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George Hall holds a copy of his book, “By George, He Did It! A True Scholar’s Autobiography,” at the Ole School Reunion in Glendale.

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You can find these stories on our Web site this week: • Glendale Village Council has approved the continued conditional use of land along Chester Road, with modifications that will allow baseball fields on the property to be used by Princeton athletes. CINCINNATI.COM/GLENDALE • Sharonville has filled a vacancy that gives a home to a service organization that provides services in case of extreme emergency. The former firehouse at 1881 Crescentville Road in Sharonville is now headquarters to the Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit. CINCINNATI.COM/SHARONVILLE

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A steady crowd milled about Glendale’s Village Square during the 47th annual Street Fair, Saturday, Sept. 24. SEE LIFE, B1

Women on a mission

Part of Mount Notre Dame’s mission statement reads “ … to live, lead and serve in an ever-changing global society.” These are more than just words to the young women of MND. They are marching orders that have inspired several students to become passionate activists who are working toward making a significant difference for children across the globe. SEE SCHOOLS, A6

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Springdale shows support as firefighter’s wife battles breast cancer

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Gina Lehn did what she was supposed to do. Just shy of her 40th birthday, she had a mammogram, as the National Cancer Institute recommends for all women. She had no family history of the disease, and no reason to suspect breast cancer. “It was found on the mammogram, the first one I ever had,” said Lehn, who lived in Canton at the time. “The cancer was only in the breast, and wasn’t supposed to move anywhere.” That summer, in 2004, she had three lumpectomies. The cancer was considered to be stage zero. “I was determined to be clear, and I figured I was cancer free,” Lehn said. Then in 2008, during another mammogram, cancer was found again. Lehn, who was now living in Blue Ash, had a mastectomy. “My surgeon took three lymph nodes and they were clear, so I thought it was done and gone.” But in March this year, she began to feel nauseous. All day. Every day. She suspected acid reflux, and returned to her family doctor in Canton. At first, he suspected her gall bladder, and sent her to a hospital for an ultrasound. “The radiologist said it looked weird,” Lehn said of the recommendation for a follow-up CT scan. “They told my doctor it looked like breast cancer, and it had come back,” she said. “It was in my liver.”

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Springdale firefighters will wear pink T-shirts while on duty during October for breast cancer awareness.

Sister’s breast cancer diagnosis prompted mom to get checked Lenny French’s sister, Louisa, went to her doctor for a routine mammogram when she turned 40. “She’s an extremely healthy person, and had no issues at all,” French, a Springdale firefighter, said of his sister, the mother of a toddler at the time. The mammogram showed cancer. “I want to be around for these kids,” Lenny recalled his sister saying. So Louisa went through chemotherapy and today, at age 53, shows no signs of cancer. Her routine exam and frightening result prompted her mom, Ahdela, to

begin conducting breast-self exams. After finding a lump, Ahdela was diagnosed with breast cancer four years after her daughter. “Today, Mom is doing fine, at age 82,” Lenny reported. It was an eye-opener for the family. No one was in a high-risk situation, and there was no family history of breast cancer. “They both did very well because of early awareness,” Lenny said of his mom and sister. “They are the success stories.” – By Kelly McBride

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Springdale firefighter Joe Lehn’s wife, Gina, is battling breast cancer.

New Sharonville festival has vintage bouquet By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

It’s a wine tasting of vintages not found at most local stores: varieties of high-end beer; art that shows the talent of local residents – and cigars. The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first Wine, Art, Beer and Cigar Festival 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Holiday Inn, 3855 Hauck Road. “We picked wines that are not grocery wines, that everybody knows,” Chamber President Rich Arnold said of the 27 varieties that will be offered for tasting. “Some are high end, that you

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Springdale police re-cycle fundraiser ride Officers with the Springdale Police Department will be hosting the third annual Fallen Officers Memorial Bike Ride at the Loveland Bike Trail Oct. 15. The ride starts at the Caffeine Dreams, at 123 Railroad Ave. in Loveland. All proceeds will benefit the Police Unity Tour, which

is the single largest contributor of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ride is open to the public and not limited to police. The cost is $25 per rider and it includes lunch and a complimentary gift bag.

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Riders under 15 are free. The 40-mile ride will take place at 9 a.m. and the 10-mile ride will take place at 10 a.m. The ride will be followed by a cookout lunch. Pre-registration is preferred, but participants may register the day of the event starting at 8:30 a.m. at Caf-

feine Dreams. More information on the Police Unity Tour can be found at www.policeunitytour.com. For more about your community, visit www. Cincinnati.com/Springdale.

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The Wyoming Board of Education invites residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19, focusing on the presentation of a renovation/addition concept for improving the middle school facilities. The board is exploring this concept based upon residents’ feedback obtained through community meetings last spring and upon a phone survey conducted last June. Those who attend the meeting will learn about this

vision of what can be done to improve the facilities for 21st Century learning and yet preserve the tradition of the Middle School. A second random telephone survey of 300 households will be conducted after the meeting, on or about Oct. 24. The school board hopes to obtain further feedback from residents on this concept. The Oct. 19 community meeting, at Fay Auditorium inside the Middle School, begins at 7 p.m.

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Cancer A biopsy in Cincinnati upheld the diagnosis, and further testing showed the cancer had metastasized and was found in her bones. “When it metastasizes, it’s considered stage dour,” she said of the most advanced stage of cancer. “There is no cure.” She’s 47 years old. Lehn has drawn from the strength of her husband, Joe, as well as his co-workers at the Springdale Fire Department. They’re showing their support in pink, wearing Tshirts in the breast cancer signature color throughout the month of October. Donations collected this month will go to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation. “We have witnessed firsthand the effects to this disease,” said Scott Williams, a Springdale firefighter and paramedic, who has organized the effort. The donations will be sent in support of Lehn and two family members of another firefighter. Lenny French’s sister and mother have battled breast cancer, and though they are free of cancer now, they credit mammograms and self-exams for their early detection. “We wanted to show our support not only for the Lehn and French families, but also for all the women and their families who have been stricken by this disease. “We decided to design a pink T-shirt and wear it while on duty throughout the month of October,” he said “The guys are very excited to support this effort.” That support began when Joe Lehn heard the news last spring. “We were on shift the day when Gina called Joe and broke the news to him that the cancer had returned,” Williams said. “I can remember talking with Joe that day and not having the words to console him. “Our hearts definitely broke with his.”

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Springdale firefighter Lenny French’s sister and mother have battled breast cancer.

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The Springdale T-shirt is customized with a fire hose incorporated into the breast cancer ribbon. Joe Lehn said it’s tough to see his wife suffer. “It’s been really hard on her,” he said. “And not easy on me. With the chemo, she’s in a lot of pain, and feeling sick. “I try not to let it show that it’s affecting me,” Joe Lehn said. “To be strong for her.” For the past few months, Gina Lehn has been enduring chemotherapy treatments every three weeks. Her struggle is emotional, as well as physical. “I will cry and say I don’t want to do this anymore,” she said, “but then a few days later, I’ll feel better.” She urges all women to follow their doctors’ advice and have a mammogram annually, even if they have no family history of breast cancer. “Get a mammogram,” Lehn said. “You just never know.”

Pink Ribbon Breast cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common type of cancer among women in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Heath This year, 230,480 new cases have been estimated among women. Among women with breast cancer, 39,520 died. NCI also reported 2,140 new cases among men in 2011, as well as 450 deaths. Susan G. Komen for the Cure lists several recommendations for all women: • Know your risk. Talk to your family to learn about your

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family health history. Talk to your provider about your personal risk of breast cancer. • Get screened. Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk. Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40. • Know what is normal for you. See your health care provider if you notice breast changes. • Make healthy lifestyle choices, including a healthy weight, exercise, limited alcohol use and limited postmenopausal hormonal use.

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ship with Dr. Steven Lee whom Hall considers family. His inborn desire to teach and mentor continues. The Boys of Promise Scholarship Fund “Overcoming Adversity to Achieve a Dream,” along with Dr. Lee’s Unity Network and Counseling Center (UNCC) in Atlanta, strives to keep young boys from falling through the cracks. Those who have already done so get another opportunity to succeed. “I know firsthand how beneficial it is for young boys to have strong, positive male figures in their lives. In fact, it was my childhood coach (Princeton’s Franklin Shands) who

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George Hall holds a copy of his book, “By George, He Did It! A True Scholar’s Autobiography,” at the Ole School Reunion in Glendale.

rg to learn about UNCC and how to contribute. Email George at georgeralph1@ comcast.net to learn more about his dream for the scholarship fund. 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.

are designed to help the boys take the wheels of their fortunes. George asks that you give a generous donation to the Boys of Promise Scholarship Fund, and know that you have invested in the dream that rests in a heart of a young boy. With your donation, you will receive a complimentary copy of his book. Visit www.uncc.bbnow.o

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helped and motivated me. My goal is to begin with several elementary schools, where teachers will personally recommend boys who will benefit most from the program. I will then select male faculty members and dads in the community to serve as mentors.” He requires youngsters to ponder, “Why am I in school?” and utilizes Bill Cosby cartoons to motivate and gain their attention. There are character-building activities, counselors and collaboration with the library media center. George has carved out a special mission for the scholarship fund, part of which is to equip young boys with school necessities. Knowing how his own mother struggled, George vows to rid each child of as many obstacles as possible by providing them with books, meals, clothes, special fees and more. Each boy will learn to set goals, develop and maintain personal relationships, chart his own course and participate in mandatory book and journal clubs to promote literacy and writing. Mock interviews, weekly checkins and parent conferences

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Students and adult volunteers for Lincoln Heights’ cheerleading team appealed to the Princeton Board of Education to waive a fee so the children can practice inside the building during inclement weather. Head coach Carmen Daniels estimated the cost to hover around $900 for the season, with 4 1/2 hours of practice over three days each week. She said the students would need accommoda-

tions into November. “We do not have additional funds to handle those costs,” Daniels told the board. “We look forward to participating in cheerleading competitions, but without funds, we might not be able to do it.” Daniels listed several benefits to the program, which she said would suffer if the students couldn’t move inside for practice: • improving self esteem; • learning to deal with bullies; • establishing good

Springdale to hold health fair By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Springdale residents can get a flu shot at the city’s health fair, noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The annual event, at the Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., will include free flu vaccines for residents who carry certain health insurance plans, as well as for children 6 months to 18 years old. The vaccine costs $20 for adults not covered under insurance plans. Free to all will be blood pressure and glucose checks. City Councilman Jim Squires provided details of the health fair during council’s Sept. 21 meeting. During his report from the city’s health depart-

ment, he let residents know that they can get free pill dispensers at the health department, 11700 Springfield Pike. They are handy for those who take medication every day, and come in more than one color, so those who take medication more than once a day can separate doses, Squires said. He also advised residents to keep a list of medications they take daily “in case you are hospitalized.” “That way, you have a head start on your treatment,” he said of the information that’s valuable to emergency crews. “All Springdale citizens are encouraged to do this,” he said. For more about your community, visit www. Cincinnati.com/springdale.

sportsmanship; and • reinforcing the importance of schoolwork through weekly progress reports. The team performs at several events throughout the school year, including Little Vikes events and the open house for parents. Several other adults echoed her plea, including parents and coaching volunteers. Superintendent Gary Pack explained that the board had revised the policy on use of school buildings last year.

