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Adi Preston paints Katie's nails at St. Joseph Home. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Princeton’s girls soccer team made some new friend, spending time at a facility that cares for severely disabled residents. About 15 girls spent an evening painting the nails of girls and women who live at St. Joseph Home, bringing smiles as their fingers became canvasses of color.
Levy questions Voters in both the Princeton and Wyoming school districts have less than two months to decide whether to support tax increases in their district. Princeton is asking for a 6.5-mill additional continuing tax levy, and Wyoming is seeking for a 4.79-mill, 37-year bond issue, on the March 6 ballot. What questions do you have about these ballot issues? E-mail questions to tricountypress@communitypress.com, or rmaloney@communitypress.com
Bringing music to life Music is merely notes on a piece of paper until it is performed, and it was masterfully brought to life by the talented Amy Duke and Maggie Murphy, as they did at the cello and organ holiday concert at First Presbyterian Church in Glendale. See Evelyn Perkins column, A3.
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Residents in the Princeton and Wyoming school districts will decide March 6 whether to pay more taxes to their school districts. That's where the similarity ends. Princeton is asking for operating funds. Wyoming is asking for building funds. A bond issue would allow Wyoming City Schools to finance the $25 million renovation and addition to the district's middle school. Those funds can be used for that purpose alone, and homeowners will be paying for 37 years.
If passed, the 4.79-mill bond issue would cost the homeowner of a $100,000 home $145.49 each year. Princeton is asking for operating funds, as the district that educates children in six municipalities struggles to balance the budget of the 10-school district. The 6.5-mill operating levy would cost the homeowner of a $100,000 home $148.22 a year. Funds raised through the levy would help keep the district afloat financially, funding programs and services as it suffers $22.7 million in state budget cuts since 2004. Princeton hasn't asked for an operating levy since 1999. To get its message across, the district has been conducting community forums at each of the
10 schools. Superintendent Gary Pack has been explaining the need for the levy, as well as what it will enable the district to do. He also has reminded residents of the consequences if the levy isn't passed. The face-to-face approach is balanced with information on the district's web page and information mailed to each household. Wyoming has also mailed information to its residents, and has held public forums to collect input from the public. A support group of Wyoming residents was formed to raise money to support the campaign and get the word out. The Yes for Wyoming Schools Levy Committee is using social media, through Facebook and
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Twitter. "The levy committee is recruiting key communicators who will, in turn, inform fellow residents about the bond issue and serve as a conduit to the levy committee to answer questions," said Kurt Marty, the group's treasurer. "By using a variety of communication avenues, the levy committee hopes to reach Wyoming residents through the medium where they are most comfortable," he said.
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Members of the first Springdale Citizens Police Academy are, from left: first row, Maralyn Hormann, Jan Colegrove and Sue Webster; second row, Charles Hormann, Chief Mike Mathis, Pamm Wright, Max Leichty, Bob Weidlich and Moises Flores; third row, Ralph Colegrove, Bob Apke, Marjorie Harlow, Keven "Bear" Graham, Jason Gamble and Community Service Officer Joe Ture. PROVIDED
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SPRINGDALE — The Police Department has graduated its first class of the Citizens Police Academy, with a presentation before city council. During the Jan. 18 meeting, Chief Michael Mathis thanked members of his department, as well as several public officials and visitors who participated in the program, which was modeled after several nearby programs. "When I became chief in 2011, I wanted to continue the police department's good relationship with the community," Mathis said during the council meeting. With the help of Community Service Officer Joe Ture, ideas were merged, to create the eightweek program that met once a week for more than three hours
each time. Using funds from the police department, the program helped residents better understand how the city and the police department work, Ture said. Students agreed that the program gave them a new perspective on the possible dangers that police officers deal with on a daily basis. "You never know if there's a gun, Ralph Colegrove said of the ride-along time he spent with one officer. "Every time they step out of the car, they put their lives on the line." After spending time at the department, students noted the enormous amount of paperwork it takes to police the city. "It really is a family," Pamm Wright said. "They welcomed us, and encouraged us to help them.
