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Weight a minute ...It had all started weeks

earlier when 23 people joinedat Madeira Health Care FitnessCenter with the common goalof losing weight. This was atight race by some seriouscompetitors. Notably, therewere two married couples,Lydia and Geoff Hirsh ofSymmes Township and Peggyand Jay Linne of Madeira, andprevious participant, KathyHyatt, who challenged to theend.

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In the moneyUrsuline Academy’s Class of

2009 raked in a total of morethan $15.5 million worth ofscholarships when membersgraduated last spring. Some 89percent of the school’s 129graduating seniors wonscholarships.

SEE SCHOOLS, A6

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By Jeanne [email protected]

Eight Blue Ash residents haveidentified their property amongwhat police say are stolen goodfound in the apartment of anaccused burglar.

A Hamilton County grand juryrecently indicted the accused man– Jason Ward, 26, of Northside –on one count of burglary and fourcounts of receiving stolen proper-ty. Prosecutors said the chargesrelate to crimes in Blue Ash andMadeira.

Although Ward is scheduled fora jury trial Sept. 15 in CommonPleas Court, the investigation ofhim continues.

“There were 28 cases solved sofar as a result of the arrest of JasonWard,” Blue Ash police Capt. JimSchaffer said. “Eight of the 28were solved in Blue Ash alone.

“The other 20 were fromMadeira, Sycamore Township,

Symmes Township, Montgomery,Miami Township in ClermontCounty and Loveland,” he said.

Schaffer said about a dozenmore people are arranging to seewhether property found in Ward’shome when he was arrested July 2

belongs to them.Police said they found cell

phones, watches, iPods, GameBoys, cameras, computers,knives, flashlights, calculators,jewelry and CDs in Ward’s apart-ment.

“As you can see, this is still anongoing investigation,” Schaffersaid.

Ward is being held on a$20,000 bond in the HamiltonCounty Justice Center in down-town Cincinnati.

He was arrested at his homefollowing a spate of crimesbetween June 21 and July 2, dur-ing which time police said Wardstole pickup trucks in Madeira andSycamore Township and wasscared away from a Blue Ashhome after the homeowner foundhim scrounging around in a car inher garage.

Ward ran off with coins fromthe Blue Ash home on MuirwoodsCourt June 21, police said.

Police saidofficers whotried to trackdown Ward witha police dogfound a Fordpickup trucknearby that had been reportedstolen in Madeira.

The truck held items belongingto Ward, whose fingerprints werefound at the Blue Ash home,police said.

Police said that on June 25,Madeira police officers respondingto a reported theft in progress froma vehicle at Kaywood Drive andRollymeade Avenue saw a Fordpickup truck pull into the CamargoCanyon subdivision.

The truck driver pulled into adriveway and fled on foot.

Madeira police determined theman was Ward and that the pick-up truck had been stolen inSycamore Township June 24,police said.

Arrest solves at least eight Blue Ash cases

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Blue Ash police arrested Jason Ward forbreaking into people’s cars. Among the itemsthey confiscated from him were 19 cell phones,47 iPods, 12 cameras, two laptops, fiveGameboys, knives, flashlights, calculators,jewelry, CDs and backpacks.


Meal prices in all sevenSycamore Community Schools willnot increase by even a pennywhen classes resume in lateAugust.

The Sycamore Board of Educa-tion voted to charge the sameprices for the 2009-2010 schoolyear that were charged during the2008-2009 school year:

“We are fortunate that we areable to hold the line on our mealprices in these tough economictimes,” said Erika Daggett, chiefinformation officer for the schools.

“Our child nutrition servicesmanager and department are to becommended for being able to rec-ommend no price increase for nextyear.”

Sycamore Community SchoolsChild Nutrition Services is a self-supporting district departmentfunded by money students andstaff pay for meals and by federalreimbursement from the NationalSchool Lunch and Breakfast Pro-grams.

No state or local taxes are usedfor food, equipment, supplies andsalaries, Daggett said.

Child Nutrition Services oper-ates out of kitchens in all of thedistrict’s schools.

In addition to serving meals tostudents - including making lunchduring the school year for morethan 5,000 students daily district-wide – Child Nutrition Servicescaters district-sponsored events.

Daggett said the departmenthas instituted a point-of-sale sys-tem in which students can pur-

chase food by entering their stu-dent identification number into apersonal identification numberpad, which immediately and con-fidentially alerts the cafeteriacashier of the child’s food aller-gies, eligibility for federally-fund-ed, reduced-price meals and thestudent’s account balance.

“Parents can also add funds totheir child’s meal account elec-tronically via our Web site, thuseliminating any concerns associ-ated with students handling papermoney and eliminating the possi-bility of losing a check,” Daggettsaid.

Sycamore offers lunch breakDistrict meal prices unchanged for 2009-2010

Holding the lineSycamore schools meals prices for

the 2009-2010 school year:• Breakfast – $1.25• Reduced-price breakfast – 30

cents• Elementary school lunch – $2.50• Secondary school lunches – $3• Special secondary school lunches

– $3.50• All reduced-price lunches – 40

cents• Milk – 50 cents

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Prices for meals and milk in the Sycamore Community Schools will be the same during the upcoming school year as they were last year.

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A Blue Ash Elementary School student entersher student identification number into apersonal identification number pad to pay forlunch in the cafeteria. All Sycamore Communityschools now have the same point-of-salesystem in their cafeterias.

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Community PressStaff Report

Cincinnati Magazine’sannual “Rating of theBurbs” lists the city ofMontgomery among the top20 communities in the Tris-tate.

The Sycamore Communi-ty Schools earned the No. 1

spot for schools.Elements that earned the

standings include the factthat the Montgomery FireDepartment has a fasterresponse time than thenational gold standard ofsix minutes and thatSycamore High Schoolboasts a 99 percent gradua-tion rate.

Crime seminarThe Blue Ash Police

Department is offering a freeseminar Wednesday, Aug. 19,on crimes against the elderlyand identity theft.

The program will run from10 a.m. to noon at theSycamore Senior Center at4455 Carver Road in BlueAsh.

Registration is suggested.Call Kathy Timms at the sen-ior center at 984-1234 to reg-ister or with questions.

Concert rescheduledSycamore Township has

announced that the post-poned Twilight Concert byBluestone Ivory will be heldfrom 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sun-day, Aug. 2, at the NorthSycamore Recreational Facili-ty, 11797 Solzman Road.

Food and drinks will besold and coolers are also per-mitted. Bring a blanket or alawn chair.

For more information, call791-8447.

By Amanda [email protected]

Sycamore Township willsoon be offering gas aggre-gation through IntegrysEnergy Services.

The gas aggregation pro-gram through Integrys is anopt-out program, whichmeans that the residentscan choose not to partici-pate within a certain timeperiod.

The aggregation pro-grams puts all of the town-ship residents into a largebuying group that helps tokeep prices of natural gaslower for the community.

Representatives fromIntegrys told township offi-cials that last year at this

time, natural gas cost about$14 a unit. The price is nowaround $3.

They said the gas aggre-gation program could stabi-lize the price of natural gasfor the township to keep itfrom that large of a jump incost.

Sycamore TownshipBoard of Trustees PresidentTom Weidman stressed thatnatural gas service wouldremain the same with theaggregation program.

“We’re offering the gen-eral public what we think isa reasonably good price,”Weidman said.

Integrys is planning tomail a letter to townshipresidents July 23 explainingthe program and the prices.


The Shell gas station onMontgomery Road nearInterstate 71 will get someupdating this fall.

Sycamore TownshipBoard of Trustees approveda plan presented by GilliganOil Co. to tear down the gasstation at 10809 Mont-gomery Road.

Township planning andzoning administrator GregBickford said that the cur-rent station is around 2,700squre feet, but has only 500to 1,000 square feet ofusable space.

The new station will beabout 4,000 square feet and

will include a conveniencestore, a Subway restaurantand possibly a DunkinDonuts.

“It’s too small for whatthey want, but they are fit-ting in what they can,”Bickford said.

Bickford said it is a smallsite and other amenitiessuch as a car wash couldnot be added.

The large highway signwill be torn down and asmaller sign for the gas sta-tion will be put up alongMontgomery Road. Newpumps and a new canopywill be added as well asmore landscaping aroundthe side and back of thebuilding.

The station itself will bemade from brick and stone.

“It is definitely animprovement,” Bickfordsaid.

The building is expectedto be torn down sometimein the fall and Bickford saidconstruction may be com-pleted as early as nextspring.

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Shell station getting facelift

AMANDA HOPKINS/STAFF

The Shell gas station on Montgomery Road near Interstate 71 will be torn downthis fall. A newer, bigger Shell station will be built on the site and include aconvenience store, a Subway and a Dunkin’ Donuts.

“It’s too small for whatthey want, but they arefitting in what they can.”

Greg BickfordSycamore Township Planning

and Zoning administrator

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Montgomery, Sycamoreschools win high ratings

A3Northeast Suburban LifeJuly 29, 2009


It will likely be Septemberbefore the public gets achance to weigh in onwhether farm animalsshould be allowed in Mont-gomery.

A lawyer for the city isputting recommendationsabout the issue made by theMontgomery Planning Com-mission into the form of anordinance, said Frank Davis,Montgomery's communitydevelopment director.

He said the planningcommission is expected toapprove the ordinance Aug.3 and send it to Mont-

gomery City Council for avote.

A public hearing on theordinance likely will beSept. 23, Davis said.

“Three readings of theordinance at each (citycouncil) business session,held on the first Wednesdayof each month, are requiredbefore the ordinance can bepassed,” he said.

“The first reading wouldbe at the first business ses-sion after the public hearingis held. The final vote onthis issue will be on thethird reading of the ordi-nance.”

It may seem like a labori-ous and lengthy process,but Davis said, “This

process allows time for pub-lic input on the issue.”

Earlier this month,Montgomery City Councilvoted to prohibit animalssuch as horses, mules, cat-tle, sheep, goats, pigs,geese, ducks, turkeys andchickens in the city.

The action was promptedby a question posed earlierthis year by a resident whoasked whether she couldraise chickens for fresh eggsfor her family.

City officials could findno prohibition in the zoningcode and decided legislationwas in order.

In addition to banningthe animals, council directedthe planning commission tostudy whether some ofthem should be allowed inthe city and if so, underwhat conditions.

About 70 percent ofMontgomery is zoned forsingle-family residentialuse. Some nearby commu-nities allow farm animals onlarge tracts of land.

Valerie Taylor of Mont-gomery hopes that Mont-gomery decides to allow atleast chickens in the city –even though she doesn’tintend to raise them herself.

“I just hate to see us takeaway our residents’ abilityto live more sustainablywhen there’s not really anygood reason for it,” shesaid.

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The buildings at 8464,8466, 8468, 8470 and8472 Blue Ash Road arefalling apart and could beheaded for nuisance status.

Sycamore TownshipPlanning and ZoningAdministrator Greg Bickfordsaid that the buildings nearthe corner of Blue Ash andKugler Mill roads are in dis-repair and that the ownerhas not cooperated in clean-ing up the property.

Signs are posted on thewindows declaring thebuildings not approved foroccupancy.

All Wright Electric andSatellite Thirteen SkateShop were two of the busi-nesses housed in the build-ings.

Bickford said that repairorders will be issued to fix thebuilding, but if they are notfollowed the township mayhave to step in even further.

The building code isbeing violated with crum-

bling walls, structural prob-lems, a leaky roof and alack of proper access to thebuildings.

“If the owner doesn’tbring (the building) to com-pliance, the next step isdeclaring a nuisance,” Bick-ford said.

If a nuisance is declared,the building could be con-demned by the fire chief andeven torn down if the ownerdoes not bring the buildingup to code.

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The buildings at 8464 through 8472 Blue Ash Road are in danger of being declared a nuisance by Sycamore Township.There are signs posted on the windows declaring the buildings not approved for occupancy.

““IIff tthhee oowwnneerr ddooeessnn’’ttbring (the building) tocompliance, the nextstep is declaring anuisance.”

Greg BickfordSycamore Township Planning

and Zoning Administrator

Montgomeryresidents will getchance to speakabout livestock laws

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On top of a Pascal Carterfull tuition scholarshipthrough Denison University,recent Cincinnati Hill Christ-ian Academy graduate Han-

nah Frank, aresident ofC o l e r a i nTo w n s h i p ,was recog-nized with aN a t i o n a lMerit col-lege-spon-sored schol-

arship earlier this month.The $2,000 scholarship

will help pay for Frank’sroom and board.

She said she is mostexcited about the whole col-lege experience, but espe-cially living in the dormswith the other students.While she is anticipatingmove-in day at DenisonAug. 28, she said she’ll stillmiss waking up on Satur-day mornings to make pan-cakes.

With no homework orclasses to prepare for justyet, Frank has spent hersummer working an intern-ship for UGIVE. Her job hasbeen to help organize alarge service event calledStep Up Cincinnati whichwill send groups of studentsto different locations to per-form service on Sept. 19.

Some of the service loca-tions include Starfire, Free-storeFoodbank, Crayons toComputers and the Cincin-

nati Zoo.Frank was actively

involved in service through-out her time at CHCA serv-ing on the board for StudentOrganized Service and lead-ing an arts and crafts groupat the Armleder School.

“(I started in service)because of a desire to makefriends and get involved,”

Frank said.“It’s a great outlet.”She also helped plan

many one-time serviceevents including the ShantyTown and Poverty Day andperformed in orchestra,served as officer in theNational Honor Society andwas part of the math groupMu Alpha Theta.

CHCA graduate earnsNational Merit Scholarship

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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy graduate Hannah Frank of Colerain Townshipdisplays keychains from Guatemala for Erik Haslem, a senior from Maineville.Frank recently was awarded a National Merit Scholarship from Denison University.

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A team effort A5Northeast Suburban LifeJuly 29, 2009

Wins and losses don’t always reflect the truesuccess of high school varsity athletics. Case in point, the2009 Sycamore Lady Aves fastpitch team played spirited,competitive softball all spring with camaraderie, friendshipand fun.

Coach Deb Klemt shares a hug with batboy andteam manager, Robby Knodle.

Jessica Brown,Sycamore High School

senior third base, makesa sparkling play on a hot

grounder and preparesto throw out the batter

at first.

Sycamore’sLaikynMcClelland,sophomore,slides safelyhome againstKings.

Sycamore’s KatPember makesperfect contactin game actionversus Princeton.

Watching her line-drive fall for a base hit toright field is Sycamore’s Laikyn McClelland.

Sycamore faces arguably the city’s top pitcher, Emily Schwaeble, ofColerain, who recorded 18 strikeouts in this no-hit game. Batting forthe Aves is Carrie Tveita.

Chatting amiablywith the umpire isAves AssistantCoach Mary Luning.

Charging toward home is Sycamore’s Katie Zimmer, junioroutfielder, in a game against Kings.

Happy with the results so far against Princeton is PaulaChiricosta, who acts as game scorekeeper at bothSycamore softball and basketball games.

Girls from the Sycamore junior varsity team perform a few cheers prior to the start of a playoff gameagainst Walnut Hills. The Aves won 17-7. In front, from left, are Hannah Belfeld, Kristen Myers, MaddieKroell, Tori Smith and Charlotte Harris.

Aviator head coach, Deb Klemt, enjoys aspecial moment of congratulations with

senior, Jessica Brown, on Senior Day.Klemt is also the food and fashion

teacher at Sycamore.

Shelly Pohl, Sycamore juniorpitcher, serves up a fastball ingame action against Anderson.

The 2009 Sycamore Lady Aves varsity fastpitch softball team hang out together beneath their scoreboard. Standing,from left, are Shelly Pohl, Caitlin Hauff, Ashley Jones, Carrie Tveita and Laikyn McClelland. Kneeling, from left, areCandice Hayes, Katie Zimmer, Adrienne Wessinger and Emily Cohen. Sitting, from left, are Megan Stoy, Kristen Myers,Lex Newbolt, Charlotte Harris, Michelle McDonald and Kat Pember. Up front is Jessica Brown.

True success

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Community Press Staff ReportUrsuline Academy’s Class of 2009

raked in a total of more than $15.5million worth of scholarships whenmembers graduated last spring.

Some 89 percent of the school’s129 graduating seniors won scholar-ships.

“The happy marriage betweenhighly motivated, service-driven stu-dents and our dedicated faculty pro-duces wonderful outcomes eachyear,” said Robin Galvin, director ofcommunications at the school in BlueAsh.

“We’re so proud of the effort putforth by all of them. For every youngwoman who is recognized for a par-ticular area of achievement, there aremany others whose personal accom-plishments are known only to them,”Galvin said. “We congratulate eachone.”Here are the scholarship winners:• Emily Morganne Albrinck – Provost Scholar-

ship, Ohio State University.• Natalie Elizabeth Andrews – President’s Merit

Scholarship, University of Dayton.• Kellie Michelle Asmus – Gateway Scholarship,

Ohio University.• Victoria Anne Barker – Dean’s Scholarship,

University of Miami; Merit Scholarship, FloridaInstitute of Technology; Cooper ScholarsAward, University of South Carolina; MeritScholarship, University of Tampa; ScienceScholarship, University of Tampa.

• Gwen Ann Barron – Regents Scholarship,Eastern Kentucky University; Cincinnatus Cen-tury Scholarship, University of Cincinnati;Trustees Scholarship, Ohio State University.

• Hillary Marie Barron – Agriculture Scholarship,University of Kentucky.

• Paige Jean Bartoszek – President’s MeritScholarship, University of Dayton.

• Paige Adele Bassano – Founders Scholarship,Bowling Green State University.

• Andrea Dorothy Bazzoli – Prestige Scholarship,Indiana University; Deans’ Scholarship, SaintLouis University; Deans’ Merit Scholarship, Uni-versity of Dayton; Loyola Scholarship, LoyolaUniversity Chicago.

• Rebecca Anne Bergh – Trustees Award, Bald-win-Wallace College; Music Scholarship, Uni-versity of Evansville; Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University; Deans’ Merit Scholarship, Uni-versity of Dayton; Music Talent Award, Univer-sity of Dayton; Academic and Music TalentScholarship, Nazareth College.

• Jenna Marie Bertke – Engineering Scholarship,Pennsylvania State University; Women in Engi-neering Scholarship, The Ohio State University;Provost Scholarship, The Ohio State University;Cincinnatus University Scholarship, Universityof Cincinnati; Engineering Award Scholarship,University of Cincinnati; Dean’s Scholarship,Case Western Reserve University; Undergrad-uate Scholarship, University of Michigan.

• Sarah Elizabeth Blood – Classics Scholarship,Friends of the Classics Foundation.

• Maria Maged Botros – Trustee Scholarship,Xavier University; Dean’s Scholarship, CaseWestern Reserve University; Presidential Hon-ors Award, John Carroll University; ChooseOhio First Scholarship, University of Cincinnati;Provost Scholarship, Ohio State University.

• Nancy Mariam Boulos – Loyola Scholarship,Loyola University Chicago; Deans’ Merit Schol-arship, University of Dayton; McMicken Schol-arship, University of Cincinnati.

• Breanne Elizabeth Boyd – Distinction Scholar-ship, Indiana University; Presidential Scholar,American University; Honors College BalfourScholarship, Indiana University; FoundersScholarship, Kent State University; HonorsScholar in Residence Scholarship, Kent StateUniversity; Honors Scholarship, Kent State Uni-versity; Trustee Scholarship, Kent State Univer-sity.

• Emily Anne Broderick – Honor Award, XavierUniversity; Deans’ Merit Scholarship, Universityof Dayton; Academic Achievement Award,Wittenberg University.

