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Fire dept. wants stimulus money Would replace two fire stations now too small By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Colerain Township Fire Chief Bruce Smith is looking at grants that could bring federal stimulus dollars to Colerain Township to replace at least one aging fire station. About $210 million is available for fire station construction nationwide. Smith says he would like to apply for funds to replace the Dunlap Station 102 at Old Colerain and West Kemper roads and Station 26 on Galbraith Road. Both buildings were adapted to accommodate firefighters staying around the clock, and Smith said they are too small to fully meet the

small for a new building unless addition adjacent parcels would be available. Trustees encouraged Smith to pursue the funds. Trustee Jeff Ritter said that while officials need to be mindful of ongoing future expenses tied to stimulus dollar projects, he doesn’t see that as a problem with replacement stations. Trustee Bernie Fiedeldey also said he would rather build a station in the valley, where there is none at this point. Smith said that would mean the department would have to find the funding for additional staffing. The fire chief added that additional coverage for the area that includes the Blue Rock Road corridor and East Miami River Road is still on the department’s long-range plan. Smith told the board he hopes having adaptable plans in hand will give the township an advantage as it puts them ahead of departments that would have to develop plans. He told board members replacing Dunlap would likely cost about $3 million. He estimated replacing the Galbraith Road station would carry a $4.5 million price tag.

needs of a modern department. For example, the apparatus bay at the Dunlap station is too small to accommodate most of the equipment used by the department. He says the department can adapt the plan used to Smith build Station 109 at Kemper and Pippin Roads in 2004, and could be shovel-ready if the grants would become available to the township. “It’s a good plan and leaves room to grow,” he said. “We would need to make adjustments for the site.” He told board members earlier this year that he favors replacing the 80-year-old Dunlap station with one a little farther south, closer to Struble Road. He said he has made quiet inquiries about property. Moving the station would improve response to the Dry Ridge/Day Road and I-275 area of the township. He added that both station sites are too

Program focuses on teen drivers By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. “We have worked hard to educate and enforce traffic safety laws. We begged kids to drive safely and use good judgment, and we have continued to see our kids die,” Colerain Township Police Lt. Denney said. “It’s time to try something different.” In the wake of two years with car accidents that have resulted in the death or injury of local high school students, a task force is taking a hard look at a different approach to helping teens arrive alive when they are behind the wheel. Denney says the group is a team of residents, businesses, police and fire professionals, government officials and educators with one goal: reduce teen deaths and injuries from auto accidents by promoting good decision making and safe driving. Larry Stone, a former Colerain police officer who is now Rumpke’s director of safety, says he has seen the pain suffered because of the untimely death of teens involved in the crashes. He says he is simply unwilling to watch more groups of youngsters trying to console one another in the wake of friends suffering serious injuries or death in teen crashes. Denney and Stone are working together with a team of officers from the township department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, local school districts and other agencies on a three-pronged

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Colerain Township Police Lt. Mark Denney says the most common causes of fatalities and serious injury in crashes involving teens are reckless driving, speeding, driver inexperience, distractions, failure to wear seat belts and impaired driving. He says common distractions include talking or texting on cell phones, smoking, eating or grooming while driving, or too many people and too much noise in the vehicle. approach to changing the driving climate for teens. The first prong is education. The goal will be to have studentled Students Against Crashes programs at all area high schools. The team is looking for commitments from area driving schools to send students to a monthly program by teens for teens about driving safely and making good choices behind the wheel. The second prong is enforcement. Suggestions include seat belt checks, referrals to a monthly program, and follow-up calls to parents for teens who might have gotten a warning when pulled over by officers. Stone said the team is looking into whether parking privileges could be affected by seat belt violations on school grounds. There is also a possible partnership with the Hamilton County Juvenile Court system under discussion. The program was set for presentation to the Colerain Township Board of Trustees July 14, and the task force continues to meet with school and county officials as it develops.

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Northgate Dillard’s closing Dec. 31 Dillard’s will close its Northgate Mall store on Dec. 31, according to mall owner Feldman Mall Properties. The retailer announced in March that it would close the 175,000-square-foot store, one of six that it operates in the region.

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Dillard’s former owner McAlpin’s built the store when the mall opened in 1972, and has owned the building ever since. It has retained retail broker Casey Ward of Midland Retail to help sell it. He’s listed the building and the 12 acres on which it sits for $2.8 million. The end-of-year closing date puts pressure on Feldman, which has come dangerously close to bankruptcy over the past year. The Great Neck, NY- based mall owner has tried to sell Northgate and two additional properties to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection. But a deal with Inland American Real Estate Trust for $9 mil-

lion cash and the repurchase of 2 million shares of preferred stock fell through in January. In May, it successfully sold one holding, Colonie Center in Albany, N.Y., for $4.1 million. Feldman’s worry comes from its leases with other tenants in the mall, which are contingent on co-tenancy requirements. According to Feldman, “if the anchor space is not successfully retained or replaced, certain co-tenancy provisions in leases with other tenants could be triggered, which would allow such other tenants to reduce or abate their current rent and possibly vacate the property.”

Ward suspects those provisions come into play once the four-anchor mall falls to two. Dillard’s exit will leave just Macy’s and Sears. J.C. Penney moved its store north on Colerain Avenue to Stone Creek Town Center soon after Feldman purchased the mall in 2005. Feldman had planned to invest $40 million in interior and exterior renovations and had torn down the old Penney’s. But a deal with Rave Cinemas to redevelop the land fell through in 2007, said Colerain Township Assistant Administrator Frank Birkenhauer.

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Krista Thiel has spent the past 21 summers in Colerain Park. She started coming to the daily park program as a camper and she’s been back every year since. Now, she runs the Colerain Township Summer Youth Park program. The program is free to township residents and is for youngsters who are at

least 5 who have finished kindergarten through age 13. The program, which meets at Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road, is in two sessions each day. From 9 to 11 a.m., campers enjoy recreational games such as dodge ball and kick ball. In the afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m., campers can pick from a variety of craft projects. Last week, several campers were decorating

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Caitlyn Mitchell, 6, says her favorite thing about the Colerain Township park program is hanging out with counselors like Danielle Hase. than 400 youngsters registered; about 80 come each session, which she says is a good group size. In addition to the regular daily game and craft sessions, the children have additional opportunities to enjoy the summer through

field trips, which are offered once a week on Wednesdays. The program is free, but there are costs involved for the field trips, which means the township program remains a bargain for the children.

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hackey sacks with markers while another group was making foil impressions. A third camper was decorating a cardboard surf board to match the clothes she’s wearing that day. Caitlyn Mitchell, 6, was weaving a butterfly out of large and colorful strips of paper. She says she enjoys the field trips to Laser Tag, but her favorite thing about the program is hanging out with the counselors. She punctuates her comments with a hug for Danielle Hase, who is watching her weave her butterfly. Thiel, the program director, oversees the staff of teachers and college students who help make the program run. She says she has more

The Colerain Park Program runs through Friday Aug. 14. The group takes field trips on Wednesdays. Sign up quickly to avoid being closed out as space is limited. On July 15, the group travels to Coney Island with an estimated cost of $16 per camper. On July 22, the group travels to Pump It Up and Colerain Bowl with an estimated cost of $17 per camper. The field trip for Aug. 5 has not been announced. The camp program will only meet Monday through Thursday the week of July 27. The program sponsors an overnight camp out in the park on Thursday, July 30. The field trip Aug. 12 is to The Beach Water Park. The Water War is Thursday, Aug. 13, a short session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the season closes with a pizza party on Friday, Aug. 14. Call 385-7503, or the park hot line at 385-1956. The hot line only runs from June to August each year.

21, residents and members of the senior center will have the opportunity to experience Jack Lightcap’s presentation “The Queen City of the West.” Learn the story of Cincinnati’s beginnings on a cold day in December 1788, when a group of about 25 men, led by Mathias Denman, landed on the north shore of the Ohio River just

opposite the mouth of the Licking River to create a village known as Losantiville. This program is free of charge to members of the Springfield Township Senior Center. Cost for non-members is $5 for Springfield Township residents and $10 for non-residents. Those who wish to purchase a membership to the senior center at registration will have the

seminar charges waived. Registrations will be taken up to the day of the program. Register at the Springfield Township Senior and Community Center or by calling 522-1154. Credit card payments will be accepted with a 3 percent surcharge. Normal operating hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Monfort Heights mom is a good cook jkey@communitypress.com

If the proof is in the pudding, Monfort Heights mom Sara Campbell can show she’s a great cook. Her banana pudding recipe was selected for the summer edition of the MomsLikeMe cookbook, 27 Tasty & Simple Summertime Recipes now available at area Bigg’s stores. She says she loves to take an old standby recipe and give it an unexpected twist that puts her unique stamp on it.

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Sara Campbell’s Banana Pudding Ingredients: 3 boxes instant banana pudding 11⁄2 boxes Nilla Wafers 4 ripe bananas, sliced 1 ⁄2 cup fresh berries Directions: Prepare pudding according to directions on box. In large bowl, place a layer of Nilla wafers. Top the wafers with pudding. Place banana slices on top of the pudding. Continue to layer as follows: wafers, pudding and bananas. For the top layer, says she has developed a recipe box of dishes her

omit bananas. Top with fresh berries, if desired. Sara’s tip: Sara says while vanilla pudding is traditionally used, she thinks the banana pudding makes for a richer flavor. She says Some moms think it’s easier to make the pudding one box at a time to ensure even layering. The number of layers will vary depending upon the size and style of the dish used. family loves to eat, and when she’s stuck for what

to make for dinner, she goes there for inspiration. Her specialties include a chicken chili that’s similar to a chicken tortilla soup and a Dorito chicken recipe. Her family says she makes a mean carrot cake, too. Sara submitted a recipe for banana pudding. She says she never even ate banana pudding before she married husband Josh 12 years ago. But her in-laws like it, and when she learned to make it, she added her own twist: fresh berries on top and banana pudding substituted

Green Township resident Bill Iles said he’s willing to offer a cash reward for tips leading to the arrest of the vandal or vandals who went on a spree damaging property in his neighborhood. Iles, who lives in the Highland Oaks subdivision off Rybolt Road, said sometime in the overnight hours between June 19 and 20, his home and five other homes in his neighborhood were vandalized. “I woke up that morning (June 20) and I noticed all my landscaping lights were ripped out of the ground,” he said. “The glass in one of my lamp posts was broken, another lamp post was bent and a concrete statue in my front yard was knocked over.”

“They were definitely out to destroy some stuff,” he said. Five of his neighbors suffered similar damage to their property, but he said what really angered him is the damage the perpetrators inflicted on his neighbor

across the street. He said his neighbor’s 6year-old son was growing his own flowers in a small pot on his porch, and the vandals smashed the pot to pieces. “His mom had to explain to him the next day that

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Assessments will be conducted in August By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

When it comes to kindergarten registration, Northwest Local School District officials say there is no time like the present. Cheryl Ayers, the office manager for the district’s enrollment center, says parents who come to the center to register students now are not likely to encounter lines or a wait for student registration. “In August, it does get very busy, and even though we have additional staff then, it is possible parents will have to wait. The registration is first come, first served,” Ayers said.

