Work, living habits, activities, where you live, how you live, food you eat, places the family goes — something that might transform into a television sitcom.

        If so, a new ABC Family/Nash Entertainment show might be interested in talking with you.

        Jason Miller, a reality television producer for Nash Entertainment of Hollywood, said they are looking for 10 families across the country that are funny enough to have a sitcom made about their life.

        “We are looking for the kind of funny stuff that can be translated on screen to the people watching at home,” Mr. Miller said.

        “It could be several things — parents with funny jobs, maybe living in a boat-house or a treehouse....

        It could be the upper-class intellectuals that everyone loves to hate.

        Sometimes things seem funny, but cannot be translated into fun on a television screen.”

        Mr. Miller said once families are found, Nash will send television crews into their homes and tape their normal routines.

        “Through a process of deduction, probably involving a panel of sitcom producers, we are going to end up with a family that is sitcom-worthy,” Mr. Miller said.

        He said sitcom writers will write episodes about the winning family.

        He said they will have a replica of the family kitchen, den, etc. built inside a soundstage.

        “There will be 13 episodes around this family. They will be flown to Hollywood to play themselves. Real actors and actresses will play neighbors, babysitters, mechanics, doctors, whatever,” Mr. Miller said.

        Families who wish to participate may get more information by visiting the Web site: http://abcfamily.go.com/sitcom.html.

        Deadline to be considered is Sept. 14.

        The Greater Cincinnati Jaycees have been recognized as the No. 1 chapter in Ohio for the second quarter, April, May and June this year.

        Michael Harlow, president of the Cincinnati chapter, said the chapter was recognized for its membership growth, strength of programming, community service and business skill development programs.

        Projects last quarter included assisting with WCET's Action Auction and inviting a Procter & Gamble brand manager to speak on effective brand management, Mr. Harlow said.

        Services United for Mothers and Adolescents (SUMA) has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neil Foundation to develop a program to empower and support men in their role as fathers.

        SUMA and Santa Maria Community Services are partnering in a “Fatherhood Initiative” to deliver services to both Appalachian and African-American fathers.

        The grant will allow that partnership to continue.

        Calvin L. Williams, former director of the Genesis Men's program, will direct the program.

        Allen Howard's “Some Good News” column runs Sunday-Friday. If you have suggestions about outstanding achievements, or people who are uplifting to the Tristate, let him know at 768-8362, e-mail ahoward@enquirer.com or by fax at 768-8340.

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