• Rebecca Jean Callahan – Presidential FinalistScholarship, Saint Louis University; ProvostScholarship, Saint Louis University; Trustees’Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton; Cincin-natus Century Scholarship, University ofCincinnati; Leadership Award, Clarkson Univer-sity; Damen Scholarship, Loyola UniversityChicago; Trustee Scholarship, Xavier University.

• Olivia Jane Capuano – Co-op Scholarship,National Commission for Cooperative Educa-tion; Athletic Scholarship, Marshall University;Athletic Scholarship, University of Cincinnati.

• Alexandria Jeanette Cobb – Parker Scholar-ship, University of Kentucky; Education MinistryScholarship, Mt. Zion Educational Ministry.

• Hannah May Cook – Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University.

• Meredith Rose Cornely – Deans’ Merit Schol-arship, University of Dayton; Ignatian Scholar-ship, Saint Louis University.

• Lauren Elizabeth Crucitt – Prestige Scholarship,Indiana University; Freshman Scholarship, Flori-da State University; Academic Scholarship,Florida State University; Woodrow ScholarsAward, University of South Carolina; TrusteesScholarship, Ohio State University.

• Alexa Marise D’Sa – Distinction Scholarship,Indiana University; Honors College Scholarship,Indiana University; National Merit Scholarship,Luxottica Retail Corporation; Star Award, Gen-eral Electric Corporation; National Merit Schol-arship, Fordham University.

• Grace Maechling Debbeler – President’s MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; TrusteesScholarship, The Ohio State University; Univer-sity Scholarship, Saint Louis University.

• Alexandra Marie DeChristopher – AcademicScholarship, United Italian American Society;

Presidential Scholarship, Xavier University;Deans’ Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton;Science Scholar Scholarship, Indiana Universi-ty-Purdue University.

• Alyson Marie Eagan – Cooper Scholars Award,University of South Carolina; Distinction Schol-arship, Indiana University; Ignatious MagisScholarship, Marquette University; AcademicScholarship, Clemson University; ProvostScholarship, Saint Louis University; PresidentialScholarship, University of Vermont; Trustees’Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton; Cincin-natus Scholarship, University of Cincinnati;Watson Memorial Scholarship, IBM Corpora-tion.

• Ashley Rose Enyeart – Gateway ExcellenceScholarship, Ohio University; Residence & Din-ing Scholarship, Ohio University; Trustee Schol-arship, Kent State University; Honors Scholar-ship, Kent State University; Room & BoardScholarship, Kent State University.

• Andrea Lauren Fey – Deans’ Merit Scholarship,University of Dayton.

• Meghan Fitch – University Scholarship, SetonHall University; Dean’s Scholarship, AmericanUniversity.

• Melanie Elizabeth Flege – Ignatian Scholarship,Saint Louis University; Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University; ROTC Scholarship, U.S. Army;Room & Board Scholarship, Saint Louis Uni-versity.

• Kathryn Lynn Florez – Hudson & HollandScholarship, Indiana University; DistinctionScholarship, Indiana University; Hutton HonorsScholarship, Indiana University; AcademicScholarship, Fordham University; IgnatiusScholarship, Marquette University.

• Emily Marie Foster – Deans’ Merit Scholarship,University of Dayton; Ignatius Magis Scholar-ship, Marquette University; Academic Scholar-ship, Catholic University.

• Erin Elizabeth Frederick – Deans’ Merit Schol-arship, University of Dayton; Honor Award,Xavier University; Creative Writing Scholar-ship, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

• Christy Elizabeth Frietch – Kershner Scholar-ship, Miami University; Distinction Scholarship,Indiana University; Matthies Scholarship, Wit-tenberg University; Cooper Scholars Award,University of South Carolina; Ohio AchievementScholarship, Miami University; Ohio MeritScholarship, Miami University; Trustees’ MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; ProvostScholarship, Ohio State University; Chamber ofCommerce Scholarship, City of Evendale.

• Paige Marie Garber – Presidential RecognitionScholarship, Ohio Northern University;Provost’s Scholarship, Case Western ReserveUniversity; Colonel Scholarship, Centre Col-lege.

• Leah Alexandra Gilligan – Provost Scholarship,Saint Louis University.

• Lisa Marie Guay – Smith Scholarship, CaseWestern Reserve University; Academic Schol-arship, Brown University; Mesmer Scholarship,Washington University; Distinguished MeritScholarship, Ohio State University; Distin-guished Scholar Award, University of Delaware;Chemical Engineering Scholarship, Universityof New Hampshire; CEPS Engineering Schol-arship, University of New Hampshire; Presiden-tial Scholarship, University of New Hampshire;Academic Scholarship, Procter & Gamble Cor-poration; Academic Excellence Scholarship,University of Connecticut; Matthews Scholar-ship, University of Illinois; University Achieve-ment Scholarship, University of Illinois; RheesScholarship, University of Rochester; MeritScholarship, Clarkson University; AcademicScholarship, Clarkson University; National MeritFinalist Award, University of Arizona; Engineer-ing Scholarship, University of Arizona; VesterIvy Scholarship, Linda Vester Greenberg &Glenn Greenberg.

• Courtney Anne Gula – Knight’s AchievementAward, University of Central Florida; Deans’Merit Scholarship, University of Dayton.

• Kelsey Diane Haines – Trustees’ Merit Scholar-ship, University of Dayton; Ohio Merit Scholar-ship, Miami University; Presidential Scholarship,Ball State University; National Teaching FellowsScholarship, Elon University; Honors FellowsScholarship, Elon University; PresidentialScholarship, Elon University.

• Julia Lauren Hall – Presidential Scholarship,College of Mount St. Joseph; AcademicAchievement Scholarship, College of MountSt. Joseph.

• Regan Genevieve Harrell – University Scholar-ship, Saint Louis University; Academic Scholar-ship, Duquesne University; Scholars Program,Ohio State University.

• Jessica Christina Harvey – President’s MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; AcademicAchievement Award, Tulane University; Presi-dential Scholarship, Butler University; LoyolaScholarship, Loyola University Chicago; Deans’Scholarship, Saint Louis University.

• Erika Eugenia Helgeson – Duncan Scholarship,University of Kentucky; Trustee Scholarship,Kent State University.

• Kristen Mary Hodovanic – Damen Scholarship,Loyola University Chicago; Distinction Scholar-ship, Indiana University; McMicken Scholar-ship, Miami University; Ohio AchievementScholarship, Miami University; Ohio MeritScholarship, Miami University; Provost Scholar-ship, Ohio State University; Cincinnatus Schol-arship, University of Cincinnati; Trustees’ MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; TrusteesScholarship, Purdue University; Provost Schol-arship, University of Kentucky.

• Ashley Marie Holbrook – Honor Award, XavierUniversity; Utz-Sahms Scholarship, UrsulineAthletic Boosters.

• Madison Erin Hubbard – Recognition Scholar-ship, Indiana University; Woodrow ScholarsAward, University of South Carolina; TrusteesScholarship, Ohio State University.

• Christina Emily Jackson – Academic Excel-lence Scholarship, Pennsylvania State Universi-ty; Merit Scholarship, Pennsylvania State Uni-versity; President’s Award, Otterbein College;Scholar Award, Otterbein College; DistinctionScholarship, Indiana University; Hutton HonorsScholarship, Indiana University; PresidentialScholarship, Elon University; Honor FellowsScholarship, Elon University; Elon College Fel-lows Scholarship, Elon University; Musical The-ater Scholarship, Young Arts PresidentialScholarship, Baldwin-Wallace College.

• Michelle Anne Jahn – Provost Scholarship,Ohio State University; Provost Scholarship,Saint Louis University; Trustee Scholarship,Kettering University; Academic Scholarship,Clemson University; Cincinnatus UniversityScholarship, University of Cincinnati; Engineer-ing Scholarship, University of Cincinnati.

• Katelyn Eileen Johnson – Star Award, GeneralElectric Corporation; Cincinnatus CenturyScholarship, University of Cincinnati.

• Jaclyn Elizabeth Kirsch – Deans’ Scholarship,Saint Louis University; Trustees Scholarship,Ohio State University; Distinguished ScholarAward, DePauw University.

• Anna Lillian Kohnen – Presidential Scholar,Colby College; Chancellor’s AchievementScholarship, University of Colorado; ChancellorScholarship, University of Denver; Vester IvyScholarship, Linda Vester Greenberg & GlennGreenberg.

• Emma Schulte Kokenge – Senior Scholarship,Montgomery Women’s Club; Provost Scholar-ship, Ohio State University; Deans’ Scholar-ship, Saint Louis University; President’s MeritScholarship, University of Dayton.

• Kinsey Rose Kowalski – Cincinnatus CenturyScholarship, University of Cincinnati.

• Katherine Lynn Kraemer – Provost Scholar-ship, The Ohio State University; Provost’sScholarship, Case Western Reserve University;Trustee Scholarship, Xavier University; Distinc-tion Scholarship, Indiana University; FoundersScholar, Denison University; Founders Scholar-ship, Kent State University; Trustee Scholar-ship, Kent State University; Room & BoardScholarship, Kent State University; HonorsScholarship, Kent State University; HonorsScholar in Residence, Kent State University.

• Brittany Nicole Krekeler – Trustees Scholarship,Ohio State University; Prestige Scholarship,Indiana University; McMicken Scholarship,Miami University; Deans Merit Scholarship,Purdue University.

• Erika Marie Krekeler – Trustee Scholarship,Kent State University.

• Robin Michelle Krisher – Crimson and GoldScholarship, University of Denver; Deans’ MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; TrusteeScholarship, Kent State University, President’sMerit Scholarship, Seton Hall University.

• Johanna Lea Krogh- Presidential Scholarship,St. Norbert College; Norbertine ScholarsAward, St. Norbert College.

• Amy Elizabeth Krzmarzick – Provost Scholar-ship, Saint Louis University; President’s Award,DePauw University; Academic Scholarship,DePauw University; Trustees’ Scholarship,Xavier University; Ohio Achievement Scholar-ship, Miami University; Ohio Merit Scholarship,Miami University; Trustees’ Merit Scholarship,University of Dayton; Academic Scholarship,Villanova University.

• Abigail Mary Laden – Trustee Scholarship,Allegheny College.

• Hanna Martin Lafranconi – Loyola Scholars,Loyola University Chicago.

• Victoria Ann Lang – Lindner Honors Plus Pro-gram, University of Cincinnati; CincinnatusFounders Scholarship, University of Cincinnati;Demakes Legacy Scholarship, University ofCincinnati; Academic Scholarship, Blue AshWoman’s Club; Presidential Finalist Scholar-ship, Saint Louis University; Dean’s Scholar-ship, Northeastern University; DistinctionScholarship, Indiana University; Hutton Honors

Scholarship, Indiana University; Trustees’ MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; TrusteeScholarship, Xavier University; Kershner Schol-arship, Miami University; Ohio Merit Scholar-ship, Miami University.

• Meagan Alicia Lechleiter – President’s MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; AcademicHonors Scholarship, Savannah College of Artand Design.

• Mary Elizabeth LeMasters – Music TalentScholarship, Northern Kentucky University;Leadership Award, Xavier University.

• Anne Kathryn Lennon – Trustee Scholarship,Xavier University; Athletic Scholarship, XavierUniversity; Ohio Achievement Scholarship,Miami University; Matthies Scholarship, Witten-berg University; Provost Scholarship, OhioState University.

• Elizabeth Malant Luther – Billiken ResidenceScholarship, Saint Louis University; GautreletScholarship, Spring Hill College; AcademicAward, Ohio Dominican University.

• Emily Clare Mack – Trustees Scholarship, Uni-versity of Findlay; Competition Scholarship,University of Findlay; Excellence Scholarship,Eastern Kentucky University.

• Paige Paulina MacMorland – Deans’ MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; TrusteesScholarship, Ohio State University; Dean’sScholarship, Saint Louis University.

• Dominique Rosa Manetta – Academic Schol-arship, Loyola University Chicago; AcademicScholarship, Indiana University; AcademicScholarship, Northeastern University; Academ-ic Scholarship, Saint Louis University.

• Lauren Elizabeth McMahon – AcademicScholarship, Bellarmine University; AcademicScholarship, University of Cincinnati; AcademicScholarship, Wittenberg University.

• Lindsey Hazel Mercer – Century Scholarship,University of Cincinnati; President’s MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; ScholarsAward, DePaul University.

• Michelle Allison Merchak – Academic Scholar-ship, Ohio Dominican University; Fellows Pro-gram, Centre College; Provost Scholarship,Wittenberg University; Founders Scholarship,Eastern Kentucky University; Honors Pro-gram Scholarship, Eastern Kentucky University.

• Rachel Jean Merchak – Academic Scholar-ship, Ohio Dominican University; PresidentialScholarship, Washington & Jefferson College;Liberal Arts Scholarship, Emory University;Trustee’s Scholarship, Case Western ReserveUniversity; Roach Scholarship, Miami Universi-ty; President’s Award, DePauw University;John Carroll Scholarship, Georgetown Univer-sity; Academic Scholarship, University of Penn-sylvania; Academic Scholarship, Washington& Lee University; Ohio Achievement Scholar-ship, Miami University; Ohio Merit Scholar-ship, Miami University; Academic Scholarship,Georgetown University.

• Catherine Mary Mollmann – Presidential FinalistScholarship, Saint Louis University; President’sScholarship, Case Western Reserve University;Trustees’ Merit Scholarship, University of Day-ton; Trustees Scholarship, Purdue University;Merit Scholarship, Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology; Mesmer Scholarship, WashingtonUniversity; Star Award, General Electric Corpo-ration.

• Mary Elizabeth Morand – Merit Award, PalmBeach Atlantic University.

• Jennifer Evangeline Murren – Ignatian Scholar-ship, Saint Louis University; University Scholar-ship, Saint Joseph University.

• Kiley Elizabeth Naylor – Athletic Scholarship,University of Virginia.

• Ellen Marie Neumann – Cincinnatus CenturyScholarship, University of Cincinnati; ShubertHonors Award, Ohio Wesleyan University;Trustee Scholarship, Ohio Wesleyan University;Dean’s Scholarship, American University; Aca-demic Scholarship, Oberlin College; Womenas Leaders Scholarship, Ohio Wesleyan Uni-versity.

• Sarah Maryann O’Connor – Trustee Scholar-ship, Xavier University; Provost Scholarship,Ohio State University.

• Kourtney Brielle Parchment – PresidentialScholarship, Xavier University; Deans’ MeritScholarship, University of Dayton; Laval Schol-arship, Duquesne University; Academic Schol-arship, Duquesne University; Arts & SciencesScholarship, New York University; EckhouseScholarship, New York University; AcademicScholarship, Advocates for Youth Education;Academic Scholarship, Greater CincinnatiAfrican American Scholarship Foundation;Vester Ivy Scholarship, Linda Vester Greenberg& Glenn Greenberg.

• Terri Elizabeth Poxon-Pearson – CenturyScholarship, University of Cincinnati; Presiden-tial Scholarship, American University; Elon Col-lege Fellows, Elon University; Honor Fellows,Elon University; Trustee Scholarship, XavierUniversity; President’s Scholarship, Case West-ern Reserve University; Presidential Scholar-ship, Elon University; Chancellor Scholarship,Xavier University; Cooper Scholars Award, Uni-versity of South Carolina.

• Mary Clare Price – Hampton Award, ButlerUniversity; Deans’ Merit Scholarship, Universityof Dayton; Presidential Honors Award, JohnCarroll University; Magis Scholarship, Mar-quette University.

• Melissa Kathryn Ridgley – Faculty Award,Drexel University.

• Lindsay Kay Runyan – Athletic Scholarship,Kent State University; Trustee Scholarship,Kent State University.

• Karalyn Marie Russo – Honors Award, XavierUniversity.

• Margaret Sahms- Athletic Scholarship, HighPoint University; Athletic Scholarship, Gardner-Webb University; Athletic Scholarship, Bel-larmine University; Athletic Scholarship,Queens College; Athletic Scholarship, WingateUniversity; Athletic Scholarship, AppalachianState University.

• Margaret Mary Schildmeyer – AcademicScholarship, Xavier University.

• Kathleen Marie Schings – Maximus Scholar-ship, Ohio State University; Star Award, Gener-al Electric Corporation; Utz-Sahms Scholar-

ship, Ursuline Athletic Boosters; Ohio MeritScholarship, Miami University; Dillman Schol-arship, Miami University.

• Meghan Morrissey Schmitt – Ignatious MagisScholarship, Marquette University;AcademicExcellence Scholarship, Marquette University;Academic Scholarship, Villanova University;Trustees’ Merit Scholarship, University of Day-ton; Distinction Scholarship, Indiana University.

• Abby Marie Schneider – Deans’ Merit Scholar-ship, University of Dayton.

• Holly Elaine Schnicke – Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University.

• Kelly Elizabeth Schroer – Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University; School of Music Scholarship,Ohio University; Trustee Award, University ofLouisville; School of Music Scholarship, Univer-sity of Louisville; Academic Scholarship, Tran-sylvania University; Music Scholarship, Transyl-vania University; Dean’s Scholarship, DePaulUniversity; Performing Arts Scholarship, DePaulUniversity; Dean’s Scholarship, Loyola Universi-ty New Orleans; Music Scholarship, EasternKentucky University.

• Katherine Mary Scoville – Academic Scholar-ship, University of St. Thomas; JournalismInstitute Scholar, Indiana University; GatewayExcellence Scholarship, Ohio University; Resi-dence & Dining Scholarship, Ohio University;Academic Scholarship, Villanova University;Dean’s Scholarship, American University.

• Chelsea Leanne Sensibaugh – AcademicAchievement Scholarship, Wittenberg University.

• Christina Jie Shen – Cincinnatus Scholar, Uni-versity of Cincinnati; Bolton Scholarship, CaseWestern Reserve University.

• Emma Catherine Shreve – Border State Schol-arship, Marshall University; Cincinnatus CenturyScholarship, University of Cincinnati; Presiden-tial Scholarship, College of Charleston; Acade-mic Scholarship, College of Charleston;Provost Scholarship, University of Kentucky;Founders Scholarship, Kent State University.

• Molly Elizabeth Smith – Trustee Scholarship,University of Miami; Heald Scholarship, IllinoisInstitute of Technology; University Scholarship,Illinois Institute of Technology; CincinnatusScholarship, University of Cincinnati.

• Emily Elizabeth Spotts – Horrigan Scholarship,Bellarmine University; Provost Scholarship,Saint Louis University; Damen Scholarship,Loyola University Chicago; Academic Scholar-ship, Thomas More College; Ignatius Scholar-ship, Marquette University; Presidential Schol-arship, LeMoyne College; Trustee Scholarship,Xavier University.

• Elizabeth Ransom Steffer – Treece Scholars,Xavier University; Buschmann Award, XavierUniversity.

• Emily Rose Steinway – Century Scholarship,University of Cincinnati; Davis Scholarship,Miami University; Ohio Merit Scholarship,Miami University; McGuffey Scholarship, MiamiUniversity; Gosser Scholarship, United AutoWorkers; Distinction Scholarship, Indiana Uni-versity.

• Erika Michelle Stelljes – UC 21 Scholarship,University of Cincinnati; Presidential Scholar-ship, Case Western Reserve University;National Merit Scholarship, Case WesternReserve University; Academic Scholarship,Procter & Gamble Corporation; CincinnatusScholarship, University of Cincinnati; TrusteesScholarship, Purdue University; AcademicScholarship, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technol-ogy; Choose Ohio First Scholarship, Universityof Cincinnati.

