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Columbia Township’s new property maintenance code is now being enforced. Columbia Township trustees voted to approve the code in May, and enforcement began June 14. The township is currently looking to hire a part-time code enforcement officer, but the code violations will initially be based on complaints. SEE STORY, A4
Awkward position
Mariemont Village Council was split on signing an agreement with Duke Energy for residents to get discounts on electric bills. Duke Energy Retail Sales, a subsidiary of the utility company, has asked village officials to sign a memorandum of understanding that makes Duke Energy the “sole preferred provider.” Councilman Jeff Andrews said at last week’s meeting that the agreement puts the village in an awkward position. SEE STORY, A2
Educational focus
Sybil Mullin’s interest in education was spurred when her twin sons began attending Kilgour School. At the time the original Hyde Park School was being used as swing space for Kilgour. Mullin, 44, said she was delighted a public school was in the area. Shortly after she joined the Education Committee formed by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council. SEE STORY, A3
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Mariemont considering law for the frozen dessert vendors By Lisa Wakeland
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Mariemont recently tackled the issue of regulating mobile ice cream vendors in the village. Councilman Cortney Scheeser, chairman of the Rules and Law Committee, said the purpose of the regulation is to be comfortable with people conducting this This type of business application in the village. “We care and process more about the only applies person than we to mobile ice do about the (type of vehicream cle),” Scheeser vendors. said. Councilman Dennis Wolter said the regulations will provide the village with some kind of control should any issues arise, but not impede free enterprise. Committee members determined that a mobile ice cream vendor must provide a driver’s license, a license from the Cincinnati Health Department, proof of a commercial auto policy with $1 million of liability coverage, submit to a background check and pay a $50 fee to receive a permit. Councilman Joe Miller said vendors should be required to meet with the police chief to review rules prior to receiving an operating permit. The committee also determined that each driver, even if working for the same company, must have a permit and it will be the vendor’s responsibility for renewal.
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The Mariemont Rules and Law Committee determined mobile ice cream vendors will need a background check, proof of insurance and other items to obtain a permit to operate in the village. Permits will be valid for one calendar year and expire on Dec. 31. Though the committee may consider stationary food stands or mobile vendors with other food such as hot dogs in the future, this application and process only applies to mobile ice cream vendors. Scheeser said he will draft an application to present to council.
Background check Mobile ice cream vendors who want to conduct business in Mariemont must submit to a background check. The Rules and Law Committee was unsure of what information would exclude a vendor from operating in the village and will rely on a recommendation from Police Chief Rick Hines. Committee members agreed that sex offenses, violent crime and felonies should be included on that list.
Former Kmart site could see renewal By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Columbia Township and Neyer Properties have long discussed the former Kmart site as a new redevelopment, but have yet to come to an agreement. That could change in the coming months, according to township officials. Columbia Township Trustee President Stephen Langenkamp said the township and Neyer are close to a deal to redevelop the site near the intersection of Ridge and Highland avenues through a tax increment financing agreement. Langenkamp “I think we’re on the right path to closing the deal,” he said. Late last year, a deal between the two sides seemed unlikely when township trustees didn’t unanimously vote to approve a tax increment financing agreement for the area.
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The former Kmart site in Columbia Township has been vacant for some time.That could change with a potential deal between the township and Neyer Properties.
Late last year, a deal between the two sides seemed unlikely when township trustees didn’t unanimously vote to approve a tax increment financing agreement for the area. Langenkamp said Neyer and Columbia Township have closed the gap by working out some of the financial figures that troubled the township. He said Neyer may have also found a large tenant for the space and that tenant is interested in bringing approximately 300 new
jobs to the township. During a recent township meeting, Township Administrator Michael Lemon said the new tenant, which Langenkamp said doesn’t want to be named until a deal is finalized, is willing to sign a 20-year lease at the former Kmart site.
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He said the township has been “working diligently” to bring the deal to a close in the last couple months. “It’s on a very fast track,” Lemon said. Langenkamp said the tax increment financing agreement still needs to be approved by the Cincinnati Public Schools, and there’s more work to be done. However, he said if the school district does approve the tax increment financing agreement a deal could be closer than ever before.
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Mariemont officials wary of Duke Energy offer By Lisa Wakeland
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Mariemont Village Council was split on signing an agreement with Duke Energy for residents to get discounts on electric bills. Duke Energy Retail Sales, a subsidiary of the utility company, has asked village officials to sign a memorandum of understanding that makes Duke Energy the “sole preferred provider.� Councilman Jeff Andrews said at last week’s meeting that the agreement puts the village in an awkward position.
Mariemont Solicitor Ed McTigue said he would ask a Duke Energy representative to come to the next council meeting to further discuss an agreement that would make the utility company the “sole preferred providerâ€? for the village. • Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 12, at the village building, 6907 Wooster Pike. The agreement, if signed by Mariemont, would allow Duke Energy Retail Sales to offer residents and small businesses an 18 percent
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discount on electric generation and transmission. It would not apply to the distribution or natural gas portion of an energy bill and the agreement would be in effect until Dec. 31, 2011. Without the village signing the agreement, Duke Energy would still offer residents and small businesses a 15 percent discount. Solicitor Ed McTigue said, agreement or not, it is up to residents to sign up for the program to receive the discount. Andrews said he was concerned about this agreement creating a slippery slope and likened the agreement to LaRosa’s asking for the village to make it the preferred pizza. Councilman Dennis Wolter said he is more comfortable making this type of agreement with Duke Energy instead of other utility companies making similar offers because of familiarity with Duke Energy. Councilwoman Kim Sullivan said she is uncomfortable making an agreement to declare Duke Energy as the sole preferred provider. Councilman Cortney Scheeser said he wanted to know if the additional 3 percent discount would be significant or make a nominal difference on energy bills. Solicitor Ed McTigue said he would ask a Duke Energy representative to come to the next council meeting to further discuss the issue and answer questions.
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Mariemont Council was split on whether to sign an agreement making Duke Energy the sole preferred provider for the village. Here, a Duke Energy worker fixes power lines in Mariemont after the 2008 windstorm.
Groups go to court to stop Anderson mine Gannett News Service Opponents of the proposed underground limestone mine in Anderson Township have filed appeals with Hamilton County Common Pleas Court in an attempt to stop the project. Indian Hill, Terrace Park, Newtown and members of CABOOM (Citizens
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Education priority for new council member By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com
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Sybil Mullin is the newest board member of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council. A Hyde Park resident since 1976, Mullin said she plans to focus on education.
Sybil Mullin’s interest in education was spurred when her twin sons began attending Kilgour School. At the time the original Hyde Park School was being used as swing space for Kilgour. Mullin, 44, said she was delighted a public school was in the area. Shortly after she joined the Education Committee formed by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council.
“I didn’t want to lose good public neighborhood schools,” she said. The former Hyde Park School is currently being used as swing space by Mount Washington School. Mullin, who has been a resident of Hyde Park since 1976, said she hopes a public school remains at that location. “It would attract young families (who) want a great school in their backyard,” she said. Mullin, who is an attorney with the Drew Law
Firm, began serving on the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council in April. She said zoning is also a subject for which she has an interest, especially as it relates to newer construction “I love the old buildings,” she said. “I like the character and architecture.” She said she hopes to maintain that architectural style in the area. “I think there needs to be a dialogue and input from the community on (this topic),” she said.
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“I think there needs to be a dialogue and input from the community.” Sybil Mullin Hyde Park Neighborhood Council board member Mullin also weighed in on the current restriping controversy involving Erie Avenue. She said she agrees with the residents who want Erie Avenue to remain as it had been striped originally. “It’s a safety issue,” she said.
Cock & Bull English Pub coming to Hyde Park Gannett News Service The Cock & Bull English Pub, which has locations in Covington and Glendale, is coming to Hyde Park in the former Vineyard Cafe space, probably by the end of the year. Scott Stacey, a co-owner and manager of the pub/ restaurant, said the group will establish its third location at the southwest corner of Edwards Road and Erie Avenue just off Hyde Park Square. The Vineyard Cafe closed Dec. 31. The Vineyard Cafe, as well as the restaurant in the same space before it, Darci’s, were limited in what they could prepare and
serve because of insufficient kitchen ventilation. The Cock & Bull owners are improving that by taking over not only the Vineyard space, with its adjacent wine bar, but the space occupied by the Fig Leaf clothing store. The Fig Leaf intends to move by Aug. 1 across Edwards into the space now occupied by Root’d, which is closing. Stacey said the Vineyard and Fig Leaf spaces would be significantly renovated. The kitchen will occupy the former Fig Leaf space. The front patio will remain a part of the restaurant, as will the small courtyard area that was behind
the Vineyard’s wine bar. All together, there will be 1,600 square feet of outdoor dining, and seating for 300 throughout the restaurant. Stacey said they’ll stick with the same English pub theme as the other two locations, but with a few differences. They’ll have 60 kinds of beer on tap. They’re selecting brands now. “That’s getting easier all the time,” he said. “There are a lot of neat beers out there, great American craft brewers.” The restaurant will offer English beers as well. The menu will have a few different items suited to
the neighborhood, Stacey said, including lighter fish dishes. It will be open until 2:30 a.m. and will have a pizza-by-the-slice window. In the summer, he said, the restaurant will further use the patio space by selling coffee, cappuccino, breakfast pastries and fruit in the morning. “We see a lot of people in Hyde Park sitting outside, drinking coffee, reading the paper,” he said.
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Columbia Twp. maintenance code now enforced By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com
Columbia Township’s new property maintenance code is now being enforced. Columbia Township trustees voted to approve the code in May, and enforcement began June 14. The township is currently looking to hire a part-
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Township Administrator Michael Lemon said in the first few days of the code
not much has changed. “The number of complaints has not grown significantly from the norm,” Lemon said. What has changed is the way complaints are filed. Residents are being asked to fill out a form on the township website or in person at the township administration office.
Those filing complaints also need to provide their names, as anonymous complaints will not be accepted. Lemon said he expects the number of complaints to increase as residents become more familiar with the property maintenance code. Township officials have stated the township will be
lenient on violators as long as progress is made on violations. During the most recent township trustees meeting, the township recognized the work done by the Property Maintenance Code Committee, which met over several months to shape the code.
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The Columbia Township property maintenance code can be found at www. columbiatwp.org. Residents can also file property complaints at the website, by calling 561-6046 or in person at the township administration office, 5686 Kenwood Road.
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Indian Hill Elementary School head librarian Joan Welsh, who retired this school year, sits next to an image of her recently painted on a mural in the library. The mural was designed by Julie Pfeiffer, an art specialist at the elementary school.
