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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

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New town hall and museum to open By Jeanne Houck

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NEWTOWN — Mayor Curt Cosby will on Tuesday, Nov. 12, open the first village council meeting ever in the new town hall and Native American education center. The public is invited to watch Newtown legislators in action and get a look at the educational

displays in the “Newtown Municipal Center/American Indian Education Center,” a renovated former firehouse that originally was a church at 3537 Church St. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., but you won’t see Brian Burns on the dais. Burns, who served six years on village council, resigned from the post effective Oct. 29.

“I am leaving council due to relocating my family into Anderson Township, which keeps my family within the community that we love and to continue to have our children in such an excellent school district,” Burns told The Community Press. “I will miss serving a comSee HALL, Page A2

The first Newtown Village Council meeting in its new home on Church Street will be Tuesday, Nov. 12.JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Group set to help with park upgrades By Lisa Wakeland lwakeland@communitypress.com

What does the future hold for the Anderson Township parks? That’s what Park District officials are trying to determine, along with help from a 30-member committee. About a third of the group recently met to learn the history of the township parks, how projects come to fruition and discuss the results of a community survey. Shaded areas near playgrounds and athletic fields, more restrooms and paved trail extensions all ranked high among the survey respondent’s priority list for future park improvements. Public art and synthetic ball fields were among the least important additions, according to the survey. Park District Executive Director Ken Kushner said they asked group members to visit all the Anderson Township parks and different areas of the community. “We want them to start looking at what we have and what we want ... and think about how we get there,” he said. “How are we going to attract people to stay and live in Anderson Township through the parks? How are we going to provide recreation opportunities so they don’t have to travel (elsewhere)?” Committee member Angela Connolly said she wanted to be part of this focus group because she uses Beech Acres Park daily and is against adding too many off-leash dog areas. “I think our parks are excellent, and I want to make sure they stay that way,” she said.

Shaded areas near athletic fields and playgrounds, like here at Juilfs Park, was the No. 1 request for future improvements in the Anderson Township Park District system. LISA WAKELAND/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

“What I found interesting is I’ve lived in Anderson all my life, but there were a couple parks— Laverty and Johnson Hills — I didn’t know existed.” Connolly said she plans on visiting other parks around Cincinnati, like the relatively new Smale Riverfront Park downtown, to find ideas “we could bring to the Anderson parks.” She is also excited that the

Park District “would be so interested in what the community of Anderson Township would like to see in the parks and get our input, rather than just making decisions that would affect the people who utilize the parks.” Kushner said this initial focus group would reconvene in 2014 to discuss ideas and how to pay for improvements. The Park District typically

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funds improvements through its operating budget, private fundraising and grants. Those are still options, along with donations or issuing bonds, Kushner said. Eventually, they would conduct neighborhood meetings at each of its parks to further refine future improvement plans.

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Veterans hope to build member attendance By Forrest Sellers

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MT. WASHINGTON — Korean War veteran Bill Harris hopes a few new faces will attend an upcoming Veterans Day program. “We would like to get young people since they are the ones we want to make sure understand Veterans Day and what it means,” said Harris, who is member and former Post Commander of American Legion Post 484. Post 484, which is based in Mt. Washington,

will have its Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 11. A steak dinner will be prepared for veterans starting at 5 p.m. It is requested the veterans have identification showing their service. As in previous years, the dinner will be prepared by Mt. Washington resident Ed Hughes, who will be assisted by several family and friends. “I wanted to do something for veterans (and) show appreciation,” said Hughes. Starting at 6:15 p.m., the post will then begin serving free chili dogs.

Day program. “The Anderson Township Veterans Memorial Committee will honor veterans and recognize the 60th anniversary of the Korean War cease fire with a free dinner at Anderson Center on Monday, Nov. 11. Veterans and up to three guests are invited for an evening of celebration starting at 5 p.m. Dinner is donated by Skyline Chili Anderson. Tickets are required. Call 6888421 to reserve a spot. The Anderson Center is at 7850 Five Mile Road.

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fair is geared toward promoting regular checkups, daily exercise, proper nutrition Hayes and safety. School health assistant Juanita Luginbuhl said people may be aware of healthy Luginbuhl practices but may not necessarily incorporate them into their lives. “This (event) heightens awareness,” she said. The Health Fair is free and open to all ages. For information, call 363-3835.

River Downs is now Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center, a name its owners say more aptly describes the new $300 million facility that will reopen May 1. Officials announced the name change during a Wednesday press conference on the transformation of the Anderson Township horse track into a “racino” also offering video slots gambling. Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. CEO Anthony Sanfilippo said the racino will employ 700. Las Vegas-based Pinnacle, which owns 14 casinos in seven states and part of a Vietnam resort, bought the race track in 2011. It will have 1,600 video slot machines, three sitdown restaurants and three other snack and

A sparse crowd was on hand to watch the sixth race at River Downs on May 21, 2009.ENQUIRER FILE PHOTO/GARY LANDERS

beverage outlets. The racino also will have a 4,000-square-foot event space for meetings. Sanfilippo said the name was changed to leverage its Belterra Casino Resort property in Florence, Ind. The CEO said his company will use its loyalty program to cross-sell and promote the Cincinnati racino and

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Mt. Washington School gets healthy MT. WASHINGTON — A local school is promoting good health. Mt. Washington School will have its first Health Fair 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at 1730 Mears Ave. “We’re working to make sure our families are healthy and encourage the community to be healthy as well,” said Ilene Hayes, a resource coordinator for the school. The event will include health screenings, fitness classes, dance demonstrations and interactive booths. Free massages will be offered as well as refreshments. Hayes said about 15 different health organizations will participate. Hayes said the health

This is open to anyone. Legion Post 484 Second Vice Commander Chris Stemmer will handle the chili dog preparation. “Mostly I do it for the same reason (as Hughes),” he said about the food preparation. “It’s an honor to help the veterans and the legion family.” The Veterans Day program will then start at 7 p.m. Harris will be the keynote speaker. A 21-gun salute will conclude the program. The Mt. Washington Post is at 1837 Sutton Ave. Anderson Township will also have a Veterans

munity that brought my family so much joy. “I am proud of serving the residents of Newtown with honesty and integrity and following the Lord’s work through my service to this community,” said Burns, who is a lieutenant with the Sharonville Fire Department. “We have accomplished so much in the past six years, but have so much more to accomplish. “My greatest wish is for all residents to be active in your community in any way possible,” Burns said. Burns praised New-

Florence casino. “There are synergies,” Sanfilippo said. “We’re confident this investment in Ohio is complementary to the portfolio of Pinnacle properties and specifically a benefit to our guests who enjoy Belterra Casino Resort located an hour away.” Sanfilippo wouldn’t comment on gambling town employees in his resignation letter to village council. “I have always been impressed by the can-do customer service attitude that our employees have shown,” Burns wrote. Vice Mayor Daryl Zornes praised Burns, too. “Brian served the residents of Newtown well during his tenure on council,” Zornes said. “He will be missed by his fellow council members, as well as the residents of Newtown.” Because of the proximity of elections, no one will be appointed to serve the remainder of Burns’ term, which ends in December. Incumbent village councilmen Joe Harten,

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revenue projections. He said the racino will compete in an increasingly crowded Cincinnati gambling market by catering to gamblers on the east side and offering superior overall experience. Pinnacle officials did estimate a $300 million annual economic benefit to the region from taxes, payroll and secondary spending by visitors. Restaurants at the new Belterra racino will include Riva, an Italian eatery specializing in steaks; Marketplace, a buffet; Stadium Sports Bar & Grill; Burger Brothers; and Cafe & Bakery. Sanfilippo said Pinnacle owns 30 additional acres adjacent to the racino that could be used for a future hotel on the 122acre site. Mark Kobasuk and Curt Tiettmeyer will square off Tuesday, Nov. 5, with challengers Tracy Hueber and Cheryl McConnell for four, four-year terms that begin in January. The winners will join Cosby, Zornes and Councilman Chuck Short, whose terms run through 2015, on council. Keri Everett, Newtown fiscal officer, said that while some work has yet to be done on the new municipal center, estimates are that the project will cost about $770,000 for construction, $177,000 for work the Cincinnati Museum Center is doing on the education center, $50,000 for architect services and $85,000 for miscellaneous items. The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission awarded Newtown a $300,000 grant for the education center. The village will pay the remainder with money from its capital improvement fund. When the new village municipal center opens, just the police department will remain in the old municipal center at 3537 Church St., across the street from the new center. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/ Newtown.

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‘Hole Lotta Hotta’ wins a BBQ contest By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

MILFORD — It took four years of research and a whole lot of jalapeno peppers, but a city businessman has won an international award for his Southwest-style barbecue sauce. Greg “G Willie” Williams, owner of G Willie BBQ in Milford, sees no need for false modesty. “We make and sell the best barbecue sauce in the country,” exulted Williams after his sauce, “Hole Lotta Hotta,” took first place in the 2014 Scovie Awards’ Americanstyle, hot barbecue-sauce division. G Willie BBQ also sells “Sweeeet Momma” sauce. “I had to make a sweet sauce for my wife, who can’t bear jalapeno peppers,” said Williams, an information technology specialist for KDM POP Solutions Group, an industrial printing company in Evendale. Williams said his family has always loved outdoor cooking. “Dad was a grill freak and Mom was an accomplished gourmet cook,”

Greg “G Willie” Williams, owner of G Willie BBQ in Milford, won an international award for his “Hole Lotta Hotta” barbecue. Here he is with his wife, Dianne, and their children, Stephen (left) and Alexander. PROVIDED

Williams said. “Our love of gourmet foods led all of my siblings at one point or another into various roles in the food industry. “I always had a thing for grilling, but got bit by the grilling bug hard in the 1990s,” Williams said. “I started experiment-

ing with smoked meats and southern barbecue in 1996.” Williams, who lives in Milford with his wife and business partner, Dianne, opened G Willie BBQ in 2010. So what is he willing to reveal about his sauces? Just this:

“Both of our sauces are traditional recipes that we came up with through trial and error,” Williams said. “We tried using some more exotic ingredients, like bourbon at first, but due to cost and difficulties in production, we found that sticking to tra-

ery-foods competition sponsored by a group based in Albuquerque, N.M. She said in a press release that there were nearly 865 entries in the contest this year from businesses in the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, Ecuador, St. Lucia and the United Kingdom. G Willie BBQ’s award comes as no surprise to the American Cornhole Organization, also based in Milford, which claims Hole Lotta Hotta as its official barbecue sauce. Williams long has supported the American Cornhole Organization, serving as emcee at national cornhole contests. So he decided to do something nice for the organization. “Our tribute to the game is in the name: ‘Hole’ Lotta Hotta,” Williams said.

ditional ingredients was the best. “Obviously, we were correct,” Williams said. G Willie BBQ has no storefront in Milford; nor does it operate a restaurant. The business sells to retailers from a warehouse in Anderson Township. Williams plans to begin working soon with a distributor to help get Hole Lotta Hotta and Sweeeet Momma into more stores. He’s already selling barbecue sauces to businesses on the east side of the region, including Jungle Jim’s International Market in Eastgate and Fairfield, Lehr’s Market in Milford, Newtown Farm Market and Shaw Farms Produce in Miami Township. G Willie BBQ customers soon will have more flavors from which to choose. A mustard barbecue sauce and a seafood barbecue sauce are in the works. Emily DeWitt-Cisneros is a producer of the annual Scovie Awards, which have been given out for the past18 years at a fi-

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Pizza Showcase is 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Local pizzerias will bring samples for participants to try. It’s $5 for adults and $2 for kids under 10 for all-you-caneat pizza. The Bengals-Ravens game will be shown on TV in the community room. Soft drinks will be sold at the event, which is at the Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road.

