Loveland Herald - July 1, 2009

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Book examines‘Rhythms of Life’

The third time’s the charm forBlue Ash resident Waqi Munim,whose third book was releasedonline at the end of April.

While Munim has writtenthree books, only “Rhythms ofLife” has been published.

Munim described “Rhythmsof Life” as a motivational self-help book narrated like anovel. He said it follows fivefictitious moral stories underthe umbrella of a bigger story.

The stories were inspired bydifferent experiences Munim hashad, he said. For example, he gotideas while on vacation and froma conversation with a cab driver.

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Loveland tocelebrate July 4

It may seem like Valentine’sDay would be the mostcelebrated holiday in Loveland,but the city certainly does notoverlook Independence Day.

“It’s the most importantpatriotic holiday we have,” saidCity Manager Tom Carroll.“Fourth of July is the mostboisterous celebration we have.”

Linda Sporing-Lay has beeninvolved in planning Loveland’sFourth of July celebration foryears. She said the groupstarts planning in February.

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After almost two years of plan-ning, four local fire departmentshave announced the newest ini-tiative to provide better qualityservice to the communities.

The Northeast Fire Collabora-tive includes theL o v e l a n dS y m m e s ,Sycamore Town-ship, Sharonvilleand Blue Ashfire departments,which will joinresources toreduce responsetime.

“We’re working on trying tostandardize policy and improve ...safety and response,” said Love-land Symmes Fire DepartmentChief Otto Huber.

“We hope to set a foundationfor a fire service working collabo-rative.”

The collaborative lays thegroundwork for “visions and val-ues” to be shared by all of theinvolved departments.

Huber said that the plan canhelp create safer fire ground oper-ations with more firefightersresponding, help pool resources tosave money for all 11 fire stationsand create opportunities for fire-fighters from all departments totrain together.

Sharonville Fire Chief Ralph

Hammonds said the collaborativemakes sense fiscally, and for thesafety of firefighters.

“We’re not a volunteer organi-zation anymore,” Hammondssaid. “If we were a volunteerdepartment, we’d get two dozenfirefighters on the scene.

“Now, we have to staff adozen, around the clock. We can’tafford to staff all the time for thebig events that we have.”

It can also improve responsetimes by having the closest stationrespond to an emergency call.

“It’s a matter of being responsi-ble,” said Huber.

Hammonds said the collabora-tive provides the ability to provide

the proper amount of resources tofight house fires, and allows thegroup to buy items as a group, inbulk, which saves money.

“For Sharonville, it helps pro-vide better services for the mostreasonable cost,” Hammonds said.“It’s that way for all the communi-ties.

“It provides all the benefits of afire district, without the politicsand losing each department’sidentity.”

Sharonville Mayor Virgil Lovittsaid fire services are gettingincreasingly harder to provide,due to added cost and changingregulations.

“We need to look for ways to

achieve the savings of a fire dis-trict and increase services,” hesaid. “These types of partnershipswill probably become more com-mon in the future.”

The collaborative is open toincluding other communities’departments that share the samevision, but Huber said that addi-tions would have to make senseboth by enhancing the work of thefire departments and staying cost-effective.

The collaborative is in talkswith Montgomery and Madeira-Indian Hill Fire Departments aboutjoining the group.

– Reporter Kelly McBride Reddycontributed to this story.

Fire depts. working togetherCollaborativeto improveservice

AMANDA HOPKINS/STAFF

Four local fire departments are joining forces in the Northeast Fire Collaborative, a joint effort to enhance fire protection and save money in theLoveland Symmes, Blue Ash, Sycamore Township and Sharonville Fire Departments by sharing resources. From left, Bruck Hawk (Loveland Symmes),Ann Burrell (Blue Ash), Wes Dendler (Loveland Symmes), Brad Niehaus (Blue Ash), Josh Galvin (Sycamore Township), Jayson Robertson (Sharonville),Walter Cook (Sycamore Township), John Eadicicco (Loveland Symmes), Mike Morrison (Sharonville) and Jeff Vaughn (Sharonville).

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It may seem like Valen-tine’s Day would be the mostcelebrated holiday in Love-land, but the city certainlydoes not overlook Indepen-dence Day.

“It’s the most importantpatriotic holiday we have,”said City Manager Tom Car-roll. “Fourth of July is themost boisterous celebrationwe have.”

Linda Sporing-Lay hasbeen involved in planningLoveland’s Fourth of July cel-ebration for years. She saidthe group starts planning inFebruary.

“Right now it’s so simplebecause we’ve been doing itfor years,” Sporing-Lay said.“It’s on autopilot now.”

One of the city’s big

events is the parade, which isopen to anyone. Sporing-Laysaid people can sign up orjust show up to participate.

Participants do not haveto be from Loveland, either.

“They can be from any-where,” Sporing-Lay said.“We welcome all.”

The parade includes smallfloats, walkers and peopleriding in cars. Sporing-Laysaid politicians, Shriners,schools, businesses andchurch groups all participatein the parade, which is tapedby ICRCTV and shown oncable.

The Loveland Stage Com-pany also participates in theparade. Pat Furterer said shehas been in the parade forabout 20 years.

“I’m a very patriotic lady,”Furterer said.

She has emceed the

event, marched with theLoveland Stage Company incostume and ridden in a con-vertible while tossing candy.Her plans for this yearinclude a red T-shirt with fire-works on it and her son’sconvertible.

The 2002 Valentine Ladysaid she likes to wear red andloves the parade.

“I think it’s just ‘Ameri-cana’ at its best,” Furterersaid. “Loveland is just such aneat town. The people aregreat.”

Furterer added that thecrowd gets better every year.

“It’s neat to go along andsee the kids waving theirflags,” Furterer said.

Sporing-Lay said theyguess that about 3,000 to4,000 people come to theevent, which gets busier eachyear.

Loveland also hosts apatriotic bike and strollercontest for kids. The kidsdecorate their bikes to winfirst, second or third places.

“There are so many thatare so incredibly creative,”Sporing-Lay said.

The small floats also arejudged for first, second andthird places.

After the parade, peoplecan participate in the eventsat the park, including a watergiveaway, games, blow uprides, face painting and aband, Sporing-Lay said. Theevents are free, thanks tovolunteers and some cityfunding.

Sporing-Lay said herfavorite parts of the celebra-tion include the parade,events in the park and thefireworks, admitting that sheloves it all.

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While most high schoolstudents don’t even fullysupport themselves, the stu-dent-run group “Unified forUNIFAT” is supporting theeducation of 120 Africanchildren.

Connie Ring, teachermoderator for Unified forUNIFAT, said when threeMoeller High School stu-dents saw “Invisible Chil-dren: Rough Cut” at a lead-ership conference, theydecided to get involved with“Invisible Children” andscreen the documentary atMoeller. An article inMoeller Magazine made itsway to an alumnus whointroduced the boys toAbitimo RebeccaOdongkara, founder of UNI-FAT School in Uganda.

By that time, Ring saidthere were 40 kids involvedand the group had expand-ed to Mount Notre Dameand Sycamore high schools.

“Immediately the kidsnamed themselves Unifiedfor UNIFAT,” Ring said.

Now the group has 15 or16 active chapters, whilefive more schools are tryingto start chapters, Ring said.This includes public and pri-vate high schools aroundCincinnati and a few univer-sities.

Ring estimated that hun-dreds or possibly even thou-sands of students areinvolved in the group, whichnow raises $50,000 per year.

“These kids are constant-ly blowing me away,” Ringsaid.

Ring said the group’s lat-est initiative was to hire fourmentors for the students theysupport.

“Now we have this groupof high school students in theCincinnati area who are theemployers to these fouradults in Uganda who areserving as mentors to the120 students that these highschool kids support,” Ringsaid.

To support one child takes$300 per year, Ring said, andit covers their school tuition,lunch, uniform and a smallamount of medical attention.

Moeller sponsors 37 chil-dren while Sycamore spon-sors 41, Ring said.

“To have a chapter spon-sor that many kids, you real-ly have to have the wholeschool involved,” Ring said.“That’s what’s happening at

Sycamore and Moeller.”Ring said other schools

have chapters that are morelike a club. These schoolshold fundraisers and raise afew thousand dollars withoutinvolving the whole school.

Sycamore junior MeghanMarth, founder and presidentof Sycamore’s chapter of Uni-fied for UNIFAT, said eachchapter is different.

“All the different schoolshave different levels ofinvolvement and differentways that their club is setup,” Marth said.

Marth said they are goingto have a Unified for UNIFATCouncil next year, where theleaders from each schoolmeet.

While the schools holdtheir own fundraisers, theymake sure to support eachother’s events.

“We’re all banded togeth-er for the same cause sothere’s absolutely no compe-tition among schools,” saidLisa Vanags, teacher modera-tor for Sycamore’s chapter.

The schools also gettogether for citywide events,like January’s iDance compe-tition.

Marth said about 825 kidscame to the event, whichraised more than $4,400.

“That’s by far been proba-bly the most successful eventthat’s incorporated kids fromdifferent area schools,”Vanags said.

Marth said the group alsounited to hold “Walk andRock” in April.

Sycamore holds manyfundraisers on its own, likethe “Give Back, Get DownBenefit Concert” May 15 atthe Blue Ash Amphitheatre,where high school bandsperformed.

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Sycamore High School junior MeghanMarth with an African student ofUNIFAT School in Uganda last summer.

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Hundreds of volunteersfrom nine churches will bemaking the rounds aroundMilford and Miami Town-ship to give a helping handduring ShareFest.

ShareFest is a three-dayevent packed full of activi-ties. Volunteers will work inteams to helps with morethan 30 projects includinglandscaping around Milfordschools and Sem Villa,cleaning up around the localpolice and fire departments,painting at the Milford citybuilding and working one-on-one with seniors.

“This is a great opportu-nity to meet new people andcombine efforts to serve thepeople in our community,”said Rebecca Buckalew,associate director of caringministries at Faith Churchand a member of theShareFest Committee. “Thereare definitely going to be alot of projects ... I’m amazedby what the volunteers areable to accomplish.”

ShareFest Milford firsttook place in 2007 after agroup of pastors from FaithChurch attended a confer-ence in Arkansas, where theShareFest idea originated.

“Our pastors realized thatif our church closed its doors

in Milford, we would not bemissed. We were not mak-ing an impact in our com-munity and they wanted tochange that,” said SharonSiepel, associate director ofcommunications for FaithChurch. “The idea ofShareFest just resoundedwith them as something wecould do because it’s not justabout our church, it’s thechurch as whole ... wantingto show people that we canreally make a difference invery practical ways.”

ShareFest will be 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 18,and Friday, June 19, and 7a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday,June 20. Saturday, while

volunteers are out andabout, the churches also willsponsor a ShareFest Villagefrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat-urday at Milford Junior HighSchool. The village will becomplete with free food, afree car wash, kid zone, yardsale, live music, a prayertent, a hospitality tent and ablood drive.

Anyone would like to getinvolved as a volunteer,make a donation, or wouldlike to recommend a projectfor the ShareFest volunteersshould do so online atwww.sharefestmilford.org orcall Buckalew at 831-3770.Projects for individuals shouldfocus on seniors, struggling

families or single moms.“If you’re thinking about

getting involved, at leastcome Saturday and see whatwe’re all about,” Buckalew

said. “There will be all kindsof things going on, so justcome down and get yourfeet wet to see if you want tohelp out next year.”

Volunteers help community during ShareFest

KELLIE GEIST/STAFF

Jenine Lilly, of Loveland, as well as Hannah Newton, left, and Lauren Newton,center, both of Milford, help pull weeds at the Promont House during ShareFest2009. ShareFest was held in Milford Thursday, June 18, through Saturday, June20. During those three days, volunteers from nine local churches helped withprojects across Milford and Miami Township.


Clermont County is look-ing at big budget cuts fornext year.

County AdministratorDavid Spinney said thecounty is projecting a 5 per-cent decline in revenue,equaling about $2.5 million,due to reduced money fromthe state and less incomefrom sales tax, fees, invest-ments and other sources.

Because of that projec-tion, all county departmentsfunded by the general fundhave been asked to incorpo-rate a 5-percent budget cutinto their 2010 tax budgets.

Some of those departmentsinclude the sheriff’s office, thecourt system, treasurer, audi-tor, board of elections andcommissioner’s office.

“The current board policyis not to appropriate more

money for 2010 than wetook in 2009,” Spinneysaid.

“The board is not neces-sarily going to do a 5-per-cent cut across the board,but I anticipate there will bea 5-percent reduction in thegeneral fund.”

Along with the reducedbudget proposals, depart-ments also were asked toexplain how those cutswould impact their operationand level of service to thecommunity, Spinney said.

“We wanted to have asmuch information as possibleso when the (commission-ers) do the appropriationsthey will have a better idea ofhow the cuts will impact eachdepartment,” Spinney said.

Sukie Scheetz, director ofOffice of Management andBudget, said although thesecuts would not go into effectuntil 2010 the county

wanted to get a head starton the big picture.

“This will have a bigimpact on everyone, sowe’ve asked the depart-ments to start looking at thecuts ahead of time ... We’llhave to make cuts to livewithin the means, but wedon’t know where thosecuts will be yet,” Scheetzsaid. “This is the first look.”

Spinney said while 5percent is a significantdecline in revenue, Cler-mont County is still doingfinancially better than manyof its neighbors.

Montgomery County hashad to make two rounds ofcuts this year and HamiltonCounty’s reductions are inthe double digits, he said.

The tax budget has to beadopted by the board by thefirst part of July, but Spin-ney expects the board totake action June 24.

