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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012

YELLOWJACKETS GRADUATE B1 Taylor High School presented its 2012 graduating class

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Men planning wardrobe for Skirt Game Annual game starts with tailgate party Aug. 2; ‘dudes in dresses’ play Aug. 3 By Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

The Delhi Skirt Game will celebrate 35 years of giving back to the community on Friday, Aug. 3, at Delhi Park. “It’s dudes in dresses,” Delhi Skirt Game co-chairman Clyde Kober said. “It’s all for a good cause.” Each year, some proceeds from the skirt game are donated to help a family in need. The festivities actually start Thursday, Aug. 2, with the Skirt Game tailgate party from 6 to 10

p.m. at the Delhi Skirt Game tailgate party in the Remke/Biggs parking lot on Delhi Road. The Delhi Rising Star finals will begin at 7 p.m. Four contestants remain and one will be chosen to sing at the skirt game. Kober said everyone is invited to attend and people can vote for their favorite singer by purchasing tickets, five for $1. The singer with the most tickets wins. There will also be a raffle for a scooter. All proceeds from the event will go to the Delhi Skirt Game fund to help others in need. The Skirth Game festivities the next night, Aug. 3, begin at 5 p.m. There will be food, beer and games provided by the Delhi Skirt Game Committee, LaRosa’s and donations from Remke/ Biggs. See SKIRT, Page A2

Richard Stewart, manager of Carriage House Farm in North Bend, is the sixth-generation farmer of the family-owned farm that has been in operation since 1855. The farm recently won a 2012 American Treasures Award for culinary excellence. KURT BACKSCHEIDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

North Bend farm wins culinary award Named American Treasures winner

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Richard Stewart never planned on being a farmer. Growing up in North Bend, he said he viewed going to his family’s farm on Miami View Road as a punishment that kept him from hanging out with his friends. Instead of playing football with the guys, his weekends and summers were spent helping his father on the farm. “Farming was the last thing I wanted to do,” Stewart said. Now it’s his livelihood, and he’s come to love being a farmer. Stewart, a Miami Township resident, is the sixth-generation farmer of Carriage House Farm. The 300-acre North Bend farm has been owned and operated by his family since 1855. A registered Ohio Century Farm, Carriage House recently won a prestigious 2012 American Treasures Award for culinary excellence. The annual award recognizes individuals and small producers who make significant contributions to preserving and fostering the AllAmerican craft and tradition of farming. “It was awesome,” Stewart

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said of winning the award. “We were surrounded by some of the greats in artisan food production in the U.S.” Honoring his family’s heritage, his goal for Carriage House is to help lead the way to a new food culture in Greater Cincinnati. Stewart has been managing the farm for about 15 years. A graduate of University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, he worked for several years in the package design field. Around the time his father was getting ready to retire from farming, Stewart said his company laid him off. He found himself back at the farm helping his father and he’s been there ever since. “This is a really neat place,” he said. While the farm does produce commodity crops – corn and soybean – he said for the past six years they’ve been focusing more on growing small specialty grains and fresh produce, and farming based on sustainability. They grow a variety of greens, herbs and root crops to supply area restaurants, retailers and farmers’ markets, including Local 127, The Bistro,

Nicholson’s, Whole Foods, Remke/Biggs, Orchids at the Hilton and Bridgetown Finer Meats. They also mill their own grains to produce whole wheat flour and cornmeal, and they have 85 beehives to produce quality honey. “We’re doing everything on a small scale, but we’re selling it,” Stewart said. “People want to buy their food locally.” And they also want to buy food they can trust, which is why Carriage House does not spray chemicals or pesticides on any of its food crops. “One of the cool things about the farm is that we’re almost completely sustainable,” Stewart said. “A lot of what we’re doing is what earned us the American Treasures Award.” He said the fun part is that they’re using some of the same farming techniques his ancestors did in the 1900s. “It’s nice to see Cincinnati and the Ohio Valley is starting to reclaim its signature food culture,” he said. For more information, visit www.carriagehousefarmllc. com.

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WKRC-TV Local 12’s Bob Herzog will be at this year’s Delhi Skirt Game. Last year, he greets Joan Moritz of Westwood and her friend, Dottie Garrett of Delhi Township. FILE PHOTO

Montana Ave. work nears completion Next project is Harrison Road upgrades By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

The Montana Avenue improvement project in Westwood is entering its final stages. Andréa Henderson, a project engineer with Cincinnati’s transportation and engineering department, said steps to finish the project are scheduled to begin the week of July 23. Those steps include grinding the existing pavement, resurfacing and installing new pavement markings and signs. “The project began in the third quarter of 2011 and will be

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substantially complete by midAugust,” she said. Henderson stopped by the Westwood Civic Association meeting Tuesday, July 17, to give residents an update on the construction work. Joel Kimmet, president of the civic association, said the group has worked closely with the city throughout the project and many members have been interested in how the work is progressing along the heavily-traveled road. Henderson said the Montana Avenue project encompasses a two-mile stretch from Boudinot Avenue to Farrell Drive. The work is intended to improve safety and reduce rear-end accidents, sideswipe accidents and fixed object accidents, she said. See WORK, Page A2 Vol. 84 No. 36 © 2012 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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BRIEFLY Church has block party

can apply for a library card. Each adult or child who completes a library card application will be entered in a drawing to receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, and will be rewarded with a free cheese coney. The first 20 children in attendance will also be able to pick a story book to take home.

Velocity Church, a new West Side church, will have a block party 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 27, at J.F. Dulles Elementary School, 6481 Bridgetown Road. There will be inflatable games, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn, and more. It’s all free. For more information, go to www.velocitychurch.me.

The chorus will be hosting an open house for men who love to sing, and might want to share that passion with audiences from around the world. The open house will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Harmony Lodge, 646 E. Epworth Ave. in Cincinnati. Directions to Harmony Lodge are available at www.southerngateway.org, or by calling 877474-2463. Guest registration will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Singing open house

During the closing ceremonies of the 2012 World Choir Games at U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory declared that, henceforth, Cincinnati would be known as the “City That Sings.” The packed house was treated to inspiring musical performances headlined by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and the May Festival Chorus. Among the thousands who performed during the two-week competition was Cincinnati’s Southern Gateway Chorus, who sang its way to a second place silver medal finish in their classification. Southern Gateway is a male barbershop chorus who have called Cincinnati home for more than 50 years.

Reading with chili

Gold Star Chili is teaming up with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to support the library’s summer reading program by hosting a Summer Reading Kids Night with the Green Township branch library 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Gold Star Chili, 4175 state route 128. Children’s Librarian Pamela Healy from the Green Township branch library will host a story time and hands-on activity for children 12 and under. During the Summer Reading Kids Night, adults and children both

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The seventh annual Taylor Alumni/Community Race will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at Shawnee Lookout Park. Everyone is invited to participate or watch. You do not need to be alumni to run. Food and water will be provided. Meet at the starting line at the back of the park near the playground and pavilion. Come a few minutes early to check in and look over the course and stay afterward to enjoy the snacks and drinks. It is a fun and challenging course that is free to all. Hamilton County Park Pass require for entrance to park You can also find our

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West Siders have a new option when they’re looking to satisfy a sweet tooth. Orange Leaf frozen yogurt is opening at 6173 Glenway Ave., Suite 9B, next to the Qdoba Mexican Grill in the Western Village shopping center across from Western Hills Plaza. B.J. Patel, who owns the West Side shop along with two other Orange Leaf locations in West Chester and Florence, Ky., said he planned to have the store open last week. He’s planning a grand opening celebration for Thursday, Aug. 2. Anyone who stops by from 6-9 p.m. that day will be treated to free frozen yogurt. Patel said when he had the grand opening for his Florence location the line for free frozen yogurt stretched more than a half mile out the door. He expects the people on the West Side to turn out in droves as well. The Western Hills shop will offer customers the choice of dozens of flavors and 32 different toppings,

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Vandals went on a recent destruction spree at Oakdale Elementary School, causing damage to several items. The Oak Hills Local School District issued an announcement Monday, July 16, detailing the vandalism. According the the news release, sometime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, July 14, nine double-pane windows were broken, an air conditioning unit was turned over on the roof, two vents were damaged, a condensation pipe was destroyed and several stepping stones were thrown from the roof of the school building located at 3850 Virginia Court. A surveillance camera captured footage of the destruction. Anyone who has information, is asked to call the Green Township Police Department at 574-0007 or the school district at 574-3200.

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sists of street resurfacing and curb repair, but Kimmet said it also involves the elimination of some big curves and some street realignment in areas where safety is a concern. In addition to the repaving, Harrison Avenue will also get new signs, new fire hydrants and traffic signal upgrades. Kimmet said Harrison Avenue desperately needs to be resurfaced. “It’s a rough road,” he said. “There are some spots where you feel like you’re driving over railroad tracks.” The Harrison Avenue project is expected to be finished by November 2013.

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At 6 p.m. the “ladies” will arrive to mingle with guests before the 7 p.m. game co-hosted by WKRCTV Local 12’s Bob Herzog and John Gumm. The theme of the game is Warner Brothers versus Walt Disney. During the game the teams will perform Olympic-themed skits and entertain the audience with other charades. “It’s truly a community event,” Kober said. At 9:30 p.m. the winner of Delhi Rising Star, a singing competition, will perform before fireworks, which begin at 10 p.m. Parking at the park is limited. A shuttle service will run from Delhi Plaza to Shiloh United Methodist Church to the park. For more information, visit www.delhiskirtgame.org or call Kober at 451-1197.

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Miami Twp. offers concerts

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Residents of Miami Township and the surrounding communities are invited to two free concerts in August. Miami Township presents its summer concert series Friday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 10, at the township community center, 3780 Shady Lane. Trustee Paul Beck said the township has been hosting the summer concerts for about five years, and this is the second year the venue is the new community center. He said the Miami Heights Civic Association, area businesses and private citizens donate money to make the concerts possible. “No township funds are used for these events,” he said. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. in the community center’s parking lot. In the event of rain, the concerts will move inside the community center. Ooh La La and The Greasers will perform at

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The Miami Township Community Center on Shady Lane will play host to two free concerts in August. Ooh La La and the Greasers perform Friday, Aug. 3, and Saffire Express performs Friday, Aug. 10. FILE PHOTO the Aug. 3 show, and Saffire Express will play the Aug. 10 show. Beck said at both concerts the Miami Heights Boy Scout Troop 418 will sell food and drinks, the Miami Township Fire Department will sell ice cream, the township will sell beer

and there will be a split-thepot raffle. The concerts are a nice way for the residents of Miami Township and its neighboring communities to get together and enjoy the summer, he said. The concerts typically draw good crowds of 300 to 400

people, he said. “It’s a great community event that is open to everyone,” Beck said. “It’s a good evening, and the people really enjoy it.” For more information, call the township administrative office at 941-2466.

