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Teen continues his haunting By Kurt Backscheider

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Halloween is one of Ryan Thierauf’s favorite times of the year. The Bridgetown teen starts thinking about the spooking holiday in September, when he begins plotting the concept for the annual haunted house he builds at his mother’s home at 5603 Green Acres Court. This year marks the sixth straight year Thierauf, who is a freshman at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, has put together a haunted house at his home. Billed as the House of Horrors Manor, it will be open to the public from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. “I enjoy scaring people, that’s what it all comes down to,” said Thierauf, a lighting design student. “I like seeing the crowds lined up the night of the haunted house and doing my best to frighten them.” The first couple of years it was confined to the garage, but now he said it encompasses his front and back yards as well. Each year the haunted house gets bigger and bigger, and there are typically about 500 people who walk through it each night, he said. He starts thinking about the concept for the production and

“I enjoy scaring people, that’s what it all comes down to. I like seeing the crowds lined up the night of the haunted house and doing my best to frighten them.” Ryan Thierauf Bridgetown haunted house builder drawing plans in September, he said. He utilizes everything from costumed actors and strobe lights to fog effects and animatronics to scare people. This year the cast includes about 15 people. “I wouldn’t recommend anyone younger than 10 years old go through it,” Thierauf said, admitting he does keep the haunted house child-friendly while it’s still daylight. Spending roughly 20 hours a week building rooms and getting the haunted house together has forced him to enlist the help of his neighbor Erik Schloss, an Oak Hills High School senior, and Matt Glass, who is engaged to Thierauf’s mother, Kimmie. Glass said it’s been neat to lend a hand and watch Ryan work hard to make the haunted house bigger and better each year. “This is our Christmas,” Glass said.

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Ryan Thierauf, a freshman at the School for the Performing and Creative Arts, builds a haunted house throughout the front and back yard at his home in Bridgetown every Halloween. It’s hard to miss the home, as the entire front yard looks like a graveyard.

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Cleves police step up drug fight By Jennie Key

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Success leads to success. Just ask Cleves Police Chief Bill Renner. Once the department had a few arrests in its fight against drug abuse and trafficking, tips started rolling in. The department launched a crackdown following a spike in heroin overdoses in the community. “We had six – two that could have been fatalities,” Renner said. “They were DOA, but they were resuscitated. That’s disproportionate in a population of 2,800 people.” One, a 22-year-old woman, was brought to the police department, where Lt. Steve Hickey was able to revive her. “We had a ‘come to Jesus meeting’ here and Sgt. Cliff Wright and a team of four or five officers com-

Cleves Police Chief Bill Renner says his department is using a targeted approach to crack down on drug trafficking and drug abuse in the village. mitted to take this on,” Renner said. “We only have four full-time officers but some of our parttimers stepped up. We had some Saturday training sessions and then started working on it.” Since then, the village department has made 73 drug-related arrests. And it’s not just heroin that’s a problem: prescription drugs, crack cocaine and marijuana were all part of the crackdown. “We took what they had and we took them down for everything we could,” Renner said. “Every community in this county has a drug problem,” he added. “And even with all the agencies we have working on it – RENU, the DEA, vice, DART –

there are still not enough of us.” The department also seized five vehicles, one a 2009 Lexus from a “dealer” who tried to sell powdered sugar to undercover officers, telling them it was heroin. Renner says the vehicles will be auctioned and the proceeds will help replenish the department’s drug fund. “We can buy some badly needed equipment,” Renner said. He commended Hickey with the Life Saving Award and Officer Matt Pies and Wright were also commended. “I think we actually made a dent in the problem,” Renner said. “And, hopefully, instilled a sense of confidence in our citizens because of our results.”

The annual Veterans Day Parade throgh the streets of Cheviot will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The parade starts at North Bend Road and Woodine Avenue and marches up North Bend, right onto Harrison Avenue and ends at Cheviot City Hall. Parade chairman Bill Gettler said there will be 35 units, including several local V.F.W. posts, American Legion posts, color guards and floats. The Cincinnati Warbirds are scheduled to perform a fly-over and the parade will feature the USS Cincinnati submarine on one of the floats and a fleet of Vietnam-era military vehicles known as the Steel Soldiers. Marching bands from Oak Hills and Northwest high schools and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Pipes & Drum Corps and the Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps will provide the patriotic music for the day, he said.

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Veterans Day parade comes to Cheviot By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Bill Gettler said he’s been involved with Veterans Day parades since 1993 and every year they seem to get better, especially the growing crowds of civilians who line the streets. “What better way to show your thanks than being at a veterans parade,” he said. “When you see children along the parade route hold-

ing ‘Thank You’ signs, and then look into the eyes of the veterans, you can see it really means a lot to them.” Gettler, a Cheviot native who served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1971, is the chairman of the Veterans Day Parade put on by the Veterans Day Committee of Hamilton County. This year’s parade honoring the men and women who have served our country begins promptly at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in

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Marching bands from Oak Hills and Northwest high schools and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Pipes & Drum Corps and the Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps will provide the music. Cheviot. The 20th annual parade follows the reverse route of the Harvest Home Parade – it begins at North Bend Road and Woodbine Avenue, turns west onto Harrison Avenue and ends at Cheviot City Hall. “This is the only parade for the veterans in Hamilton County on that Sunday,” Gettler said. “I’d like to see people lining the streets.” He said the patriotic parade honors the veterans of all wars, and a memorial service complete with a 21gun salute will be held at city hall after the parade. He said there are 35 units in this year’s parade, which will include several local V.F.W. posts, American Legion posts, color guards and floats. The Cincinnati Warbirds are scheduled to perform a

fly-over and the parade will feature the USS Cincinnati submarine on one of the floats and a fleet of Vietnam-era military vehicles known as the Steel Soldiers. Marching bands from Oak Hills and Northwest high schools and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Pipes & Drum Corps and the Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps will provide the patriotic music for the day, he said. Antique and classic cars will be on display nearby as well. Gettler said a committee of people work hard throughout the year to put on a deserving tribute to our military veterans. “I just enjoy bringing the vets together and showing them we do honor them for what they’ve done,” he said. “It’s a way that I can say, ‘Thank You,’ for all the sacrifices the veterans made in keeping this country free. While working and talking to the veterans from all the wars there is so much history that we can learn from first-hand, you can’t get this type of lesson from a book,” said Gettler Any veteran who wants to participate in the parade can call 738-3844.

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Mount to honor nursing leaders The College of Mount St. Joseph will honor leaders in the nursing profession at the 14th annual Leadership in Nursing Awards program at The Phoenix, downtown, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Four outstanding women will be honored at the event for their contributions to the field of nursing: • Jennifer Skinner, MSN, RN, director of corporate education/leadership development at TriHealth, will be presented with the Distinguished Nurse Administrator Award; • Joann Sullivan-Mann, MSN, RNC, skills lab coordinator and professor, Good

Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciences, will be presented with the Distinguished Nurse Educator Award; • Suzanne Brungs, MSN, MBA, RN, health system specialist, VA Healthcare System of Ohio, will be presented with the Distinguished Alumni Nurse Leader Award; and • Ruth Henthorn, M.S.N., R.N., vice president of nursing, St. Elizabeth Medical Center will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award. For details, call the Mount’s Division of Health Sciences at 244-4511.

Dentists accept candy for troops Larry Hagen and several other area dentists are preparing to participate in the third annual Halloween candy buy-back, in which trick-or-treaters of all ages can earn $1 per pound for donating their unwanted candy. The candy will be shipped to military men and women overseas. Dental practices across the city will collect candy on Monday, Nov. 2, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The candy will be shipped and distributed to troops with the support of local community groups, such as Clermont Yellow Ribbon and Operation: Thank You. Hagen began this event in 2007, sending candy to the 2nd Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps, of which his stepson, Lance Cpl. Matt

Kurtz, is a member. Kurtz was stationed in Iraq on his second tour of duty. Kurtz has since completed his military service, but Hagen decided to continue the campaign. “My wife, Jenny, used to send a care package to Matt each week, but he said there were some soldiers who never received anything from home. We thought this was a good way to change that,” Hagen said. “We want the people who are serving on our behalf to know that they are all appreciated. We hope a treat from home can brighten their day or lift their spirits.” Since 2007, 12,000 pounds of candy have been shipped to members of the military. The goal for this year is to collect 24,000 pounds of candy and to ship

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operations of the city and knowledgeable about the projects on which council is working. Norman She said she wants to help council continue making improvements in the business district and enforcing the property maintenance code in the residential district. She said she’ll also work with council to ensure the city is fiscally conservative with the recently passed tax levy. “I know what the needs of the community are and I believe I have the leadership and business experience to do a good job and maintain the city as it is,” McKinney said. “I’ve enjoyed working with both sides of council. We’ve accomplished a lot in the last two years and I’ve enjoyed actually being able to make a difference.”

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Cheviot voters will have some decisions to make when they step into the voting booth Tuesday, Nov. 3. The races for both president of city council and city treasurer are contested, as incumbent Cheviot Council President Deborah McKinney faces a challenge from Gregory Hayes, and incumbent Cheviot Treasurer Charlie Norman squares off with former councilman Michael Murray.

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her first four-year term on council. “I believe I have a lot to offer the citizens of Cheviot,” she said. She said her goals for the position are to run council meetings more efficiently and make council more accessible to the public. Although the president of council is not required to attend council’s committee meetings, McKinney said she sits in on every committee meeting to make sure she is up to date with the

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Hayes, the Democratic candidate for the position, did not return phone messages or e-mails seeking comment. McKinney, a Republican who was appointed president of council in August 2007 and elected to the position in November 2007, seeks re-election to serve

McKinney, 53, is an attorney. She has three adult children and seven grandchildren.

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Murray, the Democratic candidate for treasurer and former city councilman who served as the Ward 1 representative from 2001-2005, said he threw his hat into the ring because he watched Paul Dorenkemper serve as treasurer for decades, and he understands the role of the position and the duties to fulfill. He said he would strive to submit accurate treasurer reports to council each month, make timely deposits with the bank and keep a close eye on the city’s coffers. “I think I’m up to the challenge,” he said. Resident recently approved a new tax levy which will get the city through the next few years,

and he said he would assist council as it works to find a long-term solution for financial stability. Part of that includes finding investment opportunities and higher interest rates in which the city can invest its money. “The voters passed this levy, it’s their money and I think the city could use it wisely,” Murray said. “It’s a tall challenge to invest in this economy, but I think it can be done.” Murray, 50, is a purchasing manager and also volunteers as president of the Cheviot Historical Society. Norman is a Republican who was appointed treasurer in January. He is a former councilman as well, having served as an at-large councilman from 2002-2007. He said he thinks he’s done fairly well as treasurer during his short time in the position, and worked with Fifth Third Band to find a way for the city to save

thousands of dollars in banking fees. “These are challenging economic times and I think it’s important we have someone in the treasurer’s office with experience,” he said. “All government entities are really strapped right now. It’s important for us to watch every dollar.” Norman said he will continue to shop the city’s business out to other banks to find new investment opportunities and remain competitive in the marketplace. He said the tax base in Cheviot is not expanding and city officials must look for ways to stay afloat. “The taxpayers deserve the best bank for their buck and I would certainly like to continue serving them for another four years,” he said. Norman, 31, is the bailiff for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Pat DeWine.

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Choirs at St. Al’s recording holiday CD By Kurt Backscheider

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The music groups at St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Bridgetown are recording a 2009 Christmas album just in time for the holidays. Under the direction of the church’s music director Michael Match, the parish’s newly-formed children’s choir, adult church choir and contemporary music ensemble have been rehearsing for the past several weeks in preparation for recording the album, which is being recorded Wednesday, Oct. 28. “We created the children’s choir just for this,” Match said. Any student who wanted to sign up to be a part of the project was given a spot in the choir. He said there are 30 students in the children’s choir, 32 parishioners in the adult choir and seven members of the contemporary music ensemble. He said the talented group of roughly 70 singers will record 11 sacred Christmas carols, hymns and anthems. Each group will sing some pieces on their own, and all three groups will collaborate on one piece. Match said the plan is to have the CDs produced and ready for

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From left, Jessica McElwee, Savannah Siebenburgen and Madeline Brannen play chimes with other members of the Children’s Choir at St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Bridgetown. The children’s choir and adult choirs have been rehearsing for the upcoming recording of a 2009 Christmas album.

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Gabryel Reinstatler plays the wooden block during the Children’s Choir rehearsal at St. Aloysius Gonzaga in Bridgetown. The parish choirs are preparing to record a 2009 Christmas album.

He said the students and the adults have all put a tremendous amount of hard work into rehearsals, and he’s been fortunate to have a lot of people helping him with the project as well. “I can’t wait for it to come out,” Match said.

