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About 40 people turned out Sept. 24 to hear the plan for a new fire station and community center in Miami Township. Most seemed to like what they heard. The new community center and fire station complex will replace the current station and community center at Shady Lane and Bridgetown Road. The new station will serve as the fire department headquarters and will include office space. Trustees will meet in the new community center, which also includes administrative offices. The community center will also be used by civic groups, Scouts and will be rented out for events on weekends. The project, on about 7.5 acres, will include a new ball field and a walking trail around the perimeter. Residents came to the meeting, looked at the drawings by Michael Schuster Associates and listened as trustees talked about the history of the projects. Keith Hall, a principal at Michael Schuster Associates, walked the residents through the plans. The new fire station will have four pull-through equipment bays. There will be offices and sleeping
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Miami Township residents Debbie and Gary Kroeger look over the site plan for the new Miami Township Firehouse and Community Center at a Sept 24 special meeting to talk about the project. quarters in the rear. “Firehouses are built to a high standard,” Hall said. “That means when a disaster hits, the fire department is meant to remain standing.” He said it will be a functional, utilitarian building with room to expand. The community building will have offices and an event area designed to accommodate up to 300 people and include a caterer’s kitchen. There will be an elevator to a roughly finished basement area, which will be used by the community’s Scout troops.
One resident, who declined to give her name, was concerned about the effect the project could have on her home, located across the street from the project. Hall discussed lighting concerns and said the location of the community room at the back of the building should keep noise from becoming an issue. Miami Township Trustee Paul Beck said the complex will cost about $5 million, and will be paid for using tax increment finance money. Beck said the township plans to have the project ready to bid in
The fire station/community center 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. The income from tax increment financing can be used for infrastructure and purchases, but cannot be used for salaries for township employees. November or December, and hopes to begin excavation in December or January with a planned opening by the end of 2010. Gary and Debbie Kroeger, who have lived in Miami Township for about 31 years, said they came to the meeting to get some details about the project. “We like the idea,” Debbie said. “We wanted to see the layout.” Gary said the project could be an asset for the community. “It looks nice,” he said. “I think it helps make the area more attractive.”
Commissioners OK Mercy’s plan By Kurt Backscheider
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Mercy Health Partners’ plan to build a new hospital and medical office complex off North Bend Road near Interstate 74 will come to fruition unless the group of residents opposed to the proposal can stop it with a referendum. The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday, Sept. 23, to approve the zoning change allowing the development of the $200 million full-service hospital and office complex. Green Township resident Mark Broering Sr., who has led the fight against to the project, said the opposition group still disagrees with the location of the new hospital, and is still considering placing a referendum issue on the ballot. Broering has said the opposition is deciding as a group what they want to do and will go from there. Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune said he thinks it will be a an “outstanding project for Hamilton County, it certainly will have a tremendous impact on Green Township. “It’s going to offer much needed emergency health care services
According to the Hamilton County Board of Elections, if the group of Green Township residents organized in opposition of Mercy Health Partners’ plan to build a new hospital decides to try for a referendum it must collect 1,814 valid signatures from registered township voters and submit a petition for a referendum by Oct. 23. The number of signatures the group must collect is based upon the number of township voters who cast a ballot in the last gubernatorial election. A referendum issue cannot be on this November’s ballot since the filing deadline passed, but a referendum can be placed on the May 2010 ballot. and hospitalization services for the people of the county outside of the central urban core of this region, in an area where population continues to grow.” Commissioner David Pepper said Mercy’s cooperation with Green Township officials and residents is one reason he supported the zone change. He said Mercy developed a plan, listened to feedback from the community and then adapted the plan to address the concerns raised by area residents. “I’ve been very impressed by the hard work, patience and dedi-
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Patriotic quilt honors fallen local Marine By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
A patriotic flag quilt honoring a Miami Township Marine is being raffled off to raise money to keep David Kreuter’s memory alive. Kreuter, a 1997 St. Xavier High School graduate and Miami Township (Hamilton County) soldier, was killed serving with his Lima 325 Marine Reserve unit in Iraq in 2005. His death, his mother, Pat Murray, said came after a bloody few weeks his unit endured. “Two were killed on July 28, six were killed Aug. 1 and David was among 14 killed on Aug. 3,� she said. “He was 26 and had been married a year and they had a baby boy, Christian, who was 6-weeks old when David died.� Murray and her husband, Ken Kreuter, a former Delhi Township resident,
have been keeping their son’s memory alive with a scholarship program. The quilt that will be raffled around Veterans Day Nov. 11 will raise funds for the program. Kreuter said scholarships in his son’s name are given to St. X students in need and to high school graduates “pursuing a collegiatelevel education.� “We try not to exclude anyone,� he said. The scholarship applications include an essay on freedom. Their son, the couple said, loved being a Marine and was considering making the military a long-term career. He had signed up with the Columbus unit in 1998 and had re-enlisted for another six years in 2004 after receiving a criminal justice degree from the University of Cincinnati. Murray said the red,
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Pat Murray, right, gets help from Don Osterfeld unfurling the flag quilt made in memory of her son, David Kreuter. The Miami Township Marine and St. Xavier High School graduate was killed in Iraq in 2005. Osterfeld is commander of the Delhi Township Veterans Association. white and blue flag quilt was made by a family friend in her son’s honor. Anyone wanting more
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The players and coaches at the College of Mount St. Joseph are lending their support in the fight against breast cancer with Pink Gamedays on Saturday, Oct. 3 and 10. The groups have teamed up with the local Pink Ribbon Girls to host a variety of special activities before and during the Saturday games at the Mount’s Sports Complex, beginning at noon. Members of the community are invited to attend the following events: • On Saturday, Oct. 3, representatives will be selling pink wrist bands and lapel pins, and educational materials will be available on Midland Plaza. Captains of the football team will be sporting pink warm-up jerseys that will be auctioned that day. The Lions football team takes on Bluffton University at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $7, $2 for students and seniors. • Pink wrist bands and lapel pins will be sold and educational materials will be available on Midland Plaza before the Lions’ soccer games against Defiance College on Saturday, Oct. 10. Players from the women’s
and men’s teams will forego their usual Mount uniforms and will wear pink ones instead that day. The women’s soccer game takes place at 1 p.m., and the men’s soccer game follows at 3 p.m. Admission is free. “Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer, be it a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker,� said assistant football coach Kyle Prosser. “I have known Tracie Metzger for some time and have always admired what she has done to help others with breast cancer through the Pink Ribbon Girls. So it seemed like a good idea to combine my passion for football and coaching to help spread awareness about this devastating disease.� Pink Ribbon Girls (PRG) is a Cincinnati-based, nonprofit organization committed to helping young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Visit www. pinkribbongirls.org to learn about the organization. To learn more about these events at the Mount, visit www.msj.edu/athletics, or call 244-4311.
Voters must check voting place for November election By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com
If you plan to vote in November, it might be a good idea to make sure you know where you are going. Amy Searcy, deputy director of the Hamilton
County Board of Elections, says this year voters need to make sure they know where they vote. The county has eliminated or combined about 200 precincts, so voters may be going to a new polling place Nov. 3.
The county went from 880 precincts to 660 precincts. Searcy said the county board of elections saved a lot of money by making the changes. “In this election year, we will save about $135,000,�
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banner that helps voters ensure they are registered and know the correct polling place. Board of elections director Sally Krisel says her agency is trying to encourage early voting. “We are encouraging voters to think about voting before Election Day,� she said. Early voting starts Sept. 29. Voters can opt to vote early by mail or at the board of elections office. The board office at 824 Broadway will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and every Saturday in October from 8 a.m. to noon. During the weeks of Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, the offices
will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow voters to cast early ballots. “We are giving people a lot of opportunity and making it as easy as possible,� she said. If you’re not registered to vote, you’ve only got a few more days to take care of it. The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election is Monday, Oct. 5. You can register at a number of locations, including the Hamilton County Board of Elections, the Colerain Township Administration Office at 4200 Springdale Road, Bureau of Motor Vehicle Licensing locations, public libraries and at public high schools and vocational schools.
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Elder prepares for annual fundraiser Oakdale hosting fall ing on a number of different committees goes into planning Elderama, which features a gourmet dinner followed by an oral auction, silent auction, grand raffle, jewelry raffle and split-thepot drawing. This year’s theme centers around a vintage evening, and the fieldhouse will be transformed with decorations to resemble a Napa Valley vineyard, she said. This year the co-chairs are Donna and Chris Miliano; Connie and Steve Newman; and Teri and Andy Vogelsang.
Gift gathering parties have taken place throughout the summer, and Meyer said a few items up for auction include football tickets and a free flight to South Bend, Ind., to watch Notre Dame host Boston College, free pizza for one year at LaRosa’s, one free week at a cabin at Red River Gorge, dinner with Elder principal Tom Otten, free lunch at Elder for one semester and a Dell notebook computer. For more information, call 921-3744, ext. 3416. Tickets are $160 and include dinner and drinks.
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“Elderama is the largest fundraiser for the school,” said Mary Beth Meyer, auction coordinator for the event. “It benefits all the young men at Elder High School.” Money from the fundraiser helps support the school’s financial aid program as well as scholarships for students in the honors program, Meyer said. She said months of hard work from volunteers serv-
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Oak Hills grads win alumni scholarship
Oak Hills High School graduates Ryan Carlton and Alison Kehling are the 2009 Oak Hills Alumni Association Scholarship winners. Each student received a $2,000 college scholarship. They recently received the awards at the association’s annual Oak Hills Alumni Golf Outing. To qualify for the scholarship, they had to have at least one parent who is an Oak Hills graduate, and demonstrate academic and extracurricular success. Carlton is the son of Russell and Susan Carlton. He will attend the Ohio State University, where he has been accepted into the scholars program and plans to study pre-dentistry. He was a four-year varsity swimmer, member of the French Club, Chess Club and National Honor Society and a
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Ryan Carlton, left, and Alison Kehling, far right, were the recipients of this year’s Oak Hills Alumni Association Scholarship. Greg Basler, center, president of the alumni association, presented the $2,000 scholarships to the Oak Hills graduates at the annual alumni golf outing on July 20. tutor. Kehling is the daughter of Mike and Kim Kehling. She is going to Xavier University to study chemistry and pre-pharmacy. She played varsity golf and participat-
ed in Key Club, Kilt Krew and Earth and Science Club. She also was a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, and was involved in student government.
Lourdes welcomes new principal By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com
Aimee Ellmaker said it’s truly been a joy getting to know the parents and teachers at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Westwood. “I’m honored to be here,” said Ellmaker, who is the school’s new principal. “I’ve really been welcomed with open hearts and open minds. I look forward to partnering with everyone here.” The Green Township resident started her new role at Lourdes this summer. She replaces Karen Rusche, who retired at the end of last school year. Ellmaker, who grew up in Green Township and graduated from Summit Country Day School, said she went into education because many people in her family are educators. “It’s kind of my heritage in a way,” she said. “I chose a career in education because I wanted to make a difference.” After high school she attended
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Green Township resident Aimee Ellmaker is the new principal at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Westwood. She said she was interested in the principal’s position at Lourdes because of the school’s reputation for academic excellence. Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., where she earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary humanities. She returned to Cincinnati and received her master’s degree in education and her principal certification from Xavier University. Ellmaker said she taught at Mercy Montessori in East Walnut Hills, and then served as assistant principal at All Saints School in Kenwood before the opportunity
at Lourdes presented itself. She said she was interested in the principal position at Lourdes because the school has a good reputation. “I value the high standard of academia combined with the Catholic spiritual aspect,” she said. “Lourdes has been here for 82 years. That is a long tradition of excellence in education, and the people are really genuine.” Her goals this year are to increase enrollment at the school and continue challenging the students, teachers and herself to work hard and always look for the positives, she said. Ellmaker said she enjoys being an educator because it’s a career in which one is able to become a part of the fabric of the community – a member of the family with parents, teachers and students. “You are able to watch the development of each individual both academically and spiritually, and you see the children succeed and become independent and lifelong learners,” she said. “That is the biggest reward.”
