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Alfred L Wright was born Dec. 27, 1909, and celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and fellow church members Dec. 27, 2009, at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Now trustee emeritus, Mr. Wright has attended Quinn for 93 years, serving as a trustee for about 50 years. Members like to hear his stories of when the church was at its original Glendale location. SEE LIFE, B1
Cell mates
Three words guided students as they tackled a class project at Princeton High School – form follows function.” Students in Brian Lien’s Engineering Your Future class had the opportunity to create a prototype of their ideal cell phone. SEE SCHOOLS, A4
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Springdale City Council reviewed its budget history and expectations with an eye on the tough economy during its year-end meeting. SEE STORY, A2
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Donald Gray uses an air excavation tool to move soil away from a tree on Springfield Pike, exposing the roots for evaluation and treatment.
City’s goal: Protect canopy By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Wyoming’s Urban Forestry Board, which is rooted in its efforts to maintain the tree canopy the city is known for, has taken steps to make sure its street trees remain healthy. Nine thornless honeylocusts along Springfield Pike got a spa treatment recently that will help the root system and likely improve the life span of the trees. The need became apparent during sidewalk repair work that took place during the fall. Wyoming resident Alex Teass, who is a member of the Urban Forestry Board, was jogging by and noticed the opened pits as the sidewalks were being repaired near the trees. He noticed the extent of cir-
Tom Davis, right, and Donald Gray trim roots after the dirt was removed from a tree on Springfield Pike. cling roots, which can affect vitality and longevity, according to Brad Bonham, an arborist who advises the city on its trees. Public Works Director Terry Huxel worked with the group, which contacted arborist Tom Davis, who was the former urban forester for the city of Covington, and who is a member of the Northern Kentucky Urban Forestry Council.
Donald Gray of Arbor Management worked with Davis to perform an air excavation. They used an air compressor to power the air excavation tool. “The speed of the air leaving the end of the nozzle is on the order of Mach 2,” Bonham said in a news release. “When that hits material with air in it, like soil, it dislodges it without moving or harming the solid materials, like
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roots. “Even the fine hair roots of a tree are not harmed by this type of excavation.” After the dirt is removed, roots can be treated or removed. “Street trees have restrictions in the root zone,” Davis said. “They can stagnate and even die.” Davis said that with the treatment, “they may live longer than others now.”
Glendale opens valve with hearing on gas, electric aggregation By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Now that Glendale voters passed a ballot issue in November that opens the door for gas and electric aggregation, the village is ready for the next step. It will file for certification with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and possibly choose a company to shop for an alternative supplier of gas and electric for residents. Representatives of Eagle Energy explained the process during a public hearing in December. “Now, the opportunity to look for lower rates becomes viable,” said Don Marshall of Eagle Energy. “It may occur and it may not occur, but with the paperwork behind them (with PUCO), they can move ahead.” If the village decides to work
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“Now, the opportunity to look for lower rates becomes viable. It may occur and it may not occur, but with the paperwork behind them (with PUCO), they can move ahead.”
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with Eagle Energy, Marshall said they’d monitor the marketplace for a supplier. “Then, the residents will have a choice,” he said. “They can either join the program, or not.” Those who choose to stay with Duke would see no change in their current billing. For those who choose the aggregation program, the bill would still be generated by Duke, but the supplier would be different
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Dick Lonneman, Jim Macenko and Don Marshall of Eagle Energy explain the aggregation process during a Glendale Village Council meeting. and the rates would coincide with the alternate company. “All aggregation does is find a point of supply that is different from Duke,” Marshall said. “They deliver to Duke’s distribution system, and Duke takes responsibility at that point to deliver it to the resident. “It’s a risk-free opportunity to reduce your bill without any expense from the customer,” Marshall said. “He’s in total control.” Resident Bruce Abel peppered
Marshall with questions during the Village Council meeting. He questioned Eagle’s services and purpose in the process, as well as the rates and any contract obligations. Council has set a subsequent meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 15, to discuss lingering questions. Councilman William Aronstein reminded residents that “at any time, you could go back to Duke.” “There is no downside,” Marshall added.
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Springdale City Council reviewed its budget history and expectations with an eye on the tough economy
during its year-end meeting. “We will have a rocky road ahead, but with a positive outcome at year’s end,” Councilman Bob Diehl said of the report reviewed by council.
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Students in Brian Lien’s Engineering Your Future class had the opportunity to create a prototype of their ideal cell phone.
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Three words guided students as they tackled a class project at Princeton High School. “Form follows function,” architect Louis Sullivan once said. It’s the phrase teacher Brian Lien wanted his students to keep in mind as they connected the design process with science and math. Students in Lien’s Engineering Your Future class had the opportunity to create a prototype of their ideal cell phone. To do that, they first had to learn how to do a Powerpoint presentation, learned in English class. Then they researched a variety of cell phone designs to determine what worked and what could be improved. Next, they used drafting and engineering skills to draw a prototype, with orthographic views of top, front and right side, and an isometric, pictorial drawing. “They also had to learn scale and proportion,” Lien said, referring to math instruction. The result was a collection of
unique cell phones, modeled in clay and in realistic proportion. “The challenge was how do I make something that isn’t there yet,” Lien said. Four of them will be entered into the Ohio State Fair in 2010, Lien said. Adam Helsley’s is one of them. His inspiration came from the Iphone. “I added better speakers and added a headphone jack and better camera,” he said. “It’s what I would like in the phone.” He cupped the model in his hand. “I think it’s comfortable holding it with one hand,” said Helsley, a senior. “I just wish it worked.” Nick Ivins said he wanted to improve on the BlackBerry model. “I like the keyboard idea,” Ivins, a senior, said of the phone
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Awarding-winning author and illustrator Loren Long visited Bethany School to talk about his work, including his newest book “Otis.” His inspirational talk had students heading to art class newly inspired and going home determined to write books.
