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BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS 50¢ Wednesday, December 2, 2009 E-mail: email@example.com Web site: communitypress.com See story, A4 Father Lou and Rita Heikenfeld, along with our weekly Things to Do in Your Neighborhood have moved – but just for this week. In order to preview the boys high school basketball season, we have moved Father Lou to B5, Rita to B6 and the calendar to B4. They will be back in their normal place next week. By Kurt Backscheider By Kurt Backscheider Bohannon
Your Community Press newspaper serving Addyston, Bridgetown, Cheviot, Cleves, Covedale, Dent, Green Township, Mack, Miami Township, North Bend, Westwood E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com We d n e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 2, 2009 B E C A U S E C O M M U N I T Y M AT T E R S PRESS Web site: communitypress.com 50� Volume 84 Number 3 � 2009 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Father Lou and Rita Heikenfeld, along with our weekly Things to Do in Your Neighborhood have moved � but just for this week. In order to preview the boys high school basketball season, we have moved Father Lou to B5, Rita to B6 and the calendar to B4. They will be back in their normal place next week. Moved this week JEDD helps with roads By Kurt Backscheider firstname.lastname@example.com Neighbors who care Maybe they delivered a home-cooked meal when you were under the weather, or watched your children while you ran a quick errand, or helped you with yard work. They are Neighbors Who Care, and we think they deserve recognition. Again this year, the Western Hills Press will devote one of our holiday issues to honoring those in the community who have given a bit of themselves to make the lives of others better. No deed is too small (or too large). If you know a Neighbor Who Cares, tell us about them. You can nominate by sending an e-mail to memral@ communitypress.com, or by regular mail to Marc Emral, Community Press, 5556 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247. Include your name, address and phone number, as well as their name and contact information. JOSEPH FUQUA II/STAFF Elder running back Ben Coffaro rushes during the fourth quarter of the state Division I semifinal game Saturday. Elder fell one game short of returning to the state title game losing 24-20 to Hilliard Davidson. See more on B1 Just short Surveying school thoughts Vertical windows By Kurt Backscheider firstname.lastname@example.com Three Rivers: Do you want new building? "It seems like a really good deal to me," she said. Bohannon said the district must decide soon whether a new pre-kinderBohannon garten through sixth-grade school, pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school or pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school would be the best option for Three Rivers, if and when the community should decide to proceed with building a new school. She said it doesn't matter how many grade levels the new school encompasses, but the state's 50 percent share is only for one building. She said the new school must include pre-kindergarten through first-grade because those were the grade levels at Hitchens. She said administrators are working with an architect, the Ohio Schools Facilities Commission and a construction management company to determine the approximate costs associated with each of the three options. Kari Kuh, development director for Three Rivers, said they have sent surveys home to all the parents in the district to get feedback about the three options, but that's only the beginning. "We also want input from the community at large," she said. Do you know where this is in the Western Hills area? If not, it's time to go hunting in the neighborhood to see if you can find it. Send your best guess to westernhills@ communitypress.com or call 853-6287, along with your name. Deadline to call is noon Friday. If you're correct, we'll publish your name in next week's newspaper along with the correct answer. See last week's correct guessers on B10. Find your community's Web site by visiting Cincinnati.com/ community and looking for "Community News" near the top of the page. You'll find local news, sports, photos and events, tailored to where you live. You can even submit your own articles and photos using Share, our online submission tool. Online community To place an ad, call 242-4000. The Three Rivers Local School District is asking community members for input on an opportunity to build a new school in the district. Three Rivers Superintendent Rhonda Bohannon said the district was accepted for Ohio's Extreme Environmental Contamination Program after it was forced to close Meredith Hitchens Elementary School in Addyston in 2005 due to dangerous emissions from the Lanxess Corp. across the street. Now, because of support from local legislators, the Ohio School Facilities Commission will pay for 50 percent of the cost of a new school. When the district considered building two new schools in 2006, and requested a $54.5 million bond issue from voters, the state was only going to provide $4 million toward the project. "It's a huge change in the state share, and we're really excited about the opportunity," Bohannon said. She said the district will still have to pass a bond issue to pay for the other half of the cost to build a new school, but Three Rivers will not have to come up with nearly as much money as it would have had voters approved the August 2006 bond issue. Three Rivers Local School District sues over plant's pollution that closed elementary school See story, A4 "There is a big population of residents in our district who do not have children, and many who send their children to private, parochial or home schools." Kuh said the opportunity to build a new school is something that impacts the entire community, both by raising property values and property taxes for everyone. "It's important to get input from a broad spectrum of the population," she said. She said the survey is available on the district's Web site at www.threeriversschools.org. Hard copies are also available at the Addyston, Cleves and North Bend municipal buildings, as well as Miami Township Hall, the Miami Township Branch Library and the Miami Township Senior Center. Bohannon said the district hopes to make a decision on the matter by the end of January, and would like a great deal of feedback from the community. "We're trying to get the word out," she said. "We would love to hear from every single resident as to what their preference would be." Green Township and Cheviot officials are partnering to form a Joint Economic Development District at the site of the new Good Samaritan Hospital on Harrison Avenue. The Green Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 23, to establish a JEDD with Cheviot at the site, which is called the Western Ridge development. Cheviot officials are expected to have a public hearing on the matter sometime in December. "This is our first venture into this type of program," said Frank Hyle, the attorney for Green Township. "The idea behind a Joint Economic Development District is that a township can partner with a municipality for the purpose of facilitating economic development, to create jobs and employment opportunities and to improve the economic welfare for the township, the county and the city." He said the JEDD would establish a 1 percent earnings tax on salaries and other personal service income earned by individuals who work within the district, a 32-acre site being developed by Good Samaritan and BD Western Ridge LLC. The earnings tax does not apply to the construction workers who are building the facilities. Hyle said Cheviot will manage the tax program, and Green Township will provide police and fire services and roadway improvements to the development. He said revenue generated from the earnings tax will be divided between Cheviot and Green Township, with 20 percent going to Cheviot and 80 percent going to Green Township. Both Good Samaritan and BD Western Ridge have agreed to the establishment of a JEDD, Hyle said. "It's a win-win for everybody," he said. Green Township Trustee Tracy Winkler said the money from the earnings tax will allow the township to recoup the money it is paying to improve the roadway for the development. "The fact that we were approached by Good Samaritan Hospital with the idea that they wanted us to help with the roadway improvements opened the door for us to enter into the Joint Economic Development District," she said. "We think it's a good partnership." Trustee Tony Upton said the earnings tax not only helps the township pay for the police, fire and other services the hospital may need, but it also is a way to supplement the estate tax the township receives. He said the estate tax is a big revenue producer for the township, but the township is never certain from one year to the next how much it will receive in estate taxes. A2 Western Hills Press December 2, 2009 News fish dinners at the American Legion Post on East State Road The traditional holiday parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, with the guest of honor, Santa, and his wife, Mrs. Claus, riding a fire truck through town. The Taylor High School Band will also perform after the parade, weather permitting. Look for food and entertainment scattered throughout the village during the Christmas festival. The Cleves Fire House will have crafters, food and fire truck rides. At the Cleves Municipal Building, there will be a Santa's workshop with festival style games for children and pictures with Santa sponsored by the Cleves-Three Rivers Kiwanis. Cleves Presbyterian Church will welcome youngsters to Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. "Evensong," featuring music of the season with guest artists, will be at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. LogoArt-Schwartz's will have the 15th annual Jingle Bell Jazz, featuring the Earl Waldman Trio with vocalist Lynne Scott, plus special guests Saturday at 1 p.m. and Elvis will enter into the holiday spirit at the Round Table Restaurant from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Merrilee's Trustworthy Supply sponsors a coloring contest on Friday and Saturday and there will be a pony and live animals for the youngsters from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. You can paint Christmas ornaments at North Bend Masonic Lodge No. 346 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Miami Township Hall will feature crafters, free face painting, entertainment, food and drinks Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and drawings for two turkey basket raffles, sponsored by the Cleves Christmas Committee will be at 6 p.m. Saturday. The Miami Township Library will offer buttons, crafts, kids and teen bookmarks, face painting and cookies on Saturday, and the Miami Township Senior Center will also feature crafters, entertainment, food, baked goods and candy on Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There also will be a train display sponsored by the Cleves Christmas Committee on Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are carriage rides at PNC Bank on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. and crafts will be available both days. The event is a tradition for many families in the community. "I think it gives people the chance to come out and meet up with their neighbors and enjoy the season," said Tiffiney Myers, treasurer of the Christmas in the Village committee. Myers said the committee thanks merchants for their contributions and everyone involved in the event preparation. cincinnati.com/community Christmas in Village kicks off holidays By Jennie Key email@example.com Look for the spirit of Christmas in Cleves this weekend, as the 22nd annual Christmas in the Village event kicks off. The opening ceremonies will begin at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Cleves Municipal Building, with music from the Oak Hills Marching Band and youngsters from Three Rivers Elementary School. Also featured from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday night are Index Classifieds.....................................C Father Lou ...................................B5 Food.............................................B6 Obituaries....................................B7 Police...........................................B8 Real estate ................................B10 Sports ..........................................B1 Viewpoints ..................................A9 Paxton, Parker and Preston Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I am real excited for christmas to come. Could you please bring me some toys, like a roller coaster, a ball pit and a guitar. I've tried to be a good boy this year. Love, Parker, 4 christmas. 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Dear Santa, My name is Preston and I am also almost two. I'll be happy with anything that I get. I like everything my brothers have. I really like balls, trains, cars and my Dear Santa, My name is Paxton and mommy's pots and pans. I I am almost two. I have really do try to be a good really grown up this year. I boy Santa. like tranis (a lot) and hats Love, and books. I'll be happy Preston, 2 with anything I get for source for answers for Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio Answers on Aging "The Church busybody (Cora Read of Price Hill, far left) has plenty of advice for the ministry staff as they prepare for Christmas in the new play debuting Dec. 2-5 at Cincinnati Christian University in Price Hill. Also pictured, from left, are: Josh Rutledge of Cincinnati, Josh Travis of Alexandria, Ky., Julie Baker of Delhi, and Brandon Weiss of Colerain Township. PROVIDED. answers on aging." ." CCU has Christmas dinner theater Cincinnati Christian University presents "Changed by a Baby," in a dinner theater setting Dec. 2-5. Produced by the school's music and worship department and the theater organization, the student musical theater production will have a dinner served at 6 p.m. and curtain at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 2700 Glenway Ave. "Christmas Dinner Theater is a great start to the Christmas season," said Producer Brenda Lang, music professor at CCU and Delhi resident. "This is a family-oriented show, and our guests will get to know our students as they see them doing everything from performing to serving." The original drama, "Changed by a Baby," was written by Paul Friskney of Covedale, communication arts professor at CCU. Live Christmas music of varied styles is performed throughout the play by the CCU choirs and the Christmas Dinner Theater orchestra, under the direction of music professor Gary Gregory of Delhi Township. 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Space is limited, RSVP to Lisa Baab at 481-8555, ext. 9, or e-mail Tom Keller at email@example.com by noon, Monday, Dec. 7. Some background on TIPRA, Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005: � The $100,000 income limit is repealed by TIPRA for a person holding a traditional IRA to convert it to a Roth IRA, and the conversion opportunity only applies in 2010. � Tax liability for conversion can be deferred until 2011 and 2012. � There may be tax and future income benefits to make this conversion. Three Rivers sues over pollution Gannett News Service Four years ago, the 370student Meredith Hitchens Elementary School was evacuated because of air pollution. It never reopened. This week, Three Rivers Local Local School District filed a lawsuit in state court against the former and current owners of a plastics plant near still-shuttered school. The school district seeks compensatory and punitive damages, which could pay JOSEPH FUQUA II/STAFF Cleves resident Lesley Kraus rests after winning the 100th running of the 10K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Kraus was a first-time winner with a time of 37:02. Kraus, 22 and a senior at University of Cincinnati, said she took the lead for good with about a mile to go. "I thought I was pretty far up. Someone said there was a girl about 10 seconds ahead, and then I caught her and passed her." She was a member of Taylor High School's 2004 girls' Division II state-champion cross country squad. Race winner For the best BMX in town... triple damages if awarded. The district also is opposing a proposed $3.1 million settlement between federal and state environmental agencies and the plant's current owner, Ineos Abs USA Corp., and former owner, Lanxess Corp. Attorneys Stanley Chesley and Louise Roselle, who represent Three Rivers, said that emissions from the plant continue to exceed EPA standards for safety. The lawsuit refers to high levels of butadiene, a known human carcinogen, and acrylonitrile, a probable carcinogen, in air around the school. Federal and state Environmental Protection Agencies cited Lanxess for 2004 and 2005 releases of both toxins. The state EPA ordered Hitchens school evacuated. The school has since figured prominently in national news stories about air pollution around schools. After USA Today's stories revealing elevated pollution levels around dozens of U.S. schools, federal authorities announced in March they will spend $2.25 million monitoring air around 62 schools in 22 states. 