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Reading – that’s the ticket

In the spirit of Team Read, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County had hundreds of free and fun programs and activities throughout the summer, which included Valuable Player contests, the winners of which took home Cincinnati Reds or Coney Island tickets and NOOK Color e-Readers.

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Ring tones

Ursuline Academy juniors celebrated their Ring Ceremony at the school Oct. 2 – a ritual that has been a religious event and significant part of school life for decades.

The ceremony was attended by the junior class, their families, faculty members and other students who provided music and singing.

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Yes, they can

All Saints in Kenwood turned a giant storage POD into a portable pantry. The elementary school and parish has been collecting canned goods and other nonperishable food items for NEEDS, the Northeast Emergency Distribution Center at Kenwood Baptist Church.

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Deadline for letters, columns

Today (Oct. 19) is the last day for candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot to submit guest columns to the Northeast Suburban Life.

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BLUE ASH – A man who hopes to win a seat on Blue Ash City Council says the city with the enviable business base must put residents first.

“When elected, I pledge to serve my fellow residents in Ward 3 and throughout the city by one, focusing first on our families, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and two, ensuring that our businesses thrive,” said John Patrick Dillon, who wants to unseat council incumbent Rick Bryan in the Nov. 8 elections.

Bryan said he also is committed to residents – and that taxes generated by Blue Ash businesses allow the city to fund things that show that commitment.

“Residents value our outstanding schools, recreation facilities, community events (e.g. free concerts, July 4 fireworks), walking/biking paths, excellent public safety and services and our diverse neighborhoods,” Bryan said.

“Most residents understand these things are made possible by our strong and diverse business base.”

All seven Blue Ash City Council seats come up for election every two years. Dillon is the only challenger in this year’s race, in which all incumbents are seeking

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Candidates for Blue Ash City Council are debating whether the city spends too much time and money on large projects like the Cooper Creek Event Center being built at the Blue Ash Golf Course, to the detriment of residents’ other needs.

Who else is running

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re-election to two-year terms that begin in December.

The battle between Dillon and Bryan is a rematch, with Dillon having lost out to Bryan by some 50 votes in 2009.

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• For profiles of Rick Bryan and John Dillon, see page A2.

Sycamore school board candidates debate district offices

By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

BLUE ASH – The board of education for the Sycamore Community Schools decided a year ago to build new district offices, but some people opposed to the project are making it an issue in the upcoming school board race.

The school district is rebuilding Maple Dale Elementary School off Hagewa Drive in Blue Ash for $17.5 million with funds from a bond issue approved by voters.

It’s also constructing a $2.1 million building for district offices on the Maple Dale campus with funds from a certificate of participation and the sale of the current central office on Cooper Road in Blue Ash. “Neighbors and taxpayers are opposed to the board’s use of tax-

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• Meet the Sycamore School board candidates, page A2. payer money that was not voted on for this use,” said Colleen Greissinger of Blue Ash - one of three candidates for two four-year terms up for election Nov. 8 on the Sycamore Community Schools Board of Education.

“There are other ways to achieve the desired end they seek without building an elite, new 12,000-square-foot building with a 64-car lot in (a troubled economy),” Greissinger said.

“The district needs to listen to and be sensitive to the residents, neighbors and taxpayers who strongly oppose their unnecessary

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Greissinger has never before sought election to a political office.

In November, she’ll square off against current Sycamore school board members Jill Cole of Montgomery and Ken Richter of Symmes Township, who are seeking reelection.

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Meet Blue Ash Ward 3 candidates Here is some information about the candidates and more on what they have to say about issues in Blue Ash: • Rick Bryan, 61, of Huntwicke Place, is executive director of The Wellness Community, which has an office in Blue Ash. He’s served on Blue Ash City Council since 1995 with stints as mayor and vice mayor.

The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel is chairman of the Blue Ash Veterans Day Committee, past commander and past vice commander of American Legion Post 630 and a member of the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College’s nursing program advisory committee.

“Blue Ash strives to over deliver outstanding service to all our residents and to our businesses,” Bryan said. “UC Institute for Policy Research reports clearly shows that most Blue Ash residents are highly satisfied with the quality of life in our community.

“We work hard to attract and retain businesses. I am committed to fully serving all residents and businesses.

“Stable city government has contributed to the success of Blue Ash," Bryan said. "I will continue that.”

Bryan said his top priorities are to: • “Finish the new clubhouse and Cooper Creek Event Center.

Story, page A1 • “Begin work on the new park at the Blue Ash Airport.

Planning with extensive resident input is well under way.

• “Maintain Blue Ash’s strong financial position and low tax structure, (its) strong focus on economic development (and its) fiscal controls to build reserves and deliver best in class service to residents.”

• John Dillon, 41, of Chesswick Drive, is a Cincinnati Bell telephone-repair splicer.

He’s a Hamilton County Democratic Party precinct executive and active in the Blue Ash Elementary School PTA Green Team, the Blue Ash Civic League and the East Side Players.

“Our city has been able to fight the flight of our businesses as well as attract new ones,” Dillon said. “Much credit goes to Economic (and Community) Development Director Judy Clark, (assistant Community Development Director) Dan Johnson and City Manager David Waltz.

“With our council-manager form of government, city council oversees and approves, but is not involved in the day-to-day work of the city manager and economic development director, both of whom solicit businesses, market the city and create economic enterprise.

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“Council can intervene in day-to-day decisions if requested. I know residents have questioned large community projects like the Cooper Creek Event Center (at the Blue Ash Golf Course) and the new airport park, while the city has canceled family-oriented activities like Summerbration, Heritage Days and Airport Days,” Dillon said.

“Needed cuts due to overbudgeted projects should not force us to cancel community events. Residents must be offered quality recreational and educational amenities to keep Blue Ash the place we love.

“When elected, I pledge to listen to the concerns of Ward 3 residents, as well as those in other neighborhoods, and to: • “Remember that Blue Ash is a residential community to over 14,000 residents.

• “Satisfy the needs of our residents in relation to community amenities (adequate fire and police protection, well-maintained roads and parks), community centers (Blue Ash Recreation Center, Grooms (Road) field, Sycamore Senior Center, Cooper Creek and the new airport park) and easy access to all corners of the city (sidewalks, bike paths, clear roadways).

• “Ensure our community businesses grow and thrive in every economic environment.”

A look at Sycamore School Board candidates Following is information about the candidates for the Sycamore school board and their thoughts on this question: How well is Sycamore juggling its responsibilities to the taxpayers’ collective wallet and to students who deserve the best education possible?

• Jill Cole, 53, is a principal at Cole Realty Associates, a commercial real estate company. She was elected to the school board in 2007.

“Our team is doing an excellent job of addressing the challenges presented in this difficult economic climate while continuing to provide the excellent education our community expects,” Cole said.

“We have delivered on our promise regarding expense growth.

“In fact, we have outperformed our promise, Cole allowing costs to increase at an average annual rate of only 1.4 percent since 2005, compared to the average inflation rate of 2.4 percent over the same period,” Cole said.

“We have done this while delivering excellent academic results, one of only 14 districts across Ohio to achieve the state’s highest report card rating for 12 consecutive years.”

• Colleen Greissinger, 59, is a retired registered nurse with a background in cost and quality control.

“Sycamore spends double the amount of money per pupil than many other ‘Excellent with Distinction’ schools like Lebanon or Springboro,” Greissinger said.

“Expenditures per pupil went up by $200 for administration, $200 for buildings and $400 for staff support from the ‘8-09’ to the ‘09-10’ school year at Sycamore.

“Average teacher income went up by $2,334 Greissinger last year (3.3 percent) while our Sycamore households lost an average of $829 (-1.7 percent).

“Sycamore’s average teacher salary for year ‘10-11’ was $73,471 while median household income for Sycamore residents was only $47,800,” Greissinger said. “Sycamore lost 275 students in the last three years, yet generated more revenue than ever in school year 2010-2011.

“To simply ‘hold the (sky-high) line on costs’ is not enough. The board needs to make bold and tough decisions to avoid the projected irresponsible deficit spending plan forecasted for the next five years.

“Our children and families deserve better.”

• Ken Richter, 70, is the retired president of Avon Germany. He was elected to the school board in 2003 and 2007.

“Sycamore is an exceptional school district and an exceptional community to live, to work and to raise our families,” Richter said.

“In 2004 we clearly recognized that we needed to constrain our financial trend lines while maintaining academic excellence. We cut, we capped, we controlled and we established a culture of ‘continuous improvement.’

“We have kept these caps in place and our Richter average rate of expenditure increase has only been 1.4 percent over this time period,” Richter said.

“That has put us ahead of many of the financial reforms that are being widely discussed today and protected us from various state cuts.”

Seats on the Sycamore Community Schools Board of Education held by President Diane Adamec of Blue Ash and members John Mercurio of Montgomery and Jean Staubach of Sycamore Township will be up for election in 2013.

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Ash and Montgomery. Part of the Maple Dale property is in Blue Ash and part of it is in Montgomery.

“After more than 30 public meetings and recent campaign tours there is substantial feedback to ensure we have very favorable sentiments on the Maple Dale campus, including the district office,” Richter said.

“It is clearly recognized that the cost savings achieved in the construction are favorable to all of us as taxpayers.

“Also recognized are the efficiencies of having the district office personnel all located in one building will pay dividends,” Richter said.

Cole said the Sycamore school board carefully considered the issue before deciding to rebuild Maple Dale Elementary School at the same time it builds new district offices on the school campus. Both buildings are to open in 2013.

“The decision to build district offices on Maple Dale’s campus was made after extensive research, analysis and public discussion to consider all of the factors that would result in the best decision for Sycamore taxpayers, students and staff,” Cole said.

“Options of leasing or purchasing existing space were thoroughly considered and found to be more expensive in the long run than building a new, efficient facility on land that the district already owned.

“We were able to take advantage of a very favorable climate for financing the project as well as achieve construction cost savings by building at the same time as the new school,” Cole said.

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Indian Hill addresses enrollment

By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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All Saints School and parish in Kenwood worked to fill a storage POD full of canned goods for NEEDS, the Northeast Emergency Distribution Center at the Kenwood Baptist Church. Some seventh-grade students helped load more food into the POD Oct. 4. From left: front, Erica Brower, Olivia Sabo, Kieley Doll, Sarah Schmalz and Nicole Sidenstick; back, Matthew Schlager, Ryan Benson, Allen Waltz, Andrew Bissmeyer and Matthew Bugada.

