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Trick or treat times in local communities (all times are for Saturday, Oct. 31): • Blue Ash: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Montgomery: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Sycamore Township: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Symmes Township: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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The generosity of parishioners at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Montgomery will enable people half a world away in Africa to get a chance to pull themselves out of poverty. The church is working with Millennium Promise, a non-profit organization based in New York City committed to ending extreme poverty worldwide by 2025. Good Shepherd has made a commitment of its own: in August 2007, the church set a goal to raise $500,000 over five years for Millennium Promise. In just over two years, parishioners already have come through with $485,000, said Mark Westendorf, director of pastoral care and outreach at the church. About $400,000 has been sent to villages around Mbola, Tanzania, and the other $100,000 will be sent to villages around Mwandama, Malawi. A parish celebration was held Oct. 23. “I am extremely grateful to be part of the Millennium Promise’s goal to alleviate extreme poverty by 2025,” Good Shepherd Pastor The Rev. Robert Schmitz said. “Their effort has given the Good Shepherd community an opportunity to respond to God’s goodness with an overflow of heartfelt charity.” Millennium Promise’s Web site at www.millenniumpromise.org says the group “works with impoverished communities, national and local governments and partner organizations to implement high-impact programs

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Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Montgomery has raised nearly $500,000 for the poor in Africa. Here, parishioners (from left) Stephanie Langfels, Diane Blasch and Judy Squire break bread with people living in a village near Mbola, Tanzania.

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The Rev. Robert Schmitz is pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Montgomery, which has raised nearly $500,000 in two years to fight poverty in Africa. aimed at transforming lives on the continent and engaging donor nations, corporations, and the general public in the effort. Our work is premised on the belief that, for the first time in history, our generation has the opportunity to end extreme poverty, hunger, and disease.”

The Web site says its flagship initiative, the Millennium Villages, operates in 80 villages across 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, taking a comprehensive approach to addressing poverty. “By combining the best scientific and local knowledge, Millennium Villages address all the major problems simultaneously – hunger, disease, inadequate education, lack of safe drinking water and absence of essential infrastructure – to assist communities on their way to self-sustainable development,” the Web site says. “Simple solutions like providing high-yield seeds, fertilizers, medicines, drinking wells and materials to build school rooms and clinics are effectively combating extreme poverty and nourishing communities into a new age of health and opportunity. Improved science and technology such as agroforestry, insecticide-treated bed nets, antiretroviral drugs, remote sensing, geographic infor-

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mation systems and Internet and mobile phone connectivity enriches this progress,” the Web site says. “Over a five-year period, community committees and local governments build capacity to continue these initiatives and develop a solid foundation for sustainable growth.”

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Water Works background Here’s a look at some of the information regarding the Indian Hill Water Works, courtesy of the village Web site, www.ci.indianhill.oh.us/index.aspx; Indian Hill Water Works provides water supply and distribution maintenance service to Indian Hill, Terrace Park, Camp Dennison, approximately half of Madeira and portions of Montgomery, Milford, Symmes Township and Columbia Township. The water works was established in 1949 with the construction of the plant on St. Rt. 126.

Indian Hill has politely declined Symmes Township’s suggestion that the village help pay for improvements to the water line in Camp Dennison. The proposed improvements would help increase fire hydrant flow in the area, and City Manager Mike Burns said that would likely require larger water main lines. Indian Hill Water Works Assistant Superintendent Jason Atkins said the village responded to the township’s request by notifying them that while the area falls within the village’s water district, Hamilton County owns the pipes. “Any extension or improve-

ments need to be handled by Hamilton County,” he said, adding the village is only responsible for general maintenance to the Burns water lines. Burns said Indian Hill’s contract with Symmes Township states the village is not required to participate in any repairs, and Indian Hill has similar contracts with Terrace Park and Madeira. “It’s their responsibility, not ours,” Burns said. Atkins said while the village won’t help pay for possible repairs made to the water line, he said he

has offered help in the way of specifications of the line if and when Symmes Township wants to make the improvements. Symmes Township Board of Trustees President Ken Bryant said township is securing a block grant of $50,000 for the improvements to the water line. The total cost was estimated at $126,000 during an Aug. 4 trustee meeting. Bryant also said Loveland Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber plans to look into improvements Indian Hill may be making to the water line in the village and will determine how those changes will affect Camp Dennison. “It’s not our water lines, it’s not our meters, but it is our residents,” Bryant said.

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Students learn agriculture at Farm Fest Students from area schools, including Symmes Elementary, participated in Agricultural Education Day as part of Farm Fest at Symmes Park Oct. 2. The students went to different stations and learned about grains and vegetables, honey and syrup, composting and recycling, wool and fiber, food transportation and even had the chance to make their own apple pie and pet farm animals. The event was sponsored by Symmes Township and the Cincinnati Horticultural Society. Free ice cream was also provided to the students by Trauth Dairy.

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A fire destroyed 12 units in an apartment building in the Villages at Symmes Crossing on Oct. 14 and now the Loveland Symmes Fire Department continues its “smoke detector blitz” through the entire apartment complex. Loveland Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber said firefighters are going door to door in the complex and throughout Symmes Township reminding residents to check their smoke detectors to make sure they are in working order. The fire department offers smoke detectors and batteries to residents in Symmes Township and Loveland free of charge. Huber said the twoalarm fire started in a fireplace causing the evacuation of at least 20 residents. Blue Ash, Sharonville, Sycamore, Mason and Deerfield Township Departments all responded to the fire. No residents were injured during the fire and the owners of the complex told Huber they have other units for the displaced residents to move into, but Huber was unsure if the units were in the Symmes Crossing complex. A different building in the same complex caught fire in April 2008 because of a carelessly discarded cigarette. Huber said damage to the building is estimated at $450,000.

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Students brought in dogs and cats and other pets to a special pet blessing prayer service at St. Vincent Ferrer School in Sycamore Township Oct. 5. St. Vincent Ferrer pastor The Rev. Father George Kunkle led the prayer service that celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Second-grader Jack Ashmore had his mom, Toni

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Montgomery’s proposed 2010 operating budget closely mirrors the 2009 version. “The 2010 operating budget is basically a continuation budget from 2009 with no increases in programs or in the number of employees, thus taking a ‘hold-the-line’ approach to maintain adequate reserve balances,” city Finance Director Jim Hanson said. Montgomery City Council is scheduled to give second reading to the proposed budget ordinance at its Nov. 4 meeting and is expected

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to take a final vote Dec. 2. “The city anticipates that the city earnings tax collection, the largest of general fund revenues, will be off approximately 4 percent from 2009 earnings-tax collections,” Hanson said. “In addition, the city estimated that all other revenues will be flat or slightly off from 2009 revenue levels. “Accordingly, the only increases in expenses programmed into the 2010 operating budget are those mandated by labor agreements with the unions, other increases in contractual obligations such as solid waste collections and the cost of medical insurance for

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St. Vincent Ferrer second-grader Jack Ashmore brought in his pet hamster, Hammi, to receive a special blessing during a ceremony at the school led by Father George Kunkle Oct. 5.

Sweeney, bring in his Russian hamster, Hammi, for the pet blessing. “He’s bit me three times and I don’t know why,” Ashmore said of his hamster, who he has had since March. Toni Sweeney said last year she brought in their two dogs for the blessing, but she said Jack wanted the hamster, who is a big hit among the second-graders, to have a special blessing, too.

Teacher Maryann Leever said the pet blessing has been a tradition at the church and school for more than 20 years. It was started by a former pastor who had a great love for animals. She said students who could not bring their pets were able to bring in photos of them to share in the service. A pet blessing for the St. Vincent Ferrer parishoners was also held Oct. 4.

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SCHOOLS

ACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | Editor Dick Maloney | rmaloney@communitypress.com | 248-7134

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Moeller students earn academic honors serves with MACH 1 and is an accomplished artist. Other Moeller academic honorees include: • John Abeln, son of Paul and Susan Abeln of Symmes Township, the Rensselaer Medal Award. • Samuel Beyer, son of Marty and Cheryl Beyer of Liberty Township, the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award. • Kevin Carroll, son of Greg and Kimberly Carroll of Loveland, and Liam Taylor, son of Tom and Betsy Taylor of Loveland, Moeller’s Buckeye Boys State delegates. • Spencer Hidy, son of John and Patty Hidy of Hamilton, the Saint Michael’s College Book

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Moeller anniversary meeting generates a lot of excitement

Moeller students who recently won academic accolades are, from left: first row, Troy Suter, Spencer Hidy and Carson Scheidler; second row, Peter Bruns, Nick Rein, Sam Beyer and Paul Krehbiehl; back row, Sebastian Marino, John Abeln, Liam Taylor and Kevin Carroll.

Eleven Moeller High School seniors and one junior recently earned academic accolades. Three seniors were recognized as National Merit Scholar semifinalists: Peter Bruns, son of James and Margaret Bruns of Loveland; Thomas DeVore, son of Michael and Nancy DeVore of Loveland, and Christian Cagle, son of Will and Renee Cagle of Mount Healthy. Bruns is a Moeller house vice captain and a captain of the academic team. DeVore serves as a captain of the Moeller varsity soccer team and is a big brother for the Corryville Little Buddies program. Cagle is a Pillar House Captain,

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Award. • Paul Krehbiel, son of Dick and Anne Krehbiel of Indian Hill, earned the George Eastman Young Leaders Award. • Sebastian Marino, son of Peter and Kimberly Marino of Maineville, the Xerox Award. • Nick Rein, son of Ronald and Linda Rein of Mason, the University of Notre Dame Award. • Troy Suter, son of Michael and Shirley Suter of Anderson Township, the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. Moeller junior Carson Scheidler, son of Joe and Leigh Scheidler of Liberty Township, was Moeller’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar representative.

