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Judy Dotzauer of Delhi Township and Fifi Biehle of Cleves celebrated 45 years of friendship at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on Cayman Island. PROVIDED.

Political debate Hamilton County Democratic Party Chairman Tim Burke and Hamilton County Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou will debate the subject of “balance” just three days before the election.

Brian Thomas of WKRC-AM 55KRC will moderate the debate, which tackles the question, “What does our economy need to attain balance? Is less spending the answer, are tax increases the answer or is the solution a combination of both?”

The debate is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Midway School, 3156 Glenmore Ave.

On the tracks The holiday season kicks off with a model train display by the Queen City Hi-Railers at the Green Township Senior Center.

This annual model train show features a large, landscaped layout with many scale model trains controlled by sophisticated computers, as well as scale houses, bridges, cars, buildings and people.

The train show is open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, at the center, 3920 Epley Road.

On stage Mercy High School will present “Hairspray” this weekend at the College of Mount St. Joseph.

It follows Tracy Turnblad and her friends as they battle high school bullies, racism and weight discrimination in Baltimore in 1962.

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Green seeking levy renewals

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Green Township voters will decide two levy issues when they cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 8.

The township is asking for renewals of a fiveyear safety services levy as well as a five-year streets levy.

Both levies are 0.5-mill levies, and their renewal, if approved, will Celarek not raise taxes.

“We’re not looking to raise taxes in this economy,” Green Township Trustee David Linnenberg said.

According to the Hamilton County Auditor, the safety ser-

vices levy costs the owner of a home with a market value of $100,000 about $7 per year in taxes. The streets levy costs the owner of a home with the same value about $10 per year.

Green Township Administrator Kevin Celarek said voters first approved both levies in 1986. He said the streets levy was originally a 1-mill levy, but it was reduced Linnenberg to 0.5 mills in 2002.

The safety services levy generates $287,649 for the township annually, and the streets levy brings in $405,767 each year.

“The safety services levy di-

rectly funds personnel, police officers who are on the road patrolling Green Township,” Celarek said.

Funds from the street levy go toward road improvements, snow removal, maintenance personnel salaries and other maintenance tasks, he said.

Green Township Police Chief West Bart West said the safety services levy has been renewed every five years since it was first approved 25 years ago.

“It’s a relatively small levy,” he said. “With the cutbacks in funding from the state and various sources in the future, we ob-

viously need to renew this levy to be able to sustain our police operations in Green Township.”

The safety services levy is a completely separate issue from a proposal Hamilton County officials are considering which would require the township to pay more money to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for the deputies who patrol the township.

Celarek said the township cannot afford to pay the county more money for Sheriff's patrols right now. Green Township would have to cut spending in other areas or find a way to generate additional revenue in order to pay the Sheriff's Office more.

“This levy is not affected one way or the other by the proposal of the Sheriff’s Office and the county commissioners,” he said.

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Taylor High School senior James Ruehlman gets a close look at the paintings that make up The Lima Company Memorial: The Eyes of Freedom.

Marine Sgt. David Kreuter, far right in painting, is one of the 23 fallen Marines who is remembered on The Lima Company Memorial: The Eyes of Freedom. Kreuter, who is pictured in the painting with Cpl. Andre Williams and Lance Cpl. Michael Cifuentes, grew up in Miami Township and attended grade school in Three Rivers. The traveling memorial is on display in Taylor High School's media center through Thursday, Nov. 3. PHOTOS BY KURT BACKSCHEIDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Walk benefits West Sider with ALS

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress

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Family, friends, colleagues and neighbors of Amanda Heitkamp are lacing up their walking shoes to support the young Green Township woman.

The fundraising “Walk for Amanda” will begin at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6, at Veterans Park in Green Township.

“The University of Cincinnati Department of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty and students and staff are organizing this walk and raffle to help out one of our own,” said Beth Bextermueller, who works in the department.

Heitkamp, who graduated from UC in 2009 with a doctorate in physical therapy, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is better known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Bextermueller said the goal of the walk is to raise money toward the purchase of a medical-

ly converted van Heitkamp and her husband, Ryan, can use to get her around to doctor appointments and out in the community.

While Heitkamp was completing her nine years of school to earn her doctorate she was See WALK, Page A4

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whom to choose in this year’s city council race.

Three at-large city council seats are up for grabs on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Incumbent council members Dennis Dinkelacker and Kathleen Zech are seeking re-election, and accompanying them in the race for a four-year term position are candidates Jeffrey Baker, Gregory Hayes and Amy (Luken) Richter.

Councilman Steven Braun is not seeking re-election.

Baker, who owns Baker Zen and Now Coffee House in nearby Bridgetown, said his main focus would be confronting crime in the city.

“Being a new local business owner and a new father, the crime in Cheviot is getting to the point where something has to be done,” he said. “The police do an outstanding job, but they can’t be everywhere. They need help from the residents.”

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Baker said ecoZech nomic development is another important issue in the city, as well as working to maintain fiscal responsibility so Cheviot can continue offering the city services that set it apart from other communities.

“Cheviot has to be an area that is attractive to small businesses,” he said.

“I may not always have all the answers, but Dinkelacker I will work hard to come up with solutions.”

He and his wife, Erin, have one child.

Dinkelacker, who works as a professional land surveyor, is in his 14th year serving on city

council.

“I enjoy working with my fellow council members,” he said. “We work as a group and everyone has input.”

He helped get the city’s economic and community development program started and he said he’d like to see those plans through to fruition.

One goal is to establish a streetscape in the business district, he said.

“I think it will attract a lot more businesses,” Dinkelacker said. “I really think it will help the city down the road.”

Addressing property maintenance issues and working with absentee landlords to improve rental properties are Hayes also important goals for city council, he said.

“I want to continue working for the citizens for the betterment of the city,” he said.

“I like seeing things thrive.”

Dinkelacker and his

wife, Joanne, have three children.

Hayes, a solutions architect for Hewlett Packard, said he moved to Cheviot about 10 years ago because it was a family-friendly neighborhood with a thriving business district.

He said the nation’s economic decline has had a great impact on the city, causing it to go downhill a bit.

“I want to do what I can to turn that around,” Hayes said.

“One of the most important things we need to focus on is returning our thriving business district in our historic downtown.”

He wants to work with community groups and business owners to get input on attracting new business development, and he said a diverse business district featuring coffee shops and book stores would draw more young families and professionals to the city.

He said he will work with the police to keep the city safe and ensure the city maintains the serSee CHEVIOT, Page A4

Cheviot Auditor faces challenger

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Cheviot voters will have to decide between two candidates when they cast a ballot in the city auditor’s race.

Cheviot Auditor Theresa Ciolino-Klein is seeking re-election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and she faces an opponent in Joseph Pahls.

CiolinoKlein, who is finishing Ciolino-Klein up her first four-year term as auditor, manages the finances for Murray Bros. Corp. and also works part-time in visual merchandising at Macy’s.

“I want to continue to serve the people of Cheviot,” she said. “It’s truly and honor and privilege for me. I love being a part of this city.”

Efficient management of the city’s finances is her top priority, and she said she will also look for ways to cut costs in the auditor’s office.

She is seeking re-election with a commitment to the integrity, accountability and transparency of the office, she said.

“I will look out for the hard-earned dollars of the people,” Ciolino-Klein said.

“I have a strong finance background and I’m dedicated to the job. This office is my sole focus, and I’m in it to serve the city.”

She and her husband, Robert Klein, who is the Cheviot fire chief, have four children.

Pahls Pahls is a certified public accountant who has

his own accounting practice in Cheviot.

“I want to give something back to the community,” he said. “I think I would be a good auditor, and I think I would bring some independence to the auditor’s office.”

With 20 years experience in the accounting field, he said his work has involved all aspects of accounting and taxation with a wide variety of clients.

He said he would serve as the accountant for the city, operate an efficient office and work with city council’s goals in the budget.

Pahls would also like to establish oversight measures for the auditor’s office to ensure no errors are made, he said.

As a resident and business owner, he said he wants Cheviot to succeed.

“I think the business climate is good here,” he said. “I like the people. I’m glad I’m here.”

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North Bend will get new mayor

By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

As current Mayor Terry Simpson steps down at the end of his term, two North Bend residents are facing off to pick up the gavel as the new mayor.

Campaigning for mayor are Alan S. Montague II and Doug Sammons.

Alan S. Montague II has a history of service to the village. The 58-year-old semiretired insurance executive and broker was the village mayor in the 1980s, and has served as vice mayor and chairman of the village planning commission. He says his family has lived in North Bend for five generations, and he has lived in the village for more than 40 years.

Montague says, as semiretired, he has the time to do the work required of the mayor. He said a number of people asked him to run and after conferring with his fam-

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ily, he decided to make a bid to return to leadership in North Bend.

“This is really a fulltime job, and I can give it the time it needs,” he said.

Montague says the future of the Taylor High School building will be a priority if he’s elected. He says the village will be deeply involved in the repurposing, and he believes the school district will be cooperative. He says the village needs to keep the focus and momentum moving toward resolution.

“We don’t want it to sit idle,” he said.

He’s also concerned about a recent rash of criminal damaging and vandalism in the village.

He said the village needs to find out why it’s happening and address it quickly.

He thinks the village must encourage economic development and find ways to increase owner occupied housing in the community.

He’s also concerned about storm water, and wants a regional approach to the issue. He says the village needs to make sure property is maintained and the maintenance department stays up to date.

Montague says the village is in good shape financially, due mostly to the good job by the current mayor and council. He says the future viability of many small local governments may be shared services, such as the arrangement North Bend has with neighboring Miami Township for fire and EMS. “It’s efficient and effective,” he said.

He thinks he is the best choice for voters. “If you look at my experience in

small local government, and see the time I have available to commit to the job, voters can be confident in voting for me,” he said.

Doug Sammons is currently serving on the village council. He is running for mayor because he says the village has been heading in a good direction in the past five years and he wants to keep the momentum moving forward.

“I have a good grasp of how the village works and where we are headed,” he said.

Sammons, 48, is Fifth Third Bank national sales manager for third party payments. He has lived in the village for 11 years and joined council five years ago.

He said funding is likely the biggest issue facing many municipalities in Ohio, but the village has done a good job of keeping a balanced budget. “We don’t spend more than we take in,” he said. And the

village is growing; its population more than doubled, from 400 in 2000 to 850 in the 2010 Census.

He sees the new high school as an attractor to new families and wants to see the village continue to be a place where people would want to move. He says the future of the Taylor High School building is also important to the village. Current Mayor Terry Simpson and Councilwoman Fran Romweber sit on the repurposing committee and Sammons would like to be part of that decision, as well.

He said work done by the planning and zoning commission, insuring that the continued development of Aston Oaks was done well and built properly will make people confident to buy homes in North Bend.

Sammons said some priorities for him, should he be elected, include safety, beautification, and drawing new business into

the community.

He also wants the village to have a sense of itself as a unified community, with beautification projects that encompass not only Aston Oaks, but bring a sense of that unity into the village as well, with plantings, new street signs and a feeling of community regardless of where in the village you live.

Sammons says he wants to continue serving the village because he says he cares about the community and wants to see it succeed.

“I am in the best position to help the village move ahead,” he said. “I have been on council for the past five years, and I am in tune with where we want to see things go. I bring that experience plus my business perspective to council. I am committed to seeing the village succeed and I would like to have a voice in that success.”

Trio want on Three Rivers school board

By Kurt Backscheider

kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Three candidates are vying for two available seats on the Three Rivers Local School District Board of Education.

Incumbent school board member Tim Wagner, who serves as vice president of the board, is running to retain his seat on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and he is joined in the race by challengers Michael Hellebusch and Danette Wells.

Board member Greg Altenau is not seeking reelection.

HelleHellebusch busch ran for a position on the board four years ago and lost by seven votes.

An active member of the PTA, he said he’s learned from the experience and hopes to improve his results this election.

“I think my business background gives me a good perspective and I would be an asset to the board,” he said. “I think I can assist with future issues in the district, and I’m very interested in making sure all the students have a quality education and get as much from their education as possible.”

Hellebusch earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Northern Kentucky University, where he also minored in finance.

He works as a senior claims manager for Great

American Insurance.

His main goals are to work toward maintaining the district’s Excellent rating on the state report card and ensuring a smooth transition into the new school building Three Rivers is consolidating into at the start of the 2013-2014 school year, he said.

“I’d like to assist in improving the educational experience for all students,” he said.

Hellebusch and his wife, Sarah, have four children. Two of their children are Taylor graduates and two are still students in the district.

Wagner is finishing up his first, four-year term on the school board.

The district has made significant progress in the past few years, and he said he wants to continue serving to keep costs down, improve eduWagner cation and work with the community.

He said the big focus for the district in the immediate future will be finishing the construction of the new school on time and on budget.

“It’s definitely an exciting time for the community,” Wagner said.

“The new school brings the potential for development in the community, and I think it will be fun to be part of it.”

Wagner earned his bachelor’s degree in pasto-

ral studies from Cedarville University and he serves as the pastor at Impact Church. He and his wife, Shari, have two children in the district.

He said he also wants to work with the athletic boosters to see the Fields of Dreams campaign through and build quality athletic fields at the new school without using tax dollars, as well as continue upholding the district’s Excellent rating.

“I’m really passionate about using technology to enhance our students’ educational experience and keep our costs down,” he said.

Wells said she wants to serve on the board in order to explore, develop and implement educational policy, and ensure all students have the opportunity to receive the highest level of quality education to foster learning, personal Wells growth, scholastic achievement and success in the 21st Century.

She said she wants to see all of the schools in the district consistently achieve an Excellent rating.

“To accomplish this, the district must develop high quality academic programs and extracurricular activities, quickly address under-performing academic areas, retain and hire the best and most experienced teachers and en-

courage increased parental involvement,” she said.

“As a Three Rivers school board member, I will offer practical, common sense solutions and perspective when creating or implementing policy.

Three Rivers will benefit from my determination to focus on getting a job done properly and my ability to think outside of the box.”

Wells earned her bache-

lor’s degree in communication arts from the College of Mount St. Joseph and she ran her own advertising and public relations business in Phoenix, Ariz., for several years before selling the business and moving back to the West Side. She is now a stay-athome mother and she and her husband, Doug, have four children who all attend school in the district.

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cipal building, increase police and maintenance services and she would like to see the village continue making improvements at the park.

Geri Meister is a 1986 graduate of Taylor High School and a life-long Cleves resident. She has worked in the medical field for the past 25 years and is currently the manager of a general and vascular surgical practice in Western Hills. She did not reMeister turn calls for comment. In a column written for the Western Hills Press, she said she believes responsible conservative spending is essential and she would bring a fresh outlook to council if elected.

Jan Pastrick, 43, wants to join council because she thinks she can help the village grow. A voice-over artist and business manager for a medical company, she says her business

experience, which includes bookkeeping, managing accounts and billing, can serve the village well.

Pastrick has lived in Cleves eight years, and says she has been active with the school district and has attended meetings and applied for vacancies on the board.

She says if elected, she would like to go through the budget line by line.

“Let’s make sure we are spending every dollar wisely,” she said.

As a business manager, she says she knows a few tricks of the trade to get the best deal on insurance Haas and other business services. She would also reach out to nonprofits that help small governments grow a business-friendly environment to attract new business to the community.

She would like to help Cleves realize its potential without losing the charm

that draws people to move there. Pastrick says the new Three Rivers school under construction in the village will be a great opportunity for Cleves and she wants to help capitalize on that opportunity.

“I have some fresh ideas, and I am committed to raising my family here,” she said. “I want to see the community moving forward and I want to be a part of making that happen.”

Dawn Richardson, 50, is currently on Cleves Council.

She was apPastrick pointed about a year ago to fill an unexpired term. She says her year of experience means she is ready to get down to work immediately.

A member of the finance committee, she says she has been energized at the changes she has been able to be a part of so far, and wants to continue helping the village move forward.

She says the budget will be a challenge; the village is working with less money, as council did not pursue renewal of a 2-mill levy, but she is grateful for the support villagers have given through the passage of an operating levy in May. Richardson says 35 years of experience in customer service makes her a good listener and a recent seven-month layoff means she can relate to villagers who are experiencing tough economic times.

