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Promise, concern behind freeze Union OK’s contract with wage freeze

By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

LOVELAND — A collective bargaining group representing some 200 Loveland City Schools support staff agreed to accept a wage freeze through the 2012-2013 school year to fulfill a promise and for the benefit of students.

That’s according to the group’s president, Tracy Scott of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local No. 363.

In return for the wage freeze, the Ohio Association of Public School Employees will get a monetary stipend in the 2013-2014 school year and a 1.9-percent in-

The 2012 Citizen’s Budget Guide: Election Edition is largely the work of former Loveland management intern Shelby Copenhaver of Claiborne, a 2011 graduate of Loveland High School who is studying business and psychology at Miami University, where she will be a sophomore this fall. PROVIDED

Loveland to post online tax guide

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LOVELAND — Loveland voters will decide Nov. 6 whether to approve a 0.25-percent hike in the city’s income tax rate and Loveland will by Friday, Aug. 24, post what it says is a neutral informational guide about it on its website.

Loveland City Manager Tom Carroll said the “2012 Citizen’s Budget Guide: Election Edition” – which will be featured on the city’s home page at www.lovelandoh.com – will outline the consequences of a successful vote and an unsuccessful vote in terms of city services and how the votes will affect an individual’s wallet.

If approved, the proposal to increase Loveland’s income tax rate from 1 percent to 1.25 percent would generate just over $857,000 annually. Residents who work in other cities would continue to get full credit for incomes taxes they pay elsewhere and retirees who earn no income would not be affected.

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Loveland will by Friday, Aug. 24, post an informational guide about a proposal to approve a 0.25-percent hike in the city’s income-tax rate Nov. 6.

“Since this is a city publication, the text neither argues for or against the tax,” Carroll said of the 2012 Citizen’s Budget Guide: Election Edition, a draft of which was presented to Loveland City Council Aug. 14.

“The city can present infor-

mation to voters in a factual manner.”

Carroll said educational materials also will be mailed to residents’ homes. The budget for the mailed materials is about $4,700, or less than $1 per household, Carroll said.

The draft 2012 Citizen’s Budget Guide: Election Edition says Loveland will lose between $950,000 and $1.1 million a year by 2013 – largely due to state revenue cuts and also because of declining property values that result in lower property taxes.

The draft guide says the city has cut more than $500,000 from its general fund over the past three years.

The 2012 Citizen’s Budget Guide: Election Edition is largely the work of former Loveland management intern Shelby Copenhaver of Claiborne, a 2011 graduate of Loveland High School who is studying business and psychology at Miami University, where she will be a

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Road work should be finished by Nov. 15

By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

MIAMI TWP. — The annual Holiday Parade, which was canceled last year because of road construction, returns to the township this fall.

Work on Ohio Business 28, the traditional parade route, should be completed by the end of August, said Larry Fronk. township administrator.

The Business 28 project, which began in 2011, included street improvements and the addition of sidewalks and new lighting.

“The parade will be awesome with our new boulevard,” Trustee Mary Makley Wolfe said.

“The new sidewalks will help,” said Krystin Thibodeau, township recreation director.

The parade will begin 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15, and will run along Business 28 between the Meijer store at 1082 Ohio 28 and

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crease in the 2014-2015 school year.

“Our board promised pay freezes and we agreed a few years back and we all have followed through on the promises made to our community and our voters,” Scott said.

“The most important issue is that we provide our kids with the best education that Loveland has to offer and we at OAPSE strive for that also.”

The Loveland Board of Education voted Aug. 7 to approve the contract negotiated with and already approved by the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local No. 363.

The collective-bargaining unit has 202 members and includes

the Miami Plaza shopping center at 876 Ohio 28.

Thibodeau said officials still have not determined in which direction the parade will run.

In the past, the parade featured high school marching bands, lighted floats and police and fire vehicles.

Fronk said Meijer this year has agreed to contribute $4,700 to help sponsor the parade.

For more information on the parade, contact the recreation department at 248-3727.

The Milford High School cheerleaders and marching band participated in the 2009 Miami Township Holiday Parade.

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A2 • LOVELAND HERALD • AUGUST 22, 2012

Heavy police patrols for start of school Pole-mounted radar being used in city

Community Press staff report LOVELAND — Loveland police warn they will be out in force – with their pole-mounted radar – for the start of school.

Officers in high-visibility patrols will enforce speed violations in all school zones as well as stop-sign violations in

neighborhoods near schools for two weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 20.

The first day of school for St. Columban School was Tuesday, Aug. 21, and the first day of school for the Loveland City Schools is Monday, Aug. 27.

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sophomore this fall.

Carroll said the guide will be the latest in a myriad of financial information available on Loveland’s website.

“We already have a special page on our website

about budget matters, www.lovelandoh.com/ budget, and this will be a great resource for residents to stay in the loop about proposed cuts, tax rates and all kinds of other information,” Carroll said.

Meanwhile, Loveland has said it hopes to mount a cooperative campaign with Symmes Township for a fire and emergency medi-

cal services levy for the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department in 2014.

Promise

Public School Employees Local No. 363 contract expired in June 2011. » A 1.5 percent stipend based on 2012-2013 wage schedules for the 2013-2014 school year, payable over 24 equal pays. » A 1.9 percent increase to all wage schedules for the 2014-2015 school year.

John Marschhausen, superintendent of the Loveland City Schools, praised the Ohio Association of Public School Employees

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custodians, secretaries, educational aides, bus drivers and student-activity monitors.

The contract includes: » » A wage freeze and no step increases (based on years worked and education) for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. The last Ohio Association of

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A draft of the 2012 Citizen’s Budget Guide: Election Edition says that without additional revenue, Loveland will have to make cuts for years to come. In 2013 and 2014 alone, the draft guide says, the city would have to: » cut three part-time police officers and lay off one full-time police officer; » reduce road resurfacing funding by 50 percent; » lay off one streetmaintenance worker; » eliminate the assistant city manager position; » discontinue the summer internship program for Loveland High School alumni; » eliminate the city’s beautification program; » cut employee training; » discontinue the Fourth of July fireworks and parade.

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“I am encouraged that we were able to work through the negotiations process in a professional, amiable and productive manner,” Marschhausen said.

Scott agreed with Marschhausen’s assessment of the negotiations.

“The administration was very professional with our negotiating team,” Scott said.

“We came to a comprised solution that we feel will benefit all concerned.

“We are very pleased with the outcome and look forward to the coming contractual years,” Scott said.

The salaries of all Loveland City Schools employees — including teachers and administrators – were frozen for the 2012-2013 school year.

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AUGUST 22, 2012 • LOVELAND HERALD • A3

Miami Twp. studies fire, EMS collaboration

By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

MIAMI TWP. — Township officials have hired a private firm to do a study of fire department and EMS calls for surrounding communities, a follow-up to a study done last year.

The trustees July 17 authorized paying MSA Architects of Cincinnati up to

$11,200 to conduct the study.

“The purpose is to see if there is an opportunity for collaboration and if we have the capacity to help each other,” said Administrator Larry Fronk.

The study would look at fire and EMS calls and response times for communities such as Loveland, Milford, Goshen Township, Union Township and Stonelick Township, according to a proposal submitted

by MSA. Fire Chief Jim Whitworth said MSA did a study

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in 2011 of fire and EMS calls within the township.

The study involved plotting on maps data such as number of calls, coverage areas and response times, he said.

Whitworth said the study found average response times ranged from five to six minutes.

The study also identified areas of high call volume, he said.

“We got a good look at where we might improve coverage areas,” Whitworth said.

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“It’s what the citizens are willing to support,” he said.

Whitworth said one of the reasons for the second study is to look for ways to save money through collaboration.

“There may be areas where we can share services,” he said.

He said a fire station could be located near the border of another community, making it possible to jointly staff the station and share costs.

Before that can happen, the necessary data must be

collected, Whitworth said.

“We feel any decisions need to be data driven,” Fronk said. “We’re gathering the data and looking at where we need to be in the future.”

Trustee Mary Makley Wolff agreed the studies were important to plan for future needs.

“It’s a nice tool to communicate with residents about what the needs are,” she said. “This is stuff we have to do to be successful at planning in the future.”

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three fire stations: A central station at 5888 McPicken Drive near Ohio 28, a south station at 1154 U.S. 50 in Perintown and a north station at Wards Corner and Branch Hill-Guinea roads.

Whitworth said the study showed the need for additional fire stations in the Day Heights area along Ohio 131 and in the northern part of the township.

But a new fire station costs least $1 million to build, he said, which may be too high a price tag in this economy.

The job description for Symmes Township’s administrator was recently changed to be more project-specific.

The Board of Trustees approved a rewrite of Adminstrator Brian Elliff’s job description at its meeting Aug. 7, taking the threepage document generally outlining what is expected of him and adding more specific tasks and a list of projects, Elliff said.

A managerial position which oversees the general operation of the township’s government, the administrator will be required to fulfill specific tasks that are more hands-on and proactive than the previous description calls for.

Elliff will be more involved with creating the annual budget, overseeing tasks designated to other em-

ployees, proactively searching for additional economic opportunities for the township and more.

“There’s more detail in the description of items they want me to accomplish,” Elliff said about the changes. “More specific goals and objectives are now written down.”

Those objectives include a two-page appendix of plans and tasks designat-

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A4 • LOVELAND HERALD • AUGUST 22, 2012

Clermont honors police officers

Annual awards given at Police Appreciation Banquet

By Lisa J. Mauch loveland@communitypress.com

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The 29th annual Police Appreciation Banquet took place earlier this year at the Holiday Inn Eastgate.

A special award was given to Judge George Pattison for his many years of organizing the event.

The 2012 award recipients are: » Officer James Taylor - Officer of the Year Small Department. For the past two years, Goshen has been recognized nationally for the Goshen National Night Out event, which Taylor has been instrumental in organizing. He also created the Boys & Girls Club in Goshen, the Goshen Community Center and the Warrior Scholarship Fund. » Officer Chris Wilson Officer of the Year Large

Department. While working for the Union Township Police Department, Wilson investigated 34 known separate offenses committed

by Tracy Kuhlman and coconspirator Steven Gebhart, who had broken into numerous vehicles and residences to steal items and committed credit card fraud. The closure of this case and recovery of stolen items started with a routine traffic stop made by Wilson. After his investigation, Wilson compiled a case against Kuhlman and Gebhart. As a result, Gebhart was sentenced to a long prison term at a state penal facility and Kuhlman is waiting extradition from an Indiana prison to face charges in Clermont County. » Officer Tim Budai Traffic Officer of the Year Small Department. Work-

KeyBank Vice President Joe Schiesler, left, congratulates Judge George Pattison while Pattison's assistant Pat Aubrey looks on. Pattison was recognized for his many years working on the Police Appreciation Banquet. LISA J. MAUCH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS ing out of the Goshen Township Police Department, Budai is responsible for answering almost every service call that comes in during his shift. In 2011, he handled more than 2,100 service calls. In between these calls, Budai focuses his efforts on keeping the roadways safe. Last year, he issued citations to 104 suspended drivers, 31 other traffic citations, 194 traffic warnings and made 84 warrant arrests. » Trooper Nathan Pabin - Traffic Officer of the Year Large Department. Pabin has been with the Ohio Highway State Patrol’s Batavia Post since 2006. He has been selected twice for Trooper of the Year honors and earned a District 8 Trooper of the Year award.