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Bethany School families spent a Saturday planting bulbs to make sure Bethany blooms in the spring. More than 1,000 bulbs were planted around campus. Many of the volunteers enjoyed a brunch at O’Charley’s when the work was finished. Teacher Claudia Barton organized the day. Here, fourth-grader Meta Thurman and her dad Greg Thurman of Glendale plant bulbs in one of the many flower beds on campus.
that doesn’t have to be flipped open to use it. Helsley said he liked how he was able to use lessons learned in other classes to complete the project. “We have to use math, science and English,” he said. “We have to use every subject in here. “It’s hands-on. You don’t get to do this in any other class,” Helsley said. “In this class, you have to both design and manufacture what you’re building.” The other two models that will be entered in the fair were created by Marcus Swafford and Damon Hutsell. Hutsell, a senior, made a palmsized phone that features a carrier, large screen and keyboard. Swafford, a junior, named his The Joc. The phone is shaped like a small dumbbell. “It looks like a hand weight, and would be weighted to use two ways,” Lien said. After the phone call, the user could get a little exercise. Along with the fair, the phones will be sent to the Ohio Technology Education Association’s spring conference.
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Nick Ivins, Brian Lien and Adam Helsley check out the four cell phone prototypes that will be entered into the Ohio State Fair in 2010.
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Seven Hills School eighth graders baked 156 individual loaves of apple plum bread on Nov. 24 for the residents of Tender Mercies, which provides housing and supportive services for homeless people with chronic mental illness in Over-the-Rhine. Seen here baking are students, from left, Connor Rouan of Indian Hill, Armand Ghazi of Indian Hill, Andrew Besl of Glendale and Ellie Wilson of Mount Lookout.
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Moeller cheerleaders provided half-time treats despite tricks from the St. Xavier football team during the Oct. 31 showdown at Nippert Stadium. The cheerleaders are, from left: first row, Sara Carota (Evendale), Carley Holden (Springfield Township) and Megan Janka (Loveland); second row, Allison Janka (Loveland), Candace Crowley (Liberty Township), Megan Autry (Amberley Village), Kelsey Brown (Mt. Healthy) and Mileah Roper (Loveland); third row, Abbey Szabados (Middletown), Missy Gottschlich (Evendale), Dani Reiss (Maineville) and Jordyn Hunter (Sharonville).
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Bethany School celebrated St. Nicholas Day. Bishop Kenneth Price and Bishop Thomas Breidenthal led the chapel services and for the first time a child Bishop was selected. This tradition comes from medieval times when a child was named bishop for December. Bishop Breidenthal named eighth-grader Ian Jones child Bishop during the upper school service. Bishop Price, left, named fourth-grader Elizabeth Bunte, right, child Bishop during the lower school service.
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2009 ends in style ...
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Former Princeton High School senior Orlando Williams, who graduated in 2009, smiles as the Vikings close out a 55-41 win over Toledo St. John’s Jesuit in the Division I State Semifinal March 27. Princeton lost 60-58 to Columbus Northland in the state final the following night, but the Vikings capped one of finest seasons in program history. They went 25-2, including a perfect 14-0 in the Greater Miami Conference. Williams, who averaged 17.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists, was named Enquirer Division I Player of the Year and was first-team all-state. He now plays for Miami University.
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Princeton senior Marcus Davis, then a junior, had one of the best seasons in the city last year. The centerfielder/pitcher hit .523 with seven doubles, 17 RBIs and 12 stolen bases. He was named an Enquirer AllStar and is considered one of the top prospects in the country for the class of 2010. He has signed to play baseball for Louisiana State University.
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Princeton High School senior Jordan Sibert, then a junior, throws down a reverse dunk against Mason at UD Arena March 14. Sibert had a team-high 18 points in the 63-40 win and was named an Enquirer All-Star. Sibert, who has committed to play for Ohio State, is third in the GMC in scoring this season with 16.5 points per contest.
Local high school athletes and teams had much to celebrate during the last calendar year. Here is a look back at some of the best pictures and highlights from 2009.
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Princeton sophomore Claudia Saunders, then a freshman, finished third in the 300-meter hurdles (42.65) and seventh in the 100 hurdles (14.81) at the Division I State Track Meet in Columbus in June. Also a cross country star, Saunders was named an Enquirer All-Star this past season after finishing sixth at the state meet in a time of 18:42.96.
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Wyoming High School senior captain Jillian Anderson, left, battles Columbus Bexley’s Abby Fagin for the ball during the Division II state semifinal game at Cedarville University on Nov. 11. The two top-ranked teams in the state played to a 2-2 tie through regulation and two overtime periods, but Bexley prevailed on penalty kicks 3-2 to advance to the state finals. Anderson, who scored eight goals and had 15 assists this past season, was secondteam all-state and an Enquirer Division II All-Star. The Lady Cowboys, which finished 19-1-2, set school records for most wins and shutouts with the help of senior goalie Alexa Levick, who had 16 shutouts and allowed just eight goals all season. ERNEST COLEMAN/STAFF
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Princeton senior Spencer Ware picks up yards against Colerain Oct. 2. Ware threw for 144 yards, ran for 92 and scored two touchdowns that night, but the Vikings lost 31-14. After missing the first two games of the year to injury, Ware finished with 1,007 passing yards and 770 rushing yards. He had 18 total touchdowns.