There were 390 students enrolled in kindergarten at the end of June. Enrollment supervisor Ken Lewis says projected kindergarten enrollment for the coming school year is 659. Parents are encouraged to register their children as soon as possible at the Houston Enrollment Center, 3310 Compton Road. Kindergarten and new student enrollment packets may be picked up at any Northwest school, but they must be returned to the enrollment center for processing. The center’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To be enrolled, students must turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 30. Parents need to bring the completed enrollment packet and identification such as a driver’s license

or state I.D. to register a student. They also need the student’s birth certificate, Social Security number, immunization records, proof of custody or marriage if applicable, and proof of residency, such as a current mortgage or commercial lease. Another reason to register kindergartners now is to insure screenings are done before school starts. The district will conduct kindergarten screenings during August in the school the child is scheduled to attend. Students who are enrolled after the scheduled screening dates will be screened at the Houston Enrollment Center. Jenny Blust, a supervisor with the district, says the district is trying to be more communicative to parents about the screening.

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Students can’t fail the screening. It is designed to help plan an appropriate program for each student. The assessments provide an overall picture of the child’s development in key areas, such as language development Blust says students meet with one teacher or staff member for the screening. The screener will talk with the student for a literacy assessment and will also be asking the student to perform some tasks such as hopping on one foot, writing their name or drawing a shape to assess motor skills. The screening results will be shared with parents at later conferences. For more information, parents may contact their neighborhood school or the curriculum department at 923-1000, ext. 655.

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Assessment dates are set at the following buildings and times: • Bevis Elementary, 10133 Pottinger Road, Wednesday, Aug. 12 • Colerain Elementary, 4850 Poole Road, Tuesday, Aug. 18 • Monfort Heights Elementary, 3361 West Fork Road, Tuesday, Aug. 11 • Struble Elementary 2760 Jonrose Ave., Tuesday, Aug. 18 • Taylor Elementary, 3173 Springdale Road, Wednesday, Aug. 19 • Weigel Elementary 3242 Banning Road, Tuesday, Aug. 11 • Welch Elementary, 12084 Deerhorn Drive, Tuesday, Aug. 18 • Houston Early Childhood Center, 3310 Compton Road, Fridays, Aug. 14, 21, and 28. Parents will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire while their child is being screened that includes questions about the child’s ability to get along with others; self-help skills such as dressing, feeding, taking care of personal property, and health habits; and personal data, such as name, address and phone number.

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Northwest Local School District employees were recognized for 25 or 30 years of service to the district at the May district board meeting. Celebrating 30 years of service to the district are, from left, teachers Cindy Swillinger, Monfort Heights Elementary; Linda Riehle, Colerain Elementary; and Peggy Parker, Monfort Heights Elementary; assistant superintendent Mark Farmer; instructional specialist Pat Coon-Knochelman; and Joyce Wright, St. Joe’s Villa.

With Tim Nolan, director of the Greater Cincinnati Tech Prep Consortium, are senior team members, from left, John Mollman, Melissa Wisler, Rachel Alford, DeMarco Tunstill, Jackie Stewart and Paul Bromwell.

Tech Prep students earn first place Juniors and seniors in the Northwest Local School District/Butler Tech information services tech prep program recently earned first place at a Game Expo sponsored by Miami University’s computer science and system analysis department. The programming teams tied for best overall as they competed against 14 advanced placement computer science classes from Lakota East, Lakota West and Sycamore high schools. In addition, the junior team, named Ethereal Gospel, won an award for PROVIDED. SEND PHOTOS TO: MEMRAL@COMMUNITYPRESS.COM. best sound. The senior team – Rachel Pictured with Tim Nolan, director of the Greater Cincinnati Tech Prep Consortium, are, from left, Alford, Paul Bromwell, John Moll- junior team members Brock Larkins and Anthony Greve. man, Jackie Stewart and DeMarco finished first while the senior team Tunstill – won first place for their was runner-up. Both teams preinternational educational game, sented along with the University “Tommy’s Terrific Travels.” The of Cincinnati graduating seniors at seniors sent their game to an the Duke Energy Center and were information technology class in honored at a formal luncheon by China last month and is collabo- the joint steering committee and rating with those students to Council of the Greater Cincinnati translate the China level to Man- Tech Prep consortium. darin to help the students’ English Also at the Greater Cincinnati club practice their skills. Tech Prep Showcase, the senior The junior team – Dorien health tech team finished second Hardy, Brock Larkins and Derick with a project on the importance PROVIDED. Lynce – tied for first place with of blood donation. Team members their role-playing-game, “Genetic are Allison Ellert, Tabitha Gregg, Vanessa Sherman, left, and Allison Ellert are Hunter.” Vanessa Sherman and Ashley members of the health tech team that won second place at the Greater Cincinnati Tech At the Greater Cincinnati Tech Wendelken. Prep Showcase. Prep Showcase, the junior team

HONOR ROLLS Mount Notre Dame High School

The following students earned honors for the fourth quarter of the 2008-2009 school year.

Freshmen

First honors: Alexandrea Lohmann and Leticia Mejia. Second honors: Tess Austin, Dominique Davis, Andrea Evers, Amaji Finnell and Jessica Letsche.

Sophomores

First honors: Catherine Wilson. Second honors: Carla Cimo, Hannah Gerth, Kirsten Mesch, Ciara Rosser, Chelsea Shoemaker and Elena Strecker.

Juniors

Second honors: Elizabeth Kraemer.

Seniors

Second honors: Kathleen Evers, Amanda Helm, Kendel Mesch and Christina Snyder.

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Celebrating 30 years of classified service to the district were Mildred Frederick, Diana Eichelbrenner, Patricia Brady and Lois Baumer.

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Also honored were teachers retiring this year. Pictured are Vicki Willcocks, Tom Warner, Linda Riehle, Susan Huegel, Lois Distel, Lawrence Vogt, Veronica Gillespie, Margaret O’NeilFavrot, Margaret Smith, Teachers Union President Bob Beers and Elizabeth Weyda.

Under pressure

Our Lady of Grace sixth-grader Jacob Thomas helps demonstrate air pressure with Michelle White of Crystal Clear Science. The program was presented by the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services.

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McAuley High School senior golfer Brittany Zins recently had a chance to play in the Duramed ProAms and was paired with one of the top rising stars of women’s golf, Angela Buzminski of Canada. “It was amazing. I had a blast,” Zins said. “She was a very chilled and relaxed golfer. I watched her play in the actual tournament and she placed sixth out of 144 girls.”

Zins, a Colerain Township resident, won the opportunity to play in the event by writing an essay on exhibiting environmental stewZins ardship in the community. “I wrote about how if we didn’t do things to save our environment we might not have golf courses for

future generations to enjoy,” Zins said. “I was very honored and excited when mine was picked.” Zins said she wasn’t very involved in the environmental cause before but that she plans to join several environmental groups at McAuley. Zins said she was nervous to play with a professional at the beginning. “After the first hole it was just like playing with one of my friends,” Zins said. “She’s very

helpful when you need it and congratulates you on all of your shots. I wasn’t too intimidated, but I was nervous before hand.” Zins started playing golf during her freshman year at McAuley and has grown to love the game. “My dad was ecstatic when I told him I wanted to play golf because he’s a big golfer but I think it’s a great sport,” she said. “It’s one of the sports you can do no matter what your age is. I think it will be a big part of my life

from now on.” Zins is also excited for the upcoming golf season and thinks the McAuley golf team has a lot of great girls. Zins hopes to take what she learned from Buzminski and apply it to her game. “The biggest thing I learned is that you can’t change what you’ve done on the past hole,” she said. “You can’t dwell on it and just have to let it go, which I haven’t been great about. It definitely helped talking to her about that.”

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The Roger Bacon varsity underwater hockey team stands at the hotel after the conclusion of the nationals tournament. They are, from left: Front row, Tony Rademacher, Bailey Uetrecht, Assistant Coach Erin Rademacher, Alex Mathis, Jeff Schomaker, Ben Rumpke; back row, Team Manager Kathy Rademacher, Assistant Coach David Dozer, Jon Mathis, Matt Burkert, David Luken.

Spartans rule international pool By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Paul Wittekind played defensive back at Ohio State University. No, not at the Horseshoe; rather, he did so in a pool as a member of the Buckeyes’ underwater hockey team. “At first, the kids all thought I played football,” said Wittekind, who joined the social studies department at Roger Bacon High School in 1994. “But then they started asking questions about (underwater hockey). It took a few years to get the kids interested.” The Roger Bacon underwater hockey team, which Wittekind founded in 1997, is the oldest high school team in the country. It’s also one of the few. “There’s one other team in Concord, Mass.,” Wittekind said. So what exactly is underwater hockey? The game developed in England in the 1950s and made its way across the pond in the 1970s. It’s similar to regular hockey, but there are distinct differences. In underwater hockey, there are only two periods, which are 15 minutes long; there is no specified goalie; no player is allowed to grab the puck with his or her hands; and everyone plays offense and defense. The playing surface, which varies by pool, is typically 25 yards long by 15 yards wide. Penalties such as icing and offsides – common in regular hockey – do not exist in the underwater rendition, which also tends to be less physical.

Spartans’ underwater hockey roster Class of 2011 Allison Lawlor Ben Ungruhe Tyler Witsken

The underwater hockey teams at Roger Bacon spanned five classes this year: Class of 2009 Matt Burkert Chris Hausfeld Tony Rademacher

Class of 2012 Maria Angel Derek Barnett Tyler Ernst Andrea Loudin Alex Mathis Ethan Morris Jeff Schomaker

Class of 2010 Sam Adams Patrick Anello Helen Cappannelli Joe Haas David Luken Jon Mathis Ben Rumpke Bailey Uetecht “There will definitely be contact and the kids will have bumps and bruises,” Wittekind said. “But you can’t intentionally check someone into the wall.” Despite the variations, the basic premise of underwater hockey is the same as regular hockey: Score more goals than your opponent. Because there are so few high school teams in the United States, the Spartans play collegiate teams almost exclusively. Most recently, they competed in the 2009 U.S.A. Underwater Hockey National Championships, which featured 23 teams, at the University of Minnesota. The varsity and junior varsity teams, which are co-ed, played the likes of Michigan State, Illinois, Georgia Tech, George Mason and Texas. The varsity team finished third

Class of 2013 Kevin Anneken Chris Blake Rebecca Meisman Zachary Stephani in the “C” division, the third of three groups. “The high school team is at a developmental disadvantage because of growth and development,” Wittekind said. “But we train and practice our skills. A college team without that experience won’t win just because they’re older.” On the first day of competition, for example, the Spartans’ varsity team defeated Georgia Tech 8-0. The next day, however, Georgia Tech defeated the junior varsity team, which is comprised of underclassmen and eighth-grade students, 12-0. “I have a tremendous amount of pride for (my teams),” Wittekind said. “They don’t back down from challenges, and they play against teams that they know will be hard to play against.”

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Pleasant Run Farms Hat Tricks celebrate outscoring their opponents 34-2 to win the 2009 TCYO Classic in May. The boys are 8 and 9 years old and are from the Colerain Township area. In front row, from left, are Stephen Hobson, Cody Busam and Drew Henke; in second row are Miguel Garcia, Nolan Caudill, Nathan Neal, Spenser Smith, Justin Milov, Andrew Belec and Alex Pohlabel; in third row are Assistant Coach Elliott Bavely, Head Coach John Neal and Assistant Coach Sean Busam.

