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High school sports seasons begin this month, and TriCounty Press wants to know what it’s like to live right in the middle of the excitement. If you live near a local high school football stadium soccer stadium or other venue, tell us your story. Do you let other fans park in your yard? Do you fly the school flag? Do you go the games or just watch from your porch? Or do you prefer to get away from it all and avoid the hassle? Send an e-mail to tricountypress@community press.com with “Local fans” in the subject line. Include your name, address and daytime contact information.
The swing of things
Area high school golfers are heading to the links this week as fall sports officially begins. See what your favorite team’s prospects are in this week’s sports section. You can find stories on many area golf teams at cincinnati.com/blogs/ presspreps. SPORTS, A5
Safe is as safe does
Sharonville Safety Camp is a great opportunity for police and fire to teach the kids of the community valuable safety lessons. The majority of lessons are hands-on, interactive activities, so they get to practice the lessons that are taught. SEE LIFE, B1
The ’Dog days
If you have children interested in baseball, you’ll need to mark your calendar. Glendale’s Jack Morgenroth is excited about the Bulldogs baseball team. He is their general manager and wants you to know about upcoming tryouts Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, and Aug. 13 and Aug. 14. SEE EVELYN PERKINS COLUMN, A3
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More than 100 football players, cheerleaders, other students and staff gathered at Princeton High School Thursday to raise funds for the family of a fellow student who died last week after being shot. Lamar Williams, 18, a student at the school and football standout was shot after he participated in a robbery, according to Springdale police. Students held car wash signs at Sharon and Chester roads and offered bottles of water to motorists Thursday afternoon, a red tide of Princeton Vikings jerseys and spirit wear lining Chester for the length of the school building. “This has been a very tough time for the kids, because of the circumstances and also because it’s summer and they’re not all together every day,” director of communications Tom O’Neill said. “But there was great unity on Thursday. I wasn’t surprised. “Our focus is on our kids,” he
“This has been a very tough time for the kids, because of the circumstances and also because it’s summer and they’re not all Williams together every day. But there was great unity on Thursday. I wasn’t surprised.”
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Princeton High School football players and cheerleaders wash cars to raise funds for the family of fellow student Lamar Williams, who died from a gunshot wound earlier in the week. said. “This fundraiser provided them a chance to grieve with each other and our team here at Princeton. They showed a lot of heart.” Funds raised at the car wash, as well as donations to a Fifth Third Bank account set up in Williams’ memory, will offset the cost of Williams’ funeral, accord-
ing to the school district. Any leftover money will be donated to the Crimestoppers program. A memorial service was held Saturday at Landmark Baptist Church. Williams was shot in the neck by fellow robbery suspect Tiana
Sullivan, 22, of Fairfield, about 3 a.m. July 20 at an apartment complex in the 1200 block of Chesterdale Court near his home, police wrote in a sworn affidavit filed Wednesday in Hamilton County Municipal Court. As Williams, Sullivan and a third person, a juvenile male, fled the robbery, Sullivan shot Williams in the back of the neck, according to court records. The 17-year-old ran off, but Sullivan drove Williams to the hospital. He died Sunday. Princeton officials confirmed that the juvenile had been a student at the high school, but it wasn’t clear if he had registered for the upcoming year.
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Police dog pups as protection, pets By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
As partners, Sharonville Police Officer Darian Bookman and Cjeena have impressed judges and been pivotal in fighting crime in Sharonville. Now, the Belgian malinois has had a litter of puppies that will become members of other police departments, as well as pets. The police dog, donated by Sharonville company Ameridian in 2009, bonded well with Bookman from the beginning. “She was so impressive in her abilities that other agencies told us if we bred her, they want one,” Police Chief Michael Schappa said. “She’s that good.” With Bookman as her partner and trainer, Cjeena has excelled at apprehension, finding evidence and locating drugs, among other tasks, Schappa said. Bookman, who has worked as a mounted officer, detective and patrol officer, was willing to try. “But she’s a dominant dog, and wasn’t a willing participant,” he said of the breeding, with a German Shepherd from the Franklin, Ohio Police Department. Those traits made her a sought-after protection dog. In January, she gave birth to seven puppies. Five survived. One puppy was given to the handler who owns Franklin’s dog, two were sold for protection duties, and two were sold as pets. Each of the four were sold for about $500 each, and the money was placed in a special fund be
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The puppies are a Belgian malinois-German shepherd mix. used to care for Cjeena. She worked until the week before she gave birth, and returned to duty four-and-a half weeks after the puppies were born. She has resumed the four days on, two days off schedule of a police officer. Schappa said the breeding was a win-win, to perpetuate the traits of the award-winning dog as well as to supplement the department’s budget to care for the dog. “She has been a great asset to the department,” Schappa said of Cjeena. “She makes it safer for the officers during crimes like burglary or for searches.” The dog is also good for public relations, the chief said, with visits to schools and civic groups. Sharonville has had a police dog for the past 20 years.
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to be the family pet. For now, the work is constant, with training every day. “Just because we go home, doesn’t mean we can stop,” Bookman said. “I need to keep her at the level she needs to be at. “I’ve done a lot in law enforcement,” he said. “But this is the best assignment I’ve ever had.”
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Springdale police did not state in court records if the shooting was intentional or an accident. When Sullivan was arraigned Thursday on felony charges of murder and aggravated robbery, her lawyer, Jeff Adams, said the shooting was an accident. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Cheryl Grant ordered Sullivan held in lieu of $300,000 bond. Adams said his client did not have the money to make bond. He asked the judge for a lower bond, citing her minor criminal record previously and the fact that she drove the victim to the hospital and turned herself in to authorities. Williams’ death has struck the Princeton school community and football team hard. This is the third year in a row the team has lost a teammate.
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The parents of Lamar Williams, 18, Lamont Williams and Nigail Davis, along with Princeton football coach Gary, Croley, center, hold a press conference at the school following the death of Lamar Last year, Jovante Woods, the 16-year-old son of former Bengals running back Ickey Woods, died three days after collapsing at his home from an asthma attack. In December 2009, senior defensive back Ryan Sawyer was killed in a car accident. Williams dreamed of playing football in the NFL. Notre Dame was one of the schools scouting him. He would have been a senior this fall and was credited with once saving a junior high school classmate from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver on him. The third robbery suspect also was arrested Wednesday and held overnight at the Hamilton County juvenile detention facility. He confessed his involvement to police, court records show. Williams’ mother said Thursday she was relieved arrests have been made in her son’s slaying. But Nigail
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Cars line up to be washed at Princeton High School during a fundraiser that brought together more than 100 football players, cheerleaders and staff to help the family fo Lamar Williams, who died from a gunshot wound earlier in the week. Davis, of Colerain Township, refused to discuss the new details of the case, including her son’s alleged involvement in an armed robbery. Sullivan’s family declined comment. Princeton school officials have not responded to requests for comment. – Reporter Jennifer Edwards Baker contributed to the story
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Before the entire circumstances of Lamar Williams’ death were known, Princeton football coach Gary Croley and Williams’ parents discussed Williams duing a news conference July 25. Williams, 18, dreamed of an NFL career. He knew that might not happen, so he studied heavy machinery operating at a vocational school as a backup, his mother, Nigail Davis of Colerain Township, said. Lamar split classroom time between Princeton in Sharonville and Live Oaks Career Campus in Milford. He also worked as a lifeguard at Woodlawn Recreation Center, yet never missed classes or 5:30 a.m. weight training. In fact, he usually would sneak back for a second weight-lifting session after school, Princeton football coach Gary Croley said. “It’s a tragedy when you start talking about a kid who was starting to pave his future, that it ended like this,” Croley said. Davis said her son centered his life around football, but he was also a good person, calling him, “a wonderful, caring young man.” Croley said other players looked up to Lamar because of his achievements on the field and because of how he treated others. “He was a man of integrity; he cared about other people,” Croley said. But when it came to the gridiron, “Lamar was a tough, tough player.” Dealing with his death is a struggle, said his father, Lamont Williams of Winton Terrace. “It hurts. It really does,” he said.
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Springdale Parks and Recreation will have the annual Goldfish Swim at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Community Center’s pool. Bring the kids 12 and under to let them try their luck at catching the goldfish. Remember the rules, no nets, no glass; the kids must catch them with their bare hands No adult help please. This event is free to Community Center pool members. Activity or fitness members and guests pay the regular gate fee of $3 per person. Kids should bring a plastic container to take home their new pet. For more information call Springdale Parks and Recreation at 346-3910.