St. Dominic teacher honored by peers By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com
Jenny O’Brien has won the admiration of her peers and is now in the running for national recognition. O’Brien was named Teacher of the Year at St. Dominic School by the staff. She will know in December how she fares in the National Catholic Educational Association teacher honors. If successful, O’Brien said she will have her award plaque placed in the school hallway alongside past winners Jan McReynolds, Janet Gates and Mary White. “The award is a real honor professionally and speaks for our school, our staff and the community,” McReynolds said of her 2007 national honor. She said O’Brien certainly deserves the award. “She is committed to excellence in education, serves on a variety of staff committees and has a wonderful rapport with her students,” McReynolds said. O’Brien said while the national honor would be terrific, being honored by her fellow teachers is tremendous. “It’s an amazing honor,” she said. O’Brien grew up in Green Township and now lives in Delhi Township with her husband and two children.
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Austin Galliher gives his seventh-grade teacher high marks despite the fact “she makes us learn a lot of English. She’s a really nice teacher and person.” The Mercy High School graduate said teaching is all she ever wanted to do. “I love working with children and I still get excited to see the look on a face when a student grasps a new idea,” she said. This is O’Brien’s sixth year at St. Dominic teaching English, reading and social studies. “She’s a really good teacher,” said seventh-grader Austin Galliher. That sentiment was echoed by several other seventh-graders glad to take a break from a spelling assignment. “I love her as a teacher and she’s an awesome person,” said Clare Enlund. Kayla Krommen said she’s thinking about becoming a teacher one day. “I’d like to be able to be a teacher like her,” Krommen said.
COLLEGE CORNER Graduates
The following students have graduated from the University of Cincinnati: Amanda Abbott, bachelor of science in nursing; Douglas Adams, bachelor of arts; Alexander Ahlers, bachelor of science in education; Alex Aielli, bachelor of arts; Robert Altenau, doctor of medicine; Nicole Ausmer, doctor of philosophy; Robert Averbeck, bachelor of science in nursing; Bradley Bacher, bachelor of arts; Melissa Back, bachelor of science in interior design; Jillian Backscheider, bachelor of science; John Ballman, bachelor of arts; Samuel Banzhaf, bachelor of science in computer engineering; Amy Bauer, master of social work; Katherine Baum, master of arts; Maria Baverman, bachelor of science in education; Kara Bazeley, bachelor of science; Daniel Becker, bachelor of science in design; Charles Bedel, doctor of pharmacy; Nicole Beninghaus, bachelor of science in nursing; Kenneth Berling, associate of applied science; John Bertke, bachelor of science in industrial management; Stephen Bertke, master of science; Russell Best, bachelor of urban planning;
Jamie Bethel, bachelor of arts; Mary Birkofer, bachelor of arts; Charles Boehm, bachelor of business administration; Mallorie Boeing, bachelor of science in nursing; Rebecca Boeing, bachelor of arts; Amanda Bogenschutz, bachelor of science in education; Jacquelyn Bollmer, bachelor of science in design; Sara Bonert, bachelor of science in design; Adam Bowman, bachelor of arts; Bradley Buckmeier, master of science; Kathryn Bunthoff, doctor of philosophy; Sara Burbacher, bachelor of science in education; Patrick Burke, bachelor of science in design; Racheal Burroughs, bachelor of science in nursing; Jamie Buzek, master of social work; Amy Byington, doctor of pharmacy; Jessica Caine, associate of applied business; Sarah Cantley, bachelor of science in education; Anthony Carvitti, doctor of pharmacy; Amanda Casada, bachelor of science in nursing; Stephanie Celek, associate of applied business; Zachary Chaney, bachelor of business administration; Angela Chiodi, doctor of pharmacy; Melissa Cirillo, associate of arts;
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Keith Clausing, bachelor of business administration; Brittanie Clements, bachelor of arts; Stephanni Cohen, master of science; Jessica Coke, master of social work; Claire Collord, bachelor of science; Joseph Coombs, master of science; Nicholas Coorey, bachelor of arts; Rachel Cosmik, bachelor of science in nursing; Julie Cox, associate of applied science; Matthew Coyle, bachelor of arts; Michael Crofton, bachelor of business administration; Brian Crowley, associate of applied science; Douglas Cushman, master of science; Jennifer Damico, associate of applied science; Krista Dangelo, master of science; Meghan Darin, master of education; Ryan Dattilo, bachelor of business administration; Julia DeGreg, master of education; Laura Deller, master of science; Pamela DePaoli, master of social work; Erin Detrow, bachelor of science in nursing; James Dietrich, bachelor of science; Brandi Dirr, bachelor of science in nursing; Peter Donkor, bachelor of science
in chemical technology; Kyle Dragan, bachelor of business administration; Benjamin Dudley, bachelor of arts; Erin Eckert, master of social work; Joann Edwards, bachelor of business administration; Christina Ellert, associate of applied science; Andrea Ernst, bachelor of science in education; Kenton Estill, associate of applied science; Patrick Ewald, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Kyle Falhaber, master of science; Peter Farwick, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology; Amanda Fee, bachelor of science in education; Ashley Ficker, bachelor of science; Branden Fischer, bachelor of business administration; Jessica Fischer, bachelor of science in education; Patrick Fluegeman, bachelor of business administration; Jessica Folz, associate of science; Leeann Frank, bachelor of science in education; Laura Franz, master of education; Julia Fugman, associate of applied science; Kathryn Fulks, doctor of pharmacy; Monica Fussinger, bachelor of arts; Michael Gallo, bachelor of science in chemical engineering; Anthony Gambetta, bachelor of business administration; Katie Garber, bachelor of science
in design; Kristen Gassert, bachelor of science in health sciences; Matthew Gauck, doctor of pharmacy; Leslie Gerhardstein, bachelor of science in design; Wendy Gerondale, bachelor of science in nursing; Justin Gibler, doctor of medicine; Amanda Gilbert, bachelor of science; Jaimie Grace, associate of applied science; Jennifer Granger, associate of applied business; Jena Griffith, bachelor of science; Kelly Grimm, bachelor of science; Katherine Groene, bachelor of science in education; Jessica Grosheim, bachelor of science in nursing; Tara Hadley, bachelor of business administration; Ashley Hafner, bachelor of arts; Jessica Hagen, bachelor of science in education; Andrew Hall, undergraduate certificate; Sarah Harnist, bachelor of arts; Victoria Harrell, bachelor of business administration; Matthew Hartke, bachelor of science in health sciences; Hannah Hasinski, bachelor of arts; Cynthia Hauxwell, master of arts; Rebecca Hertlein, master of arts; Emily Hills, bachelor of business administration; Tammy Hinkley, associate of arts; Jennifer Hinton, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Michelle Hittner, bachelor of busi-
ness administration; Lan Hoang, bachelor of science in nursing; Andrea Hoehn, associate of arts; Robin Hoernschmeyer, bachelor of science in education; Michael Holiday, bachelor of science; Amy Holland, doctor of audiology; Carly Hollenkamp, bachelor of interdisciplinary studies; Roberta Honnert, master of social work; Shawna Hottinger, post-baccalaureate certificate; Graham Houston, bachelor of arts; Donald Hueneman, bachelor of science in education; Brandon Huntley, master of education; Stefanie Hutchinson, associate of applied business; Robert Hyde, bachelor of science in health sciences; Brittany Ideker, bachelor of science in nursing; Spencer Ingerson, master of science in nursing; Allison Jacobs, bachelor of science in design; Erin Jauch, bachelor of science in nursing; Cinthia Jesse, master of social work; Gregory Jewell, bachelor of arts; J-Lynn Jewell, associate of applied science; Douglas Johansing, bachelor of science in electrical engineering; Catherine Jones, associate of applied science; LaShonda Jones, bachelor of science in nursing
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• Mercy High School beat McAuley High School 4-1, Sept. 21. Mercy’s Heather Smith beat Hannah Davis 6-3, 7-6; Michelle Weber beat Chrissy Gruenwald 6-4, 6-4; Lizzie Miller beat Maria Lupp 6-3, 6-3; Caroline Sullivan and Madeline Tucker beat Andrea Heckle and Sarah Herman 6-3, 6-1. • Oak Hills High School beat Colerain High School 3-2, Sept. 22. Oak Hills’ Emma Wihelmus beat Amanda Herring 6-2, 6-2; Jackie Ehrman beat Julie Thinnes 6-2, 6-4 and Maddie Bieber beat Feldman 7-5, 7-6. Oak Hills advances to 4-9 with the win. • Taylor High School beat Reading High School 5-0, Sept. 22. Ines Crnkovic beat C. Chen 6-1, 6-1; Emily Meyer beat B. Treadwell 6-1, 6-1; Laura Kempf beat P. Gee 6-0, 6-1; Carissa Gandenberger and Sarah Fangman beat Collins and Hoskins 6-0, 6-0 and Kirsten Kempf and Muirisha Lavender beat Bucassio and Goldsberry 6-0, 6-0. Taylor advances to 4-7 with the win. • McAuley High School beat Badin High School 5-0, Sept. 23. Hannah Davis beat Mackenzie Keffalos 6-2, 6-1; Chrissy Gruenwald beat Nicole Baden 6-2, 6-1; Sarah Herman beat Molly Maloney 6-0, 6-2; Andrea Heckle and Maria Lupp beat Gonya and Haley Petri 26, 7-6(7-3), 10-7; Katrina Baker and Zoe Widmer beat Gonya and Amanda Thompson 6-2, 62. McAuley advances to 7-9 with the win.
This week in golf
• Mercy High School’s Melissa Funk shot a 44 at Fairfield South Trace, Sept. 21, helping her team beat Dayton Carroll 193-227. Mercy advances to 5-7 with the win. • Seton High School’s Bailey Arnold shot an even par 35 on the front nine at Hill View, Sept. 21, helping her team beat Princeton 167-213. • McAuley High School’s Lindsey Decher shot 3 over par 38 on the back nine at The Mill Course, Sept. 21, helping her team score 164 to beat McNicholas girls’ 191 and Badin’s 258. McAuley advances to 155 with the win. • Elder High School boys came in first in Division I with a 309 at the Dick Hadley Invitational at Weatherwax, Sept. 19. Michael Schwartz was the top finisher after shooting a 75. • Elder High School’s Michael Schwartz shot 1 over par 36 on the front nine at Kenwood Country Club, Sept. 21. Elder shot 152 as a team, coming in third to Moeller High Schools’ 148, St. Xavier High School’s 151. La Salle was fourth with 155. • Taylor High School’s Brad Rapking shot 4 over par 38 on the front nine at Shawnee Lookout, Sept. 22, helping his team beat Reading High School 157-190. • Taylor’s Danny Rapking shot 3 over par 37 on the front nine at Shawnee Lookout, Sept. 23, helping his team beat Ross High School 157-168. • Seton’s Bailey Arnold shot 1 over par 37 on the front nine at The Mill Course Sept. 23, helping her team come in second with a 178. Mount Notre Dame High School was first with 164, and Mercy was third with 195.