All Saints collects canned goods for NEEDS

By Amanda Hopkins nesuburban@communitypress.com

All Saints in Kenwood turned a giant storage POD into a portable pantry.

The elementary school and parish has been collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items for NEEDS, the Northeast Emergency Distribution Center at Kenwood Baptist Church.

Principal Dan Stringer said the storage company PODS donated a portable storage container and All Saints was working to collect 2,000 pounds of food.

As of Oct. 4, they were

one-third of the way to the goal. Collection were to continue through Oct. 9.

Stringer said there are plans for another canned good collection in March.

Anyone interested in donating canned goods and other non-perishable items can bring donations to the school at 8939 Montgomery Road in Kenwood.

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The Indian Hill Exempted Village School District has seen a decline in enrollment.

During last week’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Jane Knudson said total enrollment dropped by 38 students compared to last year. Last year total enrollment was 2,061.

Enrollment in the last four year has been dropping, said Knudson.

“We don’t like to see children leave us, but we do understand some parents not having a child going to a public school,” she said.

Knudson said some parents prefer a religious education or same-gender school.

Knudson said the district will continue to monitor class size and review data on enrollment.

Additionally, Knudson

SYCAMORE TWP NEWS Construction in park

Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road in Sycamore Township will be under construction the next two weeks.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Greg Bickford said security cameras are being installed in the park and park visitors should watch for the construction.

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Halloween trick-or-treat will be celebrated in Sycamore Township from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.

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said a committee of parents and teachers will review ways to strengthen and enhance the Knudson open house at the high school for incoming ninth-graders.

She said another way the district is addressing smaller classes is by considering adjustments to the advanced placement programs.

Knudson said some of the advanced placement

courses may be offered on an every other year basis.

She said some of the courses may continue to be shared with other districts in the area.

For example, some of the Indian Hill students could potentially take an advanced placement course at Mariemont High School while Mariemont students take advanced placement courses at Indian Hill High School.

With declining enrollment, Fred Sanborn, a member of the Committee for Responsible School

Spending, said the district should consider budget reductions.

Last month members of the committee said the district should repeal its 2009 tax increase and reduce spending by at least 5 percent, or $1.6 million.

Board President Molly Barber said the board stands by its decisions regarding the budget. “We are diligent in continuing to contain and reduce costs,” she said.

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BRIEFLY What would you name new township park?

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Symmes Township will host a meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, to receive input, comments and suggestions for the naming of the new township park on the former Rozzi Property.

The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the township administration building, 923 Union Cemetery Road.

We want to know: What name would you suggest for the park? Why? E-mail us at nesuburban@communitypress.com.

UC Blue Ash hosts Shred Day

University of Cincinnati Blue Ash will host a “Protect Your ID Shred Day,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the college, 9555 Plainfield Road.

There will be a limit of five boxes per vehicle. Old cell phones will be donated to 911 Cell Phone Bank.

Do not bring binders, plastic and pre-shredded paper.

School candidate forum

The Association of Sycamore Schools Parent Organizations will host a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Edwin H.

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Linda and Tony Cole of Montgomery, Kerrie Logan Holhian of Blue Ash and Jim LaBarbara of Sycamore Township will all be among more than 100 national and local authors to meet at the fifth annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

The event is free.

Choose from a variety of book talks and author panel discussions featuiring popular topics. There’s something for all ages, including storybook characters, crafts and activities for kids.

The Coles wrote “Resurrecting Anthony: A True Story of Courage and Destination” about how their once perfect family survived the devastating tragedy of their 12-year old son's heart attack and brain injury. For more information about the book: www.resurrectinganthony.com.

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LaBarbara is a radio personality who was on the air for more than 50 years-more than 40 of them in Cincinnati on stations like 700 WLW, WCKY, and WGRR. Greene Intermediate, 5200 Aldine Drive.

During the forum, the three candidates for the Sycamore Board of Education, Jill Cole, Ken Richter and Colleen Greissinger, will discuss their vision and goals for Sycamore Community Schools.

All district residents are encouraged to attend the event.

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State Rep. Connie Pillich (D-28th District) will hold office hours to speak one-onone with residents of her district, gather local input on state issues and identify community concerns.

The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Alreddy Café, 11083 Reading Road in Sharonville.

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Ursuline ring ceremony religious ritual through decades Ursuline Academy juniors celebrated their Ring Ceremony at the school Oct. 2 – a ritual that has been a religious event and significant part of school life for decades.

The ceremony, which began with Mass presided by faculty member the Rev. Jack Wessling, was attended by the junior class, their families, faculty members and other students who provided music and singing.

After Communion the rings were blessed by President Sharon Redmond and Congregational Minister of the Ursulines of Brown County, Sr. Lucia Castelinni, OSU. Redmond, Principal Tom Barhorst and the junior homeroom teachers presented the rings and pledge certificates to the juniors.

The juniors then recited the ring pledge wherein they declared their loyalty to the school and to God, and acknowledged the symbolism in the ring’s design of the school’s patroness, St.

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Ursuline Principal Tom Barhorst (Mason), junior class co-president Amy Berg (Loveland), co-president Emma Gruber (Mount Lookout), Sr. Lucia Castelinni, OSU (Milford) and President Sharon Redmond (Cold Spring, Ky.).

Angela Merici, and its reminder of the charity that binds the class together now and forever in God’s love.

The Ring Ceremony is more than a rite of passage at Ursuline Academy.

Redmond spoke these words about the ceremony: “This morning, after Communion, you will receive your class ring and a certificate.

“In accepting those out-

ward symbols, you demonstrate your promise to continue the legacy of excellence and strengthen the bonds that hold your class, our alumnae and members of our school community

firmly together in sisterhood.

“You are the young women of Ursuline Academy-women of intelligence, women of integrity, women of compassion, women of

spiritual conviction and women who will make a difference in our world.”

In her reflection as junior class co-president, Amy Berg spoke about her beliefs and that of her co-president Emma Gruber.

“This ring is a continuous circle of the tradition, family and the unity of Ursuline. For Emma and I this means having multiple family members attend Ursuline.

“Both our grandmothers started their Ursuline journey by attending (Ursuline) Oak Street. Then our sisters, cousins, aunts and mothers attended Ursuline at Blue Ash. “Even though the structure of the building has changed, inside these walls the values and morals remain the same. We are a testament to this tradition.”

A reception for the juniors, their families and the Ursuline community followed the ceremony in the school café.

West Point grad visits Sycamore students

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Sycamore High School's Interact Club, a community service and volunteer organization for students sponsored by the Rotary Club of Blue Ash and Montgomery, is supporting military troops by collecting personal items and bagged candy from through Oct. 28.

Donations of shampoo, soap, packed razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, face wash and non-chocolate bagged candy can be dropped off at Sycamore High School,

7400 Cornell Road, during school hours (7:20 a.m. until 2:20 p.m.).

The donated supplies will then be shipped to the Army platoon of 2008 Sycamore graduate Scott Ferris, who is based in Afghanistan.

Ferris is also the son of Sue Ferris, Sycamore High School special education teacher.

To kick off the donation drive, United States Army 2nd Lt. Kelly Lanphere visited with students Oct. 12.

After graduating from West Point,

Lanphere was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army as a second lieutenant in Field Artillery and stationed at Fort Carson.

Shortly after arriving at Fort Carson, he was sent on first deployment to Tikrit, Iraq for 12 months and returned home in December 2006.

He was redeployed to Baghdad, Iraq in December 2007 and returned home February 2009. He has earned two bronze stars for meritorious service in combat.

An illustration of the “danger zone” for students getting on and off school buses.

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Sycamore celebrates Bus Safety Week, shares safety measures From Oct. 17-21, Sycamore Community Schools will celebrate National School Bus Safety Week.

This year’s theme, “Be Aware – Know the Danger Zone,” reminds students to stay 10 feet away from all sides of a bus and to never go behind it.

They should also cross in front of a bus where they can be seen by the bus driver.

“Fifty-nine Sycamore bus drivers are dedicated to providing safe transportation to nearly 4,000 students on Sycamore school buses each day. Our drivers and monitors work with parents, staff and community members to ensure the safety of students as they enter and exit the bus,” said Melissa Horning, Sycamore’s transportation manager.

“To further ensure safety, Sycamore buses are maintained in safe condition and are inspected by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Sycamore has passed these inspections with a 100 percent rate. Each Sycamore bus is equipped with a surveillance system to provide additional student security.”

Horning offers the following tips to further ensure student safety: • Students should arrive at their assigned bus stop five minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

• Students should wait for their bus at the driverdesignated place of safety away from the street.

• Students who must cross a road to board or depart from a bus should wait for the driver to signal before crossing. Then, students should cross the street while staying at least 10 feet in front of the bus.

• Parents and students should not follow the school bus on foot or by car, or approach the bus from the rear or sides, as the driver may not see a person.

• Adults who transport students to and from school should become familiar with bus loading or unloading zones at each school and avoid them during school hours start and dismissal times.

• Parents should check a child’s clothing for the presence of long drawstrings or other dangling items. These can become snagged in the bus door during loading/unloading, and should be removed from clothing.

Motorists are also remViolation of the school bus stop law is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500.

For more information on Ohio laws and additional bus safety tips, visit the Sycamore Community Schools Transportation Department web page at www.sycamoreschools.org.

Proceeds support music programs

THANKS TO JESSICA RUGGIERO

September’s best

Sycamore Junior High School Principal Karen Naber with the school’s September students of the week, from left: front, Ben Ruskin, Ally Marth and Sierra Whittemore; back, Maddie Stuhlreyer, Tyler Miller, Principal Karen Naber, Rachel Haupt, Matt Schuetz and Ben Annenberg.

Rising is Seven Hills’ faculty chair Seven Hills School music teacher John Rising is the recipient of one of Seven Hills’ highest faculty honors, the Elise Eaton Allen Faculty Chair in the Fine and Performing Arts, in recognition of the excellence of his teaching.

In addition to the high honor, the endowed faculty chair carries with it special financial awards to the recipient, as well as a Seven Hills armchair symbolic of the honor.

A member of the Seven Hills faculty since 2000, he and his family live in Kenwood.

Rising teaches instrumental music in grades six to 12 at Seven Hills, and he

is the director of the Upper School’s Classical Ensemble and Contemporary Ensemble and the Middle School’s Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Ensembles.

