Cincy Scene: February/March 2018

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Healthcare Summit Cinc y Magazine hosted t he a n nua l Healthcare Summit Dec. 7 at the Metropolitan Club in Covington, Ky. The event’s panelists were Dr. Thomas J. Redington, The Christ Hospital’s Clinically Integrated Network; Erick Schmidt, McGohan Brabender; Garren Colvin, St. Elizabeth Healthcare; and Dr. Gary M. Kirsch, The Urology Group. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Superior Dental Care and The Health Collaborative sponsored the event.

1 From left: Terry Challenger and Thomas J. Redington, The Christ Hospital 2 From left: Erick Schmidt, McGohan Brabender; Jane Peterson, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; and Shelley Hahn, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 3 From left: Danny Fabinski, Superior Dental, and David Shrader, Sanofi 4 From left: Carl Heck, ITA Audio Visual Solutions, and Sue Spradlin, Great Oaks Health Professions Academy 5 From left: Joe Carter and Luca Zuccarello 6 From left: James Crawford, Crawford Insurance, and Nina Downs, Beneficial Talent Source 7 From Superior Dental, from left: Sherri Davis and Carly Lindstrom 10

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Matthew 25: Ministries Hunger 5K The 12th annual Matthew 25: Ministries Hunger 5K Run and Walk was held Nov. 4 at Matthew 25: Ministries in Blue Ash. The race kicked off the Hunger 5K Food Drive, which provides much needed non-perishable food items to over 40 local food pantries and shelters during the holiday season. The event and food drive has raised more than 730,000 pounds of food for Greater Cincinnati’s poor.

1 Those who participated received a longsleeve event shirt. 2 Local 12’s John Lomax kicked off the race. 3 Local vocalist Pam Noah Leonard sang the National Anthem.

4 Entire families were invited to participate. 5 Participants could run or walk the race. 6 Blue Ash paramedics were on hand in case of emergency.

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Scene Holiday Spirit at Mercy Montessori Mercy Montessori was full of holiday cheer in the weeks leading up to Christmas break. Many of the students’ family and friends joined classes to share their gifts, talents and holiday traditions. The children enjoyed cultural presentations about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, learning about the heritage and history of those celebrations. They were entertained by two talented dads, Robbie Reider and Justin Masterson, who regaled the classroom with Christmas songs played on their guitar and bass. Community members, led by Mercy mom Anne Mescher, baked Christmas cookies and delivered them to the Sisters of Mercy who live nearby the school and many families enjoyed a morning with Santa at the annual Breakfast with Santa celebration.

1 Principal Patty Normile with Mercy students at the school’s Breakfast with Santa.

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4 3 2 The Kline Family visits with Santa. 3 The Gleason Family visits with Santa. 4 Students in preprimary classes learn about Kwanzaa.

5 Robbie Reider and Justin Masterson share the gift of music with lower elementary students.

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Badin High School Hall of Honor

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The Badin High School Hall of Honor inducted its fourth class at the annual dinner Sept. 27 at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Hamilton. The Badin Hall of Honor is dedicated to honoring the outstanding achievements of graduates, faculty, staff, and members of the Badin community and its predecessor schools, Hamilton Catholic (all boys) and Notre Dame (all girls), which came together in the fall of 1966 to form Badin.

1 Principal Brian Pendergest, a 1990 Badin grad, addresses the Hall of Honor guests and honorees. 2 John Goldrick sharing stories about his career at the University of Notre Dame. 3 Peggy Weisbrodt LaPorte from Washington State shared her story of founding Fusion around the kitchen table with friends. 4 The group of inductees from the Hall of Honor Class of 2017

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Scene 2017 Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Gala The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA hosted its 2017 Dinner Gala Nov. 9 at the Hyatt Regency downtown. The keynote speaker was Carlos Pareja, ambassador of Peru to the United States. The event featured Peruvian native cuisine and music as well as arts and crafts and native customs.

Almost 900 people attended the event.

1 Carlos Pareja 2 A Peruvian crowd with Carlos Pareja and Alfonso Cornejo, president of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati 3 The Hispanic Chamber recognized O’Dell M. Owens with the prestigious AMIGO award.

4 The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati board of directors, from left: Ron Ortiz Reblando, Daniel Conde, Ruben Contreras, Alma Bartos, George Fee, Peruvian Ambassador, Diana Ma. Lara, Alfonso Cornejo, Monica Perdomo and Michael Beck 5 Pareja and Cornejo with girls in Native Peruvian attire 6 Peruvian band Sentimiento Criollo with Alfonso Cornejo

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March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction The 2017 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, held at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati Nov. 16, assembled Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading chefs for an evening to benefit moms and babies. In addition to the meal, guests enjoyed a silent and live auction with unique one-of-a-kind packages including experiences with the chefs, as well as entertainment and travel packages. Nearly 500 guests attended the event.