County prepares for5 percent budget cut

Township’sfinest

Miami Township Police ChiefSteve Bailey swears in new

officers Terry Eshman andBrent Higgins. Eshman’s wife

Jimmi and Higgin’s wifeMelanie and son Jace also

participated in the ceremony.MARY DANNEMILLER/STAFF


For the first time sincethe suffragist dinner andOrpha Gatch CitizenshipAward were created,founder Sue Craig will beattending only in spirit.

Craig, who won the2008 Orpha Gatch Award,died of brain cancer lastyear. But even in herabsence, the members ofthe Clermont County Leagueof Women Voters will con-tinue the tradition.

“When Sue died, it wassuch a big loss to the com-munity,” said former leaguepresident Cynthia Macke.“She was a phenomenalwoman ... But even withoutSue being right here andwithout Orpha, the spirit ofthe award will continue.”

“We want to recognizewomen who are doingsomething just above andbeyond to make our com-munity a better place andthat will always be impor-tant,” Macke added.

The Orpha Gatch Citizen-ship Award is named afterOrpha Gatch, an active suf-fragette who voted in theelection of 1920 for WarrenHarding.

The 19th Amendment tothe United States Constitu-tion, which providedwomen with the right tovote, was ratified on August26, 1920.

Orpha grew up in Buffa-lo, N.Y., and pursued ateaching career after gradu-ating from Smith College.She volunteered for servicein the American Red Crossduring World War I and wassent to France in 1918.

While in Bourge, she metJohn N. Gatch of TerracePark, who was serving as aSecond Lieutenant in theinfantry. They married inearly 1919 in St. Nazaire,France, and then moved toTerrace Park.

Gatch was the firstwoman elected to the Mil-ford School Board in 1920and she was the presidentof the PTA in the 1930s. In1927 Gatch and her hus-band moved to GarfieldAvenue in Milford wherethey raised seven children.

In 1958, Gatch helpedcreate the Clermont CountyLeague of Women Votersand, at age 78, Gatchmarched in the 1970 Fron-tier Days Parade in Milforddressed as a suffragette car-rying a sign “Fifty Years of aGood Idea.”

“Orpha was a little,charming woman with awonderful smile,” saidCathy Gatch, Orpha’sgranddaughter and ownerof Milford Pottery. “Shestayed engaged all the timeand always welcomed any-one who came through thedoor.”

“I’m glad to see that thespirit is still out there ..Those are the people who

usually wind up makingthings better,” she added.

Cathy Gatch helps pres-ent the Orpha Gatch Citizen-ship Award every year andshe makes personalized,handmade stoneware platesfor the award nominees andwinners.

Nominations for theannual Orpha Gatch Citizen-ship Award will be takenthrough June 19.

Nominees must live inClermont County and theactivities for which thenominee is being recognizedmust be volunteer. Nomi-nees should symbolize theenergy, optimism and trustof the early suffragists.

“We want to honorwomen who do extraordi-nary things to help peoplein our community,” leaguePresident Yvette Duguay.

The dinner and awardpresentation will be heldfrom 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Recep-tions, Eastgate.

By Mary [email protected]

When Caren Wiegandwanted to take her 10-year-old son Kyle to the park,she used to have to drive farfrom her Miami Townshiphome to find a playgroundwith equipment he coulduse.

Kyle has Cerebral Palsyand is in a wheelchair, mak-ing it difficult and oftentimes impossible for him toenjoy a playground the wayother children would.

But since the installationof handicapped-accessibleswings at four MiamiTownship parks, Kyle isable to swing next to hisbrothers.

“He’s in a wheelchair,but now he can go out withhis brothers and swing andhave fun,” Wiegand said.“It allows all the kids to beable to go and have thesame kind of interactionand activities other kidsdo.”

The swings are at MiamiMeadows Park, Paxton-Ramsey Park, RiverviewPark and Community Parkand cost about $500 each,said Miami Township Com-munity Relations DirectorTim Pennington.

They were purchased bythe township after a resi-dent voiced concerns abouta lack of handicappedequipment at the parks.

“I think it’s fantastic,”

said Miami Township Ser-vice Director Mike Mantel.

“When a resident sees aneed and if we can accom-

modate it, we’re going to.We’re truly trying to makethe parks have somethingfor everyone.”

The full-body swings aredesigned for children withmovement-limiting disabili-ties and can hold a child upto 125 pounds, Penningtonsaid.

Wiegand said the swingswill make life easier on herson and allow them to go tothe park more often.

“It’s hard if there’s noth-ing for him to do and he’sfrustrated,” she said. “It’sreally nice and I’m so gladMiami Township reachedout and made this happen.”

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Ohio Sen. Robert Schuler(R-7th District), a SycamoreTownship resident in stateand local government formore than 25 years, diedJune 19 at his home after abattle with cancer. He was66.

Known as a quiet buteffective legislator by col-leagues, Schuler was serv-ing his second term in theOhio Senate.

Schuler, chairman of theSenate Energy & PublicUtilities Committee in thelast General Assembly, wasa key architect of Ohio’snew energy policy signedinto law last year by Gov.Ted Strickland.

“It is difficult to findwords to express thetremendous sense of loss Ifeel personally and for theentire Senate. Bob was adear friend, a true publicservant and a very goodman,” said Senate PresidentBill Harris in a statement.

Before being elected tothe State Senate in 2003,Schuler served in the OhioHouse from 1993 to 2000.

He also served asSycamore Township trusteefrom 1988 to 1992 and DeerPark City Council memberfrom 1978 to 1985.

“He did a lot for thetown. He came up with the

s l o g a n :‘ T h e r e ’ smore inSycamore.’He was a great guy and willbe missed,” said Dick Kent,Sycamore Township trusteeand close friend for 40years.

“Bob’s pasta partiesbecame a spring traditionamong the party faithfuland, true to his conser-vatism, Bob never asked formore than about $25 at thisannual fundraising event,”said Alex Triantafilou,Hamilton County Republi-can chairman.

Former CongressmanRob Portman called Schuler“the nicest guy in politics.”

The Ohio Senate GOPCaucus will choose a replace-ment to finish his currentterm ending next year.

Ineligible to run for re-election because of termlimits, state Rep. ShannonJones (R-Springboro), andformer state representativesMichele Schneider and TomBrinkman are expected tocompete for his 7th Districtseat that includes easternHamilton County and all ofWarren County.

Schuler is survived byhis wife, Shelagh, two chil-dren and five grandchildren.

Schuler was buried June23 at Gate of Heaven Ceme-tery.

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Jenny Klein, salutatorian ofLoveland High School’s class of2009, gave this speech at gradua-tion May 30 at the Cintas Centerat Xavier University.

Klein, the daughter of Walterand Catherine Klein of MiamiTownship, plans to study biologyat the University of Vermont.

“Good morning, I’m JennyKlein and I’m honored to be thesalutatorian of the class of 2009. Inever imagined six years ago,

when I moved to Loveland, thatI’d be standing here on graduationday making a speech.

“I moved to Loveland fromConnecticut in the middle of sev-enth-grade and really didn’t wantto change schools. I was scared ofhow different everything would beand was afraid I wouldn’t makeany new friends.

“Looking back now, movinginto Loveland schools was proba-bly one of the best things that

ever happened to me. I’ve madeso many friends, close friends,and have had more fun than Iwould have thought possiblewhen told I was moving. Now thatthe time has come to leave Love-land, I am sad to have to saygoodbye to everyone.

“I’m sure that everyone herefeels the same way, but at the sametime is looking forward to going tocollege. Everybody already knowsthis and is going to be told it many,

many times today by friends andrelatives, but I’ll say it too – collegeis going to be new and exciting!There will be new friends, newsport teams, new clubs, new class-es consisting for the most part ofsubjects we actually want to studyand much more. Take advantage ofall the new opportunities collegehas to offer, from studying abroadto co-ops with different companies.

“Have fun learning and explor-ing, but don’t forget all the friends

you’ve made here. We’ve had apretty good run here at the highschool. Now we’re graduating andhave the chance to show peoplearound the country just how awe-some we are.

“I’ve enjoyed knowing all ofyou and working with you in classfor the past few years. I hopeeveryone achieves all their dreamsand goals they have for their lives.Congratulations on surviving highschool and good luck!”

‘I hope everyone achieves all their dreams, goals’

After studying at iCue Learningin Loveland, a high school studentincreased her SAT score nearly1,000 points.

A first-grader now understandshow to use numbers in everydaylife after being so frustrated witharithmetic it made her cry.

And with the help of iCueLearning, a college student passeda math class after failing it twice.

ICue Learning, on Loveland-Madeira Road, offers one-on-onetutoring, teaching and mentoringfor students who are struggling inschool and for those who aredoing well, but want to do evenbetter.

Though the center is openyear-round, iCue offers specialsessions during the summer tohelp students stay sharp.

Veteran teachers Linda Corbettand Marlene O’Brien, who ownthe center, love working with kids.

“This is more than just a job forus,” said Corbett, a former schoolboard member for Deer Park Com-munity Schools. “It’s truly a call-ing.”

ICue’s approach is to teach stu-dents how to learn so they cansolve their learning problems ontheir own in school and through-out life.

The atmosphere is fun. iCueteachers often play games withtheir students – especially theyounger ones -- and the studentsdon’t even realize they’re learn-ing. One day, for instance, O’Brienused a fake telephone – two cupsattached to each other by string –to encourage a five-year-old withlanguage problems to talk to her.

O’Brien also engages in rolereversals, with the students actingas the teacher.

“If they can explain it,” O’Briensaid, “then they really understand it.”

Stephanie Plageman, 18, ofLoveland, who will be attendingthe College of Mount St. Joseph inthe fall, improved her SAT scoreby hundreds of points after study-ing with Corbett several times aweek.

“Mrs. Corbett figured out myweaknesses pretty quickly andcame up with great solutions,”Plageman said.

Jordan Adair, 11, boosted hermath grade from a C minus to a B,and boosted her self-confidence inmath, after attending iCue twice aweek.

The Symmes Township girl

likes learning now, according toher mother, Lisa, a special educa-tion teacher in the Cincinnati Pub-lic Schools.

“Never once has she told meshe doesn’t want to go to tutor-ing,” Lisa Adair said.

And Kim Geisler of SymmesTownship enrolled her daughter,Audrey, 14, at iCue after visitingother learning centers. She con-cluded that other places have one-size-fits-all “canned curriculums.”

Corbett and other iCue teachersgive students personal attention.

“She really, really wants to seethe kids improve,” Geisler saidabout Corbett. “Their successseems to be her success as well.”

Learning center helpsstudents at all levels

More about iCueLearning

Location: 10562 Loveland-MadeiraRoad in the Symmes Gate Stationshopping center in Loveland near theCVS and Burger King.

Services: ICue can help withreading comprehension, vocabularydevelopment, math, writing, studyskills, SAT and ACT preparation, self-confidence and more.

Summer sessions: One-on-oneand group sessions focusing onwriting, art, journalism, note-takingskills, study skills, reviewing math andscience using games, dramatizingfables and more.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondayto Thursday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdays

More information: Phone: 513-274-2283; email:[email protected]; or visitwww.icuelearning.com

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ICue Learning teacher Bob Guinan, left, and student Audrey Geisler, 14, of Symmes Township.

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ICue Learning co-owner and teacher Linda Corbett, left, and student Stephanie Plageman, 18, ofLoveland, a 2009 graduate of Mt. Notre Dame High School.

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ICue Learning co-owner and teacher MarleneO’Brien, left, and student Daniel Sigalov, 5, ofMason.

Dickert honoredMount Notre Dame High School recently

recognized Mary Beth Dickert, daughter ofTom and Mary Dickert of Loveland, with TheSt. Julie Billiart Christian Leadership Award,the highest non-academic tribute given to agraduating senior.

The award, named in honor of thefoundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame deNamur, acknowledges a student who pro-motes parish involvement, contributes to thespiritual growth of the school community andwhose personal integrity reflects the values ofJesus.

While at MND, Dickert was involved in sev-eral extracurriculars, including Parish Council,Leadership Council, Big Sis/Little Sis andRespect Life Club (president).

Outside of school, Dickert was a religiouseducation teacher, church cantor and lectorand a member of the Youth Ministry AdvisoryBoard at her parish.

The award was presented by Emily VanAtta, the youth minister at St. Gertrude’s inMadeira.

AwardsJohn Cadwallader was one of 10 cadets in

the Live Oaks JROTC that were honored onMay 6 for their service and achievements.

Cadwallader, who also attends LovelandHigh School and is in the E-Marketing pro-

gram at Live Oaks, received the AmericanLegion Academic Excellence Award.

•Seven Hills Upper School students Sarah

Kloepper and Shannon Monnier, both ofLoveland, received awards during the school’srecent year-end ceremonies.

Kloepper received the Biology Award fromthe Science Department.

Monnier was a recipient of the Seven HillsPersonal Achievement Award.

Honor societyLoveland High School student David

Peabody was recently inducted into theNational Technical Honor Society at ScarletOaks. He is in the Law Enforcement programat Scarlet Oaks.

ScholarshipBrian J. Frenzel, son of Charles and Kath-

leen Frenzel of Loveland and a student atMcNicholas High School, was recently namedthe 2009 recipient of the Saint Michael’s Col-lege Scholarship and Service Book Award.

The award recognizes students whodemonstrate a commitment of volunteerismand leadership through community service.

Award recipients are U.S. high school jun-iors who are inductees of the National HonorSociety or an equivalent school-sponsoredhonors organization.

SCHOOL NOTES

Dean’s listKatelyn Murren has been named to the

2009 spring semester dean’s list at VillanovaUniversity.

