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Sycamore and Princeton both competed in the Greater Miami Conference chess tournament. Sycamore won the league title for the seventh straight year, while Princeton finished third and set itself as a threat to dethrone the Aviators in 2011. SEE LIFE, B1

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The first decade of the 21st Century is in the history books. As they reflect on the last 10 years, community leaders are also looking at the next 10, with

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Landmark changes ahead? Glendale will continue to market its past while looking for ways to protect its small-town feel. Village Administraor Walter Cordes said Landmark Baptist Temple will likely sell 100 acres of its property in Glendale, and the village will work with Landmark officials to make sure that property is used in a way that benefits Glendale. Other thoughts on the decade ahead: Jenny Kilgore, village councilwoman: “Many young couples and those with young families are moving into Glendale, recognizing the village’s location as convenient to all the amenities that a city like Cincinnati – with its historical endowment of the arts – has to offer, the tight-knit community and safety of Glendale, and its many schools, churches and parks.” Walter Cordes, village administrator: “Since 2000, many good things have happened to the village of Glendale. Just a few of these changes and betterments include approving the development of Carruther’s Pond, residential development and building a Fifth Third bank in the Village Square. “We purchased and built two

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The village hopes to see itsinvestment in the Village Square pay off during the next 10 years.

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This sign directs shoppers from Sharon Road into the Village Square. municipal parking lots, developed a new long range plan, renovated the Village Square, stabilized our historic status as satisfactory with the National Park Service, obtained substantial grants annually to improve infrastructure, and produced a sesquicentennial celebration that included the famous twenty-three squirrel event. “We also kept our operational budget increases indexed to inflation, built a new sewage plant and

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began building a new water treatment plant. “We successfully lobbied for our Glendale school to be saved, we purchased the Eckstein property to save it as well and we planted thousands of street trees to remain a heavily canopied Tree City USA community. “With our master plan in hand, we know, for example, that more municipal parking is needed in the Congress Avenue area and we will be on the lookout for opportunities. “ “The master plan also makes note of our base priorities (challenges), including cultural support, commercial support, communications, environment, historic resources, education, transportation, recreation, land use and municipal services; all areas covered by the various committees of council and likely to be reviewed in the next decade.”

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Wyoming schools stand out as a strength and focus for the future, Councilman Will Papa says.

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Schools will anchor city’s success Wyoming recognizes the value of a strong school system, and will look toward the school district for continued leadership as the city deals with changing demographics. Thoughts on the decade ahead: Barry Porter, mayor: “I have seen changes such as a new water plant, new recreation center. more park area, revitalized business district, better relationships with our neighbors and a stronger partnership with our schools. “What I think is unique about our community is the many volunteers who give of their time and energy to make Wyoming a special place. “I think the success of our school system has changed the demographics of our community. It is a younger, more activity and diverse community.

Springdale is definded by its business corridor, and the city will be looking to strengthen that identity and move past the economic woes which have seen pockets of vacant retail and office property dot the area. Thoughts on the decade ahead: Jeff Tulloch, economic develop ment director: “The past decade witnessed some dramatic changes in the Springdale economy. “At the turn of the millennium, Springdale’s economy was characterized as being strong and stable with minimal vacancy in office, industrial, retail and institutional properties. The recession of 2008, however, resulted in a dramatic increase in retail and office vacancies. “Fortunately, as the recession eased in 2010, losses experienced in 2008 were largely replaced such that Springdale’s economy currently is quite healthy. “The near-term expectation is that the next several years will see increased facility occupancy and continued economic growth. Looking forward, further into the next decade, we can expect to see more refurbishing and major redevelopment of commercial facilities.” “The focus will be in the Springdale/Tri-County Business District and the Pictoria/Avon property. “And 2020 will reveal a stronger and more vital Springdale than ever before.” Doyle Webster, mayor: “The highlights from the past 10 years include the city celebrating its bicentennial and many events, such as parades, car shows, ice cream socials, fireworks, concerts, printing of our history, planters throughout the city depicting our history and many more. “We dedicated our Veterans Memorial on May 24, 2009. This undoubtedly was the highlight of my personal career as mayor of this city. “Our first Veterans Day ceremony was very special and hope-

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“This has placed new demands on council. “Maintaining attractive housing stock and a strong responsive infrastructure will be key to future council decisions.” Will Papa, city councilman: “One thing that hasn’t changed is Wyoming’s commitment to its schools. “More recently, the economic downturn has definitely challenged Wyoming’s businesses, and has reduced tax revenues, though I feel that the city’s administration has done a solid job reducing expenditures while maintaining city services. “Looking forward, the economy is showing signs

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Springdale has been seeing retail vacancies fill, as well as development such as this one, of the Vitamin Shop at Kemper Road and Princeton Pike.

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Special song strikes bittersweet chord By Kelly McBride

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Princeton has commissioned an song in honor of Joan Meier, who was instrumental in establishing the district’s music program.

Princeton High School will pay tribute to the woman who started a program that has grown into an acclaimed music department. Joan Meier began working for Princeton in 1960, as the district itself was being established. She fine-tuned her students, commanding high standards with a maternal touch. Over 35 years, she helped build a music program that had three critical components. “She’s why we have the triple threat,” said Vicki Hoppe, former secretary for the music department.

Look to this day For it is life The very life of life Yesterday is but a dream, And tomorrow is only a vision, But today well spend Makes every yesterday a dream of happiness And every tomorrow a vision of hope – From the Sanscrit, Joan Meier’s favorite poem. “She’s the reason Princeton has an orchestra, band and choir.” She demanded a lot, and students didn’t want to let her down, according to Jamie Holdren, who was one of Meier’s students and

is now on staff in Princeton High School’s music department. “She inspired people to make music their lives,” Holdren said. Though at times afraid to disappoint, Holdren said the students affectionately called her Mother Meier. Meier, of Greenhills, retired in 1995, at the end of the 1994-1995 school year. Just three months later, on the first day of school that fall, Meier was killed in a car accident. Her tragic passing affected those who worked with her, even today. Bob Monroe, curriculum coordinator with a long history in the music department at Princeton, remembers her as “one of the most

Forest Park to buy ‘eyesore’ By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

Forest Park officials will soon take ownership of a property many in the community have derided as an eyesore for several years. The city is expected to buy the former BP station at 702 Northland Blvd. for $175,000. Community Develop-

ment Director Chris Anderson said the property went to auction about a month ago, and the city won the bidding process. City Manager Ray Hodges said the purchase is part of the city’s redevelopment plan that was created in 2007. Anderson said the city has no immediate plans for the site, beyond clear-

ing it up. “The goal is to remove an eyesore,” he said. The former gas station closed several years ago, and BP removed the fuel tanks. Anderson said there are no environmental issues with the site, and any environmental problems that arise after the city takes ownership would be BP’s responsibility.

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remarkable women I’ve ever known.” “It’s hard to overstate the impact she had on the district and the Princeton community,” he said. Among other duties, she was music supervisor and choir director, he said. “She basically ran the joint since the district was formed,” Monroe said. So Monroe asked the question: How do you keep that legacy and history current? The school had a portrait created. It hangs in the lobby outside Matthews Auditorium, along with a plaque outlining her achievements and describing her impact. It includes her favorite poem. There was the inspiration.

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Forest Park is planning to purchase the former BP station on Northland Boulevard as part of the city’s redevelopment plan. The former gas station has been vacant for several years. Anderson said Forest Park attempted to purchase the property a while ago, but BP put it on the market for $440,000, which “was way beyond our budget for it.”

Used book sale

The Friends of the Public Library’s Winter Warehouse Sale is Jan.14-17, at 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell. The Winter Warehouse Sale will feature thousands of LP records, with a huge selection of merchandise in the audiovisual (CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes) section. Cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard accepted. There is also a great selection of books for children and adults, with prices starting at 50 cents. More than 80,000 books and other items will be for sale. Friends members won’t want to miss the Preview Sale from 58 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13. Memberships can be purchased at the door starting at $20. Regular hours are: • 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14. • 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15. • Noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16. • 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17.

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Dave Maroon, who directs the Princeton band, found a composer who agreed to create an original song to honor Meier. Princeton students will perform that song during a Jan. 22 concert, which is free and open to the public. The performance at Matthews Auditorium starts at 7 p.m. “This is a tribute to her vision,” Monroe said, “and the strong foundation she put in place.” “It’s a living document,” Maroon said. “It’s written for band, orchestra and choir,” he said. “She was an advocate of a comprehensive music program. “We had to have all three.”

Parents can bring their little ones and join the naturalist for a book about owls and winter at Sharon Woods from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Sharon Centre.

Constellations

A naturalist will present 30 to 40 minute programs on a

few of the constellations visible in the night sky at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., Sunday and Monday, Jan. 16 and 16, at Sharon Centre in Sharon Woods. Suggested minimum age is 6 years, since the planetarium is dark inside.

Mammography van

The Jewish Hospital Mammography Van will be at Evendale Walgreens, 3105 Glendale Milford Road, Jan. 18; and the Wyoming Family Practice, 305 Crescent Ave., Jan. 18. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 686-3300. Most appointment times are between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Patients who have never been screened on the van before can ask to have their records transferred to Jewish Hospital from another health care provider when they call to schedule an appointment.

Brunch in the park

Live jazz is coming to Sharon Woods, featuring the Chris Comer Trio. The buffet will offer more than 25 items, carving station and omelette bar. Adults are $13.95 and children ages 2 to 12 are $6.95 plus tax. Children under 23 months are free. Visit greatparks.org for reservations and more information.

