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Deer Park resident Emily Simon has been the crossing guard at the Plainfield and Huddleston Road intersection for the last five years and says changes are much needed to make the intersection safer for her and the students.

After several parents and community members addressed traffic safety concerns around Holmes Elementary, Sycamore Township has taken the steps to improve the crosswalk on Plainfield Road at the intersection of Huddleston Drive. Sycamore Township Trustee Cliff Bishop, township Administrator Rob Molloy and Tom Langenbrunner of the Hamilton County Engineer’s Office recently met at the crosswalk to decide on the upgrades. Reflective signs will be installed above the crosswalk between the lights in both directions, the flashing caution lights will be upgraded to LED lights and the painted lines will be upgraded to thermal plastic striping with white and flourescent green alternating stripes “We’re trying to change the landscape,” Bishop said. “These improvements should make a great difference in visbility of the existing crosswalk.” Sycamore Township will buy the thermal plastic striping, but all of the improvements will be done by Hamilton County.

“Anything they can do to this crosswalk can help.”

Emily Simon Crossing guard at Plainfield and Huddleston roads

A letter has been sent from Bishop to the residents in the area of the Plainfield and Huddleston Road intersection informing them of the upgrades. The crosswalk is used by several students coming from Holmes, which is part of the Deer Park City Schools, primarily a walking district. Emily Simon, a Deer Park resident who has been the crossing guard at the Plainfield and Huddleston intersection for over five year, said she sees about 20 to 25 students on average that need to cross Plainfield Road daily. She said the roads are continuously busy and said she has had a few close calls with careless drivers over the years. “Anything they can do to this crosswalk can help,” said Simon. Bishop said the upgrades would be installed soon but did not give a specific date.

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The bad news is that motorists in the Madeira area are in for months of headaches as the city begins its largest capital expenditure ever: the $3.7 million reconstruction of Kenwood Road. The good news – besides the fact that the road will be a dream when construction ends in fall 2010 – is that the project bids came in $800,000 under budget and will take six months fewer than previously estimated to complete. Because Madeira is sharing the cost of the reconstruction with the state of Ohio and Hamilton County, the city will realize $400,000 of those savings. “In today’s economic climate, the fact that the city of Madeira netted $400,000 in savings from the original cost estimate is huge,” Vice Mayor Kenneth Born said. “Four hundred thousand dollars is almost what we spend in one year on road improvements. This reduction will allow us to borrow less money for the project – again, saving the taxpayers money,” Born said. The original estimate of what it would cost to rebuild Kenwood

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Madeira Vice Mayor Kenneth Born says the Kenwood Road reconstruction project bids came in $800,000 under budget – and is to be completed six fewer months earlier than originally estimated. Here, Born stands at a detour sign at the intersection of Kenwood and Dawson roads that is related to the project. Road between Euclid Avenue and Kenwood Hills Drive was $4.5 million. John R. Jurgensen Construction Inc. of Sharonville agreed to do the work for $3.6 million. That’s $900,000 less than the estimate, but city officials decided to add new traffic signals along Kenwood Road at Euclid Avenue and Shawnee Run Road at a cost of $100,000. The project also includes resur-

facing all of Arnett Drive, Cherokee Drive, Fulsher Lane, Johnson Street and Nuevelle Lane. Madeira secured $1.85 million from Ohio and $125,000 from Hamilton County to help finance the project. Greater Cincinnati Water Works will pay for the resurfacing of Arnett, Cherokee, Fulsher and Johnson since it is necessary because of a Water Works waterline project.

City Manager Tom Moeller said that during the reconstruction, which began Oct. 5, no through traffic will be permitted from Euclid Road to Shawnee Run Road. Officials initially anticipated the work would take 18 months, but it will be done in a year. “Local traffic will be permitted to travel northbound only while the southbound lanes are being demolished and reconstructed,” Moeller said. “Local traffic includes only residents and guests within the construction area, deliveries to properties in the construction area and members and guests of the Kenwood Country Club.” Moeller said detours will be posted for all through traffic using Euclid Avenue, Miami Avenue and Shawnee Run Road. Alternate routes include using Euclid Avenue, Madison Road and Stewart Road, he said. “Motorists are advised that traffic in the Madeira business district on Miami will be heavy and delays are likely,” Moeller said. “The contractor will work up until early- to mid-December and then open the section of Kenwood Road from Shawnee Run Road to Euclid Avenue to two-way traffic until spring 2010.”

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the Madeira community – volunteer activist, neighborhood auctioneer, Madeira Planning Commission member, and recreational coach in soccer, baseball and basketball.” Horwitz said that, “All of those community things are from my past. I don’t think any reasonable person would think I am doing all of those things in the present.” As for the Ohio Elections Commission action, Horwitz said, “I’m disappointed that the complaint was dismissed, but I respect the commission’s position. “I would also say that it’s now up to the residents of Madeira to decide whether her letter resonated, was offensive or irrelevant.” Evans declined comment. Horwitz’ complaint against the mayor centered around an undated letter many residents received Oct. 7 from Evans urging them to vote Nov. 3 for Rick Brasington, Tim Dicke, Rick Staubach and Mike Steur. Brasington, Dicke and Staubach are on council; Steur is not. Evans, whose term ends this year and is not seeking re-election, did not identify herself as mayor and did not identify any of the can-

didates she supports as incumbents or challengers. “These four candidates have impressed me with their honesty, diligence and sacrifice to make Madeira a wonderful place to live,” Evans wrote. “Each brings a special talent to council that will be greatly needed in the coming four years. Now is not the time to experiment with untested leadership.” Horwitz said in the complaint he sent to the Ohio Elections Commission that, “The letter juxtaposes all four candidate names together to support the illusion that all four candidates are current council members. “The use of ‘each brings’ also implies they are already are on council.” Evans said before that she stood by her letter’s characterization of Steur. “Mr. Steur has held a position of leadership in that he has been the chair of the Recreation and Parks Board for many years,” Evans said. Brasington, Dicke, Horwitz, Staubach, Steur and two other non-incumbents – Mark Culp and Sara Jacobs – are vying for four Madeira City Council seats up for election in November. Whoever wins the fouryear terms will join incumbents Ken Born, John Dobbs and Dave Sams – whose terms end in 2011 – on city council in December.

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registration and $12 the day of the race. T-shirts will also be available for $10. “We try to keep the cost reasonable to allow more people to participate,” parks and recreation director Mike McKeown said. McKeown said any money raised goes toward park improvements in the township, but said the race is not technically a fundraiser like the annual golf outing. The event is co-sponsored by Chicken on the Run in Deer Park and Panera Bread. Participants can register online at www.sycamoretownship.org or pick up a form at administration building at 8540 Kenwood Road.

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Four Madeira Middle School seventh-graders will travel to Washington, D.C., as part of the People to People program later this month. Clockwise from left: Gus Wulsin, Zach Zeisler, Emily Heisser and Frances Barone. ments including the Smithsonian Institute. “I’m looking forward to the entire experience put together,” Zeisler said. The trip includes visits to Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the International Spy Museum and a roadtrip to Jamestown, Va. The entire trip is centered on morning and evening leadership meetings where the students will meet and discuss with the other students the day’s events and also learn how leaders were

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successful during different times in American history. “It’s a real growing and learning experience,” said Tess Wulsin, mom to Gus Wulsin. “It’s the beginning of him wanting to do more.” All four students were nominated by teachers based on scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential. Zeisler plays golf and is in the band, Barone plays volleyball and soccer, Wulsin plays soccer and is in both the band and the Boy Scouts and Heisser plays both volleyball and soccer and is a member of the choir. The People to People Leadership program was established by President Dwight Eisenhower during his presidency in 1956 to fulfill his vision to foster world citizenship.

Like many communities today, Madeira is facing the threat of an economic storm. Property tax revenues are projected to fall over the next year as our residents' tax bills are reduced to reﬂect our lower property values. While this is good news for us as individuals, this is bad news for our city because so much of our revenue comes from property taxes.

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As reported by City Council recently, our city's savings accounts (aka reserves) have taken a plunge from $1.7M to $1.2M as we approach lower revenue. Soon, the city will be faced with making many tough decisions about cutting expenses, depleting our savings, attracting new revenue from economic development...or raising taxes.

Many promises have been made in this and previous campaigns to not raise taxes. It sounds sweet to the ear and rolls off the lips. Remember "read my lips, no new taxes"? Well, we got new taxes anyway from Washington, and more recently in 2005, from Madeira City Council.

when you’re always on the go.” o you ever feel like the whole world is passing you by? Sometimes when we get older, we slowly start to lose interest in eating right and getting out of the house. As our circle of family and friends gets smaller every day, it’s easy to feel lonely and isolated. If you’ve ever felt this way, maybe it’s time to make a positive change in your life.

I believe it is foolish to campaign on a promise of no new taxes. Difﬁcult decisions are ahead and our leaders need to consider all available options to navigate these challenging ﬁnancial waters. The cold hard unpopular truth is that if we bring in less property tax revenue, then we have to attract new revenue - or cut expenses - or spend our savings.

Seniors wanting to make a change for the better often find what they’re looking for at Amber Park. They enjoy making new friends and socializing with people their own age, people they can relate to.

Clearly, our best option is to attract new revenue with job growth and economic development. This requires aggressive leaders, like me, with strong development experience.

Residents become energized with a whole new zest for life as they rediscover the things they’ve always loved to do like playing cards with friends or taking in a Cincinnati Reds baseball game.

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Businesses on alert for bad checks By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

A warning went out to business owners in Deer Park earlier this month after bad checks were written in the area. Deer Park Police Chief Mike Schlie said his department was alerted by neighboring Silverton Police Department who had seen several of the bad checks in their community’s businesses. Schlie said a check has been passed at a Deer Park business, but that it had

been of a s m a l l amount. According to Deer Park p o l i c e reports, a bad check Schlie was passed at Larry’s Lock, Safe and Security Center on Plainfield Road. The issue has since been resolved and the business received payment for the amount of the bounced check. The checks are coming from Union Christian Post Graduate Academy and the

Deer Park Business Association has been told to keep an eye out for checks being used at their businesses. The academy, a post graduate school formed to give students who have finished high school a chance to improve grades while playing football and earn college scholarships, has come under fire recently after the school’s founder, Phillip Wilson, was accused of not paying bills and lying to players, families and coaches at the school. Wilson had a rent check for the school building

bounce and also had several other unpaid bills. A teacher for the school has also been in trouble recently after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with a minor during her time as a special education teacher at Winton Woods High School. Schlie said the city of Deer Park has benefitted from getting the information out to local business owners early. Area businesses are told to contact Deer Park Police Chief Mike Schlie if they receive any of the checks.

Choo Choo’s negotiates two-year lease By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

Madeira City Council agreed Oct. 12 to renew a lease allowing Choo Choo’s Restaurant to continue operating at the city-owned Railroad Depot on Railroad Avenue.

MDR Enterprises, which operates Choo Choo’s, will pay the city $1,400 a month or 3 percent of that month’s gross sales, whichever is greater, the first year and $1,450 a month or 3 percent of that month’s gross sales, whichever is greater, the second year of the two-year lease.