"It's valuable to know them as people." Among the topics discussed were an overview of local government from Assistant City Administrator Jerry Thamann, as well as explanations of issues that police officers often face. The sixth class was probably the most exciting for the students," Ture said. "It was time for them to use the information and tools they learned about the week before." The program also included information on criminal and narcotics investigations and crime scene investigations. The spring class begins March 19. Anyone who is interested in signing up can call the Police Department at 346-5760 or visit the website at www.springdale.org.
WYOMING — Aaron Marshall's summer travel plans have been made. The Wyoming High School principal has been awarded a professional development tour to China from EF Education First, an educational travel company that gives teachers and administrators a chance to experience local cultures and education systems as they travel with other educators. Marshall is one of 50 educators nationwide to receive the summer scholarship, which was based on the recipients' interest in, and dedication to, international education and global awareness. “China is becoming increasingly important as we continue to explore global education and expand global awareness among today’s students,” said Randy Sinisi, EF’s executive director of international education programs. “Teachers and administrators want to experience Chinese culture and education firsthand." Marshall and the other educators will travel to Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai from June 12-21, or June 26 to July 5. “I feel extremely fortunate to receive this professional development scholarship,” Marshall said. “Having the chance to travel to China with other U.S. educators is a wonderful and unique opportunity. "I also look forward to learning firsthand about Chinese culture.”
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When it rains, it pours, before freezing By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
GLENDALE — Flooding at a Glendale home brought Wyoming emergency crews to help pump out several feet of water from a basement and garage on West Sharon Road after heavy rains Jan. 17. "The flood also caused extensive damage to a Corvette stored in the garage," Glendale Fire Chief Dave Moore said of the emergen-
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cy call to 61 W. Sharon Road. "With the help of Wyoming crews, we were able to finally get all of the water out," Moore said. Paul and Sharon Borntrager's home was one of six that flooded as rain came down relentlessly throughout Tuesday morning. By the time crews drained the flood, the sun was shining and the streets were beginning to dry. The National Weather Service called for temperatures to drop from the mid-50s to the mid 20s throughout the afternoon and evening, with winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. Moore said the fire department had never been called to the home previously for flooding trouble. "It's just the way the wa-
ter drained," he said. "This was quite a rain storm."
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Drivers dodged impressive puddles, and some took alternative routes, as rain dumped on the TriCounty Press area Jan. 17. In Sharonville, street flooding forced public works crews to place "high water" signs along the roads. Springdale weathered the downpour with no major incidents. "We have been very fortunate," Officer Joe Ture said. "No weather related issues here." It was similar in Wyoming. "Nothing yet," Police Chief Gary Baldauf said, "with fingers crossed." Fire Chief Robert Rielage reported the same.
Signs warn of high water near the entrance to Sharon Woods as cars spew water along U.S. 42 in Sharonville. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS "The Mill Creek is pretty high," he said, "which is usually an indicator that we'll get some flooded basements." In Glendale, Magnolia and Greenville streets
were also closed for several hours, due to standing water, according to Glendale Officer Steve Cordes. For more about your community, visit www.Cincin-
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Evendale Village Council is encouraging residents in the village to call 5632249 for the police and fire department for non-emergencies. Residents should still call 911 in emergencies. This year thevillage will
be paying $20 per call for emergency calls to 911. Police Chief Niel Korte said $55,000 to $60,000 a year is budgeted to pay for emergency calls. The 911 system is managed by Hamilton County. Residents should call the Evendale Police Department directly at 5632248, and the fire department at 563-2249. Find your community news by visiting our community sites: Cincinnati.com/Evendale; Cincinnati.com/Glendale; Cincinnati.com/Sharonville; Cincinnati.com/Springdale; Cincinnati.com/Wyoming.
Springdale seniors plan trek to track By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Springdale seniors have a running start on the new year, and they're getting started earlier than expected. The city's Senior Citizens Club is planning a trip to Turfway Race Track Feb. 11, on a motor coach that leaves the Community Center at 10:30 a.m. This is a change from a previous announcement that the group would leave at 3 p.m. Members and nonmembers who want to sign up for the trip can mail or drop off their
payment of $50 per person to the Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Springdale, OH 45246. The Saturday trip includes a buffet lunch in the Terrace Room at the park. The bus is expected to arrive back at the Community Center by 6:30 p.m. Registration deadline has been extended to Jan. 31, and checks should include the name and phone number of the person signing up for the outing. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Springdale.