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Accepting reservations for group of 4 or more Custom Catering � Complete Dinners $11.00 (513) 574-5613 � 6166 Bridgetown Road Open Christmas Eve 4pm - 9pm 0000368958 News December 2, 2009 Western Hills Press A5 Holiday on the Hill tradition continues By Kurt Backscheider firstname.lastname@example.com Eventful weekend The fifth annual Holiday on the Hill runs Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6. Below is a schedule of events, times and locations for the weekend. Friday, Dec. 4 Light the Hill, 6-7 p.m., at Seton High School. The Elder and Seton Singers will begin performing at 6 p.m. on Seton's front lawn. U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus will light the Christmas tree at 6:15 p.m. Dunham Recreation Center will have crafts for children, and free hot chocolate, coffee and desserts at 6:30 p.m. The Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Seton Performance Hall. Dunham Recreation Center will host a Pre-Princess Party for 3- to 5-year-olds at 6 p.m. The cost is $3 per child. The Sunset Players will perform "Cinderella" at 7 p.m., at are also being interpreted in sign language by members of the Deaf Institute this year, U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus will switch on the lights. "It's a great way to kick off the holiday season," Andriacco said. "Anything that is going on in Price Hill is going on the weekend of Holiday on the Hill." For a complete list of the events taking place over the weekend, visit Price Hill Ann Andriacco said a couple of years ago someone attending one of the Holiday on the Hill events approached her and told her they could really see the weekend celebration becoming a tradition for the neighborhood. "We like that idea, and we want to keep it going," Andriacco said. The tradition continues again this year with the fifth annual Holiday on the Hill weekend, which runs Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6. Price Hill Will's Arts Community Action Team started the event as a way to promote the arts in the neighborhood and encourage people to do their holiday shopping in Price Hill. Each year the committee invites Price Hill organizations, businesses and schools to open their doors during the first weekend in December and provide the community with a glimpse of all the things they do for the neighborhood, said Andriacco, a member of the Arts community action team. She said many businesses and organizations will provide hot chocolate and breakfast with Santa, and carolers serenade shoppers as they bounce from store to store. "Let's all get in the holiday spirit, have a great time and shop at home," she said. Seton High School is hosting a children's holiday fair this year, and next door at Elder High School the Schaeper Center will be a venue for musical performances and an art show, she said. Students from area schools paint storefront windows on businesses throughout Price Hill. Shops will have flyers with a scavenger hunt taking folks around to all the painted storefronts, and she said those who take time to search out the windows will be entered to win prizes. "We have more windows being painted this year than ever before," Andriacco said. She said the Light the Hill ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Seton High School, marks the beginning of the festivities for the weekend. After the Elder and Seton Singers perform a few holiday favorites, which the Dunham Arts Building. Call 588-4988 for tickets. The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents "Miracle on 34th Street" at 8 p.m. Call 241-8165 for tickets. Cincinnati Christian University Dinner Theater will perform "Changed by a Baby" at 6:30 p.m. Call 244-8165 for details. Saturday, Dec. 5 Elder High School Schaeper Center becomes a music venue from 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10:15 a.m. � Elder Band. 11 a.m. � Elder Steel Drum Band. 11:30 a.m. � St. Lawrence Church's Eagle's Wings Choir. Noon � Dunham Choraliers. 1 p.m. � Elder/Seton Chorus. 1:30 p.m. � St. Dominic's Blackhawk Singers. 2 p.m. � Blues in the School. 2:30 p.m. � Under 21 Jam Band. Price Hill Recreation Center will host Breakfast with Santa, basket raffles and bingo from 8Will's Web site www.pricehillwill.org. at 11 a.m. The Sunset Players will perform "Cinderella" at 2 p.m., at the Dunham Arts Building. Call 588-4988 for tickets. Christmas ornament making takes place at The Women's Connection from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price Hill Historical Society will have an open house and cookies with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Covedale Branch Library hosts Rufus the Holiday Reading Dog from 11 a.m. to noon; holiday button making from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Drinks & Desserts from 10 a.m. to noon. The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents "Miracle on 34th Street" at 8 p.m. Call 241-8165 for tickets. Street Caroling (Dec. 5) Eagle's Wings Choir will perform at 10:30 a.m. at the Covedale theater; 12:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Corner and 1:15 p.m. at Grote Barber & Salon. Blackhawk Singers will sing at 11:30 a.m. at the Covedale theater; 12:30 p.m. at Grote Barber and 2:15 p.m. at St. Lawrence Corner. Sisters of Charity will perform at 1 p.m. at the Covedale theater. Arts & Crafts (Dec. 5) Art exhibit and sale at Elder High School's Schaeper Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children's Holiday Fair from 9-11 a.m. at Seton High School. Family Holiday Activities at the Price Hill Branch Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 Price Hill Historical Society: Open house; book and craft sale; and book signing by Roy Hotchkiss for "The Collected Old Curmudgeon" from noon to 2 p.m. The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts presents "Miracle on 34th Street" at 2 p.m. Call 241-8165 for tickets. The Sunset Players will perform "Cinderella" at 2 p.m., at the Dunham Arts Building. 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Mark Klusman, Elder alum and faculty member, has been involved in the drive since it began. He delivers the food and toys several businesses are selling Christmas mugs. Mugs are $5 each and 100 percent of the proceeds goes to the Food and Toy Drive. Mugs may be purchased at Baron Engraving, Grote Barber Shop, Price Hill Chili, the Elder Spirit Store and the Elder Alumni Office. Reglaze It! $35 EARLY RESERVATIONS per A MUST! person Call for our catering prices! Our fine food is also available for outside catering for the Holidays and other special occasions! www.thewoodlandshall.com 513-771-8827 Uglytub.com 0000370709 This year's Elder mug. PROVIDED. The Picture Frame Company 0000371005 wumc.cc Solid Wood Cabinets 20 Lft Of SolidWood Cabinets Start @1199 Plywood sides and Drawers No Particleboard A.W. GRAHAM LUMBER LLC 137 MADDOX PIKE, FLEMINGSBURG, KY 41041 PH 1-877-845-9663 PH 606-845-9663 www.grahamlumber.com 0000368528 directly to homes. "People are so genuinely thankful," he said. 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The board of trustees accepted a bid and purchased salt from Morton Salt Co. in June. Green Township Public Services Director Fred Schlimm said the township paid $62.59 per ton for salt for the 2009-2010 winter season. He said the cheaper price translates into about $135,000 in savings from last year. Green Township typically goes through roughly 4,000 tons of salt each winter when treating township roads, he said. This year township crews will also operate plows and salt trucks out of the former Schwab Excavating property on Blue Rock Road, which the township purchased this summer when the business closed. Schlimm said the township will build a satellite salt dome on the property next spring, but crews will run out of the facility this winter. He said opening a second location for salt trucks allows the township to better serve residents of White Oak and Monfort Heights. "There have been times Local governments save money on salt By Kurt Backscheider email@example.com In an economy where money is tight for everyone, local municipalities have been able to find savings in at least one area. The salt used to treat snow-covered and icy winter roads is less expensive this year. "The cost is way down from what it was last year," said Cheviot Safety Service Director Steve Neal. "Our salt dome will be filled by the first of the year." Neal said this year the city was able to purchase salt for $62.71 per ton. Last year the city had to pay $124.67 per ton, he said. Danny Gibbons, top, and Matt Cohen, of Fuller Motor Delivery, push road salt into a spreading machine while making a delivery of 20 tons of salt to Cheviot. Local municipalities did not have to spend as much money this year on road salt to treat winter roads because salt prices are lower this year. when our drivers headed to the northern section of the township have had to sit in traffic on North Bend Road for more than an hour, and unlike police cruisers and fire engines, people don't have to pull over to the side of the road for our salt trucks," he said. "Now we will be able to dispatch crews from this new facility. The residents will see a quicker response already this winter right off the bat." KURT BACKSCHEIDER/STAFF for women Weave Tote Handbags Viva & Free Time for women WOMEN'S 4-12, slim-triple wide Time Out TM for men MEN's 6-15, slim-triple wide Herzog appearing in `Holiday Follies' Bridgetown resident and WKRC-TV Local 12 anchor/reporter Bob Herzog will appear as Ted in "Holiday Follies" with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. The production is Dec. 4 through Dec. 6, Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St. Herzog has appeared in many local productions, including "Disney's High School Musical" and "To Kill a Mockingbird." In "Holiday Follies," a tour bus full of musical performers is stranded in a snow bank until Herzog Santa, and friends come to the rescue. Holiday Follies is for families with children ages 4 and older. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Tickets for each production are $20, $18 and $7, and are available by calling 569-8080, ext. 10, or visiting www.livenation.com. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati also will present weekday performances of "Holiday Follies" for students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours Dec. 4 and Dec. 8 through Dec. 11. Call Pam Young at 569-8080, ext. 13. There also will be a Breakfast with Santa at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Tickets are $40, including a ticket to the show, or $25 for breakfast only. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 569-8080, ext. 13. 12195 Princeton Pike Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4 TRI-COUNTY (just north of I-275) Our Gift to You $ 513-671-7463 MONTGOMERY 9917 Montgomery Rd Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 Not valid with other discounts or previous purchases. 0000370613 513-791-7463 with each purchase of shoes or handbag thru 12-12-09 Please bring in this coupon to receive YOUR DISCOUNT! 1000 OFF � Here's the lowdown on continued high-quality care. Mercy's two West side hospitals will continue to provide you high-quality care. Mercy Hospitals Mt. Airy and Western Hills are consistently rated among the top 5% of hospitals nationally for patient safety, which speaks highly of our commitment to exceptional care and service. There is a great sense of joy, pride and anticipation over our new hospital that is scheduled to open in 2014. Until that time, Mercy Hospitals Mt. Airy and Western Hills will continue to provide high-quality medical care along with new and enhanced services--the kind that you've come to expect without interruption. Continued care for 150 years past...and future. Part of the Mercy Circle of Caring. We look forward to continuing to care for you at Mercy Hospitals Mt. Airy and Western Hills. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit www.mercywest.com. 0000370623 SCHOOLS December 2, 2009 Western Hills Press A7 ACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS Your Community Press newspaper serving Addyston, Bridgetown, Cheviot, Cleves, Covedale, Dent, Green Township, Mack, Miami Township, North Bend, Westwood Editor Marc Emral | firstname.lastname@example.com | 853-6264 communitypress.com PRESS The Seton Vocal Ensemble and Santa Claus will be appearing several times at Seton this Christmas season. The ensemble are, from left in front, Anna Marsala, Rachel Dolerhie, Kelsey Kahny, Anna Combs, Nikki Rogers, Cassidy Ashcraft, Jenna Kuhl and Natalie Palmer; in back from left, Elle Schwarz, Kelly Alexander, Becca Meese, Maureen Ray, Santa Claus, Lauren Ulmer, Carly Ranks, Liza Hartke, Jaclyn Hyde and Sarah Ritter. PROVIDED. Seton hosts family Christmas events Sam Schloemer of the state board of education recently presented an excellent with distinction banner to the Oak Hills Local School District's administrative team. Oak Hills is celebrating eight straight years of excellent ratings. This is the first year the district has been rated excellent with distinction. Pictured from front left are Jay Kemen and Tracy Pirkle; second row, Treasurer Ronda Johnson, Sharon Wood, Sandy Bauman, Sam Schloemer, and Superintendent Todd Yohey; third row, Jeff Langdon and Robert Sehlhorst. Not pictured are Michael Amos and Sonny Tudor. Excellent administrators PROVIDED. Seton High School hosts the Holiday on the Hill Tree Lighting on the front lawn at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, followed by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Seton Performance Theatre. The lighting and the orchestra, Metropolitan Singers and Children's Chorus events are free. Seton, Volunteers of America Action Team and Holiday on the Hill host a Children's Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 � 11 a.m. in the Seton Commons. This free family event features crafts, cookies and of course, pictures with Santa! The Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series Christmas Concert is Saturday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. The concert features performances by Seton and Elder vocal and instrumental groups. Tickets are available at www.setoncincinnati.org or call 471-2600, ext. 132. On Saturday Dec. 19, the Seton-Elder Drama Club presents a holiday double feature: CSI � Christmas Scene Investigators and Merry Christmas Charlie Brown. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons with the cast meet and greet followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Seton Theatre. All children and grade school students are admitted free, adult tickets are available at the door for $6. LUNCH MENUS Thursday, Dec. 3 � Chicken tenders and dinner roll or turkey breast chef salad, waffle fries, orange half. Friday, Dec. 4 � Coney dog or turkey ham/breast chef salad, carrot coins, pears. Monday, Dec. 7 � Mini corn dogs or chicken tenders chef salad, vegetable soup with crackers, apricots. Tuesday, Dec. 8 � Three-way chili with oyster crackers or turkey ham chef salad, corn, mixed fruit. Wednesday, Dec. 9 � Turkey and gravy with dinner roll or fajita chicken chef salad, mashed potatoes, peaches. Cincinnati Public Schools Elementary La Salle High School welcomed four new faculty members this school year. Pictured from left are physics teacher Edwin Keener, computer teacher Evan Carroll, history teacher Ariel Warsaw and religion teacher, the Rev. Shawn Landenwitch. New teachers PROVIDED. HONOR ROLLS Oak Hills High School The follwoing students were inadvertently left off the honor roll list: Christopher Vollrath. 4.00 honor roll: Paige Hedrick, Matthew Murphy, Daniel Rapking, Kaleb Sisson, Anna Sullivan and Camerin Tucker. 3.50-3.99 honor roll: Cammy Abel, Joshua Allen, Miranda Bechtol, Travis Creemer, Brandy Crouse, Megan Dolan, Mariah Dooley, Mark Ellsberry, Olivia Hardtke, Cheyenne Hawk, Danyelle Helton, Evan Koons, Rebecca Kreimer, Trent Lammers, Nichole Lay, Amanda Malicoat, Angelique McGee, Nathan Meyer, Elizabeth Mooney, Ashley Niece, Monica Niemann, Felecia Patrick, Amber Popplewell, Sarasota Proffitt, Emily Russo, Rachel Schatzman, Branden Strochinsky, Nigel Sullivan, Alex Swango and Joshua Williams. 3.00-3.49 honor roll: Christy Baldwin, Emily Bates, Jacob Blanton, Kayla Bradford, Ashley Braun, Cora Brink, Joshua Byess, Mitchell Combs, Garrett Corcoran, Jessica Creech, Taylor Dailey, Seth Davis, Angel Deaton, Timothy Dole, Ashley Fossitt, Olivia Fox, Tayler Godar, Tyler Hafer, Rowan Harrison, Ryan Hubbard, Kayla Huff, Halle Kendall, Mitchell Kleimeyer, Dylan Lee, Rebecca Limerick, Zachery Lindner, Patrick McAdams, Alec McCoy, Ralph Meckstroth, Tanya Parrett, Jessica Piotrowski, Adam Schneider, Stevie Schroot, Adam Schutz, Heather Sutton, Krystal Trifilio, Victoria Wasserbauer, Jeffery Williams, Matthew Williams, Wendy Woodmansee, Kierstin Woodward and Cady Wullenweber. 4.00 honor roll: Michael Chapman, Muirisha Lavender, Emily Meyer, Justin Rueve. 3.50-3.99 honor roll: Jeremiah Alejandro, Samantha Bernhardt, Zachary Brisker, Gregor Bundy, Tara Campisano, Ines Crnkovic, Joella Fantetti, Olivia Geiger, Brian Henle, Laura Kempf, Alison Krebs, Philip Krinsky, Emily Lakamp, Allison Litmer, Allisin Mersch, Jacob Miller, Amanda Nienaber, Nicole Nuss, Erica Oldfield, Shelby Peace, Patrick Pennington, Krista Pohlmeyer, Jacob Proffitt, Bradley Rapking, Benjamin Sander, Jason Sauer, Brandon Seibel, Benjamin Webb, Sean Weisgerber, Timothy Wise and Lauren Wood. 3.00-3.49 honor roll: Zachary Beck, Carissa Gandenberger, Michael Harvey, Kala Howe, Randall Keyer, John King, Elizabeth Laake, Kassidi Lawson, Emily Leigh, Aaron Magly, Leah Magly, Marissa Moerlein, Haley Ohmer, Bess Oppenheimer, Louanne Pfister, Lindsey Seal, Marian Thompson, Billy Trent, Megan Vollrath and Erika Winterhalter. Seniors Sophomores Freshmen Highest honors: Colin Devine, Jacob Finkbeiner, Brooke Hater, Emily Hinton, Kellie Marshall and Kristen Petronio. High honors: Ashley Amend, Corinne Baum, Danielle Bestfelt, Emily Brannon, Alexis Crosby, Simon Gamel, Hannah Inman, Madison Jasper, Michelle Jennrich, Leah Kathmann, Trisha Kellogg, Kathleen Licht, Joseph Moster, Kelley Murray, Andrew Richardson, Connor Sullivan, Emily Volz and Mara Witsken. Honors: Cara Davenport, Giuseppina Hoehn, Tanner Howell, Dakota Kathman, Ashley Keppel, Samuel Kisakye, Amanda Koppers, Justin Lange, Ashley Makin, Robert Saylor, Kaitlyn Stenger and Kara Warman. Sophomores Juniors High honors: Madison Paul, Lauren Sommer and Markus Sullen. High honors: Brooke Hutchinson and Molly Mersmann. Honors: Steven Crespo and Emily Gooch. High honors: Brendan Elchynski. Honors: Kelsey Howard and Breann Krier. 