Sign up for Metro by July 19 Registration for the Annual Cincinnati Metro Softball Tournament is due by noon on July 19. The road to the city championship begins with the tournament draw on July 28 at Rumpke Park when teams find out who they will play in the first round. Games begin July 30 and continue through Aug. 12. “The Metro is the premier softball event to determine the best of the best in the Tristate,” said Dan Saylor, Rumpke Park executive director and Cincinnati Amateur Softball Association (ASA) commissioner. “Players and teams are very passionate about playing in the Metro and claiming the title of city champs.” The entry fee is $295 per team, and the tournament is open to any team that played in a sanc-

tioned softball league at a Greater Cincinnati park during 2009. The tournament offers men’s and women’s divisions for all levels, from recreational to competitive. The Cincinnati ASA governs play at the Metro, and a $30 ASA sanction fee is required for nonASA teams. Registration forms are available online at www.rumpkeballpark.com or by calling Rumpke Ballpark at 738-2646. More than 300 teams competed last year, continuing the Metro’s status as the largest amateur softball tournament in the nation. Rumpke Park in Crosby Township serves as the main location, and fields at six local parks are also used to accommodate the number of games.

SIDELINES High school physicals

Beacon Orthopaedics Center West is conducting high school physicians from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 25, at 6480 Harrison Ave. The physicals are for coaches, parents and athletes from grades seven to 12. Cost is $20 per physical; 50 percent is returned to school for sports medicine supplies. Complete ,comprehensive physicals are required for pre participation in sports before practice begins for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year. Beacon Physicians and area specialists will examine: height and weight, eyes, blood pressure screening, chest, lungs, abdomen, neck and back, upper and lower extremities. Ohio High School forms are requested with signed consent by parent or guardian: No exceptions. Forms may be obtained through school’s athletic department.

Athletic shorts and shirts are required.

Diamond baseball tryouts

The 2010 season 14U tryouts for the Diamond Stars Baseball Club are slated for July 25 and Aug. 8. Players cannot turn 15 before May 1. Contact Don Akins at 470-3600.

Knights meeting

The Northwest Knights Football will have a meeting of its parents club at noon, Saturday, Aug. 8. The club will discuss Thursday night snacks, and feeding the players before games on Friday nights. Any questions call Dawn Huber 476-4642 or e-mail bdlcjm@hotmail.com.

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Follow the brick pathway at Martin Gleason's Colerain Township home and you will find an 11-foot by 16-foot pond on Stonetrace Drive that has a 10-foot stream with two waterfalls. Built of sandstone and viewed from a deck that cantilevers over the pond or from the patio.

Meyer Aquascapes will have its seventh annual Pondarama 2009 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Thirty-four water features will be displayed by homeowners throughout the area. Water features are in Anderson, Amberley, Blue Ash, Cleves/Bridgetown, Colerain, Delhi/ Green Township, Evendale, Harrison, Liberty Township, Loveland, Milford, Morrow, North Bend, Reading and in the following communities in Kentucky; Boone County, Cold Spring, Covington, Fort Mitchell, Fort Thomas and Taylor Mill.

The two-day, self-guided tour of water gardens displays ecologically balanced ponds of various sizes and shapes and pondless waterfalls and streams. Selected features will be open Saturday evening for night viewing. Thirteen new additions to the tour this year. There are nine pondless waterfalls with streams ranging from 10 feet to 55 feet, 25 ponds and five bubbling rocks. The pond tour includes waterfalls and many streams with cascading water and colorful fish, water plants and flowers. The scenic landscaped gardens compliment these

water features. The two-day admission price has been waived this year and is free. You can go online to www.aquascapes.com and click on the Pondarama icon. At this location you can download the brochure and maps. Pick up the tour brochure at the following local garden centers. (Full list is on www.aquascapes.com/Pondarama): Cyndi’s Garden Center on U.S. 50 in Elizabethtown, Robben Florists in Delhi Township, and White Oak Garden Center on Blue Rock Road. On Saturday and Sunday you can pick up the brochure at Meyer Aquas-

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Bert and Carol Cannon’s pond on Krystal Court in Colerain Township is in a secluded wooded setting has everything with an 8-foot by 11-foot pond near the house and the pool. A pondless waterfall with a 35-foot stream with several waterfalls is built in the wooded setting. Stroll across the wooden bridge to get a great view of the stream. capes Headquarters, 11011 Sand Run Road, in Whitewater Township. For further information about the aquascapes ponds

or to download the brochure go to www.aquascapes.com click on Pondarama or call 513 941-8500.

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Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road.

Taylor High School Class of 1989 – The 1989 graduating class of Taylor High School is conducting its 20year reunion at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison, 740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. Cost is $45 per person, and dinner will be served. Come out for an evening of catching up with old friends, dancing, eating, drinking and having fun.

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Greenhills High School class of 1984 – Committee members including Angelo Zolotas, Karen (Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (Witherby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry) Bender are planning a reunion for August. Class members are asked to update their address, phone number and e-mail address by emailing the information to: ghs25threunion@aol.com.

Princeton Class of 1999– will be having its 10-year reunion. Classmates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sharon Woods. Contact info for the committee is as follows: Kelli Martin, 678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513-227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917-605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513-602-2891.

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Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 513-871-3631, or e-mail him at RMGrath@fuse.net.

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Norwood High School Class of 1979 – Is conducting its 30-year reunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash Banquet Center. For information, contact Karen (Faulkner) Parker at 513351-6616 or e-mail her at kparker@fuse.net.

VIEWPOINTS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Kudos for fireworks

They are called the “Best in the West” and they were spectacular! Once again, Colerain Township lived up to its title. A huge thank you to all involved in the July 4 and 5 celebration. Thanks to the local fireworks volunteers who gave many hours to create not only the precise musical presentation, but who also loaded, packed, set off and even spent Saturday night protecting the operation so all would be well for the show on Sunday. Way to go Colerain, for again giving this community a spectacular show. Roslyn Swigert Highwood Lane Groesbeck

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WHEN THEY MEET You can express your views to local officials by attending their meetings. Here is a list of the times and locations for local governmental meetings. All meetings are open to the public.

Colerain Township

Board of Trustees meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Colerain Township government Complex, 4200 Springdale Road. Call 385-7500 for information. Land Use Advisory Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Road. Call 3857505 for information. Zoning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Road. Call 3857505 for information. Board of Zoning Appeals meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Road. Call 385-7505 for information.

Northwest Local School District

Board of Education is meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northwest Administrative offices, 3240 Banning Road. The meeting on the second monday is a work session and the fourth Monday is a business meeting where the board expects to take action. Call 923-1000 for information.

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Green history began in mid 1790s

This is part one of four on the history of Green Township. Green Township is celebrating its 200 birthday this year. It was originally included in South Bend Township which was platted by the court of general session in 1795. It encompassed all of Delhi Township, and part of Green Township that didn’t belong to Colerain Township. There is no ordinance recorded that designated when Green Township became a township. Local legend believes that it was created possibly by county commissioners in 1809. In 1816 a petition was presented to the Ohio State Legislature to separate Delhi Township from Green Township. Those early years presented many hardships for pioneers. But they were hardy and wanted a better life. That is evident by the letters they wrote. A letter collection at the Cincinnati Historical Society written by Isaac Jackson talks about that early life. His first letter dated May 18, 1813, was written to his wife Deborah. She stayed behind in New York with their eight children waiting for him to establish a home. Isaac talked about his journey, coming down the Ohio River. He made the trip on an arch-like boat coming 500 miles from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati. It only took nine days because the river was high. He paid $12 for his trip and felt

that was very reasonable. It was hard being away from his family, but the trip was easier because of the beautiful scenes along the Ohio River. Betty Kamuf When he arrived in the vilCommunity of Cincinnati, Press guest lage he saw a river columnist town that was well on its way to becoming a boomtown. In 1811, the first commercial passenger steamboat landed in Cincinnati and that started transforming the city from an isolated frontier town to a bustling river city. It would incorporate in 1819 with a population of about 10,000 people. Jackson told his wife that the people dress in homespun clothes, seemed down to earth, and he felt very much at home here. The climate was very much like Washington City. June was the hottest month, but a blanket felt good at night. The Indian problem that was much talked about in New York was not a problem here. He expected they would either be run off or exterminated by winter. Isaac arrived with a letter of introduction from William Henry Harrison to a Mr. Moon, who was a shop keeper. He found lodging there and sought his advice on

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This is an 1820 map of Green Township. Maps in 1820 were very crude, but it is very close to the date Isaac Jackson purchased the property, on Muddy Creek Pike, now Sidney Road and Anderson FerryRoad, close to the border of Delhi and Green Township. The map and information was provided by the Cincinnati Historical Society and Paul Ruffing, president of the Green Township Historical Society. establishing a home. His letters were sent from the post office and arrived by a circuit rider. One day he received three and the third one was so rubbed the paid stamp could not be seen and he had to pay 50 cents to receive it. He observed that Tuesday was the best day to write because it only took 10 days to arrive from New York. He hoped he would be able to do better here than in New York, or Philadelphia. He had been in a mercantile business with Thomas. Robinson of Baltimore in 1803 when Thomas filed bankruptcy.

CH@TROOM This month marks the 40th anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. What do you remember about that event? Do you think the U.S. should return to the moon? Why or why not? “I would hope that any return to the moon would be pursued only after the budget is balanced and the national debt is paid off. The International Space station has already cost $125 billion from various countries. Between that and the recent bailouts I suspect the US could have instead lowered taxes and provided for the legal citizens who need help. Go Figure!” T.D.T.

“Unless we clearly would benefit in someway, or it would advance our knowledge in someway, with the fact we do not have the funds. I would have to object to the increased federal spending, which is already out of control. “My hope is that someday both the Republican and Democrat parties will begin to control spending. Excessive taxation leads to destruction of our financial system. “I continue to hope & pray our local township, city and state officials will begin to lead in our objection and bring government back to sanity.” F.J.B.

He sold his holdings and moved to New York with his wife and four children. In New York he again established himself in the mercantile business. During the War of 1812, the British blockaded the east coast and all merchandise dried up. Isaac sold his holdings to his partner and came to Cincinnati. Betty Kamuf is a winner of Griffin Yeatman Award for Historical Preservation. She lives in Sayler Park. You can reach her at sp.column@fuse.net.

This week’s question “It was July 21, 1969, and I was finishing up a career step in West Virginia, and preparing to move to Cincinnati. “I remember that a co-worker named Dick Longyear was with my wife and I when Neil Armstrong made history; his first words were, ‘Houston - the Eagle has landed.’ “And then came the unforgettable ‘That’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.’ “I may lack the necessary wisdom and foresight to understand it all clearly, but to be honest, I see no point in any attempts by the U.S. to return to the moon, or explore other planets in the solar system.

Do you think the economic stimulus plan is working, or should the federal government implement another round of stimulus packages? Every week The Northwest Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to northwestpress@communitypre ss.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. “The risks will probably always remain incredibly high, the costs astronomical (no pun intended), and the benefits questionable.” B.B.