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Glendale church, music in perfect harmony
The afternoon of Jan. 8 was a delightful treat for all who attended the cello and organ holiday concert at First Presbyterian Church in Glendale, where this venerable building surrounded us with some of the most beautiful music Evelyn ever writPerkins ten by COLUMNIST Johann Sebastian Bach, Max Drischner, Max Reger, Charles-Camille SaintSaens and Georg Goltermann. Music is merely notes on a piece of paper until it is performed, and it was masterfully brought to life by the talented Amy Duke and Maggie Murphy. The Rev. Dan Sandifer-Stech described their presentation as an intergenerational concert. Amy and Maggie met as Harwell neighbors. Maggie is a sixth-grader at North Avondale
Montessori School and a member of the Cincinnati Junior Strings. Her concentration, delivery, stage presence and talent are mature beyond her years. Studying the cello with Nadine Monchecourt since the age of five, Maggie has played at First Presbyterian Church of Glendale on several prior occasions. She played Bach’s “Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cell” first, and as she did, one envisioned lords and ladies dancing the minuet more than 300 years ago – the men kitted out in knee britches and silk stockings, the ladies in elegant ball gowns and both in elaborate powdered wigs. Amy, the organist at First Presbyterian for the past 11 years, previously served as substitute organist since 1996. You may remember reading about the marvelous flower gardens she and husband, John, have at their home. The program shared additional information
Amy Duke and Maggie Murphy after their splendid concert at First Presbyterian Church of Glendale. EVELYN PERKINS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
about Amy. From 1968 to 1974 she was the organist at First Baptist Church in Talladega
Alabama. When she moved to Cincinnati with John, she worked as the substitute orga-
I am enamored with the arms of the church pews carved when craftsmanship was valued. I never noticed before that the pews are numbered just as if in a theater; indeed, we could have been at Music Hall. There was such a variety of musical tones from dark to light and airy such as “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star”. “Fugue on America” almost made me sing out “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” but I caught myself so as to concentrate on Amy and Maggie’s powerful rendition. Any who may have arrived feeling low, definitely left feeling better. The delicious reception afterward complimented the feast for the ears we had just enjoyed.
nist in several churches around the area. Amy holds a bachelor of arts degree in Organ Performance from Judson College in Marion, Ala. The organ sits in front of one of the church’s magnificent stained glass windows. As John turned the pages of music for Amy, the sun shone through the windows while she played “Chorale Preludes” by Drischner. The visual and audio effects to your senses were stunning. Amy made the organ take full advantage of the wonderful acoustics in the church. What made my afternoon was Amy on the piano and Maggie on the cello playing “The Swan” by Camille SaintSaens. The piece is so lovely and put me in mind of the “Swan Lake” ballet. Your mood literally changed with the musical selections. Bach’s “Arioso from Cantata No. 156” soothingly led you into a blissful calmness while the energetic “Allegro Appassionato” was a toe tapper.
Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the TriCounty Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.
SOS brings happy holiday for more residents By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
SPRINGDALE — The generosity of local businesses and residents has been credited for helping to grow the city's outreach program by 50 percent. SOS, or Springdale
Offering Support, is an organization of local agencies, churches, and concerned citizens that coordinates community resources and unites individuals and families with sources of assistance within the city. Its fourth annual "Adopt a Family" holiday
assistance program helped 61 families in 2011, up from 44 the year before. "We couldn't have done that without our businesses and some residents," Mayor Doyle Webster said during city council's Jan. 18 meeting.
