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Green Township residents are invited to take part in two days of festivities honoring the community’s military veterans and commemorating the township’s bicentennial. As part of its year-long celebration of 200 years of community, the township is installing a Veterans Tribute Tower crafted by The Verdin Co. at Veterans Park on Harrison Avenue. “We thought it would be a nice, unique presentation to the citizens and the veterans of Green Township,” said Green Township Trustee Tony Upton. “It’s a tribute to 200 years of the township and the veterans who have served our country.” Bob Santoro, spokesman for Cincinnatibased Verdin Co., said the bell and clock maker is building and installing Veterans Tribute Towers across the United States as a way to enable communities to honor and thank their veterans. He said for every tower built, Verdin donates a portion of the revenue to the Commission on the Future of America’s Veterans, a private body examining the needs of our veterans and developing a strategic plan for their future as their needs in health care, employment and transition back to their communities grow. Green Township will use tax increment financing funds to pay for the tower, which

costs $225,000, according to the township. “The Green Township community has a deep tradition of honoring veterans and will be bringing the first Veterans Tribute Tower to the state of Ohio,” Santoro said. Jennifer Barlow, Green Township’s development assistant and member of the Bicentennial Committee, said the tower itself, which stands 30 feet tall, was scheduled to be delivered to the township Saturday, Oct. 10 – escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders. She said Verdin will then bring its Bell Foundry on Wheels to Veterans Park at noon Friday, Oct. 16, allowing members of the community to take part in the creation of the tower’s 250-pound bell. She said two students from each school in the township, representatives from each branch of the military and members of Green Township VFW Post 10380 will participate in an ingot passing ceremony, in which 500 pounds of bronze ingots will be placed in a furnace and melted. Santoro said the molten bronze is then poured into a custom made bell mold where it will cool and harden overnight. The pouring and firing of Green Township’s bell will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16. Barlow said dignitaries and former township trustees will help break the mold surrounding the bell in a ceremony at noon Saturday, Oct. 17. She said township residents could get a chance to break the mold as well. After the bell is sandblasted and polished for four hours, she said the township will

unveil its custommade bronze bell at a ceremony and reception at 6 p.m. Oct. 17, at the administration building. “This is a gratifying experience to know that we will have a permanent, lasting tribute to those that made and continue to make sacrifices for each and every one of us each PROVIDED. day,” Green TownGreen Township’s Bicentennial ship Trustee Tracy Veterans Tribute Tower will look Winkler said. similar to this tower The Verdin Co. Trustee David built in Miami, Fla. The township’s Linnenberg added, tower will be the first veterans “This bell will be a tribute tower in Ohio. voice for the Green Township community in their tributes to honor past, current and future veterans.” The township will dedicate the Veterans Tribute Tower during its observation of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the park. “We’re trying to find the oldest veteran in the township to ring the bell on the 11th when the bell is dedicated,” Barlow said.

Police, Harvest Home host Spooktacular By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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Ghosts and goblins are returning to the barn at Harvest Home Park. The ghouls are moving in as part of the third annual Halloween Spooktacular sponsored by the Cheviot Police Association and the Cheviot Firemen’s Association. Spooky festivities run from 710 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, at the park, 3961 North Bend Road. “The Cheviot Action Partnership did a Halloween event years ago at the park and it was a lot of fun and a big success,” said Jenny Eilermann, a police association member who’s helping plan the Spooktacular. “The event was something we thought was missing from the community.” She said each night the Spooktacular will feature a hay ride through Cheviot and a scary tour of the “haunted” Harvest Home barn, although she admitted, “it’s not going to be absolutely frightful.” The event is geared for children 10 and younger, and they want it to be fun for the kids, not traumatizing. Other kid-friendly games and

activities include miniature train rides through the park, face painting, costume contests, pumpkin bowling, petting zoo, ghost stories by the bonfire and a howl at the moon contest. “The howl at the moon contest was hysterical last year,” Eilermann said. “Some of the kids must have been practicing for weeks.” Local Girl Scouts and the Western Hamilton County 4-H Club will lend a hand with the event, working the game booths and selling concessions at familyfriendly prices, she said. She said the Spooktacular, which is made possible by the city donating use of the park, is a great opportunity for the entire neighborhood to come out and enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere. “We just have a great time,” she said. “After seeing the expressions on all the kids’ faces, we all said, ‘We have to do this again.’” The police association was formed in the mid 1940s, and the charitable organization sponsors youth baseball and soccer teams, hosts free Easter and Christmas events for the neighborhood and loans out hospital equipment to those who need it.

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Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Oak Hills Board of Education. Incumbent school board members Rick Ahlers and Jack Pollock will try to retain their positions on the board in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election against two retired teachers – Jeannie Schoonover and Ritsa Tassopoulos. Ahlers is a Delhi Township resident who graduated from Oak Hills in 1977. He works as a collections man-

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The district’s recent state report card rating of Excellent with Distinction means it will have to keep working hard to foster academic excellence and move the district forward through the 21st century and beyond, Pollock said. And doing so must be done in a fiscally responsible manner, he said. The state’s financial situation will create the biggest challenge for the district, as he said the state could cut school funding or pass down unfunded educational mandates. He said Oak Hills must be prepared to deal with those challenges. The district also needs to always evaluate its educational offerings to keep up with the competitive marketplace, whether it be expanding the district’s post-secondary program or adding Advanced Placement courses. “This is all about our kids and the investment in their future,” Pollock said. “We have to provide our students as many options as possible as they ready themselves to go out there into an ever-changing global landscape.” Pollock and his wife have a son who graduated from Oak Hills and a daughter who is a senior at the high school this year. Schoonover , a Green Township resident who graduated from Oak Hills in 1962, was a teacher at C.O. Harrison and J.F. Dulles elementary schools for seven years before serving as the guidance counselor at Dulles for nine years. She went on to be an assistant principal in Schoonover the Forest Hills district, and a principal at elementary schools in Campbell County and Cincinnati Public. She retired in 2002 and worked part-time for three

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2005. He said he is running for re-election because he feels he can make a difference. He said he has passion for Oak Hills because he grew up in the district, and his grandfather and father-inlaw, both of whom served on the school board, taught him the importance of giving back to the community. Ahlers said the most important issue facing the district is school funding. “Having been on the Oak Hills Finance Committee since 2004 I feel that I have a good understanding of the process and how to deal with these tough economic times,” he said. “My background in banking is definitely a plus when it comes to knowing the importance of budgeting and working within your means.” He said he envisions the district continuing its Excellent with Distinction rating and being a leader in introducing 21st century learning techniques in the classroom. “I am very proud of the Oak Hills School District and feel that the best days are yet to be realized,” he said. Ahlers and his wife have three children. Their two sons graduated from Oak Hills and their daughter is a senior at the high school this year. Pollock, a Green Township resident who works as a project executive for IBM, was first appointed to the school board in June 2001. He was elected to the board in November 2001, and re-elected in November 2005. He said a lot of great things have Pollock happened for Oak Hills in the past eight years, but he wants to continue serving on the board because the district still has work to do.

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years for the Hamilton County Educational Service Center as a school improvement consultant. “As an educator I’ve spent more than 29 years working to better the education of children and to help them grow,” she said. Schoonover said she is a proactive person and wants the district to have plans in place to handle future challenges from the state, such as funding cuts and mandatory all-day kindergarten. She said the board should always have a close eye on the budget, while also placing an importance on keeping academic expectations high and avoiding complacency. “We have to keep pushing and moving students forward,” she said. “It is important to have a strong educational system to maintain the high value of our community.” Schoonover said experience counts, and her background as an educator and administrator will help continue and build future excellence in the district. She has two children who graduated from Oak Hills and six grandchildren attending school in the district. Tassopoulos is a Delhi Township resident who started her teaching career in Oak Hills at Delshire Elementary School before moving to Oakdale Elementary School. She taught thirdgrade at Oakdale until 2001, when she accepted a position at the district office as Oak Tassopoulos Hills’ literacy coach. She retired from Oak Hills in 2008 and now works part-time for Cincinnati Public. “Oak Hills has always been really good to me, and I think the most valuable thing you can do is to give back your time to the district,” she said. She said she keeps up with the latest educational initiatives, and feels it’s important for the board to be comprised of a diverse, well-rounded group of people and one of the members should have experience in education. Tassopoulos said she will serve as a representative of the students and teachers, and ensure the board looks out for students and provides the best education possible. “I’m not a politician. I’m doing this for the kids,” she said. “I really know this district and I know the kids and the teachers.” She said Oak Hills is fortunate to not have the financial difficulties confronting other districts, but she said the district cannot sit back and count its blessings. The school board and administration need to continue spending money wisely, and make sure the money that is spent goes toward quality in education and maintaining the district’s Excellent with Distinction designation, Tassopoulos said. She and her husband have four daughters who all graduated from Oak Hills.

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Fire and EMS levy on ballot By Jennie Key Issue 30 is a tax levy renewal that brings Miami Township fire protection and emergency medical services to Addyston. Addyston Clerk Margaret Ann Dozier said the village contracts with Miami Township for fire and emergency medical services. She said this would be the second renewal of the levy if voters approve it. The 2-mill levy generates an esti-

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This year marks the 17th annual St. William Haunted House and Fall Festival. Ober and her husband, Mike, have been in charge of the event since the beginning. “It’s my hobby,” Mr. Ober said. “Some people golf, I build haunted houses.” He said his love for creating scary scenes started about 30 years ago when he transformed his parents’ Bridgetown home into a

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haunted house, and he hasn’t looked back since. When he and Darla married and moved to Price Hill he began building one on their side porch, but he soon outgrew the space. Mrs. Ober said they put the idea for a St. William haunted house to the school’s PTO in 1992, and since then the event has raised more than $112,000 for the school. “We thought a haunted house would be a great fundraiser for the school, and it has funded a lot of great projects at St. William,” she said. Proceeds from the event have allowed the PTO to buy school desks, cafeteria tables, pay for field trips and build a fence around the playground.

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The 17th annual St. William Haunted House and Fall Festival is open from 710:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24 and Friday, Oct. 30, at the school, 4125 St. William Ave. Darla Ober, a St. William parishioner who helps organize the event each year, said St. William’s haunted house is different than any other in the city because it offers indoor waiting with plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Those who go for the haunted house can stay for the hot chocolate, caramel apples and ghoulish games. Children can have their faces painted, their hair sprayed or their picture taken with one of St. William’s very own goblins. Young children not yet brave enough for the terrifying scenes inside the haunted house can explore an enchanted forest filled with candy and treats. Ober said this year’s haunted house and fall festival features new games, a special discount night for college students and new frights. Admission is $5 per person. Those who bring a can of soup for St. Vincent De Paul will save 50 cents off the price of admission. College night is Friday, Oct. 23. College student can show their student identification cards to receive $1 off admission. All the proceeds from the event benefit St. William School.

