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“A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It’s my favorite part of the business, live concerts.” Elvis Presley said it, and Don Freeman plans to deliver that experience in a Princeton High School concert Jan. 16. The King would have turned 75 years old this month. Freeman manages the high school’s Matthews Auditorium, and he has a background as a Nashville performer and songwriter. His connection to Elvis came through his friendship with Richard Sterban, one of the Oak Ridge Boys who also sang bass with Elvis. Sterban has recorded a private interview of memories of Elvis, and the interview will be played on the night of the concert. “He talks about being at Graceland,” Freeman said. “He gives a side very few people have ever heard about Elvis.” Concert-goers will step back into the 1970s, with Elvis as the King during a concert tour show. There will be a display with souvenirs that were sold at shows, including tour books from Freeman’s personal collection. That night though, Freeman will be Elvis, complete with sideburns and jump suit. His backup band will be made

The concert will reflect Elvis in the 1970s.

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Musicians, from left, Blake Nagel, Chip Mitter, Justin Oursler and James Owens practice as Elvis’s backup band. up of senior James Owens on guitar and Princeton graduates Justin Oursler, Chip Mitter and Blake Nagel. Eighteen Princeton students will make up an orchestra of horns and strings, just like the

group that toured with Elvis. And just as Elvis had, there will be five female and four male backup singers. Designing a show that mirrors the scale of Elvis “has never been done, except maybe by a Las

Vegas company,” Freeman said. “And these are all students,” Freeman said. “But they’re being held to the highest standards.” Owens practices every day for at least 30 minutes. He and the other band members have been rehearsing every week for the past three months. They started by listening to Elvis recordings. Before this performance, Owens hadn’t had much exposure to Elvis. “I love it,” he said. “Now, I’m getting into it.” Freeman said it will be a great night to let loose.” “It wouldn’t be an Elvis show without that,” he said. “If you never saw Elvis and wanted to know what it’s like,” Freeman said, “this is seven years of concerts in one night.” The Jan. 16 show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton High School’s Matthews Auditorium, but the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Pasta for Pennies campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which funds blood cancer research, education and patient services.

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Glendale puts fire truck on back burner By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Glendale Village Council has decided to start from scratch in the debate over whether to spend $350,000 to buy a new fire truck. Fire Chief Dave Moore had requested that the village purchase the truck because the village has only one usable vehicle, and it’s halfway through its expected 20-year lifespan. The price of a new truck brought questions, and a split council, so council tabled the ordinance at its Jan. 4 meeting and will start

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over to assess the fire department’s needs. The meeting was a first for newly elected Councilman Brian Messmore. He, along with re-elected members Monica AllesWhite, Debbie Grueninger and William Aronstein, were sworn in during the meeting. Chiefs of the police and fire departments recapped 2009 in a brief summary to council. “We were able to stand on our feet without help from other departments,” Fire Chief Dave Moore said of his 44 volunteers. KELLY MCBRIDE REDDY/STAFF

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He also highlighted the initiation of an EMS first response program. Police Chief Dave Warman reported on his department’s holiday collection

“Without them, this wouldn’t happen,” Warman said. “The gifts poured in. “We couldn’t even see the carpet in the courtroom.”

that benefited Glendale families, thanking the community for the donations of 345 gifts that were delivered to the Mayor’s Courtroom.

Glendale council made these apointments during its first meeting of 2010: • Michael Honerlaw was named as solicitor, Sandra Kelly-Schilling as assistant solicitor; and John Smith as magistrate. • Mayor’s standing committees will be led by Grueninger, laws and claims; Aronstein, streets, public improvement and lights; Grueninger, finances; AllesWhite, police; Ralph Hoop, fire; Jenny Kilgore, utilities; Hoop, public buildings and historic preservation; and Messmore, recreation and playgrounds. • Sam Allen, Tom Carruthers, Tom Breidenstein and Tom Kerr were named to the Glendale Historic Preservation Commission. • Other board appointments included Addison Clipson to the zoning board of appeals and Pete Cassinelli to the park board. • Council voted to continue the appointment of Walter Cordes as village administrator.

Springdale welcomes three new businesses By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Springdale is starting the new year with ribbon cuttings for two of three new businesses moving into the city. Jeff Tulloch, the city’s economic development director, announced during city council’s Jan. 6 meeting that Treehouse Kids Co. Baby & Kids Furniture

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The addition of First Financial Bank will bring the Pictoria building to 100 percent capacity. Showcase Cinemas. City council passed an ordinance to authorize the mayor to enter into a job creation and retention agreement with the bank. The company will come to Springdale with 285 employees and will grow that number to about 400

within 10 years. “We’re very excited to start the year with welcoming a great tenant like First Financial,” Webster said. “It’s icing on the cake because Pictoria will now be filled to 100 percent occupancy.” The mayor also will be cutting the ribbon for Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions, which will be moving into office space on Tri-County Parkway at the end of January. The company will bring 90 jobs, with plans to grow to about 120. “It’s another good, solid company,” Webster said. Also during the meeting, council approved the appointment of Roy Mitchell to the tax review board. Julie Wright was appointed to the parks and recreation commission.

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Sharonville company expands with dry cleaning business By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

A Sharonville business owner of 10 years has invested in the city again, adding Queen City Elite Cleaners to its list of services to the community. Betty Owens, who owns Ameridian Specialty Services, has opened four dry cleaning businesses in the past year, with one at 12065 Lebanon Road.

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Queen City Elite Cleaners on Lebanon Road. The company offers services including dry cleaning, laundry, alterations, rug cleaning and shoe repair. “We have a nice range of services,” Owens said. “It’s obvious that we love Sharonville,” said the business owner who also donated the funds to buy a dog for the Sharonville Police Department’s K-9 force. She praised the city’s police department, city council and Chamber of Commerce. “It is always exciting and

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Evendale will add a new business to its enterprise zone in Evendale Commons. SAEC/Kinetic Vision Inc. is moving to Evendale, bringing 21 full-time and 11 part-time positions to the village. Jeremy Jarrett, an employee with SAEC/Kinetic, said the company is located in Blue Ash, but is moving to Evendale because it is more centrally

located and is a “key area” for clients. SAEC/Kinetic is a product development company whose largest clients in the area are Procter & Gamble and General Electric Aviation. Jarrett said the company has doubled in size and sales in the last 10 years and will continue to add more full- and part-time positions in the next year. Councilmember Christian Schaefer said the company would add an estimated $31,464 to village income.

Jack Cameron, assistant to the Evendale mayor, said through SAEC/Kinetic’s application in the Enterprise Zone, which encourages businesses to relocate to Evendale, the company has been approved by the village for a 6 year tax abatement of 75 percent. The abatement still requires approval by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. The company will take up about 10,000 square feet in Evendale Commons on Glendale Milford Road.

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Librarian starts new chapter at Princeton High School By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Twenty years after studying in the Princeton High School library as a student, Dionna Davis has returned, but this time as its head librarian. Davis, a 1989 graduate of Princeton, took over for longtime librarian Barbara Bluestein. “She was the librarian when I was here,” Davis said of her predecessor. Davis, whose professional background includes 15 years in education after graduating from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, taught third-grade at Lincoln Heights for two years. “This was a bittersweet move,” she said of leaving Lincoln Heights. “She came right in and had big shoes to fill,” said Dana Zinnecker, the high school’s assistant librarian. “It’s been a learning and growing experience,” Zinnecker said. “The kids are responding well and have grown to love her in a short time.” Zinnecker also attended Princeton High School.

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“We’re both Princeton grads, and now we’re running the library,” she said. “It’s neat for both of us to end up back where we graduated from.” Davis said she is enjoying her new position. “They all need you,” she said of the students. “I have learned that they do like to read. They’re good readers. “And the teachers utilize the library a lot,” Davis observed. “That’s a good thing.” Students seek her out in the library, lingering in her office. “She’s a good listener,”

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Beckfield College names new president By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

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Princeton alumna Dionna Davis has begun a new chapter, as head librarian at the high school. said Sarah Davis, a junior. Senior Aron Gray agreed. “She keeps it together.”