4.00 honor roll: Christyna Clayton and Rebecca Schmidt. 3.50-3.99 honor roll: Kenneth Addison, Andrew Asimus, Anthony Bennett, James Clark, Ryan Deffinger, Lindsey Derstadt, Karen Getz, Andrew Harvey, Bradley Hines, Jonathan Ingle, Stacy Johnston, Christopher Klaine, Michael Kolkmeier, Jared Lee, Sabrina Lemmink, Caitlyn Lloyd, Kayla McCarthy, Korie Meadows, Kevin Penn, Douglass Rouster, Matthew Salamone, Ian Sander, Jordan Sandling, Kristin Sauer, Dylan Scholtes, William Shultz, Mary Stafford, Bobbi Von Luehrte, Samantha Williams and Steven Wise. 3.00-3.49 honor roll: Stephanie Bates, Melanie Corbett, Brady Corcoran, Candace Creek, Timothy Crofford, Pauline Diener, Emily Dolan, Christopher Fasbinder, Allyson Gillum, Mitchell Gramann, Bethany Heffelmire, Felecia Janson, Paige Jones, Tara Joseph, Tyler Kincade, Jason Krummen, Matthew Lakamp, Cody Laws, Angela Marco, Shawn McAdams, Elizabeth McCafferty, Justin Merz, Jonathan Nickoson, Brandon Oliver, Jennifer Reatherford, Valeria Rheaume, Roshelle Rhodes, Ryan Rutowski, Allie Sander, John Staubach, Timothy Steele, Jeffrey Thompson, Kelli Townsley, Jonathan Wilburn and Aislyn Wise. 3.50-3.99 honor roll: Abigail Baker. 3.00-3.49 honor roll: Karina Luna. Brown, Mykayla Cassidy, Stephanie Cline, Mary Grace Comer, Emily Davis, Hannah DeZarn, Jane Eby, Maria Finnell, Lydia Fischesser, Emily Friedmann, Katherine Gandenberger, Lisa Gasparec, Emily hartmann, Taylor Hayes, Therese Herzog, Ashley Hessling, Megan Johnson, Abbie Kemble, Elizabeth Kenkel, Rebecca Klapper, Courtney Kurzhals, Emily Kurzhals, Caitlyn Lipps, Marissa McPhillips, Nazret Michael, Megan Mitchell, Amy Pellegrino, Jennifer Peterman, Staphanie Pieper, Brianna Sallee-Thomas, Sarah Schmitt, Zoe Scott, Grace Simpson, Hanna Smith, Sara Staggs, Jordan Stevens, Kelsey Stevens, Molly Stowe, Callie Talbot, Megan Treft, Rebecca Tumlin and Emily Wernke. First honors: Jennifer Boehm, Anna Bross, Melissa Burns, Lauren Dehne, Emily Diersing, Kelsie Dirksing, Amy Feie, Morgan Fuller, Rachel Glankler, Kayla Grosheim, Alexandra Harter, Rebecca Heidemann, Erin Kissinger, Jennifer Langen, Allison Loechtenfeldt, Brianna McCrea, Erin McNamara, Elizabeth Miller, Erin Newell, Meghan Pope, Holly Reckers, Kelsey Redmond, Morgan Redrow, Carly Ruwan, Emily Schroer, Sarah Schwab, Lauren Seibert, Halle Specht, Hannah Stowe, Megan Tritschler and Amber Volmer. Second honors: Jami Aufderbeck, Corinne Bachman, Emma Bunke, Abigail Bussard, Courtney Campbell, Sarah Cole, Abby Cruse, Lindsey Dinkelacker, Bernadette DiStasi, Jennifer Drout, Anna Eggleston, Clara Frey, Angela Funk, Eva Gilker, Rachel Haney, Cayli Harrison, Emma Hauer, Grace Jung, Lauren Kayse, Jessica Kerley, Stephanie Kerley, Olivia Luken, Elizabeth Maffey, Amanda Maurmeier, Erin McBreen, Colleen McHenry, Kelsey Niehauser, Elizabeth Odenbeck, Monica Phipps, Abigail Rebholz, Abby Rechel, Lauren Rhein, Meagan Riesenbeck, Livia Sabato, Marissa Sander, Morgan Schoener, Catherine Schultz, Marissa Sharbell, Shannon St. George, Ashley Stacey, Brooke Stock, Emily Storm, Madeline Tucker, Jacquelyn Voet, Lindsey Weesner, Alexandra Wilkens, McKenzie Wills and Elizabeth Winter. Sophomores Pieper, Magdalena Poplis, Melissa Rapien, Elizabeth Ruwe, Allison Schneider, Mandolin Schreck, Jessica Seger, Ashley St. John, Taylor Sturwold, Madison Teliski, Megan Wanstrath and Nicole Williams. Second honors: Madeline Armstrong, Alexa Benjamin, Kelly Biggs, Kaitlin Bigner, Melanie Bosse, Kari Davis, Elizabeth Duccilli, Catherine Dugan, Emily Farmer, Jennifer Herzog, Emma Jones, Kassandra Kurzhals, Erika Leonard, Krista Lorenz, Madeline Meinhardt, Jacklyn Meyer, Kaitlyn Miller, Annamarie Mosier, Monica Murphy, Sara Oberjohann, Michelle Peterman, Victoria Pfeiffer, Alyson Ruch, Kelsey Schaible, Kimberly Schloemer, Megan Schmees, Alexis Schmitz, Aubrey Schulz, Samantha Seiler, Heather Smith, Leah Smith, Amanda Stephens, Sarah Strawser, Sarah Tebelman, Ashley Tomlinson, Samantha Turner, Morgan Wagner, Whitney Wassler, Emily Wellbrock, Chelsea Wendling, Savanna Zappasodi and Zoe Zeszut. First honors: Perin Acito, Anna Ahlrichs, Marissa Artmayer, Katelyn Bachus, Adelyn Boyle, Samantha Buschle, Adrienne Bussard, Gina Carmosino, Camille Chiappone, Kelly Collins, Maggie Cosker, Emma Cunningham, Jessica Daily, Amy Felix, Kristen Gallagher, Rachel Gattermeyer, Beth Heidemann, Kari Hetzel, Amanda Huschart, Kathryn Jauch, Carli Kahny, Kristen Kayse, Margaret Kissinger, Mary Knight, Audrey Koopman, Julia Kramer, Karina Kurzhals, Stacey Kurzhals, Megan Larkins, Elizabeth Mahon, Kathryn Maltry, Emily Maly, Olivia Meinhardt, Emily Meyer, Hannah Mueller, Sydney Murray, Stephanie Neiheisel, Rebecca Niederhausen, Erin O'Brien, Kelly O'Brien, Hannah Rechel, Erin Reilly, Maria Ricke, Chelsea Rosfeld, Erin Rowekamp, Elaine Simpson, Allison Smith, Heidi Stautberg, Alison Stevens, Caroline Sullivan, Samantha Theders, Danielle Thiemann, Michelle Weber, Madelynne Whelan, Nicole Woelfel, Mallory Workman and Hannah Zimmerman. Second honors: Alexandra Avery, Anna Bengel, Hannah Borell, Megan Brandt, Emma Broerman, Emily Caldwell, Alexandria Davis, Hannah Davis, Lauren DiMenna, Lindsay Doll, Julie Drout, Abby Durso, Kaitlyn Hartinger, Michelle Heidemann, Jessica Hiatt, Molly Kollmann, Mary Rose Leisring, Catherine Louis, Erica Lovell, Carly Mazza, Michelle Meier, Lisa Merz, Katie Mootz, Maureen Mulligan, Julie Murray, Rebecca Nocheck, Christina O'Hara, Alyssa Pretty, Brittany Rauh, Becky Riegler, Michelle Rollison, Emily Schmitt, Hannah Schwab, Maria Sabato, Regine Tunheim, Eleanor Ventre, Rebecca Walton, Sarah Wiehe, Kelly Winter and Sarah Witsken. Seniors Seniors Vocational Taylor High School Freshmen Juniors The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. 4.00 honor roll: Jamie Weimer. 3.50-3.99 honor roll: James Ashcraft, Lance Craig, Spencer Craig, Braden Crouse, Theodore Graham, Danielle Hale, Samuel Harper, Joshua Hensley, Gretchen Kolkmeier, Elizabeth Larkins, Mitchell Martini, Tyler Martini, McKenzie McDaniel, Kameron Penn, Elizabeth Puck, Briana Redden, Braden Sullivan, James Wagner, Austin Wanek and David Webb. 3.00-3.49 honor roll: Alexander Alden, Jeremy Blake, Corey Forschbach, Connor Grout, Anna Handermann, Randy Hartman, Brooke Heflin, Constance Hester, Andrew Hines, Logan Hygh, Kyle Isaacs, Simon James, Kirstin Kempf, Paul Lemmink, Austin Lloyd, Gabriel Merk, Ethan Oldfield, Andrew Pope, Andrew Redden, Brandon Redden, Ryan Salamone, Kelsie Schwendenmann, Taylor Shinkle and Mother of Mercy High School Freshmen The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. First honors: Melina Artmayer, Sarah Bailey, Haley Baker, Rachel Barkalow, Kristen Bauer, Angela Blake, Ellen Bley, Katherine Brossart, Laura Burkart, Elizabeth David, Kerri Davis, Abigail Dinkelacker, Amy Dirksing, Gareila Discepoli, Hannah Donnellon, Sara Freking, Erin Glankler, Jamie Heidel, Rachael Hester, Ashley Humphrey, Molly James, Rebecca Kaiser, Kelsey Kleiman, Katherine Ledermeier, Anna Lynd, Caroline Meyer, Jessica Michael, Rosa Molleran, Kristen O'Conner, Laura Raphael, Kimberly Reynolds, Katherine Ruwe, Christina Schmidt, Alexandra Souders, Nicole Stephan, Elizabeth Trentman, Maggie Walsh, Kelsey Watts, Kristen Weber, Brittney Welborne, Kelley Wiegman and Jenna Zappasodi. Second honors: Ashlee Barker, Erin Biehl, Sarah Bode, Kristen Brauer, Katilynn Juniors First honors: Nikole Barkalow, Elizabeth Bley, Mary Burger, Allison Cremering, Megan Dechering, Katie Deitsch, Hannah Dorsey, Katherine Dowling, Cassondra Dreiling, Melissa Farmer, Sara Fieger, Mariele Fluegeman, Traci Garcia, Allison Hart, Jenna Hartmann, Katelyn Hautman, Mara Huber, Megan Humphrey, Brittany Janszen, Megan Jones, Sarah Lukas, Catherine Minning, Sarah Mosteller, Katherine Moster, Terese Ostendorf, Kelly A8 Western Hills Press December 2, 2009 News BRIEFLY The Cleves-Three Rivers Kiwanis sponsors its 41st annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Miami Township Hall, 122 S. Miami Ave. The cost for adults is $5 and younth 12 to 4 pay $4. Children 3 and under eat free. Library sessions help job seekers A series of workshops will be held at various Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County locations to help job seekers. For more information about jobs and career resources available at the Public Library, visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Sessions are: � R�sumee 101 � 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Delhi Township branch library, 5095 Foley Road, 369-6019; and 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Madeira branch, 7200 Miami Ave., 369-6028. Learn the basics of putting your r�sum� together from scratch of give your existing r�sum� a boost with SuperJobs Center staff. Registration is required. � Interview Tips and Techniques � 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Corryville branch, 2802 Vine St. Learn effective tips and techniques to help you ace the interview and win the job! Participants will also learn about the importance of thank you letters, networking, and informational interviewing. Presented by Andrea Ellis from the Human Resources Department of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Registration required. Call 369-6034 to register. � Interview Prep � 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Main Library, 800 Vine St., downtown, 269-6900. Pancake breakfast Along with the breakfast, there will be face painting, Christmas bingo, crafts and, of course, Santa. Each child also can decorate their very own Christmas cookie. Pictures with Santa and handmade Christmas ornaments are extra. For questions and reservations call Rosemary at 922-3392. cial performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Tickets are $21 for adults and $19 for senior citizens and students. Buy tickets online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com, or at the box office at 241-6550. Group F luded FREE inc embers. y for all m alth e! a Valu sults/Sptina ing/Yoga Re it n ur He Start Yo le Today! Lifesty MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION Now thru Dec. 24th The St. Xavier High School Mother's Club will host An Elegant Christmas Xperience from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the school, 600 W. North Bend Road in Finneytown. Guests will enjoy the club's annual Christmas boutique, main awards raffle, choice basket raffle, door prizes, luncheon and professionally produced fashion show. Tickets are $40 per person. Reservation can be made online at www.stxavier.org/mcblrfs09. Community members who do not attend the luncheon can shop the Christmas boutique from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 7617815, ext. 874, or e-mail email@example.com. St. X Christmas SAVE 50% OFF YOUR FIRST FULL MONTH'S PAYMENT! No monthly contracts! JOIN NOW AND Live happier and healthier at 5490 Muddy Creek Road 451-4233 www.westerntfc.com The place where friends come together to socialize, get fit and have fun! The Oak Hills cheerleaders will be serving up their 10th annual Breakfast with Santa Claus from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Oak Hills High School Commons, 3200 Ebenezer Road. The Oak Hills High School cheerleaders, along with the Oak Hills boys basketball teams, will be cooking and serving. The cost is $5 per person with a $1 discount with a canned food item to be donated to the Anderson Ferry Food Pantry. Holiday cheer Families are invited to spend Sunday with Santa from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6, in the gym at St. Aloysius Gonzaga School in Bridgetown. The afternoon will include a pizza lunch, crafts, games, a performance from the school's children's choir and visits and pictures with Santa Claus. Cost for the afternoon is $8 per child and $5 for adults which covers admission, lunch, and all of the craft and game booths, which includes cookie decorating, ornament making, an Advent craft, tattoos, games, making reindeer food and a prize raffle. Anyone who brings a canned good will receive a free raffle ticket. All canned goods will be given to a local food pantry. In addition, children will have the opportunity to visit the Wisemen's Gift Shop to purchase Christmas presents for their families. All items in the shop will be priced at $2. All proceeds from Sunday with Santa will benefit the parish's annual Vacation Bible School in June. Reservations are requested but not required and can be sent to the school at 4390 Bridgetown Road, marked Sunday with Santa. Checks should be made out to St. Aloysius Gonzaga. For more information contact VBS director Kim Goedde at 598-6153. Sunday with Santa The Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series will present a Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Seton High School's Performance Hall. The concert features performances by Seton and Elder vocal and instrumental groups. Tickets are available at www.setoncincinnati.org, or by calling 471-2600, extension 132. Christmas spirit 19; and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Performances are at Cincinnati Christian University, 2700 Glenway Ave. Tickets are $20. Group rates are available. For ticket information, call 241-6060 or send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. 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Performances are at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. There is a spe- Holiday miracle The Cincinnati Police Department's Citizens on Patrol Program announced there will be a volunteer training session the weekend of Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. This special weekend training session will consist of a two-day program running from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days at the Cincinnati Police Academy in Lower Price Hill. Once completed, volunteers will then be able to join one of the many active Citizens on Patrol units throughout the city. Members patrol their neighborhoods, acting as the eyes and ears for police by concentrating around problem areas and helping increase visibility. The mere presence of Citizens on Patrol units helps deter crime and increase police visibility to the general public. There is no cost to participate and all citizens are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applying is Saturday, Dec. 5. For details, or to apply, call 352-3533. Patrol training The Jewish Hospital mobile mammography unit will be at Dillard's, 6290 Glenway Ave., Friday, Dec. 4. Most appointments are available between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a mammogram every year starting at age 40. Screening mammograms are covered by most insurance carriers. For best coverage, patients should verify that The Jewish Hospital is an in-network provider. Financial assistance programs are available for women who are uninsured and underinsured. Call 6863310 for financial information. Appointments are necessary for the mammograms and can be made by calling 686-3300. Mobile mammography 0000369333 Evening classes are available for December at Elder High School's Tech-reach lab. Classes include computer basics, Internet basics, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word. All classes begin at 6 p.m. and are held on various nights throughout the week. For more information, contact Nancy Kinross at 9213744, ext. 3636. Computer classes The Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is presenting "Black Nativity � A Testimony" from Friday, Dec. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 20. From the poetry of Langston Hughes, the musical delivers a message of hope and features vibrant costumes, choreographed numbers and heart touching and soulful singing. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Nativity musical A holiday double feature is being presented by the Seton-Elder Drama Club on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Seton High School. The double feature includes "CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators" and "Merry Christmas Charlie Brown." Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Seton Commons with a cast meet and greet, followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. in the school's theater. All children and grade school students are admitted free. Adult tickets are available at the door for $6. 