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Re-enactors Jennifer Moraan and Mike Miller will attend the next Anderson Township Historical Society meeting as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Julia Dent Grant. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road. It is free and open to the public.

Bizarre Bazaar in Anderson Township is hosting its annual holiday open house this weekend. It’s 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The Urban Grille food truck will be there Saturday. The store is located in the Five Mile Center plaza, 7767 Five Mile Road.

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A6 • FOREST HILLS JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Restaurant re-opens in temporary quarters

NEWTOWN — Monica Lippmeier admits she’s a little nervous. She’s part owner of Laszlo’s Iron Skillet restaurant, which burned at its first Newtown location at 6900 Valley Ave. and now has opened in temporary quarters at 7397 Main St. in the Ivy Hills Center in Newtown. “We are anxious and happy all in one, even though we have done this before,” Lippmeier said. “New location, new beginnings, new hours, new menu. “We are excited and hope everything goes off without a hitch,” Lippmeier said.

A fire broke out early March 1 at Laszlo’s when it was on Valley Avenue. Investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen’s food-preparation area at the rear of the restaurant. When they were unable to determine the cause, they were forced to classify it as “undetermined.” Owners hope eventually to re-open Laszlo’s in a new building at its former site on Valley Avenue, Lippmeier said. “For the old location, the engineer and architect just released the plans back to us and we have passed them off to FREE

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There are 65 parcels around the township that comprise the nearly 600 acres of township greenspace, Sievers said. There are also seven parcels in “caretaking,” totaling 92 acres, that were not bought with greenspace funds, but are managed by the township committee. For a decade Anderson Township residents supported a Greenspace levy that helped officials buy and protect undeveloped land in the community. While the trustees allowed the tax levy to expire in 2000, Sievers said they still have funds available for survey or title

work associated with greenspace donations. Anderson’s greenspace levy was believed to be the first in Ohio under a new law allowing townships to ask voters for money to buy and preserve undeveloped land. According to the township’s use and maintenance rules, greenspace is expected to remain in its natural condition – wooded, meadows, wetland, or similar – with minimal intervention or disturbance. All township greenspace properties of one acre or more are marked with a sign .

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Turpin band is grand champion Turpin High School Marching Band continues to impress judges. Most recently the band was named Grand Champion at the Kettering Fairmont High School marching competition. “The band students had an unbelievable performance on Saturday night of their show entitled OZ. The students were full of emotion and energy as they entertained the crowd and rose above all other bands in the competition,” said director Joe Wesche. “All nine of the judges rewarded the stellar performance by bestowing upon the band the highest ratings possible.” Kettering was the fourth contest for Turpin this year and capped off an already tremendous marching season to date, Wesche said. The band has taken first place in its class at every competition and finished no lower than second placed overall among all divisions, earning either Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion. Turpin is already qualified to compete at state this year having achieved that goal in September. The band continues to be focused and dedicated to perfecting its already strong program, the director added.

Turpin High School band members Cole Litterski, Alyssa Farmer, Elizabeth McDade, Isabelle Reynolds and Jack Fetick show off the band's winnings from competition. The band is already qualified for state competition.

SCHOOL NOTES McNicholas High grad is set to speak on CP

Sam Becker, 2013 graduate of Archbishop McNicholas High School, was recently chosen as the CP Inspires Foundation Honoree this year for his work through the school to raise awareness surrounding cerebral palsy. Last year, more than $3,800 was raised for the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy unit in conjunction with the first and only varsity basketball game he was able to play in during his high school career. Becker will be speaking and recognizing nominees who have the chance to be next year's CP Inspires Honoree. The celebratory ceremony event will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Kings Island Resort and Conference Center. The foundation is requesting attendees to RSVP via their website www.cpinspiresfoundation.org for planning purposes. Also, the foundation encourages all McNick students to wear their CP shirts that were sold during last year's fundraising basketball event in support of Becker.

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Maddux Elementary students play together using a parachute at the school's recent Field Day. Great weather and fun activities made for a successful Field Day for Maddux. As students had fun, they also learned about and experienced the benefits of physical fitness. THANKS TO SHEILA VILVENS

Maggie Curoe of Anderson Township, Katie Colvin of Western Hills, Shawna Reilly of Sharonville, and Kate Rankin of Anderson Township display their new hairstyles after donating an 8-10 inch ponytail to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program. THANKS TO MISHA BELL

St. Ursula girls lose locks for a cause

Anderson High School DECA students Harley Stevenson, Kate Mueller, Gabrielle Smith, Sumedha Chakravarti, and Annemarie Watkins earn awards at the district fall competition. Stevenson, Smith, Chakravarti and Watkins qualified to compete at the state DECA Ohio Fall Leadership Conference. THANKS TO SHEILA VILVENS

Anderson students to compete at conference Four Anderson High School students have earned the opportunity to compete at the state DECA Ohio Fall Leadership Conference this fall. Representing Anderson at the conference will be: Sumedha Chakravarti, Gabrielle Smith, Annemarie Watkins, and Hartley Stevenson. They qualified for this opportunity after they each placed in the top four in their events at the district fall competition held in at the University of Cin-

cinnati, Clermont location. “These students have the opportunity to represent Anderson as DECA state officers, which is an exceptional achievement,” said teacher coordinator Karen Vanderhorst. “One other marketing student, Kate Mueller, also received an award at the fall competition. All of these marketing students represented Anderson very well and we are proud of their accomplishments.” The awards from the fall

competition were as follows: Parliamentary Law, Sumedha Chakravarti, first place; Parliamentary Law, Gabrielle Smith, second place; Public Relations, Annemarie Watkins, first place; Public Relations, Hartley Stevenson, fourth place; Public Relations, Kate Mueller, fifth place; Sumedha, Gabrielle, Annemarie, and Hartley will compete in Columbus against representatives from 13 Ohio districts to try to attain these respective state officer positions.

In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 67 St. Ursula Academy students participated in the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, which provides free wigs to women battling cancer. The students agreed to cut their long locks and donate their hair to Pantene. Pantene, in turn, collects the ponytails, creates wigs, and ships them all over the world. In order to participate, the girls had to be willing to have at least 8 inches of their hair cut. In addition to the students, one teacher and one parent also agreed to have their hair cut. Twenty local hairdressers also donated their time to ensure the success of the event. Junior Maggie Curoe participated in the event in honor of an aunt who is currently being treated for cancer. “It felt good to donate my hair for a wig for someone who was struggling like my aunt,” said Curoe when asked why she participated. Sophomore Shauna Reilly also agreed to have her hair

cut. “The initial feeling when you cut 10 inches off your hair is to feel sad. But then, when you see a cancer patient with a wig you know that it was worth it. I miss my long hair, but I still have no regrets.” During the hair-cutting event, students heard from speakers who have battled cancer. Kimberly Listerman, recent breast cancer survivor, offered the following words of advice to the St. Ursula students, “Girls, you need to take charge of your own health, make sure you go to your preventive checks on a regular basis and if something doesn’t feel right, check it out. It could save your life.” Seniors Mackenzie Dolle and Morgan Miller spearheaded the event following their studies in Mary Porter’s Contemporary Issues in Women’s Health Class with a goal of increasing awareness during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and providing a way for the St. Ursula Academy students to help those who are battling cancer.

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Tribute to fallen coach: ‘This is just beautiful’ Parents get first look at new memorial to their son By Mark D. Motz mmotz@communitypress.com

Turpin High School assistant freshman football coach Douglas Seaman, Spartan senior Yanni Gregg (53) and Nancy and Peter Fox pose around the memorial Seaman constructed to honor former Spartan lineman Patrick Fox, who died in 2011. MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

ANDERSON TWP. — Ten years earlier, almost to the day, they lined up to celebrate senior night with their son and other parents. The Turpin High School football team went out that night in 2003 and followed a storybook script, upsetting heavily favored Glen Este High School.

“They were crying at the end,” said Nancy Fox, whose son Patrick was a starting lineman for the Spartans. “They were all so proud and excited. I remember just thinking, ‘Now you’re finished. Now you’re ready to go on to college and start your own life.’ It was a great night.” A decade later, as lines of this year’s seniors and parents extended well around the Turpin track Oct. 25, Nancy and her husband Peter Fox observed quietly. “It’s probably a good thing we didn’t know then what we know now,” is how Peter put it.