In 2011, Pabin removed 160 impaired drivers from the road and initiated more than 2,400 traffic stops. He

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has had numerous court appearances due to his high number of drunk driver arrests and has developed a reputation with judges, prosecutors and attorneys as a credible, knowledgeable and well-prepared officer. » Det. Kevin Corbett Criminal Investigator of

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the Year Small Department. Corbett has worked at the Loveland Police Department since 1999. He has worked diligently to solve cases, help fellow officers, and establish an excellent reputation with other agencies and the prosecutor’s offices of three counties. In 2011, Corbett was assigned the role of full-time investigator.

Many of the 96 cases he handled he assigned himself to free up road officers for other duties. Two of his more notable cases involved getting a confession out of a suspected bank robber and a confession from a robber who preyed on the elderly. » Josh Bail - Criminal Investigator of the Year Large Department. During July 2011, Bail closed by arrest, with confessions, 16 burglaries for the Union Township Police Department while working with five other investigators to balance 150 open cases.

Bail spent a significant amount of time surveying pawn shops looking for items taken from the burglaries and the people who pawned them. He was instrumental in the return of a substantial amount of property to the rightful owners. » Dep. Investigator Matthew Farmer, Dep. Investigator Michael Robinson, crime scene Investigator Gregg Shelley, Dep. Investigator B.J. Boerger, Investigative Sgt. Chris Stratton, Lt. Steve Leahy, Dep. Investigator Greg Moran and Dep. Investigator Lori Saylor - Best Investigative Effort Multi-Jurisdictional. Members of the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit were assigned the case of Zuhal Sexton, who was assaulted by an unknown person in her Amelia home. » Sgt. Jerry “Keith” Belcher - Medal of Honor.

On May 21, 2011, Belcher of the Milford Police Department responded to a report of an emotionally disturbed man attempting suicide by jumping off the Milford Parkway Bridge into the East Fork of the Little Miami River. Upon arrival, Belcher found the

man had jumped into the river and was clinging to a tree root with his head barely above water. He refused to grab onto a rescue disk the fire department threw him. Belcher swam to the subject in frigid water and was able to remove him from the river. Fire personnel examined the man and discovered hypothermia was setting in.

Belcher’s actions saved his life. » Officer Alex Koszo Medal of Honor. Koszo and Officer Joe Pangallo of the Union Township Police Department Aug. 23, 2011, were executing an arrest warrant at a residence located above a business on Ohio 74. Pangallo was attacked by a pit bull owned by the building’s residents.

As Pangallo fell backwards and the dog climbed up his chest, Koszo drew his gun and placed an accurate shot to the dog’s chest area while Pangallo was still falling. His quick decision saved his partner from possible traumatic injury or death. » Gary Morse - Citizens Award. Officer Kevin Petrocelli of the Miami Township Police Department met Morse while on patrol at a Subway restaurant three years ago. Morse approached him wanting to provide 30 turkey dinners for needy families as part of the Shop with a Cop Program. The Morse family continued their donations to the program every year.

Then March 26, Petrocelli received word from Evans Funeral Home that Morse had died and the family requested all contributions go towards Shop with a Cop. » Stephanie Ross - Citizens Award. Ross is a victim’s advocate who works with the Clermont County Prosecutor’s Office. She covers all aspects of the municipal court, bond hearings, pre-trial dates, trials and preliminary hearings for all the prosecutors. She has helped 1,503 separate victims over the last year. Ross works with victims in vehicular homicide cases. » Capt. Stephen Rogers - Retired Officer Recognition. Rogers successfully completed more than 30 years of honorable service with the Miami Township Police Department. » Officer Bill Williams Retired Officer Recognition. Williams began his career in law enforcement in 1980 as a part-time officer with the village of Owensville. In 1982, he accepted a full-time position with the Goshen Township Police Department. He stayed there until 1988, when he was recruited to organize and supervise Clermont County’s first multijurisdictional drug task force. » Officer Bill Dunkman - Retired Officer Recognition. Dunkman was sworn in with the Union Township Police Department in 1985 after having spent time with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. » Chief Eugene “Gene” Ferrara - Col. Paul Ferrara Memorial Law Enforcement Leadership Award.

Chief Ferrara began his career in law enforcement in 1961 with the Cincinnati Police Division. He received an Ohio Congressional Commendation and the 1975 Hamilton County Police Association’s Officer of the Year award for his work in developing the Special Weapons and Tactics team for Cincinnati.

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AUGUST 22, 2012 • LOVELAND HERALD • A5

Senior Services to host polo match Weekend starts with Friday night gala Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

Clermont Senior Services is gearing up for the “Royal in Red Charity Weekend” to raise money for the agency.

Festivities kick-off at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, with the Touching Hearts Gala and Auction at the Peterloon Estate in Indian Hill.

This event replaces the Arts, Antiques and Collectibles auction that took place the last 12 years the same weekend.

The gala begins with a social hour featuring hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and music along with a silent auction. The live auction will take place during dinner, which begins at 7:30 p.m. About 9 p.m., gourmet desserts will be available along with music for dancing.

The polo players will attend the gala. The teams will be from the Midwest.

This is a one-of-a-kind event in the Greater Cincinnati area, said Frankie Hughart, CSS development and strategic relations manager.

At 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, the Congressional Polo Cup, a sanctioned polo event, will take place at Miami Meadows Park, 1546 Ohio 131 in Miami Township. The park will open at 10 a.m.

This is the first year for a polo event and organizers say the unique fund-raising effort already is being noticed.

“It’s getting a lot of at-

Clermont Senior Services is gearing up for its “Royal in Red Charity Weekend” Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 to raise money for the agency. Part of the weekend will be the Congressional Polo Cup Sept. 8 at Miami Meadows Park. FILE PHOTO tention,” Clermont Senior Services Executive Director and CEO Cindy Gramke said.

The polo match will include the traditional divot stomp.

“It’s kind of like (a scene from) ‘Pretty Woman,’” Gramke said.

According to www.newbridgepolo.com, a divot stomp is the “ceremonial stomping of the divots. During half-time of a match, spectators are invited to go onto the field to participate in this polo tradition, which has developed to not only help replace mounds of earth that are torn up by the horses hooves, but to afford spectators the opportunity to walk about and socialize.”

Firefighters committed to receive training Promise three years of service to department

By John Seney jseney@communitypress.com

MIAMI TWP. — The trustees approved paying for the paramedic training of two firefighters in exchange for a three-year commitment to working for the fire department.

The training requests were approved July 17 for Firefighter/EMT Kevin Johnson and Firefighter/ EMS Volunteer Daniel Cayse.

Administrator Larry Fronk said the two will attend the UC Paramedic Academy at UC Blue Ash. The program runs from August to June 2013 and leads to a paramedic certification, he said.

The cost for each firefighter is $8,257.60.

“In exchange for the township providing this training, both firefighters have committed to working for Miami Township for the next three years and to util-

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will be set up for businesses to promote products and services.

The champagne brunch is at noon. The final game is at 1:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the events will benefit seniors using Clermont Senior Services.

“Our biggest thing is to be able to supplement Meals-on-Wheels, our transportation program and in-home care,” Gramke said.

Tickets to the gala are $100 and tickets to the Key Private Bank Hospitality

ize their new skills in service to the residents of Miami Township,” Fronk said.

Should either firefighter leave before three years, he would pay back to the township the prorated cost of training, Fronk said.

“Cross training our employees will continue to allow the township to maximize its resources and efficiently provide services to our residents,” he said.

The issue of making a commitment for training was raised at a trustees workshop meeting in April when a training request for another firefighter was approved.

“We’re training people and it makes them more marketable,” said Trustee Mary Makley Wolff at the April meeting. “If they they receive an education they should be required to give back a certain amount of time.”

Fire Chief Jim Whitworth said Johnson is a part-time firefighter and Cayse is a volunteer.

“We pay for training in return for service,” he said.

“It’s in the community’s interest.”

Another feature is the Pretty Hat Contest. During half-time, judging will take place near the VIP tent and a winner will be announced. Hats similar to those seen at the Kentucky Derby are welcome. Many

volunteers are making their own. There is no entry fee, said Hughart.

Chick-fil-A will present a children’s area with activities. Tailgating is permitted, but concessions will be available. A vendor area

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Reservations are not required for the polo matches. For more information, call 724-1255 or visit the Clermont Senior Services website, www.clermontseniors.com .

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Rubber Duck Regatta facts At 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

2, the Freestore Foodbank will celebrate the 18th annual Rubber Duck Regatta, the organization’s largest fundraiser. Here are some fun facts surrounding the event: » The Freestore Foodbank’s Rubber Duck Regatta is the largest and longest-running rubber duck race in the world. » During the event, as many as 150,000 rubber ducks will be dumped into the Ohio River from a semi trailer suspended from the Purple People Bridge. » The owner of the winning duck will win a brand new 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan and possibly $1 mil-

lion if their duck is the “Million Dollar Duck.”

The second place winner will receive $100 in Kroger gift cards per week, for an entire year ($5,200 total)!

Five additional runnersup will be awarded $500 cash from Kemba Credit Union. » The total weight of the ducks dropped into the Ohio River tips the scales at 22,500 pounds. » It takes hundreds of volunteers nearly 2,000 hours to prepare for the Rubber Duck Regatta.

This includes such tasks as prepping the ducks for flight, cleaning them up post-race and of course, managing the flow of

events on the day of the event. » Ducks participating in the Rubber Duck Regatta are well-traveled. They fly into Cincinnati from all over the country, including Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; Evansville, IN, and Aspen, CO. » For just $25 – the price of six ducks – the Freestore Foodbank can feed a family of four for an entire week. Last year’s duck sales netted more than $700,000, enough to provide more than 2.5 million meals. » Even mascot Quacky is digital again this year!

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Individuals can buy ducks online at www.rubberduckregatta. org and by phone at (513) 929DUCK (3825).

Individuals can also buy ducks at all KEMBA Credit Union locations and Kroger stores (at the checkout).

Brochures are available at select Frisch’s restaurants and local Cincinnati Bell business stores.

Ducks can also be bought on the day of the race – just look for the giant inflatable ducks along either side of the riverfront.

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Some of the quilts belong to the museum, but the rest are on loan from community members and many have stories to tell.

The admission fee of $5 per adult will benefit the historical society.

One quilt on display is a red and green on white “Tulips and Currants” Pennsylvania Dutch design. Made in Upper Milford, Pennsylvania, in 1850, this was passed down from great-great-grandmother to the present owner in Milford.

Another quilt was brought back this year for

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The quilt has blue and white “Wild Rose Snowflakes” made between1937 and 1939.