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Fresh vegetables and fruit are back on the Gorman Heritage Farm Market Cart. The Market Cart has tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, garlic, Swiss chard, zucchini, kale, honey and okra. The cart will be open in the parking lot at Gorman Heritage Farm at 10052 Reading Road. Raffle tickets for the local harvest will also be sold on Saturday for $5 each or six for $25. The raffle prizes include tickets to sporting events, gift certificates to local businesses, handmade craft items and more. The Gorman Heritage Farm Market Cart will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
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Springdale Parks and Recreation invite Springdale residents going into the fifth- through eighth-grades to bring a raft and join in from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 5, for dive-in movie night. Hotdogs, popcorn and drinks will be provided. Members may bring one guest. Members must bring their Community Center ID and guests must bring a photo ID.
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Baseball coach Morgenroth bullish on his ’Dogs We’re going to take a brief pause from our coverage of “giving” to let you know about an upcoming event. If you have children interested in baseball, you’ll need to mark your calendar. Our Cincinnati Reds may be trailing Pittsburgh in the Central DiviEvelyn sion, but Perkins G l e n d a l e ’s Jack MorCommunity genroth is Press e x c i t e d columnist about the Bulldogs baseball team. He is their general manager and wants you to know about upcoming tryouts Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, and Aug. 13 and Aug. 14. You see, Jack is continuing his love affair with kids and baseball. I met him and Bulldogs founder Rick Wilson at the Princeton baseball field across from the Queen City Racket and Fitness Club in Sharonville. Right now they are using the facility as their home field. Jack was busy handing out shoes, caps and fungo bats. I hadn’t heard the term before, and he
hitting and pitching coaches can charge $65 an hour. Additionally, there are food and accommodation expenses when the team travels.” The Bulldogs provide winter coaching for the team and coaching is included in the team fees throughout the winter. They use an indoor facility in Reading. Jack wants you to know that if there are kids who can’t afford the fees, they will analyze the situation and provide scholarships. “We take care of our players.” Be advised that a new rule discourages “daddy ball.” There can be no more EVELYN PERKINS/CONTRIBUTOR
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and handles the pitchers. Former ball player Don (D.J.) Johnson runs the college players. There are nine teams for different ages, beginning at age 11 and going on to college students. There are different managers for each age group and managers change each year. There are 150 kids among all the teams. This is a Team Ohio event. Scholarships are on the line. The goal of Team Ohio is to help kids get
scholarships. On Thursday, July 28, there were 80 to 100 colleges scouting players in Plainfield, Ill. Gary Croley Jr., the new Princeton athletic director and football coach, asked if Jack and the others would help grade school youngsters prepare for high school baseball, and they happily agreed. “We don’t want baseball to become a sport for the wealthy,” Jack said. Bats cost almost $400 each, gloves cost $150, and
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The scaffolding will go up for a second year, as the Springdale Police Department hosts Cop on Top, a fund raiser to benefit Special Olympics. On Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, police officers, including Springdale Chief Michael Mathis, will take turns atop the platform. This is the second year that the city has participated in the event in the parking lot of Walgreens at Ohio 4 and Northland Boulevard. Last year, the department raised more than $5,000. This year's goal is $10,000. Police officers will perch for 35 consecutive hours, as the event begins at 6 a.m. Friday and ends at 5 p.m. Saturday. A visit from Mr. Red Legs and various Ben Gals are also expected throughout the event, and local businesses will participate as police officers accept donations. Wendy's, across the street at 400 Northland Blvd., will donate 15 per-
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Bulldogs baseball team general manager Jack Morgenroth and team founder Rick Wilson at practice on a hot July afternoon. explained that fungo bats are used by coaches to hit practice balls. All the coaches have different areas of expertise. Rick is the third base coach. Stephan Goldman networks with college coaches, represents both minor and major league players through their agents, advises high school students how to get into college and coaches first base for the Bulldogs. Mike Bricker is a professional agent and former pro scout, runs Champions baseball
than two parents on any team. In the 16-, 17- and 18-age groups, they try to eliminate all parent coaches because they have professionals who are very good at teaching your children. You may call Jack at 513771-5764 for complete information. If he is not there, just leave your name and phone number and he will call you back without fail. 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.
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Wyoming board sifts through applications By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Wyoming’s Board of Education has received 20 applications for the position of superintendent. The job became available after Gail Kist-Kline announced her resignation in June, to take the same post at Mason City Schools. The board has appointed former superintendent Charles Waples as interim, as the five members sift through the following applicants: • Jeff Langdon, director of curriculum and instruction at Oak Hills Local School District. • Tim Ackermann, director of human resources at Milford Exempted Village School District. • John Fink, retired. Fink served at school district improvement consultant across Ohio from 2004 to 2009, and was a former teacher, principal and assistant superintendent of Wyoming City Schools in the 1970s and 1980s. • Lon Stettler, assistant super-
intendent of Lakota Local School District. • Andrew Jackson, director of curriculum services at Northwest Local School District. • Cheryl Turner, curriculum supervisor at West Clermont School District. • John Roeder, superintendent of North Harrison Community School Corporation. • Michael Sander, superintendent of Clinton-Massie Local Schools. • John Stoner, career technical education director and assistant principal at Mad River Local Schools in Riverside, Ohio. • Philip Wagner, assistant superintendent of human resources, curriculum, instruction and technology at Beachwood City School District in Beachwood, Ohio. • Chad Konkle, principal of Linden Elementary School in Hamilton City School District. • Tim Pingle, principal of Harvest Preparatory School in Canal
Winchester, Ohio. • Joel Anderson, director of curriculum and instruction at Warren County Career Center n Lebanon. • Paul Lucas, director of instructional information services for Columbus Public Schools. • Thomas Gay, president and chief executive officer of The Quality Schools Group consulting firm. • Trent Bowers, adjunct faculty member at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. • Steve Castle, superintendent of New Albany – Plain Local School District. • Vaughn Thacker, administrator at Victory and STAR Academy of Toledo Constellation Schools. • Kenneth Schmiesing, superintendent of Virtual Schoolhouse in Cleveland. • Michael Edwards, principal at East Clinton Local Schools in Lees Creek, Ohio. Wyoming Public Relations Offi-
cer Mary Killen outlined the qualifications the board is seeking in its next superintendent: “The new Superintendent of Wyoming City Schools must hold or qualify for an Ohio Superintendent certificate. “A Ph.D. or Ed.D. is preferred. All candidates are expected to possess a strong administrative background in public schools. “The successful candidate will be committed to the highest personal and professional standards and will demonstrate the following: A leadership style that emphasizes participation, innovation, diversity and vision. “Develop, lead and motivate a highly effective staff through excellent interpersonal skills and high visibility. Business leadership skills in the areas of long-range planning, fiscal management, personnel management, collective bargaining, building administration and school tax issues. “A comprehensive instructional leadership background and a
history of integrating technology into classrooms with a progressive educational philosophy. “Excellent speaking, listening and writing skills, and a responsiveness to the board, staff, parents, students and the entire community. “A working knowledge of school finance and school laws and regulations and the ability to affect statewide legislation for the benefit of Wyoming City Schools.� There is no timeline for a decision, Killen said. The position will remain open “until filled with the best candidate.� Though the board has posted a Superintendent Search Timeline, applications will be accepted until a decision is made. An online survey June 13 sought community input, and residents were invited to focus group meetings June 27 and July 1. A focus group meeting among staff and administrators was held June 28.
Sharonville council backs fire truck request By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Sharonville City Council has approved additional funding for a remounted fire truck after Chief Ralph Hammonds discovered that the cost would exceed the
amount approved through previous legislation. Hammonds explained to council that the truck, which was previously quoted at $285,000, would cost $315,000. The project included removing the body and
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pump from the chassis and putting on a new chassis. “When we got the truck on the lift, we found some structural issues that involved rust,� the chief told council members at the July 12 meeting. “And there were price increases we didn’t anticipate,� he said. In his request, he pointed out that without funding for a remounted truck, he could only disassemble the current vehicle and sell it for parts. If the city replaced the truck with a new one, it would cost $500,000,
Hammonds had told council members. The request received the full support of city council, allowing Hammonds to proceed with the project. The money will be taken from the fire department fund. As he addressed city council, Hammonds let them know that members of his department would be wearing pink shirts as uniforms in October, which is breast cancer awareness month. He clarified that taxpayer money won’t be used for the support initiative, but
that donations would be sought and appreciated to pay for the shirts. Also during the meeting: • Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune addressed council, inviting members of the administration to attend a meeting of the Transportation Improvement District committee, as members discuss an application for funding related to a freight corridor. The meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, in the administration building downtown. • Former Princeton teacher Susan Wyder
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Former Sharonville Elementary teacher Susan Wyder thanks council for the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support during her years as a public school educator. thanked city council, the administration and the city as a whole for honoring her as she retired from her job at Sharonville Elementary. Mayor Virgil Lovitt, in turn, thanked the veteran educator for her service to the public school system.