Hearing check for children recommended before kindergarten An estimated 1.4 million young people in the U.S. have a hearing loss. Yet only 12 percent of them are receiving the help they need. A study by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) found that too many children with hearing loss are not getting help and are at risk for social, emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. “Children need to be able to hear in every environment including the classroom, home, community, on the playground or sports field,” said Laurie DeWine, one of the audiologists at The Place for Better Hearing in Bridgetown. “Even a mild hearing loss can create a handicapping condition for many chil-

dren and adolescents.” Too many parents hear the word “mild” and assume it means the hearing loss is not serious enough to do something about. Audiologist Stefanie Godbey explained, “Children with mild hearing loss can miss 25 to 50 percent of speech signals, especially during classroom discussions. Untreated hearing loss affects nearly all dimensions that even children with ‘minimal’ or unilateral (one ear) hearing loss are at risk academically when compared to their normal hearing peers.” Seventy-five percent of parents surveyed by BHI indicated their children experienced problems due to hearing loss. The most seri-

ous problems experienced impacted social skills, school grades and language development, emotional health, relationships with peers, self-esteem, and relationships with family. So, why don’t parents get their children’s hearing treated? The BHI study found that some parents minimized, denied, or in some instances, chose to ignore the seriousness of their child’s hearing loss. Three out of 10 parents expressed concern about how people might perceive their child if he or she wore hearing devices. The Place for Better hearing recommends your child have their hearing tested:

Western Hills Job Search Satellite Group welcomes all job seekers each Wednesday from 911 a.m. at the Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Avenue. The no-cost benefits include: » Dynamic speakers provide expertise in job search subjects. » Free resume review by Judy Rahm, Career Management fellow. » Free interpretation of Myers Briggs Type Instrument. » Contacts and support provided among the

group. » Free coffee available at 8:45. » Doughnuts and pastries in celebration of new employment. » Networking following the meeting. » Opportunity to post your resume for review by all church members. Scheduled speakers: » July 25 Dana Glasgo – Cincinnati career coach on interviewing. » Aug. 1 Nathalie Raymer – The Health Foundation on healthcare program impact. » Aug. 8 Todd Moore – Trinity Credit Counseling on credit scores and debt management. If any questions, contact Judy Rahm at 513.608.9359 or e-mail at thegcjgroup@gmail.com.

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Cincinanti Fire fills boots are invited to help CFD firefighters “put out the flame” on neuromuscular diseases by donating spare change to fill their boots. Money raised by the event will benefit Greater Cincinnati families in their battle with neuromuscular disease. CFD firefighters will collect on the following days: July 27; Aug. 10; Aug. 17; Aug. 24 from 4-7

The Cincinnati Fire Department continues its fundraising efforts with the Muscular Dystrophy Association by participating in their 2012 “Fill-theBoot” campaign. The program continues the life-long partnership between the International Association of Fire Fighters and the MDA. Community members

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Jenny Newman, 62, of Delhi Township has been grooming pets for 25 years. Here Newman grooms Sophie. MONICA BOYLSON/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

If you’ve ever felt motivated to begin an exercise program to walk or run and then you lost interest, here is a training program just for you… join other beginners, joggers and walkers, and discover the benefits of getting fit. Our eight week program offers you an enjoyable way to train and participate in a 5k event in your neighborhood. The program is convenient to you and your schedule. When We begin training on Monday, August 6. We meet weekly, every Monday and Thursday ending September 27. Two separate groups each day. One meets at 8:30 a.m. and the other at 6:30 p.m. This is an eight week program leading up to the Sophie’s Angel Run; Sunday, September 30; 8:30 a.m. Starts and ends at St. Jude Church. Where Our first group meets at Good Samaratin Outpatient Center on Glenway Avenue Who Beginning walkers and runners (however, anyone wishing to join is welcome). The training group is limited to 50 participants for each session (a.m. and p.m.) Cost to Join $50.00 - which includes perks, gift cards, information, an award celebration evening and a lot of fun!

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Delhi groomer celebrates 25 years By Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

Rows of cages hold cats and dogs who have been groomed and are yet to be groomed. On an elevated table, golden doodle Sophie stands patiently while Jenny Newman, 62, shaves the dog’s back. Owner of Jenny’s Grooming Inc. on Rapid Run Road, the Delhi Township resident has been preening pets for decades and this month is celebrating her 25th year in business. “Without my helpers, I couldn’t have done it,”

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Members of the Taylor High School class of 2012 line up before their graduation ceremony at the Aronoff Center. PROVIDED.

TAYLOR GRADUATION

This year141members of the Taylor High School class of 2012 graduated June 6 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Principal Tom Bailey welcomed the crowd, and speakers included salutatorian Daniel Rapking (“What Will Be Your Legacy?”) senior class president Olivia Hardtke (“Beautifully Unbal-

anced Thoughts”) and valedictorian Matthew Murphy (“The Best is Yet to Come”). Superintendent Rhonda Bohannon spoke about the impact of attitude entitled “Choosing Your Lens” just prior to Three Rivers Board of Education President Angie Weisgerber handing out the diplomas.

Lindsey Ashcraft, Amanda Struckman and Krystal Trifilio are all smiles before the ceremony at the Aronoff Center. PROVIDED.

Senior class president Olivia Hardtke helps salutatorian Daniel Rapking adjust his cap during Taylor's graduation ceremonies. PROVIDED.

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Mercy artist were in state competition Mother of Mercy High School’s Art Department had several artists advanced to the state competition of the 2012 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, and senior Morgan Fuller’s artwork was been accepted for display in the exhibition. More than a dozen Mercy art students submitted artwork into the regional competition. Ten pieces of work created by Mercy artists Jenni Bessller, Michele Dole, Molly Disimile, Monica Phipps, Mallory Grein, Amber Volmer, Brianna McCrea and Morgan Fuller moved on to the state competition, which included 12,000 pieces from 15 different regions. Fuller’s print, titled “Around We Go,” was one of 300 pieces of art selected for the 42nd Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Fukker was recognized during an awards ceremony.

District receives award The Oak Hills Local School District received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. “Clean and accurate record keeping are the foundation for good government, and the taxpayers can take pride in your commitment to accountability,” said Dave Yost, auditor of state. “We are honored to accept this award on behalf of the district,” said Oak Hills treasurer Ronda Johnson. “This recognition speaks to the great work of my staff and everyone across the District who shares our commitment to financial accountability.” The award is given to those entities that file an annual CAFR and timely financial reports in accordance with GAAP, as well as receive a “clean” audit report.

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Mercy High School senior Morgan Fuller's artwork was accepted to be displayed in the 2012 Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. PROVIDED

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The College of Mount St. Joseph’s master’s in reading science program, which is offered on the campus of Mayerson Academy, has been named an International Dyslexia Association (IDA) recognized program. This is the IDA’s highest category of recommendation which was only given to nine higher education programs this year. In addition, the Mount is the only college in Ohio to receive this recommendation. The IDA’s goal in conducting reviews of higher education reading programs is to identify and recommend programs that provide high quality and consistent teacher training in reading. The Mount’s reading science program is offered in partnership with Mayerson Academy and has received many accolades for its use of faculty from both institutions to provide a wide range of expertise in education. The IDA sought out the Mount’s program and did an independent review of the College’s courses for alignment with the IDA knowledge and practice standards. “We are very pleased to be a partner with the

Mount in this exemplary professional development program,” said Kathleen Ware, president of Mayerson Academy. “All children can learn to read by third grade. The Science of Reading Partnership is critical in making this a reality.” Dyslexia, a languagebased learning disability, is now recognized as a disability by the state of Ohio, said Amy Murdoch, Ph.D., assistant professor of education at the Mount. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading, but also with spelling, writing and pronouncing words. “The Mount’s reading science master’s program includes the best approaches to teaching every aspect of literacy, including dyslexia,” said Murdoch, who also serves on the HB 96 Planning Committee for the Dyslexia Pilot Project. With the IDA’s endorsement, the master of reading science degree will offer a dyslexia certificate beginning this summer to enable teachers to better serve students with reading disabilities. The certificate will involve taking

seven of the current reading science courses. “Studies show early intervention is necessary for young students with dyslexia to receive the level of the skilled reading instruction they need to learn to read,” said Richard Sparks, Ph.D., professor of education at the Mount and a renowned expert on language-based disabilities. “We want teachers to understand the science of reading, especially to have the tools to teach the students who have a reading disability. The dyslexia certificate enables teachers to be the best prepared to work with all students.” “Receiving IDA’s endorsement of the reading science graduate program recognizes the Mount as the ‘Mercedes-Benz’ of research to practice literacy education,” said Cathie Arnold, the Cincinnati campus director of Children’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati and a graduate of the reading sciences program. The IDA Standards emphasize the need for teachers to be trained more deeply in the structure of language, including the speech sound system, the writing system, the structure of sentences, the meaningful parts of words, and the meaning relationships among words .

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Kathryn Haller, Melissa Hutchinson and Steven Wise were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Purdue University. ■ The following students were named to the second semester dean’s list at Miami University: Lauren Allen, Aaron Baker, Stacey Bennet, Erin Bergmann, Rachel Blake, Leah Bock, Heather Boddy, Gretchen Bohman, Nicholas Brown, Ariana Bruggen, Kerry Caddell, Ashley Carr, Brandon Chabot, Gregory Condit, Elizabeth Cook, Trevor Cook, Tarra Dirkes, Brianna Doxsey, Jordan Dunnette, Sean Earl, Madeline Earley, Jacqueline Ehrman, April Ferneding, Matthew Fiora, Bryan Fries, Chelsea Groh, Kevin Haas, Jennifer Hanson, Joseph Healey, Kyle Hess, Scott Hickey, Heather Hoeffer, Justin Hucke, Laurie Jacob, Trevor Jordan, Alexander Kah, Lindsey Knorr, Emily Kreinest, Josh Kremer, Alexander Lewis, Samantha Luebbers, Ryan Martini, Michael Mellott, Katherine Moster, Steven Newman, Sara Nienaber, Emily Ober, Benjamin Proud, Carrie Ramsaur, Katherine Rohr, Melissa Rohr, Mark Ruhe, Madison Sabatelli, Emma Sallquist, Charlotte Schaeffer, Michael Schwarz, Jessica Seger, Erik Seyferth, Cathy Smith, Nicole Smith, Alison Stevens, Abigail Sturgill, Wyatt Thesing, Brian Thomas, Jenna Thompson, Eric Thorman, Elizabeth Uchtman, Mallory Waters, Stephanie Weber, Sky Weyer, Aislyn Wise and Abigail Zeinner.

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The following students have graduated from Northern Kentucky University: Timothy Barron, an educational leadership doctoral graduate degree major; Benjamin Bishop, a construction management undergraduate degree major; Latosha Black, a social

work graduate degree major; Amanda Boeshart, a music education undergraduate degree major; Tina Boyd, a human resource management graduate degree major; Caitlin Brown, a theater arts undergraduate degree major; George Canfield, a studio arts undergraduate degree major; Kara Costello, a nursing undergraduate degree major; Jenna Daniels, a construction management undergraduate degree major; Josh Feiser, a business informatics graduate degree major; Tamara Foster, a business administration undergraduate degree major; Aaron Geraci, a fine arts undergraduate degree major; Daniel Gerhardt, a computer information technology undergraduate degree major; Megan Giblin, a health science undergraduate degree major; Amanda Greene, an anthropology and biological sciences undergraduate degree major; Joann Harmeyer, a health science undergraduate degree major; Jennifer Hernandez Lamb, an accounting graduate degree major; Emily Herrmann, an elementary education undergraduate degree major; John Hoffman, an industrial organizational psychology undergraduate degree major; Amanda Huster, a radiologic technology undergraduate degree major; Lindsey Ingram, a psychology undergraduate degree major; Caprise Johnson, a liberal studies undergraduate degree major; Sheena Kambule, a respiratory care undergraduate degree major; Debra Kasel, an educational leadership doctoral graduate degree major; Khoi Le, a mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology undergraduate degree major;

Catherine Meyer, a human resource management undergraduate degree major; Alex Meyer, a computer information technology undergraduate degree major; Jason Niklas, a computer science undergraduate degree major; Kimberly Pastura, a business administration undergraduate degree major; LaTosha Posey, a business administration graduate degree major; Laura Prost, a nursing undergraduate degree major; Lindsay Rack, a nursing undergraduate degree major; Tracy Rogers, a primary care nurse practitioner graduate degree major; Kevin Rohrmeier, a marketing undergraduate degree major; Sarah Seibert, a criminal justice undergraduate degree major; Jennifer Smith, a nursing undergraduate degree major; Victor Sprague, an accounting graduate degree major; Lin Sun, an integrative studies graduate degree major; Monica Tenhover, a theater arts performance undergraduate degree major; Brandon Webb, an electronic media and broadcasting undergraduate degree major; Paul Weeden, an electronic media and broadcasting undergraduate degree major; Stacey Welch, a middle grades education undergraduate degree major; and Donna White, a nursing executive leadership undergraduate degree major.

