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Former Springdale resident Devin Parrish was in Glendale to speak and sign her book, “God’s Favorite 21st Century Angel: A Collection of Memories.” Writing it was a cleansing experience as she mourned her mother’s death. SEE LIFE, B1
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Three local police departments that offer D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Effort) programs to students in their communities will continue to provide the service to private schools even though state grants cover only public schools. In Glendale, Police Chief Dave Warman said he’ll seek out funds to cover D.A.R.E. at St. Gabriel School. “We will make it happen,” Warman said. “We’ve been teaching it for over 15 years, and feel it’s been very successful. “It’s a good way to stay in touch with the kids.” Warman notified Village Council at its Sept. 7 meeting that the department would receive only $1,300 of the $2,600 needed for D.A.R.E., and asked members to find the remaining funds within their budget. A Drug Use Prevention Grant offered by the Ohio attorney general’s office has brought hundreds of applications for roughly $3.6 million in state funds. Most of the money comes from license-reinstatement fees paid by those charged with drunken driving. The grant includes school resource officers and covers half of the time that officers spend on drug-prevention efforts. Springdale Officer Marsha Bemmes said she will continue to present the program to Calvary
Academy, just as she does at Springdale and Heritage Hill elementaries. It was the same with Sharonville Officer Cheryl Baarlaer, who conducts D.A.R.E. at St. Michael School, along with Sharonville Elementary. All three police departments said the communities have shown support for the program. Bemmes and Baarlaer also serve as community resources officers, dealing with community matters as well as the D.A.R.E. program.
Those two cities will have the officers conduct the program as part of their work days, absorbing the man-hour costs. All say it’s worth it. “It builds good community relations,” Baarlaer said. “And the kids feel comfortable coming to me when they need me.” “It’s especially important in today’s world that kids have an officer to go to, to look up to and see as a mentor and to trust,” Bemmes said. D.A.R.E. teaches skills to help kids recognize and resist the pres-
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sure to experiment with drugs, and to avoid gangs and violence. It was started in California in 1983 by the Los Angeles Police Department and Unified School District. Lessons emphasize selfesteem, decision making, interpersonal communication skills, consequences of drug abuse, conflict resolution and positive alternatives to substance abuse. Police officers are trained specially to teach the curriculum, and are seen as authorities on drug abuse.
WMKV radio host named top producer By Kelly McBride Reddy
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It was history in the making. Mike Martini, on-air personality at WMKV89.3FM, is known for his documentaries and programs about Cincinnati history. Now, he had won a statewide award for producing the documentary, “Against the Current: Plight of the Paddlewheeler Delta Queen.” The documentary won the top honor from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, for best producer in a major market. He will receive the award at a ceremony Oct. 3. “Mike’s work has become synonymous with Cincinnati history,” George Zahn, WMKV station director, said in a news release. “Nobody treats these local memories with more loving care. “What Mike does is emblematic of what WMKV stands for: a reverence and appreciation for broadcasting history.” That appreciation became apparent to Martini during his senior year at Xavier University, where he’d previously been studying engineering. “I was a consumer of radio, but halfway through my senior year everything changed,” Martini said. “I was also in band and drama, and want-
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WVXU. “Back then, you could be on the air as a student,” Martini, now 44, said. “You could make mistakes and own your craft.” That led to jobs at stations such as WARM98, WLW and WWEZ. “You pick up a little bit from everything you do,” he said. “Each time, a little bit rubs off on you.” He returned to WVXU, where he worked for 19 years before coming to WMKV. Martini has worked at the station housed at Maple Knoll in Springdale for three years. Martini reflected on the award, which included public and commercial stations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Akron. “It means a lot,” he said. Martini said he found value in working for a small public radio station. “You have responsibilities here,” he said. “But you also have the opportunity to be creative.”
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Wyoming school district’s summer reading list has become personal for some who have differing opinions on the required and optional books for Wyoming High School students. Complaints were filed with the school district by two sets of parents who objected to “The Bookseller of Kabul” and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Both said the books contained content that was inappropriate for high school-age children. As part of its response, the district is re-evaluating the process by which the
book list is compiled. Superintendent Gail-Kist Kline said the current process wasn’t followed by the teachers, and High School Principal Aaron Marshall said a new process would be completed by Dec. 18. In a Sept. 22 response to a complaint filed by Dale and Patty Hipsley about “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” Marshall said: “Per the superintendent’s resolution to appeal (‘The Bookseller of Kabul,’ Aug. 25, 2009), a process will be developed ‘to critically evaluate all books on optional and required list and, as part of the process, determine the standard for selecting
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books...by Dec. 18,2009. “After this process is established,” he continued, “a collaborative committee will be formed to review ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ using an instructional ratings sheet.” Kist-Kline had issued an electronic newsletter Sept. 25, addressing the issue: “Due to misinformation and rumors being circulated throughout the community, I want to clarify the district’s position on the alleged censorship and book banning. “First and foremost, there is no truth to the rumors that books will be banned in the schools,” the newsletter said. She explained that there is a process by which complaints can be made. The parents who opposed the two books had filled out the district forms and submitted them to the Board of Education office. “In light of recent complaints by the public regarding books on the Wyoming High School outside reading lists, it came to our attention that the process for selecting all materials on the lists had not been followed,” KistKline’s newsletter said. “Therefore, all books on the reading lists will go through the review process throughout this school year.
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“This review is not about banning books; rather it is about the use of the proper process for the selection of materials under guidelines approved by the Board of Education to enrich and to support the educational programs of the district.” She wrote that staff members who will review the books will use a rubric that includes: relationship to the course of study; uniqueness of the content not adequately provided in district materials; appropriateness of the content for the maturity and comprehension levels of the students; and extent to which the content could create controversy among student, parents and community groups. One student, upset with Hipsley for opposing “The Perks,” held a read-in at a park directly across the street from his restaurant, The Half Day Cafe. Luci Simon, a senior at Wyoming High School, said she read “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” “I liked it,” she said. “I saw stuff people could be upset about, but by the end of the book, I thought, ‘it’s not talking about that.’ “It’s about what he went through in school, he was scared, and that stuff happened in high school.” She also read “The Bookseller of Kabul.” “You never hear about this stuff through a family perspective,” she said of the story. “When I heard there was a controversy, I said, ‘about what?’” She said she decided to
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Half Day Cafe owner Dale Hipsley says some residents are boycotting his restaurant after he filed a complaint about the summer reading list.
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Wyoming City School District will review the process by which it selects books for its summer reading list, after complaints were filed about “The Bookseller of Kabul” and another book. host a read-in to take a stand. “I was bothered by it, the idea to remove a book from the list,” she said. Hipsley said he has received phone calls and Emails from irrate residents, including some who have said they would boycott his restaurant. “I will be boycotting your establishment and will encourage everyone I know to do the same,” he read from one e-mail.
“We’ve been told that some teachers and even the entire senior class is boycotting the cafe,” Hipsley said. “We hope that is not true. “Unfortunately, some in the community have become emotional without knowing the facts,” Hipsley said. “Here are the facts. “There are guidelines. The content in the book seemed to be outside those guidelines,” Hipsley said. “We followed the complaint process to have it looked into. “So it turns out the English department wasn’t following the guidelines,” he said. “Now they will. “How is that imposing our views on the community?” he said. “How is that book banning? How is that censorship? “There is no foul. We’ve done no wrong,” Hipsley said.”Why should we be maligned for respectfully following a process put into place for just this occasion?”
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Physicians, Leila Saxena, will conduct the one-hour seminar starting at 6 p.m. at the Wyoming Family Practice Center, 305 Crescent Ave. Seminar topics include: proper hygiene; symptoms of flu; when to call 911 or seek immediate care; and information on the flu vaccine. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 679-6420 to sign up.
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Rumpke driver honored for helping Wyoming resident By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Wyoming City Council recognized the selfless act of a man credited with helping save the life of one of its residents. James Spicer, who drives a garbage truck for Rumpke, was on his route recently when he saw a man lying on the ground, unconscious. He called 911, and until paramedics and police arrived, he covered the man with his own jacket and stayed with him, making sure his airway was clear and he was breathing. The man, Rick Colloton, had fallen while jogging, and had struck his head. “Here was a person that came to our community and rendered aid when a person needed aid,” Fire Chief Robert Rielage said. To thank him, Rielage and Police Chief Gary Baldauf
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Wyoming Superintendent Gail Kist-Kline, center, calls on several students to share the honor as she and School Board President Todd Levy accept a copy of a resolution from Mayor Barry Porter, right, recognizing Wyoming School District’s top state ranking. was OK.” Colloton has recovered, and attended the meeting, thanking Spicer with a handshake. Also during the meeting: • Council honored Wyoming City Schools for its recent state ranking as No. 1 school district. • Councilman Walter
presented Spicer with a community service award. “All I did was what any Rumpke guy would do,” Spicer said in accepting the award. “I wanted to make sure he
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Wyoming in their own back yards,” Cordes said. • Cordes also released information that the Historic Preservation commission is working to develop historic guidelines for the city. “They are being designed as recommendations to homeowners in the best
practices of property maintenance, home additions, restoration and remodeling,” Cordes said in the release. The committee will receive input from Glendale Mayor Joseph Hubbard and the Wyoming Historic Preservation commission.
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Cordes issued a news release that the Urban Forestry Board will host a fall festival booth Oct. 3. The board has ordered 400 spruce tree seedlings to be given away. Four varieties will be available. “The UFB finds this program an inexpensive way to help residents reforest
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Rich Colloton, left, thanks James Spicer for helping him when he was injured while jogging. Spicer was honored during Wyoming’s City Council meeting.
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for the first time ever. The event Oct. 9, before the high school plays Oak Hills, includes a parade that includes all of the Princeton communities. Public officials from Princeton’s communities of Sharonville, Glendale, Springdale and Evendale will be part of the parade, and will be introduced before kickoff. All of the eight elementary schools will be represented either on floats or walking in the parade. Princeton’s Hope Club and Princeton Against Substance Abuse (PACE) will participate in the parade as well. Grand marshals will be members of the homecom-
ing court, riding in vehicles provided by the Jake Sweeney car dealership in Springdale. “There has never been an actual community parade before,” said Vicki Hoppe, a Sharonville City Councilwoman who also works at the high school. Hoppe is organizing the event. “It’s a way to get the communities involved.” The parade starts at 5:30 p.m., with community officials being introduced at the football field at 7 p.m., before the 7:30 kickoff. The parade starts at South Troy Avenue in Glendale and runs down Sharon Road to Chester, turning left past the high school, ending
at the middle school. “I am going to stop traffic,” Hoppe said. “With the help of the Glendale and Sharonville police departments, we are going to be shutting down Sharon Road at about 5:30, and Chester Road at Greenwood at about 5:45.” Those roads will reopen about 45 minutes later, she said. “It’s going to cause backups on Interstate 75 and Interstate 275 if people do not take alternate routes,” Hoppe said. “Sharonville is working with Artimis to have portable signs and overhead electronic highway signs to indicate the road closures.”
