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Bowl season

The 2012 Loveland’s Amazing Race 7 is already full.

It’s evidence of the success of Loveland’s Amazing Race 6, which took place June 18. The focus is clearly on fun.

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Words from the wise

Loveland High School’s commencement speakers share their inspiring words.

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By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

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Lt. Brian Hall of the Loveland Symmes Fire Department stands behind the Loveland-Symmes Firefighters Association hall on East Loveland Avenue, where the department would like to see a firefighter training tower built.

Fire chief proposes $400K shared training tower

By Jeanne Houck

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LOVELAND - The Loveland Symmes Fire Department would like to see a $400,000 firefighter training tower built in Loveland, with other fire departments also using it and sharing the costs to pay for it.

Loveland City Council expressed support at its meeting June 28 for the concept, which members said would not only make for better-trained firefighters, but could be a money-maker for Loveland if the city were to finance and own the tower.

The proposal under study is to build - as early as next spring - a three-story tower attached to a two-story residence with two burn rooms on property on East Loveland Avenue owned by the Loveland-Symmes Firefighters Association, which is separate from the fire department.

“Keeping our firefighters trained not only keeps them safe, but our residents as well,” Otto Huber, chief of the Loveland

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The Loveland Symmes Fire Department conducted a controlled burn March 10 in downtown Loveland.

Possible users Loveland Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber said other fire departments interested in supporting the firefighter training tower are: • Blue Ash; • Deerfield Township; • Goshen Township;

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LOVELAND – Ever dreamed of flying through the air with the greatest of ease – over Loveland?

The Cincinnati Circus Co., based in West Price Hill, wants to make your dream come true, even, its website says, if you are as young as 3 or as old as 99.

The Loveland Community Improvement Corp. has agreed to allow the circus to set up a temporary flying trapeze for classes this summer downtown at Loveland Station on Second Street.

The Community Improvement Corporation, the city’s economicdevelopment arm, owns the threeacre Loveland Station site, where Loveland hopes eventually to build a retail-office-residential development.

The Cincinnati Circus will operate the trapeze near the corner of Second Street and West Loveland Avenue in Loveland.

It will not disrupt the new Loveland Farmers’ Market at Loveland Station open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25 near the corner of Second Street and Broadway Street.

“Cincinnati Circus has successfully operated a flying trapeze at Newport on the Levee, Western Sports Mall and Cincinnati Mall,” said Loveland City Manager Tom Carroll.

“At the Loveland Station location, the company would offer training, free demonstrations and corporate team-building events.

“If successful, Cincinnati Circus is interested in finding an indoor facility somewhere in the city in which to operate a trapeze during the winter months,” Carroll said.

Carroll said Loveland has been working to develop a more effective marketing strategy to attract new residents, businesses and customers by capitalizing on the city’s unique amenities.

“Staff believes the Cincinnati Circus proposal is aligned with

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Summer road work begins in Miami

By Mary Dannemiller mdannemiller@communitypress.com

MIAMI TWP. – It was a rocky start to the work week for some last month when they had to sit in traffic on Buckwheat Road as part of a detour caused by construction on Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road.

Township Administrator Larry Fronk said he received several

complaints about the traffic when work started June 13, but the Ohio Department of Transportation has since fixed the traffic signal at Buckwheat Road and Ohio 28 to alleviate the traffic flow problem.

“For the rest of the week, I’ve driven that way to work to see how it was going and the changes made to the traffic light cycle has worked,” he said. “There weren’t any back-ups there when I trav-

eled down that way between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Traffic has been going very smoothly.”

Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road between the bypass and Ohio 131 is only open in the southbound direction as that road is widened, causing the detour to Buckwheat Road, Fronk said.

“You cannot go northbound for

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“Combined with several recent lease signings in our historic district and the success of the farmers market, this additional amenity will

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private and corporate v e n u e s around the country – including fundraisers where chari- Vidmar ties get discounts.

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“Combined with several recent lease signings in our historic district and the success of the farmers market, this additional amenity will further attract residents to the downtown and support current and future businesses in our central business district.”

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includes fire-eating, juggling, aerial dancing, magic shows and puppet shows and also runs a circus school, its website says.

“It’s kind of quirky, yes,” assistant Loveland City Manager Gary Vidmar said

of the circus coming to his town.

“But it’s going to draw a lot of attention from the Greater Cincinnati community – not just the Loveland community.”

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Symmes Fire Department, said.

“Normally we would use what we call ‘acquired structures,’ which are old homes being torn down to make way for new construction.

“But as our community gets more built out, those opportunities are few and far between,” Huber said.

“Our firefighters must train to maintain their skills routinely.

The more resources we can share as local communities, the more we can provide to our residents without duplicated effort or expense.”

Loveland Symmes Fire Department officials said 10 other area fire departments

– one serving two communities - have expressed interest in paying an annual $3,000 subscription fee per community for use of the firefighter training tower.

They said the estimated annual debt payments on the tower would be nearly $36,000 for 15 years, based on a 4-percent interest rate, and that the estimated annual income from fire departments interested now – including the Loveland Symmes Fire Department would be about $39,000.

More departments likely would sign on if the firefighter training tower were built, Loveland Symmes Fire Department officials said, which would mean more income.

Loveland City Manager Tom Carroll said it is too early to say whether the city or the LovelandSymmes Firefighters Association would finance and own the tower.

“If the city (which is eligible for tax-exempt financing) issued debt to build this, our intent would be for subscriptions from other

departments to pay for the debt payments through user fees,” Carroll said.

“Since the city would issue the debt, we would be responsible for paying off the bonds even if none of the subscribing entities actually followed through.

“So, the city would need more assurances than verbal commitments,” Carroll said.

Huber said other fire departments interested in supporting the firefighter training tower are the: • Blue Ash Fire Department • Deerfield Township Fire Department • Goshen Township Fire Department • Hamilton Township Fire Department • Madeira and Indian Hill Joint Fire District • Mason Fire Department • Miami Township Fire Department • Milford Community Fire Department • Sharonville Fire Department • Sycamore Township Fire Department

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at least the next 120 days,” he said. “ODOT has cameras at the intersection of Ohio 28 and Buckwheat and they are feeding that into their computer system so they have a live shot of what is going on at that intersection at any time. They can adjust timing of the light if they see traffic backed up in any direction.”

The Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road project is just one of many happening in the township this summer. The others include widening Ohio 28 from Interstate 275 west to Castleberry Court in Milford at the post office and widening Business Ohio 28 from the eastern edge of the Ohio 28 Bypass to Cook Road.

Clermont County Engineer Pat Manger said the county didn’t originally plan to schedule all the construction at once, but funding for the various projects all required the work be done in the 2011 construction season.

“We applied for state and federal funds, but we didn’t apply for all these projects at the same time,” he said.

“It was really beyond our control because the funding we’re using was available in that year so it’s either turn the funding away because we have jobs at the same time or deal with it.”

The township will be responsible for paying matching grants for the larger projects once contractors are awarded bids, but the majority of the $20 million price for the road improvements will be paid for with grants, Fronk said.

“These projects would not happen if Miami Township tried to do this on its own. We simply do not have the resources,” he said. “We collaborated with the Clermont County Engineer’s Office, TID, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the OKI regional government council. With all these agencies working together, it’s amazing what we can accomplish.”

While the traffic problem at Buckwheat Road and Ohio 28 is under control, Fronk said residents will have to be patient as the road work progresses throughout the next several months.

“We realize that the actual construction will be an inconvenience, but the end result once the projects are complete will make traveling along Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road and the other roads a much safer experience,” he said.

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Wenstrup to challenge Schmidt in 2012 Brad Wenstrup, whose surprisingly strong showing in the 2009 Cincinnati mayoral race marked him as a possible political comer, plans to challenge Rep. Jean Schmidt in next year’s Republican primary in the 2nd Congressional District.

Wenstrup, a foot surgeon who served a tour of duty in Iraq as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves, said he decided to challenge his fellow Republican because of his belief that his “skill set and leadership potential are better suited� to the needs of the district and the nation. “I’ve been involved in health care for 25 years and the military for 13,� said Wenstrup, 53. “I don’t think there are too many people in Congress who bring that skill set to the floor of the House when decisions are made.�

The contested primary will be nothing new for Schmidt, who has faced GOP opposition in each election since winning the 2nd District seat in a special 2005 race to fill the vacancy left by President George W. Bush’s selection of thenRep. Rob Portman to become U.S. Trade Representative.

Schmidt, of Miami Township, declined to comment Wednesday about the potential primary. A statement released by Schmidt’s office, however, said she is preoccupied by congressional issues, not her 2012 re-election. “The primary’s about a year away and right now she’s focused on other priorities like getting federal spending under control and helping to grow the economy to create more jobs,� the statement said.

Schmidt’s 51⠄2-year congressional career has had some rocky moments and controversies. Perhaps the most notable came in November 2005 when she was forced to withdraw widely criticized remarks in which she directed the comment “cowards cut and run,

Bring an extra dime for a Loveland school lunch

By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

LOVELAND – It will cost a dime more to buy lunch in the Loveland City Schools’ cafeterias in the upcoming school year. The Loveland Board of Education voted recently to raise prices to: • $2.35 for lunch for grades one through four. • $2.60 for value meals for grades five through 12. • $2.85 for Tiger meals for grades nine through 12. • $3.35 for gourmet meals for grades nine through 12.

The school board last increased lunch prices in 2006. The district does not serve breakfast.

The Hamilton County Board of Health recently awarded the Loveland City Schools five of the nine Clean Kitchen Awards it gave out this year.

Loveland’s Child Nutrition Department also received a Stellar Award for Best Nutrition Practices from the Ohio Department of Education this year.

Marines never do� at Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a Marine veteran decorated for combat service in Vietnam, during debate over a resolution calling for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.

She also has filed a $6.8 million defamation lawsuit against her 2008 opponent, David Krikorian, claiming that Krikorian falsely accused her of taking money from Turkish government-sponsored groups to deny the genocide of 1.5 million Christian Armenians

by Muslim Turks during World War I. Krikorian’s attorneys have characterized the suit as an attack on First Amendment rights.

Wenstrup said Wednesday, however, that neither Schmidt’s actions nor her policy positions figured largely into his decision. “I’m not running because of anything someone else did or didn’t do, and I haven’t sat down and compared each issue per se� said Wenstrup, who lives in Columbia Tusculum. “It’s more a matter of feeling I can bring a lot of leadership and life experience to Washington to help lead the conservative movement. I hope to be the kind of person sought after for advice.�

Wenstrup planned to officially launch his candidacy Thursday with a video on his website www.USABrad.com - in which he outlines some of his reasons for running. “Washington’s not working, and it’s not working for us,� Wenstrup says in the video, in which he speaks

while standing in front of a burning fireplace.

Hamilton County Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou said Wednesday party leaders have yet to decide whether the party will remain neutral in the contested primary. “Right now it’s a waitand-see approach,� Triantafilou said. “The good news is we have two very good people running.�

To date, no Democrat has entered the 2012 race in the 2nd District, which stretches from eastern Cincinnati to Portsmouth. The Hamilton County portion of the district also includes Sharonville, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Madeira and Mariemont.

Although his political

challenges,� said Wenstrup, who ran the Abu Ghraib prison hospital in Iraq in 2005-2006.

Wenstrup has been mulling over political options since his impressive 46 percent showing against Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory in November 2009, a race in which the littleknown Republican newcomer faced seemingly insurmountable odds in taking on a universally known Democratic incumbent in a heavily Democratic city.

