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The members of Mack Fire Inc. have once again come to the aide of the Green Township Department of Fire & EMS. Officers of the nonprofit organization attended the Green Township Trustees meeting Monday, Sept. 28, to present the fire department with new supplies and equipment purchased with proceeds from Mack Fire’s annual fundraising raffle. Mike Percival, president of the organization, said the group sends out a mailing to every township resident asking them to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win cash prizes. He said the mailing also includes a flyer explaining how the proceeds from the raffle will benefit the fire department. “What we do for the Green Township fire department is a direct result of Green Township residents,” he said. “As long as they continue to support our fundraiser ever year, we’ll continue to support the fire department with their Wish List.” Township Fire & EMS Chief Douglas Witsken said the department’s Wish List items this year included de-watering pumps, four new ice rescue suits, a pulse oximeter and disaster management supplies. “This year they’ve purchased more than $14,000 worth of equipment for us,” he said. “These are all items that we’re not able to purchase through the township budget, and every year Mack Fire steps up and helps us get these additional items and equipment that really make a difference in our services.” He said a common emergency call the department responds to is flooded basements, but until now firefighters did not have equipment on the trucks to help residents whose basements are filled with water. The de-watering pumps are submergible pumps firefighters can set up and leave

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Mike Weissmann, a firefighter with the Green Township Department of Fire & EMS, tries on one of the department’s new ice rescue suits. Mack Fire Inc. purchased several pieces of new equipment for the department with proceeds from its annual raffle.

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Mack Fire Inc. is an extension of the Mack Volunteer Fire Department that provided fire and emergency medical service to the township from 1944 to 1983. When the township took over operations of the fire department its members formed the nonprofit group to support the department. Green Township Fire & EMS Chief Douglas Witsken said Mack Fire assists the township fire department in a variety of ways. In addition to buying wish list equipment for the department each year, the organization also purchased the department’s special operations trailer that carries specialized rescue equipment, funds the community CPR program and purchased the uniforms and accessories for the department’s color guard. Witsken said Mack Fire Inc. also helps in funding the EMS Bike Team, the arson dog program and the fire explorer program. The organization donated the building and the land for the Monfort Heights fire station built four years ago as well. inside a resident’s basement to help them start getting the water out. He said the four new ice rescue suits will replace the department’s two existing ice rescue suits, which are 13 years old and springing leaks. He said the old

suits will be used for training purposes only. “If you are the one wearing those in icy water when they start to leak it’s not a very pleasant experience,” Witsken said. The pulse oximeter is a piece of equipment with the capability of

measuring the amount of both oxygen and carbon monoxide in a patient’s blood, he said. Firefighters use the device to determine whether a patient is suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, and also use it to make sure firefighters are OK when they leave a smoke-filled building or home. “These are very expensive, they run almost $4,000 a piece,” he said. “Now three of our five ambulances are equipped with this technology.” The disaster management supplies include items such as mass casualty equipment, triage tarps, incident management boards and identification vests firefighters would use to efficiently manage the treatment of several patients at once in case there is ever a catastrophic event in which a lot of people are injured.

Massive tanks fuel west side By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

The folks at Wardway Fuels have demonstrated their commitment to staying in business on the west side. The family business recently made a major investment in its operation – replacing its old underground fuel tanks with four brand new tanks. “The old tanks have been in the ground since the mid 1950s,” said Kevin Ward, who runs the business with his brother, Gary, and sister, Diana. Gary Ward said the linings

in old tanks were starting to deteriorate, so they opted to purchase new tanks that feature double walls and electronic monitoring systems that alert Wardway employees to any leaks. “The outside walls are fiberglass and the interior walls are steel,” Gary said. “We’ll be state-of-the-art. We’re committed to staying here for the long haul.” He said Wardway is one of the few bulk fuel plants still around. The Ward siblings’ father, Tom Ward, bought the business and changed its

name in 1981 from Schaeperklaus Fuels, where he worked for 22 years. Gary said two of the new tanks can each hold up to 25,000 gallons of fuel, and the other two can each hold up to 15,000 gallons. He said he did not want to disclose how much the four new tanks cost, but said it was an expense they have been planning for the past three or four years. “It’s a significant investment,” Kevin said. “But it was either that or go out of business.”

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Tyler’s Run set for Oct. 10 By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

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The entire Mother of Mercy High School community gathered Sept. 24 to celebrate Mercy Day, the feast of Our Lady of Mercy. Sisters of Mercy communities and institutions around the world celebrate Mercy Day. Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, far right, celebrated the allschool Mass at Mercy. Pictured with Schnurr are, left to right, Mercy students Gina Carmosino, Sammy Theders and Nikole Barkalow, who served as acolytes, and Deacon Max Schelman. Mercy was the first girls’ school on the west side to welcome the archbishop for a liturgy.

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place inside the park. The Tyler’s Run Foundation Inc. was founded in 2004. The foundation’s purpose is to educate and raise awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and to inform as many new parents, grandparents and Child Care providers of the Back to Sleep program. Frey says her family has two main goals: that Tyler be remembered and that SIDS be conquered. For registration and information, visit the Web site at www.tylersrun.com. For information on the Pump and Run, visit www.pumpandrunrace.com. Frey said in the past 10 years there has been an estimated 50 percent reduction in deaths due to SIDs attributed to the Back to Sleep program.

The College of Mount St. Joseph presents Discussions of Leadership: Courageous Women Who Lead, a panel discussion and networking event for women, 8-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the College Theatre. WKRC-TV Local 12 news anchor Cammy Dierking will serve as the keynote speaker and lead a lively discussion between the panel and audience. Dierking helped to establish the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky Women’s Sports Association, an organization that recognizes and promotes opportunities for female

athletes, and serves on its board of directors. Women from the areas of corporate, nonprofit, education, legal, health care, and small business will discuss topics such as: making leaps from one industry to another, handling conflicts between business and personal ethics, and overcoming challenges faced by women leaders. Panel members for the session include: • Dr. Daryl A. Cottrell, endocrinologist and assistant program director in the Department of Medical Education at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

• Sally Duffy, SC, president/CEO of the SC Ministry Foundation in Cincinnati. • Donna Eby, a partner in Sanger & Eby in Cincinnati. • Janice Ferguson, manager of GE Women’s Network, Cincinnati. • Deborah Simpson, president of Multi-Craft in Newport, Ky. • Grace Szubski, an attorney with Seaman Garson LLC in Cleveland, Ohio. • Kathleen Tierney Ware, president of Mayerson Academy, Cincinnati. The day begins with registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The program begins at 8:30 a.m.

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“Putting a baby to sleep on his or her back is the number one risk reducer,” Frey said. “There is no cure at this time. I really feel Tyler’s Run has saved some babies’ lives. Maybe that’s why he was here for 68 days … so he could help save other babies.”

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To celebrate and honor the 150 years they have been serving Cincinnati, Bayley Place will honor the Sisters of Charity at its annual Diamond Tribute Award Dinner Friday, Oct. 16, at the Western Hills Country Club. “The Diamond Tribute Award is bestowed upon organizations or individuals who have shown exceptional investment, compassion and engagement in our community,” said Adrienne Walsh, Bayley Place president. “We believe that the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati encompass these qualities and many more. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to publicly acknowledge their service and our gratitude.” The event also is a way to raise funds for the support of Bayley Place residents, and members of the Eldermount Adult Day program who are in need and other outreach programs. As a sign of gratitude and to impress upon the Sisters just how great an impact their work has had on communities throughout Cincinnati, Bayley Place is inviting everyone to visit www.bayleyplace.org. For more information go to the Bayley Place Web site at srcharitycinti.org or call 347-4040.

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As fall settles in, local runners are preparing for an annual autumn ritual: Tyler’s Run. The 12th annual Tyler’s Run is Saturday, Oct. 10, at Miami Whitewater Park, 9001 Mt. Hope Road. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the race start time is 9 a.m. for the 5k walk/run and 10k run. This year Lord’s Gym is organizing a Pump and Run. Athletes can bench press a percentage of their body weight based upon an age and gender handicap, and earn a 30-second time reduction off their run for each bench press repetition. The run is in memory of Tyler Frey who was born on Oct. 30, 1996, the third son

of Mark and Kelly Frey and the younger brother to Josh and Cody. Just 12 days after his first Christmas on Jan. 6, 1997, Tyler died from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) at just 68 days old. Tyler had just been given a clean bill of health at his 2 month check up. That same year Tyler’s uncle, Bob Duncan, of Wheelie Fun, decided to hold a 5K Run/Walk and Duathlon in memory of Tyler. “We all wanted Tyler to be remembered in a special way,” said Jane Frey, Tyler’s grandmother. The first annual Tyler’s Run was at Lebanon Raceway on Oct. 11, 1997. It raised $12,000. Since then, the race moved to Miami Whitewater Park, where the park’s size allows all of the walking and running to take

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Local Kiwanis project lights up school By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

The White Oak-Monfort Heights Kiwanis found a way to shed some light on its international label. The local service organization teamed up with Cincinnati-based SonLight Power and the Quito, Ecuador chapter of the Kiwanis to bring light to an isolated village school. The Brilla Sol school name translates to Brilliant Sun, which is fitting, since the project brought solar power to the village school. Allen Rainey, founder and director of SonLight Power, spoke about his organization to the White Oak-Monfort Heights chapter, and shared with the members the magic of the moment that village children first see electric light in their dark villages. The talk electrified the local Kiwanis group and at least two members began to plan for an installation at Brilla Sol. Joe Briener, the group’s president, goes to church with Rainey, so he had seen the miracle of light projects that Rainey’s organization installs. The first plan was to send a team to Equador, but health issues made that plan fall through.

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The Quito, Equador, Kiwanis with the solar array the group installed in Brilla Sol. The project was funded by the White OakMonfort Heights Kiwanis Club. The neighbor of another member spoke to the group and he had a brother who belonged to a Kiwanis group in Central America. They eventually came up with Plan B: the local chapter would raise the money for the project to install a 240-watt system while Kiwanis belonging to a chapter in Quito, Equador, would provide the labor. Rainey said he wasn’t planning an Equador project, but as the connection between the groups developed, he took it as a leading and followed along.

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Sonlight Power serves the poor in Central and South America as well as Africa by supplying a source of affordable electricity to impoverished communities. Using solar panel technology and volunteer work teams, SonLight Power connects orphanages, medical clinics, schools and churches to a 30 year supply of electricity. This sustainable power source releases children who work in the fields during the day to get an education in the evening after dark. It provides refrigeration to store medications at clinics in remote locations. SonLight Power systems power lighting so the orphanage cook can prepare breakfast for 100 children before sunrise or simply run a fan to create a refreshing breeze on a 110 degree day. The installation of the solar panel system also gives SonLight Power team members the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus’s love as the reason the team is there. For more information about SonLight Power, visit the Web site at www.sonlightpower.org. “We are always open to where we are led,” he said. “That was a great partnership.” “So it’s a real international project,” Breiner said. The $3,500 project fit right into the White OakMonfort Heights Kiwanis group’s program. The group is ear-deep in support for local schools in this community, and it is only fitting that when the group looked for a project outside the community it was children and schools who got the most benefit. “The school is the main focal point of the whole village,” Breiner said. “We

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every Monday at the Take 5 Bar and Grill, 6957 Harrison Ave. For information, call president Joe Breiner at 741-8022 or Al Crowell at 385-2013.

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Five vie for Cleves council seats By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

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Santen says the biggest challenge facing the village is a lack of economic development. He said the village needs to address the vacant storefronts and how to make it easy for businesses to locate in Cleves. “We need business revenue,” he said. “It is difficult to provide service and maintain safety services without it.” Danny Stacy says Cleves is his hometown and he wants to make a difference there. The lifelong Cleves resident of the village is a Taylor High School graduate and his daughter and grandchildren also live in the village. Stacy, who was mayor of the village for four years, said he likes to be involved. He also spent eight years on the Three Rivers Board of Education. Stacy says the village has a lot of potential. “I believe that we need to bring the commercial retail development to Cleves, to help reduce the taxes on our

residents,” he said. He’s proud of the work he did to try to locate a WalMart in Cleves, and says talking with a big box developer was a paradigm shift for some villagers. “When the economy turns around, we need that kind of economic growth here,” he said. He says new residential development would also be good for the village. He says if elected, he will work with council to keep the maintenance, fire and police departments strong. “The challenge is to keep taxes low while still maintaining services,” he said. Gary D. Walters describes himself as a results-oriented, fiscallyconservative and an accountable council mem-

Stacy Walters ber. He has lived in Cleves for 13 years and was formerly the building inspector and zoning director and sat on the Planning and Zoning Committee “If elected, what you will see are the continued positive results, fiscal conservativeness and accountability that I have been doing since I was appointed to council in 2008,” he said. Walters said he wanted to make a difference and decided to interview for a vacated council seat. Since his appointment, he says he has successfully

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Meyers Santen costs where feasible, and to work on the overall aesthetics of the village. John Santen says he enjoys helping to provide a safe community, resolving issues, developing business, and interacting with my neighbors. He has lived in Cleves since 1997. Currently the vice mayor, he says his business experience is an asset on council. He claims he is the most fiscally conservative member. “I don’t want to borrow money,” he said. “I want us to live within what we have. Many times I am the only vote against high cost projects and borrowing money to fund them.” Santen has been a councilman for six years and is currently chairman of the Park Committee. He also sits on the Safety Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee, which he also chaired in the past. He has also served on the Streets Committee and the Three Rivers School District Development Committee.

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introduced and helped pass several ordinances that better the village and its residents, including the implementation of the International Property Maintenance Codes and the Property Rental Inspection Ordinance which allows for multi-family rental property to be inspected before it is leased or rented. Walters said he also saw to it that the village administration building was brought up to code and a back-up automatic generator was installed in case of an emergency. He also points to the village re-sale of property after several failed attempts to sell it previously and a TIF program that will benefit streets and the community in the future.

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Cheviot hires development director By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Caroline Statkus said she’s worked with a lot of municipalities during her career as a community planner, but Cheviot has been one of the best cities with which to work. City officials like working with her too. The city recently hired her to be Cheviot’s first economic development director. Statkus worked with city leaders on revitalization efforts through Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission’s Project Impact program from 2006 to 2008. She retired from the county last September, and Cheviot has hired her on a part-time basis to spur economic growth. “As the economic development director she will guide Cheviot in identifying new opportunities and fund-

ing mechanisms to promote community and business district vitality,” said Cheviot Mayor Samuel Keller. “We’re really excited about having her aboard and helping with the projects we have going.” Statkus has a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Cincinnati and earned her credentials from the American Institute of Certified Planning. While working with the county’s regional planning commission she played a leading role in many projects including Hamilton County’s Comprehensive Development Strategy, the Eastern Corridor Land Use Vision Plan, the Western Hamilton County Collaborative Plan and the county’s First Suburbs Consortium. She said that during the two years she worked with Cheviot through Project Impact she helped the city

develop strategies to improve its housing stock, refresh the business district and market the city as a great place to live. She said city leaders were always receptive to new ideas and willing to try new approaches, which is a big reason she accepted the city’s job offer. “They’re just a great community to work with and I think they have a lot of potential,” Statkus said. “I’ve worked with several communities and Cheviot has probably been one of the best communities I worked with. They actually carry through on ideas.” Keller said city leaders decided to bring in Statkus because they feel they are doing a great job improving the city’s housing stock, but they haven’t focused enough on the business district. “No one in the administration or on council has the

time or resources to do so,” Keller said. “We felt it Statkus was important we maintain the business district.” He said she is a part-time employee who will work 20 hours per week and be compensated $36 per hour. Keller said Statkus will not receive benefits from the city. Statkus said she’s already started looking into applying for grants to fund a streetscape in the business corridor, and she’s going to be meeting with business owners to gather their input on the business district. She said she will help the city find ways to revitalize the business district, attract new business and retain existing ones. “Basically, we’re just trying to renew interest in the city,” she said.

