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In the children’s section of the Sharonville library, there is a lot to see if you just take the time to notice. Now who is the creative mind behind these ideas? Meet Ginna Stanko, who has been at the Sharonville branch for 20 years. She will celebrate her anniversary in July at the only branch where she ever worked. SEE LIFE, B1
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At 18 months old, Phoebe Krause’s silence was telling. The West Chester Township toddler did not babble. There were no “mamas” or “dadas,” just silence and screams. Her mother, Stacy Krause, learned at a parents group that St. Rita School for the Deaf in Evendale has one of the nation’s few programs educating apraxic children. SEE SCHOOLS, A5
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Glendale’s new fire truck was put to the test Jan. 10, as firefighters fought a house fire using foam along with water. It was the first time Glendale firefighters used the village’s new $400,000 fire truck, which is equipped with a foam compressor. SEE STORY, A3
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It was a tough decision to make, as school districts were dealt a hand of only three calamity days this academic year, but Wyoming and Princeton schools were in session Jan. 11 even as the snow continued to fall. Inside Prince• More photos ton Superfrom the first snow intendent of 2011, page A2 Gary Pack had to decide whether to use up that district’s final calamity day. His decision was complicated, as Princeton includes students from several municipalities: Sharonville, Springdale, Glendale, Evendale, Lincoln Heights and Woodlawn, and three counties: Hamilton, Butler and Warren. “Princeton’s decision is a lot like Cincinnati Public Schools because of the large areas we
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have to transport in,” Pack said. It’s the condition of the roads that drive the decision, with transportation safety being the reason to call off or hold classes. “We have a three-tier bus system,” Pack said of the routes for high school, middle school and elementary students the require him to make a decision by 5:30 a.m. “We can’t turn them around or wait to make a decision,” he said.
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Jim Wyn, of Glendale’s Public Works crew, clears a path in front of the village offices.
Springdale thanks longest-serving employee By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Police officers filled council chambers for Springdale City Council’s Jan. 5 meeting, as the city honored Capt. William Hafer as he retired as the department’s assistant chief. Hafer, who retired in December, had suffered an illness and Council had postponed the reading of the proclamation until he recovered. Police Chief Mike Laage took the podium, outlining Hafer’s career as longest-serving employee of city, with 37 years under his belt. “Usually I come up here with something good to say,” Laage told council. “But tonight is bittersweet.” “(Hafer) has dedicated his whole life to the department,” the chief said. “He has seen his share of other employees who have been with the agency,” he said of the 76 officers and 129 non-sworn employees who have come and gone over the years. Laage reminded council of how time has passed. “The cost of gas was 40 cents. The average income was $12,900, and the average house cost $9,942. The World Trade Center was the tallest building in the world, and we know what has happened since then.” Laage recounted stories about notable cases, including crimes in which keen Hafer’s keen observations were key to the arrests. He also noted Hafer’s strengths in his duties in training and scheduling, as well as his work in Mayor’s Court. “From all of us at the PD, thanks for a very good career,” Laage told Hafer. Hafer recalled his early days, 37 years ago. “Right after I got this job, I got another job offer at North College Hill,” Hafer told Council. “I said no thank you. I’ll stay right here.”
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Capt. William Hafer, far right, shakes the hand of Lt. Tom Wells, who will take over for him as assistant chief of the Springdale Police Department. Fellow officers and co-workers, including Chief Michael Laage, far right, attended the city council meeting at which Hafer was honored with a proclamation. Councilman Steve Galster thanked Hafer for his commitment to the community. “Admiration from your fellow employees is tremendous,” Galster said. “It’s hard to obtain that in local employees, but you have it.” “Thank you for everything you’ve done” Councilman Bob Diehl told Hafer. “You have served this city beyond expectations.” Comments ended with a standing ovation for the captain. In other action: • Council approved appropriations for current expenses and estimated expenditures for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2011. • City Administrator Derrick Parham outlined individual adjustments in the ordinance that included operating transfers and advances
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Snowfall “That’s the commitment we made. Wyoming schools were also in session, as road crews plowed the city streets. “We talk with the superintendent’s office in the morning, before school starts,” Wyoming Police Chief Gary Baldauf said. “We’ll report what the roads are like at that time, because we’re out on the roads constantly. But our snow removal is great.” Terry Huxel, the city’s director of public works,
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said his crews started early, as soon as the snow began to fall. They put down a layer of salt, and by midmorning, crews were plowing. “We start with the main drag (Springfield Pike) and the hills, then the side streets,” Huxel said. “They’re in pretty good shape.” As snow continues to float to the ground, crews are clearing the streets in both school districts, and students can try their best to focus on their school work.
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Snow covers the outdoor area at the Bluebird Bakery in Glendale’s Village Square.
Buses take students home from Princeton High School and Middle School Jan. 10. By not declaring a snow day, the district was able to avoid using its third calamity day.
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School was in session for Princeton and Wyoming students, and crews were busy keeping roads clear as snow covered the area in the second snow storm of the season. School districts watched the roads throughout the day to make sure students could make it home in the afternoon, but the snow slowed to floating and city crews were able to keep up.
A lawn statue remains frozen in the snow in Wyoming.
Snow blankets the signature train at Sharonville’s Depot Square.
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Eagle Scout project at RELIS sight a soaring success Brush cleared from park spaces By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
A Sharonville teen has cleared a path toward earning his Eagle Scout designation, completing a project that has benefited the Princeton City School District. Douglas Tallmadge, 14, a student at Cincinnati Country Day, organized a project to clear brush from the trails, picnic areas and learning circle at the Robert E. Lucas Intermediate School. He presented his report to the board of education during its January meeting, telling them that 260 work hours among 30 volunteers were given. He also has established a fund for future projects. Superintendent Gary Pack commended Tallmadge for his efforts. “I’ve known a lot of Eagle Scouts,” Pack said. “He earned it. “We appreciated the work you’ve done,” he told Tallmadge. “He’s got it together,
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Douglas Tallmadge presents a report to Princeton School Board on his Eagle Scout project, in which he organized a cleanup of the RELIS site. KELLY MCBRIDE/STAFF
Students from Heritage Hill Elementary School perform during the Princeton Board of Education meeting Jan. 10.
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Princeton School Board Member Steve Moore, right, conducts his first meeting as president of the board, and Tawana Keels takes her new seat as vice president. folks,” Pack said to the crowd at the meeting. Administrative staff from the district’s central office
will benefit from the project when they move into the RELIS building in August. The district expects to
have renovations completed in time to move staff members into their offices before the start of the 2011-2012 school year, Treasurer Jim Rowan said. Pack said that after the employees move into the RELIS facility, the district likely will put up for sale the building they currently occupy on Sharon Road. Also during the meeting, several elections and appointments were made: • Steve Moore as board
president; • Tawana Keels as board vice president; • Bob Maine as Ohio
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Sharonville council approves $30K for fine arts group By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Sharonville City Council has approved funding for four groups, including its Fine Arts Council, which is trying to stay afloat during tough times. The vote to provide $30,000 to the Fine Arts Council, after two board members pled their case at the Jan. 11 meeting. Sue Koetz and Gayla Price addressed council, explaining what the Fine Arts Center on Reading Road had to offer. “This is unique to Sharonville,” said Koetz, who is also the executive director of the Sharonville Recreation Center. “We are asking for your support and patience.” She got that from council members, but not before they asked questions about the financial strains the center has endured and the amount of donations it has received, as well as the number of rentals that had
been booked. The center offers theater productions and art exhibits, as well as a variety of programs geared toward families. The board, which had consisted of four members, has been expanded to a dozen. Mayor Virgil Lovitt asked Koetz if she felt that was helping. “Yes,” she said. “People are taking more ownership.” Council President Kevin Hardman reviewed the history of the property, which had been bought by the city in 2002 “with the intention of revitalizing downtown.” After a $200,000 investment by Sharonville, and a decision to use the property as a fine arts center, additional fund raising began. “That wasn’t enough, and it (the fine arts board) came back to (Sharonville) council,” Hardman said. Funds totaling $300,000 were requested, and the city provided them, he said. Koetz added that the fine arts council had raised an
additional $500,000 on its own. “It shows that this council has had an interest in seeing this happen,” Hardman said. “But the message now is that you have to make it on your own.” The money was approved.
Former Minnesota governor to speak to GOP group It is very likely that Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former twoterm governor from Minnesota, will throw his hat into the 2012 Presidential Republican candidate ring, which he has stated he will announce this spring. Will his appearance in Sharonville in late January be the first time he actually publicly announces his potential plans? Pawlenty has recently appeared on “Nightline,” “Today” and “The View,” and his message and thoughts for the future of the country all point to the serious potential of his early candidacy. The Northeast Hamilton County Republican Club will host its 12th annual pancake breakfast Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Sharonville
Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, Ohio, from 9 a.m. to 11 am. Pawlenty is the keynote speaker, and he will be introduced by Ohio’s own, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman. Tickets are $15 per person and $35 per family. After the breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee cakes, bagels, muffins, coffee andtea, there will be a children room with attendants, toys and movies for the younger children during the speeches. For detailed information, contact Melanie Schefft 683-5125 or Tim Jacobson 792-9889. Pawlenty will hold a book sale and signing after the program until noon, for his new book, “Courage to Stand: An American Story.”
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Glendale fire department puts new truck into use By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Glendale’s new fire truck was put to the test Jan. 10, as firefighters fought a house fire using foam along with water. The fire, at 1191 Cole Ave., broke out in the attic. Tom Thacker, who was replacing vents on the water heater and furnace in the utility room, called in the fire just before 8 p.m., according to fire and police reports. Glendale responded first, and battled the fire with crews from Woodlawn, Springdale,
Evendale, Sharonville, Wyoming and Forest Park. It was the first time Glendale firefighters used the village’s new $400,000 fire truck, which is equipped with a foam compressor. “This was first fire using our new compressed air foam,� Assistant Chief Kevin Hardwick said. “Damage was minimal because we only used 400 gallons of water and one gallon of foam. “Typically we would use three times that amount, about 1,200-to-1,500 gallons of water,� he said. Using less water decreas-
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es water the amount of damage to the structure. “The fire was knocked down fairly quickly,� Hardwick said. “We were on scene a couple of hours. “It was contained to the attic area, and there was very little water damage,� Hardwick reported. “We had to pull some ceiling off to make sure there was no other fire throughout the building. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but “it appears to be accidental,� Hardwick said, and the state fire marshal will examine the cause.
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that until the first quarter of 2011. The original agreement provided tax incentives from 2010 to 2019. The amended agreement provides tax incentives starting in 2011. “They wouldn’t reap the benefits of the program for that year, so we pushed the program back a year,â€? Parham said. • Council authorized temporary appropriations to cover expenses until the upcoming budget is voted on at its Jan. 5 meeting. “We will adopt our appropriations ordinance for the next year, but until then, we need the authority to spend funds,â€? Parham explained. “I don’t think we’ll spend (the $200,000) but this is just to be safe.â€? For more about your community, visit www. cincinnati.com/springdale.