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Glendale feels like home to new pastor “People are just people everywhere. When you are a foreigner, you are very sento Evelyn sitive other ‘forPerkins eigners’. You Community know what Press it feels like to an outcolumnist be sider.” He explained that almost every capital city in the world has churches with interdenominational congregations. All services are English speaking because the English language is the common thread. In China, the international churches don’t mix with foreigners because the government wants their citizens to attend only Chinese churches. The Good Shepherd is multi-national (except for Chinese), serving multiple denomination. In Beijing, no locals could attend. Membership is composed of ambassadors, people who work for big international companies and embassy workers from

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A family photo taken last winter The Standifer-Stechs are “ice chair skating” on Houhai Lake in central Beijing. Ice chair skating is a unique Beijing activity. Pastor Dan is seated in the rear. In front are daughters Chloe, Lily and Emmie, and wife Gwen. mostly English speaking countries. He was there from 2006-2010. Gwen taught math at the Western Academy of Beijing, a large high-end international school and the biggest employer of foreigners. The family came back to the U.S. because of the horrible air pollution and he wanted his daughters to learn their own culture. Now ages 7, 9 and 11, they speak Chinese and two attended Chinese schools

with the children of Foreign Service employees. There is no permanency to foreign life. However, the children remain in contact with friends from all over the world. When they returned, they had no permanent home, so they spent six weeks visiting different friends and then lived in Birmingham in a church home for two and one half months, until they came here. His job search began

last Christmas. He and Glendale found each other in June, and First Presbyterian member, Dave Conyers, is excited and confident about the union. Pastor Dan explains cultural gap adjustments the family is making. “In the United States everything is connected with a place. Even driver’s licenses tell where you are from. Our cell phone area codes are tied to locations. It is not that way in China. It’s national and a cell pone number is for the entire country. In China, they raise the Chinese flag and my children didn’t know our Pledge of Allegiance or about the Super Bowl. We lived in an urban area, and had no car. Commute was by taxi. I’m really enjoying living in Glendale.” Pastor Dan invites you to attend the church’s Jan. 15 pancake breakfast and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 155 E. Fountain Ave. Eat all the pancakes, sausage, ham, biscuits, hot applesauce, fresh fruit cups and beverages you can. Profits go to Valley Interfaith and others.

Springdale carves budget close to bone By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Springdale City Council examined a budget for 2011 that poses a challenge to administrators in a tough economy. “We’ve taken the carving knife,” Councilman Steve Galster said at the Dec. 1 meeting, “and sliced the meat as close to the bone as we can.” “What the budget says loud and clear is that there are challenges before us,” city Administrator Derrick Parham said. “The primary challenge we see now is a drastic decline in our revenues.” Revenues in 2010 are projected to come in at $16.14 million. “The good thing is that it’s close to the projection of $16.03 million,” Parham said. “The bad thing about that is that it still says revenue will be $1.6 million below what we collected in 2009.” In 2009, city received $1.9 million less than it did in 2008. “If you look over the last two years, we experienced an almost $3.6 million

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City Administrator Derrick Parham, left, and Assistant City Administrator Jerry Thamann examine the 2011 budget as Springdale council members discuss the document.

Revenues in 2010 are projected to come in at $16.14 million. loss,” Parham said. The most prominent component of income in Springdale is earnings. The 2010 projection fell about $116,000 less than was budgeted, Parham said. In addition, earnings taxes were down just over $3 million, or 20 percent, he said. Next year, revenue is anticipated to come in at $15.2 million. “When we look at expenditures, we are trying

to cut back to keep pace with revenues,” he said. “Although we’re trying, it’s a hard battle due to the economy.” He cited the loss of 1,200 jobs with General Electric moved employees out of the city, with a possible additional loss of 900 jobs. “But we’re hoping to keep them in the community,” Parham said. As far as expenditures, the anticipated total of $16.6 million was higher than expected revenues. Parham said that over the past two years, the city has worked to reduce expenditures by $2.68 million “to keep pace with the revenues.”

At the end of 2011, Springdale will see 19 vacant positions due to retirements. “Our goal has been to not lay anyone off and we’ve been fortunate that we have not had to do that,” he said. “We are hoping to capture savings in personnel through attrition.” By the end of 2010, 10 employees will have retired, with an additional resignation, Parham said. Three more workers will retire in March. The city administrator said efforts have been made to curb capital improvement spending as well. “The only projects we are funding these days are the ones that have tremendous amount of outside funding,” Parham said. “To demonstrate, we were set to receive $345,000 for a project that would cost $470,000,” he said. “Because our share was $124,000, we didn’t feel comfortable so we turned the funds back. On the positive side, Parham said corporations are considering relocating business to Springdale.

“At the same time, if you look at the retail district, a year ago, there were a number of vacant buildings and locations,” he said. “One year later, we see several furniture stores and other retail stores. “The things happening in retail give us hope,” he said, “and at the same time, we hope these corporations will bring new offices to Springdale as well.”

Visitors to Glenwood Gardens can learn about critters with slime, scales, fur and feathers from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, during Animal Adventures at the Cotswold Visitor Center. They will take a peek at some live local critters with these characteristics at 2 p.m., and make a simple animal craft anytime between noon and 4 p.m.

Dulcimer music

Visitors of Sharon Woods will enjoy the sweet music of the mountain dulcimer played by the Cincinnati Dulcimer Society inside Sharon Centre at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. All ages are welcome.

Youth game night

Springdale Parks and Recreation’s Club Rec is inviting Springdale youth in

grades five to eight to join them from 9 p.m.to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, for an evening of games at the Springdale Community Center. Check out the XBox Kinect on the big blow up screen, play dodge ball in the gym, or enter Club Rec’s “Minute-toWin-it” competition. The event is free for Club Rec members, SCC members are $3, and each member may bring a guest for $3. Members must bring their Community Center ID and guests must bring a photo id. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information please contact Springdale Parks & Recreation at 3463910.

Names of service members needed

Springdale’s Senior Citizens group is searching for

the names and addresses of service members who have connections to the city and are serving overseas so they can send gifts. The name, rank and address of servicemen and women can be provided to Shirley Fastnacht at 771-0347 or Ed Knox at 674-7755. Though the group prefers to receive the information immediately in order to send the gifts, members will continue to collect the information after the holidays.

Diabetes workshop

Beginning Jan. 11, the Springdale Health Department will be offering the Healthy U Diabetes Self-Management Program. It is part of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University, which strives to help people build self-confidence, maintain their health

and manage their chronic health conditions. This free six-week program is a small group workshop that is designed to enhance the effectiveness of medical treatment and diabetes education given by the participant’s health care team. The focus is on solving problems common to those with Type 2 diabetes. The program is evidence based. It has been proven to improve the quality of life and to save money by reducing health care expenses for the participants. Participants learn to manage their health through diet and exercise changes, using medications correctly, managing sleep and fatigue, and improving communication with family members, friends and health care providers. For more information or to enroll, call 346-5727. Call soon as enrollment is limited.

Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.

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Pastor Dan Sandifer-Stech’s office is decorated with fascinating artifacts from China. He stands in front of a biblical scene hand-woven by a Chinese ethnic minority group. Jesus is washing Peter’s feet, the key illustrates that Peter is the key and the flame over Jesus represents that he is the light of the world.

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The First Presbyterian Church in Glendale warmly welcomed The Rev. Dan Sandifer-Stech as its new pastor in October. He brought a lovely family, and an inviting persona. Born in Shreveport, occasionally you can hear a hint of that mellow Louisiana accent. He and wife, Gwen, offer a wealth of education and experience. They met in graduate school at Virginia Tech. He saw her at a church singles event, they began dating two years later and married in 1994. He was in the marriage and family therapy graduate program, and a psychology major who went into youth ministry and did informal family counseling. Gwen was in the masters program and studied Japanese language there and later in Japan. She also taught mathematics in Ghana at the teacher’s college while in the Peace Corps. He taught marriage and family counseling for 12 years in Oregon and Alabama. He became pastor of The Congregation of the Good Shepherd in Beijing. The experience taught him,

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A lot of learning into a little cup By Kelly McBride

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The cups were mini versions after being plunged 6,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico.

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A net full of cups, as well as a styrofoam mannequin head, are ready to be lowered into the Gulf of Mexico.

Princeton High School students are scrunching a lot of learning into an experiment that sank to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and back again. Originally part of an experiment that sent a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to survey a ship wreck, a Princeton teacher tagged a second experiment onto the PAST project, and his students continue to learn from that. Students in Brian Lien’s Engineering Your Future class had drawn identifying marks onto styrofoam cups, which were tied to the ROV during its descent. The six-ounce cups returned as nearly thimbles, and two-inch markings on the cups came back measuring 1.25 inches. The experiment was run by Sheli Smith and the PAST Foundation, a nonprofit organization that connects students with archaeologists. Smith is a maritime archaeologist who has been studying ship wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.

When the cups emerged, the class studied the effect of pressure on them. This time, they coated a cup with spray glue, to see if it would be compressed differently under extreme pressure. “We were trying to seal the cup to see if a sealed cup would look different than an unsealed cup,” Lien said. “There was no size difference in the cups, but the top of the cup was not as round. “That could be because it was being crushed by other cups around it, or because of the spray glue. “That would be one test I would like to see,” he said of the cups. “If we sent down a sealed cup vs. a regular cup, we would somehow need to separate them so the test could be just these cups and not crushed by other cups.” Smith described the experiment in a note to Lien. “There were cups that did not scrunch, or did so little that no one really noticed,” Smith wrote. “They were sent down by one of the ship’s officers. He used the coffee cups aboard the ship.

