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Landmark Baptist Temple in Evendale hosted a gathering of denominations June 12, with music by the Voices of the Valley Celebration Choir. The Rev. Trevor R. Babb from St. Simon Episcopal Church said it almost providential that they held the unified service on Pentecost. SEE EVELYN PERKINS COLUMN, A3

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• Wyoming’s first bed and breakfast could soon be setting out the welcome mat. City Council passed an ordinance approving a special use permit for the Twins’ House Bed and Breakfast at 272 Compton Road, effective upon receipt of a signed deed of acceptance. CINCINNATI.COM/WYOMING • The Friendly Stop, a Glendale pub and eatery that serves food and spirits with a small-town feel at 985 Congress Ave., is opening its door for breakfast. CINCINNATI.COM/GLENDALE

Tenth anniversary of Sept. 11

Sept. 11, 2011, is the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed near Shanksville, Pa. • If your church, civic club or school is observing this tragic day in American history, the Community Press would like to know. • If you have ever visited Ground Zero or the field in Shanksville, send us your memories of the experience. Include photos if you have them. • Send us your memories of the day, and thoughts about the 10 years since. Send to tricountypress@ communitypress.com.

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Residents cautioned about door-to-door sales By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Glendale residents received a call for caution from the police department this week, after several homeowners called with concerns about door-to-door sales people. “Several people were concerned because of solicitation activity going on int he village,” Lt. Dave LeCompte said of the Code Red alert sent to residents who subscribe to the phone service.

It was the concern, not the company being represented, that raised eyebrows. “We found no incidence of fraud, but we do have a specific ordinance that does prohibit people from going door-to-door unless invited to do so by owners of private residents for the purpose of soliciting orders for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise,” LeCompte explained, citing a a village ordinance. It's an issue that Sharonville police encounter periodically, as well.

“Every year we get calls for the magazine sales or cleaning product sales people going door to door,” Lt. Mark Preuss said, adding that it only occurs periodically, and isn't chronic. In Sharonville, door-to-door sales people are required to register with the city, “so that we can make sure they are a legitimate business or company,” Preuss said. The city will then issue an identification tag to display as they approach homeowners. Springdale Police Chief Michael

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Fans watch games; cops watch fans By Kelly McBride

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Vikings and Cowboys head toward their fields, and excitement is building among fans of high school football, as the fall sports season prepares to kick off. That also means local law enforcement will concentrate on areas surrounding the fields on Chester Road and Pendery Avenue. Police officials say the crowds are typically wellbehaved, and though officers can be seen on campus, they haven’t experienced, and don’t anticipate, problems among fans this season. Wyoming’s stadium is tucked within the neighborhood to the east of Springfield Pike, surrounded by houses. Wyoming Police Chief Gary Baldauf said his officers don’t see much trouble with the football crowd. “It’s usually parking related issues, such as parking in ‘no parking’ zones and blocking driveways,” Baldauf said of

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police officers from the communities that serve the school district. “We do increase patrols and security at the games to supplement the school security personnel,” Sharonville Lt. Mark Preuss said. “Our smaller fields such as Gower Park and Kemper Fields do not draw large crowds to impact the surrounding neighborhoods,” he said. Those fields border neighborhoods in Sharonville. “We have not received any noise complaints regarding sports,” he said. Glendale Lt. Dave LeCompte said officers in the village haven’t had reports of improper parking or noise on Chester Road, just down the street from the Princeton stadium, though the department beefs up patrols on Fridays, just in case. Get Sharonville updates by signing up for our electronic newsletter. Visit www.cincinnati.com/ Sharonville. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/local.

Sharonville street repairs move ahead By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

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Wyoming teens charged with underage drinking at party By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Seven Wyoming teenagers have been charged with underage consumption and possession of alcohol after a party Aug. 16 that left one teen injured.

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According to a police report, an anonymous call reported drinking and disorderly behavior around 11:45 that night. Police Officers John McGillis and Mitch Murphy arrived at the Hilltop Lane home of school board member Lynn Larson, who was out of town at the time. Her son, Matt, 18, answered the door. According to a report, the officers reported seeing open beer cans inside the house when he spoke with Matt Larson, who said his

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parents didn’t know he had invited guests that evening. McGillis reported that Jonathan Heisey, 18, approached him while he was speaking with Larson, saying that a person was injured in the woods and needed help. “I noticed that a section of the metal fence was broken off and covered in blood,” McGillis wrote in his report. He went into nearby woods and found Kelli Edwards, Lucky Hackett, Noah Gilbert and Drew Perry, all 18 years old. “Drew had a shirt wrapped around Noah’s leg, and I could tell that there was a severe injury,” McGillis wrote. He called for paramedics, and in the meantime, fashioned a carry seat out of a sweatshirt. McGillis, along with the three young men,

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“Our advice to people is to call us if they are suspicious,” Preuss said. “We can check to make sure they are legitimate, or require them to register.” “We're happy to come out to their house and make sure they're legitimate,”

carried Gilbert to Congress Run, where an ambulance had access. According to the incident report, while paramedics were tending to Gilbert, another guest, Aaron Linn, asked if he could accompany his friend to the hospital. When he was told he couldn’t, McGillis reported that the teen “began to shove (the paramedic) and became belligerent.” Gilbert was taken to University Hospital, where he was treated for a puncture wound to the leg. In the report, McGillis wrote of the scent of alcohol on Edwards, Hackett and Perry that night, and said that all admitted they had been drinking alcohol. When he returned to Larson’s house on Hilltop Lane, McGillis wrote that he spoke with Lynn Larson by

phone, and Larson told the officer she didn’t know her son was having a party in her absence. Hackett, Edwards, Perry, Nicole McKee and Linn, along with Celia Klug and Alex Clark, all 18, have been charged with underage consumption and possession of alcohol, a firstdegree misdemeanor. If convicted, they could face up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Linn also was charged with misconduct at an emergency. Matt Larson has been charged with a violation of what’s known as the keg law, as the resident of the house at which the party occurred. That’s also a first-degree misdemeanor. Lynn Larson said it was a hard situation because “these are not bad kids.” “These are smart, consci-

entious, good kids,” she said, “who made a bad choice. And they are so remorseful.” Lynn Larson said she hopes to address how the police investigate such instances, “because people get hurt, and nobody wins.” Police Chief Gary Baldauf said the investigation continues, and more charges could be filed against those teens, as well as any others discovered to have attended the party. It’s the second time in five months that Wyoming police have arrested a group of teens for underage drinking. The other party occurred at a home on Elm Avenue. Baldauf said it was discouraging to see this happen again after the incident in the spring that led to charges against 28 teens.

Mathis said, adding that homeowners could also verify by checking for identification. In Glendale, homeowners can pick up a sticker to display if they don't want solicitors approaching them. They are available at the police department or in the village offices. “Generally, we request that people notify us then they are soliciting in the area because there are some

that have valid reasons,” LeCompte said, “such as religious groups simply passing the Word, and not soliciting contributions.” They also include government contractors who offer suggestions to residents on how to better insulate homes, among others, LeCompte said. “We can't prohibit those groups,” he said. “But we can prohibit folks going door to door, selling things.” The sticker clearly says “No Soliciting,” and it lists the ordinance that supports the law. “When you see a sticker that says 'No Soliciting' you may not approach,” LeCompte said. “That is the resident saying ‘do not

come onto my property to solicit,’ and giving specific instructions. “That's when you get into the area of trespassing.” The lieutenant offered additional advice when a solicitor approaches a home. “Don't ever purchase anything unless you have invited them to come to your house and you know them,” he said, “or if it's a charity that you're familiar with and have previously contrinbuted to.” Finally, above all else, he said: “There is no reason to give anyone who comes to your home cash or a check.” And when in doubt, call the police department.

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food and seating, but you were welcome to bring a lawn chair. Not only was there food for the soul, but a feeding of the 5,000 spirit prevailed. Although they tried to “eat healthy” with delicious salads, desserts were served, too. Let’s face it, it’s hard to eat outdoors in the summer without hot dogs, hamburgers and plenty of liquid refreshment, but I’m sure no one overindulged.