Bike ride marks path for police fundraiser By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Several Springdale police officers are hitting the trail to raise money to participate in a national fundraising event. The local event, The Fallen Officers Memorial Bike Ride, will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Loveland Bike Trail.
Officer Melissa Abell, one of the organizers of the Springdale ride, said she expects 50-75 people to participate in the two rides. One, for the more serious rider, is 50 miles long. It starts at 9 a.m. The 12-mile ride that starts at 10 a.m. is “familyfriendly,” Abell said. “It’s open to anyone that wants to support us,” she
said. T h e department needs to raise funds to participate Abell in the larger event, the Police Unity Tour that takes place every May. The cost to participate is $30. To register, contact Abell at mabell@springdale.org or 346-5760.
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Open houses bring few to Wyoming firehouse By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Wyoming’s fire chief has held two open houses to help residents become more familiar with the facility and his reasons for requesting grand funds for a new fire house, but attendance has been thin. Two opportunities in September brought eight people to the firehouse on
Grove Avenue, where Fire Chief Robert Rielage led the groups of five and three on a tour of the facility, outlining where problems were and explaining how a new facility would benefit the city. “We’d like people to understand that this isn’t a decision that was made in a vacuum,” Rielage said of the city’s grant proposal for funds to build a new fire-
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Fire Chief Robert Rielage is offering open houses for residents to tour the current facility and have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposal for a new firehouse on Springfield Pike.
house on Springfield Pike. “We want people to come and look at the facility,” he said. “To see and talk. “I’d like to have a consensus,” Rielage said. “We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to see the station, and its inefficiencies we have to overcome to serve Wyoming.” Along with a tour, visitors can read several posters along the building’s hallway that outline statistics and reasons the city is applying for grant funding toward a new firehouse. A third open house is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Rielage had said previously that Wyoming needs a new firehouse because the current building has health and safety issues. He said that building a new facility would also improve response time in an emergency because the western portion of the city of about 8,350 residents is home to 65 percent of Wyoming’s population. Moving the firehouse closer to that part of town would reduce the amount of time it takes the department to respond to an emergency, Rielage said. The fire chief said the
city would find out within weeks whether is will receive federal stimulus funding for a new firehouse. The new facility would be placed on land owned by the city, adjacent to the civic center. It would encompass the grassy field as well as the property on which a rental house now stands. A three-story, 25,000 square foot building would include living space, sleeping areas, storage, a training room, offices and a laundry facility, among other features, for the department staffed by 45 volunteer firefighters.
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Posters line the hallway leading to Wyomng Fire Chief Robert Rielage’s office, explaining the reasons he’s proposing a new facility.
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With a family atmosphere and 24-hour catering service, Raffel’s Catering stands out from other mainstream catering services. Started in 1973 by Pat Raffel, the first banquet center was located in Roselawn. Raffel’s moved to 10160 Reading Road in Evendale in 1988 and opened a second location in Blue Ash at 11330 Williamson Road. “It’s not Development direcjust about tor and our food, P a t ’ s it’s about daughter Maggie Raftheir fel said that event.” what keeps Maggie people comRaffel ing back is Development the quality director of of both the Raffel’s service and the food Catering that Raffel’s Catering provides. She said everything they cook and serve is homemade, with the roast beef and gravy the most popular dish on the menu. “It’s the same way my grandma made it, which is the same way my dad makes it,” Maggie said. Several members of the Raffel family work with the catering service, including Maggie’s grandma and brother. Raffel’s even has a 24hour catering service which Maggie Raffel said is very popular among companies who may need to cater a meal to their third-shift employees. Both locations in Evendale and Blue Ash, have been remodeled in the last two years and showcase new granite tops, stained glass windows in the bar area, updated bathrooms and new carpeting and dance floor in the hall which Maggie said were outdated. The banquet halls are
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Wyoming council reflects on past 2 years, gears up for new term By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Wyoming City Council will remain intact for two more years, as all seven members are running for reelection and none is being challenged. Each council member recently reflected on his or her motives for seeking public office, as well as any goals or issues facing the city.
“To make sure it gets done, I have taken leadership roles inside the OKI regional transportation planning group and the First Suburbs Coalition. Speaking frequently to state officials and assuring that ‘our’ roadway is still in their plans has led me to value our positive external relations. “We have many things to do inside Wyoming, but as we watch Elmwood Place and Lincoln Heights being cut off by the new road plans, we are reminded that Wyoming’s vigilant intercession makes a key difference in our continued viability as a great place to live and a desirable destination for commuters.”
Mayor Barry Porter
“During my years on council I have been guided by three mandates. First, I want to be a proper steward of the city’s resources. I want to insure that each taxpayer’s dollar is used efficiently and wisely. “Secondly, I want to ensure the citizens have a safe place to reside and the city maintains its exceptional fire, EMS and police departments. “Finally, I wish to continue the appropriate care and maintenance of the city’s infrastructure. To me, this is a priority and must be accomplished efficiently and economically.”
Jenni McCauley
“City council is a natural for my experience and education: 2007-09 on city council (plus four previous terms), 19 years top-selling realtor at Sibcy Cline, and various committees. “On council, I currently serve as chairwoman of Public Safety and am on Planning Commission, Street and Roads Committee and Beautification Commission. “Wyoming is one of the finest communities in Ohio. It is fiscally well-managed
Vice Mayor Jim O’Reilly
“I have greatly appreciated the community’s continued support for the Galbraith I-75 exit project. It’s not over until the ribbon is cut on the new ramp; we have numerous fiscal hurdles to overcome.
yet there is always room for improvement. Given the current e c o n o m y, my top priority is mon- Cordes itoring costs and looking for greater efficiencies while continuing superior services, especially public safety. “Other priorities are keeping Galbraith exit open as promised by the state, continuing 2007 master plan implementation in line with budgetary constraints, developing a more effective and respectful communication process with residents.”
Pamela Kamm
“I wish to continue the task of maintaining our high standards of livability, public safety and city services within a financially responsible framework. “I am very proud of the work we’ve done on our city infrastructure, primarily streets and roads. We have authorized numerous road repairs and replacements around the city. Water lines are being done as well. “The city purchased 500 Wyoming Avenue a few years ago and due to the joint efforts of city council and city administration I’m happy to report that it is 100 percent occupied. Downtown is bustling with many great shops, Gabby’s and the Wyoming Farmer’s Market.
Crider Kamm “Going forward, we need to continue to pursue the right occupant/usage for the former Sturkey’s/Encore Restaurant and address the needs of our cramped Public Safety facility in a responsible fiscal manner.”
Walter Cordes
“I enjoy giving back to my home town community. I have 31 years of municipal experience and am proficient with governmental operations, budgeting, historic preservation, public safety, economic development, master plan development, park, recreation, utility operations and other aspects of local governmental management. “I am completing one term as a Wyoming councilman, having sat on the Urban Forestry Board, the Public Safety Committee, the Law Committee and the Historic Preservation Commission. “Future goals: Continue open and transparent management and operations. Work toward recognizing and preventing polarizing and or controversial issues. Maintain the highest operational efficiency coupled with superior services. Work
McCauley O’Reilly toward completing the 2007 Master Plan goals.”
Lynn Crider
“In my current role as a Wyoming City Council representative, I have enjoyed participating in the efforts that have taken place over the last few years to fulfill the priorities of the 2007 master plan. “I am seeking re-election to continue the work that is under way. “Based upon my interaction with members of the community, I believe that sound fiscal management is a top priority for the upcoming term. “Addressing economic development opportunities in a fiscally responsible manner within Wyoming and surrounding communities must remain a focus for the short and long term. The 2007 Master Plan references several ‘zones of change.’ “Over the last two years, we have made a fair degree of progress in affecting positive change within these zones such as the downtown area. I would like to continue this momentum throughout the entire city in the approaching term.”
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“I bring a diverse set of experiences to council. I am a 25-year resident and a long-time community volunteer (Wyoming Solid Waste Commission Chairman, WSMA board member, Recreation Coach, Finance Committee, Zoning Board, Buildings and Equipment Chair). I am also a corporate executive (Procter and Gamble R&D Director). “Economic development – The Wyoming business community continues to struggle. I will work with the administration to bring the Master Plan to life with emphasis on economic development. “Communication – Council and the administration need to more effectively communicate with the citizens of Wyoming. “Surrounding communities – We must work effectively with the surrounding communities. There is huge opportunity in this area. Some of the neighboring communities are struggling as well. We must reach out to these communities with our ‘know how,’ but be conservative in terms of our financial support.”
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SCHOOL NOTES Celebration of nutrition
Sharonville Elementary has received and will be implementing a grant for the Celebration of Nutrition program to promote nutrition among students. Students will be participating in activities such as making nutrition books, logging and journalizing about their own nutrition habits and creating posters to promote healthy food choices. Students have already begun to apply learning objectives in art class to the creation of nutrition focused artwork that will be featured on posters for the school.
Afterschool acting
Afterschool Acting, a new program at Sharonville Elementary, is being offered to all 1-5 grade students and will be taught by professional actress Kate Wilford. Afterschool Acting is a nonprofit program that Wilford started to help support theater in Greater Cincinnati. Lessons take place every Monday after school until 4:50 p.m. throughout the school
year. Parents will need to provide transportation. For more information, call Wilford at 3496791 or e-mail Deena Maley at dmaley@cinci.rr.com.
Wind ensemble
Students Carrie Wallace and Anthony Wallace, members of Princeton Community Middle School’s music department, were selected for participation in Junior Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. They will rehearse weekly at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and perform several concerts throughout the year.
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Bobby Bruggeman has enrolled this year at Centre College as a freshmen. A recent graduate of Moeller High School, Bruggeman is the son of Kent and Susan Bruggeman of Sharonville.
‘Canterbury Road’
“Canterbury Road” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the school. The musical comedy features the “Canterbury Tales” that author Geoffrey Chaucer never got around to telling. For ticket information, call 821-3044, ext. 7469.
Hot jazz, cool nights
The Princeton High School Jazz will be one of three local opening acts of the “Hot Jazz & Cool Nights” VIP reception event at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at The Aronoff Center. The special VIP reception will take place prior to a concert by seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer Al Jarreau. Faith Daniels of MOJO 100.3 will host the event. VIP ticket packages range from $175 to $1,000 and are available by calling 483-3082. VIP tickets of $175 and general tickets for
the concert ($40, $50, $65) can be purchased from the Aronoff at 621-2787 or at visiting www.cincinnatiarts.org.
adults. To buy tickets, contact Vicki Hoppe at 864-1503 or vhoppe@princeton.k12.oh.us.
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Woodlawn Elementary’s annual Scholastic Fall Book Fair is being held through Oct. 8. Profits from the Book Fair goes to purchase additional books for the classroom and the library and to fund other fun-filled family events. For more information, call the school at 864-2900.