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Students of Mercy Montessori recently raised funds for two charities of the Sisters of Mercy South Central Community. More than $500 will be divided evenly between the Mercy Neighborhood Ministries located in DeSales Crossing and the Alpha Schools in Kingston, Jamaica. Mercy Neighborhood Ministries serves disadvantaged adults, youth and seniors in the eastern neighborhoods of Cincinnati. Their mission is to provide crisis assistance, adult education and job training, employment support, home health care, senior services and food assistance.
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Indian Hill Elementary School art specialist Julie Pfeiffer, left, shares a laugh with head librarian Joan Welsh, who recently retired after 35 years of service. Behind them is a mural painted by Pfeiffer. and staff had an opportunity to view the completed version the last week of school. Pfeiffer had painted another mural, which also features literary characters, behind the circulation desk the previous school year. “The mural is all about making a connection with literature,” said Welsh, who is a resident of
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Students of Mercy Montessori recently raised more than $500 for two charities of the Sisters of Mercy South Central Community. Students seen here with a check are, from left, Molly Butkovich (Anderson Township), Maddi O’Connell (Hyde Park), David Becker (Hyde Park), Allison Meier (St. Bernard), Alton Headworth (Paddock Hills), Maggie Mullaney (Clifton) and Kourtney Hamilton (Hyde Park).
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Although head librarian Joan Welsh has retired, she will still be a visible presence in the Indian Hill Elementary School library. Julie Pfeiffer, an art specialist at the elementary school, has painted Welsh on a mural in the library. Welsh, a Mariemont resident, shares the space with characters from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” among others. “It was a touching surprise,” said Welsh, who has served as a librarian at the elementary school for 25 years. “A little piece of me will always be here.” Welsh has served as a librarian for 35 years. Appropriately, the image of Welsh has her holding a book. “That’s how the kids know her,” said Pfeiffer. “She brings reading alive.” Welsh had seen the progress of the mural, which is visible when entering the library, but did not know she would be a part of it. Pfeiffer added the image of Welsh the evening before students
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Mariemont. “Each child sees something different.” What children will see viewing the image of Welsh, though, is someone who encouraged a love of reading. “The school has been a home to Joan for a long time,” Pfeiffer said. “She will now always be a part of the library.”
The Alpha Schools in the West Indies were founded by the Sisters of Mercy and serve infant, primary, elementary, secondary children and others. The Sisters of Mercy have met the emotional, spiritual and academic needs of Jamaican students since 1883. The children of Mercy Montessori collected contributions of their spare change in order to care for and express their love of others both locally and globally. The Mercy student body was pleased to support the great works of their fellow Mercy organizations.
COLLEGE CORNER Awards
Several area Xavier University students received awards and honors during the college’s All Honors Day celebration April 17. Chris Herrlinger of Hyde Park, a member of the men’s tennis team at Xavier, received the Achieving Senior Award. Danielle Meiners of Hyde Park, a member of the cross country team, received the Achieving Senior Award, the Athletic Director’s Award and five faculty nominations. Anne M. Schmid of Mount Lookout received the John M. Zahurancik Award. Brett Sweeney, also of Mount Lookout and a member of the women’s soccer team, received the Athletic Director’s Award. Sarah Barlage Hayes of Mariemont
received the Robert H. Helmes Liberal Arts Award. Tommy Kauffman of Mariemont, a member of the cross country, received the Academic Excellence Award, the Dean’s Award and two faculty nominations.
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April M. Isch has received a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Vermont. She is a graduate of Mariemont High School.
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Jeffrey T. Robinson has been named to the 2010 spring semester president’s list at Coastal Carolina University. He is from Hyde Park.
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Teachers at Cardinal Pacelli School have been getting in shape this spring by participating in the fitness boot camp “Getting Healthy and Active”, which is held in the Cardinal Pacelli gym after school on Mondays and Thursdays. From left, principal Kim Roy (Reading) and teachers Jenny Scheidler (Anderson Township), Katie Hershey (Mount Lookout), Lisa Long (Mount Lookout), Marie Beck (Montgomery) and Ann Custer (Anderson Township) get ready for a great workout.
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Walnut Hills caps track season at nationals
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The Walnut Hills High School girls’ track team capped their season with a strong showing at the New Balance National High School Track Meet in North Carolina as the Eagles had a number of outstanding performers. “I think our best event was the 1,600-meter sprint medley,” said head coach Karl Kauffman. The relay is composed of Laura Rose, Shauniece Steele, Ashley Liverpool and Maryn Lowry. The girls finished the relay 10th with a time of 4:03.39, which is a school and city record. “Maryn ran a fantastic anchor leg and in my opinion, that was our best event of the weekend,” Kauffman said. The team finished second in the nation in the 800-meter sprint medley with a time of 1:42.87, another school record. That relay is composed of Rose, Tiffany Caldwell, Steele and Liverpool. “It was a good performance but if everyone had ran their best we would’ve had a chance to win it,” Kauffman said. “Still, we ran it faster than we did in 2008 when we did win it, so it’s hard to be unhappy with that.” Rose, Liverpool, Caldwell and Steele ran the 4x200and finished eighth with a time of 1:39.94 and in the Emerging elite division, Rose, Caldwell, Steele and Liverpool finished second in the 4x100 with a time of 47.87. “Overall it was a good weekend, we definitely had some highlights,” Kauffman said. “I was really pleased with our two medleys. No
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Walnut Hills High School’s Ashley Liverpool hands the baton to Tiffany Caldwell in a relay at the regional meet. Both were parts of successful relays at the national meet. one had a bad weekend.” Kauffman said the team was slightly disappointed with its performance at state, since the Eagles posted times in two relays at the district meet that would’ve won state championships if they could’ve replicated the performance.
“That gave us a little motivation to close on a higher note at nationals,” he said. It was a nice cap to the careers of Steele and Liverpool, two of the top standouts for the Eagles over the past few years. Liverpool is going to run
at Iowa and Steele has committed to run at Akron. She chose Akron over Ohio State, Iowa and Mississippi State. “Both of them are in good situations and I’m looking forward to seeing how they develop,” Kauffman said. “I gave them the
same speech I gave Mary Wineberg. I told them they just have to focus on developing in the program and there’s no reason they can’t reach the same accomplishments Mary did. They just have to remember they are going to the bottom of the barrel as freshmen in college and they just need to work on improving and not worry about where they are competitively in their first year.” The Eagles will be hardpressed to replace the duo but Walnut Hills will return some phenomenal athletes. Lowry will be one of the standouts next season along with Rose and Caldwell. “Maryn is an exceptional middle distance runner and our distance events may be our strength next year,” Kauffman said. “We have some spectacular sprinters in junior high that will be here after another year, but our strength for next season may shift a bit to the distance end.” Kauffman said he hopes to have Rose back in the mix next year, although he wasn’t sure she’d be back since she is a serious soccer player as well. He said Caldwell would be the team’s top senior. Erin McAuliffe, who won the FAVC title in the 1,600meter run, is another runner to keep an eye on. Kauffman said he also hopes to have the services of sprinter Kelsey Cornett next spring. She was an exceptional sprinter during the indoor season and qualified for the state meet. She did not run in the spring. “Beyond that it’s a matter of new talent. Sometimes you don’t know what you have until that first day of practice,” Kauffman said.
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Four Ohio high school golfers have qualified to compete in mid-July at the Junior World Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego: George Rohde III of Mount Lookout, Thomas Rooney of Loveland, Jordan Day of West Chester and Caleb Wolters of Centerville. They defeated more than 100 golfers at the Ohio Junior Qualifier in the 15- to 17-yearold age bracket to secure a spot in the 2010 International Tournament. Rooney shot even par to lead all scoring. Rohde, Day and Wolters scored one over par. In addition, Rohde, a member of the St. Xavier High School golf team and an incoming senior, was one of 153 amateur golfers nationally to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. In the 36 hole, June 21 Qualifier Event held at Moundbuilders Country Club in Newark, Ohio, he shot four over par. The U.S. Junior Amateur Championship will be July 1924 at Egypt Valley Country Club near Grand Rapids, Mich.
Coaches wanted
Mariemont High School is currently seeking coaches for junior varsity girls tennis, varsity boys tennis and varsity fast pitch softball. Applicants should forward resumes to Athletic Director Tom Nerl at tnerl@mariemontschools.org.
Second in blast
Jack McCann of Hyde Park placed second in the Hyde Park Blast junior cycling race for 15 to 18 year olds, June 26. McCann is a carrier for the Community Press.
Steam baseball season heats up By Jake Meyer jmeyer@communitypress.com
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St. Ursula Academy teacher and alumna of Northern Kentucky University, Julie Perry, receives one of NKU’s highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award, Feb. 5. This award recognizes alumni who have contributed time, talent, and effort enhancing the quality of life at NKU, or alumni who have made significant contributions, making their community a better place to live. Perry, a resident of Mariemont and graduate of NKU, has taught and coached at St. Ursula Academy for 29 years. As volleyball coach at SUA, she coached her teams to eight state titles and one national title. Perry was nominated for the Distinguished Service Award by Leon Booth, NKU’s past President.
SIDELINES Bow hunting lottery
As part of its efforts to manage the deer population in its parks, the Hamilton County Park District will conduct a controlled bow hunt this fall. The controlled bow hunt will take place during the Ohio Deer Archery season of Sept. 25, through Feb. 6, and will include Richardson Forest Preserve (Colerain Township), Oak Glen Nature Preserve (Cincinnati), Newberry Wildlife Sanctuary (Colerain Township), Mitchell Memorial Forest (Cleves), Woodland Mound (Anderson Township) and the northwest section of Triple Creek (Colerain Township) as well as the north section of Kroger Hills (Terrace Park). Each of these areas is undeveloped and will not be open to the public during this time.
Interested bow hunters must complete an application and submit a $5 non-refundable fee by 3 p.m., Monday, July 12. Applications are available at GreatParks.org, and most sporting goods stores that sell archery equipment throughout the county. Send application and fee to ATTN: Controlled Bow Hunt, Hamilton County Park District, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Prospective bow hunters will be selected by a lottery and invited to qualify; preference will be given to Hamilton County residents not employed with the park district. Qualifications will take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 7 and 8, at Glenwood Gardens Tech Center in Woodlawn.