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Please remit by Sept. 2 to Ole School Reunion Picnic, 1125 Church Ave. Glendale, OH 45246. Thirteen people have been busy with the planning, but in the interest of space, here are three you can call for more information: Carlos Reid (7717976); Camilla Steward (351-8795) or Lil Griffith (742-1388). If it rains, come to the Glendale Town Hall at 18 E. Sharon Road, but so far, the committee has always picked a great day with wonderful weather for the picnic. 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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would be gathered before a company was chosen. “It is our hope that everyone understands this and feels comfortable,” Fisher said during the public hearing. “We are not mandating that they participate.” If a resident or business didn’t want to participate in the plan, that resident or business owner could opt out, and remain with Duke as the supplier of gas and electricity. Fisher said the city would shop for a better rate, and the opt-out program would give Sharonville more leverage because the rates would be based on the participation of a large group. Residents would have automatically been part of the program unless they sent in a reply to opt out, and remain with Duke Energy. An opt-in program, however, would require residents to send in a response indicating that they want to participate, typically bringing a smaller group and weakening the bargaining power, according to Michael Catanzaro, whose company, the Ohio Utilities Group, has been negotiating aggregation contracts for a decade.

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Evendale vows to spruce up Reading Road corridor Gannett News Service EVENDALE – Motorists driving through Evendale’s Reading Road corridor see some large, nicely mowed grassy tracts in between the properties with buildings on them. The grassy lots might not seem like much to get excited about. For Evendale, they represent significant progress in its 20-year effort to improve the 1.5mile Reading Road corridor. Dilapidated buildings had stood on many of these now-empty parcels. Evendale Mayor Don Apking summed up the properties’ improved appearance this way: “They look very nice in grass.” The village’s plans for those lots are a lot bigger than landscaping. Between 1998 and 2007, Evendale invested $22 million in buying and cleaning up 14 properties along Reading Road and two on nearby Evendale Drive as part of a plan to transform the corridor into a more vital, visually pleasing part of the village of nearly 3,000 residents. The 16 properties amount to 46 acres. Few Hamilton County suburban communities – certainly none Evendale’s size – have been as aggressive in buying properties to market for development. “We’ve been fortunate to have the funds available to buy property,” Village Manager Jack Cameron said. The presence of a major income tax revenue generator like GE Aviation enabled Evendale to build a large surplus fund and set aside money to buy properties for development. Most of the properties Evendale bought contained hotels and motels or car washes and gas stations. Some of the hotels necessitated a lot of police and ambulance runs, Cameron

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Jonathan Medina, 18, an Eagle Scout, moves fire wood at a Gorman Heritage Farms that the Eagle Scouts built at the Evendale Farm. said. The village tore down the unsightly buildings and cleaned up the lots. One of the 16 properties has been developed so far. Two years ago, the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America opened its new regional headquarters on land in front of Gorman Heritage Farm that had contained a dingy hotel. Evendale also has begun to market another of these undeveloped properties – an 11-acre site at GlendaleMilford Road and Evendale Drive that had contained a Quality Inn. The village hopes to attract professional office or retail development to that site and to many of its properties on Reading. Apking said there could be some mixed-use sites that would include upscale condominiums. Evendale’s strategy of acquiring property for longterm development, or land banking, as planners call it, has helped to improve the appearance of the Reading

Road corridor. The economic downturn has slowed the next steps in the process – marketing and developing the properties. But the village is in strong enough financial shape that it doesn’t need to dump the properties for quick money. Evendale has an annual general fund budget of $12.5 million and a surplus fund of about $12 million. With $10.5 million in annual income tax revenue, the village chooses not to collect property taxes. Sharonville is the only other Hamilton County community that doesn’t have a property tax. The village’s elected officials, its planning commission and Community Improvement Corp. worked together to shape the plan for transforming the Reading Road corridor. “We’ve watched our budgets very closely,” Apking said. “We don’t have to sell the property right away. I’ve turned

down some developments that wanted to come in here because I didn’t think it would be in the best interests of the village.” Evendale’s land-banking strategy is an effective way for communities to shape their future, said David Main, president of the Hamilton County Development Co., which runs the county’s economic development department. “If communities want to control the type of development they get, they have to control the land,” Main said. “They have to have some skin in the game, and that often means acquiring land and holding onto it for a while.” Before Interstates 75 and 71 were built between the early 1960s and the early 1970s, Reading Road (U.S. 42) was a main artery between Cincinnati and Columbus. That’s why many small hotels and motels popped up along that route. But the two interstates

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A class of 36 graduates rounds out the 50th anniversary season of Safety Town in Springdale. The 4- to-6-year-olds learned about road and personal safety in the weeklong session run by Sprindgale Police Officer Marsha Bemmes, far right, with the help of Girl Scout volunteers. The Safety Town grads were presented with certificates during a ceremony at Tri-County Mall, where the program is held each year.

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Mount Notre Dame High School’s new executive director, Sparkle Worley of West Chester Township, that Cheri Lehrter of Reading has been named the school’s new director of annual giving. The Annual Giving Fund was created as a way for alumnae, parents and friends to give back to the

Mount Notre Dame community. Much of the success Mount Notre Dame enjoys is because of the generosity of members of its community. Their investment in MND allows the school to continue its 152-year tradition of empowering young women academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

With the introduction of Mount Notre Dame’s new foundation, there is an increased need to put more focus on the Annual Giving Fund, which led to the creation of this full-time position. Worley, the recently appointed executive director of Mount Notre Dame’s new foundation, offered a few

words about the credentials of Lehrter. “I am so pleased that Cheri has accepted the position of director of annual giving. In the past, this position has been part-time and finally, with the establishment of a foundation, we are able to make this a fulltime position. There is no doubt in my mind that Cheri

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will build on the Annual Giving Fund’s successes and take the program to another level.” Prior to accepting this position, Lehrter’s involvement at Mount Notre Dame has been immense. In addition to her supportive role in the Advancement Office for the last eight years, she has been a parish council co-moderator, involved in Respect Life’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., and an executive committee member for the annual Grande Gala dinner auction. Lehrter is also a contributor to the school’s MAP (My Action Plan) Program, a four-year empowerment program for MND students. Previous to her work at

Mount Notre D a m e , L e h r t e r worked as Lehrter the director of merchandising at SYSCO/Cincinnati, where she had been employed for 14 years before accepting a position at her parish, Saints Peter and Paul in Reading, where she is an active parishioner. Lehrter was a board member of Heart to Heart, a ministry founded by the late Rev. Jim Willing, to describe the parish missions that he preached throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. In her spare time, Lehrter enjoys traveling, photography and bicycling with her husband of 27 years, Ron Lehrter.

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• Meera Rani Basu of Wyoming was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Washington University. Beau is a graduate of Wyoming High School, and is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. • Erica Lynne Wittkugel of Sharonville was named to the dean’s

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New budget math: Can 12 agree with six? The Budget Control Act of 2011 was signed into law by President Obama Aug. 2. The bill raises the limit on the public debt by $2.1 trillion (taking us through the 2012 elections). The bill reduces future budget deficits by $2.4 trillion. The debt ceiling is a congressionally-imposed restriction. It has nothing to do with markets. It has nothing to do with anything else. In every single decade of our history since 1917, 12 times during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, the debt ceiling has been raised. For the first time, this time, there were enough votes in Congress to refuse to raise the debt ceiling and to only agree to a raise if the president cut spending (and spending

cuts alone.) The bill creates a Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to propose deficit reductions of Richard $1.5 trillion. Schwab This committee be appointCommunity will ed by the four Press guest c o n g r e s s i o n a l columnist leaders. So the group will be six Republicans and six Democrats. Six from the House; six from the Senate. If this committee of 12 cannot agree (come up with a 7-5 vote) by Thanksgiving on a pack-

ELECTIONS VIEWPOINTS GUIDELINES Tri-County Press invites all candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot to submit one guest column, to run sometime before the election. The guidelines: • Columns should no more than 300 words, and are subject to editing. • Columns must include a current color head shot (.jpg format). • Columns must include a short biography of the candidate. • Columns will be published no later than Wednesday, Oct. 25. • All columns must be submitted, via e-mail, no later than noon the Wednesday before publication. We encourage you to submit columns as early as possible to avoid a backlog near Elec-

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Should high-frequency trading by supercomputers that buy and sell stocks in split seconds be banned by Congress? Why or why not? “The issue here is whether we should trust machines to do work that people have historically done for fear that machines might not do the right thing and produce a harmful result. “If you say yes, then you should also have the antilock brakes and stability control removed from your car, advocate that airlines remove autopilots from planes, and insist that the shuttles at the airport have drivers on each train. “Yes, machines can mess up, but so do people. In general there are many tasks that machines do better and more reliably. “These questions have been asked since the Luddites believed that machines in cotton and woolen mills would eliminate people’s jobs in the early 1800s.” F.S.D. “There is an old fable which holds that once the genie is out of the bottle, it can’t be returned. The same theme is found in the story of Pandora’s box. “There is no way, short of a disaster which reduces humanity to Stone Age conditions that will reverse the advanced technology that we have developed. “There are facets of this technology that many of us fear and dislike (such as the amount of time spent by our young people ‘texting’ and using their cell phones.) But we are not going to reverse it.