As Beckfield College continues to grow, with a 44percent increase in student enrollment in the past year, the school, which has a campus in Springdale, has welcomed a new president. Diane Wolfer has been chief financial officer and vice president at Beckfield since 2007. The 25-year-old college based in Florence, Ky., opened a Springdale campus in 2009. Courses are offered in business administration, computer network administration, criminal justice, health care management, health information technology, hospitality manage-

ment, medical assisting, nursing and paralegal studies. T h e instructors are chosen Wolfer based on practical experience and education. “I pass through the hallways of both of our campuses and see the growing number of faces investing their futures in our hands,” Wolfer said. “As the new president of Beckfield College, I am focused on the success of each one of these students.” Keith Grant is the director of Beckfield’s Springdale campus. “Diane’s hands-on lead-

ership and straight-forward approach to meeting the needs of the students, faculty and community will help Beckfield continue the quality of evolving educational offerings we have been providing for over twenty-five years.” According to a news release from the college, Wolfer’s experience includes managerial and financial positions. “She has a balanced view of the needs and realistic options for the college, for both the present and the future,” the release stated. “Wolfer will lead the college in a concise and vision-oriented approach as the community continues to maneuver through a challenging economy.”

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Deep sea dive brings physics lesson to life By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

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Vuong Lai’s 12-ounce cup came back the size of a large thimble.

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Princeton High School students have a deeper understanding of physics after an experiment that went to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to show the affects of pressure on Styrofoam cups. The class, taught by Brian Lien, had been working on another project in which students had designed and created remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to dive in water and retrieve metal washers. A scientist from the PAST Foundation had visited the high school last spring, and left with another experiment. During a recent dive in the Gulf of Mexico, using a 10-foot version similar to the ROVs made in Lien’s class, a plastic bag was attached to the ROV, named Jason II. Inside the bag were 12-ounce Styrofoam cups, on which students had written their names and had drawn a two-inch scale. Jason II descended 7,400 feet over the course of an hour on a mission to extract items from a shipwreck. No one had ever explored the wreck, considered the deepest wreck in the Gulf of Mexico.

He had mailed a large box of 12-ounce cups and received a five-inch box that wasn’t even half full with the compacted cups, now hard as rocks. When Jason II re-emerged eight hours later, the cups were unpacked. Now they are about three inches tall, the size of a large thimble. They have the same proportion as before the dive, and the writing on the sides is still legible. It was a lesson in physics. Lien said he was amazed. He had mailed a large box of 12ounce cups and received a fiveinch box that wasn’t even half full with the compacted cups, now hard as rocks. “All of the air was squeezed out,” Lien said. “This is how much actual Styrofoam is in the cup.” Physics teacher Edwin Segbefia explained what happened.

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Princeton students who participated in the experiment are, from left: front row, Derrick Smith and Vuong Lai; back row, Antillio Lee, Zach Rust and Kyle Washington. “As you go down, pressure changes with the depth uniformly,” he said. “We realize shapes are similar, so if you leave them open and the pressure inside and out is the same, they will shrink uniformly. “But if they were covered, they may collapse because the pressure is different inside and outside.”

Vuong Lai, a senior at Princeton, said it brought lessons off the page of the book. “When you learn physics, it’s just equations and concepts,” he said. “But you don’t see it applied, how it works. “It is great when you learn a concept and then are able to see it happen.”

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Praise dance

Bethany School celebrated Thanksgiving Eucharist with a special praise dance by the first graders. From left: students Catherine Kreidler, Jonathan Griffin, Abby Johnson and Jordyn Pez follow the leadership of their teacher, Sister Lynn Julian. Griffin was responsible for much of the choreography.

COLLEGE CORNER Scholarship

Miami University student Mikaella Ashley has received the John E. Bowman Travel grant from the Council on International Educational Exchange. A sophomore international studies major from Springdale, Ashley received $1,000 for travel to study at

the University of Jordan in Amman during the spring semester.

Dean’s list

Benjamin Rubenstein has been named to the 2009-10 fall semester deans’ list at Bellarmine University. He is from Sharonville.

SCHOOLS NOTES Principal’s meeting

Princeton Community Middle School principal Kim Pence will be hosting a principal’s meeting at Sharonville Elementary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. Each month, Pence will meet with parents at a different Princeton City School district elementary school to discuss the happenings at PCMS. The purpose is to talk about PCMS’s program and to receive input from parents .

The meetings are open to both current middle school and elementary parents.

‘Defensive Dads’

Stewart Elementary’s Defensive Dads, an evening for kids and their dads, will take place 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the school. Event includes dinner, games and an open forum. R.S.V.P. by Jan. 13. To volunteer or for more information, call the school at 864-2800.

Blue Ribbon winner

St. Michael School in Sharonville received the Blue Ribbon Award. At the award ceremony at the Department of Education in Washington are, from left: St. Michael principal Jody Farrell, Blue Ribbon committee chair Abi Kumi and St. Michael thirdgrade teacher Jan Bessler.

National Honor Society

Moeller High School has admitted several students into the Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Chapter of the National Honor Society. They are, from left: front row, Dominic Geraci (Blue Ash), John Westerkamp (Loveland), Buddy Naber (Montgomery), Daniel Lang (Mason), Zach McKaig (Sharonville) and Nick Lefke (Kenwood); back row, Alex Stagge (Kenwood), John Harbaugh (Kenwood), Ross Geiger (Loveland), Alex Parra (Madeira) and Brendan Holmes (Loveland). Not pictured, Alex Naber (Montgomery). PROVIDED

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This week in basketball

• Princeton High School boys beat Middletown High School 52-43, Jan. 5. Darrien Wilkins was the top-scorer for Princeton with 18 points. Princeton’s Marcus Davis scored six points; Jay McCants scored two; Jordan Sibert scored 14, including one three-pointer; Ulysses Thomas scored five, including one three-pointer and Greg Williams scored seven, including one three-pointer.

Spring sports signups

Springdale Parks and Recreation Department will accept spring and summer sports signups through Jan. 31 for any child who lives in Springdale and is interested in playing spring sports. All participants must have a current Community Center membership to register for spring sports. • Knothole baseball is open to children who are born between May 1, 1996 and April 30, 2002. Sign up cost is $20. • Coaches pitch baseball is open to children who are born between May 1, 2002 and April 30, 2003. Sign up cost is $40. • T-ball is open to children born between May 1, 2003 and April 30, 2005. Sign-up cost is $20. • Girls softball is open to girls who are born between Aug. 1, 1991 and July 31, 2003. The cost is $40. • SAY spring soccer is offered to children who are born between Aug. 1, 1991 and July 31, 2004. Sign-up cost is $40.

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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Facing its toughest twogame stretch of the regular season, the Princeton High School boys’ basketball team emerged unscathed. The Vikings downed Middletown, ranked fourth in the city, 52-43 on the road Jan. 5; they then traveled to Covington the next night to take on Holmes, the No. 1 team in Northern Kentucky. Princeton won 57-54 in overtime. “Our guys were wellaware that this was going to be a tough week, and I think our preparation over the holidays was good,” head coach Josh Andrews said. “I thought our guys were mentally tough and had a will to finish.” Senior Vikings Jordan Sibert and Darrien Wilkins combined for 32 points against Middletown and 31 against Holmes. In fact, Wilkins, who was a reserve last season, leads the Greater Miami Conference in scoring and rebounding with 17.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. “For me and my staff, (what he’s doing this year) isn’t really a surprise,” Andrews said. “He was the sixth man on a team last year that started four D-I (college) players. He’s a terrific athlete and a hard worker, and we think that his best basketball days are ahead of him.” Sibert, meanwhile, has performed as expected. The Ohio State recruit is second in the GMC in scoring and fourth in steals with 17.2 points and 2.7 swipes per game.

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Princeton High School sophomore guard Alexus Chinn, junior guard Shakeira Lang and senior guard Kayla Joiner each scored eight points in a 50-37 loss at Lakota East. The Lady Vikings (8-2, 22), which are ranked sixth in the city, had won seven straight games. Joiner leads the team in scoring at 11.8 points per game, while Chinn is third with 10.6 and Lang is fourth with 6.6. Junior forward Karen Nelson is second with 10.6. Princeton hosts Sycamore Jan. 13 and Oak Hills Jan. 16.