Moeller High School recently held its 50th anniversary community planning meeting. “This event generated lots of great ideas and excitement for celebrating our upcoming milestone,” principal Blane Collison said. “Moeller first opened its doors to 197 freshmen in the fall of 1960, and we will officially kick off our celebratory year July 24, 2010.” “Our 50th anniversary will be something special for all the members of the Moeller Family and surrounding community,” said Bruce Buckley, the school’s 50th anniversary chair. “We are planning several events in the attempt to connect with all the people who have helped make Moeller the unique place it is. We encourage the whole community to join us and help us make this celebration memorable.” Moeller has already scheduled its 50th anniversary kickoff celebration. On July 24, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will perform for the community. This family-oriented event will be free and open to the public. “We’ll encourage people to come and bring their blankets and lawn chairs and just enjoy this festival-like celebration,” said Debbie Geiger, Moeller’s new advancement director. “We plan to have all kinds of food booths, anniversary memorabilia, and other forms of entertainment. We may even have

some surprises in store for the evening. It will be the perfect way to kick off this very special year.” Other events scheduled include a monthly speaker series for alums, a major 2010 Homecoming celebration (which may involve a parade, road rally to the football game, alumni band, antique car show, golf outing, tailgate extravaganza and more) and a closing dedication Mass at Good Shepherd in May 2011. In addition, commemorative publications and multi-media productions are in the works, along with permanent historical displays. The planning meeting attendees generated numerous other possibilities: An alumni dance, a time capsule, a school beautification committee and alumni garden, and more. There was a particular emphasis on celebrating the “Men of Moeller” who paved the way and founded many of Moeller’s traditions, while also including the school’s newest members to the Moeller Family. “Moeller’s 50th anniversary year will be full of events that you won’t want to miss,” Geiger said. “We know these special events will bring back our alums, parents, past parents, current students, staff and the community to celebrate 50 years of Moeller family memories.” For more information, visit www.Moeller.org or contact Geiger at 791-1680, ext. 1320, or DGeiger@Moeller.org.

Students get taste of the outdoors in new class By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

A 17-foot sail boat recently docked at Indian Hill Middle School. Its owner, David Rosekrans, whose daughter attends the school, shared stories about sailing and why he loves it. A beekeeper previously visited the school. They have all been participants in a brand new “Introduction to Outdoor Education” class offered at the school. The class, which is offered as an elective for eighth-graders, was started by physical education instructor Steve Tranter. Tranter previously had taught an outdoor education class at the high school. He said the introductory course is a way to introduce a variety of outdoor activities to the children

at a younger age. “It applies to our mission promoting active, healthy lifestyles,” said Tranter, 40, a resident of Camp Dennison. “We want to give (the students) ideas of activities they can do.” Topics the students have studied or will study include archery, sailing, rock climbing, bicycling and skiing. Eighth-grader John Ernst, 13, said he already had some familiarity with sailing and archery. However, he said the course taught him even more. “I didn’t know about all of the different kinds of bows and game you can hunt,” he said. “I like learning about (these) outdoor activities.” The class, which will be wrapping up its fall session, will continue in the spring.

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Moeller seniors who were recently named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists are, from left: Peter Bruns (Loveland), Thomas DeVore (Loveland) and Christian Cagle (Mount Healthy).

SCHOOL NOTES High school musical

Sycamore High School’s Theatre Department will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6Nov. 14 in the school’s Aves theatre, located on the first floor at the school. With songs and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the legendary musical tells the funny and poignant story of the Old

Testament’s Joseph. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information, call 686-1770 or visit www.avestheater.com.

Students recognized

Several Cincinnati Country Day School stu-

dents have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their achievement on the college-level AP Examinations taken in May 2009 and prior. Students include: – Robert Angotti and Howard Kim, both of Symmes Township, and Shrenuj Bansal of Blue Ash, all recognized as Scholars with Distinction. Samantha Nadler of Blue Ash was also recognized as an AP Scholar.

On Wednesday, Oct.14, 10 junior high students from St. Vincent Ferrer School in Kenwood participated in the Mock United Nations simulation presented by Mount Notre Dame High School students. Representing Angola were Catherine Hidy, Shannon Kronenberger, Lisa Ruggiero, Chandler Sambrookes and Megan Slack. Blake Crowley, Alex Grisby, Andrew Luby, Denis McGrath and Greg Nymberg represented

the Syrian Arab Republic. Delegates researched their country's positions concerning the destruction of stockpiled antipersonnel mines, and each country submitted a working paper as a proposed resolution. The delegates from Angola received an award for outstanding representation for their co-sponsorship of a working paper which was passed into resolution. Sambrookes received honorable mention for her work as a delegate, and McGrath and Crowley each received an award for being outstanding delegates.

Schools

October 28, 2009

Northeast Suburban Life

Technology interactive, fun for students By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

St. Vincent Ferrer School in Kenwood has brought in new technology for a more interactive experience. Along with each classroom hooked up to an ActiveBoard – an interactive white board that allows for sound and pictures in a teaching curriculum – every student from kindergarten through eighth-grade will be using a handheld response system which links the student to the ActiveBoard. Technology coordinator Bonnie Peter said the student response systems are used for the students to

“(The technology is) another way to peak their interest. It makes learning much more fun.” Cindy Domis Kindergarten teacher at St. Vincent Ferrer School answer questions posed by the teacher and help the teacher judge which students may need help understanding the concepts. Kindergarten teacher Cindy Domis said that she was hesitant at first about adding the ActiveBoard into her classroom, but says

now that she has, she sees the positive effect it has on her students. “It’s another way to peak their interest,” Domis said. “It makes learning much more fun.” St. Vincent Ferrer also added 30 Netbooks and some microphones. Peter said the Netbooks would be added to the sixthgrade language arts class and each will have a built-in Web cam. Three wireless hubs were also added to carry wireless connection throughout the school. Peter said that the new technology has been purchased using the auxiliary funds from the state.

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St. Vincent Ferrer School technology coordinator uses Bonnie Peter some of the interactive programs on the ActiveBoard that are now in every classroom in the school.

Visit to Kenya inspires Indian Hill biology teacher

Indian Hill High School biology instructor Laura Koehne recently traveled to Kenya to learn about conservation techniques. She is holding a wedding necklace designed by the Maasai people with whom she worked.

career. “I really fell in love with it,” she said. Koehne is starting her third year teaching at Indian Hill High School. “I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate what I learned in Kenya into the classroom,” she said. Koehne will likely have plenty of stories. She said the Maasai she visited have to travel 20 miles a day to get to a water source.

She said she was inspired by the women she met there. They talked about family, she said. “We established a connection.” Although Koehne will make several other trips as part of getting her masters in zoology from Miami University, she said Kenya will likely be her favorite experience. It was the trip of a lifetime, she said.

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Biology students at Indian Hill High School will likely learn about perseverance during a drought. As part of a masters study program in zoology, ninth-grade biology instructor Laura Koehne recently visited Kenya. “They are still optimistic,” Koehne said about the farmers there, who have had to deal with a threeyear drought. Koehne attended lectures and interacted directly with

the Maasai people. She learned about their culture and conservation techniques. “Their methods are effective, but the environment is working against them,” said Koehne, who shared her experiences with students on a blog page when she returned. She plans to set up a bulletin board with photos and other items. Koehne, 25, said she liked science as a child, but it was during college that she decided to pursue it as a

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SPORTS BRIEFLY

This week in soccer

• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy boys shut out St. Bernard High School 5-0, Oct. 15. CHCA’s Joe Heath made three saves, and Banks made two saves. Jack McIver scored two goals, and Peter Riewald, Evan Machan and Edgar Sandoval each scored one goal. CHCA advances to 7-6-3 with the win. • Sycamore High School girls shut out Hamilton High School 6-0, Oct. 15. Ashley James scored two goals and Rachey Myers, Nicole Brown, McLean and Emily Elsbrock each scored one goal. Sycamore’s Katie Strickland made three saves. • CHCA girls shut out St. Bernard 4-0, Oct. 15. Valske made three saves for CHCA. Anna Love scored two goals and Stephanie Harris and Ellena Vandenberg each scored one goal. CHCA advances to 112-2 with the win. • Sycamore girls shut out Colerain High School 2-0, Oct. 17. Emily Elsbrock and Rachel Bauder scored the goals. Sycamore’s Katie Strickland made six saves. Sycamore advances to 4-8-2 with the win.

Soccer sectionals

• Ursuline Academy girls shut out Mount Healthy High School 9-0, Oct. 19, in Division I Sectionals. Desirae Ball and Alexis Fiehrer each scored two goals and Lyneesa McGee, Katie Rust, Zoe Curry, Sarah Byrne and Libby Prickle each scored one goal. Ursuline’s Erika Wolfer and Morgan Holliday were the keepers. • Moeller High School boys shut out Mount Healthy High School in Division I Sectionals, Oct. 20. Benjamin Peterson, Stephen Dean and Tim Valentine were Moeller’s keepers. Zach Flint scored three goals, Jeffrey Fuller scored two goals and John Abeln, Raymond Roberts, Conner White, Joey Veatch and Aaron Gatio each scored one goal. Moeller advances to 7-5-5 with the win. • Ursuline Academy girls shut out Kings High School 1-0, Oct. 21, in Division I. Ursuline’s Erika Wolfer made four saves. Alexis Fiehrer scored the goal. Ursuline advances to 13-4-1 with the win.

This week in volleyball

• Ursuline beat Middletown 25-6, 25-11, 25-3, in Division I Sectionals, Oct. 21.

This week in cross country

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Moeller readies for GCL showdown

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The Moeller football team continues to roll, heading into an Oct. 31 showdown at Nippert against St. Xavier for the GCL championship. The 9-0 Crusaders head into the game fresh off a dominating 40-10 win over Lakewood St. Edwards on Oct. 24. St. Xavier defeated St. Ed’s 3-2 earlier in the season. “It will be one heck of a game,” Moeller head coach John Rodenberg said. “Two somewhat equal teams playing good defense, it will be a great challenge for us. A city championship will be on the line so we’ll throw the gloves off and slug at each other.” The Moeller offense has been rolling as of late. The Moeller offense hasn’t scored less than 35 points since a 21-19 win over Centerville on Sept. 11. Moeller defeated La Salle in its last GCL game 35-14. The Lancers were one of the first teams this season to slow the Moeller rushing game, which forced the Crusaders to throw the ball more. “They were loading it up against the run so it let us work on our past game,” Rodenberg said. “The more

Lakota East 48, Sycamore 14

had little trouble in the 4010 win. St. Xavier comes into the game off a 30-21 loss to the state’s top-ranked team in Division I, St. Ignatius. The Bombers picked up 324 yards of offense but had troubles with turnovers, giving up two fumbles and two interceptions. St. Xavier has a strong defense but the offense came up short against St. Ignatius.

