April 9th gets a new MC

Denise has been a part of the Good Morning TriState team since 2005. She is a Northern Kentucky native, graduating from Highlands High School and then attending Northern Kentucky University.

Denise has 3 children: the oldest is a Sophomore at University of Louisville, a son getting ready to graduate from Highlands High School in June, and moving onto U of L as well, and a daughter that is a Freshman at Highlands.

She has had many of career opportunities in her lifetime.  Raising her children is number one on the list.  Coming in a close second, is working at WCPO.  Denise says, “They are like my family, you enjoy going to work everyday.  Even with the 3am wake up call.” 

Denise enjoys camping, boating, canoeing, hiking, working in her yard and sewing.  But most of all she enjoys getting out and meeting new people and making new friends.  She is looking forward to working on a new weekly segment called ” The Long Road Home”.  This will be about many of our local hero’s in the military.  She hopes to someday be able to make a difference in the community with the opportunities that she feels that God has given her, and with her career at Channel 9.  

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Hepcats & Cincinnati Swing Dancer

What is “Let Us Never Forget”?  “Let Us Never Forget” is a scholarship fund founded in 2006 to commemorate fallen service members from the Cincinnati, OH area.  The program was expanded in 2008 to include all states.  To date they have given over $239,000 in scholarships to the schools the fallen attended!   The “Let Us Never Forget” Primary Fundraiser Event takesplace on Friday, April 9th, 2010, in Loveland, OH (about 15 miles north of downtown Cincinnati). A variety of people and organizations are donating time, resources and money for this event, to include:  the Hepcats; swing dancers from Lexington and Cincinnati; Blair Carman and the Belleview Boys; Oasis Conference Center; and local Cincinnati area television, radio and sports personalities.    Mike & Mary were asked to coordinate the entertainment – and we are very proud and excited to be a part of this year’s event! As some of you may know, Mike & Mary’s oldest son is currently serving in Afghanistan with the US Army’s 82d Airborne Division.   Lexington/central Kentucky area swing dancers are invitedto this event.  They’ll be dinner, silent auction items, and lots of dancing to the great music of Blair Carman and the Belleview Boys; plus the satisfaction of contributing to a great cause!     “Let Us Never Forget” Fundraiser!  Date:  Friday, April 9th, 20105:30 pm = Doors open 5:30 – 7:00 pm = Silent Auction. 7:00 pm = Dinner. 7:45 – Show Starts Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys   Location: Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamisville Road, Loveland OH  45140  Tickets:  $50 Each.  For Tickets and reservations, contact June at 513-831-1651; email: junebugiz@yahoo.com.  Reservations should be made by March 20th, 2010. Sponsorship Tables 10 guests and the sponsor’s name) $600; Corporate Tables also available. Donations of $2000.00 or more
Directions from Lexington, KY to: Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140; Phone: (513) 583-8383; www.oasisconferencecenter.com From I-75 North: Take I-275 East to Wards Corner Road, Exit #54. Turn left onto Wards Corner.  (Get into the right hand lane. You will see Aquarian Pools & Spas on your right.).  Immediately turn right on Loveland-Miamiville Road. Go through the 4-way traffic light. At the following 4-way stop sign, turn left. (Loveland-Miamiville takes a hard left turn at Epiphany Church). The entrance to the Oasis is the second drive on the left.

Thanksgiving Message from Staff SGT Mark Anthony Wojciechowski

We lost( Tony Wojo) April 30th,2009. He leaves a very strong and loving message,in his memories to his mother Teresa Dillinger, she wants to share with the world.

Thanksgiving often passes to some as another holiday; a day of food, family, and football, with little more than just tradition and routine setting the tone. To some, it reminds them of the “American heritage”, the whole ; the pilgrims came- made peace with the Indians- shared a harvest together- and we still celebrate that today. Thanksgiving is also to most, a time to give thanks to the Lord, from which all things are made possible, and whom without, there would be nothing to be thankful or unthankful for.

Perhaps it is now that I am growing older and have a new found respect for simpler and less tangible things, or the fact that I am unable to be where I would like to be sometimes, but this is how I can describe what Thanksgiving means to me.

Obviously, Thanksgiving means being thankful for the things you have, but what does that include? I am thankful for being blessed with a wonderful family. A family that supports me in every way and is always there for me, even though I try not to need them as much as I probably should. I am thankful for health and well- being, not only my own, but the health and well- being of those around me which I love.

I am thankful for the society we live in and the comforts we take for granted each and every day. Although many will think our system is far from perfect, at least we can rest our heads each night without even so much as a remote worry of bombs being dropped, bullets being shot, or poverty in our future.

Of all of the things I am thankful for, none of them would be as rich as they are without giving proper thanks to all of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, in wars past and present, to give me the liberty and freedom in which I am thankful for today. Even though I am serving in the military and will be spending this holiday away from my home and my family; I am thankful for all of my brethren, the troops that are currently serving in harms way. Not only are they away from their families, but they won’t even have the pleasure of safety or rest this holiday weekend.