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Sue Ruehl, matriarch of the Elder soccer program, was remembered in a special ceremony at the Butch Hubert Family Panther Athletic Complex Sept. 16. Ruehl died in November 2007 from cancer. A Memorial Grove has been created in the southwest corner of the soccer field and the first tree planted there is in memory of Sue. The Ruehl family joined Elder soccer as a package

The tree planted in Ruehl’s memory is a serviceberry tree which flowers in the spring and produces purple berries in late summer, just when soccer begins. deal – Dave as coach, Matt as a student-athlete, and behind it all, the strength and support of Sue, wife of

Dave and mother of Matt. “Sue’s strength during her lengthy battle with cancer was a source of inspiration to the Elder players,” recalls Dave Dabbelt, elder athletic director. “The team became more unified and determined as they shared this experience with Sue and her family.” The tree planted in Ruehl’s memory is a serviceberry tree which flowers in the spring and produces purple berries in late summer,

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A Green Township man says taking over as the president of a ministry founded by his brother, the late Father Jim Willig, is a labor of love. David L. Willig, the eldest of 11 children of Edgar and the late Alice Willig, is the new president of Heart to Heart (www.heartoheart.org) The ministry, founded in 1991, is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the four corners of the earth. David Willig says his brother’s daily example of what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ led many others to join him on his faith journey. Father Jim Willig died in 2001. Willig said his brother had a very personal and charismatic style that came from the heart. “These weren’t directed at a particular denomination,” David Willig said. “Father Jim had an enormous appeal. He had a gentle nature and he could express the word of God in a practical and nonjudgemental way that was very attractive to people. He says he is dedicated to seeing big brother’s mission continue to grow. Heart to Heart distributes books written by Father Jim, such as “Lessons from the School of Suffering,” a collection of lessons from his battle with cancer written with Cincinnati author Tammy Bundy. There is a catalog of Father Willig’s meditations, and Bible studies, books, CDs and DVDs. There are also contributions from Father Michael Sparough and Bundy offered through the ministry. Heart to Heart also broadcast’s Father Jim’s message on the Radio Maria Network and locally on WDJO-AM 1480 at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

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Broadway veterans to perform at Seton

By Kurt Backscheider

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To celebrate two milestone anniversaries on the west side, the Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series is presenting two tribute performances. The performing arts series sponsored by Seton and Elder high schools will present “A Tribute to the Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Seton Performance Hall, 3901 Glenway Ave. Maribeth Samoya, chairwoman of Seton’s music department, said the shows are being presented in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Sisters of Charity and the 40th anniversary of the Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series. “The concert is a celebration of those two anniversaries,” said Samoya, who is directing the tribute with Dave Allen, chairman of Elder’s music department and conductor of the

Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. “There will also be a dedication of Seton’s newly renovated auditorium.” She said the Seton Performance Hall recently received new paint and carpeting and a completely revamped sound system. She said the concert will feature Seton alumna Marilyn Kay Huelsman and Elder graduates Robert DuSold and Tom Hafner, who are all Broadway veterans. The Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra and about 50 members of the Seton-Elder Alumni Chorus will join in the performance as well. “The music is going to be phenomenal,” said Allen. “I think people are going to be blown away by the whole production.” He said rehearsals have been going very smooth and all the singers and musicians are top-notch artists. “It’s going to be a very fun concert to do,

and it’s such a wonderful night of celebration,” he said. Samoya said many of the other alumni in the alumni chorus are well-known around Cincinnati for their singing talents as well. Some names folks might recognize are Sean Kelley, Michelle Klug-Hillgrove and Larry Reiring. “They are all really excited for the concert,” Samoya said. Tickets for the performance are $15 each. There will be a President’s Reception with members of the Sisters of Charity and SetonElder Performing Arts Series staff an hour and a half prior to each performance in the Seton Commons. Tickets to the pre-performance reception, which is optional, are $10. To purchase tickets or learn more about the event, visit www.setoncincinnati.org, www.elderhs.org or call 251-3324.

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Broadway star and Seton-Elder Performance Series alumnus Robert DuSold will be a featured performer in “A Tribute to the Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber” at the Seton Performance Hall.

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Exchange students

Each fall, McAuley High School welcomes exchange students from various foreign countries. This year, the school is hosting Mai Chu, left, of Hanoi, Vietnam, and Vera Straub, who hails from Rheinhausen, Germany. Chu commented that Cincinnati has a lot more trees than Cincinnati. She enjoyed apple pie for the first time upon her arrival. Straub is spending one semester at McAuley before moving to Costa Rica, also for one semester. She said her village is much smaller than Cincinnati, but that the vegetation is very similar.

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European tour

Nineteen 2009 Taylor High School graduates embarked on a 12-day tour of Europe, led by teachers Mandy Bowen and Allison Pulskamp. The students participated in fundraisers for a year before leaving for the trip and held weekly meetings to learn about the history of each place they planned to visit. After two days in Athens, Greece, and a one-day cruise in the Grecian islands, the trip continued to Delphi and Meteora. Via cruise ship, the tour continued to Florence, Italy, for two days, then two days of sightseeing in Barcelona, Spain. The tour was prepared by EF Tours, a private educational organization. Pictured from front to back are, first row, Shelby Gaydosh and Kelsey Tilberg of Cleveland, Robyn Rueve, Blake Hardtke and Hannah Kleimeyer; second row, Trisha Hubbard and Sarah Hardtke; third row, Catherine Davis and Brad Chiseck; fourth row, Marcie Hon; fifth row, Hailee Mink, Erin Hafer and Joey Lemmink; sixth row, Katlyn Sparks, Laurin Heitkamp and Brittany Lee; seventh row, Alex Reis, Evan LePage and Danielle Kessinger.

Michelle Ball, Victoria Ogle, Eric Redder and Kelly Walter were named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Findlay. • Carina Malveaux, Shanta White and Mary Yavorsky were named to the first spring term dean’s list at National College. • Michael Alao and David Hamilton were named to the spring quarter dean’s list at Columbus State Community College. • Daniel Reddy was named to the 20082009 dean’s list at Colorado College. Students are named to the dean’s list if they maintain a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher while carrying a full class load for the entire academic year. He is the son of Yvonne and Timothy Reddy of Green Township. • D’Andre Axle and Mary Theresa DelVecchio were named to the summer academic merit list at Wilmington College. DelVecchio earned a 4.0 GPA. The academic merit list recognizes students enrolled six to 11 hours who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average. • Local students named to the summer academic merit list in the collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College were D’Andre Axle, Mary Theresa DelVecchio, Serena Gill, Kelly Johnson, Virginia Klein, Amanda Portlock and Juliann Quinn. DelVecchio, Portlock and Quinn earned a 4.0 GPA. The academic merit list recognizes students enrolled six to 11 hours who earn at least a 3.6 grade-point average. • Kurt Huffman and Ross Monhollon were named to the summer semester dean’s list in a collaboration between Wilmington College and Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. • The following students were named to the summer quarter dean’s list at the University of Cincinnati: Maria Acito, Nicholas Allgeyer, Brandon Ashworth, Brandon Autrey, Eric Bambach, Kelly Bedinghaus, Alison Begley, Jessica Benson, Chris Bernzott, Steven Bessler, Mwambila Beya, Amy Billow, Ian Boesken, Michelle Brinck, Hannah Brock, Andrew Burba, Kathryn Burger, Joseph Burwinkel, Elishia Candelaresi, Elizabeth Capannari, Bradley Center, Keith Chafins, Brian Chambers, Christopher Chambers, Heather Cherry, Zachary Clark, Jenna Clarke, Bradley Clevenger, Tiffany Cobb, Francis Collins, Adam Colwell, Benjamin Combs, Bryan Corbett, Gary Cornwall, Colin Craig, Kevin Crowley, Michael Crusham, Michael Crusham, Anna Damcevski, Melissa Davis, Megan Depaoli, Lauren Dickey, Kurt Dickman, Stephan Dixon, Matthew Dotterman, Mary Margaret Doyle, Stephanie Doyle, Lorain Drais, Andrew Dreyer, Megan Driskell, Laura Droba, Alison Duebber, Johnathon Dunnette, Christine Egner, Allison Ehrnschwender, Stephanie Ellis, Thomas Ellis, Amy Englert, Crystal Evans, Kevin Flaherty, Jennifer Frank, Julie Gadzinski, Russell Gatermann, Brandon Geiser, Nicholas Geluso, Maxwell George, Walter Gibler, Matthew Giovanetti, Heather Gragg, Ricardo Grant, Matthew Green, Anna Grote, Jennifer Hacker, Nicole Harmon, Heather Harrison, Thomas

Heis, Elizabeth Hemme, Michelle Henlein, Clay Herbert, Sarah Hiatt, Alex Hickey, Jason Hickey, Ashley Hicks, Gregory Hill, Kristina Hoffman, Joseph Holscher, Gabrielle Holtgrefe, Kirk Huggins, Maria Hulgin, Jeffrey Hurst, Jerome James, Kelley James, Jennifer Johannigman, Thurman Jones, Matthew Kaeser, Holly Karches, Mahogany Kincaid, Nicole Kiner, Matthew Knochelman, Victoria Koch, Rebecca Kontonickas, Craig Kotte, Leslie Kraus, Michael Krommer, Robert Kruthaupt, Kirsten Lange, Katie Langenbrunner, Amber LaRosa, Kristin Lasita, Adam Lefever, Tommie Lipps, Eric Lohbeck, Kimberly Louis, Geoffrey Lyons, Katrina Malone, Daniel Maloney, Jon Martin, Maria Martini, Seth Martini, Josh Marvin, Jennifer Mathews, Kara May, Steven McConnell, Molly McKee, Robert Menner, Gregory Metz, Kathleen Meyer, Rose Mary Meyer, Rokaia Mohamed, Heather Montag, Eric Moore, Zachary Moore, Adam Muddiman, Trisha Myers, Stephen Newland, Alexander Nguyen, Kevin Ossege, Kathleen Paulin, Katie Pelicano, Kelly Piller, Lea Pirro, Jioanna Polychroniou, Theresa Powell, Louis Ramirez, Sarah Rank, Olivia Ransick, Kevin Roa, Nathan Robbins, Travis Roberts, Benjamin Roemer, Nicholas Rudemiller, Kristen Ruffing, Michelle Russell, Keith Rutowski, Brian Sand, Max Schlachter, Mark Schmidt, Mary Schmutte, Maxwel Schneider, Elizabeth Schoenlaub, Jillian Schoenling, David Schraffenberger, Christine Schutte, Ashley Schwab, David Smith, Rianne Smith, Karlee Smithmeyer, Caroline Spencer, Jennifer Spinelli, Lauren Stallo, Robert Sturm, Melissa Sunderman, Kelly Swope, Tara Tanner, Eleni Tassopoulos, Raymond Tensing, Victoria Tidwell, Bradley Tieman, Tanya Todd, Ryan Tolle, Heather Townsley, Rachael Trump, Kelley Ujvary, Benjamin Van Oflen, Joseph Vickery, Michelle Vorderbrueggen, Joseph Waddle, Timothy Wagner, John Waltner, Daniel Ward, Jamie Webb, Melissa Weber, Joseph Weddendorf, Gregory Wehner, Samantha Weldon, Keith Wentzel, Jessica Wilson, Jenna Wolf, Anass Yacubu, Daniel Zerhusen and Jennifer Zerhusen.