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I'm sure that this was just an oversight by the speaker and was not done intentionally. Granted, there is no way that our time compared with those who sacrificed during the hot wars of the 20th and 21st centuries (including my father, World War II December 2, 2009 Western Hills Press A9 EDITORIALS | LETTERS | COLUMNS | Cleves, Covedale, Dent, Green Township, C H @ T R O O MBridgetown, Cheviot, Township, North Bend, Westwood Mack, Miami Your Community Press newspaper serving Addyston, Editor Marc Emral | firstname.lastname@example.com | 853-6264 communitypress.com PRESS Cold War veterans Army vet Joe Homer Jr.). However, we did not shrink from the challenge, obeyed orders and deployed all over the world in an effort to preserve a very precarious peace. At least give us that. One other point: Are you aware that Cold War vets are not permitted to join the American Legion? This seems to me to be a real loss for both the Legion and the Cold War vets as I'm sure both would benefit from membership. Wayne J. Homer Washington Avenue Cheviot PROVIDED Is this the year to convert to Roth IRA? As 2010 nears, there will be a lot of attention given to the possible merits of converting a traditional individual retirement account to a Roth IRA. Current limitations � based on income and filing status � which previously have prevented many investors from converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, will be eliminated in 2010. Before we review the details, let's review the differences between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA: Traditional IRA � Tax deductible at the time of contribution � Distributions are subject to income taxes � Subject to required minimum distribution rules at age 70 and a half. Roth IRA � Contributions are nondeductible at the time they are made � Distributions are income taxfree as long as you meet the required holding period � Not subject to required minimum distribution rules of a traditional IRA. What changes in 2010? � The modified adjusted gross income limit of $100,000 income limit is repealed � Federal Tax liability for conversion can be deferred until 2011 and 2012, or paid in full in 2010. � You have the ability to convert all or part of a traditional IRA. This might influence the decisions you make now; for example, if you're currently working but aren't eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA this year. In this case, you might consider making a contribution to a traditional IRA for 2009 in anticipation of making a 2010 Roth conversion. Or, if you consider making a 2010 Roth conversion and opting to pay the conversion tax on your 2010 return, you might consider trying to defer deductions until next year to offset that conversion tax. There are a number of facSteven C. tors to consider Kehoe in the converCommunity sion process: � Do you Press guest need to withcolumnist draw money within the first five years of conversion? � Do you have the money immediately available for the conversion tax outside of the Roth IRA in another, non-retirement source? � Do you believe you will be in a higher tax bracket in 2010, 2011 and/or 2012? � Do you believe you will be in a lower tax bracket, a similar tax bracket or in a higher tax bracket when you retire? � Do you have a modified adjusted gross income of more than $100,000? � What is your time horizon and when do you intend to make withdrawals? � Do you have assets in the traditional IRA that have declined? The information I have shared is not intended to constitute tax or legal advice, nor is comprehensive in nature. It is merely an overview of some of the issues associated with potential Roth IRA conversions. Please consult with your attorney or accountant for advice specific to your situation. North Bend resident Steven C. Kehoe is a certified financial planner and principal of Kehoe Financial Advisors. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Mother of Mercy High School senior Camille Chiappone received a $2,000 scholarship to the College of Mount St. Joseph for her work, "Garden Delight," in the Mount's Selections `09 student art exhibit. Budding artist Get facts on Medicare Complete plans November is the month when senior citizens in our communities choose their Medicare insurJoAnn ance plan for the Sommer next year. There Community are many to pick Press guest from and it is columnist easy to get overwhelmed and confused by any one of these plans. I am a nurse with 30 years of experience and I struggle with understanding Medicare coverage. My purpose for writing is to inform the public of a major disadvantage in the Medicare Part C plans (also known as Medicare Complete plans), a disadvantage that has affected the health care of my patients. Medicare Complete is a lower cost alternative to the original Medicare program. It is a combination of the Part A and Part B options and is managed by a private insurance company that is approved by Medicare. Some of the private insurers seen in our area offering Medicare Complete are Aetna, Anthem, Humana and United Healthcare. The four subgroups in these plans are HMOs, PPOs, PFFs and Medicare Special Needs plans. These are called advantaged plans. The plans tout We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Western Hills Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Fax: 923-1806 U.S. mail: See box below Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Western Hills Press may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. "extra benefits" such as annual physicals, vision care, gym memberships, prescription drug coverage and "all for a lower cost"! Of course, the disadvantages are often not as clearly understood as the advantages at the time of enrollment. I want senior citizens to know Medicare Complete plans offer poor coverage for outpatient therapies. These rehabilitative therapies prepare the patient before they could even attend a local gym for exercise. If the senior has an event such as a stroke, heart surgery or knee replacement, the need for physical, speech, occupational and cardiac rehabilitation therapies are imperative. Outpatient therapy requires three visits per week for six to 12 weeks. Many of the Medicare Complete plans have co-pays of $50 to $90 per visit, costing the senior $150 to $270 per week. Most seniors are unable to pay these costs and receive minimal therapy, if at all. Although the meds are covered and co-pays are lower for doctor visits, co-pays for outpatient therapies in this aging population are currently unaffordable. Medicare Complete plans rob "Peter to pay Paul" because there is only so much to go around. I encourage senior citizens to look carefully at their health care insurance plan and to speak to their insurance representative about these high co-pays for rehabilitative therapies. Finneytown resident JoAnn Sommer is a registered nurse. About letters & columns CH@TROOM Compared to last year, do you plan to spend more or less on gifts this holiday season? "Happily, I am gainfully employed once again after being laid off in March, but I am not making the salary that I once was � I will be spending less." C.A.S. "In answer to the question, I plan on spending a bit more. Now, my husband plans on us spending a bit less. I've already been shopping online. So far, I've gotten just family gifts but I don't have much to buy. I've gotten free shipping on everything so far." M.E. "Probably about the same. However, some items are more expensive this year." B.N. "We will likely not spend more than we did last Christmas. However, we will not cut our spending Last week's question MEETINGS � Village of Addyston Council members meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month at the Addyston Municipal Building, 235 Main St. Phone: 941-1313. Mayor: Dan Pillow. Vice mayor: Pam Jackson. � Cheviot City Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at city hall, 3814 Harrison Ave. Phone: 661-2700. Mayor: Samuel Keller. President of Council: Debbie McKinney. � Cincinnati City Council meets at 2 p.m. every Wednesday in room 300 at Cincinnati City Hall, 801 Plum St. When there is a Monday holiday, all meetings including committee meetings are pushed back a day. City Manager: Milton Dohoney Jr. Mayor: Mark Mallory. � Village of Cleves Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Cleves Municipal Building, 101 North Miami Ave. Phone: 941-5127 for information. Mayor: Shawn Sutton. � Green Township Trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the administration building, 6303 Harrison Ave. Phone: 574-4848. Administrator: Kevin Celarek. Trustee Chairwoman: Tracy Winkler. � Miami Township Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Miami Township Hall, 122 South Miami Ave. in Cleves. Phone: 9412466. Board president: Jack Rininger. by an arbitrary amount or rate. We will endeavor to find gifts of the same quality as last Christmas, but will make a greater effort than is past years to find the sales, discounts, etc. Purchases at "regular" pricing will be very limited." T.M. "Even though I have been unemployed a year and a half I plan on spending about the same. I can do this because I did save for the rainy day. I did put away for the unexpected and I started doing that after Sept. 11, 2001. There are defining moments in all our lives to make us grow up and be responsible for ourselves and our families ... that day did it for me! God Bless everyone this Christmas especially those in the military!" L.D. "I always have a Christmas Club so each year I give about the same to all the kiddies in the form of money this way they can buy what they want, no worrying about take backs. So this year's Next question Do you think DUI checkpoints, set up by police during the holidays, are effective? Why or why not? Every week The Western Hills Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to westernhills@community press.com with "chatroom" in the subject line. spending will be about the same as last year." L.S. "Well, we planned to spend a lot less this year, but we've already past that. While we are not buying as much, the things we picked out cost more. I'd rather spend more on one item, but get what they want, rather than have them return things. We've also expanded our family this year to include boyfriends and a grandson. Happy Holidays." C.D. 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This week in bowling Elder ends historic decade with loss By Tony Meale email@example.com Second team Oak Hills High School graduate Kevin McGowan, a senior back on the Ohio Wesleyan University men's soccer team, was recently named to the All-North Coast Athletic Second Team. McGowan was part of a Bishop backfield that helped Ohio Wesleyan allow only two goals in 19 games during the regular season to establish an NCAA all-divisions record. McGowan was a starting defender for the Bishops. He was a first-team All-NCAC selection in 2008 and a second-team pick in 2007. Soccer all stars Recently named to the AllPresidents' Athletic Conference First Team from the Thomas More College women's soccer team are Seton High School graduate and senior Kaitlyn Cohen. Seton graduate and senior Jenna Kramer and Mercy High School graduate and junior Angie Kersting were named to the Second Team. Oak Hills High School graduate and senior Stacey Knapp was named Honorable Mention. Elder High School graduates Tyler Owens, a junior, and Jay Volker, a sophomore, both defensive linemen for Thomas More College, were recently named to the AllPresidents' Athletic Conference First Team. Elder graduate and freshman defensive back Zach Autenrieb, was also named to the First Team. Thomas More junior defensive back Aaron Monk, also an Elder grad, was named to the Second Team. La Salle High school graduate Kendall Owens, a sophomore on the Thomas More College football team, was named to the All-Presidents' Athletic Conference Second Team Special Teams. All-conference Elder High School's Tim O'Conner crouched like a catcher and clutched his helmet with both hands, his head sunken in a sea of sorrow. Even for a senior assured of a collegiate career � O'Conner has verbally committed to Indiana University � the pain of losing his last high school football game was too much to bear. "I feel bad for our seniors; they held this team together," Elder head coach Doug Ramsey said. "I really wish we had a chance to get back to Canton," he said. But instead, the Panthers, which were seeking their fourth state-title-game appearance this decade and their second in as many seasons, fell 24-20 to Hilliard Davidson in the Division I State Semifinal at Welcome Stadium Nov. 28. "(Davidson) made a couple more plays than we did," Ramsey said. "Defensively we just couldn't get off the field." The Wildcats trailed 2017 in the fourth quarter but drove 80 yards in less than three minutes to score the game-winning touchdown with 33.7 seconds left. During that drive, David- Elder junior Jacob Lindsey (33) forces a fumble against Hilliard Davidson. son, which until that point hadn't attempted a single throw, completed two passes for 43 yards. On the first play of Elder's final possession, senior quarterback Mark Miller had a twice-tipped pass get picked off to end the game. Davidson advances to play Cleveland Glenville in the state finals Dec. 5. Elder, which finishes 103, had an emotional roller coaster of a season. They entered the year with a topfive national ranking in several polls and started 5-0, including a 20-7 win over Colerain at The Pit that was aired on ESPN. The Panthers, however, incurred injuries to O'Conner (broken wrist) and offensive lineman Pete Bachman (broken leg) in back-to-back games and lost to league rivals St. Xavier and Moeller in consecutive weeks. Yet Elder closed the regular season with wins over Columbus St. Francis TONY MEALE/STAFF DeSales and Western Hills, as O'Conner returned from injury to fuel a playoff run. The Panthers defeated Huber Heights Wayne, avenged a loss to St. Xavier and held off a pesky Anderson team before falling to Davidson. "No one gave us a chance to do anything, and then we made it to the state semis," Ramsey said. Although Elder, which fell 28-20 to Cleveland St. Ignatius in the state finals last season, hoped for a chance at redemption, this year's seniors will have a special place in Panther lore. Since 2008, Elder went 23-5, won two regional titles and a GCL title, and was led by a plethora of standouts, including � among others � O'Conner, Miller, Alex Welch, Erich Vogelsang and Bryan Riestenberg. "What a great group of kids," Ramsey said. "They're good kids who had great careers here." The 2009 squad also concludes an impressive decade for Elder. During the last 10 seasons, the Panthers went 9431 (.752), appeared in six regional-final games, advanced to three state-title games, captured four regional championships and won the first two football state titles in school history. In 2002, Elder became the first Cincinnati school to win a state title since Princeton in 1987. And by winning state in 2003, Elder became the first Cincinnati school to win back-to-back titles since Moeller in 1979 and 1980. "They were part of the winningest decade in our history," Elder Athletic Director Dave Dabbelt said of this year's seniors. "They're going out as winners." Schoenfeld scrambling � in a good way By Tony Meale email@example.com BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW Elder boys Dec. 11 @ Purcell Marian Dec. 15 @ Oak Hills Dec. 18 La Salle Dec. 22 Wilmington Dec. 28-30 @ University School Tournament � TBA Jan. 5 @ Alter Jan. 8 @ St. Xavier Jan. 15 Badin Jan. 16 @ Western Hills Jan. 19 @ Walnut Hills Jan. 22 @ Moeller Jan. 26 @ Roger Bacon Jan. 29 St. Xavier Feb. 2 Aiken Feb. 5 @ La Salle Feb. 9 Carroll Feb. 12 @ McNicholas Feb. 19 Moeller "I like our depth," Schoenfeld said. "I believe we will have a lot of guys who gained experience and learned lessons last year who will contribute positively this season. We have a lot of players who are hungry to improve. "I think we'll be a smart, tough team that plays hard," he continued. "We'll need to be better as a group than we are as individuals." Schoenfeld hopes his team can improve its The 10th-ranked Thomas More College football team defeated 17th-ranked and across-the River rival, the College of Mount St. Joseph, 42-10 Nov. 14, in Bridge Bowl XIV at Schueler Field. With the win the Saints improve to 10-0 for the fourth time in school history. Thomas More led 14-7 after one quarter 21-17 at half and 35-17 after three quarters. Thomas More senior tight end Jeff Brinck, an Elder High School graduate, caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from Stellman with 1:25 to play in the first half and Zink added the PAT. Freshman linebacker Nick Gramke, an Elder grad, finished with nine tackles. Saints take bridge For the second straight year, the Elder High School football team is enjoying a deep postseason run. That only makes Joe Schoenfeld's job a whole lot harder, as several football players � including Alex Welch, Jacob Lindsey, Erich Vogelsang and Tony Miliano � also play basketball. Football finished weeks ago at most schools, giving two-sport athletes the opportunity to transition from the gridiron to the hardwood. But at Elder, it's been all football all the time. "We've gotten experience with this in past years," said Schoenfeld, who couldn't be happier for the football team's success. "For the guys we have now, Game days Elder High School basketball players Ryan Murphy, left, and Jordan Murphy, right, will be counted on to help lead the Panthers this season. we need to keep getting better so we have a good base for the (football) guys coming back." Faced with the same task last year, the basketball team struggled to a 10-11 overall record and a lastplace finish in the GCLSouth, as several players were thrown into the mix fresh off a loss in the football state finals. This year, however, there is reason for optimism. Senior big man Alex Welch, who missed all of last season due to shoulder surgery, is back. The future Notre Dame tight end was a second-team all-league performer as a sophomore, when he averaged 8.7 TONY MEALE/STAFF Coming up Western Hills Press winter sports overviews include: Girls' basketball � Nov. 25 Boys' basketball � Dec. 2 Wrestling � Dec. 9 Swimming � Dec. 16 Bowling/ice hockey/gymnastics � where applicable, Dec. 23 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. He'll be joined by three returning starters: Alex Viox, a junior forward who averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game and shot nearly 60 percent from the field last year; Ryan Murphy, a senior guard who averaged six points and 1.3 steals and shot 88 percent from the foul line; and the aforementioned Vogelsang, who chipped in with five points and 2.4 rebounds a contest. Another key returner is senior guard Steve Newman, a sharpshooter who connected on 50 percent of his three-point attempts last year. Name Pete Bachman Tony Miliano Jordan Murphy Ryan Murphy Steve Newman Erich Vogelsang Alex Welch Chris Blaut Corey Cason Dominic Glatthaar Hudson Klauke Jacob Lindsey Greg Niehaus Ross Tierney Alex Viox David Haley On the team Year Pos. 12 C 12 G 12 F 12 G 12 G 12 G 12 F 11 C 11 F 11 F 11 G 11 F 11 G 11 F 11 F 10 G All games are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Greater Catholic League standing from a year ago, but he is more concerned with how his team progresses during the season. "Obviously we'd love to win the league, and