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Richmond works through 1st-time struggles Oak Hills grad enjoys time, matures with Rangers organization By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

GREEN TWP. — Every athlete experiences some struggles along the way to the pinnacle of their particular sport. After working his way through the first two stages of Aball, Oak Hills grad Josh Richmond is amid the biggest struggle thus far in his career with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in High-A, an affiliate for the Texas Rangers. “So far I haven’t been seeing the success I anticipated at the beginning of the year,” Richmond

said. “It’s a tough game; it’s a grind. I’ve grown a lot as a person and a player this year. It’s the first time in my career I’m seeing failure at the plate.” Richmond want to get things turned around after hitting just .164 with19 RBI in 232 at-bats, but he knows everybody goes through slumps. “Although I haven’t had the best season, I’ve learned a lot and matured as a player,” he said. “On this journey you need to see a little bit of failure, you definitely are going to. It’s made me take a step back and learn a lot about the game.” About 16 months ago, Rich-

Fun event held in honor of Nocheck By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

GREEN TWP. — On Saturday, Aug. 4, at Woodhaven Swim Club, a memorial swim meet will honor former Oak Hills swim coach Mike Nocheck, who died June 22 of pancreatic cancer. The Oak Hills swimming and diving alumni have created the Mick Nocheck Scholarship Fund with all proceeds from the event going to the fund. The scholarship will be given out each year to an Oak Hills senior swimmer or diver. “The event is a fun swim meet,” Oak Hills athletic director Jan Wilking said. “We will have many races and funky relays. All ages are welcome to swim or cheer on the swimmers. There will be food, drinks and baked

good for sale along with other fundraising items.” Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the races beginning around 5:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door for admittance and the race events are $3 each. Those unable to attend Aug. 4 can drop off donations at Oak Hills High School c/o Nicole Lane, with checks payable to Oak Hills Athletic Boosters or OHAB for the Coach Nocheck Memorial Scholarship fund. Write “Coach Nocheck memorial fund” in the memo section. Donations also can be mailed to: OHAB, P.O. Box 58451, Cincinnati, Ohio 45258. Attention: Nicole Lane, OHAB treasurer. For details regarding the event or the scholarship fund, visit facebook.com/CoachNocheckMemorialScholarship.

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mond was blessed with his No. 1 fan when his son was born. Although he dedicates everything he can to the game of baseball, his priorities have changed. “He definitely comes first in my life,” Richmond said. “My relationship with God and my son is my life. I love baseball. I live to play the game. My entire life revolves around the game, but it is so much more to be a father, and to see him watch me is an amazing feeling. I love it and it makes it easier to go out and work hard and do what I do knowing I am setting an example for him.” The Richmonds are a baseball

family going back to Josh’s father who played at Eastern Kentucky, down to his two younger brothers who currently play. “(Baseball) is really big,” he said. “We’ve always been a baseball family. I grew up watching my father and now my brothers are watching me. My boy is already hitting off the tee. I come home and he is sweating after playing on the tee with his mom.” Richmond, who is getting married in October 2013, isn’t just a father, but a role model for his younger brother, Jake, who is a senior at Oak Hills and already receiving offers to play college

ball. Josh is doing whatever he can to help little brother through the process. “That is the one thing that makes me feel so good is to be able to give him advice,” the elder Richmond said. “I had my dad, but I was kind of the first one to do this, the first one to sign professionally. He definitely calls me and takes in everything I tell him. I try to relay everything I can and try to help. I just try to tell him you are going to fail, especially in baseball. It’s the only sport you can do everything right, hit a missile and they catch it.”

Swimming through trials Former Yellow Jacket just misses chance at Olympics By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

CLEVES — When you believe you are the best at something, it is never easy to handle failure. That is the case for Taylor High School graduate Josh Schneider after failing to qualify for the 2012 Olympics after a fourthplace finish in the 50-meter freestyle finals. “It’s surprising and disappointing (that I didn’t make the Olympics),” Schneider said. “It’s an excuse, but my legs locked up the final 15-meters before the wall and that is typically my ace-in-the-hole. That was shocking and I’m still upset about that as well. “I think initially I was very upset and told myself I’m done with (swimming),” he said. “Luckily my pride isn’t letting me hang my hat. I’m going to take time off first. I need to get that itch back slowly.” Things are going to change for the former Yellow Jacket. After swimming with SwimMac Carolina during the trials, Schneider plans on moving back to Cincinnati from Charlotte, N.C., and start to work

Taylor High School graduate Josh Schneider (second-from-the-right, gold cap) jumps in the water for the men's 50-meter freestyle semifinal at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday, June 30, in Omaha, Neb. Schneider swam a personal best time of 21.78, but did not qualify for the Olympics after a fourth-place finish. THANKS TO MARK HUMPHREY/ASSOCIATED PRESS AND JEFF GEISER/UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI ATHLETICS

with his former and current University of Cincinnati swimming coach Monty Hopkins. Schneider wants to dedicate100 percent of his focus on the 50free and drop the 100 from his competition schedule. “I want to hit the weight room four times and week and the pool three times,” he said. “I’m going to work with Hopkins and coordinate with him so we both can be happy.” Even with a plan in mind, the past two weeks have been hard on Schneider. “Not right now because the Olympics are the only thing I care about,” he said. “When I’m lying in bed, it’s harder to sleep and I’m a little depressed. It’s tough. I truly think I could have

been the best in the world. I had my chance and I missed it. Other people beat me.” Making it to the Olympics is Schneider’s main goal, but he has other plans for his future. Before swimming the 50-free finals, Schneider told nbcolympics.com if he qualified for the Olympics he wanted to give the NFL a shot. Even though he isn’t going to London, the NFL is still on Schneider’s mind. Schneider beat a Buffalo Bills wide receiver in the 40yard dash while training in Charlotte earlier this year. “I do want to try (to make the NFL),” he said. “Definitely not this season, it’s too late. I kind of have an avenue to go if I want to give it a shot.”

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Tumblers take title The Queen City Trampoline and Tumbling team at Kids First Sports Center conducted the OH/KY state meet recently in the Ronnie Grandison Academy Gym. There were 13 teams and 173 athletes from across Ohio and Kentucky vying for individual athlete scores to qualify for the Junior Olympic National Championships in Long Beach, Calif., in July. High Point scores for all events-trampoline, double mini trampoline, tumbling and synchronized trampoline-are awarded based on level with no variation to gender or age. Ohio and Kentucky High Point scores are tallied to award team championships. The team has enjoyed an undefeated season with a 36-0 record. For the 10th year running, QCTNT won Trampoline and earned all High Points awarded for this

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A few of the 34 members of the Queen City Trampoline and Tumbling team inspect their winnings after the announcement of State Awards. They are, from left: Front, Rachel Cogen (Blue Ash), Alex Frodge (West Chester), Annie Garretson (Indian Hill), Anna Fischesser (Mason); middle, Rachel Darrah (Mason), Tori Smith (Blue Ash), Zach Busam (Northern Kentucky), Savannah Williams (West Chester); back, coach Annette Sargent (Mason), Lindsey Miller (Loveland), Grant Fischesser (Mason), Lauren Satcher (West Chester), Katie Garretson (Indian Hill), Kayla Wirtz (Oak Hills) and coach Steve Anderson. THANKS TO AMY ROSENBERG

event. The team went on to acquire the most High Points for all the other events as well, making a clean sweep of both Ohio and Kentucky. This sweep is the second time in the

team’s 14-year history. The team has 34 athletes supported by a Booster Club and is coached by Steve Anderson (World Class Level Tumbler) and Annette Sargent.

The West Stars win the 13U Blue Ash Wood Bat Championships, recently. The team played three games in a row and won all three. In back, from left, are Matt Doerger, Adam Doerger and Head Coach Jeff Watson. In middle are Austin Watson, Drew Greiner, Justin Pickerell, Sam Otten, Michael Corcoran, Ryan Baker and Tony Timmers. In front are Tyler Jackson, Daniel Sizemore, Ryan Doerger (bat boy), Evan Willwerth, Ryan Sullivan and Michael McGregor. Not pictured are coaches Jim Sullivan and Tony Stolze. THANKS TO SANDY DOERGER

Locals join Flyers at AAU Junior Olympics games in Texas Aug. 6 Intermediate Boys (ages 15 to 16). Eleven of the Flyers’ 18 long jumpers qualified. Two more athletes qualified for high jump, while two athletes qualified for the pentathlon and one for the triple jump. Both Flyer hurdlers qualified and the remaining Flyers earned spots in open sprints, hurdles, shot put, discus, and the javelin. Bond Hill Flyers competing in the 2011 AAU Ju-

Under the tutelage of Head Coach Greg Johnson, 32 members of the Bond Hill Flyers Track Club have earned the right to compete at this year’s AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston, Texas, from July 30 through Aug. 6. Last weekend’s AAU National Qualifier Meet at Wittenberg University, two of BHF’s 4x100 meter relay teams captured first place in their classifications: Primary Girls (ages 5 to 8) and

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Ordinance bad for ratepayers I’m writing to highlight a Cincinnati ordinance related to the method of awarding contracts for MSD projects. As many Hamilton County residents are aware, the county owns the Metropolitan Sewer District while the City of Cincinnati oversees management of the operation. City Council passed an ordinance on April 18, 2012, establishing a pilot program that changes how Metropolitan Sewer District awards contracts to small businesses for work valued between $50,000 and $250,000. The council passed the ordinance to create a competitive advantage in the bidding process for businesses located within the city limits. The city, in compliance with this new ordinance, awards contracts to Cincinnati businesses when they are willing to match the lowest and best bid received by the city from a non-local business. This program seeks to promote Cincinnati businesses, increase employment, and increase tax revenue. Unfortunately, the ordinance passed by City Council discriminates against businesses bidding in good faith outside the city. To illustrate the problem, Cincinnati’s purchasing depart-

ment opens bidding for MSD services to all interested parties. Once received, a purchasing agent opens Chris Monzel the bids for COMMUNITY PRESS consideration. GUEST COLUMNIST If the lowest and best bid was not submitted by a business within the city, the purchasing agent may conduct a “do over.” At this point, small businesses within the city, that have submitted bids, are given an opportunity to look at their competitor’s bid, make adjustments and submit an acceptable (winning) bid. This process assures the maximum number of contracts within the $50,000 to $250,000 range are awarded to businesses located within the city of Cincinnati. As a commissioner representing all municipalities throughout the county, I see the financial disadvantage and lost opportunities to perform MSD work for vendors and contractors headquartered in our townships, villages and small cities. This new pilot program destroys the spirit of open bidding on MSD projects. MSD ratepayers throughout

Hamilton County are experiencing significant annual increases in water and sewer rates to comply with the 1996 consent decree. Businesses throughout Hamilton County, paying these rates, should have an equal opportunity to derive financial benefit from MSD projects. This city ordinance, although well-intentioned, will also lead to spiraling costs, as businesses within the city optimize their advantage in winning contracts. Non-local businesses will eventually cease bidding on MSD contracts, further inflating project costs. The city may realize more tax revenue from these city businesses, but the money ultimately comes from the pockets of ratepayers throughout the county. Every level of government is facing fiscal challenges during these tough economic times, but creating a bidding process that chooses winners and losers in Hamilton County is not an acceptable way to generate new revenue for the city. Chris Monzel is a Hamilton County Commissioner. Email him at chris.monzel@hamilton-co.org.

