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Cats and dogs

Elizabeth (Betty) Meyers is so easy to talk with, and her cat, Tonka, is just as friendly as can be. Betty is 108 pounds of hilarity, good will and generosity. Her Glendale home has the requisite cat toys, and Betty used to own dogs who are lovingly remembered in framed photos throughout her apartment. SEE LIFE, B1

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This year, 4th begins on 3rd A rundown of local July 4 weekend events:

Evendale

July 4th – 10K run – The village will host its 29th annual 10K Run and 4.5 mile walk at 8 a.m. The race benefits Phi Lambda Pi, Evendale’s teen organization. The following roads will be most affected by the run between 8:10 a.m. and 9 a.m.: Cooper, Otterbein, Stanwin, Winnebago, Acton, Oxbow, Lamarc, Cooperhill and Ambler. Cooper Road will closed to incoming traffic during the run. Pool games – 2 p.m. at Recreation Center Fourth of July Fest – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; live band Most Wanted; inflatables, kids’ carnival, food vendors, raffle prizes, cornhole, split the pot and more. Rozzi fireworks – 10 p.m.

Sharonville

Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Sharonville’s 4th on the Loop Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Paul Vail VFW Post 4369, 3318 E. Sharon Road, Sharonville. The theme is “Celebrate Sharonville’s Heroes.” The parade travels down Main St. left onto Reading Road and ends at Depot Square. The event is free. Call 5632895.

Wyoming

Saturday, July 3 – The parade theme is "America Rocks!" Parade registration begins at 9 a.m. on Worthington Avenue in front of the Civic Center. Parade begins at 10 a.m. Awards will be presented to the neighborhoods that best exemplify the theme. children’s games and food provided by the Junior Women’s Club will be available immediately after the parade. Festival – From 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. kids can enjoy inflatable slides, bounces and games at Oak Park. A concert by BlueStone Ivory will begin at 7:45 p.m. with fireworks by Rozzi at 9:45 p.m. at Oak Park. Parking at Oak Park is limited to emergency vehicles only. Free shuttles will be available at the front of the high school on Pendery Avenue and at the Tot Lot parking lot beginning at 7:30 p.m. Handicap parking is available at the city building (800 Oak Ave.), with a golf cart shuttle running between the handicap parking and Oak Park. Wyoming Family Aquatic Center will be open from noon to 6 p.m. and admission is free for all Wyoming residents. Call 821-5200 or e-mail lrusnak@wyoming.oh.us.

Lynne Ballantine makes a home health care visit to John Lesick at Maple Knoll.

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Maple Knoll program a healthy success at 15 By Kelly McBride

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Maple Knoll has celebrated 15 years of offering a service that has grown in need and value to its recipients. Home health care started at the retirement community after administrator Bobbi Graham saw a need for more home health services at Maple Knoll. “I started to put together a program for those recovering from illness or injury, or who had temporary needs,” she said. “All of this was within the goal of being comfortable in their own home.” She said the home health care service has been well-received over the years by patients as well as family members who gain peace of mind.

Charles Schroeder was one of those residents who was recovering from surgery and needed health care. A nurse came to his residence at Maple Knoll and made sure he was recovering properly. “I am single and was capable of taking care of myself,” he said. But after the surgery, “a nurse came to check on me and see if I was all right.” “She made sure the medications I needed were ordered and taken as they should be,” he said. That gave him peace of mind. “She stayed as long as I needed,” he said of the nurse’s home visit. “When she felt I was capable to continue on my own, I did.” As the program has grown in services over the years, it also has expanded past the Springdale

location to other Maple Knoll sites, such as the Knolls of Oxford in Butler County, and Sycamore Senior Center, among others. About 100 patients make up the typical case load for the program that employs eight-to-10 nurses, three physical therapists and occupational therapists, several home health aids and a medical social worker. “I do believe it was very beneficial,” Schroeder said. “It made it easier for me to come home and get back to a normal semblance of life.” “Getting them back to their highest potential is what we aim for,” Graham said. “We are instrumental in helping them stay at home as long as they can, and that’s what they want to do, stay independent as long as possible.”

Registering history

The Board of Trustees at Gorman Heritage Farm is applying for the 185year-old farm to become part of the National Historic Register. The bank barn was built in 1835. See Story, A2.

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Gorman Heritage Farm applying for National Historic Registry By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

Most Evendale residents know the importance of Gorman Heritage Farm to their community. Now the farm Board of Trustees and staff are looking to make Gorman Heritage Farm a nationally recognized historic site. Brian Babb, on the farm board of trustees, told village council at its June 10 meeting that the farm is applying to have Gorman Heritage Farm part of the National Historic Registry. “It’s a treasure here in the village,” Babb said of the farm. Babb said eligibility requirements for the registry require the site to be at least 50 years old and have maintained the basis of its

National recognition

To learn more about the National Historic Register and the benefits that Gorman Heritage Farm could receive from the national recognition, visit http://www.nps.gov/nr/

The farmhouse was built in 1835. historic integrity. Gorman Heritage Farm is a 120-acre working and educational farm on Read-

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The spring house was built in 1835. zation. It is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The farmhouse, springhouse and bank barn

were all built in 1835 and the alfalfa barn was built in 1911. Babb said being on the

National Historic Registry would benefit the village and the farm because it would be on a national list, it encourages preservation of the farm and provides extra tax benefits. Mayor Don Apking said he supports the farm in their quest for national recognition and would push for signs near village boundaries that recognize Evendale as the “Home of Gorman Heritage Farm.”

Evendale chiropractor celebrates 50 years By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

The Weis Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center started in a small office and house building in Sharonville with one chiropractor, Dr. Gerald Weis, in

1960. Fifty years later, the Evendale business, is going strong, now run by Weis’s partner, Dr. Joe Finucan. Weis began his practice with about five to 10 patients a day, who paid only $4 for an office visit.

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“It says a lot about a business. The fact the we had that kind of connection is pretty neat.”

Dr. Joe Finucan Runs the Weis Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center in Evendale, talking about seeing third and fourth generation patients

Finucan now sees about 35 patients a day at 10671 McSwain Drive location, where the business has been for the last 20 years. Finucan joined the practice with Weis as a partner in 1997 and continued to run the business after Weis retired in 2003. Finucan said that many third and fourth generation of patients come to the center for both physical therapy and chiropractic visits. “It says a lot about a business. The fact the we had that kind of connection is pretty neat,” Finucan said. Finucan said he and Weis helped to develop

referrals from medical doctors to help patients with spine and joint condition receive specialized care. Chiropractic care, muscle strengthening, physical therapy, ultrasound and electrotherapy are just a few of the things available for patients at Weis Chiropractic. Finucan said he plans to have an open house to encourage prospective patients to check out the center but has not set a date. For more information on the Weis Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center, visit www.weischiro.com or call 563-0414.

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Dr. Joe Finucan, center, is celebrating his practice, Weis Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center’s 50th year this year. The center, in Evendale, was founded by Dr. Gerald Weis in 1960. With Finucan, from left: Ashley Calvert, Jodie Black and Joyce Mayer.

Sycamore Township looking for new administrator By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

Sycamore Township is on the hunt for a new township administrator. Board of Trustees president Tom Weidman said current Administrator Rob Molloy told trustees he will retire effective July 31. Weidman said there is no deadline on when an administrator would be

hired and said that planning and zoning Administrator Greg Bickford would fill in on administrative duties after Molloy retires. “There are a lot (of Molloy resumes) to read through,” Weidman said. “We’ll see who we think is the best

fit.” Weidman said he has received several resumes for the position and he and the other trustees are in the process of selecting candidates to interview. The board will vote on a new administrator at one of its regular meetings. “We will get it done as quickly as possible,” Weidman said.

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Dogs on board at Sharonville day care By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Trains rumble past this depot, recently opened as a station for special guests. They trot in, on leashes, with tails wagging. The Dog Depot in Sharonville offers day care and boarding for dogs in a setting that caters to all sizes and temperaments. The former car repair shop offers vast space for dogs to run and play, or sleep quietly. Natalie Lotspeich, who also owns the Dog Depot grooming salon in Glendale, provides indoor and outdoor activities for her guests, who check in through a lobby reminiscent of an oldfashioned hotel. A wall filled with cubicles offer a place for the guest’s leash, and each is issued a numbered key fob. Inside the 5,500-squarefoot facility in Sharonville, fenced-off areas are designed to separate dogs due to size and behavior. A separate, dimmed area holds crates for dogs to rest under a star-lit ceiling. Outside, covering another 5,500 square feet, are several play areas for dogs to enjoy the sunshine, with a play set for exercise and chairs for lounging. “There are three play areas so all variety of dogs don’t have to be together,”

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Natalie Lotspeich checks in the dogs like an old-fashioned hotel, with leashes and other items stored in a cubby and a numbered key fob assigned to the dog. Lotspeich said. “That way, timid dogs can have their own area.” She said the Dog Depot, 2583 Sharon Road, isn’t a traditional boarding facility. “Dogs are able to interact

They can also hold pooch parties. For $150 owners can celebrate birthdays, obedience school graduations, or even host a yappy hour. A cake identifies the guest of honor, and puppy pals receive treats served in party cups. Owners play games with their dogs, such as an obstacle course that tests the pet’s obedience. The owner leads the dog through the course, holding a cup of water in the leash hand. The dog that obeys best, causing the least amount of jerking on the leash, will retain the most water in the cup. Owners need to bring the pet’s food, as well as any bedding the dog needs for an overnight visit. “It’s important,” Lotspeich said. “A change of diet can cause digestive problems.” Day care costs $18 for a full day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Half day rates for a fivehour stay cost $10. Overnight stays cost $24. Arrangements can be made at 771-7387 (PETS).

all day long,” she said. “They are pack animals, and are happiest in a pack environment.” Owners can drop off the dogs for a day of care or for a longer stay of boarding.