City council tabled a different proposed two-year lease with MDR Enterprises Sept. 28, saying the base monthly rents of $1,325 the first year and $1,400 the second year were under market rates. Council ask City Manager Tom Moeller to renegotiate the lease.

Also Sept. 28, council tabled a proposed one-year renewal lease with the Madeira Woman’s Club to operate a retail shop at the Hosbrook House on Miami Avenue, saying it wanted information about donations to the community generated by the club’s sales.

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Recent Madeira High School graduate Sienna Gregory will sponsor a fundraiser for the Matt Simpson Art Scholarship. The fundraiser will kick off from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at National City Bank located on Miami Avenue in Madeira. The fundraiser will highlight Sienna’s award winning painting “Chaotic Order.” Limited edition prints of Chaotic Order will be available to purchase for $25. Gallery Veronique located in Montgomery will offer a 20 percent discount on framing. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be

donated to the Matt Simpson Fundraiser. Matt Simpson, also a Madeira alum, graduated in 2005 and later passed away unexpectedly in April 2007. In honor of Matt’s memory, the Matt Simpson Art Scholarship was established in 2007. Gregory’s senior independent art study class motivated her to establish this fundraiser. Sienna appreciates the talent and skills of her fellow classmates and felt that more opportunities should be made available to future potential artists. If you would like to support the fundraiser, please follow the directions below.

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Madeira City Schools assistant Superintendent Kenji Matsudo rollerblades down Miami Avenue. AMANDA HOPKINS/ STAFF

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Madeira High School cheerleaders take a pre-parade photos with grand marshal Terry Jacobs.

Madeira Homecoming 2009

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Madeira High School students Miranda Culley and Danny Succo, part of the 2009 Homecoming court, ride in the Madeira Homecoming parade Oct. 16.

The Class of 1959 celebrates 50 years during the Madeira Homecoming Parade.

Madeira City Schools kicked off its annual Homecoming celebration with a parade down Miami Avenue on a cold and rainy Friday night. The parade featured floats designed by students from each grade level at the high school, the 2009 Homecoming court, assistant superintendent Kenji Matsudo on rollerblades and members from the Class of 1959. The football game followed at 7:30 p.m., with the Madeira Mustangs defeating Deer Park 57-13. ALL PHOTOS AMANDA HOPKINS/STAFF

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The Madeira High School band leads the way during the Madeira Homecoming Parade.

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Spider-Man was on hand to throw out candy on one of the class floats during the Madeira Homecoming Parade.

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Residents braved the cold and rain, lining up along Miami Avenue to collect candy and wave to the participants in the arade.

Moeller students earn academic honors Eleven Moeller High School seniors and one junior recently earned academic accolades. Three seniors were recognized as National Merit Scholar semifinalists: Peter Bruns, son of James and Margaret Bruns of Loveland; Thomas DeVore, son of Michael and Nancy DeVore of Loveland, and Christian Cagle, son of Will and Renee Cagle of Mt. Healthy. Bruns is a Moeller house vice captain and a captain of the academic team. DeVore serves as a captain of the Moeller varsity soccer team and is a big brother for the Corryville Little Buddies program. Cagle is a Pillar House Captain, serves with MACH 1 and is an accomplished artist. Other Moeller academic honorees include: • John Abeln, son of Paul and Susan Abeln of Symmes Township, the Rensselaer Medal Award. • Samuel Beyer, son of Marty

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Moeller seniors who were recently named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists are, from left: Peter Bruns (Loveland), Thomas DeVore (Loveland) and Christian Cagle (Mount Healthy). and Cheryl Beyer of Liberty Township, the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award. • Kevin Carroll, son of Greg and Kimberly Carroll of Loveland, and Liam Taylor, son of Tom and Betsy Taylor of Loveland, Moeller’s Buckeye Boys State delegates.

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Moeller students who recently won academic accolades are, from left: first row, Troy Suter, Spencer Hidy and Carson Scheidler; second row, Peter Bruns, Nick Rein, Sam Beyer and Paul Krehbiehl; back row, Sebastian Marino, John Abeln, Liam Taylor and Kevin Carroll. Peter and Kimberly Marino of Maineville, the Xerox Award. • Nick Rein, son of Ronald and Linda Rein of Mason, the University of Notre Dame Award. • Troy Suter, son of Michael and Shirley Suter of Anderson

Township, the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. Moeller junior Carson Scheidler, son of Joe and Leigh Scheidler of Liberty Township, was Moeller’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar representative.

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Moeller 50th anniversary community planning meeting generates excitement

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David Rosekrans, shown in hat and sunglasses, discusses sailing with students at Indian Hill Middle School. Sailing is one of the units in the new Introduction to Outdoor Education class at the school.

Students get taste of the outdoors By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

A 17-foot sail boat recently docked at Indian Hill Middle School. Its owner, David Rosekrans, whose daughter attends the school, shared stories about sailing and why he loves it. A beekeeper previously visited the school. They have all been participants in a brand new “Introduction to Outdoor Education” class offered at the school. The class, which is offered as an elective for eighth-graders, was started by physical education instructor Steve Tranter. Tranter previously had taught an outdoor education class at the high school. He said the introductory course is a way to introduce a variety of outdoor activities to the children at a younger age. “It applies to our mission promoting active, healthy lifestyles,” said Tranter, 40, a resident of Camp Dennison. “We want to give (the students) ideas of activities they can do.” Topics the students have studied or will study include archery, sailing, rock climb-

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ing, bicycling and skiing. Eighth-grader John Ernst, 13, said he already had some familiarity with sailing and archery. However, he said the course taught him even more. “I didn’t know about all of the different kinds of bows and game you can hunt,” he said. “I like learning about (these) outdoor activities.” The class, which will be wrapping up its fall session, will continue in the spring.

Moeller High School recently held its 50th anniversary community planning meeting. “This event generated lots of great ideas and excitement for celebrating our upcoming milestone,” Principal Blane Collison said. “Moeller first opened its doors to 197 freshmen in the fall of 1960, and we will officially kick off our celebratory year July 24, 2010.” “Our 50th anniversary will be something special for all the members of the Moeller Family and surrounding community,” said Bruce Buckley, the school’s 50th anniversary chair. “We are planning several events in the attempt to connect with all the people who have helped make Moeller the unique place it is. We encourage the whole community to join us and help us make this celebration memorable.” Moeller has already scheduled its 50th anniversary kickoff celebration. On July 24, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will perform for the community. This family-oriented event will be free and open to the public. “We’ll encourage people to come and bring their blankets and lawn chairs and just enjoy this festival-like cele-

“Moeller first opened its doors to 197 freshmen in the fall of 1960, and we will officially kick off our celebratory year July 24, 2010.”

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bration,” said Debbie Geiger, Moeller’s new advancement director. “We plan to have all kinds of food booths, anniversary memorabilia, and other forms of entertainment. We may even have some surprises in store for the evening. It will be the perfect way to kick off this very special year.” Other events scheduled include a monthly speaker series for alums, a major 2010 Homecoming celebration (which may involve a parade, road rally to the football game, alumni band, antique car show, golf outing, tailgate extravaganza and more) and a closing dedication Mass at Good Shepherd in May 2011. In addition, commemorative publications and multimedia productions are in the works, along with permanent historical displays. The planning meeting attendees generated numer-

ous other possibilities: An alumni dance, a time capsule, a school beautification committee and alumni garden, and more. There was a particular emphasis on celebrating the “Men of Moeller” who paved the way and founded many of Moeller’s traditions, while also including the school’s newest members to the Moeller Family. “Moeller’s 50th anniver-

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• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy boys shut out St. Bernard High School 5-0, Oct. 15. CHCA’s Joe Heath made three saves, and Banks made two saves. Jack McIver scored two goals, and Peter Riewald, Evan Machan and Edgar Sandoval each scored one goal. CHCA advances to 7-6-3 with the win. • CHCA girls shut out St. Bernard 4-0, Oct. 15. Valske made three saves for CHCA. Anna Love scored two goals and Stephanie Harris and Ellena Vandenberg each scored one goal. CHCA advacnes to 1-12-2 with the win. • Indian Hill High School boys tied with Cincinnati Country Day 0-0, Oct. 17. CCD’s Ryan Galloway made five saves. Indian Hill’s Brandon Ward made five saves. Indian Hill is 2-11-2 with the tie; CCF is 8-6-1 with the tie. • Indian Hill girls beat Cincinnati Country Day 1-0, Oct. 17. Kaeli Flaska scored the goal. Indian Hills’ Katie Markesberry made four saves. Indian Hill advances to 8-4-4 with the win.

Soccer sectionals

• Madeira High School girls shut out Felicity High School 12-0, Oct. 19, in Division II Sectionals. Mary Hyde and Caitlyn McCullough were Madeira’s keepers. Kristin Richardson scored three goals, Casey Miniard scored two goals, Hannah Barone scored two goals and Kristin Wolcott, Nina Barone, Morgan Caesar, Ashlynne Huon and Mary Hyde each scored one goal. • Moeller High School boys shut out Mt. Healthy High School in Division I Sectionals, Oct. 20. Benjamin Peterson, Stephen Dean and Tim Valentine were Moeller’s keepers. Zach Flint scored three goals, Jeffrey Fuller scored two goals and John Abeln, Raymond Roberts, Conner White, Joey Veatch and Aaron Gatio each scored one goal. Moeller advances to 7-5-5 with the win. • Indian Hill High School boys shut out Goshen High School 4-0, Oct. 20, in Divison II Sectionals. Brandon Ward made one save for Indian Hill. Connor Powers, Jackson Kirk, Jack Myers and Michael Fiore scored the goals. Indian Hill advances to 3-11-2 with the win. • Indian Hill girls shut out Clermont Northeastern, Oct. 21, in Division II. Katie Markesbery made two saves for Indian Hill. Maddie Palmer, Susan Plunkett and Kaeli Flaska scored the goals. Indian Hill advances to 10-4-4 with the win. Indian Hill advances to play Mariemont and New Richmond Monday, Oct. 25. • Madeira girls shut out Blanchester High School 7-0, Oct. 21. Hyde and McCullough were the keepers. Richardson scored three goals and Landgrebe, Miniard, Caesar and Hyde each scored one goal Madeira advances to 14-2-2 with the win. Madeira advances to play Batavia, Monday, Oct. 25.

This week in volleyball

• Madeira High School beat Mariemont High School 25-17, 25-19, 25-18, Oct. 15. Madeira advances to 17-3 with the win. • Indian Hill High School beat Wyoming High School 29-27, 25-21, 25-22, Oct. 15. Indian Hill advances to 14-8 with the win. • Indian Hill beat Finneytown 25-15, 25-18, 25-10, Oct. 17, in the Division II Sectional Tournament. • Indian Hill beat Taylor High School 23-25, 23-25, 2521, 25-17, 15-8, Oct. 20, in Division II Sectionals.

