For his promotion of the vision and mission of the American Probation and Parole Association, Thomas Moxley will receive APPA's Member of the Year Award on Tuesday.

Thomas Moxley has been intensive supervision supervisor for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas since 1982. Photo provided

The award will be presented at the organization's 29th Annual Training Institute in Orlando, Fla

Moxley is the intensive supervision supervisor for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, a position he has held since 1982.

He has worked as a social worker with the Central Community Health Board, Adolescent Day Treatment facility.

He has also served as a parole officer with the Ohio Youth Commission and a probation officer with the Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

He is a Xavier University graduate.

Little donor, long hair

Erin Pursinger, 8, is growing hair for a purpose.

By the time she turns 18, she plans to have donated enough to Locks of Love to make a full wig.

Locks of Love collects donated hair to make wigs for children who have lost their hair because of a disease, mostly cancer.

"My mom had a friend who died of cancer. I became familiar with the disease and that is why I want to donate hair to children who have lost their hair because of cancer,'' Erin said.

She donated 10 inches last year, and her hair has grown back enough that she can donate again.

Erin will be at the Anderson Days Festival, July 30-31 and Aug. 1, where she plans to donate her hair in a special drive by Locks of Love..

Khatru Salon and Day Spa, Anderson Township, will whack off a 10-inch ponytail of Erin's hair on July 30.

Erin has learned that it will take 10 ponytails to make a full wig. She figures by 18, she will reach her goal.

The 8-year-old is a third-grade student at Ayer Elementary School, Anderson Township. She is a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Anderson Township, but sings in FLOCK children choir at Forest Hills Baptist Church. FLOCK stands for Faithful Lambs of Christ Kingdom.

"I became acquainted with Erin through the choir,'' said Soo Mullen, assistant choir director. "I think the death of our choir director, Kathy Price, had an impact on all the members.''

Price died in 2003 of cancer at age 46.

Other salons cutting hair at the festival will be Identity and A Little Off The Tot, both of Anderson Township.

Voices raised in contest

The Queen City Chorus won first place Saturday, competing against Division A choruses (40 or fewer members) in the Sweet Adelines International Harmony Classic in Greenville, S.C.

The chorus of about 42 members was two-time Division A first place winner in Region Four and in 2004 fifth place over all at the Region Four competition.

The classic is an international-level competition to which only the top five highest-scoring small and mid-size choruses are invited.

Acts of Kindness

Continuing the legacy of Hermine Stillson, who died in 2002 and directed her wealth toward improving the lives of children and families, Fifth Third Bank has announced grants totaling $180,000 to organizations with child-related programs.

Stillson was also a volunteer for several charities and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

The funds are made possible by the Hermine Stillson Foundation. Fifth Third is the trustee.

The Cincinnati Arts & Technology Center received $75,000 for its mission of providing high-risk teenagers motivation to stay in school and advance to higher learning.

The center operates an arts program offering photography, digital imaging and sculpting to juniors and seniors in Cincinnati Public Schools.

The children's summer program at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden received $75,000. The program introduces children to the natural world through activities with animals, games, songs, crafts and tours.

The Mayerson Academy for Human Resource Development received $20,000. The academy works in partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools and the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers' Union developing teacher quality and student achievement.

Art Links received $10,000 for its children's art program.