Wyoming senior Jibreel Black (58) tackles Nick Gentile of St. Francis DeSales for a loss in the Division III State Semifinal Nov. 27. The Cowboys, which lost 24-7, finished the season 13-1. Black, who has verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati, had 9.5 sacks to lead the Wyoming defense.
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Wyoming’s Kyle Seyfried throws a pass during the Cowboys’ 14-7 win over Springfield Shawnee at Welcome Stadium Nov. 20. Seyfried was 18-of27 through the air, including passes of 7 and 64 yards for Wyoming’s two touchdowns on the night. Seyfried was named Enquirer Division III Player of the Year after passing for 3,452 yards and 40 touchdowns.
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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy junior Kassie Faugno was a state doubles qualifier with sophomore teammate Dominique Baxter, both of whom were named Enquirer Division II All-Stars. Both Faugno and Baxter live in Wyoming
BRIEFLY • Princeton High School boys beat Colerain High School 67-47, Dec. 29. Jordan Sibert was Princeton’s topscorer with 19 points, including two three-pointers. Princeton’s Jaihlen Teague scored two points; Darrien Wilkins scored 17; Martin scored two; Marcus Davis scored seven, including one three-pointer; Jay McCants scored eight; Ulysses Thomas
scored two and Greg Williams scored 10, including one three-pointer. • Princeton girls beat St. Ursula Academy 63-40, Dec. 29. Emily Roper was Princeton’s top-scorer with 12 points. Princeton’s Biannca Mitchell scored five points, including one three-pointer; Shakeira Lang scored seven, including one three-pointer; Mikell Chinn scored two; Martina Brady scored four; Kayla
Joiner scored nine; Kimberly Flanigan scored two; Alexus Chinn scored 11; Karen Nelson scored six and Catherine Smith scored five points.
This week in wrestling
Princeton High School took first place in the GWOC Dayton Holiday Invitational, Dec. 30, with a score of 187.5. Princeton’s Charles Mason was named an outstanding wrestler.
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The bills come due Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ hamiltoncounty posted these comments to a story about how local municipalities and governments are cutting their budgets because of the economy: ‘Well, of course the ‘public servants’ make the cuts in the way that will be most visibly painful for the taxpayers. That’ll show ‘em for not paying enough in taxes to support our government. “But the plain fact is that there has been too much spending in good times, because political folks feel continuing pressure to spend what they have – and more, rather than to conserve. I suggest a review of every program that did not exist 25 years ago to determine if it was/is really necessary to continue them at present levels, or kill them entirely. We have to distinguish between what’s necessary and ‘what would be nice to have,’ and make cuts accordingly.” NOTaMajorMarket “Budget cuts bring layoffs, except for the Cincinnati Police Department, they get ‘overtime.’ This has to stop asap. No reason for this waste of taxpayer money.” skylight
“Of course, if it were you working overtime, I’m guessing, you’d want to get paid for it.” MrWhipple “Even in good times there is not enough money to do all of the things necessary to improve the quality of life in any community. Much of the fluff has already been cut. Public employees are being asked to do more to cover shortages of personnel. It’s often cheaper to pay overtime than to hire or recall employees. “I recall that the Enquirer posted the city expenditures by department. I wonder how many reviewed those with suggestions for cuts. I’m sure that community leaders would welcome NOTaMajorMarket’s review of unnecessary programs. A good start would be one of the communities cited in this article.” CincyTom “Why no mention of Cincinnati $51 million dollar deficit? City streets have been in disrepair for years! “Garbage pick up is spotty, and winter salting of streets is minimal! Problem isn’t the bad economy! The problem is all departments’ overhiring of city employees, police, firemen thru nepotism, poltical paybacks and past/present city councils doing nothing to cut the deficit! They just announced no layoffs in 2010, and will borrow $27 million! They caved in to the
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Wyoming’s Urban Forestry Board, which is rooted in its efforts to maintain the tree canopy the city is known for, has taken steps to make sure its street trees remain healthy. Is saving the canopy important to Wyoming? Why or why not? No responses.
What advice would you give to new Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr? What do you think should be his top priority? What is his greatest challenge? No responses.
Next question Springdale has a projected budget for 2010 of $17.72 million, which is about $1.5 million below the previous budget, and most communities in the Tri-County area are dealing with tigether budgets. Where should governments look first when considering what expenses to cut?