‘Zombie Prom’
The Princeton High School theater department has completed casting and begun rehearsals for the fall musical “Zombie Prom,” a play about love in the nuclear 1950s. Senior Becky Butts will play Toffee, an American teen who falls in love with “badboy” Jonny, portrayed by junior Andrew Bays. The play will be presented at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 and at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for
Kick off the holiday season with Girlfriends & Giggles, an evening of pampering and shopping to benefit the students of Mount Notre Dame High School, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Receptions Loveland, 10681 Loveland-Madeira Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. In addition to manicures and makeovers, guests will also be treated to boutique shopping and raffles. Indulgences offered will include natural alternatives to Botox, European detox spa treatment, paraffin dips, bra fittings and more. Cost is $40, which includes food, one indulgence ticket and one drink ticket. Extra indulgences are $5 each. Must be 21 years old to attend. For information or reservations, contact director of special events Ann Crowley at 821-3044, ext. 165, or acrowley@mndhs.org.
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Lil’ Vikes cheerleaders are invited to cheer with Princeton High School in the homecoming parade at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9. Line-up for the parade will take place at 5 p.m. on Troy Avenue in Glendale. The route will be down Sharon Road to Chester Road, ending at the stadium. Lil’ Vikes cheerleaders will cheer and dance while walking the parade route with the Princeton High School cheerleaders. Lil’ Vikes cheerleaders should wear their Lil’ Vikes Tshirt and red shorts, skort or sweat pants and tennis shoes, and the hair bows they received earlier. Lil’ Vikes must buy tickets to stay for the game. Lil’ Vikes will check in and out with their assigned varsity cheerleader Big Sis, whom they were assigned at the clinic at their elementary school. Children must be picked up after the parade at the stadium band gate.
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Princeton High School’s Claudia Saunders was the top finisher with a time of 19:40 at Kings Invitiational at Landen Park, Sept. 29.
This week in golf
• Princeton High School’s Ben Young shot 4 over 39 on the front nine at Camargo, Sept. 28. Princeton boys came in second with a 180; Indian Hill was first with 173 and Madeira was third with 187. • Wyoming High School boys tied with Finneytown High School 167-167, and won on a scorecard playoff. Wyoming advances to 21-5 with the win.
This week in volleyball
• Princeton High School beat Withrow High School 2521, 25-22, 25-21, Sept. 28. • Wyoming High School beat Reading High School 2521, 24-26, 25-9, 25-20, Sept. 29. Wyoming advances to 8-4 with the win. • Mt. Notre Dame High School beat St. Ursula 25-13, 25-15, 25-19, Sept. 29. MND advances to 11-2 with the win.
This week in soccer
• Wyoming High School boys beat Deer Park High School 4-2, Sept. 29. Joe Panos scored two goals, and Jamie Meranus and Nathan Meisner scored one goal each for Deer Park. Wyoming advances to 3-2-4 with the win. • Wyoming girls shut out Deer Park High School 10-0, Sept. 30. Michelle Jolson and Jennifer Marck both scored three goals, and Lily Grace, Jillian Anderson, Hailee Schlager and Meghan McAllister each scored one goal. Alexa Levick was Wyoming’s keeper. Wyoming advances to 11-0-2 with the tie. • Mt. Notre Dame girls’ game against Mercy High School ended in a 0-0 tie, Sept. 30. Sam Shoemaker made 10 saves for MND. MND is 3-4-4 with the tie. • Princeton High School shut out Hamilton High School 5-0, Oct. 1. Nicole Donnelly, Morgan Bullock, Amber Thomas, Cheryl Ridings and Leah Nguyen scored the goals. Grueninger made one save for Princeton. Princeton advances to 3-6-3 with the win.
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Princeton continues whirlwind season before the scoring slowed down. Standing at 4-2, CHCA hosts undefeated Lockland (6-0) in week seven at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Two undefeated teams remain in CHCA’s Miami Valley Conference including Lockland and North College Hill.
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In the week leading up to his team’s showdown against perennial GMC power Colerain, Princeton High School head coach Bill Leach stressed the importance playing assignment football. Goal No. 1: Limit big plays from Cardinals’ senior quarterback Greg Tabar. Goal No. 2: Don’t let Colerain junior tailback Tyler Williams get to the outside. The Vikings’ defense accomplished kept Williams in check but Tabar ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns and kicked a field goal and four extra points in a 31-14 Colerain win. Running back Trayion Durham also had a big day for the Cardinals, as he had 207 rushing yards and a touchdown on 27 carries for Colerain. Princeton, per usual, was led by quarterback Spencer Ware. Ware had 92 rushing yards on 14 carries, although much of it was picked up on a 68-yard touchdown run. Ware also threw for 144 yards and another touchdown. The loss to Colerain was the latest installment of what has been a whirlwind season for the Vikings. Princeton was without star quarterback Spencer Ware the first two games of the season – going 1-1 in his absence – survived Glen Este 27-21 in overtime, lost 17-14 on a last-second field goal to Fairfield and beat Glen Este 16-6 in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated. “We’re still trying to find an identity,” Leach said. The Vikings trailed 14-0 against Glen Este before relying on smash-mouth football to get back in the game. Senior quarterback Spencer Ware carried 26 times for 155 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. “There’s no question about what Spencer brings,” Leach said. Ware’s heroics, however, weren’t enough against
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Wyoming quarterback Kyle Seyfried throws a pass during the fourth quarter of Wyoming’s 42-6 win over Madeira at Wyoming Friday night. Seyfried was 17 of 25 for 238 yards and four touchdowns. His touchdown passes went to Jonathan Tighe, Evan Aleshire and Harry Meisner, who had two. Seyfried also ran for a score. entered the week at No. 20 in the Harbin Ratings, is likely out of the playoff hunt. The Vikings (3-3, 1-2) host Oak Hills Oct. 9. ERNEST COLEMAN/STAFF
Princeton quarterback Spencer Ware picks up a few yards against Colerain. Colerain beat Princeton 31-14. Fairfield. “That game was disappointing for us,” Leach said. “It was our first GMC game, and we wanted to get out first (conference) win. We didn’t play very well and missed a lot of opportunities. But give (Fairfield) credit.” Princeton got in the GMC win column the following week with a 10-point win over Lakota East. The Vikings’ ground game was as consistent as a sunset. Ware carried 28 times for 148 yards and two touchdowns, while senior Tevin Redmon rushed the rock 27 times for 135. “That’s not really our style of football, but we’ll take it,” Leach said. “I think defensively we’re pretty tough. That plays into how we run our offense. We don’t feel like we have to go out and score 45 points a game. So there’s been a
shift in how we’re operating. We’re counting on our defense to limit teams.” Leading Princeton defensively are a trio of linebackers – seniors Charles Mason and Jeremy Stepp, along with sophomore Jahlil Croley. “They do a nice job,” Leach said. Strong safety Josh West, a three-year starter, has been a terror for opposing defenses, as has defensive tackle Rakeem Chandler. “He creates a lot of problems along the defensive line,” Leach said. “We’ve been playing really good team defense.” A stellar defense has helped Princeton overcome the loss of the GMC’s two leading receivers from a year ago, Jeff Duckworth, who plays for Indiana, and Jordan Hopgood, who plays for Bowling Green. With its loss to Colerain, however, Princeton, which
CHCA 54, Summit 12
After suffering a onepoint loss to an undefeated foe in week five, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy rebounded in week six with a decisive victory over Summit Country Day, 54-12. North College Hill kept its undefeated season alive while improving to 5-0 with its week-five win over CHCA, 15-14. But in week six, CHCA bounced back to saddle Summit with a 42-point loss. Senior Alex Swartz produced five touchdowns for CHCA during the win over Summit. Swartz was 16-of-26 passing for four touchdowns and 296 yards. Swartz also rushed for a touchdown while gaining 72 yards on the ground. Ian Smith, a CHCA senior, hauled in nine receptions for 185 yards and a touchdown. CHCA led Summit by a 40-6 margin at halftime
Wyoming continued to roll through the CHL with a 42-6 win over Madeira. Junior quarterback Kyle Seyfried was 17 of 25 for 238 passing yards and four touchdowns. He also ran eight times for 55 yards and a score. Harry Meisner caught eight of those passes for 124 yards and two scores and running back Isiah Nearor had 92 rushing yards and the defense had three interceptions. Wyoming should continue to roll on Oct. 9 as the 60 Cowboys face Deer Park. Madeira struggled to slow Wyoming but should get back on the winning track Oct. 9 as the 2-4 Mustangs travel to 3-3 Taylor.
McNick 14, Roger Bacon 3
Roger Bacon took an early 3-0 lead but the Rockets put up 14 unanswered points to take a 14-3 win over the Spartans. McNick quarterback Matt Staubach ran for 104 yards and a touchdown and threw for 83 yards and another touchdown in the win. McNick fullback Pat Fitzgerald had 74 rushing yards for the Rockets (3-3), who are at Purcell Marian on Oct. 10. Tanner Sprong was 7 of 18 passing for 73 yards and the Spartans only managed 54 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Roger Bacon (1-5) has dropped five in a row and faces Badin on Oct. 9 at Hamilton.
Wyoming volleyball leading the CHL By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com
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Emily Fraik slams the ball over the net in Wyoming’s Volley for the Cure game.
The Wyoming High School volleyball team has been dealing with problems ranging from injury to inexperience but the Cowboys still stand on top of the CHL and are poised to compete for the conference crown. “We’re up and we're down but we've done very well in the league,” head coach Julie Plitt said. “We're young so we do make some mistakes at times that we shouldn't make but I think we definitely have a good chance to win the league.” Plitt said it will come down to consistency and whether or not the Cowboys can develop it. The team is young, with only five returning players on the varsity roster. The Cowboys start a freshman and four sophomores get significant playing time as well. The Cowboys have been hit with some injuries as
Despite the setbacks, the Cowboys are one of the top teams in the CHL. well. The majority have been relatively minor, keeping girls sidelined for a week or two at the most, but Wyoming recently lost sophomore Kathryn Policastro for the season with a shoulder injury. Despite the setbacks, the Cowboys are one of the top teams in the CHL. Plitt said hitting is the team's biggest strength, while the defense and passing needs some improvement. “Last year we had one very dominant hitter and a dominant libero and we don't have that this year,” she said. “We have many hitters and more of a wellrounded team.”
The Cowboys have had a number of standouts, including right side hitter Sudy Graham. “She is a big leader on and off the court,” Plitt said. “She gets the team motivated and is a strong hitter and server.” Emily Fraik, Tatiyana Ali, Taylor Weis and Clara Rodrigue have also been key contributors. Plitt said winning the CHL is a big goal for the team but the ultimate goal for the 2009 Cowboys is to win a sectional title. No Wyoming volleyball team has made it out of the sectional. And to prepare the team for the postseason, Plitt upgraded the schedule. “We made a schedule that's very tough and it was designed to make them better for the postseason so we can be competitive in the league and also compete at the district and regional level,” she said. “Our expectation is to get out of the
sectional.” The team still has several big home games on the schedule, including one Oct. 13 against Taylor, who defeated Wyoming earlier in the season. The senior night game against Indian Hill Oct. 15 will be another big one for the Cowboys. Wyoming also had another big match earlier this season that was important for an entirely different reason. The Cowboys had their Volley for the Cure match and raised $1,100. “We had a tremendous turnout, the stands were packed,” Plitt said. “This community is such a neat community in general and whenever you ask for anything, they turn out in such support. And the girls really came together and did a great job. “This is a neat team, they are a lot of fun to be around. They get along great and they are just good people.”