• Jacqueline Lee Stubbers – Honor Award,Xavier University.

• Stephanie Dawn Szarwark – Visual Arts Schol-arship, University of Dayton; Academic Schol-arship, University of Dayton; Academic Schol-arship, Kemba Credit Union; Trustees Scholar-ship, Ohio State University.

• Kelly Arlene Tappel – Trustees’ Merit Scholar-ship, University of Dayton; Academic Scholar-ship, Clemson University; Engineering Scholar-ship, University of Dayton; Provost Scholarship,Saint Louis University.

• Serra Kathryn Temizer – Alumni Award, Deni-son University; Old Gold Honors Award,DePauw University; Tuition Award, FordhamUniversity; Dean’s Award, Ohio Wesleyan Uni-versity; Academic Scholarship, Wittenberg Uni-versity.

• Shannon Marie Trame – Horrigan Scholarship,Bellarmine University; Academic AchievementAward, College of Mount St. Joseph; Presi-dential Scholarship, College of Mount St.Joseph; Loyola Scholarship, Loyola UniversityChicago; Dean’s Scholarship, University ofEvansville; Provost Scholarship, University ofKentucky; Trustee Scholarship, Xavier Universi-ty; Century Award, University of Cincinnati.

• Paige Elizabeth Umberger – Alumni AwardScholarship, Denison University; CunninghamScholarship, General Electric Credit Union;Academic Scholarship, Ferguson Enterprises.

• Lauren Elizabeth Volker – Academic Award,Thomas More College; Elizabeth Ann Wein-gartner Academic Scholarship, DePauw Uni-versity; Academic Scholarship, Denison Univer-sity; Academic Scholarship, Wittenberg Univer-sity; Academic Scholarship, Ohio NorthernUniversity; Academic Scholarship, Ohio Univer-sity.

• Amy Marie Wells – Century Award, Universityof Cincinnati; Ohio Merit Scholarship, MiamiUniversity; Provost Scholarship, Ohio StateUniversity.

• Madeline Louise White – Presidential Scholar-ship, Valparaiso University; Dean’s Scholarship,Ohio Northern University; Ignatius LeadershipScholarship, Marquette University; IgnatiusMagis Scholarship, Marquette University; OldGold Honors Award, DePauw University.

• Melissa Nicole Wintz – Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University.

• Ashley Marie Young – Gateway Scholarship,Ohio University; Academic Scholarship, Witten-berg University; Deans’ Merit Scholarship,University of Dayton; Residence & DiningScholarship, Ohio University.

• Laura Ann Zorko – Recognition Scholarship,Indiana University; Trustees Scholarship, OhioState University.

Ursuline graduates nab $15.5 million scholarships

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Several Ursuline Academy seniors are honored at graduation. From left: Regan Harrell of Kenwood,recipient of the Centennial Spirit Award for being the senior who most captures the spirit ofUrsuline; Andrea Bazzoli of Blue Ash, commencement speaker elected by her classmates to speak;Lisa Guay, Senior Scholar, one of the top three students in the class; President Sharon Redmond;Rebecca Callahan of Milford, Christian Leadership Award for best exhibiting leadership, kindnessand compassion; Gwen Barron of Springfield Township, Archbishop McNicholas Memorial Award forbeing an outstanding senior; Catherine Mollman of Colerain Township, Senior Scholar, and ErikaStelljes, Senior Scholar. A total 129 students graduated, of which 89 percent were offered morethan $15.5 million in scholarships.

By Mark [email protected]

College football superpowersengaged in a heated recruitingbattle to land Moeller High Schoolquarterback Andrew Hendrix anda winner has finally emerged fromthe pack.

Hendrix has committed toNotre Dame.

“I’m very relieved,” Hendrixsaid, “Towards the end, a lot ofschools put on a lot of pressure,recruiting sites call a lot when youget down to your final decision,but once you make it things cooldown.”

Hendrix took a visit to NotreDame in mid-June and stayedovernight with some of the play-ers. He said that visit helped himfinalize his decision.

“That really put it over the top.

They were guys I could relate toand were a lot like myself and myclassmates at Moeller,” he said.“The camaraderie they have witheach other and knowing I couldsee myself as a part of it really putit over the top.”

Ohio State was another big-time program that heavily recruit-ed Hendrix. Hendrix said he’sbeen a lifelong Buckeyes fan andnot much of a Fighting Irish fan.That will change.

“Now I’m definitely a fan,” hesaid. “I love the direction the pro-gram is going in. They started 11freshmen two years ago andseven freshmen last year, so theywill be deep this year. I’ll be goinginto a program that knows win-ning and will hopefully keepsteamrolling and we’ll be talkingabout a national championshiprace soon.”

Academics are another stickingpoint for Hendrix, who is one ofthe top students in his class.

“That is one of their strongpoints,” he said. “That and thenetwork of alumni is phenomenal.That’s a huge plus when you’reout of college and looking for ajob; the network is so big.”

Moeller head coach JohnRodenberg said he fielded morethan a few calls from collegesabout Hendrix and he thinksNotre Dame is a great fit for hisquarterback. He said the team isexcited anytime a player gets ascholarship to a big school.

“Guys can see that with hardwork you can be put in front of bigschools when they are coming in,and being at Moeller is a greatopportunity for that,” he said. “Itgets the whole weight room firedup.”

Hendrix is one of several Divi-sion I prospects on the Crusaders’football team and Rodenberg saidhe loves to see any of his playersgo on to the next level.

“I work these guys hard andit’s my responsibility to the playerand parents to take care of them,”he said. “That means making surethey are staying on top of theiracademics and helping them getbetter athletically.

“I’m just as happy when a kidsigns with Wittenberg or MountSt. Joe’s. Anytime a player gets anopportunity to fulfill a dream isawesome and having a chance tofurther your career and live yourdream is what its about.”

Hendrix said he’s most excitedto finally be able to focus solely onthe team and not on himself.

“I’m putting 100 percent ofwhat I have into working out with

the team,” he said. “Other guysare tuning down their process tooand we have a lot of dedicatedguys.

“I’m really excited for the startof the season. I think we have areally special class and a specialteam.”

By Tony [email protected]

The Cincinnati Flames U10baseball team has scorchedthrough the competition this sea-son, ripping off wins at a torridpace. At 42-16, they were one ofsix U.S. teams to qualify for theWorld Series in Puerto Rico, July24-27.

“We’re very fortunate to becoached by Brian Conley,” teammanager Roche Croy said of Con-ley, who spent time in the Cincin-nati Reds’ minor-league systemand was a hitting coach for theDayton Dragons for four years.

“The kids play the game likehigh school kids or college kids oreven pros would. They don’t playit like most kids their age do.”

The Flames faced some of thebest competition in the countrythis season. They won an Ameri-can Amateur Baseball Congressregional tournament in Toledo ear-lier this year, going 6-0 in theprocess.

“We hit the baseball real well,”Croy said. “We had 48 hits in ourfirst two games.”

Leading the Flames offensivelyhas been the coach’s son, Cal Con-ley, a switch-hitting catcher whodabbles at shortstop and leads theteam in every hitting category. Hehas gone yard from both sides ofthe plate.

“He’ll be something special,”Croy said.

Other Flames contributingoffensively are first basemanLogan Sabo, who is the fastestplayer on the team, and outfielderand second baseman Darren

Baker, who is the son of CincinnatiReds Manager Dusty Baker. TylerMcDonough and Austin Croyhave also made key contributions.

The Flames also boast a pletho-ra of talent on the mound; theyare led by fireballers AndrewJuelg, who has a circle changeupin his repertoire, and Justin Moyer,who possesses a knuckle change-up.

“They’re some of the betterpitchers in the country,” Croy said.“They are high-velocity pitcherswho know how to spot the ballwell.”

Because they won the AABCTournament in Toledo – one of sixregional tournaments in the coun-try – the Flames qualified for theWorld Series in Puerto Rico.

The six U.S. regional winnerswill be joined by the nationalchampions from Puerto Rico andthe Dominican Republic to play in

an eight-team, double-eliminationtournament July 24-27.

“One of the most excitingthings will be taking the kids (toPuerto Rico) so they find out justhow good the baseball is downthere,” Croy said.

“The breed of baseball andenthusiasm and love for the gameis something they’ll never see

again.”Croy said that seeing the eye-

popping poverty in Puerto Ricowill also be good for his players.

“We’re going to give our uni-forms to the (Puerto Rican team)as gifts,” he said.

Still, the World Series should bean enjoyable experience for theFlames, as they hail from a city

that has a special place in thehearts of many Puerto Ricans.

“The people there absolutelylove the Reds; they love the BigRed Machine and how guys likePete Rose and Johnny Benchplayed with such hustle andenthusiasm,” Croy said.

“We’ll wear our Cincinnati uni-forms with pride and dignity.”

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Editor Melanie Laughman | [email protected] | 248-7118 communi typress .comSPORTSSPORTSJuly 29, 2009

Cincinnati Flamesroster

Joey Cloran, Liberty TownshipCal Conley, LovelandAustin Croy, MasonMatthew Davenport, Liberty

TownshipMichael Grause, Western HillsEric Hooper, West Chester

TownshipAndrew Juelg, West Chester

TownshipTyler McDonough, Liberty

TownshipJustin Moyer, Liberty TownshipLogan Sabo, Symmes TownshipReid Strobl, West Harrison, Ind.Darren Baker, California (joins

team in mid-season)

Flames find themselves in World Series


The Cincinnati Flames U10 baseball team has been one of the country’s best this season. From left: front, Logan Sabo, Joey Cloran, Trevor Conley(brother of team member Cal Conley), Carson Croy (brother of team member Austin Croy), Tyler McDonough, Cal Conley and Austin Croy; second row,Reid Strobl, Michael Grause, Matthew Davenport, Andrew Juelg, Justin Moyer and Eric Hooper. Back, Roche Croy, Dave Juelg and Brian Conley. DarrenBaker is not pictured.


The Sycamore Junior High School Athletic Board gets ready to help students at Winton Hills Academy. In front is Alex Miller. In middle, from left, areTanner Strickland, Kelly McDonald, Becca Melvin, Bianca Rhodenbaugh, Alex Martinson, Mary Beth Reinhold, Samantha Wolkoff, Nichole Hamburg andJessica Rabin. Back row: Sycamore Junior High Athletic Director Lisa Meyer, Ti Domhoff, Lindsey Neville, Stephanie Adamec, Jonathan Sussman, YuriKarev, Colin Knowles, Emily Kissela, Matt Russel, Amelia Wells, Sarah Fretwell and parent representative Sharon Petko-Bunney.

The Athletic Board of SycamoreJunior High School is one of themost prestigious organizations inwhich students can be involved.

The board members are select-ed by their seventh-grade coachesfor demonstrating good character,sportsmanship, a tenacious workethic and leadership.

These students are a reflectionof what we all believe the ultimate“Sycamore Aviator” should be.

In addition, these young peopledemonstrate the traits of kindness,caring and respect for others.

Recently, this group went toWinton Hills Academy and assist-ed with a field day for kinder-garten through fourth grade.

They supervised 10 stations ofactivities for the students demon-strating compassion and encour-agement to the young children.

The PTO and Sharon Petko-Bunney, parent, were in chargeunder the leadership of LisaMeyer, athletic director.

This activity is a small but sureway of giving back to our largerCincinnati community and partic-ularly to those in need.

Sycamore students knew theyhad made a difference in the livesof young children.

The athletic board is made upof Becca Melvin, Jessica Rabin,Tanner Strickland, Emily Kissela,Ti Domhoff, Biana Rhodenbaugh,Matt Russel, Mary Beth Reinhold,Samantha Wolkoff, Alex Miller,Kelly McDonald, Colin Knowles,Nichole Hamburg, Amelia Wells,Alex Martinson, Yuri Karev,Jonathan Sussman, SarahFretwell, Stephanie Adamec andLindsey Neville.

Sycamore athletesencourage youth

Moeller QB picks Notre Dame

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Moeller High School quarterback AndrewHendrix was one of the most heavily recruitedquarterbacks in the country. Hendrix decided toplay his college football at Notre Dame after arecruiting battle between several collegefootball superpowers.

Fall baseball sign-upsThe Kings Sports fall ball league is

seeking teams and players for the2009 season.

The season begins the weekendof Aug. 29 and will run six weeks,through Oct. 11. All games areplayed at the Blue Ash Sports Center.

Players at all ages can sign upand be assigned to a team for the fallseason. The league offers coachpitch through high school teams withregistration fees at $65 to $85 perplayer. Teams play eight to 10 gamesthrough the fall, all on weekends.

Visit www.kingsfallball.com, [email protected] or call252-8625.

High school physicalsBeacon Orthopaedics at Harrison

is conducting high school physiciansfrom 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 29.

The physicals are for coaches,parents and athletes from gradesseven to 12. Cost is $20 per physical;50 percent is returned to school forsports medicine supplies.

Complete comprehensive physi-cals are required for pre participationin sports before practice begins for

the upcoming 2009-2010 schoolyear. Beacon Physicians and areaspecialists will examine: Height andweight, eyes, blood pressure screen-ing, chest, lungs, abdomen, neck andback, upper and lower extremities.

Ohio High School forms arerequested with signed consent byparent or guardian: No exceptions.Forms may be obtained throughschool’s athletic department.

Athletic shorts and shirts arerequired.

Baseball tryoutsThe Cincinnati Riverbats baseball

will hold tryouts for the spring 2010baseball season 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Aug. 1-Aug. 2 at Lakota Plains JuniorHigh School, 5500 Princeton Road,Liberty Township.

Tryouts are for elite level playersthat will play in the 11-U age group.

To qualify, players cannot turn 12years old before May 1.

The 11-U team will play a 45-55game schedule and will also play intwo or three World Series events.

Contact coach Rick Kates at 310-4500 or [email protected] or visitwww.cincinnatiriverbats.org.

By Mark [email protected]

There will be a newhockey organization atSports Plus, 10765 ReadingRoad, No. 3, for kids in thearea as the Queen CityHockey Association holdstryouts for its first season ofoperation.

Steve Penman, the presi-dent of the new organiza-tion, said his goal for theQCHA is to make it a com-prehensive program. But,for that to happen, he saidthings would have to startslow.

“We look to have four orfive house league teams andhave five A/AA travelteams and one tier 1 AAAhockey team,” Penman saidof the plans for the first year

of operation.“We don’t have girls yet,

unfortunately, and all of theage brackets aren’t filledyet. We’ll probably end upwith somewhere around100 players in the first yearof the association.”

Still, the impetus for thecreation of the organization,Penman said, was to createa more comprehensivehockey program that wouldgive more options for play-ers who wanted to play at ahigher level.

Penman is no stranger toCincinnati hockey as he’sbeen involved as a parent ofplayers, as a coach and asthe owner of the Queen CitySteam, the city’s only JuniorA hockey team.

There is another hockeyorganization in the city, the

Cincinnati Amateur HockeyAssociation. CAHA is thelongtime youth hockeyorganization in the city.

“We’re not trying to beanother CAHA; they havedone a nice job aroundhere,” Penman said.

“We want to take it toanother level, particularly atthe higher level of play.CAHA does not have AAA-level hockey and we wantto have a comprehensiveprogram so the best playersaround here had a final out-let of where they could playas sophomores throughseniors in high school.”

The area’s major highschool programs, such asMoeller or St. Xavier, arerun through the OHSAAand not local organizations.

“Some kids leave townto play hockey and we wantto offer a different level ofplay for those who chooseto go farther in hockey,” hesaid.

“We will eventually haveeverything from the begin-ning player to all levels,including AAA, from age 8on up through high school.It will take years to reachthat goal though, it will nothappen overnight.”

Sports Plus is a partner in

the new QCHA. Penmansaid Sports Plus was a natu-ral pick for him when hewas looking for a rink forthe Steam because of thefacility and the surroundingentertainment for families.

“People could bring theirkids and have other thingsto do and it’s wonderful forteams coming in from out oftown because there’s a lot todo nearby,” he said.

“I feel Sports Plus is themost comprehensive icefacility in Cincinnati and ourpartnership with them hasbeen everything, really.”

Penman said Sports Plushas been a tremendouspartner and is assisting injoint marketing efforts inaddition to providing helpwith ice.

Ultimately, Penman saidthe organization’s goal is toprovide a hockey avenue atan affordable price but at aproficient level of play.

“Cost is becoming amuch more important issuethan ever in today’s econo-my and you need the rightprogram in place with theright partner, which SportsPlus is for us,” he said.

Tryout information isavailable at cincinnatiyouthhockey.com.

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July 22 questionsSymmes Township trustees

met last week to discuss the2 0 0 9F l o w e rShow andhow toi m p r o v ethe event.W h a tc h a n g e swould youlike to seemade if the

show is to remain in SymmesPark?

“In addition to having themajor companies committed,decent parking for all attendees,especially the disabled. Thismeans at least some hard surfacedparking area to permit the use ofwalkers, wheelchairs.”

F.J.B.

Are you worried about apossible worsening of theswine flu pandemic this falland winter? Why or why not?

“The authorities have beenworking on a vaccine to combatit.

“At this point I do not thinkthey are sure of the medicationnecessary to solve the problem.

“It would seem to me control-ling the visitation of the areasexperiencing the problem andmaking sure those that do, receivethe vaccine, should help.

“The greatest problem in thedevelopment of a vaccine is dis-covery of the type of flu we areexperiencing.”

F.J.B.

“Honestly, I’m not worriedabout a possible worsening of theswine flu this fall and winter,because worrying won’t do a darnthing to avert the crisis, if indeedit does happen, though I hope itdoesn’t.

“I’m more worried about thedamage being done to the struc-tures of our country, like banking,the auto industry, and health care,by an ambitious narcissist whohas no idea of the long-term neg-ative effects that his uncheckedmeddling will produce.”

B.B.

“No, I’m not worried aboutswine flu going pandemic. Thisissue is already being engineeredas something that will happen.

“Fear and anxiety is beinggenerated by officials to promoteexperimental, toxic, filler-ladenvaccinations as the weapon ofchoice. CDC labs can only test 100flu samples/day and they don’tcount any death unless its ownlab confirms the infection.

“Pandemics are a regular fea-ture of life on earth, and theyoccur with surprising regularitythroughout world history.

“There are common-sense rec-

ommendations for avoiding andtreating the flu. Do your researchand stay calm.”

K.D.

“H1N1 (swine) flu should be aconcern for all of us regardless ofage or place in life. Last spring’sstart-up was mild in comparisonto what the experts are predictingfor fall season.

“I think we continue our per-sonal missions to wash handsoften and encourage those peopleexperiencing symptoms to stayaway from schools, churches andthe workplace. It is all of ourresponsibilities to be vaccinatedand stay informed.

“We need to help each otherduring yet another tough time inour history.”

E.E.C.

July 15 questionsDo you think the economic

stimulus plan is working, orshould the federal governmentimplement another round ofstimulus packages?

“The stimulus is obviously notworking. Obama said we had todo it right away so that the unem-ployment rate would not go above8 percent. Yet we are currently at9.5 percent and certainly willlhead north of 10 percent verysoon.

“But that should not surpriseanybody, since, as the Republi-cans correctly pointed out, verylittle of the spending was plannedto occur right away. Incredibly,most of the almost $800 millionwas not even budgeted for thisfiscal year! How could they possi-bly think that would jumpstart theeconomy in 2009?

