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Three were drinking in center lobby By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

More than 150 Wyoming residents crowded into city council chambers Sept. 21 to show support for the recreation center director, who was fired several weeks ago. Cathy Deters was fired and two others quit after another employee reported them to City Manager Bob Harrison for drinking alcohol on the premises. Deters said she, program director Mike Pearl and office manager Monica Miller drank a beer in the lobby of the center while off duty Sept. 8. Outside, in the pool area, a teen party was under way, but the three weren’t supervising anyone at the time. “I came clean on allegations that I condoned underage drinking at a staff party,” Deters said. “Those allegations are false. “I was bullied into taking a lie detector test,” she said of Harrison’s request to take the test. “I was told if I refused, I’d be fired.” She took the test under the supervision of Springfield Township police, and passed. “There was no progression of discipline,” Deters said of the action taken by Harrison. According to Section 4.03 of the city charter, the city manager “shall have authority to make all appointments and removals of employees of the city in the departments and offices under the city manager’s control.” Harrison oversees the recreation department. During the citizen participation portion of the council meeting

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More than 150 people crowd council chambers in support of Cathy Deters, who was fired from her position as recreation director. Monday, Sept. 21, Wyoming residents were given the opportunity to voice their opinions about the situation. As is typical during that part of the meeting, members of council listen to citizen concerns, but do not respond. Mayor Barry Porter limited the participation to 30 minutes because of the number of participants as well as the number of items on the meeting agenda. Porter acknowledged that council members had received “a number of e-mails voicing concerns over a personnel matter.” Harrison made no comment during the meeting, and did not return a phone call Tuesday seeking comment. Solicitor Franklin Klaine explained to the residents that council would not respond to comments also because it was a personnel matter. He later released a written statement. “The city’s employees are critical to the city’s operations,” it read. “Any employment actions

that are taken by the city are not taken lightly. The city of Wyoming makes every effort to handle personnel matters in the best interest of the city and consistent with good management practices. As part of this practice, the city does not comment on personnel matters to protect the interests of our employees and the city.” Several residents voiced opinions, but only one supported the city’s actions. “If alcohol was used by city employees or underage children, I find that very troubling,” Valerie Barrett said. “I applaud the measures the city took.” Kevin Cooper pointed that all people make mistakes. “Why not give them a second chance and show a little bit of compassion?” he said. “I would hope the city would reconsider what you’ve done, utilize the good resources you’ve got and move forward.” His comments were met with applause. Amy Bunger said her interest was in transparency in governance. She asked whether the city

was legally bound to follow progressive discipline, and if so, why that wasn’t done. She also asked why the allegations were not put in writing. “I don’t know where to find this answer,” Bunger said. More applause. “They provided a great service,” Scott Kadish said. “It’s a huge loss to the city. “The question isn’t whether we could,” he said. “It’s whether we should. “It’s whether there was an alternative given the contributions they made and could make in the future.” Again, applause. “You can tell by the outpouring here that there should’ve been another way,” Steve Bell said. “How do we create a winwin?” Deters offered the final comment, thanking the residents for attending the meeting and supporting the three employees. “I loved my job,” she said. “And it showed in everything I did.”

Creek rehab depends on railroad By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

The Mill Creek confluence, where the main stem and the east branch meet just north of Interstate 275 in Sharonville, has been straightened over the years. A proposed project would put the curves back in, slowing down the water. It would also add rocks to the creek bed to create ripples, which aerate the water.

Sharonville officials are hoping that EPA grant funding, as well as support from Norfolk Southern Railroad, flows by way of the Mill Creek for a project designed to improve water quality. The project would use grant funds created when interest from sewer district capital improvement loans are set aside for water quality improvements. The Mill Creek confluence, where the main stem and the east branch meet just north of Interstate 275 in Sharonville, has been straightened over the years, said

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shaped confluence, creating a wetland. “This would allow water to get to the land and improve the habitat for fish and other life there,” Thompson said. “It’s a dual approach,” she said. “The grants are for water quality, but we are designing it so it has quantity benefits as well.” Along with attaining funding, the Norfolk Southern Railroad has to climb aboard, because it owns the land at the confluence. “This project cannot move forward without the railroad’s participation and property,” Thompson said. “We are waiting for a donation.”

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code to establish regulations that are consumer-friendly yet legally defensible. The effort started five years ago, when city officials took a look at codes written in 1994. Various city council committees reviewed the codes from a constitutional standpoint, then the city invited public comment. “What aspects would and wouldn’t work for their businesses,” Terry Vanderman, who heads the city’s building department, said of the process. “It was based on community preferences,” he said. “We tried to make sure to maintain that but to withstand constitutional challenge.” What resulted was a code that business owner Dale Hipsley said was “a good compromise, done in a cooperative spirit.” Temporary signs posed a challenge. “You need to have temporary signage because the business’s messages might

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In Sharonville, sandwich signs can be placed in the right of way, and taken in overnight. change,” said Hipsley, who owns Half Day Cafe. “We change our menu four times a year, to reflect the seasons,” he said. “We want to use temporary signage to alert customers to the changes.” “This was important, because the city has its way of doing business, and the businesses have their way,” Vanderman said. “It’s helpful for me to know how they do business so we can adopt an appropriate sign

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Wyoming businesses can post small, temporary signs in their windows. regulation. “It’s a good dynamic when you have all the stakeholders working together.” “That was a great compromise,” said Walter Cordes, a Wyoming city councilman. As the village administrator of Glendale, Cordes said that community doesn’t have a temporary sign process. Both communities allow

temporary signs, such as political or event signs, on personal property, not on public land. “But we exercise a great amount of discretion,” Cordes said of Glendale. “We’re OK with that, and recognize that it’s for a short time. “It’s a balance,” he said of the challenge of allowing temporary signs, yet keeping a residential appearance.”

How other communities handle signs Evendale Prohibited signs in the village: pennants, streams and air activated devices, searchlights, signs that can be confused with official traffic signs, any sign on public property except for government signs Sharonville An event such as a church festival can be advertised with a yard sign, as long as its within the city, said Richard Osgood, the city’s building director. In commercial areas, businesses are permitted to place sandwich signs, usually featuring items such as daily specials, in the right of way, up to six feet in front of the business. They must be taken in overnight, however. There is no time limit for the sandwich board. “There are a lot of businesses

that appreciate that,” Osgood said. Osgood said that merchants can place small signs in their windows, as long as visibility remains. He said that Sharonville gives new businesses a break on temporary banner signs. Typically, they are permitted up to 30 days for one time per three months. New businesses are given an additional 15 days for the first time period. His challenge, he said is banners that are put up without permits, or those that aren’t taken down when time has expired. What does the city do about that? “We send out a notice,” he said. That’s a sign to the merchant. Springdale Building official Bill McErlane

oversees the city’s sign regulations. As the election approaches, and homeowners place campaign signs in their yards, there are rules surrounding those signs. One sign per issue per property is allowed in Springdale. If the homeowner wants to advertise an event such as his church festival, he can post a sign in his yard up to one month before the event. Springdale stipulates that it’s OK to place them on the sidewalk, but not on the street. “Typically we just have issues with guys holding signs at the right of way,” McErlane said. “Or pennants hung between light poles. “Sometimes, car dealerships fly balloons or place signs on the cars,” he said, adding that this type of signage is not permitted.

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said. He also would promote the village’s amenities such as Village Square, local sports for children and Harry Whiting Brown programs, among others. “Glendale has a great heritage of residents leading an taking ownership of these community programs,” Ehlers said. J. Brian Messmore also is a newcomer to the race. He wants to facilitate the development of programs and initiatives based on residents’ input. Among his goals: “Sponsor an outreach ini-

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Four incumbentss are running again for re-election with two additional candidates vying for the four Glendale seats. Though a newcomer to the council race, Chuck Ehlers has served as clerk treasurer for the village for the past two years. In that position, he has been responsible for recording minutes of council meetings, budgeting and investing village funds. Ehlers said he would work to keep the village fiscally conservative and to help make Glendale a destination for residents. “It means recognizing that the village funds are the taxpayer’s money, and spending it as such,” Ehlers

tiative consisting of teams of volunteers to provide a variety of services and skills to anyone who needs help,” Messmore said. He also said he wants to promote unity through community charitable efforts such as a Village of Glendale food drop. Messmore said he wants to “foster a culture of environmental awareness by maximizing the involvement of everyone in the community, partnering with local organizations and seeking grants to support environmental efforts. Debbie Grueninger is running for her fourth term on council. She has chaired the police committee during her term as councilwoman. “(Chief Dave Warman) is very community oriented and has been helping residents in need for years,” she said, referring to programs she worked on to help residents in need. “Other issues of importance are carefully watching the expenditures when revenues have fallen from projected figures,” Grueninger said. “Every decision made by

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Art Wasson is putting his basketball skills and his love for his country together to host a basketball post camp at Sports Plus in Evendale to raise money for the Taylor Prazynski scholarship fund, a Marine Lance Corporal who was killed in Iraq in 2005. their events and hopes to raise money to continue to support the memory of the fallen soldiers. “I’ll do everything to keep their name alive,” Wasson said. “It’s my way of giving back.” The camp Wasson will

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host focuses on post position players and will have 14-year NBA veteran Swen Nater on hand to instruct the players. He hopes Nater can provide good insight and instruction for the players in furthering their basketball skills. “I’m hoping to bring that level of expertise to the Cincinnati players,” Wasson said.

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April. All proceeds from the camp will go to the Lance Cpl. Taylor Prazynski Scholarship Fund. To enroll in the camp or for questions, contact Art Wasson at 745-0908. The camp is open to all basketball players seventhgrade and older. It will be Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at Sports Plus in Evendale. The entry fee is $90 and if players are registered by Oct. 1, they are also able to attend the Adidas Strength and Skills in April. Wasson said he wants to continue this camp and host similar ones for all sports. “This is just the beginning of what I do,” said Wasson. All proceeds from the camp will go to the Lance Cpl. Taylor Prazynski Scholarship Fund. To enroll in the camp or for questions, contact Art Wasson at 745-0908.

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Legendary Wyoming coach Lewis dies

Gannett News Service Former Wyoming football coach Bob Lewis died Thursday morning, Sept. 24, athletic director Jim Barre said. Lewis was 83 and living in southern Kentucky. Lewis won state football titles at Wyoming in 1977 and at Conner in Kentucky in 1983. Wyoming’s football stadium is named after Lewis, who had a

198-21-7 record in 23 years at Wyoming. He never had a losing season and had 11 undefeated seasons overall. Barre said the school has scheduled a memorial service at Wyoming for 2 p.m. Oct. 4. Lewis was one of only three coaches Wyoming’s football program has had the past 53 years. Jim Barre and current coach Bernie Barre both played for Lewis.