"The future looks bright for SOS." The city will honor contributors during the March 21 meeting. During the meeting, city council passed several ordinances: The mayor and clerk of court/finance director were authorized to
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Wyoming issue six years in making By Kelly McBride
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WYOMING — The board of education has heard little dispute that something needs to be done with its aging middle school building. Built in 1927, the school at 17 Wyoming Ave. is a historic structure that many want to preserve, but those supporters have acknowledged that conditions need to be upgraded for the good of the students. To balance those concerns, the board collected public input through phone surveys and focus groups, and came up with a plan to update the current building, with an addition. Now, the board is asking residents to fund the $25
million project through a 7.9-mill, 37-year bond issue. On March 6, voters will decide whether to support the measure, which would cost a homeowner $145.49 annually for each $100,000 of market home value. School board President Todd Levy said the decision was a culmination of work that began nearly six years ago. “The Board of Education decided to proceed with this bond issue after discussion with residents, after considering several concepts, and after surveying the community to ascertain if residents were aware of the needs and if they felt the board should go forward," Levy said. "It is a vision for the fu-
ture." A separate group of residents, called YES for Wyoming Schools Levy Committee, has been campaigning for the passage of the ballot issue. As the group's treasurer, Kurt Marty reported that more than $10,000 has been raised for the campaign, signaling active support for the bond issue. The money has been used for signs, spirit wear and other items to get the word out, Marty said. Levy said the funding was critical to the district's ability to maintain its high educational standards. "This bond issue is important because it will renovate the building to meet the changing educational needs of students in the
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grades of the building," he said. "We want Wyoming to continue to attract new
residents by offering facilities that reflect the excellence in education for which we are known.”
Princeton seeks levy support By Kelly McBride
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Princeton Superintendent Gary Pack explains the need for an operating levy during a community forum at Springdale Elementary School. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS revenues from the state," school board president Steve Moore said. "The state took over $11 million of our local TPP (tangible personal property) tax we got from business and did not replace it as promised. "We have worked hard the last four years to reduce costs, in spite of rising health care, energy and other costs,” he said, “but we can not fully offset what the state took away without dramatic cuts that will im-
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voters to approve an operating levy since 1999, and has taken steps to trim the budget before asking residents to help. Even if the levy passes, Princeton will have to cut $1 million each year for the next three years. And teachers have accepted a three-year salary freeze to help relieve the budget strain. "Princeton is only asking for a levy because we have lost over $11 million in
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SHARONVILLE — The Jan. 26 meeting of the Sharonville Republican Club will feature a presentation by Princeton Superintendent Gary Pack. Pack will provide information about the Princeton operating levy that will be on the March 6 primary election ballot.
All Sharonville area residents are invited to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Sharonville Recreation Center, in the lower level meeting room. Following the presentation, Pack will accept questions on the operations expense levy. Refreshments and
snacks will be provided. Mayor Virgil Lovitt and other Sharonville elected will provide reports and will be available to meet with residents at that time. Get regular Sharonville updates by signing up for our email newsletter. Visit Cincinnati.com/Sharonville.
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CommunityPress.com St. Gabriel students Katie Schneider of Liberty Township, Theresa Nguyen and Conlan O'Brien, both of West Chester Township, enjoy the school's Space week activities.
Evie Fortner and Jaelon Johnson are concentrating on the details of painting a friendly snowman on blue construction paper. THANKS
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The sky is the limit
All students and staff recently celebrated Space Exploration week at Saint Gabriel Consolidated School. This year’s theme was “The Sky is the Limit” and was part of an ongoing annual effort to highlight a specific part of their curriculum. Each day students entered school through an entrance replicating a spaceship or were greeted by an image of an astronaut. To kick off the week, students attended an assembly featuring a space dome theatre.
The staff worked together in a cross-grade fashion with each of the remaining days featuring events hosted by a mix of grades. Events included formation of a new galaxy on the top floor of the school with papiermâché planets created by thirdand fourth-graders. The first- and eighth-grade students created a timeline of space exploration, and then the rest of the classes used scavenger hunt worksheets to find different events in space on the timeline.
The kindergarteners worked with the fifth- and seventhgrades to explain the ABCs of space. On the final day, which was hosted by the fifth- and sixthgrade classes, students had the opportunity to “Wish Upon a Star.” This activity enabled all students to share a specific wish for their future, attach it to a large star in the hallway. Stars were also placed in all the windows of the school to symbolize the many stars which make up our universe.
Baby shower for Jesus
Naomi Mooney and Maura Sansing, both kindergarten students at Evendale Elementary School, are totally involved in the painting of a snowman. THANKS TO MARJORIE MILLENNOR
Wearing white Kindergarten students at Evendale Elementary are painting colorful faces, hats, scarves, mittens and buttons on their snowmen. They got ideas from the book, “All You Need for a Snowman” by Alice Schertle with illustrations by Barbara Lavallee.