Next questions Shaornville voters will not be able to vote on electric or gas aggregation this fall. Do you think the issue should be on the ballot? Why or why not? Should union leaders meet with Ohio Gov. John Kasich and Republican leaders to discuss changes to Senate Bill 5, the law restricting rights of public unions? Why or why not? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “It is up to us to keep pace with the side effects of this technology – we aren’t going to reverse it. It is up to us to understand it, control it to the best of our ability, and to adapt. “We can’t ‘ban’ it.” Bill B. “America is the land of the free so how do we take away the freedom of investors to use computers the way they choose?” R.V.

Evendale continues to buy property along Reading Road in an effort to revitalize and redevelop the corridor. What do you think of the changes so far and what kinds of businesses would you like to see along the corridor? No responses.

age of cuts and conceivable revenue increases, then there is a very large hammer (enforcement trigger mechanism) that comes down. It’s called sequestration and it cuts deeply, across the board, and indiscriminately. It would be very unpopular. Will the threat of sequestration be enough to get the new super committee of 12 to put everything on the table? The Bowles-Simpson bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and the bipartisan “Gang of six” Senators proposed tax reform which made taxes fairer, eliminated loopholes and deductions, broadened the base, lowered rates and increased revenue. Neither pro-

It’s called sequestration and it cuts deeply, across the board, and indiscriminately. It would be very unpopular. Will the threat of sequestration be enough to get the new super committee of 12 to put everything on the table? posal had a chance of making it through the dysfunctional House. Hopefully the new super committee of 12 will endorse the tax reform proposed by Bowles-Simpson and the “gang of six.” Do the math. The deficit and long-term debt cannot be adequately addressed by spending cuts alone. Drastic reductions in Social

Security, Medicare, Medicaid and National Security – that is the choice implied by the “no new revenue” dogmatists. Richard O. Schwab was formerly associate head of school, and middle school head, Cincinnati Country Day School. He is currently neighborhood team leader, Glendale Organizing For America Community Team (www.gofact.blogspot.com).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stats are a smoke screen

In regard to the column, “Ohio’s smoke-free workplace law clearly working,” (Aug. 17 TriCounty Press) by our esteemed health commissioner, Tim Ingram, there are a few stats that are not included in his “entire” story. While there are many citizens who unknowingly voted for the confusing ballot law, the loss of revenue and the closings of small bars and business in Ohio have helped put Ohio in the hole financially. The complaints have dropped because talking to politicians is like talking to politicians. As a senior citizen with a degree in health education, I have watched personal rights go down the drain, in the guise of health safety, for the past 40-plus years. Wake up, America. Stats are

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Ethically speaking, we are at low point in history I honestly (really) don’t know where to start. Pick a person, profession or occupation. There so many that have had some scandal recently. Where do we learn and practice personal pride? I have recently become engrossed in a Great Courses lecture on “Books That Made History.” They start and continue on the theme that we often use our “duty” to excuse our ethical and moral failures. A sad, but historic commentary on humanity! But, let us stay in the present. If you have read this far, you probably care about the ethical morass of wrongs committed in the name of duty. Perhaps, even worse are wrongs committed in the pursuit of personal gain or satisfaction. I am not here to preach. My intention is to point out grievous ethical lapses that are seriously hurting the majority of people in our country, indeed, in the entire world. As you read through this, use your imagination to choose recent events that you find ethically repulsive. It won’t take long to compile a list. That is why I am going to stick with my favorite morally corrupt group. Politicians! Theoretically public office is an opportunity to serve

the public. This broadly means the entire public. It does not mean favoring a group that facilitated your election to the disadvantage of Edward Levy those who supyour Community ported opponent. Press guest Both the columnist R e p u g n i c a n t s and the Dumbocrats seem to have lost sight of this ethical lesson as they position themselves not for the benefit of the public, but for the potential gain in power and wealth that comes from re-election. None of them have taken notice of the public disruptions that came from failed economies in Europe. The seriousness of our financial situation and its effect on our future safety and the wellbeing of our future generations is at the mercy of elected egomaniacs who have been taught in “elite” colleges by professors who have never met a payroll. Basic economic realities took a backseat to situational pipe dreams in their education. I learned in Econ 101 that trickle

down becomes trickle up. When the system is working without interference both streams become larger. While the parties fight for election, the working folks are bearing abnormally high unemployment and stagnant wages. Businesses are using the poor employment situation to make do with fewer employees, thus boosting efficiency and profits. With the uncertainty over the debt, both parties seem more interested in the 2012 election than the failing economy. This, my astute readers, is the depth of ethical behavior. Where is any concern for the general public? A wake-up call is needed in the government. My suggestion is to balance the budget by cutting all government wages with the bulk of the cuts on elected officials. We should also remove five percent to 10 percent of the Congress by putting all the names in a hat and drawing at random. Those removed in this manner would lose their lifetime pay and medical benefits. Can you imagine how fast common sense and ethics would return? Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former c ollege instructor.

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Barre Allen them.” The Cowboys have 12 starters to replace, including three defensive linemen who received Division I football scholarships. The Wyoming defense will look different this year, and will be the key to the program’s success in 2011. Replacing the size and strength of those DI defensive linemen is not possible, so the Cowboys will try to utilize the

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Gonzalez Graham six of their 3-3-5 scheme. Defensive backs Max Kadish, Chris Campbell and Phillip Schuholz will need to be active in defending both the run and the pass. The secondary returns intact and will be counted on to help the lessexperienced front six adjust to varsity play. “We lost so much, but we still have athletes, which is always good,” Barre said. “Our team speed on defense is pretty good.” On offense, the Cowboys have to replace quarterback Kyle Seyfried, who now plays for Miami University. Sophomore Will Marty takes over at quarterback. He lacks experience but has the skills to make a smooth transition at the position. “We’re starting a sophomore quarterback who has an awful lot of talent but is inexperienced,” Barre said. “He will have to learn on the run.” Perhaps most importantly, Marty has a talented and veteran offensive line to protect him. Led by senior Division I prospect Terry Davis, the offensive line returns three starters, two of whom are three-year starters. Schuholz will see the majority of carries at running back and will be counted on to produce, especially as Marty gains experience early in the season. Schuholz has experience on

defense and at wide receiver, but this will be his first season as the featured back in Wyoming’s rushing game. “Our offense is versatile,” Barre said. “We hope to be able to run the ball and have a balanced attack.” The CHL coaches voted Wyoming as the preseason favorite. Barre was surprised, considering how green the Cowboys will be at many key positions. It is a credit to the players who came before them that this year’s team enters the season with a target on its back. “It says a lot about the past history and tradition of our program,” said Barre, of the coaches’ vote. “We’re going to be playing eight sophomores, which is a lot for us.” The Cowboys open the season on Wednesday, Aug. 24, against Walnut Hills as part of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. The Cowboys and Eagles meet up in the opening game of the Ohio high school football season. The Cowboys hope they are the first team playing in August and the last team playing in November. “It is an honor to kick of the high school football season in Ohio,” Barre said. “We’ve been the CHL champs the past two years, and we want to defend our title and make it three in a row.”

Vikings come together under new leadership By Adam Turer

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SHARONVILLE – Gary Croley is back at Princeton and eager to lead the Vikings back to prominence. Croley was an assistant coach the last time Princeton reached the playoffs in 2007. He is in his first year as head coach and already led the Vikings through some trying times. Safety Lamar Williams was killed in July, but Croley led his new team through the mourning and into the 2011 season. “A situation like that does one of two things: Either you each go on your own, or you come together and cope and help each other

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Aug. 26 Anderson, 6 p.m. Sept. 2 Northmont Sept. 9 @ Withrow Sept. 16 Lakota West Sept. 23 @ Hamilton Sept. 30 Sycamore Oct. 7 @ Mason Oct. 14 Fairfield Oct. 21 @ Lakota East Oct. 28 Middletown All games are at 7:30 p.m.

through it,” Croley said. “Fortunately, we chose the latter. We cry together, we sweat together, and hopefully soon we will win together.” The Vikings have some experienced players returning from last year’s 3-7 season. Senior quarterback Nate McGill leads the Vikings’ triple option offense out of the pistol. The Vikings have a host of athletes who can get touches, and this offense is built on spreading around the carries. “We decided this was the best offense to put with the style of athlete that comes through Princeton High School,” Croley said. “I think the kids have picked it up pretty well.” McGill is backed in the backfield by a host of running backs, each capable of breaking off big chunks of yardage every time they touch the ball. Demarco Thomas, Trey Watkins, Darian Nelson and Daryan Martin will all get touches out of the backfield or the slot. “We will platoon some juniors and sophomores to give us depth in the backfield,” Croley said. “It is very important for us to have depth back there.”