“The only thing this is ‘stimu-lating’ is tired old liberal programsthat they have wanted to imple-ment for years and Democratdonors and special interest groupswho will be the recipients of mostof this money.

“The stimulus needs to bereworked immediately into taxcuts for individuals and smallbusinesses, which create most ofour jobs. That money will then getput into the economy and stopthis current slide.”

T.H.

There they go againVisitors to Cincinnati.com/

blueash posted these commentsto a story about Rhinestahl Corp.planning to move from Blue Ashto Mason:

“Another example of an employer notconsidering the city or even HamiltonCounty.”

VirginianCSA

“The exodus continues. I thought

businesses would be tripping over eachother to get into Blue Ash’s new reccenter. I think this company knows thereal deal with ol’ BA. The city knowsresidents will always vote ‘yes’ to increasetaxes on businesses. Waltz has to go!”

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“The once vibrant city of Blue Ash isno longer shining. All fingers point to thesame city council that has been in officefor years. Every single one of them is selfcentered and could careless about theresidents and obviously now have losttheir touch with the businesses. If new

people are not elected into office thiscoming November then there will beabsolutely no hope for this city. Even then,it may be too late. A huge fortune wasspent on the recreation center while partsof the city are looking ‘tired’ and the restrun down. Makes no sense. Poorjudgement. Poor leadership.”

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“Lower taxes, better services andamenities, excellent schools ... prettysimple stuff.”

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“And this surprises you? I didn’t thinkso.”

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“New high tech jobs in Mason withouta streetcar!

“How can that be?”VirginianCSA

‘Mason has an array of restaurantsand shopping, some within walkingdistance. Sure, downtown has all of that,but this is a manufacturing plant soobviously downtown wouldn’t work.Warren County and Mason work not only

with new businesses, but with establishedones. I know from working there they tryto meet with various company CEOsthroughout the year to get their input.”

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“Surprise is the greatest gift which lifecan grant us.”

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“As I was driving down MontgomeryRoad the other day about 7 p.m. in fulldaylight, I almost stopped my car in the

middle of the road to stare. A gentlemanwas mowing his grass. Nothing unusualabout that you might say. Then, you noticethe two deer calmly munching on whatmust have been delicious clover . Thesedeer were not more than 10 feet from thebusy traffic of Montgomery Road and lessthan 30 feet from the noisy lawn mower.What surprised me the most was howcalm they seemed – munching away andlooking around like they did not sense anydanger.

“I, of course, did not stop to gawkbecause the cars behind me would havehonked up a storm or worse yet caused afender bender collision. But it did give me

a moment to observe some beauty andcalmness in a very mixed up picture. Italso reminded me that I need to take amoment out of my hectic day to enjoysome calmness of my own even ifeverything around me is a little chaotic.”

Rep. Jean Schmidt recentlyintroduced legislation to increasethe federal weight limit on tractor-trailer trucks to 97,000 poundsfrom the current 80,000-poundlimit and to increase the use ofdouble trailers on our nationshighways.

I have serious concerns withMs. Schmidt’s proposal. First andforemost, bigger trucks will resultin more rollover accidents makingour highways less safe for every-one. Ohio’s decision this pastspring to raise the speed limit forheavy trucks to 65 mph combinedwith Schmidt’s proposal is a recipefor a public safety disaster.

A basic physics equation holdsthat momentum equals masstimes velocity. When you havesignificantly larger and heaviertrucks traveling at higher speeds,the damage caused by accidentswill be exponential, resulting ingreater loss of life and limb.

Indeed Gerald Donaldson, sen-ior research director for the Advo-cates for Highway and Auto Safe-ty says of Schmidt’s proposal:“More lives would be lost in largetruck crashes” and “More bridgeswould be placed at an increasedrisk for catastrophic failure.”

The danger is so great that

truck driversthemselves areupset at theprospect of hav-ing to deal withmuch largervehicles. TheT e a m s t e r sunion opposesSchmidt’s legis-lation, as do thefamilies of truckaccident vic-tims.

My secondmajor concern is

that our nation’s roads andbridges are already in bad shapeand increasing the weight loadand use of double trailers willresult in even more degradation ofour infrastructure.

The U.S. Department of Trans-portation’s Highway Cost Alloca-tion Study reports that largetrucks already pay just half of thecost of the damage they cause toour highways.

Taxpayers pay the difference.Schmidt’s bill therefore amountsto an unfunded federal mandatethat will put even more stress onour federal, state and municipalbudgets.

Schmidt’s proposed legislation

is good for profits at large truckingbusinesses and companies likeInternational Paper that are lob-bying hard for Schmidt’s legisla-tion.

As a business owner myself, Iam in favor of pro-business legis-lation, but not at the expense ofthe safety of our citizens and ourcountry’s national interest.

Rail transportation has beenproven to be significantly cheaperover long hauls consuming farless energy.

In terms of cost, safety andenvironmental impact, invest-ment in our railway system totransport larger loads, faster is thebest alternative. Schmidt’s legisla-tion would undermine our railwaysystem and indeed many railgroups oppose it.

The federal government’s job isto promote the national interestand in this case we should befocusing efforts on modernizingour railway infrastructure.Schmidt would have us lookingbackwards; I think you agree thatit’s time to look ahead. Above allpublic safety must not be compro-mised.

David Krikorian is a Democraticcandidate for Congress from Ohio’sSecond District. He lives in Madeira.

BLUE ASHCity council – meets at 7 p.m. the second

and fourth Thursday of the month in themunicipal building, 4343 Cooper Road.Thenext meeting is Thursday, Aug. 13.

MONTGOMERYCity council – meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednes-

day of the month in city hall, 10101 Mont-gomery Road. The next meeting is sched-uled for Wednesday, Aug. 5. Work sessionsbegin at 7 p.m. two weeks before each regu-lar session. The next work session is sched-uled for Wednesday, Aug. 19. Call 891-2424.

Planning commission – meets at 7:30 p.m. thefirst and third Mondays of each month at cityhall, 10101 Montgomery Road. The nextmeeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3.

SYCAMORE SCHOOLSBoard of education – The board meets at

7:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of everymonth at Blue Ash Elementary School,9541 Plainfield Road, in the RaymondWalters wing, and at 7:30 p.m. the thirdWednesday of each month at E.H. GreeneIntermediate School, 5200 Aldine Drive,Blue Ash (unless otherwise announced).

The next meeting is at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday,Aug. 5, at Blue Ash Elementary School,9541 Plainfield Road, in the RaymondWalters wing. Call 686-1700.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIPTrustees – meet at 7 p.m. first and third

Thursday of the month at the governmen-tal complex, 8540 Kenwood Road.

The next meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 6.Call 791-8447.

SYMMES TOWNSHIPBoard of zoning appeals – meets at 7 p.m.

the first Monday of the month (only if thereis business) in the township administrativebuilding, 9323 Union Cemetery Road.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday,Aug. 3. Call 683-6644.

Trustees – meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday ofthe month in the administrative building,9323 Union Cemetery Road.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 4. Call683-6644.

About Moments inMontgomery

Montgomery resident Jamie Greenis author of the Moments inMontgomery blog. To read herthoughts and post your comments,visit Cincinnati.com/Montgomery.

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The final meeting of the weight losschallenge had all the all the suspenseof a whodunit, without the crimescene.

It came down to the final weigh inon the final day at 6 p.m. Who wouldbe the biggest loser? With only 1.02percent separating first and fifth placefinishers, the tally was in after eightweeks of monitoring diet and exercise.Who lost the highest percentage oftheir initial body weight?

It had all started weeks earlierwhen 23 people joined at MadeiraHealth Care Fitness Center with thecommon goal of losing weight. Theseweight loss challenges, hosted byMHCC and wellness coach Beth Steur,run on the premise of making healthynutritional and lifestyle changes thatwill maximize weight loss. Adherenceis promoted through a weekly meet-

ing, e-mails and competition for a cashprize for the top three finishers.

“Most people know what they aresupposed to do to lose weight,” Steursaid. “We offer support and somehelpful hints and try to help peoplefigure out what works for them. Some-times it’s adding more protein, or eat-ing more for breakfast. Sometimes it’schanging behaviors about food.”

This was a tight race by some seri-ous competitors. Notably, there weretwo married couples, Lydia and GeoffHirsh of Symmes Township and Peggyand Jay Linne of Madeira, and previ-ous participant, Kathy Hyatt whochallenged to the end.

Ultimately, the top prize went toLydia Hirsh, who lost 12.75 poundsand 7.822 percent of her body weight;second place, Kathy Hyatt, with a lossof 11.75 pounds and 6.953 percent;

and third place to Peggy Linne, wholost 11 pounds and 6.832 percent ;honorable mentions to Jay Linne, wholost 13 pounds and 6.824 percent,and Geoff Hirsh, who lost 14 poundsand 6.796 percent.

Beyond the competition, their sto-ries are fueled by being healthier, los-ing some weight and getting more outof life.

The next weight loss challenge willbegin July 28 and run 12 weeks.Meetings and weigh-ins will be onTuesdays at Madeira Health Care Cen-ter. The cost of the program is $35with $25 of that going to the prizemoney for the top three finishers.

For more information or to register,contact Lauran McHaffie at 561-6400or [email protected];or Beth Steur at 390-7468 [email protected].

Summer studioArt Institute of Cincinnati

is hosting Summer Studiofrom 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Monday, Aug. 3, at Art Insti-tute of Cincinnati, 1171 E.Kemper Road, Springdale.Workshops are open to highschool students and educa-tors with an interest in design.It is daily through Aug. 7. Thecost is $25. Registration isrequired. Call 751-1206.

Mexican fiestaChabad Jewish Center is

hosting a Mexican Fiesta from7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug.2, in Cafe Chabad at ChabadJewish Center, 3977 HuntRoad, Blue Ash. The Mexicanbuffet includes fish tacos, faji-tas, tortillas, burritos, nachos,guacamole and more. There isa cash bar available. The

event is open to adults only.The cost is $22; half priceadmission for friends. Reser-vations are required, availableonline. Call 793-5200.

Museum luncheonGreater Loveland Histori-

cal Society Museum is hostingthe Herbal Delights Luncheonfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon-day, Aug. 3, at the RichardsonHistory House at the GreaterLoveland Historical SocietyMuseum, 201 Riverside Drive.Proceeds to benefit theGreater Loveland HistoricalSociety Museum. The cost is$20. Reservations arerequired. Call 683-5692.

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After 19 years withSymmes Township and 30total in the business, roadforeman Chip Brinkman isheaded for retirement at theend of August.

Brinkman’s last day inthe office was July 22, buthe had saved enough vaca-tion days to take off his lastfew weeks on the job.

Brinkman, who grew upin Deer Park and now livesin West Chester Township,began his career while hewas still a student atMoeller High School withAmberley Village, workingwith the road crew for 11years and finding his wayfrom the very bottom to thetop.

In October 1990,Brinkman took the job withSymmes Township when itwas only he and anotheremployee. Now, in 2009,Brinkman oversees nineemployees and works oneverything from doing per-mits, checking on nuisancecomplaints and laying outthe road program.

Brinkman said the bestthing about working in thetownship was the crew

“I was blessed to have agood crew,” Brinkman said.

“What more could you

ask for?”After his retirement from

the township, Brinkmansaid he hopes to find anoth-er job doing the same typeof work until his wife retiresin seven years. Where it willbe, he still is unsure.

“The Lord’s going toopen the door. I just don’tknow which one yet,”Brinkman said.

After his wife retires,Brinkman said they plan toupgrade their camper andtravel across the country.

“I want to see the wholething,” Brinkman said.

The board of trustees willhost an open house from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug.7, at the Township SafetyCenter to honor Brinkman.

Retirement openhouse

The Symmes TownshipBoard of Trustees is hosting anopen house Friday, Aug. 7, forJerome “Chip” Brinkman, whois retiring after 19 years withthe township.

Brinkman, who started withSymmes Township in October1990, has served as thetownship road foreman for thepast 10 years.

The open house will befrom 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at theSymmes Township SafetyCenter, 8871 Weekly Lane.

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Chip Brinkman is retiring as Symmes Township road foreman after 19 years withthe township. His last working day was July 22 and his retirement begins Aug. 31.The township will host an open house from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at theTownship Safety Center to honor Brinkman.

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Participants Lydia and Geoff Hirsh of Symmes Township.

Symmes couple findsweight loss secret

The American Hospital Associa-tion’s Hospitals & Health Networksmagazine has named TriHealth as oneof the nation’s “100 Most Wired Hos-pitals and Health Systems” in 2009.

More than 1,300 hospitals wereconsidered for the award. In addition,TriHealth was one of just 25 to also benamed “Most Wireless.”

The “Most Wired” distinction isgiven to hospitals with an impressiveuse of information technology for:

• safety & quality;• customer service;• public health and safety;• business processes;• workforce management.

The “Most Wireless” distinction,given to just 25 hospitals in thenation, recognizes those who scorehighest for the number of productsavailable and utilized in a wirelessenvironment.

This is the third time TriHealth hasreceived the “Most Wired” award andthe second time for “Most Wireless.”Six Ohio hospitals/systems werenamed “Most Wired.” TriHealth is theonly hospital/hospital system in Ohioand Kentucky to win the double honorof “Most Wired” and “Most Wireless.”

TriHealth chief information officerRick Moore believes the double dis-tinction is a result of TriHealth’s infor-

mation technology plan that has beenimplemented over the past five years.

“We have an impressive number ofphysicians using electronic medicalrecords for patient care and using elec-tronic signature technology for signingpatient reports and electronic prescrib-ing. We are pleased that, since ourlast award in 2005, most of ourprogress was noted in the area of safe-ty and quality,” he said.

Moore also believes the technologi-cally-advanced new towers at Bethes-da North and Good Samaritan hospi-tals, and Bethesda Medical Center atArrow Springs, were reasons for the“Most Wireless” distinction.

TriHealth among ‘most wired’and ‘most wireless’ in the nation

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ART EXHIBITSLost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.-

8 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 10817Montgomery Road. More than 50 originalcommissioned works acquired from the FordMotor Company’s private corporate art col-lection. Through Aug. 8. 489-8862.Sycamore Township.

EXERCISE CLASSESFitness for Two, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. TriHealth

Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 PfeifferRoad. Deep water strengthening, toning andcardiovascular conditions for moms-to-be.$45 for four weeks. Registration required.985-6730. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKETGreenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky HollowRoad. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, free-range chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggsand honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill.

Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. TurnerFarm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety oflocal and seasonal vegetables. Flowers suchas zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflow-ers, blue salvia and more. 561-7400. IndianHill.

FOOD & DRINKIrresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Graeter’s, 7369 Kenwood Road. Discounts,smoothie tastings, giveaways, “Cone Hole,”“Pin the Cherry on the Sundae,” trivia andmore. All ages. 721-3323. Kenwood.

LITERARY - STORYTIMESLittle Miss and Mister Series Story Time,

11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7800 MontgomeryRoad. 794-9440. Kenwood.

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6 p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 489-8862. Sycamore Township.

CIVICComputer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9

a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.


Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. IndianHill.

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. TurnerFarm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINKFriday Night Grillouts, 5

p.m.-8 p.m. Musicby Ben Alexander.

Lake Isabella,10174 Love-land-MadeiraRoad. Outdoor

covered patio orair-conditioned dining

area. Includes specialty, à la carte and chil-dren’s dinners. Music, fishing demonstrationsand naturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.75-$8.85; parking permit required. Presented byHamilton County Park District. 791-1663.Symmes Township.

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The WineStore, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents pertaste. 984-9463. Montgomery.

HAPPY HOURSHappy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Gar-

den Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Shooters Sports

Grill, 774-7007. Loveland.Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 745-

0654. Kenwood.Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara

Restaurant, 984-9804. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESSHealth Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chi-

ropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight,foot and spinal screenings. Free. Registrationrequired. 784-0084. Silverton.

MUSIC - CONCERTSBlue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

Oldies and classic rock music by theRemains. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooperand Hunt roads. Bring seating. Free. Present-ed by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259. BlueAsh.

RECREATIONAll-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174

Loveland-Madeira Road. Rent rowboat orbring your own. Four horsepower or lesselectric and gas motors permitted. Fishingticket good for 12 hours. Light visible 360degrees required on boats after dark. Allages. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages12 and under and ages 60 and up; rowboatrental $9.39 six hours, $11.27 12 hours;vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamil-ton County Park District. 791-1663.Symmes Township.

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EXERCISE CLASSESFitness for Two, noon-12:45 p.m. TriHealth

Fitness and Health Pavilion, 985-6730.Montgomery.

Pilates Reformer, 10:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. Tri-Health Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road. Designed to strengthen andlengthen, focusing on the core. $35 perclass, introduction series required. Registra-tion required. 985-6730. Montgomery.



Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. TurnerFarm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINKWine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine

Store, 984-9463. Montgomery.


den Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara


PUBLIC HOURSGreater Loveland Historical Society

Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Love-land Historical Society Museum, 201 River-side Drive. Bonaventure House with exhibits,gift shop and library, 1797 Rich Log Cabinand 1879 Bishop-Coleman Gazebo. $3.683-5692. Loveland.

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 871-4050. Montgomery.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-7a.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. SymmesTownship.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. LovelandCastle, 683-4686. Symmes Township.

Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100.Kenwood.

RECREATIONAll-Night Fishing, 8 p.m. Lake Isabella, 791-

1663. Symmes Township.Lady Distance Classic 5K/10K & Family

Festival, 7:15 a.m.-11 a.m. Blue AshRecreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road.Check-in begins 6 a.m. Race: women andchildren only. Family festival includes ponyrides, moon bounce, tattoo art and hands onactivities. $30 for race. Registration required,available online. Presented by Fleet FeetSports. 793-8383. Blue Ash.

Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tri-Health Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road. Choose from basketball, base-ball, soccer, volleyball, football, and lacrosse.Ages 5 and up. $250 for six. Presented bySports Progression. 335-5283.Montgomery.

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den Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara


PUBLIC HOURSGreater Loveland Historical Society

Museum, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Greater Love-land Historical Society Museum, 683-5692.Loveland.

Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. SymmesTownship.


Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Ken-wood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

RECREATIONPrivate Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tri-

Health Fitness andHealth Pavil-

ion, 6200PfeifferRoad.

Choosefrom basketball,

baseball, soccer, volleyball,football, and lacrosse. Ages 5 and up. $250for six. Presented by Sports Progression.335-5283.Montgomery.

Little Miami River Kayak Trip, 11 a.m. LakeIsabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road.Begins at Lake Isabella, continues 7.5 milesdown river. All equipment provided. Bringlunch. Must complete Quick Start programprior to trip. $25, $20 ages 6-18. Registra-tion required, available online. Presented byHamilton County Park District. 521-2345.Symmes Township.

RELIGIOUS -COMMUNITYPastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living

Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road.Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Pre-sented by Equipping Ministries International.742-1100. Loveland.

Mexican Fiesta, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Chabad JewishCenter, 3977 Hunt

Road, CafeChabad.Mexicanbuffet

includes fishtacos, fajitas, tor-

tillas, burritos, nachos,guacamole and more. Cash bar available.Music by Zumba. Adults only. $22; Half priceadmission for friends. Reservations required,available online. 793-5200. Blue Ash.

SUPPORT GROUPSLearning, Education, Networking, and

Support (LENS), 12:15 p.m. Church of theSaviour United Methodist Church, 8005Pfeiffer Road. Information and support foranyone dealing with mental illness/brain dis-order. Presented by National Alliance onMental Illness of Hamilton County. 351-3500. Montgomery.