“Everyone is affected by this economy,” she said.

She says she wants to focus on safety services, property maintenance, and maintaining the quality of life in the village. She says encouraging economic growth in the village is important, and points to the new school building as something that could spark some of that growth.

Richardson says she has been listening to village residents as she campaigns and hopes to work with them, listen to them and find ways to improve communication with them if elected.

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Richter is a social worker and a lifelong resident of Cheviot.

“I’ve been very active in the community through St. Martin Church. I care a lot about our little city,” she said.

“I think there is a lot of potential in our city and we have great services.

It’s a great place to raise a family.”

If elected, Richter said she will work to continue offering the city’s exceptional services, seek resources and new revenue streams to help the city financially and promote business development within Cheviot.

“I just want to meet the needs of the community

as they arrive,” she said.

“I’m very approachable, and I’m not a politician.

I’m a mom and an everyday citizen who wants to serve the city.”

Richter and her husband, Mike, have two children.

Zech, a retired marketing consultant, has served on city council since 1994.

“I want to continue serving because Cheviot is my home,” she said. “I really care about the city and I want to keep Cheviot moving forward.”

The city has had success attracting new businesses to the community as of late, and she said she will work to attract more business development.

She said she also wants to see a proposed streetscape project come to life.

Zech said she would like to review the city’s ordinances and bring those up to date, as well as work to keep a low crime rate in the city.

“I just enjoy the people of Cheviot,” she said.

“They are just real good, forthright people and I want to help them and take care of their complaints.

“I want to be here forever,” she said.

Zech and her late husband, Charlie, raised three children in Cheviot.

She now has seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

“I know how village government works,” she said. “I have served as chair of every committee except finance, and I am sitting on that committee now. I have the welfare of the village residents at heart. I listen to residents’ concerns, complaints and suggestions.”

She says finances will continue to be a challenge for the village in the next counRichardson cil term.

Haas says the village needs to capitalize on its history, upgrade its muni-

By Jennie Key

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There are four contenders for two open seats on the Cleves Village Council this year. Voters will go to the polls Nov. 8.

The four are Linda Haas, Geri Meister, Jan Pastrick and Dawn Richardson Linda Haas, who currently is a member of council, says she still has projects she would like to see through. A 35-year resident of Cleves, she has 17 years of experience with the village council and operates a beauty shop in the village. She says her experience means she can get right to work.

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“I have a very strong background of working with a variety of businesses and helping them solve problems,” Hayes said. “I believe I can be a real asset on council.”

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diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, Bextermueller said. She was unable to attend her graduation because she was hospitalized for a serious flare-up.

As she received treatment for Crohn's disease, Bextermueller said Heitkamp began to notice signs of brain and spinal cord problems.

“At the advice of her doctor Amanda went to the Mayo Clinic, where she was diagnosed with ALS,” Bextermueller said.

Ryan Heitkamp, who was deployed in Iraq with the Army National Guard at the time, was granted an emergency leave so he could be there for his wife when she came home from the Mayo Clinic.

Ryan said he and Amanda are doing well and they are in good spirits. The couple were in South Carolina this week visiting Amanda's mother.

“We can't thank everyone enough for participating in the walk,” he said.

“It's awesome.”

Heitkamp, a Taylor High School graduate, said he grew up on the West Side and appreciates the generosity of the community. He said people he and his wife have never even met are signing up to participate in the walk.

Lizanne Mulligan, Ph.D., left, director of the physical therapy doctorate program at the University of Cincinnati, places a pin on Green Township resident Amanda Heitkamp during the ceremony in which she received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2009. Heitkamp was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, after graduation. THANKS TO KATHRYN COSSE “It's very encouraging and touching to know people are willing to do this for someone they don't even know,” he said. “I think it's great. This community is very generous.”

Registration for the event, which is a 2-mile walk, is $20 per person.

Checks can be made payable to Lisa Heitkamp, FBO Amanda Heitkamp,

5228 Zion Road, Cleves, Ohio 45002.

Donations can also be made at any Fifth Third Bank branch.

“There is no cure for ALS, but Amanda and Ryan are trying to make the best of the situation and inform people about both ALS and Crohn's disease,” Bextermueller said.

SCHOOLS

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • A5

Editor: Marc Emral, memral@communitypress.com, 578-1053

ACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS

WESTERN HILLS

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Westboro meets counter-protest

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Gabrielle Abbatello proudly held her sign supporting the troops.

“My brother is going to Afghanistan next week,” she said. “He serves in the Army National Guard.”

The Green Township teen was one of about 200 people who gathered across from Oak Hills High School on Ebenezer Road on Tuesday, Oct. 25, to

show their love of their country, their support of the troops and their acceptance of others.

On the opposite side of the street, on the sidewalk directly in front of Oak Hills, stood four members of the Kansasbased Westboro Baptist Church. The controversial group staged a 30-minute protest at the high school before heading north to Miami University in Oxford.

Westboro members have said they want God to punish

Americans for tolerating homosexuality. They’ve also been known to protest at military funerals.

The church members stood on an American flag, sang songs and held signs that made such statements as “God hates your idols,” “No peace for the wicked” and “Soldiers die for (homosexual) marriage.”

Shirley Phelps-Roper, a member of the Westboro group, said Oak Hills represents all the high schools in

“doomed” America.

She said students have learned to disobey the Ten Commandments, and her group was there to remind people they will stand before God and be judged.

“We’re here to warn everyone,” she said. “This nation’s destruction is imminent. If you don’t obey the commandments of God you’re going down with the ship.”

Abbatello, who is an Oak Hills alumna, said “It really

Mercy students presenting ‘Hairspray’ Performances set for this weekend at MSJ

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Holly Reckers said she’s looking forward to taking the stage as the lead in Mercy High School’s fall musical.

The senior will star as Tracy Turnblad in the theater department’s upcoming production of the hit show “Hairspray.” Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5; as well as 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6, at the College of Mount St. Joseph.

“I’m anxious and excited,” Reckers said.

Lisa Bodollo, Mercy’s drama teacher, said the nearly 200 students who are involved in the show’s cast and crew have been preparing for the production since early September. In addition to Mercy students, the show also features the talents of students from Elder, Dater, La Salle, St. Xavier and Taylor high schools.

College students and area professionals are mentoring the high school students to help them develop their skills in everything from singing, dancing and acting to artistic design, lights, hair and makeup and costume design, Bodollo said.

“I like theater because no one has to sit the bench,” she said. “There is something important for everyone to do.”

A winner of eight Tony Awards, “Hairspray” follows Tracy Turnblad and her friends as they battle high school bullies, racism and weight discrimination in Baltimore in 1962.

“It just left Broadway,” Bodollo said. “It’s a popular show because I think it fits everyone, and it also teaches a lot of histo-

“I like how professional our department is. You can taken what you learn into the real world. I can definitely tell a difference between how I was as a performer my freshman year and how I am now.”

JENN DROUT MERCY SENIOR

Mercy High School students, from left, Nycole Hicks, Holly Reckers and Gabby Discepoli rehearse a scene from the theater department's upcoming production of the musical, "Hairspray." Mercy students will perform the show at the College of Mount St. Joseph. THANKS TO JENNY KRONER-JACKSON ry.”

Mercy seniors Jenn Drout and Grace Jung also have starring roles in the musical and have taken part in other shows the theater department has presented in the past. They said Mercy’s theater department has helped them grow as actors

and given them confidence they can use in everyday life.

“I like how professional our department is. You can taken what you learn into the real world,” Drout said.

“I can definitely tell a difference between how I was as a performer my freshman year

and how I am now.”

Jung said she likes watching the productions come together, and the fact she gets to portray different people.

“I like learning about the character and using that to become the character,” she said.

Senior Olivia Luken serves

St. Al’s students mark 9/11 anniversary Students at St. Aloysius Gonzaga School in Bridgetown marked the anniversary of 9/11 with a focus on service. Led by the eighth-grade class, students raised funds to support two charities doing work in Africa.

Each year at St. Al’s, the eighth-grade students choose a schoolwide project to commemorate the 9/11 National Day of Service. Held annually in September, this Day of Service calls on Americans to adopt a charitable cause and perform good deeds to mark the 9/11 anniversary. The eighth-grade chose to support My Charity: Water which provides clean drinking water in Africa,

frustrates me that they go to military funerals and cheer their deaths,” she said. “It’s completely disrespectful and immoral. They need to start reading a real Bible.”

Green Township residents Megan Combs and Alyssa Mahlenkamp, who are also both Oak Hills alumnae, were out walking their dogs and decided to join the counter-protest.

Oak Hills officials dismissed high school students early at 12:50 p.m.

and Doctors Without Borders’ efforts to provide needed medical care to Somalian refugees.

To raise funds the students worked in small groups and chose classes from kindergarten to seventh grade to explain the good causes and promote fundraising.

Each class had a milk jug which the eighth-graders filled with colored water so the class could see the fundraising progress. The loose pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters amounted to $300 which was split between the two groups.

As a thank-you to the students, the eighth graders baked cookies for all of the other classes.

as the stage manager for the fall show.

She said managing the technical aspects of Mercy’s productions has become her niche within the theater department.

“I get to see it from beginning to end,” she said. “I like that I get to see everyone develop.”

Reckers said being on stage is something she probably never would have had a chance to experience if it weren’t for Mercy, and the long hours rehearsing are worthwhile because of the friends she’s made and the final product they put on for audiences.

“It looks like we’re having fun up there, and we are, but it takes a lot of hard work to make it look fun and easy,” she said.

Bodollo said the production is taking place at Mount St. Joseph because Mercy has outgrown its seating capacity at the high school. She expects about 3,000 people to see the show during its three-day run.

Luken expects it to be a popular show too.

“Everyone can find something in it they can relate to,” she said.

In the meantime, the students involved in the production will work out all the kinks in rehearsals and try to control their nerves.

“Once the curtain opens and the show starts, all the nerves go away,” Drout said.

Jung added, “It turns into adrenaline.”

HONOR ROLL DePaul Cristo Rey High School

The following students earned honors for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.

Sixth-graders, from left, Josie Fieger, Eric Aufderbeck and Caroline Trennepoh,l with eighth-graders Luke Doerger and Grace Nusekabel, filling the sixth-grade collection jug. THANKS TO JIM LEISRING

Freshman Second honors: Denzel Brown, Anthony Dallalio, Akeen Jordan, Maria Luning and Sierra Ridener.

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A6 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • NOVEMBER 2, 2011

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Never want to grow up?

Then the story of Peter Pan, presented at McAuley High School this weekend, might have some appeal.

J.M Barrie’s classic play, “Peter Pan” has been told in many different ways. This year McAuley students retell the story with a few twists: Never Land is set in a tropical is-

land much like Thailand, complete with dancing fairies, flying by means of Shadow Puppets, and Captain Hook, who is the most ferocious woman on the seas.

This story would not be complete, of course, without its brave heroes. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, Wendy, John and Michael and the Lost Boys are all part of the adven-

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The show is presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, and Sunday, Nov. 6.

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end after the play at the Fairy Festival.

Get whisked away to another world from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov, 12, in McAuley’s cafeteria.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • A7

Editor: Melanie Laughman, mlaughman@communitypress.com, 513-248-7573

HIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL

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Runner sets Pace despite illness

By Ben Walpole

bwalpole@communitypress.com

The timing is almost poetic.

Seton High School cross country senior Anne Pace the week after the district meet getting ready to compete at regionals.

Two years ago, she spent the very same week – after the district meet – in the hospital sick with Erytheme Multiforme Major, an infectionshecontractedasaresult of a bad reaction to flu medication.

“It’s still very unreal,” said Pace, who earned the regional berth by finishing 10th in the Division I district race, Oct. 22. “I can’t

believe it’s actually happening.

“It’s cool to see the work actually pay off.”

Pace is the first Seton regional qualifier since 2006.

“She broke a streak that we were looking to break,” Seton head cross country coach Karen Berndt said. “It’s been way too long. We needed to get back there.”

During the winter of 2009, though, Pace wasn’t sure she’d ever regain the sophomore-year form that made her one of the most promising young runners in the Seton program. She wasn’t feeling well during late October of that cross country season, and the ill-

REGIONAL RESULTS Seton senior cross country runner Anna Pace finished her career by taking 27th place at the Oct. 29 regional meet at Troy. She ran the course with a time of 19:41.37, averaging 6:20.3 minutes per mile.

ness went from bad to worse.

“I went to the doctor, and they realized it was more serious that we thought,” Pace said.

The infection kept her in the hospital for more than a week, and though she made a full recovery, her running training was thrown into disarray.

When she ran the annual Thanksgiving Day Race down-

town that year (“I shouldn’t have but I wanted to,” she said) she barely ran at all. She had to walk much of the course.

“I was really down,” Pace said.

“It wasn’t as easy as it was before. I had to start all over, basically.”

Her sophomore spring track results didn’t exactly fill her with See PACE, Page A8

Volleyball dreams realized for Mercy senior

MERCY WINS DISTRICTS When a team loses five of nine matches to close the regular season, the last thing anyone would expect is for that team to reel off three straight 3-0 wins in the postseason.

But when you play in the Girls Greater Cincinnati League, anything is possible.

“It just prepares you for a lot of different atmospheres, a lot of different scenarios,” Bobcats head coach Denise Harvey said.

“We’ve been tight with teams, we’ve blown teams out – it just gets you ready.”

The Bobcats sure looked ready in the Division I district final on Oct. 29. Facing Lebanon, they seized control of the match early and never let go, winning 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-18).

Mercy (18-7, 6-4) now prepares for a regional-semifinal rematch with Ursuline, which ousted the Bobcats from the postseason in 2010. Mercy and Ursuline split their two regularseason meetings this year with the Lions winning the most recent encounter – a 3-1 decision on their home floor on Oct. 11.

The two GGCL rivals are set to play Nov. 2 at Tippecanoe.

Tough GGCL schedule prepared girls for district title game against Lebanon

By Ben Walpole bwalpole@communitypress.com

It all started with a modest goal.

Marissa Prinzbach was a fifthgrader on the St. James School volleyball team. She wanted to be a team manager someday. Maybe a trainer.

Seriously.

“I just wanted to be involved in the sport,” Prinzbach said.

Seven years later Prinzbach is more than just involved in the sport. She is the star senior setter for the Mercy High School volleyball team, with a verbal commitment to play in the Big East next season for the University of Connecticut.

But Prinzbach talks like it’s all still a bit of a surprise. She remembers getting her first two college letters of interest the summer after her freshman year when her club volleyball team was in Florida at the U15 nationals. Auburn and Georgia had flattering things to say. Prinzbach’s reaction?

“Were they really watching me? Is this a joke? I was utterly

Seton senior cross country runner Anne Pace runs in the Girls Greater Cincinnati League cross country meet where she placed third and received first-team all-league. THANKS TO ANNE PACE

shocked by it,” she said.

“It was like, wow, I didn’t know I really had a shot at this. After that I just took it and ran with it.”

Prinzbach, a White Oak resident, has started varsity the last three years for Mercy.

“As soon as she got here, quickly you could see she’s a very talented setter,” Mercy head coach Denise Harvey said. “We were just hoping she would develop like she did because we were thinking she could be a real asset for the program and a real gamechanger.”

Prinzbach credited her parents, Paul and Ann Prinzbach, and her club vollyeball director Kathy Kennedy with helping her develop her game and navigate the college recruiting process.

After wrapping her head around the idea that colleges were in fact interested, Prinzbach committed to UConn during her junior season over a variety of other suitors, including Tennessee, Duquesne, Villanova, Northern Illinois, and Southern Miss.

Her favorite team as a kid was Cincinnati. She served as a ball girl for a few UC volleyball games

Tony Meale

Mercy High School senior Marissa Prinzbach does what she does best – set the ball for the Bobcat offense. THANKS TO PAUL PRINZBACH and developed a bad case of hero worship for the Bearcat players.

She especially idolized Bryn Kehoe, the west-side native who went on to star as a setter at St. Ursula and Stanford University.

“I thought, ‘Those girls are so cool,’” Prinzbach said. “They

were on such a high pedastal.”

Now Prinzbach is one of “those girls.”