Early childhood investment wise strategy At this very moment, legislators in Columbus are making difficult choices about what programs will receive the limited dollars available in the State budget. If there ever were a time when we have needed wise leadership, it is now. We must encourage legislators to support programs that are proven to work and save public tax dollars, and we must call upon social services to deliver programs that are accountable. One of those programs is Help Me Grow and Every Child Succeeds is one of many organizations that helps to implement this program in southwest Ohio. Help Me Grow is a home visitation program that provides support for at risk, first-time mothers. Home visitation programs like Every Child Succeeds deliver quantifiable outcomes for mothers, babies, and communities to help children develop prenatally through the first years of life. This early investment helps avoid the need for costly services for

these children in the future, helps mothers find and keep their jobs, and helps them get the child-care they need so they don’t lose their jobs. Unfortunately, funding for Help Me Grow is under attack in Columbus and that puts children and families in Ohio at risk. During the last 10 years, Every Child Succeeds has made nearly 300,000 visits and helped more than 15,500 families in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. ECS data prove this program works and saves lives. In southwest Ohio, babies born to ECS mothers have a decreased infant mortality rate. • ECS – 4.7 deaths per 1000 live births. • Cincinnati – 17.0 deaths per 1000 live births • Ohio – 7.9 deaths per 1000 live births Additional positive outcomes include: • 91 percent children develop age-expected language skills

• 94 percent children have a regular pediatrician • 65 percent mothers are in school or employed • 92 percent of children have a safe home environment • Decreased substance abuse, dependence on public assistance, juvenile delinquency, child abuse • Improved school readiness, birth outcomes and child development. ECS serves the highest risk Ohioans. They are fragilely connected to the workforce. They are lowincome. Many are either victims of violence or have witnessed violence. One-half are clinically depressed. If we don’t have early intervention programs like HMG, there will be negative short and long-term repercussions. Infant mortality will increase, children will not be ready for school and dependence on more expensive intervention services and programs (like public assistance)

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From veterinary care to timely vaccinations—and clean and comfortable living conditions to plenty of fresh food and water—healthy, well-cared-for ﬂocks and herds are essential to livestock farming. That’s why it comes as no surprise that Ohio livestock farmers go above and beyond to make sure their animals receive the best possible care.

For an Ohio livestock farmer,

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For Ohio livestock farmers, caring for animals is not just a job…

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Mindy likes containers big and small.

Kind heart leads cats to new homes Nancy Shyrock’s cat Mindy came to her in a roundabout way, as some pets do. Shyrock’s friend Deb Lohr is an avowed cat lover and she noticed a gray cat meowing and rubbing against her legs as she visited with a mutual friend, Barb Linder. No one seemed to know whose cat is was, and Lohr figured it probably wouldn’t be that friendly unless it was hungry or thirsty. So the kind-hearted Lohr took the stray home and fed it. She said it ate and drank like it had never seen food before. But Grace, as the cat was named, had a secret. Soon afterward, Lohr realized the cat was actually pregnant, but it had been so thin, she couldn’t tell at first. To cut to the chase, Lohr’s brother and sister-in-

law kept ‘Grace’ until the cat delivered. “She had two gorgeous orange males, and one cute female calico,” Shyrock said. “I adopted the calico and named her Mindy – she just looked like a Mindy to me!” The two males went to the vet to be adopted, and Deb’s brother and sister-inlaw decided to keep Grace, because she was so calm and sweet, Shyrock said. “We are having an absolute blast with Mindy,” she added. “She is very curious and playful. What a joy! She was born in a basket, and ever since then, she has climbed into every container she can. I think it feels like home.” If you would like to share about your pet, please send information and a photo to jkey@communitypress.com

Max Smith said his Eagle Scout project has taught him a great deal about architecture, construction and hard work. The Green Township teen, who is entering his senior year at Oak Hills High School, is working toward his Eagle Scout ranking and hopes to achieve the Boy Scouts’ highest honor by building a large storage garage for his church, Faith Fellowship Church in Green Township. “It takes a lot of hard work to build a garage,” said Smith, a Boy Scout with Troop 850 sponsored by St. Ignatius Church in Monfort Heights. “But we’ve stayed on schedule the whole time and have accomplished what we’ve wanted to accomplish KURT BACKSCHEIDER/STAFF each work day.” He estimates it will take seven Green Township resident Max Smith is overseeing the construction of a 960-square-feet garage for his Eagle work days to complete the construc- Scout project. Smith is building the garage for his church, Faith Fellowship Church on Bridgetown Road. tion of the garage, which will be a 24 hand. He has about 35 volunteers “The project has been a good team feet by 40 feet storage facility for Faith helping build the garage, and he said effort with a combination of people Fellowship Church. Smith and his he’s learned a lot about supervising from both Faith Fellowship Church team of volunteers have already com- others and finding jobs for people to and St. Ignatius,” Randy Smith said. pleted six full work days on the 960- do. Max Smith he’s wanted to achieve square-feet garage. “It’s been pretty realistic,” he said. his Eagle Scout since he was a young “We’ve been working on Saturdays “There have been more than 300 kid. and Wednesdays,” said Max’s father, volunteer hours put into this project so “I saw the older scouts get their Randy Smith. Eagle Scout and I always thought it far.” “I’m really proud of him, he’s been Randy Smith said part of his son’s was such a cool honor,” he said. here every day working really hard. project also involved raising half the “I knew if I was putting that much He’s been very good managing all the money to pay for the garage. Max time into scouting, I always wanted to volunteers.” raised $9,000 to fund the project and make it to the end.” Max said the Eagle Scout project Faith Fellowship pitched in the other He hopes to achieve his goal by requires him to be the leader of a proj- half to pay for the $18,000 structure. next winter. ect instead of just another helping

Moms become McVolunteers 24 and hamburgers and hot dogs last Saturday. In addition to contributions Karen from moms, a large amount of garlic Gutiérrez toast was donated • A couple gallons of marinara sauce is really managing by Tony Thompson, heavy. editor general manager of the LaRosa’s at • Spaghetti will be a cincinnati.momslikeme.com Fourth and Madison gloopy mess if you don’t streets in Covingcoat it with something. ton. • Homemade desserts “I feel so thankmake up for a lot. ful for our Children’s • Moms and dads have a Hospital, and I love what Ronald huge heart for other families in need. McDonald House does for the families Twice now, members of Cincy- there,” Brehm said. “I think that this MomsLikeMe.com have donated, pre- is a wonderful way to give back to our pared and served dinner for families community.” It’s also a way to get young people staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at involved. They can help in the kitchen Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical before and after dinner. When it’s over, staff people at Center. Doing the meals is a great way to Ronald McDonald House give volunhave a tangible impact on people in teers a tour of the building, so everyneed, as well as introduce children to one learns more about the services provided to families. volunteering. We recommend it! For more information on getting Our efforts began when a Delhi mom, Elisha Brehm, read a post on involved, go to www.rmhcincinnati.˜ our site by a representative of Ronald org and click on “Ways to Volunteer.” The coordinator of meals and McDonald House. Brehm and another mom, Jenn activities is Lisa Davis, at 513-636Wilson of Alexandria, initiated the 2760. Volunteers and donors from Cincyproject, kept track of who was donating what, and made sure we had MomsLikeMe.com included Teresa Alexander of Amelia; Jennifer Arey of enough helping hands. Our members served spaghetti June Westwood; Elisha and Chad Brehm Things we learned while cooking dinner for 125 people at Ronald McDonald House:

Farmers markets

The Uptown Farmer’s Market, featuring local vendors selling locally-grown fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handmade items, arts, crafts, music, food, special events is open from noon to 7 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in the lot at Garden Park Unity Church, 3581 W. Galbraith Road. It’s open through Oct. 31. The market is in a cool shaded area outside the church. Tables provided for eating. New vendors are welcome. For more information or to become a vendor contact Connie Kondrat at 2386616 or visit the Web site at uptownfarmersmarket @yahoo.com. • A new farmer’s market offers an array of locally grown fresh fruits, veggies

and flowers at the Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church, 11565 Pippin Road. The market is open from 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday through October.

Park music

Colerain Park will be jumping this week as the 2009 Sizzling Summer Series continues. On Thursday, July 17, Leroy Ellington & The E Funk Band performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park, 4725 Springdale Road. The group plays classic and contemporary R&B as well as funk and soul. The concerts will be in the park amphitheater. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy music under the stars. Food and drink are available at the concession stand.

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Jenn Wilson of Alexandria (left) and Mandy Gerth of Monfort Heights prepare salad for the Ronald McDonald House dinner served by CincyMomsLikeMe.com. and son, Chandler, of Delhi; Katie Folzenlogen of Loveland; Mandy Gerth and daughter, Brianna, of Monfort Heights; Lisa Griffith of Green Township; Rebecca Homan of Norwood; Laura Mester of Fort Thomas; Carolyn Miller-Williamson of Batavia; Erin Nester of Pierce Township, Eileen Pineau of North Avondale; Dyan Price of Ludlow; Melissa Shank of Batavia; Tony Thompson of Covington; Stephanie Thompson of Anderson Township; Jenn and Nick Wilson of Alexandria; Shelli Phelps of Union; and Gillian Woodward of Liberty Township. Thanks everyone! Karen Gutiérrez is managing editor of CincyMomsLikeMe.com. Reach her at Cincinnati@momslikeme.com, and follow local mom topics on Twitter.com/1cincymom.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J U L Y 1 6

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

VFW Post 7340 Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane. 521-7340. Colerain Township.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Winton Centre. Story plus walk to enjoy flowers and butterflies. Ages 3-5. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

NATURE

Storytelling Guild, 7:30 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Ellenwood Nature Barn. Not-too-scary summer stories. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Colerain Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Ohio state fishing license required. Free fishing, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Wet play area with 18 animal figures that squirt and spray water onto play surface area. $2 ages 2-12; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township. F R I D A Y, J U L Y 1 7

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Cincy A2, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1553 Kinney Ave. Advanced level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Mount Healthy. Ramblin’ Roses, 8 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road. Plus level square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

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CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road. Materials include leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and prunings from trees or shrubs. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Environmental Services. 946-7755. Colerain Township.

FESTIVALS

Schutzenfest, 4 p.m.-midnight, Kolping Center, 851-7951. New Burlington.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 9 p.m., The Neighbors Bar, 3269 North Bend Road. 481-8400. White Oak.

MUSIC - BLUES

Saturday Nite Blues, 6:30-10 p.m., Pit To Plate BBQ, 8021 Hamilton Ave. 931-9100. Mount Healthy.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series, 7-9 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Bring seating. R&B and soul music by The Mistics. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

Jars of Clay, 7:30-11 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave. Christian. With Seabird. $16, $13 advance, $10 group. 825-8200. Forest Park.

FESTIVALS

Schutzenfest, 6 p.m.-midnight, Kolping Center, 10235 Mill Road. Booths, rides, games, food and entertainment. All ages. Presented by Kolping Society. Through July 19. 851-7951. New Burlington.

FILMS

Family Movie Night, Dusk, Highview Christian Church, 2651 Adams Road. Movie shown outdoor on church lawn. Free refreshments served before movie. 825-9323. Mount Healthy.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.9 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS

Kids’ Meditation/Yoga Camp, 2-5 p.m., Gaden Samdrupling Buddhist Monastery and Cultural Center, 3046 Pavlova Drive. Children learn new approach to address life’s difficulties. Snacks and drinks provided. Wear comfortable clothes. Includes movie about history of Buddha. Ages 7-14. Parents welcome. $45 family, $40 for 2 children, $25. Registration required. 385-7116. Colerain Township. S U N D A Y, J U L Y 1 9

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 946-7755. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 946-7755. Colerain Township.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Lakeridge Funfest: Fiesta Time, 1-5 p.m., Lakeridge Hall, 7210 Pippin Road. Music by DJ Larry Robers. Photos, soda, beer, snacks and door prizes. Ages 50 and up. $10. Reservations accepted. 521-1112. Groesbeck.