He began taking a closer

look at the possibilities early this year, Wenstrup explained, after attending a religious retreat “where one of the things discussed was what you’re going to do with the time you have left.� “It’s been in the back of my mind for a long time, but that got me thinking about this in a much more focused way,� Wenstrup said. “For me, it’s maybe now or never for something like this. I’m not going to wait for someone to hand it to me.�

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Daniel and Paula Harmon of Blue Ash are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Allyson Elizabeth to James Vincent Falk, son of Michael and Mariann Falk of Twinsburg, Ohio. The couple was united in marriage on May 28, 2011 at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, East Walnut Hills.

Cocktails were held in the courtyard followed by dinner at the Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Sycamore High School and a 2009 graduate of Xavier University with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.

She is currently working at Summa Healthcare in Akron, Ohio. The groom graduated from The Ohio State University in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has completed his third year of medical school at the Northeast Ohio College of Medicine.

The newlyweds will honeymoon in San Francisco, Yosemite and Napa Valley.

They reside in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

experience is limited, Wenstrup said he believes his medical and military credentials can make for a potent resume in a campaign in which health care and American military presence abroad likely will be major issues.

His business background – he had his own podiatry practice before joining Wellington Orthopedic in Anderson Township – also gives Wenstrup a platform for economic issues. “I think my background matches up very well to the

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dent at McCormick Elementary School, was killed by a falling tree limb while playing with her dog Feb. 13, 2007.

Since then, her parents have worked tirelessly to keep their daughter’s name alive by donating to organizations Natalie enjoyed, from the Clermont County Humane Society to represent her love for animals to the McCormick PTO, where she loved attending school.

This year’s race is at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Miami Meadows Park on Ohio 131 in Miami Township. The event also will feature two clowns from the Shrine Circus, a silent auction and will be hosted by Janeen Coyle of WGRR. In the last three years, the Fossiers have raised

about $70,000 from the race and the silent auction, which follows the race.

“The main thing we try to do is find things we feel Natalie expressed interest in and that’s where most of the funds go,” Dave said. “I would encourage people to come to the race to help us in memory of Natalie and to honor her memory.”

Aside from donating to charities and other organizations, the Fossiers also have given out 10 scholarships to Milford High School students in Natalie’s name.

“I know this is what Natalie would want us to do. We feel that she touched so many people in her short life and continues to do so through her legacy,” Melisa said.

Dave said he’s looking

forward to the race, but the months before the event are often stressful for him and his wife.

“It’s very emotional leading up to it because Melisa has been going to collect items for the silent auction and goes through Natalie’s story quite a bit,” he said.

“But it’s always nice to see the turn out and know the community is there supporting us and praying for us.

It’s very meaningful, encouraging and inspiring.”

The run and walk will be chip timed and awards will be given to top finishers in each age category.

For more information about registration, visit nataliefossiermemorial.com.

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Reel in a deal during Tackle Trade Days at Lake Isabella from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, July 9 and Oct. 8.

A variety of new and used vintage lures, rods, reels and more will be available for the experienced and amateur angler.

Tackle Trade Days will showcase local fishing equipment vendors in a flea-market style setting.

Anglers are sure to find that right fishing pole or lure from the large selection of bargain gear.

Any dealers or individuals who would like to sell their gently used fishing gear are asked to call the Lake Isabella boathouse at 791-1663 to reserve a spot.

Tackle Trade Days is free and open to the public.

Lake Isabella is at 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road.

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This year’s race is at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Miami Meadows Park on Ohio 131 in Miami Township.

The Hooked on Fishing Summer Day Camp at the Lake Isabella is a fun an educational experience for kids age 9 to 16.

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The cost is $150 per child which includes lunches, bait, boat rental, rod and reel and tackle box.

Space is limited and registration is required online at GreatParks.org or by calling Lake Isabella at 791-1663.

Lake Isabella is located at 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road in Symmes Township.

A valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) is required to enter the parks.

Harry Potter week

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” hits theaters July 15. To celebrate, the Library Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County has declared the week of July 10 Harry Potter Week.

Potter fans from every corner of Hamilton County and beyond are cordially invited to a Library location near them to eat, drink, and be Harry – or Ron, Hermione, or any other Harry Potter character.

Watch movies, test knowledge of Hogwarts wizardry, mix potions, or make Harrythemed crafts.

The Symmes Township

branch is having Harry Potter Day at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Children can choose a house, make an edible wand, learn to read tea leaves, make slime and other fun Hogwarts stuff.

Visit Hogsmeade at the Loveland branch at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13. All ages can celebrate all things Harry Potter – crafts, treats and movies.

The Public Library’ s outstanding collection of materials includes copies of each of the original titles by J.K Rowling, and new favorites such as “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” a Wizarding classic that first came to Muggle readers’ attention in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. “ You can also check out Melissa Anelli’ s book “Harry, A History,” about the history of Harry Potter and the fandom surrounding the boy wizard. Harry’ s adventures come in other formats, too.

Harry Potter DVDs and audio books on CD are available for check out, and you can even download his adventures to your computer from our Virtual Library online.

To check out a copy of your favorite Harry Potter story, visit any of the Library’ s 41 locations throughout Hamilton County, or visit us online at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.

River Sweep July 10

The Little Miami River Clean Sweep is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Loveland Canoe & Kayak, 200 Crutchfield Place, Loveland.

To reserve a canoe please call 513-683-4611 or register online at www.lovelandcanoe.com Enjoy hot dogs, refreshments and a great day on the river!

Wear boots or old sneakers, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Bring water bottle and snack items. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

Free canoes: The first 40 volunteers to register will receive free canoes.

Tea Party discusses SB5

Miami Township Tea Party’s July meeting will focus on an analysis of Ohio Senate Bill 5.

The meeting is at 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 14, at Miami Township Civic Center Trustee’s Room, 6101 Meijer Drive.

Contact Paul Odioso 513300-4253 or email podioso@ yahoo.com, or Larry Heller (513) 575-0062 or email lheller@zoomtown.com.

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Jeff Wright returns to lead Milford

By Kellie Geist-May kmay@communitypress.com

The city of Milford has a new, but familiar, face at the helm.

Jeff Wright, who was the city’s assistant manager from 2001 to 2006, started as Milford’s city manager Monday, June 13.

Former City Manager Loretta Rokey resigned April 1 to take a position with the village of Glendale.

Wright left his post as the assistant township manager with Miami Township to come to Milford. He also previously worked for the city of Loveland.

“I have worked for three local governments that are all effective and wellrespected. I certainly have learned some good skills, ideas and processes that I can bring back to the city. I wasn’t seeking to leave Miami Township, but this opportunity came up,” Wright said. “I think I knew in the back of my mind and the bottom of my heart that I always wanted to come back to Milford.”

“My first week has gone very quickly and very well.

I really appreciate the support the department heads and staff have shown me.

They are working to make

this an easy transition and that amplifies this was a great opportunity for me,” he said.

Wright said he’s excited to work for Milford and to lead a “great community.”

“Being the manager of a small city lets you make more of a day to day impact and Milford is so friendly. It suits me very well,” he said.

“I really enjoy working with local government and I have a passion for the city of Milford.”

Looking ahead, Wright wants to get started on a number of initiatives including building and renovating the city’s parks and working to redevelop underused areas of the city.

“The city’s borders are unlikely to change, so we need to look at areas that are older or underutilized, like along the Little Miami. I think redeveloping some underused properties will be very important to our future,” he said.

He also wants to focus on making sure the city’s infrastructure is cared for by overseeing projects such as the stormwater rehabilitation project in east Milford.

“That might be a less obvious need, but it is something we need to focus

on,” Wright said.

When he’s not working, Wright, a University of Cincinnati graduate, likes to spend time with his wife Candi and two sons. They enjoy going to see local sporting events and taking day-trips.

“Spending time with my family is very important to me,” he said.

The Wright family built a house in Miami Township a few years back, but Jeff

Wright considers the Milford and Miami Township area as his community.

“We are transplants to this area and we could have built anywhere. This is our new hometown and we love it here,” he said.

“We have a strong city council, a strong community and great residents that I hope to work with for a very long time,” Wright said. “I’m looking forward to working here.”

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Teachers to talk tech at forum

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Several Cincinnati Country Day School staff will share educational strides in technology.

Greg Martin, academic dean and humanities teacher, and Rob Baker, director of technology, will participate in a Microsoft Innovative Educators Forum.

They were among 72 educators chosen from more than 5,000 to attend the forum in Redmond, Wash.

Martin and Baker will focus specifically on the use of OneNote electronic notebooks in the classroom.

OneNote has transformed teaching and learning, said Martin, who is a resident of Mariemont. It’s an electronic three-ring binder a teacher and student can use anytime and anywhere, he said. “(It allows for) collaborative note taking and sharing in real time,” said Martin.

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They were among 72 educators chosen from more than 5,000 to attend the forum in Redmond, Wash. have used OneNote for several years. Martin said the school has around 800 OneNote notebooks.

“I hope the Microsoft forum is an even bigger megaphone to spread the word about this compelling use of technology,” said Baker, a resident of Loveland and recent recipient of a Technology in Education Vision and Leadership Award. “We love the idea of sharing what we’re doing so students in other schools can benefit from the technology as well.”

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Loveland valedictorian: ‘Let us now look forward’ Here’s the speech given by Loveland High School valedictorian Robert Demoret at the graduation ceremony May 28 for the class of 2011.

Demoret, who lives in Symmes Township, plans to study biochemistry at Ohio State University on a provost scholarship and will be in the honors program.

“Good morning, board members, Dr. Marschhausen, Dr. Moorhead, Loveland faculty and staff.

“Good morning, family and friends.

“Good morning, members of

the class of 2011.

“I want to thank all of you for joining us on this special day that marks the ending of just one spectacular Demoret chapter of our lives and the beginning of a new one.

“Our time in high school has prepared us for what’s next in our lives.

“It has presented us with challenges, road blocks and obstacles

that we have had to work to get around.

“It has molded our morals, ideals and dreams.

“Not only has it refined us academically, it has allowed us to learn in so many other ways.

“We learned about our strengths and weaknesses, our likes and dislikes.

“These things are just as, if not more, important that the academics.

“This self-knowledge will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

“It is in no small part due to the faculty that we have come to this

point, and I would like to give a most sincere thank you to the entire faculty at the Loveland High School.

“You have always been there for us when we needed your help.

“You were always willing to do what it took to ensure our success.

“You allowed us to explore ourselves and our minds, letting us see what we are truly capable of.

“Our time with you has prepared us for what’s next in our lives.

“Let us now look forward.

“Each member of the class of 2011 is going to take a different

path in the nearby future.

“Embrace your new beginnings.

“Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.

“Aspire to be more that you thought was possible, and don’t be afraid to do the unexpected.

“T.S. Eliot stated, ‘The end is where we start from.’

“The start for our success will stem from our experiences at Loveland High School, and the end will propel us into a success unparalleled.

“Congratulations, Loveland High School Class of 2011.”

Loveland grads similar to ‘Little Engine that Could’ Meredith Allgood of Montgomery waits to file into Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy commencement.

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy valedictorian Brett Shackson of Sycamore Township and salutatorian Sal Mangels of Loveland pose for a photo on graduation day.

CHCA Graduation THANKS TO JUDI ALVARADO Maddie Drees of Mason gets a hug from Martha S. Lindner High School Principal Dr. Dean Nicholas before accepting her diploma.