“It will be a good source of parish pride.” He said St. Aloysius is ordering 500 CDs initially, and will hopefully sell out of all of those and have to order more. “We’re going to be optimistic,” he said.

sale by the end of November. The album, which is titled “Sing Gloria,” will sell for $10 a piece and all the proceeds will benefit the parish music ministry and fund the purchase of music, instrument maintenance and the occasional hiring of outside musicians to enhance

major church celebrations. He said the idea to record a holiday album came from the Rev. Michael Hay, the pastor at St. Aloysius. Match said Hay’s previous parish made a holiday CD to raise money and it was quite successful.

Seton junior organizes run By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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Bridgetown resident Andrea Henderson received a Chemical Technology Student Recognition Award from the American Chemical Society. Henderson is a recent graduate of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The ACS award program recognizes “outstanding upper-level chemical technology students who demonstrate a high level of performance in the laboratory and the classroom, excellent oral and written communication skills, integrity and reliability.’’ She now works for Peter Cremer North America LP.

Taylor Hensley started the Concentrate on the Finish Line benefit race when she was an eighthgrader at St. William School. It’s four years later and she’s still committed to raising money in honor of an Elder High School junior who died from cancer when he was 17 years old. “It would be great if we could raise a lot of money this year,” she said. Hensley, now a junior at Seton High School, is once again organizing a 5K run/walk as a token of appreciation for Linda Geil, her former art teacher at St. William School. The race begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at St. William. “The race is in honor of Mrs. Geil’s son, Andy. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 17,” Hensley said. “She is such a wonderful teacher, and her willingness to always help people when they are in need inspired me to do this race.” “I know Mrs. Geil really appreciates it,” she said. All the proceeds from the fourth annual Concentrate on the Finish Line 5K run/walk benefit the Andy Geil Memorial Scholarship Fund, she said. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students attending St. William School and Elder and Seton high schools. Hensley said she decided to organize the event four summers

ago after talking with her mother about how much Mrs. Geil means to St. William School and parish. And the fundraiser is a 5K race because Andy Geil was on the track team at Elder, she said. Hensley said the event has raised about $10,000 for the scholarship fund during the past three years, and she’s hoping to attract more participants and raise even more money this year. “I’m very excited for this year because last year we had a great turnout even though it rained,” she said. “The race is for a great cause and I love participating in it. I continue organizing it because I enjoy the end result and seeing how much it touches the Geil family.” She said it’s also a great feeling to be able to help other students attend St. William, Seton and Elder and receive the same quality education she has. The cost to participate is $15 for students and $20 for adults who register by Saturday, Nov. 7. The fee includes a T-shirt and refreshments after the race. Registration the day of the event begins at 8 a.m. and costs $25 per person. “Everyone always seems to have a good time and we have plenty of food and refreshments after the race,” Hensley said. For more information about the race, and to learn how to register, visit www.andygeil.org. Gift cards to local businesses will be raffled off after the race and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.

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Firefighters representing Cincinnati Fire Ladder Company 19 at an awards ceremony at Cincinnati Christian University are, from left, Andrew Kneflin, Tedd Schaffer, Thomas Teufel and Dean Molitor.

Cincinnati Christian University recognized Greater Cincinnati firefighters and law enforcement personnel for outstanding service and gave seven awards during a special chapel service called Beyond the Call. Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory participated in the ceremony that thanked and recognized all public safety personnel for their service to our community. CCU President David Faust announced the awards, given in four categories. The award categories and recipients included the following: • For Community Service and

Problem Solving – Cincinnati Police Officers Alisha Harley and Curtis Walker; • For Devotion to Duty – Cincinnati Police Officer Marcus McNeil and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Pipe and Drum Corps; • For Career Achievement – Cincinnati Police Department Captain Gary Lee, and • For Bravery and Valor – Cincinnati Police Sergeant Daniel Carder, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Matthew Guy, and Cincinnati Fire Department Ladder Company 19. “Many times, men and women

in our police and fire departments do indeed go ‘beyond the call’ to protect the lives of those in our community. We recognize the efforts of all of those who keep us safe in Cincinnati,” said Faust, “and we wanted to honor and support them through this special chapel service.” The Beyond the Call award recipients also received proclamations from elected officials including State Sen. Bill Seitz, United States representatives Rep Jean Schmidt (R–2nd District) and Steve Driehaus (D–1st District), and Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper (D).

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Playhouse production comes to Dunham By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Mark Lutwak, education director at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, is spearheaded the Off the Hill program, which is bringing one of the Playhouse’s productions to 13 community centers across the region. On the west side, the Playhouse’s production of “New Kid” will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Dunham Arts Building, 1945 Dunham Way. “The Playhouse is thrilled to be partnering with community art centers in order to bring professional live theater directly into neighborhoods across the region,” he said.

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The performance of “New Kid” at the Dunham Arts Building will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Admission if free. The play is co-sponsored by the Sunset Players. The Ohio Arts Council and the John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust make the Off the Hill program possible.

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October 28, 2009

ISSUES ON THE BALLOT When you go into the voting booth – or fill out your absentee ballot – here are the issues you will be voting for. Some issues on this list will not appear on your ballot depending on what city, township, village or school district you live in. Issue 1 – Proposed Constitutional Amendment to authorize the state to issue bonds to provide compensation to veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts. Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly. To adopt Section 2r of Article VIII of the Constitution of the state of Ohio. Issue 2 – Proposed constitutional amendment to create the Ohio livestock care standards board to establish and implement standards of care for livestock and poultry. Proposed by Joint Resolution of the General Assembly. To adopt Section 1 of Article XIV of the Constitution of the state of Ohio. Issue 3 – Proposed constitutional amendment to amend the constitution to allow for one casino each in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo and distribute to all Ohio counties a tax on the casinos. Proposed by Initiative Petition. To adopt Section 6 to Article XV of the Constitution of the state of Ohio. Issue 4 – Proposed tax levy (additional) Hamilton County – An additional tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of supplementing the general fund to provide family health and hospitalization services and treatment programs including, but not limited to, those provided by agreement with Talbert House at a rate not exceeding thirty–four hundredths (0.34) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to three and four–tenths cents ($0.034) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.

Issue 5 – Proposed tax levy (renewal and increase) Hamilton County – A renewal of 3.62 mills and an increase of 0.51 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of providing funds for community mental retardation and developmental disabilities programs, including the operation and maintenance of schools, workshops, clinics, residential facilities and such other services as provided in chapter 5126, Ohio revised code at a rate not exceeding four and thirteen–hundredths (4.13) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to forty–one and three–tenths cents ($0.413) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 6 – Proposed tax levy (renewal and decrease) Hamilton County – A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.02 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the purpose of supplementing the general fund to provide for maintenance, operation, and repair of a public building, the Cincinnati Union Terminal, occupied by the Cincinnati Museum Center at a rate not exceeding eighteen–hundredths (0.18) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to one and eight–tenths cents ($0.018) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 7 – Proposed tax levy (additional) public library of Cincinnati – An additional tax for the benefit of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of Providing

operating expenses and capital improvements at a rate not exceeding one (1) mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 8 – Proposed charter amendment city of Cincinnati – Shall the Charter of the City of Cincinnati be amended to prohibit the city, and its various boards and commissions, from transferring or selling any assets of the City of Cincinnati, or any of its boards or commissions, to any regional water district, or any regional water and sewer district, formed pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6119, without first submitting the question of the approval of such transfer or sale of assets to a vote of the electorate of the City and receiving a majority affirmative vote for the same, by enacting new Article XV? Issue 9 – Proposed charter amendment city of Cincinnati – Shall the Charter of the City of Cincinnati be amended to prohibit the city, and its various boards and commissions, from spending any monies for right–of–way acquisition or construction of improvements for passenger rail transportation (e.g. a trolley or streetcar) within the city limits without first submitting the question of approval of such expenditure to a vote of the electorate of the city and receiving a majority affirmative vote for the same, by enacting new Article XIV? Issue 11 – Special election by petition local option election on Sunday sale of liquor precinct Cincinnati 25–J – Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Wal-Mart Stores East LP, dba Store 2247, a holder of a D–6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a neighborhood Wal-Mart store at 2322 Ferguson Road, Cincinnati,

Ohio 45238 in this precinct? Issue 20 – Proposed tax levy (renewal) village of Addyston – A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Village of Addyston, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency medical services at a rate not exceeding two (2) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to twenty cents ($0.20) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 31 – Special election by petition local option election on Sunday sale of liquor precinct Addyston A – Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Interesting Investments LLC, an applicant for a D–6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating as a bar and restaurant at 251 Main St., Addyston, OH 45001 in this precinct? Issue 46 – Special election by petition local option election on Sunday sale of liquor precinct Green M – Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Don Hatting, Inc., dba Don Hattings Super Market, a holder of a D–6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a retail grocery store at 6148 Bridgetown Rd., Green Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio 45248 in this precinct? Issue 47 – Proposed tax levy (replacement) Miami Township – A

replacement of a tax for the benefit of Miami Township, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of providing police protection at a rate not exceeding one and six–tenths (1.6) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to sixteen cents ($0.16) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 48 – Proposed tax levy (replacement) Miami Township – A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Miami Township, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency medical services at a rate not exceeding three and twenty–nine hundredths (3. 9) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to thirty–two and nine–tenths cents ($0.329) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010. Issue 52 – Proposed tax levy (renewal) Cincinnati City School District – Shall a levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Cincinnati City School District, County of Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of emergency requirements, in the sum of $65,178,000 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten–mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average nine and eleven–hundredths (9.11) mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ninety–one and one–tenth cents ($0.911) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.

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Library seeks quilts for annual show By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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Eileen Mallory has found people who didn’t mind lending her a quilt or two for this year’s Quilt Show at the Covedale Branch Library. The branch’s eighth annual Quilt Show will run through November said Mallory, who is manager of the branch. “We have several crafters who submit items each year, but we’re always looking for new people to submit their quilts or other quilted items for the show,”

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she said. An opening reception for the show, with food and refreshments, takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the library, 4980 Glenway Ave. Mallory said the show features quilts of all sizes and colors hanging throughout the branch. Besides quilts, the show also gives crafters a chance to display other quilted items such as jackets, place mats, purses, wall hangings and tree skirts. Library patrons can peruse the detailed pieces anytime after Nov. 7. “It has been a very successful show,” Mallory said. “People in the community really look forward to it each year.” The library will offer a variety of other programs related to quilting throughout the month of November, she said. For more information about the show or quilt programs, call Mallory at 3694460.

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Eileen Mallory, branch manager of the Covedale Branch Library, holds up a few of the quilts that were displayed last year at the branch’s annual Quilt Show. This year’s show runs Nov. 7-30.

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The Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph is exhibiting Selections ’09 from Sunday, Nov. 8, to Friday, Dec. 4 A gala reception will be held in the SSG Art Gallery 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, with a special recognition ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. in the College Theatre. The public is cordially invited to view the exhibit, meet many of the studentartists and their teachers, and enjoy the festivities of the day. Selections ’09 is the gallery’s 14th biennial exhibit of art works created by regional high school students as selected by their art teachers. Dennis Harrington, director of Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center for the Arts, will be the featured speaker. “I have had the great privilege to work in the arts and with many talented artists for over 30 years in Cincinnati, both in commercial and non-profit exhibition venues,” Harrington said.

“Artists are the great observers of our world and through their curiosity and artistic capabilities they provide insights into the complexities of our daily experiences. In an increasingly fast-paced world where we are bombarded daily with electronic communication and visual overload, they ask us to slow down, thoughtfully contemplate their artwork and consider how it relates to our own experiences.” Tristate art teachers were invited to submit two artworks each in any media that were recently produced in their classes and were representative of the quality of their art programs. This exhibition, highlighting these artworks, is a continuing commitment by its sponsors to recognize and support the artistic endeavors of young people in our community, and to salute the excellent art teachers and art programs in area schools. Student-artists will represent more than 50 regional high schools participating in Selections ’09. Area schools expected to

be represented are: Colerain High School; Elder High School; Finneytown High School; La Salle High School; McAuley High School; Mother of Mercy High School; Mount Healthy High School; Northwest Senior High School; Oak Hills High School; Roger Bacon High School; Seton High School; St. Xavier High School; Taylor High School; and Winton Woods High School. The Studio San Giuseppe is a non-profit art gallery located in the Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art Building on the campus of the College of Mount St. Joseph. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery will be closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 25-27. Admission is free and open to the public. For details call Jerry Bellas at 244-4314.

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Bailey Arnold of Seton finished 39th in the state golf tournament with an 87.

Seton graduate scores in shutout

Thomas More College women’s soccer team shut out Chatham University, Oct. 18. Seton High School graduate and freshman midfielder Abby Gindling scored unassisted, giving the Saints their 1-0 lead at halftime. Senior goalkeeper Jenna Kramer, a Seton graduate, played all 77:40 and recorded four saves, improving her record to 13-1 on the season.