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At 18 months old, Phoebe Krause’s silence was telling. The West Chester Township toddler did not babble. There were no “mamas” or “dadas,” just silence and screams. Her mother, Stacy Krause, was worried. A pediatrician thought the problem was socialization and recommended putting Phoebe in day care. But at day care, Krause said, “Phoebe was withdrawing further and was constantly laying in a corner, clutching her stuffed pig and trying to soothe herself.” Phoebe, now 4, was diagnosed at age 2 with childhood apraxia of speech, a neurological disorder that affects the motor skills that result in speech. Phoebe knew what she wanted to say, but not how to say it. She would need intensive speech therapy. Speech therapists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus estimate that 1 to 10 children in 1,000 may suffer from apraxia of speech. Krause learned at a parents group that St. Rita School for the Deaf in Evendale has one of the nation’s few programs educating apraxic children. The 95-year-old school best known for working with deaf children has expanded into other communications disorders. In addition to its 65 deaf and hard-of-hearing students in its K12 classes, it also helps about 45 students who can hear but have apraxia. In addition, the school’s growing preschool includes deaf, hearing and apraxic students. St. Rita’s apraxia program, called Sign n’ Say, teaches students sign language to give them another way to communicate while they build a language base and keep up with peers academically and socially. “Sign language uses a different
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Teri Loch a intervention specialist sings The Polar Express to a group of fifth- through seventh-graders in a Sing and Say class at the St. Rita School for the Deaf in Evendale.
Jennifer Meister teaches Phoebe Krause how to sign in the K-2 class. part of our brain than spoken English does,” said Angela Frith, a spokeswoman. “It’s giving them opportunities to socialize and build up self-esteem.” ‘Given my daughter a voice’ Ellen Brigger, a lead teacher in the program, combines Montessori techniques with others she has learned that boost communications. Speech therapists are embedded in classrooms and computer programs demonstrate sounds and signs of each letter to help students.
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At a recent kindergarten class, a teacher read “The Polar Express.” Some children fidgeted and looked away, losing interest. When she silently “signed” the story, the fidgeters stopped. Students paid attention to each hand movement and facial expression. When she read the book aloud again, emphasizing certain words by signing the sounds and using her voice, the students tried to emulate her. Brigger said apraxic students’ reading comprehension on tests
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Teri Loch a intervention specialist sings The Polar Express to a group of fifth- through seventh-graders in a Sing and Say class at the St. Rita School for the Deaf in Evendale.
“goes way up” after they’ve seen a passage signed, even though they can hear it being read. That is because apraxic chidren’s brains have difficulty hearing and under-
standing the order of sounds and sentences, she said. “They’ll hear what you’re saying but the individual phonemes get mixed up,” she said. Their brains can be taught the order of sounds, she said, but it takes longer than with typical kids, up to three years longer. Students in the program learn to read, write and say words in myriad ways. They may sound out words by touching a finger for each sound, or they may manipulate plastic letters on a slate to build a word. To build a sentence, some line up colored blocks in an order representing word types and function in a sentence. In kindergarten, students have daily “meetings,” informal conversations to use their voice in a relaxed fashion. Older kids may learn a phonics song and dance. And older, deaf students are called in as mentors. St. Rita’s K-12 grade classes are small. A fifth-grade class has three boys; the kindergarten had eight children and several teachers and assistants. Most parents don’t pay St. Rita’s $29,500 annual tuition. Public schools contract with St. Rita with the expectation that most students will attend regular classes later. Most parents paying tuition are charged on a sliding scale and get financial aid. Recently St. Rita launched a non-profit to spread its knowledge about teaching despite communication difficulties. Brigger and other teachers are gathering lessons and curricula to publish online for other educators and parents. The school plans to videotape parts of the curricula and develop iPad applications and workshops. Meanwhile, Phoebe Krause is blossoming, her mother said. “St. Rita has given my daughter a voice – with her hands and in speaking.”
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World History class sophomores at Ursuline Academy held a Renaissance Festival Dec. 15. Those who attended the festival include, from left: front row, Kelly Lutmer of Montgomery and Julia Court of Montgomery; back row, Bridget Blood of Blue Ash, Kaitlin Burnam of West Chester Township, Erin Donnelly of Maineville, Katie Berus of Milford, Patrice Graziani of West Chester Township, Megan Maloney of Mason and Angie Pan of Evendale.
Ursuline celebrates history World history class sophomores at Ursuline Academy celebrated the culmination of two quarters of research on the European Renaissance with a Renaissance Festival Dec. 15. The event was an opportunity for the students to demonstrate what they’ve learned about their Renaissance topics to each other, the UA community and others. “However, it will be much more than that. It will be fun,” said history teacher Elizabeth Gromada, who explained that the students have taken their topic research and turned it into interactive experiences for their guests. Visitors to the festival engaged in demonstrations and games,
sampled food and heard music that celebrated the European Renaissance while teaching them something about history. “The European Renaissance is the foundation upon which the modern Western world is built and we are a part of that world,” Gromada said. “The hope is that by creating a fun atmosphere to experience the trends of history, students and guests will become better acquainted with our cultural roots.” History teacher Kelly Stiles, who helped Gromada with the event said, “The Renaissance Festival is one of our favorite projects in world history. The students get to pick their own topic and really
run with it. We had a wide range of projects from art, literature, and famous people to food, dress and even witchcraft just to name a few.” She explained that the students dressed up, jousted, played games, made food and performed dances. She also said she was impressed with how they embraced the hands-on nature of the project and learned a great deal in the process. “I could not be more proud of their performance. This is definitely something they’ll always remember,” Stiles said. “It’s always wildly successful because the students have such a high level of interest and ownership.”
St. Xavier High School continues a more-than-80-year tradition of assisting hungry families during the holidays. Students, faculty, staff and alumni collected 148,905 pounds of food, supplying 458 needy families and stocking the shelves at nearly two dozen Tri-State social service agencies with food for Christmas. After collecting canned goods for nearly six weeks, students spent the afternoon Dec. 10 packaging the remaining food for delivery. This last wave of boxes will fill a St. Vincent De Paul truck. In addition, one trailer truck of food has already been sent to families and agencies in Appalachia, with another slated to go next week. “It’s a good feeling to get to this point,” said Matt Kemper (‘91), director of community service. “To see the hard work of all these stu-
dents come together is very gratifying. It will be that much more gratifying when the students deliver the food, when they see the face of poverty doesn’t look a whole lot different from their own. It’s a huge learning experience for them and hopefully something they remember and keep doing all their lives. This is something we must do, because we have been very blessed.” Students had a goal of raising 125,000 pounds of food and far exceeded the goal. The sophomore class - for the first time in recent memory - collected the most food of any class. “It was an amazing year,” Kemper said. “We had about 70 families adopted in the last week of the drive and we’ll have a few more we can take care of with the excess food, I’m sure. Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2010 CFD another huge success.”
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The Springdale Elementary Student Council recently raised $1,233 for their “Hope, Home, Hugs” community service project. The school’s goal is to raise $3,000 to sponsor a room at the Ronald McDonald House. Numerous fundraising projects were conducted during the first semester and more will be coming, says the school.
Take a bite out of bullying
Heritage Hill Elementary’s Olweus kick-off is Thursday, Jan. 27. Olweus is a bullying prevention program.
The students will have the opportunity to see the show “A Friendship Adventure with Ronald McDonald” which focuses on friendship, anti-bullying and cooperation and will include magic, games and music. Princeton High School cheerleaders will then come to the school for a pep rally supporting the school’s anti-bullying goals. Attendees at the rally will chant anti-bullying cheers as well as review the four anti-bullying rules. The students will then go to their classes and receive cookies to “take a bite out of bullying.” Heritage Hill says the goal will be to reduce bullying and eventually have a bully-free school.
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• The Wyoming girls basketball team beat Mariemont 55-32, Jan. 8. Wyoming’s topscorer was Nikki McKee with 22 points, followed by Hailee Schlager with 20 points. On Jan. 13, Indian Hill beat Wyoming 65-44. Wyoming’s top-scorer was McKee with 20 points. • In boys swimming, Wyoming beat Mariemont 110-60, Jan. 8. Wyoming won the 200 meter medley relay in 1 minute, 50.90 seconds, the 200 meter freestyle relay in 1 minute, 32.31 seconds; and the 400 meter freestyle relay in 3 minutes, 28.86 seconds; Wyoming’s Burt won the 200 meter freestyle in 1 minute, 49.17 seconds; Owen Dunbar won the 50 meter freestyle in 23.41 seconds; Lethander won the 100 meter flystroke in 54.85; Dierker won the 100 meter freestyle in 49.81; Lethander won the 100 meter backstroke in 1 minute, .28 seconds; and Burt won the 100 meter breaststroke in 1 minute, 3.46 seconds. • In girls swimming, Wyoming beat Mariemont 9476, Jan. 8. Wyoming won the 200 meter medley relay in 1 minute, 54.22 seconds; Wyoming’s Gibbons won the 200 meter freestyle in 2 minutes, 5.71 seconds; Gilbert won the 200 meter individual medley in 2 minutes, 20.73 seconds; Rachael Theiler won the 100 meter flystroke in 1 minute, 6.26 seconds; Gilbert won the 500 meter freestyle in 5 minutes, 39.02 seconds; Oberholzer won the 100 meter backstroke in 1 minute, 1.77 seconds; and Mariah Akinbi won the 100 meter breaststroke in 1 minutes, 10.92 seconds.
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Did you think this year would finally be the year? You know, the year the Princeton High School basketball team would finally have a down season? Well, here’s some advice. Keep waiting. We’re almost halfway through the regular season, and Princeton (6-2, 4-1 entering a home game against Sycamore Jan. 14) is a game out of first place in the GMC standings. “These guys don’t want to take a back seat to any of the other great Princeton teams,” Vikings head coach Josh Andrews said. Maybe it really is that simple. After graduating OhioState recruit Jordan Sibert – not to mention several other talented former Vikings – Princeton hasn’t missed a beat. The Vikings’ only two setbacks are a 54-48 road loss to unblemished Lakota East and a 65-54 loss to unblemished Arlington Country Day (Fl.). “We lost to two high-caliber teams, so we feel good
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Princeton High School senior Jay McCants, right, seen here battling 2010 Moeller graduate Griffin McKenzie during the regional semifinals last March, is one of five Vikings averaging between 6.8 and 9.9 points per game this season. about that,” Andrews said. In its second game after falling to Arlington, a battle-
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system allows different guys to make plays.” Princeton’s most potent play-maker, perhaps, is diminutive sophomore point guard Dorian Jordan, who stands only 5-7 and weighs just 130 pounds. He leads the team with an average of 3.1 assists. “He’s a dynamite player, and he’s only going to get better,” Andrews said. “People haven’t seen the best of Dorian Jordan. He’s going to score at a higher clip, and he’s going to be a great leader for the next three years.” The offense is certainly there for the Vikings. They’re third in the GMC in scoring (57.8) and second in field-goal percentage (46.0) and three-point percentage (40.0). Princeton, however, needs to improve its freethrow shooting and rebounding; the Vikings are second-to-last in the GMC in both categories. Ultimately, Princeton hopes for another patented tournament run and, as usual, another GMC title. “Absolutely,” Andrews said. “That’s always the goal.”
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• In girls basketball, St. Ursula beat Mount Notre Dame 48-43, Jan. 10. MND’s top-scorers were Gabby West and Kathryn Reynolds with 11 points each. • In girls bowling, McAuley beat Mount Notre Dame 2,493-2,276, Jan. 10. MND’s Kaley Zeuch bowled a 404.