Kelly Canavan of Loveland accepts her diploma from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Head of School Randy Brunk at graduation June 5.

Ke’Asha Reed of Mount Airy and Jon Pyles of Loveland wait in line before heading into Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy commencement June 5.

Here’s the speech given by Loveland High School Salutatorian Aidan Dolan at the graduation ceremony May 28 for the class of 2011.

Dolan, who lives in Symmes Township, plans to study industrial management and German studies at the University of Cincinnati. He will be in the university’s Kolodzik Business Scholars program.

“Hello, everybody!

“I’m honored to be able to give this speech in front of all you guys on this fine morning!

“First off, I wanted to thank the staff of Loveland High School, and the parents of us young adults.

“Getting us to this point has required a lot from you all to put into it.

“So, I’d like to encourage all my fellow classmates to think for a second how much time your parents and teachers put in to getting you here, and maybe even thank them for it.

“I know I don’t do that myself, so… thanks, Mom and Dad. “Anywho. To my classmates!

We did it! High school’s over!

“I mean that’s kind of sad. But it’s really happy, too!

“It’s kind of weird to think about, though, so let’s think about it later.

“Let’s think about college right now!

“Or, you know, not college, if you’re doing something else.

“Now, I’d like to base the rest of this speech off of ‘The Little Engine That Could.’

“I might’ve read it in my prepa-

rations for writing this speech, and I’d like to teach you guys some of what I learned. “‘The Little Engine That Could’ wasn’t Dolan big, and she had quite a mountain to climb.

“Kind of like us and college.

“She was scared before it, but she thought she could, she thought she could, she thought she could ... and she could!

“She made it!

“Now, this ‘Little Engine That Could’ had some motivation for herself.

“She had to chug up the mountain to bring a bunch of toys to the village on the other side so the people would have toys to play with.

“But what’s going to keep you going, throughout college and the rest of your life?

“If you really want to think about that, a good place to start would be to ask yourself what has been keeping you going throughout the past four years.

“I know for me, it’s been trusting in God and seeing Him come through, not to mention having some awesome friends… you guys rock, by the way.

“So! Ask yourself what will keep you going….

“So, with that thought in your heads, I guess I’ll get off this podium.

“It was great getting to know a lot of you guys, good luck in college!”

Ivy League student makes free SAT prep tests available To prep or not to prep?

For a growing number of high school parents and students, that is the question. And with college admissions getting more competitive every year, many students have begun turning to a short list of pricey test prep companies to help them earn the scores they need to compete.

This summer, Nancy Blanks, a 2008 graduate of Sycamore High School and honors student at Cornell University, will launch the Sycamore-Mason-Loveland branch of Ivy Insiders, an innovative and affordable SAT prep system that was started by undergraduates at Harvard in 2003. Ivy

Insiders enables college students with exceptional educational gifts to return to their hometowns to give back to their communities in the form of significantly improved SAT scores.

To date, Ivy Insiders has helped more than 10,000 students raise their SAT scores by an average of 254 points, a stellar achievement.

As part of her SAT prep efforts, Blanks will host two free SAT practice exams this summer.

At Cornell, Blanks has achieved honors student status. She is involved in a mentoring organization called EARS, and is an enthusiastic member of several business organizations on campus.

COLLEGE CORNER Graduates The Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Class of 2011 celebrates after receiving their diplomas June 5.

Boston University – Amanda E. Tholke and Sara A. Zeiger.

Wittenberg Univerity – Adam A. Baer and Laura A. Johnson.

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Boston University – Natalie B. Siddique.

Otterbein College – Mark J. Bayman.

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Catching up with Loveland grad Adam Engel

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Adam Engel, a 2010 Loveland High School graduate who holds numerous school baseball records, just completed his freshman season at the University of Louisville.

Engel He started 38 games, played in 53 of a possible 61, hit .250, was tied for the team-lead with 16 steals and was third on the team in runs scored (27). A firsttime outfielder, Engel’s .982 fielding percentage was among the best on the team, as Louisville finished 32-29 overall and 14-13 in the Big East.

This summer, Engel is playing for the Florence Red Wolves (South Carolina) of the Coastal Plain League.

He is second on the team in average (.312) and RBIs (21) and first in steals (15) entering play June 28.

As a senior at Loveland, Engel hit .537 with 34 RBIs and 25 stolen bases. He was a three-time all-league selection.

Here, he discusses his career thus far.

How do you think your first year at Louisville went?

“Overall, it wasn’t as good as I had wanted it to be, but it was my first year and I got to experience some things that I wanted

to experience. So I guess for my first year, it wasn’t too bad.”

A lot of people might look at your accomplish ments and think, ‘That’s a pretty good freshman year.’

But you don’t see it that way?

“I had high expectations, and I guess I hold myself to that. I feel like there’s a lot of room for improvement. I didn’t play my best baseball this year. There were spots where I did well, and I was happy about that, but I felt like I could have done better over the course of the season.”

What was the toughest transition you had to make?

“The toughest transition was just remembering it’s still baseball no matter where you are or where you’re playing it. It’s the same game it’s always been. Once I just remembered that, everything got a little easier. I started to calm down a bit, and that’s when I started to play my best baseball.”

Was there a transition that wasn’t as hard as you thought it would be?

“The pitching was consistently better than what I’m used to seeing, but at the same time, I was getting the same pitches I’ve always been getting. The pitching was definitely harder, but it wasn’t as hard as I thought it was going to be.”

How do you think you did in center field?

“This was the first time I’ve played in the outfield. I had been in the infield my whole life. (The coaches) told me at the start of second semester I was going to be playing in the outfield, so they kind of threw me out there with the other guys, and I learned a lot from the older players on the team. I kind of learned on the fly. I think I did pretty well in the outfield since it was my first time out there. I thought I was respectable by the time the season was over.

How did you get involved with the Florence Red Wolves?

“My hitting coach at school kind of assigned everybody to a league, and he suggested this league for me.

Were you hoping to come home and play for the Cincinnati Steam or maybe even the Hamilton Joes?

“I’m going to do whatever my coach wants me to do. It would’ve been nice to come home and play and be with friends and family, but at the same time, coach wanted me to play (in the CPL). He felt like this was a little better league, so I just listened to what he had to say.”

Your summer stats are pretty impressive; how do you think it’s going so far?

“It’s not too too serious here. The league’s good;

a lot of the underclassmen. I know they’re all good ballplayers and that they were going to pull through.

Every now and again they’ll have a rough season, but I wouldn’t say over .500 is real rough. They pulled through.”

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Loveland High School 2010 graduate Adam Engel, who graduated with numerous school records on the diamond, had a solid freshman year for Louisville. everything’s good. I’m working on some stuff. I’m trying to just have fun with it. My performance has been pretty good so far, the way I’m approaching every game. I’m trying not to take things too serious so I don’t get sick of the game because we’re playing so many games in a short amount of time. But I’m producing well and it’s fun, so I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing now.”

Where do you think you need to improve your game the most?

“I’m hitting pretty decent, but I feel like there’s a lot more that I have to accomplish. There’s a lot more I can do better. And I’m working on it, and I’m going to keep working on it until I’m done with baseball. But there’s always room for improvement. You can never stop getting better when it comes to hitting.”

What are your goals for next season at Louisville?

“Goals are to be more of a leader on the team, be consistent, be the guy in the lineup that’s always producing in some way and helping the team win, and I want to have a really good defensive year. Win the Big East, hopefully. That’s always the team goal. We want to win the Big East, get into postseason play and eventually get to Omaha next year or by my junior year and make it to the College World Series. That’s the ultimate goal, really.”

Were you worried that Loveland’s team would finish below .500 this past year and end the streak (The Tigers finished 12-11 this past year, thereby extending their winningseasons streak to 37)?

“I wasn’t too worried. I know a lot of the guys on the team and got close with

Do you miss football?

“Yeah, I miss it like crazy. There are a lot of times when you think about wanting to play it again. It’s not one of those things that you think you’re actually going to do, but the thought’s always there.

There’s a lot of guys who play baseball (at Louisville) that are going through the same thing. We talk about things and reminisce about it, but I miss it for sure.”

You were getting football offers from a lot of good schools, including Wisconsin. Have you considered walking on at Louisville?

“I just want to focus on baseball. I feel like that’s where my future’s the brightest, so that’s what I’m going to do and just keep working on that. I had a great time playing football, and I’m going to continue to miss it, but I feel playing baseball is the right direction.”

Is your goal to play professional baseball?

“Yes, for sure. That’s always been a dream. I feel like I have the tools to make it. I just have to put them to work.”

Hamilton summer league team no average ‘Joes’

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HAMILTON - At Hamilton’s Foundation Field, there’s a group of guys who couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend a summer.

The names and the faces

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Former Moeller High School hurler Patrick Curtin throws a pitch for the Hamilton Joes, June 28.

Scouting report

Ethan McAlpine, Moeller Through 15 games, McAlpine was batting .357.

Joes’ manager Darrel Grissom has a high opinon of the outfielder.

“He just plays hard all of the time. He’s like Pete Rose on juice,” Grissom said. “He’s so fun to watch.”

Patrick Curtin, Moeller Curtin is 3-2 on the summer with a 2.08 ERA for the Joes.

The Tiffin University student has impressed Grissom with his progession over the past few seasons.

“He’s got a chance to play at the next level,” Grissom said. “I’ve coached him going on five years…he plays hard day in and day out.”

are familiar to any high school baseball fan.

In fact, it wasn’t too long ago that members of the Hamilton Joes collegiate summer league team were dazzling prep diamonds across the greater Cincinnati area.

There’s former Princeton High School standout Marcus Davis, who just wrapped up his first season at Walters State Community College in Tennessee. He’s hitting .283 with four extra base hits.

The Joes’ left fielder says he’s had fun playing this summer while working to improve his individual skills.

He also feels lucky to spend his summer playing ball, while many of his friends are taking summer classes or working summer jobs.

“I really enjoy (playing),” he said. “(I’ll) try to play the game as long as you can because it’s better than having a real-world job,” Davis said.

Former Glen Este High School graduate and 2009 Fort Ancient Valley Conference player of the year Matt Marksberry is there too.

Working out of relief, Marksberry, who attends Campbell University (North Carolina) has three saves and 11 strikeouts for the Joes in 14 innings. “(Playing this summer) is awesome,” Marksberry said. “It’s something people dream about and (I) get to do it everyday. It’s pretty cool.”

Moeller High School alum Ethan McAlpine, who

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Former Princeton High School standout Marcus Davis takes outfield practice for the Hamilton Joes, June 28.

University of Cincinnati redshirt freshman Ethan McAlpine (center) sits with teammates in the dugout during the Hamilton Joes game, June 28.

Joes’ facts • Through 17 games, the Joes posted a 7-10 record and were in fourth place of the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer League South Division • The Joes won the 2010 GLCSL championship.

• The Joes are named after legendary Cincinnati Reds broadcaster player, Joe Nuxhall, plays outfield for the Joes, shares his teammates’ enthusiasm.

After redshirting his freshman season at the University of Cincinnati because of injury, McAlpine relished the opportunity to play competitively this summer.

“This is a lot of fun.

Everybody’s here because they love baseball and possibly want to have a career in baseball. It’s just a lot of fun to come out here and do something you love,” he said.

McAlpine is making the most of his time with Joes

who was a native of Hamilton • Foundation Field serves as the home stadium for the Joes.

