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B6 • DELHI-PRICE HILL PRESS • JULY 10, 2013
New school on schedule, and budget By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com
Cleves — About two months from now the sounds of hammers, drills and construction equipment will be replaced by children’s voices, school bells and teachers’ instructions. Crews are busy this summer putting the finishing touches on the new Three RivBohannon ers Educational Campus. “The construction has gone terrifically,” said Three Rivers Local School District Superintendent Rhonda Bohannon. “We’re really pleased so far.” The school district is
constructing a new $63 million pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school on a roughly 64acre site at 56 Cooper Ave. in Cleves. The 280,000-square-feet building will house Three Rivers Elementary – for students in pre-kindergarten through sixthgrade, and Taylor High School – for students in seventh- through 12thgrade. Bohannon said the first day of school for students is set for Monday, Sept. 9. Teachers and staff will move into the school the week of July 22, she said. Administrators, secretaries, nurses and other health care professionals moved into their offices at the school the week of June 24, she said. “We’re doing very well,” she said, noting the project is on budget and
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moving slightly ahead of schedule. Aside from some small punch list items, Bohannon said everything is finished except for the auditorium and music classrooms. The auditorium and music area is scheduled to be completed the first or second week of August, she said. “That’s how we agreed to do it with the construction team,” she said. “We wanted to make sure the administration offices and academic wings were completed first, and then move on to the auditorium.” David Hester, a project architect for SFA Architects Inc., said the school will be one of the most energy efficient schools in Ohio. He said the design incorporates a great deal of natural light, and the school will feature a geothermal heating and cooling system. Three Rivers spokeswoman Kate Fenton said the district will host several tours of the new school for alumni, parents, students, retired staff members, community groups, business partners and district residents throughout the month of August. A calendar of tours is available at threeriversschools.org. The district will also celebrate the opening of the school with a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, she said. Bohannon said she meets regularly with the architects and project managers, and she stops by the site on a daily basis. District leaders want to keep the construction on schedule and budget so there are no delays in opening, she said. “It has gone smoother than anyone imagined it would,” she said.
Beach hoping to reach out to Westwood community By Tony Meale
Sarah Beach is the new director of Children and Family Ministry to the Community and Church at Westwood United Methodist Church.
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Westwood — Over the years, Westwood United Methodist Church – through programs such as The Food Pantry and My Neighbor’s Place – has tried to help the community in every way possible. But for Rev. Dr. Lee Strawhun, the church’s senior pastor, it didn’t seem like enough. “We felt like our next step,” he said, “was to address children.” Enter Sarah Beach. The 29 year old has been named the director of Children and Family Ministry to the Community and Church. It’s a long job title with an even longer job description. Beach will spend half of her time in the community and half of her time developing children’s ministries within the congregation. “I’m really excited about the church’s emphasis on community outreach, as well as their strong children’s ministries already in place,” Beach said. “I’m excited to meet the neighborhood kids and build relationships with them. I’m really loving Westwood so far.” Beach, a 2002 BethelTate High School graduate, said her time at the Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky., prepared her for this role. “The focus was on prayer and social justice, and I think those are a good combination for any ministry,” she
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explained. “I feel like I have a great foundation spiritually.” Beach intends to implement several programs, including a vacation bible school that was recently held. “It’s a great time for kids and the community to come together, learn more about the bible and enjoy each other’s company,” she said. Beach also hopes to establish a strong relationship with Westwood Elementary School and is planning an open-gym activity in which children grades one through six can play games and have devotion during the summer. Beach hopes her programs are a refreshing addition to the church, which has been a West Side staple since 1846. While West Side churches are nothing new, Strawhun believes his is unique, as it has one of the most diverse congregations in the city. “The community is changing, and we want to be a part of that in a positive way,” he said.