Fifth- and sixth-grade classes hosted a baby shower for Jesus during Advent. Students "showered" gifts to Birthright. Fifth- and sixth-graders, encouraged by their teachers to use their own money, purchased and creatively wrapped newborn gifts of toys, diapers, clothing and feeding equipment. The teachers arranged games and refreshments just like a regular baby shower. Each student unwrapped a gift they were given. Students learned the true spirit of giving: bringing presents to babies and their mothers who need it without expecting anything in return, in Jesus' name.
Sixth-grader Logan Rapp received baby bottles and pacifiers, which will be donated to Birthright. THANKS TO ANN FALCI
Evendale Elementary student Campbell Seye admires his snowman he created in Art class. THANKS
Daron Collins adds the finishing touches to his snowman while Carlie Clemmons proudly displays her finished project. THANKS TO
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St. Gabriel School open house Feb. 1 St. Gabriel Consolidated School, a 2010 Blue Ribbon School, will hold its open house 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. New families are encouraged to attend the open house from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Current families are encouraged to attend the open house from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration for parish students will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through
Friday, Feb. 17. Parish students are students registering from the parishes of St. Gabriel Church in Glendale, St. Maximilian Kolbe in Liberty Township, St. John in West Chester Township and St. Matthias in Forest Park. All other registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis beginning Thursday, March 1. You may contact the school at 771-5220 or visit the school's website www.stgabeschool.org for more information.
Fifth-grader Micah Blue holds up a diaper cake, one of the creative presents made by fellow student Emma Falci. The cake is made up of newborn diapers. THANKS TO ANN FALCI
Fifth-grader Emma Mullen shows her present, newborn onesies, which will be donated to Birthright. St. Nicholas Academy students played games to see what their classmates had brought to the baby shower for Jesus. THANKS TO ANN FALCI
COLLEGE CORNER Dean lists
Ohio Northern: Michael C. Tindal, son of Michael and Carolyn Tindal, Wyoming, has been named to the Ohio Northern University deans’ list for the fall semester 2011-12. He is a fifth-year pharmacy major. The deans’ list includes students who
attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system. Oklahoma City University: Anna Stone made the Dean’s Honor Roll. Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester to meet the honor roll requirements and maintain a GPA of 3.5 for the Dean's
Honor Roll.
Graduations
Danielle Meiners received a degree from the University of Vermont during winter commencement ceremonies.
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SHARONVILLE — Both Erik Spraul and Dylan Dykes would love to end their season competing at the state championships later this winter. It’s a goal both share as the Vikings’ swim team prepares to begin for the rigors of the postseason. “I’m super hungry; I just want to get to state,” Spraul said. Dykes knows that a trip to Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium would vindicate the effort he’s put toward achieving his goal. “It would mean a lot,” he said. Dykes recently placed eighth at the Southwest Ohio District Class in the 50-yard freestyle race at Keating Natatorium Jan. 15. He also owns the seventh-best time posted in the event this year by any Greater Miami Conference competitor with a mark of 22.91 seconds.
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Spraul has the ninth best time in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 50.80 seconds. He’s also among the conference’s leader in the 200 and 500 freestyle, as well as the 200 individual medley. The duo are also optimistic about their chances on relay squads. Along with teammates Vincent Mazzone and David Spraul, Dykes and Erik Spraul compete in the 200 and 400 freestyle relay. And Erik Spraul and Dykes could be peaking at the right time. According to Princeton coach Allie Henges, the duo have consistently been dropping time this season. “I think Erik is going to do well when it comes to sectionals and districts,” she said. “He’s working hard and has his mind set.” She expects the same from Dykes. “Dylan just gets in there and does what he needs to do to get
done,” she said. Dykes and Spraul entered the season with strong endurance after playing water polo in the fall. In fact, the two Princeton juniors have been making waves in the pool together since the fifth grade. when Erik introduced Dykes to the sport. “He pushes me to go faster,” Dykes said. “He’s a little more dedicatedthanme,butIkeepuppretty well.” As the squad starts tapering for the postseason within the next couple weeks, Spraul will take a leave or go home attitude into the sectional meet. “That’s how I think of the final meets of every year,” he said. “Leave it in the pool and have no regrets and do the best I can.” As the GMC league meet approaches, Henges said her pupils are ready to compete. “I think they both want it, so we’ll see,” she said.