MEETINGS Here is a list of government meetings in the Western Hills Press area: » Cheviot City Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at city hall, 3814 Harrison Ave. Phone: 661-2700. Mayor: Samuel Keller. » Cincinnati City Council meets at 2 p.m. every Wednesday in room 300 at Cincinnati City Hall, 801 Plum St. When there is a Monday holiday, all meetings including committee

meetings are pushed back a day. » Village of Cleves Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Cleves Municipal Building, 101 North Miami Ave. Phone: 941-5127 for information. » Green Township Trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the administration building, 6303 Harrison Ave. Phone: 574-4848. » Miami Township Board of

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not for Dusty

I just finished reading Tina Modafari’s article and she was writing the same thing that played over in my head after reading Dusty Rhodes article last week. She hit the nail on the head. It is nice to see that other people agree with your own thoughts. About a month ago Dusty wrote in the Enquirer that President Obama was at war with his church and he is not going to vote for President Obama. The Catholic Church is being political with the signs in front of the Catholic churches. I always had respect for Dusty Rhodes but now I am not going to vote for him. Patsy Brockmeyer Westwood

Not what we need

The current healthcare bill is a tax, the largest tax increase in the history of the United States. Supreme Court Judge Roberts upheld it as a tax and further commented, “We possess neither the expertise nor the prerogative to make policy judgments. Those decisions are entrusted to our nation’s elected leaders, who can be thrown out of office if the people disagree with them. It is not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.” Within the bill/tax are great pork, unlimited abortion and comfort/limited care for many. Technicians versus physicians are being trained to handle the overload, 80 percent of physi-

cians interviewed since the ruling state they will retire from the industry, the high taxes will increase layoffs for small businesses and the government will hire more than 16,000 additional government/IRS employees to collect and process such taxes. And with the ruling clarifying the bill is a tax, this places the stability and future of the bill in the hands of voters and those we elect into office. Healthcare is still in great need of revision and the current version is not the affordable health care act that American’s need. Theresa Czyzyk Bridgetown

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Walking the walk in Covedale Avid walkers agree – walking frees the mind, replenishes the body and stirs the soul. So, why is it that people don’t walk more? According to urban planner Andres Duany, “People will walk if walking is convenient and pleasant.” Unfortunately, new spreadout auto-dependent development offers little in the way of pedestrian-friendly environments. But neighborhoods designed in the traditional manner, like Covedale, have sidewalks and catwalks that connect residents to meaningful destinations. So places to pray, shop, study, play, dine and relax are easily accessible by foot. Street patterns also affect the walking experience. Instead of cul-de-sacs feeding into a busy “collector road” the grid network of traditional neighborhoods provides multiple routes between destinations. Narrow streets with on-street parking calms traffic, and parked cars and curb trees act as barriers between the sidewalk and moving cars – also helping to make walking pleasant, interesting and safe. In short, traditional neighborhoods are designed for people, not automobiles. And the quality of life they engender is not going un-noticed. Social observers explain that people are not only more physically fit but are much friendlier – or at least less sociopathic – when they walk. Why? Because when driving we compete for

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space, which by nature is an adversarial relationship; our only means of communicating is the sound of the Jm Grawe horn and the COMMUNITY PRESS gesture of the GUEST COLUMNIST hand. But when time is spent enjoying pleasant, pedestrianfriendly public space, and the sociability it engenders, we are more likely to learn the civic arts of conversation and just simply getting along. Certainly there is more than one way to live. So, when choosing a place of residence it’s good to know how a neighborhood’s configuration can affect one’s lifestyle. In Covedale we seem to enjoy more of life’s simple pleasures, like walking and meeting neighbors on the street and getting to know them – and their dogs – or simply sitting on the porch and waving at passers by, “exotic rituals” that gives Covedale its “Hi neighbor!” charm. To be fair, in the “one size fits all” sense, there is no perfect neighborhood. But if you think that blending thoughtful sesign with a spirit of neighborliness is a good idea, then welcome to Covedale, where neighbors become friends! Jim Grawe is the co-founder of the Covedale Neighborhood Association.

Western Hills Press Editor Marc Emral memral@communitypress.com, 853-6264 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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UC player: Live a good lifestyle J.K. Schaffer, University of Cincinnati football player, visited St. Ignatius during a recent DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation. DARE is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. St. I fifth graders have been participating in the program for nine weeks learning about substance abuse, bullying, internet safety, and more. Cpl. Jay Schmitt, who was recently named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, led the effort at St. Ignatius and invited the former UC athlete to speak at the event. Schaffer spoke to the students for 35 minutes, giving real life examples of how actions have consequences and the importance of staying clean. He remembers participating in the program when he was a young student at St. I’s. “DARE put me on the right path at a good age. It helped me

University of Cincinnati football player J.K. Schaffer speaks about the importance of living a good lifestyle at St. Ignatius School. PROVIDED. to build a good foundation to get off on the right foot, to live a good lifestyle, and to stay smart,” he said. Fifth-grader Rachel McAninch was impacted by Schaffer and commented, “I think his speech was important because he said how DARE helped him

in his life now. We still get the opportunity to do DARE and be able to know right from wrong.” The DARE program is one of many efforts by St. Ignatius to focus on the whole child including their social, emotional, and physical well being.

Y SCHOLARSHIP

Justin Kohler, a recent graduate from Elder High School, received a $300 music scholarship from the Gamble-Nippert YMCA and The Y Women’s Club in June. Those present were May Ann Vennemeyer, vice president; Judy Link treasurer; Trish Kitchell, executive director of the YMCA; Kohler; Joan Klug, president of The Y Women's Club; Pat Jones, in charge of raffle tickets; and Ginny Hosel, recording secretary. Justin will attend Bowling Green University in the fall to pursue his career THANKS TO LISA DESATNIK.

Lodging management students meet for first time The 10 sophomores sat in a meeting room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, preparing for a high school career program that hasn’t actually begun but already discussing their future after graduation. They are part of the first class in the Great Oaks Lodging Management and Hospitality Services program which begins this fall. They came from across the area and listened to hotel managers and executives describe the industry and what students should expect to learn. “What was your biggest challenge?” asked one student. Donna Weitlauf, operations manager at Crowne Plaza, described the night she was called in at 2:30 a.m. when a broken water pipe forced 25 travelers out of their rooms. “Can you move from one ho-

tel to another?” asked another student during a discussion of the differences between full-service, luxury, and boutique hotels. “Absolutely,” replied John Reeve of the Holiday Inn-Sharonville. “In fact, your career can advance faster when you move from place to place and get a variety of experiences.” This connection between business leaders and students is important, said instructor Deb Moy. “Each student will work100 hours in internships at the hotels represented here, so the managers need to know the students ahead of time. And our students are getting an inside look at the business even before they begin the program.” The students chose the Lodging Management program for a variety of reasons. “I came because I’ll have the chance to

learn to make personal connections with people,” said Courtney Osborne of Harrison. “My generation needs to know how to make a good first impression and how to deal with people, and we have to master that at a young age.” “This is such a growing field that there are plenty of opportunities,” said Megan Coyle of Oak Hills. Brian Renz of Milford said the variety appealed to him. “I like the fact that each day is different,” he said. “I don’t want to do the same work day after day after day.” The sound of a cart full of dishes being wheeled down the hallway interrupted their thoughts briefly, but their enthusiasm soon took over. “So far, I’m liking this!” said Angela McMahan of Mason.

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Awards

The following local students were honored at Xavier University’s All Honors Day: Anna Ahlrichs, Jessica Pachko, Keith Schenkel and Stephanie Vorherr received the Athletic Director’s Award, presented to student-athletes who have maintained a GPA of 3.25 to 3.49. Christopher Burger received the Achieving Seniors Award, given to seniors who have participated in an NCAA Division I sport for four years at Xavier and maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. John Burger, Rachel Clark and Corey Zielinski received the Deans’ Athletic Award, given to student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Theresa Hennard received a Gold X-Key Achievement Award, which recognizes students’ well-rounded co-curricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. Junior and senior students are eligible for the award based upon the breadth and depth of their campus involvement and academic achievement. Timothy Horton, Laura Kaiser and Sean O’Connor received the Hauck Physics Research Award. Frederick A. Hauck’s gift provides funding for special student research projects. Julie Krechting and Hannah Wagner were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society. Chelsea Lipps received the Mary Dahlstrom Scholarship, granted for the junior year to an outstanding elementary education major demonstrating active involvement in student activities. Tracy Minich received the Silver X-Key Achievement Award, which recognizes students’ wellrounded co-curricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. First-year and sophomore students are eligible for the award based upon the breadth of their campus involvement and academic achievement. Michael Pekel received the Music Award, presented to music majors who have demonstrated outstanding musical and academic achievement and dedicated leadership in the activities of the department of music. Julie Tritschler received the Gold X-Key Achievement Award, which recognizes students’ well-rounded co-curricular involvement and contributions to the Xavier community. Junior and senior students are eligible for this Gold X-Key based upon the breadth and depth of their campus involvement and academic achievement. She also received the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership. Representing Xavier’s highest achieving students, the awards are given annually to junior, senior and graduate students, who have demonstrated outstanding overall service, scholarship and leadership for the benefit of the Xavier community during their collegiate career.

Dean’s list

Julie Murray was named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Saint Francis. ■ The following students were named to the winter quarter dean’s list at Wright State University: Chloe Caldwell, Amber Crowley-Gall, Nicholas Doll, Kalia Haile, Maddie Haynes, Brandon Hunt, Allyson Janson, Erica Page, Emily Reddington, Ashley Schramm and Janiqua Williams.

Graduates

The following students graduated from the University of Cincinnati after the winter quarter: Kimberly Dolan, bachelor of

science in nursing; Jonathan Drengler, bachelor of business administration; Stephanie Dupont, associate of applied business; Emilie Geiler, bachelor of science; Cody Gillespie, bachelor of business administration; Jennifer Goetz, bachelor of science in nursing; Michael Goldschmidt, bachelor of arts; Jonathan Hembree, associate of science in information technology; Gary Henderson, bachelor of arts; Meghan Hewitt, bachelor of science in nursing; Lauren Hicks, bachelor of arts; Jason Huber, bachelor of business administration; Michael Joseph, associate of technical studies; Sean Kellner, bachelor of business administration; Tammy Kihm, bachelor of science; Nichole Kinney, bachelor of science in nursing; Lauren Koch, master of business administration; Gerald Laake, bachelor of science in construction management; Douglas Lee, bachelor of science; Richard Linnemann, bachelor of science; Ashley Maier, bachelor of arts; Maria Martini, bachelor of science in nursing; Cathy Matthews, bachelor of science in nursing; Sean McGrath, bachelor of science in design; Jennifer Merritt, bachelor of science in nursing; Alexander Meyer, bachelor of science in biomedical engineering; Linda Murray, bachelor of science in nursing; Joelle Murray-Lauck, bachelor of arts; Trinh Nguyen, associate of arts; Alex Osborn, bachelor of science; Kapil Parashar, master of arts; Sarah Rank, bachelor of science in nursing; Candace Reed, bachelor of arts; Paul Roemer, bachelor of science; Winifred Rosa, bachelor of science; Erin Rosenberger, bachelor of science in nursing; Philip Schulman, bachelor of arts; Shawn Schulz, bachelor of science; Stephen Souders, bachelor of science; Rebecca Stern, bachelor of science in nursing; Edward Stone, bachelor of arts; James Streckfuss, doctor of philosophy; Amanda Strong, bachelor of arts; Valerie Tate, bachelor of science in nursing; Raymond Tensing, bachelor of science; Maryann Thomas, bachelor of science in nursing; Amy Thompson, bachelor of science in nursing; Roxann Tillinghast, bachelor of arts; Jason Tyree, bachelor of science in nursing; Daniel Veddern, bachelor of business administration; Jason Walter, bachelor of science; Jonathan Warren, bachelor of science in computer science; Stephanie White, bachelor of science in nursing; Noelle Wiehe, bachelor of arts; Caitlin Wright, bachelor of arts; and Alexandra Zappasodi, bachelor of business administration.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, JULY 26 Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Exhibit showcases student work from the 2011-2012 school year. Free. Presented by College of Mount St. Joseph. 244-4314; www.msj.edu. Delhi Township.

