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Fun, with a serious message Sharonville firefighters celebrated Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, with fun and learning as the department held open houses at each of the city’s three firehouses. Children had the opportunity to simulate a rescue, use a real fire hose to extinguish a “fire” display, maneuver an obstacle course, and crawl through a “smoky” maze.

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Cities offer safe way to clear out medicine cabinet Police departments set up drug boxes By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

A ‘Dream’ job The Princeton community has praised a keeper of peace and order with its Dream Keeper award for efforts above and beyond his job at Princeton Community Middle School. Derrick Deyamport, known as “Double D” to the students, monitors the hallways at the middle school, making sure the walkway glut between classes doesn’t turn in to chaos. Full story, page A6

Collections In the next few days your Community Press carrier will be stopping by to collect $2.50 for delivery of this month’s TriCounty Press. Your carrier retains half of this amount along with any tip you give to reward good service. This month we’re featuring Chloe Salzarulo. She is homeschooled and belongs to several homeschool cooperatives. She enjoyed taking horseback riding lessons this summer. She also have loved volunteering in her church nursery for the past five years. Chloe has been saving her newspaper route money and just recently bought a camera for a photography class. For information about our carrier program, call Steve Barraco, 248-7110.

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Residents will have an opportunity to get rid of unwanted or expired medications through a nationwide program that safely and anonymously disposes of pills and medicated patches. Wyoming will participate in the nationwide Drug Take Back Day, which allows community members to drop off the medicine Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Police Department, 600 Grove Ave. Police officers will accept the medications, in their original containers, through the program sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with local police forces. Police Chief Gary Baldauf reminded residents that it's an anonymous program that allows residents to clear out expired, unused and unwanted drugs. Sharonville offers a drop-off option that's available every day, around the clock. The police department recently received a drug drop box through a grant program sponsored by The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) and Endo Pharmaceuticals, at no cost to Sharonville. The drop box program is designed to make it easier for residents to clear out old or unwanted medications safely and anonymously. "Every day drugs remain in (a resident's) home makes them a potential target for abuse," NADDI reported on its website. The Sharonville box, which looks like a white mail box, is lo-

Residents can deposit medications into the box, just as they would mail a letter.KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS cated in the police department lobby, 10900 Reading Road. Medication can be dropped into the box just as a letter would be inserted into a public mail box. Designated officers empty the contents through a locked door in the lower portion of the box. To receive the box, the police

department had to fulfill several requirements: » The box must be located inside a law enforcement facility and secured tightly to either the floor or wall, preferably within view of law enforcement personnel. The Sharonville box is bolted

to the floor, and is in the front lobby, which is equipped with a camera, and is in sight of police personnel. » Officials must check the box daily, and empty if a deposit is made. The drugs must be logged. » The box must be clearly marked for prescription drugs in pill or patch form only. No needles or liquids should be deposited. » Law enforcement must dispose of the medications properly. Sharonville will contact the Drug Enforcement Agency for pick ups, and that agency will destroy the drugs through a controlled burn. Sharonville Det. Mark Dudleson headed the project, which is in its third week. He encouraged residents to participate. "Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem across the United States and unused medication in the household may contribute to growing rates of prescription drug abuse among Americans, particularly teenagers," Dudleson said in a news release. "The medicine cabinet of friends and family provide a steady supply of medications to inquisitive teens. "Every day 2,500 youth age 12 to 17 abuse a pain reliever for the very first time. More teens abuse prescription drugs than any illicit drug except marijuana. In 2008, more than 2.1 million teens ages 12 to 17 reported abusing prescription drugs. Among 12- and 13-year-olds, prescription drugs are the drug of choice. "Because these medications are so available and because so many teens and parents erroneously believe that they are safer to misuse than illegal street drugs, teens who wouldn’t normally 'use drugs' might abuse prescription drugs."

Wyoming considers park restrictions Graffiti, noise among problems By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

WYOMING — Local parks could include a curfew if City Council passes an ordinance to regulate the hours in which the public can visit. Council members heard a report and first reading Oct.17 of the ordinance that would set the hours for Wyoming'‘s outdoor facilities, including seven local parks. Currently, Wyoming has no established schedule, and after dealing with issues that occurred after dark, the police department deter-

"The police department has dealt with issues of noise, vandalism, graffiti and alcohol use in the city's parks.” Wyoming Police Chief Gary Baldauf mined a need for hours of operation to be set. "Over the past few years,, the police department has dealt with issues of noise, vandalism, graffiti and alcohol use in the city's parks, specifically during the overnight hours," Police Chief Gary Baldauf said. "This ordinance gives us an enforcement tool to reduce these

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Springdale ballot includes aggregation By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Springdale residents will decide whether the city will shop for a supplier of natural gas and electricity when they vote on two ballot issues on Nov. 8. City Council paved the way on June1, when it voted unanimously to place the

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two issues on the ballot. “If voters pass this issue, the city has the ability to go out and receive bids from electrical (and natural gas) generation suppliers,” Springdale City Administrator Derrick Parham said after city council passed two ordinances to place the issues on the ballot. It would be an opt-out program, which means that all residents would automatically be part of the program unless they took action to withdraw. “Homes that choose to remain in the program will be part of the process when we go out and find the lower and best bidder,” Parham said after the vote. Glendale and Wyoming have passed similar ballot

Springdale residents will vote on gas and electric aggregation on Nov. 8.FILE PHOTO

issues in the past couple of years. Wyoming voters approved aggregation in No-

By Kelly McBride

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WYOMING — The city and school district are walking a path that officials hope will help improve students' health and well-being. Residents, school representatives and city staff are working together to create a travel plan, which would allow students to walk or ride their bicycles to school, instead of riding a bus or driving with parents each day. Safe Routes To Schools programs are designed to improve students health by enabling them and encouraging them to walk and ride their bikes to school. To implement the plan, the route to school would have to be safe, and since some areas of the city don't have sidewalks, that's where the school travel team started. Tim Castro, an engineer with Kleingers and Associates, presented the plan to city council Oct. 17. With council support, the team is hoping to obtain a federal grant that would provide funding for the project. Castro explained that the grant could bring up to $500,000 for infrastructure

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Superintendent Susan Lang, right, and School Board member Terry Marty, left, head toward Elm School on Walk To School Day recently. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS work, which would include sidewalks. It also could pay up to $100,000 for non-infrastructure, which would include encouragement programs, Castro said. The sidewalks would be added to Compton Road, though details of that project would follow additional surveys if funding is obtained. Castro said he hopes to submit a plan to the Ohio De-

partment of Transportation by late November Wyoming Superintendent Susan Lang said the school district is pleased to collaborate with the city on the project. "Working together, we will develop ideas to encourage and promote more student engagement in active transportation to and from school," Lang said. "The recent Walk to School Day for our primary

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By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

GLENDALE — A food drive to collect items for Thanksgiving dinner for Glendale families in need brought so many donations last year that contributions will again be sought this year. Organized by Glendale Police Chief Dave Warman, non-perishable food will be collected at the Woodlawn Kroger on Springfield Pike over two weekends in late October and early November. "It was so successful last year," Warman said, "and the outpouring was unbelievable." More than two dozen families received boxes filled with items needed for a Thanksgiving dinner, as well as other non-perishables. A Kroger gift card was included, so the families could buy a turkey for the holiday. Leftover food was donated to Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center, 420 Wyoming Ave., in Lockland.

Glendale Police Chief Dave Warman, left, and Lieutenant Dave LeCompte sort boxes of food collected during the 2010 food drive.FILE PHOTO

The boxes will be delivered to the village families in mid-November, with extra food going to Valley Interfaith. Glendale firefighters, as well as members of Princeton High School's Key Club will volunteer over the two donation weekends, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 5-6. Food will be collected on those days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glendale Presbyterian Church also will collect food to be included in the holiday boxes. "We're excited that this program will be done again this year," Warman said.

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Banner weekend at church Sept. 23 began a threeday celebration of “135 Years of Families Worshipping God.” The banner on Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Glendale said so and thus it was. A fish fry that Friday and Family Fun Day on Saturday were a prelude to Sunday morning service and dinner Sept. 25. The beautifully designed program Evelyn presented Perkins at the Sunday service COMMUNITY PRESS began with COLUMNIST a message from Mount Zion’s pastor, Kendall A. Logan. “We have come this far by faith leaning on the Lord. Trusting in His Holy Word. He has NEVER failed us.” The Rev. Wallace Shelton, pastor of Zion Baptist Church of Cincinnati spearheaded the sixth church founded in Glendale as a mission of Zion Baptist. Rev. Elder Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Foster were also present at this history-making meeting.