Head of School Chris Garten said, “When John joined Seven Hills 12 years ago, his charge was to build an outstanding Middle/ Upper School instrumental music program, and he has fulfilled that directive with stunning creativity, verve and vigor.”

Audiences respond to his students’ performances with standing ovations, and many of his former students pursue music studies in college and professional careers.

In presenting the award, Chris Garten said, in part, “In everything he does, Rising sets admirably high standards for himself, and his greatest gift is his ability to impart to our students his own consummate sense of craft.

His music program is a model of individualization; he extracts every ounce of native talent from his students, sweeping them up in a galvanizing enterprise with energy and enthusiasm that holds each student accountable.

The Elise Eaton Allen Faculty Chair was established in 1989 by the family of the late Elise E. Allen (Mrs. Robert H. Allen).

All community members are invited to attend the 12th annual Sycamore Arts and Crafts Show at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, to buy unique art work and local crafts from more than 190 vendors and artists.

Admission is free.

Items for sale include jewelry, clothing, floral arrangements, home décor, housewares, paintings, photographs and ceramics, all in time for the holidays.

The event also includes performances by Sycamore High School band and orchestra students throughout the day.

Food and beverages from Starbucks, Panera, Samurai Sam and Montgomery Inn will be available.

In addition, visitors can enter a raffle to win more than 150 craft prizes.

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event and cost $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets.

Sponsored by the Sycamore Band and Orchestra Boosters, all proceeds benefit Sycamore Community Schools’ instrumental music departments.

Individuals interested in having a booth at the event should contact Jeff Bieler, Sycamore High School music department supervisor, at bielerj@sycamoreschools.org.

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BLUE ASH- With four seniors, anything less than an appearance at the Division I state golf championships was unacceptable for the Ursuline Lions, according to coach Marianne Utz-Sahms.

The Lions conquered their goal by winning the Division I District Championship at Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown, Oct. 12.

Three girls from last year’s team, Meghan Tenhundfeld, Mika Suntay and Megan Skelly were key contributors in helping Ursuline return to state after placing third in 2010.

Tenhundfeld shot 2-under par 70 to earn medalist honors at districts, as the team score of 315 held up over St. Ursula’s mark of 316.

“Megan’s been fun to watch this

Press Preps highlights

By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

Tournament golf

• Moeller finished sixth in the District I tournament at Weatherwax Oct. 12. Junior Evan Probst had Moeller’s best score at 74.

Cross Country

• Moeller was sixth in the Father Rudy Invitational at Rapid Run Park Oct. 8.

Volleyball

•Ursuline got a 3-1 win over Mercy, Oct. 11. The squad followed up with a 3-0 win over Lakota West, Oct. 13.

Field Hockey

• Ursuline knocked off Dublin Coffman behind two goals from Katherine Finke, Oct. 8. The Lions followed up with a 5-0 win over Dublin Scioto, Oct. 8. Grace Robertston and Anne Tulisiak scored.

Soccer

• CHCA defeated Cincinnati Christian, 3-1, behind two goals from senior midfielder Peter Riewald, Oct. 13.

• Moeller shutout Fenwick 1-0 Oct. 8 as Eric Radke scored.

• The Sycamore Lady Aves blanked Hamilton 7-0 Oct. 11 as Lauren Hancher registered the hat trick.

• Sycamore’s boys also beat Hamilton 8-0. Michael Bemmes and Brendan Corcoran both had two goals.

• Ursuline edged out Anderson, Oct. 8. The Lions followed up with a 2-0 win over McAuley, Oct. 10. Lana Bonekemper and Emily Halmi scored. With the wins, the Lions improved to 12-0-3 on the season.

This week’s MVPs

• CHCA’s Aliza Williams, Dominique Baxter and Holly Dahmus; Sycamore’s Sammi Kruger and Sophia Southard; Ursuline’s Mehvish Safdar, Kristen Behrens and Grace Kallenberg all made the state tennis tournament.

year,” Utz-Sahms said. “She’s hitting fairways and greens like she’s a tour player.”

Tenhundfeld, who recently committed to continue golfing at Seton Hall University next fall, led the GGCL this season by averaging 36.91 strokes per nine holes.

Suntay shot 82 at districts, and posted the second best average int he GGCL this fall (38.18). Skelly, and senior Meghan Garanich shot 80 and 84, respectively, while sophomore Abigail Wellens ended her round with an 83.

The low round by Tenhundfeld, and the consistent play of the Lions’ four other golfers, put the squad in prime position to come out as district champions.

“When you shoot 315 in a big tournament like that, and you throw a high of 84, that’s pretty strong,” UtzSahms said.

As the squad prepares for the Division I state meet, which will be played at The Ohio State University Gray Course in Columbus, Oct. 21-22, UtzSahms said the team’s goal is to finish in the top three, if the Lions aren’t able to win or place second.

Considering all of Ursuline’s seniors have won medalist honors this fall, the Lions could be a favorite to at least duplicate last year’s performance.

“We’d really like to be on the podium, which means you have to finish first or second,” Utz-Sahms said.

The veteran Ursuline coach added that the course Ursuline will play at state stacks up in the Lions’ favor.

“The (gray course) plays longer than normal high school golf tournaments, but when a course plays longer, it stacks up in our favor because our girls hit the ball pretty far.”

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Ursuline Academy senior Mika Suntay watches her tee shot during the Division I district golf tournament, Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown, Oct. 12.

Tennis tournament time for local teams

By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

SYCAMORE TWP – Sycamore High School girls tennis coach Mike Teets pulled an old, familiar trick with his top two singles players for the postseason he teamed them up.

After a season of first singles for Sammi Kruger and second singles for Sophia Southard, the Lady Ave duo paired up to make the district tournament. On Oct. 15, they took the No. 3 seed in the state tournament by beating the Ursuline pair of Grace Kallenberg and Kristen Behrens.

For Kruger, it was a logical call.

“I think because Cincinnati’s just so strong in singles between Sandy (Niehaus of Mount Notre Dame) and Mehvish (Safdar of Ursuline) and Brooke Broda (Lakota West) that we thought our best option would be doubles,” Kruger said. “We had a little experience last year in doubles and it’s our best chance to play together and try to get to state.”

Even though Kruger and Southard played some doubles last year, this fall’s endeavor was new.

“It was our first time playing together,” Southard said. “We had played doubles before - not together.”

Speaking before the district tournament, both agreed the experiment was working. The singles standouts have accepted their roles and have been rewarded with a trip to Columbus thanks to their showing in the district tournament in Centerville.

“I would say I’m more of the baseline player,” Southard said.

Kruger says Southard’s presence gives the Lady Aves another dimension.

“It’s kind of nice, because she’s a lefty,” Kruger explained. “We both have a forehand, so she

nis here,” Kruger said.

“We only had four years to do it, and it went by really quick. Part of it was just my team. I r e a l l y enjoyed it.”

A d d e d Miller, “Tennis has TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS always been Aliza Williams, a sophomore at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, returns a shot during singles a really fun competition with Colleen Whalen of Summit at the Colonial Racquet Club in North College Hill during thing for me. the Division II district tournament Oct. 13. Williams qualified for the state tournament along with the It runs in my CHCA senior doubles pair of Dominique Baxter and Holly Dahmus. family. Getting to play with all these girls, it was a blast to spend four years with them.”

Fortunately for Teets, Southard will return to lead another group of Lady Aves in 2012.

“I would say this is definitely the most fun year I’ve had,” Southard said. “We all bonded a lot more. I’m really sad that everyone’s going to part their ways I guess, but we’re going to stay as a SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS family.”

Sycamore seniors Sammi Kruger (left) and Riley Miller (right) smile for those on Kruger and Southard hand at the Lady Aves’ Senior Day Oct. 11. Kruger played first singles and teamed should know their state tourwith Sophia Southard in doubles. Miller was a doubles player with Jamie Pescovitz. nament match-up by Oct. 18.

In Division II district plays the left side, and I tion.”

Though both Kruger and action, CHCA sophomore play the right.” admit they Aliza Williams has moved Senior Riley Miller has Southard played doubles all year for would’ve liked a crack at on to the state tournament, Sycamore with freshman singles, they’ve also both along with the doubles team Jamie Pescovitz. She thinks enjoyed their combined suc- of Dominique Baxter and Holly Dahmus. the Sycamore synergy will cess.

Williams lost in the semis “When we were in the continue to work. eventual champion “I know that Sammi has sectional finals and beat to a lot of experience with doubles too, and Sophia has been really good at the net,” Miller said. “She (Southard) is really good at the net, so it’s just a natural for them.

They’ve already beat a lot of tough teams like Lakota East and Mason. Both of their doubles teams were really strong this year.

Mason even ‘stacked,’ so for them to come out with a win with them was huge.

They’ve already knocked down a lot of the competi-

Mason, they were first seed and we were second - that was a big win for us,” Kruger said. “They were favored to win. They had more doubles experience. To come out and win that in three sets was huge for us.”

The reality of any tournament is that few get to end the season with a victory. For seniors Kruger and Miller, it’s been quite a flight as Aviators.

“It was some of the best years of my life playing ten-

Danielle Wolf of Cincinnati Country Day, and she then beat Indian Hill’s Kasey Schumacher to take third place.

Baxter and Dahmus defeated Chaminade-Julienne 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.

Leading the Ursuline Academy Lions in the district matches in Centerville was sophomore Mehvish Safdar advancing to the state tournament again.

Safdar won a state doubles title a year ago with her sister, Komel, This year, she takes the No. 1 seed to the state tournament after defeating Mount Notre Dame’s Sandy Niehaus 6-1, 6-3 in the district final.

Ursuline’s second singles player, junior Diana Suarez, was pitted against Lakota East junior Taylor Holden and fell short in the first round. Holden eventually made it to the semifinals and took third place beating MND’s Brooke Dennis 6-3, 6-0.

In doubles, the junior tandem of Kristen Behrens and Grace Kallenberg will join teammate Safdar at state. Seniors Megan Felming and Colleen Johns had to deal with Sycamore’s Sammi Kruger and Sophia Southard in round one and were defeated as Kruger and Southard eventually also made state. Behrens and Kallenberg later lost to Sycamore’s Kruger and Southard for the third seed at the state tournament.

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Ursuline first singles player Mehvish Safdar (green) stands between Morgan Main (left) and Grace Kallenberg (right) before a match with Sycamore Oct. 11. Safdar is one of the area favorites in the tennis postseason.

