Sunday, April 19, 1998
HAMILTON -- A Hamilton police officer was still hospitalized in fair condition late Saturday after he underwent surgery that morning for a broken ankle suffered while arresting a man on drunken-driving charges, police said.
About 11:45 p.m. Friday Officer Brett Britt had pulled over a speeding vehicle on Symmes Road being driven by Francis James Horvath, 30, of Canal Way, West Chester, said Sgt. Jim Malone.
Officer Britt said he smelled alcohol on Mr. Horvath's breath and was attempting to arrest him when a struggle broke out. Details are not clear how the officer was injured, but his ankle broke in three places, Sgt. Malone said. Officer Britt, a 13-year veteran of the department, was taken to Mercy Hospital Hamilton and is expected to be off work for 6-8 weeks.
Mr. Horvath was charged with speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, assault on a police officer and resisting, police said. He is being held in Butler County Jail without bond because of outstanding felony warrants against him in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, near Columbus, Sgt. Malone said. Arraignment will be Monday in Hamilton Municipal Court.
Indian community to feed homeless
The Indian community of Greater Cincinnati will serve a meal to an expected crowd of about 400 homeless people Wednesday.
The meal will celebrate Earth Day and India's 50th year of independence. The meal will be served in Washington Park from noon until 2 p.m. If it rains, the meal will be served at Nast Trinity Church.
Those who want to eat the meal must first obtain a food coupon from any of several organizations that help the homeless, including the Drop-Inn Center Shelter House, Our Daily Bread, St. Francis Soup Kitchen, St. Francis - St. Joseph House, St. Joseph Church and Nast Trinity Church.
Workshop slated on sexual abuse
A workshop discussing the needs of adults who were sexually abused as children will be held May 1.
The workshop is sponsored by Friends of AVOISE, a Talbert House agency that helps victims of sexual abuse, and sponsored by CFM International and Bethesda Hospital.
The workshop runs from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Medical Education and Research Center of Bethesda Hospital. For more information, call 751-7747.
Anne Frank friend and author to speak
Jacqueline Van Maarsen will talk about her friend Anne Frank, the diarist and Holocaust victim, during a discussion at the University of Cincinnati Hillel Jewish Student Center, 2615 Clifton Ave., Clifton.
The program is 7 p.m. Wednesday. Ms. Van Maarsen, who is called "Jopie" in The Diary of Anne Frank, is author of My Friend Anne Frank.
The free program is sponsored by the Jewish center and UC's Center for Women's Studies.
Volunteers sought for annual gathering
A Volunteer Kickoff meeting will be April 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati for anyone wishing to volunteer during The Midwest Region Black Family Reunion Celebration Aug. 13-16 at Sawyer Point.
Organizers anticipate a need of at least 300 volunteers over 18 years old for the 10th annual event. Volunteers are needed in various areas including the Parade, the Children's Pavilion, Spirituality and more. The theme for this year's event: "Unity For the Future."
For more information call 742-9378.
Conference slated on welfare issues
A statewide welfare-issues conference has been planned for May 15 and 16 in Columbus.
Participants will hear up-to-date information on welfare reform and learn how to organize around welfare issues. Everyone is invited.
The Contact Center in Over-the-Rhine will transport Cincinnati residents who need a ride. To register, or for more information, call The Contact Center at 381-4242.
F. Lee Bailey to debate brother in Cincinnati
Defense attorney F. Lee Bailey -- whose clients have included Sam Sheppard and O.J. Simpson -- will be in Cincinnati next month to debate his brother William, an author, lecturer and counsel to the Insurance Information Institute, in a program to benefit a fund established in their mother's name.
The debate will be moderated by Cincinnati attorney Stanley Chesley and will cover a range of legal issues, including lawyers' fees and reform of the civil justice system.
It will benefit the Dr. Grace L. Mitchell Education Fund at the Union Institute, a Cincinnati-based university that offers bachelor and doctoral degrees. Dr. Mitchell was a pioneer in developing high-quality daycare centers. She and William Bailey both received degrees from the Union Institute.
The program begins at 4 p.m. May 29 at the Cincinnati Club, 30 Garfield Place, downtown. Tickets are $50 a person. Information: Call extension 132 at either 861-6400 or (800) 486-3116.
Children's Hospital starts phone hot line
Children's Hospital Medical Center has started a telephone hot line to alert parents and health-care professionals about the hospital's educational programs.
The hot line provides a title, date, location and cost of programs available to the public. It also informs callers how to register. The number is 636-3300.
Toledo gets interim city police chief
TOLEDO, Ohio -- A 20-year veteran of the city police department has been appointed interim chief while Mayor Carty Finkbeiner conducts a nationwide search for a permanent replacement for Chief Gerald Galvin.
Deputy Chief Mike Navarre, 47, will take over May 15 for Mr. Galvin, chosen as police chief in Albuquerque, N.M.
Mr. Finkbeiner said he expects to pick Mr. Galvin's replacement by mid-August.
The mayor said he prefers to hire within Toledo's ranks and will consider the department's three deputy chiefs and any other interested officer.