The college baseball season may have come to a close last week, but for 33 college ballplayers with Major League dreams, the season is just beginning. Those ballplayers make up the roster of the Cincinnati Steam, which is beginning its fifth season of play in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. The GLSCL is made up of teams from Ohio and Indiana and is one of several summer, wooden bat leagues sponsored by Major League Baseball. For those players, who are mostly from Ohio, the Steam offers a chance to hone their skills, make the adjustment from metal to wood bats, and ultimately to show off for scouts, in the hopes of being drafted by a major league club. The Steam began play in 2006, in partnership with the Cincinnati Reds, as a way to keep those players close to home in Cincinnati. “The Steam was created to keep local talent in town and give them a chance to play in the summer, in front of Major League scouts,” said manager Joe Regruth, who is in his second year as skipper of the Steam. Of the 33 players on the roster, two players were
Steam roster Mike Morris, Tennessee Tech, Sycamore Bryan Rose, Northern Kentucky University Ryan Hopkins, Tennessee Tech, Western Brown Jake Proctor, University of Cincinnati, Oak Hills J.R. Reynolds, Ohio University, Moeller Jon Edgington, Miami University, Wyoming Jordan Keur, Michigan State University Noah Zipko, Campbell University, Tallawanda Michael Basil, Indiana University, St. Xavier Walker Stadler, Indiana University Ryan Bellamy, Xavier University, Northwest Paul Uhl, Thomas More, McNicholas Tyler Hollestegge, UNC Greensboro, St. Xavier Brad Gschwind, Miami University, Lakota West Markus Kuykendall, Xavier University, Harrison Tim Issler, Ball State University, St. Xavier selected by Major League teams in the June amateur draft. Regruth speculates that at least four or five other players have a good chance of being drafted and maybe one day making it to the Majors. But for right now the players goal is to improve their abilities before return-
Nick Priessman, Eastern Illinois, Colerain Sam Dawes, Miami University, Princeton Andrew Brown, Marietta, Centerville Mike Jefferson, Louisiana Tech, Clermont Northeastern Brian Sand, University of Cincinnati, Oak Hills Brian Bobinski, Ohio State, Mason Mark Lincoln, Sonoma State Ryan Martin, Michigan State, Turpin Michael Peterson, DePauw University, Summit Country Day Nathan Smith, Furman, Lakota West Brent Wagner, Northern Kentucky University, Lakota West Steve Matre, College of Mount St. Joseph, Purcell Marian Corey Farris, Kentucky, Boone County Nathan Mutsch, Xavier University, Bishop Brossart Ben Thomas, Xavier University Zach Isler, University of Cincinnati, Covington Catholic ing to their collegiate teams and also to win games, something the Steam has done a lot of the past two years. The Steam’s 40-game 2010 season opened June 11 and follows back-toback GLSCL championship seasons. Beyond trying to win
games, Regruth does not focus on teaching the players new skills, but rather augmenting the skills they already possess. “In the short summer season, there’s not a whole lot of teaching,” Regruth said. “It’s more about college teams and what they want the players to work on. We do everything we can to further their development based on what their college coaches want.” The most difficult part of managing a roster full of college kids, Regruth said, is managing their playing time. “It’s hard knowing you can only put nine guys on the field with a roster of good baseball players,” Regruth said. “I try to keep guys busy enough to keep them developing.” For baseball fans, the Steam offers a chance to watch good baseball in a family setting, at family prices. Tickets for the team’s home games, which are played at Western Hills High School, cost just $5. Thursday, July 1, the Steam defeated Grand Lake to even its record at 7-7 on the season. They return home for three games beginning July 8 and remain home until the GLSCL All-star Game July 14, also at Western Hills High School.
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What does patriotism mean to you? Who is the most patriotic person you know? “Being patriotic is doing what is right for your country, not the popular thing. Too many groups and individuals wrap themselves in the flag and think they are patriots. “Real patriotism does not include the mindless parroting of the ultra-right wing. A true patriot does not need to yell epitaphs at our president because he is not ultra-conservative. “A true patriot needs to think and a lot of the flag wavers do it by rote. People who do not use cognitive reasoning are just puppets. “That does not mean we all should come to the same conclusions, only that Fox News and the pundits are a poor source for a thinking person. “Think. Then wave the flag.” J.Z.
“Unfortunately many folks think that patriotism is unqualified support of our country no matter what activities are being conducted. “I believe that a true patriot is 1) a thoughtful person, 2) not afraid to articulate an opinion even when it is contrary to the popular opinion, 3) not afraid to be critical of activities in which the country is engaged (war or some other public policy) when their opinion is intellectually honest and thoughtfully supported by reason and logic. “A patriot is willing to support their country/government even when it means sacrificing personal pleasures and comfort to accomplish a desirable goal or resort. “As has been said a true patriot is one who can be critical even when their position is contrary to the popular opinion. Courage to be critical for improving a situation even when this subjects them to disparaging comments. “Making sure that they understand how government really works and what must be done to make it work the way it was designed. Going along with the crowd when they do not agree with the crowd is being a coward not a patriot. “Too many folks are ignorant of what our country really stands for. It is liberty and justice for all not just a few.” J.S.D. “Patriotism to me is the love and devotion to our country. To be a patriot, one must obey and support the authority and interest of their country. “In today’s narration, I do not feel that our government stands behind our Constitution, as there seems to be ever-ending amendments trying to change our way of life. “We have laws that support the criminal, we have laws against the disciplining of children, and we have laws against the protection of our property, etc., etc. “Our country was founded on the premise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, we have to fear not only for our lives, but for the lives of our family, friends, and neighbors. “Our freedom rights seem to less and less, not only physical but economically. Many surveys given on TV indicate that we are not happy campers. “We all can be PATRIOTIC, not only this July 4th, but everyday – flying our flag, say the pledge,
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Oil spill blame game a politically slippery slope A number of years ago I was teaching a class in ethics. We were discussing blame. A student remarked that when you point a finger at someone there are of your three fingers pointing back at you. The disastrous oil spill in the gulf gave me instant recall of that truth. To the concerned observer it appears that our government is more interested in pointing fingers than actually becoming involved in correcting the problem. Is this a crisis that is too important to waste? This is no complex management problem. There are two very important problems. They need to be solved by people with expertise in those areas, not by political expediency. The first problem is the leak which is the prime responsibility of BP. All of their efforts should be involved in stopping the flow of oil. They would have the aid of other oil companies as all companies have an interest in maintaining a presence in that oil rich area. To my knowledge they seem to be stymied in receiving either advice or help for reasons we do not know. I have heard that the
Russians had four leaking deep water wells that were plugged by bombing them. The second problem is the massive cleanup Edward Levy that is needed Community immediately and the foreseePress guest for able future. This columnist should be directed by the federal and state governments. So far the response has been extremely poor. It seems that the federal government is too busy pointing fingers to take a leadership role. There are some reports that 13 foreign nations have offered to help. This help has allegedly been refused because their ships were not made in the United States by union labor. Is there a political problem here? Which is more important, the cleanup or protecting favored political groups? Another problem is the financial liability caused by the spill. Here, again, the pointing of fingers is disrupting common sense solutions. It seems that there is
more political capital to be gained by pointing fingers. This is a matter to be resolved after the spill has been stopped and a reasonable cleanup is under way. It should be determined by legal means without executive threats to BP or other parties. It really doesn’t matter if the chairman of BP went to a yacht race, he wasn’t doing the work anyway. He had people on the job and was responsible for the final outcome. A few hours of relaxation often help us make better decisions. I can vouch for that from my own business career. There was the threat of stopping all oil exploration. This has already caused the price of oil products to rise. There will be people who will lose jobs and the higher prices will affect the working folks far more than the wealthy. As this is being written, a judge has thrown out the ban on drilling. Given the refusal of foreign help, one has to wonder if this is indeed a crisis too important to waste. Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
Meeting Ohioans health needs According to the Scripps Gerontology Center, the number of Ohioans age 60 or older is expected to grow to 2.8 million by 2020. While advances in medicine are allowing people to live longer, it also means there will be an increased demand for programs and services designed to help meet the long-term care needs of residents. This increase in demand will place additional stress on the resources available to help care for older Ohioans. During this fiscal year – which ends June 30 – Ohio will spend roughly $9 billion on Medicaid, the federal-state partnership insurance program that provides health care services to more than 2 million low-income Ohio families, seniors and individuals with disabilities each year. Given that our total state budget for this fiscal year is roughly $24.6 billion, this program represents a major portion of our state spending. If demand for Medicaid continues to grow, as is expected, than an ever-increasing portion of our budget will be needed to pay for these services. In fact, a recent study by the Scripps Gerontology Center found Medicaid expenditures could reach 68 percent of state general revenue funds if costcontainment measures are not enacted. With Ohio facing a multi-billion shortfall for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, this could lead to money being diverted away from other important state services and programs and a possible disruption of health care coverage for Ohioans in need. Now more than ever, we need to encourage the use of lesscostly options that will allow older Ohioans as well as those with disabilities to continue to receive the care and services they need. Fortunately, research has shown that the majority of older Ohioans would prefer to continue living at home, even when in need of long-term care. Over the years, legislators have implemented home and community-based care programs such as PASSPORT, Assisted
Living and PACE – the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly – that offer our seniors the opportunity to remain at home in a familSen. iar environment, Shannon surrounded by Jones family, friends and the comforts Community of home. Press guest Besides being by columnist preferred older Ohioans, these programs also have the potential to save Ohio millions of dollars per year. According to data from the Ohio Department of Aging, it costs the state $560 per month for an individual receiving PASSPORT assistance and $842 for Assisted Living, but nearly $1,700 per patient, per month for nursing home care. In fact, the Ohio Business Roundtable has said that if Ohio simply achieved the national average on spending for home and community-based care – we rank 39th in the nation – the state could save $900 million a year in Medicaid costs. This is not to say that Ohio’s nursing homes do not have a role to play in caring for Ohioans. These institutions provide excellent care to those seniors and disabled individuals who require a greater level of care then can be provided in a home-based setting, and there will always be a need for these facilities. However, given Ohio’s limited resources at present and the growing number of individuals requiring long-term care, providing people with cost-effective alternatives will help save the state money and allow the cost of these services to be sustained over time. To that end, lawmakers recently approved House Bill 398, which expands eligibility for the Home First Program in an effort to give more Ohioans to choose their ideal health care setting while saving the state money. Similar legislation, Senate Bill 214, was introduced in
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Dozens of volunteers showed up to help clean out the Irish Heritage Center in December. Here, they work on clearing the back parking lot.
The freshly painted and decorated stage was the setting for the Irish Heritage Center’s first major event in February. Here, Barb Kennedy Kenny, center, on stage, Kent Covey, right, and Maureen Kennedy, left, rehearse a scene for “Moll,” a play by John B. Keane.
Irish Heritage Center off to strong start By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com
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Maureen Kennedy and Kent Covey bought the McKinley School last year. It is now the home of the Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Ave., in Columbia Tusculum.
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The school’s gymnasium, seen here in December, was transformed into the theater by many volunteers.