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Moeller readies for GCL showdown

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The Moeller football team continues to roll, heading into an Oct. 31 showdown at Nippert against St. Xavier for the GCL championship. The 9-0 Crusaders head into the game fresh off a dominating 40-10 win over Lakewood St. Edwards on Oct. 24. St. Xavier defeated St. Ed’s 3-2 earlier in the season. “It will be one heck of a game,” Moeller head coach John Rodenberg said. “Two somewhat equal teams playing good defense, it will be a great challenge for us. A city championship will be on the line so we’ll throw the gloves off and slug at each other.” The Moeller offense has been rolling as of late. The Moeller offense hasn’t scored less than 35 points since a 21-19 win over Centerville on Sept. 11. Moeller defeated La Salle in its last GCL game 35-14. The Lancers were one of the first teams this season to slow the Moeller rushing game, which forced the Crusaders to throw the ball more. “They were loading it up against the run so it let us work on our past game,” Rodenberg said. “The more work we get at it, the better we’ll be. We certainly have a good quarterback for it.” The Lakewood St.

yards and five touchdowns on just 13 carries. Jacob Bauer had 106 rushing yards on 11 carries and had two touchdown runs. Sam Voss had 68 rushing yards and one touchdown to go with 43 passing yards and one touchdown pass. Indian Hill had 518 total yards. The Braves face undefeated Wyoming (9-0) on the road on Oct. 30 to decide the CHL title.

Mariemont 43, Deer Park 30

Indian Hill’s Jacob Bauer breaks off a big run against Finneytown. Edwards game was supposed to be a primer for the St. Xavier game. Rodenberg said Eds has a very powerful run game and a good defense but the Crusaders had little trouble in the 4010 win. St. Xavier comes into the game off a 30-21 loss to the state’s top-ranked team in Division I, St. Ignatius. The Bombers picked up 324 yards of offense but had troubles with turnovers,

giving up two fumbles and two interceptions. St. Xavier has a strong defense but the offense came up short against St. Ignatius.

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yards and threw for 137 yards. Eric Rolfes ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Madeira (5-4) finishes the season with Mariemont at home Oct. 30.

Madeira 20, Reading 14 Indian Hill 62, Mustangs quarterback Patrick McClanahan had a Finneytown 0 short touchdown run with less than three minutes to play to lead Madeira over Reading 20-14. McClanahan ran for 78

Indian Hill moved to 6-3 on the season with a 62-0 blowout over Finneytown. Sam Hendricks led Indian Hill with 171 rushing

The Wildcats host Reading (4-5) for Deer Park’s season finale at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Deer Park fell to 1-8 with its week-nine lose to Mariemont, 43-30, as the Wildcats extended its losing streak to three games. Against Mariemont, Deer Park senior Ben Flamm rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries despite the loss. Mariemont’s Chris Groppe rushed for one touchdown and 124 yards on 17 carries. Deer Park started the season at 0-5 before scoring a week-six win over Finneytown, 46-33, for its first and only victory of the 2009 campaign to date.

Moe golf makes it eight straight to state By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

The Moeller High School golf team has done it again. The Crusaders qualified for the state tournament for the eighth straight season, just one of several honors for the team in 2009. The Moeller golf team finished sixth in the state with a 327. Moeller’s Andrew Dorn finished second with a 75 and Michael Wolf had an 82. “Anytime you can win a GCL championship, a city championship, win a sectional tournament, finish second in the district, win a few regular season tournaments and go to state, it’s a good year,” head coach Rick Bohne said. “I’m extremely pleased with the season.” Bohne said the kids expect to be successful and want to build on the program’s tradition. He also said the seniors don’t want

be the class that breaks the streak, which was another motivator for the Crusaders. Even Dorn though it’s the eighth straight trip for Bohne, he said it’s as exciting as the first. “Each team is different and you realize what each kid gives to accomplish that goal,” he said. “It’s great to see what they do and the kids know they can do it because kids in the past have done it and they feed off of that.” The Crusaders were in a bit of hole at the district tournament until they played the last five holes at one over par. Moeller was on pace to finish with a score of 332, which would not have qualified for state. Instead, with the late rally, Moeller finished second

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Nick Tenhundfeld of Moeller was one of the key players for the Crusaders this season. with a score of 321. Bohne said the team is one of the closest he’s had, and that the team camaraderie played a role in Moeller’s success. “All 11 kids on the team really pull for one another,” he said. “We’ve had close teams before but this one is a really tight-knit group.

And it helps that we’ve got some good golfers.” Chief among those golfers is junior Andrew Dorn, the Crusaders’ top player. Junior Jackson Lee was a steady performer for Moeller and Bohne said junior Michael Wolf was a player that exceeded expectations this season. Junior

Michael Irwin played well for Moeller, along with senior Nick Tenhundfeld. “We’ve won every way,” Bohne said. “We’ve won when Andrew isn’t playing great, we’ve won when Andrew plays well and other guys just kept their head above water, and we’ve won when Andrew plays well but other guys lead the pack. We’ve just had good steady play from a lot of guys and it’s been successful.” Bohne said the juniors are already talking about next season and the 2009 team was an example of what Moeller athletics is all about. “It’s a group of kids that hung together, believed in themselves and have accomplished a lot,” he said. “They feed off of each other. They work hard and enjoy and trust each other and had a terrific year. I’m very proud of them.”

Mount Notre Dame golf finishes 9th in state By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

The Mount Notre Dame golf team finished ninth at the Division I State Tournament at the Ohio State University Gray Course in Columbus this past weekend. MND shot a 353 as a team, but the Cougars were unable to match Mason, which won a state title with a 316. Senior Kara Brinkmann of Middletown led MND with an 81; she finished 17th overall. “She just has tremendous focus and will power,” head coach Grayson FitzHugh said. “She gets

in a zone and keeps going. She has a tremendous temperament for golf; she doesn't get too high and doesn't get too low.” Brinkmann was a sectional champion and finished fourth at districts. She shot a 33 on the back nine to finish with a 70 at sectionals, where she tallied six birdies, including four in a row. “I've been playing golf a long time,” FitzHugh said, “and I've never had six birdies in a round.” Although MND hoped to register a top-five finish at state, it has nevertheless been an amazing season for the Cougars, which struggled to a 1-5 start this season

while playing without their No. 2 golfer, senior Molly Mullinger of Kenwood, who was out with a broken wrist. But once she returned, the Cougars started clicking. “We started playing a lot better, and their confidence really improved,” FitzHugh said. MND finished third in the conference but finished fourth overall at both sectionals and districts to advance to state. Contributing to MND's run to state were senior Katie Carstens of Batavia, who qualified for state as an individual as a junior; senior Andrea Burns of Blue Ash, who

shot four strokes lower at districts than at sectionals; and junior Chelsea Theobald of Anderson Township, who shot an 88 at districts to break 90 for the first time in an 18-hole tournament in her career. “She has one of the best swings on the team,” FitzHugh said of Theobald. It was the Cougars' first appearance at state as a team since 2003, when they won a state title. “It's a testament to how hard they had to work,” FitzHugh said. “I'm really proud of how well they've done. It's been a fun season.”

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Indian Hill tennis makes final four By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

The Indian Hill girls’ tennis team had one major goal heading into the 2009 season: Make the final four of the state team tournament. The Braves did just that with a win over Wyoming to advance to the final four in Columbus. “The girls were so excited,” head coach Lindsay Morris said. “Every year we talk about making it to state and they finally did it. It was the highlight of our season.” The Braves took down a tough Wyoming team to get there, after the Cowboys had upset CHCA. CHCA is the only team to defeat Indian Hill this year. “I think, in a way, it was good to have one loss,” Morris said. “It gave the girls a taste of it and they knew they didn’t like it so it made them work even harder so it wouldn’t happen again.” With the Braves returning seven of their 10 players next season, Morris said the experience at state should be beneficial for next year. “We are just thrilled to be a part of the state finals and it’s a great experience for the girls,” she said. “They will get to see a lot of good tennis and will see that all their hard work is paying off. Now, our program goal changes from getting to the final four to winning a state championship.” The state final four appearance is the program’s first since 1987. Morris said she hopes it will draw more interest to the program. “People are hearing our name more and reading about us and our successes more. The program is being taken more seriously,” Morris said. “Hopefully more people will want to be a part of our program.” Morris said the team gets stronger every year and that the players from past teams helped lay the groundwork for the 2009 team to get to the final four.

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Indian Hill’s Kelsey Matthews returns the ball to CHCA’s Holly Dahmus during their sectional final tennis match Oct. 10. Matthews qualified for the state singles tournament. “I think the key was believing we definitely could do it,” Morris said. “We saw we had a lot of depth early on this season and everything came together. Everything really clicked.” Indian Hill’s No. 1 singles player, Kelsey Matthews, also qualified to the state tournament as a singles player. She defeated players from Summit Country Day and Catholic Central in the district tournament to qualify for state. It’s her first appearance there. “She is a phenomenal athlete to begin with and she has really improved from last year,” Morris said. “She is playing with a lot more confidence this year. Kelsey Matthews finished fourth in the state singles tournament after defeating Cameron Dorsey from Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 and Ashley LaFountain from Oak Harbor 6-1, 6-1. She lost to the eventual state champion Alyssa Ritchie 6-2, 6-3.

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MND trio falls in 2nd round at state By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

A trio of MND tennis players scored wins in the first round at the 2009 Division I State Championships in Columbus before all three girls suffered second-round losses. The two-day state championships concluded Saturday, Oct. 24. Senior Andrea Wolf fell to Rocky River Magnificat senior Stephanie Hollis in the second round at state, 2-0 (7-6, 6-1). On the doubles’ court, MND senior Kelly Dennis and freshman Sandy Niehaus were eliminated in the second round by New Albany’s Meghan Buell and Maddie Kobelt, 2-0 (6-1, 62). Wolf went 1-1 at state including a first-round win over Niehaus and Dennis also went 1-1 at state including their first-round victory over a Sylvania Southview duo, 2-0 (6-1, 6-2). Wolf advanced to the state championships in

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Indian Hill High School girls coach Sue Savage was named Coach of the Year at the Cincinnati Hills League Championships, Oct. 17, after the Indian Hill girls placed first with a score of 36. Indian Hills’ Elizabeth Heinbach was named Runner of the Year after finishing first at 19:28.

2008 before suffering a first-round loss to Hollis, 20 (6-3, 6-4). Hollis had Wolf’s number again in 2009. Before state, Wolf won a sectional title and placed second at districts while advancing on both occasions. “She’s very experienced,” Dennis said. “She knows she’s prepared well. She just wants it. She wants to prove herself as one of the best tennis players in the state.” Dennis and Niehaus, meanwhile, both made firsttime appearances in the state tournament; they advanced after winning a sectional championship where they did not drop a single set - and placing third at districts. “For Kelly, she lost in districts last year and was disappointed she didn’t make it to state,” said Dennis, who is Kelly’s mother. “Now she has Andrea telling her, ‘Don’t just be happy with making it. Try to win it.’ “Kelly’s serve sets up her

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partner up well to poach at the net,” Dennis said. Wolf and Dennis have been invaluable for the Cougars during their careers at MND. First-Team All-GGCL Scarlet selections as sophomores, juniors and seniors, they led an MND squad that went 20-0 (7-0) this season en route to winning a second straight league title. Fourteen of the Cougars’ victories were 5-0, and at one point they reeled off eight straight. Wolf and Dennis, who split time at first singles’, went a combined 34-1 during the regular season. “They’ve been playing together since they were 7 or 8,” Dennis said. “They’ve really supported each other.” Wolf and Dennis - along with fellow seniors Ashley Towle, Natalie Torbeck and Jackie Becker - form arguably the finest top-tobottom senior tennis class that MND has produced.