Dunham honors members who are 90 Community Press Staff Report Connie Ober said the Dunham Senior Club honored the “most senior” of the seniors who belong to the center. The club recently acknowledged club members who have reached at least 90 years of age. “These ‘most senior’ of the seniors were recognized at a luncheon and ceremony,” said Ober, director of the Dunham Senior Club. She said the oldest member is 94 years old. Dunham Senior Club members who were honored include Betty Bluemel, Robert Doolan, John Ertel, Loretta Heiser, Marion Howarth, Robert Jacobson, Robert Kahsar, Marion Lee and her husband, Fielding

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The Dunham Senior Club recently honored its members who have reached age 90 or above. Members who have hit the 90 mark are, from left, front row, Ceil Yetter, Betty Bluemel, Marion Howarth, Loretta Heiser, Ruth Strike, Marion Lee and Robert Jacobson; back row, Robert Doolan, Vernon Schroeder, Fielding Lee, John Ertel and Robert Kahsar. Lee, Vernon Schroeder, Ruth Strike and Ceil Yetter. “Honorees were given a corsage or boutonniere, and a remembrance which showed the top news headlines for the week in which they were born, top songs for that year and other facts

about the year of his or her birth,” Ober said. “All members who attended the luncheon were also given a place mat showing facts about the decade in which they were born.” She said the Dunham Choraliers choral group

entertained those in attendance with a concert of patriotic and popular songs. And to close the program, the members who were honored for reaching 90 years each gave a brief talk on their individual lives and experiences, she said.

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‘In Country’ author speaks at the Mount Bobbie Ann Mason, author of “In Country,” will speak at the College of Mount St. Joseph Theatre at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in a lecture that is free to the public. The College Theatre lobby opens at 6 p.m. where coffee and copies of Mason’s book will be available for sale. “In Country” is the story of a young girl and her life in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, which left her fatherless. She lives in rural Kentucky with her Uncle Emmett, who is suffering from the effects of Agent Orange. While living a typical teenage life of movies, music and television, she becomes obsessed with the war and is determined to understand it.

“In Country” has remained in print since its initial publication, and has found its way into many classrooms. The Vietnam Veterans of America awarded Mason its President’s Citation for Contribution to the Arts for the novel, and, in 1989, it was made into a film starring Emily Lloyd and Bruce Willis, whose performance earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 1990 Golden Globe Awards. “In Country” is being sold at the Mount’s bookstore at 244-4416 or online at http://inside.msj.edu/ campus/bookstore. For more information about Bobbie Ann Mason’s lecture, call the College of Mount St. Joseph at 2444871 or go online to www.msj.edu.

Miami Heights teen earns Eagle Scout By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

One of the greatest moments so far in Michael Martini’s life was the day he finally accomplished a goal he’s had in mind since he was 9 years old. The Miami Heights teen was recently awarded his Eagle Scout ranking in a court of honor ceremony his parents hosted for him at their home. “It felt really great accomplishing my Eagle Scout,” said Martini, a member of Boy Scout Troop 871 at St. Jude Church. “My mom and dad and everyone else were really excited for me.” There was also another reason achieving the highest honor in Boy Scouts meant a lot to the Diamond Oaks junior. “My grandpa really wanted me to get it,” Martini said. “I started out in Cub Scouts when I was about 9 years old, and I went all the way through for him. He influenced me to go all the way.” He and his 84-year-old paternal grandfather share a close relationship and he said his grandfather encouraged him to stick it out. He said the camp outs and canoe trips make Scouting enjoyable, but he also wanted to earn his Eagle Scout because it would be a great learning experience. Along the way he collected 32 merit badges – the most of any Scout in the history of the St. Jude troop, he said. Steve Martini, Michael’s father, said it was fulfilling to see his son accomplish his goal. “It was something he was striving for and he worked on it for a long time,” Steve Martini said. “He achieved what he wanted to do. “I was involved in Scouting when I was younger, but I fell about a year shy of reaching my Eagle Scout. To

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Miami Heights teenager Michael Martini, a junior at Diamond Oaks, recently earned his Eagle Scout ranking. A member of Troop 871 at St. Jude Church, Martini organized a collection of 450 books and donated them to the library at St. Joseph School near downtown Cincinnati. have Michael achieve it was special,” Steve said. Michael Martini said he organized a collection of 450 books for his Eagle Scout project. He said he and his fellow troop members built storage bins to house all the books, and then donated everything to the library at St. Joseph School in Queensgate. He said it took about five or six months to gather up all the books, and when the project was completed he spent about 200 hours on paperwork and writing a report about what his project involved and what it taught him. “It took me about a year to go through the whole process and get the whole project completed,” he said. “But it made me feel great that I was able to collect that many books and help the kids at St. Joseph.”

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The junior high choir from Our Lady of Lourdes School recently sang the national anthem at Great American Ball Park before a Cincinnati Reds game. The group is pictured with Reds manager Dusty Baker.

On the last day of school, all Seton High School freshmen and sophomores turned their personal Tablet PCs over to the school’s educational technology department for summer maintenance and upgrades. The students will receive their upgraded and improved tablet back by July 7. Seton incorporated one-to-one student computing for two classes this year. Next year, freshmen, sophomores and juniors will have their own tablets. Seton provides all software and service on-site and retains ownership of the Tablets until the students graduate. Tablets for the 178 incoming freshmen will be ready by Aug. 20, when Tablet PC training for the class of 2013 begins. Pictured are Emily Herdeman, Shelby Wauligman and Emily Stautberg.

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Several recent eighthgrade graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes School received scholarships to area high schools. Pictured from fron left are Steven Leesman, Molly Stowe, Abby Dinkelacker, Danielle Chin and Robert Capannari; second row, Allie Souders, Rebecca Slageter, Grace Liesch, Maria Finnell and Sarah Bailey; third row, Joey Maly, Sara Staggs, Kristi O’Conner, Tony Faillace and Matt Cahall.

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At the end-of-the-school-year Mass, students at St. Dominic School sing the “Circle Song.” During the song, they pass a symbol to the next class. Pictured from left are Kayla Krommer, Brad Murphy and Kyle Berndsen.

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The following students were named to the spring quarter dean’s list at the University of Cincinnati: Amanda Abbott, Maria Acito, David Adams, Donald Adams, Robert Adams, Shannon Adams, Emily Addison, Alexander Ahlers, Jeffery Alborn, Michael Allgeyer, Nicholas Allgeyer, Amel Alqadah, Namrud Andemariam, Samantha Anthony, Amanda Appiarius, David Arey, Natalee Atkins, Carl Ausdenmoore, Robert J Averbeck, Bradley Bacher, Nicholas Bachus, Melissa Back, Logan Ballinger, John Ballman, Eric Bambach, Lisa Bambach, Samuel Banzhaf, Jason Bareswilt, Nicholas Barnes, Thomas Baudendistel, Kevin Baute, Elizabeth Baverman, Maria Baverman, Kara Bazeley, Jenna Beall, Kelsey Beckenhaupt, Daniel Becker, Michael Becker, Alan Bedinghaus, Amy Bedinghaus, Blair Bedinghaus, Kelly Bedinghaus, Eric Beerman, Matthew Bengel, Theresa Bengel, Jessica Benson, Sydney Benter, Brian Berling, Jason Berling, Kenneth Berling, David Berninger, Ellen Berninger, Steven Bessler, Jamie Bethel, Brandon Bias, Bridgette Biggs, Allysia Billow, Sara Birkofer, Brian Bisher, Erin Blanchard, Sarah Blazak, Douglas Bley, Melissa Bodner, Charles Boehm, Mallorie Boeing, Amanda Bogenschutz, Kevin Bohache, Megan Bohman, Kevin Bole, Craig Bollmer, Jacquelyn Bollmer, Sara Bonert, Stacey Bosley, Adam Bowman, Lindsey Boyle, Julia Brady, Matthew Breen, Joshua Briede, Michael Brinck, Ashley Brinkman, Elizabeth Brinkmoeller, Laura Brothers, Celeste Brott, Mackenzie Broxterman, Samantha Buchholz, Jonathan Budde, Kelly Buller, John Burger, Daniel Burke, Patrick Burke, David Burwinkel, Craig Buschle, Christopher Busse, Michael Butler, Johnnie Buttelwerth, Michael Cabral, Kassie Calahan, Billy Cantley, Kymjetta Carr, Louis Carraher, Anastasia Carrier, Stacey Catanzaro, Bradley Center, Spencer Chamberlain, Brian Chambers, Stephanie Champness, Allison Chaney, Zachary Chaney, Roland Cheek, Heather Cherry, Rachael Chiseck, Jenna Clarke, Brittanie Clements, Bradley Clevenger, Vincent Cole, Stephanie Collins, Susan Collins, Claire Collord, Adam Colwell, Benjamin Combs, Gregory Cook, Julie Cook, Heather Cooper, Bryan Corbett, Christopher Corbett, Gary Cornwall, Emily Cosker, Rachel Cosmik, Amber Cowans, Caitlin Craddock, Colin Craig, Brian Crowley, Charles Crusham, Michael Crusham, Michael Crusham, T. Cummings, Alex Czanik, Jennifer Damico, Christopher Darbie, Dawn Daulton, Samantha Davenport, Janet Davidson, Eugenia Davis, Shaun Day, Lydia Delfavero, Erin Detrow, Kurt Deutschle, Ashley Dickerson, Lauren Dickey, Bryan Dickman, Alex Dieterle, James Dietrich, Patrick Ding, Allison Dinkelacker, Brandi Dirr, Nicholas Disimile, Stephan Dixon, Jonathan Doerger, Peter Donkor, Christopher Dooros, Katherine Dopieralski, Kelly Dorsey, Matthew Dotterman, Kevin Doyle, Mary Margaret Doyle, Kyle Dragan, Lorain Drais, Laura Droba, Ashley Duke, Andrew Dulle, Sarah Dunaway, Johnathon Dunnette, Lauren DuPont, Elizabeth Duquette, Tina Eagle, Megan Eason, Alexander Ebner, Christopher Edelen, Joann Edwards, Andrew Egloff, Allison Ehrnschwender, Anna Eilers, Brittney Ellert, Christina Ellert, Elias Ellis, Fauzia Ellis, Shannon Ellis, Thomas Ellis, Bryan Ellsberry, Christine Englert, Kristy Essen, Paul Eubanks, Patrick Ewald, Anna Fahey, Lindsay Farrell, Peter Farwick, Amanda Fee, Christina Feist, Jessica Fischer, Hilary Fischesser, Matthew Fishwick, Kaitlin Fitz, Alice Flanders, Veronica Flowers, Patrick Fluegeman, Kathleen Forste, Kari Frampton, Leeann Frank, Zach Franke,

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Graduates

Katie Murray has graduated magna cum laude from the University of Indianapolis with a bachelor of science degree. Murrary majored in environmental chemistry with minors in biology and environment studies. A Mother of Mercy High School graduate, she is the daughter of Steve and Nancy Murray of Green Township. • Emily Schmetzer has graduated cum laude from Ohio University with a bachelor of science degree in hearing, speech and language sciences. Schmetzer plans to work with deaf and hearingimpaired children. She will return to OU this fall to earn a master’s degree. • Laura Roth has graduated from Otterbein College with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is the daughter of David and Debbie Roth of Green Township.

Scholarships

Monfort Heights resident Joseph Bova is one of seven incoming freshmen to receive a full, four-year $80,000 Cincinnatus scholarship to pay for tuition, room and board, books and fees at the University of Cincinnati. The scholarship was awarded after a competition on UC’s campus offered $18 million in different levels of scholarships. Bova, a graduate of La Salle High School, plans to major in industrial design in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning.

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October 7, 2009

ESAP helps students attend Elder Winners of the Elder Scholar’s Assistance Program scholarships were recognized at a reception at Elder High School on Aug. 15. Recipients were selected based on essays submitted. The Elder Scholars Assistance Program or ESAP was founded in 2005 to provide scholarships and financial aid to families at 10 Catholic grade schools within what was then the Elder High School district. Today ESAP has grown to include twenty west-side grade schools that feed into several area Catholic high schools. Over the past five years, ESAP has awarded over $580,000 to 1500 students. ESAP was started by George “Butch” Hubert Jr., an 1959 Elder alumnus. Hubert grew up in Fairmont and was the son of a poor family with a struggling butcher supply company. He was not able to play sports or participate in extracurriculars as every moment was devoted to the family business. From these beginnings, Hubert began the legacy of working hard and giving back. The lessons he learned from his family, the nuns at St. Leo’s grade school and the priests at Elder were never far from his mind, nor was Elder’s motto, “What I had I gave.

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in her power to attain it, and still it was not enough. Her story stayed with Hubert. He tried to find her again to personally aid her but could not. Her story and her struggles, however, resonated with him and his humble beginnings. How could he help her and others like her, people who are working hard and doing their best and trying to raise children with values? A plan began to form – the creation a scholarship fund to help families afford Catholic school tuition. The result was the establishment of the Elder’s Scholarship

Assistance Program. Until recently, Hubert remained the anonymous donor. “My dad did not want attention drawn to himself,” said his daughter Kathy Hubert Smith. “He was just glad to be helping others, but it was brought to his attention that if he announced himself, his example could spur more generosity. His giving could be a light drawing others to follow and give. And in this light, it is our hope that others will follow.” In the coming months, Hubert’s family (10 children

From left, St. William School eighth-graders Savion Truitt, Marcy Driehaus, Patrick Schoeppner and Laura Wolter were among the 47 area grade school students who were each awarded a $500 scholarship through Elder High School’s Elder Scholars Assistance Program. The winners, who came from 20 area Catholic grade schools, were awarded scholarships for their eighth-grade year based on applications they submitted and essays they wrote about community service and Catholic education. The scholarship program was founded by Elder alumnus Butch Hubert, and has grown from awarding scholarships to students in 10 schools to students in 20 schools. All the winners were recently recognized at an awards ceremony in Elder’s Schaeper Center. and their spouses) will be expanding the program to assist even more families attain a quality Catholic education. The first endeavor will be a program where gifts to ESAP will be matched dollar for dollar by the family. In 2009, ESAP awarded close to $140,000 to more than 350 families. Kathy Hubert Smith shared these final thoughts with the scholarships recipients and their families: “You have

shown the ESAP spirit. You are the parent modeling – you are the student giving freely. Remember this award and how it was earned. Continue to be an example of generosity and continue to make our world a better and brighter place.” For more information on ESAP, contact Mike Hengehold at Hengehold Capital Management LLC, 6116 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247, 598-5120 or mike@hengeholdcapital.com.

New McAuley principal says it’s a dream job By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Chris Pastura says stepping into the principal’s office at McAuley High School is like going to bat after Hank Aaron. “It’s a little intimidating to follow Cheryl,” he said. “But

she’s an excellent mentor and I think she is in the right place at the right time for our school.” Cheryl Sucher is the president of McAuley High School and Pastura has taken over the duties of principal at the all-girl school. After 11 years as an

assistant principal at Notre Dame Academy, in Park Hills, Ky., Pastura said he was ready to take the lead at a school. “I wanted to make the move, and McAuley really is a dream come true,” he said. “It has a similar atmosphere and I am really blessed to be

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Chris Pastura is settling into new routines in his new job as principal of McAuley High School. “I walked into a system here where there is no need to change direction. I believe my job is to oversee continuing improvement.” Pastura says he’s made the transition to his new school and when Notre Dame Academy plays McAuley this year in sports, he has no divided loyalties: He’s a Mohawk fan. “A little friendly competition never hurt anybody,” he said.