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Concert schedule makes for a harmonious summer

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A list of local concerts through August. To include your event, log on to Cincinnati.com/Share

Twilight Concert Series McDaniel Sports Complex, 11797 Solzman Road Sunday, Sept. 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Friday Summer Concert Series 8 p.m. at Towne Square

Tuesday Summer Con cert Series 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Amphitheatre, Cooper Road Red, White & Blue Ash 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Northwest corner of Reed Hartman Highway & Glendale-Milford Road Taste of Blue Ash Friday, Aug. 27-Sunday, Aug. 29 Blue Ash Towne Square Friday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Atlanta Rhythm Section and Little River Band Saturday, noon to 11p.m. – Player, Night Ranger, The Guess Who Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. –

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Recreation Center, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. July 17 – Tom Daughterty Band. “Tom Dorsey Tribute” July 31 – Ralph and The Rhythm Hounds. Up-Tempo Blues Band Aug. 14 – Half-Way Home. All Americana Aug. 28 – Live From Cincinnati. 50s to 80s Show Band Sept. 11 – Six Pac. All American Country

Eight Days a Week, the Beatles tribute band, will perform concerts in Loveland and Wyoming this summer. Members are clockwise from left: Gary Partin as Paul McCartney, Craig Rouse as George Harrison, Tom Hawkinson as John Lennon and Brian Owens as Ringo Starr. perform in Nisbet Park

Loveland

Concert In The Park Sunday, July 11, 6 p.m. Loveland Ministerial Association will perform in Nisbet Park. Sunday, July 18, 6 p.m. 8 Days a Week will perform in Nisbet Park. Sunday, Aug. 8, 6 p.m. Midnight Special will

Sunday, July 18, 6 p.m. 8 Days a Week will perform in Nisbet Park.

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Concert In The Park July 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., McDonald Commons Street Dance Aug. 21, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Festival in Sycamore July 16 - July 17 Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road Friday – Jon Justice Band, Gamut, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas Saturday – The Natalie Wells Band, The Whammies, Survivor

Wyoming

Wednesdays live on the Village Green All concerts from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In case of rain, all Family Entertainment Series events will take place at the Civic Center. July 14 – Eight Days A Week, Village Green Park July 28 – The Infinity Ball featuring the Kidz Zone, Village Green Park Aug. 11 – Pete Wagner Band, Village Green Park

Scarlet Oaks teacher receives 2010 Excellence Award The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute has announced the 2010 recipients of its Teachers of Excellence Awards. Local educator Debra Moy of Scarlet Oaks Career Campus was among this year’s winners, selected for her commitment to educating tomorrow’s hospitality leaders. She was one of six hospitality

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Michael Wesley Holditch has been named to the 2010 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Iowa. He is from Wyoming.

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Michelle M. Johnson has been named to the 2010 spring semester dean’s list at Boston University. She is from Sharonville.

teachers nationwide to receive the award. The Teachers of Excellence Award recognizes exceptional teachers who use the hospitality school-to-career curriculum in their classrooms, developed by AHLEI. A former manager and training director for Ramada Inn, Moy has

been with Great Oaks since 1991. Her students regularly win regional and state recognition; this year, for example, three of her students earned silver medals in state Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America competition. Moy was Ohio’s nominee for the Teacher of Excellence Award. The instructors honored with a

Teacher of Excellence Award were nominated by school-to-career directors in their states based on exceptional dedication to the hospitality curriculum. The winners extended the program’s curriculum by motivating their students to participate in internships and by using guest speakers, field trips and other

opportunities within the lodging industry to make the program even more successful. Moy was recognized at the Stars of the Industry awards luncheon during the American Hotel & Lodging Association Summer Summit in Phoenix June 16.

Sharonville Chamber awards scholarship The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce presented a scholarship award to Katie DePeel, a 2010 graduate of Princeton High School. DePeel will attend the University of Cincinnati. “Katie has been a member of our key club, works

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with students in music, and has worked as volunteer in Sharonville for events,” said William Sprankles, principal, Princeton High School. Barbara Scull, president, The Alleen Co. and vice chair of the Sharonville Chamber said, “I was impressed with Katie’s poise and positive attitude. I know her parents, Phyllis and Brian, are thrilled for her.” “Presenting scholarships to young people who are the future of our country is one of the reasons, we, the Sharonville Chamber, work so hard to raise funds for our scholarship and community programs,” said Rich Arnold, president,

Sharonville Chamber of Commerce. This was presented to DePeel and her family dur-

ing the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce’s Business Connection Lunch featuring Greg Rhodes, the founding

director of the Reds Hall of Fame and currently the Reds team historian as the speaker.

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Black leaves Wyoming as 1 of the greats

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Wyoming High School’s Jibreel Black was one of the most heavily recruited football players in program history and led the Cowboys to one of their best seasons with a 13-1 record and a trip to the state semifinals. B l a c k ’s favorite Cowboys’ m e m o r y came several games before that, though, when Wyoming took down Indian Hill to win the CHL championship in the last game of the regular season 50-49. “That was the first time we beat Indian Hill when I was at Wyoming and it showed all the hard work we put in during the offseason wasn’t for nothing,” Black said. Black was the winner of the 2010 Tri-County Press Sportsman of the Year award. Readers nominated and voted for candidates through online voting. “He’s obviously meant a great deal to our program,” Wyoming head coach Bernie Barre said. “He’s a great player and his ability helped us win games and brought a lot of notoriety to our team and our program.” Barre also said he was a great role model for younger players and did a great job as a team captain. “It’s extremely important to have kids like that who work hard and set a good example,” he said. “Some of the kids we have now who

are getting looks from college programs have benefited greatly from the role model that Jibreel has been.” Black, a standout defensive end, was the Division III Defensive Player of the year and was a Maxpreps.com S m a l l School AllAmerican. He was also a member of the South All-Star team in the North-South All-Star Classic. Despite being around a new group of players, Black immediately took on a leadership role there as well. “I ran into the coach of that team, Mark Crabtree, and he let me know how much he enjoyed Jibreel and what a great kid he was and what a great leader he was for their all-star team,” Barre said. “As soon as he got there for practice, he took over a leadership role and was named one of the captains.” Black said he enjoyed having a leadership role for the Cowboys this season and said he wanted to show people the true potential of Wyoming football. He also said he tried to model his leadership style off of some of the captains of NFL teams. “I tried to lead by example on and off the field and then would pull guys aside from time to time to help them out,” Black said. Barre said Black was very popular on the team and in the school and that he’s just a great all-around kid.

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• Ohio Division III Defensive Player of the year • Maxpreps.com Small School All-American • Captain of 13-1 Wyoming football team • Going to the University of Michigan on a football scholarship

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Jibreel Black takes down St Francis Desales’ Nick Gentile for a loss. Wyoming head coach Bernie Barre called Black the best defensive lineman he’s ever coached. “He’s nice, and he’s fun to be around. He’s very personably and very outgoing,” Barre said. Black wasn’t always the best player on the field and found the confidence to be successful in his high school career as a freshman. “The upperclassmen were so big and a lot of other freshmen were afraid of them. I was on the scout team and I don’t know what it was, but I made a lot of

plays and started talking a little smack to the upperclassmen. It gave me a lot of confidence that I could compete with them. It made me think I could be good at this,” Black said. He committed to play Division I collegiate football at one of the major powerhouses in college football, the University of Michigan. Playing in the Big 10 means he’ll be going against his brother, Larry, a sophomore

defensive tackle for Indiana. Michigan plays Indiana on Oct. 2. “It should be a lot of fun to go out there and have a good time trying to get the win. It’s going to be weird but at the same time it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Black said. He’ll be playing his home games in one of the largest football stadiums in the country, but Black knows what it’s like to play

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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy senior Erin Lloyd (black jersey) fights for the ball against a St. Bernard defender in the third quarter of a Jan. 25 game. Lloyd is the Tri County Press Sportswoman of the Year. haps, is Lloyd’s extensive service work. She has taken six mission trips to Monterrey, Mexico, where she worked in an orphanage. “I liked working with kids,” Lloyd said, “and wanted to find something local to do.” And she found it. Lloyd has volunteered throughout high school for TOP (The

Outreach Program) Soccer, a recreational team for special-needs children. “I could not be more proud of her,” said Lloyd’s mother, Camille. “She is a focused young lady and has a great head on her shoulders.” Coleman said Lloyd exemplified CHCA’s “Win Twice” philosophy by not only succeeding on the court, but also by “bringing glory to God.” “She realized that she’s been fortunate and that she should help people who aren’t,” her father said.

in front of a passionate group of supporters. “The environment on Friday nights in Wyoming is awesome,” he said. “The community really supported the football team. We had the most support out of a lot of teams in the state and I loved playing with the guys there. The support from the community was great.” It will be a long time before people forget Black and his contributions to Wyoming as Barre called Black one of the great players to come through Wyoming. “It’s tough to compare his position to a quarterback or a cornerback like Ahmed Plummer, but he was certainly the best defensive lineman I’ve ever coached,” Barre said.

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the National Honor Society, she graduated with a 3.7 GPA and was a member of Mu Alpha Theta, a math organization. “Erin has not only been one of our finest athletes at CHCA, but also one of our finest students,” CHCA Athletic Director Matt Coleman said. Most impressive, per-

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Wyoming High School’s Jibreel Black was one of the top defensive players in the state in 2009 and will be attending the University of Michigan on a football scholarship.

Lloyd masters CHCA’s ‘Win Twice’ motto Recent Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy graduate Erin Lloyd was listed as a forward on the Lady Eagles’ basketball roster, but don’t let that fool you. She has range. In fact, the Evendale resident set a single-season school record as a senior by drilling – rather appropriately – 33 three-pointers. “It’s the result of thousands of hours of shooting threes,” said Lloyd’s father, Steve. Lloyd’s work ethic is likely one reason she was named the Tri-County Press Sportswoman of the Year, as voted by fans. The award is given to those who exhibit the highest of standards on and off the field. “It feels amazing,” Lloyd said. “It’s an honor.” This past season, Lloyd was the second-leading scorer – averaging around 10 points per game – for the Lady Eagles, which finished 15-6 overall and second in the Miami Valley Conference Scarlet division. “My passion for the game drove me to play whenever I had the chance,” Lloyd said. “I didn’t really think of it as practice; it was more so doing something I wanted to do.” Lloyd was also driven in the classroom; a member of

Lloyd will carry that selflessness to Wittenberg University, where she will play basketball. She aspires to make varsity as a freshman – Wittenberg also has a JV team – and simply wants to stay healthy and playing as much as possible. The same can be said for Lloyd’s brother, John, who also graduated from CHCA this year; he will punt for the University of Cincinnati football team. “For us, it’s a dream come true,” her father said. “It’s been great to see them win and lose with grace and dignity.” Aside from basketball, Lloyd, who turns 18 in July, shouldn’t have a problem keeping busy; she is premed and plans to major in biology. “I couldn’t be a more fortunate father,” he said. “She’s really made being a dad look pretty easy.”