COWBOYS MAKE SPLASH IN OXFORD The Wyoming boys and girls swim and dive teams participated in the Southwest Ohio Swimming and Diving Championships Jan. 14-15 at Miami University. Photos thanks to Jason Miller
Wyoming junior Drew Wolf dives during the preliminary round of the Southwest Ohio High School Swimming and Diving Classic at Miami University on Jan. 14. Wolf finished third in the competition.
Wyoming's Daniel Zimmerman wrestles Finneytown's Kyle Mason in the 152-pound weight class on Jan. 21.
Wyoming’s Pitman chases 100 By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com
WYOMING — Saturday, Jan. 21, was a date Wyoming wrestling coach Brian Pitman had been pointing toward for some time. It marked his 100th win as a coach, something his own coach at Wyoming, Tom Ritz, had accomplished. Through his own records, Pitman has done it in six fewer years than his mentor. “I went through all the records when I became head coach,” Pitman said. “They didn’t keep records, so I had to go through all of the yearbooks for each individual year. We had some down years along the way, but I’m pretty proud of it.” This year the Cowboys have been led by some successful seniors in the middle weights, plus one heavyweight. Corbin Guggenheim (138), Mikey Gonzalez (145),Daniel Zimmerman (152), Josh Sagan (160), and Aluor Nyamor (No. 1 at 170) all are among the league leaders in the Cincinnati Hills League.
Wyoming's Mikey Gonzalez takes on Finneytown's Caleb Burton in the 145 pound weight class in a meet Jan. 21. THANKS TO ROD APFELBECK Likewise, Adam Blum tops the CHL at 285. Pitman is the least surprised of the success of his seniors. “We set lofty goals,” Pitman said. “They’ve had their mo-
ments.” In the case of Aluor Nyamor, he’s on top of the standings in spite of missed opportunities. “He missed a couple of events, one for SATs, and he’s still up
there in wins,” Pitman said. Depending on how the postseason shapes up, several Cowboys could be advancing next month. “I think all of the seniors have a shot, I really do,” Pitman said. “I think the hungriest right now is Aluor. When he wrestles, he captures the attention of everyone in the gymnasium. He’s a fan favorite.” Another favorite is Duke Mitchell. Mitchell has Williams Syndrome, a genetic developmental disorder. After assisting the team as a freshman, Pitman encouraged him to take a more prominent role this season. “He’s involved with football as well,” Pitman said. “He was a water and ball boy. Last year, he did that for us. This year I said, ‘You’re going to wrestle. Tell your parents to get you a pair of shoes.’ I’m very impressed with that kid. He’s come a long way.” Mitchell hasn’t just occupied space on the mat. Entering the Wyoming duals, he had recorded
three wins for the Cowboys. “He’s a 113-pounder that wrestles in dual meets,” Pitman said. “We haven’t put him in tournaments. We may end up putting him in league. He’s just a good kid that wants to be part of the team. He’s just a joy to be around.” Once this current Cowboys’ “stable of stars” graduates, Pitman will have more work to do in terms of establishing depth. Behind the seniors are just two juniors, four sophomores and two freshmen. “We’re kind of thin on the younger guys,” Pitman said. “We have some eighth-graders coming up next year. A promising one this year is Asa Palmer, a freshman. He’s wrestling 126 and looks good.” Asa Palmer’s older brother Ike is a sophomore at 182. After hosting their dual meet, Wyoming is at the Miami Trace Invitational Jan. 28. From there, it’s on to the “month of champions.”
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and finished with 23 points.
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Princeton’s Eric Tivis gets the MVP nod this week for scoring 12 points on a 5of-8 shooting as the Vikings defeated Hamilton 56-51 Jan. 20.
» Princeton got back on the winning track with a 5650 win over Lakota West, Jan. 13. De’Arius Young had 15 points to lead the Vikings, who improved to 8-3 with the win.
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» To see what Scott Springer and Nick Dudukovich have to say about creating public and private postseason tournaments, check out cincinnati.com/
Jan. 19. High series for the Cowboys went to freshman Jeremy Smucker with a 385.
» Wyoming was sixth at the Southwest Classic at Keating Natatorium Jan. 14-15. Senior Eric Lethander was fourth in the 100 butterfly and sophomore Jonathan Rutter was second in the 100 breaststroke.