“They have changed the MND tennis program,” Dennis said. “The character and sportsmanship that they carried to their schools through their sport were phenomenal.” Dennis looks forward to next season, as Niehaus, who will be a sophomore, and Brooke Dennis, who will be a junior, are the top returners. Niehaus went 9-0 in second singles’ this year, and Dennis didn’t lose a match in the regular season. “I expect Brooke and Sandy to be my leaders and keep the tradition alive,” Dennis said. “Both of these girls are on a track to play college tennis.” Of course, Dennis must also say goodbye to her daughter Kelly, who is still determining where she will play in college. “For me, coaching her has been an honor,” Dennis said. “It’s been a great experience and one of the top highlights of my life.”

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Boehner’s personal stimulus plan spares no expense

John Boehner, the Ohio congressman who has led Republican opposition to any Democratic spending bill designed to help Americans companies and workers survive the recession, seems to enjoy his own “stimulus plan” while helping to elect GOP politicians around the country. As reported last week, the House minority leader spares no expense when traveling, lodging at the nation’s most expensive hotels, dining at gourmet restaurants and golfing at resorts with $195 greens fees, underwritten largely through lobbyist-financed “leadership committees.” For this big spender to oppose legislation to stimulate the economy is hypocrisy that should embarrass even Boehner’s fellow GOP politicians. Don Bedwell Miami Hills Drive Madeira

Council candidate’s accusations groundless

The campaign article by Ron Tolliver is so emotional and full of innuendo that I feel a response is in order. The assertive actions that he speaks of were put in motion approximately 16 months ago, six months into a two-year term. They did not magically start three weeks before an election. These are not frantic efforts put before the eyes of the voters before an election; rather they are the actions of normal council duties put in place long before the projects appear on the scene. If he or his teammates had

attended any of the last 48 council meetings and 24 committee meetings, they would have witnessed many heated and lively discussions on recent events and or proposals that have a great impact on the present and future state of the city. His accusations of a “do nothing” council are mean spirited and completely without basis. Does he have some magic wand that will instantly change the demographics of this city? As stated in his article, “We look forward to working with the administration…” sounds eerily like an oligarchy – representing the city’s views to the citizens who are paying the tab whereas I and “my teammates” will continue to represent the average working citizen’s views to the city. Michael W. Rapp Council member City of Deer Park (Editor’s note: In keeping with the guidelines established in the Oct. 14 Suburban Life, the only election-related letters being published in this issue are those that respond directly to previous columns or letters. Mr. Rapp’s submission was edited to fit the letter word limit. To read his entire response, go to Cincinnati.com/Deerpark.)

MR/DD uses money wisely

It’s good that I rarely need to respond to wrong information about Hamilton County MR/DD printed in a newspaper. An entry at the end of an article printed recently in this newspaper, called “Voices from the Web” has such misleading information, it had to be addressed. This levy is up for vote Nov. 3. It is, indeed, 73 percent of our

CHATROOM Oct. 21 questions

Kutol will leave Madeira for Sharonville in 2010. What kind of business would you like to see take its place? Why? No responses. Should local governments consider consolidating services to lower costs? If so, which services? “Merger of services is a wonderful idea and concept long overdue for this area. “The majority of governmental entity services can always be merged. “However, there can only be so many managers, directors, supervisors, so who or whom ultimately makes that decision. “One might surmise that the only services that could not be ala elected officials would be those that may or are constitutionally mandated. “The naysayers are always present, but let us look to some other areas proximate us that have considered this are well in recent years ... Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. “Although it may be rather early to make much of any possible evaluative type study on this concept there, is was there any dramatic cost savings, political influence, and/or any major challenges that have not been successfully resolved? “For reasons I have yet to ever be shown as factual,

Next question Gordon Food Services wants to move into the old Drug Emporium site at the Shoppes of Kenwood. Is this a good use for that property? Why or why not? What is the scariest movie you’ve seen? The scariest movie villain? What made them so scary? Every week The Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to suburban@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. change is shocking to many people even when it may benefit some or many. “In purchases discounts are always there for a single purchase in larger volume. “Computerized programs could be designed for most governmental entity components and needs for procurement and usage which would greatly cut down the cost in this long term challenging ecnoomy. “No matter what is done on consolidation human lives will be affected because some jobs may ultimately have to be eliminated. “However, in the long overall sphere, it would benefit many, collectively. “Rather than approaching this concept from a predetermined negative viewpoint, why not consider all the possible benefits to it for us all?” There Is More In The Merger

funding. Funds pay for services to more than 8,000 adults and children with disabilities. Many have significant disabilities requiring specialized expertise that no other entity can provide. Levy funding provides match for federally-funded Medicaid waivers used by 2,500 people served by our agency. Without this federal money our local dollars bring, more financial responsibility would fall upon local taxpayers, requiring us to ask for a larger levy amount. We are rated No. 1 in the state for making the most of local dollars by matching them with Medicaid waiver dollars to pay for services. Our financial records are public and open to anyone, and staff members are available to answer questions. The county auditor and treasurer handle all accounting, and they are, in turn, audited by the state. Members of our community and children’s services teams are in homes, workplaces, schools, and community centers serving individuals at all hours. They do not have offices, but work in open spaces at other locations if needed. Most furniture is re-conditioned and well-worn! None is custom-made. Phone and laptops help staff outside traditional offices working closely with individuals and families to stay efficient. They are bought at a fraction of retail costs through suppliers. If lost or damaged, the staff person replaces them at his or her own cost. We do have two new vans to transport people served. One was bought with a grant using no taxpayer funds, and one was bought at a fraction of the retail cost through a supplier. They replaced years-old vehicles that were

beyond repair and unequipped for wheelchairs. Law requires that we transport children and adults who attend our schools and adult centers. We contract with Petermann to provide this transportation. Please contact our agency at any time at 794-3300 with questions or concerns about how we operate or spend funds. Cheryl Phipps Superintendent Hamilton County MR/DD

What closing 20 library branches would mean

As a result of a 28 percent decline in state revenue, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County faces a $16 million funding shortfall in 2010. Without a steady source of additional funding we face the unimaginable – closure of up to half of our 40 branch libraries. Libraries that remain open will face increased demand for services and severe cuts – reduced staffing, steep reductions in hours, reduced computer availability, and fewer new materials. Think about what closing 20 branches will mean to this community. There’s the building itself. Imagine it empty. Doors locked. Sold, perhaps even demolished. A neighborhood branch library is also the people who work there. It’s the children’s librarian who leads preschool story time. It’s the reference librarian who recommends good mystery writers and enthusiastically shares her love of good books with you. That same reference librarian helps you find the car repair manual, a magazine article for a homework assignment or a travel guide. It’s the smile on the face of

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Use mediation to settle dispute Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps parties negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement to their dispute. The mediator gives each party an opportunity to present his or her side of the dispute. The mediator facilitates the negotiation process but does not impose settlements, issue orders or make judgments. The Private Complaint Mediation Service is funded and administered by the Hamilton County Municipal Court. PCMS is in downtown Cincinnati at 230 E. Ninth St. near the county courthouse. A municipal court judge has the authority to refer a misdemeanor criminal case to PCMS for mediation. The focus of the case is resolution, not determining guilt or innocence. If the parties reach a settle-

ment, the criminal complaint is withdrawn. In most cases, the parties spell out the conditions of the settlement. If one of the parties fails to keep Judge Brad the terms of the Greenberg settlement, the party may Community other report that Press guest breach to PCMS. columnist Then a prosecutor reviews the alleged breach and may authorize a formal criminal complaint. So far this year, 84 percent of the criminal misdemeanor cases referred were successfully mediated. If the parties are unsuccessful at mediation, the case is referred back to municipal court for resumption of the criminal prosecution.

Mediation has several advantages over criminal prosecution. Both parties are given the opportunity to discuss the dispute and possible settlements. Hearings are scheduled at the convenience of the complainant. Settlement frequently involves a return of property or other restitution whereas a court can only impose such penalties after a conviction. In certain cases, I will suggest mediation to the parties, but I will refer the case to PCMS only if both parties agree to participate. In my experience, mediation works best for cases between neighbors, coworkers and former friends. People who will come into contact again in the future are more likely to resolve the matter if they can negotiate a satisfactory settlement. Judge Brad Greenberg presides in Hamilton County Municipal Court.

GOVERNMENT CALENDAR DEER PARK

Deer Park council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the municipal building, 7777 Blue Ash Road. Phone 794-8860. Web site: www.deerparkohio.org.

DEER PARK SCHOOLS

Deer Park Community City Schools district office, 8688 Donna Lane, Deer Park. Phone: 891-0222. Web site: www.deerparkcityschools.org. Deer Park board of education meets at 7

p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Howard Elementary School, 4131 Matson Ave.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP

Sycamore Township board of trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at township offices, 8540 Kenwood Road. Phone 791-8447. Web site: www.sycamoretownship.org.

INDIAN HILL SCHOOLS

Education: 6855 Drake Road. Phone: 2724500. Web site: www.ih.k12.oh.us. Indian Hill school board meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Indian Hill High School, 6845 Drake Road.

MADEIRA

Madeira city council meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the municipal building, 7141 Miami Ave. Phone 561-7228. Web site: www.madeiracity.com.

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Loveland Board of Education President Kathryn Lorenz congratulates Denny Humbel for winning, along with his company, Turner Construction Co., the school district’s first “Tiger Tribute.”

Construction company keeps commitment to school district The Loveland Board of Education presented Denny Humbel and the Turner Construction Co. with its first “Tiger Tribute.” The new award is designed to recognize those in the Loveland City Schools community who make lasting contributions to the school district. Ten years ago, the district hired Turner Construction Co. of downtown Cincinnati to manage the school system’s two-year building program, which was completed in 2001. Earlier this year, the school district contacted Turner about shingles falling off the roof of the Loveland Middle School. Humbel, Turner’s director of K-12 Education clients, met with the school district and implemented the company’s warranty service, led by Ed Strelau – a 41year veteran with Turner who, according to Humbel, brings a depth of experience and problem-solving skill to Turner’s clients. Turner contacted its general contractor Dugan & Meyers, which has offices in Pleasant Ridge and Blue

Ash, and its subcontractor Kalkreuth Roofing, which has offices in Marion, and both agreed to totally replace the roof at no cost to the school district for the remaining two-thirds of the roof’s warranty. “That’s what I call standing behind their work, keeping commitments, and guaranteeing customer satisfaction,” schools Superintendent Kevin Boys said. “We never expected the contractors to step up and replace the roof without a fight, especially after so many years had passed, but Turner leveraged their relationship with Dugan & Meyers and Kalkreuth to do the right thing.” Ken Jones, the general manager of Turner’s Cincinnati office, said “We look at our clients as long-term partnerships, which continue long after the job is done.” Humbel has actively supported the schools as a Miami Township resident – serving on the district’s business advisory council since its inception in 2003 and working to secure revenue for the district.