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28th District includes Forest Park, Sharonville, Evendale, Glendale. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43266-0603; phone 614-466-8120; fax 614644-9494. E-mail: rep28@ohr.state.oh.us
State Rep. Louis Blessing (Republican)
29th District includes Part of Colerain and Springfield Township area. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 13th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-6111; phone 614-466-9091; fax 614644-9494. E-mail: district29@ohr.state.oh.us
State Sen. William Seitz
8th District includes Evendale, Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale, Woodlawn and Wyoming. Cincinnati: 3672 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251; 385-1234. Columbus: Senate Building, Room 143, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215; (614) 466-8068. E-mail: sd8@mailr.sen.state.oh.us
FOP/Firemen’s strong arm unions, (police get a 2 percent raise Jan.1), which adds to the deficit). Next year by their coward actions, taxpayers will be forced to pay a tax increase in order to keep the non caring above elitist happy!” Bugaboo2 ‘Billvor, you need to check some facts. For the last decade this country was run by the right and China is doing quite well. FWIW, China is considered a communist state, France is a republic and Russia is a federation. The last time we had a budget surplus was under the ‘leftist-socialist’ Bill Clinton. Go figure.” CincyTom “For once these municipalities must deal with problems that the private sector has dealt with all the time. The solution is simple. Layoffs, pay cuts, benefit cuts and going non-union are possible solutions. But most will chose to discontinue vital services that harm the people in order to extort more money in the form of higher taxes.” FriendlyRider ‘Why is it that Blue Ash was able to secure some of the $1,000,000,000,000.00 ‘stimulus’ to repave parts of Reed Hartman, but we are going to forego getting a couple of roads repaved in Springfield Township? With that
much money being spent by the feds there should be a front loader doing work on every street corner.” just2comment “Problem is that bureaucrats and politicians become comfortable with the status quo. Every program is ‘necessary’ to someone, and officials are reluctant to cut anything, for fear of losing support. It’s easier to whine about being ‘underfunded,’ or to point the finger of blame elsewhere. In many places, voters have yet to elect people who actually would do much to reduce spending. “So the people choose and have chosen the course of inaction, punctuated by ‘emergencies.’ That’s probably best for the politicians, and so it’s likely to continue.” NOTaMajorMarket “I went over the Cincinnati city manager’s budget line by line. I found not only fluff, but plenty of fat, gravy, dessert, frills and glitter. While other cities larger than Cincinnati are cutting out the handouts, city hall fudged a budget to keep the libs happy and in their pockets. The crisis looms closer.” TalkTalk “You mean you actually cut spending when revenues are down? Has anyone contacted Washington about this
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approach? As a country we’ve been living beyond our means for decades, and the lesson still hasn’t been learned. We’re all in for a rude awakening when we realize this socialistic utopia the left has promised won’t work here anymore than it has in France, China or Russia.” billvor “Yeah, as a result of Clinton, this country is in a mess. Does the palatial housing boom with big SUVs in the driveway ring a bell with you? How about the fuzzy math on mortgages and consumer loans back in Bill’s day, refresh your memory? Pay up time has come and gone. What’s left is a nation barely moving & the politicos in DC pile on more debt. Tax and spend a country’s way out of a fiasco. I guess the thinking is China has more money to put up for financing. Eventually, they’ll be able to buy the U.S. at a fire sale price. And the libs keep blaming Bush & hold Willie harmless.” TalkTalk
Winter watch for seniors • Keep Like it or not, winter’s on the an extra supply way. Cincinnati Area Senior Serof medicine on vices (CASS) encourages senior hand. If you use citizens to plan now so that you’ll medical equipbe prepared and safe during the ment, arrange cold temperatures and winter for a back-up storms. power source These tips can help you get with your medthrough – and even enjoy – the Tracey ical supply comwinter months. • Have the furnace checked Collins pany. • Extra and cleaned and the batteries in Community blankets and smoke and carbon monoxide Press guest warm clothes alarms changed. During the wincolumnist are a necessity. ter, keep your furnace set no lower When you go than 65 degrees to avoid outside, dress warmly, in layers. hypothermia and frozen pipes. • Use portable space heaters Wear the appropriate kind shoes safely. Unplug them when you or boots and keep your hands, aren’t using them. Do not use ears, nose and feet covered to avoid frostbite. A extension cords; portable over your heaters should be plugged There are many scarf mouth will warm the into an outlet. Keep anycommunity air you are breathing thing that can burn at lungs. least three feet away from resources for into• your Set up a a space heater. Purchase seniors who “buddy” system with heaters that shut off autosomeone who can matically. want to remain check on you and • Plan for power outindependent help you if necessary. ages and those times • Consider getting when the weather makes and in their own a personal emergency it difficult to get out. Have homes. alarm system such as a battery-powered radio, Lifeline that can sumflashlight and extra batteries. Keep a supply of water and mon help if you can’t get to a dried and canned foods on hand, phone. • If you rely on home health along with a manual can opener. Have some extra food and water care or personal care assistants, have a back-up plan in the event available for your pets. • If a senior is homebound your worker is unable to get to and unable to cook, they may be your home. • Prevent “cabin-fever” with eligible for meals-on-wheels to provide a daily meal. The visit puzzles, craft projects, handheld from the delivery driver is an addi- games, books and movies for tional check that you are safe. those days when you are aren’t CASS is the area’s largest provider able to leave home. • When the weather permits, of home-delivered meals. Contact CASS at 513-721-4330 for infor- get out and socialize with friends and relatives. Senior Centers promation about this service.
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Tips to help seniors weather the winter storms
Winter storms and cold weather can be challenging and even dangerous for senior citizens. In addition to what everyone should do to stay safe, seniors may need extra help. Check on elderly family, friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe at home. Here are some tips for helping senior citizens through a winter storm: • Check-in daily. Encourage them to contact you if they need help. • Check the furnace. Seniors are vulnerable to hypothermia. Make sure furnaces are working and set to 65 degrees or higher. • Clear sidewalks, steps and driveways of snow and ice. Clear any handrails as well. • Ensure space heaters are used with caution. • Never use an extension cord – plug them into an outlet. • Unplug when not in use. • Keep anything that can burn – especially curtains – at least three feet away. • If power goes out, ensure they have flashlights, blankets, plenty of food and water. • Offer to drive seniors. Volunteer to drive seniors to appointments, the grocery or to pick-up prescriptions. • Bring in newspapers and mail. • Check batteries. Ensure there are working batteries in the smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. vide a variety of social, recreational and health and wellness activities. Many serve lunch and most provide transportation to and from the centers. Check out what your neighborhood center has to offer. Seniors who plan for whatever winter might bring will be ready. There are many community resources for seniors who want to remain independent and in their own homes. For more information on resources and services for seniors, contact CASS, 513-721-4330, www.cassdelivers.org or the Council on Aging, 513-721-1025, www.help4seniors.org. Tracey Collins is executive director of Cincinnati Area Senior Services. For information about CASS, visit www. CASSdelivers.org or call 721-4330.