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Lincoln Heights cheerleaders and their volunteer coaches, seated front, make a plea to the Princeton Board of Education to waive the fee to use the school building for practice during inclement weather.

School event step in right direction By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Wyoming’s Wellness Committee has taken another step toward physical fitness with Walk to School Day. Students in grades kindergarten through eighth, with their parents, are encouraged to walk to school Friday, Oct. 14. It will get them moving, and benefit the environment, as cars will stay at home. The district is considering bus drop-off sites farther from the school buildings, so those students can walk a portion of their route to school. The Wyoming Police Department has partnered with the committee, as well as the Parent School Association to sponsor the event, which is celebrated nationally as a first step to change community culture and cre-

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“The fact is that there has to be someone in the facility to represent Princeton if we allow access,” he said. “That’s the policy in all of the schools.” School Board President Steve Moore encouraged Daniels to speak with the board outside the public meeting, to try to resolve the dilemma. Get daily Sharonville updates by signing up for our electronic newsletter. Visit www. cincinnati.com/Sharonville. For more about your community, visit www. Cincinnati.com/local.

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Wyoming police officers will help ensure students' safety as they head to school Oct. 14 for Walk to School Day. ate an active environment. Officers will be on hand that morning to make sure kids are safe. “There are some real benefits to our students walking to and from school,” Police Chief Gary Baldauf said, “from promoting physical fitness at an early age to reducing the amount of vehicular traffic around our neighborhood schools. “Over the past few years,

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Local church ready to break out the sauerkraut By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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Situated in the kitchen, volunteers John Henges, left, Katie Papet and Bill Kerdolff stand ready for the United Church of Christ in Oakley’s annual Oktoberfest dinner. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 15.

An upcoming event will celebrate a church’s German heritage. The United Church of Christ in Oakley will sponsor an Oktoberfest 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the church, 4100 Taylor Ave. The event, which is in its sixth year, will include an authentic German dinner, a silent auction and raffle. The United Church of Christ in Oakley was origi-

salad other menu items will include sauerbraten and spaetzle or sauerkraut and pork loin, hot slaw, rye bread and dessert. Evendale resident John Henges said the Oktoberfest is the church’s biggest fundraiser. Proceeds go toward the church’s building fund. Last year the $4,000 which was raised went toward refinishing the church’s parking lot. For Henges, the event is an opportunity to carry on a tradition started by his wife,

who died more than a year ago. His wife would prepare homemade peanut butter and chocolate fudge for the event. “I took it over after she passed away,” said Henges. “I call it ‘million dollar’ fudge.” Tickets are $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets are $6 for children 12 and under, and free for ages 3 and under. For tickets, call 871-3136. For more about your community, visit www. cincinnati.com/evendale.

restoration of Over-the-Rhine. Michael Morgan, who has written “Over-the-Rhine – When Beer Was King,” will hold a book signing after the Thursday, Oct. 13, event. The book will be available for $20 at the presentation that begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 80 E. Sharon Road. Afterwards, light German refreshments will be served in the Glendale bier halle.

Miami State Park nonprofit will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Waynesville Administration Building. This group seeks members and volunteers with an interest in assuring the safe use of Ohio’s multi-purpose trail to assist with brushclearing, repairs, grants research and signage. For more information, view its website: FLMSP.org.

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Cincinnati’s German heritage will be celebrated during children’s story time at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Stories will include “Little Bear, and Friends,” and children will make and decorate “tute” boxes, which will be filled with pretzel nuggets. They will snack on cider cake doughnuts and apple juice, and perform the chicken dance. The Glendale Community Library is inside the Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, at Sharon Road and Willow Avenue.

nally a German reform church. This annual event was started in recognition of that heritage, said the Rev. Judy Jackson, pastor of the church. “It’s something for the congregation and the community to come together and enjoy,” said volunteer Bill Kerdolff of Silverton. Oakley resident Katie Papet, a native of Germany, said those attending enjoy the camaraderie. “They love the German potato salad,” she said. In addition to potato

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Sharonville will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Convention Center expansion at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. When completed in April, the Sharonville Convention Center will grow from eight rooms with 27,000 square feet of function space to 19 rooms with more than 63,000 square feet of space. It will incorporate the latest in communications technology. There will also be more than 1,000 on-site, free parking spaces. The Convention Center has been recognized nationally for its user-friendly policies, excellent food & beverage operation and exceptional service. Nearly 200,000 people currently attend functions at the Convention Center annually.

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Orchestra concert

The Cincinnati Civic Orchestra is having its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Glendale Lyceum, 865 Congress Ave., Glendale. The concert is free. The concert will include the music of anateur composers, performed by an all-volunteer orchestra. “Symphony No. 9, Unfinished” by Franz Schubert, “In

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MND students committed to children in Africa

Part of Mount Notre Dame’s (MND) mission statement reads “…to live, lead and serve in an ever-changing global society.” These are more than just words to the young women of MND. They are marching orders that have inspired several students to become passionate activists who are working toward making a significant difference for children across the globe. What began as a confirmation project when she was in eighthgrade, quickly turned into a passion for MND freshman Molly Savage of West Chester Township. Savage set out to raise $5,292 – enough money to supply books for all of the students in the middle school at the St. Mary School in Kyamhumga, Uganda. She named her project “Library of Love” and developed a number of different fundraising ventures, including a very successful bake sale she coordinated last summer. To date, Savage has raised $4,700. To reach the rest of her goal, Savage, along with the assistance of MND faculty member Todd Forman of Anderson

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Mount Notre Dame High School freshman Molly Savage and her Confirmation sponsor, Susan Giuliano. Township, produced a concert Sept. 24 at the Lakota Hills Baptist Church, featuring recording artist Jean Beaudelaire as well as other talent from Mount Notre Dame. Following the concert, members of Mount Notre Dame’s chapter of Unified 4 UNIFAT (Upper Nile Institute for Appropriate Technology) shared a short video about the work of this organization. Unified 4 UNIFAT (U4U) is a nonprofit primarily operated by

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high school and college students. The mission of the organization is to support students at the UNIFAT School in Gulu, Uganda. The school is a refuge for children in this war-torn area of the African nation. The school strives to spare as many children as possible from kidnapping, violence and other atrocities that are occurring as a result of the country’s 30-year civil war. Mount Notre Dame’s chapter of U4U supports four children at the school. Each year, members of the organization develop a marketing and public relations strategy to ensure its chapter raises enough money to underwrite the expenses of Etap Lucky, Latel Fiona, Layet Janet and Oruni Isaiah – MND’s students at the Ugandan school. Recently, the UNIFAT School’s founder, Abitimo Odongkara, visited Mount Notre Dame. She emotionally thanked the MND community for their support and shared the impact that their generosity has on her students. She also shared the hope and faith their dedication to these children, tens of thousands of miles away,

has instilled in her. Odongkara’s visit was equally as inspirational to MND’s U4U members. “We don’t take our responsibilities lightly. Our fundraising and support directly impact the lives of four individual human beings. Without these funds, these kids wouldn’t be able to attend school, may not eat and may not have clothing. Just as important, Unified 4 UNIFAT spreads awareness about the situation in Uganda and the atrocities occurring there,” said MND junior and the school’s U4U public relations chair, Ellie Sennett of Liberty Township. “There are currently 28 children on the waiting list for the UNIFAT School, we’d love to be able to support more of them and it really is an attainable goal. An entire year’s tuition, uniform and lunch program is only $300. When you look at how quickly we may go through that kind of money and weigh it against the impact it could have on a child in Uganda, I know I’m more than willing to make some sacrifices in my own life to help better some-

one else’s,” Sennett said. MND’s chapter of Unified 4 UNIFAT is hosting a concert of its own Friday, Dec. 2, at Mount Notre Dame’s Salerno Center for the Performing Arts. The show will feature the talents of local bands and students. MND’s head of school, Larry Mock of Amberley Village, is proud of the students’ passion, dedication and leadership. “MND students are involved in many different aspects of service to others and the Unified 4 UNIFAT effort is very typical of the type of service work they do. The young women of MND identify a truly important need and they create a solution that directly meets that need. They understand the social context of their work, whether it is here in Cincinnati or across the globe in Uganda. Their work develops important leadership skills while at the same time it positively impacts others in a very important and personal way. I am truly impressed by the depth of passion they have for others and how much they grow through their service,” he said.

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Eight Roger Bacon High School seniors attended the Student Service Leadership Workshop, hosted by The Mayerson Foundation at the University of Cincinnati. The all-day workshop is a high school service learning program committed to bringing together students to discuss, learn and grow, with service at the forefront. Each student had an option to attend any two of the 32 various break-out sessions offered. Discussion groups followed for students to learn and share ideas for new service programs at their schools. From left: front row, Colleen Gerding, Jeff Schomaker, Darci Gruenwald and Gabby Tillett; second row, community outreach director Dan Nolan, Sophia Wright, Paul Kraemer, Tyler Swanson and Jasmine Carter. The students all are members of Bacon’s Community Outreach Board.

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Bethany School fourth-grader Rakhi Bawa and her seventh-grade sister Rani show some sisterly love while wearing their colorful character shirts for a Character Monday.

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Roger Bacon High School English teacher Mellen Moors-Dressing hosted her first “Star Party” at the school. In 2009, Moors-Dressing received an Orion brand telescope from the Cincinnati Observatory to use at school and in the community. The giveaway was part of the observatory’s celebration of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s scientific use of the telescope as well as the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

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Bethany School first-graders, from left: Reagan Heard, Maria Walker and Mariya Montgomery are excited about their limo ride to a pizza restaurant, their prize for selling magazines as a fundraiser. First-grade is taught by Deanna Brooksbank and Kelly Tedesco.

Anne Joseph will be teaching fourth-grade science and math at St. Gabriel Consolidated School as she fills the shoes of long-time educator Martha Fehr, who has retired after serving Saint Gabriel students for more than 30 years. Fehr will remain active at the school as a volunteer math tutor. She taught eighth-grade math to Joseph, who is a 2003 graduate of Saint Gabriel Consolidated School, a 2007 graduate of Mount Notre Dame High School and a recent graduate of the University of Georgia.