“I don’t know if we could have taken it.” Patrick died from an undiagnosed heart condition that took his life after a workout in February 2011. He had gone on to Ohio State University, earned a master’s in education from Northern Kentucky and taught English in the Bracken County School system. He hoped to be a high school principal some day. Yet all the while - from 2004 until his untimely death - Fox found time to stay a Spartan, serving as an assistant football coach every fall. See TRIBUTE, Page A9

Sisters help Rocket run to volleyball regionals

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WILMINGTON — Faulkner’s fictional dark, stormy night became reality for McNicholas High School on Halloween 2013. The Rockets lost 29-27, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22 against Chillicothe Unioto in the Division II volleyball regional semifinals at Wilmington High School. The Rockets finished the season 17-9 and won the GGCL Coed Central title. Which exceeded expectations after McNick graduated 10 players from a regional finalist team in ONLINE 2012. EXTRAS “I don’t For video footage of think anyone McNick’s regional actually semifinal volleyball thought we’d game, please visit be back here http://cin.ci/1aMuQQn (in the regional tournament) this year,” said senior outside hitter Sarah Wuerfel. “I think it’s better in some ways this year than last because we weren’t supposed to do it.” Wuerfel had an additional reason to enjoy the season, sharing the court with sophomore sibling Hannah Wuerfel, an outside hitter and defensive specialist. “It’s been great,” Sarah said. “We don’t really think of ourselves as sisters on the court. We’re just teammates. We were close, but this (experience of playing together) made us best friends. “It will just be us in the car going home and I know we’re going to talk a lot about it.” McNick head coach Denny Murphy said while he would prefer winning, he has no regrets about the 2013 campaign. “This year’s team, everything we did in the gym, they brought out on the floor,” he said. “In other years, we may have had some more talent and gotten by on that. We graduated 10 players from last year and we just won 17 games. We won our league, we won a district title and we made a good showing in the regional tournament. There’s nothing to be sad about. It’s been a great season. “When we got to the tournament, we didn’t know what to expect. We lost our last three games of the regular season and we didn’t really have any idea how we’d do, but then we got in a groove and started beating people again.” Wuerfel, a Milford resident, plans to study accounting at either Miami or

Anderson High School sophomore Cara Schildmeyer, center, checks her watch for her time during a pre-dawn practice early in the season. The first-year cross country runner finished the season at the Division I state meet. MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Anderson sophomore makes run at state CC By Mark D. Motz mmotz@communitypress.com

McNicholas High School sophomore Hannah Wuerfel (9) makes a pass during the Division II regional volleyball semifinals Oct. 31 against Chillicothe Unioto. McNick lost the match in four sets. MARK D. MOTZ/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Ohio University, but plans to be back to see her sister play next season. “We’ll talk about what my expectations are,” she said. “They should be good again next year and hopefully they’ll work hard again.” Murphy said the Unioto loss will be a valuable lesson for returning players like Hannah Wuerfel. Not only will they know - and want to avoid - the sting of

defeat, they will know how much effort went into making it as far as they did. “The best thing they’re going to take out of this is they played really hard,” Murphy said. “There was no quit. When we were down 2-0, they played hard in the third game and won. When they had 23 points in the fourth and it looked like we were finished, they kept fighting and made it close.”

ANDERSON TWP. — Not a bad finish to a sensational start of a career. First-year cross country runner Cara Schildmeyer – an Anderson High School sophomore - completed her inaugural season at the Division I state meet Nov. 2 where she placed 39th with a time of 19:19.02. While her time was not a personal best, the experience was. “It felt awesome,” Schildmeyer said. “I give my coaches all the credit for getting me there.” Anderson head coach Andy Wolf turned the credit right back on her. “I think she ran pretty well for a 10week veteran of cross country,” he said. Schildmeyer – who plans to take a break before beginning to condition for the spring track season – admitted the big stage of the state meet affected her. “I was maybe a little bit nervous and freaked out about being in such a big meet and that got the better of me,” she said. “(The course) was a bit muddy and uneven, a little different than what I was used to. I was disappointed with the time and how I ran, but for it being my first state meet, I guess I did OK.” “My first state meet” implies a second and third could lie ahead. “If I can, that would be awesome,” Schildmeyer said. “Definitely, preparation is key. You can’t expect anything to happen and you just have to react to what does happen.”

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PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS sion I regional semifinals. The Spartans finished the season 15-1-4 and won the Eastern Cincinnati Conference with a perfect 6-0 record.

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» Anderson High School lost 24-8 at home against Kings Nov. 1. Chet Barger scored the lone touchdown on a nine-yard catch from Kevin Rogers. The Redskins finished the season 3-7 (2-4 Eastern Cincinnati Conference). » McNicholas High School won the game and GCL Coed Central Division title with a 38-24 home victory over Hamilton Badin Nov. 2. The Rockets finished the season 8-2 (6-1 GCL Coed). The victory secured McNick the third seed and a home game in the opening round of the Division IV playoffs against seventh-seeded Urbana (10-0). As of Journal deadlines, McNick athletic director Rob Heise said he was “99 percent certain” the game would be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Penn Station Stadium on the McNick campus. » Miami Valley Christian Academy lost to the Noblesville Lions Nov. 1 at Turpin High School, 25-20. Senior Alex Ammerman had 116 yards and a touchdown for MVCA, while sophomores James Heaton and Bransen Vilardo also scored. MVCA finishes the season 6-4. » Walnut Hills defeated Turpin in the final game of the season Oct. 31, 38-28. Walnut scored all 38 of its points in the first half in a driving Halloween rain during the televised game. Tierin Williams had two rushing touchdowns and Kevin Blount had scoring throws to Randall Mincy and Reid Finley. The Eagles and Spartans both finished the season at 4-6 (2-4 ECC).

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St. Ursula’s Kristen Massa (14) tries to stop a kill attempt by Mount Notre Dame’s Sani Szcepanski during their regional volleyball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30.TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Cross country

» Anderson High School sophomore Cara Schildmeyer finished 39th in the Division I state meet Nov. 2 with a time of 19:19.02. » Walnut Hills freshman Olivia Connaughton finished 36th in the Division I state meet at Hebron Nov. 2 in 19:16.32.

Volleyball

» McNicholas High School lost 29-27, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22 to Chillicothe Unioto High School in the Division II regional semifinals Oct. 31. The Rockets finished 17-9 on the season and won the GCL Coed. » Mount Notre Dame defeated St. Ursula 25-21, 25-18, 25-14 in the Division I regional semifinals Oct. 30. The win put MND in the regional title game with Ursuline Nov. 2.

Boys soccer

» Turpin High School suffered its first loss of the season Oct. 30, falling 1-0 to Mason High School, the state’s top-ranked team, in the Divi-

» McNicholas lost in the Division II regional semifinals Oct. 29 against against Kettering Alter, falling 2-1. The Rockets finished the season 14-4-2 and won the Central Division of the GGCL Coed with a 6-1 record. » Walnut Hills lost in overtime to St. Ursula 2-1 on Oct. 29 in the Division I regional semifinals. Morgan Shafer scored the only Walnut goal. The Lady Eagles finish the season at 13-5-2. With the win, St. Ursula advanced to the regional final against Mason. The Comets blanked Loveland 3-0 on Oct. 29 in the other regional semifinal and pitched another shutout Nov. 2, beating the Bulldogs1-0 to advance to the state final four Nov. 5.

Fall senior moments

Senior Night is an important time in an athlete’s high school career and the Community Press & Recorder, along with cincinnati.com, would like to highlight those moments. Please send a photo from your Senior Night to presspreps@gmail.com. Include the names of the people in the photo as they are shown, the school and the sport by Friday, Nov. 22. The photo can be of all the team’s seniors or a photo of athletes with their parents. Photos relevant to the Community Press weeklies will run in print sometime in December and all will be used in a cincinnati.com photo gallery. Questions can be directed to mlaughman@ communitypress.com

Turpin forward Michael Antoniades, right, races Mason defender Gary Zhao to the ball in the Division I boys soccer regional semifinals at Lakota East High School Oct. 31. Mason defeated Turpin 1-0. JIM OWENS/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Turpin Trick

After an unbeaten regular season and tournament run to the Division I district championship, the Turpin High School boys soccer team finally tasted the sting of defeat in the regional semifinals on Halloween. The Spartans fell 1-0 at Lakota East against Mason High School, the topranked team in the state, who went on to claim the regional championship and advance to the state final four.

Turpin High School defender Jared Schafer, right, takes the ball away from Mason midfielder Sam Cookright in the Division I boys soccer regional semifinals at Lakota East High School Oct. 31. Mason defeated Turpin 1-0. JIM OWENS/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

FALL BALL

The Beechmont Soccer Club Eagles U13 girls are Fall Ball finalists. Despite injuries to some players earlier in the season and during the tournament, the girls kept pushing forward to reach the finals. Each game throughout the weekend saw improved play both individually and as a team. Playing against teams from within the Cincinnati United Soccer League and Buckeye Premier Youth Soccer League, the girls did not allow a single goal in pool play. For the weekend, the team allowed just ONE goal, and that came during a 1-0 loss in the finals at the hands of a state-level team from Pride Soccer Club (Columbus). In front, from left, are Isabel McCahon, Ellie Fullerton, Regan Gable, Madison Kattine, Alexis Zinkhen and Kayla Nichols. In second row are Gwendalyn Flick, Laura Schmidl, Cassidy Asbury, Alli Blank, Caitlyn Woermann, Emma Schultz, Mackenzie Ellis, Emma Smith and Amanda Moon. In back are coaches Bernie Woermann and Brian Smith. Not pictured are Ashley Ives and coach Derrick Ellis. THANKS TO BRIAN SMITH

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Turpin alumnus Douglas Seaman from the class of 1979 - himself a former player who also sent two sons through the football program - coached with Patrick and was impressed by the young man. So much so that he created a tribute that will stand in perpetuity in the Spartan weight room. He unveiled it for Peter and Nancy Oct. 25. See, for the last few seasons, a senior lineman has worn Patrick’s No. 53 jersey as a tribute to the coach. It began his final

year as coach in 2010 and became an honorific for seniors the following fall after he passed. The memorial includes a shadowbox with Fox’s No. 53 jersey, a photo of him and plaques with his biography and a prayer surrounded by photos of the seniors who wore the jersey. Yanni Gregg - this year’s honor jersey recipient - stopped by before kickoff to see the memorial and meet Patrick’s parents. “I got to meet him as a freshman,” Gregg told them. “He was my favorite coach that year.” Music to Peter’s ears. “He got those kids in a way very few people do,”

he said. “He connected. It’s gratifying to know how many lives he touched in such a short time. He made a huge impact in his time “It will always be the next day for us. That never goes away. To see this tribute, made with love, this means an awful lot.” Nancy agreed. “It’s a nightmare,” she said of losing a son. “Every day you wake up, you relive the nightmare. But the Turpin football program has really helped; it’s been a big support. They’ve helped me get through some difficult days. “This is just beautiful and we’re grateful.”

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Development notification doesn’t add up I was disheartened to hear about a meeting that not only affected my area of town, but the township itself, by word of mouth Tuesday morning. The development of the area between Woodland Mound and Coldstream Country Club is billed as the largest planned community in the Midwest. I’ll say that again. The largest planned community in the Midwest. As required the township kindly sent a letter to affected residences that lived within 200 feet of this new development. I’ll say that again. They sent the letter to residences that lived within 200 feet of the project. Let that sink in for a moment. Something doesn’t add up here.

Laine Barresi COMMUNITY PRESS GUEST COLUMNIST

Anderson Township is a community full of businesses, residences, and schools full of talented, hardworking individuals that chose to live here for a vast array of rea-

sons. For some they have lived here their entire lives and now their neighbors have become family. Some have come because of our outstanding schools. And for some they come because of the parks are teaming with events for outdoor lovers.

So have our trustees looked at the impact that “the largest planned community in the Midwest” could have on our community? The infrastructure of the roads surrounding this area could not possibly hold the amount of traffic ranging from semi’s to cars that would be coming in and out of the two access roads to this area. The streets would have to be widened, sewer system revamped to accommodate the newly expanding roads, and lights would have to be installed on residential streets to help with this vast flow. Who is going to pay for all that? Not the developer. Taxpayers. The influx of new students brought into our district would

CH@TROOM Last week’s question Should schools have mandatory drug tests for students? Why or why not?