She and her fellow seniors helped the Mercy volleyball team on another deep postseason run this fall. Teammate Lindsey Dinkelacker recently committed to

Saint Louis University, and Harvey thinks all five members of the class could wind up playing college ball.

The 5-foot-11 Prinzbach is the quarterback of sorts on the floor, leading the Bobcats’ 5-1 offense.

“Marissa’s super athletic.

She’s very strong, and she understands the game very well,” Harvey said. “As setter you have to have a good understanding of your side, their side. You have to be able to read the defense. You’re constantly making decisions.

That’s not a position that everyone’s cut out to play.”

It suits Prinzbach just fine.

She left behind her childhood interests in dance, soccer and softball to be a setter.

“The feeling when you step on the court, something about being the setter,” Prinzbach said. “The control, being able to motivate your teammates. I don’t know. I never got that vibe or that thrill in any other sport.”

TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS ndudukovich@communitypress.com

against Beavercreek, Nov. 1 (after press deadline).

Boys soccer

Girls soccer

By Nick Dudukovich

» St. Xavier earned a sectional final win with a 3-0 win over Loveland, Oct. 25. Austin Harrell scored two goals in the shutout. The team followed up with a 3-2, double-overtime win over Huber Heights Wayne, Oct. 29.

The win earned the Bombers a Division I district championship. PJ Suess and Josh Keeling had goals for the Bombers. The Bombers began regional play

» Mercy’s season ended with a 2-1 loss to St. Ursula in the Division I sectional finals, Monday, Oct. 24. The Bobcats finished with a 10-4-2 record – the best mark in Mike Rust’s four season as head coach. » Oak Hills lost in the Division I sectional finals, Oct. 24, to No. 3 seed Milford. The Scots started the season low as they assimilated several young players into the lineup. But they fin-

ished 7-3 in their last 10 games to close the year with a 9-9-1 record.

Volleyball

» Taylor’s season ended with a 3-0 loss to Miami East, Oct. 29.

Taylor finished the season with a 16-5 record.

Boys cross country

» Bombers runner Michael Hall placed fifth overall (16:02) and helped the Bombers capture a team regional title at Troy High School, Oct. 29. Other Bomber runners, such as Evan Stifel,

Alex Kuvin, Michael Momper, Sean Hogan, Andrew Gardner, and Patrick Drumm will join Hall at the state championships, which will be at the National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Nov. 5. » La Salle’s Drew Michel placed ninth at the Division I regional meet, which was held at Troy High School, Oct. 29. The top 16 finish earned Michel a spot in the state championships, which will be at the National Trail Raceway, Nov. 5. » Oak Hills’ Blake Meyer qualified for state with a 10thplace finish at regionals, Oct. 29.

Meyer posted a mark of 16:08.

Girls cross country

» The Oak Hills cross country team placed ninth out of 16 teams at the regional meet, Oct. 29. » Mercy placed 10th at the Division I regional meet, Oct. 29.

Highlight reel

» To watch the Press Preps writers discuss the week that was high school football, check out Cincinnati.com/blogs/presspreps.

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A8 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Panthers fall to La Salle Gannett News Service

CINCINNATI — La Salle, ranked eighth in the Enquirer area coaches’ poll, scored on a 20-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Dominic Capano to Derek Kief with 10 seconds remaining to beat Elder 17-14, Oct. 28.

With the score tiied 7-7 at the half, La Salle took the lead in the third quarter on a 24-yard field goal

by Brandon Heflen. Elder answered with a five-yard touchdown pass from Josh Moore to Austin Ciprini to take a 14-10 lead in the fourth quarter.

The Panthers got the ball back with 2:09 second left, but La Salle used their timeouts to force a punt, taking over on Elder’s 43yard line with 1:09 remain-

ing.

The Lancers drove 23 yards before scoring the game-winning touchdown with 10 seconds left. Capano went 24-for-39 for 293 yards and two touchdowns and Kief caught 11 balls for 159 and the game-winning touchdown.

Elder finished the 2011 season with a 2-8 overall record.

Colerain 40, Oak Hills 14

Colerain, ranked No. 2 in The Enquirer area Division I football coaches’ poll, was led on offense by the backfield of Curtis Jester, Detuan Smith and Dustin Smith who combined for five rushing touchdowns.

Oak Hills jumped on the scoreboard first with a

1-yard touchdown run from Nick Smith, but the squad wouldn’t score again until late into the fourth quarter with the game out of reach.

Smith led Oak Hills with 140 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.

Oak Hills ended the regular season with a 4-6 record.

er Sullivan for a 75-yard touchdown pass for the game-winner.

Taylor junior running back Cole Evans had 25 carries for 179 yards and two scores while Alex Haussler added 120 yards and a score on the ground on 19 carries.

Mariemont 30, Taylor 25

With the loss, Western Hills finished the regular season with a 5-5 record.

Through nine games this season, Dion Washington led the squad with 774 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Receiver Josh Smith had 29 receptions for 404 yards and four scores.

In the secondary, defensive back Tywaun Black had five interceptions.

With Taylor (2-8) up 2516 going into the fourth quarter, Mariemont connected for two long fourthquarter touchdown passes to steal the victory 30-25.

Senior quarterback Eric Nerl connected with Nick Jones for an 80-yard scoring play to pull within two. Later in the quarter Nerl hooked up with Park-

Amelia 21, Western Hills 18

La Salle’s Michel races to state

By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

MONFORT HEIGHTS —

All but one senior on the La Salle Lancers’ cross country team wrapped up their varsity careers at the Division I cross country regional meet at Troy High School, Oct. 29.

The last man standing, Drew Michel, placed ninth at the race and will run at the state championship meet in Hebron, Nov. 5.

Michel ran a time of 16 minutes, 7.64 seconds, which was about four seconds off the mark he ran at districts, Oct. 22.

His personal best for the season came during the Greater Catholic League meet, when he posted a time of firstplace time of 15 minutes, 37.57 seconds.

Michel’s other firstplace time came in September, when he posted a time 16 minutes, 48.3 seconds at the Moeller Primetime Inviational.

The Lancers, as a team, qualified for the regional meet by placing fourth at the district championships.

Other runners that

La Salle High School senior Drew Michel leads league rival Nathan Lauck of Elder during the home stretch in the Division I district cross country meet, Oct. 22, at Voice Of America Park in West Chester. Michel finished third in Race B, with a time of 16:04.. BEN WALPOLE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

competed at regionals included junior Jake McNamara, who place 29th (16:39) and helped the team grab an overall ninth place finish.

Other Lancers, such as

seniors Marc Nie, Matt Schroeck, Clayton Cardinal, Luke Roell and sophomore Stephen Babcock also ran at regionals after racing in the district meet, which was held at Voice of

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“She’s really doing everything she can. She’s 100 percent dedicated to being a good runner.”

She earned all-Girls Greater Cincinnati League honors as a junior and celebrated her senior year with the regional berth.

“I basically just told myself I could, and I went for it,” Pace said. “It’s just always been a part of my life.

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Western Sports Mall has Little Dribblers indoor soccer for ages 3-5.

The six-week program costs $35 and is 5:30-6 p.m. or 6-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays or Fridays beginning Nov. 9.

A lollipop program is also available for ages 4-6, and is a team environment

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confidence either.

“Some of those runs when I was trying to get back into it, they were hard,” Pace said. “I thought about it – why am I even doing this? But I just kept pushing through.”

Instead of quitting, she decided to do the opposite.

The summer before her junior year she threw herself into training like she never had before.

“She didn’t want to be just decent,” Berndt said.

“She wanted to be good.

She makes sure she eats healthy. She makes sure she gets to bed as early as possible after she finishes her homework.

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America Park.

The 83rd state championship will be held at National Trail Raceway.

Mason’s Zach Wills won the 2010 race with a mark of 15:19.

Saints clinch PAC title

By Adam Turer presspreps@gmail.com

The Thomas More College football program has made tremendous progress in head coach Jim Hilvert’s five seasons leading the Saints.

In his fifth season, Hilvert has led the Saints to a fourth straight Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship and Division III playoff berth. Thomas More has not lost a regular season contest since Nov. 8, 2008.

The Saints have ascended to the highest national ranking in program history this year, currently No. 8 in the D3football.com poll.

Still, the program knows that it has not yet broken through as one of the nation’s elite teams.

“For us to be one of the top teams that’s talked about nationally, you’ve got to make a mark in the playoffs,” Hilvert said.

The Saints won firstround playoff games each of the past two years, but have yet to capture that elusive second postseason win. The 2010 season ended with a 69-7 thumping at the hands of perennial Division III power Mary Hardin-Baylor in the second round.

To get on the level of a program like UMHB, the Saints need to make noise against national competition.

“We’re definitely a program that is on the rise,” junior defensive back Zach Autenrieb (Elder) said. “We need to make it past the second round of the playoffs to get to that next level.”

Thomas More has dominated the PAC, posting a 26-0 record in league play since the beginning of the 2008 season.

The competition level in the PAC has risen each year, and this season was the toughest yet for the defending champs. The Saints survived with three point victories over Washington & Jefferson and St. Vincent.

“Each year, you have a bigger ‘X’ on your back,” said Hilvert. “This year especially, the league is better

from top to bottom.”

The Saints clinched the title on Saturday, Oct. 29, by defeating Westminster (Pa.) 27-10 while Waynesburg fell to St. Vincent on a last second field goal. Westminster and Waynesburg were tied for second place behind Thomas More going into those games.

What used to be a twoteam race between Thomas More and Washington & Jefferson saw a lot more parity this season. One constant remained: the Saints could not be beaten.

“This year’s definitely been the toughest in the league since I’ve been here,” said Autenrieb, who set a school record with three interceptions in the team’s 41-21win over Bethany Oct. 22. “There’s a lot more talent in the PAC now.

Teams are getting better recruits.”

The Saints hope that the improved competition in the league will help them have a better chance to advance deeper in the postseason.

The national attention that a deep playoff run will bring starts with taking care of business during the regular season.

“To get that national recognition you have to win the PAC championship year in and year out,” Hilvert said.

“The better competition you play will help you come playoff time. We’ll be more battle tested.”

The top10 ranking is nice for the school, but the football program knows that a top 10 regular season ranking does not equal a berth in the final eight of the playoffs.

That is where the program wants to go this year.

“The rankings don’t tell who we are as a team,” Autenrieb said. “It’s neat to see that we’re getting recognized nationally, but winning and winning in the playoffs is all that matters to us.”

Thomas More returns home Nov. 5 against Waynesburg before closing the regular season on Nov. 12 at local rival Mount Saint Joseph in the annual Bridge Bowl.

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and listening to their concerns. As a certified public accountant, I am the only candidate who can guide the city through the complex financial regulations and reporting requirements that face local governments today. I have earned a reputation as an effective problem solver for individuals and businesses in the areas of tax compliance, financial reporting, and business strategy.

I promise to use my experience and skill to make the auditor’s office more professional with an emphasis on ethics, accurate reporting of governmental financial information, and adherence to governmental accounting principles. I will address recent citations from the state auditor regarding improper fund transfers, find the best way to correct those deficiencies, and take all necessary steps to prevent these

problems from occurring in the future. I am not related to any department heads or city officials so I will be a true independent voice for the citizens of Cheviot when reviewing and approving departmental expenses and budgets.

When I was approached by the Republican Party to run for the auditor’s position, I enthusiastically agreed because I knew I could make a real difference. Good government needs good people that are willing to make the sacrifice necessary to serve their communities. I have a strong background and record of accomplishment in the accounting profession and I would be honored to put that expertise to work for the citizens of Cheviot. I hope you will support me on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Joe Pahls is a candidate for Cheviot auditor.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Correcting Ms. Czyzyk

I hate to belabor the subject but Ms. (Theresa) Czyzyk must be corrected. (10/19/11 Community Press).

I respect her ingrained right wing theories but maybe she is not as well versed in Catholic Social teaching as she believes. The Church does indeed support the rights of workers. The “Justice for All” encyclical includes ALL workersregardless of their religious or political persuasion. The popes have taught that ‘Collective Bargaining ‘ is a fundamental human right’; an indispensableelement of social life. It actually supports ‘life’. To quote Mother Jones; she said “Pray for the dead, but fight like hell for the living”.

This is the reason to vote no on Issue 2 to repeal SB5.

Another truth is that the Democratic Club of Green Township is 90 percent Catholic membership.

We believe that serving God’s people is a good thing. It appears that Ms. Czyzyk is the one twisting the truth.

PS: Steve Driehaus is promoting human development in South Africa, not Hawaaii.

Ann Thompson Green Township

Big government not the answer

A reader responded that it’s illegal for unions to give dues to the Democratic Party and then further stated that unions give to the

Democratic Party. We acknowledge both and didn’t write such – we wrote that union dues are being filtered back to the Democratic Party – which is true and ongoing. The intention of revising Issue 2 is to stop the misuse of union funds and power.

The overall liberal agenda is to expand government, to discard Christianity and to control the population (with taxpayers funding abortion on demand); and those who support such agenda will prosper. And although they don’t uphold Christianity they consistently misinterpret the language and intention of liberal policies with reference to ChristianSee LETTERS, Page A10

Covedale finds its bootstraps “Invest in the west and participate!” is a bold message that graces local bus stop benches. However, for Covedale residents the means by which to be civically involved has historically Jim Grawe been elusive.

Granted, the COMMUNITY PRESS GUEST COLUMNIST Price Hill Civic Club is the official political voice for the city section of Covedale. However, rarely do Covedale residents attend PHCC meetings because they instinctively believe that they do not live in Price Hill. And, on occasions when residents do ask the PHCC to address “Covedale matters” the animosity it generates deems the current political system dysfunctional.

This is the atmosphere that necessitated the founding of the Covedale Neighborhood Association. Its expressed mission to “retain and promote the history, value, beauty and pride in the Covedale community” has empowered Covedale residents to accept responsibility for their future.

This grass root effort has cre-

ated new vehicles for volunteerism. The Garden District group distributes fliers promoting monthly litter walks and events like the Garden District Yard Sale and Garden Contests. The Friends of Covedale Gardens, formed to oversee the development of Covedale Gardens, has inspired many neighbors to graciously donate their time, money and ideas to transform a once vacant lot into a show place to stage a summer concert series, chili contests, a kids movie night and Christmas with Santa.

The more politically active among us have collected over 500 petitions asking City Council to again give Covedale equal recognition – over 200 yard signs were purchased and displayed by “Proud Covedale Residents” demanding the same. And, our Happy Covedale Heritage Poster celebrating our Covedale history is prominently displayed in many of our homes, local businesses and institutions.

But somehow, in the midst of the euphoria of these accomplishments, the Price Hill Civic Club has convinced our current City Council that Covedale residents have willingly dismissed their Covedale heritage, and therefore do not wish for Covedale to again

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be a recognized neighborhood – a status that much younger communities, like Fay Apartments, English Woods and Queens Gate, currently enjoy.

Covedale residents, trustworthy by nature, naively expected our representatives to see the light. Now we hope they will feel the heat. Although no council member has publicly said that Covedale should not be recognized, the newly formed Covedale Political Action Committee has identified Mike Allen, Kevin Flynn, Laure Quinlivan, Jason Riveiro and Chris Seelbach as the council candidates who, if elected, will actively support recognizing Covedale.

One thing is certain. Covedale residents prefer not to leave their destiny to the whims of the traditional political power structure.

And, while other neighborhoods trumpet the battle cry “Take our neighborhood back!” we choose more creative and pre-emptive solutions to shaping our future.

Simply put, we have found our bootstraps and, although our demeanor is inconspicuous and humble by nature, we do not apologize for showing them off.

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Pahls wants to put expertise to work My name is Joe Pahls and I am grateful to be the Republican endorsed candidate for Cheviot city auditor. I am a graduate of La Salle High School and the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s deJoe Pahls gree in acI COMMUNITY PRESS counting.

GUEST COLUMNIST have been a certified public accountant for the past 17 years and my practice thrives here in Cheviot, one block from City Hall. I am a member of the Cheviot Westwood Community Association, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Tax Professionals.

As I have campaigned throughout the city, I have enjoyed meeting the people

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Jim Grawe is the co-founder of the Covedale Neighborhood Association.