FESTIVALS

Schutzenfest, 1-10 p.m., Kolping Center, 8517951. New Burlington.

Bass Pro Tournament Series, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Anglers earn points through six qualifying tournaments for a berth into the Championship Tournament on Aug. 1. Ohio fishing license required. $50 per two-person team, includes boat rental; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275. Springfield Township.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stamp and Scrap Clubhouse, 5515 Bridgetown Road. Learn to stamp two handmade cards. Friends welcome. $5. Reservations required. 389-0826. Green Township.

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HOME & GARDEN CLASSES

Year Round Gardening: Power Perennials, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road. Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. With White Oak Garden Center staff. Presented by White Oak Garden Center. 385-3313. Monfort Heights.

HISTORIC SITES

German Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road. Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Free, donations accepted. Presented by GermanAmerican Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 574-1741. Monfort Heights.

NATURE

Butterfly Sundae, 1-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road. Children’s butterfly craft and scavenger hunt. Butterfly slide show and butterfly garden visit for adults. Food for small fee. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Colerain Township.

PUBLIC HOURS RECREATION

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The Kolping Society’s annual Schutzenfest is this weekend at the Kolping Center, 10235 Mill Road. Festival hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 17, 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 18, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Kolping Society member Angela Pohlabeln is pictured working a pretzel stand at last year’s Schutzenfest.

Parky’s Ark Wet Playground, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

Open Horse Show Series, 8 a.m., Winton Woods Riding Center, 10073 Daly Road. Riders of different skill levels compete in various class competitions. Concessions available. $9, $8 advance for competitors, free spectators; vehicle permit required. Registration required. 931-3057. Springfield Township. Canoe Quick Start Program, Noon-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Adventure Outpost. Lessons on basics in technique and maneuverability. All equipment provided. Program required for Little Miami River Canoe Trips. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registration required, available online. 521-2345. Springfield Township.

Traditional Day Camp: Simply Science, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clippard Family YMCA, Daily through July 24. 923-4466. Groesbeck. Pre-School Camps: Outdoor Expedition, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. or 9 a.m. to noon or 12:453:45 p.m., Clippard Family YMCA, Daily through July 24. 923-4466. Groesbeck. Terry Nelson Basketball Camp, 9 a.m. to noon (Ages 6-11) and 1-4 p.m. (Ages 1116), Clippard Family YMCA, 8920 Cheviot Road. Daily through July 24. Sport and specialty camp. Scholarships available. $120, $85 members. Registration required. Presented by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. 9234466. Groesbeck.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Concert on the Patio, 6:30 p.m., Mount Healthy Christian Home, 8097 Hamilton Ave. Featuring Seven Sharps Big Band. Bring seating. Refreshments available. Free. 931-5000. Mount Healthy.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Book Club, 10 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road. Free.“Pink Dice” by Ellen Everman. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 3694472. Green Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Job Search Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, Topic: Leveraging Your Strengths: Part 2 + Strength Coaching. With Diane Kinsella, Family Life Center Director. 931-5777. Finneytown.

SUMMER CAMP MISCELLANEOUS

Agape Children’s Center School-Age Summer Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Dayspring Church of God, 1060 Smiley Ave. Daily through July 24. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 10 and under. $155 per week. Registration required. 674-2323. Forest Park. Agape Children’s Center Pre-School Summer Camp, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Dayspring Church of God, 1060 Smiley Ave. Daily through July 24. Includes field trips, transportation, fun learning activities and meals. Ages 5 and under. $155 per week. 6742323. Forest Park. Canoe and Kayak Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road. Daily through July 22. First two days spent learning and practicing on Winton Lake. Third day is trip on Little Miami River. Bring lunch. Ages 11-15. $90. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SUMMER CAMP NATURE

Barnyard Friends, 9 a.m. to noon, Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road. Daily through July 24. Includes farm animal encounters, making food, hiking and farm chores. Ages 6-7. $75. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275. Springfield Township.

SUMMER CAMP RELIGIOUS/VBS

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Continentals Round Dance Club, 7 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road. Phase III-V round dance club for experienced dancers. Ballroom figures: waltz, two-step, cha cha, rumba, tango and bolero. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill. VFW Post 7340 Social Club, 7:30 p.m., VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane. 521-7340. Colerain Township. Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road. Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $25. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 923-3808. Springfield Township.

DANCE CLASSES

Progressive Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road. Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township. Beginner Continentals Round Dance Club, 6:30 p.m., North College Hill United Methodist Church, 1930 W. Galbraith Road. Beginner lessons in waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. North College Hill.

SUMMER CAMP NATURE

Animal Explorer Camp, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road. Daily through July 23. Hike through preserve, play nature games, create projects to take home and learn about various animals. Ages 6-9. $90. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275. Colerain Township. W E D N E S D A Y, J U L Y 2 2

DANCE CLASSES

Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road. Introduce yourself to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

EDUCATION

Veterans Benefits Information, 2-7 p.m.,VFW Post 7340 Charles R. Gailey, 8326 Brownsway Lane. Information for veterans, spouses, widows and dependents on Veterans Administration claims, federal and state entitlement, and emergency financial assistance. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission. 946-3300. Colerain Township.

PUBLIC HOURS

Winton Woods Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,Winton Woods, 521-7275. Springfield Township.

ZAMA Film Camp, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave. Christians learn latest film-making technology to make a short film. Ages 10-17. $399. Registration required. 825-8200. Forest Park.

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

Powel Crosley YMCA Sports Camp: Challenger British Soccer, 9 a.m. to noon (Ages 6-10) and 5-8 p.m. (Ages 11-18), YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601 Winton Road. Daily through July 24. $140, $120 members. Registration required. 5217112. Springfield Township.

SUMMER CAMP YMCA

THE NANCY AND DAVID WOLF COLLECTION The Cincinnati Art Museum will host family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 30, at the museum’s Artworld. The exhibit, “Outside the Ordinary,” at the museum through Sept. 13, inspires hands-on, family-friendly activities, including puzzles, sculpture building, art making and more at Artworld. Artworld is free and reservations are not required. Visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is “Wall Piece 3644,” by Therman Statom, part of “Outside the Ordinary.”

Powel Crosley Summer Day Camp: The Great Outdoors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, Daily through July 24. 521-7112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Teen Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, Daily through July 24. 521-7112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley YMCA Preschool Camp, 9 a.m. to noon (Down on the farm. Ages 3-5) and 9 a.m. to noon (Pee wee gymnastics. Ages 4-6), YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, Daily through July 24. 521-7112. Springfield Township. Powel Crosley Specialty Camp: Nuts About Nature, 9 a.m. to noon, YMCA – Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, Daily through July 24. Ages 6-12. 521-7112. Springfield Township.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Opera presents “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, and Friday, July 24; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Music Hall. For tickets call 513241-2742 or www.cincinnatiopera.org.

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July 15, 2009

Death has no favorites – even celebrities die A lot of famous people have died recently and that bothers us. It bothers us because the fact of death bothers us terribly. In every life death anxiety is operative in great and small ways. Leavings and losings are not on our agenda. And the second reason we’re bothered over these recent deaths is because they have shattered our suppositions. We suppose that if a person has prestige, wealth, celebrity and popularity that those facts bring with them a certain degree of immortality. We suppose important people (presuming they are) have a charmed life and are too important to lose. Death is supposed to show them the same favoritism we do and back off. How unsettled we are when we

become aware that death plays no favorites. The day of our death is always thought of as far off. The day we come to know we will eventually die – not know it merely in our minds but realize it in our hearts – that day is the day we become a philosopher. Thereafter we pose momentous questions to ourselves and it takes the rest of our lives to answer them. It’s a sad occurrence when favored people never even let themselves get to the questions. Among the questions that arise are ones such as: How should I live knowing I will die some day? Why love anyone at all if they can be taken away from me, and I from them? Is it better to be cautious and avoid the risk of great love for someone in order to be safe from the

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heartache of grief? Is there more life after this world’s life that is even more desirable, or is there only disintegration and dry nothingness? Is there a God who created me, loves me, and keeps me alive

eternally? The alternative to struggling with questions such as these is to employ certain defenses against the questions ever arising. Hedonism says we can become impervious to death anxiety if we “eat, drink, and be merry.” Denial says, “Just don’t think about it and keep busy.” Agnostic practicality asks, “Why

try to live life wholeheartedly if it will all end?” Ernest Becker acknowledges this strange way of thinking: “The irony of man’s condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we shrink from being fully alive.” Will it help us diminish death anxiety if we draw back from life, from deeply loving, from compassion and enjoyment and closeness to another person? The answer - like so many other answers – is another of life’s paradoxes. Knowing death will come for us some day is the very factor that makes it possible for us to live life now in an authentic fashion. For what is limited is precious, what is plentiful becomes cheap. Knowing our years are limited urges

us to appreciate their preciousness. Death – rather being only a cause of bleak pessimism – ought to be a catalyst to enjoy authentic life modes now. Poet Mary Oliver puts it well: When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom taking the world into my arms. … I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

Use cash instead of debit to avoid overdraft charges The nation’s banks continue to raise fees on everything from credit cards to checking accounts. Banks say they need the money to make up for losses they incur during this recession. But customers and consumer groups are crying foul. Banks have come under much criticism for making it easy for customers to spend more money than they have in their account so they can assess overdraft fees. People like Bridget Felts of Milford are furious. She received three overdraft charges recently and said it’s not fair. “This was for a total of a negative $5.90, and they are charging me, with one fee that was already taken off, $104 – for $5.90. I was just dumbfounded,” Felts said. Felts’ bank had agreed to drop one charge, but not the other two. “It’s a negative $5.90, from what they’re telling me because, if you look at the statement, it shows I have

money the whole time – it never went negative. But they keep saying, ‘It’s for pending. Howard Ain It’s for Hey Howard! pending,’ ” she said. The “pending” charges are for two debit card purchases of less than $5 each. “We budget our biweekly checks to the penny so $104, that’s our grocery money, that’s our gas in our car. It’s devastating. I was literally begging these people to give me my money back,” Felts said.

After several calls the bank agreed to return the fees, but Felts said what happened is wrong. “The punishment should fit the crime. If there’s a negative $5.90 balance, $104 is absurd, it’s absolutely ridiculous … It’s not right. It can take months for families to recoup these losses,” Felts said. “I’m a family of five, every penny counts, and they’re just taking it like, ‘Oh, it’s no big deal,’ ” she said. As with others I’ve seen in this situation, most of the overdraft fees are caused by the use of a debit card. Instead of putting those small charges on her debit card she could have paid

laws and should re-evaluate what the banks are doing. The Federal Reserve is now deciding whether to crack down on automatic overdraft protection. Troubleshooter Howard Ain

cash, and Felts says she’s now learned her lesson. “Use cash. People need to start using cash more often,” she said. Felts said the government is enacting new credit card

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Kids with egg, dairy allergy can still eat cake One of the most fun things about writing this column is the feedback I get from you. No matter where I am, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the grocery store, Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, teaching a class or speaking to a group, someone comes up and mentions my column. I have Rita a l w a y s Heikenfeld b e l i e v e d Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s because this column isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about food: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? where we gather each week and share recipes, memories, tips, opinions. A good example of this is Michelle Smith, a New Richmond reader, who requested an eggless cake for son Ethanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th birthday. Clermont County reader Annie Hoffman, a cottage baker, came to the rescue. The bonus is the cake is dairy-free, too.

Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy-free, eggless chocolate cake

Annie says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids will love this cake.â&#x20AC;? Will make 26 cupcakes, a 9-by-13 pan, a 12-by-9 pan or even an 8-by-8 pan. Annie likes to use a 12by-9 pan or 8-by-8 square for thicker cake. Just adjust the baking time: 18 to 20 minutes for cupcakes; start testing cakes about 25 minutes. When toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overbake. Temperature: 350 degrees for all. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 â &#x201E;3 cup Canola (she uses Kroger) oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons white/ clear vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine dry ingredients in one bowl. Combine wet

ingredients together in one bowl. Mix both together and beat until smooth. Pour into sprayed pan. Annie says cupcakes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be very tall but will be very moist.

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Use vegetable shortening, not Crisco or any shortening thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-hydrogenated (Annie says it slides off the cake due to formula change to make it non-hydrogenated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for cupcakes but will slide off sides of cake), so use Kroger or other store, generic brand that says vegetable shortening/hydrogenated. See my tip below. Use any flavor extract you like. 1 â &#x201E;2 cup vegetable shortening 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 5 tablespoons water 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 â &#x201E;2 teaspoon almond extract (opt.) 1 â &#x201E;4 teaspoon butter flavoring (Wilton brand since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clear color) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; opt.

Put everything in bowl. Mix on low to incorporate. Scrape, then turn on medium for eight minutes. This will incorporate air so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip this step â&#x20AC;&#x201C; otherwise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wind up with sugary, not fluffy, frosting. Makes 4 cups. Refrigerates up to six weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring to room temp and rewhip on low. Chocolate: Start adding cocoa powder to taste, and, if necessary, a bit more water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Makes the fudgiest frosting.â&#x20AC;?

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For another good eggless recipe plus tips on making a box cake eggless/dairy-free, log onto my Web version of this column at www.communitypress.com or call 513-591-6163 and leave your name and address.

Tip from Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen

Trouble with shortening: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced trouble with recipes using non-hydrogenated shortening (that makes it healthier), switch back to hydro-

genated. Seems like most trouble is with pie crusts/frostings. I know, I know, hydrogenated shortening is not as healthy as non-hydrogenated but really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something any of us eat on a daily basis. Annie and I agree you should use what makes your recipes taste and look great. Otherwise, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wasting money, time and compromising flavor and appearance.

Like Famous Recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw

For Mrs. Whitmer and several others. Go to taste on vinegar, sugar, lemon juice. 1

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cabbage 1 â &#x201E;4 cup grated carrots Whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix well. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Anderson Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pelican Reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slaw â&#x20AC;˘ Precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mac & Cheese I should know soon if the restaurants can share.

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Dreamsicle cake: Some readers are confused as to the Kool-Aid called for in the recipe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1/4 teaspoon and yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;'s dry. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Schuetzenfest

The Catholic Kolping Society sponsors a German Schuetzenfest from 6 p.m.midnight Friday, July 17; 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 18, and from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at The Kolping Center, 10235 Mill Road. There will be booths, rides, games, food and entertainment for all ages. For information, call 8517951.

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The Barber Pole, located at 6025 Cheviot Road in White Oak is one place for a close shave. Correct answers came from M a r y Bowling, Jake Stevens, A l l i e S t e v e n s , G a i l H a l l g a t h , Debbie Fa l e s , N a n c y B r u n e r, P a t M e r f e r t , J o a n e D o n n e l l y, J a k e a n d J a m i e S p e a r s , Michael Adkins, Marjorie Armstrong, J o y c e W i l s o n , Tr o y H e r m e s , C a r o l Coogan, Lou Ann and V e r n o n P f e i f f e r, Brittany and Mackenzie Mattia, JENNIE KEY/STAFF Shirlene and Dan Fiasco, and David and Last week’s clue. Yvonne Schmeusser. Thanks for playing. See this week's clue on A1.

Pleasant Run Presbyerian Church is sponsoring a community yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 1, and is looking for people interested in renting a space to sell items. The Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church Annual Community Yard Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 11565 Pippin Road. For information on renting a space please call 821-7567 or 825-4544. Leave a message with regards to the yard sale, your name and phone number and your call will be returned.

Luau Fun

The Colerain Senior and Community Center plans a luau at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, at the

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Wine tasting

Piazza Discepoli Wine Merchants presents a wine tasting from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Piazza Discepoli, 5872 Cheviot Road. Join the group each Friday night for a fun-filled and relaxing evening of wine and light hors d’hoeuvres. Cost is $10 per person Call 923-1300 for information.

McAuley sampler

Incoming eighth-grade girls are invited to McAuley's Summer Sampler from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. The day's agenda includes a scavenger hunt, cheers, panel discussion and handson activities in foreign language, science, theology and technology. Lunch is provided. Parents are welcome to stay for coffee, pastries and conversation with members of McAuley's administration.

The Summer Sampler is free, but registration is required at www.mcauleyhs.net/summersampler2009. For more information, call Kathy Dietrich at 681-1800, ext. 2272.

High schools get funds

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati recently distributed nearly $1 million to 16 Catholic high schools in the region, and six west-side high schools are among those who received funding. The schools were all participants in the Archdiocese’s High School Equalization Fund, and each was sent a check for $59,375 – a total of $950,000. “We are happy that circumstances have allowed us to make this gesture of solidarity for our schools,” said the Most Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk, archbishop of Cincinnati. Starting in the 1978-1979 school year, parishes of the Archdiocese financially supported Catholic secondary education by each paying into the fund $100 for every parishioner attending a Catholic high school. The money was collected by the Archdiocese and distributed to the high schools. The fund was phased out over

three years, concluding with the 2008-2009 school year. This year’s $950,000 payment represents a final distribution that terminates the fund. Elder, La Salle, McAuley, Mother of Mercy, Roger Bacon and Seton high schools each received $59,375.

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DEATHS Florence Gligor Bollhauer, 74, Green Township, died July 4. She was a member of St. Bernard Parish, Rosary Altar Society and Miamitown Seniors, and a for-

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Emilia Ferrari

Emilia Del Serto Ferrari, 75, died July 1. Survived by husband Vincenzo Ferrari; children Francesco, Francesca, Fausto, Gina, Raffaela; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Emily Ferrari. Services were July 6 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

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Verna Kampf Brune, 80, died June 30. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Survived by children Mark Brune, Joyce Duecker, Joan Kuritar; grandchildren Spencer, Sydney, Mark, Thomas. Preceded in death husband Kenneth Brune. Services were July 3 at the Church of the Assumption. Arrangements by Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 402, Cincinnati, OH 45241-2020.

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Bridget, Nicole, Ryan, Logan; siblings Ted Gligor, Ann Ehrman. Services were July 8 at St. Bernard Church. Arrangements by NeidhardBollhauer Minges Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the church in the form of Masses or prayers.

Regina Baxley Fedler, Colerain Township, died June 26. Survived by husband Hubert Fedler; daughters Amber, Courtney Fedler; grandchildren Cierra, Damian and Bryleigh. Preceded in death by daughter Natasha Fedler, Services were June 30 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home.

Virginia J. Horstmeier, 89, Green Township, died July 4. She was a homemaker. Survived by sons Bruce, Barry Horstmeier; grandchildren Scott Horstmeier, Amy Mercurio, Lori Licata; great-grandchildren Jake, Ethan, Breanna, Aidan, Sammi, Noah. Arrangements by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

JoAnn Johnston

JoAnn Fulmer Johnston, 80, Colerain Township, died July 2. Survived by son John Johnston III; granddaughters Katherine, Caroline Johnston; nieces and nephews Lori, Andy, Ali, Michael Gehr. Preceded in death by husband John Johnston II, sister Lois Hilpolsteiner. Services were July 7 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati, Attn: Development Department, 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.

Mary Murphy

Mary Dehpore Murphy, 90, Mount Healthy, died July 5. Survived by children Linda, Lawrence, James, John Murphy; grandchildren Andy, Greg, Jeff, Tere-

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 for pricing details. sa, Brian, Sean, Tom, Jason, Erin, Maura; great-grandchild Keller. Preceded in death by husband Robert Murphy, son Thomas Murphy. Services were July 10, service at Neidhard-Gillen Funeral Home. Memorials to Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati or St. Rita School for the Deaf.

Elva Terry

Elva B. Terry, 91, died June 24. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survived by daughter Dana Siler; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Eustace Terry, children Charlene Himelright, Roselyn Drusell, Dennis Terry. Services were July 1 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to the Mount Healthy branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County.

Gene Walker

Byron Eugene “Gene” Walker, Colerain Township, died June 27. He was a member of the Romeos. Survived by daughter Rhonda Theders; grandchildren Tasha, Travis; great-granddaughter Hannah; siblings Faye Foster, Gwen Morgan, Ira Walker. Preceded in death by wife Minnie Walker. Services were July 1 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Heart Association.

REAL ESTATE Colerain Township

11462 Pippin Road: Federal National Mortgage Association to Squadere, Larry; $75,000. 11614 Kettering Drive: Morris, Greg C. to Pucci, Jacob A. and Angela M. Hessling; $124,200. 11646 Greenridge Drive: Cooper, David Johns to J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Tr.; $60,000. 12039 Pippin Road: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Clontz, Robert III and Bevely A.; $113,000. 2545 Haverknoll Drive: George, Brandon S. to Crawford, Carol J.; $94,000. 2578 Washington Ave.: Fedler, Regina to Homesales Inc.; $46,000. 2582 Washington Ave.: Fedler, Regina to Homesales Inc.; $46,000. 2590 Washington Ave.: Fedler, Regina to Homesales Inc.; $46,000. 2683 Struble Road: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company NA to Janszen, Cynthia M.; $59,000. 2692 Niagara St.: U.S. Bank NA Tr. to Langworthy, John G.; $24,900. 2735 Wilson Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Greenstone Developers LLC; $47,500. 2911 Michael’s Run Drive: Metcalf, Peggy Tr. to Odle, Michelle A.; $120,000. 3252 Paprika Court: Klee, Kermit O. and Peggy A. to American General Finance Inc.; $85,000. 3712 Susanna Drive: Babst, Gayle A. to Clemow, Barton S.; $123,000. 4082 Resolute Circle: Embry, Christel D. to Yandle, Jessica L. and Kathleen B. Shay; $116,125. 6616 Springdale Road: Wachovia Bank of Delaware NA to Morris, Joshua A.; $75,000. 6984 Thompson Road: Suder, Joseph A. and Tracy L. to Suder, David P. and Sharon L.; $92,700.

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Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

8:15 & 11am Traditional 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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513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org Northminister Presbyterian Church

“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

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HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com

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

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

513-825-3040

Traditional Service: 8:30 & 11:00am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 9:30am

The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming 225 Wyoming Avenue • Wyoming 513-821-8735 www.pcwyoming.org Traditional Worship 8am & 11am Contemporary Worship 9am. At the pool for the month of July!

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am

www.stpaulucccolerain.org

St Paul - North College Hill

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Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

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Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

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(Disciples of Christ)

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Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS

Faith Lutheran Church

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Mt. Healthy Christian Church

UNITED METHODIST

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Four year old Navaeh Boenitsch watches the game.

Adam is excited to have his brother at the game.

Home(coming) field

Bob Pratt with his grandson Tyler Baecker.

Brent Porotsky, Dylan Bigner and Tyler Baecker get ready for the start of the game.