“Employers, the military and professional sports teams have mandatory drug tests, why not schools? Schools are supposed to train you for what is coming later in life. Get used to it. Sooner or later, you will face one of these invasions of your privacy.” F.S.D.

“I would love to say yes, but I would also say there are too many laws and groups that would oppose. “I’m glad to see that several private, not public tax-dollar schools, have enough guts to take on checking for drugs. “I again will say as I always say, as long as we have attorneys and government sticking their noses into everything we will have prolonged problems. “If it ever comes to mandatory drug testing it should not only be restricted to students, but also to teachers and administration, and be made aware to the public, as we are taxpayers and they work for us.

going to foot the bill?”

NEXT QUESTION State Sen. Bill Seitz has introduced legislation which would redefine the standards for third parties to appear on Ohio’s ballot, including a minimum requirement of 56,000 signatures to get on the ballot and receiving at least 3 percent of the vote in a presidential election to stay on the ballot. Do you support Seitz’s proposal? Why or why not? Every week we ask readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to espangler@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.

school related consequences – low grades, discipline for negative behavior, etc. That is all the feedback anyone should need to become aware a student is in trouble of some sort. “It is not the school’s job to treat well-behaved, conscientious, average students as if they are criminals.” E.M.S.

R.V.

“No on mandatory drug tests, for a number of reasons. Primarily because is gives students the message that ‘We don’t trust you’ and is an ugly invasion of privacy for students who do not use drugs. “It also seems to be a search without probable cause. It will identify a relative small percentage of students at a great cost. “And what do the schools do with the information? If a student fails the drug test does it lead to automatic suspension, mandatory drug education classes, or a permanent record? “Way too many negatives and potential problems with this plan.”

“Absolutely not. A school is NOT a prison. “If a student is abusing drugs and his or her performance at school suffers because of it then it will result in the normal

“For athletes ... yes ... general student population ... NO! “Imagine the cost for this with so many schools are financially strapped anyway, who is

D.J.

“During my working career it always bugged me that the rules I had to enforce and/or obey were almost always due to the 5 percent. Somewhere I was told that about 5 percent of the people cause 90 percent of our problems. “What will mandatory drug testing correct? Who will pay for it? How much will the testing disrupt our schools achieving their primary mission? Mandatory drug testing goes too far.”

J.R.B.

O.H.R.

“HELL NO!! Schools are institutions of learning, not police states. Not to mention the invasion of privacy. “If a child is taking prescription medication that has to be disclosed prior to the test and my kids medical history and records are protected from government intrusion. “If my kid is on drugs, it’s my responsibility to deal with that, not the school systems.” J.S.K. “Are we talking about all students when we are doing this drug testing? “Where would the money come from? “I think it should be based on who the educators might suspect and if one looks or acts like something is amiss then that person should be tested. If the person fails the drug test, there should be a concerted effort to get this person the proper help. “While we are at it wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep an eye on the educators, they are not perfect and a bad one can fall through the crack once in a while.” Dave D.

“Who's going to pay for this intrusion? Drug testing is expensive and invasive on the rights of our students. “Will they use hair samples which can be the most comprehensive, or blood, or urine? Will there be resistance from parents who will take this privacy right to court? Who pays? “I personally would refuse any attempt at testing and force the district to seek a warrant. Would they be successful? Will it cost extra? “The local school district is good but not great. Concentrate on bringing the standards of the institutions up and leave the drug problem to the parents and law officials.” J.Z.

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literally require a new building to accommodate them. We already have buildings within our districts with vast needs and now we are going to possibly add more students to these buildings? These new apartment residents will not pay a property tax. Who is going to pay for all that? Not the developer. Taxpayers. Then you have the impact to the community with the increased traffic flow on all areas of Beechmont Avenue. The traffic is bad now so imagine a possible 1,000+ cars trying to get to and from in rush hour using side streets. Who will pay for all that? Not the developer. Taxpayers. The fact that nothing has been done from the township

to look at the impact that this could have within our community astounds me. I would hope that residents band together to make sure that our government knows that we will not stand for being railroaded into developments that are unwelcome only to increase their revenue. My only hope is that with the next planning meeting people more than “200 yards away” will know about what they plan on doing to our entire community. But if the township has its way 200 yards is all they have to do. Laine Barresi is an Anderson Township resident.

Buy holiday gifts at annual library sale New books, yoga classes, author lectures, teen anime club, musical concerts, craft programs, puppet shows, iPads, and DVDs. What do these things have in common? They can all be enjoyed for free at the Anderson and Mount Washington branch libraries Katie thanks to the Greifenkamp COMMUNITY PRESS hard work and generosity of GUEST COLUMNIST the Anderson Township Library Association. Money raised from the upcoming Anderson Township Library Association November Holiday and Nearly New Used Book Sale will go directly to support programs and enhancements at these two neighborhood libraries. The annual Holiday and Nearly New Used Book sale is Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 7-9, at the Anderson branch library. The Anderson Township Library Association group works hard year-round to collect, sort, price and store used books and other items to be sold at their two annual used book sales, with proceeds benefiting the Anderson and Mount Washington branch

libraries. The Holiday and Nearly New Sale gives shoppers the opportunity to peruse books, CDs and DVDs with many of the items in pristine condition, suitable for gift-giving. You never know what treasures you’ll discover on our tables! Offerings include rare books, audiobooks, fiction, cookbooks and children’s books. Games and puzzles are also sold at the sale. There will be a raffle each day of 100 newer works of mass-market fiction. Chances are $1 each, and second and third prizes will be awarded too. The Anderson branch library is located at 7450 State Road. Sale hours are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash and checks are gladly accepted. Over the past 30 years these sales have become a local Anderson Township tradition, raising well over $1 million in support of libraries. So be sure to mark your calendar and come out for super holiday deals on some great books! Katie Greifenkamp is the manager of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s Anderson branch library.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School board candidate thanks his supporters

I write this letter 6 days before election day, not sure of the outcome. But one thing I am sure about is how much I appreciate the incredible amount of support and passion that people displayed on my behalf. From Jim Yunker and his crew at Smith, Beers, Yunker to my wife, Kristine, our committee and to those of you who wrote about me on social media and displayed my signs ... thank you! Just to be on the ballot was a

394 Wards Corner Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 phone: 248-8600 email: foresthills@communitypress.com web site: www.communitypress.com

humbling and exciting experience, one that made me even happier that I live in the fine community of Anderson Township. One thing that became evident during this process was the number of people out there who care about our community and the direction of our schools. I encourage everybody to keep your eyes open ... and get involved when the opportunity presents itself. Together, we can achieve anything.

Tony Hemmelgarn Forest Hills school board candidate

Forest Hills Journal Editor Eric Spangler espangler@communitypress.com, 576-8251 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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Jena and Sam Gundrum came as Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.

Debbie and Christian Wical, a prisoner and a police officer, dance together.

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ore than 160 moms and sons donned their best Halloween costume for the Anderson Township Park District’s 10th annual MotherSon Halloween Dance. This event included dancing, games, refreshments, and a memoryfilled evening for “mummies” and their sons ages 3-10.

Trisha Sollmann, the queen, and Trace Haggard, her knight, enjoy the dance together.

Photos thanks to Marshal Carpenter

Holly and Michael Galvin pose with Michael and Jeanne Wiffler at the Halloween dance. THANKS TO MARSHAL CARPENTER Spiderman, Jacson DuPriest, snags his mom, Lindsay, in his web.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, NOV. 7 Art & Craft Classes Young Rembrandts: Elementary Drawing, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Weekly through Dec. 19. Innovative, step-by-step drawing method to teach any child how to draw, regardless of artistic ability. Ages 6-12. $89, $79 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515. Anderson Township.

Art Exhibits Perishable, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Phyllis Weston Gallery, 2005 1/2 Madison Road, New sculpture by Shawna Guip and photography by Tom Baril explore cosmic rhythms present in everyday life cycle. 321-5200; phyllisweston.com. O’Bryonville. Science Fiction, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave., New mixed media paintings by Cincinnati-born, Chicago-based artist, Bruce Riley. Imbued with visual kinetic quality and energy, the gleaming, multi-layered resin and paint abstractions are intensely colorful, with intriguing dimensionality and translucency. Through Nov. 9. 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park. Dave Laug Exhibit: Mo’Vida, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., The Barn. Dave describes his painting style as energetic; his goal is to put more life into his paintings through color, movement and the way it all comes together. Free. Presented by Woman’s Art Club Foundation. Through Nov. 10. 272-3700. Mariemont. People, Places and Things: the Photography Exhibition, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Variety of images include portraits, glamor, still-life, wild and domestic animals, architecture, landscapes and sports by members of Nikon Users Group of Anderson Township. Free. Presented by Nikon Users Group of Anderson Township. Through Nov. 12. 651-4544. Anderson Township.

Benefits Pink Party, 7-10 p.m., Alfio’s Buon Cibo, 2724 Erie Ave., Music, food and drinks. Shopping, mingling and raffles. Cocktail or pink attire encouraged. Benefits The Pink Ribbon Girls. $20, includes one drink and raffle ticket. Presented by Knickers of Hyde Park. 533-9592; knickerspinkparty.eventbrite.com. Hyde Park.

Exercise Classes Yoga Care: Hatha Yoga, 9:3010:30 a.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Weekly through Dec. 12. Designed for those who want a gentle approach to yoga. Ages 18 and up. $50, $40 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4513. Anderson Township.

Health / Wellness General Joint Screening, 6-8 p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Brief history and exam designed to troubleshoot and modify activities and exercise programs covered. Ages 18 and up. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Christ Hospital Physical Therapy. 527-4000. Fairfax. Community Health Fair, 3:306:30 p.m., Mount Washington School, 1730 Mears Ave., Information from four healthy lifestyle choices: get screened regularly, eat healthy, keep yourself and your community safe and exercise daily. Interactive activities, food tasting and more. Free. 363-3835. Mount Washington.

Music Education Children’s Guitar Class, 6:307:30 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Session 2. Weekly through Dec. 12. Explore world of music and gain fundamental knowledge of and love for guitar. Ages 8-13. $80, $70 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515; www.andersonparks.com. Anderson Township. Adult Guitar Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Session 2. Weekly through Dec. 12. Students learn basic understanding

of chords, notation and rhythm, as well as strumming and picking skills, while learning some music. For ages 14 and up. $80, $70 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4513; www.andersonparks.com. Anderson Township.