Upton says thanks for his support I have had the great fortune to serve as an elected official in Green Township since1990. It has been a total pleasure to serve as your trustee over the past 19 years.

The memories of the wonderful people I have met will stay with me forever. My tenure as trustee Tony Upton COMMUNITY PRESS has been successful because GUEST COLUMNIST of you and my many, many supporters. To those that have helped me be successful as a trustee and in my life, in particular, my beautiful wife and family, I say thank you very, very much.

I personally support the candidacy of Tony Roseillo for trustee in the upcoming November election. Mr. Rosiello is an outstanding man and a very hard worker.

I’m sure he will do his very best for all the residents of Green Township.

This November, renewal of

two long-standing township levies will be on the ballot. Issue No. 27 will renew a 0.5 mill levy that has been in effect since 1986 for police services. This levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home less than $7 per year.

The second renewal levy is Issue No. 28 which supports the maintenance of residential streets in Green Township. This levy was reduced from 1 mill to 0.5 mill in 2002. This street levy provides for the maintenance of residential streets and snow removal. The street levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home less than $10 per year.

Passage of these levies will not raise your taxes because they are both renewals. I endorse both of these levies because they do not raise your taxes and are essential for the continuation of quality services in Green Township.

Thanks again to all of the residents of Green Township for electing me over the past 20 years. I am a very blessed person to have served you.

Tony Upton is a Green Township trustee.

Ferguson asking for term on service center board Voters in seven Hamilton County school districts will see two races for the Hamilton County Educational Service Center governing board.

Residents of Finneytown, Forest Hills, Lockland, Northwest, Oak Hills, Southwest and Three Rivers school districts will go to the polls to select two people for four-year terms and one person for the final two years of an unexpired term.

I would like to urge you to vote Nov. 8 for Marilee Broscheid, Barbara Parry and myself, Bill Ferguson Jr., for Bill Ferguson three COMMUNITY PRESS the seats.

BrosGUEST COLUMNIST cheid and Parry are seeking re-election to four-year terms, while I am seeking to retain the seat to which I was appointed two years ago.

If you haven’t heard of the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, you are not alone. The almost-100-year-old HCESC provides nurses, occupational therapists, school-improvement coaches, curriculum consultants, instructors for the visual/hearing-impaired, gifted- and specialeducation teachers, and many other experts to all 22 school districts in Hamilton County, as well as 14 districts outside the county.

We also provide services to 54 parochial, private and charter schools, and coordinate the county’s Head Start program.

Our 500-plus employees positively touch many children’s lives every day.

Broscheid and Parry have served on the HCESC board for more than 20 years each. Broscheid is a former Southwest Local Schools and Hamilton County PTA Council president, and a former Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio Board of Trustees president. Parry is a

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former Finneytown School Board president and former trustee for the Family and Children First Council.

After 21 years at The Cincinnati Enquirer, most recently as Page One editor, I was appointed to the HCESC board two years ago. I have spent considerable time attending meetings and workshops to get up to speed on issues facing our education system. I have been a volunteer in Oak Hills schools, where both of my children graduated, for many years.

All three of us are committed to a solid education for all children and want to ensure that the HCESC offers quality services. We understand that in today’s economy, school districts must get the best value.

That’s why we strategically cut HCESC expenses in the past two years, allowing us to cut some costs for the schools we serve, saving taxpayers money.

We have no taxing authority (no levies). About 94 percent of our budget comes through fees from the schools we serve. The remainder comes from the state.

The HCESC is all about sharing services. For instance, if a district needs a nurse two days a week and another district needs a nurse three days a week, we provide the service to both. That saves both districts the expense of a fulltime employee.

The bottom line: We must provide quality services at reasonable cost, or schools will turn elsewhere for services.

The HCESC has a great reputation in Ohio and nationally among educational service agencies. I ask for your support for Marilee Broscheid, Barbara Parry and myself as we work to maintain that premier standing. Thank you.

Bill Ferguson Jr. is a candidate for the Hamilton County Educational Service Center governing board.

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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Sewer work disrupting back yard I’ve not been sleeping well lately (rumble rumble) and have been a bit (more) irritable (than usual). Ask a few of my neighbors and they’ll tell you (beep beep beep) why.

Seven years ago I saw a real estate ad for a piece of property in Green Township and became smitten.

When I Diana Cron COMMUNITY PRESS brought my husGUEST COLUMNIST band to see this place it was winter, but we could see what a beautiful pocket of green in Green Township this truly was (we even saw a red fox skitter across the yard on that first day) and we wanted to live here forever.

Green space and a creek behind the house. A few wooded acres to call our own where our pets can run without bothering the neighbors who are not too close. A house and a barn.

Close to the business we own, also in Green Township. Great school district.

With places like this, why would folks choose to move out further?

Shortly after we moved in, construction on the condos across Dent Creek started. The noise was offensive, but we were told, and told ourselves, it was “only temporary.” There was a short, span of time in between the condo construction and the current Christ Hospital construction where we were

only threatened by having Legacy Place across the street from us. Now the noise is daily and all day.

It starts at 5:30 a.m. with an initiation of loud banging and clanking and then launches into the constant rumble and beep beep back up noises of the earth movers. Recently, it is seven days a week, the only concession we get is that on Sunday morning, it starts at 7:30 a.m. Earlier this week, I came home from work early, not feeling good, and could still hear the noise through earphones and a soundtrack. At night, loud music and screaming starts from the bar and Haunted House across the creek.

Constant noise pollution.

I spent an evening this week at a meeting at Nathaniel Green Lodge trying to glean as much information about the proposed MSD sewer project that eventually is to run through our back yard against our will and that of our neighbors. This is only one of many meetings, hearings and public discussions we have attended to try to convince MSD to choose an alternate plan which will not affect our properties so drastically. Yet, it seems that despite all our arguments, MSD and Green Township intend to push this through. While I was sitting in the meeting, I felt like Wile E. Coyote, hearing “beep-beep” yet again, as the roadrunner deals us yet another blow.

This week I walked down the the far edge of our property and saw that without

our permission, stakes have been placed, and trees have been marked. The MSDproposed sewer will cut a swath of trees 80 feet wide thru our property and that of our neighbors, coming uncomfortably close to some folks’ bedroom windows, pools, patios and decks - things that we have all planned and worked hard for and enjoy in what was once the privacy and quiet of our own homes. And while the construction noise and inconvenience may be “only temporary,” the damage that putting a two-footdiameter sewer line right next to a creek bed and the clear cutting necessary to do so does to the inherent woodland setting cannot be easily, nor quickly remedied. Saplings replanted on upturned ground that was once mature forest is quite the horse of a different color.

I understand the value of sewers, medical centers and businesses to the life and well being of our community. However, this whole scenario is making me wonder whose prosperity and well being are we talking about? It certainly is not the residents of Hutchinson Road and Hutchinson/ Nathaniel Glen who will be negatively and financially impacted by all this “progress” that MSD and Green Township have planned. I’m not wondering why Indiana looks so attractive to all those folks that have moved out of the Greater Cincinnati area anymore.

Diana Cron lives in Green Township.

BRIEFLY Spaghetti dinner

Cub Scout Pack 187, which includes the Cub Scouts of St. Aloysius Gonzaga and St. Martin of Tours parishes, is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the St. Al’s School Cafeteria, 4390 Bridgetown Road.

The spaghetti dinners are available for dine-in or carry-out and will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, breadstick, drink and dessert. Dinner tickets will be sold at the door at a cost of $7 for adults and $5.00 for children ages three to nine.

Children under age three are free.

The proceeds from the dinner will help to fund the many year-round activities of the Pack.

Community association meets Nov. 9

Aaron Betsky, director of the Cincinnati Art Museum, will be featured speaker at the Monfort Heights/White Oak Community Association meeting this month.

The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road.

Betsky is a prolific writer and editor, with more than a dozen books and articles to his credit, and continues to teach and lecture both in this country and abroad. Before becoming the director of the Cincinnati Art Museum in August 2006 he served in leadership positions with art museums in the Netherlands,

San Francisco and Venice, Italy.

Betsky will discuss the reasons for the treasured status of the Cincinnati Art Museum, and its plans for the future.

Divine Dash

Our Lady of Lourdes Church is hosting the inaugural Divine Dash 5K run and walk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.

The 5K race, about 3.1 miles, will start at the church at 2832 Rosebud Drive and wind through neighboring streets before returning to the church for the finish.

Awards will be given to the top male and female runners and walkers. Reregistration is $20 for adults and $15 for students 18 and younger. T-shirts are an additional $7. Online registration is available at www.runningtime.net. A free Kids’ Fun Run will immediately follow the race on the church campus.

For more information, contact Amy Hopkins at 470-1744 or amythop13@gmail.com.

1848 Cincinnati

Jim Mainger of the genealogy and local history department at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will discuss the 1848 panorama daguerreotypes of the Cincinnati riverfront at the next meeting of the Westwood Historical Society.

These fragile photographs taken by Charles Fontayne and William S. Porter were undergoing

conservation due to deterioration when modern technology revealed some amazing detail never before seen.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend.

Vocal ensembles to sing with Angotti

McAuley High School’s award-winning Vocal Ensemble, in combination with La Salle High School’s Vocal Ensemble, will be performing at a concert with world-famous music missionary and Christian music artist, John Angotti.

Angotti provides inspirational music and witness to all ages through concerts, workshops, retreats, missions, conferences, and worship.

Opening for Angotti will be Musica Spiritus, directed by Dan Fuerst, and Bobby Fischer, Cincinnati singer/songwriter/musician will be joining the bands as well. The McAuley/La Salle combined group will be accompanying Angotti.

The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, in McAuley’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $12 each, can be reserved by calling 377-7178 or emailing mcarlebosch@fuse.net.

Tickets are also available at the door for $14 each. The proceeds will benefit the Tony Merk Memorial Scholarship.

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ity in attempt to sway readers to vote for their agenda – and attempt to discredit and silent those who differ. It is what it is. In the past week we’ve received a voice mail stating that Driehaus is in Africa, not Hawaii (hmmm, not bad) and mail from Ann Thompson. I’d hope they’d have more important things to do than to personally contact those who differ.

There’s no misinformation here, big government isn’t the answer –let America work.

Joe Czyzyk Sr. Bridgetown

Underground God

Our founding fathers, while not perfect, understood their authority came through God. They knew that man’s law must align with God’s law and that to educate the mind and not the soul would deteriorate the physical,emotionalandspiritual balance that defines a society.

Not perfect in that some owned slaves. Yet even in those earliest days there were colonies who wanted to abolish slavery. Not getting 13 colonies to agree prolong slavery but it did not lessen the anti-slavery voice. The loudest voice came from people of faith. I learned this as a child.

Students today cannot come to the same conclusion because references to God and the influence He had on our founding fathers as well as the role people of faith played are being removed from textbooks.

We took prayer out of schools and we twisted Jefferson’s words so that “freedom of religion” now means “freedom from religion.”

Political leaders like Nancy “you do not need God anymore because you have us Democrats” Pelosi omit

“Under God” when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Prayer was forbidden from the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Like in China, Democrats are slowly driving God underground in America.

Al Ostendorf Cheviot

Confusing issues

Yes means no or does no meanyes?Soundslikeapolitician on a date.

Unbelievable how the self serving politicians have sunk so low as to use police and fireman as their scapegoats. These politicians have routinely abused, mismanaged and wasted our tax dollars and the last thing we need to do is give them even more opportunity to keep doing the same. They use misleadingtacticsandliesto further their agenda of gaining more power and control.

Then these elitist have no qualms of exempting themselves from laws that they place on us “commoners.”

Issue 2 is flawed and should be sent back to Columbus to be rectified.

Don’t believe the politician rhetoric. Please take the time to talk with a police or firefighter for straight answers on this important issue. Vote no on Issue 2.

John Rainey Green Township

Going backward

Trustee candidate Jeff Smith would lead Green Township backward.

At a time when the city, county and townships are looking into consolidating departments to save money, Mr. Smith would like the township to establish its own zoning department. Green Township looked into creating its own zoning department which would entail hiring a zoning administrator, a staff and the added costs.

They concluded it was not cost effective, as we could

use Hamilton County’s Regional Planning/Rural Zoning for our zoning purposes.

The trustees make their zoning recommendations to the county. This system has worked very well for the township at no extra cost to the township.

Mr. Smith also wants to sell Nathanael Greene Lodge if it cannot be financially self supporting. The lodge was originally built so that Green Township residents, civic groups and clubs would have somewhere to meet in Green Township rather than having to go outside the township. The lodge, like our many parks, is an expense to the township but they are one of the many reasons Green Township is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

Green Township has the

lowesttaxrateinSouthwestern Ohio. The trustees must be doing something right.

Karl R. Mohaupt Green Township

No conflicts

Iamwritingtoraiseanissue that I believe is important in the Cheviot auditor’s race.

Good government requires that there be checks and balances to government power and spending, and that conflicts of interest be eliminated.

This past year, Robert Klein was appointed as the Cheviot fire chief. The city of Cheviot is now in the position that the fire chief’s wife is approving and auditing all ofherhusband’sdepartmental expenses. No public corporation would ever permit one family member to audit the finances of another fam-

ily member, and no government should either. Look at what just happened at the Department of Jobs and Family Services, where employees were approving excessive government benefits for family members.

People often complain that they feel powerless to control the relationships between government officials.

The citizens of Cheviot must realize that they do have a voice as to how their local government is structured and operated, and vote accordingly.

Albert Ringshauser Cheviot

Asking for your vote

My name is Shirley Smith. I have resided in North Bend for over 40 years.Ihavealsoraisedfour children here and believe that North Bend is an ex-

traordinary place to live. We have the good fortune to live in a safe and wholesome environment that is filled with all types of history. It is an ideal place to live, raise a family and retire.

I proudly served the village of North Bend as mayor for nine years and as a member of council for 11 years. I have always believed in an open-door policy. You can be surethatIwilllistencarefully and wholeheartedly to the concerns of the residents and act promptly to resolve them to the best of my ability.

I am committed to the betterment of the village of North Bend an to its residents. For all of these reasons, I ask you for your vote on election day.

Thank you for your time.

Shirley Smith North Bend

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

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Judy Dotzauer of Delhi Township and Fifi Biehle of Cleves celebrated 45 years of friendship at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on Cayman Island.

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Ruth and Robert Jones took the Western Hills Press along on their vacation to Ireland. The couple is pictured overlooking Tralee Bay from the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. PROVIDED.

Bev Bibent, son Maury, grandson Maury, sister Monica Stacy, and sister and brother-in-law April and Dave Vonderhaar are pictured at the Capital One Bowl, where they cheered the Crimson Tide to victory.

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Readers on vacation

It’s time most of us have put away our luggage and are now just dreaming of our next vacation. These readers took their Community Press newspaper on vacation and then e-mailed us a photo to westernhills@communitypress.com. On your next trip, snap a photo and email it in.

The Herbst grandkids are pictured with the Western Hills Press in Top Sail Island, N.C. Pictured from front left are Adam and Lauren; second row, Tommy, Kelly, Kaitlyn, Hannah, Amy and Gretchen; third row, Scott, Andy, Pete, Heidi and Luke. PROVIDED.

The Belew, Rhein and Doherty families took the Western Hills Press along on their vacation to South Haven, Mich. PROVIDED.

Friends Ross and Joyce Smith, Don and Irene Bernard, and Joe and Alice Baker took the Western Hills Press on a cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit. PROVIDED.

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Tuesday November 8, 2011

Modern Approaches to Knee Arthritis Wellington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine The Arthritis Foundation would like to thank our sponsors for this free educational program.

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Refreshments Cindy Long - Physical Therapy Dr. Reilly - Presentation and Q & A

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, NOV. 3 Dance Classes Square Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, 6736 Ohio 128, No experience necessary.

Smooth-soled shoes are best for dancing. With River Squares and Butler Squares. Free. Presented

by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 232-1303. Miamitown.

Exercise Classes Beginners' Gentle Ashtanga Yoga, 7-8 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, Create strength, flexibility and release of stress. Gentle moving meditation connecting mind, body and spirit. Family friendly. $70 for 10-class pass, $40 for five-class pass, $9 dropin. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 6752725. Miami Township.