THINGS TO DO Haunted festival

Blue Ash Elementary is hosting a Haunted Festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Blue Ash Elementary, 9541 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. The event feature s a moonwalk, cake walk, temporary tattoo station, face painting, food and raffles. Costumes are optional. The cost is $1 for three tickets. Call 686-1710.

Haunted village

Heritage Village Museum is hosting the Haunted Village from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. The event features a childfriendly headless horseman, trick-or-treating, games, shopping, entertainment and

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This is what the new Horizon Community Church is expected to look like after the $18.5 million facility is finished. The church now conducts services at Cincinnati Country Day School.

Church work presses forward Horizon Community Church building project under way

By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

It’s been a long time coming, but the Horizon Community Church construction project is under way and moving ahead as planned. The church conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in August, and construction on the $18.5 million project in Anderson Township and Newtown has begun. The church now conducts services at Cincinnati Country Day School in Indian Hill and has offices in Madeira. Trey Smith, a volunteer with the church who’s helped to bring the project to fruition, said workers are laying down the foundation of the building and will shortly begin erecting the building itself. “It looks like we’re on track,” he said, noting rain has slowed progress, but only briefly. While the construction of the church is obviously most important to officials and the congregation, it’s the

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Horizon Community Church is currently building its new facility in Newtown and Anderson Township near the Little Miami River. The project is expected to be completed by January 2011. campaign for donations that made the project possible. Phil Charlton, chief operating officer at Horizon, said the church has begun a second fundraising campaign, with the first being for the $18.5 million building construction. The second fundraising campaign, which church officials hope will raise about $1.5 million, will pay for the administrative area, baptismal pool

and other “finishing touches” to the new building. Smith said the lagging economy has actually worked to the church’s benefit, with construction prices improving. Charlton said despite tougher times for families, the fundraising campaign has been a success. “People still sacrificed ... but they still honored their pledges,” Smith said.

FROM CINCINNATI.COM/SHARE concessions. Children may wear costumes. Admission is $10, $5 ages 11 and under. Call 563-9484.

Creeping creatures

Hamilton County Park District is hosting “Creeping Creatures” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Kids can meet a “mad scientist” in order to see some of the creepy, crawling and plain old odd creatures. The event is family friendly. Admission is free with a vehicle permit. Call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

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Annual 55Kk challenge Oct. 31

Sycamore Township will conduct the 17th annual 5K Challenge Run and Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road. Registration is $9 pre race, and $12 day of race. T-shirts will also be available at the race for $10. You may register at the park on race day, or register online at www.sycamoretownship.org, or pick up a registration form at the administration building at 8540 Kenwood Rd. Call 791-8447 for information.

Media and publicity workshop

Perplexed at how to publicize your business or organization in an environment of shrinking traditional media? The Back to Business program of the University of Cincinnati College of Business is offering a half-day work-

shop designed to help businesses or other groups get the publicity they need. The workshop, to be offered Wednesday, Nov. 4, is titled, “Getting More Than Your Fair Share: Using Traditional Media to Publicize Your Organization.” This interactive session will address basic publicity best practices in key areas of traditional media: marketing, press releases, pitching stories, working with tight budgets, and public speaking/presentations. Presenters include WKRC/TV12 public service director Jeannette Altenau; radio veterans and UCCB adjunct instructors Cleve Callison and John Hingsbergen; public relations professional Susan Eiswerth; and veteran publicist Marsie Hall Newbold. “Getting More Than Your Fair Share” is aimed at publicity directors and board members of small organizations, owners of startup companies and small businesses, or anyone needing a back-to-basics refresher in traditional media. The session will take place from

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FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 574-1849. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine and Chocolate Pairing, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Savor flavors of two indulgences complimented with assortment of cheeses. $28. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike. Interactive murder mystery. $49 plus tax. Reservations recommended. Presented by Crime Time Theater. 271-2100. Mariemont.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Veterans Luncheon, noon, Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive. Luncheon to honor veterans of any American war. $3. Reservations required. 745-0617; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash. S A T U R D A Y, O C T . 3 1

ART EXHIBITS

Natural Selections, noon-4 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 7455600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

COOKING CLASSES

First Aid Basics, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course on basic first aid. Includes three-year certification. $40. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

Health Smart Cooking Classes, noon-1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietitian. Ages 14 and up. $22. Reservations required. 793-2949; www.peachyshealthsmart.com/. Silverton.

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EXERCISE CLASSES

Halloween Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories, crafts, activities, treats and costume parade. Come dress in costume. Free. 794-9440. Kenwood.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

A Laughter Yoga Experience, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. $10. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $8, $4 college students. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Cincinnati Dinner Train, 6 p.m. Cincinnati Dinner Train, 4725 Madison Road. Boards at Barbecue Revue. Three-hour train ride complete with four-course meal on restored vintage rail cars. $69.95; plus tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages. Reservations required,

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road. For those who suffer from hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 5872437. Montgomery.

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Murder Mystery Dinner Show, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Mariemont Inn, 6880 Wooster Pike. Elizabethan Room. Ages 21 and up. $49, plus tax. Reservations required. 2712100; http://promo.mariemontinn.com/events/october2009/mystery.htm. Mariemont. Haunted Festival, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Blue Ash Elementary, 9541 Plainfield Road. Moonwalk, cake walk, temporary tattoo station, face painting, food and raffles. Costume optional. Benefits Blue Ash’s School for Scholars. $1 for three tickets. 686-1710. Blue Ash.

SHOPPING

Finery and Fleas, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Flea market and bake sale. Free. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 852-1901; www.montgomerywomansclub.org. Montgomery. S U N D A Y, N O V. 1

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 554-1040. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Trio Bistro, 9841905; www.triobistro.com. Kenwood. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sammy’s Gourmet Burgers & Beers, 745-9484. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $8. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

New Kid, 3 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Nick and his parents are from the country of Homeland. He has just moved to America, a strange new place where he doesn’t even speak the language. $6, $5 advance by Oct. 30. Reservations recommended. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 722-7226. Amberley Village.

PUBLIC HOURS

Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100; www.kenwoodtowncentre.com. Kenwood.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Pastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-7012. Loveland.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

CIVIC

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com.

available online. 791-7245. Madisonville.

HOLIDAY - HALLOWEEN

Montgomery Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Montgomery, 985-1600. Montgomery. Blue Ash Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Blue Ash, 745-8500. Blue Ash. Columbia Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Columbia Township, 561-6046. Columbia Township. Deer Park Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Deer Park, 791-8056. Deer Park. Indian Hill Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Indian Hill, Presented by Village of Indian Hill. 561-7000. Indian Hill. Madeira Trick of Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Madeira, 561-7228. Madeira. Sycamore Township Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sycamore Township, 791-8447. Sycamore Township. Silverton Trick or Treating, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. City of Silverton, 936-6240. Silverton.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny’s Solo Blues, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456. Sycamore Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Averell Carter, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Sunday Celebration, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500; www.livingexamples.com. Loveland. Kids Ministry, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 6777012. Loveland. Sanctuary Preparation Prayer, 10:15 a.m.10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-7012. Loveland. Worship Services, 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road. Free. 891-8181. Madeira. Worship Services, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. MadeiraSilverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave. Free. 791-4470. Madeira.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Learning, Education, Networking, and Support (LENS), 12:15 p.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Information and support for anyone dealing with mental illness/brain disorder. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County. 3513500. Montgomery.

PROVIDED.

Trick or Treating is taking place in Columbia Township, Deer Park, Indian Hill, Madeira, Sycamore Township and Silverton, from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. M O N D A Y, N O V. 2

ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash. CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Fundamentals of Instructor Training, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Course covers American Red Cross history, structure, policies, procedures and activities and develops skills to teach with quality and consistency to diverse populations. Course is mandatory part of any Red Cross instructor course. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

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To submit calendar items, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and click on “Share!” Send digital photos to “life@communitypress.com” along with event information. Items are printed on a space-available basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. Weight Loss Booster, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to plan healthy meals, jump-start your metabolism and pinpoint and change behaviors that lead to overeating and weight gain. $125. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash. W E D N E S D A Y, N O V. 4

ART EXHIBITS FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road. 791-2753. Montgomery. T U E S D A Y, N O V. 3

Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash.

BENEFITS

Community Service Award, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. American Jewish Committee presents 2009 Community Service Award to Arlene and Bill Katz. $35. Reservations required. Presented by American Jewish Committee. 621-4020. Amberley Village.

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

COOKING CLASSES

Dazzling Diabetic Dishes, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn to create array of healthy diabetic recipes. $15. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspiring comics and amateurs get on stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.

ART EXHIBITS Natural Selections, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Raymond Walters College, Muntz Hall. Free. 745-5600; www.uc.edu/darwin. Blue Ash. CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Astrology Class, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Midwest School of Astrology, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 6. Beginning to Intermediate Astrology with Pam Gallagher. Certification available. $30. Registration required. 984-2293. Madisonville.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 574-1849. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Slatt’s Pub, 7912223. Blue Ash. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Sammy’s Gourmet Burgers & Beers, 745-9484. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS PROVIDED See swashbuckling pirates at the Newport Aquarium’s “Ghosts of Pirate Cove,” through Sunday, Nov. 1. See the swordfighting pirates, underwater pumpkin carving and more. The release of the film, “Planet 51,” with games and prizes, is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Four kids (ages of 2-12 years old) get in for $5 each with every adult paying full price when they wear their Halloween costume. Adult admission is $20. Visit www.newportaquarium.com or call 859-261-7444.

First Aid/Adult CPR with AED, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Learn about first aid and CPR/AED for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. $55. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

PROVIDED Shaolin Warriors – the Kung Fu masters of China – bring their skill, movement and imagery for a family-friendly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Music Hall. The event will feature the Kung Fu masters in a choreographed theatrical performance, showing synchronized fighting rituals. Tickets are $25-$40. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

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Suburban Life

October 28, 2009

Are there any saints around anymore?