• Players are suggested to Joes' manager Darrel Grissom by college coaches. Ultimately, Grissom selects the players that he believes can best help his team.

• The Joes played their first game in June 2009. and led the team with a .358 average through 15 games. He also had six stolen bases.

Like McAlpine, former Anderson High School standout Josh Jeffery is also beating the cover off the ball. Through 23 at bats, Jeffrey had eigh hits to go along with seven RBI. The University of Dayton senior-to-be is using the summer to get prepared for his next season of college ball.

“It’s about getting better so I’m prepared for when I go back to school,” he said.

All agree that those who

watch a Joes game will notice heightened competition in the summer league level because the Joes aren’t just competing against their opponents, they are competing against each other for playing time. With college coaches watching the summer stats closely, all of the Joes want to be on the field.

“Everybody at your position can go out and play,” McAlpine said. “You’ve got to do your best everytime you go out there.”

Marksberry agreed.

“Most of the people that play in this league are tyring to get drafted, so the competition is amazing,” he said.

All would contend that playing for the Joes in the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer League ultimately makes them a better player.

“To ... get to play in a competive league with a great group of guys, it’s a great opportunity,” Jeffery said.

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Former Moeller High School standout Ethan McAlpine takes outfield practice for the Hamilton Joes, June 28.

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County park district making good use of levy funds

In May 2002, Hamilton County voters approved a 15-year, 1mill property tax levy to support the Hamilton County Park District.

The replacement levy took effect in January 2003. The board, staff and volunteers of the Park District are deeply committed to providing the highest quality parks, facilities and programs.

Since we are just over halfway through this levy term, we’d like to take this opportunity to update the residents on their Hamilton County Park District.

Since 2003, the park district has protected 1,997 acres of additional greenspace, leveraging levy funds along with over $6.8 million in grants from the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund. As of December 2010, the total greenspace preserved by the Hamilton County Park District is 16,562 acres. The park district manages 21 parks and nature preserves and hosts approximately 7.5 million guest visits per year.

One of the park district’s levy

Joseph C. Seta, Robert A. Goering, John T. Reis Community Press guest columnists commitments is to work with appropriate park, recreation and public authorities to protect greenspace and provide outdoor recreation and education.

In 2003, we began a joint venture with the Cincinnati Park Board to renovate Fernbank Park in Sayler Park along the Ohio River. This park has undergone a dramatic transformation with expanded walking trails, a new

CHATROOM June 29 questions

Do you think Afghanistan’s military is ready to take responsibilty for fighting Taliban insurgents as the U.S. begins a troop drawdown in July?

“Like most Americans, I have never been to Afghanistan, so I cannot necessarily comment accurately on how things are, and how they might be, but based on what I have studied over the years, I can offer some opinions.

“It would seem that the country would have to be classified as ‘undeveloped’ based on the news coverage of the poverty of its people, stories on Afghans growing opium poppies to make money, domination of society by Muslim extremists, etc ...

“Hamid Karzai was elected as ‘president’ in 2004, and re-elected in 2009 (with allegations of voter fraud, which is not surprising considering the differences between that country and developed nations).

“Based on everything I have studied (from my only source – the media), my guess is that the Afghan military is in no way ready to assume responsibility for fighting the Taliban.

“However, that does not mean that I give my blessing to the continued U.S. involvement in that country’s fighting.

“Oh, to be back in a time when intercontinental transportation was by ship, there was no ‘internet,’ no instant communication, etc. We could relax, and not worry about Afghanistan (or Iran.)

“But that is a silly dream.”

Bill B. “No, the Afghani military wasn’t able to keep the Taliban from taking over the country in the past and the Taliban is alive and well just across the border in Pakistan.

“It is also doubtful Afghanistan’s western neighbor, Iran, will respect an Afghan government that does not embrace Islamic rule. When the U.S. leaves it will be just a matter of months before that region returns to Islamic/Taliban control.”

R.V. “When Russia made incursions into Afghanistan in the 1970s, many of the tribes came together to fight a common enemy. Taliban

Next questions The Cincinnati Circus Co has asked to operate a temporary flying trapeze downtown at Loveland Station this summer and is considering finding a facility in Loveland in which to operate during the winter months. Should city council approve the request? Why or why not?

The Loveland Symmes Fire Department would like to see a $400,000 fire-training tower built in Loveland, funded by communities whose firefighters use it. Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

What summer movie do you most look forward to seeing? What is your all-time favorite summer movie?

Every week The Loveland Herald asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to loveland@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. were originally displaced Afghani who lived in Pakistan and later returned to Afghanistan.

“Once the Taliban made a return they ruled much of Southern Afghanistan, while other Islamic groups ruled the North.

“With an extremely low literacy rate many new schools are now making a strong effort to educate the people of Afghanistan, yet their country remains one of the world’s poorest, and with one of the highest rates of corruption of any country in the world.

“While the Afghani military are getting closer to being able to provide military defense and protection for their country, I believe that they will not be ready to assume total control for at least another five to 10 years, optimistically.

“Sadly, modern medical facilities and educational institutions will not find an easy path, nor will Afghanistan have the infrastructural needs so critical to a modern country, until they can reduce corruption, and maintain a strong protective force presence for a national government.”

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What do you like most about Fourth of July in Loveland?

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accessible playground, a restroom facility, shelters and the development of Fernbank Lodge.

In 2006, we partnered with the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Recreation Commission and the Cincinnati Park Board to develop the Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Recreation Complex in Linwood.

Armleder is now best known for its immensely popular 10-acre

dog park, as well as soccer fields, a paved trail and a canoe / kayak launch accessing the Little Miami River.

The park district has invested in several trail systems throughout the county. Most notably, we have worked with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to expand the Little Miami Scenic Trail from Milford to the Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown.

This 4.5-mile section opened in 2005 and includes the Avoca Trailhead which offers parking, restrooms and a shelter for trail users. The ultimate goal is to connect this trail to Lunken Playfield and then downtown Cincinnati.

A four-mile mountain bike trail opened at Mitchell Memorial Forest in 2008; this year, it will be expanded to eight miles thanks to a $25,560 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program.

Other major outdoor recreation advancements include the expansion of the Winton Woods Camp-

ground, the renovation of the par 3 course at Little Miami Golf Center, upgrades to the Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course, and new playgrounds at Lake Isabella, Woodland Mound, Embshoff Woods and Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods. In 2006, the Park District opened Campbell Lakes Preserve, which features four lakes for fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

As the Hamilton County Park District continues to fulfill its levy commitments, it sees a very promising future in protecting greenspace and enhancing education and recreation opportunities.

Thanks to dedicated staff, volunteers and strong partnerships, the park district will work diligently for the residents of Hamilton County to provide enjoyable regional parks and nature preserves.

Robert A. Goering, John T. Reis and Joseph C. Seta are members of the Board of Park Commissioners, Hamilton County Park District.

Caregiver support group helps People tend to think that most elderly people live in nursing homes.

According to Linda Breytspraak of the Center on Aging Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansa City, only about 4.2 percent of Americans 65 and older occupy nursing homes at any given time. This means that many frail older adults live at home and require a certain amount of assisted care from someone else.

Often the care of elderly parents rests on the adult children.

Most children accept this responsibility willingly, even though they have not had much respite between the tasks of child rearing and caregiving of parents.

Caring for a spouse is especially difficult. Caregiving 24/7 is a level of commitment that people cannot understand unless they experience it. Many times the well spouse neglects his or her own health, and in fact, elderly caregivers have a 63 percent higher mortality rate than non-caregivers of the same age.

Being a caregiver to an elderly, frail loved one can bring on a level of stress never felt before. What can caregivers do in the face of all these demands? First, realize that it’s OK to ask for help and admit that caregiving is tougher than they expected. Second, know

when it’s time to ask for help from services in the community.

It’s important for caregivers to take a break from caregiving.

Our adult day Linda Eppler center, known as Welcome Community the Center, provides Press guest a respite opporcolumnist tunity for caregivers. This program provides a safe, caring environment for family members who need socialization in a supervised setting.

Another way to lower stress is to learn how to handle difficult behaviors. Caregiver support/discussion groups provide a great outlet. Listening to others dealing with the same problems, and learning about resources and techniques can really help. Clermont Senior Services Case Manager Pam Scott is starting a new caregiver support group.

Pam understands the stress of caregiving and has a heart for those dealing with it. The group meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Clermont Senior Services office at 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive in Batavia, just across the parking lot from the YMCA.

The husband of one of our Adult Day customers said that because his wife attends the Welcome Center, he has time to clean, cook, make appointments and even do a little part-time work at home. He said there would be no way for him to carry on without the Adult Day Program; and he is looking forward to attending the new support group.

Some of the reasons he plans to attend are the opportunity to share experiences, learn some tips on handing difficult situations and share some of his feelings and frustrations with people who live in similar situations. He said no one truly knows what it’s like – not even his children who are very caring and supportive.

This support group is open to anyone caring for and/or making decisions for an older adult living in Clermont County.

There is no charge for participation, but pre-registration is helpful. If you have an interest, call Pam at 536-4038.

The time spent on learning ways to cope will help you deal with the strains of caregiving and help you continue to enjoy the relationship you have established with your loved one.

Linda Eppler is the director of Communications and Lifelong Learning at Clermont Senior Services.

GOVERNMENT CALENDAR HAMILTON COUNTY

Commissioners – meet at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Room 605 of the County Administration Building, 138 E. Court St., downtown. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 13. Call 946-4400.

Educational service center governing board – meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 11083 Hamilton Ave. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 20. Call 742-2200.

Regional planning commission – meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the County Administration Building, eighth floor, 138 E. Court St., downtown.

The next meeting will be Thursday, July 7.

Call 946-4500.

LOVELAND CITY

Board of zoning appeals – meets at 5:30 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month, as needed. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 27.

City council – meets at 8 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in city hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 12. Call 683-0150.

Environment and tree committee – meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month

at city hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The next meeting will be Thursday, July 21. Call 683-0150.

Mayor’s court – meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month in city hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The next meeting is Thursday, July 7. Call 683-0150.

Planning and zoning commission – meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month in city hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The next meeting will be Monday, July 18. Call 6830150.

Recreation board – meets when necessary and members are available. Call 683-0150.

LOVELAND SCHOOLS

Board of education – meets regularly at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the Loveland Intermediate School media center, 757 S. Lebanon Road. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. The board will not meet in December.

Call 683-5600.

Board work sessions are at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, in the board office. The next work session is Tuesday, Aug. 2. The board will not have a work session in December.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP

Trustees – Business meeting at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive.

The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP

Board of zoning appeals – meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month (only if there is business) in the township administrative building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 1. Call 683-6644.

Historical society – meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month in the township administrative building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. The next meeting will be Thursday, July 21. Call 683-6644.

Trustees – meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the administrative building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 2. Call 6836644.

Zoning commission – meet at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the administrative building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Call 683-6644.

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Amazing Race 6 success equals sellout for 2012

By Chuck Gibson

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Sold out!

The 2012 Loveland’s Amazing Race 7 is already full.

“Wow! Can you believe it?” asked Martin Schickel, one of the founders of Loveland’s Amazing Race.

“We’re still checking exact time, but put it this way: last year it took 20 days to sell out, this year 20 hours.”

It’s evidence of the success of Loveland’s Amazing Race 6, which took place June 18. The focus is clearly on fun. The wacky once-ayear wonder brings people from all over to race their way through 20 zany challenges around Loveland on foot, bicycle and in the river.