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• Taylor High School boys finished third with a score of 71 at the Cincinnati Hills League Championship at Sharon Woods, Oct. 17. Taylor’s Chris Klaine finished seventh at 17:34. Taylor’s Timmy Crofford finished eighth at 17:43. • St. Xavier High School’s men’s coach Mike Dehring was named Coach of the Year at the GCL Championships at Rapid Run Park, Oct. 17. St. X came in first in the South division with a score of 24. • Elder High School’s Josh Makin was named Runner of the Year in the South division at the GCL Championships at Rapid Run Park, Oct. 17. Makin finished first at 15:51. Elder finished second as a team with a score of 42. • St. Ursula Academy girls finished first with a score of 33 at the GGCL Championships Scarlet division, Oct. 17. St. Ursula’s Sarah Mazzie was named Runner of the Year after she finished first at 19:03. St. Ursula’s coach, Jeff Brannan, was named Coach of the Year.

Soccer sectionals

• Mercy girls beat Fairfield 3-1, Oct. 19, in Division I Sectionals. Katie Bachus, Megan Brandt and Kelsey Zwergel each scored one goal for Mercy. Mercy advances to 74-6, Oct. 19. • Oak Hills High School girls shut out Seton High School 1-0, Oct. 19, in Division I Sectionals. Katie Beck made eight saves for Oak Hills. Kelsey Laumann scored the goal. • Oak Hills boys shut out Glen Este High School 4-0, Oct. 20. James Ryan made two saves and Dimitri Lenovski made four saves for Oak Hills. Joe Ilg and Charlie Montgomery each scored two goals. Oak Hills advances to 5-8-4 with the win. • St. Xavier High School boys beat Withrow High School in Division I Sectionals, Oct. 20. Christopher Nam, Michael Archbold and Nicholas Crowley each scored two goals and Michael Archbold scored one goal for St. X. St. Xavier advances to 11-6 with the win. • La Salle High School boys shut out Kings High School 1-0, Oct. 20 in Division I Sectionals. Chris Fisbeck scored the goal. La Salle’s Mack Robinson made two saves. La Salle advances to 8-4-4 with the win. • Taylor High School boys shut out New Richmond High School 3-0, Oct. 20, in Division II Sectionals. Tyler Hafer made three saves for Taylor. Dylan Scholtes, Josh Simms and Eric Musser scored the goals. Taylor advances to 5-63 with the win. • Oak Hills girls beat McAuley High School 3-1, Oct. 21, in Division I. Niki Handlon scored two goals and Kelsey Laumann scored one goal for Oak Hills. Oak Hills advances to 10-2-6 with the win.

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Highlanders host Colerain in week 10 Local football teams launch into the final week of the regular season as Cincinnati teams make a final push toward the playoffs. Here is a look at the upcoming games for week 10 and results for week nine:

Lakota West 34, Oak Hills 7

The Highlanders’ brutal late-season schedule continues in week 10 with Oak Hills playing host to Colerain (7-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Facing highly ranked foes has been the norm for the Highlanders during the final three weeks of the 2009 season. Oak Hills fell to 3-6 with its week-nine loss to No. 7 Lakota West, 34-17. Lakota West improved to 8-1 with the win. No. 6 Colerain now looms on the Highlanders’ schedule following the week-nine loss to Lakota West and a week-eight loss to No. 3 Middletown, 40-0. All rankings stem from the Enquirer’s Division I Coaches’ Poll for week eight. Against Lakota West in week nine, the Firebirds out-gained the Highlanders by a 324-178 yard margin. Oak Hills’ quarterback Steve Gebing rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. He was 9-of-21 passing for 60 yards. Thomas Konkoly added 53 yards on 10 carries for Oak Hills. Corey Cartmell led the Highlander receivers with 27 yards on three catches. Lakota West quarterback John Peters threw three touchdowns while going 13-of-17 passing for 161 yards. Jordan Thompson added 120 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries for the Firebirds.

DeSales 21, La Salle 13

The Lancers hit the road for its season finale against Walsh Jesuit in week 10 at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. La Salle extended its losing streak to four games with a week-nine loss to Columbus St. Francis DeSales, 21-13. The Lancers fell to 4-5 with the loss. La Salle stood at 4-1 before starting its losing streak. La Salle was winning the

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St. Xavier’s Patrick Guetle, left, brings down St. Ignatius’ Robert Grebenc during the fourth quarter of the game between St. Ignatius and St. Xavier at Don Shula Stadium at John Carroll University in University Heights on Saturday October 25, 2009. St. Ignatius won 30-21.

Taft 40, Western Hills 7

game by a 7-0 margin at halftime after keeping DeSales off the board in the first half. However, DeSales outscored the Lancers by a 216 margin in the second half as La Salle suffered an eight-point loss, 21-13. Junior wide receiver Matt Woeste led the way for La Salle in week nine with 88 yards and a touchdown on three catches. Woeste touchdown was a 66-yard pass from Zach Abbatiello. Abbatiello scored the Lancers’ touchdown in the first half on a one-yard run.

Taft picked up more than 400 yards of offense against Western Hills while rolling to a 40-7 win over Western Hills. Western Hills has been outscored 85-14 over the past three weeks. Western Hills (3-5) finishes its season at Elder on Oct. 30.

St. Ignatius 30, St. Xavier 21

St. Xavier came up short against the top-ranked team in Division I as the Bombers fell 30-21 to St. Ignatius. St. Xavier rallied in the second half, scoring 14 points, but the defense failed to make a stop late to get the ball back. The Bombers offense struggled at many points dur-

ing the game and turned the ball over four times. St. Xavier did gain 324 yards of offense, led by 72 rushing yards from Conor Hundley and 98 receiving yards by Jeff Kraemer, but the turnovers doomed the Bombers. St. X cut the Ignatius lead to 23-21 with a little more than four minutes left in the game but St. Ignatius iced the game with a 56yard touchdown run at the end of the game. Will Carroll and Nigel Muhammad had touchdown runs and Jeff Kraemer had one touchdown reception. St. Xavier plays undefeated Moeller (9-0) on Oct. 31 at Nippert Stadium for the GCL championship. Moeller just defeated St. Edward’s 40-10. St. Xavier defeated Ed’s 3-2 earlier in the season.

“It will be one heck of a game,” Moeller head coach John Rodenberg said. “A city championship will be on the line so we’ll throw the gloves off and slug at each other.”

Wyoming 55, Taylor 0

Wyoming quarterback Kyle Seyfried broke a school record by throwing six touchdown passes in a 55-0 rout of Taylor (3-6). Seyfried, one of the top passers in the city, threw for 260 yards in the win. Evan Aleshire and Harry Meisner each caught two of Seyfriend’s touchdown passes. Taylor plays at Finneytown in week 10.

Elder

Elder (6-2) plays Western Hills Oct. 30 after having a bye week.

St. Xavier golf finishes 2nd in state By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

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St. Xavier senior Carl Schlotman hits a pitching wedge onto the green of hole No. 1 in the 2009 Ohio High School Athletic Association State Golf Tournament Oct. 24 at the Scarlet & Gray Golf Courses in Columbus.

Vying for its second straight state title, the St. Xavier High School golf team fell short, placing second at the 12-team tournament at Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course on Oct. 23-24. St. X, which shot 313, finished four strokes off of state champion St. Charles. “We’ve come a long way in the last year,” head coach Brian Shircliff said. “The guys work hard. They’ve been working hard for years. We started in January lifting weights and working on our game.” “This is the most dynamic team I’ve ever coached,” Shircliff said. “The best scores can come from anyone.” And they did. St. X advanced to state after winning sectional and district championships. As a team, the Bombers shot a 305

at the sectional tournament, which was played at Miami Whitewater Forest on Oct. 7, to best Elder (310), La Salle (312) and Fairfield (323). Junior Smith Brinker was sectional champion after shooting a 73, while senior Austen Estes tied for second overall with a 74. Senior Carl Schlotman IV finished ninth with a 78, senior Colin Stelljes finished tied for 15th with an 80, and junior George Rohde finished tied for 19th with an 82. At the district tournament, which was held at Weatherwax on Oct. 14, St. Xavier shot a 318 to defeat Moeller (321) and Centerville (327). Stelljes finished second overall with a 75, while Brinker finished tied for third with a 77. Rohde tied for 21st with an 82 and Estes tied for 36th with an 84. Although the Bombers did not win state, they are still pleased with what they accomplished this season.

“We’re celebrating where we are as a team and how far we’ve come the last few weeks,” Shircliff said. Still, it was the Bombers’ sixth straight year at state, and they have procured four top-four finishes during that span, including a state championship in 2008. (if they finish in the top four this year, the “four” needs to be “five). “It’s a testimony to our guys who decide they’ll work hard and push each other to be the best,” Shircliff said. “To see the guys grow together has been a huge privilege for me.” St. X will look to make it seven straight in 2010, when they return two of their top golfers, Brinker and Rohde. “It was nice to have an all-senior crew last year, and that was a special team,” Shircliff said. “This year has been incredible, and I can’t be happier with where we are.”

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BRIEFLY Setter of the Week

Mercy High School graduate Amanda Philpot is the MidSouth Conference Setter of the Week for the fifth time this season. Philpot averaged 12.7 assists per game to earn the MSC Player of the Week along with her setter of the week honors. The Cincinnati freshman recorded double digit assists in each of her three matches, including 56 assists in a win over Cumberland University. Her award-winning week included 10 kills and a .308 hitting percentage. Philpot added three service aces and four blocks on the week.

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The Thomas More College men's soccer team defeated Berea College, 5-0, Oct. 16, in Berea, Ky., to extend its winning streak to five matches. With the win the Saints improve to 12-2 overall and with the loss Berea falls to 2-8-2. Junior midfielder Mark Uhl gave the Saints a 2-0 lead when he scored at the 34:37 mark off a double assist from sophomore midfielder Ricky Barria and junior forward Aaron Osborne, a La Salle High School graduate. Thomas More then took a 30 lead at halftime when junior midfielder Dan Miller, an Elder High School graduate scored off a cross from Osborne at the 36:33 mark. As a team Thomas More outshot Berea, 17-3.

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• La Salle High School shut out Moeller High School 1-0, Oct. 17. La Salle’s Mack Robinson made five saves. Kyle Smith scored the goal. La Salle is 7-4-4 with the win. • Oak Hills High School girls shut out Princeton High School 3-0, Oct. 17. Katie Beck made seven saves for Oak Hills. Samantha Amend and Kelsey Laumann scored the goals. Oak Hills advances to 8-2-6, GMC 5-1-3, with the win. • Mercy High School girls beat Mason High School 3-1, Oct. 17. Bryanne Sagers, Kelly O’Brien and Hannah Borrell scored Mercy’s goals. Mercy advances to 6-4-6 with the win.

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Senior night

The St. Ursula Academy varsity volleyball team recently honored its seniors during senior night, when they played McAuley High School. St. Ursula Academy senior Blair Harrington, on left, of Western Hills, one of the captains on the varsity volleyball team, plays during senior night next to Maria Rodenberg of Springfield Township. improve to 21-8 overall and with the win over Westminster the Saints improve to 10-1 in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC). In the first match of the day the Saints defeated Westminster by the scores of 25-14, 2521 and 25-13. Sophomore middle blocker Katie Sullivan, a Seton High School graduate, hit .450 in the match. Junior outside hitter Lindsay Svec, a Seton grad, and sophomore outside hitter Brandi Corbello led the offense as they each had 11 kills. Defensively, the Saints were led by freshman defensive specialist Danielle Beckenhaupt, a Seton graduate, who had 17 digs. Sophomore middle hitter Colleen Meyers, a Mercy High School graduate, led the team with five blocks. Elder grads aid in win The 17th Ranked Thomas More College Saints football team won 17-7 over Grove City, in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference Game. The Saints improve to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in PAC. The game was tied at 7-7 after the first quarter and at halftime and Thomas More led 10-7 after three quarters. Freshman linebacker Nick Gramke, an Elder High School graduate, led the Saints’ defense with nine tackles. Sophomore linebacker Patrick Conners Jr., also an Elder graduate, made seven tackles.

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Player of the week

University of Dayton linebacker Joe Ries, a St. Xavier High School graduate, was named the PFL Defensive Player of the Week after a stellar performance in UD’s 17-0 win over Davidson at Welcome Stadium. Ries filled the statistic sheet in leading Dayton to the shutout win. He intercepted two passes and returned them for 62 yards, broke up another pass, forced a fumble and was in on eight tackles, including four solo hits. A second-year starter, the senior is second on the team in tackles with 42. He also leads the Flyers in interceptions (2) and fumbles forced (2). He was First Team All-Pioneer Football League in 2008. Ries is a mainstay on the UD defense that leads the league in scoring defense (12.7), total defense (233.5), pass defense (140.5), pass efficiency defense (94.5), first downs allowed (11.7), opponent third down conversions (23.6 percent) and red zone defense (62.5 percent).

La Salle grad’s hat trick

Thomas More College junior forward Aaron Osborne, a La Salle High School graduate, recorded his second hat trick of the season to lead the Thomas More College men’s soccer team to a 5-1 win over Presidents’ Athletic Conference rival Washington and Jefferson College, Oct. 21. With the win the Saints improve to 13-2 overall and 4-0 in the PAC and sit atop the PAC standings.