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Gary Croley, new head football coach at Princeton High School, runs practice, Wednesday, Aug. 3. Tony Hendricks played primarily on defense last year but will help the offense this year as McGill’s top receiving target. De’Arius Young leads the offensive line and is one of three returning starters up front. Blake Burnett and Robert Thompson are also back on the line for Princeton. Junior Darrell Davis will be one of the team’s top two-way players. Davis will get carries out of the slot running back spot and

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2011 football preview

Moeller faces championship schedule

By Scott Springer

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MONTGOMERY – The Moeller Crusaders have carried out preseason practice under the watchful eye of coach Gerry Faust. That’s not a line from the 1970s. It’s the Rodenberg truth. A gold statue of the legendary Crusader coach gazes over the field turf practice field at the Moeller athletic complex. Some wonder if it Watkins screams o u t hoarse c o m mands in the w e e hours of the night. “Gerry looks Kern over us every practice,” fourth-year coach John Rodenberg said. Thus far, Rodenberg likes the talent he sees climbing the steps and passing the statue each day. “So far we’ve felt pretty good,” Rodenberg said. “We’ve got a good nucleus of returning starters. We don’t have to replace a whole team. We feel we have some good juniors that are going to help us out.” Highlighting Moeller’s talent is senior receiver Monty Madaris. “He’s got a number of Big Ten offers, and I really feel he’ll be one of the better players,” Rodenberg said. “He’s really looked good and worked hard.”

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Moeller senior tight end John Tanner looks for increased attention this season. Tanner caught three passes and had three sacks on defense for the Crusaders a year ago.

At tight end, and fielding Mid-American Conference offers right now is John Tanner. “He’ll really surprise people,” R o d e n b e r g said."He’s about 64, 250. A good looking tight end for us.” To complement the athleticism of Madaris and toughness of Tanner is the speedy junior Keith Watkins. “He’ll really give some people some fits,” Rodenberg said. “He’s a small, scatback-type kid. We’ll limit his carries, but we think he’s a home run every time he touches the ball.” Senior linebacker Dillon Kern will anchor the defense along with fellow seniors Tyler Williford and Cody Elias. “I think he (Kern) is going to have a monster season at linebacker for us,” Rodenberg said. Big things are also expected of big seniors Eric Lalley (275

Moeller senior receiver Monty Madaris is the most heavily recruited Crusader, drawing offers from many Division I colleges. Madaris scored nine times last season, three by ground and six by air. He led Moeller with 48 catches for 674 yards.

pounds) and Kevin RobinsonWhite (300). As big as the Crusaders are, their schedule and mystique are

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bigger. To repeat as GCL-South champs is a tall order. “I was looking at our schedule and the composite schedule of those we play,” Rodenberg said. “X, Elder and us play such a brutal schedule. I think it’s who’s healthy at the end of the year. I think it’s going to be a war between us three. We’ll see what happens.” Out-of-conference games are no picnic either for the Crusaders. The saying, “To be the best you’ve got to beat the best” is true this season along Montgomery Road. “Unbelievable!” Rodenberg said of his non-conference opponents. “Our last three games are against the state champs of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. We’ve got our work cut out for us, but the teams we play in the GCL have their work cut out for them

Aug. 27 Pickerington Central, noon Sept. 2 Hamilton Sept. 10 Northmont, 7 p.m. Sept. 16 St. Xavier, Ky. Sept. 23 St. Xavier Sept. 29 La Salle, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 @ Elder Oct. 14 Indianapolis Cathedral, Ind. Oct. 22 @ St. Edward, 2 p.m. Oct. 28 @ Trinity, Ky. All games are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. too.” At presstime, Rodenberg was still undecided at quarterback. Juniors Ricky Davis and Spencer Iacovone have been dueling most of August. “One throws it a little bit better and one runs it a little bit better,” Rodenberg said. “They’re two good quarterbacks that could start with anybody in the league.” One or both could take the field in Moeller’s opener Aug. 27 against Pickerington Central. However, Rodenberg will not have them in any tandem rotation.

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Name Grade Nick Palopoli 12 Keith Watkins II 11 Derriel Britten 12 Cody Elias 12 Spencer Iacovone 11 Shane Jones 11 Nick Stofko 12 Sam Hubbard 10 Nick MacArthur 12 Ricky Davis 11 Garrett Morrissey 12 Gus Ragland 10 Nick Buehler 12 Joseph Gruden 11 Sam Geraci 11 Matt Reininger 11 R.B. Kelleher 11 Austin MacEachern12 Brian Burkhart 12 Steve Anderson 12 Andrew Kraus 11 Jelan Boyd 11 Nick Hensler 12 Tanner Cook 11 Chris Kessling 11 Tom Paquette 12

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CHCA searches for success at new level Nick Dudukovich

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SYMMES TWP. - Division V was good to the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy football team. In the 13 years the school's program has been in existence, CHCA qualified for the state playoffs six times, and was runner-up during the 2005 campaign.

But this season, the Eagles will face a tougher challenge, as CHCA will now compete at the Divi- Taylor sion IV level, making it the smallest Division IV program in the state. Head coach Eric Taylor said the biggest challenge facing the Eagles at the new

2011 Eagles No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

Name Zach James Tyler Renners Gabe Vizcaino Dontay Fletcher John Fuller Charlie Hall Nick Taylor Conner Osborne Nick Weaver Austin Jones Kyle Davis Michael Lantz Adam Chappelle Jonathan Allen Sam Ellison Alex Bertrams Trevor Kirbabas Cameron Murray Sam Handelsman Sam Becker Luke Hardwick Ayrton Kazee Tucker Morrow Matt Overstreet Ryan Luessen Adam McCollum Graham Lally Nick Marsh James Gravely Joel Paroz Jonah James Michael O’Brian Bobby Mumma

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34 Trenton Pfister 10 38 Justin Stagnaro 9 42 Ben Scott 12 43 Josh Cotter 9 44 Payne Vanderwoude WR/DL 50 Matthew Carroll 9 52 Eliseo Vizcaino 12 53 Christian Turner 9 54 Alex Stevens 10 56 Michael Schwabe 10 57 Nick Elder 10 58 Jeff Horsting 12 59 Christian Willard 10 60 Victor Green 9 61 Justin Sikkema 9 62 Brandon Moore 12 63 Josh Eckert 9 64 James Riley 11 67 Ryan Prescott 10 68 Jacob Halter 9 71 Pierson Dunn 12 72 Josh Thiel 12 73 Jacob Brooks 9 74 Jacob Thiel 12 77 Tyler Kirbabas 12 78 Conner Kirbabas 10 81 Connor Murray 10 83 Michael Blair 9 85 Jordan Smith 11 86 Alex Strasser 10 87 Tommy Yates 9 88 David Bechtold 9

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division of play will be margin for error. At 7-4, CHCA qualified for the playoffs last year. That number might not cut it in 2011. "You see teams that were 7-3 and 8-2 that don't qualify for the playoffs," Taylor said. "That the biggest challenge. We've got to take care of business in the regular season and compete with a challenging schedule." Taylor believes it will take eight victories to make the playoffs. In doing so, the Eagles will feature a mix of inexperienced and experienced players on its 2011 roster. Two of those players who haven't seen much time at the varsity level include quarterbacks Kyle Davis and Conner Osborne The tandem are currently competing for the school's starting job. Taylor said both players are similar and both can distribute the football. Davis and Osborne are both sophomores, and will replace the recently graduated Nick Lawley, who accepted a football scholarship to Brown University. Despite losing Lawley, Taylor has confidence in the two up-andcomers. "They both know our offensive systems very well and...they are both doing a very nice job." Either quarterback should find success in finding 6-foot-4 wideout Austin Jones. Jones, who has been offered a scholarship by the University of Toledo, led the city in touchdowns (16) and receiving yards (1,187) as a junior. The senior should prove to be a valuable weapon for CHCA quarterbacks again this fall. "He's quite a weapon. He's athletic and has a great frame on him," Taylor said.