All for charity.

“I woke up this morning saying this is my favorite event of the year,” said Erica Heskamp who teamed up with Mary Jo McKibben.

“I definitely wasn’t disappointed. In fact I’ve already signed up for next year!”

Heskamp is also the “Pig” at the finish line of Cincinnati’s Flying Pig marathon and understands the creativity of this race.

“After six years and 120 different activities, I don’t know how you guys come up with so many new and creative ones for the next year,” she posted on the race website following Saturday’s race. “You and your team are ‘amazing.’”

Every year 500 two-person race teams take on 20

challenge stations that test their body and mind while racing around the course that winds through Loveland. Laughs come fast and frequent for the racers.

Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care in Blue Ash, had them laughing early at the second challenge station. One teammate had to get down on all fours, while the other teammate scooped (fake) poop to determine whether the “dog” partner would jump through a hoop, drink water from a bowl, fetch a ball or a variety of other doggy tricks.

“This is a typical day at Camp Bow Wow,” said Carol Neckel, the owner and author of the idea for the challenge station. “This is what we do. We scoop poop, we spray the dog with hoses, we blow the air horn and we make them do tricks.”

Her sons, Tim and Tom Neckel have won the corporate cup three years in a row. She decided to get more involved too.

“They’ve been very involved,” she said about her sons. “A lot of my customers are here in Loveland. We just want to be part of the community and part of the whole deal. It’s fun.”

The Loveland Stage Company brought the creativity of stage performance back to a challenge station again this year. They offered teams a choice to “Dance a bit” or “Spell a hit.” Brian Rippinger helped

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Karen Stober and Molly Rockett raise their arms in triumph as they sprint across the finish line at Loveland’s Amazing Race Saturday, June 18.

Loveland’s Amazing Race fast facts

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Ximenia McCollum is the human bowling ball ready to knock down pins after teammate Diego D’Angelo got her rolling.

• The 2011 race sold out in 20 days, the 2012 race sold out in 20 hours.

• Race organizers may add 100 more spots for 2012.

• Fastest time of 1:35:10 was turned in by Stephanie Spear with Joe Filigno • Early rain and overcast skies kept temperatures cool and comfortable all day

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Everyone seemed to enjoy the river float along the Little Miami at the end of the race. create the human bowling challenge where blindfolded racers had to knock down a set of plastic pins while rolling on a furniture dolly.

Becky Finley and Amanda Newman enjoyed being human monopoly pieces at the St. Columban Knights of Columbus challenge station.

“It was fun,” Finley said.

“We won some and lost some,” Newman added.

What was the favorite challenge? That depends on who you ask. The fire hose challenge at New Hope Baptist Church is always a favorite. Paul Rahn confirmed it again this year, saying his favorite was riding a tricycle while being blasted in the back by the fire hose. Shannon Powers was his teammate, but had a different favorite.

“I liked when Paul had to be the dog,” she said, casting her vote for the Camp Bow Wow challenge. “That was fun.”

Everybody liked the float down the river after the water pong sponsored by Penn Station at Cindy’s Tavern and before the final challenge unlocking the gate to the finish line.

Nobody unlocked the gate and sprinted across the finish line faster than Stephanie Spear and Joe Filigno. They met and conquered all 20 challenges as

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Suzy Urlage and Brian Beck (bib No. 600) start their amazing adventure in Loveland’s Amazing Race.

• More than $250,000 has been donated to local charities since 2006 • Stephanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer research, Children’s Home of Cincinnati, and St. Columban St. Vincent DePaul Society benefit this year.

For all the race results, go to: www.lovelandsamazingrace.com

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Paula Little prepares to serve the ball with Michelle Cason at “Olympic Dreams” volleyball challenge at Grand Sands.

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The box jump was one of 10 different challenges at the Cross Fit Power Performance challenge station.

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Upon completing each challenge, racers had to find the person in the sombrero to check them off. At St. Columban, it was Rick Schuster in the sombrero and rain poncho.

they toured the Loveland course in just 1 hour, 35 minutes, 10 seconds. Their closest challenger was a full six minutes behind at 1:41:10.

“We were just having so much fun that we weren’t paying attention to how hard we were running or how fast we were biking,” Spear said. “I think we got pretty lucky on a few of the challenges. I just feel like we were blessed all day today.”

They dedicated their race to Joe’s father who was just diagnosed with a brain tumor and was scheduled for surgery Tuesday, June 21.

“It was a really hard week,” Filigno said. “This was really all of a sudden.

He has a mengionoma brain tumor. We are optimistic. It is typically non-cancerous.

We’re also in the process of planning our September wedding. We’re excited for that too.”

Though Filigno had competed in the race in 2006, this was the first time for Spear.

“I would recommend it to everyone,” she said. “This

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Angie Pairan (494) with teammate Kirk Siegel has competed in all six Amazing Races. Randy and Mack Pairan (495) can also be seen as they stopped to pose on the way to the finish line after their river float.

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They came from all over for Loveland’s Amazing Race. Who are they and where did they come from? is such a great event. I’ll do it again.”

The quick sellout of the 2012 event has the committee thinking about adding 100 more spots.

That’s 200 more racers to an event that already floods Loveland with 1,000 smiling faces on race day. Add the committee, 400-plus volunteers and hundreds of spectators and you know why they call it Amazing!

“Thanks to you all for making this another great Amazing Race,” Michelle and Brian Parrish wrote on the event website.

“The many volunteers, Loveland community, and businesses are so incredible!

We look forward to this every year and as always you never let us down!!

Already registered for next year and cannot wait!”

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 7

FARMERS MARKET

Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48, 513-697-9173; www.bloomsandberriesfarmmarket.com. Loveland.

The Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Raymond Walters College, 9555 Plainfield Road, More than 15 vendors offer plethora of foods and other goods including certified organic produce, cider, variety of vegetables, homemade pasta, flowers, gluten-free items, cheeses, meats and more. Rain or shine.

513-745-5685. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 513697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, 513-984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road, Working organic farm and educational center. May sell produce (varies each week) and eggs. Flower CSA, April through frost. $50 for 10 bouquets of 25 stems. Through Dec. 2. 513-561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc..

513-503-4262; www.coda.org. Montgomery.

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DINING EVENTS Friday Night Grillouts, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music

by Katie Pritchard, vocals and acoustic guitar., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Outdoor covered patio or air-conditioned dining area. Includes specialty, a la carte and children’s dinners. Music, fishing demonstrations and naturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.95-$9.25; parking permit required. 513-791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

DRINK TASTINGS

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Friday tastings with John, the wine-bar-keep. Fifty cents per taste. 513-984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation about your wellness needs. Free. 513-7840084. Silverton.

Healthy-U Diabetes Self Management Program, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Six-week workshop for adults with diabetes to help manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life and save money on health care expenses. Free. Reservations required.

513-345-8628. Blue Ash.

KARAOKE

Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 513-7912922. Silverton.

MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

Billy Rock Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Slatt’s Pub, 4858 Cooper Road, Late night food menu. Free. 513-791-2223. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Concerts on the Square, 8 p.m.

The Modulators perform eclectic rock., Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 513745-8550; www.blueashevents.com. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up., 10:30 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up., Go Bananas, 513-984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Same Time, Next Year, 8 p.m., Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Doris and George, both married to others, meet by chance at a retreat and begin a love affair that lasts for a quarter century. They help each other through their separate crises, cajole the silliness, support the tragedies and succumb, happily, to the bliss of love one weekend a year. $17. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc.. Through July 24.

513-684-1236; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.

RECREATION

All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Fish from the bank, dock, by rental boat or bring your own. Four horsepower or less electric and gas motors permitted. Light visible 360 degrees required on boats after dark. All ages. $16 for 24-hour permit, $9.75 for 12hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; rowboat rental $11.27 for 12 hours, $9.39 six hours; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 513-791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Access’ Bootlegger’s Ball, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, 8400 Blome Road, Gatsby-style soiree out of the pages of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. Jazz band, Prohibition-inspired desserts, make-yourown-martini bar (with other drinks), croquet and Framester photo shoot. Ages 21 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Access: Social Events for Jewish Young Professionals Ages 21-35. 513-373-0300; www.jypaccess.org.

Indian Hill.

EDUCATION

Adaptive Group Swim Lessons, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Small group lessons for non-traditional students taught by exploration, experimentation and discovery method. Family friendly. $10. Reservations required. 513-985-6742. Montgomery.

High Style Flower Arranging, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Weekly through Aug. 13., Peachy’s Floral Design School, 7400 Montgomery Road, Using flowers and herbs, learn basic principles of floral arranging and create beautiful centerpieces. University of Cincinnati Communiversity course. Ages 18 and up. $149.

Registration required. Presented by Communiversity at UC. 513-556-6932. Silverton.

FARMERS MARKET

Montgomery Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, More than 20 vendors, including seven local growers, fresh European-style bread, locally-roasted coffee, local baked goods, homemade premium granola, pastured meat and chicken and pork, artisan gelato, artisan cheese, local herbs, honey, maple syrup and more. 513-6593465; http://montgomeryfarmersmarket.org/.

Montgomery.

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FESTIVALS

Ice Cream Social, 3 p.m. Annual car show features antique and classic cars as well as restored farming equipment., Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian Church, 9602 Murdoch Goshen Road, Includes homemade ice cream in eight flavors made in 5-gallon, oldfashioned Amish-built churns. Also, barbecue sandwiches with “fixins,” homemade pie and cake. 513583-9676; www.thebmpc.org. Loveland.

MUSEUMS

Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, View weapons, ordnance, soldiers’ personal effects, historic photos, period documents, maps, money, medals, books, newspapers, flags and more from attics, closets and private collections. Exhibit continues through Aug. 7. Free. 513-683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up., 10:30 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up., Go Bananas, 513-984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

RECREATION

All-Night Fishing, 8 p.m., Lake Isabella, $16 for 24-hour permit, $9.75 for 12-hour permit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60 and up; rowboat rental $11.27 for 12 hours, $9.39 six hours; vehicle permit required.

513-791-1663; www.greatparks.org.

Symmes Township.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Garden Volunteers Needed, 6:30 a.m.11:30 a.m., Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Working in vegetable/flower gardens, on nature trail and in orchard. What is done on particular day depends on current needs of gardens. Free. Reservations required. Presented

by Granny’s Garden School. 513-324-2873; www.grannyusgardenschool.com. Loveland.

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MUSEUMS

John Kuhnell Silverton Train Station Museum, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., John Kuhnell Silverton Train Station Museum, 7054 Montgomery Road, Houses historic photographs and artifacts from the Silverton’s past, including the Olympic uniform of Barry Larkin, a retired Reds player and Silverton native son.

The museum is operated by the Silverton Block Watch Association. “History of the City of Silverton: Late 1700s to 2006” book by James R. Replogle Jr. available for sale. Cost, $15. Free. 513-936-6233. Silverton.

Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, Free. 513-683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Summer Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Richard D. Gegner, carillonneur. Selections include “Amazing Grace”, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” by Albert von Tilzer, “Poor Wayfaring Stranger,” “Annie Laurie” and more., Mary M. Emery Carillon, Pleasant Street, Listen in park as the carillonneur performs on a keyboard connected to 49 bells inside the tower.

Tours of keyboard room and bells may be arranged through the carillonneurs. Free.

Presented by Village of Mariemont. 513271-8519. Mariemont.

THANKS TO TOM STOREY.