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Vote Pollock, Ahlers, Schoonover

As Election Day draws near, I want to take the opportunity to voice support for three individuals for the Oak Hills board of education: Jack Pollock, Rick Ahlers and Jeannie Schoonover. I have been actively involved in the district for more than 20 years and I value the leadership that Jack and Rick have both brought to the board in recent years. They have made tough decisions in the best interest of all students. Under their direction,

the district has expanded programs and increased opportunities for kids, all while maintaining costs. As a business owner and a parent, I feel fortunate that Jack and Rick have worked with their fellow board members to provide a vision for our entire school community. I am confident that Jeannie Schoonover would be an outstanding addition to the team. Her background in education is broad and she is committed to a topnotch educational system. Jeannie’s past experience as a teacher,

counselor, principal and, most importantly, as a dedicated Oak Hills supporter, will make her a valuable member of the board of education. I urge you to support Jack Pollock, Rick Ahlers and Jeannie Schoonover on Nov. 3. Doug Ridenour Sunburst Ridge Green Township

Re-elect Pollock

Jack Pollock has been a valuable and key member of the board of education of the Oak Hills Local

School District for the past twoplus terms, 60 percent of which Jack was president of the board. During Jack’s time in office, we have seen the school district improve its programs and attain the highest level of academic achievement that is awarded by the state of Ohio. Our district’s finances have remained sound without excessively going to the tax payers. Jack has also been a champion of helping and cooperating with the private schools in our district to the extent a public school can. We are fortunate that Jack is

What losing 20 libraries means As a result of a 28 percent decline in state revenue, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County faces a $16 million funding shortfall in 2010. Without a steady source of additional funding we face the unimaginable: closure of up to half of our 40 branch libraries. Libraries that remain open will face increased demand for services and severe cuts – reduced staffing, steep reductions in hours, reduced computer availability and fewer new materials. Think about what closing 20 branches will mean to this community. There’s the building itself. It’s in the heart of your neighborhood, a familiar place. You walk or drive past it often. Your kids go there after school. Imagine it empty. Doors locked. Sold, perhaps even demolished. But a neighborhood branch library is much more than a building.

It’s also the people who work there. It’s the children’s librarian who leads preschool story time, introducing a new generation of children to a love of books and reading. It’s the reference librarian who recommends good mystery writers and enthusiastically shares her love of good books with you. That same reference librarian helps you find the car repair manual for your not-so-new car, a magazine article for a homework assignment or a travel guide for your next trip. And if you can’t travel there in person, the librarian leads you there through books. It’s the smile on the face of the man at the desk as he gives a child his first library card or helps you find a book on the shelf. A branch library is also about the thousands of materials available to Hamilton County residents. Thousands of books, newspapers, CDs, DVDs and other resources available at your fingertips. Free

computer and wireless Internet access for job seekers and students. What happens to these resources when a branch library closes? Without the additional funding a local tax levy would provide, our library is faced with making devastating cutbacks. Every single branch will be affected either though closings, reduced hours, staff reductions or other reductions. Our library system will no longer be able provide the needed services to children, families, seniors and adults who have come to depend on us year after year. We have an outstanding public library. For the fourth consecutive time, our library is ranked among the top 10 libraries in the country serving a population of 500,000 or more. We’ve served the residents of Hamilton County for 156 years. Our main library is recognized as the busiest library building in the country.

Hamilton County residents rely on the many services we offer. We William J. know our library Moran is important to you because you Community use our services. Press guest We’re busier columnist than ever, on pace to loan over 16.5 million books and materials this year, more than 1 million more than last year. Program attendance, computer usage, reference questions asked and number of visits to the library have also dramatically increased. To continue this tradition of excellence, we need adequate funding. Without it the unimaginable may become reality. William J. Moran is vice president of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Board of Trustees and chairman of the levy campaign.

Economic recovery begins at home It is without question that America’s deep economic recession is impacting each of us and our communities. However, when the media regularly draws our attention to the failures of enormous banks and large companies we become lost to the message of what we can accomplish here at home. The U.S. Small Business Administration tells us that more than half of all private sector workers are employed by small business. Over the past 15 years these small business have generated 64 percent of the net new jobs in this country. These community staples are not entitled to the massive bailouts received by mega-corporations. Like each of us, they struggle alone to achieve the American Dream.

These businesses are not only the cornerstone of our economy; they are also the future industry leaders of our country. Many well known names which grace the Fortune 500 began their journey in relative obscurity. Starbucks was once a single Seattle storefront owned by three academics. Ben and Jerry’s began in a tiny renovated gas station in Vermont. Even information technology giants Apple, HP, Dell and Google all began their life in garages, basements or dorm rooms. The storefronts we pass each day in our community share in this potential and in the dreams of those courageous entrepreneurs. The key to their success lies in our support, and it is the measure by which we will ultimately rise to the challenge of countering Amer-

ica’s economic recession. Our communities’ success is also tied directly to small business. We take for granted that successful businesses in our localities generate revenue for our governments. For instance, the many popular small business, bars and storefronts in Cheviot not only create jobs for our residents, but also help directly fund the services for our city. As prices rise, sales decline, and these businesses struggle, the economic burden falls directly to us in the form of rising taxes or loss of essential services. Therefore it should give us pause when we pass by these local treasures for “better deals” at mega-stores. Those pennies saved may come back to haunt us. In this battle for our country to regain its’ economic footing, we

shouldn’t feel without purpose. Everyone who is reading this article can have just Gregory as much impact Hayes as those who sit in positions of Community power. Press guest As citizens columnist we must challenge ourselves to support our local storefronts, and encourage our local governments to stimulate continued economic development in our communities. America rose to greatness on the dreams and courage of those who went into business for themselves. We must also be courageous in their support, and begin the recovery here at home. Gregory Hayes is a candidate for Cheviot Council president.

Hearing checkup is very important Can you hear me now? Over 36 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noises, genetics, aging, infection, or exposure to certain medication. Most hearing loss is permanent although some can be treated medically with antibiotics or surgery. As an audiologist, I see people with varying degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound. These individuals have extremely different lifestyles – homebodies, retirees, teachers, lawyers, doctors, moms, students, friends. Hearing loss crosses all gender and socioeconomic borders. A per-

son suffering from hearing loss could be attending an Elder football game with you at The Pit. They could be your server at Price Hill Chili. They could be sitting right next to you as you read this article. However, one commonality exists between all of these individuals. When asked how their hearing loss affects them, a frequent answer is “I can't understand what is being said and that is very frustrating.” Many also report ringing in their ears. Annual physicals, vision screenings, and blood work are scheduled like clockwork for many people. So why don't people have their hearing checked on a

regular basis? For years hearing loss has been treated like a minor problem. Research shows that if hearing loss is left untreated, earning power is reduced, disruptions in family life occur and psychological problems can be caused including depression due to a feeling of isolation. So, what is your first step if you suspect yourself or a loved one has hearing loss? Schedule an appointment with an audiologist and have your hearing checked. If you are unsure where to locate an audiologist, go to www.audiology.org for a complete list of audiologists in your area. If a diagnosis of hearing loss is

found and hearing aids are recommended, get hearing aids. Hearing aid technology has Stefanie been revolutionGodbey ized over the Community past few years. press guest Today's digital hearing aids are columnist far superior to anything that was available five or six years ago. Stefanie Godbey has a master’s degree in audiology from the University of Cincinnati. She currently practices at The Place for Better Hearing at 3302 Westbourne Drive.

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willing to serve us for another term. We need Jack’s 30 years of personal business and financial management experience, together with his experience throughout the transformation of our educational results. Our children benefit from these results. We all benefit from these results: Any realtor will tell you that a healthy, attractive school system is the single biggest factor in the value and ease of selling a home. Alan Shaffer Taylor Road Green Township

CH@TROOM Last week’s question

Should county and local governments consider consolidating services to save cots? If so why? If not, why? “County and local governments need to consolidate services and think of their services as regional. Cities like Indianapolis and Louisville have made great progress in improving services through consolidation. Our region has too many too small governments duplicating services and all carrying expensive core overhead that could be streamlined so there were more services and less “border based bureaucracy.” S.M. “I think there are numerous opportunities to consolidate services at the county level. A good example would be to replace our treasurer and part-time auditor with a single fiscal officer position. Once a county consolidation plan is in place, then possible expansion to other local governments could be examined. I think the recent comments related to a metro style police department are a bit of a stretch for Hamilton County – we need to eliminate all of the double dippers first and return to true fiscal responsibility in the sheriff’s department.” N.W.S. “Without knowing which services are duplicate, it is hard to answer. It would also be helpful to know how many unproductive hours are being paid for at the county and local levels. Simply piling on the responsibilities may not really be cost effective.” D.K. “I think it should be studied, just for the dollar savings alone. I would think that eliminating multiple administrative jobs would save dollars and maybe even free up money for more officers.” B.N. “Yes. Recent newspaper articles talked mostly about police department; the big thing they missed is the fire service. There are far to many fire departments operating in Hamilton County, especially when fire apparatus are costing more than a half million dollars. It is time to consider a county-wide fire service.” L.S.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 2 9

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.

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

St. William Haunted House and Fall Festival, 7-10:30 p.m., St. William School, 4125 St. William Ave. Haunted house, games, food, crafts, face painting and enchanted forest with candy and treats. Benefits St. William Elementary School. $5. 471-2989. West Price Hill. The Orange and Black Halloween Spooktacular, 8 p.m.-midnight, Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 Aston Oaks Drive, Come in costume or orange and black attire. Includes funk and blues music by the Big Ham Band, appetizers, candy bar, raffle and carved pumpkin competition. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations recommended. 467-0070, ext. 3. North Bend.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Fine Line, 6-9 p.m., Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road. Rock trio. 4816300. Cheviot.

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.

MUSIC - OLDIES

FOOD & DRINK

MUSIC - ROCK

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave. Includes bread basket. $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

The Avenues, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside. Black Bone Cat, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Knotty Pine, 6947 Cheviot Road. $3. 741-3900. White Oak. DV8, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road. Electronica club/dance. $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

ON STAGE - THEATER

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Schoolhouse, 7:30-10 p.m., Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave. More than 50 rooms including a new automotive and science classroom, 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.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Comedy Show, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. 251-7977. Riverside. F R I D A Y, O C T . 3 0

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. New Kid, 7 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, 1945 Dunham Way. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. Grades K-3. $5. Reservations recommended. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 251-5862. West Price Hill.

SHOPPING

Artesania Pachamama Sale, Noon-5 p.m., Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, 5900 Delhi Road, Regina Hall. Hand-knit alpaca wool and pima cotton sweaters of many designs and Peruvian hand made items. Benefits Artesania Pachamama, women’s cooperative in Peru. 347-5466. Delhi Township. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1

CIVIC

Beginner Card Making Class, 1-2 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road. All supplies provided. Bring adhesive. $8. Reservations required. Through Dec. 18. 503-1042; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township.

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

FARMERS MARKET

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

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

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road. $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., Bigg’s, 5025 Delhi Road. “Halloween Treats.” 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. Community Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Shiloh United Methodist Church, 580 Anderson Ferry Road. Everyone welcome. Free. 451-3600. Delhi Township.

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.

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

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 5743900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Wine Tasting, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

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.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Miami Township Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., Miami Township, 248-3721. Miami Township. Addyston Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., Village of Addyston, 235 Main St., 941-1313. Addyston. Cheviot Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., City of Cheviot, 8252280. Cheviot. Cleves Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., Village of Cleves, 941-1212. Cleves. Delhi Township Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., Delhi Township, 9220060. Delhi Township. Green Township Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., Green Township, 574-4848. Green Township. North Bend Trick or Treating, 6-8 p.m., Village of North Bend. 825-2280. North Bend.

MUSIC - BLUES

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 10 p.m.2 a.m., J’s Sports Bar, 4862 Delhi Ave. Free. Halloween party. Presented by J’s Sportsbar. 244-6611. Delhi Township.

NATURE

Prehistoric People Hike, 2 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road. Look for signs of prehistoric cultures on a 1.5-mile walk on the Miami Fort Trail. Free, parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Miami Township.

SHOPPING

Artesania Pachamama Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, 3475466. Delhi Township.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Covedale Garden District Monthly Litter Clean-Up, 10 a.m., Corner Lot, Covedale and Ralph avenues. Trash bags, gloves and pick-up sticks provided courtesy of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Meet at Burger King after cleanup for refreshments. Free. Presented by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. 2518532. Covedale. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists Spring Retreat Preview Party, 1-3 p.m., Mercy Franciscan at West Park, 2950 West Park Drive, Community Room. Preview of projects to be offered at retreat weekend, April 16-18. Public invited; all experience levels welcome. Refreshments provided. 245-1631; www.gcdapainters.com. Westwood.

FARMERS MARKET

Hollmeyer Orchards, 1-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township.

FESTIVALS

Twilight Zone, 5-8 p.m., Bridgetown Church of Christ, 3854 Race Road. Halloween Bash. Children’s costumes encouraged.Free. 5741111. Bridgetown.