“They appear to be thinner and probably have a high paper content mixed in with the foam.” She had included a styrofoam mannequin head with the cups. “The wig head, on the other hand, shrunk a lot,” Smith said, “but we sent it down twice to 6,000 feet.” The cups stayed at that depth from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Smith explained that this amount of pressure, at that depth, equalls 2,601 pounds per square inch of pressure on each cup, or 1.3 tons per square inch of pressure. “That’s the reason they scrunch,” Smith wrote. “That amount of pressure forces all the air out of the polystyrene, leaving just the material. “The results are very amazing.” She asked Lien’s students to brainstorm ideas on how to test the scrunch cups in the future. Here are some of their ideas: • Put holes in the cup; • Use different brands of cups and different sizes to see if the size has a different scrunching effect;

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The top of this cup was spray-glued shut before it was lowered into the Gulf of Mexico. • Put a cup inside another cup; • Heat or freeze the cup first; and • Place a balloon filled with water or air inside the cup before it’s submerged. In its second cycle, the cup experiment added a twist this time, with one of the cups being spray glued together. Three cups had been stacked together on the trip. “We thought they would come back stacked together and scrunched differently,” Lien said, but they just crunched differently at the extreme depth. And so the experiment will continue.

Princeton hosts annual quest

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Veterans breakfast

Senior government classes at Roger Bacon High School hosted over 130 veterans at the 10th annual Veterans Breakfast. The program began with the posting of the colors by the Bearcat Battalion, the national anthem, and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and Roger Bacon alumni killed in action. Students then mingled with veterans, served breakfast and listened as they shared their stories of their lives in the armed forces. Each veteran received a medal commemorating the occasion, as well as a bag filled with small gifts provided by local establishments. Roger Bacon senior John Hagen listens as Robert McGeorge, Roger Bacon class of 1950, shares his experiences in the armed forces.

HONOR ROLLS Roger Bacon High School

The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of the 2010-2011 school year.

Freshmen

First honors: José Arreaga, Timothy Bay, Joshua Engel, Nicole Guldner, Cameron Hock, Sarah Luken, Frank Niesen, Thomas Perry, Ahmad Peterkin, Stephen Post, Mary Shaw, Kyle Suffoletta and Maxwell Vanden Eynden. Second honors: Chloe Abraham, Stewart Barnes, Maxwell Bishop, Madeline Brammer, Ethan Burgess, Halley Dawson, Ruggiero DeLuca, Claire Devlin, Dylan Dougoud, Scott Enneking, Saidah Gaiter, Shelby Grein, Kearston Hawkins-Johnson, Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson, Alec Hunter, Conor Judge, Thomas Lawlor, Francesca Lipari, Yesenia Lizardi, Michelle Mondillo, Emily Pine, Bailey Rolsen, Elizabeth Shepherd, Samantha Stamey, Benjamin Van-

den Eynden, Reginald Williams, Katelyn Wright, Christopher Zamonska-Blake and Samantha Zureick.

Sophomores

First honors: Kevin Anneken, Allison Bickel, Matthew Brichler, Elizabeth Cain, Michelle Casey, Sadie DiMuzio, Elizabeth Fromhold, Samuel Gray, Lauren Krebs, Daniel Luken and Christine Volz. Second honors: Alan Bossman, Benjamin Bruns, Alison Doll, Ian Eckart, Erik Edwards, Kenneth Gohs, Todd Greene, Irene Hutchinson, Jeffrey Light, Alexandria McCreanor, Jacob Meiners, Morgan Peters, Benjamin Schenck, Karen Schnedl, Bakari Shaw, Jessica Spaeth, Anne Spinnenweber, Ella Stark, Christian Stone, Cara Uetrecht and Jacob Westerfeld.

Juniors

First honors: Michelle Angel, Thomas Foertmeyer, Nathan Frock, Colleen Gerding, Darci Gru-

enwald, Taylor Gruenwald, Tara Handley, Benjamin Knollman, Cassandra Lipp, Nicholas Luken, Niara Morrow, Adam Richards and Scott Schaffer. Second honors: Kamal Abdelwahed, Maria Angel, Derek Barnett, Timothy Bauer, Kylie Baur, Jasmine Carter, Jordan Cook, Mary Devlin, Anthony DiMuzio, Leann Doan, Guyana Dunne, Claire Ferguson, Meghan Finke, James Fiorini, Joseph Garner, Elizabeth Gentry, Nicholas Hoffmann, Amber Kelley, Paul Kraemer, Joselin Laib, Salii’m Lattimore, Andrea Loudin, Briana Manning, Jason Mathis, Rachel McHone, Alexander Meirose, Benjamin Miller, Danielle Mitsch, Connor Mouty, Joseph Newton, Jemel Ntumba, Chloe Rivir, Dennyce Smith, Seth Steele, Kylie Stigar-Burke, Jacob Ungerbuehler, Ana Weickert, Mary Wright, Shamiah Wright and Sophia Wright.

Seniors

First honors: Briagenn Adams, Kelsey Bickel, Daniel Browne, Eric Brun-

ner, Amanda Ferguson, Lauren Leppert, Darci Meiners, Henry Rysz, Megan Schlemmer, Nathan Schlueter, Mary Singer, Sara Stacy, Peter Stiver, Clay Tyler, Benjamin Ungruhe and Christopher Wagner. Second honors: Scott Alverson, Malika Ashe, Christopher Baugh, Nathan Baverman, William Belser, Paul Byrd, Brianna Collins, Jessica Cooper, Brandon Davis-Pearl, Tory Diedling, Adam Doll, Melaina Dressing, Jessica Dunham, William Farrell, Arielle Glenn, Matthew Guillem, Kenneth Gullette, John Hagen, Megan Hanson, Allyson Hawkins, Steven Hicks, Dominque Hutson, Michael Jackson, Dylan Karl, Katelyn Karle, Abby Kay, Mark Kelly, Tyler Kiley, Nicholas Koehling, Lashonda Lackey, Adam Lawall, Allison Lawlor, Michelle Lehnig, Daniel Loudin, Innocent Macha, Trent Meister, Cameron Mitchell, Raniesha Nelson, Rashad Peterkin, Eboni’ Rall, Marc Robisch, Gavin Schumann, Jessica Stanley, Daryl Taylor, Eric Tonnis and Ryan Vonderhaar.

As students at Princeton High prepared for exams and winter break, eight members of the school’s Academic World Quest team were putting in extra time for an event they hosted in early December at the Sharonville Convention Center. Academic World Quest is a current events competition sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council. The council’s mission is to educate students about current events locally and globally. This year, 21 teams, made up of 84 students competed. The students had to be up-to-date on current events in order to field questions about international affairs, geography, history and culture. Summit Country Day took first place, earning cash prizes and a paid trip to Washington, D.C. Princeton, which was the defending champion, placed two teams in the top 10. Social studies chairman Jim O’Connor coaches Princeton’s two teams. One is made up of sophomores; the other consists of seniors. “This gives the sophomores exposure for future years,” O’Connor said of the strategy. “Both Princeton teams competed well. After the first couple rounds of questions, one team was near the top, but got hurt during the middle rounds. My sophomore team of John Coulson, Joel Manzi and Nikhil Mehta finished in sixth place,” O’Connor said. It takes focus and dedication to stay current on topics that are constantly changing.

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Princeton students prep for competition at the Greater Cincinnati Academic World Quest, held at the Sharonville Convention Center.

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Princeton hosted the Academic World Quest at the Sharonville Convention Center. “The kids do research through online sites and discussions in school,” O’Connor said. “I guide them.” They meet once a week, but “they do the rest on their own,” he said. To win, a team must answer 80 percent of the questions correctly. The competition is made up of six rounds of 10 questions in a variety of topics. To increase their chances of winning, some teams divide the labor. “Some become experts in certain areas,” O’Connor said. They will make study guides, use flash cards and quiz each other to sharpen their skills. The students will continue to keep pace with what’s happening in the world as they look ahead to future competition, O’Connor said. “They will be shooting for that coveted Washington, D.C., trip.”

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Princeton High School’s Charles Mason proved to be a force for the Vikings on the wrestling mat during 2010. Mason was 22-3 at 160 pounds during the year. He ended his season with a fourth-place finish at the Division I state championship wrestling tournament

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Despite losing starting quarterback Kyle Seyfried to injury for six games, the Wyoming Cowboys fought their way to a 9-1 regular season record and the Cincinnati Hills League championship. The Cowboys lost their opening-round playoff game to Roger Bacon, 26-21. Seyfried, who only played in four games, managed to finish fourth in the league in passing. He ended his senior year with 1,140 yards and 16 touchdowns. FILE PHOTO

Wyoming’s Jamie Meranus’ 14 goals helped lead the Cowboys to a 13-6 record and a second place finish in the Cincinnati Hills League. The squad advanced to Division II sectional championship, where they lost to McNicholas, 5-3, to end the 2010 season.

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Darrien Wilkins (3) helped the Princeton High School basketball team to a 19-5 record during the 2009-2010 campaign. The squad’s 13-1 division record helped the Vikings stand on top of the Greater Miami Conference standings. Princeton took an 11-game winning streak into the Division I regional semifinals, but came up short to Moeller, 54-51.