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CHCA tennis talent belies record By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy girls’ tennis team may be 8-9 overall (as of Oct. 1), but don’t let the record fool you. “Our schedule is really tough,” head coach Lynn Nabors-McNally said. “And we’ve lost a lot of matches 3-2.” In fact, all of the Eagles’ losses have been 3-2 except in matches against Mount Notre Dame and Lakota East, which according to the rankings, are two of the top three Division-I teams in the
city. “Our record could be a lot better,” Nabors-McNally said. The Eagles, which are ranked fifth in the state for Division II, have been led by Holly Dahmus, Dominique Baxter and Kassie Faugno. “They’re my three best players, and I’ve been rotating them at first singles,” Nabors-McNally said. “They all play very differently, but they’re all good competitors.” Baxter and Faugno teamed to win the Flight A doubles’ competition at the Coaches’ Classic earlier this
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Wyoming golfers advance to districts Wyoming qualified for the Division II boys district golf tournament by shooting a 326 at Sharon Woods Oct. 1 in the sectional tournament, good for first place. Wyoming was led by
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The 18U Cincinnati Bulldog Traveling Baseball Team gets ready to compete with 36 teams from around the country in the Sandlot World Championships in Nashville. The team lost in the quarter finals to Team Connecticut who went on to win the championship. In front, from left, are Tyler Bauer of Anderson High School; Keith Reiman, Moeller grad attending Miami University; Nick Ross, Anderson grad attending Drexel University; Kurt Kaufmann, Anderson grad who attend Northern Kentucky University; Joey Schulte; Eric Smith, Moeller grad who will attend Thomas More College; Nate Kroell, Sycamore grad who attend Miami; Travis Moyers and Brian Zix, an Immaculate Heart of Mary student and batboy. Back: Coach Chuck Zix, Evan Romanski, Sycamore grad who will go to Ohio University; John Farfsing, Moeller grad who will attend UC; Brien Gerin, Sycamore grad who will attend University of Dayton; Cory Richards, Eric Imhoff, St. Xavier High School grad who will attend Purdue, Coach Rick Wilson, Bill Buell, a Wyoming High School grad who will got to Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; Chris Basler, Chris McGee, a St. X grad headed to The Ohio State University; Drew Haunert, a Sycamore grad headed to Miami; Darren Garret, a Goshen grad headed to Muskegon and Coach Tom McGee. Not pictured is Jason Dennis, a Wyoming grad headed to Ohio Northern University.
season. “Basically, the top eight teams in the city were there, and Dominique and Kassie won,” said Nabors-McNally, who would like her team to get better in doubles’ competition overall. Still, the Eagles were cochampions of the Miami Valley Conference with Summit Country Day after posting a 5-1 conference record this year. They hope that their accomplishments in league play – along with a tough out-of-conference schedule – will lead them to success in the postseason.
Archbishop Moeller High School is conducting the 18th annual Youth Basketball Coaches Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Oct. 31, at the school. The clinic is designed for those who are coaching boys and girls in third through eighth grades. Speakers include Xavier University Head Coach Chris Mack and Associate Head Coach Pat Kelsey (Fundamentals of Basketball) as well as Moeller coaches: Fred Hesse (Zone Offense), Dan Ragland (ManDefense), Matt Rooks (Special Situations) and Tim Edmonds (organizing practice for the first-time coach).
upcoming winter basketball season. Registration forms can be picked up at the Village Office or downloaded from www.glendaleyouthsports.com. Completed forms should be returned to the Village Office by Friday Oct. 16. Further information can be obtained from the Web site. GYS is also looking for new board members for the term starting January. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, except July. Contact Chris Churtis at 532-9178.
The cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 at the door, and include lunch, T-shirt, gift bags and door prizes. Discount for eight or more coaches from the same school is $20 per person. Send pre-registration checks to Moeller Basketball, c/o Dan Ragland, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Call 791-1680, ext. 1946, or visit www.moeller.org.
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BRIEFLY • Mt. Notre Dame High School’s Andrea Wolf beat Kelsey Matthews of Indian Hill High School 8-2, Sept. 25, in the first round of first singles competition in the Flight A Coaches Classic. • Mt. Notre Dame’s Dennis beat Sheena Patel of Sycamore High School in the first round of second singles competition in the Flight A Coaches Classic, Sept. 25. • Mt. Notre Dame’s Sandy Niehaus beat Mason High School’s Katherine Baruk 8-0 in the first round of third singles competition in the Flight A Coaches Classic, Sept. 25. Niehaus beat Ursuline Academy’s Jenny Robertson 8-2 in the second round. • Mt. Notre Dame doubles team Dennis and Ashley Towle beat Lakota East High School’s Backstrom and Sherriff 8-1, Sept. 25, in the Flight A Coaches Classic. The MND team was defeated, however, in the second round by Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Faugno and Baxter. • Wyoming High School beat Reading High School 5-0, Sept. 29. Madison Bourbon beat Chen 6-0, 6-0; Tess Thoresen beat Breanna Treadwell 6-0, 6-0; Stefani Zorn beat Paige Gee 6-0, 6-0; Shannon Forsythe and Stella Fischer beat Sierra Hoskins and Brandi Collins 6-1, 6-0; Kate Bucher and Rachael Montgomery beat Katie Bucassio and Kati Goldsberry 6-0, 6-0. • Wyoming’s Brian Spitzig shot 1 over par 37 on the front side at Wyoming Golf Club, Sept. 30, helping his team shoot 166 to beat Walnut Hills’
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Book smarts Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ wyoming posted these comments to a story about Wyoming school district saying it will now review all books on its summer reading list after complaints abiut the contents of two books on 2009 summer list: “Why are parents always so terrified that their kids might be taught things that could expand their world view. Some parents apparently always want their kids to be identical to them in thought and values ... yet they cannot seem to let go to just hope that their kids are intelligent and happy and successful.. ... regardless of the beliefs they may aquire. “Just because there is sex or drug references contained in a book or other ‘adult’ themes ... isn’t that important that young adults be able to grapple with these themes and understand them. Censoring them does not help them to progress forward ... but some believe that if you just READ about something that you somehow become tainted and corrupted.” HoraceMann1852 “In the last few years teachers have been using books and their class rooms to get out their political agendas, parents and school administration have the right and duty to know what are in these books. Parents have every right to know what their children are being taught. I think parents should take more interest in what is going on in their schools. Teachers need to stick to teaching and let the parents form the moral and social believes. It’s truly a shame that our children are being used for political purposes. It would be wonderful if it expanded their world views, but not the view of the teacher. We all
need to be accountable and teachers need to be accountable for the books that are required reading.” jackets “Teachers aren’t out to push their political agendas. They’re out to encourage kids to think on their own. Funny how the fundamentalists perceive that as ‘pushing a political agenda.’ “If you’re afraid that your kids might not think like you if they are allowed to think for themselves, you might want to re-evaluate your own beliefs.” chuckbarkley "’The Bookseller of Kabu’ and ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ are going to fly off of the bookshelves thanks to this atricle. The publishers could not have wished for anything more.” GeofCanuck
Well, shoot Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ springdale posted these comments to a story about aA Springdale police officer firing a gunshot at an armed suspect when he wouldn’t surrender after a traffic pursuit and crash: “Wow, they shoot bullets and Springdale fires back with a taser. Whoever that officer is needs additional training.” IDONTCARE48
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when dealing with armed criminals. Shooting at a dude with a gun who won’t surrender with pepper bullets and a taser was cautious police work, almost to the point of being too easy on the guy. If ever I heard of a case where a crook deserved to be shot, this is one. Refusing to drop your weapon when being arrested could have been a justifiable shooting on the cops’ part. I’m just glad nobody was hurt or killed. (I hate to judge the policemen’s actions, since I was not there in the heat of the moment.)” bengalsgal “Wow wow wow. ... That took a lot of restraint by those officers. I would not be on here bad mouthing them had they shot that fool. Perhaps they saw that he wanted to be shot. Folks, had I been a cop he’d have been shot. Just being honest.” Ihategoetta
“Bad choices + idiocy = jail time. Lots of it.” DigitalBob2
“Why do we as taxpayers pay for guns and ammo and the police don’t use them. This is one scumbag they would have been justified in shooting and getting him off the streets not to mention saving the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penal system and court costs.” idiotdetector
“This is one incident where the Springdale police showed an inordinate (and perhaps stupid) amount of restraint
“What would lead three God-fearing, high school graduates down a path of drugs and violence? What are their priors?
CH@TROOM Sept. 30 questions
Do you plan to get either the regular flu shot or the H1N1 vaccine? Why or why not? “Yes to both. I’m pregnant so the benefits to baby and me outweigh the risks. A lot of the hysteria from the 1970s swine flu vaccine has been completely blown out of proportion, and so I don’t see the H1N1 shot as much different than the regular flu vaccine, which also changes every year based on the flu strain.” N.H. “Honestly, I haven’t decided. In years past, I never got the flu vaccine, and I can’t remember when I had the flu the last time. And the H1N1 vaccine is still not completely vetted. The regular flu vaccine is available at Walgreens for $24.99, and that isn’t too outrageous. If I were more certain that the H1N1 vaccine was extremely effective, I would probably get it when it is available. But I think I’ll pass on the regular shot – thanks for making me focus on this!” B.B. “I’ve already received the regular flu shot and I’ll get the H1N1 flu shot (‘Mexican Flu’ as it should properly be called) if there’s any left after those in the higher risk categories get theirs. No ethical slur intended, but it’s known as the Mexican Flu in the rest of the world.” R.V. “Both my wife and I got flu inoculations weeks ago and we plan to get H1N1 inoculations as soon as available. Suffering for a
Next question Area police departments have to find new ways of paying for Drug Abuse Resistance Effort (DARE) programs in private schools because the state is short of funds. Are DARE programs worth the funding? Why or why not? Ohio allows early voting. Is this a good idea and do you plan to take advantage of the opportunity? 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. week with either disease is not worth the small inconvenience of getting the inoculation. There is no meaningful scientific support for the argument that it might give you the flu or produce other side effects. Negative reactions are rare. People who ignore the threat needlessly endanger their loved ones and others around them. Sure some will get the flu, even if they had the inoculation, but the symptoms will be less severe and there will be many fewer cases for those that too precautions. “Avoiding flu inoculations is one more risky behavior like unsafe sex, smoking, DUI, driving while texting. Like these other behaviors it puts others at risk. Unlike these behaviors, actually catching the flu is a way to get inoculated against getting that strain again, living proof that a higher power must look after the clinically clueless.” F.S.D.