FOOD & DRINK

Community Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Fifth Third Bank Hall, Seton Center. $11, $9 seniors, $7 children under 12; free children under 5. Reservations recommended. Through Nov. 22. 244-4633. Delhi Township.

PROVIDED.

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., presents “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” beginning Oct. 29. Show times are 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Oct. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 5, Nov. 6, Nov. 7, Nov. 11, Nov. 12, Nov. 13 and Nov. 14, and 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. Tickets are $21 or $19 for students and seniors. For more information, call 241-6550 or visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. Pictured from left are Jeff Groh as Randle P. McMurphy, Mike Hall as Martini and Jim Waldfogle as Ruckley.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Schoolhouse, 7:30-10 p.m., 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

Siena Music Series, 3 p.m., St. Catharine of Siena Church, 2848 Fischer Place. With choirs of St. Catharine of Siena. Free, donations requested. 661-0651. Westwood.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road. Nonmembers welcome. Music by Nelson. $5. Presented by Delhi Seniors. 451-3560. Delhi Township. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Informational Session, 7 p.m., Oakdale Elementary, 3850 Virginia Court. Information about 2010 summer program opportunities. The volunteer organization offers youth and adults the opportunity to make friendships worldwide and learn about different cultures. Presented by Children’s International Summer Villages Cincinnati. 574-1100. Oakdale.

DANCE CLASSES

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

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

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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.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

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

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

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

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Michael Banks, 7 p.m., Delhi Township Branch Library, 5095 Foley Road. Author discusses and signs “Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons the Woman Who Created Talk TV.” Free.3696019; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Delhi Township.

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

Girls Club, 3:30-4:45 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, Registration required. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. Girls Life, 4:45-6 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, Registration required. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.

DANCE CLASSES

Basic Square Dance, 10 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. With Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. West Price Hill.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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

FARMERS MARKET

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

HOME & GARDEN

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

PROVIDED See swashbuckling pirates at the Newport Aquarium’s “Ghosts of Pirate Cove,” through Sunday, Nov. 1. See the swordfighting pirates, underwater pumpkin carving and more. The release of the film, “Planet 51,” with games and prizes, is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Four kids (ages of 2-12 years old) get in for $5 each with every adult paying full price when they wear their Halloween costume. Adult admission is $20. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859-261-7444.

Girls Club, 3:30-4:45 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 8-11. Registration required. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. Girls Life, 4:45-6 p.m., The Women’s Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 12-14. Registration required. Presented by The Women’s Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill.

PROVIDED Shaolin Warriors – the Kung Fu masters of China – bring their skill, movement and imagery for a family-friendly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Music Hall. The event will feature the Kung Fu masters in a choreographed theatrical performance, showing synchronized fighting rituals. Tickets are $25-$40. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Life

Western Hills Press

October 28, 2009

Are there any saints around anymore? Nov. 1 is the day several Christian churches celebrate the feast of All Saints. “Saint,” a familiar word that’s taken on unfamiliar meanings. Today “saint” can be the name of a football team, a jazz song (”When the Saints Come Marching In”), many cities (St. Louis, St. Petersburg, etc.) or a goody-twoshoes. So we must ask, “What’s a saint?” A cynic might respond, “A saint is someone who lived a long time ago whose life has never been adequately researched.” The implication is that if you looked hard enough into a saint’s life, sooner or later you’d find he or she had clay feet. And a real saint would be the first to admit it. It’s only conventional wisdom that thinks they don’t. People labeled “saint” are put on a pedestal. Later, if any human

frailty shows up in their lives, we push them off their pedestal and bury them beneath the rubble of disappointment and disillusionment. Do this enough times, and we who push them down become cynical. We conclude there are no saints and no one worthy of a moral pedestal or imitation. Time and reflection, however, can clarify things. We understand better now what it means to be a saint. Every ordinary human personality can be depicted as having an inner teeter-totter. Piled on one end are the vices, selfishness, evil tendencies and darkness of that person’s life. Stacked on the other end are the brightness, virtues, love and compassion of which we are capable. The fulcrum, or center point, is the whole (holy) place represent-

ing the site of a person’s struggles and choices. Saints – as they live out their lives the best they can – strive to stand on the fulcrum in utter honesty and understanding of themselves. They don’t compare themselves to others. They don’t judge others against the measure of themselves. They just try to relate to others and the world in a way they believe their Maker created them to do. They struggle to know and then to discipline and control their darkness and vices – while they struggle to give expression to the light and love within them with the help of God’s grace. We must hide our dark side from society in general, but we must never try to hide it from ourselves. While doing good, we must acknowledge to ourselves our own demons as we do battle with them.

When we speak of sainthood today, we speak of it in its truest sense as a full-blooded embracing of our own humanity, not a false veneer of pseudo-goodness. Trying to appear better than we are prevents our becoming what we can be. When I was a youth I looked at saints in a very different way. Most of the canonized saints seemed to belong to religious orders, the clergy, or were people who wrought miracles and had followers. Today I imagine the saints to especially be among the humble and honest people, those who rise wearily and go off to ordinary and routine labor to support their families. They sacrifice creature comforts, narcissistic interests, and personal agendas in behalf of larger values. We do not usually accord these

common people hero or saint status, bur their acts renew the world each day as a place of enduring value. As Dr. James Hollis says, “We Father Lou are all, every Guntzelman day, faced with death, depresPerspectives sion and despair. Whoever rises to do what must be done, does a deed for us all.” Of such is the kingdom of heaven. 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.

Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating T h e person claimed to be a Prof e s s o r Klose who said he’s discovered lots of Howard Ain dinosaurs Hey Howard! and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fossils. “We started to get pretty suspicious when he said he was going to send a check for the first month rent, deposit and furniture for the four- to five-bedroom home he wanted to rent,” Fast said. He did send a check for $8,650 – but it was written on an AOL Time Warner bank account which didn’t make any sense. He asked Fast to cash it and send $2,900 to a furniture company for furniture he was renting. His wife and child were supposedly

Clarification I have a clarification on my recent story involving Social Security Disability checks. Deductions from the benefits for food and shelter applies only to Supplemental Security Income disability and not Social Security disability. The difference between the two types of payments relates to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security and those who have not. People who paid into Social Security and then become disabled do not have to worry about their checks being reduced based on someone else helping them with food and housing expenses. They will receive their entire amount of back benefits in one payment. On the other hand, those who did not work or did not pay into Social Security will be eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and that does reduce checks based on outside housing and food assistance. In addition, it often does pay the back benefits in increments. In all cases when applying for SSI or Social Security Disability be sure to contact an attorney with expertise in this field.

coming with him. “That is why he needed a large home and all that furniture. He kept mentioning a trustee in the U.S. would be in contact with us, and we kept asking for the trustee’s name and information but never got anything,” she said. Fast said she wondered why he didn’t send a check to the furniture company himself instead of asking her to do it. In addition, although he claimed to have been in Italy, the packing slip on the UPS envelope containing his check showed it was shipped from Massachusetts. “He was very strange responding to the e-mails. He didn’t answer questions that we asked him and we would respond with things he asked for and then he asked for the same thing over and over again,” Fast said. “I think in these tough times people are having now, some rentals are difficult to rent out and they get this information and they just want to rent their house and have some income. So, he’s preying on people,” she said. “When I Googled his name, and supposedly the place he was working for with the fossils, a lot of stuff came up with ‘scammers.’ People are doing it using different names but the same scenario,” Fast said. The scammer recently sent another e-mail demanding the money and even claimed he would go to the FBI if he didn’t get it. Fast said she hopes this

case can serve as a warning to all. If you receive a check from someone you don’t know who wants you to cash it and then send them money – don’t do it. Their check is probably

not good and you’ll have sent your good money to the bad guys. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at

5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Join us for an opportunity to receive information, screenings and tips from medical experts at The Christ Hospital about diabetes, cardiovascular disease and non-healing wounds. Friday, October 30 | Open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The ﬁrst 64 people to sign up will receive a FREE health screening including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, vascular, glaucoma and podiatric screenings.

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Mount has info session Adults interested in pursuing a graduate degree in education are invited to attend an information session at the College of Mount St. Joseph to learn more about the Teacher Education Accelerated Master’s (TEAM) program. Information sessions for TEAM-IEC, TEAM-AYA, TEAM-MSE, and Educational Leadership will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Corona Room, Seton Center. TEAM is a unique program that offers adults an opportunity to expand and/

or enter the teaching profession. Qualified licensed teachers will have the opportunity to earn a special education license in 12 months and/or a master’s degree focusing on multicultural special education in 20 months. The Mount offers TEAM programs in three areas of concentration: TEAM-IEC

(Inclusive Early Childhood Education), TEAM-AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult Education for math or science, grades 7-12) and TEAM-MSE (Multicultural Special Education). Attendees will meet with directors and coordinators of the program, as well as representatives from the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Mount’s Department of Education at 2444867 or go online to www.msj.edu/team.

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Phony check scams are alive and well these days as scammers continue to try to steal your money. The latest deception preys on people who are trying to rent an apartment or house. Shelly Fast said she came across one such con at the Wilmington real estate office at which she works. She received an e-mail from someone seeking to rent a house. “He started to communicate back and forth with us but it was a strange communication. He didn’t want to come over and look at it, he rented it sight unseen,” she said. All the communications took place via e-mail. “We asked him to fill out a lease agreement and an application. That never happened. He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast.

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Life

October 28, 2009

Too many apples? Make fruit leather

The sign was outside of a church on Salem Avenue in Mount Washington: “Friendship multiplies joy a n d divides sorrow.” So true. Friends can be many different people, comRita p l e t e l y Heikenfeld unrelated or someRita’s kitchen one biological. Think of the sibling who wasn’t cool enough to hang with as a kid, or the mom or dad who seemed older than dirt. (I remember one of my kids asking me if electricity was invented when I was young). As you grow, so does your wisdom and over the years, you become the closest of friends.

Apple or pear sauce and fruit rollups/leather

Every year I make batches of apple or pear sauce,

and rollups. No artificial anything added!

Preparation:

Wash, core and cut 3 to 5 pounds fruit into chunks (apples or pears). Leave skin on because the pectin in the peel helps remove cholesterol.

Cooking options:

Crockpot: Spray pot. Put fruit in. Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to five hours until fruit is soft enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in heavy or nonstick large pot. Add up to 1 cup water, cider or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer until fruit is soft. You may have to add a bit more liquid. Careful - the mixture tends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred method). I use a restaurant steam table pan but use anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray

An apple a day …

Check out Rita’s blog for a primer on apples at Cincinnati.com/living.

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. pan. Cook in 350-degree oven until soft.

To purée:

Run through food mill or sieve, blender or food processor. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar, Stevia or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.

Drying to make fruit rollups/leather:

Spray cookie sheets. Pour puree evenly onto sheets, about 1⁄4-inch deep. In summer, I’ll dry it in the sun. This time of year it’s the oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine only goes down to 170 degrees so I propped the door open. You don’t want it to cook too quickly or it will be hard.

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand through it if you look close). It will take anywhere from four to eight hours or more depending upon the kind of apples, etc. If it’s late in the evening and it’s still not done, turn the oven off with the leather still in, and proceed in the morning.

How to tell if the fruit leather is done:

It should pull up from the pan in one sheet.

Storing:

In refrigerator, up to six months, and up to one year in freezer

Rita’s clone of Bigg’s chicken salad

The deli folks at Bigg’s were so nice, and fun to chat with. They chuckled when I said my readers were begging for the recipe.

Since the recipe is proprietary, I couldn’t wrangle the recipe or all of the ingredients out of them. “It’s your normal chicken salad: mayonnaise, celery, grapes, cashews, etc. The secret ingredients are a pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablespoon of love.” After tasting it, I’d say it had a lot of both – yum! Trying to clone this for the home cook when it’s made in huge amounts is challenging. Deli chicken salads often contain chicken base and seasoning salt. I fiddled with it and here’s my best shot. I poach my chicken in broth and let it cool in broth before dicing for added flavor and moistness. Taste as you go, adding 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the lesser amount of seasoning, etc. Add more if needed.

1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded 1-2 ribs celery, diced 1-2 green onions, sliced very thin Green grapes, cut in half, and salted cashew halves or pieces – you choose how much 1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise or more to taste 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon or so each: Lawry’s seasoning salt and chicken base (use a

Monster Eye clarification

A reader had trouble with the mixture coming together. You have to mix it up really well and it will come together. I use regular sausage and baking mix, not low fat. Try starting with 2 cups baking mix and go from there. The cheese can be increased, too, to 21⁄2 cups. good quality Minor’s).

base

Mix chicken, celery and onions together. Whisk chicken base and salt with the mayo. Pour over chicken and mix gently. Stir in grapes and nuts. To make curried chicken salad: Start sprinkling curry powder in the mayo mixture, tasting as you go.