Also on display will be an extremely rare 18th century 96” square whole cloth quilt made of linseywoolsey fabric.

On display will be more than dozen plus quilts that will be auctioned after the exhibit at 5:30 p.m. The quilts to be sold will span more than100 years. These quilts will have a set opening bid price; any monies over that will be tax deductible. All proceeds will benefit the museum.

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The event occurs each year at 3 p.m. on the Sunday before Labor Day, as part of P&G Riverfest prior to the Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks, which draws more than a half million people to the riverfront.

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AUGUST 22, 2012 • LOVELAND HERALD • A7

Ursuline students travel to Germany

Ursuline Academy students and faculty who visited Germany, from left: front, Abby Ballard (Mason), Megan Darlington (Mason), Maria Hale (Fairfield), Allison Manares (Liberty Township), Grace Ries (Liberty Township) and Meghan Bowers (Fairfield); middle, Lauren Rust (Loveland), Carly McCain (Milford), Meghan Moeller (Mason), Elaina Weingartner (Liberty Township), Anna Kremer (Loveland) and Lynda Hoffman-Jeep (Blue Ash); back, Tessa-Lynn Wiedmann (Loveland), Lauren Shouse (Milford), Helen Ladrick (Anderson Township), Stephanie Beck (Mason), Sarah Neltner (Montgomery), Em Meurer (Mason) and Jill Hallahan (Cincinnati). THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG echoed the sentiment.

“I’m so glad I got to spend part of my summer in Germany. I made many new friends both from Aachen and the Ursuline group. It was such a great experience and taught me a lot about a different culture. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!”

Hoffman-Jeep explained that some of the highlights in Aachen were the walking tour which tells the tale of the city since the time of the Romans and the role that water has played there throughout history: Aa-

chen is a spa city with many hot springs.

The tour of the Aachen Cathedral further deepens the history of the city, focusing on Charlemagne and his reign there. In Cologne they visited the St. Ursula Chapel and learned about its history and the history of St. Ursula, who is the patron saint of Cologne.

They also took a walking tour of this rich and complex city on the Rhine.

They traveled by train to Ahrweiler, the site of the Mother House of the Ursuline Sisters in Germany.

The Ursuline convent,

church and school is located at the top of a hill just outside of the scenic village.

“It reminds me of the Harry Potter castle,” Hoffman-Jeep said. “When we traveled to Berlin we visited the Jewish Museum, took in an opera, traveled outside of the city to the former secret service prison used during the time of the East Germans when the city was divided. We also shopped, took walking tours to several important historical monuments, the capital building itself, the Reichstag and the Bran-

Main Event kicks off Aug. 24

Archbishop Moeller High School announces the parents who will lead this year’s Main Event Charity Auction: Chris and Theresa Hoffer and Dom and Lisa Iacovone of Liberty Township.

Both families have sons who will be seniors this fall and sons who have graduated. They have been actively involved in Moeller’s academic and athletic programs throughout their sons’ years, but they say they are particularly looking forward to this special event that supports the school’s tuition assistance programs.

The co-chairs will hold the annual Main Event Kick-Off Event & Parent Social from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 24, in the school’s activity center.

“We’ve seen first- hand the importance of a Moeller education for young men who without tuition assistance a Moeller catholic education would not be possible,” Dom Iacovone said.

Said Theresa Hoffer, “The Main Event also gives families a wonderful op-

that will help them appreciate the importance of the Family Spirit at Moeller High School.”

To RSVP, contact Betsy Morgan at 791-1680, ext.

1303, or email her at BMorgan@Moeller.org.

More information about the kick-off event is available online at www.Moeller.org (see “Support Moeller”).

To become involved in the Main Event Auction by being a sponsor, a volunteer, or a donor, call Hoelker in the Main Event Office at 791-1680, ext. 1304, or email her at LHoelker@Moeller.org.

Moeller Main Event Charity Auction Gala co-chairs are, from left: Chris and Theresa Hoffer and Dom and Lisa Iacovone. THANKS TO LOUISE HOELKER portunity to volunteer at their son’s school. Planning for the event all year and then attending it next spring is a great way for families to get involved at Moeller and make our school an even better place to develop leadership in young men.”

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tor Louise Hoelker said, “The kick-off parent social is a great way for everyone to learn more about the event, sign up to be a volunteer, meet other parents, and get to know our school leadership. However parents choose to get involved at Moeller, they’ll have a chance to meet new people

COLLEGE CORNER Graduates

» Loveland resident Nancy Stamp graduated with a master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut. » Loveland resident Katherine A. Schulhoff graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

Dean’s lists

» Loveland resident Samuel Robert Cleary made the dean’s list at the University of Iowa. He is in the liberal srts and sciences

program. » Loveland resident Katherine A. Schulhoff was named to the dean’s list for the winter semester at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. » Brian M. Boyle of Symmes Township was named to the dean’s list at Virginia Military Institute. » Christian Estoquia, a graduate of Goshen High School and a Loveland resident; Emily Spotts, an Ursuline Academy graduate and Loveland resident; and Shannon Trame, an Ursuline

Academy grad and Loveland resident; were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Bellarmine University.

Estoquia is an exercise science major.

Spotts is an elementary education major.

Trame is an exercise science major. » Austin Schneider of Loveland was named to the spring dean’s list at Wright State Universit

denburg Gate. We also toured the city by boat. Although we traveled together and had many group experiences, each student will be touched by the experiences in a different way.

Personal growth and intellectual and emotional transformation are integral to the academic exchange paradigm,” she

said.

Math teacher Jill Hallahan, who also traveled with the group, said, “This trip was an extraordinary learning experience. I was amazed at the preservation of history in every town and city we visited. It was awesome to be in the presence of 2000 year old Roman ruins in the corner of a parking garage of Cologne, and to walk by a 1200 year old Cathedral every day in Aachen.”

Hallahan added that the German culture values education more than the United States does. She said they are far more advanced in understanding and learning about other cultures and know the benefit of producing well educated, bi-lingual students.

The training of teachers is also more rigorous than in the United States; all teachers must be certified and teach in two subject areas.

Conservation of energy and caring for the environment were other points Hallahan noted, with walking, bicycling and public transportation being more utilized that large cars, chain restaurants and large supermarkets.

“I truly enjoyed the slower pace of living,” Hallahan said.

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Seventeen Ursuline Academy students and two teachers traveled to Aachen, Germany, this summer for an academic exchange, which started four years ago with Aachen’s St. Ursula Gymnasium.

The group spent nearly three weeks primarily in Aachen, but they also visited other cities such as Cologne, Ahrweiler and Germany’s capital, Berlin.

“The purpose of the academic exchange is manylayered: students should first and foremost experience German culture from the inside out by staying with German host families and by spending time visiting classes and participating in everyday school life,” said world languages teacher Dr. Lynda Hoffman-Jeep, who accompanied the students to Germany.

Secondly, students should improve their German language skills and deepen their understanding and knowledge of German culture and history.

Certainly personal growth is a part of the international experience as well as creating life-long friendships and connections. Students should begin to realize the place and role of the United States internationally,” “It was such an amazing experience! I learned so much about the world and myself. It was definitely the best way to practice hearing and speaking German, and it was the highlight of my summer,” junior Allison Manares said.

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Editor: Dick Maloney, rmaloney@communitypress.com, 248-7134

EDITORIALS | LETTERS | COLUMNS | CH@TROOM

on them to solve our energy problems is selfish and, in my view, morally wrong.

Further, from an enerStephen gy supply McClanahan point of view, COMMUNITY a national PRESS GUEST COLUMNIST policy relying on oil and coal is clearly self limiting as these resources are finite.

Now switch gears for a moment; in the July 13 Cincinnati Enquirer, an editorial by Stephen Melink made a plea for an energy policy based on renewable sources of energy.

Such a policy could even include moving away from reliance on energy production by large, central power stations to one based on locally generated energy.

Mr. Melink’s own company is a net-zero energy building, generating all the energy it uses from renewable (solar,

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In the July 11 Loveland Herald, U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt stated the country needed a long-term energy policy, one rooted in fossil fuels of oil and coal.

Her solution is to allow private companies to drill or mine on federal lands, thus increasing domestic production and reducing dependence on foreign sources. I agree fully that a long-term policy is needed, but an energy policy that continues to rely on oil and coal is fatally flawed.

First, it only continues and exacerbates the environmental damage we are creating for ourselves and our children.

The scientific evidence mounts almost daily of great environmental and human harm that is emerging from the burning of fossil fuels.

Second, the lands of this great country do not really belong to us; we are their stewards and we are responsible to leave the beauty of this country for countless generations of Americans to come. To rely

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wind) on site, thus demonstrating the engineering feasibility of such a policy.

Our energy future is wrapped up in one of these two, very different visions.

Debating this endlessly and doing nothing (of which our current Congress is a master) in effect chooses the fossil fuel pathway.

I personally am firmly convinced that a much more viable path for the long-term lies in renewable energy technologies. A vision and commitment, along with enabling regulations, from our federal and state governments that leads to renewable, clean energy sources is one that excites and inspires.

I pray that the civic, business and governmental leadership emerges that can move us on this path.

Stephen McClanahan is a resident of Loveland.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time for grown-ups to lead

Is it too late to have an adult discussion about adult solutions from the candidates for president and vice president of the United States?

An increase of $5 trillion in our national debt, over the last three plus years, 23 million Americans out of work, more than 40 million now collecting food stamps, two wars, still, the worst economic recovery since the great depression, these and more are serious issues.

It is critical they be addressed in a responsible fashion now, with candidates who are willing and

eager to offer specifics on how they would create a more prosperous future for all of American.

Enough already of this class and envy warfare, schoolyardlike name calling and never-ending attempts to demonize the opponent.

Sad, yet true, there will be a few million who will be persuaded by such campaign tactics, ones that appeal to base emotions, but there are more who know better.

All you have to do, come November, is vote.

H. Lee Lapole Loveland

Poll backs racers The Amazing Race is leaving Loveland, and those who voted in a poll at Cincinnati.com/Loveland support Race officials in their recent dispute with city officials.

We asked: With whom do you side in the dispute between organizers of Loveland’s Amazing Race and Loveland city officials?

67 voters sided with Race organizers; 16 with the city, and 5 with neither.

The poll is not meant to be scientific.

This week we are asking you

to e-mail your responses to this question: Which local high school team will win the most games this season - Cincinnati Hills, Loveland, Moeller or St. Xavier?

Send your responses to loveland@communitypress.com

by Wednesday, Aug. 29.

We will share results in an upcoming issue.

If you have an idea for a poll question about a local issue or topic, send an e-mail to loveland@communitypress.com.

private groups the right to exercise free speech and religion, so therefore I support their right to make this policy.”

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CH@TROOM Aug. 1 question Do you agree with Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy’s public support of traditional marriage and the “biblical definition” of families, or with government officials in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and other cities who want to block the restaurant from opening new restaurants because of the company’s public stance? Why?

“First, everyone should have freedom to love and marry with the legal perks (if there are any left after they strip us if our constitutional rights)!