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a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EDUCATIONBaby-sitting Training Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Daily through Aug. 5. American Red Cross-Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road.Earn certification in Child and InfantCPR/AED and First Aid. Bring bag lunch.Ages 11-15. $150. Presented by AmericanRed Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000. Blue Ash.



FOOD & DRINKHerbal Delights Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum,201 Riverside Drive. Richardson HistoryHouse. With Nancy and Mike Rumping por-traying Simon and Betsy Kenton. Tea timedress. Vendors, tours, dulcimer music andraffle. Benefits Greater Loveland HistoricalSociety Museum. $20. Reservationsrequired. 683-5692. Loveland.

Irresistible Happy Hour, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.

HAPPY HOURSHappy Hour, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Old Saloon, 745-

0654. Kenwood.Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara


MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCKNo Saints, No Saviors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady

O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-MadeiraRoad. Allman Brothers Tribute Band. 791-2753. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDYBobcat Goldthwait, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410

Market Place. Comedian, writer and director.$15. 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURSGattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 871-

4050. Montgomery.Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9

p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. SymmesTownship.


Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Ken-wood.

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a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

CLUBS &ORGANIZATIONSTeam In Training Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Mont-

gomery Inn Montgomery, 9440 MontgomeryRoad. Learn more about Team In Training.Meet past participants, coaches, cancer sur-vivors and Team In Training staff members.Free. Presented by The Leukemia & Lym-phoma Society’s Team In Training. 361-2100. Montgomery.



Turner Farm, 8:30a.m.-8:30

p.m. TurnerFarm,561-7400.

Indian Hill.


Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTSBlue Ash Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Music by Miami University Steel Band. BlueAsh Towne Square. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - KARAOKE ANDOPEN MICKaraoke Night, 9 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel

Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge.793-4500. Blue Ash.

PUBLIC HOURSGattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 871-

4050. Montgomery.Lake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9

p.m. Lake Isabella, 521-7275. SymmesTownship.


Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100.Kenwood.

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ART EXHIBITSLost Paintings of Charley Harper, 10 a.m.-8

p.m. Fabulous Frames Sycamore, 489-8862.Sycamore Township.


a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

EXERCISE CLASSESFitness for Two Yoga, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Tri-

Health Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeif-fer Road. Prenatal yoga. $45 for four weeks.Registration required. 985-6730.Montgomery.



Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Turner Farm,561-7400. Indian Hill.


Graeter’s, 721-3323. Kenwood.

SUPPORT GROUPSDivorce Care for Kids, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Montgomery Community Church, 11251Montgomery Road.Ages 5-12. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery.

Grief Share Support, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Mont-gomery Community Church, 11251 Mont-gomery Road. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD


Go Bananas is hosting Bobcat Goldthwait at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Montgomery. Thecomedian, writer and director performs. The cost is $15. Call 984-9288.

For more aboutGreater Cincinnati’s

dining, music,events, moviesand more, go toMetromix.com.

About calendarTo submit calendar items, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and click

on “Share!” Send digital photos to “[email protected]” alongwith event information. Items are printed on a space-available basiswith local events taking precedence.

Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find morecalendar events, go to “www.cincinnati.com” and choose from amenu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page.

PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company puts on the comedy about a man who really likes the thought of getting married in“Engaged.” It is July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9, at the company, 719 Race St., downtown. Tickets are $20-$26. Call 513-381-2273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com.

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Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati will be held at Paul Brown Stadium at 7:30 p.m.Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1. Fantasia, pictured, Anita Baker, John Legend,Robin Thicke and more are scheduled to perform. For tickets, visitwww.macysmusicfestival.com.

Community | Life B3Northeast Suburban LifeJuly 29, 2009

How to enter: You can enter your baby into the contest through mail or online.To mail in an entry complete the form and include a clear, color or black/whitephoto of your baby along with a $20 entry donation to Newspapers In Education.NO PHOTOS WILL BE RETURNED. To enter online visit our Web site atMomsLikeMe.com/cincycontests and complete the entry form. All photos must bereceived by 5:00pm Monday, August 17, 2009. PHOTOS WILL BE PUBLISHED INTHE ENQUIRER.

How to win: Sunday, August 30, 2009 all entrants will appear in The Enquirer andthe first of three voting rounds will begin. We ask that all votes be accompaniedby a donation to the Newspapers In Education program. Our Baby Idol contestis just one of the many fun and innovative programs we use to raise money topromote literacy in our local schools.

Prizes: There will be one (1) First Place Winner, one (1) Randomly Selected Winner andone (1) Runner-Up Winner. First Place Winner and Randomly Selected Winner will eachreceive a $500.00 Kroger gift card, a Gold Level Cincinnati Zoo family membershipfor the 2010 season and a $100 Portrait Innovations gift card. Runner-Up Winner willreceive a $500 Kroger gift card.

Rules: All photographs must be of a baby or infant born on or after July 26, 2006.Baby’s name, Parent’s name and phone number should be written on the back of thephoto. You must be the parent or legal guardian of the baby in the photograph inorder to enter the contest. Professional photographs are allowed, with faxed copyrightrelease from the photographer. We reserve the right to refuse a photograph submissionthat the staff defines as unacceptable or inappropriate.

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During these tough eco-nomic times many peopleare faced with unpaid debts.

In addition to bills youtruly owe, you may also behit with collection lettersfrom companies who justhope you’ll pay.

Some of these are so-called Zombie debts, thosemore than seven years oldthat have been sold to debtcollection companies.

Such bills often don’tbelong to you, but are sentanyway because so manyyears have gone by andpeople have moved.

Nancy Beasley ofSharonville got such a bill

for a debtd a t i n gback to1994.

“I wentto the Website of thebill collec-tion com-pany andthere’s noWeb sitelisted. All I

found were links to com-plaints,” she said.

This bill collector wantedBeasley to pay more than$2,000, for a bill belongingto a company of which shenever heard.

“So I called the companyand told them and they saidthey would erase the debt. Ijust want other people to beaware of these letters com-ing out,” Beasley said.

Clara E. Martin of Ander-son Township also got a col-lection letter for a debt that’sfour years old. It was for anunpaid parking lot fee.

But, upon close exami-nation she found the licensenumber for the car listednever belonged to her.

“If they had the correctlicense number then I wouldsay, ‘Well, this could possi-bly be something legiti-mate.’ But it’s not,” she

said.Although she wrote the

bill collector and disputedthe bill, it didn’t seem tomake any difference.

“Just recently I receivedanother letter from them.This letter is not differentthan the first one, so this isnot in response to what Iwrote,” Martin said.

So I told Martin to sendanother letter to the bill col-lector saying she doesn’towe the debt – and send theletter by registered mail sothey have to sign for it. Thatway you have proof theyreceived it.

She did that and has not

heard from them again.Under the Fair Debt Col-

lection Practices Act youneed to send such a letter toprotect your rights.

If you feel the debt is notyours, tell the bill collectorin writing to provide proof itbelongs to you. Do notadmit the debt is yoursunless you are sure.

Troubleshooter Howard Ainanswers consumer complaints

and questions weekdays at5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.newscasts on WKRC-TV Local12. You can write to him at Hey

Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906Highland Ave., Cincinnati

45219.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Psalm23 was written in summertime.

You know how it goes, “Hemakes me lie down in green pas-tures; he leads me beside stillwaters; he refreshes my soul.”

Summer invites tranquility,feeling at one with nature, choos-ing some positive and relaxingtimes in our lives. Here are some ofthe lessons of summer.

Slow down: “There is more tolife than increasing its speed,” saidGandhi. Most of us moderns feelobsessively driven.

We stay on the treadmill allyear long. We fear the silence ofsolitude or experience a certainpersonal guilt if our list of expecta-tions isn’t accomplished immedi-ately.

Contemplative monk ThomasMerton considered excessive busy-

ness a way of doing violence toourselves, “There is a pervasiveform of contemporary violence …and that is activism and overwork.The rush and pressure of modernlife are a form, perhaps the mostcommon form, of its innate vio-lence. To allow oneself to be car-ried away by a multitude of con-flicting concerns, to surrender totoo many demands, to want tohelp everyone in everything, is tosuccumb to violence. It destroysour own inner capacity for peace.”

Summertime is freneticismsantidote. It’s the time for whichhammocks and lawn chairs weremade, bicycles, tree-lined walkingpaths, picnic baskets and the songlyrics “slow down, you move toofast, you gotta make the morninglast.”

Notice: St. Benedict, the monk

who founded the BenedictineOrder, had a novel approach tohelp his novices live in the presentmoment – which is the only placewe really live.

During their novitiate he askedthem to temporarily take a specialvow – Fidelity To The PresentMoment. It meant a deliberate,concentrated giving of attention towhat is immediately before you.

“Age quod agis,” in Latin, “Dowhat you are doing.”

He wanted them to notice andfeel even the mundane. If washingdishes, notice the look and feel ofthe swirling soapy water, thesound, the smoothness, the com-forting circular motion of theirhand.

This vow of attention requiredthem to let go of the tendency oftrying to do multiple things at once

(no praise for multitaskers), of act-ing thoughtlessly, or to live in thepast and worry over the future.The present moment has a fullnessall its own.

Take off your shoes: Literallyand figuratively summer says“Take off your shoes and walk inthe grass, feel the earth on whichyou live, take a deep breath. Life’stoo short for tight shoes. Loosenup and stop frowning. Touch theearth, the trees and flowers. Atleast for awhile resign as GeneralManager of The Universe.”

Many burdens we carry are noteven ours to carry. Summertimesays “Take that load off yourshoulders and let me refresh you.”

Enjoy: That’s what the tableserver says as he or she places ourfood before us, “Enjoy!” We likethe invitation. God says the same

thing as hespreads before usthe smorgasbordof life that Gene-sis says he foundso good.

One of myfavorite prayersin a SundayMass says:

“Lord, openour eyes to seeyour hand atwork in the splendor of creationand in the beauty of human life.Touched by your hand, our worldis holy. Help us to cherish the giftsthat surround us, to share yourblessings with our brothers andsisters, and to experience the joy oflife in your presence.”

To which I say a great, “Amen!”Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic

priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.Reach him at [email protected] or contact him directly at

P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH45242. Please include a mailing

address or fax number if you wish forhim to respond.

Howard AinHey Howard!

Father LouGuntzelmanPerspectives

Summertime and the living is … ?

Make sure debt is yours before you pay it

Partygoers can enjoy thecasual elegance of the sec-ond annual “Evening ofHope ... Celebration of Life”presented by Mercy HealthPartners.

This spectacular autumnevent benefiting the freecancer support programs atThe Wellness Community(TWC) will be Saturday, Oct.3, at Historic Laurel Court,5870 Belmont Ave.

Following a special VIPreception at 6 p.m., allattendees will enjoy dinnerand music by the RustyGriswolds beginning at 7:30p.m.

In addition to the greatfood and great band, party-goers will also have theopportunity to bid on greatsilent auction items. Ticketsare $100 for the main eventonly or $150 if the VIPreception is included.

To order tickets or forinformation, visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati/events/ or call791-4060.

In keeping with the“Evening of Hope” theme,The Wellness Communitywill take advantage of theevening event to honor aspecial couple, Julie GeisenScheper and Chuck Scheper,who have leveraged theirown experiences with can-cer to bring hope to manyothers struggling it andother health difficulties.

As former participants atThe Wellness Community,the Schepers have becomecoaches and mentors formany people in the commu-nity dealing with cancer andhave actively promotedTWC’s mission.

Mr. Scheper is the chiefoperating officer for GreatAmerican FinancialResources and serves aschairman of the NationalBoard of The Wellness Com-munity. Following a 25-year career in counseling,Mrs. Scheper is very activeas a volunteer advocate.

In addition to co-chairsApril Davidow of downtownand Linda Green of IndianHill, other event committeemembers include AaronBley of Harrison, BetsyBaugh of Springfield Town-ship, Judy Dombar of BlueAsh, Kate Gonzalez, Flan-nery Higgins, Pete Horton,Rita Jones, Christy Neyer ofEast Walnut Hills, MollySandquist and Anita Schnei-der of Amberley Village.

Call 791-4060 or visitwww.thewellnesscommuni-ty.org/cincinnati.

TheWellnessCommunityhosts Eveningof Hope

I’ve been picking my Ital-ian round zucchini, myLebanese zucchini and myregular zucchini every day.

I’ll make stuffed zucchinifor supper tonight and if Ihave time, a chocolate zuc-chini bread.

I wanted to share thatrecipe since it’s a little differ-ent than the norm.

Chocolate zucchinibread/cake

From an anonymousreader. I haven’t tried this yetbut it looks delicious. Let meknow how you like it. It’s across between a bread and acake, so either name isappropriate.

11⁄2 cups shredded zucchini1 cup flour1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa

powder, sifted1 teaspoon baking soda1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder1⁄4 teaspoon salt1⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon1⁄4 teaspoon allspice1⁄2 cup canola oil1⁄2 cup sugar1⁄2 cup light brown sugar2 large eggs

1 tea-s p o o nvanilla

3⁄4 cups e m i -s w e e tchocolatechips

Preheatoven to3 5 0d e g r e e s .Spray 9-

by-5 loaf pan. Set asideshredded zucchini. Whisktogether flour, cocoa, bakingsoda, baking powder, salt,cinnamon, and allspice. Setaside.

Beat oil, sugars, eggs, andvanilla until well blended andfold in zucchini. Add flourmixture, mixing just untilcombined. Fold in chips.

Bake until toothpickinserted in center comes outclean, about 55 to 65 min-utes. Place on wire rack tocool 10 minutes, thenremove and finish cooling.

Mary Simon’sCatalina dip

From Rose Kutschbach –her mom’s recipe, an all-timefavorite. “Mom passed awayin ’95 but memories willalways be there for us,” shetold me. Well said!

1 pound cream cheese,softened

16 oz. Catalina saladdressing

Garlic salt to taste

Mix with mixer untilsmooth and creamy, butthick consistency. Use veg-etables, crackers, chips orpretzels for dipping.

Baked pasta and chickenI made this for the grand-

kids and they (and theadults) loved it.

2 cups whole wheat orregular pastina (or any shortpasta)

Olive oil2 chicken breasts, cut up

– a good 3 cups or so1 nice onion, chopped –

about 11⁄2 cups2-3 teaspoons garlic or bit

more to taste28 oz. diced tomatoes

with juice3 cups mozzarellaParsley, choppedSalt and pepper to taste

Topping:1 cup bread crumbs and

Parmesan cheese mixedButter or substitutePreheat oven to 400

degrees.

Cook pasta until just ten-der, about five minutes.Drain and set aside. Mean-while, film bottom of panwith olive oil over mediumheat.

Add chicken and cook fora couple of minutes. Addonions and garlic, stirring tocombine, and cook untilonions are soft and chicken iscooked, about five minutes.

Put into bowl with pasta.Add tomatoes, mozzarella,

parsley, salt, and pepper. Stirto combine.

Put in sprayed casserole.Sprinkle crumb mixture ontop, dot with small bits ofbutter. Bake until goldenbrown, about 30 minutes.

Tips from Rita’s kitchen*Water vs. Juice for kids in

sports: For Bill, a NortheastSuburban Life reader, whosekids are playing sports.Hydration is paramount. Ifan activity lasts less than onehour, water is fine.

If it lasts 60 to 90 minutesor longer, a 6 to 8 percentcarbohydrate sports drink ordiluted fruit juice (to dilutejuice from concentrate – andtry to use 100 percent juice –use at least twice the waterrecommended) is good.

* Information from “The OfficialSnack Guide for Beleaguered

Sports Parents” which yours truly,along with three talented

colleagues, wrote!

Coming soonBoccone Dolce for JeanJimmy Gherardi’s not so

Hidden Valley Ranch dress-ing

Tink’s Blueberry Buckle

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’scertified culinary professional andfamily herbalist, an educator and

author. E-mail her [email protected] “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject

line. Or call 513-248-7130, ext.356. Visit Rita at

www.Abouteating.com.

Chocolate ’chips’ in toelevate zucchini bread

Everyone encounters dif-ficulties and struggles, butdo they make peoplestronger and more resilient,or do they weaken the spir-it and destroy morale?

These are just some ofthe questions to be tackledand resolved Aug. 6 byRabbi Abba Perelmuter,noted speaker and founding

rabbi of Long Beach, Calf.’spopular Shul by the Shore,with the lecture “MakingYour Way Through the HardLife: Are You a Wonderer ona Journey?” at Chabad Jew-ish Center of Blue Ash.

The lecture is a programof the Goldstein FamilyLearning Academy,Chabad’s educational wing.

The lecture will be 7:30p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, atChabad Jewish Center, 3977Hunt Road in Blue Ash. Theevent is open to the public;admission is free withonline reservations beforeAug. 1; $10 at the door. Call793-5200, e-mail [email protected] or visitwww.ChabadBA.com.

Jewish community lecture event

Community | LifeB4 Northeast Suburban Life July 29, 2009

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Cincinnati Museum Cen-ter’s Raptor Wranglers havespotted one of their escapedVelociraptors in your com-munity!

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SVdP receives checkThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul was presented with a $ 2,500 check from Alternate Solutions Homecare ofBlue Ash to support SVDP’s annual Fan Drive. The Fan Drive relies on the community at large to donate fans andwindow unit air conditioners, as well as monetary donations to purchase fans and air-conditioning units, to helpprovide proper cooling and ventilation to those in need this summer. Monetary donations are being accepted atall Huntington Bank branch locations throughout Greater Cincinnati from through Aug. 9, or can be sent directlyto St. Vincent de Paul, 1125 Bank St., Cincinnati, OH 45214. For Fan Drive donation drop off points visitwww.SVDPcincinnati.org. From left, accepting the check; Julie Rack, St. Vincent de Paul Development Directorand resident of West Chester; presenting the check, Michelle Duvall, Alternate Solutions Homecare licensedpractical nurse, and resident of Morrow; Albin Waldbillig, Alternate Solutions Homecare registered nurse andresident of Hamilton.

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Lloyd Memorial High School Classof 1974 – is having its 35th classreunion Friday, July 31 throughSunday, Aug. 2. The class willmeet at 5:15 p.m., in front of thehigh school for a tour of the schoolat 5:30 p.m. A party at FlorenceNature Park will follow from 6-

11:30 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is$4 per person. Classmates andguests are welcome, and shouldbring their own drinks, coolers anda snack to share. From 7-11 p.m.,Aug. 1, will be the reunion withdancing at Brodnick Hall at St.Timothy Church in Union. Cost is

$25 per person. Beer is $1, butsoft drinks are included. Live musicby Power House and a hot meal.At 10:30 a.m., Aug. 2, will beChristian Fellowship at the RailroadPark in Erlanger, led be classmatesScott Denham and Larry Bubb.Contact Debbie Schneider at 513-

977-3035 or e-mail [email protected].

New Richmond High School Classof 1999 – will have its 10-yearreunion at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug.1, at Great Scott in Amelia. RSVPto [email protected] and

join the group on Facebook andMySpace.

Princeton Class of 1999– will behaving its 10-year reunion. Class-mates will meet 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 1, at SharonWoods. Contact info for the com-mittee is as follows: Kelli Martin,678-516-6460; Will Munn, 513-227-4481; Anna Dickson, 917-605-4579; Rhonda Bristol, 513-602-2891.

Christman Family Reunion andPig Roast – to be conducted Sat-urday, Aug. 8, on the 98-year-oldChristman farm at 1955 EthelynnLane, Goshen. Come after 1 p.m.Bring lawn chairs and a covereddish, and something to keep it hotor cold as dinner isn’t until 4-5p.m. Drinks and tableware will beprovided. There will be games,swimming and a lot of time for vis-iting. Call Bill Christman at 722-2870, Dick Christman at 257-5811or Bob Christman at 722-3103.