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Princeton QB McGill plays for pride By Nick Dudukovich

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SHARONVILLE - It’s early October, and Princeton football is still relevant. The Vikings’ (5-1) current roster is reviving a once-proud program, which was known for a time as one of the preeminent football schools in the state. One of the players leading this resurgence is senior quarterback Nate McGill. Back in 2008 when McGill was a freshman, he learned about Princeton’s rich football tradition, which includes three state titles (1978,1983, 1987), two runner-ups (1972, 1982, 1990), and six postseason appearances during the 1980s. He also learned about, and experienced firsthand some of the program’s leaner years. The Vikings haven’t made the state playoffs since 2007. Before that it was 2001, and then 1993. Last year the Vikings were 3-7, after consecutive 5-5 campaigns in 2008 and 2009. “I learned a lot of how Princeton was No. 1 in the country and had the top players at every position and was going to the state playoffs all the time,” McGill said. “So this season, I said I want to do the same thing, so (the team has) worked hard, trying do to do the same thing the former athletes

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Princeton senior quarterback Nate McGill had 10 passing touchdowns through the first six weeks of the season. have done at Princeton.” McGill is having a stellar year for the Vikings and has passed for 708 yards and 10 touchdowns, in addition to rushing for 281 yards and a score. His 10 passing touchdowns are the seventh most thrown on the Ohio side of the river. Princeton head coach Gary Croley, who was once himself a standout player for the Vikings, believes his signal caller exemplifies what “Princeton pride” is all about. “He’s a kid that bleeds the red and gray,” Croley said. “You can count on him in the classroom and on the field, and as a competitor...” McGill said he knew the Vikings would be near the

top of the Greater Miami Conference standings before the season began because of the team’s offseason work ethic. “We worked hard in the offseason, and I knew it would pay off eventually,” he said. “I predicted this would happen; we have a great senior class and great leaders on the team.” McGill started playing the game when he was 9 years old. He started off as a defensive lineman but switched when the team’s starting quarterback got hurt. He’s played quarterback ever since the switch. As the Vikings’ field general, he knows his success is contingent upon the play of his offensive line, run-

ning back and wide receivers. This understanding has helped McGill emerge as a team leader and the type of field general Croley needs. “He takes control of the huddle and the locker room,” Croley said. “He’s a kid that’s an extension of the coaching staff out there on the field...he’s a kid everyone looks up to.” And like other good quarterbacks, McGill has shown the desire to improve when confronted with adversity. After the Vikings first loss of the year to Sycamore, Sept. 30, the senior quarterback initiated a meeting with Croley to find out what he could do better to help the team win. “You can tell it’s an honor for him to wear those horns, and it upsets him when people maybe don’t go as hard as they can for that...tradition,” Croley said. With the regular season heading into its final weeks, and the Vikings fighting for a playoff spot, McGill will continue his plan of bringing winning football back to Viking stadium. “The success feels real good,” McGill said. “We are bringing back the legacy of old Princeton pride, and we are just trying to incorporate that back into Princeton.” For more coverage, visit Cincinnati.com/Blogs/Press Preps, facebook.com/press preps and Nick on Twitter at @PressPrepsNick.

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Senior Phillip Schuholz (6) is escorted on a 21-yard touchdown run by lineman Larson Graham (62) in the second quarter of Wyoming’s 28-7 win over Taylor Oct. 6. Schuholz picked up 175 yards running behind an offensive line anchored by fellow seniors Graham, Terry Davis and Peter Kraner.

This week’s action Mason 14, Princeton 7

Zach Boden’s 22-yard scoring pass from J.D. Sprague with 6:34 left in the game proved to be the winning score as the Comets beat the Vikings. Princeton’s lone score was a 10-yard pass from Nate McGill to Demarco Thomas. Thomas rushed for 185 yards in the loss. Next up: the 5-2 Vikings play Fairfield Oct. 14.

Wyoming 28, Taylor 7

Playing on Thursday, Oct. 6, the Cowboys won by three touchdowns at home to improve their overall record to 4-3. Phillip Schuholz ran for 175 yards and a touchdown for Wyoming, while Max Kadish caught six passes for 111 yards In the Cincinnati Hills League, the Cowboys are 3-1. Next up: Wyoming’s at Mariemont Oct. 14.

Wyoming women volley victoriously By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

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Sophomore Jessica Leish serves for Wyoming during a win over Deer Park on Sept. 27 at Wyoming. The 6-1 Leish is the target of several Division I colleges.

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Wyoming junior Tatiyana Ali digs the ball during a Cowboys’ victory over Reading. Ali is one of six players coach Julie Plitt considers as a Division I college recruit.

WYOMING - Going into October, Julie Plitt’s Wyoming High School volleyball team was undefeated. Not only had they not lost a match, they had not even lost a game. On Oct. 1, that streak was ended by McNicholas. The Lady Rockets were No. 5 in the state, the Cowboys No. 2. After the brief setback, Wyoming’s girls put the hammer down, taking the next three games to run their record (at the time) to 18-0. “The team just comes out stays focused,” Plitt said. “They stay together. There’s really only been one game where we were down. They play hard from the time the whistle blows until the game is over.” Plitt believes she has six potential Division I volleyball recruits on her squad. Six Cowboy names appear in the Cincinnati Hills League top 10 attack statistics, nine in the top 20. Junior Tatiyana Ali is one of those. She’s a 5-9 middle blocker. “She’s had some looks

from people,” Plitt said."She isn’t real tall, but she jumps like she’s 6-1.” Sophomore Jessica Leish might be the most soughtafter Cowboy. Already at 61, she’s the Wyoming leader in kills. “She’s a great hitter and all-around player,” Plitt said. “She’s already been on some visits and had some full-ride offers.” The University of Cincinnati, Buffalo, Ohio State, Duke, and North Carolina are among the schools wanting to leash in Leish. Kelsey Maxwell is another sophomore who helps the taller Wyoming girls play their game around the net. Maxwell leads the CHL in assists. “She’s an outstanding setter,” Plitt said. “She just runs the show. She gets it done day in and day out and is a great leader on the court.” Senior Emily Fraik led in kills last year and is multitalented on the court. This year she’s the league’s second-best server, behind teammate Leish. “She plays front row, back row, she’s an allaround great player,” Plitt said. “She’s very dominant

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Wyoming sophomore Kelsey Maxwell sets the ball during the Cowboys’ victory over Madeira on Sept. 20. Coach Julie Plitt’s squad is ranked second in the state and Maxwell leads the Cincinnati Hills League in assists. and controls the ball. She knows where to place it. She’s an awesome server.” Then, there’s Lil Krekeler who seems to be a factor in most Wyoming sports she plays. The 5-7 senior’s contributions are dependable across the board, despite her lack of height in terms of volleyball. “An awesome athlete, great court awareness,” Plitt said of Krekeler. “She plays awesome back row for us

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Sophomore Kelsey Maxwell serves during Wyoming’s Oct. 1 game against McNicholas. Wyoming dropped the first game, its first of the season, but came back to win the next three and the match. The Cowboys finished the regular season 20-0. and is all over the court. She is our most consistent player overall. She’s a great server and knows where to place the ball. She can put the ball where they’re not and anticipate where it’s going.” Fraik is the tallest Cowboy at 6-2, an inch bigger than Leish. Wyoming’s size is better than most teams they face and Plitt will soon

add a 5-11 player in Megan Schneider, another talented sophomore. “Megan, we’ve missed all season,” Plitt said. “She had a broken arm. It really has changed our team as we really hadn’t had our whole team together on the court. She’s a dominant player.” Schneider’s presence will allow Ali to move to the outside and will make the team stronger. Factor in the leadership of senior libero Claire Rodrigue and the Cowboys are having the best season of Plitt’s Wyoming career. (In her early coaching stint at Reading, she won 65 straight CHL games.) “We really have a great variety of players and strengths,” Plitt said. “The strongest thing is we don’t make a lot of errors. They put the ball in play and are aggressive doing it.” Because of their great chemistry, Plitt’s girls have fun in practice, but are also intense. Plitt claims the competitiveness makes the practices some of the toughest she’s seen. The Cowboys regular season wraps up at Madeira Oct. 13.

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• In the Division II sectional at Mason Wyoming’s Tess Thoresen and Rachel Berg lost in the doubles final to CHCA’s Dominique Baxter and Holly Dahmus Oct. 7. The Cowboys’ sophomore tandem of Madeline Boster and Madison Bourbon tri-

• Wyoming went to 18-0 beating McNicholas on Oct. 1, 21-25, 25-15, 25-12, 25-23. The first set was the first set loss of the season for the Cowboys who rallied and took the next three. Wyoming went to 19-0 with a win over Taylor 25-12,

Emily Stites was the overall winner in 19:09.81. Sammy Schwartz finished 11th for the Cowboys (21:14.77), while Katherine Irvine was 22nd (21:45.51).

25-12, 25-12 on Oct. 4. Wyoming beat Reading 25-6, 25-18, 25-8 to finish the regular season 20-0.

Boys soccer

• Wyoming beat CHCA 2-1 Oct. 1 as Scott Perry and David Weinrich found the net.

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• Princeton’s Claudia Saunders placed third in the Division I flight at the St. Xavier Invitational, Oct. 1. Saunders recorded a time of 19 minutes, 13.75 seconds.

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• Wyoming’s boys were third in the Division II portion of the St. Xavier Invitational Oct. 1. Seth Gold was sixth overall (17:35.29), Ian Goertzen was ninth (17:43.96), Andrew Tamanko was 12th (17:57.41), Ben Stites was 25th (18:17.13) and Nate Johnson was 30th (18:32.96).

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Wyoming senior Lily Grace prepares to send the ball upfield in the Cowboys’ 2-1 win over Finneytown Oct. 5. Michelle Jolson and Maddie Clark netted the Wyoming goals. Before the game, seniors Grace, Jolson, Mary Tess Irvine, Shannon O’Hara, Meghan McAllister and Caroline Tighe were recognized at their final regular season home game.

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Wyoming defender Todd Goodall prepares to clear the ball at Finneytown on Oct. 4. The Cowboys won the game 3-0 behind two goals by Clifford Ngong and one by Daniel Richtand. Harrison Glover got the shutout.

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Wyoming’s school board says residents prefer renovating the current middle school, rather than replacing it on-site or at a new location. Do you agree with the board? Why or why not? “In regards to the Wyoming Board of Education’s stance on the middle school, this taxpayer for one, strongly disagrees with any decision this current board makes on the middle school. No decision should be made until the entire board is replaced starting with this year’s elections. “The most glaring problem is this building was renovated back in 1999-2000 with a levy that we are currently still paying on, but due to the fact that this board has allowed past administrators to hire people that are not even close to being qualified to maintain our precious facilities along with what appears to be purposeful neglect. The lack of maintenance doesn’t start or stop with the middle school, it is a problem district wide. “Since the total depletion of 51⁄2 maintenance men in 1999 to currently two, these buildings are lacking the necessary maintenance needed to ensure their longevity and now the cleaning of these buildings are currently being done in a half (hearted) manner to the point where chemicals are only used once a week in the restrooms. “Until these issues are resolved I urge the residents of Wyoming not to vote for any improvements until some serious changes are made in personnel and with the board, and it starts this November. If we allow this trend to continue we will be doing renovations every 10-12 years or sooner unless we get the right people in place instead of those that enjoy their photo-ops. Qualifications of those hired to make sure our facilities are taken care of now and for generations to come should come with the same priority we use to hire teachers. After all we expect to have the best teachers and the same standard should apply to the maintenance and custodial staff.” Sports Announcer Do the recent changes to the Facebook network concern you? Why or why not? “They don’t so much concern me as deter me. Facebook is fun, but not a necessary part of my life. I don’t have time to keep relearning how to use the site effectively. I find myself spending less time on Facebook, and not really missing it all that much!” J.S.B. “Seems to me that the privacy issues are of a concern, though Facebook insists it is doing all they can to protect your privacy. One example is the archiving and retrieval of the messaging area, and that alone can be disturbing when you are privately messaging someone ... ‘just sayin’!’” O.H.R.

