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Dr. Michael T. Westendorf was out to change lives by offering free smiles to those in need of dental work. Westendorf hosted his first Dentistry From The Heart event along with his team of eight additional dentists and 27 volunteers. Altogether, the team saw 104 patients in need of dental work, giving away more than $27,000 in services. SEE LIFE, B1
Easing underground flow causes backups above
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A major water main replacement project that will tear up roads in Blue Ash and Montgomery has businesses worried about customer access and residents concerned about traffic jams in their neighborhoods. Greater Cincinnati Water Works officials say the company and project contractor Sunesis Construction Co. of West Chester Township are doing all they can to head off problems associated with the work that began Feb. 23 in downtown Blue Ash and should end by Dec. 1 at the intersection of Montgomery and Pfeiffer roads in Montgomery. “(Greater Cincinnati Water Works), in partnership with the cities of Blue Ash and Montgomery, has taken every precaution possible not to disrupt travel in the affected areas during peak traffic times; however, (motorists) may experience some temporary inconveniences,” said Andy Orth, a senior engineer with the water works. Orth said construction work will be conducted during evening and overnight hours in the Blue Ash business district and during
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People are weighing in on the project at a public forum on Montgomery’s Web site, www.ci.montgomery.oh.us. • “As a Forest Glen resident, I am concerned about the construction as we do not have an alternative route to/from the neighborhood.” • “We've already endured the streetscape project, the new fountain and the new pavers at Cooper and Montgomery roads (twice). In order to minimize impact we could coordinate our improvements so that they coincide with each other and only happen one time.”
goes east on Cooper to Delray Drive. The work continues in Montgomery, running north on Castleford Lane Jolain Drive Delray to Delray’s intersection with Castleford Lane. Schoolhouse Lane Delray Drive • Phase 2 begins at the intersection of Tollgate Lane 71 Castleford Motorists should expect Lane and detours, trenched areas Delray Cooper Drive and covered with metal plates Road g o e s 126 and construction equipment northeast that creates noise and dust. on Castlef o r d , Source: Greater Cincinnati Water Works crossing Interstate 71 and ending KEITH BARKLAGE/STAFF on the east side of I-71 at Jolain Drive. The construction will be done in three phases: phase 1 (blue); phase 2 (red); phase 3 (green). • Phase 3 continues east on Jolain Drive, goes north on Tollgate Lane, east on Schoolhouse the day in Montgomery business dust, Orth said. The payoff, says Orth, will be a Lane and north onto Montgomery areas and Blue Ash and Montgomery residential areas. Side- new water system that can deliver Road, ending at its intersection walks will generally remain open more and better quality water with Pfeiffer Road. Greater Cincinnati Water Works and emergency vehicles will be more dependably. The construction will be done and Blue Ash officials recently given needed access. hosted a public meeting to allow Motorists should expect in three phases: • Phase 1 begins just west of business people in the city to ask detours, trenched areas covered with metal plates and construction the intersection of Cooper and questions and raise concerns. equipment that creates noise and Kenwood roads in Blue Ash and
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Moeller graduates talk the talk By Amanda Hopkins
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This year will mark the beginning of Moeller High School’s 50th anniversary. As part of the commemoration of the school’s golden anniversary, two legendary leaders of Moeller have been named honorary chairs: former head football coach Gerry Faust and guidance department chair Brother Robert Flaherty. SEE SCHOOLS, A6
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Neil Fredrickson and Drew Fladung have a lot to do before graduation. The Moeller High School seniors have set out to interview 50 influential Moeller graduates and faculty members on their radio show before the end of the school year as part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the high school. So far, the radio duo have completed three interviews including one with legendary football coach Gerry Faust. Fredrickson, a Loveland resident, said they are trying to conduct one or two interviews each week to get through all 50 before May. “I don’t think we’ll stop until we get all 50,” Fladung said. Fladung, who lives in Reading, and Fredrickson both said they’re looking forward to interviewing John Boehner, a 1968 graduate and House Minority Leader, and Paul Keels, a 1975 graduate and a broadcaster for Ohio State and the Reds new television play-by-play announcer. They will also tape the 50th anniversary monthly speaker series featuring Boehner and Keels. They’re looking forward to meeting Keels especially to talk to
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• To access Moeller High School seniors Neil Fredrickson and Drew Fladung’s radio show and interviews with the 50 influential Moeller graduates, log on to moeller.org, click on the News, Events and Publications link on the left side and look for the WMOE Student Radio link. • As Moeller High School prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Northeast Suburban Life will do periodic features on the people, traditions and history of the school. You are invited to participate. Email your thoughts and story ideas about Moeller to suburban@communitypress.com. • To see more Moeller’s 50th anniversary stories, go to www.Communitypress.com, and click on the “Moeller turns 50” link on the left-hand side. him about his career in broadcasting. Both broadcast Moeller’s basketball games and Fredrickson will attend the University of Alabama to study broadcast communication. Fladung said he will go to Xavier University and major in athletic training. He said getting access to the basketball team through the radio program has inspired him to work towards becoming a basketball coach. He said it would be a “dream” to come back to coach at Moeller.
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Blue Ash weekly brush pickup resumes Blue Ash residents are reminded that the city’s curbside brush pickup program has resumed. The city’s current procedure calls for brush to be collected curbside on a once-per-week basis through the end of October. This service is provided directly by city crews utilizing the city’s chipper machine. Each Monday, crews will begin canvassing all residential areas one time each week. Below are other guidelines associated with
this free brush pickup service: • Please place brush out by 6:30 a.m. Monday. Brush placed out after city crews have already serviced a street will be collected the following week. • Please do not mix leaves, flowers, mulch, bush trimmings, grass, wood fencing, or lumber in with the brush. The machine used for this service is not designed to accept these materials and possible damage to the machine, or
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harm to a city worker, could occur. • Please place brush near the edge of the street or curb within the city's rightof-way. Do not place brush in the street, on the sidewalk, near a parked car, or near a fire hydrant. • Brush must not be larger than 12 inches in diameter. Stumps and root systems must be detached. • For large amounts, please create several small piles rather than one large pile. This greatly helps our crews provide a more efficient service. • The city encourages small amounts of brush to be placed directly into the Rumpke waste wheeler for disposal with normal refuse. Also, bundles of brush, cut in six-foot lengths, may be placed beside your waste wheeler for Rumpke to pick up. Don’t forget too that wood chips are available for the asking. Please call 6861250 with any questions regarding the city’s curbside brush pickup program.
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Cactus Lakes LLC recently sold six properties to Heartwood Builders LLC and two properties to Tht Investments LLC on Geromes Way in Symmes Township. The properties are all a part of the Hearthstone Estates, a 36-acre residential development that include 14 falls home sites, 22 estate home sites and 13 lifestyle home sites. Calls were not returned from the local number provided. More information can be found about the sites at www.hearthstoneestates.net.
BRIEFLY Early dismissal Thursday
Sycamore High School will release students early, at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 4, to give teachers time to exchange teaching techniques and discuss topics such as technology, changes in curriculum, trends in education, testing and building needs.
Warm thoughts from the city of Blue Ash
The 2010 Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). The parade will mark the 58th annual community event and parade dedicated to recognize contributions by veterans. Any veterans group, business, community group, neighborhood association, sports team, or others inter-
ested in participating in this year’s parade should call 7458500 for information or stop by the Municipal & Safety Center at 4343 Cooper Road or the Recreation Center at 4433 Cooper to pick up an application. The application is also available online through the Blue Ash News section of the Web site (www.blueash.com) or on the event listing within the calendar of events. There is no fee to participate in the parade, but registration is required. The parade will begin at 10:15 a.m., and the route will be the same as past years: beginning on Reed Hartman Highway near Cooper Road, traveling east on Cooper to Kenwood, south on Kenwood to Hunt, and east on Hunt to the Veterans Memorial, where the ceremonies will be held. The parade is a fun and easy way for your group to get
involved in the community and to pay tribute to those veterans to whom our country owes so much. Don’t put it off – submit your application now! Applications are requested by May 10. For more info, call 745-8500 weekdays between 8AM and 5PM or e-mail administration@blueash.com.
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Registration for all adult Blue Ash recreation leagues will be open until March 5. Among the offerings are a men’s softball league, a co-ed softball league and a new dodgeball league. Another new league will be an 11-on-11 soccer league that will play Wednesday nights on the new outdoor synthetic-turf field. Visit www.blueash.com for registration forms. For more information contact Brian Kruse at 745-8570.