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Princeton Jordan Sibert (23) scores over Holmes’ Jeremiah Johnson (23) in the fourth period Jan. 6. Princeton won in OT over Holmes, 57 to 54. “Jordan’s done a really nice job,” Andrews said. “He wasn’t a full-time varsity starter until midway through his sophomore year, so he’s still developing into the role of being double-teamed and having teams scheme against him. But he loves to win, and he’ll put aside personal stats to (help the team).” Wilkins and Sibert have Princeton (6-1, 4-0) sitting atop the city rankings, and

more importantly, the GMC standings. The Vikings, which opened the year with wins over Sycamore, Mason and Campbell Memorial, suffered their lone loss of the season to Oak Hill Academy, which is arguably the finest prep basketball program in the country. Oak Hill, which beat Princeton 68-47 in the Ironton Classic Dec. 22, has won seven national championships

since 1993 and has six runner-up finishes since 1990. “Our guys have the mindset of, ‘We’ll play anyone,’ and these games give us an opportunity to grow,” Andrews said. “Playing a demanding schedule will help us in March.” While the 21-point loss may seem lopsided, it was Oak Hill’s third-closest win of the year, and the Vikings held the Academy to its second-lowest scoring output of the season. “They spank people,” Andrews said. “But for three quarters, we were right there with them. (Junior forward) Jay McCants got his fourth foul at the end of the third quarter, and Oak Hill took advantage of that. They were big and too good and too well-coached to come back on. It’s not a moral victory by any means, but it was a chance to play the best.” McCants, who led the Vikings’ football team in receptions (29) and receiving yards (446) this past

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Princeton Darrien Wilkins (3) battled for the rebound and scores against Holmes’ Elijah Pittman (24) in the overtime. Princeton won in OT over Holmes, 57 to 54. season, is averaging 9.5 points and is third in the GMC in rebounding with 9.1 boards per game. “He’s been a pleasant addition to our team,” said Andrews, who praised McCants’ performances in big-game situations. Andrews has also been impressed with senior guard Marcus Davis, who is second in the GMC in assists (4.2) and third in steals (2.7). “Marcus has a certain moxie and toughness – and that’s contagious,” Andrews said. “He’s our emotional leader and vocal captain.” Yet one area that needs improvement, said Andrews, is his team’s freethrow shooting. Princeton hit just 18-of-30 (60 percent) from the charity stripe against Holmes. “We’ve got to make free throws at a higher clip,” he said. The Vikings will get a chance to improve that percentage when they host Oak Hills Jan. 15.

Wyoming girls’ basketball taking shape

This week in swimming

• Wyoming High School boys beat Cincinnati Country Day 107-60, Jan. 5. Wyoming won the 200-meter medley relay in 1:51.34, the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:35.06 and the 400-meter freestyle relay in 3:35.16. Wyoming’s Owen Dunbar won the 200-meter freestyle in 1:56.09, Paul Hoffman won the 200-meter individual medley in 2:13.98; Eric Lethander won the 50-meter freestyle in 23.03; Pat Dierker won the 100-meter freestyle in 51.88; Brennan Burt won the 500-meter freestyle in 5:23.01; Andrew Kraner won the 100-mete backstroke in 1:04.09 and Burt won the 100meter breaststroke in 1:13.63. • Wyoming High School girls beat Cincinnati Country Day 116-51, Jan. 5. Wyoming won the 200-meter medley relay in 1:57.99, the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:48.91 and the 40-meter freestyle relay in 4:02.33. Wyoming’s Claire Gilbert won the 200-meter freestyle in 2:05.17; Laura Henkel won the 200-meter individual medley in 2:32.52; Celia Oberholzer won the 100-meter freestyle in 57.12; Gibbons won the 500-meter freestyle in 5:48.80; Alexandra Abel won the 100-meter backstroke in 1:13.22 and Rachael Theiler won the 100meter breaststroke in 1:13.12.

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Wyoming High School junior center Eric Price gets off a shot over Deer Park’s Zach Meyer just outside of the lane during the Cowboys’ 57-32 Cincinnati Hills League win at Deer Park on Friday, Jan. 8. Price scored nine points for the game.

The Wyoming High School girls’ basketball team has a roster full of athletes who played fall sports. Four of the five starters for the team also played on the successful girls’ soccer team this fall, which meant getting into a basketball frame of mind took the team a little longer than expected. “I think we’re just now starting to play together and the Badin game was the first one we played like we should be playing at this point of the season,” head coach Angie Edmonds said. Wyoming lost 38-36 to Badin, one of the better teams in the area, but the 42 Cowboys started to show the promise the team has. “We defended really well in the Badin game. We really got after it in that game,” Edmonds said. The team certainly has the athletes to defend well and athleticism is one of the big strengths of the team. “We’re pretty athletic, and we can get up and push

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Wyoming senior Sudy Graham goes up for a shot against Deer Park defender Becca Wolfe during Wyoming’s 70-8 win over Deer Park on Saturday night, Jan. 9, at Wyoming. Graham had eight points on the night. The win improves Wyoming’s record to 5-2, 4-1 in the Cincinnati Hills League. the ball and get up and defend,” Edmonds said. She also has a team that knows a thing or two about winning, as most of the kids played fall sports. While that can help contribute to a slow start, Edmonds sees the advantages as well. “It’s a huge benefit, especially when the kids know what it feels like to win,” she said. “It teaches them to compete and what

it takes to win.” Wyoming has been led by junior Nikki McKee, who averages 14.2 points per game. Michelle Jolson is another standout, averaging nine points and 3.5 assists per game. Edmonds said Jane Streeter has been playing well for Wyoming, along with Hailee Schlager. Sudy Graham is one of the players who stepped into a leadership role for Wyoming, which was missing some leadership the 2009 class provided. Wyoming looks to be one of the better teams in the CHL this season, along with Finneytown, Madeira and defending champion Indian Hill. Wyoming still has a few big out-of-conference games left, including a tournament in Columbus and a game against Loveland. And there are still a few things Edmonds would like to see improve before the end of the season. “We need to get better at the little things, like taking care of the basketball and finishing,” she said.

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Flights of fancy? Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ evendale posted these comments to a story about the $465 million in federal funds the Senate passed for an alternate engine for a new Air Force fighter plane that will secure about 1,000 jobs at the GE Aviation plant in Evendale: “I’m thrilled that the F-35 is bringing or maintaining jobs at GE, but I would rather see this money spent on domestic issues such as our infrastructure. Projects such as the F-22 and F-35 are practically useless against the type of threat we are seeing. Aside from that the F-22 can’t fly for more than 90 minutes without major maintenance. Will the F-35 be any better?” CincyTom “Great for GE to get the alternative engine contract, but it doesn’t solve the problem of them outsourcing their U.S. jobs to other countries! GE should bring all the jobs back here where Americans do a btter job for a fair wage than all foreign outsourcers! They along with thousands of firms who have outsourced U.S. jobs are partly responsible for the high rate of unemployment in this country! GE – bring back the outsourced jobs ASAP!!” Bugaboo2

“GE is a global company. They will only bring back jobs to the US if it benefits them. I and many people lost their jobs back in 1993, at GE Evendale, when GE let a lot of people go. They are still doing it now. You can not put your trust in a company to take care of you. Jack Welch, the past president of GE, said ‘Control your own destiny or someone else will.’ wildbill242

The good shepherd Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Sharonville posted these comments to a story about the death of The Rev. Mark Schmieder, a resident of Sharonville: “I got the honor of getting to know Fr. Mark over the past few years working with the Kairos Prison Ministry at Lucasville. He was a shining light ministering to those on the edges of society. and personally, Mark was just a joy to be around, unassuming and easy to smile and laugh with that wonderful gravel in his voice.” ucputrnrd “The National Survivor Advocates Coalition pays tribute to Father Mark Schmieder for his dedicated, enduring and compassionate work for survivors of sexual abuse by priests. We can count on less than one hand the number of priests