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Family quilt "A" hanging in the rear stairwell of the Mt. Zion Glendale Church, one of two that grace the new building addition dedicated in 2005. EVELYN PERKINS/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

An overflowing throng came to honor, not only the long history of Mt. Zion, but also the descendants of those who made it possible. Their ancestors migrated from many places to work hard and make new lives for their families. With ingenuity, strong hands and determination to earn an honest living, they used whatever talents and treasure they possessed to contribute to the support of Mt. Zion. Special recognition was given to the oldest families of Mt. Zion: Flint and Ethel Bickerstaff; Ivey and Mary Collins; Charles and Annie Hall; Manzie and Carlee Hoyles; Rufus and Amanda Jones; Green and Metta Morgan; William and Maggie Parrish; John and Liller Radney; Sam and Ada Tur-

Family members of some of the original 12 families of Mount Zion, from left: front, Charles Parrish of the Parrish family; Mary Washington of the Washington Family; Betty Francis of the Turner family, and Marguerite Fields great-great cousin of founder Rev. Wallace Shelton; second row, Phil White of the Hoyles family; Erline Lovett of the Jones family; names and families not available; standing, Rev. Kendall A. Logan, Mt. Zion pastor. THANKS TO JESSE BOWDEN

Pastor Kendall A. Logan became Mt. Zion’s leader in 2002 and continues to spearhead milestones - organizing evangelism classes and offering a radio broadcast on Tuesday mornings. His mission statement is, “Becoming Disciples to Make Disciples”. Glendale Elementary School loaned the church bell to Mt. Zion more than 100 years ago, and ownership was officially bestowed in 2004. Visit the historical display Fridays from 5-7 pm, Saturdays 2-4 pm and Sundays 1-3 pm. Two exquisite Mt. Zion Family Heritage Quilts list 246 names representing 135 years of the church faithful.

ner; Edward and Catherine Washington; Benjamin and Hattie Williams; John and Minnie Williams. Marguerite Fields, great-great cousin of founder Rev. Wallace Shelton also attended. Mt. Zion Glendale was originally at 35 Coral Avenue, where fire destroyed most of the church records in the early 1900s. A new church was completely rebuilt in1916, under the leadership of Rev. D.C. Ross. By 196, Rev. R.L. Waldro began a building fund for a new structure at 40 Coral Ave. An educational wing was added in 1982. The Richard L. Waldrop Library contains more than 5,000 Christian books. Rev. Eugene Sebastian received a capital improvement grant from the William Proctor Fund to build a garage and storage facility, resurface the parking lots and remodel the parsonage.

Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.

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Members of the Princeton student military organization are planning a fundraiser to offset the cost of a trip to a Naval base in the spring. The NJROTC unit will sell crafts, as well as Princeton water bottles, Viking car stickers and stadium pads. The sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Princeton High School. Lt. Cmdr. (Retired) Russell Brockway said the trip for NJROTC cadets will be a first-time experience for most of the students. “The benefit of course is to expose the cadets to naval ships,” he said, “as nearly all cadets have never seen a Navy ship or submarine, nor have they even seen the ocean.” Without the fundraiser, families would have to pay $800 for the weeklong trip to Norfolk, Va., over spring break. The high cost has whittled the participants to about 40 of Princeton’s 130 cadets. Those students will participate in the fundraising efforts. The trip is part of a military directive. “We have to go to a military base once a year,” according to Brian Vasvary, hospital corpsman first class. Though the students have to opportunity to vis-

Members of Princeton's NJROTC unit will hold a fund raiser to help offset the cost of a trip to Virginia.KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

it Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, “we’re a Navy unit,” he pointed out. Cadets at Princeton study naval science, and participate in a color guard, various community and school events, an academic team and other competitions, according to Amy Hesselbrock, whose son, Darian, is a cadet. Hesselbrock is organizing the fundraiser through the NJROTC booster organization. Hesselbrock said the program benefits students in several ways. “They learn leadership and organization,” she said, “and they learn how to march properly in the military. “They make up their own routines for drills,” Hesselbrock said, “and learn to work as a group. “They’re learning unity, and put forth the effort to be the best.”

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Goals: High achievement, low cost By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Princeton City Schools Board of Education, which consists of five members, has three seats open for election in November. The three incumbents whose terms are due to expire are running again, with a recently retired teacher challenging them for one of the seats. Tri-County Press asked each candidate in the contested race to submit a response to two questions: 1. What are your qualifications or strengths for the seat you are seeking? 2. What goals do you have for the school board you would represent if elected?

Sandy Leach

1. My qualifications/ strengths: Current Prince-

ton board member. Constant voice, advocating for excellence in all of our schools. I provide a broad perspective in decision making. I am a lifetime resident of Princeton, alumni (’80), parent (Matt & Todd) PHS Leach graduates, my husband, Bill, is a teacher, I am a sourcing leader at GE Aviation, and I’m a U.C. graduate (accounting). 2. Goals: Continue to drive student achievement, continue to look for ways to reduce cost and generate revenue, Deliver high school/middle school complex on time and within budget, and provide

transparent information to all stakeholders to improve school culture and climate.

Bob Maine

1. I have a deep seeded passion for the Princeton school district. My past four years as a member of the board have only served to magnify this passion. With three children in the district and a 2011 graduate, I am very much in touch with Maine the reality of what is going on in the schools. Further, my experiences as a principal engineer at Procter & Gamble and my training in finance lay a solid foundation for ensur-

ing prudent management of district finances. 2. My goals for the district are quite simple, insure the best possible education for our students at the best value to the taxpayer. Included in this is continued improvement in academic performance, constant vigilance on spending, and quality construction of middle school and high school on time and on budget.

Steve Moore

1. I have strong leadership and business skills from 30 Moore years at P&G and four years on Princeton’s board. Being retired, I’ve had time to develop a

deep appreciation for critical systems to deliver quality education at a good value for taxpayers. 2. Continue Dr. (Gary) Pack’s School Improvement Process for excellent academics. Continue school reform focused on 21st Century skills and STEM (Science & Technology) to get all students college/career ready. Continue aggressive cost reduction while improving quality ... like other businesses. Complete the new 21st/22nd Century middlehigh school facility on time/budget. Continue to build employee empowerment/pride ... making the Princeton brand as strong as ever.

Susan Wyder

1. I am patient, flexible, energetic, tenacious, easy to work with, very much

my own person, and my 31 years of firsthand classroom experience will bring a Wyder complementary and vital perspective to Princeton’s board. 2. If elected, I’d like the board to continue its fine fiduciary job, but with more realization that we are providing an education for the unique children of Princeton, who, most definitely, are not “one size fits all.” Additionally, I would work to have the board strengthen its availability and communication with Princeton citizens. Finally, I want the board to be a more collaborative team with employees.

Wyoming board candidates want to continue excellence By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Four candidates are vying for two spots on the Wyoming Board of Education Nov. 8. Tri-County Press asked each candidate in the contested race to submit a response to two questions: 1. What are your qualifications or strengths for the seat you are seeking? 2. What goals do you have for the school board you would represent if elected? Dana Irvine 1. Participating in the following activities provides the grounding neces-

sary to be a well rounded candidate: ■Citizen Action Committee, (CAC,) 2005-2006 – Lead the Legislative Committee. ■Town Hall Meeting regarding school finance ■Community Schools commission-Finance committee ■Book Study Project (”Three Cups of Tea”) ■21st Century Teaching and Learning team – 2009 ■Facilities Commission – 2010-2011 2. I’d like to look at the current policies in place and determine if they reflect and address the issues our school system faces

both today and in the future. I’d like to facilitate continued collaboration between the Board, the Superintendent, and the Teachers. Todd Levy 1. Values and earnestly supports public education benefiting Wyoming. Proven leadership: Wyoming Board of Education past 7 1/2 years, president four years, numerous Wyoming city/school committees. 2. Maintain educational excellence. Ensure “whole child” learning. Leverage technology for independent academic

plan for each student ensuring educational growth. Ensure schools are fiscally funded within means of our community. Differentiate our schools, thereby our community, as a beacon for others to move to Wyoming. Professional staff development ensuring students are prepared for world-wide economy. Martin Murray 1. I have a strong track record of leading teams to achieve successful results in challenging situations with over 30 years of management experience. Having two teachers as parents, an engineering back-

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ground, and a finance MBA, helps me know the value of ensuring every student can achieve their unique goals with a world class education. 2. I hope to strengthen the board’s connection to the full breadth of opinions that exist throughout community, enabling the board to better understand and exceed the community’s expectations of Wyoming’s “crown jewel,” our great school system. Jean Zoller 1. I gained experience and insight over 35 years as a teacher librarian in Wyoming. I managed library budgets, participated in

planning building budgets, and co-wrote then managed grants more than $350,000. I co-chaired a Wyoming tax levy election. 2. The school board must clearly delineate our mission of excellence to the new superintendent, by prioritizing issues, communicating expectations and scheduling regular performance evaluations. Second, address communication problems of transparency and exclusiveness. Third, form community think tanks to discover creative and innovative answers to financial challenges and facility needs.

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Revenues a priority for Springdale candidates kmcbride@communitypress.com

Springdale residents will be voting for a mayor and several city council members Nov. 8. Tri-County Press asked each candidate in the contested races to submit a response to two questions: 1. What are your qualifications or strengths for the seat you are seeking? 2. What goals do you have for the city you would represent if elected? Mayoral candidates Steve Galster 2. It is important to attract new businesses into our community. However, if we are offering incentives to bring a new business in, the residents of Springdale should be afforded these job opportunities before they are made available to the general public. In late Galster 2008, with the economy in a tail spin and local businesses closing their doors, I was the lone dissenting vote on city council against a pay-raise for city employees. That decision alone has cost us $170,000 per year. Those funds in the bank today would make it easier to fund the ambulance we need to purchase. I am committed to bringing fresh, innovative ideas to meet today’s challenges. Doyle Webster 1. I have been mayor of Springdale for the past 16 years and was the elected finance director prior to that. The city has undergone some tough financial times over the past couple of years experiencing a significant decline in our revenues. I feel my financial background has helped guide the city through these rough times. We have been able to maintain the cities essential services by instituting several cost saving measures. 2. Manage the city as cost effective as possible, restore services that were

cut when revenues permit and rebuild our cash reserves so that we survive the next economic downturn.