The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. $10-$20. Presented by Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Exercise Classes

Senior Citizens

Gentle Beginners Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 7-8 p.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Gentle progression of postures to ease into a fulfilling Ashtanga practice. Each class engaging in a flow of asanas, creating a moving meditation of energy and heat. Family friendly. $7 drop-in, $30 for five-class pass, $49 for 10-class pass, $85 for 20-class pass. Presented by Yoga by Marietta. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township. Boot Camp, 7-8 p.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Combination of strength training and conditioning that will help you improve strength, lower body fat, improve body composition and improve aerobic and anaerobic capacity. $10. 451-4905. Westwood.

Pinochle, Noon-4 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Arthritis Exercise, Noon-12:45 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Workout to videos geared to help lessen arthritis symptoms. For seniors. Free. 385-3780. Green Township. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Weight loss support and accountability. For seniors. $28 annual fee. 385-3780. Green Township.

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Health / Wellness Balancing Hormones Naturally, 6-7 p.m., Aroma’s Java and Gelato, 6407 Bridgetown Road, Main dining room. Information on natural alternatives to address PMS and menopause symptoms. Ages 21 and up. Free. Presented by Foundation for Wellness Professionals. 574-3000. Green Township.

Recreation Thursday Night Lightz, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Edgewater Sports Park, 4819 E. Miami River Road, Heads-up car and motorcycle drag racing, burnout competition, music, food and $1 beers. Gates open 6 p.m. $5 off at participating sponsors. $10; $15 to race, requirements available online. Presented by Thursday Night Lightz. 874-2508; www.facebook.com/ThursdayNightLightz. Cleves.

Senior Citizens Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, $1. 385-3780. Green Township. Open Bridge, 12:15-3:15 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Free. 385-3780. Green Township.

FRIDAY, JULY 27 Art Exhibits Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4314; www.msj.edu. Delhi Township.

Community Dance Butler Squares, 7:30-10 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, 6736 Ohio 128, Plus-level square dance club open to all experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Miamitown.

Exercise Classes Tone and Strength, 9-10 a.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Combination of upper body, lower body and core strengthening exercises mixed in with light conditioning and stretching. $10. 451-4905. Westwood.

Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Locally produced food items. Free. Presented by Lettuce Eat Well. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Art & Craft Classes Books Alive! for Kids, 11 a.m., Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., Interactive program combines sight, sound and touch by presenting a book, engaging children in a performance and providing a handson, make-it-and-take-it craft. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4460; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. West Price Hill.

Civic Yard Trimmings Drop-off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Hamilton County residents may drop off yard trimmings. Free to all Hamilton County Residents. Bring proof of residency. Landscapers and commercial establishments not eligible to participate. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

Exercise Classes Zumba Class, 9-9:30 a.m., Curves - Miami Heights/Cleves, 3797 Shady Lane, $2. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Heights. Vinyasa Flow Yoga for Fitness, 9-10 a.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Practice ancient styles and modern mix of vinyasa flows, with integrated music. $10, free for members. 451-4900. Westwood. Boot Camp, 9-10 a.m., Western Sports Mall, $10. 451-4905. Westwood.

Festivals Our Lady of Lourdes Family Festival, 5-11 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, Free. 922-0715; www.lourdes.org. Westwood.

Literary - Story Times Books Alive for Kids Summer Library Tour, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave., Combines sight, sound and touch by presenting a book, engaging children in performance and providing hands-on make-it-and-take-it craft. Free. Presented by Learning Through Art Inc. 242-6028; www.learningthroughart.com. West Price Hill.

Music - Blues Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Poppy’s Tavern, 5510 Rybolt Road, Free. 574-6333. Green Township.

On Stage - Theater The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $10-$20. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Festivals

Recreation

Our Lady of Lourdes Family Festival, 5-11 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, 2832 Rosebud Drive, Beer garden, food, games for all ages, raffle, rides and more. Free. 922-0715; www.lourdes.org. Westwood.

Kids Olympics Celebration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Refuge Coffee Bar, 5010 Glenway Ave., Specialty drinks and games for all ages. Olympics shows on three flatscreen TVs. 429-4215. Price Hill.

Music - Blues Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Drew’s on the River, 4333 River Road, $3. 451-1157. Riverside.

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Summer Camp Religious/VBS Fun in the Son, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., New Hope Community Church, 3707 Edgewood Drive, Ages 5-12. Water games, crafts, snacks and a Bible lesson. Free. 6612428; www.visitnewhope.org. Green Township.

Billiards, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Free. 385-3780. Green Township.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 Art Exhibits Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4314; www.msj.edu. Delhi Township.

Exercise Classes

The Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre’s 31st annual summer musical, “The Wedding Singer,” kicks off Friday, July 27, at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. It’s 1985 and Robbie Hart was New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, he makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Tickets are $20 for the gold section, $14, $12 for college students and senior citizens, and $10 for high school students and younger. For more information, call 241-6550. Pictured from front left are Reggie Hemphill as Sammy and Kelcey Steele as Robbie; second row, Dorsey Ziller as Rosie, Kalie Kaimann as Linda and Lindsey Mullen as Julia; third row, Brian Spencer as George and Jo Ellen Pellman as Holly. THANKS TO JENNIFER PERRINO.

Sunday, July 29 Civic Yard Trimmings Drop-off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 946-7766; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

Education Historic 1795 Cabin and Schoolhouse, 2-5 p.m., Shawnee Lookout Park, 2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. North Bend.

Exercise Classes Yoga, 4-5 p.m., Guenthner Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, Strengthen, stretch and tone with gentle postures that release tension rand support the integrity of the spine. Family friendly. $7 walk-in; $120 for 10 classes. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights. Zumba, 10-11 a.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Latin dance-inspired fitness program combines dance and aerobic elements to create fun and challenging workout. $10. 451-4905. Westwood.

Festivals Our Lady of Lourdes Family Festival, 5-11 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, Free. 922-0715; www.lourdes.org. Westwood.

Music - Benefits Bobapalooza, 1-9 p.m., Legends, 3801 Harrison Ave., Scheduled to appear: The Sonny Moorman Group, Robin Lacy and Dezydeco, Chuck Brisbin and the Tuna Project, Dallas Moore, Cheryle Renee, Kenny Cowden, Kelly Thomas, and friends and Rock Candy. Doors open at noon. Food, split-the-pot, raffles and entertainment. Benefits Bob Cushing’s medical recover fund. $10. 662-1222; www.legendscincinnati.com. Cheviot.

On Stage - Theater The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $10-$20. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Art Exhibits Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4314; www.msj.edu. Delhi Township.

Exercise Classes Gentle Beginners Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 7-8 p.m., EarthConnection, $7 drop-in, $30 for five-class pass, $49 for 10-class pass, $85 for 20-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township. Yoga for Rookies: An Introduction, 5:45-6:45 p.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, For participants who have never tried yoga. Class introduces each practitioner to a progression of pranayama

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Senior Citizens Chair Volleyball, 10 a.m.-noon, Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Indoor Cornhole, 10 a.m.-noon, Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Pinochle, Noon-4 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3853780. Green Township.

Summer Camp Religious/VBS Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 3628 Boudinot Ave., Bible time, crafts, games, snack, Bible challenge and music. For Ages 4 to fifth grade. Free. 661-5166; www.gracemin.org. Westwood.

Summer Camp - YMCA Traditional Day Camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave., Ages 6-12. Monday-Friday. $130 per week for YMCA member, $160 per week for non-member. 661-1105. Westwood.

TUESDAY, JULY 31 Art Exhibits Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4314; www.msj.edu. Delhi Township.

Exercise Classes Pilates Mat Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Guenthner Physical Thera-

py, 5557 Cheviot Road, Taught by Judy Feazell. Family friendly. $15 drop-in; $120 for 10 classes. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights. Body Sculpt, 6-7 p.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Divided into 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of upper body toning, 15 minutes of core/ab toning and 15 minutes of leg toning. $10. 451-4905; westernsportmall.com. Westwood. Boot Camp, 6-7 a.m., Western Sports Mall, $10. 451-4905. Westwood. TRX Training, 7-8 p.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Consists of body-weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. $10. 451-4905. Westwood.

Farmers Market Sayler Park Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Sayler Park, Parkland Avenue and Monitor Street, Farmers Market with homegrown items like fruits, vegetables, desserts, salsas, relishes, jam and olive oil. Presented by Sayler Park Village Council. 675-0496. Sayler Park.

Literary - Story Times Summer Reading Kids Night, 6-7 p.m., Gold Star Chili Cleves, 4175 Ohio 128, Includes story time and hands-on activity. First 20 children receive story book to take home. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 353-0709. Cleves.

Senior Citizens Quilting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Make blankets to donate to Project Linus and Children’s Hospital. For seniors. 385-3780. Green Township. Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, $1. 385-3780. Green Township. Ceramics, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township. Stability Ball, 9:30-10 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Bring your own stability ball and work on strengthening your core. For seniors. 385-3780. Green Township. Euchre, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Open game. For seniors. 385-3780. Green Township. Pattern Dancing, 1-2:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Learn line dancing and have fun while exercising. For seniors. Free. 385-3780. Green Township.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes, 5:30-6:45 p.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Sequence of postures to increase strength, flexibility and allow release of stress. Family friendly. $7 drop-in, $30 for five-class pass, $49 for 10-class pass, $85 for 20-class pass. Presented by Yoga by Marietta. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township. Yoga for the Back, 7-8 p.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Students use breath and movement to lengthen and strengthen the back muscles. Family friendly. $7 drop-in, $30 for five-class pass, $49 for 10class pass, $85 for 20-class pass. Presented by Yoga by Marietta. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township.

On Stage - Theater The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $10-$20. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Senior Citizens Pinochle, Noon-4 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3853780. Green Township. Vintage Artist, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Place for artists to paint together. Beginners welcome. Bring own supplies. For seniors. Free. 385-3780. Green Township. Knitting and Crocheting, 10-11:30 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Knit or crochet blankets for Project Linus. Yarn provided. For seniors. Free. 385-3780. Green Township. Wood Carving, 1-3 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Carve with Greenwood Chippers. Many different techniques used: relief carvings, scroll saw, figurines. Bring own tools. For seniors. Free. 3853780. Green Township. Wii Bowling, 2-3:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Free. 385-3780. Green Township. Zumba Gold, 1-2 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Modified Zumba for seniors with standing and chair participation. For seniors. $3, $25 for 10 classes. 205-5064; www.debsfitnessparty.com. Green Township.