Graduates

The following students have graduated from Ohio University: Matthew Bachman, bachelor of science in sport sciences; Meredith Barnett, bachelor of science in journalism, summa cum laude; Joel Beall, bachelor of business administration; Brandon Besl, bachelor of science in sport sciences; Elisa Bigner, bachelor of fine arts; Russell Brocker, bachelor of science in communication; Michael Brown, master of science in recreation and sport sciences; Joseph Bucher, bachelor of business administration; Courtney Carr, bachelor of arts; Michelle Coffaro, bachelor of science in hearing, speech and language sciences; Emily Crowley, bachelor of science in education; Eric Doland, bachelor of business administration; Jillian Fleming, bachelor of arts, summa cum laude; Jeffrey Gangloff, bachelor of science in communication; Jennifer Gasparec, bachelor of specialized

studies; Paul Heidemann, bachelor of science in communication; Rachel Kessinger, bachelor of science in communication; Megan Meyer, bachelor of science in education; Ashley Moore, bachelor of arts; Kathleen Perica, bachelor of science; Emily Ryan, bachelor of fine arts, cum laude; David Schaefer, bachelor of business administration; Maria Schott, bachelor of science in human and consumer sciences; Jeff Snyder, bachelor of business administration; Katherine Solomon, bachelor of business administration; Jennifer Stanley, bachelor of science in hearing, speech and language sciences; Scott Sullivan, bachelor of fine arts; Corey Taylor, bachelor of science in communication; Allison Tenbrink, bachelor of arts, cum laude; Catherine Turner, bachelor of science in communication; Samantha Ujvary, bachelor of specialized studies; Bryan Weigel, bachelor of science in sport sciences; Laura Wetenkamp, bachelor of science; and Jennifer Zepf, doctor of osteopathic medicine. • The following students have graduated from the Cincinnati campus of National College: Jessica Bearfield, associate of applied science; Dexter Burles, diploma; Mame Camara, diploma; Tiara Foster, diploma; Rashanda Little, associate of applied business and diploma; Brandi Robinson, associate of applied science; Latonya Webster, associate of applied science; and Cher Williams, associate of applied business.

Scholarships

Robert Moffitt has received a $2,500 Greater Cincinnati Award, a $1,500 Recognition Award and a Multicultural Award, worth from $1,000 to $6,000, from Wilmington College. Moffitt is a 2009 graduate of Winton Woods High School, where he was an honor roll student and a member of the Key Club. He plans to major in education. He is the son of Robert and Vera Moffitt of Forest Park.

Miscellaneous

Victoria Ogle, a junior pharmacy major at the University of Findlay, was among students receiving a lab coat at the College of Pharmacy’s recent White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony signifies the students’ entrance into the third year of the six-year program, which is the first year of professional courses in the College of Pharmacy. A 2005 graduate of Beechwood High School, Ogle is the daughter of Jenny Luken of North Bend and Mark Ogle of Crestview Hills, Ky.

European vacation

Five St. Ignatius of Loyola School students and two teachers attend this summer’s EuroCamp for Kids, held annually in Güntersberge, Germany. They joined 380 other students from 21 countries, including South Africa, France, Russia and Vietnam. Pictured from left are teacher Sylvia Hudepohl, Savanah Wagner, Trey Prypal, John Bruening, Drew Berling, teacher Bill Magness and Lauren Odioso. PROVIDED. SEND PHOTOS TO: MEMRAL@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM.

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This week in tennis

Oak Hills High School beat Middletown High School 4-1, Oct. 5, in the State Team Tournament Southwest Division Semifinals. Oak Hills’ Emma Wilhelmus beat Jazmine Reed 6-1, 6-1; Jackie Ehrman beat Alisha Ferguson 6-4, 6-0; Maddie Bieber beat Chelsey Capo 6-0, 6-0; Katelyn Gilkey and Megan Wittich beat Hannah Wireman and Jacqueline Williams 6-4, 6-2. Oak Hills advances to 6-10 with the win.

This week in cross country

• St. Xavier High School boys finished first in the St. Xavier Invitational Division I competition, Oct. 3, with a team score of 33. St. Xavier’s Gruenbacher finished second with a time of 16:25. • Taylor High School won the CHCA Invitationalat Voice of America Park, Oct. 6. Taylor’s Timmy Crofford finished fifth with a time of 18:23; Andrew Asimus finished seventh at 18:35 and Andrew Harvey finished eighth at 18:44.

This week in girls’ volleyball

• Seton High School beat Newport Central Catholic 2514, 24-26, 24-26, 25-13, 15-7, Oct. 3. • Oak Hills High School beat Beechwood 25-23, 2523, 25-23, Oct. 5. • Western Hills High School beat Withrow High School 25-10, 25-3, 25-4, Oct. 6. Western Hills advances to 15-2 with the win. • Oak Hills beat Princeton High School 25-7, 25-9, 25-7, Oct. 6. Oak Hills advances to 11-15 with the win. • Taylor High School beat Madeira High School 25-16, 25-11, 25-20, Oct. 6. Taylor advances to 14-4 with the win.

This week in soccer

• La Salle High School boys tied with Elder High School 1-1, Oct. 3. Kyle Smith scored La Salle’s goal. Cory Cason scored Elder’s goal. La Salle advances to 2-4-4 with the win. • Oak Hills High School boys shut out Hamilton High School 1-0, Oct. 3. Nick Smith scored the goal. Oak Hills’ James Ryan made four saves. Oak Hills advances to 3-6-2 with the win. • Seton High School girls beat Sycamore High School 1-0, Oct. 3. Mollie Williams scored the goal. Seton’s Kaitlyn Melvin made 10 saves. • Oak Hills girls shut out Harrison High School 4-0, Oct. 3. Oak Hills’ Katie Beck made three saves. Taylor Feist scored two goals and Niki Handlon and Samantha Amend each scored one goal. • Seton girls shut out Purcell Marian 4-0, Oct. 5. Olivia Lenzer and Stacie Volker each scored one goal and Krista Palmisano scored two goals. Seton advances to 4-6-2 with the win. • Oak Hills girls beat Fairfield 1-0, Oct. 6. Oak Hills’ Katie Beck made four saves. Kelsey Laumann scored Oak Hills’ goal. Oak Hills advances to 6-2-5 with the win. • Mercy High School girls tied with McAuley High School 0-0, Oct. 7. Mercy’s Emily Garcia made five saves. Mercy is 4-4-5 with the tie.

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October 14, 2009

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Small steps forward define Taylor

“We need to tackle better and we just need to step up and make some plays,” he said. “We just have to rebound and regroup and get things back together.”

By Tony Meale

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Taylor just couldn’t get going. Hoping to win its second home game in a row, the Yellow Jackets were shut out 180 against Madeira on Oct. 9. Taylor entered the game fresh off a lopsided 43-7 loss at Reading. It was an uncharacteristic performance from the 2009 Yellow Jackets, which hadn’t won or lost by more than 12 points in any other game this season and hadn’t allowed an opponent to reach the 30-point mark. “We fumbled the ball six or seven times that game, and that was the difference,” Taylor head coach Dave Huffman said. “We drove right down the field and scored on our first possession, we stopped them on their first possession, and then we fumbled.” Then the floodgates opened. Aside from its blowout loss to the Blue Devils, Taylor is enjoying its finest season in recent memory. The Yellow Jackets opened the year with a 15-6 win at Ludlow and a 20-16 win at Dayton. “It created some momentum for our guys and gave us some confidence,” Huffman said. “It made us realize we could play with anybody.” Taylor, however, stumbled in its next two games – a 197 loss against Cincinnati Country Day on Sept. 11, and a heartbreaking 29-27 loss to Mariemont on Sept. 18. Taylor trailed Mariemont 29-12 with six minutes left in regulation before storming back to pull within two points. But the Yellow Jackets ran out of time. “I think the guys learned that you have to play the whole game,” Huffman said. “When you play the whole game, good things will happen. Sometimes in games you’re going to face adversity, but you have to play through it. We didn’t do that against Reading, but I still think the guys are learning.” The Yellow Jackets were all business in their next game, a 27-21 overtime win over Deer Park on Sept. 25. Senior running back Cameron Youngblood scored all four Taylor touchdowns,

team has received this season, win or lose. “People have been very supportive and encouraging,” Huffman said. “And I really appreciate that.”

Moeller 35, Elder 13

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Taylor High School senior Cameron Youngblood sheds a tackle after making a catch against Madeira. including the game-winning, 7-yard dash in overtime. “The good thing about Cameron is he can take it all the way on any play,” Huffman said. “It’s nice to have a guy like that in the backfield.” Youngblood has been Taylor’s most potent offensive weapon this season; he has rushed for 567 yards and seven touchdowns and is averaging an impressive 7.5 yards per carry. “I’m really proud of our OLine,” Huffman added. “They’ve opened up some really big holes for Cameron, and our receivers are doing a great job blocking downfield.” While Youngblood brings lightning to the Taylor running game, senior John Greene provides the thunder; he’s rumbled for 324 rushing yards, has scored five rushing touchdowns, is averaging 5.0 yards per carry and leads the team in receiving yards with 96. “John gets us the tough yards and sets us up for Cameron,” Huffman said. “They really complement each other.” Junior quarterback Jason Sauer is also doing his share on offense. Although he is yet to throw a touchdown this season, Sauer has completed more than 51 percent of his passes and has carried the ball 23 times for 97 yards – an average of 4.2 yards a carry. “Jason has been playing quarterback all his life, and he made a lot of plays for us against Mariemont when we

were trying to come back,” Huffman said. “It doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet, but he’s always a leader on the field.” Taylor (3-4, 1-3), with three wins on the year, has already exceeded its win total from the last two years combined. “The difference has been our guys’ commitment to offseason conditioning,” Huffman said. “It puts us in position to compete with people. The guys have brought a discipline not only physically, but also mentally. “Our motto this year is, ‘Don’t talk about it. Be about it.’ If you want to become a better player, don’t talk about becoming better. Go do it.” Taylor hosts Indian Hill (4-3, 4-0) in its final home game of the year Oct. 16. The Yellow Jackets close out the season with road games against Wyoming (7-0, 4-0), which is ranked third in the city, and Finneytown (0-7, 0-4) which has yet to win a game. The Yellow Jackets hope to win two of their last three games and secure a .500 record. “I think that would mean a lot to the team and to the community,” Huffman said of the potential winning record. “It’d be a sign that the program is headed in the right direction. I truly believe that if the guys play up to their ability, then they can play with anyone. I’m very proud of our guys and what they’ve accomplished.” Huffman remains grateful for the continued support his

The Elder football team is in a position many didn’t expect to see the Panthers in all season; in a losing streak. The Panthers, after dropping two straight to GCL foes St. Xavier and Moeller, will look to break that streak against Columbus St. Francis DeSales at home on Oct. 16. “I don’t know if we’re feeling sorry for ourselves because of injuries or what, but we seem to have lost a little bit of our enthusiasm for the game,” said Elder head coach Doug Ramsey. “We’re still a good football team and we just have to get that back.” Elder, playing without several standouts, struggled stopping the run against Moeller as the Panthers gave up 323 rushing yards to the Crusaders. While Columbus DeSales also has a capable ground attack, the Stallions’ offensive line doesn’t have the size or the skill of the Crusaders. “Moeller is the best team we’ve played all year,” Ramsey said. “Their offensive line is big and that was our concern heading into the game.” Elder’s only bright spot in the Moeller loss was Ben Coffaro, who had 104 rushing yards and a touchdown against Moeller. “Ben is a player and really performed at a high level,” Ramsey said. “I told the team I wish everyone had played like he did.” Elder will face a 5-2 DeSales team that is coming off a 17-10 win over rival Watterson. Stallions quarterback Nick Gentile is one of the main threats for DeSales, as he had 162 rushing yards on 20 carries in the Oct. 9 win. Elder, without standout receiver Tim O’Conner and lineman Pete Bachman, will look to get back into the win column.