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From left, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy senior receiver Austin Jones, left senior linebacker Zach James and senior left tackle Josh Thiel should be impact players in 2011.

Game days

Aug. 26 @ Shroder, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Madeira, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Lexington Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 @ Cincinnati Christian Sept. 23 Cincinnati Country Day Sept. 30 @ Summit Country Day Oct. 7 Lockland, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 @ Clark Montessori Oct. 21 New Miami Oct. 28 @ North College Hill All games at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. "We trying to figure out how many ways to get the ball in his hands. I think he'll have a nice season." On the line, experienced returners should be able to aid the Eagles' sophomore quarterbacks. Linemen returning include Josh

Thiel, Jake Thiel, Tyler Kirbabas and Pierson Dunn. And center James Riley took about half the snaps at varsity last year, according to Taylor. "(The line) is a great example of where experienced guys can take the pressure off inexperienced guys," Taylor said. "That's their role, and I'm confident they'll do it well." On defense, Taylor said the linemen and linebackers will serve as the unit's core. Many of the names on the offensive line will play on the defensive line, while running back Sam Becker will do double time at linebacker Brandon Moore, a 300-pound lineman, and senior Zach James, will also return to the line. CHCA opens the season at Shroder, Aug. 26.

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August 24, 2011

Despite No. 1 rank, St. X football looks to get better By Tony Meale

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SPRINGFIELD TWP. – Mixed feelings. That’s probably the best way to describe Steve Specht’s outlook on preseason rankings. Nice compliment, great source of pride – but what, truly, do they mean? “You don’t win football games based on preseason rankings,” the St. Xavier High School football coach said. “Like Specht I told our guys, we’re not very good right now. I think we can be good, but right now, we’re not very good.” Well, that “not very good” football team happens to be the preseason No. 1-ranked team in the city. “Throw ’em away,” Specht said in a don’t-do-this-to-me-now voice. “Preseason rankings are simply the result of what you’ve done in the past. We appreciate the No. 1 ranking, but we need to get better.” The Bombers had little trouble doing that last year. After a 5-4 regular season, St. X secured playoff wins over La Salle and Colerain, which went a combined 203, before falling to eventual state runner-up Huber Heights Wayne in the regional finals. St. X returns 14 starters – eight on offense, six on defense – from that 7-5 team, including all-state senior running back Conor Hundley, who in the last two years has rushed for more than 2,500 yards. He scored 19 touchdowns as a junior. “I think Conor’s as good – if not better – than any running back in the state,” Specht said, “and I wish colleges would look at it the same way because he’s a special, special player. I think he’s a major-college running back. He’s as good as anyone I’ve coached.” Hundley will be joined by fellow captains Griffin Dolle, a quarterback, and Brandyn Cook, a cen-

Aug. 27 @ Springfield, 8:15 p.m. Sept. 4 @ Pickerington Central, noon Sept. 9 @ Colerain Sept. 16 Trinity, Ky. Sept. 23 @ Moeller Sept. 30 Elder Oct. 7 La Salle Oct. 15 St. Edward, 2 p.m. Oct. 22 @ St. Ignatius, 2 p.m. Oct. 28 @ St. Xavier, Ky. All games are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. ter who has verbally committed to Pittsburgh. Other returners include senior lineman Alex Breen and junior wideouts Kevin Milligan and Trey Kilgore. Defensively, St. X will be led by Miami University-recruit Nathan Gerbus, who is moving

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St Xavier football players, from left, Griffin Dolle, Brandyn Cook and Conor Hundley will lead the Bombers’ offense this year. back to linebacker after playing two years at defensive end. “There are a lot of great defensive players in the city,” Specht said, “but I’ll put Nathan

up against any of them.” Other senior playmakers include free safety Andrew Arand, cornerback Sean Ahern and defensive end Bryson Albright, who has also verbally committed

to Miami. The Bombers, with their typically tough schedule, travel to Colerain for a Week-3 clash Sept. 9. Although the Cardinals, ranked No. 2 in the city, haven’t lost at home since 1999, Specht relishes the opportunity to play a nonleague local – especially outside of a showcase event. “Now that’s high school football in Cincinnati,” Specht said. “I’m going to argue year in and year out that we need to get more local games. I wish to God we could get back to that, but I don’t know that we ever will.” The Bombers have taken two straight against Colerain, and even If they don’t make it three, the game figures to be close; ten of Specht’s 17 career losses have come by five points or fewer. “Week 1 through Week 10, we’re going to be challenged,” Specht said. “I don’t think we’re very good, but I like where we are. We’ve got a lot of work to do.”

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Name Grade Sean Ahern 12 Bryson Albright 12 Andrew Arand 12 Patrick Armbruster 11 Evan Ballinger 12 Joseph Barrett 11 David Becker 12 Ryan Berning 11 Aaron Berry 11 James Birchak 11 Michael Bossart 12 C.J. Bowman 11 David Braswell 12 Alex Breen 12 Trevor Brinkmann 11 David Brown 11 Donald Bruemmer 11 Sam Burchenal 12 William Burke 11 Nathan Caldwell 11 Jack Cameron 11 Garrett Campbell 11 Ben Carroll 11 Jonathan Cole 12 Brandyn Cook 12 Alex Cussen 12 Brian Daugherty 12 Sam Day 11 Nick Deitz 12

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Daniel DeTellem Griffin Dolle Ti Domhoff Reese Dorger Robbie Dorger Jr. Brian Douglas Cameron Dunn Andrew Elsen Steven Fitzpatrick Tom Fogarty Patrick Foy Ryan Frey Conor Fryer Nathan Gerbus Ben Gerhardt Jake Grace Patrick Hamad Adam Hart Nick Heflin C.J. Hilliard Joseph Huhn Conor Hundley Zachary Imbus Dominic Iori Mark Jacob Alexander Jacob John Jacob Sam Johnson Adam Jones Luke Kasson

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Stephenson Swan 12 George Thacker 12 Jamiel Trimble 11 Ryan Waddell 11 Andrew Westerbeck

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Jack White 11 Mark Williams 12 Nicholas Wittrock 11 Jack York 11 Nicholas Zerbe 11 Michael Ziegler Jr. 12

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Bacon hopes for early-season success

By Tony Meale

presspreps@gmail.com

ST. BERNARD – If last year is any indication, Kevin Huxel will know early on exactly what kind of team he has. After going 2-8 in 2009, the Roger Bacon High School football team started 5-0 last season – nabbing wins over higher-division schools Mt. Huxel Healthy and Western Hills in Weeks 1 and 3, respectively. The Spartans made the playoffs and advanced to the regional semifinals, finishing 8-4. This season, the Spartans will be tested early and often once more. They open with Mt. Healthy, which won its first playoff game in school history last year; they host North College Hill, which is fresh off an undefeated regular season; and then they go on the road to face Western Hills, which is in Division I. Bacon is in Division IV. “Those first couple non-league games set the tone for us last year, and I think they’ll be real key again this year,” Huxel said. “If we can get off to a good start and beat teams that are in higher

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Name Grade Jake Westerfeld 11 Griffin Mouty 12 Lonnell Brown 11 Dalen Wess 12 Connor Mouty 12 Josh Wilking 12 Austin Weingartner10 Jake Ungerbuehler 12 Ruggiero DeLuca 10 Elijah Nixon 10 Simeon Demus 11 James Long 12 Carlas Jackson 10 Kevin Anneken 11 Wesley Higgs 10 Jermico Clifford 10 Ben Rose 12 Grant Nuby 10 Jake Lengerich 10 Jemel Ntumba 12 Noah Most 10 Dariell Berry 12 Jared Dornbusch 11 DeVon Thomas 12 James Fiorini 12 Dylan Dougoud 10 Alec Hunter 10 Alex Ceddia 11 Joe Newton 12 Dontez Lindsey 10 Max Bishop 10 Alex Meirose 12 Sam Brown 9 Jake Smith 12 Todd Greene 11

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divisions than us, we’re going be okay.” The offense, which averaged 26.9 points per game last year, will be led by senior running back Griffin Mouty, who as a junior rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. “I’m expecting a dynamite year

GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/CONTRIBUTOR

Roger Bacon senior Jake Ungerbuehler takes in a pass over the middle at a recent Spartan football practice in August 2011.