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Indian Hill tax hike may trigger a lawsuit By Forrest Sellers
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Opponents of an inside millage move that will raise taxes for property owners in the Indian Hill Exempted Village may file a lawsuit. Indian Hill resident Fred Sanborn, a vocal opponent to a recently approved inside millage move by the school district, said he and other residents consider it illegal. Sanborn said if the district proceeds with the millage move he and other residents will likely take it to court. The district has approved moving 1.25 mills of inside millage to fund permanent improvements. Local property tax revenue for school districts is made up of inside millage
The Indian Hill Exempted Village Board of Education has approved a capital plan for 2011 and beyond. Board member Karl Grafe, chairman of the Operations Committee, said safety was a big factor when considering the priority of projects. “We focused on safety issues and preserving the physical assets,” he said. Items ranged from building repairs to stadium improvements. and outside millage. Inside, or unvoted, millage is automatically portioned out to governing bodies, including school districts. Outside millage is procured by a vote of the people. Inside millage, which becomes part of the general
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It’s the second time around for Brad McKee. The Loveland Symmes firefighter and Liberty Township resident will leave on his second Middle East deployment with the Army Reserves in early spring. McKee has already completed one tour in Iraq in 2006 and has been a firefighter with the Loveland Symmes f i r e depart“She ment for supports me about a y e a r and stands and a half. behind me H e (while I’m said he away).” h a s Brad McKee s p e n t Loveland the last Symmes t h r e e firefighter on his months training fiancée, Emily’s with his support while on unit, but deployment he is s t i l l unsure whether he is going to Iraq or Afghanistan. He said anything he knows he makes sure to tell his family and his fiance, Emily, to keep them informed. “She supports me and stands behind me (while I’m away),” McKee said of his fiancée. He said they have plans to marry in 2011 when McKee returns from deployment.
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Sycamore supports reduced lockout response By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
A proposal is in the works that would eliminate Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies responses to nonemergency vehicle lockouts. Many municipalities are in support of the decision of the sheriff administration’s decision to refer non-emergency lockouts to the sheriff’s office instead of the dispatch center handling the call. Sycamore Township sheriff liaison Lt. Dan Reid said that the Colerain Township Police Department has stopped immediate response to non-emergency lockouts
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Members of the Ohio and Vicinity Regional Council of Carpenters have been picketing outside of Urban Active in Kenwood in protest of the fitness club’s contracting with Speciality Interiors for construction work. The members of the carpenters’ union allege that Specialty Interiors is actually Spectrum Interiors, a company that was once owned by former Fort Wright politician
Jeff Wolnitzek. Wolnitzek was convicted of using illegal immigrant labor in his company and was sentenced to eight months in prison in July 2008, according to an article published July 21, 2008, by cincinnati.com. Jeff Hamilton, president of Specialty Interiors, said a division of Spectrum Interiors was bought by two investors, but said the owners of the two companies are not the same. “Jeff Wolnitzek has no hand in
said the Lexington branch of Specialty Interiors is not being targeted by the union. “There is no validity to what they are saying,” Hamilton said. The protestors outside of the Kenwood Urban Active on Montgomery Road declined to comment, but were handing out fliers describing Speciality Interiors as “rat contractors.” A number was provided on the flyer, but a message for comment was not returned. The voice mail message says
that carpenter’s union has been around for 129 years to “establish and maintain a decent standard for working carpenters across Ohio.” The message also said their goal is to make all carpentry contractors meet the area standards and wages for all employees. It did not directly address the situation with Urban Active. Representatives from Urban Active did not immediately return a call for comment.
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anything with Specialty Interiors,” Hamilton said. Hamilton said Specialty Interiors is a merit shop company and that the employees choose not to be union. He said the company does not have any problem with the union and said Specialty Interiors has high wages and the same benefits are offered to both field and office employees. Hamilton described the picketers outside of Urban Active as part of a national campaign against merit shop companies. He
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Science students to compete at Olympiad tournament Students from many local school districts will converge Saturday, March 6, at Raymond Walters College to compete in the Cincinnati Regional Science Olympiad tournament. Similar to athletic events, the Science Olympiad tests the academic mettle of student teams in 23 different events. Ranging from anatomy to ecology and from physics lab to meteorology, students rotate through a series of timed experiments designed to test their problemsolving skills as well as their subject knowledge. This year, RWC is hosting one of eight regional tournaments, drawing students from the Greater
Cincinnati area including Finneytown, Wyoming and Loveland. The students compete to win individual and school awards. First- to sixth-place medals will be awarded to students in each event and first- to sixth-place trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each division. Several teams will quality to compete at the Ohio State Science Olympiad Tournament to be April 17 at the Ohio State University. Teams can also reach the National Science Olympiad Tournament by placing in the top two at the Ohio State tournament. The tournament is made possible by the University of Cincinnati, Sycamore School District and
other companies. The public is invited to visit RWC March 6 to watch as these budding scientists compete. Events will run throughout the day, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until 2:20 p.m.. An award ceremony will follow at approximately 4 p.m. at Blue Ash Elementary School, located on the RWC campus at 9555 Plainfield Road. There is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be available. For more information about the regional tournament, visit www.rwc.uc.edu/sci-olympiad/ or contact Steve Schrantz, tournament coordinator, at 777-0781.
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Former Moeller head football coach Gerry Faust and guidance department chair Brother Robert Flaherty have been named honorary chairs of Moeller High School’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Moeller names Faust, Flaherty honorary anniversary chairs This year will mark the beginning of Moeller High School’s 50th anniversary. As part of the commemoration of the school’s golden anniversary, two legendary leaders of Moeller have been named honorary chairs: former head football coach Gerry Faust and guidance department chair Brother Robert Flaherty. Faust was one of eight faculty members when Moeller first opened its doors to 196 freshmen in the fall of 1960 and will always be synonymous with Moeller football. He coached 18 years (19631980) producing a record of 17417-2. He had seven unbeaten seasons, four mythical national titles and five state titles in his last six seasons before he accepted the head football position at Notre Dame University. Faust was also a teacher, an athletic director and a motivating force who continues to inspire countless youth and adults with his faith and passion for excellence, principal Blane Collison said. “Gerry Faust is a Moeller icon, and his leadership has continued throughout the years,” Collison said. Flaherty will be celebrating his 50th anniversary as a Marianist this year and his 47th year as a leader within Moeller. He first came to the school in the fall of 1963 to teach religion, history and serve as the moderator for the Sodality, a co-curricular group that focused on religious and spiritual activities within the school. He then chaired Moeller’s social studies department and later became chair of the guidance department, a position he still holds.
During his tenure at Moeller, Flaherty has held numerous advisory and supervisory positions. As a spiritual leader, Flaherty has served as the school’s football, lacrosse and wrestling chaplain. For 35 years he served as the moderator of the Student Government Program and he has served as the moderator of the National Honor Society since 1999. “Few would realize how many ‘hats’ Brother Flaherty has worn over the years, and he has always worn them with great honor and integrity,” Collison said. Moeller will soon launch a new Web site celebrating the school and its 50th anniversary, www.CelebrateMoeller.org, where the Moeller community can check for more information about the anniversary celebration, its events, the school’s history and more. For example, one of the upcoming anniversary activities is a monthly alumni speaker series held at the Montgomery Inn. Several notable alumni will be featured, including Lt. Col. Dave Thole, Purple Heart recipient, on Friday, March 26, and Adam Molina, global head of business development of the 1798 Global Partners of New York City, on Friday, April 23. The series will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Reservations can be made by sending a check to: Moeller High School, Attn. Debbie Geiger, Advancement Director, 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242. They can also be made by calling 791-1680, ext. 1320, sending an e-mail to Geiger at DGeiger@ Moeller.org, or by visiting www.Moeller.org (click “Alumni,” then “Upcoming Events”).
Online portal gives parents view of children’s academic world Community Press Staff Report Parents of Sycamore Community Schools’ students may access their children’s class assignments and notes through the “Parent Portal” at the district’s Web site at my.sycamoreschools.org. The portal also allows parents
to see their children’s current grades, pay academic and athletic fees online, sign up to receive email or phone messages regarding school closings or delays and access Web sites with resources for parents. For details, call the schools’ technology office at 686-1790.
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Confirmation retreat
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students from All Saints Elementary in Kenwood participated in their confirmation retreat at The Athenaeum of Ohio in Mount Washington. Students were given a tour by seminarians Jim Riehle, Chris Geiger and Brian Archdeacon, who spoke of their call to the priesthood. Here, students listen to Al Cucchetti talk about aspects of the Athenaeum of Ohio.
Sycamore music boosters, students hold Pancake Day The Sycamore Band and Orchestra Boosters will host the 48th annual pancake day 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road. Tickets are $6 and include pancakes, sausage, beverages and free second-helpings of pancakes. Tickets can be purchased from any band or orchestra student or
at Sycamore High the day of the event. Musical entertainment will also be provided by district bands and orchestras. The public is invited to listen to the performances for free. Last year, Sycamore students cooked and served more than 165 gallons of pancake batter, 1,700 cups of coffee, 1,950 cartons of
milk and 250 pounds of sausage to more than 2,000 people. Pancake Day is part of the Sycamore Community Schools Fine Arts Weekend, a free art exhibition at Sycamore High that showcases Sycamore students’ works of art and photography. Proceeds of Pancake Day benefit Sycamore Community Schools music programs.
SCHOOL NOTES Open enrollment
The Schilling School for Gifted Children, 8100 Cornell Road in Symmes Township, has begun its open enrollment period. The school is one of only two schools in the country who exclusively serve gifted students from kindergarten through 12th-grade in a special environment designed to support and enhance their intellectual and psychosocial development. To schedule a time to visit, call 489-8940 or visit www.schillingschool.org.
