Sunday, June 7, 1998
The Metropolitan Club has raised $111,000 for the U.S. Olympic Committee, which brings the four-year total to $344,000.
The $111,000 was raised at the group's award dinner, May 6 in Covington. The Metropolitan Award was started to salute the efforts and accomplishments of residents whose contributions have helped improve the quality of life in the Greater Cincinnati region.
This year's Metropolitan Award was presented to William P. Butler, president and CEO of Corporex Companies Inc.
Mr. Butler is founder of Covington Pride; co-chair of Quest, a vision for Northern Kentucky; founder and board member of Be-Con, an organization that feeds and clothes the less fortunate; and founder of the Robert M. Butler Foundation, which provides aid to families in the Tristate. The keynote speaker was Olympic gold-medal winner Karen Bye, the lead scorer on the 1998 women's ice hockey team. Thirteen other Olympians attended the event, including local residents Larry Barbiere, Stuart Griffing, Darrell Pace, Jaycie Phelps, Becky Ruehl, Adrian Smith, Mary Lee Tracy, Ross Wales and George Wilson.
Cincinnati police were searching Saturday night for a 97-year-old Pleasant Ridge man missing since Friday in Over-the-Rhine.
Walter Dunson of the 5700 block of Wyatt Avenue was last seen outside Findlay Market.
Police said he became separated from his son, Gary Adams, while they were shopping about 2 p.m.
Mr. Dunson is a black man, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and 150 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes.
He was wearing a light brown shirt, dark brown pants, a dark blue navy pea coat and black shoes.
Anyone with information should contact police at 352-6474.
Clermont Co. boy seriously hurt by fire
A Clermont County boy was badly burned while reportedly playing with fire Saturday near Amelia.
The boy, whose name was not available, was in critical condition at Shriners Burns Institute.
He and several friends were apparently playing with fire near the Holly Towne Mobile Home Park when flames got out of control, said Monroe Township Fire Chief Jeff Lanham.
Habitat helps build for national project
In a national program designed to promote the need for affordable housing, the Cincinnati Habitat For Humanity chapter Saturday announced its part in "The Houses that Congress Built" project. A public-private effort, the goal is to build houses for low-income families in every congressional district during National Homeownership Week, ending June 13.
On hand were U.S. Reps. Steve Chabot and Rob Portman.
New Habitat houses are being built in Avondale and Loveland.
Man held on charges of assaulting police
LINCOLN HEIGHTS -- A 38-year-old man was jailed without bond Saturday. He is charged with assaulting two police officers as they attempted to search his home with a warrant.
Stanley Dawson of the 1200 block of Simmons Avenue was charged with felonious assault, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and assault on a peace officer.
Police say Mr. Dawson tried to prevent Lincoln Heights police from entering a bedroom and fought them when they tried to arrest him. No one was hurt.
Talbert House gets award from state
Talbert House has received the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's Community Partnership Award for public promotion of its community-based programs.
Talbert House was also recognized for finding jobs for offenders. Last year, 167 of 172 eligible residents graduated with jobs, the state's highest percentage.
Youth Pride Day features prodigy
Cincinnati's Youth Pride Day will be June 13 at Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine.
It will feature LeAlan Jones, who at age 13 produced a National Public Radio documentary about life in his rough Chicago neighborhood. Music, games and activities begin at 11 a.m.
Salvation Army honors volunteers for service
The Salvation Army has recognized:
Joseph A. Pichler, chairman and CEO of the Kroger Co., for service to Cincinnati's Salvation Army, and
Jim Scott, broadcaster for WLW-AM, for service to other organizations.
St. Aloysius builds two homes to treat children
St. Aloysius Orphanage, to build two new homes for residential care of children.
The facilities free up space for day treatment. An open house is scheduled June 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to show the public the new homes.
Minority, women's businesses discussed
Public hearings have been set for June 23 and June 25 for community leaders to discuss the development of minority and women's businesses during the past 25 years.
The hearings will be from 6-9 p.m. at the Urban League, 3458 Reading Road.
Free classes offer tips on home maintenance
Free home-maintenance classes will be offered Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, 6312 Kennedy Ave.
To register, call 631-8560.
Participants should register at least one week in advance.