• All-MVC as a junior and senior • All-MVC Academic Team all four years • SW Ohio All-District as a senior • Holds school record for most three-pointers made in a season (33) • Member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta • Has more than 500 hours of community service • Has gone on six mission trips to Monterrey, Mexico • Volunteers for TOP Soccer • Will play basketball for Wittenberg University • Is pre-med and plans to major in biology

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All-star Schneider heads to Ball State

Moeller High School tight end David Schneider of Evendale takes the field for the East-West All-Star game Thursday, June 10. Schneider, son of Mary Carole Schneider and Phil Schneider, will attend Ball State University in the fall and will play tight end for Cardinals. He left right after the all-star game for Muncie, Ind., to train for the upcoming season. The business major had six full-ride scholarship offers to play football.

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East bests West Above: Recent Moeller graduate Robby Sunderman opened on the mound for the East in the East-West All-Star Game at Prasco Park June 6. The East won the first game 9-0, while the second game ended in a 2-2 tie. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/ CONTRIBUTOR

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Right: Recent Wyoming High School graduate Evan Aleshire throws out an East runner during the East-West AllStar Game at Prasco Park June 6. The East won the first game 9-0, while the second game ended in a 2-2 tie. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/STAFF

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CH@TROOM If you had one day to do anything, where would you spend the day locally? Why? “I would like to check into a hotel with a lovely pool with no children splashing about. Then lazily float on a raft while someone brings me umbrella drinks (a swim up bar would be great too!)” C.A.S. “I would happily spend the day on my front porch, reading. My front porch is my summertime oasis – lush with plants and comfortable wicker furniture. Great place to read, nap, chat with neighbors as they pass by.” J.S.B. “If I had one day to do anything locally, I would spend it in the company of my wife and our daughter, providing she could find someone to watch her two little ones so we could relax. “My oldest son doesn’t like this kind of stuff, so I wouldn’t make him join in, and our youngest son is out of town. “We could include my wonderful next door neighbors, and have a nice meal catered in, with a bunch of firewood, some cold ones, and some good music. “May not sound like much, but boy, I like it!!” B.B. “Most likely in a comfortable hammock under a large shade tree on a low humidity/low temperature day listening to the natural surroundings. No phone, no Internet, no interruptions. Why? Stress relief.” O.H.R. “One day to do something locally ... I’d want to be on a yacht cruising the Ohio River with blue skies and sunshine. I’d want to be waited on with whatever I wanted to eat and drink and have my family and friends with me. That would be a great day!” E.E.C. “Would love to spend one day, when not so hot, on a gravel bar in a secluded area of the Little Miami River fly fishing and bird watching.” J.Z. “Start the day at the street stalls on Court Street buying fresh produce then go to the Anderson Ferry and ride it into Kentucky. From there visit Devou Park in Covington. Then visit the Peace Bell in Newport and have lunch at Pompilio’s. From there visit the Krohn Conservatory and other museums in Eden Park. Check out Mount Adams on the way down to visit Fountain Square and stroll around. Go to Sawyer Point and stroll around then have dinner at the Boat House. If there’s a Reds’ game, take that in then call it a day.” R.V.

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Next questions Gorman Heritage Farm’s Board of Trustees has applied to have Gorman Heritage Farm part of the National Historic Registry. Do you think the farm should be on the registry? Why or why not? What does patriotism mean to you? Who is the most patriotic person you know? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.co m with Chatroom in the subject line. “I grew up in the ‘40s and ‘50s in the city of Wyoming, and seldom get back out to the Valley. That’s where I’d spend a leisurely summer day. “I’d stop by both of my family homes and my grandparents Sears house (I’ve been fortunate to go through them as an adult). I’d drive by homes where relatives and friends lived so long ago, the golf course where we went sled riding and the convent grounds next to it, where we picked blackberries, had picnic lunches, picked wildflowers for our mothers, and visited the chapel. “The bakery where we got our birthday cakes is still there, and I’d stop for a treat. Of course many of the landmarks of my youth are long gone: the two drugstores with soda fountains, the 5 and 10 cent store, Kraus’ Hardware store, a hodgepodge of merchandise including penny candy, bubble gum, and bulk marbles for kids; the Vogue Theater, where we spent Saturday afternoon watching double features and where I got my first job; the dairy, where we watched milk being bottled and visited the horses in their barn; and the wonderful old library across from my school. “As I drove around Wyoming on my day there, all I’d have to do is close my eyes and I’d see them all again. It would be a wonderful day.” S.S. “Probably at Kings Island or at a picnic at the home of a family member. Why, because it doesn’t get any better than being with family.” B.N. “From the time I was a little kid I always looked forward to going to Coney Island,so I guess as I have got older my one day would be spent at Coney to bring back old memories.” L.S. “At a park with my family. Western Hills has some great ones, especially for children: West Fork Park, Mitchell Memorial Forest, Miami Whitewater, Garden Paradise Park in Delhi, and Fernbank Park are out favorites. Our daughter also loves the playground at Harvest Home.” R.R.

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Bills show appreciation for Ohio’s veterans, families The brave men and women who fight for our nation in the Armed Services deserve recognition for their sacrifices as well as policies to address the unique challenges they and their families face. When I was elected to the Ohio House in 2008, I pledged to make veterans a top priority. I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress toward helping our veterans receive the help and support they deserve. Last year, I co-sponsored and Gov. Strickland signed a bill designating August as “Ohio Military Family Month.” This legislation represents our gratitude to military families and reminds them that the support they provide to Ohio’s military men and women is neither forgotten nor taken for granted. Dating back to the Civil War, Ohio has provided bonuses and benefits to veterans upon their return home. I carried legislation in the House to continue this tradition by extending a bonus to Ohio veterans who have returned or are returning from the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts. Last November, voters overwhelmingly approved this Veterans’ Bonus Program. This year, I introduced legisla-

tion to implement the mechanisms to enable the state to award these small tokens of gratitude. This was folded into another bill to State Rep. create an income Connie tax deduction for Pillich the bonuses, ensuring Community thus our veterans Press guest receive the full columnist amount of the award. This bill also protects the votes of Ohio military members voting overseas by including provisions of the federal MOVE Act. These provisions make absentee ballots available sooner so military and overseas voters have a better chance of getting their ballots back on time. Military members can also request absentee ballots electronically under the MOVE Act, thus circumventing the timeconsuming process of requesting a ballot via mail. To protect our military men and women when they deploy or receive a change of station, I introduced and the House passed the “Military Lease Bill.” It allows members of the active duty mili-

tary, National Guard, and reserves to terminate their housing lease if they must move for service. The bill, which mirrors the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, applies to all service members, whether active duty, reserve or National Guard. As deployment nears, military families require time together, to both strengthen family bonds and ensure an orderly transition as they take on new roles. I co-sponsored the Ohio Family Medical Leave Act, passed by the House and signed into law last year, to help family members cope with the deployment or injury of a loved one by affording up to two weeks leave for the spouse and immediate family members of military personnel called to active duty. The terms of leave also apply if a service member is injured, wounded or hospitalized while serving in a combat zone. We owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans. These new policies are a few ways we can support and give back to those who have given so much for us. State Rep. Connie Pillich represents Ohio’s 28th House District in the Ohio House of Representatives. Contact her by phone at 614-466-8120, toll free 1800-282-0253 or by email to district28@ohr.state.oh.us.

Helping seniors prevent falls According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15,800 older adults died in 2005 from injuries sustained during a fall. One third of those over the age of 65 will sustain a fall within the next year. Yet, falling is not part of the “normal” aging process. So, why do so many aging people fall? Older adults frequently have chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, vision trouble and diabetes which increase the risk of falling. Additionally, as we age we experience weakness from inactivity, medication side effects, inhome dangers and psychological changes. All of these factors combine to increase the risk of falls. For example, health problems that lead to falls can be seen in those diagnosed with diabetes. Changes in blood sugar can cause blurred vision, muscle weakness/fatigue, numbness in the hands and feet and dizziness. Many medications given for management of diabetes have side effects of dizziness, abnormal heartbeats and weakness. In-home dangers such as stairs, throw rugs, cords and low lighting become more dangerous in the presence of weakness and vision problems. Chronic illness and limited activity lead to depression, which is managed with more medications and often promotes more inactivity. It is no wonder a study of falls in older adults determined that those who have diabetes are 25 percent more likely than other older adults to sustain a fall.

Being aware of these risk factors and taking steps to stop or reverse this downward cycle can reduce the risk of falls and improve quality Barbara of life. MaintainPiper ing blood gluCommunity cose levels is in Press guest imperative reducing sympcolumnist toms such as dizziness, blurred vision and muscle weakness/fatigue. Consult with your health professional for advice in controlling blood glucose levels and information regarding diet. Ask your health professional or pharmacist to review your medications on a yearly basis to reduce side effects and adverse interactions. Combat muscle weakness/fatigue with regular exercise. Seek advice from a physical therapist for assessment of your strength, walking pattern, balance and posture. Following an assessment, your therapist will recommend an appropriate exercise program to prevent falls and injury. Occupational therapists can also assess your home for hazards that can increase risk of falls and make suggestions to increase safety in the home. Such suggestions can include use of hand rails, increased lighting, placing a phone in each room, use of an emergency call system, increasing pathway width and securing flooring.

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A Glendale woman has built a business concept around two things that people strive for: laughing and dreaming. Robin O’Neal Kissel, an author, communications specialist and yoga instructor, among many other attributes, dove into the concept to help others “use their innate human gifts to access the beauty and truth of their spirit.” She teaches a laughter yoga class, where “the idea is that you laugh for exercise.” “I want to spread laughter, and I love the idea of healing through laughter,” Kissel said. “It’s all about healing through peace.” She will bring the exercise routine, which she said

is not physically stressful, to Mallard Cove in July. “It’s fun, it’s easy, and I love it,” she said. Kissel can be contacted at laughndream@gmail .com, or 659-3356. She also has tapped into the phenomena of dream. Everyone has them, and after researching dreams, she came to believe that all of them contain messages. “Personal transformation happens during dream time,” she said, “but people are clueless, they are asleep.” “I wanted to bring that conversation to the surface,” Kissel said. “By having somebody hear it, you can recognize something that might make sense. “I want to show the interaction between dream life and waking life.”