I'm not saying we can't," said Schoenfeld, who enters the season with a career record of 277-138 (.667). "But if you can be a really good GCL school and compete � (regardless of where) you finish in the league � you'll be ready for a tourney run." No Contracts, Open 24/7 513-574-7627 Rybolt Rd. & I-74 Low Monthly Fees ~ Personal Training ~ Tanning ~ Massage Group Fitness ~ Hip Hop Dance ~ Kickboxing ~ Bootcamps B2 Western Hills Press December 2, 2009 Boys hoops Oak Hills boys Dec. 11 @ Sycamore Dec. 12 Highlands � 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 @ Buckeye Bluegrass Classic � TBA Dec. 15 Elder Dec. 18 Lakota West Dec. 22 @ Lakota East Dec. 28-29 @ Domino's Holiday Tournament � TBA Jan. 5 @ Hamilton Jan. 8 Mason Jan. 11 St. Xavier Jan. 15 @ Princeton Jan. 19 @ La Salle Jan. 22 Colerain Jan. 26 @ Middletown Jan. 29 Sycamore Feb. 2 Fairfield Feb. 5 @ Lakota West Feb. 9 Lakota East Game days Feb. 12 Hamilton Feb. 19 @ Mason All games are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Senior-laden Highlanders take the court By Anthony Amorini email@example.com No. 4 10 11 20 21 22 23 24 30 32 40 42 50 54 Name Jeff Brandhorst Riley Kilgore T.J. Meyer Kurt Kolish Josh McMeans Bryan Grote Charlie Montgomery Cory Burgin Jared Vanderpohl Daniel Mogos Nick Rudy Jeremy Wessels Thomas Schneider Chad Streder On the team Year 11 12 12 12 10 11 12 11 11 12 11 12 11 11 Oak Hills High School aims to finish in the top half of the Greater Miami Conference as a trio of returning starters lead the senior-laden Highlanders. The Highlanders finished at 8-13 while taking sixth place in the 10-team GMC last winter. Oak Hills finished with a 7-7 record during the final 14 games of the 2008-2009 season after starting at 1-6. The Highlanders posted a record of 6-8 in GMC play. Princeton (25-2, 14-0) won the GMC title en route to an appearance at the Division I State Championship finals. Middletown (19-3, 13-1) took second place in the GMC followed by third-place Mason (14-9, 9-5), fourthplace Lakota West (12-9, 86) and fifth-place Lakota East (13-10, 7-7). "If we can stay healthy, we should have a good season and should finish somewhere in the top half of the always-competitive GMC," 17th-year head coach Mike Price said via e-mail. "We need to develop more depth as the season progresses. The team should be physical and have good inside play. The six seniors on the team will all contribute and should provide good leadership," Price added. The Highlander seniors include Riley Kilgore, T.J. Meyer, Kurt Kolish, Charlie Montgomery, Daniel Mogos and Jeremy Wessels. A trio of starters return for Price including Kolish, Wessels and junior Cory Burgin. Kolish averaged 9.7 points a game last winter. Wessels averaged 3.9 points a game with Burgin averaged 2.3 points a game. Oak Hills lost its top two scorers at the close of last season including 2009 grad- uates Erik Stephens (11.5 points a game) and Alex Rogers (11.2 points a game). Price also expects to see immediate contributions from junior Chad Streder, junior Thomas Schneider, junior Jared Vanderpohl and sophomore Josh McMeans, the coach said. McMeans is the only sophomore on the Highlanders' varsity roster. The Highlanders open with a road game against Sycamore at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. Oak Hills hosts its home opener at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, with a game against Highlands. Wentz hopes to continue success By Tony Meale firstname.lastname@example.com Taylor boys Dec. 5 Harrison Dec. 8 @ Oyler Dec. 11 @ Mariemont Dec. 16 Deer Park Dec. 19 Reading Dec. 22 Lawrenceburg Jan. 5 @ New Miami Jan. 8 Madeira Jan. 16 Wyoming Jan. 20 @ Indian Hill Jan. 22 @ Finneytown Jan. 27 Mariemont Jan. 30 @ Deer Park Feb. 2 @ Reading Feb. 5 @ Madeira Feb. 8 @ Cincinnati Country Day Feb. 10 Indian Hill with 4.6 dishes per game. He also led the team with a Head coach Kevin Wentz enters his fourth year at Taylor High School and hopes to build on the success of a team that finished 9-12 overall last season and 6-8 in the Cincinnati Hills League. Last year was particularly impressive for the Yellow Jackets, given that they went a combined 4-39 in 2007 and 2008. Taylor returns three starters in junior point guard Ben Sander, senior wing Cameron Youngblood and senior forward John Greene. Sander averaged 7.6 points last season was second in the CHL in assists Game days Feb. 13 @ Wyoming Feb. 19 Finneytown Feb. 20 Norwood All games are 7:30 p.m. No. Name Year Pos. 10 Tim Crofford 12 20 Shawn McAdams 12 22 Alex Ober 11 24 Matt Lakamp 12 30 Ben Sander 11 32 CameronYoungblood 12 40 Tyler Kincade 12 42 John Greene 12 44 Jordan Blanton 11 55 Jake Fantetti 12 Timmy Steele 12 On the team G G F G G F F F F F 78.7 free-throw percentage. Youngblood and Greene, meanwhile, have both started since their freshmen year. Youngblood displayed a solid all-around game last season, averaging 7.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. And Greene, a secondteam all-league selection, was second in the CHL in scoring at 14 points per game. He also pulled down six boards a contest. Varsity newcomers include Matt Lakamp, Jordan Blanton, Tyler Kincade, Tim Crofford and Alex Ober. Senior Timmy Steele is a transfer from Colerain. "We have experience at the point guard position, wing position and in the post," Wentz said. Taylor High School junior point guard Ben Sander returns to run the Yellow Jacket offense this season. MARK CHALIFOUX/STAFF Youth movement arrives for Mustangs By Tony Meale firstname.lastname@example.com Western Hills boys Dec. 4 Shroder Paideia Dec. 5 @ Taft Dec. 11 Woodward Dec. 12 @ Meadowdale Dec. 18 @ Withrow Dec. 19 Hughes Dec. 22 @ Lockland Jan. 5 Seven Hills Jan. 9 Winton Woods Jan. 15 @ Aiken Jan. 16 Elder Jan. 22 @ Shroder Paideia Jan. 26 Mt. Healthy Jan. 29 @ Woodward Feb. 2 @ North College Hill Feb. 5 Withrow Feb. 6 @ Hughes Feb. 19 Aiken Feb. 20 @ Jefferson All games are 7:30 p.m. Supporting Local High School Athletics! The Western Hills High School Mustangs went 1112 overall last season and won two tournament games before falling to eventual state finalist Princeton. They must overcome the loss of nine seniors and four starters � most notably Andre Thomas and Jarrel Moses. Junior forward Zechariah Mustapha is the lone returning starter for West High, as only two other players � seniors Isaiah Andrews and Denzel Cousett � have varsity experience. "This team is very young," head coach Shawn Kerley said. "Size will also be a problem." The Mustangs hope newcomers Lionel Hill, Daryl Bullock, Keevin Tyus and JaMarcus Crawford will quickly mature. "This team will be very focused and committed to playing defense," Kerley said. "This core group of sophomores is very special and Game days STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK BRANDON NEEL La Salle High School Tom Lauber & Bob Will present the & The Western Hills Press Lauber & Will Insurance offered giveaways and a chance to kick field goals for cash at recent Oak Hills & Elder games. www.lauberandwill.com 513-661-8300 0000370505 www.topshelfgrille.com 513-574-5600 0000370983 7012 Harrison Ave., Suite 5, Cinti., OH 45247 Neel, a 6-foot-3 forward, is one-of-three juniors set to led the Lancers' varsity basketball team following a 23-3 season last year which included a trip to the Division I Regional Championship finals. As a sophomore starter, Neel averaged 10.3 points and 4.7 rebounds a game while shooting 51.8-percent from the field. Neel and the Lancers open with a pair of road games while starting the season against Fairfield (Dec. 4) and Mason (Dec. 8). Local fans can catch Neel in action at La Salle for the Lancers' home opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, against Roger Bacon. Name Isaiah Andrews Denzel Cousett Cortez Gibson Terrell Horne Zechariah Mustapha DeRontea Wilson Brandon Smith Ivan Dunn Cameron Garnes JaMarcus Crawford Lionel Hill Daryl Bullock Keevin Tyus On the team Year 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 � Indoor Simulator Golf � Indoor Cornhole � Dart Boards and Video Games � Full Service Menu will continue to improve throughout the course of the season." SAVE-ON-CIGS DISCOUNT TOBACCO OUTLET Easy Exit/Entrance to Expressway Fast friendly service (4 lanes to get you in and out quickly). Do you smoke a non-popular style? Call ahead and we will have your order ready. Our name says it all! 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We have to use our speed to negate A trio of junior starters return for 19th-year head boys' basketball coach Dan Fleming following the La Salle Lancers' trip to the Division I Regional Championship finals last winter. La Salle's 23-3 season ended with a loss to Princeton, 64-60, as the Vikings captured a regional title en route to an appearance in the state finals. However, the Lancers won sectional and district titles in addition to its Greater Catholic League South Division co-championship last winter before being eliminated. The 2008-2009 campaign was the ninth-consecutive winning season for the Lancers. The Lancers posted a conference record of 9-1 while splitting the GCL South Division crown with Moeller (20-3, 9-1). St. Xavier (14-10, 5-5) took third in the division followed by fourth-place Elder (10-11, 2-8). Juniors Matt Woeste, Brandon Neel and Ryan Fleming represent the Lancers' returning starters. Junior Trey Casey will also be a key contributor. "Our junior class is very talented," Dan said. Neel, a 6-foot-3 forward, averaged 10.3 points and 4.7 rebounds a game last winter. Ryan averaged 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds a game with Woeste close behind at 5.7 points a game. "We'll have depth and speed; we'll be very fast, very quick," Dan said. "It's a good group of guys that Game days Feb. 15 @ President's Day Classic Feb. 19 St. Xavier All games are 7:30 p.m. St. Xavier High School senior Alex Longi is one of four returning starters for the Bombers this season. ERNEST COLEMAN/STAFF St. X returns 4 starters from Sweet-16 team By Tony Meale firstname.lastname@example.com St. Xavier boys Dec. 11 @ McNicholas Dec. 12 Hamilton Dec. 18 @ Moeller Dec. 19 North Canton Hoover � 6 p.m. Dec. 28-30 @ Georgetown Jesuit Tournament � TBA Jan. 5 Roger Bacon Jan. 8 Elder Jan. 11 @ Oak Hills Jan. 15 @ Fenwick Jan. 22 La Salle Jan. 23 @ St. Ignatius � 6 p.m. Jan. 26 Badin Jan. 29 @ Elder Feb. 5 Moeller Feb. 8 @ Purcell Marian Feb. 12 Chaminade Julienne Feb. 16 Aiken Feb. 19 @ La Salle All games are 7:30 p.m. Also returning for the Bombers is guard Ben Holcomb, who hit nearly 40 percent of his three-point attempts last season. Promising newcomers include Sam Egbers, Zac Yauss, Sean Duggan and Luke Witte. "We have good experience that we should be able to build on," Martin said. No. Name Year Pos. 3 Josh Lemons 10 5 Kole Porter 11 10 Michael Schmidt 11 11 Alex Heusmann 12 12 Raymond Claytor 12 13 Rodriquez Coleman 11 15 Trey Casey 11 20 Drew Otten 11 21 Matthew Woeste 11 23 Brandon Neel 11 25 Ryan Fleming 11 31 Brett Wiebell 11 35 Keenen Gibbs 12 On the team G G G G C G G F G F G F G St. Xavier High School head boys' basketball coach Scott Martin has led the Bombers to four Final Fours this decade � including a state title in 2000 � and enters his 15th year at the helm of the program. Last season, he guided St. X to a 14-10 overall record and an appearance in the Sweet 16 of the state tournament. Fueling that run on the court was Erik Stenger, who last year led the GCL-South in scoring (17.6 points per game), rebounding (7.7) and blocks (1.8) and is now a freshman basketball player at Northern Kentucky University. Still, the Bombers return four starters, including three of their top four scorers � seniors Luke Massa (9.5 points per game), Alex Longi (7.8) and David Niehaus (4.8). Massa shot a team-high 42.7 percent from threepoint range, while Niehaus led the team in field-goal percentage (53.5 percent). Game days that. Rebounding is an issue. Our tallest player is only about (6-foot-3)." La Salle opens with a pair of road games against Fairfield (Dec. 4) and Mason (Dec. 8) before returning home to host Roger Bacon (Dec. 11). The Lancers host Moeller Friday, Jan. 8, before traveling to face the Crusaders on Friday, Jan. 29. All games listed above begin at 7:30 p.m. "The (GCL) is good, but it's not great. It hasn't been great since the mid-2000s," Dan said. 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BUSINESS MEETINGS Business Network InternationalBridgetown, 8:30 a.m., Hillebrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4320 Bridgetown Road, third-floor conference room. Meets every Thursday. 941-6464; www.bniohio.com. Bridgetown. To submit calendar items, go to "www.cincinnati.com" and click on "Share!" Send digital photos to "email@example.com" along with event information. Items are printed on a space-available basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to "www.cincinnati.com" and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. F R I D A Y, D E C . 4 S A T U R D A Y, D E C . 5 About calendar COMMUNITY DANCE Miamitown Square Dance Classes, 7 p.m., Miami Whitewater Township Firehouse, 6736 Ohio 128. Butler Squares and River Squares Square Dance Clubs beginner square dance class for singles and couples. Partners not guaranteed. Donations accepted. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 859-525-7049. Miamitown. ART & CRAFT CLASSES Beginner Card-Making Class, 1-2 p.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road. All supplies provided. Bring adhesive. $8. Reservations required. 503-1042; www.scrapink.com. Green Township. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Women's Monthly Meet-Ups, 10 a.m.-noon, The Women's Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Connecting with others in the community while participating in educational and enrichment activities. Presented by The Women's Connection. 471-4673, ext. 17; www.thewomensconnection.org. West Price Hill. COMMUNITY DANCE Bicentennial Ball, 7 p.m., Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road. Music by Pete Wagner Band. Beer, soft drinks and appetizers provided. Black tie optional and period dress welcome. $75, $40 couple. Reservations required. Presented by Green Township. 574-4848. Green Township. CRAFT SHOWS EDUCATION Holiday Open House, 1:30-3 p.m., Mercy Franciscan at West Park, 2950 West Park Drive. Crafts, entertainment and refreshments plus campus tours. 451-8900. Westwood. English for Speakers of Other Languages, 12:45-2:15 p.m., The Women's Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Free child care available. Focuses on practical uses, including English used in daily interactions. Each class includes conversation practice. Presented by The Women's Connection. 471-4673, ext. 12. West Price Hill. FARMERS MARKET FESTIVALS FARMERS MARKET FESTIVALS Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township. Family Winterfest, 6-9 p.m., Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road. Oldfashioned family evening with caroling, Santa, hot chocolate, kids' crafts and lighting of the Bicentennial tree. Presented by Green Township. 574-4848. Green Township. Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road. $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 485, 29 E. State Road. Carryout available. Benefits Miller Stockum American Legion Post 485. 941-1643. Cleves. Wine Tasting, 3-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood. Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township. St. Bernard Christmas Carnival, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Bernard School and Parish Center, 7115 Springdale Road. Carnival games, secret Santa shop, toy raffle and Mrs. Claus' Bake Shop. Canned good donation benefits St. Vincent de Paul. Family friendly. Canned good donation requested. Presented by St. Bernard Parent's Club. 3534224. Colerain Township. "Miracle on 34th Street" kicks off tonight at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., and runs through Dec. 20. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Tickets are $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. For ticket information, visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com or call 241-6550. Pictured from left are Kate Glasheen as Doris Walker, Faith Marsh as Susan Walker and Michael Shawn Starks as Fred Gaily. Live Nativity, Noon-4 p.m., Joy Community Church. Free. 662-4569; www.joycommunitychurch.org. Monfort Heights. Sunday with Santa, 1-3 p.m., St. Aloysius Gonzaga School, 4390 Bridgetown Road, gymnasium. Includes pizza lunch, crafts, games, performance from school's children's choir and pictures with Santa Claus. Items in child-themed shop priced at $2. Benefits St. Aloysius' Vacation Bible School. $8 children, $5 adults. 598-6153. Green Township. PROVIDED. SUPPORT GROUPS Talk-Act-Listen-Konnect, 6:30-8 p.m., The Women's Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. T.A.L.K. is a weekly program focused on what it means to be a woman today. Weekly participation not mandatory. Presented by The Women's Connection. 471-4673, ext. 17. West Price Hill. T U E S D A Y, D E C . 8 KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC Karaoke Contest, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Main Entrance Restaurant and Lounge, 5132 Delhi Ave. Weekly winners move on to semi-finals, then grand finale. Weekly prizes. First-place winner receives $500 cash. Ages 21 and up. Free. 451-1414. Delhi Township. LITERARY - SIGNINGS FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK EXERCISE CLASSES Beginners Gentle Ashtanga Yoga, 7-8 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, cafeteria. Gentle progression of breathing techniques and postures. Develop moving meditation, build strength and flexibility and relieve stress. Ages 18 and up. $8. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 6752725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Miami Township. MUSIC - CONCERTS FARMERS MARKET Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 3241 Fiddler's Green Road. Apples, peaches, plums, pears and vegetables. 