Princeton 21, Oak Hills 20

The undefeated squad from Middletown (7-0) looms on the Highlanders’ schedule in week eight after Oak Hills fell below the .500 mark for the first time this season with a week-seven loss to Princeton, 21-20. Oak Hills travels to face unbeaten Middletown at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. After starting the season at 3-1, Oak Hills lost threeconsecutive games to fall to 3-4. The Highlanders are 1-3 in the Greater Miami Conference. In week seven, Princeton scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to best Oak Hills. The Highlanders led by a 20-7 margin before Princeton’s Spencer Ware scored on a one-yard run with 9:37 left to bring the score to 20-14. With 7:52 remaining the game, Garyn Pride scored on a 53-yard punt return to put Princeton ahead for good, 21-20. Oak Hills out-gained Princeton by a 171-125 yard margin on the ground as the Highlanders held the ball for 28:41 compared to 19:19 for Princeton. Thomas Konkoly led Oak Hills with 132 yards rushing and a touchdown on 27 carries. Ware rushed for 67 yards and threw for 161 yards to lead Princeton. Quarterback Steve Gebing was 8-of-18 passing for 101 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Highlanders. Corie Cartmell was Oak Hills’ leading receiver with 83 yards and a touchdown on five catches. Geoff Stacey also scored a touchdown for Oak Hills in week seven.

Western Hills, Hughes

The score wasn’t available by press deadline. Western Hills plays Withrow at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at home.

Mustangs help fight breast cancer By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

For the third straight season, the Western Hills High School volleyball team hosted Volley for the Cure, which is designed to raise money for breast cancer research. The event, which was held Oct. 6, raised more than $100, and the team is accepting donations until Oct. 14. The team sold Tshirts and had a bake sale, and the school donated split-the-pot money collected that evening during Western Hills’ win over Withrow. “Each player was supposed to get five teachers or staff members to buy shirts and to get two or three people to come to the game,” Western Hills head coach Peggy Peebles said. “A lot of people helped and partic-

ipated, which is always good.” The money was donated to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation. It is named for Susan Goodman Komen, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977 at the age of 33; she died three years later. Komen’s sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, started the foundation in her honor in 1982. It has raised more than $1.3 billion. While Western Hills should be recognized for its philanthropy, the volleyball team has also performed spectacularly on the court this year; the Mustangs, which are 15-2 (10-0) as of Oct. 6, are galloping through the regular season. Peebles knows why. “Hard work,” she said. “The ladies come in every day ready to compete. Everything we do is about

repetition.” West High, which lost only one match in the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference last season, is yet to lose in league play in 2009. Eleven of their victories have been 3-0. The Mustangs have been led by seniors Brittany Autenrieb (180 assists and 139 aces), Asia Dillingham (111 kills) and Allyndra Dillingham (58 kills and 37 assists). Amazingly, each member of this trio ranks in the top five in the CMAC in aces, assists and kills. West Hi closes the regular season with games against Hughes (Oct. 8), Mount Healthy (Oct. 12), Oyler (Oct. 13) and Aiken (Oct. 14). “We said before the Withrow game that we want to finish the season 50, and that’s what we plan

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On Oct. 6, the Western Hills High School volleyball team hosted its third annual Volley for the Cure event, which is designed to raise money for breast cancer research. The team defeated Withrow that evening to move to 15-2 (10-0) on the season. In back, from left: Asia Dillingham, Angelique Craig, head coach Peggy Peebles, Allyndra Dillingham, Micalah Sims and Donissa Flowers. In front, from left: Katie Autenrieb, KiKi Mitchell, Brittany Autenrieb and Andrea Lewis. on doing,” Peebles said. The Mustangs also hope to secure a first-round win in the postseason tournament. West High lost in the

first round to Hamilton in 2008. “We at least want to get to the second round,” Peebles said.

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strokes followed by secondplace Ursuline (337 strokes) and fourth-place Mt. Notre Dame (342 strokes). The Seton golf team qualified a pair of golfers for the district tournament. Senior Bailey Arnold shot a 74, good for second place. Molly Arnold shot an 82, good for ninth overall and enough to earn the last individual qualification for the district tournament. At the Division I boys sectionals, Oak Hills senior Andrew Taske took second place as an individual while advancing to districts. Taske shot a 74 at sectionals while falling one stroke short of a sectional title. St. Xavier junior Smith Brinker took first at sectionals with a 73. Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course hosted the boys sectional Wednesday, Oct. 7, with Oak Hills taking fifth

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place at 325 strokes. Though Taske advanced, the Highlander boys missed out on a district qualification by just two strokes. Fairfield was the final team to advance to districts after taking fourth place at 323 strokes during sectionals. Brinker led the St. X golf team (305) to a sectional championship. Other contributors were Austin Estes (74), Carl Schlotman IV (78). Colin Stelljes (80) and George Rohde (82).

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Response to Neal

I would like to point out that Mr. Neal does not need to apologize to me but to everyone who felt the same. Yes, I was getting ready to hang our flag for the whole working day Sept. 11. The public works department did have an early start, which is appreciated and they did a wonderful job as always. Them being taken down at the exact time of the second plane striking our nation was like a stab. It happened and is done and a learning experience to all. Also you do not know me, so here is a little about me. I was raised going to majority of all parades due to the fact that my father was in the color guard and marched. We did not go just to watch him but to honor all. I did attend the veterans’ parade last year, if you really want to know. I would also like to wonder if just that 10 percent would come to all parades and shop their local pharmacy, how nice that would be. I will look forward to serving you at Cheviot’s local pharmacy. Thank you to the Cheviot employees who still support us at Rohe Pharmacy and to all our loyal customers. Kathy Voelker Westbourne Drive, Green Township

Vote Sykes, Beck

I am writing in support of Joe Sykes and Paul Beck for Miami Township trustees. In my opinion they deserve the citizens’ vote in the coming election because over the past several years they have always made decisions with this philosophy predominant in their mind. It has been what’s best for Miami Township. Thirty-nine years ago we moved here and were made to feel very much at home in this quite clean and safe neighborhood. As growth in population seemed to be getting out of hand and the growth looked very haphazard, Paul Beck and Joe Sykes were elected as trustees and the growth became much more orderly. They have guided this growth for 24 and 28 years respectively, and our property values have increased substantially without the corresponding increase in taxes. Thanks to Joe and Paul’s stewardship they have wrung more value out of our tax dollar than any of the surrounding townships.

Between them they have more than 50 years of guiding this township to where it is ranked as one of the best in the state of Ohio. Why change a winning combination? Change for change sake doesn’t make sense. These gentlemen have done a great job over the years and they deserve to be allowed to continue guiding Miami Township. Jerry Duerk Quadrant Drive, Miami Heights

Pass library levy

For over 60 years I have used the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County to enhance my educational and recreational reading. Additionally all of my children and grand children have done the same. It would be a terrible shame to lose our libraries due to the lack of funding. Libraries are one of the few public institutions that actually pay us back with its service to us. If the state of Ohio will not support our libraries as they have in the past we must bite the bullet ourselves to insure that this valuable resource remains available for our children. We must pass the library levy. To do otherwise would be negligent. Cheryl Winkler Boomer Road, Monfort Heights

Yes on Issue 7

The library is at risk because of funding cuts which will affect the neighborhood libraries through fewer librarians, shorter hours and some closed libraries. Our library is one of the top libraries in the country. Its circulation grew by more than 700,000 to an all-time high of 15.6 million in 2008. The main library was recognized as the busiest library in the country and is one of the top 10 in the country. Many young adults use the library to do job searches, print resumes and do research for homework. Children and adults are able to experience many great programs that are offered. The library has an answer to the money issue. On Nov. 3, a bond issue will be on the ballot, a first for the library. The cost for a homeowner of a $100,000 home will be just $30. This is a bargain because if you would rent newly released movies at a video store it would cost $6 per movie, renting

one a month it would be $72 per year. Just one book would cost up to $12. I would like citizens of Hamilton County to support the library. On Nov. 3, the library wants you to vote yes on Issue 7. Jordan Bock Boomer Road, Green Township

Library levy is a bargain

Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, believing that wealth should be used for the public good, invested $65 million in public libraries. Your library is asking much less of you: a tax levy that will add under $30 a year to a tax bill on a house tax-assessed at $100,000. In its 150-year history, it has never had a nickel of local support, unlike every other Ohio library. But state funding – 90 percent of its income – has dropped by 28 percent since 2000, causing cuts in staff and the hours of operation. By the end of next year the system will be $16 million in the hole unless voters pass Issue 7. What you will get for your money is the survival of a library system top-rated nationally. Andrew Carnegie could not have imagined the range of services our library offers. He would be astonished by the Web site. (If you have never visited it, check it out at www.cincinnatilibrary.org.) So ask yourself how much you might spend in a year to rent movies, buy books or treat yourself to any of the library’s other offerings. If it comes to less than $30, a vote for Issue 7 is just good economics. Carol Luebering Regency Ridge, Green Township

Library worth it

I admit to being a card carrying public library supporter since childhood. Today I use their resources like the online virtual library to research Westwood history. Our nationally recognized library is a community asset that positively impacts our quality of life directly or indirectly even for those not personally using it. It will be a loss if services are substantially cut and neighborhood branches close. Job seekers depend on library resources and computer access to find productive work. Children and teachers draw on the library

Re-elect Beck, Sykes as Miami Township trustees I have been your township trustee for the past 28 years. The current board of trustees has worked to secure tax increment financing money to provide many needs and improvements for Miami Township. Currently there are funds in reserve to build a long-needed new firehouse and community Paul Beck center on Shady Lane Community that will benefit all townPress guest ship residents with no columnist new taxes or levies. The Shady Lane project has been a long process in the design and planning of this facility. When the development is completed in the year 2011, our board is planning on developing the 34 acres on East Miami River Road that we purchased in 2006. The plan for this property is to make it into a park with recreation fields for our youth. This is all possible with the TIF money received by Miami Township

Yes, we have accomplished much in the past 28 years. Some may say that is long enough, but Paul Beck and Joe Sykes are asking for another four years so we can complete the projects mentioned above, which will continue to make Miami Township a great place to be a homeowner and resident. Paul Beck and Joe Sykes thank you for your past support and ask for your backing once again on Nov. 3. Paul Beck is a candidate and current member of the Miami Township Board of Trustees.