Princeton’s Connor Nagel (pictured) teamed with Dan Regenold to qualify for the Division I state tennis tournament. The duo came in second place at districts and lost their opening match at state. Nagel posted an 11-2 individual record during 2010, while Regenold complied a 12-0 mark at No. 2 singles.

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Wyoming and junior captain Michelle Jolson were among the final 16 teams in Ohio to vie for a Division II state championship. Jolson had 19 goals and 18 assists during the 2010 campaign. Wyoming earned a district championship with its win over Fenwick, Oct. 30. The Cowboys season came to a close with a 1-0 loss to McNicholas during the opening round of regionals, Nov. 3.

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Wyoming’s Celia Oberholzer (pictured) set the state tournament record in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 56.44 seconds during one of her preliminary heats at the Division II state swimming and diving championships. In the final, her time of 56.44 seconds was good enough to earn the junior the state title. Oberholzer also placed seventh in the 50-yard butterfly, in addition to being a part of the team that finished fourth in the 200-yard medley relay.

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Princeton High School’s Claudia Saunders got used to being on the podium at the state level during 2010. At June’s track and field state championships, Saunders placed first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.49 seconds, and third in the 300-meter hurdles with a mark of 43.30 seconds. At the 2010 cross country championships, Saunders placed seventh, with a time 18 minutes, 12.4 seconds.

BRIEFLY The week at Wyoming

• The Wyoming boys swimming team placed fifth with a score of 113 in the Madeira Invitational, Dec. 27. • In girls swimming, Wyoming placed sixth in the Madeira Invitational with a score of 90, Dec. 27. • In boys basketball, Wyoming lost 52-47 to Brookhaven, Dec. 29 in the Dayton Northridge Tournament. Wyoming was led in scoring by Tony Davis with 13 points.

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Wyoming’s Neal Williams (left) placed eighth at 160 pounds during the Division II state wresting tournament. Williams had a stellar 2010 for the Cowboys. He led the Cincinnati Hills League’s 160-pound weight class with a 40-5 record. Williams scored pins against 28 of his opponents. FILE PHOTO

Karen Nelson (33) and the Princeton High School girls basketball team built a 213 record during the 2009-2010 campaign. Nelson averaged 11.6 points for the Vikings as the squad advanced to the Division I regional semifinals.

The week at Princeton

• The Princeton girls basketball team beat St. Ursula 70-44, Dec. 28. Princeton’s top-scorer was Kelsey Mitchell with 19 points.

The week at MND

• The Mount Notre Dame girls bowling team placed second with a score of 3,440, Dec. 29, in the Monroe New Year’s Tournament.

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The first decade of the 21st Century is in the history books. As they reflect on the last 10 years, community leaders are also looking at the next 10, with

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fully will become an annual event. “We were very instrumental in helping to transform our ‘downtown’ into what today is referred to as The Springdale Town Center. This also involved three of the four corners of the intersection at Kemper Road and Springfield Pike. “The opening of our newly expanded Community Center was long overdue. This has enabled us to greatly expand our programming and hopefully we now offer something for everybody regardless of their physical abilities, interest or age. We have everything from card games to an equipped exercise facility to wheelchair volleyball. “The next 10 years will begin with several challenges, namely budget. “Our general fund revenues continue to decrease due to the exodus of several large employers, the slow national economy, and the high unemployment rate. “We are constantly pursuing new companies to relocate into our city to fill the vacant office space. We are seeing a number of vacant restaurant and retail storefronts become occupied, which is a very good sign.”

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of recovery, but it’s likely to be a slow burn. Job No. 1 for the Wyoming community will continue to be the school system, with a comprehensive plan to maintain our excellent schools through 2020 and beyond. “I am confident that the school board, the citizens and the city will partner to develop a robust plan to cater to the changing demographics in Wyoming. “We need to ensure that our long-time residents want to stay in Wyoming and we need to attract businesses and services that will cater to current residents and attract new ones.” James O’Reilly, city council man: “People in Wyoming wanted to preserve their community, so in many volunteer ways they came together to do fine work and showed great collective spirit. For example, on Galbraith (at) I-75, more than 400 people came together to insist that ease of access from I-75 would be assured, and we won. “The ODOT agreement to preserve our access may take until 2017 to complete, but it will be accomplished. “The principal fiscal threat of the new decade is 110 miles north of Wyoming. The serious resource shortfalls for infrastructure needs, such as the middle school and firehouse, will be made worse by the 2011-2013 majority in Columbus that says it will cut local needs for assistance, in order to protect their ideological base. “State revenue sharing was a cornerstone of state tax policy, and reneging on that legacy forces more costs on fewer local taxpayers. Redistricting in 2011 to assure their continued power bodes ill for progressive leaders and cements an unsustainable structure in place.”

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Convention Center expands optimism Sharonville’s strategy for the next decade is to bring people into the community, and then give them reasons to stay. To that end, the city has started a $30 million expansion of the convention center, with completion scheduled for this fall. Offiials are also emphasizing community festivals and amenities, such as the recreation center, and have positioned the city as a stop along the proposed 3C rail line, should that project come to fruition. Kerry Rabe, city councilman: “For the past 10 years, my areas of primary focus, interest and concern is economic development in the Chester Road and old Sharonville corridors. Too many businesses have left. With new master plans for both areas, I believe the outward flow will stop. “The economy was pretty much on our side 10 years ago. We accomplished what we wanted – new fire trucks, a new pool, recreation center expansion, festivals and an abundance of programs and services for our residents. “During the next 10 years, council will have to sharpen their pencils and apply closer scrutiny for every dollar that is spent. With care over future expenditures, I remain optimistic that better days are ahead for Sharonville.” Janey Kattelman, city councilwoman: “The last 10 years has brought many changes to the downtown area.

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Sharonville The Sharonville Convention Center expansion will add about 34,000 square feet to the building. “The shops make you want to sit and enjoy the community. I think our ability to save the old theater is a tribute to the whole community. When you realize how the businesses as well as the citizens with council all came together to save these buildings it is very heartwarming. “I think this is what sets us apart from other small communities. We can all save money but we can not always save history.

“I hope in the future this will still be a small part of what makes Sharonville and its people special. The fact that they care so much about what makes our neighborhood just a little different from the next one.” Ed Cunningham, city council man: “Going forward, there are seeds planted that should bring prosperity to Sharonville. “There will be some debt that

will be falling off due to the recreation center, which will be paid off in 2017. “That, combined with a lot of seeds planted in economic development for businesses to come to Sharonville. Other development includes the Convention Center expansion, Gateway 75 and the new Princeton school development. “These will help the city, going forward.”

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The Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s Scout Achievement Center at 10078 Reading Road opened in summer 2009 in Evendale. The council has teamed with the adjacent Gorman Heritage Farm on several projects in the village.

Wal-Mart in Evendale Commons was the largest retailer to come into Evendale in the last 10 years. Other businesses in Evendale Commons include Verizon Wireless, Chipotle and Starbucks. Kinetic Vision is newest business to come to Evendale Commons, opening earlier this fall. There are still spaces available for more development in the area.

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As a new decade begins, Evendale officials say their goal for the community is to focus on bringing more businesses to the village. Village councilmember Chris Schaefer said physical improvements in the village in the last 10 years include the construction of Evendale Commons which houses Wal-Mart, Starbucks, Chipotle and other retailers. There have also been several businesses that have been approved for tax abatements to

“Hidden gems like the Gorman Farm are what make Evendale a truly special place.” John Ranz Evendale council president

expand in the village. White Castle System Inc., Kinetic Vision and Gold Medal Products all were approved for 75 percent tax abatements over various time periods to add and keep jobs in the village. “Evendale must continue to work with its business community to make certain that the business

environment Evendale presents is one where businesses can operate profitably,” Schaefer said. Councilmember Doug Lohmeier said the addition of the Boy Scouts of America Acheivement Center is another improvement to the village. Village council has also created a partnership with Gorman Heritage Farm over the last several years. Evendale bought the farm property seven years ago and established the Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation to maintain the property. This year, council also approved a five-year contract with

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Princeton junior Kim Bui played well on tournament day with a 6 win, 1 loss and 2 draw record.

Long live the kings Sycamore High School has once more laid claim to the Greater Miami Conference chess title by rolling through the regular season and tournament undefeated. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the Aviators have finished atop the league standings. Each of the 10 schools plays 18 matches and Sycamore’s record was 18 wins, no losses and no draws. Team coach and statistics teacher Keith Brackenridge continues to stress the fundamentals to his players. It’s all about “material, position and time,” he said. Brackenridge himself garnered “Coach of the Year” honors – his fifth straight GMC title. And though Sycamore will lose three of its top five board players to graduation in 2011, the Aviators should maintain their strong presence in the league for years to come. Princeton High School chess regained its upper echelon status by claiming a third place finish. Princeton should be a strong presence in 2011 by virtue of losing but one player to graduation, senior Ryan Simes.

Princeton Team captain Ryan Simes studies a move during tournament play. Simes, a senior, earned first team all-conference honors.

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Mike Walling, a Sycamore senior, captures a white piece with his black queen in this GMC tournament game. Walling compiled a 15-1-2 record on fourth board to earn an All-GMC 2nd team selection.

Sycamore High School math teacher and chess coach Keith Brackenridge (center with tan slacks), surveys the “blitz” tie-breaker match between Lakota East and Mason players. Brackenridge was honored with his fifth consecutive GMC “Coach of the Year” award as Sycamore again dominated the league. The Aviator team swept the season’s 18 matches with a perfect 18-0-0 mark.