Lewis inherited a team that went 1-6-2 in 1955. During Lewis’ first year, the Cowboys went 8-1 in 1956. The 1962 team shut out its opponents all season. Wyoming had a 10-0 season from 1962-64. Jim Barre said Lewis was one of the first coaches to implement the option in Cincinnati during the early 1960s. Wyoming was Class AA state

runner-up in 1975 and state champion in ‘77. Lewis coached Conner to the 1980 Kentucky Class AAA state finals where it lost to Franklin Simpson. Three years later, the Lewis-led Cougars won the school’s only football state championship, beating Franklin-Simpson 12-7 for the Class AAA title. “Personally, he was my history teacher, football coach and athlet-

ic director,” Jim Barre said. “Those are the three things I have done in my career. He had quite an impact on my life. I followed those career paths because of coach.” Lewis, who had an overall coaching record of 270-55-8, is in the Wyoming High School Hall of Fame, LaRosa’s High School Hall of Fame and the Ohio High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame.

4 principals honored for helping make Princeton dream a reality By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

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Colin Payne, left, plucks an old cell phone to be recycled, while Marshal Spicer gathers papers from a bin during Hilltop School’s recycling program kickoff.

Wyoming schools kick off districtwide recycling By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Three Wyoming moms are making the rounds to all five schools in the district that has become the first in Hamilton County to institute a districtwide recycling program. Heidi Spicer, Tracy Payne and Kendall Marty have spearheaded the program driven by the Parent Student Association. “This has been received with open arms in the schools,” Marty said. “It cannot be done just by three moms.” “This is a Go Green team,” Spicer said. Though Wyoming has a high rate of recycling among its homeowners, the schools didn’t have a program in place. Each school had some element of recycling, but each was lacking something, Spicer said. Now, there are receptacles to collect paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, electronics and used ink cartridges. Each classroom has a bin for paper, and some teachers have opted to include a receptacle for plastic and cans. Bins also have been placed in school cafeterias and in community areas such as athletic fields. “We wanted to make it educational for children,” Marty said. To include the students even more, fourth-graders called Recycling Rangers are on a rotating schedule to carry bins to the recycling receptacle outside the schools.

Four principals were honored by Princeton’s Board of Education for turning a district dream into a reality. Principals at Springdale Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary, Princeton Middle School and Princeton High School received Dream Keeper Awards after the schools received Excellent ratings by the state of Ohio. William Sprankles (high school), Kim Pence (middle school), Sherry Myers (Woodlawn) and Kelly Wilham (Springdale) received the awards during the board’s Sept. 14 meeting at the high school. “Celebrating our successes is so important because it fuels us to keep improving, keep striving as a district,” Superintendent Gary Pack said in a news release. “We’re now well into year two of our three-year initiative, and we’ve built some great momentum.” Staff members from each school attended the meeting, filling the room with support. Princeton High School has advertised its accomplishment with a banner stretched across the front of the building. Princeton Community Middle School will do the same during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21. During the meeting: • The board received reports on the district’s preparedness

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Princeton Superintendent Gary Pack, left, congratulates Dreamkeeper Award winners, from left, Woodlawn Elementary’s Sherry Myers, Springdale Elementary’s Kelly Wilham, the Middle School’s Kim Pence and the high school’s William Sprankles. The four are principals at schools that achieved Excellent ratings.

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Princeton School Board members, background, clap along with the inspirational message presented by Stewart Elementary students, foreground, before the September Board of Education meeting. plans for the H1N1 flu. Free vaccinations will be offered to students. • A report also outlined the Camp Hope summer program and Family Resource Center at Lincoln Heights elementary.

• Purchase of a new school bus was approved. • Springdale Finance Director Kathy McNear, a 1973 graduate of Princeton High School, was appointed to the board of the Princeton scholarship Fund.

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Ellie Marty places a plastic bottle in a receptacle, while putting its cap in a separate bag for both to be recycled.

Cultural learning

At the middle school, student council runs the program, and at the high school, teacher Victoria Haygood’s students patrol the hallways, where teachers place their bins filled with recycling. It’s not just for students, either. Residents are welcome to contribute to the recycling. If they do, they are also helping the schools through Abitibi, a fundraiser for paper recycling. “We’re really excited about this project,” Principal Robert Carovilano said. “There is a deep awareness among the kids,” he said. “They’re concerned about their environment.”

Bethany School is immersed in the culture of India this year, beginning with culture classes taught by Corky Averbeck, who has traveled to India many times. Third-graders Christopher Yu, left, of Glendale and David Labrie, right, of West Chester Township, learn about Indian elephants with Averbeck. PROVIDED

Moeller forming 50th anniversary committees In the fall of 1960, 196 freshmen became the first students to begin their four-year journey to become the “Men of Moeller.” Now, more than 10,000 graduates later, Moeller is embarking on its own journey to celebrate 50 years. To prepare for this milestone moment in the school’s history, Moeller will hold a planning meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in their auditorium.

“All members of the Moeller Family – alumni, current parents, past parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends – are welcome and encouraged to attend,” says principal Blane Collison. “Although we already have some plans in place, we will be soliciting everyone’s ideas and forming committees. This important meeting will help set the direction for our year-long 50th anniversary celebration, which

we’ll officially begin in July 2010.” Bruce Buckley, class of 1967, has been named chair of Moeller’s 50th anniversary event. He and his wife Pat are the parents of six Moeller graduates and two St. Ursula Academy graduates. Buckley is one of the founder’s of the Moeller Alumni Association, and he chaired the Moeller Sports Stag for 12 years. He has been a member of

many of Moeller’s leadership boards, including the Education Commission and the Principal’s Advisory Cabinet, and he chaired the Athletic Advisory Cabinet from 2006-2008. Buckley has also been co-chair twice of the school’s primary fundraiser, the Main Event Charity Auction. For his service, the school honored him with the Bro. Lawrence Eveslage Award in 1987.

In preparation for next year’s activities, Moeller is collecting school memorabilia for the 50th celebration. To donate, contact Johanna Kremer, communications director, at 791-1680, ext. 1330, or JKremer@Moeller.org. For more information about Moeller’s 50th anniversary celebration or to get involved, contact Moeller advancement director Debbie Geiger at DGeiger@ Moeller.org.

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September 30, 2009

Honeywell workers help spruce up St. Rita’s By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

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This week in tennis

• Wyoming High School beat Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 3-2, Sept. 19. Wyoming’s Tess Thoresen beat Flory 6-0, 6-0; Olivia Hennessy and Meredith Hennessy beat Elliot and Fumgno 7-6, 6-7, 6-0 and Sarah Gibbons and Abby Gibbones beat Martin and Zenters 7-5, 6-4. • Mt. Notre Dame High School beat Badin High School 5-0, Sept. 21. Mt. Notre Dame is 18-0 with the win. Kelly Dennis beat Mackenzie Keffalos 6-0, 6-0; Sandy Niehaus beat Nicole Baden 6-0, 6-0; Sydney Landers beat Amanda Thompson 6-0, 6-0; Ashley Towle and Brooke Dennis beat Gonya and Miranda Lipps 6-0, 6-0; Jackie Becker and Natalie Torbeck beat Haley Petri and Gonya 6-0, 6-0. • Mt. Notre Dame beat Chaminade Julienne 5-0, Sept. 22. • Wyoming beat Mariemont High School 4-1, Sept. 22. Ashley Berg beat Whitney Lonnemann 7-5, 6-0; Madison Bourbon beat Hillary Purcell 6-2, 6-0; Tess Thoresen beat Libby Peters 6-0, 61; Olivia Hennessy and Abby Gibbons beat Alexis Swisher and Haley Fallon 6-4, 6-1. • Wyoming beat Finneytown High School 5-0, Sept. 23. Ashley Berg beat Taylor Tomaro 6-0, 6-0; Tess Thoresen beat Jenny Evans 6-0, 60; Hennessy beat Katie Gates 6-1, 6-0; Stella Fischer and Shannon Forsythe beat Sally Leimbach and Ali Taylor 6-0, 6-0; Kate Bucher and Rachael Montgomery beat Gabby Warren and Sarah Closson 61, 6-1. Records: Wyoming advances to 13-5 with the win.

This week in soccer

• Wyoming High School girls shut out Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Sept. 21. Alexa Levick and Paige Weinstein were Wyoming’s keepers. Michelle Jolson and Bonnie Grace scored two goals each, and Jennifer Marck scored one goal for Wyoming. • Wyoming boys tied with Finneytown 2-2, Sept. 22. Daniel Richtand and Nick Kamphaus scored Wyoming’s goals. • Princeton High School girls shut out Colerain High School 2-0, Sept. 22. Andrea Perrin made nine saves for Princeton. Cheryl Ridings and Morgan Bullock scored Princeton’s goals. Princeton advances to 2-4-1 with the win. • Wyoming girls shut out Finneytown High School 1-0, Sept. 23. Alexa Levick made four saves for Wyoming. Michelle Jolson scored the goal. Wyoming advances to 10-0-2 with the win. • Wyoming boys tied with Mariemont High School 1-1, Sept. 24. Reed Jaeger scored Wyoming’s goal. Wyoming is 2-1-4 with the tie.

This week in volleyball

September 30, 2009

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Mount Notre Dame High School girls shot a 164 at The Mill Course, Sept. 23, to come in first against Seton’s 178 and Mercy’s 195. MND advances to 11-10 with the win.

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CHCA lets lead slip away By Tony Meale

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The home crowd went home disappointed yet again. The Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy football team let a 14-0, second-half lead over North College Hill slip away Sept. 25, as the Trojans battled back to win 15-14. It was the sixth straight time in this series that the visiting team came out on top. “They are a great football team,” CHCA head coach Eric Taylor said of NCH. “They have some very talented tailbacks that they hit you with. Angelo Pruitt is absolutely huge, and their QB, Dakota Dartis, runs very well.” And they showed it last Friday. After a two-yard touchdown run by Eagles’ senior quarterback Alec Swartz gave CHCA (3-2, 1-1) a 140 lead early in the third quarter, NCH (5-0,1-0) went to work. Pruitt, a Trojans’ senior running back, blocked a punt that gave NCH the ball inside the CHCA 10-yard line late in the third quarter. Pruitt plowed ahead for a one-yard touchdown a few plays later. And with six seconds remaining in the game, Dartis, a junior, zipped a sevenyard touchdown pass to senior wideout Dameon Garrett to pull the Trojans within 14-13. North College Hill head coach Bruce Baarendse elected to go for the win, and Dartis rolled across the goal line for the two-point conversion. CHCA entered the game having won three straight after opening the season with a 39-3 loss at Wyoming, which is currently ranked No. 2 in the city. “That was a humbling experience for our boys and a bit of a wake-up call,” Taylor said. “But our guys are resilient, and they bounced back.” The Eagles struggled to contain Wyoming’s explosive offense, as Cowboy wide receiver Evan Aleshire had five catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Since then, however, the Eagles have allowed just 30 points in four games and

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CHCA’s Brandon Walker hurdles over North College Hill’s Nemi Bonner after a reception on a tip for a first down in their football game Sept. 25.

