Party Produces $9,000 Valentine's Gift - Alzheimer's Association
Party Produces $9,000 Valentine's Gift - Alzheimer's Association Party Produces $9,000 Valentine's Gift - Alzheimer's Association
VOLUME 24 NO. 1 Spring 2009 Chapter Volunteers Honored For Outstanding Service The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati thanked its supporters while honoring three individuals with special awards of recognition at the 2008 Chapter Leadership Luncheon at the Kenwood Country Club in November. An audience of nearly 130 volunteers, donors and sponsors enjoyed a luncheon and awards program recognizing the many contributions made by supporters to the Greater Cincinnati Chapter during the past year. Approximately Continued on page 12 Party Produces $9,000 Valentine’s Gift For Cris Suesz, the loss of her father, Charles McQueen, to Alzheimer’s disease four years ago prompted the idea of putting together a Valentine’s Day dance benefit. “We wanted to do something to remember him and to do something to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s. What better time than to do something around Valentine’s Day,” said Mrs. Suesz, who along with her husband, Joe, and family members and friends, have organized the dinner and party in Boone County for the past three years, raising more than $15,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. This year’s “Cherish the Memories” dance at the Briarwood Banquet Hall in Hebron, Ky. on Feb. 14 was the biggest yet, attracting a capacity crowd of 270 guests. The event (800) 272-3900 From left, Chapter Executive Director Clarissa Rentz, Geoff Smith, Terri Groteke and Ben Koenig From left, Joe and Cris Suesz, Ann Sparks and Jim Lusby featuring dinner, music and dancing as well as a large silent auction raised $9,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. The Art of Making Memories Taft Museum of Art – 316 Pike St., Cincinnati Thursday, May 7 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Dress: Business Attire Milne, Ellison join Chapter staff …page 4 2009 Memory Walk schedule ...page 7 Tickets: $85 per person Host/Hostess: $125 per person Patron: $200 per person Benefit ‘Making Memories’ at Taft Museum of Art A rt, whether it is created by a recognized master or a person affected by Alzheimer’s disease, conveys a special form of self-expression that touches all who see it. The Taft Museum of Art will host The Art of Making Memories, a special fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Inspired by the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memories in the Making© art program, this event will feature the paintings of individuals in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementing illnesses. “The Taft Museum is a perfect backdrop for displaying the expressive work of our Memories participants to those who are coming out in support of the Alzheimer’s Association and the programs and services we provide to thousands of families in Greater Cincinnati who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Executive Director Clarissa Rentz. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy dinner by the bite, wine and beer, live music and the opportunity to view and bid on Memories in the Making© artwork and other exciting silent auction items. Registration/donations can be made at www.alz.org/cincinnati. Inside Cornerstone… Volunteer spirit grew from childhood for Williams…page 5 Continued on page 12 Advocates voice their support in Kentucky…page 8
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VOLUME 24 NO. 1 Spring 2009<br />
Chapter Volunteers Honored<br />
For Outstanding Service<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
of Greater Cincinnati<br />
thanked its supporters while<br />
honoring three individuals with<br />
special awards of recognition at the<br />
2008 Chapter Leadership Luncheon<br />
at the Kenwood Country Club in<br />
November.<br />
An audience of nearly 130<br />
volunteers, donors and sponsors<br />
enjoyed a luncheon and awards<br />
program recognizing the many<br />
contributions made by supporters<br />
to the Greater Cincinnati Chapter<br />
during the past year. Approximately<br />
Continued on page 12<br />
<strong>Party</strong> <strong>Produces</strong> <strong>$9</strong>,<strong>000</strong><br />
Valentine’s <strong>Gift</strong><br />
For Cris Suesz, the loss of her father, Charles McQueen, to Alzheimer’s disease four<br />
years ago prompted the idea of putting together a Valentine’s Day dance benefit.<br />
“We wanted to do something to remember him and to do something to help in the<br />
fight against Alzheimer’s. What better time<br />
than to do something around Valentine’s Day,”<br />
said Mrs. Suesz, who along with her husband,<br />
Joe, and family members and friends, have<br />
organized the dinner and party in Boone<br />
County for the past three years, raising more<br />
than $15,<strong>000</strong> for the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
of Greater Cincinnati.<br />
This year’s “Cherish the Memories” dance<br />
at the Briarwood Banquet Hall in Hebron,<br />
Ky. on Feb. 14 was the biggest yet, attracting<br />
a capacity crowd of 270 guests. The event<br />
(800) 272-3900<br />
From left, Chapter Executive Director<br />
Clarissa Rentz, Geoff Smith, Terri<br />
Groteke and Ben Koenig<br />
From left, Joe and Cris Suesz, Ann<br />
Sparks and Jim Lusby<br />
featuring dinner, music and dancing as well as a large silent auction raised <strong>$9</strong>,<strong>000</strong> for the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati.<br />
The Art of Making Memories<br />
Taft Museum of Art – 316 Pike St., Cincinnati<br />
Thursday, May 7<br />
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.<br />
Dress: Business Attire<br />
Milne, Ellison<br />
join Chapter staff<br />
…page 4<br />
2009 Memory<br />
Walk schedule<br />
...page 7<br />
Tickets: $85 per person<br />
Host/Hostess: $125 per person<br />
Patron: $200 per person<br />
Benefit ‘Making Memories’<br />
at Taft Museum of Art<br />
A<br />
rt, whether it is created by a recognized master or a person affected by<br />
Alzheimer’s disease, conveys a special form of self-expression that touches<br />
all who see it.<br />
The Taft Museum of Art will host The Art of Making Memories, a special<br />
fundraising event to benefit the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati on<br />
Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Inspired by the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>’s<br />
Memories in the Making© art program, this event will feature the paintings of<br />
individuals in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementing<br />
illnesses.<br />
“The Taft Museum is a perfect backdrop for displaying the expressive work<br />
of our Memories participants to those who are coming out in support of the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> and the programs and services we provide to thousands<br />
of families in Greater Cincinnati who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease,” said<br />
Executive Director Clarissa Rentz.<br />
Throughout the evening, guests<br />
will enjoy dinner by the bite, wine<br />
and beer, live music and the opportunity<br />
to view and bid on Memories<br />
in the Making© artwork and other<br />
exciting silent auction items.<br />
Registration/donations can be<br />
made at www.alz.org/cincinnati.<br />
Inside Cornerstone…<br />
Volunteer spirit<br />
grew from<br />
childhood for<br />
Williams…page 5<br />
Continued on page 12<br />
Advocates voice their support<br />
in Kentucky…page 8
Cornerstone<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
Greater Cincinnati Chapter<br />
644 Linn Street, Suite 1026<br />
Cincinnati, OH 45203<br />
(513) 721-4284<br />
(800) 272-3900<br />
Fax (513) 345-8446<br />
www.alz.org/cincinnati<br />
2008-2009 Board of Directors<br />
W. Clark Buck – President<br />
Nancy Graeter - Vice President<br />
Monica Magette - Secretary<br />
Jane Fisher, CPA – Treasurer<br />
Board members<br />
Ann Bryant<br />
Terri Groteke<br />
Tami Jones<br />
Steven Mombach<br />
Robert Murphy<br />
David M. Noonan<br />
Pamela Reising<br />
Tracy Schneider<br />
Carl Sims<br />
Brian Todd<br />
Lucy Ward<br />
James Witte<br />
Advisor<br />
John E. Maggio, Ph.D.<br />
Chapter Staff<br />
Clarissa A. Rentz, MSN, APRN-BC<br />
Executive Director<br />
Bob Luckerman<br />
Finance/Operations Director<br />
Brigid Mercer<br />
Development Director<br />
Janet Milne, MSN, RN, CNP<br />
Director of Family and Professional<br />
Education<br />
Steve Olding, Communications<br />
Director<br />
Anne Von Hoene, LSW<br />
Director of Programs & Services<br />
Denise Aguero<br />
Development Assistant<br />
Beth Bross<br />
Data Entry Specialist<br />
Karen Crisler<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Susan Ellison, RN<br />
Branch Program Manager<br />
Carolyn Ferris, RN<br />
Nurse Educator<br />
Marcy Hawkins, Special Events<br />
Coordinator<br />
Susan Hillger, RN, LSW<br />
Outreach Coordinator<br />
Joan Hock, Memories in the<br />
Making© Coordinator<br />
Laurie Hogue, RN<br />
Branch Program Manager<br />
Beverly Jansen, RN<br />
Nurse Educator<br />
Regina McDonald, MSW, LSW<br />
Multicultural Outreach Coordinator<br />
Kathleen McFalls, LISW-S<br />
Family Connections Coordinator<br />
Marjorie Rentz, LISW-S<br />
Helpline Coordinator<br />
Bernadette “Bernie” Sanders, LSW<br />
Branch Program Manager<br />
Lindsay Webb,<br />
Volunteer & Donor Relations<br />
Coordinator<br />
Colleen Von Hoene<br />
Development Assistant<br />
Cornerstone is the official newsletter of<br />
the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater<br />
Cincinnati. Comments or questions<br />
should be directed to Steve Olding at<br />
(513) 721-4284, ext. 121 or steve.<br />
olding@alz.org.<br />
2 • Cornerstone • Spring 2009<br />
s I write this column, it<br />
strikes me that the difficult<br />
and uncertain economic<br />
times facing our community and<br />
nation mirrors our families’<br />
situations when confronted with a<br />
diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or<br />
other dementing illnesses.<br />
Families, on a daily basis, face<br />
many unknowns, much uncertainty<br />
and many uncontrollable<br />
circumstances. Yet we know that<br />
with preparation and support from the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
and respite services, family members can begin<br />
to deal with this prolonged disease and caregiving experience<br />
with a degree of toughness and resolve. For the most<br />
part caregivers do not falter when faced with challenging<br />
circumstances. It is that toughness in families that I as the<br />
executive director have come to admire. Thus it is in this<br />
spirit that I write this note of reassurance to you our readers,<br />
donors, and users of services. Know that our Chapter<br />
is also prepared to deal with present and future financial<br />
challenges and to do so with a toughness and resolve that<br />
Our Vision<br />
A Word About Us<br />
Note of Reassurance During Troubled Times<br />
By Clarissa Rentz<br />
Executive Director<br />
A<br />
To serve as the primary and authoritative<br />
source of information, education and support<br />
for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and<br />
related dementias in Greater Cincinnati.<br />
Various programs and services<br />
are funded in part by the Ohio<br />
Department of Aging through the<br />
Council on Aging of Southwestern<br />
Ohio and the Area Agency on<br />
Aging District 7.<br />
defines who we are as an organization and the people we<br />
serve.<br />
Interestingly, we see a phenomenon emerging.<br />
Despite these difficult and turbulent times, we observe<br />
that donors have not abandoned us. They continue their<br />
generous giving, and in doing so, ensure continuation of<br />
necessary free family educational and supportive services<br />
without interruption to programming. Our board<br />
members take their responsibilities seriously. They support<br />
the Chapter in all ways using their time and talent to<br />
diligently and prudently monitor and provide oversight of<br />
our financial situation and operational decisions.<br />
On a regular basis, Chapter staff reviews practices<br />
across all functional areas so that we can be more efficient<br />
and productive. We too, are attempting to do more with<br />
less (like our families) but our goal always is to continue<br />
to provide a high level of service and support in all areas,<br />
without skipping a beat (like our families). So friends,<br />
generous and committed leadership volunteers and<br />
donors, be reassured that we are a determined group and<br />
as always will continue to work hard and smart on your<br />
behalf.<br />
Once again we thank you for your unwavering and<br />
constant support during some very difficult times. We are<br />
deeply grateful.<br />
Schneider Joins<br />
Board of Directors<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati<br />
recently welcomed Tracy Schneider to its board of<br />
directors.<br />
Ms. Schneider, vice president of In-flight Services for<br />
Comair, joined the board in January.<br />
“We are certainly pleased<br />
to have Tracy join our board,”<br />
said Executive Director Clarissa<br />
Rentz. “Her enthusiasm and<br />
expertise will greatly help us<br />
move our chapter forward.”<br />
A native of Madison, Wis.,<br />
Ms. Schneider is a graduate of<br />
Wisconsin Lutheran College.<br />
Before joining Comair two<br />
years ago, she held various inflight<br />
leadership positions with<br />
Midwest Airlines. She currently<br />
resides in Florence, Ky.<br />
Tracy Schneider
By Anne Von Hoene<br />
Programs and<br />
partnership is in the making between Alzheimer’s<br />
<strong>Association</strong> chapters serving the state of Ohio and<br />
the Ohio Attorney General. The goal of this collaboration<br />
is to create a statewide training for law<br />
enforcement officers with a focus on Alzheimer’s and dementia.<br />
This training will help law enforcement officers to recognize<br />
individuals who have cognitive impairment and to<br />
interact effectively with them in emergency situations. Individuals<br />
with dementia could become involved in many<br />
dangerous situations such as traffic accidents, wandering<br />
incidents, financial exploitation scams and public disturbances<br />
where the person’s behavior may be misinterpreted<br />
as threatening to others. Knowing the proper response can<br />
make these situations easier for police and less upsetting for individuals with cognitive<br />
impairment. The training will include information about the MedicAlert® +<br />
Safe Return® program, a nationwide system for identifying persons with dementia<br />
who are at risk of becoming lost or having a medical emergency.<br />
The Ohio Attorney General’s office will also provide information about the<br />
Ohio Missing Adult Alert, which has been in operation since June, 2008 and has<br />
helped locate several missing persons with dementia. This alert system, also known<br />
as the “Silver Alert,” is used in the same way an Amber Alert works for a missing<br />
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Services Director<br />
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Caregiver News<br />
Collaborative Spirit Fuels Education Efforts<br />
lacing a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a longterm<br />