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Here’s a quick rundown on new McAuley principal Chris Pastura. Vital statistics: Married 10 years to wife Aninha who he met as a missionary in Brazil. Two children, Nico, 6 and Carmen, 15 months. Lives in Edgewood, Ky. Favorite color: Blue Favorite Graeter’s flavor: Coconut Chip Best date night: Good dinner and conversation with wife Aninha; no kids allowed. Pizza toppings: Load it up: pepperoni, sausage, olives, pepperocini, onions, mushrooms and fresh tomatoes. Hobbies: Music, camping, outdoors Roots for: McAuley, University of Notre Dame where he’s enrolled, Xavier basketball and the Bengals. Book that most influenced his life: The Bible. “I know it sounds canned, but it’s true. The stories always inspire me.” Message to students: “My door’s always open. There is power in a conversation. When you sit down and talk about things you can avoid so many problems.”

SPORTS This week in soccer

• Western Hills High School boys beat North College Hill High School 9-1, Sept. 28. Gyau scored five goals, Kunkemoeller scored two goals and Flanders and Sgouris both scored one goal for Western Hills. Western Hills advances to 4-7 with the win. • La Salle High School boys tied with Carroll High School 1-1, Sept. 29. Kyle Smith scored La Salle’s goal. La Salle is 2-4-3 with the tie. • Taylor High School boys tied with Madeira High School 1-1, Sept. 29. Jason Krummin scored Taylor’s goal. Taylor is 4-4-3 with the tie. • St. Xavier High School boys shut out Fenwick High School 2-0, Sept. 29. PJ Seuss and Connor Sambrookes scored the goals. Joshua Kellam made three saves for St. Xavier. St. X advances to 7-4 with the win. • Mercy High School girls’ game against Mt. Notre Dame, Sept. 30, ended 0-0. Mercy’s Emily Garcia made 10 saves. Mercy is 4-3-4 with the tie.

This week in tennis

• Taylor High School tied with Glen Este High School 22, Sept. 28. Taylor’s Ines Crnkovic beat Sarah Parrish 6-0, 6-2; Emily Meyer beat Keara Mulvaney 6-4, 6-3. • Mercy High School girls beat Oak Hills High School 50, Sept. 29. Heather Smith beat Emma Wilhelmus 6-0, 61; Michelle Weber beat Jackie Ehrman 6-3, 6-2; Lizzie Miller beat Maddie Bieber 6-1, 6-3.; Caroline Sullivan and Madeline Tucker beat Katelyn Gilkey and Megan Wittich 6-0, 6-1; Perin Acito and Molly Kollman beat Kate Huber and Jamie Frolicher 6-2, 6-2. • Taylor beat Norwood 5-0, Oct. 1. Ines Crnkovic beat Ashley Schleben 6-0, 7-6; Emily Meyer beat Rachel Fiasco 6-0, 6-0; Kempf beat Tabby Tucker 6-0, 6-0; Carissa Gandenberger and Sarah Fangman beat Natalie Ayers and Melissa Prantl 6-0, 6-0. Taylor advances to 5-9 with the win. • Mercy finished second in Flight C at the Coaches’ Classic.

Golfers win invitational

The Thomas More College men’s golf team shot a 36hole total of 599 (293-306) to win the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Fall Invitational Sept. 29, and senior Joe Ruzick, a La Salle High School graduate, earned medalist honors at the event held at Oak Tree Country Club in West Middlesex, Penn. Ruzick carded a 141 (68-73) to earn medalist honors over his teammate junior Brandon Dulle (Cincinnati, Ohio/Saint Xavier), who finished second with a 145 (71-74). The Saints’ 599 was 27-strokes lower then runner-up Washington & Jefferson College’s 626. The PAC Fall Invitational counts towards one half of the 72-hole total used to determine the 2009-10 PAC champion, which earns the conference’s automatic bid to the 2010 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship. The final 36 holes will be played at Oak Tree in April of 2010. The Saints closed out their season on Oct. 3 when they played in the 18-hole Centre College Invitational in Danville, Ky.

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Elder’s undefeated season was derailed in week six as St. Xavier’s stout defense held the Panthers in check to secure a 17-7 win for the Bombers. Both nationally ranked teams now stand at 5-1. Before the game, Elder was No. 3 in the USA Today Super 25 with St. Xavier slotted at No. 25. St. Xavier rushed for 133 yards in the game while holding Elder to just five yards on the ground. Elder housed a 7-3 lead before St. Xavier’s Nigel Muhammad gave the Bombers a 10-3 lead with 4:01 remaining in the second quarter with a sevenyard touchdown run. Alex Welch hauled in a nine-yard touchdown reception from senior quarterback Mark Miller to provide Elder with its only score of the game in the first quarter. St. Xavier extended its lead to 17-7 on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Luke Massa to Will Carroll with 3:29 left in the third quarter. Elder needs to bounce back fast as the Panthers prepare to host Moeller (50) in week seven at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The Panthers defeated a plethora of in-state rivals and out-of-state powers this season before falling to St. Xavier. Elder downed East St. Louis 49-28 at Nippert Stadium to open the season; beat Colerain 20-7 at The Pit, a game that aired on ESPN; defeated Louisville Trinity 26-7; survived a pesky La Salle team 23-13 on the road; and demolished Lakewood St. Edward 38-14. “Our motto this year has been trust: Trust your teammates, trust your coaches, trust the other 10 guys on the field and know they have your back,” Miller said. “We’ve got a great chemistry with each other.” Before losing to St. Xavier, Elder had won 17 of its last 18 games dating back to last season; the lone loss was a 28-20 defeat in the 2008 Division I state finals to Cleveland St. Ignatius, which is currently ranked No. 1 in the state. Elder’s 2009 offense hasn’t been as explosive as it was in 2008 when it averaged 35 points per game and reached – or surpassed – the 48-point barrier five times. But it has still been potent. Through six games, Elder is averaging just over 27 points per game. Indiana University recruit Tim O’Conner, Elder’s top receiver, suffered a fractured wrist on the Panthers’ first offensive play against St. Xavier.

The family of John Sievering, who went into cardiac arrest during the Sept. 11 Elder game, would like to thank those who helped him, prayed for him and tried to save him before his passing 10 days later, Sept. 21: “For those of you who attended Elder’s game on Sept. 11, we, the Sievering Family, would like to thank you all for your prayers and for those who helped our beautiful John. We love him very much and knowing how many people were there that night at the game who tried everything they could to save our John and helped to encourage us all and comfort us. It’s comforting to know that there are people who never met John but were so caring both in the medical needs and the spiritual needs of John and his family. John was an Elder grad of 1965 and played football for four years. He was a husband, a father of four girls and three sons-inlaw, and a grandfather of five with one on the way. He was a son and brother of five siblings. He went to be with our Lord on Sept. 21. He has reached and earned his reward with the Lord. We thank you all for your prayers and love.” Sincerely, The Sievering Family game; the 2009 rendition is yielding just 15.0 points a game.

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Mark Miller drops back for a pass in the first quarter. Elder fell to St. Xavier 17-7. O’Conner caught the pass for 36 yards but will likely miss the rest of the season as a result. O’Conner, who last year was the Panthers’ No. 2 wide receiver behind Josh Jones, made a seamless transition to No. 1 on the depth chart before the injury; O’Conner had 29 catches for 394 yards – an average of 13.58 yards per reception – and five touchdowns. “ W h a t makes Tim a great receiver is his work ethic,” Miller said. “He always puts in time and never complains.” Miller, meanwhile, is completing 65.3-percent of his passes and has thrown 12 touchdowns to just three interceptions. Against St. Xavier, Miller was 18-of-37 passing for 250 yards with one touchdown and one interception. “I’ve been playing baseball with Tim ever since the fifth grade, and we’ve developed a bond with each other. We just naturally click,” Miller said of his top target. “I know where he’s going to go (on the field), and he knows where I’m going to put the ball.”

With O’Conner out of the lineup, receivers Welch (21 receptions, 288 yards with three touchdowns) and Selby Chidemo (18 receptions, 226 yards and two touchdowns) will likely be called upon to pick-up the slack. The running game has also been more than adequate. Senior Adam Brown, who is averaging 67.8 yards per game and 6.1 yards per carry, and junior Ben Coffaro, who is averaging 70.7 yards per game and 6.4 yards per carry, have formed a nice twoheaded monster; the tandem has combined for six rushing touchdowns, and Coffaro has established himself in the passing game, hauling in 24 catches for 217 yards on the season. “They can take each carry for a touchdown, so it’s exciting to watch them run,” Miller said. “Both of them work very hard, and I’ve become pretty comfortable with just handing the ball off and watching them get four, five, six yards a pop.” Elder may be known for its juggernaut of an offense, but the defense is doing its job – and it’s doing it better than last year. The 2008 team allowed 17.1 points a

Bishop Watterson 27, La Salle 21

The Lancers launch into the second-of-three consecutive brutal road games with a week-seven contest against St. Xavier (5-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. La Salle lost to Bishop Watterson, 27-21, while battling a roughly 230-mile roundtrip in week six. After facing St. Xavier, La Salle travels to face Moeller (5-0) in week eight Oct. 16 St. Xavier is ranked No. 4 in Cincinnati with Moeller slotted at No. 2 according to the Enquirer’s Division I Coaches’ Poll for week five. The Lancers are ranked No. 8 in the Division I poll. The Bombers bested nationally ranked Elder in week six, 17-7, bringing both St. Xavier and the Panthers to 5-1. The Lancers dropped to 4-2 Against Bishop Watterson, La Salle fell behind by a 17-0 margin in the second quarter and couldn’t recover. Lancer junior Andrew Kummer was 29-of-52 passing for 320 yards and two touchdowns. La Salle’s Matt Farrell accounted for 63 all-purpose yards and two rushing touchdowns against Bishop Watterson.

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Lakota East 24, Oak Hills 14

Lakota East picked up its first victory of the season with a week-six win over Oak Hills, 24-14. The game was played Thursday, Oct. 1, as the Highlanders fell to 3-3 with the loss. Oak Hills trailed Lakota East by a score of 21-0 before Steve Gebing scored on a nine-yard touchdown run with 1:39 remaining in the third quarter. Gebing completed a pass to Corie Cartmell for a 28yard touchdown which closed the gap to 21-14 with five minutes remaining in the game though Oak Hills was unable to score again. Lakota East out-gained Oak hills by a 223-62 yard margin on the ground in week six. Gebing was 14-for-22 passing for 197 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Gebing also led Oak Hills’ rushing attack with 25 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Cartmell led the Highland receivers with seven catches for 103 yards and a touchdown. Robert Klotz hauled in four receptions for 35 yards against Lakota West. The Highlanders have a difficult road game for week seven as the boys travel to face Princeton at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Princeton fell to 3-3 after losing to Colerain in week six, 31-14.

Reading 43, Taylor 7

Taylor returns home to host Madeira (2-4, 1-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, after suffering a week-six loss to Reading, 43-7. Taylor fell to 3-3 with the loss including a 2-1 record in CHL play after opening the season at 2-0. Reading junior Rashad Kyte scored a pair of rushing touchdowns while gaining 69 yards on the ground against Taylor. Kyte also hauled in a 42-yard touchdown reception. Reading quarterback Brandon Minor was 11-for15 passing for 137 yards and two touchdowns. After Madeira, things don’t get any easier for Taylor in the coming weeks with games against Indian Hill (3-3) in week eight and Wyoming in week nine (6-0).

West High 29, Aiken 6

Western Hills aims to extend its winning streak to four games with a weekseven afternoon home contest at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, against Hughes (1-5). In week six, Western Hills improved to 3-2 with its win over Aiken, 29-6. Aiken fell to 0-6 with the week-six loss and travels to face West Carrollton in week seven at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

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BRIEFLY Taylor High School boys placed second with a 336 in the Division II sectional at Sharon Woods, Oct. 1. Wyoming High School boys were first with 326, Bethel-Tate was third with 337 and Mariemont was fourth with 337.

This week in golf

• Taylor High School’s Matt Nickoson was the top finisher with a 74 at the Cincinnati Hills League Championship at Sharon Woods, Sept. 26, helping his team take first place with a 208 against Indian Hill’s 309, Wyoming’s 319, Mariemont’s

336, Madeira’s 344, Finneytown’s 346 and Reading’s 404. • Oak Hills High School’s Matt Duwel shot 1 over par 37 on the front nine at Miami Whitewater, Sept. 28, helping his team beat Mount Healthy High School 153-227. • St. Xavier High School’s Eric Buse shot a 2 over par 37 on the front nine at Camargo Club, Sept. 28, helping his team score 159 to beat Fairfield’s 186. • McAuley High School’s Alisha Wellman shot a 4 over par 40 on the east course at Glenview, Sept. 28, helping

her team beat Princeton High School 180-259. McAuley advances to 16-6 with the win. • Seton High School’s Bailey Arnold shot 1 over par 36 on the front nine at Hillview, Sept. 28, helping her team beat Harrison High School 165-196. Seton advances to 13-9 with the win. • Oak Hills’ Alaina Hartman shot 8 over 44 on the front nine at Deer Run, Sept. 28, helping her team beat Mercy High School 187-215. • Oak Hills girls beat Milford High School 172-186, Sept. 29.

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• Seton’s Bailey Arnold shot 7 over par 42 on the front nine at Western Hills, Sept. 29, helping her team beat Mercy High School 184-201. • Elder High School’s Daniel Schwarz shot a 3 over par 38 on the front nine at Western Hills Country Club, Sept. 30, helping his team score 156 to beat Oak Hills’ 165 and Colerain’s 175. • Oak Hills’ Biz Paff shot 6 over par 42 on the front nine at Twin Run, Sept. 30, helping her team score 182 to beat Colerain’s 205 and Hamilton’s 272. Oak Hills advances to 11-5 with the win. • Elder’s Daniel Schwarz and Brennen Walsh both shot 3 over 39 on the front nine at Cold Stream Country Club, Oct. 1, helping the Elder boys score 161 to beat Mason’s 166 and Anderson’s 179. • Oak Hills’ Tom Witter shot an even par 36 on the front nine at Miami Whitewater, helping his team beat La Salle 157-169, Oct. 1. Oak Hills advances to 7-7 with the win.

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• Elder High School boys took first place at the Xavier University Cross Country Invitational, Sept. 26. Elder’s Josh Makin was fourth with a time of 17:16; Elder’s Keith

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Taylor junior Brad Rapking watches a shot off the tee Thursday, Oct. 1, while competing in the Division II Sectional Championships at Sharon Woods Golf Course. Taylor turned in a combined score of 336 strokes to finish in second place as a team behind first-place Wyoming at 326. Rapking finished in seventh place as an individual while shooting an 80 to lead Taylor. Matt Nichoson (82), Jared Lee (86), Ben Sander (88) and Dylan Lee (90) were close behind to round out the scoring for Taylor. The top four teams at sectionals advanced to districts. Taylor travels to Weatherwax Golf Course for the Division II District Championships on Thursday, Oct. 8. The top two teams and top two individuals not on a qualifying team advance from districts to state. Taylor’s girls’ golf team also turned in a second-place at sectionals while advancing to districts. The Taylor girls posted a combined score of 398 strokes to take second place at sectionals Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Fairfield Golf Course behind first-place Indian Hill at 376. The Taylor girls travel to Heatherwood Golf Course Oct. 6 for the Division II District Championships with the top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team advancing from districts to state. Senior Jenna Reatherford led the way for the Taylor girls at sectionals while taking third place overall with her score of 80 strokes. ANTHONY AMORINI/STAFF

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Oak Hills’ Velasquez vanquishes record By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

Setting a new Highlander school record mid-season leaves Izak Velasquez with the second half of his senior campaign to whittle seconds off his top mark of 15:50. And if recent results are any indication, Velasquez’s consistent improvements while preparing for his final trip to state won’t be stopping anytime soon, Oak Hills head coach Joe Zeinner said. “Right now we have one of the best runners in the state leading the way for us,” Zeinner said. “(Velasquez) has an internal fire in him that’s uncoachable. When he gets out there, he goes for it.” Velasquez first set a new record for Oak Hills with his time of 15:51 at Tiffin Carnival on Sept. 12. The following week at the Alliance Cross Country Invitational, Velasquez post-

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Seen here during the 2008 District Championships, Oak Hills senior Izak Velasquez recently set a new Highlander school record with his personal-best mark of 15:50. ed his 15:50 mark Sept. 19. All of the Highlander varsity runners posted personal-best times at either Tiffin or Alliance. Junior Cody Lacewell posted a time of 16:14 at Alliance followed by freshman Blake Meyer at 16:58. “We have a really good one-two punch,” Zeinner said of Velasquez and Lacewell.