Bashful Ostrich preps for 11th annual race By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
The Bashful Ostrich is lacing its sneakers and heading to Scarlet Oaks Campus this year for the annual run that raises money for organizations that help survivors of sexual abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone wins at the Ostrich,â&#x20AC;? said Robert Kroeger, who helped create the Sharonville event through the Foundation For Survivors of Sexual Abuse, which raises awareness of the health and social problems caused by sexual abuse. Everyone who registers for the Aug. 13 run/walk will receive a microfiber hat as part of the fee. Until Aug. 10, runners and walkers can register online. The fee is $14, or $10 for those 15 years old and younger. On race day, the cost rises to $20, or $12 for runners and walkers 15 and under. Starting time is 8:30 a.m. for the 11th annual event. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place finishers in several age brackets. Plaques will be given to overall winners in walking and running categories. More information about the foundation can be found at www.stopsexualabusenow.org. To register for the race, v i s i t www.bashfulostrick5K.org.
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Crider leads Cowboys golf squad By Scott Springer
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Coach Rod Crider’s Wyoming High School boys golf squad will be led by a player he’s pretty familiar with – his son, Adam. Adam Crider comes into his final prep season as a secondteam Cincinnati Hills League selection from a year ago, with a 40.10 average. “He’s had a pretty good career so far. We’re hoping he gets to tie it up with a good senior year,” Crider said. Even though Adam Crider was a second-team pick a year ago, an injury set him back. “He was actually CHL first team as a sophomore, then he got hurt last year,” coach Crider said. “He wasn’t able to compete for the last five weeks of the season. When your season’s only nine or 10 weeks long, that puts a damper on it.” Of late, Crider finished 13th in city junior open at Weatherwax Country Club, shooting rounds of
78 and 79. At presstime, he still had some summer tournaments to play before the school tryouts and season begin.With his father losing five pretty good seniors, including CHL first-teamer Joseph Dulemba, the Cowboys have their work cut out for them. “More than wins and losses, it was a great group of kids,” coach Crider said. “Regardless of whether they won or lost they represented themselves and Wyoming well, so they’re going to be hard to replace.” Along with Adam Crider, Sam Meyers returns for his senior campaign. “Sam is a fourth-year letterman; we have high expectations for him,” coach Crider said.” Off the JV team, sophomore Henry Moore, sophomore Chris Betagole, junior Max Wiehe, and senior Josh McRae are all expected to step up and make contributions to the varsity group. Not surprisingly, Rod Crider lists the defending CHL champions
as the team to beat again. “Indian Hill will be tough as always, and I’m sure Taylor will be tough as always,” Crider said. “Mariemont has a freshman coming in that’s a real accomplished player, so we’re fully expecting to have our hands full in the league this year.” Crider’s in his sixth year coaching the Cowboys, who open up their season Aug. 5 at Mariemont.
Wyoming girls golf
Ultan Killean’s first thoughts of this year’s girls team at Wyoming is that he can finally build some depth. More kids playing eventually leads to better players. “We’re kind of fortunate this year as we’re going to have enough players do have a JV team,” Killean said. “That’s a first for us. We’re very happy that the board gave us the go-ahead on that.” Killean’s key Cowboys are seniors Carly Heuer and Emily Hughes and juniors Mary Jane Fischer
and Catherine Elsaesser. The schedule, as always for the Wyoming girls, can be demanding. “Because the CHL doesn’t have a girls league, we should be a GGCL team by default,” Killean said. “It’s good competition, but we pay a price for that.” Of the CHL teams that field girls squads, Indian Hill and Taylor figure to be the top opponents for Killean’s Cowboys. For now, it’s tough to predict what lies ahead. Like most high school personnel, Killean was out of town in July and the seasons tend to start earlier and earlier. Official tryouts around the area begin Aug. 1. “Everyone will show up, and we’ll see what they have,” Killean said. “I’d say half of the team are members at Wyoming (golf club). That’s a pretty tough course. If they’re grinding their way around there, they should be in pretty good shape.”
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Adam Crider is one of Wyoming’s top golfers and will be another one of the standouts for the Cowboys as they chase the Cincinnati Hills League championship. Crider was a secondteam CHL performer last season as a junior.
Top GGCL golfers pave way for SUA By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com
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The Ohio Cardinals, who practice in Evendale, celebrate winning gold in the Senior Ladies Olympics 60 and over in Houston, Texas. In front, from left, are Marilyn Lovett, Judy Peele, Sue Loversky, Jan Deters, Sue Minnich, Kathy Sowers and Terry Smith. In back, from left, are Colleen Needham, Karen Jones, Betty Brenner, Helen Biddle, Jan Worley, Peggy Meacham, Donna Varga, Diane Smith, Reenie Fitzgerald and Sue Garnier.
Consistency the key for both Princeton golf squads By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com
Both the girls and boys golf teams at Princeton High School will feature young teams this season as both squads try to navigate through the tough Greater Miami Conference. Head coach Dan Rebilas will have two players from last year’s team returning in junior Nick Perrin and senior Zach Branscum. Perrin averaged 45 strokes per nine holes, while Branscom averaged 46.33 strokes during the 2010 campaign. Rebilas wants Perrin to take the next step as a golfer, since 2011 will mark the junior’s third year at the
varsity level. “I look to see him taking control of his game and taking that extra step where he’s not making those mental errors,” Rebilas said. “If he makes one mistake, he (can’t) compound it with another one….he showed some good flashes from time to time last season.” Rebilas added that there is some talent coming up from the junior varsity level, but their success with the varsity squad will depend on how much they worked to hone their skills over the spring and summer. With such a youthful squad hitting the links in 2011, Rebilas said the Vikings will measure success by how each golfer
improves individually, rather than focusing on team victories. “It’s not that we can’t compete, but there are some strong teams in the GMC and we hope to give them a good run for their money,” he said. For the girls, head coach Joanne Rook and the Lady Vikings will bring back three returning golfers to a team made up entirely of sophomores and freshmen. The three sophomores returning include Sammi Marshall, Odessa Boettger and Jamie Routdong. Incoming freshmen Jenna Jones, Anna Sies, Morgan Thomas and Allison Scott will also have a chance to aid the squad.
Like the boys, Rook said her team will work on individual improvements throughout the season with a focus on playing more consistent golf. “We’re hoping to be more consistent and do a better job of course management,” Rook said. “Now (the three sophomores) have played several of the courses, and now we’re trying to get them to shape their game a little bit to put them in a position to get a better score.” The boys’ team open the season against Springboro High School, Aug. 8, followed by the Princeton Invitational, Aug. 9. The girls’ first round is slated for the Middletown Invitational, Aug. 10.
The St. Ursula Academy golf team couldn’t have ended the 2010 season on a much higher note. The Bulldogs placed sixth in the Division I state tournament and return two of the top golfers in the Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League for the 2011 campaign. Chloe Williams of Indian Hill received first-team, AllGGCL honors for her efforts during the 2010 season, while Evendale’s Madeline Meiners was second-team, all-conference. Williams averaged 40.80 strokes per nine holes, while Meiners posted a mark of 41.17. The squad should also get an added boost from second-year starter Danielle Duesing, who averaged 43.85 strokes per nine holes in 2010. The trio has coach Mark Hannahan excited for the start of the season. “We’re fortunate to have three returning varsity players,” he said. Williams enters the school season after capturing the Kenwood Club Championship, according to Hannahan. Meiners is also coming off a strong summer that saw her capture two junior tournament victories. “They are very dedicated golfers so their goal and my hope is they both break through to the 38, 39 average, or even better,” Hanna-
han said. They’re capable of doing it and that’s our hope.” The squad will also feature 13 new girls between incoming freshmen and members of last year’s junior varsity squad. Maineville’s Carolyn Markley, who is one of those ninth-graders, is coming off an impressive fourth-place finish at the Women’s Ohio State Golf Association’s Junior Girls Championship. “There should be some excellent players in that group of 12,” Hanahan said. The Bulldogs season schedule is highlighted by trips to the Gray Course at Ohio State University, the site of the 2011 state tournament, as well as Muirfield Village Golf Club, the home of the PGA’s Memorial Tournament. The Muirfield event, which is an invitational, comes three days before the start of the GGCL championships and will be played at Weatherwax Golf Course. After playing a top course, such as the Jack Nicklaus designed Muirfield, the Bulldogs should be peaking for the conference tournament. “By then, all the kinks should be worked out,” Hannahan said. “By (the GGCL tournament), we will have been playing in events for a month. We should be battle tested and ready to go.”