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 Art Exhibits Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4314; www.msj.edu. Delhi Township.

On Stage - Theater The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $10-$20. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Recreation Thursday Night Lightz, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Edgewater Sports Park, $10; $15 to race, requirements available online. 874-2508; www.facebook.com/ ThursdayNightLightz. Cleves.

Senior Citizens Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m., Green Township Senior Center, $1. 385-3780. Green Township. Open Bridge, 12:15-3:15 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, Free. 385-3780. Green Township.

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Recipes feature fresh herbs, plus help for drying

“Just one more” stuffed mushrooms

These were a “secret” staple during my catering

days. Nobody could ever eat just one. Depending upon the size of mushrooms, you may have stuffing left over. It freezes well. 1 lb. sausage, regular or hot 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella Palmful fresh basil, chopped, or 1 generous teaspoon dried basil 2 lbs. mushrooms, stems removed (save for other uses) Parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 350. Combine everything but mushrooms. Stuff mushrooms and place on baking sheet. Bake 20-30 minutes until sausage is done. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Homegrown tomatoes are available and just the best for this recipe. Some folks like to squeeze out part of the juice and seeds of the tomatoes.

1 pie crust 1 tablespoon flour 8 oz. mozzarella, Monterey Jack or a combination of both Salt and pepper to taste ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise, regular or light (start out with ½ cup; if too thick to

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Our Lady of Lourdes, Glenway Avenue and Muddy Creek Road, Westwood Family Festival 5-11 p.m.July 27 5-11 p.m.July 28 5-11 p.m.July 29 Food available chicken dinner Sunday (3-7 p.m.); beer garden with ID, wristband For more info, 513-9220715

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St. Aloysius on-theOhio, 134 Whipple St., Cincinnati Riverboat 6:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 3 5-11:30 p.m. Aug. 4 4-10:30 p.m. Aug. 5 Food available; chicken dinner Sunday; alcohol with ID, wristband For more info, 513-9413445 ■ St. Teresa of Avila, 1175 Overlook Ave., Cincinnati 6:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 3 5-11:30 p.m. Aug. 4 4:30-10 p.m. Aug. 5 Chicken dinner Sunday (4-7 p.m.); beer with ID, wristband For more info, 513-9219200

Scouts need helpers Are you interested in making a real difference in the lives of girls in your community? Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is looking for volunteers to help with school recruitments. There are more than 1,500 elementary schools in the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio region. To find out more information , visit our website at www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org or call 513-4891025 or 800-537-6241.

■ Our Lady of Visitation, 3172 South Road, Green Township 6:30-11 p.m. Aug. 10 5 p.m.-midnight Aug. 11 4-11 p.m. Aug. 12 Food available; spaghetti dinner Sunday; beer with ID, wristband For more info, 513-9222056 ■ St. Ignatius Loyola, 5222 North Bend Road, Monfort Heights Festival 2012 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 24 4 p.m.-midnight Aug. 25 4-11 p.m. Aug.t 26 Food available; beer with ID, wristband For more info, 513-6616565

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Rita calls these “just one more” stuffed mushrooms, made from a old catering recipe. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD. spread, add a bit more as needed) Tomatoes, thickly sliced, enough to make a layer 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin, both white and green parts Generous handful of fresh basil, chopped, about 1⁄3 cup or so, or 2 teaspoons dry Sprinkling of shredded Parmesan or Romano for top

with flour. Mix cheese, salt and pepper and mayonnaise. Spread thin layer over crust. Lay tomato slices on top. Spread rest of cheese mixture over tomatoes. Sprinkle with green onions and basil. Smooth top, pushing onions and basil into cheese mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake about 20 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serves 6.

Preheat oven to 400. Prick crust and pre-bake 10 minutes. Dust bottom

Drying herbs

For John, who said his basil and oregano are

flowering. “I want to dry it and I’m not sure how to do it,” he said. To dry herbs, strip an inch or so from the bottom of the stem and hang upside down in a large paper bag. Or strip all the leaves from the stem and place in single layers in a basket, on a cloth or screen. The key here is to dry them in a dry place away from light. You’ll know the herbs are dry enough when a few leaves crinkle between your fingers. This could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending upon the moisture in the herb. Don’t crush leaves: After the herbs are dry, I leave the leaves whole, and put them in bottles or tin containers. The volatile oils stay intact until I crush them between my palms for cooking. Store herbs away from heat and light which reduces their flavors.

Crunchy overnight cinnamon streusel cake This can be made right away, also. If refrigerated overnight, allow extra baking time. Filling:

1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 8 oz. sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon each: baking powder and soda Dash salt

Streusel: Mix together: 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped toasted pecans 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Beat butter sugar and eggs together until blended and light, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream and vanilla and blend. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt and add to batter slowly and blend well. Pour into pan. Sprinkle streusel on top. Bake 35-40 minutes. Freezes well. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Refuge celebrating econ’ birthday Refuge Coffee Bar, 5010 Glenway Ave., is part of an international effort celebrating the life and legacy of the late Milton Friedman, the late Nobel Prize winner who is considered one of the 20th century’s leading economists. The bar will welcome 100 attendees to a dinner presentation and celebration to honor Friedman on what would have been his 100th birthday from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. Friedman’s theories on free markets and limited government dominated the economic and political discourse in the latter half of the 20th century. His opinions countered those of British economist John Maynard Keynes, who advocated for greater government spending as a way to prevent economic downtimes. Friedman also gained notoriety for his book “Capitalism and Freedom” and the PBS special “Free to Choose.” Organizers of Cincinnati’s 2012 Friedman celebration are asking that those interested in attending register by July 27 or until 100 seats are filled. Last year, Friedman Legacy for Freedom Day gath-

erings welcomed more than 8,400 people in 45 states and six countries. “There is a lot Ohio residents and leaders can still learn from Milton Friedman,” said Robert Enlow, president and CEO of the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, which Friedman and his wife, Rose, founded in 1996. “For those Ohio residents interested in boosting their economy, improving government, and providing access to a quality education for all, they should attend Refuge Coffee Bar’s Friedman Legacy for Freedom Day gathering.” Today, Friedman’s name appears frequently in matters related to school

choice, as the late Nobel laureate was father of the school voucher idea. As early as 1955, Friedman proposed vouchers as the best possible way to raise the quality of schooling in

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Players sign lease on Dunham Center In what is seen by both parties as a win-win, Sunset Players, the resident drama group at Dunham Arts Center for more than 30 years, signed a 25-year lease with the city of Cincinnati for the arts center building at the Dunham Recreation Complex. The arts center will be repurposed as the Arts Center at Dunham, a fine arts center for the West Side of Cincinnati. The upper level of the building will contain a 350-seat performance auditorium, and the lower level will have art studio and art programming space. The auditorium will be used not only for performances (Sunset Players plays, concerts, etc.), but also art shows. “This important building is going to be saved rather than being mothballed and or shut down,”

says John Wesseling, long time Sunset Players member and president of the Dunham Advisory Board. “The city will no longer be responsible for its utilities and repairs. This will enable CRC to focus on repurposing the newly closed golf course.” The arts center is one of three remaining buildings of a hospital complex dating back to 1879. The building, an example of the art deco architecture, features an auditorium, terrazzo floors, a bronze entryway, and art deco fixtures. The Hannaford and Sons-designed building was built as the arts and recreation center for the former Dunham Hospital for tuberculosis patients. The Hannaford firm also designed many historical buildings in Cincinnati, including Music Hall and City Hall.

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so many partners at the table,” said Beth Andriacco, of Price Hill Will. “Here we have an arts organization, a community development corporation, a community council, CRC, and City Council coming together to create something that will truly benefit not just our neighborhood but the city of Cincinnati as a whole. Collaboration like this is difficult and time consuming, but all the partners at the table are willing to put in the work and make the Arts Center a true suc-

Price Hill Historical Society, and Price Hill Will. We need to get community involvement, interest, and knowledge of this project. For far too many people, the entire Dunham Complex is unknown, let alone a just-starting Arts Center and we need to find a way to let people know that we are here.” Although the groups have been working hard securing funding and cleaning up the Arts Center while waiting for the lease to be finalized, members are ready to face the many hurdles ahead. Upcoming challenges include raising funds for improvements, long-term building maintenance, and ongoing expenses. The group is planning on opening its 2012/2013 season this October in the arts center with “King o’ the Moon,” Tom Dudzick’s sequel to the hilarious crowd favorite, “Over the Tavern.” The play will be directed by Mike Burke. For ticket information or information on donating your time or money to the Arts Center at Dunham, call 513588-4988 or visit www.sunsetplayers.org.

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DEATHS Ralph Briggs, Westwood, died July 16. Survived by wife Donna; children Kathy Corley, Kim, Erica Briggs; son-in-law, Kenneth Dixon; grandchildren Joshua (Sandy), Emilie Cherry, Ashley, Travis, Libby Briggs; three greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Kristy Dixon. Services are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Westwood Town Hall. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati or Salvation Army.

Jennie Bushman Jennie Clarkson Bushman, 92, died July 12. Survived by daughters Linda Malecha, Margery (S. Andrew Jacobs) Bushman; grandchildren Peter, Elizabeth (Patrick Greene) Malecha; brother Alfred (Rada) Clarkson; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Clifford Bushman, brother George (the late Virginia) Clarkson. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home.

BC Ciarniello William “BC” Ciarniello, 65, North Bend, died July 14. He worked for the George Hust Company. Survived by wife Leslie Ciarniello; children Regina (Joe) Hornback, Bill, John Ciarniello Ciarniello; siblings Carol, Ed (Nancy) Ciarniello, Maribeth (Dick) Buskirk, Bea (Tim) Souder, Ed (Nancy) Ciarniello. Services were July 19 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the Elder High School Scholarship Fund, St. Dominic Education Fund or woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Natalina DiCiero Natalina Maio DiCiero, 97, Westwood, died July 14. Survived by children SanDiCiero dra Parfitt, Mary, Phil (Pam) DiCiero, Frances Hagen; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Frank DiCiero. Services were July 19 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Martin of Tours Church.

Robert Dimitroff Robert Dimitroff, 89, Green Township, died July 17. He was owner of Lands Shoe Repair and former owner of Hilltop Restaurant in Price Hill. Dimitroff Survived by children Rosemarie (John) Nitsis, John (Renee) Dimitroff; grandchildren Angela (Donato) DiPaolo, Chris Nitsis; great-grandchildren Rocco, Sophia DiPaolo. Preceded in death by wife Chryssoula Dimitroff. Services were July 20 at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Ernest Ferguson Ernest Ferguson, 74, Green Township, died July 12. He was a supervisor for Varland Metal Services, where he had worked for over 38 years. He was a past high priest of

Delta chapter 179, Royal Arch Masons. Survived by children Randy Ferguson, Sherilyn (Chris) Reynolds; siblings John (Charlotte), William (Pat), Brenda Ferguson; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Wilma Ferguson, brother Donald (Janice) Ferguson. Services were July 18 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Marybeth Friedhoff Mary Elizabeth “Marybeth” Hunzeker Friedhoff, 66, died July 18. She was a teacher’s aide for Cincinnati Public Schools. Survived by husband Doug Friedhoff; children Brad (Barbie), Troy (Sara), Sarah (Reid Manning); stepsons Jeff (Karen), Scott (Shelly); brothers Edwin, John, Robert; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Edwin, Meriam Hunzeker, sister Jeanne. Services were July 23 at St. Joseph Church. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Joseph Church, 745 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

Alma Gellenbeck Alma Drury Gellenbeck, 100, died July 17. She was a homemaker. Survived by daughters Rosemary Gellenbeck, Carolyn “Judy” (Tom) Crotty; grandchildren Tom Jr., Patrick (Lily), Sean

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Paul Haering Paul E. Haering, 75, Miami Heights, died July 18. He was a manager at IGA and owned Pasquale’s North College Hill Pizza & Catering for 10 years. He was a member of Faith Fellowship Church, North Bend Lodge 346 F&AM and Scottish Rite, and a charter member of the Miami Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Survived by Haering wife Judy Astler Haering; children Paul (Amy) Haering III, Shawna (Peter) Monaghan; grandchildren Morgan, Gavin Monaghan; siblings Gail (Larry) Jackson, Lee (Linda) Haering; several

nieces and nephews. preceded in death by parents Paul, Henrietta Haering, sister Elaine (the late Ed) Gunkel. Services were July 21 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to Shriners Hospital or American Cancer Society, in care of Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, OH 45002.