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When you play a schedule as tough as St. Xavier High School does, you’re bound for a blemish at some point. But few people could have predicted that Highlands (Ky.) would be the team to do the honors. Yet, the Bluebirds did just that, holding St. X scoreless until less than half a minute remained in the game before securing a 12-7 win Sept. 25. St. X head coach Steve Specht said the game would be decided on his team’s ability to run the ball and to protect it. The Bombers did neither. Playing the second half without leading rusher Conor Hundley, St. X was held to 80 rushing yards on 29 attempts – an average of 2.8 yards per carry. Senior quarterback Luke Massa, meanwhile, was harassed into two interceptions, and a fourth-quarter fumble by senior wideout Will Carroll gave Highlands the ball on the St. Xavier five-yard-line. The Bombers’ defense, which is allowing just 7.4 points per game, held Highlands to a field goal that made it 12-0 with 5:59 left in the game. They also recorded three turnovers and turned Highlands away several times deep in their own territory, thus preventing a blowout and giving the offense a puncher’s chance at a comeback. But turnovers and miscues on special teams plagued St. X all night. A botched snap on a second-quarter punt resulted in a safety for Highlands, and St. X senior kicker Robert Leonard missed a field goal for the first time this year, shanking a 32-yard attempt
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St Xavier’s Nick Weston picks off a pass in the first quarter of play against Highlands. that would’ve given the Bombers a 3-2 lead in the third quarter. The Bombers also struggled to contain Bluebirds’ quarterback Will Bardo, who rushed 16 times for 135 yards and a touchdown. St. X entered the game fresh off a 43-13 mauling of four-time defending Kentucky state champion Louisville Trinity Sept. 18. The Bombers also bested Louisville St. Xavier 24-7 on Sept. 11. But a third straight game against a Kentucky powerhouse was too much for St. X to overcome. The Bombers now prepare for arguably their biggest game of the regular season, as they host Elder, which is ranked No. 1 in the city and No. 3 nationally, Oct. 2. A tinge of controversy hit Cincinnati Sept. 21, when St. Xavier, then 4-0, leap-frogged Elder for the top spot in the city rankings. Elder, however, regained its No. 1 ranking
when it was revealed a voting error caused the swap. Specht didn’t mind. “Elder is the reigning GCL champion, the reigning Region-4 champion, and the defending state runnerup,” he said. “Until somebody knocks them off, they deserve all the accolades. They’re the best team in the city.”
La Salle 48, Lima Senior 7
Junior quarterback Drew Kummer was 7-of-11 passing for 162 yards and three touchdowns for the Lancers. He also rushed for another. Senior wide receiver Matt Woeste recorded another big play, this time a 44-yard touchdown catch that gave La Salle a 13-0 lead. Fellow wideout Rodriguez Coleman also hauled in a 29-yard pass of his own. The Lancers led 41-0 at the half. La Salle (4-1, 0-1) plays at Bishop Watterson Oct. 2.
virtually unstoppable, amassing 252 all-purpose yards and scoring four touchdowns. In regulation, he had touchdown runs of 50 and 42 yards, and he also returned a kickoff 75 yards to the house. Senior John Greene scored on a two-point conversion to send the game into overtime, where Youngblood rushed for a seven-yard touchdown to win the game. Taylor (3-2, 1-1), which has now won more games than it did in 2007 and 2008 combined, plays at Reading (3-2, 1-1) Oct. 2.
Elder 38, Lakewood St. Edwards 14 Fairfield 10, Oak Hills 7 Senior quarterback Mark
Miller was 25-of-27 passing for 312 yards and four touchdowns, as Elder led 38-0 through three quarters. Tight end Alex Welch gave Elder a 7-0 lead on a three-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, Tim O’Conner followed with a 47-yard touchdown reception, and Justin Maxwell had two thirdquarter touchdown receptions of 11 and 15 yards. The Panthers, however, lost lineman Pete Bachman for the season after the senior suffered a leg injury on Elder’s first play. Bachman, along with O'Conner, have both verbally committed to Indiana University. Elder (5-0, 1-0) plays at St. Xavier (4-1) Oct. 2.
Taylor 27, Deer Park 21 (OT)
Senior running back Cameron Youngblood was
The Highlanders dominated time of possession in the first half, holding the ball for 17 of the first 24 minutes. But three turnovers – including two in Oak Hills’ territory – proved to costly, as the Highlanders were held scoreless after the first quarter and mustered fewer than 40 total yards in the second half. Oak Hills (3-2, 1-1), which entered the game riding a three-game winning streak, hosts Lakota East (0-5, 0-2) Oct. 1.
Western Hills 13, Woodward 6
Senior Dominique Williams scored on a 37yard sneak with less than a minute to play to cap a 60yard drive and give the Mustangs the win. Western Hills, which has won two games on the year, hosts Aiken (0-4, 01) Oct. 3.
Athletes get kick out of service By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
On Sept. 19, the Western Hills High School girls’ soccer team skipped practice. Instead, they participated in the Sixth Annual International Rett Syndrome Foundation Strollathon held at Sawyer Point. “We wanted to try and get involved in the community,” Western Hills head coach Amy Miller said. The Mustangs raised several hundred dollars in support of Samantha Miller, 16, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder similar to autism. There is no cure for the disease, which is more common in females. Samantha, who was
diagnosed when she was 5, is Amy’s sister-in-law; she also has a sister on the team, junior Megan Miller, 17. “(Megan and I) did the walk as a family in the past,” said Amy, 25. “But Megan (told the team about the walk), and they were pretty receptive to doing it.” Samantha, who has lost her ability to speak, walked part of the 1.5-mile course before finishing in her wheelchair. The event raised about $2 million, which was donated to research. “I think the girls realized that (people with Rett Syndrome) don't have the same opportunities that they do to play soccer and drive a car,” said Miller, who is a special
education teacher at Cheviot Elementary School. As for the Mustangs’ performance on the field this season, Western Hills has struggled to an 0-8 record (as of Sept. 24). “I'm trying to work on development and togetherness as a team before I worry about wins and losses,” said Miller, a first-year head coach who graduated from Oak Hills in 2002 and played soccer for Northern Kentucky University. Miller hopes to make the Strollathon a staple of Western Hills soccer. “We'll probably do it every year,” she said. “I think it taught (the girls) a life lesson in terms of getting involved in the community.”
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March 2010. Nominations are open to all athletes and coaches who have been out of high school for at least 10 years, and who have distinguished themselves in interscholastic athletic competition as part of Cincinnati Public high school teams. Induction is based solely on high school athletic accomplishments in sports officially recognized by the Ohio State Athletic Association. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 30. Nomination forms are available at www.cpsk12.org. Click on “General Information,” then scroll down to “Athletics” on the right. For information, Call Dave Dierker at 363-0410.
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• St. Xavier High School boys beat La Salle 1-0, Sept. 19. Alexander Brokamp scored the only goal. Joshua Kellam made six saves for St. X. • Oak Hills High School boys beat Princeton High School 2-1, Sept. 19. Michael Beam and Charlie Montgomery scored Oak Hills’ goals. Oak Hills advances to 24-2 with the win. • Mercy High School shut out Amelia 5-0, Sept. 19. Emily Garcia made four saves, and Michelle Heidemann made one save for Mercy. Bryanne Sagers scored two goals and Anna Eggleston, Kelsey Zwergel and Tori Pfeiffer each scored one goal. • Elder High School boys shut out Purcell Marian 4-0, Sept. 22. • Western Hills High School boys beat Mt. Healthy High School 4-1, Sept. 22. Byau
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scored two goals, and Flanders and Sgouris each scored one goal for Western Hills. Western Hills advances to 3-6 with the win. • La Salle High School boys tied with Alter High School 3-3, Sept. 22. Kyle Smith scored La Salle’s goals. La Salle is 2-4-1 with the tie. • St. Xavier boys shut out Chaminade-Julienne 4-0, Sept. 22. Joshua Kellam and Wegman both made two saves for St. Xavier. Christopher Nam, Drew Eckhoff, Nicholas Crowley and PJ Seuss scored St. X’s goals. St. Xavier advances to 6-3 with the win. • Oak Hills girls tied with Lakota East 1-1, Sept. 22. Kristi Uhlhorn scored Oak Hills’ goal. Oak Hills is 3-1-5 with the tie. • McAuley High School girls beat Chaminade Julienne 3-2, Sept. 22. Olivia Jester scored two goals and Madi Frey scored one goal for McAuley. • McAuley girls beat Mt. Notre Dame High School 1-0, Sept. 23. Michelle Watson made eight saves for McAuley. Olivia Jester scored the goal. McAuley is 7-1-1 with the win. • Mercy girls beat Seton High School 4-2, Sept. 23. Kelsey Zwergel, Anna Eggleston, Hannah Borell and Lindsey Keck scored Mercy’s goals. Mercy advances to 4-22 with the win. • Western Hills girls beat Immaculate Conception 2-1, Sept. 24. Beebe scored Western Hills’ goals. Western Hills advances to 1-7 with the win.
named the NAIA National Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 20. Janszen, a senior outside hitter for Georgetown College, was chosen from a pool of 24 conference player-of-theweek selections. She had 91 kills, 69 digs and five aces in six matches, helping the Tigers to wins over nationally ranked Dordt (Iowa) and Lindenwood (Mo.) – among others. Another Mercy grad playing for Georgetown, Amanda Philpot, was named the MidSouth Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 12. Philpot, a freshman setter, received the award for the second time this season.
This week in volleyball
• Western Hills High School beat Aiken High School 25-11, 25-12, 25-12, Sept. 22. • Taylor High School beat Finneytown 26-24, 25-15, 259, Sept. 22. Taylor advances to 6-2 with the win. • Mercy High School beat Seton High School 25-18, 2521, 25-16, Sept. 24. Mercy advances to 5-5 with the win. • Western Hills beat Shroder 25-18, 25-17, 25-12, Sept. 24. Western Hills advances to 10-2 with the win. • Oak Hills High School beat Lakota East 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-19, Sept. 24. • McAuley High School beat St. Ursula Academy 2515, 25-14, 23-25, 25-19, Sept. 24.