Senior Max Bischoff posted a time of 16:59 at Tiffin. Brett Frondorf has also been a contributor with his best time of 17:33 from Alliance. “It was really good for us,” Zeinner said of the meets. “We are definitely looking to qualify for regionals (as a team). We are right in the thick of it.” Cincinnati teams split up to compete in two different Division I District Championship events with the top four teams from each heat advancing to regionals. With eight local teams advancing to regionals, Zeinner’s Highlanders are in good position with Oak Hills ranked No. 6 in Cincinnati according to the Enquirer’s Division I Coaches’ Poll for week five. In 2008, the Highlanders qualified to regionals as a team. Velasquez finished third at regionals while qualifying to the 2008 Division I State

Championships. “He’s out to prove something this year,” Zeinner said of Velasquez’s postseason aspirations. Velasquez is currently No. 3 in Cincinnati with his time of 15:50. Mason’s Zach Willis is No. 1 at 14:54 with Anderson’s Nick Vogele at No. 2 at 15:45. Oak Hills faces off against Mason during the Greater Miami Conference finals at Voice of America Park in West Chester on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Highlanders return to Voice of America Park just seven days later for the Division I District Championships Saturday, Oct. 24. “It’s nice preparation for the districts when it really counts,” Zeinner said of the GMC finals. “The other top teams in the city are in (the Greater Catholic League) and they don’t run (at Voice of America Park) for the conference (finals).”

Mount’s Lions on cusp of national ranking The UC Bearcats are the only nationally ranked football team in Cincinnati. For now. The College of Mount St. Joseph squad is a perfect 30 (as of Oct. 2) and for several weeks has been an Honorable Mention in the Division-III Top 25 poll. “We’re not a Top 25 team yet, but I really like where we’re at,” head coach Rod Huber said. “We’re learning how to play as a team.” Mount St. Joe opened the year with a 27-18 win over Wilmington College Sept. 5. Quarterback Craig Mustard (Mason), a Miami of Ohio transfer, threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, hooking up both times with wideout Derick Tabar (Colerain) to give the Lions a 14-12 halftime lead. Tailback Jake Davis (Anderson) gave his team some breathing room with a 2-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. Wide receiver Mike Zies (Anderson) chipped in with four catches for 56 yards, and linebacker Erik Prosser (Oak Hills) led the defense with 16 tackles and a forced fumble. Prosser was named Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. Prosser also led the Lions in tackles (12) during their second game, a 42-19 shellacking of Lakeland College (WI) Sept. 12. Tabar had another bid day at wideout, hauling in six receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns, including a 61-yard scoring burst; he, too, was named HCAC Offensive Player of the Week. Wide receiver Brad Sersion (Anderson) added eight catches of his own for the Lions, which led 28-7 at halftime, and Davis added 64 rushing yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Mount St. Joe remained perfect after its bye week, securing a 45-38 win over Rose-Hulman in its first league game of the season. Although the Lions allowed 38 points, they had

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several big plays defensively, including a recovered fumble by Alex Harbin (Elder). Offensively, Davis had 155 yards and two touchdowns on the ground; he also had a 69-yard touchdown reception. Not surprisingly, he was named HCAC Player of the Week. “He’s had some big games for us,” said Huber, who also been impressed with tailback Brandon Brown (Atlanta Westlake) and senior offensive linemen Anthony Walsh (Moeller) and Chris Harrison (Oak Hills). In addition to HCAC awards, the Mount St. Joe coaching staff also doles out player-of-the-week honors. Recipients include Tabar, Davis, Prosser, freshman defensive back Jerrick Boykin (Glen Este), junior kicker Brian Weimer (Oak Hills), defensive lineman Rob Fox (Colerain) and senior punter Joe Vortkamp (Anderson). Huber praised Boykin for being a model Lion. “He went through his

reps very quietly, didn’t complain about not getting much playing time, and then he came in and shined,” he said. The Lions may be young this year – “We only have three or four seniors on both sides of the ball,” Huber said – but they are certainly diverse; they boast players from eight different states, including New York, Florida

and Missouri. “I’m very proud and excited that we’ve been able to recruit on a regional level, which was unheard of when I got here,” said Huber, who arrived at Mount St. Joe in 1990. “That said, we butter our bread with the (Interstate) 275 kids. Some of these kids used to be rivals (in high school), but when they

step into the locker room, they’re a team. They drop the Elder/La Salle and Oak Hills/Harrison baggage at the door. They still have some fun on Saturday mornings and talk about which high schools won on Friday. But it’s one heartbeat.” Huber has been extreme-

ly pleased with the camaraderie among his players; his defense, for example, goes to see a movie together every Thursday night. Huber hopes that chemistry will lead the Lions to an HCAC championship and an NCAA-playoff berth. “Those are always the goals,” he said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Public service

As a longtime subscriber to the Western Hills Press, I feel an obligation to respond to Mark McCloy’s letter published in the Sept. 23 edition. He presumes to speak for the majority of Western Hills Press readers. He denounces you for publishing columns by Congressman Steve Driehaus. I and many more readers congratulate you. It’s difficult to comprehend the mindset of someone who would seek to silence the press, while he himself is attempting to defame the reputation of our congressman. You are providing a public service for your readers and we are grateful for that. I find Congressman Driehaus to be very forthright in his guest column and I appreciate being informed about his stand on issues. I trust you will continue your excellent reporting of his intelligent and accurate discourse. Mary Ann Ryan Chestnut Park Lane Miami Township

What grandmothers do

On a Saturday in September, I did something that I used to do as a kid and that I used to enjoy. I re-discovered the joy of bike riding around 10 years ago and have been venturing forth on a bike ever since whenever circumstances allow. On Saturday Sept. 19, I took one of my longer bike rides, 26 miles, and I did the ride as part of a fundraiser for the American Council of the Blind of Ohio. I enjoyed the exercise of riding along the Loveland Trail and enjoyed the cool, sunny day. I felt good about making a contribution to a worthy organization and I enjoyed the society of my partner on the tandem bike. Although a few west-siders par-

ticipated in the bike ride, my partner, who is a frequent biking partner of mine, happens to live in Kentucky. Yes, folks, I’ll admit that I, too, once lived in Kentucky, but I have lived on the west side of Cincinnati for 43 years. I think my Cincinnati west-side citizenship papers are due soon. The American Council of the Blind is a major national, state and local organization run and operated by us people who “walk the walk” with some help from our sighted friends. I would like to hear from other grandmothers and grandfathers, too, on what they do for fun, friendship and service to others. If other grandparents are not as bold and obnoxious as I am, perhaps their children and grandchildren can respond. Could my question be a chat room question? Joyce Rogers Morado Drive Covedale

Save library

As a child, I would walk with my best friends to the Cheviot branch for an afternoon of air-conditioned reading, checking out great books such as “A Wrinkle In Time” or “Little House on the Prairie.” As a student at Cheviot, Gamble, West High and UC, I depended on it for research into many projects and term papers. When my kids were old enough to toddle in, we would join other young families for story time on many a wintry afternoon. When they were in school they would depend on the newly built Green Township branch for their school paper research and recreational reading. As an art director, I used the library as an invaluable resource for

Naming rights for library? Or – Why the name “Public Library of Cincinnati”? Or - Library Name Change Why Not? Here are some names you may recognize… Staples Center in Los Angles – Paying $116 million for their naming rights deal through the year 2019. Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati – Paying $75 million for a naming deal through the year 2033. The list goes on and on for multimillion dollar naming deals that have been made in the United States and throughout the world. Even General Motors, with a $13.4 billion bailout, had four arenas under their umbrella of brand names. Here are several things that every citizen of Cincinnati and Hamilton County should know before they go to the polls on Nov. 3: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County receives no money from the city of Cincinnati or Hamilton County. There currently are no bonds, levies or property taxes that support our library. It is the only metropolitan library in Ohio that does not receive any local tax support. Ninety percent of the library funding comes from the state of Ohio. The remaining revenues come from contributions, fines and fees etc. One more little known fact is this – Well over one half of the 40 branches aren’t even in Cincinnati. That's pretty amazing considering the city and the county names are plastered all over our public libraries for free. In the real world (not politics) naming rights are the rights to name a piece of property usually granted in exchange for financial considerations. Viable companies and organizations see

securing the naming rights for stadiums, theaters, and other public gathering places as an excellent form of advertising. Dennis Gates Our public Community library has seen a 28 percent reducPress guest tion in state fundcolumnist ing since 2000, which will cause a deficit of over $16 million by 2010. Without new funding the library will be forced to make dramatic cuts including closing branches, cutting services, and hours. This should be a major concern for everyone! Hopefully everyone becomes aware of this and votes yes on the library Issue 7 – the tax levy to save our libraries. Hey, since we're talking naming and advertising here, maybe we ought to shop around for another name via the highest bidder: “The Great American Library” has a really nice sound to it, don't you think? Our library includes 40 branches plus the busiest main branch in the country and they all have signage. That’s a fantastic opportunity for advertising and brand name exposure. Whatever the good citizens do to help our library, I do believe at the very least the name should change to the Public Library of Ohio since 90 percent of the dwindling funds come from the state. It’s time that Cincinnati and Hamilton County put some money where their names appear (and not just on helicopters, boats, park stickers and streetcars). Wake up and help support one of our greatest and most relevant institutions. Dennis Gates Lives in Western Hills is founder and president of G8S Design Alliance.

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my professional research. My husband and I attended special programs on the history of our area. Today, I count on the library to either have or order my current book club selection. And, as a grandmother of two active little boys, we visit the Green Township branch as a much-needed quiet respite for an hour or so. They even ask when they can go to pick out another book or movie. So, you see, I have had a lifelong relationship with my library in so many ways. I know others who have had this same experience. We have one of the best libraries in the nation and should strive to keep it that way for the future. Thanks for your support of the Save Our Public Library campaign. Linda J. Mitchell Mack Avenue Green Township

Support Issue 7

Yes on Issue 7, save our libraries! Words cannot express how grateful I am for our library system. No matter what topic I’m exploring, our system has the information I need. The library is vital in helping my daughter learn about the joys of reading – without it, I could never provide access to the same books, videos and music. The library does an amazing job at providing age-specific as well as family-focused events and it’s so reassuring to walk into our local branch (Covedale) in this big city have the librarians know my daughter’s name. Please support Issue 7 so that our local branches can continue providing their amazing services to our communities. Allison Whisenhunt Green Glen Lane West Price Hill

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Candidate responsibility

Earlier this year, Cincy Magazine published a study called “The top 43 communities in the Tri-state”. This was a three-state, eight-county study that included cities, townships and villages with populations exceeding 1,000. It included communities in Warren, Butler, Clermont, Boone, Kenton, Dearborn and Hamilton counties and looked at a wide range of quality of life issues. Miami Township was one of only two Hamilton County townships to make the top 20, finishing 15th overall and 12th in safety. Add to this the upcoming groundbreaking for the new TIF-funded community center/fire station and it is no surprise that trustees Paul Beck and Joe Sykes are anxious to campaign on their formidable track records. What is surprising is the refusal by the two challengers to participate in a township candidates forum, where voters could meet and question all four candidates simultaneously. What is more surprising is that their rejection came prior to reviewing possible dates, locations, sponsors, formats and moderators. As one candidate told me, “We have nothing to gain by doing it.” The question is not what the candidates have to gain, but what the community has to gain or, more

importantly, lose as a result of this election. Much is at stake for Miami Township on Nov. 3. Don’t all candidates have an obligation to educate, inform and engage the constituents that they seek to represent? Bob Polewski Surreywood Drive Miami Township Editor’s note: Bob Polewski is the campaign manager for the Beck/Sykes campaign.

Support libraries

It is not often that I write a letter of recommendation for a public resource, but the citizens of Hamilton County have at our disposal a great recourse that being the Hamilton County public library. I am always amazed and very pleased with way I am handled when I call the library to request some information. It seems that no request is too much for them to go and get the information that I am requesting. I am sure those who use the library have found the same thing when they request some information I hope the citizens will support the library this fall with a yes vote, I also will vote yes. Roger Higley Werkridge Drive Green Township

October will be busy at Cheviot library A new month is upon us and the Cheviot library is ready for fall. There is a lot going on and we just wanted to keep you updated about a few things going on at the Library during October. Our system-wide Big Read program kicks off this month with the Mark Twain classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The Adult Book Club will be discussing it at our regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15. Cincinnati Heritage Programs will present Rollin’ On The River on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Presented as part of The Big Read, this program features Cincinnati’s river heritage and the history of steamboats on the Ohio River. To top it all off we have free copies of “Tom Sawyer” to give away. Teen Read Week kicks off Oct. 18 and runs through Oct. 24. To celebrate, the Cheviot Branch will host popular young adult author Patrick Jones Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. Jones is the author of such noted teen novels as “Things Change,” “Nailed,” “Cheated,” “Stolen Car” and “Chasing Tail Lights.” The October Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct.

23. Bring your cards and duel. The first place winner will be rewarded. Last month the prize was two tickets to see the Reds play. This month who knows. For our young friends and their parents, don’t forget about Preschool Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Movers and Shakers for toddlers on Monday mornings at 11. Miss Lorie always makes these programs exciting for the little ones with songs, stories and crafts. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to listen to some scary stories that will give you goosebumps and make some spooky crafts at our Slightly Scary Stories program on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. I also wanted to take this opportunity to address many of the questions you still voice when visiting your friendly neighborhood library concerning our recent funding crisis. Let me begin by saying that your public library receives no local funding from Cincinnati or Hamilton County. We are actually the only metropolitan library in Ohio that receives no local financial support. Our funding comes from the Public Library Fund, which distributes a portion of the state income tax to public libraries throughout our state. Due to budget cuts and decreased state revenue due to the

bad economic situation, these distributions have been greatly reduced. The Public Library of Cincin- Tom Gardner nati and Hamilton Community County has seen a Press guest 28 percent reduccolumnist tion in state funding since 2000. Due to this dire situation, we will see a deficit of over $16 million by 2010. So what does this mean for your library? Without a new and more stable source of funding the library will be forced to make dramatic cuts including closing branches and cutting services and hours. This would be in addition to cuts already made that reduced library hours by 10 percent, cut its staff by nearly 200 positions, and postponed or canceled capital projects. All of this at a time when the need for our services has increased dramatically as circulation numbers have hit all-time highs in 2008 and record numbers in 2009. The library means so much to so many people throughout our county, and is a great value to the taxpayer. Tom Gardner is the reference/teen librarian at the Cheviot Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

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Melanie and Steve Mizeres enjoyed running in the third annual Sophie’s Angel Run, and so did their sons, Noah, far left, and Colby, who got to relax in the stroller while mom and dad pushed. KURT BACKSCHEIDER/STAFF

The walkers who participated in the third annual Sophie’s Angel Run embark on their 3.1-mile trek through the neighborhood surrounding St. Jude Church. This year more than 2,100 runners and walkers participated in the event, which raises money for pediatric brain tumor research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

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A group of students from Seton High School volunteered their time to help make the annual Sophie’s Angel Run a success. Pictured, from left, back row, are Mary Moore, Ashley Eversole, Emily Heyl, Emily Miller, Carly Hartman and Meredith Cook; front row, are Sam Beeler and Jordan Perry.