She is from Loveland.•

Nolan Hahn has been named to the 2009winter term dean’s list at Hanover College.

Hahn, a graduate of Loveland HighSchool, is the son of Dale and Karen Hahn.

•Several Loveland residents have been

named to the 2009 spring semester dean’slist at Wittenberg University.

They are Cameron Catalfu, DanielleWalerius, Abby Cengal, Lauren Cengal,Meredith Mock and William Sowder.

•Tyler N. Scheid, Jessica M. Veite and Dillon

M. Cross have been named to the 2009 springsemester dean’s list at Wilmington College.

The students are from Loveland.•

Michael Liggett of Loveland has beennamed to the 2009 spring semester dean’slist at the University of Vermont.

He is a sophomore community and inter-national development major at the university’sCollege of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

•Rebecca Quinones has been named to

the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Bald-win-Wallace College.


Emma Sierra Clawson has been named tothe 2009 spring semester dean’s list atAnderson University.


Natalie C. Blizniak and Kathryn O. Price,both of Loveland, have been named to the2009 spring semester dean’s list at North-eastern University.

Blizniak is majoring in graphic design.Price is majoring in liberal arts.

•Brian Fischer, Emily Odioso and John

Zelek have been named to the 2009 springsemester dean’s list at the Georgia Institute ofTechnology.

All students are from Loveland.•

Steve Barbian has been named to the2009 spring quarter dean’s list at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

He is from Loveland.•

Michael T. Goehler and Justin AndrewMonnier, both of Loveland, have been namedto the 2009 winter quarter dean’s list at theSavannah College of Art and Design.

Goehler is seeking a bachelor of fine artsdegree from the college’s School of Commu-nication Arts.

Monnier is seeking a bachelor of fine artsdegree from the college’s School of Film andDigital Media.

•Jenna N. Griffiths has been named to the

2009 spring semester dean’s list at SaintFrancis University.

She is from Loveland.

AwardsUniversity of Kentucky senior Kristen R.

Fulcher of Loveland received the Otis A. Sin-gletary Outstanding Senior Award at the Uni-versity of Kentucky Honors and RecognitionAwards program April 14.

The daughter of Bob and Linda, Fulcher ismajoring in integrated strategic communica-tions.

•Stefanie Rapp has received the Pearl M.

Wright award from the UC College of Educa-tion, Criminal Justice, and Human Services(CECH).

She was selected from among 27 appli-cants to receive the $20,000 award, whichrecognizes a future teacher’s dedication toyoung learners.

The award can be used for tuition andother college-related expenses as well as forhousing and living expenses.

Rapp is from Loveland.

GraduatesChristopher Koopman received a Bachelor

of Arts degree from Hanover College May 23.A theological studies major, Koopman is

the son of Thomas and Maribeth Koopman ofLoveland.

Prior to attending Hanover, he graduatedfrom Elder High School.

Koopman was also named to the 2009winter term dean’s list at the college.

•Jon Palmer has graduated from the

Goizueta Business School of Emory Universi-ty.

Palmer, the son of Erika Monique Palmerof Symmes Township, received a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration degree.

•Amanda Vargo and Rebecca Volk, both of

Loveland, have graduated from MarquetteUniversity.

Vargo received a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in clinical laboratory science.

Volk received a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in marketing.

•Kathleen Sellers of Loveland has graduat-

ed, cum laude, from Boston College.She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in

international studies and theology from theschool’s College of Arts and Sciences.

•Sean Michael Patterson of Loveland has

graduated from the Savannah College of Artand Design.

He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degreein sound design.

Honor’s listBenjamin Matthew Chan has been named

to the 2009 spring semester honor’s list atthe Missouri University of Science and Tech-nology.

He is from Loveland.

Academic Merit ListJessica Mann and Donna J. Ziegler have

been named to the Wilmington College Acad-emic Merit List for the 2009 spring semester.

Both students are from Loveland.

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By Tony [email protected]

On June 10, 2009, huddlingwith his family by a computer,Danny Rosenbaum heard hisname announced.

“It was surreal,” he said. “Mydad stood up and started clapping,and I hugged my family.”

Rosenbaum –along with hisfather, Tom, hismother, Lori,and his sister,Alyson – hadreason for thereaction; the 21-year-old south-paw had justbeen selected inthe 22nd Round of the 2009 MLBDraft by the Washington Nation-als.

“Certainly it’s very exciting,”Tom said. “It’s an absolute thrillfor our family.”

Rosenbaum, a 2006 LovelandHigh School graduate, has signeda contract with the Nationals andwill forgo his senior season atXavier University. He is currentlyplaying for the Nationals’ Gulf-Coast-League affiliate in Florida.

“It’s unbelievable,” Rosenbaumsaid. “(Playing professionally has)

been my dream ever since I waslittle.”

Rosenbaum started playingbaseball when he was 4 years oldand has found success at everystep along the way. Initially a sec-ond baseman, he transitioned tothe outfield before making hismove to the mound as a freshmanat Loveland. In his senior seasonfor the Tigers, Rosenbaum went 5-0 with a 0.77 ERA and had 36strikeouts in 25 innings pitched.

After spending a year at Indi-ana University, Rosenbaum trans-ferred to Xavier, where he led theteam in strikeouts each of the lasttwo seasons.

“In high school, I thought hewas capable of playing at a Divi-sion-I college,” Tom said. “Andearly on in his college career, therewere signs that he was capable ofplaying professionally if he con-tinued to develop.”

He certainly has.“As I got older, I started throw-

ing harder and maturing,” Rosen-baum said. “I grew up, and scoutsstarted calling.”

Rosenbaum attributed much ofhis development to Joe Renner, hispitching coach, and Dave Evans,the former Loveland baseballcoach for whom the Tigers’ field isnamed.

“I owe (Renner) a lot of credit,”Rosenbaum said. “And CoachEvans had just as much of aneffect on me. He taught me a lot.”

Despite the wealth of knowl-edge he has accrued, Rosenbaumis far from complacent; he contin-ues to work to become a betterpitcher. He hopes to add velocityto his fastball, which already topsout in the low 90s, and would liketo add a slider to his repertoire.

“This is a great opportunityand beginning,” Tom said. “It’swhat he’s dreamed of doing hisentire life. (Our family is) veryexcited to see all of his hard workfrom T-ball on up pay off. He hasa love and respect for the game.”

He also has a love and respectfor his education. As part ofRosenbaum’s contract, theNationals have agreed to foot thebill for the rest of his undergradu-ate studies. A sports managementmajor, Rosenbaum still has threesemesters to complete to earn hisdegree.

But for now, he is focused onimproving his skills on the dia-mond in hope of one day pitchingin the big leagues.

“I’m just going to go out and domy job,” Rosenbaum said. “Andhopefully get moved up.”

Draft a dream come true for Rosenbaum

Rosenbaum

TERRENCE HUGE/CONTRIBUTOR

Loveland High School graduate Danny Rosenbaum was selected in the 22nd round of the MLBdraft by the Washington Nationals. Seen pitching here for the Cincinnati Steam, Rosenbaum willforgo his senior season at Xavier University.

By Mark [email protected]

Moeller High School graduateJoe Albers has picked up morethan a few honors during his highschool swimming career.

The 10-time All-American (byevent) capped his high schoolcareer by winning state titles inthe 200 IM and in the 100 breast-stroke.

Albers added another honor tohis resume when he was namedone of six male finalists for theLaRosa’s High School MVP of theYear award. Elder’s Orlando Scaleswon the award June 28.

“It’s definitely a big honor forme,” he said. “I’m impressed I’mon a list with some of those otherguys.”

Albers holds three schoolrecords and was the 2009 GCLSwimmer of the Year. He will beswimming next year at Ohio StateUniversity.

“He is really focused and allbusiness in meets,” Moeller HighSchool head swimming coach JayFrentsos said. “He’s just a greatcompetitor. I liken it to wanting tohave the ball in his hands for thelast shot; he was just that way.”

Frentsos said he will alwaysremember the time Albers swamin two consecutive events in a bigmeet.

“When he was done he could-n’t get out of the pool for a fewminutes. He was completely

exhausted but he always found away to keep digging,” Frentsossaid.

Albers said he’s definitelyexcited about swimming for OSUnext year.

“It should be a good time,” hesaid. “I want to make the Big 10team as a freshman and make theNCAAs as time goes on and thentry to place in all of those.”

Frentsos said Albers would be avery deserving MVP.

“I think swimming is an under-rated sport,” Frentsos said. “Ithink it’s the hardest to train andOhio is one of the top four swim-ming states in the country. To wintwo events at state in Ohio is a

huge accomplishment. I think he’svery deserving.”

Albers said the state meet washis favorite high school memory.

“It was definitely exciting towin and I’m going to miss thatmeet. That was a great time just tobe with the guys from the team,”he said.

Frentsos said Albers was agreat teammate and leader for theCrusaders.

“He was a well-liked youngman and very respectful. He wasjust an overall good athlete,”Frentsos said. “He did things theright way and respects the sport,his opponents and his team-mates.”

Joe Albers goes out on top

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Joe Albers of Moeller was one of six male finalists for the LaRosa’s High School MVP of the Yearaward.

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Perfect pitchLoveland resident David Query, of the Cincinnati Stix 12-U National Team celebratespitching a perfect game against the Butler County Bombers April 19 at River Shore Parkin Hebron, Ky., with the aid of his teammates. Head Coach Doug Dockus enjoyed theevent as a culmination of many hours of hard work and practice. A perfect gameconsists of no runs, no hits, and no walks. The final score was 11-0 and took fiveinnings to play.

LYBO to honor playersThe Loveland Youth Baseball

Organization (LYBO) is holding the“Play for ‘4’ All-Star Night” as a trib-ute to Cole Schlesner.

The event will be at 7 p.m. onJuly 1 at Phillips Park on fields 1 and2, as league and tournament cham-pions from three different agegroups (7-8, 9-10 and 11-12) will be

honored. There will also be twogames played featuring four of theyouth teams.

The event will honor Schlesner,the 14 year old who was hit by a linedrive in May and remains in Chil-dren’s Hospital recovering. Shirtswill be sold at the event that read“Play for 4,” Schlesner’s jersey num-ber.

BRIEFLY

Sharks force winFCA Cincinnati Sharks “sidewinder pitcher”

Sam Timmerman (34) of Loveland High Schoolfires another strike aginst the Ohio Force. TheCincinnati Sharks bested the Ohio Force in arecent 15U Southwest Ohio League, National

Division, Select Baseball game, 1-0.Timmerman notched the win and Matt

Blankenship of Cincinnati Hills ChristianAcademy secured the save to take the Sharksto 3-3 in divison play. The Sharks are coming

off of last season’s 14-0, American DivisionChampionship and have moved up to playing

in the stronger and more competitive NationalDivision of the SWOL this year.

GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/CONTRIBUTOR

Get hookedHooked on Fishing Summer Day Camp at

the Lake Isabella Family Fishing Center teach-es kids age 10 to 16 about the basics in fish-ing.

Young anglers are welcome to join thisweek-long camp that takes place from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Monday, July 13, through Friday,July 17.

The camp will cover angling skills, fishbiology, life skills, conservation and fishingethics with the kids.

Cost is $150 per child and includes lunch-es, bait, boat rental, rod and reel, tackle boxand a T-shirt.

Space is limited and registration isrequired Online at GreatParks.org or by call-ing Lake Isabella at 791-1663.

Lake Isabella is located at 10174 Love-land-Madeira Road in Symmes Township

A valid Hamilton County Park DistrictMotor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual; $2 daily) isrequired to enter the parks.

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A truly amazing raceKudos to the city of Loveland

and the organizers and volunteersof Loveland’s Amazing Race foranother challenging adventurethat served once again to putdowntown Loveland in the middleof all the action.

This part-festival, part-contest

has become the annual highlightof my summer.

We are fortunate to have sucha landmark event to kick off eachsummer and to highlight so muchof what is uniquely wonderfulabout the community of Loveland.

I continue to be inspired by thesense of fun and whimsy, as well

as the physical and mentaldemands inherent in the 20 chal-lenge stations, which are differentevery year.

Having participated in all fourof the races so far, I can say withsome authority that while the cre-ative team of people behind thescenes seems to have a definite

(and admirable!) mischievousstreak, they do a truly “amazing”job of planning everything fromstart to finish.

Organizing 300 or so volun-teers and coordinating with thecity to make it a reality is a com-mendable effort and a feather inthe cap of the community.

I immediately signed up fornext year’s race; I can’t wait to seewhat surprises are in store for usin 2010.

Kyle Bush, captain of team “YouHad Us at Amazing”

Tidewater DriveMilford

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Warm weather is immersing theTristate, which means smog seasonis upon us! The Ohio- Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Gov-ernments (OKI) asks that everyonedo their share for cleaner air thissummer to reduce smog andimprove the region’s air quality.

“Smog is dangerous because itis an environmental concern thatcan negatively affect a person’shealth,” said OKI Board Presidentand Campbell County Judge Exec-utive Steve Pendery. “That is whypreventing and reducing smogpollution is important for every-one in the Tristate region.”

Smog is especially harmful tochildren, the elderly, and thosewith respiratory problems. Smogis dangerous because it restrictsthe lungs from absorbing oxygen,which makes breathing very diffi-cult. Inhaling this pollutant cancause short-term health problemssuch as shortness of breath, chestpains and wheezing. It can alsocause more damaging long-termhealth problems such as chronicinflammation of lung tissue,

increased respi-ratory symp-toms, heartattacks, lungdisease andchronic bronchi-tis. Smog canalso have aharmful andlasting impacton the environ-ment includingplants and trees.Constant smogpollution can

alter and seriously disturb envi-ronmental growth over time.