THINGS TO DO Celebrate the 4th

The city of Madeira is hosting the City of Madeira Independence Day Festivities at 8 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Sellman Park, 6612 Miami Ave. Madeira Middle School, Madeira. Concessions are available. Music by Above the Bar is at 8 p.m. Fireworks are at 10 p.m. (Bring seating.) There is also a Madeira Mile 1K Family Fun Run on Miami Avenue at 6:15 p.m. and a parade on Miami Avenue at 6:30 p.m. The event is free. Call 561-7228; or visit www.madeiracity.com.

is hosting the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Independence Day Concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Montgomery Park, 10101 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. The theme is “Independence Day 1976!” with a salute to bicentennial of nation’s founding. It includes patriotic music, marches and songs plus selections made famous by Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Hawaii Five-O and others. It is part of the Montgomery Independence Day celebration. Admission is free. Call 2320949.

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• The City of Blue Ash is hosting the Blue Ash Concert Series from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Blue Ash. The concert features patriotic music by U.S. Military Band of Flight. Bring seating. The event is free. Call 7456259 or visit www.blueash.com. • The City of Montgomery

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What I promised would only take a few minutes turned into two hours of a rollicking good time of anecdote sharing with Elizabeth (Betty) Meyers. She is so easy to talk with, and her cat, Tonka, is just as friendly as can be. Betty is 108 pounds of hilarity, good will and generosity. I’m going to see if I can stick to the easy to follow, low carb eating plan she gave me. Since Betty began the interview with Tonka, I’ll write about her first. She was a feral cat that a friend was caring for Evelyn until Tonka develPerkins oped an ear tumor. Community To save the friend heartache, Betty Press the volunteered to have columnist her put down. Instead, she sold her Bengals season tickets to pay for Tonka’s medical and dental bills. Now she is a half-deaf, toothless, half-earless cat whom Betty walks on a leash. She planned to make Tonka a therapy cat for the ill, but that hasn’t worked out yet. Not that it’s Tonka’s fault; she’s a real sweetheart who thinks she’s a soccer goalkeeper. Betty kicks rolled up plastic under the table and Tonka kicks it back. Of course, their Glendale home has the requisite cat toys, but the plastic “soccer ball” seems to be Tonka’s favorite. Betty used to own dogs, who are lovingly remembered in framed photos throughout her apartment. She taught all her pets to open doors. Betty also happens to have a big heart for people. A dedicated financial supporter of WMKV, WGUC, WOBO radio stations, Krohn Conservatory, the Cincinnati Civic Orchestra and the Boy Scouts, she donated oxygen masks for animals to EMS. When the power was out after the 2008 windstorm, she felt it was a waste to let food go bad, so she made soup on a neighbor’s gas stove and put a sign on her car advising that anyone could help themselves. Betty loves gardening, and cares for the flowerbeds at her aunt’s Maple Knoll cottage. Her green thumb created an attractive landscape of impatiens, vincas, lilies and irises. Because useless noise irritates her senses, Betty has no television. She listens to the radio, and if something of interest is televised, she watches at a friend’s home. Partial to reading, she enjoys newspapers, magazines and books. Betty believes in personal contact over electronic communication. Therefore, she

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Betty Meyers with some of her stunning house plants. is a wonderful letter writer. Her letter to me about the Cincinnati Civic Orchestra is what prompted that interview. Those who read it were very pleased and surprised. Betty writes complimentary letters to Mark Curnutte and Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer. After most Bengal home games, she sends coach Marvin Lewis or a player a word of encouragement and sometimes a suggestion. These letters are hand written because Betty doesn’t type and doesn’t own a computer. Even though she doesn’t think so, Betty has led an interesting life. Born in Hyde Park, she’s lived in Springfield, Ohio; Illinois and Arkansas. In

her teens, Betty worked at the video arcade of a carnival. For 14 years, she was a truck driver traveling to different states. She wrote an advice column for truckers called semi informative, and still distributes copies of trucking information penned by others. Seeking a change, Betty graduated nursing school and did her role transition at the Alzheimer’s unit in Maple Knoll. Now, she’s looking for work in that field. Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.

Summerfair Cincinnati awards scholarships Summerfair Cincinnati, a non-profit in Anderson Township, has selected three local senior high school students as recipients of the organization’s high school scholarship program. The students are participants of Summerfair Cincinnati’s exhibit of Scholastics Art Awards entries. This year, first place was awarded to Dylan Burroughs (Milford High School). Burroughs will

receive a $250 scholarship. Second place, and a $150 scholarship, was awarded to Emily McNamara (Oak Hills High School). The third place award, and a $100 scholarship, went to Katherine Young (Mason High School). Scholarships can be used towards purchasing books, art supplies, tuition for freshman-level art courses or enrollment fees for select area art classes.

In addition to the three scholarship winners, Raquel Zanoni (Wyoming High School), Lauren Murray (Mason High School) and Maria Martinez (Sycamore High School) received honorable mentions. “The talent exhibited at this year’s Scholastics Art Awards was truly remarkable,” said Summerfair Cincinnati Executive Director, Sharon Strubbe. “We are pleased to be

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 1

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Venus and Mars, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. Plus-level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Wyoming.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Thursday Evening Quick Walks, 6:30 p.m. Bob Roncker’s Running Spot, 267 E. Sharon Road. Walk about 4-5 miles in an hour. With Susan Fryman and Jim McGruder. Free. 772-7999. Glendale.

FARMERS MARKET

Springdale Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike. Fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, meats and honey. Presented by City of Springdale. 346-5712. Springdale.

MUSEUMS

Miller House, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Miller House, 7226 Miami Ave. Sears, Roebuck House. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Madeira Historical Society. 240-4348. Madeira.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Patriotic music by US Military Band of Flight. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads, Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - JAZZ

The Hitmen, 8 p.m.-midnight, Tony’s, 6771993; www.tonysofcincinnati.com. Symmes Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Keith Bender, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. 10:30 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Woods. Tour 11 historic buildings depicting life in the 1800s. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 2

ART EXHIBITS

A Generation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery Veronique, 530-5379. Symmes Township.

CIVIC

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 9 a.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

FIREWORKS

City of Madeira Independence Fireworks, 10 p.m. Sellman Park, 6612 Miami Ave. Entertainment and fireworks. Bring seating. Family friendly. Free. Presented by City of Madeira. 561-7228; www.madeiracity.com. Madeira.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Piazza Discepoli Glendale, 23 Village Square. $10. 7716611; www.piazzadiscepoli.com. Glendale.

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.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY

City of Madeira Independence Day Festivities, 8 p.m. Sellman Park, 6612 Miami Ave. Madeira Middle School. Concessions available. Music by Above the Bar at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Madeira Mile 1K Family Fun Run on Miami Avenue at 6:15 p.m. Parade on Miami Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Free. Presented by City of Madeira. 561-7228. Madeira.

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Live Music Saturday, 7:30 p.m. deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road. Variety of groups perform. 247-9933; www.deshas.com. Montgomery.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Independence Day Concert, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Montgomery Park, 10101 Montgomery Road. Theme is “Independence Day 1976!” Salute to bicentennial of nation’s founding. Patriotic music, marches and songs plus selections made famous by Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Hawaii Five-O and others. Part of Montgomery Independence Day celebration. Free. Presented by City of Montgomery. 232-0949. Montgomery.

MUSIC - JAZZ SENIOR CITIZENS

Birthday Party Bash, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Humana Guidance Center, 11316 Montgomery Road. Light refreshments, Bingo with prizes and guest speaker. Ages 50 and up. Free. 2472100. Symmes Township. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 3

ART EXHIBITS Faculty Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, Free. 833-2400. Symmes Township. A Generation of Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery Veronique, 530-5379. Symmes Township. FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 9 a.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill. Montgomery Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. Downtown Heritage District Public Parking Lot, Shelly Lane and Straight Street, Locally grown and organic produce, meats, pastries, granola and more. Weekly demonstrations include cooking, composting and nutrition. Free. Presented by Montgomery Farmers’ Market. 535-1514. Montgomery.

FIREWORKS

Indian Hill Fireworks, 9:45 p.m. Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road. Free. Presented by Village of Indian Hill. 561-7926. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store, Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Indian Hill Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. Cincinnati Country Day School, 6905 Given Road. Parade travels along Shawnee Run Road and ends at Drake Road Primary School with food, drinks and activities for children. Presented by Village of Indian Hill. http://ihill.org. Indian Hill.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Independence Day Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Read what it is like to be proud of our country. 794-9440. Kenwood.

The Hitmen, 8 p.m.-midnight, Tony’s, 6771993; www.tonysofcincinnati.com. Symmes Township.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Turner-Wilson Gospel Legacy Concert, 7 p.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 40 Coral Ave. Sixty-fifth family reunion in honor of founders, Samuel and Ada Wilson Turner. Free. 771-9135. Glendale.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Keith Bender, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. 10:30 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

RECREATION

Kids Triathlon Training Clinic Series, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Venus, 7795 Cooper Road. Clinics designed to answer questions about Fit to Fight Ovarian Cancer Kids Triathlon in Mason July 18. Ages 7-15. $20 for child and adult; $15 Montgomery residents. Reservations required. Presented by Venus Fitness For Her. 368-9319. Montgomery. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 4

FIREWORKS

Blue Ash Fireworks, 10 p.m. With Rozzi Famous Fireworks. City of Blue Ash,, Northwest corner of Reed Hartman Highway and Glendale-Milford Road. Bring seating. Free. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Blue Ash Red, White and Blue Ash, 2 p.m.10:35 p.m. Music by Yes 6 p.m. and Peter Frampton 8:05 p.m. City of Blue Ash. Northwest corner of Reed Hartman Highway and Glendale-Milford Road. National music entertainment, food and family activities. Free. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 745-6259; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash. Sharonville’s 4th on the Loop Parade, 2 p.m. Paul Vail VFW Post 4369, 3318 E. Sharon Road. Theme: Celebrate Sharonville’s Heroes. Parade travels down Main St. left onto Reading Road and ends at Depot Square. Free. Presented by Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department. 5632895. Sharonville.

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Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Sharonville’s 4th on the Loop Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Paul Vail VFW Post 4369, 3318 E. Sharon Road, Sharonville. The theme is “Celebrate Sharonville’s Heroes.” The parade travels down Main Street left onto Reading Road and ends at Depot Square. Call 563-2895. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 5

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Springdale.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Empowered for Life, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Equipping Center, 9909B Springfield Pike. Free. Presented by Timothy McClure Ministries. 295-0640. Woodlawn.