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I want to respond to the letter written by Kathy Voelker as to flag removal in Cheviot on the morning of Sept. 11. First I want to apologize to Kathy for her feeling as if we disrespected our flag. I must note she made a comment, “as I was getting our flag out to hang outside,” that reinforces my feeling that Rohe’s Pharmacy does not leave their flag out to be stolen or worn. The intent, as I relayed to her, was that the flags had been out for a week and I do safeguard their condition. Had I left them out, I would have had to pay two public works employees four hours of overtime as to their contract. Please note that on all out city properties, to include the Cheviot Fieldhouse, Cheviot City Hall, Pioneer Park and Harvest Home Park, all had flags displayed on them. In addition, the flags at City Hall were at half staff to honor those lost on Sept. 11. As Kathy pointed out, I am a Marine Corps veteran, in addition I have five brothers who are also veterans and my father is a World War II veteran. My youngest brother has been in Afghanistan twice now. I am a seven-year member of both the American Legion and the Marine Corps League. I am a former grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade held in Cheviot. Recently, the Western Hills Veterans Council honored the city of Cheviot with a plaque for having the Memorial Day parade the last 60 years. The mayor and the city council of Cheviot have always opened its arms and hearts to honor those who have served. This year, the Veterans Day parade will be held on Nov. 8 here in the city of Cheviot. That is a Sunday afternoon and I hope that Kathy can take the time that a lot of people do not and come attend the parade and honor our vets. If just 10 percent of the people who attend the Harvest Home Parade came, our veterans would be so honored. In ending, I again apologize to Kathy. The public works department was instructed to take the flags down at the end of their day. Please note because the Harvest Home Parade was the previous evening, our public works department started at 5 a.m. that morning to clean up after the parade. I hope this answers some of Kathy’s questions. Steven O. Neal Safety service director, City of Cheviot
Thanks from Kiwanis
On behalf of the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis, we extend our sincere thank to everyone who attended the 150th anniversary of the Harvest Home Fair. Due to the generosity of our many sponsors, our dedicated volunteers and the community’s continued support, we are able to donate to numerous west-side charities throughout the year. While we can’t promise perfect weather every year, we can always provide you and your family with a fun-filled weekend at “The Biggest Little Fair in Ohio.” See you next year! Pete Minges Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club
WIN with group Oct. 3
The Walking in Neighborhoods group began in March of this year with our first group walk and meeting. WIN has done many scheduled and unscheduled group walks since then. At our meeting on Sept. 5, we made some changes in our original ideas and are looking forward to more exciting times in 2010. Please
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Thanks to the Western Hills Press for providing the citizens of Western Hills with local news, editorials, guest columns, feature articles and advertising from and about our neighbors. Thank you, too, for providing opinions on both sides of an issue and giving your readers credit for discerning the difference between news and opinion. Mark McCloy in a letter to the editor (Driehaus lies, Sept. 23) urges you “to stop publishing any more lies and deceptions contrary to the beliefs and viewpoints of this district and readers of your publication.” If you were to publish only “the position or view of one side of an issue” would not that, by definition, make the Western Hills Press a propagandist publication and not a community press newspaper? I, for one, enjoy living in a community where there is a free press and I hope to continue to believe that is exactly your mission. And, in the interest of maintaining your reputation as a reliable source for “free pressdom” you may want to caution your viewpoint titles editor to refrain from using slanderous, inflammatory or “hot button” titles to pique the bias of readers. Letter writers and guest columnists could suggest their own titles as their text is their own opinion. My title, “In honor of a free press in Western Hills.” Gus Bonno Julmar Drive, Covedale
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Time to give back to Miami Twp. I am M. Ed Sullivan and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the position of Miami Township Trustee in the upcoming November election. Who are you and why are you running for trustee? Why should I vote for you? What can you do for me? These are the questions most asked of me when I tell people I am running. Let me try to answer them for you. I am a lifelong resident of Miami Township, having grown up in Cleves. I am married to another lifelong resident of the township. My wife Diana and I have two children also living in the township, Patricia, a teacher and Richard, owner of the local business, Sullivan’s Family Foods. I graduated from Taylor High School and have attended both Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati. Upon graduation from Taylor I joined the U. S. Navy, serving in the payroll department of the aircraft carrier USS Independence. In this role I was personally responsible for the records and payroll payments of over 500 men. I joined Procter and Gamble shortly after my Navy service and enjoyed a varied and challenging career spanning the next 33 years. My experience at P&G
involved production, quality control and research and development. I am listed on three U. S. patents in the field of detergent Ed Sullivan processing. I Community retired in 2001 an associate Press guest as engineer. columnist In 1991 my wife Diana and I realized a dream of ours with the opening of Sullivan’s Family Foods in the Shady Lane Plaza. It continues today to provide jobs and tax revenue for Miami Township under the current ownership of our son Richard. I also have extensive experience in real estate investment. This experience has not always been a positive one but the lessons learned have always been valuable. The skills and varied experience acquired in these endeavors are invaluable. I now want to put these skills, experience and still thriving enthusiasm I have to work for you as your next Township Trustee. Miami Township has been good to me and my family and it is time to give back. At this
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St. Teresa calls Covedale home When asked, “Where do you live?” many west-siders reference their parish identity. Why do we draw neighborhood boundaries in this manner? The origin of our “west-side parish culture” is found in our Price Hill roots. When the Price family built the incline, the former entire township of Storrs became Price Hill and, with continuing development Price Hill, more than doubled in size, losing its character as a singular neighborhood. So the Catholic community preferred their local parish name, as a way to specify their place of residence and express their pride of place. The Bicentennial Guide to Cincinnati notes, “To many residents, the parish was the community. Because so many of the area’s residents were Catholic, the church was the social as well as the religious and educational center; providing sports programs, festivals, theatrical performances, and a variety of clubs and societies.” This parish culture surfaces every fall when the Elder football faithful check the roster and instinctively ask, “What parish is he from?” Oftentimes we trace a player’s bloodline in the hope that it leads to our own boyhood
parish. And when things aren’t going the Panthers way you can hear the old-timers say, “What this team needs is a couple of tough Holy Jim Grawe Family kids!” Traditionally, Community Press guest St. Teresa people especially columnist have revered their parish identity. Perhaps it’s the magnificence of their church, the quality of their school or the great many athletes who wear their Bruin Green under the Elder Purple. Or maybe it’s because, historically, their “official” neighborhood identity has not been so obvious. At first the area was called Warsaw – the road Cleves Warsaw Pike is so named as it connected the village of Warsaw with the village of Cleves. But in 1912, when Hiram Rulison began developing the area, many were already calling it Price Hill. He chose to promote his new suburb as GlenwayElberon Heights and then Overlook, an identity that eventually faded as the Covedale and Western Hills identities gained in popu-
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good as the ads promise. And, of course, if it’s January it HAS to be ‘24’!” M.M.
“None, as TV is simply a delivery system for corporate brainwashing. I’d prefer to at least attempt to think for myself occasionally, though its hard with a mouth full of flouride, and a gut full of aspartame.” N.A.B.
“We’re looking forward to ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ on the Food Network. Seeing new or unusual dishes, recipe variations or cultural specialties from all over the nation is very interesting.” R.V.
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“Can’t wait to have our favorite show, ‘Criminal Minds,’ back on the air. As for the new lineup, we’re hoping ‘Flash Forward’ is as
“I'm looking forward to the new episodes of ‘The Office.’ It is such a quirky show with off-beat characters. It makes me laugh!” M.K.T.
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larity. Interestingly, the philosophical posture of Rulison’s Overlook vision is expressed in his promotional brochure. He felt that the more local Overlook identity, separate from Price Hill, would benefit both Overlook and Price Hill stating, “Be an OVERLOOK booster, it will help the whole Hill.” Rulison left us a beautiful neighborhood that we love. And now, in the spirit of his vision, St. Teresa people are expressing their pride of place with a local identity that perhaps reflects a more welcoming and friendly parish culture. A parish survey asked the question, “Where do you say you live?” The favored response was not St. Teresa but Covedale, a local identity that can be shared by people of all faiths. And pastor Father Tom Bolte has confirmed this preference by publicly saying, “St. Teresa of Avila Church is located in Covedale.” This has me thinking. Perhaps the “I live in Covedale” trend will attract future residents who will also enjoy hearing and saying, “Welcome to Covedale, where neighbors become friends!” Jim Grawe is the co-founder of the Covedale Neighborhood Association.
About Ch@troom Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not? Every week The Western Hills Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to westernhills@community press.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. “None! I think TV programming is really at a low point. Except for the occasional PBS special and a few minutes of the local news in the morning, I don't find anything else worth watching. I use my TV mostly to play DVDs, and read a lot.” J.B.
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Vacationing at Perdido Key, Fla., are, from left, Rachel, Greg and Nancy Garnett, Peggy Flanigan, Celia Garnett, Jack Flanigan, and Charlie, Sheila and Ray Garnett.
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It’s almost time to put away your vacation plans for this year and settle down for a winter at home. These readers took their Community Press newspaper on vacation and then e-mailed us a photo at westernhills@community press.com. If you are one of the lucky ones and still have a vacation to take, snap a photo and e-mail it in.
The Bracken, Brun, Glassford, Koehne, Kohl, Nolan, Pitzer, Roth and Steiner families spent a few days in Santa Claus, Ind., at Holiday World.
Green Township residents Joan and Al Yates took along the Western Hills Press while visiting Montana’s Glacier National Park with their son, Jim, his wife, Cindy, and their four children, Lee, Savanna, Skyler and Jake. Abby, Beth and Paul Hegedus, and Steve and Debbie Bedinghaus took the Western Hills Press along when they visited Lake Tippecanoe in Northern Indiana while attending the Nappanee Amish Acres Art Festival.
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Bridgetown residents Chris and Ashley Schaefer read the Western Hills Press while visiting the Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, Tenn.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 1
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4320 Bridgetown Road, third-floor conference room. Meets every Thursday. Through Dec. 17. 9416464; www.bni-ohio.com. Bridgetown.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Miamitown Square Dance Classes, 7 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, 6736 Ohio 128. Butler Squares and River Squares Square Dance Clubs beginner square dance class for singles and couples. Partners not guaranteed. Donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 859-525-7049. Miamitown.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 3241 Fiddler’s Green Road. Apples, peaches, plums, pears and vegetables. 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave. Includes bread basket. $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.
MUSIC - OLDIES
The Dukes, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Meet Me In St. Louis, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Musical. Join the Smith family at the 1904 World’s Fair. $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 2416550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Women’s Monthly Meet-Ups, 10 a.m.-noon, The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Connecting with others in the community while participating in educational and enrichment activities. Presented by The Women’s Connection. Through Dec. 18. 471-4673, ext. 17; www.thewomensconnection.org. West Price Hill.
FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road. $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Wine Tasting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road. Three samples with snacks. $2. 354-1700. Delhi Township. Wine Tasting, 3-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Campus Mob, 9:30 p.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. $3. 451-1157; www.campusmob.com. Riverside.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Meet Me In St. Louis, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, 1945 Dunham Way. Neil Simon comedy. New lawyer and his bride move into high-rent apartment, accessible only via six-story stair climb, bare of furniture, with leaking skylight and no room for a double bed. $9, $8 seniors and students. Presented by Sunset Players Inc. Through Oct. 17. 588-4988. West Price Hill.
SHOPPING
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Curves Breast Cancer Book Sale, 8 a.m.7:30 p.m., Curves-Miami Heights, 3797 Shady Lane, Benefits American Cancer Society. Free. Through Oct. 3. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Township. F R I D A Y, O C T . 2
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Beginner Card Making Class, 1-2 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road. All supplies provided. Bring adhesive. $8. Reservations required. 503-1042; www.scrapink.com. Green Township.
Curves Breast Cancer Book Sale, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Curves-Miami Heights, Free. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Township. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3
ART EXHIBITS
Ursula Roma, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, 662-9463. Westwood. Visual Charity: Celebrating Sisters of Charity in Art, Architecture and Artifact, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 244-4314. Delhi Township.