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Bob Diehl ■ 15-year member & treasurer of the Springdale Youth Boosters ■ six years board of trustees for Springdale Offering Support ■ three years on the Springdale Recreation Committee ■ two years on the Springdale Planning Commission ■ four years on Springdale City Council ■ two years on the Board of Zoning ■ two years as chairman of the Finance Committee ■ two years as chairman of the Tax Review Committee 2. Goals: ■ encourage new businesses to locate in Springdale which will increase earning tax revenue ■ allocate funds to repave neighborhoods streets ■ increase staffing within certain city’s departments while maintaining budget restraints ■ maintain and increase Community Center services ■ restoration or destruction of hotel located at Route 4 & Route 275. Ed Knox 1. Qualifications: Twelve years as Springdale’s clerk of council/finance director; member of Hamilton County Convention Facilities Authority; financial secretary of Springdale Senior Citizens Club: past member of Charter Revision Committee and of the Board of Zoning Review. 2. Goals: Springdale Knox must remain financially solvent. My first goal is to do so without borrowing. Another goal is to take the steps necessary to encourage businesses to locate in our city thereby in-

creasing revenue. I will look for low-cost ways to reestablish some of the events that the city previously held that brought residents together in enjoyable community activities. Jim Squires 2. I believe in Springdale. This has been our home since 1963. During my three terms on council I have had a part in bringing some significant improvements to our city. Chief among these are the CSX underpass on SR 747, and the development of our downtown area. The Springdale Town Center is a large Squires part of this. 2. Our revenues are down so we must budget wisely. I do not want to see a decrease in the many services offered our residents. We must market our city. Springdale has a lot to offer. Businesses want to locate here and we are set to assist them. Meghan Sullivan-Wisecup 1. I am a lifelong resident of the city of Springdale; my husband and I have chosen to raise our family here as well. In 2009-2010 I was awarded the Debbie Roberts Volunteer of the Year Award at Springdale Elementary. For several years I have coached soccer as well as cheerleadSullivaning at the Wisecup Community Center. I have lead the Springdale Youth Boosters for the past two years successfully by serving as president, prior to that I served as vice president. 2. My goal is to work with city officials to find companies that are looking to expand or relocate and help find ways to bring them into Springdale, as well as retain the current businesses.

Development a priority Community Press Staff Report Candidates for Evendale Village Council were asked to answer a few questions about their campaign for council in the November election. Current council members John Ranz and Carolyn Smiley-Robertson will face former council members Jeff Albrinck and Catherine Hartman. Current Mayor Don Apking is facing former council member Phil Schneider. All council candidates were given the same questions and time frame to answer. Apking and Schneider did not respond to email requests and Hartman was unable to be contacted by phone. What are your qualifications or strengths for the seat you are seeking? Albrinck – “I served on council from 2001 to 2009,

the last four years as vice mayor and chairman of the finance, police, recreation committees. Served as the council representative to the long range planning committee to develop a vision for the village's industrial and commercial district.” Ranz – “During my two terms on council, I have served as vice mayor, president of council and president of C.I.C. with a proven track record of fiscal responsibility. Honesty, integrity, and common sense Leadership are the values I bring to council.” Smiley-Robertson – “I have served on Evendale’s council for the past eight years. I am the vice mayor. Previously, I was president of council. Evendale needs experienced leadership which I can provide.” What goals do you have for the village? Albrinck – “Use my

proven leadership and fiscal expertise to secure Evendale's future as a great community to live, work and play.” Ranz – “I will continue to work within the budget to ensure the village maintains the superior services currently available. Lower utility rates and reduced tax rates continue to be high priorities for me with the goal of improving everyone’s property values.” Smiley-Robertson – “My goals for Evendale include stimulating economic development and ensuring sound fiscal management of village funds. Businesses are expanding and new companies are locating here. We must continue to embrace policies which attract and retain businesses. At the same time, we must make prudent economic decisions when spending village funds.”

Mike Lippert, from left, Charlie Holtz, Clay Evans, Jim Koch and Gary Vick toast their first place award as best-tasting water in Ohio. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Wyoming water wins best in state By Kelly McBride

Wyoming Works Water Director Mike Lippert is proud of the designation. “Wyoming has a great source for our water, the Millcreek aquifer,” Lippert said. “The water plant is state of the art.” The plant treats nearly 1 million gallons of water every day, for drinking. The city also runs a lime softening water treatment plant. “Being a small utility, Wyoming water is always fresh,” Lippert said. “Our water is consistently cold and refreshing.” Good enough to serve to

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WYOMING — It was clear to the judges in the second annual competition. Wyoming has the besttasting water in the state. Four judges selected Wyoming from among17 municipalities in Ohio who submitted samples to the state section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Judges made their decisions based on water clarity, taste and smell, according to Cliff Shrive, who chaired the competition.

customers, according to Dale Hipsley, who owns Half Day Cafe at Springfield Pike and Wyoming Avenue. Besides serving it at the table, he also uses it to prepare the food he serves at the restaurant. Wyoming City Council made a toast to good taste at its Oct. 17 meeting, recognizing members of the city's Water Works Department. A resolution, passed unanimously, honored employees Clay Evans, Jim Koch, Charlie Holtz and Gary Dick, lauded the four for "their talent, expertise and dedication."

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The Princeton community has praised a keeper of peace and order with its Dream Keeper award for efforts above and beyond his job at Princeton Community Middle School. Derrick Deyamport, known as “Double D” to the students, monitors the hallways at the middle school, making sure the walkway glut between classes doesn’t turn in to chaos. To many at the school, however, he has become a resource in times of confusion or stress. “Double D” has made an impact on the kids at the middle school, according to one of them.

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Adam Schwarber, an eighthgrader, helped to present the award during the Board of Education meeting Sept. 12. “No matter how hard, mad

or confused a student is, he’s always there for them,” Adam said. “He always takes the time to understand them,” he said of Double D. “And he’s so optimistic, it makes you feel better when you talk to him.” Deyamport looked to the future. “They aren’t always going to be kids,” he said. “Someday, they’re going to be adults, and they’re going to remember how you treated them.”

Princeton students, right, perform as Elvis' back-up singers in a previous performance at Matthews Auditorium. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Princeton H.S. expands 11-12 stage lineup By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Pat Eastin’s fourth-grad class pose with Evendale firemen. From left: front, Nate Rogers, Jon Rucker, Tiffany Chen, Hannah Runyan, Carly Petersman, Sal Giolando, Zion Smith and Nathan Chen; standing, firefighter Mike Roa, Taylor Tolbert, Israel Ball, Victoria Reedy, Adam Tulloss, Zachary Lichtenberg, Devin Morris, Hayden Cobbs, Hunter Carlson and Fireman Rob Long. THANKS TO MARJORIE MILLENNOR

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he Evendale Fire Department visited Evendale Elementary School during fire prevention week. The students were led through a smoke house where they learned safety in case the building they were in ever caught on fire. The firemen also showed them the equipment on the fire truck and explained the proper way the equipment is used.

Princeton High School’s music program is singing a new tune as outside performances are scheduled this season at Matthews Auditorium. Along with student musicals, the school is showcasing outside talent to draw the community to the facility. “Even though we are dealing with two fewer on staff this year, we have not cut programming at all,” said Bob Monroe, who runs the music department at Princeton High School. “Our teachers are still doing their usual great job,” he said, “but this year is a little bit different. Still on the calendar are the typical programs presented each year, such as the holiday concert, beginning student performances and the Veterans Day program, as well as the annual musical. This year, students will have an opportunity to perform with professionals, as a Beatles tribute band, “The Newbies,” takes the stage. Members of the Princeton symphonic orchestra will perform as the backup band. “This will give the kids a chance to dip into music that’s pretty neat,” Monroe said. “And

they will get to see what professional musicians do.” Among the outside performances on the calendar is folk music performer Kyle Carey, who will stop in Sharonville during her first national tour. “This doesn’t involve our kids, but it attracts people in that genre of music,” Monroe said of the Oct. 22 show. On Nov. 18 and 19, illusionist Phil Dalton will make an appearance. “Every year,” Monroe said, “it’s a little bit bigger show.” Then, on Jan. 14, Elvis will be back in the building, with a tribute show that includes auditorium manager Don Freeman as Elvis, with students as backup singers and musical performers. All of the shows will benefit the school district and the music department, helping offset the costs of production and performances. “Ultimately, the students receive the financial benefit, and the community gets the opportunity to see some good stuff,” Monroe said. “It’s great that we are able to do all of this,” Freeman said of the loaded schedule. “I look at us as trendsetters, not followers.” For more information, or to order tickets, visit www.matthewsauditorium.com.

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Second-grade students give their undivided attention to Evendale firefighters as they are shown the large fire hose, jaws of life, and other equipment that the firemen use when they are called to a fire or an automobile accident. THANKS TO MARJORIE MILLENNOR Students in Mandy Pence’s second-grade classroom pose on the back of the fire truck. From left: front, Victoria Thurmond and Reese Hettinger; second row, Ricardo Foster, Molly Cannon, Breasia Diggs, Elijah Harmon, Justin Williams, Nicky Caracci, Bryn Good and Sophia Giolando; back, Pence, Firefighter Jennifer Vollmer-Wilcox, Firefighter Roger Neff and Firefighter Rob Long. THANKS TO MARJORIE MILLENNOR

St. Gabriel Consolidated School in Glendale presents a spring musical, the eighthgrade production of “The Headless Horseman.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4, at Glendale Elementary Admission is $1 or one canned good for a local food pantry. Ichabod Crane, an awkward but likeable schoolmaster, has packed up his meager be-longings and moved to Sleepy Hollow in a quest to become a kept man. The quaint community, however, comes with a host of superstitious townsfolk believing they have a graveyard beset

with ghastly ghouls, including the venerable Headless Horseman. Upon Ichabod’s arrival in Sleepy Hollow, he is blindsided by the beauty of the stunning Katrina Van Tassel and is sure that his dreams have been realized. As luck would have it, her possessive suitor, Brom Bones, aims to keep Ichabod at bay. When Crane proposes marriage to Katrina, Brom throws him out into the elements and he must make his way through the imposing darkness. Spirits loom over his passage, creating a suspense that will have you on the edge of your seats.

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CHL rivals familiar in tournament play By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS Girls soccer » Princeton senior Morgan Bullock scored the final goal of her varsity career during the Vikings’ 2-1 sectional loss to Amelia, Oct. 17. Bullock led Princeton with 18 points (six goals, six assists) this season. » Wyoming blanked Talawanda in Division II sectional sectional action, 2-0, as Michelle Jolson and Meghan McAllister scored. Wyoming plays McNicholas Oct. 24 at Mariemont (after press deadline.)