care facility is one of the most difficult decisions a family will face.<br />
The timing of that decision is based on many factors; most are unique to<br />
the individual with the diagnosis and the family’s particular concerns.<br />
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative illness that requires additional<br />
caregiving on the part of the family as the disease moves into middle to late<br />
stages. The most common challenges that cause families to decide on placement<br />
include:<br />
• increased care needs (incontinence, decreased mobility, nutrition problems)<br />
• safety issues (wandering, household hazards, combativeness) and<br />
• health concerns of the primary caregiver.<br />
Families may be forced to make a sudden placement decision when a drastic<br />
change in health or care needs occurs in either the person with dementia or the<br />
primary caregiver.<br />
It is helpful to discuss long-term care plans before the need arises. It can also<br />
be helpful to involve as many family members as possible to gather support and<br />
to help plan for a smooth transition for the person with dementia. Sometimes,<br />
a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may recognize their need for<br />
more assistance and be able to work with the family to make the decision. However,<br />
most individuals with memory loss do not initiate a move from their home<br />
and may be resistant to the idea.<br />
When placement can be planned, there is opportunity to ease the transition<br />
for the individual with memory loss, as well as the family. A few points to<br />
consider:<br />
• Decide WHERE your family member would be best placed.<br />
There is no single, perfect care facility, but there can be a care facility that is best<br />
suited to meet your family’s particular needs. Take the time to visit many types of<br />
facilities to compare services. Ask questions, observe interactions and get feedback<br />
from others. Narrow down your choices to 2 or 3 places and visit again. Keep in<br />
mind that caregiving does not end with placement—you will play an important<br />
role in helping the facility learn about your family member as the adjustment<br />
process occurs.<br />
• Decide WHO should tell your family member about the move.<br />
Identify the best person to tell your family member about the move to a new<br />
place. It may be another family member, a friend or doctor they know and respect.<br />
For some individuals, this discussion is more comfortable when more than<br />
child. Alerts are posted on Artemis boards on highways and fax alerts are sent to<br />
police departments and other agencies, including the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>, to<br />
assist in search and rescue efforts.<br />
The law enforcement trainings will be conducted at regional locations in June<br />
of this year.<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati has also partnered with the<br />
Southwestern Ohio Caregiver Coalition to provide a two-day conference for family<br />
and professional caregivers in October.<br />
The Caregiver Coalition consists of many community agencies including the<br />
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio,<br />
Jewish Family Services, Hospice of Cincinnati and other service providers in the tristate<br />
area. These organizations have joined together to raise awareness of caregiving<br />
concerns and to coordinate information and resources that families need in caring<br />
for those who are ill or incapacitated.<br />
Several of the Coalition organizations usually offer their own annual education<br />
programs, but this year we are joining efforts to offer one large conference to the entire<br />
tri-state area. The conference will be held at the Manor House in Mason, Ohio<br />
on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15 and consists of many informative<br />
workshops, keynote speakers and community resource exhibits. More details will<br />
follow in a later issue of Cornerstone. This conference will replace the Alzheimer’s<br />
<strong>Association</strong> annual Symposium in 2009.<br />
Difficult Transitions: Long-Term Care Placement<br />
one person is delivering the message. For others, a one-on-one conversation is<br />
most helpful.<br />
• Decide WHEN to tell your family member about the move.<br />
Think about times in the past when you talked about an event ahead of time.<br />
Did it help prepare your family member for the event or did it cause unnecessary<br />
anxiety? Some families choose to tell their family member about the move only<br />
a few hours before to avoid repetitive questions and prolonged anxiety. Others<br />
may tell the person a few weeks or days ahead and allow their family member to<br />
participate, at some level, in planning and preparing for the move.<br />
• Decide WHAT to tell your family member about the move.<br />
A short, simple and consistent explanation is usually best for an individual with<br />
memory loss. Too many details can be confusing for your family member. Using<br />
the same words in every answer may be comforting and help your family member<br />
grasp the information being shared. Make sure that everyone involved in the<br />
move gives the same response each time and understands the importance of being<br />
consistent to avoid further confusion. Also, acknowledge your family member’s<br />
feelings of anger or loss over the move and offer reassurance.<br />
For discussion about long-term care planning, please call the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900. Our staff can provide information,<br />
referrals, literature about choosing a care facility and other resources to help<br />
in the selection process.<br />
Support Group Updates<br />
There is a new family support group starting on April 27 at:<br />
Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center<br />
5915 Ridge Avenue<br />
Cincinnati, Ohio<br />
4th Monday of the month, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.<br />
Contact: Marjorie Rentz (513) 721-4284<br />
The group that previously met at the Seniors Citizens Center in Hamilton,<br />
Ohio has moved to:<br />
Grace Methodist Church<br />
1200 Main Street,<br />
Hamilton, Ohio<br />
2nd Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.<br />
Contact: Cathy Burton (513) 894-5421<br />
The support group at St. Luke Hospital-East in Ft. Thomas, Ky., has<br />
changed its meeting date from the third Tuesday of the month to the<br />
second Tuesday beginning April 14. The group will continue to meet in the<br />
Cafeteria Conference room from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br />
Contact: Anne Von Hoene (513) 721-4284<br />
Family Support Groups are designed for family members of people with<br />
Alzheimer’s disease/dementia to discuss their experiences and concerns in a<br />
safe, confidential place. Some groups may provide respite care or activities<br />
for the person with dementia during the meeting time. To find a support<br />
group near you, please call the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati<br />
at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900.<br />
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Caregiver News<br />
Plan Ahead For Safety During Summer Months<br />
ummer is a time of traveling and outdoor events that can bring enjoyment to<br />
families, but can also bring anxiety and fear if your loved one with Alzheimer’s<br />
disease or dementia becomes lost. When a memory-impaired individual is missing,<br />
a quick response is critical in locating, identifying and returning the person<br />
safely. The MedicAlert® + Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> Safe Return® program can help!<br />
MedicAlert + Safe Return is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service to<br />
assist individuals with dementia who become lost or have a medical emergency. The<br />
program provides a stainless steel identification bracelet or necklace, wallet card and<br />
other materials. These identification products include:<br />
• a 24-hour emergency response phone number<br />
• the term “memory impaired” and other critical medical condition or allergy<br />
• an identification number specific to the individual<br />
When someone in the community discovers a missing person and calls the emergency<br />
number, the MedicAlert operator accesses a database and immediately notifies<br />
the primary contact person that the individual has been found. The system also allows<br />
a caregiver to report an individual missing, which initiates a fax alert system to local law<br />
enforcement and the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>.<br />
There is an initial fee of $49.95 to enroll in MedicAlert + Safe Return and an annual<br />
fee of $25.<br />
If your family member is already registered in the MedicAlert + Safe Return<br />
program and you plan to travel this summer, please call the registration line at 1-888-<br />
572-8566 to inform them of where you can be reached. Contact names and phone<br />
numbers can be temporarily changed so that you can be reached immediately in case<br />
of a wandering incident while you are traveling.<br />
For more information about MedicAlert + Safe Return and safety issues for<br />
people with Alzheimer’s, please call our Helpline at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-<br />
3900 or visit our website at www.alz.org/cincinnati.<br />
Some Facts about Wandering Behavior and Alzheimer’s Disease:<br />
• Wandering is aimless or purposeful movement that can cause a person with<br />
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) to become lost, leave a safe environment or intrude<br />
in inappropriate places.<br />
• Approximately 60% of people with AD will wander or become lost at some<br />
point during the course of the disease.<br />
• People with AD not only wander by foot, but also by car or other modes of<br />
transportation.<br />
• People with AD are usually found within a half-mile radius from where they<br />
disappeared.<br />
• 46% of people with AD may die if not found within 24 hours.<br />
• People with AD do not usually cry out for help.<br />
• People with AD do not usually respond to shouts.<br />
• People with AD may be in search of something from their past, i.e., a former<br />
workplace or a childhood home.<br />
Milne and Ellison Join Program Staff<br />
E<br />
nhancing its family support and educational services, the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
of Greater Cincinnati recently welcomed two new members to its<br />
program staff.<br />
Janet Milne, MSN, RN, CNP, was appointed the Chapter’s Director of Family<br />
and Professional Education in March while Susan Ellison, RN, was named Branch<br />
Program Manager in Northern Kentucky in January.<br />
“Janet and Susan are dedicated professionals who have many well established relationships<br />
and associations with key providers in the healthcare and aging network,”<br />
said Chapter Executive Director Clarissa Rentz. “We are very pleased to have them<br />
both on staff.”<br />
A native of Cincinnati, Ms. Milne earned a Masters in Nursing from the University<br />
of Kentucky. She has taught in a variety of academic settings and is familiar<br />
with all aspects of curriculum development and evaluation. She has also worked in a<br />
variety of acute and long term care settings, administering to those aging individuals<br />
who are dealing with critical, life threatening and end stage disease processes. Before<br />
joining the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>, she was a palliative care nurse practitioner at The<br />
Christ Hospital.<br />
As Education director, Ms. Milne will be responsible for the evaluation of current<br />
educational programming as well as the development of future educational programming<br />
for family and professional care providers. She and her husband, Gordon,<br />
who has Alzheimer’s disease, reside in Blue Ash.<br />
Program Announcements<br />
African-American Support Group Meets at Bethel Baptist<br />
An African-American Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meets the third Monday<br />
of each month at Bethel Baptist Church from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In April, as part<br />
of Minority Health Month, a video presentation of “Alzheimer’s & African-Americans:<br />
Echoes from the Past” will be shown.<br />
Bethel Baptist Church is located at 2712 Alms Place, Cincinnati. For more information<br />
on the support group, please contact Multicultural Outreach Coordinator<br />
Regina McDonald at (513) 721-4284 or email: regina.mcdonald@alz.org.<br />
Branch Office Change<br />
In order to provide better continuity of service for the eastern portion of its service<br />
area in Ohio, the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati has created a<br />
Southeastern Ohio branch.<br />
Janet Milne Susan Ellison<br />
A native of Northern Kentucky, Ms. Ellison will coordinate educational and<br />
support programs in the nine Kentucky counties within the Chapter’s service<br />
area. A graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing, she also works part-time<br />
at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.<br />
“I am very excited to be part of the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> and the chance to<br />
serve families in my home area,” said Ms. Ellison.<br />
Ms. Ellison and her husband, Glenn, reside in Independence. The couple has<br />
six children and two grandchildren.<br />
To contact Ms. Ellison regarding chapter programs and services, please call<br />
(859) 240-5016 or email: susan.ellison@alz.org.<br />
The branch will serve Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland,<br />
Jackson, Lawrence, Scioto, and Vinton counties.<br />
Laurie Hogue, who previously provided services to<br />
Adams, Brown and Highland counties, will be Branch<br />
Program Manager and Outreach Coordinator Susan<br />
Hillger, RN, LSW, will assist with supportive activities.<br />
Ms. Hogue can be reached at (937) 442-2200 or<br />
(740) 710-1821 or email: laurie.hogue@alz.org.<br />
Susan Hillger<br />
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Ginkgo Biloba Does Not<br />
Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease<br />
Ginkgo biloba has no impact on the development of Alzheimer’s and<br />
dementia, according to study results published in the November issue of the<br />
Journal of the American Medical <strong>Association</strong> (JAMA).<br />
Ginkgo was tested because it was thought to have antioxidant and other<br />
properties that might preserve memory. The Chinese have used the leaves of<br />
the ginkgo tree for thousands of years to treat diseases of the heart and lungs<br />
and to “benefit the brain.” Today ginkgo biloba is one of the most extensively<br />
researched herbs in the world and is commonly prescribed by doctors in<br />
Europe.<br />
The Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study was a large multicenter<br />
trial led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.<br />
The study was conducted at five leading medical centers between 2<strong>000</strong> and<br />
2008. The goal of the study was to find out if medicine made from the plant<br />
ginkgo biloba could prevent or delay changes in memory, thinking, and<br />