574-0663. Green Township. FOOD & DRINK Tis the Season, 7:30 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Seton Performance Hall. Holiday music featuring CMO, Children's Chorus and the Metropolitan Singers. Includes classic and modern holiday selections and audience sing-a-longs. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra. 941-8956; www.gocmo.org. West Price Hill. Wine Tasting, 2-5 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, $10. 5743900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Wine Tasting, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood. Live Nativity, Noon-4 p.m., Joy Community Church, 5000 North Bend Road. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Includes activities for children inside. Free. 662-4569; www.joycommunitychurch.org. Monfort Heights. Breakfast with Santa Claus, 9 a.m.-noon, Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road. Includes breakfast, visit with Santa, face painting and more. Photos with Santa and ornaments available. $5, $4 with canned good donation. Reservations recommended. Presented by Oak Hills High School Cheerleaders. 922-3392. Green Township. ON STAGE STUDENT THEATER ART & CRAFT CLASSES Peanut Butter & Jelly Theater, 3-4 p.m., La Salle High School, $8. Reservations recommended. 741-2369; www.lasallehs.net. Green Township. Technique Savvy, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ScrapInk, 5515 Bridgetown Road. Rubber stamp and paper crafting artists learn more challenging techniques, styles and patterns. $22. 389-0826; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township. Miracle on 34th Street, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Cinderella, 2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, $4. 588-4988. West Price Hill. ON STAGE - THEATER BUSINESS MEETINGS HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS SENIOR CITIZENS Roth IRA Conversion Education Session, 7-8 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 5505 Rybolt Road. "Is This the Year to Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?" with firm principal Steven Kehoe. Ages 21 and up. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Kehoe Financial Advisors. 481-8555; www.kehoe-financial.com. Green Township. Michael Banks, 6:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road. Author discusses and signs "Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons the Woman Who Created Talk TV." Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4472; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Monfort Heights. MUSIC - OLDIES Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road. Nonmembers welcome. Music by Nelson. $5. Presented by Delhi Seniors. 451-3560. Delhi Township. M O N D A Y, D E C . 7 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Bop Club Dance, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack's on the River, 3456 River Road. Dance lessons, 7-8 p.m., except last Tuesday of month. $3, members free. Presented by Cincinnati Bop Club. 251-7977; www.cincibop.com. Riverside. W E D N E S D A Y, D E C . 9 Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave. Includes bread basket. $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood. MUSIC - ROCK The Gamut, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Pirate's Den, 1935 Anderson Ferry Road. 922-3898. Green Township. DANCE CLASSES ON STAGE - THEATER Miracle on 34th Street, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave. Stage play based on novel. $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Changed by a Baby, 6:30 p.m., Cincinnati Christian University, 2700 Glenway Ave., President's Hall. Holiday musical. Newlyweds in a new town, with new music ministry and new responsibilities. Story follows their struggles and joys of adjusting. Includes dinner buffet. $28. Presented by Cincinnati Christian University Christmas Dinner Theater. Through Dec. 5. 244-8165; www.ccuniversity.edu/music/cdt. East Price Hill. ON STAGE - THEATER Miracle on 34th Street, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Cinderella, 7 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, 1945 Dunham Way. Fairy Godmother needs help � she's out of practice and not certain her magic is going to work properly. Audience participation. $4. Presented by Sunset Players Inc. Through Dec. 13. 588-4988. West Price Hill. Changed by a Baby, 6:30 p.m., Cincinnati Christian University, $28. 244-8165; www.ccuniversity.edu/music/cdt. East Price Hill. LITERARY - SIGNINGS Michael Banks, 2 p.m., Cheviot Branch Library, 3711 Robb Ave. Author discusses and signs "Before Oprah: Ruth Lyons the Woman Who Created Talk TV." Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6015; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Cheviot. Line Dance Class, 1-2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill. Girls Club, 3:30-4:45 p.m., The Women's Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 8-11. Registration required. Presented by The Women's Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. Girls Life, 4:45-6 p.m., The Women's Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave. Presentations by guest speakers, arts and crafts, and community service projects, plus occasional field trips. Ages 12-14. Registration required. Presented by The Women's Connection. 471-4673, ext. 15. West Price Hill. ART & CRAFT CLASSES Intermediate Card-Making Class, 10-11:30 a.m., Scrap-Ink, 5515 Bridgetown Road. Learn new techniques and intermediate level folds. $8. Registration required. 389-0826; www.scrap-ink.com. Green Township. BUSINESS MEETINGS DANCE CLASSES MUSIC - WORLD Lagniappe, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Crow's Nest, 4544 W. Eighth St., 921-2980. West Price Hill. ON STAGE STUDENT THEATER Your Financial Health Personal Education Program: Women and Wealth, 7-8 p.m., Taylor High School, 36 E. Harrison Ave. Free. Presented by Three Rivers Local School District. 941-6400. North Bend. English for Speakers of Other Languages, 9-10:30 a.m., The Women's Connection Learning Center. Free. 471-4673, ext. 12. West Price Hill. EDUCATION Line Dance Class, 10-11 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. Line dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. West Price Hill. Delhi Business Association Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Lodge. Public invited. Presented by Delhi Business Association. 922-3111. Delhi Township. DANCE CLASSES EXERCISE CLASSES Peanut Butter & Jelly Theater, 3-4 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, school cafe. "High School Musical." Includes bagged lunch, drink, gifts, door prizes, dance party, autographs and more. $8. Reservations recommended. Presented by La Salle High School Drama. 741-2369; www.lasallehs.net. Green Township. FARMERS MARKET Hollmeyer Orchards, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hollmeyer Orchards, 574-0663. Green Township. Miracle on 34th Street, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 seniors and students. Reservations recommended. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Cinderella, 2 p.m., Dunham Recreation Center Arts Building, $4. 588-4988. West Price Hill. Changed by a Baby, 6:30 p.m., Cincinnati Christian University, $28. 244-8165; www. ccuniversity.edu/music/cdt. East Price Hill. ON STAGE - THEATER FOOD & DRINK Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., Henke Winery, $5 seven wines; $1 per pour, choose from 15. 662-9463; www.henkewine.com. Westwood. Ashtanga Yoga Level I Classes, 5:45-7 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, cafeteria. Classes allow participants to practice developing moving meditation beyond instruction. Ages 18 and up. $8. Presented by Three Rivers Community Education. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Miami Township. Beginners Ashtanga Yoga Instructional Class, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Miami Heights Elementary, 7670 Bridgetown Road, basement level, cafeteria. Learn progression of breathing and postures. $40. Registration required. 467-3210; www.yogabymarietta.com. Miami Township. Basic Square Dance, 10 a.m., Dunham Recreation Complex, 4356 Dunham Lane. With Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 3216776. West Price Hill. SUPPORT GROUPS Western Hills Job Satellite Group, 9-10:30 a.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave. Community members welcome to learn from and support each other in job-seeking process. Speakers present valuable content about latest in electronic r�sum�s, LinkedIn, effective networking, interview skills, available funding and community resources. Group members provide support and accountability to one another during this stressful time. Free. 662-1244. Westwood. SHOPPING Christmas Boutique, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Montana Avenue Church of the Nazarene, 2559 Montana Ave. Holiday shopping. Photos with Santa, $1. Family friendly. $2, $1 children for breakfast. 661-0884. Westwood. S U N D A Y, D E C . 6 PROVIDED HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS Have a holiday sing-a-long at Carolfest, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Music Hall. Seasonal songs and carols performed by the May Festival Chorus, the May Festival Youth Chorus, the Cincinnati Boychoir, and the Christ Emmanuel Fellowship Choir. Also see choreography by Shekinah Glory Dancers and The Studio for Dance and the handbell choir from the Sycamore Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir. A half hour prior to each concert special guests Santa, Rudolph and Frosty will make appearances. Tickets are $12, adults; and $6, 12 years and under. Call 513-381-3300 or visit www.mayfestival.com. St. Nicholas Day Celebration, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road. Wood carvings by Cincinnati Carvers Guild on display. German Christmas music by Germania Singers, 2 p.m., and Kinderchor of Fairview German Language School, 3 p.m. Includes St. Nicholas appearance, refreshments and hot chocolate. Free, donations accepted. 574-1741; www.gacl.org. Green Township. The Rockettes perform a "Radio City Christmas Spectacular," at U.S. Bank Arena, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. See the "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," pictured above, a reenactment of the first Christmas and more. Tickets are $49.50-$89.50. Visit www.usbankarena.com. PROVIDED Life December 2, 2009 Western Hills Press closer to the divine meaning of Christmas � that there is a L o v e r yearning for an affinity with us. B5 The many feelings of the Christmas season The Christmas season is an ambiguous time of year. Perhaps bittersweet is the best term to describe the collage of Christmas feelings. Many factors make it sweet: familial love and closeness, the joy in children's eyes, personal warmth, cordial dining and conversing, notes from old friends, gifts, but especially the realization we're loved and thought of dearly. Yet, Christmas time so often involves a bitter side. This side often contains: loneliness, excessive attempts at pleasing, the reemergence of conflicts between siblings and relatives, a sad nostalgia, and a frenetic busyness that destroys the opportunity for personal time and reflection on its meaning. Loneliness is often the predominate heartache that arises at this beautiful season. Perhaps some insights may soften it a little. There are various kinds of human loneliness. They're brought about by alienation, restlessness, rootlessness, psychological depression, and what we can call a moral loneliness. In "Against An Infinite Horizon," Ronald Rolheiser describes it as, "There is a fire inside us that aches insatiably. At every level, body, psyche, soul, we feel our unwholeness and are restlessly driven to seek consummation with others and the world beyond us. We never quite overcome this in this life ... It constitutes the fundamental disease of the human person." In our culture, whenever loneliness is discussed, we conclude that we grow lonely mainly for sexual union and that finding a partner for it will solve our loneliness. That's far too simplistic. A human person is much more complex. That's made evident by the fact that not even years of on-going sexual functioning eradicates all loneliness. Have we not heard the complaint of the lonely spousal bed? More deeply than we yearn for a sexual partner and physical union, we crave for what we can all call a moral affinity. We pine for someone to visit us within, in that deep part of us where our very self, and all that is most precious to us is kept, cherished and guarded. We are lonely at levels that sex alone cannot reach. We hunger to be known, understood and loved. Rolheiser explains it well when he writes, "Great friendships and great marriages invariably have this deep moral affinity at their root. The persons in these relationships are `lovers' in the true sense because they sleep with each other at that deep level, irrespective of whether or not there is sexual union. At the level of feelings, this type of love is experienced as a certain `coming home.'" Christmas time blows on the embers of this desire in us and it blazes up. When it is misdirected and misunderstood, we may sometimes aim our frustration and anger at parents, brothers or sisters, relatives or friends. We blame them for not knowing us completely or not loving us as much as we think they should. Or, we run from our ache by becoming too busy and not realizing that others are looking for the same thing we are. The loneliness and lesser loves of this world need not frustrate us. They can serve as reminders of the value of loving one another as best we can while moving ever Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond. Father Lou Guntzelman Perspectives Holiday What type of pain medicine is best for children? Selecting a pain medicine for your child can sometimes be confusing. The results of a new study may help make navigating this task easier. Should you choose a medicine containing ibuprofen, which is sold generically as well as under such brand names as Advil or Motrin, or should you select acetaminophen, which is the main ingredient in such medicines as Children's Tylenol? While both types of painkillers can reduce fevers, which type is better for broken bones, sprains and other aches and pains? New research, published in the American Journal of Pediatrics, confirms that ibuprofen is more effective when treating broken bones, bruises and sprains. Ibuprofen beat out acetaminophen and even prescription codeine in helping to relieve kids' pain. A research team from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario evaluated 300 children aged 6 to 17 years who were brought to the hospital for pain from an injury to their arms and legs, necks or backs. Each child was randomly given ibuprofen, acetaminophen or codeine. Children who received ibuprofen experienced greater pain relief 60 minutes after receiving the dose than the other two medications. Of course, for serious injuries always be sure to consult your child's doctor before selecting a course of treatment on your own. Article provided by SPM Wire Nove mb nuary gh Ja throu , 2009 er 21 0 3, 201 Children, big and small, can wander through a wonderland of miniature train displays at Cincinnati Museum Center. Gospel Sundays Enjoy some of Cincinnati's most renowned gospel groups. December 6, 13, 20 & January 17 North Pole Pajama Party Wear your favorite PJs. Drink hot chocolate. Decorate cookies. Create a craft. Dance with Santa and his elves! Call to RSVP. December 20 media sponsor: www.cincymuseum.org � (513) 287-7021 0000370436 B6 Western Hills Press December 2, 2009 Life December is here and that means Hanukkah and Christmas are on their way. So for the next few weeks I'll be sharing some gifts from the kitchen, along with my regular recipes. One more thing, check the pantry spices and herbs for freshness. Do the sniff test: If they don't smell fragrant, toss them and get new. And when you open them, regardless of the expiration date on the can (particularly with baking Have a bourbon ball this season powder), know that y o u should use t h e m within a year maximum. F o r Rita b a k i n g Heikenfeld p o w d e r , Rita's kitchen put a little in some warm water � it should start foaming right away. For baking soda, do the same but use some vinegar or lemon juice, which will activate it if it's still fresh. Tricia Boh, a Kentucky reader, asked me to replicate the bourbon balls "like Rebecca Ruth's makes for Buffalo Trace bourbon distillery in Frankfort, Ky." Here's one from my files, which is what I think she wants, as this is a creamy, not cakey, bourbon ball. I also have a traditional Rita's creamy Kentucky colonels/bourbon balls There is No Better Vinyl Window Made At ANY Price! FALL WINDOW SPECIAL Don't Be Fooled Into Paying More For Less... Top Quality, Affordable Replacement Windows bourbon ball recipe which I'm including for our Web version. (Let us know if you want a copy by mail by calling 513-591-6163.) You can divide this in half, or double it. Now I want you to taste the mixture after it's mixed up � if it's creamy enough then leave as is. If you want a bit more creaminess, add a bit more butter, starting with a couple tablespoons and go from there. Makes anywhere from three to four dozen, depending on size. I use a small ice cream scoop to make the balls nice and round. I think the coating on Buffalo Trace's balls is probably bittersweet or Belgian dark chocolate. 