Too bad my tax dollars have to be wasted in prosecuting them. In the movies the car crash would’ve ended in a firey crash.” TheRichard
Reading between the lines Visitors to Cincinnati.com posted these comments to a story about the kickoff to the levy campaign for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, which has a five-year, 1mill levy on the Nov. 3 ballot: “Life is tough everywhere. Every crevice of Hamilton County does not need a library, especially as mobile as our society has become. My property taxes are the highest in Hamilton County. I’m voting a resounding ‘no.’ Property owners need to stop being the ‘go to’ for every funding whim in this county. That goes for the Museum Center also.” DZign “How many levies are already on my home? 10, 12 more?” VirginianCSA “Keep in mind that many people still do not have access to a car all the time, so having a library nearby is important. Also, the libraries are picking up the slack from cuts in other funding such as schools – the library delivers books to schools and nursing homes on a regular basis. How many poor kids will never be exposed to reading or story time if their local library is shut down? How will this impact the quality of life down the road in our communities?” “I think $30 a year, or more or less one less nice dinner out, is certainly worth
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“Vote no! That is the only sure way to ensure your property taxes are not increased, I don’t care if it is only a few dollars a month, that is more in my pocket and honestly, if the library needs more $. They should charge more to those who use the library. Look at Bridgetown Road, the Green Township library is located 4.5 miles away from the Cleves library and 12 miles from the Westwood library. “We are a lazy society we need to have our needs met on every street corner ... why can’t the library charge more to those who actually use it?” hahahalol “For less than $100 per year you have unlimited access to the Museum Center and the library. How much do you spend for cigarettes or a movie and dinner per year just for yourself? Can’t you be generous enough to spend a little to benefit thousands of fellow citizens who don’t have the resources you have? How selfish. “The museum levy is not for the museums it is for repair to the historic building ... our wonderful Union Terminal building. And by the way for one small membership you have access to all three museums as many times as you want and with a guest (not a fee for each unless you only go once ... get a membership ... it’s a bargain). “Many libraries are neighborhood branches where the elderly can gather, children go for homework help and project research, programs are offered, homeless are offered shelter and safety. For less than the price of one magazine subscription you have access to hundreds of magazines at the library.” ladywithascooter
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Libraries need levy
The library is faced with a 28 percent reduction in state funding. Without local funding the library will be forced to: • close up to half (20) of neighborhood library branches permanently; • cut 250 additional librarians and staff; • cut hours drastically; • reduce computer availability; • slash purchase of new books, CDs, DVDs, and more. With new funding the library will be able to: • maintain services to keep up with record breaking usage; • keep neighborhood branches open; • continue to provide services
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Issue 7 will be the only local support We are Ohio’s only major public library without a local tax. Catherine Burke Worthington Avenue Wyoming
GOVERNMENT CALENDAR EVENDALE
Village Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the village offices, 10500 Reading Road; phone 563-2244. Web site: www.evendaleohio.org.
GLENDALE
Glendale Village Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 80 E. Sharon Ave.; village offices, 30 Village Square; phone 771-7200. Web site: glendaleohio.org.
HAMILTON COUNTY
Commissioners – meet at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Room 605 of the County Administration Building, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 14. Call 946-4400. Educational service center governing board – meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 11083 Hamilton Ave. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 21. Call
742-2200. Regional planning commission – meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the County Administration Building, eighth floor, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 1. Call 946-4500.
SPRINGDALE
PRINCETON CITY SCHOOLS
Council meets every third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers in the municipal building, 800 Oak Ave.; phone 821-7600. Web site: wyoming.oh.us.
Board of education – meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the main library, Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12. Call 771-8560.
SHARONVILLE
Council meets the second and last Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the municipal building chambers, 10900 Reading Road; phone 563-1144. Web site: www.sharonville.org.
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Symmes Township Service Department workers Willie Burns, in the cab, and Brent Scott, with the tape measure, dig a grave in Union Cemetery.
Grave-digging grounded in rules
What generally are the dimensions of a grave? Are coffin sizes different? Do cemetery workers have to get the coffin’s measurements before they dig the grave? “A grave space is 48 inches by 120 inches. The grave is dug at 42 inches by 96 inches. Most coffins are made to fit the standard grave space. A person would purchase it from the funeral home and there is a wide range of styles and costs. For the most part, all coffins will fit in the dug area. A funeral director advises if there is an exception to this rule when making the arrangements with me.� How deep a hole do they dig? “The depth of the hole is normally 48 inches to 56 inches deep, which is a standard procedure. Sometimes there might be a vault type that requires a deeper hole. We also have two ‘double vault’ sections at Kerr Cemetery and that depth is naturally deeper.� Do gravediggers use shovels or a back hoe? “Graves are now dug with a backhoe with a truck parked next to the space in order to receive the dirt. We do dig with a shovel when there is an in-ground cremation.� Isn’t there some kind of concrete container placed into the grave that holds the coffin? What is the purpose of that? “The township requires coffins to be placed in a vault. Our minimum requirement is a concrete box with a one-piece lid. Again, vaults are normally purchased from the funeral home and styles and costs vary depending on what the family wishes. The vault allows for stability in the ground when there is a
About this feature
This is our inaugural “How do they do that?� Q&A, a feature that will include interviews with all kinds of people doing all kinds of work. Contact jhouck@community press.com if you believe you and your work would make an interesting subject.
need for a vehicle. It allows our personnel to easily locate a burial and it aids in containing normal deterioration.� Is it ever too cold to dig a grave? Because the earth is too hard? “Cold weather was a problem in earlier times because a grave was dug by hand. Now we use a backhoe and this is not an issue. A problem could occur when there is a large snowfall and we would be unable to locate and mark the appropriate grave. In that instance, the funeral home will retain the remains until we are able to dig the grave.� What is the protocol for filling the grave with dirt after services? Do cemetery workers usually wait until the mourners leave? “Our personnel wait until after mourners leave. The funeral director will remain. The dirt which was placed in the truck is brought back to the site and the dirt is replaced in the grave. A small mound of dirt is placed on the top to allow for settling.� Is the covered grave always seeded with grass afterward? “Our policy is to watch a new space and fill in with additional dirt as needed. Once settled, usually taking about six months – depending on the weather – we will then rake the dirt, place grass seed and cover with netting. We continue to watch until grass is established. Sometime we do get requests from family members to place dirt on the grave and we try to work with them on an individual basis.� Reported by Jeanne Houck
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EVELYN PERKINS/CONTRIBUTOR
Devin Parrish, holding her new book, “God’s Favorite 21st Century Angel,� in the library at the Harry B. Whiting building in Glendale.
Book helps author speak for her parents
We were recently honored with the presence of former Springdale resident Devin Parrish, in Glendale to speak and sign her book, “God’s Favorite 21st Century Angel: A Collection of Memories.� Writing it was a cleansing experience as she mourned her mother’s death. It would be unfair to rob you of the pleasure of reading the book, so I’ll do my best not to tell too much. Gladine Hill Parrish was born in tiny Chattaroy, W.V. From the age of 3, she played piano in similar communities around Kentucky border towns. She was living in Forest Park, married to her first husband and the mother of three children when Devin was conceived with William Parrish. Gladine was 43 and William was 20. He had come home to Glendale from college at the University of Missouri. While attending church, he saw Gladine playing the piano and the proverbial thunderbolt struck. She thought of him as a mere child, and initially was not impressed. After all, she was still a married woman. In spite of the attendant ramifications of their relationship, love endured, and she freely shared her story with others. Although Devin is her father’s only child, she has two brothers and a sister from her mother’s
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first marriage. In fact, Kathy and Randy came by during this interview to see if they could assist with the reception at Glendale’s town hall. Gladine visited Evelyn Devin in Atlanta in Perkins 2004, bringing written information Community about her childhood. Press Not knowing what to columnist do with it, she gave it to Devin, and died nine months later. Devin gave no thought to writing Gladine’s story until a year and a half after her mother’s death. Tired of constantly crying, she decided to write it for therapy. The first story in the book is titled, “Grief.� Gladine’s recollections serve as the foreword to Devin’s book, and connect the reader to Devin’s words. The book would be incomplete without it. Her father helped find a publisher, designed the cover and filled her in with details of the early stages of her parents’ relationship. Devin is a 1995 Princeton graduate who wrote for Odin’s Word and Princeton Online. She graduated from Northern Michigan University with a
degree in English. While there, she interned at the Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Magazine. Her first professional job was as the monthly columnist for the Suburban Press. She worked as a production assistant for FOX 19 television, but wanted to relocate. She accepted a position at CNN around the time of the 9/11 tragedy, but there was a hiring freeze. Impressed with her, as well as her writing skills, they called a month later and she began working the Monday after Thanksgiving. As the senior scriptwriter for CNN, she arrives at work by 3 am to write for the 6 a.m.-10 a.m. and 10 p.m.-11 p.m. anchors. It is apparent why she got the job. Warm, personable, well spoken, and attractive, she is a sterling example of what we unfortunately don’t see enough of on television. Rest assured the comments that set your teeth on edge are not Devin’s written words. She has learned to pick her battles, so unlike me, she doesn’t have a spasm every time the anchors use incorrect English. Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Hamilton County Park District is hosting the exhibit “Imagine That Art Show� from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. The show features watercolor paintings by artists at the Sandy Maudlin Studio. Admission is free, but a vehicle permit is required. The exhibit continues through Oct. 11. Call 5217275 or visit www.greatparks.org.
Haunted house
St. Rita School for the Deaf is hosting the St. Rita Haunted House at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Evendale. The event features more than 10 themed rooms of fright in Civil War-era farmhouse. The cost is $10. Call 7711060.
Author signs
The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting Arthur Katz at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 E. Enyart St., Symmes Township. The author of “From the Embers Rising� will detail his experiences through a reading and a book signing. Call 369-6001.
Protect yourself
Second Saturday is hosting “What Women Need to Know About Divorce� from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,
Oct. 10, in the conference room at Merrill Lynch, 5151 Pfeiffer Road, Suite 100, Blue Ash. Learn how to protect yourself and your children, take control of your financial life and strategies to deal with your spouse and/or children’s emotions. The event features panel of speakers, attorneys, financial advisor and therapists. The event is free. Reservations are appreciated, not required. Call 792-1186.
Auction
The Scratching Post is hosting the Scratching Post Auction from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Loveland Intermediate School, 757 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland. Proceeds to benefit The Scratching Post Cat Shelter and Adoption Center. Admission is free. Call 9846369 or visit www.thescratchingpost.org.
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Carol Sims is the assistant fiscal officer for Symmes Township and the cemetery sexton for the township’s three cemeteries: Union, Kerr and Camp Dennison. Here she discusses how to dig a grave.
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ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Queen City Art Club Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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.
ART EXHIBITS
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.
COMMUNITY DANCE
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.
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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.
ART EXHIBITS
Imagine That Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharon Woods. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
BENEFITS
Hauck House Art Exhibition, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Hauck Summer Estate, 12171 Mosteller Road. Silent auction, music by French Fauxmen, beer from Rock Bottom Brewery, wine from Ohio Valley Winery and food catered by Whole Foods. Works by more than 20 artists from local students to professionals from Pendleton Gallery. Benefits AIC College of Design and local artists. Ages 21 and up. $50 per couple. Registration required. Presented by Sibcy Cline Realtors. 614-4463878. Sharonville.
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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Nature Center Lot. Free. Presented by StrollerFit – North Central. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/westchester. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Springdale Farmers Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike. Fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, meats and honey. Presented by City of Springdale. 346-5712. Springdale.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN
St. Rita Haunted House, 7 p.m. St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Road. More than 10 themed rooms of fright in Civil War-era farmhouse. $10. 771-1060. Evendale.