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Aug. 25 Mount Healthy, 8 p.m. Sept. 2 North College Hill Sept 9 @ Western Hills Sept. 16 @ Chaminade Julienne Sept. 23 @ Carroll Sept. 30 @ Fenwick Oct. 7 McNicholas Oct. 14 @ Badin Oct. 21 Alter Oct. 28 Purcell Marian All games are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Senior Griffin Mouty works on drills for the Roger Bacon Spartans in an August 2011 practice. from him,” Huxel said. Other key offensive players include wideouts Jake Ungerbuehler and Lonnell Brown and senior linemen Jake Smith and Alex Meirose. “We think we’re pretty solid upfront, and we’ve got a lot of speed on the outside,” Huxel

said. Defensively, Bacon will be led by several senior playmakers, including linebackers Ben Rose and Connor Mouty, defensive back Dalen Wess and lineman Jemel Ntumba. Several Spartans will play both ways, including lineman Joe Newton.

“We’ve got a good group of kids; we just don’t have a lot of them,” Huxel said. “We’re low on numbers, so we’ve got to be injury-free. If we can do that, we should be okay.” Bacon, which finished 4-3 in the Greater Catholic League Central division last year, hopes to win its first league title since 2005. The Spartans also aspire to go undefeated at home and advance to the postseason for the second straight year. Last season, they defeated Wyoming 26-21 in their playoffopener before falling to leaguerival McNicholas 31-14.

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lead the secondary at cornerback. Daryan Martin, an Akron commit, leads the defensive line from his end position. He is joined up front by senior William Eddings. Senior linebacker Jahlil Croley is the one of the Vikings’ top players and will also spend time up front on the

line. His versatility is one of the Hendrix keys to the Vikings’ defense. “We are pretty good up front on defense,” said Coach Croley. “We have good depth.” Hendricks, Darien Tucker, and Aubrey Woods join

By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

Martin Young Croley at linebacker. Jelani Parrish and Wiliam Blevins join Davis and Watkins in the secondary. The Greater Miami Conference is arguably the best in the area this season. Favorites Colerain and Mid-

Watkins J. Croley dletown are two of the top teams in the state and have garnered national attention. The Vikings know that they have their work cut out for them, not just against the top teams in the GMC, but against every opponent. “The GMC is very strong. We’ll be ready each week, because every team in our league can beat you if you don’t bring your best game every week,” Croley said. “The motivation to succeed is already there.” The Vikings have come together and enter the 2011 season competing not just for themselves, but for each other. The program has suffered multiple tragic losses over the past few seasons. Croley wants his team to come together and focus on how to succeed, hoping that the players continue to count on one another and the coaching staff for encouragement and support. “We need to make sure we’re paying attention to detail and taking care of the small things,” Croley said. The Vikings open the season Friday, Aug. 26, at Nippert Stadium against Anderson High School as part of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. See more sports coverage at www.cincinnati.com/blogs/pres spreps or www. facebook.com/presspreps.

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• In the Vikings’ first dual match of the season, junior Tyler Artrip shot a 4-over-par 40 during Princeton’s match with Colerain at Glenview Golf Course, Aug. 16. Princeton lost the match, 164-174. • The Wyoming girls won the Division II preseason tournament at the Hamilton Elks Club, holding off Cincinnati Country Day by two strokes. Carly Heur shot a 98 for the Cowboys, Aug. 15. • The team followed up its performance with a secondplace finish in a tri-match against Sycamroe and Lakota East at Glenview, Aug. 18. • Adam Crider and Henry Moore were co-medalists for Wyoming with 40s as the Cowboys won a tri-match over Milford and Sycamore Aug. 16. • Wyoming was 11th at the Badin Bash Invitational at Sharon Wood Aug. 17

Tennis

• The Princeton girls tennis team earned a 3-2 win over Talawanda, Aug. 17. Valeta Brown, Megan Grender and Amy Nguyen all picked up wins for the Vikings at singles. • The Lady Vikings earned a second victory during the week by shutting out Fairfield, 5-0, Aug. 18.

This week’s MVP:

• Goes to Valeta Brown, Megan Grender and Amy Nguyen, of the Princeton tennis team. Their three wins helped the Vikings score an early season victory.

Highlight reel

• The Community Press and Recorder sports reporters had a great time talking about the upcoming high school football season in this week’s Press Preps Roundtable. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/423m8ou

On deck

• Wyoming will play Walnut Hills in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at Colerain High School, Aug. 24. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. • Anderson and Princeton square off in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown, Aug. 26. The contest will be played at the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium. Game time is set for 6 p.m.

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EDUCATION

Adult College Expo, 3-8 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, With Regional Association for Adult Higher Education. Free. Presented by Regional Association for Adult Higher Education. 7722319; adulthighered-cincinnati.org. Sharonville.

FARMERS MARKET

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.

MUSIC - COUNTRY

Ask Your Father, 7-10 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Folk trio. Musical program: The Greatest Hits of the Civil War and Songs of Small-Town America. $12.50, $10 advance. Presented by Sharonville Fine Arts Council. 554-1014; www.sharonvillefinearts.com. 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.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

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 . 2 6

COOKING CLASSES

Authentic Chinese Meal In Just 60 Minutes, 6-8:30 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Use fresh summer vegetables from the garden and cook up healthy and nutritious meal. Meal included. Taught by Ching Leong. $35. Registration required. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org/cookingclasses.shtml. Evendale.

FESTIVALS

Taste of Blue Ash, 6-11 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Music by Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on main stage 9 p.m. Various types of cuisine from local restaurants, entertainment, rides and family fun area. Free. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

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.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, $1-$2 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming. Wine Bar Tasting, 4-7 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Friday tastings with John, the wine-bar-keep. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.

NATURE

Bug Hike, 10 a.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Gatehouse. Search for grasshoppers, butterflies, dragonflies and more. Visitors may bring a bug jar or butterfly net. All captured bugs will be returned to the wild. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.

Karaoke, 8-11:30 p.m., Buffalo Wings & Rings Tri-County, 11305 Princeton Pike, DJs Wild Bill and Madman Mike. Music from the ‘70s to today. Theme nights. Drink specials. 7722111. Springdale.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

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

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.

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 . 2 7

DRINK TASTINGS

Wine Tasting, 3-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, $1$2 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.

FARMERS MARKET

Montgomery Farmers Market, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, More than 20 vendors, including seven local growers, fresh European-style bread, locally-roasted coffee, local baked goods, homemade premium granola, pastured meat and chicken and pork, artisan gelato, artisan cheese, local herbs, honey, maple syrup and more. Includes weekly musical acts, cooking demonstrations and community events. 659-3465; www.montgomeryfarmersmarket.org. Montgomery.

FESTIVALS

Taste of Blue Ash, Noon-11 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Music by REO Speedwagon on main stage at 9 p.m. Free. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

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DRINK TASTINGS

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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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Alex Call, 5-7 p.m., Sam Ash Music, 11805 Commons Drive, Guitarist, singer-songwriter and one of the original members of the California rock band Clover. Free. 671-4500. Springdale.

August Woods, 9 a.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Explore the August woods by meeting with naturalist, then going off-trail to see some of the Sharon Woods backcountry. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. That Stinks!, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Learn about skunks and their nearest cousins, weasels. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

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

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.

SHOPPING

Shop ‘Til You Drop Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m., St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 GlendaleMilford Road, Shopping at various homebased companies. Includes appetizers and drinks. $5. 771-7600, ext. 319; www.srsdeaf.org/pdf/STUD2011.pdf. Evendale. S U N D A Y, A U G . 2 8

FESTIVALS Taste of Blue Ash, Noon-10 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Music by Creedence Clearwater Revisited on main stage 7:30 p.m. Free. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash. HEALTH / WELLNESS

Meditation Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Learn to connect your mind and body. Learn meditation techniques from a certified meditation and yoga instructor. Ages 18 and up. $90; $75 member couples, $50 members. Reservations required. 9856742; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

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One of the area’s biggest used book sales in the area, The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, is having its Summer Warehouse Sale from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Proceeds fund children’s and adult library programs and make these events available free of charge, and items for the library’s collection. Friends members will enjoy a preview sale from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, and 50 percent off all purchases on Sunday, Aug. 28. Memberships are available at the door beginning at $20 a year. Friends members also enjoy many other perks, including shopping at the warehouse on Wednesdays and select Saturdays from July-May, discounts at the Library Friends Shop, preferred seating at Library programs, and notifications of upcoming sales and other events. For sale will be more than 80,000 books and other items, with volunteers working to process donations. Included will be fiction and children’s books, non-ficiton, self-help and a few sets of encyclopedias. Choose from thousands of classical and jazz albums for $1 each, as well as movies on VHS, CDs and DVDs for $3 each and books on tape and CD. Prices begin at $1 for paperbacks. Some children’s books are 50 cents. For information, call 369-6035, e-mail friendsofplch1@fuse.net or visit friends.cincinnatilibrary.org.