Recreation Cornhole League, 8:30 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Weekly through Dec. 19. Ages 21 and up. $40 per team. Register by Nov. 4. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4514. Anderson Township.

Youth Sports Pre-school Open Gym, 9:3011:30 a.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Playground atmosphere indoors. Unstructured playtime for parents and pre-schoolers. Ages 4 and under. $2. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515. Anderson Township. Rookie Volleyball, 5:30-8:20 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1175 Birney Lane, Class 2. Weekly through Dec. 19. Boys and girls learn volleyball basics. Ages 1-3. $58, $48 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4514. Anderson Township.

FRIDAY, NOV. 8 Art Exhibits Perishable, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Phyllis Weston Gallery, 321-5200; phyllisweston.com. O’Bryonville. Science Fiction, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Miller Gallery, 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park. Dave Laug Exhibit: Mo’Vida, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 272-3700. Mariemont. People, Places and Things: the Photography Exhibition, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 651-4544. Anderson Township.

On Stage - Theater The Lion in Winter, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Set during Christmas 1183, this epic story plays out the spectacular strategies for power and love between two of England’s most formidable and yet very human rulers, King Henry II and Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three sons, hungry for the crown. Motivated by spite as well as sense of duty, Henry and Eleanor maneuver against each other to position their favorite son in line for succession. $18. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc. Through Nov. 24. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.

Religious - Community Feeling Good, 7-9 p.m., Healing Offices, 2723 Markbreit Ave., Front meeting space. Time to pause, rest and regroup. Discover your inner wealth with simple, powerful tools and practical spiritual wisdom for feeling more joyous and at peace with life. Experiential activities, guided meditations, discussion, music, poetry and more. Ages 18 and up. Good will donation requested. Presented by Pathwork of Cincinnati. Through Dec. 13. 293-1038; www.sevenoaksretreat.org. Oakley.

SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Art Exhibits Perishable, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Phyllis Weston Gallery, 321-5200; phyllisweston.com. O’Bryonville. Science Fiction, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Miller Gallery, 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park. Dave Laug Exhibit: Mo’Vida, 1-4 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 272-3700. Mariemont. People, Places and Things: the Photography Exhibition, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 651-4544. Anderson Township.

Craft Shows PTA Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road, More than 160 crafters and vendors. Selling holiday decor, wood crafts, jewelry, candles, totes, gifts, pet items and more. Breakfast and lunch food items and bake sale. Free admission. 474-2140. Anderson Township.

Dining Events Turkey Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Anderson Hills Christian Church, 8119 Clough Pike, Homemade menu: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, desserts and beverages. Carryout available. $9, $5 ages 10 and under. 474-2237. Anderson Township.

Health / Wellness Diabetes Conversation Maps, 10 a.m.-noon, Lisa Larkin, M.D., 4460 Red Bank Expressway, Theme: Healthy Eating. Small group discussions of Type 2 diabetes led by Jan Kellogg, certified diabetes educator. $30 all four sessions; or $10 per session. Presented by Lisa Larkin, M.D. & Associates. 791-0626. Madisonville. Get Healthy Cincinnati Health Fair and FunFest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Wellness demonstrations including Zumba, stretching and dance, cooking demonstrations and healthy food samples, health screenings for skin cancer, blood pressure, analysis of body fat percentage, flu shots, fitness competitions, children’s activities and visits with local sports mascots. Free. Presented by Christ Hospital. 527-4000; www.cincinnatisportsclub.com. Fairfax. Melanoma Know More Free Skin Cancer Screening, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Early detection and education about melanoma. Free. Presented by Melanoma Know More. 5851000; www.melanomaknowmore.com. Fairfax.

Home & Garden Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Yard Trimmings Drop-Off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, 3295 Turpin Lane, Hamilton County residents can drop off yard trimmings for free. Free. 946-7734; bit.ly/11UQb9r. Newtown.

Music - Cabaret The Concert that Never Was, 6:30-9:30 p.m., American Legion Post 318, 6660 Clough Pike, Patriot Center Showroom. With Jim Jones, Matt Snow and Patti Warner. Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe impersonators. Ages 21 and up. Benefits American Legion Post 318. $20-$35. 576-9766; www.thecincinnatisinatra.com/tix. Anderson Township.

Music - Classical Linton Music Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions, 10-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon, Mount Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Ave., A Musical Zoo: Listen. Adventure through musical zoo. $5 or four for $15, free under age 2. 3816868; www.lintonmusic.org. Mount Washington.

On Stage - Theater The Lion in Winter, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, $18. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.

Pets Pet Adoptions, 1-4 p.m., Peppermint Pig, 8255 Beechmont Ave., Cats and dogs available for adoption. Through Dec. 28. 474-0005; www.peppermintpig.org. Anderson Township.

Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave., Book discussion group. Room 206. Donations accepted. 583-1248. Hyde Park.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10 Art Exhibits Dave Laug Exhibit: Mo’Vida, 1-4 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 272-3700. Mariemont. People, Places and Things: the Photography Exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 651-4544. Anderson Township.

Dining Events Turkey Dinner, 1-7 p.m., St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Murray Road, Includes homemade mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, green beans, drinks and desserts. Includes combination raffle. $9, $5 children. 271-0856. Madisonville.

Anderson Hills Christian Church is having a turkey dinner 4:30-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at the church, 8119 Clough Pike, Anderson Township. Menu includes homemade selections of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, desserts and beverages. Carryout is available. Cost is $9 for adults, and $5 for ages 10 and under. Call 474-2237. Anderson Area Pizza Showcase, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Try unlimited pizza from many local pizzerias. Bengals vs. Ravens game on big screen. $5, $2 ages 10 and under. Presented by Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. 474-4802. Anderson Township.

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Education Anderson Township History Room, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Lower atrium. Learn about the history of Anderson Township through photos, hands-on exhibits and artifacts. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Historical Society. 231-2114. Anderson Township.

Holiday - Veterans Day Veterans’ Breakfast, 9-10 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, To honor veterans for their service to our country. Veterans may bring one guest. Followed by worship service at 10:15 a.m. with Chuck Crellin, Purple Heart recipient, speaker. Free. Registration required by Nov. 6. 231-4301. Anderson Township.

Home & Garden Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Yard Trimmings Drop-Off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bzak Landscaping at Turpin Farm, Free. 946-7734; bit.ly/11UQb9r. Newtown.

Literary - Bookstores John Bemelmans Marciano, 2-3 p.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator discusses and signs “Madeline and the Old House in Paris” and “The 9 Lives of Alexander Baddenfield.” Pre-purchase either book to receive line number for signing. Free. 731-2665. Oakley.

pray. Free. 478-3226. Anderson Township.

Support Groups Codependents Anonymous Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Hyde Park Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 3799 Hyde Park Ave, Twelve-step fellowship open to everyone who desires healthy and loving relationships. Free. 290-9105. Hyde Park.

MONDAY, NOV. 11 Art Exhibits People, Places and Things: the Photography Exhibition, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 651-4544. Anderson Township.

Health / Wellness Muscle-Tendon-Ligament Screening, 6-7 p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Grandin Room. Sports medicine doctor shows how these issues are evaluated using ultrasound. Ages 18 and up. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Christ Hospital Physical Therapy. 527-4000. Fairfax.

Literary - Story Times Make a Mess at the Manatee, 10-10:30 a.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, With Ms. Kelli. Listen to book and participate in an art-making activity with your child. $7. Reservations required. 731-2665. Oakley.

Music - Classical

Recreation

Carillon Concert, 4-5 p.m., Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street, Open air concert. Carillonneur plays bells using keyboard in upper tower. Tours of tower available; playground, restroom and shelter house on site. Free. Presented by Village of Mariemont. 271-8519; www.mariemont.org. Mariemont.

CSL Dart and Billiards League, 6-9 p.m., The Stand, 3195 Linwood Ave., Mondays and Wednesday through Dec. 18. Fees include one T-shirt per paid player on waiver, cues, billiard balls, stat tracking, league facilitation and drink specials. Ages 21 and up. Registration required by Nov. 11. 871-5006. Mount Lookout.

Music - Rock

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

Icon for Hire, 7:30 p.m., 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, American rock band. $17, $15 advance. 731-8000; www.the20thcenturytheater.com. Oakley.

On Stage - Theater The Lion in Winter, 2 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, $18. 684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.

Recreation Adult/Child Paddle Tennis Tournament, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Country Club, 2348 Grandin Road, Includes lunch, favors and prizes. Family friendly. $40 per team. Reservations required. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Platform Tennis Association. 321-3579. O’Bryonville.

Religious - Community Contemplative Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road, Prayer instruction, practice, music and time to meditate and

Art & Craft Classes The Joy of Painting: Floral, 6-9 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Learn famous Bob Ross floral painting method. Paint roses, poppies, daisies, sunflowers, irises, hibiscus and more. Ages 16 and up. $50, $45 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4513. Anderson Township.

Art Exhibits People, Places and Things: the Photography Exhibition, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 651-4544. Anderson Township.

Education Anderson Township History Room, 6-8:30 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 231-2114. Anderson Township. Stargazing 101 Class, 7-9 p.m., Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Study constellations and learn to use

planisphere. $22. Registration required. Presented by Communiversity at UC. 556-6932; www.uc.edu/ce/commu/noncreditreg. Mount Lookout.

Exercise Classes SilverSneakers Flex, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Summerside Woods, 5484 Summerside Road, Move to music through variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Call for pricing. Presented by SilverSneakers Flex. 478-6783. Summerside.

Music - Concerts The Lone Bellow, 8 p.m., 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Rock and pop group. $15, plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.the20thcenturytheater.com. Oakley.

Youth Sports Pre-school Open Gym, 9:3011:30 a.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, $2. 388-4515. Anderson Township.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 Education Anderson Township History Room, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Center, Free. 231-2114. Anderson Township. Homeschool Science, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Theme: Winter Survival. Students and parents can explore interactive learning stations, science lessons and a guided hike. Online registration due five days prior to program. Ages 5-12. $5, vehicle permit required. Presented by Great Parks of Hamilton County. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.

Exhibits Picturing the Parables Traveling Art Exhibit, 7-8 p.m., Faith Presbyterian Church, 6434 Corbly Ave., Church Lobby. Scenes from Jesus’ parables. CIVA exhibition (Christians in the Visual Arts) contains 20 works representing voices of diverse subcultures and ethnic groups. Free. 752-0878. Mount Washington.

Music - Country Elizabeth Cook, 8 p.m. With Tim Carroll., 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, $18 orchestra, $15 main floor. 731-8000; www.the20thcenturytheater.com. Oakley.

On Stage - Children’s Theater Madcap Puppets: Fantastic Fairy Tales, 10-11 a.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Gym. Each tale unfolds with giant puppets, audience participation and surprise twist to each fairy tale classic. The Wishing Tree, The Water of Life and Rapunzel. $4. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515. Anderson Township.