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tested Princeton squad edged Mason 62-57 on the road in overtime in what
has been the Comets’ lone conference loss this season. Leading the way for the Vikings is senior guard Ulysses Thomas, who is averaging a team-high 9.9 points per game; he is also second on the team with 2.8 assists. “He’s been a real important piece to our season so far,” Andrews said. “He has the potential to score in bunches and yet he’s been unselfish. We’re pleased with his effort.” In recent years, Princeton had grown accustomed to having its top scorer also be at – or near – the top of the GMC in scoring. Thomas, however, is 14th in the conference. “He has that potential (to be a top-tier scorer),” Andrews said. “But we’re just a balanced scoring team right now.” Seniors Marcus Montiero and Lionel Hill and junior Malcolm Smith are all averaging between 7.3 and 7.6 points; senior forward Jay McCants comes in at 6.8, while junior center De-Arius Young is at 5.3. “All those guys are capable of putting up good numbers,” Andrews said. “Our
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• The Ursuline girls basketball team beat Walnut Hills 44-41, Jan. 8. Ursuline’s topscorer was Morgan Donovan with 13 points. • In girls swimming, Ursuline placed first with a score of 287 in the Sycamore Larry Lyons Invitational, Jan. 8. Ursuline won the 200 meter medley relay in 1 minute, 49.29 seconds, the 200 meter freestyle relay in 1 minute, 40.92 seconds and the 400 meter freestyle relay in 3 minutes, 42.41 seconds; Ursuline’s Emily Slabe won the 200 meter individual medley in 2 minutes, 11.42 seconds; and Slabe won the 100 meter backstroke in 58.89 seconds
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• The Princeton boys bowling team beat Mount Healthy 2,643-2,162, Jan. 13. Princeton’s Robert Samaniego bowled a 498.
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Georgetown College sophomore kicker Alex Kreimer, a Princeton High School graduate, was recently named to the Mid-South Conference East All Conference team. Kreimer was 9-12 in field goals and 62-63 in extra points.
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Princeton High School’s Kelsey Mitchell (14) takes a shot against Ursuline Academy’s Violet Goodwin (4) in the second period their Jan 13 game at Ursuline. Princeton won the game 71-51, bringing its record to 11-0. Top scorer was Neschelle Williams with 19 points. Kelsey Mitchell had 13.
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Princeton Shakeira Lang (20) drives to the basket against Ursuline Morgan Donovan (10) in the first period of their Jan. 13 game. Lang added eight points on the evening.
Wyoming High School’s Tony Gentry is your typical basketball coach. Most will find some fault in their team, even during a spectacular win. “We’re actually doing OK,” said Gentry about Wyoming’s progress midway through January. Then he began to lament a recent game where they missed three front-ends of one-and-one shots, made some turnovers and missed three layups. As you hear time and time again in every sport, it’s the “little things” that count. The Cowboys have a winning record, but find themselves in the middle of the CHL pack because of “little things” that drive the calmest coaches crazy. The solution is simple, but the physical application is not. “We just need to make our layups and make our free throws and not turn the ball over,” Gentry said. “We make our opportunities. We need to do things a little bit better; focus a little bit better and we’ll be fine.” Focus and a high school teenager are sometimes two completely different animals. Those that are similar make their lay-ups and free throws and throw the ball to their team, not the other. Of all the qualities a good team needs, focus is at or near the top. Good guard play comes in handy, too. “My guards are actually kind of young,” Gentry said. “Jon Tighe’s a senior, but he came off the bench last year. Chris Campbell’s a junior; he can do a lot of things. We just need to find another guard to step up and play.” Campbell is third on the
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Wyoming’s 6-6 center Eric Price blocks an Indian Hill shot in their CHL match-up Jan. 12. Price finished with three blocks and eight rebounds as the Cowboys beat the Braves 68-47.
Tony Davis of the Cowboys is fouled in their 68-47 win over Indian Hill. Davis led Wyoming with 21 points, hitting 13 of 15 free throws in the Jan. 12 contest.
team in scoring and is the assist leader. Wyoming’s top two scorers come from the frontcourt of Tony Davis and Eric Price. “We’re doing the best we can with the people we have,” said Gentry. “Our big guys are playing phenomenal. Tony Davis and Eric Price are averaging doubledoubles. Both are senior captains.” The Cowboys go about seven deep, according to Gentry. Adam Crider is a designated shooter off the bench, and Gentry’s making use of some of coach Bernie Barre’s gridiron talent also. “Michael Newman (6-3, 215) is a football guy,” said Gentry. “He comes off the bench, and he’s actually doing what he’s supposed to do. He gives Tony and Eric a breather, he has a little offense and he can rebound.” Despite not having the “long bench” that some schools do and some early league losses, Gentry thinks the Cowboys have as good a shot at the title as anyone. They have a stretch of
games at home after playing several early road dates. And, no one else is running away from the competition. “The league is wide open still,” said Gentry. “We’re right there knocking on the door.” The 1973 Wyoming grad knows as much about the league as anyone, having coached seven years as an assistant and being the No. 1 Cowboy for the past 12. “There are six teams right now that can win the league,” said Gentry. “Indian Hill, Finneytown, Madeira, Mariemont, Wyoming and Reading. This is probably the most balanced the league has been in a while.” Ahead are chances for the Cowboys to avenge early losses to Madeira (Jan. 26) and Mariemont (Feb. 4), along with important games with Indian Hill and Finneytown. The eventual CHL winner will no doubt have made their layups, made their free throws and not turned the ball over.
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Ursuline Academy’s Morgan Donovan scored 15 points during the Lions’ loss to Princeton, Jan. 13. The senior is fourth in the GGCL Scarlet Division with 12.4 points per game.
If you play on the Ursuline Academy basketball team, you’re going to get minutes – no matter your graduation date. Lions’ head coach David Loper believes in a 10-player rotation to ensure his starters are rested. Loper added that getting extended minutes for inexperienced players and younger players is one of his big goals for the second half of the season. “We need to get those kids to where they will help us down the stretch and in the tournament,”
Loper said. “The inexperienced kids are starting to gain experience, and we have confidence putting them in games.” Some of those players include sophomores Michele Christy and Madi Kennard, both of Loveland, junior Chelsea Baltes of Loveland, junior Meredith Myers of Sharonville, sophomore Violet Goodwin of Pleasant Plain, and freshman Sarah Reilly. Reilly, a forward had 10 points during her varsity debut during Ursuline’s 55-46 loss to Lakota East, Dec. 30. In her next outing, Reilly scored eight points and grabbed four
rebounds during the Lions 60-33 win over Seton, Jan. 7. Christy, a guard, scored 10 points during the squad’s 39-24 win over No. 14 ranked Anderson. The squad, which is 7-5 on the season after a 71-51 loss to Princeton Jan. 13, will also rely on savvy veterans such as Sharonville’s Morgan Donovan and Hyde Park’s Ellie Greiner as the Lions head down the stretch. Donovan, a guard, is fourth in the GGCL Scarlet division with 12.4 points per game, while Greiner is fifth in rebounds (6.3 per game). “Morgan, in my opinion is one of the best point guards in the city.
St. X basketball matures in a hurry By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The start could have been better, sure, but Scott Martin will take it. The St. Xavier High School basketball coach, who had to replace all five starters from last year’s regional semifinalist squad, has led the Bombers to a 5-4 (2-2) start. “I think our guys have really progressed pretty quickly,” Martin said. “We’re slowly gaining experience.” St. X started 1-2 before reeling off four wins against Glen Este, Fenwick, Meadowdale and Springboro. The streak ended with a 59-55 doubleovertime loss at Roger Bacon. St. X has developed an intriguing rivalry with the Spartans in recent
years. Bacon has won the last three meetings by a total of 11 points and had last-minute comebacks in each of the last two victories. Still, Martin was encouraged by what he saw against the defending two-time Divisions II-IV city champions and said his team may, in fact, be ahead of schedule. “Maybe a little bit, yeah,” he said. “Our guys have been really dedicated in practice. They’re working hard and putting a lot of time in.” Martin entered the season not quite sure who his go-to player would be, but senior guard Zacc Yauss of Colerain Township has assumed that role. He is among the top five in the GCLSouth in points (10.5) and rebounds (4.8) and scored a career-high 30
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points in a 68-53 win over Meadowdale Dec. 29. He was 10-of-14 from both the field and the free-throw line. “He gives us a solid foundation with what we’re doing offensively,” Martin said. “He’s got a pretty aggressive mindset, and he’s been very good defensively.” Four other Bombers – seniors Brian Robben of Loveland, Joe Mezher of Mt. Washington area, Will Muething of Kennedy Heights area and Sean Duggan of Sharonville – are all averaging between 5.5 and 6.6 points per game. “With this team, we don’t have an outstanding scorer,” Martin said. “We have to focus on the team concept in order to compete because no one or two guys are going to win games for us.”
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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 sports. All participants must have a current Community Center membership to register for spring sports.
T-Ball is open to children born between born between May 1 and April 30, 2006. Signup cost is $25. Coach pitch baseball is open to children born between May 1 and April 30, 2004. Signup cost is $45. Baseball is open to children born between May 1, 1997 and April 30, 2003. Signup cost is $45.
Softball is open to children born between Aug. 1, 1992, and July 31, 2004. Signup cost is $45. Spring Soccer is open to children born between Aug. 1, 1991 and July 31, 2004. Signup cost is $45. Register at the Springdale Community Center or call 346-3910 for more information.
She never gets flustered and is always in control,” Loper said. “Ellie is our work horse. She never stops working and will post up anybody.” Despite being ranked No. 10 in the Enquirer’s Division I coaches poll, Loper is hopeful that his team has yet to peak. “I’m hoping, in our case, that we continue to get better and maybe surprise some teams now and then,” he said. “We’re happy with where we are and we’ve got to continue improving. It’s a work in progress.” See more sports coverage at www.cincinnati.com/blogs/presspreps
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Show them the money Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Evendale posted these comments to a story about GE Aviation in Evendale saying it has not been paid by the federal government, despite assurances from the Obama administration before Christmas that funding for GE Aviation’s alternative engine for the Joint Strike Fighter would continue through March 4: “The engine is a good investment and will actually save the government billions over the long haul. Of course ... short sidedness is never lacking while politically posturing. “Cut welfare ... or polar bear monitoring ... keep the engines.” delhidad “Which welfare? The welfare to poor people, or welfare to huge corporations? This is an example of the latter.” cinesias
Station-ary target Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Sharonville posted these comments about vity officials reacting to Gov. John Kasich’s
plans to discontinue funding for a 3C pasenger rail project, which would include a station in Sharonville: “Today’s most progressive places with the fastest growing populations are states and cities that have alternative forms of transportation. This is a fact. Cities and states do not need to be the size of New York City, Chicago, California etc ..., to have alternative forms of transportation. What Kasich is doing is completely ignorant and arrogant. He is hurting cities that would be in the path of the 3C Rail plan. Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland are obviously the biggest cities in the state of Ohio and three of the biggest in the midwest. This connection would have been tremendous and very rewarding for the whole state of Ohio!! This project shouldn’t be based on the agenda of one political party from another, but what it will do to the economy and resurgence of the state that I love. “Believe it or not, rail transportation is the future. The majority of the states in the country have projects being built or very close to completion. Ohio will continue to fall further behind.” ilovecincy “During the current decade, it is projected that global oil consumption will further deplete traditional sources of relatively inexpensive petroleum, and fossil
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What is your reaction to Marvin Lewis returning as the Bengals head coach? “What was my reaction to Marvin Lewis returning as the Bengals head coach? Let’s just say I was stunned. It is something like naming Napoleon the winner at Waterloo.” B.B.