Sycamore High School senior Steven Miraglia ponders and peers through his pieces prior to another game at the GMC chess tournament. Miraglia went undefeated on the season with 16 wins and two draws earning a selection on the all-conference first team.

The Sycamore Aviator chess team and coach show off their GMC championship trophy on Dec. 14 after sweeping through the season and tournament undefeated, 18-0-0. From left: sitting, Mitch Mazzei, Victor Hu, and Scott Kim; kneeling, Andrew Wick, Steve Miraglia, Colby Kreger and Mike Walling; standing, coach Keith Brackenridge.

Princeton High School math teacher and coach Bert Martini (left) shows off his Greater Miami Conference third place chess team on tournament day, Dec. 14. From left: Alex Macke, a freshman who won eight of nine tournament games; Kim Bui, a junior who also plays basketball; Ryan Simes, the senior team captain; Vishal Mody, a junior who earned second team allGMC honors; Nick Perrin, a sophomore and first place on his board; Nikhil Mehta, a sophomore and second team all-GMC; Kishan Desai, a junior with a 3-1 record, and Adam Brooks, a junior who compiled a 15-1-1 season record.

Sycamore’s Andrew Wick appears to have this game in control in a battle of wits against a first board opponent. The senior scored a 15-2-1 season record and was selected to the allconference first team.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J A N . 6

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Photoshop Elements 101, 7-9 p.m., Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Reading and Glendale-Milford roads, Second Floor. Learn to use program’s tools. $85. Registration required. Presented by Hartong Digital Media. 729-7799; www.hartongdigitalmedia.com/workshops. Evendale.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation about your wellness needs. Free. 784-0084. Silverton.

KARAOKE

Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 791-2922. Silverton. Karaoke, 8-11:30 p.m., Buffalo Wings & Rings Tri-County, 11305 Princeton Pike, DJs Wild Bill and Madman Mike. 772-2111. Springdale.

SHOPPING

AUDITIONS

Sycamore Community Band, 7 p.m., Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Adult musicians for a full-sized concert band that performs in municipal concerts, churches, retirement villages and more in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. All musicians welcome but organization particularly seeking percussionists, trombonists and trumpeters. Call for alternative date if you cannot attend this date. Presented by Sycamore Community Band. 683-5845; www.sycamoreband.org/. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Eating for Health, 6:30-8 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Learn to improve your health and well being through improved nutrition and exercise. Ages 18 and up. $20. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Healthy Edge Information Seminar, 7:308:30 p.m., Venus Fitness For Her, 9401 Montgomery Road, Break free from carb addiction and discover power of lowglycemic foods. Learn about living healthy lifestyle by getting educated about choices. Discover how to shop, cook, read food labels, exercise and more. Free. 368-9319; www.venus4her.com. Montgomery.

KARAOKE

Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 7201 Montgomery Road, 791-2922. Silverton.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 6-10 p.m., Applebee’s, 10635 Techwood Circle, Free. 769-6201. Blue Ash.

RECREATION

Kids’ Soccer, 4:15-5 p.m. (Ages 3-5) and 55:45 p.m. (Ages 6-8), TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through Feb. 24. Learn basic soccer skills. Family friendly. $80, $70 members. Registration required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Co-ed 6-on-6 Volleyball League, 6:30-10 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through March 3. All skill levels. Teams play three rally games to 25 per week with league champion crowned final week during tournament. Ages 18 and up. $260 per team. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

Best of Spring 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Bridal and Formal, 300 W. Benson St., Latest bridal fashions from spring 2011 collection. Family friendly. Free. 821-6622. Reading. S A T U R D A Y, J A N . 8

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Mini Video Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Reading and Glendale-Milford roads, Learn professional tips on getting very best video and audio for your project. Family friendly. $25. Registration required. 729-7799. Evendale. COOKING CLASSES

Farm-to-Table Cooking Class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cincinnati Waldorf School Meshewa Farm, 7550 Given Road, The “ins-and-outs” of two fundamental kitchen recipes: A pie dough and a custard. Weather permitting, class members pick greens from the farm and create a quiche to enjoy as a meal. $35. Prepaid reservations due by Jan. 5. e-mail turnerfarm@zoomtown.com; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

DANCE CLASSES

Ballroom Dancing, 5:30-6:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through Feb. 26. Taught by Dare to Dance studio. Learn the waltz, cha cha, tango, hustle and more. Ages 18 and up. $190 couple, $120 single; $175 couple, $100 single for members. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny’s Solo Blues, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Foley’s Irish Pub, 200 W. Benson St., 9489163. Reading.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

BARC Saturday Night Social, 7:30-11 p.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, A Night of Laughter at the Cafe. Includes food, soft drinks, and prizes. Bring your own adult beverages. Ages 21 and up. $15; $12 advance. 745-8550; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gor-

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FOOD & DRINK Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, $1-$2 per pour. 761-9463. Wyoming.

RECREATION

Men’s 5-on-5 Basketball League, 9 a.m.noon, TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through Feb. 19. Ages 18 and up. $225 per team. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

SEMINARS

Baseball Symposium for Coaches and Athletic Trainers, 1-4:30 p.m., Beacon Orthopaedics, 500 E. Business Way, Learning Center. Paul O’Neill reflects on his experience with strength training in baseball. Topics of discussion: injury prevention and management, emergency care and strength training. Free. Registration required. 354-3728. Sharonville.

SHOPPING

Mother’s Department Grand Opening, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bridal and Formal, 300 W. Benson St., Opening of special department dedicated to finding the perfect dress for mothers of brides. Gowns from designers such as Montage, Jade, Cameron Blake and Forever Yours offer wide range of styles and colors. Includes hors d’oeuvres and other refreshments. Ages 21 and up. Free. 821-6622. Reading.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cincinnati Wedding Showcase, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. More than 100 vendors of wedding products and services. Fashion shows 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Includes giveaways. Free parking. $10, $8 with coupon. www.cincinnatiweddingshowcase.com. Sharonville. S U N D A Y, J A N . 9

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Greater Cincinnati Decorative Painters Meeting and Class, 11:45 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Anne Dick will teach basic acrylic techniques. Registration going on for the group’s spring painting retreat in April. Open to all painters, all experience levels and new members and guests. Registration required online. Free. 522-1154; www.gcdapainters.com. Springfield Township.

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The Cincinnati Wedding Showcase is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Browse more than 100 vendors of wedding products and services. Fashion shows are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The event includes giveaways. The event is $10, $8 with a coupon. Parking is free. Pictured is a fashion show from a past Wedding Showcase. Call 891-4701; www.cincinnatiweddingshowcase.com.

HISTORIC SITES

Sharonville History Museum, Noon-4 p.m., Sharonville Historical Museum, 11115 Main St., Museum features numerous exhibits and artifacts reminiscent of life in Sharonville and its surroundings. Model train diorama currently under construction. Free. Presented by Society of Historic Sharonville. 563-9756. Sharonville.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Cincinnati Dulcimer Society, 3 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Listen and sing to the music of the mountain dulcimer. All ages. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

man Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. Environmentally responsible. Includes flower and vegetable gardens, children’s garden, hiking trails, barns and barnyards, sunflower and other fields, seasonal farmers market, gift shop and visitors center. Guided tours, 10 a.m. on second and fourth Saturdays. $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. Through Feb. 26. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Sharon Woods Golf Course and Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road, Three seating times. Buffet featuring more than 25 items, carving station and made-to-order omelets. Special beverages available for $3.50 each. Music by the Chris Comer Trio. $13.95, $6.95 ages 2-12; free ages 23 months and under. Vehicle permit required. Reservations required. 769-0624; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Healthy Eating Grocery Store Tour, 8-11 a.m., Kroger - Blue Ash, 4100 Hunt Road, Information on healthy alternatives to foods you love to help demystify food labels, additives, etc. Free. More information available at elysej@venus4her.com.368-9319; www.venus4her.com. Blue Ash.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Family Ceramics Workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Continues Jan 18 and Feb. 1. Make keepsake ceramic projects. Instructor: Judy Workman, artist and art educator. Ages 5-15. $60, $45 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. 503-4262; www.coda.org. Montgomery.

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NATURE

Animal Adventures, Noon-4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Cotswold Visitor Centre. Learn about critters that have slime, scales, fur and feathers. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.

RECREATION

Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club Monthly Tournament, Noon-5 p.m., Max and Erma’s, 3855 Hauck Road, Double-elimination backgammon tournament for Cincinnati area players. Chouette also played. Family friendly. $21. Presented by Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club. 807-6926. Sharonville.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Bravo, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cooks’ Wares Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, Favorites to warm your table with Chef Maynor Hernandez. Recipes are spinach artichoke crostini, Mediterranean chopped salad, pasta bravo and creme brulee. $40. Registration required. 489-6400. Symmes Township.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 10 p.m., Stagge’s Saloon, 8450 Blue Ash Road, 794-1234. Blue Ash. W E D N E S D A Y, J A N . 1 2

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Jewelry-Making Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Concludes Jan. 19. Create necklace with semi-precious stones and silver beads. Add bracelet or earrings. Instructor: Judy Workman, artist and art educator. For Ages 16 and up. $55, $40 members; $20 material fee paid at first class. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

COOKING CLASSES

Take a Dip … in Chocolate, 6:30-9 p.m., Cooks’ Wares - Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, Everything you need to know and not know about dipping and taking the plunge into your favorite chocolate with Lisa Cooper-Holmes of Haute Chocolate. $40. Registration required. 489-6400; www.cookswaresonline.com. Symmes Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Supporting the Act of Dying Well, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., Community Supports Inc., 3 N. Commerce Park Drive, Learn about caring for terminally ill patient, including cultural considerations for care. Look at philosophy and history of hospice. Also address how caregivers can care for themselves, an essential element to remaining effective. $25-$40. Registration required. Presented by The Academy for Direct Support Professionals. 237-2449; www.academy4dsp.com. Reading.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 7-11 p.m., Win Place or Show, 9933 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, 777-2920; www.wpssportsbar.com. West Chester Township.