MUSEUMS

John Kuhnell Silverton Train Station Museum, 2-5 p.m., John Kuhnell Silverton Train Station Museum, 7054 Montgomery Road, Houses historic photographs and artifacts from the Silverton’s past, including the Olympic uniform of Barry Larkin, a retired Reds player and Silverton native son. The museum is operated by the Silverton Block Watch Association. “History of the City of Silverton: Late 1700s to 2006” book by James R. Replogle Jr. available for sale. Cost, $15. Free. 936-6233. Silverton.

NATURE

Creek Walk, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Look for creatures of the past and present in Sharon Creek. Free, parking permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

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. M O N D A Y, A U G . 2 9

CIVIC

Free Computer and TV Recycling DropOff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2trg, Free. 946-7766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Blue Ash.

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.

COMMUNITY DANCE

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.

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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.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Springdale. Caring for a Loved One with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease, 5-7 p.m., Arden Courts of Kenwood, 4580 E. Galbraith Road, Learn how-tos of dementia care-giving. Free. Presented by Caregiver Assistance Network. 745-9600; www.catholiccharitiesswo.org. Kenwood.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Gorman Heritage Farm Quilters Meeting, 6 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

EXERCISE CLASSES 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. HISTORIC SITES

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.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Wednesday Night Gardening, 6 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, . 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis, 1:30-2:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Taught by certified Arthritis Tai Chi instructor, class is easy and enjoyable to learn, bringing with it many health benefits both safely and quickly. $120 for 10 classes. 985-0900. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Shops at Harper’s Point, 11340 Montgomery Road, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Symmes Township. PROVIDED

Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter Peter Frampton performs at PNC Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. The Indian Hill resident is on a world tour year celebrating his multi-platinum-selling live album “Frampton Comes Alive!” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a free pre-show wine tasting provided by Ohio Valley Wine. Concert tickets are $27.50, $47.50 and $59.50. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.pncpavilion.com.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods, Free, vehicle permit required. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville.

PROVIDED

Cincinnati Museum Center celebrates Union Terminal’s history and its origins as a major transfer point for soldiers during World War II with “1940s Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Relive the 1940s with activities in the Cincinnati History Museum’s “Cincinnati Goes to War” exhibit, 1940s era music, a recreated USO lounge, classic films and newsreels and a vintage car show. You can also leave your own story, or oral history, about the 1940s for the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000 for activity times.

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Life

August 24, 2011

Gluten-free food doesn’t have to be taste-free Each morning I say a prayer asking for guidance in setting priorities for what is usually a crazy busy day. Well, today that prayer led me to an interesting woman who is contributing to the health of folks who have gluten and other allergies. Her name is Chris Coleman and here’s how we met. I was trying to decide where to go first, Kroger or GFS. GFS won out and as I was walking in, Chris was walking out and introduced herself. She’s an Anderson Township reader who said, “I saw your pancake recipe in the paper and thought how nice it would be to share a gluten-free version.” Turns out she’s got a thriving business selling her tasty gluten-free, dairy-free goods at area retailers and it all started because her son is gluten intolerant. Her story is inspiring and shows that there’s a reason for challenges in our lives. She told me, “My son was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2001 at age 11.

At that time as a mother of a child with food restrictions I chose to go glutenRita free with Heikenfeld him so we Rita’s kitchen could figure out how to live this new life style and enjoy it. “Ten years ago there was very little information about gluten-free, the selection of gluten-free choices were so slim and the products you could buy were not very good at all. “I started baking every day. In the beginning we threw more food away I made rather than eating it. Even today it sometimes takes me a few tries to get it right and taste great. “My son is now 21 and my mission is to help get more great tasting choices of gluten-free foods available for those who need them. I do make quite a few of my products dairy-free as

well.” She sells her items under the Sonny Marie name, and her website is: www.sonnymaries.com. Her philosophy is “Brighten your day.” She certainly brightened mine.

Buttermilk pancakes Chris Coleman’s/Sonny Marie’s gluten-free/dairy-free version of Rita’s recipe

1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 ⁄2 cup rice flour (brown or white) 1 ⁄4 cup potato starch 1 ⁄4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon each baking powder and baking soda 1 ⁄8 tsp xanthan gum 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt Butter for griddle Mix egg, buttermilk and vanilla together. Mix dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture. Let sit a few minutes before cooking on buttered griddle or pan. Makes about six pancakes, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Dairy-free: Replace but-

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Tip from Rita’s kitchen

Xanthan gum is a food additive made from corn syrup, used as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier.

Pecan crusted catfish

Catfish is readily available and is a good source of protein. For the Colerain Township reader who enjoyed a pan-fried version with pecans at a restaurant and wanted a simple recipe to make at home.

Process the cornmeal and pecans in a food processor with a teaspoon seasoned or regular salt and several dashes pepper until nuts are finely ground. You can also do this by hand by putting the nuts in a plastic food bag and hitting them with a mallet and then mixing them with the cornmeal, etc. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture, patting it to coat well. Film a pan with oil over medium high heat. Cook filets until golden brown and firm, four to five minutes each side. Adjust seasonings and serve with squeeze of lemon.

Medium white sauce

For Jenny, a Covington reader, who wanted a foolproof white sauce for veggies like her mom made.

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Anderson Township resident Chris Coleman is the owner of Sonny Marie’s, which specializes in glutenfree and dairy-free foods. “It looked easy when she made it,” she said. It is! 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup milk Melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. When it bubbles whisk in milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until it thickens, a couple minutes longer. Season to taste. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

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Thursday, August 25 Colerain High School North College Hill vs. Reading, 5:30 p.m. Mt. Healthy vs. Roger Bacon, 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 26 Nippert Stadium Anderson vs. Princeton, 6:00 p.m. La Salle vs. Oak Hills, 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 Centerville High School Centerville vs. Elder, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 27 Nippert Stadium Moeller vs. Pickerington Central, noon. Lakota West vs. Winton Woods, 2:45 p.m. McNicholas vs. NewCath, 5:30 p.m. St. Xavier vs. Springfield, 8:15 p.m.

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Saturday, August 27 Welcome Stadium Hamilton vs. Northmont, 5:00 p.m. Middletown vs. Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 28 Colerain High School ESPNU Taft vs. Friendship Collegiate Academy, 11:00 a.m. ESPN Cocoa vs. Colerain, 3:00 p.m.

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Road, Aug. 3. Sherry Hezner, 36, 2821 Colerain Ave., drug abuse at 11775 Lebanon Road, Aug. 4.

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Arrests/citations

Michael Boyd, 34, 10085 Woodstock Drive, Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle while under suspension; Aug. 11. Anthony Grant, 46, 7736 Scioto Court, West Chester Township, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated; Aug. 11.

Incidents/investigations

Glendale police reported no incidents or investigations.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Victim struck at 3330 Cottingham Drive, Aug. 4.

Breaking and entering

Attempt made at 11478 Reading Road, Aug. 8. Attempt made at 11432 Reading Road, Aug. 8. Speakers valued at $100 removed at 10857 Sharondale Road, Aug. 5. Copper piping valued at $10 removed at 7885 Beavercreek Circle, Aug. 2.

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Arrests/citations

John Berg, 24, 7262 Cinnamon Woods, forgery at 10900 Reading Road, Aug. 5. Jason Bennett, 26, 3550 Bevis, possession at LivInn, Aug. 8. Paul Miller, 28, 350 Branchberry Drive, possession at 10827 Chester Road, Aug. 8. Raphael Gray, 21, 2620 May St., drug abuse at 2265 E. Sharon Road, Aug. 6. Anthony Goehring, 21, 10382 Bruce Drive, drug abuse at Travel Inn, Aug. 5. Ryan Florence, 27, 5906 Meyers Drive, theft at 11860 Mosteller

Plate broken at 5824 Elljay Drive, Aug. 7. Privacy fencing damaged at 10824 Willfleet Drive, July 7. Front door damaged at 11156 Reading Road, Aug. 5. Reported at 10702 Sharondale Drive, Aug. 1.