personality as people got older. It was the first study designed to have the<br />
necessary participant numbers and monitoring years to be able to measure<br />
ginkgo’s effectiveness and safety profile in Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention.<br />
More than 3,<strong>000</strong> people age 75 or older who had either no dementia or mild<br />
cognitive impairment were randomly assigned to take twice-daily doses of either<br />
120 milligrams of ginkgo biloba extract or a placebo.<br />
The researchers found no statistical difference in dementia or Alzheimer’s<br />
rates between the groups. Among those taking ginkgo, 277 developed dementia.<br />
Among those in the placebo group, 246 developed dementia. Mortality rates<br />
were also similar. According to the researchers, it is possible that an effect would<br />
have been observed if the study had gone on longer because it takes many years<br />
to progress from initial brain changes to clinical dementia. As such, the research<br />
team intends to conduct a follow-up analysis of brain function and structure<br />
in a subset of the participants using magnetic resonance scanning and in some<br />
cases positron emission tomography (PET) scans.<br />
The trial was funded by the National Center for Complementary and<br />
Alternative Medicine and the National Institute on Aging, with support from<br />
the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. A similarly-sized trial assessing<br />
the effectiveness of ginkgo is under way in Europe.<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati is fortunate to have hundreds of generous<br />
volunteers serving in various capacities throughout the year. Although we cannot possibly spotlight<br />
every volunteer in Cornerstone, we appreciate their valuable support and service. In this<br />
issue, we feature Jamie Williams.<br />
F<br />
or Jamie Williams, an interest in volunteering<br />
and working with seniors started at an<br />
early age.<br />
While growing up in Scioto County as one<br />
of eight children, she and her twin sister would volunteer<br />
from time to time with their mother at a senior<br />
retirement center - her father’s place of employment.<br />
By the time she was in high school, Jamie was<br />
volunteering each summer at the center.<br />
“I think my parents (James and Wilma Rockwell)<br />
were a strong influence on how I developed an<br />
interest in working with seniors,” said Ms. Williams,<br />
Jamie Williams<br />
who is Activities coordinator at the United Scioto Senior<br />
Activities (USSA) Adult Day Center in Portsmouth.<br />
A graduate of Shawnee State University with a degree in Social Science, Ms. Williams<br />
was first introduced to the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> about nine years ago when the<br />
Adult Day Center began offering respite service for families attending the <strong>Association</strong>’s<br />
local Family Support Group meetings.<br />
A few years later, when Portsmouth hosted its first Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, she<br />
was one of the workers who volunteered to work on a Saturday to provide day care for<br />
affected individuals so that interested family members could participate in the walk. Two<br />
Research News<br />
Vitamin B Does Not Slow<br />
Cognitive Decline<br />
I<br />
n a study published in the Journal of the American Medical <strong>Association</strong><br />
(JAMA) last October, researchers from the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative<br />
Study conducted a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical<br />
trial to determine if reduction of homocysteine levels with high-dose folic acid,<br />
vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 supplementation for 18 months would slow the<br />
rate of cognitive decline in individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s.<br />
Many studies suggest that elevated homocysteine is characteristic of<br />
Alzheimer’s disease, and laboratory research has associated homocysteine with<br />
Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles, though exactly how they are connected in not<br />
yet clear. Elevated homocysteine is also associated with vascular disease and<br />
stroke.<br />
In this study, a total of 340 participants (202 in the active treatment<br />
group and 138 in the placebo group) completed the trial while taking study<br />
medication. Although the vitamin supplement regimen was effective in<br />
reducing homocysteine levels, it had no beneficial effect on the primary<br />
cognitive measure, rate<br />
of change in ADAS-cog<br />
score during 18 months,<br />
or on any secondary<br />
measures.<br />
The researchers<br />
found that high-dose B<br />
vitamin supplementation<br />
in people with mild-tomoderate<br />
Alzheimer’s<br />
who had normal levels<br />
of B vitamins was effective in reducing homocysteine levels. However, the<br />
intervention did not slow cognitive decline. The study does not support the<br />
treatment of people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s and normal vitamin<br />
levels with B vitamin supplements.<br />
Volunteer Spotlight<br />
Volunteer Life More Than A Childhood Memory<br />
years later, she helped organize the USSA Adult Day Center team and eventually became<br />
a member of the Portsmouth Memory Walk planning committee. Last year, her team<br />
raised more than $4,500, earning the honor of top fundraising team.<br />
“It is such a joy to have Jamie on the planning committee,” said Special Events Coordinator<br />
Marcy Hawkins. “For the past few years Jamie has even opened up the Adult<br />
Day Center as a local Memory Walk headquarters. She has been a huge help to us.”<br />
Ms. Williams said the growth in the walk has been a community effort.<br />
“Even though this is a rural area and the economy has been difficult the past couple<br />
of years, we have improved our fundraising each year,” she said. “I think as more people<br />
have become aware of the Family Support Group, the Memories in the Making© program<br />
and the services offered by the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> in Portsmouth, the more<br />
support has grown. People really see how it is benefitting our families locally.”<br />
As a leadership volunteer, Ms. Williams helps secure event sponsorships, assists in<br />
team recruitment and anything else that is asked of her, according to Ms. Hawkins.<br />
“Jamie shows great dedication and passion for our mission,” she said.<br />
Jamie and her husband, Aaron, reside in Portsmouth. For his part, Mr. Williams has<br />
become an active member of the Memory Walk team.<br />
For more information on the Greater Cincinnati Chapter’s Memories in the Making©<br />
art program or the Family Support Group held at the USSA Adult Day Center,<br />
please call Ms. Williams at (740) 354-3661 or Laurie Hogue, Southeastern Ohio Branch<br />
Program Manager at (937) 442-2200 or (740) 710-1821.<br />
Editor’s note: The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati is always in need of volunteers.<br />
For more information, please contact Lindsay Webb at (513) 721-4284 or Lindsay.<br />
webb@alz.org.<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> • Greater Cincinnati Chapter • 5
M<br />
Development News<br />
Make a Positive Impact<br />
Are We on Your List?<br />
any people would like to help strengthen the long-term viability of the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> but feel they cannot afford to make such a gift today.<br />
A bequest by will or revocable trust can be tailored to complement<br />
your personal lifestyle and financial goals and also support the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
of Greater Cincinnati. If you have not already done so, please consider putting the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> in your will or revocable trust.<br />
By making a bequest to the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> you can actually preserve more<br />
of your estate for the benefit of your loved ones while helping other families by investing<br />
in the Chapter’s future programs and services. A bequest is simple to create, if you<br />
already have a will or trust it is easy to add a codicil that names the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
of Greater Cincinnati as a beneficiary.<br />
Will my gift be deductible? A charitable bequest or trust distribution is deductible<br />
for federal estate tax purposes, and there is no limit on the deduction your estate<br />
can claim. In addition, the gift is usually exempt from state inheritance taxes.<br />
What if I’ve already written my will or trust? You can amend a will or trust<br />
to make a gift without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare the<br />
simple statement, called a codicil that adds a new bequest to us while reaffirming the<br />
other terms of your will. Similarly, he or she can prepare an amendment to your revocable<br />
trust to add us as a beneficiary.<br />
Codicil for a Will or Trust<br />
“I give, devise, and bequeath to the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati, 644<br />
Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 the sum of $_________ (or ___% of estate) to<br />
carry out the mission as directed by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter Board of Directors.”<br />
What’s the difference between a will and a trust?<br />
• A will is your instruction manual to your survivors about how you want your<br />
property distributed. It’s a revocable, private document that only takes effect<br />
after your death.<br />
• A revocable trust (sometimes called a living trust) is a legal entity that holds<br />
assets during your lifetime, then transfers ownership of them — or benefit<br />
from them — upon your death. Unlike a will, a trust must take title to<br />
assets before it can pass them to your survivors.<br />
There is no difference between wills and revocable trusts in how transfers from<br />
them are taxed. In some states, however, the probate and distribution process is simpler<br />
with a revocable trust. Your financial advisors can guide you in choosing which vehicle<br />
will work better for you.<br />
Bankers Life Forget-Me-Not Days – May 15-16<br />
Friends, family and staff of Bankers Life and Casualty Company will be hitting<br />
the pavement for their annual Forget-Me-Not Days Plant a Seed of Hope Campaign<br />
on May 15-16. Wearing the traditional green gardening aprons, volunteers will be<br />
passing out packets of Forget-Me-Not flower seeds and collecting donations at various<br />
locations across the Tri-state. Money raised through this campaign directly benefits the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati.<br />
Last year, Bankers Life and Casualty Company raised more than $6,<strong>000</strong>.<br />
For more information, contact Marcy Hawkins at (513) 721-4284.<br />
Forget Me Not Classic Ride - May 31<br />
The Forget Me Not Classic Ride planning committee invites cycling enthusiasts,<br />
volunteers and supporters of the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> to join them for a day of fun,<br />
fitness and community awareness on Sunday, May 31.<br />
Participants in the Forget Me Not Classic Ride have the opportunity to raise<br />
funds through the friends and family pledge program as well as create awareness of<br />
Alzheimer’s disease and its effects on<br />
our community. Departing from<br />
Little Miami High School, cyclists<br />
can choose from one of four Classic<br />
routes for a $45 registration fee.<br />
Visit www.forgetmenotride.org to<br />
register, volunteer or for additional<br />
information.<br />
Money raised through the Forget<br />
Me Not Classic Ride will benefit local<br />
programs and services provided<br />
by the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
of Greater Cincinnati as well as<br />
Alzheimer research.<br />
6 • Cornerstone • Spring 2009<br />
By Brigid Mercer<br />
Development Director<br />
Bankers Life and Casualty Charity Golf Outing - May 18<br />
Bankers Life and Casualty Company will host a charity golf outing to benefit the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati at the Royal Oak Country Club on Monday,<br />
May 18. Golf enthusiasts and supporters of the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> are invited<br />
to enjoy a delicious full buffet lunch, golf and fun, beginning at 11:30 a.m.<br />
Tickets are $85 per golfer which includes lunch and a coupon for an additional<br />
round of golf at the Royal Oak or the cost of a cart. To place your reservation, please call<br />
(513) 532-9573 or email to reservations@alzheimerscharitygolf.com.<br />
Flying Pig Marathon Team Wanted<br />
Are you looking for a way to further engage in our<br />
mission and get physically fit? Join the Alzheimer’s<br />
<strong>Association</strong>’s Flying Pig Team and start training and<br />
fundraising today. Participants can prepare for the big<br />
day by receiving tips from a running coach and participating<br />
in training sessions prior to the event. Contact<br />
Marcy at (513) 721-4284 or marcy.hawkins@alz.org<br />
with any questions.<br />
Money raised through participant pledges will benefit<br />
local programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s<br />
<strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati as well as funding<br />
Alzheimer research.<br />
Deciding how to share the abundance in your<br />
life, whether it is gifts of volunteer time or financial<br />
resources can be a challenging process. With that in<br />
mind, ask yourself - do you feel connected to the<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati? Are<br />
we helping you, your family members, friends or coworkers<br />
navigate life’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease?<br />
I hope the answer is yes, if you or someone<br />
important to you is affected by Alzheimer’s disease,<br />
you do indeed feel connected to our organization and<br />
our mission to provide and enhance care and support<br />
for all affected.<br />
And if you do feel a connection or affinity with<br />
our mission, are we on your abundance short list?<br />
As you plan how to allocate your financial resources,<br />
time, energy and talent, does the Alzheimer’s Associa-<br />
tion of Greater Cincinnati rank high enough on your list to make the cut? For the<br />
sake of our mission, I hope that the answer to this question is yes as well. Because<br />
it is by nurturing our shared values of assisting individuals affected by Alzheimer’s<br />
disease that together, donors, volunteers and staff can have real impact in our community.<br />
You are not alone, we are not alone. Working together we can continue to assist<br />
the thousands of families and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease living<br />
in our community.<br />
So, please keep us on your abundance short list. And if your gifts need to be<br />
smaller at this moment in time than they have been in the past or will be in the<br />
future, that’s okay. Just keep us on that short list and do what you can. Working<br />
together we can MOVE our mission forward.<br />
Upcoming Fundraisers and Third-<strong>Party</strong> Events<br />
For more information on these and other upcoming events to benefit the <strong>Alzheimer's</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati, go to: www.alz.org/cincinnati.