Mariemont Players perform “Same Time, Next Year,” a comedy by Bernard Slade, at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Friday, July 8 through July 24. This is the first of the six shows in the players’ 75th annivesary season. Doris and George, both married to others, meet by chance at a retreat and begin a love affair that lasts for a quarter century.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. July 7 (preview), July 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 and 22; at 7 p.m. July 10; at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 17; at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. July 23; and at 2 p.m. July 24. For more information or to order tickets call 513-684-1236. All seats are reserved and cost $17 each; non-reserved seats for the preview only are $10 each. Pictured are Katey Blood-Rebholz as Doris and Eric Day as George.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up., Go Bananas, 513-984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

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CIVIC Free Computer and TV Recycling DropOff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2trg, Free. 513-9467766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.

Blue Ash. FARMERS MARKET

Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 513697-9173; www.bloomsandberriesfarmmarket.com. Loveland.

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FARMERS MARKET

Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road, Valet Parking Lot along Montgomery Road.

Fresh tomatoes, corn, apples, mums, pumpkins and more. Seeking vendors. 513-7459100; email jean.ohnmeis@ggp.com; www.kenwoodtownecentre.com. Kenwood.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Balance and Fall Prevention Screening, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Brief history and exam designed to troubleshoot and modify activities and exercise programs. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Christ Hospital Physical Therapy. 513-527-4000. Fairfax.

Why Can’t I Sleep? Tactics and Resources for a Restful Sleep, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Continues July 18, July 25 and Aug. 11., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Four-session speaker series on solving sleeping issues. Ages 18 and up. $60, $30 members for series.

Reservations required. 513-985-6722.

Montgomery.

Loveland Farmers’ Market, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second Streets, parking lot, corner of E. Broadway and Second streets.

Socially and environmentally responsible produce, meat and market items grown or made within 100 miles from Loveland. Presented by Loveland Farmers’ Market. info@lovelandfm.com; www.lovelandfm.com.

Loveland.

RECREATION

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Recreation Swim Registration, 9 a.m. Session 2. Daily through July 22. With rain dates July 25 & 26. Adults and toddlers.

Fee $40., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Presented by City of Blue Ash. 513-745-8550; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

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BUSINESS SEMINARS

Network Security 3.0: Raising Your Information Security Knowledge, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Full Service Networking, 9987 Carver Road, Learn about latest in network security threats. Email david.boeing@fullservice.net for more information.

Free. Registration required. 513-782-4200, ext. 623; www.fullservice.net. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Blue Ash Concert in the Park, 7 p.m. Music

by Frank Simon Band., Blue Ash Amphitheatre, 4433 Cooper Road, Concessions available. Bring seating. Free. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 513-745-8550; www.blueashevents.com. Blue Ash.

Farmers Market, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Fresh produce from Wilfert Farms. Sycamore Senior Center members receive discount on purchases. 513-686-1010; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Funniest Person in Cincinnati Contest, 8 p.m. Semi Finals., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Aspiring comedians perform. Amateur and semi-pro categories. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 513-984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

RECREATION

Open Sand Volleyball, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $15, free for members. 513-985-6722. Montgomery.

SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS

Blue Ash Tiny Trackers Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Daily through July 15., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Structured activities, play time and a daily drink and snack.

Stress-free environment. Ages 4-5. $50 a session. Registration required. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 513-745-8550; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash. Blue Ash Adventure Excursion Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily through July 14.

Overnight: July 13 through July 15, 6 p.m.9:30 a.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Outdoor challenges including a ropes course, group games, activities and an overnight outing in park. Ages 12-14. $100. Registration required. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 513-745-8550; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash. T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 1 2

THANKS TO HOLLY YURCHISON

The Showboat Majestic presents “Forty-Second Street,” a celebration of Broadway and those putting on the shows, July 624. Musical numbers include “We’re in the Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway.” Tickets are $17, $16, seniors and students.

Call 513-241-6550 or visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. Pictured are: Sara Dreibebis (Ensemble), left, Abby Wagner (Ensemble), Devi Reisenfeld (Ann Reilly “Anytime Annie”), and Abby Sheridan (Peggy Sawyer).

CIVIC Free Computer and TV Recycling DropOff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2trg, Free. 513-9467766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.

Blue Ash. DINING EVENTS

Half Price Pints, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Stone Creek Dining Company, 9386 Montgomery Road, 513-489-1444. Montgomery.

PROVIDED

The Goo Goo Dolls come to the PNC Pavilion at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Guest is Michelle Branch. Tickets are $63, $51 and $33, plus fees. There will be a free pre show cookout. Visit PNCpavilion.com or call 800-745-3000.

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Loveland Herald

July 6, 2011

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Just you and me and our furry baby makes three At bedtime one night recently, my husband Tom said, “Not tonight Sweetie, I have a headache.”

And he wasn’t referring to what you might think; he was referring to our dog Nosey sleeping on the bed.

Now, we discussed where pets should sleep a few columns back, but haven’t addressed what pet ownership can mean to fledgling romantic relationships.

When I was single and lived in a condo, I had a white teddy bear hamster named Squeaker Snow. He was the perfect single-girl pet.

To make a long story short, my co-workers and I began a running joke about things like the martinis that Squeak was going to have waiting for me when I got home from work, what Squeak and I were going to

have for dinner or w h a t Squeak and I were going to do that weekend.

It was all Marsie Hall great, giggly Newbold fun.

At the Marsie’s same time Menagerie there was a man I fancied who worked in another division of the company.

We seemed to have a mutual attraction, but he never asked me out.

One day, we were having lunch together in the break room.

“So, how long have you been married?” he asked, conversationally. I was surprised.

“I’m not married,” I replied, “Where did you get that idea?”

“Well, I always hear you talking about Squeak, so I just assumed,” he trailed off. You should have seen the look on his face when I explained that my “husband” was in fact, an albino rodent.

So, needless to say I know firsthand how pets can come between two consenting adults.

Doris Marks Callis of Mount Lookout also does.

“I was unmarried and looking for three years,” she says. “I dated tons, but could never find someone who would embrace my zoo of three dogs and two cats. I was not willing to settle for someone who merely tolerated them like the guy who said, ‘Sorry Babe, I’m just not a pet lover.’

“My pets are like children to me,” she explains.

“So, I came up with a

simple hurdle, I would only get married if I met someone I would rather wake up next to than my dog, Nancy.”

It took some time, then she met “The Guy,” Marc.

He was a kindred soul who owned a dog named Elvis to whom he was very attached.

Now she wakes up next to him and Nancy and they all slept together happily until Elvis ran away.

Jenny Durbin of Silverton is still miffed over one of her experiences.

“I was dating a doctor,” she says, “And it was going really well until my puppy licked his hand and he freaked! ‘Is there a place where I can wash up?’ he asked holding his hand like it was on fire.” “Yes, your house,” I said.

“It’s really hard to believe his reaction consid-

cle,” she said.

Hugentobler went back to the store that sold her the tires.

Howard Ain “We got t h e m Hey inspected Howard! and they said the tires were fine. I would hope they’d be fine. When there are only 26,000, 27,000 miles on a tire you would hope they were fine, that they would last longer.”

Hugentobler said she’s not sure what to do. One shop says she needs new tires. The other shop says the tires are perfectly fine.

All she wants is to be safe.

So I checked her tires and found two were made in 2007, and the other two were made in 2008.

You can determine the age of the tire by checking the tire identification number on the sidewall of the tire. It begins with the let-

ters “DOT,” and the last four digits state the week and then the year in which the tire was manufactured.

Federal regulators say the effects of aging may not be visible on a tire, but the age does matter.

Hugentobler said, “I was pretty upset that they did that. The put two-year-old tires on an SUV that could destroy it if the tire went out.”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said tires tend to last about six years from the date of manufacture, so Hugentobler should have a few years left on her tires.

NHTSA said tire degradation occurs over time, mostly from chemical reactions.

Generally, it said, your tire tread will wear out before aging becomes a concern – unless they were old when they were first put on your vehicle.

However, spare tires are prone to aging problems because they are not generally rotated onto your car.

They stay unused until

know.

She has been happily married for 13 years and her counsel is, “Make sure you are both on the same page about animals before you bring one home. Your pet, your relationships and ultimately your marriage will thank you!”

For more pet care tips, visit www.marsiesmenagerie.com. If you have any ideas for future stories please contact Marsie Hall Newbold at marsolete@insightbb.com.

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The next time you buy new tires you need to do more than figure out which brand to buy, you need to make sure the tires you get are really new.

That’s right, there’s a chance the tires you buy could have been sitting on a store shelf for years before being put on your vehicle.

Kristin Hugentobler of Fairfield said she never gave it a second thought when she bought a set of tires for her SUV back in 2009.

“They just put them on and we paid them. We got a good deal out of it and we assumed it was a good deal,” she said.

So, Hugentobler said she was very surprised when she got her vehicle inspected recently.

“He checked the tires and said the tires are dry rotted and to have them replaced before the fall. …

He also showed me the manufacture date – they sat on the shelf for approximately two years before they put them on our vehi-

ering when we met it was at a nursery and I had a 20pound bag of manure on my shoulder. Right next to my head!” she giggles.

Well, if dog slobber, pee or poop were poison, Jenny and I agree, we both would have been dead long ago; so Doctor Man probably didn’t assume room temperature because of his “injury.”

My friend, Mona Bronson-Fuqua of Westwood, is one of the wisest people I

needed and, depending on how long that is, when you do need them they may be hazardous – even if there is a lot of tread remaining.

So, it’s not the tread you need to check on your spare tire, but the date it was manufactured because aging can impair the structural integrity of the tire.

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Loveland Herald

July 6, 2011

Life

Grandkids ‘eyeing’ new potatoes in the garden When I was tilling the garden the other day, I accidentally tilled up some potatoes. They were tiny, of course, but darned cute and fit nicely around an eye of round roast beef that I made for dinner.

I must have missed picking up some, though, because grandRita daughter, Eva, Heikenfeld found two more she was Rita’s when helping hoe the kitchen rows.

She was excited to find potatoes so soon (it’s always a contest when the grandkids dig potatoes to see who can find them first, so Eva won by default this year).

She insisted we fry them, unpeeled and sliced, alongside her morning eggs. That was fine with me as potatoes have lots of potassium and vitamin C.

Roast beef with new potatoes and shallots Sunday dinner!

11â „2 pounds eye of round beef roast, tied Small new potatoes, 1 to 11â „2

pounds Shallots: about a pound, peeled, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise Olive oil Garlic powder Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Toss potatoes and shallots with a small amount of oil and add salt and pepper and a bit of garlic powder to them. Pour onto rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.

Rub roast with a bit of oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder (not too much garlic powder) and place in center of baking sheet or pan.

Surround with veggies. Roast, tossing veggies occasionally, until beef registers 130 degrees for medium rare, about 50 to 60 minutes or so.

Let meat rest, loosely covered with foil, about 10 minutes.

Serves four.

Gilding the lily: Toss potatoes and shallots with 2-3 tablespoons minced rosemary along with the other seasonings..

Like Marzetti’s slaw dressing

For Frances Ridge. I’ve made this for years and it’s a really good

dressing.

Now it’s a little thinner than Marzetti’s (they use xanthan gum which helps make it thick, creamy and stable) but it’s made with common ingredients you probably have on hand.

I just whipped up a batch today and served it over a fresh tomato salad with green onions from the garden. Yum!