SIDELINES Football and cheer camp
Free Basketball Football and Cheer Camps with Pro Trainer for Southwest Ohio area youth going into grades one to eight, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at The Sphere in Sharonville. Campers will be given personal instructions by professional basketball trainer Floyd Brewer and area coaches. The camp is free but there are only 200 total spots for the basketball camp, and 50 for the cheer camp, so early registration is recommended. Special awards will be given to campers that achieved AB honor roll. Participants will have opportunities to get autographs and take pictures with the attending celebrities.
The camp will include a raffle for a Bengals Ultimate Memorabilia Pack, which includes two signed Nate Livings No. 62 jersey tees and football. Tickets for the raffle are one for $10 or 3 for $20. T-shirts that can be autographed will also be sold. Proceeds benefit the Flying Colors Sports Adopt-A-School Initiative, a program that supports encouraging youth to participate in after school sports as it has the power to improve performance on academic tests, combat racism and foster lifelong friendships. Campers can purchase items and register online at www.Flying-ColorsSports.com.
Baseball tryouts
The Cincy Chargers 15U will have tryouts for the 2012 season at Clete McDaniel Sports Complex (formerly Solzman) Field No. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 13, and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Chargers, whose home field is the Robert Schuler Sports Complex in Sycamore Township, look forward to building on the success of the 2011 season in which the team went 17-7 including winning the American Silver Central title. All those interested in attending any of the tryouts should contact Coach Geoff Blankenship at 513237-1851 or by email at thekingagency@cincy.rr.com.
• A new baseball team, the 11U RiverDawgs, is being formed with a passionate, experienced, professional non-parent coaching staff. The team will be led by Jeff Gatch, a seasoned coach and veteran teacher. A former Division I player, Gatch was drafted in the 35th round in the 1998 draft by the Baltimore Orioles; Bill Doran Sr. one of the most well respected and positive coaches in the game with 50-plus years of experience; Tim Stidham a coach with 25 years of youth baseball experience, a founding member of the Flames organization, a volunteer asssistant Lakota West High School coach and a former board member of SWOL; and Mike Stidham a member of the Lakota West State Champi-
onship team. He is in his senior year at UC Clermont. The goal of the team is to develop outstanding all around baseball players. The emphasis will be on skill development, increasing field playing knowledge and having fun. The team will play a 40- to 50game schedule with one or two out of town tournaments. The rest of the games will be played locally. Tryouts are at Lakota West High School on the following dates: • 1-3 p.m., Aug. 6. • 5-7 p.m., Aug. 7. • 1-3 p.m., Aug. 13. • 3-5 p.m., Aug. 14. Players are encouraged to attend more than one tryout (although it is not required). Private tryouts are available;
please call to schedule. Contact jlarger@cinci.rr.com or Chris Larger at 515-7144. • The Ohio Heat 16U National League is having open tryouts at 2 p.m., Aug. 6 and 7, at Heritage Field No. 3, 11405 E. Miami River Road, 45252. Call Don at 470-3600 or e-mail donakins1@gmail.com for directions. In 2012, the team will play in the SWOL National League, and in highlevel tournaments with two to three requiring overnight stays. The Heat organization offers fundraising to offset fees. This team has been approved by John Silvani, president and founder of Ohio Heat Baseball Program Inc.
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Balanced budget amendment debt talk end game In 1995 we as a country fell one vote short of passing a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment in the U.S. Senate. The consequences of that one vote shortage has added $10 trillion dollars of debt (total debt now is $14.3 trillion) to our economy and placed us at the doorstep of financial disaster. Look at some of the current government woes we have and decide if you as a taxpayer are getting your fair share of value. We have a Post Office that lost $8 billion last year and will run out of cash at the end of 2012
(this at a time when FedEx profits rose 33 percent and UPS profits are soaring). We have 41.8 million Americans Dan receiving food Regenold stamps – the it has Community highest ever been. Press guest We have a columnist U.S. Senate that for the first time ever doesn’t even have a budget.
We have a proposed health care system that no one understands, may be illegal, and is harming job creation. We have a debt ceiling problem which threatens our kids’ ability to realize the American dream and has our country in gridlock. (Enough?) Our Federal politicians are proof in action that we can’t do it all. In our cities, our counties and in our state we are smart enough to require all three of these governments to end each year with a balanced budget – and they do! To not ask the Federal government to
balance its budget sends our children the wrong message and is nothing short of financial stupidity. Financial Guru Dave Ramsey often says, “That broke people giving financial advice is like a shop teacher with missing fingers ... ” Our broke politicians financial advice surely isn’t working and we need to help them by implementing a balanced budget amendment that starts in the very short term – which means a balanced budget in less than five years. Hold your Federal politicians
accountable and require them to pass a balanced budget amendment now. Many of these folks – U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and others – talk a good game and say they are for passing a balanced budget but they continue to find excuses that don’t make it happen. If your legislator has not actually cast a vote for a balanced budget amendment your reaction needs to be simple – don’t vote for them again. Daniel P. Regenold is president of the Glendale Tea Party.
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A variety of rides isn’t enough to draw folks to the Hamilton County Fair, which some say needs to be better publicized.
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Ohio is considering closing half of its driver’s exam stations, including one in Sharonville. How would this affect Sharonville and the TriCounty area? No responses.
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What do you do to “beat the heat?” No responses. What changes could Hamilton County Fair organizers make to get you to attend the fair? “Sending armed guards to my house might work :)” J.G. “How about free beer’ ... that would work.:-)” Bill B. “I have only attended one time since 1970, when my kids were little. It was hot, had cheesy attractions, like the ‘world’s biggest rat’ (really a possum) and I was never inclined to go back. “If they can’t make money and attract sufficient people, they should shut it down. Residents of Hamilton County have a lot of trouble identifying with farming. It’s not what most of us do.” F.S.D. “For me, nothing. I grew up in Philadelphia, Pa., lived in Baltimore, Md., and now Cincinnati. “I am a city-suburbs person and have always associated county fairs with either the rural or
agrarian life, so I never developed an interest.” M.A.M. “More publicity before the fair, not after. Most of these events have great coverage about what happened, but not much to inform you before the event.” J.K. “It’s been years since I attended the Carthage Fair. Please note that name because if you Google the Hamilton County Fair you get zilch. “But even the Carthage Fair website lacks any real information such as costs, parking availability, rides, featured entertainment, hours of operation, etc ... For contrast, Google the Clermont County Fair and see how it should be done! “I’d like to visit our fair and perhaps take my grandchildren, but I need clearer picture of what to expect. I just might choose the Clermont Fair for the reasons stated.” R.V.
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Last week marked the conclusion of some six weeks of Auditor’s Neighborhood Conferences across Hamilton County. A total of 7,325 residential property owners participated while about 6,000 more contacted us by mail or email about their tentative new property values. Property owners may still submit comments and information through our website or in the mail through Aug. 5. Over the next few months we will be reviewing what owners have provided. In a project as large as this (350,000 total parcels) we understand there will be errors and omissions. That is why we give owners an “early look” and the chance to comment on their tentative values. By the end of the year we will be mailing final value information to all who contacted us and any others that may have been
changed as a result of our continuing review. Of course, owners still have the right to file a formal complaint with the Board Dusty of Revision Rhodes between Jan. 1 and March 31 Community next year if they Press guest do not agree columnist with our final value. Surprisingly, a significant number of people were disappointed with lower property values this time. Our numbers reflect the market place but remember these values are “as of Jan. 1, 2011” and may well be outdated should they decide to sell their property in two or three years.
When our numbers are final they go to the state tax commissioner who will recalculate the millages of most voted levies. This is done so taxing entities receive no more or no less than voters approved. We cannot estimate anyone’s property taxes until the millages are reset and until we know if any new or increased tax levies are passed by the voters this November. Our thanks to the fine institutions which allowed us to use their facilities, to the police officers who provided security and most of all to the property owners who took the time to meet with us and take part in the process. Their participation will allow us to have a better final product. Dusty Rhodes is the Hamilton County auditor.
Social Security information for public employees We have important information that will be of interest to public employees. In Ohio, that includes, but is not limited to, workers in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS), State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) and School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS). If you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary, such as a government agency or school district, the pension you receive based on that work might reduce your Social Security benefits under the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This provision affects how your retirement or disability benefit is calculated if you receive a pension from work where Social Security taxes were not taken out of your pay. We use a modified formula to calculate your benefit amount, resulting in a lower Social Security benefit. Why a modified formula? The law requires we determine Social Security benefit amounts with a formula that gives proportionately higher benefits to workers with low lifetime earnings. Before 1983, people who worked mainly in a job not covered by Social Security had their Social Security benefits calculated as if they were long-term, low-wage workers.