“I was really disappointed that Marvin Lewis didn’t see the wisdom in leaving himself after the terrible seasons he and the team have produced for the fans. “I was further disappointed that Mike Brown would want him back. This is something very
Next questions Do you agree with Sharonville council’s decision to give another $30,000 to the Fine Arts Council, after previosuly giving the group $500,000? Why or why not? Do you think political rhetoric caused the deadly shootings in Tucson, Ariz.? Why or why not? 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.
“There are many things wrong and challenging for the rail system that was proposed as a means of transportation between major cities in Ohio. 1. It would not travel faster than 40 mph... 2. $400 million is less than seed money for this project. If the street car system proposed in Cincy will cost $30 million per mile per year for maintenance after the system is established, what will be the maintenance cost for a slow rail to Cleveland? It’s like giving someone $5 for them to purchase a
Cadillac. Thanks for nothing. That’s the insult of the offer. Offer a pittance of someone else’s money (our tax dollars) for a project and then listen to the wailing when someone says it’s not practical. The challenge for the governor to ask private business to submit bid and proposals for a ‘high-speed’ rail between the cities.” fullmenu “Until a decent idea is presented on how to make this project work, scrapping it is the best option. The 3C project plans to link Cincinnati-Columbus-Cleveland with trains travelling at 70 mph. At that speed, the time saved compared to driving is marginal, so there is not much incentive to use the train. As someone who travels frequently, the only way I would utilize a train is if it saves me time and money. In Chicago, the L does both. “Driving from Cincinnati to Cleveland takes approximately four hours, the 70 mph train would take threehours,30 minutes (assuming 245 mile distance). If you jack up the travelling speed of the train to, say, 120mph, the travel time becomes two hours, which provides travellers an incentive to use rail over driving. “Furthermore, why have a stop in Sharonville? That simply adds more time to the trip. Keep the plans simple at this point and stick to Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. Should there be success,
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additional train stations can be added later.” ecosse84 “Why is this news? Kasich won the election, he announced his plans before the election, he’s followed through with it and the money that was earmarked for Ohio is on to other states. “Perhaps we should move the conversation on to NHL or NBA teams that aren’t coming here as well. They warrant just as much attention.” laddin “The current concept for the high speed passenger train will be no faster than the slowest freight train. No thanks. “If the long term plan is to build a separate rail line for high speed, good luck with that. The tree huggers are fighting a zip line in the woods. How amenable do you think they will be to new rail, new tressels, etc traverssing the great fruited plain.” StrangeRanger
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“Nothing has changed with the retention of Marvin Lewis. I have to give A+ + + to Mike Brown for maximizing his family’s financial operation over decades. “Most folks have no idea of the money his family has earned off the fans. They probably could not tell you what the franchise is worth. The family is interested in $, not football. That fact is obvious. It is missed by the public. “Brown’s use of nepotism is just an extension of ‘keep it in the family.’ There was a time in Cincinnati when pro football did not exist. We were all better off financially for that. Now we have a hefty property tax thanks to the Brown family. “We have failing schools in the Cincinnati Public Schools, but a first-class football stadium. The citizens are responsible for this situation. They were sold a pig in a poke. More ignorance in action.” J.S.D.
fuel production will have to shift to more costly, ‘unconventional’ sources such as shale oils and tar sands. And whether the American consumer likes it or not, this will make airline and highway travel less affordable than we currently enjoy. “Business travel via wasteful, inefficient short-hop (less than 450 miles) commuter airlines will be especially vulnerable to the rising costs of fossil fuels. Passenger rail is the fuel efficient alternative in heavily traveled commuter corridors. “It is tragic for Ohio that the myopia of partisan politics failed to recognize this macroeconomic reality. But we’re better off reallocating the funding to states that are more willing to adapt their transportation infrastructure to cope with the economic constraints of the 21st Century global marketplace.” FrugalDougal
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The return of Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has many fans questioning the team’s committment to winning. wrong with the Cincinnati Bengals, we just don’t want to recognize it publicly.” E.E.C. “I have mixed feelings about Marvin. I don’t place all of the blame on him for the Bengals’ ugly season since injuries were many. However, he can’t stand up to Mike Brown or Ocho Cinco and there were some coaching debacles that cost games. “After eight seasons with the Bengals I don’t expect a big turnaround from Marvin. Problem is, in this environment, could a new coach bring about improvement? “One good note, the Journal asked last summer if the addition of Terrell Owens would be a good or bad decision. I had hoped it would work out and it did, but not enough to produce a good season.” R.V. “Surprise. I thought Marvin was fed up, or that the Bengals would feel compelled to make a change (coach being unable to get the most out of the team). “However, a friend of mine who is not an insider, but seems to know some, thinks Marvin and Mike Brown are very simpatico with each other and that Marvin may be in line to gain a partial ownership; because Mike is in his ’70s and may step back. “Also, maybe Marvin just likes Cincinnati. A lot of newcomers who intended to make this a pause end up settling here.” F.N.
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29th District includes part of Colerain and Springfield Township area. In Columbus: 77 S. High St., 13th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6111 Phone: (614) 466-9091 Fax: (614) 719-3583 E-mail: district29@ohr.state.oh.us
State Sen. William Seitz (8th District)
8th District includes Evendale, Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale, Woodlawn and Wyoming. Cincinnati: 3672 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251; 385-1234. Columbus: Senate Building, 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot (1st Distict)
1st District includes Evendale, Glendale, Springdale and Wyoming. Washington, D.C., office: 2351 Rayburn HOB, Washington, D.C., 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2216 Fax: (202) 225-3012 Cincinnati office: 441 Vine St., Suite 3003, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: (513) 684-2723 Fax: (513) 421-8722
U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt (2nd District)
2nd District includes nearly all the northeastern and eastern Cincinnati communities. Washington, D.C., office: 2464 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3164 Toll Free: (800) 784-6366 Fax: (202) 225-1992 Cincinnati office: 8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 170, Cincinnati, OH 45236
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Washington, D.C., office: 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. Phone: (202) 224-2315 Fax: (202) 228-6321 Cincinnati office: 425 Walnut St., Suite 2310, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone: (513) 684-1021 Fax: (513) 684-1029 Toll Free: 1-888-896-OHIO (6446)
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If you have between two and 11 points on your license, you are eligible to take a remedial driving course where you earn a twopoint credit upon completion. The two-point credit does not erase any convictions, but your license would not be suspended unless you reach 14 points rather that 12. You can take the remedial driving course up to five times but not more than once every three years. Many people come to court to challenge a traffic citation because they are concerned about the points. Points are assessed by law automatically upon conviction. The judge may not reduce the points. The only way to avoid the points is if the case is dismissed or if there is a plea bargain to a charge that does not carry points. Whether or not you can work out a plea bargain is usually up to the prosecutor. If you have a good driving record and were polite to the police officer, your chance of a successful plea bargain improves. Judge Brad Greenberg presides in Hamilton County Municipal Court. He lives in Loveland.
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Madeira student perfect on ACT By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Richard Herndon has earned somewhat of a celebrity status. The Madeira High School junior earned a perfect score of 36 on his ACT. Since the announcement was made during school a few weeks ago, he has been getting congratulations and jokes about being famous from his friends and classmates. “It’s kind of overwhelming,” Herndon said. He said his parents were in disbelief, but very excited about the perfect score. Herndon had already taken the ACT once before and earned a 35. “I didn’t really prepare the first time,” he said. Herndon said he worked harder the second time around because he thought with the extra effort he could get that extra point for a perfect score. The ACT is a national college admission and
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Madeira High School junior Richard Herndon earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT exam. placement exam that tests students in English, math, reading and science. According to the ACT website, only one-tenth of one percent of 2010 graduates scored a 36 on the test. Herndon is only a junior and does not have any specific college plans. He said he loves studying chemistry and other sciences. Herndon is involved with soccer, academic team and the National Honor Society at the high school. He plans to play tennis in the spring.
Tickets available for wine festival Tickets are available for the 2011 Cincinnati International Wine Festival, scheduled for March 10-12. Grand Tasting tickets purchased in advance range in price from $60 to $70, with a $5 increase if purchased at the door. Winery Dinner tickets range from $125-$175 per ticket and Charity Auction & Luncheon tickets are $125 per ticket. The Midwest’s premier wine festival will feature more than 600 domestic and international wines from over 100 exhibitors. This event benefits local Cincinnati charities. Tickets can be purchased online at www.winefestival.com or by calling 513-723-9463. For one night only, a special Winery Dinner will take place Wednesday, March 9, at Orchids at Palm Court. The dinner will be hosted by 2011 honorary chair Justin Baldwin, coowner of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery of Paso Robles, Calif. Baldwin is a dynamic representative of the California wine industry and is a noted pioneer in producing world class Bordeaux style blends on the Central Coast. His efforts have been
awarded the coveted Pichon Lalande trophy for “World’s Best Blended Red Wine” and Wine Spectators Top 10 Wines of the World. Baldwin has consistently earned the praise of the wine press with recognition from the likes of Robert M. Parker Jr. naming Justin Baldwin one of his “Wine Heroes of the Year” and the “Star of Paso Robles.” Make the gift of Cincinnati International Wine Festival tickets even more incredible by including a ticket into the special tasting room. Open for one hour only prior to each grand tasting, guests are invited to sample premium white wines that retail above $35 dollars per bottle and premium red wines that retail above $60 per bottle. Along with the purchase of a Grand Tasting ticket, the Special Tasting Room is an additional $35 which guarantees guests seven tastes from an impressive array of fine wines. For more information and a complete description of each of these events, visit our website at www.winefestival.com.
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Children’s librarian Ginna Stanko reads to Winnie the Pooh in the children’s section at the Sharonville Library. Look closely and you’ll see that her shirt and socks are decorated with the penguins she loves.
Helping children read is her work of art
worked. In the children’s section Ginna was born in Kingston, of the Sharonville library, N.Y., and received her degree at there is a lot to see if you the University of Kentucky. Her just take the time to notice. family lives in Lexington, but the Little chairs and tables journey took about 500 years. designed for little bodies. You see, her best friend from colThey are well used from tiny lege got her interested in genealshoes whose grommets Evelyn ogy, and Ginna’s has traced her have scraped them, and botPerkins roots to the 14th century when toms that have wiggled and squirmed as children read or Community her mother’s family lived in the region. listened to fascinating stoPress Switzerland/Germany Two relatives fought in the Revories of fairies, monsters and columnist lutionary War in Pennsylvania. adventures. One was given a land grant there At the end of one of the shelves is a sign that reads, “I resolve for his efforts, and Hummelstown was to be curious,” and sure enough I named after him. Her father’s family came from watched a wee lass go directly to it, curiously investigating what could be Czechoslovakia, through Baltimore. found on those wondrous shelves. I The 1930 Census taker recorded one chuckled when her brother announced of the children as born in Pennsylvashe was probably lost, but mom knew nia, but for some reason, whoever transcribed the information wrote that were she was. The sign comes from a display of the child was born in Nova Scotia. Go 2010’s New Year’s resolutions based figure. In addition to delving into genealoon book and television characters with which the children were familiar. For gy, Ginna scrapbooks, makes jewelry example, Tinker Bell resolved to be and collects penguin figurines and picmore curious, a mouse resolved to eat tures. The library did a penguin dismore cheese and Spiderman resolved play in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo, and the little waddlers hang in to be more heroic. Now who is the creative mind the library. Their cute clothes are regbehind this and other ideas? Meet ularly changed according to the seaGinna Stanko, who has been at the sons and the holidays. Originally an art history major, Sharonville branch for 20 years. She will celebrate her anniversary in July Ginna changed gears when she realat the only branch where she ever ized she needed something she could
count on to feed her cats. Accordingly, she’s made a career utilizing her admirable artistic talents in the library. Twenty years ago she came up with the idea for an explorer club for children ages 6 through 10 whereby they could learn crafts. Library branches throughout the system now offer the program in one form or another. For the Chinese New Year’s program, pre-school children make a dragon at least 30 feet long – enough for about 30 of them to fit into comfortably. The dragon is decorated with construction paper, tinsel, crepe paper and all kinds of sparkly things. From time to time it has to be spruced up with new bells and whistles from the children’s imaginations, because after all, it is made from paper bags. Every year the library does “Read Across America,” celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss in partnership with the Union Terminal Museum Center. Ginna will be there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, so you and yours are invited to come and enjoy storytellers, crafts and meet The Cat in the Hat. 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.