"Second, I support free speech and the corporation and the readers/writers freedom to believe and comment.

“Third but biggest! Although these topics are important, they are being used by politicians/ bankers/big business/lobbyists/ etc ... as a smoke screen folks!!

“They are to distract us all from our immediate issues: 1, two candidates owned by big business stripping away our civil rights, neither representing we the people; 2, bankers/federal reserve/wall street/ bought political leaders, who leaders do actually represent; 3, fake money thats in itself worth nothing, based on debt not value based; 4, wars that are draining our pockets and padding the war producing material elites; 5, upcoming shortages of food due to 2012 weather; 6, USA's constitutionally guaranteed rights, stripped daily by the shadow government who does own our government.

"We all need to keep our eyes on the big prize, i.e. freedom, rights, food, peace. Of course, the freedom to love and live is so important; but please, please don't let them distract us from the reality of what is happening to our valued American way of life!”

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NEXT QUESTION What county and city services does it make sense to merge to save money?

Every week The Loveland Herald asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to loveland@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.

Aug. 15 question Do you agree or disagree with the Boy Scouts of America's policy banning gay scouts and troop leaders? Why or why not?

determine the sexual orientation of its members, and therefore, a homosexual who decides to ‘come out’ to the BSA must accept some responsibility for the consequences (like the recent ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell’ policy the military employed).

“Having said that, I believe that homosexuality is an unfortunate disorder, and gays do not choose their orientation, and for most of them, it is a burden. However, our society must use common sense in complex matters like this.

“Some people are convinced that male homosexuals present a threat of molestation to young boys. I do not know of any way to confirm or refute this belief, but this question resulted in a terrible situation for the Catholic Church and priests.

“It isn't a perfect solution, but if homosexuals can avoid revealing their sexual orientation to the BSA they shouldn't have any difficulty with membership.”

Bill B.

“I am in complete agreement with the Boy Scout policy not to accept openly gay volunteers.

National surveys continue to show that many Americans believe that sex outside of heterosexual marriage is sinful and immoral, as has been the case across most cultures for thousands of years. (Many of them continue to crowd into Chick-filA.) “The Boy Scouts' policy assures the many parents who hold that belief that their moral values will not be undermined when their boys participate in scouting. Those who disagree can start their own organization.

“The Boy Scouts' position is protected by the First Amendment's protections of freedom of religion, speech, and assembly.

“Interestingly, the Girl Scouts have no such problem with gay volunteers and in fact have a record of actively promoting same sex relationships and other feminist positions. Fortunately, conservative parents have a viable alternative in the American Heritage Girls.”

T.H.

“I totally disagree with the Boy Scouts of America banning gay scout and troop leaders.

Come on....it's 2012 and it's America, the melting pot of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, faith traditions, countries of origin and lifestyle preferences.

“How can the Boy Scouts ban any one from being a volunteer scout or troop leader? It's unAmerican!

“This year, I made sure that not one cent of my United Way donation went to the Boy Scouts.

Parent alert....get your boys out of the Boy Scouts unless you want them to grow up to be bigots and racists.

E.E.C.

“First, it is my understanding that the BSA doesn't ban gay ‘scouts;’ rather, it prohibits openly gay people from serving in leadership positions.

“I also understand that the scouts do not make any effort to

“Personally, I disagree with the policy. I think it is unfortunate that there are still people and organizations that feel the need to discriminate.

“However, this country was founded on principles that give

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“What does sexual orientation have to do with learning leadership, self-reliance and doing the right thing? The oath says, 'On my honor, I will do my best; To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.’

The Boy Scout Law says, ‘A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.’

I don't see anything in there about being heterosexual. What are you worried about, gay scouts or troop leaders preying on other scouts? Should we ban women from being Cub Scout or troop leaders because they might take advantage of impressionable young boys?

“If a boy takes the oath seriously and follows the Boy Scout Law, that takes care of it. If not, throw him out for violating his pledge, not for being gay.”

F.S.D. “First, are the potential members and leaders of the troop leading an ‘I'm gay and proud of it!’ lifestyle or are they persons who are gay but leading a quiet life of celibacy?

“It is a requirement of the Boy Scout organization to believe in God with all of its outward respect and obedience to God. “There is no condemnation of homosexuals in the Bible, only those who practice that lifestyle are condemned. To openly lead a homosexual lifestyle is a total contradiction of believing and fearing God and that alone is reason enough to exclude such persons.”

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“How can I disagree with a private organization's policy? It's the Boy Scouts of AMERICA, not of North Korea or Iran. America was founded on the premise of freedom of assembly, religion and speech. If you don't like it, don't join it.”

P.C. “I disagree with the Boy Scouts of America banning gay scouts and troop leaders.

“Dan Beard would probably not approve, and this smacks of paranoid homophobia. Whether a mature adult is a good role model and troop leader has nothing to do with his/her gender preference and is no one else's business.

“I suspect a lot of good troop leaders and fine citizens may now shy away from the scouts because of this ban. There is no homosexuality badge to be earned by the scouts, I am sure, so it shouldn't be an issue.”

T.Rog.

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Loveland takes aim at ECC lead Coach Marlatt, Tigers bring experience to new conference

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Aug. 24 at Butler Aug. 31 at Lebanon Sept. 7 Oak Hills Sept. 14 Glen Este Sept. 21 at Kings Sept. 28 Anderson Oct. 5 Winton Woods Oct. 12 at Walnut Hills Oct. 19 Turpin Oct. 26 at Milford All games are 7:30 p.m.

LOVELAND — Despite the loss

of some significant seniors, Loveland High School returns a number of experienced players under coach Andrew Marlatt who hope to contend for the first Eastern Cincinnati Conference title.

As in past years, Loveland’s bread and butter will come through some hard-nosed, smash-mouth football.

“We’re a running team; we want to be a balanced offense,” Marlatt said. “If we have to define ourselves, we’re multiple I sets. We run power and zone and some other gap scheme plays. We run all of our play-actions off of that. If we’re lining up in shotgun spread, something’s drastically gone wrong.”

Graham Peters had 1,092 Loveland yards last season. He’ll be hitting the holes for his senior season along with juniors Gunner Lay and Luke Groene in the backfield. Senior Justin Byrd could also get some carries.

The quarterback position wasn’t settled early on in camp, but looks to be deep.

“We have the returning senior starter Ryne Terry and a rising sophomore Giovanni Ricci battling for playing time,” Marlatt said. “I have a couple younger quarterbacks below them, so quarterback-wise, we’re pretty

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good for the next few years.”

Blocking for the guys with the ball are the famous Loveland FOOLs club (Fraternal Order of Offensive Linemen).

Their names change but their mission remains the same.

“Two of the five starters are back from last year, (Andrew) Alten and (Austin) Jarvis,” Marlatt said. “The remaining three or four got quality playing time due to injuries. I’m pretty excited.

They’re not overly tall, but they’re pretty powerful, thick

and quick. (We) probably average 250-260 along the front line.”

Complementing the FOOLs are the Loveland tight ends, led by senior Bryce Plitt and junior Jake Elfers, and receivers Tanner Hawk, Luke Walker and junior Alex Hesse.

“We have some real good tight ends in the program, continuing that tradition,” Marlatt said.

“Brian Wozniak (Wisconsin) worked camp as a volunteer.”

On the defensive side, with “Jumping” Joe Moran off at

Grand Valley State, the Tigers will use junior Charlie Lawler in multiple places as a linebacker/ defensive line hybrid.

“We’re going to be flying around in an aggressive, gap control defense,” Marlatt said.

Other Tigers on the defensive prowl will be senior defensive lineman Tyler Barger, junior linebackers Brian Popp, Michael Weber and Darren Sackett, senior defensive back Anthony Johnson (CHL first team) juniors Max Mather and Tanner Griffin and

sophomore Jeff Prifti.

On special teams, Marlatt is looking at a couple of soccer players to replace the departed Jon Treloar.

“You make your extra points and make your chip shot field goals,” Marlatt said. “If I can’t make a 50-yarder, I can’t make a 50-yarder.”

The Tigers begin on the road before returning home Sept. 7 against Oak Hills. They start ECC play against Glen Este on Sept.14.

“That league’s going to be good top to bottom,” Marlatt said. “’Til somebody knocks off Kings and Turpin, probably the rest of us are chasing. I would argue that we’ve done very well. Our schedule has been unbelievably difficult. We’re not running from anybody.”

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B2 • LOVELAND HERALD • AUGUST 22, 2012

Crusaders bring national ranking to the field

Moeller gets coaching help from big names

GAME DAYS Aug. 26 Gilman School, 2 p.m.

Sept. 1 Grand Rapids Christian, 1 p.m.

Sept. 8 at Detroit Catholic Central, 2 p.m.

Sept. 14 at St. Xavier, Ky., 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21 at St. Xavier, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28 at La Salle, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 5 Elder, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 12 at Cathedral, Ind., 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 St. Edwards, 2 p.m.

Oct. 27 Trinity, Ky., 2 p.m.

By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

KENWOOD — With some of the best talent in the area, Moeller High School is ranked tops in the city, tops in the preseason Ohio poll and No. 14 nationally

by USA Today.

This year, not only does coach John Rodenberg have an all-star roster, he has an all-star coaching staff as Jim Lippincott has returned from the Bengals pro personnel department to be the Crusaders defensive coordinator.

“So far, he’s doing pretty good,” Rodenberg said with a laugh. “He’s hanging in there. He does a great job. He coordinated defense back in the ‘80s.”

On the other corner of the field at the Gerry Faust Complex is Moeller’s last state championship coach, Steve Klonne. He won a national title in 1982 and the last state title in 1985. After a mysterious departure and a career resurrection at McNicholas, Klonne is back coaching the offensive line along with one of his former players, ex-UC center Doug Rosfeld.

Moeller senior Keith Watkins returns as a Crusader running back. Watkins recently committed to Northwestern. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Among the players returning, offensive lineman Alex Gall will play for the Miami Hurricanes and running back Keith Watkins for Northwestern. Quarterback Spencer Iacovone is back and could generate interest to go along with his baseball offers to Xavier and Marshall.

Offensive linemen Chris Henke and Matthew Noble and tight end Evan Jansen add to the Crusaders’ arsenal.

“Evan’s committed to Indiana and he’s going to step in and give a little athletic edge out there,” Rodenberg said. “I think he’ll have a good season and

help us replace (Monty) Madaris. We have a slew of guys on offense that are back.”

Running back Watkins ran for 625 yards and nine scores in 2011 and is healthy and ready to go.

Quarterback Iacovone led the Greater Catholic League in passing yards

with 1,976 and 22 touchdowns. He also ran for 579 yards and 11 touchdowns.

“Spencer’s the guy, but (junior) Gus Ragland can do some of the same things that Spencer can do,” Rodenberg said. “If something were to happen with Spencer, we’ve got an option where we can run the same offense with Gus.” Ragland will also play some receiver and will be an Iacovone target along with senior Max Foley and sophomore speedster Chase Pankey.