We’re on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s! Register your team today at<br />
www.alz.org/cincinnati. Fundraising is fun and easy when you utilize<br />
the online fundraising tools. Email everyone you know and ask<br />
them for a donation or to join the team. Any amount large or small is<br />
greatly appreciated. Money raised through Memory Walk directly benefits local<br />
programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> as well as funding<br />
Alzheimer research. Contact Marcy at 513-721-4284 or marcy.hawkins@alz.org<br />
for additional information.<br />
2009 Memory Walk Schedule<br />
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky<br />
Saturday, Oct. 3<br />
Sawyer Point<br />
Butler & Warren Counties<br />
Saturday, Sept. 12<br />
Wetherington Golf & Country Club<br />
Adams, Brown & Highland Counties<br />
Saturday, Aug. 29<br />
Adams Lake State Park<br />
Portsmouth<br />
Saturday, Sept. 19<br />
Market Square<br />
Bracken County, Ky.<br />
Sunday, Sept. 27<br />
Augusta City Park<br />
Memory Walk<br />
Thank you to our 2009 Memory Walk Corporate Sponsors (as of March 1)<br />
Our Thanks…<br />
2008 Memory Walk sponsors - Cincinnati/Northern KY<br />
of<br />
Western Hills<br />
2301 Ferguson Road<br />
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238<br />
513-699-4900<br />
Like Always.<br />
Like Never Before!<br />
We are a proud participant of the GM Mobility Program<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> • Greater Cincinnati Chapter • 7
Public Policy/Chapter News<br />
Economy Can’t Drive Alzheimer’s Off Political Agenda<br />
By Steve Olding<br />
Communications<br />
Director<br />
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Engage in the mission...promote awareness...build relationships with<br />
other Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> supporters...develop skills and MOVE the cause<br />
forward! There are many ways you can support the <strong>Alzheimer's</strong> <strong>Association</strong> of<br />
Greater Cincinnati as a volunteer:<br />
Current ways to get involved:<br />
Front Desk Receptionist<br />
Volunteer at the Chapter’s Queensgate office, serving as a chapter ambassador<br />
by answering and directing phone calls, greeting guests who enter our office<br />
and collaborating with office staff to complete mailings and projects.<br />
Special Events<br />
Volunteers are needed to plan and implement the many tasks involved in<br />
the Chapter’s fundraising events.<br />
Upcoming events:<br />
Memory Walks<br />
Leadership volunteers are needed to fill key chair positions for important<br />
committees such as Revenue & Fundraising, Corporate Relations & Sponsorship<br />
and Team Recruitment.<br />
Volunteers are needed for all five Memory Walks:<br />
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky – Sawyer Point<br />
• Butler/ Warren Counties – Wetherington Golf and Country Club<br />
• Adams/Brown/Highland Counties – Adams Lake State Park<br />
• Bracken County – Augusta City Park<br />
• Portsmouth – Market Square<br />
Memory Walk Volunteer Opportunities:<br />
Move Crew<br />
• Day before set-up<br />
8 • Cornerstone • Spring 2009<br />
ou certainly don’t have to be a political analyst to<br />
know what has been uppermost in the minds of<br />
most Americans over the past year.<br />
Actually, pervasive concerns over the economy date<br />
back to the summer of 2007 when oil prices began to spike<br />
and grumblings over an unsustainable housing market grew<br />
in earnest. At the same time, an increasing number of states<br />
began experiencing a measurable drop in tax revenue and the<br />
need to dip into reserve funds to balance their annual operating<br />
budgets.<br />
But even the most pessimistic economists at the time could<br />
not predict the depth of the current crisis.<br />
Over the past six months, we have been bombarded with a<br />
litany of bad economic news – a faltering credit and bank<br />
system; plunging stock prices, rising unemployment, foreclosures and bankruptcies.<br />
Just as troubling has been the loss of retirement savings through the diminished value<br />
of investment accounts and pensions for many Americans, especially for those near or<br />
in retirement.<br />
Whether it be Washington, D.C., Columbus or Frankfort, the state of the<br />
economy is clearly affecting every decision being made by our legislators.<br />
So in this current climate, some may ask if the message of the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
is doomed to be relegated to a political “back seat” when it comes to legislative<br />
priorities. The answer to that question may well depend on the effectiveness and level<br />
of commitment of the <strong>Association</strong> and our advocates in conveying our message to<br />
Congress and state legislators.<br />
Despite the poor economy, there are a number of encouraging signs that Alzheimer’s<br />
disease remains a top health care priority for our lawmakers. They include:<br />
• For the first time in nearly seven years, federal funding of Alzheimer research<br />
is expected to be increased.<br />
• A growing number of states, including Kentucky, have adopted formal<br />
Alzheimer’s State Plans to help address the current and future challenges that<br />
Alzheimer’s disease poses to state health care systems and the population at<br />
large.<br />
• In Ohio, the Alzheimer’s Respite Line Item has provided millions of dollars<br />
We Need You...To Volunteer<br />
in support of essential education and respite programs (many provided by<br />
<strong>Association</strong> chapters) for more than a decade. This year, Gov. Ted Strickland<br />
and the Ohio Department of Aging have been strong in advocating for no<br />
major cuts to that funding in the next biennium budget.<br />
As an <strong>Association</strong> we continue to build a stronger and better informed<br />
network of advocates - both locally and nationally – and the results have been<br />
significant. But if we are to truly succeed in our mission of advocacy on behalf of<br />
the millions of families touched by this disease today and the many more to follow,<br />
our base of advocates must grow larger and our message more effectively delivered.<br />
Today, more than ever, your voice needs to be heard.<br />
For more on the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> and its public policy effort or to serve<br />
as an advocate, visit: www.alz.org or contact Steve Olding at steve.olding@alz.org.<br />
A Commonwealth Cause<br />
In an effort to educate state lawmakers and increase public awareness<br />
about Alzheimer’s disease in Kentucky, the Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> conducted<br />
its third annual Kentucky Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day and Rally at the<br />
Kentucky Statehouse in Frankfort on Feb. 11.<br />
This year’s theme was “Alzheimer’s<br />
Touches Everyone” and to make the<br />
point, advocates wore gloves to show<br />
their support. More than 120 Alzheimer’s<br />
advocates from across the state participated<br />
in the day-long event. Pictured,<br />
Gov. Steve Beshear addresses the audience<br />
during the official afternoon program in<br />
the capitol rotunda.<br />
• Day of Memory Walk - Set-up, Registration, Food areas, Prize<br />
areas, Tear down<br />
Concierge Service<br />
Help promote Memory Walk by distributing brochures, posters<br />
and flyers and delivering Team Captain kits to area businesses,<br />
health care facilities, and restaurants interested in forming a Mem<br />
ory Walk team.<br />
Memory Walk Committee<br />
Assist in planning all aspects of Memory Walk including: team<br />
recruitment, promoting of Memory Walk, entertainment, logis<br />
tics, and more! Meetings are once per month (possibly two per<br />
month as Memory Walk approaches). Be a part of this fun and<br />
active leadership opportunity!<br />
Forget Me Not Classic Bike Ride – Sunday, May 31 (3rd party event)<br />
Be a part of this exciting new event! Over 150 volunteers are needed<br />
to make this event a success! Assist with registration on Friday or<br />
Saturday or be a part of the race day team helping with anything from<br />
event set-up to route marking, or provide support at bike rest stops.<br />
The race starts at Little Miami High School in Morrow.<br />
Health Fairs<br />
Hand out literature and replenish supplies at Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong><br />
information tables at health fairs. Health Fairs are scheduled at various<br />
locations throughout the Tri-state.<br />
Contact Lindsay Webb at (513) 721-4284 or Lindsay.webb@alz.org to<br />
sign-up or for more information.
Donor Recognition<br />
The Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> of Greater Cincinnati gratefully recognizes the following individuals, corporations and foundations who have made contributions to our Chapter<br />
received between Oct. 23, 2008 and Feb. 20, 2009. Your support and generosity are vital to the services our Chapter provides to persons in our 27-county territory in Ohio, Kentucky<br />
and Indiana.<br />
We have made every effort to acknowledge contributions and spell names correctly. If we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please contact Brigid Mercer,<br />
Development director, at (513) 721-4284 or brigid.mercer@alz.org.<br />
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter depends on friends in our community to help support Chapter programs and services through donations, tributes, memorials and bequests.<br />
Thank you very much for your support.<br />
Annual Fund Drive<br />
Amethyst Society<br />
($1,<strong>000</strong> and over)<br />
Anonymous<br />
Chad Christine<br />
The Edwards Foundation<br />
Thomas R. Foster<br />
Ms. Kay French<br />
Christian Goans and Diana Milazzo<br />
Jo Hall<br />
Doug and Lee Hubbuch<br />
John and Shirley Davies Foundation<br />
William and Suzanne Joiner<br />
Christopher and Amy Kircher<br />
Tina and David Kohnen<br />
Mrs. Mary Lahti White<br />
Mr. Thomas McAllister<br />
Mrs. Marjorie Motch<br />
Robert and Kathy Murphy<br />
David and Susan Noonan<br />
Robert and Patsy Pike<br />
Larry and Patricia Andow Plum<br />
Ginni Ragan<br />
Rudolph and Maire Simich Charitable<br />
Foundation<br />
James and Kathleen Schubert<br />
Eugene Schwoeppe<br />
Benefactor<br />
($500 - <strong>$9</strong>99)<br />
William and Gail Birmingham<br />
Marsha Drucker<br />
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Ms. Tamara Jones<br />
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Mrs. Carroll Quinn - Ennis<br />
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Mr. William H. Settle IV<br />
Carl and Barbara Sims<br />
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Wellpoint Associate Giving<br />
Campaign<br />
Jim and Marylinne Witte<br />
Gregory and Judy Zarick<br />
Patron<br />
($250 - $499)<br />
Anonymous<br />
Mr. Eugene Carroll<br />
Curtis and Wendy Crutcher<br />
Mr. Thomas R. Dietz<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John and Jeanne Farrell<br />
Carl and Bonnie Hosea<br />
Mr. Forrest Huff<br />
Mr. Bill Hutcheson<br />
Rabbi Abie Ingber<br />