Horizontal cracks are foundation problem Does your house have a concrete block foundation wall? Common problems homeowners have with this type of foundation are horizontal cracks. Consult an independent professional engineer to determine the cause of the problem and to provide the appropriate method of repair, if repair is even necessary. The most common cause of horizontal cracks in concrete block foundation walls is excessive unbalanced soil pressure. This type of movement will have horizontal cracks that may occur near the center of the wall or nearer to the top of the wall. Sometimes, the soil pressure may shear the first course of
concrete block above the basement floor slab and the wall slides i n w a r d . cracks Michael These will staircase Montgomery up and down Community the foundawalls Press guest tion near the columnist ends of the wall. A second cause of horizontal cracks may be porches or sets of steps anchored to the foundation walls. When porches or steps have been installed, these typically have a very shallow foundation and may settle
due to the un-compacted fill soil along a foundation, causing the top of the wall to pull outward or push inward. Less common causes of horizontal cracks may be settlement, landslides or the lack of foundation anchors that connect the foundation wall to the floor framing. This type of movement may also be indicated with a bow in the top of the foundation wall. There are several types of repairs for these cracks. If the wall is pushed inward due to unbalanced soil pressure, the walls may be braced with steel columns or reinforced with steel reinforcing rods with solid-filled concrete blocks. Carbon fiber straps
adhered to the walls is an engineered repair method, but is typically more expensive than the method above and will not fully repair the wall if the wall is sheared at the bottom. Several foundation companies install yard anchors. These require tightening twice a year due to anchor creep in the soil and may be a more expensive repair. Another repair suggested by foundation repair companies is to excavate the exterior of the foundation wall and install a new exterior wall against the existing foundation wall. Unless this new wall is specifically designed as a self-supporting retaining wall for each house, this
method may not stop lateral movement. Installing an exterior and/or interior waterproofing system does not eliminate soil pressure or stop lateral movement. Considerations the engineer will use to design a cost effective method of repair will include the cause of movement and the layout of the lot. If the house is located on a sloping lot, the appropriate repair may include reinforced concrete buttresses or counterforts. Bracing one wall when the opposite wall is mostly above ground may cause the whole house to lean. An independent professional engineer should inspect to determine the
actual cause and present the most cost effective method of repair. Engineering design plans or details lets homeowners get multiple contractors to bid the same scope of work and provide professional documentation when selling the home. Relying on a salesman from a contractor may be very expensive and an inappropriate repair. Engineers are designers and contractors are installers. Michael Montgomery of Buyers Protection Group, is licensed Engineer in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He can be reached at 800-2853001 or www.engineeringandfoun dations.com.
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COMMUNITY DANCE
From Bayou to You: A Cajun Occasion, 6:30-9 p.m., Cooks’ Wares - Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, Bill Schroeder, owner and chef of the late Wild Bill’s in Lebanon, shows how to cook up some spicy Cajun goodness for your friends and family. Includes oyster po boy with Cajun remoulade, seafood gumbo, shrimp Creole, quinoa with jalapeno and more. $45. Registration required. 489-6400; www.cookswaresonline.com. Symmes Township.
FILMS
Gantz, 8 p.m., Springdale 18: Cinema de Lux, 12064 Springfield Pike, A popular Japanese manga and anime series, now a live-action feature. View live interview with the two leading actors, Kazunari Ninomiya and Kenichi Matsuyama. Two recently-deceased friends, go back into the world of the living to, do battle with aliens in hopes of winning their freedom. $12.50. 699-1500; www.fathomevents.com. Springdale.
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Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, $1-$2 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming. Wine Bar Tasting, 4-7 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Friday tastings with John, the wine-bar-keep. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation about your wellness needs. Free. 784-0084. Silverton.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 791-2922. Silverton. Karaoke, 8-11:30 p.m., Buffalo Wings & Rings Tri-County, 11305 Princeton Pike, DJs Wild Bill and Madman Mike. Music from the ‘70s to today. Theme nights. Drink specials. 7722111. Springdale.
Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 7201 Montgomery Road, 791-2922. Silverton.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Bob Cushing, 6-10 p.m., Applebee’s, 10635 Techwood Circle, Free. 769-6201. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Benjamin Thomas Duo, 6-9 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Flight of four wines with small bites of food from the kitchen, $15. Ages 21 and up. Free. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Tu B’shvat Celebration (Jewish Festival of Trees), 12:30-1:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Includes dedication of PJ Patch, new kids play area. Stories, crafts, music and more. For Ages 6 months-5 1/2 years and parent or caregiver. Free. 7617500. Amberley Village.
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. Through Jan. 27. 503-4262; www.coda.org. Montgomery.
Linton Peanut Butter and Jam Session, 10-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Interactive and educational children’s chamber music series for preschoolers and their families. Includes free Graeter’s cookies. Ages 2-6. Family friendly. $12 flexbook of four tickets; $4. Presented by Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions. 381-6868; www.lintonmusic.org. Kenwood.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
NATURE
Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Reptile Rendezvous, 3 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Learn about scaly snakes and other reptiles found throughout region. With animals. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. Birds at Your Feeder, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, Free, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
SHOPPING
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Birds at Your Feeder, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, Free, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Premier Prom Party, 7-10 p.m., Bridal and Formal, 300 W. Benson St., For grades 1012. Features exclusive runway show of newest prom gowns. Free. 821-6622; www.cincyclubdress.com. Reading.
Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 21 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, $5. 800-374-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com. Sharonville.
NATURE
Birds at Your Feeder, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Learn about resident winter birds. Weather dependent. Call to confirm. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
NATURE
MUSIC - ROCK
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Anna and Milovan, 7-11 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Free. 772-3333. Glendale.
The Stoopid Roosters, 7-11 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Upstairs. Mixture of country, blues, old standards and bluegrass. 772-3333. Glendale.
Bob Cushing, 8 p.m., InCahoots, 4110 Hunt Road, Free. 793-2600. Blue Ash.
Designing Hot Kitchens and Cool Baths, 6:30 p.m., Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, 7770 E. Kemper Road, Project consultants and designers discuss trends in kitchen and bath design. Light fare provided. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Neal’s Design Remodel. 489-7700. Sharonville.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
International Day of Collaborative Music, 2-7 p.m., Cincinnati Music Academy, 7420 Montgomery Road, Reading session, informal recital, or a concert by beginning or professional entertainers. Each ensemble will perform for 15 minutes. No accompanists provided. Dress appropriately for performance. Free. Registration required at least for two performers or ensemble by Jan. 15. 231-2303; www.mtna.org. Kenwood.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
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For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo, Noon-8 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, $5. 800-374-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com. Sharonville.
SPORTS
Queen City Storm, 7:30 p.m., Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, New professional ice hockey team. $8, $7 seniors, $6 children. Presented by Queen City Storm. Through March 26. 578-6400; www.queencitystorm.com. Evendale.
FOOD & DRINK Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Winter Wonderland Brunch., Sharon Woods Golf Course and Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road, Three seating times. Buffet featuring more than 25 items, carving station and made-to-order omelets. Special beverages available for $3.50 each. Music by the Chris Comer Trio. $13.95, $6.95 ages 2-12; free ages 23 months and under. Vehicle permit required. Reservations required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through March 13. 769-0624; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. HISTORIC SITES
Wine Bar Tasting, 2-6 p.m., The Wine Store, Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.
Sharonville History Museum, Noon-4 p.m., Sharonville Historical Museum, 11115 Main St., Museum features numerous exhibits and artifacts reminiscent of life in Sharonville and its surroundings. Model train diorama currently under construction. Free. Presented by Society of Historic Sharonville. 563-9756. Sharonville.
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Karaoke, 9 p.m., InCahoots, 4110 Hunt Road, Free. 793-2600. Blue Ash.
Birds at Your Feeder, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, Free, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
PROVIDED
Learn all about the winter birds feasting in your trees at Birds at Your Feeder, at 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20; Friday, Jan. 21; Saturday, Jan. 22, Wednesday, Jan. 26; and at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. The event is weather dependent. Call to confirm at 771-8733. It is free, but a vehicle permit is required. Visit www.greatparks.org.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Jimmy Dore, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, $5. 800-374-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com. Sharonville. M O N D A Y, J A N . 2 4
ART & CRAFT CLASSES Digital SLR Photography Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Learn more about your digital SLR camera in four-week class. Take control of buttons to make great images with easy tips and tricks. Family friendly. $85. Registration required. Presented by Hartong Digital Media. 522-1154. Springdale. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Community United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 3515005. Madeira.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Contra Dance, 8-10 p.m., The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wear soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Beginner’s workshop 7:30 p.m. $4, $1 ages 20 and under, free for newcomers. Presented by Cincinnati Contra Dancers. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming.
SPORTS
Queen City Storm, 1 p.m., Sports Plus, $8, $7 seniors, $6 children. 578-6400; www.queencitystorm.com. Evendale.
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MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Tom Laskey, 6-9 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Free. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale. W E D N E S D A Y, J A N . 2 6
COOKING CLASSES
Pacific Rim Gems, 6:30-9 p.m., Cooks’ Wares - Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, With Yen Hsieh. Recipes are Filipino chicken longaniza sausage with cinnamon pan-roasted diced sweet potatoes, dry-rubbed Asian spiced salmon with balsamic anise wine reduction glaze, basmati fried rice with spinach and shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy stir-fry with oyster mushrooms, and dark chocolate banana wontons with chocolate drizzle and vanilla ice cream. $45. Registration required. 4896400; www.cookswaresonline.com. Symmes Township.
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COOKING CLASSES
Dewey’s - Pizza and More, 6:30-9 p.m., Cooks’ Wares - Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, with chuck lipp, regional manager at Dewey’s, teaches how to toss the crust as well as create some special pizzas. includes harvest salad, southwest BBQ chicken pizza and steak and wild mushroom pizza. $45. Registration required. 489-6400; www.cookswaresonline.com. Symmes Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 6:30 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road Premium tasting of Port. Includes two faux, two tawnys and three rubys paired with food. $27., Reservations required. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.
FOOD & DRINK
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Tom Laskey, 6-9 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, Free. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale.