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They received a Social Security benefit representing a higher percentage of their earnings, plus a pension from a job where they did not pay Social Security taxes. Congress passed the Windfall Elimination Provision to remove that
advantage. A separate law could make a difference in benefits a spouse or widow(er) can receive. If you pay into another pension plan and do not pay into Social Security, any spouse or widow(er) benefits available through Social Security may be subject to a Government Pension Offset (GPO). Generally, if government employment was not covered by Social Security, any Social Security benefits must be reduced by two-thirds of the government pension amount. Benefits we pay to wives, husbands, widows and widowers are “dependent” benefits, established in the 1930s to compensate spouses who stayed home to raise a family and were financially dependent on the working spouse. Now it’s more common for both members of a married couple to
work, each earning a Social Security retirement benefit. The law has always required that a person’s benefit as a spouse or widow(er) be offset dollar for dollar by the amount of his or her own retirement benefit. Similarly, if this government employee’s work had instead been subject to Social Security taxes, any Social Security benefit payable as a spouse or widow(er) would have been reduced by the person’s own Social Security retirement benefit. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, view the webinar titled How Some Public Employee or Teacher Pensions May Affect Social Security Benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars/, and visit our online portal for government employees at www.socialsecurity.gov/gpo-wep. You will find lots of useful information, including fact sheets and online calculators to estimate your Social Security benefits if either law affects you. Sue Denny is the Social Security public affairs specialist in Cincinnati. Do you have a question about Social Security? Do you want to schedule a free Social Security presentation for your group or organization? Contact her at susan.denny@ssa.gov.
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Former public information officer Sue Bennett has left the city of Blue Ash after 32 years and will no longer be taking minutes at city council meetings. Bennett is studying to be a veterinary technician.
‘Face of the city’ leaves Blue Ash By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
BLUE ASH – A woman Blue Ash Mayor Mark Weber says is widely regarded as “the face of the city” is leaving after 32 years of service. Sue Bennett held the title of public information officer, but also prepared the agenda, legislation to be voted on and related paperwork for Blue Ash City Council meetings, where she took the minutes. Bennett, who declined to be interviewed, also was the city’s citizen liaison and oversaw operations of the reception desk at city hall. She began her career with Blue Ash as a recreation center employee in 1979. “Sue was an invaluable member of the administrative team,” Weber said. “A complete job description for Sue would have been the thickness of a telephone book. “She was a fixture at most city events with her
ever-present camera chronicling the modern history of Blue Ash,” Weber said. Bennett’s departure doesn’t mean she’ll be relaxing on a sofa somewhere. She’s been taking college classes to pursue a career as a veterinary technician and will be a full-time student this fall at UC Blue Ash College, until recently called Raymond Walters College. “Given her love for animals, this is not a surprise to anyone who has met Sue,” said Kelly Osler, assistant to the Blue Ash city manager, who will be picking up or delegating Bennett’s former public information duties. Karla Plank, administrative assistant, will be in charge of Bennett’s former city council duties, among others. Osler said no group of city employees can truly fill Bennett’s shoes. “Sue’s institutional knowledge is so deep, that replacing her is impossible,” Osler said.
Library a resource for vacations While packing for a late summer vacation, keep in mind that the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is equipped to be one of your best travel companions. • Why spend money on travel books when the books can check out and return them at the end of your trip? The library’s extensive collection includes the latest from Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Rough Guides and more. Specific topics like traveling with kids and pets or how to accommodate special needs while away from home also are available. Whatever the travel information needs, think of the library first. • Lighten the load and pack eBooks and audiobooks. The library’s collection of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks includes thousands of bestselling titles. Enjoy these books on eReader (Nook, Sony Reader, iPad, etc.) or download some to your mobile device (Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, etc.). Available to download 24/7. No late fees. To find out how, go to www.cincinnatilibrary.org/downloadables/ebooks.html. • Get free eBooks, as an added bonus. • Check out Playaways. At about half the size of a deck of cards, Playaways come preloaded with an entire audiobook. A separate player isn’t necessary to listen to the book and keeping track of several CDs
or cassettes isn’t a problem, just press play. Check them out at your neighborhood branch. Everyone in the car can listen to their own. Or, with an audio cord, plug one into the radio so everyone can listen in. • Go portable in print. Besides paperback books, don’t overlook the wide variety of magazines the library has to offer. Other paper portables to check out include graphic novels and manga. • Theme read to go along with your travels. Going to Disney World? Read Walt Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Traveling to Key West? Read some Ernest Hemingway. The library’s staff can recommend authors, novels and books based on the history or culture of your destination. These are available as audiobooks on CD to listen to in the car or on a portable CD player. • Download free music. Don’t get stuck trying to tune into a radio station that may not play your kind of music. Instead, download free music from the library’s website. Choose from thousands of songs from the Sony Entertainment Catalog in more than 100 genres for mp3 players, iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry or other devices. Best of all, they’re yours to keep forever. Go to www. cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2 011/downloadmusic.html. Log onto www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/SummerRead and sign up today.
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Sharonville camp gives hands-on fun, facts By Kelly McBride
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Sharonville Safety Camp is a great opportunity for police and fire to teach the kids of the community valuable safety lessons. The majority of lessons are hands-on, interactive activities, so they get to practice the lessons that we teach. Three Sharonville departments gathered about 60 campers for lessons learned hands-on in a summer camp for 6-to-11 year-olds. Representatives from the fire, police and recreation departments shared their expertise recently through activities to show kids what to do in case of fire, personal danger or while swimming. “We try to reach every aspect of their lives where safety plays a part,” Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Mousa said. “It’s a week full of important information,” said Jimmy Robertson, a recreation department coordinator. “The key to Safety Camp is having the campers more informed than when they arrived,” he said. “I feel that we accomplish that every year.” Topics covered during the weeklong course include all aspects of fire safety, such as escape plans, smoke detectors and fire extinguisher use, as well as lessons in bicycle, computer, gun, swim and stranger safety. They visited the firehouse, where they ate a pizza lunch with the firefighters, and had the opportunity to operate a fire hose. They also learn about health topics, wildlife and strange animal safety. The week includes visits from the SPCA, Hamilton County SWAT, and Sharonville police K9 partners Officer
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Darian Bookman and Cjeena. “We try to make the entire week a learning experience with lots of fun thrown in, as well,” Mousa said. Police Officer Cheryl Baarlaer helped Mousa coordinate the annual program. “All parents hope that their child never has to defend themselves from someone who is attempting to abduct them or that they will never have to crawl from a burning house,” Baarlaer said. “Unfortunately, we cannot protect our loved ones from everything, but we can arm them with the knowledge and experience of what to do if they are placed in one of those situations. “That is what Safety Camp is all PROVIDED about,” she said, “providing knowlAmong the activities was a search and rescue of a edge and experience in a safe environment ... just in case.” baby from a burning building scenario.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Hot! Hot! Hot!, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Collection of fiber arts, assemblages and artisan jewelry. Free. 554-1014. Sharonville.
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Springdale Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike, Presented by Springdale Farmers’ Market. 346-5712. Springdale.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Woods. Village tours: 10:30 a.m., 12:45 and 3 p.m. Tour 11 historic buildings depicting life in the 1800s. Located inside Sharon Woods Park. $5, $3 ages 511, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. Environmentally responsible. Includes flower and vegetable gardens, children’s garden, hiking trails, barns and barnyards, sunflower and other fields, seasonal farmers market, gift shop and visitors center. Guided tours, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on second and fourth Saturdays. $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. Through Dec. 23. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
Thursday Volunteer Day and Potluck Lunch, 10 a.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Call for information or check the website. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. F R I D A Y, A U G . 5
EXERCISE CLASSES
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, Noon-1 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Taught by certified Arthritis Foundation aquatics instructors. Ages 18 and up. $120 for 10 classes, free for members. 985-6742. Montgomery.
FESTIVALS
Days in the Park Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Chamberlin Park, 7640 Plainfield Road, Music by Prizoner. Rides, food, beer and games. Benefits Chamberlin Park. Family friendly. Presented by Deer Park Park Board. 794-8860; www.deerpark-oh.gov. Deer Park.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Village tours: 10:30 a.m., 12:45 and 3 p.m. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Blue Ash Concerts on the Square, 8 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Ooh La La will perform oldies and classic rock. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 745-8550; www.blueashevents.com. Blue Ash.