Amelia High School Class of 1984– is having its 25th year reunionfrom noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,Aug. 8, with a picnic at SycamorePark in Batavia (www.parks.cler-montcountyohio.gov/sycamore+park+map+8x11.pdf). Admission isfree. Classmates should bring theirown lunch. Afterward, food andspirits are planned at Great Scotts(www.1greatscott.com) from 6p.m. to close. Separate tabs areavailable. RSVP to Wini Foster at866-433-7543, or [email protected].

Glen Este High School Class of1979 – The Glen Este High SchoolClass of 1979 reunion committeeis planning its 30-year reunion forAug. 8 at the Eastgate Holiday Inn.Any classmates interested inattending the reunion should con-tact Kelly Clements Blom [email protected] or 513-932-0164 with your name, e-mailaddress (please put “Reunion” inas your subject), mailing addressand telephone number.

Princeton High School Class of1974 – Is planning a 35th classreunion for Saturday, Aug. 8, atthe Fairfield Banquet and Conven-tion Center. Pricing is $85 percouple or $45 for a single if thetickets are bought before July 1.After that date, a couple is $95and singles are $50. For moreinformation, e-mail Debbie(Owens) Fuson at [email protected].

Taylor High School Class of 1989– The 1989 graduating class ofTaylor High School is conductingits 20-year reunion at 7:30 p.m.,Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Madison,740 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky.Cost is $45 per person, and din-ner will be served. Come out foran evening of catching up with oldfriends, dancing, eating, drinkingand having fun.

Amelia High School Class of 1989– The 1989 senior class of AmeliaHigh School is conducting its 20thclass reunion Aug. 9 at ConeyIsland’s Moonlight Pavilion. If youare a member of the class orknow of anyone who is, contactConnie Weisenborn-Heilman atConnie [email protected] or at513-752-7390.

Milford High School Class of 1989– is having its 20-year reunion Fri-day, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug.15. A pre-reunion gathering isscheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, atGreenies in Milford at 1148 Ohio28, Milford. On Saturday, thereunion will be from 7 to midnight,at the Radisson Hotel CincinnatiRiverfront Bluegrass Ballroom.Dress is summer dressy/semi for-mal. Tickets must be purchasedbefore the event, and will not beavailable at the door. Mention theMilford High School 1989 ClassReunion when making reservationto get a discounted rate. Reserva-tions must be made by July 15.Everyone that reserves a hotelroom at the Radisson will receive awelcome bag. The reunion com-mittee is putting a slide showtogether for viewing during thereunion. Old and new photos canbe e-mailed to Jeff Jounson [email protected] dinner is $45. Costincludes dinner, beer, wine, softdrinks, dancing and door prizes.To sponsor the event, contactJennifer Lewis [email protected]. Visitwww.milfordclassof1989.com.

St. Dominic Class of 1988 – is hav-ing a reunion from 7-11 p.m. Sat-urday, Aug. 15, at St. Dominic. E-mail Angela (Fischer) Seiter [email protected] forinformation or to register.

Clermont Northeastern HighSchool Alumni – is planning asecond alumni weekend for Aug.14-16. Weekend activities includea Friday evening social hour, aSaturday evening dinner/dance atthe Fastiques and Sunday picnicsand gatherings for various classes.Cost for the dinner and dance,which starts at 6:30 p.m. is $25per guest. The Class of 1959 isgathering at Lake Lorelei on Sun-

day, Aug. 16. Alumni are alsoasked to contact friends and fami-ly who are also alumni about theweekend. To sign up, e-mail [email protected], or Shirley Shipleyat [email protected].

Norwood High School Class of1979 – Is conducting its 30-yearreunion from 7:30-11:30 p.m.Aug. 15, at the Blue Ash BanquetCenter. For information, contactKaren (Faulkner) Parker at 513-351-6616 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Clermont Northeastern HighSchool – Alumni weekend isscheduled for the weekend ofAug. 14 and 15. Friday night, allthe classes are invited to meettheir friends at the following loca-tions: 1958-1969: Quaker Steakand Lube, 59- Chamber Drive,Milford; 1970-1979: Putters, 5723Signal Hill Court, Milford; 1980-1989: Greenies, 1148 Ohio 28,Milford; 1990-1999: BuffaloHarry’s, 1001 Lila Ave., Milford;2000-2009, Buffalo Wild Wings,175 River’s Edge Drive, Milford.Saturday night is a dinner dance,starting at 6:30 p.m. with a socialhour at the Fastiques Building atthe fairgrounds. Send name, tele-phone number, address, e-mailaddress and graduating class to:Clermont Northeastern AlumniAssociation, 5327 HutchinsonRoad, Batavia, OH 45103. Cost is$25 per person. Deadline is July31 for reservations.

Our Lady of Visitation Class of1989 – is celebrating its 20-yearreunion at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug.22, at Top Shelf Sports Bar andGrille, 6507 Harrison Ave. Forquestions or to RSVP contactKatie Abrams-Muldoon [email protected].

Classes of 1964 Amelia and GlenEste and other 1960 classes –will celebrate their 45th reunion onAug. 29, at Pattison Park inOwensville. Classmates from other1960s classes are invited and wel-come to attend. E-mail for moreinformation: [email protected] call Jerry at 859-341-8123 orKen Ellis at 513-753-4035.

Greenhills High School class of1984 – Committee membersincluding Angelo Zolotas, Karen(Lampert) Pizzimenti, Diane (With-erby) Shapiro and Karen (Henry)Bender are planning a reunion forAugust. Class members are askedto update their address, phonenumber and e-mail address by e-mailing the information to:[email protected].

Anderson High School Class of1954 – is conducting its 55th yearreunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Satur-day, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept.13. For details call Wayne Wykoffat 513-321-7109, or Kirs Schwe-gler Wilshire at 859-441-7560.From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the groupwill meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. OnSaturday, at 7 p.m., the group willmeet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft.Thomas and on Sunday, there willbe a picnic at noon at WoodlandMound Park off Nordyke Road.

Withrow High School Class of1944 – Will celebrate the 65thanniversary of its graduation with areunion luncheon on Wednesday,Sept. 16, at the Touch of Ele-gance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Anyclass members and families of thatyear are invited to attend. ContactBob McGrath at 513-871-3631, ore-mail him at [email protected].

Clermont Northeastern Class of1999 – will celebrate its 10-yearreunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organiz-ers are still looking for some class-mates. Contact Maryann Huhn at859-391-3375, or [email protected]. Includename, e-mail address, mailingaddress and telephone number.

GGlleenn EEssttee CCllaassss ooff 11996699 – is con-ducting its 40th Reunion on Sept.26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. Thosewho are in this class and haven’tbeen contacted are asked to notifyCathy Wilmers Recker at 265-1283 right away.

The Bellevue High School Classof 1969 – is looking for gradu-ates and close friends to cele-brate the 40th anniversary of itsgraduation. The reunion is beingplanned for the weekend of Oct.2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowinggraduates or wishing furtherinformation should contact [email protected].

The 1959 graduating class of Res-urrection School – in Price Hill isplanning a 50-year reunion forOct. 10. If you are a member ofthe class or know someone whowas, please call either Eleanor(Kraft) McSwiggin at 941-4619,Bob Honkomp at 921-3762 orJack Lisk at 921-3670 for moreinformation.

Amelia High School Class of1959- a reunion is scheduled for 6p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Holi-day Inn, Eastgate. For more infor-mation, call Rosalind (Fell) MacFar-land at 752-8604.

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Armstrong Chapel UnitedMethodist Church“Divorce Care,” a 13-week program

that addresses emotional issuesassociated with divorce, is beingoffered Sept. 8-Nov. 30. The ses-sions are offered free of chargefrom 7-9 p.m. at the church.Experts on topics such as anger,resentment and loneliness willconduct the meetings in a supportgroup setting.Contact MelanieStearns at 561-4220.

The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road,Indian Hill; 561-4220.

Chabad Jewish CenterThe center is hosting a Mexican Fies-

ta from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug.2, in Cafe Chabad. The Mexicanbuffet includes fish tacos, fajitas,tortillas, burritos, nachos, gua-camole and more. There is a cashbar available. Music is by Zumba.The event is open to adults only.The cost is $22; Half price admis-sion for friends. Reservations arerequired, and are available online.Call 793-5200 or visitwww.chabadba.com.

The address is 3977 Hunt Road, BlueAsh; 793-5200.

Church of God of ProphecyThe church hosts Sunday School at

10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m.Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m.Wednesdays.

The church is at 8105 Beech Ave.,Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the SaviourUnited MethodistSchool Supplies are being collected

for the children at Wesley Chapelin Over-the-Rhine.

Vendors are needed for the Fall CraftShow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-urday, Nov. 7. Crafters and ven-dors are invited to call the churchfor details.

Summer Reading Group will discuss“Rebecca” by Daphne DuMaurierfrom 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday,Aug. 31. Call the church fordetails.

COS Readers will meet at 7 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Harper’sPoint Panera to discuss this year’sclassic, “The Great Gatsby,” byF.Scott Fitzgerald. Contact thechurch for details. Looking ahead,September’s book will be “TheLanguage of God: A Scientist Pre-sents Evidence for Belief,” byFrancis S. Collins.

Disciple Bible Study is open for regis-tration for fall classes. DiscipleBible Study is an intensive 32-34week study of the Bible thatincludes elements of fellowship,prayer, video, Bible study and dis-cussion. Call the church for detailsand a list of classes.

Give Moms a Break is from 9 a.m. tonoon Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday mornings. It is open tochildren 6 months-kindergarten.The cost is $10 for one child and$15 for families of two or more.Reservations can be made by call-ing the church office.

The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road,

Montgomery; 791-3142;www.cos-umc.org.

Connections Christian ChurchThe church has contemporary wor-

ship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.The church is at 7421 East Galbraith

Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

Epiphany UnitedMethodist ChurchWorship times are: Contemporary

worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, con-temporary worship at 9 a.m. Sun-days and traditional worship at10:30 a.m. Sundays. Epiphanyhas an informal support/caregroup for those who have familymembers suffering with dementiaand Alzheimer’s. The group meetsThursday mornings, from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m. Please call Pastor Lisato make your reservation.

Epiphany is offering Career Transition-ing Ministry. It offers practical, per-sonal and spiritual support forthose who have lost their jobs orare concerned about losing theirjob, and for those who are ableand willing to help those people.The group meets at 7 p.m. thefirst and third Tuesdays atEpiphany United Methodist; andthe second and fourth Tuesdays atRiver Hills Christian Church. Theevent is open to all. ContactArlene Johnston [email protected];Larry Poole at [email protected]; orMatt Baker [email protected].

The church is at 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland; 677-9866.

Loveland Presbyterian ChurchAll youth groups now meet at 6 p.m.

every Sunday night beginning withsupper, a short worship serviceand group sessions.

The church is at 360 Robin Ave.,Loveland; 683-2525;www.LPCUSA.org.

Loveland United MethodistThe new service times are 8:30 to

9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Ser-vice, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for theContemporary Service and Sun-day School and 11 a.m. to noonfor the Blended Service and Sun-day School.

Membership At Loveland UMC – Thefirst step is to attend an “ExploreLUMC Breakfast,” where you’llhave an opportunity to learn moreabout Loveland UMC. Childcare isprovided. Breakfast is held 9-10a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; and Sat-urday, Nov. 14.

Join the United Methodist Womenfrom 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the firstThursday morning of each monthfor UMW, a time of fellowship,devotion and ministry at LUMC.The purpose of the UMW is “toknow God and to experience free-dom as whole persons throughJesus Christ; to develop a cre-ative, supportive fellowship; and toexpand concepts of missionthrough participation in the globalministries of the church.”

The church is at 10975 S. LebanonRoad, Loveland; 683-1738.

Mount WashingtonPresbyterian ChurchThe church’s summer worship sched-

ule is at 8:30 a.m., worship will beon the east lawn. At 10 a.m., wor-ship will be in the sanctuary. Officehours will also change for thesummer. They are 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m.

The church is at 6474 BeechmontAve.; 231-2650; www.mwpc-church.org.

New Church of MontgomeryThe church conducts worship at

10:30 a.m., Sundays and DivineProvidence Study Group the firstfour Sundays of the month from 9a.m. to 10 a.m.

The church is located at 9035 E.Kemper Road, Montgomery; 489-9572.

Prince of Peace Lutheran ChurchSummer worship hours are 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday worshiptimes are 9 and 10:30 a.m.

The annual Reds Game is at 1:10p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, versus theColorado Rockies. A free concert

follows the game. The cost is $11.Pieces For Peace meets at 7 p.m.

every Monday. Work on quilts forthose in need, no experienceneeded. All are welcome.

The church will host Lifeshapes,which are discipleship classes, at7 p.m. Wednesdays. Lifeshapesare a series of eight lessons thatteach tools to grow discipleship.

L.I.F.E. (Loveland Inter Faith Effort) iscollecting items for the programFundamental Learning Materialsfor students in need. LIFE is cur-rently collecting: Book bags, col-ored pencils, filler paper, erasers,book covers, folders (all types),glue, glue sticks, pencil boxes,pencils, pens, markers, scissors,3-ring binders, 3-by-5 index cards,highlighters, compasses and pro-tractors. No crayons, spiral note-books or college rule filler paper.Bring them directly to the pantry atthe church.

The church is at 101 South LebanonRoad, Loveland; 683-4244.

River Hills Christian ChurchThriving Moms is a group for moms of

infants through high school stu-dents; meets weekly to receiveencouragement and instruction,make friends and have fun; held9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child careprovided. There is a Christian coun-selor as the parent coach, as wellas a mentor mom. Call 583-0371.

The church is at 6300 Price Road,Loveland; 677-7600.

St. Paul Community UnitedMethodist ChurchSt. Paul Church services are 8:45

a.m. and 11 a.m. for TraditionalWorship and 9:30 a.m. for Con-temporary Worship with PraiseBand. Childcare is provided for allservices.

The church is continuing the summerseries “Being an Efficiently Effec-tive Family for Christ” Sunday,Aug. 2, with the message “Fend-ing Off Family Feuds-I” based on

the scripture reading Ephesians4:25-5:2. Communion will beoffered on this day.

The church is at 8221 Miami Road,Madeira; 891-8181;www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sycamore Christian ChurchSunday Worship Service is at 10:30

a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. everySunday. The church is hostingLadies WOW Study Group(Women on Wednesdays) at 7p.m. the second Wednesday ofevery month. The event includeslight refreshments and a study ofBeth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” Thechurch hosts Adult and YouthBible Studies at 7 p.m. everyWednesday.

The church is at 6555 Cooper Road,Sycamore Township; 891-7891,www.sycamorechristianchurch.

Trinity ChurchOpen registration is currently being

conducted at Trinity Child Devel-opment Center, 3850 East Gal-

braith Road. Half-day preschoolclasses will begin in the fall for 3-,4-, and 5-year-olds. The registra-tion fee is $50 and health formsare required by the State of Ohio.Space is limited. Call 791-4015 formore information and a tour of thecenter.

Trinity Child Development Center(TCDC) has met the qualificationsfor the National Guard Child CareProgram. Families of loved onescurrently deployed in support ofthe Global War on Terror can havetheir preschool tuition paid by theAdvocates for the National GuardBureau of the Departments of theArmy and Air Force. TCDC will beable to give a qualifying family thetoll free phone number of theAdvocates Program that will takethem through the applicationprocess and collect all of theirpaperwork. Tuition is paid directlyfrom the program to TCDC. Call791-4015.

The church is at 3850 East GalbraithRoad, Dillonvale; 791-7631.

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Prosser - Hammer

Elizabeth Hurd of Harpswell, Maineand Paul Prosser of Cundy’s HarborMaine are pleased to announce theengagement of their daughter,Ellen "Ellie" Prosser to Mark Ham-mer, son of Victoria Hammer andMichael Hammer of Cincinnati,Ohio.

The bride-elect attended RoanokeCollege and is a student at the Uni-versity of Maine. The groom-electis a 1998 graduate of Indian HillHigh School and 2003 graduate ofMiami University Farmer School ofBusiness.

Mark is the grandson of MargieHammer of Cincinnati, Ohio, andthe late Walter Hammer and JanetVan Velzel of Lakeland, Florida, for-merly of Cincinnati, Ohio, and thelate Arthur Van Velzel.

An October wedding is planned inSt. Petersburg, Florida. The couplewill reside in Tampa, Florida.

Adams-Gelbaugh

David Keith Adams,Loveland and Gwen MarieGelbaugh, Upper Sandus-ky, would like to an-nounce their engagementand up coming wedding.

The groom is the son ofDavid and Karen Adams,Loveland. His fiance is adaughter of Ken andCheryl Gelbaugh, UpperSandusky. The couple isplanning a 2:00pm cere-mony on September 5thin Upper Sandusky, Oh.

Adams is a 2004 grad-uate of Loveland Highschool and a 2008 gradu-ate of the University ofFindlay. Keith is employedas a restaurant manager inFindlay.

Gelbaugh is a 2004graduate of UpperSandusky High school andis also a 2008 graduate ofthe University of Findlay.She is employed at FirstFederal Bank, Findlay.

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Saint Anne,West Chester6461 Tylersville Rd.

(1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day)

Sun 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.Nursery Sun 9:15 -10:45www.saintanne-wc.orgwww.saintanne-wc.org

513-779-1139

EPISCOPAL

Sunday Morning9:30am & 11:00amWorship and Small GroupClasses for all ages.

Wednesday Evening6:00pm - Buffet Dinner6:45pm - Programs andClasses for all ages.

AMERICAN BAPTIST

MONTGOMERY ASSEMBLYOF GOD

7950 Pfeiffer Rd. 793-61699:30 am Sunday School

10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship6:30 pm Sunday Eve Service

7:00 pm Wednesday Family Nightwww.montgomeryag.org

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

DIRECTORY

EilermannJenny • [email protected]

7701 Kenwood Rd. 513.891.1700(across from Kenwood Towne Centre)

Saturday night at 5:00 andSunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00amPastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott

G o o d S h e p h e r d( E L C A )

www.goodshepherd.com

ASCENSION LUTHERANCHURCH

7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery(East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd)

Worship Schedule10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion

Baby sitter providedPastor: Josh Miller

ascensionlutheranchurch.com

LUTHERAN

5910 Price Road,Milford

831-3770www.faithchurch.net

Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00amSteve Lovellette, Senior Pastor

Nursery proivided at all servicesTake I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on

McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

ST. PATRICK’S-LEBANONST. PATRICK’S-LEBANONST. PATRICK’S-LEBANON232 E. Main St (corner of East & Main)

Rev. Jacqueline E. Matisse, Pastor932-7691

Holy Eucharist 10:30amSunday School 10:30amNursery Care Provided

5 min. from K-71 via Rt. 48

EPISCOPAL

6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd.(across from Oasis Golf Course)

Ph. 513-677-9866www.epiphanyumc.orgwww.epiphanyumc.org

Contemporary Services:Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 9:00am

Traditional Service:Sunday - 10:30 am

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142

www.cos-umc.org"Friends for the Journey:

Everyone needs a Deborah"Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am

Contemporary Worship 9:40amSunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am

Nursery Care ProvidedDr. Cathy Johns, Senior PastorRev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

UNITED METHODIST

PRINCE OF PEACELUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

101 South Lebanon Rd.Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244

Lead Pastor Jonathan EilertPastor Grant Eckhart

Saturday Service 5:00pmSunday Services8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am

Sunday School 9:30amhttp://www.princeofpeaceelca.org

LUTHERAN

8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

513-891-8181NEW 9:30am Service --

Innovative & High energyTraditonal Services 8:45 & 11:00amSunday School 9:30 & 11:00amwww.stpaulcommunityumc.org

Sharonville United Methodist8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all agesInfant care available for all services3751 Creek Rd. 513-563-0117www.sharonville-umc.org

6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd.(near Tylersville Rd. intersection)

513-398-47418:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship

9:45 AM Contemporary Worship1:30 PM Esperanza Viva,

Hispanic Worship9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School

Childcare available

www.masonumc.org

Mason United Methodist Church

UNITED METHODIST

NorthStarNorthStar VineyardCommunity Church

Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd.