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CHCA’s Ian Smith makes a reception for a touchdown against North College Hill in their football game Sept. 25. had shutout wins over Madeira (21-0 on Sept. 4) and New Miami (56-0 on Sept. 18). “Our guys are buying into our scheme and executing well,” Taylor said. “Wyoming is a great team. We’ve been better at not giving up the homerun.” Against North College Hill, the Eagles allowed just 3.8 yards per passing attempt and held Dartis to 3.8 yards per rushing attempt. The CHCA offense has also stepped up as of late; after mustering just three points against Wyoming, the Eagles lit up the scoreboard for 112 points over their next three games. “A good offense is a good defense, and we’ve been producing each week,” said Taylor, who has been pleased with the play of Swartz, running back Doyen Harris and wide receivers Andrew Perkins and Ian Smith, who hauled in a 48-yard touchdown catch against NCH. “They’ve done a tremendous job,” he said. Taylor has also been happy with the consistency of all-state specialists Joe Reifenberg (K) and John Lloyd (P). CHCA will try to rebound when it hosts Summit Country Day (3-2, 0-2) Oct. 2.

Princeton 16, Lakota East 6

Senior quarterback Spencer Ware rushed 28 times for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Tevin Redmon chipped in with 27 carries for 135 yards. The Vikings (3-2, 1-1) play at Colerain (3-2, 2-0) Oct. 2.

Fenwick 6, Roger Bacon 3

Spartans’ quarterback Josh Ungerbuehler rushed 21 times for 110 yards, but was only 2-of-9 passing for 18 yards and two interceptions. Junior kicker Nick Linder gave Roger Bacon a 3-0 lead on a 27-yard field goal in the third quarter, but Fenwick responded quickly with a touchdown run by Tyler Murphy. The Spartans (1-4, 0-2) host McNicholas (2-3, 1-1) Oct. 2.

Wyoming 31, Mariemont 3

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Wyoming sophomore Max Kadish heads downfield during his 82 yard punt return for a TD Friday at Mariemont. He is escorted by senior James Edwards and junior Matt McCoy. Kadish's fellow sophomore and defensive back Adam Chalmers had two interceptions on the night as the Cowboys prevailed 31-3 to run their record to 5-0. Seyfried passed for three touchdowns and 166 yards and sophomore defensive back Max Kadish returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown in a 31-3 win over Mariemont. The 5-0 Cowboys take on Madeira at home on Oct. 2. Mariemont struggled to contain the high-octane Cowboys offense and travel to Indian Hill on Oct. 2 to take on the Braves.

Moeller 45, Mentor 7

The Crusaders extended their unbeaten streak to five with a blowout home win over Mentor 45-7. Moeller racked up 473 yards of offense with 350 yards of those coming on the ground. Joseph Bracken ran for 122 yards on 15 carries and Richie Dyer had 86

rushing yards. Bracken and Dyer each had touchdowns while Jeff Aubin also ran for a pair of touchdowns. Moeller hosts Highland Park (Michigan) on Oct. 3.

Highlands 12, St. Xavier 7

The Bluebirds surprised the No. 2 ranked team in Cincinnati, holding the Bombers scoreless until less than half a minute remained in the game. St. X played the second half without leading rusher Conor Hundley and mustered just 80 rushing yards as a team. The Bombers also had three turnovers, a botched snap that resulted in a safety, and a missed field goal. St. X (4-1) hosts Elder Oct. 2.

Wyoming still without blemish By Tony Meale

• Mt. Notre Dame High School girls beat Mercy High School 25-15, 23-25, 25-9, 2426, 24-22, Sept. 22. MND advances to 9-1 with the win. • Wyoming High School beat Indian Hill High School 27-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22, Sept. 22. Wyoming advances to 6-3 with the win. • Wyoming beat Mariemont High School 2624, 25-19, 26-24, Sept. 24.

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Wyoming High School sophomore forward Michelle Jolson (14) tries to steal the ball from Finneytown senior defender Megan Smith (19). Jolson has 12 goals on the season to lead Wyoming, which has yet to lose a game.

The Wyoming High School girls’ soccer team is off to its best start in school history. And the timing couldn’t be better. Wyoming – along with Cincinnati Hills League rivals Madeira and Mariemont – are the three top-ranked, Division-II teams in the city, respectively, and they are all ranked in the top eight in the state; Madeira is second, Wyoming is fifth and Mariemont is eighth. Wyoming, however, is the only team without a blemish; the team is 10-0-2

(2-0) as of Sept. 24. “We’ve taken the attitude of not giving up and finding ways to win,” head coach Kellie Siler said. The strength of the team is its defense, which is led by senior goalie Alexa Levick, who has nine shutouts on the year. “We’ve gotten very solid play from Alexa,” Siler said. “She’s the anchor of our defense.” Wyoming has allowed only four goals this season, including just one goal in the last nine games. Junior sweeper Nikki McKee has also been a force on defense for Wyoming. Offensively, sophomore

forward Michelle Jolson is second in the CHL in goals, with 12; she also has five assists. “She’s a great finisher, and she’s getting some well-placed balls from our midfield,” Siler said. Jolson netted five goals alone in a two-game stretch against Reading and Roger Bacon earlier this season, as Wyoming won those games by a combined score of 14-0. She also scored the deciding goal in a 1-0 win at Finneytown Sept. 23, a game in which Wyoming shut down the Wildcats and held CHL leading scorer Alex Murphy (13 goals and seven assists) in check.

Siler also praised the offensive prowess of senior forward Jennifer Marck, who has eight goals and four assists, and senior midfielder Bonnie Grace, who has seven goals and two assists. “This is really a great team,” Siler said. “They’ve really worked well together and have filled their roles.” Wyoming would like to win a league title this season and has already played Mariemont and Madeira – tying both – but it still must pass conference tests against Deer Park, Taylor and Indian Hill. “We’re hoping to win league,” Siler said. “But we know it’s tough.”

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September 30, 2009

Losses bookend Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; win streak By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com

A trio of losses serve as bookends for Ursuline Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team with a seven-game winning streak squeezed in the middle. Ursuline opened its season with a loss to Lakota West, 3-2, before bouncing back to win six-consecutive games while improving to 7-1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the girls really stepped up and won a few tough games,â&#x20AC;? Ursuline head coach Colleen Dehring said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we had a few good performances.â&#x20AC;? However, a disappointing loss to Fenwick, 1-0, ended

the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winning streak Monday, Sept. 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After last night they realize they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take anything for granted,â&#x20AC;? Dehring said of the loss to Division II Fenwick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are taking things one game at a time. The key right now is that the girls understand they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just show up and play.â&#x20AC;? Facing the two-time defending Division I state champions, Ursuline fell to 7-3 with its loss Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Saint Ursula Academy, 4-2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ursula is always a big game because of the rivalry. But win, lose or draw, the season isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over after (Saint Ursula),â&#x20AC;? Dehring said. Though a basketball star

at heart, 5-foot-11 senior Desirae Ball leads Ursuline with six goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls look for her to score in every game. When she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scoring, she is creating opportunities for her teammates,â&#x20AC;? Dehring said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not her primary sport, but she is our leading scorer and she gives us everything she has.â&#x20AC;? Defensively, junior central defender Gabby Hausfeld, senior outside back Ali Backscheider and sophomore keeper Erica Wolfer have emerged as standouts, Dehring said. Wolfer has six shutouts to her credit this season. Ursuline is No. 3 in Cincinnati with 137 points

according to the Enquirerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division I Coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Poll for week four. No. 1 St. Ursula (164 points and 11-of-17 firstplace votes) and No. 4 Lakota West (111 points) both bested Ursuline when the ranked foes faced off. A number of ranked Division I opponents remain on Ursulineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule including games against No. 11 Lakota East (Saturday, Oct. 3), No. 8 Mount Notre Dame (Wednesday, Oct. 7) and No. 7 Anderson (Saturday, Oct. 10). All of the games start at 7 p.m. Ursuline travels to face Lakota East and Anderson. The Lions host Mount Notre Dame.

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Wyoming junior JB Heisey goes high to win the ball from Finneytown players. The teams tied 2-2 at Wyoming on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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Princeton High School junior Brandi Ball protects the ball from Colerain junior Samantha Work during a match Sept. 22. The Vikings won 2-0 to move to 2-4-2 (1-1) on the season.

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Steps to save money at home this winter

Everyone can agree that in a poor economy we need additional ways to cut costs. An easy way to save some money is to winterize your home before winter hits. Making our homes more energy efficient is a simple solution that can save significant dollars. Most of us are familiar with basic winterization tips like changing furnace filters, winterizing water lines, installing storm windows and doors, etc. These tips are useful, but the following are six weatherization tips you may not have heard of that will help you save even more on your energy costs this winter season. 1. Run your fans in reverse –

In the fall most people discontinue using their fans because they associate fans with cool air. However, most ceiling units have a switch that reverses the direction of the blades. Switching to a clockwise motion creates an updraft that sends the warmer air near the ceiling back into the living space – cutting your heating costs by nearly 10 percent. 2. Decrease the temperature in your water heater – Turn the heat down to 120 degrees from the standard 140 degrees at which most water heaters operate. Lowering the temperature still allows you to have warm showers but can cut your energy costs by 6-10 percent.

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Evendale is buying the former Fifth Third Bank site on Glendale-Milford Road and already owns the vacant hotel site next to it. What would you like to see the village do with those properties? No reponses.

What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching? Why? “‘Mad Men.’ Currently it’s the best scripted show on TV. The rest is trash or empty-headed fluff!” Duke “‘24.’ This is the only TV show that gets my adrenaline flowing.” G.G. “‘24.’ I think it’s a great show!” K.P. “There is very little on TV that is worth my time. There is so much violence in real life I don’t want more in my home. However, I do enjoy ‘Law & Order’ and reality shows such as ‘Survivor,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘America’s Got Talent.’ If they would bring back to TV shows and programs with more comedy, substance and less violence I’d be glued to the TV. Fortunately, there are no children at home any more because all the TVs would have locks on them.” N.C. “None, as TV is simply a delivery system for corporate brainwashing. I’d prefer to at least attempt to think for myself occasionally, though it’s hard with a mouth full of flouride and a gut full of aspartame.” N.A.B. “It may seem to be off topic when I answer the question, ‘What new or returning fall TV show are you most looking forward to watching?’ My answer is ‘none,’ and there are no negative feelings behind that response.

Next question Wyoming City Manager Bob Harrison fired three recreation department employees for drinking on city property near the site of a teen dance. Do you agree with the decision? Why or why not? Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? 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. “Quite simply, I realize as I age that things which held my interest when I was younger no longer have any appeal for me, and most of the programming on evening TV falls into that category. I used to love watching ‘Seinfeld,’ for instance, and still occasionally enjoy a rerun. And many years ago, I loved watching Jack Paar, and then Johnny Carson. “But as far as the shows with are popular with many other people, they just don’t interest me anymore. I wonder if other older people feel the same way?” B.B. “Can’t wait to have our favorite show, ‘Criminal Minds,’ back on the air. As for the new lineup, we’re hoping ‘Flash Forward’ is as good as the ads promise. And, of course, if it’s January it has to be ‘24’!” M.M. “We’re looking forward to ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ on the Food Network. Seeing new or unusual dishes, recipe variations or cultural specialties from all over the nation is very interesting.” R.V. “I'm looking forward to the new episodes of ‘The Office.’ It is such a quirky show with off-beat characters. It makes me laugh!” M.K.T.