1 stick salted butter, softened 1 pound powdered sugar Up to 1/2 cup bourbon � start with several tablespoons Chocolate coating: Real chocolate chips: semisweet, bittersweet, Belgian, etc. Beat together butter and sugar. Gradually add bourbon. Form into balls and refrigerate until very firm. (Sometimes I freeze mine in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer container for dipping later). Melt the chocolate. Remove while still some lumps remain as the residual heat will melt the rest when you stir it. Dip the balls. I use a wooden skewer to dip mine. As soon as you dip them and put on a sprayed cookie sheet, top with a pecan half. Put in refrigerator to set coating completely. Store in fridge, covered. about one to two minutes until well mixed. (Sometimes mixture will look curdled. Don't worry, it will bake just fine). 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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1 stick salted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg yolks, room temperature, beaten well 2 tablespoons flour Pinch salt 1 cup evaporated milk (not condensed) 1 regular pie shell Cream butter, sugar and vanilla together. Sift flour and salt together. Combine, add salt and milk and beat very well, While waiting for a good Red Lobster salad dressing to come in, this one came from Judy, a Delhi reader, who says this is good on pasta salad. 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 /2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 /4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 garlic clove, minced Blend all ingredients in a food processor until tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Judy Craven's sundried tomato salad dressing 513-674-0189 clearchoice-usa.com/cincinnati Coming soon � Entenmann's pound cake clone � Rita's chicken and dumplings � Hot chicken casserole topped with potato chips Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy's certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com with "Rita's kitchen" in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com. Movies, dining, events and more Metromix.com SECRETS OF EGYPT TRIVIA CONTEST Happy Holidays THE ENQUIRER WANTS TO TEST YOUR EGYPT KNOWLEDGE! Answer the trivia question below, fill out the entry form and mail it in for your chance to win a family four pack of tickets to the exhibit, Lost Egypt and OMNIMAX film, Mummies at Cincinnati Museum Center. For tickets, visit cincymuseum.org "buy tickets" or call 513.287.7000. To enter online, visit Cincinnati.Com/giveaways. December 5th & 6th TRIVIA CONTEST ENTRY FORM The pyramids at Giza were built by... A) Slaves B) Ancient Egyptian citizens C) Hired labor from Libya D) Extraterrestrials Name ________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City ____________ State ____ Zip _____ Phone Number _________________ Answer _______________________________________________________ 0000370450 Complete this form and mail to: The Enquirer, P.O. Box 5776, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5776. To enter online, visit Cincinnati.Com/giveaways. Deadline to enter is December 18, 2009. No purchase necessary. Must be a resident of Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana, who is 18 years or older to enter. For official rules visit Cincinnati.Com/giveaways. Deadline to enter is 12/18/09. On the record DEATHS Dorothy Markins Camper, 81, died Nov. 20. Survived by Dale (Lenira), Donald (Debbie) Camper, Debbie (Richard) Perrmann, Dreama (Gary) Duncan, Darlene (Keith) Center; 17 grandchildren; Camper 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Dale Camper Sr. Services were Nov. 25 at Meyer Funeral Home. December 2, 2009 Western Hills Press B7 Dorothy Camper Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 or pricing details. New Haven Road, Harrison, OH 45030. About obituaries Betty Berauer Goodpaster, 98, Cheviot, died Nov. 18. She was a secretary for Johnson Electric Company. Survived by daughter Elayne Gallagher; grandchildren Austin Merrill, Christopher Goodwin, John Gallagher, Amy Loeffelman; seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Robert Goodpaster, Harry Lachtrup, Irvin Kallmeyer, daughter Harriet Merrill. Services were Nov. 28 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Betty Goodpaster (Thomas) Durbec, Paula Mitchell, Debbie (Glenn) Phelps; eight grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild. PreHarmeyer ceded in death by husband Paul Harmeyer, brother Elden Brown. Services were Nov. 18 at Holy Family. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. sister Naomie Sulack. Preceded in death by son Roy Robert Hornyak Jr. Services were Nov. 28 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hornyak Scholarship Fund, c/o University of Cincinnati, Attn: Crysta Flueck (email@example.com) or the Kirkwood Camp, Attn: Ken Atchison, 8341 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. Jim D. Chaney, 53, died Nov. 20. He was a member of the Pipefitters and Plumbers Local 392. Survived by wife Debbie (Heverly) Chaney; children Katie, Kim Chaney; sisters Diana (Rick) Sage, Janet Banschbach; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Bill Chaney. Services were Nov. 24 at Minges Funeral Home. Memorials for the benefit of Chaney's children may be directed to the funeral home. Jim Chaney Lynda S. Colegate, 55, Cleves, died Nov. 22. She was a biller for United Medical. Survived by daughter Melynda Kestermann; granddaughters Ashlee Miller, Shaelynn Kestermann; mother Helen Colegate; siblings Sandra (Gary) Hume, Melvin (Debbie) Jr., Randy (Lisa) Colegate; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Melvin Colegate Sr. Services were Nov. 25 at the Miamitown Church of Christ. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to an education fund for Colegate's granddaughters c/o Harrison Building and Loan, 10490 Lynda Colegate Elizabeth Biermann Genheimer, 89, died Nov. 23. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Linda (David) Albrinck, Maribeth Falbisaner, Steven (Mary), Robert, Nancy (Bob Bill) Genheimer; grandchildren Genheimer Keith (Carol), Karen, Kevin (Liz) Albrinck, Nicholas (Kim), Luke Bill, Deanne Ronning, Sarah (Larry) Boden, Steven Genheimer, Lucy (Ryan) Steadman, Emily Downie, Ryan Falbisaner; great-grandchildren Andrew, Taylor Albrinck, Madeline Downie, Anika Ronning; brother Fred Biermann. Preceded in death by husband Robert Genheimer, siblings Edward, William Biermann, Eugenia Leichner. Services were Nov. 28 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206, Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4460 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 236, Cincinnati, OH 45242-3755 or National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, MD 21275-9155. Elizabeth Genheimer Rita Riestenberg Graham, 77, died Nov. 18. She was secretary/bookkeeper for Hutch Sporting Goods. Survived by children Michael (Susan) Graham, Kathy Graham Walpole; grandsons Michael (Jennifer), Andrew (Kindra) Walpole; greatgrandchildren Logan, Rohan, Eli Walpole; sister Florence (the late Albert) HeilGraham mann; niece and nephew Carol (Robert), Robert (Tracey) Heuerman; cousin Jean Rutledge. Preceded in death by husband Harvey Graham, nephew Dale Heilmann, cousins Betty Kohlbrand, Kenneth Hacker. Services were Nov. 23 at St. Peter & St. Paul United Church of Christ. Memorials to: Boone County 4H and Utopia Fair, P.O. Box 703, Burlington, KY 41005. Rita Graham Lynette F. Hodgson, 64, Cheviot, died Nov. 23. Survived by children Robin Madden, Thomas Hodgson; siblings Ruth Ault, Lloyd Henn; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services were Nov. 28 at CraverRiggs Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati, 3949 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223. Lynette Hodgson William J. Jansen, 86, died Nov. 17. He was a printer with Finn Graphics. Survived by children Mike (Diane), Bill (Karen) Jansen, Janet (Tom) Moubray, Terri (Ralph) Todd, Carol (Brian) Koehler; sisters Helen Spaeth, Mary Miley; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Irma jansen. Services were Nov. 25 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the St. Dominic Education Fund. William Jansen Catherine Ollinger Knapp, 89, West Price Hill, died Nov. 12. She was a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service. Survived by children Mary Catherine (Edward) Baker, Anne D. (Steven) Minning, Jerome Knapp J. (Cheryl) Knapp; siblings Sisters Mary Grace, C.S.A., Mary Vollner, Elizabeth Pomerantz, Nicholas, John Ollinger; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Jerome C. Knapp, daughter Maria (William) Kyde. Services were Nov. 18 at St. William. 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Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3001 Queen City Ave. 513-661-3745 Rev. Martin Westermeyer, Pastor Bible Study 9am Worship & Church School 10am Dial-A-Devotion 662-6611 www.stpeterandstpaulucc.org 513.381.3300 I cincinnatipops.org Sponsor: 0000370749 Anderson Ferry & Foley Roads 513-451-3600 www.shilohumc.com 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship and Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Praise Celebration and Junior Church nursery provided for both services SHILOH UNITED METHODIST St. Peter & St. Paul United Church of Christ 0000368945 HOURS: MON - THURS 9AM-5PM FRI 9AM-6PM � SAT 9AM-1PM B8 Western Hills Press December 2, 2009 On the record DEATHS from the Cincinnati Police Department in 1985. Survived by wife Kay McCarter; children Janet, Patrick (Charlotte) McCarter, Larry (Sherrie) Boggio, Kathie Lacalameto; grandchildren Matthew McCarter, Andrea (Bill) McFarland, Shannon (John Paul) Jouett, Sarah Boggio, Kaylee Lacalameto; great-grandchildren Phoenix, Logan Jouett; siblings Hilda Ellis, Garnett Heitmeir, Richard, James Clark. Services were Nov. 23 at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to the Arthritis Foundation. Mary Wuennemann McKiernan, 92, died Nov. 21. She was an office manager. She was a member of the Dunham Seniors, Delhi Seniors, St. Antoninus Adult Social Group and Democratic Club. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great- and great-greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Joseph McKiernan; siblings Winnie Bruening, Catherine Sharkey, Edward, Robert Fixari. Services were Nov. 28 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Antoninus Endowment Fund, 1500 Linneman Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238 or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. From B7 Services for Peggy Ruebel Ligon, 61, Westwood, were Nov. 24 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Survived by son Lee Ligon; siblings Susan Zimmerman, John, Bill Ruebel, Nancy Luciano; daughter-in-law Lenora Barot; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Charles Ligon Ligon. Memorials to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216 or Reading Is Fundamental, 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009-5726. Peggy Ligon Margaret T. Lung, 93, died Nov. 15. She was a clerk for the Internal Revenue Service. She was a member of the St. Catharine Seniors. Survived by nephew Ronald (Maureen) Lehan; great-nieces and nephews Ronald Jr. (Toni), Ryan (Lisa), Renee, Aarick, Aaron Lehan, Alisha (Chris) Dawson; great-greatnieces and nephews Christopher, Corey, Tara, Kyle, Matthew, Jacob, Ashleigh, Arica, Rachalle, Chloe, Isabelle. Preceded in death by parents Leopold, Katherine Lung, sisters Barbara Lung, Catherine Lehan, Anna Dornstauder, nephew Robert Lehan. Services were Nov. 17 at St. Catharine of Siena. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to the St. Catharine of Siena FRESH Fund. Margaret Lung Mary McKiernan Ray McCarter Ray McCarter, 79, Monfort Heights, died Nov. 19. He retired 10 SCREENS ALL STADIUM SEATING WWW.GreendaleCinema.com 812.532.SHOW LOCATED AT I-275 AND U.S. 50 IN INDIANA Rita Maier McCreary, 57, Green Township, died Nov. 21. Survived by son Michael McCreary; grandchildren Michael McCreary III; siblings Nancy Walls, Gilbert Maier Jr.; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Gilbert, Gladys Maier, siblings Greg, Rodney Maier, Lisa Maier-Rhoades. Services were Nov. 27 at Bridgetown Cemetery. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Stray Animal Adoption Program, Box 72040, Newport, KY 41072. Rita McCreary Survived by children Rina, Joseph (Donna), Ezio (Patricia), Anthony (Chris) Oliverio, Adriana (the late Ottavio) D'Aqui, Marisa (Charles) Flora Oliverio Thomas; siblings Francesco Giglio, Ada Ruggiero; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Francesco Oliverio, siblings Luigi, John Giglio, Elsa Perrotta, greatgranddaughter Maria Knollman. Services were Nov. 25 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to the family for Convento Di-Padre-Pio. Randolph Jr.; sisters Theresa (Jim) Rachford; three grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother Janet Randolph. Services were Nov. 20 at the Vine Street Hill Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Johnny H. Valentine, 74, Green Township, died Nov. 23. He was a meat cutter for Kroger. Survived by children Sandy Rudemiller, Sherry Heller, Doug, Steve Bull; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Valentine, son Tommy Bull. Services were Nov. 27 at Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Johnny Valentine Ruth Noes Alexander Thielen 3155 Harrison Avenue 45211 7043 Harrison Avenue Established 1860 WESTWOOD TAYLOR CREEK RINKS BINGO Dr. & Mrs. Marc & Barbara Alexander and Dr. & Mrs. Christopher & Patricia Thielen proudly announce the engagement of Jessica Alexander (Mercy HS '04, XU '08) and David Thielen (Oak Hills HS '03, UC '07). They will be married on Aug. 14, 2010 at Bellarmine Chapel on the campus of XU. 513-931-4441 � 513-931-0259 661-3022 www.neidhardminges.com Check Us Out On-line Ruth E. Noes, 88, Cheviot, died Nov. 19. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Jerry, Terry, Gary, Jane Noes, Marty Waddell, Judy Thompson; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-greatNoes grandchild. Services were Nov. 25 at GumpHolt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 522 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Suite C281, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 8041 Hosbrook Road, Suite 422, Cincinnati, OH 45236, or Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Mary Margaret Stringer Oliverio, 82, St. Louis, formerly of Western Hills, died Nov. 23. Survived by sons Patrick (Carol), Timothy (Ellen), Robert (Karen) Oliverio; brother Gene (Dori) Stringer; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Louis Oliverio, son John "Jack" (Mary) Oliverio, siblings Marty (Mary Ellen), Roger Stringer, one granddaughter. Services were Nov. 30 at Our Lady of Visitation. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to: Jack & Louis Oliverio Scholarship Fund, La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239 or Sisters of Charity Retirement Fund, Finance Office, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph, OH 45051. Mary Margaret Oliverio Josephine Hall Williams, 78, died Nov. 24. Survived by children Elaine Janson, Curtis (JoEllen) Williams, Necky (Al) Buxton, Sindie Dalton; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Chum Williams, children Dennis, Kenneth Hindis, Chum Williams. Services were Nov. 30 at Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Josephine Williams Danny Randolph Same great Bingo! Fri & Sat Nights Non-Smoking Flora Giglio Oliverio, 98, died Nov. 22. She was a seamstress. Flora Oliverio Danny Lee Randolph, 52, died Nov. 18. He was a painter. Survived by wife Wilda Randolph; son Danny Randolph Jr.; father Fred Ethel F. Wilmes, 100, died Nov. 19. She was a secretary for Beckman & Beckman Law Firm. Survived by friends Jerry and Peggy Thomas and their children Jason, Joe (Sarah), Ryan, Averie. Preceded in death by sister Marguerite Schoenlein. Services were Nov. 23 at Bayley Place. Arrangements by Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati or Bayley Place. Ethel Wilmes www.RinksBingo.com PCW BINGO Purcell K of C 3621 Glenmore Ave. MON & THURS 7:15PM All New Paper Format Variety of Instants Jackpot Coverall pays $1000. in 50#'s $500. in 51#'s & Plays Off for $250 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Meets 1st Sunday of Every Month at 1:00 pm Call for details. This ad available for your fundraisers. POLICE REPORTS CHEVIOT James Tacket, 31, 5270 Montgomery Road No. 6, loud stereo violation at 3613 Harrison Ave., Nov. 20. Jon Thompkins, 49, 3805 Dina Terrace No. 11, criminal mischief at 3500 Mozart Ave., Nov. 20. Tanisha Thornhill, 25, 3408 Ninann Court Apt. B, warrant, Nov. 20. Jessica Dechristopher, 21, 3809 Kenkel, driving under suspension, Nov. 21. Lindsey Scully, 23, 4300 St. Martins Place, driving under suspension, Nov. 24. Roberta Williams, 32, 4157 Harrison Ave. No. 6, warrant at 4157 Harrison Ave., Nov. 20. Quinlan Zinser, 30, 4157 Harrison Ave. No. 6, warrant at 4157 Harrison Ave., Nov. 20. Jaime Maxwell, 26, 5571 Windridge, open container, Nov. 20. Crystal Day, 31, 3385 Bellehaven Court, open container, Nov. 20. Jodie Dearwester, 27, 10191 Harrison Ave. No. 16, open container at 3611 Harrison Ave., Nov. 21. Jessica M. Lawyer, 21, 121 Circle Drive, open container at 3611 Harrison Ave., Nov. 21. Thomas Cummins, 18, 4023 Homelawn Ave., unauthorized use of vehicle at 4059 McFarran Ave., Nov. 21. Jay N. Dillard, 25, 3802 Dina No. 5, drug abuse at 3802 Dina No. 5, Nov. 21. Juvenile, 13, criminal mischief, Nov. 21. David McIntosh, 44, 4162 Chambers Arrests/citations Raker-McCourt New Year's Eve at The Meadows An A Elegant Af fair g Af fair December 31st st 8:00 m. 8: 0 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. . :00 a 0 $120.00 Couple * $60.00 Single James & Melody Raker of Delhi Township wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Kimberly to Adam McCourt, son of Dan & Mary Lee McCourt of Cheviot. Kim & Adam were married on Oct 17, 2009 at a private ceremony in Gatlinburg TN with family& friends. 