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Cookie cutouts are the most requested recipe

Breast cancer awareness month is over. It went out with a bang for me in a very special way. I was the presenter once again at Mercy Health Women’s Center reception in Anderson Township. Standing before 100-plus radiant Rita survivors Heikenfeld was more RITA’S KITCHEN than inspiring; it showed the resilience of the human spirit when faith is paired with good medicine. My presentation was on the history of tea and tea parties. Some trivia: Did you know the reason cream was first poured into tea was to prevent the very thin, fine china cups from cracking when boiling tea was poured into them? Also, the earliest tea cups had no handles. They were held cupped in the hands to keep hands warm. And tea sandwiches were originally made a bit dry since women wore gloves and they didn’t want to get them soiled. We had the best time, laughing and sharing stories. Among the treats to take home from Gail Greenburg and her staff were my shortbread cookies. Shortbread is perfect for a tea party since it’s such a versatile dough.

Rita’s no-fail shortbread cutouts

Let the kids free form shapes or use a cookie cutter. Dough freezes well, and so does the baked cookie, sans icing. A nice gift from the kitchen and my most requested shortbread recipe. 2 cups flour 1 ⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ⁄2 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla (or your favorite extract)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. Cream butter and gradually add sugar. Add vanilla. Blend flour mixture in. Dough will be soft. Roll out on lightly floured surface or between two pieces of plastic wrap to 1⁄4-inch thick or bit thicker if you like. If the dough is too soft to cut out shapes, put in refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Cut out and place on sprayed cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes just until edges are golden. Icing Whisk together: 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

2-3 tablespoons water

Rita’s no-fail shortbread cookies freeze well as dough or baked, but not iced, cookies. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Drizzle icing over cooled cookies, or make a thicker icing with less water, add food coloring if using, and spread on cookies. Makes about two dozen.

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Tips from Rita’s Kitchen

When I was admitted to the hospital last Thanksgiving, I paid $0…

Really good ranch dressing

Now that’s something to be thankful for!

To test to see if your baking powder is still active enough to leaven, put a teaspoonful in a cup of warm water. It should fizz right away.

I’m still waiting for someone to come up with a Frisch’s Restaurant ranch dressing clone for a reader. I have called Karen Maier at the corporate office a couple of times and have left messages with Lisa Norman in marketing, so I hope to hear something soon. Meanwhile, here’s a recipe from Marie N., a Northwest Press reader. “This goes together quicker than you’d think, and is delicious,” she said. A friend gave the recipe to her. Blend together either in blender, food processor or by hand:

1 cup mayonnaise (Marie uses Hellman’s) 1 ⁄2 cup regular sour cream 1 teaspoon garlic or to taste Palmful fresh dill, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh onion chives (Marie said you can also used minced green onions) Worcestershire, salt and black pepper to taste 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon clear or cider vinegar Several dashes paprika Cayenne pepper to taste (Marie said go easy on this) Buttermilk, enough to make desired consistency (start with 1⁄3 cup) Handful fresh minced parsley or 1 teaspoon dry

Chill several hours before using and, if necessary, add more buttermilk to get proper pouring consistency.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen

Pick a perfect pineapple: It should smell fragrant when you give it a sniff. Just one cup of pineapple has enough manganese, a trace mineral, for building healthy bones and connective tissue. Plus pineapple has lots of vitamin C. Canned pineapple is a good source of these nutrients too, but buy pineapple packed in juice, not in sugary syrup. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Find her blog online at Cincinnati.Com/blogs. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

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Scammers try to get your financial information Scam artists are using what continue to be tough economic times for many to try to get money from them – so you need to beware. Jill, who prefers I not use her last name, wrote she received a call from a man named Brian. “He called my home and left a long recorded voicemail threatening me and my husband that he was from the IRS and that we had to call back immediately or legal action would be taken,” Jill wrote. The man left a phone number with a New York area code and Jill says when she and her husband called back, “Another man with an Indian accent answered and wanted our attorney’s name. We said we don’t have one and he was very nasty saying, ‘How much

money can you send today?’ We said, ‘Maybe a thousand dollars by next Thursday,’ Howard and he Ain said, HEY HOWARD! ‘That’s not good enough, you will be arrested today!’” Jill said that really shook them up because they were already on a payment plan with the Internal Revenue Service, but their next payment wasn’t due for another month. But the so-called IRS man said that payment plan had been rejected. All the money needed to be sent immediately, they were told, or they would be arrested. “He wanted our bank

information or credit card number but we said ‘No’ and the guy hung up. We called our attorney who said it was a scam … I’ll bet a lot of other people sent money and still owe the IRS. Just a heads up because I’m sure you are already aware of this crazy scam preying on innocent people,” Jill wrote. Yes, this scam has been going around for a few years. In some cases the caller leaves a recorded message claiming to be from a credit card company, a lawyer or a payday loan company in addition to claiming to be from the IRS. The Better Business Bureau says some of these scammers are out to get money while others are just trying to get your personal information. The BBB says never

reply to unsolicited phone messages or click on links provided in an email asking for your personal information. If a caller claims you owe a debt, ask questions. The caller should state who they are, whom they represent and, upon request, send you written

proof you owe the debt. Never give out financial information over the phone. Bottom line, if someone calls and tells you they’ll have you arrested unless you pay them immediately: Remember, it’s just a scam. Instead, you should contact the

police, the state attorney general and the Better Business Bureau to report the phone call. Howard Ain’s column appears bi-weekly in the Community Press newspapers. Email him at heyhoward@local12.com.

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The author and illustrator of popular local children’s book “A Cincinnati Night Before Christmas” will donate a portion of their proceeds this year to the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network (NDSAN). Author Nadine Woodard Huffman and illustrator Marilyn M. Lebhar, both of Anderson Township, thought that partnering with the NDSAN was a great fit, since a real-life adoption inspired their book. “The NDSAN’s passion for adoption is inspiring,” said Huffman. “We were amazed to learn that they’re in contact with expectant and adoptive parents all over the country.” Added Lebhar, “We never knew this tremen-

dous resource has been right here in Cincinnati for over 30 years.”According to NDSAN Co-Director Stephanie Thompson, “The contribution from A Cincinnati Night Before Christmas will support our mission to ensure that every child with Down syndrome has the opportunity to grow up in a loving family. We’re grateful for their support.” NDSAN Co-Directors Robin Steele and Stephanie Thompson provide counseling, information, and resources to birth families who wish to make an adoption plan for their child, and to adoptive families who wish to adopt a child with Down syndrome. The National Down

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Syndrome Adoption Network has a registry of 200 families ready to adopt a child with Down syndrome. The NDSAN has also created a booklet for birth families wanting to know about adoption. A Cincinnati Night Before Christmas tells an adoption story, while showcasing Cincinnati’s traditional Christmas events and signature cuisines. In the book, little boy Matty and his grandparents await the Christmas Eve arrival of his adopted sister by venturing out for a memorable week filled with fantastic trains, zoo animals, ballet, Krohn Conservatory’s Nativity Crib, and iconic Cincinnati eateries. Vivid watercolors by Lebhar bring adventures to life.

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POLICE REPORTS ANDERSON TOWNSHIP

Kati Mullen, 23, 841 Coral Drive, theft, Oct. 18.

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Incidents/investigations

Juvenile, 13, domestic violence, Oct. 9. Juvenile, 15, receiving stolen property, Oct. 11. Juvenile, 16, assault, Oct. 11. Juvenile, 16, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, Oct. 11. Juvenile, 16, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, Oct. 16. Kayla S. Piersall, 18, 419 Evans No. 2, theft, Oct. 15. Juvenile, 17, theft, Oct. 15.

Assault Adult male assaulted at Altercrest at Sutton Road, Oct. 16. Female was assaulted at 6375 Clough Pike, Oct. 13. Burglary TV, jewelry, etc. taken; $2,700 partial value at 702 Sutton Road, Oct. 9. Currency, handgun, etc. taken form vehicle at 8273 Woodruff, Oct. 10. Jewelry taken; $18,900 at 6939

Five Mile, Oct. 14. Backpack blower taken; $600 at 7870 Forest, Oct. 17. Diamond necklace, etc. taken; $1,356 at 1971 Lady Ellen, Oct. 15. Window broken at 1823 Berkshire, Oct. 17. Domestic violence At Brooke Avenue, Oct. 9. Forgery Fraudulent check written; $3,932 loss at 1225 Birney Lane, Oct. 11. Male stated several checks forged at 1149 Asbury Road, Oct. 9. Theft

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1608 Apple Hill Road: Orme, Walter R. & Heather S. to Foley, Rosemary J. & John L. Jr.; $140,000. 7051 Beechmont Ave.: Bedel, Diane M. to Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr.; $32,000. 1067 Birney Lane: Schrand, Mary Ellen to Schrand, Matthew S.; $118,120. 7917 Blairhouse Drive: Woolley, Carol S. to Hopkins, Stephanie A.; $220,000. 7110 Bluecrest Drive: Wilson, Ken & Kim to Grelle, Matthew & Deborah A.; $118,500. 560 Chaswil Drive: Bollman, Robert G. to Pedersen, Michael G. & Jennifer R.; $623,000. Evening Whisper Way: Traditions Investments-Anderson Ltd. to Traditions Investments-Anderson Ltd.; $158,000. 7509 Ginger Lane: Newton, Nancy R. & Mark S. Lacker to Masters, Mark H. & Kelli A. Halter; $230,000. 7464 Ginger Lane: Lonnemann, Nicholas J. & Kimberly W. to Schlegel, Gordon & Anne M.; $300,000. 7159 Honeywood Court: Zoglio, Robert S. to Link, Kaitlin M.; $93,500. 1578 Huntcrest Drive: Bruckner, Andrew & James to Davis, Jennifer L.; $140,000.

Tienning Sun to Platek, Jadwiga; $57,000. 7056 Woodsedge Drive: Corbly, Roger S. Tr. to Gruber, Daniel W. & Julie N.; $555,000.

Gift card taken from mailbox; $200 at 972 Meadlowland, Oct. 9. Wallet taken from vehicle at 7118 Northwich Drive, Oct. 14. Ring taken at 950 Patricia Lane, Oct. 16. Money lost through phone scam at Pelican’s Reef; $998 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 18. Planters, etc. taken; over $525 at 444 Heathgate, Oct. 10. Golf clubs, I-pod, etc. taken from vehicle at 7415 Bayswater, Oct. 7. Decorative fence taken at 1064 Portway, Oct. 10. Backpack blower taken from vehicle; $534 at 2000 Wittmeyer, Oct. 16. Bike taken; $10,000 at 752 Hunters Knoll, Oct. 18. Money obtained through quick change scam at Frisch’s; $90 at Ohio 125, Oct. 9. Cell phone taken at Sherwin

Williams at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 4. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $30 at Eight Mile Road, Oct. 11. Merchandise taken from Kmart; $315 at Ohio 125, Oct. 16. Merchandise taken from Gabriel Brothers; $140 at Beechmont Avenue, Oct. 15. Landscape stones taken; $450 at 8091 Cabinet Circle, Oct. 15.

possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of drug paraphernalia, Oct. 25. Warren Thomas Beckham, born 1961, excessive sound, Oct. 26.