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Big Bugs!, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Thirteen larger-than-life insects constructed of wood and other natural materials created by artist David Rogers and on display in and on the south side of Highfield Discovery Garden. Includes admission to the Highfield Discovery Garden and free parking. Separate from public areas of park. $7, $5 ages 2-12. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 7718733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
Hairspray – The Musical, 8 p.m., Mount Notre Dame High School, 711 E. Columbia Ave., $10, $5 students. Through Aug. 6. 821-3044, ext. 7469; www.mndhs.org. Reading.
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Don’t Kick the Turkeys, 7-9:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA, 106 Maple St., Fellowship Hall. By Andy and Jennifer Hansen. Play takes humorous look at everyday activities of a church and its new pastor. Family friendly. $12.50. Reservations required. Presented by St. Paul Players. Through Aug. 14. 821-0987. Reading.
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Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
RECREATION
Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Walks led by Park District volunteers. Walkers may choose what days they want to walk. Ages 50 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville. S A T U R D A Y, A U G . 6
CRAFT SHOWS Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, $5, free ages 12 and under. Colorful gemstone beads, crystals, pearls, hand-made glass beads and unique beads and clasps. Family friendly. Presented by Intergalactic Bead Shows. Through Aug. 7. 888-729-6904. Sharonville. DRINK TASTINGS
Wine Tasting, 3-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, $1$2 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.
FESTIVALS
Days in the Park Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Chamberlin Park, Music by DJ Wildman Walker 6-8 p.m. and The Rusty Griswolds 8 p.m.-midnight. 794-8860; www.deerparkoh.gov. Deer Park.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Village tours; 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
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Motown’s Greatest Hits, 8 p.m., Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road, Doors open 7:30 p.m. $20, $15 advance. Presented by Aretha Chapman Music. 824-4185; www.arethachapman.com/motown.htm. Sharonville.
ON STAGE STUDENT THEATER
Hairspray – The Musical, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Mount Notre Dame High School, $10, $5 students. 821-3044, ext. 7469; www.mndhs.org. Reading.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Don’t Kick the Turkeys, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA, $12.50. Reservations required. 821-0987. Reading.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Big Bugs!, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $7, $5 ages 2-12. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. FILE PHOTO.
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Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, $4, free ages 12 and under. 888-729-6904. Sharonville.
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Days in the Park Festival, 4-10 p.m., Chamberlin Park, Community picnic precedes festival at Kenwood Baptist Church. All-you-canride for children 4-7 p.m., $12. Music by Gamut 5-9 p.m. Car cruise-in 5-8 p.m. Dash plaques awarded to first 50 cars. 794-8860; www.deerpark-oh.gov. Deer Park.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 1-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Village tours: 1:30, 2:15 and 3 p.m. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Big Bugs Evening Concerts, 6 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Zak Morgan. Outdoors. Free for concert; Big Bugs! admission: $7, $5 ages 2-12. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Greg Hahn, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gorman Heritage Farm, Noon-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
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Contra Dance, 8-10 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wear soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Beginner’s workshop 7:30 p.m. $4, $1 ages 20 and under, free for newcomers. Presented by Cincinnati Contra Dancers. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance, 1-2 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springdale.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Abs Class, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Includes warm-up and cool-down, exercises for the abdominals, lower back, hips and glutes using variety of equipment. Free. 3463910; www.springdale.org. Springdale.
MUSIC - CHORAL
Open Rehearsals with Cincinnati Sound Chorus, 7-10 p.m., Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike, Award-winning chorus adds new voices as they sing in World Choir Games in Cincinnati July 2012. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Sound Chorus. 554-2648; www.cincinnatisound.org. Wyoming. Happiest Baby on the Block, 6:45 p.m., Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, How to turn on your newborn’s calming reflex, the “off-switch” for crying. Includes Parent Kit containing “Happiest Baby on the Block” DVD. $50 per couple. Registration required. 475-4500; www.trihealth.com. Montgomery.
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The Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Cost is $5, and is free ages 12 and under. There will be colorful gemstone beads, crystals, pearls, hand-made glass beads and unique beads and clasps. The show is family friendly, and is presented by Intergalactic Bead Shows. Call 888-729-6904.
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YogahOMe Kids Camp, 1-4 p.m., YogahOMe Symmes, 11928 Montgomery Road, Daily through Aug. 12. Children learn to draw on own resources and develop inner and outer strength, focus and concentration. Ages 512. $249. Registration required. 774-9642; yogahome.net/classes/kids-yoga. Symmes Township.
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FARMERS MARKET Wyoming Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Village Green Park Wyoming, 400 Wyoming Ave., Corner of Wyoming and Oak avenues. Local organic and sustainablyraised fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat, and carefully produced cottage products. Presented by Wyoming Farmers Market. 7616263; www.wyomingfarmersmarket.net. Wyoming. Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road, Valet Parking Lot along Montgomery Road. Fresh tomatoes, corn, apples, mums, pumpkins and more. Seeking vendors. 745-9100; email jean.ohnmeis@ggp.com; www.kenwoodtownecentre.com. Kenwood. SUMMER CAMP - NATURE Habitat Explorers, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Daily through Aug. 12. Explore water, woods, fields and other habitats. Games, crafts and learn about animals. Ages 6-9. $140. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; ext. 240; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. W E D N E S D A Y, A U G . 1 0
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Gorman Heritage Farm Quilters Meeting, 6 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Includes making a quilt for annual quilt raffle. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. EXERCISE CLASSES
Summer Physical Fun 45, 9:15-10 a.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Ages 6-11. Obstacle courses, games, exercises and variety of sports. Outdoors unless weather moves events inside. Free. Presented by Springdale Parks and Recreation. 346-3910. Springdale. YogaStretch, 1:30 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Total body stretching class designed to improve overall flexibility and balance. Free. 346-3910. Springdale.
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Here’s a real peach of a good cobbler I have the best neighbors. Sandy Shelton, our neighbor across the road, brought us some warm peach pecan cobbler last evening. We had just finished dinner, so we had it for dessert. Oh my gosh, it was so good. Since peaches are coming into season now, it’s a good time to try this out. And if your peaches aren’t quite ripe, put them in a paper bag in a single layer. They won’t actually ripen more, but will become soft enough to use. Check out the area closest to the stems. If it’s creamy yellow, it has ripened on the tree. If it’s green, it may have been picked before it was ripe.
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Sandy got this recipe from a magazine. Serves 12 to 15.
12 to 15 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 16 cups)* 3 cups sugar 1 ⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1 ⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg (opt.) 11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla 2 ⁄3 cup butter 2 (15 oz.) packages refrigerated pie crusts 1 ⁄2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 ⁄4 cup sugar Vanilla ice cream, whipped topping, whipped cream (opt.) Combine first four ingredients in a pan, and let stand 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring peach mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, and
simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add vanilla and butter, stiruntil butRita ring ter melts. Heikenfeld Unfold pie Rita’s two kitchen crusts.1 Sprinkle ⁄4 cup pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over one pie crust; top with other pie crust. Roll to a 12-inch circle, gently pressing pecans into pastry. Cut into 11⁄2-inch strips. Repeat with remaining pie crusts, pecans, and sugar. Spoon half of peach mixture into a lightly greased or sprayed 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Arrange half of pastry strips in a lattice design over top of peach mixture. Bake at 475 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon remaining peach mixture over baked pastry. Top with remaining pastry strips in a lattice design. Bake 15 to 18 more minutes. Serve warm or cold. *2 (20-ounce) packages frozen peaches may be substituted. Reduce sugar to 2 cups, flour to 3 tablespoons, and nutmeg to 1⁄4 teaspoon. Proceed as directed. Note: To make ahead of time, let baked cobbler cool; cover and freeze up to one month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Uncover, and reheat in the oven at 250 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Mix chicken, celery and onions together. Whisk chicken base and salt with the mayo. Pour over chicken and mix gently. Stir in grapes and nuts. To make curried chicken salad: Start sprinkling curry powder in the mayo mixture, tasting as you go. COURTESY SANDY SHELTON
Rita’s neighbor SandyShelton’s peach cobbler.
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For Mary Ann, who enjoyed this in Texas. “It had fresh tomatoes, onions and cilantro, but no garlic,” she said. The recipe from “WilliamsSonoma Essentials of Latin Cooking” (Oxmoor House, $34.95) should be what she wants. This book gives menu suggestions, along with a history and map of Latin food. 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced 1 ⁄4 white onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Sea salt
Combine everything and mix well. Taste and add more salt or cilantro. Serve right away or store, covered, in refrigerator up to three days. Bring to room temperature and adjust seasoning before using. Pico de gallo salsa variation: Add 1 serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, minced with its seeds, and fresh lime juice to taste. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Online: Want another peach cobbler that’s even easier? Check out “Easy Peach Cobbler” on my blog at Cincinnati.com (Cooking with Rita).