I hope you have a happy and safe holiday. After all, I think being together is one of the smaller things people overlook. It doesn’t mean as much until you can’t have it. As for me, my holiday will be just fine. I will be surrounded by a great group of guys which I have come to love as brothers. I will talk to you all soon. I love you,

Tony

 What a wonderful young Marine, we can all be proud to learn a little more about what a great man he was. Happy Thanksgiving to all, Teresa hopes this will touch your heart; it did mine. Thank you Teresa for sharing your son .

Halloween Party October 24th

 Halloween party hosted by Theresa Dillinger, family and friends was a great success, held at the American Legion Post in Mt Carmel. Encore band played music so the guest could dance the night away. Those who came in costumed showed off there outfits. The whole evening was a big success and was enjoyed by all. Thank you to all those who supported the event.

Proceeds will go to sending packages to the troops by Yellow Ribbon Support Center. The event rasied over $4500.00 Awesome job!!!

Cpl Tim Roos Halloween Fundraiser

Janice & Rick  Roos will be hosting a Halloween  Fundraiser for the Fallen Heroes.Saturday October 17 th at American Legion 4518 River Rd Cincinnati Oh ph 513-921-8555  Children welcome under 14yrs old free.

Admission $15.00   Raffles and lots of Fun dress with costume or Janice will be checking you out. Costumes, costumes, costumes  get it you need a costume.

 

A good time was enjoyed by all who attended. Thank you for all you did Janice & Rick.

Taylor Prazynski Scholarships

Operation Haunted Basement

Halloween October 31,2009 1pm to midnight

680 Hiteshue Ave , Monroe, OH 45050   Ph 513-360-3112

Adults only

And

5th Annual  LCPLTaylor Prazynski Walk/Run/Roll

November 7th 9:00 Am

Waterworks Park Groh Lane

Fairfield, Oh 45014

Fallen Heroes Honored

 

On Nov 7th at Union Township Helicopter Park; Crosses and Flags will be placed in memory of Fallen Heroes. Event starts at 2:00pm .Please come out and help place the flags on the crosses. There will be a Army Covenant signing for all branches of military.

On November 8th Deerfield Honors Veterans Park will be dedicating the finished Memorial Park at corner of Synder and Irwin Simpson, in Deerfield Township at 2:00 pm.There will be an Army Covenat Signing  at that time also. The Fallen Heroes from Cincinnati Tri State will be honored. There will be some surprises in store for you, please plan to attend this event .If you would like to buy a paver stone for a Veteran from any war or a loved one , Contact person.. David  Charpentier 513-200-7158

Gold Star Mothers

VVA chapter 649 will be unveiling the Gold Star mothers Memorial Monument on November 7, 2009 at 2:00 at Union Township Veterans Park {if Monument arrives}. The Army Community Covenant signing will take place,as well as the placement of the flags for all the  Fallen Heroes, please join us in Honoring The fallen and their families. If you would like to donate to the cause please mail checks to VVA,Gold Star Memorial, P.O.Box 426, Batavia, Ohio 45103

The monument will not be finished in time, plans are being made for May. We will post information as we recieve it. The flags will still be placed on crosses….we need your help. Please Show up Nov7th at 2:00 

http:/www.army.mil/community/

Wojo’s Parents Host Halloween Party

Teresa and Anthony Dillinger are planning a Halloween Party at the American Legion Post 72 in Mt. Carmel on October 24, 2009 beginning at 8:00 p. m. to midnight.
There will be a Halloween costume competition with prizes for first, second and third place, raffles & door prizes, split the pot, entertainment and lots of fun. (Costumes are optional.) Cost is $15.00 per person.
Proceeds will go to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.

The event net was over $4500.00 Great job to all who helped. Thank you.

$63,000 In Scholarships, Thank YOU!

We want to thank you,

Without your help we would not be able to complete our mission. This year we will be sending out $63,000.00 in scholarships to 113 schools of the Fallen.  To date we have $239,550 in scholarships. We want to continue giving these scholarships to all the Fallen Heroes schools across the United States each year. Some people ask when we are going to quit. We are not: until we have given scholarships to every Fallen Hero. I wish you could experience the feelings we get when we have a Gold Star Parent thank us for helping remember their loved one. They traveled from as far as Washington State to be here in memory of their Fallen Heroes. We have met some wonderful people in the past four years. We even have volunteers come from Kansas and Maryland to spend days working to help us make everything perfect.

 

We would like to thank all the volunteers for their hard work. The music by Bootzilla Productions and Blair Carman made the night a hit, not to mention our emcee Tricia Macke and auctioneers Shayne Graham and Courtis Fuller. We would also like to thank the APC Candle Company, Spradlin Welding Co., and Chocolate Blessings for the donations to the Gold Star Parents. Together we can make this happen next year.

 

Anyone wishing to make donations can make them in the “April 9^th Scholarship” account at Chase Bank, or mail a check to Yellow Ribbon Support Center.

(P.S. Yellow Ribbon Support Center is still sending packages; they can use your donations of snacks and money for postage.) Till they all come home.