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Aviators grounded in season’s 1st loss Gannett News Service Middletown High School scored 14 points in the second quarter to overcome an early deficit and all but secured a Division I playoff spot with a 21-3 win against previously undefeated Sycamore High School Friday night, Oct. 14, at Barnitz Stadium.

Sycamore (7-1, 4-1) came into the game owning a share of the Greater Miami Conference lead with Colerain but Middletown junior quarterback Jalin Marshall ran for one touchdown and threw for two scores to jun-

ior wide receiver Lance Johnson as the Middies improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the GMC. Next up: The Aves host Lakota West Oct. 21.

CHCA 42, Clark 0

Sophomore quarterback Conner Osborne threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns to lead CHCA to the blowout win.

Teammate sophomore running back Tyler Renners also had a big night with 97 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns.

The Eagles defense recorded their second shutout of the season with sophomore linebacker Kyle Davis leading the way with 10 tackles, while senior defensive end Pierson Dunn added four sacks.

Up next: The Eagles host New Miami, Oct. 21.

Indianapolis Cathedral 26, Moeller 24

Indianapolis Cathedral made its case for a spot among the elite Oct.14, thwarting Moeller’s monumental comeback and knocking off the previously undefeated Crusaders 26-24 on Drake Myers’ 40-yard field goal as time expired Oct. 14.

“We knew we would have our hands full,” Moeller coach John Rodenberg said. “They’re a very good team.”

The Irish built their lead on Moeller’s Senior Night and homecoming at Lockland’s Roettger Field before the Crusaders got back into the game on touchdown

passes by junior quarterback Spencer Iacovone of 64 yards to senior wide receiver Monty Madaris and 15 yards to junior running back Keith Watkins.

Iacovone completed the comeback with a one-yard plunge with 13 seconds left in the game. The time was being kept on the field because the clock malfunctioned in the last two minutes.

Cathedral responded with a pass that put Myers into position for his field goal.

“They made the play when they had to,” Rodenberg said.

Iacovone finished 19-of33 for 243 yards, but Moeller (7-1) gained just 87 yards rushing.

Next up: the Crusaders are at Lakewood St. Edward, Saturday, Oct. 22.

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Sycamore running back Greg Simpson is wrapped by a Middletown defender during their game at Middletown Oct. 14. The Middies handed the Aves their first loss of the year 21-3. Sycamore faces Lakota West Oct. 21.

Aves to swing at state

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The Sycamore Lady Aves have made the state golf tournament for the first time since 1994 after a third-place finish at the district tournament at Weatherwax Oct. 12. They are, from left: Back row, sophomore Hanna Lee, senior Erin Coller, senior Cassidy Thomas, senior Lisa Kohmescher, senior Maggie Smith and coach Keith Brackenridge; front, sophomore Marybeth Reinhold and senior S.M. Dipali.

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Re-elect leadership that delivers proven results I would like to thank all of you who voted to elect me to the Sycamore Board of Education in 2007.

It has been an honor to serve this community over the last four years. These are challenging times, and I want to assure you that you have a highly effective leadership team working to ensure that Sycamore maintains the highest level of academic achievement while respecting taxpayer dollars.

Sycamore has once again achieved the State of Ohio’s highest rating on the State Report Card, “Excellent with Distinction,” for the 12th year in a row.

Congratulations to the students and staff for this result. We will continue to work to maintain this high level of achievement.

We will also continue to work

hard to respect taxpayer dollars.

Since 2005, Sycamore’s average annual expense growth has been only 1.4 percent compared the average inflation rate of 2.4 percent over the same period. This has allowed us to have resources to manage through ecoJill Cole challenging nomic times and Community u n c e r t a i n t i e s public Press guest about school funding.

It columnist has also given us the ability to implement a 10-year, district-wide capital improvement plan taking advantage of opportunities in low financing and construction costs, in order to protect taxpayer

investment in our facilities. We will continue to manage our finances in a conservative and responsible manner.

I serve as vice president of the Board of education. I have been an active volunteer and leader in our schools and community throughout all the years my five children attended Sycamore. I am also a principal of Cole Realty Associates, our family-owned commercial real estate development company.

I respectfully ask for your vote Nov. 8 to re-elect the proven leadership team that delivers proven results for Sycamore. For more information about me and my vision for Sycamore see www.votejillcole.com.

Jill Cole is running for re-election to the Sycamore Community School District Board of Education.

Elections Viewpoints guidelines Today (Oct. 19) is the last day for candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot to submit guest columns to the Northeast Suburban Life.

The guidelines: • Columns should no more than 300 words, and are subject to editing.

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• All columns must be submitted, via e-mail, no later than noon the Wednesday before publication. We encourage you to submit columns as early as possible to avoid a backlog near Election Day. No columns will be accepted after Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Bryan deserves vote in Ward 3

LEIGH TAYLOR/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Flowers that people have left at the Apple store in the Kenwood Towne Center in memory of Apple found Steve Jobs, on Thursday, Oct. 6.

CH@TROOM Oct. 12 questions

How do you think school districts should best schedule professional development, or in-service, days for their staff – by having regularly scheduled early dismissal for students, or by having entire days off for students? Why? No responses.

Which of Steve Jobs’ products mattered most, and which is your favorite – iMac, iPad, iPhone or iPod? Why? “I have no favorite. The world has lost a true genius.”

J.K. “Although I don’t personally use iMac, iPad, iPhone or iPod, I had tremendous respect for Mr. Jobs and what he accomplished.

“He was a brilliant inventor, and from everything I have read, he was a good man. Our world is better for having had people like Mr. Jobs among us.”

Bill B. “I bought my first Macintosh computer in 1986, not long after it was released. I have lost track of how many we have had, but I have a Macbook Pro laptop and my wife has an iMac. To us, these are the most important products. They have given us 25 years of less frustration than the comparable Windows products (I have a Windows 7 computer).

“The iPad makes laptop computing more portable than it has ever been, but can’t do enough to make me replace my laptop.

The iPhone combines laptop computing with the footprint of a phone, but so far that has not enticed me to buy an expensive

Next questions What is the most important issue in this year’s Blue Ash council race?

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

Every week Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to nesuburban@community press.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. data plan and a new phone.

“The iPod revolutionized music listening, but I don’t listen to a lot of music. What Steve really brought us was reliable integration of all these devices, stylish design, and the imagination to dream of products we didn’t even know we needed. Once we saw them, we gobbled them up.

F.S.D. “I am unable to distinguish which products Apple Inc. produced vs. those Steve Jobs developed. I do own an iPod and use it regularly. I’ve also downloaded songs that I couldn’t find in any music store, which I appreciate.

“My wife bought me a standard cell phone four years ago, which I appreciate but seldom use.

Otherwise I’m strictly a desktop PC man.”

R.V. “Honestly? I’ve never owned or used any ‘i’ device or anything made

by Apple. But if I had to pick one, I’d say the original Macintosh PC. It was futuristic compared to the Commodore 64’s that my high schools computer lab used in 1988!”

J.S.K.

Blue Ash has been my home for more than 35 years, I raised my family here and absolutely love living in this city.

As a retiree, I enjoy the vast choice of services and programs which are provided to every resident at little or no charge – the Friday and Tuesday concerts, July 4 fireworks, Taste of Blue Ash, the recreation center and swimming pool, free trash collection, outstanding snow removal, walking and bike paths and so much more. I really appreciate that my taxes are reasonable, and that I do not pay city earnings tax on my retirement or investment income.

I know that Blue Ash is able to provide these amenities because of our strong business base. I applaud our city administration and council for their aggressive approach to

recruiting new business, and avoiding tax abatements which would hurt our schools. Importantly, they do this while working hard to protect our residential neighborhoods from the visual intrusion of commercial development.

I attribute our ability to “have it all,” in part, to our having a stable city government that seems to be able to get their work done without drama, arguing and positioning that you see in many cities.

That is why I am voting to return Rick Bryan to city council as my Ward 3 representative. I’ve known Rick for 20 years. He brings a wealth of experience and passion for our city to the job. He is accessible seems to thoughtfully consider all sides of an issue before reacting. He has my vote Nov. 8.

John Klasmeier Blue Ash

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What would happen if we owned the insurance company?

Consider health care from a different perspective. Who is getting rich from health care?

If you have worked 30-40 years, you and your employer(s) have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars insuring your medical care, and that of your family. It is likely that you have not needed to use much of the medical care that was available to you; so, where did all this money go?

The medical community did not receive much; and, your employer did not pocket the money. You did not pocket any of this expense; in some cases, you may have barely been aware of the costs involved.

Large corporations that furnish medical benefits to their employees hire people who are in excellent mental and physical health.

They extensively test for this. This is to reduce their exposure to higher medical costs.

Their probability of high medical expense is low; so, they purchase insurance with very high deductibles, and they self-insure for the balance, paying the high deductibles for the employee. This saves them many hundreds of thousands of dollars in insurance costs per year.

If you have lasted this long the probability is high that you have good genes, a reasonable lifestyle, and are in decent shape.

James Baker Health insurCommunity ance is a cost of business, a Press guest doing cost of attracting columnist and retaining the best employees a corporation can find; and, it employees many people in the insurance industry.

Large corporations also use Social Security as part of their retirement packages, showing their employees, in writing, how the combination of Social Security and their pensions will affect their retirement. They use this both as a tool to attract prospective employees, and for the retention of current employees.

Old people have a certain expectation of medical services, when they need them, as the aftermath of having paid into the system for all of those years. Yet, the monies paid out are long gone, and they were not used to pay for

future services.

Gross mismanagement of state and federal tax dollars, and entire programs, have contributed to the inability to continue payments for public health programs. So, what are we to do?

What if … we owned the insurance company? A private mutual health insurance company, where every policy holder owned one share, there was only one class of stock, and no one could buy shares, except as a policy holder?

This is not new thinking.

Only one company would have this status. Anyone could join.

There would be normal premiums, based on actual operating costs.

Payments for medical devices and services would be negotiated.

Management overhead would be held to 18 percent of total costs.

People would have their own tax-free account. Premiums would be deposited into this account, and a formula would be devised to determine the expenses to be withdrawn.

The less your medical expense costs, the more you would have in your account for future medical expenses.

James Baker is a 34 year resident of Indian Hill.