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Wyoming Middle School’s fifth-grade chorus, under the direction of Kathryn Trent, performed songs of Christmas and Hanukkah at the Wyoming Woman’s Club meeting at the Wyoming Civic Center.
Following the Wyoming Middle School Chorus performance, chorus members moved to various tables and led the Wyoming Woman’s Club members in song. From left: club members Dr. Shirley Ekvall and Rose Slemmons with a chorus member.
Holiday meeting
Mary Corley, Mary Gibson and Marcia Lukin enjoy singing with members of the Wyoming Middle School fifth-grade chorus at the Wyoming Woman’s Club meeting at the Wyoming Civic Center.
The Wyoming Woman’s Club recently hosted its Holiday Meeting. The Wyoming Middle School fifth-grade chorus performed led the club in singing.
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Jenni McCauley-Sieber, WWC president, with a group of the Wyoming Middle School’s fifth-grade chorus members who performed at the meeting. At right is Mary Benken, chair of the club’s Scholarship Fund Auction. PROVIDED
Winifred Petree leads (left to right) Jan Evans, Carolyn Campbell, Roberta Sprague and Jenni McCauley-Sieber in holiday song at the Wyoming Woman’s Club meeting at the Wyoming Civic Center. At the close of the meeting, Petree lead the larger group in two patriotic songs in memory of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
THINGS TO DO
Art exhibit
Visionaries and Voices – North is hosting “The Great Holiday Wrap Up” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Visionaries and Voices North Branch Studio, 225 Northland Blvd., Springdale. It is celebrating art from 2009. Seasonal gifts, cards, ornaments and more by Visionaries and Voices artists are available for purchase. Call 771-2999.
Wine tasting
Little Miami River Wines is hosting the After Hours Wine Tasting from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Little Miami River Wines, 10490 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Sample five or six wines, each paired with an appetizer. The cost is $30. Reservations are required. Call 677-3333 or e-mail info@littlemiamiriverwines.com.
Wedding showcase
The Cincinnati Wedding Showcase is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. There are more than 100 vendors of wedding products and services. The event includes giveaways. Admission is $10, $8 advance. Call 891-4701 or visit www.cincinnatiweddingshowcase.com.
Book club
The Historical Fiction Book Club of Cincinnati meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Maderia. The Janurary meeting will discuss “War and Peace.” Call 7457003.
More signing
Signing Safari, LLC., is hosting the parenting class “More Signing, Less Whining” at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. The class includes preverbal communication, earlier speech development, enhanced intellectual development, pictorial dictionary and Signing Safari CD. The cost is $45 per couple. Registration is required. Call 4754500.
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A century of living the Wright way Alfred L Wright was born Dec. 27, 1909, and celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and fellow church members Dec. 27, 2009, at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Now trustee emeritus, Mr. Wright has attended Quinn for 93 years, serving as a trustee for about 50 years. Members like to hear his stories of when the church was at its original Glendale location. When his nephew, David Clay, called to tell me of the celebration, I thought of all that Mr. Wright experienced during his sojourn on this planet. Some of it was Evelyn heartache, much was Perkins achievement and all of it was determinaCommunity tion – what folks Press used to call grit. columnist Happily married to Maggie (fondly called June) from 1938 until her death in 2001, they commuted between here and Kentucky, where she taught, until they bought their Madisonville home in 1942. His family moved to Glendale when he was 4 years old, and he wanted to remain there with them, but the only houses available for purchase by African-Americans were on Washington Avenue. He overcame racism as both child and man to own a successful dry cleaning business at several locations from downtown to Silverton, retiring in 1992 after 45 years. Mr. Wright is the youngest son of Lydia and Sanford Wright Sr. and was known as “Buddy” as a child because he always helped others. He is “Bud or Uncle Bud” to his numerous nieces, nephews and friends. As I read the church program listing those members in convalescent homes, I realized that
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Alfred L. Wright at his 100th birthday celebration. Behind him are family photos. Over his right shoulder is a large photograph of him at a younger age. Uncle Bud’s name has never made that list. To see him walk tall and unaided into the reception hall warmed my heart. He doesn’t wear eyeglasses, converses easily, still drives and continues to live in the same house he purchased 67 years ago. The intercession prayer thanked God for Brother Wright who began his walk with God so many years ago. The beautiful Youth Choir solo of “One Small Light” seemed appropriate because Uncle Bud has been a light in the only church he’s ever attended. Senior Pastor Frederick Wright (no relation) dedicated his sermon to Uncle Bud. There are no Christmas songs dedicated to Joseph and he is barely mentioned in the Bible. Yet, when God called him to perform a significant task at a significant time, he fulfilled his responsibilities. He was a man of substance who didn’t have to have high visibility. This describes Uncle Bud. When asked to speak, he merely said, “I’ve lived my life in the church and never tried to harm any-
one.” Mistress of ceremonies Lajuana Miller remarked that Alfred and June always represented “class” to her. With impeccable manners and smartly dressed, they did things the “Wright way.” He came from a time when people conversed face-to-face, because telephones were not in common use. He still makes it a point to personally visit the sick and shut in, especially his family who is so dear to him. Miller reflected on what it must have been like for him to vote for an African-American for president. Attendees embraced this wonderful gentleman with a chorus of “Happy Birthday,” proclamations, cards and accolades. A delightful video presentation of his life followed the delicious meal prepared by his family, who sincerely appreciates Quinn Chapel’s kitchen ministry for their help. 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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ART EXHIBITS
The Great Holiday Wrap Up, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visionaries and Voices North Branch Studio, 225 Northland Blvd. Celebrating art from 2009. Seasonal gifts, cards, ornaments and more by Visionaries and Voices artists available for purchase. Presented by Visionaries and Voices - North. 771-2999. Springdale.