Kessling wins Spelling Bee
Ali Kessling won the Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School. An eighth-grader at OLSH, Kessling is the daughter of Adrienne Kessling of Montgomery and Ben Kessling of Reading. She will represent OLSH at the WCPO Regional Spelling Bee later this month. Classroom winners are runner-up Sydney Blum, Ethan Nye, Sam Miller, Billy Rinderle and Carly Beckstedt.
Scholarships
Brandon Gerlinger, son of Alicia and Dr. Brooks Gerlinger of Montgomery, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship from Xavier University. He will graduate from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy where he is active in football, service and the National Honor Society. Gerlinger plans to major in classics and biology at Xavier.
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Alex Grzegorzewski, son of Bonnie and Ronald Grzegorzewski of Blue Ash, has accepted an Honor Award from Xavier University.
He will graduate from Sycamore High School where he is active in varsity soccer. Grzegorzewski plans to major in secondary education or business marketing at Xavier.
an e-mail to lhaines@ursulineacademy.org or call the raffle hotline at 791-5794, ext. 1218.
Elizabeth Potter, daughter of James and Cherie Potter of Blue Ash, has accepted a Trustee Scholarship from Xavier University. She will graduate from Sycamore High School where she is active in French Club, Girl Scouts and the National Honor Society. Potter plans to major in natural sciences at Xavier.
Sycamore High School students will host Fashion for the Cure at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, to benefit The Cure Starts Now Foundation, a Cincinnati-based pediatric brain cancer research organization. The event will begin with Sycamore students and staff modeling student-designed garments and formal wear from local retailers. Then, Brooke and Keith Desserich will discuss and sign copies of “Notes Left Behind”, the New York Times best-seller that shares the story of their daughter’s battle against brain cancer. The event will also include a raffle and auction for items, including: Vera Wang housewares, a BCBG scarf with glasses, Coach purses, an electric guitar signed by Peter Frampton, a Carson Palmer jersey, autographed sports memorabilia and a Double Tree Hotel getaway. Tickets are: $10; $15 with an event T-shirt; and $50 that includes VIP seating, an autographed book and an event T-shirt. To order tickets, contact event organizer Val Schwartz at 703-5868.
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Rebecca Lang, a student at Ursuline Academy, was awarded a scholarship from The University of Findlay’s Scholarship Day. Lang, the daughter of Jackie and James Lang of Blue Ash, was one of 180 students from around the country who competed for merit scholarships worth up to $5,000. High-ability students were selected based on high school grade point average and ACT or SAT scores. Lang’s activities include basketball, Sunday school teacher, National Honor Society, French club, Peers as Leaders, House Crew manager and the National Society of High School Scholars.
Car raffle
Ursuline Academy is holding a car raffle. A Jeep Wrangler Sport, a Mazda Miata MX-5 or a VW Beetle convertible will go to the lucky winner for the cost of a $50 ticket. The drawing will be held at Ursuline April 23. If the winner’s transportation tastes are less sporty, a $20,000 cash option is available. Proceeds will benefit the school. To purchase a ticket, visit www.uaraffle.org. For more information, send
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Student of the month
Charleeta Ephraim has been named a student of the month for January at Scarlet Oaks. Ephraim attends Sycamore High School. A junior in the early childhood education program, Ephraim was nominated by instructor Mary Ann Horne. “Charleeta is a positive role model for the preschool children she works with,” Horne said.
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The Sycamore High School girls’ basketball team won a sectional championship Feb. 25 with a 3735 overtime win over Anderson. The key for the Aviators in both the Anderson win and the 37-24 win over Mercy Feb. 22 has been the up-tempo play. “We’ve been trying to play fast and press the entire game, hoping that we’ll have the edge in the last few minutes after wearing teams down,” said Sycamore head coach Paula Hayden. “We got a few steals late in the game against Anderson that sealed it. The defense was great, the offense didn’t show up as much.” The lack of offense is somewhat of a concern for the Aviators, but Hayden feels reassured by the fact Sycamore is playing its best defensive basketball of the season. Sycamore is also starting to get some contributions from unexpected areas. Senior forward Emily Elsbrock is not traditionally a high scorer but scored the first four points of overtime against Anderson and pulled down an astounding 15 rebounds. Junior center Jackie Weber was also a presence in the paint for Sycamore. “I feel like in this next week the post game will only get better and will add another dimension for us,” Hayden said. The Aves are led by Chloe Pavlech and Ashley
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Sycamore High School head coach Paula Hayden pleads her case with a referee during the Division I sectional semifinal against Mother of Mercy at Lakota East Feb. 22. Sycamore trailed 16-14 at halftime but pulled away for a 37-24 win. Schaefer. “They have been the heart and soul of this team,” Hayden said. “They are so dependable and their consistency on both ends of the court is tremendous.” The sectional title win, which Hayden said was Sycamore’s first in at least a
decade, earns the Aviators a third shot at GMC champion Princeton in the next round of the tournament. Sycamore faces Princeton at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Harrison High School. Princeton defeated Sycamore twice this season, but the second was a 37-34
win in which Sycamore struggled shooting from outside, making only one of 17 attempted three-pointers. “They are the elite team in the league, but I have tremendous confidence in my team,” Hayden said. “Defensively, we can match
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Sycamore sophomore Chloe Pavlech scored a game-high 15 points against Mercy. anybody and offensively we’re starting to come around more. The offense can only get better and I think it will.” Hayden said she also expects a big crowd for the district game.
Ursuline aquatics takes 5th at D-I state By Anthony Amorini aamorini@communitypress.com
Breann McDowell fell just short of defending her 2009 Division I state title in the 200-yard freestyle though district titles for a pair of Lion relays softened the blow for the Ursuline senior standout. After winning a state title in the 200 freestyle last winter, McDowell took second place this winter at 1:51.05 during the state finals Saturday, Feb. 27. Regardless of McDowell’s results at state, Ursuline head coach Brad Isham knew the championship season was going to be bittersweet this year, he said. “Beyond their swimming ability, they are great leaders,” Isham said while speaking of McDowell and fellow seniors Cynthia Donovan and Lynn Brotherton. “They are all about the team and they set a great example. “They are setting us up to have great leadership for the next few years even though they are irreplace-
able,” Isham added. Isham explained the Lions were a very team-oriented bunch this winter and Ursuline’s improved performance at districts showcased the program’s progress, the coach said. Ursuline finished second overall at the Division I District Championships on Saturday, Feb. 20, after the Lions took fourth place last winter. The Lions were lifted into second place with a pair of first-place finishes from Ursuline’s 200-yard freestyle relay (1:35.91) and the 400 freestyle relay (3:30.18) at districts. Both relays included Donovan, McDowell and Mary Lynch at districts. Bridget Blood joined the trio in the 200 freestyle relay at districts with Brotherton competing in the 400 freestyle relay. “We hadn’t been able to win those relays before so taking first place in both of them was a huge accomplishment. It was one of their big goals,” Isham said. “The relays are always
Ursuline Lions, D-I State swimming finals
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Ursuline senior Breann McDowell cuts through the water during the 500-yard freestyle race at the Division I Sectional Championships on Saturday, Feb. 13. exciting at the end of the meet and the competition was extremely strong like it always is.” At state, Ursuline took third place in the 200 freestyle relay (1:36.92), fourth place in the 400
freestyle relay (3:32.55) and 15th in the 200 medley relay (1:50.98). Aside from the relays and McDowell in the 200 freestyle, a number of additional Lions also competed at the Division I State
“We hope to have a very big crowd because this is when people really come out and support the team,” she said. “This is the type of game that will make people come out of their houses in winter.”
Championships. “Surviving districts is so difficult so making state is a great accomplishment. There are just so many talented swimmers in this area,” Isham said of his state qualifiers.
A number of Ursuline Academy athletes traveled to C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, OH, for the Division I State Championships Feb. 24-27. Here is a list of the results for Lions in finals during the Division I and Division II State Championships: • 50-yard freestyle: 13, Cynthia Donovan (Ursuline), 24.60. • 200 freestyle: 2, Breann McDowell (Ursuline), 1:51.05. • 500 freestyle: 7, Breann McDowell (Ursuline), 5:00.12; 13, Erin Kirby (Ursuline), 5:06.76. • 100 breaststroke: 6, Bridget Blood (Ursuline), 1:05.54. • 100 butterfly: 11, Lynn Brotherton (Ursuline), 57.94. • 200 individual medley: 15, Hilary Pitner (Ursuline), 2:10.81. • 200 freestyle relay: 3, Ursuline, 1:36.92. • 400 freestyle relay: 4, Ursuline, 3:32.55. • 200 medley relay: 15, Ursuline, 1:50.98.
Moeller captures Division I district wrestling title Community Press Staff Report
The Moeller wrestling team won the Division I district tournament at Fairfield
for the first time since 2007. The Crusaders had four district champions; Stephen Myers (112), Jake Corrill (125), Drew Hammer (130)
and Pierce Harger (152). Moeller narrowly defeated GCL rival Elder for the title, downing the Panthers 166-162. Elder had three
wrestlers lose in the last three weight classes, allowing Moeller to hang on for the championship win. Along with the four
champions, Moeller sent Brendan Walsh (103) to state with a third place finish at districts. Moeller’s Brian MacVeigh
also qualified for state by finishing second in the 119lbs. weight class. Moeller’s Michael Blum qualified as an alternate at 145.