683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org

KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768Ken Bashford, Pastor

www.KenwoodFellowship.orgSunday Morning Worship 10:30amFellowship & Lunch Follows WorshipChildren’s Church...10:30-11:30am

Sunday School For All Ages 9:30amOur mission is to worship God &share Jesus’ transforming love

and salvation.

FAITH BIBLECHURCH

8130 East Kemper Rd.

(1 mile west of Montgomery Rd)Services & Sunday School:

9:00am & 10:45amNursery Available

www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

MontgomeryPresbyterian Church

9994 Zig Zag RoadMongtomery, Ohio 45242Worship Service 10:30amNursery Care Available

website: www.MPChurch.net891-8670

MADEIRA-SILVERWOODPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

www.MSPConline.orgwww.MSPConline.org8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470

Summer Worship at 10:30amChildren’s Church during worship

Child Care Available

BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN4309 Cooper Rd. At Reed Hartman Hwy

791-1153 • www.bapcweb.netRev. Michael Brewer, Pastor

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Dog bites are a largelypreventable public healthproblem, yet 4.7 millionAmericans are bitten by adog every year.

Children are by far themost common victims butparents can teach childrenhow to safely interact withdogs, and also learn whatthey should do if anyone isever bitten by a dog.

In Hamilton County from2005-2007, 1,589 dogbites were reported, half ofwhich occurredin children ages0-19 years old.

Understand-ing the right behavior to useand understanding a dog’sbody language can make adifference when a childinteracts with a dog.

A child’s sudden move-ments could startle a dogand put him on the defen-sive. Barking, growling,stiff legs and hair standingup on the back are all signsa dog is unsafe.

Children should:• Never approach a

strange dog. Don’t makeeye contact and back awayslowly.

• Never tease a dog.• Never sneak up on a

dog that is eating or sleep-ing. Animals may bitewhen they are frightened.

• Always ask theowner’s permission beforepetting a dog. Let the dogsniff your hand, and thengently pet the dog’s back orsides.

• Stay away from dogsthat are chained, behind

fences or in cars. They maybe protective of their territo-ry.

• Never take bones,balls or other toys from adog. Dogs are possessive.

If a child is attacked by adog, regardless of whetherthe animal is a family pet,teaching the child what todo during an attack canminimize the risk andseverity of the injury:

• Drop to the ground.• Curl up in a ball.

• P r o t e c tyour head andface; cover yourears.

• Try to remember whatthe dog looked like andwhere it went.

“If you or your child isbitten by a dog, wash thewound thoroughly withsoap and water and contactyour family doctor rightaway,” Hamilton CountyHealth Commissioner TimIngram said.

“It is also important thatyou contact HamiltonCounty Public Health so wecan determine that thedog’s rabies vaccinationsare up to date.”

Ohio law requires that allanimal bites be reported tothe local health departmentand that the biting animalbe quarantined for at least10 days.

In Hamilton County, butoutside the cities of Cincin-nati, Norwood, Sharonville,Springdale and St. Bernard,report bites to HamiltonCounty Public Health at946-7832.

On Aug. 5, two employ-ees of BioRx in Blue Ash,

Jeff Salantaiand Eric Hill,will climbM o u n tRainier aspart of an a t i o n a lf u n d r a i s e rcalled Sum-mit For

Someone.The fundraiser benefits

at-risk inner city youth whodo not have the privilege of

experiencing life outside thecity. Plus, all proceedsexceeding $8,000 will bedonated to “Save One Life.”Save One Life providesfinancial support, in theform of direct sponsorship,to children and young adultswith bleeding disorders indeveloping countries who donot have the means toacquire their much neededtreatments.

Salantai, who is theaccount manager in Texas,New Mexico and Oklahoma

for BioRx, has severe Hemo-philia A. He attempted toclimb Mount Rainier twoyears ago, without achiev-ing the summit.

“It turns out the moun-tain was much moredemanding and taxing thanI had expected,” Salantiasaid. “Therefore, I havedecided to pursue it again.”

He challenged Eric Hill,one of the co-founders ofBioRx, to accompany himon his second attempt.

Hill said, “We will beattempting the 14,410 footsummit in hopes of captur-ing the peak of one of thelargest peaks in the U.S. Ifsuccessful, we think Jeffmay be the first person withhemophilia to summit thismountain.”

They will not have aneasy climb by any means.The climb is a technicalthree-day hike and ice climbat high altitude. It is a phys-ically demanding climb,with less than 40 percentactually reaching the Sum-mit. Hill and Salantai begantraining in January for theAug. 5 event.

To make a donation tohelp support Summit ForSomeone or Save One Lifethrough Jeff and Eric’s climb,

go to the Summit For Some-one Web site at www.sum-mitforsomeone.org and clickon the “Donate” button,located on the left naviga-tion bar. Then click on“Donate to Climber” andsearch for “Jeff Salantai.”Follow the instructions tomake a secured donation viaa credit card. Your gift is atax deductible donation.

Or, if you prefer, you maydonate by writing a check toSave One Life and mention“Jeff Salantai and Eric Hill’sClimb” on the memo line.Mail the check to: Save OneLife Inc., PO Box 922,Byfield, MA 01922.

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BLUE ASHArrests/citations

Kathy D. Hart, 51, 9723 KenwoodRd., petty theft, petty theft at 9723Kenwood Rd., July 17.

Stephen J. Baden, 41, 9306Wynnnecrest Dr., disorderly con-duct; intoxication at 9306 Wyn-necrest Dr., July 20.

Incidents/investigationsAssault (knowingly harm),criminal damaging/endangeringSomeone damaged a driver's side

window, value $200, on a vehicleat 5550 Florence Ave., July 15.

Assault (knowingly harm),criminal mischiefSomeone damaged cell phone, value

$50 at 11090 Oak Ave., July 16.Criminal mischiefA woman said someone damaged the

rear window of a vehicle, $300 valueat 11073 Labelle Ave., July 16.

Disorderly conductAt 4454 Edenton Ln., July 18.Domestic disputeAt 4617 Belleview Ave., July 15.At 10104 Kenwood Rd., July 20.Found propertyAt Cooper Rd. and Highland Ave.,

July 20.General informationAt 11427 Reed Hartman Highway,

July 15.Lost propertyA man reported a lost CCW permit at

9210 Plainfield Rd., July 15.MenacingAt 4765 Glendale-Milford Rd., July 17.Passing bad checksSomeone passed a bad check for

$250 at 9210 Plainfield Rd., July 20.Petty theftSomeone broke into vehicles at Blue

Ash Recreation Cener and took aNokia cell phone, value $70; a carkey and keyless remote, $50; a carkey and keylless remote, value$50; a Russian watch, value $50,and an 18-pack of Miller Lite, value$15 at 4433 Cooper Rd., July 16.

A man said someone took $20 at9489 Fallson Ct., July 16.

Someone took $206.97 worth ofmedication from Kroger at 4100Hunt Rd., July 19.

Petty theft (less than $500)A male juvenile said someone took a

motor bike, value $350 at 11090Oak Ave., July 16.

Receiving stolen propertyA stolen 1940 Walnut Hills High

School class ring was recovered

at 4440 Lake Forest Dr. apartment114, July 20.

Robbery (physical harm)At 4775 Cornell Rd., July 14.Theft ($500 or more)A man said someone took a Hunting-

ton Bank Visa card; a SocialSecurity card; a Social Securitycard for his daughter; a Hunting-ton Bak Visa crd; a CitiBankChase card; a military ID card; $80cash; a Juniper Visa card; fourBlue Ash Recreation cards, and abrown leather tri-fold wallet at4433 Cooper Rd., July 14.

Theft, misuse of credit cardsA man said someone tok $100; an

Ohio driver's license, value $25; aJP Morgan MasterCard, and aChase Bank Visa debit card at4924 Twinbrook Ct., July 14.

MONTGOMERYArrests/citations

Patrick B. Beausejour, 20, 10490Carriage Tr., disorderly conduct at10603 Brandywine, July 15.

Incidents/investigationsIdentity fraudA woman said someone obtained her

credit card information at 8841Wellerstation Rd., July 7.

TheftA man said someone took his bicy-

cle, value $275, from a bike rackat 5757 Cooper Rd., July 15.

A man said someone took Fifth ThirdBank checks totalling $1,071.85 at9939 Montgomery Rd., July 14.

SYCAMORETOWNSHIP

Arrests/citationsGenetta Jennings, 21, 568 Delta

Ave., theft at 7875 MontgomeryRd., July 4.

Juvenile male, 17, theft at 4090 E.Galbraith Rd., June 25.

Juvenile male, 16, domestic violence

at 7106 Ken-wood Rd., June24.Chantha Em,18, 3635 May-field Ave., theftat 7913 Mont-gomery Rd.,June 25.Juvenile male,17, theft at 7913MontgomeryRd., June 25.Juvenile female,

16, theft at 7875 MontgomeryRd., July 6.

Juvenile female, 15, theft at 7875Montgomery Rd., July 6.

Lashonda Forte, 22, 1612 Pelham,theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd.,June 30.

Kacie Davis, 20, 7914 GreenlandPlace, theft at 7875 MontgomeryRd., June 30.

Juvenile female, 27, theft at 7875Montgomery Rd., June 30.

Kelly Maglocci, 19, 862 Miami RidgeDr., underage consumption, oper-ating motor vehicle intoxicated at8871 Weekly Lane, June 28.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultReported at 7501 School Rd., July 1.Breaking and enteringBusiness entered through broken

glass door at 11360 MontgomeryRd., July 1.

Business entered and copper wire,laptops, computers of unknownvalue removed at 7754 E. KemperRd., July 5.

Sliding window damaged at 7752School Rd., June 25.

BurglaryResidence entered at 6428 Westover

Circle, June 27.Criminal damagingMailbox damaged at 7949 Keller Rd.,

July 7.Vehicle scratched at 7875 Mont-

gomery Rd., July 3.Mirror of vehicle damaged at Mirror

and Charity, June 28.Criminal damaging, theftLaptop valued at $2,000 removed at

7221 Tiki Ave., June 28.Disorderly conductReported at 8440 Blue Ash Rd., June 30.MenacingReported at 4056 Longford Dr., June 28.Tampering with a coin machineMachines damaged at 4777 E. Gal-

braith Rd., July 3.TheftCamera $150 at 7800 Montgomery

Rd., July 1.$8.83 removed at 8057 Montgomery

Rd., June 30.Merchandise valued at $63.66

removed at 7875 MontgomeryRd., July 3.

Equipment valued at $600 removedat 8375 Plainfield Rd., June 27.

$88.21 removed at 7714 Mont-gomery Rd., June 25.

Credit cards removed from purse andused without consent at 7788Montgomery Rd., June 25.

Vehicle removed at 3954 Tramore Dr.,June 23.

Credit card and currency of unknownvalue removed at 5901 E. Gal-braith Rd., June 24.

Jewelry valued at $8,250 removed at4500 E. Galbraith Rd., July 7.

GPS unit, Bluetooth, Ipod, golf clubsand sunglasses of unknown valueremoved at 8967 Blossom Dr.,July 5.

DVD of unknown value removed at7250 Timber Knoll Dr., June 29.

Violation of protection orderReported at 8946 Blue Ash Rd., July 2.

SYMMES TOWNSHIPArrests/citations

Clark Sauer, 19, 7940 Shawnee RunRd., underage consumption, oper-ating motor vehicle intoxicated at7999 Ohio 126, June 30.

Alexander Mays, 19, 8212 W. VillardAve., solicit at 10266 MeadowKnoll, June 6.

Thomas Wilson, 34, 401 EdgecombDr., theft at 9201 Fields Ertel Rd.,June 23.

Judy Russo, 48, 401 Edgecomb Dr., theftat 9201 Fields Ertel Rd., June 25.

Juvenile male, 16, underage con-sumption at 12024 Mason WayCt., July 6.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultReported at 10684 Betty Ray Dr.,

July 7.BurglaryVehicle entered and currency, gift

cards, medication and cell phonevalued at $500 removed at 8031Glendale Milford Rd., June 23.

Residence entered at 7535 StateRoute 126, June 26.

Criminal damagingVehicle window damaged at 11370

Donwiddle Dr., June 27.Misuse of credit cardDebit card removed and used without

consent at 9148 Union CemeteryRd., July 2.

TheftComputer and equipment valued at

$2,050 removed at 9985 MorgansTrace, July 2.

$10 removed at 9976 Humphrey Rd.,July 9.

Credit cards, currency of unknownvalue removed at 10570 Stable-hand Dr., July 4.

$50 removed at 10320 StablehandDr., July 1.

Vehicle entered and wallet and con-tents valued at $4,749 taken andused without consent at 8675Kemper Rd., July 1.

Vehicle entered and computer, tools,iPod, jewelry valued at $1,000removed at 9651 Humphrey Rd.,July 3.

Vehicle entered and Ipod valued at$250 removed at 11989 RiverOaks Dr., July 7.

Jewelry valued at $12,000 removed at8925 Cypress Point Dr., June 15.

Vehicular vandalismVehicle windshield damaged at 9817

Fields Ertel Rd., June 29.

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July 29, 2009

CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIOHAMILTON COUNTY

LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received at the of-fice of the City Manager, Municipal Build-ing, City of Blue Ash, Hamilton County,4343 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio45242, until 2:00 P.M. local time on MON-DAY, AUGUST 10, 2009, for furnishing alllabor, materials, and equipment necessaryto complete project known as BLUE ASH2009 SIDEWALK PROGRAM , and, atsaid time and place, publicly opened andread aloud.

Contract documents, bid sheets, plans andspecifications can be obtained at Blue AshMunicipal Building for $ 40.00 per set,(non-refundable). Plans requested by mailwill be an additional $10.00 per set.Checks shall be made payable to City ofBlue Ash, Ohio. Specifications will also beon file in the City of Blue Ash Municipaland Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road,Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, the plan room ofthe F. W. Dodge Corporation, Allied Con-struction Industries, (ACI), and CDS Asso-ciates, Inc., 11120 Kenwood Road, Cincin-nati, Ohio.

Each bidder is required to furnish with hisproposal, a Bid Guaranty and ContractBond in accordance with Section 153.54 ofthe Ohio Revised Code. Bid security fur-nished in Bond form shall be issued by aSurety Company or Corporation licensedin the State of Ohio to provide said surety.

Proposals must contain the full name ofthe party or parties submitting the sameand all persons interested therein. It is theintent and requirements of the owner thatthis project be completed no later thanMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009 .

When the total overall project exceeds$73,891, all bidders must comply with theprevailing wage rates on Public Improve-ments in Hamilton County and the City ofBlue Ash, Ohio, as ascertained and deter-mined by the Administrator of the Ohio Bu-reau of Employment Services (OBES) asprovided in Section 4115.05 through4115.034 of the Revised Code of the Stateof Ohio. It is anticipated that the PrevailingWage Law will apply to this project.

The Council of the City of Blue Ash, Ohio,reserves the right to waive irregularitiesand to reject any or all bids.

The Council of the City of Blue Ash shallauthorize acceptance of the bid made bythe responsible bidder who, in Council’sjudgment, offers the best and most respon-sive proposal to the City, considering quali-ty, service, performance record, and price;or Council may direct the rejection of allbids. The City may award based on "func-tional equivalence" concerning specifiedwork or products.

By the order of the Council of the City ofBlue Ash, Ohio.

William M. Duncan, Public Works Director1001485911

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LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received at the of-fice of the City Manager, Blue Ash Munici-pal & Safety Center, City of Blue Ash, Ham-ilton County, 4343 Cooper Road, BlueAsh, Ohio 45242 until 10:00 A.M. localtime on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 for fur-nishing all labor, materials, and equipmentnecessary to complete project known asthe BLUE ASH 2009 MICROSURFACINGPROGRAM - HAZELWOOD, and, at saidtime and place, publicly opened and readaloud.

Contract documents, bid sheets, plans,and specifications can be obtained fromthe City of Blue Ash at $30.00 per set(non-refundable); plans requested by mailwill be an additional $10 per set. Checksshall be made out to the City of Blue Ash,Ohio. Plans will also be on file in the planroom of the F.W. Dodge Corporation andAllied Construction Industries (ACI).


The successful Bidder and all subcontrac-tors must comply with the prevailing wagerates established by the Davis-BaconWage Determination of the U.S. Depart-ment of Labor, with all EEO requirementsin the payment of prevailing federal mini-mum wages and with the Contract WorkHours and Safety Standards Act regardingcompensation for overtime and safe work-ing conditions.

On contracts of $25,000 or more, generalcontractors will be required to achieve10% Minority Business Entrepreneur partic-ipation in the contract, or clearly demon-strate and document a good faith effort toachieve MBE participation to be eligible forcontract award.

Proposals must contain the full name ofthe party or parties submitting the sameand all persons interested therein. It is theintent and requirements of the Owner thatthis project shall be completed no laterthan October 31, 2009.

The Council of the City of Blue Ash shallauthorize acceptance of the bid made bythe responsible bidder who, in Council’sjudgment, offers the best and most respon-sive proposal to the City, considering quali-ty, service, performance record, and price;or Council may direct the rejection of allbids. The City may award based on "func-tional equivalence" concerning specifiedwork or products. The Council of the Cityof Blue Ash, Ohio, reserves the right towaive irregularities and to reject any or allbids.

By order of the Council of the City of BlueAsh, Ohio.___________________________________William M. Duncan, Public Works Director1001487512


LEGAL NOTICESealed proposals will be received at the of-fice of the City Manager, Blue Ash Munici-pal & Safety Center, City of Blue Ash, Ham-ilton County, 4343 Cooper Road, BlueAsh, Ohio 45242 until 10:00 A.M. localtime on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 for fur-nishing all labor, materials, and equipmentnecessary to complete project known asthe BLUE ASH 2009 MICROSURFACINGPROGRAM - RESIDENTIAL, and, at saidtime and place, publicly opened and readaloud.

Contract documents, bid sheets, plans,and specifications can be obtained fromthe City of Blue Ash at $30.00 per set(non-refundable); plans requested by mailwill be an additional $10 per set. Checksshall be made out to the City of Blue Ash,Ohio. Plans will also be on file in the planroom of the F.W. Dodge Corporation andAllied Construction Industries (ACI).


Proposals must contain the full name ofthe party or parties submitting the sameand all persons interested therein. It is theintent and requirements of the Owner thatthis project shall be completed no laterthan October 31, 2009.

The Council of the City of Blue Ash shallauthorize acceptance of the bid made bythe responsible bidder who, in Council’sjudgment, offers the best and most respon-sive proposal to the City, considering quali-ty, service, performance record, and price;or Council may direct the rejection of allbids. The City may award based on "func-tional equivalence" concerning specifiedwork or products. The Council of the Cityof Blue Ash, Ohio, reserves the right towaive irregularities and to reject any or allbids.