BENEFITS
Monte Carlo, 7 p.m.-midnight, Cheviot Eagles, $5. 661-5795. Cheviot.
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FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. 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.
MUSIC - BLUES
Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 10 p.m.2 a.m., J’s Sportsbar, 4862 Delhi Ave. Free. 244-6611. Delhi Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Meet Me In St. Louis, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, $9, $8 seniors and students. 588-4988. West Price Hill.
SEMINARS
Weekend of Romance and Renewal, 8 a.m.9:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church, 4551 Delhi Road. Two-hour afternoon break. Continues 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. For married couples of all ages and faiths. $59 per couple. Reservations required. Presented by National Marriage Encounter of Greater Cincinnati. 385-0222; www.marriageweekend.org. Delhi Township.
SHOPPING
Curves Breast Cancer Book Sale, 8 a.m.noon, Curves-Miami Heights, Free. 4671189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Township. Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave. 661-6846. Westwood. S U N D A Y, O C T . 4
FOOD & DRINK
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.
HISTORIC SITES
German Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road. Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. Presented by GermanAmerican Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 598-5732; www.gacl.org/museum.html. Green Township.
BENEFITS
CRAFT SHOWS
CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.
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FARMERS MARKET
Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 6
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Autumn Stamp-a-Stack, 7-9 p.m., ScrapInk, 5515 Bridgetown Road. All experience level paper crafters. $15. Reservations required. 389-0826; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
AUDITIONS
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. Westwood Art Show, Noon-5 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave. Henke Winery wine tastings, LaRosa’s and Sweet Miss Confections treats, with more than 30 local artists. Music by Barddas and others. 405-4013. Westwood.
Hollmeyer Orchards, 1-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.
Visual Charity: Celebrating Sisters of Charity in Art, Architecture and Artifact, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 244-4314. Delhi Township.
Ursula Roma, 3-11 p.m., Henke Winery, 6629463. Westwood. Visual Charity: Celebrating Sisters of Charity in Art, Architecture and Artifact, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 244-4314. Delhi Township. Monte Carlo, 7 p.m.-midnight, Cheviot Eagles, 3807 Glenmore Ave. Includes Texas hold ‘em, seven-card stud and Omaha. Benefits Eagles community projects. $5. Through Oct. 3. 661-5795. Cheviot.
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ART EXHIBITS
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, 7 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, 1945 Dunham Way. Two men and two women to play ages 20s-70s. Bring prepared musical selection, accompanist provided. Cold readings from script. Production dates: Feb. 19-March 6. Presented by Sunset Players Inc. Through Oct. 5. 543-7740. West Price Hill.
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REBECCA BUTTS/CONTRIBUTOR
Mercy Franciscan at West Park, 2950 West Park Drive, will host a free Blessing of the Animals from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Each animal receives a certificate of blessing, along with treats for both pet and pet owners. For more information, call 451-8900. Pictured is Oliver the Golden Doodle waiting for his blessing at last year’s event.
MUSIC – CONCERTS
Siena Series, 3 p.m., St. Catharine of Siena Church, 2848 Fischer Place. Pianist Myron G. Brown, a doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Free-will offering. 661-0651. Westwood.
NATURE
Nature Scavenger Hunt, 1-4 p.m., Bender Mountain Nature Preserve, Bender Road. For families and adults to explore nature preserve. Western Wildlife Corridor volunteers available. Park at gravel pull-off on Bender Road, half mile from U.S. 50/River Road. Children must be accompanied by adult. Free. Presented by Western Wildlife Corridor. 284-1046; www.westernwildlifecorridor.org. Delhi Township. Riverside Wildlife, noon-2 p.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Sayler Park.
Girls Club, 3:30-4:45 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 8-11. Registration required. Presented by The Women’s Connection. Through Dec. 30. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. Girls Life, 4:45-6 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 12-14. Registration required. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Bop Club, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. Oldies and swing music. Dance lessons except last Tuesday of month. $3, members free. 251-7977. Riverside. W E D N E S D A Y, O C T . 7
DANCE CLASSES
Basic Square Dance, 10 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, With Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. $4. Through Dec. 16. 321-6776. West Price Hill.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Western Hills Job Satellite Group, 9-10:30 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 résumés, LinkedIn, effective networking, interview skills, available funding and community resources. Free. 662-1244. Westwood.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Meet Me In St. Louis, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road. Nonmembers welcome. Music by Nelson. $5. Presented by Delhi Seniors. Through Dec. 6. 451-3560. Delhi Township. M O N D A Y, O C T . 5
AUDITIONS
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, 7 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, 543-7740. West Price Hill.
DANCE CLASSES PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Museum Center opens its new exhibit, “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science,” Saturday, Oct. 3, at Union Terminal. The exhibit depicts how archaeologists make use of technology and science to understand ancient Egypt. It includes challenges, artifacts, and mummies (including a prototype in a state of “unwrapping.”) To kick off the exhibit, PharaohFest will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, inside and outside the center’s rotunda. It is for all ages and includes music, food, a fashion show and more. For more information and museum ticket prices, call 513-287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.
Line Dance Class, 1-2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill.
PROVIDED
Munson Hicks is Andrew Wyke and Michael Gabriel Goodfriend is Milo Tindle in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “Sleuth.” This mystery runs through Oct. 3 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre. For tickets call 513421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay.com.
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What if I become angry with God? Honest people admit there are times they’re angry at God. Pious people pretend their faith is so strong that they’re never angry. A wise old lady said, “It’s better to be honest than pious.” If we’re human and honest there are times we do become angry and blame God for a lot of things (whether God’s responsible or not): he’s too silent; unresponsive to our needs; and unrelenting when our sufferings persist. We beg for a problem to be removed and it just gets worse. We pray for a dying child and the child dies. Years ago a mother’s 10-yearold son was killed in a freak accident. She stopped going to church and said she couldn’t believe in a God who would allow such tragedies to happen. Her anger is understandable.
Yet, which of us can explain to her or ourselves the mysteries of life? We might wonder – does the tragedy really demolish her belief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief she feels he caused her? What if she could rage and wrestle with God? God can take it. Might an honest human interchange with God possibly introduce her to a greater and loving God who suffers with her? When such existential crises occur some people lose their faith while very many eventually find their faith strengthened. God’s amazing grace is a powerful thing. Can we express our anger with God, and of all things, it still be
considered prayer? Certainly! The Bible abounds with examples. The prophets rebuked God at times for their hardships. Many of the Old Testament Psalms are known as “Lament Psalms,” prayers of complaint. God was real to them and they felt free enough to express their frustration. Certain psalms present us with words and feelings we might ordinarily hesitate using. “Lord, why do you cast me off and hide your face from me?” (Psalm 88) Others express our reliance on the care of God and complain when it seems missing, “God you are my rock, so why have you forgotten me?” (Psalm 42) Job’s wife was so angry she told Job to “Curse God, and die.” (Job 2:9) Where else can we be totally
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human if not before the One who made us? We can sing out our praise and gratitude to God. At other times we can pray our frustrations and anger. We can also shout out our feelings of forsakenness and empty them out, send them echoing through the universe. Then, as we so often do in our human-to-human relationships, we see things differently and recant until the next time. Being open to God lets God be open with us. We can be true to him and to ourselves. We appreciate anyone who accepts our feelings of anger and doubt and accepts them, especially God. We begin to trust such a one with the rest of ourselves. Our honest struggles with God can permit us to make great advances
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in our faith. We begin to understand life with insights we never had before. Some of us cling too long to our anger with Father Lou God or another Guntzelman person. To feel hurt and plan Perspectives vengeance is tasty to the undeveloped soul. It enables us to feel perpetually wronged, entitled to self-indulgence, and serve as an excuse for our lack of compassion toward others. We cynically print on our personal coat-of-arms, “Poor Me, Mean God.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
No purchase necessary for sweepstakes entry A local woman says she was shocked to learn her 87-year-old mother has been spending thousands of dollars on items in the mistaken belief the more she ordered the better chance she would have of winning a million dollar sweepstakes. Unfortunately, this type of thing has happened many times with senior citizens. Angie Pauly of Madeira said she discovered her mother wrote as many as five checks in one day, for a nearly two years, as she ordered merchandise from Publisher’s Clearing House. “I had one checkbook and I added up, just since July, what she had spent, and it was like $700,” Pauly said. After locating another checkbook, Pauly found
m o r e checks had been written so the total since July came to more than $1,200. Howard Ain “ S h e Hey Howard! p a i d $21.95 for ‘socket sensors,’ and I don’t know what you do with them – there are no directions. It’s just worthless stuff. She hasn’t even opened this box,” she said. “She gets this stuff and just sets it aside because she thinks its going to help her win, I think,” Pauly said. In many cases the items received do have some value. She paid nearly $38 for four silver dimes, but
when Pauly took them to a coin dealer she learned they were worth only $4. She has gone through many of the items, putting them in boxes and trying to see which ones she can return to try to get back some money. Pauly said she called Publisher’s Clearing House. “When I called, a supervisor was to call me back. That never happened. They were supposed to send me a list of things she could return. I’ve never gotten the list,” she said. So I called Publisher’s Clearing House and learned the firm is aware some senior citizens are spending thousands of dollars each year because they believe it increases their chances of winning the sweepstakes.
As a result, a company spokesman said the company set up a consumer aid program to try to weed out big spending seniors who are confused about this. He said 75 percent of those who respond to the company’s mailings return their entries without buying anything. The mailings include statements that you don’t have to buy anything to win but, he said, some seniors still don’t understand. After I explained the problem with Angie Pauly’s mother, the spokesman told me Publisher’s Clearing House will send her postage-paid labels to help her return the items so she can get back the money. As proof you don’t have to buy anything to win, the spokesman said most of
those who have won the major sweepstakes prizes at Publisher’s Clearing House over the years did not order anything with their winning entry.
Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays 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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Tickle your kids pink with healthy ice pops How is it that I can easily make, from scratch, a pastry-shop quality, multilayer Viennese torte with a delicate cooked p a s t r y cream filling, yet have trouble sometimes with b o x e d Rita cakes? I Heikenfeld l e a r n e d Rita’s kitchen why last night at cake decorating class. I forgot to follow the advice my teacher, Martha Buckler, gave: Don’t mix on too high a speed since that causes air bubbles. Instead, smack the cakes down on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking (my mom always did that), and bake at 325 degrees and not 350 degrees. You’ll have to bake a bit
longer. Also if you’re using 9-inch round cake pans use two boxes of cake mix to fill them up nicely. Ditto for a 9-by-13 if you want a nice, high cake. You’ll wind up having some leftover for another small cake.
Healthy pink lemonade dreamsicles for kids
For the mom who wants a healthier frozen treat for her kids. “I want to give them something that tastes good but is good for them,� she said. From my book “The Official Snack Guide.� These are great post-game snacks. 2 cups plain fat free yogurt 1 ⠄2 cup frozen pink or regular lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 teaspoon vanilla Blend everything together and pour into ice pop
molds or four, 6-ounce paper cups. If making in cups, when partially frozen, insert craft sticks. To make orange dreamsicles: Substitute orange juice for the lemonade Tips from Rita’s kitchen: If you’re going to serve these right from the cooler for the kids at the game, skip the sticks and pack plastic spoons.