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» @MikeDyer: Wyoming senior OL Larson Graham (6-4, 275) offered by Duquesne, according to Wyoming » @PressPrepsNick: Princeton boys basketball will be interesting to watch down the stretch. Vikings' three losses have been close games.
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» Ursuline defeated McNicholas, 51-35 behind Sarah Reilly’s nine points Jan. 17. » Wyoming drilled Deer Park on Jan. 18, 51-23. Michelle Jolson hit five treys
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» Princeton defeated Norwood behind a 381 high series from Adam Wagers Jan. 19. » Wyoming beat Clark Montessori 2,167-1,931 on
SPRINGFIELD TWP. —
With such a rich tradition over the past 30-plus years, the St. Xavier swim team and coach Jim Brower expect nothing less than state championships. With 32 of them in all, the AquaBombers are working their way toward No. 33 but have some work to do before they can get there. St. X captured its 29th consecutive Southwest District Coaches Classic title the weekend of Jan. 14. They have won it every year since the tournaments inception. “It’s not so much winning,” Brower said. “The pressure mounts if you don’t win this tournament. We have a good team with good quality depth for a meet like this.” It was their depth that ended up being the reason they ran away with the title. They had only one individual event winner, but had five second-place finishers and three of the top eight finishers in the 50yard breaststroke, 100yard butterfly and the 400yard individual medley. The team also captured titles in the 400 freestyle relay and were runner-up in the 200-yard freestyle relay as well as the 200 and 400-yard medley relays. The one individual event winner was coach Brower’s son Andrew, who won the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:06.71.
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The St. Michael Lady Mustangs win the SAY Soccer State of Ohio Tournament in the Girls Strikers Division with a 1-0 victory. The team defeated teams from Findley, Troy and several teams from Cincinnati on the way to winning the state title. All 16 girls were solid contributors to the very successful season. The team went 15-0 and won the Cincy Central League Title. Overall, the team gave up only three goals all season. This is St. Michael's first State of Ohio Soccer Championship. The trophy will be proudly displayed in the School's trophy case! THANKS TO PAT LONGO
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els indoors. Testing for radon in a home or business is relatively inexpensive. Radon test kits are available through the Ohio Department of Health, local home improvement stores and by state liradon Tracy Capuano censed COMMUNITY PRESS professionals. Radon is GUEST COLUMNIST measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L), a measure of radioactivity. Know your number! If levels are above
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Homes should be tested for radon levels Did you know that one in every two homes in Ohio have elevated levels of a dangerous carcinogen that can easily be tested for and remedied if found? Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Exposure to high levels of radon – a colorless, odorless gas found in rock, soil and water naturally through the breakdown of uranium – is the leading cause of 21,000 cases of lung cancer in nonsmokers per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. While radon levels pose a low threat to human health outdoors, radon can accumulate to dangerous lev-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Concert brings Elvis to life
Thank you, thank you, Princeton High School, Mr. Don (Elvis) Freeman, student drummer, Josh Schultz, student "Water and Scarf Man" Josh Richardson, the Gospel Quartet, the backup singers and all the members of the fabulous Princeton High School Orchestra. When Mr. Freeman sang "How Great Thou Art" it gave me goosebumps. Anyone who has heard that Elvis intro cannot forget it and when the Princeton Orchestra played it
I honestly thought I was back in Cincinnati Gardens many, many years ago. What a wonderful evening of entertainmnent. When we left I looked around and everyone was smiling. It was as if the world had stood still and taken us back to a magic time. The King is alive and he is hanging out with the wonderful Princeton High School Orchestra. Thanks again Princeton - you gave me an evening of my youth back.