NATURE

Nature Stories, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Owls. Naturalist reads themed story. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Cincinnati Wedding Showcase, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, Receive free copy of The Knot magazine. $10, $8 with coupon. 891-4701; www.cincinnatiweddingshowcase.com. Sharonville.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Volunteer with Jewish Young Professionals, 1-3 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Jewish young professionals team up with young adults from Starfire, organization that offers people with disabilities opportunities for social interaction with typical peers. Participants compete in Survivor-like challenges, cookie decorating and camaraderie. Ages 21 and up. Free. Registration required by Jan. 6. Presented by ACTout. 373-0300; www.jypaccess.org. Amberley Village. M O N D A Y, J A N . 1 0

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Community United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 3515005. Madeira.

COMMUNITY DANCE PROVIDED

The Cincinnati Art Museum’s exhibit “Wedded Perfection: Two Centuries of Wedding Gowns,” shows the evolution of the wedding gown from a symbol of purity to a vehicle for displaying wealth. It is through Jan. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission is free. Call 513-639-2995 or visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Pictured is Christian Dior, “Wedding Ensemble: Dress, Crinoline and Headpiece,” 1954, Gift of Countess de Rochambeau, 2008.

Contra Dance, 8-10 p.m., The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wear soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Beginner’s workshop 7:30 p.m. $4, $1 ages 20 and under, free for newcomers. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming.

PROVIDED

Comedian Brian Regan comes to the Taft Theatre Friday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Known for his specials on Comedy Central and DVDs, Regan also makes frequent appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” For tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Life

Tri-County Press

January 5, 2011

Is there a reason why these years are given to me? As any new year begins, two opposing complaints can be heard. For a few, eager for an awaited goal, it is that time moves too slowly. The more frequent complaint is that it moves too fast. Its speed stuns us. On some rare occasions we surprise ourselves ready to date some paper with 1990-something rather than 2011. Whichever way time appears to us, the life we’re living makes it so. Watching the second hand of a clock is proof enough that time maintains a stead pace. Life’s rule of thumb is: Time passes at a speed relative to the intensity of the life that is lived and the quality of life that is experienced. Author Henri Boulad says, “Perhaps there are people of ninety who in fact have readily lived for only three years of their lives. Why? Because their lives were so empty, so hollow, so inconsistent

that they amounted to a few days or years. These people have not lived. They have lasted.” This is not to encourage Father Lou hyperactive livGuntzelman ing. For it is our Perspectives fast-paced lives and absorption with technology that causes the illusion of speed and leaves too many days hollow. Multitasking is a friend of business, not of the psyche and soul. Neither speed nor length is what makes a life significant. It is our hearts which determine how old we are and how well we’ve lived. As we take stock of time that is past, the future we hope to have, and the specter of our passing in death, consider this essential

question. Write it down and take it with you into your quiet times. Reflect on it until you’ve come up with your personal and finest answer. It was written by Admiral Byrd in the wastes of the South Pole. If you were alone, a thousand miles from every other person, possessing no form of communication, and it was fifty degrees below zero and you were dying. What would have had to have happened in your life to allow you to die with integrity and a sense of fulfillment? What a revealing question if we consider it honestly! Doing so shows us the meaning we find in life as well as the direction our choices are leading us. We are the sole evaluator of our motives and goals. It’s also one of those questions

that inevitably lead to ask ourselves further questions. “Is my goal a worthy one?” “Is my life proceeding toward or away from my overall goal and who I want to be?” “Are there any changes I must make in my life to better lead me to that final sense of satisfaction?” And … “Will God be pleased with my life according to what he intended when he created me?” We humans are the only animals with rationality and will; we know that we are born and know we will die; we are conscious that we have begun this cycle and that our leaving is only a “matter of time,” Why did God create me and place me in time? If God intended that I come to the end of my earthly time as a Z, why didn’t he create me at Z instead of at A? Could it be that God actually wants me to participate with him

in my own creation? From the fact that I can consciously contemplate my own life and recognize its growth, does that affirm in some way that I am beyond my physical life and therefore beyond my death? In some respects our death in passing from time is seen as a catastrophe. In other respects it is a consummation and fulfillment of being a rational human called to growth. As Father Maurice Zundel comments: “Physical death thus coincides with the explosion of an inner life which has achieved its full maturity and is totally freed from time, so that it now surpasses it’s own limits.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Learn how your insurance claims will be paid It’s generally recommended you buy replacement cost insurance to cover items in your home should they be lost in a fire or theft. But, it’s also important to know how you’ll be paid if you ever have to file a claim. That’s what Daphne Godfrey learned after items were stolen from her Western Hills basement locker. “I went down to do laundry and noticed my storage unit had been broken into and I had been completely cleaned out,” Godfrey said. The locker was fully enclosed so you couldn’t see inside, and she put her own lock on the unit but it was broken into anyway. “Most of the stuff was my daughter’s toys. She had three large dollhouses, and her bike. They also took the Christmas tree ornaments, Disney duffle bag,

and I had some of her stuff in big bags,” Godfrey said. Godfrey said the l o s s amounts Howard Ain to about 1,600. Hey Howard! $Although she has a $500 deductible, she says she was surprised to get an insurance check for only $124. “I thought if anything ever happens I’ll turn it over and they’re going to send me my check, and I’ll go replace my stuff. Then, hopefully, nothing else will happen,” she said. Godfrey said she’s surprised to learn that’s not how her replacement cost insurance policy works. Her $124 check represents the depreciated value

of her stolen items. Although she has receipts for most of them, they were bought about a year and a half ago. The insurance company will depreciate all items more than one year old. It will only pay to the replacement value after the items are replaced and new receipts are sent to the insurance company. Independent Insurance Agent Steve Wheeler said Godfrey’s insurance policy is actually quite typical. “The premise of the property insurance is to make you whole again, put you where you were before the loss occurred,” he said. “You are responsible for going out and replacing the items and then that triggers the replacement cost coverage and they’ll make that payment to you.” If you fail to replace any items, all you’ll get is the

Meet Annunziata Tomaro

as music director of at home in symphonic, CCO associate served the Central Kentucky Youth operatic and contemporary Symphony, Tomaro is a repertoire. conductor As founder and music strong advocate of music education and will also director of the Phoenix The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra recently introduced Annunziata Tomaro as associate conductor for the 2010-2011 season. Having previously

serve as the CCOs Education Coordinator. Praised as a “rising light in the musical firmament” and a “brilliant young Maestra” Tomaro is equally

Ensemble in Ann Arbor, Mich. Tomaro collaborated with distinguished artists such as William Bolcom, Peter Sparling and the Gemini Duo.

depreciated value. Godfrey said now she’ll have to get the money together to start replacing the stolen items. This is the way it works with most homeowners replacement cost policies. So it’s important to take pictures of all the items in your

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Start new year out right with healthy yogurt treat Every year when I see the coming food trends, I have to chuckle. And, yes, pat myself on the back. For the most part, I’ve been ahead of the curve for a long time. Home canning is gaining popularity for both economy and health. One of the most fun classes I taught at Jungle Jims this year was on canning. Yogurt, both regular and frozen, continues to be “in,” and Greek yogurt reigns supreme, due to its high protein and calcium content, along with being unbelievably rich and creamy. Use it in place of sour cream. One of our favorite desserts is frozen Greek yogurt. I expect pies to edge out cupcakes this year, too. Though judging from the desserts I’ve seen at parties lately, cupcakes and “cake

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Rita’s version of Yagööt’s frozen yogurt. like wild nuts, berries and wild violets. I love foraging! I still have a couple of jars of wild violet jelly and jam in my old pie safe. Pop-up restaurants, like food trucks, are in every big city. Food stalls with specialty products, like artisan breads, produce and homecured meats are a common site at neighborhood markets and our own Findlay Market. The reasons? Good food at a good price from people who are passionate about their craft. Growing your own produce, whether in the ground or in containers, continues to gain fans. And I think you’re going to see more recipes using whole and unusual grains, like quinoa and bulghur

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wheat. So if you want to jump on the trend wagon, here are some recipes to get you started.

Frozen yogurt like Yagööt’s

Here’s my clone and it’s creamy and delicious. It’s important to use the best quality yogurt here to get a creamy texture. 2 cups strained full fat Greek yogurt 1 ⁄3 to 1⁄2 cup sugar or more to taste. Mix yogurt and sugar. Stir it for about five minutes, until the sugar is dissolved, then put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Freeze in your ice cream maker.

Here’s my version of this popular dish. Leave out the honey and you have simple stir-fried beef.

1 pound flank steak, sliced very thin 1 ⁄4 cup high quality soy sauce or to taste 2-3 teaspoons corn starch 1 tablespoon sesame oil or to taste 1 ⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons honey Pepper to taste Handful or so shredded carrots 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin, both white and green parts Shredded carrots to taste (opt.) Tomato quarters for garnish Combine soy, sesame oil, garlic and honey. Mix with meat and veggies. Refrigerate several hours or

overnight. Film a pan with peanut or Rita canola oil. Heikenfeld When it gets hot, Rita’s kitchen put in beef and veggies. Stir fry quickly, adjust soy and sesame oil to taste, and serve over hot rice and a couple of tomato quarters.