Criminal mischief

Vehicle tires flattened at 4041 Sharon Park, Aug. 8.

Misuse of credit card

Reported at 4020 Hauck Road, Aug. 3.

Theft

Crates of unknown value removed at 11157 Chester Road, Aug. 3. $2,226.00 removed at 12164

REAL ESTATE EVENDALE

10557 Medallion Drive: Rural Building Of Cincinnati LLC to 10557 Medallion Drive LLC; $1,150,000. 9736 Oxbow Trail: Hunley Michael W. & Sawyer A. Lovins to Amrine Yvonne M.; $285,000.

1515 Fawnvista Lane: Mr Sell Fast LLC to Murray Brenda S.; $83,000. 4134 Wenbrook Drive: Kobet Christopher A. & Kristen A. to Jacobs Margaret; $320,000. 5555 Dickens Drive: Enia Jeffrey M. to Lewis David; $106,000.

GLENDALE

SPRINGDALE

SHARONVILLE

WOODLAWN

915 Greenville Ave.: Poletti Robert A. & Michele A. to Lumsden Barbara; $332,000.

10739 Willfleet Drive: Boland Sean R. Tr to Johnson Christopher R.; $137,000. 12148 Chesterdale Road: Long Richard A. & Rosanne to Jacob Trevor H.; $112,000.

DEATHS

POLICE

REAL

592 Smiley Ave.: Bennett Karen E. to Conrardy Elizabeth T.; $152,750.

9816 Springfield Pike: Uetrecht David G. & Joyce P. to Jones Harold Jr.; $65,000.

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DEATHS

About police reports

Jonathan A. Johnson

Jonathan A. Johnson, 25, of Sharonville died Aug. 11, while home on leave after serving in Iraq. Survived by grandparents Marlene Ackerson and Sonny Tarvan; daughter, Hannah Marie Johnson; parents Donald Johnson and Alicia Corder; Johnson grandparents Della and Donald Johnson and many aunts, uncles cousins and other relatives; siblings Dustin, Matthew, Austin, Robbie and Amanda. Services were Aug. 19 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home,

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 771-7882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141.

Evendale. Memorials to: USO, P.O. Box 96322, Washington, D.C., 20090; or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Alma Melvin

Alma (nee Stringer) Melvin, 90, of Sharonville died Aug. 13. She was a homemaker, volunteer at Brookwood Retirement Center and a member of Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Survived by children Barb Askren, Tammy Blevins and Tracy Bostion; grandchildren Erin, Leah, Matthew, Askren, Kacie, Kyle, Kory and Konnor Blevins, Tyler Bostion and Caroline McCall; and six greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband,

About obituaries

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 2487134 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. Harry George Melvin Jr. Services were Aug. 16 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, Evendale. Memorials to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, One St. Jude Place Building, P.O. BOX 1000 Department 300, Memphis, TN 38148-0552; or Billy Graham Ministries at www.billygraham.org.

Lebanon Road, Aug. 4. Gas valued at $56 removed at 11616 Lebanon Road, Aug. 4. $300.28 removed at 11029 Dowlin Drive, Aug. 5. Repair work valued at $2,283.49 not paid for at 11536 Gondola Drive, Aug. 1. Reported at 11355 Chester Road, Aug. 2.

Theft, criminal damaging

Catalytic converter removed from vehicle at 4038 Sharon Park, Aug. 7.

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.

WYOMING

229 Fleming Road: Ward Henry & Mittie to Wells Fargo Bank N.A.; $120,000. 518 Wyoming Ave.: Spring Valley Bank to Weickerts Properties LLC; $93,000. 581 Tohatchi Drive: Bradley Perry E. & Dana L. to Hummel Trnet R.; $391,000. 706 Burns Ave.: Wilkins Georgia A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC; $74,719.

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first time. It also makes a meaningful gift to children and grandchildren. Hadassah, the Women’s

Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women’s organization whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society. Hadassah funds medical research, provides safe housing and education for children in need, promotes worldwide humanitarian relief, and stands in solidarity with Israel. The first pediatric colorectal surgery fellow from Hadassah will begin training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Colorectal Center in July. Jaeger, who turns 91 in May, is a native Cincinnatian who has lived in the Regency Tower on Madison

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

LUTHERAN

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

THANKS TO GAYNA BASSIN

Sharon Casper, Hadassah Cincinnati chapter Co-president, presents a “Woman of Valor” Hadassah Certificate to Shirley Jaeger in honor of her new Centennial Life Membership.

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

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

www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026

1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

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

VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS

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

5921 Springdale Rd

Rev. Milton Berner, Pastor

Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m, Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sundays

513-385-4888

Classic Service and Hymnbook

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www.trinitylutherancincinnati.com

385-7024

UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace

(A Church For All Seasons) Burns and Waverly Avenues Cincinnati Oh. 821.8430

Steve Cummins, Senior Pastor Christian Discipleship Training. 9:oo am Coffee Koinonia............................10:00am Praise & Worship.........................10:30am

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CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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

EPISCOPAL

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

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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

LUTHERAN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) 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

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided

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

542-9025

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

PRESBYTERIAN

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

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

513-825-3040

Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

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".

Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725 2:00pm

3:30pm

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

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

3751 Creek Rd.

FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ

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

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Let’s Do Life Together

Church by the Woods

The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped-accessible. The church conducts English-as-asecond-language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 563-6447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.

Compass Community Church

A partnership between the St. Simon of Cyrene Sewing Guild Ministry (Lincoln Heights) and the Sisters of the Transfiguration called Clothing the Naked Project, which began last October, has the guild commtted to a minimum of two years to make and send 100 pieces of clothing per year to a girl’s school supported and staffed by the Transfiguration nuns working in Barrio Las Flores in the Dominican Republic.

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Students at the Barrio Las Flores Dominican Republic girls school show off their new dresses from the St. Simon Sewing Guild and The Community of the Transfiguration, as part of the Lincoln Heights church’s Sewing Guild Ministry.

About religion

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

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

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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.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

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691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

St. Paul United Church of Christ (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

Those who sew

Northwest Community Church

Sharonville United Methodist

HOPE LUTHERAN NEW TIMES AS WE WELCOME

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8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "The Strength To Stand: Remember Who You Are!"

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

EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

THANKS TO MARIAN CLAY

From left: Rudena Williams, Sister Maxine Banks, Mary Beatty, Nancy Cade, Rosie Holloway, Beatrice Dorris, Mattie Milton, Grace Glover, Pearl Jordan and Carolyn Gentry having a giggle as they view the Art Deco Blue quilt by Rudena Williams, one of four that will be raffled off in the fall.

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Road since 1999. Her mother, who was the youngest of 10 children, was also born and raised in Cincinnati. Jaeger is a graduate of Walnut Hills High School and served 22 months in the SPARS Coast Guard from 1944 to 1946. SPARS is a contraction of the Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus,” and its English translation, “Always Ready.” After her Coast Guard service, Jaeger returned to Cincinnati and worked in hematology at Jewish Hospital on Burnet Avenue. In 1951, she moved to Indianapolis, where she worked in the blood bank at Methodist Hospital. She joined Hadassah there and was also active in the National Council of Jewish Women. After she retired in 1979, she returned to Cincinnati and transferred to the Lilah group of Cincinnati Chapter of Hadassah. Jaeger is a member of Wise Temple and has many friends in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Chapter of Hadassah co-president Sharon Casper and Gayna Bassin, Hadassah publicity chair, visited Jaeger and presented her with a beautiful “Woman of Valor” Hadassah Certificate in honor of her new Centennial Life Membership. Jaeger told them that she also made Hadassah a beneficiary in her will. They enjoyed talking with her and seeing some of her prized mementos, including a copper plate engraved with her mother’s 1915 engagement announcement and a bottle of Carmel Cordial Crème de Cacao made in pre-Israel Palestine.

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Nonagenarian Shirley Jaeger is one of Hadassah’s newest Life members. Even though she has been an annual member for more than 40 years, she decided to upgrade to Life membership when she saw an ad for the Hadassah Centennial Life Membership special in January. In celebration of Hadassah’s upcoming 100th anniversary in 2012, all Life memberships, including Child and Associate memberships, are available for the only $100 through Dec. 31. Life membership enrollment fees are normally $360, so since annual membership fees are $36 per year, a Centennial Life membership offers a tremendous value to both annual members and those interested in joining for the

Disciple Bible Study classes will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The course studies the Bible from Genesis through Revelations. 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 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.