On Stage - Student Theater All Shook Up, 8 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, $7-$15. Presented by La Salle High School Drama. 7412369; www.lasallehs.net. Green Township.

On Stage - Theater I Love A Piano, 8-10:30 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Celebration of music and lyrics of Irving Berlin follows journey of a piano as it moves in and out of American lives from the turn of the century to the present. $23, $20 students and seniors. Through Nov. 6. 2416550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Schools Seton High School Information Night, 7 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Parents of seventh- and eighthgrade students learn about admission process, financial aid, sports, academics and more.

Free. 471-2600; www.setoncincinnati.org. West Price Hill.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4 Community Dance River Squares, 7:30-10 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, 6736 Ohio 128, Plus-level square dance and round dance club. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation.

929-2427. Miamitown.

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.

Music - Cabaret The Fall Cabaret, 8-10:30 p.m., St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., Undercroft. Evening of singing with Elder and Seton high school choirs. Includes beer, soft drinks, pretzels and chips.

Benefits Elder High School Glee Club. $15. Presented by Elder High School Glee Club. 3493439; www.elderhs.org. West Price Hill.

Music - Oldies Cold Smoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

Music - Rock Scotty Anderson and the Silver Wings, 9:30 p.m., Legends, 3801 Harrison Ave., 6621222; www.legendscincinnati.com. Cheviot.

On Stage - Student Theater All Shook Up, 8 p.m., La Salle High School, $7-$15. 741-2369; www.lasallehs.net. Green Township.

Hairspray, 7:30 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, $12. Presented by Mother of Mercy High School. Through Nov. 6. 661-2740; www.motherofmercy.org. Delhi Township.

On Stage - Theater I Love A Piano, 8-10:30 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Recreation Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Fernbank

Park, 60 Thornton Ave., Walks led by Park District volunteers.

Walkers may choose what days to walk. Ages 50 and up.Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park.

Shopping Ladies Night Out Shopping Extravaganza, 7-11 p.m., Our Lady of Victory, 810 Neeb Road, Unique gifts from more than 40 vendors, crafters and artists.

Includes raffle, split-the-pot, soft drinks and snacks. Adult beverages available. Bring donation for food pantry for free raffle ticket. Free. 941-9406; www.olv.org. Delhi Township.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 Benefits Turkey Trot, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Woodlands, 9680 Cilley Road, Music by the Remains.

Includes food and non-alcoholic drinks, cash bar available. Splitthe-pot, door prizes and silent auction. Benefits Living Hope Transitional Homes, providing long-term support to help homeless women attain permanent independence. Ages 21 and up. $60 couple, $50 couple advance; $35, $30 advance.

Presented by Living Hope Transitional Homes. 598-6333, ext.

206; www.lhth.org. Cleves.

Kenyan Cincinnati Association Education Fundraising Dinner, 6-10 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Benefits Kenyan Cincinnati Association to help sustain school fees for orphaned children and those from select poverty stricken communities. $40. Presented by Kenyan Cincinnati Association. 330-2612815; www.kcaweb.org. Green Township.

Civic Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and tree and shrub prunings. Hamilton County residents only. Commercial businesses and landscapers not eligible to participate in this program. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

Dining Events Cub Scouts Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Aloysius Gonzaga School, 4390 Bridgetown Road, Cafeteria. Dine in, carryout, and drive through. Benefits Cub Scout Pack 187. $7 , $5 ages 3-9, free ages 2 and under.

Presented by St. Aloysius Gonzaga Cub Scout Pack 187. 2568946. 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.

Music - Oldies Hot Wax, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

Music - Rock One Night Stand, 9:30 p.m., Legends, 3801 Harrison Ave., Free. 662-1222. Cheviot.

Nature Cosmic Walk, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Imago Earth Center, 700 Enright Ave., Participatory ritual of unfolding of Cosmos. With lights, candles, music and reading, participants celebrate story of Universe from Big Bang to present. Bring snack to share.

Drinks provided. Rain date: Nov. 6. Free. 921-5124; www.imagoearth.org. East Price Hill.

Swarms of Stars, 7-11 p.m., Cincinnati Astronomical Society Observatory, 5274 Zion Road, View star clusters though large telescope. Family friendly. $3, free ages 11 and under. Presented by Cincinnati Astronomical Society. 941-1981. Cleves.

On Stage - Student Theater All Shook Up, 8 p.m., La Salle High School, $7-$15. 741-2369; www.lasallehs.net. Green Township.

Hairspray, 7:30 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, $12. 661-2740; www.motherofmercy.org. Delhi Township.

On Stage - Theater

Mother of Mercy High School presents the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray" Nov. 4-6 at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Tickets are $12 and available at the Mercy or Mount box offices, or online at www.ticketalternative.com. Pictured rehearsing are Nycole Hicks, Holly Reckers and Gabby Discepoli.

I Love A Piano, 8-10:30 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Sunday, Nov. 6 Benefits Divine Dash 5K Run and Walk, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, 2832 Rosebud Drive, Awards for top male and female runners and walkers. Free Kids Fun Run follows race. Benefits Dottie Westerfield Fund. $20, $15 students 18 and younger; T-shirts $7. Registration required. 4701744; www.runningtime.net.

Westwood.

Civic Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township.

Holiday - Veterans Day Veterans Day Ceremony, 1-2 p.m., Veterans' Memorial Park, 934 Neeb Road, Honoring veterans for service and for those who did not come home.

Dedicating 77 additional veteran names to Wall of Honor Monument. Color guards, patriotic songs and speakers.

Park at Delhi Senior Center, shuttle bus available. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Delhi Township Veterans Association. 471-8693; www.delhiveterans.com. Delhi Township.

Music - Oldies Elvis Show, 7-9 p.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road, With Paul Halverstadt. $10. Registration recommended.

251-7977. Riverside.

On Stage - Student Theater All Shook Up, 5 p.m., La Salle High School, $7-$15. 741-2369; www.lasallehs.net. Green Township.

Hairspray, 7 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, $12. 661-2740; www.motherofmercy.org. Delhi Township.

On Stage - Theater I Love A Piano, 2-4:30 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Runs/Walks Man-Up and Walk for Amanda, 1 p.m., Veterans' Park Green Township, 6231 Harrison Ave., Registration Noon-12:45 p.m. Two-mile walk and basket raffle. Benefits woman diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. $20. 558-0535. Dent.

Senior Citizens

ing, 1 p.m., Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Road, Music by pianist Mary Ann Jordan, vocalist Susan Lenhart and flutist Jennifer Elliott. Guests welcome. Refreshments. Free. Presented by West Hills Music Club. 922-2052.

Green Township.

Exercise Classes Zumba Class, 7-7:30 p.m., Curves - Miami Heights/Cleves, $2. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Heights.

Recreation Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Fernbank Park, Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 Dance Classes Line Dance Class, 10-11 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776.

West Price Hill.

Exercise Classes Ashtanga Yoga Level I, 5:45-7 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, Deepen moving meditation practice with strong flow of familiar asanas and introduction of new asanas. Family friendly. $70 for 10-class pass, $40 for five-class pass, $9 drop-in. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 675-2725. Miami Township.

Yoga Class, 7-8 p.m., Curves Miami Heights/Cleves, 3797 Shady Lane, $2. 467-1189. Miami Heights.

Home & Garden Year-Round Gardening, 6:307:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Holiday Porch Pots: turn your pots into festive holiday decorations. Simple and easy ways to extend the use of your pots. Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. With White Oak Garden Center staff. Free. Presented by White Oak Garden Center.

385-3313; www.whiteoakgardencenter.com. Monfort Heights.

Music - Acoustic Charlie Runtz, 6:30-10 p.m., Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road, With special guest Chad Runtz. Free. Presented by Black Sheep Bar & Grill.

481-6300. Cheviot.

Music - Oldies

Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road, Non-members welcome. Music by Nelson. $5.

Presented by Delhi Seniors.

451-3560. Delhi Township.

Bop Club Dance, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road, Dance lessons 7-8 p.m., except last Tuesday of month. $3, free members. Presented by Cincinnati Bop Club. 251-7977; www.cincibop.com. Riverside.

Monday, Nov. 7

Support Groups

Clubs & Organizations

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Mercy Hospital Western Hills, 3131 Queen City Ave.,

West Hills Music Club Meet-

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Sixth-floor, room 1. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 9211922; www.cincinnatioa.org.

Westwood.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Civic Monfort Heights/White Oak Community Association Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Presented by Monfort Heights/White Oak Community Association. 3853780. Green Township.

Community Dance Line Dancing, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

Dance Classes Square Dance, 10-11:30 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane, With Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors.

Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4.

Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776.

West Price Hill.

Coston Family Chair in Leadership and Ethics at the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Free. 2444724. Delhi Township.

Recreation Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Fernbank Park, Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park.

Support Groups Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 4418 Bridgetown Road, Presented by Greater Cincinnati Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup. 921-1922. Bridgetown.

THURSDAY, NOV. 10 Dance Classes Square Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, Free. 232-1303.

Miamitown.

Exercise Classes Beginners' Gentle Ashtanga Yoga, 7-8 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, $70 for 10-class pass, $40 for five-class pass, $9 drop-in. 675-2725. Miami Township.

Education

Music - Cabaret

Basic Computer Presentation, 1-3 p.m., Bayley Community Wellness Center, 401 Farrell Court, Betty Olding gives presentation on basic computer skills. Free. Registration required. 347-5510. Delhi Township.

Mickey Esposito, 7-9 p.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977; www.jimandjacks.net. Riverside.

Exercise Classes Yoga Class, 1-2 p.m., Curves Miami Heights/Cleves, $2. 4671189. Miami Heights.

Women and Weights, 5-6 p.m., Western Hills Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Program specifically designed for women.

Maintain bone density, increase metabolism and discover health benefits of weight training. $7.50-$10. Presented by SpinFit LLC. 451-4905; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

Power and Pump, 6-7 p.m., Western Hills Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Simple, yet challenging cardiovascular and strength training exercises combined for total body workout. $7.50-$10. Presented by SpinFit LLC. 451-4905; www.spinfitcincinnati.com.

Westwood.

Zumba Class, 7-7:30 p.m., Curves - Miami Heights/Cleves, $2. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Heights.

Lectures Discussions of Leadership Lecture Series, 7 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, College Theatre. Featuring Joanne Ciulla, Ph.D., the

Friday, Nov. 11 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.

Family friendly. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Miamitown.

Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Harvest Home Park, Free. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

Holiday - Veterans Day Bayley Honors Veterans, 1-2:30 p.m., Bayley Community Wellness Center, 401 Farrell Court, Framed certificate and honorary pin presented to all veterans present at event. Hors d'oeuvres

by Delhi Kroger with cake and drinks by Vitas and Bayley.

Official photos of veterans taken afterward. Color guard and military displays by Delhi Veterans. Guest Speaker: Tony Aretz of College of Mount St. Joseph. Free. Registration required. Presented by Delhi Township Veterans Association.

471-8693; www.delhiveterans.com. Delhi Township.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • B3

Rita shares Iron Skillet’s pumpkin cheesecake Recently, my sisters and some of their kids came to my home for lunch. My dear aunt Margaret and her son, Frank, also came. We made Lebanese food: tabouleh, fried kibbeh and green beanswithcinnamonandonion.AsIsetthetablewiththe antique china I inherited from my mom, along with mismatched silverware and glasses, I was reminded of the philosophy I grew up with: it’s not just about the food,ortheservewareonthe table, but about who’s at the table, sharing the meal. As we segue into the crazy busy holiday season, try and remember that bit of advice.

And to help you get a good start, here are two of my favorite holiday recipes, and both are do-ahead!

Julia Stegmaier’s sweet potato pear soup I met Julia at a presentation I did for Pleasant Ridge garden club. My topic was root veggies and Julia made this yummy soup for the luncheon. It’s her version of one her daughter makes for a vegan meal. Julia made hers with butter and cream. (To make it vegan, substitute veganmargarineforthebutter and coconut milk for the cream). It was light and delicious.

1tablespoon butter 1small onion, chopped ¼ cup chopped carrot ¼ cup chopped celery 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 pears, peeled and diced ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 1teaspoon paprika 5 cups vegetable broth (can use chicken broth)

Chef Laszlo Molnar of The Iron Skillet Restaurant shares his recipe for pumpkin cheesecake.

Butthat’snotall.Chef/owner LaszloMolnarwasagueston my Union Township cable show and he made, among other yummy foods, the best pumpkin cheesecake I’ve ever eaten. Laszlo and chef sister, Monica Lippmeier, are particular about fresh, local, seasonal foods and their menu reflects that.

WhatIenjoyaboutthisduois their commitment to their heritage, sharing what they love.Checkouttheirwebsite at www.laszlosironskillet.com or give them a call at 513-561-6776 or 6786.

Filling:

⁄3 cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons maple syrup, or to taste 2 teaspoons lime juice, or to taste Salt and pepper to taste

1

Melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté for 1 minute. Add sweet potatoes, pears and thyme and sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add paprika and veggie broth. Bring to boil and simmer 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft. Puree until smooth. Return to pot. Add cream, maple syrup and lime juice. Simmer 5 minutes. If soup is too thick, add a little broth. Season to taste, adding more syrup or lime juice as needed. Drizzle with maple syrup if preferred. Can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Iron Skillet Restaurant’s Pumpkin Cheesecake The Iron Skillet Restaurant in Newtown, Ohio, is a haven for authentic Hungarian and German food.

smooth. Add sugars and continue mixing on medium speed. Add pumpkin, spices and vanilla and blend well.

Add eggs, one at a time, until each is incorporated. Add cornstarch and sour cream and blend to mix well. Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed, and then pour into prepared crust. Beat for 3 minutes. Pour into prepared crust in a springform pan.

Crust: Laszlo’s recipe called for a couple tablespoons of butter, but I found I needed more.Addasyougountilyou get a mixture that sticks together and is easy to pat down into the pan.

2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon each, nutmeg and ground ginger Up to1stick butter, melted

Mix dry ingredients in bottom of spring form pan, add butter and mix well.

Press into bottom of pan till

firm. Top with whipped cream. Caramel sauce is optional.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author.

E-mail columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

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West Sider William Schemmel is among 16 Loaned Executives and their employers or sponsors who are helping United Way of Greater Cincinnati work toward reaching its annual campaign goal of $60,625,000.

Schemmel works for Western & Southern. The Loaned Executives came on board in late July and work as extensions of staff, working with volunteers and employee campaign coordinators to establish and run workplace campaigns, develop campaign strategy and facilitate volunteer trainings.

The participants not only support the campaign by giving their time to the fundraising efforts; they also receive valuable experience in marketing, management, customer service, and strategic planning.

Stephens is manager

Sandy Stephens is the new vice president and sales manager for Sibcy Cline Realtors Northwest office.

Stephens is licensed in both Ohio and Indiana and brings more than 13 years of real estate management experience, and is an Integrity Coaching Specialist. She was the recipient of the CABR’s Community Service Award in 1995, and Cincinnati Board of Realtors’ Circle of Excellence award in 2009 and 2010.

She has attended the University of Cincinnati, Thomas More College and Southern Ohio College.

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Stephens was board chair for Dearborn County, Ind., YMCA 2007-2009.

She has also received several awards including Cincinnati YMCA 2009 Volunteer of the Year, Kentucky Colonel, Southwest Local School District Friend of Education 1995, and Whitewater Valley Friends of Children 1994.

She and her husband, Terry, live in Harrison and have two adult children, Chris and Michelle.

Westerfield receives designation

Jennifer Westerfield, sales associate from Western Hills Sibcy Cline Realtors, has recently merited the Sibcy Relocation Specialist designation.

Sibcy Cline Realtors, in compliance with the National Association of Realtors, has created this designation to honor Realtors who demonstrate the knowledge, experience and professionalism needed when working with relocating clients moving into and out of the area.

Westerfield is a member of the Cincinnati Board of Realtors, as well as the Ohio and National Associations of Realtors.

Spangler promoted

Matthew Spangler, LEED AP, has been promoted to project leader at Hixson, a Cincinnati-based architecture, engineering and interior design firm.