QUOTEBOOK A compilation of quotes from this week’s Tri-County Press:

“The city’s employees are critical to the city’s operations. Any employment actions that are taken by the city are not taken lightly. The city of Wyoming makes every effort to handle

3. Buy your water heater a coat – Or a blanket. Wrap a water heater blanket around the water heater and install a timer on all electronic water heaters to save money. These small changes can yield an additional $30 to $40 in savings per year. 4. Prepare the fireplace – The fireplace provides warmth throughout the winter, especially a wood burning fireplace if the electricity is knocked out by a winter storm. However, fireplaces can cause real problems if not properly tended to. Look for cracks in the mortar between bricks that can allow moisture or cold air to flow in. Also, cap or screen the top of the chimney to

A friend we never met Several years ago, my wife, Lee, and I were traveling in New Zealand. She accidently lost a prescription she had been carrying. And thus begins an interesting tale. A local gentleman found it and sent it to her physician with his return address. On our arrival at home we got a call from the physician asking if she knew a Mr. Fred Batty in New Zealand. She was not aware she had lost the prescription, but we were given Mr. Batty’s name and address. His kindness and interest required a thank you note. This started an irregular correspondence. We have to confess that we are not the best at writing letters, but, once or twice a year we exchanged letters. He wrote about his family and his interests. We reciprocated. Though he was much older than us, we had a lot in common. We have learned that all of humanity has far more in common than the petty differences that are inflated out of jealousy or ignorance. As you will see as this salute progresses, it is worth meeting and learning of other people and cultures. Even though we didn’t meet Mr. Batty personally, we gained from the eagerly expected mail. It was a sad, though not unexpected letter we received recently informing us of his death. What is unusual is that we had become enough of a friend that we were included in the sad news. We will be extending our condolences to his exceptionally fine

family. We also wish to share some of the comments from his personal farewell to his family and friends. What one will quickly Edward Levy learn is that he Community enjoyed his famPress guest ily and life in He lived columnist general. life and love to the fullest. One of the best lessons one will gather from his farewell is that he treated the end of his life not as a tragedy, but an adventure. What we can all learn from this is that we all have a determined number of days. When we waste one, it is lost forever. An opportunity to do some good for someone has been lost. Then the personal satisfaction of doing random acts of kindness is lost to you and not able to brighten the day of another person. He died a few months short of his 101st birthday. What follows are some excerpts from his personal celebration of his life. “Hello and welcome to this celebration of my life. – Eunice and I met on a blind date!! God, what a woman! ‘She never got rid of me from that day forward. – I started work with a wheelwright at 14 years old, then I moved to be a ‘go-for’ with a small hardware company. “Later to become E.W. Sinton Ltd. I was one of the founders with Ted Sinton. Would you believe I stayed on that job for all of my working life doing various jobs, but involving all of the hard-

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nati, Ohio 45251; 385-1234. Columbus: Senate Building, Room 143, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215; (614)

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt

2nd District includes nearly all the northeastern and eastern Cincinnati communities. Local: Kenwood office – 8044 Montgomery Road, Room 540, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; phone 791-0381 or 800-784-6366; fax 791-1696. Portsmouth office – 601 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662; phone 740-3541440. In Washington, D.C.: 238 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; phone 202-2253164; fax 202-225-1992. E-mail: jean@jeanschmidt.com Web sites: http://www.house.gov/schmidt

U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus

1st District includes Evendale, Glendale, Springdale, and Wyoming. In Washington, D.C.: 408 Cannon HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2216

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bills in the long run. These are just a few ideas you can use for mak- Andy Temmel ing your home Community more energy efficient this Press guest winter and for columnist future winters. In today’s economic environment, energy efficiency is one of the few investments you can make that has guaranteed positive returns. Andy Temmel is COO of Potterhill Homes and is a resident of Wyoming. If you have questions about winterization for Andy, you can reach him at atemmel@potterhillhomes.com.

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We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The TriCounty Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: tricountypress@ communitypress.com. Fax: 248-1938. U.S. mail: See box below. Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Tri-County Press may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. ware aspect including importing and wholesaling. “Retiring after 63 years – I have seen many changes over the last 100 years, from horse and cart to the modern motor car, early radio to the Internet and e-mail, but the basic values of life remain the same – look after and love one another and the blessing of life will be yours. “Enough, enough. I am sure there are others here today who will add some ditties to this and please feel free to do so. This is a celebration of my life, not a funeral.” To this we can only add our personal farewell for a life well spent. Our best wishes to Fred’s family. They retain the memory of a truly remarkable man. Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.

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keep out birds or small animals. 5. Use an energy monitor – Using a monitor allows you to view the electrical usage and even projects what your monthly energy bill will be. Monitors range from approximately $90-$150. 6. Cash in on money saving offers – Take advantage of new tax credits that can help homeowners install more energy efficient products. Check with your local utility company or visit the rebate finder at www.energystar. gov/rebatefinder to see if there are any special deals on high efficiency heating equipment. The new equipment may be more expensive upfront, but can save you about 50 percent on your energy

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Brenda Hodge is the new elementary school nurse for the Deer Park City Schools. Her main goal this fall is to educate both students and parents about the prevention of the H1N1 virus.

New school nurse well-prepared By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

In her first year as the elementary school nurse for the Deer Park City Schools, Brenda Hodge already has her hands full. With the H1N1 virus continuing to spread and no vaccine available, Hodge is trying to educate both children and parents with steps to prevent catching the flu virus. The school district has one confirmed case of the virus, but did not identify at which school. At Holmes Elementary, Hodge, who has is a nationally certified school nurse and has a master’s degree in nursing from Wright State University, used the morning program to show students how to cough and sneeze without spreading germs. She also has many posters hung up all over the district reminding everyone to wash their hands. “We always want to do things to keep our bodies healthy. We’re continually educating. We are being good examples as adults,” Hodge said. Once a student has been confirmed to have the H1N1 virus, they are told to stay home until the fever has been gone for 24 hours

without the aid of medication. Hodge said having the child stay home from school for a few days may be an inconvenience for parents, but is for the good of all the children so the virus will not spread. She urges parents to have a plan for if their child comes down with the virus. “It’s for all our good. If it can keep a community well, it’s worth it,” Hodge said. The schools have also been working on plans that may see changes in classroom structure. Hodge said the high school and junior high can make lesson plans available online if a student has to stay home for an extended period of time. Holmes also will restructure the morning program, which puts all of the students from kindergarten through third-grade in the multi-purpose together, if the virus begins to spread in the school. The Deer Park school district will also be a point of dispension once the H1N1 vaccine is made available. The vaccine will be free to schoolage children starting in kindergarten. Hodge recommends that children receive both the H1N1 vaccine as well as the seasonal flu vaccine.

THINGS TO DO Sunflower Festival

Gorman Heritage Farm is hosting the Sunflower Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10052 Reading Road, Evendale. The event features hayrides, music, pumpkins, food, crafts and farm’s signature sunflower crop. Proceeds to benefit Gorman Heritage Farm. The cost is $7, $5 seniors and children, free for members. Call 563-6663 or visit www.gormanfarm.org.

Author lecture

The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County and the Madeira Historical Society are hosting author Lester V. Horwitz at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. The local author of “The Longest Raid of the Civil War” discusses Morgan’s Raid. The event includes a map showing the route through Hamilton County and Clermont County taken by Morgan’s men. Call

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Jones has practical plan for getting most from life

While outside the Target store in Springdale, I noticed an attractive woman walking across the parking lot who looked familiar. I’m nearsighted, so it took me a minute before I realized I had seen her face on billboards throughout the city. Shasmé Jones was there to shop for her soon-to-be-born grandson, and graciously let me take her picture. I was amazed at her story; here is another woman who seems to squeeze 25 Evelyn hours out of each Perkins day. Mother of two children, her Community adult son is the expectant Press father. Her daughter columnist has already presented her with two adorable girls, Madison and Mariah, so Shasmé and her husband are really looking forward to a boy. “I love my granddaughters to death. We watch “Dora the Explorer,”go to the park and attend things like the dinosaur exhibit. I expose EVELYN PERKINS/CONTRIBUTOR them to the arts and keep them as Shasmé Jones in the baby section of the Springdale Target. Her new grandson will soon be here, and she was much as I can.” shopping for his baby shower. A businesswoman with a plan, Shamé is a licensed practical nurse, home health providers. All this has an Utilizing modern technology, she who was the state president of the ulterior motive. Shasmé plainly states brought the church into the new milLicensed Practical Nurse Association that she intends to spoil her first lennium. of Ohio, ergo, the billboards. Since grandson. Shasmé reports, “The building fund 2007, she has been the Southwest “I want to cut down on my time has been growing for years, and memRegional Director of the association. away from home, so I can spend more bers made pledges for capital funding During her tenure as president, she time with all the grandchildren.” over a three-year period. Our memberlaunched their Web site and still mainWoodlawn First Baptist Church will ship is small, but we are determined. tains it nationwide. celebrate its 82nd anniversary this Sometimes people move away from She also works with Wheelchairs year, and is anticipating a move to a their birth church due to marriage or Abound, offering home health medical newer, larger location. job relocation, but they remember equipment and services such as help Shasmé has served on the church’s their roots. In order to reach as many with baths. Shasmé incorporated her nursing guild for 15 years, chairs the as possible, we are online at www.fbcown homecare nursing business in bylaws and nominating committees woodlawn.com for anyone who wants 2001, and is an approved Medicaid for church officers and is the church to donate.” home health provider of medical serv- secretary. She also chairs the building Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column ices. committee and is instrumental in the about people and events in the Tri-County In 2003, she founded the Ohio car washes, yard sales and cookie Press area. Send items for her column to Independent Provider Network that dough sales to raise money for the 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, disseminates information to other move. or call her directly at 772-7379.

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Shop for music

Alpha Records & Music is hosting the Cincinnati Music Collectors’ Convention from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road, Blue Ash. It is a music show and sale. The sale features phonograph records, CDs, DVDs, tapes and music related items. Admission is $3, free ages 11 under with adult. Call 317-882-3378.

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Attention community charities: Tri-County Mall’s annual "Magical Evening of Giving" Event Wristbands are ready to sell. Just stop by Tri-County Mall’s Customer Service Center anytime to register and pick up your wristbands. It’s that easy. This year’s event is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information call Tri-County Mall’s customer service center at 513-6710120 or visit www.tricountymall.com.

Lions to host tourney

The Springdale/Forest Park Lions will host a cornhole tournament beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. in Springdale. Cash prizes will be given

to the top three teams. Entry fees are $25 per person or $50 per team. Teams will be selected through random drawings. Concessions will be available. Coolers are welcome; no glass bottles; no pets. Proceeds from the event will support Lion’s Club charities. For more information, or to register for the tournament, contact Gene Burt at 513-825-0991.