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(Mark) McCloy’s letter doesn’t deserve a response but it does prompt the need to defend Representative Steve Driehaus and The Press. Driehaus and the Press have taken valiant steps to educate the readers with actual facts about Title X and Section 8 housing. Apparently McCloy doesn’t want us to know the real facts. It appears that he would prefer to read only right-wing propaganda . I checked Title X and Driehaus was right. Support for Planned Parenthood within that program is for mammograms, cancer screenings, pap smears, etc., not abortion. The Congressional Record shows Chabot voted for Title X five times; McCloy didn’t object. I also checked the right-wing propaganda in the latest issue of RTL. It is filled with fathomless misinformation about health care reform. The readers deserve truth. As for Section 8, it is indeed sad when a woman decides on abortion. It is worse for the likes of McCloy to encourage her to have a baby; then they don’t want her in their neighborhood. He wants his doctor/patient relationship private, eliminates that privilege for women. He wants his nice home, but no “lower class” in his neighborhood. The people in Western Hills are better informed because of

“Yes, early voting is a good idea. I feel with society running 24/7 businesses and some people not being able to get off work on a specific day and time they should have the opportunity to vote at their convenience. Having said that, the election board needs to be very vigilant about fraud. As we have seen with the ACORN scandal, fraud does and will happen.” L.D. “No. I don’t think it’s asking too much of citizens to take the little bit of time out of their day that’s needed to vote on Election Day.” M.S. “Yes, I think it is a good idea. It makes it possible for more people to vote and it relieves the congestion at the polls.” B.N. “ I like to vote in the booth, unless I know I will be out of town.” N.P. “No! There are very, very few people

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to supplement class materials. Branch libraries are important to neighborhoods where they function like quasi-community centers providing locations for information dissemination, community meetings, voter registration and WiFi access. The public library is “green” and cost effective – resources are shared and used over and over. It is equally accessible to everyone. There are no income requirements. It is non-partisan. Its services are blind to color, gender, race and creed. Even without a library card you can read the latest magazine, check want ads, research a medical diagnosis, attend free programs or skim a book for ideas. To maintain services, clearly our library must supplement decreased state funding. When it comes to the library levy, the return on the investment will be worth it. Liz Kissel Boudinot Avenue, Westwood

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I encourage voters to elect Jeannie Schoonover to the Oak Hills school board. Jeannie’s passion for education stems from her deep roots in the Oak Hills schools. She has nearly 30 years of experience as an educator – principal, teacher and counselor. As a counselor at Dulles, she was awarded the prestigious honor of Hamilton County PTA Educator of the Year. She volunteers as a Hamilton County CASA to be a voice for foster children as they navigate the judicial system. Jeannie has six grandchildren in four of the Oak Hills Schools. I know Jeannie will be a voice for parents as we continue the journey of our children’s education through uncertain times of school funding and new education mandates. I know she’ll be a voice for taxpayers to keep costs low but quality of education high. Most of all, I know she’ll be a voice for our children, providing a safe learning environment while surrounding them with the tools and educational programs they need to succeed. I know this because long before I was an Oak Hills graduate, television reporter, taxpayer, PTA volunteer and parent, Jeannie Schoonover was my first teacher. Only I called her mom. Jill Stoffregen Eichhorn Tahoe Terrace, Delhi Township

About Ch@troom This week’s question: Should the federal government’s incentive program for new home buyers be extended? Why or why not? Every week The Western Hills Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to westernhills@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. who need to vote early (with good reason). All early voting does is allow the gates open for voter fraud. We have an Election Day, keep it to then for voting! I absolutely will not vote early. I have no need to do so.” J.R. “I do not plan on voting early. I wait until election day to vote so I can gather as much information on the issues and candidates as possible. There is now less than a month before election day and plenty of information can come out about the issues and candidates between now and then. I want to make sure I understand the issues in the election before casting my vote.” M.S.

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Delhi Township firefighter/paramedic Bob Baker stirs up his batch of chicken chili he made for the annual Bayley Place Chili Fest.

Teresa Humphry dishes up samples of the 29 entries of chili to two of the judges who ought to know a thing or two about chili â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Lambrinides, of the Skyline Chili founders, and Paul Swafford, Delhi Road Skyline general manager.

Bayley Place warms up diners with chili fest By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

The menu was hot, mild, medium and unique. In all, there were 29 varieties of chili to sample at the annual Bayley Place Chili Fest.

Along with risking a case of heartburn, folks also could hope they won one or more of the gift baskets being raffled. All of the proceeds went to supporting programs at Bayley Place.

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Delhi Township firefighters Brian Wandstrat, left, and Steve Corry, were having a tasty time deciding which of the chili entries was the best.

Tina Clark, right, takes a sample of chili from Bayley Place resident and chili fest volunteer Pat Surnbrack.

Grace Hatig, 4, Miami Heights, takes a big bite of one of the many chili entries and deemed it very good.

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BUSINESS MEETINGS

Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4320 Bridgetown Road, Third-floor conference room. Meets every Thursday. 941-6464; www.bniohio.com. Bridgetown.

Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., bigg’s Delhi, 5025 Delhi Road, Italian wines from Regional Imports with Eloisa Lasita. 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.

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 nite passes for four, $30 homecoming pass for two, $20 fast pass, $13. 598-4600; www.frightsite.com. Dent.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Miamitown Square Dance Classes, 7 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, 6736 Ohio 128, Butler Squares and River Squares Square Dance Clubs beginner square dance class for singles and couples. Partners not guaranteed. Donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 859-525-7049. Miamitown.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 3241 Fiddler’s Green Road, Apples, peaches, plums, pears and vegetables. 574-0663. Green Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Stand Up Comedy Live, 8:30-10 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, $5. 251-7977. Riverside.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Meet Me In St. Louis, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Musical. Join the Smith family at the 1904 World’s Fair. $21, $19 seniors and students. Through Oct. 18. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. F R I D A Y, O C T . 1 6

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.

ART EXHIBITS

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Women’s Monthly Meet-Ups, 10 a.m.-noon, The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave., Connecting with others in the community. 471-4673, ext. 17; www.thewomensconnection.org. West Price Hill.

FARMERS MARKET

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

FOOD & DRINK

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

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK Blue Stone Ivory, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 2517977. Riverside.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Meet Me In St. Louis, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Lend Me a Tenor, 8 p.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, $15, $14 advance online. 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. Presented by Sunset Players Inc. Through Oct. 17. 588-4988. West Price Hill.

SEMINARS

Courageous Women Who Lead, 8-11:30 a.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Panel discussion and networking event for women. Panel members include women from the areas of corporate, nonprofit, education, legal, health care and small business. Cammy Dierking is keynote speaker and discussion leader. $30, $15 for students. 244-4538. Delhi Township. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 7

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Technique Savvy, 1-3:30 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. All About a Bottle, 35 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road, Turn ordinary bottle into piece of rubber stamped decorative work. $16. Reservations required. 389-0826; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township. CIVIC Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

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CRAFT SHOWS

Turkey Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Paul United Church of Christ, 5312 Old Blue Rock Road, Holiday craft boutique and quilt raffle. Carryout available. $9.25, $4 ages 9 and younger. 385-9077. Colerain Township.

FARMERS MARKET

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

FESTIVALS

Harvest in the Hollow, 6-11 p.m., St. Aloysius-on-the-Ohio Church, 134 Whipple St., German food, seasonal German beers, music, fires, children’s games and hay rides. Bring seating. Free. 941-3445; www.saoto.org. Sayler Park. Community Harvest Festival, 25 p.m., First Baptist Church of Dent, 6384 Harrison Ave., Games, food, crafts, face painting and pumpkin decorating. Free. 574-6411.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

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

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Seton-Elder Performance Series, 8-10 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Seton Performance Hall. Tribute to Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Features Broadway veterans and Seton and Elder graduates Marilyn Kay Huelsman, Robert Dusold and Tom Hafner along with Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. $15. 251-3324; www.setoncincinnati.org. West Price Hill.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Meet Me In St. Louis, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Barefoot in the Park, 8 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, $9, $8 seniors and students. 588-4988. West Price Hill.

SPORTS

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and 3Point Shootout, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Catharine of Siena School, 3324 Wunder Ave., Tournament for ages 18 and up. Shootout for all ages. Players and contestants receive various prizes. Tournament: $75 per team; shootout: $15; free for spectators. Registration required. 481-2830; www.stc3on3.com. Westwood. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 8

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The Drama Workshop presents “Lend Me a Tenor” through Oct. 17 at Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets are $15, $14 in advance. Pictured from left are Ashley Hail as Maggie, Carter Bratton as Max and David Levy as Tito Morelli. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 9

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Senior Brunch and Card Making, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road, Light brunch and greeting card craft. $5. Reservations required. 503-1042; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township. ART EXHIBITS

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.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 1-2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. Through Dec. 28. 321-6776. West Price Hill.

FARMERS MARKET

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

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FOOD & DRINK

SUPPORT GROUPS

Christmas Ornaments, 1-4 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road, Snowman treat container. $10. Reservations required. 3890826. Green Township. Community Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Fifth Third Bank Hall, Seton Center. $11, $9 seniors, $7 children under 12; free children under 5. Reservations recommended. 2444633. Delhi Township.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. 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. 471-4673, ext. 17. West Price Hill.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Pioneer Antique and Hobby Club Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road, Mulberry Room. Speaker from the Cincinnati Museum Center will talk about “Haunted Cincinnati.” Guests welcome. 451-4822. Green Township.

DANCE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

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

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.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Are You Troubled by Tinnitus?, 6-7:30 p.m., Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road, Audiologist Dr. Laurie DeWine of The Place for Better Hearing presents. Free. Registration required. Presented by Oak Hills Community Education. 451-3595. Green Township.

Natural Pain Management, 6-7 p.m., Aromas Java and Gelato, 6407 Bridgetown Road, Learn natural means to controlling pain. Ages 21 and up. Free. Reservations required. 742-3000. Bridgetown. 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. Free. 6621244. Westwood.

Trunk or Treat, 3-5:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 3628 Boudinot Ave., Trick or treating out of decorated trunks. Includes movie, snacks and games. Costumes encouraged. Free. 661-5166; www.gracemin.org. Westwood.

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Seton-Elder Performance Series, 3-5 p.m., Seton High School, Tribute to Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Features Broadway veterans and Seton and Elder graduates Marilyn Kay Huelsman, Robert Dusold and Tom Hafner along with Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. $15. 251-3324; www.setoncincinnati.org. West Price Hill.