When Maureen Kennedy and Kent Covey bought the former McKinley School in Columbia Tusculum last year they never dreamt it would become a bustling community center in less than six months. “When we came in (the building) was in disarray,” said Kennedy, artistic director of the Irish American Theater Company. “We have so many wonderful people who want to see this place be a tremendous success and they want to do what’s needed to help.” Volunteers began cleaning up the former school on Eastern Avenue, now the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati, in December and have made loads of progress. Months of cleaning, painting, plaster work and other renovations helped transform the gymnasium into a theater and classrooms into social gathering places. The Irish Heritage Center officially opened with a play in late February and has hosted multiple events in the past few months, including a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and Bloomsday, which honors the James Joyce novel “Ulysses.” Covey, managing director of the center, said it’s “mindboggling” how quickly the Irish Heritage Center took off, but there is still a lot of renovation work to complete. In addition to fixing the building, Covey said they have volunteers with a variety of expertise to help organize the administration aspect of the center in the coming months. Plans for the Irish Heritage Center also include a library, genealogy research area, museum and art gallery. “Many people in the Irish community were so happy and said they now have a home,” Kennedy said. “That was our dream, to make this place a success.”
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Maureen Kennedy, artistic director of the Irish American Theater Company, left, said she knew this was the right building when she saw the Celtic insignia scattered throughout the building.
• Traditional Irish music night, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Ave. Featuring Murphy’s Law, Dark Moll and Mick McEvilley. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the free event. • Irish Session – Drinks, Songs and Stories: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Ave. Takes place the second Wednesday of every month and features instrumental and singing sessions. A $5 donation is requested. • The play, “Blood,” by Larry Kirwan: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Kennedy Heights Art Center, 6546 Montgomery Road. The Irish American Theater Co. will perform a play about the 1916 Easter Rising. The event is free and will also feature Irish comedy, music and dance. • Ongoing events: Irish language classes at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. A sixweek session costs $65 for non-members and $55 for members. • Irish art exhibit featuring sheet music from Tin Pan Alley. Call 533-0100 for an appointment. • Irish karaoke: The center is planning a free night of karaoke and will start once seven people express interest. Call 533-0100 to sign up. • Visit www.irishcenterof cincinnati.com for a complete list of events.
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The main hallway is decorated with Irish symbols.
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Visitors to the Irish Heritage Center are greeted by an Irish flying pig.
A large crowd gathers for a St. Patrick’s Day parade day party on March 13.
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A ghost light illuminates the stage in the theater of the Irish Heritage Center while the curtains, made by a volunteer, cast a rosy hue.
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An upstairs classroom, sometimes used for Irish language classes, will become the library.
Maureen Kennedy and her husband, Kent Covey, in the theater at the Irish Heritage Center, the former McKinley School on Eastern Avenue in Columbia Tusculum. Kennedy and Covey said they never expected the center to transform so quickly.
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The former gymnasium now serves as a theater and gathering place for large events such as the St. Patrick’s Day parade day event on March 13.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 8
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Young Rembrandts: Pre-School Drawing, 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave. Innovative, step-bystep drawing method to teach any child how to draw, regardless of artistic ability. Family friendly. $89, $79 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515. Anderson Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Mount Washington Farmers’ Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave. Fruits and vegetables, goat cheese, honey, baked goods and more. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 232-5724. Mount Washington.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Humana Healthy Kids Zone, 3 p.m. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave. Learn about health, nutrition and fitness. Includes yoga programs for children, African/Haitian dance lessons and more. Includes healthy snack. Ages 5-12. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6029. Madisonville.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Pirate Island Madness, 2 p.m. Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave. The Scottish Pirate- Thomas MacGregor and his cohort, the English Pirate Mary Read sing and play numerous traditional instruments while spinning historically accurate yarns of the pirate experience. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6038. Oakley.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Everybody’s Backyard Picnic Concert, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Daniel Drake Park, 3800 Red Bank Road. Magician, clowns, double dutch, music and free hot dogs. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 354-2333; www.cincinnatiparks.com. Oakley.
MUSIC - R&B
The Mistics, 7 p.m. Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road. Amphitheater. Bring seating. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by adult. Pop/R&B music. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 3884513. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Anderson - Turpin Summer Chorus Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road. Titus Auditorium. Program features Broadway and popular music hits. $4, $2 students ages 12 and under. 2322772. Anderson Township. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 9
COMMUNITY DANCE
Moonlite Garden Party, 8 p.m. With BlueStone Ivory. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave. J.D. Hughes spins a few tunes in between sets. Gates open at 7 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $8. 232-8230; http://www.coneyislandpark.com. Anderson Township.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance Class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Oakley Community Center, 3882 Paxton Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Oakley.
EDUCATION
Job Search Skills Workshops, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Workshops provide technically-oriented learning opportunities for anyone currently in job transition. Ages 18 and up. Free. 474-3100; jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.
FARMERS MARKET
Newtown Farm Market, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004; www.newtownmarket.com. Newtown. Lunken Airport Farmers Market, 1:30 p.m.8 p.m. Site of Lunken Airport Farmers Market, 859-635-5244. East End.
LITERARY BOOKSTORES
Growing Sound Concert, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Children’s Department. Children’s music by David Kisor. Music based on latest child development research teaches key social and emotional skills that children need. Ages 8 and under. Free. Presented by Growing Sound. 859-431-2075. Norwood.
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MUSIC - WORLD
Lagniappe, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike. Cajun music. 5615233. Mariemont.
MUSIC - STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Anderson - Turpin Summer Chorus Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Anderson High School, $4, $2 students ages 12 and under. 232-2772. Anderson Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Shout! The Swingin’ 60s Sensation, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road. Musical revue. $17. Reservations required. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
SUMMER CAMP - ARTS
Show Biz Camp, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave. Learn about arts of singing, dancing and acting. Ages 4 and up. Perform showcase at end for parents. Family friendly. $35. Registration required by July 5. Presented by Camp Coney (Coney Island). 232-8230; www.coneyislandpark.com. Anderson Township. S A T U R D A Y, J U L Y 1 0
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Saturday Pottery Painting, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. “ Adventures in Art.” Ages 7-16. $85. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. Pack brown-bag lunch. Registration required, available online. 871-2529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.
ART EXHIBITS
Pink: A Two Person Ceramic Exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, Free. 8712529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley. Summer Selections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax. Pictures and Statues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Country Club, Free. 792-9744; www.countryclubprojects.com. Oakley. Cincinnati Abstract Expressionists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mary Ran Gallery, 3668 Erie Ave. Paintings by Paul Childlaw and Jack Meanwell. Free. Through July 31. 871-5604; www.maryrangallery.com. Hyde Park. Diane Young, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closson’s Art Gallery Oakley, 762-5510; www.clossons.com. Oakley.
CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.
FARMERS MARKET
Newtown Farm Market, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004; www.newtownmarket.com. Newtown. Anderson Township Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Rain or shine. Presented by Anderson Township. 688-8400; www.andersonfarmersmarket.org. Anderson Township. Lunken Airport Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Site of Lunken Airport Farmers Market, 859-635-5244. East End.
MUSIC - JAZZ
April Aloisio, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Awakenings Coffee - Hyde Park, 2734 Erie Ave. 321-2525. Hyde Park.
NATURE
Crawdad Crawl, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave. Explore creek and search for crustaceans, creepy crawlies, and even critters from the past. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Parks. 231-8678; www.cincinnatiparks.com. Mount Washington. Monarch Mayhem, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Woodland Mound, Free, vehicle permit required ($5 annually, $2 daily). 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Shout! The Swingin’ 60s Sensation, 8 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations required. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Codependents Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. Room 206. Book discussion group. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 5831248. Hyde Park. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 1
ART EXHIBITS
Pink: A Two Person Ceramic Exhibition, noon-4 p.m. Funke Fired Arts, Free. 8712529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley. Queen City Art Club, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Center, 3550 Shaw Ave. Local artists displaying work in all mediums. Refreshments and music provided. Free. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Hyde Park.
CIVIC
Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 946-7734. Newtown.
FARMERS MARKET
Hyde Park Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. U.S. Bank Hyde Park, 3424 Edwards Road. Local produce and farm goods, gourmet foods and more. Presented by Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 561-3151; http://hydeparkfarmersmarket.com/. Hyde Park. Newtown Farm Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newtown Farm Market, 561-2004; www.newtownmarket.com. Newtown. Lunken Airport Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Site of Lunken Airport Farmers Market, 859-635-5244. East End.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Awakenings Coffee - Hyde Park, Reservations required. 321-2525; www.awakeningscoffeeandwine.com. Hyde Park.
HISTORIC SITES
Anderson Township History Room, 1 p.m.4 p.m. History Room at Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Learn about the history of Anderson Township through photos and exhibits. Staffed by Anderson Township Historical Society members. 688-8400. Anderson Township.
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Mary Ran Gallery is hosting the opening for “Cincinnati Abstract Expressionists” from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Mary Ran Gallery, 3668 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. The exhibit features paintings by Paul Childlaw and Jack Meanwell and continues through July 31. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The event is free and family friendly. Call 871-5604. See Childlaw’s “Embrace the Complex but Avoid Complication.”
ON STAGE - THEATER
Shout! The Swingin’ 60s Sensation, 7 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, $17. Reservations required. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m. United Church of Christ in Oakley, 4100 Taylor Ave. Twelve-step group. Donations accepted. 231-0733. Oakley. DivorceCare, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. $15. Registration requested. 979-8185; www.divorcecare.com. Hyde Park. M O N D A Y, J U L Y 1 2
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Young Rembrandts: Bean Bag Animals, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Continues July 14 and 16. Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave. Learn to draw variety of bean bag animals in different scenes. Ages 5-8. $68; $58 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515. Anderson Township.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Second Monday Nutrition Lecture, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Hot topics of nutrition with Licensed Dietitian Rae Elizagaray. Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road. Free. Reservations required. 527-4000; www.cincinnatisportsclub.com. Fairfax.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Tom Tomsick, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “Strike Three! My Years in the ‘Pen.” 396-8960. Norwood.
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BUSINESS MEETINGS Networking at Noon, noon-1 p.m. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. Free. Presented by Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. Through Nov. 9. 474-4802; www.andersonareachamber.org. Anderson Township.
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FOOD & DRINK
Sixth Grade Dance Party, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave. Future seventh graders mingle and dance before school starts. Must have school or Park District ID to attend. $5. 388-4513; www.andersonparks.com. Anderson Twp.
Grilled Cheese Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road. Bring extras for picnic. Hot dogs and activities for children also available. $2 combo, $1 sandwich. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4513; www.andersonparks.com. Anderson Township.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
HISTORIC SITES
COMMUNITY DANCE
Skin Cancer Screenings, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Mercy Hospital Anderson, 7500 State Road. Cancer Center. Screenings conducted by dermatologist Charles Fixler, M.D. Free. Appointment required. 956-3729. Anderson Township.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Chicago and the Doobie Brothers, 7:30 p.m. Pre-show cookout for ticketholders at Time Warner Cable Party Plaza free 6:30 p.m. PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave. $89.50, $79.50, $55. 800-7453000; www.ticketmaster.com. Anderson Township.