For more viewpoints from around Greater Cincinnati, go to cincinnati.com/opinion

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Symmes Township Branch Library Team Read child winner Nikhila Kattamuri gets her NOOK Color e-Reader.

In the spirit of Team Read, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County had hundreds of free and fun programs and activities throughout the summer, which included Valuable Player contests, the winners of which took home Cincinnati Reds or Coney Island tickets and NOOK Color e-Readers.

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Blue Ash Branch Library child winner Nikhil Sekar shows off the NOOK Color e-Reader he won during Team Read.

Team Read adult winner April Cadwallader, with son, Brian, collects her e-Reader from the Symmes Township Branch Library.

Blue Ash Branch Library Team Read child winner Anna Cummins and her mom, Julie, pick up Anna’s winnings – Coney Island tickets.

Symmes Township Branch Library preschool winner Will Kimnach shows off the Reds tickets he won in Team Read.

Teen Winner Atena Baghbanian gets a NOOK Color e-Reader after winning a Team Read contest at the Blue Ash Branch Library.

Blue Ash Branch Library Team Read child winner Jack Sichel gets his Reds tickets.

Team Read adult winner Michael Brewer gets his Reds tickets from the Blue Ash Branch Library.

Teen Winner Morgan Fitzgerald gets an e-Reader after winning during Team Read at the Symmes Township Branch Library.

Blue Ash Branch Library Team Read teen winner Jenifer Weber collects her Coney Island tickets.

Symmes Township Branch Library adult Coney Island Ticket Team Read winner Julie Herrmann collects her winnings.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, O C T . 2 0

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Beginning Watercolor Classes, 2-4 p.m., Kenwood Fellowship Community Church, 7205 Kenwood Road, $8 per class. 8915946. Kenwood.

Haunted Tour, 7-10:30 p.m., Loveland Greenhouse, 11924 Lebanon Road, A tour of the grounds. Hear tale of original property owners and witness the fate of those who dared to cross federal guard John Reeves. Ages 10 and up. $7. 683-1581. Symmes Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Montgomery Woman’s Club Meeting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Terwilliger’s Lodge, 10520 Deerfield Road, Ralph Dehner, tai chi master, discusses how tai chi adds to one’s range of motion, flexibility and the general wellness of an individual. Free. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 852-1901; www.montgomerywomansclub.org. Montgomery.

COOKING CLASSES

Thistlehair Farm Winter Squash, 6-8:30 p.m., Meshewa Farm, 7550 Given Road, Explore numerous varieties grown by Thistlehair Farm, including acorn, delicata, buttercup, red kuri, spaghetti, sweet dumpling and hubbard. Ages 18 and up. $35. Registration required. Presented by Dandelion.

812-219-2505; www.dandelionchef.com.

Indian Hill.

EDUCATION

Trafalgar’s Travel Talk, 6 p.m., Embassy Suites Blue Ash, 4554 Lake Forest Drive, Trafalgar President Paul Wiseman and top European tour director show how to explore and discover European travel through unique vacation styles. Special discount to attendees. 762-8776. Free. Presented by AAA. 762-8776. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Madeira Farmers Market, 3:30-7 p.m., Intersection of Dawson and Miami. Wide variety of locally and sustainably grown foods, made-from-scratch goodies and various artisan products. Presented by Madeira Farmers Market. 623-8058; www.madeirafarmersmarket.com. Madeira.

The Market, 3-7 p.m., Raymond Walters College, 9555 Plainfield Road, More than 15 vendors offer plethora of foods and other goods including certified organic produce, cider, variety of vegetables, homemade pasta, flowers, gluten-free items, cheeses, meats and more. Rain or shine. 745-5685.

Blue Ash.

Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 791-2922.

Silverton.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Ben Alexander, 9 p.m.-midnight, Willie’s Sports Cafe - Kenwood, 6475 E. Galbraith Road, Solo show. Guitarist. Presented by Willie’s Sports Cafe ‚Äì Kenwood. 827-9353; www.willieskenwood.com. Kenwood.

MUSIC - POP

Cover Model, 10 p.m., Traci’s Sports Lounge and Grill, 784 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Dance contests, prizes, free shots, Cover Model paparazzi and guest karaoke. 6978111. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDY Kyle Kinane, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

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

RECREATION

Friday Night Fun Zone, 5-8 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Activities from arts and crafts to games and relays for children. Family friendly. $25. Reservations required. 985-6715; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Scarecrow Making, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Loveland Greenhouse, 11924 Lebanon Road, Bring your own clothes: $25. Get clothes from scarecrow clothes closet: $35. All other materials provided. 683-1581; www.lovelandgreenhouse.com. Symmes Township.

DANCE CLASSES

Hand-painted Floormats, 6:30-9 p.m., Loveland Greenhouse, 11924 Lebanon Road, Create your own usable work of art. All materials provided. Family friendly. $50.

683-1581. Symmes Township.

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DINING EVENTS

Kyle Kinane, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night.

Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

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ART EXHIBITS

Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati Traditional and Contemporary Art, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 272-3700; www.womansartclub.com.

Mariemont.

CIVIC

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

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Lessons, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, No partners needed. $2. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 7690046. Blue Ash.

FESTIVALS

Harvest Bazaar and Turkey Dinner, 2-7 p.m., Loveland Presbyterian Church, 360 Robin Ave., Silent Auction, gift baskets, crafts, raffle, People to People, bake sale and turkey dinner.

Turkey dinner served 5-7 p.m. Free. Dinner: $8, $6 seniors and ages 7-12, $4 ages 3-6.

683-2525; www.lpvusa.org. Loveland.

Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., DeVry University, 8800 Governors Hill Drive, Activities and games include bounce house, face painting, pumpkin carving/painting, trick-or-treat bag decorating and more. Lunch and snacks provided. Family friendly. Free. 774-5420.

Symmes Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

PUBLIC HOURS

Ballroom Dance: Dare to Dance, 5:30-6:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Cardiovascular workout while exploring new dance steps. Learn the waltz, cha cha, tango, hustle and many more. Taught by professional dancers from Dare to Dance studio. Ages 18 and up. $175-$190 couples, $100-$120 single.

Reservations required. Through Oct. 29.

985-6742; www.trihealthpavilion.com.

Montgomery.

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Classic TV Dinner and Battle of the Boomers Trivia Smackdown, 7:30-10 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Traditional TV dinner with all the trimmings, selection of Boomer-inspired beverages and multimedia trivia competition. Cash bar. Ages 45 and up. $20, $15 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org.

Amberley Village.

DRINK TASTINGS

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

FARMERS MARKET

Montgomery Farmers Market, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, More than 20 vendors, including seven local growers, fresh European-style bread, locally-roasted coffee, local baked goods, homemade premium granola, pastured meat and chicken and pork, artisan gelato, artisan cheese, local herbs, honey, maple syrup and more. Includes weekly musical acts, cooking demonstrations and community events. 659-3465; www.montgomeryfarmersmarket.org. Montgomery.

Health Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Five Seasons Family Sports Club, 11790 Snider Road, Various local physicians, flu shots, spray-tanning and healthy makeup application, health food vendors, safety information, personal training and Muscle Activation Technique information and local sports and recreation product vendors. Family friendly. Free. 469-1400.

Symmes Township.

Women’s Health Symposium and Open House, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Health screening for blood lipids, glucose, blood pressure, body composition and BMI available by appointment. Lipid screening costs $19. Free. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

HOLIDAY HALLOWEEN

Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Blooms & Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48, Hay rides to pumpkin patch through pumpkin town and pumpkin circus, seven-acre corn maze, paint ball pumpkin, caramel apples, concessions, play area and more. Free admission. 6979173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland.

Haunted Tour, 7-10:30 p.m., Loveland Greenhouse, $7. 683-1581. Symmes Township.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Cincinnati Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Celebrating Dr. Gerald R. Doan’s 30 years of conducting orchestra. Performing: Mozart Symphony No. 32 in G Major, Hayden Symphony No. 96 in D Major “The Miracle,” Debussy Premier Rhapsody for Clarinet and Orchestra, and Tzchaikovsky Symphony No. 5. Free parking.

Free. Presented by Cincinnati Community Orchestra. 791-7815; www.thecco.org.

Montgomery.

Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Session, 1010:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Children’s chamber music series for preschoolers and their families.

Free Graeter’s cookies. Family friendly. $15 flexbook of four tickets; $5. Presented by Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions. 3816868; www.lintonmusic.org. Kenwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Red Grammer, 11 a.m.-noon 1-2 p.m., UC Blue Ash College Muntz Theater, 9555 Plainfield Road, One of the premier entertainers of children and families in America, bursting with energy and joy. Family friendly. $5, subscription and group discounts available. Presented by ARTrageous Saturdays. 745-5705; www.rwc.uc.edu/performingarts. Blue Ash.

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COMMUNITY DANCE Fall Showcase and Dance Recital, 4-9 p.m., Dare to Dance, 11256 Cornell Park Drive No. 500, Theme: Hooray for Hollywood.

Performances by students and teachers 46 p.m. followed by reception and dance party featuring the Pete Wagner Band 6-9 p.m. $15. 407-8633; www.d2dcincinnati.com. Blue Ash. EXERCISE CLASSES

Spinning Challenge, 9-10:30 a.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Difficult cardiovascular and fitness workout. Ages 18 and up. $120 for 10 classes. 985-6742; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Fall on the Farm Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Blooms & Berries Farm Market, Free admission. 697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com. Loveland.

ON STAGE - CHILDREN’S TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS THEATER National Chemistry Week is coming to the Madeira Branch Library at 1:30 p.m.

What’s Buggin’ Greg, 1-2 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Story of fifth-grader Greg Samsa, who wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned into a giant cockroach. Grades 3-6. Free. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Kyle Kinane, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night.

Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

RUNS/WALKS

Kilometers for Kenya Bike Ride, 10 a.m.noon, Montgomery Cyclery, 116 Karl Brown Way, Check in at parking lot of new Montgomery Cyclery. Ride/walk/run for entire family to benefit orphans in Kenya and the SOTENI International Sponsorship Program.

Family friendly. $15. Presented by SOTENI International. 324-0757; www.soteni.org.

Loveland.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. This event will offer school-aged children the chance to be a part of free hands-on chemistry demonstrations at the library. This year’s “Chemistry - Our Health, Our Future” theme takes chemistry out of schoolbooks and into everyday lives. For information, visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Pictured, Kristi Fliter from Procter & Gamble blows into a pumpkin with dry ice in it to make a spooky mood at a past National Chemistry Week event.