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BRIEFLY The health and physical education department at Mother of Mercy High School has been awarded an Ohio “Buckeye Best” Recognition Award for the 2008-09 school year. The program, administered by Healthy Ohio program and the Ohio Department of Health, recognizes schools that “demonstrate a commitment to the health and wellness of their students and staff through the establishment of programs and policies that foster such goals, including improving nutrition, increasing physical activity and stopping or preventing the use of tobacco.” The department has participated in this program since 2006 and has also received a Bronze Award twice. Department members are Debbie Brodbeck, Denise Harvey and Mary Jo Huismann. Brodbeck, department chairperson, said, “The goal of the department is to prepare each student for her present and future ability to meet life’s persisting problems. Components of fitness are practiced and encouraged so they can be incorporated into everyday life.”

CISV info session

The Cincinnati Chapter of Children’s International Summer Villages will host a recruitment sessions announcing its 2010 summer program opportunities at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Oakdale Elementary, 3850 Virginia Court. The non-profit organization seeks globally minded individuals from 11 to 25 who are interested in applying as delegates, junior counselors, junior leaders and leaders for the upcoming year. CISV is an independent, non-profit, non-political, volunteer organization that offers children, youth and adults the opportunity to make new friendships worldwide and understand and

appreciate different cultures. For more information, visit www.cincycisv.org.

Lane closed, weight limited

One lane of traffic will be closed in each direction on the Waldvogel Viaduct connecting the Sixth Street Expressway to Elberon Avenue and Warsaw Avenue in Price Hill. Access to and from Elberon and Warsaw will be maintained. The weight limit on the Waldvogel Viaduct has also been reduced to 5 ton vehicles. The lane closure and 5 ton weight limit are expected to last approximately two months. A structural deficiency discovered during the latest bridge inspection prompted the cautionary lane reduction and placement of the weight limit. Repairs are being developed to reopen all lanes and restore the viaduct to its previously posted weight limit of 16 tons. Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed and use caution when approaching the closure area.

La Salle open house

La Salle welcomes prospective students and their families to the annual Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, where they can meet and greet the La Salle faculty, staff, administration, and parents of other Lancers. The open house is an opportunity for students to see firsthand the facilities. Lancer Leaders will lead a

guided tour around campus and discuss the school’s Tablet PC Program, the new De La Salle Signum Fidei Institute, and the unveiling of both the Lasallian Scholars Institute and the remodeled curriculum. For questions or information, call Andre Gibson at 513741-2365.

Wine tasting

Alumnae of McAuley High School are invited to a wine gathering at Piazza Discepoli, 5872 Cheviot Road, in the White Oak Shopping Center, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Alums can order wine off the menu at a $1 discount per glass. There are about a dozen wines available ranging from $4 to $8. Hosting this event is school President Cheryl Sucher.

Breaux benefit

The fourth annual benefit for the Lauren K. Breaux Memorial Fund is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Our Lady of Victory Convocation Center, 810 Neeb Road. The evening will include a silent auction, raffles, food and drink, and entertainment by the Sullivan and Janszen Band. The money raised will provide scholarships in Breaux’s name and funds for the Our Lady of Victory Athletic Association. To date, the fund has awarded $40,000 in scholarships and donated $10,000 to other charities. Tickets are $25 per person, available at the door, but guests are asked to RSVP by e-mailing lkbfoundation@ fuse.net or calling 467-0417.

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Peruvian crafts on sale at Mount St. Joe Deep in the altiplano (high plateau) area of South America, a group of Peruvian women formed a cooperative called Artesania Pachamama (Earth Mother) with the assistance of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

The crafters create handknitted alpaca wool and pima cotton sweaters of many designs. The knitters live in Manazo, Puno, one of the poorest areas in Peru. The money they earn from the sale of their items enables the women to help

support their families and carry on the work of the cooperative. Their children by their side, the women of Artesania Pachamama knit gloves, hats and purses as well as sweaters. This year volunteers will offer a variety of Peruvian

handmade items in Regina Hall at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road, from noon-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Goods will also be sold at the Hyde Park Senior Center, 2800 Erie Ave., Hyde

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BRIEFLY Canned good collection

The Campus Ministry Leadership Team at the College of Mount St. Joseph will once again be trick-or-treating for canned goods this year. Members of the campus ministry leadership team will be collecting canned goods from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. All the items collected will benefit the Anderson Ferry Food Pantry. Stephanie Schoenfeld, chair of the team, said they will send flyers out to the specific neighborhoods around the Mount’s campus they will be canvassing on Oct. 29. She said they would appreciate all the help they can get. Anyone who has ques-

tions, or who would like to donated canned goods to the collection, can contact Kate Welsh via e-mail at Kate_Welsh@mail.msj.edu. The students will do their best to get around to everyone who wants to donate.

McAuley entrance test

McAuley High School’s entrance test for girls currently in eighth grade is Saturday, Nov. 21. Any student interested in attending McAuley next year must take the test. To register, visit www.mcauleyhs.net and click on the admissions tab. Any students and parents who missed this month’s open

house and would still like a tour of the campus should contact Kathy Dietrich at 6811800, ext. 2272, or dietrichk@mcauleyhs.net.

Going cuckoo

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 bat-

tles 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.

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Mercy HealthPlex Western Hills is introducing an aquatics class for multiple sclerosis patients. The light aquatic aerobics class was created to aid those with MS in maintaining and possibly improving their strength, balance and muscle control. It is open to both Mercy HealthPlex members and non-members. Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For more information, call 389-5600.

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Mercy Hospital Western Hills & Mercy Medical Center Harrison presents the Angels on the Run 5K Saturday, Nov. 7, at Miami Whitewater Park, 9001 Mount Hope Road. A

Sport Clips, 5555 Glenway Ave., is raising money through Nov. 14 to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) Operation Uplink, a program that offers free call days and calling cards for deployed and hospitalized American soldiers. The effort will include The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, when the all stores in the country will donate a dollar for every haircut service given that day. Donations for Operation Uplink will be collected through individual store events and on-line at SportClips.com in an effort to reach and exceed this year’s goal of $125,000. Sport Clips is now the VFW’s largest single-donation free call day sponsor. Last

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year’s goal of $100,000 was exceeded by more than $20,000, and afforded 152,000 holiday connections between soldiers and their friends and family members. The donation was also large enough to cover an additional free call day on Memorial Day.

Thanksgiving history

Step back in time over 200 years ago with historical reenactments by the Society of Northwest Longhunters at Shawnee Lookout Park during Thanksgiving on the Ohio Frontier from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Interpreters will reenact the first Thanksgiving between early European settlers, Shawnee Native Americans and military personnel. Special exchanges between settler and Native Americans occur at the top of each hour and samples of period fare will be available from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Lookout Log Cabin. This program is free and open to the public. A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual; $2 daily) is required to enter the parks. For additional information, interested individuals should call 513-521-PARK (7275) or visit GreatPark.org.

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Get out your crayons. It’s time to create a Christmas masterpiece. Catholics United for the Poor (CUP) is offering students the chance to create a prize winning drawing. The True Meaning of Christmas coloring contest is open to all students in first through third grades. It is an opportunity for the kids to illustrate what the true meaning of Christmas is to them. There will be an overall winner and a winner in each grade level for this contest. Drawings are due by Nov. 13. The drawings must be the original work of the students and have not been published prior to the competition. Please send all entries to: CUP, PO Box 14548, Cincinnati, OH 45250 For complete contest guidelines, visit www.cup cincy.org. Contact CUP at cup@cupcincy.org or 4714990 with any questions.

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Ruth Wenstrup Allen, 89, died Oct. 16. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughters Susan (John) Runck, Mary Chris Allen, Nancy (Keith) McGuire, Jean (Alan) Douillette; siblings Lee “Bud” Wenstrup, Lois Vetter; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Allen Jr., siblings Mary Rabaut, Jack, Jean Wenstrup. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.

Norma Bonhaus

Norma Schloemer Bonhaus, 98, Western Hills, died Oct. 20. Survived by children Thomas (Judy), Ron “Beaver” Bonhaus, Jeanne (Philip) Busch, Bonita May (Michael) Leshner, Beverley Bonhaus (Gene) Larkin; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Leroy Bonhaus, siblings Loretta Bertram, Angela Torbeck, Robert, Walter, Raymond, Vera Schloemer. Services were Oct. 24 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Antoninus Endowment Fund, 1500 Linnemann Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238 or National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230.

Margaret Burns

Margaret O’Neil Burns, 79, Green Township, died Oct. 16. She was a medical technologist for Children’s Hospital. Survived by husband James Burns; children Patti (Larry) Fuchs, Susan Amend, Jim (Sue), Tom (Kim), Nanci Burns, Maryanne Burns (Scott) Harsh; grandchildren Chris, Megan, Eric, Michael, Ryan, Paul, Kevin, Allison, Mike, Tom, David, Nick, Jack, Drew, Meg; great-grandson Aadin; siblings the Rev. Flann (Michael), O.F.M., Joe O’Neil. Preceded in death by brother Jim O’Neil. Services were Oct. 20 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Martin of Tours Church Restore Fund or Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., c/o Bethesda Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

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Janis Burdine Cooper, 76, Cheviot, died Oct. 21. Survived by children Steve (Sharon) Cooper, Pamela Fuerst, Kim (Kelly) Jones; grandchildren Tony, Chrystal, Christopher Cooper Cooper, Michelle (Ray) Knight, Jennifer (Bill) Morgan, Erica, Sierra Jones, Mark Shaffer; great-grandchildren Logan, Tyler, Sara, Megan, Nick, Drew, Star, Lindsay, Kayla; siblings Wilma Abner, Gertrude Moore, Dorothy Davenport, Ket, Dude Burdine, Lessie Steele. Preceded in death by husband Charles Cooper, daughter Karen (Greg) Shaffer. Services were Oct. 24 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home.

Kalliope Dimitry

Kalliope Sgouris Dimitry, 87, Westwood, died Oct. 18. She owned a restaurant. Survived by daughters Anna (Alex) Jonson, Elaine (Peter) Cardullias; grandchildren Kalliope, John Cardullias, Paul (Denita) Jonson; Dimitry great-grandchildren Sydney, Lizabeth Cardullias, Karys, Karly Jonson. Preceded in death by husband Paul Dimitry. Services were Oct. 21 at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Christina Hagemann Enderle, 81, died Oct. 22. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service. Survived by children Jerry, Fred (Maryann) Enderle, Cindy (Greg) Foote; grandchildren Eric, Tracy, Melinda Enderle, Shawn Hettesheimer, Chuck Hamilton; Enderle eight greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Edward W. Enderle. Services were Oct. 26 at the Bayley Place Enrichment Center. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 or Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Mary Fay

Mary Park Fay, 85, Westwood, died Oct. 22. She was a longtime volunteer at St. Francis-St. George Hospital. Survived by sons John “Nick” (Marge), Gary “Skip” (Kathy), Fay Terry (Barbara), Thomas (Vicki), Tony (Donna) Fay; grandchildren Rebecca (Bo) Zwolski, Leslie (Anthony) Dehn, Sarah, Reggie (Candace), Nathan, Taylor, Eric (Jessica), Stephanie (Dan), Peyton Fay, Lindsey (Chris) Shannon, Michelle (Joe) Meyer, Nicole (Adam) Witten, Samantha Newman; great-grandchildren Colton, Landon, Ruby, Ellie; sisters Margaret Ingram, Barbara Postlethwaite. Preceded in death by husband Oscar Fay, brother Jack Park. Services were Oct. 26 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer‘s Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45203.

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Vera "Pat" Thomas Gerhard, 92, formerly of Addyston, died Oct. 21 at Hillebrand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a seamstress and homemaker. She was a member of the Ohio Citizen Action and Eden Chapel United Methodist Church. Survived by children John, Charles Gerhard, Betsy (Ronald) Eckert; grandchildren Patricia (Terry) Eckert-Knoche; Gary (Molly), John (Sheila) Eckert, Michael (Lisa), Charles Jr. (Angie), Leyman Gerhard, Katherine Gonzales; great grandchildren Ronald, Kelli Knoche, Jenifer (Adam) Keith, Melanie, Brittany, Heather, Charles, Jessica, Jasmine, Jade Eckert, Corey, Tyler, Colton, Megan Gerhard, Joshua Jones, Gilbert, Kimberly Gonzales; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by husband Charles "Bud" Gerhard, parents Bessie Barber, Michael Thomas, siblings Catherine "Tot" Eggleston, Daisy Heile, Lehman, Charles "Bill" Thomas. Services were Oct. 24 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Eden Chapel United Methodist Church, 150 Dahlia, Cincinnati, OH 45233.