RECREATION
University of Kentucky See Blue Preview Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Free. 859257-2744. Sharonville.
Village Squares, 8 p.m. St. Gabriel Consolidated School, 18 W. Sharon Ave. Plus level Western square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Glendale.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Sharon Woods. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/westchester. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
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.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN St. Rita Haunted House, 7 p.m. St. Rita School for the Deaf, $10. 771-1060. Evendale.
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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.
ART EXHIBITS
Imagine That Art Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharon Woods. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
BENEFITS
Quintessential Sisters, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Honoring Dr. M. Kathryn Brown, JanMichele Kearney, Faith Daniels, Dr. Shirley Walker-Powell and the Rev. Stephanie Johnson for their contribution to breast cancer awareness. Benefits Sisters Network Cincinnati. $30. Reservations required, available online. Presented by Sisters Network Cincinnati. 618-5696; www.sistersnetworkcincy.org. Sharonville.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Sharon Woods. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/westchester. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale.
ON STAGE - THEATER
New Kid, 3 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Reading and Glendale-Milford roads. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. Ages 8 and up. Free. Registration requested. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 563-2247. Evendale.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 8 p.m.-midnight, Burbank’s, 771-1440. Sharonville.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
RECREATION
Sub Zero, 4 p.m. Overnight event. Kings Island: Halloween Haunt. Drop teens off at center 4 p.m. and pick up following morning at 8 a.m. Without pass: $53, $50 resident; with pass: $28, $25 resident. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive. Trips and activities supervised by certified staff and counselors. Includes transportation and activity fees. Ages 12-15. Registration required. Presented by Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department. 563-2895. Sharonville.
TOURS
Guided Farm Tour, 10 a.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. Member of farm staff gives insight on farm’s history and practices and answers visitors’ questions. Includes live animal visits. $8. Reservations recommended. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 1
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.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Big Band Dance, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, auditorium. Includes snacks and soft drinks. Couples and singles welcome. Free dance lessons 1-2 p.m. $10. Presented by WMKV 89.3 FM. Through Dec. 27. 782-4399. Springdale.
EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Art Museum opens its new exhibit, “Roaring Tigers, Leaping Carp: Decoding the Symbolic Language of Chinese Animal Painting,” Friday, Oct. 9. The pieces in the exhibit show the hidden language of Chinese animal symbolism and reveal stories about Chinese history and culture. It is open through Jan. 3. A kickoff party is 9 p.m. to midnight Oct. 9. To coincide with the exhibit, the museum celebrates the animal kingdom with family-friendly, free Wild Weekends 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, and the third weekend in November and December. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is the anonymous ink and color on silk, “Tiger (detail)” from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368.) It is from the National Palace Museum, Republic of China (Taiwan).
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Sharon Woods. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/westchester. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Gorman Heritage Farm, noon-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 563-6663. Evendale.
HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN St. Rita Haunted House, 7 p.m. St. Rita School for the Deaf, $10. 771-1060. Evendale.
JEFF SWINGER/STAFF
St. Rita School for the Deaf is hosting the St. Rita Haunted House at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Evendale. The event features more than 10 themed rooms of fright in a Civil War-era farmhouse. The cost is $10. Call 771-1060. Such frightning characters like this young Phantom roamed the grounds last year.
ON STAGE - THEATER
New Kid, 3 p.m. The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. Ages 8 and up. $5. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 948-1900. Wyoming.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gorman Heritage Farm, noon-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. Sharon Woods Fishing Boathouse, 9 a.m.7 p.m. Sharon Woods. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 8 a.m.7 p.m. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Ohio state fishing license required. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. 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. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 2
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Queen City Art Club Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center. Free. 3213219. Evendale.
CIVIC
Rep. Connie Pillich, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Drive. Representative Pillich gives update on policy initiatives at Statehouse and answers questions from residents of her district. Free. Presented by Rep. Connie Pillich. 614-4668120. Sharonville.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Drawing, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Session 2. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive. Learn techniques to improve abilities for beginners and up. Pencils and charcoal will be used. Supplies provided. Ages 8-12. $20, $17 residents per session. Registration required. 563-2895. Sharonville.
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Queen City Art Club Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center. Free. 3213219. Evendale.
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. Presented by Circle Singers. 541-1614; www.geocities.com/circlesingers. Sharonville.
EXERCISE CLASSES
StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Sharon Woods. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/westchester. Sharonville.
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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. 946-7700; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Sharonville. EDUCATION
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.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Guided Meditation, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. With Colleen Kerns. $5 per class. Registration required. 346-3910. Springdale.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Conundrum, noon, Christ Church Glendale, 965 Forest Ave. Flute, clarinet, piano and soprano ensemble. Free. Presented by Chamber Music Network of Greater Cincinnati. 771-1544. Glendale.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Yoga, 7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Weekly through Dec. 7. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive. Stretching, breathing and relaxation designed for self-control, self-awareness and self-appreciation. Ages 12 and up. $63, $60 Sharonville residents. Registration required. Presented by Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department. 563-2895. Sharonville. StrollerFit, 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m. Sharon Woods. Free. 754-2280; www.strollerfit.com/cincinnati/westchester. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wyoming Family Practice, 305 Crescent Ave. Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Wyoming.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden brings HallZOOween back from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25. Kids can trick-or-treat around the zoo and see an animal version of trick-or-treating with Pumpkin Pandemonium. There is also magic, train rides, a pumpkin patch and more. HallZOOween is free with park admission. Admission is $13, adults; $9, ages 2-12; and free for under 2. Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
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October 7, 2009
Checking our images of God the recent novel, “The Shack,” seems to be the different images used for the Triune-God. Archie would have condemned the book. Certainly there is a need to recognize the stability and steadfastness of God. The psalmists often used descriptive words like “fortress” and “rock” to do this. What must be remembered is that God is an absolute mystery. St. Anselm described God as “The One beyond that is able to be thought.” That
means in our dealings with God we must develop a tolerance for ambiguity. In his book “God, The Oldest Question,” William J. O’Malley, S.J., writes, “I do believe that the Holy Spirit is a feminine principle within God, just as the book of Wisdom pictures her. “But in my experience, God is … far more masculine (challenging, rational, decisive, unbending) than feminine (cherishing, enfolding, mothering, consoling.) Again in my experi-
ence, if God is a ‘she,’ God is one damn tough cookie.” The parables of Jesus Christ are stories about people, but their real plot is about the heart of God. Notice that there is always an element of astonishment, surprise and the unexpected in them. The measured expectations of those hearing them are shattered. God was always more than anticipated. John Shea writes, “As Mark says, ‘He was too much for them.’ Like a
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piciously like ourselves, the wideness of whose m e r c y we’ve cut down to s i z e . ” Father Lou What we Guntzelman get then is not God. Perspectives Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.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.
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Humans have a strong tendency to categorize things. Then we paste our categories in a mental book titled, “Things I Know For Sure.” This makes us feel more secure but less enthralled. Often it takes a crisis to rediscover how something old can be new again. St. Augustine has always intrigued me. After his conversion to Christianity, he wrote a prayer that began, “Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new …” Imagine that! Not perceiving God in the typical category of being judgmental, severe or powerful – but beautiful. God is a frequent recipient of our familiarizing. God never grows up in our minds, never becomes new, exciting and breathtaking. He remains an old grandfatherly man or mean-spirited critic. To expand the quality of our lives, G.K. Chesterton once said that our spiritual and psychological task is to learn to look at familiar things until they become unfamiliar again. This holds true whether the familiar thing be a flower, a snowfall, a job or even God. Mystics call this process “awakening.” Most of our lives we just go on turning the pages of our mental book, “Things I Know For Sure.” Our pictures of God were pasted there when we were kids. Now they’re cracked, sepia-colored, and a little dusty. Archie Bunker had a large album of them to which he referred frequently. One of the attractions to
woman who loves too much, like ointment that costs too much and is spilled too much, like a seventy-times-seven God who forgives too much.” Today we like a housebroken God, a God we can keep on a leash, who has predictable habits, doesn’t generate questions, and makes sense by our logic. Author Kathleen Norris writes: “One so often hears people say, ‘I just can’t handle it,’ when they reject a biblical image of God as Father, Mother, as Lord and Judge, God as a lover… God on a cross. … If we seek a God we can ‘handle’ that will be exactly what we get – a God we can manipulate, sus-
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Treat your palate to tastes of the past When it comes to autumn festivals, two stand out for me – the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg, Ohio, and the Old West Fest i v a l between M o u n t Orab and Williamsburg. They are as difRita ferent as Heikenfeld night and day to Rita’s kitchen e a c h other, but each is historically correct, whether it’s the architecture, dress code, entertainment, or the food offered. Plus when you visit, you are literally transported back into time. Now I love to cook, but I’m not sure I’d make it as a “Renaissance girl” in the kitchen. And I don’t think Drew Deimling, a Hyde Park reader and proprietor of the Old West Festival, would hire me as a cowgirl rustling up supper. I thought it would be
with sauce into bread bowl. Use chunks of reserved bread to dunk into bowl and to act as a utensil.
fun, though, to share recipes for the kind of foods eaten during those times.
Kathy’s Renaissance chicken pie served in bread bowls
Originally from Kathy Kneipp, a Clermont County reader. She loves history and taught her kids about the Renaissance by having them help her prepare a Renaissance meal. Here’s my adaptation: 2 frying chickens, cut up 1 teaspoon garlic powder (opt.) 1 small onion, cut up 4 tablespoons butter 1 ⁄2 cup flour 1 cup milk Broth from chicken Salt and pepper to taste Fill a pan with enough water to cover chicken, add garlic powder and onion, but do not add the chicken yet. Bring water to a boil. Lower heat then add chicken. Simmer until tender. Remove chicken, let
Old West pulled pork barbecue
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Bread bowl meal offered up at the Renaissance Festival. cool and remove from bones. Reserve broth. Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour and cook slowly for one minute. Add 1 cup milk and 1⁄2 cup chicken broth and stir carefully. Add another 1⁄2 cup broth. Season everything with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a serving platter and pour sauce over and serve. To serve in bread bowls: Cut off top of round loaf of bread. Hollow out bottom 2⁄3, and set the reserved bread aside. In preheated 350 degree oven, toast the hollowed out bread round along with the reserved pieces for a few minutes. Pour the chicken topped
In the Old West you had to raise the pig, butcher it, smoke the hams, etc. Lucky for us we can just go to the grocery where the pork is neatly wrapped, ready to cook. Cook a pork loin roast in 3 cups water with a diced onion, a teaspoon or so minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, in the crockpot until done (about three hours on high, five hours on low). When cool, shred. Measure out 1 quart broth from cooked meat. Add to that: 1 bottle ketchup 1 ⁄2 cup mustard 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika (opt.) 1 ⁄2 to 1 cup brown sugar 1 bay leaf 2 slices lemon 1 tablespoon each: vinegar and Worcestershire
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Food fests
• Renaissance Festival, Harveysburg, Ohio. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 25.