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Go to taste on ingredients here, especially the pimientos. This makes a lot, so go ahead and divide the recipe in half if you want. Just put everything in the food processor or mixer and mix until smooth. This is good with crackers. 1

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Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2 48-7130, ext. 356.

DEATHS Luther G. Patrick

Luther G. Patrick, 82, of Sharonville died Dec. 16. He retired after 30 years of service in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Survived by son, Janes. R. Patrick; sister, Dolores Vonderheide; grandchildren Thomas M. Patrick II, Teresa M. Stieritz, David J. Clark, Tracy M. Patrick and Michael H. Patrick; and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Georgia E. Patrick; children Thomas M. Patrick, Teresa M. Clark and Pamela A. Patrick; and grandson, James R. Patrick II. Services were Dec. 21 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Road. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

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United Church of Christ in Oakley parishioner John Henges is one of the volunteers who prepares the weekly community dinners at the church. The free meals are served from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the church, which is located at 4100 Taylor Ave.

Church reaches out through dinner By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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The United Church of Christ in Oakley is doing more than providing meals. It’s serving them. In addition to its food pantry, which is open from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, the church has also begun serving a free dinner Wednesday evenings. The meals are served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “We (knew) there was a need and we wanted to try and provide a balanced meal,” said the Rev. Judy Jackson, pastor of the church. “We just wanted to reach out to the community.” Parishioner John Henges of Evendale has been a reg-

If you go What: Weekly community dinner When: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday Where: United Church of Christ in Oakley, 4100 Taylor Ave. ular volunteer cooking meals. After his wife died in April, Henges said he wanted to find something worthwhile to occupy his time. “I love to cook,” said Henges, who has been preparing meals since age 5. Preparing the Wednesday meals was a way he could both indulge a passion for cooking and help out others as well. Henges is also a volun-

teer chef for the Shriners. “I remember the food groups from school, and I try to incorporate those into my meals,” said Henges. The first Wednesday meal was served July 7. Henges was chef that first night. The menu included a tossed salad, roast beef, noodles and gravy, broccoli and cupcakes. Henges rotates cooking the meals with Jackson. St. Cecilia Parish and Legend Community Church volunteers also help out on alternating Wednesdays. Carry-outs are also provided. The United Church of Christ is located at 4100 Taylor Ave. For information, call 871-3136.

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Arrests/citations

Nicole Rogers, 40, 4200 GlendaleMilford Road, operating vehicle intoxicated at 10400 Reading Road, Dec. 6.

Incidents/investigations Theft

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Wallet and contents removed at 10765 Reading Road, Dec. 3. Purse and contents valued at $119 removed at 10160 Reading Road, Dec. 4. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 10160 Reading Road, Dec. 4. $390 phone removed at 1600 Glendale-Milford Road, Dec. 4.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery

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Tanya Jones, 49, 956 Ledro Street, operating vehicle intoxicated at 956 Ledro Street, Dec. 17. Dustin Pittard, 24, 12110 Brookstone, open container at E. Kemper Road, Dec. 19. Jacquetta Howard, 42, 613 Dewdrop, disorderly conduct at Mosteller Road and Sharon Road, Dec. 17. Linda Holley, 59, 713 McLaren, theft at 12164 Lebanon Road, Dec. 9. Rynn Downey, 26, 3924 Limerick, theft at 1000 Sycamore, Dec. 5. Shawna Taylor, 35, 1034 Dennison, theft at 11755 Mosteller Road, Dec. 8.

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Reported at 11590 Reading Road, Dec. 17. Residence entered and TV valued at $300 removed at 4093 Sharon Park, Dec. 16.

Domestic violence

Female reported at Sharon Villa, Dec. 13.

Prostitution

Investigation at 11171 Dowlin Drive, Dec. 18.

Theft

Vehicle removed at I275, Dec. 20. iPod touch valued at $129.81 removed at 11755 Mosteller Road, Dec. 14. Catalytic converter removed at 11349 Lippelman Road, Dec. 16. Chalise valued at $15,000 removed at 11144 Spinner Ave., Dec. 17. Tools valued at $10,000 at 10900 Crown Street, Dec. 14.

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Theft, criminal damaging

Catalytic converter removed at 3428 Hauck Road, Dec. 15. Catalytic converter removed at 11536 Gondala Street, Dec. 15.

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Arrests/citations

Roberto Trinidad, 31, 1220 Chesterdale, felonious assault at 1220 Chesterdale Circle, Dec. 12. Amber Jones, 26, 1843 Anderson Ferry Road, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 11. Christopher Woods, 18, 671 Van Buren Ave., theft at 493 Kemper Road, Dec. 11. Vicky Dunaway, 42, 4503 Cornell Road, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 11. Jessie Frank, 27, 5299 Aster Park Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 11. Michelle Walters, 27, 1204 Elberta, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 11. Ronald Crews, 43, 1167 Wainwright, assault at 11643 Chesterdale, Dec. 10.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Attempt made at 490 W. Sharon, Dec. 19.

Domestic

Female reported at Lawnview Avenue, Dec. 19. Male reported at Eider Drive, Dec. 19. Male reported at Audie, Dec. 18. Male reported at Chesterdale, Dec. 16.

Robbery

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. ening employee at 1347 Kemper Road, Dec. 17.

Theft

Laptop of unknown value removed at 400 Glensprings Drive, Dec. 19. $99 removed through deceptive means at 11723 Princeton, Dec. 19. Credit card and $10 removed at 12105 Lawnview, Dec. 18. ID and $4 removed from car at 11755 Commons, Dec. 18. Catalytic converter removed from vehicle at 1044 Chesterdale, Dec. 17. Phone of unknown value removed at 450 Glensprings, Dec. 16.

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1413 Garden Place: Stockelman William R. Tr to Hale Joyce C.; $120,000. 1681 Continental Drive: Ho Tae Paek & Mi Cha Ho to Winings Stacey L.; $116,100.

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11937 Lawnview Ave.: Sev Ltd. to Rendeiro Frank; $114,000. 578 Kemper Road: Morris Christopher M. & Melissa J. to Donham Jessica M.; $121,500.

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711 Marion Road: Mardaph II LLC to Wesbanco Bank Inc.; $36,000.

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122 Springfield Pike: Collaros Susan I. to Runck Nancy M.; $204,500. 238 Compton Ridge Drive: Hunter Timothy E. & Isabel to Walters Jeffrey R.; $330,000.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Education

Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation needs. Call 621READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives. Call 542-0195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s College Readiness Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org.

Entertainment

Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 241-2600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Ciner-

gy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – has openings for adult volunteers in several areas of the hospital. Call 8651164 for information and to receive a volunteer application. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Anne at 5546300, or ababcock@destiny-hospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 5581292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the

front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

AARP – Tax aide for low and moderate income, with emphasis on senior citizens, are in urgent need of volunteers to keep open the existing tax-site locations and staff them for the existing and upcoming 2010-2011 tax season. Will provide necessary IRS and administrative training. If you balance your checkbook or prepare your own tax returns you could be a prime candidate. Free training will be provided during the first two weeks of Jan. 2011. In addition to volunteer help, we would be grateful for laptop computer donations or funds. Call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.arp.org/taxaide/home.htm for more information. Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat

safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Social Services

American Cancer Society – Seeks volunteers for office help, assistance in resale shop, new recruits for the Young Professionals group, Relay For Life team captains, cancer survivors to help with support groups and more. Call 1-888-ACS-OHIO. Cincinnati Association for the Blind – Seeks volunteers in all areas, especially drivers available during the day. Weekend and evening hours also available. Call at 487-4217. Clovernook Center for the Blind – contact Charlene Raaker, coordinator of volunteer services at 5222661 or craaker@clovernook.org for volunteer opportunities. Council on Child Abuse – Looking for volunteers who care about babies and their families. Volunteers will reinforce positive ways to manage infant crying and distribute information on the dangers of shaking babies. Call 936-8009. The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Division of the March of Dimes – needs office volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, at 10806 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Contact Carol Panko at cpanko@marchofdimes.com or call 769-3588. Inter Parish Ministry has a variety of volunteer jobs available – work in the Choice Pantry, help in the office, organize and sort clothing for client families or help with special events. Also needs volunteers to assist with its Elder Ministry program at a local nursing home. Volunteers help residents play bingo on Monday afternoons for about an hour. Contact Connie at 5613932 or visit www.interparish.org for more information. Lighthouse Youth Services – needs volunteer receptionist/development assistant three to five days a week in the morning. The development assistant will answer phones, greet visitors, manage the front desk, assist with mailings and other responsibilities as requested. Call Tynisha Worthy at 487-7151, email volunteer@lys.org. The office is at 1501 Madison Road, second floor. Outreach Programs – Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Cincinnati Inc. provides community education, referrals, interventions, assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, training, community outreach and substance abuse prevention training. Call 636-5459.

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Tri-County Press

Community

January 5, 2011

RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am

Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org

Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org

BAPTIST

Creek Road Baptist Church

Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!

Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith

Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES

Sharonville United Methodist

Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You

8:15 & 11amTraditional 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.