Diane Harris

Diane L. Harris , 56, Green Township, died Oct. 11. She was a sales representative for Gannett Tel-Sel. Survived by husband Vernon Harris Sr.; children Vernon (Stephanie) Jr., Robert (Amber), Ryan, Jaime Harris, Kellie (Marcus) Harden; sisters Mary Ann Roll, Geraldine Holtman, Judith Childs; Harris Vernon III, Dylan, James, Kaelynne, Marcus, Markell, Hailey, MarKarrie, KaMarrie,

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Ruth Holiday

Ruth Luebbe Holiday, 67, White Oak, died Oct. 15. Survived by husband Robert Holiday; daughters Sharon (Shawn) Harp, Shelly (Dean) Deyhle, Pam (Andrew) Deitschel, Patty (Andy) Thelen; grandchildren Nick, Justin, Alex, Zach, Maria, Kristen, Andrew, Adam, Brett, Kyle, Ava; siblings Carol Nieberding, Jim, Judy Luebbe, Joan Peters. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence, Teresa Luebbe,

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Doris Holmes

Doris Goins Holmes, 72, formerly of Addyston, died Oct. 18. She worked for Kroger. Survived by brother Don (Jackie) Goins; nephews and nieces Steve, Daniel Looney, Mary (Shawn) Whitton (Shawn), Greg (Debbie), Michael, David Goins; seven greatnieces and nephews. Services were Oct. 21 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to Shriners Hospital.

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Thomas J. Conners Sr., Green Township, died Oct. 16. He was an attorney and real estate broker for 58 years, assistant attorney general for the state of Ohio and a Hamilton County judge. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Neumann Club. Survived by wife Janet Conners; children Theresa (Glenn) Pyles, Colleen (Greg) Burdsall, Daniel (Cathy), Thomas (Kim) Jr., Patrick (Jennifer) Conners, Mary (Rick) Hornsby, Karen (Dave) Davis; 33 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Fidelia Conners. Services were Oct. 21 at St. Jude Church. Arrangements by NeidhardMinges Funeral Home. Memorials to:

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DEATHS Marion Lemmon

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Robert Kelley

Robert J. Kelley, 77, died Oct. 17. He was an operator with Kroger, serving as a union steward for many years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survived by children Ninnette (John) Panaro, Norrie (John) Dinsmore, Michael (Debbie) Kelley, Pam (Dave) Rumpke; sister Mary Kelley; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Kathleen Kelley, siblings Beverly Kroger, James Kelley. Services were Oct. 22 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or American Cancer Society, Ohio Division, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017.

Angela Kirby

Angela Ann Kirby, 95, died Oct. 14. Survived by children Karen, Grant (Bev), Gary (Midge), Steve (Kathy), Dave (Nancy) Kirby, Jean Beckman; sister Irmarose Seher; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Ray Kirby, brothers Vernon, Holtman Brady. Services were Oct. 24 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home.

Joseph Kroger

Joseph Kroger, 77, White Oak, died Oct. 18. He was an Army veteran of Korea. Survived by wife Donna Kroger; daughters Kammy (Mark) Engelhart, Amy (Steve) Miller, Kara (Jim) Betsch; grandchildren Kevin, Jared, Stevie, Audrey, Nick, Andrea, Sophie; siblings Mary Ann Gibbs, Ray, Emily, Jim Kroger. Services were Oct. 21 at St. James Church. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Moeller High School, St. Ursula Academy or St. Xavier High School education funds.

Marion Beesten Lemmon, 87, Green Township, died Oct. 16. She was a homemaker. She was a long time member of the Western Hills Sorority Tu Phi. Survived by husband Arthur Lemmon; children Richard, David (Melinda) Lemmon, Janet (Ric) Sander; grandchildren Mindy Lemmon, David (Robin) Sander; greatgrandchildren Caterena Houck, Mya Sander; sister Ruth Braun. Preceded in death by siblings Harold Beesten, Alberta Beck, Margaret Turner. Services were Oct. 20 at Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home. Memorials to the Salvation Army.

Joyce Mashek

Joyce Wehrmeyer Mashek, 68, Green Township, died Oct. 15. She worked for Sam’s Club. Survived by brother Donald Wehrmeyer; niece Catherine Ball. Preceded in death by parents Raymond, Marcella Wehrmeyer, sister Barbara Ball. Services were Oct. 21 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements by Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home.

Joseph Meyer

Joseph C. Meyer, 92, Green Township, died Oct. 19. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Ralph Taylor Post 137. Survived by wife Gertrude Meyer; son Ron (Eileen) Meyer; grandchildren John (Marsha), Jerry (Rachel), Julie Meyer; five great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 23 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home.

Sue Pennington

Sue Hartness Pennington, 77, formerly of Miami Township, died Oct. 15 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Survived by children Steve, Reimer, Mark Schultz, Donna Williams; grandchildren Stephanie, Don, Brandon Schultz, Sommer Miller, Al, Eric, Heather Schumann,

Scott Williams, Holly Scudder, Kelly Draughn; siblings Betty Pridemore, Frances Schulz, Joe Hartness; 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Donald Schultz, Richard Pennington, son Dan Schultz, brothers Carl, David Hartness. Services were Oct. 21 Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: The Waters of Rising Sun, 405 Rio Vista Lane, Rising Sun, IN 47040.

Doris Penrod

Doris A. Penrod, 96, died Oct. 14 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was an educator She was a member of Christ Church Cathedral, Daughters of the American Revolution Cincinnati chapter and the Colonial Dames of the 20th Century. Survived by five nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Kathryn Wilke, Lee Penrod. Services were Oct. 20 at Christ Church Cathedral. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to Christ Church Cathedral or the DAR Margaret O’Brien Hall Scholarship Fund, 9114 Tripoli Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45251.

Paul Saunders

Paul E. Saunders, 64, Western Hills, died Oct. 9. He was a window assembler for Harman Glass. Survived bzy children Shawna, Paul Jr. Saunders; siblings Shelby Holyoke, Fred, Pete, Richard, Clarence Saunders; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Dottie, Clifton Saunders, Loretta Bloomfield, Juanita HuckaSaunders by. Services were Oct. 13 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Kurt Seybold

Kurt G. Seybold, 49, Miami Township, died Oct. 13. He was a marketing director. Survived by wife Darla Gillette Seybold; parents Kurt Seybold, Inge Maria Seybold; stepmother Trudie Seybold; sister Sandy Seybold; step-siblings Ed, Lori Russell; Seybold uncle Gerhard Weyl. Preceded in death by aunt Christa Scheuer. Services were Oct. 19 at St. Peter & St. Paul United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Schnauzer Friends Rescue and Adoption, 10558 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240.

Frances Siemer

Frances Hale Siemer, 78, Green Township, died Oct. 16. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband Robert Siemer; children Janet (Andy) MacWilliams, Jane (Tom) Abbott, Susan Hart, Ruth, Bob (Theresia), Bill (Mary Anne), Mike, Mark (Tamara), Dan, Steve (Torey) Siemer; sister Juanita (Shelby) Creech; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Manarian, Christine Hale, Joseph Hale, Barbara Tarter. Arrangements by Final Wishes. Memorials to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

Mildred Simpson

Mildred Ginter Simpson, 82, died Oct. 19. She was a waitress at Frisch's. Survived by sons Danny (Mary), Randall Simpson; six grandchildren;

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six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Gurnie Simpson, sons Edward, Gurnie Jr. Simpson, siblings Elsie Toadvine, Josephine Soper, Shirley, Henry Ginter. Services were Oct. 22 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Robert Suesz

Robert Albert Suesz, 73, Green Township, died Oct. 19. He was an electrician for the College of Mount St. Joseph. He was a Navy veteran of Korea, serving aboard the USS Boxer. Survived by sons Robert J., Karl Suesz; Suesz grandchildren Karl, Cody, Ashley; siblings Ruby Fey, Joe (Fran), Ted (Annette) Suesz, LaVerne (Paul) Kilbourn, Beverly (Bob) Tafolla. Preceded in death by wife Mary Ann Suesz, daughter Kimberly Suesz. Services were Oct. 26 at Radel Funeral Home.

Rev. Raymond Wiemeyer

The Rev. Raymond G. Wiemeyer, 83, died Oct. 14 at Hillebrand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was ordained as a priest in 1952, serving as a teacher, police chaplain and parish priest in Cincinnati and Dayton, includWiemeyer ing at St. Ann, St. James the Greater, Holy Family and St. Aloysius-on-the-Ohio parishes. Services were Oct. 23 at St. Teresa of Avila with Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk celebrating the Mass.

Barbara Wojtow

Barbara Easter Wojtow, 67, Western Hills, died Oct. 16. She was a teacher's aide. Survived by husband Walt Wojtow; children Randy (Sharon) Wojtow, Michelle (Mark) Haufler; grand-

children Melissa Wojtow, Andrew, Nick, Zach, Emily Haufler; three siblings. Services were Oct. 24 at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597 or Whitewater Crossing Christian Church, 5771 State Route 128, Cleves, OH 45002.

Robert Wright

Robert T. Wright, 45, died Oct. 18. Survived by son Robert Mabley; mother Wilda Carpenter; companion Susan Thelen; siblings Marcia (Alan) Muddiman, Jacqueline Wright, Pamela (Scott) Mullins, Wright Diana (Harry) Morton; nieces and nephews Dawn, Rebecca, James, Alex, Tyler; cousins David, Anthony, Steve Wade. Services were Oct. 20 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Fannie Yeary

Fannie Disney Yeary, 97, died Oct. 16. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Norma (Earl) Angel, Dolores (the late Dale) Hash, Patricia (Dave) Coyne, Beulah Wegman, Philip (Peggy), Earnie (Jewel), Richard Yeary; 18 Yeary grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Rev. Willis Yeary. Services were Oct. 21 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249.

POLICE REPORTS CHEVIOT

Arrests/citations

Jeff Kenney, 28, 5063 Timberdale Court, criminal damaging, Oct. 12. William Carson, 27, 2916 Colerain Ave. No. 3F, warrant, Oct. 13. Katherine Jeffers, 25, 3727 Dina Ave. No. 3, warrant, Oct. 13. Sofia Henderson, 22, 929 Well St., warrant, Oct. 16.

Mark Bybee, 30, 7765 Morgan Road, driving under suspension at Harrison Avenue and Glenmore Avenue, Oct. 17. Gabrielle Beckham, 21, 6400 Gracely Ave., obstructing official business, Oct. 17. Jonathan Wood, 18, 2982 Lischer Ave., warrant, Oct. 17. Samuel B. Robinson, 38, 2139 Harrison Ave. No. 2, driving under sus-

pension and disorderly conduct at 4027 Harrison Ave., Oct. 17. Brandon Wissel, 29, 4747 Circle Drive, open container, Oct. 18. Michelle Chapman, 28, 3763 Susanna Drive, disorderly conduct, Oct. 18. Jason Sanders, 25, 5343 Briarhill Drive, disorderly conduct, Oct. 18. Randy Putty, 46, 3628 Harrison Ave. No. 2, disorderly conduct, Oct. 18. Jessica Mullins, 21, 3118 Werk Road,

warrant, Oct. 18. Susan Fanning, 43, 976 Olive Ave. No. 1, theft and misuse of credit card, Oct. 19. Russell Staggs, 47, 3943 Trevor Ave., criminal damaging at 3851 Delmar Ave., Oct. 19.

Incidents Criminal damaging

Seat upholstery damaged in vehicle at 3750 Darwin Ave., Oct. 18.

Vehicle scratched with unknown object at 3820 Lovell Ave., Oct. 12.

Theft

Eight video games stolen from Classic Audio at 3315 Harrison Ave., Oct. 19. Cell phone and check book stolen from vehicle at 3632 Darwin Ave., Oct. 19. American flag stolen from Murphy Florist at 3429 Glenmore Ave.,

Oct. 19. GPS stolen from vehicle at 3734 Darwin Ave., Oct. 17. Four bottles of perfume stolen from vehicle at 3398 Alta Vista Ave., Oct. 17. I-Wireless card stolen from Harvest Drive-thru at 4017 North Bend Road, Oct. 13.

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Dara Burgin, born 1976, grand theft auto, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15. Lawrence C. Kaylor, born 1980, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18. Pamela McDaniel, born 1960, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14. Terry Louis McGinnis, born 1960, receiving stolen credit card, misuse of credit card and violation of temporary protection order, 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 15. Timothy Owen Morsch, born 1978, receiving stolen property, 3016 Harrison Ave., Oct. 13. Joseph Wimmer, born 1990, liquor sale to minor, 2822 Montana Ave., Oct. 18. Sonia Pugh, born 1968, telecommunication harassment, 3003 Junietta Ave., Oct. 12. Catherine K. McNeil, born 1965, theft $300 to $5000, 3628 Boudinot Ave., Oct. 18. Kenneth D. Ruff, born 1965, aggravated burglary and forcible rape, 3040 Temple Ave., Oct. 14. Auja Williams, born 1983, assault, 2698 Lafeuille Ave., Oct. 14. Clarence Maurice Chapman, born 1967, felonious assault, 3353 Queen City Ave., Oct. 17. Juanotis D. Warren, born 1966, assault, 2500 Harrison Ave., Oct. 12. Natasha B. Wilson, born 1983, domestic violence, 3123 Manning Ave., Oct. 15. Sarah Clore, born 1977, possession of drug abuse instruments, 5596 Glenway Ave., Oct. 17. Tracy Cook, born 1987, aggravated burglary, 2898 Harrison Ave., Oct. 18.