NATURE
History of the Cincinnati Observatory, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place. Ages 18 and up. $18. Reservations required. 556-6932; www.uc.edu/ce. Mount Lookout.
Anderson Township History Room, 1 p.m.4 p.m. History Room at Anderson Center, 688-8400. Anderson Township.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Local Author Night, 7 p.m. James Powell discusses and signs “Of Dreams & Coveralls;” and Mark Donahue discusses and signs “Last At Bat.” Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. 396-8960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Drawing Strength from Spirituality, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Mercy St. Theresa, 7010 Rowan Hill Drive. Community Room. Information on how faith and spirituality can help you. With Irene Behling, director of mission integration services at Mercy Hospital Clermont. Free. 271-7010. Mariemont.
SUMMER CAMP - MISC.
Seven Hills School Summer Enrichment Program, 9 a.m.-noon Morning session. daily through July 16. 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Afternoon session. Daily through July 16. Seven Hills School, 5400 Red Bank Road. Themed weeks. Early care 7:30-9 a.m. lunch noon-12:30 p.m. after care 3:30-4:45 p.m. and extended care 4:45-6 p.m. Ages 3-18. $150-$225 per program. Registration required. 272-5345; www.7hills.org. Madisonville. Summit Country Day Summer Camp, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dr. Seuss. Make costumes and props, and rehearse lines. Daily through July 16. Summit Country Day, 2161 Grandin Road. Morning half-day 8:30-11:30 a.m. Afternoon half-day 12:30-3:30 p.m. Before and after care available. Full day: $295, $236 week five; Half day: $175, $140 week five; $25 one-time registration. Registration required. 871-4700. Hyde Park.
SUMMER CAMP - NATURE PROVIDED
Monster Jam trucks, including Grave Digger, pictured, roar into Paul Brown Stadium Saturday, July 10. Twelve monster trucks will take on racing competitions and car-crushing freestyle moves. Party in the Pits begins at 2 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. The Party in the Pits allows for a meet and get autographs with the drivers, see the trucks up close and watch the crew members ready the trucks for racing. There is also a live band, face painters, balloon artists and other family-friendly entertainment. Tickets are $10-$50, adults; and $5, children. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For information, visit www.monsterjam.com/smashit.
Outdoor Survival Camp, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Daily through July 16. California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave. Campers learn fire building, foil cooking, orienteering, canoeing and other survival skills. Includes overnight camp out. Ages 10-13. $60, $50 city residents. Registration required. 321-6070; www.cincinnatiparks.com. California.
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Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band will perform at Riverbend at 8 p.m. Friday, July 9. Prior to the concert, at 6:30 p.m., Starr will exhibit his limited edition, signed computer artwork. There will also be signed drumheads, art T-shirts, books and more. Proceeds from exhibit sales benefit the Lotus Foundation. There is also a free pre-show cook-out at 6:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $49.50, $79.50 and $125. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Life
Eastern Hills Press
July 7, 2010
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Do we recognize much of our ego in Nellie? “And all the while, Let’s speak about our ego Nellie really swims in a for a minute. sea of verbs. This is, The ego is our center of not things fixed, but consciousness and our conthings happening.” tact with the world around Do we recognize us. It’s our identity and who much of our ego in we think we are at any Nellie? given moment. The fantasy of conThe ego’s characteristics? Father Lou trolling fortune or the Our ego has a preference for Guntzelman hearts and lives of othcertainty over uncertainty, predictability over surprise, Perspectives ers runs deep in us. We connive, engage in clarity over ambiguity, contriangulations, trol over others rather than tend- manipulations, twist truths, obsess about health ing to their preferences. In his book, “What Matters and safety, put warning labels on Most,” Dr. James Hollis describes everything from plastic bags to our egos this way: “This Nervous Levelor blind cords – all to better Nellie ego flits about trying to control others and the world make everything work… obsessed around us. We even try to control God. We with staying in charge. Nellie seeks to live in a world of nouns, look for a never-fail prayer or comforting nouns, that is, fixed point to our good behavior to finaidentities… predictable entities gle God into giving us what we that can be controlled, maneu- ask or make happen what we want to happen. We use special vered, and contained.
ego strategies in trying to control our spouse, friends, work colleagues and grown children – oblivious to the fact that their lives are in their hands, not ours. As individuals we do have certain responsibilities for our own lives, work, and any young children in our charge. But do we ever come to a time of greater maturation and spiritual growth when we realize the best thing we can do is resign as the General Manager of the Universe? Our priority then becomes: run our own lives as well as we can. We must realize life as a mystery, God is God, and my ego, Nellie, must tolerate questions, unfulfilled plans and unexpected happenings. Older adults who have lived full lives have many stories to tell. Their telling is often the occasion of laughter or tears or nostalgia. Later on, analyze their life stories. They often contain intriguing
wisdom we need to learn. The storytellers’ tales will include many times when they were evidently not in control of their lives. There were occasions when they barely survived a storm by hiding in the basement, when they were fired and had to find a new job, suffered an accident, had their heart broken by losing someone they deeply loved, were drafted and had to go off to war, or felt a confusing ecstasy the first time they fell in love. There were so many events and emotional times, positive and negative, when their egos were not in control and all they could do was to try to cope. Note something else about our senior storytellers. These earlier out-of-control events are worn as ribbons of honor on a military uniform coat. The tellers seem proud to have gone through uncertain times and
survived. Perhaps they have even become stronger because of them, and their lives more rich and colorful. Too much emphasis on control can mean we are trying to suppress the mystery of life. There is something rewarding and formative hidden in the ambiguities of life. Though we desperately seek on one level to control so much of life, in retrospect it seems on another level we value being out of control and in the hands of mystery. We want a life containing more adventure and courage than our Nervous Nellie ego can safely plan. As poet Mary Oliver says: “I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Store makes him pay to get back his stolen goods Imagine having your house burglarized and then being told you have to pay to get back some of the stolen items. A young man says that’s what’s happened to him and he feels he’s been victimized twice. A recent ruling by Ohio courts says he’s right. Paul Ambrosius said someone broke into his Cheviot house in May and got away with a lot of items. “They came in and stole my laptop off a table, and my iPod and my Playstation 3,” he says. Ambrosius said the thieves had broken out a back window in order to unlock a door and enter. “The police came, did a report and everything and they told me to check out stores. There’s a couple of pawn shops and game-trading places. They told me to check those out and see if I can match my serial numbers up,” Ambrosius said. Fortunately, Ambrosius still had the box in which the Playstation 3 had been packed. It has the serial
number of the unit so he was able to use that to canvas l o c a l s t o r e s for Howard Ain looking the stolen Hey Howard! item. H e found one store that had taken in several Playstation 3 units and one of them had his serial number. Ambrosius immediately notified the police. “That night they found the guy and put him in jail,” he said. “His excuse was that somebody paid him to sell the Playstation and that was the only thing he knew about.” The man has since been convicted of receiving stolen property. Ambrosius says his big surprise was when he tried to get back the stolen items he had located. The store wanted him to pay the same amount the store had paid for the
Playstation, a game and controller. Ambrosius paid the money, $165, but isn’t at all happy he had to pay. “They want the people that got their stuff stolen to pay the price and not them – and that’s not fair,” he said. “I didn’t commit a crime and yet I have to pay out of my own pocket to get my own property back. It’s just not right.” Last year an Ohio Appeals Court agreed with him when it upheld a lower court ruling that the true owners of stolen property have a right to get it back from a licensed pawn shop without having to pay for it. That case involved a Canton pawn shop that had charged the owners of stolen jewelry to get it back. In Ambrosius’ case, he’s not sure whether or not the store that bought his items is a licensed pawn shop. Under the law, a purchaser other than a pawn shop can take good title to items, even from a thief, if they do so in good faith. In this case, Ambrosius
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Recipes that will have you in a pickle Meanwhile, I’d e n j o y sharing y o u r favorite canning recipes so send them in!
So many of you are growing cucumbers and peppers that my mail on a daily basis has requests for recipes, mainly pickles. As for me, right now I’m making Mary Rudloff’s solar dills. Mary was my good friend, Ann’s Mom, and before she passed away she shared her wonderful German recipe for making dill pickles. You layer dill and cucumbers in a jar with a vinegar brine and lay, of all things, a piece of rye bread on top. “The yeast in the rye bread (and I recall Mary telling me only rye will work) makes the pickles ferment and they taste like old fashioned pickles from a barrel,” Mary told me. You let them sit in the sun three days, changing the bread daily. Anyway, I’m not sharing that recipe today since I have to make them again and measure as I go. Mary’s recipe, like so many heirloom ones, was a little of this and a little of that. If they turn out as well as I think they are going to be, I’ll share in a future column.
Rita Heikenfeld Rita’s kitchen Bread &
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4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers, unpeeled 1 ⁄2 cup or so thinly sliced onion 1 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dill seed or handful fresh dill leaves, minced 1 ⁄4 cup cold water 1 ⁄8 teaspoon turmeric 1 ⁄4 teaspoon each: mustard seed and celery seed 1 tablespoon salt 1 ⁄2 cup vinegar, either cider or clear Mix cucumbers and onions together. Set aside. Mix rest of ingredients and stir well to dissolve some of the sugar. Pour over cucumbers and onions. Put a plate on top to keep the veggies under the brine.
W EL CO M E Queen City Physicians is pleased to announce our association with Jill C. Manahan, D.O. who joins us in practice at our Hyde Park Internal Medicine office. Dr. Manahan is a board-certified Family Physician with experience in Sports Medicine and Gynecology. She is certified to perform a number of medical procedures including laser cosmetics, BOTOX injections, tissue filler injections and joint injections. Dr. Manahan is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and received her degree in Osteopathy from The Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Dr. Manahan joins Dr. G. Stephen Cleves, Dr. Julie A. Krause and Nurse Practitioner, Vicki Fritz, C.N.P., in welcoming new patients.To schedule an appointment visit us online at www.queencityphysicians.net or call (513) 246-8000.