In this role, Spangler is

responsible for designing projects for Hixson’s national clients. A Hixson associate since 2004, Spangler holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and lives in Bridgetown.

Lotter joins workforce network

Andrew Lotter has joined the Employers First Regional Workforce Network as the regional employers liaison.

The Employers First Regional Workforce Network is a collaborative effort between Workforce Investment Boards in the Tristate region and the Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network to provide employers with a quick and easy approach for navigating the public workforce system.

Lotter’s most recent position was with the SuperJobs Center, the one-stop workforce development center for Hamilton County and the city of Cincinnati under the oversight of the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board, where he primarily focused on business services and later managed a National Emergency Grant designated to provide training to eligible dislocated workers.

In early 2011, Lotter was the recipient of a SuperAward presented by the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board for his work with the enrollment numbers of the National Emergency Grant.

LIFE

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • B5

Lions Clubs prepare to fill local food pantries

Dave Hampton, who takes care of the building for Mercy Franciscan Health Partners, is seen through an arched doorway in the Powel Crosley, Jr. mansion, on Kipling Ave. in Mount Airy. The Enquirer/Carrie Cochran CARRIE COCHRAN/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Dave Hampton, who takes care of the buildings for Mercy Franciscan Health Partners, stands outside of the Powell Crosley Jr. mansion, on Kipling Avenue in Mount Airy. CARRIE COCHRAN/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Mercy transfers Crosley mansion

swered the call to big initiatives and our club has a history of taking the lead in this district,” offered Rich Messler, past president of the club that this year is celebrating its 83rd year of service to the community.

The Western Hills Lions Club was recently named to the Centennial Honor Roll released by the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired - the only Lions Club individually recognized for its long relationship and generous financial support of programs for the visually impaired.

“The local Lions have never organized a project on such a large scale, but now is the time to bring together people everywhere to focus awareness on just how many of our neighbors are experiencing ‘food insecurity,’” saidMesserle. “This isn’t simply a Lions activity, but includes hundreds of volunteers and numerous other civic organizations that will help with providing facilities, supplies, and publicity,” Throughout Southwest Ohio, Lions have reported inquiries for assistance from an assortment of interested community groups such as the Eagles, the American Legion, Boy Scouts, high school students, school districts, churches, senior centers, family services agencies, food banks, and Elks.

Lions and partnering churches will sell tickets prior to and also the day of the event for $5 for adults and $3 for youth. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. The Lions hope

that neighbors will spread the information about this breakfast and make it a huge success.

For nearly five generations, the Lions Clubs of Southwest Ohio have answered the call in offering a hand up for countless thousands of individuals and families in our region covering a far-ranging assortment of needs – from sight and health-related issues to college scholarships and community parks.

Lions have adapted their activities to reflect the specific needs of their individual communities and encourage men and women who are passionate about community service to ask about membership in their local clubs.

More information about the Lions Clubs and the locations of these and other Lions Clubs that are hosting Pancake Breakfasts on Nov. 19 can be obtained through the Facebook page for the Southwest Ohio Lions or via the website www.ohiolions.org/ distH.htm.

The Southwest Ohio Lions will host its next large project, an environmental initiative, by planting 10,000 trees on March 31 and April 7 at the Fernald Preserve, a fully remediated prairie and forest area in Hamilton County at the former site of the uranium enrichment plant that operated during the years of the cold war, and at two MetroParks in Montgomery County. The Lions are partnering with hundreds of high school and college students to demonstrate the importance of preserving our precious greenspace.

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"This represents a significant gift to our organization, and one that demonstrates Mercy Health's continued commitment to the Greater Cincinnati community," said CPA Executive Director Paul Muller. "We are grateful to Mercy Health and its board for this stewardship and salute Mercy Health's wisdom and vision in determining what was in the best interests of this historically-important property.”

Muller said CPA has created a separate limited liability company with the singular mission of conserving and managing the mansion.

"Pinecroft is among the most beautiful and wellmaintained historic estates in Cincinnati," Mr. Muller said. "We look forward to offering it as a destination of elegance for private events and weddings."

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Mercy Health has transferred ownership of Pinecroft, the Powel Crosley Jr. Estate, and its surrounding 17 acres to Cincinnati Preservation Association.

Mercy Health has maintained the estate since acquiring it in 1999 and had it listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

“We are experts in health care, not historic preservation,” said James May, president and CEO of Mercy Health. “We recognized Pinecroft’s importance to Cincinnati and the community’s continued interest in the estate and made a promise to care for it. We’ve kept that promise by developing a plan that protects and preserves this unique Cincinnati treasure for generations to come and ensures that it remains accessible to the community.”

The plan culminated with the transfer of the estate to CPA Oct. 25. CPA serves the Greater Cincinnati community as the recognized resource and catalyst for the preservation of historic cultural resources.

Mercy is selling the building for $1 to the Cincinnati Preservation Association. Crosley was an inventor who also owned the Cincinnati Reds for a period of time. He was responsible for the Crosley automobile, Crosley radios, as well as other household appliances. Crosely Field, where the Cincinnati Reds played unitl 1970, was

Immersed in an economy that has left many area families struggling to makes ends meet and scrambling to put nourishing food on their tables, the Lions Clubs of Southwest Ohio have organized a diverse collaboration of members and partners to raise awareness and to provide funding for local food pantries throughout the region.

In an unprecedented effort, nearly 900 Lions and affiliate members from the women’s Lioness Clubs are organizing partnerships with local churches, community centers, and other service organizations to host a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8-10:30 a.m., with net proceeds going to stock these vital links within each community.

“All of our proceeds from this event will go directly to those who operate our local pantry,” said Mike Stalf, president of the Western Hills Lions Club. “The breakfast will be held at the Delhi Seniors and Community Senior on Neeb Road.”

The Western Hills Lions, busy planning already for April’s Final Four Celebration fundraiser, know how important this effort is to those whose economic status has taken a turn for the worse.

“The weekend before Thanksgiving is a great time to make everyone in our community aware that hunger does exist here and we intend to bring attention to this misfortune,” added Lions project chair Brandon Sower.

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Addyston has water and sewer levies on ballot

By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Addyston has two issues on the Nov. 8 ballot.

The first, Issue 4, is a proposed five-year renewal of a 1-mill tax to improve, maintain and operate the village of Addyston’s water supply system.

According to Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes, the levy would generate about $8,882 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home an estimated $13.32 annually.

The village also has Issue 5 on the ballot. This is a 0.5-mill tax to improve, maintain and operate Addyston’s sewage disposal facilities. According to Rhodes, the levy would generate about $3.571 annually and would cost the owner of a $100,000 home

an estimated $4.28 annually.

Rhodes said property values will change with January’s tax bills and he can only estimate the potential cost of levies. He said his website only shows what would be paid on current value. The new values will not be known until the State Tax Commissioner approves them sometime late this year,” he said.

Rhodes said the state requires complete countywide revaluations every six years and 2011’s reappraisal is nearing completion.

“In the year we revalue we simply do not have all the information we need prior to the November election,” he said. “It is a problem of the timetables established by state law.”

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St. Joseph Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 19.

The show feature some of the best in blues and roots music performed by an all-female line up of heavy hitting musicians from Austin, Texas. Tickets for the show are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the show and can be purchased by going to www.gcparts.org.

Additional information can be obtained by calling 513-484-0157.

The Texas Guitar Women is a powerhouse of talent and energy led by five-time Grammy winning slide and dobro player Cindy Cashdollar.

The line up also includes “Texas Vocalist of the Year” Shelly King, blues sensation Carolyn Wonderland, Blind Pig recording artist and bassist Sarah Brown and Austin, Texas, stand out drummer Lisa Pankratz.

Austin-based dobro and steel guitarist Cashdollar’s career has taken some surprising twists and turns that have led her to to work with many of the leading artists in contemporary music.

Her ability to comple-

ment a song or step out with a tasteful, imaginative, and exciting solo and to do it in so many musical genres - has made her one of the most in-demand musicians on the American roots music scene. Cashdollar is also the first woman to ever be inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

The music of Shelley King draws from and blends a spectrum of roots music styles, but one word succinctly describes it: soulful. Be it R&B, folk, blues, country, bluegrass or rock — or combinations of and variations on those themes — she delivers the goods straight from the heart with a voice that’s splendidly rich and warm and as big as all outdoors.

Sarah Brown is a widely recognized and award winning bassist in the international blues and roots music scene living in Austin, TX. Starting her career in the 70’s, it only took three gigs for her to realize that playing bass was what she was meant to do.

She was voted best

bass player in the Austin Music Polls four years running as well as winning another AMP award for a 45rpm release. She is the recipient of five Music City Texas awards, was nominated for two W.C. Handy awards, received a NAIRD Indie Award, and was featured in Bass Player magazine.

Lisa Pankratz has become the drummer of choice for acts who wanted their country to shuffle with soul and theirrock to have some swing in the beat. The Texas Guitar Women have toured primarily in Texas and Louisiana with limited engagements due to the girls’ busy schedules. They call Antone’s in Austin home base and many of girls are featured there either as solo artists or complimenting other artists. 4 of the 5 recently toured the US with Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women promoting their self titled album which drew high praise.

This is the fourth consecutive year the girls have made the trek to the Cincinnati area.

‘History’ presented by Sunset Players

Sunset Players, the resident drama group at Dunham Arts Center, will begin its 2011-2012 season with “The Complete History of America, Abridged,” a hilarious romp through the annals of history by Adam Long,

Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor.

Show dates are Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. All show times are at 8 p.m.

Performances will be at Midway Elementary School, 3156 Glenmore Ave., while renovations of

the Dunham Arts Building occur.

Ticket prices are $12 for general admission and $11 for students, seniors, and groups of 10 or more.

For ticket information call 513-588-4988 or visit www.sunsetplayers.org.

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Sunset Players, the resident drama group at Dunham Arts Center in Price Hill for more than 30 years, is leading the development of an exciting new venture, The Arts Center at Dunham.

The arts center will be housed in the current Dunham Arts Center, the remaining building 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.

The developers plan to create a center not only for performing arts, but also fine arts. The upper level of the building will contain a performance venue, and the lower level art studio space. The auditorium will be used not only for performances (Sunset Players plays, concerts, etc.), but also art shows and the like.

Sunset Players has signed a one-year preferred developer lease with the city so that the costs of renovating the building can be assessed and funding secured before signing a long term lease.

Working with Sunset Players are members of the Price Hill Will Arts Cat, the Price Hill Civic Club, and the Price Hill Historical Society as well as the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.

While the building is being renovated, Sunset Players will be performing “The Complete History of America, Abridged” by Adam Long, Reed Martin, and Austin Tichenor, at Midway Elementary School. Show dates are Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. All show times are at 8 p.m.

For ticket information or information on donating time or money to the Arts Center at Dunham, call 513588-4988 or visit www.sunsetplayers.org.

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By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Stacie was 16 and a high school freshman dreaming of becoming a Navy SEAL. She lived in Virginia with her mom, Lorraine, and younger sister, Kristie. On a typical winter day in January of 1999, Stacie came home from school, arriving before her sister.

What was typical turned tragic in a heartbeat.

Stacie was confronted by a 20-year-old man who had been essentially stalking her. He stabbed, strangled and raped the teen.

Paul Powell then turned his unspeakable rage on Kristie when she came home.

She, too, was brutally attacked and raped and left to die in the basement. The 14year-old recovered physically, but struggles to deal with her own attack and her sister’s death.

Powell was arrested, convicted and executed last year in Virginia.

Since that horrific day in 1999, Lorraine married Richard Whoberry and moved to Mount Healthy and has established the STACIE foundation which translates to Stiving Toward Achieving Compassion, Intervention and Education.

With her own faith and the support of her husband and a circle of newfound friends, Lorriane has been able to forgive and reach out to offenders and victims alike.

She travels where ever her mission takes her to tell Stacie’s and other victims stories.

Along with her foundation, Lorraine also is a partner with The Silent Witness National Initiative, becoming the president of the Central and Southwest Ohio chapter.

“This is healing for me,” the soft-spoken woman said. “If I had given up and given in and chose to dwell in misery, he would have won.

“I have a victory every time I share Stacie’s story.”

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When Lorraine gives her presentation, whether it’s in a prison or a school auditorium, she often is flanked by 14 plywood silhouttes, each representing a domestic violence victim. Each red silhoutte also has a gold plaque telling a brief story of the victim with the plea “Remember my name.”

Along with her daughter’s wooden figure, is one forKarlineRoss-Gray,murdered in 2010 in her Mount Healthy apartment by her husband, who killed himself.

“We’re going to put Karline’s silent witness in the lobby at Mount Healthy City Hall as a reminder and to make people aware,” Lorraine said.

Awareness, she said, along with education are her prime motives in reaching out to others.

“I want offenders to know they have a choice in how they live the rest of their lives,” she said.

She wants victims’ families to know there is help and support and others who can understand their anger and grief.

STACIE is a nonprofit foundation relying on donations and proceeds from a spring bike, walk and race event. For more information, go to www.staciefoundation.org.

Mercy auxiliary hosting boutique, craft sale The Auxiliary of Mercy Health Mount Airy Hospital will host its annual Holiday Boutique and Craft Sale on 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the hospital lobby.

The event will feature many handcrafted items including jewelry, baby items, aprons and a variety of items for many occasions. Returning this year is the grand raffle with prizes that include a handmade quilt, Lenox heirloom serving platter with eight napkins and eight napkin rings, Fitz & Floyd Santa Claus cookie jar, Sri Lanka tea pot with sugar and cream bowls, and more.

“The boutique and craft sale has become a tradition not only for our volunteer members, but also for many members of the community,” says Dottie Conrad, who volunteers her time leading for the crafters. “Each year, many of the same people attend the event to see what our wonderful volunteer crafters

have created for the holidays.”

Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. There will also be a bake sale filled with decadent treats on Nov. 2 on the second floor near the cafeteria.

"Our annual boutique allows our volunteers, the hospital’s employees and people in the community to purchase hand crafted items not only for the holidays, but also for special occasions throughout the year," Conrad said.

Proceeds from the sale are donated to the hospital and are used for equipment and programs that bring comfort to patients and their families. Past donations have been used toward the purchase of patient chairs in ambulatory care and the behavior health units, scholarships, security and maintenance vehicles, and patient comfort bears.

For more information about the boutique and craft sale, please call 513853-5280.

Skirt game delivers van a child for $100 or a family for a $500 donation.

Donations can be sent to the Delhi Skirt Game KCFF to the Delhi Township Police Department, 934 Neeb Road, Cincinnati 45233.

Checks should be made payable to the Delhi Skirt Game KCFF. For information call 451-1197.

By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

The Delhi Skirt Game made good its promise to a 4-year-old by delivering the handicapped equipped van the tot needs to his grandparents’ Delhi Township home.

Christopher Rainier was one of the recipients of this year’s Skirt Game softball game.

“The van is a 2004 Chrysler mini van that we found and purchased from a resident of Delhi,” said Clyde Kober, Skirt Game Committee co-chair. “It was already handicapped equipped and is working out great for Christian and his mom.

“While the van isn’t new, it is meeting the needs of the family and the Delhi Skirt Game Committee is happy to help them out.”

Along with buying the van, the committee was able to assist three other families.

“The total we have spent so far is about $25,000,” Kober said.

The Skirt Game Committee is now gearing up for its Christmas project.

Using proceeds from its spring Kenny Lipps golf outing and private donations, the committee

Arriving at his grandmother's home in Delhi Township is Christopher Rainer in the handicapped equipped van made possible by this year's Skirt Game. With Rainier are his sister, Gwyn, and mom, Melissa. PROVIDED. will have its Kids, Cops and Firefighters project in December.

Last year, the committee enabled 45 families and 135 children to have a holiday shopping spree at the Western Hills Target store.

Delhi Township police and firefighters, with help form the Citizens Police Association and senior citizens group donated their time helping the selected families buy gifts and necessities.

Kober said the event also is made possible by donations from From Our Angels to Yours, the Delhi seniors, township firefighter unions, Kiwanis,

Delhi business and civic associations.

“All funds for Kids, Cops and Firefighters go into the Cindy Roebel Memorial Fund, which is made up of all the money raised through the years, donations and our golf outing,” Kober said.