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Letter ridiculous, inaccurate
I am continually dismayed by the stream of absolute rubbish you print in the Viewpoints section. I was surprised to read in the Letters to the Editor section that reader submissions may be edited for “accuracy” among other things. This editorial standard certainly does not seem to have ever been applied to letters spouting off ridiculous inaccuracies and misrepresentations about our president as Ted Day’s letter in the Feb. 17 edition proves yet again. His letter was totally inaccurate on every stated fact about our president and his upbringing. The only part of his letter I can agree with is his closing “May God help us all” but for very different reasons. I am glad all the patriots out there have so much respect for the wisdom of the Founding Fathers and what they wanted 230 years ago (except of course the parts about blacks being slaves, women not voting, and moving or killing all the Indians, which I assume almost half of all conservatives now have some doubts about). Well how about a little respect for the tens of millions of people who actually vote for President Obama in the last election too? It’s their America too, even if you don’t like it. This president was elected by a majority of the American voters to lead this country during very difficult times at home and abroad. If you don’t like him, you can vote for someone else next time around. Don’t worry, the country will still be here. As George W. Bush ably proved, this great country is resilient and strong enough that no president can ruin it, no matter how hard they try. In the meantime please cancel
CH@TROOM Feb. 24 questions
A proposal is in the works that would eliminate Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies responses to non-emergency vehicle lockouts, referring non-emergency lockouts to the sheriff’s office instead of the dispatch center handling the call. Is this a good idea? Why or why not? “I do not think it is the duty of the police to save people who get locked out of their vehicle. This is a job for the AAA or a mechanic. Why should my taxpayer money go to this? When I get locked out of my house I have to get a locksmith and I don’t expect the police to waste their time on my forgetfulness. If it is an emergency (such as a child trapped inside) that is an acceptable use of police time. Otherwise, don’t waste my money!” B.H.
Feb. 10 question
Should governmental bodies limit the amount of time residents can speak at public meetings? Why or why not? “Indeed, there should be a time limit, but it should not be designed or used to discourage or shut down residents who are brave enough and willing to take the time to do their ‘homework’ and attend the meeting. “I am sure it took Mr. Welch many hours and much energy and work to formulate his open letter to the school board (for
my subscription. Since my parrot recently died I have no further use for your fine newspaper. John Schold Shadowhill Way Montgomery
Tea Party fallacies
In the Feb. 17 issue of Northeast Suburban Life, on the Viewpoints page, Janet Phillips has a column, “Join the second American revolution by voting.” I would like to respond to this column. Regardless of how one feels about Ms. Phillips conclusions, there are several mistakes of fact in her column. First, our Constitution is in no sense a static document, as Ms. Phillips implies ... nor is it perfect. It is a living text, altered by amendment and, in one case, by a Civil War. Originally a compromise between Founding Fathers of varying philosophies, the Constitution has been kept current and relevant by each generation’s interpretation. Second, the “confiscatory taxes,” to use Ms. Phillips term, imposed by parliament were, in fact, lower than the taxes paid by Englishmen in England at the same time. It was taxation without representation which the colonists opposed, not taxation in and of itself. As far as I am aware, every citizen in this country is represented in the legislature which passes our taxes. The claim of equivalency with a colonial “tea party” is false on the facts, false on the interpretation. Third, it’s my distinct impression that the king of England at the time of our revolution was not Charles III, but George III. If this is the level of historical accuracy upon which the fallacious analo-
Next questions The Cincinnati Flower Show is getting ready for its second year at Symmes Park in Symmes Township next month. What changes would you like to see for the 2010 Flower Show, whether displays, logistics, set-up, traffic, etc ... ? Would you consider or are you considering a Toyota for your next car, given the company’s recent recalls and safety concerns? Why or why not? Every week The Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to nesuburban@community press.com with Chatroom in the subject line. which he had never received a response). All he was doing is presenting the facts that the public are not privy to reading for themselves – the shareholders/ taxpayers. For the board to shut him down – resulting in his frustration and anger at being held to the ‘letter of the law’ of three minutes – is an outrage, to say the least. It is disrespectful and unprofessional to not consider the ‘spirit of the law’ for which the time limitation was originally intended and designed – that being to have a means of controlling the out of control(able) after much more time than three minutes is being taken by any resident. The board simply did not like or want to hear what Mr. Welch had to say as they never, in reality, do.” M.C.M.
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Did I miss something?
My satellite TV was out two days because of the snow. I thought I had cabin fever not a real fever or did our “current” president issue a executive order eliminating free speech? I thought something happened after reading last week’s Bruce the Bolshevik column (“Time to corner the market on right to free speech,” Feb. 17 Northeast Suburban Life). But no, Bruce Healey was explaining that England has a “speakers corner” where you can voice your complaints about politics, religion etc.... without fear. Sadly, we have no place in this country. Good news Bruce, I remember
when they renovated Fountain Square in 1968, they specifically said if you wanted to voice you opinions in a more public forum, come on down to the “square.” But you don’t need a “square” in America, you can voice your opinions in public from the sidewalk in front of your house.You won’t need a specific day or a ladder. I suggest next time you take a vacation to “The shining city on the hill” (America). You can start at the Old North Church, where Patrick Henry had something to say about England’s freedom. From there you can walk down to Boston harbor and then perhaps to Independence Hall in Philly. There is one place I suggest you don’t go. That would be the place you think has the “best” healthcare in the world. Don’t yell about “free speech” in front of Castro’s house. For if you take a ladder, to expound you “free” thoughts, you might find yourself hanging from that ladder. A proud American citizen living in Montgomery. John Dawson Zig Zag Road Montgomery
Birthers, Tea Partiers don’t help move country
Lately, the Viewpoints expressed in your paper have been one-sided. Your guest columnist this week suggests that we vote against “radical change” and references the Tea Party (”Join the second american revoltuon by voting,” Feb. 17 Northeast Suburban Life). Below that article, I read comments referencing the “Birther” movement. Both con-
tributors are anti-Obama. If your paper has become a forum for the “radical right,” please inform me because I will immediately cancel my subscription. The author of last week’s letter suggests that Obama is “the worst failed president in our 233year history.” He could not possibly be, because George W. Bush had that honor twice. He campaigned as a fiscal conservative, took a surplus and turned it into a whopper of a deficit along with his fellow Republicans who were in charge. He took from the middle class and gave to the “haves” based on an economic theory that did not work, but he insisted on extending. Republicans refuse to take responsibility for that and would prefer to obstruct, rather than lead. Dems and Republicans alike are playing politics rather than fighting for the needs of their constituents. After one year of just saying no to everything, the Republicans think they can earn my vote by default? No way. President Obama did not create this mess and he cannot fix it alone. The Republicans are out now because Americans voted for “change.” So far, we have seen only a dysfunctional government incapable of doing anything to help people. I don’t see how either movement, Birther or Tea Party contributes anything positive to the debate. If I want to hear fearmongers, I will tune in to Fox for some Glenn Beck or listen to Rush Limbaugh. Fanning the flames of anger, fear and hate are not solutions to our problems either. Vickie Hananel Weller Road Montgomery
Over time, tax system should be turned upside down This is an idea that came to me many years ago. Before you call me totally off the wall, be sure you follow the reasoning. I was the production manager in a factory. We were late on deliveries and needed overtime work to satisfy our customers. Often, when I asked employees to work overtime, the answer was, “sorry, but it will increase my taxes.” As years passed, I began to realize the folly of our tax system. The present recession and likely depression make my ideas for recovery seem practical. So, think this through as I have many times over the years. My employees were not stupid. They were reacting to what they considered as excessive taxation. We often make financial decisions based on the tax system. Many of these decisions do not create wealth or jobs for ourselves and others. So, here is my solution. Our tax system is backwards. It penalizes productive people and rewards nonproductive people. Consider my employees. If increased earnings were taxed at a lower rate they would work longer and have a better income. The resulting production would have increased our sales and more jobs would be created. The
money earned by our employees would have been spent in local stores and created still more wealth and jobs. What about Edward Levy the wealthy? Community Won’t the lower on Press guest taxes increased columnist income cause them to just become richer? Well, wealth is not a dirty word. They would react just like the working folks. Many would work harder and invest more in productive assets. As it is now, there are many nonproductive ways to retain income. Many of them have the ability to simply raise their salaries to cover their lifestyle. This doesn’t help the working folks. Their increased taxes merely go to the government and are used for mostly nonproductive political pay backs. How many products of the government do you really buy? The two things I want to emphasize are that working people are not stupid and the rich are not evil. A tax system based on generating wealth and incentives to
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both work and create jobs is in the best interest of all citizens. The simplified system I propose would be a simple flat tax that is modestly graduated to start with a small rate at halfway between the poverty level and the median income. It would increase modestly up to the median income and then decrease to 50 percent of the median rate after that. Those who earn more than the median income would pay that rate plus the reduced added taxes. A percentage of all income would be excluded from taxation if it is placed in certified retirement and medical savings accounts. All this could be done on one sheet of paper by the vast majority of the population. This would eliminate the huge costs of preparation and administration that we all pay. Many people who would benefit most by this system would be the working folks. Tax receipts by the government would increase and the economy would flourish if we simply kept expenditures below receipts. Why can’t the highly educated bureaucrats see this? Or, don’t they want to? Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
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From left: Kaleb Mace, Austin Davis, Josh Finamore and Todd Phillips were all selected by members of the Deer Park Business Association to work together to create a logo for the business association.