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Meet Me In St. Louis, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

RECREATION PROVIDED The third annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival brings together more than 80 regional and national authors, including Jennifer Weiner, Jeannette Walls and Thayne Maynard, for an all-day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. There are author and illustrator signings, panel discussions, costumed storybook characters, a Kids’ Corner, music and more. Pictured is the commemorative Books by the Banks poster by Ryan Ostrander. Visit www.booksbythebanks.org.

Mill Creek Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk (Formerly Carp Diem), 9 a.m., Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Registration/breakfast starts 7:30 a.m. Prizes for best costumes. Kids fun run 10 a.m. Benefits Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities. $25, $20 advance. 563-8800; www.sprunning.com. Spring Grove Village.

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” at the Taft Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The show is for children ages 4 and up. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 or visit www.livenation.com.

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October 14, 2009

Thoughts about an unwelcome topic Some of us may turn the page when we see what this column’s about. It’s about death. And to us page-turners, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson), might angrily blurt out as he did in the movie, “A Few Good Men,” “You can’t handle the truth!” He could say that to many of us because our culture is the most death-denying that’s ever existed. Dr. Irvin D. Yalom points out in “Staring at the Sun” how our anxiety about dying varies throughout our life cycle. Even as young children we harbored a certain angst about death and the possible losses it would entail. From about six to puberty, death anxiety ordinarily goes underground and returns more forcefully during adolescence. Teenagers can become preoccupied with death. Many teens try to soothe their anxiety by seeing

It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. themselves as masters of life and dispensers of death in violent video games or watching horror films. Others defy death by taking daredevil risks, driving recklessly, bingeing or engaging in extreme sports. Their conclusion: “See, I’m invulnerable!” Ordinarily, death anxiety subsides as we concentrate on pursuing a career and beginning a family. Then midlife occurs. The kids leave home, retirement looms and

death anxiety returns. From then on, concerns about death are never completely gone from our minds – though we try so desperately to ignore them. Awareness of our mortality is not necessarily the same as the fear of mortality. The difference depends on our neuroses as well as our spiritual and psychological health. An authentic religious faith plays an ever-increasing role in our dealings with death as it has for people throughout the centuries. It’s understandable that today, as our faith diminishes, we have an almost obsessive concern with lengthening life and staving off death. Yet, as Dr. James Hollis writes in “What Matters Most,” “All of our instrumentalities, our wondrous medical armamentaria, only extend our stay a few years at best. …We are living longer and

longer as a species, but in service to what?” How is it that a person might achieve what he or she wants in life and still feel miserable? Are our lives four times more happy and meaningful that the much shorter lives of those who lived in ancient Greece; or two times more happy than those who lived just a century ago? Will those who live longer in this present century live better lives, and how do we define “better” – just by living longer? Gold and diamonds are precious because of their limitedness. Each of our days and years are precious because they are limited. A hiding from the reality of death is a denial of one’s basic nature. The integration of the idea of death, rather than sentence us to a bleak pessimism, can act as a catalyst to plunge us into more

authentic ways of living. We will Father Lou prize depth over Guntzelman abundance; wisdom over Perspectives knowledge; humility over arrogance; growth over comfort; meaning over shallowness; a solid spirituality over materialism. We will come to know that above all else, it is love that gives our lives meaning and liberates us from fear of our mortality. Love can give meaning to an entire lifetime. Love goes on forever. 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.

‘Income’ eats away at Social Security disability checks whatever t h e y wanted me to do. I had been denied twice,” she said. Howard Ain H uW rh es nt Hey Howard! finally got approved, she learned Social Security would give her benefits going back five years. “I found out you’ll receive back pay in a few increments the first year, but they won’t give you the rest for another year,” she said.

What happened next was the biggest surprise for Hurst, who has been living with her boyfriend, Cecil, for many years. “They said that food and shelter in someone else’s house is considered an income – so they took the difference of that,” she said. Hurst counted up all the money the Social Security Administration took out for food and shelter each month from 2002 to 2008, and it came to more than $13,000. This is money neither she nor Cecil will receive. Hurst said, “I asked, ‘Well, if you’re going to take

the money from me, why don’t you give it to Cecil who has been taking care of me all these years?’ She said, ‘Well, he should have been keeping receipts.’ I wasn’t told about that.” Hurst said she’s learned a valuable lesson. “I had the wrong attorney. I should have worked with a disability attorney who knew the ups and downs,” she said. So, if you’re thinking about applying for such benefits you should first know it can take months, even years, to get approved – and you may have to go through several appeals.

You certainly should hire an attorney who focuses on this type of law. To avoid losing back pay for food and shelter, write out a loan agreement with the people with whom you’re living. State in the agreement should benefits be awarded you

will repay them for their expenses – and state an estimate of that value. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions on WKRC-TV Local 12.

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Social Security disability claims have jumped nearly 20 percent since the recession began. It seems a lot of people who had been working despite their disabilities are now applying for Social Security Disability benefits after losing their jobs. If you find yourself in this situation, you have to be very careful to avoid losing benefits unnecessarily. Cynthia Hurst of Blanchester applied for Social Security disability back in 2002, and didn’t get approved until 2007. “It took me 5 1/2 years to get approval, jumping through their hoops to do

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s i n g e r Linda Dollenmeyer. Here’s her story: “ M y Aunt Ruth in North Carolina is Rita one of the Heikenfeld best cooks I have Rita’s kitchen e v e r known. In her 80s she lives alone, is active in her church and sings with a group that visits nursing homes. “Going to her house was, and is, like going to the best bed and breakfast. This cake recipe is to die for. She makes it for my cousin Randy to take to work. His co-workers always want to know when he is bringing it again.” By the way, when a recipe says to “cream” you want to beat it really well and it will start to look a bit creamy. This cake reminds me of one my sister, Judy Nader, an Eastern Hills Journal reader, used to make for our

Mom during apple season. Everyone looked forward to it!

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Preserving herbs the ‘green’ way

I’ve had a few requests for how to dry herbs the

old-fashioned way, now touted as being the “green” way. Here’s how I do it: Except for lavender (the flower buds contain the most flavor and fragrance), I like to use the leafy portion of the herbs – the flavor of herbs is best right when the plant is beginning to form buds, but most of the time, I harvest whenever I can. Sometimes it’s at this stage, other times the herbs are in full flower. And remember, the flowers of culinary herbs are edible, so if you want to dry them, that’s OK.

Traditional bunching of whole plant:

Most herbs dry nicely by these traditional methods. Strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down secured with a rubber band or string away from heat, light and moisture (or hang upside down in paper bag). You can also place the leaves in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. When they crinkle between your fingers, they’re dry. Strip leaves from stems and leave whole if possible. Volatile oils stay intact until you crush them for cooking. Store away from heat and light. To use dry herbs in place of fresh, use l/3 of the amount called for, since dry herbs are stronger.

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Herbs hung in bunches, dried naturally usually turn a grayish green. To keep a brighter color, you can chop up the herbs coarsely, lay them on screens or a towel, and let them dry. They will dry faster and retain a nicer color.

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“A” is for apple – but which are best for eating/cooking/baking? Check out my blog at Cincinnati.com.

Out & About

Had a great time at: • Macy’s Top Chef party benefiting the FreeStore Foodbank • Turner Farms with Findlay Market’s Lunch on the Land • Keynoting at Bethesda North’s Healthy “U” University • More’s Specialty Plants in Williamsburg • Granny’s Garden open house • Channel 19 cooking up chicken gumbo soup • McNicholas Moms & Daughters brunch Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.co m with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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The Gaines Memorial Triangle at the intersection of Harrison and Urwiler avenues in Westwood. It honors the father of Westwood, Richard Gaines Sr., and the first mayor of the village of Westwood, John Gaines. Here are the readers who called in a correct guess: L i n d a M i l t n e r, Z o e Zeszut, M a r i l y n Last week’s clue. Schirmann, Jane and Don Wright, Phil Reed, Rick Maddux, Sharon A. Lewis, Gerr y Bach and Olive Bach. Turn to A1 for this week’s clue. school aged youth are welcome but will not be going home with any plastic spider rings or kazoos.

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Oak Hills Community Education has a program that makes it easy to take highquality Online courses. Oak Hills has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of Online, instructor-facilitated courses and is launching Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants in this course will learn the advanced features and functions of Microsoft Excel 2007, enabling them to take advantage of everything the program can do. Learning the advanced techniques can make people more valued and

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The 2009 Veterans Day Parade will be Sunday, Nov. 8, down the streets of Cheviot. There will be a short memorial service following the parade. The antique and classic cars will also be on display. For parade info, call Bill Gettler at 738-3844. The Veterans Day banquet will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Gailey VFW Post 7340, 8326 Brownsway Lane in North College Hill. Price is $25 per person and includes dinner and open bar. Dinner is 7:30-8:30 p.m. with the program afterwards lasting no longer than 45 minutes. For ticket information, call Eugene Jablonowski at 8253815; for banquet info, call Robyn Lucas at 522-2719.

Included with every 2010 motor vehicle permit purchase is a free 2010 Great Parks Visitor Guide containing detailed information and maps about each park as well as information about recreational activities. A valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit is required to enter the parks. The cost is $5 for an annual permit or $2 for a oneday permit. For more information, visit www.greatparks.org or call 521-7275.

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October 14, 2009

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The College of Mount St. Joseph will host a Graduate Information Session for people interested in earning a graduate degree from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Seton Center. Those who attend will meet with faculty and staff representatives from the Graduate Admission Office, Financial Aid Office and the Mount’s graduate programs in Education, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, Physical

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Therapy, and Religious Studies. The information session is free and open to the public. Reservations can be made online at http://bit.ly/3aiBX4 or by calling 513-244-4723 or 513-244-4807. Those planning to visit who live outside the Cincinnati area may call 1800-654-9314, ext. 4723, or send an e-mail to marilyn_hoskins@mail.msj.ed u. On-site registration for the session begins at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Seton Center Lobby.

Alumni dinner

Graduates of Oak Hills High School are cordially invited by the high school’s student council to the annual Homecoming Alumni Dinner. Alumni can mix and mingle with former classmates and friends of the Oak Hills community over dinner before cheering on the Highlanders as they host the Lakota West Firebirds. This year’s alumni dinner

starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the high school commons, 3200 Ebenezer Road. The football game starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the game are $7. The dinner is free and includes a tour of the building. Reservations can be made to Emily Buckley at 598-2682, o r buckley_e@oakhills.hccanet. org.

Spraul, Veith & Doan and the Bayley Place board of trustees secretary and the chairwoman of the Special Events Committee. “Both organizations do such great work. As a fellow westsider, I’m proud to know they are in my neighborhood.” For info, contact Molly O’Connor, Bayley Place development officer at 513347-5500.

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The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts will present “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” from Thursday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 15, at the theater, 4990 Glenway Ave. The show is based on the novel written by Ken Kesey, and tells the story of Randle P. McMurphy, who is a charming rogue who contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in prison. Once there, he clashes with the head nurse and battles with her for control of the ward and for the hearts and minds of the patients. Performances begin at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. There is a special performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Tickets are $21 for adults and $19 for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased Online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com, or by calling the box office at 241-6550. The show is rated PG-13 for mature themes and some mild, adult language.