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

EPISCOPAL 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services

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Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church

(Ofﬁce) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30am at 9158 Winton Rd. – Springﬁeld Township Childcare provided

Let’s Do Life Together

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH

LUTHERAN

“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) 513-385-8342 www.christ-lcms.org Dec. 24 5:00 German Service, 7:00 Lessons & Carols Dec. 25 10:00am Holy Communion Dec. 26 8:30 & 11am Holy Communion Dec. 31 7:00 New Years Eve

VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)

513-385-4888

Faith Lutheran LCMC

8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am

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Sunday School 10:15 HOPE LUTHERAN

NEW TIMES AS WE WELCOME

Pastor Lisa Arrington 9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Welcome Hour/ Sun School 11:00 am Traditional Worship

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN

4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Twp. South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 www.hopeonbluerock.org 923-3370

Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Ofﬁce: 2192 Springdale Rd

EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) “Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026

542-9025

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

PRESBYTERIAN

1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock

Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor

Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook

www.lutheransonline.com/joinus

385-7024

UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Meghan Howard, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.com “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725 2:00pm

3:30pm

Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

Northwest Community Church

Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

Nursery Care Provided

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

513-825-3040

Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM

JOHN WESLEY UNITED METHODIST 1927 W. K emper Rd. (Between Mill & Hamilton) 513-825-0733 Traditional Sunday Services 9:00am & 10:15am Contemporary Service 11:30am www.jwumc.net

8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ

Phone: 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Social Security, Medicare, and LongTerm Care issues will be discussed in this short-term class from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26. Call the church to make a reservation. Family Movie Night is 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 7 Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Traditional worship services are 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary music is 9:40 a.m. every Sunday. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

The church recently kicked off its Honduras Project. The church will interact with their friends in Honduras in joint-faith sharing and development, help build a new bilingual elementary school, establish a new parish in Santa Lucia, travel to Honduras to meet their new Catholic brothers and sisters and help faith formation students connect with the children of Intibuca. For more information, call Deacon Mark Westendorf at 489-8815 ext. 718. The church has Roman Catholic Mass with contemporary music Sundays at 4 p.m. Good Shepherd’s contemporary music Mass is a little livelier, a little more upbeat, but remains grounded in the traditional Roman Catholic liturgy. Worshipers will recognize popular Christian worship songs by artists such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Tim Hughes, as well as familiar Catholic liturgical hymns played to a livelier beat. At key points in the service, Contemporary Mass Music Director Bruce Deaton and his band strike up energetic praise music that has the congregation singing and clapping their hands. The Mass draws worshipers of all ages. Come early to get acquainted with the new songs which begin at 3:45 p.m. Stay after Mass on the first Sunday of each month for food, fun, and fellowship. The church is located at 8815 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 5034262.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking and More Crafts, 5:30-8:30 p.m. every third Monday. Free child care is provided. Those interested in attending must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. All paper projects are welcomed including, but not limited to, scrapbooking, stamping, cardmaking and photo-frame keepsakes. Crafters should bring their own photos, albums and specialty items. Most other tools and supplies will be provided. There is no charge for use of supplies.

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Nursery Provided

5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Church by the Woods

The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped-accessible. The church conducts English-as-asecond-language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 563-6447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.

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St. Paul United Church of Christ

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 are welcome. The church is at 7388 East Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.

Upcoming dates include Jan. 24, Feb. 14, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 18 and Aug. 15. The church is located at 7701 Kenwood Road; 891-1700.

Kenwood Fellowship Church

The church has a new contemporary worship service, 6:30-7:30 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 that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.

Kingdom Builders Apostolic Church

The church invites all to worship the Lord with them. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday evening Bible class is 4 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible class is 7-9 p.m. Pastor is Kirk Peoples Jr. The church is located at 3152 Lighthouse Drive, Suite C-2, Fairfield; 874-0446; www.kingdombuildersapostolic.com.

Mount Washington Presbyterian Church

The church offers ConnXions, a contemporary worship service at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays in fellowship hall. Arrive at 5 for some coffee and fellowship time. Sunday morning services are the 9:30 a.m. Morning Glory service, a blended worship service, and the 11 a.m. traditional worship service. Childcare is available at all three services. Sunday school for children through sixth grade is held at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Junior and senior high classes are at 11 a.m. Adult classes are offered at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Youth fellowship is held every Sunday evening with dinner at 6 p.m. and a program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is at 6474 Beechmont Ave.; 231-2650, www.mwpcchurch.org.

New Church of Montgomery

The church is temporarily conducting Sunday services at Strawser Funeral Home, 9305 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. The study group is now studying “Divine Love and Wisdom” by Emanuel Swedenborg. The church is temporarily having services at 9503 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 489-9572; newchurch@cinci.rr.com; www.newchurchofmontgomery.net.

Northern Hills Synagogue

Services will be at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6; at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7; at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. Northern Hills will present a special screening of the short documentary “The Tribe” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. Directed by Tiffany Shlain and narrated by Peter Coyote, “The Tribe” weaves together archival footage, graphics and animation to tell the story of both the Barbie doll and the Jewish people. By tracing Barbie's history, the film explores what it means to be an American Jew today, and what it means to be a member of any tribe in the 21st century. The Tribe has won numerous awards, including Best Documentary at both the New York and Los Angeles Shorts Fests in 2007, Best Short Documentary at the 2006 Nashville Film Festival and 2007 Warsaw Jewish Film Festival, and the Grand Jury Prize at the 2007 Florida Film Festival. It was an official selection for the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. A discussion will follow. There is no charge for attendance. Northern Hills Synagogue is at 5714 Fields-Ertel Road in Deerfield Township, between I-71 and Snider Road; 931-6038.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

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8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "The Methodist Way: The Faith and Character of a Methodist"

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with of provisions the State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy and/or owner an manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an therein, interest and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, 124-11, 11AM 11378 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246 513-7715311. T a n i a Overstreet 4003 #14 Sharon Park Ln. Cincinnati, OH 45241 Furniture, Boxes, TV’s or stereo equip. Patricia Harris 300 Helen St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 Household goods, boxes, appliances, TV’s or stereo equip. Eric Jett P.O.Box 46613 Cincinnati, OH 45246 Household goods, furniture, boxes. Margie Brown 607 Dew Drop Cir. #F Cincinnati, OH 45240 Sporting goods, tools, appliances, other. H a rold White P.O. Box 15385 Cincinnati, OH 45215 Household goods, furniture, boxes, tools. S h a n n o n S m i t h 246 Joliet St. Cincinnati, OH 45215 Furniture, boxes, appliances, TV’s or stereo equip. D e m e tr iu s S m ith 3893 Mack Rd. # 114 Fairfield, OH 45014 Household goods, furniture, appliances, TV’s or stereo equip. 2732

Brecon United Methodist Church

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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm

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The church is participating in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Malaria Campaign. The campaign focuses on the prevention, treatment and containment of malaria. The children of the Sunday School and the Wheel of Friendship women’s group are making special donations along with general donations from members of the congregation. The Monday morning Women’s Bible Study is beginning a new study called Encouraging One Another. The women meet from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. to share prayer concerns and praises and to study the Bible together. Babysitting is available and guests are welcome. Worship services with Holy Communion are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Christian education for all ages is

9:45 a.m. The church welcomes people from Montgomery and surrounding communities to participate in worship and other activities. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

The church is having a special Festival of Lights service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9 to celebrate Epiphany. A Kings cake reception will immediately follow. The church will be “adopting” families from the West End and is seeking donations of food, gifts and money. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Rombe’s in Blue Ash. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets the second and fourth Saturdays, 1011 a.m. Mother Linda Young is leading Parent Church School from 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Sundays. Stay in the undercroft after bringing your children to Sunday School and discuss “In the Midst of Chaos: Car-

About religion

Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. ing for Your Children as Spiritual Practice” by Bonnie MillerMcLenore. The Order of St. Luke is studying the 26 miracles of Jesus and how they apply to life today. Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the library. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

Temple Sholom

Temple Sholom will hold a special Munchkin Minyan Shabbat Service at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 15. This service will be a new and exciting Shabbat experience for families with young children. Join us for some singing, dancing, storytelling, art projects and more as we celebrate Shabbat together in a service led by student Rabbi David Gerber. This service will be for children ages 0-7 (siblings welcome) and open to the whole community. Temple Sholom is at 3100 Longmeadow Lane in Amberley Village. Visit www.templesholom.net for more information. Temple Sholom will honor the holiday of Tu B’shvat as part of a communal Shabbat Unplugged musical service followed by a hands-on learning seder for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp will lead the Tu B’shvat seder and take us through the journey of the seasons through the sharing of plenty of wine (or juice), mixed fruits and nuts and discussions regarding our own personal cycles in life and who we aspire to be as individuals. Tu B’shvat is a time to reflect on our environment, the role we play within it and to celebrate with those we love. The service will be also available online at www.templesholom.net. RSVP with the office at 791-1330 or via email at office@temple sholom.net to attend the seder. Temple Sholom is at 3100 Longmeadow Lane in Amberley Village; 791-1330; www.templesholom.net.

Victorious Empowerment Worship Center

Have you wanted to be a part of a dance, mime or step team ministry but just couldn’t find a church with your age group? Are you searching for a church that you can call home and be feed through the word of God? Come out and see how God is working through a collection of people who are imperfect; who is serving a perfect God. There’s a blessing for you at Victorious Empowerment Worship Center whether you’re a preschooler or a senior citizen, single or married, there is a place for you. If you would like more information or feel lead by the Lord to attend our services, please call Victorious Empowerment Worship Center, or come worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kendrick L Southerland is the pastor. The church is at the Atrium Conference Center, 30 Tri-County Parkway, Springdale; 578-0190.

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