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1 Kate Paynter (Greater Cincinnati/N. Kentucky March of Dimes board member) with the Once Upon A Child team 2 Bill Fitzgerald, GE, VP, Commercial Engines Operation, and National March of Dimes board trustee 3 E. Yuri Hermida, VP, North America Baby Care & Brand Function, Procter & Gamble, and 2017 Signature Chefs auction chair 4 Dr. Laura Placke Ward, IBCLC, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and 2017 Signature Chefs Auction Medical honoree 5 Todd Portune, Hamilton County commissioner, founder of Cradle Cincinnati and 2017 Signature Chefs Auction community honoree

RetroFittings St. Vincent de Paul’s 15th annual RetroFittings, held Oct. 14 at the Duke Energy Convention Center, attracted more than 420 guests who celebrated avant-garde fashion and supported the mission of St. Vincent de Paul. Over $169,000 was raised to benefit neighbors in need throughout Cincinnati.

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1 Event emcee Bob Herzog embraces Arlisa as she shares her testimony of how St. Vincent de Paul helped her in her time of great need. 2 Ron Christian, Vicki Christian, Tracy Ward, Teri Mettens, Don Mettens, Julia Ward and Natalie Ward 3 Paul Mitchell The School – Cincinnati students did the event’s hair and makeup 4 Mike Dowling, Carolyn Dowling, and Mike Dunn, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul 5 D.J. Hodge, Bridget Tracey, Jordan Homan and Matt Homan

Steven Adams’ Book Signing Steven Adams hosted a signing of his new book, How to Practice Law Like an Ironman, Nov. 9 at his law office at 8 W. Ninth St. in downtown Cincinnati. He handed out signed copies of his new book and provided food and drinks for everyone.

1 Maria Bustamante and Tony Mort 2 James Douglas Rebok, Mark Ayer and Karin B. Kirkendol 3 Mark Ayer and Jim Uebel 4 Mark Ayer, Rene McPhedran and Catherine Glover 5 Steven Adams

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Scene Ursuline Academy Ultimate Auction Ursuline Academy celebrated its 35th annual Ultimate Auction, themed “007: Live and Let Bid,” on Nov. 18. The evening raised funds to support student scholarships, tuition assistance, educational programs and overall academic excellence, benefitting every student at Ursuline Academy.

Over $350,000 was raised thanks to generous donors, sponsors, volunteers and the local business community. Additionally, guests raised $50,000 during the “Raise the Paddle” campaign.

1 Tim Mulligan and Teresa Davis Mulligan ’90, Ursuline trustee 2 Tom Barhorst, Ursuline principal; Michelle Brink, auction co-chair; Suzanne Breckenridge, auction co-chair; and Sharon Redmond, Ursuline president 3 Shiva Shanker, Carolyn Klawitter and Mike Brown, Auction emcee and former Dads Club president 4 Paul Lechleiter, chair of the Ursuline Academy board of trustees

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Meier’s Wine Cellars Valentine’s Day Party Meier’s Wine Cellars in Silverton holds a Valentine’s Day Party each year. The 2018 party will be Feb. 10 from 3-6 p.m. For $12, attendees can have you five tastings and a souvenir glass. Glasses of wine will be sold for $5 each and bottles will be available for purchase as well to drink on site. Cupcakes and snacks will be provided and Meier’s Wine Cellars will be trying out a new wine cocktail.

1 Guests could guess the number of candies in the wine bottle for a chance to win a prize last year. 2 The event is held at Meier’s Wine Cellars in Silverton. 3 Musician John Kogge 4 Flowers were throughout the event.

5 Couples are invited to attend together.

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Scene Royalmont Academy National Honor Society Induction Royalmont Academy inducted its first National Honor Society members on Dec. 20. Ashton Weber, Matthew Conner and Clare Haenni were inducted in a ceremony at Royalmont Academy in Christ the King Chapel. Each was recognized for scholarship, service, leadership and character.

1 Three Royalmont Academy students were inducted in the National Honor Society.

2 The new National Honor Society members with their families with Dr. Greta Smith and Head of School Veronica Murphy 3 From left: Clare Haenni, Theology teacher Kate Bozsik, Matthew Conner, Social Studies teacher Christine Gladden and Ashton Weber

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