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Cover and refrigerate a day or so before eating. Can be kept up to a month, tightly covered in the fridge. Good add-ins: 1 garlic clove, smashed
My Mom’s dill pickles
You can use fresh or dry dill heads. If you have to use dill seed, use at least 2 tablespoons per jar. Don’t use waxed cucumbers from the store as they won’t pickle well. My mom, Mary Nader, gave me this recipe from her old Ball Blue Book. I have many fond memories of her with me making jars and jars of all kinds of pickles. 8 pounds pickling or small cucumbers, cut as desired or left whole 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup sugar 1 ⁄2 cup canning, pickling or Kosher salt 1 quart 5 percent acid vinegar (I like cider, but clear works well, too) 1 quart water 3 tablespoons mixed pickling spices Green or dry dill heads (1 large one per jar) or 2 tablespoons dill seed per jar Combine sugar, salt, vinegar and water in a big
pot. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag or put in teaball if you want. Simmer for 15 minutes. Pack cucumbers into hot clean jars, leaving 1⁄4” head space; put dill in each jar. Bring vinegar mixture to a boil and pour boiling liquid over cucumbers. Wipe rims clean, adjust caps and process pints and quarts 15 minutes in boiling water bath. This recipe makes about 7 pints. Good add-ins: Jalapeño or other hot pepper, sliced down the center; clove of garlic Kosher style: Add to each jar a bay leaf, a clove of garlic, 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seed and if you like, a piece of hot pepper.
Sonia’s pickles
My sister, Sonia, loves her garden and each year makes these awesome pickles. 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers, unpeeled 1 medium onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons salt Up to 11⁄2 cups sugar 1 ⁄2 cup vinegar 11⁄2 teaspoons pickling spice
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Rita’s sister Sonia’s freezer pickles.
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Fresh dills before canning.
1 red bell pepper, diced (opt.) 1 clove garlic, smashed (opt.) Arrange cucumbers and onions in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and mix. Pour enough water over to just cover them. Stir again. Soak at room temperature for two hours. Drain, but don’t rinse. Meanwhile, mix sugar, vinegar and pickling spice in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves.
The full instructions for cooking “Love at First Bite’s” yellow squash and tomato parmesan are: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8-by-8 baking dish, layer half the squash and tomatoes on the bottom. Sprinkle half the cheese and half the oregano. Drizzle with half the butter. Make another layer with the squash, tomatoes and butter. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and oregano. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Area veterans recognized for service Area veterans belonging to The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Ohio were recognized at the society’s Memorial Day event. They include veterans who served in combat from World War II to the first Gulf War. Raymond Drew, for example, flew DC-3 planes over the Himalayas from Burma to China – a particularly dangerous route – during World War II. The event honored those who have served in the military and those who have given their lives in service to country from the colonial era until the present. The society promotes appreciation of America’s colonial history and heritage, and all society members have colonial-era ancestors who served in the military or significant gov-
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Veterans recognized are: Front row, from left Burton Closson, Jr., Indian Hill; John Zinke, Indian Hill; Philemon Dickinson, Hyde Park; Richard Duval, East Walnut Hills; Andrew McClintock, Anderson Township; William Howe, Hyde Park; Frank Gorman Davis, Hyde Park. Second row: William Ulrich, Oregonia; Dr. Thomas Carothers, Hyde Park; Prescott Bigelow, Anderson Township; Allen Elliott, Hyde Park; Edmund Lunken, Indian Hill; John Schmidt, Hyde Park; Pierson Davis, Milford. Third row: Raymond Drew, Hyde Park; Daniel McKinney, Hyde Park; Dr. Frank Welsh, Indian Hill; David Sanders, Sr., Indian Hill, William Ogden, Hyde Park; Dr. Warren Harding, Indian Hill; Dr. Ted Jones, Indian Hill, at podium. Fourth row: Dr. Donald Hawley, Hyde Park; John Mickam, Loveland; John Ulrich, Oregonia; Vern Corbin, Mt. Airy; William Hardy, Hyde Park. ernment positions. It awards college scholarships and sends history teachers to Colonial Williamsburg for a week’s immersion pro-
gram in colonial history. Sixteen-year-old William Ulrich of Oregonia in Warren County played Taps at the event. He is a Junior
ROTC Cadet First Sergeant at Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Va., working toward a career in the military.
NEWSMAKERS Local attorney honored
The Cincinnati Bar Association recently presented William E. Santen Sr. of Indian Hill with the John W. Warrington Community Ser-
vice Award at its annual meeting. The award honored Santen’s extraordinary volunteer service. Santen, 81, who has also lived in Hyde Park, has been a litigator for
about 50 years, trying more than 125 jury cases and many bench trials involving corporate, eminent domain, medical malpractice, personal injury, aviation and admi-
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Let cool while pickles are soaking. After pickles have been drained, add bell pepper, then pour pickling brine over them. Mix. Put into containers. Let marinate overnight in refrigerator. Keeps at least three weeks, or up to six months in freezer.
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ralty matters. As an attorney, Santen handled federal lands cases as a Commissioner throughout Ohio, served as an assistant attorney general, and as a City of Cincinnati trial counsel. He has served as a trustee of the Hamilton County Trial Lawyers Association and as a member of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American Trial Lawyers. He has mentored three presidents of the Cincinnati Bar Association and is the organization’s current chairman of its Senior Lawyers Committee. Santen was born and raised in Clifton, graduating from St. Xavier High School in 1946 and Georgetown University in 1950. He finished law school and married Nancy Barbara to whom he has been married for 56 years. They have three children: Bill, a trial lawyer with the Santen & Hughes law firm; Tom, an advertising director; and Libby, who is married to Jay Gohman, mayor of Terrace Park. They have eight grandchildren.
Community
Eastern Hills Press
July 7, 2010
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NEWSMAKERS Two named to board
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Daisy troop gathers
St. Mary Daisy Troop No. 40969 recently gathered for a special cookout/campout. The troop earned its First Aid Badge with the help of local nurse, Peg Smyth. They went on to “cross the bridge” from Daisy to Brownie, and each child celebrated a great year of fun and educational activities, thanks to several parents and Troop Leader, Cindy Beckmyer. Top from left are Caitlin Leonard, Caroline Beesten, Anna Gavin, Abby More, Annabelle Johnson and Mary Leonardi; seated from left are: Charlotte Noe, Caroline Earls, Ellie Murphy, Lauren Schnettler and Chloe Beckmeyer.
UCAN plans ‘Steps for Pets’ More than 300 people and their dogs are expected to walk the scenic 1.5-mile course around downtown Cincinnati’s Sawyer Point on Sunday, September 19 – all to raise money and awareness for the region’s only nonprofit spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs. East Walnut Hills residents Eric Norris and Thea Langsam, and Hyde Park residents Jeanne Rolfes, committee chair, and Ann Hill, UCAN executive director, are among the organizers. The United Coalition for Animals (UCAN) plans to welcome individuals, families and groups to its second annual Steps for Pets walk. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. with registration starting at 10 a.m. near the tunnels west of the Bicentenni-
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Indian Hill resident Carol Sanger (UCAN board president) with Hyde Park residents Ann Hill (UCAN executive director) and Jeanne Rolfes (Steps for Pets committee chair). al Commons park entrance, which is on Riverside Drive opposite Eggleston Avenue. Immediately following the walk there will be music, games, food, agility demonstrations and lighthearted silly pet contests, along with vendors and shopping opportunities for both two and four-legged participants.
Pre-registration at www.stepsforpets.org by Sept. 5 is $20 per person and includes an event Tshirt. Day-of registration will be $25. Leadership of UCAN’s Steps for Pets Committee includes: Jeanne Rolfes (chair); Ann Hill, Thea Langsam, Carol Sanger of Indian Hill, Ashley Neiman,
Lisa Desatnik, Michelle Murphy, Barb Young and Eric Norris. Since opening its nonprofit clinic in 2007, UCAN has performed more than 25,000 spay/neuter surgeries, and has established working partnerships with more than 60 animal shelters, rescue groups and others in 50 counties of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. To further its mission of reducing pet overpopulation and the resulting high number of animals euthanized annually, UCAN has broadened its mission to include helping pet owners challenged in today’s tough economy keep their pets – and keep them healthy. More information can be found at www.ucancincinnati.org.
Columbia Center hosts health screenings All five non-invasive vascular screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Register for a stroke, vascular and heart-rhythm package for $139 (includes four screenings) and add on a bone-density screening for $10. Individual tests are $45 each. You must register for the screenings. Appointments are limited. Sign up by calling 800-407-4557 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com (priority code HSC3034).
most proficient hunters available. The hunters will be selected by lottery and, if selected, must demonstrate the ability to place four out of five arrows in a 10-inch diameter target from 20 yards. In an effort to make this program cost neutral to Parks and the public, a $15 application fee will be charged to applicants interested in being approved to bow hunt in the four parks this season. This fee will offset the cost of processing applications and operating the lottery. Selected bow hunters will also be required to show proof of completing an approved State Hunter Education course and possess all required Ohio Hunting licenses and permits. Qualifications will be Aug. 14 and 15 and a meeting will be held with those who qualify to go over program
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that same experience for girls all over Cincinnati,” said Keith. Chambers has been involved with Girls On The Run since 2007. A brand manager at P&G with more than 10 years of marketing experience, she serves as board chair as well as leader of the Strategic Planning Committee. She is a huge believer in the mission of GOTR and wants to serve as many girls as possible while creating an enduring, sustainable organization. Having previously raised money for GOTR for completing an Ironman competition, Chambers has experienced the benefits of running firsthand. “Running has been an important part of my life, helping me understand and reinforce the power and importance of setting big audacious goals. I truly believe it is an incredible tool to help young girls,” said Chambers. Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati is the local empowerment program that combines life changing, self-esteem enhancing, confidenceboosting lessons with training for a running/walking 5K event. Its mission is to educate and prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The organization depends on volunteers and community support throughout the year. For more information, visit www.gotrcincinnati. org.
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Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati (GOTR) Inc., the local empowerment program that combines lifechanging, self-esteem enhancing, confidenceboosting lessons with training for a running/walking 5K event, has announced the organization’s 2010 board of directors. The board will oversee the organization’s mission to educate and prepare preteen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The 2010 Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati board includes Alex Keith of Mount Lookout, board member, and Rachel Chambers of Columbia Tusculum, chairperson. Keith brings nearly 20 years of marketing and business management experience to GOTR. Vice president for North America Fabric Care at P&G, Keith currently leads GOTR’s development efforts, paving the way for program to reach every girl in greater Cincinnati who wants to participate. She is passionate about growing GOTR so it becomes an integral part of the development of Cincinnati’s next generation of women. A runner herself, Keith knows the benefits of running firsthand. “I truly believe in the role that running can play in developing a girl’s selfesteem and setting her up to achieve her dreams in life. I have experienced huge personal growth from running, and would love to enable
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Fountain Square hosts foosball tournament The FIFA World Cup is taking America by storm this year. What better way to celebrate the end of the festivities than with a viewing party and foosball tournament on Fountain Square from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 11. Foosball teams of two will go head-to-head starting at noon. Intermission is at 2:30 p.m. when the final World Cup game comes on the big screen. Foosball games continue
at the end of the soccer match. Enjoy live music from 7 to 9 p.m. as well as food and beverages from around the world to celebrate this international sporting event. The cost is $5 per team. Entry fee will be collected at check-in on the day of the tournament. Visit http://events.constantcontact.com/register/e vent?oeidk=a07e2xfnvf083 54549a to register for the Fountain Square Foosball
Tournament. Participants will be asked to enter their e-mail address, first and last name, and teammate’s first and last name. It is strongly recommended to pre-register. However, walk-ups will be accepted from 11 to 11:30 a.m. the day of the event. For more information, visit www.myfountainsquare.com/fifa. Fountain Square is at Fifth and Vine streets, downtown.