Great Oaks opens door

The 45 teens in Great Oaks’ Freshman Challenge program had an explosive summer. In fact, they got to participate in laboratory work at the University of Cincinnati that tested a variety of explosions – all controlled, of course. For the 14- and 15-yearolds, it was a summer of exploration in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – the STEM career pathway – funded by $70,500 from the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), better known as the stimulus. The Great Oaks program, which enrolled 45 youths going into ninth-grade, was one of five providers selected by the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board to offer work readiness training for eligible youths. More than 650 youth throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County were served. Great Oaks recruited eligible students from Mount Healthy, Milford and Deer Park schools. The youth had to meet Workforce Investment Act eligibility requirements, which include income limits and deficiency in academic subjects such as math. Students explored environmental services careers in class and through job shadowing at the Cincinnati Nature Center, the Civic Garden Center, Hamilton County Solid Waste Management, the Cincinnati Zoo and Rumpke Recycling.

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Cincinnati.com/Share is your online way to share your news with your friends and neighbors. To post stories and photos, go to Cincinnati.com/ Share and follow the simple instructions. The youth also learned such work readiness skills as interviewing, building a résumee and writing a cover letter, and worked on teambuilding skills. The program also offered training in Microsoft’s Office skills. By the end of the summer, all 45 teens were awarded an E-Learning Digital Literacy Certificate. “You get it,” Dr. Nelson Vincent, associate dean of U.C.’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, told the students during their graduation ceremony Aug. 14, at U.C. “Your future is tied to the educational choices you make now. This summer you began your career explorations.”

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 1

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Drawing, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive. Learn techniques to improve abilities for beginners and up. Pencils and charcoal will be used. Supplies provided. Ages 13-18. $20, $17 residents per session. Registration required. 563-2895. Sharonville.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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

COMMUNITY DANCE

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Ryan Stout, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Mark Twain’s Road To Freedom, 8 p.m. Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road. Fictional meeting between Mark Twain and female slave. $15, $10 advance; $8 students and seniors, $5 ages 5 and under. Presented by Martes Productions. Through Oct. 4. 731-1131. Sharonville.

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. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3

Wyoming Square Dance Class, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. No prior dance experience necessary. Partners not guaranteed. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 812-656-8156. Wyoming.

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

FARMERS MARKET

Imagine That Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Watercolor paintings by artists at the Sandy Maudlin Studio. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through Oct. 11. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Market Cart Vegetable Stand 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 563-6663. Evendale. Springdale Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike. Fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, meats and honey. Presented by City of Springdale. 3465712. Springdale. F R I D A Y, O C T . 2

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

ART EXHIBITS

BARS/CLUBS

DV8, 9:30 p.m. Bar Seventy-One, 8850 Governors Hill Drive. Ages 21 and up. Family friendly. $5. Through Dec. 18. 774-9697. Symmes Township. DJ Aaron Glorius and That Guy from Okinawa, 7 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 5541040. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bill Goodman’s Gun and Knife Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. $7, $1 ages 12 and under. 502-538-3900; www.gunshow.net. Sharonville.

ART EXHIBITS FESTIVALS

FARMERS MARKET

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Michael Harris Sr. Humanitarian Award Banquet, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. $25. 236-3745; www.4charis.com. Sharonville. Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.

Habitat on Your Back, 2 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Learn about turtles and snails. Includes games, activities and a chance to meet one of these shelled creatures. For children. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Queen City Art Club Show, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center. Free. 3213219. Evendale.

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

FOOD & DRINK

PUBLIC HOURS

NATURE

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Sunflower Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Hayrides, music, pumpkins, food, crafts and farm’s signature sunflower crop. Benefits Gorman Heritage Farm. $7, $5 seniors and children, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

PROVIDED.

Martes Productions is presenting “Mark Twain’s Road To Freedom” at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville. It is a fictional meeting between Mark Twain and a female slave. The cost is $15, $10 advance; $8 students and seniors, $5 ages 5 and under. The play also runs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Call 731-1131.

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CIVIC

Fall Health/Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Flu and pneumonia shots will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To receive a flu shot, you must make a reservation at the club’s front desk. The fee is $30 for those not covered by Medicare, Five Seasons Country Club, 11790 Snider Road. Fitness evaluations, various health screenings, experts and speakers, various vendor booths, obtain a flu/pneumonia shot and more. Presented by Five Seasons Sports Country Club. 4691400; www.fiveseasonssportsclub.com. Symmes Township.

Queen City Art Club Show, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center. Free. 3213219. Evendale.

Queen City Art Club Show, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Includes meet-the-artists and refreshments. Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Reading and Glendale-Milford roads, Queen City Art Club members present their work. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. 321-3219. Evendale. Friday Industry Mixology, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Seecretz Sports Lounge & Grill, 10088 Springfield Pike. Half-off appetizers, drinks $3, VIP and bottle service. Entertainment and music by DJ. Ages 21 and up. 771-5800. Woodlawn.

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Wyoming Fall 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9 a.m. Hilltop School, 425 Oliver Road. Registration 8 a.m. Course begins at Oliver Road. Travels to Abilene Trail and back through neighborhood, ending back at school. Fall Festival Celebration follows with games, food, music and more. Parking available at school. $30 race and T-shirt; $20 race only. Registration required, available online. Presented by Wyoming Recreation Center. 821-5200; www.wyomingrecreation.org. Wyoming. Child Abuse Prevention Course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Red Cross course on recognizing and responding to child abuse. Meets Ohio and Kentucky day-care licensing requirements. $25. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

Imagine That Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharon Woods. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

ART OPENINGS

Imagine That Art Show, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Artist reception. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Watercolor paintings by artists at the Sandy Maudlin Studio. Exhibit continues through Oct. 11. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

FARMERS MARKET

Gorman Heritage Farm, noon-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Ryan Stout, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Mark Twain’s Road To Freedom, 6 p.m. Sharonville Fine Arts Center, $15, $10 advance; $8 students and seniors, $5 ages 5 and under. 731-1131. Sharonville.

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. Sharon Woods Fishing Boathouse, 9 a.m.7 p.m. Sharon Woods. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. Sharonville History Museum, noon-4 p.m. Sharonville History Museum, Creek Road and Main streets. Home to a variety of Sharonville memorabilia, and contains an extensive file collection about area residents, buildings and other places in and around Cincinnati. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Society of Historic Sharonville. 563-9756. Sharonville.

SHOPPING

Cincinnati Music Collectors’ Convention, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Music show and sale. Phonograph records, CDs, DVDs, tapes and music related items. $3, free ages 11 under with adult. Presented by Alpha Records & Music. 317-882-3378. Blue Ash.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bill Goodman’s Gun and Knife Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, $7, $1 ages 12 and under. 502-538-3900; www.gunshow.net. Sharonville.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Circle Singers Rehearsals, 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m. Cottingham Retirement Community, 3995 Cottingham Drive. Chapel. All voices welcome. No auditions. Perform in concerts. Bill Osborne, director. Ages 16 and up. 5411614; www.geocities.com/circlesingers. Sharonville.

FARMERS MARKET

Wyoming Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wyoming Avenue Farmers Market, Corner of Wyoming and Van Roberts avenues. 7616263; www.wyomingfarmersmarket.net. Wyoming.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Learning, Education, Networking, and Support (LENS), 12:15 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Information and support for anyone dealing with mental illness/brain disorder. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. Through Dec. 6. 351-3500. Montgomery. M O N D A Y, O C T . 5

ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Queen City Art Club Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center. Free. 3213219. Evendale.

ART EXHIBITS

Imagine That Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharon Woods. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS

Queen City Art Club Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center. Free. 3213219. Evendale.

CIVIC

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Environmental Enterprises Inc. 10163 Cincinnati-Dayton Road. Acceptable items include paint, household and auto batteries, thermostats, antifreeze and more. Hamilton County residents only. Proof of residency required. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. Through Nov. 11. 946-7700; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Sharonville.

EDUCATION

HOME & GARDEN

First Time Homebuyer Seminar, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 161 Northland Blvd., Suite D. Learn more about today’s market, purchasing your first home going from renter to owner, find out about low down payment programs that are available for qualified borrowers and learn more about the $8,000 tax credit. Receive a free credit report; $200 off closing costs. Free. Registration required. 771-2240; www.wellsfargo.com/events. Springdale.

Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance Classes, 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Tango. The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave. No partner needed. Soft-soled shoes required. $8, $5 members and students with ID. No reservation needed. Presented by Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance. 7333077; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.

HOME & GARDEN

Fall Garden Workshops, 6:30 p.m. Vermicomposting. Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike. Workshops cover use of native plants in a landscape, steps in selecting the right tool, the benefits of ornamental grasses and an introduction to vermicomposting. Adults only. $10 per class; vehicle permit required. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 771-8733; GreatParks.org. Woodlawn.

CIVIC

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

EDUCATION

The Recession: Coping Skills in Uncertain Times, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. St. Saviour Church, 4136 Myrtle Ave. Parish basement. For those affected by downsizing, layoffs or loss of home. Topics include how to move forward, what to say to children and more. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio. 241-7745; www.catholiccharitiesswo.org. Amberley Village.

FARMERS MARKET

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

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke, 8 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. With DJ Julie J. 9563797. Evendale.

PUBLIC HOURS PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Museum Center opens its new exhibit, “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science,” Saturday, Oct. 3, at Union Terminal. The exhibit depicts how archaeologists make use of technology and science to understand ancient Egypt. It includes challenges, artifacts, and mummies (including a prototype in a state of “unwrapping.”) To kick off the exhibit, PharaohFest will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, inside and outside the center’s rotunda. It is for all ages and includes music, food, a fashion show and more. For more information and museum ticket prices, call 513-287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Tri-County Mall, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tri-County Mall, 671-0120; www.tricountymall.com. Springdale. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.

PROVIDED

Munson Hicks is Andrew Wyke and Michael Gabriel Goodfriend is Milo Tindle in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “Sleuth.” This mystery runs through Oct. 3 in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre. For tickets call 513421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay.com.

Life

What if I become angry with God? Honest people admit there are times they’re angry at God. Pious people pretend their faith is so strong that they’re never angry. A wise old lady said, “It’s better to be honest than pious.” If we’re human and honest there are times we do become angry and blame God for a lot of things (whether God’s responsible or not): he’s too silent; unresponsive to our needs; and unrelenting when our sufferings persist. We beg for a problem to be removed and it just gets worse. We pray for a dying child and the child dies. Years ago a mother’s 10-yearold son was killed in a freak accident. She stopped going to church and said she couldn’t believe in a God who would allow such tragedies to happen. Her anger is understandable.