Cook 10 minutes, remove bay leaf and add meat that has been shredded. Put all back in crockpot and cook 30 minutes longer, uncovered. Use a soup ladle to serve on warm buns. Even easier: To a bottle of purchased barbecue sauce, sprinkle in some chili powder, garlic powder and, if you want it sweeter, brown sugar to taste. Thin with a bit of the broth if you want. Again, cook about 30 minutes uncovered in the crockpot.
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Rita lunching at the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. • Old West Festival, Williamsburg/Mount Orab, Ohio. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 11. for Entenmann’s pound cake and will share it hopefully soon. Also a recipe for roasted garlic potatoes using whole cloves.
Can you help?
The number of requests for these recipes is growing each day: • Like Syktop Bigg’s chicken salad • Mio’s creamy garlic salad dressing • Strawberry lasagna like Bravo’s Café, Augusta, Ky.
Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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host The Big Read program in the Cincinnati area. Among the classic books offered as part of the grant, the library elected to read one of the greatest American novels, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain. Starting Oct. 1, visit your local library to pick up a copy of the book and a reader’s guide. Call 369-6945 for information or visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org for more details about The Big Read.
Throughout October the library invites everyone to share in The Big Read. Designed by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to restore reading to the center of American culture and to address the decline of literary reading, especially among youth, The Big Read provides citizens across the nation the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. The NEA selected the library to receive a grant to
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Gloria DelCastillo, the coordinator for the Hispanic YIP program, said that the education fair made a tremendous impact on the families who attended that day. “Because of the generous donations from people who participated in last year’s walk, our hospital was able to educate and help several families so they could ensure better safety for their children,� Gloria said. As a not-for-profit organization, Cincinnati Children’s relies on events like Cincinnati Walks for Kids to help fund life-saving research, patient care and education. Cincinnati Walks for Kids is more than a fundraising walk. It’s a day packed with family fun at Coney Island, a Queen City treasure for more than a century. The day will begin with an opening ceremony to honor patients, families and caregivers and thank the community for its commitment to Cincinnati Children’s. Walkers may choose a 3-mile or 1-mile walk route. All walkers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line, followed by a complimentary lunch. Throughout the day, participants can enjoy the Kids’ Carnival, where children can make crafts, enjoy four amusement rides and have their faces painted. Families can also visit the remembrance garden, a serene setting to honor loved ones. “Families often tell us
they are walking to support the courageous child in their life or to raise awareness for a childhood disease or hospital program they are passionate about,� said Christina Mihalek, walk coordinator. “The walk provides a way for people to celebrate their loved ones and support a worthy cause,� she said. There is no registration fee to participate. Each walker is simply asked to raise at least $25. Walk participants can choose to donate their gifts to a particular program or division within the medical center, or have their gifts used to meet the hospital’s greatest needs. Proceeds from the event will help provide hope and healing to the children and families cared for by Cincinnati Children’s. “Each participant has their own reason for walking, but one thing is the same for everyone: The money raised will help bring hope and healing to sick children. What could be more motivating or gratifying than that?� Christina said. People of all ages can participate in the walk. Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcome. With the exception of service dogs, Coney Island does not allow pets on their property. For more information about Cincinnati Walks for Kids, or to register to walk or support a walker, visit www.cincinnatichildrens.org walk or call 636-2941.
The opening of a new store at Cincinnati Museum Center was recently a historic affair for all ages. Schrader’s Store, a new addition to the Public Landing area of the Cincinnati History Museum celebrated its grand opening with a special guest: President Abraham Lincoln. Modeled after a mid1800s general store, Schrader’s is designed to be a highly interactive area for all ages with plenty of dry goods, games, puzzles and a dress shop. The store was recently featured on Cincinnati Museum Center’s online video feature, MyMuseum Center in a Minute.
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To help celebrate the grand opening, President Lincoln (portrayed by local first person interpreter Stanley Wernz) cut the ribbon opening the store before speaking about the 13th Amendment. The appearance also complemented Lincoln Originals at Cincinnati Museum Center, an online exhibit celebrating the life and lega-
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The fourth annual Cincinnati Walks for Kids benefiting Cincinnati Children’s will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at Coney Island. Registration for the walk and kids’ activities begin at 8 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. Sharonville residents Martha and Domingo Bernal understand the importance of the walk all too well. Their family was helped from proceeds that were raised from last year’s Cincinnati Walks for Kids. The Bernals have five children, two sons and three daughters, ranging from 7months to 12- years-old. Last year, while attending a car seat education fair for Hispanics at the Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus, the Bernal family received car seats for the small children in their family. “The car seats have helped our family greatly,� Domingo said. “Before that day, we didn’t have car seats for our children. Now they are safe and we are glad the hospital was able to help us.� Last year, Guest Services and the Hispanic Youth Injury Prevention (YIP) program at Cincinnati Children’s hosted an education fair to educate the Hispanic community in Butler County on car seat safety. Guest Services used some of the funds raised at last year’s walk to purchase car seats for families who had outdated seats or who had no car seats at all.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 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 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 Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the
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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 the library at 248-0700. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. 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 for more information. 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. 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.
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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 2412600. 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.
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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 in various areas. 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 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 558-1292 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-today 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 collection 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. To volunteer, 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 10:3011:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 4743100. 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.
Community RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Pumpkin Patch is open. Pumpkins are now on the church lawn. All sales benefit youth summer mission trips. 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 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 8257171 or at www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine. The church is at 604 West Kemper Road, Springdale; 825-7171.
About religion
Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event starting at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 5872437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
Mt. t Healthy lthy
Haunted Hall Weekends in october
Entry is $10 per person, a $2 discount is applied with a canned good donation. Fastpasses are also available for $15 (no discounts). There are no ticket refunds.
The Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall remains open until every customer has gone through. Tickets are only good the night they are purchased. CHILDREN’S “LIGHTS UP NIGHT”
Ohio’s roadways are about to become safer for children Effective Oct. 7, children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4-feet-9-inches tall, must use a booster seat. This new law – combined with existing law requiring children younger than 4 years and less than 40 pounds to use a child safety seat; and children 8 to 15 to use a safety seat or seat belt – will make traveling safer for Ohio’s children, said Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Alvin D. Jackson. “Seat belts were designed for adults – not children,” he said. “Now,
children in vehicles will be better protected from the hazards of the road.” At least 34 Ohio children between 4 and 7 died in motor vehicle traffic crashes between 1999 and 2006 and traffic is the leading cause of death for this age group. And, in 2007, only 18 percent of Ohio children ages 4 to 8 used a booster, according to Partners for Child Passenger Safety. Law enforcement will issue warnings only beginning Oct. 7. Full enforcement will begin April 7, 2010, with fines ranging from $25 to $75 per violation.
“This has helped Ohio take a significant step toward ensuring all of our young motor vehicle passengers are safe on our roads,” Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Cathy Collins-Taylor said. “The six-month warning period is a critical time for education regarding this new law and we are encouraging all of our safety partners to help educate the public about the law, where to purchase a booster seat and what to do if you are unsure.” Ohio’s child restraint law is defined in Ohio Revised Code 4511.81 http://codes. ohio.gov/orc/4511.81.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
LUTHERAN
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am 6:30pm Sunday Evening Services Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
ROMAN CATHOLIC 9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church
OCTOBER 25TH • 6-6:45PM
(Disciples of Christ)
$5 per child & Free for adults
www.hauntedhallinfo.com 729-1974
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
EPISCOPAL ChristChurchGlendaleEpiscopalChurch 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
MT. HEALTHY NIGHT OWL BINGO
Mt. Healthy High School Cafeteria 2046 Adams Rd. Mt. Healthy - 729-0131
WED. NIGHT ONLY Doors Open 6:00 pm Bingo Starts 6:55 pm • No Computers Guaranteed $3500 Payout With 150 Players or More
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Montgomery Community Church
The church is hosting “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Library (11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is hosting “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people
MT. NOTRE DAME H.S. - EVERY TUESDAY EVE. SmokeFree Bingo Do O ors 5:00pen pm
711 East Columbia • Reading PROGRESSIVE GAME $10,000 & GROWING
aries Prelimin 5 Start 6:4
Call Cathy at 513-494-1391 to get on mailing list for monthly specials. Ca specials
Save the Animals Foundation BINGO
11330 Williamson Rd. off Cornell, in Blue Ash TUESDAY & FRIDAY Evenings - Doors Open 6pm
Preliminary Games 7:00pm - Reg Games 7:30pm OVER 25 DIFFERENT INSTANTS
To place your
BINGO ad call 513.242.4000 or 859.283.7290
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New child safety seat regulations now in effect
St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church
Fri. 8-11pm • Sat. 8-11pm • Sun. 7-9pm
Kenwood Fellowship Church
The church is starting a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. It will continue each Saturday evening. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-pasted lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.
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Trinity Community Church
Trinity Together Time will be providing a jumping inflatable for children ages 5 and under from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. There will also be story time, snack, and a craft. Trinity Together Time gives families the opportunity to spend quality time together in structured activities that promote healthy relationships and positive interactions. It is free to the public and geared toward the ages of birth-5 years old. Park in the lot of the church and enter through the doors of Fellowship Hall. The church is at 3850 East Galbraith Road, Dillonvale; 791-7631.
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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.co m.
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.
October 7, 2009
Michael Jackson
Impersonators Wanted For October 31, 2009
Masquerade Ball Benefiting One Way Farm Children’s Home
Prize $200
Call Brenda to register @ Limited Spots Available
513-829-3276
LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
www.lutheransonline.com/joinus
385-7024
“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
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”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Get In The Game: Listen To The Coach"
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
542-9025
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
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
680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-825-3040
Traditional Service: 8:30 & 11:00am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:30am
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!
Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
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)
513-385-4888 www.vcnw.org
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 ............................................
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725
2:00pm
3:30pm
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
www.stpaulucccolerain.org
St Paul - North College Hill
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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Tri-County Press
October 7, 2009
Glendale Street Fair
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
Dave Schmid, Tara Maddock and Joanne Goode offer information about Go Green Glendale, a committee commissioned by Village Council to help increase Glendale’s recycling rates. “We want to explain not only what to do, but how to do it,” Schmid said of efforts that include curbside recycling.
A steady stream of visitors milled around Village Square Sept. 26, visiting booths that sold food, fun and goods.
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
Gail Denise, far right, marks the way to a cake walk conducted by Glendale Garden Club members, from left: Debbie Oliver, Kathleen Kissing with Maria Kaylor, Katie Kriedler and Sandy Canfield.
Adam Gilreath, owner of the Friendly Stop, flips a burger during the fair as his crew prepares a specialty using chopped, deep-fried garlic as a topping.
Bustling square at fair
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
Shelly Crumrine, left, helps Leslie Jung try on jewelry by Silpada.
Crowds filled Glendale’s Village Square throughout the day Sept. 26 for the village’s annual Street Fair. The event included music, food and drink, gift items, activities for kids and informational booths. The police department held a bid and buy featuring a variety of gift baskets and other items. The fire department conducted a coloring contest in which the top prize was a ride to school on a fire truck, as well as a silent auction to raise money for the Neediest Kids of All.
Jessica Rutherford paints a frame at the Frame USA Craft Corner. Decorated mainly with her favorite color, blue, Jessica’s all-time favorite thing to do it paint.