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Proven leadership delivering results

It has been my privilege to serve on the Princeton Board of Education for the past four years and I think we can all be proud of the outstanding results achieved within that short period. First and foremost, academic results continue to improve with district-wide test scores improving every year and six of our 10 schools (and the district) achieving an Excellent rating during that time. Lincoln Heights has achieved its highest rating ever and the achievement gap between Caucasian and African American students continues to decline at a rapid pace. We have also seen significant cuts in spending, more than $13 million in the last two years alone; cuts that were painful but necessary. We took great effort to reduce costs before staffing reductions became unavoidable. We saved more than $1 million per year via energy usage optimization, another $800,000 by moving to self funded health insurance and workers compensation, and

more than $ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 through optimization of our transportation routes (while still providing full service busing!). Bob Maine Finally, we Community have agreed to three-year Press guest new contracts with columnist our two unions, providing zero pay raises and zero step increases along with greater share of health insurance cost sharing. During very difficult economic times, we worked with our communities to pass a bond levy for the construction of a new middle school and high school, an investment which will complete the major infrastructure needs of the district for the next 50-plus years and will provide a 21st century learning environment for our students and staff. To cap it off, these schools will be built for the lowest

Elections Viewpoints guidelines Tri-County Press invites all candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot to submit one guest column, to run sometime before the election. The guidelines: • Columns should no more than 300 words, and are subject to editing. • Columns must include a current color head shot (.jpg format). • Columns must include a short biography of the candidate. • Columns will be published no later than Wednesday, Oct. 26. • All columns must be submitted, via e-mail, no later than noon the Wednesday before publication. We encourage you to submit columns as early as possible to avoid a backlog near Election Day. No columns will be accepted after Wednesday, Oct. 19. • All columns will be posted online, cost seen in decades, providing great value to the taxpayers. As a parent of three children in the district (and one 2011 graduate), I have a passion for Princeton and believe we have the lead-

but we can not guarantee print publication, especially for columns submitted close to the Oct. 19 deadline. • Candidates are welcome to respond to opponents’ columns with a letter of no more than 200 words, but we will run only one column per candidate. • These guidelines also apply to proponents and opponents of any local issues, such as tax levies. E-mail columns or questions to Editor Dick Maloney, rmaloney@communitypress.com. ership team to continue this great progress; proven leadership, delivering results. Bob Maine is running for re-election to the Princeton City School District Board of Education.

Building bridges to Hispanic community Relationships are very personal experiences for human beings. From the time of our birth, we learn the value of closeness to another person and the warmth that this closeness brings to our lives. BRIDGES for a Just Community exists at the nexus of building lasting, sustainable and equitable communities for all people strengthened by mutual respect, inclusion, justice and collaboration. It is through these values that BRIDGES stands in a powerful relationship with the Hispanic community to bring attention to the important contributions made by thousands of men, women and children who now call Greater Cincinnati “home.” Having contact with diverse groups is the first step in building relationships, which is why recent data signals progress. In BRIDGES’ recent study (The Greater Cincinnati Survey – Spring 2010 with the University of Cincinnati), we learned that approximately one-third of region residents who are White (32 percent) said they have contact with

a Hispanic person as a good friend; and 36 percent of African Americans report the same relationship. Fortunately, Lynnette in the 2010 surHeard vey, a majority Community of Hispanic residents said they Press guest have contact columnist with a white person as a good friend (81 percent), which is substantially higher than the 2007 survey report. This progress bodes well as more efforts are made to build and sustain lasting relationships with people who are Hispanic. During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 16), BRIDGES encourages our community to learn more about our Hispanic neighbors. A complete list of upcoming Hispanic events and activities is available online at www.cincinnatihhm.org. With the growth of the local Hispanic population in the 15-

With the growth of the local Hispanic population in the 15-county Tristate area, building and sustaining meaningful relationships makes a lot of sense. county Tristate area, building and sustaining meaningful relationships makes a lot of sense. The number of Hispanic residents has more than doubled in the last 10 years (from 24,630 in 2000 to 55,120 in 2010), which accounts for more almost 25 percent of Greater Cincinnati’s population growth. The Hispanic population contributes $2.4 billion to the local economy. Not only are more Hispanics and Latinos living in the area, more are visiting the region as a direct result of efforts from local Hispanic organizations. In the last few years, three national conventions advancing the Hispanic

community have made Cincinnati their “home away from home” for a few days. In particular, just this past summer, Cincinnati played host to more than 19,000 attendees of the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) national convention that poured millions of dollars into the local economy and offered unprecedented cultural experiences. We have much to learn from one another, and BRIDGES believes that every day of the year offers the potential to meet and begin to build a lasting relationship with someone from the Hispanic community. Especially during this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, BRIDGES encourages everyone to participate by making an effort to get to know your Hispanic neighbors and participating in some of the special events and activities that will enrich our lives and build new relationships. For more information BRIDGES for a Just Community, please visit www.bridgescincinnati.org. Lynnette M. Heard, M.Ed. is president and CEO of BRIDGES for a Just Community.

County fighting childhood obesity In Hamilton County, we are aware of childhood obesity – nearly one in three of our third-graders are overweight or obese. We know about its devastating effects – obese kids face life-long health issues, not to mention social stigma and low self esteem. Most importantly, we’re taking action to prevent childhood obesity with WeTHRIVE!, a countywide movement that works yearround to create healthier environments for our children. In Lockland, Michele Kipp, principal of Lockland Elementary School, makes sure that the classroom is a healthy place for all students. Lockland’s WeTHRIVE! School Health Advisory Council has passed policies that set guidelines for food brought in for birthday celebrations and alternatives to using candy as a reward. In Cincinnati, Jessica Shelly,

food service director for Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), makes healthy options available to more than 33,000 students daily. Last year, Stacy Wegley CPS worked with Community WeTHRIVE! to Press guest become the first district in columnist school Hamilton County to adopt nutrition guidelines for foods and beverages sold to students, putting these standards in place one year before required by law. In Woodlawn, residents Cornelia Armstrong and Melcenia Hunter oversee the WeTHRIVE! community garden. Their bountiful harvest over the summer provided healthy fresh vegetables for

children in area daycare centers. The two gardeners also shared their passion with kids from the Woodlawn Recreation Center, passing on skills and knowledge to the next generation. Also in Woodlawn, Adale Hall led Lawson Valley Day Care to become the first child care center in Hamilton County to adopt the WeTHRIVE! Physical Activity and Nutrition Resolution for Child Care Centers, promoting a healthy start in life for our youngest citizens. Over the summer in Avondale, children and teens attended a series of four WeTHRIVE! Do Right! Teen Cooking & Garden classes developed by The Center for Closing the Health Gap. These sessions, held at Southern Baptist Church, brought hands-on healthy cooking and gardening lessons to kids who are at high risk for obesity.

Throughout Hamilton County, pediatric medical groups have joined the WeTHRIVE! Hamilton County Obesity Learning Collaborative, a program created by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to train and support physicians in the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity. You can see that WeTHRIVE! is working hard to keep our children healthy, during National Childhood Obesity Awareness month and every other month of the year. Read more about what we’re doing by visiting WatchUsThrive.org. While you are there, sign up to join the WeTHRIVE! movement. We can help you make a difference in your own way. Stacy Wegley, MS, ACSM, is the director of Health Promotion and Education for Hamilton County Public Health.

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A steady crowd milled about Glendale’s Village Square during the 47th annual Street Fair, Saturday, Sept. 24. Festivities included crafts for kids, a human hamster ball and local vendors. Fair fare from local restaurants, as well as wine and beer, was served. Musical guests included the Princeton High School a cappella choir, as well as Stoopid Rooster and Bipolar.

Neusole Glassworks demonstrates glass blowing at the Glendale Street Fair.

Natalie Lotspeich, right, owner of the Dog Depot, grooms a dog during Glendale’s Street Fair.

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The human hamster ball made a spash at the Glendale Street Fair Sept. 24.

Princeton Key Club adviser Dana Zinnecker, center, works with high school students at the LaRosa’s booth at the Glendale Street Fair on Sept. 24.

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ART EXHIBITS

Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Main Street Gallery. Fine works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pencil, collage, enamel, mono-type and mono-print. Through Nov. 20. 782-2462. Springdale.

DRINK TASTINGS

Rudi Wiest Riesling Tasting, 7:30-10 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, Tasting flight of Rudi Wiest’s selections. Explore varied palate, from dry to sweet. Rieslings have complexity incorporating minerality, fruit flavors and elegance. Family friendly. $45. Reservations required. 761-9463. Wyoming.

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BENEFITS

Village Squares, 8-10:30 p.m., St. Gabriel Consolidated School, 18 W. Sharon Ave., Club for experienced square dancers and round dancers. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Glendale.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

FARMERS MARKET

Springdale Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike, Presented by Springdale Farmers’ Market. 346-5712. Springdale.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Rich McDonough and Deborah Aull, 7-9 p.m., Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road, Authors discuss and sign copies of their new action-packed non-fiction book: “A Cincinnati Private Eye Protecting Princess Di: A Fascinating Footnote In History.” Family friendly. Free. 794-9329. Kenwood.

ON STAGE - THEATER

The Sisters Rosensweig, 8-10:30 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Comedy by Wendy Wasserstein, directed by Julie Jordan. $15, $12 students with ID. Presented by Stagecrafters. Through Oct. 23. 793-6237. Sharonville.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. Environmentally responsible. Includes flower and vegetable gardens, children’s garden, hiking trails, barns and barnyards, sunflower and other fields, seasonal farmers market, gift shop and visitors center. Guided tours, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on second and fourth Saturdays. $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. Through Dec. 23. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Thursday Volunteer Day and Potluck Lunch, 10 a.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Call for information or check the website. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. F R I D A Y, O C T . 1 4

ANTIQUES SHOWS

Cincinnati Antiques Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, More than 30 dealers with art and antiques. Concessions available. Benefits Convalescent Hospital for Children. Family friendly. $10. Presented by Association of Volunteers. 561-0950; www.cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org. Sharonville.

ART EXHIBITS

Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

CIVIC

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

Haunted Village, 6-10 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Trick-ortreat throughout village, watch as Mad Scientist makes crazy concoctions, stroll through haunted cemetery; all while trying to outrun the Headless Horseman. Free wagon rides and Monster Mash Dance. $8. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville. St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, 7-11 p.m., St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Civil Warera farmhouse was the boys’ dormitory when school first opened. More than 16 rooms of fright, including the Poltergeist Lab, the Judge’s Chamber, Pirates and the Toxic Waste Room. Tour Detention Hall, new attraction, in back of school; weather permitting. Free parking. Benefits St. Rita School for the Deaf students. $10, $3 off coupon per person online. 771-1060; www.srsdeaf.org. Evendale.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

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

PUBLIC HOURS

Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Walks led by Park District volunteers. Walkers may choose what days they want to walk. Ages 50 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville. Friday Night Fun Zone, 5-8 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Activities from arts and crafts to games and relays for children. Family friendly. $25. Reservations required. 985-6715; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 1 5

ANTIQUES SHOWS

Wine, Art, Beer and Cigar Festival, 7-10:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, VIP hour 6-7 p.m. More than 50 craft beers, 25 unique wines, cigar tent, art and food. Benefits Sharonville Fine Arts Center and Playhouse in the Park. $50 VIP, $25. 554-1722; sharonvillechamberwabc.com. Sharonville.