Indian Hill 62, Finneytown 0

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Indian Hill’s Jacob Bauer breaks off a big run against Finneytown. work we get at it, the better we’ll be. We certainly have a good quarterback for it.” The Lakewood St. Edwards game was sup-

posed to be a primer for the St. Xavier game. Rodenberg said Eds has a very powerful run game and a good defense but the Crusaders

Indian Hill moved to 6-3 on the season with a 62-0 blowout over Finneytown. Sam Hendricks led Indian Hill with 171 rushing yards and five touchdowns on just 13 carries. Jacob Bauer had 106 rushing yards on 11 carries and had two touchdown runs. Sam Voss had 68 rushing yards and one touchdown to go with 43 passing yards and one touchdown pass. Indian Hill had 518 total yards. The Braves face undefeated Wyoming (9-0) on the road on Oct. 30 to decide the CHL title.

Sycamore dropped to 2-7 on the season with a 48-14 loss to Lakota East. Dayshai Minnifield led the Aviators ground attack with 123 rushing yards on just 11 carries. He also had a touchdown run. Will Bundy had three receptions for 20 yards. Sycamore picked up more first downs than Lakota East (16-13) but turned the ball over twice. Sycamore finishes the season Oct. 30 at Mason.

CHCA 63, Clark 27

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy travels to face Cincinnati Country Day (72) in week 10 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, following a week-nine win over Clark Montessori, 63-27. With its win over Clark, CHCA improved to 6-3 this fall. CHCA senior quarterback Alex Swartz led the way against Clark. Swartz contributed four touchdowns for CHCA while going 8-of-13 passing for 195 yards during the weeknine win. Andrew Perkins added two touchdowns on the ground for CHCA.

Cross country runners make regionals Local high school cross country runners advancing through first-round districts travel to Troy’s Memorial Stadium for the 2009 Regional Championships Saturday, Oct. 31. Regionals begin with a trio of girls’ races followed immediately by three boys’ races. Runners advancing through regionals will compete at state Saturday, Nov. 7. Voice of America Park in

West Chester hosted the 2009 District Championships for all Cincinnati runners from Division I-III. Division I teams for boys and girls were split into two heats at districts. There was only one heat at districts for the boys and girls teams in Division II and Division III. In every race but the Division III girls’ heat, the top four teams and top 16 individuals from each heat advanced from districts to

regionals. The top two teams and top eight individuals from the Division III girls’ heat at Voice of America advanced from districts to regionals. Below is a list of some local regional qualifiers:

Division I

Boys, heat one: 1, Nick Fry (Sycamore) 16:36.40. Advancing teams: 1, St. Xavier, 36; 2, Lakota West, 59 points; 3, La Salle, 70; 4, Sycamore, 96.

Boys, heat two: 13. David Griffith (Moeller), 17:12.30. Advancing teams: 1, Mason, 45; 2, Elder, 63; 3, Colerain, 93; 4, Oak Hills, 93. Girls, heat one: 6, Katrina Maricocchi (Ursuline), 20:03.90. Advancing teams: 1, Saint Ursula, 76; 2, Walnut Hills, 76; 3, McAuley, 102; 4, Lakota East, 136. Girls, heat two: 1, Samantha Siler (Sycamore), 19:09.10. Advancing teams: 1, Mason, 36; 2, Kings, 66; 3, Colerain, 115; 4, Mother of Mercy, 115.

Division II

Boys, advancing teams: 1, Blan-

chester, 101; 2, Wyoming, 108; 3, Roger Bacon, 111; 4, Taylor, 116. Girls, advancing teams: 1, Indian Hill, 37; 2, McNicholas, 63; 3, New Richmond, 83; 4, Taylor, 98.

Division III

Boys: 3, Kyle Kistinger (CCD), 17:38.70; 7, Andrew Wallace (CHCA), 18:24.20. Advancing teams: 1, Mariemont, 54; 2, Badin, 56; 3, Summit Country Day, 58; 4, Cincinnati Country Day, 119. Girls: 1, Alanah Hall (CCD), 21:11.80. Advancing teams: 1, Summit Country Day, 41; 2, Cincinnati Christian, 53.

Aves state qualifier caps strong golf season By Mark Chalifoux

• Sycamore High Schools’ Nick Fry came in second at the GMC Championships, Oct. 17, at 16:15. Sycamore placed fifth as a team with a score of 109. • Sycamore High School girls came in first with a score of 51 at the GMC Championships, Oct. 17. Sycamore’s Samantha Siler finished first at 18:39.

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S.M. Dipali of Blue Ash and Jackie Weber of Montgomery were two of the better golfers this season.

The Sycamore High School girls’ golf team had one of its strongest seasons in program history as the Aviators finished the season 13-5 in one of the toughest conferences in the state. Sycamore finished fifth at the district tournament, just six strokes away from qualifying for the state tournament for the first time since 1994. Sophomore S.M. Dipali qualified for the state tournament as an individual, Sycamore’s first since 1993. Dipali finished in 28th place with an 83 at state. “Overall, the season was pretty awesome,” head coach Keith Brackenridge said. “This is definitely the best team I’ve ever had. Just from a scoring average, this team is at the best at least 10 shots.” Brackenridge started the program in the early 1990s and said the 1994 team qualified for state by shooting a 376 team score at the district tournament. The 2009 team shot a 350 at

districts and still missed out on qualifying. “What it takes to have a good score in girls’ golf has changed significantly,” he said. The GMC is also one of the top conferences for girls’ golf in the state. “Some of the best competition in the state is in our league and in our back yard,” he said. “We go up all the time against teams that will win the state title or finish second at state. Lakota West and Mason both have excellent programs and St. Ursula and Ursuline have awesome teams, and we’re learning we can play with these teams.” Dipali qualified for state by shooting an 81 at the district tournament. “She’s a very consistent player and some of her teammates came up to watch her play, so I hope it has the effect of making them wish they were inside the ropes and will motivate them to work even harder to get there next year,” Brackenridge said. “My team had an awesome attitude the whole year.”

Dipali was Sycamore’s No. 2 golfer for much of the year but finished with the team’s top average, a 40.6. Sophomore Maggie Smith was second with a 41.7. Freshman Marybeth Reinhold averaged a 42.3. Senior Adrienne Wessinger averaged a 43.5 but also broke the school’s 9-hole scoring record with a 34. Junior Jackie Weber averaged a 44.1 and also was the medalist in two different matches. “We made a big improvement on our scoring average but the strength of the team was in its depth,” Brackenridge said. “That’s how we got better. Sometimes our No. 4 or No. 5 player would be the medalist.” Brackenridge said the team is excited for next season as well, since the Aviators return a considerable amount of talent. “We are aware that some of our main competitors have a lot of players back next year as well but we’re very much looking forward to next season,” he said. “We know we can get better and do well.”

Sports & recreation

Bittersweet streak continues for Ursuline junior By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

Komal Safdar lasted until the final match of the 2009 Division I State Championships as the junior brought home second place for Ursuline Academy. The two-day state championships in Columbus concluded Saturday, Oct. 24, and included a field of 16 girls tennis players. Safdar went 3-1 at state during the second-place performance including the finals’ loss to Upper Arlington state champion Niki Flower, 2-0 (7-6, 6-1). A three-time state qualifier, Safdar lost to the state champion for the third-consecutive season this fall. “She is getting tired of losing to the state champ,” Hartkemeyer joked several days before state. “She is ready to be the state champ.” As a sophomore at state, Komal suffered a first-round loss to Mentor junior Kara Sherwood, 2-1 (6-0, 4-6, 26). Sherwood went on to

win the Division I singles’ state title in 2008. The situation unfolded in much the same way during Komal’s trip to state as a freshman. Komal advanced playing doubles with her older sister, 2008 Ursuline graduate Nida Safdar, before suffering a second-round loss at state to Dublin Jerome’s Kathryn Farrar and Jessica Easdale. Farrar and Easdale went on to win the 2007 Division I doubles’ state title for Dublin Jerome. No less, making it a perfect three-for-three in regards to state qualifications was an impressive feat in Hartkemeyer’s eyes, the coach said. “She is hitting her stride right now and it’s the perfect time,” Ursuline head coach Joe Hartkemeyer said of Safdar’s senior campaign. “Just making it (to state) is a great thing. It’s extremely impressive (that Safdar has made state for three-consecutive years).” Komal was 28-2 entering state in 2009 with both of her losses coming against Mount Notre Dame senior Andrea Wolf. Komal went 2-2 against Wolf during the

2009 campaign. At districts, Komal defeated Wolf, 2-0 (6-1, 61), while taking first place to claim a district title Oct. 17. The week prior at sectionals Oct. 10, Safdar took second place with a threeset loss to Wolf, 2-1 (2-6, 6-2, 3-6), before bouncing back to win a district championship. “I think that’s what sparked it for her,” Hartkemeyer said of Komal’s loss at sectionals to Wolf. “She got that hunger again and came out determined. She was not going to be denied (at districts). “She got that fire and really came out and dominated,” Hartkemeyer said of Komal’s straight-set victory over Wolf at districts. The Safdars reside in Mason. “You always hope your No. 1 player is a good role model and she is phenomenal,” Hartkemeyer said. “Not only is she a great talent but she’s a better teammate, person and student. She does it all. “There are no weaknesses anywhere in her game or in her life,” Hartkemeyer added.