SUMMER CAMP YMCA

YMCA Camp Creekwood Traditional Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday Happenings. Daily through July 9. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Weekly-themed activities. Scholarship assistance available. Hamilton County Vouchers accepted.. Ages 5-12. $175, $135 per week; $35, $25 members pre or post camp. Registration required. Presented by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. 7915000; www.ymcacampcreekwood.org. Blue Ash. YMCA Camp Creekwood Teen Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily through July 9. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Emphasis on leadership development, cultural awareness and self-worth combined with traditional camp fun. Scholarship assistance available. Ages 12-14. $180, $140 members. Registration required. Presented by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. 791-5000; www.ymcacampcreekwood.org. Blue Ash. YMCA Camp Creekwood Sports Clinics, 9 a.m.-noon Soccer. Ages 4-6. Daily through July 9. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Basketball. Daily through July 9. Ages. 5-9. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Tennis. Ages 7-14. Daily through July 9. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Scholarship assistance available. $115, $85 members. Registration required. Presented by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. 791-5000; www.ymcacampcreekwood.org. Blue Ash. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 6

AUCTIONS

Charity Quarter Auction, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Brookwood Retirement Community, 12100 Reed Hartman HighWay. Lower Level. Products from Avon, Arbonne, Jennifer’s Thumbprint Designs, Mary Kay, Stampin’ Up, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware and Wildtree. Bring canned good for additional free ticket. Benefits American Paralyzed Veterans. $1 per paddle. Presented by Cincinnati Direct Sales Network. Through June 7. 793-6211. Sycamore Township.

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HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

SUMMER CAMP NATURE

Gorman Heritage Farm Camp, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Science Camp, ages 8-12. Daily through July 9. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Campers discover workings of family farm, work with animals and explore the garden. $200-$220, $160$180 members. Registration required. 5636663; http://www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. W E D N E S D A Y, J U L Y 7

ART EXHIBITS Faculty Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, Free. 833-2400. Symmes Township. CIVIC

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000;

www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Tai Chi Class, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Humana Guidance Center, 11316 Montgomery Road. Instructed Tai Chi for beginners. Reservations required. 247-2100. Symmes Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 9 a.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Tasting Table, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. microWINES, 794-9463; www.microwines.com. Kenwood.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

The Wire-to-Wire Reds: Sweet Lou, Nasty Boys, and the Wild Run to a World Championship, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Author signing in honor of 20-year anniversary of championship season. 794-9440. Kenwood.

MUSIC - JAZZ

The Hitmen, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tony’s, 677-1993; www.tonysofcincinnati.com. Symmes Township.

MUSIC - ROCK

Two of a Kind, 7 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Twopiece band featuring Jay, guitar, and Amy, vocals, presents classics from yesterday and today. 793-4500. Blue Ash.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Worship Service, 7 p.m. Montgomery Assembly of God, 793-6169. Montgomery.

SUMMER CAMP NATURE

Gorman Heritage Farm Camp, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Sprouts, ages 4-5. Parent or guardian must accompany child. Daily through July 9. Gorman Heritage Farm, $200-$220, $160$180 members. Registration required. 5636663; http://www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Visitors welcome. Presented by Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club. 4591491. Springdale.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cincy Dance Studio, 8143 Camargo Road. Suite B, $10. Registration required. 859-630-7040; www.cincydance.com. Madeira.

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Coney Island is hosting the Coney Island Balloon Glow from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 3, on the banks of Lake Como at Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. The event includes music, entertainment, more than 20 glowing hot air balloons and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display. The glow is free, but pool and ride pricing applies; $10 parking after 4 p.m. Call 513-232-8230 or visit www.coneyislandpark.com. Pictured are some glowing balloons from last year’s event.

Wyoming Farmers’ Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wyoming Avenue Farmers Market, Corner of Wyoming and Van Roberts avenues, Local organic and sustainably-raised fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat, and carefully produced cottage products. Presented by Wyoming Farmers Market. 761-6263; www.wyomingfarmersmarket.net. Wyoming. Turner Farm, 9 a.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

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The Cincinnati Museum Center OMNIMAX Theater will offer a double feature of “Mysteries of the Great Lakes,” and “Legends of Flight,” beginning July 2. “Mysteries” takes the viewer through the freshwater ecosystem with the lake sturgeon fish, pictured, as a guide. “Flight” zooms you through the sky and shows movie-goers aviation history and technology. Films will run through midNovember. Single film ticket prices are $7.50; $6.50 ages 60 and up; and $5.50 ages 3-12. Tickets to both films are $13, $11 and $9. Call 513-287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

Life

Tri-County Press

June 30, 2010

Some basic considerations about freedom Most Fourth of July holidays come and go casually. It’s good to get off work, take in a game, have a cookout, watch a parade or fireworks. To be honest, however, very little or no time is spent thinking about the blessings of freedom. During the last decade, the collective life of our country has been undergoing change and freedom threatened. The World Trade Towers destruction, the shoe and underwear bombers, the SUV packed with explosives left in Times Square on a Saturday night, the prediction that more such attempts are coming, etc. – keep us looking over our shoulders. There are enemies who don’t understand what true freedom nor our respect of it. Add to this the catastrophic spill of oil in the Gulf of Mexico, the staggering debt of $13 trillion, the immigration issue – and a mood develops that waits for another

tragic shoe to drop. English historian Arnold Toynbee noted all the major civilizations that have come and gone or diminFather Lou ished over the Guntzelman centuries. For a few their Perspectives diminishment was due to conquest from without. But most of the civilizations declined because of deterioration from within. He also theorized that as new civilizations arose they tended to be located in a westerly direction from the previous one. If he’s correct, we may wonder, is China the next major civilization that will rise to great power and prestige we as decline? America is and has been a great country because of our dedication

to individual rights and a commitment to freedom. We could question if China, which curtails individual rights and restricts freedom, could rise to world power status. Yet, it’s been done before. That’s why our ancestors came to America in the first place – to escape such governments and rulers. To keep our freedom pure and effective, we must learn what freedom means today and what it demands of us. For too long we have equated freedom with license – and many have paid the price for that misconception. Many arrogantly claim, “This is a free country, I can do what I want!” Accepting this concept as true has led us to push the envelope too far, generated a coarse incivility, immodesty, narcissism, violence and the slow erosion of our morals. Freedom does not mean the ability to do anything I want. Freedom means the ability to do what I

ought. License means doing whatever I want, irrespective of the consequences or harm to self or others. American Baptist minister and Harvard chaplain Peter Gomes explains, “Freedom’s only virtue is that it enables us to pursue that which God desires for us and which we, in our heart of hearts, desire for ourselves.” (italics mine) Freedom requires reflective choices about the purpose of life. Our Declaration of Independence is actually a Declaration of Dependence. The Constitution of the United States makes its citizens independent of kings, dictators, parliaments and even majorities as regards to basic rights and liberties. But our dependence is grounded on “the Creator,” who “has endowed man with certain inalienable rights among which are the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” If our freedom came from a king or the government, then that king

or government could take it away. It is only because our freedom comes from God that it is called “inalienable,” i.e. it cannot be taken away. If we enslave ourselves to ego, power, government, drugs, prejudice or religious fanaticism, we’re not free. God wants none of these for us. Paul writes, “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” (Galatians 5:13-14) Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Springdale hosts immunization clinic first, third Wednesdays each month The Springdale Health Department has an immunization clinic for children from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Municipal Building at 11700 Springfield Pike. Appointments are not nec-

essary. Parents should bring their children’s immunization records. Vaccines are free to those without insurance or with Medicaid. Immunizations given include diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP, Td, Tdap), polio (IPV), measles,

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(for children), rotavirus and chickenpox (Varicella). TB skin tests are also offered (free to Springdale residents and Princeton school children, $15 non-residents.) The health department offers a lipid/glucose profile from 8 to 11 a.m. the third

Thursday of every month. The procedure is a finger stick, and one should not eat or drink anything except water for 12 hours before taking their test. Included in this profile are total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, HDL/TC ratio and glu-

cose. The clinic is by appointment only, and there is a $15 charge for the screening. This is for Springdale residents. For more information, call the nurse, Jean Hicks, or to make an appointment, call the Health Department at 346-5725.

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June 30, 2010

Take a bite out of summer fruit, veggies Last week we were picking black raspberries from my bushes. T h i s week I went with daughterin-law Jessie and grandkids Rita Luke, Will Heikenfeld and Jack Rita’s kitchen tRouster’so u-pick blueberry farm in Clermont County. The blueberries, like everything else, are a couple weeks early this year. They were beautiful and we left with loaded buckets of blueberries. Jess freezes most of hers for pancakes; I freeze some and make jam, as well. You’ll find a recipe in the box of pectin.

Lemon parfait with fresh berries

This is a very soft-set parfait, perfect for layering with seasonal fruits. I made it mostly with blueberries. All berries have lots of vitamin C and are full of fiber, so eat up! 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 ⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups fresh berries Combine cream cheese

and sugar. Beat on low speed until smooth. Add cream and beat until smooth. Increase speed to medium high and beat until cream is billowy – it won’t hold stiff peaks. Add lemon juice and stir briefly just to blend. Line up four parfait or wineglasses. Beginning with berries, evenly layer berries and cream. Garnish with mint sprig. Can be made three hours before serving. Serves four.

Love at First Bite’s yellow squash and tomato parmesan

Thank God I have a young editor, Lisa Mauch, who turned me on to this cookbook. It’s inspired by the four hugely popular vampire-based fantasy romance “Twilight” novels by Stephenie Meyer. The novels chart a period in the life of Isabella “Bella” Swan, a teenage girl who moves to Forks, Wash., and falls in love with a 104year-old vampire named Edward Cullen. The series is told primarily from Bella’s point of view. Book No. 3, “Eclipse,” is coming out as a movie and opens June 30. The cookbook, “Love at First Bite: The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook” by Gina Meyers, is a fun read, plus the recipes look pretty darn good. Here’s one I’m going to try, since my squash is

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“Love at First Bite” is a cookbook written by Gina Meyers based on the “Twilight” series of books and movies. already bearing abundantly. The recipe wasn’t clear – it didn’t tell what to do with the other half of the veggies, etc. so I am assuming the whole dish is a layered one. 2 yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1⁄2-inch slices (I’ll be using zucchini) 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1⁄2-inch slices 1 ⁄2 cup grated Parmesan, divided 1 tablespoon dried oregano (I’ll be using 2 tablespoons fresh) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted (I’d use a bit more) In an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, layer half the squash and tomatoes on the bottom. Sprinkle half the cheese and half the oregano. Drizzle with half the butter.