Rita’s clone of Bigg’s chicken salad
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Check the start date of your extended warranty I’ve often warned about buying third-party extended warranties for used cars because some of the companies do little more than take your money. But now I’ve got an alert when buying such warranties directly from the auto manufacturers. While those are the warranties I prefer, you do have to check to see exactly what you’re getting. Doris Stemmer of Anderson Township bought a used Lincoln LS in 2007. At the time the salesman sold her an extended service warranty from Ford. “He told us the extended
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Grill the Rabbi at Cafe Chabad Café Chabad, the premier night out for Jewish adults in Cincinnati, featuring delicious food, great entertainment and good company, is back for the summer. Conducted several times throughout the year, these evenings are a wonderful time to meet up with old and new friends in a relaxed atmosphere. This summer’s Café Chabad features an upscale barbeque prepared by local professional Jewish chefs. The menu caters to all tastes and diets, with rib-eye steaks, beef, chicken and vegetarian kabobs, sides including baked potatoes and grilled corn, and desert. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. While diners kick back and enjoy, they are invited to “Grill the Rabbi.” Any and all questions about Judaism (and anything else the Rabbi may know) will be game, no questions too big or too small. Opportunity will be
given for questions to be asked both in person and anonymously. For those who don’t have any questions? Come anyway, the food’s great. From past experience, Rusty and Gale Goldner say, “Cafe Chabad is a wonderful and memorable evening. To enjoy good food, drink and conversation in the Café Chabad setting is well worth ones time.” This event promises to be an evening not to be missed, and we invite you to partake and bring along a friend or two. The Café Chabad will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash. The fee for the evening, is $18 paid by Aug. 7, $23 after Aug. 7, $180 sponsor. The event is for adults only. Reservations and more information are at www.ChabadBA.com or 793-5200.
Compass Community Church takes a different approach to worship, starting with regular Sunday services at Rhinos Live, an entertainment venue. Compass Community Church pastor Dorrien Hinsey needed to find a new home for his three-year-old church. The search had been on for awhile, but some buildings cost too much, others weren’t a good fit for the size of the congregation, and still others were a logistical nightmare when it came to setting up equipment and other elements for a church service. Then he found an unlikely place that seemed “just right.” As he drove by Rhinos Live on Chester Road, he was intrigued by the idea that it was conveniently located, and most likely had the space and equipment he was looking for. After a chat with owner Larry Keckeis, Hinsey knew the hunt had ended with Rhinos. The church held its first service at Rhinos Live in late August 2010. “We’re excited to have found the right spot,” says Hinsey. “Sure, it’s a little different, but then, so are we. This building has the space, equipment, and flexibility to let us do our thing – which is to give folks good music and a sound message in a casual atmosphere.” Rhinos owner Keckeis agrees, “I’m glad to be able to help Dorrien and his church. I think it’ll bring positive energy to our place.” The church holds services at Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road, Sharonville.
Kingdom Builders Apostolic Church
The church invites all to worship the Lord with them. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday evening Bible class is 4 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible class is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pastor is Kirk Peoples Jr. The church is at 3152 Lighthouse Drive, Suite C-2, Fairfield; 8740446; www.kingdombuildersapostolic.com.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
The church youth group is having a
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Sharonville United Methodist Church
Serendipity Seniors meet for lunch every fourth Thursday. A Bereavement Group meets for lunch every first Thursday. Visitors and guests are always welcome to atttend services and special events. Traditional services are at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and a contemporary service at 9:30. Children's classes are at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. There
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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 Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
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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 Wyoming Baptist Church
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Steve Cummins, Senior Pastor Christian Discipleship Training. 9:oo am Coffee Koinonia............................10:00am Praise & Worship.........................10:30am
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Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) 513-385-8342 www.christ-lcms.org Sun. School & Bible Class 9:00 AM Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM, Wed. 7:00 PM Office: 385-8342 Pre-School: 385-8404
Faith Lutheran LCMC
8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15 HOPE LUTHERAN
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Pastor Lisa Arrington 9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Welcome Hour/ Sun School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Twp. South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 www.hopeonbluerock.org 923-3370
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Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
All are Welcome - 521-7003 - Free Admission www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org
Practicing New Testament Christianity Sunday: Bible Classes (for all ages) .. 9:45 AM Worship………..….....10:40 AM; 5 PM Wednesday: Bible Classes (for all ages…......... 7:30 PM
Free Bible Correspondence Courses!!! Call and signup today 513 742-5300 www.millroadcoc.org
UNITED METHODIST
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CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Knowing God Today: Truth and Revelation"
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
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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
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Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM
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Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
Church By The Woods Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!
Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
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.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL (Office) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30 am 8916 Fontainebleau Ter. Performing Arts Ctr. - Finneytown High School Childcare provided
Rev. Milton Berner, Pastor
385-7024
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”
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VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP
United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. David Mack Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.org
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Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m, Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sundays
are several adult classes and some study groups that meet in homes. The services are broadcast with a two-week delay at 10 a.m. Sundays on Channel 24 and at 9 p.m., on Thursdays on Channel 18. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117; www.sharonville-umc.org.
Mill Road Church of Christ 11626 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240
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Celebrating its 19th year, Stampaway USA will be making an impression in Cincinnati - a rubber stamp impression that is – as 2,100 artists and rubber stamping enthusiasts from around the country are expected to attend this art rubber stamp convention. The convention, organized by Stamp Your Art Out!, will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Sharonville Convention Center. Considered one of the top rubber stamping conventions in the country, the event provides artists and rubber stamping enthusiasts an opportunity to shop among 50 nationally-known rubber stamp companies as well as attend classes and demonstrations of the latest rubber stamping techniques. Stampaway USA is a sixday rubber stamping and artistic frenzy, which also features a wine and cheese kick-off fundraiser Aug. 19 and a private preview shopping party Aug. 12. Stamp Your Art Out! is a retailer and manufacturer of art rubber stamps and accessories at 9685 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. For more information about the Stampaway USA Convention, please visit www.stampawayusa.com or call 513-793-4558.
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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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rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the activity center at 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading. Items sold will be gently used, such as medical equipment, household items, baby gear, clothes, paintings and more. The sale will benefit the OLSH youth group. Call 733-4950 with questions. The church is at 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading; 733-4950. The annual SUMC Golf Outing is planned for Saturday, Aug. 6, at Glenview Golf Course. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m at the clubhouse. Entry forms are available at the Welcome Center. Disciple Bible Study classes will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The course studies the Bible from Genesis through Revelations.
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“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725 2:00pm
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Northminster Presbyterian Church 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
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
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Phone: 385-9077 Rev. Michelle Torigian Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org www.facebook.com/StPaulUCC
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BIRTHS
33 Frick Court: Simons John III to Wagener Susan & Daniel; $477,500.
SHARONVILLE
10476 Wintergreen Court: Fifth Third Mortgage Co. to Roth Casey N. & Jena S.; $94,000. 11119 Reading Road: Hamilton Ann to Cm & Dm Properties LLC; $130,000. 11154 Oak St.: Archbishop Of Cincinnati Tr to Matthews Patrick M. & Lorraine C. Benson; $76,000. 12050 Algiers Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Tr to Stocks Scott & Sandra; $41,500. 3550 Verbena Drive: Mueller Bradley J. to Brummett Christina H.; $132,500. 3762 Malaer Drive: Davis Ami B. to Carson Jane; $119,500. 5521 Kemper Road: Woeste Jeremy & Skaseniio Ransom to Weldsihofer Randall & Stacy K.; $146,500.
LEGAL NOTICE The following legislation was passed at Springdale Council meeting held July 20, 2011. ORDINANCE NO. 27-2011 "RENAM ING McGILLARD STREET TO JAKE SWEENEY PLACE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" Kathy McNear Clerk of Council /Finance Director 1001654056
LEGAL NOTICE A public hearing will be held at the Springdale Council meeting at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246 at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to discuss the following: An Ordinance amending Section 153.903 of the City of Springdale Zoning Code to allow for placing of municipal liens for non-payment of review an inspection fees. Kathy McNear Clerk of Council /Finance Director 1001655302 To place your BINGO ad call 513.242.4000
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 5700 Sovereign Drive: Schmidt Joan Marie Tr to Gfroerer Beverly A.; $213,000.
SPRINGDALE
12068 Crossings Drive: Mundy David W. & Susan M. to Mundy Susan M.; $48,000. 495 Cloverdale Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Wiggins Mike; $76,000.