Students help create business group’s logo By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Four students are making their mark on Deer Park. Deer Park High School students Kaleb Mace, Austin Davis, Josh Finamore and Todd Phillips were selected by members of the Deer Park Business Association to design the group’s logo. Donna Farrell, business association treasurer and manager of First National Bank, said there was a fourway tie between the students receiving the most votes for their logo creations. “Four students instead of just one (will) have the chance to work with our professional graphic design person ... plus get a valuable lesson on working together as a team,” Farrell said.
The four students will work with Darrell Williams, owner of Cow Dog Design, a Web site design company in Deer Park, to create the logo for the business association that will incorporate all four of the boys’ ideas into one lasting logo. “The four students (can) feel proud knowing that they contributed to the creation of the logo that will be uesd for years and years to come,” Farrell said. Williams will meet with the students on the in-service day Feb. 26 to create the logo which will be unveiled at a later business association meeting. Farrell said the business association will continue to work with the high school students like Mace, Davis, Finamore and Phillips and are in the planning stages of creating a scholarship for a Deer Park student.
THINGS TO DO Film winners
Mayerson JCC is hosting the JCC Afternoon Series: Film Festival Winners from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village. See “To Die in Jerusalem,” a documentary exploring story of Israeli teen Rachel Levy, victim of a suicide bomber named Ayat alAkhras, a Palestinian schoolgirl who bore an uncanny resemblance to Levy. The cost is $1. Reservations are required. Call 761-7500 or visit www.jointhej.org.
Gem show
Sharonville Convention Center is hosting the GemStreet USA Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. See vendors specializing in gems, jewelry, beads, crystals and more. Admission is $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 11 and under. Call 216521-4367 or visit www.gemstreetusa.com.
Gardening class
Sycamore Township is hosting gardening classes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in the Schuler Community Room at Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road, Sycamore Township. Get ideas and tips for great
lawns, new products and landscape methods. The event is free. Call 791-8447.
Make cheese
Grailville Education and Retreat Center is hosting “Cheese Making and More: A Culinary Retreat” at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland. It concludes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7. Get hands-on experience with making yogurt, fromage blanc, ricotta and mozzarella cheese and discuss how hard cheeses are made. It includes samples to take home. Open to ages 18 and up. The cost is $190 overnight, $175 commuter. Reservations are required. Call 683-2340 or visit http://bit.ly/6MjYme.
Dinner benefit
The Wellness Community is hosting “Great Food for a Great Cause” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 8, at National Exemplar, 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. Purchase dinner and National Exemplar donates proceeds to benefit Wellness Community’s free Cancer Support Programs. Reservations are recommended. Call 271-2103.
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Megan Peddicord and Dr. Jana Imperial work with a Dr. Robert Fox, Diane Brown, Julie Orihood and Penny Logan. patient (seated.)
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Free day of dentistry is a smiling success Dr. Michael T. Westendorf was out to change lives by offering free smiles to those in need of dental work. Westendorf hosted his first Dentistry From The Heart event along with his team of eight additional dentists and 27 volunteers. Altogether, the team saw 104 patients in need of dental work, giving away more than $27,000 in services. Dentistry From The Heart (DFTH) is a national non-profit organization with a simple mission – making people smile. Founded in 2001 by a dentist in New Port Richey, Fla., DFTH was created to aid those in need, including the growing population of under-insured Americans. More than 100 million Americans lack dental insurance, and more than 29 percent of adults have untreated cavities. Without events like DFTH, dental care simply isn’t an option for many of the uninsured. To date, DFTH has helped more than 5,000 patients and provided over $1 million in dental care. “Now more than ever, I know there
Terri Fox and Dr. Glenn Waters work with a patient.
Dr. Michael Westendorf and Karen Franciosi work with a patient (seated.) are people out there that need my services, but have no means to afford them – whether they’re out of a job or just don’t have dental insurance. This Dentistry From The Heart event is my
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way of giving back to the community, and being there for the people who are in need of dental work,” Westendorf said. The event took place at Westendorf General Dentistry, at 11147 Montgomery Road, Suite 100 in Cincinnati. Starting at 8 a.m. and ending shortly before midnight, Westendorf and his volunteers treated 104 patients. For more information, visit www.WestendorfDDS.com or the organization’s national Web site at www.dentistryfromtheheart.org. Dentistry From The Heart is a registered non-profit organization that offers free dental work for people who need it. Dr. Vincent Monticciolo founded the organization as a means to give back to the community and address the growing number of people without dental insurance. In the past eight years, Dentistry From The Heart events have contributed more than $1 million in free dentistry and helped more than 5,000 patients across the country.
AJC hosts community Seder March 17 American Jewish Committee, dedicated to global Jewish advocacy, will celebrate Passover, the festival of freedom, at the Mayerson Jewish Community Center in Amberley Village with the 17th annual AJC Community Intergroup Seder Wednesday, March 17. AJC invites people of varied religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds – diplomats, church groups, high school students, and the public – to share the Passover holiday’s theme of freedom for all by joining in the ritual. Rabbi Gary P. Zola, director of the
American Jewish Archives at Hebrew Union College, will officiate at the popular event. All who attend will read from the Haggadah, the retelling of the Biblical story of the Exodus from Egypt. Dozens of AJC volunteers will serve ritual foods, host the lunch, and answer questions asked by the people at their tables. Because the AJC Seder takes place at noon instead of the usual sunset hour, grape juice will be served instead of wine.
For Seder reservations at $12, call 621-4020 before March 10. After the Seder, guests may take an optional tour of the sanctuary of the adjacent Rockdale Temple. AJC seeks a secure Jewish future in a more just world, fights all forms of bigotry, supports human and civil rights, works for a secure and democratic Israel, and improves intergroup relations through the Community Intergroup Seder, as well as the Simon Lazarus Human Relations Awards for high school volunteers.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, M A R C H 4
CIVIC
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Bring monetary donations only in the form of check, money order or credit card. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 8188 Montgomery Road. Collection and distribution of children’s books for families and children in need through local non-profit and community organizations. 891-7170. Kenwood.
EDUCATION
AARP Tax Assistance, noon-5 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Attendees get help with taxes. For seniors. Free. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village. The Practice of Poetry: A Writing Workshop Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Workshops based on belief that all the things that make good poetry including paying attention to the interaction of our inner lives and the outer world, making time for reflection, nurturing supportive relationships, honest assessment of what works and what doesn’t and careful discernment as to what we keep and what we let go. $175 weekly, $115 bi-weekly. Registration required. 6832340; www.grailville.org/home.php?ID=39&eventid=921. Loveland.
FILMS
JCC Afternoon Series: Film Festival Winners, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. “To Die in Jerusalem.” Documentary exploring story of Israeli teen Rachel Levy, victim of suicide bomber named Ayat al-Akhras, a Palestinian schoolgirl who bore an uncanny resemblance to Levy. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. $1. Reservations required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brent Weinbach, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 college and military night. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288; http://www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. F R I D A Y, M A R C H 5
CIVIC
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 891-7170. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Lenten Fish Fry, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive, All-you-can-eat fried cod, shrimp, grilled chicken breast, cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, bread desserts and drinks. Carryout available. $9, $5 carryout only, $4 ages 5-10, free ages 3 and under. 891-8527. Blue Ash.
Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. All Saints Church, 8939 Montgomery Road. Marge Schott Parish Center. Includes fried cod, grilled salmon, tilapia, shrimp, pizza, fries, sweet potato fries, macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes, salad, coleslaw and applesauce. Carryout available. Cash only. $1-$8.50. Presented by All Saints Parish. 792-4600; http://www.allsaints.cc. Sycamore Township. St. Columban Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road. Salmon, fried cod, shrimp, cheese pizza, sandwiches, gourmet or tossed salad, baked potato, fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, beer, soft drinks and bottled water. Drive-through and walk-in carryout available. $1-$9. 683-0105; www.stcolumban.org. Loveland. Fish Fry, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Church, 7121 Plainfield Road. Cafeteria. Includes fried or baked fish, shrimp, pizza, macaroni and cheese and beverages. Desserts and carryout available. $1-$7.50. 791-3238. Deer Park.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Starry, Starry Night, 7 p.m. Ursuline Academy, 5535 Pfeiffer Road. Besl Theatre. Broadway singer/actress Sharon Wheatley with Jump ‘n Jive Show Band, UA Capella Choir, US student soloists and others. Cabaret style. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Cash bar of beer and wine. Benefits Besl Theatre upgrades. $35. 791-5791, ext. 1252. Blue Ash.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brent Weinbach, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; http://www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
World Day of Prayer, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church, 5125 Drake Road. Pray for the needs of the world. Free. 831-9449. Indian Hill.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Humana Guidance Center, 11316 Montgomery Road. Presentation covers free and low-cost services for older adults and caregivers, including in-home care, transportation, Meals on Wheels and more. Free. Reservations required. 2472100. Symmes Township. S A T U R D A Y, M A R C H 6
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Needle Felted Rabbit, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Loveland Art Studios on Main, 529 Main Ave. Lower level. Advanced class. Make 15-inchtall jointed rabbit using hand-dyed roving and felting needles. Bring four medium size buttons to use for jointed arms. Bring additional buttons for eyes or use roving. $75. Presented by Nieberding Fiber Arts. 722-6719; www.nieberdingfiberarts.com. Loveland.