“Bob Roebel helped us establish this fund when his wife, Cindy, passed away several years ago and it was established to help needy people at Christmas time. This is a perfect way to keep Cindy’s memory alive.”

Kober said this year the Skirt Game Committee is asking for individuals and groups to sponsor

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DEATHS Marie Abbott Marie Comstock Abbott, 86, died Oct. 23. She was a teacher.

Survived by children Grace (Allan) Livingston, Joe (Meg) Abbott; grandchildren Ashley, Joey Abbott, Alec, Jessie, Maggie Livingston; brother Tom (Frances) Comstock; nieces and nephew Joni Comstock, Jane (Roger) Chandler, Bill (Lucille) McCune, Marie Graham; several great-nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by sister Margaret Comstock McCune, nephew James (Phyllis) McCune.

Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Homeless Animal Rescue Team, PMB#222, 11711 Princeton Pike, Suite 341, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

(Karen), Mark (Lauren) Baas, Linda (Joe) Vennemeyer; grandchildren Zach, Bubba, Karli, Matt, Austin, Hayley, Conor Baas, Nicole (Mike) Brinkman, Kyle, Samantha, Jake Proctor; great-granddaughter Stella Brinkman; siblings James (Betty) Hartman, Jean (the late Earl) Barrett. Preceded in death by husband Bill Baas.

Arrangements by Gwen Mooney Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

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JoAnn Baas JoAnn Baas, 73, died Oct. 17.

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Services were Oct. 15 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Edna Busch-Braegger Edna Aull Busch-Braegger, 107, died Oct. 22.

Survived by children Beverly (Ray) Groene, Philip (Jeanne) Busch; daughter-inlaw Joan BuschHeidemann; Braegger nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands late Edward Busch, Matthew Braegger, son David Busch.

Services were Oct. 29 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by the B.J. Meyer Memorial Center. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., c/o Bethesda Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 452633597.

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Services were Oct. 6 at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church.

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William P. “Spike” Helmers, 71, died Oct. 15. He was a small business owner.

Survived by wife Kathleen Helmers; daughters Jennifer (Rob Helmers Wegman) Helmers, Michelle (Lance) Lagaly, Allison (Ed) Hinker; sister Janice (Wayne) Chapman; seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Carol, Jack Helmers, Joan Rinklin.

Services were Oct. 21 at St. William. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Memorials to: Msgr. Kennedy Scholarship Fund, c/o St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or St. Xavier High School, 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224.

Thelma Kappner Thelma Burton Kappner, 92, died Oct. 22.

She was former owner of the Cheviot Bowling Lanes and operator of the bowling lanes at the Cincinnati Club.

Kappner Survived by daughter Patricia (Art) Siefert; grandchildren Todd (Vicki), Sharon Siefert; great-granddaughters Hannah, Hailey Siefert. Preceded in death by husband Frank “Sonny” Kappner.

Services were Oct. 26 at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Madleine Kohler Madeline Bennett Kohler, 87, died Oct 22. She was a homemaker.

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Morgan “Bud” Gerth, 94, Green Township, died Oct. 21. He was a meat cutter.

He was an Army veteran of World War Gerth II. Survived by children Janet (Anthony) Pepe, Joanne (David)

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Kohler, Jewel Jones; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband William Kohler Sr. Services were Oct 25 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Luken Mary Jane Somhorst Luken, 92, died Oct. 23.

Survived by children Connie (Ace) Ammann, Larry (Karen) Luken, Mary Ann (Keith) Sears; five grandchildren; sister-in-law of Evelyn Doth; 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband Luken William Luken, brothers Lambert, John Somhorst.

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Shirley Mehring Shirley Marguerite Guiou Mehring, 75, died Oct. 23. She was a business owner in the medical supply distribution industry.

Survived by children Vickie Benefield, Van, Steven Johnson; stepchildren Michael, Pat Mehring; 16 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lee Mehring.

Services were Oct. 28 at Maple Grove Cemetery. Arrangements

by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 300 Brynn Marr Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546.

Harold Murray Harold E. Murray Jr., 86, died Oct. 22. He was a lifetime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 212.

Survived by children Dianne Connley, Dennis (Marilyn), Thomas, Patrick (Gina) Murray, Kathleen Laib, Mary Jo (Jim Conner) Franz; sisters-in-law Claire (the late Robert) Murray, Alberta (the late Herman) Bretnitz; 13 grandchildren; Murray 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Edith “Edie” Murray, parents Harold, Gertrude Murray.

Services were Oct. 26 at the Bayley Place Chapel. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home.

Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or Bayley Place, 990 Bayley Place Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45233.

Larry Niklas Larry J. Niklas, 79, Green Township, died Oct. 27. He worked for the Internal Revenue Service.

Survived by siblings Mary Jean, the Rev. Gerald “Nick” Niklas; sister-in-law Rose Niklas; nieces Mary Beth Niklas, Patti Minges. Preceded n death by brothers Donald, Roger Niklas.

Services were Oct. 31 at Annunciation Church. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Our Daily Bread, P.O. Box 14862, 1730 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 452500862.

Judith Popp Judith Wendell Popp, 70, died Oct. 21. She was a homemaker.

Survived by husband Herbert Popp; children Daniel (Tammy), Adam, Aimee Popp, Laura (David) PoppRosenberg; sisters Jacqueline Bendure, Patricia James; six grandchildren.

Popp Services were Oct. 25 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Buck Reilly Francis “Buck” Reilly, 80, Green Township, died Oct. 22.

Survived by wife Bernice (Beeze) Smith Reilly; children

Michele “Micki” Sullivan, Kathy (Pat) Dinkelacker, Sue (Tom Hamilton) Griffin, Colleen (the late Don) Stanchfield, Mike (Aimee), Pat (Michelle) Reilly, Jeanne (Chris) Siegel; siblings Rita, Jim Reilly; 23 grandchildren; Reilly 12 greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Connie Reilly, brothers Richard, Samuel “Chip,” Thomas Reilly.

Services were Oct. 26 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements

by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Lawrence Education Fund, 3680 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Freda Saco Alfreda “Freda” Chili Saco, 86, died Oct. 22. She was a homemaker.

Survived by sisters Margaret Thomas, Ann Holmes. Preceded in death by husband Michael Saco.

Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home.

Nicholas Schorsch Nicholas Gerald Schorsch, 66, Cheviot, died Oct. 18.

Survived by children Jamie, Nicholas Schorsch; grandson Alexander Schrosch; brothers Daniel (June), Bruce (Peggy), Richie (Margie); numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Daniel, Rosella Schorsch.

Services were Oct. 29 at Corpus Christi Church. Memorials to: Hospice Care of Cincinnati.

Mark Schultz Mark S. Schultz, 42, Miami Township, died Oct. 20. He worked in the landscaping/lawn care industry.

Survived by siblings Donna Williams, Rock, Steve Schultz.

Preceded in death by parents Donald Schultz, Sue Hartness Schultz Pennington, brother Dan “Peewee” Schultz.

Services were Oct. 25 at Dennis George Funeral Home.

Lois Craig-Smith Lois M. Craig-Smith, 72, died Oct. 24. She was an accountant with a furniture store.

Survived by husband Larry Smith; son Rob Craig; stepchildren Toni Mueller, Dave (Michelle) Smith; grandchildren Jeremy, Joshua, Dylan, Zachary Smith, Brittany, Jessica Mueller; siblings Ray, Dan, Bob Richardson, Sally Strong. Preceded in death by husband Bob Craig.

Services were Oct. 27 at the Delhi Christian Center. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: Delhi Christian Center, 260 Fairbanks Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45204.

Christine Stegmaier Christine Conly Stegmaier, 63, formerly of Cincinnati, died Oct. 13. She was a dietician.

She was a member of the American Dietetics Association.

Survived by husband Richard Stegmaier; son Sean (Kathleen), Seth (Leah), Liane Stegmaier; grandchildren Ethan, Salla, Shannon; mother Patricia (Patrick) Haverland; siblings Jim (Nancy), Robert (Kathy), Patrick (Sarah), John (Betsy) Conly, Connie (John) Burns, Ceci (Tom) Willie, Mary (Bob) Morrissey; sister-in-law Judy Stegmaier; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by father Robert Conly, brother Brian Conly.

Services were Oct. 17 at St. Francis de Sales Parish Catholic Church, Salisbury, Md. Memorials to: Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802 or St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, 500 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801.

Thelma Van Oflen Thelma Koehlke Van Oflen, 88, Cheviot, died Oct. 21. She was a teacher with the Oak Hills Local School District Van Oflen for 28 years.

She was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Pioneer Antique and Hobby Association, Hamilton County Retired Teachers Association,

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • B9

POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations Sherry Terry, born 1985, aggravated armed 611 Trenton Ave., Oct. 14.

Blaine A. Long, born 1966, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14.

Brandon Tolliver, born 1989, falsification, 6175 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14.

Jarvis Barnes, born 1987, falsification, 6175 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14.

Jeremy Murphy, born 1991, attempted 3353 Queen City Ave., Oct. 14.

Joseph Dorsey, born 1988, trafficking, 2907 Westbrook Drive, Oct. 14.

Kiana Murph, born 1984, misdemeanor drug possession, possession of criminal tools, theft $300 to $5000, 6175 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14.

Brandon Stone, born 1987, criminal trespassing, 4021 W. Liberty St., Oct. 15.

Jermaica McNear, born 1992, theft under $300, 2000 Ferguson Road, Oct. 15.

Cassandra Y. Headen, born 1967, possession of criminal tools, theft under $300, 5555 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15.

Christina N. Gorbold, born 1979, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15.

Lester Hayes, born 1993, obstructing official business, 2886 West Tower Ave., Oct. 15.

Tiesha Hamer, born 1986, theft under $300, 6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15.

Billy W. Yarger, born 1967, felonious inducing panic, unlawful restraint, 1667 Dewey Ave., Oct. 16.

Timothy Earls, born 1972, obstructing official business, 1911 Wyoming Ave., Oct. 16.

Corey L. Spaulding, born 1971, criminal trespassing, 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 16.

Jeremy D. Ruby, born 1985, drug abuse, 3438 Stathem Ave., Oct. 16.

Joan R. Whiter, born 1934, animal violations, 3135 Ramona Ave., Oct. 16.

Justin Widener, born 1989, possession of drug abuse instruments, 3438 Stathem Ave.,

Oct. 16.

Melvin Anderson, born 1957, possession of criminal tools, 2981 Montana Ave., Oct. 16.

Recol L. Gill, born 1976, criminal trespassing, 3108 Wooster Place, Oct. 16.

Rita Spencer, born 1970, possession of drug abuse instruments, 3438 Stathem Ave., Oct. 16.

Kimberly Kay Jones, born 1990, possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1122 Overlook Ave., Oct. 17.

Ryan Adam Powell, born 1992, obstructing official business, 4737 Rapid Run Pike, Oct. 17.

Shelley Evans, born 1991, possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of drug paraphernalia, 3825 Davoran St., Oct. 17.

Adam T. Reed, born 1964, passing bad checks, 4314 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18.

Anthony Gibson, born 1978, 4420 Guerley Road, Oct. 18.

Christopher Seymour, born 1985, drug abuse, 1600 Iliff Ave., Oct. 18.

Jeremiah Durbin, born 1989, aggravated armed having a weapon under disability, 1246 Gilsey Ave., Oct. 18.

Lorraine Strickland, born 1990, child neglect/endangering, misdemeanor drug possession, 4550 Clearview Ave., Oct. 18.

Jake R. Pfalz, born 1992, theft under $300, 2913 Boudinot Ave., Oct. 18.

James Wadlinger, born 1981, obstructing official business, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18.

Katie A. Petrie, born 1982, misuse of a credit card, receiving a stolen credit card, 5984 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18.

Kiera Harrell, born 1984, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking, 3056 Bracken Woods Lane, Oct. 18.

Anthony Paul Williams, born 1969, disorderly conduct, 4441 W. Eighth St., Oct. 19.

Anthony Wayne Kelly, born 1959, aggravated armed 6026 Glenway Ave., Oct. 19.

Crystal D. Peterson, born 1979, 3209 Gobel Ave., Oct. 19.

Donta Lamont Sanders, born

1978, child neglect/endangering, 3189 Ferncrest Court, Oct. 19.

Jeremy Roberson, born 1973, criminal damaging or endangering, 3042 Percy Ave., Oct. 19.

Johnathan Welch, born 1985, possession of drugs, 2400 Harrison Ave., Oct. 19.

Kevin Davis, born 1979, possession of drugs, 3114 Boudinot Ave., Oct. 19.

Lavonta Woodard, born 1987, criminal damaging or endangering, 2705 East Tower Drive, Oct. 19.

Branden Cooler, born 1979, drug abuse, trafficking, 3398 Anaconda Drive, Oct. 20.

Jeanetta Franklin, born 1978, theft under $300, 6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 20.

Jimmy Fuller, born 1978, discharging firearms, 3211 Midway Ave., Oct. 20.

Anthony Oliver, born 1989, city or local ordinance violation, possession of an open flask, 4000 W. Liberty St., Oct. 21.

Gerard Davidson, born 1952, criminal trespassing, 4208 Glenway Ave., Oct. 21.

James Wimmer, born 1992, 1034 Overlook Ave., Oct. 21.

Larry Petties, born 1989, 3755 Westmont Drive, Oct. 21.

Russel Dowdell, born 1987, complicity to commit 1246 Gilsey Ave., Oct. 21.

Daniel Kayse, born 1985, falsification, possession of drug abuse instruments, 5800 Glenway Ave., Oct. 21.

Demeico D. Hayden, born 1974, receiving stolen property, theft under $300, 6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 21.

Shay Lewis, born 1989, 2917 Fischer Place, Oct. 21.

Georgia Emerick, born 1963, menacing, 2860 Harrison Ave., Oct. 22.

Jacob Ross Kerekes, born 1982, drug abuse, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 22.

Pedro Rodriguez, born 1978, 2400 Harrison Ave., Oct. 22.

James Wimmer, born 1992, obstructing official business, violation of a temporary protection order, 1034 Overlook Ave., Oct. 23.

Wiletta Young, born 1989, 2724 Queen City Ave., Oct. 23.

Ashley Boyer, born 1988, 3225 Pickbury Drive, Oct. 24.

Ronald W. Southard, born 1983, theft under $300, 2372 Ferguson Road, Oct. 8.

Westwood Women’s Club, Women’s Fortnightly Reading Group, West Hills Music Club and Phi Mu Sorority.

Survived by daughters Tina (Bob Jr.) Carle, Sherry (John) Wolf; siblings Ray (Marlene), Bob (Jeanette) Koehlke, Joan (George) Puening; sister-in-law Liz Koehlke; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Norbert, Earl, Elmer, Erv Koehlke, Mary Macke.

Services were Oct. 27 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements

by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: West Hills Music Club, Scholarship Fund, 3004 Glenmore Ave., Suite 114, Cincinnati, OH 45238 or Forest Park Women’s Club, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 40638, Forest Park, OH 45240.

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 David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 661-2917 (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

Incidents/reports Aggravated burglary 1647 Dewey Ave., Oct. 17.

Aggravated menacing 4431 W. Eighth St., Oct. 16.

5488 Glenway Ave., Oct. 17.

Aggravated robbery 2674 Wendee Drive, Oct. 18.

3318 Stanhope Ave., Oct. 17.

5800 Glenway Ave., Oct. 17.

Aggravated vehicular homicide/vehicular homicide/vehicular manslaughter 2827 Robert Ave., Oct. 19.

Assault 1231 Amanda Place, Oct. 15.

2914 Westridge Ave., Oct. 14.

2932 Fischer Place, Oct. 16.

3093 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 16.

3303 Epworth Ave., Oct. 13.

3912 Boudinot Ave., Oct. 17.

4737 Rapid Run Road, Oct. 17.

4756 Highridge Ave., Oct. 16.

Breaking and entering 2867 Shaffer Ave., Oct. 20.

2883 Harrison Ave., Oct. 18.

3000 Queen City Ave., Oct. 17.

3010 Queen City Ave., Oct. 17.

3061 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 16.