The Special Events Committee of the Bayley Place is preparing for the upcoming Bayley Place Diamond Tribute Award Dinner on Friday, Oct. 16, at Western Hills Country Club. The dinner honors Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of Bayley Place and especially happy to be a part of this event awarding the work of the Sisters of Charity,” said Holly Spraul, an attorney with

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Library celebrating Teen Read Week Patrick Jones, author of “Cheated,” “Nailed,” “Chasing Tail Lights” and “Things Change,” will encourage teens to Read Beyond Reality at their Public Library during Teen Read Week to take place Oct. 18-24. He will be visiting with students on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 22 and 23, at the Bond Hill, Mount Washington, Green Township, Covedale, Oakley and Cheviot branch libraries to discuss his writing career and his books. Jones will hold a book signing after the program and books will be available for purchase. Registration is recommended. Please call the Library branch to register. Teen Read Week is the national adolescent literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association. This year’s theme encourages teens to read a wide variety of materials that are out of this world, just “for the fun of it.” A former librarian for teenagers, Patrick Jones now concentrates on writing fiction for teens. His first young adult novel Things Change (Walker & Company, 2004) was named by the Young Adult Library Services Association as a best book for reluctant readers. His west-side schedule: Thursday, Oct. 22 • 9 a.m. Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., 369-4460 • 1 p.m. Cheviot Branch

Library, 3711 Robb Ave., 369-6015 Friday, Oct. 23 • 3 p.m. Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Rd., 369-6095 Other library activities: • Read Beyond Reality Window Painting. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct., 17, at Groesbeck Branch Library, 2994 W. Galbraith Road, 3694454 Read Beyond Reality. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. – Bring your favorite book and join our read-in to celebrate Teen Read Week. Food, fun, and prizes, at College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Road, 369-6036. This October, teens (ages 12 to 18) are once again invited to enter the Library’s eighth annual Teen Photography Contest. Just snap a photo that expresses this year’s “What I Love About Cincinnati” theme, and drop it off at any Library location by Oct. 31 to enter. First, second, and third place winners, along with 12 honorable mention winners, will be selected from people ages 12-14 and ages 15-18. Honorable mention winners from each category will receive a certificate of award. First, second, and third place winners from each category will receive a gift card from Chipotle Mexican Grill, an award ribbon, and certificate. For more details on Teen Read Week and guidelines for the Teen Photography Contest, watch for upcoming news at teenspace.cincinnatilibrary.org.

Community Seton. She is the co-editor of “Called and Chosen,” a book on spirituality for lay leaders, as Bechtle well as four volumes of St. Elizabeth’s writings. Her articles, essays and poems have been published nationally. As a member of the Sisters of Charity Federation, she has given numerous retreats and presentations on the Vincentian-Charity heritage around the world. The St. Elizabeth Seton Medal is named in honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, foundress of the Sisters of Charity, the congregation that established the College in 1920 and today continues to sponsor it. The College established the St. Elizabeth Seton Medal in 1966 in honor of the Mount’s 75th anniversary and to recognize distinguished women in theology. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md.

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. 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 classes 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.

pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507. 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. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion page at www.facebook.com.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips,

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Ann Jaspers Berry, Green Township, died Oct. 5. Survived by daughter Maria Berry; father Robert W. Jaspers; siblings Mary Sweeney, Robert J., Jane Jaspers; niece Jennifer Bauer and nephew Robert P. Jaspers. Preceded in death by mother Beatrice Jaspers. Berry Services were Oct. 10 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Women Helping Women, Community Law Center Building, 215 E. Ninth St., Seventh Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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W. Allen Dunaway Jr., 55, Miami Heights, died Oct. 4. He was a stationery engineer with Hamilton County for 23 years. He was a member of the Cleves Church of Christ, North Bend Lodge 346 F&AM, the Scottish Rite and Syrian Shrine. Survived by wife Lisa Barbour Dunaway; children W. Allen III, Amber Dunaway; stepson Jason

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Marilyn Edgell

Marilyn Edgell, 79, Green Township, died Oct. 4. She was a bookkeeper for the New York Technical Institute. Survived by husband Gene Edgell; sons Ken, Dick Edgell; grandchildren Carrie, Ryan, Julie, Edgell Scott Edgell, Kelly Sebastian; great-grandchildren Abby, Cole Sebastian. Preceded in death by brother William Lawall. Services were Oct. 8 at St. Jude Church. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of southwest Ohio, 7625 Camargo Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243.

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John D. Elias, 77, died Oct. 7. He was a realtor for 39 years and owned the Elias Parkway Food Market in the 1950s. He was a past president of the Price Hill Kiwanis, past Grand Knight of Mother Seton Council Knights of Columbus and a member Elias of the AXE Club. Survived by wife Virginia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ginnyâ&#x20AC;? Elias; children Maryanne Hengehold, Tom Elias, Sue Grossardt; grandchildren Kevin, Steve, Eric, Cody, Jenna, Megan, John; siblings Helen Montag, George Elias. Preceded in death by brother Mike Elias. Services were Oct. 13 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Elder High School Scholarship Fund, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205, St. Ursula Academy Scholarship Fund, 1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45206 or Seton High School Scholarship Fund, 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

John Glenn

John M. Glenn, 87, died Oct. 8. He was practicing physician in obstetrics and gynecology, delivering over 10,000 children. He was an Army veteran. Survived by wife Bertha â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honeyâ&#x20AC;? Kable Glenn; children Cynthia Huesman, Susan, Glenn Sharon, John, Thomas, Joe Glenn, Laural Cullion; sister Helen Meyer; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings Jane, Bud, Jim Glenn. Services were Oct. 12 at Annunciation Catholic Church. Arrangements by Gilligan Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Margaret Hall, 1960 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

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Mary Jean Hammond

Mary Jean McClintock Hammond, 79, died Oct. 7. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughters Joyce Blankinship, Lisa Hammond, Yvonne Powell; sisters Mildred Hater, Jane Borth; eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Evan Hammond, brother Mac McClintock. Services were Oct. 10 at Holy Family. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4210 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Richard Hemsteger

Richard J. Hemsteger, 71, died Oct. 6. He was a supervisor with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam and Survived by wife Andrea Hemsteger; daughter Michelle Hemsteger; stepchildren Wayne, Brad Rogers; grandchildren Ryan, Alexis; siblings Ann Martin, John Hemsteger; nieces and nephews Larry, Chris Martin, Colleen Staats, Kelly Page, Shannon Knudsen, Jewel Garrison; many great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sons Mark, Eric Hemsteger, sister Carol Shanahan. Services were Oct. 10 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Dearborn County Hospital, 600 Wilson Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 or Shriners Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502.

Bea Insco

Beth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beaâ&#x20AC;? Goff Insco, 37, died Sept. 27. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband Clinton Insco; children Samantha, Travis Cox, Brianna Cole; granddaughter Natalee Garcia; mother Barbara Goff Schmidt; siblings Marie Hess, Amy Jo Kraft, Beverly Insco Smith, Rachel Hughes, Bobbie Jo Shelton, David, Matthew, Jeffrey, Brian, Paul Goff. Preceded in death by father Harold Goff, brother Ricky Goff. Services were Oct. 1 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Roland Lenarsich

Roland M. Lenarsich, 78, died Sept. 25. He was a lithographer for Jack Otto and Sons Printing. He was an Army veteran. Survived by wife Rose Lenarsich; children Samuel, Theresa Lenarsich, Pamela HueneLenarisch feld; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services were Sept. 29 at Holy Family. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family Church, 3006 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Barbara Mayr

Barbara Duesing Mayr, 96, died Oct. 6. Survived by daughters Diane Humpert, Judith Miller; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Christian Mayr, a grandson. Services were Oct. 7 in the St. Joseph (Old) Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Martin of Tours Church, 3720 St. Martin Place, Cincinnati, OH 45211.

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Charles McSwigan

Charles T. McSwigan, 67, died Oct. 3. Survived by wife Renee McSwigan; children Mary Beth, Dan, Tom, Bob, Jim McSwigan, Eileen Shelly; brothers James, John McSwigan; 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings Michael McSwigan, MariMcSwigan lyn Wuest. Services were Oct. 7 at Our Lady of the Visitation. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597.

Agnes Meale

Agnes L. Meale, 89, Cheviot, died Oct. 7. Survived by siblings Fred, Nick Meale, Rose Troxell, Mary Phillips; Tim Troxell and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Victor, Alma Meale. Services were Meale Oct. 12 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home.

Ginny Morano

Virginia M. “Ginny” Morano, 84, died Oct. 3. Survived by children Lucille Lundy, Raymond Morano Jr.; grandchildren Dennis Lundy, Sherry Bruewer, Kim Kemen, Karen Gleason, Tony Morano, Tina Hawk; nephew and Morano nieces Tim, Sherry Morano, Linda Lower; 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Raymond J. Morano Sr. Services were Oct. 9 at Holy Family. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Holy Family Church, 3006 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or Seton High School, Development Office, 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Mary O’Brien

Mary Louise O’Brien, 100, died Oct. 4. She was a bookkeeper. Survived by sister Delores Halpin; niece and nephews Kathy, Tom, Mike, Dan, Terry, Pat, Joe, Kathy Halpin; many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Preceded by sisters Martha Altevers, Helen Pierson. Services were Oct. 7 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Dominic Education Fund, 4551 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238 or to Our Daily Bread, P.O. Box 14862, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0862.

Marshall Pruett

Marshall L. Pruett, 77, Green Township, died Sept. 30. Survived by wife Mary Pruett; children David, Jeffrey Pruett, Jackie Ellison; grandchildren Mark, James, Jonathan, Micah, Abigail, Luke; brothers Donald, Bill, Willis Pruett. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Gods Bible School and College, 1810 Young Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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POLICE REPORTS

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Keith Ratliff, 35, 3326 Glenmore Ave., driving under suspension, Oct. 3. Darlene Monday, 49, 3180 Windsong, driving under suspension, Oct. 3. Jack Fischer, 33, 3337 Stathem Ave., warrant, Sept. 29. Jason Lipps, 29, 260 Ihle Drive, disorderly conduct at 3620 Harrison Ave., Oct. 1. Grover Davis, 30, 4366 Harrison Ave. No. 19, criminal damaging and theft, Oct. 1. Paula Sayre, 44, 4300 St. Martins Place No. 1, assault, Oct. 2. Jason Hargrow, 40, 2233 Rosedale Ave., warrant, Oct. 2. Daren Sexton, 32, 4978 E. Miami River Road, open container, Oct. 3. Edward Ibold, 24, 461 Woodlawn Ridge, open container, Oct. 3. Chris Marzheuser, 29, 3713 Kessen Ave., open container, Oct. 3. Stephen Marzheuser, 23, 3934 Carrie Ave., open container, Oct. 3. James Redmon, 25, 3523 Woodbine Ave., criminal mischief, Oct. 3. Melvin Day, 32, 408 S. First St., open container, Oct. 4. Louis Corell, 26, 1942 Queen City Ave., disorderly conduct, Oct. 4. John Kehrer, 20, 1687 Westwood Ave., warrant, Oct. 4. Adam Lay, 19, 5721 Sidney Road, receiving stolen property, Oct. 4. Jonathan K. Wood, 18, 2982 Lischer Ave., possession of drugs at 3360 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 5.