Yet, which of us can explain to her or ourselves the mysteries of life? We might wonder – does the tragedy really demolish her belief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief in a God, or is she so enraged at God she can’t let herself express the grief she feels he caused her? What if she could rage and wrestle with God? God can take it. Might an honest human interchange with God possibly introduce her to a greater and loving God who suffers with her? When such existential crises occur some people lose their faith while very many eventually find their faith strengthened. God’s amazing grace is a powerful thing. Can we express our anger with God, and of all things, it still be

considered prayer? Certainly! The Bible abounds with examples. The prophets rebuked God at times for their hardships. Many of the Old Testament Psalms are known as “Lament Psalms,” prayers of complaint. God was real to them and they felt free enough to express their frustration. Certain psalms present us with words and feelings we might ordinarily hesitate using. “Lord, why do you cast me off and hide your face from me?” (Psalm 88) Others express our reliance on the care of God and complain when it seems missing, “God you are my rock, so why have you forgotten me?” (Psalm 42) Job’s wife was so angry she told Job to “Curse God, and die.” (Job 2:9) Where else can we be totally

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human if not before the One who made us? We can sing out our praise and gratitude to God. At other times we can pray our frustrations and anger. We can also shout out our feelings of forsakenness and empty them out, send them echoing through the universe. Then, as we so often do in our human-to-human relationships, we see things differently and recant until the next time. Being open to God lets God be open with us. We can be true to him and to ourselves. We appreciate anyone who accepts our feelings of anger and doubt and accepts them, especially God. We begin to trust such a one with the rest of ourselves. Our honest struggles with God can permit us to make great advances

in our faith. We begin to understand life with insights we never had before. Some of us cling too long to our anger with Father Lou God or another Guntzelman person. To feel hurt and plan Perspectives vengeance is tasty to the undeveloped soul. It enables us to feel perpetually wronged, entitled to self-indulgence, and serve as an excuse for our lack of compassion toward others. We cynically print on our personal coat-of-arms, “Poor Me, Mean God.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

No purchase necessary for sweepstakes entry Howard Ain Hey Howard!

“I had o n e checkbook and I added up, just since July, what she had spent, and it was like $700,” P a u l y

said. After locating another checkbook, Pauly found more checks had been written so the total since July came to more than $1,200. “She paid $21.95 for ‘socket sensors,’ and I don’t

know what you do with them – there are no directions. It’s just worthless stuff. She hasn’t even opened this box,” she said. “She gets this stuff and just sets it aside because she thinks its going to help her win, I think,” Pauly said. In many cases the items received do have some value. She paid nearly $38 for four silver dimes, but when Pauly took them to a coin dealer she learned they were worth only $4. She has gone through many of the items, putting them in boxes and trying to see which ones she can

return to try to get back some money. Pauly said she called Publisher’s Clearing House. “When I called, a supervisor was to call me back. That never happened. They were supposed to send me a list of things she could return. I’ve never gotten the list,” she said. So I called Publisher’s Clearing House and learned the firm is aware some senior citizens are spending thousands of dollars each year because they believe it increases their chances of winning the sweepstakes. As a result, a company

spokesman said the company set up a consumer aid program to try to weed out big spending seniors who are confused about this. He said 75 percent of those who respond to the company’s mailings return their entries without buying anything. The mailings include statements that you don’t have to buy anything to win but, he said, some seniors still don’t understand. After I explained the problem with Angie Pauly’s mother, the spokesman told me Publisher’s Clearing House will send her postage-paid labels to help

her return the items so she can get back the money. As proof you don’t have to buy anything to win, the spokesman said most of those who have won the major sweepstakes prizes at Publisher’s Clearing House over the years did not order anything with their winning entry. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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A local woman says she was shocked to learn her 87-year-old mother has been spending thousands of dollars on items in the mistaken belief the more she ordered the better chance she would have of winning a million dollar sweepstakes. Unfortunately, this type of thing has happened many times with senior citizens. Angie Pauly of Madeira said she discovered her mother wrote as many as five checks in one day, for a nearly two years, as she ordered merchandise from Publisher’s Clearing House.

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Life

Tickle your kids pink with healthy ice pops want a nice, high cake. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wind up having some leftover for another small cake.

cooler for the kids at the game, skip the sticks and pack plastic spoons.

Healthy pink lemonade dreamsicles for kids

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Old-fashioned pork roast and gravy. a couple pouches of onion soup mix and double the water and flour since we could have used more gravy. The best part is it was so easy. Nice for a fall supper with boiled noodles.

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About 3 pounds pork loin roast 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 â &#x201E;2 cup water 1 â &#x201E;4 cup flour

isters 155 degree. This could take a couple hours or more depending upon the size. Check after two hours. Remove meat and measure drippings. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Pour into pan. Mix 1â &#x201E;2 cup water and the flour together. Stir into mixture in pan and heat to boiling. Boil a minute, check for seasonings and serve with meat.

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Mary Lee Olinger with corn salad. merge in cold water. In same pan cook asparagus or green beans until crisp tender. Take vegetables out and submerge in cold water. Cut kernels off corn, and cut up asparagus or green beans into 2-inch pieces. Put corn and vegetables in large bowl, add tomatoes and basil. Combine red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and pinch of salt in small bowl. Pour over corn mixture. Toss and serve. Serves four to six.

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Friend Mary Lee Olinger brought this to my home recently for an impromptu dinner with friends. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the history of the recipe: It started with Martha Helmick, then went to Peggy Robinson and onto Mary Lee. It was pretty as a picture and delicious to boot.

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How is it that I can easily make, from scratch, a pastry-shop quality, multilayer Viennese torte with a delicate cooked pastry cream filling, yet have trouble sometimes with b o x e d cakes? I learned Rita why last Heikenfeld night at cake decoRitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen r a t i n g class. I forgot to follow the advice my teacher, Martha Buckler, gave: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mix on too high a speed since that causes air bubbles. Instead, smack the cakes down on the counter to remove air bubbles before baking (my mom always did that), and bake at 325 degrees and not 350 degrees. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to bake a bit longer. Also if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using 9-inch round cake pans use two boxes of cake mix to fill them up nicely. Ditto for a 9-by-13 if you

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September 30, 2009

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

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

REUNIONS The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com. Madeira High School Class of 1999 – is having a reunion Saturday, Oct. 3, at Montgomery Inn Restaurant in Montgomery. For information, contact Amy Hepburn at Namie24@aol.com, or at 238-0573. South Fairmount Family Reunion – for families from 1920-1970, will take place from noon to whenever Sunday, Oct. 4, Harvest Home Park, North Bend Road, Cheviot. Renew old acquaintances and see old friends. No alcohol or glass is permitted. Bring own food and drinks. Deer Park High School Class of 1944 – is having its 65th reunion from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Golden Corral, Mason-Montgomery Road. Classmates coming from the north on Interstate 71, turn left from the exit 19 ramp. Classmates coming fron the south on 1-71, turn right from exit 19. The restaurant is next to United Dairy Farmers. Everyone will pay for their dinner, which includes everything on the buffet. Classmates should tell the employees they are with the Deer Park reunion. RSVP by calling 891-8097, or e-mailing 688jnecb@fuse.net. The 1959 graduating class of Resurrection School – in Price Hill is planning a 50-year reunion for Oct. 10. If you are a member of the class or know someone who was, please call either Eleanor (Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619, Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 or Jack Lisk at 9213670 for more information. Oak Hills High School Class of 1984 – is having a reunion from 711 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Meadows. Cost is $45 per person, and includes appetizers and open bar, and music from the band Bad Habit. Checks can be made to “Class of 1984 reunion” and be mailed to 3459 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248. Hughes High School Class of 1969 – is planning to celebrate its 40year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a dinner/dance at the Grove of Springfield Township. Classmates from the classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969 will be the hosts of this reunion. To make this the “Reunion of the 60s Decade” we are inviting other alumni classes from 1965 through 1969 to join in. Come out for a fun evening of catching up with old friends, dining and dancing. Help is needed to find lost

classmates. If you are an interested member of these classes or know of anyone who is, for more information and to register, contact Julia Caulton at 742-5916. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, email address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-2821788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 451-4392; Jane Corns Garrett, 451-7420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information.

mumps, rubella (MMR), haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), hepatitis A for children, hepatitis B for children, human papillomavirus (HPV) (adolescent), influenza (flu), meningococcal conjugate (adolescent), pneumococcal conju-

gate (for children), rotavirus and chickenpox (Varicella). TB skin tests are also offered. The health department offers a lipid/glucose profile from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. the third Thursday of every month The procedure is a

Community Press Staff Report

Mike Albert Vehicle Fleet Management CEO Robert Betagole was inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame at the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association’s annual meeting in Phoenix Sept. 10. Sponsored by AFLA and presented by Automotive Fleet magazine, Hall of Fame members are chosen based on their status as

industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to the commercial fleet Betagole management profession. Betagole was one of nine inductees honored at the event. Mike Albert entered the fleet management business

Those who visit Glenwood Gardens have had the opportunity to admire the many beautiful flowers, trees and shrubs throughout the park. Now visitors can take the beauty home with them during the Fall Fever Plant Sale. The sale is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. More than 80 herbaceous perennials, nearly 50 shrubs and trees, as well as grasses, sedges and ferns will be for sale. Most of the plants are container grown. These plants are value priced and purchases help support the Hamilton County Park District and Glenwood Gardens. Glenwood Gardens is at 10623 Springfield Pike in Woodlawn. A valid Hamil-

winning the Ernst & Young/NASDAQ Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in 1997, as well as the Greater Cincinnati Auto Dealer’s Association President's Vanguard Award in 2007.

ton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual; $2 daily) is required to enter the parks. Visit GreatParks.org or call 771-8733.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 683-2340. Volunteers will

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PUMPKIN FESTIVAL October 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. E-mail www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter, needs volunteers 16 and older to help socialize cats and 18 and older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon

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Education

Book Buddies – Volunteers are needed at the library for Book Buddies starting at 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, Oct. 19-23, at the Bethel Branch Library, 611 West Plane Street, Bethel, 45106. Help elementaryaged students with their reading skill after school at the library. For more information or to register for the program, call 248-0700. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301.

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The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 241-2600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

Alzheimer’s Association – Volunteers are being asked to move in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Memory Walk. Organizers of the annual fundraising event, which will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at the P&G Pavilion at Sawyer Point, are currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the planning committee and to assist with logistical needs. Planning committee co-chairs for this year’s Memory Walk are Becky Reynolds of Saturn of Western Hills and Mark Cawley of Cawley Chiropractic Health Center in Boone County. Anyone interested in assisting in the planning of the Memory Walk are asked to call Reynolds at 699-4900 or Cawley at 859-525-2222. Serving as the primary national fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Walk is an annual event that brings those affected by Alzheimer’s, family members and community together in a show of love, remembrance and support. Participants can register online at www.alz.org/cincinnati. For more information on how to register a fundraising team, contact Marcy Hawkins, Special Events coordinator, at 721-4284 or e-mail: marcy.hawkins@alz.org. American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@ fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070.

Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Cincinnati is in need of volunteers at the Blue Ash Inpatient Unit, nursing homes and home care programs. Volunteers provide patient care, companionship, spiritual care, holistic care and bereavement care. Call Judy Russell at 792-6989 or e-mail judy_russell@trihealth.com. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 5581292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-to-day non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. Letter writers needed – for a fast growing non-profit organization. Must be willing to encourage and cheer up an 8-year-old little boy, Chandler Miller, who is battling cancer. Miller has an inoperable tumor behind his left eye. No experience necessary. Please send “resume” to Chandler Miller c/o Team Chandler, P.O. Box 222, Goshen, OH 45122. Madeira Historical Society – is currently looking to fill the position of “society archivist.” The person selected for this position will work at the Miller House Museum sorting out and organizing the collec-

tion of photos, newspapers and thousands of other pieces of information at the Miller House. This person selected as archivist will work closely with Museum Curator Dona Brock. Contact Doug Oppenheimer or Dona Brock at 561-9069. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. Call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 474-3100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.