Ronald Harrell Ronald F. Harrell, 78, Green Township, died July 14. He was an electrical operator for Cinergy. Survived by Harrell wife JoAnne Harrell; children Phil, Joe (Katie), Doug (Sharon), Jim (Vicki), Denny (Jenn) Harrell, Tina (Peter) Schartz, Michele (Tim) Carter; siblings Tommy, Pat, Kenny

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Carol Gray Carol Marksberry Gray, 66, died July 13. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Billy, Kristi Gray, Beverly Nusekabel Petras; grandchildren Kyle, Nathan, Bobby, Krista, Vanessa, Emi; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Roger Gray, parents Raymond, Emily Marksberry, siblings Jean

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DEATHS Continued from Page B5 Harrell; 13 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Moe Harrell. Services were July 18 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Aubrey Rose Foundation, 7805 Affinity Place, Cincinnati, OH 45231.

Kenneth Hellman Kenneth Francis Hellman, 84, died June 30. He was director of customer service for the Drackett Company. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by Hellman wife Verna Hellman; sons Ken (Diane), Steve (Susan), Bob Hellman; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by brother John “Dick” Hellman. Services were July 5 at Bayley. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to Bayley Pastoral Care.

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Sarah Kienzle Sarah Neimeister Kienzle, 91, Cheviot, died July 9. She worked for Kahn’s. Survived by nieces and nephews, and friends, the Valerie and Paul Wilke family. Preceded in death by parents Lon, Oma Neimeister, five brothers. Services were July 19 at Arlington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati.

Elizabeth Kilijian Elizabeth Engle Kilijian, 85, formerly of Green Township, died June 25. Survived by daughter Nancy Miller; granddaughters Stephanie, Susan Miller. Preceded in death by husband Armen Kilijian. Services were July 2 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice. Joseph F. Ludwig, 78, died July 18. Survived by wife Sandra Montgomery Morgeson Ludwig; children Nancy (Michael) Finke,

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Hap Steimle Paul W. “Hap” Steimle, 65, Green Township, died July 16. Survived by wife Janet Steimle; children Greta (Chris) Bayless, Joe (Kelly) Steimle; grandchildren Tyler, Austin, Hunter, Hannah, Jack, Paul, Ben; brother Anthony Steimle; nephew Tony Steimle, many other nieces and nephews. Steimle Services were July 20 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Heart Association, Kidney Foundation or Disabled American Veterans.

Howard Schutte Howard J. Schutte, 102, Westwood, died July 15. He was past president and owner of The Wm. Lang & Sons Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Purcell Council. Survived by children Rita (Don) Griffin, Ruth (late Ken) Wheatley, Howard (Judy) Schutte, Bob (Marilyn) Schutte, Janet Schutte (Mike) McGrath; 31 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Collette Mott Kersting; caregiver Cindy Murphy. Preceded in death by wives Olga, Irene Schutte, daughter Rosemary (the late Dick) Lloyd, brothers Robert, Edward Schutte, son-in-law Bob Seiffert. Services were July 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2832 Rosebud Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Rich Tedesco Anthony “Rich” Tedesco, 77, Green Township, died July 13. Survived by wife Betty Venable Tedesco; daughter Toni (Steve Weyler) Tedesco; grandchildren Olivia, Alex, Mark, Bryce Weyler; siblings Jerry (Carol) Tedesco, Marilyn (Paul) Costa; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son Mark Tedesco, parents Anthony, Marie Tedesco, parents-in-law Rich Tedesco Stan, Betty Venable. Services were July 18 at Our Lady of Victory. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Mark Tedesco Scholarship Fund, Elder High School, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

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POLICE REPORTS CHEVIOT Arrests/citations Adam Lemmel, 26, 26629 Lemmel Lane, possessing drug abuse instruments at 4159 Washington Ave., July 12. Juvenile, 13, criminal damaging at 3961 North Bend Road, July 13. Juvenile, 14, criminal damaging at 3961 North Bend Road, July 13. Juvenile, 15, criminal damaging at 3961 North Bend Road, July 13. Justin Watkins, 22, 9438 Haddington Court, burglary at 1000 Sycamore St., July 13. Ryan Pelfrey, 18, 11200 New Biddinger, disorderly conduct, assault, resisting arrest and underage consumption at 3621 Harrison Ave., July 13. Steven Wogenstahl, 33, 3416 Mayfair Ave., driving under suspension and possession of drugs at Applegate Avenue, July 13. Juvenile, 17, curfew violation and obstructing official business at 3729 Robb Ave., July 14. Juvenile, 16, curfew violation and obstructing official business at 3729 Robb Ave., July 14. Cassandra Hempel, 21, 8803 Mockingbird Drive, warrant, July 15. Scott Fanning, 43, 2223 Harrison Ave., possessing drug abuse instruments at 3610 Puhlman Ave., July 15. Alyson Long, 21, 893 Virginia Bradford, possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and obstructing official business at 3610 Puhlman Ave., July 15. Steven Tyra, 23, 12159 Wincanton Drive, warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., July 15. Jeff Darling, 20, 3884 Wierman, warrant at 4000 Harrison Ave., July 16. Nikki Browning, 28, 3359 Queen City Ave., driving under suspension at Robb Avenue, July 16. Angela Renken, 39, 5378 Werk Road, warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., July 16. David Debardeleben, 25, 684 Sackman St., disorderly conduct at 3336 Harrison Ave., July 17.

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Rear door damaged on home at 3640 Puhlman Ave., July 10. Tire slashed on vehicle at 3808 Dina Terrace No. 9, July 10. Domestic violence Physical altercation between man and woman at Applegate Avenue, July 13. Theft Lawn mower stolen from home’s carport at 4252 Alex Ave., July 10. Wallet and contents stolen from victim’s purse at Goodwill at 3980 North Bend Road, July 14. GPS stolen from vehicle at 4051 Harding Ave., July 15.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations Andrew Harvey, born 1984, possession of drugs, 3726 Westmont Drive, July 6. Antonio Woffard, born 1990, falsification, obstructing official business, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1264 Henkel Drive, July 15. Ashley Jones, born 1991, falsification, 3759 Westmont Drive, July 4. Chris Simonson, born 1985, assault, 1142 Rosemont Ave., July 9. Daron R. Ard, born 1967, criminal damaging or endangering, 870 Nebraska Ave., July 14. Deborah A. Clark, born 1960, drug abuse, possession of drug abuse instruments, 1601 Manss Ave., July 11. Dewey Witt, born 1973, domestic violence, 1240 Sliker Ave., July 14. Dustin Goostree, born 1992, possession of an open flask, 1505 Manss Ave., July 10. Emanuel Thomas, born 1990, obstructing official business, 3900 Glenway Ave., July 12. Jack W. Hayes, born 1957, disorderly conduct, misdemeanor drug possession, 4161 W. Eighth St., July 10. Jeffrey Mussman, born 1988, domestic violence, 4547 Midland Ave., July 11. Jennifer Fortmann, born 1972, passing bad checks, 4518 W. Eighth St., July 15. Jodeci Smity, born 1992, criminal trespassing, 1910 Westmont Lane, July 3. Johnny Bonfield, born 1977,

ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: » Cheviot: Chief Joseph Lally, 661-2700 (days), 825-2280 (evenings) » Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212 » Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Russell A. Neville, 263-8300 » Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323 » North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500 theft under $300, 4161 W. Eighth St., July 10. Karen Preston, born 1986, assault, criminal damaging or endangering, 1142 Rosemont Ave., July 9. Kent Chisenhall, born 1974, possession of an open flask, 4435 W. Eighth St., July 4. Michael Jr. Clark, born 1984, possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1601 Manss Ave., July 11. Starlina Sanders, born 1980, theft $300 to $5000, 544 Roebling Road, July 9. William Tully, born 1960, obstructing official business, 523 Roebling Road, July 15. Anjanette Keeton, born 1970, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., July 9. Anthony Woffard, born 1989, domestic violence, drug abuse, 2711 E. Tower Drive, July 14. Antonio McGell Pulley, born

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1989, failure to confine or leash vicious dog, 2949 Westknolls Lane, July 6. Aqui Riston, born 1988, felonious assault, 3131 Queen City Ave., July 10. Camron Garnes, born 1993, assault, burglary, 704 Vienna Woods Drive, July 14. Cedric Adams, born 1982, assault, obstructing official business, 2738 Shaffer Ave., July 15. Christina Scott, born 1990, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, July 10. Christopher Jackson, born 1991, domestic violence, 2751 Thomasville Drive, July 15. Christopher Marshall, born 1989, illegal possession of a prescription drug, menacing, 3330 Glenmore Ave., July 12. Darlene Griffin, born 1962, assault, 3285 Brater St., July 7. David Everson, born 1960, possession of an open flask, 2420 Harrison Ave., July 9.

Davonna Hill, born 1990, theft under $300, 6150 Glenway Ave., July 14. Deonte L. Bell, born 1982, aggravated menacing, 2859 Harrison Ave., July 12. Derrick Carter, born 1989, menacing, 2703 East Tower Drive, July 12. Eric Harris, born 1982, domestic violence, 3924 Yearling Court, July 15. James Denkins, born 1959, possession of drugs, 2943 Montana Ave., July 9. Jessica Ann Phillips, born 1990, drug abuse, theft under $300, 2310 Ferguson Road, July 11. Jessica Smith, born 1981, criminal trespassing, theft under $300, 2310 Ferguson Road, July 11. Keith Lewis, born 1961, pos-

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POLICE REPORTS Continued from Page B7 Westwood Northern Blvd., July 13. Vickey R. Renderos, born 1982, drug abuse, 2710 Erlene Drive, July 15.

Incidents/reports Aggravated burglary 3089 Glenmore Ave., July 6. 3265 Hanna Ave., July 7. Aggravated menacing 1639 Gilsey Ave., July 7. 2859 Harrison Ave., July 12. 3796 Westmont Drive, July 12. Aggravated robbery 2913 Boudinot Ave., July 7. 3106 Glenmore Ave., July 7. Assault 1142 Rosemont Ave., July 8. 2400 Ferguson Road, July 6. 2711 Robert Ave., July 8. 2883 Harrison Ave., July 7. 2898 Harrison Ave., July 9. 3276 Brater Ave., July 7. 3796 Westmont Drive, July 8. 4292 Foley Road, July 7. 4413 W. Eighth St., July 10. Breaking and entering 4117 W. Liberty St., July 11. 4460 Guerley Road, July 11. Burglary 1240 Henkel Drive, July 9. 2400 Harrison Ave., July 6. 2919 Temple Ave., July 10. 3060 Worthington Ave., July 11. 4470 Guerley Road, July 11.