Smog alerts are issued whenthere are high levels of pollutionin the presence of sunlight, hightemperatures and little cloud cov-erage. It is important to pay atten-tion to local media outlets to findout when a smog alert has beenissued; interested individuals canalso call 1-800-621- SMOG andsign up to receive a smog alertnotification when an alert isissued.

Luckily, there are many simple

changes everyone can make toreduce smog and keep the airclean including: carpooling, walk-ing or riding a bike short dis-tances, refueling and using gaso-line powered lawn equipment after8 p.m., maintaining vehicles, con-serving electricity, limiting caridling, and spreading the clean airmessage to friends, family andcoworkers. Doing these things willhave positive health effects andhelp improve the environment.These steps can also save money!

“It doesn’t take much effort tochange your daily habits andbecome a clean air advocate,” saidOKI Executive Director Mark Policin-ski. “Simply being conscious of yourdecisions and planning ahead canmake a significant difference.”

For more information and addi-tional tips to reduce air pollution,visit www.DoYourShare.org or call1-800-621-SMOG.

By: Katie Lauber is the Clean Airprogram assistant for the Ohio-

Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council ofGovernments.

Do your share during smog season

Katie LauberCommunityPress guest

columnist

June 24 question:What is your favorite 4th of

July event? Why do you like it?

“I cast my vote for the RedWhite & Blue Ash event. Over theyears it has developed into theleading program for outstandingfire works and entertainment.With the well balanced physicaland musical program throughoutthe summer, it is attracting peoplefrom the entire area.”

FJB

What do you think of DukeEnergy’s plans to build a nuclearpower plant Piketon? What con-cerns to you have if any?

“I would whole heartily sup-port the concept. History hasshown this type of power widelyused in France is safe, reasonable,dependable source of energy.

My only question would be,wonder if they considered chang-ing the Moscow plant originallybuilt as a nuclear power plant, tonuclear?

This makes sense when youknow power needs are 24/7 andwind and solar are not.”

FJB

“Nuclear energy has alwaysbeen a great source for clean ener-gy, but my concern is the safe dis-posal of nuclear waste. A sitemust be agreed on prior to thebuilding of the plant and how safeis it. Also it must be cheaper thancoal energy or it’s not worth it.”

N.P.

“This plant is well overdue. Gasand electric can be just as deadly.Anything is only just as safe asthe person operating/managingit.”

M.E.N.

“I support the utilization ofnuclear energy – provided theplant is built safely, on time, andwithout cost overruns that arepassed onto the consumer. Wedon’t want another Zimmer.”

D.

“What a great thing, just thinkif all the naysayers had notprotested about the plant builtyears ago at Moscow we wouldhave been enjoying cheaper elec-tric and the other benefits all theseyears. Just wait, those samenaysayers will be back in forceagain.

“I have a friend that hasworked in nuclear electric plantsfor years and as he says there isno safer place to be.”

L.S.

“I think it’s a great idea andthat it should reflect favorably onour rates.

Security of a nuclear facility isalways a concern but I think thathas to be balanced against thecleanliness of the power.”

B.N.

“I say it is about time the U.S.built another nuclear reactor togenerate energy for America.France generates about 80 percentof their energy from nuclear reac-tors. Duke will be working with aFrench company to build the Pike-ton reactor. Power generated bynuclear reactors is environmental-ly friendly. The nuclear fuel usedin reactors does occur naturallyand there are no GHG emissionsfrom the reactor.

Since Duke will be workingwith an experienced nuclearpower company to build the plant,I have no concerns. To those whoare afraid of nuclear power, I saythey have watched too many Hol-lywood movies about nuclearaccidents. For those who are con-cerned about nuclear energy, go tohttp://www.world-nuclear.org/ foranswers on nuclear power ques-tions.”

M.S.

“I think it is a great idea, it willcreate jobs and tax revenue fromthe very beginning of construc-tion. The more resources we havefor clean, carbon-free energy, thebetter. It was the site of the formerU.S. nuclear weapons facility, sothe area is already equipped andcapable on the handling of urani-um.”

C.A.S.

CH@TROOM

Next questionThree entertainment

icons died last week. Howwill you remember EdMcMahon, Farah Fawcettand Michael Jackson?

Every week The LovelandHerald asks readers a questionthey can reply to via e-mail. Sendyour answer [email protected] Chatroom in the subject line.

Our future and that of our chil-dren is at a crossroad.

One road leads to financial andvirtual slavery. As with many choic-es, the path we choose may notseem clear at first. It may even seemdeceiving. The public must probethese roads carefully before makinga choice. Those who choose thebrightly lit path may not be aware ofthe cheese in the mouse trap or thehook holding the attractive worm.Such is the nature of easy choicesand deceptive practices.

As we stand at this crossroad,we should consider that after thedark night comes the dawn. Reces-sions are the natural method ofrewarding efficiency and punishingwaste. The recent government raidinto the private sector will only pro-long the economic distress by pro-moting waste. You can only fool thepublic for a little while. Consider fora moment that you are in financialdistress. If you are given a handout,you will handle it carefully. You willonly spend what you must have tosurvive. Few, if any jobs will be cre-ated. Hard times will linger.

Now that the government hasset aside the Constitution to insertitself into the management ofbanks, auto manufacturers and per-haps soon, the management of hos-

pitals and ourhealth system, itis wise to takewarning.

Frederic Basti-at said, “It isimpossible tointroduce intosociety a greaterchange and agreater evil thanthis: the conver-sion of the lawinto an instru-ment of plunder.”

This is exactly what is happening.Secured creditors have been plun-dered for political gain. Ultimatelytaxes or inflation or both will beused to settle the potential futurelawsuits.

Taxation is the enemy of job cre-ation and prosperity. When taxesare levied on businesses, they areadded to the price. Eventually, eventhe poorest pay these taxes. Evenworse, foreign businesses that oper-ate in a more efficient economy willexport their products here. Workerswill lose their jobs. Trade barriersdon’t fix this, they only encouragehigher prices and retaliation. Thelosers are the working poor.

Bernard Berenson said, “Gov-ernments last as long as the under

taxed can defend themselvesagainst the overtaxed.” The reali-ty is that the overtaxed protecttheir wealth by moving to lowertax areas. This leaves the poorwith greater problems and thegovernment with greater opposi-tion. In the end, the governmentfails. With that failure comes thepotential for massive civil disorder.

Perhaps there is a lesson inthis. Some of the political punditshave suggested that Congress besubjected to the same rules thatthey are imposing on business.When they run a huge deficit fortwo years, they should have theirsalaries reduced. When they run adeficit for three years, they shouldbe expelled from office. I think alottery system would be the bestprocess. The percent expelledwould match the percent of themost recent deficit. Being a lottery,both parties would be subject tolosing seats. This would encour-age, no, force bipartisanship forthe good of the country.

Thank you Friederich Hayek,who wrote “The Road To Serf-dom.”

Edward Levy is a longtime resident ofMontgomery and a former college

instructor.

The crossroad to serfdom

Edward LevyCommunityPress guest

columnist

HAMILTON COUNTYCommissioners – meet at 9:30 a.m. every

Wednesday in Room 605 of the CountyAdministration Building, 138 E. Court St.,downtown. The next meeting is Wednes-day, July 15. Call 946-4400.

Educational service center governing board –meets on the third Wednesday of themonth at 11083 Hamilton Ave. The nextmeeting will be Wednesday, July 15. Call742-2200.

Regional planning commission – meets at12:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the monthat the County Administration Building,eighth floor, 138 E. Court St., downtown.The next meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 6.Call 946-4500.

LOVELAND CITYBoard of zoning appeals – meets at 5:30 p.m.

the last Wednesday of the month, asneeded. The next meeting will be Wednes-day, July 29.

City council – meets at 8 p.m. the secondand fourth Tuesdays of the month in cityhall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The next meet-ing is Tuesday, July 14. Call 683-0150.

Environment and tree committee – meets at7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the monthat city hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The nextmeeting will be Thursday, July 16. Call683-0150.

Mayor’s court – meets at 6 p.m. the first andthird Thursdays of the month in city hall,120 W. Loveland Ave. The next meeting isThursday, July 16. Call 683-0150.

Planning and zoning commission – meets at7:30 p.m. the third Monday of the monthin city hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. The nextmeeting will be Monday, July 20. Call 683-0150.

Recreation board – meets when necessaryand members are available. Call 683-0150.

LOVELAND SCHOOLSBoard of education – meets regularly at 7

p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in theLoveland Intermediate School media cen-ter, 757 S. Lebanon Road. The next meet-ing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.18. Other meetings for 2009: Sept. 15,Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. The board will notmeet in July or December. Call 683-5600.

Board work sessions are at 7 p.m. the first

Tuesday of each month, in the boardoffice. The next work session is Tuesday,Aug. 4. Other work sessions for 2009:Sept. 1, Oct. 6 and Nov. 5. The board willnot have work sessions in April, July orDecember.

MIAMI TOWNSHIPTrustees – Business meeting at 7 p.m. the

third Tuesday of the month at the MiamiTownship Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive.The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday,July 21.

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

the first Monday of the month (only if there

is business) in the township administrativebuilding, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. Thenext meeting is scheduled for Monday,Aug. 3. Call 683-6644.

Historical society – meets at 7 p.m. the thirdThursday of every month in the townshipadministrative building, 9323 Union Ceme-tery Road. The next meeting will be Thurs-day, July 16. Call 683-6644.

Trustees – meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday ofthe month in the administrative building,9323 Union Cemetery Road. The nextmeeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 4. Call 683-6644.

Zoning commission – meet at 6:30 p.m. thethird Wednesday of the month in theadministrative building, 9323 Union Ceme-tery Road. The next meeting is at 6:30p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Call 683-6644.

GOVERNMENT CALENDAR

Cruise the loopThe Downtown Sharonville

Loop Merchants Associationis hosting Cruisin’ The Loopfrom 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday,July 2, in DowntownSharonville, Creek and Read-ing Roads, Sharonville.

It is a social event for clas-sic car owners. Entertainmentby On The Air Entertainmentand local bands.

Sharonville DowntownBusiness Group sponsorscornhole and split-the-pot.The event is free. Call 563-1144.

Fourth of July events• The City of Madeira is

hosting Madeira Indepen-dence Day Festivities at 8p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Sell-man Park, 6612 Miami Ave.,Madeira, and at Madeira Mid-dle School. Concessions areavailable. Music is by Danger-ous Jim and The Slims. Theevent is family friendly andfree. Call 561-7228.

• Blue Ash RecreationDepartment is hosting Red,White and Blue Ash Fireworksat 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, atBlue Ash Sports Center,11540 Grooms Road, BlueAsh. Entertainment and con-

cessions are available. Theevent is with Rozzi FamousFireworks. The fireworks arefamily friendly and free tospectators. Call 745-6259.

• Brecon United MethodistChurch is hosting a FireworksGet Together at 6 p.m. Satur-day, July 4, at Brecon UnitedMethodist Church, 7388 E.Kemper Road, SycamoreTownship. View Blue Ash fire-works from church’s frontlawn. The event includesfood, drinks and games, andis free. Call 489-7021.

Farmers marketThe Wyoming Farmers

Market is open from 3 to 7p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at thecorner of Wyoming and VanRoberts avenues, Wyoming.The market includes localorganic and sustainably-raised fruit, vegetables, eggsand meat, and carefully pro-duced cottage products. Call761-6263.

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KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF

Mike Eyman, left, holds a board for his son, Kendall, to practice his kicks.

By Kelly McBride [email protected]

Though Kendall Eymancan land a kick at chin leveland break boards with ahand chop, the Wyoming10-year-old studies TaiKwon Do for the benefits ofself confidence and selfdefense.

“It isn’t so much aboutbeating someone up,” saidhis dad, Mike Eyman.

“Anybody can punchand kick,” Kendall agreed.

“It’s about self control,and not worrying about get-ting beaten up on the play-ground,” his dad said.

“And learning the rightway to do it,” Kendalladded.

The fifth-grader haslearned the right way to doit, earning his black beltrecently at Martin MartialArts in Liberty Township,where he takes classes.

He takes lessons twice aweek, and practices at homemost other days.

It’s a commitment thathas paid off in competition,where he’s won seven tro-phies over the six years he’sparticipated.

It also paid off on theplayground, where he oncedefended a friend who wasbeing kicked by a couple ofboys.

A similar scenario wasrole-played when Kendallwas tested for his black belt.

He endured 15 three-minute sparring sessionsagainst a fresh person eachtime, then had to defendhimself against two attack-ers.

The four-hour test alsoincluded his execution ofhand motions and kicks.

“The hardest part wassparring,” Kendall said.“Easiest was kicking.

“I like board-breakingthe best,” he said. “It makesme feel good when I breakthe board.”

Sometimes, though, ithurts.

“You just work throughit,” he said.

To achieve his black belt,Kendall also had to write a500-word essay.

He recounted his years ofinstruction with Jeff Martin,who owns Martin MartialArts, and reviewed theseven words that outline thetenets of Tai Kwon Do.

Self control, determina-tion, perseverance, disci-pline, respect, confidenceand attitude are displayedon the wall of the school.

“These words mean a lotto me now,” Kendall wrote.“Of everything we havelearned, these are the mostimportant things.”

Seven words more important than black belt

CATCH A STAR


The third time’s the charm for BlueAsh resident Waqi Munim, whosethird book was released online at theend of April.

While Munim has written threebooks, only “Rhythms of Life” hasbeen published.