On defense, there’s Michigan State commit Shane Jones at linebacker

along with senior Jimmy Rodenberg and senior defensive back Logan Kelleher.

At safety, Moeller has a high school oddity in 6’5” safety Sam Hubbard.

“I’ll make a bold prediction,” Rodenberg said.

“Sam Hubbard will be one of the top 10 players in the state of Ohio as a junior.

He’s a free safety that’s committed to Notre Dame for lacrosse. I think by the time it’s all said and done, he’ll play football and lacrosse at Notre Dame.”

In their 50th year of football at Moeller, Rodenberg’s job would be a dream to many. As he seeks to live up to preseason expectations, he credits the staff behind him for preparing Moeller’s “mighty.”

“I really like the lowerlevel coaches,” Rodenberg said. “We all run the same program. Their responsibility is to get guys ready for varsity and I think they do a great job.”

As they seek a regional title, Moeller’s schedule is another Murderer’s Row with schools from Maryland, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana and northern Ohio.

Their local menu boasts St. Xavier, La Salle and Elder.

Bombers poised for another run in ‘12

By Tom Skeen

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SPRINGFIELD TWP. — The tradition continued for the St. Xavier Bombers in 2011, as they went to the state semifinals before bowing out to Pickerington Central 14-7.

Even though the Bombers graduated nine All-Greater Catholic League players, including Player of the Year Nathan Gerbus, coach Steve Specht reloaded his roster and is ready to make another run in 2012.

At the quarterback position it has been a battle between senior Trey Kilgore and junior Nick Tensing. Kilgore was named second-team All-GCL in 2011 for his production at wide receiver and was named to the 2012 Preseason All-Tristate High School Football First-Team. While both bring different skill sets under center, it will be difficult to replace Griffin Dolle, who tossed for more than 1,100 yards in 2011.

“It’s been a really good competition this summer between Trey and Nick,” Specht said. “Nick has a stronger arm in the pocket.

Trey is more of a runner, but he can throw the ball, too. It’s been a really good competition and I feel good about where we are.”

Senior Matthew Mooney could find himself under center as well in 2012.

Junior running back C.J. Hil-

GAME DAYS Aug. 24 at Middletown, 8:30 p.m.

Aug. 31 at Indianapolis Cathedral Sept. 7 Colerain Sept. 14 at Louisville Trinity Sept. 21 Moeller Sept. 28 at Elder Oct. 5 at La Salle Oct. 13 at St. Edward, 2 p.m.

Oct. 20 St. Ignatius, 2 p.m.

Oct. 26, Louisville St. Xavier All games are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

St. Xavier running back C.J. Hilliard (8) runs the ball against Moeller in a Division I playoff game at Nippert Stadium. Hilliard takes over as the No. 1 running back after the graduation of Conor Hudley, but coach Steve Specht said they will operate as a “running back by committee” to start the season. JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

St. Xavier's Kevin Milligan runs for the touchdown during the first half of the Bombers’ regional final against the Pickerington Tigers. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

liard will look to fill the void left by all-league back Conor Hundley. While Specht will not compare the two because of how different they are, he knows this is a transition year at the running back position, even though Hilliard was named to the Preseason All-Tristate First-Team. “(C.J.) doesn’t compare to Conor, just like I wouldn’t compare Conor to Darius Ashley,” Specht said. “They are just different style runners. We don’t have the guy that is going to carry the ball

25 times a game; it’s a by-committee situation right now.”

Others who will see time at the position are Randy Merchant and Ben Glines.

Kilgore will see time at wideout and add to what is already a talented and experienced group.

The Bombers return four-year varsity player and three-year starter Kevin Milligan, along with Ryan Frey and Cameron Dunn. In 2011, the quartet combined for 778 yards receiving and five touchdowns. Specht believes

his wide receiving corps will be the strength of his offense.

On the offensive line, senior Garrett Campbell is the only returning starter and will be joined by Zach Ruter, who was a reserve in 2011, along with William Burke and Rich Kurz.

“We’ve had good competition at all the spots all year long,” Specht said. “But it is our biggest question mark.”

The Bombers return three from last year in the secondary in cornerback Ben Carroll, Robbie Ries and Joe Barrett.

“We expect big things from

them,” Specht said of his defensive leaders. “All three are quality players and we are excited about those guys.”

Senior Mark Jacob is back at linebacker.

With St. Xavier ranked No. 3 in the Preseason Enquirer Division I Coaches’ Poll, Specht likes where his team is but knows the Bombers need to work out some kinks.

“We have a good core group to build around,” Specht said, who is entering his ninth season with the Bombers. “We graduated three up front (on the defensive line), so there has been a lot of competition up there as well.”

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AUGUST 22, 2012 • LOVELAND HERALD • B3

Skill positions key for CHCA

Experience at WR, QB and RB could help fill graduation void on offensive line

By Nick Dudukovich

GAME DAYS

ndudukovich@communitypress.com

Aug. 23 Madeira, 5:30 p.m. @ Sycamore Stadium Aug. 31 @ Reading Sept. 7 @ Lexington Christian Academy Sept. 14 Cincinnati Christian Sept. 21 @ Cincinnati Country Day, 7 p.m.

Sept. 27 Summit Country Day Oct. 4 @ Lockland Oct. 12 Clark Montessori Oct. 19 @ New Miami, 7 p.m.

Oct. 28 North College Hill All games start at 7:30 p.m unless otherwise noted.

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Hills Christian Academy might play in one of the most highly anticipated match-ups of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown.

The Eagles will go up against Madeira in a rematch of last year’s state playoffs.

Madeira trounced CHCA during the 2011 regular season, but the Eagles shocked nay-sayers when they upset the Mustangs during the first round of the postseason.

Eagles’ wide receiver Jordan Smith is eager to have a big rival on the schedule to kickoff the year.

“I’m very much looking forward to it…Madeira has been our rival since I started seventh- or eighth-grade football,” Smith said. “It’s been great playing against them each year and we’ll come out and compete the best we can and play hard.”

The Eagles’ offense will go as far as its skill-position players take it. The squad didn’t just lose offensive linemen to graduation; they lost 300-pound stalwarts.

Fortunately for head coach Eric Taylor, CHCA will be experienced at quarterback, wide receiver and halfback.

Quarterback Conner Osborne is back for his junior season after getting the starting nod as sophomore.

Osborne could be poised for a big season with a year of varsity experience under his belt.

“Conner looks like a completely different quarterback at this

CHCA quarterback Conner Osborne enters the 2012 as a junior with a year of varsity experience under his belt. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy captains from left, Brad Feldman, Adam Chappelle, Jordan Smith and Nick Weaver will kick off their season playing Madeira in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown Aug. 23. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS time, compared to last year,” Taylor said.

Osborne was asked to manage

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the Anderson Invitational Aug. 17 at Legendary Run.

Boys golf

Girls golf

» Loveland won the Eastern Cincinnati Conference Shootout on Aug. 13 at Glenview Golf Course. Brian Bullock was medalist with a 74.

On Aug. 14, the Tigers won the Princeton Invitational at Glenview. Reid Waddell had the low score for Loveland with a 74.

The Tigers were sixth at the Anderson Invitational Aug. 17. » Moeller was second at

» Loveland was fourth at the ECC Shootout at Deer Track Aug. 16. Junior Olivia Lee shot a 94. Lee shot 87 at the Aug. 14 Sycamore Invitational at Walden Pond.

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» Loveland blanked Talawanda 5-0 on Aug. 17. Devin Lally, Katie Hoderlein and Mikayla Pitman all had singles victories.

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the game and not make mistakes as a sophomore. But when the whistle blows against Madeira,

he’ll be given the keys to the Corvette—and Smith is ready to help him take it for a spin.

“Last year was hard to adjust, having a new quarterback and getting into the swing of things…so this year, we know each other pretty well and we’re ready to go,” he said.

At wide receiver, seniors Smith, Nick Weaver and Adam Chappelle will be Osborne’s main targets, while senior Nick Marsh and junior Tyler Renners take the bulk of the carries at tailback.

While the offensive line will be inexperienced, the unit should be anchored by 6-foot-3, 235-pound returning starter Ryan Prescott.

On defense, graduation took its toll again, as many of the Eagles played on both sides of the ball last season.

The defense will be smaller, and will have to be more active in

the trenches to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

“We don’t have the big 250- to 300-pound guys that are going to be able to get a lot of movement up front,” Taylor said. “Our focus will be on quickness and athleticism.”

Besides Madeira, which plays in the Cincinnati Hills League, the Eagles should be in store for another tough go-round through the Miami Valley Conference.

The league sent five of its eight teams to the postseason last fall.

Seemingly perennial contender, North College Hill, is favored to take the top spot, but the Eagles will have their say in the matter when they host the Trojans in the regular season finale at home Oct. 28.

CHCA will also play a division game that’s sure to bring attention to the league. The Eagles host Summit Sept. 27. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports Ohio as the station’s “Game of the Week.”

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B4 • LOVELAND HERALD • AUGUST 22, 2012

Loveland lacrosse lads showcased

David Sturgis and Brian McElveen, both of Loveland, recently attended the invite-only Top 205 lacrosse showcase at Towson University in Baltimore, Md. More than 675 lacrosse players from the United States and Canada attended, forming 35 lacrosse teams.

Teams scrimmaged one another throughout the four-day camp. Then, 50 top players were picked to play in the All-Star game Sunday, June 26. Sturgis, a midfielder and face-off specialist, kicked off the game. He scored two goals and was 64 percent on face-offs.

McElveen, an attack, had two assists in the All-Star game.

Sturgis attends Archbishop Moeller High School, where he is soon to begin his junior year. He is a starting midfielder for the varsity Moeller lacrosse team.

Sturgis plays club lacrosse for the Cincy Royals. He also has been a member of the Moeller golf team for two years.

McElveen attends Loveland High School where he, too, is going to be a junior. McElveen has been a two-year starter for Loveland’s varsity lacrosse team.

This past season he was recognized as all conference 2012 and all region Southwest Ohio honorable mention. McElveen plays club for True Lacrosse. He was a member of the freshman football team and the JV golf team.

Loveland girls kick off tennis The Loveland varsity girls tennis team kicked off their 2012 season the week of Aug. 13, playing three non-conference matches.

Playing for the Tigers this year are seniors Natalie Dall, Katie Hoderlein, and Mikayla Pitman; junior Lauren Schneider; sophomores Sophie Greenberg, Sarah Hoderlein, Devin Lally, and Paige Smith; and freshman Miranda Eldridge.

Led by coach Jeff Sharpless, the Lady Tigers posted two wins and one loss in their first week of play.

On Tuesday, Aug. 14, the team scored its first victory, defeating Mercy 4-1.

Winning for Loveland on the singles courts were Katie Hoderlein on court 2 (6-1, 6-0) and Mikayla Pitman on court 3 (6-1, 6-0). Both doubles courts secured wins with Sarah Hoderlein and Lauren Schneider on court 1 (6-2, 6-1) and Natalie Dall and Paige Smith on court 2 (6-1, 6-1).