Social Services

American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor.

Community RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. The church is hosting the Fall Chamber Concert Series. Former Metropolitan Opera soloist Blythe Walker, soprano, and former European opera soloist, David Bezona, tenor, will be performing Saturday, Oct. 17. The final concert of the fall season will feature the choirs of Sycamore High School, Kenneth Holdt directing, Saturday, Nov. 21. All concerts are free and will begin at 7 p.m. (A free-will donation will be accepted.) The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Christ Church Glendale

from Joseph Porsche (Kings Auto Mall) will talk about Smart Cars and give test rides in the parking lot. They will also have “COS Night” dinner (make your “COS Night” dinner reservations by noon the Monday before or bring a bag supper) at 5 p.m. or just the program at 6 p.m. Vendors are needed for the Fall Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

Forest Dale Church of Christ

From Sunday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 8, Forest Dale Church of Christ will host a new financial sermon series entitled, “Saving for Life.” Senior minister Jay Russell will explore the reasons we spend, have, save and sacrifice. The series will be presented each week during the church’s 9 a.m. Classic Worship Service and the 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service. More information is available through the church office at 825-7171 or at www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine. The church is at 604 West Kemper Road, Springdale; 825-7171.

The feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christ Church Glendale will host an ecumenical Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 4. Clergy from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, the First Presbyterian Church in Glendale, the Glendale New Church and Christ Church Glendale will participate. The service will begin at 2 p.m. on the church lawn at the corner of Forest and Erie avenues in Glendale. Following a brief service of prayer and song the clergy will bless pets individually. All pets must be on a leash or in a cage. For more information, e-mail christchurch1@fuse.net. The church is at 965 Forest Ave., Glendale; 771-1544; www.christchurchglendale.org.

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

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Sharonville United Methodist Church

Haiti Mission Trip 2010: Sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February 2010. Call the church office for details. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. The “Fireproof Your Marriage” class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. The class will continue Mondays through Nov. 16. With its affirming message about love, the movie “Fireproof” has helped millions of marriages become stronger. The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, a 40-day challenge featured in the movie, helps couples strive to understand one another and practice unconditional love within their marriage. Call the church to register. October meeting for seniors is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in room 11 at the church. Charles Cokely

New Church of Montgomery

Following its successful Passover Wine Tasting last March, Congregation Ohav Shalom has decided to sponsor this popular event twice a year. The next wine tasting will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8100 Cornell Road in Sycamore Township. A wine expert from a local wine distributor will be present to discuss the features of each selection. Wine will be served by the glass, and will be available for purchase. The wines, all kosher, will be complemented by an assortment of light hors d’oeuvres, as well as desserts, chocolates and coffee. To add to the festive atmosphere, the popular Stardust Orchestra will perform a full range of ballroom dance music. A professional dance instructor will be on hand to get everyone dancing to the ballroom classics. Benita Amedeo, event chair, said, “The wine and dance music will be a heady combination of fun and elegance. Adults of all ages will be able to enjoy this lovely evening.” The wine tasting event will include door prizes as well as a raffle. All congregants are encouraged to bring nonmember guests. For those who do, both the congregant and the guest will receive a free raffle ticket.

The Cincinnati Chapter of Hadassah has rescheduled its opening meeting/installation and luncheon to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Hebrew Union College, Mayerson Auditorium. The luncheon was cancelled Sept. 14 because the college was closed for the funeral of Dr. Alfred Gottschalk, esteemed Rabbi and former president of Hebrew Union College. The guest speaker will be Rabbi Gary Zola, who will give a presentation on “Abraham Lincoln and the Jews.” Hadassah board members will be installed for 2009-2010, and the American Jewish Archives, located at HUC, will be open for viewing following the luncheon. Event Chairs are Renee Sandler and Teri Junker. Rabbi Gary Zola is the executive director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, the world’s largest freestanding research center dedicated solely to the study of the American Jewish experience. Zola also serves as pro-

The cost of the event is $25 per person and reservations by Oct. 9 are strongly encouraged. People attending the event must be at least 21 years of age. Onsite childcare will be provided at no cost. Call 489-3399 or visit www.ohavshalom.org.

Cincinnati. In 2006, Zola became the first American Jewish historian and the first American rabbi to receive appointment to the Academic Advisory Council of the congressionally recognized Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Zola is a historian of American Jewry and is widely acknowledged as an expert on the development of American Reform Judaism.

can society. The Cincinnati Chapter offers a variety of community service and fundraising projects, as well as fun and educational special interest groups for women of all ages and interests. Hebrew Union College is at 3101 Clifton Ave. in Clifton. Parking is available but limited. Car-pooling is encouraged. Hadassah members may donate contributions from their Hadassah Red Boxes at the event. The cost is $20. Reservations are required, even if you made reservations for the first date. If you can’t come on the rescheduled date, a refund will be given. For more information, call 821-6157.

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Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church

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Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117. Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock

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UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Joe Hadley, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpop-umc.org “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

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PRESBYTERIAN Northminister 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

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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".

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

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

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Northwest Community Church 8745 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

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

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

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Sharing information at the 2008 preview party about TWC’s cancer support programs are: Judy Herrmann of Madeira, Amanda Baker of Wyoming, Patty LaLoude of Indian Hill and Mara Oszcacky of Deer Park.

Saks General Manager Kevin Shibley, center, presents a check for $7,270 from the 2008 event to committee chair April Davidow of downtown and TWC Executive Rick Bryan of Blue Ash.

Saks Fifth Avenue to host shopping event The Saks Fifth Avenue store at the corner of Fifth and Race streets in downtown Cincinnati will be the spot Oct. 15-18 for the 11th annual “Key to the Cure”

charity shopping weekend benefiting The Wellness Community’s free cancer support programs. “Key to the Cure” is part of a national shopping

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event sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s (EIF) Women’s Cancer Research Fund benefiting cancer-related programs and non-profits across the country. Since its inception in 1999, the event has raised more than $32 million nationwide. Locally, 2 percent of the weekend’s sales will be donated to The Wellness Community of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, a nonprofit cancer support agency that offers free, professionally facilitated programs of emotional support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones at locations in Blue Ash, Fort Wright, Bond Hill, Clifton, downtown and Western Hills. Helping promote “Key to the Cure” for The Wellness Community are event chair April Davidow along with committee members Lynne Boles, Flannery Higgins, Ginger Kelly and Molly Sandquist. In Cincinnati, the “Key to the Cure” weekend will run from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, and will feature fun events throughout the store as well as a special preview party

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Enjoying the 2008 preview event are: From left, Saks Associate Jerrell and GM Kevin Shibley assisting shoppers Annette Young of Mason, Stephanie Young of Loveland and TWC Board Member Tom Young of Symmes Township. on Thursday, Oct. 15. Call the store for details at 4216800. A special limited-edition T-shirt designed for “Key to the Cure” by Michael Kors and available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue will be available beginning Oct. 1. Fittingly, the Kors’ Project Runway co-star and noted model, Heidi Klum, has been named the Entertainment Industry Founda-

tion ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2009 “Key to the Cure” campaign and will appear in magazine ads wearing the spectacular white and fuschia t-shirt to promote the event. According to Klum, “It’s important that we all work continuously to find the cure for cancer and to find answers. “This year’s T-shirt is fabulous and not just

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Saks General Manager Kevin Shibley, center, with TWC Board Members and event committee members Ginger Kelly, left, of Mariemont and Lynne Boles, right, of Hyde Park.

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because Michael, my fashion inspiration and great friend, designed it. It’s fun and comfortable and really a great gift for yourself or a family member or friend that you can give to support a very worthy cause.” For more information about The Wellness Community’s free cancer support programs or Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Key to the Cure,” call 791-4060.

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Thom Schneider and Sandra Harris assemble an afternoon’s Meals on Wheels delivery from the Springfield Township Senior/Community Center where Schneider is the director of senior services. Harris has been delivering the prepackaged meals for the past five years.

Township serves new senior service By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Springfield Township is partnering with a senior citizen program to expand its services to residents ages 55 and older. The township senior/ community center, 9158 Winton Road, now serves as the distribution site for Meals on Wheels. Senior Independence, an Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services organization, is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the meals Monday through Friday. The meals are prepared fresh daily by a local cater and stored in refrigerators at the township center. Thom Schneider, senior service director for the township, said the meager $150 a month the township receives for its role goes back to the center. He said it helps offset financial cuts trustees made to balance the township budget. More importantly, Schneider said, the new partnership gives the township a way to help its residents no longer able to prepare their own meals. “It also gives our center volunteers another opportunity to serve the community,” Schneider said. “They can help by volunteering for a few hours a day to help Senior Independence drivers assemble the meals for delivery.” Before moving to the township, the meals were prepared at Llanfair retirement center in College Hill. Ann Munafo, a registered nurse and marketing director for Senior Independence, said she is compiling figures for the Meals on Wheels service since it moved to the township July 1. She said there are five routes from the center which include not only Springfield Township, but also Mount Healthy and North College Hill. “I’ve been delivering meals for the past five years and I’ve gotten really close with some of the people I serve,” said Sandra Harris, a Senior Independence driver from Westwood. “For some people, I may be the only contact they have and I can check up on them to make sure they’re doing OK.” The number of meals delivered varies day to day, Schneider said. He was helping Harris box up 44

meals on this day. Seniors can request additional frozen meals for weekends and Munafo said her staff works with residents who may have food allergies or diet restrictions. Seniors can receive referral information about the program by calling Schneider at 522-1154.

State Representative Peter Stautberg (R-Cincinnati) unveiled proposals by Ohio House Republicans to spur economic development. Stautberg and other members of the House Republican Caucus, including representatives Lou Blessing (R-Cincinnati), Ron Maag (R-Lebanon), Robert Mecklenborg (RCincinnati), Joe Uecker (RLoveland) and Tim Derickson (R-Oxford), revealed extensive plans to bring about job creation and industry growth. “Ohio needs real solutions to this economic emergency,” Stautberg said. “If we want to bring about a positive change that will attract businesses and young talent to the state, we need to think critically and be willing to address tough issues. We can’t afford to wait for the economy to turn itself around. Difficult times call for direct, aggressive approaches to economic improvement.” The announcement worked in conjunction with four other news conferences across the state, and was conducted to address the failure of the House Economic Development Committee to meet on a regular basis. “The House has taken

only small steps toward creating jobs,” Derickson said. “We need leaders who are willing to make important decisions during these difficult times. The Economic Development Committee has neglected its primary objective – to identify solid strategies to improve the economy.” Frustrated with inaction on the part of Gov. Strickland and the Economic Development Committee, Republican members engaged in discussions with the local business community for ideas to revamp Ohio’s economy. Based on their findings from market research and conversations with constituents, the House Republicans created a package of proposals that were announced at the press conferences and will be introduced in the coming weeks. “Now more than ever, Ohioans deserve to have their elected officials working to create jobs and get people back to work,” Uecker said. “But for some reason, House Democrats have not only failed to offer solutions to Ohio’s economic crisis, but also road-blocked every initiative that House Republicans proposed. This is no time for petty partisanship.” Among these 10 bills are proposals to offer employer tax credits to hire unem-

ployed Ohioans and to grant income tax credits for college graduates who remain in Ohio. Altogether, these bills are designed to provide resources to small businesses, offer incentives for businesses and young people to remain in Ohio, and track Ohio’s progress in rebuilding its economy. The House Economic Development Committee has only met four times since the commencement of the 128th General Assembly and has yet to pass a

single bill. The only item to pass out of committee was an ineffectual House Resolution that created the Compact With Ohio Cities Task Force, which focuses on local municipalities rather than the economic health of the entire state. “If the majority leaders of the Economic Development Committee are reluctant to step up to the plate and do their job, then the Republican Caucus will make the hard decisions for them,” Mecklenborg said.