Tournament volleyball » Princeton defeated Winton Woods, 3-0, in Division I sectional action, Oct. 18. » Wyoming got 39 assists from Kelsey Maxwell and double-digit kills from Emily Fraik, Jessica Leish and Tatiyana Ali to beat Indian Hill in sectional tournament play, Oct. 18. The still undefeated squad advanced to the district title game by defeating Western Brown, 3-0, Oct. 22. The Cowboys’ next match will be at Kettering Trent Arena, Oct. 29.

Boys soccer » Princeton defeated Hamilton, 1-0, Oct. 19.

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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. Wyoming entered the postseason 10-3-3.THANKS TO ROD APFELBECK tains,” Thomas said. “He was second in the league in assists. To a coach, that’s even better than scoring a goal sometimes - delivering the ball to the goal scorer.” Junior forward Nathan Meisner missed a bundle of games late in the year and still was among the league’s offensive players. Thomas was looking forward to his postseason return and saw Meisner find the net against Finneytown. “He was having a phenomenal season, and then he suffered a high ankle sprain against Seven Hills,” Thomas said. “We missed

him. He’s a big kid and has big presence up top.” On defense, senior Nick Kamphaus has been the biggest difference-maker on team. He’s been a “shutdown” player in the back. On Oct. 13, he kept the city’s leading scorer, Max Pescovitz of Walnut Hills, without a goal. “Nick really is a midfielder,” Thomas said. “Over the summer, I talked to him about moving to defense as a center back. He said, ‘Coach, I’ll play wherever you want me to play.’ He just has done a phenomenal job. Any time there’s a tough attacker, we usu-

ally put Nick on him.” In goal, the Cowboys went with their “double-headed” attack of Harrison Glover for a half, and then Evan Handler for part of the season. However. injury changed that philosophy late in the year. “We were doing that and then Evan Handler got injured,” Thomas said. “We’ve pretty much gone with Harrison Glover.” Handler is back if needed, and the Cowboys are back, hoping to exceed last year’s showing of three tournament games.

PHS polo ends season with a splash By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@ communitypress.com

SHARONVILLE — The Princeton High School water polo team left it all in the pool. The squad didn’t advance to the sport’s state tournament, but the Vikings shook up the regional tournament by knocking off the state’s No. 1 team. The win over Upper Arlington along with an earlier win over St. Xavier, put the Vikings within one match of advancing out of the south regional, which was played at Mason High School, Oct. 14-15. The 16-11 win over Upper Arlington was the crowning victory for the school’s program, according to coach Chad Packer. “I couldn’t be more proud of our boys,” he said. “To come into a tournament where nobody expected you to do anything and beat the No. 1 team in the state, it was a signature win for our program.” The Vikings’ run ended during a rematch against the central-

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WYOMING — The Wyoming Cowboys boys soccer team coached by Steve Thomas went into the Division II sectionals at 10-3-3 and as the No. 2 seed. Ahead of them was Indian Hill at No. 1, just behind was Finneytown at No. 3. Welcome to the extended version of the Cincinnati Hills League. “People are wondering why in the world we all went to the same bracket,” Thomas said. “In all honesty, Dayton Carroll was 16-0. I think we all wanted to avoid them and at least give us a chance to get to districts. We didn’t want to face Carroll ... if we could avoid it.” The result of that decision put the Cowboys in an opening round game with Finneytown, a team Wyoming defeated Oct. 4, 3-0. “They’re a team that really gets after it on the attack,” Thomas said prior to the Oct. 22 contest. Once again, Wyoming shut out the Wildcats, winning big 6-0. Six different Cowboys scored and keeper Harrison Glover had six saves. “Sometimes you go into a game and things kind of fall your way,” Thomas said. The win puts Wyoming in an Oct. 25 match with a familiar foe (Indian Hill) at a familiar place (Madeira High School). Helping the Cowboys have a successful season offensively has been senior Clifford Ngong. He got the season off on the right foot by finding the net three times against Roger Bacon in the Wyoming opener. “He’s kind of come into his own, and I’m real happy for him,” Thomas said. “Starting the season, I wasn’t quite sure how things would work out for him. He really developed and turned into a good scorer for us.” Wyoming’s scoring is usually spread around and a lot of that is thanks to senior center midfielder Jason DeWitt. “He’s one of our team cap-

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Princeton High School senior Nick Walz helped lead the Vikings to within one match of the Ohio water polo state tournament.THANKS TO CHAD PACKER Ohio school during the tournament’s second day, as the squad lost 13-5. Despite the setback, Packer said it was special to be a part of the squad’s day-one success. As the Vikings were in the midst of their tournament quest, teams the Vikings have battled all

season long, such as Sycamore and Milford, were cheering for the Vikings to continue their winning ways. Packer believes the display of camaraderie made for a memorable first day of the tournament. “It was a cool thing to be a part of Friday night,” he said. “I think everybody just appreciated our effort.” Big contributions throughout the tournament came from junior David Spraul, as well as seniors, such as Charlie Chen, Erik Spraul, Vincent Mazzone, Nick Walz and Dan Morgan. Morgan, who plays goal, was instrumental in the Vikings’ success. According to Packer, Morgan made big blocks throughout the tournament. “When your team (has five defenders against six guys on offense), as a coach, you expect the other team to score and when they don’t, it deflates their team a little and Dan was able to do that to the other teams,” Packer said. Walz’s output on offense also

played a big factor for the Vikings. “Hereallygeneratedalotofeffort on our offense...and his overall dedication and love for the game, were a big part of our (tournament) success,” Packer said. And while Packer’s team didn’t end up in the state tournament, the head coach believes the team’s success at regionals validates his squad’s efforts throughout the season. Packer believes the Vikings might play younger players and try various strategies throughout the season. Packer said this team philosophy is geared toward making the team a contender at regionals. “People feel like Princeton is not going to be a threat, but at the end of the season, we are always there,” he said. “Those wins validate us. We don’t have the biggest kids, we don’t have the fastest kids, but we’ve got kids that play with a lot of heart and play together. It makes you believe anybody can be anybody on any given day...”

» Wyoming’s doubles team of Tess Thoresen and Ashley Berg won the first-round match at the Division II state tennis tournament over Madison and Lauren Hoffman of Waverly, Oct. 21. The duo fell short in the quarterfinals to Alison Blitz and Danielle Buchinsky of Shaker Heights Laurel, 6-2, 7-5.

District cross country » Wyoming is the Division II district champion after qualifying five runners at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Oct. 22. Seth Gold is the district champion, winning with a mark of 17:24. Nate Johnson was second with a time of 17:35. Ian Goertzen was third (17:36), Andrew Tamanko (fifth) and Ben Stites (11th) also qualified. » Wyoming was the Division II district runner-up as three Cowboys qualified for the regional meet. Emily Stites was second with a time of18:31. Sammy Schwarts was sixth with a mark of 20:30. Amelia Irvine finished 14th at Voice of America Park, Oct. 22. » Princeton advanced the following runners to the Division I cross country regional championships, which will be ran at Troy High School, Oct. 29. Qualifying runners include, Claudia Saunders (18:26) and Lindsay Myers (19:53),

This week’s MVP » Goes to Princeton runner Claudia Saunders, who won Race B at the Division I district cross country meet at Voice of America Park, Oct. 22. Saunders finished with a mark of 18 minutes, 26 seconds.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Maine a voice for students As a parent of a four children one with special challenges, I am honored to know and endorse Bob Maine for Princeton City Schools Board of Education. Bob, a parent of four, one with special challenges as well, is a caring and dependable father, husband and community leader whose participation with Princeton City Schools is immeasurable. If he is not attending a school event (which is rare), his home is always open to

the kids of Princeton and their families. He has connected with kids of various ages, abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders and races. Bob also works hard to extend himself to the Princeton Community of teachers, parents and administrators, bridging interests when he can. As a board member with young kids, I can be assured that Bob will be involved in the school as both a board member and parent for

Four judges selected Wyoming from among 17 municipalities in Ohio who submitted samples to the state section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Do you agree that Wyoming’s water is among the best? Why or why not?

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What was the best Halloween costume you ever wore? What made it so good?

“The best Halloween costume I've ever worn is, hands down, my Jawa costume. It was Halloween 1978. Star Wars was the BIG hit in the theaters the previous year (May 1977). My mom made our costumes! I was a Jawa; my brothers were C3PO and Darth Vader; and, our friend up the street was Chewbacca. I can honestly say ‘I remember it like it was yesterday.’ I can. And I'll remember that one as long as I'm a Star Wars fan, which will be forever and a day.” J.K. “Best Halloween costume ever? That would be the one I wore at a neighbor's party about 15-20 years ago. It was a simple black bathrobe that looked like the ones professional boxers wear into the ring. Across the back, I had affixed golden letters which said simply ‘Iron Mike.’ I brought a pair of boxing gloves to finish it off. It was a big hit!” Bill B. “Back in the ’80s, when my kids were small, I built a wooden frame on top of the frame of an aluminum backpack that had a head like ball on top. I then draped the whole thing in black cloth to become a 10' tall black specter, very scary.” F.S.D. “Not really a costume, but we would put painting equipment

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Wyder right choice for board This November, when you vote for Princeton City School Board Members, Susan Wyder needs to be the first name you check. She has spent a lifetime teaching in Princeton City Schools, and now offers to serve us yet again. Susan Wyder is that special teacher you had as a child and remember for the rest of your life. She is that teacher who went the distance for you.

My children were fortunate to have Susan as their teacher. I have seen her fierce dedication and boundless enthusiasm first hand. She made a difference for the children of the Princeton District, now Susan Wyder wants to make a difference for all of us by serving on the School Board. Susan Wyder is "Princeton Pride" personified. We need her on our school board. Barbara Hils

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years to come. It is important to have someone who is personally connected with our kids represent their best interests! Princeton works hard to be the best it can be ... with Bob Maine as a board member I can be assured every child will have a represented voice Join me in re-electing Bob Maine to the Princeton City Schools Board of Education.