The Loveland varsity girls wait to begin their season opening match against Mercy. THANKS TO PAIGE SMITH

WHAT A BLAST

The 14U Cincinnati Stix are crowned champions of the 14U Cincy USSA All-American Blast in Tealtown. They were also champions at the Backyard Brawl at Rumpke in June and the Mother's Day Tourament in Dayton in May. Team members are Nick Bauer of Maineville, Noah Billingsley of Loveland, Kevin Brenning of Indian Hill, Nick Harker of Loveland, Isaac Miller of Goshen, Brady Suddendorf of Loveland, Blake Schlesner, Kamren Jordan , Eli Proffitt , Cody Rose , Drew Steinbrunner of Loveland, Cade Woolston of Loveland, Andrew Wodzisz and Titus Collins of Loveland. Coaches are Randy Russell of Loveland, Dave Steinbrunner of Loveland, Stefan Goldman of Loveland THANKS TO STEVE SUDDENDORF

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Winning the doubles courts were Sarah Hoderlein and Lauren Schneider on court 1 (6-0, 6-0) and Sophie Greenberg and Paige Smith on court 2 (6-2, 6-2).

Coach Sharpless and his Tiger team, consisting of eight returning players and one freshman, face their first conference opponent Wednesday, Aug. 22.

The girls take on the Kings Knights at 4 p.m. on the Loveland High School home courts.

On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the Tigers were defeated by Wyoming 0-5, likely one of the toughest teams Loveland will face this season.

Making a strong comeback on Thursday, the Loveland varsity girls finished their first week in action with a decisive win over Talawanda 5-0. Posting wins for Loveland on all three singles courts were Devin Lally on court 1 (6-1, 6-2), Katie Hoderlein on court 2 (6-4, 6-2), and Mi-

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Readers offer barbecue recipes When we were kids and attending St. Margaret of Cortona’s school in Madison Rita Place, one Heikenfeld of my faRITA’S KITCHEN vorite hot lunches was the barbecue.

You could smell it the minute you stood on the steps going down to the cafeteria. It was stringy and coated with just enough sauce to make it a bit drippy so when you took a bite, some would fall onto your plate – a bonus to savor with that last forkful of slaw. Apparently school lunches bring back a flood of memories for many of you.

Lockland School’s barbecue from the ‘50s Ann Seebohm, a Montgomery reader, sent this for Marilyn Morris, who was looking for St. Bernard School’s barbecue from the 1950s. Ann said: “The recipe I have is not

from St. Bernard School but from Lockland School.

However it is from the 1950s and is also called barbecue, but is more like sloppy joe. Hope this is what Marilyn Morris is looking for.”

shredded 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped

Dressing: Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or so, until slightly thickened:

Brown 2 pounds ground beef with 4 medium onions and 2 bell peppers, chopped

Add the following and simmer: 2 tablespoons each: Worcestershire, barbecue sauce, vinegar and sugar

Add 1 bottle of ketchup.

Though Ann doesn’t say how much, I would start out with a very generous cup and go from there, tasting and adding more as needed.

Grandma Weaver’s and Lisa Mauch’s mom’s barbecue Lisa Mauch, my former editor, came to the rescue, too. Actually, her mom did.

“My mom says the recipe she’s sharing isn’t precise since she just adds stuff until it looks and tastes right. She says the secret

1 cup sugar 1 cup cider vinegar ½ cup water 2 teaspoons mustard seed (optional but good) or ½ teaspoon celery seed (also optional)

Rita suggests roasting tomatoes to preserve them for winter cooking. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD. is to keep smushing the mixture. She also says she sometimes adds a dash of cinnamon and/or chocolate.” Sounds like a confident cook to me! We get a bonus here, too: Two generations sharing.

Grandma Weaver’s recipe 1 pound hamburger 1 ⁄3 cup ketchup 1 onion (chopped) 1 green pepper (diced) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt

Lisa’s mom’s recipe 3 pounds ground sirloin

(browned) 1 chopped onion and green pepper 2 tablespoons vinegar 2-3 tablespoons mustard 1 cup sugar ½-¾ bottle of ketchup (24 oz.)

Rita’s do-ahead, marinated slaw

This is delicious with the barbecue and a bit different than the norm.

Salad:

Combine and set aside while making dressing: 6-8 cups shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix 2 carrots, sliced thin or

Pour dressing over cabbage mixture. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Stir before serving.

Roasted tomatoes

They’re in season now so it’s time to preserve them for winter dishes.

When a recipe calls for canned tomatoes, you can use these. The color and flavor is amazing. No real recipe, but here’s how I do it: Cut tomatoes in half.

Lay either cut side up or down (I laid mine cut side down but next time will lay them cut side up since I think that will keep more

of the tomato flavor in).

Drizzle with olive oil.

Roast in preheated 400 degree oven until tomatoes start to look spotty and caramelize a bit. If you have them cut side down, the skin will inflate and get dark in spots. Let cool and, if you like, remove skins. The first time I made them I didn’t remove the skins but when I used them in cooked dishes, they were a little tough, so my suggestion is to remove them.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

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They are: Ann Donahue (1973), Brad Henderson (1997), Captain David Seth Mitchel (1997), Ronald G. Reynolds (1950), and Joshua I. Smith (1959.

Each will be honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2012. » Ann Donahue has distinguished herself in the entertainment industry as an Emmy Awardwinning writer and producer for television series’ including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “CSI NY,” “CSI: Miami,” “Picket Fences” and “China Beach.” » Brad Henderson is a Rhodes Scholar and graduated from Oxford University’s Balliol College with an MSc in 2002 and Oxford’s Said Business School with an MBA in 2003. He is a board member and president of Accion US Network and was named a Fellow for Leadership Greater Chicago 2011-2012. » Capt. David Seth Mitchell realized his ultimate dream becoming a military pilot when he earned his wings in May, 2007. As a qualified AH-1 Super Cobra Helicopter pilot who served tours of duty in Okinawa, Haiti, and Iraq, Mitchell was killed while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan when he volun-

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B6 • LOVELAND HERALD • AUGUST 22, 2012

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, AUG. 23 Civic Susan B. Anthony List Bus Tour, 10 a.m., Wornick Foods, 4660 Creek Road, Parking Lot. With Jean Schmidt, Ohio Congresswoman, Paula Westwood, Cincinnati Right to Life executive director, and Bobbi Horvath, Concerned Women of America of Ohio director. Fivestate tour theme: Women Speak Out: Abortion is Not Health Care.” Featuring former Rep. Marilyn Musgrave and Jill Stanek. Free. 728-7870; sbabus.com.

Blue Ash.

Farmers Market Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., UC Blue Ash College, 9555 Plainfield Road, College campus parking lot. Locally grown produce available to enhance healthy eating and healthy lifestyle.

Local growers/producers: Lobenstein Farm, Kartal Honey, The Olde Garden Shack, Breezy Acres and Backyard Orchards.

Free admission. 745-5685; www.ucblueash.edu. Blue Ash.

Health / Wellness Cancer Grads Networking Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road, Cancer survivors that have completed treatment connect and support each other through professionally facilitated networking group. 791-4060; www.cancersupportcincinnati.org. Blue Ash.

Home & Garden Designing Hot Kitchens and Cool Baths, 6:30 p.m., Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, 7770 E. Kemper Road, Project consultants and designers discuss trends in kitchen and bath design.

Light fare provided. Ages 18 and up. Free. 489-7700; neals.com.

Sharonville.

Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke, 9 p.m., Tap House Grill, 8740 Montgomery Road, 8918277. Sycamore Township.

Music - Blues Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

Music - Concerts Summer Concert Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Outdoors. New Horizons Dixieland Band: toe-tapping melodies. Bring seating. Free. 2471330. Montgomery.

On Stage - Comedy Keith Bender, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Comedian. $8-$12. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com.

Montgomery.

Support Groups Motherless Daughters Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, For adult women who have lost or miss nurturing care of their mother. Free. Through Dec. 20.

489-0892. Montgomery.

Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. 800-0164. Montgomery.

Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road, Book discussion group.

Open to everyone who desires healthy loving relationships.

Family friendly. Donations accepted. 673-0174. Blue Ash.

FRIDAY, AUG. 24 Dining Events Friday Night Family Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Music

by Katie Pritchard. Freshly grilled meals and music on dock.

Meals: $7.75-$9.25. Parking permit required. 791-1663; www.greatparks.org. Symmes Township.

Festivals Taste of Blue Ash, 6-11 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Music by Roger Hodgson, known as voice of Supertramp, on main stage 9 p.m. Various types of cuisine from local restaurants, entertainment, rides and family fun area. Free. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

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.

Through May 3. 784-0084.

Silverton.

to spice up current routine. Free.

985-0900. Montgomery.

Health / Wellness Health Talk, 7:15-8 p.m., Baker Chiropractic Cincinnati, 4781 Red Bank Road, Weekly meetings to answer questions and give information to help make decisions about your health and your life. Free. Registration required. 561-2273; www.bakerchiropractic.org. Madisonville.

Music - Acoustic The Foles, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Free. 247-9933; www.deshas.com/cincinnati.

Montgomery.

THURSDAY, AUG. 30

Music - Blues

Farmers Market

Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, 791-2753. Symmes Township.

Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., UC Blue Ash College, Free admission. 745-5685; www.ucblueash.edu. Blue Ash.

Health / Wellness

On Stage - Comedy

Taking Back Your Vitality: Toxicity Awareness Seminar, 6-7:30 p.m., Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road, First 10 people to purchase detox program receive complimentary Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis. Includes follow-up consultation. With Dr. David Bradford of Everybody’s Health and Vince Pitstick, special guest speaker. Ages 18 and up.

Free. 469-0016; www.everybodyshealth.net. Sycamore Township.

Keith Bender, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12.

984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Tours Kool Down Fridays, 2-4 p.m., The Kenwood by Senior Star, 5435 Kenwood Road, Complimentary Graeter’s ice cream bar while touring community and mingling with staff and residents. Free. Through Aug. 31.

561-9300; www.kenwoodbyseniorstar.com. Kenwood.

SATURDAY, AUG. 25 Art & Craft Classes Open Create Time, Noon-5 p.m., Hyatt Art Studio, 7813 Laurel Ave., Walk in off the street and choose to paint flower pot, garden stone or canvas in any design. Bring snack. $20, $15 ages 12 and under with painting adult.

561-0677; www.hyattInteriors.com. Madeira.

Cooking Classes Healthy Cooking Classes, Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road.

Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com.

Silverton.

Festivals Taste of Blue Ash, Noon-11 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Music by Dennis DeYoung, founding member of the band STYX, on main stage at 9 p.m.

Free. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

Health / Wellness Get Fit for Life, 2-3:30 p.m., Whole Care Chiropractic, 4434 Carver Woods Drive, Information session on safe, rapid weight loss, doctor supervised and supported, non-drug, lifestyle education for permanent results. Ages 18 and up.

Free. Reservations required.

489-9515; www.wholecarechiropractic.com. Blue Ash.