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ESTATE

Arrests/citations

Dorothy Dupee, 38, 20 Orchard Ave., falsification, Sept. 4. Steven Johnson, 21, 11424 Lebanon Rd., theft at 2801 Cunningham, Aug. 28.

Incidents/investigations Falsification, theft

at 2225 E. Sharon Rd., Sept. 9. Destemey Vandivier, 20, 9810 Wayne Ave., misuse of credit card at 2439 Sharon Rd., Sept. 8. Ivan Miles, 51, 5324 East Knoll Ct., drug paraphernalia at 10900 Reading Rd., Sept. 8.

Incidents/investigations Attempted burglary

Reported at 3431 Harborway Dr., Sept. 10.

Reported at 10500 Reading Rd., Sept. 1.

Breaking and entering

Theft

$79,000 removed through deceptive means at 10475 Reading Rd., Sept. 1.

GLENDALE

Arrests/citations

Brian L. Thompson, 36, 319 Princess Ct., Cincinnati, warrant from Mayor’s Court for failing to pay fines and costs, Sept. 17. Pierre Brown, 25, 1718 Casey Drive, Cincinnati, warrant from Mayor’s Court for failing to pay fines and costs, Sept. 19. William E. Wilson, 34, 1191 Ridgebrook Lane, Cincinnati, warrant from Mayor’s Court for failing to pay fines and costs, Sept. 20.

Incidents/investigations Juvenile complaint

In the 200 block of East Sharon Avenue; police were notified of two juveniles possibly throwing rocks at passing vehicles; Officer responded to the area and located the two juveniles; juveniles denied throwing rocks, but admitted to throwing walnuts; no reports of any vehicles damaged.

SHARONVILLE

Javonte Kemper, 27, 3317 Lakeview St., felony possession of drugs, carrying concealed weapon at Sharon Rd. and I75, Sept. 12. Timothy Stone, 19, 7463 Jerry Dr., trafficking in drugs at 11375 Lippelman Rd., Sept. 12. Montez Parrott, 28, 1607 Center Ridge, aggravated robbery, Sept. 11. Jose Frias, 25, 11644 Timber Ridge Ct., open container at 11644 Timber Ridge Ct., Sept. 4. Walter Gilvin, 36, 1638 Bruce Ave., theft

Chandelier valued at $4,000 removed at 12171 Mosteller Rd., Sept. 8.

Burglary

Residence entered and DVDs valued at $1,500 removed at 11388 Lebanon Rd., Sept. 2.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle window and door damaged at 10928 Willfleet, Sept. 7. Vehicle scratched at 10933 Willfleet Dr., Sept. 8. Antenna valued at $2 removed at 3055 Crescentville, Sept. 12.

Misuse of credit cards

Cards used without consent at 2439 Sharon Rd., Aug. 30.

Tampering with coin machine, theft

Vending machine damaged and $10 removed at 11650 Reading Rd., Sept. 8.

Theft

Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 59 Williamsburg, Sept. 13. Purse and contents valued at $120 removed at 1429 Kemper Rd., Sept. 9. $10 removed at 11970 Lebanon Rd., Sept. 3. Table valued at $450 at 2343 Sharon Rd., Sept. 10.

Theft, breaking and entering

Garage entered and riding lawn mower valued at $500 removed at 414 Sharon Knoll Ct., Sept. 11.

Theft, criminal damaging, misuse of credit card

Vehicle window damaged and purse and contents of unknown value removed at 1410 Mallard Cove, Sept. 8.

Theft, forgery

Paycheck valued at $678 removed at 11141 Canal St., Sept. 11.

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Vehicle used without consent at 2000 E. Kemper Rd., Sept. 14.

SPRINGDALE

Arrests/citations

Clyde Bostic, 27, 1061 Mcmicken, drug abuse at 1000 Sycamore, Sept. 8. Cheryl Wright, 48, 6918 N. Crittenden Ave., drug abuse, drug possession at 12105 Lawnview, Sept. 9. Kenneth Brossart, 33, 6532 Coffey St., theft at 12105 Lawnview, Sept. 10. Kendella Ballew, 20, 3148 Harvard Ave., forgery at 1000 Sycamore, Sept. 10. Jeremy Price, 19, 5395 Shore Ln., burglary at 11806 Ramsdale Ct., Sept. 11. Juvenile, male, 17, burglary at 813 Smiley, Sept. 11. Melvin Holland, 56, 12th St., criminal trespassing at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 14.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Victim struck at Fallstone and Rockcrest, Sept. 7.

Attempt burglary

Attempt made at 626 Cloverdale, Sept. 11.

Breaking and entering

Business entered and $10,000 in merchandise removed at 137 Kemper Rd., Sept. 15.

Burglary

Residence entered and purse of unknown value removed at 567 Smiley, Sept. 11. Attempt made at 638 Cloverdale, Sept. 11. Attempt made at 567 Grandin, Sept. 11. Reported at 561 Observatory, Sept. 11. Garage entered at 558 Observatory Dr., Sept. 11. Residence entered at 12140 Elkridge Dr., Sept. 11. Residence entered and purse of unknown value removed at 417 Lisbon, Sept. 13.

Criminal damaging

Mailbox removed at 425 Maple Circle, Sept. 5. Windows broken at 57 Lafayette

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Criminal mischief

Garbage cans upended at Cloverdale, Sept. 15.

Domestic

Female reported at Chesterwood, Sept. 8. Reported at Observatory Dr., Sept. 9. Male reported at Boxwood Ct., Sept. 12.

Robbery

Victim robbed at 12105 Lawnview, Sept. 12.

Theft

Checkbook removed from vehicle at 12010 Brookston, Sept. 5. $750 removed from residence at 1012 Chesterdale, Sept. 5. Clothing, camping gear, gaming systems, Web cams, laptop, monitor and camera valued at $6,536 removed at 485 Blueteal Dr., Sept. 8. Merchandise valued at $285 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 10. Validation sticker removed from vehicle at 871 Clearfield, Sept. 11. $27 services not paid for at 11470 Princeton Pike, Sept. 13. Wallet and contents valued at $186.50 removed from purse at 11560 Princeton Pike, Sept. 13. Phone of unknown value removed at 11999 Lawnview, Sept. 13. Laptop valued at $750 removed at 135 Merchant St., Sept. 14.

WYOMING

Arrests/citations

Donjuan Glover, 22, 760 Chateau Ave, drug abuse, Sept. 7. Robert J. Shearman, 56, 5 Ritchie Ave., petty theft, Sept. 9. Terron Lindsey, 28, 3636 Reading Rd., open container and expired tags, Sept. 11. Glenda L. Shears, 50, 1432 Yarmouth Ave., open container and no driver’s license, Sept. 12. Leandre Acoff, 23, 516 Oak Ave., domestic violence, Sep 17. Anthony Marc Goodman, 41, 9797 Reading Rd., criminal trespass & obstruction of official business.

Daniel P. Scallan

Daniel P. Scallan, 61, of Sharonville died Sept. 22. Survived by mother, Marianne Bittman; child, Sean D. Scallan, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Shelley (Bob) Morgan; and step-siblings, Janet Yaegel, Michael and Sandy Bittman. Preceded in death by father, Daniel K. Scallan. Services were Sept. 26 at Good Shepherd Parish, Montgomery. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206.

Elizabeth Betty Whitton Elizabeth Betty “Slats” (nee Engel) Whitton, 78, of Springdale,

died Sept. 20. Survived by sister, Catherine “Ditto” Reitenbach; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great and great-greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon L. Whitton Jr.; son, Vernon L. Whitton III, and sibWhitton lings,Marion (Bob) Ramsey and John (Dottie) Engel. Services were Sept. 24 at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS EVENDALE

10305 Reading Rd.: Teko Land Group Ltd. to Caston Fred; $30,000. 10305 Reading Rd.: Teko Land Group Ltd. to Caston Fred; $30,000. 3017 Ambler Cr.: Lucas Steven G. & Gayle K. to Smeal Scott W. & Janet L.; $330,000.

GLENDALE

2 Glen Meadow Ct.: Brown Jimmie A. to Collins Edmond & Linda G. Redwine; $280,000.

SHARONVILLE

10643 Plainfield Rd.: Hargrave James & Tammy to Strader Harold A. III & Jennifer; $120,000. 10745 Lemarie Dr.: Fannie Mae to Stephenson Mark A. & Vicki Hooker; $84,000. 4041 Mefford Ln.: Groeschen Ruth A. to Courtney Shirley S. & Paula R.; $149,000. 5260 Londonderry Dr.: Wood Ann B. Tr to Tolliver Sharon L.; $212,000. 5572 Oliver Ct.: Moore Michael E. to Living Solutions LLC; $70,100.

About real estate transfers

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

SPRINGDALE

11824 Van Cleve Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Baldwin Donna S.; $81,000. 12012 Crossings Dr.: Day John & Glada Ramey to Brooks Beverly Ann; $113,900. 162 Ruskin Dr.: Mcdonald Anastasia H. to Hishmeh Samuel F.; $110,000.

WOODLAWN

10270 Panola Dr.: Kellkid Properties LLC to Cox Brittany N.; $83,500.

WYOMING

805 Burns Ave.: Pancoe Sandra M. & to Adams Molly K.; $129,000.

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CLEARWATER/ST. PETE Gulf front condos. Sandy beach. January ’10, 4 Week Discounts! Florida Lifestyles. 1-800-487-8953 www.ourcondo.com

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

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

MICHIGAN

A Beautiful Luxury Log Cabin Resort minutes from Dollywood & Pigeon Forge! Great amenities, pet friendly cabins. Excellent rates! Call now or visit us online www.hiddenspringsresort.com 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366)

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS Over 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call 231-334-6100 or visit www.leelanau.com/vacation

NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

VENICE. Beautifully furnished 2BR, 2BA ranch with lake view, ga rage. 5 mi. to Venice Beach. Close to golf courses and Sarasota. $2500/mo. Discount for multiple months. Local owner, 859-746-9220, 653-9602

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

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

SOUTH CAROLINA SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Our complex is just 20 feet to one of the World’s Best Rated Beaches! Bright and airy, nicely appointed. All amenities. Cinci owner, 513-232-4854

TENNESSEE

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

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

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

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

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