By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

A trio of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy girls’ tennis players were in action at the Division II State Tournament this past weekend in Columbus. Sophomore Holly Dahmus of Indian Hill was knocked out in the state singles tournament by Courtney Earnest of Lexington 61, 7-5, while junior Kassie Faugno of Loveland and sophomore Dominique Baxter of Wyoming fell against Kim My Li and My Linh Li from Columbus DeSales in the first round. Dahmus advanced to state after winning a sectional championship and finishing third at districts. “She’s been understanding certain parts of her game and what she can do to win,” head coach Lynn Nabors-McNally said. “She’s been a bit more offensive.” Like Dahmus, Faugno and Baxter advanced to state after winning a sectional championship and finishing third at districts. Despite losing in the district semi-finals, both Dahmus

The Mount Notre Dame golf team finished ninth at the Division I State Tournament at the Ohio State University Gray Course in Columbus this past weekend. MND shot a 353 as a team, but the Cougars were unable to match Mason, which won a state title with a 316. Senior Kara Brinkmann of Middletown led MND with an 81; she finished 17th overall. “She just has tremendous focus and will power,” head coach Grayson FitzHugh said. “She gets in a zone and keeps going. She has a tremendous temperament for golf; she doesn't get too high and doesn't get too low.” Brinkmann was a sectional champion and fin-

ished fourth at districts. She shot a 33 on the back nine to finish with a 70 at sectionals, where she tallied six birdies, including four in a row. “I've been playing golf a long time,” FitzHugh said, “and I've never had six birdies in a round.” Although MND hoped to register a top-five finish at state, it has nevertheless been an amazing season for the Cougars, which struggled to a 1-5 start this season while playing without their No. 2 golfer, senior Molly Mullinger of Kenwood, who was out with a broken wrist. But once she returned, the Cougars started clicking. “We started playing a lot better, and their confidence really improved,” FitzHugh said. MND finished third in the conference but finished fourth overall at both sectionals and districts to

advance to state. Contributing to MND's run to state were senior Katie Carstens of Batavia, who qualified for state as an individual as a junior; senior Andrea Burns of Blue Ash, who shot four strokes lower at districts than at sectionals; and junior Chelsea

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and Faugno/Baxter bounced back to win their third-place matches. “These three are my best; they’re all very even and have rotated throughout the season,” NaborsMcNally said. “You try to put yourself in the best possible situation.” Faugno and Baxter, who lost in the state quarterfinals last year, carried that same

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Am I happy living in Blue Ash?

I have read recently Rick Bryant’s letter to the editor dated Oct. 7 from the incumbents about how wonderful things are in Blue Ash and how they have made a huge difference. I thank them for their service, but it is now time for a change. We need council members who will listen to the people. Twelve hundred signatures to keep the Towne Square and Veteran’s Memorial and not even an acknowledgement that maybe council misjudged what that people wanted. Packed council chambers about building an area of Blue Ash “too dense” and it was passed any way. They are not our parents, but are taking the “because we said so role.” I happen to live in a neighborhood where not one, but two residents are running for the Blue Ash city council. Clayton Werden (for the at large council seat) and John Dillon (District 3 council seat) worked tirelessly to save the Towne Square and Veterans Park. While most of us were relaxing on the weekends they, along with people they recruited, were

knocking on doors and getting those 1,200 signatures. That took a lot of work and determination. Both men will work hard to make our community better. I live with and interact with them on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. They will walk their talk. John Dillon and Clayton Werden have new ideas, a new vision, family values and a respect for the input of the residents of Blue Ash. The council is a synergy between the residents, businesses and council members. Clayton Werden and John Dillon understand this and have my vote. I will be happier living in Blue Ash with a council that values and acts on the input of its residents. Susan Meyers Linfield Drive Blue Ash

Why the call for change?

Your guest columns about the upcoming election for Blue Ash City Council (Oct. 14 Northeast Suburban Life) left us scratching our heads. These columns call for “new faces,” but with one writer’s admission that Blue Ash already has “great services and efficient

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Northeast Community Challenge Coalition is hosting its annual Red Ribbon breakfast next week. NECC’s mission is to help kids make healthy lifestyle choices. Do you think NECC has been successful in its mission? Why or why not? No responses. Should local governments consider consolidating services to lower costs? If so, which services? “Merger of services is a wonderful idea and concept long overdue for this area. “The majority of governmental entity services can always be merged. “However, there can only be so many managers, directors, supervisors, so who or whom ultimately makes that decision. “One might surmise that the only services that could not be ala elected officials would be those that may or are constitutionally mandated. “The naysayers are always present, but let us look to some other areas proximate us that have considered this are well in recent years ... Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. “Although it may be rather early to make much of any possible evaluative type study on this concept there, is was there any dramatic cost savings, political influence, and/or any major challenges that have not been successfully resolved? “For reasons I have yet to ever be shown as factual, change is shocking to many people even when it may benefit some or many. “In purchases discounts are always there for a single purchase in larger volume. “Computerized programs could be designed for most governmental entity components and needs for procurement and usage which would greatly cut down the cost in this long term challenging ecnoomy. “No matter what is done on consolidation human lives will be

Next questions Indian Hill has politely declined Symmes Township’s suggestion that the village help pay for improvements to the water line in Camp Dennison. Do you think Indian Hill should help pay for improvements? Why or why not? What is the scariest movie you’ve seen? The scariest movie villain? What made them so scary? Every week The Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to nesuburban@community press.com with Chatroom in the subject line. affected because some jobs may ultimately have to be eliminated. “However, in the long overall sphere, it would benefit many, collectively. “Rather than approaching this concept from a predetermined negative viewpoint, why not consider all the possible benefits to it for us all?” There Is More In The Merger “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’m tempted to answer this question the way a certain candidate for high office answered Rick Warren’s question last year about when does life begin, regarding abortion: ‘Uh, yo, that’s above my paygrade.’ Still, the idea does have merit. Perhaps combining police and fire services could work, but you have to remember that it will result in some jobs lost; I don’t want to be responsible for anyone losing their livelihood.” B.B.

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We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: nesuburban@ communitypress.com Fax: 248-1938 U.S. mail: See box below Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Northeast Suburban Life may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. government,” we can’t help but wonder: why would anyone want to replace our proven, competent city councilmen with novices? We citizens of Blue Ash know that our community is one of the most desirable in the region. We are grateful that our city leadership has avoided the scandals, cost-overruns, and problems of other communities. We will vote to re-elect our third ward representative, Rick

Bryan, and encourage others in our ward to do likewise. Andrea and Michael Rapp Fox Hollow Drive Blue Ash

What closing 20 library branches would mean

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. Imagine it empty. Doors locked. Sold, perhaps even demolished. A neighborhood branch library is also the people who work there. It’s the children’s librarian who leads preschool story time. It’s the reference librarian who recom-

mends good mystery writers and enthusiastically shares her love of good books with you. That same reference librarian helps you find the car repair manual, a magazine article for a homework assignment or a travel guide. 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. We know our library is important to you because you use our services. We’re busier than ever, on pace to loan more than 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. William J. Moran Vice President Board of Library Trustees

Working hard to see recovery Beware of politicians wearing rose-colored glasses. Many are mistaking the rise in the stock market for a recovery in the economy. At best, they may be partially right. Reality tells us that the rise is due to improved corporate earnings despite lower sales. There is a severe warning in this. Unemployment is reaching new highs. Those who are lucky enough to have jobs are protecting their good fortune by working harder and more efficiently. We should not be fooled by temporary drops in the unemployment rate. Only a continuous drop is significant. The job market reacts directly to the law of supply and demand. Demand for workers has been reduced by traditional and threatened new costs. The large supply of workers available are forced to compete for jobs. This causes wages to remain low. Less money will be spent in the economy. Added to this are the penalties potential employers will face in the new higher minimum wages, taxes, health care costs, card check liabilities and carbon taxes. These additional disincentives to hiring do not include traditional taxes on employment such as Workers Compensation, unemployment taxes and the employer share of Social Security. No good news here! The losers in the economy the

Obama administration and the Congress are foolishly constructing will be the working folks who voted for “change.” The people who Edward Levy have the Community resources to hiring Press guest make decisions have columnist already decided that each person they hire becomes a potential serious liability in our “changed” economy. They have invested or will be investing in businesses that are not labor intensive or in economies that welcome investments in people. It is better to invest in safe and well-known opportunities than to take chances of losing money in a hostile economic situation. Does this mean there is little or no hope for our economy? Perhaps, but I am a positive thinker. A quick change of course is needed. The question is whether the administration and the Congress have the intestinal fortitude to adopt a pro-growth policy. This would require lower costs on the creation and retention of jobs, a free trade program and most of all saying no to job killing make-

Sadly, it may take a few years of tough economic times for the unemployed before these economic truths set in. When economic sanity finally returns, who will be the first to admit that the economic hardship was caused by the government? work programs. It would also require a strict control of useless spending so that the federal budget reflects a decrease in the national debt. Sadly, it may take a few years of tough economic times for the unemployed before these economic truths set in. When economic sanity finally returns, who will be the first to admit that the economic hardship was caused by the government? As this is being written, Germany has elected a government that is pro-growth. It will be wise for our government to examine how quickly their economy responds. As economic conditions improve in Germany, will our leaders react with positive actions or will they play the same negative growth game that got us into this mess in the first place? Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY Blue Ash

Mayor Robert Buckman, Jr.; Vice Mayor Mark Weber; councilmembers James Sumner, Stephanie Stoller, Rick Bryan, Henry Stacey and Lee Czerwonka. City Manager David Waltz; Treasurer Jim Pfeffer; Service Director Michael Duncan; Parks and Recreation Director Chuck Funk; Fire Chief Rick Brown, 745-8533; Police Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8555; Public Information Officer Sue Bennett, 745-8510; Project Manager Dan Weber; Assistant to the City Manager Kelly Osler; Parks/Grounds Superintendent Rodney Clark; Service Superintendent Dennis Cunningham, 745-8538; Golf Superintendent Dan Walter, 686-1280.

Montgomery

Mayor Gerri Harbison; Vice Mayor Ken Suer; councilmembers Mark Combs, Vicki Hirsch, Barry Joffe, Lynda Roesch and Todd Steinbrink. City Manager Cheryl Hilvert; Assistant City Manager Wayne Davis; City Planner Tracy Roblero; Community Development Director Frank Davis; Customer Service Director Matthew Vanderhorst; Finance Director Jim Hanson; Fire Chief Paul Wright, 9851633; Police Chief Don Simpson, 9851600; Recreation Director Amber Morris; Public Works Director Bob Nikula.

Sycamore Township

Board of trustee President Tom Weidman; Vice President Cliff Bishop; trustee Dick Kent; Fiscal Officer Rob Porter.

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Township Administrator Rob Molloy; Fire Chief William Jetter; Planning and Zoning Director and Assistant Township Administrator Greg Bickford; Parks and Recreation Director Mike McKeown; Sheriff’s Liaison Cpl. Kristy Fritz; Accounting Director Betsy Jameson.

