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C2 LOCAL. RELEVANT. DEPENDABLE. HAMILTON JOURNALNEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012 with the material through investigation and said her nomination. is a lifelong learner, constantly incorporating new techniques and revising lesson plans to make material new and Each school building in Hamilton was given the opportunity to nominate an educator.

From a of 13 nominations, a committee led by Beverley Taylor of Miami University chose and a winner from the blind nominations. The other four who will each receive a $500 honorarium, were: David Hughes, who recently retired as the music teacher at Highland Elementary. He taught music in all grades in the Hamilton City Schools for 34 years. David Knapp, a physical science teacher at the Hamilton Freshman School. This is his year as a teacher.

Bekki Turnbull, a third grade teacher at Brookwood Elementary School. She has taught third grade math and science for 11 years in the Hamilton City Schools. Lisa Walle, an art teacher at Wilson Middle School. She has taught art in the Hamilton City Schools for 13 years. The Hamilton Celebrates Education is just one of the many programs local attorney and benefactor Harry T.

Wilks has undertaken in support of educating young people in the community. Wilks is a 1943 graduate of Hamilton High School. The Hamilton Community Foundation is a public charity committed to improving the quality of life for the Greater Hamilton community and its residents. Founded in 1951 with one $5,000 fund, the Foundation now manages more than 480 charitable funds. St.

Peter teacher honored Educator continued from C1 Stricklin said the agency is honored to be selected as a model for this health care innovation. are this new comprehensive team approach will allow our clients to achieve substantially improved health outcomes, as well as lower the overall cost of he said. are also pleased to become a contributor to the economic development of Butler The expansion of the agency is a continuation of Strategic Plan to revitalize the downtown core. our downtown with skilled, educated people is critical for our said City Manager Joshua Smith. thrilled about this additional investment from Butler Behavioral Health, and proud of Hamilton companies like them who are innovating service delivery in their Agency seeking applicants Jobs continued from C1 accusing Brown of using taxpayer money to support nations that harbored terrorists and not supporting energy exploration.

Brown, meanwhile, named three examples of bills worked on with Republicans, but also come up with an area where he agreed with Mandel. The two also parried on the auto bailout, which Brown, 59, supported. Brown said he was of his and cited it as a key reason economy has recovered more quickly than the rest of the opponent says my vote for the auto rescue and I assume Sen. Voi was un-American. To me, that vote was doing my job to fight for their But Mandel, 35, seemed to indicate he opposed all bailouts.

not a bailout he said. no government bailout that I can think of that I would ever Mandel also said he not come out in of Republican vice- presidential nominee Paul budget plan, which called for reshaping Medicare. believe it is unfair to change Medicare or Social Security for my grandmother and her generation and my parents and my he said, before accusing in of stealing from the Social Security Trust Fund. need to make common sense cuts in other parts of our government in order to fund Social Security and Medicare far into our He said consider raising the retirement eligibility age for at least my age, probably some who are but not for baby boomers. Brown, meanwhile, said he raise the retirement age for either program, saying unfair to ask working class people to work until 70.

He said the programs are and will be reliable for this generation and the next did that money go for Social Mandel replied, while Brown looked quizzical. did you do with The two also sparred on abortion. Mandel was asked about a pledge signed with Cincinnati Right to Life indicating oppose abortion on demand without exception. He said abortion on demand does not include exceptions to protect the life of the mother. He said he supported laws to encourage adoption, the ban of federal dollars to pay for abortions and abortions in the ninth month.

Brown is an extremist on this Mandel said. trust Ohio women to make their own decisions about their health Brown said. The debate, which was held at WCET-TV in downtown Cincinnati was moderated by Chuck Todd of NBC and aired live on NBC affiliates throughout the state. It was sponsored by the Ohio NBC Affiliated Television Stations and AARP. Before the debate, a couple hundred Brown and Mandel supporters rallied outside, with Brown supporters chanting, when the first-term senator arrived.

Mandel supporters countered by chanting, kills The Brown supporters appeared to outnumber the Mandel supporters, with many wearing T-shirts supporting individual unions. Final senate debate Debate continued from C1 Local Associated Press CINCINNATI Actor-director Emilio Estevez will shoot a movie about harness racing in the Cincinnati area. called and is set to start in January. The movie will be about a retired Cincinnati jockey who longs to get back into the business and tries harness racing. Estevez said will be primarily at Lebanon Raceway in Warren County, and some will be done at other racetracks.

The cast, other locations and other details released Thursday at a press conference at Great American Ball Park. Estevez said he hopes to a scene there in which his character would throw out the ceremonial pitch at a Reds game. Ohio development officials say the family- friendly movie will receive an Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit of nearly $3.5 million and will hire about 1,500 cast, crew and extras, mostly from the area. The which will be shot mostly over 37 days, is expected to be released in late 2013 or early 2014. Ohio in recent years has lured of other movies including and Ides of The 50-year-old previous acting roles included a youth hockey coach in Mighty Brother Charlie Sheen played a Cleveland Indians pitcher in father, actor Martin Sheen, is a native of Dayton.