Farm stand corn salad
Friend Mary Lee Olinger brought this to my home recently for an impromptu dinner with friends. Here’s the history of the recipe: It started with Martha Helmick, then went to Peggy Robinson and onto Mary Lee. It was pretty as a picture and delicious to boot. 4 ears fresh corn 11⠄2 lbs. asparagus or green beans (sometimes I use both )
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Mary Lee Olinger with corn salad. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 â „4 cup basil, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper In large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook corn for seven minutes. Take corn out and submerge in cold water. In same pan cook asparagus or green beans until crisp tender. Take vegetables out and submerge in cold water. Cut kernels off corn, and cut up asparagus or green beans into 2-inch pieces. Put corn and vegetables in large bowl, add tomatoes and basil. Combine red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt in small bowl. Pour over corn mixture. Toss and serve. Serves four to six.
Old-fashioned pork roast with onion gravy
I found this recipe tucked into the gargantuan stack of
recipes that I wanted to try. It turned out really good, but next time I think I’ll use a couple pouches of onion soup mix and double the water and flour since we could have used more gravy. The best part is it was so easy. Nice for a fall supper with boiled noodles. About 3 pounds pork loin roast 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 ⠄2 cup water 1 ⠄4 cup flour Line a 9-by-13 pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, letting it hang out on all sides. Sprinkle soup mix in center. Put roast fat side down on soup mix. Fold foil over and seal. Cook in 300degree oven until pork registers 155 degree. This could take a couple hours or more depending upon the size. Check after two hours. Remove meat and measure drippings. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour into pan. Mix 1⠄2 cup water and the flour together. Stir into mixture in pan and heat to boiling. Boil a minute, check for seasonings and serve with meat. 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.
Tickets on sale for series Subscriptions are now on sale for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts’ Saturday Morning Children’s Series. The center’s 11 a.m. Saturday Morning series will include performances by: Art Reach Touring Productions “Henney Penny,â€? Oct. 10. Thaddeus Rex – Read Like A Rock Star! on Nov. 7. Artreach – The Fantastic Toy Shoppe, Dec. 19. Doktor Kaboom! – The Doktor Kaboom Show! Feb. 27. Cincinnati Zoo’s Wings of Wonder Traveling Bird Show, April 3. The Frisch Marionettes, May 15. All performances are at 11 a.m. The subscription packages feature the subscriberonly price of $36 per adult and $24 per child (17 years of age and under). Single tickets are: $7 for adults and $5 for children. You can purchase OR renew a subscription by one of the following methods: • Call the box office @ 513.241.6550 Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or • In person at the box office ticket counter, 490 Glenway Ave., Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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information on new levies on his Web site www.hcauditor. org. By accessing their property records, homeowners can go to the Levy tab on their property’s record main page to see the effect of new levies based on their property’s current value. “This is vital information which allows voters to see what they will pay if new tax levies are approved,” said Rhodes. “It is all a part of holding government accountable to the people who pay for it,” he added.
The Covedale Garden District Group is hosting its fifth neighborhood yard sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Streets involved in the sale include Relleum, Ralph, Western Hills, Heuwerth, Sumter, Leders, Mimosa, Beechmeadow, Colonial, Brunnerwood, Pasadena, Gables, Parkview, Willowood, Covedale, Sidney and Cleves Warsaw. The community group’s new garden district T-shirts will also be for sale at various locations throughout the neighborhood during the yard sale.
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The American Legion Stockum Miller Post 485, 29 E. State Road in Cleves, will have a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.
Rosary rally
Our Lady of Lourdes will have its third Fatima Rosary Rally from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 10, on the Glenway Avenue side of the school. This is one of more than 3,500 rosary rallies to be held across the United Sates commemorating the appearance of Our Lady to three peasant children at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. The rally will last about an hour. In case of inclement weather the rally will be in the church.
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Spaces are still available in classes for preschoolers at Diamond Oaks, 6375 Harrison Ave., for the 2009-2010 school year. All children must be 3 years old by Sept. 30, and be potty-trained. Classes are 9:05 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning Oct. 20. Children in Diamond Oaks preschool classes are taught by a licensed teacher, assisted by students from the early childhood education program. For information, call Debbie Roddy weekdays after 2:30 p.m., at 612-7031 or email roddyd@greatoaks.com.
Financial workshop at Oak Hills
The Oak Hills adult education department is offering a “Strategies for Living Debt Free in the 21st Century” workshop from 6:15-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the high school. This one day workshop is aimed at helping people get out of debt using the same math system that groups use that you hear advertising on the radio, or see on TV. The workshop also gets into budgeting, while going over a system to evaluate your budget for the purpose of putting more money back in your pocket in various spending categories. There will be special emphasis on what people should be doing finan-
cially to make it through these touch economic times. Forest “Rick” Wilson, CPCU, AIU, AIM, AIS, will conduct the workshop. He has helped families through his workshops regain control of their financial future for over 10 years. The workshop will be offered through the Oak Hills adult education department. For more information, call 451-3595.
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Hamilton County property owners are again able to see what they will pay in taxes if proposed levies on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3 in their taxing districts are passed. County Auditor Dusty Rhodes has added specific
munity Center and Transition with Confidence, an outplacement services company. The workshops are geared to those currently in a job search and will cover the following topics: Oct. 13: Writing a Powerful Résumé; Oct. 20: Networking for Success; Oct. 27: Interviewing with Confidence. The workshops will be from 6-7 p.m. each night at Emanuel Community Center, 1308 Race St., in Over-theRhine.
The workshops will be facilitated by Christopher Hall and Joyce Tull of Transition with Confidence. Participants are invited to attend any or all of the three workshop sessions. There is no charge for the workshops but pre-registration is required by Oct. 6 and can be completed via Emanuel’s Web site, www. emanuelcenter.org, or by calling Emanuel’s Jenny Mendelson at 241-2563.
Job skills workshop
Learn Job Search Skills, a series of three workshops, will be offered free of charge in October through a partnership between Emanuel Com-
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Taylor High School students will be walking around the community wearing their Taylor colors on Thursday, Oct. 15. The students will not be playing hooking – they will be taking part in the PTSA Taylor Pride Walk. Students will ask family, friends and neighbors for donations to support the PTSA and fund activities at the school. If the students reach a goal of $5,000, they will receive an early dismissal on Friday, Oct. 16.
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The emblem on the side of the LaRosa’s Pizzeria on Boudinot Avenue had last week’s Scavenger Hunt clue. Here are the readers who called in a correct guess: S u s a n , Keith, Kyle, Courtney and Brittany Oldfield, Zoe Zeszut, Marcia and Chris Hubbard, Jeanette Mangold, Denise and Chip Horn, Levi J. Spetz, J o r d a n Dirr, Jane and Don Wright, Ruth Ruberg, Terrie Evans, Jackie Hummel, Phil K e n n e d y, R i c k M a d d u x , B i l l D w y e r, C h r i s t i n a Last week’s clue. Gundrum, Lori Conners, Roger and Wa n d a S c h u m a c h e r, P h i l R e e d and John Locaputo. See if you can find this week’s clue, which is on A1.
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The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., kicks off its Saturday Morning Children’s Series with an Art Reach performance of “Henny Penny: The Story of Chicken Little.” Based on the original folk tale of the chicken who thought the sky was falling, the show starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. For idetails, or to order tickets, call the box office at 241-6550.
The Cincinnati Carvers Guild, one of the oldest nonprofit carving clubs in the country, will present its 38th annual woodcarving show and competition from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, at the Joy Community Church, 5000 North Bend Road. Admission is only $4. All military in uniform, scouts in uniform, and children under 12 with adult are admitted free. There will be exhibitors displaying and selling their hand-made creations in wood, and entering their sculptures in competition. This is an opportunity to: witness one of the best carving shows in Ohio, chat with the exhibitors, learn about woodcarving, attend free demonstrations, acquire those much sought after tools and supplies, see the competition results, and do some early holiday shopping. Proceeds benefit the “Neediest Kids of All”.
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Mercy Franciscan at West Park will have its annual Pet Blessing on at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2950 West Park Drive off Ferguson Road. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.. In order to pre-register your pet, call 513-4518900 by Monday, Sept. 28. In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the ceremony will include a blessing by Father Jack Wintz, OFM. Each animal will receive a certificate of blessing, along with treats for both pet and
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the public at any other time. Habitat restoration projects may also be arranged to remove honeysuckle and other invasive plants and volunteers will be needed for that. Western Wildlife Corridor places strong emphasis on seeking out appropriate greenspace to protect and on restoring native habitat in its nature preserves, to maintain the quality and health of native species found. The corridor group accepts donations of land or conservation easements, as well as seeking out land to purchase, often with the aid of grants. Over the past several years, the organization has helped in the protection of more than 120 acres of land in the Ohio River Corridor. For more information about Western Wildlife Corridor's mission and other projects, or to volunteer, go to www.westernwildlifecorridor.org or call 921-WILD.
pet owners. Wintz is the author of the book, “Will I See My Dog in Heaven?” Copies will be available for sale and for autographs. Mercy Franciscan at West Park is a senior living community that offers ore than 200 residential care apartments and 100 dually certified long and short term nursing care beds. Experts in senior living and rehabilitation, Mercy Franciscan at West Park has been serving the west side of Cincinnati for over 25 years.
Group hosts scavenger hunt Western Wildlife Corridor is inviting everyone out for an afternoon of good oldfashioned woods exploring with a nature scavenger hunt on Bender Mount from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Participants can hop rocks to cross a creek, look for animal signs, or find autumn leaves in the paw paw patch. Bring friends or family or just go solo. This will be different than the group’s usual group hikes where everyone stays together. There will be a list of things to look for, and there will be small prizes for the children. Western Wildlife Corridor volunteers will be available to answer questions and help you learn about what you find. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has wanted to attend one of the group’s hikes, but
prefers their own pace. One of the inspirations for this event was the “Leave No Child Inside” campaign. Bender Mountain Preserve is owned by Delhi Township Parks and Recreation. Volunteer habitat restoration projects are managed by Western Wildlife Corridor, a non-profit organization with a vision to preserve and protect “an emerald chain of nature preserves” along the forested hillsides of the Ohio River in western Hamilton County. Parking is at a gravel pulloff on Bender Road, near U.S. 50/River Road. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge. Heavy rain cancels the hunt. For more information, call Leesa Miller 284-1046 or e-mail momshine2000@ yahoo.com or go to www. westernwildlifecorridor.org.
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Victor A. Baumgartner, 83, West Price Hill, died Sept. 21. Survived by daughters Jacquline Daly, Vicki Frede, Sharon Dreyer, Marcia Pennekamp; grandchildren Dennis Daly, Amy, Drew Frede, Lauren, Christopher, Deanna Dreyer, Victor, Alex PenBaumgartner nekamp; sisters Ruth Martin, Joan Green; five greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Norma Baumgartner, sister Martha Laberdia. Services were Sept. 26 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Lawrence School Education Fund, 3680 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or Elder High School Scholarship Fund, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.
Michael Bess
Michael M. Bess, 82, West Price Hill, died Sept. 15 at the Riverview Community. He was a welder for Glenway Industries. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Bonnie Bess; son Michael G. Bess; siblings Patty Bess Tierney, Bernard Bess; two grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings Genevieve Temple, Phyllis Bramlage, John, Joseph, Charles, Donald Bess. Services were Sept. 21 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Lawrence Church, 3680 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.