Home & Garden Designing Hot Kitchens and Cool Baths, 10:30 a.m., Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, Free.

489-7700; neals.com. Sharonville.

The Way of Worms: Vermiculture for the Home Gardener, 1-4 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Workshop on how to improve your soil and the life of your garden. Begins with discussion of art and science of backyard turning-bin composting. Instruction on composting with worms in containers. $25.

Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.

Music - Acoustic My Girl Friday, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Free. 2479933; www.deshas.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.

Music - Religious Romola CD Launch, 7-9 p.m., Beth Messiah Messianic Synagogue, 9054 Columbia Road, Concert with special choreographed dances. CDs available for purchase. Free. 683-8817; bethmessiah.net. Loveland.

On Stage - Comedy Keith Bender, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12.

984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Pets Cat Adoptions, 1-3 p.m., Ohio Alleycat Resource, 5619 Orlando Place, Volunteers answer questions about the cats. Presented

by Ohio Alleycat Resource &

Coupon blogger Andrea Deckard from SavingsLifestyle.com will lead a workshop on grocery savings at the Sharonville Branch Library at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 10980 Thornview Drive, Sharonville.

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Spay/Neuter Clinic. Through Dec. 30. 871-7297; www.ohioalleycat.org. Madisonville.

Recreation

478-6015; www.lovelandstagecompany.org. Loveland.

Clubs & Organizations

Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke, 9 p.m., Tap House Grill, 891-8277. Sycamore Township.

Music - Blues Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. $8-$14.

984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, Free, donations accepted. 800-0164. Montgomery.

Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, Donations accepted. 673-0174. Blue Ash.

FRIDAY, AUG. 31

SUNDAY, AUG. 26

Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Community United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Family friendly. Free. 351-5005; cincinnati.toastmastersclubs.org.

Madeira.

Auditions

Karaoke and Open Mic

Health / Wellness

Oklahoma!, 2-5 p.m., Loveland Stage Company Theatre, 111 S. Second St., Singers: Please be prepared to sing one chorus of any Rogers and Hammerstein song. A song from the Oklahoma is acceptable. An accompanist will be provided. Please provide your own sheet music.

Dancers: Please dress appropriately and bring jazz or tap shoes. Come prepared to dance and read from the script. Free.

478-6015; www.lovelandstagecompany.org. Loveland.

Acoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. 7912753. Symmes Township.

Health Screenings, 10 a.m.noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, Free.

784-0084. Silverton.

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., First American Loans, 6835 Montgomery Road, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. 686-3300; www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com. Silverton.

Ultimate Frisbee, Noon-2 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Ages 20-35. Held outdoors on front lawn. Free. 985-0900.

Montgomery.

Benefits Shindig for Tim and Toby Banks, 3-5 p.m., Montgomery Inn Montgomery, 9440 Montgomery Road, Buffet of pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, chips and drink. Tim and Toby Banks will share their testimony and experiences caring for 20 orphaned girls in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti. Benefits Servants in Fellowship H.O.P.E. Center for Orphaned Girls. Free, donations accepted. Reservations required.

891-4564. Montgomery.

Festivals Taste of Blue Ash, Noon-9 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Music by .38 Special, southern rock sextet, on main stage at 7:30 p.m. Free. 745-8500; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

On Stage - Comedy Keith Bender, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com.

Montgomery.

Pets Cat Adoptions, Noon-2 p.m., Ohio Alleycat Resource, 8717297; www.ohioalleycat.org.

Madisonville.

MONDAY, AUG. 27 Auditions Oklahoma!, 7-9 p.m., Loveland Stage Company Theatre, Free.

Music - Acoustic Bob Cushing, 8 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road, 791-2753.

Symmes Township.

TUESDAY, AUG. 28 Farmers Market Loveland Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second streets, Located at Loveland Station parking area: Route 48 and W. Loveland Ave. 683-0491; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.

Health / Wellness Health Talk, 6-7 p.m., Baker Chiropractic Madeira, 7907 Euclid Ave., Weekly meetings to answer questions and give information to help make decisions about your health and your life. Free. Registration required. 272-9200; www.bakerchiropractic.org. Madeira.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29 Cooking Classes Kid’s Healthy Cooking Classes, 4-6 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Peachy Seiden, registered dietitian and nutrition science instructor, teaches children to be more health conscious by encouraging them to make healthy food choices and teaching them how to prepare and cook nutrientdense meals. Ages 11-14. $40.

Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com.

Silverton.

Exercise Classes TRX QuickBlast, 4:30-5 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Learn new training techniques

Dining Events Friday Night Family Grillouts, 5-8 p.m., Lake Isabella, Music by Ben Alexander. Meals: $7.75$9.25. Parking permit required.

791-1663; www.greatparks.org.

Symmes Township.

Music - Acoustic Acoustik Buca, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 247-9933.

Montgomery.

On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14.

984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Senior Citizens Veterans Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Music by the Fresh Spirit Trio. Luncheon to honor veterans of any American war. Box lunches and desserts from the Kroger Store provided. $4. Reservations required. 745-0617; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash.

Tours Kool Down Fridays, 2-4 p.m., The Kenwood by Senior Star, Free. 561-9300; www.kenwoodbyseniorstar.com. Kenwood.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 Clubs & Organizations Alabama Game Watch Party, 8-10:30 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Join other Alabama alumni, fans and parents to cheer on the Tide for 2012 football season. Bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Freestore Foodbank.

Free. 733-3473; www.bama-

cincinnati.com. Blue Ash.

Cooking Classes Healthy Cooking Classes, Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, $30. Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.

On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14.

984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Pets Cat Adoptions, 1-3 p.m., Ohio Alleycat Resource, 871-7297; www.ohioalleycat.org. Madisonville.

Reunions Sycamore High School Class of 1982 Reunion, 7-11 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Other events: Friday night home football game and Village Tavern, golf outing Sunday. $75 at door, $65 advance. Reservations required. 602-1501; Sycamore1982Reunion.com. Blue Ash.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 2 Holiday - Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Train, 6 p.m., Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road, Boarding begins 4:30 p.m. Train departs BBQ Revue at 6 p.m. Arrives at Montgomery Inn Boathouse at 8 p.m.

Train departs boathouse at 10:25 p.m. after fireworks. Arrive back at restaurant at 11:25 p.m.

Luxury private car: $250 per person. Dining cars: $110. Airconditioned long distance coach: $50. Reservations required. 791-7245; www.cincinnatirailway.com. Madisonville.

On Stage - Theater Mike Lukas, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Pets Cat Adoptions, Noon-2 p.m., Ohio Alleycat Resource, 8717297; www.ohioalleycat.org.

Madisonville.

MONDAY, SEPT. 3 Karaoke and Open Mic Acoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 791-2753.

Symmes Township.

Music - Classical Summer Carillon Concerts, 2 p.m., 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. 271-8519; www.mariemont.org. Mariemont.

Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert, 6-8 p.m., Sycamore Junior High School, 5757 Cooper Road, Auditorium. Special 25-year anniversary concert displaying talents of board members Manisha Patel, piano, and Dirk Wonnell, flute. Program includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in G minor, Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Western (An Overture) by Robert O. Johnson and Shostakovich’s Festive Overture. Free.

549-2197; www.bamso.org.

Montgomery.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 Education Practice of Poetry: Fall Series, 7-9 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, House of Joy. Weekly or bi-weekly through Nov. 13. $125 bi-weekly; $190 weekly.

Reservations required. 683-2340.

Loveland.

Farmers Market Loveland Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, 6830491; www.lovelandfm.com.

Loveland.

Health / Wellness Health Talk, 6-7 p.m., Baker Chiropractic Madeira, Free.

Registration required. 272-9200; www.bakerchiropractic.org.

Madeira.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 Cooking Classes Kid’s Healthy Cooking Classes, 4-6 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, $40. Registration required.

315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.

LIFE

AUGUST 22, 2012 • LOVELAND HERALD • B7

RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

The Wheel of Friendship is collecting Health Kits for Lutheran World Relief. This year the goal is 100 kits. For more information, please call the church office A Habitat for Humanity project day is planned for Saturday, Sept. 8, in conjunction with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The Humanity project help eliminate sub-standard housing in Cincinnati. Interested community volunteers may contact Ascension at 793-3288 for additional information.

Ascension will donate school supplies to the Northeast Emergency Distribution Services (NEEDS). Collections include backpacks and dry erase markers. NEEDS services 16 schools in the area.

A Healing Touch ministry is beginning at Ascension. Call the church office at 793-3288 for more information.

The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 7933288,www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Blue Ash Presbyterian Church

Join the church Sunday, Aug. 26, for a Soles4Souls Shoe Drive during our worship service. This is an annual drive to collect shoes and provide them in ministry to brothers and sisters in need of footwear. Please bring a pair of new or slightly worn shoes to the service.

Sunday School classes (Bible 101 and the Thoughtful Christian) meet at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, Sunday School is conducted after the children1s sermon in the worship service.

A reception to welcome the new youth group leader will be Aug. 26 after the worship service.

Crayons and notebook divider tabs are being collected for Northeast Emergency Distribution Services for its school supply distribution project.

Sunday worship services are 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available.

The church is at 4309 Cooper Road, at the corner of Reed Hartman Highway and Cooper Road; 791-1153.

each month for food, fun, and fellowship.

The church is at 8815 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 503-4262.

Lighthouse Baptist Church

Sunday school is at 10 a.m.

Sunday morning service is 11 a.m.

The church is meeting at Raffel’s Blue Ash Banquet Center, 11330 Williamson Road, Blue Ash; 709-3344.

Loveland Presbyterian Church

The deacons, along with Pastor Stephen Melton, offered to attend Head Start’s Parent Orientation to speak to the parents about what our church has to offer. The deacons will supply a light snack for the parents Aug. 21 and 22.

Sunday worship time is 10 a.m. followed by fellowship classes and Sunday School classes.The church has a youth group for seventh- through 12th-grade.

The church is at 360 Robin, Loveland; 683-2525.

Loveland United Methodist Church

It’s exciting times at Loveland United Methodist Church, as all of the Sunday morning ministry teams and the communications team prepare for kickoff Sunday Aug. 26.

Beginning on Sunday, Aug. 26, the Worship team will begin offering two services: “Classic Tradition” at 9 a.m.; “Engage!” – a contemporary worship offering at 10:30 a.m.

Our Children’s team will be offering nursery care all morning, and Sunday school for all ages up through grade six during both worship services.

In addition, the Sunday morning experience will provide lifechanging teenage studies, including confirmation class, as well as adult learning opportunities. The ministry leaders are working on finalizing plans for these offerings. Visit www.lovelandumc.org for

Sunday class times for teenagers and adults.

To find out about all the ministry offerings at Loveland UMC, visit www.lovelandumc.org, follow us on Facebook, or call Pat Blankenship, director of ministry operations, at 6831738. Explore small groups, Bible studies, children’s ministry, youth ministry, adults ministry, seniors ministry and “Hands On/Off Campus” mission/outreach opportunities.