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3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy
Hyde Park Baptist Church Michigan & Erie Ave
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Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Pastor Ed Wilson 8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park (Just off Galbraith across from Amity School) 513-793-7422
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Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11am
Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm.
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Religion news is published at no charge on a space-available basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to easternhills@communitypress.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Eastern Hills Journal, Attention: Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. July 8. The church will be holding auditions for cathedral choristers for the 2010-2011 church program year Wednesday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 6. Choristers who share the cathedral’s commitment to excellence, are willing and able to support its liturgical worship and serve as a significant presence in the Cincinnati arts community are encouraged to audition. The cathedral choir’s primary responsibility is to sing at weekly Sunday services, monthly services of evensong and other major liturgical observances in the church year. Positions are open for both professional and volunteer choristers. The cathedral is also building a roster of substitute choristers to serve as needed. Audition requirements can be found at christchurchcincinnati.org/music/a uditions. For more information and to schedule an audition, contact Stephan Casurella, the cathedral’s
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The church is offering weekly adult Sunday school classes and monthly mid-week contemplative services and labyrinth walks. Visit www.hydeparkchurch.com for dates, times and locations. Nursery care for infants is provided each Sunday from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. The church is at 1345 Grace Ave.; 871-1345.
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Luncheon AHS Class of 1980 Ladies Reunion Luncheon, July 24, 11:30, Hyde Park Country Club, RSVP 831-7775 or andersonclassof80.com
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Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale
The church is hosting Vacation Bible School is from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 1216. Kindergarten through sixth grade students will explore life in a bustling, noisy city along the Nile in ancient Egypt. They will hear the hubbub about what is happening in the palace and work with people who follow countless gods. They will learn of the man that the Pharaoh has put in charge of storing and distributing food, a former prisoner who has the gift of interpreting dreams. They will meet Joseph and learn of his incredible faith journey from prison to palace. They will experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts and crafts and discover that by trusting in God, they are never alone in life’s trials and triumphs. The cost is $30. Scholarships are available. Registration forms are available at christchurchcincinnati.org. Deadline for registration is
AHS Reunion
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Christ Church Cathedral
Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am
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Church of God
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The Greater Cincinnati Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am
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Good Shepherd (ELCA)
Sunday Service and Sunday School 10:30am Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30pm Reading Room 3035 Erie Ave
10:45 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am Adult & 10:45 am Children Sunday School
Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am
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ROMAN CATHOLIC Church (513) 561-5954 • (513) 561-5020 School Miami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd. www.stgertrude.org Mass Schedule Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AM Saturday: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM 12:30 & 6:00PM
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Comey Canine Parade participants are, seated, Amy Minor (with Bella) of Terrace Park; standing from left, Pamela Boynton, vice-president, sales manager, Comey & Shepherd Realtors, Mariemont (with Mr. Bean) of East Walnut Hills; Kate Kenny (with Oscar and Jack) of Indian Hill; Sally Nicholson, (with Lucy) of Indian Hill; Elizabeth Mix, (with Rosie) of Mariemont; Charlene Pfingstag of Anderson; the Honorable Dan Policastro, Mayor of Mariemont. Not pictured: Tracey James (and Jane) of Terrace Park.
The Village of Mariemont and Comey & Shepherd Realtors will host the first Comey Canine Parade, in conjunction with Mariemont Preservation Society’s the Taste of Mariemont Sunday, Aug. 29. The annual Taste of Mariemont occurs at the Concourse in Mariemont. The Comey Canine Parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Dog owners are encouraged (but not required) to dress their dogs in costume for a “Best Dog Costume” contest to be judged by Mariemont Mayor Dan Policastro and Terry Hankner, president of Comey & Shepherd. Raffle tickets for dog and owner gift baskets will be sold as part of the Comey Canine Parade, with all proceeds benefiting the League for Animal Welfare. For more information about the Comey Canine Parade, or to register a dog, e-mail mariemontadmin@ comey.com or call Amrita at 527-2352.
Spring Grove Cemetery Class of 1979 is having a 30+1 reunion at Sweetwine Lodge on July 24th,please visit our class website for complete reunion activities and ticket purchase www.Turpin1979.com
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The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is hosting Pirate Island Madness at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave., Oakely. The Scottish Pirate – Thomas MacGregor and his cohort, the English Pirate Mary Read sing and play numerous traditional instruments while spinning historically accurate yarns of the pirate experience. The event is free. Call 3696038.
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U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt speaks at the Cincinnati Region American Red Cross new headquarters and disaster operations center grand opening while other dignitaries from national, state and local businesses listened on the podium.
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Mary Ran Gallery is hosting the opening for “Cincinnati Abstract Expressionists” from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Mary Ran Gallery, 3668 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. The exhibit features paintings by Paul Childlaw and Jack Meanwell and continues through July 31. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The event is free and family friendly. Call 871-5604.
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A monitor on the wall of the Auditorium/expandable disaster operation center displays some of the electronic technology which will make the Cincinnati Region more efficient and effective in response to any disaster or emergency.
Mariemont Players Inc. is presenting “Shout! The Swingin’ 60s Sensation” at 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Columbia
Township. It is a musical revue. Tickets are $17. Reservations are required. Call 6841236 or visit www.mariemontplayers.com.
Fresh produce
Hyde Park Farmers Market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at U.S. Bank Hyde Park, 3424 Edwards Road, Hyde Park. The event features local produce and farm goods, gourmet foods and more. Call 561-3151 or visit http://hydeparkfarmersmarket.com/.
Observatory history
Cincinnati Observatory Center is hosting History of the Cincinnati Observatory from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout. It is a University of Cincinnati Communiversity class. It is open to ages 18 and up. The cost is $18. Reservations are required. Call 5566932 or visit www.uc.edu/ce.
A view of the Disaster Operation Center inside the new Red Cross building. The room is expandable to 5,000 square feet with all the state of the art communications technology to respond to the highest level disaster or emergency.
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Cincinnati Region American Red Cross officially opened its headquarters/disaster operations center at Dana Avenue and Interstate 71 June 21. The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new facility lasted less than an hour, but included all the usual pomp and circumstance of welcomes, recognition, thanks and speeches. Joe Becker, senior vice president, disaster services, from the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross joined Brian Keating, board chairman for the Cincinnati Chapter, and Sara Peller, CEO of the Cincinnati Region American Red Cross, on the podium. U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt was among the dignitaries who spoke at the grand opening. U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus joined her along with Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune and state representatives Eric Kearney and Bill Seitz. Nan Cahall from the office of U.S. Sen. George Voinovich spoke on his behalf. Most of the nearly 300 attending the ceremony took advantage of the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facility during the open house that followed. The building serves Cincinnati and 25 surrounding counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana, is clearly visible from I-71 at Dana Avenue. It features critical disaster response technology upgrades over the previous home of your Cincinnati Region Red Cross. The technology, functionality and flexibility designed into the building mean faster more efficient and effective preparedness and response when disaster strikes locally or nationally. The building was designed and built to meet and exceed “green” specifications for LEED certification. Only capital campaign funds donated specifically for the building were used for the building project. No disaster relief donations were used for the building project.
Cincinnati Park Board is hosting Everybody’s Backyard Picnic Concert from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Daniel Drake Park, 3800 Red Bank Road, Oakley. The event inlcudes a magician, clowns, double dutch, music and free hot dogs. The event is free. Call 354-2333 or visit www.cincinnatiparks.com.
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CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2 Arrests/citations
Brian Scott, born 1976, excessive sound-motor vehicle, 4169 Eastern Ave., June 17. Eddie L Ross, born 1963, assault knowingly harm victim, 3295 Erie Ave., June 28. Timothy P Wagner, born 1965, criminal damage or endanger, 3295 Erie Ave., June 14. Emily C Overbeck, born 1988, falsification, 3295 Erie Ave., June 16. Jessica Gaskins, born 1987, theft under $300, 3350 Erie Ave., June 10. Rosemary Harris, born 1952, patient abuse-gross neglect, 3295 Erie Ave., June 16. Timothy D Bailey, born 1980, criminal damage or endanger, 3295 Erie Ave., June 17. Bridgit R Thigpen, born 1970, possession drug paraphernalia, 6415 Madison Road, June 23. Kerrian Hill, born 1988, obstruct official business, possession of drugs, 5811 Chandler St., June 25. Timothy M Mckinnes, born 1982, possession of drugs, 4523 Homer Ave., June 21. John L Williams, born 1970, disorderly conduct, 5651 Bramble Ave., June 19.
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| DEATHS | POLICE | Editor Eric Spangler | espangler@communitypress.com| 576-8251
Brandon Ruff, born 1987, have weapon-concealed/indictment, domestic violence, possession of drugs, June 24. Derrick Lamb, born 1992, carrying concealed weapons, have weapon-drug conviction, 5217 Kenwood Road, June 25. Kevin L Moore, born 1977, possession of drugs, 3712 Madison Road, June 18. Kwamiria Rahe, born 1991, menacing, 5717 Madison Road, June 18. Chris Rhoden, born 1980, burglary, 3498 Arnold St., June 22. Danny Lumpkins, born 1982, trafficking, drug abuse, possession of drugs, possession drug paraphernalia, 5025 Ridge Ave., June 25. Neil Francis Przybyla, born 1949, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., June 27. Jeanette Luckett, born 1975, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., June 22. Anthony Davis, born 1963, aggravated menacing, 4949 Ridge Ave., June 11. Ashley Brogden, born 1988, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., June 22. Krystal D Duncan, born 1969, theft under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., June 22. Yoshonda Evans, born 1989, theft
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POLICE REPORTS under $300, 4825 Marburg Ave., June 21. Latasha L Ross, born 1977, domestic violence June 21. Carl Brown, born 1991, domestic violence, June 22.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
2701 Madison Road, June 18. 3223 Linwood Ave., June 21.
Burglary
2926 Portsmouth Ave., June 19. 4211 Romaine Drive, June 18. 5541 Attica Ave., June 21. 5828 Montgomery Road, June 19.
Grand theft
2680 Madison Road, June 18. 2926 Portsmouth Ave., June 19. 3500 Observatory Ave., June 18. 4100 Paxton Ave., June 19. 6140 Ridge Ave., June 18. 6404 Warrick Ave., June 19.