Brooke Bibent-Carpenter
Brooke A. Bibent-Carpenter, 39, died Sept. 23. Survived by husband Curtis Carpenter; stepson Blake Carpenter; mother Beverly Bibent; brother Maury Bibent IV; grandfather Wayne Woodmansee; nephews Maury VII, Saban, Daniel Bibent; Bibent-Carpenter aunts and uncle Monica Stacy, Debbie Workman, Cindy Schultz, April Vonderhaar, Wayne Woodmansee; many cousins. Preceded in death by father Maury Bibent, grandmother Flora Woodmansee. Services were Sept. 26 at Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati, 3949 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223.
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Geralyn Morgan Crowe, 57, Miami Township, died Sept. 20 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. Survived by husband Roger “Kevin” Crowe; sons Shawn, Matt Crowe; grandchildren Victoria, Joseph Crowe; siblings Rick, Bill, Steve, Lori Morgan. Preceded in death by parents Richard, Shirley Morgan, brother Ron Morgan. Services were Sept. 22 at Rebold Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
John Doerger
John J. “Butch” Doerger, 62, died Sept. 24. He worked for the Hamilton County Park District. Survived by wife Paula Doerger; sons Brian, Brad Doerger; granddaughters Maria, Jenna; sister Etta Felix. Preceded in death by sister Peggy Weiss. Services were Sept. 28 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Dominic Church, the Delhi Township Police Department or American Diabetes Association.
William Fisher
William H. Fisher, 97, Green Township, died Sept. 19. He was a project engineer for the American Can Company. Survived by wife Angela Gressel Fisher; daughters Barbara Smith, Lois Arend, Martha McGory; sister Carolyn Brasher; nephew Chuck Wibbelsman; Fisher eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife Virginia Fisher, siblings George Fisher, Alice Chapman. Services were Sept. 23 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: The Angel Care Fund, c/o Mercy Franciscan at West Park, 2950 West Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238.
Eleanor Klein
Eleanor Wehking Klein, 89, Green Township, died Sept. 17 at Bayley Place. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Terry, Rick, Jim Klein, Kerrianne Giacci; grandchildren Tina Gutekunst, Tate Bailey, Jeff, Gretchen, Jason, Jennifer Klein; great-grandchildren Lyndsey, Max, Kenzie, Zack, Jayden, Jorgie; sister Janis Ruberg. Preceded in death by husband Ralph Klein. Services were Sept. 21 at St. Simon the Apostle. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Shriners Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.
Roberta Lippert
Roberta Waldon Lippert, 69, died Sept. 18. She worked in security. She was a member of Hooven United Methodist Church. Survived by husband Lou Lippert; children Richard, Robert Lippert, Melinda Lippert Elliott; grandchildren Joshua, Jessica Elliott; brothers Russell, Norman Waldon. Preceded in death by son Michael Lippert, parents Clarence, Mary Helen Waldon. Services were Sept. 22 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hooven United Methodist Church, c/o P.O. Box 84, Hooven, OH 45033.
Jeffrey Meiners
Jeffrey J. Meiners, 46, Cleves, died Sept. 21. He worked for Home Depot He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the National Rifle Association. Survived by wife Claudia Schmithuesen Meiners; children Meagan, Justin Meiners; parents Terry, Charlene Meiners; siblings
Angela Hounshell, 42, died Sept. 24. She was a homemaker. Survived by her children Christopher Bishop, Brian Hounshell, Corey Vaugh, Brandon Keith; fiancee Jay Eschman, father Preston Bishop, grandchildren Becca, Jazmyn, Jayden; siblings RIck and Rebecca Bishop. Preceded in death by her mother Darlene Bishop. Services were Sept. 29 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home.
Kathy Menke
Kathy Shannon Menke, 69, died Sept. 23. She was a registered nurse. Survived by children Gerald, Daniel Menke, Jeanne Haungs; granddaughter Ilse Menke; brothers Tim, Dan Shannon. Preceded in death by sister Jean Luckey. Services were Sept. 28 at St. Catharine of Siena. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Terrance Nagel
Terrance Joseph Nagel, 66, Green Township, died Sept. 18. He was a truck driver. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam. Survived by companion Jean Davis; son Paul Nagel; grandchildren Devin, Ciara Nagel; sisters Audrey Barbour, Carol Downing; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Arthur Sr., Marjorie Nagel, siblings Arthur, Ronald Nagel, Joyce Weber. Services were Sept. 22 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Rebold Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home.
Hilda Reed
Hilda Hanselman Reed, 84, formerly of Cheviot, died Sept. 18 at the Riverview Community. Survived by sons Dave, Bill
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Louise Siler
Selma Louise Siler, West Price Hill, died Sept. 10. She was a teacher in the Cincinnati Public School District and at ABC Kiddie College. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church and Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. Survived by Siler husband Charles Siler Sr.; children Peggy-Lynne Siler-
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Antoinette “Toni” Baumgartner Weikel, 91, died Sept. 16. She was a homemaker. Survived by Greg, Doug, Tom, Gary Weikel, Judy Westerman; grandchildren Scott, Jeff Weikel, Christy Wright, Josh, Brian, Eric Weikel, Tiffany Malenfant, Nick
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REAL ESTATE 3534 Mozart Ave.: Runck, Michael R. to Ahr, Jason M.; $128,900. 3800 Applegate Ave.: Ferguson, Angela M. and Joseph A. Newcomb to Etzel, David; $149,900. 3842 Delmar Ave.: Schultz, Dale R. to Morena, Rebecca; $71,500. 3974 Delmar Ave.: Heidotting, Eric M. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $54,000. 4119 St. Martin’s Place: Groh, Joseph E. and Cindy M. to Bailey, Denis; $38,950. 4342 St. Martins Place: Moorman, Marian L. to Moorman, Marian L. and Ruth E.; $61,530.
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95 Wamsley Ave.: Litton Loan Servicing LP to Walsh, Rachel L.; $42,000. 105 Bassett St.: Hollingsworth, David to Bank of America NA Tr.; $32,000.
117 Edgefield Drive: Walker, Michael P. and Sandra R. to Miller, Kevin S. and Julie M.; $260,000. 165 Main St.: Mack Properties LLC to Brinkman, Jeff; $6,200.
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3570 McHenry Ave.: Ramirez, Guadalupe to Hines, James L.; $100,000. 3574 McHenry Ave.: Ramirez, Guadalupe to Ramirez, Guadalupe; $100,000.
GREEN TOWNSHIP
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Westerman, Eddie Carpenter; 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Herbert “Buzz” Weikel. Services were Sept. 21 at St. Weikel Dominic. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101, or Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
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Merry Carol Sackfield Westmoreland, 65, died Sept. 22. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband Glen Westmoreland; children Amie Eckstein, Karen, Brian Westmoreland; siblings Diana Devrieze, Gary Sackfield; six grandchilWestmoreland dren; one greatgrandchildren. Services were Sept. 26 at the Central Church Of Christ. Arrange-
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Debra to Riehle, Michele J.; $80,000. 3677 Coral Gables Road: Pearson, Sybilla to Weaver, Justin; $93,000. 3956 Race Road: Federal National Mortgage Association to Wernke, Jerry; $40,500. 4028 Race Road: Joseph, Wendy M. Tr. to Scott, Timothy M. and Rosanna L.; $68,000. 4062 Lee Court: Meyer, Andrew E. and Ethel A. to Daugherty, Brian R.; $97,000. 4340 Brookdale Drive: Taylor, Lisa A. to Apro, Cynthia L.; $120,000. 4374 North Bend Road: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Blue, Amanda L.; $55,000. 5046 Western Hills Ave.: Wilson, Michael E. to HSBC Bank USA NA Tr.; $70,000. 5487 Race Road: Medecke, Stephan M. and Mary A. to Fix, April L. and Steven W.; $142,000. 5492 Asbury Lake Drive: Hasselbeck, Edith to Grote, Lenora A.; $110,000. 5680 Scarborough Drive: Hudepohl, Louis B. III and Lori A. to Darnell, Timothy J. and Shannon C.; $206,500. 5737 Windview Drive: Tenkman, Tammy M. to Roush, Merlin J.; $134,000. 5745 Childs Ave.: Miami Savings Bank to Troxell, Brittany and Douglas Frey; $118,120. 5866 Giffindale Drive: Upchurch, Jennifer A. to Hopkins, Kevin C. and Kimberly A. Sebastian; $129,000. 6963 Summit Lake Drive: Robbe, William and Mary to Robbe, Erika;
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Betty Whitton
Elizabeth “Betty” “Slats” Engel Whitton, 78, formerly of Green Township, died Sept. 20 at Maple Knoll. She was a packer for Partridge Meats. Survived by sister Catherine “Ditto” Reitenbach; nieces, nephews, and great- and great-greatWhitton nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Vernon Whitton Jr., son Vernon Whitton III, siblings Marion Ramsey, John Engel. Services were Sept. 24 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.
Joyce Williams
Joyce Williams, 75, Westwood, died Sept. 19. Survived by cousins Verna Schmitt, Donald Williams. Preceded in death by parents Jacob, Helen Williams. Services were Sept. 23 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Katherine Yeazell
Katherine Bradley Yeazell, 85, died Sept. 23. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Kathleen Blazer, Thomas Yeazell. Preceded in death by husband Melvin Yeazell, Margaret Schmidt. Services were Sept. 26 at St. William Church. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Yeazell Home. Memorials to: Mercy Franciscan at West Park, 2950 West Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238 or Hospice of Cincinnati 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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On the record POLICE REPORTS CHEVIOT
Arrests/citations
Mather Jones, 36, 4105 Janward Drive, driving under suspension at 3260 Lakeview, Sept. 15. Catherine Jedding, 53, 1144 Panther Court, permitting/allowing a juvenile to violate curfew, Sept. 15. David Baldrick, 28, 238 Pedretti Road, disorderly conduct at 3620 Harrison Ave., Sept. 17. Zachery Baldrick, 23, 238 Pedretti Road, disorderly conduct at 3620 Harrison Ave., Sept. 17. Dennis Bowden, 48, 3682 Hader Ave., permitting/allowing a juvenile to violate curfew, Sept. 17. James Groppenbecker, 25, 3383 Parkcrest Lane No. 3, warrant, Sept. 18. Matthew Piening, 24, 751 Sundance Drive, open container, Sept. 19. Michael Bolser, 24, 5825 Northglen, open container, Sept. 19. Steven Cornett, 35, 4234 Greenely Court, open container, Sept. 19. David Deluca, 36, 2398 Banning Road, driving under the influence at Harrison Avenue and North Bend Road, Sept. 19. Michael Ripberger, 41, 3642 Mozart Ave., driving under the influence at 3716 Robb Ave., Sept. 20. Stephanie Kendrick, 21, 825 McPherson Ave., disorderly conduct, assault and resisting arrest at 3676 Harrison Ave., Sept. 20. Shawn Ogle, 33, 3433 Jessup Road, obstructing official business and resisting arrest, Sept. 20. Sean Louman, 34, 1124 Deerfield Road Apt. A, open container at 3508 Harrison Ave., Sept. 20. Adam Holliman, 33, 6237 Sheed Road, assault, Sept. 20. Nicholas Hayden, 28, 3452 Robb Ave., driving under the influence at Robb Avenue and Marlin Avenue, Sept. 21.