Munim described “Rhythms ofLife” as a motivational self-help booknarrated like a novel. He said it fol-lows five fictitious moral stories underthe umbrella of a bigger story.

The stories were inspired by differ-ent experiences Munim has had, hesaid. For example, he got ideas whileon vacation and from a conversationwith a cab driver.

Munim has lived in seven coun-tries, including Hong Kong, Pakistan,Switzerland, Belgium and Saudi Ara-bia.

“Moving from one place to theother, I have seen and experienced alot of things,” Munim said. “Theinspiration for the book came fromthat.”

He said he has seen people strug-gling and trying to balance life.

“Wherever you go, you see thepeople focusing on the things thatthey may not think are the mostimportant for them,” Munim said.

For example, he said people gener-ally say family is the most importantpart of their life, but they often do notspend the amount of time with theirfamily that would match that priority.

Munim said he wrote the book tohelp people discover what is importantto them so they can balance their lifein line with their personal values.

“I see life as a journey ... whereyou are gaining experiences,” Munimsaid. “The experiences could be goodor bad, but the important thing is tokeep learning from them.”

Munim said the reaction to thebook has been very positive.

“I write because I want to have amessage,” Munim said.

He added that the reaction to thebook has been in line with the mes-sage. One reader even said he wished

he had been able to read “Rhythms ofLife” 20 years ago.

“That’s what I’m looking for,”Munim said. “If I’ve touched evenone life through this book, I think mymission is accomplished.”

While “Rhythms of Life” gives amessage, Munim said books shouldalso be entertaining.

“If it is all preaching and all givingmessages then you get bored,” Munimsaid. “You have to give the messagein a way that is interesting andappealing.”

Munim said he writes to help distillhis own thinking. He called it a “won-derful part of self discovery.”

Tabinda Waqi, Munim’s wife, saidhe would write with the family in frontof the TV, jotting down whateverthoughts he had.

“He would never go in a secludedplace and write,” Waqi said.

Munim said he writes about people.“You can not be aloof from the peo-

ple to write about the people,” Munimsaid. “You have to be among the peo-ple.”

Munim said his wife and twodaughters have been hugely support-ive of his writing.

Waqi said publishing a book wassomething Munim always wanted todo.

“It’s like a dream come true (forhim),” she said.

Waqi said the message of the bookfits with what people are goingthrough at the moment.

“I think it’s very appropriate for thetimes,” Waqi said.

Waqi said she thinks stress is themost common thing people are facing,besides other diseases.

“Sometimes I think the cure iswithin ourselves,” Waqi said.

Local author Munim discusses‘Rhythms of Life’ in new book

PROVIDED

Blue Ash resident Waqi Munim’s book, “Rhythms of Life,” is a motivational book that reads like a narrative.

By Mary [email protected]

Former Miami TownshipPolice Officer Ed Schmid nolonger spends his daystracking down suspects andenforcing traffic laws.

Instead, he’s working asa farm hand on an appleorchard near his Midlandhome.

“Right now I’m in theblazing sun picking straw-berries, but I don’t have toworry about anyone shoot-ing at me,” he said.

Schmid recently retiredfrom service after 28 yearswith the Miami TownshipPolice Department and isonly the second officer inthe department’s history todo so because of seniorityrather than injury.

“He stuck with it becausehe loved it,” Miami Town-ship Police Chief Steve Bai-ley said.

“He had many years ofperfect attendance and wasso dedicated to his job, henever complained.”

During his time with thedepartment, Schmid served

as a field training officer, in-service instructor andfirearms instructor.

“In the final years of hiscareer, Officer Schmid hasserved as a communitypolicing officer and a crimeprevention officer,” commu-nity relations director TimPennington said.

“In this assignment hehas organized many Neigh-borhood Watch programs inMiami Township.”

Highlights of his careerinclude spending a week inNew Orleans to help patrolafter Hurricane Katrina hitand orchestrating formerone of President George W.Bush’s trip to an Indian Hillhouse for a fundraiser.

“Being on the life searchand rescue team in NewOrleans was something youcannot forget,” he said.“The devastation we sawwas unbelievable.”

Schmid was honored atth May 19 Miami Townshiptrustees meeting after twonew officers were sworn in.He said he would advise theyoung officers to get a col-lege degree and to considertheir roles as police officerscareers and not just jobs.

“The best thing is to real-ly trust your common senseand pay attention to bodylanguage when dealing withsuspects,” he said.

“The biggest thing a newofficer needs to secure is agood understanding of com-mon sense in dealing withthe public.”

Though he will be busywith the farm and part-timework for the FayettevillePolice Department, Schmidsaid he will miss his co-workers at the Miami Town-ship Police Department.

“The hardest part of myjob was when I walked outthere on my last day,” hesaid.

“It’s kind of like a weirdbook where I am closingone chapter and starting anew one, but I’ll miss MiamiTownship. It was fantastic.”

Miami Twp. police officerretires after 28 years

MARY DANNEMILLER/STAFF

Miami Township Trustee Mary Makley Wolff hugs former Miami Township PoliceOfficer Ed Schmid after he was honored at the Tuesday, May 19, meeting.

THINGS TO DO

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BUSINESS MEETINGSBusiness Networking, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Love-

land Chamber of Commerce, 442 W. Love-land Ave. For current and future members.Free. Presented by Loveland Area Chamberof Commerce. 683-1544. Loveland.

CIVICComputer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9

a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 11093 Kenwood Road.Accepting monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice,keyboards,laptops, dock-ing stations,back-up bat-teries, powercords,modems,external harddrives, memory chips, cell phones, printers,scanners and fax machines. $20 TVs over60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, freefor other items. Presented by Hamilton Coun-ty Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

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

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

Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm,7400 Given Road. Large variety of local andseasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias,cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salviaand more. 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FIREWORKSCity of Madeira Independence Fireworks,

10 p.m. Sellman Park, 6612 Miami Ave.Entertainment and fireworks. Family friendly.Free. Presented by City of Madeira. 561-7228. Madeira.

HEALTH / WELLNESSHealth Briefing Dinner, 6 p.m. Ferrari’s Little

Italy Restaurant, 7677 Goff Terrace, With Dr.Matt Finke. Free. Reservations required. Pre-sented by Finke Family Chiropractic. 272-9200. Madeira.

HOLIDAY -INDEPENDENCE DAYMadeira Independence Day Parade, 7 p.m.

Madeira High School, 7465 Loannes Drive.Parade leaves high school and proceedssouth on Miami Avenue to St. Gertrude’sChurch. Concessions available. Family friend-ly. Free. Presented by City of Madeira. 561-7228. Madeira.

Madeira Independence Day Festivities, 8p.m. Sellman Park, 6612 Miami Ave.Madeira Middle School. Concessions avail-able. Music by Dangerous Jim and TheSlims. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cityof Madeira. 561-7228. Madeira.

ON STAGE - COMEDYGary Conrad: Master Hypnotist, 8 p.m.

Erotic show. $10 ages 18 and up, $5 collegestudents and military with ID. Go Bananas,8410 Market Place. Reservations required.Through July 5. 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURSLake Isabella Fishing Boathouse, 7 a.m.-9

p.m. Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-MadeiraRoad. Full-service boathouse with rowboatrentals. Open fishing year-round in 28-acrelake with outdoor fishing pier from dusk todawn. $9.50 for 12-hour permit, free ages12 and under and ages 60 and up; vehiclepermit required. Presented by HamiltonCounty Park District. 521-7275. SymmesTownship.

Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. LovelandCastle, 12025 Shore Road. Small-scale,authentic castle. Picnic area. Group toursand special events available $3. 683-4686.Symmes Township.

Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 MontgomeryRoad. 745-9100. Kenwood.

SUPPORT GROUPSCelebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Montgomery Community Church, 11251Montgomery Road. For those who sufferfrom hurt, hang-ups, or habits. Free. 587-2437. Montgomery.

Codependents Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. GoodShepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. KemperRoad. Room 31. Literature discussion group.Free, donations accepted. Presented byCodependents Anonymous, Inc. 518-7777.Montgomery.

Support Group for Married Couples, 7p.m.-9 p.m. Montgomery CommunityChurch, 11251 Montgomery Road. Free.489-0892, ext. 4234. Montgomery.

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


Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. IndianHill.

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

FOOD & DRINKFriday Night Grillouts, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music

by Katie Pritchard. Lake Isabella, 10174Loveland-Madeira Road.Outdoor cov-ered patio orair-conditioneddining area.Includes specialty, à la carte and children’sdinners. Music, fishing demonstrations andnaturalist’s wildlife programs. $3.75-$8.85;parking permit required. Presented by Hamil-ton County Park District. 791-1663.Symmes Township.

Casual Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. MamaVita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike. Pub.Includes music. $5. 697-9705. Loveland.

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

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


Erotic show. $15 ages 18 and up. and 10:30p.m. Erotic show. $15 ages 18 and up. GoBananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

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

Loveland-Madeira Road. Rent a row boat orbring your own. Four horsepower or lesselectric and gas motorspermitted. Fishing ticketgood for 12 hours.Light visible 360degrees required onboats after dark. Allages. $9.50 for 12-hour per-mit, free ages 12 and under and ages 60and up; row boat rental $9.39 six hours,$11.27 12 hours; vehicle permit required.Presented by Hamilton County Park District.791-1663. Symmes Township.

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COOKING CLASSESHealthy Cooking Class, noon-1:30 p.m.

Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 MontgomeryRoad. Learn to cook two healthy dishes anddiscuss nutrition with dietitian. $22. Reserva-tions required. Presented by Peachy’s HealthSmart. 315-3943. Silverton.

FARMERSMARKETTurner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-

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

FIREWORKSRed, White and Blue Ash Fireworks, 10

p.m. Blue Ash Sports Center, 11540 GroomsRoad. Entertainment and concessions avail-able. With Rozzi Famous Fireworks. Familyfriendly. Free spectators. Presented by BlueAsh Recreation Department. 745-6259.Blue Ash.

HOLIDAY -INDEPENDENCE DAYRed, White and Blue Ash, 2 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

Music by Hotel California at 5:30 p.m. andGretchen Wilson at 8:15 p.m. Blue AshSports Center, 11540 Grooms Road. Rides,games, family fun area, food and drinks.Free. Presented by Blue Ash RecreationDepartment. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

Montgomery Independence Day Parade,10 a.m. Montgomery Park, 10101 Mont-gomery Road. Parade units to depart fromvarious parking lots on Cooper Road. Routefollows Cooper Road east to MontgomeryRoad. then north to Montgomery City Hall.Family Friendly. Free. Presented by City ofMontgomery. 792-8329. Montgomery.

Fireworks Get Together, 6 p.m. Brecon Unit-ed Methodist Church, 7388 E. Kemper Road.View Blue Ash fireworks from church’s frontlawn. Food, drinks and games. Free. 489-7021. Sycamore Township.

Montgomery’s July Fourth Festival, 11a.m.-2 p.m. Montgomery Park, 10101Montgomery Road. Children’s games, ponyrides, moonwalk and food booths. Music byBlue Chip Jazz Band and Waiting on Ben. Petshow registration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. andjudging begins at 1:15 p.m. Family friendly.Free. Presented by City of Montgomery. 792-8329. Montgomery.


Clean show. $15 ages 21 and up. and10:30 p.m. Erotic show. $15 ages 21 andup. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

RECREATIONHoliday Kids’ Fishing Tournament, 10

a.m.-noon, Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road. Registration 9 a.m. Trophiesawarded. Ages 12 and under with an adult.Space is limited. Free. Presented by HamiltonCounty Park District. 521-7275. SymmesTownship.

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

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Erotic show. $10 ages 18 and up. GoBananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURSGreater Loveland Historical Society

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

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

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

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

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

Health Fitness and Health Pavilion, 335-5283. Montgomery.

SUPPORT GROUPSLearning, Education, Networking, and

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

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


Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

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

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


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


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BUSINESS CLASSESYOU Might Be an Entrepreneur if.. 9 a.m.-

4:30 p.m. HQ Blue Ash, 4555 Lake ForestDrive. Explore entrepreneurial opportunities,assess your aptitude as business owner andlearn opportunity-seeking skills. $99-$199.Registration recommended. Presented byCenter for Entrepreneurial Opportunity andACTion. 588-2779. Blue Ash.


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




HEALTH / WELLNESSNutrition and Fitness 101, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tri-

Health Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road. Join registered dietitian anddegreed personal trainer to discuss latesttrends of nutrition and fitness. $20. 985-6732. Montgomery.

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

Music by Frank Simon Band. Blue AshTowne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads, Bringseating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash.745-6259. Blue Ash.




RELIGIOUS - COMMUNITYTrinity Together Time, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. “The

Magic of Tom Bemmes.” Includes a livebunny and doves. Trinity Community Church,3850 E. Galbraith Road. Outreach programfor children, parents and grandparents.Guest speakers and activities. Ages 5 andunder. Free. 791-7631. Deer Park.

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




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

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

Grill, 774-7007. Loveland.

ON STAGE - COMEDYFunniest Person In Cincinnati Contest, 8

p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspir-ing comedians perform. Amateur and semi-pro categories. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reser-vations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.




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

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

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

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

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ART & CRAFT CLASSESCards with Connie, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and 6

p.m. Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 KenwoodRoad. With owner Connie Williams. Class ofcard crafting where you’ll make four cards.Adults only. Free, most supplies included.Registration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash.


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

EDUCATIONSummer Poetry Workshop Series for

Women, 4 p.m. Continues July 23 and Aug.6. Grailville Education and Retreat Center,932 O’Bannonville Road. For women inter-ested in writing as spiritual and creativepractice. $90 with craft sessions July 16 and30; $60 workshop only. Reservationsrequired. 683-2340. Loveland.