WYOMING
516 Hilltop Lane: Mark Leonard S. & Lynn S. to Seyerle John R. & Maria D.; $335,000. 618 Liddle Lane: Kellner Janice C. to Hilton Michael R. & Jennifer C.; $251,000.
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Arrests/citations
Sarah Holland, 28, 2953 Upper Five Mill, possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia at Reading and Glendale Milford, June 29. Sheena Allen, 18, 967 Exnia Ave., endangering children at 10500 Reading Road, June 30. Neal Jones, 54, 8924 Reading Road, public indecency, resisting arrest at 10776 Reading Road, July 16. Patricia Grycko, 48, 3660 Vineyard, domestic violence at 3660 Vineyard, July 12.
Incidents/investigations Forgery
Reported at 10485 Reading Road, July 1.
Theft
Tools of unknown value removed at 1400 Glendale-Milford, June 30. $20 removed at 10425 Reading Road, June 28. $40 removed at 2801 Cunningham, July 1.
GLENDALE
Arrests/citations
Maria Sales, 27, 105 Harriet St., Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; July 22. Patrick Buckley, 30, 8196 Desoto Drive, West Chester Township, theft; also had a warrant from Butler County; July 26.
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Incidents/investigations Burglary
900 block of Congress Avenue; rear window to residence broken out; jewelry and other items taken; no value estimate at time of report; investigation ongoing; July 22.
Theft
1000 block of Cole Avenue; television taken from residence; suspect arrested; July 26.
SHARONVILLE
Arrests/citations
Heather Loew, 24, 10963 Thornview, drug abuse at Sharon and Mosteller Road, July 17. Margarita Caver, 28, 1996 Wayne, obstructing official business at 11755 Mosteller Road, July 14. Robert Tevlin, 62, 8216 Cherry Laurel Drive, operating vehicle intoxicated at U.S. 42, July 16. Andrew Bowles, 30, 1559 Hunt Club Drive, drug paraphernalia at I275, July 16. Jeremy Hollweek, 24, 5728 E. Day Center, possession of drugs, possession of drug abuse instruments at 12000 Lebanon Road, July 15. Michael Webb, 29, 7910 Santonlina Drive, operating vehicle at Reading and Kemper Road, July 13. Karlynn Marshall, 18, 4034 Sharon Park Lane, theft at 10900 Reading Road, July 15. James Poer, no age given, 910 John Street, theft, breaking and entering at 9 Commodity, July 11. Robert Brown, 36, 2723 Baker Ave., theft at 10900 Reading Road, July 14. Ronald Banker, 29, 56 Gabb Terrace, theft at 12161 Lebanon Road, July 13. Marion Cramer, 38, 1702 Stonelick, drug abuse at 2000 E. Kemper, July 12.
Incidents/investigations Burglary Criminal damaging
Tires and windows damaged at 11414 Lebanon Road, July 19. Vehicle window damaged at 11335 Lippelman, July 16.
Criminal trespassing
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Reported at 11291 Lebanon Road, July 14.
Domestic violence
Reported at Runyan Drive, July 17.
Theft
Back pack blower valued at $350 removed at 11620 Lebanon Road, July 17. $20 in gas not paid at 2225 Sharon Road, July 18. Game cards valued at $1,000 removed at Chester Road, July 17. $43 in gas not paid for at 2225 Sharon Road, July 16. AC unit valued at $2,000 removed at 1562 E. Kemper Road, July 15. $30.16 in gas not paid for at 2225 Sharon Road, July 14.
Theft of firearm
Gun valued at $1,100 removed at 11141 Canal Road, July 15.
SPRINGDALE
Arrests/citations
Juvenile Female, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, July 12. Gladys O’Neal, 56, 11990 Chardon
Lane, assault at 11700 Chardon Lane, July 12. Gary Lee Buchannen, 34, 999 Ledro St., domestic violence at 999 Ledro St., July 11. Bridget Boca, 23, 3407 Ohio 774, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, July 11. James Marion, 43, 502 Sherwood Green Court, theft at 12045 Lebanon, July 11. Justine Wilder, 19, 3834 N. Country Road, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, July 10. Audra Morgan, 19, 357 Knoll Court, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, July 10. Allsion Tannis, 23, 3169 Sunnyhollow Lane, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, July 8. Tyronne Montgomery, 41, 2505 Chicago Blvd., theft at 11630 Springfield Pike, July 19. Mario White, 51, 1463 Rahana St., breaking and entering at 11620 Springfield Pike, July 19. Antonio Coleman, 42, 18574 Saint Aubin Street, theft at 11620 Springfield Pike, July 19. Vicente Menodoza, 28, 1108 Princeton Square, obstructing official business at 1000 Sycamore, July 15. Adam Campos, 28, 381 Princeton Square, assault, obstructing official business, resisting arrest at 12159 Chesterdale Road, July 17. Jose Corando, 38, 3408 Lafayette Road, driving under the influence, July 17. Kyle Thompson, 42, 6785 Fairfield Business Center, theft at 11755 Princeton Pike, July 16. Kyle Thompson, 22, 2455 Millvale Ave., possession of hypodermic at 11747 Princeton Pike, July 15. Christina Morris, 39, 1204 Alberta, theft at 506 Kemper Road, July 15. Linda Sizemore, 35, 1204 Alberta, theft at 505 Kemper Road E., July 15. Andres Andrade, 25, 11604 Grooms Road, theft, July 15.
Incidents/investigations Burglary
Apartment entered and purse and currency of unknown value removed at 111111 Springfield Pike, July 11. Residence entered and jewelry and currency valued at $10,615 removed at 399 Naylor Court, July 5.
Criminal damaging
Potted plants damaged at 246 Nelson Lane, July 12.
Criminal mischief
Reported at Cedarhill, July 6.
Domestic
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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 department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, July 9. Lights of unknown value removed from yard at 846 Ledro St., July 9. Charcoal grill of unknown value removed at 11711 Princeton Pike, July 7. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 1171 Kemper Road, July 6. Wallets valued at $74 removed at 110 Boggs Lane, July 6. Sunglasses valued at $300 removed at Smiley Ave., July 16. Dog of unknown value removed at Tripoli Lane, July 6.
WYOMING
Arrests/citations
Kareem B. Griffin, 34, 1582 Dixmont Ave., 45207, arrested for Assault, Oak Avenue, July 18. Thomas Walker Gentry, 20, 1707 Lincoln, Cincinnati, 45212, arrested for obstructing official business, criminal trespass and theft, East Mills Avenue, July 21. Greg Kiefer, 47, 340 Grove Ave. assault, July 11. Melissa Wood, 41, 340 Grove Ave., assault, July 11. Nicole Brown, 35, 173 S. Grove Ave., disorderly conduct, July 15.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Victim female was struck by a known male who was later arrested. Burns Avenue, June 20.
Reported at Chesterdale, July 11. Reported at Benadir Road, July 7. Reported at Kemper Road, July 6. Reported at Kemper Road, July 6. Reported at Northland Blvd., July 17. Reported at Castro, July 16. Reported at Chesterdale, July 16. Reported at Chardon Lane, July 15. Reported at Glensprings Drive, July 14.
Breaking & entering
Victim threatened at Smiley Ave., July 7.
Several gaming systems and jewelry were removed from the residence. Elm Avenue, July 9. Golf clubs taken from vehicle parked in an open garage. Diplomat Drive, July 15. Entry made through unlocked garage, a television and a purse were taken, Hilltop Lane, July 15.
Menacing Theft
GPS and Ipod valued at $315 removed at 285 Northland Blvd., July 12. Passport and currency of unknown value removed at 12054 Greencastle Drive, July 12. Phone cards of unknown value removed at 490 Sharon W., July 11.
Cash was taken from a church. Wyoming Avenue, July 6. GPS unit and alcohol taken from an unsecure garage, Stout Avenue, July 11. Chainsaw and lawn equipment were removed from unlocked garage, North Avenue, July 11.
Burglary
DEATHS Gertrude M. Noschang
Gertrude M. (nee Koehler) Noschang, 89, of Springdale died July 27. Survived by children Nancy Noschang, Daniel (Mary) Noschang, Stephen (Anne) Noschang and Linda (David) Newnam; grandchildren Charles and Pamela McCormich and Adam, Kevin and Sarah Noschang; great-grandchil-
dren Rick McCormick and Samantha Bjurstrom; and siblings Edward, William, Albert, Robert and Richard Koehler and Joan Flick. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Noschang; Services were July 30 at St. Saviour Catholic Church, Rossmoyne. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.
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