EDUCATION
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Weekly through April 8. Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive. Information on how to get out of debt, cash flow planning, saving, insurance and investment basics, how to achieve your financial goals and other money related topics. With Sandra Faith Hall, Dave Ramsey Certified Counselor. Family friendly. $93 per family. Registration required. 550-3337. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227; www.greenacres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Market includes organic meat and eggs, seasonal produce and flowers. Closes at dusk. 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.
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FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Piazza Discepoli Glendale, 23 Village Square. $10. 7716611; www.piazzadiscepoli.com. Glendale.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brendon Walsh, 8 p.m. $12.Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, Reservations required, available online. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. S A T U R D A Y, J A N . 9
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
The Hearing Loss Association of America Southwest Ohio Chapter Open House, 1 p.m. Jewish Hospital, 4777 E. Galbraith Road. Conference Room AB, second floor. Presentations by representatives from Ohio Relay and Sprint CapTel providing information about new phones and services to help those with loss of hearing. Cathy Kooser presents information on The Kooser Program. Free. Presented by Hearing Loss Association Southwest Ohio. 683-5855. Kenwood.
EDUCATION
Brendon Walsh, 8 p.m. $8. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Reservations required, available online. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
All About Kids Open House, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All About Kids Childcare and Learning Center, 11210 Montgomery Road. Tours of new 10,000 square foot facility available. Includes refreshments and raffles. Free. 489-5437; www.allaboutkidslc.com. Symmes Township.
PUBLIC HOURS
MUSIC - BLUES
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, 44 Village Square. Features the history of Glendale, a National Historic Landmark District, and its railroad past. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Glendale Heritage Preservation. Through March 27. 771-4908. Glendale.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road. Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous, Inc. 503-4262. Montgomery.
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456. Sycamore Township.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Carole Moore Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Lucky Lady, 9962 Hamilton Ave. With Larry & Bill. Ages 21 and up. 403-5100. Springfield Township.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brendon Walsh, 8 p.m. $12. Ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, Reservations required, available online. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
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Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, Free, donations accepted. 771-4908. Glendale. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. An environmentally responsible working farm. $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
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. Includes giveaways. $10, $8 advance. Presented by Cincinnati Wedding Showcase. 891-4701; www.cincinnatiweddingshowcase.com. Sharonville. S U N D A Y, J A N . 1 0
BARS/CLUBS Who-Dey Sundeys, 1 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. Bengals football, food, drink specials, contests and giveaways. Free. Through Jan. 17. 9563797. Evendale. Live Music and Industry Night, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 4785 Lake Forest Drive. Includes drink specials for all and 30 percent off starters and sushi for industry employees. Acoustic music by Jeff Hickenlooper begins 6:30 p.m. 554-1040. Blue Ash. COMMUNITY DANCE
Big Band Dance, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike. Auditorium. Includes snacks and soft drinks. Couples and singles welcome. Free dance lessons 1-2 p.m. $10. Presented by WMKV 89.3 FM. 782-4399. Springdale.
FOOD & DRINK
Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Brunch. Sharon Woods Golf Course and Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road. All you can eat buffet featuring more than 20 items and made-toorder omelets. With swinging jazz piano by the Chris Comer Trio. $13.95, $6.75 ages 212; free ages 2 and under; vehicle permit required. Reservations required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 769-0624. Sharonville.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brendon Walsh, 8 p.m. $8. Ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, Reservations required, available online. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
RECREATION
Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club Monthly Tournament, noon-6 p.m. Metropole Coffee Company, 9675 Cincinnati Columbus Road. Double-elimination backgammon tournament for Cincinnati area players. Chouette also played. $21. Presented by Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club. 807-6926; www.cincybg.com. Sharonville.
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The Cincinnati Wedding Showcase is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. There are more than 100 vendors of wedding products and services. The event includes giveaways. Admission is $10, $8 advance. Call 891-4701 or visit www.cincinnatiweddingshowcase.com. Shown is fashion from last year’s showcase. M O N D A Y, J A N . 1 1
ART & CRAFT CLASSES Beginning Art/Painting Class, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. $15. Registration recommended. Through Jan. 25. 791-9428; www.whateverworkswellness.com. Silverton. BARS/CLUBS
Monday Night Football Madness, 8 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. With “Drinko Plinko” game and prizes. 956-3797. Evendale. T U E S D A Y, J A N . 1 2
BARS/CLUBS
Cornhole Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. Through Feb. 23. 965-3757; www.myspace.com/ sluggersbar. Evendale.