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
The Big Johnson Brothers and the Rhumba Girls, of Cincinnati, play an eclectic mix of rhythm and blues, and rock ‘n’ roll during the Street Fair.
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF
Lynne Garner, right, shows a handmade shawl to Lorraine Becker. Garner makes the shawls, as well as dickeys, “with these hands.”
Leah Hatfield, from left, Connor Christman and Alayna Hatfield show their talents for a picture coloring contest conducted by the Glendale Fire Department. The winner of the department will ride to school in early October on a village fire truck.
Community
Tri-County Press
October 7, 2009
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BUSINESS UPDATE The National Federation of Independent Business/Ohio will host an Area Action Council (AAC) meeting noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Holiday Inn in Sharonville, 3855 Hauck Road. During the meeting, local small business owners will
learn about and discuss the increasing cost of doing business in Ohio. The Southwest Ohio Area Action Council is part of a network of similar NFIB-sponsored councils across Ohio. The councils provide local small business owners with an opportunity to gain information and to discuss
REUNIONS
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 921-3670. 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 informa-
tion 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, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; 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.
Mike Albert vice president honored Community Press Staff Report
Todd Ryan, vice president of remarketing for Mike Albert Vehicle Fleet Management, was honored recently with inclusion in Auto Remarketing magazine’s list, “Who’s Who: Top Fleet, Lease and Rental Executives.� Auto Remarketing’s list features 10 executives – chosen from dozens of entries – whom they identify as being “the top movers and shakers� in the remarketing sector of the fleet industry. Marty Betagole, President of Mike Albert Vehicle Fleet Management, said Ryan’s impact goes well beyond the remarketing department. “Todd leads by example in everything that he does,� Betagole said. “His expertise makes him an invaluable part of our operation, and his contributions are a significant factor in why we’ve been so successful. Todd truly deserves this recognition.� Ryan, who has been with Mike Albert for more than 17 years, is responsible for remarketing the company’s off-lease and rental vehicles, a crucial component to a fleet lessor’s success. Under his supervision, Mike Albert has consistently outperformed its peer group in several remarketing categories, including
average days needed to sell a vehicle at auction and sale price at auction for vehicles of the same year, make and model.
Business seminar
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lunch and seminar “Emergency Response!� 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Scarlet Oaks, 3254 E. Kemper Road. Presenter will be Ron Hakes, director of emergency services and labor partnerships at the Cincin-
nati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. At the seminar, Hakes will highlight the importance of being prepared during a natural disaster (floods, tornadoes, windstorms) and will teach attendees how to prepare
for both personal and business disasters. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-member. To register, visit www.sharonvillechamber.c om or contact info@ sharonvillechamber.com or 554-1722.
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Notice of Public Auction In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of goods hereinafter described and stored at Uncle Bob’s SelfStorage location(s) listed below. And, due notice has been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location (s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at 11378 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246, 513-7715311. E s s e l a n d a Seals, 9278 Eliana Ct., Las Vegas, NV 89147; Furniture, boxes; Dan Soper, 7898 E. Miami River Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247; Furniture, tools, construction equipment; Marilyn Tucker, P.O. Box 15153, Cincinnati, OH 45216; House hold goods, furniture, boxes; Bobby Hurd, 11593 Gerity Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45240; Household goods, furniture, boxes; C h r i s t o p h e r C r o s s , 12036 Cedarcreek, Cincin nati, OH 45240; Household goods, furniture, boxes, sporting goods, tools, office furniture. 1001503074
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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 from 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.
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BIRTHS
DEATHS
John William Christen
John William Christen, 41, of Sharonville died Sept. 30. Survived by parents, Betty Spronk and Danny Christen; children, Johnny, Tyler and Josh Christen; brother, Dennis Christen; halfsister, Carla Sanders; friend and companion, Pamela Sova; aunts, uncles and cousins; and friends, Lee, Sarah and Megan. Services were Oct. 3 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Leukemia and Lymphoma
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS EVENDALE
About real estate transfers
10519 Wyscarver Rd.: Allspach David E. to Kirby Ronald R. & Sheryl L.; $184,900.
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
SHARONVILLE
11847 Tennyson Dr.: Kautz James W. & Deborah J. Dorward to Dorward Deborah J.; $119,500. 11960 Algiers Dr.: Union Savings Bank to Trinh Tuong; $142,000. 3520 Burke Ave.: Hsbc Mortgage Services Inc. to Larson Angela; $74,000. 3960 Bluestone Ct.: Foster Jeannette
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Anne to Stover Sherri L.; $145,000.
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490 Cloverdale Ave.: Fazioli Frank & Linda L. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Tr; $68,000. 713 Smiley Ave.: Hancock William S. & Christine to Everhome Mortgage Co.; $56,000. 899 Crescentville Rd.: Cole Clara A. to Gaeta Pedro; $70,000.
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421 Hidden Valley Ln.: Compton Donald B. & Janet R. to Pavel Radu; $183,000.
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POLICE REPORTS EVENDALE
Dr., Sept. 16. Ken Pritchett, 30, 1634 Ardwick Ln., possession at Travel Lodge, Sept. 16. Adam Kendel, 26, 638 Ludlow, unlawful sexual contact with minor at 11278 Lebanon Rd., Sept. 14.
Arrests/citations
Renee Floyd, 38, 866 Byrd St., theft at 2801 Cunningham, Sept. 10. Karletta Powell, 18, 57 West Charlotte Ave., complicity at 2801 Cunningham Dr., Sept. 10. Donald Rack, 25, 1506 Riesenberg Ave., theft at 2801 Cunningham Dr., Sept. 7.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at 11080 Chester Rd., Sept. 21. Reported at 11278 Lebanon Rd., Sept. 19.
Incidents/investigations Theft
Breaking and entering
Truck tires valued at $3,500 removed at 1400 Glendale Milford, Sept. 10. Vehicle removed at 2521 Glendale Milford Rd., Sept. 11.
Burglary
Vehicle damaged at Interstate 75, Sept. 8.
Criminal damaging
Tools of unknown value removed at 11600 Timber Ridge, Sept. 11.
Residence entered at 10921 Wayscarver Rd., Sept. 18.
Vandalism
Vehicle damaged at 11157 Chester Rd., Sept. 15.
GLENDALE
Criminal damaging, theft
Arrests/citations
Door pried at 2265 Sharon Rd., Sept. 17.
Disorderly conduct
Robert Bolin, 25, 1925 Wayland Ave., Cincinnati, driving under suspension, Sept. 24. James Long, 46, 106 W 64th St., Cincinnati, failure to pay fines and costs owed to Mayor’s Court, Sept. 26.
Reported at 11080 Chester Rd., Sept. 15.
Domestic violence
Female reported at Lippelman, Sept. 20. Female reported at Sharon Park Ln., Sept. 9.
Incidents/investigations Theft from vehicle
Grand theft
Vehicle removed at 3700 Park Dr., Sept. 21.
In the 10000 Block of Chester Rd., laptop computer stolen from unlocked vehicle; value approximately $500, Sept. 25. In the 100 Block of St. Edmund’s Place, GPS removed from unlocked vehicle; value approximately $150, Sept. 27.
Theft
Credit card removed at 4114 Sheed Knoll Ct., Sept. 17. Gas pump valued at $20,000 removed at 11820 Lebanon Rd., Sept. 15. Wallet and contents valued at $40 removed at 99 Williamsburg, Sept. 15. $100 removed at 12045 Lebanon Rd., Sept. 15. GPS valued at $200 removed at Sharonville Convention Center, Sept. 17. Computer valued at $2,300.91 removed at 11815 Highway Dr., Sept. 18.
SHARONVILLE
Arrests/citations
Brandon Smith, 29, 12012 Gulfport Dr., domestic violence at 12012 Gulfport Dr., Sept. 21. Thomas Schmid, 22, 4095 Sharon Park Ln., operating vehicle intoxicated at 800 block of Hauck Rd., Sept. 19. Jamie Parker, 28, 830 W. North Bend Rd., drug paraphernalia, Sept. 17. Randolph Talbert, 23, 2284 Reading Rd., trafficking of drugs, possession of drugs, obstructing official business at 10900 Crown Point
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Theft, criminal damaging
Camera bag and equipment valued at $1,550 removed at 2670 E. Kemper Rd., Sept. 17. Plates and stereo of unknown value removed at 1738 E. Kemper Rd., Sept. 15.
Unauthorized use of a vehicle Vehicle used without consent at
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SPRINGDALE
Arrests/citations
Nakeshia Alexander, 21, 4617 Prescott Ave., theft at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Aug. 21. Edward Powers, 29, 3446 Smyrna Rd., theft at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Sept. 21. Marquetia Burton, 18, 407 Purcell Ave., theft at 11661 Princeton Pike, Sept. 20. Morgan Steele, 19, 2872 Overdale Dr., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 18. Joshua Brabender, 18, 7201 Washington Ave., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 18. Sydney Murdock, 18, 2027 Rubicon, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 17. Tia Thompson, 28, 516 Prospect Pl., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 17. Danthony Chattams, 39, 40 Mcclean St., theft at 1000 Sycamore, Sept. 16. Megan Steele, 18, 5068 Stableton, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 16. Christen Sambor, 18, 4580 Margaret Ct., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 16. Juvenile Male, 15, burglary at 16 Ashby St., Sept. 15.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Reported at 961 Chesterdale, Sept. 15. TV removed from residence at 452 Glensprings Dr., Sept. 18.
Burglary
Attempt made at 567 Observatory Dr., Sept. 15. Residence entered at 11836 Neuss Ave., Sept. 19. Reported at 33 Boxwood Ct., Sept. 20.
Domestic
Female reported at Cedarhill, Sept. 15. Female reported at Old Gate Dr., Sept. 16. Female reported at Navona Ct., Sept. 16. Female reported at Nelson Ln., Sept. 18.
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About police reports
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Gary Foust, 563-2249 or 563-0289; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. Female reported at Oberlin Ct., Sept. 19. Male reported at Glensprings Dr., Sept. 20. Female reported at Cedarhill Dr., Sept. 20.
Forgery
Attempt made at 11375 Princeton Pike, Sept. 16.
Identity theft
Reported at 650 Kemper Commons Circle, Sept. 18.
Theft
Trash can of unknown value removed at 730 Park Ave., Sept. 15. Tools valued at $580 removed at 505 Kemper Rd., Sept. 15. Cable used and not paid for at 1173 Chesterwood Ct., Sept. 15. Merchandise valued at $3,596 removed at 11711 Chesterdale, Sept. 15. Attempt made at 557 Grandin, Sept. 15. Bike of unknown value removed at 400 Northland Blvd., Sept. 16. Drug removed at 360 Glensprings Dr., Sept. 16. Purse and contents valued at $46 removed at 333 Kemper Rd., Sept. 17. Vehicle removed at 85 Kemper Rd., Sept. 21. Vehicle removed at 85 Kemper Rd., Sept. 21.
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The Doolin House Bed & Breakfast
Somerset, Kentucky’s Premiere Inn Located Just Minutes from Lake Cumberland
There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…
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