James R. Huesing<br />
Dr. Jennifer M. Kinney<br />
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Richard G. Meyer<br />
Mr. Steve Mombach<br />
Gregory and Christina Rouse<br />
Sigward Psychological Associates<br />
Inc.<br />
Gary and Nancy Strassel<br />
Paul and Diana Trenkamp<br />
Mr. Lyle Smethers<br />
Mr. Steve Warkany<br />
Mr. Scott Wolcott<br />
Sustainer<br />
($100 - $249)<br />
Christine Adams<br />
Mrs. Sylvia Altman<br />
Gail Anderson<br />
Anonymous<br />
Evette and Steven Bentley<br />
Brandon and Jennifer Bernzott<br />
Lisa and Scott Beutel<br />
Elaine Birrell<br />
Thomas and Bernice Bishop<br />
Ms. Sharon Bliss<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Bollinger<br />
Steve and Diana Bosse<br />
Neal Breier<br />
Mr. Thomas Brinkman, Sr.<br />
Diane and Robert Burket<br />
Cawley Chiropractic Health Center<br />
Todd and Julie Covey<br />
William and Penny Cunningham<br />
Joshua and Candace Denigan<br />
Charles and Patricia Downard<br />
Mrs. Karen Drees<br />
Philip and Jennifer Drees<br />
Ken and Pat Elder<br />
Rick and Theresa Ernst<br />
Carey Lee and Emmy Beth Felix<br />
Ms. Joan Friedland<br />
Mr. Isaac Gabbard<br />
Ms. Barbara Gaddis<br />
Dr. James Garvey, Jr.<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Geier Jr.<br />
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Shawnee State University Nursing<br />
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Leroy Stanforth<br />
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Christie Studer<br />
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Robert and Lois Thompson<br />
Tri State Volunteers<br />
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Gary and Tina Volz<br />
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Claudine Andrews<br />
Anonymous<br />
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Alma Taulbee<br />
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Patti Westerfield<br />
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Mrs. Kay Willenbrink<br />
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Mr. Rick Wilson<br />
Mrs. Clifteen Withers<br />
Mrs. Carol Young<br />
Mr. Ed Zoller<br />
Ms. Barbara Zumbiel<br />
Friend<br />
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Ms. Frances Ott Allen<br />
Mr. Lee Ampfer<br />
Anonymous<br />
Ms. Lois Baldridge<br />
Iris Ball<br />
Reginald and Mary Barnard<br />
Joan Benton<br />
Ms. Marcella Bradford<br />
Mr. Bernard Brockman<br />
John and Cheryl Buttelwerth<br />
Ms. Nancy Carr<br />
Donald and Rosemary Cazel<br />
William and Mary Cilley<br />
Ms. Nancy Clark<br />
Ms. Nancy Collins<br />
Ms. Corinne Comarata<br />
Communicare Health Services<br />
Jack and Barbara Cox<br />
Eugene and Albertine Cramer<br />
Robert Cunningham<br />
Debbie Cupp<br />
Patricia Desmarais<br />
Mr. James Dunn<br />
Ms. Renee Durkin<br />
Ms. Mary Ann Eyink<br />
Mrs. Betty Fey<br />
Larry and Betty Foltz<br />
Robert and Ardis French<br />
Ms. Shirley Goodman<br />
Mr. Richard Goshorn<br />
John and Stephanie Harris<br />
Barbara and Siegfried Hausladen<br />
Scott and Michelle Hughes<br />
Kurt Klosterman<br />
Richard and Roseann Langmeier<br />
Maia Lanovskaia<br />
Mary Jo Lawson<br />
Jason and Shelly Lemmond<br />
Ms. Sharon Lockard<br />
Bob and Jean Longshore<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Magill<br />
Stan and Toni Martin<br />
Mr. William Martin<br />
Vickie McDaniel<br />
Mr. Greg Meece<br />
Dave and Anna Merlo<br />
Mrs. Judith Miller<br />
Marilyn Mobarry<br />
Anna Moore<br />
Virginia and Oscar Mueller<br />
Miss Virginia Ober<br />
Kevin and Penny O’Brien<br />
Wilbert and Shirley Oder<br />
Linda and William Overholt<br />
Mr. Robert Patmann<br />
Prime Care Master Leasing<br />
Laura Prince<br />
April Raddish<br />
Ms. Virginia Righi<br />
Robbie Riley<br />
Ms. Arlene Rouse<br />
Daniel and Kitty Salter<br />
Mr. Art Schellinger<br />
Mr. Jorge Seda<br />
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Ms. Ruth Jean Smith<br />
Lydia Snyder<br />
Clay and Teresa Souders<br />
Renita Spaulding<br />
Vandora Spaulding<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> • Greater Cincinnati Chapter • 9
Jamey and Suzanne Strawn<br />
Mary Jo and Michael Studer<br />
Mr. Dan Swift<br />
Toni Z Properties<br />
Ms. Lila Van De Velde<br />
Donna Wolfer<br />
Ms. Maryanna Wortham<br />
Bahram and Foroogh Ziaie<br />
HONOR:<br />
DR. KENNETH ANDOW<br />
Larry & Patricia Andow Plum<br />
LEILA BARONE<br />
Mr. August Barone<br />
PATRICK CLARK<br />
Thomas and Peggy Roesch<br />
Emmett and Patricia Clark<br />
Roper<br />
Ronald and Mary Ann<br />
Smith<br />
John and Margery Wallace<br />
DAVID AND JENNY<br />
DEARMAN<br />
Mary & Bob Reep<br />
BILL & ENID DIBERT<br />
Gerald and Joan Molfenter,<br />
M.D.<br />
Ellis & Miriam Moren<br />
BILL & RUTH ECKERLE<br />
Tobias Weiss<br />
BILL & CARROLL ENNIS<br />
Robert & Virginia Johnson<br />
KATIE FELIX<br />
Cecilia Felix<br />
KRISTEN FELIX<br />
Cecilia Felix<br />
MS. BETTY FLORA<br />
Mr. Randy Flora<br />
MARILOU GATCHELL<br />
Jim & Jane Dean<br />
NORMAN & RUTH HAAS<br />
Ms. Donna Montgomery<br />
REV. THOMAS HACK<br />
Mr. Joseph Hack<br />
MS. BARBARA HIXSON<br />
Ms. Marie Lawler<br />
LORETTA HOLCOMB<br />
Ms. Shirley Burger<br />
HELEN JASPER<br />
William & Charlene Sayers<br />
JEFF & MARCO’S WEDDING<br />
Ms. Carol Fletcher<br />
LOIS KELLY<br />
Ms. Clarissa Rentz<br />
BARRY KOHN<br />
Chase Kohn<br />
GERALD AND CAROL LING<br />
Marc and Lori Schildmeyer<br />
HELEN MEEKER<br />
Mike & Barb Lohmueller<br />
DAN MEYER<br />
The Deaconess <strong>Association</strong>s<br />
Inc.<br />
DAVID MILLAY<br />
Ms. Donna Montgomery<br />
JACKIE MILLAY<br />
Ms. Donna Montgomery<br />
MR. & MRS. JEFF MILLAY<br />
Ms. Donna Montgomery<br />
KRISTAN MONLEY<br />
Mr. Mark Wellinghoff<br />
ELLIS & MIRIAM MOREN<br />
Bill & Enid Dibert<br />
DANA OWENS<br />
Michael Owens<br />
MARK OWENS<br />
Michael Owens<br />
EVA MARIE GRAY RAMSEY<br />
Douglas and Robin Rittenhouse<br />
MS. CLARISSA RENTZ<br />
Ray & Kay Mazza<br />
JAMES & RUTHANN<br />
SAMMARCO<br />
Fr. Joseph Robinson<br />
MARY SCHILDMEYER<br />
Gerald and Carol Ling<br />
MR. WILLIAM H. SETTLE IV<br />
Michael J Settle & Family<br />
Peter J Settle & Family<br />
Patrick T Settle and Family<br />
William H Settle IV & Family<br />
JEANETTE SHINKLE<br />
Dan and Kim Shinkle<br />
McCurdy<br />
MR. & MRS. MICHAEL<br />
SKIDMORE<br />
Mrs. Stanley Keller<br />
RICHARD SMITH<br />
Timothy and Bonnie Dinsmore<br />
Ms. Virginia Equi<br />
BARRY SPAIN<br />
Mrs. Stanley Keller<br />
JOHN & BONNIE SPAIN<br />
Barry Spain<br />
HELEN SPURLOCK<br />
Judy Foster<br />
CLINT & KATHY SYMONS<br />
Mark Stewart & Lynne<br />
Hemmert<br />
MATTH & LAVERNE<br />
TOEBBEN<br />
Ms. Nicole Bauer<br />
David and Wendy Burig<br />
Jeff Clines<br />
Mr. Mark Conley<br />
John & Pamela Dosker<br />
10 • Cornerstone • Spring 2009<br />
Ms. Stacee Dover<br />
Robert & Deborah Embry<br />
Ms. Mary Nan Hamilton<br />
Thomas and Lisa Meier<br />
Matthew M. Milligan<br />
Karen Sisson<br />
Mark and Joyce Ward<br />
SANDRA MARX AND BUD<br />
WHITE<br />
Charles & Frances Isaly<br />
MARCELLA WRIGHT<br />
Edwin and Faye Bosecker<br />
IN MEMORY OF:<br />
GEORGE ABBOTT<br />
Ms. Diane Getz<br />
ROSALEE ABERMAN<br />
Dick and Gail Schauerte<br />
MAYME ADKINS<br />
Marie Sims<br />
EMMA ALDERSON<br />
Raymond and Frances Alderson<br />
NICHOLAS ALEX<br />
Donald Reichert<br />
EDWARD ALLEN<br />
Ms. Betty Macke<br />
WILLIAM “ANDY”<br />
ANDERSON<br />
William & Barbara Mosley<br />
WILLIAM APPLEGATE<br />
Barbara Kennedy<br />
SHIRLEY AUCIELLO<br />
Matt and Mary Birk<br />
ELIJAH AVERY<br />
Ms. Peola Avery<br />
JOSEPHINE BAGNASCHI<br />
Mr. John Rentz<br />
RUTH BAILEY<br />
Cincinnati Inc.Co Workers<br />
WALTER BARTLETT<br />
Denny & Carmen Wojtanowski<br />
THOMAS BAUBACH<br />
Elizabeth Docter<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Docter<br />
Lawrence & Mary Ann<br />
Tiemeier<br />
JACOB HARVEY BAUM<br />
Elizabeth Jones<br />
JUD BEACHAM<br />
Roger and Pam DeWolfe<br />
HAROLD BEEBE<br />
Thomas and Francine<br />
Hoppenjans<br />
Ms. Rose Ann Hughes<br />
Ms. Mary Mullucey<br />
LOVELL BEHYMER<br />
Plumbers. Pipefitters &<br />
Mechanical Equipment Services<br />
Helen Sargent<br />
Standard Textile Co., Inc.<br />
ELLEN BENOY<br />
Chuck & Carol Minge<br />
SHERRY BERRY<br />
Patricia Weisenberger &<br />
Darlene Farrell<br />
BETTY B<br />
Jerome Gabis<br />
JUDITH BIRKENHAUER<br />
Harold and Nora Williams<br />
HAROLD BLACKBURN<br />
Tom & Beverly Bepler<br />
MARGUERITE BLATT<br />
Ray Blatt<br />
Lucille Fleming<br />
Richard & Judy Hineman<br />
Dr. Kimberly Koss<br />
SARA BORATON<br />
Ms. Sally Shaffer<br />
MARIE BOUDREAU<br />
Jim & Nancy Grimes<br />
NEWT BOWEN<br />
John & Linda Bowen<br />
Ms. Beth Lanham<br />
VIRGIL BRAUN<br />
Paul & Donna Glassmeyer<br />
Ken & Alvira Leuzinger<br />
TRUME BRISTLE, JR.<br />
Ms. Angela Allen<br />
WILLIAM HERMAN BROSCH<br />
Jeffrey & Judith Ellis<br />
ROBERT BROWN<br />
Ms. Vicki Vigiris<br />
CARL BUCHERT<br />
Bob & Carolyn Abrams<br />
Don & Elaine Alverson<br />
Edward & Mary Bamert<br />
Thomas & Patricia Benken<br />
Guy & Judy Dalton<br />
Mauch Famly<br />
Donna & Paul Glassmeyer<br />
William & Margaret Heiss<br />
Raymond & Carol Heyob<br />
Mr. William R. Hillebrand<br />
Bob & Nancy Kraimer<br />
Joseph & Linda Kroner<br />
William Lape<br />
Ronald & Frances Prybal<br />
James & Lisa Roedig<br />
Ms. Chris Seibert<br />
Mr. John Siles<br />
Douglas & Theresa<br />
Skogland<br />
Jim & Carol Strotman<br />
Andrew & Kathy Volpenhein<br />
Jean Vorholt<br />
Pete & Sharon Vorholt<br />
Stephen & Donna Wagner<br />
Donor Recognition<br />
Thomas & Laverne Wethington<br />
JOHN BULLOCK<br />
Ms. Ann Bullock<br />
MARY LOU BUNKE<br />
Mardell Birck<br />
Norbert & Rose Bunke<br />
Gertrude Frank<br />
Allen & Maureen Miller<br />
Kerry & Linda Robb<br />
BETTY CANNON<br />
Eugene and Janice Broermann<br />
Ms. Margaret Cahalane<br />
Gary Kinney<br />
Ms. Joy Merrill<br />
Newpage Corporation<br />
THEM of Ohio<br />
BERTHA CARD<br />
Lakota West In Touch Group<br />
BETTY CARR<br />
Paul and Jane Trenz<br />
MEREDITH CARRIGAN<br />
Ms. Laverne Johnson<br />
ALICE V CHASE<br />
Mr. Barry Evans<br />
JAMES HENRY CLARK<br />
Creekview Faculty Fund<br />
RUTH CLOUGH<br />
Gwendolyn Dement<br />
HELEN COFFEY<br />
Ms. Peggy Eshman<br />
Joseph & Marilyn Goodrich<br />
John and Robin Lippelman<br />
Midwest Filtration Company<br />
Gloria Spotts<br />
James and Virgina Troyan<br />
NANCY COLE<br />
Mrs. Nancy Meiss<br />
PRISCILLA COLLINS<br />
Dennis Maley<br />
MARJORIE JOYCE COOK<br />
Mr. Charles Cook<br />
EMIL GRANVILLE CORBIN<br />
Larry & Susan Corbin<br />
Kyger Dental Associates, Inc.<br />
Ohio Valley Home Health<br />
EDITH CRITCHELL<br />
Home Builders <strong>Association</strong> of<br />
Greater Cincinnati<br />
Randy & Karen Jones<br />
Nisbet Brower<br />
WILLIAM CROPPER<br />
Michael & Melissa Chalk<br />
Mark & Ann Farney<br />
Douglas & Monica Harris<br />
Bruce & Lynn Mann<br />
Robert & Peggy Piccola<br />
RUTH CULLEN<br />
Barb Schehl<br />
OLOF CUPP<br />
Dorvis and Karen Holder<br />
JOHN AND SHIRLEY DAVIES<br />