Whisk together:

1 cup mayonnaise 1 â „3 cup sugar 2 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 scant tablespoon Dijon or regular mustard

Mini berry tarts

What few black raspberries we have this year will be made into a nice filling for tarts, since I don’t have enough to make a batch of jam.

I think I pruned the canes back too far in early spring. As my husband Frank likes to say, “I can tell you weren’t raised on a farm!�

1 package phyllo tart shells, thawed or make your own pie shells in mini-muffin tins with homemade or store-bought pie crust

cheese mixture. Makes 15 to 20 tarts.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen: The filling makes a good topping, served warm, over ice cream.

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Rita’s clone for Marzetti slaw dressing is equally good on salads as it is with cabbage.

Filling: 1

â „3 cup water 1 pint berries 1 â „2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons each: cornstarch and butter

Cream cheese topping:

3 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, softened 11â „2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar Bring water, berries, sugar, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons butter to a boil. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.

Stir together cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla and powdered sugar.

Spoon filling into tart shells and top with dollop of cream

This is fun for the kids to make and just may encourage them to take a bath!

I like to make this with the little ones when they start with the “I’m bored – there’s nothing to do� lament.

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Heat water and shampoo over low heat until shampoo is completely liquefied. Add salt and stir until well blended and thickened.

Stir in food coloring and essential oil, as many drops as you like.

Don’t go too heavy on the coloring.

Let cool. Pour into squeeze bottle or jar.

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July 6, 2011

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Deer Park resident hosting television show Hamilton County PERSON Fair seeks sponsors 2 PERSON

By Amanda Hopkins

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The time is coming once again to celebrate the fairgoing season with family, friends, neighbors, and patrons at the 156th Hamilton County Fair Aug. 9-13, in Carthage.

Fair organizers are seeking sponsors and participants from the local business community, as well as civic and non-profit organizations, interested in taking advantage of the advertising opportunities at the fair.

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Marcy Gardiner of Deer Park is the host of “Cincy Entertainment,” a news and variety television series being pitched to the local networks in the Cincinnati area.

A Deer Park resident is the host of a new show called “Cincy Entertainment.”

Marcy Gardiner hosts a 30-minute entertainment, news and variety television series being pitched to the local networks in the Cincinnati area.

“I love the diversity that Cincinnati has always offered both residents and guests alike. We have created a positive project that not only highlights local entertainment, but also local business, which could help

boost commerce in our area,” Gardiner said in a press release.

The show highlights entertainment and other aspects of the city. The “Cincy Entertainment” crew has spent the past six months filming all over the Tristate and compiling footage of live performances, interviews, and events for the program.

The pilot was aired June 9 at the Art of Entertaining on Madison Road. The show is being pitched to local television networks for airtime.

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Diabetes workshop in July at Sycamore Senior Center Beginning July 8, adults with diabetes and their caregivers can attend a workshop to help manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life and save money on health care expenses.

The Healthy-U Diabetes Self-Management Program (Healthy-U) will be offered at the Sycamore Senior Center in Blue Ash. Registration is required: call Birdie Wickerham at 513-345-8628.

The program is 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the center, 4455 Carver Drive.

Since last August, Council on Aging has been partnering with organizations throughout southwest Ohio to offer Healthy-U workshops that help adults and caregivers better manage

their chronic disease symptoms.

Healthy U is a small group workshop focusing on problem solving and building self-confidence to help people maintain their health and manage chronic health conditions. Many people struggle to manage symptoms of chronic disease – especially older adults who are more likely to be living with more than one chronic illness.

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Loveland Herald

July 6, 2011

Misunderstood 4-H members

By Hannah Capannari | 4-H member

4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health): Is it just cows and chickens or is there more to it?

I attended the National 4-H Congress back in November. While I was riding in an elevator with a friend, two men entered the elevator. They asked us if we were at a teen conference or something. We told them we were at the National 4-H Congress.

They said: “Oh, that cow and pig program” and got off the elevator.

My friend and I felt insulted, but that wasn’t the first time either of us had that kind of thing happen.

There is so much more to 4-H and its members than cows and chickens, but there are many misconceptions.

Many people hear 4-H and think farm animals when really they should think young leaders. 4-H creates leaders by helping members build the skills necessary for leadership and giving them responsibility.

4-H members are young, strong, confident leaders who are respectful, know where they want to go, and will work hard to get there.

They are responsible, driven, and

determined; these qualities set them apart from the crowd.

The Hamilton County Fair 2010 Rules and Regulations Book defines 4-H in Ohio as “an experiential, educational, development program of the Ohio State University Extension and Development and is open to all youth ages 5-18. The 4-H philosophy is to strengthen youth’s mental, physical, moral, and social development, therefore helping develop more desirable citizens and leaders. The development of boys and girls occurs through participation in projects, events, and various educational competitive activities.”

4-H teaches youth to be respect- Hannah Capannari ful of other people and other ideas. each other or the ideas that are preTeenage 4-H members have the sented. opportunity to become 4-H camp Another way 4-H members learn counselors. Camp counselors are to be respectful is through particiinvolved in the pre-camp organiza- pating in competitions. When a 4-H tion and planning of activities for member takes an animal project, camp. During camp they are they show their animal at the counexpected to keep the campers safe ty fair. as well as oversee activities.

During a competition a 4-H At camp counselor training member needs to be respectful of where the counselors plan the the judge at all times even if they camp, they have to be able to step don’t agree with the judge. This can up and lead committees or work be one of the hardest things for a together as a team. Either way they always have to be respectful of See MISUNDERSTOOD on page B7

After School Programs offer great opportunities

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your students’ opportunities for learning? The Ohio State University Extension-Hamilton County provides programming that is exciting, engaging, and standardsbased.

OSU extension provides innovative, research-based, state content standards correlated programming that teaches through hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to learn by doing.

4-H after school programs keep children engaged while challenging them to grow and become successful socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

We have programs in Environmental Science, Money Management, Healthy Living, General Science, Wildlife, Farming, and more! All are adaptable for any developmental level and any size group up to 30 students with only a nominal fee for each session or for the entire program.

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This program covers topics such as why bubbles form, making air do work, making things go boom, why rockets fly, and how things go from solid to liquid to gas and back again!

Real Money, Real World

This is a signature OSU program that makes youth aware of the financial skills needed to be successful in the Real World! It features a real life simulation where students must make lifestyle and budgeting decisions. They learn the correlation between education and earning power, and how occupational choices affect income. Stu-

dents also learn about using bank accounts and how the effects of paycheck deductions and taxes impact their budgets.

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This program covers all the standards and indicators for third grade math and science!

By watching the miracle of life unfold before them in the development of an egg, students have the opportunity to learn science, math, health, language arts, art, geography and cultural awareness.

Other programming choices include, Green Thumb Club, Pumpkin Science, Wildlife, Making Cents of It, Sewing Fun, Dairy Fun, For Your Infarmation, Stepping Out, Healthy Divas, Auto B Good, and Bullying.

If you have specific needs that don’t fit into a program mentioned, let us tailor a program to fit your needs!

Contact Steve Carson, 4-H Program Coordinator, at 513-946-8984 or carson.236@cfaes.osu.edu for more information.

Meeting schools’ life skills gap for youth In Hamilton County 4-H, Cincinnati kids learn important life skills, like cooking, planning a nutritious menu, being a savvy consumer, managing money, and sewing.

Historically taught in schools, these subjects have been almost completely eliminated from middle and high schools due to budget cuts (with the exception of very basic economics, which is being re-integrated).

In 4-H, youth who take Food & Nutrition projects learn about nutrition, planning balanced menus, balancing eating and exercise, and how to prepare healthy meals and snacks.

They are able to demonstrate this knowledge at their 4-H club meetings and every summer at the fair. At the 4-H Community Fair, each youth who takes the same project competes against the others to see who did the best job. Every 4-H youth is interviewed by an adult judge about their project, what they leaned, and how they worked through problems. In addition to the interview, they show the judge a food they have prepared as part of their project.

Finally, youth have the opportunity to participate in the annual “4-H Youth Bake-Off.” At this event, each youth brings all the ingredients and tools they need to prepare a preselected recipe.

All youth prepares the recipe at the same time, while being observed by a judge. They are evaluated on how well they prepare the recipe – cleanliness, accurate measuring, following directions, etc., and on how their food product tastes and looks when it comes out of the oven!

Youth who take Clothing & Textiles projects learn about clothing, fashion, taking care of clothing, making new clothes and accessories, and smart shopping on a budget, just to name a

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few! Just like with the food projects, youth demonstrate new skills and teach others at their 4-H club meetings. They also have the opportunity to attend several sewing clinics each year. These clinics are a few hours or even an overnight event where young seamstresses and tailors learn new skills, make fun projects, and meet other youth with similar interests.

At the 4-H Community Fair, youth who sew also participate in project judging. They have an individual interview with a judge who asks questions about what they learned, how they selected their project, and how they approached each step and worked through problems. The judge also evaluates the clothing or accessory that the youth made. They look for how well the item was constructed.

The top projects for each project book receive ribbons. After judging, youth participate in the Style Revue. This is a fashion show where each youth models the garment he/she made. The Style Revue is a chance for youth to wear their work proudly and to develop self-confidence, poise, and presentation skills.

This year’s 4-H Community Fair will be held July 10-14 at Stricker’s Grove in Hamilton (11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road).

Complete details can be found at hamilton4hcf. osu.edu.

The 4-H Youth Bake Off will be Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m., and the Style Revue will be Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. This is a great time to bring youth in your life who might be interested in or benefit from 4-H. Give them a taste of what 4-H is all about and come meet other 4-H families. Don’t miss this chance to help the youth in your life develop leadership and citizenship while learning important creative skills!

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July 6, 2011

Once upon a time: A 4-H experience

Misunderstood Continued from B6

4-H member to learn. It’s important for the members to exhibit good sportsmanship.

4-H members are responsible and hardworking.

4-H instills strength, independence, and confidence in youth. One of the ways these skills are built is through 4-H projects. These projects range from cows and chickens to shooting sports, small engines, creative arts, clowning, cooking, sewing, natural resources, and more.

The 4-H member picks whichever project or projects interest them. The projects are designed to be completed independently with little help from others.

This process of completing Project Judging builds confidence especially when it is repeated over the years. However sometimes things don’t go as well as the 4-H member hoped.

This presents them with an opportunity to grow and realize that just because they didn’t win it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be proud of what they accomplished.

4-H members can learn as much from losing as they can from winning and they develop the strength to keep moving toward their goals.

Another way 4-H instills independence and confidence is through international hosting and traveling opportunities with the 4-H International Program. A 4-H family can host a foreign exchange student or 4-H members can travel to Japan, Australia, Costa Rica, Norway, Finland, or Argentina.

4-H members are driven and determined when it comes to competition and goal setting. They like to win and they have a drive that is not usually seen in schools.

4-H gives its members choices. Each member chooses what project they want to do and because they want to do it they have the drive and determination to do it well!

While many people still hear 4-H and think cows and chickens, more and more people are realizing that 4-H members are really young leaders.

Young leaders who are confident talking to people; who have learned to be responsible for themselves, their animals, and other people; and who have learned to set goals and achieve them.

They are respectful of other people and other ideas. The leadership skills of 4-H members set them apart from the crowd.