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Green Township resident Missy and Mark Meinhardt were happy to see so many people come out to support this year’s Sophie’s Angel Run. The couple established the 5K run and walk three years ago in memory of their daughter, Sophia. Each year the event has grown, which means the Meinhardts are able to raise more and more money for pediatric brain tumor research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

The third annual Sophie’s Angel Run honoring the memory of Sophia Grace Meinhardt once again built on its success from the previous year. More than 2,100 runners and walkers participated in the 5K race Sunday, Sept. 27. The event was held in conjunction with the Oktoberfest at St. Jude Church. Green Township residents Mark and Missy Meinhardt established the run three years ago in honor of their daughter, Sophia, who died when she was 18 months old from a rare brain tumor called an atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. Sophie’s Angel Run raises money for cancer research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and in its first two years the event raised more than $85,000 for pediatric brain tumor research at the hospital. Proceeds from the run also support the Sophie Meinhardt Fund for scholarships at St. Jude School.

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The first female runner to finish the Sophie’s Angel Run this year was Westwood resident Amy Schoenfeld, who also coaches cross country at Mother of Mercy High School.

Covedale resident Dan Bird was the first person to cross the finish line at this year’s Sophie’s Angel Run. Bird is the varsity cross country coach at Mother of Mercy High School.

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Katy Meinhardt, left, and her mother, Mary, snap a few photos and cheer on the race participants as they approach the finish line in the third annual Sophie’s Angel Run. Mark Meinhardt, Katy’s brother and Mary’s son, founded the annual run with his wife, Missy, in honor of their late daughter, Sophia.

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Bridgetown resident Tom Scott, left, and John Strawser, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., grab some bananas and water to refuel after running in the annual Sophie’s Angel Run.

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Jim Stautberg, far left, and his family took part in the Sophie’s Angel Run this year. Pictured with Jim are, left to right, Sue Stautberg, Maggie Stautberg, who is holding her nephew, Henry Fortkamp, and Amy and Scott Fortkamp. Luke Fortkamp and his baby brother, Pete, are in the strollers.

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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.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dillard’s, 6290 Glenway Ave. Covered by insurance plans. For uninsured or underinsured, financial assistance available. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Westwood.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Schoolhouse, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave. More than 50 rooms including a new automotive and science class room, and detention area with cage for bad students. Concessions available. Fully covered waiting line. Free parking. $60 prom night passes for four; $30 homecoming pass for two; $20 fast pass; $13. 598-4600; www.frightsite.com. Dent.

MUSIC - BLUES EDUCATION

GED Practice Testing, 12:30 p.m., Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Ave. Determine if you are ready to take the official GED test. Pre-registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4570. Westwood.

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.

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. F R I D A Y, O C T . 9

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.

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, 6-8 p.m., Bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road. Robertson Natural Sweet Wines from South Africa. 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.

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 10 p.m.2 a.m., Patrick’s Sports Bar, 5060 Crookshank Road. Free. 451-1763. West Price Hill.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Lend Me a Tenor, 8 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave. Farce. At Cleveland Grand Opera Company’s “Othello,” Saunders, the general manager, believes the star, Tito Morelli, to be dead and replaces him on stage. But when Morelli wakes up the chaos begins. $15, $14 advance online. Through Oct. 17. 598-8303; www.thedramaworkshop.org. Westwood. 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. Through Oct. 17. 588-4988. West Price Hill. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 0

ART EXHIBITS

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.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. 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.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Schoolhouse, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Dent Schoolhouse, $60 prom night passes for four; $30 homecoming pass for two; $20 fast pass; $13. 598-4600; www.frightsite.com. Dent.

MUSIC - OLDIES

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

ON STAGE - THEATER

Lend Me a Tenor, 8 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, $15, $14 advance online. 598-8303; www.thedramaworkshop.org. Westwood. Henny Penny – The Story of Chicken Little, 11 a.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Presented by Art Reach. Recommended for grades K-4. Part of Saturday Morning Children’s Series. $7, $5 children. 241-6550. 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. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 1

ART EXHIBITS

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.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown.

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. Year Round Gardening: Girls in the Garden, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road. Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. Presented by White Oak Garden Center. 385-3313. Monfort Heights.

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. Through Nov. 22. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

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Christine Oswald (Agnes Smith), Brooke Rucidlo (Esther Smith) and Alyson O’Connell (Tootie Smith) are among the cast members of the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Meet Me in St. Louis,” which runs through Oct. 18. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays plus Wednesday, Oct. 14, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $21 or $19 for seniors and students. For more information, visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com or call 241-6550.

SUPPORT GROUPS AUDITIONS

Miracle on 34th Street, 6-9 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Males, females, singers and dancers, ages 17 and up. One girl, age 8-10 for major role of Susan. Several small children’s roles, ages 9 and up. Cold readings from script. Performance and theatrical experience resume required. Production dates: Dec. 3-20. Through Oct. 12. 2416550. West Price Hill.

BENEFITS

Party in the Park Revisited, 4-7 p.m., Maple Ridge Lodge, Mount Airy Forest, 3040 Westwood Northern Blvd. Includes dinner, silent auction, music by Woodnote and cash bar. Benefits Health Resource Center of Cincinnati. $300 table of eight, $75 couple, $50. Reservations required. Presented by Health Resource Center of Cincinnati. 357-4602; www.hrcci.org. Westwood.

Talk-Act-Listen-Konnect, 6:30-8 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. T.A.L.K. is a weekly program focused on what it means to be a woman today. Weekly participation not mandatory. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 17. West Price Hill. T U E S D A Y, O C T . 1 3

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Technique Savvy, 6:30-9 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road. Rubber stamp and paper crafting artists learn more challenging techniques, styles and patterns. $22. 3890826; www.scrap-ink.com. Green 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. 598-5732; www.gacl.org/museum.html. Green Township.

NATURE

Fall Color Tree Hike, 2 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road. Little Turtle Trail. Two-mile hike along the Ohio River. Free, vehicle permit required. 5217275. Miami Township.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Lend Me a Tenor, 3 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, $15, $14 advance online. 598-8303; www.thedramaworkshop.org. Westwood. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 2 PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Art Museum opens its new exhibit, “Roaring Tigers, Leaping Carp: Decoding the Symbolic Language of Chinese Animal Painting,” Friday, Oct. 9. The pieces in the exhibit show the hidden language of Chinese animal symbolism and reveal stories about Chinese history and culture. It is open through Jan. 3. A kickoff party is 9 p.m. to midnight Oct. 9. To coincide with the exhibit, the museum celebrates the animal kingdom with family-friendly, free Wild Weekends 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, and the third weekend in November and December. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is the anonymous ink and color on silk, “Tiger (detail)” from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368.) It is from the National Palace Museum, Republic of China (Taiwan).

AUDITIONS

Miracle on 34th Street, 7-10 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 241-6550. West Price Hill.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Scarf It Up Club, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Road. Group makes hats, scarves, lap covers, prayer shawls and anti-ouch pouches for Cincinnati area. Free. 661-9202. Monfort Heights.

FARMERS MARKET

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

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Intermediate Card-making Class, 10-11:30 a.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road. Learn new techniques and intermediate level folds. $8. Registration required. 389-0826; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township.

BUSINESS MEETINGS 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.

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

FARMERS MARKET

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

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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.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

Karaoke Contest, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. Weekly winners move on to semi-finals, then grand finale. Weekly prizes. First place winner receives $500 cash. Ages 21 and up. Free. 451-1414. Delhi Township.

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FOOD & DRINK

Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7 p.m., St. William School, 4125 St. William Ave. Cafeteria. Carryout available. Benefits St. William Boy Scout Troop 193. $5, $3 ages 11 and under. 251-2865. West Price Hill.

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Delhi Business Association Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Lodge. Public invited. 922-3111. Delhi Township.

RECREATION

Pretty, Pretty Princess Spa Night, 6:307:30 p.m., Mercy HealthPlex Western Hills, 3131 Queen City Ave. Includes manicure, pedicure, makeovers and special treat. For Ages 4 and older. $10, $8 member. Registration required. 389-5982. Westwood.

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.

COMMUNITY DANCE

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

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 10-11 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. Through Dec. 29. 321-6776. West Price Hill.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Pilates/Slim & Sculpt, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave. With Michele Reeves. $6, first class free. 238-8816. Westwood.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden brings HallZOOween back from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25. Kids can trick-or-treat around the zoo and see an animal version of trick-or-treating with Pumpkin Pandemonium. There is also magic, train rides, a pumpkin patch and more. HallZOOween is free with park admission. Admission is $13, adults; $9, ages 2-12; and free for under 2. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.

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October 7, 2009

Western Hills Press

Checking our images of God Humans have a strong tendency to categorize things. Then we paste our categories in a mental book titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things I Know For Sure.â&#x20AC;? This makes us feel more secure but less enthralled. Often it takes a crisis to rediscover how something old can be new again. St. Augustine has always intrigued me. After his conversion to Christianity, he wrote a prayer that began, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Imagine that! Not perceiving God in the typical category of being judgmental, severe or powerful â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but beautiful. God is a frequent recipient of our familiarizing. God never grows up in our minds, never becomes new, exciting and breathtaking. He remains an old grandfatherly man or mean-spirited critic. To expand the quality of our lives, G.K. Chesterton once said that our spiritual and psychological task is to learn to look at familiar things until they become unfamiliar again.

This holds true whether the familiar thing be a flower, a snowfall, a job or even God. Mystics call this process â&#x20AC;&#x153;awakening.â&#x20AC;? Most of our lives we just go on turning the pages of our mental book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things I Know For Sure.â&#x20AC;? Our pictures of God were pasted there when we were kids. Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cracked, sepia-colored, and a little dusty. Archie Bunker had a large album of them to which he referred frequently. One of the attractions to the recent novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shack,â&#x20AC;? seems to be the different images used for the Triune-God. Archie would have condemned the book. Certainly there is a need to recognize the stability and steadfastness of God. The psalmists often used descriptive words like â&#x20AC;&#x153;fortressâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;rockâ&#x20AC;? to do this. What must be remembered is that God is an absolute mystery. St. Anselm described God as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The One beyond that is able to be thought.â&#x20AC;? That means in our dealings with God we must develop a tolerance for ambiguity.

In his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;God, The Oldest Question,â&#x20AC;? William J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, S.J., writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do believe that the Holy Spirit is a feminine principle within God, just as the book of Wisdom pictures her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But in my experience, God is â&#x20AC;Ś far more masculine (challenging, rational, decisive, unbending) than feminine (cherishing, enfolding, mothering, consoling.) Again in my experience, if God is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;she,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; God is one damn tough cookie.â&#x20AC;? The parables of Jesus Christ are stories about people, but their real plot is about the heart of God. Notice that there is always an element of astonishment, surprise and the unexpected in them. The measured expectations of those hearing them are shattered. God was always more than anticipated. John Shea writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Mark says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;He was too much for them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Like a woman who loves too much, like ointment that costs too much and is spilled too much, like a seventytimes-seven God who forgives too much.â&#x20AC;?

To d a y we like a housebroken God, a Father Lou God we Guntzelman can keep Perspectives on a leash, who has predictable habits, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t generate questions, and makes sense by our logic. Author Kathleen Norris writes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One so often hears people say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; when they reject a biblical image of God as Father, Mother, as Lord and Judge, God as a loverâ&#x20AC;Ś God on a cross. â&#x20AC;Ś If we seek a God we can â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;handleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that will be exactly what we get â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a God we can manipulate, suspiciously like ourselves, the wideness of whose mercy weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cut down to size.â&#x20AC;? What we get then is not God. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

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Treat your palate to tastes of the past When it comes to autumn festivals, two stand out for me – the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg, Ohio, and the Old West Festival between Mount Orab and Williamsburg. They are as different as night and day to e a c h other, but each is Rita historicalcorrect, Heikenfeld ly whether Rita’s kitchen it’s the architecture, dress code, entertainment, or the food offered. Plus when you visit, you are literally transported back into time. Now I love to cook, but I’m not sure I’d make it as a “Renaissance girl” in the kitchen. And I don’t think Drew Deimling, a Hyde Park reader and proprietor of the Old West Festival, would hire me as a cowgirl rustling up

supper. I thought it would be fun, though, to share recipes for the kind of foods eaten during those times.

Kathy’s Renaissance chicken pie served in bread bowls

Originally from Kathy Kneipp, a Clermont County reader. She loves history and taught her kids about the Renaissance by having them help her prepare a Renaissance meal. Here’s my adaptation: 2 frying chickens, cut up 1 teaspoon garlic powder (opt.) 1 small onion, cut up 4 tablespoons butter 1 ⁄2 cup flour 1 cup milk Broth from chicken Salt and pepper to taste Fill a pan with enough water to cover chicken, add garlic powder and onion, but do not add the chicken

Food fests

• Renaissance Festival, Harveysburg, Ohio. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 25.

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Rita lunching at the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. • Old West Festival, Williamsburg/Mount Orab, Ohio. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 11. yet. Bring water to a boil. Lower heat then add chicken. Simmer until tender. Remove chicken, let cool and remove from bones. Reserve broth. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour and cook slowly for one minute. Add 1 cup milk and 1⁄2 cup chicken broth and stir carefully. Add another 1⁄2 cup broth.

Season everything with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a serving platter and pour sauce over and serve. To serve in bread bowls: Cut off top of round loaf of bread. Hollow out bottom 2⁄3, and set the reserved bread aside. In preheated 350 degree oven, toast the hollowed out bread round along with the reserved pieces for a few minutes. Pour the chicken topped with sauce into bread bowl. Use chunks of reserved bread to dunk into bowl and to act as a utensil.

Old West pulled pork barbecue

In the Old West you had to raise the pig, butcher it, smoke the hams, etc. Lucky for us we can just go to the grocery where the pork is neatly wrapped, ready to cook. Cook a pork loin roast in 3 cups water with a diced onion, a teaspoon or so minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, in the crockpot

until done (about three hours on high, five hours on low). When cool, shred. Measure out 1 quart broth from cooked meat. Add to that:

1 bottle ketchup 1 ⁄2 cup mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika (opt.) 1 ⁄2 to 1 cup brown sugar 1 bay leaf 2 slices lemon 1 tablespoon each: vinegar and Worcestershire sauce Dash or two Tabasco sauce (opt.) Cook 10 minutes, remove bay leaf and add meat that has been shredded. Put all back in crockpot and cook 30 minutes longer, uncovered. Use a soup ladle to serve on warm buns. Even easier: To a bottle of purchased barbecue sauce, sprinkle in some chili powder, garlic powder and, if you want it sweeter, brown sugar to taste.

Thin with a bit of the broth if you want. Again, cook about 30 minutes uncovered in the crockpot.

Can you help?

The number of requests for these recipes is growing each day: • Like Syktop Bigg’s chicken salad • Mio’s creamy garlic salad dressing • Strawberry lasagna like Bravo’s Café, Augusta, Ky.

Rooting out recipes

I’m cloning a recipe now for Entenmann’s pound cake and will share it hopefully soon. Also a recipe for roasted garlic potatoes using whole cloves. 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.

CUP invites students to create Sharpen your pencils and get out your crayons. It’s time to create a masterpiece! Catholics United for the Poor (CUP) is offering students the chance to create a prize winning essay or drawing! The True Meaning of

Christmas coloring contest is open to all students in first through third grades. It is an opportunity for the kids to illustrate what the true meaning of Christmas is to them. The All Saints Day essay contest, Who is a Living Saint in

Your Life and Why?, is open to all students in fourth through eighth grades. CUP encourages students to reflect on the good role models in their lives and learn ways to serve the community and reach out to the poor.

There will be an overall winner and a winner in each grade level for both contests. Essays are due by Oct. 16, and drawings are due by Nov. 13. We ask that the drawings and essays be the original work of the students

and have not been published prior to the competition. Send all entries to: CUP, P.O. Box 14548, Cincinnati, OH 45250. For complete contest guidelines and details on how to enter visit www. cupcincy.org. Contact CUP

at cup@cupcincy.org or 471-4990 with questions. CUP is a coalition of local social service agencies working together to provide direct services to the working poor and homeless in the Greater Cincinnati area for over 25 years.