NEXT QUESTIONS If Princeton High School’s football team makes the playoffs, how far can the Vikings advance? How will you remember Carl Lindner. Did you have any personal dealings with him? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.

props next to the port-o-lets at one local haunted house, and a speaker behind one of them waiting for the perfect victim to enter one. Then we would wait a minute or so, and calmly tell the occupant to ‘hurry up, we are trying to paint the basement and they are blocking the light!’” O.H.R. “In college I went to a party as a graffiti ghost - cut eyeholes in a plain white sheet, took some markers with me, and asked other guests to ‘write on my wall. It was a great costume because everyone had such fun writing things and then reading what others wrote. “I remember it because 40something years later I still have that sheet. We take it to outdoor concerts and events, and sit on it. It still draws attention and comments.” J.R.B. “The best costume I ever wore was actually two costumes. We had a lady in our neighborhood who gave out a dime for Halloween. Back in the early ’60s. this was a real haul. We would wear one costume and get our dime and later we would come back with a different costume later and get another dime. That is one of my best Halloween memories.” D.D.

Prior to becoming an elected official I was employed by General Electric - nuclear division until the project was cancelled. With degrees from both the UniJim versity of FlorSquires and the COMMUNITY PRESS ida University of GUEST COLUMNIST Cincinnati I became involved in secondary education. I taught with Cincinnati Public Schools and Princeton City Schools as a math instructor. I retired from that position in 1995. As difficult as it is to believe, Springdale’s general

revenues are down greatly. In 2007 we were slightly over $21 million, but in 2011 the projected revenues were to be around $15.3 million. Obviously, the city had to develop some costcontainment measures. Fortunately, 19 full-time positions will be vacant by the end of this year and there will be as many as 34 more employees eligible for retirement in the next 5 years. The current situation is not as bad as it appears. Between 2008 and 2009 the city lost approximately 400,000 square feet of retail space with WalMart being the major loss. However, 2010 and 2011 showed a gain of 570,000 square feet. In that same timeframe the city experienced a loss of 300,000 square feet of office

space with General Electric being the main loss. Again in 2010 and 2011 the city experienced a gain of over 352,000 square feet of office space. Our economy is now more diverse. Our local businesses in Springdale now include such varied names as Cincinnati Bell Systems, First Financial, Avon (450 jobs will remain), G.E. Aviation Systems, and Sheakley Ins. Group. As more companies locate here the revenues will increase and many of the costcontainment cuts can be restored. It is going to take some time but we are moving in the right direction. Springdale is indeed a city of opportunity. Jim Squires is running for re-election to Springdale City Council.

Proven results, proven leadership I am delighted to ask voters to re-elect me to the Princeton Board of Education. My first four years have been inspiring, challenging and productive. My 30 years at P&G has given me useful leadership, business and problem solving skills to serve. Academics and excellence is “Job Steve One”: Many Moore thought that COMMUNITY PRESS Princeton GUEST COLUMNIST could never be rated excellent. The last three years four of our elementary schools, our middle school, our high school and the Princeton district have been rated excellent. This has not been by accident. The deliberate systemic school improvement process

installed by Superintendent Gary Pack and implemented by our staff have made improvement a way of life. Going forward, we need continued academic innovation … our children need a broader base of 21st century skills. We need best teaching methods and technology. If done well, this will provide better education and lower cost. Strong fiscal management and operational discipline has reduced our cost by almost $2,300 per student. We have installed best in class insurance, energy management and transportation systems. We have made difficult decisions to reduce administrative positions by 45 percent and reduce overall employment by 15 percent. We have re-negotiated our employee contracts with no pay increases and health care benefit reduc-

tions. Going forward, we need to continue reducing costs by innovating and applying best approaches. We have recently established finance and benchmarking teams with community members included, to systematize our efforts. Finally, I am proud of Princeton voters for approving our $120 million middlehigh school learning complex. I am delighted we are on time and budget. The cost to taxpayers is 18 percent lower than expected, thanks to efforts to keep our AA+ bond rating and agility to capitalize on low interest rates in the bond markets. There is more hard work the next four years at Princeton … I am up to it, and ask for your vote Nov. 8.

Steve Moore is running for re-election to the Princeton School Board.

A new era for health records in Hamilton County Just a few short years ago, we were busy writing personal letters, typing office correspondence and making copies through carbon paper. When we needed information, we reached for the encyclopedia or the phone book. Then, along came the Internet, email and electronic communication. When’s the last time you handwrote a letter? Do you even remember typewriters and carbon paper? Tim Ingram One of the COMMUNITY PRESS few remaining GUEST COLUMNIST holdouts to electronic communication lies in the medical profession. Many medical care providers still jot down information on paper “charts” –

you know, the ones waiting for your doctor in the bin outside the exam room. While more and more medical professionals are embracing the electronic age, health care is still woefully behind the curve. Adoption of health information technology – the sooner the better – will inevitably improve patient care. Not only will it improve your care, but it will put you in a much better position to manage your care and communicate with medical professionals to take action to improve your quality of life. The advantages to electronic health records (EHRs) are endless for patients and care providers. For instance, imagine the reduced paperwork to fill out for office visits if all of your records were maintained electronically. Any crucial information or no-

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tices your doctor needed to see would pop up on your record. Accurate and fast electronic prescriptions could be sent directly to the pharmacy. These are just a few of the immediate benefits to EHRs. As we dig a little deeper, imagine health and prescription dosing alerts sent directly to your mobile phone. Think about all of the information that would be available at your fingertips when you travel, visit a specialist or are admitted to a hospital. All of your medical history, lab reports, diagnoses, test results, immunizations, allergies, medications and radiological images could be available to a practitioner with the flick of a switch. What about, heaven forbid, if you are involved in an accident and are unable to communicate with first responders or emer-

gency teams. Your EHR could provide instantaneous, accurate and lifesaving information to rescuers fighting to save your life. Let’s talk about some of the benefits of EHRs to the health care profession. Researchers could quickly look at volumes of data to pinpoint and control disease outbreaks or to work toward vaccines and ultimately, cures. EHRs can track your medications, giving health care providers a clear and accurate view of your entire health profile. With this more complete understanding of your health history, doctors can diagnose health problems and recommend the best courses of prevention and treatment. And even more important, a complete view of your health records would significantly reduce the possibility of medical error. EHRs allow you to better com-

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municate with your health care provider. Access to these records makes you an involved member of your health care team and provides you with a much greater degree of control over your care. What about privacy and safety of information? These are valid concerns, of course. Data contained in electronic systems is heavily secured, protected and backed up – certainly as compared to paper documents. For instance, if you are in an area affected by a natural disaster, your health information remains readily available through recovery techniques. Electronic protections and sharing protocols are highly sophisticated and greatly reduce the opportunity for human error or malfeasance.

Tim Ingram is the health commissioner for Hamilton County.

Tri-County Press Editor Dick Maloney rmaloney@communitypress.com, 248-7134 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011 An open house at the Sharonville fire house on Reading Road was one of three during Fire Prevention Week. Similar events were held at the fire houses on Chester Road and Fields Ertel Road. KELLY

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Sharonville firefighters celebrated Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, with fun and learning as the department held open houses at each of the city’s three firehouses. Children had the opportunity to simulate a rescue, use a real fire hose to extinguish a “fire” display, maneuver an obstacle course, and crawl through a “smoky” maze. A video and model house showed common dangers, and what to do in case of emergency. Firefighters, including Chief Ralph Hammonds, made chili for visitors as they made their way through the open house. “It lets the kids feel what it’s like to be in a fire/rescue emergency,” said Firefighter Amy Nutley, who organized the open house on at the fire house on Reading Road.

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Allyson Seibert, 4, of Sharonville, plays with a remote-controlled fire truck. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Pint-sized firefighters respond to an emergency, following a remote-controlled mini fire truck through the Sharonville open house. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Firefighter Bob Ullery helps Zoe Harmon, 4, of Sharonville climb a ladder to save a baby as a firefighter would climb into the upper floor of a house during a fire. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Firefighter Amy Nutley helps Peyton Harmon, 5, of Sharonville transport a doll victim to an ambulance.KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Sparky the fire dog meets visitors at the Sharonville fire house on Reading Road. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Luke Ellis mans the fire hose to put out a house fire. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Isabella Runyan, almost 2, maneuvers through an obstacle course at the Sharonville Fire Department's open house on Reading Road. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Art Exhibits Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society Exhibit, Noon-4 p.m., Evergreen Retirement Community, 230 W. Galbraith Road, Various watercolor paintings in newly renovated space at retirement community. Opening reception with refreshments and music. Free. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society. 948-2308; grtrcincyws.blogspot.com. Hartwell. 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, monotype and mono-print. Through Nov. 20. 782-2462. Springdale.

$3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. Through Dec. 23. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

Support Groups Motherless Daughters Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, For adult women who have lost or miss nurturing care of their mother. Free. Presented by Motherless Daughters Ministry. 489-0892. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 800-0164. Montgomery.

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Volunteer Events

Manufacturing Success Forum, 2:30-4 p.m., Gateway 75 Distribution Center, 2301 E. Kemper Road, For those in manufacturing industry. Speakers from Standard Textile, Ford Motor Company, TechSolve, Penske/Ryder, JobsOhio and First Financial Bank discuss topics ranging from global production to local supply chain and best practices for balancing the job, labor and quality while managing costs. Free. Registration required. Presented by City of Sharonville. 588-3943; conta.cc/MannySuccessEvent. Sharonville.

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.