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LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID Sealed proposals shall be addressed to and will be received by the Fiscal Officer of Green Township at the Administrative Complex, 6303 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247-6498 until August 9, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. for the Mercy Hospital West Bid Package #36A – Mercy Blvd Roadway Plantings and Sidewalks. Detail information for the work may be obtained upon request to the Construction Manager, Turner Construction Company, Steve Swisher at 513-389-4120. Copies of the plans and contract documents may be obtained, at cost, from Key Blue Prints, 411 Elliott Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, (513) 821-2111. All work is to conform to current State of Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Specifications, as well as all contract plans, documents, and and supplements with specifications changes thereto. Each proposal must be accompanied by a hundred percent bid guarantee bond or a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit on a solvent bank in an amount equal to ten percent of the bid, conditioned that the bidder shall, if his bid is accepted, execute a contract in conformity to the invitation and his bid. Bidders must use the printed forms provided. The bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Corporate Surety Company Bond in a sum equal to one hundred percent of the total bid price, conditioned according to the law. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed no later than December 31, 2012 . All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administra tive Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Hamilton County and the (Green Township, Hamilton County), Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239 The Trustees of Green Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, reserve the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept or reject any part thereof. Attest: David Linnenberg, Chairman Thomas J. Straus, Fiscal Officer Close of Bidding: 3:00 p.m., August 9, 2012 1713828

Reported on West Eighth Street, July 9. Menacing 1101 Rosemont Ave., July 7. 2454 Harrison Ave., July 9. 2703 E. Tower Drive, July 12. 2959 Ferguson Road, July 7. 3330 Glenmore Ave., July 12. 3796 Westmont Drive, July 12. Rape Reported on Montana Avenue, July 9. Robbery 1316 Sunset Ave., July 10. Theft 1057 Gilsey Ave., July 9. 1060 Sunset Ave., July 7. 1175 Overlook Ave., July 9. 1253 Parkside Court, July 9. 1613 Kellywood Ave., July 6. 1919 Colony Drive, July 9. 2310 Ferguson Road, July 11. 2310 Ferguson Road, July 8. 2322 Ferguson Road, July 10. 2322 Ferguson Road, July 10. 2322 Ferguson Road, July 12. 2322 Ferguson Road, July 6. 2322 Ferguson Road, July 9. 2545 Montana Ave., July 9. 2606 Montana Ave., July 12. 2660 Diehl Road, July 11. 2665 Montana Ave., July 10. 2705 E. Tower Drive, July 9. 2714 E. Tower Drive, July 12. 2787 Eugenie Lane, July 10. 2805 Werk Road, July 8. 2871 Orland Ave., July 11. 3038 Montana Ave., July 6. 3038 Montana Ave., July 6. 3132 Boudinot Ave., July 11. 3159 Montana Ave., July 10. 3951 W. Eighth St., July 8. 4011 W. Liberty St., July 6. 4017 Jamestown St., July 7. 4030 Akochia Ave., July 6. 4108 Flower Ave., July 9. 4116 Flower Ave., July 9. 4210 Glenway Ave., July 6. 4314 Delridge Drive, July 8. 4539 W. Eighth St., July 9. 4674 Rapid Run Road, July 11. 4746 Highridge Ave., July 8. 4846 Rapid Run Road, July 12. 4899 Cleves Warsaw Pike, July 7. 4986 Glenway Ave., July 6. 5060 Crookshank Road, July 6. 5095 Crookshank Road, July 11. 544 Roebling Road, July 7. 5555 Glenway Ave., July 9. 5640 Glenway Ave., July 11. 5640 Glenway Ave., July 11. 6000 Glenway Ave., July 6. 6000 Glenway Ave., July 7.

6000 Glenway Ave., July 9. 6100 Glenway Ave., July 11. 6150 Glenway Ave., July 9. 6150 Glenway Ave., July 9. 835 Greenwich Ave., July 10. 943 Rosemont Ave., July 8. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 2375 Montana Ave., July 12.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Dan A. Zimmerman, 53, 4568 Farview, violating protection order at 5889 Farlook Drive, June 27. Michael G. Stoops, 31, 217 W. 12th St., theft at 6300 Glenway Ave., June 28. Eric N. Myers, 30, 3213 Mayridge Court No. 3, misuse of credit card at 6383 Glenway Ave., June 29. Jennifer Young, 39, 337 Mount Hope, theft at 6300 Glenway Ave., June 29. Walter N. Polus, 30, 133 East Cayuga Trail, open container at 5963 Cheviot Road, June 29. Tiffany Houle, 41, 4802 Burnham, open container at 5963 Cheviot Road, June 29. Terry L. Beacher, 52, 1431 California Ave., theft at 6300 Glenway Ave., June 30. William A. Tyndall, 50, 3820 Boudinot Ave. No. 9, possessing drug abuse instruments at 5380 North Bend Road, June 30. Jason W. Parrish, 30, 5533 Surrey Ave., theft and obstructing official business at 3835 Race Road, July 1. Rebecca G. Slone, 48, 3060 Marshal Ave., theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., July 1. Nicole R. Rahm, 39, 3836 Ruth Lane No. 3, complicity to theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., July 1. Tyler M. Essell, 19, 3418 Thorndale Court, menacing at 3418 Thorndale Court, July 1. Brian R. Wilhoit, 33, 10605 Chipstone Drive, possessing drug abuse instruments at 5625 Harrison Ave., July 1. Anthony J. Zimmer, 24, 3425 Gamble Ave. No. 1, open container and disorderly conduct at Sylved Lane and Laured, July 2. Jessica Phillips, 21, 2473 Boudinot Ave. No. 1, theft at 5740

Harrison Ave., July 1. Heather N. Phillips, 23, 2317 Maryland Ave. No. 1, theft at 5730 Harrison Ave., July 1. Elisbeth Phillips, 41, 3954 Washington Ave. No. 1, theft at 5730 Harrison Ave., July 1. Carlos Gonzalez, 33, 2724 Glenway Ave., falsification at 6551 Glenway Ave., July 3. Juvenile, 12, assault at 5400 Edalbert Drive, July 3. Jason P. Deaton, 34, 3487 Glenway Ave., theft and criminal trespass at 5505 Harrison Ave., July 4. Michael Askins, 50, 820 McPherson Ave., complicity to theft at 5505 Harrison Ave., July 4. Joshua M. Barrett, 21, 6740 Towering Ridge Way No. 91, disorderly conduct at 5797 Heights Court, July 4. Ryan P. Fisher, 27, 2030 Carpenter, disorderly conduct at 5351 North Bend Road, July 4. Heather M. Schille, 22, 1402 Hazelgrove Drive, theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., July 6. Lana Lyons, 30, 2930 Jonrose No. 5, possessing drug abuse instruments at Harry Lee and Colerain Avenue, July 5. Thomara McArthur, 26, 2930 Jonrose No. 5, possessing drug abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia at Harry Lee and Colerain Avenue, July 5.

Incidents/reports Aggravated robbery Victim knocked to the ground, kicked and robbed of cell phone and a pack of cigarettes by four suspects at 5600 Bridgetown Road, June 27. Suspect armed with a gun attempted rob victim at 4919 Shepherd Creek, July 4. Breaking and entering Copper piping stolen from home at 5039 Casa Loma Blvd., June 27. Eighty car batteries and a wooden pallet stolen from Sam’s Club at 5375 North Bend Road, July 3. Two cash drawers and money stolen from Graeter’s at 3301 Westbourne Drive, July 4. Door damaged on construction trailer during attempted break in, but no entry was gained at

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Donald and Patricia Kuhlmann of Green Township celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a private celebration with family and friends. The former Patricia Domelish and her husband were married on July 19, 1952 at the chapel at Ft. Benning, Ga. They attend St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Taylor Creek. They are the parents and in-laws of Don and Karin Kuhlmann; Gary and Diane Kuhlmann; Tina and Dennis Long; Rob and Monica Kuhlmann; Dan and Diana Kuhlmann. The couple has 12 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Donald retired from the Kroger Corporation. Patricia retired from the K-Mart Corporation. Both are members of Green Township Senior Citizens and enjoy spending time in their yard and with family and friends. Together they have found a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage.

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early 200 children and their parents were entertained by The Frisch Marionettes performance in the Main Library’s Children’s Learning Center June 2 during the kickoff of this year’s free Summer Reading Program. Participants personalized their own book bags, enjoyed ice cream courtesy of United Dairy Farmers, and learned about all the great incentives they can earn and prizes they can win for reading now through July 31. Parents, too, are encouraged to sign up. Go to www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/ SummerRead/ to learn more and register.

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The McGinnis Family of Western Hills came out to enjoy the Summer Reading kickoff party at The Main Library's Children's Learning Center. PROVIDED. Kiara McGinnis of Western Hills watched The Frisch Marionettes performance at the Summer Reading kickoff on June 2.

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Western Hills Garden Club Members Carolyn Laemmle, Kay Binder, Jeri Timon and Kathleen Weber join Terry Aretz, wife of the College of Mount St. Joseph president Tony Aretz, second from right, in Studio San Guiseppe as they plan for their upcoming unique exhibit of floral designs and student art. Missing from photo is planner Ann Fox. THANKS TO SUSAN GREINER

Exhibit ties together art, floral design Western Hills Garden Club and the College of Mount St. Joseph have joined forces to present a unique exhibit at the college’s art gallery Studio San Guiseppe. “Bloomin’ Arts: Juried Art Works Enhanced by Floral Designs” will feature amateur floral designs on display alongside the student works of art, which served as their inspiration at the gallery Thursday, and Friday, Aug. 9 and 10. Studio San Guiseppe’s current exhibit, running through Sept. 14, includes selected student art works representing the best of the Mount’s de-

partments of art and design, fine arts, graphic design and interior architecture and design. Amateur floral designers will have selected specific projects to inspire their own corresponding floral designs, which will be judged prior to the gallery opening on Thursday, Aug. 9, by a panel of official National Garden Club flower show judges. In addition, Western Hills Garden Club will present floral designs by this area’s professional designers – Karen Trotta of Lutz Flowers and Dale Kabbes of Robben Florists – who plan to exhibit as part of this community

celebration. The floral/art exhibit is open to the public at no charge over two days – noon-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. In addition, the college is hosting an evening reception for the community, featuring light refreshments, from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 9. Garden Club members will be on hand to discuss their designs. The College of Mount St. Joseph is located at 5701 Delhi Road. Park in the Western lot and follow the signs to the Bloomin’ Arts exhibit. The event is free and open to the public on both days.

Sue Zalot, a West Side adult volunteer, received recognition recently from Girl Scouts of Western Ohio for her leadership in the Cincinnati area. Recognition is held annually to celebrate the commitment, enthusiasm and talents of trained volunteers who provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls and build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. A variety of recognitions were presented, including these awards: Zalot won an Honor Pin, which is awarded to individuals who perform outstanding service to two or more service units, which is considered to be above and beyond expectations.

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Mentoring initiative wins award Hamilton County’s Higher Education Mentoring Initiative for foster youth is one of 11 county programs throughout Ohio to be recognized as an innovative by the National Association of Counties. “We are honored our program has been recognized as creative and as a valuable service to the residents of Hamilton County,” said Moira Weir, director of Hamilton County Job and Family Services, which helped start the program. “This award comes at a great time for us – we are beginning to recruit new mentors and this is validation of how important this program is to this community.”

The National Association of Counties has recognized innovative programs since 1970. Weir Awards are given in 21 different categories including children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, environmental protection, information technology, health, and many more. HEMI fills an important gap in the foster care community, providing mentors who encourage, guide and befriend foster children in an effort to help them graduate high school and move

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