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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? No responses. Do you think requiring passengers to go through a body scanner, which produces an image of one’s naked body, at airports would help increase security? “No! All it will do is humiliate innocent people.” E.S. “Yes, body scanners would improve airline security, but an approach that is not politically correct would improve it a lot more. All non-white travelers, especially males, who cannot speak English or who speak it with a foreign accent should be subjected to extra screening, including the full body scan, pat downs, etc. “To subject white, 80-year-old grandmothers who speak with an American accent to such procedures is ludicrous. All one has to do is to look at the identity of the vast majority of suicide bombers. Let’s get serious about this before more Americans are killed.” T.W.H. “As a retired airline employee with experience in both domestic and international operations at numerous U.S. airports, I’m thoroughly convinced that, even if there were no TSA or other security personnel or machines, the impact on air terrorism and/or hijacking would be nil. All attempts at airport security to date are essentially feel-good measures that have little, if any, impact on actual passenger/aircraft safety. “Any system can be foiled and any truly dedicated miscreant can penetrate any system. TSA employees perform their assignments splendidly; unfortunately their existence is superfluous to the mission. Considering the billions of cumulative wasted hours

Next question Wyoming City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow Cricket Communications to place antennae atop its water tower in a multi-year lease. Is this a good idea? Why or why not? What have been the biggest accomplishments and biggest failures during the first yer of the Obama Administration? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. standing in security lines, the cost of equipment and the phenomenal TSA labor costs, we would be well advised to eliminate this unnecessary rights infringement altogether. “Armed flight crews and a vastly increased air marshall force would be a much better approach to the problem. Never knowing who is watching what would be a much more effective deterrent. Shoes, liquids, underwear, etc ... ; what’s next in this well-meaning but wholly reactive system?” B.G.

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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? “I think this question may relate to city ash borer treatments. To set the record straight ... both times it came up for vote our Urban Forestry Board voted against never ending, expensive pesticides being poured into the ground and replacing these ash with non host trees. Both times city council ignored our vote and unanimously voted to proceed to ‘pay rent’ for the fourth straight year on these ash trees when there is absolutely no hope of eradication of emerald ash borer in our area according to university researchers.” D.S.

in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati who have stood up for victims of sexual abuse and walked with them on their sorrowful journeys. Father Mark’s actions spoke with a nobility of grace and in those actions it was undeniable that he was following the Lord. Any Archbishop or priest who wishes to know what to do in the sexual abuse crisis, which is a continuing crisis and not history, needs only to put aside empty words of apology and regret and take up the example of Father Mark Schmieder. He knew words were not works. His works live on in the courage of the survivors of sexual abuse by priests and relgious women. Thank you, Cincinnati.com, for this moving story to the ‘conscience of the city.’” KristineWard “It was a Great honor to personally know Fr. Mark. I met him at Lebanon Correctional on Kairos and we developed a close personal relationship. Many times we sat and shared what was going on inside our selves. He instilled in me a sense of compassion, and empathy for those hurting in this world. a true man of God who followed Jesus model. He forever influenced my life and those he touched. He left this world a better place, by helping change lives one at a time. I as many will miss him, but the legacy he left is to ‘love one another’ no matter where you are at in life. He championed the incarcerated, poor, lonely, and down trodden. He always

gave ‘hope.’ Father Mark was my hero!!” Kairosrex “Father Mark, a Christian in the finest sense of the word. Rest in peace.” Redsfanx

Bread and butter Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Springdale posted these comments to a story about a Butler County man who alleges Panera Bread fired him from its Tri-County location because he refused to stop hiring AfricanAmericans. “It doesn’t surprise me that this still goes on. When I used to live in Indianapolis I worked at a bank downtown, and I remember them asking me to put on the application of every minority a ‘b’ for black, ‘a’ for Asian, ‘h’ For hispanic. So, they can pick and choose who they wanted to bring in for an interview. Racism is very much still alive in this sad sad world.” mad0714 “Before you go judging Panera, consider that this is a civil suit brought by a terminated employee. I don’t know if this suit has merit or not, but there have been many occasions where vengeful exemployees have sued in order to

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embarrass the former employer or gain a big cash settlement. Lawyers always say they have proof – even when they don’t. I’m reserving judgement until I hear Panera’s side.” mombomama “This is just a downright shame to see this crap still goes on. I got a Panera gift card for Xmas, I don’t think I’m going to use it now. If I were him I would sue the crap out of them and own Panera.” orhtotech77 “I don’t know if this story is true or not but to me it doesn’t add up. “If it happened, I can understand the fired guy suing them, I can not understand anyone quitting their job to avoid a solid discrimination suit! “Folks have taken shakier suits to court with the NAACP, if this guys story were true, the African American folks would have been really stupid to walk when the NAACP would have backed them in a suit.” Ddixie

County parks offer great resources for resolutions One of the time-honored customs at this time of year is to make, and sometimes break, New Year’s resolutions. Some of the more popular resolutions involve plans to improve health, spend more time with loved ones, develop a new interest or, especially in these times, save money. As you think about resolutions like these and how to not break them don’t forget to take advantage of the resources right in your own backyard at the Hamilton County Park District. Are you looking to improve your health and get in better shape? There’s no better place to exercise than the great outdoors. Take a walk or a jog on nearly 50 miles of trails throughout the Park District. For a more complete workout, try one of six Parcours fitness trails which combine a walk in the park with an array of exercise stations. If you’re felling adventurous, try our first official mountain bike trail in Hamilton County. As the weather warms, a round of golf or a cruise in a pedal boat or rowboat can be great exercise

as well. You can also join one of our softball, soccer or sand volleyball leagues or grab your friends and head to one of the Jim Rahtz Frisbee disc golf Community courses for some Press guest fun. Have you columnist been meaning to spend more time with loved ones? There are countless activities to enjoy together. Fishing and camping are wonderful ways to create the kinds of memories that bond families together. The kids will love to spend the day at the playground, or the wetplays in the summer, and visit the friendly animals at Parky’s Farm. The Park District also offers picnicking at reservable shelters or at any of the open picnic sites throughout the parks. If you’re looking for something more formal, the parks offer beautiful full-service banquet centers for any occasion. If you’re looking for a new

interest or hobby, consider the wide variety of nature-related programming lead by naturalists that are both educational and entertaining. Or, you can learn other skills by taking classes in kayaking, canoeing or horseback riding. If your resolution is to save money, then these activities make even more sense as they are low or no cost and can help stretch your entertainment dollar. A 2010 motor vehicle permit is still only $5, and if you live in Hamilton County that cost can be returned in the form of a gift certificate to use at nearly all park facilities. For more details about all of these Hamilton County Park District activities and great ways to improve your new year, visit us on the Web at GreatParks.org. Have a great 2010, and don’t forget to take advantage of all the opportunities awaiting you right here at the Hamilton County Park District, where it’s Great Outdoors! This could be your year to keep those resolutions! Jim Rahtz is the deputy director of the Hamilton County Park District.

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Glendale

Glendale Village Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 80 E. Sharon Ave.; village offices, 30 Village Square; phone 771-7200. Web site: glendaleohio.org.

Evendale

Village Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the village offices, 10500 Reading Road; phone 563-2244. Web site: www.evendaleohio.org.

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Council meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the municipal building chambers, 11700 Lawnview Ave.; phone 3465700. Web site: www.springdale.org.

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Council meets every third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers in the municipal building, 800 Oak Ave.; phone 821-7600. Web site: wyoming.oh.us.

Council meets the second and last Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the municipal building chambers, 10900 Reading Road;

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Princeton Board of Education: 25 W. Sharon Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45246; phone 8641000. Web site: www.princeton.k12.oh.us. The Princeton Board of Education meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in room 524 at Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road.

Wyoming City School District

Wyoming Administrative Center, 420 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH 45215. The board of education meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the district administration building, 420 Springfield Pike, Suite A, 45215; phone 772-2343. Web site: www.wyomingcityschools.org.