CIVIC

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

CRAFT SHOWS

St. Gertrude Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Gertrude Parish, 7630 Shawnee Run Road, More than 100 crafters offer unique gifts and one-of-a-kind items in all price ranges. Food and fresh-baked goods available for purchase. Proceeds fund outreach programs that benefit those in need. 985-9144; www.stgertrude.org. Madeira.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Haunted Village, 6-10 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, $8. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville. St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, 7-11 p.m., St. Rita School for the Deaf, $10, $3 off coupon per person online. 771-1060; www.srsdeaf.org. Evendale. Family Costume Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Games and stories, marshmallow roasting, costume contest, prizes and more. Family friendly. $6, $4 children and seniors. 5636663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Music at Ascension, 7 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Sanctuary. Elena Ulynova, pianist. Free, donations accepted. 793-3288. Montgomery.

MUSIC - OLDIES

Ron Nessler, 7-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Free. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale.

Cincinnati Antiques Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, $10. 561-0950; www.cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - THEATER

ART EXHIBITS

PUBLIC HOURS

Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society Exhibit, Noon-4 p.m., Evergreen Retirement Community, Free. 948-2308; grtrcincyws.blogspot.com. Hartwell. Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

AUCTIONS

Scratching Post Auction, 1-4 p.m., Meier’s Wine Cellars, 6955 Plainfield Road, Benefits The Scratching Post Cat Shelter and Adoption Center. Family friendly. Free. Presented by The Scratching Post. 984-6369. Silverton.

The Sisters Rosensweig, 8-10:30 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, $15, $12 students with ID. 793-6237. Sharonville.

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The 46th Annual Cincinnati Art and Antiques Festival, presented by Fifth Third Asset Management will take place Oct. 14, 15 and 16 at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. This year’s show will feature 30 antique and art dealers from the U.S., Panama and France. The show is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The threeDay General Admission is $10. The Festival is produced by the Association of Volunteers. Convalescent Hospital for Children. Proceeds benefit the Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy Department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The Preview Party, Art, Antiques and All That Jazz, will be Thursday, Oct. 13, 6-10 p.m., chaired by Fleming Ackermann, Dulany Anning, and Amy DeWitt. It will be an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s exhibitors and their collections of 18th and 19th and 20th century art and antiques. At 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, the Festival presents Susan Sully, a leading expert on Southern regional architecture and design, and a lecturer at Sotheby’s, the Smithsonian and other major shows and events. The Lecture and Luncheon is $60 and reservations required. The Appraisal Affair, chaired by Adele Craft with Wes Cowan, the History Detective, is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The cost will be $10 per item with a limit of two items per person. Call 561-0950 for schedule and time reservation. $10 admission to the Festival required. A raffle will include a case of Napa Valley Cabernet wines, jewelry, and more. Make your reservations at CincinnatiAntiquesFestival.org or call 561-0950. S U N D A Y, O C T . 1 6

ANTIQUES SHOWS

Cincinnati Antiques Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, $10. 561-0950; www.cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org. Sharonville.

ART EXHIBITS

Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Yoga, Stress and You: Workshop in Stress Management, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Examine the psychology and physiology of stress, identify warning signals and design a stress-free lifestyle with correct breathing, meditation and postures. Ages 18 and up. $90. Reservations required. 9856742; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Todd Yohn, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $10, $5 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. 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.

ON STAGE - THEATER

SHOPPING

PUBLIC HOURS

Monster Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Auditorium. Half-price sale 2:30-3:30 p.m. Items include furniture, housewares, toys, books, adult and children’s clothes and more. Free. 782-8629. Springdale.

The Sisters Rosensweig, 3-5:30 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, $15, $12 students with ID. 793-6237. Sharonville. Gorman Heritage Farm, Noon-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. M O N D A Y, O C T . 1 7

ART EXHIBITS Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society Exhibit, Noon-4 p.m., Evergreen Retirement Community, Free. 948-2308; grtrcincyws.blogspot.com. Hartwell. Nature’s Miracles: Pottery and Paintings by Sharon Bazzle, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Free. 522-3860; www.clovernook.org. North College Hill. Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

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BUSINESS MEETINGS

American Society for Quality Dinner Meeting, 6-8:30 p.m., Raffel’s Banquet Hall, 10160 Reading Road, $15. Presented by American Society for Quality. asqcincinnati.org. Evendale.

DRINK TASTINGS

Wine Tasting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Meritage Restaurant, 1140 Congress Ave., Includes four tastings with cheese and fruit plate. $15. 376-8134. Glendale.

ART EXHIBITS Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale. CIVIC

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

FARMERS MARKET

Wyoming Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Village Green Park - Wyoming, 400 Wyoming Ave., Corner of Wyoming and Oak avenues. Local organic and sustainably-raised fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat, and carefully produced cottage products. Presented by Wyoming Farmers Market. 761-6263; www.wyomingfarmersmarket.net. Wyoming.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Live at the Uni, 7-9:30 p.m., Universalist Church-Montgomery, Montgomery and Remington roads, Music by Kim Pensyl, jazz pianist, and Rusty Burge, vibraphonist. Reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drink specials at Stone Creek Dining Company follows. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Montgomery Arts Commission. 891-2424; www.montgomeryohio.org. Montgomery.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Overeaters Anonymous, Noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Room 101. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 921-1922. Kenwood. Overeaters Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Montgomery Assembly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road, Room 16A. Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 921-1922. Montgomery.

DRINK TASTINGS

Wine Down Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Corwyn Apparel, 415 Glensprings Drive, Suite 205, Free wine tasting. Free. Reservations required. 252-8058; www.corwynapparel.com. Springdale.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

RECREATION

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

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Wednesday Night Gardening, 6 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Call for information or check the website. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

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Kids can go trick or treating through Kings Island’s new Dinosaurs Alive! attraction as part of Howl-O-Fest, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Besides candy stops, hundreds of pumpkins, prizes, and crafts, kids can uncover a giant skeleton at a dig site or decorate a mini pumpkin to take home. Entrance to Dinosaurs Alive! is an additional fee of $5. Howl-O-Fest, which is noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October, also includes a hay bale maze, petting zoo, costume contest and more. For tickets, visit www.visitkingsisland.com. Halloween Haunt opens 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 29 for those looking for a bone-chilling time. There are 13 attractions, including two mazes. It is not recommended for children. For tickets, visit www.visitkingsisland.com/haunt.

Line Dance, 1-2 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springdale. Line Dance Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Sycamore Senior Center, $2. 769-0046. Blue Ash.

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“Art Deco: Fashion and Design in the Jazz Age,” a new exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum, showcases art deco costumes. Curator Cynthia Amneus is shown with pieces in the exhibit, which runs through Jan. 1. Call 513-721-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiartmusuem.org.

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Spicy or traditional, meatloaf is still comfort food Each month, I film my cable TV show “Love Starts in the Kitchen” at Union Township TV located at Firehouse No. 51 in Union Township, Clermont County. Sometimes I have guests and sometimes it’s just me cooking. Justin Hawthorne is the media production specialist who does the filming, and he and Gina DiMario, media/communications manager, do the editing together. Between just the three of us, we put out award-winning cooking shows. I do the shows the same way I do these columns, and jokingly call it “reality cooking” since it’s me who does all the purchasing, prep, cooking, etc. I just finished a show on my favorite comfort foods, and I couldn’t leave out this delicious meatloaf.

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Meatloaf with spicy glaze/sauce

Mae Ploy is a sweet, yet hot, chili sauce. It’s addictive and can now be found in most grocery stores. Now if you don’t like a sauce with a kick, substitute the optional barbecue sauce. That’s what makes the meatloaf “two ways.”

Preheat oven to 375. Film bottom of skillet with olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft but not brown. Set aside. Mix ketchup and Asian chili sauce together and divide into half. You’ll have 1 cup total and will put 1⁄4 cup into the meatloaf mixture and the rest will be used to baste and serve as extra sauce on the side. Mix together breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire, oregano, 1⁄4 cup ketchup mixture, salt and pepper. Add meat and onion mixture and gently mix to combine. Shape into a loaf and put on sprayed baking sheet. Bake 50 minutes to 60 minutes or until done – internal temperature will be 160 and/or juices will run clear. About 15 minutes before meatloaf is done, baste with about half of ketchup mixture. After roasting, let sit five minutes before slicing

and serve with extra sauce.

Meatloaf with traditional glaze/sauce:

This has more traditional flavor. Use 1⁄4 cup of this in the meatloaf mixture and use the rest to baste and serve alongside. Mix together: 1 cup ketchup 1 ⁄2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 ⁄8 teaspoon each: ground allspice and cloves

Tips from Rita’s kitchen:

Use a light hand when forming meatloaf or burgers. Don’t form too “tight” of a mixture – that’s what makes them tough. A light hand gives you a much better texture. Bacon on top? Why not? Regular or turkey bacon works fine. Even easier: Use your favorite purchased barbecue sauce

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Rita’s got two ways for you to fix that old favorite, meatloaf. Add cream cheese and mash until cheese melts. Season to taste and add a dollop or two of butter if you like.

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cook. This would be delicious alongside the meatloaf. Eileen sautés a small chopped onion in a bit of butter. It takes a while over medium heat until the onion is very soft but not brown. Sometimes she adds garlic. She adds a generous couple of cups chopped tomatoes.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

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Accept it: Your little friend is always going to shed God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. -Unknown

Visit Cincinnati.com/giveaways for your chance to be an honorary ball kid at a Xavier University men’s basketball game. Each winner will be notified by Xavier and will serve as a honorary ball kid at one home game. Winners will receive two tickets to the game, a shirt and shorts and the thrill of being on the Cintas Center floor during the game.

No purchase is necessary. You must be a resident of Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana and be in the 4th-8th grades to be eligible to enter. A parent or legal guardian must enter for each child. Deadline to enter is 9 a.m. October 26, 2011. For a complete list of rules visit Cincinnati.com/giveaways.