NATURE
Birds at Your Feeder, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, Free, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
Wine Flights and Bites, 6-8:30 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, $15. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale. Healthy-U, 10 a.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, All chronic diseases. A small group workshop led by facilitators focusing on problem solving and building self-confidence to help people maintain their health and manage chronic health conditions. Registration required. Presented by Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. 792-5654; www.help4seniors.com. Amberley Village.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Free Inquiry Group Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Hannaford Suites Hotel, 5900 E. Galbraith Road, Free. Topic: Role of the church in the African American Community. With Dr. Tonya Matthews. Presented by Free Inquiry Group. 404-8191. Sycamore Township.
EDUCATION
Team Challenge Half Marathon Training Information Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Montgomery Inn Montgomery, 9440 Montgomery Road, Bearcat Room. Information on inaugural Virginia/DC Wine Country Half Marathon on June 4. Free. 772-3550; www.ccteamchallenge.org. Montgomery.
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PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents “King John” through Feb. 5. The historical drama centers around the youngest son of Henry II, John (Billy Chace) who has ascended to the throne of England, but tensions remain over who is the rightful heir. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 30 and at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4-5, at 719 Race St. Tickets are $22-$28. Call 513-381-2273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com. Pictured is Billy Chace as King John and Sherman Fracher as Queen Eleanor.
In the Garden: It’s a Family Affair, 7 p.m., Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road, Leafy Greens: Beyond Spinach and Lettuce. A discussion on growing some of the more interesting and unusual leaves such as bok choy, arugula, raab and kale. Gardening classes for the whole family with focus on vegetables by families or similarities. $12 per class. Registration required. 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
PROVIDED
E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 22, at Bank of Kentucky Center, Highland Heights. Monster trucks from across the nation will compete in side-by-side drags, wheelie shootouts and freestyle. In addition, top FMX stunt riders will perform stunts. A Pit Party/Driver Autograph Session will be 6 p.m. both nights. Meet the drivers, get autographs and take photos. Pit Pass party is free with purchase of an event ticket. Passes are available at Gold Star Chili locations. $19-25, advance adult tickets. Free child (ages 2-12) ticket with advance ticket. $21-27; $9, ages 2-12. $40, advance Gold Circle; $42 day of show. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com or www.monsternationals.com.
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Why make difficult choices if we believe we can have it all? Making a choice sounds easy. Consider all the alternatives, fully weigh the pros and cons, and finally choose just one. Voila! We’ve just made a choice. Yet, making choices is not always easy, especially the ones that seriously impact our lives and require enduring commitment. All of us have struggled and made choices throughout our lives, and then lived with the results as best we can. We’ve believed that doing so is a sign of integrity, maturity and responsibility. In a recent book, “The Choice Effect,” three young authors point out how different their beliefs and lives are from ours. They say their lives are filled with far more choices to make than former generations. True. But what we may question is, “Even though more options exist today, how do they (or, do we) choose to deal with them?” Humans are still humans.
They h a v e decided to choose to live more non-tradit i o n a l l y. M a n y Father Lou people feel Guntzelman ow hve lemre dPerspectives w h e n faced with too many options from which to choose. They, on the other hand, enjoy having options and trying as many as possible. So, they try to avoid making as many lasting decisions as possible and keeping options open. But they’re smart enough to worry about – as the book’s subtitle states – how that will affect “Love and Commitment in an Age of Too Many Options.” We wonder about that too, as we see more and more fragile relationships and marriages in which the choice of a permanent commitment is understood as a temporary commitment.
Options for other lovers seem to remain open. To identify their “new way” of thinking they’ve invented the term, choister (choice + oyster = choister.) Their definition: “A choister is a person who is inundated with choices and thinks the world is his or her oyster.” “Choisters are hypnotized by options and can’t imagine turning any of them down. The exact problem with choosing? It takes most of your other choices off the table. And who knows what pearl you just gave away?” say the authors McGibbon, Vogel, and Williams. But wait! Doesn’t something about that rationale sound similar to an immature child still struggling with instant gratification, or a lack of responsibility for one’s actions? Yes, choices can be difficult for many reasons. Some reasons are obvious, some unconscious, and some reach down to the deepest roost of our being.
Elder care a top concern for baby boomers It’s a problem more and more baby boomers are facing – how to care for their elderly parents. Everyone wants the best for them, but they’re finding Medicare only covers so much. That’s what Cathy Brinkman of Union Township learned after her 89year-old mother was operated on over the summer. “The hospital said to my mother, ‘You need home health care.’ My sister and I were scrambling around like, ‘You need to get somebody in here quick.’ I did not know the hospital offered it. I wish they would have said something in the first place,” Brinkman said. Brinkman was able to find a company that offered unskilled nursing care. “Unskilled does the assistance with medication, assistance to the commode, assistance with walking. My mother really needed someone to watch after her because she was a high risk patient,” Brinkman said. That was back in August and her mother, Elizabeth Blume, is doing much better now. But, who is going to pay for all this home health care? “We never told the insurance company she was going with this company for this and this company for that. We just asked, ‘Is home health care covered?’ Yes. ‘Is skilled nursing covered?’ Yes,” said Brinkman. Brinkman said she believed everything was covered by her mother’s Medicare Advantage Insurance, including round-theclock unskilled care, also called custodial care. But, after several weeks, Aetna sent denial letters for the custodial care. Those charges amount to about
$25,000. At this p o i n t , Aetna has paid all the bills for the skilled nursing Howard Ain care, it’s Hey Howard! just the unskilled care bills that are in question. “She needed somebody on a 24-hour-basis – regardless of how many hours are covered, she needed somebody there,” Brinkman said. Insurance expert John Sherman, of The TLC Experts Inc., said there’s a great misconception about custodial care coverage. “It has to be determined by their physician and Medicare that their condition is improving and they need skilled care. So, if somebody is in a nursing home getting skilled care paid for by Medicare, they can also get some custodial care at the same time to help with the bath or something like that,” Sherman said. A spokesman for Aetna Insurance said its Medicare Advantage program does not cover round-the-clock in-home custodial care. It said Brinkman had been advised of this. But Brinkman maintains more than just custodial care was being given by that unskilled company and said Medicare should cover some of those costs. Aetna advises her to appeal and Brinkman said she plans to do so. John Sherman said if round-the-clock care is needed for a while, often it’s best to go to a nursing home – even though that may
sometimes be less desirable than returning to your home right away. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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someone else; devaluing the unchosen alternative; having a thing make it for us e.g. flip of a coin, astrological sign; use a temporary solution in place of a longterm decision, “He’ll make a good first husband.” Some seek a comprehensive set of rules to relieve them of the pain of personal choice. Choisters just plan to enjoy all the options and claim there’s too many to even make actual choice. It is freedom that we fear. Instinctively knowing that healthfully-developed mature humans are made to be free, we yearn for freedom. Yet, when we realize we are free, there is a cer-
tain discomfort. We know that, “What I freely choose renders me responsible for all that comes from this choice of mine and eliminates for me many other options.” From “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” comes excellent advice for him and for all of us: “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@communitypress.co m or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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Reminding us of what it means to be a mature human, psychotherapist Dr. Irvin Yalom writes, “For every yes there must be a no. To decide one thing always means to relinquish something else. Decisions are very expensive, they cost you everything else. Renunciation invariably accompanies decisions. One must relinquish options, often options that will never come again.” Are cheaters on their choices trying to avoid the grind of life? Those who struggle making important choices often use various methods to avoid making them: procrastination; delegation to
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Life
January 19, 2011
Cuddle up by the fire with a cup of homemade cocoa Just looking out the window at this winter wonderl a n d makes me feel snug as a bug in a rug. W e have plenty of wood and the Rita w o o d has Heikenfeld stove been going Rita’s kitchen nonstop. T h e snow is just wet enough, too, to make forts or snowmen. The last time it snowed I had three of the grandkids spend the night and we spent a good hour sledding down hills. Afterwards, a cup of real hot chocolate made tummies warm. Mine included.
My mom’s hot cocoa
It was a real treat for us kids to have a mug of this, since Mom’s budget was always lean. I make this with regular cocoa powder, not Dutch or the new dark cocoa powder. 1
⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa 3 ⁄4 cup sugar Dash salt
1
⁄3 cup water 4 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Marshmallows Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Mix in water. Bring to a simmer and then stir in milk and vanilla. When hot throughout serve with marshmallows. Gilding the lily: Use 3 cups milk and 1 cup half & half or whipping cream.
Cocoa with sweetened condensed milk
Check out my online column at www.communitypress.com for this recipe.
Rita’s chicken chili
For Lisa Cassidy, a Delhi reader. This is a to taste kind of chili – you can always add more seasonings, etc. The secret ingredient is refried beans - that makes it nice and thick. I made this today for supper and it’s perfect to ward off winter’s chill. If you have a chicken chili recipe, please share for a future column. About 5 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chick-
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Cold weather is the perfect time for a steaming bowl of chicken chili. en (deli-roasted chicken works great) 11⁄2 to 2 cups onions, chopped 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 red or other bell pepper, chopped Jalapeño peppers, chopped, to taste (opt. – can use red pepper flakes to taste or neither) 4 cups chicken broth 2 cans, cannellini beans or 1 can cannellini and 1 can black beans, drained 2 teaspoons each: cumin and oregano 2-3 teaspoons chili powder 1 ⁄2 can favorite refried beans Salt to taste Garnish to taste: Sour cream, chopped jalapeños, Mexican blend cheese, Cheddar, chopped tomatoes, green onions, cilantro Film pan with olive oil. Add onions, garlic and pep-
pers. Cook a few minutes until onions are transparent. Stir in broth, beans, chicken and seasonings. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, or until flavors blend. Stir in refried beans. Using a potato masher or back of spoon, mash the mixture a bit to make a thicker chili. Garnish as desired. Tips from Rita’s kitchen: you can use raw chicken, cut up, about 11⁄2 pounds or so. Cook with veggies until onion is transparent. Chicken will finish cooking in the broth.
New cookbook
For those who have enjoyed taking cooking classes at Jungle Jim’s – and for those who haven’t had the opportunity – there is now a cookbook available. Titled “15 Years of Cooking School Recipes,” it features more than 200 recipes from 58 different instructors and celebrity chefs, including our own Rita Heikenfeld. Rita’s included recipes are: • Herbed Goat Cheese in Baguette Spoons • One Hour Cinnamon Buns • Orzo and Arugula Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette (pictured) • Personal Pavlovas with Cinnamon and Ginger, Creme Chantilly and Triple Raspberry Sauce The cookbook costs $19.95 plus shipping. For more information or to order a copy, call the store at 513674-6000, e-mail contactus@junglejims.com, or go to www.junglejims.com.
Crockpot chicken chili
Lemon Shake of cayenne pepper (opt.)
Check out my online column at www.communitypress.com for this recipe.
Bring a cup of water to a boil. Pour over ginger root and let steep a few minutes. Strain. Sweeten to taste with honey. Add lemon. Drink and get better!
Ginger tea
This is a health giving, soothing tea, one that I share with my herbal students. Ginger helps settle the tummy and digestion. Lemon helps with the immune system and stress. Cayenne helps break up mucous. Honey is predigested so you get quick energy and a soothed throat.