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BENEFITS

AJC Community Service Award, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Honoring Michael R. Oestreicher, attorney at Thompson Hine, who is new president of Jewish Foundation. Keynote speaker: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, member of the select committee on deficit reduction. Benefits American Jewish Committee. Ages 21 and up. $500. Reservations required. Presented

by American Jewish Committee. 621-4020.

Amberley Village.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Make a Difference Day at Granny’s Garden School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Loveland Primary/Elementary School, Free. 324-2873; e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net; grannysgardenschool.com. Loveland.

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. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 3515005. Madeira.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Sycamore Senior Center, $2. 769-0046. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Encore! Linton Chamber Music Series, 7:30-10 p.m. Piano quartets by Mozart, Turina and Dvorak. Menachem Pressler, legendary pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio, joined

by Alexander Kerr, violin; Paul Neubauer, viola; and Eric Kim, cello., Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road, $30, $10 students. Presented by Linton Music.

381-6868; www.lintonmusic.org. Loveland.

CIVIC Free Computer and TV Recycling DropOff, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2trg, Free. 946-7766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Blue Ash. EDUCATION

What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension, 6:30-8 p.m., Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave., Learn about current national research focused on the path of successful readers and how to better follow your own child’s reading development and learning. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 531-7400; www.langsfordcenter.com. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Loveland Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m., Loveland Station, W. Loveland Avenue, E. Broadway and Second Streets, parking lot, corner of E. Broadway and Second streets. Socially and environmentally responsible produce, meat and market items grown or made within 100 miles from Loveland. Presented by Loveland Farmers’ Market. info@lovelandfm.com; www.lovelandfm.com. Loveland.

Keeping the Immune System Strong, 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Conference Room B. Information on natural ways to stay healthy and keep immune system strong without shots or medication. With Esly Caldwell III, acupuncturist for Integrative Health and Medicine.

Ages 18 and up. Free. 985-6736; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

Heart and Sole, 6-9 p.m., Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road, Specialty shops and leaders in beauty industry on hand.

Beauty tips, mini-makeovers and tricks of the trade. VeinSolutions provides information on ways to make your legs look and feel great.

Ages 18 and up. $40. 842-8863. Madeira.

SCHOOLS

PUBLIC HOURS

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FARMERS MARKET

Board of Education Candidates Forum, 78:30 p.m., E.H. Greene Intermediate School, 5200 Aldine Road, Three candidates for Sycamore Board of Education, Jill Cole, Ken Richter and Colleen Greissinger, discuss visions and goals for Sycamore Community Schools. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Association of Sycamore Schools Parent Organizations. 686-1700; www.sycamoreschools.org. Blue Ash.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Call 791-3142 at least 24 hours in advance for child care. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 921-1922. Montgomery.

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Make a Difference Day at Granny’s Garden School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 LovelandMadeira Road, Help put the gardens to bed for the winter, including mulching the garden paths, removing honeysuckle from the trail, transplanting perennials and planting bulbs.

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Connect Montgomery’s Making a Difference Day Kick Off Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Eat breakfast and sign up for a project. Benefits Operation Give Back. Join 18 service organizations on their planned group project and help make a difference. Family friendly. $3. Presented by Connect Montgomery. 891-2424. Montgomery.

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Cincinnati Ballet presents “Giselle,” part love story and part ghost story from Oct. 28 through Oct. 30, at Music Hall. It is accompanied by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. For tickets, call 513-621-5282 or visit www.cballet.org.

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Blending up a batch of Don’s Delicious Dressing “marry.” If you like French or Catalina dressings and want to try your hand at making your own, this recipe is a “must try.”

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Technology makes it easier than ever to phone home Calling home from overseas remains a very expensive proposition these days but I found the cost can be cut dramatically if you sign up for the right service and have the right equipment.

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Another big difference this time was the iPhone 4 has a Face Time video phone application. I called my brother in New York over the Skype service and he then called me on his iPad 2 using Face Time.

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I repeated this same procedure with my sons in Cincinnati – one of them was able to see my Face Time picture on his iPod touch while the other was able to view things on his iPhone 4.

The chance to be able to do real-time video from the middle of a street or a cruise ship was quite remarkable.

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Montgomery, Symmes, Blue Ash kids in ‘Oz’

Emily Kissela

Kissela is a junior at Sycamore High School. She is thrilled to be in her seventh season with TCTC Favorite local productions include “The 25th…Spelling Bee” (Olive Ostrovsky), Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland JR.” (Alice), Disney’s “High School Musical On Stage!” and Disney’s “High School Musical 2 On Stage!” (Sharpay), “Joseph…Dreamcoat” (Narrator), “The Wedding Singer “(Holly), “Rent” (Maureen), “Grease” (Marty) and Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera,” earning her the Cappie Award for Best Female Vocalist.

Kissela takes voice lessons with Karl Resnik. She is also part of the TCTC STAR program.

Kissela will be dedicating her performances this year to her beloved grandmother.

Nicholas Walker

Nicholas Walker is making his first appearance with

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Past performing experiences have been with the Honor’s Chorus of Prince Georges County and through his school choir and orchestra from the third to fifth grades.

Tested as a talented and gifted student, Nicholas has participated in “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader” and worked with special needs children as their coach through a collaboration with James E. Duckworth Regional Special Needs Center and Beltsville Academy.

Henry Huber

Huber is in sixth-grade at St. Margaret of York School.

This is Huber’s third season performing with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

Last season he appeared in “Holiday Follies 2” and Disney’s “Peter Pan JR.” He participated in TCTC’s STAR camp in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Huber has also performed with the Mason Children’s Theatre in “Seussical” and “Peter Pan.” Besides acting, Henry enjoys diving, baseball, football and volleyball.

“The Wizard of Oz” is ideal for family with children ages 4 and up.

Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Taft Theatre, Fifth and Sycamore streets, downtown Cincinnati.

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Emily Kissela of Montgomery plays Glinda the Good Witch and Nicholas Walker of Blue Ash plays a Munchkin and a Winged Monkey in the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

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Emily Kissela of Montgomery plays Glinda the Good Witch, Nicholas Walker of Blue Ash plays a Munchkin and a Winged Monkey and Henry Huber of Symmes Township plays the Munchkin Mayor and a Winged Monkey in the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Wizard of Oz” runs throug Oct. 22 at the Taft Theatre.

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Cincinnati Christian honors three for leadership Cincinnati Christian University honored three local business and community leaders at its recent Salute to Leaders dinner Sept.

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The holiday of Simchat Torah is always an outstanding citywide event at Chabad Jewish Center Lots of dancing and rejoicing with the Torah are the highlights of the holiday.

The holiday of Simchat Torah is the completion of the year-round public reading of the Torah (Bible) scroll in synagogues.

On Thursday evening Oct. 20, seven hakafot (circlings) are made around the Bimah, singing and dancing with the Torah scrolls. On the morning of Simchat Torah Friday, Oct. 28, the final portion of the Torah was read, completing the yearly cycle.

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“Fewer daylight hours, combined with the increased movement of deer due to mating and hunting seasons, increase the risk of collisions,” ODOT Director Jerry Wray said. In 2010, there were 23,201 deervehicle crashes statewide with 1,063 people injured and four people killed.

November saw the most crashes with 5,012, or 167 per day. Because many deer-vehicle collisions go unreported to police and local authorities, the actual number of crashes throughout Ohio may be as high as 60,000 each year.

Last year, the areas with the highest number of deervehicle crashes were urban areas: the Mansfield area (Richland County) with 648 crashes, the Canton area (Stark County) with 630 and the Cincinnati area (Hamilton County) with 620.

ODOT advises motorists to use these driving tips to help avoid collisions with deer: • Watch for deer-crossing signs and drive with extreme caution, especially in the posted areas • If you see one deer near the road, expect that others will follow • Watch for deer especially at dawn and after sunset. About 20 percent of these crashes occur in early morning, while more than half occur between 5 p.m. and midnight • Always wear seat belts and drive at safe, sensible speeds for road conditions If a vehicle strikes a deer, motorists should report the crash by calling local law enforcement, the sheriff’s department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol or the Ohio Department of Natural

Resources – even if there is no damage to the motorist’s vehicle.

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Doug and Betsy Fields, of Blue Ash OH, and David and Carolyn Drake, of LaRue County KY, announce the engagement of their children, Nick Fields and Carmen Drake.

The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of LaRue County High School and a 2010 graduate of Campbellsville University. The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Sycamore High School and a 2009 graduate of Campbellsville UniBoth are emversity. ployed, as music educators, by Edgewood City Schools, Trenton OH. The wedding is Oct. 29, 2011 at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown KY. Following the ceremony, the couple will reside in Hamilton OH.

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On a chili evening …

Students from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and Summit Country Day participated in a three-way obstacle course sponsored by Skyline Chili before the Sept.

30 Summit Country Day-Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy varsity football game. CHCA won both the competition and the football game.

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The first leg of the Skyline obstacle course challenge goes to CHCA as Eagles senior baseball pitcher Matt Blankenship sends his first throw through mark to get his trio to the second leg of competition.

From left: Lindsay Berding, event coordinator, and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy baseball players Matt Blankenship, Jacob Russel and Will Meyer after they defeated a Summit Country Day threesome on the cheese coney obstacle course challenge during pregame festivities at the Skyline Game of the Week Sept. 30 at CHCA. The baseball trio was on hand to cheer on their football brethren to a 24-10 victory.

Hammer FC

“We develop soccer players to their fullest potential by providing the best soccer training.”

Hammer FC invites you to their supplemental tryouts for the Spring 2012 season.

Join the leader in player development in the Greater Cincinnati area.

CHCA’s Will Meyer claims victory as he finishes off his chili cheese coney first to defeat Summit in the final round of competition.

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University of Cincinnati’s Blue Ash College has named Joyce Wagner as director of the college’s Professional Development Institute. As such, the Mason area resident will lead the sales, marketing and operations of the college’s outreach arm.

According to Dean ShortThompson, “Joyce has played an important role in sales and business development at the PDI over the past nine years in which she has enjoyed great success and the respect of her peers.

I am sure she will play an instrumental role in evolving the PDI into an entity that more fully utilizes the intellectual capital of the faculty, staff and students and effectively engages the region’s workforce.”

For more than 20 years, the PDI has been improving the leadership, management and teambuilding skills of top local companies such as GE Aviation, J.M Smucker Co., U.S. Playing Card Company, Dunnhumby, Christ

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Tryouts are scheduled between October 24th and November 7th.

