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David Allen said it doesn’t feel as though he’s been serving St. William parish for 50 years. Time truly does fly when you are doing what you love. Allen, who is the music director at St. William, celebrated his 50th anniversary at the parish on Thursday, Feb. 17. “It has never felt like work to me,” he said. “I love being a part of St. William; the parish community inspires me every day. “I really can’t believe it has been 50 years, it sure doesn’t feel like it,” he said. Two celebrations took place to mark the milestone. Students at St. William celebrated Dave Allen Day on Feb. 17. Students, many of whom wore ties to school in honor of their music teacher, gathered for an all school Mass and then moved the festivities to the gymnasium for an assembly. The St. William children’s choir sang, and faculty members and students presented Allen with a few gifts. Catie Blum, principal of St. William School, said students took part in several out-of-uniform days to raise money to give to Allen so he and his wife, Carol, who was a teacher at St. William, could take a vacation. “He so rarely takes a vacation,” Blum said. “He’s such a quiet, humble and giving man. He’s awesome.” The second celebration took place the following evening, Friday, Feb. 18. More than 550 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out celebration. The community event began with former parishioner and Broadway star Robert Dusold performing at a Mass. The St. William Choir and Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, which Allen also conducts, performed at the Mass as well. Following Mass, a reception took place at The Farm, where Dusold, the Tommy and Hub Band
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David Allen, music director at St. William, gives thumbs up to students after a crown was placed on his head during the celebration of Dave Allen Day at the school. Allen, who also chairs the music department at Elder High School and conducts the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, celebrated his 50th anniversary serving the St. William parish. Looking on are the Rev. Andrew Umberg, St. William pastor; and Kathy Ciarla, one of Allen’s daughters. and other professional and regional performers who have been taught by Allen paid him a musical tribute. The Rev. Andrew Umberg, pastor of St. William, said Allen’s charisma, hard work, talents and deep faith have positively affected every aspect of parish life at St. William. “He is a true blessing to our parish family,” Umberg said. “I am sure it is a rarity in these days, and in the history of the Church, to have a music director serve the same parish for 50 years. And when it turns out he is an allround great guy, it is a miracle.”
As a concert pianist major at University of Cincinnati’s College Conservative of Music, Allen began playing the organ for various Catholic churches as a way to earn money. In 1961, St. William pastor, Monsignor Robert Sherry, offered Allen the job as music director, four months before he graduated from college. The rest is history. Frank Trentman, a St. William parishioner who has been a member of the adult choir for more than 50 years, said as long as Allen keeps directing the choir, he will keep singing. “He is one in a million,” Trent-
man said. In addition to his work at St. William and with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra, Allen is also chairman of the music department at Elder High School and directs the Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series, a program he founded 41 years ago. At the school assembly Feb. 17, Allen thanked all his colleagues and the students, and said it’s a pleasure to work with so many people who are dedicated to serving the parish and its children. “This is a great celebration,” he said. “Thank you all so very much.”
Class educates real estate agents about Price Hill By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com
Price Hill Will is once again showing real estate agents everything the neighborhood has to offer. The organization is hosting its annual Price Hill Pro Realtor training class, teaching real estate agents more about the Price Hill market. “We teach agents the ins and outs of how to sell in a neighborhood that covers just about every style, size and price on the market,” said Matt Strauss, director of marketing and neighborhood promotion for Price Hill Will. “I guarantee that even the most seasoned agent will walk away from this class with more than one new fact about Price Hill.” Strauss, who created the training class in 2008, said the program gives agents the tools they need to sell houses in Price Hill. He said real estate agents who take part will also earn three free hours of continuing education credit $18.00
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from the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. He said the session will include presentations from experts on Price Hill, including Valda Moore from the Price Hill Historical Society, Jim Schenk from the Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village and Strauss Ann Andriacco from the Price Hill Arts Community Action Team. In addition to Strauss, Kristin Suess, of the Price Hill Financial Opportunity Center, will also facilitate the course. Strauss said agents who complete the class will join previous graduates as preferred real estate agents in Price Hill, gaining them access to increased client visibility in a market that has close to 350 listings. Those who complete the course will also be featured on the new www.PriceHillLiving.com $19.80
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website. Sheri Mapes, an agent with Coldwell Banker West Shell, said she took the class in 2008. “I came to the class not knowing what to expect, but very excited to learn about this area,” she said. “That class has helped me tremendously and I believe has set me apart from many Realtors who have not taken this class. I walked away with more knowledge about the rich culture and history Price Hill has to offer.” The class runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Corner BLOC Coffee, 3101 Price Ave., across from Holy Family Church. Free breakfast and coffee will be provided. Agents interested in attending should contact Strauss at matt@pricehillwill.org or at 251-3800, ext. 105. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/pricehill.
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