“A lot of churches grew because folks were kind of like-minded, and what we’re seeing is more diversity. Most of our churches don’t reflect that demographic, so we’re trying to deliberately reflect what our community is.” Beach, for one, is up for the task. “I think diversity is a wonderful thing,” she said. “The great thing about the church is everyone is welcome and God values everyone. If it’s going to reflect the kingdom of God, then every type of person needs to be invited, welcomed and loved. We can all learn from each other.” Beach began working at Westwood United the week of June 3 and has agreed to a paid, twoyear commitment, after which Strawhun hopes to have the funds to offer her a salaried position. “We know as a church that no one person can do this, so her job is to just make a positive impact on kids,” Strawhun said. “I want to make sure we keep this on track for a long time.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NUISANCE VIOLATION 5284 SERENADE DRIVE Notice is hereby given to Roger B. Lee that property you own in Delhi Township contains a junk motor vehicle. The Delhi Township Board of Trustees has #2013-088 Resolution at determined, (copy attached), that the condition of the property constitutes a nuisance and is detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of all persons who live, work or own property within Delhi Township. This notice shall serve as a formal order for you to address the nuisance violations at your property located at 5284 Serenade Drive (also known as Parcel 540-00500358 of the Hamilton County Auditor’s Tax Plats), Delhi Township, Hamilton County, State of Ohio as described below: •Remove the junk motor vehicle (gold Ford Expedition), or store within a garage. If such junk motor vehicle is not removed or repaired or provision for such removal and repair is not made within fourteen (14) days of publishing/posting of this notice, or a hearing before the Board of Trustees is not requested as specified below, the Board will provide for the removal, and any expenses incurred by the Board in performing such tasks will be entered upon the tax duplicate and will be a lien upon the properties from the date of entry. You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Trustees within seven (7) days of publishing/posting of this notice. If requested, the hearing will be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The Boards’ meetings are held on the second and last Wednesdays of each month commencing at 6:00 p.m. at 934 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. At the hearing, you may appear in person or by counsel, may present evidence and examine witnesses. If a hearing is timely requested, action to abate the nuisance conditions will be stayed pending the hearing and further decision of the Board. Your request for a hearing before the Board may be submitted in writing to: Thomas R. Stahlheber, Zoning Inspector, Delhi Township Department of Development Services, 697 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. Any questions concerning this order should be directed to Mr. Stahlheber at the above described address or at 513-922-2705. 1769153
LEGAL NOTICE NUISANCE VIOLATION 5121 MT. ALVERNO ROAD Notice is hereby given to Charles G. Ayers that property you own in Delhi Township contains excessive vegetation. The Delhi Township Board of Trustees has determined, at Resolution #2013-083, that the condition of the property constitutes a nuisance and is detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of all persons who live, work or own property within Delhi Township. This notice shall serve as a formal order for you to address the nuisance violations at your property located at 5121 Mt. Alverno Road (also known as Parcel 540-0042-0096 of the Hamilton County Auditor’s Tax Plats), Delhi Township, Hamilton County, State of Ohio as described below: •Cut all excessive vegetation, remove clippings there from, and maintain such at a height not to exceed 12" (All yards). If such excessive vegetation is not cut and removed or provision for such cutting and removal is not made within seven (7) days of publishing/posting of this notice, or a hearing before the Board of Trustees is not request ed as specified below, the Board will provide for the cutting and removal, and any expens es incurred by the Board in performing such tasks will be entered upon the tax duplicate and will be a lien upon the properties from the date of entry. You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Trustees within seven (7) days of publishing/posting of this notice. If requested, the hearing will be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The Boards’ meetings are held on the second and last Wednesdays of each month commencing at 6:00 p.m. at 934 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. At the hearing, you may appear in person or by counsel, may present evidence and examine witness es. If a hearing is timely requested, action to abate the nuisance conditions will be stayed pending the hearing and further decision of the Board. Your request for a hearing before the Board may be submitted in writing to: Thomas R. Stahlheber, Zoning Inspector, Delhi Township Department of Development Services, 697 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. Any questions concerning this order should be directed to Mr. Stahlheber at the above described address or at 513-9222705. 1769161