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Springdale man honored for park cleanup efforts By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

When he’s not working as a Whitewater Township firefighter, Jim Davis often can be found hiking or in his kayak. When he’s hiking or boating, he always brings along a trash bag to fill with litter he finds along the way. “I spend most of my warm days on the water,” Davis said of his time spent in the kayak on Winton Lake, among others. About three summers ago, the Springdale resident noticed that he was passing litter floating on the water or washed up on shore. “The more you pass, the more you notice,” he said. Instead of moving past it, he picked it up. The more he picked up, the more he found. He has even been seen on the lake towing a second kayak. That one’s for the bags of litter he fills along the way. Once the bags are filled, he alerts park workers, who can dispose of the trash. He estimated that in 2008, he filled more than 500 bags with trash. To honor him for his efforts, the Hamilton County Park District recently presented Davis with the Steward Welsh Award. Welsh, who was deputy director of the Hamilton

County Park District, was a leader in creating the Land Management Policy adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners in 1975. Under the policy, 80 percent of park district property must remain in a natural state. Those areas are required to be managed in a way that promotes biodiversity. “Recipients demonstrate leadership or dedication to a specific project or body of work resulting in a marked improvement to the environment in our region,” according to the guidelines set for the award. “This is a project he took on, on his own,” said Jim Mundy, a land management assistant for the park dist r i c t . “He didn’t ask anybody. He felt it is important, which it is. “He took his own initiative to do this on his own. “Winton Lake is a flood lake, and because of that people toss things in the creeks and the water brings it to the lake,” Mundy said. “There’s always an influx of garbage. “It’s a never-ending battle.” Davis has a strategy that everyone can follow. “You should always pick up one more piece of trash than you came with,” Davis said. “Then, you’d have it made.”

THINGS TO DO Nature

Hamilton County Park District is hosting Nature Stories, “Snow,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. The event is free, vehicle permit required ($5 annual, $2 daily). Call 5217275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

Wine tasting

Little Miami River Wines is hosting After Hours Wine Tasting from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 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.

Time to remodel

The Sharonville Convention Center is hosting the Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Sharonville Conven-

tion Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Admission is $5. Call 800-374-6463 or v i s i t www.homeshowcenter.com.

Lose weight

Madeira Health Care Center is hosting the Weight Loss Challenge at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Madeira Health Care Center, 6940 Stiegler Lane, Madeira. Both times continue Tuesdays through April 6. It is a 12week program. Compete for the most percentage weight loss using healthy lifestyle choices. There are prizes for winners. The cost is $35. Registration is required. Call 5616400.

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The Blue Ash YMCA is hosting the Adult Dodgeball League from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive, Blue Ash. It is a league for men and women. It continues weekly. The cost is $225, $200 members per team. Call 791-5000.

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Century Inn Owner Dee Schram and one of his “shining lights,” Elizabeth Carroll, who is holding a copy of the Flip Flop calendar going on sale Jan. 15 to benefit Hospice of Cincinnati.

Flip flopping through the century, for good cause Glendale’s Rick Spaulding called to let me know that the spirit of giving didn’t end with the 2009 holidays. He advised that I needed to hustle over to The Century Inn Evelyn and speak with the Perkins owner, Dee Schram. Now, if you’ve never Community met Dee, you need to Press stop by and say columnist hello. He is convivial, conversant in many topics and it’s a pleasure to be in his company. Dee grew up in Clermont County. Although his college major was English education, Dee found success in the restaurant business in several cities. A self-proclaimed nomad, he didn’t live in Ohio again until a few years ago when his parents began aging. He’s owned the Century since May 2004 and calls it “a beach bar without an ocean.” His partner is Ken Anton, a lifelong Glendale resident. Dee regards Elizabeth Carroll (also from Glendale) and Rick as his shining lights. If I’m lucky, you’ll read more about them later. Schram says he is rich in friends and sure enough, you can tell that’s true. One special gentleman celebrated his 95th birthday on the deck last summer and had a ball. Rick called to tell me about a cute

thing happening at the inn and how it’s been turned into a noble gesture. Flip Flop Fridays was instituted last year when employee Amber Hawkins had a friend visiting from Tennessee. Noticing the huge flip flops hanging from the ceiling of the deck, the friend joked about seeing who could fit into them. Amber has kept her cheerleader physique from Miami University, and was the first one lifted upside down to wriggle her tootsies into the oversized shoes. A photo was taken, and an idea was born. On Fridays thereafter, a patron or employee was hoisted to the ceiling feet first. Bet this two-centuries-old building never saw anything like that before. Amidst all the gaiety, there were sad times. Dee’s father died last year and other patrons, including Elizabeth, suffered personal losses. One thing they had in common besides The Century was Hospice of Cincinnati, which had taken such good care of their loved ones. Elizabeth conceived the idea of making the flip flop photos into calendars for sale, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Hospice. People were very generous about donating time and materials for the project. The cost of printing was the only expense. The finished product is a hoot. Amber is Miss January, and wait until you see Miss December. On Friday, Jan. 15, you are all invited to a calendar party at the inn. Elizabeth says, “You’ll flip over the flip flop calendar

Elizabeth Carroll conceived the idea of making the flip flop photos into calendars for sale, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Hospice. People were very generous about donating time and materials for the project. girls who will be there in their tiaras and sashes.” The calendars will be on sale for a good cause, talented Jim Teepen will play his guitar and you can enjoy delicious food and libations. In addition to great pictures, the history of the Century Inn and special events are listed on the calendar: live entertainment, karaoke, a flip flop autograph party, pig roast and a Keeneland Race Track bus trip are all planned. If you go to Facebook and click on “Friends of Century Inn,” you will also find information. Depending on the weather, the deck opens from late March until October, so Flip Flop Fridays will be here again before you know it. 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.

Park district part of travel, sport, boat show The Hamilton County Park District is part of the 2010 Travel, Sport and Boat Show at the Duke Energy Convention Center, Jan. 15 through Jan. 17, and Jan. 20 through Jan. 24. As one of Cincinnati’s most popular events, the show is a onestop shop for those seeking the best in vacation and recreational opportunities. This year, the Hamilton

County Park District booth has a camping theme, complete with a makeshift campsite of pine trees, picnic tables, a fire pit and more. This year’s theme highlights the camping facilities at Miami Whitewater Forest, Woodland Mound and the new campground expansion at Winton Woods, which features eight deluxe luxury cabins,

25 RV back-in sites, 12 RV pull-through sites and a sustainable campground office. Those who stop by the park district booth can climb the 23-foot rock climbing wall for just $2 and visit with park district naturalists who will have live animals. The kids can even make their very own pinecone birdfeeder for $1. Park dis-

trict staff will be on hand to answer any questions and the 2010 Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permits will be available for $5. Admission into the show is $10 for adults and free for children 13 and under. For Travel, Sport and Boat Show dates and times, visit www.hartproductions.com.

Tri-County Press

January 13, 2010

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, J A N . 1 4

F R I D A Y, J A N . 1 5

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.

FOOD & DRINK Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Piazza Discepoli Glendale, 23 Village Square. $10. 7716611; www.piazzadiscepoli.com. Glendale.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen Luncheon Meeting, 11:45 a.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. $12 for lunch; free attendance. Reservations required. Presented by International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen. 984-1513. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

Park 42 Toastmasters Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Park 42 Toastmaster Club, 3700 Park 42 Drive. Suite 190B, Learn to develop and polish formal and informal communication skills. Ages 18 and up. Free. 530-0909, ext. 20. Sharonville. Senior Scams, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Temple Sholom, 3100 Longmeadow, Representative from Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray’s office presents information on latest scams targeting consumers and how to protect yourself. Bring bag lunch. 791-1330. Amberley Village.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wyoming Family Practice, 305 Crescent Ave. Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Wyoming. Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Walgreens Evendale, 3105 Glendale Milford Road. Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Evendale.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Evendale Village Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Evendale.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo, noon-9 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. $5. Through Jan. 17. 800-374-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com. Sharonville. S A T U R D A Y, J A N . 1 6

FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

HOLIDAY - KING DAY

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Story Time, 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Kenwood, 7800 Montgomery Road. Stories about Civil Rights activist and leader. Free. 794-9440. Kenwood.

HOME & GARDEN

Spring 2010 Color Forecast Decorating Seminar, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Macy’s Kenwood Furniture Gallery, 7800 Montgomery Road. See latest design trends in fabrics, paint colors and patterns for spring season. Four fresh trends presented to get you inspired to update your home decor. With Tracy Burske and Barb Donnellon, designers. Free. Reservations required. 745-8980, option 6. Kenwood.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Historical Fiction Book Club of Cincinnati, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. “War and Peace.” Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. Presented by Historical Fiction Book Club of Cincinnati. 745-7003. Madeira.