James Carl Richmond, 61, Green Township, died Oct. 2. He was a driver for Lenox Trucking. Survived by wife Linda Richmond; children Jimmy Richmond, Kimberly Reupert; grandchildren Joshua, Chelcie, Beca, Jacob, Jameson, Scottie; siblings Fran Bartig, Bob, Danny, Sherry Richmond. Preceded in death by parents Jennings, Dolores Richmond. Services were Oct. 9 at Zion United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Zion United Methodist Church, 4980 Zion Road, Cleves, OH 45002.

Stella Haberthier Stowe, 90, died Sept. 27. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Pat Cruse, George F. Stowe; grandchildren Taunya, Angie, Alicia, Jay, Melissa; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband George J. Stowe, grandson George Stowe Jr., sister Edna Hoersmeyer. Services were Oct. 1 at Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Marcia Stryker

Marcia Kelly Stryker, 88, Westwood, died Oct. 8. She was a registered nurse. Survived by children David, Joseph, the Rev. Peter Stryker, Mary Kay Kroner, Chrysa Key, Paula Wanninger; grandchildren Lauren, Tony, Katie, Stryker Alan, Clara, Jon, Michael “Sandy,” Julie; siblings Patricia Phillips, Rosan Bailey, Jim Kelly. Preceded in death by husband Paul Stryker, siblings Mary Lou Harris, the Rev. Francis Kelly. Services were Oct. 12 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home Memorials to Elder High School or Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

George Tenoever

George J. Tenoever Sr., 85, died Oct. 6. He was a physician and president of the St. Francis/St. George Hospital medical dental staff. He was an Air Force veteran of Korea, president of the William C. Schott Memorial Association and co-founder of Greater Cincinnati Right to Life. Survived by wife Jean Tenoever; children George Jr., Mary, Jean, Thomas, John, Ann, Robert, Lynne Tenoever, Nancy Forste, Karen Aristizabal; grandchildren Jane, Lauren Tenoever, Kathleen, Michael Forste, Carolina, Natalia, Isabella Aristizabal. Preceded in death by siblings Mary Ann Sweeney, Joseph Tenoever. Services were Oct. 10 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Antoninus Parish, Greater Cincinnati Right to Life, Pregnancy Center West or the William C. Schott Memorial Association.

Anna Tieman

Anna Lane Tieman, 71, died Oct. 3. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Debra DeWitt, Scott Tieman; siblings Pauline Burgbacher, Doug, Bob, Leo, Fred Lane; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Lawrence “Sonny” Tieman, grandson Bryan. Services were Oct. 7 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home.

Arrests/citations

Burglary

Incidents

Video game system, wireless router, television and two video games stolen from home at 3981 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 3.

Theft

Money stolen from home at 3838 Washington Ave. No. 8, Oct. 4. Prescription medicine stolen from home at 3526 Woodbine Ave., Oct. 2. Wallet and two checks stolen from vehicle at 3618 Harrison Ave., Oct. 2. Two air conditioner units stolen from duplex building at 3680 Westwood Northern Blvd., Oct. 2. Check stolen from home at 3726 Robb Ave., Sept. 28. Television, video game system, cell phone and money stolen from home at 3811 Dina Terrace No. 7, Sept. 27. T-shirt stolen from Goodwill at 3980 North Bend Road, Sept. 26. Karaoke machine and two speakers stolen from apartment complex storage area at 3727 Dina Ave., Sept. 24.

About police reports The Community Press publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 661-2917 (evenings).

• Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212. • Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Kim Frey, 263-8300. • Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323. • North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500. Oct. 4. Nick Papania, born 1964, domestic violence, 3248 Werk Road, Oct. 3. Paige M. Moore, born 1991, menacing and theft under $300, 2915 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 29. Tony Lee Portis, born 1962, criminal damaging and endangerment, 2590 Queen City Ave., Oct. 3.

sion of drugs and theft under $300,, 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 2. William Welch, born 1966, domestic violence, 2618 Harrison Ave., Oct. 5. Willie Lee Kelly, born 1970, falsification and obstruction of official business, 2259 Harrison Ave., Sept. 29. Aaron Walker, born 1984, complicity to theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 2. Antoine Walton, born 1986, falsification, 3161 Bracken Woods Lane, Oct. 4. Eva Gilliam, born 1984, theft under $300, 2310 Ferguson Road, Sept. 30. Eva Renee Shepherd, born 1965, theft under $300, 2435 Harrison Ave., Oct. 1. Gregory P. Blosser, born 1982, false alarm, forgery, theft over $5,000 and theft of check, 3005 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 29. Lakesha Tones, born 1990, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road,

Incidents Aggravated robbery

2898 Harrison Ave., Sept. 29. 3131 Bracken Woods Lane, Sept. 25. 3360 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 2.

Breaking and entering

2298 Harrison Ave., Sept. 30. 2453 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 26. 2651 Harrison Ave., Sept. 29. 2870 Lafeuille Ave., Oct. 1. 2932 Hoadly Court, Sept. 28. 3073 Bracken Woods Lane, Sept. 27. 3211 Westbrook Drive, Sept. 27. 3334 Glenmore Ave., Sept. 25.

Burglary

2216 Harrison Ave., Sept. 29. 2708 East Tower Drive, Sept. 26. 2948 Wardall Ave., Sept. 30. 3123 Bracken Woods Lane, Sept. 27. 3144 Gobel Ave., Sept. 29. 3193 McHenry Ave., Sept. 30.

Grand theft

2200 Montana Ave., Sept. 30.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations

Anthony Aday, born 1985, domestic violence and assault, 3363 Glenmore Ave., Sept. 30. Brian A. Garnett, born 1982, theft under $300, 2310 Ferguson Road, Sept. 29. Cortney Canada, born 1979, theft under $300, 5092 Glencrossing Way, Oct. 3. Ibrahima Kaba, born 1976, telecommunication harassment, 2657 Wendee Drive, Sept. 29. James Earls, born 1983, theft under $300, 6165 Glenway Ave., Sept. 28. Jesse R. Clinkenbeard, born 1977, disorderly conduct, 3182 Harrison Ave., Sept. 30. Reginal Massey, born 1967, felonious assault, 2377 Harrison Ave., Oct. 2. Sheila D. Burton, born 1967, domestic violence, 2618 Harrison Ave., Oct. 5. Tony C. Ruffin, born 1960, posses-

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Petit theft

2310 Ferguson Road, Sept. 29. 2310 Ferguson Road, Sept. 29. 2310 Ferguson Road, Sept. 30. 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 26. 2322 Ferguson Road, Sept. 28. 2435 Harrison Ave., Sept. 30. 2486 Queen City Ave., Sept. 26. 2599 Fenton Ave., Sept. 25. 2703 East Tower Drive, Sept. 27. 2709 Erlene Drive, Sept. 30. 2712 Erlene Drive, Sept. 29. 2915 Westwood Northern Blvd., Sept. 29. 3018 Harrison Ave., Sept. 27. 3186 Harrison Ave., Sept. 25. 3186 Harrison Ave., Sept. 26. 3227 Montana Ave., Sept. 29. 3306 Daytona Ave., Sept. 28. 6136 Glenway Ave., Sept. 26. 6165 Glenway Ave., Sept. 28.

Robbery

2310 Dautel Ave., Sept. 25.

Theft of license plate

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West-side authors will be at the banks Book lovers from near and afar will once again come together to celebrate the joy of reading and books. Just like many great books, a sequel often follows. This one just happens to be about 80 plus national and regional authors and the organizers and sponsors who brought them together to participate in the third annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival. The all-day event is set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Duke Energy Convention Center downtown. To get a good read on this year’s book festival, one need only look at what makes it so “novel.” There’s no charge to get in, yet,

nowhere else in the region will book lovers find so many noteworthy authors all in one place, all Wild on the same day. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can have their favorite books signed from their choice of 80 plus well-known writers and illustrators in the large author pavilion. For more, go to www.booksbythebanks.org /. West-side authors who are slated to appear are: William Lambers, of Delhi Township, author of “Ending World Hunger.”

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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 85th MainStage season Oct. 16 through Oct. 18 and Oct. 24 with “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Three Green Township residents are featured in the show. Matt Bohnert, a senior at Northern Kentucky University pursuing a bachelor of fine arts in musical theater, plays Lefou. Bohnert’s include “I Love a Piano” as Jim, “Forever Plaid” as Jinx, “Jesus Christ Superstar” as Simon Zealotes. Bob Herzog plays Gaston. Among his roles are Emperor in “Disney’s Mulan Jr.,” Coach Bolton in “Dis-

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Green Township residents, from left, Bob Herzog, Rachel Perin and Matt Bohnert are starring in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” ney’s High School Musical,” and the genie in “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” Rachel Perin plays Babette the Feather Duster as well as the beggar/enchantress. Perin recently graduated from Northern Kentucky

Univesity with a bachelor’s of fine arts in musical theater and was named the 2009 Cincinnati Acclaim Rising Star. Her credits include an apostle and the dance lead in “Jesus Christ Superstar” with the Commonwealth

Theatre Company, Miss Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls” and Cassandra in “Cats” at NKU. “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Sunday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 24, and 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Taft Theatre, 317 East Fifth St. Single tickets for each production are $20, $18, and $7. Call The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 569-8080 or visit www.livenation.com. Enjoy the Arts/START discounts are available. For subscriptions and group sales call 569-8080, ext. 10.

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Visit a “medieval castle” on a high hilltop on 115 secluded and forested acres of the most beautiful area of Southeast Ohiothe Hocking Hills! Owners Sue & Jim Maxwell are creating the most unusual guest experience of stepping back 800 years in a reconstruction of a “12th century Norman castle.” The Maxwells have traveled throughout England & Scotland & have always loved castles & the medieval era. Although the building is new, the couple has been collecting architectural antiques for several years. Each guest room or suite has a stained glass window, usually in the bedroom, a Victorian fireplace mantel with a gas log unit, antique light fixtures and some have beautiful old doors. The wood mouldings around the door & windows & the 5 stairways are inspired by centuries old motifs from Great Britain’s stately homes & castles. Most rooms also have a French door with a balcony, private deck overlooking the forest. There are also “medieval” themed cottages with fireplaces and whirlpools. Ravenwood has

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Lambers is the author of several books including “Nuclear Weapons,” “The Road to Peace” and “The Spirit of the Marshall Plan.” His articles have appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cincinnati Enquirer, the San Diego Union-Tribune, Diplomatic Traffic and the History News Network. Michael and Jeff Morris, of Cleves and Delhi Township, authors of “Haunted Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio.” Brothers and Cincinnati natives Michael and Jeff hope their book “Haunted Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio” will bring some lesser-known ghost stories to light, and even educate Cincinnatians about ghosts

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