Symmes Township

Trustee President Ken Bryant; Vice President Kathy Wagner; trustee Philip Beck; Fiscal Officer John Borchers. Administrator Gerald Beckman, ext. 302; Administrator and Zoning Inspector Gerald Beckman; Fire Chief Otto Huber, 5833001; Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dan Reid, 683-3445; Zoning Commissioner Russell Sparks, 946-4463; Parks and Recreation Director Luanne Felter; Road Foreman Chip Brinkman.

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Loveland Board of Education President Kathryn Lorenz congratulates Denny Humbel for winning, along with his company, Turner Construction Co., the school district’s first “Tiger Tribute.”

Construction company keeps commitment to school district

Ash, and its subcontractor Kalkreuth Roofing, which has offices in Marion, and both agreed to totally replace the roof at no cost to the school district for the remaining two-thirds of the roof’s warranty. “That’s what I call standing behind their work, keeping commitments, and guaranteeing customer satisfaction,” schools Superintendent Kevin Boys said. “We never expected the contractors to step up and replace the roof without a fight, especially after so many years had passed, but Turner leveraged their relationship with Dugan & Meyers and Kalkreuth to do the right thing.” Ken Jones, the general manager of Turner’s Cincinnati office, said “We look at our clients as long-term partnerships, which continue long after the job is done.” Humbel has actively supported the schools as a Miami Township resident – serving on the district’s business advisory council since its inception in 2003 and working to secure revenue for the district.

Winter Club gearing up for start of the season By Rob Dowdy

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The Indian Hill Winter Club has opened its doors for the winter season. The club’s ice rink recently opened for business, and the club began its extended winter hours. While its open all year, the club obviously draws more attention as temperatures drop. The facility features a gymnasium, fitness center, adults-only lounge, ice rink, paddleball courts and numerous programs throughout the year. Karen Cornett, event coordinator,

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The Indian Hill Club’s fitness center is one of many features offered to members, along with the ice rink, basketball gymnasium and paddleball courts.

THINGS TO DO Haunted village

Heritage Village Museum is hosting the Haunted Village from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. The event features a child-friendly headless horseman, trick-or-treating, games, shopping, entertainment and concessions. Children may wear costumes. Admission is $10, $5 ages 11 and under. Call 563-9484.

Haunted festival

Blue Ash Elementary is hosting a Haunted Festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Blue Ash Elementary, 9541 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. The event feature s a moonwalk, cake walk, temporary tattoo station, face painting, food and raffles.

Costumes are optional. Proceeds to benefit the Blue Ash’s School for Scholars. The cost is $1 for three tickets. Call 686-1710.

Creeping creatures

Hamilton County Park District is hosting “Creeping Creatures” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Kids can meet a “mad scientist” in order to see some of the creepy, crawling and plain old odd creatures. The event is family friendly. Admission is free with a vehicle permit. Call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

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Indian Hill Winter Club Manager Beverly Beck says she’s looking forward to a busy season with the club.

said the club is often used in the summer by local residents and businesses for special events, such as corporate outings or wedding receptions. Despite the Indian Hill Winter Club’s approximately 375 members, she said she still hears from people who aren’t aware of the club’s existence. “There are a lot of people who have been in here for functions who have never been in here before, and who didn’t know we were here,” Cornett said. Manager Beverly Beck said membership is still available to both village residents and residents from nearby

communities. Since the club is on village property, located next to Grand Valley Nature Preserve, membership must be made up of 50 percent residents and 50 percent non-residents. With so many options open to members, Beck said the Indian Hill Winter Club is an ideal place for families. She said while children enjoy iceskating and the gymnasium, adults can enjoy live music in the lounge or take to the paddleball courts for a match. “There’s certainly something for the whole family here,” Beck said.

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Perplexed at how to publicize your business or organization in an environment of shrinking traditional media? The Back to Business program of the University of Cincinnati College of Business is offering a half-day workshop designed to help businesses or other groups get the publicity they need. The workshop, to be offered Wednesday, Nov. 4, is titled, “Getting More Than Your Fair Share: Using Traditional Media to Publicize Your Organization.” This interactive session will address basic publicity best practices in key

areas of traditional media: marketing, press releases, pitching stories, working with tight budgets, and public speaking/presentations. Presenters include WKRC/TV12 public service director Jeannette Altenau; radio veterans and UCCB adjunct instructors Cleve Callison and John Hingsbergen; public relations professional Susan Eiswerth; and veteran publicist Marsie Hall Newbold. “Getting More Than Your Fair Share” is aimed at publicity directors and board members of small organizations, owners of startup companies and small businesses, or anyone needing a back-to-basics refresher in tradi-

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The Loveland Board of Education presented Denny Humbel and the Turner Construction Co. with its first “Tiger Tribute.” The new award is designed to recognize those in the Loveland City Schools community who make lasting contributions to the school district. Ten years ago, the district hired Turner Construction Co. of downtown Cincinnati to manage the school system’s two-year building program, which was completed in 2001. Earlier this year, the school district contacted Turner about shingles falling off the roof of the Loveland Middle School. Humbel, Turner’s director of K-12 Education clients, met with the school district and implemented the company’s warranty service, led by Ed Strelau – a 41year veteran with Turner who, according to Humbel, brings a depth of experience and problem-solving skill to Turner’s clients. Turner contacted its general contractor Dugan & Meyers, which has offices in Pleasant Ridge and Blue

The Indian Hill Winter Club features a full-court basketball gymnasium, among the other amenities available to its members.

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HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Intuitive Development Training, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. Develop psychic skills using tarot cards and spirit artwork. Learn old fashioned art of tea leaf reading, flame messages and clairvoyantly seeing with inner eyes. Beginners start 6:30 p.m.; advanced, 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations required. 791-9428; www.accessingangels.com. Silverton.

Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Haunted castle and Scary Garden area. Benefits Historic Loveland Castle. $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township. Haunted Festival, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Blue Ash Elementary, 9541 Plainfield Road. Moonwalk, cake walk, temporary tattoo station, face painting, food and raffles. Costume optional. Benefits Blue Ash’s School for Scholars. $1 for three tickets. 686-1710. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSES

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StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park, 11600 Lebanon Road. Free. Presented by StrollerFit - Northeast. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

First Aid Basics, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course on basic first aid. Includes three-year certification. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Halloween Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories, crafts, activities, treats and costume parade. Come dress in costume. Free. 7949440. Kenwood.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. F R I D A Y, O C T . 3 0

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSES

StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Symmes Park. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/northeast. Symmes Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Selection of new wines to local market. Spirits of Madeira, 6917 Miami Ave. With hors d’oeuvres. $1 per sample. 561-2702. Madeira.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.

The IROCS, 9:30 p.m. Bar Seventy-One, 8850 Governors Hill Drive. Ages 21 and up. 80s party rock band. $5. 774-9697. Symmes Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake stocked with Yellow Perch. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Veterans Luncheon, noon, Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Luncheon to honor veterans of any American war. $3. Reservations required. 745-0617; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, noon-4 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSES

A Laughter Yoga Experience, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. $10. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

Blooms and Berries Farm Market, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48. You-pick produce farm. October: pumpkins. Presented by Blooms and Berries Farm Market. 697-9173. Loveland. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

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Montgomery Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Montgomery, 985-1600. Montgomery. Scary Knight Tours, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Loveland Castle, $8; parking $1 per vehicle. 6834686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township. Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48. Children’s farm-themed play area, food, music and more. Corn maze; $5, $4 children. Hayrides to pumpkin patch; $4, $3 children. Free admission. Presented by Blooms and Berries Farm Market. 6979173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland. Amberley Village Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Amberley Village, Presented by Amberley Village Hall. Amberley Village. Blue Ash Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Blue Ash, 745-8500. Blue Ash. Deer Park Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Deer Park, 791-8056. Deer Park. Indian Hill Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Indian Hill, Presented by Village of Indian Hill. 561-7000. Indian Hill. Loveland Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Loveland, 583-3000. Loveland. Madeira Trick of Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Madeira, 561-7228. Madeira. Sycamore Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sycamore Township, 791-8447. Sycamore Township. Symmes Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Symmes Township, 683-6644. Symmes Township.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Silverton Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Silverton, 936-6240. Silverton. Spooky Saturday, noon-2 p.m. Loveland Branch Library, 649 LovelandMadeira Road. Spooky and weird activities. Wear a costume. Ages 212 with family. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4476. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive. Bonaventure House with exhibits, gift shop and library, 1797 Rich Log Cabin and 1879 Bishop-Coleman Gazebo. $3. Through Dec. 27. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland. Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting-call ahead. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road. Small-scale, authentic castle. Picnic area. Group tours and special events available. $3. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.

SHOPPING

Finery and Fleas, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Flea market and bake sale. Free. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 852-1901; www.montgomerywomansclub.org. Montgomery.

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Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. is hosting Finery and Fleas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. It is a flea market and bake sale. Admission is free. Call 852-1901 or visit www.montgomerywomansclub.org. From left, seated, are: club members Jane Carson and Annette Phipps (both from Montgomery); standing, Carol Bevis of Mason and Roz Novak of Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

New Kid, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. 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. $6, $5 advance by Oct. 30. Reservations recommended. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 722-7226. Amberley Village.

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, $3. 6835692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Grailville Garden Volunteer Day, 9 a.m.noon Preparing for Winter. Apply compost and put gardens to bed. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Work in organic garden and kitchen. Lunch and tour follows. Wear clothes and footwear that can get dirty. Bring gloves, water, sunscreen, hat and snacks. No experience required. Volunteers welcome other hours and days-call to schedule. Free; $15 tour and lunch. Reservation required for lunch. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Blooms & Berries Farm Market. Free admission. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland. Midge’s Corn Maze at Highland View Farm, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Brosius Family Farm, $5; free ages 3 and under. 207-2370;5616209; home.fuse.net/midgesmaze. Hamilton.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $8. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township. Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting-call ahead. Loveland Castle, $3. 6834686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Learning, Education, Networking, and Support (LENS), 12:15 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Information and support for anyone dealing with mental illness/brain disorder. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 3513500. Montgomery. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2

ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

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CIVIC Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Community Service Award, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. American Jewish Committee presents 2009 Community Service Award to Arlene and Bill Katz. $35. Reservations required. Presented by American Jewish Committee. 621-4020. Amberley Village.