Memories of Elvis in Concert, 7:30 p.m. Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road. Matthews Auditorium. Show with main band, back-up vocalists and orchestra recreates 1970s Elvis concert. With Don Freeman and student musicians, singers and crew. Benefits Pasta for Pennies of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. $10. Tickets available online. 552-8200; www.seatyourself.biz/princeton. Sharonville.

MUSIC - BLUES

LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS

Sonny Moorman Group, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

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.

Blues Merchants, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road. 247-9933; www.myspace.com/bluesmerchants. Montgomery. The Bad Bob Trio, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road. 771-4888. Sharonville.

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.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

The Rusty Griswolds, 9:30 p.m. Bar SeventyOne, 8850 Governors Hill Drive. Ages 21 and up. $10. 774-9697. Symmes Township.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com.

NATURE

Winter Hike Series, 10 a.m. Chicken noodle soup served. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Hikes range from 4-5.5 miles. Hot meal follows hike. No pets permitted. Other hikes at other parks. $5 hike; free ages 12 and under with adult; parking permit required. Registration required online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

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.

RECREATION

Monte Carlo Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Road. Daniel Hall. Casino games. Includes refreshments and drawing entry. Ages 21 and up. $10. 874-7706. Springfield Township.

PROVIDED.

Hamilton County Park District is hosting Nature Stories, “Snow,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. The event is free, but a vehicle permit is required ($5 annual, $2 daily). Call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

EDUCATION

Vocal Lessons for Women, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike. For all singing abilities. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Sound Chorus. 554-2648. Wyoming.

FARMERS MARKET

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, $5. 800-374-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com. Sharonville.

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

YOUTH SPORTS

PARENTING CLASSES

Martin Luther King Classic, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road. Boys and Girls youth basketball tournament. Grades 38. $175. Registration required, available online. Presented by MWX Tournaments. Through Jan. 17. 225-0801; www.mwxtournaments.com. Evendale. S U N D A Y, J A N . 1 7

BARS/CLUBS

Who-Dey Sundeys, 1 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. Bengals football, contests and giveaways. Free. 9563797. Evendale.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Happiest Baby on the Block, 6:45 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road. How to turn on your newborn’s calming reflex, the “off-switch” for crying. Includes a Parent Kit containing Happiest Baby on the Block DVD. $50. Registration required. Presented by Signing Safari, LLC. 475-4500. Montgomery. T U E S D A Y, J A N . 1 9

ART EXHIBITS

The Great Holiday Wrap Up, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Visionaries and Voices North Branch Studio, 771-2999. Springdale.

BARS/CLUBS

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MOM’S CLUBS

Northeast Cincinnati Mothers of Twins Club, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Swaim Park, Zig Zag and Cooper roads, Monthly meeting for mothers of multiple birth children. Meets at Swaim Lodge. Free. Presented by Northeastern Cincinnati Mothers of Twins and More Club. www.nemotmc.com. Montgomery. W E D N E S D A Y, J A N . 2 0

Cornhole Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. Through Feb. 23. 965-3757; www.myspace.com/sluggersbar. Evendale.

ART EXHIBITS

FARMERS MARKET

BARS/CLUBS

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.

The Great Holiday Wrap Up, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Visionaries and Voices North Branch Studio, 771-2999. Springdale. Two of a Kind, 7 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Two-piece band presents classics. 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. Presented by Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance. 733-3077; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Vineyard Community Church, 11340 Century Circle East, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Springdale.

Gorman Heritage Farm, noon-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, $5. 800-374-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com. Sharonville.

YOUTH SPORTS

Martin Luther King Classic, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sports Plus, $175. Registration required, available online. 225-0801; www.mwxtournaments.com. Evendale. M O N D A Y, J A N . 1 8

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Beginning Art/Painting Class, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Whatever Works Wellness Center, 7433 Montgomery Road. $15. Registration recommended. 791-9428; www.whateverworkswellness.com. Silverton. ART EXHIBITS

The Great Holiday Wrap Up, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Visionaries and Voices North Branch Studio, 771-2999. Springdale.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Contra Dance, 8 p.m.-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 first time for newcomers. Through Jan. 25. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming. PROVIDED

Come see Mr. Redlegs, pictured, Rosie Red, Gapper, and many more mascots from local schools, organizations and businesses, battle it out on the ice in the Broomball All-Mascot Exhibition Game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Fountain Square ice rink. Children can come and meet the mascots beginning at 12:30 p.m. It is free. Visit www.3cdc.org/visit-fountain-square/.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. 321-6776. Springdale.

PHOTO BY SCOTT BOWERS

The Cincinnati Museum Center will be about all things African for the 25th anniversary of its African Culture Fest, held Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. There will be music, dance, arts, crafts and more. The Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theater will perform at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Reakirt Auditorium; a Gospel Fest is 3-5 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium; and poet Annie Ruth presents “Dare to Dream” at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. The fest is free. Visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000. Pictured are dancers from the Medasi African Dance Theatre performing at the African Culture Fest.

Life

Tri-County Press

January 13, 2010

What happens when we keep on keeping on? Somewhere in our lives we chose a road. There will always be Frost’s two paths that diverge in an unknown woods. Maybe even more than two. Once we reach a reasoned conviction of which of the two to follow – which is not always easy to accomplish – we set out on one on them. Then what? Then it’s time for perseverance, to continue steadfastly. Colloquially, it’s time to keep on keeping on. Untrustworthy negative thoughts can pester us again and again, “Should I have chosen a different path; if this is the right one shouldn’t it always be easy and enjoyable?” “Why these problems? Are they signs of a wrong choice and a directive to go backward?” “Did I blow it?” If you wonder about your life in similar ways then you were symbolically present years ago when a man came for an appoint-

ment. Though he smiled politely, feelings of disappointment and sadness accompanied him. As his life story unfolded, Father Lou he lamented, know, Guntzelman “You Father Lou, I’ve Perspectives always thought that if you worked hard at handling your life when you were younger, things would eventually get better. “To me, life is like climbing a mountain. I’ve always had the expectation that by this time in my life I would come to a kind of plateau where the troubles of life level off. “Now I’m beginning to wonder if there will ever be a plateau. The mountain just keeps going up –

and I’m getting so tired of climbing.” I had known this man for years and had a great respect for him. This was one of those times that many of us clergy wish we had a special word or prayer to salve someone’s troubled mind. I realize now that all I have is the same humanness, a listening ear, and a heart that cares. “As a mountain-climber, what are your options?” I inquired. “Well,” he mused, “I guess I could just sit and weep or wait for someone to come by and help me; or I could slide down to the bottom and stop climbing. “Then again, I could give up completely and jump off the mountain and end all the climbing and worrying.” After a long, thoughtful pause, he sighed and suggested, “Or – I can keep on climbing.” You can tell in people’s voices

and eyes when they have arrived at an answer that is really the answer, not just an expected or temporary reply. He realized that the true solution called on him for much courage – to change his negative attitude and just keep on keeping on. I asked him whether, in his solution of just keeping on, there was any benefit for him, or for any of us as we climb our mountains, to keep going even when we wonder about stopping. He paused, looked out the window thoughtfully as though he couldn’t think of any benefit. But then he did. He smiled, turned, looked me in the eye and resolutely said, “When you keep on climbing the view gets better.” Before me sat a very wise man. A man becoming even wiser. A man gaining insight into himself and many of the perplexing para-

Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@community press.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.

REUNIONS

Seven Hills’ annual Books for Lunch scheduled for Feb. 2-3

Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice

(Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford. Contact Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.

PROVIDED

Some of the members of the Seven Hills School Books for Lunch Committee 2010 are, front row from left, Beth Smith of Glendale, Shiva Ghazi of Indian Hill, co-chair Sarah Johnson of Hyde Park, co-chair Leslie Baggish of Mariemont, Mary Beth Young of Anderson Township; back row, Tracey Lewis of Anderson Township, Layne Renusch of Anderson Township, Lalitha Parameswaran of Kenwood, Sarah Steinman of Indian Hill and Kathy Prevost of Anderson Township.