Pre-registration is required. For tryout information and pre-registration visit our website at:

www.classicshammerfc.com

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Nov. 19, 8pm-12:30am.

Cheviot Fieldhouse, 3723 Robb Ave. Music by The Dukes. Tickets $10.

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RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

Pastor Josh will offer a five-week Adult Forum series at 9:45 a.m. that began Sunday, Oct. 2. Entitled “The Way of Prayer,” participants will reflect on “How do you Pray,” “Our images of God,” “Praying by Heart,” Contemplative prayer” and “Praying with and for others.” Call the church for more information.

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

Ascension is participating in the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA Malaria Campaign through educa-

tion about the disease and donations from members and various church groups.

The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Blue Ash Presbyterian Church

The church will present a choral concert celebrating All Saint’s Day at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in the church sanctuary. Puccini’s “Requiem” will offer a remembrance for the saints who have one on to glory. Vivaldi’s “Gloria” celebrates those who have gone on before us and the saints who are around us every day. The choir will be joined by a

PUBLIC HEARING SYMMES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Symmes Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing an Appeal (#2011-10) filed by appellant, Denny Lynch, 11998 Snider Road (45249) from Notice of Refusal for a zoning certificate for the construction of a 6ft. x 64ft. trellis fence exceeding the maximum height permitted in the side yard for the property located at 11998 Snider Road. This hearing will be held at Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. Plans are on file and open for public inspection.

Brian Elliff Township Zoning Inspector 1001669450

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Notice of Special Meeting Symmes Township, Hamilton County, OH The Board of Trustees of Symmes Township will hold a Special Meeting on November 1, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. to receive public input, comments and suggestions for the naming of the new Township park located on Lebanon Road.

This meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road.

John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer 69166

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chamber orchestra of players from the Cincinati area. Kenneth Tice, DMA student at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, will conduct the concert. The concert is free. A free-will offering will be collected.

The church is at 4309 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; www.bapcweb.net.

Brecon United Methodist Church

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 located next to the church.

The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

The Fall Craft Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12. Proceeds benefit children’s programming.

Trick or Trunk is 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26. Kids will make Halloween crafts and play games. Come in church-appropriate costumes. The event is free.

Crossroads Hospice seeks compassionate volunteers to join its team of “Ultimate Givers,” who

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Contemporary Sat 5pm & Sun 9am

HARTZELL UMC

8999 Applewood Dr Blue Ash 891 8527

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Undies and socks are being collected for boys and girls ages 4 to 14 for some of the Findlay Street children. Please leave donations at the church in a designated basket.

Church school continues throuhout the year at the 9:30 a.m. service.

It’s not too late to register your children. Check the website or call the office.

The church is collecting non-perishable grocery items for the Findlay Street food pantry and seeking volunteers to deliver bread daily from Kroger and Panera.

An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is conducted the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

A Men’s Breakfast group meets on

strive to provide extra love and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland and Warren counties.

“Ultimate Givers” visit with patients in their homes, assisted living facilities and nursing facilities, and help with clerical duties at the Crossroads office. They provide emotional support and companionship to patients and family members, assist with errands, or provide respite for those caring for terminally ill loved ones.

Crossroads Hospice is

NON-DENOMINATIONAL FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 8130 East Kemper Rd. (1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114

(513) 984-8401 www.st-barnabas.org

Sunday 9:30 &11:00 a.m.

Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.golovelive.com

EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770 www.faithchurch.net

Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services

Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

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PRESBYTERIAN (USA) LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Good Shepherd www.goodshepherd.com

Worship at 5:00pm Saturday and 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00 Sunday mornings Pastors Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jess Abbott & Alice Connor

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30am & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org

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Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 11:00 AM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org

Sharonville United Methodist

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

3751 Creek Rd.

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360 Robin Av (off Oak St) Loveland OH

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PRESBYTERIAN MADEIRA-SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH mspc@madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 10:30 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am Christian Education for Children and adults at 9:30 & 11 am

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8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Staying Sane in a Crazy World: A Life Unpretending."

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am

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Worship Service 10:30am Nursery Care Available website: www.MPChurch.net

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Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to nesuburban@communitypress.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Northeast Suburban Life, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140.

Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Steak ‘n’ Shake in Montgomery.

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

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

A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets from 10-11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays.

Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Parent Church School meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month.

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

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

The sermon series “Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving” continues through the month of October.

St. Paul Church services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. for traditional worship and 9:30 a.m. for contemporary worship with Praise Band. Sunday School is 9:30 a.m. for all ages and 11 a.m. is children’s mission hour. Nursery care is provided for all services.

The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday.

The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday.

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

Crossroads Hospice seeks ‘Ultimate Givers’

Worship Services

Traditional Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Full childcare & church school at all services.

513-677-9866 Dr. Doug Damron, Sr. Pastor (across from the Oasis Golf Club) Rev. Lisa Kerwin, Assoc. Pastor www.epiphanyumc.org

Youth Group meets on Sunday nights (junior high at 5 p.m. and senior high at 7 p.m.) Dinner at 6:30 p.m. is included. The 25th annual Drive Through Nativity will be 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 11. All are invited. The nativity is free. The church has a children’s weekday program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call for details.

Traditional worship services are 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary music is 9:40 a.m. every Sunday.

The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.

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also seeking volunteers to support its signature programs inspired by Jim Stovall's novel, “The Ultimate Gift.” The “Gift of a Day” program asks patients what their perfect day is and staff and volunteers work to make it a reality.

For more information or to sign up as an “Ultimate Giver,” please contact Jackie Bouvette at 513-793-5070 or complete an application online at www.crossroadshospice.com/volunteering.

Before becoming a Crossroads Hospice “Ultimate Giver,” participants must complete an application, TB

skin test, and training session lead by members of the Crossroads team. Volunteers must wait a minimum of one year after the death of an immediate family member before applying.

Crossroads Hospice is committed to being at the forefront of the hospice care industry, to continually shape the way end-of-life care is viewed and administered. The mission of Crossroads Hospice is to provide comprehensive and compassionate hospice services to persons experiencing a life-limiting illness and to their caregivers.

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POLICE REPORTS

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Arrests/citations

Bobby Joe Townsend, 62, 2326 Robertson Ave., criminal damaging or endangering at 4900 Cooper Road, Oct. 8.

James N. Newman Jr., 41, 465 Cloverton Court, possession or use of a controlled substance at 11435 Reed Hartman Highway, Oct. 8.

Earl Alan Tackett Iii, 28, 4316 Kugler Mill Road, drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass, criminal trespass at 4500 Alpine Ave., Oct. 9.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

At 9712 Jefferson Ave., Oct. 6 A man said someone took a subwoofer and amp, value $200; four Aeropostale polos, value $60; an LG 32-inch LCD television, value $1,000; nine BluRay DVDs, value $180; two watches, value $200; $100 cash; a gold chain with cross charm, value $150; a tricolor gold bracelet, value $100, and a baseball hat, value $20 at 9259 Deercross Parkway, Oct. 4 At 9226 Deercross Parkway apartment 1B, Oct. 6 Someone took a gold bracelet, value $250; a gold necklace, value $500; a gold ring, value $250; a diamond ring, value $2,000; a Fifth Third Visa card, and $5,000 cash at 4890 Hunt Road apartment 106, Oct. 7

Impersonating peace officer/private police officer At 4830 Fairview Ave., Jan. 7

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: Blue Ash, Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8573 Montgomery, Chief Don Simpson, 985-1600 Sycamore Township, Lt. Dan Reid, 792-7254 Symmes Township, Lt. Tom Butler, 774-6351 or 6833444.

Passing bad checks

Alfred Bingham, 35, 10484 W. Fork Road, theft, obstructing official business at 7801 Montgomery Road, Sept. 30.

Franklyn Bates, 31, 1813 Mills St., possession of drugs, theft at Kenwood Road and I71, Oct. 3.

Patrick Koenigsdorf, 24, 4425 Hunt Road, assault at 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Oct. 3.

Shantell Treat, 25, 1816 Clinton Place, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Oct. 2.

Arnetta Williams, 27, 5263 Vivian Place, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Oct. 2.

Dwan Harrow, 26, 861 Beecher, possession of marijuana at 6330 Montgomery Road, Oct. 6.

At 4728 Hunt Road, Oct. 4 Someone passed a bad check for $35,800 to Construction Software Technologies Inc. at 4500 Lake Forest Drive apartment 502, Oct. 10

Petty theft

A man said someone took a canvas bag, value $20, with various papers at 9900 Craver Road, Oct. 4 A woman said someone took $5 in change and a Garmin GPS, value $350 at 4172 Fox Hollow Drive, Oct. 10 A woman said someone took a black leather purse, value $45; three prescriptions, value $10, and two keys, value $150 at 4700 Creek Road, Oct. 10

Theft

A woman said someone took $60; Kohl’s and JC Penny cards; an Ohio driver’s license, and a leather wallet, value $30, from Kroger at 4100 Hunt Road, Oct. 10 A woman said someone took three CDs with videos; an Ohio driver’s license; a Social Security card; a Union Savings Visa debit card; an employer health card; a small Guess purse, value $50, and glasses, value $500 at 9099 Plainfield Road, Oct. 10.

Unauthorized use of a vehicle At 10415 Kenwood Road, Oct. 6

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Arrests/citations

Juvenile, 16, offenses involving underage persons at 5757 Cooper Road, Oct. 6.

Donald Roberts, 43, 2 E. Main St., possession of drugs at Pfeiffer Road, Oct. 8.

James K. Trammell, 34, 799 U.S. 50, open container, drug paraphernalia at Southbound Interstate 71, Sept. 30.

Christopher T. Schneider, 18, 8970 Sedgewick Drive, disorderly conduct at 9797 Montgomery Road, Oct. 5.

Amber L. Theademan, 24, 55 First St., obstruction of official business at Northbound Interstate 71, Oct. 5.

Connie A. Manzi, 40, 7775 Hartfield Place, dog at large at 7775 Hartfield Place, Oct. 5.

John L. Korte, 57, 4432 Edenton Lane, driving while under the influence at Westbound Ohio 126, Oct. 5.

William D. Fry, 61, 8001 Sonoma Drive, drug paraphernalia at Mitchell Farm, Oct. 2.