Nov. 1 is the day several Christian churches celebrate the feast of All Saints. “Saint,” a familiar word that’s taken on unfamiliar meanings. Today “saint” can be the name of a football team, a jazz song (”When the Saints Come Marching In”), many cities (St. Louis, St. Petersburg, etc.) or a goody-twoshoes. So we must ask, “What’s a saint?” A cynic might respond, “A saint is someone who lived a long time ago whose life has never been adequately researched.” The implication is that if you looked hard enough into a saint’s life, sooner or later you’d find he or she had clay feet. And a real saint would be the first to admit it. It’s only conventional wisdom that thinks they don’t. People labeled “saint” are put on a pedestal. Later, if any human

frailty shows up in their lives, we push them off their pedestal and bury them beneath the rubble of disappointment and disillusionment. Do this enough times, and we who push them down become cynical. We conclude there are no saints and no one worthy of a moral pedestal or imitation. Time and reflection, however, can clarify things. We understand better now what it means to be a saint. Every ordinary human personality can be depicted as having an inner teeter-totter. Piled on one end are the vices, selfishness, evil tendencies and darkness of that person’s life. Stacked on the other end are the brightness, virtues, love and compassion of which we are capable. The fulcrum, or center point, is the whole (holy) place represent-

ing the site of a person’s struggles and choices. Saints – as they live out their lives the best they can – strive to stand on the fulcrum in utter honesty and understanding of themselves. They don’t compare themselves to others. They don’t judge others against the measure of themselves. They just try to relate to others and the world in a way they believe their Maker created them to do. They struggle to know and then to discipline and control their darkness and vices – while they struggle to give expression to the light and love within them with the help of God’s grace. We must hide our dark side from society in general, but we must never try to hide it from ourselves. While doing good, we must acknowledge to ourselves our own demons as we do battle with them.

When we speak of sainthood today, we speak of it in its truest sense as a full-blooded embracing of our own humanity, not a false veneer of pseudo-goodness. Trying to appear better than we are prevents our becoming what we can be. When I was a youth I looked at saints in a very different way. Most of the canonized saints seemed to belong to religious orders, the clergy, or were people who wrought miracles and had followers. Today I imagine the saints to especially be among the humble and honest people, those who rise wearily and go off to ordinary and routine labor to support their families. They sacrifice creature comforts, narcissistic interests, and personal agendas in behalf of larger values. We do not usually accord these

common people hero or saint status, bur their acts renew the world each day as a place of enduring value. As Dr. James Hollis says, “We Father Lou are all, every Guntzelman day, faced with death, depresPerspectives sion and despair. Whoever rises to do what must be done, does a deed for us all.” Of such is the kingdom of heaven. 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.

Beware of the dinosaur hunter scam circulating took place via e-mail. “ W e asked him to fill out a l e a s e agreement and an applicaHoward Ain tion. That Hey Howard! n e v e r happened. He went into great detail with stories that he was an Italian fossil hunter,” said Fast. The person claimed to be a Professor Klose who said he’s discovered lots of dinosaurs and will be coming to the U.S. to trade fossils. “We started to get pretty

Clarification I have a clarification on my recent story involving Social Security Disability checks. Deductions from the benefits for food and shelter applies only to Supplemental Security Income disability and not Social Security disability. The difference between the two types of payments relates to those who have worked and contributed to Social Security and those who have not. People who paid into Social Security and then become disabled do not have to worry about their checks being reduced based on someone else helping them with food and housing expenses. They will receive their entire amount of back benefits in one payment. On the other hand, those who did not work or did not pay into Social Security will be eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and that does reduce checks based on outside housing and food assistance. In addition, it often does pay the back benefits in increments. In all cases when applying for SSI or Social Security Disability be sure to contact an attorney with expertise in this field.

suspicious when he said he was going to send a check for the first month rent, deposit and furniture for the four- to five-bedroom home he wanted to rent,” Fast said. He did send a check for $8,650 – but it was written on an AOL Time Warner bank account which didn’t make any sense. He asked Fast to cash it and send $2,900 to a furniture company for furniture he was renting. His wife and child were supposedly coming with him. “That is why he needed a large home and all that furniture. He kept mentioning a trustee in the U.S. would be in contact with us, and we kept asking for the trustee’s name and information but never got anything,” she said. Fast said she wondered why he didn’t send a check to the furniture company himself instead of asking her to do it. In addition, although he claimed to have been in Italy, the packing slip on the UPS envelope containing his check showed it was shipped from Massachusetts. “He was very strange responding to the e-mails. He didn’t answer questions that we asked him and we would respond with things he asked for and then he

asked for the same thing over and over again,” Fast said. “I think in these tough times people are having now, some rentals are difficult to rent out and they get this information and they just want to rent their house and have some income. So, he’s preying on people,” she said. “When I Googled his name, and supposedly the place he was working for with the fossils, a lot of stuff

came up with ‘scammers.’ People are doing it using different names but the same scenario,” Fast said. The scammer recently sent another e-mail demanding the money and even claimed he would go to the FBI if he didn’t get it. Fast said she hopes this case can serve as a warning to all. If you receive a check from someone you don’t know who wants you to cash it and then send them money – don’t do it.

Their check is probably not good and you’ll have sent your good money to the bad guys. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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Phony check scams are alive and well these days as scammers continue to try to steal your money. The latest deception preys on people who are trying to rent an apartment or house. Shelly Fast said she came across one such con at the Wilmington real estate office at which she works. She received an e-mail from someone seeking to rent a house. “He started to communicate back and forth with us but it was a strange communication. He didn’t want to come over and look at it, he rented it sight unseen,” she said. All the communications

Drake Planetarium lights up the Halloween skies This October, Drake Planetarium brings a family-friendly Halloween Laser Show to the tristate, “Laser Spooktacular.” This humorous show features “monster” hits through the years, from Boris Pickett’s “Monster Mash,” to Michael Jackson’s ever-popular “Thriller,” and the recent hit, “Push It” by Garbage. You will be tapping your feet as you “ooh” and “aah” at the stunning laser display. This show is a delight for young and old alike and a fun and relaxing alternative to the Haunted House option. As a special treat, Drake will have some goodies from the new hit movie, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.”

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Scene froma laser show at Drake.

For the rockers, Drake gives the classic Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show.” It features a dazzling display of laser graphics set to songs like, “Breathe,” “Time,” “The Great Gig in the Sky” and “Eclipse.”

The entire show schedule is at www.drakeplanetarium.org/laser.html. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Family Pack of Four tickets $20 in advance, $24 at door for Laser Spooktacular and $7 in advance, $8 at the door. Family Pack of Four tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door for Pink Floyd. Tickets can be purchased online at www.drakeplanetarium.org or by calling 396-5578. Drake Planetarium is a nonprofit organization which provides science programming to school children and families throughout the greater Cincinnati area. Proceeds from these public programs go to underwrite all other programs.

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Community | Life

October 28, 2009

Too many apples? Make fruit leather

The sign was outside of a church on Salem Avenue in Mount Washington: “Friendship multiplies joy a n d divides sorrow.” So true. Friends can be many different people, comRita p l e t e l y Heikenfeld unrelated or someRita’s kitchen one biological. Think of the sibling who wasn’t cool enough to hang with as a kid, or the mom or dad who seemed older than dirt. (I remember one of my kids asking me if electricity was invented when I was young). As you grow, so does your wisdom and over the years, you become the closest of friends.

Apple or pear sauce and fruit rollups/leather

Every year I make batches of apple or pear sauce,

Storing:

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In refrigerator, up to six months, and up to one year in freezer

Preparation:

Wash, core and cut 3 to 5 pounds fruit into chunks (apples or pears). Leave skin on because the pectin in the peel helps remove cholesterol.

An apple a day …

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Fruit leather before going in oven to dry. pan. Cook in 350-degree oven until soft.

To purée:

Run through food mill or sieve, blender or food processor. If desired, sweeten to taste with sugar, Stevia or Splenda. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Do this while fruit is still warm.

Drying to make fruit rollups/leather:

Spray cookie sheets. Pour puree evenly onto sheets, about 1⁄4-inch deep. In summer, I’ll dry it in the sun. This time of year it’s the oven. Dry in warm oven. Mine only goes down to 170 degrees so I propped the door open. You don’t want it

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

Fruit leather after drying (you can see my hand through it if you look close). to cook too quickly or it will be hard. It will take anywhere from four to eight hours or more depending upon the kind of apples, etc. If it’s late in the evening and it’s still not done, turn the oven off with the leather still in, and proceed in the morning.

How to tell if the fruit leather is done:

It should pull up from the pan in one sheet.

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A reader had trouble with the mixture coming together. You have to mix it up really well and it will come together. I use regular sausage and baking mix, not low fat. Try starting with 2 cups baking mix and go from there. The cheese can be increased, too, to 21⁄2 cups.

Rita’s clone of Bigg’s chicken salad

Cooking options:

Crockpot: Spray pot. Put fruit in. Cook on low six to eight hours or high for three to five hours until fruit is soft enough to mash. Stovetop: Place in heavy or nonstick large pot. Add up to 1 cup water, cider or apple juice (to keep fruit from sticking), and simmer until fruit is soft. You may have to add a bit more liquid. Careful - the mixture tends to sputter up. Oven: (my preferred method). I use a restaurant steam table pan but use anything that has sides and which will hold fruit. Spray

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The deli folks at Bigg’s were so nice, and fun to chat with. They chuckled when I said my readers were begging for the recipe. Since the recipe is proprietary, I couldn’t wrangle the recipe or all of the ingredients out of them. “It’s your normal chicken salad: mayonnaise, celery, grapes, cashews, etc. The secret ingredients are a pinch of ‘Ahh’ and a tablespoon of love.” After tasting it, I’d say it had a lot of both – yum! Trying to clone this for the home cook when it’s made in huge amounts is challenging. Deli chicken salads often contain chicken base and seasoning salt. I fiddled with it and here’s my best shot. I poach my chicken in broth and let it cool in broth before dicing for added flavor and moistness. Taste as you go, adding 1 rib celery, 1 onion, the lesser amount of seasoning, etc. Add more if needed. 1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded 1-2 ribs celery, diced 1-2 green onions, sliced very thin Green grapes, cut in half, and salted cashew halves or pieces – you choose how

much 1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise or more to taste 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon or so each: Lawry’s seasoning salt and chicken base (use a good quality base like Minor’s). Mix chicken, celery and onions together. Whisk chicken base and salt with the mayo. Pour over chicken and mix gently. Stir in grapes and nuts. To make curried chicken salad: Start sprinkling curry powder in the mayo mixture, tasting as you go.

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• Like Entenmann’s pound cake • Low-fat Fiddle Faddle • Potatoes with roasted garlic Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Suburban Life

October 28, 2009

Boy Scout Troop 209 hosts mulch, directory sale their parents. To request information, e-mail: scoutmulchsale@yahoo.com Every two years, during April, May and June, Boy Scout Troop 209 and now American Heritage Girls Troop 1411 go door-to-door and are at Kroger selling the Madeira Directory. The sales help to fund the operations for both troops. 2010 is an important year for both the Boy Scouts of America and the city of Madeira. Both will be celebrating 100 years of servicing communities. Troop 209 is a 91-year old organization serving young men from the Madeira area since 1918. Currently 45 boys strong,

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During February and March, Boy Scouts from Troop 209 will go door to door taking orders for various types of mulch that is then delivered to each person’s driveway in mid-April. The sale helps the boys pay their own way to go on campouts including this summer’s Summer Camp at Camp Friedlander. Troop 209 is an active and successful troop. The key to the continued success of the troop is an exciting outdoor program consisting of monthly weekend outings and a weeklong summer camp. If you have any changes or updates for the Madeira Directory, e-mail: Madeira Directory@yahoo.com or mail Madeira Directory, P.O. Box 43525, Madeira, OH 45243. Troop 209 is chartered to Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church and meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday.