T h e r e ’s been a lot of controversy through the years over who actually wrote the much-loved Marsie Hall “Serenity Newbold Prayer,” but as a life-time Marsie’s pet lover, I Menagerie can tell you that they owned a dog or cat who shedded profusely. I’m not saying this because I am some sort of Sherlock Holmes. The loose hair issue is something that all pet owners have to come to grips with, and there is truly no answer. Some come to this understanding sooner than others, depending on how inherently neurotic they are. It is a personal journey that all depends on your personality type. I liken it to Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ “Five Stages of Grief.” First, there is “denial.” This happens to all firsttime pet owners. Picture this: You have a job interview and are in a hurry. You are wearing your brand-new charcoal grey “power” suit. Stopping for a moment, for luck, you pick up your precious white Persian kitten or Samoyed puppy and give it a little cuddle to say

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There are many options for removing pet hair from clothing and furniture available. goodbye. “I’ll be home soon,” you call out as you walk out the door. Ten minutes later, you are running back inside desperately searching for a lint brush because you realized once you were in the car and halfway down the street that your outfit is covered in fur. So, by the time you get to the interview you are a frazzled mess because you couldn’t find a descent lint brush and had to resort to using regular Scotch tape to try to get some of the darned stuff off of yourself. That takes us to the second stage: “anger.” You are understandably upset that you had to go to the interview feeling self-conscious about your appearance. Being a reasonable person, you decide so that this won’t happen again you‘ll go to the store and purchase a lint-brush. How hard could that be? Harder than you think, because once you get to the store you will come face to face with floor to ceiling displays of lint removers that look like rollers with sticky tape, Velcro brushes and melted rubber balls on handles. They have fancy names like, “Mr. Sticky,” “The Lint Wizard” and “Pet Hair Buster” and come with price tags to match. All have the word “miracle” somewhere on their packaging. Welcome to the “bargaining” stage, because you are about to embark upon a vicious cycle of trying dozens of versions and

ending up with a houseful of lint removers you only used once but don’t throw away because you feel guilty that they cost so much money. At this point “depression” takes over and everyone deals with it differently. This has taken many down the road of getting suckered in by late-night infomercials and ordering “As Seen on TV” pet hair removers that cost $19.95 if you act quickly and call in the next 10 minutes. These contraptions tend to make the problem worse because they usually attach to the vacuum cleaner and scare your pet so much that most of their fur falls out anyway. Eventually though, like me, most pet owners arrive at the final stage: “acceptance.” You not only know, but own the concept that short of wrapping your dog or cat in Saran Wrap (which you should never, ever do) it is possible to remove some, but never all of the pet hair from your clothing. This is a tremendously freeing experience. Plus, there is an upside. Like my friend, Mona Klingenberg who works at Atlas Dry Cleaner in Newport says, “All you have to do is match your pets to your wardrobe and you can save money!” For more pet care tips, visit www.marsiesmenagerie.com. If you have any ideas for future stories please contact Marsie Hall Newbold at marsolete@ insightbb.com.

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The Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club presents a ballot issues forum, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Local ballot issue representatives are excited to present their platforms to the voting public at this free event. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring at least one can of tuna for the North East Emergency Distribution Services (NEEDS) Foodbank. Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club Vice President Ann Neuer will emcee the ballot issues forum, in which each speaker will have three minutes to present. Following each speaker, Blue Ash City Council Candidate John Dillon will moderate a short the questionand-answer period. Neuer will end the evening with some final comments. Issues to be presented include referenda on Senate

Bill 5 (State Issue 2) and the National Health Care Initative (Issue 3), and Hamilton County children’s services levy and the indigent care levy, neither of which will raise taxes. The November and January meetings of BANDC will also feature special guest speakers. On Nov. 15, Symmes Township Trustee Phil Beck will discuss his experience serving in Afghanistan. On Jan. 17, 2012, world-renowned author Jon Entine will speak on DNA: “Why Bigotry should be a Thing of the Past.” The Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club meets September through June at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Blue Ash Recreation Center. BANDC has just launched its own website at BlueAshNEDems.org. For more information, contact BANDC at BANDC@ Blueashnedems.org.

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Madeira business makes base for tennis trophy By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

MADEIRA - Gilson’s Engraving in Madeira has done it again. The Miami Avenue business that provided an engraved pewter trophy for Denzel Washington’s 2007 movie, “The Great Debaters,” and that engraved flatware for the royal yacht Britannia has been tapped for another high-profile honor: Building and engraving a mahogany and sterling silver base for a Rookwood Pottery vase that together make the permanent trophy for the international Western & Southern Open in august at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Tony Gilson of Gilson’s Engraving said the base is 16 inches in diameter and six inches high, which includes two tiers of three inches each. “It’s a magnificent-looking trophy,” Gilson said. People watching the tennis open on television may

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Here’s the permanent trophy for the international Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Gilson’s Engraving in Madeira made the mahogany and sterling silver base. JEANNE HOUCK/STAFF

Gilson’s Engraving in Madeira was chosen to build and engrave a mahogany and sterling silver base for a Rookwood Pottery vase that together make the permanent trophy for the international Western & Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Here is Tony Gilson at work. have caught glimpses of it on ESPN2. Gilson said the base features the logo of the Western & Southern Financial Group of downtown Cincinnati, which will keep and

time that Gilson's Engraving has contributed to the open trophy, Rookwood Pottery is not a newcomer to the championship. “The trophies are handcrafted by Rookwood Pot-

display the trophy after the names of the male and female open winners are added. The winners received different trophies. While this is the first

tery … in Over-the-Rhine,” said Lisa Biank Fasig, director of public relations with JZMcBride and Associates in downtown Cincinnati. “In fact, Rookwood made the very first winner mementos for the championship when it launched, way back in 1899.” Gilson’s moved from the

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Jay Asher, best-selling author of “Thirteen Reasons Why,” was named the 2011 Teen Read Week spokesperson. And he’s coming to Cincinnati. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, Jay Asher will be at the Main Library downtown to talk about his books and meet his fans. Local teens selected “Thirteen Reasons Why” as the 2011 title for “Teen On the Same Page,” the Library’s community-wide reading program for teens. The book deals with the all-too timely and urgent issues of bullying, depression and teen suicide. We are partnering with local experts, including the Surviving the Teens suicide prevention program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, to get information for teens, their parents, and their teachers about how to deal with these serious issues. These workshops are taking place at various locations throughout the month, and teens can find more information about them at teenspace.cincinnatilibrary. org/samepage. The website has links to important local resources that can help teens help themselves or someone they love. At the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, their mission is to connect everyone in the community with ideas and information that they need and want. During this Teen Read Week, teens will get to

Kenwood Towne Center to Madeira four years ago. The business engraves by hand or machine everything from Swarovski crystal to swords - including objects purchased from Gilson’s at the store or online at www.gilsonsonline.com and objects bought elsewhere. “Gilson’s in Madeira represents the high quality and unique services available in Madeira,” said Stephen Shaw, president of the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. “The Madeira Chamber of Commerce is proud to congratulate Gilson’s for winning the right to provide engraving services for an international showcase event with the stature of the ATP Western & Southern Open. “To have its work on display on the championship trophy, a symbol of the ‘best of the best,’ is a fitting tribute to the quality of Gilson’s engraving services and products,” Shaw said.

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BUSINESS NOTES Romer named vice president

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to interest an claim 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 24, 2011, 11AM. 11378 Pike, Springfield Springdale, OH 45246, 513-7715311. Quinn Bateman 2481 Hudson Ave. Norwood, OH 45212, goods, Household furniture, boxes, appliances, TV’s or stereo equip.; Erin Chapel 3450 Kimberly Ct. Cincinnati, OH 45213, Household goods, furniture, boxEugene bikes; es, Sweeten 10099 Wayne Cincinnati, OH 45215, Household goods, furniture, boxes, TV’s or stereo equip; Keith Kurland 1132 N. 76 Ave. Hollywood, FL 33024, goods, Household furniture, boxes, TV’s stereo equip; or Valarie Watkins 2410 Prendergast Pl. OH Reynoldsburg, 43068, Household goods, furniture, boxes, TV’s or stereo equip; Valerie Love PO Box 40321 c/o Patricia Cunningham Cincinnati,OH 45240, goods, Household boxes, TV’s or stereo equip; Darnettae Everhart 1427 Dantzler Dr. Apt G Cincinnati, OH 45215, Furniture, TV’s or stereo equip. 1001666284 A public hearing will be held at the Board of Health meeting on November 10, 2011 at the Springdale Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the following BOARD OF HEALTH REGULA TION R2-2011 A REGULATION OF SPRINGDALE THE BOARD OF HEALTH AMENDING BOARD OF HEALTH REGUR1-2009 LATION WHICH ESTABLISH FOR FEES ED FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS, RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISH MENTS, VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS, AND TEMPORARY FOOD OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE; AND ESTABLISHED FEES FOR FOOD SERVICE OPERATION AND RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISH MENT PLAN REVIEWS. Cammie Mitrione, Secretary 9664

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sources. Romer began his career at Procter & Gamble holding roles within information technology and management. Romer holds a bachelor of arts in computer science from Thomas More College and a master of computer science from The Ohio State University.

Springdale hosts business expo

The Springdale Chamber of Commerce will present its seventh annual Business and Community Expo Tuesday, Oct. 18. The event, at the Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Drive, will take place from 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The expo will feature a chili cook-off, with 10 participants in the competition. Door prizes will be awarded every hour, and local businesses and city departments will sponsor tables and booths to showcase their goods and services.

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Troop 221’s newest Eagle Souts, from left: Jonathan Finney, Matt Larson, Brett Callaghan and Vaughn Bostwick.

Wyoming troop honors four Eagle Scouts Scoutmaster Judge David Stockdale held Court of Honor to present four of his scouts – Vaughn Bostwick, Brett Callaghan, Jonathan Finney and Matt Larson – with the honored Eagle Scout rank. Nationwide only 2 percent of scouts attained Eagle, under Judge Stockdale’s guidance Troop No. 221 is now averaging 30 percent. The scouts’ Eagle projects included Bostwick’s Mississinewa state park’s fisherman’s stone firepit and marsh duckboxes, Callahan’s Gorman Heritage Farm compost structure, Finney’s Messiah Community Church garden, and Larson’s Winton Woods Youth Camp fire ring site and paths. Earning the Eagle Scout rank is not about the finished project, it’s about

the process of learning organization and becoming a leader. The Boy Scouts describes an Eagle Scout as “a young man who is qualified to help others as well as take care of himself. His badge is not a decoration, but rather a symbol of knowledge and ability.” In preparation to earn the rank of Eagle each candidate completed more than 325 different requirements, including hundreds of hours on service projects and 16 months in leadership positions. Bostwick and Callaghan were also elected to Order of the Arrow, the scouts honor society of outdoorsmen. The difference between the lower ranks and that of Eagle, is in the lower ranks the boy can be a follower, but the Eagle service project

requires the scout to be the leader. The honored rank of Eagle is bestowed for life, it is the highest rank attained by only 2 percent of all scouts, and the only rank the Boy Scouts of America recognizes after the age of 18. They will continue in their obligations of honor, loyalty, courage, service and vision – “Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle.” The new Eagle Scouts’ future plans include energy engineering, naturalist education, investigation and wildlife biology. These four now join the ranks of other Eagle Scouts such as film director Steven Spielberg, President Gerald Ford, businessman Sam Walton and 10 of the 11 Apollo astronauts who walked on the moon, including the first, Neil Armstrong.

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Gries Financial of Sharonville bought a tribute painting in honor of Clovernook Center for the Blind’s employees and Board of Trustees. From left: Rob Herman, Kris Jarosz, Sally Gries and artist Lynn Jansen.