Civic Free Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2trg, 11093 Kenwood Road, Proof of Hamilton County residency required. Includes TVs, monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, back-up batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. Program prohibits participation by businesses, churches, schools and non-profits. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Blue Ash.

Exercise Classes Zumba.Sandi Classes, 7-8 p.m., Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive, Dance fitness class. Ages 18 and up. $5. Presented by Zumba.Sandi. 325-7063; www.facebook.com/zumba.sandi. Blue Ash.

Farmers Market Springdale Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Springdale Town Center, 11596 Springfield Pike, Presented by Springdale Farmers’ Market. 346-5712. Springdale. The Market, 3-7 p.m., Raymond Walters College, 9555 Plainfield Road, More than 15 vendors offer plethora of foods and other goods including certified organic produce, cider, variety of vegetables, homemade pasta, flowers, gluten-free items, cheeses, meats and more. Rain or shine. 7455685. Blue Ash.

Holiday - Halloween Harvest Festival, 6-8 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Petting zoo, pony rides, music, face painting, haunted house, games and costume contest for children. Costumes not required but encouraged. Free. 247-1330; www.lec.org. Montgomery.

Literary - Libraries Shiver In Sharonville, 7-8 p.m., Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Drive, Preschool Halloween party, parade and story time. Costumes optional. Free. 369-6049; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Sharonville.

On Stage - Comedy Andi Smith, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

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,

FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Art Exhibits 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.

St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, is 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29; and 7-10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 and Monday, Oct. 31., at St. Rita School for the Deaf. A special lights-on matinee will be available on Saturday with the sights without the frights from 3-5 p.m. for ages 12 and under. The house is the 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Civil War-era 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. Cost is $10. A $3 off coupon per person is available online. Matinee is $2. 771-1060; www.srsdeaf.org. Evendale.FILE PHOTO

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

Community Dance 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.

Dance Classes Line Dance Lessons, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, No partners needed. $2. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 769-0046. Blue Ash.

days they want to walk. Ages 50 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville.

SATURDAY, OCT. 29 Antiques Shows Moeller High School Antique Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Moeller High School, 9001 Montgomery Road, More than 80 dealers. Concessions available including baked potato soup. Benefits Moeller High School Band. Family friendly. $4. Presented by Moeller Band Boosters. 791-1680. Kenwood.

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

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Friday Night’s Dinner Out, 5:30-7 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Downstairs. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fish, side items, soup and chili available. Specialty sandwich each week. 733-9926. Reading.

An Evening of Waltz and Other Scary Dances, 8-11 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Instruction at 7 p.m. Dress-up encouraged but not required. Bring snack to share. Family friendly. $7, $5 students. Presented by Queen City Consort. 312-9515. Wyoming.

Holiday - Halloween Haunted Village, 6-10 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Trick-or-treat 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. 563-9484; 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 War-era 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. 772-2111. 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

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Show, 3 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Find out what makes night creatures so special and meet a few. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

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

SUNDAY, OCT. 30 Antiques Shows Moeller High School Antique Show, Noon-4 p.m., Moeller High School, $4. 791-1680. Kenwood.

Art Exhibits 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.

Exercise Classes Holiday - Halloween

Pumpkin Frenzy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Create pumpkin and ricotta ravioli topped with crispy farm bacon and sage butter sauce. $35. Registration required. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, 7-10 p.m., St. Rita School for the Deaf, Special lights-on matinee “enjoy the sights without the frights” 3-5 p.m. Ages 12 and under. $2. $10, $3 off coupon per person online. 771-1060; www.srsdeaf.org. Evendale.

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Wine Bar Tasting, 2-6 p.m., The Wine Store, Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.

Lizards, Turtles and Snakes — Oh My!, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Meet some local reptiles and learn about them from the naturalist. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Holiday - Halloween Haunted Village, 6-10 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, $8. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville. Pumpkin Harvest Festival, 2-4 p.m., Meadowbrook Care Center, 8211 Weller Road, indoor trick-ortreating, pony rides, professional face painting, entertainment, hay rides, bake sale, balloon clowns, snacks and more. Free. 489-2444; www.meadowbrookcare.org. Montgomery. St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, 7-11 p.m., St. Rita School for the Deaf, Special lights-on matinee “enjoy the sights without the frights” 3-5 p.m. Ages 12 and under. $2. $10, $3 off coupon per person online. 771-1060; www.srsdeaf.org. Evendale. Halloween Party, 8 p.m.-midnight, Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Downstairs. Party and dance. Ages 21 and up. Free. Presented by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69. 733-9926. Reading.

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

MONDAY, OCT. 31 Art Exhibits Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

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

Dance Classes Line Dance, 1-2 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776;

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Holiday - Halloween St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, 7-10 p.m., St. Rita School for the Deaf, $10, $3 off coupon per person online. 771-1060; www.srsdeaf.org. Evendale.

Literary - Libraries Halloween Party, 4-5 p.m., Reading Branch Library, 9001 Reading Road, Celebrate Halloween with movie, craft and treats. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4465; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Reading.

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 1 Art Exhibits Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

Civic Greater Cincinnati Women’s Republican Club Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road, Featured speaker: State of Ohio Board of Education President Debe Terhar. Dinner and beverages served. $12. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Women’s Republican Club. 965-0230. Sycamore Township.

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.

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

Films Twilight Saga Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Springdale 18: Cinema de Lux, 12064 Springfield Pike, “Twilight.” See the movies before premiere of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1.” View footage never seen before of Robert Pattinson, cast interviews and footage of fan

festivals over the years. $13.50; plus fees. Presented by Fathom Events. 699-1500; www.fathomevents.com. Springdale.

Public Hours Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 Art Exhibits Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

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.

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 3 Art Exhibits Hilltop Artists Art Show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 782-2462. Springdale.

Community Dance Venus and Mars, 7:30-10 p.m., Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave., Plus-level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Wyoming.

Exercise Classes Spin Pilates Transformation, 5:15-6:15 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $20. Reservations required. 985-6742; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Zumba.Sandi Classes, 7-8 p.m., Hartzell United Methodist Church, $5. 325-7063; www.facebook.com/zumba.sandi. Blue Ash.

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The Salvation Army Toy Shop Auxiliary, which benefits local children, who receive books and dolls at Christmas, is a result of the diligent efforts of the Toy Shop Auxiliary. Recently, some members of the Toy Shop Auxiliary gathered as they prepare for the big event Nov. 5. The members posed with dolls that represent those to be featured at this year's auction and show. From left: standing, Phyllis Poeppelmeier, West Chester Township, Marian Wingerter, Evendale, and Donna Welsch, Historic East End PROVIDED

One of my favorite Halloween traditions is taking the grandkids to buy their Halloween costumes. Luke is going to be a ninja, Will a SWAT team member and Jack a Transformer bumblebee. I’m not sure at this writing what Little Eva will be, but I think she’s favoring Tinkerbell.

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Mix cereals, crackers and pretzels. Set aside while bringing butter, hot sauce, dressing mix and celery seed to a simmer. Pour over cereal mixture and mix. Microwave on high, uncovered, 4-5 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool and store in covered container.

Marshmallow tombstones, balls or ghosts This is one of those recipes that lends itself to endless variations. Add up to 1 cup M&M candies, chopped peanuts, raisins or your favorite combo to the popped corn. ½ cup popcorn, popped or 1 bag microwave popcorn, popped (10-12 cups popped corn) 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt marshmallows and butter over low heat. Add vanilla and blend. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture. Mix gently with sprayed spatula and form into shapes with sprayed hands or pour into sprayed l3x9 pan (when chilled, use cookie cutters in desired shapes or just cut into squares).

Scott & Sandy Autenrieb’s Zuppa Toscana soup like Olive Garden For Steve Braden, along with a “loyal reader” who wanted this for an adult Halloween party. Reader John Walker sent in a recipe, as well – “dead on like Olive Garden’s,” he said. I couldn’t open the recipe attachment

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Wyoming to tackle deer issues Concerns about property damage from deer roaming the city of Wyoming will be addressed during a public information session. In response to reports from residents, the Wyoming Police Department will hold the meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14.

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X-Travaganza names new director, chairwoman A new school year means activity is humming and the winds of change are blowing in the St. Xavier High School X-Travaganza office Cathy Cionni becomes the latest director of X-Travaganza, officially assuming the role Oct. 3. She follows Sara Schindler who served two years in the position following the 15-year tenure of the late Margo Locaputo. Cionni was introduced as the new director Sept. 14 at the annual X-Travaganza Kick-off Mass and reception at the school. Heading up the St. Xavier High School X-Travaganza is new “I’m thrilled,” Cionni said. “I’ve always felt like X- director Cathy Cionni, left, and general chair Sarah Travaganza was a home Klein.THANKS TO MARK MOTZ within a home for me at St. X. To have the chance to come Cathy and Tony served as and out, from the perspecto work for the school that general chairs for X-Trava- tive of a mom, a wife, an athas meant so much for my ganza 2008: Broadway X- tendee, a committee mementire family is a great op- Citement. She spent the past ber, a chair and somebody two years as auction director who has run an auction. portunity.” “Cathy brings a broad Indeed, the Cionni family at Seton High School “I think that’s going to be view to what is one of our sighas a long tradition with St. of Cathy’s real nature events at the school. X. Husband Tony is a 1974 one graduate. The couple sent strengths,” said Ralph Nar- Not only does X-Travaganza four sons – Joe (2000), Doug dini (1977), vice president raise a lot of money, it’s one development. “She of the best ways we build (2002), Chris (2006) and Ste- for ven (2010) – to the school. knows X-Travaganza inside community. I look forward

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to seeing how Cathy will build on 38 years of tradition and help us make it even more successful.” Two of Cionni’s chief allies will be the new general chairs for X-Travaganza 2012, Dr. David and Sarah Klein. The Kleins were cochairs for the record-setting 2011 X-Travaganza Grand Raffle and made the commitment to serve as general chairs over the summer. “Sarah brings an amazing level of energy to the chairman’s role,” Nardini said. “She and David have some great ideas and plans. More than anything with the Kleins, you can expect a quality event that’s going to be a lot of fun. A lot.” X-Travaganza 2012 is set for March 10 with First Night scheduled for March 9. Go to the X-Travaganza pages under the Supporting St. X tab at www.stxavier.org for a complete calendar of X-Trav events, including gift-gather parties, online auction and more.