His mother, Janet Templeton Sheen, is from Cincinnati. Estevez plans to shoot in Lebanon POLICE BLOTTER HAMILTON POLICE Oct. 17 A pocketknife and a GPS device were stolen from a car that was parked overnight in the 1500 block of Colony Terrace. The rear license plate was stolen between Sept. 14 and Oct.

17 from a vehicle that was parked in the 800 block of Franklin Street. Oct. 18 A Rumpke recycling trash bin was stolen between March 1 and June 30 from a residence in the 1000 block of Brough Avenue. The theft report was Oct. 18 with police.

Two cars were rummaged through while they were parked overnight Oct. 17 in the 100 block of Livingston Drive. The victim told police she was unaware of any thefts. A Rumpke recycling trash can was placed out on the curb and later stolen sometime between Aug. 7 and Aug.

27 from the 300 block of South McKinley Avenue. Oct. 19 A resident in the 200 block of Street told police someone stole his credit card between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14 and used it to make several purchases in the area for pizza, athletic wear and taxi rides.

A Rumpke recycling trash bin was stolen overnight from a residence in the 500 block of Brookwood Avenue. A person who rented a queen-size bed and a couch reportedly did not make any payments on that property and refuses UHR Rents, 2360 Dixie Highway, to recover the property. The property was valued at more than $1,440. Oct. 22 A handgun was stolen between 8 a.m.

and 10 p.m. Oct. 21 from a residence in the 1300 block of Parrish Avenue. Someone broke the clasp of a privacy fence gate between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

at a residence in the 2600 block of River Road. BROWN, Darrell Eugene age 68 of RossTownship, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Eugene and Hazel (Diefenbacher) Brown. He graduated from ColerainHigh School in 1961 and served in the United States Air Force. Darrell faithfully served the residents of ColerainTownship as a member of the Colerain Township Fire Department for 50 years, attaining the rank of Division Chief.

He retired from The Procter Gamble Company, Miami Valley Labs after 30 years of service. He is survived by his loving and faithful companion, Linda Snyder; two sons, Jeff and Aaron Brown; two stepsons, Paul and Chris Hopkins; one sister Margy Brown Beckner and her husband, Russell; one brother, John Brown and his wife Joyce (Guenther). He was the loving grandfather of seven grandchildren, Ryan Hopkins, Sarah Hopkins, Hannah Brown, Andrew Brown, Sam Hopkins, Cody Smith and Breanne Jackson and also was considered the grandfather to Cailey, Zach, Kennedy, Olivia, Ian, Chelsea, Kristina, and Michelle. He was a dear uncle of Jason and Stephanie Beckner; Kari and Eric Roberts; Jody and Steve Boyd; Jessica Brown; and Jamie and Phil Watts and the loving great-uncle to Justin, Ryland and Lydia Beckner; Easton Roberts; Jenna, Jonathan and Jarrett Boyd. Visitation will be held at Charles C.

Young Funeral Home, 4032 Hamilton Cleves Road, Ross, OH on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and on Monday from 9-11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 29 at 11 a.m. with burial following in Crown- HillMemorial Park. If desired memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206 or the Citizens Fire Academy, PO Box 531165, Cincinnati, OH 45253.

www.char- lesyoungfuneralhome.co In Memoriam Obituaries Obituaries Share Fond Memories Of A Loved One. Visit our website today to send condolences and more. CHRIST N. JONSON A year has passed and we miss you everyday. You are in our hearts and we will always love you.

Jo Ann and Famil RICHARD L. KINSEL The happy times we spent together, Will linger in our hearts forever. Missing You Love You Always, From Your Loving Family EUCKS, Harold C. age 83 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday October 24, 2102 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born June 10, 1929 in Franklin County, Indiana the son of the late Ernie and Helen (Mitchell) Eucks.

He was married to Helen Eucks and she preceded him in death in 1998. Mr. Eucks worked in the grocery business for over 40 years. He loved the Cincinnati Reds, drag racing, and NASCAR. Mr.

Eucks is survived by two sons Rick (Jackie) Eucks and Jim (Tina) Eucks; one sister Alberta Combs and one brother Bill Eucks. He was also preceded in death by his brother Joe Eucks and his sister Marlene Eucks. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the most compassionate care of Mr. Eucks by Hospice of Hamilton, and especially for the special care given by his daughter in law, Jackie Eucks. Visitation at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt.

4, Fairfield on Monday October 29, 2012 from 12:00 PM until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jacob Flannery, officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. www.websterfuneralhomes.co PIPER, Jerrold R. Age 60 died of Mesothelioma, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton.

Loving husband of Dr. Barbara Piper, father of Scott Piper (Jill Ursini), son of the Anna Ruth Piper and the late Samuel Clifford Piper, brother of David Piper, dear friend of Karen Balogh and Godfather of Kristen Balogh Leslie. Jerry was born July 24, 1952 and lived his entire life in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. He served in the US Army Reserves and was an active member of Lindenwald United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, Greater Cincinnati Garden Railroad Society, and was a Licensed Ham Radio Operator. Jerry's remains have been donated to Science Care, Aurora, CO for Mesothelioma research.