First Aid/Adult CPR with AED, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Learn about first aid and CPR/AED for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. $55. Registration required. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Weight Loss Booster, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to plan healthy meals, jump-start your metabolism and pinpoint and change behaviors that lead to overeating and weight gain. $125. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

BENEFITS

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - BLUEGRASS

Bluegrass Jam Session, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Gravy, 1513 Ohio 28, With Hard-Drive. Others welcome to play. Free. Reservations recommended. 576-6789. Loveland.

COOKING CLASSES

Dazzling Diabetic Dishes, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to create array of healthy diabetic recipes. $15. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Fundamentals of Instructor Training, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course covers American Red Cross history, structure, policies, procedures and activities and develops skills to teach with quality and consistency to diverse populations. Course is mandatory part of any Red Cross instructor course. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road. 791-2753. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS 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.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.noon, Lake Isabella, $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

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

October 28, 2009

Northeast Suburban Life

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@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating All the communications took place via e-mail. “ W e asked him to fill out a l e a s e Howard Ain agreement Hey Howard! and an application. That never happened. He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast. The person claimed to be a Professor Klose who said he’s discovered lots of dinosaurs and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fos-

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.

sils. “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 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

Kids, teenagers achieve reading superstar status More than 28,000 readers of all ages – preschoolers, kids, teens, parents, grandparents, and other adults – discovered the pleasures of reading together during the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s 36th annual Summer Reading program. From June 1 to July 31, they explored the riches of books, attended fun programs, and won prizes just for having fun reading. This summer’s “Creature Feature” theme captured the imaginations of preschoolers, kids and teens. They encountered creatures of all kinds between the covers of books and inperson at the library’s creepy crawly programs like

Overall program participation in the Summer Reading program increased by nearly 6 percent from last year. “Wildlife Comes to You” with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Upon completing the final level of the program, more than 17,000 of these sensational summer readers earned the treasured book prize and proudly displayed their “A Library Superstar Lives Here” yard signs for all to see. Together, the entire family experienced the power of

the Public Library’s summer reading program. Overall program participation increased by nearly 6 percent from last year. Plus, by actually participating alongside the library Superstars in their lives, adults generated superstar powers of their own and became Reading Role Models. Research suggests that seeing adults engaged in reading for pleasure is one of the best ways to promote childhood literacy and help children grow into happy, productive, and literate adults. For more information about the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

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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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.

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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:

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD Crockpot: Spray Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. pot. Put fruit in. method). I use a restaurant Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to steam table pan but use five hours until fruit is soft anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in pan. Cook in 350-degree heavy or nonstick large pot. oven until soft. Add up to 1 cup water, cider To purée: Run through food mill or or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer sieve, blender or food until fruit is soft. You may processor. If desired, sweethave to add a bit more liq- en to taste with sugar, Steuid. Careful - the mixture via or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumptends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred kin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.

An apple a day …

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

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

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: mayonCOURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD naise, celery, Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand grapes, cashews, etc. The secret through it if you look close). ingredients are a sun. This time of year it’s pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablethe oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine spoon of love.” After tasting it, I’d say it only goes down to 170 had a lot of both – yum! degrees so I propped the Trying to clone this for door open. You don’t want it to cook too quickly or it will the home cook when it’s made in huge amounts is be hard. It will take anywhere challenging. Deli chicken from four to eight hours or salads often contain chicken more depending upon the base and seasoning salt. I fiddled with it and kind of apples, etc. If it’s late in the evening here’s my best shot. I poach and it’s still not done, turn my chicken in broth and let the oven off with the leather it cool in broth before dicing still in, and proceed in the for added flavor and moistness. morning. Taste as you go, adding How to tell if the 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the fruit leather is done: It should pull up from the lesser amount of seasoning, etc. Add more if needed. pan in one sheet.

Storing:

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

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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. 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 good quality base like Minor’s). 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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Community

October 28, 2009

Northeast Suburban Life

AJC award honors Arlene, Bill Katz

Rockdale Temple, congregants celebrate their anniversaries As Rockdale Temple celebrates its 185th anniversary this year, the oldest synagogue west of the Allegheny Mountains honored members who have belonged to the congregation for at least a half-century. Two dozen members made their way to the front of the sanctuary-some in wheelchairs, some using walkers, but most walking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be blessed by Senior Rabbi Sigma Faye Coran. They wore white carnations on their dresses and lapels. Acknowledging their still â&#x20AC;&#x153;vibrantâ&#x20AC;? role in the congregation, Coran said many had once been leaders of the congregation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of you have contributed of your time, your talent and your resources,â&#x20AC;? she said. Together, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gone from life-cycle event to lifecycle event, rabbi to rabbi and prayer book to prayer book. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been with the temple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also known as Congregation K.K. Bene Israel -- since before it moved from Avondale to Amberley Village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of these members have families that have supported Rockdale for multiple generations,â&#x20AC;? congregation President Barry Gibberman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The history of the temple and these families are intertwined.â&#x20AC;? Indeed, Rockdale member Edward Marks, a 69year-old lawyer, can trace his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership to 1851 when his great-greatgrandfather, Henry, joined.

Since then, the congregation, which has about 450 families, has had good time and bad times, surviving a war that almost tore the nation apart, the Great Depression and race riots when arsonists set the Avondale building on fire. But now, the synagogue is flourishing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, it is a much finer Jewish congregation than itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in the past 45 years,â&#x20AC;? said Marks, a former congregation officer and board member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Its membership is committed. Its members want to learn. They enjoy being together.â&#x20AC;? After services, members gathered in the synagogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new community room where mementoes filled tables. There were group photos of religious school classes, booklets created to celebrate special anniversaries in the congregationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and a 1906 front page of The American Israelite, Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewish community newspaper. The front page bore a story and photo about the dedication of the congregationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? building at Harvey and Rockdale Avenues in Avondale, calling it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;magnificentâ&#x20AC;? temple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It marks an important epoch in the annals and development of Judaism in this community and in the West,â&#x20AC;? the story said about the dedication. Another memento was a 1923 letter from President Calvin Coolidge, congratulating then-Rabbi David

Medicare help can save money Medicare offers several different programs to help lower-income seniors with out-of-pocket medical costs, such as co-payments, premiums, deductibles, and prescriptions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that many people qualify for these big savings, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know it,â&#x20AC;? said Suzanne Burke, CEO of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. Medicare beneficiaries who think they might be eligible for Medicare assistance programs, should call COA at 721-1025. Whether you qualify for extra help, now is the time for a Medicare check up. Medicare beneficiaries should review their coverage annually because drug formularies, provider networks and plan benefits change from year to year. The best time for a Medicare check up is during the open enrollment period, Nov. 15 to Dec. 31.

To get unbiased information and help in selecting a Medicare plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether you are new to Medicare or already a beneficiary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; attend Council on Agingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicare check-up event, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 9, at the Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Blue Ash. Registration is suggested, though walk-ins are welcome. To register, call COA at 345-3306. Participants should bring the following information: a list of their current prescription drugs including dosages, and the name and address of their preferred pharmacy. COA is partnering with the Ohio Department of Insuranceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program to present the Nov. 9 check up event. To find out more about the extra Medicare help available, call Council on Aging at 721-1025 or visit www.help4seniors.org.

Philipson on the templeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th anniversary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My good wishes for the continuing prosperity and spiritual service of the temple and congregation,â&#x20AC;? Coolidge wrote. Today, the synagogue has religious education for youths and adults, a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group, services Friday nights and Saturday morning as well as other regular events. Last fall, 75 members gathered to organize the congregationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social action activities, which they called Mitzvah-Palooza Day, a day devoted to good deeds. Since then, the congregation has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Clifton, cleaned up a park in Amberley Village and performed other frequent volunteer efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Rockdale today is just an exciting, happy place to be,â&#x20AC;? Marks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can get anything they want out of the congregation.â&#x20AC;?

Bill and Arlene Katz versity of Cincinnati graduate, and she holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from University of Cincinnati. John M. Stein and David Wolf co-chair the Nov. 4 AJC reception, which will salute the Katzes for their great contributions to the community and, at the same time, provide support for AJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital global advocacy programs. At the

reception, dietary laws will be observed. For reservations, call the AJC office at 621-4020. Featured speaker at the reception is David Bernstein, a Columbus native, who is associate director of AJCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national Community Services Department. He is a masterful advocate for the causes AJC holds dear: Support for Israel, energy security, and intergroup outreach. American Jewish Committee seeks a secure Jewish future in a more just world through global Jewish advocacy. In Cincinnati, AJC sponsors the Thanksgiving Diversity Lunch, Community Intergroup Seder, and the Simon Lazarus Awards for outstanding high school volunteers.