CIVIC
Half Pint Library Book Drive, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 891-7170. Kenwood.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Team Challenge Meeting, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Free. Presented by Team Challenge. 772-3550; www.ccteamchallenge.org. Montgomery.
COOKING CLASSES
Cheese Making and More: A Culinary Retreat, 5 p.m. Concludes 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road. Handson experience with making yogurt, fromage blanc, ricotta and mozzarella cheese and discuss how hard cheeses are made. Includes samples to take home. Ages 18 and up. $190 overnight, $175 commuter. Reservations required. 6832340; http://bit.ly/6MjYme. Loveland.
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FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
You Deserve a Night Out, 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Sushi and select wine bottles available at 30 percent off. Reservations suggested. 554-1040. Blue Ash.
HOME & GARDEN
Gardening Classes, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road. Schuler Community Room. Ideas and tips for great lawns, new products and landscape methods. Presented by staff of Bloomin Garden Centre. Free. Presented by Sycamore Township. 791-8447. Sycamore Township.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456; http://www.guitarlovers.net. Sycamore Township. Blues Merchants, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road. 247-9933; www.myspace.com/bluesmerchants. Montgomery.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Cincinnati Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. “Symphonic Romance.” Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Community Orchestra. 791-7815; www.thecco.org. Montgomery.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Rhythm N Blue Ash, 8 p.m. Featuring The Hunt Family Fiddlers. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; http://www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/con certs.htm. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - WORLD
The Hunt Family, 8 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Family of nine performs Irish step dancing and mix of Celtic, bluegrass and popular tunes. Part of Rhythm ‘n’ Blue Ash Series. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; http://www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/con certs.htm. Blue Ash.
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The Hunt Family Fiddlers perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Rhythm N Blue Ash at Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road, at the Muntz Theater. It is family friendly. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $12, $10 advance. Call 745-5705 or visit www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/concerts.htm. S U N D A Y, M A R C H 7
ART OPENINGS Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road. Reception. Includes food and meet-the-artists. Local artists present 50-60 works. Most pieces available for purchase. Exhibit continues through April 5. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery. LECTURES
The How of Happiness: A Science and Practice, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center Loveland, 10681 Loveland Madeira Road. Information on how to increase happiness and get the life you want. With Sonja Lyubomirsky and Donna Mayerson. Benefits Jewish Family Service. Ages 18 and up. $85, $70 advance for professionals; $25, $20 advance. Registration required. Presented by Jewish Family Service. 766-3352; www.jfscinti.org/moses10.htm. Loveland.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brent Weinbach, 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; http://www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Brent Weinbach, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Go Bananas, 984-9288; http://www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. An Evening of Laughter, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Temple Sholom, 3100 Longmeadow, Laughs provided by four comedians with local roots. Dinner included. Ages 18 and up. Benefits Temple Sholom Sisterhood. $18. Presented by Temple Sholom Sisterhood. 791-1330. Amberley Village.
SCHOOLS
SPECIAL EVENTS
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Open House, 10:30 a.m. The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, 8845 Governor’s Hill Drive, Suite 100, Attendees invited to learn more about school’s programs, discuss educational goals, tour facilities and learn about tuition scholarship opportunities. Free. Presented by The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati. 8332430; www.artinstitutes.edu/cincinnati. Symmes Township.
Party Planning Showcase, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Event planning showcase with vendors, bakeries, photographers, prizes and more. Free. 7936627, 621-3145; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ART EXHIBITS Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Community of Christ Church, 623 Paxton Ave. Promoting heart and soul of crochet for crocheters of all skill levels. $20 annual membership. Presented by Southwest Ohio Crochet Guild. 683-1670; www.southwestohiocrochetguild.net. Loveland.
EDUCATION
What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave. Presentation series for parents and caregivers on reading, comprehension development and current research. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 531-7400. Blue Ash. JCC Krav Maga Workshop, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Learn basics of Israeli self defense. Ages 16 and up. $30. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cincy Dance Studio, 8143 Camargo Road. Suite B, $10. Registration required. 859-630-7040; www.cincydance.com. Madeira.
Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.
CIVIC
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.greenacres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
LECTURES
Images of the Past, 7 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, Special presentation by Jenny Shives and Randle Egbert about local resident Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962). $3, free to GLHSM members. Reservations recommended. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseum.org. Loveland.
RELIGIOUS - COMMUNITY ON STAGE - COMEDY Untold Stories of Jewish History, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Listen to Torah stories that are not well-known. Free. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspiring comics, amateurs and professionals . Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery.
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ART EXHIBITS Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road. Local artists present 50-60 works. Most pieces available for purchase. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. Through April 5. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
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Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Music Hall, for a show of Chinese dance and music. The company is a group of artists who share in a vision of cultural renewal and are classically trained Chinese dancers, choreographers, musicians and vocalists. The performance is part of a 20-country world tour. Tickets are $125, $90, $70, $50, and $30. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Look Good.. Feel Better, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road. For women undergoing cancer treatment. Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Free. Registration required. 888-227-6446, option 2. Montgomery.
PROVIDED The Weston Art Gallery hosts “Canstruction,” a canned goods sculpture exhibit highlighting the issue of hunger in Greater Cincinnati and benefiting the Freestore Foodbank. The exhibit is through March 15 and open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It is free. The public is encouraged to bring canned food items to donate to the Freestore Foodbank. The gallery is at 650 Walnut St. Visit www.freestorefoodbank.org.
Life
March 3, 2010
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Can there be a thrill in monotony? Two ways can lead us to more deeply drink of life. One way is that of awareness. We overlook too much meaning, perceive only the veneer, and don’t take enough time to pan for the gold of understanding. As a remedy for superficiality a psychologist might begin by mentioning Plato’s belief that “an unexamined life is not worth living.” To encourage the same awareness a spiritual counselor might facetiously suggest an unaware adult replace the line from a child’s bedtime prayer, “if I should die before I wake…” with, “if I should wake before I die.” Many times I have written of deepening our awareness in life. Today I suggest a secondary mode. It is a paradoxical suggestion – gain the appreciation of life by insights into monotony. Modern minds hate monotony. The repetitious has little attraction. “Been there, seen it, done that,”
peeked through chapel window into our sleepy eyes, the musicians began our opening song. It was a song made popular years before by Cat Stevens: “Morning has broken like the first morning; blackbird has spoken like the first bird…” I still remember its impact. The lyrics brought home to me the wonderful repetition of God’s creative act that is repeated each day. Suddenly, I looked on the monotony (?) of each morning as part of God’s romance of us – using the monotony of daily beauty as a reminder of the primordial beauty with which he first endowed the world. Because God is full of life, he can also enjoy the thrill that comes from sameness as well as newness. “I can imagine Almighty God, with something of the joy and exuberance that belongs to a child, saying each morning to the sun, ‘Do it again,’ and every
and forward, not here or within. Repetition of what is experienced now only breeds boredom and monotony. But couldn’t the contrary be true? Instead of saying that those who are full of life hate monotony, couldn’t we say that those who are actually full of life also find a positive thrill in monotony? A child is certainly full of life. Yet, if we play a fun game with a child or do an amusing trick, they’ll say, “Do it again.” If we tell them a story, they won’t say Aunt Edna already told me that. They’ll most likely say, “Tell me again.” Patiently build a house of cards, and after it falls they’ll say “Do it again.” The child is an innocent spark of a God who delights in the new as well as in repetition. I remember the impact on me when, as seminarian, I heard an old song in a new way. One morning, at an early springtime Mass, as the sunlight
we say as if to avoid repeating what we think we already know. C u l t u r a l l y, the modern mind hates the monotony of the Father Lou same spouse, Guntzelman the same car, the same fashion, Perspectives the same morals, and a commitment to anything permanent. We think that makes us more free. So we frenetically search for new thrills, new chemical or experiential highs, new religions, extreme sports, etc. – anything to avoid being swallowed by monotony. Adherents of this search for the new might argue thus: everything that is full of life loves change because life is ever changing. Life is always looking ahead
evening saying to the moon and stars, ‘Do it again,’ and every springtime saying to the daisies, ‘Do it again,’” wrote Bishop Fulton Sheen. God has the eternal appetite of the vibrancy manifested in infancy. We have sinned and grown old, but our Father is younger than we. The repetition of nature may not be mere monotonous reoccurrence but a divine encore for our enjoyment. And some day, after we have struggled with our life-dramas and repetitive problems – and become victorious through God’s grace – we, too, may be called again and again as a curtain-call before the universe. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@ communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Plates, bill of sale needed to protect car sellers With car dealers offering deals on new cars these days, more and more people are considering selling their old cars. But, if you’re planning on selling your car on your own, a word of warning so you don’t get stung like a local man. Jason Korte is a 22-yearold college student from North College Hill who wanted to sell his truck. He advertised on the Internet, found a buyer and got paid in cash. He said he thought he did everything right, but ended up losing his driving privileges and more. “The buyer and I went to the title office and we basically signed the title, transferred it. But, looking back now he didn’t have the proof of insurance with him nor did he have his driver’s license – and they still let us do the title transfer,” said Korte. Korte had signed the back of his title and the buyer signed acknowledging the odometer statement. “I did not have the tools to take the license plates off the car, so when the buyer
went next door to take care of the registration he said he’d take care of it. I he Howard Ain guess went in Hey Howard! there and did nothing. He left my license plates on the car,” Korte said. Korte didn’t learn what had happened until three months later when that buyer ran into a parked car. Korte got stuck with a bill from that car owner’s insurance company. “They’re saying I owe them damages of around $7,800. I called them and said I didn’t have a wreck and didn’t know what they were talking about,” he said. “They said it was about a red truck that I let my friend drive, and that I didn’t have insurance. I said I had sold that truck to him,” Korte said. It turns out that sale was never recorded by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles –
and remember Korte had left his license plates on the car. Failing to take your license plates from a car you sell is actually against the law. Korte’s driver’s license has now been suspended because he didn’t have insurance on the truck he still legally owned. The BMV said Korte must settle with the insurance company before he’ll be allowed to drive again. “I don’t even know what to do. It’s driving me nuts. They’re saying I owe them more than $7,000 before I can even start driving,” Korte said. Technically, the insurance company can also go after the driver who ran into the parked car. But, that person was sentenced to a year in jail after being convicted of drunk driving and driving on a suspended license. Korte is now trying to provide proof he had actually sold the vehicle and received payment. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers several tips for selling your car.