Adam Lucas was not only a player in St. James Fourth Grade team recently, he was a spectator. He watched as his brother Scott threw out the first pitch. Scott had just returned from Afghanistan where he was stationed for seven months with the Marines. A short ceremony welcomed Scott and celebrated his safe return.

BECKY BUTTS/CONTRIBUTOR

St. James 4th grade baseball team welcomes home Scott Lucas.

Scott Lucas throws out the first pitch for the game between St. James and Visitation.

Alex Buelterman pitches for St. James.

Marine Scott Lucas enjoys the game with his family.

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THE RECORD

Cincinnati District 5 Arrests/citations

Camilla Horton, born 1987, disorder ly conduct, 4900 Hawaiian Terrace, July 2. Donte Jarmon, born 1988, armed aggravated robbery, 5300 Eastknoll Court, July 2. Keith Stowers, born 1987, criminal trespass, 4900 Hawaiian Terrace, July 2. Skylor Franklin, born 1986, criminal trespass, 4900 Hawaiian Terrace July 2.

Reports/Incidents Burglary

2700 Hillvista Lane, June 26. 5300 Bahama Terrace, June 29.

Theft

4900 Hawaiian Terrace, June 26. 5000 Hawaiian Terrace, June 29. 5000 Hawaiian Terrace, June 29. 5500 Colerain Ave., July 2.

Vehicle Theft

5300 Bahama Terrace, June 29.

Colerain Township Arrests/citations

Josh Almon, 23, 3273 Garden Meadows Drive, possession of drug instruments at 9449 Burgess Drive, June 12. Jesse Baxley, 52, 2474 Roosevelt Ave.., drug abuse at 7581 Colerain Ave.., June 8. Mark Bramble, 23, 10050 Hamilton Ave.., assault at 10050 Hamilton Ave.., June 15. Andrew Breitenbach, 20, 10728 Thornview Dr., open container at 11440 Hamilton Ave.., June 18. Karen Brummet, 29, 2869 W. Northbend Road, theft at 9690 Colerain Ave.., June 24. Douglas Carle, 50, 2668 Breezyway, disorderly conduct at 2668 Breezyway, June 7. Cecil Carter, 28, 9103 Pippin Road, operating motor vehicle intoxicated at W. Galbraith Road, May 21. Heather Christenson, 18, 3967 Redskin Drive, domestic violence at 3467 Redskin Drive, June 23. Honey Coloemker-Maiden, 35, 3205 Lapland Drive, theft at 3205 Lapland Drive, June 15. Robert Donaldson, 38, 2706 Breezy Way, disorderly conduct at 2706 Breezy Way, June 7. Casey Donnelly, 21, 2868 Banning Road, theft at 7100 Colerain Ave.., June 13. Mark Ernst, 36, 2869 W. Northbend Road, theft at 9690 Colerain Ave.., June 24. Jessica Finke, 22, 3412 Niagara Street, open container at Colerain Ave.nue and Redskin, June 21. Zachariah Foster, 19, 3252 Warfield Ave.., criminal damaging at 7534 Boleyn Drive, May 29. Narham Galula, 19, 2619 CincinnatiBrookville Road, drug possession at 2689 Niagara Street, June 21. Tonya Gaunt, 31, 3593 Short Hill Ave.., theft at 8451 Colerain Ave.., June 6. Ryan Gossett, 22, 1855 Center Ridge Ave.., theft, falsification at 8451

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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: • Colerain Township: Chief Daniel P. Meloy, 245-6600. • Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline 574-5323. • Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500. • Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 729-1300. Colerain Ave.., May 20. Kenshay Grimes, 18, 9528 Haddington Court, theft at 675 Stonecreek , June 1. Richard Hadden, 46, 1000 Sycamore, criminal trespassing at 4501 Colerain Ave.., June 21. Nicholas Harris, 32, 1046 Groesbeck, drug possession at 9820 Colerain Ave.., June 10. Taren Kelon, 24, 3064 Sidney Ave.., theft at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., June 16. Douglas Kohr, 46, 2359 Roosevelt Ave.., domestic violence at 2359 Roosevelt Ave.., May 23. Dale Lunkenheimer, 43, 217 W. 12Th Street, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 5671 Springdale Road, June 13. Lorraine McAfee, 45, 5852 Renee Court, criminal trespassing at 6401 Colerain Ave.., June 17. Daniel Meiners, 50, 26394 Farm Land Dr., operating motor vehicle intoxicated at Blue Rock Road and Ronald Reagan Highway, May 22. Jermias Morales-Coromado, 20, 9990 Arborwood , offenses involving underage persons at 9990 Arborwood , May 27. Christopher Morris, 24, 11613 Pippin Road, possession of drugs at Colerain Ave. and Struble Road, June 6. Timothy Owens, 18, 8446 Wuest Road, possession of drugs at 5806 Sheits Road, June 5. Vikkie Phillips-Alexander, 51, 4212 Kirby Ave.., theft at 8451 Colerain Ave.., June 15. Cazanova Pickett, 21, 5142 Colerain , drug abuse at 2491 Roosevelt Drive, June 7. Derek Price, 20, 17 Van Buran, open container at 11440 Hamilton Ave.., June 18. Dawn Pruett, 35, 595 Brookfield Drive, theft at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., June 20.

Gary Rezenbrink, 18, 12017 Hazelhurst, breaking and entering, vandalism at 2627 Jodylynn, May 24. Dave Rush, 39, 2759 Harrison Ave.., theft at 9690 Colerain Ave.., June 21. Jeremy Schinur, 18, 5898 Cottontail Lane, theft at 3268 Pebblebrook Lane, June 14. Luther Watson, 56, 2203 Lincoln Ave.., theft, criminal damaging at 8451 US 27, June 5. Todd Watson, 40, 2649 Chesterhill Drive, assault at Merritview Lane and Pippin Lane, May 25. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 9690 Colerain Ave.., June 11. Juvenile male, 14, domestic violence at 2750 Geraldine Drive, June 14. Juvenile male, 16, assault at 8801 Cheviot Road, June 9. Juvenile female, 13, theft at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., June 24. Juvenile female, 13, theft, obstructing official business at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., June 24. Juvenile female, 12, theft at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., June 24. Juvenile female, 15, theft at 9690 Colerain Ave.., June 11. Juvenile female, 15, receiving stolen property, curfew violation at 3268 Pebblebrook Lane, June 13. Juvenile female, 14, theft at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd., June 20. Juvenile male, 17, theft, curfew violation at 3268 Pebblebrook Lane, June 13.

Juvenile male, 17, complicity, receiving stolen property, curfew at 3268 Pebblebrook Lane, June 13. Juvenile male, 17, theft at 9681 Colerain Ave.., May 31. Juvenile male, 17, theft at 9681 Colerain Ave.., May 31. Juvenile male, 15, assault at Warfield and Sandy, May 19. Juvenile male, 15, assault at Warfield and Sandy, May 19. Juvenile male, 16, disorderly conduct at Warfield and Sandy, May 19. Juvenile male, 16, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia at 8801 Cheviot Road, May 18. Juvenile male, 15, criminal mischief at 9881 Marino Drive, June 9. Juvenile male, 14, criminal mischief at 9881 Marino Drive, June 9. Juvenile male, 17, breaking and entering, vandalism at 2627 Jodylynn, May 24. Juvenile male, 18, breaking and entering, vandalism at 2627 Jodylynn, May 24. Juvenile male, 16, curfew violation at 4749 Springdale Road, June 3.

Reports/Incidents Aggravated arson

Reported at 9132 Orangewood Drive, June 12.

Assault

Victim struck at 5301 Hanley Road, June 15. Victim struck at 2510 W. Galbraith Road, June 18.

Breaking and entering

Church entered and video camera valued at $450 removed at 8871 Colerain Ave.., June 21. Attempt made at 5906 Springdale Road, June 16. Business entered at 5744 Springdale Road, June 14.

Burglary

Residence entered and purse, contents, checks of unknown value removed at 3370 Dolomar Drive, June 17. Residence entered and laptop, GPS unit, purse, cell phone of unknown value removed at 8263 Springleaf Lake Drive, June 19. Residence entered and DVDs of unknown value removed at 2575 Gazelle Court, June 24.

Criminal damaging

Side of camper damaged at 9660 Colerain Ave.., June 21. Truck tire damaged at 9057 Crossridge , June 24. Victim reported at 4113 Mandrake Court, June 16.

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Vehicle tire damaged at 3038 Wheatfield Drive, June 17.

Passing bad checks

Reported at 3050 Sheldon Ave., June 15.

Rape

Cultivation of marijuana

Check valued at $302.82 returned at 8680 Colerain Ave.., June 22.

Felonious assault

Female victim reported at Springdale Road, June 25.

Victim struck at 3316 W. Galbraith Road, June 19.

Menacing

Victim threatened at 28451 Colerain Ave.., June 15. Victim threatened at 10101 Arborwood Dr., June 22.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PS ORANGE CO, INC. HAS AN OPERATOR’S LEIN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY STORED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS. MORE PARTICU LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Kristal Andrews B029, 414 Grandin Ave, Apt. C Cincinnati, OH 45246 Boxes, bags and furniture; Robin Brissie N432, 3522 Sweetwood Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45251, Furniture and Bedding; Denise Cantrell M380, 6414 Catalpa Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239, Boxes, furniture and washer; Stacey Gaines L484, 9824 Loralinda Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45241, Boxes, totes, and furniture;Kenya Greer N431, 2113 Hillrose Ct Cincinnati, OH 45240, Boxes, furniture and bedding; Tiria Hudson G196, 1452B Fagun Run Rd., New Richmond, OH 45157, Totes and furniture; Shamara Jacks D096 1145 Arlington Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 Furniture and bedding Velma Jones D112, 1500 Groesbeck Rd , Apt. 611, Cincinnati, OH 45224, Bags and furniture; Theresa Miramont G209, PO Box 33073, Cincinnati, OH 45233, Furniture, electronics, and tools; Jeanne Mulland A010 2062 C Alpine Village Hoover, AL 35216 Boxes, totes, and furniture; Theresa Mundy L488, 6545 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, Boxes, furniture, and electronics ; Rick Parrish E137, 201 Patterson St., Cincinnati, OH 45215, Furniture, bedding, and electronics; Pamela Price N428, 5691 Colerain Ave Fl 1, Cincinnati, OH 45239, Boxes and bedding; James Vanover F172, 11758 Olympia Way #206 Cincinnati, OH 45240 Boxes and furniture; David Webb D119, 32 Modern Way, Chattsworth, GA 30705, Boxes and furniture; Rodney White M388, PO Box 6190, Cincinnati, OH 45206, Boxes, rims and an air compressor; Jerry Williams K334, 2888 Fischer PL, Cincinnati, OH 45211, Boxes, furniture, and electronics Cassandra Winter-meyer B025, 3437 Hollyglen Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45251, Furniture, bedding, and electronics; Heather Williams/ Lane L340 10731 Gloris Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Boxes. OPERATOR INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AT PUBLIC SALE AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF SALE: 7/30/09 TIME OF SALE: 9:45am LOCATION OF SALE:PUBLIC STORAGE #24403, 9660 Colerain Ave, 1001483503