A memorial service will be held at Lindenwald United Methodist Church, 3501 Pleasant Ave. Hamilton OH 45015 on Saturday October 27, 2012 Visitation 3:00 pm, service 4:00 pm. Jerry will be interred at Spring Grove Cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Hamilton, Rev. Val Waibel, Rev.

Roger Emerson and the many family and friends who have supported them over the past eight months. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Lindenwald United Methodist Church or Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Ave, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 FIELDS, Marvin age 68, Wednesday, Oct. 24. Memorial gathering will be at the Ivey Funeral Home and Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2-3PM.

WEBB, Joanna age 75 of Hamilton, entered the presence of the Lord early Wednesday morning, October 24, 2012. She was born in De- Quincy, Louisiana on February 19, 1937 to Nathan and Sophia Kingrey. After her graduation from high school in 1955, she married her sweetheart, Raymond Webb. Together they have enjoyed 57 years. From this union they have a son, Scotty E.

Webb. Joanna and Raymond moved to Hamilton, in 1961 where Raymond was employed by the Lindenwald Baptist Church. She was a faithful servant of the Lord as a pastor's wife. In 1966 she began work at Dollar Federal Savings and Loan for 15 years, leaving that employment to serve as the pastor's secretary. She retired with her husband in 2001.

She was a member of the Tri-County Baptist Church in West Chester and faithfully attended until the onset of her illness. She is the beloved wife of Rev. Raymond L. Webb; loving mother to Scotty (Deborah) Webb; devoted grandmother of Theodore "Ted" (Maggie), and Zachary; dear great grandmother of Riley all of Hamilton. She is also survived by her brother, Rev.

Nathan E. (Wilda) Kingrey, Jackson, OH; sisters, Lettie (James) Abel, Lubbuck TX, Carolyn (Harry) Schneider, Reading, OH; and many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. She will also be lovingly remembered by her church families; Lindenwald Baptist Church, where she served for over 40 years and Tri-County Baptist Church for the past 11 years. Visitation will be Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Tri-County Baptist Church, 8195 Beckett 45069.

Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Pastor Barry Turner officiating. Condolences may be given at www.avancefuneralhome.co HYDE, June C. age 84 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday October 24, 2012. She was born June 18, 1928 in Manchester, Kentucky the daughter of the late Chester and Glada (Hall) Cobb.

Mrs. Hyde was a lifelong member of the Stahlheber Baptist Church. She was married to Ernest Hyde and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Hyde is survived by three sons Brett (Katrina) Hyde, Craig (Dawn) Hyde, and Jack (Rhonda) Hyde; one daughter Lisa Hyde; eight grandchildren; two sisters Louise Reeve and Diana Cobb, and one brother John (Juanita) Cobb.

She was also preceded in death by her son Kent Hyde and six of her siblings. Visitation at the Stahlheber Baptist Church, 1800 Stahlheber Road on Friday October 26, 2012 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM, with Pastor Harold Thompson, officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield is serving the family.

www.websterfuneralhomes.co Karen Louise Payne Oct. 26, 1946-Dec. 24, 2006 Mom, As we walk through the journey of life, we remember. We remember how you helped us to grow with love, truth, and honesty. How you helped us to choose the right path with values, morals, self worth.

How you gave us dreams with hope confidence. You made us who we are today, and we will always remember you in life's passings for no one could touch our life as you have. On this day we celebrate your birthday and we thank God for you were born. Although we miss you terribly, we celebrate your life, even in death. All our Love, Monica, Rhonda, Kristi Morgan, Skylar, Bailey, Mikah, Kendall, Roman Kaiser MILLER, James A.

"Jim Age 65 of Fairfield, OH, formerly of Indiana passed away in Fairfield, OH on October 23, 2012. Jim was born November 29, 1946 in Marion, IN, the son of Homer and Thelma (nee Andrews) Miller. In 1966 he married Susan K. Gruesbeck in Roanoke, IN. Jim worked in the retail industry and was respected by all who knew him.

He was a member of the St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Fairfield, OH. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susan K. Miller of Fairfield; dedicated son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Juli of New Castle, DE; beloved grandchildren, Hayley, Juwan and Jaden; devoted mother, Thelma Miller; sister, Peggy Morrison in Warren, IN; and brother, Toby in Auburn, IN. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Homer Miller; and infant son.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. until time of service (3 p.m.), Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Avance Funeral Home Crematory, 4976 Winton Fairfield, OH 45014. Burial with graveside services will be 1 p.m., Monday, October 29 at the Glenwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Roanoke, IN. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.co WURZBACH, Marie M. Age 96, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Hillendale Health Care. She was born in Hamilton on July 23, 1916, the daughter of John Jacob and Marie Clara (Munz) Wurzbach. She had been employed on the assembly line and as a punch press operator at General Motors in Dayton for 39 years, retiring in July 1986. She was a former member of First St.

John United Church of Christ, Hamilton Eagles Auxiliary and Partners in Prime. She is survived by her many close friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 29, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Young officiating at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W.

Washington Blvd. Private burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park at a later date. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to NFT Ohio Transplant Fund (for Cystic Fibrosis), 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119.

Please be sure to write "in honor of Alicia Lang" on the memo line of your check. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.co.