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Crown food

The crown on the sign for Imperial Family Restaurant on Glenmore Avenue in Cheviot was last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scavenger Hunt clue. The callers who called in a correct guess were: Son ya Whaley, M a r c i a a n d C h r i s H u b b a r d , J e a n e t t e M a n g o l d , D e n i s e a n d C h i p H o r n , B o b a n d Fa t i n Mangold, Jen and Mitch Yaeger, Keith, Susan, Kyle, Courtney and Brittan y Oldfield, Levi J. Spetz, Zoe Zeszut, Gregg Sauer, Larr y and Pegg y Wiegele, Jane and Don Wright, Pa u l Bowling, Phil Reed, Jo Miller, Roger and Wanda Schumacher, Lisa Duna w a y, Rose Judd, Sharon A. Lewis, Charlie and Chris Runtz, Linda Kremer, Jason Beermann, Lori Conners, Noelle Loch, Jessica, Rachel and Alex Osuna, Bob Betz, Rosena Burkart, Jeanne Young, Paul Mollmann, M a r y Ann Weidner, Terrie Evans, Pat Mar vin, Rob Walden, Donna Roech, Charles Ealy, Lesa Bethel and Diane Becker. Turn to A1 for this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clue. MARC EMRAL/STAFF

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BRIEFLY The Three Rivers Local School District and Orange Financial Company are hosting a series of personal financial education programs for the community. All the seminars are free of charge and open to the public. The next session is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Taylor High School, 36 Harrison Ave., North Bend. The topic of the seminar is â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Pay for College,â&#x20AC;? a must for anyone with children planning on achieving a higher education. Additional dates and program topics include the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Dec. 7, Women and Wealth â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 11, Save and Thrive Like Historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Investors â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 17, Taxes Hurt ... How You Can Stop the Pain â&#x20AC;˘ March 15, How to Live Forever: Creating Your Financial Legacy â&#x20AC;˘ April 19, How to Protect Your Family From an Extended Illness/Injury â&#x20AC;˘ May 10, Understanding The American Retirement Crisis.

Van Blaricum closure

The Hamilton County Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office announced there is going to be work on Van Blaricum Road in Green Township. The road will be closed between Cleves Warsaw Pike and South Road beginning Monday, Oct. 12, for installation of a water main. Work is being performed by the Fred A. Niemann Co., and is expected to last for 90 days depending on the weather. The road will be closed during working hours only. Traffic will be detoured over Cleves Warsaw to South, and vice versa. Any problems or questions should be directed to Butch Niemann at 467-9400, or to Tom Gessendorf with the Hamilton County Engineer at 946-8430. For information on other projects, visit the engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site at www.hamiltonco.org/engineer.

ing story, or even a thank you to a Sister that touched your life through the Sister Sentiments. The messages will be displayed at the Diamond Tribute Award event and will be shared as a special gift to the Sisters of Charity. For more information go to the Bayley Place Web site at srcharitycinti.org or call 3474040.

Brewing heritage

Many of the old Cincinnati breweries have been razed or are standing empty, but local brewing tradition is not just a thing of the past. The next meeting of the Westwood Historical Society will feature Greg Hardman, chief executive officer of Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. and Hudepohl-Schoenling Brewing Co. Hardman will tell the story of the revitalization of some of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage beers. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave. All who are interested are welcome to attend.

Health fair

The Three Rivers Local School District, in conjunction with its School Health Advisory Council, is sponsoring a community health fair, Passport to Good Health from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. Joseph Church, 25 E. Harrison Ave., North Bend. The purpose of the fair is to promote healthy lifestyles with an emphasis on wellness and disease prevention. The fair will be interactive, with booths of blood pressure checks, vision and hearing screenings, nutrition and fitness information, safety tips and more. Cholesterol and glucose

blood testing are available for a nominal fee, and Hoxworth Blood Center will be on site taking blood donations. The event is open to the community. There also will be a raffle with prizes form the fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vendors, with a grand prize of a three-day, two-night trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Mount concert

The Mount Community Concert Band, conducted by Kenny Bierschenk, will present its annual fall performance at the College of Mount St. Joseph at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the College Theater. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will include a wide variety of classical and popular selections, marches from around the world, and a special tribute celebrating the 100th birthday of the legendary big-band leader Benny Goodman and his drummer Gene Krupka. For more information about the band or its performance, contact the Music Department at 513-244-4863.

Chilifest

The La Salle High School Choral Program will host its sixth annual Chili Fest, sponsored by Gold Star Chili, between 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the high School, 3091 North Bend Road. Adults can purchase tickets for $7.50, children 10 and under for $5. The price of admission provides a dinner, drink, dessert and entertainment by the Choral Program, which will perform at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. There will be a raffle drawing for theme baskets and split-the-pot. All proceeds benefit the La Salle Choral Program.

Senior citizens who would like to get a flu shot can do so at the Dunham Senior Center, 4356 Dunham Lane. Dunhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior club will offer flu shots from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Reservations are required. Membership in the club is required for all activities offered through Dunham. The cost to join is $10 annually. Call the center at 471-9844 for more information.

Mount homecoming

The College of Mount St. Joseph welcomes alumni, students and friends to cam-

pus for homecoming weekend Oct. 16 through Oct. 18. The weekend begins with a social gathering on Friday night for alums who graduated in 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights include an alumni tailgate, the eighth annual Chili Cook-off and the football game, where the Mount Lions take on the Hanover Panthers. The weekend ends on Sunday with Mass at the Motherhouse, a family brunch in the Fifth Third Bank Hall and a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball game featuring the Lions as they take on the Manchester Spartans. To register, call the Office of

Alumni Relations at 244-4425 or visit http://bit.ly/3gdP38.

Open house

The Salon Professional Academy, 3330 Parkcrest Lane, will host an open house from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The academy is a Redken cosmetology school. The open house will feature tours of the facility and information about the school and its services. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.thesalonprofessionalacademy.com/cincinnati or call 481-2222.

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To celebrate and honor the 150 years that the Sisters of Charity have been serving Cincinnati, Bayley Place has its annual Diamond Tribute Award Dinner Friday, Oct. 16, at the Western Hills Country Club. The award is given to organizations or individuals who have shown exceptional investment, compassion and engagement in the Bayley Place community. A non-profit ministry of the Sisters of Charity, Bayley Places offers care for mature adults. The event also is a way to raise funds for the support of Bayley Place residents, and members of the Eldermount Adult Day program who are in need and other outreach programs. As a sign of gratitude and to impress upon the Sisters just how great an impact their work has had on communities throughout Cincinnati, Bayley Place is inviting everyone to visit www.bayleyplace.org. Folks are asked to share a fond memory, a life-enhanc-

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Mercy hospitals win for being well wired For the third consecutive year Mercy Health Partners has been named one of the 100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems in the nation. Ratings recently released by the American Hospital Association through its Hospitals and Health Networks magazine show that Mercy is again being recognized as a national leader in effectively applying information technology. The Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking study measures the use of information technology at 1,314 hospitals nationwide. The survey reviewed how hospitals use new technology to address five key areas: safety and quality, customer service, business processes, workforce, and public health. At Mercy Hospital Mount Airy and Mercy Hospital Western Hills, advancements in technology are helping patients every day. The hospitals both provide digital mammography,

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which is proven to be far more effective in the early detection of breast cancer. Digital imaging provided through the Picture Archive Communications System also enhances the results from all types of imaging studies, from x-rays to CT scans, helping provide better outcomes for patients. And new technology is being used at the hospitals to improve patient safety in a variety of ways, such as making sure every patient receives the right medication and the right dose, at the right time. “Winning the ‘Most Wired’ award once was a great accomplishment for our organization,” said Paul Hiltz, president/CEO of

Mercy Hospital Mount Airy. “To win it three times shows that the technology we are implementing is truly making a difference for our patients and physicians.” Mercy is also beginning to implement a new electronic medical records system that will increase digital connections among all sites and provide better coordinated heath care; which means safer, higher-quality medical care and more convenient services for patients. “Keeping up with the latest advancements is always important because there are strides being made all the time in health care technology,” said Patrick Kowalski, president/CEO of Mercy Hospital Western Hills. “This recognition shows we are doing a great job as an organization of effectively implementing new technology that can change lives and save lives.” For more information on the 100 Most Wired, visit www.hhnmostwired.com.

dation is providing $25,000 in support of the chapter’s new center. “We’re excited to have Cheviot Savings Bank as a partner,” said Sara Peller, chapter CEO. “Our new center,

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Westwood resident Sue Porter, a Lifeline program manager at Deaconess Lifeline, recently received the Exceptional Performance Award from Philips Lifeline. The Philips Lifeline Academy represents a membership of 150 community partners out of 2,500 nationwide that continue to demonstrate commitment to helping seniors and their families benefit from Lifeline, an emergency response system that allows people to live safely in the comfort of their own home with help available at the touch of a button. Porter has demonstrated a clear, planned approach to increasing the number of adults who benefit from Lifeline. The Deaconess Lifeline Program was established in 1997, when it served 280 seniors. It now helps approximately 1,500 older adults live more safely in their own homes. Pictured from left are Davin Isackson, Lifeline mid-Atlantic regional manager; Sue Porter of Deaconess Lifeline; Carolyn Wicks of Lifeline; and Pat Ward, executive director of Deaconess Associations Foundation.

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Career moves

Jim Basquette of Huff Realty has been awarded the certified negotiation expert designation, achieved by real estate professionals who have successfully completed formal training in the art of negotiation. Agents who receive the certification are in the top 1 percent of all agents nationally. Basquette is the first and currently only Cincinnati realtor to do so. He specializes in marketing homes, especially luxury homes, for sellers. In addition to the CNE designation, Basquette has earned the accredited staging professional, sellers representative specialist and ePro designations. He is also the only Cincinnati realtor who is a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Basquette was voted one of the “50 Top Realtors on the Rise” by Real Estate Magazine in 2008. A Delhi Township resident, he works out of the Huff Realty Western Hills office. • Steven Schaefer Associates Inc. has re-hired Michael J. Glen as a project engineer. Glen has nine years of experience in structural design on a wide variety of construction types. He took a three-year absence from the firm to take an on-site position as project engineer for the West Chester Medical

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Center, giving him experience in all aspects of a construction project. He is a Green Town-

• Emily Kennedy has been promoted to senior copywriter at Libby Perszyk Kathman. In her new position, Kennedy works on several beauty brands and the Pampers brand. She is a resident of Cleves. • Westwood resident Tynisha Worthy has joined Bridges for a Just Community as a program manager and fellowship manager for Public Allies Cincinnati. Worthy is part of a team responsible for managing the program, including recruitment of allies and partner organizations, professional development for the young, emerging leaders, fundraising and marketing. As a result of the recently passed Serve America Act, this year’s Public Allies class includes a total of 40 participants, which is up by 10 from last year. Public Allies Cincinnati,nationally a part of AmeriCorps, is a leadership development organization created to prepare young leaders for careers in public life.

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Tony Hughes has been selected as a spokesman for the 2009 class of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designees. He is a product underwriter at Great American Insurance Company. Hughes addressed his fellow CPCUs at the CPCU conferment ceremony held in Colorado Convention Center. During his speech, he shared his journey from emigrating to the United States from Scotland to earning the CPCU designation. He is a resident of Green Township.

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Cheviot Financial Corp., parent company of Cheviot Savings Bank, reported July 29 its second quarter profit was cut in half to $225,000 from $446,000 in the same period ending June 30 a year ago. The company, which operates six branches in western Hamilton County, saw net interest income 3.3 percent to $2.4 million, while non-interest income rose 58.8 percent to $243,000. Still, the bank set aside $115,000 to cover potential bad loans, more than quadruple the $25,000 set aside last year. The bank also had to pay a special assessment to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. of $140,000. Shares in Cheviot stood at $8.86, down 8 cents, in early afternoon trading.

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Poker run helps in fight against disease It’s time to rev your engines and join us for some fun to help raise money for a Bridgetown family. A family friend is organizing a Poker Run for Ayden and Faith on Saturday Oct. 10. The event will consist of a Poker Run followed by dinner, live music, games and door prizes to be held at the Gailey VFW Post on Brownsway Lane off Galbraith Road. The run starts at Hard Tails café, 7306 Harrison Ave. with registration at noon and the run from 1-6 p.m. The run ends at Gailey VFW Post on Brownsway Lane with a party beginning at 5 p.m. For information about the Poker Run call Cara at 478-2882 or 598-9494. Ayden and Faith suffers from mitochondrial disease. Ayden, 4, now uses a custom wheelchair and has a difficult time speaking clearly. Faith, 3, who also has Down syndrome must receive nutrition through a feeding tube. Faith has had

two heart surgeries. A person with Mitochondrial disease the Mitochondria are failing and cannot adequately convert food and oxygen into life-sustaining energy. Last April family and friends of Ayden and Faith held a Mito Mania dance benefit to raise awareness of this terrible disease and they also raised more than $18,000. All proceeds of the “Mito Mania” dance benefit went to United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation for research. They are planning to have a second annual Mito Mania dance benefit again in April and hope to raise even more awareness and funds for research. For information about the dance, contact Sherry at slhausfeld@fuse.net or Tracy At tbeiting@aol.com For more information about mitochondrial disease or if you would like to make a donation to UMDF in honor of Ayden and Faith to help find a cure go to www.umdf.org.

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Pictured from front left are Mike Pfaffinger, Mike Felerswki, Tony Pagano, the Rev. Harry Gerdes, Mick Brady, Steve Kruse, Carl Braun and Charlie Wilke; second row, Bob Merten, Jerry Dehner, Dan Warnock, Scott Beetz, Ken Gardner, Lester Wilson, Gil Carr, Al Davis and Ken Michaels.

Knights of Columbus install new officers St. Joseph of the Three Rivers Council 11550 of the Knights of Columbus has announced its new officers for the 2009-2010 year. The new officers are Tony Pagano of Cleves, Grand Knight; the Rev. Harry Gerdes of Delhi Township, chaplain; Mick Brady of Cleves; deputy Grand Knight; Steve Kruse of North Bend, chancellor;

and Carl Braun of Harrison, recorder. Other officers are Charlie Wilke of Cleves, financial secretary; Bob Merten of Cleves, treasurer; Mike Pfaffinger of North Bend, advocate; Bob Nieporte of Cincinnati, lecturer; Jerry Dehner of Harrison, warden; and guards Al Davis of Cleves and Gil Carr of Green Township.

The board of trustees includes Scott Beetz of Cincinnati, Ken Gardner of Delhi Township and Dan Warnock of Green Township. Pagano has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 14 years, serving in the positions of trustee and deputy Grand Knight, as well as faithful navigator of the 4th Degree Assembly, Most Holy Rosary Assem-

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Bringing plants indoors for the winter If you’ve been growing your tropical plants outdoors all summer, as summer fades and fall arrives, it’s time to get them ready to go back inside the house for the winter. Begin this process in mid to late September, so the plants will be ready to go indoors before the weather gets too cold. And always keep an eye open for that early frost! The first thing to do is to move your tropical or nonhardy plants into a shady location outside, and leave then there for 10 days to two weeks. This helps to acclimate them to the lower light conditions they’ll be receiving once inside your

home. By the way, during this time, do be aware of possible cold temperatures and even frosts, where your plants will need extra protection! Just before bringing them inside, there are three things for you to do. Hose them off with a strong stream of water. You may even want to do this a couple times while they’re acclimating in the shade. This helps to blow off any insects that may be hanging out on the plants. Immediately before bringing them inside, give your plants a good spraying of insecticidal soap, making sure you spray tops and

bottoms of the leaves, stems, trunks and all. Again, trying to get rid of any hitchhiking bugs! (If you do this the same day you’re bringing them inside, let the spray dry, then bring the plants indoors.) If possible, lay the plant on its side, slide it out of the pot, and inspect the root ball for any unwanted bugs or anything else that may be hiding in the bottom of the pot. Rodents, even snakes have been found hiding here. One way to make sure nothing is in the soil (ants, etc.) is to fill a large tub with water, and then submerge the plant pot and all in the water for several hours.