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Arlene and Bill Katz of Amberley Village will receive the American Jewish Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Community Service Award at an Initial Gifts Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Mayerson Jewish Community Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We selected Arlene and Bill for this honor because of their outstanding volunteer roles and civic accomplishments,â&#x20AC;? said Patti Heldman, AJC Cincinnati Chapter president. Arlene, who retired after 20 years at Hamilton County Juvenile Court, has volunteered for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s causes and for improving intergroup relations. She was president of Family Service of Cincinnati and the Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition. A former Enquirer Woman of the Year, Arlene mentors a girls club and serves on the boards of 4C for Children, Bridges, and the Friends of the CollegeConservatory of Music. She formerly served as a board member of Girl Scouts and the JCRC. Bill, the co-owner of S P Agency, one of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest locally owned independent insurance agencies, was president of the board of the Mayerson Jewish Community Center during its crucial building phase from 2005 to 2008. At the Jewish Federation, he has chaired allocations and co-chaired the campaign. Bill has also served on the United Way board. Both Bill and Arlene graduated from Walnut Hills High School. He is a Uni-

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Blue Ash resident Deirdre Willingham and M o n t gomery resident Gail Symons will be among 41 area professionals honored

Nov. 20 at the Salute to YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers Gala. Nominated by local companies for their accomplishments, honorees have committed to volunteering with the YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers Program to prepare students for college and beyond. Willingham knows that with diligence comes reward. Since beginning her career with Western & Southern Financial Group as a business processor, hard work has earned her three promotions to get to her current position as a technical service analyst. Working in a team environment, she is responsible for system testing and support and development of life insurance system. In addition to her full time job, Willingham is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer information systems. Willingham has always enjoyed reaching out and helping others, and especially is looking forward to being a positive influence in the lives of young people. An employee of Hewlett Packard since 2004, Symons has found opportunities through work to fulfill her desire to be a positive influence in the lives of children. As a member of HP’s “Team Cincinnati” – a group that organizes social events and community

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the organization. The Orchestra appreciates the support provided by the city of Blue Ash, the city of Montgomery, the Fine Arts Fund, the William O. Purdy, Jr. Foundation, the John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust and the Ohio Arts Council, as well as that of individual contributors. The Kroger Co. through the Montgomery Kroger store sponsors this concert as a concert supporter.

service projects – she has participated in numerous activities. Some of those have included taking photos of children with Santa at Cincinnati Museum Center, city cleanup through People Working Cooperatively, and making home renovations for a co-worker injured in an accident. Last year she was also involved in a leadership training program at Taft Elementary School and this year is assisting Riverside East Academy to develop a student counsel. Helping young people to find personal success is something she said she hopes to do for the rest of her life. Hill Harper, a star of CSI NY and top selling author, will be the gala’s featured speaker. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and be held at the Duke Convention Center Friday, Nov. 20. Reservations are $100 per person or $125 with the VIP reception. For more information, the public can the YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers at 362-YMCA; e-mail tmiles@cincinnatiymca.org or visit www.myy.org. Since its beginning, the YMCA Teen Achievers Program has awarded more than $175,000 in scholarships, assisted youth with more than $3 million in awarded scholarships, and engaged more than 4,000

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Pete Dowd of Sycamore Township, senior vice president for Wells Fargo Insurance Services, was elected to the board of directors of the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati Dowd and Northern Kentucky. Dowd brings to the organization leadership and business experience combined with previous board service. During his nine years on the board for the Council on Child Abuse, he also served as president. “I believe strongly in the value of character in the marketplace and I appreciate the work that the council is doing to foster that. I am also excited about their programs to educate our youth on the importance of character and how character impacts their lives. Hopefully I can help to get that message out to a larger segment of our community,” Dowd said. The Character Council of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky is a local nonprofit, non-religious organization whose mission is to foster character development in children and adults as a foundation for success in life. The Character Council works with organizations to facilitate positive cultural change, contributing to an enhanced society through an unwavering personal focus on good character.

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RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

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Church of God of Prophecy

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Haiti Mission Trip 2010 sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February. Call the church office for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.

Connections Christian Church

Loveland Presbyterian Church

The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

Epiphany United Methodist Church

Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Epiphany’s Wee Three Kings Preschool has openings for the 18-24 month Parent’s Day Out classes. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Choose one or two days a week. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and play with children his/her own age, while you get some much needed time to yourself. Call Stacy at 6834256. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.

Hartzell United Methodist

The Sauerkraut Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 7. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are needed by Sunday, Nov. 1. For reservations, call 891-8527. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

The church is offering weekly adult Sunday school classes and monthly mid-week contemplative services and labyrinth walks. Visit www.hydeparkchurch.com for dates, times and locations. Nursery care for infants is provided each Sunday from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. The church is at 1345 Grace Ave.; 871-1345.

Kenwood Fellowship Church

All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.

Loveland United Methodist

The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Membership At Loveland UMC – The first step is to attend an “Explore LUMC Breakfast,” where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Loveland UMC. Childcare is provided. Breakfast is held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.

Montgomery Community Church

The church is hosting “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Library (11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event at the church. Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or e-mail

mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is hosting “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road. It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event starting at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 5872437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.

New Church of Montgomery

The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.

The church is continuing the series, “Tell Me Why? Answering Life’s Biggest Questions” Sunday, Nov. 1, with the sermon, “Why Should We Ask ‘Why, God,’ instead of ‘Why God?’” It is based on the scripture reading Ecclesiastes 1:19 & 12:13. Communion and All Saints will be observed this Sunday. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

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Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

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Northern Hills Synagogue

Northern Hills Synagogue-Congregation B’nai Avraham is hosting its annual rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Jewelry, electronics, collectables, clothing, toys, and more will be available. At 1 p.m., the bag sale will begin, when an entire bag of merchandise can be purchased for $5. The synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, Deerfield Township; 9316038; www.nhs-cba.org.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Worship times starting Sunday, Sept. 6: 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-4244.

River Hills Christian Church

Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students; meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 5830371. The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.

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6461 Tylersville Road (1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day) 513-779-1139

Sundays 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45am Nursery Sun 9:00am-noon Church School Classes for All Ages, 9:45am www.saintanne-wc.org

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. (across from Oasis Golf Course) Ph. 513-677-9866 www.epiphanyumc.org Contemporary Services: Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am Traditional Service: Sunday - 10:30 am

HARTZELL U.M.C. 8999 Applewood Dr. Blue Ash, OH 45236

St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Childcare is provided for all services.

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NorthStar Vineyard Community Church

Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org û

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Chelsea Wood & Paul Guder Paul Nicholas Guder, formerly of Loveland, and Chelsea Morgan Wood of Mahomet, Illinois, would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The groom is the son of Drs. Klaus and Laura Guder of Loveland. Guder is a 2001 graduate of Sycamore High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Illinois in Computer Science and Mathemat ics. He is employed as a systems administrator at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ms. Wood is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Larry and Jan Wood of Mahomet, IL. The bride is a 2008 graduate of the University of Illinois and recently completed an internship in Dietetics at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. A January, 2010 wedding is planned in St. Louis. After honeymoon ing in Florida, the couple will reside in central Illinois.

LUTHERAN

683-2525

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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com

Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com

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PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org

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Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org

Sharonville United Methodist

8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services

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October 28, 2009

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Local youth leaders sponsor new teen area at festival The new “Teen Area” at the Taste of Blue Ash proved to be a huge success. The teen area was sponsored and staffed by the Northeast Community Youth Coalition. The Youth Coalition is made up of student body leaders from Moeller High School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Ursuline Academy and Sycamore High School. Activities included: corn hole, a velcro wall, a climbing wall, pop-a-shot (basketball), and two raffle baskets. The Youth Coalition also sold Macy’s Shop for a Cause tickets. The $5 Macy’s Shop for

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Volunteers work at the rock climbing wall at Taste of Blue Ash.

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Local non-profits, church congregations and other community groups can now take advantage of a comprehensive program designed to deal with grief – at absolutely no charge. The Grief Recovery Program, offered by the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, helps people move beyond the pain of any loss and achieve healing. Developed by the Grief Recovery Institute, the program creates a safe environment to learn how losses affect us, and how to move past the grief and pain through new actions. A trained and certified grief recovery specialist leads each session. “Many organizations, from non-profits to community groups, help those at a time in their lives when they need it most,” said Mike Strick, bereavement coordinator, Crossroads Hospice. “The Grief Recovery Program is a cost-free tool they can conveniently host at their location to further serve their constituents,” he said. Organizations interested

The Grief Recovery Program, offered by the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, helps people move beyond the pain of any loss and achieve healing. It was developed by the Grief Recovery Institute. in offering the Grief Recovery Program for their members can contact the Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation at 793-5070. Crossroads Hospice is committed to being at the forefront of the hospice care industry, to continually shape the way palliative care is viewed and administered. The mission of Crossroads Hospice is to provide highly unique, comprehensive, and compassionate hospice services to persons experiencing a life-limiting illness and to their caregivers.

What a nursing home should be. The Deupree Cottages are brand new. Imagine a nursing home that doesn’t look or feel like one. Where there are no nurses’ stations or medicine carts, but rather a hearth room, open kitchen, den, and spa. Nestled just off Erie Avenue on the Deupree House retirement community campus, Deupree Cottages provides a level of Person-Centered care that will forever change your image of what a nursing home should be.

A day in the life.

Yesterday “Tom” enjoyed his favorite breakfast of wafﬂes, berries and juice around 10 am. He was up till after 11 pm the night before watching the ball game and the evening news.

During the day he and a staff person bonded over a jigsaw puzzle. After an afternoon nap, he enjoyed the news and chicken marsala for dinner. Tonight, he stayed up

late again because his family stopped by to visit. He played Wii Bowling on the wide screen with his grandsons until after 9:30 pm!

Please call Emerson Stambaugh while there are still rooms available. 513.561.6363 estambaugh@erhinc.com deupreecottages.com

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Evening of Hope honors participants On Oct. 3, The Wellness Community used the occasion of their fall fundraising gala, the Second Annual Evening of Hope ... A Celebration of Life presented by Mercy Health Partners, to honor a local couple who have leveraged their own experiences with cancer to bring hope to many others struggling with the disease and other health difficulties. Chuck and Julie Geisen Scheper first became involved with The Wellness Community in 1992 as participants in TWC’s free cancer support programs when Mr. Scheper was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Since that time, they have actively promoted TWC’s mission, which is to help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support, education and hope. The Wellness Community was relatively new to Cincinnati at the time the Schepers first got involved. For Mr. Scheper, TWC’s Patient Active concept – which encourages people with cancer to be informed and empowered to actively

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The Evening of Hope Commitee, from left: front row, Christy Neyer of East Walnut Hills, Anita Schneider of Amberley Villiage and Betsy Baugh of Springfield Township; back row, Judy Dombar of Blue Ash, April Davidow of downtown, Linda Green of Indian Hill and Aaron Bley of Harrison. participate in their fight for recovery along with their healthcare professionals – was a catalyst in helping him decide to pursue a second opinion and learn about additional treatment options, which proved successful in his cancer fight. He and his wife, Julie, have been active supporters of The Wellness Community ever since, both locally and

on the national level. In 1999 Mr. Scheper joined TWC’s National Board and he serves as its chairman. The Schepers are lifelong residents of Northern Kentucky and graduates of Thomas More College. Mr. Scheper has been the chief operating officer for Great American Financial Resources Inc. since 1999

Julie Geisen and Chuck Scheper and Mrs. Scheper, following a 25-year career in counseling, is very active as a volunteer advocate involved in education, social justice, and cancer awareness issues. They have both been recognized many times for their leadership and commitment to the community. Mr. Scheper received the Mike Partin Community Leadership Award from the Covington Business Council in 2000, was honored by the American Cancer Soci-

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ety at their 2002 Striders’ Ball for his work promoting cancer research and clinical trials, and is a member of the executive committee of Vision 2015. Mrs. Scheper received the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Humanitarian Award in 2005, is a member of Thomas More College’s Distinguished Alumnae League, and is a board member of Covington Partners in Prevention and BRIDGES for a Just Community.