The 4-H Pledge sums up the 4-H philosophy: I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

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By Avery Slusher | 4-H member

Avery Slusher and Sapphire

Once upon a time, a 9-yearold girl was so excited to be an actual 4-H member. As a Cloverbud, she hadn’t been able to show an animal at the fair. She had chickens and really wanted to show them. Now she could!

She studied everything she needed to know about chickens and practiced showmanship with her favorite chicken, Sapphire.

Then the fair was finally here!

She brought her chicken to the poultry barn and made her comfortable with hay, water, food, and Sapphire’s favorite treats.

She put a picture of her holding

Sapphire on the cage so Sapphire wouldn’t miss her.

The next morning, it was her turn to compete in the Poultry Show! She was nervous, but couldn’t wait to show everything that she’d learned, especially because she was a city girl and not everyone expected her to be able to know these things. But she loved animals, knew how to care for them. As she was waiting for her class, all of a sudden, “Spwack!” She looked down and saw that Sapphire had just pooped on her jeans! A super big poop! She realized that her chicken must be just as nervous as she was. She whispered, “Don’t be scared. I’m with you,” into Sap-

phire’s ear. Her mom giggled and helped her hose it off and it wasn’t a moment too soon.

It was her turn to show. She was ready and Sapphire was too!

She followed the judge’s directions and answered all of his questions perfectly. The judge announced, “Reserve goes to …” her! He called her name! Then the fair queen handed her a huge trophy and red ribbon. The little girl walked out of the ring with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen! It was something she would never forget.

But, do you want to know the best part of this memory story?

I’m the little girl and this best 4-H memory ever is mine!

Children learn to balance budgets, meet responsibilities

In Hamilton County 4-H, Cincinnati kids learn important life skills, like how to manage their finances, make a budget, balance a checkbook, and be a smart consumer.

In 4-H clubs, youth have the opportunity to take four different ageappropriate personal finance projects. Youth learn about making a budget, record keeping, goal setting, communicating about money, credit, banking, advertising, and becoming a smart con-

sumer. They are able to demonstrate this knowledge at their 4-H club meetings and every summer at the fair. At the 4-H Community Fair, each youth who takes the same project competes against the others to see who did the best job.

4-H also goes into schools to do group money management programs for an entire grade level or for an individual classroom. For older youth, our most popular program is called Real

Money, Real World. It is an active, hands-on experience that gives young people the opportunity to make lifestyle and budget choices similar to those they will make as adults.

The highlight of the program is a simulation, where students assume the role of a 25-year-old adult who must support a family. They have a job, a monthly salary, and the number of children they are raising. Students learn to subtract savings, taxes, and health insurance

amounts from their income. The amount of money left over is what they have to spend during the simulation activity. At the simulation, students must visit stations representing real-life businesses. Throughout the activity, students keep track of their finances and attempt to complete the simulation with a positive balance.

For younger youth, our most popular program is called Making Cents of It. In this program, students

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learn how to recognize and count cash and coins, as well as how to make change. They also learn the history of money, the difference between wants and needs, and how to make a financial goal and save for it.

Money management has never been a more important skill for people of all ages than it is today.

For more information about 4-H money management programs, please contact Betsy DeMatteo at dematteo.15@osu.edu.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

LOVELAND (HAMILTON CO.)

1619 Loveland Ave.: Flores David Louis Tr to Newman Jonathan; $112,000.

433 Loveland Ave.: Westaway Robert E. & Diane M. to Hogan Peggy Anne Tr; $234,750.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP

991 Caribou Run Lane, Chelisa & Billy McCord Jr. to Andrew & Lisa Morgan, 0.5645 acre, $190,000.

1202 East Glen Echo Lane, Kelly Eichmann to HSBC Bank USA NA, 0.2150 acre, $135,000.

1478 Foxtale Court, Chris & Lori Blum to Tonya Bushman, trustee, 0.2940 acre, $178,300.

6070 Jerry Lee Drive, Mark Webster & Shawn Debord to Robin Dejager Kennedy, $111,000.

5611 Kay Drive, Daniel Lee Broyles to Donald Broyles Jr., $40,000.

5897 Meadow Lark Court, Joel & Heather Peschke to Thomas & Misty Winkler, $203,000.

5817 Monassas Run Road, Joshua & Jenna Smith to Ronald & Sheila May, 0.2900 acre, $129,000.

1401 Muirfield Lane, Martha Mollohan to Nancy Kowatsch, $162,000.

979 Paxton Lake Drive, Robert & Linda Fulcher to David & Dayna Sargent, 0.4370 acre, $325,000.

5968 Roan Road, Dennis & Clarine Pollard to CitiMortgage Inc., $174,912.

1090 Sophia Drive, Greycliff Development LLC to NVR Inc., $55,000.

1082 Sophia Drive, NVR, INC. to Derek & Katie McDaniel, $259,025.

5622 Wittmer Meadows Drive, NVR, INC. to Ryan Thornley, 0.3079 acre, $181,435.

1521 Woodstrail Lane, Daniel & Sara Dyer, trustees to Sabrina Mills, 0.4700 acre, $459,000.

Arrests/citations

Cortlend R. Mason, 29, 1251 Highway 465, re-cite other department, re-cite other department, June 22.

Juvenile, 15, curfew-hours of, June 24.

Juvenile, 17, curfew-hours of, June 24.

Juvenile, 17, obstructing official business, June 24.

Latrisha D. Mason, 29, 797 W. Main St. F, drug paraphernalia, June 24.

Rocky Tyler Brown, 27, 890 W. Loveland Ave. F10, domestic violence, June 24.

Donte S. Siler, 21, 10258 Cornavin

SYMMES TOWNSHIP

Humphrey Road: Johnston Parke B. & Mary M. to Land Resource LLC; $70,000.

Johnston Lane: Johnston Parke B. & Mary M. to Land Resource LLC; $70,000.

Loveland Trace Court: Mckinney Developers LLC to Two G. Holdings LLC; $100,000.

Loveland Trace Court: Mckinney Developers LLC to Two G. Holdings LLC; $100,000.

11942 Riveroaks Drive: Henry Jerry K. & Jennifer A. to Julian Dominc J.; $328,000.

11969 Carrington Court: Hutchens Kelli A. to Nagendra Doddaballapur; $270,000.

9246 Witherbone Court: Spatz Kristin M. to Gansle Kristina; $418,000.

9830 Union Cemetery Road: Metzger Mark D. & Traci L. to Schymanski Meghan; $150,000.

9925 Stonebridge Drive: Slack Jay P. & Delane B. to Ross Ronald Douglas; $215,750.

Court, drug abuse-possess/use, traffic control devices obedience, June 24.

William Hall, 34, 7501 School Road, drug abuse-possess/use, June 25.

Gregory W. Bloomfield, 25, 890 W. Loveland Ave. F4, assault, June 26.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP

At 890 W. Loveland Ave., June 26.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damage

Incidents/investigations Assault

Curfew-hours of

At 129 Karl Brown Way, June 24.

At 890 W. Loveland Ave., June 22.

LEGAL NOTICE OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP The regular July 5, 2011 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, has been canceled and re-scheduled for Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road.

John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 1001647554

Arrests/citations

Brett J. Wrightsman, 28, 60 Melody Lane, theft, June 14.

Juvenile, 17, criminal damage, June 15.

Juvenile, 17, domestic violence, June 15.

Anthony Short, 18, 5508 Timber Court, underage consumption, June 16.

Screen in door was cut at 1637 Fairway Crest, June 13.

Metal damaged on coin washer/dryer units at 14 Meadows, June 14.

Holes punched in walls at 969 Ohio 28 No. 90, June 14.

Eggs thrown at residence at 5327 Oak Crest, June 15.

Mailbox damaged at 5657 Sherwood, June 16.

Vehicles damaged at 5479 Country Lane, June 17.

Domestic violence

Drug abuse-possess/use

At Cherokee Drive and West Loveland Avenue, June 24.

At 1406 W. Loveland Ave., June 25.

Obstructing official business

At 10692 Betty Ray Drive, June 21.

Re-cite other department

At 126 S. Lebanon Road, June 27.

Theft

At 650 Loveland-Madeira Road, June 21.

Criminal mischief

Eggs thrown at vehicles and driveway was “toilet papered” at 1553 Wild Cherry, June 15.

Criminal trespass

Trespassing on property at 6692 Coke Ave., June 17.

Domestic violence

At Valley Forge, June 15.

Fraud

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Male stated ID used with no authorization at 1285 Pebble Brook No. 3, June 17.

Theft

Gasoline not paid for at Thornton’s; $50 at Ohio 28, June 13.

Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $51 at U.S. 50, June 13.

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Seretta Clark

Seretta Clark, 82, of Loveland died June 29.

Survived by son, John Clark; daughters Barbara Pierce, Diane (Blair) Wheeler and Sheliah (Mike) Peal; brother, Bryant (Wanda) Roark; sister, Ruby (Present) Saylor; grandchildren Julie Begley, Renee Hardin, Dawn Bethel, Robert Wheeler Jr., Sheri Wheeler, Doug Clark, Terry Clark, Andrea Carlock, John Paul Clark, Erica Maher, Jessica Auckerman, Angela Clark, Adam Peal, Amy Peal, Andrew Peal, Michael Clark Jr., Shaun Clark and Jessie Clark; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents Frank and Martha (nee Slusher) Roark; son, Donald Clark; ad siblings Hazel Monhollen, Samuel Roark, James Blevin “JB” Roark, Rose Catherine Bledsoe, Frank Roark Jr. and Doshia Mink.

Services were June 29 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. BOX 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

Frederick Ertel

Frederick Ertel, 87, of Symmes Township died June 26.

Survived by wife Catherine (nee Reeves) Ertel; sons Joe (Suzette) Ertel and David Ertel; daughters Jane (Dan) Zimmerman, Barbara Phillips and Susan Antoun; brother, Larry Ertel; sister, Donna Hart; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents Fred and Grace (nee McInt) Ertel; and brother, Earl Ertel.

Services are private. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

Helen Frances Gordon

Helen Frances Gordon, 66, of Loveland died June 23.

Survived by sons Raymond A. (Jane) Gordon and Scot E. Gordon; parents Herbert Hood and Mary (nee Greene) Gordon; brother, Lawrence Hamilton Jr., sisters Roberta Dixie, Marcia Britt and Bonita Adekeye; grandchildren Raymond H., Allen J., Bridget N. and Camille M. Gordon; mother-in-law, Ruth Gordon; and several nieces

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Preceded in death by stepfather, Lawrence E. Hamilton Sr. and husband, Raymond Eugene Gordon.

Services were Gordon June 30 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland.

Paul H. Rump

Paul H. Rump, 80, formerly of Loveland died June 16.

Survived by wife, Diane Rump; children Michael (Alice) Rump, Susan (Matt) Brennan and Todd (Brenda) Rump; grandchildren Steven, Eric, Christina, Courtney, Katie, Madeline and Blake; greatgrandchild, Evelinn; and many relatives still living in Germany.

Preceded in death by father, Heinrich Rump; and mother, Herminia Rump.

Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

Clifford Schatzman

Clifford Schatzman, 78, of Camp Dennison died June 22.

Survived by children Cliff Jr., Craig (Robyn) and Judy Schatzman; grandchildren Samantha, Craig Jr., Paige and Jacob Schatzman and Jason and Michael Hopkins; and siblings Richard, Anne, Ruby, Norman and Loretta.

Preceded in death by wife, Irene Schatzman.

Services were June 30 at CraverRiggs Funeral Home and Crematory, Milford. Memorials to: the American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

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