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Rita and grandsons Luke, Will and Jack at Rouster’s blueberry field. Make more layers, topping Preheat oven to 375 with cheese and oregano. degrees. Drain cherries, Serves six. reserving 1 cup juice. ComAnd here’s the quote at bine Splenda and cornstarch the end: “What if I’m not in saucepan and stir in the hero? What if I’m the reserved juice. Cook until bad guy?” - Edward. mixture begins to boil. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from Cherry pie with Splenda heat; stir in lemon juice, For Helen Kane, who extract and food coloring. wanted a sugar-free pie with Fold in cherries; cool slightcanned cherries. ly and spoon into pie shell. Place second shell over 2 cans, 14.5 oz. each, filling and make slits in top. pitted tart red cherries Bake 40 to 50 minutes or 3 ⁄4 cup Splenda granulatuntil crust is nice and golden. ed Cover edges with foil to 1 ⁄4 cup cornstarch prevent overbrowning, if 2 teaspoons lemon juice necessary. Cool an hour 1 ⁄4 teaspoon almond before setting up. extract Few drops red food coloring if you want Quick pickled beets We should all be eating

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more beets. They help prevent cancer and birth defects. For Laura, a Northern Kentucky reader. No real recipe, but here’s how I do it: drain a can of sliced or small whole beets. Slice a medium onion thinly and add to beets. In a saucepan, bring to a boil a cup of cider vinegar, sugar to taste (start with about 1⁄3 cup) and a dash or two of salt. Pour this over beets. Some people add a dash or two of allspice or cloves. Cool and chill. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

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June 30, 2010

Return to Work announces July schedule The Great Oaks Return to Work Resource Center offers free advice, seminars and assistance to jobseekers four days a week at the Scarlet Oaks Career Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville. The center, which will be closed the week of June 29, but re-opens on July 6, offers regular no-cost semi-

Lights, camera, read Thousands of kids and their families recently attended the premiere of “Lights, Camera, READ!” the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s 37th annual Summer Reading Program. At the official kickoff party, these library Superstars personalized canvas-covered books for all their summer reading notes and caught a sneak preview of the great prizes they can win just for having fun reading.

Become a Superstar at the Public Library this summer. The 2010 Summer Reading Program runs through July 31 at all 41 Library locations in Hamilton County. Summer Readers of all ages (preschoolers, kids, teens, and grown-ups) can play a part in the reading scene and win prizes, too! Sign up as an individual, family, or group at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/ SummerRead/.

the Answer,” and “What Do Recruiters and Hiring Managers Really Want?” The Great Oaks Return to Work Resource Center is open for jobseekers who need free access to computers, copy/fax machines, phones, advice on creating a resume and other free services to help in the job search.

Meeting

The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Connection Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Elements Conference and Event Centre at 11974 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Guest speaker will be Greg Rhodes, the founding director of the Reds Hall of Fame and now the Reds team historian. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register, visit www.sharonvillechamber.c om, send an e-mail to info@sharonvillechamber.co m or call Pat at the Sharonville Chamber office at 554-1722.

Business Enrichment Series

The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business Enrichment Series 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Scarlet Oaks, 3254 E. Kemper Road. The panel of guests will include: Michael Crowe, loan officer of HCDC; Patrick Longo, vice president and director of the Hamilton County Business Center; and Bonnie Deer, SBA busi-

ness development specialist. Cost is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at www.sharonvillechamber.c om or e-mail info@sharonvillechamber.co m.

Kent named to board

Bill Kent of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has been named a member-at-large of the Greater Cincinnati Health Council Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2011. He lives in Wyoming.

CABVI elects new board president

Michael Lichstein, Ph.D., has been elected president of the board for the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He is the agency’s 17th board president and first blind board president in its 99-year history. Lichstein is a clinical psychologist in private practice. Born with retinoblastoma, he lost his sight in his right eye at birth and became totally blind by age 8. Lichstein, who earned

his master’s and doctorate degrees in psychology from the University of Cincinnati, is a past board Lichstein member of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology. He has also served two consecutive terms as treasurer of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Council of the Blind of Ohio and is a Career Connect mentor for the American Foundation for the Blind. Lichstein lives in Wyoming.

Vidhi Bakshi of Mason visited the Sharonville Branch Library with her mother during the library’s Summer Reading kickoff party. Here she holds up her kickoff creation, a canvas-covered book she decorated for keeping all of her Summer Reading notes. This year’s theme, “Lights, Camera, READ,” takes participants from page to big screen. Plus, it’s easy to sign up on the library’s new online registry system at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/SummerRead. There you can also learn more about all the many great ways to enjoy Summer Reading by attending great programs and having fun reading for prizes.

Montgomery Cyclery and Fitness is sponsoring its eighth annual Books for Bikes Summer Reading Program. Over the past seven years, they have enjoyed the opportunity to promote a healthy summer of exercising kids’ minds and bodies by rewarding the students in grades K through eight with hundreds of prizes for their efforts in improving their reading skills. Kids can win bicycles, gift cards, helmets and other cycling accessories while enjoying their favorite books this summer. Here is how it works: 1. Read a book.

2. Complete an entry form. (1 per book) 3. Drop off, mail or email your entry form to any of the five Montgomery Cyclery locations. 4. Read another book, and repeat steps 2 and 3 (no limit). Entry forms can be picked up at any Montgomery Cyclery & Fitness store or filled out or printed from their website, www.montgomerycyclery.c om. Four winners will be drawn weekly starting in July. The four grand prize winners of the terrific new bikes will be drawn Labor Day weekend.

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Wyoming Family Practice Center announces the departure of Jeffrey Susman, M.D., effective June 30, 2010. Dr. Susman is relocating to a new position outside of Cincinnati.

You may remain with Wyoming Family Practice Center by simply calling us at (513) 821-0275 the next time you wish to schedule an appointment. You will be scheduled with an available physician of your choosing. Wyoming Family Practice Center 305 Crescent Avenue (513) 821-0275

WEST CHESTER MEDICAL GROUP A N N O U N C E S A H E A LT H Y A D D I T I O N !

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KEVIN M. BUNDY MD Family Medicine

Kevin Bundy MD is pleased to announce the relocation of his practice from Goshen to West Chester where he will work in association with the exceptional physicians of West Chester Medical Group.

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The center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information or a complete schedule of activities, visit www.greatoaks.com/returnt owork or call Lisa Slutsky at 612-5864.

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Kristen, 11, and Lauren, 7, Horn of Sharonville with the books they decorated for Summer Reading. They visited the Sharonville Branch Library to kickoff the 37th annual program, “Lights, Camera…READ! “They will have the option of attending lots of fun programs and checking out lots of great books to meet their Summer Reading goals.

nars to improve interviewing skills and other techniques in finding work, as well as free coaching, career testing, mock interviewing and individualized help on job search strategies and resume writing. Seminar topics in July include “Your Job Search is Really a Sales Gig,” “When ‘NO’ Seems Like It’s Always

Recently named “TOP DOCTOR IN CLERMONT COUNTY” by the readers of the Community Press, Dr. Bundy has served the Greater Cincinnati area for more than ten years. He is board-certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Bundy completed his residency in Family Medicine at Bethesda Family Practice here in Cincinnati after receiving his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio. West Chester Medical Group has partnered with the community for more than 30 years, providing quality, compassionate health care to adults and adolescents. Our comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining optimum health includes prevention and wellness education. The recent additions of Dr. Bundy and Dr. Bernardon, Family Medicine physicians, allow West Chester Medical Group to provide a greater depth of experience and care in meeting the health care needs of your entire family. West Chester Medical Group offers a variety of important medically-related services to residents of Butler and Warren Counties: e on-site lab services often with same day results e exceptional diabetic care including pre-diabetic testing and diagnosis, diet/nutritional instruction and lifestyle modification e area nursing home care Dr. Bundy and the physicians at West Chester Medical are welcoming new patients. Same day appointments for new patients are available and most insurance plans are accepted. For more information or to schedule an appointment please

call 513-777-8300.

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Sam, Conner, and Evan Reid of Loveland kicked off Summer Reading by checking out all sort of books and DVDs. Evan asked his mother to bring him and his brothers to the Sharonville Branch Library because he wants to visit as many branches as he can this summer.

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RELIGION

Church by the Woods

The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible. The church conducts English as a

Forest Dale Church of Christ

Forest Dale Church of Christ Senior Minister Jay Russell and Youth Minister Josh Garrett will work together to present a 13-week series titled, “Remember My Chains.” Russell will preach 10 of the 13 messages. Garrett will preach twice more before the series concludes on Aug. 22. “Remember My Chains” covers the book of Colossians, which was written by the apostle Paul from prison to a group of people he knew of through a mutual friend, but had never actually visited. The church is at 604 West Kemper Road, Springdale; 825-7171.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

UNITED METHODIST

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm

Christ, the Prince of Peace

VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org

BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith

United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Meghan Howard, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.com

8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Wise Up"

Nursery Care Provided

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Ofﬁce: 2192 Springdale Rd

8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services

LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)

3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org

Church By The Woods PC(USA)

3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am

Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

Sharonville United Methodist

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

3751 Creek Rd.

www.sharonville-umc.org

Sunday School 10:15

4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) “Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

www.brentwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Saturdays at 5:30 pm at 1016 W. North Bend Rd. Childcare provided Let’s Do Life Together

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH

513-563-1044

Pastor Bob Waugh

5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock

Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor

Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook

www.lutheransonline.com/joinus

385-7024

Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS

703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

Evendale Community Church ALL FAITHS WELCOME

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

Northminster Presbyterian Church

Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:15 am

FAITH TABERNACLE WORSHIP CENTER 6350 Springdale Rd. Cinti, OH

45247 513-741-8900 4 Miles West of Northgate Mall

We Are A Word Church Sunday School 10am Sunday 11am-6pm Wednesday Evening 7pm

Sonny Price, Pastor

Cincinnati Art Museum

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• Members-only preview shopping 5:00-6:00 p.m. • Part cocktail party, part sale, part savvy collectors’ dream. • 50% to 90% off selections from our shop’s amazing warehouse

MT. HEALTHY NIGHT OWL BINGO

Mt. Healthy High School Cafeteria 2046 Adams Rd. Mt. Healthy - 729-0131

WED. NIGHT ONLY Doors Open 6:00 pm Bingo Starts 6:55 pm • No Computers Guaranteed $3500 Payout With 150 Players or More

St. Paul United Church of Christ

St Paul - North College Hill

6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org

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.