Rodney Dozier, 55, 9642 Delray, disorderly conduc-intoxicated annoy at 9392 Montgomery Road, Oct. 3.

Rodney Dozier, 55, 9642 Delray, disorderly conduct at 7833 Cooper Road, Oct. 2.

Connie Manzie, 40, 7775 Hartfield Place, dog at large at 7775 Hartfield Place, Oct. 4.

Jeffery A. Wolf, 38, 4322 Sjylark Drive, possession of drugs at Eastbound Ohio 126, Oct. 4.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging

Someone damaged two signs, a projecter screen, a wooden box, a screen and a telephone box cover at Montgomery Swim Club at 9941 Orchard Club, Oct. 9.

Identity fraud

At 10629 Weil Road, Sept. 23.

At 7650 Fairwind Drive, Oct. 4.

Theft

Someone took a $100 Speedway gift card from a United Way basket at Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Oct. 6.

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11057 Centennial Ave.: Neal Scott R. & Stacy E. to Holdren Nicholas J.; $154,000.

11058 Woodlands Way: Eberly Stephen S. & B. Christine Eberly to Suh Mickey J. Tr; $610,000.

11185 Woodlands Way: Bell Matthew J. & Jennifer W. to Cartus Financial; $535,000.

11185 Woodlands Way: Cartus Financial Corp. to Folk Joseph; $535,000.

Hronek Brad W. $303,000.

7124 Garden Road: Baldi Lori Anne & Cynthia D. Radcliffe to Thorman Emily Tr; $48,000.

8470 Concord Hills Circle: Prudential Relocation Inc. to Pollack Cory L.; $875,000.

8470 Concord Hills Circle: Anthenelli Robert M. & Bridgett A. Besinger to Prudential Relocation Inc.; $875,000.

8924 Montgomery Road: Madden Philip S. Tr & Joan M. Tr to Helms Jeffrey R.; $162,000.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP SYMMES TOWNSHIP 11978 Seventh Ave.: Sherrill James

E. Jr. & Pamela B. to Armstrong Janet Tr; $45,000.

4209 Woodlawn Ave.: Macke Michael G. & Karen L. Fumarola to Oling Adam S.; $115,000.

5637 Bayberry Drive: Schiltz Arthur R. & Evelyn Mays Schiltz to

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Arrests/citations

Pistol of unknown value removed at 7198 Kenwood, Sept. 21.

Merchandise valued at $50 removed at 7800 Montgomery Road, Sept. 23.

Credit cards removed at 11525 Snider Road, Sept. 24.

Phone valued at $500 removed at 7714 Montgomery Road, Sept. 19.

Unknown amount of currency removed at 7321 Dunceith Court, Sept. 19.

Bags and computer removed at 7900 E. Kemper Road, Sept. 19.

Gun valued at $418 removed at 4461 Kugler Mill Road, Sept. 21.

Vehicle entered at 6455 Westover, Sept. 28.

Laptop of unknown value removed at 8129 U.S. 22, Sept. 29.

Laptop valued at $1,300 removed at 8871 Pawpaw Lane, Sept. 28.

Purse containing $3 removed at 9007 Shade Tree Drive, Sept. 28.

Bookbags of unknown value removed at 8911 Pawpaw Lane, Sept. 28.

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Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 7501 Genover, Sept. 28.

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DEATHS Berneda Joanna Key

Berneda Joanna Key, 88, of Montgomery died Oct. 8.

Survived by children Cheryl (Phil) VanHouten, Janet (Karl) Berland, Pattie (Charles) Mull and Lee Boughner; grandchildren Randy, Ryan (Jackie), Mark (Sarah) Laura, Julie (Stephen), Michael, Carrie (Frank), Amber and Daniel; great-grandchildren Jack, Natalie, Lucas, Ella and Jackson; and sister, Marion Cedar.

Preceded in death by first husband, Jack Boughner; second husband, Harlan Key; and brothers Donald, Arthur and Floyd Walterhouse.

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Services were Oct. 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Milford.

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

On the record FIRE/EMS REPORTS Sycamore Township fire/EMS runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 17:

Aug. 26, Northlake, medical emergency Aug. 26, Bayberry, medical emergency Aug. 26, Dearwester, medical emergency Aug. 26, McCauly, alarm activation Aug. 27, Sixth, open burn Aug. 27, Galbraith, medical emergency Aug. 27, Montgomery, medical emergency Aug. 27, 71 @ Montgomery, medical emergency Aug. 27, Montgomery, fall Aug. 27, Galbraith, medical emergency Aug. 27, Dearwester, fall Aug. 28, Reading, no patient contact Aug. 28, School, medical emergency

Aug. 28, Poppy, fall Aug. 28, Monroe, medical emergency Aug. 28, Dearwester, medical emergency Aug. 28, Montgomery, fall Aug. 29, Estermarie, medical emergency Aug. 29, Montgomery, medical emergency Aug. 29, Theodore, medical emergency Aug. 29, Reading, no patient contact Aug. 30, Dearwester, fall Aug. 30, Hosbrook, medical emergency Aug. 30, Montgomery, cancelled call Aug. 31, Kenwood, smoke scare Aug. 31, Wood, appliance fire Aug. 31, I71 @ Galbraith, vehicle fire Aug. 31, Longford, alarm activation Aug. 31, Montgomery, smell of gas Aug. 31, Park, good intent Aug. 31, Pine, medical emergency Aug. 31, Estermarie, medical emergency Aug. 31, Montgomery, medical emergency Aug. 31, Belfast, fall Aug. 31, Galbraith, medical emergency Aug. 31, Galbraith, fall Aug. 31, Currier, medical emergency Aug. 31, Wooster, structure fire Sept. 1, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 1, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 1, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 1, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 1, Kemper, medical emergency Sept. 1, Village, medical emergency Sept. 1, Galbraith, fall Sept. 1, Village, medical emergency Sept. 1, Kugler Mill, odor scare Sept. 1, Keller, alarm activation Sept. 1, Keller, alarm activation Sept. 1, Keller, alarm activation Sept. 2, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 2, Kenwood, medical emergency Sept. 2, Galbraith, good intent Sept. 2, Pine, medical emergency Sept. 2, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 2, Fifth, medical emergency Sept. 2, Snider, medical emergency Sept. 2, Snider, alarm activation Sept. 2, Deerfield, cooking fire Sept. 3, Chaucer, good intent Sept. 3, Lebanon, medical emergency Sept. 3, School, medical emergency

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Sept. 3, Pine, medical emergency Sept. 3, Pepperell, fall Sept. 3, Elizabeth, medical emergency Sept. 3, Crystal, fall Sept. 4, Montgomery, wires down Sept. 4, Terwilligersridge, alarm activation Sept. 4, Kenwood, smoke scare Sept. 4, Montgomery, wires down Sept. 4, Wetherfield, tree down Sept. 4, Montgomery, alarm activation Sept. 4, Chesney, lightning strike Sept. 4, Kenwood, public service Sept. 4, Pine @ Sycamore, public service Sept. 4, Miami, fall Sept. 4, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 4, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 4, Montgomery, medical emergency Sept. 4, Montgomery, motor vehicle accident Sept. 4, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 4, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 4, Montgomery, fall Sept. 4, School, medical emergency Sept. 4, Wicklow, medical emergency Sept. 5, Largo, CO alarm Sept. 5, Hermitage, transformer explosion Sept. 5, Kenwood, medical emergency Sept. 5, Pine, good intent Sept. 5, Fourth, good intent Sept. 5, Cornell @ Snider, medical emergency Sept. 6, Montgomery, smoke scare Sept. 6, Deerfield, sprinkler activation Sept. 6, Concord Hills, medical emergency Sept. 6, St. Regis, medical emergency Sept. 6, Montgomery, motor vehicle accident Sept. 6, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 6, Thayer, fall Sept. 6, School, fall Sept. 6, I71 @ 275, motor vehicle accident Sept. 7, Third @ School, arcing wires Sept. 7, Legendary Pass, alarm activation Sept. 7, Kenwood, elevator rescue Sept. 7, Vorhees, smoke scare Sept. 7, Kenwood, arcing wires Sept. 7, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 7, Sedgewick, medical emergency Sept. 7, Montgomery, no patient contact Sept. 7, Montgomery, good intent Sept. 7, Dearwester, fall Sept. 7, I275 @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident Sept. 8, Kenwood, CO alarm Sept. 8, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 8, Kenwood, medical emergency Sept. 8, Montgomery, medical emergency Sept. 8, Kenwood @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident Sept. 8, Montgomery, medical emergency Sept. 8, Keller, medical emergency

About Fire, EMS reports

The Community Press obtains fire and emergency medical dispatches from the Sycamore Township Fire EMS Department, 489-1212 (North Station) and 792-8565 (South station).

Sept. 8, Kenwood, no patient contact Sept. 8, 275 @ Montgomery, motor vehicle accident Sept. 8, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 9, Reading, assault Sept. 9, Montgomery, medical emergency Sept. 9, Reed Hartman, fall Sept. 9, Montgomery, medical emergency Sept. 9, Hosbrook, medical emergency Sept. 9, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 10, Quail Hollow, fall Sept. 10, Pine, medical emergency Sept. 10, Dones, medical emergency Sept. 10, Montgomery, fall Sept. 10, Dearwester, fall Sept. 10, Dearwester, fall Sept. 10, Myrtle @ Plainfield, medical emergency Sept. 10, Eldora, medical emergency Sept. 10, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 11, Montgomery, fall Sept. 11, Deerfield, medical emergency Sept. 11, First, no patient contact Sept. 11, Stiegler, medical emergency Sept. 11, Estermarie, intoxicated person Sept. 12, North, structure fire Sept. 12, Reed Hartman, medical emergency Sept. 12, Wicklow, lift assist Sept. 12, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 12, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 12, Pine, medical emergency Sept. 13, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 13, Northlake, fall Sept. 13, Kugler Mill, medical emergency Sept. 13, Keller, medical emergency Sept. 13, Eldora, medical emergency Sept. 13, Keller, medical emergency Sept. 13, Galbraith, lift assist Sept. 13, Montgomery, good intent Sept. 14, Grooms, medical emergency Sept. 14, Kugler Mill, medical emergency Sept. 14, Plainfield @ Galbraith, motor vehicle accident Sept. 14, Frolic, medical emergency Sept. 14, Dearwester, medical emergency Sept. 15, Galbraith, medical emergency Sept. 15, Montgomery, medical emergency

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