Beyond lending their strategic and leadership talents to TWC and other organizations, the Schepers have provided hope and assistance on a personal level to many people in the community affected by cancer. Leveraging their own personal experiences, they have become advocates, coaches and caregivers to other cancer patients and those struggling with health difficulties. “Chuck and Julie are shining examples of people who have used not only their gifts and talents, but also their own struggles and difficulties, to find ways to enhance the lives of others,” said Rick Bryan, executive director of The Wellness Community of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. “They have meant so much to The Wellness Community as an organization, certainly, but maybe even more importantly they have been an ongoing inspiration to all of us on a personal level.”

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Enter the Passion for Fashion Competition In this year’s Passion for Fashion Competition, students competing in contest from The Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati will be asked to create Fashion Marketing, Merchandising or Retail Management plan. To be eligible, students must be a senior in high school, set to graduate in 2010, complete an entry and release form, have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.0. They must also write a short essay describing their interest in fashion and submit a finished product or

plan for the fashion marketing & merchandising and retail management category (for complete details, visit www.artinstitutes.edu). The Fashion Merchandising faculty at The Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati will host two workshops to help contestants brainstorm and flesh out their individual entries. Students are encouraged to think about projects focusing on one of four topic areas: Store Layout, Marketing Plan, Product Development, and Trends and Concepts.

A workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati campus, at 8845 Governor’s Hill Drive in Symmes Township. Deadline for entries into The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition is Nov. 20. For more information on how to enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition and for official rules, visit www.artinstitutes.edu or contact Wendy Raymond Hacker at 8332430 or whacker@aii.edu.

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October 28, 2009

DEATHS William E. Allen

William E. Allen of Blue Ash died Oct. 10. Survived by wife, Connie (nee Tye) Allen; children, William Franklin (Melinda) Allen, Missi (Brian) Bahr, Teresa (John) Pfeffer, Wesley (Brittany) Allen and Brandon Wheeler; grandchildren, Haley, Bradley, Sydney, Jarrod, Oliver, Grace, Reese, Lilliana and Keira; also survived by two brothers, six sisters and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Services were Oct. 14 at McKelvey Road Baptist Church. Memori-

Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597.

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Jerome J. Hutten

Jerome J. Hutten of Blue Ash died Oct. 14.

Survived by wife of 50 years, Georgia Hutten; son, John Arnold Hutten; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Oct. 17 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS BLUE ASH

11037 Oak Ave.: Coloma Washington to Robison Ronald L.; $127,000. 3581 Cooper Road: Penklor Properties LLC to Higgins Julie; $145,000. 4413 Victor Ave.: Macmann Gary R. @5 to Weeks Holly; $103,000. 4436 Victor Ave.: Meyer Amy J. to Knisley Amy; $135,500. 4716 Maynard Drive: Brown Stanley to Schierloh Andrea; $73,000. 9486 Tramwood Court: Hull Joseph F. & Karen S. Scheibly-Hull to Prudential Relocation Inc.; $310,000. 9486 Tramwood Court: Prudential Relocation Inc. to Seal Perry F. III; $310,000.

MONTGOMERY

Mayfair Of Montgomery Condominium LLC to Zelepuhin Irene; $124,000. 10576 Cinderella Drive: Lessemann David A. & Patricia M. to Lutz Robert Wm; $245,000. 5305 Cooper Road: Causey Melissa to Decker Kyle P.; $144,000. 8753 Tanagerwoods Drive:

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. Klosterkemper Mary D. to Friedman Jason S.; $225,000. 9630 Ross Ave.: Garry Brasch Custom Homes Inc. to Davies Sarah J.; $587,755. 9693 Delray Drive: Lucke Robert S. @3 to Gartner Lindsay M.; $167,500. 9854 Tollgate Lane: Garnica Gregory D. to Blanford Rita F.; $219,000.

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Irene K. (nee Kalivas) Perry, 83, of Montgomery died Oct. 20. Survived by children, Paula (David) Gilchrist, Frank (Paula) Perry and Babs (Tim) Stanford; grandchildren, Paul and Rachel Perry, Kristin and Samantha Stanford, Melissa Lorenz, Elizabeth Wentz and Richard and Ryan Gilchrist; greatgrandchildren, Harper Sophia Wentz and Annabelle Irene Lorenz.

Julia Mary Weingartner

Julia Mary Weingartner, 94, of Sycamore Township died Oct. 18. Survived by children, Joan and Ed

Reynolds, Judy Marsh, and Jean Sue Ryan; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchilWeingartner dren. Preceded in death by father, Frank Nehrer; mother, Mary (nee Rosenhoffer) Nehrer; husband, John Parker Weingartner; sons, John “Red” Weingartner and James Weingartner, and daughter, Jeri Lou Day. Services were Oct. 21 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland.

POLICE REPORTS

ties LLC to Statt Anthony C.; $48,500. 3861 Limerick Ave.: Kemper Jason to Wilmer Kihmberly A.; $149,500. 3957 Larchview Drive: Cain John T. to Crisp Erica M.; $98,500. 5420 Galbraith Road: Galbraith Road Office Condominiums LLC to Srkm Enterprises LLC; $600,000. 5781 Bayberry Drive: Wiot Jason D. & Jennifer A. to Kramer Paul M.; $355,000. 7797 Keller Road: Innis Charles R. & Charlene N. to Rodriguez Maira B.; $875,000. 8423 Wexford Ave.: Felder Kevin D. to Conroy Daniel P. &; $155,000. 8504 Donna Lane: Kalista Valerie to Kline Michael J.; $168,000. 8659 Lancaster Ave.: Lyons Douglas E. @3 to Stieringer Jane; $95,000. 8661 Lancaster Ave.: Lyons Douglas E. @3 to Stieringer Jane; $95,000.

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10923 Barrington Court: Vonbenken Fadja F. to Shank Hannah L.; $129,000. 12196 Second Ave.: Roswell Proper-

Irene K. Perry

Preceded in death by husband, Paul A. Perry. Services were Oct. 23 at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45263-3597; or the Alzheimers Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

10319 Riverwalk Lane: Maynor William T. & Lauren H. to Reidy Brendan J.; $347,500. 11732 Gable Glen Lane: Pond Stuart W. to Pierce Patricia M.; $122,500. 11739 Woodwind Drive: Willis Gregory to Cook Kyle; $145,000. 11993 Streamside Drive: Hitchens Lynnann to Watts Kyle K.; $267,500. 12031 Timberlake Drive: Weger Timothy N. & Debra K. to Dimaculangan Jason &; $270,000. 8882 Humphrey Road: Klump Robert A. to Mad Realty LLC; $160,000.

BLUE ASH

Arrests/citations

Blake S. Hundley, 17, 11020 Grand Ave., theft, criminal mischief at 11085 Centennial Ave., Oct. 11. Anthony D. Muccino, 40, 5227 Stirrup Court, possession or use of a controlled substance at Railroad Avenue and Cooper Road, Oct. 13. Matthew A. Trost, 21, 4371 Hunt Road, criminal mischief at 4371 Hunt Road, Oct. 17.

Incidents/investigations Aided case At 4184 Grand Ave., Oct. 6.

Criminal mischief

Someone placed an emergency flare in a microwave oven at Blue Ash Recreation Center at 4433 Cooper Road, Oct. 13.

Found property

A black duffle bag was found at the Blue Ash library at 4911 Cooper Road, Oct. 6.

Petty theft

A man said someone took $200 from a locker at Blue Ash Recreation Center at 4433 Cooper Road, Oct. 6. Someone took an arm band radio, value $40 at 9395 Kenwood Road, Oct. 6. A man said someone took $310 at 5061 Myerdale Road, Oct. 10. Someone took a road flare kit, value $50, and security straps for cargo, value $50, from Matthew 25: Ministries at 11060 Kenwood Road, Oct. 11. A woman said someone took a Nokia E71 cell phone, value $100, and a

cell phone case, value $20 at 11020 Grand Avenue, Oct. 11. A woman said someone took a 54inch Sony television, value $300, and two bar stools and a table, value $25, and paid with four counterfeit $20 bills at 5035 Twinbrook Court, Oct. 13. A man said someone took $22 from Sell Pak and Ship at 9725 Kenwood Road, Oct. 16.

Petty theft, petty theft

A woman said someone took a total of $291 from two vehicles at 9400 Wynnecrest Drive, Oct. 16.

Petty theft, criminal damaging/endangering

About police reports

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Steven Wright, 21, 2026 Weyer Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 24. Shane Redd, 19, 1945 Elm Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 24.

A man said someone took a Garmin GPS 700 series, value $250, and damaged the driver’s side window of a vehicle, $200 at 4767 Creek Road, Oct. 6.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

A Blue Ash motorcycle was damaged in a training exercise at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office at 11021 Hamilton Ave., Oct. 14.

Burglary

Property damage (city property)

Theft

Someone took eight aluminum lighting fixtures, value $10,000, from Ursuline Academy at 5535 Pfeiffer Road, Oct. 8.

Theft ($500 or more)

Someone failed to pay a $581.15 bill at Crowne Plaza Hotel Cincinnati at 5901 Pfeiffer Road, Oct. 7. Someone took 30 bank bags containing $750 from Queen City Vending at 10123 Alliance Road, Oct. 16.

Plexiglas damaged and merchandise valued at $2,700 removed at 7752 School Road, Oct. 1.

Room entered and TV of unknown value removed at 8109 Reading Road, Sept. 25.

Identity fraud

Reported at 12126 Coyote Court, Sept. 30.

Theft

Sunglasses of unknown value removed at 7800 Montgomery Road, Sept. 27. Garbage cans of unknown value removed at 5220 Kugler Mill Road, Sept. 27. Pipe of unknown value removed at 10764 Montgomery Road, Sept. 28.

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