Medicare help can save money Medicare offers several different programs to help lower-income seniors with out-of-pocket medical costs, such as co-payments, premiums, deductibles, and prescriptions. “We know that many people qualify for these big savings, but they don’t even know it,” said Suzanne Burke, CEO of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. “They can find out more information about Medicare help and other programs by calling our office. Trained professionals will help assess what programs seniors may be eligible for and help them enroll.” Medicare beneficiaries who think they might be eligible for Medicare assistance programs, should call COA at 721-1025. Whether you qualify for extra help, now is the time for a Medicare check up. Medicare beneficiaries should review their coverage annually because drug formularies, provider networks and plan benefits change from year to year. The best time for a Medicare check up is during

the open enrollment period, Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. To get unbiased information and help in selecting a Medicare plan – whether you are new to Medicare or already a beneficiary – attend Council on Aging’s Medicare check-up event, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 9, at the Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Blue Ash. Registration is suggested, though walk-ins are welcome. To register, call COA at 345-3306. Participants should bring the following information: a list of their current prescription drugs including dosages, and the name and address of their preferred pharmacy. COA is partnering with the Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to present the Nov. 9 check up event. OSHIIP will present information about Medicare and Part D Prescription Drug plans, along with updates for the new plan year. After the presentation, COA staff will provide indi-

viduals with personal plan comparisons. To find out more about the extra Medicare help available or to learn about other programs, call Council on Aging at 721-1025 or visit www.help4seniors.org. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older. COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.

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REUNIONS

Goshen High School Class of 1979 – is having its 30 year class reunion Saturday, Nov. 21, at Valley Vineyards, 2276 E. US 22 and 3, Morrow, Ohio. Meet and greet is from 6-7 p.m. Dinner and DJ is from 7-11 p.m. No charge for meet and greet. Dinner and DJ is

$30 per person. Make checks payable to Goshen High School Class of 1979, P.O. Box 27, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, c/o Debi Wallace. For questions, Contact Kim Cook at 967-1169, Debi Wallace at 673-1973, Diana Mohring at ddetmering@cinci.rr.com, Denise McFadden at denisemc09@yaloo.com, Nina Ross at 545-6289 or rosspologirl@hotmail.com, or Tim Johnson at 824-2353, or jt.johnson.1@hotmail.com. St. Margaret Mary School in North College Hill Class of 1969 – is conducting a 40-year reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Road. For details, contact Andy Kleiman at 859-441-6248. Our Lady of Victory Class of 1974 – is having its 35th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Simon Church, Fr. Plagge Hall. Cost is $25 per person or $45 couple. Beer, wine, snacks and food will be available. Classmates that need to be located: Bruce Bruno, Paula Dietrich, Kim Meier, and Mary Ann Owens McCrillis. RSVP no later than Nov. 1 to any one of the following: Denise Emmett: 702-9077, Karen Wuebbling Sutthoff 738-4138, Kim Lynch Breitenbach 484-4913, Mary Pat McQuaide 922-8021, Suzette Brucato Timmer 9227085, or visit the class’ reunion

page at www.facebook.com. St. Dominic Class of 1988 – reunion is being rescheduled for the fall at a date and place to be determined. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter at angelaseiter@hotmail.com for information. Amelia High School Class of 1959 – a reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holiday Inn, Eastgate. For more information, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFarland at 752-8604. Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m., Friday June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. Contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@ hamiltonmrdd.org. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford, Ohio. Specific planning will take place in November, but initial contacts can be made to Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help – is having a reunion for all graduates from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. William’s Church Undercroft, West Eighth and Sunset avenues, Price Hill. Cost is $15 per person and includes soda, beer, chips, pretzels, bartender, hall rental and music by Jerry “Tiger” Iles. Donations given to Santa Maria Community Services, Sedamsville Civic Association and other organizations. Graduates are asked to bring a snack to share. Last names from A to M are asked to bring appetizers. Names from N to Z are asked to bring desserts. Mail reservations to Pat Oates Telger, 4125 Pleasure Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Include name, name of spouse or guest, address, phone number, e-mail address, year graduated and a check for $15 made out to Pat Telger. For questions, call Marlene Mueller Collinsworth, 921-0620; Cathy Boone Dryden, 859-282-1788; Kathy Oates Finkelmeier, 4514392; Jane Corns Garrett, 4517420; Jenny Corns Newman, 451-8787; Judy Oates Paff, 9228708 or Telger at 251-4507.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.org, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays through November. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sun-

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able. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373.

Education

Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your

expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development – Volunteers are needed for Adult Basic and Literacy Education classes and English to Speakers of Other Language classes.There are numerous sites and times available for volunteering. The next training sessions are 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,Nov. 4. Call 612-5830. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Black Achievers Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – Seeks volunteer musicians for music therapy, featuring soothing music. Call 871-0783 or e-mail bnxmusic@fuse.net. Also openings for volunteers in various areas. Call 745-1164. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse,

especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 554-6300, or ababcock@destinyhospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 7316100, and Shauntay 831-5800. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 5581292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m.7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the

best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary– The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 474-3100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.

Social Services

American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 4874217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 561-3932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, e-mail volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459. ProKids – ProKids trains volunteers to become CASAs – Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each CASA is assigned to a foster child, making sure the child is safe, that the child’s needs are met, and helping each child move into a safe, permanent and nurturing home. Most CASAs spend two to four hours a week on their case. Contact Glenna Miller at 281-2000, ext. 101 or gmiller@prokidscasa.org. Visit www.prokids.org.

Religion Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church

“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program that addresses emotional issues associated with divorce, is being offered through Nov. 30. The sessions are offered free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at the church. Experts on topics such as anger, resentment and loneliness will conduct the meetings in a support group setting. Contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during service. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Church of God of Prophecy

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

The Fall Craft/Vendor Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. It is free. Kids Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. It is open to children 6 months-kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Haiti Mission Trip 2010 sign-ups are being taken for an adult mission trip to Haiti in February. Call the church office for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

sixth grade will be provided during the event at the church. Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 587-2437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is hosting “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road. It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with more than 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through sixth grade will be provided during the event starting at 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery Community Church (11251 Montgomery Road). Pre-registration for child care is required. To pre-register, call Mendy Maserang at 5872437 or e-mail mmaserang@mcc.us. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892.

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Hartzell United Methodist

The Sauerkraut Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 7. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations are needed by Sunday, Nov. 1. For reservations, call 891-8527. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.

Kenwood Fellowship Church

The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.

Montgomery Community Church

The church is hosting “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room of the Symmes Township Library (11850 Enyart Road). It is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Space is limited to the first 50 adults; pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this event. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.” Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Child care through

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Childcare is provided for all services.

The church is continuing the series, “Tell Me Why? Answering Life’s Biggest Questions” Sunday, Nov. 1, with the sermon, “Why Should We Ask ‘Why, God,’ instead of ‘Why God?’” It is based on the scripture reading Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 & 12:13. Communion and All Saints will be observed this Sunday. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW

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INTERDENOMINATIONAL

The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

UNITED METHODIST

Sunday Service 10:30am Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894 INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894

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(off Larchview, off Plainfield at Cross County Hwy.) 891-8527 email: hartzell-umc@fuse.net www.lhartzwellumc-cincinnati.org Sun. School & Worship 9:00 & 10:30AM Child Care provided at 10:30AM service

www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am

HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

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MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rev. Thomas A. Gaiser Sunday Worship 10:45am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:45am Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 Years"

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com

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Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”

Suburban Life

October 28, 2009

Community

Football team goes pink This year, it’s not only NFL teams and players who are helping support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The enthusiasm to “go pink” in October has reached some younger football players, too. In Kenwood, the fourth-grade All Saints/St. Vincent Ferrer Rocks football team raised $2,000 to help fund The Wellness Community’s free breast cancer programs and then donned pink socks and pink armbands for their Oct. 11 game, where they presented the check to TWC executive director Rick Bryan. The fourth-grade Rocks decided to get involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year to celebrate and support two team moms who are breast cancer survivors, Gina Martini

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Carrie Torbeck of Sycamore Township, Missy Mikula of Loveland, Gina Martini of Amberley Village and Barbara Bucshelmann of Montgomery.

The All Saints football team makes a check presentation to The Wellness Community. and Carrie Torbeck. The Wellness Community was selected to receive the funds raised by the team since both women attended various programs at TWC, find-

ing support and helpful information as they worked toward recovery. The boys worked hard to raise money for the cause. They set up lemonade

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The team shows the check.

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stands, held a group car wash at Sports Plus, and individual boys took on additional chores at home to earn money that they could donate. Donations were also collected at football games. According to Barbara Buschelmann, who has a son on the team and helped lead the effort, this was the first time a Rocks football team has organized a fundraising effort for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the team hopes to do it again next year, perhaps with the other All Saints/St. Vincent Ferrer teams in grades three to eight joining in. “This is an amazing and heart-warming effort by

these young men and their families and we’re so thankful for their generosity,” Bryan said. “Not only is it a meaningful way to honor Carrie and Gina, but it will also help ensure that free cancer support programs will be available in our community for other women fighting breast cancer, their families, and breast cancer survivors.” In addition to programs targeted specifically for women with breast cancer, TWC provides free, professionally facilitated programs of support, education and hope for people with any type of cancer at any stage, their loved ones, and cancer survivors. Approximately 150 professionally led programs are offered each month for people affected by cancer, all at no cost to

the participants. Programs include cancer and caregiver support groups, stress management classes, and educational programs and are available at TWC locations in Blue Ash and Fort Wright, as well as offsite outreach locations in Bond Hill, Clifton, downtown and Western Hills. The Wellness Community is privately funded through the generous support of donors, fundraising events, and the profits of Legacies, the fine home furnishings resale shop in Hyde Park Plaza. For more information about any of TWC’s programs, call 791-4060 or visit the Web site at www.TheWellnessCommunity.org/Cincinnati where a “virtual visit” video is available for viewing.

What a nursing home should be. The Deupree Cottages are brand new. Imagine a nursing home that doesn’t look or feel like one. Where there are no nurses’ stations or medicine carts, but rather a hearth room, open kitchen, den, and spa. Nestled just off Erie Avenue on the Deupree House retirement community campus, Deupree Cottages provides a level of Person-Centered care that will forever change your image of what a nursing home should be.

A day in the life.

Yesterday “Tom” enjoyed his favorite breakfast of wafﬂes, berries and juice around 10 am. He was up till after 11 pm the night before watching the ball game and the evening news.

During the day he and a staff person bonded over a jigsaw puzzle. After an afternoon nap, he enjoyed the news and chicken marsala for dinner. Tonight, he stayed up

late again because his family stopped by to visit. He played Wii Bowling on the wide screen with his grandsons until after 9:30 pm!