John & Shirley Davies<br />
Foundation<br />
MARIE DEATON<br />
Frank & Jean Grim<br />
Poquoson Public Libary<br />
Dennis Stauffer<br />
ANNETTA DEMONGE<br />
LeSaint Logistics<br />
Mary Lou Sandlin<br />
Robert and Kendra Walker<br />
INA DICK<br />
Ms. Louise Renner<br />
CHARLES DIERS<br />
Doris Cole<br />
Dixie High School Staff<br />
Jack & Roberta Dodd<br />
Lloyd & Lenora Fritsch<br />
Keating, Muething & Klekamp,<br />
P.L.L.<br />
Brian & Melanie Lamke<br />
Bernard & Mary Lauer<br />
Mrs. Betty Leveton<br />
Martin & Julie Lewis<br />
Ms. Kathy Meyer<br />
Walter & Mathilda Osterwisch<br />
Lewis & Suzanne Ross<br />
Ms. Dorothy Schaeper-<br />
Michel<br />
Duke & Jennifer Stockslager<br />
Ray & Joyce Stockslager<br />
Debra Teater<br />
Dave & Lori Thaler<br />
Clayton & Shirley Wagner<br />
EDITH DOETTLING<br />
R.E. and Joaane Bartchy<br />
Edward and Judith Egan<br />
FORREST DONALD<br />
Mrs. Pearl Donald<br />
ROBERT J. DONNELLON<br />
Jim & Debbie Courtney<br />
GLADYS DONOVAN<br />
Emily Bachrach<br />
John and Darlene Bohl<br />
Gary and Sandy Dietrich<br />
ROBERT DORAN<br />
The Homan Foundation<br />
ALVIN DOUGLAS<br />
Amy Goodwin<br />
MARGARET DUEBBER<br />
William & Tisha Bricking<br />
Adolph & Lucinda Duebber<br />
Albert & Patricia Duebber<br />
Ms. Ruth Holthaus<br />
Judy Justinic<br />
Bryan & Janet Kanter<br />
Ms. Dorothy Meyer<br />
Donald & Barbara Phillips<br />
Richard & Sheryl Redfers<br />
Ms. Lorraine Schmidt<br />
William & Diane Waite<br />
James & Verona Wilson<br />
HELEN DYER<br />
John & Mary Bachman<br />
CHARLES EARY<br />
Amelia Middle School Sunshine<br />
Club<br />
MAVIS EASTER<br />
William & Barbara mason<br />
THERESA EGE<br />
J. Richard Sefton<br />
FRANK EISELE<br />
Ms. Rose Hudson<br />
VIRGIL ELLINGER<br />
Mrs. Mary Feist<br />
GLADYS ELLIS<br />
Judith Ellis<br />
BOB AND LOUIS ERNSTES<br />
William & Norma Ernstes<br />
LILLIAN EUBANKS<br />
Debbie Kappes<br />
Mel & Jane Noschamg<br />
Thomas and Joan Prall<br />
John and Irma Smith<br />
Sandy & Jim Vaught<br />
IMA JEAN EVANS<br />
Suzi Jag<br />
R.C. EVERAGE<br />
Anonymous<br />
Robert & Jeanette Brewington<br />
Ms. Michele Crawford<br />
Ms. Jennifer Gordon<br />
Ms. Wendy Neill<br />
HAROLD EVERLING<br />
Lee Fitch<br />
THOMAS EWEN<br />
Tim and Cynthia Williams<br />
EARL FALTER<br />
Stephen and Ann Lawson<br />
Coyne<br />
BETTY FATH<br />
Jack & Anna Marie Vonderhaar<br />
MARY SUE MORROW’S<br />
FATHER<br />
Ms. Mary Sue Morrow<br />
NELL ELIZABETH<br />
FELDMANN<br />
Lisa Butler<br />
BECKY FELICE<br />
Larry and Dorothy Jean Becker<br />
Linda & Donald Black<br />
Donald & Margaret Cummings<br />
Larry Stegeman<br />
MICHAEL FIELD<br />
Ms. Susan Quint<br />
HOWARD FIELDS<br />
Frank Swift<br />
Bob and Mary K Young<br />
DICK FITZWATER<br />
Ms. Patricia Fitzwater<br />
Ms. Thalia Latvala<br />
Ms. Christa Zeek<br />
MR. FIXLER<br />
Penny & Ron Seeskin<br />
CATHERINE FLASCH<br />
Joseph and Christine Chimenti<br />
James and Susan Diersing<br />
James and Annamarie Dyment<br />
Joyce Ewers & George<br />
Donahue<br />
John R. and Joyce Marie Ewers,<br />
Sr.<br />
Charles and Marian Flasch<br />
Lilly Lugar<br />
Cecilio and Barbara Nazareth<br />
Don & Dorothy Perkins<br />
Rehl<br />
Deborah Thesing<br />
Jeff & Kate Thesing<br />
JOHN W. FORD<br />
Dominic & Rosemary<br />
Giordano<br />
Roy & Marge Herbort<br />
Carol Kortekamp<br />
Beverly & David Rechtin<br />
CHARLOTTE FULLGRAF<br />
Thomas B. Avril<br />
Gail Bain<br />
Jane Bausewine<br />
Ms. Ellen Berghamer<br />
Sally Brown<br />
G.K. and Jill Burkman<br />
Mr. A.B. Closson Jr.<br />
Raymond & Carolyn Colton<br />
Mark and Anne Durket<br />
Elspeth Geier<br />
Philip and Suzanne Geier<br />
Janet Hauck<br />
Marjorie Herrmann<br />
Ms. Sharon Keefer<br />
Dr. & Mrs. E.A. Kindel<br />
Margo Kirstein<br />
Ms. Margaret Kite<br />
Marilyn & Mike Kremzar<br />
Barbara Lewis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Lippincott<br />
Baily<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John Maier<br />
Perrin and Maud March III<br />
Marion Mauch<br />
Mrs. Marjorie Motch<br />
Russell and Katherine Parks<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Rowe Jr.<br />
Patsy and Francis Roy<br />
SS&G Financial Services<br />
Phyllis Wahl<br />
Eric and Marke Yeiser<br />
ELIZABETH GARBUTT<br />
Allied Fence Co.<br />
R.E. and Joaane Bartchy<br />
Kathryn Denny<br />
Tom and Becky Eichstadt<br />
Gordon and Catherine<br />
Yoshikawa<br />
MARGUERITE GARDNER<br />
Mary Beth & Marc<br />
Baverman<br />
FLOE GAY<br />
Jack and Sandy Hagedorn<br />
JOAN GAZZOLA<br />
Debbie Vogel<br />
CHARLES GEHRING<br />
Mr. Alan Menke<br />
James and Virgina Troyan<br />
BETTY GEORGE<br />
Ms. Lois Benjamin<br />
WALTER GEREND<br />
John and Kathy Gerend-<br />
Meinking<br />
IRIS GHETTI<br />
Ms. Marlene Scholl<br />
RICHARD GLASSMEYER<br />
Glenn and Mary Lou Grove<br />
JAMES GLEASON<br />
United Envelope<br />
LORRAINE GLOVER<br />
Church of Christ<br />
Allyn and Bridget Phillips<br />
Withamsville Church of Christ<br />
HAROLD GODSEY<br />
Randy and Linda Holmes<br />
RITA GOLDHOFF<br />
Ms. Carol Fletcher<br />
ED &TULIP GRAFF<br />
Sonya Graff<br />
HELEN LOUISE GREEN<br />
Debbie Burkardt<br />
Donna Leidenheimer<br />
Procter & Gamble Legal<br />
RUTH MARY GRUNDEI<br />
Elizabeth Burns<br />
Susan Burns<br />
Rick and Karen Fitchett<br />
David and Molly Hodapp<br />
Ronald and Judith Koehne<br />
Ronald and Teresa Moses<br />
Elizabeth Muench<br />
Janet Penhale<br />
Pernod Ricard USA<br />
Gary and Pam Shinn<br />
Lanier and Dee Walker<br />
James & Linda Wimmers<br />
LILLIAN GUBSER<br />
Ralph and Sandra Gubser<br />
MARY GULLETT<br />
Margaret Artmayer<br />
Ms. Margaret Frank<br />
Ms. Peggy Gravett<br />
A.J. & C.J. Hofmann<br />
Robert & Rita Klein<br />
Ms. Patricia Lohner<br />
Noreen Vanden Eynden<br />
June Young<br />
MIKE HARLOW<br />
Michael and Elizabeth Bross<br />
EUZORADAH HART<br />
Conner High School<br />
Rosa Lee Weaver<br />
MARCELLA HASSLER<br />
Elizabeth Austin<br />
PAULINE HATCHETT<br />
Ms. Charline Hatchett<br />
NELL HAYES<br />
Jerri & Daniel Hanus<br />
CHARLES HAYNALI<br />
Ms. Carolyn Haynali<br />
JOSEPH HELMERS<br />
Ms. Patty Arnett<br />
Ann & Ed Dodd<br />
John & Mariann Dunn<br />
Paul & Mary Kay Gibson<br />
William and Patricia Greene<br />
John and Judith Guidugli<br />
Ms. Sue Kendall<br />
James and Laura Lape<br />
Tana Marker<br />
Randy and Barbara<br />
McGraw<br />
George M. & Diane<br />
Molique<br />
Bob and Viki Neus<br />
Laura Nickol<br />
Ron & Peggy Talbot<br />
Ms. Sue Teasley<br />
Michael and Susan Whitehead<br />
CORA RUTH HELTERBRAND<br />
John and Helen Griffith<br />
MARY HEMINGER<br />
Ms. Linda Heminger<br />
EILEEN HENSON<br />
George & Lois Henson<br />
JANET HERBORT<br />
J. Harry and Audrey Rapien<br />
FLORENCE HILES<br />
Carole & Charles Armstrong<br />
JESSIE & LEO HIRTL<br />
Ms. Kate Nolan<br />
ROY HORST<br />
Gilbert and Dorothy Kerr<br />
PGA Tour<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Spears<br />
MARTIN HORWITZ<br />
Paul & Diana Trenkamp<br />
ROSEMARY HUNTSBARGER<br />
Barbara Benton<br />
Sue Butcher<br />
Steven and Cherie Craig<br />
Donald and Sandra Hartman<br />
John and Monica Jagodzinski<br />
John & Nancy Peterson<br />
Ron & Sue Sibcy<br />
Mr. Gregory Siewny<br />
Joan Stevning and Donna<br />
Banks<br />
The Woods of Manchester<br />
Manor II<br />
ELIZABETH INSPRUCKER<br />
Bob and Judy Graff<br />
Ken & Betty Higginbotham<br />
Robert and Evelyn Knabb<br />
Linda Minton<br />
MARY IORNS<br />
Mr. George Broderick<br />
ALBERT ISLER<br />
Mark & Mary Amlung<br />
Ms. Rose Dietrich<br />
Steven & Patricia Frey<br />
Thomas Haley<br />
Paul and Kathy Hauser<br />
Ronald and Sandra Heidorn<br />
Theodore & Barbara High<br />
John & L. Sue Holmes<br />
Mr. Kenneth Koehler<br />
KZF Design, Inc.<br />
Sukhiang & Phyllis Roth Lie<br />
Norbert & Holly Mechley<br />
Zmara Perrotta<br />
Greg and Barbara Ryan<br />
Thomas & Pamela Schroth<br />
Virgil and Paula Seger<br />
Dick & Ginny Trame<br />
ARTHUR JACOBS<br />
Mrs. Jane Jacobs<br />
Ms. Mary Ann Jacobs<br />
MARY C. JACOBS<br />
Ms. Lillian Morrow<br />
GERTRUDE JOHNSTON<br />
Donald and Marian Black<br />
Charles Block<br />
Linda Cutter<br />
Jeffrey & Judith Ellis<br />
Becky Fryman & Kathryn<br />
Stambaugh<br />
Ted and Leann Huber<br />
Robert & Sara Hughes<br />
Paul and Marilyn Jeffries<br />
Dale and Melissa LaFollitte<br />
Alfred and Joyce Mathes<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Meyer<br />
Norman Meyer<br />
John and Carolyn Pieper<br />
Ripley County Highway<br />
Department<br />
Larry & Cherie Rump<br />
Doug and Judy Russell<br />
Ed and Kathy Stenger<br />
CHARLENE HAZEL JOSLYN<br />
Ms. Joan Buckley<br />
Debbie & Tom Colvin<br />
John Dubis<br />
Bari Joslyn<br />
Timothy and Mary Lenihan<br />
Mary McIntosh<br />
ANN JOYCE<br />
Chris & Judy Dalambakis<br />
CLIFFORD JUERGENS<br />
Mrs. Vera Juergens<br />
CHARLES KAPPESSER<br />
Steven & Rochelle Kappesser<br />
JAMES KEARNEY<br />
Charles and Ann Boughner<br />
Dave and Cheryl Ebbers<br />
Rick & Jodi Graham<br />
Jack and Bonnie Kingsley<br />
Jerry & Barbara Knoth<br />
Michael & Katherine<br />
Marchiando<br />
James & Marilyn Masonbrink<br />
William & Ramona<br />
Masonbrink<br />
HELEN KEEN<br />
Marie Kalb<br />
Holly Muehlenkamp<br />
Mr. Norbert Scheper<br />
Eric and Sue Wirtz<br />
KENNETH KELLY<br />
Arling Lumber Inc.<br />
Boone-Kenton Lumber<br />
Building Supply Co. Inc.<br />
Jane Bush<br />
Coppage Construction Co.,<br />
Inc.<br />
Nancy Fields & Virgina<br />
Webster<br />
Paul and Jane Fisher<br />
Ray and Mary Ann Genet<br />
Janet Harper<br />
Howard and Marilyn<br />
Hornsby
Betty Jaeger<br />
William and Connie<br />
Matlock<br />
Jeff and Rebecca Melching<br />
Lisa Morling<br />
Janice C. Mortenson<br />
Ray and Betty Muldoon<br />
Pat Penn<br />
Sam Penn<br />
Delbert and Rosalie Race<br />
Greg and Susan Rayer<br />
Tracy Schultz<br />
St. Peters United Church of<br />
Christ<br />
Edgar and Carol Stitt<br />
Greg and Linda Wood<br />
Randy Zachritz<br />
Anthony & Geraldine<br />
Zembrodt<br />
GRACE KERN<br />
John & Mary Rita Brossart<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Carol<br />
Brown<br />
Philip & Eileen Cappel<br />
George & Carletta Claxton<br />
Contemporary Woman’s Club<br />
Ms. Jeannie Cox Cox<br />
Michael Ebner<br />
Greg & Debbi Eling<br />
Darlene & Terence Freeman<br />
Thomas & Susan Galloway<br />
GE Aviation<br />
William & Holly Hinds<br />
David & Cynthia Kaiser<br />
Les & Jean Kern<br />
John & Bernie Kindt<br />
Roger & Mary Ann Meyer<br />
Jane Miller<br />
Jeffrey & Lee Rose<br />
Eric & Donna Rosser<br />
Ms. Jeanette Van Akelijen<br />
Ron & Pam Webb<br />
ROBERTA SUE KINMON<br />
Ms. Dorothea Caldwell<br />
Ms. Mary Lena Estridge<br />
Dale & Jo Ann Fortner<br />
Keith & Judith Fortner<br />
Gary & Rekenna Hopperton<br />
Clyde & Elnora Howe<br />
John & Kathy Mullins<br />
David &Terissa Osborne<br />
Rockbottom, Inc.<br />
Ms. Carol J. Rogers<br />
Joseph and Donna Whelan<br />
JOYCE KINNEY<br />
Calvin Kinney<br />
STANLEY KINSTEDT<br />
Robert and Virginia Beckmeyer<br />
John and Heidi Kinstedt<br />
ANNA KLETECKA<br />