Gries Financial honors Clovernook Center with tribute painting Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a not-for-profit organization in North College Hill. Part of Clovernook’s mission is to provide unique opportunities for budding artists who are blind or visually impaired to create original works of art for the agency’s Tribute Paining Program. This program, established in 2009, honors or memorializes loved ones. Gries Financial, an independent investment advisor based in Sharonville, commissioned a painting in honor of Clovernook’s employees and Board of Trustees. Scott Wallace, recreation specialist who assists Clovernook’s artists in creating tribute paintings had the following to say, “This program is wonderful because it not only pays tribute to very special individuals, but it also allows an artist who is blind or visually impaired to express themselves artistically, showcases their talents in Clovernook’s main campus building, gives them the chance to get to know the donor as well as the person being honored, and most of all ... earn additional income (the artist keeps 35 percent).” Clovernook Center was delighted to hear that Gries Financial, wanted to invest in the program through the

“purchase” of a painting in honor of Clovernook’s employees and Board of Trustees. Rob Herman, managing director and investment officer, said, “Seeing the commitment and dedication from the board and employees of Clovernook continues to inspire our firm which is why the Tribute Painting Program made so much sense. The importance of Clovernook’s mission in our community and beyond is only growing in relevance. We were reminded of this mission during a moving ceremony with the artist who is deaf-blind as our tribute painting was unveiled and hung on Clovernook’s walls.” Clovernook Center President/CEO Robin Usalis said, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and employees of Clovernook, we are touched by the gesture of Gries Financial. The artist who created the painting in honor of Clovernook’s staff and board said she chose gold as one of the main colors to represent a golden opportunity ... I couldn’t have said it better myself.” If you are interested in honoring or memorializing a loved one through the investment in a Tribute Painting, please contact Jessica Salyers at 513-7286216 or jsalyers@clovernook.org.

Heritage Village Museum is excited to announce the return of Haunted Village. Cincinnati’s favorite family-friendly Halloween event is back Oct. 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $8 per person. Trick-or-treat throughout the village; watch as the mad scientist makes his crazy concoctions, and stroll carefully through the haunted cemetery all while trying to outrun the headless horseman. There will be wagon rides and monster mash dance each night. Shop for treats in the Witch’s Emporium and the Museum’s gift shop. The Heritage Village Museum is inside Sharon Woods Park. Please enter Haunted Village through the Sharon Centre. For more information, please call 513-563-9484 or visit: PROVIDED www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Kids and adults can enjoy wagon rides through the Haunted Village at Sharon Woods Historical Village.

Crossroads Hospice seeks ‘Ultimate Givers’ Crossroads Hospice seeks compassionate volunteers to join its team of “Ultimate Givers,” who strive to provide extra love and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland and Warren counties. “Ultimate Givers” visit with patients in their homes, assisted living facilities and nursing facilities, and help with clerical duties at the Crossroads office. They provide emotional support and companionship to patients and family members, assist

with errands, or provide respite for those caring for terminally ill loved ones. Crossroads Hospice is also seeking volunteers to support its signature programs inspired by Jim Stovall's novel, “The Ultimate Gift.” The “Gift of a Day” program asks patients what their perfect day is and staff and volunteers work to make it a reality. For more information or to sign up as an “Ultimate Giver,” please contact Jackie Bouvette at 513-793-5070 or complete an application online at www.crossroadshospice.com/volunteering.

“Volunteers make a world of difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families,” says Bouvette, Volunteer Coordinator of Crossroads Hospice's Cincinnati office. “By doing the little things such as being a friendly voice to patients, reading to patients, and giving caregivers a much needed break, our Ultimate Givers make a meaningful difference to families during a difficult and strenuous time.” Before becoming a Crossroads Hospice “Ultimate Giver,” participants must complete an application, TB skin test, and training ses-

sion lead by members of the Crossroads team. Volunteers must wait a minimum of one year after the death of an immediate family member or loved one before applying. Crossroads Hospice is committed to being at the forefront of the hospice care industry, to continually shape the way end-of-life care is viewed and administered. The mission of Crossroads Hospice is to provide highly unique, comprehensive and compassionate hospice services to persons experiencing a life-limiting illness and to their caregivers.

UC Blue Ash names leader for Professional Development Institute University of Cincinnati’s Blue Ash College has named Joyce Wagner as director of the college’s Professional Development Institute. As such, the Mason area resident will lead the sales, marketing and operations of the college’s outreach arm. According to Dean ShortThompson, “Joyce has played an important role in sales and business development at the PDI over the past nine years in which

she has enjoyed great success and the respect of her peers. I am sure she will play an instrumental role in evolving the PDI into an entity that more fully utilizes the intellectual capital of the faculty, staff and stu-

dents and effectively engages the region’s workforce.” For more than 20 years, the PDI has been improving the leadership, management and teambuilding skills of top local companies.

For more information about the PDI, call 513936-1730 or email pdi@ucpdi.com; for more details about the types of training provided, visit www.rwc.uc.edu/pdi/index. html.

17th Annual

Northern Kentucky

Senior Expo

Veteran and Honorary Chair Roger Staubach cordially invites you to attend the

FREE

2011 USO Tribute Cincinnati

sion Admis

on Saturday November 5th, 5pm at the Duke Energy Convention Center

The 2011 USO Tribute Cincinnati includes a heartfelt tribute to our 2011 Armed Forces Honorees. Guests will enjoy a seated dinner, open bar and patriotic entertainment with master of ceremonies Anthony Munoz and special performances by Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan and the Victory Belles.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011

9 am - 2 pm Newport on the Levee Newport, Kentucky Entertainment Includes ... Activities include ... •Over 85 Exhibitors •Health Screenings •Flu Shots* (*free with Medicare B) •Door Prizes •Giveaways

Carol & Johnny Variety Show & The Pete Wagner Orchestra

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Call NKADD for more information at 859-283-1885

For tickets please visit www.usotributecincinnati.com or contact Kathy Bechtold at 513.648.4870 for more information. If you are unable to attend the event, please consider donating a ticket for a veteran. Proceeds from the event go to the USO of Metropolitan Washington for programs benefiting wounded warriors and their supportive families at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This event is sponsored by:

Tri-County Press

Community

October 12, 2011

RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

Pastor Josh will offer a five-week Adult Forum series at 9:45 a.m. that began Sunday, Oct. 2. ETitled “The Way of Prayer,” participants will reflect on “How do you Pray,” “Our images of God,” “Praying by Heart,” Contemplative prayer” and “Praying with and for others.” Call the church for details. Women’s Bible Study gathers Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The topic is “Living Above Worry and Stress.” The church is hosting a three-part series to promote interfaith dialogue. The series is in commemoration of 9/11. The series ends on Sunday, Oct. 16, with a potluck interfaith dinner at 5:30 p.m. for

people of all faiths. Ascension is participating in the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA Malaria Campaign through education about the disease and donations from members and various church groups. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Brecon United Methodist Church

The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Samaritan Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Samaritan Closet offers clothing and food to people with

demonstrated needs. Bread from Panera is available on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Samaritan Closet is located next to the church. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.

Church by the Woods

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN - CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Mill Road Church of Christ 11626 Mill Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240

BAPTIST

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-12

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

www.christ-lcms.org Sun. School & Bible Class 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 8:30 &11:00 AM, Wed. 7:15 PM Ofﬁce: 385-8342 Pre-School: 385-8404

Faith Lutheran LCMC

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

Sunday School 10:15 HOPE LUTHERAN JOIN OUR GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Welcome Hour/ Sun School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Pastor Lisa Arrington 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Twp. South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 www.hopeonbluerock.org 923-3370

Sunday: Bible Classes (for all ages) .. 9:45 AM Worship………..….....10:40 AM; 5 PM Wednesday: Bible Classes (for all ages…......... 7:30 PM

Call and signup today 513 742-5300 www.millroadcoc.org

UNITED METHODIST

1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS

8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Claim Your Miracle: Through your Gifts" 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

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

Classic Service and Hymnbook

www.trinitylutherancincinnati.com

385-7024

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

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN

The church is temporarily conducting Sunday services at Strawser Funeral Home, 9305 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. The study group is now studying “Divine Love and Wisdom” by Emanuel Swedenborg. All are welcome. The church is temporarily having services at 9503 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 489-9572; newchurch@cinci.rr.com; www.newchurchofmontgomery.net.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

Traditional services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a. m. with a contemporary service with band at 9:30 a.m. The services are broadcast with a two-week delay at 10 a.m. Sundays on Channel 24 and Thurs-

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. before the Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals (1)The owner of 534 Smiley Avenue has applied for a variance to allow her to construct an addition to the residence in the required front yard setback. Said variance is requested from Section 153.070(A) "Single household dwellings…shall have a minimum front yard setback of 35 feet. (2)The owner of 260 Northland Boulevard has applied for a variance to allow them to install additional flag poles and international flags on the property. Said variance is from Section 153.523(I) "…flags other than those exempted by Section 153.520(C) are prohibited." The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246, 513-346-5730. 1001669338

EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

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

513-825-3040

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

542-9025

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!

Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

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

Sharonville United Methodist

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

3751 Creek Rd.

Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725 2:00pm

3:30pm

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

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL (Ofﬁce) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30 am 8916 Fontainebleau Ter. Performing Arts Ctr. - Finneytown High School Childcare provided

Let’s Do Life Together

5921 Springdale Rd

Rev. Milton Berner, Pastor

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

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

Montgomery Community Church

Montgomery Community Church is offering a seven-week class for women who are new to Cincinnati or are looking to connect with their community from 9:30 a.m. to

New Church of Montgomery

LEGAL NOTICE

Free Bible Correspondence Courses!!!

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026

Mom’s Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the church. Guests are welcome to join. Call the church for details. Bounce into Fall - inflatable fun, games, pumpkin crafts and food will be noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 16. The event is free and all are welcome. The Fall Craft Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 12. Proceeds benefit children’s programming. Youth Group meets on Sunday nights (junior high at 5 p.m. and senior high at 7 p.m.) Dinner at 6:30 p.m. is included. The 25th annual Drive Through Nativity will be 5:30-9 p.m., Dec. 11. All are invited. The nativity is free. The church has a children’s weekday program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call the church for details. Traditional worship services are 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary music is 9:40 a.m. every Sunday. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.

11:30 a.m., which began Tuesday, Sept. 20. The class is based on a book entitled, “After the Boxes are Unpacked,” by Susan Miller. Classes are free and childcare is available. Visit the church website under “Ladies Studies”or www. facebook.com/aftertheboxes. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; www.mcc.us; 489-0892.

Practicing New Testament Christianity

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

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

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

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

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Phone: 385-9077 Rev. Michelle Torigian Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org www.facebook.com/StPaulUCC

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

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

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About religion

Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypr ess.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. days at 9 p.m. on Channel 18. Available in most local areas. The History Committee has published a history of the first 200 years of the Sharonville United Methodist Church, founded in 1808. The preschool will hold an open house for families from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. Oct. 20 the MOPS ( mothers of preschoolers) will have their monthly meeting. Baby sitting is provided. The Interfaith Hospitality Network families will again be welcomed for the week of October 23. They will spend the nights, have dinner and breakfast here and pack lunches for the Day Center, where there will be social workers to help them find permanent housing. Canines for Christ will continue the Saturday morning training sessions at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The classes are led by professional dog trainer. Steve Bader. Dog lovers are encouraged to participate. The dogs are trained to visit hospitals, nursing homes and hospices to bring joy and comfort. The Bereavement Support Group meets for lunch every first Thursday. The Serendiptiy Seniors meet for lunch every fourth Thursday. Visitors and guests are welcome at all events and services. For more information, visit our website www.sharonville-umc.org or call the church office at 563 0117. The church is at 3751 Creek Road in Sharonville.