FOOD & DRINKWine Tasting, 6 p.m. Summer Values. $30.

microWINES, 7292 Kenwood Road. Includeslight appetizers. Reservations required. 794-9463. Kenwood.

HEALTH / WELLNESSDinner Presentation, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Fer-

rari’s Little Italy Restaurant, 7677 Goff Ter-race. Thirty-minute health briefing about howthe body sends messages through the nerv-ous system, how to increase energy andimprove quality of life. Dinner follows. $10.Reservations required. Presented by FinkeFamily Chiropractic. 272-9200. Madeira.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSESFloral Watercolor Effects, 1:30 p.m.-3:30

p.m. Stamp YourArt Out, 9685Kenwood Road.Create floralimages thatresemble water-colors using artrubber stampsand paints. $25; supplies additional. Regis-tration required. 793-4558. Blue Ash.

FOOD & DRINKFriday Night Grillouts, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Music

by 46 Long. Lake Isabella, 791-1663.Symmes Township.

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

Oldies music by Ooh La La. Blue Ash TowneSquare. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - ROCKThe Swimsuit Models, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Bar Seventy-One, 8850 Governors Hill Drive.Ages 21 and up. $5. 774-9697. SymmesTownship.

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Hamilton County Park District is hosting the free Holiday Kids’ Fishing Tournamentfrom 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 4, at Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-MadeiraRoad, Symmes Township. Registration is at 9 a.m. Trophies are awarded. The eventis open to ages 12 and under with an adult. Space is limited. Call 521-7275.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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The PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center hosts the Counting Crows, pictured,with Augustana, at 8 p.m. Monday, July 6. Tickets are $39.50, $57.50 and$79.50. Visit www.PNCpavilion.com. The event includes a free pre-show cook-out, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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The Cincinnati Pops celebrates the Fourth of July with its concert, “Red, White and Boom,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, atRiverbend Music Center. It highlights patriotic music and features the May Festival Summer Chorus. A Family Fun Zone, withface painting, cornhole and instrument making, begins at 6:30 p.m. The event ends with fireworks. For tickets, call 513-381-3300 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.

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The large number offoreclosures in the Tristate ishaving a dramatic effect onthe value of homes in someareas. As a result, somepeople are finding it impos-sible to sell their house foranything close to what theyimagined.

Amanda Frank said shecan’t sell her West Chesterhouse for the $107,000 shewanted because the buyer’sappraisal of her home camein much lower.

“The couple that wasgoing to borrow it had anFHA loan. They came backand did an appraisal and itcame back appraised at$80,000,” she said.

“That is $8,000 less than

our current mortgage and$3,000 than our 2008 But-ler County tax appraisal.”

The appraiser said hegave such a low valuebased on recent home salesin the area.

“They said the compara-tive sales within the neigh-borhood do admit there’s adownward trend in the pric-ing,” Frank said.

Two doors away fromFrank’s home a house islisted for about $105,000.

But, just a few homesaway another house,roughly the same size, islisted for just $70,000, asthat homeowner tries to doa short sale – selling for lessthan the amount owed on

the mortgage.Yet another house, just

three doors away fromFrank’s home, is getting anew roof from new owners.That house had been sorelyneglected and the repairswill help increase the valueof the home – but more isneeded in that neighbor-hood to get home values torecover.

“I knew it was bad. Wehave a lot of family who areout of work. We have hadsome friends who are inforeclosure situations andit’s unfortunate – but in ourneighborhood I had noidea,” she said.

The Franks have putnearly $100,000 into their

h o u s e ,which isnow val-ued at just$80,000.

So, you may want tothink twice about makingimprovements to yourhome. And, before you putyour house on the market,carefully check out the lat-est comparable sales in yourarea to make sure you tooaren’t surprised by anappraisal you may receive.

Troubleshooter Howard Ainanswers consumer complaintsweekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.

and 11 p.m. newscasts onWKRC-TV Local 12. Write to

him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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RECOGNIZES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACHIEVERS FOR 2008-2009Young people in our community exceeding expectations.

COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH

Jacquelin DeatherageAmelia High School

Sarah WatzmanAnderson High School

Nathan SisodiaBatavia High School

Maria BeeBethel-Tate High School

Ariel BalskeCincinnati Hills Christian HighSchool

Samantha Mays-SeguraClermont Northeastern High School

Mary ZbacnikColerain High School

Clair ArmstrongDater High School

Kathy VarneyDeer Park High School

Pete BachmanElder High School

Amber McCannFelicity-Franklin High School

Sam GormanFinneytown High School

Sydney SchwalbachGlen Este High School

Chuck MurphyGoshen High School

Olivia MorrisIndian Hill High School

Michael MatthewsLaSalle High School

Jessica AjunwaLoveland High School

Ellen BauerMadeira High School

Caitlyn ReynoldsMariemont High School

Scott SpencerMason High School

Chelsea VaccarielloMason High School

Kelly SchmidtMcAuley High School

Samantha TucciMcNicholas High School

Gilbert MarchantMilford High School

Paul KrehbielMoeller High School

Mallory WorkmanMother of Mercy High School

Kate SchumacherNew Richmond High School

Sarah MossmanNorthwest High School

Julia MazzaOak Hills High School

Hillary TateOak Hills High School

Saloni HemaniPrinceton High School

Carolyn WilliamsRoger Bacon High School

Carly HartmanSeton High School

Kelly MuethingSt. Ursula Academy

Nicandro IannacciSt. Xavier High School

Brian WulkerSycamore High School

Ian SanderTaylor High School

Erin TracyTurpin High School

Christine PhanUrsuline Academy

Dominique ReevesWinton Woods High School

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Hopefully we’re learning whatfreedom means.

The majority of people confusefreedom with license. Recall thenumber of times you’ve heardsomeone state, “This is a freecountry, I can do what I want!”

That assertion is incorrect.Freedom does not mean the abili-ty to do anything we want.

Freedom means the ability tochoose to do what we ought.Doing anything we want or feellike doing is not freedom, butlicense.

American Baptist minister andHarvard chaplain Peter Gomesexplains, “Freedom’s only virtueis that it enables us to pursue thatwhich God desires for us andwhich we, in our heart of hearts,desires for ourselves.”

To understand and enjoy free-

dom requires reflective choicesabout ourselves and the purposeof life.

Our founders penned the Dec-laration of Independence. In a cer-tain sense, it is actually a Declara-tion of Dependence on someone.

For the Constitution of theUnited States makes its citizensindependent of kings, dictators,parliaments, and even majoritiesas regards to our basic rights andliberties.

But on what factor does theConstitution base our independ-ence from kings and dictators?

It grounds it on a previousdependence on the One who gaveus our rights and dignity in thefirst place.

It says it is because …” the Cre-ator has endowed man with cer-tain inalienable rights among

which are the right to life, libertyand the pursuit of happiness.”

If our freedom came from a kingor government, then that king orgovernment could take it away.

It is only because our freedomcomes from God that it is called“inalienable,” i.e. cannot be takenaway.

In scripture, St. Paul showedhow God is interested in a realrevolution, a revolution againstinjustice, mistreatment, violenceagainst others and hatred.

In other words, it is a revolu-tion against license that permitsthe dark side of human nature toooze forth against others.

Explaining, Paul writes, “Foryou were called to freedom, broth-ers and sisters, but do not useyour freedom as an opportunityfor self-indulgence, rather to serve

one another through love.”He enumerates some of the

ways we freely choose to serveone another … through love, joy,peace, patience, kindness, faith-fulness, gentleness, self-control.

Freedom means to gain such acontrol over the dark part of ourhuman nature that instead ofchoosing destructive actions, wechoose goodness and all that isconductive to the growth and hap-piness of human nature.

Freedom is far more difficultand demanding than license.

In his book, “Man’s Search ForMeaning,” Viktor Frankl tells ofhis own experience in a Nazi con-centration camp.

He reflects on the irony that henever felt so free as he did duringthat horrible experience.

Even though all other obvious

freedoms andchoices had beentaken away fromhim, no matterhow terrible theexternal condi-tions might be,he still had thefreedom of hisown thoughtsand attitudes.

He couldchoose to seeand act with the eyes of a freespirit.

“None can love freedom hearti-ly but good men: the rest love notfreedom, but license,” declaredJohn Milton.

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholicpriest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Reach him at [email protected] or contact him directly at

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

address or fax number if you wish forhim to respond.

Howard AinHey Howard!

Father LouGuntzelmanPerspectives

The difference between freedom and license

Nearby foreclosures may beaffecting your home’s value

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Meyer Aquascapes ishosting their seventh annu-al Pondarama 2009. Thirty-four beautiful water featureswhere homeowners areopening their piece of para-dise so others can experi-ence the joys and beauty ofwater gardening.

Water features are locat-ed in Anderson, Amberley,Blue Ash, Cleves/Bridgetown, Colerain, Delhi/Green Township, Evendale,Harrison, Liberty Township,Loveland, Milford, Morrow,North Bend, Reading and inthe following communitiesin Kentucky; Boone County,Cold Spring, Covington, FortMitchell, Fort Thomas andTaylor Mill.

The two-day, self-guidedtour of water gardens dis-plays ecologically-balancedponds of various sizes andshapes and pondless water-falls and streams.

The tour is from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25;and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, July 26, rain orshine. Selected features willbe open Saturday evening

for night viewing.The two-day admission

price has been waived thisyear.

Visit www.aquascapes.com and click on the Pon-darama icon. At this loca-tion you can download thebrochure and maps.

Pick up the tour brochureat the following garden cen-ters (Full list is onwww.aquascapes.com/Pon-darama): Bard Nursery inAmelia, Berns Garden Cen-ter in Middletown, Cyndi’sGarden Center on U.S. 50 inElizabethtown, Delhi Gar-den Center in Tri-Countyand West Chester, LakeviewGarden Center in Fairfield,Robben Florists in Delhi,Plants by Wolfangel onBeechmont Avenue andWhite Oak Garden Centeron Blue Rock Road.

In Kentucky tickets areat Fort Thomas Nursery,Highland Garden Center onAlexandria Pike, JacksonFlorist on Madison Avenuein Covington and MaddoxGarden Center in Florence.

Pick up the brochure Sat-urday and Sunday at MeyerAquascapes Headquarters,11011 Sand Run Road, inWhitewater Township.

This is a great place tobegin the tour with Meyer’s60 foot by 30 foot waterfeature. Free pond literatureis available and meet thestaff at this location.

Dan Meyer, owner ofMeyer Aquascapes, hasbeen installing customAquascape products for thelast 12 years.

He is a certified contrac-tor with Aquascape, Inc.and is an affiliated memberof the Better BusinessBureau and the Chamber ofCommerce.

For further informationabout the AquascapesPonds or to download thebrochure go to www.aquas-capes.com and click on Pon-darama or call 941-8500.

Well, between the birdsand the deer, the wildlife inmy little world is fed well.

The birds are eating myelderberries before they’reeven ripe.

The deer chomped downmy sunflowers and I’mpraying they don’t have ahankering for my heirloomsquash like they did lastyear.

In spite of this, though, Iremember what my Momalways said: plant enoughfor yourself and God’s goodcreatures, as well.

(I’m beginning to think,however, that the deer andbirds are awfully greedy – Idon’t mind sharing, but wehave to eat, too!)

Cherry turnoversI like to use sour pie

cherries from my tree. Youcan use fresh, canned ifthey’re drained and frozenpie cherries for this.

You’ll need 12 ounces orso. Don’t thaw the frozencherries.

3 tablespoons flour, plusmore for dusting

1 box puff pastry,thawed

12 oz. or so frozen, fresh

or canned, drained cherries(leave frozen cherriesundrained)

1⁄2 cup sugar or more totaste

Squeeze or two of lemonjuice

1 egg yolk beaten with atablespoon of water (eggwash)

Sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 375degrees. Roll dough (leavefolded but check to see ifthere’s paper between thefolds and remove) onfloured surface into a rec-tangle about 10-by-14.

Trim edges. Cut each intoquarters to make 8 smallerrectangles. Mix cherries,flour, sugar and lemon juice.

Place a nice mound onone side of each rectangle,leaving one-half inch bor-der.

Lightly brush borderwith water and fold otherside of pastry over mixtureand press to seal. Crimpedges with floured fork.

Put on baking sheet andcut several slits on top ofeach. Brush with egg washand sprinkle with a bit ofsugar.

Bake until puffed and

golden, about 35 minutes.Serve warm or room tem-perature.

Tip from Rita’s kitchenEven easier: use slightly

drained canned cherry piefilling and add one-fourthteaspoon almond extract toit if you have it and a bit ofextra sugar stirred in. Thatwill be your filling withoutanything else added.

Rita’s hollandaise sauceFor Freida, a Recorder

reader.Melt one-third cup butter

and keep it hot. Meanwhile,in a blender, put 2 roomtemperature egg yolks and2 teaspoons lemon juice andblend.

With motor running onlow, slowly add hot butter ina thin, steady stream.

You’ll see the mixturethicken as you go. If neces-sary, add a bit of hot waterif it’s too thick. Add salt andpepper to taste.

Grilled pattypanor other squash

For Marsha, a Tri-Countyreader who wants to makethis with all the squash

she’s get-ting fromher gar-den. Noreal recipe,but here’show I doit: slices q u a s hand brush both sides witholive oil. Grill over hot coalsuntil marked, yet stillcrisp/tender. Season withsalt and pepper or yourfavorite herb and/or Parme-san cheese.