3080 McHenry Ave., Oct. 13.

3080 McHenry Ave., Oct. 14.

3221 Mayridge Court, Oct. 17.

Burglary 1227 Amanda Place, Oct. 17.

1757 Gilsey Ave., Oct. 17.

1790 Ashbrook Drive, Oct. 19.

1825 Wyoming Ave., Oct. 15.

2457 Westwood Northern Blvd., Oct. 15.

2627 Gehrum Lane, Oct. 17.

2627 Montana Ave., Oct. 13.

2653 Thomasville Drive, Oct. 18.

2705 East Tower Drive, Oct. 19.

2713 Eugenie Lane, Oct. 17.

2826 Robert Ave., Oct. 15.

2880 Harrison Ave., Oct. 16.

2886 West Tower Ave., Oct. 15.

3127 Worthington Ave., Oct. 13.

3219 Westbrook Drive, Oct. 15.

3741 Westmont Drive, Oct. 19.

4063 W. Eighth St., Oct. 20.

4112 Weber Lane, Oct. 14.

4444 Foley Road, Oct. 20.

4460 Guerley Road, Oct. 16.

915 Harris Ave., Oct. 13.

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Survived by parents Roger, Paul WIndholtz; sister Patty (Keith) Richardson; niece and nephews Mary, Joe, David, Thomas, Alex; grandmother Hilda Neyer; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were Oct. 27 at St. Simon the Apostle. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Oak Hills Athletic Boosters, Soccer Program, 3200 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248.

Find Your Seton Strength Visit www.setoncincinnati.org or call Recruitment Director Leslie Chasteen at (513) 471-2600 ext. 110 for more information.

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Survived by husband Robert Weber Sr.; children Robert Jr. “Skip” (Terrie), Barry Weber, Margot (Steven) Rudler; grandchildren Robert III, Michael (Jill), Lindsey Weber, Julie (Ryan) Kersjes, Paige (Brett) Cooper, Todd Rudler; great-grandchildren Coltyn, Logan; sisters-in-law Windholtz Carol Niehaus, Mary Louise Kraus; nephews and niece Scott Niehaus, Stacey Malone, Jim, Jerry, Jack Kraus; several cousins. Preceded in death by son Mark Weber, brothers Richard (Marguerite), John Niehaus.

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B10 • WESTERN HILLS PRESS • NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Four face off for seats in North Bend jkey@communitypress.com

There are four candidates running for two seats on North Bend Village Council this year. The seats are four-year terms.

The four are: Tim Hill, David Moorman, Frances Romweber and Shirley Smith Frances Romweber is finishing her ninth year on council, and has served as vice mayor since 2009. She and her husband have lived in Norht Bend for 11 years.

PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission on Thursday, November 17, 2011, in Room 805, County Administration Building at 1:00 P.M. for the purpose of: Case Number: Green 2000-14; McDonald’s Addition Subject Property: Green Township: 6590 Harrison Avenue; north of the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Rybolt Road (Book 550, Page 220, Parcel 374) Applicant: Hill, Williams Jodi Shepherd Architects, applicant and Green Preserve LLC, owner Application: Major Adjustment to an approved Zoning Compliance Plan in an existing EE Planned Retail District P l a n Summary: To permit an addition to the front of the building, replacement of existing walk and ramp near main entrance, replacement of existing mansard roof with a flat roof with parapet, new façade signage treatments, and modifications other minor improvements Plans are on file and open for public inspection in Room 801, County Administration Building, 138 East Court Street, during normal business hours. Office hours: M o n d a y thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Office Phone:513-946-4550 1001673248 PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Hamilton County Rural Zoning Commission on Thursday Novem ber 17, 2011, in Room 805, County Adminis tration Building at 1:00 P.M. for the purpose of: Case Number: Green 2003-09; Good Samaritan Expansion Subject Property: Green Township: 6949 Good Samaritan Drive; on the east side of Harrison, north of Pinnacle Drive and south of Summit Lake Drive (Book 550, Page 320, Parcel 1143) Applicant: Lyle R. Stiles, Duke Realty, applicant & BD Western Ridge LLC, owner A p p l i c a t i o n : Major Adjustment to an approved Zoning Compli ance Plan in an existing OO Planned Office District Plan Summary: To modify the approved development plan to allow a 1,600 square foot building addition to the existing Good Samaritan Hospital building and to modify the parking layout to allow additional handicap parking Plans are on file and open for public inspec tion in Room 801, County Administration Building, 138 East Court Street, during normal business hours.

Office hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Office Phone: 513946-4550

A former high school administrator, she was also a councilwoman in her former community, Batesville, Romweber Ind. She says returning her to council will allow her to help execute the plans the council has been making for the village.

While she believes North Bend is a good community, she also sees room for im-

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provement. She says if reelected, she would like to focus on safety issues, beautification and building a sense of community for the entire village.

She says the village has some intrinsic assets in its location and proximity to the river on which it could capitalize.

RomweSmith bersaidduring her years on council, she has gained insight into the needs of the community.

She says archaic infrastructure needs improvement, and she would like to see a beautification program that would make the entire village welcoming and invit-

ing to everyone.

She wants the village to have a sense of unity as well.

“We can’t have two North Bends,” she said. “We need to foster an inclusivity where all are welcomed.”

Romweber sits on the repurposing committee for Taylor High School and says crucial decisions will be made in the next four years.

She views the new high school, opening in 2013, as a huge asset and the current building’s future use as an opportunity for the village.

She says the high school building’s prominent position in the village means its future useage will have a big effect on the village.

Romweber says she wants to be a part of that decision.

“I think the people of North Bend are ready to make the village something

Continued from Page B9 Criminal damaging/endangering 1255 Dewey Ave., Oct. 12.

1909 Wyoming Ave., Oct. 12.

2392 Montana Ave., Oct. 17.

2432 Ferguson Road, Oct. 13.

2618 Mustang Drive, Oct. 12.

2703 Shaffer Ave., Oct. 12.

2727 Harrison Ave., Oct. 14.

3042 Percy Ave., Oct. 19.

3055 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 14.

3200 Harrison Ave., Oct. 12.

3278 Ferncroft Drive, Oct. 15.

3303 Epworth Ave., Oct. 13.

4250 Century Lane, Oct. 17.

Criminal mischief 4422 Ridgeview Ave., Oct. 12.

Domestic violence Reported on Bracken Woods Lane, Oct. 19.

Reported on Coronado Avenue, Oct. 14.

Reported on Ferncrest Court, Oct. 19.

Reported on Mignon Avenue, Oct. 16.

Reported on Pickbury Drive, Oct. 15.

Reported on West Eighth Street, Oct. 16.

Reported on Wyoming Avenue, Oct. 16.

Felonious assault 1667 Dewey Ave., Oct. 16.

Menacing 3156 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 20.

4544 Midland Ave., Oct. 16.

824 Overlook Ave., Oct. 14.

Robbery 1210 Iliff Ave., Oct. 19.

1225 Amanda Place, Oct. 17.

6026 Glenway Ave., Oct. 17.

Theft 1153 Morado Drive, Oct. 13.

1165 Morado Drive, Oct. 13.

1165 Morado Drive, Oct. 14.

1255 Dewey Ave., Oct. 12.

1415 Covedale Ave., Oct. 19.

1824 Sunset Ave., Oct. 17.

2022 Ferguson Road, Oct. 12.

2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 14.

2384 Oaktree Place, Oct. 19.

2469 Montana Ave., Oct. 13.

2719 Powell Drive, Oct. 13.

2805 Werk Road, Oct. 13.

2813 Queen City Ave., Oct. 19.

2890 Fourtowers Drive, Oct. 14.

3012 Boudinot Ave., Oct. 12.

3091 Neisel Ave., Oct. 19.

3115 Glenmore Ave., Oct. 13.

3213 Mayridge Court, Oct. 19.

3611 Schwartze Ave., Oct. 17.

3653 Epworth Ave., Oct. 17.

4030 Glenway Ave., Oct. 19.

4925 Heuwerth Ave., Oct. 19.

5050 Glencrossing Way, Oct. 15.

5555 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15.

5555 Glenway Ave., Oct. 20.

5675 Glenway Ave., Oct. 13.

576 S. Delridge Drive, Oct. 15.

6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14.

6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 16.

6000 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18.

6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 14.

6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 15.

6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 20.

6150 Glenway Ave., Oct. 20.

6165 Glenway Ave., Oct. 12.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle 3924 Yearling Court, Oct. 16.

Unlawful restraint 1667 Dewey Ave., Oct. 16.

4737 Rapid Run Road, Oct. 17.

Violation of a protection order/consent agreement 3974 Yearling Court, Oct. 20.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations James E. Chalfant Jr., 32, 665 Steiner Drive, theft at 6300 Glenway Ave., Oct. 12.

Ricky J. Davis, 51, 6016 Cheviot Road No. 102, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct at 5916 Cheviot Road, Oct. 12.

Vincent M. Harmeyer, 19, 7181 Broadmore Drive, domestic violence threats at West Fork Road and North Bend Road, Oct. 12.

Brian Schuster, 28, 6016 Cheviot Road No. 101, domestic violence and unlawful restraint at 10201 Colerain Ave., Oct. 13.

Juvenile, 14, possession of marijuana at 5400 Edalbert Drive, Oct. 13.

William R. McGuire, 24, 6724 Cheviot Road, operating vehicle under the influence, drug possession, drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest at 3102 Jessup Road, Oct. 15.

Eric Scroggins, 19, 3346 McHenry Ave. No. 8, possession of marijuana at 3670 Muddy Creek, Oct. 14.

Christina Dummett, 32, 5432 Northcrest Lane No. 2, theft at 6580 Harrison Ave., Oct. 15.

Cassie Gorbold, 34, 6923 Harrison Ave., theft at 6580 Harrison

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really special,” she said.

“The future rests on what we do in the next four years.

Voters need to undertstand the importance of improving the village. It is doable and realistic. I am experienced, qualified and capable of having a vision for the village and I can help to carry that vision out.”

Shirley Smith, who has lived in North Bend for more than 40 years, served the village for almost 20 years, nine on council and11 as mayor. She could not be reached for comment, but in a statement said she is committed to the betterment of the village and its residents.

An employee of the Hamilton County Probate Court, she has been involved in the Community Actions Program, and

served as president of the Three Rivers Women’s Club. A Taylor High School alumna, she is involved with the Three Rivers Historical Society.

As mayor, she presided over the disbanding of the police and fire departments and the subsequent contract for police service with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and fire service contract with neighboring Miami Township.

“Our village was in the red, and with a lot of hard work and sacrifice, we are still going strong without raising your taxes,” she said.

Tim Hill and David Moorman are also candidates for North Bend Council. They did not return calls for comment.

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Ashley Jones, 20, 325 W. McMillan St. No. 2, theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Oct. 15.

Douglas K. Chilson II, 36, 5582 Bridgetown Road No. 9, receiving stolen property at 5582 Bridgetown Road No. 9, Oct. 15.

Kimberly Collins, 34, 69 Griess Lane, theft at 2322 Ferguson Road, Oct. 16.

Marion J. Cahill, 38, 2949 North Bend Road, aggravated menacing at 2949 North Bend Road, Oct. 16.

Tyra N. Lumpkin, 22, 523 Oak No. 310, theft at 5750 Harrison Ave., Oct. 16.

Ellen R. Watts, 52, 4425 Greenlee Ave., theft at 6290 Glenway Ave., Oct. 13.

Juvenile, 16, theft at 5071 Glencrossing Way, Oct. 17.

Kevin Nowlin, 27, 6212 Cheviot Road No. 2, drug possession and drug paraphernalia at 6212 Cheviot Road, Oct. 17.

Juvenile, 11, assault at 3900 Race Road, Oct. 17.

Mariama Richlen, 19, 7859 Lady Anne Drive, theft at 6290 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18.

Juvenile, 17, theft at 6300 Glenway Ave., Oct. 18.

Bryan L. Moore, 54, 4348 Westwood Northern Blvd., domestic violence and obstruction of justice at 4348 Westwood Northern Blvd., Oct. 18.

Incidents/reports Assault Suspect struck victim in the eye while traveling in vehicle at Interstate 74 and Rybolt Road, Oct. 16.

Breaking and entering Twelve cartons of cigarettes stolen from North Bend Express at 3295 North Bend Road, Oct. 16.

Weed trimmer, two containers of gasoline and a chainsaw stolen from home's shed at 7113 Leibel Road, Oct. 16.

Ten sets of Doggy Stairs and 10 Snuggie blankets stolen from CVS Pharmacy at 5811 Colerain Ave., Oct. 18.

Burglary Two laptop computers and nine video games stolen from home at 6561 Hearne Road No. 1503, Oct. 12.

Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 3920 Drew Ave., Oct. 13.

Two televisions and a video game system stolen from home at 3636 Muddy Creek Road No.

REUNIONS The Western Hills High School class of 1946 will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the art gallery at Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave. To make a reservation, call Bill Gerhardt at 591-4848.

St. Leo Grade School class of 1956 from North Fairmont is hoping to find graduates for a class reunion. If you graduated or know someone who did, call Bill Keenan at 922-3599; Ken Horn at 385-1284; Ed Hubert at 574-4249; or Kathy Herbert (Thurling) at 574-1285.

Attention 1971 Western Hills High School grads. For the 40th class reunion, send your updated contact information to westernhills1971@aol.com, on Facebook under Western Hills Reunion or call Susi at 451-3935.

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Criminal damaging Paint on both sides of vehicle scratched with a key at 2001 Anderson Ferry Road, Oct. 14.

Two windows broken on building and windshield broken on vehicle at Murphy Home Improvement at 6571 Glenway Ave., Oct. 16.

Domestic dispute Argument between parent and child at Homelawn Avenue, Oct. 12.

Argument between family members at Windview, Oct. 13.

Argument between parent and child at Homelawn Avenue, Oct. 15.

Argument between man and woman at Bridgetown Road, Oct. 16.

Theft Car stereo stolen from vehicle at 3325 Stevie Lane, Oct. 12.

Car stereo faceplate stolen from vehicle at 3457 Marcella Drive, Oct. 12.

Wallet and contents stolen from vehicle at 5960 Beech Dell Drive, Oct. 12.

Prescription medicine stolen from home at 5341 Belclare Road, Oct. 12.

GPS, MP3 player and credit card stolen from vehicle at 6704 Verde Ridge, Oct. 13.

Two multi-tools, pair of sunglasses, clothing and first aid kit stolen from vehicle at 4460 Pinecroft Drive, Oct. 13.

Vehicle stolen from in front of home at 5621 Greenacres, Oct. 13.

Money and miscellaneous banking documents stolen from vehicle at 5273 Ponce Lane, Oct. 13.

Two scissors, clippers, neck trimmer, two bottles of hair dye, 100 brushes, five shampoo capes, highlighting foils, perm rods, razor and pair of sunglasses stolen from vehicle at 5129 Carriage Hill, Oct. 13.

Prescription medicine stolen from home at 6987 Bluebird Drive, Oct. 13.

Purse, wallet and contents, checks, hairdressing kit and sunglasses stolen from one vehicle; purse and contents, money and eyeglasses stolen from second vehicle; and purse and contents and a camera stolen from third vehicle at 3670 Werk Road, Oct. 13.

Money stolen from vehicle at 1337 Leders Lane, Oct. 14.

Cell phone and money stolen from gym locker at Oak Hills High School at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Oct. 12.

Digital camera, reciprocating saw, circular saw, hammer drill, Dremel, bag, GPS, four rings, bracelet, CD and prescription medicine stolen from vehicle at 2960 Bailey Ave., Oct. 14.

Credit card stolen from home at 3087 Goda Ave., Oct. 14.

Car stereo, wire cutters and cordless drill stolen from vehicle at Interstate 74 at mile marker 13, Oct. 15.

Travel bag stolen from Gabriel Brothers at 5750 Harrison Ave., Oct. 15.

Eight pieces of galvanized pipe, aluminum dolly, ground tiller, 15 pieces of rebar and assorted aluminum scrap metal stolen from home's rear yard at 3961 Ebenezer Road, Oct. 16.

MP3 player, GPS, necklace and ring stolen from vehicle at 3641 Gailynn Drive, Oct. 17.