THE

RECORD

BIRTHS

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

MONTGOMERY

10334 Montgomery Road: Williams Terry R. & Jean M. Hodge to Welshans Brandi J. & Brian A.; $173,000. 10334 Montgomery Road: Williams Terry R. & Jean M. Hodge to Welshans Brandi J. & Brian A.; $173,000. 7944 Shelldale Way : Hess Allison J. Tr to Equity Trust Co. Cust & Roth Ira 10%); $236,000. 8403 Capricorn Drive: Cox Roberta I. Tr to Neal Scotty R. & Stacy E.; $233,900. 9034 Winthrop Drive: Mchouse And Home Inc. to Wade Eric F. & Lindsey K.; $329,000. 9875 Forestglen Drive: Haas Kara Lyn & Preston M. Dunnmon to Gould Eric J. & Cynthia L. Moore; $443,000.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP 12010 Cincinnati Ave.: Randolph Orphia to Whitaker Patricia A. & William M. Butler; $35,000. 12010 Sixth Ave.: Randolph Orphia to Whitaker Patricia A. & William M. Butler; $35,000. 7934 Frolic Drive: Nugent Joseph R. & Katie M. Driscoll to Phelan

William L.; $186,200. 8062 Somerset Chase : Rother Rose Ann Tr to Saeks Karen C. & Edward H.; $278,000. 8613 Plainfield Road: Newbold Melissa Sue to Federal Home Loan Mortgag Corp.; $58,000.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP

Loveland Trace Court: Mckinney Developers LLC to Two G. Holdings LLC; $50,000. 10751 Weatherstone Court: Hess Darrell & Mary to Fannie Mae; $295,000. 10862 Shadow Glen Drive: Schweikert Gregory J. Tr to Agee Randall B.; $315,000. 11085 Montgomery Road: Jpmcc 2007Cibc19 Montgomery Road LLC to Logan Capital LLC; $885,000. 7873 Glendale Milford Road: Burdsall Theodore F. II Tr to Burdsall Theodore F. III; $40,000. 7891 Glendale Milford Road: Burdsall Theodore F. II Tr to Burdsall Theodore F. III; $40,000. 9935 Glendale Milford Road: Burdsall Theodore F. II Tr to Burdsall Theodore F. III; $40,000.

On the Web

Compare home sales on your block, on your street and in your neighborhood at: Cincinnati.com/evendale Cincinnati.com/glendale Cincinnati.com/sharonville Cincinnati.com/springdale Cincinnati.com/wyoming

DEATHS

POLICE

REAL

EVENDALE

Email: tricountypress@communitypress.com

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Lisa Miles, 42, 111 Pearl St., theft, Sept. 21. Tonya Miles, 41, 176 Escalon St., theft, drug abuse, Sept. 21. Craig Douglas, 19, 7218 Scottwood Ave., theft at 2801 Cunningham, Sept. 22. Latasha Carroll, 37, 1 Princeton, operating vehicle intoxicated at I75, Sept. 24. Christian Banks, 33, 11603 Timber Ridge Lane, operating vehicle intoxicated at 10708 Reading Road, Sept. 25. William Suggs, 48, 1502 Shenandoah Ave., operating vehicle intoxicated at Glendale Milford at Reading Road, Sept. 17.

drug abuse at 2400 E. Kemper Road, Sept. 8. Uriel Martinez, 22, 3220 Profit Drive, theft at Gabriel Brothers, Sept. 15. James Pryer II, 32, 80 Stotler Road, open container at 1710 E. Kemper Road, Sept. 17. Sergia Jones, 23, 5388 Winton Road, possession at Liv Inn, Sept. 17. Russell Back, 26, 2230 Crown Ave., theft at Sharon and Canal, Sept. 18. Brooke Leelpin, 23, 1109 Van Buren, theft at Lebanon Road, Sept. 17. Krystle Hosch, 20, 3123 Durrell Ave., possession at Travelodge, Sept. 18. Mauricee Ferroget, 35, 1466 N. Fourth St., drug abuse at Red Roof Inn, Sept. 18. Darryl Curtis, 20, 645 E. Sharon Road, drug abuse and paraphernalia at Chester Road, Sept. 18.

Reported at 3040 Inwood Drive, Sept. 14.

Reported at 12125 Reading Road, Sept. 14.

Arrests/citations

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering Forgery

Reported at 2801 Cunningham, Sept. 15.

Theft

Merchandise valued at $99.56 taken through deceptive means at 2801 Cunningham, Sept. 14. Merchandise valued at $108 removed at 2801 Cunningham, Sept. 21.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Criminal damaging

Arrests/citations

Richard Domas, 30, 5423 Borman Drive, possession of drugs at 11755 Chester Road, Sept. 14. Scott Willis, 27, 308 Rachel Lane, operating vehicle impaired at Rte. 42 and Reading, Sept. 13. Courtney Chatman, 26, 5788 August Court, possession at Kemper, Sept. 13. Zachary Willis, 18, 7546 Wild Bench Road, robbery at 12035 Lebanon Road, Sept. 10. Maroya Evans, 20, 8422 Day Road,

Point Drive, Sept. 15. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 11625 Chester Road, Sept. 15. Line cut to trailer at 2300 Kemper Road, Sept. 14. Scrap metal valued at $60 removed at 3295 E. Sharon Road, Sept. 14. $450 removed at 11623 Timber Ridge, Sept. 14. $10 in gas pumped and not paid at 3225 E. Sharon Road, Sept. 15. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 11473 Chester Road, Sept. 16.

Robbery Theft

SPRINGDALE

Passing bad checks

Tools valued at $400 removed at 10910 Enterprise Drive, Sept. 20. Merchandise valued at $275 removed at 2110 Lebanon Road, Sept. 9. $204 removed at 10920 E. Crowne

Food is my

PRESS

About police reports

Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 11965 Lebanon Road, Sept. 11. Reported at 6300 E. Kemper Road, Sept. 14. Glass door damaged at 3855 Hauck Road, Sept. 17.

Reported at 11656 Lebanon Road, Sept. 2.

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

Theft, criminal damaging

Reported at 77 Partnership Way, Sept. 13. Reported at Hickory Nuts, Sept. 16.

Victim threatened at 12035 Lebanon Road, Sept. 10.

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Your Community Press newspaper serving Evendale, Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale, Wyoming

ESTATE

POLICE REPORTS

About real estate transfers

10080 Kingsport Drive: Hecker Timothy F. & Ellen M. to Britton Tonya M. & Jason C.; $312,000. 3775 Fawnrun Drive: Coletta Peggy K. to Carey Jason S. & Nicole A.; $468,000.

Editor Dick Maloney | rmaloney@communitypress.com | 248-7134

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EVENDALE

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October 12, 2011

Arrests/citations

Lakesha Bell, 32, 5063 Winneste, petty theft at 300 Kemper, Sept. 17. Carlos Augustin, 49, 962 Chesterdale, criminal damaging at

11805 Chesterdale, Sept. 17. Richard Allen, 49, 5860 Rennaee, public intoxication, Sept. 16. Danielle Mills, 24, 2234 Kemper Road, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Sept. 16.

Incidents/investigations Assault

Reported at Chesterdale, Sept. 18.

Criminal damaging

Cord cut at 11996 Chardon, Sept. 14.

Domestic

Female reported at Crescentville, Sept. 15. Reported at Ledro, Sept. 18.

Theft

Various carts of unknown value removed at 11911 Sheraton Lane, Sept. 14. Reported at Springfield Pike, Sept. 20. $300 removed from wallet at 11626 Springfield Pike, Sept. 20. Vehicle entered and purse and contents of unknown value removed at 11755 Commons Circle, Sept. 18. $106 removed at 11711 Princeton Pike, Sept. 18. $76 in gas pumped and not paid for at 11626 Springfield Pike, Sept. 17.

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Bob’s Service to the City of Springdale

“The Real Deal”

Caring for our City of Springdale I ask for your vote Tuesday, November 8, 2011 City Council at Large Representing the Citizens of Springdale

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Get a good taste of the good life at Evergreen while you sample some of Chef Brian’s favorite Fall recipes. You’ll also enjoy a casual, no-obligation tour of the community. Seating is limited to the first 20 people. Please RSVP today: 888-257-8703

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Tryouts are scheduled between October 24th and November 7th.

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Tri-County Press

Community

October 12, 2011

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or email volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. 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. email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill

shelter needs volunteers 16-andolder 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. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum – has a new horticulture volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities include working side by side Spring Grove’s nationallyrenowned horticulture team at this National Historic Landmark. Groups of volunteers will be developed to help in the following areas: Keeping the front entrance area looking spectacular, controlling invasive species, taking care of the tree and shrub collection. They are also looking for a volunteer, or volunteers, to help with the hybrid tea roses. New volunteers join the volunteer docents who are ambassadors for the cemetery and arboretum. Information sessions, conducted the last Saturday and first Wednesday of each month, will explain the volunteer opportunities. Sessions are at 10 a.m. in the Historic Office, just

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inside the main entrance to the cemetery. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Whitney Huang, Spring Grove horticulturist at 853-6866. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is the nation’s second-largest cemetery and arboretum which consists of 730 acres. Spring Grove serves the Cincinnati area but has welcomed visitors from all over of the world. As part of the arboretum, more than 1,200 plants are labeled and serve as a reference for the public. Spring Grove is looking for volunteers to help maintain specialty gardens, photograph plants, and help with computer work. Please call 513853-4941 or email vcoordinator@springgrove.org. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

Education

Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation. Call 621-READ. 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 email Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives. Call 542-0195. 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. Contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@ wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s College Readiness 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 explo-

ration 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.

Entertainment

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

Health care

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 email ray.meyer@heart.org. 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. 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 Angie at 554-6300, or amclaughlin@destiny-hospice.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 volunteers to assist with our patients and their families. We will train interested persons who are needed to sitting at the bedside and providing vigils for persons without families available. We could also use some extra people to work in our office. Call Jacqueline at 513 831-5800. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or email ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 5581292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. 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

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campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or email info@cintishares.org. Sayler Park Community Center – is looking for volunteers to help with youth instructional sports and art classes between 2-6 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and a police check is required. Contact 9410102 for more information. 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 513-542-9454, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email rosreich@yahoo.com. 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 email grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or email YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

ITNGreaterCincinnati – Seeking volunteer drivers to provide dignified transportation to seniors and visually impaired adults 2 hours per week. Volunteer drivers may be reimbursed in cash for occupied miles and earn Transportation Social Security(tm) credits for their unoccupied miles. ITNGC is part of the Deaconess Foundation Full Life initiative, which strives to find healthcare solutions for seniors and their caregivers. For details, call Nancy Schuster at 513-5592200 or email at nancy.schuster@ itngreatercincinnati.org.

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 Craig Smith at 891-8343. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 487-4217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Christine Sevindik, coordinator of volunteer services at 7286261 or csevindik@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, email volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459. ProKids – ProKids trains volunteers to become CASAs – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each CASA is assigned to a foster child, making sure the child is safe, that the child’s needs are met, and helping each child move into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Most CASAs spend two to four hours a week on their case. Contact Glenna Miller at 281-2000, Ext. 101 or gmiller@prokidscasa.org. Visit www.prokids.org.