Anything in the soil will either drown, or will float to the top of the water. It’s also a great way to soak the soil. Just make sure you allow it plenty of time to drain before bringing it into the house. Move your tropical plant indoors to a well-lit area indoors, and away from heat vents and cold drafts. Place a saucer under the pot. As a general rule, water the plants well, let dry, water again. And never let water sit in the saucer. Use lukewarm water for watering. Expect leaves to drop as the plants make their final acclimation to the indoor lighting. It’s natural.

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DEATHS Terry Lynn Acree, 34, died Sept. 27. Survived by daughters Hannah, Danielle, Jessica Acree; mother Poshia Hendrickson; stepfather Acree Charles Hendrickson; siblings William Acree, Charles, Tiffany Hendrickson, Jamie Couch; nieces and nephews Kimberly Barry, Rachel, Michael Acree, CJ “Bocephus” Hendrickson, Bige Couch. Preceded in death by sister Fonda Hollin. Services were Oct. 2 at Walker Funeral Home.

Rita Black

Rita Rose Black, 80, formerly of Cincinnati, died Sept. 25. She was a homemaker and worked for the Suburban Typographics division of Western Hills Publishing. Survived by children George Black, Margaret Harlan; grandchildren Melissa Harlan, Leila Alley, Elizabeth Sallmen, Kristin Morrison; great-grandchildren Caitlyn, Brandon Morrison, Abigail Sallmen, Lee Alley; sisters Ruth Morgan, Maureen Jones; aunt Dorothy McCourt. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Black. Services were Oct. 5 at Miamitown Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Patrick Brosnan

J. Patrick Brosnan, 77, Miami Township, died Sept. 23. He worked for Hamilton County. He was a veteran of Korea. Survived by wife Joyce Bros- Brosnan nan; children Ken, Keith Brosnan, Kathe Edwards, Kris Napolitano; grandchildren Holly, Kelly, April, Benjamin, Katie, Kenny, Angela, Laura, Maria; siblings Jim, Mike Brosnan, Carol King. Preceded in death by siblings Jerry Brosnan, Barbara Smith. Services were Sept. 29. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: Special Olympics, 4777 Red

Marian Buerger

Marian Einspanier Buerger, 80, formerly of Cincinnati, died Sept. 25. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband Richard Buerger; children Barbara Paulin, Richard, James Buerger; sister Dorothy Hinnenkamp; 10 grandchildren; Buerger two greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Edward, Clara Einspanier, two sisters Rita Koebbe, Sylvia Kastner. Services were Oct. 5 at St. Margaret Mary Church, Naperville, Ill. Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home. Memorials to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

Donald Fry

Donald J. Fry, 55, died Sept. 25 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Survived by mother Ann Dunlap Fry; siblings Richard, Jerry, Gregory, Thomas, David Fry, Mary Fry Schaller; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father James Fry. Services were Sept. 29 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Antoninus Endowment Fund, 1500 Linneman Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238 or M.R.D.D., 1520 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Gus Hollenbach

Gus “Beaver” Hollenbach, 53, died Sept. 28. He was a truck driver for Reis Trucking. Survived by wife BJ Hollenbach; siblings Patricia Holt, Diana Popp, Judy Smith, Dan Hollenbach, Terry Wissing. Preceded in death by parents John, Theresa Hollenbach. Services were Oct. 2 at St. Bernard Church. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Our Daily Bread, P.O. Box 14862, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Angela Hounshell

Angela Hounshell, 42, died Sept. 24. She was a homemaker

Survived by children Christopher Bishop, Brian Hounshell, Corey Vaughn, Brandon Keith; fiancé Jay Eschman; grandchildren Becca, Jazmyn, Jayden; father Preston Bishop; siblings Rick, Rebecca Bishop. Preceded in death by mother Darlene Bishop Services were Sept. 29 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home.

Norma Keating

Norma Edgar Keating, 84, died Sept. 23. Survived by sister Ginny Harvey; nieces Jennifer Bickel, Denise Rellar; three greatnephews. Preceded in death by husband Keating John Keating. Services were Oct. 2 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

Robert Lange

Robert H. Lange, 72, Green Township, died Sept. 23. He was a computer programLange mer for the University of Cincinnati. He was an Army veteran. Survived by wife Dianne Lange; daughter Mary Lou Crouchet; grandchildren Kenny, Jennifer, Jessica; great-grandchildren Austin, Nicholas, Neal; brother Jack Lange; four nieces. Preceded in death by great-grandson James, sister Kathy Breen. Services were Sept. 30 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.

Patrie McBeath

Dorothy Fuller Kemper, 77, died Sept. 26. She worked at the Western Hills McAlpin’s. Survived by children Bill Kemper, Diane Reis; grandchildren Andrew, Jessica Reis, Will Kemper; siblings Rich Fuller, Joan Honkomp. Preceded in death by husband Earl Kemper, brother Jerry Fuller. Services were Oct. 3 at St. Martin of Tour. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Masonic Learning Center for Children, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 or the Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Hwy., Covington, KY 41011.

Patrie Elsie McBeath, 104, Cheviot, died Sept. 24. She was a seamstress. Survived by children Walter McBeath, Lucille Lipps, Una Henson, Vella Marckesano; many grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Vernon McBeath, children Hurlus McBeath, Phyllis Ester, parents James, Mary Elizabeth Hopper. Services were Sept. 30 at Fairview Church, Russell Springs, Ky. Arrangements by Gump-Holt McBeath Funeral Home. Memorials to: Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 400 Cincinnati, OH 45249 or Western Wildlife Corridor, P.O. Box 389077, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

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Mildred A. Kennedy, 83, Cheviot, died Sept. 26. She was a teacher for 32 years at Cheviot School. Survived by sister-in-law Juanita Kennedy; friend Judith Moorman; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Hubert, Boss Kennedy, Goldie Sexton, Dorothy Kirk, Mary Schadler, Lou Fields. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Cheviot School, 4040 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211.

Jeannette Carchedi McClure, Miami Township, did Sept. 27. Survived by husband Robert L. McClure; son Robert T. McClure; granddaughters Holly, McClure Olivia McClure; siblings Thomasina Becker, James

Carchedi; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sisters Barbara, Catherine, Carmela, Yolanda. Services were Oct. 2 at St. Joseph Church. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Covington Latin High School Building Fund, 21 E. 11th St., Covington, KY 41011.

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Helen Ritter McMullen, 92, died Sept. 28. She worked in sales at Pogue’s. Survived by daughters Patricia Ewart, Linda McDonough; granddaughter Michelle McDonough. Preceded in death by husband George McMullen. McMullen Services were Oct. 3 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to Delhi Township Fire/EMS or the Hospice of Cincinnati.

Margaret Wiener Thompson, 92, died Sept. 21 at the Riverview Community. She was a seamstress. Survived by children Roseanne Knapp, Gary, Richard Thompson; grandchildren Tim, Jamie, Chris, Jodie, Judy, Mark, Larry, Joe, Kim, Catherine, Robert, Karen; many great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence Thompson, children Thomas Thompson, Sandra Lawson, grandchild Tracey. Services were Sept. 30 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Henry “Hank” Schaible, 80, Monfort Heights, died Sept. 27. He owned the Eat-n-Treat from 1982 to 1992. Survived by children Ken, Rick Schaible, David, Ron Schaible, Diane Kuhlmann; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Elaine Schaible. Services were Oct. 1 at St. Bernard Church. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Lauren Kuhlmann Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Greater Cincinnati Foundation, 200 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Jenny Schmeh

Jenny Calardo Schmeh, 86, died Sept. 27. She was an office manager with the American Roller Company. Survived by husband Joseph Schmeh; children Gary, Jim Schmeh, JoAnn Stieritz; grandchildren Brandy, Joey, Matt, Tricia, Amber, Lisa, Scott, Jeff, Christopher, Tiffany, Tabitha, Matthew; brother Dominic Calardo; six greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings Lucy Zimmermann, Teresa Brummett, Angela Dorrmann, Denise Schultz, Victoria Rinaldi. Services were Oct. 2 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt,

Lillian Gruber Walter, 95, died Sept. 29. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Mary Wolf, Karen Hyde, Robert Walter; siblings Ilda Dorsey, Robert Gruber; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Walter, brother John Gruber. Services were Oct. 5 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home.

Joseph Weber

Joseph G. Weber, 93, died Oct. 1. He was a route manager for Meyer Dairy and Coors Dairy. Survived by wife Virginia Weber; children Tom, Jerry, Dick Weber, Gayle Ambach, Joanne Theobald, Sharon Peters; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 5 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by NeidhardMinges Funeral Home. Memorials to the Elder Athletic Association or Mercy Weber Franciscan at West Park.

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LaRosa’s Inc. has a 15-year contribution history to Children’s Hospital Medical Center, annually contributing all franchise fees back to the Cooperative Society of Children’s Hospital Medical Center from its on-premise restaurant there. In June, LaRosa’s contributed $19,900.47 to the Cooperative Society of Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The gift will provide funds for toys and other necessities for patients while staying at Children’s Hospital Medical Center. From left are: Becky Diener, president of the Cooperative Society of Children’s Hospital Medical Center and resident of Kenwood; Rich Dineen, director of auxiliaries at Children’s Hospital Medical Center and resident of Montgomery; Gail Suiter, treasurer of the Cooperative Society of Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and resident of Fairfield, and Michael LaRosa, CEO of LaRosa’s Inc. and resident of Green Township.

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GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Samuel J. Bucalo, 49, 6158 Kingoak Drive, building code violation at 6303 Harrison Ave., Sept. 21. Juvenile, 13, disorderly conduct at 3130 Jessup Road, Sept. 21. Juvenile, 13, disorderly conduct at 3130 Jessup Road, Sept. 21. Juvenile, 13, disorderly conduct at 5400 Edalbert Drive, Sept. 21. Brandon D. Scott, 24, 1180 Kuhlman Ave., theft at 5071 Glencrossing Way, Sept. 21. Paul C. Shupe, 20, 3353 Stevie Lane, drug abuse at 3353 Stevie Lane, Sept. 22. Juvenile, 16, domestic violence at 3201 Warsaw Ave., Sept. 22. Juvenile, 12, assault at 5400 Edalbert Drive, Sept. 22. Devin W. Bridges, 21, 8030 Action Blvd., soliciting violation at 3234 Greenway, Sept. 23. Brandon S. Jones, 26, 5850 Robinson Road No. 1, drug possession at 2087 West Fork Road, Sept. 23. Anthony Wolfe, 35, 3750 Edgar Drive, theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Sept. 23. William Sheehan, 33, 2759 Felicity Place, domestic violence at 2759 Felicity Place, Sept. 23. Shawn R. Neal, 41, 310 N. Miami Ave., theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Sept. 23. Brenda L. Martinez, 47, 3570 Robroy Drive No. 1, theft at 3491 North Bend Road, Sept. 23. Etta Roberts, 37, 8910 Pippin Road, theft and possessing drug abuse instruments at 3491 North Bend Road, Sept. 23. Juvenile, 17, underage tobacco at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Sept. 22. Beverly Day, 53, 5253 Arrow Ave., disorderly conduct at 5253 Arrow Ave., Sept. 23. Juvenile, 15, underage tobacco at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Sept. 22. Craig R. Conway, 26, 1133 Betty Lane, drug possession at 6225 Glenway Ave., Sept. 24. Juvenile, 11, assault at 5400 Edalbert Drive, Sept. 24. Beverly A. Day, 53, 5253 Arrow Ave., domestic violence at 5253 Arrow Ave., Sept. 24. Christina Ciresi, 25, 4544 Hutchinson, theft and forgery at 7391 Pickway, Sept. 24. Fatmata Diallo, 56, 5294 E. Knoll Court No. 801, theft at 3491 North Bend Road, Sept. 25. Montez A. Smith, 46, 936 Chateau

No. 1, violating protection order at 6433 Glenway Ave., Sept. 25. Robert Menville, 35, 7119 McVille Road, drug possession at 3500 North Bend Road, Sept. 27.

Assault

Incidents

Suspect punched victim in the face at 5931 Harrison Ave., Sept. 20. Suspect pushed victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face into ground at 5651 Greenacres, Sept. 25.

Breaking and entering

Gas card stolen from vehicle inside garage at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home at 5527 Cheviot Road, Sept. 15. Several power tools and hand tools stolen from homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage at 1405 Colonial Drive, Sept. 20. Money and two credit cards stolen from Professional Auto Service at 4525 Bridgetown Road, Sept. 27. Copper wiring and copper piping stolen from home at 4947 North Bend Road, Sept. 27.

Burglary

Purse and contents stolen from home at 6770 Towering Ridge Way, Sept. 9. Television stolen from home at 3000 Picwood Drive, Sept. 12. Money and prescription medicine stolen from home at 3106 Windy Knoll Lane, Sept. 12. Antique clock stolen from home at 5734 Ranlyn Ave., Sept. 13. Copper piping stolen from home at 6851 Taylor Road, Sept. 19. Assorted childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing stolen from home at 5316 Timber Hollow Lane, Sept. 25. Copper piping stolen from two apartment buildings at 5995 and 5991 Cheviot Road, Sept. 26. Window broken on home during burglary attempted at 5575 Eula Ave., Sept. 27.

Criminal damaging

Two tires slashed on vehicle at 5474 Audro Drive, Sept. 9. Graffiti written on wall under bridge at Blue Rock Park at 3014 Blue Rock Road, Sept. 11. Lamp broken and door damaged in room at Holiday Inn Express at 5055 Rybolt Road, Sept. 13. Siding damaged on Nationwide Insurance office at 3344 Westbourne Drive, Sept. 14. Vehicle wheel and body panel spraypainted with graffiti at 5285 Crookshank Road, Sept. 17. Pry marks found on doors to two vehicles at 5153 Ralph Ave., Sept. 22.

Window screen broken on home at 5758 Raylyn Ave., Sept. 25.

Domestic dispute

Argument between parent and child at Bridgetown Road, Sept. 9. Argument between spouses at Sidney Road, Sept. 10. Argument between spouses at Arrow Avenue, Sept. 11. Argument between spouses at Hader Avenue, Sept. 12. Argument between spouses at Arrow Avenue, Sept. 13. Argument between parent and child at Samver, Sept. 15. Argument between former spouses at Harrison Avenue, Sept. 16. Argument between spouses at Hader Avenue, Sept. 17. Argument between spouses at Cheviot Road, Sept. 18. Argument between man and woman at Lawrence Road, Sept. 20. Argument between man and woman at Lemar Drive, Sept. 20. Argument between parent and stepchild at Sharlene Drive, Sept. 20. Argument between parent and child at North Arborwoods, Sept. 21.

Forgery

Two counterfeit $20 bills passed at Kemba Credit Union at 5844 Bridgetown Road, Sept. 9. Fraudulent check cashed at Huntington Bank at 6126 Harrison Ave., Sept. 10.

Passing bad checks

Check written on closed account passed at Lasting Image Salon at 3670 Werk Road, Aug. 4. Two checks written on closed account cashed at Guardian Savings Bank at 5901 Colerain Ave., Sept. 25.

Property damage

Lid knocked off mailbox at 5419 Edger Drive, Sept. 18. Vehicle door dented by shopping cart at Kroger at 5830 Harrison Ave., Sept. 18.

Theft

Three checks stolen from home at 5941 Lawrence Road, Sept. 8. Two sewer grates stolen from parking lot at Meijer at 6550 Harrison Ave., Sept. 8. Gas cap stolen from vehicle at 7100 Bridgetown Road, Sept. 8. Car stereo, DVD player, two television screens and a multi-media station stolen from vehicle at 5148 Ralph Ave., Sept. 9. Vehicle stolen from condominium complex parking lot at 5340 Werk

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Vehicular vandalism

Window damaged on vehicle when struck by beer can thrown from a passing vehicle at 6500 Glenway Ave., Sept. 26.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Shannon Sinclair, 39, 4885 East Miami River Road, disorderly conduct at East Miami River Road and Cowell, Aug. 29. Angelina Mofford, 38, 4970 East Miami River Road, disorderly conduct at 4875 East Miami River Road, Aug. 29. William Weber, 56, 4795 E. Miami River Road, public indecency at Cowell and Buffalo Ridge, Aug. 26.