Incidents Aggravated robbery

2570 Harrison Ave., Oct. 13. 2760 Shaffer Ave., Oct. 9. 3702 Applegate Ave., Oct. 11.

Breaking and entering

3177 Ferncrest Court, Oct. 11. 3344 Stathem Ave., Oct. 15.

Incidents Aggravated menacing

2310 Ferguson Road, Oct. 14. 2686 Lafeuille Circle, Oct. 9. 2890 Werk Road, Oct. 7. 3040 Westwood Northern Blvd., Oct. 10. 3341 Stathem Ave., Oct. 8. 3341 Stathem Ave., Oct. 8.

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1908 Vienna Woods Drive, Oct. 14. 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 11. 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 13. 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 14. 2435 Harrison Ave., Oct. 7. 2435 Harrison Ave., Oct. 9. 2508 Queen City Ave., Oct. 9. 2601 Westwood Northern Blvd., Oct. 8. 2686 Lafeuille Circle, Oct. 9. 2697 Erlene Drive, Oct. 9. 2803 Orland Ave., Oct. 8. 2857 Mckinley Ave., Oct. 10. 2929 Lischer Ave., Oct. 10. 3170 Penrose Place, Oct. 14. 3201 Gobel Ave., Oct. 11. 3202 Ramona Circle, Oct. 14. 3263 Koenig Ave., Oct. 11. 3345 Epworth Ave., Oct. 13. 3487 Stathem Ave., Oct. 11. 5092 Glencrossing Way, Oct. 10. 5100 Glencrossing Way, Oct. 14. 5555 Glenway Ave., Oct. 10. 5555 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15. 5712 Glenway Ave., Oct. 10. 5712 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15. 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 11. 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14. 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15. 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15. 6140 Glenway Ave., Oct. 10.

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On Gobel Avenue, Oct. 11. On Yearling Court, Oct. 8.

Robbery

2435 Ferguson Road, Oct. 15. 3916 Boudinot Ave., Oct. 12. Tampering with coin machines 2915 Westwood Northern Blvd., Oct. 13.

Theft of license plate

2412 Nova Ave., Oct. 12. 3206 Mozart St., Oct. 12.

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Suspect threatened to physically harm victim at Glenway Avenue and Karen Avenue, Oct. 11. Two suspects threatened to physically harm victim at 6441 Glenway Ave., Oct. 17.

Assault

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Breaking and entering

Window broken on garage at Hillview Golf Course, but nothing was taken at 6954 Wesselman Road, Oct. 13. Two window screens damaged during break in attempt at Serenity Hair Salon at 4456 Bridgetown Road, Oct. 16. Money stolen from three cash registers at Schwab Nursery at 3478 Ebenezer Road, Oct. 16. Quad runner stolen from detached garage at 5773 Haubner Road, Oct. 17. Two security cameras and a lawn mower stolen from Schwab Nursery at 3478 Ebenezer Road, Oct. 17. Door broken and money stolen from Crossroads Bar and Grill at 5790 Cheviot Road, Oct. 18.

Burglary

Three MP3 players and money stolen from home at 1565 Devils Backbone, Oct. 13. Two televisions, DVD player, stereo system, assorted DVDs, DirectTV box, drill, coffee pot and digital converter box stolen from home at 3640 Robinet Drive, Oct. 18. Money stolen from home at 3759 Jessup Road, Oct. 18.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle door dented and scratched at 5525 Marie Ave., Oct. 12. Quarter panel damaged on vehicle at 6811 Harrison Ave., Oct. 12. Window broken on vehicle at 5513 Raceview Ave., Oct. 12. Pear thrown at home, causing siding to crack at 6469 Greenoak Drive, Oct. 15. Door dented on mailbox at 2951 Loretta Drive, Oct. 17.

Criminal mischief

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The Community Press publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: • Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 661-2917 (evenings). • Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212. • Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Kim Frey, 263-8300. • Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323. • North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500. Seiler Drive, Oct. 13. Vehicle and a kayak shot with paintballs at BJ’s Bikes and Kayaks at 6811 Harrison Ave., Oct. 14. Home shot with paintballs at 3909 Hubble Road, Oct. 17. Four tires deflated on vehicle at 4545 Running Fawn Drive, Oct. 17. Front window of home struck by juveniles who then fled at 3680 Summerdale, Oct. 17. Eggs thrown on vehicle at 6081 Lawrence Road, Oct. 18.

Domestic dispute

Argument between man and woman at Childs Avenue, Oct. 12. Argument between spouses at Boudinot Avenue, Oct. 13. Argument between parent and child at Sylved Lane, Oct. 15. Argument between spouses at Beechmeadow Lane, Oct. 16. Argument between spouses at Hader Avenue, Oct. 18. Argument between man and woman at Gilligan Avenue, Oct. 18. Argument between spouses at Homelawn Avenue, Oct. 18. Argument between man and woman at Audro Drive, Oct. 18.

Domestic violence

Physical altercation between siblings at Lee’s Crossing Drive, Oct. 12. Physical altercation between man and woman at Hutchinson Road, Oct. 17.

Theft

Radar detector stolen from one vehicle; laser detector stolen from second vehicle; and two pairs of pants stolen from third vehicle at 5575 Windridge Ave., Oct. 6. Saw-zaw stolen from vehicle at 1441

Beechmeadow Lane, Oct. 7. Three video games stolen from home at 6535 Taylor Road, Oct. 7. MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 7180 Ruwes Oak Drive, Oct. 7. Cell phone stolen from counter at CVS Pharmacy at 5811 Colerain Ave., Oct. 7. Money stolen from office at Hamilton County MRDD at 3030 West Fork Road, Oct. 7. Laptop computer, video game system and two cell phones stolen from home at 5590 Windridge Drive, Oct. 8. Three wrought iron tables stolen from home's patio at 7306 Bridgepoint, Oct. 8. Check stolen from home at 4597 Hutchinson Glen, Oct. 8. Seven pairs of jeans stolen from dryer at apartment complex at 6710 Harrison Ave., Oct. 9. Briefcase, laptop computer and eyeglasses stolen from vehicle at 5581 Bridgetown Road, Oct. 10. GPS stolen from vehicle at 5471 Mallard, Oct. 10. Television stolen from home at 5545 Antoninus Drive, Oct. 10. Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 5582 Bridgetown Road, Oct. 10. Eight Halloween decorations stolen from condo complex at 5358 Werk Road, Oct. 11. Decorative flag stolen from home's porch at 5535 Nickview Drive, Oct. 11. Computer, two keypads and a phone charger stolen from vehicle at 5521 Northglen, Oct. 11. Halloween decoration stolen from home's front yard at 5333 Werk Road, Oct. 11.

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Gold Star bringing flavor to Oak Hills game Gold Star Chili will make its next stop at the Colerain vs. Oak Hills High School football game at Oak Hills Friday, Oct. 30. Gold Star Chili will be at Friday’s football game to team up with Oak Hills High School cheerleaders to hand out T-shirts and Gold Star Chili Coney Crates from the

Western Hills Gold Star Chili to the most spirited Highlanders fans. Gold Star Chili will also select one player from the game to be the official Gold Star Chili Star of the Game, who will receive a Gold Star Chili gift card and a football T-shirt. Prior to Friday’s game,

Colerain and Oak Hills fans will be invited to step on the Gold Star Chili Flavor Fanatics stage to perform their most creative celebration dances. Fans will also be encouraged to submit their own celebration videos online at www.chilitownusa.com. Flavor Fanatics celebration videos will be

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The Lions Club of Western Hills has elected new officers. Pictured from left are First Vice President Joe Bunke, President John Dwyer and Second Vice President Bob Galloway. Not pictured are Third Vice President Mike Stalf; directors Tom Enderle, Bob Hendon, Ed Horning, Dennis Straw, Joe Ventre and Jim Wilson; "tail twister" Brandon Sowers; and treasurers: Chris Erhart and Gary Koester.

Sealed proposals shall be addressed to and will be received by the Fiscal Officer of Green Township at the Administrative Complex, 6303 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247-6498 until November 18, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. for the following Township work Green Township North Bend Intersections Improvements Project. Detail information for the work may be obtained at the Office of the Assistant Director of Public Services. Cost for bid package will be $90.00 non-refundable. For more information please call 574-8832. Furnishing all necessary labor, materi als, and equipment for Green Township North Bend Intersections Improvements Project. All work is to conform to current State of Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Specifications with supplements and changes thereto. Each proposal must be accompanied by a hundred percent bid guarantee bond or a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit on a solvent bank in an amount equal to ten percent of the bid, conditioned that the bidder shall, if his bid is accepted, execute a contract in conformity to the invitation and his bid. Bidders must use the printed forms provided. The bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Corporate Surety Company Bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent of the total bid price, conditioned according to the law. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than September 25, 2010. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 849 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Hamilton County and the (Green Township, Hamilton County), Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239 The Trustees of Green Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, reserve the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept or reject any part thereof. Attest: Tracy Winkler, Chairman Thomas J. Straus, Fiscal Officer Close of Bidding: 3:00 p.m., November 18, 2009 2929

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Addyston will accept sealed bids for the sale of one 1990 Chevy Body Truck TK Model GC3. Truck available for review in the municipal facility parking lot at 235 Main Street, Addyston, Ohio, interested persons should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 513-941-1313 Ext 13 sealed bids will be accepted at the Village Clerk’s office 235 Main Street, Addyston, Ohio, until 4:00PM on November 4, 2009. 2974

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Cincinnati have participated in activities supporting the organization’s mission of seeking to eliminate substandard housing by building decent, affordable homes to sell to low-income families in need. “It is an honor for Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity to celebrate with our volunteers, supporters and the community that we love,” said Cincinnati Habitat Executive Director, Tom Salzbrun. “It is always a great event and wonderful way to fill Cincinnati in on how we are building brighter dreams for tomorrow.”

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host Clean Out and Donate weekends in November and early December to collect critically needed household items, furniture and clothing. A St. Vincent de Paul truck will be on-site Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8, at St. Jude in Bridgetown and St. Antoninus in Green Township. The collection truck will be attended before and after Sunday church services for donor-convenience, and donor tax receipts will be available.

St. Vincent de Paul volunteers visit needy families and offer assistance, regardless of race or religious affiliation. St. Vincent de Paul accepts donations of gently used clothing, household items, furniture and cars year-round. Free pick-up service is available for large items. Call 421-CARE (2273) to arrange a pick up, or you may drop off your donations at any of the six Cincinnati area thrift stores. Tax receipts are available for donated items. Go to www.svdpcincinnati.org.

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employee, Michelle Moses. The annual event, sponsored by long-time supporter Cincinnati Bell, recognizes the work accomplished by all of Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity’s volunteers and supporters throughout the year. This year’s theme is Building a Dream, and 250 to 300 people are expected to attend. The event is free and open to the public; however, attendees must RSVP online at www.cincinnati-habitat. org or by calling 621-4147, ext. 330. Since 1986, over 40,000 volunteers from Greater

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Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity is hosting its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner and Celebration at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Cincinnati Christian University. Dan Nowlin, senior vice president, store operations, Sunglass Hut, will be the keynote speaker. Luxottica, Sunglass Hut’s parent company, helped sponsor and led the national fundraising for the Michelle Moses Memorial home in honor of former local Sunglass Hut

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Instead of other’s hearsay, hear what we have to say. Mercy’s two West side hospitals will continue to provide you high-quality care. As we work on plans for the new Mercy Hospital serving the residents of the west side and western Hamilton County, great joy, pride and a sense of anticipation is building. Along with that may come questions. We’re here to provide you with answers to those questions. Until the new hospital’s scheduled opening in 2014, Mercy Hospitals Mt. Airy and Western Hills will continue to provide high-quality medical care along with growing and enhanced services. We’re committed to giving you the same compassionate, individualized care that you’ve come to expect without interruption. Continued care for 150 years past…and future. Part of the Mercy Circle of Caring.

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BeautifulBeach.com leads you to NW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals along the beaches of South Walton. Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside condos and cottages. Dune Allen Realty, 50 yrs of excellent service and accommodations. 888-267-2121 or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com

Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

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DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condos on the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvt balconies, FREE wi-fi, beach set-up & fitness center. New massage/facial salon, 2 pools (1 heated), area golf & deep sea fishing. $20 gift cert to poolside grill (weekly renters, in season). Pay for 3, 4 or 5 nights & receive one additional night free! 800-8224929, www.edgewaterbeach.com EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

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

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

its own food service for guests, so they can spend their entire visit immersed in solitude if they wish, surrounded by tall trees, huge rocks, the castle‘s own hiking trails and plenty of peace and quiet. Or guests can drive the few miles to outside attractions & other dramatic scenery in the Hocking Hills. Ravenwood offers popular “murder mystery” weekends and also plans “medieval dinners”, getaway workshops, and other special events. Facilities are also perfect for small weddings and other festive occasions. The building has no steps into the 1st floor level - a “drawbridge” leads from the driveway to the massive front door and the first floor guest rms. Nearby are caves, waterfalls, lots of hiking trails, a scenic railway, arts & crafts studios & shop, antique malls and much more. There are often midweek discounts and a special “Royal Family” Adventure Package in the summer.

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EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

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

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366)

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

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