Paul & Susan Wroblewski<br />
GLORIA KLING<br />
Marie Judd<br />
ARTHUR KLOTTER<br />
Kathy & Dale Schneider<br />
RUTH KOENIG<br />
Mr. Ben Koenig<br />
JANET KRAMER<br />
Richard and Diana Ahlers<br />
John Dink<br />
The Greater Cincinnati Water<br />
Works<br />
Sandra Hines<br />
Daniel and Mary Jo Jansen<br />
David & Jayne Laake<br />
Daniel and Juli Meade<br />
Fred & Lisa Novakov<br />
Robert and Mary Rodenberg<br />
Joseph and Ruth Roth<br />
Robert & Mary Sinnard<br />
Robert and Lois Wagner<br />
Dale & Jackie White<br />
Sharon Wright<br />
JOHN KRUMPELMAN<br />
Kay Berkshire<br />
Ms. Delores Elizey<br />
Mollie Evans<br />
Phipps Family<br />
Huff Realty - Kentucky<br />
Howard and Joann Preston<br />
Randall and Joanne Preston<br />
William and Mary Whitson<br />
JOANIE KUHN<br />
Lynn Huber<br />
Raymond & Patricia Jang<br />
Zola Makrauer<br />
Sibcy Cline Realtors<br />
MARGARET KUNKEL<br />
Jim & Mary Rice<br />
RICHARD LALLY<br />
Michael and Sharon<br />
Hollabaugh<br />
MARGUERITE LAMB<br />
Gene and Janice Morrow<br />
RAYMOND LAMBERT<br />
Joe Freytag<br />
BOB & ANNE LANE<br />
Walter & Nancy Billieu<br />
ANN LANG<br />
Suzanne Barhorst<br />
Bart and Rebecca Bartling<br />
Al & Carol Fritz<br />
Richard and Rita Jaisle<br />
Kelly and Missy Leffingwell<br />
Carolyne Rolfes<br />
Don & Karen Schneider<br />
Claire Seidenfaden<br />
William and Rita Viel<br />
PAUL LAUBENSTEIN<br />
Ms. Erma Readnower<br />
LORAINE LAUCK<br />
George and Jo Anne Ranz<br />
DAVE LAWRENCE<br />
Robert and Betty Owens<br />
Eric and Dawn Schlade<br />
Joseph and Aino Skurka<br />
Shirley Weigel<br />
MARILYN ANN LECLAIR<br />
Kevin and Caroline Niemoeller<br />
GLADYS LEIBSON<br />
Douglas and Susan Hawes<br />
David Wulf<br />
Frank and Marilyn Wulf<br />
MARGARET LINDER<br />
James Howard & Laura James<br />
JANE LOGAN<br />
General Data Co.<br />
ROBERT LUND<br />
David & Susan Deye<br />
Ms. Lisa Deye<br />
BERNARD LUSHER<br />
David and Linda Shoemaker<br />
Michael and Portia Sublett<br />
KENNETH MAHONEY<br />
Billie Casey<br />
Raymond J. Losey<br />
Ernie and Andrea Matthews<br />
Ms. Janet Samples<br />
Earl and Mary Wittrock<br />
DOROTHY MARCUM<br />
Owen Electric Cooperative Inc.<br />
KEN MARQUIS<br />
Mr. John Litland<br />
DOROTHY MARSHALL<br />
Ms. Carol Springer<br />
BETTY JANE MARTIN<br />
Herb & Carol Deyhle<br />
RUTH MATHENA<br />
David and Ann Binzer<br />
James and Victoria<br />
Crusham<br />
Douglas and M. Jeanne Kopp<br />
Deborah & Eric Lampl<br />
RITA MATHES<br />
Bruce & Mary Smith<br />
WILLIAM MAUCH<br />
Arthur John<br />
John and Kimberly Lewis<br />
ROSE MCCABE<br />
Charles and Cynthia Webb<br />
ANN MCCALL<br />
Nancy Pringle<br />
JOSEPH MCDONALD<br />
Ms. Sylvia McDonald<br />
ANNIE MAE MCKINNEY<br />
Streetcar Properties LLC<br />
JAMES MEECE<br />
Raymond & Dorothy Anneken<br />
Marge Martin<br />
MARILYN MEEKS<br />
John and Helen Buchert<br />
BERNARD “BEN” MEINERS<br />
Ms. Carol Beermann<br />
Christopher and Denise<br />
Bess<br />
Larry and Nancy Betz<br />
Ken and Teresa Blaylock<br />
William & Rebecca Bomkamp<br />
Richard and Joanne Clifton<br />
Vince & Diana DeVol<br />
Florence & Robert Fisse<br />
Herb and Bettie Fisse<br />
Ray & Arlene Frondorf<br />
Nicholas Gener<br />
Dave & Kathy Maier<br />
Ms. Carol Massarelli<br />
Margaret & Eugene Masur<br />
Ms. Pamela Masur<br />
Ronald & Mary Meiners<br />
Mercy Medical Center Harrison<br />
Janice Nafziger<br />
Shannon O’Toole<br />
Al & Pat Piller<br />
Stan and Diane Schaefer<br />
Schafer Box & Pallet<br />
Thomas and Robin Stewart<br />
Jerry and Karen Wiggins<br />
LOIS MEITUS<br />
Jerry & Peggy Frank<br />
Ruth & Bert Pleatman<br />
MARY “KAY” MELLEN<br />
Raymond and Jeanne<br />
Bacher<br />
Iva Hinkle<br />
Morris and Linda Pence<br />
Donald and Nancy Smith<br />
GINNY MENDEL<br />
Thomas and Theresa<br />
Broxterman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bushman<br />
Margaret Colwell<br />
Agnes Doppes<br />
Harold and Claire Fricke<br />
Ms. Mary Ann Frye<br />
John & Margaret Helmes<br />
Brian and Sheryl Kincaid<br />
Marilyn Leuenberger<br />
David Maddox<br />
Gregory and Cynthia Male<br />
Mr. Paul Olsen<br />
Joan Rebensdorf<br />
Anthony and Janice Schaefer<br />
Donor Recognition<br />
Sue White<br />
MARY MENYHAR<br />
Ken and Lois Germain<br />
JUNE MERCER<br />
Donald Hagedorn<br />
Thomas & Linda Shelvin<br />
GINNY MEYER<br />
Mr. Steve Drefahl<br />
HELEN GRACE MEYERS<br />
Richard & Marilyn Edwards<br />
LORETTA MEYERS<br />
Bob and Sheila Blankenship<br />
Raymond and Carolyn Boles<br />
Thomas and Ann Egbers<br />
Timothy and Nancy Ruttle<br />
EUGENIE G MILLAN<br />
David & Barbara Balsmeyer<br />
Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.<br />
Norris & Charle Downing<br />
Downing<br />
Dana and Joann Evans<br />
First Financial Bank<br />
Richard and June Haller<br />
Joseph Harrison<br />
Mid-Miami Healthcare<br />
Foundation<br />
HELEN MILLER<br />
Larry & Nancy Cooper<br />
Gary and Janet Emery<br />
Kenneth & Susan Moose<br />
Ms. Janice Ream<br />
James & Michelle Steinbeck<br />
John & Mary Strong<br />
Wendell & Diane True<br />
Robert & Barbara Wright<br />
MARY LOUISE MILLER<br />
Russell & Ada Amburgey<br />
Ms. Phyllis Morgan<br />
MICHAEL MINOR<br />
William and Rose Fidler<br />
DOLORES MOEDDEL<br />
Mr. Mike Moeddel<br />
GRACE MOERMOND<br />
Jack & Susan Carr<br />
LEROY “LEE” MOLITOR<br />
Ms. Charlotte Molitor<br />
CHARLES MONROE<br />
Prospect Point Homeowners<br />
<strong>Association</strong>, Inc.<br />
ANNIE WILLIE SPIVEY<br />
MONTGOMERY<br />
Sam and Wanda Grace<br />
ESSIE MOORE<br />
Gary and Wanda Combs<br />
FAYE MOOTS<br />
Paul & Connie Sorg<br />
GEORGE MORGAN<br />
Howard & Mary Ann Phillips<br />
ROBERT MURPHY<br />
William and Laura Davis<br />
Ms. Rebecca Mynatt<br />
NANCY<br />
Ms. Betty Rosenthal<br />
THOMAS EDWARD NEAL<br />
Creekview Faculty Fund<br />
SHARON MEECE NOLAN<br />
Curry & Sarah Meece<br />
DOROTHY OAKLEY<br />
Jean Beiting<br />
Fran Brumfield<br />
Terry & Shirley Brumfield<br />
John & Charlotte Curl<br />
William G. Dorward<br />
Joyce Graber<br />
Butch & Donna Green<br />
Dave & Molly Hodapp<br />
Ms. Gloria Marano<br />
Thomas & Betty McCane<br />
Paul & Gail Metzger<br />
Jack & Pat Morrison<br />
Wilhelm & Elizabeth Mueller<br />
Dr. & Mrs. James Poon<br />
Frederick & Kathleen Puck<br />
James & Eleise Quinn<br />
J.W. & S.L. Rice<br />
Clara & Joseph Stahl<br />
JEANETTE KELLY O’CONNOR<br />
Ken and Carol Lee Robertson<br />
Robertson<br />
MARY LOU OWENS<br />
Marcia Harris<br />
Ms. Carole Lickliter<br />
CHARLES PAINE<br />
Keith and Gail Carswell<br />
MATTIE PARKER<br />
Frank Hodges<br />
MARY PENICK<br />
Norma Penick<br />
ELLA MAE PERKINS<br />
Ms. Deborah Perkins<br />
Mr. George Perkins<br />
HELEN PETT<br />
Ronald & Diana Struve<br />
ONUS PHELPS<br />
Church of God<br />
RONALD PHILIPS<br />
Ms. Shirley Murphy<br />
RONALD PHILLIPS<br />
George Hancock<br />
Shirley Phillips<br />
Fred & Diane Poirier<br />
LAI LANI PICCOLA<br />
John and Janice Fay<br />
Anne Locke<br />
Anthony and Christina<br />
Scherpenberg<br />
Ms. Stephanie Sibert<br />
Cora Stene<br />
Phil and Barb Wittich<br />
THELMA PIES<br />
William & Charlene Sayers<br />
MARY PJANOWSKI<br />
Elaine Birrell<br />
LYNN POLAN<br />
Mrs. Midge Selonick<br />
Bud & Lulu Weil Jr.<br />
SHIRLEY POLLETT<br />
Mrs. Jean Apking<br />
RICHARD PONTIS<br />
Ron & Lynn Kingery<br />
JEAN PORKOLAB<br />
Mr. Alfred Porkolab<br />
JEFFERSON POWELL’S<br />
FATHER<br />
Mrs. Flo Hampton<br />
MARLENE POWERS<br />
Howard & Nancy Starnbach<br />
JESSE J. PROFFITT<br />
Mac & Lelia Kramer<br />
FLORENCE RAHTZ<br />
Mr. Jon Hoffheimer<br />
JANET RAPIEN<br />
Ms. Sheri Besso<br />
ROBERT G RATTERMAN<br />
Ms. Joan Altemuehle<br />
Ronald and Patricia Blum<br />
William and Lorraine Busch<br />
Rita Calme<br />
Ms. Catherine Foster<br />
Jerry and Peggy James<br />
Bob and Ann Kirch<br />
Joshua and Julie Knepfle<br />
Jerome and Carol<br />
Knochelmann<br />
Philip and Nancy Kroeger<br />
James and Kathleen Lageman<br />
Mark and Rosemary Niehe<br />
Raymond Norden<br />
Elmer and Patricia Osterkamp<br />
William and Kathleen Painter<br />
Hildagarde Popp<br />
Mrs. Helen Ratterman<br />
Steve & Beth Schumacher<br />
PATRICIA RAUCH<br />
Ms. Ruth Brokamp<br />
REBECCA RITCHIE’S<br />
MOTHER<br />
Ms. Betty Rosenthal<br />
GEORGE REBENNACK<br />
Art & Joanne Bepler<br />
ADA REED<br />
John & Vertrice Graham<br />
DELLA REED<br />
Victoria Houlihan and David<br />
Henry<br />
LOUIS REKERS<br />
Ms. Marie Burks<br />
WANITA RENKVISH<br />
Joseph and Beverly Jennings<br />
NELLIE REYNOLDS<br />
Mike & Nancy Hicks<br />
Hillside Maintenance Supply<br />
Co., Inc.<br />
BERTHA RICHARD<br />
Ms. Valta Hartstern<br />
AUDREY MAY RIES<br />
Ms. Diane Shuler<br />
RICHARD RING<br />
Jean Buchanan<br />
Jimmy and Mary Ellis<br />
Ms. Patricia Haag<br />
Velma Hanselman<br />
Andrew & Sandra Purdy<br />
Gerald and Caroline Ring<br />
Bonnie Swearinger<br />
MARIE RISNER<br />
Elizabeth Nixon<br />
Ruby Patrick<br />
Rosemarie Sheley<br />
GEORGE RITTER<br />
David and Angela Christerson<br />
Wes Fischesser<br />
William Goldfuss<br />
Guenther and Katherine<br />
Hager<br />
Dianne Heilman<br />
Don and Kathy Knue<br />
Mary Jo Kumf<br />
Jerry & Pat Nymberg<br />
Larry and Diane Ritter<br />
Marion Ritter<br />
Joe and Judy Sinnard<br />
WILLIAMS W. ROGERS<br />
Carole & Edward Warfel<br />
ANNA RONTO<br />
Roger & Paula Downs<br />
John and Cindy Mail<br />
Kristi Roberts<br />
Andrea Rossi<br />
Anne Rossi<br />
Mary Ann Rossi<br />
CAROLYN ROSE<br />
Advantage Debt Management<br />
of America Inc.<br />
David & Jean Barbour<br />
Battelle Energy Systems<br />
College Hill Coffee Co.<br />
Ms. Jan Denton<br />
Dana & Maria Higley<br />
Dave & Molly Hodapp<br />
Jim & Charmaine Lucas<br />
Robert & Cheryl Manning<br />
Andrew and Debra Paul<br />
Sheree Pertile & Cathy Skapik<br />
Becky Voegele<br />
ROBERT ROVINE<br />
Robert & Beatrice Backman<br />
LINSEY ROWLEY<br />
Ronald Sauls Jr.<br />
VIRGINIA RUEHLMANN<br />
Steve & Tia Straus<br />
BETTY RUSSELL<br />
Ms. Julie Jones<br />
JOSEPH E. RUSSELL<br />
Mary Yee<br />
BETTY E SANDERS<br />
Jerry and Margaret Myers<br />
Surgical Technology, BHCC<br />
SANDY WITTICH’S MOTHER<br />
Ms. Mary Jean Crane<br />
MARY SARBAUGH<br />
Ms. Florence Albrinck<br />
The Asset Advisory Group, Inc.<br />
David and Elizabeth Boyers<br />
Jerome and Joann Brausch<br />
William and Corinne Brinkman<br />
Cincinnati Machine &<br />
maintenance Technologies<br />
Dawn Davis<br />
Ms. Janet Deller<br />
Mr. Jay Deller<br />
John and Bev Durkin<br />
Richard and Marilyn Fuller<br />
Jane Hebeler<br />
Martin and Jody Janka<br />
Tom and Reene Jones<br />
David and Terri Konermann<br />
David and Victoria Marzheuser<br />
William and Mary O’Neill<br />
Mary Ottoson<br />
Eleanor Overwine<br />
Jack & Mary Richter<br />
Ms. Sue Stanton<br />
Ms. Virginia Veith<br />
BARBARA SCHEFFLER<br />
Hank and Judy Berg<br />
George and Cindi Haney<br />
Macy’s Foundation<br />
Frederick and Susan Ryckman<br />
DOROTHY SCHEPER<br />
Tom & Cherie Bredestege<br />
VONDALEE SCHMISSEUR<br />
Ms. Judy Kahn<br />
PHYLLIS SCHNIEBER<br />
Steve & Diane Sullivan<br />
CARRIE SCHULTZ<br />