EDUCATION
What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave. Presentation series for parents and caregivers on reading, comprehension development and current research. Free. Registration required. 531-7400. Blue Ash.
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo
HEALTH / WELLNESS
LifeSteps Weight Management Program, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 30. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Incorporates current medical research with physical activity and group support. Registered dietitian teaches 12-week program. $295. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion. com. Montgomery.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Beth Hoffman, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Author discusses and signs “Saving Ceecee Honeycutt.” 794-9440. Kenwood.
PARENTING CLASSES
More Signing, Less Whining, 6:45 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road. Includes preverbal communication, earlier speech development, enhanced intellectual development, pictorial dictionary and Signing Safari CD. $45 per couple. Registration required. Presented by Signing Safari, LLC. 475-4500. Montgomery.
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BARS/CLUBS Fifty-cent Draft Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road.$2 shots, cornhole, pool tables, jukebox and more. Ages 21 and up. Through March 31. 965-3757. Evendale. Two of a Kind, 7 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Twopiece band featuring Jay, guitar, and Amy, vocals, presents classics from yesterday and today. 793-4500. Blue Ash. EDUCATION
Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance Classes, 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Waltz, The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave. No partner needed. Soft-soled shoes required. $8, $5 members and students with ID. No reservation needed. 733-3077; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
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New Year resolutions mean time to get up again
of a new day. Life is usually a series of getting-up-agains, especially for successful people. Resolutions are important because they counteract one of our major tendencies to seek comfort more than growth. We can find 10 reasons to stay down for every one to get up. Members of Alcoholics Anonymous or former drug addicts willingly admit that before they achieved sobriety they were experts at finding excuses to stay down.
They’d cry, become angry or self-deprecating, and promise to start “next week,” anything but resolve to get up now. They conned themselves and others into thinking they were really making a serious resolution. But inside they just wanted to be let alone so they could stay where they were. Serious resolutions spring from honesty, humility and commitment to a goal. Olympic gold medal winners have a compelling goal in mind long before they have the medal draped around their neck. Fulfilled spouses have a commitment to the goal of a loving relationship long before they celebrate a 50th anniversary. Dieters need to be drawn by a healthy image of themselves standing at the goalline of self-improvement. Making and remaining faithful to good resolutions
Beware of free trial offers that require S&H fee I’ve repeatedly warned about Web sites that offer free trial offers for just a small shipping and handling fee. Too often, hidden in small print at the bottom of the page it says you will automatically be enrolled in the company’s program unless you cancel within 10 days – and you’ll be charged a high monthly fee for the service. Now the Better Business Bureau, Federal Trade Commission and Visa are also warning about this. The FTC stated, “Free trial marketing can be convenient for consumers – if the terms are clearly spelled out beforehand. Legitimate marketers don’t hide critical information about costs or cancellation policies to get their customers to agree to future changes.” The FTC said some companies even make cancellations or returns difficult for those who do read the fine print. It noted many of these firms use e-mail or Webbased promotions. Wanda Wade of Southgate was looking for work on the Internet and respond-
ed to an ad she saw on a news Web site. She said s h e thought it looked legitimate. Howard Ain “ Yo u Hey Howard! were supposed to receive a kit for just paying $1.97 for shipping and handling,” Wade said. That was in early December and as soon as she signed up, giving her personal information and bank debit card number, she received a phone call that made her very leery of the company. “They called me and immediately tried … to get me to sign up for additional things.” Wade immediately cancelled with the company and so was shocked when, just days later, unauthorized charges starting showing up on her bank statement. The first was for $1.94, but the second was for more than $77 and that caused her bank account to be overdrawn.
“They had no right to do that and I have called and contacted the company. I’ve spoken with eight or nine different people – a lot of foreign people that I can’t understand,” Wade said. “I canceled my card. I have to keep the checking account open. It overdrew my account and I’ve been charged three overdraft fees,” Wade said. I told her to go in person to her bank to file written unauthorized withdrawal statements. She did and now has received all the money back, including the overdraft fees. Wade said she will now be more wary of these free trial offers and will never put her debit card number on the Internet. “Definitely don’t use a debit card. A credit card is bad enough, but a debit card is worse,” she said. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on WKRC-TV Local 12. You can write to him at Hey Howard, 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
also has psychological and spiritual advantages. It encourages our inner development, and leads us to a deeper respect for ourselves. We see we have willpower, a sense of discipline, and a commitment to our own good. We realize our life is not as out of control as we first thought, and that we have many options in the ways we move ahead as a person. We feel proud of ourselves when we make and keep resolutions. Ruts are the opposite of resolutions. Remaining in ruts of unhealthy behavior introduces us to mediocrity. We feel so familiar with the thoughts, habits and defenses we’ve formed – even though some of our habits are unhealthy – that
we prefer their comfortable security to new growth. Leaving ruts requires humility to recognize the state into which we gotten ourselves, a willingness to change, and perseverance to figure and find the way out. Poet W.H. Auden writes of the human comfort level found in sameness, and the resistance to growth: We would rather be ruined than changed.
We would rather die in our dread Than climb the cross of the present And let our illusions die. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.