• Always stay with the buyer until you see the vehicle transferred into the buyer’s name. • Always take your license plates with you, which guarantees that the
buyer must get his own plates. • Finally, always make up a bill of sale and get it signed and dated by both parties – keeping a copy of the original for yourself.
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Spice up your Lenten fish dish with salsa At the beginning of Lent, I bring out my Mom’s ancient hand-hewn wooden bowl from Lebanon and sit it on the c o u n t e r. Whenever I peel a yellow onion, the Rita p a p e r y Heikenfeld skins go the Rita’s kitchen into bowl. Yesterday, our youngest grandchild, little Eva who will be 2 years old this week, helped pull the skins from the onions for the first time. She will join her cousins the day before Easter helping me color the eggs with natural colorings, like the onion skins, turmeric, beet
juice, red cabbage, etc. I’ll share the recipe as we get closer to Easter. Lent is a great time to eat less meat, so the recipe I’m sharing today for tilapia is a good one to get you started.
Tilapia with tomatoes and capers salsa
4 pieces tilapia or salmon
Brush with a bit of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Run under broiler about four to six minutes, turning the fish over if thick. Or sauté. Just don’t overcook it. Check out my blog on www.cincinnati.com/lol for vegetarian recipes for Lent.
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⁄2 cup chopped parsley 1-2 tablespoons capers, drained (I like 2) 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional but very good) 1 scant tablespoon minced garlic Several tablespoons of olive oil – go to taste Salt and pepper to taste
John T’s mock turtle soup
For Lucine Erb, a Hilltop Press reader.
11⁄2 pounds ground beef 3 quarts HOT water 20 to 30 gingersnaps 1 large onion 1 medium carrot 1 lemon 2 ounces Worcestershire sauce 1 small bottle ketchup (14-ounce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon pepper 4 hard-boiled eggs (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons sherry wine (or vinegar) Small bag of pickling
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Place the meat and gingersnaps in the hot water and allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Grind or grate the onion and the carrot and add to mixture. Slice the lemon paper thin and add to mixture. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Suspend bag of pickling spice into mixture. Cook over a low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Stir frequently. Add finely chopped eggs about half-hour before finish. Add wine (or vinegar). Cool quickly by placing in sink of cold water. When cool, place in refrigerator until ready for use. Mixture will keep for a week or more if refrigerated. Can also be frozen for later use. Enjoy!
Barleycorn’s dressing: Reader Kathy Snow said Barleycorn’s Bleu Cheese dressing is sold by the jar at each location. Pudding w/out milk or eggs: For Pat Kremer, a Recorder reader, who wants to make it for someone on a restricted diet due to illness. San Antonio Parish pizza: Mike, a Glendale reader, remembers the pizza served at this church during summer festivals in the 1960s. “The festivals were held in a lot across from the little Italian church on Queen City Avenue in South Fairmount.” It was prepared in the church basement and was square, heavy on seasonings, simple, yet different from restaurant-style pizza.
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Chicken like old Tasty Bird, Kenwood Plaza store. Bridge Café Milford’s maple bacon dressing and chicken salad Karlos, Springdale’s country penne pasta. Whiskey’s Restaurant,
Lawrenceburg’s peanut coleslaw and hearty nobean Texas chili. Jeff Ruby’s macadamia ice cream pie with ganache topping.
Goetta origin update
I can’t wait to share this information with Mark Balasa of Glier’s Meats – they make a great goetta. Charlene Mecklenburg, Manfred Schnetzer and Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann, president of the German-American Citizens League and curator of the German Heritage Museum in Cleves, all sent in fascinating information about the origins of goetta. Turns out it comes from northern Germany, and those folks who immigrated to our area carried the goetta-making tradition with them. More on our Web version of this column. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. Email columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
REUNIONS Madeira High School Class of 1964 – is conducting its 35th reunion on June 25 and 26. Members of the classes of 1963 and 1965 are also invited. For more information, contact larrytuttle@gmail.com, or go to www.madeira1964.com.
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Residents of Sayler Park before 1980 – are invited to the Sayler Park Reunion from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until the street lights come on), Saturday, May 29, at Lee’s Shelter in Fernbank Park (old River Park).
Rain date is June 5. Attendees should bring their own food for their families along with chairs, ice, coolers, games, cornhole boards, horseshoes, etc. Attendees are also asked to bring any old photos they have. Call Kim Jacobs Harmeyer at 347-6105, or Al Richardson at 378-2454.
25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. Contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at janicewilkins51@netzero.com.
Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m. Friday, June
Madeira High School Class of 1975 – is having its 35th reunion on June 25 and 26. Contact Brad or Cathy Frye at 561-7045 or
gallofrye@cinci.rr.com, Tricia Smith Niehaus at 769-5337 or suah@fuse.net or Ed Klein at EKlein5@aol.com for information. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford. Contact Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.
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Church hosts benefit concert held 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Good Shepherd Lutheran, 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood. With no guarantee the boiler at the church at 1208 Race St. would be up and running in time, “the decision was made last night” to move the event, Good Shepherd Senior Pastor Larry Donner said. The benefit is designed
to introduce the classics to new audiences and engage families in great music. It is the work of a task force of Lutheran churches which is working to support the ministries of First Lutheran, which include community meals, reading programs, a homeless shelter, and pastoral care for those dealing with mental illness or alcoholism.
The family-friendly concert features some of Cincinnati’s premier brass and string musicians who have volunteered to perform and answer questions about the music and their instruments. Cost is $25, with a maximum of $75 for a family. For tickets, visit www.firstlutherancincy.org or call 891-1700.
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The Hunt Family of Chesapeake, Va., a clan of fiddlers, will perform its blend of Celtic and bluegrass tunes with its world-ranked Irish step-dancing at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Muntz Theater at Raymond Walters College in Blue Ash.
Paul V. Kelley has joined the United States Army under the delayed entry program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Kelley, a 2001 graduate of Goshen High School, will
The Montgomery Woman’s Club held its annual holiday luncheon at the Kenwood Country Club. Joe Galyon was the featured entertainer with a medley of seasonal piano music. Galyon is adjunct professor of keyboard at Northern Kentucky University teaching piano and keyboard skills. He is also director of music at Church of the Saviour United Methodist in Montgomery. The Montgomery Woman’s Club meetings are open to all and are held on the third Thursday of each month, September through May, and alternate between daytime and evening. Members need not be residents of Montgomery. For additional information, visit www.montgomerywomansclub.org or call 852-1901. From left: Annette Phipps, Joe Galyon and Kathy Takanen.
The performers include a couple and their seven children, who range in age from 11 to 20 years old. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show for adults. The cost is $5 for children and students. Call 7455705 or visit www.rwc. uc.edu for tickets.
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POLICE REPORTS BLUE ASH
Arrests/citations
Aaron Houghton, 36, 249 Clifton Ave. Apartment 1F, felony warrant, drug possession at 5959 Kellogg Ave., Feb. 17.
Incidents/investigations Aided case
At 2801 Cunningham Drive, Feb. 17.