Dijon salmon update
The recipe from Tom Keegan calls for 2 tablespoons butter. Eliminate that. A reader caught the mistake first and Tom treated her to a pound of fresh salmon. Now that’s good
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated (leave peel on) Honey
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Hamilton County Development Company recently recognized Gold Medal Products Co. with the 2010 Ronald Schallick Economic Development Award. At the awards ceremony are, from left: HCDC Board Chair Mark Sims, John Evans of Gold Medal and Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune.
Hamilton County Development Company recently recognized Gold Medal Products Co. with the 2010 Ronald Schallick Economic Development Award. This award was designed to recognize outstanding business success and economic development in Hamilton County. “The ongoing growth and expansion of a compa-
ny like Gold Medal Products is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and also to the village of Evendale and Hamilton County that encouraged the location and development of this business,” said David Main, president of HCDC. “The success of Gold Medal Products is an inspiration to many businesses and we’re excited to witness their con-
tinued growth and addition of new jobs.” Gold Medal Products was originally named the Kings Ink Co., which opened in 1919. During the past 91 years, the company has grown to occupy a 425,000-square foot facility in Evendale, where they employ more than 350 people.
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Wyoming resident Batya Boxt has joined the Cincinnati metro office team for Homewatch Caregivers.
Help for students and parents applying for college aid Students and parents worried that college is too expensive to even consider have some good news. Federal financial aid is available to many families – but they must know how to apply for it. Local organizations with a common interest in the success of young people are organizing to help students and families learn how and apply for those funds. In Cincinnati, College Goal Sunday and FAFSA Prep events in January and February are bringing together financial aid professionals, along with other volunteers, to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for any student seeking federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans at all colleges in the country. Families are also encouraged to call 211 to receive free year-end tax preparation and fast refund assistance. Organizing partners for the events include the are: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Gear Up, Upward Bound, Project Grad, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, University of Cincinnati, Parents of Public Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools, College of Mt. St. Joseph, CincyAfterSchool and Minority Recruit.
Events
FAFSA Prep Workshop When: Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. What: Professional volunteers from Minority Recruit will answer questions and help students learn about getting money for college. Where: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati 45223 The following are free events where students and parents will learn about FAFSA and work with financial aid professionals and volunteers to complete the FAFSA form and submit it. College Goal Sunday When: Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.
What students should bring
• student’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s; • student’s parent’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s; • student’s Social Secu-
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The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce’s Business Connection Lunch will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, with Mike Rohrkemper, CEO, Gold Star Chili, as featured speaker. The luncheon is at Elements Conference and Event Centre, 11974 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Food from Gold Star will be served. Gold Star Chili has changed its marketing and strategic direction during the last year. Learn how they have minimized the impact of a slower economy by introducing new items, expanding their locations, and enhancing their service. “Register to attend, meet some new business people, and learn why Cincinnatians are passionate about their chili,” Sharonville Chamber President Rich Arnold said. To register: www.sharonvillechamber.c om; info@sharonvillechamber.com, or call Pat at the Sharonville Chamber office (513-554-1722) Cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers.
Where: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Parkway. Please pre-register at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org St. Charles Borromeo Church FAFSA Prep When: Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. 115 W. Seymour Ave., Cincinnati, 45216 Please pre-register at www.MyY.org Tryed Stone New Beginning Church FAFSA Prep When: Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Tryed Stone New Beginning Church, 5550 Reading Road, Cincinnati 45237 Please pre-register at www.MyY.org
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Religion
January 19, 2011
Ascension Lutheran Church
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
UNITED METHODIST
Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org
Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
BAPTIST
Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES
Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
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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 & 11amTraditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
Church by the Woods www.sharonville-umc.org The church offers traditional Sunday
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
EPISCOPAL
8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
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Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon
The Souper Bowl of Caring will be Sunday, Jan. 23, after the 11 a.m. service. Proceeds will be given to the Lutheran World Hunger effort. The church is collecting canned soup during the month of January for the North East Emergency Distribution Service. Ascension is participating in the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA Malaria Campaign through education about the disease and donations from members and various church groups. “Encouraging One Another” is the focus for the women's weekly bible study. The women meet from 9:45 to 11:15 every Wednesday morning. Babysitting is available. The Chancel Choir will hold its Winter Choir Retreat at the church on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Weavings spiritual formation group will gather at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25. The community is invited to participate in all activities of the church and to attend worship services (8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.) and Sunday School (9:45 a.m.). The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.co m.
(Office) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30am at 9158 Winton Rd. – Springfield Township Childcare provided
Let’s Do Life Together
HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
LUTHERAN
“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) 513-385-8342 www.christ-lcms.org Sun. Sch. & Bible Class 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 AM, Wed. 7:15 PM Office: 385-8342 Pre-School: 385-8404
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP
worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped-accessible. The church conducts English-as-asecond-language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 563-6447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Wednesday Morning Bible Study begins from 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 19. This six-week study is from the “Deeper Connections series – The Parables of jesus.” Call for details and to register. Moms Group meets from 7-9 p.m.,
Tuesday, Jan. 25. All are welcome. Children’s programs are 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call for details. Traditional worship services are 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary music is 9:40 a.m. every Sunday. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.
The church invites all to worship the Lord with them. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday evening Bible class is 4 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible class is 7-9 p.m. Pastor is Kirk Peoples Jr. The church is located at 3152 Lighthouse Drive, Suite C-2, Fairfield; 874-0446; www.kingdombuildersapostolic.com.
New Church of Montgomery
The church is temporarily conducting Sunday services at Strawser Funeral Home, 9305 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. The study group is now studying “Divine Love and Wisdom” by Emanuel Swedenborg. All are welcome. The church is temporarily having services at 9503 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 489-9572; newchurch@cinci.rr.com; www.newchurchofmontgomery.net.
Northern Hills Synagogue
Congregation B'nai Avraham invites children and adults of all ages to enjoy a Jewish Story Time from 23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Barnes & Noble in the Waterstone Shopping Center, 9891 Waterstone Blvd., off of Fields Ertel Road. The afternoon will feature Tracy Weisberger, Northern Hills’ director of programming and education, reading classic Jewish stories as retold in recently published books for children. Among the stories to be read are “What
Zeesie Saw on Delancey Street” by Elsa Okon Rael, “Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost” by Ann Redisch Stampler, and “The Littlest Tree” by Silvia Rouss. Weisberger said, “We are very excited about the opportunity we have to work with Barnes and Noble to draw attention to the new Jewish children's books that have been published over the past few years. It's very exciting to have the younger generation hear old Yiddish stories that have been told and retold for many generations.” The synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, Deerfield Township; 9316038.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
The church will have the Friday, Jan. 28 meal at Phil’s Place in Northside. Donations of food and volunteers to serve are needed. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Rombe’s in Blue Ash. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets the second and fourth Saturdays, 10-
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8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
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Kingdom Builders Apostolic Church
Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)
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NEW TIMES AS WE WELCOME
Pastor Lisa Arrington 9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Welcome Hour/ Sun School 11:00 am Traditional Worship
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN
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Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) “Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
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1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
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Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
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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 "Wisdom From the Parables: The Parable of the Sower"
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
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Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM
JOHN WESLEY UNITED METHODIST 1927 W. K emper Rd. (Between Mill & Hamilton) 513-825-0733 Traditional Sunday Services 9:00am & 10:15am Contemporary Service 11:30am www.jwumc.net
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725 2:00pm
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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
• State of the art rehabilitation services - physical occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists • 24-hour skilled nursing care • Specialized services for the memory-impaired in Shelter Pointe, our self-contained unit for all stages of dementia • Complete medical care – including cardiac, IV therapy, pain control and nutritional management • Medicare and Medicaid certified
Glendale Place Care Center offers outstanding skilled nursing and long term care services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident, addressing care requirements and establishing realistic goals designed to maximize independence and functioning.
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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
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St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
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Glendale Place Care Center specializes in providing a unique blend of quality care and lifeenriching services that allows each of our residents to live in comfort and dignity. Our multidisciplinary team is experienced, caring and compassionate.
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11 a.m. The Order of St. Luke is studying the 26 miracles of Jesus and how they apply to life today. Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the library. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
Victorious Empowerment Worship Center
Come out and see how God is working through a collection of people who are imperfect; who is serving a perfect God. There’s a blessing for you at Victorious Empowerment Worship Center whether you’re a preschooler or a senior citizen, single or married, there is a place for you. If you would like more information or feel lead by the Lord to attend our services, please call Victorious Empowerment Worship Center, or come worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kendrick L Southerland is the pastor. The church is at the Atrium Conference Center, 30 Tri-County Parkway, Springdale; 578-0190.
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Kyrhee Brown, 18, 61 Sheffield, theft at 2801 Cunningham, Jan. 1.
GLENDALE
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Glendale police reported no arrests or citations.
Incidents/investigations Misuse of credit card
1000 block of Morse Avenue, resident reported unauthorized use of credit card for purchases in Texas; investigation ongoing; Jan. 7. 200 block of E. Sharon Avenue, resident reported unauthorized use of credit card; investigation ongoing; Jan. 10.
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Arrests/citations
Rhonda Maggart, 55, 2842 Montana Drive, domestic violence at 11620 Chester Road, Dec. 28. Iakesha Martin, 24, 1307 Sportsman Drive, drug abuse at 11689 Chester Road, Jan. 2. Michael Blaut, 49, 10160 Crossing Drive, disorderly conduct at 10160 Crossing Drive, Jan. 1. David Wysong, 40, 3524 Cornell Road, domestic violence at 3254 Cornell Road, Dec. 31. Adrian Reynolds, 23, S120 Phillip Court, assault at Reading Road and Kemper Road, Dec. 30. Paul Foley, 54, 11323 Lebanon Road, domestic violence at 11323 Lebanon Road, Dec. 29. Fredrick Singletary, 34, 5763 Luhn Ave., possession at Liv Inn, Dec. 29. Jaysen Barr, 24, 7846 Greenland, possession at Econlodge, Dec. 29. Christopher White, 18, 1863 Dalewood, drug abuse at 2301 E. Sharon Road, Dec. 27.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Reported at 4055 Executive Park Drive, Dec. 28.
Criminal damaging
Door damaged at 180 Mt. Vernon Drive, Dec. 31. Window damaged at 2000 E. Kemper Road, Dec. 30. Vehicle door damaged at 11343 Lippelman, Dec. 28.
Domestic violence
Reported at Chester Road, Dec. 28.
Forgery
Counterfeit $20 bill passed at 12164 Lebanon Road, Jan. 4.
Improper handling of firearm in motor vehicle
Reported at 11620 Chester Road, Jan. 2.
Menacing
Victim threatened at 12121 Champion Way, Dec. 23.
Prostitution
Reported at 11457 Chester Road, Jan. 5.
Theft
Fuel valued at $6.10 not paid for at 11610 Lebanon Road, Jan. 3. Counterfeit $20 bill passed at 3650 Hauck Road, Jan. 4. Mail removed at 10535 Plainfield Road, Dec. 31. Vehicle removed at Waterstone, Jan. 1.
Incidents/investigations Burglary
Residence entered and radio and charger valued at $225 removed at 9864 Winnebago Terrace, Dec. 27.
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The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. TV and camera valued at $1,430 removed at 9696 Rexford Drive, Dec. 28. Residence entered and TV, computer, leaf blower valued at $3,571.90 removed at 9791 Acton Court, Dec. 28. Residence entered at 9783 Winnebago Terrace, Dec. 28.