Robert & Victoria Laumann<br />
HANS SCHWARZ<br />
David & Iris Sageser<br />
VICTOR SEIPELT<br />
Robert and Thaddena Back<br />
RON SEITER<br />
Ms. Patricia Seiter<br />
WILLIAM SHELTON<br />
Ms. Edna Yokom<br />
ELIZABETH SIMON<br />
Mrs. Chris Simon<br />
RICHARD SMITH<br />
Mr. Richard E. Smith<br />
CAROLYN STANFORTH<br />
Kathy and Dalton Neeley<br />
Mr. David Stanforth<br />
Mr. Gary Stanforth<br />
MARY ANN STEELE<br />
James & Christina Endres<br />
GRACE STEIGER<br />
Michael and Kathie Riehle<br />
William and Laverne Steiger<br />
ANNA STEIGLEDER<br />
Betty Flick<br />
Harry & Joyce Goetz<br />
Mr. Milton Herrmann<br />
Robert & Hazel Koester<br />
David & Beverly McManus<br />
Ms. Ruth Moorman<br />
Eva Porter<br />
William & Wilma Reinert<br />
John & Cathy Visse<br />
MARILYN STROHMAN<br />
Macy’s Foundation<br />
GENEVIEVE SURRAO<br />
Paul and Corine Schueler<br />
Keith and Ingrid White<br />
EVELYN TAYLOR<br />
Cathy Zinam<br />
BOB TEASTER<br />
Jim & Debbie Courtney<br />
Joanne Schuler<br />
NORMA JEAN THATCHER<br />
Scott and Bethany Ashcraft<br />
Mike Conley<br />
Patricia Dorton Whitaker<br />
Michel Farhat<br />
Ms. Sharon Feldstein<br />
Ms. Diane Havens<br />
Don and Jeanette Hughes<br />
Marcia Jelus<br />
Bob & Jinny Kettner<br />
Jerry & Marie Lancaster<br />
Tom & Sandy Moser<br />
John & Cynthia Overberg<br />
Frank and Betty Parker<br />
Ms. Ann R Sakai<br />
Randal and Tracey Smith<br />
Val & Gale Smith<br />
Warren & Bonnie Spade<br />
EVELYN THOMASON<br />
Ms. June Briscoe<br />
Jerry and Carole Busch<br />
Thomas and Susan Carruthers<br />
GLENN TIMMONS<br />
Don and Wanda Elder<br />
J. DELLA TORRE<br />
Ms. Dorothy Heil<br />
Albert and Mary Ellen<br />
Jacobs<br />
Michael and Nancy Marchioni<br />
Minuteman Press<br />
Mr. & Mrs. John Picciano<br />
EMIL ULM<br />
Dan & Sue Meier<br />
MILDRED VANZANT<br />
John & Betty Dodds<br />
MABEL KATHERINE VAUGHT<br />
Mary & Curt Vaught<br />
HAROLD VENERABLE<br />
Wilma Venerable<br />
CATHERINE VENTRE<br />
Thomas and Mary Bauer<br />
Traci Galinsky<br />
Frank and Jana Morano<br />
Charles and Barbara Schare<br />
Mr. John Ventre<br />
Ms. Mary Jane Yockey<br />
CHARLENE VICE<br />
Ohio National Foundation<br />
MARVIN VOGEL<br />
Carol Naylor<br />
LOUIS VON LEHMEN<br />
Ms. Rosemary Von Lehmen<br />
ROSE VOYNOVICH<br />
Ms. Mary Alley<br />
Tom & Cherie Bredestege<br />
Ms. Kim Bucher<br />
George & Mary Deckebach<br />
Mark & Janet Guethlein<br />
Irwin & Lois Hauck<br />
Edward & Barbara Holbrock<br />
I.B.E.W. Local Union<br />
James & Linda Mueller<br />
Ronald & Sally Reule<br />
Robert & Patricia Sandhas<br />
Thomas & Joann Schwarberg<br />
James & Janet Ziegler<br />
STANLEY WAGERS<br />
Ms. Traci Dick<br />
Helen Haass<br />
Donald and Carolyn Sorrell<br />
STANLEY E. WALKER<br />
Rev. Elizabeth J. Croswell<br />
MARIE WEAVER<br />
Mrs. Carole Albers<br />
Michele Sheard & Terry<br />
Hugenberg<br />
EVELYN WELSH<br />
Mr. John R. Welsh<br />
ARMAND “RANDY”<br />
WHEELER<br />
Carol Kortekamp<br />
GLADYS WHITTON<br />
William & Helen Bernard<br />
CECIL WILLIAMS<br />
Donald and Patricia Scott<br />
DELORES WILLIAMS<br />
Debbie Simmermeyer<br />
ROBERT WILLIAMS<br />
Ms. Marie Williams<br />
EARLENE WILSON<br />
Ohio National Foundation<br />
EARL WINKLER<br />
Ms. Eska Winkler<br />
JOHN WOLLENBERG<br />
Wayne & Lynne Conrad<br />
HELEN WOLTERMANN<br />
Stephen and Peggy Horgan<br />
LEON ZECHIEL<br />
Dwight Smith<br />
WALTER ZEEK<br />
Richard & Mil Breitenstein<br />
Harry & Eileen Daugherty<br />
Robert and Lori Gelter<br />
Kopco Graphics, Inc.<br />
Irene Laake<br />
Ms. Kathleen Meyer<br />
Mr. Donald Rudler<br />
John and Peggy Rueve<br />
Michael & Rosella Sebastian<br />
David Seim<br />
Ms. Kay Sunderman<br />
Frank & Elizabeth Zeek<br />
CHARLES ZEIDLER<br />
Lisa Bittlinger<br />
RICHARD ZELLNER<br />
Janet Gorman<br />
Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong> • Greater Cincinnati Chapter • 11
12 • Cornerstone • Spring 2009<br />
Program Calendar<br />
Family Education/Support Professional Education<br />
What Families Need to Know... When the Diagnosis<br />
is Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementia<br />
What: An educational series for families of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or<br />
a related dementia. Separate topics are presented at each session by experts in the<br />
fields of medicine, law, nursing and social work.<br />
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited.<br />
Contact: Call the Cincinnati office at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900 to<br />
register.<br />
Clinton County<br />
Where: Clinton Memorial Hospital, 610 W. Main Street, Wilmington, Ohio<br />
When: Two-part series: Saturdays, May 2 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
Boone County<br />
Where: Northern Kentucky Area Development District, 22 Spiral Drive,<br />
Florence, Ky.<br />
When: Four-part series: Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30 p.m. to<br />
8:30 p.m.<br />
Jackson County<br />
Where: Holzer Medical Center, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, Ohio<br />
When: Two-part series: Saturdays, May 16 and 23 from 9 a.m. to Noon<br />
Brown County<br />
Where: Northern Brown County Senior Center, 20864 State Route 251,<br />
Fayetteville, Ohio<br />
When: Two-part series: Thursdays, May 21 and 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Hamilton County<br />
Where: Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203<br />
When: Two-part series: Saturdays, July 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
Scioto County<br />
Where: United Scioto Senior Activities, 117 Market St., Portsmouth, OH<br />
When: Two-part series: Tuesdays, August 4and 11 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
Alzheimer’s and African-Americans:<br />
Echoes from the Past<br />
What: This program offers a film presentation and discussion period addressing<br />
the risk factors specific to African-Americans in developing Alzheimer’s and the<br />
experiences of African-American families caring for a person with the disease.<br />
Where: Bethel Baptist Church, 2712 Alms Place, Cincinnati, OH 45206<br />
When: Monday, April 20 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.<br />
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required.<br />
Contact: Call the Cincinnati office at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900 to<br />
register.<br />
Family Forum: Safety Issues in Dementia Care<br />
What: This program will address common safety concerns involved in caring for a<br />
person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Topics include driving, hazards<br />
in the home, wandering and the Safe Return program.<br />
Where: Alzheimer’s <strong>Association</strong>, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio<br />
When: Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br />
Cost: Free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited.<br />
Contact: Call the Cincinnati office at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900 to<br />
register.<br />
In-service Training<br />
Foundations of Dementia Care In-Service Training<br />
What: A variety of educational sessions for health care providers address dementiaspecific<br />
care practices such as improving communication, understanding behavior,<br />
enhancing mealtime, reducing pain, making connections through meaningful<br />
interactions and learning to lead a dementia care team.<br />
Where: On-site at health care facilities or community service providers.<br />
When: Dates are subject to staff availability.<br />
Cost: $100 per one-hour module<br />
Contact: Call the Cincinnati office at (513) 721-4284 or 1-800-272-3900 to<br />
schedule a program.<br />
Save the Date!<br />
Southwestern Ohio Caregiver Coalition Conference<br />
Wednesday and Thursday, October 14 - 15<br />
Manor House in Mason, Ohio<br />
More information will be available in the future.<br />
Benefit ‘Making Memories’ at Taft Museum of Art<br />
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Planning committee members include Pamela Reising (chairperson),<br />
Priscilla Burt, Carolyn Finkelmeier, Jane Fisher, Susan Foster, Nancy Graeter,<br />
Shad Ramsey, Buffie Rixey, Carol Rosenthal, Ruthann Sammarco, Janie Shaffer<br />
and Lucy Ward.<br />
Sponsors for the benefit include Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., Robert<br />
Economou - in memory of Carole Economou, Life Enriching Communi-<br />
Chapter Honors<br />
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325 volunteers contributed more than 4,500 hours of service to the Greater<br />
Cincinnati Chapter during the past year.<br />
“The generous donation of time, effort and treasure from all our<br />
volunteers, donors and sponsors enables our chapter to better serve the<br />
thousands of families in the Tri-state area who are affected by Alzheimer’s<br />
disease,” said Executive Director Clarissa Rentz. “We are truly grateful for<br />
their generous support.”<br />
Terri Groteke received the Presidents Award - the chapter’s highest honor<br />
- for her exemplary service to the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.<br />
“Terri has been a consistent, loyal supporter of our chapter for years,”<br />
said Ms. Rentz, who presented the award to Ms. Groteke. “In her own quiet<br />
way, she has given so much to us.”<br />
In addition to her long-time service to the board of directors, Ms.<br />
Groteke has served on the chapter’s finance and executive committees and has<br />
been a long-time supporter of various fundraising events.<br />
The Chapter also honored Ben Koenig and Geoff Smith for their<br />
outstanding contributions to the chapter.<br />
Ben Koenig of Cincinnati was presented the John Horn “Roll Up Your<br />
Sleeves” Memorial Award for his fundraising efforts on behalf of the annual<br />
Memory Walk. Mr. Koenig’s late wife, Ruth, had Alzheimer’s disease and his<br />
participation in the event has been in honor of her.<br />
“Ben has been one of the top individual fundraisers for our Memory<br />
Walk for a number of years. His dedication and enthusiasm serves as a real<br />
inspiration to all of us involved in the walk,” said Marcy Hawkins, Special<br />
Events coordinator.<br />
Professional consultant Geoff Smith of Cincinnati was presented the<br />
Elizabeth Bolles Outstanding Service Award for his work in facilitating the<br />
creation of a new strategic plan for the chapter.<br />
“Geoff’s generous and significant gift of time and expertise allowed our<br />
board of directors and senior management team to create a strategic plan that<br />
clearly defines our vision as a chapter over the next three years and beyond,”<br />
said Ms. Rentz.<br />
ties, Deaconess Hospital, Clark Schaefer Hackett, Indiana Alzheimer Disease<br />
Center, Comair, Ritter & Randolph, LLC Attorneys at Law, Metcut Research<br />
Inc., Graeter’s Inc., L. Ward Properties, Inc., Hyde Park Health Center,<br />
Visiting Angels, the Friends of Memories in the Making© – Linn Street<br />
Group, the McLaughlin Financial Advisory Group of Raymond James &<br />
Associates, Inc. and Mercy Health Partners Senior Living.