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summer, which included Valuable Player contests, the winners of which took home Cincinnati Reds or Coney Island tickets and NOOK Color e-Readers.

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Children perform in ‘The New Nutcracker’

Luciana DeJesus is featured in Cincinnati Ballet's "The New Nutcracker."PROVIDED Frisch’s Presents “The New Nutcracker” performances begin Dec. 15 and run through Dec. 24 at The Aronoff Center for the Arts. For ticketing informa-

tion visit cballet.org or contact the Cincinnati Ballet box office at 513-621-5282. Don’t miss out on the exciting world premiere of Frisch’s Presents “The New Nutcracker!"

Wyoming Girl Scouts Hannah Stoppenhagen, Isabelle Jones and Maya Stoffer help collect socks for Hannah's Socks, at Wyoming's Fall Fest. THANKS TO CATHERINE BURKE

Wyoming troops join to collect socks for homeless As a part of their Silver Award, Girl Scout Cadette Troop 41476 decided this year at the Wyoming Fall Festival to have a “drive” instead of just a booth selling something. After researching local needs, they found the site Hannah’s Socks. This is a charity started by a young Toledo, Ohio, girl who wanted to give her own socks to a homeless person. The Troop did not work alone, Girl Scout Troop

41966 needed to complete a step towards bridging to Cadettes by shadowing an older troop and asked if they could work with our Cadette Troop. So the two troops together held the sock drive. The girls set a goal of 100 pair of socks as this is the 100 anniversary of Girl Scouts. They overachieved our expectations by more than two-and-a-half times. They had the 100 pairs of socks donated by 2 p.m. and

the girls kept selling. As a result of their scouring the crowds and not being afraid to ask for donations, the troops will be donating a total of 250 pairs of socks to Hannah’s Socks. As leaders, we are all very proud of the girls for their hard work and determination in reaching, then exceeding, the goals they set. The girls are thrilled to know they will help keep 250 pairs of feet warm this winter.

SVDP coat drive under way

TheSocietyofSt.Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and WLWT News 5 announce the 10th annual 5 Cares Coat Drive. With convenient drop off locations across the Tristate at Gold Star Chili restaurants, Kemba Credit Union branches and local fire stations, it is easy to make a difference. “It’s easy to take for granted something as simple as a coat. But we see many families who have next to nothing, and they simply don’t have the means to buy a warm, clean coat for the winter,” said Liz Carter, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati. “That’s why we are grateful to partner once again with the sponsors of the 5 Cares Coat Drive to provide warmth and comfort to our neighbors in need.” St. Vincent de Paul distributes winter coats directly to local families, as well as

providing them to other local agencies that work with those in need across the TriState. The 5 Cares Coat Drive relies on the generosityofGreaterCincinnatiresidents for the donation of new and gently-used coats towards its goal of 4,000 coats. Along with donating coats or making a financial contribution, you can get involved by volunteering your time. Simply visit www.SVDPcincinnati.org <http://www.SVDPcincinnati.org> for more information. "As the difficulties in our economy continue, we know that the 5 Cares Coat Drive will be an important service for even more viewers throughout the tri-state this year. People really appreciate that St. Vincent de Paul is able to provide the coats we collect directly to local residents in need," said Richard Dyer, president and general manager WLWT News 5.

Participating fire departments serving as drop off points include Anderson Township, Blue Ash, DeerfieldTownship,GreenTownship, Hamilton, Harrison, Liberty Township, Little Miami, Loveland, Mariemont, Mason, Milford, Montgomery, Mt. Healthy, Sharonville, Springdale, Springfield Township and Whitewater Township, Alexandria, Covington, Florence, Hebron, Ft. Thomas, Ft. Mitchell, and Newport. For a complete list offirestationsaswellasparticipating Gold Star Chili locations and Kemba Credit Union branches, go to www.wlwt.com or www.SVDPcincinnati.org. For more information about donating or helping with the drive, please call St. Vincent de Paul at 513-5628841, ext. 247. For information on how to receive a coat, call 513-421-0602 in Cincinnatior859-341-3219inNorthern Kentucky, or visit the St. Vincent de Paul website.

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Halloween exhibit haunts Glendale museum Lights flickered on, then off. Shadowy figures roamed the restaurant. Among the 17 ghosts noted in a single afternoon at Glendale’s Iron Horse, two still take their seats at the bar, more than 100 years after their deaths. Legend has it that James Donovan and Edward Mitchel frequented the Iron Horse in the late 1800s. Friends tried to get the two “drunken criminals” to leave the restaurant one summer night, “but they were too tough for them.” The pair were arrested for “wrangling, quarreling and fighting.” That was June 29, 1895. A century later, the seats they occupied “become incredibly hot” and things are mysteriously moved around the restaurant. That Halloween lore, as well as other haunting stories are part of a display at the Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum inside the Glendale Depot. The historical exhibit shows the festive side of the holiday, as well. A dinner table, set with Halloween-inspired dishes and party favors, reflects the holiday spirit of the early 1900s. “They weren’t into the scary stuff,” said Fiona Blainy, who organized the exhibit. Parties included activities such as bobbing for apples and storytelling, “but it wasn’t gruesome,” she said.

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The Halloween exhibit runs through October. The museum, in Glendale’s Village Square, is open every Thursday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The story of the ghosts of the Iron Horse dates to the late 1800s. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Deer add extra danger to Ohio roads during fall Ohio has 8 million drivers, 121,000 miles of roadway and 600,000 deer. Trying to predict when and where a deer and motorist will meet is an impossible task, but drivers who understand how deer behave are more likely to avoid a crash. The Ohio Department of Transportation warns all Ohio drivers that autumn brings thousands of collisions between vehicles and deer, so drive with caution. “Fewer daylight hours, combined with the increased movement of deer due to mating and hunting seasons, increase the risk of collisions,” ODOT Director Jerry Wray said. In 2010, there were 23,201 deer-vehicle crashes statewide with 1,063 people injured and four people killed. November saw the most crashes with 5,012, or 167 per day. Because many deer-vehicle collisions go unreported to police and local authorities, the actual number of crashes throughout Ohio may be as high as 60,000 each year. Last year, the areas

with the highest number of deer-vehicle crashes were urban areas: the Mansfield area (Richland County) with 648 crashes, the Canton area (Stark County) with 630 and the Cincinnati area (Hamilton County) with 620. ODOT advises motorists to use these driving tips to help avoid collisions with deer: • Watch for deer-crossing signs and drive with extreme caution, especially in the posted areas • If you see one deer near the road, expect that others will follow • Watch for deer especially at dawn and after sunset. About 20 percent of these crashes occur in early morning, while more than half occur between 5 p.m. and midnight • Always wear seat belts and drive at safe, sensible speeds for road conditions If a vehicle strikes a deer, motorists should report the crash by calling local law enforcement, the sheriff’s department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol or the Ohio Department of Natural Resources – even if there is no damage to the motorist’s vehicle.

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Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. 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. Great Oaks is currently recruiting volunteer tutors for its Adult Basic and Literacy Education Classes and English to Speakers of Other Languages Classes. There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training sessions are Wednesday, October 26 and Wednesday, November 2, in either the afternoon or the evening. Please call 612-5830 for more information. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. 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 one-on-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s 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 exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org.

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Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in

length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 8712787. 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 Leslie at 554-6300, or lriffle@destiny-hospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-oflife 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's Esteemed Volunteers share their time by providing assistance with administrative office duties, spend time with patients and/or families in many activities such as Reading, Singing, Reminiscing and other life enhancing activities as well as providing respite care to the caregiver themselves. At Hospice of Southwest Ohio our Volunteers are encouraged to share their ideas to enhance the lives of individuals experiencing this important journey. To become a Hospice of Southwest Ohio Esteemed Volunteer please contact our Volunteer Department at 513-528-8144 or email us at tverville@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen

Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or email info@cintishares.org. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “Son-Rise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 231-1948. 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 941-0102 for more information. SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business – A nonprofit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 6842812 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 additional information call Nancy Schuster at 513-559-2200 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 728-6261 or csevindik@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities.

To submit your volunteer needs for this column, either email areeves@communitypress.com, fax 248-1938, or mail the information to: Volunteers, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio, 45140.

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RELIGION Women’s Bible Study gathers Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The topic is “Living Above Worry and Stress.” 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.

Blue Ash Presbyterian Church

The church will present a choral concert celebrating All Saint’s Day at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in the church sanctuary. Puccini’s “Requiem” will offer a remembrance for the saints who have one on to glory. Vivaldi’s “Gloria” celebrates those who have gone on before us and the saints who are around us every day. The choir will be joined by a chamber orchestra of players from the Cincinati area. Kenneth Tice, DMA student at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, will conduct the concert. The concert is free. A free-will offering will be collected. The church is at 4309 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; www.bapcweb.net.

Church by the Woods

The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped-accessible. The church conducts English-asa-second-language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 5636447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Fall craft show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Proceeds benefit children’s programming. 25th annual drive-through Nativity will be 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Youth Group meets Sunday nights (junior high at 5 p.m. and senior high at 7 p.m.), dinner included at 6:30 p.m.) United Methodist Women’s Christmas Dinner will be 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Christmas sing-a-long follows. Call the church to sign up. Children’s Weekday ProgramTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Call the church for details. Advent Conspiracy – beginning at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, a study begins of “Advent Conspiracy – Can Christmas Still Change the World?” Call the church for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (791-3142 and www.cosumc.org).