PROVIDED

Some of the members of the Seven Hills School Books for Lunch Committee 2010 are, front row from left, Jennifer Sauers of Hyde Park, Shiva Ghazi of Indian Hill, Sarah Johnson of Hyde Park, Leslie Baggish of Mariemont, Edie Rau of Symmes Township; back row, Anne Shanahan of Hyde Park, Nancy Brown of Blue Ash, Nirvani Head of Indian Hill, Liz Werner of Evendale and Andrea Sheiber of Amberley Village. Andrea Scheiber of Amberley Village and Beth Smith of Glendale. Ticket prices for Books for Lunch are: $50 for the Author Luncheon; $100 for the Luncheon Patron; $85 for the Author Dinner; $500 for First Draft Patron (includes two Author Dinner and two Author Luncheon tickets); and $650 for the Luncheon Table Patron (table for 10 at the luncheon with table sign). Reservations are requested by Jan. 16. For reservation information, contact Jennifer Sauers at jen-sauers@cinci.rr.com.

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The Seven Hills School’s 24th Annual Books for Lunch will be Feb. 2-3. Anchee Min will be the event’s guest author. The dinner with Min will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the homes of Seven Hills parents. The lecture luncheon and book signing will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Cintas Center at Xavier University. Min’s writing has been praised for its raw, sharp language and historical accuracy. Her best-selling memoir, “Red Azalea,” the story of her childhood in communist China, has been compared to “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Min credits English with giving her a means to express herself, arming her with the voice and vocabulary to write about growing up during China’s Cultural Revolution. Parents Sarah Johnson of Hyde Park and Leslie Baggish of Mariemont are chairing the Books for Lunch 2010 committee. Parent volunteers who are heading subcommittees include Nancy Brown of Blue Ash, Nirvani Head of Indian Hill, V. Ruth Klette of Blue Ash, Edie Rau of Symmes Township, Jennifer Sauers of Hyde Park,

doxes of life. Life is not a disease, not a picnic, nor a punishment. It is a path on which we travel somewhere. We look for meaning, not comfortableness. Our climb may be hard for us at times and call for every ounce of courage we have, but it rewards us by becoming more revealing as we go. Life whispers to us many of its secrets. We learn in our hearts to choose life, not quitting. It’s said: “When you climb a mountain, you feel life you’re meeting God halfway.”

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Tri-County Press

Life

January 13, 2010

Snowy with a chance of meatballs I know there are lots of different kinds of bank accounts, but I never did hear of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;meatball bank.â&#x20AC;? That is until Rita Maceachen, a Madeira reader and dear friend, told me she keeps a stash of meatballs in her freezer so that she has some ready on the spur of the moment. Rita is an iconic Italian cook with a large family. She has passed the love of entertaining on to her chil-

dren, who are also awesome cooks. S h e laughingly told me her recipe is a guardRita ed secret â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heikenfeld she did Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen say she u s e s chuck ground three times. Anyway, spaghetti and

meatballs is hugely popular now. Every cooking magazine Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve picked up in the last week had it on the cover. It made me hungry enough to make some for supper. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say this right now: mine canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete with Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s darn good for a Lebanese girl!

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Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spaghetti and meatballs.

Community kudos

Congratulations Sacred Heart Church! Your biannual ravioli dinner (held since 1910) made the Top 100 list of readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorites in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saveur Magazine.â&#x20AC;? The blurb was published in Issue 126 and was sent in by Theresa Wolke.

Meanwhile put a pound of pasta on to boil. When pasta is cooked and drained, put back in pan and stir in a few ladlefuls of sauce. Toss and cook over high heat for a minute so pasta absorbs this bit of sauce. Transfer to serving bowls and ladle more sauce over pasta along with several meatballs. Pass the Parmesan!

Breaking meatball news!

After I turned my column in, Rita Maceachen called me and relented â&#x20AC;&#x201C; her heirloom meatball recipe is in our online version of this column. You have to try these! For the recipe go to www.communitypress.com or call 513-591-6163.

Like Entenmannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pound cake

I made this and was amazed at how much it looked like and tasted like the commercial product. This does not have the traditional pound cake texture, height or weight, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good and very tender. I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the powdered sugar that does it. The only leavening is the eggs which is why you have to follow directions beating it. It reminds me of an oldfashioned pound cake

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which took a pound each of butter, eggs, sugar and flour. 2 sticks salted butter, room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or lemon extract 3 large eggs, room temperature 12â &#x201E;3 cup flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray an 81â &#x201E;2-inch loaf pan. Beat butter with sugar on high speed for five minutes. It will get fluffy. Add extract, 1 egg and about 1â &#x201E;3 of the flour. Beat for two minutes. Add the other egg, add another 1â &#x201E;3 of flour and beat two minutes. Add the last egg, the rest of the flour and beat another two minutes. Pour batter into pan. Bake 50 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack about 30 minutes, then turn out of pan and slice.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barn Restaurant & Saloonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peanut Butter Pie. The restaurant, on Ohio Pike near Amelia, was gracious enough to share a home version for several readers, including Diana Salmon. Look for it soon! Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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Community NEWSMAKERS Wyoming resident appointed

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland announced an appointment to the State Board of Education and additional appointments to state boards and commissions. The Ohio Health Care Coverage & Quality Council advises the governor, general assembly, entities in the public and private sectors, and consumers on strategies to expand affordable health insurance coverage to more individuals and to improve the cost and quality of the state’s health insurance system and health care system. Lawerence Hill of Wyoming has served as the executive director for the Cincy Smiles Foundation since 1988. He previously served as the dental director for the Cincinnati Health Department from 19782008. Hill received a dentistry degree from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry and a degree in dental public health from the University of Minnesota.

New board chair, six new board members

Lighthouse Youth Services announced the election of Kenneth W. Feldmann as chair of its board of trustees. Feldmann is executive vice president of Ohmart/Vega Corp. and is a resident of Evendale. He was elected chair for a twoyear term. The board also elected as trustees: Jon Dill,

Thomas L. Maxwell, Charlotte A. Rennekamp, Gregory J. Gibbons, Dr. Frances Unger and Douglas T. Miller. The new Lighthouse board members have been appointed to three-year terms. Jon Dill, chief financial officer and partner, Ampac Packaging, is a resident of Mariemont. Thomas L. Maxwell, general manager, Military Engineering systems Design and Integration, GE Aviation, is a resident of Lebanon. Charlotte A. Rennekamp, massage therapist, Lavender Springs, is a resident of Cheviot/Bridgetown. Gregory J. Gibbons, senior vice president, corporate banking, PNC Bank, is a resident of Pierce Township. Frances Unger, retired pediatric radiologist, is a resident of Glendale. Douglas T. Miller, executive vice president and partner, Horan Associates, is a resident of Montgomery. “We are thrilled to have Ken step-up to serve Lighthouse as its board chair – he has helped lead our organization having served as a Lighthouse trustee for over 30 years and will bring a great deal of experience to help guide our non-profit through this difficult time of increasing need coupled with more scarce resources,” said Bob Mecum, president and CEO of Lighthouse Youth Services. “The other new board members bring a variety of professional experience, diversity and passion for

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Fifty-one attorneys named Super Lawyers

Fifty-one attorneys at Keating Muething & Klekamp have been recognized in the 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars list, which will be published in the January 2010 issues of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition and Cincinnati Magazine. Ohio Super Lawyers is a comprehensive listing of outstanding lawyers in more than 70 areas of practice. Each attorney listed in Ohio Super Lawyers has been chosen by their peers as being among the best in their profession. The local KMK attorneys recognized in the 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers listing are noted below with the practice area for which they are recognized: Mark J. Chumley of Loveland, partner, employment & labor; Alan S. Fershtman of Wyoming, partner, business / corporate; Daniel E. Izenson of Wyoming, partner, business litigation; William A. Posey of Springdale, partner, personal injury plaintiff: general; Gail Glassmeyer Pryse of Springdale, partner, real

estate; Michael L. Scheier of Loveland, partner, business litigation; Mark A. Weiss of Blue Ash, partner, securities & corporate finance. In addition, 19 lawyers at Keating Muething & Klekamp have been named to the 2010 Ohio Rising Stars list, which also will be published in the January 2010 issues of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition and Cincinnati Magazine. The local KMK lawyers recognized in the 2010 Ohio Rising Stars list are noted below with the practice area for which they are recognized: Sue A. Erhart of Wyoming, partner, business litigation; Robert C. Lesan III of Loveland, associate, business / corporate; Jennifer J. Morales of Kenwood, partner, business litigation. The selection process for Rising Stars is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process except that to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. Candidates for Rising Stars do not go through peer evaluation by practice area. While up to 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.