Can you help?If you have the recipe, or

a similar one, please share.• Ruby’s Mac & Cheese

and Freddie Salad.• Pasta with kielbasa and

tarragon• Birthday cake sans eggs

From readers’ kitchensRicedream.com: This is

a good Web site for dairy-free desserts, according toreader Annie Hoffman.

Creamed potatoes andpeas: Batavia readerDelores Bingamon sent in awonderful recipe for this. I’llpost it on our Web versionnext week.

Pasta with herbs,Alfredo sauce and beef:Reader Dan Brokamp calledwith this recipe but I didn’tget it all. Please call back.Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s

certified culinary professionaland family herbalist, an educator

and author. E-mail her [email protected]

with “Rita’s kitchen” in thesubject line. Or call 513-248-

7130, ext. 356. Visit Rita atwww.Abouteating.com.

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Smith joins ExecutiveService Corpsof Cincinnati

Patricia Smith has joinedExecutive Service Corps ofCincinnati (ESCC) as a vol-unteer consultant.

ESCC is a nonprofitorganization that providesfull management consultingservices to other nonprofitorganizations in the GreaterCincinnati area.

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NEWSMAKERS

Reading is funKids and their families

attended the kickoff ofCreature Feature, the PublicLibrary of Cincinnati andHamilton County’s 36thsummer reading program,at Symmes TownshipLibrary and decoratedlibrary bags and ate icecream.

Included in thissummer’s program is“Wildlife Comes To You,”with the Cincinnati Zoo, at 2p.m. June 28; “IncredibleInsects,” at 2 p.m. June 23;“Archaeology in your ownBackyard,” at 2 p.m. June25 and Fire Safety, at 2p.m. June 30.

PHOTOS PROVIDEDKeshav Shah, 7, his sister Meera and Shilpa Soni of Loveland waste no starting their summer reading during the kickoffparty at the Symmes Branch Library, May 30. Keshav’s favorite creatures are leopards and Meera likes puppies.

While attending the kickoff party at the Symmes Branch Library, Boya Zhao, 6 ofMason, and Echo Ren checked out a variety of books to read during the SummerReading Program. Boya filled up her newly decorated totebag. Echo said that theyhave only been here from China for a year, but Boya’s English has greatlyimproved due to all of her reading. Boya’s favorite creature is a giraffe.

Kirsten Arill of Loveland shows off thetotebag she decorated during theSummer Reading kickoff party on May30 at the Symmes Branch Library. Herfavorite creatures are dogs. Kirsten canlearn more about dogs and all sorts ofanimals during Creature Feature, thisyear’s Summer Reading theme.

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CommunityB6 Loveland Herald July 1, 2009

By: Chuck [email protected]

Neon-green shirts wereall over Loveland Saturday,June 20; at the starting line,on street corners, sidewalks,in parking lots, on the trail,in the park and down by theriver.

Yeah sure, there werewaves of orange shirts andblue shirts flowing throughthe city, too. About 900 par-ticipants navigated theirway through 20 challengestations spread across townfor the fourth annual Love-land’s Amazing Race. But itwas hundreds of volunteerswearing those neon-greenT-shirts that really stoodout.

“We could not do thisrace without them,” said Dr.Doug Portmann, race chair-man. “Kathy Ray, who is incharge of the volunteers, isunbelievable.”

What’s unbelievable isthe number of volunteerswho come out to help onrace day. Ray said theyhanded out 200 of theneon-green T-shirts to racecourse volunteers. That’sless than half of all the vol-unteers; with hundredsmore helping all around thecourse, too.

What’s unbelievable iswhat they do to help onrace day. The race commit-tee estimates more than400 volunteers help witheverything from registra-tion, parking and the racestart to directions, waterstops, challenge station set-up, instructions and break-down. They are known as“Kathy’s Army” in honor ofKathy Ray who has coordi-nated the volunteers sincethe very first AmazingRace.

“They just blow meaway,” said Ray. “They arejust great! They go beyondexpectation.”

And they keep comingback, too. In a world whereit’s often difficult to findgood volunteers, membersof Kathy’s Army don’t waitfor her to ask; they sign upto come back. Ray admitssome volunteer assign-ments are tougher than oth-ers.

“The toughest job is onthe course,” she said. “It is along day in the heat andusually alone. The biggestrequest is to be at one of thechallenge stations.”

Every year race teamssay this is the most funthey’ve ever had. They saythey’ll do it again. This yearwas no different, but whatabout the volunteers? Whatdo they say?

“I’ve heard about it forthree years,” said Brian Rip-perger, a first-time volun-teer. “It’s been great. Theenergy is so pumped up.Everybody is so friendly. Ilove every bit of it.”

Ripperger shouted outinstructions at challengestation four race day. Healso helped build challengestations before race day.

Second time volunteerMary Obert was at the firstchallenge station where the

pace was fast and furious.What was it like for her?

“It was very, very fun,”said Obert. “The people areso excited. We’re the firststop. They get in here andthey can’t do it fast enough.They’re on the go. It’s justbeen a tremendous amountof fun.”

The race teams includefamily combinations likeparent-child or husband-wife, but volunteers made ita family affair, too. PastorBill Hounshell enjoyedwatching his grandsonshelp at the firemen’s chal-lenge.

“It’s been really fun,”said Jacob Hounshell, Bill’sgrandson. “I liked how Iwas in the dunk thing andall my friends are here. It’sbeen pretty fun.”

Nadine Burpee volun-teered with her children;Samantha and Zachary.They gave racers five wordsto remember and Zach hadfun turning them into amemorable phrase.

“It’s been great. They’rereally having a great time,”said Nadine. “I’m loving it.It’s a great day. It’s beenfun.”

Tom King participated

and won in the past. Volun-teering at the final challengestation for the second timewas a way for him to giveback.

“It’s all about servingothers,” said King.

Other volunteers likesecond-timer Jim Artmayersaid “meeting people andgiving back make it anabundant experience.”

Larry Thomson volun-teers every year at the NewHope Baptist Church chal-lenge station and said it’s“all about serving the peo-ple.”

“It’s great,” said JohnRobinson who served foodas a fourth-year volunteer.“They really appreciate thevolunteers. The participantsalways say thank you.”

Eva Parker and herPromised Land Churchgroup gave water andoffered enthusiastic loudsupport at the finish line.

Volunteers from St.Columban had fun keepingracers hydrated at the waterstation near Wall Street.

“It was great and thegratitude of the people,”said Lennice Lytle whocoordinated the St. Colum-ban volunteer group. “Theyhad great fun! They weregrateful for water.”

The race teams are verygrateful for the volunteers.

“They offer encourage-ment,” said John Dold whoraced with Patty Daiker.“The volunteers were verynice. They are very helpful.”

The committee is quickto thank all the supportgiven by the firefighters,police, paramedics, busi-nesses and countless otherswho contribute to the suc-cess and fun.

“They are absolutelyessential to even the small-est part of it,” said KathyRay. “We could not do thiswithout such great people. Itjust would not happen!”

Amazing volunteersmake an Amazing Race

Amazing Racefast facts:

• 900 racers participated• More than 400

volunteers helped• Fastest time (1:10:56) by

“We’re On A Boat” JimMurphy/Andrea Blevins.

• Estimated nearly$40,000 proceeds will bedonated to local charities

• Firefighters Dunk BoothChallenge was People’s ChoiceFavorite Challenge

• Kroger “Dollar Dash”food donation to LIFE FoodPantry was second favorite

• Loveland Canoe & Kayak“Hillbilly Frog Hunt” was thirdfavorite

For all results, go to:www.lovelandsamazingrace.comCHUCK GIBSON/CONTRIBUTOR

Firefighters Dunk Booth Challenge at New Hope Baptist Church was the People’s Choice favorite.CHUCK GIBSON/CONTRIBUTOR

First start team Donnie and Jodie Martin with Volunteer Will Schickel.


John Dodd and Patty Daiker said volunteers were “encouraging and helpful.”


Members of Kathy’s Army gather for a group photo during the after-race picnic in the park.


A soaking wet Jake Hounshell and his friends had fun volunteering at the dunkbooth challenge.


Volunteer Samantha Burpee gives five words to a racer at station 3.


A racer goes over the wall at the final station on race day.


Loveland Police Officer Ron Worley controls traffic flow race day.

Loveland residents Lau-ren Crall, daughter of Davidand Sharon Crall, and EmilyShelton, daughter of Montyand Kim Shelton, areamong about 115 youngdancers that will travel toColumbus this summer.

They will be participat-ing in the BalletMet DanceAcademy Summer Inten-sives, a training program atthe BalletMet Dance Centrefor dance students with pro-fessional aspirations.

Of the participants, whoqualified for the programthrough auditions, manyhave traveled from through-out Ohio as well as fromstates including California,Florida and New York forthe opportunity to study atBalletMet.

BalletMet is one of the top15 professional dance com-panies and one of the top fivelargest professional trainingcenters in the country.

The intensive runs June29 through July 24, with anadditional week for the Pre-Professional program, themost advanced training level.

Summer Intensive partic-ipants take classes at leastfive days each week. Inaddition to ballet technique,Pointe, and repertoire class-es, they will study other dis-ciplines including modern,

jazz and character. Theyalso will take part in enrich-ment courses in dance his-tory, nutrition, music,Pilates and acting.

The faculty includes Bal-letMet Company members,BalletMet Dance Academyfaculty and adjunct instruc-tors from other Columbusorganizations. BalletMetArtistic Director GerardCharles also will work withworkshop participants.

The intermediate/advanced program levelsperform July 24 while thepre-professional studentspresent July 31.

Emmie Lois ChismanEmmie Lois Chisman, 76, of

Loveland died June 17.Survived by husband, Frank

Chisman; children, Linda (Jerry)Reese; Kay (Tom) Seitz, Charlotte(Greg) Popp, Frank (Patty) Chisman,Sharon Nichols and Lori (Rafe) Bar-ber, Amanda (Paul) Healey andAnthony (Sara) Chisman; 12 grand-children and three great-grandchil-dren; sisters, Marian Lamey andFern Richard. Preceded in death bybrother, Eddie Brown.

Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday,June 20, at Evans Funeral Home,Milford.

Charles Bascom EstepCharles “Charlie” Bascom Estep,

97, of Loveland died June 20.Survived by son, Lowell “Sonny”

(Deanna) Estep; daughters, Floretta(Ken) Franz and Nancy Mertes; sis-ter, Retha (Paul) Baker; sevengrandchildren and 11 great-grand-

children. Pre-ceded in deathby parents,William andMartha (neeHolmes) Estep.

Services wereJune 24 at TuftsSchildmeyerFamily FuneralHome, Love-

land. Memorials to: The Care Mis-sion, 105 N. Chattanoogo St.,LaFayette, GA 30728.

Mary Jane HitchcockMary Jane Hitchcock, 92, of

Loveland died June 24.Services will be determined at a

later date.

Rita S. MontgomeryRita S. Montgomery, 86, of Love-

land died June 19.Survived by son, Michael (Benita)

Montgomery; daughter, Jane (Thomas)Baechle; sisters, Betty Cates andMartha Witcher; grandchildren, Sarahand Miriam Baechle. Preceded indeath by parents, John and Clara (neeDrees) Stagge; husband, John Mont-gomery Sr.; sister, Martha Gould; andbrothers, Paul and Bob Stagge.

Services were June 25 at St.Columban Catholic Church, Love-land. Memorials to: Charity ofdonor’s choice.

Rev. Adrian A. YeatsThe Rev. Adrian A. Yeats, 68, of

Loveland died June 22.Survived by son, Mike (Joyce)

Yeats; mother, Myra (nee Weiglein)Yeats; sisters, Beverly (Kenneth) Longand Patricia (John) Daunt; sevengrandchildren; and several nieces andnephews. Preceded in death by father,

Robert Yeats ;and wife, PatriciaYeats.

Services wereJune 25 atGospel LightBaptist ChurchLoveland.Memorials to:Gospel LightBaptist Church,

6434 Smith Road, Loveland.

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Saint Anne,West Chester6461 Tylersville Rd.

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

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

513-779-1139

EPISCOPAL

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

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

AMERICAN BAPTIST

MONTGOMERY ASSEMBLYOF GOD

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

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

7:00 pm Wednesday Family Nightwww.montgomeryag.org

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

DIRECTORY

Jenny Eilermann • 513.768.8614 [email protected]

PRINCE OF PEACELUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

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

Lead Pastor Jonathan EilertPastor Grant Eckhart

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

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

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

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

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

www.goodshepherd.com

ASCENSION LUTHERANCHURCH

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

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

Baby sitter providedPastor: Josh Miller

ascensionlutheranchurch.com

LUTHERAN

5910 Price Road,Milford

831-3770www.faithchurch.net

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

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

McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right

EVANGELICAL FREE

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

Rev. Jacqueline E. Matisse, Pastor932-7691

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

5 min. from K-71 via Rt. 48

EPISCOPAL

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

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

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

Traditional Service:Sunday - 10:30 am

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142

www.cos-umc.org"24/7 Joy: Trusting God to

Meet My Needs"Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am

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

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

ARMSTRONG CHAPEL UMC5125 Drake Road in Indian Hill 561-4220

www.armstrongchapel.orgGreg Stover, Senior PastorNathan Custer, Stanley Lawrence, Assoc. Pastors

Lee Tyson, Pastor to StudentsTraditional Worship in the Old Chapel

worship 8:20amTraditonal Worship in the Sanctuary 9:40am

Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary 11:11amChristian Education at 8:20, 8:45, 9:40 & 11:00am

Youth Christian Education at 9:40amNursery Care at 9:40 and 11:11am

Youth Ministeries Wednesday Nights at 7:00pm

Come Share God’s Grace With US

UNITED METHODIST

8221 Miami Rd. (corner of Galbraith)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hispanic Worship9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School

Childcare available

www.masonumc.org

Mason United Methodist Church

UNITED METHODIST

NorthStar VineyardCommunity Church

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

683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org

KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP7205 Kenwood Rd., Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768Ken Bashford, Pastor

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

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

and salvation.