MT. NOTRE DAME H.S. - EVERY TUESDAY EVE. SmokeFree Bingo Do O ors 5:00pen pm

711 East Columbia • Reading PROGRESSIVE GAME $15,000 & GROWING

aries Prelimin 5 Start 6:4

11330 Williamson Rd. off Cornell, in Blue Ash TUESDAY & FRIDAY Evenings - Doors Open 6pm

Preliminary Games 7:00pm - Reg Games 7:30pm OVER 25 DIFFERENT INSTANTS

Indian Hill High School Class of 1975 – is having its 35th-year reunion at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 17, at the Kenwood Country Club. Contact Meg Kuhn Hilmer (608-0385 or meg.hilmer@cinbell.com); Alvin Roehr (312-6363 or ARoehr@SKSINS.com); Susan Wetherill Poulos (477-7988 or spoulos@hydrotech.com); Lois Velander Hahn (460-1559 or cincylois@aol.com).

Clermont Northeastern All Alumni Weekend – is scheduled for August 13-14. The weekend activities include a drink with classmates Friday, Aug. 13, at Quaker Steak and Lube, 590 Chamber Drive, Milford, for classes 19581969; at Putters, 5723 Signal Hill Court for 1970-1979; at Greenies, 1148 state Route 28, for 19801989; at Buffalo Harry’s 1001 Lila Ave. for 1990-1999 and at Buffalo Wild wings, 175 Rivers Edge Drive for 2000-2010. Not familiar with these locations? Gather your group and create your own happy hour at a destination of your choice. Then, on Saturday, Aug. 14, classmates can socialize and enjoy a catered dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Fastiques on the Clermont County fairgrounds. Cost is $17 per person. Registration and payment deadline is July 31. Any form received after July 31 will be returned. Contact Andy Seals of the CNE alumni committee at seals_a@cneschools.org for a registration form.

To place your

Sycamore High School Class of 1990 – 20-Year Reunion will be Saturday evening, Aug. 14 at the Oasis in Loveland. For more information and/or tickets please contact Betsy Warzon Rinehart at betsyrinehart@cinci.rr.com.

ad call 513.242.4000 or 859.283.7290

Princeton High School Class of 1965 – is having its 45th reunion Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11. For details, e-mail Sue at spa@fuse.net.

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and definitely 1970) in French Park. There will be lots of food, fun, music and laughter in French Park as Woodward grads challenge old foes and new for the sheer purpose of fun in flag football, Scrabble, corn hole and spades, etc. There will be family sack races, board games, dodge ball and more. Woodward grads are challenging Hughes, Walnut Hills, Withrow, Purcell, Hamilton's Garfield and Aiken. Courter Tech, Western Hills, Elder, Moeller and Taft Class of 1970 can join too. Attendees must register to attend. The cost is $10 per event for all guests. The picnic cost is $19.70 for families. It's all free to Class of 1970 Grads who register by before July 9. Call 981-8500 or go online at Classmates.com, Woodward Class of 1970 Events or email the Class Captain, Gilda Jones Bailey at Cincispectours@yahoo.com.

Deluxe Check Printers employees – are having a reunion July 24. Email deluxe2010reunion@ yahoo.com for more information, or call Rodney Lee at 205-1136.

Thursday July 8th

Nursery Provided

Phone: 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org

Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140.

Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford. Contact Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.

3:30pm

Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am

www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026

1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

2:00pm

“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com

3270 Glendale-Milford Rd.

Class of 1979 is having a 30+1 reunion ,July 24th at Sweetwine Lodge on Nordyke RD. Visit our official class website w w w .T u r p in 1 9 7 9 .c o m for complete reunion activites & ticket purchase

Woodward High School Class of 1970 – is having its 40th Anniversary bash on the weekend of July 16-17. The theme is “The Men of Woodward and the Ladies who learned to love'em.”A meet and greet will take place from 5 p.m. until midnight, Friday, July 16, followed by a Class Mixer at The Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash. On Saturday, July 17, will be a picnic and high school “Invitational” to other schools who were long time competitors in PHSL sports (especially football, where Woodward dominated the late sixties

Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725

513-563-0117

(Ofﬁce) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor

9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service

Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................

Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PRESBYTERIAN

Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!

Faith Lutheran LCMC

8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am

542-9025

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

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.

Milford Class of 1970 – is having its 40th reunion, including classes of 1968, 1969, 1971 and 1972. An informal gathering is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 16, at Milford American Legion’s sheltered pavilion. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 17, a golf scramble is planned at Deer Track Golf Course., The main event is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, July 17, at St. Andrew Parish Center. Contact Gary Landis at garyndale71@fuse.net or 831-4722, Judy Culbertson Smyth at smythwhale@fuse.net or 8318215; or Daryl Zomes at dzornwa@aol.com or 561-3189.

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

Sharonville United Methodist Church

About religion

REUNIONS

Turpin High

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965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon

St. Barnabas VBS will be held Thursday, July 22, through Sunday, July 25. The times are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday; and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. The theme is “High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God.” The service project for the children will be El Hogar Mission in Honduras. Children ages 3 to 10 are welcome to

www.vcnw.org

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

(Disciples of Christ)

Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

513-385-4888

Mt. Healthy Christian Church

EPISCOPAL

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.

Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)

“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES 7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You

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attend. There is no fee for this program. Call the church office at 984-8401 or register online at www.st-barnabas.org. St. Barnabas works with children from the Findlay Street neighborhood on a Summer Camp outreach Monday to Friday through Aug. 6. Volunteers are needed for field trips, craft projects, sports and overnight camp. Donations of food or materials for craft projects are welcome and can be coordinated through the St. Barnabas office. St. Barnabas will host a book club, a canoe trip and a day at the Great American Ball Park this summer. Sunday worship services are 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. with summer church school at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. The church will hold services all summer during the construction on Montgomery Road. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

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Sunday Worship Services are 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. The church is at 7388 East Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.

The church is hosting evening Vacation Bible School, “Galactic Blast… A Cosmic Adventure Praising God,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 26-30. Register at www.cosumc.org. Call for details. Worship on Wednesday is at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 18. It is casual worship with Holy Communion weekly. Children’s summer camps are available from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families. Reservations can be made by calling the church. The seventh annual Fall Craft Show is

The Turner-Wilson Family of Glendale is celebrating its 65th family reunion in honor of founders, Samuel and Ada Wilson Turner. It will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. They will present a Gospel Legacy Concert commemorating their ancestors, who were long-standing residents of the Glendale community. There is no charge and is open to the public. The church is at 40 Coral Ave., Glendale; 771-9135.

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Brecon United Methodist Church

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

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Morning Blend worship services at Ascension are on the third Sunday of each summer month, combining contemporary and traditional elements. Summer worship is at 10 a.m. and everyone is welcome. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.co m.

scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Saturday, Nov. 6. They are looking for crafters and vendors to join the show. Call the church for details. The church is located at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

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Ascension Lutheran Church

Second Language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 563-6447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.

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POLICE REPORTS

EVENDALE

Arrests/citations

Vehicle removed at 2921 Crescentville Road, June 9. Items of unknown value removed at 11320 Chester Road, June 13. Pants valued at $4 removed at 12035 Lebanon Road, June 11.

About police reports

Kadeem White, 19, 1007 Brighton St., theft, May 27. Christopher Kearney, 24, 4025 Creek Road, receiving stolen property at Reading Road, June 1.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at 10475 Reading Road, June 2.

Theft

Planner and money order of unknown value removed at 2801 Cunningham, June 1. Laptops valued at $2,000 removed at 2630 Glendale Milford Road, June 2. Wood pallets of unknown value removed at 3101 Exxon Ave., May 30. Temporary tag removed from vehicle at 2801 Cunningham Drive, June 2.

Vandalism

Air-conditioning units damaged at 2975 Exxon Ave., May 27.

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141.

GLENDALE

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

SHARONVILLE

Breaking and entering, criminal damaging

Theft, burglary

Residence entered and medication removed at 11320 Chester Road, June 15.

Theft, misuse of credit card

Credit cards removed at 3790 Hauck Road, June 11.

SPRINGDALE

Arrests/citations

Victim threatened at 11141 Canal Road, June 9.

Reports will be published next week.

Arrests/citations

Copper valued at $2,700 removed at 11420 Condole St., June 7.

Brittani Brewer, 25, 1107 Sunnslope, criminal trespassing at 2391 E. Sharon Road, June 8. Katelen Sowders, 21, 5892 ButlerWarren, receiving stolen property at 2000 E. Kemper Road, June 11. Christian Morgan, 24, 1807 Rome Court, breaking and entering at 11536 Gondola, June 10. Kyle Eder, 23, 2609 Knor Ave., breaking and entering at 11536 Gondola, June 11. Todd Stewart, 23, 8778 Plumtree, theft, trafficking in drugs at 11700 Enterprise, June 10. Kelly Thompson, 26, 1020 Southfield, possession at 1020 Southfield Court, June 9.

Criminal damaging

Window damaged at 2510 E. Sharon Road, June 9. Reported at 11385 Chester Road, June 13.

Forgery

Reported at 4213 Carriage Lite, June 11.

Forgery, theft

Reported at 2400 Sharon Road, June 15.

Theft

Credit cards removed at 10893 Willfleet Drive, June 11. Duffle bag and contents of unknown value removed at 11775 Lebanon Road, June 9. $100 removed at 2265 E. Sharon Road, June 11.

Dawn Garrison, 43, 9114 W. Elm St., identity theft at 1000 Sycamore, June 12. Maydi De Leon, 25, 813 State Ave., forgery, identity theft at 610 Reading Road, June 15. Juvenile Male, 16, theft at 900 Kemper Road, June 15. Bianca Dickerson, 20, 8457 Anthony Wayne, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike June 14. Jerrlicia Cameron, 18, 110 E. 13th St., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike June 12. William Commauf, 38, 172 Bracken Wood Road, theft at 1100 Kemper Road, June 12. Gary Bitter, 43, 1117 Mcintosh Lane, resisting arrest, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike June 12. Ronald Hobson, 56, 621 Glensprings Drive, driving under the influence at 400 Church St., June 11. Lavinia Ross, 19, 20 Brittany Lane, theft at 900 Kemper Road, June 10. Vindalina Ross, 21, 20 Brittany Lane, theft at 900 Kemper Road, June 10. Marco Napier, 35, 7869 Clovernook Ave., identity theft at 12105 Lawnview, June 10. Brian Gaynor, 34, 4111 Spring Rock Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike June 8. German Mendoza Mendez, 26, 11907 Chesterdale, obstructing official business at 11907 Chesterdale, June 8.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at 2511 Oberlin Court, June 17. Reported at 11540 Olde Gate Drive, June 16. Reported at 11530 Century Blvd., June 14. Reported at 11700 Princeton Pike, June 12.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle damaged at 11700 Princeton Pike, June 12. Vehicle damaged at 800 Cedarhill Drive, June 11.