Incidents Felonious assault
Suspect stabbed victim at 3605 Harrison Ave., Sept. 17.
Theft
Money stolen from vehicle at 3800 Woodbine Ave., Sept. 19. 200 video games stolen from apartment complex storage unit at 4036 Homelawn Ave., Sept. 21. Two Cheviot parking meters stolen from their bases at 3527 Harrison Ave., Sept. 22. Check book stolen from vehicle at 3735 Lovell Ave., Sept. 17. Necklace, pocket watch, watch and coin collection stolen from home at 3529 Meadow Ave., Sept. 16.
CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations
Erin Richmond, born 1976, barking dog, 3130 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 12. Jermaine Ramsey, born 1981, domestic violence and aggravated menacing, 3072 Worthington Ave., Sept. 14. Justin Boettcher, born 1985, receiving stolen property, 2701 Anderson Ferry Road, Sept. 18. Randy White, born 1976, obstruction
of official business, falsification and theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 16. Reginald Clayton, born 1956, menacing, 2671 Wendee Drive, Sept. 19. Shalina Gillam, born 1984, forgery, 5717 Glenway Ave., Sept. 19. Victor Blevins, born 1989, obstruction of official business, 2400 Harrison Ave., Sept. 19. Davonte Johns, born 1980, assault, 3201 Harrison Ave., Sept. 20. Andre Matthews, born 1976, having weapon with drug conviction and possession of drugs 3718 Quante Ave., Sept. 14. Catherine K. McNeil, born 1965, theft check, forgery and receiving stolen property, 6165 Glenway Ave., Sept. 16. Gregory Smith, born 1988, possession of drugs, 2391 Harrison Ave., Sept. 17. Ishmael Davis, born 1985, assault, 2921 Queen City Ave., Sept. 18. Jerome L. Wiles, born 1969, assault, 2400 Harrison Ave., Sept. 19. Joseph L. Rohm, born 1990, theft under $300, 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 18. Stanley Smith, born 1980, excessive sound in motor vehicle, 2400 Harrison Ave., Sept. 11. Zontae Irby, born 1989, receiving stolen property 2973 Aquadale Lane, Sept. 16.
Incidents Aggravated robbery
3327 Wunder Ave., Sept. 15.
Breaking and entering
2646 Fenton Ave., Sept. 15. 2905 Cavanaugh Ave., Sept. 15. 3068 Bracken Woods Lane, Sept. 14. 5490 Glenway Ave., Sept. 15.
Burglary
2716 East Tower Drive, Sept. 12. 2758 Cyclorama Drive, Sept. 14. 3192 McHenry Ave., Sept. 12. 3336 Robinet Drive, Sept. 13.
GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Eric D. Weberding, 23, 2933 Gilligan, open container at 6510 Glenway Ave., Sept. 15. Samuel R. Joseph, 29, 3330 Rio Grande Lane, attempted theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Sept. 15. Beverly A. Day, 53, 6310 Cheviot Road No. 7, theft at 5233 North Bend Road, Sept. 15. Juvenile, 11, disorderly conduct at 5400 Edalbert Drive, Sept. 16. Juvenile, 17, disorderly conduct at 6375 Harrison Ave., Sept. 16. Brandon Cox, 18, 2817 Wheatfield Drive, disorderly conduct at 6375 Harrison Ave., Sept. 16. Tiffany G. Hill, 26, 3599 Robroy Drive No. 4, obstructing official business at 3599 Robroy Drive No. 4, Sept. 16. Paul R. Busch, 31, 3600 Schwartze Ave., theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Sept. 16. Joel Rodriguez, 32, 2451 Maplewood Ave., open container at 5556 Cheviot Road, Sept. 17. Jamon Howard, 25, 3122 Pershing Court, drug possession at 5500 Cheviot Road, Sept. 17. Daniel B. Sizemore Jr., 37, 3318 Camvic Terrace, open container at Crookshank Road and Anderson Ferry, Sept. 17. Jesus Nungaray, 28, 501 Eighth Ave., open container at 5556 Cheviot Road, Sept. 17. Tara Horan, 33, 44 Amelia Park Drive, possessing drug abuse instruments at Eastbound Interstate 74, Sept. 18. Thomas M. Moser, 18, 7181 Gaines Road, disorderly conduct while intoxicated and underage con-
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sumption at 3091 North Bend Road, Sept. 18. Richard Chitwood, 45, 2921 Wardall, violating protection order at 2921 Wardall, Sept. 18. Thomas R. Bohl, 54, 5529 Windridge, building code violations at 5529 Windridge, Sept. 19. David Westrich, 21, 3763 Meadowview Drive, drug possession at Bridgetown Road and Neiheisel Avenue, Sept. 19. Carla J. Oden, 41, 2550 Harrison Ave. No. C3, drug abuse at North Bend Road and Kleeman Road, Sept. 19. Jessica M. Daniel, 22, 7238 Boleyn
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The Community Press publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 661-2917 (evenings). • Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212. • Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Kim Frey, 263-8300. • Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323. • North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500. Drive, disorderly conduct at 7238 Boleyn Drive, Sept. 19. Juvenile, 16, underage consumption
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Robbery
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Tampering with coin machines 3040 Temple Ave., Sept. 12.
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 3045 Montana Ave., Sept. 14.
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2955 Montana Ave., Sept. 14. 3159 Montana Ave., Sept. 16. 3240 Midway Ave., Sept. 12. 3588 Carmel Terrace, Sept. 14.
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If you said yes to any of these questions, don’t hesitate to call the dental office of Dr. Christopher Omeltschenko to discuss the Mini Dental Implant System, or MDI, which can stabilize your own denture in less than two hours. MDIs, which measure 1.8 millimeters in diameter, are basically smaller versions of traditional implants that can be placed without the surgical opening of the gums. “If you can handle visiting your dentist in the morning, having the MDI system placed in less that two hours and then going out and enjoying lunch at your favorite restaurant while you eat comfortably, talk and smile with confidence, then you’re ready for this process,” says Dr. Omeltschenko. “It’s that easy. With MDIs your denture feels secure and is held firmly in place. At about a third of the price of traditional implants, they’re extremely affordable, too,” he adds. If your dentures are not firmly placed and you would like to experience the convenience that this technology can offer, call the office of Dr. Christopher Omeltschenko today at (513) 245-2200 for a free, no-obligation consultation (a $150 value).
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September 30, 2009
Speakers discuss sustainability, waste reduction The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District offers a fall season filled with opportunities to learn about green living in Greater Cincinnati. Beginning in September, the district will host a Green Speaker Series, featuring a variety of local experts sharing their knowledge about sustainability and waste reduction.
The next talks in the series are: • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 – “Composting at Home” Speaker: John Duke, master composter. Local composting expert John Duke knows how to make the most out of waste. Whether you’re looking to grow your plants to the next level or simply want to help the environment, Duke’s expertise can help you become a master of
composting. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 – “Recycling 101” Speakers: Holly Christmann, manager, Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. Michelle Balz, Community Outreach Coordinator, Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District Ever wonder what happens to
recyclables once they leave your bin? Learn about the many steps to responsible waste management as Christmann and Balz answer questions and discuss the benefits of both recycling and waste reduction. All three speaking engagements will be held at the Miami Township Senior Center, 8 N. Miami Ave., Cleves. The Green
Join in for world card-making day It happens every day. You walk to the mailbox, pull out the mail and shuffle through a stack of everpresent bills and junk mail.
But every once in a while, hiding among the dull and dreary envelopes, you find something that makes your heart beat a little faster and
brings a smile to your facesomeone has taken the time to send you a card. What a wonderful feeling! In celebration of World
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NEWSMAKERS Jackson joins board
Western Hills resident Karen Jackson has joined the Women’s Connection Board of Trustees. Jackson is director of finance at Seton High School. She will serve a threeyear term.
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Siena Series concerts start Oct. 4 A new season of Siena Series concerts will begin Sunday, Oct. 4, at Saint Catharine of Siena Church, Westwood. Starting off this year’s series is Myron G. Brown, an award-winning pianist and Birmingham, Ala., native, who made his Cincinnati Pops debut at Riverbend in July 2008. Brown’s recital at St. Catharine’s, which will open the series at 3 p.m. Oct. 4, will feature a wide variety of offerings for piano, including works by several composer/pianists, including Mozart, Gershwin, Debussy, Ukrainian Nikolai Kapustin and Margaret Bonds. The performance is free; a free-will offering will be taken up for the support of
the series. O t h e r offering in the series will include two choral concerts, in November Brown and February, the latter to include the Senior Choral Ensemble from Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills High School, a postEaster recital by organist Thom Miles, and concluding the Season, a appearance by the Classical Guitar Ensemble from University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. For more, contact St. Catharine of Siena Church, 2848 Fischer Place, Westwood, 661-0651, or go to www.stcatharinesiena.org.
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RAVENWOOD CASTLE: A MOST UNUSUAL GETAWAY Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has
Card Making Day Oct. 3, Stampin’ Up! demonstrators world-wide will hold stamping events all month long to create hand crafted cards and kick off the holiday card-making season. Stampin’ Up demonstrator Claire Ventre will have a free card making workshop at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Covedale branch library, 4980 Glenway Ave. the participants will also make cards for U.S. troops. Call 369-4460 to register. World Card-Making Day is a celebration in the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create when given to others. It occurs the first Saturday in October each year, and card-making enthusiast of all skill levels and styles are encouraged to come together and share their creative passion for the art of card making. World Card Making Day, founded by Paper Crafts magazine, is now in its fourth year.
Speaker Series is free and open to aHamilton County residents. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited; RSVP one week prior to each event by contacting Susan Schumacher, 946-7734 or susan.schumacher@hamiltonco.org. For more information about the Green Speaker Series, visit www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.
its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.
For info call 800-477-1541 or visit www.ravenwoodcastle.com
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
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BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com
Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com
Bonita Springs. A "Bit of Paradise" awaits you! Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA condo with all resort amenities. Call now for reduced fall and winter rates! Local owner, 513-520-5094
FLORIDA EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com
FT. MYERS BEACH. Two luxury 2 Br, 2 Ba condos (1 corner unit) di rectly on the beach & by golf course. Balcony, pool, hot tub & more! South Island. 2 wk. min. Available Sept.Jan. & early March. 513-489-4730
HOBE SOUND. Fantastic 2 br, 2 ba luxury condo on Heritage Ridge Golf Course. 3 mi to Jupiter Island Beach. $2000/mo, 3-4 month commitment. Snowbird Getaway! 513-604-6169
SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277 Christmas at Disney World! ORLANDO Luxurious 2 BR, 2 BA condo, sleeps 6, pool, hot tub & lazy river on site. Near downtown Disney & golf. Avail. week of Dec. 20. Local owner. 513-722-9782, leave message
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo
CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com
INDIANA 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
A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com
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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)
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
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
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
NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
SOUTH CAROLINA SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854
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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 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
GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com
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 DISCOUNT TIMESHARES Save 60-80% off Retail! Worldwide Locations! Call for Free InfoPack! 1-800-731-0307 www.holidaygroup.com/cn