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There are two classes of people, those who fall and stay down, and those who fall and get up again. Whether our fall is away from a diet, from a responsibility, or from grace; whether it is a fall in something minor or major, we all fall occasionally. That’s because we’re fallible humans. The important thing is that we get up again. Resolutions are genuine resolves to get up and try again. They’re necessary for people who want to improve their personality and character. Customarily the beginning of a new year is chosen as an opportunity to make resolutions. An old monastic custom led monks to undertake even a daily, personal “examination of conscience.” At the end of every day, a monk quietly took stock to
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‘Queen of Housewares’ talks cookware my other writer colleagues, I’ve found that these two subjects are ones that their readRita ers have Heikenfeld lots of i n q u i r i e s Rita’s kitchen about, too. I suppose it’s because they’re among the best selling houseware gifts and there’s such a huge variety available that it can be really confusing as to what’s good, what’s not, etc. So today I’m going to address cookware. In a future column, I’ll talk about cutlery.
I laugh at a title jokingly given to me by customers at Macy’s – “The Queen of Housewares.” I not only demonstrate everything we sell but I also do the training for the region for our employees. That means I get to test all kinds of fun cookware, electrics, cutlery and gadgets. What that also means is I’m a huge advocate for good quality cookware and cutlery. Every year right after the holidays, I’m deluged with questions about cookware and knives. Checking with
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It can be stainless steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum, copper with a tinned or stainless inside surface, cast iron, cast iron with enameled inside, and nonstick, to name just a few.
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On its own, stainless is a poor conductor of heat. That’s why you should always buy a stainless pan with some copper or aluminum in it. The best cookware is “clad” which means it has an aluminum or copper core that is sandwiched, or clad, between stainless steel. It’s usually called triple-ply. There are two kinds of clad: fully clad like what I just described where the sandwiched core extends from the bottom of the pan all the way up the sides (creating three layers) or bottom clad which have a disk of aluminum or copper, or both, on the bottom only. Both perform well but the fully clad is my choice and the highest quality. You can use metal utensils in these pans.
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The best conductor of heat but expensive and needs maintaining to look good. You also get great browning.
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I call this the original nonstick. I use mine every day. The downside is it’s heavy and needs to be seasoned and dried right away after washing. The perk is you get a boost of iron every time you cook with it. Some cast iron pieces, like Le Creuset, have an enameled cooking surface which gives you the benefit of cast iron without the work. Another line of cookware that gives great browning.
Nonstick
A lot of debate about this being a safe cooking surface. Bottom line is that you can still use your nonstick pans as long as they’re not chipped or peeling. The surface is safe with normal use. For complete information, log onto www.goodhousekeeping.com about nonstick or check out my video showing all kinds of cookware at www.abouteating.com.
What about browning in nonstick?
Nonstick does not brown as well, for the most part, as regular pans, though there are nonstick pans that offer decent browning. Nonstick is wonderful for eggs, waffles, cheese sandwiches, low fat cooking, sauces, etc. You need no oil in the pan except for flavor, and clean up is a breeze. Unless otherwise stated, use plastic or wooden utensils. Most nonstick is not dishwasher safe, though there are some that can be put in the dishwasher.
To spray or not to spray
I don’t recommend using a pressure type spray, like Pam, on cookware. The pump units you fill yourself are fine, as is an oiled paper towel. What happens is the Pam-type cooking spray may sometimes bond to the bottom of a pan, creating a yellowish surface that is impossible to wash off. It won’t hurt the pan, but it may disqualify the warranty and may also compromise the nonstick surface.
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What’s your favorite cookware, and why? Is it an heirloom pan, or a brandspanking new pot that you just had to have? Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.
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RESOLUTION NO. ___________-2009 RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO CONDUCT AN INTERNET AUCTION FOR THE SALE OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE OR UNFIT CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2010 WHEREAS, ORC §721.15 authorizes a municipal corporation to dispose of unneeded, obsolete or until personal property through the use of an Internet Auction; and WHEREAS, ORC §721.15(D) requires a City Council to adopt, during each calendar year, a resolution expressing its intent to sell personal property by Internet Auction. WHEREAS , the Hamilton County Commissioners have made available an Internet Surplus Auction Process which complies with requirements of Ohio Revised Code; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYOMING, HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO: Section 1. The City of Wyoming does hereby express its intent to dispose of unneeded, obsolete or unfit personal property by Internet Auction during calendar year 2010. Section 2. The personal property disposed of through Internet Auction may include as specified in ORC §721.15(D), personal property, motor vehicles acquired for other use of municipal officers and departments, road machinery, equipment, tools or supplies, any of which is either unneeded, obsolete, or unfit for the use for which it was acquired. Section 3. The City is authorized to contract with the Hamilton County Commissioners, to conduct the Internet Auction on the City of Wyoming’s behalf. Section 4. The City will publish this resolution in a newspaper of general circulation on January 6, 2010 and January 13, 2010. Section 5. This resolution shall be posted continually throughout calendar year 2010 in a conspicuous place in the offices of the Finance Director, the City of Wyoming and the City’s Internet website. Section 6. The City Manager or his designee is hereby appointed as the City’s representative for purposes of administering the Internet Auction Program and is hereby given the authority needed to effectuate the same. Section 7. The City Manager is hereby directed to prepare and submit to the City Council as requested, a report which details the sale of unneeded, obsolete or unfit personal property by Internet auction as well as any other information which this Council may request from time to time. PASSED IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF WYOMING, OHIO, THIS 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.
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Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
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".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL 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 www.vcnw.org
EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 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
Skip Phelps
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LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.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
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) “Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
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
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”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Faith and Science: Genesis-Galileo- Darwin")
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am 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: 9:30am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:15am Sunday School: 10:30am
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
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
542-9025
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
PRESBYTERIAN 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
Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725
2:00pm
3:30pm
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
www.stpaulucccolerain.org
St Paul - North College Hill
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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