They were among the five women recognized by 2002 Speaking of Women's Health for their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for women everywhere.

        “We are looking for a grandmother-mother-daughter combination for the 2003 honorees,” said Susan Buckley, communication director for the group.

        Lisa, 17, a junior at Seven Hills Upper School, has taken the plea for diabetes research to Washington, D.C. She has met with congressmen and with President George W. Bush's health advisers about the need for federally funded stem cell research benefiting diabetes.

        Ms. Buckley said in past years women from all walks of life have been honored for volunteer work that has a positive impact on women's health, well-being or personal safety in Greater Cincinnati..

        Others who were selected 2002 honorees were Marcia C. Bowling for her work in teaching and practicing gynecological oncology; Janet B. Reid, partner, Global Lead Management Consulting for consulting and educating clients about the true nature of diversity, and Pat Wentzel, for volunteering at the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter.

        “For 2003 we will only concentrate on the grandmother-mother-daughter combination,” Ms. Buckley said.

        To nominate a family, call Ms. Buckley at 345-6583 or e-mail sbuckley@speakingofwomenshealth.org.

        Selected honorees will be recognized at the National Speaking of Women's Health Conference, March 12-16, 2003 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

        Deadline for nominations is Nov. 1.

        You might want to call Cowboy Jones the “Smiling Cowboy” now.

        Mr. Jones, of 1320 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, has won his battle with the city to get signs posted at a neighborhood park between 1315 and 1321 Vine St.

        Mike McKinney, supervising recreation coordinator, said the signs, indicating a closing and opening time, are scheduled to be posted the end of this week.

        “The signs will say that the park is closed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” Mr McKinney said.

        Mr. Jones (his first name really is Cowboy) has argued with the city since the April riots last year that if the city owned the park it should have signs posted just as the other city parks have.

        “With this park being open all night in this area, it has become a shooting gallery,” Mr. Jones said. “There have been several shootings in this park. I am pleased that they are going to post the signs. The city took its time before it did anything. This may not solve all the problems, but at least it may stop the late-hour traffic in the park.”

        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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