Incidents Breaking and entering

Garage entered and lawnmowers, trimmer, saw of unknown value removed at 5274 Zion Road, Aug. 16.

Burglary

Residence entered and Ipod valued at $200 removed at 7818 Mitchell Drive, Sept. 7.

criminal damaging

Landscaping damaged at 7828 Surreywood Drive, Sept. 3.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle tires punctured at 4533 E. Miami River Road, Aug. 8. Garage entered and tools valued at $510 removed at 3930 Bear Lane, Sept. 2.

Domestic violence

Female reported at Miami Avenue, Aug. 22.

Gross sexual imposition

Female victim reported on East Miami River Road, Sept. 2.

Identity fraud

Victim reported at 5464 Marshall Ave., Sept. 12.

Theft

Yard entered and fishing poles valued at $900 removed at 5112 E. Miami River Road, Aug. 18. Bike valued at $150 removed at 47 E. Harrison Ave., Aug. 24.Tools of unknown value removed at 7933 Rio Grande, Sept. 12. Jewelry of unknown value removed at 3788 Quintet Drive, Aug. 27. Vehicle parts valued at $3,000 removed at 4817 East Miami River Road, Sept. 8. Chair and table of unknown value removed at 3974 Durango Green Drive, Sept. 4. Chainsaw valued at $413 removed at 7822 Mitchell Park, Sept. 5.

NORTH BEND

Incidents

Theft

Personal checks of unknown value removed at 154 Miami Ave., Sept. 4.

CHEVIOT

Arrests/citations

David Runyon, 29, 3531 Werk Road No. 3, Drive under the influence at 3360 Glenmore Ave., Sept. 26. Deidre Marcum, 26, 4686 Rapid Run Road No. 4A, Drive under suspension at Albert Avenue and Dina Avenue, Sept. 24. Christina Herlihy, 29, 4140 St. Lawrence Ave., Drive under suspension at North Bend Road and Harrison Avenue, Sept. 27. Peter Borger, 28, 4245 Applegate Ave., Drive under suspension, Sept. 29. Vernon Harrison, 38, 206 Bramblewood No. 3A, Drive under suspension, Sept. 29. Juvenile, 13, criminal damaging, Sept. 23. Juvenile, 13, criminal damaging, Sept. 23. Dejon Baker, 21, 3806 Dina Ave. No. 5, assault, Sept. 24. Richey Mullins, 27, 2964 West Tower, intimidation, Sept. 24. Jeremy Gagnon, 23, 3290 Belacare Circle, assault, Sept. 24. Angel Morris, 32, 4354 Harding Ave., warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., Sept. 25. Olvin Gonzalez, 28, 3468 Tangent Drive, warrant, Sept. 25. Andrew Hrezo, 31, 18683 Running Deer, warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., Sept. 25. Joshua Vollrath, 29, 9160 Montoro Drive, disorderly conduct at Harrison Avenue and Davis Avenue, Sept. 26. Juvenile, 14, truancy at 3320 Augusta Ave., Sept. 28. Danielle Marcum, 22, 2184 Clara St., criminal damaging, Sept. 28. Alexcis McCoy, 25, 3849 Olivette Ave., assault, Sept. 28. James Redman, 25, 3523 Woodbine Ave., warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., Sept. 29.

Incidents Breaking and entering

Front door forced open at Advanced Auto Sales, but nothing found missing at 4115 North Bend Road, Sept. 26.

Burglary

Video game system and one video game stolen from home at 3311 Phoenix Ave., Sept. 3.

criminal damaging

Fender dented on vehicle at 3737 Lovell Ave., Sept. 18.

Two tires slashed on vehicle at 3612 Darwin Ave., Sept. 25. Window broken on vehicle at 3971 Trevor Ave., Sept. 19. Window broken and car stereo damaged inside vehicle at 3836 Ruth Lane, Sept. 27.

Theft

Camera and dart set stolen from vehicle at Puhlman Avenue and North Bend Road, Sept. 16. Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 4288 Applegate Ave. No. 41, Sept. 20. Cell phone charger, money, 122 CDs and MP3 adapter stolen from vehicle at 3832 North Bend Road, Sept. 23. Vehicle stolen from parking lot at 3744 Applegate Ave., Sept. 23.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations

Charles Harrell, born 1986, possession of drugs, 3101 McHenry Ave., Sept. 24. Darrin W. Ferguson, born 1987, theft under $300, 2435 Harrison Ave., Sept. 23. Eddie Fairbanks, born 1981, possession of drugs, 3101 McHenry Ave., Sept. 24. Emmit Davis, born 1970, theft under $300, 3101 Mozart St., Sept. 26. Harold Hasan Evans, born 1982, trafficking, 3260 Werk Road, Sept. 24. Jason Hale, born 1979, possession of drugs, 2400 Harrison Ave., Sept. 24. Justin R. Owensby, born 1982, unlawful use of vehicle joyriding, 2703 Lafeuille Ave., Sept. 26. Mario Lewis, born 1988, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 21. Michael Searles, born 1988, disorderly conduct, 2947 Queen City Ave., Sept. 19. Ricky R. Edwards, born 1961, domestic violence, 3565 Carmel Terrace, Sept. 25. Rolando Rayshawn Thomas, born 1982, criminal damaging or endangering, assault and domestic violence, 2446 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 26. Jonathan Hand, born 1990, possession of drugs, 2280 Harrison Ave., Sept. 18. Montez Antonio Smith, born 1963, violation of temporary protection order, 2565 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 25. Muhamadou Dukureh, born 1971, aggravated menacing, 2396 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 28. Christina Alcorn, born 1979, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 24. Jonathan Clark, born 1976, drug abuse, trafficking, obstruction of official business and resisting arrest, 2771 Shaffer Ave., Sept. 21. Mark N. Conley, born 1991, possession of drug abuse instruments, 2885 St. Catherine Place, Sept. 27. Miranda L. Reynolds, born 1990, breaking and entering, 3211 Westbrook Drive, Sept. 27.

Incidents Aggravated burglary

2888 Harrison Ave., Sept. 22.

Breaking and entering

3073 Bracken Woods Lane, Sept. 23.

Burglary

2449 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 24. 2704 East Tower Drive, Sept. 20. 2757 Robert Ave., Sept. 23. 2872 Montana Ave., Sept. 20. 3028 Ferguson Road, Sept. 20. 3041 North Hegry Circle, Sept. 21. 3055 Veazey Ave., Sept. 24. 3059 Jadaro Court, Sept. 22. 3411 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 21. 3480 Hazelwood Ave., Sept. 23.

Grand theft

2310 Ferguson Road, Sept. 22. 2375 Montana Ave., Sept. 23. 2606 Ocosta Ave., Sept. 22. 2680 Queen City Ave., Sept. 23. 2701 East Tower Drive, Sept. 22. 2754 McKinley Ave., Sept. 21. 3126 Glenmore Ave., Sept. 21. 3200 Midway Ave., Sept. 20. 3217 Daytona Ave., Sept. 22. 6165 Glenway Ave., Sept. 23. 6180 Glenway Ave., Sept. 18.

Petit theft

2251 Harrison Ave., Sept. 20. 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 21. 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 24. 2380 Nova Ave., Sept. 18. 2409 Boudinot Ave., Sept. 19. 2435 Harrison Ave., Sept. 23. 2454 Harrison Ave., Sept. 18. 2880 Queen City Ave., Sept. 18. 2898 Harrison Ave., Sept. 19. 3015 Glenhills Way, Sept. 23. 3101 Mozart St., Sept. 24. 3225 Harrison Ave., Sept. 23. 3471 Cheviot Ave., Sept. 21. 6010 Glenway Ave., Sept. 20. 6140 Glenway Ave., Sept. 18. 6165 Glenway Ave., Sept. 19. Rape, 2300 Queen City Ave., Sept. 22.

Vehicle theft

2373 Harrison Ave., Sept. 22. 2741 Erlene Drive, Sept. 22. 3418 Anaconda Drive, Sept. 19.

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Summerfair elects board of trustees Summerfair Cincinnati, the non-profit arts organization with offices in Anderson Township, has elected its board members and trustees for the coming year. Board members share the common goal of maintaining and enriching Summerfair Cincinnati’s mission of supporting artists and the arts yearround in Cincinnati. The 2009-2010 Summerfair Cincinnati board from the west side are: • President – Dave Ziegler of North Bend; Procter & Gamble • Trustee – Linda Tache of Cincinnati; Community volunteer • Trustee - Jill Leslie of Delhi; JL Selections • Operations Committee, IT – Roger Henthorn of Delhi; askthebuilder.com • Operations Committee, Volunteers – Anne Poppe of West Price Hill; National Labor Relations Board • Operations Committee, Member Meetings – Jill Folzenogen of Delhi Township; Community volunteer • Advisory Member-

Judson carnival

Above – Residents of the Judson Care Center enjoyed a carnival held in the facility’s courtyard. Activities include face painting, a water balloon toss, spin art, ring and ball tosses, fishing and a balloon dart board. Volunteers from Franklin Savings Bank helped staff members. Residents also enjoyed the funnel cakes made by Troy Forkner. Staff member Erika Schneider is pictured helping Genevieve Ranes complete her spin art project.

Paula Wiggins of Cincinnati; professional artist In addition to Summerfair Cincinnati’s volunteer board of trustees, the organization has a volunteer membership base of about 75. Membership in Summerfair Cincinnati is free and all that is required is attendance to a minimum of two general membership meetings and volunteering for three shifts at the annual fair. Summerfair 2010, the 43rd installment of Summerfair, will be held June 4, June 5 and June 6, at historic Coney Island and will feature 350 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country, as well as regional performers, a variety of gourmet foods and a youth arts area for kids. Summerfair Cincinnati has been supporting and promoting local arts year-round in Greater Cincinnati for more than 40 years. The organization’s activities include: Supports for individual artists including grants and exhibitions; community-based art activities and events; and a

nationally-recognized annual fine arts festival, which serves as the organization’s primary fundraiser. The effectiveness of Summerfair Cincinnati activities has earned the organization regional and national recognition including: Consistently ranking in the Top 50 as “Best Fine Art and Design Show” in Sunshine Artist magazine, an influential trade publication, including 2009; 2009 Print Excellence Award from the Printing Industries Association, Inc., Post-Corbett Award of Excellence, Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau Outstanding Service Award, Southwestern Ohio Art Education Award for Distinguished Organization, American Marketing Association Community Impact Award and the National Association of IndependentArtists’ Choice Award. Additional information about Summerfair Cincinnati and its activities can be obtained by visiting www.summerfair.org or calling 531-0050.

REUNIONS

Right – Frances Traver and Darlene Stephans did some fishing at the carnival at the Judson Care Center.

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OCTOBER 17 9:00 A.M. Join us for a program that includes: • Information sessions covering the James Graham Brown Honors Program, athletics, student life, financial aid and study abroad • Campus tour • Complimentary meal for prospective students and families

To RSVP, contact the Office of Admissions at 859.344.3332, or visit www.thomasmore.edu

The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 921-3670 for more information.

es from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 7425916.

Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade” we are inviting other alumni class-

Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band Bad Habit. Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion” and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248.

Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.

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October 7, 2009

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Cheviot church hosts ‘Trunk or Treat’ By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Cheviot United Methodist Church has a trunk full of treats to share this Halloween. The church is hosting its third annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the church’s back parking lot, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. “Trunk or Treat started three years ago as a way for kids to have a safe, contained environment in which to do trick-or-treating,” said Amy Morand, a church member who handles marketing for the event. “There are no scary houses. It’s just church members and some other people from the community who circle their cars, open their trunks and pass out what they

would normally pass out to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.” Morand said many church members dress in costume and several people decorate their cars to make the event more festive. She said a small committee of volunteers organizes the Trunk or Treat each year. The event also features free refreshments such as hot dogs and cider, and an area is set up where parents and their children can paint pumpkins or have their faces painted. “It’s a really nice outdoor activity for the school-age kids,” she said. Morand said last year’s Trunk or Treat drew close to 200 visitors. There’s no cost to attend. Parking is not available at the church in order to keep

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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A Cheviot United Methodist Church member who, at last year’s Trunk or Treat event, decorated their car to look like a whale’s mouth. The church is hosting its third annual Trunk or Treat this year. and show people where to park on the street. For more information, visit www.cheviotumc.org.

the parking lot safe for the children, but a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy will be on hand to direct traffic

BLOC Coffee Shop has later hours Kicking off the month of October, BLOC Coffee Shop, a non-profit cafe at the corner of Hawthorne and Price in East Price Hill, will begin keeping their doors open for service daily until 7 p.m. Until now, the independent coffee shop was only open until the early afternoon, but has decided to stay open later in hopes of drawing a bigger crowd. Previously, the cafe was only able to stay open until the afternoon, simply because it couldn’t afford to pay any staff members to work until the evening, but have decided to stay open later to bring in some more fund-

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BED AND BREAKFAST THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast. Minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for a romantic weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com

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ing for their organization, said Dr. Dwight Young, founder of BLOC Ministries. BLOC is a Christian-based service charity in various communities in Greater Cincinnati. It provide services such as after-school programs and tutoring for inner-city children, counseling for families, English classes for foreign residents, and a multitude of other opportunities, completely free of charge. All proceeds from the coffee shop aid BLOC and the services they provide. “It’s nice knowing that my money is going to a good cause, and not into

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the pocket of some coffee corporation CEO,” said Craig Shady, a regular attendee of the cafe. “Plus, it’s so much better.” The BLOC Coffee Shop has a number of perks you won’t find at your average barrista, including free Wi-Fi, live music, a convenient location for Price Hill residents, and all at a lower cost than you’ll find anywhere else. The leaders of BLOC are excited to be offering all of this later into the evening, making it more convenient for college students, and also making it a great place to relax after a long day of work.

Green Township Fire & EMS Chief Douglas Witsken said Assistant Chief James Rutenschroer left the department this year with the knowledge his mark is forever embedded on the organization. Rutenschroer, who served as the assistant chief of emergency medical services for the department, retired Sept. 1 after a 49year career. “Jim has always been an extremely driven and dedicated employee,” Witsken said. “He worked many hours beyond what was required of him.” Lt. Michael Nie, fire department spokesman, said Rutenschroer, who was known as “Rudy” by his fellow firefighters and paramedics, first joined the Mack Volunteer Fire Department in 1960 at the age of 18. Rutenschroer continued his volunteer career at the Monfort Heights station and worked his way up through the ranks, serving at a time when the Mack Volunteer Fire Department became the first volunteer department in the area to practice advance life support. “Along the way, Assis-

tant Chief Rutenschroer became one of the first paramedics in the Cincinnati area in 1975,” Nie said. He said Rutenschroer was appointed assistant chief in 1982, shortly before the department became the Green Township Fire Department. The volunteer operation was phased out in 1985 in favor of full-time and part-time employees staffing the fire stations 24 hours a day. Nie said Rutenschroer was instrumental in helping steer the department as it grew to keep pace with the needs of the community. He had his hand in a variety of tasks, from helping design ambulances to hiring and promoting employees, Nie said. “Over the years he has responded to thousands of emergency calls,” Nie said. Witsken said Rutenschroer’s leadership has helped make the department what it is today. “Jim has instilled his drive for excellence in the junior officers and the firefighter/paramedics of Green Township Fire & EMS,” Witsken said. “The department’s excellent reputation and history of quality service are very much the result of Jim’s leadership. His legacy of excellence will continue.”

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Bed & Breakfast Feature of the Week

The Doolin House Bed & Breakfast

Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland

There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

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NEW YORK The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.

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