0000369252 Includes: Hors d'oeuvre * Prime Rib/Chicken Supreme Dinner Top Shelf Open Bar (Unlimited) * D.J. (Jason Yocum) Party Favors & Champagne Toast Complimentary Van Service Call for Reservations 941-7638 www.themeadowsbanquet.com (within a 6 mile radius) Ave., warrant, Nov. 21. Paul Wood, 62, 2526 Ring Place, warrant, Nov. 21. Eric D. Herzog, 23, 3508 Bruestle Ave., open container at 3621 Harrison Ave., Nov. 22. Thomas W. Minda, 23, 14 Ludwell Lane, open container at 3621 Harrison Ave., Nov. 22. Zachary D. Neu, 22, 3138 Lancer Lane, open container at 3621 Harrison Ave., Nov. 22. Ashley Branscum, 22, 2923 Wardall Ave., disorderly conduct at 3613 Harrison Ave., Nov. 22. Heather Peeno, 24, 217 W. 13th St., disorderly conduct at 3613 Harrison Ave., Nov. 22. Chrissy Sprecker, 32, 6310 River Road, warrant, Nov. 23. Sean France, 19, 537 Virgil Drive, warrant, Nov. 23. Tyler Moore, 21, 3729 Herbert Ave., warrant, Nov. 23. Gregory Blake, 26, 6669 Woodcrest Drive, warrant, Nov. 23. Heather Dameron, 32, No Address Listed, theft and unauthorized use of vehicle, Nov. 23. Edward Pursell, 36, 3836 Ruth Lane No. 5, disorderly conduct and drug abuse, Nov. 24. Janene Barnes, 28, 3836 Ruth Lane No. 5, warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., Nov. 24. The Community Press publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: � Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 6612917 (evenings). � Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212. � Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Kim Frey, 263-8300. � Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323. � North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500. Video game system, television and necklace stolen from home at 3298 Camvic Terrace No. 2, Nov. 18. Television stolen from home at 3416 Mayfair Ave., Nov. 18. About police reports Burglary Incidents Criminal damaging Television and two credit cards stolen from home at 4013 Carrie Ave. No. 1, Nov. 20. Siding and window molding damaged on home at 3460 Tangent Drive, Nov. 23. Police | Continued B9 A picture is worth a thousand words. 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% And with Huntington, a very nice advantage. 1.50% APY* 0.63% APY 1.50 P R E M I E R P L U S Why leave your money in a stagnant account when it can earn MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT GUARANTEED FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS %* APY $20,000 MINIMUM much more at Huntington? Open a new Huntington Premier Plus Money Market Account and your money can start growing faster than the average market rate, when you also have a qualifying Huntington checking account. Take advantage of this rate today. Stop by a Huntington banking office, call 1-877-480-2345, or visit huntington.com/mma to apply. HUNTINGTON'S PREMIER PLUS AREA BANK AVERAGE MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT MMA market rate comparison source: Informa Research Service, Inc., Calabasas, CA, www.informars.com. Although the information has been obtained from the various institutions themselves, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. *Annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of date of publication. 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) referenced in any of the following tiers is guaranteed for at least 90 days from the date of account opening then may change at any time as the Huntington Premier Plus Money Market Account (HPPMMA) is a variable rate account. Different rates apply to different balance tiers. Rates and corresponding APYs listed in the tiers that do not earn 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) are also variable and subject to change without notice even prior to the first 90 days. Initial minimum opening deposit required is $20,000.00 and must be new money to Huntington. The interest rate for balances $0.01-$19,999.99 is 0.00% (0.00% APY); the interest rate for the following balance tiers, $20,000.00 to $49,999.99, $50,000.00 to $99,999.99, and $100,000.00 to $2,000,000.99 is currently 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) and will apply for at least 90 days. This is our current standard rate for HPPMMA opened November 23, 2009 or later. Balances $2,000,001.00 to $999,999,999.99 do not qualify for the 1.49% rate (1.50% APY); current standard rate for that balance tier is 0.80% (0.80% APY) and subject to change at any time. After the first 90 (ninety) days, the rates in all tiers are not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. When your balance falls into a particular rate tier, your entire balance will earn the applicable rate in effect for that tier, i.e., if your balance reaches $2,000,001.00 or more, your entire balance will earn that lower rate. Balances below $20,000.00 are subject to a $20.00 per month maintenance fee. Interest is compounded and paid monthly. Limit one account per household. CHECKING ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS: Customer must also have, or open, a consumer checking account with a $1,500.00 balance which must be titled in the same name(s) as the HPPMMA. Depending on your type of checking account, it may or may not be interest-bearing which will impact the overall return of your total funds on deposit. If checking account is not maintained, the HPPMMA will be converted to our Huntington Premier Money Market Account which has lower rates in all respective rate tiers and does not receive the 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) on any balance tier. APPLICABLE TO BOTH HPPMMA AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS: Fees may reduce earnings on the account. An Early Account Closing fee will apply to accounts closed within 180 days of opening. We reserve the right to limit acceptance of deposits greater than $100,000.00. Not valid with any other offer. FDIC insured up to applicable limits. Member FDIC. �, Huntington� and A bank invested in people.� are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. �2009 Huntington Bancshares incorporated. 0000367699 Police reports From B8 Theft Sliding door damaged on home at 3808 Dina Terrace No. 2, Nov. 17. Cell phone stolen from home at 3955 Trevor Ave., Nov. 23. Car stereo and MP3 player stolen from vehicle at 3724 Applegate Ave., Nov. 10. December 2, 2009 3328 Glenmore Ave., Nov. 13. 3331 Parkcrest Lane, Nov. 12. 2465 Westwood Northern Blvd., Nov. 12. 3015 Glenhills Way, Nov. 6. 3213 Werk Road, Nov. 15. 3472 Cheviot Ave., Nov. 14. 5039 Crookshank Road, Nov. 8. 2258 Harrison Ave., Nov. 14. 2258 Harrison Ave., Nov. 16. 2672 Wendee Drive, Nov. 10. 2713 Erlene Drive, Nov. 8. 2738 McKinley Ave., Nov. 7. 2948 Westknolls Lane, Nov. 13. 2950 Kling Ave., Nov. 12. 3036 Boudinot Ave., Nov. 8. Western Hills Press 3104 Cavanaugh Ave., Nov. 15. 3201 Mayridge Court, Nov. 16. 3351 Cavanaugh Ave., Nov. 7. 3408 Tinaview Court, Nov. 12. 3949 Yearling Court, Nov. 6. B9 The Western Hills Press on Nov. 18 incorrectly listed Shelly Matzet as being arrested for disorderly conduct. We regret the error. Brian E. Denlinger, born 1976, possession of drugs, 3360 Glenmore Ave., Nov. 7. Candy G. Brown, born 1971, assault, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 12. Cherise N. Thornton, born 1987, robbery, falsification and obstruction Correction CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations Brian Jeffries, born 1962, robbery, 2340 Harrison Ave., Nov. 12. Cordero McConnell, born 1986, possession of drugs, 3089 McHenry Ave., Nov. 11. Donta Yett, born 1981, assault, 2569 Harrison Ave., Nov. 13. Flenare Mascus, born 1990, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 13. James Burnett, born 1985, possession of drugs, 2900 Harrison Ave., Nov. 18. John Osterman, born 1976, aggravated robbery armed and obstruction of official business, 3331 Parkcrest Lane, Nov. 12. Raymond Hodge, born 1966, criminal damaging or endangerment, 3051 Glenmore Ave., Nov. 18. Reginal Massey, born 1967, assault, 2332 Harrison Ave., Nov. 17. Renee Lewis, born 1960, assault, 2400 Harrison Ave., Nov. 13. Shante Roberts, born 1984, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 11. Somer Nicole Howard, born 1980, possession of drug abuse instruments, 3349 Parkcrest Lane, Nov. 8. Stephanie Schiele, born 1989, theft under $300, 2655 Wendee Drive, Nov. 16. Terence Adam Thomas, born 1989, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 10. Victor Blevins, born 1989, criminal damaing or endangerment, 2400 Harrison Ave., Nov. 9. Dominick David Andrews, born 1990, aggravated menacing and assault, 3260 Gobel Ave., Nov. 8. Sonia Pugh, born 1968, menacing by stalking, 3003 Junietta Ave., Nov. 10. Denise Walker, born 1959, assault, 2901 Harrison Ave., Nov. 16. Nick Papania, born 1964, violation of temporary protection order, 3248 Werk Road, Nov. 17. Dion Harmon, born 1979, obstruction of official business, 2405 Montana Ave., Nov. 7. Angela Schweitzer, born 1989, possession of drugs and theft under $300, 6140 Glenway Ave., Nov. 14. Bess Murphy, born 1980, theft over $5,000, 3187 McHenry Ave., Nov. 10. Bree L. Gilbert, born 1975, unauthorized use of property, 2872 Montana Ave., Nov. 17. of official business, 2405 Montana Ave., Nov. 7. Corey Blitz, born 1991, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 18. Daniel Lee Davis, born 1959, theft under $300, 6000 Glenway Ave., Nov. 11. Greg H. Wadney, born 1986, possession of drugs, 2881 Boudinot Ave., Nov. 6. Janet Allen, born 1979, theft under $300 and drug abuse, 6000 Glenway Ave., Nov. 15. Jason Allen Davis, born 1971, domestic violence, 2912 Urwiler Ave., Nov. 15. Michele Marie Dwenger, born 1965, theft under $300, 6100 Glenway Ave., Nov. 17. Nikolas Paul Velleca, born 1990, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 18. Obryan A. Broner, born 1984, drug abuse, 3103 Harrison Ave., Nov. 17. Putrice Carter, born 1989, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 15. William James Stclair, born 1980, simple assault, 3411 Broadwell Ave., Nov. 9. 2432 Ferguson Road, Nov. 10. 2322 Ferguson Road, Nov. 16. 2399 Westwood Northern Blvd., Nov. 11. 2576 Harrison Ave., Nov. 11. 2880 Harrison Ave., Nov. 16. Breaking and entering Incidents Aggravated burglary Aggravated robbery Burglary 1901 Vienna Woods Drive, Nov. 11. 2323 Ferguson Road, Nov. 8. 2545 Montana Ave., Nov. 15. 2700 Erlene Drive, Nov. 9. 3048 Urwiler Ave., Nov. 11. 3141 Werk Road, Nov. 13. 3276 Vittmer Ave., Nov. 13. 3287 Ferncroft Drive, Nov. 10. 5098 Glencrossing Way, Nov. 12. 5100 Crookshank Road, Nov. 16. 5555 Glenway Ave., Nov. 15. 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Renaissance West At North Bend Crossing 5156 North Bend Crossing, Cincinnati, OH 45247 (Behind Sam's Club, off West Fork Road) For more information, please call (513) 661-4100. www.keystonesenior.com B10 Western Hills Press December 2, 2009 On the record REAL ESTATE ADDYSTON CHEVIOT 83 Main St.: Wesbanco Bank Inc. to CRB Management LLC; $6,300. Vitucci, August J. III; $115,500. 3909 Gary Court: Fliehman, William J. to O'Connor, Sarah A.; $112,500. 4320 Regency Ridge Court: Heintz, Mary A. to Toon, Marie; $102,000. 4435 North Bend Road: Wells Fargo Bank NA Tr. to Clausing, Emily C.; $72,000. 4824 Kleeman Green Drive: Big Move Properties LLC to Maichrye, Ryan J. and Catherine L.; $189,900. 5209 Sidney Road: JJ Kind Investments LLC to SKTD Investments LLC; $36,100. 5250 Lake Front Drive: Flaxmayer, Ronald J. to Jung, Mathias and Magdena; $265,000. 5342 Werk Road: Mahler, Paul F. to McRoberts, Karen S.; $50,250. 5350 Meadow Walk Lane: Mahoney, Rita L. to Riegler, Emily C.; $94,000. 5407 Heather Court: Perleberg, Melissa E. to Callabro, Thomas J. II; $98,000. 5462 Jamie's Oak Court: John Henry Homes Inc. to Formoso, Jonel R. and Marthlowe D.; $268,818. 5547 Windridge Drive: Tenhundfeld, Marilyn to Tenhundfeld, Cara A. and David C.; $130,000. 5713 Lauderdale Road: Leisure, Donald H. Jr. to Miazga, Jason; $135,000. 5766 Biscayne Ave.: Richards, Stephen and Diana to Stockman, Joshua R. and Mary L.; $157,000. 5835 Colerain Ave.: Niehaus, Herbert H. to Guardian Savings Bank FSB; $85,250. 5857 Colerain Ave.: Niehaus, Herbert H. to Guardian Savings Bank FSB; $85,250. 5973 Werk Road: Cupito, Joseph V. and Mary Anne to Rothenbusch, Gary A.; $175,000. 6072 Gaines Road: Willacker, Lisa L. and Michael C. Blake to Willacker, Lisa L.; $172,500. 6313 Whiteacres Drive: Hundley, Steven E. and Tresia E. to Steinmann, Eric R. and Erica F.; $125,000. 6335 Elkwater Court: Chance, Marion S. to Holtman, Michelle L. and Kyle Wilson; $174,000. 6792 Jimjon Court: Broxterman, Raymond S. and Debbie A. to Stephens, Thomas C.; $155,000. 6940 Taylor Road: Smith, Joseph to Franke, Paul A.; $80,000. 6951 Summit Lake Drive: Biddle, Kelly J. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $88,000. 7121 Pickway Drive: Smith, Gregory A. and Lisa I. to Steffen, Marie and Ryan; $141,000. Address not available: Paul Middendorf I LLC to Ausdenmoore, Sandra M.; $270,000. Address not available: Hilsinger Building and Development Corp. to Smith, Victoria L.; $352,880. 1438 Devil's Backbone Road: Olding, Patricia A. Tr. and Michael A. Scardina Tr. to Riestenberg, Ted S. and Mary K.; $168,000. 1985 Faycrest Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Bordicks, Deborah; $49,000. 2843 Chardale Court: Bosken, Paul V. to Seale, Emily M.; $100,000. 2949 Bailey Ave.: Gall, Rebecca J. to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $72,000. 3204 Balsamridge Drive: Rohe, Ruth E. to Knosp, Scott and Kateri V.; $116,500. 3241 Bellacre Court: Stephens, Donald E. and Mary Lou to Daly, Lillian A.; $155,000. 3370 Emerald Ridge : Moore, Cora E. and J. Harry Moore to Lupp, Irene; $170,000. 3390 Ebenezer Road: Schulze, Esther E. to Oak Hills Local School District; $125,000. 3500 Ridgewood Ave.: Schaffer, Jerome D. and Mary C. to Scaringelli, James R.; $106,500. 3506 Eyrich Road: Ralphy, Olga L. to VCA 1 Holdings LLC; $20,000. 3530 Gailynn Drive: Limle, Patricia J. to Tallarigo, Fredrick R. III; $135,500. 3614 Ebenezer Road: Kilgus, Matthew to Halker, Steven R.; $120,000. 3638 Edgebrook Drive: Stall, David W. 4 to Brandt, Ashley N.; $110,000. 3668 Moonridge Drive: Hasselbeck, Mark E. and Lacey A. Blue to Vetter, Douglas R.; $135,000. 4317 Brookdale Drive: Berkemeyer, James M. and Tamara L. Ponder to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; $58,000. 4398 Simca Lane: Gambetta, Peter C. and Paula R. to Myers, Peggy A.; $223,000. 5182 Eaglesnest Drive: Rosemeyer, Sheryl L. to Collopy, James P.; $62,500. 5248 Valley Ridge Road: Chavarria, Reynaldo and Denise to U.S. Bank NA Tr.; $60,000. 5314 Robert Ave.: Diehl, Emma S. to Klosterman, Al J.; $56,000. 5490 Michelle's Oak Court: Owens, Kenneth C. and Jennifer M. to Sandling, Timothy; $108,000. 5584 Biscayne Ave.: Papke, James J. Jr. to Olis, Heather; $127,000. 5633 Vogel Road: Ries, Marie E. to Scherpenberg, Carrie R.; $83,000. Last week's Scavenger Hunt clue came from Springmyer Elementary School at 4179 Ebenezer Road in Green Township. The readers who called or sent in a correct guess were: S u s a n , K e i t h , Last week's clue. Kyle, Courtney and Brittan y Oldfield, McKenzie Johnson, Zoe Zeszut, Kelley Clements a n d C i n d y J o h n s o n . This week's clue is on A1. Date stamp FILE PHOTO 3467 Jane Ave.: Dodge, N.P. Jr. Tr. to Berding, Theresa M.; $122,000. 3467 Jane Ave.: Rotsching, Kevin M. to Dodge, N.P. Jr. Tr.; $122,000. 3509 Hilda Ave.: Fifth Third Mortgage Company to Miken Enterprises LLC; $48,000. 3605 June St.: Fantetti, Anthony C. to Fannie Mae; $28,000. 3644 Herbert Ave.: Stiles, Claudia J. Tr. to Imfeld, Steve; $54,000. 3730 Darwin Ave.: Cronk, Janna to Todd, Leah; $56,500. 3974 Delmar Ave.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr. to Mann, Gregory G. and Julie R.; $48,113. 3219 Phoenix Ave.: Dyer, David W. to Horton, Angela E.; $70,000. 3735 Marydell Place: Hennekes, Rose 3 to Burt, Jeffrey and Elaine; $48,344. 3970 Trevor Ave.: Cinco Family Financial Center Credit Union Inc. to Mahan, William D. and Eunice C.; $32,500. 4041 Harding Ave.: Schmidt, James and Carrie T. to Striet, Scott R.; $101,000. Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 5639 Vogel Road: Ries, Marie E. to Scherpenberg, Carrie R.; $83,000. 5672 Eula Ave.: Wood, Rose Marie to Masson, Ryan C.; $100,000. 5963 Calmhaven Drive: Moore, Lois A. to Vincent, Daniel R. and Jeanean M.; $190,000. 6582 Hearne Road: Girten, Roy E. Jr. Tr. and Bette Lou Tr. to Bethel, April D.; $50,000. 6604 South Cove Drive: McDonald, Michael P. and Barbara L. to Zappasodi, Joseph A. and Rosie S.; $450,000. 6706 Kelsey's Oak Court: Melish, Barbara A. to Schoettelkotte, Kathleen R.; $110,000. About real estate transfers CLEVES 320 Miami Ave.: Means, Steven and Kathyleen to U.S. Bank NA Tr.; $36,000. Travel & Resort Directory ESSE E TENN 513.768.8285 or email@example.com BUS TOURS Give The Gift of Travel! WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cherry Blossom Time, Mar 26-29. Only $425 pp. NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO - June 21-25, $499 pp. Gift certificates available. 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Richey; $280,000. 3601 Ridgewood Ave.: Gilreath, Queen E. to Dixon, Jewel F.; $154,000. 3684 Reemelin Road: Farmer, Brian R. to Schwarz, Matthew J.; $89,000. 3731 Moonridge Drive: Citimortgage Inc. to Depco LLC; $67,222. 3853 Biehl Ave.: Stefanou, Dan to GREEN TOWNSHIP Aston Lake Drive: NVR Inc. to Vanderyt, Richard; $199,580. Aston Lake Drive: NVR Inc. to Groene, Jenna and Daniel Schira; $228,035. 3820 Durango Green Drive: Moulden, Ron and Kim to Downing, Daniel S. and Kelsey E.; $230,000. 8617 Doris Place: Fischer Single Family Homes II LLC to Carter, Andrew J. and Kathryn M.; $335,182. 3069 Citation Lane: Robinson, Brandon and Nicole to Bank of New York Mellon; $156,000. 3866 Yorkshire Circle: Barry, Robert A. and Mary Ellen to Holden, Donald P. and Diane; $235,000. 5043 East Miami River Road: Spencer, Clifton and Linda M. to Wells Fargo Financial Ohio 1 Inc.; $20,000. 8108 Jordan Road: Fannie Mae to Ochs, Jason S.; $72,000. 2624 Lytham Court: Lintz, Robert C. 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