Domestic

Reported at Benadir, June 15. Reported at Kemper Road, June 11. Witness reported at Cedarhill, June 11.

Menacing

Victim threatened at 11700 Princeton Pike, June 11.

Robbery

Victim threatened and $35 taken at 12120 Benadir Road, June 16.

Theft

Vacuum valued at $50 removed at 11372 Princeton Pike, June 16. Cook set valued at $90 removed at 300 Kemper, June 16. Catalytic converter removed from vehicle at 1115 Chesterdale, June 15. Catalytic converter removed from vehicle at 940 Chesterdale, June 15. Phone of unknown value removed at 11999 Lawnview, June 15. GPS of unknown value borrowed and not returned at 12105 Lawnview, June 15. Reported at 505 Kemper Road, June 15. $27 in gas pumped and not paid for at 11620 Springfield Pike, June 13. $797 in clothing removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, June 12. Vehicle removed at Princeton and Crescentville, June 10.

E. Roman Jones

E. Roman Jones, 37, of Sharonville died June 16. Survived by parents, Billy and Anna Jones; siblings, DeAnna Wilfong and Timothy (Jennifer) Jones; nephews and niece, Zachary Wilfong, Brook Jones and Billy Brett Jones. Services were June 22 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home.

1220 Maple Ave.: Mork Home Lift LLC to Brewer Daniel M. &; $232,000.

Omar K.; $358,000. 5059 Lord Alfred Court: Lisbin Anne L. to Maher Thomas A. &; $244,000.

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Enterprise Ave.: Keidel Supply Co. Inc. to Xtra Lease LLC; $1,688,509 . Enterprise Ave.: Keidel Supply Co. Inc. to Xtra Lease LLC; $1,688,509. Enterprise Ave.: Keidel Supply Co. Inc. to Xtra Lease LLC; $1,688,509. Partnership Way: Sharonville GSA LLC to P. E. USA Inc.; $180,848. 10 Woodsview Lane: Fields Kelly M. to Viox Holly; $94,000. 10516 Lemarie Drive: Ryle Cassandra L. & Karen L. Ryle Cullins Trs to Marston M. Patrick; $121,000. 10741 Jeff Lane: Mcewan Natalie A. to Langenhop Callan J.; $142,000. 11137 Main St.: Finan Richard H. & G. Mitchell Lippert to Rgl Properties LLC; $175,000. 11717 Bedivere Court: Schaefer Lisbeth M. to Heyl Kenneth C.; $187,000. 11760 Percivale Court: Mercer Elizabeth J. to Mckeon Nick; $120,000. 11910 Enterprise Ave.: Keidel Supply Co. Inc. to Xtra Lease LLC; $1,688,509. 11910 Enterprise Ave.: Keidel Supply Co. Inc. to Xtra Lease LLC; $1,688,509. 1644 Circlefield Drive: Bank Of America National Association to Your Cinci Home LLC; $53,500. 2101 Kemper Road: Gateway 75 LLC to 2101 East Kemper Road LLC; $7,800,000. 2101 Kemper Road: Gateway 75 LLC to 2101 East Kemper Road LLC; $7,800,000. 3295 Sharon Road: Alr Properties LLC to 2cgeraci LLC; $300,000. 3295 Sharon Road: Alr Properties LLC to 2cgeraci LLC; $300,000. 3295 Sharon Road: Alr Properties LLC to 2cgeraci LLC; $300,000. 3295 Sharon Road: Alr Properties LLC to 2cgeraci LLC; $300,000. 3295 Sharon Road: Alr Properties LLC to 2cgeraci LLC; $300,000. 3850 Kemper Road: Brooks Kyle C. Tr to Ghai Krishan K.; $159,900. 39 Dexter Park Blvd.: Elzey Lynn R. @(3) to Ruttkay Laura R. Tr; $135,000. 4125 Wenbrook Drive: Ratterman Denise A. & Edward R. to Banks

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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify a suspect who removed a victim’s wallet from the Urban Active Fitness Center in Kenwood. The subject used the victim’s credit card at Target, Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods in Springdale. Any information on this suspect, please contact det. Mike Linder in the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section at 851-6000 or Crimestoppers at 352-3040.

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Outside chances for a relaxing summer Nature is everywhere around you – you just need to know where to look. Whether you want a quiet walk or an educational outing, local nature preserves offer an escape to the great outdoors just minutes from your front door. Here is a sampling of nature preserves and parks in the area:

Blue Ash

The Blue Ash Nature Park and Amphitheater behind the Blue Ash Recreation Center at 4433 Cooper Road has six picnic shelters, five playgrounds and a nature trail.

Evendale

Gorman Heritage Farm is a 120-acre working and educational farm, located just minutes from I-75 and I-71 at 10052 Reading Road. The Farm is managed by the Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation. Griffin Family Nature Preserve features a pond

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Glendale

Throughout the village you will find secluded passive parks to just sit, relax and enjoy our historic village.

OHIO

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Carruthers Park, at South Lake and Congress, offers benches, beautiful flowers and a scenic overlook to the former “Hannigan Lake.” Floral Park, often called “Big Park” is found in the middle of the historic district on East Fountain and offers a drinking fountain, benches, towering trees and a beautiful view of our historic district. Little Park, appropriately named because it precedes the big park on Fountain, is

TENNESSEE

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located on East Fountain just up from the Village Square and offers a bench and view of the historic district. Village Square Fountain, located in the heart of the Village Square, provides an enchanting stone island with fountain surrounded by specimen flowers, park benches, a brick winding sidewalk and a spectacular view of the historic square, passing locomotives and the historic train Depot Museum. Oak Greenbelts, these parks, located on the southern edge of Glendale off Oak Road and being mostly primitive in nature, offer a wonderful walk among the woods and deer. Johnny Park, located on Greenwood Avenue, is a five-acre green belt area of mature trees and home of the former police exercise course. A good area to walk and enjoy nature. Wally Park, located between the Village Office and the Fifth Third Bank, provides a secluded retreat from the sun among the flowers and pine trees and has several benches for your enjoyment.

Notice of Public Auction In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of goods hereinafter described and stored at Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage location (s) listed below. And, due notice has been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location (s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at 11378 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246, 513-7715311. Ashley Andrews 5399 Aster Park #612 Hamilton, OH 45011 Household goods, boxes, TV’s or stereo equip. Rebecca Steele 909 Glasgow Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45240 Household goods, furniture, boxes, sporting goods, landscaping equip., account records. Tonia M. Evans 613 Dewdrop Cr. Apt. L Cincinnati, OH 45240 Household goods, furniture, boxes, TV’s or stereo equip., office furniture, office machines / equip. Lorena Johnson 11755 Norbourne Dr. Apt. #217 Cincinnati, OH 45240 Household goods, boxes, furniture, sporting goods, tools, appliances, TV’s or stereo equip., office furniture, landscaping equip. K i m b e r l y Parks 1095 Addice Way Cincinnati, OH 45224 Household goods, furniture, boxes, TV’s or stereo equip. Jerry G. Hocker 2435 Fox Sedge Way Apt. L West Chester, OH 45069 Household goods, furniture, boxes, appliances, TV’s or stereo equip., office machines / equip., landscaping equip. 1001568861

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Volunteer coordinator Madeline Dorger holds a bee hive frame while she and John Cicmanec of Sharonville searches for the Queen Bee at the Gorman Heritage Farm in Evendale during a bee spring training for volunteers.

Loveland

East Loveland Nature Preserve, East Loveland Avenue: This preserve has hiking trails, benches and a bird blind.

Madeira

The Nelle V. Hosbrook Bird Sanctuary off Miami Avenue has a trail and picnic benches.

Montgomery

The Johnson Nature Preserve at 10840 Deerfield Road has a walking trail that allows people to see the reforestation that has taken place since a tornado destroyed more than 90 percent of its mature trees in April 1999.

Sharonville

Trammel Fossil Park is at the end of Tramway Drive, off Hauck Drive off Route 42. The park includes fossils originating from the Ordovician Period, dating more than 440 million years ago. Visitors may keep what they find. Informational signs are on site to educate and aid in the understanding of the time period and the fossils that can be found. Picnic tables, drinking fountains and a hiking trail leading to a hilltop view of Cincinnati is located on Trammel Fossil Park property.

Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods is part of the Hamilton County Park District. Visit www.hamiltoncountyparks.org.

Springdale

Glenview Park has passive setting with no facilities.

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The Kenwood Gardens is located at the southwest corner of Montgomery and Galbraith roads and offers a botanical garden area featuring a wide variety of plant and garden life. The Sycamore Township Nature Preserve is at the Northeast corner of Fields Ertel & School Roads offers a natural wooded area featuring a wide variety of plant and animal life on its 16 acres.

Symmes Township

Camp Dennison Nature Trail – This 12-acre site, at the corner of Munson and Campbell streets, has a onehalf mile crushed limestone base hiking trail. The trail is perfect for health-conscious residents wishing to exercise in beautiful surroundings. Harper’s Station Greenspace – This five-acre greenspace is currently undeveloped. Future plans for this park include the establishment of a natural walking trail.

Wyoming

North Park is on North Park Avenue. The preserve contains an arboretum and a small green belt area along the Millcreek. Ritchie Preserve is a nature preserve. It can be accessed from Sweetwater Drive or Ritchie Avenue. Stearns Woods is at the corner of Glenway and Oliver. A historical marker has been placed at the entrance to the Green Areas at this location. Community Gardens is along the Millcreek and North Park. Plots are available for citizens to garden and be viewed by the public. Fifty plots are allocated on a first come basis with a $15 annual fee for each plot. Please call 821-8044 for information about registration and availability. Hike/bike trail was dedicated April 18, 2009. The trail extends from the North Park entrance to the Wyoming Recreation Center.