The church also offers opportunities to connect in various worship arts ministries such as music, drama, video, sound and visuals.

The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738; www.lovelandumc.org.

Montgomery Community Church

The church is offering a sevenweek class entitled “After the Boxes are Unpacked” for women who are new to the Cincinnati area or are looking to connect with their community. Child care is provided. Call the church or e-mail sglenn97@cinci.rr.com for more information.

The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892; www.mcc.us; www.facebook.com/after theboxes.

Northern Hills SynagogueCongregation B'nai Avraham and Congregation Ohav Shalom

Registration has begun for the new school year for the Kehilla School for Creative Jewish Education, a Jewish religious school for preschool through grade seven co-sponsored by Northern Hills SynagogueCongregation B'nai Avraham and Congregation Ohav Shalom. This partnership enables students to make new friends outside their own synagogues, and the small class sizes enable teachers to get to know each

and every child.

Kehilla is recognized within the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism as a Framework for Excellence School. According to Maksim Shilkrot, Northern Hills’ director of education and programming and Kehilla’s principal, the school’s mission is to make Judaism come to life.

As Shilkrot explained, “The relationship between the teachers and the students is like the Tree of Life. Its roots are the students growing in their study of Judaism. The branches are our teachers educating our students in accordance with their needs. This interaction between teachers and students is what enriches and strengthens our Jewish future.”

As part of the Kehilla curriculum, students will learn about Torah, holidays, Israel, life cycle events, Jewish history, prayers, and Hebrew. The school is open to families that are unaffiliated with any synagogue.

During the fall semester, Sunday morning classes will meet at Ohav Shalom, 8100 Cornell Road, while Wednesday afternoon classes, for grades 3-7, will meet at Northern Hills, 5714 Fields Ertel Road. The locations will switch during the spring semester. The first Sunday session will be Sept. 9, while the first Wednesday session will be Sept. 12. Parents are encouraged to visit the Kehilla website at http://www.kehilla-cincy.com for information regarding their child’s school or contact Maksim at 931-6040 or at maksims@fuse.net.

River Hills Christian Church

Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students that meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; conducted 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. Call 583-0371.

The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

New summer worship service hours are now in effect. Spoken Holy Eucharist is 8 a.m. and Eucharist with music is 10 a.m.

The St. Barnabas Youth Choir practices following Holy Communion at the 9:30 a.m. service and ends promptly at 11:15 a.m.

All young people are welcome.

Acolytes are needed over the summer. Kids fourth grade or older can call the church office to help serve during the services.

The St. Barnabas Band practices from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Youthful singers and instrumentalists are needed.

An intercessory healing prayer service is conducted at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month.

A men’s breakfast group meets at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at Steak N Shake in Montgomery.

Ladies Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday mornings at the church.

Friends in Fellowship meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month for a potluck dinner at the church.

Ladies bridge meets the first and third Thursdays of the month.

Contact the church office for more information.

The Bereavement Support Group for widows and widowers meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the second and fourth Saturdays.

The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org .

Sunday worship and junior worship services at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Bible study for all ages at 9 a.m.

Adult and Youth Bible studies each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Women’s Study Group at 6:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month. Includes light refreshments and special ladies study.

The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891.

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UNITED METHODIST

Sharonville United Methodist

3751 Creek Rd.

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Epiphany United Methodist Church

The church has Roman Catholic Mass with contemporary music Sundays at 4 p.m. The Mass draws worshipers of all ages.

Come early to get acquainted with the new songs which begin at 3:45 p.m. Stay after Mass on the first Sunday of

Join in worship at 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for age 3 to grade 12 meets at 10:45 a.m. Childcare is available in the nursery during the 9:45 and 10:45 services for infants through age 2. Weekly adult study opportunities are also offered. Details on these and other programs can be found on the website calendar or by calling the church office.

The 105th annual Lawn Fete is Saturday, Sept. 8, and includes the Treasures and Trinkets giant yard sale, silent auction, furniture barn, games and crafts for all ages, Kid’s Korner, bounce house, hay rides, live entertainment, corn hole tournament, snack bar, chicken dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and more.

A new member class will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29.

The church is at 11800 MasonMontgomery Road, Symmes Township; 683-0254; www.sycamorechurch.org.

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

Samaritan Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Samaritan Closet offers clothing and food to people with demonstrated needs. Bread from Panera is available on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Samaritan Closet is next to the church.

The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 489-7021.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Sycamore Presbyterian Church

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

Brecon United Methodist Church

The church will have Worship in the Park Sunday, Sept. 2, at Nisbet Park in Loveland. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include both contemporary and traditional elements and Holy Communion as one body. Following the service, there will be a church picnic catered by City Barbeque. All are welcome. In the event of rain, visit the church website for worship location information.

Wee Three Kings Preschool has openings for the 3-year-old afternoon and 18-36 month Parent’s Day Out classes. Parents Day Out meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Parents may choose one or two days a week. The 3-year-old class meets two afternoons per week, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Spots are filling fast. Call 683-4256.

The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 677-9866; www.epiphanyumc.org.

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Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor Worship Services Contemporary Sat 5pm & Sun 9am Traditional Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

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LIFE

B8 • LOVELAND HERALD • AUGUST 22, 2012

POLICE REPORTS MIAMI TOWNSHIP

Assault Male was assaulted at 5856 Highview Drive, Aug. 3.

Breaking and entering Saws, generator, etc. taken from JK Meurer Corp.; $8,750 at 33 Glendale-Milford, Aug. 1.

Burglary Golf equipment, etc. taken; $915 at 5327 Oakcrest, July 30.

Criminal damage Two tires cut on vehicle at 979 Caribou Run, July 31.

Mailbox damaged at 6476 Lewis Road, Aug. 2.

Criminal mischief Substance put into hot tub at 1289 Old Dominion, July 31.

Arrests/citations Chris L. Casanova, 19, 5706 Crabapple Way, disorderly conduct, July 31.

Leo Mroz, 27, 1000 Marcie Lane, disorderly conduct, July 31.

Robert Knueven, 22, 3 Arbors Court No. 323, contributing to unruliness of minor, Aug. 1.

Faris Parker, 28, 3610 Todds Run Foster, drug instrument, Aug. 1.

Juvenile, 12, unruly, Aug. 5.

Travis Borders, 30, 2118 Oakwood Drive, warrant service, Aug. 5.

Incidents/investigations

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House toilet papered and egged at 5315 Oakcrest, July 31.

Eggs, etc. thrown at trailer at 311 Elm Crest, Aug. 2.

Eleven vehicles toilet papered and egged at Pebble Brooke Trail, Aug. 2.

Domestic violence At Oakwood Drive, Aug. 5.

Forgery Check taken from DLK Co., $22,500 at Kells Lane, Aug. 2.

Missing Male juvenile reported missing at 1800 Pebble Ridge, Aug. 5.

Misuse of credit card Female stated card used with no authorization at 6292 Branch Hill Miamiville, Aug. 1.

Theft Laptop computer taken off deck; $1,100 at 712 Glencrest, July 31.

Laptop computer and purse taken from vehicles at 1660 Fairway Crest, Aug. 1.

Scan tool taken from Monroe

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local police department: » Loveland, Chief Tim Sabransky, 583-3000 » Miami Township, Chief Stephen Bailey, 248-3721 » Symmes Township, Lt. Tom Butler, 774-6351 or 683-3444

Robert Lloyd Davidson

Robert Lloyd Davidson, 67, formerly of Loveland died Aug. 18. He was a professor of criminal justice and a veteran.

Survived by son, Mark (Cathy) Davidson; daughter, Amy Davidson; brother, Donald Davidson; grandchildren Luke Behnke, Mark Davidson Jr., Jake Behnke and Ellen Davidson; and nephews James, Donald and Jody

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St., theft at 9201 Fields Ertel Road, July 23.

Otto Shaffer, 18, 218 Haver Road, disorderly conduct at 6295 Kellog Ave., July 26.

Jennifer Sutton, 36, 7826 Columbia Road, theft at 9201 Fields Ertel Road, July 24.

Raymond Tipton, 35, 2213 S. Lee Drive, theft at 9201 Fields Ertel Road, July 24.

Incidents/investigations Tires; $2,000 at Ohio 28, Aug. 2.

Gasoline not paid for at Kroger; $76.28 at Ohio 28, Aug. 2.

Clothing taken from Kohl's; $256 at Ohio 28, Aug. 2.

Necklace taken from Kohl's; $45 at Ohio 28, Aug. 3.

Rolls of felt paper taken from Miamiville United Methodist Church; $230 at Main Street, Aug. 3.

Medication taken at 826 Ohio 131 No. 46, Aug. 3.

Tires/wheels taken off vehicle;

$1,000 at Tech Drive, Aug. 6.

Head phones, etc. taken from vehicle at 6570 Oasis, Aug. 2.

Violation of protection order Female reported this offense at 826 Ohio 131, Aug. 5.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Joseph Stoeckel, 32, 619 Adams Road, assault at Stone Master and Stone Bridge, July 20.

Sara Clevenger, 29, 205 Maple

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Davidson.

Preceded in death by parentse Lloyd Davidson and Elizabeth (nee Ripperger) Porter.

Services were Aug. 18 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland.

Robert Joseph Aloysius Jennings

Robert Joseph Aloysius Jennings, 88, formerly of Loveland died Aug. 9. He was a plumber and a veteran.

Survived by children Sharon Jennings, Linda (John) Roberts, Mary Frances Garrett, Karen (Greg) Prince, Judy Jennings, Robin (Joe) Gilliam, Michael Jennings, Theresa Jennings and Lisa Jennings; grandchildren Tom Lack, Lisa Lack, Christopher Lack, Gina Blevins, Jennifer Jinnings, Benjamin Garrett, Daniel Garrett, Amber Jinnings, Chase Prince, Josie Gilliam, Jesse Gilliam and Angela Witt.; 16 great-grandchildren; five greatgreat-grandchildren; siblings Earl Jennings, Walter Jennings,

Jewel Alexander and Audrey Sadler; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends of Lake Lorelei.

Preceded in death by father, Lawrence Earl Jennings; mother, Ethel Mae (nee Goodman) Jennings; wife, Mary Della (nee Wilson) Jennings; son, Robert Michael Jennings; and grandson, Joseph Jennings.

Services were Aug. 9 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Goshen.

Guy P.Troutman

Guy P. Troutman, 77, of Loveland died Aug. 13. He was a deliver drievr for a linen supply and a U.S. Navy veteran.

Survived by wife, Mary (nee Wilkie) Troutman; sons Sam and Roy (Michelle) Troutman.

Preceded in death by parents Elize and Robertine (nee Burdine) Troutman; and brother, George Troutman.

Services were Aug. 18 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland.

Burglary Residence entered and $22 removed at 8679 Birchabark, July 26.

Identity theft Victim reported at 11970 Streamside, July 24.

Misuse of credit card Victim reported at 9173 Withers Lane, July 24.

Theft Cell phone of unknown value removed at 7950 Village Drive, July 25.

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