Incidents/investigations Burglary 415 Sutton Road, Oct. 18. 2060 Sutton Ave., Oct. 21. Disrupting public service 1478 Mears Ave., Oct. 27. Taking the identity of another 1705 Sutton Ave., Oct. 17. Theft 1804 Mears Ave., Oct. 21. 2109 Beechmont Ave., Oct. 21. 2120 Beechmont Ave., Oct. 24. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle 6409 Coffey St., Oct. 27.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2 Arrests/citations Andrew Steven Anderson, born 1978, larceny, possession of drug paraphernalia, Oct. 18. Paris Raphael Johnson, born 1990, possession of drug paraphernalia, Oct. 22. Christopher Shaw, born 1988, aggravated armed robbery, Oct. 23. Nicole Fredrick, born 1978,

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Bake Me Home co-founder Amy Bushman gets ready for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the organization's new kitchen in Mount Washington. THANKS TO ALISON BUSHMAN

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Veterans Day Ceremony – November 11th – 7:00 p.m.

Mount Washington Veterans Day Ceremony Presentation honoring Veterans begins at 7:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 484 (on Sutton) Refreshments and chili dogs will be served following the ceremony.

Turkey Rafﬂe – November 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Turkeys, Hams & Pork Loins Enjoy our homemade bean soup and sandwiches! Free draft beer and soft drinks. Games and chances will be held in the Hall. Admittance at the door $4.00.

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A new kitchen recently drew a crowd of young and old to Mt. Washington for Bake Me Home’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new home on Burney Lane. Bake Me Home is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting volunteerism and providing disadvantaged moms and kids with direct services that encourage shared family experiences. It was established in 2008 by sisters Amy and Emma Bushman. More than 70 volunteers provided 300-plus hours of their time to renovate the building. With significant amounts of donated labor, charitable donations, and discounted purchases, the charity will be able to complete the building renovation, including signage, parking lot lighting, and exterior paint for $39,000. “I am so excited about our new kitchen,” said 12year-old co-founder Emma Bushman, “because it means that filling jars and making cookies will be a breeze.” Bake Me Home donors, bakers, and cookie mix assemblers have sent more than 7,000 cookies to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and provided more than 1300 Cookie

Bake Me Home co-founders Emma and Amy Bushman cut the ribbon to open the organization's new Mount Washington kitchen. THANKS TO ALISON BUSHMAN

Bake Me Home Board of Directors, from left, Tammy Imhoff, Amy Zimmerman, Jennifer Hartley, Natalie Wais, Amy Bushman, Alison Bushman, Emma Bushman and Marianne Falk, celebrate the opening of a new kitchen in Mount Washington. THANKS TO ALISON BUSHMAN

Mix Tote Bags to families using local food pantries and homeless shelters. Co-founder Amy Bush-

man said, “I am so excited to see what else we can do in our new kitchen!” The ribbon-cutting

event included a station where young children could make small construction projects with supplies and direction provided by The Home Depot, which also provided discounted flooring for the interior, and donated paint for the exterior of the building. Other nonprofit community members contributed to the renovation, including ReSource, for low-cost furniture purchases, and the Cincinnati Community Toolbank for low-cost tool rental. Other community partners for this renovation include Creative Scapes Lawn & Landscaping, DL Kennedy & Sons Window Washing, PPG Porter Paints, and Kreative Concepts. Outfitted with commercial appliances made possible by a grant from the Spaulding Foundation, the new kitchen will enable Bake Me Home to expand their programming for families in need, and offer more volunteer opportunities. Prior to the move to Burney Lane, Bake Me Home operated out of a storage unit and church kitchens. Individuals or groups interested in volunteering should contact them at cookiegirls@bakemehome.org.

Bake Me Home gives grants to kids Bake Me Home recently named the 2013 winners of the Bake It Forward Summer Service Grants: Jacob Schlake, of Erlanger, Ky., Ellie and Will Trubisky, of Mariemont, and Ella and Annie Yorn, of Anderson Township. Amy and Emma Bushman, 12-year-old twin sisters and co-founders of Bake Me Home, established the Summer Service Grants in 2010 as a way to “Bake It Forward” after winning a $5,000 grant for Bake Me Home from the Sodexo Foundation. This program is designed to encourage kids to be creative and get involved with other organizations in the community, furthering the Bake Me Home mission to promote volunteerism. » Jacob Schlake (eighth grade) and his baseball team baked food and delivered it to the Par-

Bake Me Home names the winners of the Bake It Forward Summer Service Grants. Pictured are winners, Jacob Schlake, front row left, blue shirt, and his guests, Annie and Ella Yorn, shortest in center, and their parents, grandmother and baby sister; and Ellie and Will Trubisky, front row, far right, with their family. Bake Me Home founders Emma and Amy Bushman and their mom, Alison, are in the front row wearing brown Bake Me Home shirts. THANKS TO ALISON BUSHMAN

ish Kitchen in Kentucky. He has selected Serve City, a food pantry in Hamilton, Ohio, where his grandparents volunteer, to receive his grant. » Twins Ellie and Will Trubisky (fifth grade), conducted a summer sup-

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Church celebrates remodeled kitchen, sanctuary Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church, 2710 Newtown Road, Anderson Township, recently celebrated the remodeling of its sanctuary, kitchen, nursery, and preschool room. The congregation, founded in 1827, has been at its current location for 28 years. Because of the growth in membership the church voted to expand the kitchen and make other changes. Susan Conley, a member of the church and an architect by profession, volunteered to draw up the plans and act as project manager. “It was more of a collaborative effort than my usual work,” she said. “It was more of a focus on getting consensus. Usually I just have one or two clients that I have to please and this is 150 clients!”

The Rev. Bill Gupton, minister of the church, pointed out that many in the congregation were involved directly. “The level of buy-in and across-the-board involvement was huge, as we saw during the celebration this morning with the number of people who volunteered their time to do projects,” Gupton said. “We have a lot of sweat equity in this. The number of people who stepped up to the plate is more than you might find at other places.” Dave Small, a congregation member who volunteered to act as assistant project manager, applied Unitarian Universalist principles to organizing the work. He noted that, “A key piece was listening to each other and the transparency we used, as well as holding an assumption

the church see all costs. It is an approach that makes for collaboration and mutual problem-solving, instead of negotiating over each change that comes up. A working group in the church selected Roy Schalk as the general contractor.

Part of the benefit will be to improve the space and facilities for small community groups and celebrations such as weddings. “For families who might find a bridal hall too expensive our church, with views of the lovely

woods, provides a beautiful setting for a small affair of family and friends,” said one member. Gupton said, “The sanctuary is beautiful and it’s a very good space for a wedding or other ceremony. The kitchen is extremely user-friendly and has a lot of potential for events.” “The new kitchen has a larger space – counter space and moving-around space – so you can have more people working,” Conley said. Returning to the theme of cooperation, Conley noted “It was all about the teamwork. It does take a village.” “I’m very proud of this congregation and this group of people,” Gupton said. “It is a true honor to work with them and to be part of this community.”

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Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church members enjoy a celebration luncheon served from the new kitchen. The church recently remodeled the sanctuary, kitchen, nursery and preschool room. THANKS TO KATHY WADE

that the other person is coming from good intentions.” At Conley’s suggestion, the congregation entered into a “cost-plus-percentage” relationship with the contractor, in which the contractor has an “open book” approach, letting

DEATHS Richard Thomas Ahrens, 53, of Anderson Township died Oct. 28. Survived by wife, Libby (nee Wilmers) Ahrens, children Richard Eric (Annette Lynn), Michael Anthony (Kerstin Annalies) Ahrens and Jon Anthony (Isabelle Marie) Ahrens; grandchildren Ava Elizabeth, Luke Llyoe and Adam Thomas Ahrens; siblings Kate (Steve) Gilligan, Paula (Don) Meadors and Stephen Wilmers; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by parents Dick Ahrens and Donna Duff. Services were Nov. 4 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Anderson Township.

Roberta Imogene Cox

Roberta Imogene Cox, 86, of Anderson Township died Oct. 28. Survived by children Sandra Gazlay, Cheryl (Don) Dresmann and Daryl (Denise) Cox; grandchildren Danielle (Fred) Bauerle, Dana Cox and Douglas Cox; great-grandchild, Finn Bauerle; and siblings R.L. Keith, Carlisle (Jacque) Keith and Horace Keith. Preceded in death by husband, Gilbert Cox. Services were Nov. 1 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, Evendale. Memorials to: Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community, payable to E.R.H. Good Samaritan Mission, 3870 Virginia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227.

Elizabeth C. Fehr

Elizabeth C. Fehr, 94, of Anderson Township died Oct. 25. Survived by children Mildred A. (late Robert) Crawford, Lola H. (Harry) Linskey, Joan V. (Saffe-

rell) Ingram, Teresa R. (Steven) Sumner, Frank (Alice) III Richard J. (Diane), Ronald R. (Joan) and Donald L. (Brenda) Fehr; niece, Betty Harvey; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Fehr; and parents Huber Malott and Ella Rose Jones. Services were Oct. 29 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home, Mount Washington.

Betty J. Gaines

Betty J. Gianes, 88, of Mount Washington died Oct. 27. Survived by children Gloria (David) Sherritt, Patricia (Ed) Osterhaus and Pam (Jim) Dabbelt; grandchildren David and Steven Sherritt, Gina Sullivan, Jennifer Wilkinson, Kristine Montague and Becca Dabbelt; great-grandchildren Amanda, Jacob, Steven, David, Mason, Kenzie and Emma; and greatgreat-granddaughter, Adriana. Preceded in death by husband, Floyd G. Gaines; parents James Perkins and Cecelia Newman. Services were Oct. 30 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Union Township.

Thomas R. Galloway

Thomas R. Galloway, 87, of Anderson Township died Oct. 21. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. Survived by children David, Scott and Donald Galloway; and grandchildren Wesley, Grant, Alex, Shayla, Adam, Seth and Lance Galloway. Preceded in death by wife, Lillian C. Galloway; parents Finnell Wesley Galloway and Nell Fithian Crutcher; and brother, William Galloway. Services were Oct. 25 at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home, Mount Washington.