By order of the Council of the City ofBlue Ash, Ohio.William M. Duncan, Public Works Director1001487505

CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIONOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that at 7:00PM onThursday the 10th day of September,2009, a public hearing will be held on thefollowing ordinance in the Council Cham-bers of the Blue Ash Municipal & SafetyCenter, 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash,Ohio 45242, before a regular meeting ofthe Council of the City of Blue Ash:

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-43

APPROVING A MAJOR MODIFICATIONTO THE "CORNELL OFFICE CENTER"PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (FORMERLYKNOWN AS "SHOPPES OF HAZEL-WOOD"), LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF CORNELL ROAD BETWEENCENTENNIAL AND KEMPER AVENUES,TO PERMIT SUBDIVISION OF THE EX-ISTING PARCEL AND CONSTRUCTIONOF AN ESTIMATED 4,500 SQUAREFOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Susan K. BennettDeputy Clerk of Council

1001487422

POLICE REPORTSAbout police

reportsThe Community Press

publishes the names of alladults charged with offenses.The information is a matter ofpublic record and does notimply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local policedepartment:

Blue Ash, Chief ChrisWallace, 745-8573.

Montgomery, Chief DonSimpson, 985-1600.

Sycamore Township, 792-7254.

Symmes Township, Lt. DanReid 683-3444.

On the WebOur interactive CinciNavigator map allows you to

pinpoint the loction of police reports in yourneighborhood. Visit:

Cincinnati.com/columbiatownshipCincinnati.com/deerparkCincinnati.com/madeiraCincinnati.com/silvertonCincinnati.com/sycamoretownship

BLUE ASH10167 Byerstone Ln.: Wyrick Beck-

ham & Diana to Mason Michael G.& Barbara H.; $560,000.

10237 Ryans Way: Kneir Donald E. toKukreja Kamlesh U.; $575,000.

11 Carpenters Run: Flaim Stephen P.Tr to Sperber Thomas S. Jr. &Mary T.; $412,000.

3803 Chimney Hill Dr.: Willike Keith &Denise Renee Smith to Dannen-felser Scott E. & Jeanette N.;$345,000 .

3803 Mohler Rd.: Willike Keith &Denise Renee Smith to Dannen-felser Scott E. & Jeanette N.;$345,000.

4266 Fox Hollow Dr.: Platt Kevin T. &Hiromi Y. to Murta Connie S.;$219,500.

4639 Northfield Rd.: First FinancialBank National Association to Pres-ley Jason & Jennifer; $129,500.

4646 Leadwell Ln.: Wakefield CooperS. & Daisy to Yi-Wang Pin- &Chun-Yu Wang; $180,000.

4736 Elizabeth Pl.: Herrick Donna toDuran Angeles & Juan F. LlnaresRodrique; $220,000.

5360 Meyers Ln.: Lorenz Mildred M.Tr to Lash Justin G. & Jennifer L.;$181,000.

9882 Timbers Dr.: Mathis Maureen toNashif Ahid D. & Joann; $105,000.

MONTGOMERY9680 Ross Ave.: Garry Brasch Cus-

tom Homes Inc. to Roth Katherine& Brian D.; $700,865.

9882 Knollbrook Te.: Pocklington Jef-frey D. & Daniela A. to RalstonRobert O. & Susann R.; $262,000.

SYCAMORETOWNSHIP10929 Barrington Ct.: Huron Earl J. &

Melanie M. to Agarwal Rachana;$146,000.

11903 Fourth Ave.: Fannie Mae toPonder Mark H.; $70,000.

11966 Stillwind Dr.: Oliverio MichaelL. & Louis J. to Martin Heather N.& Lindsay T. Anderson; $172,500.

12131 Eaglescout Ct.: RobbinsDortha to Johnson John & Kim-berly; $128,500.

6544 Lisa Ln.: Hodge Joseph W. &Jean B. to Gailey Jason A. & Jen-nifer L.; $286,000.

8015 Queens Ave.: BroughtonFranklin @(10) to Anderson JohnS.; $107,500.

8733 Kenwood Rd.: Kenwood RoadDevelopers LLC to CambruzziRobert A.; $550,000.

SYMMES TOWNSHIPLovelad-Madeira Rd.: Eppert-Trimbell

Investment Corp. to Kenda LLC;$1,225,000.

10153 Fields Ertel Rd.: Redd RobertW. & Betty L. to Bennett David P.& Gwendolyn F.; $248,000.

10276 Meadowknoll Dr.: RalstonRobert & Susann to FriedmanThomas & Joan; $295,000.

10461 Hopewell Hills Dr.: Kesig RickyD. & Margaret A. to Banner Eric A.& Kathleen B.; $267,000.

10690 Loveland Madeira Rd.: Eppert-Trimbell Investment Corp. toKenda Llc; $1,225,000.

11359 Donwiddle Dr.: Krekeler RosaM. to Coons Douglas & Sarah;$220,735.

8516 Whisperwoods Ln.: Guan ChunHua to Wang Wang Yu; $338,000.

REAL ESTATETRANSFERS

About real estatetransfers

Information is provided asa public service by the office ofHamilton County Auditor DustyRhodes. Neighborhooddesignations are approximate.

On the WebCompare home sales on your block, on your street and in

your neighborhood at:Cincinnati.com/blueashCincinnati.com/montgomeryCincinnati.com/sycamoretownshipCincinnati.com/symmestownship

Cost-conscious com-muters are riding out therecession and savings thou-sands of dollars by ridingMetro.

Based on the local aver-age gas price of $2.35 pergallon and a $120 monthlyparking cost, it costs a com-muter driving 30 milesround-trip per day from thesuburbs to downtown morethan $7,200 a year – that’smore than $600 a month –to drive.

A Metro pass good forunlimited use is just $90 amonth for Hamilton Countyservice. In this example, thesavings by riding Metro ismore than $500 per monthor $6,000 a year.

To calculate your cost ofdriving, go to www.go-metro.com/costofdriving.ht

ml, plug in the numbers andsee for yourself. Metromonthly passes start at just$55 for city of Cincinnatiand $90 per month forHamilton County; outlyingcounties are higher, but thedistance is also greater sothe savings increase.

“Everyone is looking forways to save money thesedays,” Metro chief adminis-trative officer Sallie Hilverssaid.

“By riding Metro, com-muters can keep more dol-lars in their wallets andreduce wear and tear ontheir vehicles. The savingsreally add up.”

The American PublicTransportation Association(APTA) found similar sav-ings occurring nationwide.Go to www.publictrans-

portation.org. to calculateindividual savings with orwithout car ownership. Inaddition to saving money,riding public transportationtakes cars off the road,reduces carbon emissionsand mitigates America’sdependence on foreign oil.

Regarding parking costs,the national average for themonthly unreserved park-ing rate in a city’s down-town business district is$143, according to the2008 Colliers InternationalParking Rate Study. Overthe course of a year, parkingcosts alone can amount toan average of $1,720.

Metro is a non-profitpublic service of the South-west Ohio Regional TransitAuthority, providing about22 million rides per year.

Sycamore Township Fire/EMS runs forJune 20-July 5:

June 20, Fields Ertel, wires downJune 21, Dearwester, medical emer-

gencyJune 21, Beech, medical emergencyJune 21, Galbraith, fallJune 21, Lancaster, medical emer-

gencyJune 21, Donegal, medical emergencyJune 22, Reed Hartman,, alarm activa-

tionJune 22, Thomas Structure, fireJune 22, Kenwood, fallJune 22, New England, medical emer-

gencyJune 22, Keller, medical emergencyJune 22, Montgomery, medical emer-

gencyJune 22, Sturbridge, fallJune 22, Orchard @ Kenwood, motor

vehicle accidentJune 22, Reading, medical emergencyJune 22, Wexford, medical emergencyJune 22, Chaucer, medical emergencyJune 22, Galbraith, medical emer-

gencyJune 22, Northcreek, medical emer-

gencyJune 23, Killarney, medical emergencyJune 23, Kenwood, medical emer-

gencyJune 23, Galbraith, medical emer-

gencyJune 23, Bayberry, good intentJune 23, Lyncris, medical emergencyJune 23, Interstate 275 @ Mont-

gomery, motor vehicle accidentJune 23, Tralee, fallJune 24, Northbound I71, vehicle fireJune 24, Pfeiffer, alarm activationJune 24, Galbraith, smoke scareJune 24, Galbraith, fallJune 24, Highland, medical emer-

gencyJune 24, Kenwood, no patient contactJune 24, Trebor, medical emergencyJune 24, Dearwester, medical emer-

gencyJune 24, Interstate 71 @ Montgomery,

motor vehicle accidentJune 24, Cornell @ 275, motor vehicle

accidentJune 24, Montgomery, fallJune 25, Montgomery, overheated

motorJune 25, St. Clair, medical emergencyJune 25, Reed Hartman, good intentJune 25, Cornell, medical emergencyJune 25, Bobby, fallJune 25, Lake Thames, medical emer-

gencyJune 25, Montgomery, medical emer-

gencyJune 25, Dearwester, fallJune 25, Dearwester, medical emer-

gencyJune 25, Reading, no patient contactJune 25, Galbraith, medical emer-

gencyJune 25, Galbraith @ Kenwood,

smoke scareJune 25, Sixth, open burnJune 26, Theodore, tree downJune 26, Kugler Mill, wires downJune 26, Wicklow, wires downJune 26, Blue Ash, alarm activationJune 26, Montgomery, alarm activationJune 26, Matson, wires downJune 26, Montgomery, alarm activationJune 26, Fields Ertel, CO alarmJune 26, Needlewood, medical emer-

gencyJune 26, Kemper, fallJune 26, Penelope, medical emer-

gencyJune 26, Hunt, medical emergencyJune 26, Galbraith @ Wexford, med-

ical emergencyJune 26, Hedgewood, alarm activationJune 26, Hauck, alarm activationJune 27, Montgomery, medical emer-

gencyJune 27, Blue Ash, medical emer-

gencyJune 27, First @ School, good intentJune 27, Reed Hartman, medical

emergencyJune 27, School, medical emergencyJune 28, Galbraith,, smoke scareJune 28, Montgomery,, alarm activa-

tionJune 28, Montgomery,, alarm activa-

tionJune 28, School, medical emergencyJune 28, Galbraith, medical emer-

gencyJune 28, Dearwester,, fallJune 28, Roundhill, medical emer-

gencyJune 28, Reading, medical emergencyJune 28, Blue Ash, medical emer-


gencyJune 29, Galbraith,, alarm activationJune 29, Sheppard, overheated HVACJune 29, Montgomery,, smoke scareJune 29, Kemper,, alarm activationJune 29, Eastbound Ronald Reagan,

motor vehicle accidentJune 29, Galbraith,, fallJune 29, Fields Ertel @ Reed Hartman,

medical emergencyJune 29, Tiki, medical emergencyJune 29, Buckland, motor vehicle

accidentJune 29, Montgomery, medical emer-


gencyJune 30, Winesap, medical emer-

gencyJune 30, Gwilada, medical emergencyJune 30, Guam, medical emergencyJune 30, Kemper, medical emergencyJune 30, I 275 @ Kemper, motor vehi-

cle accidentJune 30, Matson, medical emergencyJune 30, Montgomery, motor vehicle

accidentJuly 1, Towne Commons Way,, smoke

scareJuly 1, Carnaby,, alarm activationJuly 1, Kugler Mill, medical emergencyJuly 1, New England, medical emer-

gencyJuly 1, Reed Hartman, medical emer-

gencyJuly 1, Reed Hartman, medical emer-

gencyJuly 1, Lake Thames, medical emer-

gencyJuly 2, Kenwood,, no patient contactJuly 2, Kenwood,, no patient contactJuly 2, Montgomery, possible strokeJuly 2, Montgomery, motor vehicle

accidentJuly 2, St. Clair,, no patient contactJuly 2, Fifth, medical emergencyJuly 2, Silvercrest @ Montgomery,

motor vehicle accidentJuly 3, Sixth @ Fields Ertel,, open burnJuly 3, Lake Thames,, fallJuly 3, Dearwester,, no patient contactJuly 3, Hosbrook, medical emergencyJuly 3, Wicklow, motor vehicle acci-

dentJuly 4, Montgomery,, vehicle fireJuly 4, Elizabeth, structure fireJuly 4, Kenwood, motor vehicle acci-

dentJuly 4, Montgomery, medical emer-

gencyJuly 4, Eldora,, fallJuly 4, Kenwood @ I 71, motor vehicle

accidentJuly 5, Galbraith,, alarm activation

CommunityB10 Northeast Suburban Life July 29, 2009

DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxurycondos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf,

sugar white beaches. Heated pool,hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visitwww.majesticsunindestin.com

Clearwater/Indian Rocks BeachGULF BEACH’S BEST VALUE!Beach front condo, 2 BR, 2 BA.

Pool. Fall rates. 513-770-4243www.bodincondo.com

CLEARWATER - Indian RocksBeach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo.Heated pool, balcony. Many up -grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208

www.go-qca.com/condo

Beautiful Seagrove BeachRent & Relax. Nr Destin, between

famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach.Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos.

Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387www.garrettbeachrentals.com

BeautifulBeach.com leads you toNW Florida’s Beach Vacation Rentals

along the beaches of South Walton.Luxurious gulf-front homes, seaside

condos and cottages. Dune AllenRealty, 50 yrs of excellent service

and accommodations. 888-267-2121or visit www.BeautifulBeach.com

Anna Maria Island. Save $$$ on abeach getaway. Only $499/wk + tax.All new inside, very comfy, just steps

from the beach. 513-236-5091www.beachesndreams.net

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PANAMA CITY BEACHFamily Atmosphere!

Your Best Vacation Value!800-354-1112

www.Summerhouse.com

NAPLES - New all incl golf/tenniscomm, beaut furn 2 BR/2 BA condooverlooking 27 hole champ GC, morentals at reasonable rates, not availJan-Mar 2010. 513-312-5799, Doug.

EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACHLuxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes.

Closest & best beach to Dinsey.Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals

800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view.

Pools, golf course. Discount Summer& Fall rates. Book now. 513-561-4683Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us

DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condoson the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvtbalconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up(in season) & use of new fitness ctr.New massage/facial salon, 2 pools(1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to

pool grill (weekly rentals in season).Call or visit our website for last-minute specials. 800-822-4929

www.edgewaterbeach.com

DESTIN. Beautiful, luxury 2 BR, 2BA Oceanfront condos. Heated pool,

spas, kids pool & tennis.Covered prkng, sleeps 6. Local own -

er. www.us-foam.com/destinOfc513-528-9800,eves 513-752-1735

FLORIDA

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo,beach view from balcony. Bright &

airy, nicely appointed, all amenities.Cinci owner. 232-4854.

The Best Crescent Beach Vacation!

FLORIDA

There is a joke among friends here, “It’sa Phoenix that has risen from the ashes.”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieckpurchased the property at 502 North MainStreet (in Somerset, Kentucky), therewas a lot of work to be done, to say theleast. With the vision of a B & B and ahome in ruins, there were little choices.The dilapidated structure was removed,then reconstructed as it had been in the1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of anunusual concept for a bed and breakfast.“We reconstructed the home from scratch.This gave us the benefit of designingevery amenity possible along the way,”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every roomis equipped with many amenities youdon’t often find in a traditional bed andbreakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Everyroom has a full sized closet with a pairof micro-fiber robes hanging in them,400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cableTV with DVD players, queen sized beds,and a host of other things. For instance,2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 roomshave whirlpool tubs. We even offer manyadd on amenities such as massage,dinner, flowers, etc…

The rooms are only half of the reasonto come to The Doolin House. OwnersCharles and Allison just happen to both bechefs. Some of the breakfast specialtiesinclude Caramel Banana French Toast andSouthern Eggs Benedict (2 fried greentomatoes topped with 2 slices of smokedbacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise).Chuck is usually in charge of breakfastand tries to do new and different thingsevery day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’sfun to experiment with breakfast. It’s theone meal that encompasses all foods.It’s perfectly acceptable to see smokedsalmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfasttable. ”For those in no rush to rise andshine, breakfast in bed is served at noadditional charge.

When you need a weekend get awaythat’s not too far from home or youare planning your summer vacation tobeautiful Lake Cumberland, rememberthat The Doolin House Bed and Breakfastis only a phone call away.

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BROWN COUNTY. Treat yourfamily to a visit to Indiana’s family

playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! ofall of Nashville’s attractions.

812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

INDIANA

BED AND BREAKFAST

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVESVillas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis,

equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure.Book online! 888-718-7949.

www.seabrookexclusives.com

N. MYRTLE BEACHCoastal Condos, Inc.

1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean viewunits. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visitwww.coastalcondos.com

Hilton Head Island, SCVisit www.hhisland.info and plan a

getaway with Seashore Vacations.Our beach is free. Specials availablefor golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit oursite or call toll free: 800-845-0077.

Hilton Head Island VacationResort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos.Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean.

Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs,too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828

SOUTH CAROLINA

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxuryvacation homes with community pool.Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746

Spinnaker’s Reach Realtywww.SpinnakersReach.com

NORTH CAROLINA

MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL$129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites$139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson

River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury

area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside &80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit:

www.riversidetowerhotel.com

NEW YORK

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALSOver 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake

Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call231-334-6100 or visit

www.leelanau.com/vacation

MICHIGAN

WHOLESALE TIMESHARES60-80% Off Retail!

Qualified Buyers Only!Call for Free Info Pack!

www.holidaygroup.com/cn1-800-731-0307

TIME SHARES

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.comGatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a

beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub,Jacuzzi, views & pool tables.

Call about specials! 800-436-6618

GATLINBURG . Affordable rates.Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets,Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs,

Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661www.alpinechaletrentals.com

CHALET VILLAGEwww.chaletvillage.com

Cozy cabins to luxurious chaletsFully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check

SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call1-800-722-9617

A Beautiful Log Cabin Resortw/heated indoor pool, minutes from

Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburgand the Smoky Mtns. Breathtakingmountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis,pool tables & pet friendly cabins areoffered. Excellent rates, discountsavailable. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN

(477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com

A Beautiful Cabin GetawayGatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub,jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt,5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699.smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & CabinRentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies.Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free

brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987.www.firesidechalets.com

TENNESSEE

FIRE/EMS RUNSAbout Fire, EMS

reportsThe Community Press

obtains fire and emergencymedical dispatches from theSycamore Township Fire EMSDepartment, 489-1212 (NorthStation) and 792-8565 (Southstation).

Inspirationalspeaker

Dr. O’dell M. Owens, HamiltonCounty coroner, was the featuredspeaker at Montgomery Woman’sClub general meeting. Owensinspired all present to be awareand to get involved. He talkedabout Project Grad (Graduation

Really Achieves Dreams), a collaborative of the Cincinnati Public School system. He also talked about RISELearning Solutions Inc. a national non-profit organization that uses technology to bring world-class training toadults who care for pre-school aged children. He is passionate about getting disadvantaged youth motivated toreach their full potential. He encouraged our members to become mentors. He stated that he would like hisepitaph to read “He made a difference.” From left: Nancy Rolfert of College Hill, Owens and Annette Phipps ofMontgomery. Montgomery Woman’s club meetings are open to all and are held on the third Thursday of eachmonth September-May and alternate between daytime and evening. For additional information, visitwww.montgomerywomansclub.org or call 852-1901.


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