Petit theft
3812 Paxton Ave., June 18. 3880 Paxton Ave., June 20. 4825 Marburg Ave., June 18. 4825 Marburg Ave., June 20. 4825 Marburg Ave., June 21. 4936 Strathmore Drive, June 20. 6334 Montgomery Road, June 20.
Robbery
4825 Marburg Ave., June 21.
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Juvenile Male, 16, theft at 5245 Ridge Road, June 10. Sara Manson, 26, 6131 Ridgeacres Drive, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., June 5. Micah Cook, 21, 4127 Ivanhoe, theft at 5245 Ridge Road, June 8. Megan Powell, 19, 5070 Winneste
driving under suspension, June 15. Nicholas Sturgill, 32, 4968 Sandstone Circle, theft, June 15. Cyril Martin, 22, 3624 Evanston Ave., driving under suspension, June 16. Andres A. Perez, 29, 944 Settle St., no drivers license, June 16. Brandy Adkins, 25, 356 William St., operating vehicle under influence, driving under suspension, June 16.
Ave., theft at 5375 Ridge Road, May 27. James Trent, 30, 648 Arlington Ave., theft at 3240 Highland Ave., May 26.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Locks cut and tools valued at $4,408 removed at 8137 Wooster Road, May 26.
Menacing
Incidents/investigations Missing
Reported at 3410 Highland Ave., May 30.
Theft
Female child reported missing at Walmart at Red Bank Road, June 9.
Copper removed at 5500 Ridge Road, May 28.
Theft
Merchandise taken from Walmart; $27 at Red Bank Road, June 2. Merchandise taken from Walmart at Red Bank Road, June 3. Computer hardware taken from Walmart; $257 at Red Bank Road, June 7.
FAIRFAX
Arrests/citations
Irene Scott, 26, 4045 Reading Road, wrongful entrustment, June 7. Donta Laskey, 38, 4045 Reading Road, driving under suspension, June 7. Daniel Evans, 41, 3904 Germania St., driving under suspension, June 7. Demetrius Tippett, 36, 3315 Perkins Ave., driving under suspension, June 8. James Gaynor Jr., 34, 5532 Orlando Place, failure to reinstate, June 9. Matthew Perkins, 20, 6304 Bedford Ave., criminal tools, breaking and entering, theft, June 10. Steven Hurley, 20, 6108 High St., complicity to breaking and entering, criminal trespass, June 10. Raymond Long, 21, 4939 Whetsel Ave., theft, June 11. James Adams, 24, 1764 Courtland Ave., complicity to robbery, June 12. Antoinette Thompson, 28, 2590 Vera Ave., wrongful entrustment, June 15. London Jackson, 23, 8551 Daily Road, obstructing official business,
MARIEMONT
Arrests/citations
Luther Conn, 51, 3724 E. Center St., violation of protection order, June 3. George Widmeyer, 26, 4451 Blaney Ave., obstructing official business, criminal trespass, June 11. Patrick R. Ormond, 25, 432 Elberon, drug paraphernalia, June 13. Mary Messer, 18, 1999 Black Oak, theft, June 15.
About police reports
The Community Press published names of adults charged with offenses. The information is a public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact police: • Cincinnati: Capt. Douglas Wiesman, District 2 commander, 979-4440. • Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Peter Enderle, 6833444. • Fairfax: Rick Patterson, chief, 271-7250. • Mariemont: Rick Hines, chief, 271-4089. • Terrace Park: Jerry Hayhow, chief, 831-2137 or 825-2280. Stereo equipment taken from vehicle at 5591 Wooster, June 7. Change taken from vehicle; $4 at 6722 Chestnut, June 8. Vehicle taken at 6635 Chestnut, June 8.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damage
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Theft
Grover K. Cook, 44, operating vehicle under influence, June 4.
Mirror broken on vehicle at 3834 Settle Road, June 9. Diamond ring taken; $20,000 at 3604 Mound Way, June 15. CDs and change taken from vehicle at 3862 Beech St., June 3.
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Incidents/investigations Safety concern
Reports of golf carts being driven around village, June 11.
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Notice of Public Auction In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of goods hereinafter described and stored at Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage location(s) listed below. And, due notice has been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday 7/1 9/ 10 at 1:00 P.M. at 2950 Robertson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209, 513-631-0290. Johnique Johns 312 Glenwood Cincinnati,OH 45217 household goods Tamea Jones 3654 Stonebridge #D Cincinnati,OH 45209 tv’s or stereo equip., exercise equip. Donna Bailey 159 Whitford Ave B8 Atlanta, GA 30317 household goods Daniel Starkey 2727 Robertson Ave Norwood, OH 45212 household goods, furniture, boxes, tools, appliances, tv’s or stereo equip. Susan Horn 3992 Simpson Rd Cincinnati,OH 45227 household goods, furniture, boxes, appliances, tv’s or stereo equip. clothes Gina Bryant 3834 Hyde Park Ave #2 OH 45209 Cin., household goods, furniture, boxes, sporting goods Bonefish Grill 2737 Madison Road Cinti, OH 45246 boxes, restaurant equip. 1001569343
Kurtzer Adam; $142,000. 480 Stanley Ave.: Bencze Anthony R. to Hughes Elizabeth A.; $286,000.
EAST WALNUT HILLS
1726 Grandmere Lane: Loew Lawrence R. to Eidam Michele; $239,000. 2200 Victory Parkway: Sabin Shannan L. to Mothkur Venkat; $100,000. 2316 Ashland Ave.: White Percival to Deutsche Bank National; $60,000.
FAIRFAX
3990 Watterson Road: Pangburn Alan L. to Soltysik Peggy Sue; $95,000.
HYDE PARK
1316 Michigan Ave.: Wilson Gregory R. Tr to St John Homes LLC; $202,500. 2324 Madison Road: Reynolds Dorothy M. to U.S. Bank National; $60,000. 2840 Rosella Ave.: Burroughs Roy D. & Bernice M. to Burroughs Todd S.; $84,850. 2920 Observatory Ave.: Hartong Mary Ellen to Jackson Megan E.; $121,250. 2954 Observatory Ave.: Ferre Cliff F. & Heidi F. to Standridge Shannon Michel; $585,000. 3318 Monteith Ave.: Williams Gregory Todd to Kananen Peter L.; $193,000. 3558 Zumstein Ave.: Wang Kelly Y. & Alan E. Wiseman to Dietrich Michael C.; $475,000. 3561 Larkspur Ave.: Mcclish Matthew E. & Mary Katherine Frommelt to Reinhardt Hilary A.; $202,500. 3595 Vista Ave.: Penklor Properties LLC to Diaz Franchesca; $148,000.
LINWOOD
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. $280,000. 3546 Linwood Ave.: Anderson Brian to Citibank N.A. Tr; $235,816. 574 Delta Ave.: Seibert Sandra D. & Wesley C. to HSBC Bank Usa Na Tr; $52,000. 600 Delta Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Tr to Jostworth Kerry; $135,000.
OAKLEY
4153 Jora Lane: Pulskamp Matthew J. to Jackson Matthew A.; $245,000. 4165 Sherel Lane: Moeddel Michael J. & Melissa Arnzen Moeddel to Maier Amy E.; $228,000. 4240 Verne Ave.: Bigelow & Bronzie LLC to Bantel Scott M.; $199,900. 4411 Appleton St.: Tulane Enterprises LLC to Recto Molded Products Inc.; $169,568. 3239 Brotherton Road: Mammuthus Enterprises LLC to Green Pastures Investment; $245,000. 3854 Mount Vernon Ave.: Gianfagna Robert M. & Megan L. Varelmann to Harness Kyle P.; $218,500. 3881 Mount Vernon Ave.: Lee Michael A. & Gougeon Carilyn C. to Riddle David; $235,000. 4149 Pillars Drive: Brunner Robert L. to Hodge Joseph; $148,100. 4216 Marburg Ave.: Citibank NA Tr to West Phil; $91,000.
TERRACE PARK
3753 Kenilworth Place: Sommers Judy M. to U.S. Bank National; $46,000. 4566 Eastern Ave.: Brogan Michael P. & Patricia L. to Federal National Mortgage; $60,832. 4566 Eastern Ave.: Brogan Michael P. & Patricia L. to Federal National Mortgage; $60,832. 4568 Eastern Ave.: Brogan Michael P. & Patricia L. to Federal National Mortgage; $60,832.
110 Robinwood Drive: Spreen Douglas to Urshel Matt D.; $241,000. 110 Robinwood Drive: Spreen Douglas to Urshel Matt D.; $241,000. 615 Yale Ave.: Mills Jeffrey D. & Meghan E. to Beck Dominik J. &; $368,000. 823 Lexington Ave.: Mcgoff Patrick M. & Margaret C. to Mcintyre Stacey L. Tr; $800,000. 413 Elm Ave.: Fletcher Debra L. Tr & Steven D. Tr to Seichter Robert P.; $855,000.
MADISONVILLE
WALNUT HILLS
4608 Simpson Ave.: Fannie Mae to Large Creek LLC; $24,000. 5440 Whetsel Ave.: Bank Of America National Association to Penklor Properties LLC; $25,000. 5609 Arnsby Place: Rosenfeld Zachary T. to Milbower Francis J. III; $147,500. 6235 Chandler St.: Seg Commerical LLC to Entrust Arizona; $47,250. 6816 Hurd Ave.: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Mesa Holdings LLC; $55,200.
MARIEMONT
Lytle Woods Place: Dammert Glenn & Janet L. to Van Scoy Kristin S. Tr; $2,700.
MOUNT LOOKOUT
1322 Herlin Place: Stechschulte Jeffrey J. to Hines G. Robert Tr;
2110 Alpine Place: Muir J. Duncan to Bradbury Corey J.; $218,000. 2130 Gilbert Ave.: Mossler Adrienne C. to Wesselman David A.; $160,000. 2421 May St.: Adams-Kanu Darlene to Brown Reginald; $500. 2525 Stanton Ave.: Air Kirks Service LLC to Mountaineer Investments L.; $32,000. 2631 Victory Parkway: Jewell Denise R. to Deutsche Bank National; $30,000. 2635 Stanton Ave.: 2635 Stanton LLC to Deutsche Bank National; $140,000. 3240 Rammelsburg St.: Air Kirk Services LLC to Mountaineer Investments L.; $46,000. 656 Wayne St.: Adams-Kanu Darlene to Brown Reginald; $500. 1348 Burdett Ave.: Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association to Stewart Thomas R. @3; $55,000.