Theft
Screws valued at $500 removed at 10310 Spartan Drive, Dec. 29. Camera valued at $1,030 removed at 3083 Stanwin Place, Dec. 30.
SPRINGDALE
Arrests/citations
Dominica Anderson, 32, 1086 Pennington Court, driving under the influence at 200 Tri-County Parkway, Jan. 5. Shawn Lover, 31, 4545 Trenton Road, theft at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Jan. 2. Rustam Erzhanov, 25, 11414 U.S. 42, driving under the influence, Jan. 2. Montgomery Hughes, 47, 5966 Blue Rock Road, drug abuse at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 1. Amanda Ketring, 24, 403 Vista Glen, drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia at 1000 Main St., Jan. 1. Laverne Gaskins, 65, 2601 Cummins, disorderly conduct, disorderly conduct at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 31. Juvenile male, 16, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Dec. 31. Rashon Martin, 19, 3737 Congress Ave., theft at 12050 Princeton Pike, Dec. 31. Lataysha Richardson, 37, 1441 Ardwick Lane, driving under the influence at 11620 Springfield Pike, Dec. 30. Jennifer Hetzer, 35, 72 Chapelhill Drive, driving under the influence, Dec. 31. Bryan Marcello, 21, 7253 Iuka Ave., theft at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Dec. 30. Marcus Greene, 17, 5026 Reading Road, theft at 900 Kemper Road, Dec. 30. Jose Hernandez-Correa, 33, 2332 Merriway Lane, aggravated vehicular assault, Dec. 30. Christopher Todd, 31, 6461 Stockton Road, theft at 900 Kemper Road, Dec. 28. Juvenile female, 15, theft at 11700
Princeton Pike, Dec. 26. Juvenile male, 15, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 27.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Victim struck at 300 Kemper Road, Dec. 27.
Breaking and entering
Bookstore entered and unknown value of items removed at 110 Boggs Lane, Dec. 28. Warehouse entered and copper of unknown value removed at 100 Progress Place, Dec. 26.
Burglary
Residence entered at 319 Princewood, Jan. 3.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle window broken at 11500 Old Gate Drive, Jan. 4. Tire slashed at 100 Rosetta Court, Jan. 3.
Domestic
Female reported at Glensprings Drive, Jan. 2. Female reported at Bancroft, Jan. 1. Female reported at Park Avenue, Dec. 28.
Forgery
Attempt made to pass a bad prescription at 385 Northland Blvd., Dec. 28.
Menacing
Victim threatened at 485 Kemper Road, Dec. 31.
Theft
Reported at 1045 Chesterdale, Jan. 3. Steel valued at $1,000 removed at 12185 Springfield Pike, Jan. 3. Vehicle removed at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 3. $600 removed from account at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 2. Vehicle removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 1. Vehicle entered and tool box and tools valued at $500 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 28. Phone valued at $100 removed at
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Our interactive CinciNavigator map allows you to pinpoint the loction of police reports in your neighborhood. Visit: Cincinnati.com/evendale Cincinnati.com/glendale Cincinnati.com/sharonville Cincinnati.com/springdale Cincinnati.com/wyoming 11700 Princeton Pike, Dec. 26.
WYOMING Arrests/citations
17-year-old male charged with obstruction official business, having weapon under disability, and trafficking in drugs(marijuana), Jan. 5.
Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery
Two subjects armed with box cutter knife robbed Kwik ‘N’ Kold, Springfield Pike, over $200.00 in cash taken, Springfield Pike, Jan. 8.
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10818 Willfleet Drive: Devoe William D. to Abner Jaems S.; $120,000. 11721 Bedivere Court: Flege Robert J. Tr & Mary Jane Tr to Spatz Frederick L.; $237,500. 3454 Harborway Lane: Judge Cynthia to Deutsche Bank National; $72,000. 4116 Cornell Road: Ferris Daniel E. & Carol A. to Gazaway Joy Evelyn; $188,000.
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12021 Sheraton Lane: Grange Mutual Casualty Co. to Sugar Creek Packing Co.; $360,000. 12054 Marwood Lane: U.S. Bank N.A. to Garcia Humberto Reyes; $70,000. 466 Cloverdale Ave.: Adeyemi Olubunmi to Sanders Jennifer D.; $115,000.
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1259 Garden Circle: Oakland Sidonie H. & Gary A. to Goertzen Catherine B.; $205,000. 524 Abilene Trail: Allen William M. Ii & Cheryl B. to Tarapore Pheruza P. & Jimmy E. Antia; $254,000. 220 Grove Ave.: Finney Craig D. & Donna R. to Palermo Nick A.; $305,000. 319 Whitthorne Drive: Bachelet Eric Jean & Anne-Marie BacheletMazzega to Berger Michael J.; $416,500.
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Donna Kay Rogers
Donna Kay Rogers, 50, of Springdale died Dec. 11. Survived by son, Dustin Rogers; mother, Clara (Kile) Greber; brothers John and Tom Rogers; sisters Diane Smart, Karen Pennekamp and Cindy Rogers; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister, Karla Rogers; father, William Rogers Sr., and brothers William Rogers Jr. and Alan Rogers. Services were Dec. 20 at Vineyard Community Church, Springdale.
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Vehicle ran off icy road and struck “No Parking Sign” on Oliver Road, Jan. 7. Vehicle ran off icy road and knocked over Stop sign, Abilene Trail and Hilltop Lane.
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Kenneth Ryan Pollitt, 31, of Springdale died Jan. 3. Survived by mother, Marjorie (nee Prather); brother, Joseph; sister-inlaw, Sara; nephews Dylan and Brennan; sister, Marilee; step-father, Joe Harlow; step-brother, Joe Jr.; stepsister, Linda (Nick) and their daughters Lauren and Katelyn; uncles Bob, Russell, and Eddie Prather and Gene LaFavers; aunts Melva, Carla and Susan Prather; nine first cousins and 13 second cousins; aunt Harriet Ritter and her family; pet husky, Janes. Preceded in death by pet beagle, Barney. Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at First Baptist Church of Springdale, 11494 Walnut St., Springdale. Memorials to: Cincinnati SPCA, 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.; or League for Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103.
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Approximately 150 friends and supporters of The Wellness Community, a local non-profit cancer support agency, enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food, entertainment, and of course shopping, at Saks Fifth Avenue on Oct. 23 during an in-store reception that celebrated Saks’ 12th annual Key to the Cure charitable shopping initiative to fight women’s cancers. The highlight of this year’s party was the featured guest, world-renowned jewelry designer Marco Bicego. Bicego’s jewelry blends old world Italian craftsmanship with tradition, passion and imagination, bringing new meaning to “everyday luxury.” The Wellness Community volunteers Judy Herrmann (Madeira) and Anna Maloney (Covington) with TWC Event Coordinator Amanda Baker (Wyoming) greet partygoers with information about TWC’s free cancer support programs during the Saks’ 12th annual Key to the Cure charitable shopping initiative, Oct. 23.
RESOLUTION NO. 38 -2010 RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO CONDUCT AN INTERNET AUCTION FOR THE SALE OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE OR UNFIT CITY PERSONAL PROPERTY EFFECTIVE FROM JANUARY 1, 2011 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2011 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYOMING, HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO: SECTION I
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
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SECTION 4 The City will publish this resolution in a newspaper of general circulation on January 5, 2011 and January 12, 2011. SECTION 5 This resolution shall be posted continually throughout calendar year 2011 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.
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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 20th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2010.
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EXHIBIT A General Terms and Conditions for the Sale of Unneeded, Obsolete or Unfit City Personal Property Personal Property (the “Property”) by Internet Auction 1. All auctions shall be conducted on a continuous basis through the Hamilton County, Ohio website: www.hamilton-co.org or www.hamiltoncountyohioauction.co 2. All Property auctions will be conducted in such a manner that the highest bid for the Property shall prevail. However, the City of Wyoming reserves the right for its representative to cancel bids in an auction of an individual item or group of items if one or more of the following circumstances apply: a. It is determined that an auction shall be cancelled or terminated early;
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6. The information described in paragraph 4 above will be provided on the Internet at the time of the auction itself, or will be provide before that time, upon request, if the City of Wyoming or its representative has determined the terms and conditions. 7. ANY PROPERTY LISTED AND SOLD BY INTERNET AUCTION SHALL BE ON AN “AS IS” AND “WHERE IS” BASIS. REGARDING ANY PROPERTY WHICH IS LISTED OR PURCHASED BY INTERNET AUCTION, THE City of Wyoming EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE BIDDER PURCHASES THE PROPERTY AT THEIR SOLE RISK. 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL the City of Wyoming, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO A BIDDER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGE, OR LOSS WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY OR THE USE OF THE PROPERTY, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT. CE-1001614309-01
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4. The number of days of bidding on the Property involved, as specified in ORC §721.15 will be at least 15 days including, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. 5. The City of Wyoming serves the right at a later date, through its representative, to establish the minimum prices that may be accepted for any Property that is the subject of the Internet auction, the terms and conditions of any particular sale that may occur, including. but not limited to requirements for pick up and/or delivery of the Property, method of payment, and payment of sales tax in accordance with applicable laws.
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3. All Property auctions will accept bidding by proxy. If a bidder elects to utilize proxy bidding, the bidder must establish a maximum bid amount and permit the Internet auction system to incrementally increase the bidder’s initial bid until the maximum bid amount is reached, if necessary.
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LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals of the City of Wyoming, Ohio hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Building Council Chambers, 800 Oak Avenue, Wyoming, Ohio 45215 to hear and decide the the following appeal request: An application for a permit to install a fence on this property was denied as the property is considered a Double Frontage Lot and the proposed fence will be located within the limits of the front yard. Section 1155.04 (a) (2) of the Code mandates a front yard must be maintained on each street frontage of Double Frontage Lots and Section 1183.04 (c) limits the height of fences located in front yards and prohibits them from enclosing the area and containing gates. City of Wyoming Board of Building and Zoning Appeals. 1616572
Facebook is a natural social networking site that can spread the word fast and keep book lovers informed on the latest sales and activities sponsored by the Friends.” Facebook members can follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/2u3lpms to become a fan, and begin to discover information about book sales, special sales at the shop, and special discounts on items for sale at the warehouse. Or, sign in to your Facebook account and search for “Friends of the Public Library” to become a fan. You can also visit the Friends at http://friends.cincinnatilibrary.org/ and click on “Facebook Page” to sign up.
Fountain Square ice rink open through Feb. 20 The U.S. Bank Ice Rink on Fountain Square will be open for skating until Feb. 20. The U.S. Bank Ice Rink covers more than 7,000 square feet of the Fountain Square plaza, comfortably holding 225 skaters and is similar in size to the ice rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City. In addition to daily skating and serving as the center for the holidays in Cincinnati, the ice rink hosts a broomball league and several other events throughout January and February. The cost to skate is $3 per person and $3 for skate rental. Skaters may also bring their own skates. Amenities include skate rental, lockers, benches and a heated tent with vending machines for snacks and drinks. Tom+Chee will sell hot soups & gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches at the rink as well. Easy and accessible parking is available in the Fountain Square Garage, which exits directly on to the Square where the rink is located. For the rink status please call (513) 381-0782, and for more information visit www.myfountainsquare.co m. U.S. Bank Ice Rink Schedule:Sunday-Wednesday, noon to 6p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 8p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Holiday hours are noon to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day).
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