Theft

Game, medication of unknwon value removed at 9796 Colerain Ave.., June 24. Services rendered and not paid for at 121432 Seaford Drive, June 18.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on Wed., July 29, 2009 at 7 PM at the Colerain Township Government Complex, 4200 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH for the following cases. Case No. BZA20090 0 1 7 , 10388 Scull Rd., Cincinnati, OH. Applicant Karen Schmidt. Request: Variance for temporary parking of a vehicle- Article/ Section 13.7. Case No. BZA2009-0018, 10391 E. Miami River Rd., Cincinnati, OH. Applicant - Mary B. Roberts. Request: Variance for parking of a recreational vehicle - Article/Section 13.6. Case No. BZA2009-0019, 11770 Pippin Rd., Pleasant Run Middle School, Cincinnati, OH. Applicant Northwest Mighty Knights. Request: Conditional use for a mobile unit to be used for concessions /storage/officeArticle/ Section 4.4. Case No. BZA20090020, 2675 Civic Center Dr., Hamilton County Mathematics & Science Academy, Cincinnati, OH. Applicant Hamilton County Mathematics & Science Academy. Request: Conditional use for 2 industrialized classroom units - Article/Section 4.4. Case No. BZA20090 0 2 1 , 11565 Pippin Rd., Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH. Applicant - Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church Farmers’ Market. Request: Conditional use for a farmers’ market - Article/ Section 4.4. The applications may be examined Mon.-Fri. between 8 AM and 4:30 PM at the Colerain Township Government Complex, Planning & Zoning Dept., 4200 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251. 1001483560

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POLICE REPORTS From B9 Vehicle entered and sunglasses, CDs of unknown value removed at 8735 Indianwoods Drive, June 15. Vehicle entered and iPod, currency valued at $105 removed at 8727 Wuest Road, June 22. Vehicle entered and GPS, currency, speaker equipment valued at $1,520 removed at 3325 Colleen Drive, June 21. Cell phone valued at $50 removed at 7980 Colerain , June 18. Lug nuts of unknown value removed from vehicle at 2825 Woodhill Drive, June 19. Portable DVD player, camcorder, GPS, shirt valued at $850 removed at 3402 Rocker Drive, June 21. TV, PlayStation, DVD player, GPS valued at $750 removed at 2425 Walden Glen Circle, June 21. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 6562 Cheviot Road, June 24. Wallet, contents, chips and currency valued at $355 removed at 8544 Wuest Road, June 25. Wallet and contents of unknown

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value removed at 8223 Colerain Ave.., June 24. DVD player valued at $200 removed from vehicle at 4006 Apple Tree Court, June 24. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 10181 Colerain Ave.., June 25. Refrigerator valued at $80 removed at , June 25. Prescription of unknown value at 9912 Dunraven Drive, June 24. Phone of unknown value removed at 8451 Colerain Ave.., June 17. Prescription of unknown value at 5895 Dunlap Drive, June 17. iPod, iPod shuffle, cell phone valued at $250 removed at 8430 Cheviot Road, June 15. GPS, razor valued at $200 removed from vehicle at 9101 Coogan Drive, June 15. Mail removed from mailbox at 9460 Haddington Court, June 15. Groceries of unknown value removed at 8340 Colerain Ave.., June 15. Vehicle entered and wallet, cell of unknown value removed at 3703 Donata Drive, June 15. Tee shirts valued at $50 removed at 9191 Cobble Chase, June 19.

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From B6 7668 Forfeit Run Road: Steding, Christopher A. and Heather L. to Neumann, Rachel; $117,000. 9551 Trafalgar Court: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Small, Thomas H. and Kristina A.; $37,500. 9610 Crosley Farm Drive: Coleman, Charlotte L. to Johnson, Christopher; $109,900. 9653 Crosley Farm Drive: Lutterbie, Albert II 4 to Stahl, Ila; $73,000. 9669 Manhattan Drive: Schlotterbeck, Scott Tr. to Fehring, Mark E. and Michele R.; $29,000. 9855 Wiscasset Way: Bayne, Mark E. to Scott, Allison M.; $73,700.

Green Township

5553 Julmar Drive: Hegman, Stephen L. Tr. to Hegman, Mark; $145,000. 5569 Twin Lakes Court: Ameritek Custom Homes Inc. to Bourke, Elizabeth; $109,900. 5966 Snyder Road: Eldridge, Kimberly D. and Roger L. to Gerken, Alan D. and Theresa Madden; $128,000. 5998 Gaines Road: Grossheim, Jane M. and Elmer R. to Bernhardt, Jeffrey A. and Debbi A.; $287,500. 6171 Sharlene Drive: Schrand, Douglas J. and Kathleen J. to Robinson, Betty; $197,000. 6585 Pownerfarm Drive: Schleicher, John R. Tr. to McAndrew, Scott and Jessica; $330,000. 6727 Verde Ridge Drive: McAndrew, Scott E. and Jessica P. to Schleicher, John Tr.; $187,000. 6987 Aspen Point Court: Ameritek Custom Homes Inc. to Edwards, Ronald L. and Marlene Y.; $212,855. 7142 Tressel Wood Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC to Massa, Dan and Laura; $240,690.

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J. Tr. to Holt, Darlene M. & Jack E. Jr.; $164,900. 6427 Bridgetown Road: Boller, Gayle to Erhardt, Deanna G.; $141,000. 7086 Bridgetown Road: McGowan, Carol J. & William J. to Overman, Judith M.; $132,500. 7923 Bridge Point Drive: Fischer Attached Homes II LLC to Leonard Kevin D.; $175,900. 7923 Bridge Point Drive: Fischer Attached Homes II LLC to Leonard, Kevin D.; $175,900. 2813 Orchardpark Drive: Hardesty, Charles K. and Nicole L. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $140,000. 3276 Anniston Drive: Alexander, Ronald M. and Jane H. to Bush, David P. and Colleen A.; $222,500. 3282 Kleeman Road: Broering, Mark J. Sr. and Rosemary C. to Broering, Emily T.; $185,000. 3618 Lakewood Drive: Evans, Ryan M. to Bonert, Sara E.; $108,900. 3750 Neiheisel Ave.: Becker, Ruth M. to Schlimm, Joshua J. and Katina M.; $81,500. 4086 Clearpoint Drive: Stone, Nancie L. Tr. to Linneman, Peggy J.; $177,500. 4512 Clearwater Place: Levy, James S. and Patricia A. to Beltway Capital LLC; $110,000. 5149 Carriage Hill: Trautmann, Donald S. to Vanderpool, Ryan D.; $97,000. 5149 Sumter Ave.: Kondaur Capital Corporation to National Rels Equity Partners LLC; $18,000. 5238 Sidney Road: Bye, Matthew J. and Jeanne K. to Sharp, Jonathan and Elizabeth; $124,500. 5300 Edger Drive: Rickenbaugh, Robert R. and Keri L. to Lee, Gerald B. and Jennifer Q. Kwong; $132,000. 5442 Bluesky Drive: Ward, Raymond and Sylvia to Waller, Donna M.; $74,500. 5551 Clearview Ave.: Valk, Frank H. to Stith, Megan N. and Phillip B. Kipp; $98,000. 5612 Wynnburne Ave.: Kane, Steven M. and Shannon M. to McKenna, Kyle J. and Meghan N.; $331,000. 5637 Samver Road: Kordenbrock, Toby J. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $68,000. 5733 Walkerton Drive: Christman, Peter 3 to Jones, Tricia; $175,000. 5750 Haubner Road: Steding, Heather L. and Christopher A. to

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Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes.Neighborhood designations are approximate.

Feldmann, Karl D.; $145,000. 5861 Cheviot Road: Winship, Joy A. and Maureen R. Reese to Winship, Joy A.; $94,400. 5971 Calmhaven Drive: Chastang, Joseph S. and Kristine M. to National City Bank; $140,000. 5978 Childs Ave.: Fox, Jean E. to Lalosh, William L.; $123,000. 5980 Colerain Ave.: Aurora Loan Services LLC to SKTD Investments Ltd.; $25,500. 6117 West Fork Road: Friesz, Jeffrey E. to Friesz, Paul J.; $220,000. 6542 Chesapeake Run: Herro, John J. Tr. and Beverly L. Tr. to Behler, Paul A. and Marcia L.; $131,000. 6646 Hearne Road: Federal National Mortgage Association to Naseef, Tina and Martin D.; $50,000.

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2627 Kipling Ave.: Buchanan, Dianne M. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr.; $50,000. 5407 Ruddy Court: Gump, Janice to Pankey, Shirley A.; $125,000. 5466 Lyonia Court: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Baggett, Ceair J.; $95,000. 5844 Shadymist Lane: Aurora Loan Services LLC to Tristate Holdings Inc.; $42,900. 2613 Chesterfield Court: Chesterfield Central Properties Ltd. to Aurora Loan Services LLC; $74,000. 5400 Bluebird Lane: Cappel, Stephen J. Tr. and Katherine J. Tr. to Jones, Dionna T.; $135,000. 5410 Scarletoak Drive: Fifth Third Mortgage Company to Thompson, Tonya L.; $100,500. 5623 Foxglove Lane: Fuller, Farrah B. and Keith Jackson to Jackson, Matthew; $87,500.

Mount Healthy

1915 Adams Road: Laggenbauer, Maidee S. to Wurzelbacher, Lee; $39,000. 1944 Compton Road: Magruder, Verneice W. to Schaefer, Albert P. Jr.; $130,000.

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7438 Bridge Point Pass: Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC to James, Thomas P. and Martha E.; $305,000. 2184 Woodmere Court: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Ellis, Karim Tr.; $26,600. 2820 Jessup Road: Huy, James O. & Leigh M. to Equity One Inc.; $80,000. 3662 Summerdale Lane: Brengelman, George B to Kenkel, Nick; $105,000. 3782 Frondorf Ave.: Martini, Wilbur G. to JEH Frondorf Property LLC; $105,000. 3827 Sunburst Ridge Lane: Bob Meyer Service Inc. to Meyer, Dorothy E.; $85,000. 3866 Springoak Drive: Hummel, David R. to Demarsh, Mary; $172,000. 3893 Weirman Drive: Coast Property Solutions LLC to Medellin, Allison M.; $109,500. 3939 School Section Road: Buzek, Lillian V. to Potter, Wendy A.; $82,500. 4292 Boudinot Ave.: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA to Jacobs, David Scott; $37,500. 4317 Dalehurst Drive: Semm, Bryon & Julie M. to Green, Glenn N.; $113,000. 4355 North Bend Road: Bank of New York Tr. to Lewis-Jones, Dianna E.; $98,900. 4832 Kleeman Green Drive: Mitchell, Robert & Emma J. Smith to Big Move Properties LLC; $140,100. 5284 Leona Drive: Roedersheimer, Ryan K to Bosse, Gina; $106,000. 5380 Orchardvalley Drive: Citifinancial Inc. to Lawhorn, Allison; $102,100. 5648 Eula Ave.: Helphinstine, Tim L. to Ryles, Jessica M.; $65,000. 5725 Sprucewood Drive: Rizzo, William V. to Kueffner, Kevin T. & Kristen N Schmidt; $147,500. 5725 Sprucewood Drive: Rizzo, William V. to Kueffner, Kevin T. & Kristen N Schmidt; $147,500. 5725 Sprucewood Drive: Rizzo, William V. to Kueffner, Kevin T. & Kristen N Schmidt; $147,500. 6010 Squirrelwood Court: Sturdivant, Frederick D. Tr. & Teresa M. Tr. to Brown, Raymond & Rebecca; $550,000. 6051 West Fork Road: Ruthemeyer, James Tr. & James M. Corcoran Tr. to Metz Stephen A.; $150,000. 6070 Kardon Court: Hoffman, Martin

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