Virginia R. Graff

Virginia R. Graff, 91, of Anderson Township died Oct. 22. Survived by children John D. (Penny Gates) and Jeff D. (Tammy) Graff; grandchildren Justin, Jordan and Jack and greatgranddaughter, Annabelle. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Graff; parents John C. Mergenthaler and Clara Martha Wiley; and brother, John Mergethaler. Services are private.

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Timothy “Tim” William Meredith, 33, of Anderson Township died Oct. 21. Survived by parents Bill and Mary Meredith; siblings Sarah (Mark) Varekojis and Alison (James) Russell; nieces Grace and Victoria Russell and Ashley Varekojis; nephew, Evan Varekojis; and dogs, Conner and Murphy. Services were Nov. 2 at Parkside Christian Church, Cincinnati. Memorials to: OSU Medical Center MICU Patient Emergency Fund.

Alice Mary Zuske

Alice Mary Zuske, 65, formerly of Anderson Township died Oct. 26. Survived by husband, John R. Zuske, children Matthew (Pamela) Zuske and Melinda (Nathan) Miller; siblings David (Susan) and Alan (Anne) Hoffmeister; and grandchildren Timothy and Emma Zuske and Sydney Miller. Preceded in death by parents Paul Hoffmeister and Dorothy Prowell. Services were Oct. 31 at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, Anderson Township.

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TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Sunday 8:30 & 11 am CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Sunday 9:30 & 11 am & 1st Saturday of the Month 6 pm Children’s programs and nursery & toddler care available at 9:30 and 11:00 services. Plenty of Parking behind church.

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Anderson man keeps Coney swimmers safe

Anderson Township resident Mike Howard has worked most of his adult life keeping Coney Island swimmers safe and their experience enjoyable, and now his work has been recognized with the top safety award in the industry. Howard has been named recipient of the 2013 Kelly Ogle Memorial

Safety Award, a prestigious honor recognizing an individual for significant contributions to Howard guest and employee safety in the water attractions’ business. The award is be-

‘Les Miserables’ is coming to Anderson Center Dec. 7, 14 Brieabi Productions will perform Les Miserables this December, but tickets are going fast. There are fewer than 50 tickets left for Saturday, Dec 7, and Saturday, Dec. 14. To order tickets, visit www.brieabiproductions.com and click on the

tickets link. To speak to someone, call 497-5000 and leave a message. Someone will return the call within 24 hours. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; and 2 p.m. Dec 8 and 15, at Anderson Center Theater.

BUSINESS Anderson Twp. man is named president

Paul Silva, of Anderson Township, was recently promoted to the greater Cincinnati and Kentucky president of First Financial Silva Bank. Silva will provide leadership for the team of commercial relationship managers serving clients throughout the region. Silva is a graduate of the College of Mount St.

Joseph and Xavier University’s MBA program. Prior to joining First Financial in 2010, he served as president of Merchants Bank. Silva is actively involved in the community and serves on the advisory board for the College of Mount St. Joseph’s business school. He is a graduate of Leadership Cincinnati Class 36 (2012-2013), and the past president and current board member of Financial Executives International. Silva also volunteers for schools and community organizations in Anderson Township.

tions and safety of Coney Island’s most legendary treasure – Sunlite Pool. Sunlite Pool is not just another swimming pool – at 200 feet wide, 401 feet long and holding more than three million gallons of water it is the largest re-circulating swimming pool in North America and can accommodate 10,000 swimmers at one time.

stowed annually by the World Waterpark Association. Howard, whose first job at Coney Island was as a seasonal parking attendant in 1986, is currently Coney Island’s vice president of Operations & Maintenance, a title he has held since 2007. Since 1989, he has been responsible for the opera-

Since its opening in 1925 Sunlite Pool has hosted millions of swimmers. “This is a great honor and a well-deserved one for Mike Howard,” said Coney Island President Vic Nolting. Mike is one of the most thorough and dedicated people I know in the water attraction industry, especially when it comes to ensuring the

safety and guest experience for all the visitors to the park. To receive the highest safety award in the waterpark industry is quite an accomplishment.” A graduate of New Richmond High School and Northern Kentucky University, Howard and his wife, Krista, have three daughters.

Tri-Health acquires Pulmonary Consultants TriHealth announced it has bought all five physicians and 13 employees of Pulmonary Consultants Inc., a pulmonary group practice for adults. The practice will now be known as TriHealth Pulmonary Medicine. The group will continue see patients at their primary location in Montgomery (10496 Montgomery Road) with satellite locations in Anderson Township, Bethesda Arrow Springs, Bethesda

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Butler and Bethesda North sleep centers. “Partnering with TriHealth means our patients will have access to the entire TriHealth system,” said Dr. Joseph E.

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Thorpe, founding member of Pulmonary Consultants Inc. “We are pleased to be the latest medical specialty physician practice to join TriHealth, as the organiza-

tion seeks to better coordinate care between hospital based specialists.” PhysiThorpe cians in the practice include: Dr. Craig A. Eisentrout, Dr. Michael J. Halvonik, Dr. Junaid S.A. Malik, Dr. Mohammad A. Sheatt and Dr. Joseph E. Thorpe.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATION

Taryn Nickell and LaVenta Atwater of West Chester paint the pool fence at Stepping Stones in Indian Hill. THANKS TO PEGGY KREIMER

Fresh paint and space Eli Lilly recently sent workers in red shirts on a goodwill mission to communities across the country and around world as part of Eli Lilly’s Global Day of Service. Fifteen pharmaceutical representatives from southwest Ohio wielded paint brushes and drill motors at Stepping Stones in Indian Hill, which serves children and adults with disabilities. The volunteers painted the fence surrounding Stepping Stones’ outdoor pool and constructed Nick Trautmann of Anderson Township cubbies for swimmers to stow their battles a bush to paint the fence at the Stepping Stones pool. THANKS TO PEGGY KREIMER backpacks and clothes. Jordyn Wells of Hyde Park, Erin Abel of Oakley, Jenna Keller of Amberley Village and Nicole Lorenz of Dayton, Ohio, paint the pool fence green at Stepping Stones in Indian Hill. THANKS TO PEGGY KREIMER

More Anderson Township commuters taking the bus More Anderson Township commuters were trading their keys for bus passes in September. Metro provided 35.8 percent more rides on the Rt. 30X Beechmont Express in September compared to September 2012. Ridership was up 40.1 percent on the Route 75X Anderson Express. In September 2013 the Route 30X provided 5,653 rides. Route 75X provided

5,209 rides. Ridership on Metro’s 21 express routes was up an average of 17.7 percent, compared to September of last year. Routes 30X and 75X are served by the Anderson park and ride, located at 7954 Beechmont Ave. Parking is free and the fare is $2.65 one-way, directly to or from downtown Cincinnati. A monthly pass provides unlimit-

ed rides for $106. For more information on Routes 30X and 75X, or any other routes, call Metro at 621-4455 weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Or get schedules and route information at www.go-metro.com. Metro is a nonprofit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 17 million rides per year.

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RELIGION Anderson Hills Christian Church

The 30th annual turkey dinner is 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The menu of homemade items includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, desserts and beverages. Adults are $9 and children 10 and under are $5. Carryout is available. The church is at 8119 Clough Pike, Anderson Township; 474-2237; www.andersonhillschristianchurch.org.

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The church has two contemporary services on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and two traditional services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. A contemporary service is also offered at 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month in the fellowship hall. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172; www.andersonhillsumc.org.

Clough United Methodist Church

An invitation is being extended to all veterans to attend a breakfast at Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road in Anderson Township, from 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, to honor them for their service to our country. Veterans may bring one guest with them to the breakfast. Any veterans planning to attend are asked to call the church office at 231-4301 by Wednesday, Nov. 6, and leave their name and phone number. There is no charge for the breakfast. The breakfast will be followed by a worship service at 10:15 a.m. with Chuck Crellin, a Purple Heart recipient, as special speaker. The church recently made several changes to its Sunday schedule to help people of all ages have a meaningful worship experience in the morning and still have plenty of time for

family, friends and other activities in the afternoon and evening. The 9 a.m. service will become a chapel service, moving from the sanctuary to a more intimate room. Child care for newborns through 3-yearolds will be available. The main service will move from 11-10:15 a.m. Child care will be available for newborns through 18months-old. Noah’s Park for 18-months-old through 3-yearolds, PowerXpress for preschoolers through fourthgraders, and DOG House for fifth- and-sixth-graders will all take place during the 10:15 a.m. service. Youth group for junior and senior high will meet at 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch included. The Sunday morning Adult Bible Study will be 9:15-10 a.m. The church is at 2010 Wolfangel Road, Anderson Township; 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org.

Faith United Church of Christ

The church will soon be offering a Spanish-language worship service in addition to their regular service. The new services will be at noon every Sunday beginning Dec. 8. The service is being organized to fill a need in Cincinnati's Spanish-speaking community, who do not have the option to attend a Spanish-language service with an approach like that offered by the United Church of Christ . According to Faith UCC member Sonia Morales-Matos, “There have been some efforts in the vicinity to establish Spanish ministries but the growing and diverse Hispanic population with its many cultural differences, is seeking alternative ways of worship that meet their spiritual journey." Faith UCC's more traditional service is Sundays at 10:15 a.m. The two congregations will have the opportunity to gather as one for refreshments and fellowship in between the two services. According to the church's pastor, Rev. Kay Young, “The mingling of congregations will be symbolic of the UCC's motto, 'That They May All Be One.'”

Faith UCC and Rev. Young are working closely on this project with Persida Rivera-Mendez, NationalUCC minister for multiracial and multicultural transformation. The church is at 6886 Salem Road, Anderson Township; 231-8285; www.faithucc.org.

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

A contemplative prayer service is offered at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. All are invited to “Enter the Silence; Awaken the Spirit.” Services are Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The church is at 1950 Nagel Road, Anderson Township; www.lcresurrection.org or call the church at 474-4938.

Mount Washington Presbyterian Church

On Sunday morning, Nov. 17, there will be an “alternative gift fair” in the church fellowship hall. Items sold will benefit mission efforts locally and create income for people in developing countries. Morning Glory (blended) is at 9:30 Sunday morning and Traditional is Sunday at 11 a.m. Come Sunday mornings for coffee and informal fellowship time form 9-9:30 and/or 10:3011 in the gathering area. The church continues to focus on efforts to feed the hungry, with continuing contributions of cans/packages of food plus fresh produce for the SEM Food Pantry’s use in the community. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave., Mount Washington; 231-2650;www.mwpcchurch.org.

Mount Washington United Methodist Church

The community is invited to a free dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the meal will be chili.It is free to the public. The church is at 6365 Corbly Road; 231-3946; www.mtwashumc.org.

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