KENWOOD FELLOWSHIP7205 Kenwood Road, Cinti, OH 45236

513-891-9768Ken Bashford, Pastor

www.kenwoodfellowship.orgSunday Morning Worship ...10:30am

Lunch follows Worship ServiceChildren’s Church...10:30am-11:30amEnjoying the presence of God, while

building each individual into acommunity.

FAITH BIBLECHURCH

8130 East Kemper Rd.

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

9:00am & 10:45amNursery Available

www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

MontgomeryPresbyterian Church

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

website: www.MPChurch.net891-8670

MADEIRA-SILVERWOODPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

www.MSPConline.org8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470

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

Child Care Available

BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN4309 Cooper Rd. At Reed Hartman Hwy

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

• 9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages• 10:30 AM WorshipNursery Care Provided

Fellowship Hour following Worship Service

PRESBYTERIAN

LOVELANDPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A Loving, Praying, Caring ChurchJoin us for Sunday Services

Worship Service........................10:00amChurch School............................11:15amCONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm

Fellowship/Coffee Hour after WorshipNursery Provided/Youth Group Activities

360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH

683-2525www.LPCUSA.org [email protected]

PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

2 GRAVESPACES

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*Limited offer. Some restrictions may apply.

$149500

GRACELANDMemorial Gardens

5989 Deerfield RoadMilford, Ohio 45150513-575-0001

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11330 Williamson Rd. off Cornell, in Blue AshTUESDAY & FRIDAY Evenings - Doors Open 6pm

Preliminary Games 7:00pm - Reg Games 7:30pmOVER 25 DIFFERENT INSTANTS

Save the AnimalsFoundation BINGO

MT. NOTRE DAME H.S. - EVERY TUESDAY EVE.711 East Columbia • Reading

Call Cathy at 513-494-1391 to get on mailing list for monthly specials.

711 East Columbia • Reading711 East Columbia • Reading

Call Cathy at 513-494-1391 to get on mailing list for monthly specials.Call Cathy at 513-494-1391 to get on mailing list for monthly specials

PROGRESSIVEGAME$6100

& GROWING

Preliminaries

Start 6:45

Smoke-Free

Bingo

DoorsOpen5:00 pm

To place your

BINGOad call 513.242.4000

or 859.283.7290

Clermont County real estate transferinformation is provided as a publicservice by the office of ClermontCounty Auditor Linda L. Fraley.

LOVELAND209 Railroad Ave., Jeffrey A. DeVol to

Greenacres Water Quality ProjectLLC., 0.1148 acre, $118,000.

500 Wakefield Drive, Huong CamDoan to Erinn Kohler, et al., 0.344acre, $126,000.

LOVELAND(HAMILTON CO.)1047 Stratford Ct.: Huntington

National Bank The to ReithLeonard L. & Vida M.; $83,100.

1201 Loveland Ave.: R2r InvestmentsLLC to Schweer Thomas B. Jr.;$158,500.

1884 Heidelberg Dr.: Conn Luther B.& Betty Lee Conn to Conn JesseB.; $87,000.

720 Main St.: Stenger Daniel L. &

Renae M. to Nay Christopher D. &Kristen L.; $118,000.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP1533 Corbin Drive, Chad S. Adams,

et al. to Chase Home FinanceLLC., 0.169 acre, $113,334.

6077 Deerfield Road, Mark A. Caylor,et al. to Union Savings Bank,0.732 acre, $53,334.

1188 E. Glen Echo, William D. Stew-art, et al. to Frederick & CynthiaWalp, 0.2243 acre, $187,000.

5763 Hanley Close Unit No. 142,

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trusteeto Jessica Neff, $45,777.

6471 Lewis Road, Bruce Bailey Inc.to John & Taya Lewis, 1.28 acre,$190,000.

6570 Oasis Drive, Sonia Smith, et al.to Christopher D. Willman, 0.43acre, $391,000.

1280 Ohio 131, Christopher Smith to Kirt& Tina Seely, 0.507 acre, $110,500.

6377 Pawnee Ridge, James R. Greento Jamie L. Schoger, 0.488 acre,$181,825.

6412 Pheasant Run, Dennis & Diane

Douglas to Marilyn Smith, 0.64acre, $215,000.

5134 Sugar Camp Road, Fannie Maeto Tiffany Trost, $80,000.

Lot 240 White Farm, White FarmsDevelopment LLC. to DixonBuilders I LLC., 0.3 acre, $33,500.

5876 Whitegate Court, Randy & Jaci-lyn Miller to Joseph Black, 0.569acre, $221,500.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP10657 Fallis Rd.: Burns Stephen S. &

Deborah to Rubin Michael L.

&Yaffa B.; $530,000.196 Loveland Trace Ct.: Pendragon

Homes LLC to Russell Darryl R. &Diana Spaw; $510,722.

9131 Geromes Wy : M/I Homes OfCincinnati LLC to Buehler AnthonyMichael & Lucia Garcia; $625,000.

9519 Kemper Rd.: Smilovitz Harveyto Guo Jicheng & Jun Ju;$335,000.

9561 Loveland Madeira Rd.: EvansDale & Victoria to StonehengeBuilding Group Ltd; $27,700.

REAL ESTATE

DEATHS

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Beautiful Seagrove BeachRent & Relax. Nr Destin, between

famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach.Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos.

Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387www.garrettbeachrentals.com

Anna Maria Island. Save $$$ on abeach getaway. Only $499/wk + tax.All new inside, very comfy, just steps

from the beach. 513-236-5091www.beachesndreams.net

FLORIDA

Feature of the Week

It is our pleasure to welcome you tothe 1875 Homestead B&B, a charmingCountry Victorian home built in the late1800’s. Located on State Road 46, 3 1/2miles east of Nashville, Indiana, the homesits on five peaceful acres where you canrelax and escape the “hustle-bustle” andcrowds of the village. We invite you tostep back in time with us as you enter ourromantically restored home.

After a day of hiking in our beautifulBrown County State Park, or shopping inthe village, you may want to choose abook or movie from our library, or simplyrelax on the porch or in the hammock. Oncool evenings, you can enjoy tellingstories around the outdoor fire.

Complementary soft drinks andhomemade cookies are available eachafternoon and evening.

Each of our guest rooms are beautifullyappointed King and Queen size roomswith luxury bedding, private in-roombaths, cable TV/VCR, and sitting areas.

Some feature two-person Jacuzzis,fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs.

We will start your next day with richlybrewed coffee or select teas. Then enjoya scrumptious home-cooked countrybreakfast served in the Gathering Roomon antique dishes and crystal.

1875 Homestead B&B is just a two-hour drive from Cincinnati, and is theperfect place for a weekend getaway or amid-week respite. Now open year-round,1875 Homestead B&B has been featuredin Midwest Living magazine, CountryRegister magazine and was a cover storyon “The Best of the Midwest” magazine.Call today and make your reservation tobask in the splendor of the changingseasons.

1875 Homestead Bed & Breakfast3766 E. State Rd 46Nashville, IN 47448Phone: 812-988-0853

Email: [email protected]: www.1875Homestead.com

Bed & BreakfastBED AND BREAKFAST

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Travel & ResortDirectory

Travel & ResortTENNESSEE

Jenny Eilermann • 513.768.8614 • [email protected]

DESTIN. Edgewater Beach Condoson the Gulf. 1-3 BR, beachfront, pvtbalconies, FREE Wi-Fi, beach set-up(in season) & use of new fitness ctr.New massage/facial salon, 2 pools(1 heated), FREE $20 gift cert to

pool grill (weekly rentals in season).Call or visit our website for last-minute specials. 800-822-4929

www.edgewaterbeach.com

Bonita Springs. Weekly, monthly,seasonal rentals. Beautiful 1 BR @Beach & Tennis. Pools, across frombeach. 2 BR, Bonita Bay w/pool,

shuttle to priv beach. 513-779-3936

FLORIDA

BED AND BREAKFAST

SIESTA KEY CONDOS2 bedroom, directly on world-

renowned Crescent Beach. FreeWiFi & phone. Super Summer

Specials! 847-931-9113

PANAMA CITY BEACHFamily Atmosphere!

Your Best Vacation Value!800-354-1112

www.Summerhouse.com

EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACHLuxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes.

Closest & best beach to Dinsey.Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals

800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

DESTIN. New, nicely furnished 2br, 2 ba condo. Gorgeous Gulf view.

Pools, golf course. Discount Summer& Fall rates. Book now. 513-561-4683Visit arieldunes.us or twcondo.us

DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxurycondos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf,

sugar white beaches. Heated pool,hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visitwww.majesticsunindestin.com

DESTIN. Beautiful, luxury 2 BR, 2BA Oceanfront condos. Heated pool,

spas, kids pool & tennis.Covered prkng, sleeps 6. Local own -

er. www.us-foam.com/destinOfc513-528-9800,eves 513-752-1735

FLORIDA

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxuryvacation homes with community pool.Call for free brochure. 800-245-7746

Spinnaker’s Reach Realtywww.SpinnakersReach.com

NORTH CAROLINA

MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL$129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites$139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson

River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury

area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside &80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit:

www.riversidetowerhotel.com

NEW YORK

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALSOver 120 condos, cottages and homes on Lake

Michigan, Glen Lake and other inland lakes. Call231-334-6100 or visit

www.leelanau.com/vacation

MICHIGAN

BROWN COUNTY. Treat yourfamily to a visit to Indiana’s family

playground! Comfort Inn, in the ! ofall of Nashville’s attractions.

812-988-6118 choicehotels.com

INDIANA

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo,beach view.frrom balcony. Bright &

airy, nicely appointed, all amenities.Cinci owner. 232-4854.

Available weekly from July 4

FLORIDA

1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & CabinRentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies.Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free

brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987.www.firesidechalets.com

TENNESSEE

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVESVillas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis,

equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure.Book online! 888-718-7949.

www.seabrookexclusives.com

N. MYRTLE BEACHCoastal Condos, Inc.

1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean viewunits. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visitwww.coastalcondos.com

HILTON HEAD’S Best FamilyVacation Destination . Oceanfront 1,2 & 3 bdrm villas. Discounted golf,complimentary tennis & health club.

800-845-9500 www.vthhi.com

Hilton Head Island, SCVisit www.hhisland.info and plan a

getaway with Seashore Vacations.Our beach is free. Specials availablefor golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit oursite or call toll free: 800-845-0077.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND1-7 Bedroom Vacation Homes &

Villas. Free color brochure.Call 1-866-386-6644 or visit

www.seaturtlegetaways.com

HILTON HEAD. Beautiful 1 BR,1 BA condo on beach nr Coligny.

Sleeps 6. Many amenities, discountedrates June-Aug $750/wk; Sept, Oct$550/wk. Also,Marriott’s GrandeOcean, wk of 7/26. 513-829-5099

Hilton Head Island VacationResort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos.Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean.

Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs,too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828

SOUTH CAROLINA

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.comGatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a

beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub,Jacuzzi, views & pool tables.

Call about specials! 800-436-6618

NORRIS LAKE. Nr PowellValley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, verynicely furnished home. Covered

porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353www.norrislakehse.com

GATLINBURG Royal TownhouseSummer Special. $49.95 + tax Sun-Thurs; $59.95 + tax Fri-Sat. Roomslimited & subject to availability. Re-strictions & blackout dates apply.

Advance reservations req’d. Present adat check-in. 1-800-433-8792 CE

GATLINBURG . Affordable rates.Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets,Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs,

Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661www.alpinechaletrentals.com

CHALET VILLAGEwww.chaletvillage.com

Cozy cabins to luxurious chaletsFully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check

SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call1-800-722-9617

A Beautiful Log Cabin Resortw/heated indoor pool, minutes from

Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburgand the Smoky Mtns. Breathtakingmountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis,pool tables & pet friendly cabins areoffered. Excellent rates, discountsavailable. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN

(477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com

A Beautiful Cabin GetawayGatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub,jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt,5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699.smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

TENNESSEE

During the week of June15, more than 200 childrenparticipated in Epiphany UnitedMethodist Church’s CrocodileDock Vacation Bible School inLoveland.

While romping through theswamp, the kids had a weekof daily bible stories, crafts,snacks, music and games.

Friday, after a finalperformance for their familiesof the songs learned duringthe week, everyone wastreated to Swamp Sundaes.

In support of Epiphany’sMission Ministry, the childrenbrought in school suppliesduring the week that will bedonated to the children ofElberon U.M.C. in Price Hill.

For more information aboutthe ministries offered atEpiphany United MethodistChurch, visit www.EpiphanyUMC.org.

PHOTOS PROVIDED\

Children try to avoid the crocodiles as they run through the swamp.

More than 200 children attended Vacation Bible School at Epiphany UMC in Loveland.

Romp in the swampBara Madson and Jenny Rupe perform a daily skit to get the kids excited aboutthe day’s Bible lesson.

Kristi Swartz, this year’s VBS groupdirector, gets the kids excited for thestart of a fun-filled week of bayouadventures.

Pastor Lisa Kerwin gives the dailyprayer at the start of VBS.

One of the many crafts the children enjoyed was making tie-dyed T-shirts.

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