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October 28, 2009

Suburban Life

CincySmiles Foundation hosts The Tooth Fairy Toast On Nov. 5, the CincySmiles Foundation will hold the first of what it hopes will become an annual event, The Tooth Fairy Toast. Proceeds from the Toast, a wine and gourmet food pairing event, will support the foundation’s oral health programs operating throughout the Tristate and benefiting more than 20,000 local residents each year. “Oral health is the region’s No. 1 unmet health need,” said Dr. Larry Hill, executive director of CincySmiles Foundation. “The No. 1 reason for preventable emergency room visits is oral infection, resulting from extreme tooth decay and gum infection. The largest proportion of the more than 20,000 local people who receive our services through a variety of programs, are lowincome children who might

not see a dentist otherwise.” The first Tooth Fairy Toast will also feature a tribute to Scheingold Dr. Sanford Scheingold of Kenwood, a prominent local oral surgeon known for his leadership in oral health and extensive volunteer activity. Scheingold was a founder of The Dental Care Plus Group, the region’s largest dental insurance carrier, and served as chairman of the board for several years. “Dr. Scheingold will long be remembered as an accomplished oral surgeon, a past president of the Ohio Dental Association, a recipient of the ODA’s Distinguished Dentist Award and a past president of the Cincinnati Dental Society,” said Anthony Cook, presi-

dent and CEO. “Of course, at DCPG, we remember him best as one of our founders, a former chairman of the board and a tireless advocate for our company.” “I think it is appropriate to honor Dr. Scheingold’s memory through a wine and food pairing event,” Cook said. “He was a tremendous wine enthusiast who taught a very popular wine tasting course at Raymond Walters for many years. He also hosted several popular wine dinners in the area before his passing.” The event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Cincinnati Club, 30 Garfield Place, downtown. The event will include six stations with gourmet selections paired with red and white wines. Information on ordering the featured wines as well as recipe cards for all of the gourmet

dishes and desserts will be available to guests. In addition, there will be a tribute to the late Sanford Scheingold, DDS as well as a silent auction. CincySmiles is still accepting silent auction items for the event. To reserve tickets or to make a donation visit www.cincysmiles.org or call 621-0248. For more information about supporting the event call Libby Fisher, CincySmiles, 621-0248. Each year, the CincySmiles Foundation provides oral health screenings and dental treatment to more than 20,000 greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents who otherwise lack access to professional dental care. Low-income children represent the largest proportion of CincySmiles’ beneficiaries. The Foundation is celebrating its centennial year of promoting oral

health in our community. The Dental Care Plus Group is the region’s largest dental insurance carrier, and the third largest managed care company operating in the market. Based in Cincinnati, the

company has expanded operations throughout Kentucky and through most of Ohio. DCPG was founded by local dentists and continues as a provider-owned organization.

SVDP again collecting new, used winter coats

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From left: Ali Abosway, manager of Gold Star Chili Norwood and resident of Montgomery; Mickey Kamfjord, field marketing manager at Gold Star Chili and resident of Madeira; Eric Green, Channel 5 meteorologist and resident of Madeira; Julie Rack, development director, St. Vincent de Paul and resident of West Chester Township.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and WLWT Channel 5 kicked off the eighth annual 5 Cares Coat Drive Monday, Oct. 19, at Gold Star Chili in Norwood. Greater Cincinnati residents are being asked to donate new or gently used coats through Dec. 4 by dropping them off at participating fire departments and participating Gold Star Chili restaurants – with the goal

of collecting a total of 4,000 coats. City Dash will again support the effort by providing pick-up and delivery service. A complete list of all participating coat collection sites is available on the WLWT Channel 5 Web site at www.wlwt.com and on the St. Vincent de Paul Web site at www.svdpcincinnati.org.

ITS Jaguar chip delivers improved accuracy including the time they wait in the huddle to cross the start line at the beginning of the race. Local 12 Sports Director and Voice of the Bengals, Brad Johansen will kick off the race at 8:30 a.m. The course begins at Matthew 25: Ministries’ 132,000 square foot facility on Kenwood Road, winds through picturesque Blue Ash and finishes back at Matthew 25. The course is USATF certified. The Fighting Hunger 5K has received the official “Squeal of Approval” from the Flying Pig Marathon. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at Matthew 25: Ministries from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Additional food drop off locations are available inside the Family Christian Bookstores in Tri-County, Hyde Park, Eastgate and at

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Arrests/citations

Police reports are gathered from reports on file with local police departments. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. Juveniles, those 17 and younger, are listed by age and gender. To contact your local

Incidents/investigations Burglary, theft

Residence entered and $100 removed at 5634 Viewpoint, Sept. 28.

Theft

Soap of unknown value removed at 3400 Highland Ave., Sept. 28.

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Arrests/citations

Michael A. Bumpers, 38, 3754 Aikenside Ave., warrant, Oct. 14. Travis Allison Nabors, 61, 4394 Oakwood Ave., child endangering, Oct. 13. Mary Craig Nabors, 39, 4394 Oakwood Ave., child endangering, Oct. 13. Juvenile, 16, sale, possession and use of cigarettes by a minor at 7640 Plainfield Road, Oct. 14. Juvenile, 16, sale, possession and use of cigarettes by a minor at 7640 Plainfield Road, Oct. 14. Edith Williams, 75, 3927 Hemphill Way, barking dog, Oct. 18. Beverly Jackson, 32, 1875 Hawkins Ave., receiving stolen property, driving under suspension and failure to reinstate an operators license, Oct. 18.

Incidents/investigations Endangering children

Reported at 4394 Oakwood Ave., Oct. 13.

Passing bad checks

Reported at Larry’s Lock, Safe and Security Center at 8005 Plainfield

Road, Oct. 14.

Receiving stolen property

Vehicle reported stolen at 8019 Plainfield Road, Oct. 18.

Robbery

Vehicle stolen at 4235 Hegner Ave., Oct. 13.

MADEIRA

Arrests/citations

Stephanie Vollman, 24, 7523 Tiki Ave., operating vehicle under influence, Sept. 26.

Incidents/investigations Criminal trespass Trespassing on property at 6520 Apache Circle, Oct. 5.

Theft

GPS unit taken from vehicle at 7113 Mayfield, Oct. 4. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 7115 Mayfield, Oct. 4. 2001 Acura taken at 7098 Juniper, Oct. 4.

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police department: • Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Simon L. Leis, sheriff; Sgt. Peter Enderle. Call 683-3444. • Deer Park: Michael Schlie, chief. Call 7918056. • Madeira: Frank Maupin, chief. Call 2724214. • Sycamore Township, 7927254. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 7177 Juniper, Oct. 4. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 6997 Mayfield, Oct. 5. Unlisted items taken from vehicle at 7162 Juniper, Oct. 5.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP

Arrests/citations

Steven Wright, 21, 2026 Weyer Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 24. Shane Redd, 19, 1945 Elm Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Sept. 24.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Plexiglas damaged and merchandise valued at $2,700 removed at 7752 School Road, Oct. 1.

Burglary

Room entered and TV of unknown value removed at 8109 Reading Road, Sept. 25.

Identity fraud

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Justin Watson, 22, 2333 Adams Road, possession of drugs at 5633 View Point Drive, Sept. 28.

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COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP

Reported at 12126 Coyote Court, Sept. 30.

Theft

Sunglasses of unknown value removed at 7800 Montgomery Road, Sept. 27. Garbage cans of unknown value removed at 5220 Kugler Mill Road, Sept. 27. Pipe of unknown value removed at 10764 Montgomery Road, Sept. 28.

7229 Delaware Ave.: Simon Heather L. to Breidenbach Andrew P.; Kennedy Ave.: Hilltop Limited Part$90,000. nership to Eagles Hill LLC; $1,800,000. 5601 View Pointe Drive: Eagles View Limited Partnership to Eagles View 6751 Dawson Road: Cullen Patrick LLC; $1,600,000. D. to Tang Yaoliang; $176,000. 5601 View Pointe Drive: Hilltop Limit6776 Rose Crest Ave.: Hamilton Lynn ed Partnership to Eagles Hill LLC; M. &Marc Edward Hamilton to $1,800,000. Fopeano Seth J.; $117,000. 6905 Vinewood Ave.: Hsbc Mortgage 6776 Rose Crest Ave.: Hamilton Lynn Corp. Usa to Barnaclo H. Douglas M. &Marc Tr; $39,000. Edward 6916 Grace Ave.: Hamilton to Stricker Fopeano On the Web Patrick W. to Seth J.; Compare home sales on your Lunn Ryan P.; $117,000. $117,500. block, on your street and in your 7322 Iuka neighborhood at: Ave.: Horwitz James Cincinnati.com/columbiatownship to Herlihy Cincinnati.com/deerpark Clare R.; Cincinnati.com/madeira $129,400. 3727 Matson Cincinnati.com/silverton 7729 Ave.: WagCincinnati.com/sycamoretownship Dones goner Jason Ave.: Finke R. & Carrie Matthew D. to Gerken Laura M.; Piazza-Waggoner to Haywood $155,000. Zachery B.; $143,000. 8131 Maxfield Lane: Blackburn 3837 St Johns Terrace: Auchter Kathryn Tr to Basden Barry L.; Martha J. & Billy R. to Poto James $334,000. J. Jr.; $110,000. 4262 Galbraith Road: Hatfield Dorothy M. to Hatfield Steven D.; $40,050. 7103 Ohio Ave.: Oleary Linda A. to

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10923 Barrington Court: Vonbenken Fadja F. to Shank Hannah L.; $129,000. 12196 Second Ave.: Roswell Properties LLC to Statt Anthony C.; $48,500. 3861 Limerick Ave.: Kemper Jason to Wilmer Kihmberly A.; $149,500. 3957 Larchview Drive: Cain John T. to Crisp Erica M.; $98,500. 5420 Galbraith Road: Galbraith Road Office Condominiums LLC to Srkm Enterprises LLC; $600,000. 5781 Bayberry Drive: Wiot Jason D. & Jennifer A. to Kramer Paul M.; $355,000. 7797 Keller Road: Innis Charles R. & Charlene N. to Rodriguez Maira B.; $875,000. 8423 Wexford Ave.: Felder Kevin D. to Conroy Daniel P. &; $155,000. 8504 Donna Lane: Kalista Valerie to Kline Michael J.; $168,000. 8659 Lancaster Ave.: Lyons Douglas E. @3 to Stieringer Jane; $95,000. 8661 Lancaster Ave.: Lyons Douglas E. @3 to Stieringer Jane; $95,000.

Township upgrading snow equipment By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

Before snow and ice storms hit, Sycamore Township is upgrading some of its snow equipment to make road salting better for township residents. Road Superintendent Tracy Kellums said the township will be making its own brine, a mixture of salt and water that could be spread on the ground to make the ice and snow melt. The calci-

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um chloride mix works even when the temperature hits zero degrees. Salt alone is only effective when the temperature is above 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The brine will make the

snow and ice melt in colder temperatures and will also save money by using less salt. “We get our money back just in the salt we save,” Sycamore Township trustee Cliff Bishop said. The township currently buys salt $70 a ton, down from $130 per ton from last year. The installation of equipment on the trucks to make the brine will cost the township $21,995.

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