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking and More Crafts, 5:30-8:30 p.m. every third Monday. Free child care is provided. Those interested in attending must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. All paper projects are welcomed including, but not limited to, scrapbooking, stamping, card-making and photo-frame keepsakes. Crafters should bring their own photos, albums and specialty items. Most other tools and supplies will be provided. There is no charge for use of supplies. The church is located at 7701

Kenwood Road; 891-1700.

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 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.

Findlay Street food pantry and seeking volunteers to deliver bread daily from Kroger and Panera. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is conducted the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Steak ‘n’ Shake in Montgomery. Ladies Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings at the church. Friends in Fellowship meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of

each month for dinner at the church. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets from 10-11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Parent Church School meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

New Church of Montgomery

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.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Undies and socks are being collected for boys and girls ages 4 to 14 for some of the Findlay Street children. Please leave donations at the church in a designated basket. Church school continues throuhout the year at the 9:30 a.m. service. It’s not too late to register your children. Check the website or call the office. The church is collecting nonperishable grocery items for the

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Council, fire dept. officials wear pink By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

SHARONVILLE — – City Council dressed for the occasion. For the Oct. 11 meeting, all seven members of council, along with Mayor Virgil Lovitt and members of the administration, sported pink T-shirts provided by the fire department, in support of breast cancer awareness.

It was a uniform that firefighters, including Chief Ralph Hammonds, will wear throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. “This disease has touched so many people,” Hammonds said. “Everyone knows someone who has suffered, whether it’s a family member or friend. “We’re trying to bring awareness also to the pre-

Sharonville's City Council meeting is draped in pink as council members and other city officials wear T-shirts provided by the Fire Department to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month.KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS vention and research aspect.” The entire department of 75 firefighters will wear the shirts, which were purchased with private donations from Hylant Group, Life Force Management, Paul and Janey Kattelman,

Al and Kay Ledbetter, Bill and Sue Knight, Ray and Mary Ann Dyer, Lt. Jack Smith and Suzanne Casteel. “There were no tax dollars used,” Hammonds said. Councilman Greg Pugh,

who owns Hair Spectrum at 11051 Reading Road, had displayed one of the pink shirts for several weeks, collecting donations to help pay for them. Customers contributed a few dollars here and there, and Pugh estimated

that he had collected about $100. “It was a good effort,” he told fellow council members. “But it was thwarted by thieves,” he said upon discovery that his shop had been burglarized recently.

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Juvenile male, 16, theft at 2801 Cunningham, Oct. 2. Walter Andrews, 46, 9969 Chester Road, criminal trespassing, theft, menacing at 2801 Cunningham, Oct. 2. Anthony Hille, 31, 10415 Wyscarver, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct at 10415 Wyscarver, Oct. 1. Brian McDonald, 35, 10599 Reading Road, aggravated menacing at 10599 Reading, Sept. 28. Jacob Baker, 31, 3652 Reading Road, improperly handling firearm in motor vehicle at Glendale Milford Road, Oct. 8. Frank Taylor, 31, 2065 Harrison Ave., drug abuse at Glendale Milford Road, Oct. 8.

Incidents/investigations Theft Catalytic converter valued at $400 removed at 10450 Medallion Drive, Oct. 7. Catalytic converter valued at $400 removed at 2875 E. Sharon Road, Oct. 7. Catalytic converter valued at $400 removed at 2630 Glendale Milford Road, Oct. 7. License plate removed at 4015 Glendale Milford Road, Oct. 7. $235 removed at 2801 Cunningham, Oct. 6.

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Arrests/citations Nicole Burgess, 30, 446 9th St., possession of drug paraphernalia at 10900 Reading Road, Oct. 11. Jakob Castello, 32, 2492 Wennign Road, obstructing official

business at 11457 Chester Road, Oct. 9. Terry Wolfrum, 30, 154 Mount Vernon, violation protection order at 154 Mount Vernon, Oct. 9. Sherry Herinel, 36, 54 Orchard Knoll, drug paraphernalia at 11775 Lebanon Road, Oct. 8. Zachary Bowling, 20, 12168 2Nd Ave., drug possession at 10955 Reading Road, Oct. 7. Henry Sheilds, 37, 902 Lindy Walk, improper handing of firearm, 2500 E. Kemper, Oct. 6. David Dincler, 39, 10857 Sharondale, child endangerment at 10900 Reading Road, Oct. 9. Brian Weaver, 25, 3612 W. 8th, possession at U.S. 42, Oct. 7. Angie Trammell, 31, 4159 Langlend St., possession at Liv Inn, Oct. 6. Joshua Legette, 21, 4084 Sharon Park, possession at I275, Oct. 6. Matthew Meenach, 25, 53 Williamsburg, operating vehicle impaired at Yorktowne and Fields Ertel, Oct. 6. Nazira Bazarova, 31, 8737 Donovan Court, theft at 12035 Lebanon Road, Oct. 5. Bam Rose, 30, 1560 Queen City, forgery at 1639 E. Kemper Road, Oct. 4. Asia White, 19, 3515 Stacey Ave., drug abuse at Red Roof Inn, Oct. 2. Marcus McConnell, 24, 958 Chesterdale Circle, possession at Red Roof Inn, Oct. 2. Brandy Hardin, 31, 7409 Mamoth, possession at Liv Inn, Oct. 5. Dante Tucker, no age given, 812 Burman Ave., obstructing official business at 2343 Sharon Road, Oct. 2.

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Man accused of killing goose gets suspended jail term By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

BLUE ASH — – A man accused of deliberately killing a Canada goose by running over it with a car outside a Blue Ash bowling alley has received a 30day suspended jail sentence and a $10 fine. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Heather Russell also placed 22year-old Christopher Baker of Sharonville on community control for six months and ordered him to pay $104 to be on electronic monitoring for 60 of the days of community control, court records show. It was all part of a plea bargain accepted by the judge Aug. 30, in which the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s office agreed to amend the charge against Baker from cruelty to animals to disorderly conduct in exchange for Baker’s guilty plea. Although both charges are misdemeanors, cruelty to animals – which Blue Ash police originally charged Baker with – carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $750 fine and disorderly conduct carries a maximum

Jeanne Houck/Staff Waiting on a friend? Employees of Crossgate Lanes in Blue Ash say this Canada goose, seen here outside the bowling alley, had been nesting with another Canada goose that police say was deliberately run over and killed by a Sharonville man.BY JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

penalty of 30 days in jail and a $250 fine. “The Blue Ash Police Department respects the decisions of the Hamilton County Municipal Court and does not render opinions on its findings or sentences,” Blue Ash Police Capt. James Schaffer said today.

Witnesses to the death of the goose the evening of April 17 outside Crossgate Lanes on Hunt Road contacted Blue Ash police with the name of Baker and the license number of his car. The witnesses said they recognized Baker from a bowling league.

“The suspect did intentionally run over a goose twice in the parking lot of Crossgate Lanes and cause its death,” a subsequent police report said. The report noted that police seized “(Canada) geese hair and feathers” at the scene to use as evidence.

ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT A rundown of local issues and candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot:

Sharonville

Mayor Bill Knight Virgil G. Lovitt II (R)

Philip Bruce Mink President of Council Kevin M. Hardman (R) Auditor Mark Piepmeier (R) Law director Thomas T. Keating Council

At large (three to be elected) Vickie L. Hoppe (R) Gregory L. Pugh (R) Paul J. Schmidt (R) Ward 1 Ed Cunningham (R) Ward 2 Janey Kattelman Dave Koch (R) Ward 3 Ed Gault Kerry D. Rabe (R) Ward 4 Robert D. Tankersley (R)

Springdale

Mayor Steve Galster Doyle H. Webster Clerk/finance director Kathy McNear Council At large (three to be elected) Bob Diehl Edward F. Knox James Squires Meghan Sullivan-Wisecup

Wyoming

Council At large (seven to be elected) Ralph Boss Lynn Crider Gayle Ficken-Clarke Pamela Kamm Jenni McCauley James T. O’Reilly Will Papa Barry S. Porter Vicky Zwissler

Evendale

Mayor Don Apking Phillip J. Schneider Council (three to be elected) Jeff Albrinck Catherine Hartman John H. Ranz Jr. Carolyn Smiley-Robertson

Glendale

Mayor Ralph M. Hoop Jenny Kilgore Clerk/treasurer John G. Earls Marla L. Varmuza Council (two to be elected) Will Kreidler David Schmid

Princeton City School District Member of Board of Education (Three to be elected) Sandy Leach Bob Maine Steve Moore Susan Wyder

Wyoming City School District

Member of Board of Education (Two to be elected) Jenifer Etler Dana M. Irvine Todd S. Levy Martin Murray Jeanie Zoller

Hamilton County Educational Service Center Governing Board

Member of Board of Education (Two to be elected) Marilee G. Broscheid Fred Hunt Barbara A. Parry Unexpired term (One to be elected) Bill Ferguson Jr. Nita Thomas

State issues

1. State of Ohio – House Joint Resolution 1 – Constitutional Amendment Judicial Retirement Age 2. State of Ohio – Referendum Senate Bill 5 3. State of Ohio – Constitutional Amendment Health Care Freedom Act

Village/township issues

Evendale B – Local option Sunday sales at Speedway; wine and mixed beverages 10 a.m. – midnight.

County issues

Hamilton County – Tax levy; renewal and decrease; 4.07 mills, three years; health & hospitalization services Hamilton County – Tax levy; renewal; 2.77 mills, five years; children’s services

City issues

Sharonville 3-A – Local option Sunday sales at Speedway; wine and mixed beverages, 10 a.m.midnight Springdale – Proposed electric aggregation Springdale – Proposed gas aggregation Springdale E – Local option Sunday sales at Costco; wine and mixed beverages, 10 a.m.midnight Wyoming – Charter revision