A woman said someone took a gold ring with one ruby and two diamonds, value $2,100 at 9596 Linfield Drive, Feb. 11. A woman said someone took $100 from a purse in her vehicle at 4500 Cornell Road, Feb. 11. A man said someoone took a Gateway 17-inch laptop with Windows 7, value $1,200 at 9470 Conklin Ave., Feb. 19. A woman said someone drew a check for $392 on her account at 4719 Alma Ave. apartment 201, Feb. 19. A woman said someone took a book of personal checks, value $10 at 19 Carpenter's Run, Feb. 22.
A woman said someone broke out the front passenger side window on a vehicle, $200 damage at 3781 Fox Run Drive, Feb. 11.
Criminal simulation
Someone passed a counterfeit $50 bill at Speedway at 4775 Cornell Road, Feb. 12.
Dog bite
At 11255 Reed Hartman Highway, Feb. 20.
Found property
Someone found a Texas truck plate, 97RJK6 at 9525 Kenwood Road apartment 1, Feb. 13.
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Someone took an Adidas Jabulani World Cup soccer ball, value $150, from Soccer Village at 11466 Deerfield Road apartment G, Feb. 20. A woman said someone took a passenger side grill piece, value $150, from a vehicle at Kroger at 4100 Hunt Road, Feb. 21. A woman said someone took $325.70 at 9270 Deercross Park-
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Two people said someone broke into vehicles and took a Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS, value $200; a Garmin Nuvi GPS, value $400; a Cobra XRS969 radar detector, value $160; a Cobra radar detector, value $160; a Tom Tom GPS, value $200, and an Apple iTrip, value $40 at 4894 Hunt Road, Feb. 11.
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Sarai Goldhoff, 21, 9827 Catalpa Woods Court, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Feb. 8. Carletta Davis, 22, 1564 W. Galbraith Road, theft at 7800 Montgomery Road, Feb. 8.
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Victim threatened with gun and money removed at 10809 Montgomery Road, Feb. 4.
Identity fraud
Reported at 1989 Buckland Drive, Feb. 6.
Theft
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10590 Deerfield Road: Woodruff Diana R. to Sawnani Hemant & Alpa Gurbani; $130,000. 10590 Deerfield Road: Woodruff Diana R. to Sawnani Hemant & Alpa Gurbani; $130,000. 6145 Samstone Court: Wells Fargo
Bank N.A. Tr to Choice Larry L. Jr.; $254,500. 7860 Jolain Drive: Garry Brasch Custom Homes Inc. to Lemay Emile P. & Darya; $560,000. 9119 Kemper Road: Correa Maria Tr & Laston S. Charriez Tr to National Residential Nominee Services Inc.; $565,000.
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11456 Brittany Woods Lane: U.S. Bank National Association Tr to Summe Eric W. & Bonnie S.; $335,000. 3993 Belfast Ave.: Jester Jared M. & Carol A. to Alcorn Maretta Ruth & Kenneth E.; $120,000.
5796 Bayberry Drive: Davis Brian P. & Sarah L. to Brockman Timothy & Jamie; $309,000. 8043 Silkyrider Court: Fraza George L. & Brenda to Leblanc Richard & Christine; $390,000. 8123 Startinggate Lane: Boykins Billy C. Jr. & Glenda F. to Suh Kendall & Eunjin; $560,000. 8716 Pine Road: Sears Charles David @ 4 to Sferra Ross; $85,000.
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Religion
JFS program on increasing happiness Services. She will link research in positive psychology and character strengths to clinical Lyubomirsky practice. “The How of Happiness: A Science and Practice” will be held at the Receptions Conference Center, 10681 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Seating is limited. The program is designed for both the general community and professionals. The session for the general community with Lyubomirsky is 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; admission is $20 by March 4 or $25 at the door. Professionals receiving 4.0 CEUs, MCEs, RCHs, CCEUs, contact hours, or a certificate of completion will continue with Mayerson until 5:15 p.m.; professional registration is $70 by March 4 or $85 at the door. Continuing educational units in up to two of the following areas are available for professionals: chemical dependency, counseling, life coach, marriage and family therapy, nursing home administrators, occupational therapy, psychology, social work (reciprocal for nursing), and teaching. Additional certificates of completion are available if needed. To register or for sponsorship information, go to www.jfscinti.org or contact Sandee at 766-3352 or sgolden@jfscsinti.org.
Brecon United Methodist Church
Sunday Worship Services are 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. The church is at 7388 East Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.
Church of God of Prophecy
The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.
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Connections Christian Church
The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.
Hartzell United Methodist
The cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children (ages 5-10), and free for children under age 4. Ladies of the church provide the homemade baked desserts. Another bible study, “The Life We Share,” a comparative study of the major world religions will meet with Pastor Roberts each Monday through March 22. Bring your bible. Sunday Worship Services are 9 and 10:30 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s School is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. Youth Groups, Bible Studies weekly; Childcare and Transportation provided. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.
The church is hosting Lenten Fish Frys from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through April 2. Menu of macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, bread, desert and drink will be served with entree choices of shrimp basket, two-piece grilled chicken breast, two slices cheese pizza or All-You-Can-Eat-Icelandic-Cod.
The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles
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that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
Northern Hills Synagogue
Shabbat evening services begin at 8 p.m. Friday, March 5. Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6. The congregation will welcome members who have joined over the past 2 years. A luncheon will follow services. There is no charge. The Sisterhood will host a Card Crafting Workshop at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 7. Judy Workman will demonstrate how to craft greeting cards using stamps, ribbons and embellishments. The synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, Deerfield Township; 9316038; www.nhs-cba.org.
Trinity Community Church
“Heaven” is coming to the church. The Lenten series, based on the book “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn, is from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evenings through March 24. Call the church office at 791-7631. The church is at 3850 East Galbraith Road, Dillonvale; 791-7631.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27. All are welcome. It is a free family event. Summer Vacation Bible School will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 21-25; and 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 26-30. Registration begins April 1. Senior Men meet at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for lunch and fellowship. Men’s Basketball meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the church gym. All able bodied men (and maybe not so able bodied men) are invited for some exercise. The church is located at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
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9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Sunday Eve Service 7:00 pm Wednesday Family Night
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101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
UNITED METHODIST
NON-DENOMINATIONAL FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 8130 East Kemper Rd. (1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
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Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available
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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Forum Pastor: Josh Miller Baby sitter provided Visit our website at: http://ascensionlutheranchurch.com
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683-2525
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Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
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Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH
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LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services Worship Service........................10:00am Church School............................11:15am CONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
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Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
Good Shepherd (E LCA) 513.891.1700
(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott
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PRESBYTERIAN BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN
4309 Cooper Rd. At Reed Hartman Hwy 791-1153 • www.bapcweb.net Rev. Michael Brewer, Pastor • 9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages • 10:30 AM Worship Nursery Care Provided Fellowship Hour following Worship Service
MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am
Church School for Everyone 10:10 am
Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times
Montgomery Presbyterian Church
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7701 Kenwood Rd.
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The church is hosting a light sandwich supper at 6 p.m. every Wednesday during Lent in the fellowship hall. All the fixins for a sandwich buffet and a salad will be provided. Following a short time for gathering, Pastor Josh lead a series of discussions on “being Lutheran.” Taken from the small catechism, these discussions are designed to engage those new to the Lutheran tradition and as a “refresher” for those who have been part of the Lutheran tradition for many years. A worship service will follow immediately at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome. The topics for each week’s discussion are: March 3, Apostle’s Creed, A Heart of Flesh; March 10, Lord’s Prayer, Be Still and Know; March 17, Baptism, Be Not Afraid; March 24, Communion, Sighs Too Deep for Words. The Lenten series is also Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288.
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "The GPS of Life: Loving Your Enemies"
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township of Hamilton County, Ohio, will meet with the Finance and Audit Committee on March 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for purpose of discussing the proposed 2010 Perma nent Appropriations. The meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg, 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 1010605/1541117
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Learning to increasing happiness in your daily life will be the focus of the day when Jewish Family Service’s seventh annual Miriam O. Smith Educational Series presents “The How of Happiness: A Science and Practice” Sunday, March 7. This program is open to the entire community and also offers a wide variety of professional continuing educational units. Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of the bestseller, “The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want,” will be the keynote speaker. Lyubomirsky is internationally renowned for her research on the possibility or permanently increasing happiness. She has been the focus of dozens of newspaper and magazine articles including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, “Good Housekeeping,” “Newsweek,” “Forbes” and “Time” magazine. She has also been featured in numerous documentaries, lectured to a wide variety of audiences, and has appeared on multiple TV show including “Good Morning America,” “20/20” and “Dr. Oz.” During her presentation, Lyubomirsky will explain how to increase and sustain well-being, and how to cope with life’s challenges by increasing intentional happiness. “Dr. Lyubomirsky has shown that 40 percent of our happiness is determined by what we do and how we think. In other words, pursuing activities with intent and effort can have a powerful effect on how happy we are,” said Susan Shorr of Symmes Township, co-chair of the program with Marcie Bachrach of Blue Ash. Donna Mayerson, who is an expert in positive psychology, will facilitate a session for professionals only. Mayerson is chief coaching officer and a co-founder of Hummingbird Coaching
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