Pryor joins Army

Marcus H. Pryor has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job spe-

cialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Pryor graduated in 2004 from Wyoming High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Mount St. Joseph. He will report to Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C., for basic training in June 2010. Pryor is the son of Marcus and Rose Pryor.

About service news

Service news is printed on a space-available basis. Deliver it to our office no later than noon Wednesday, one week before publication. Mail announcements and photographs to: The Community Press, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio, 45140 Send a S.A.S.E. for photo return. Email tricountypress@community press.com with “In the service” in the subject line, or fax items to 248-1938. Questions? Call 248-8600.

Lighthouse Youth Services has elected Kenneth W. Feldmann of Evendale as chair of its Board of Trustees. Feldmann, executive vice president of

Congratulations to Amy Poehner and Chris Karlage on their engagement on December 12th, 2009. They are to be married Spring 2011.

Congratulations to Roy & Mildred of North College Hill on their 50th anniversary. Roy is retired from Central Steel & Wire Co. and they both attend Friendship Baptist Church. They were married on New Years Eve in 1959 in Lincoln County, Ky. They have 5 children, nine grand children, and five great grand children. They plan to celebrate with their family & friends.

Ohmart/Vega Corporation, was elected chair for a twoyear term. The board also elected Dr. Frances Unger, a retired pediatric radiologist of Glendale, as a trustee to a threeyear term.

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Juvenile male, 17, robbery at 10765 Reading Road, Dec. 27. Akor Odzelashvili, 39, 11743 Thistlehill Drive, operating a motor vehicle under the influence at Reading Road at Glendale-Milford Road, Dec. 12. Jeffrey Reed, 42, 3127 Losantisville Ave., operating a motor vehicle under the influence at McSwain Drive and Reading Road, Dec. 17.

Lidia Robiero, 34, 63 Princeton Square Circle, no license at Kemper and Chester roads, Dec. 23. Andre Hibbard, 32, 11256 Lincolnshire Drive, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, driving under suspension at Sharon Road and Interstate 275, Dec. 26. Luis Alfonso Carranza, 22, 2702 E. Tower Drive, driving with no license, seatbelt violation, no child seat at Crescentville and Championway, Dec. 26. Ryan Muschong, 29, 3325 Cardiff Ave. No 2, open container at 11320 Chester Road, Dec. 28. Devin Ward, 25, 652 First St. Apt. 5C, operating a motor vehicle under the influence at School Road and Conrey, Dec. 26. Jason Heard, 27, 2701 Lehman Road, drug abuse at 2391 East Sharon Road, Dec. 29. Ruth Marcum, 35, 405 Roy Kidd Ave., operating a motor vehicle under the influence at 11790 Lebanon Road, Dec. 28.

Incidents/investigations Passing bad checks

La Rosa’s reported at 10599 Reading Road, Dec. 22.

Theft

Necklace taken from Landmark Baptist Church at 1800 Glendale-Milford Road, Dec. 20.

GLENDALE

Arrests/citations

Kelly Myers, 46, 1713 Wyoming Ave., driving without a valid operator’s license, Jan. 2. Johnathan Johnson, 18, 448 Blue Teal Drive, warrant from Hamilton County Municipal Court. Wade Hill, 53, 11441 Folkstone Drive, driving under suspension and warrant from Hamilton County Municipal Court, Jan. 6.

Incidents/investigations

Glendale police reported no incidents or investigations.

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taken at 11857 Sharondale Road, Dec. 23.

Arrests/citations

Incidents/investigations Assault, resisting arrest

Man resisted police officer attempting to make an arrest for a traffic violation at 11359 Orchard St., Dec. 25.

Criminal damaging, theft

Vehicle window broken, faceplate and laptop mount valued at $260

Domestic violence

Female reported at Crowne Plaza at 11320 Chester Road, Dec. 27. Female reported at Ohio Avenue, Dec. 27.

Theft

Tools valued at $370 taken from truck in parking lot at Residence Inn at 11689 Chester Road, Dec. 23. Stereo and GPS valued at $450 taken from vehicle at 11339 Lippleman Road No. 117, Dec. 23. Gun dealer reported two guns valued at $430 missing after gun show at Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Road, Dec. 23.

SPRINGDALE

Arrests/citations

David Abney, 30, 3202 Greist Apt 1, theft, aggravated theft, at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Dec. 21. Michael Kuhlmann, 24, 7650 Livingston Road, receiving stolen property, disorderly conduct, intoxicated person using firearm at 12064 Springfield Pike, Dec. 20. Justin Harris, 31, 894 Mohawk Trail Apt. 2, petty theft at 11711 Princeton Pike, Dec. 20. Patricia Atwater, 21, 2932 Wexford, petty theft at 1161 Princeton Pike, Dec. 20. Amy Scalf, 27, 5309 Sidney Road, theft, aggravated theft, at 12105

Lawnview Ave., Dec. 22. Anternita O’Neal, 34, 3407 Tinaview Court, disorderly conduct at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 23. Roberto Antonio Jimenez, 49, 1046 Chesterdale Drive Apt. 8, driving under the influence at 11900 Chesterdale Road, Dec. 24. Josue Gomez Hernandez, 26, 1635 Ardwick Lane, driving under the influence, driving without a license at 1340 Kemper Road, Dec. 23. Odell Lyons, 19, 585 Liberty St., theft, Dec. 23. Fatou Faye, 27, 10085 Fairglen Drive, petty theft at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Dec. 25. Alexandria Goldsmith, 20, 6000 Ohio Drive, theft, Dec. 28. Benjamin Smith, 30, 980 Gaskins Road, theft at 1000 Sycamore, Dec. 29. Juvenile female, 17, theft, aggravated theft, receiving stolen property at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 29. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 29.

Incidents/investigations Aggravated menacing

Reported at 12064 Springfield Pike, Dec. 26.

Assault

Man hit during altercation over parking space at 12064 Springfield Pike, Dec. 28.

Auto theft

Car taken at 300 Kemper Road, Dec. 28.

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Graffiti painted on railroad overpass at Princeton Pike, Dec. 24. Car egged in parking lot at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 28.

Disorderly conduct

Reported at Rainbow Apparel at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 23.

Domestic

Female reported at Castro Lane, Dec. 23. Female reported at Chesterdale Circle, Dec. 25. Female reported at Oberlin Court, Dec. 25. Female reported at Harmony Avenue, Dec. 27.

Forgery

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Employee had $77 taken from coat in break room of Maple Knoll Village at 11070 Springfield Pike, Dec. 22. Three night deposits totaling $3,158

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Winifred Jean (nee Webster) Dimond, 91, of Springdale died Dec. 17. Survived by children, Richard (Barbara) Dimond, Jean (Jerry) Caster, Carol (Curt) Mathson, Douglas (Betty) Dimond and Elizabeth (Bob) Simminger; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Horace E. Dimond; brother, Lindsay Webster; and sister, Eugenia Webster. Visitation was Jan. 9 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Homes, Springdale. Memorials to: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220-1333; or Crayons to Computers, 1350 Tennessee Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229; or Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., No. 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203-1742.

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About police reports

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 Gary Foust, 563-2249 or 563-0289; 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. not received at U.S. Bank at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 22. MP3 player valued at $40 taken from CVS at 11601 Springfield Pike, Dec. 22. Merchandise valued at $97.99 taken from Sears at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 23. Gibson guitar valued at $1,250 taken from the Guitar Center at 640 Kemper Commons Circle, Dec. 23. Tickets valued at $120 purchased via Craig’s List not received at 311 Princewood Court, Dec. 23. Merchandise valued at $159.98 taken from Bed Bath and Beyond at 485 Kemper Road, Dec. 23. Hoodie and car keys taken from customer at TJ Maxx at 11661 Princeton Pike, Dec. 24. Socks and underwear taken from Big Lots at 11372 Princeton Pike, Dec. 24. Car stolen from lot at 316 Northland Blvd., Dec. 25. Two TVs valued at $299.98 taken from CVS at 11601 Springfield Pike, Dec. 26. Money taken from purse at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 29.

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