Jackie Marconet Glendale
Hazing deaths a waste of young lives 2011 ended with a number of deaths of young people that have been linked with hazing at a number of well known institutions. Robert Champion Jr., a member of the Marching 100 Band of Florida A&M University, died after a football game Nov. 19, a victim of severe blows to his upper body. The death of the healthy 26year-old was ruled a homicide from hazing and the case has been referred for criminal prosecution. His parents, Robert and Pam Champion, have spoken up publicly against hazing and they want to remember their son as a “drum major for change,” whose
death will save others from hazing. Mr. Champion is not the first victim of hazing in the marching band of the nation's largest historically black university. The 2008 National Study of Student Hazing Charleston by Allan and Wang COMMUNITY PRESS Madden found that 55 percent GUEST COLUMNIST of college students involved in clubs, teams and organizations experienced hazing and hazing occurs in, but
extends beyond, varsity athletics and Greek-letter organizations and includes behaviors that are abusive, dangerous and potentially illegal. The victims can suffer serious bodily injury or death. This study, defined hazing as “any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them regardless of a person’s willingness to participate.” On Oct. 3, Pvt. Danny Chen, a member of the 1st Stryker Brigade of the 25th Infantry Division, was found shot to death in a guard post in Afghanistan. He was a 19-year-old high school
CH@TROOM Jan. 18 questions Should Ohio raise its speed limit on interstates to 70 miles per hour? Why or why not?
“Yes, Ohio should raise the speed limit to 70 MPH, not so much as to follow the pack as neighboring states, but today’s roads and cars are more safe…it's the irresponsible drivers that cause more accidents regardless of speed.” W.H.M. “It doesnt really matter to me if they raise it or not. If they raise it to 70 mph everyone will do 75 or better. My wife and I go to Myrtle Beach every year for a couple of weeks and it is a 12-hour trip. “If we go 70 mph as opposed to 65 mph it will get us there one hour earlier. When you are talking about a two-week stay does an hour really make that much difference? I do think as a society we are always in too big a hurry, maybe we should keep it at 65.” D.D. “I would say ‘yes.’ First, there aren't enough law enforcement people to effectively prosecute people who ‘speed’ by going 5 mph or so more than the speed limit. An observer who travels on our local interstates (like I-275) will immediately notice that there are a great many drivers who break that speed limit with impunity, and yet never seem to get caught. I can't prove it, but realistically, 70 mph seems a more reasonable limit to me than 65.” Bill B. Aside from all the traffic fatalities and injuries which will result it wastes a lot of gas. If Ohio is the only state which does so, we might not notice, but if the nation raised the limit across the board it would make the price of gasoline go up measurably. “We have to balance conve-
nience with safety and the public interest. Ohio's 65 MPH limit is not particularly well enforced, and things are working pretty well. People do drive 70, and faster, but they drive relative to the limit. Leave the speed limit alone and keep trying to catch the drunks before they kill someone.” N.F.
“Absolutely! All of our bordering states, and many other states around the country have 70 MPH speed limits. We should be consistent with the rest of the country. “Our interstate highways and modern automobiles are clearly built to handle these speeds. It's time for Ohio to join the 21st century.” R.W.J.
“Why not? Everyone drives 70 or more anyway.” E.E.C. “OK - the speed limit is 45 mph on Columbia Parkway and Beechmont Levee and everyone goes 55 – 60 mph. The speed limit on the highway is 65 mph in Ohio and everyone goes 75 - cross the border into Michigan where the limit is 70 and just bump it up to 80!” “If Ohio wants us to go 70 mph, they need to LOWER the posted speed limit to 60! Got it??? 'Nuff said.” M.M.
“Numerous studies have shown that excess speed on interstates not only has caused more accidents, but more highway deaths as well. “Dependency on foreign oil is at an all time high, mostly to fuel our transportation. Why would you risk lives and create an increase in oil imports just to arrive at your destination a few minutes earlier? Would you risk your loved ones on highways, where most already drive well above the speed limits, where a higher speed is legally allowed?” J.B.
“The government would want us to spend more, drive more, and pay more. Remember, sponsors of the bill are beholdin to big oil, and they want us to spend more ($3.50 per gallon on pure speculation), drive faster to eat up gas quicker. These are the same sponsors who think fracking is all about jobs, jobs, jobs.” K.P.
“Yes the speed limit should be raised to 70 mph. That's what it was before the 1973 Arab oil embargo caused it to be lowered to 55, but the speed limit has crept upward since that event. However, the 70 mph limit should only be permitted outside urban areas and where local conditions dictate a more prudent limit.” R.V.
“I don't know. It seems to me the 5 MPH increase will not necessarily gain faster destination time thus wasting more fuel due to greater resistance.” O.H.R. “It should definitely be raised to 70 mph in appropriate areas. It wouldn't bother me if I-71 from north of Fields-Ertel to Columbus went to 80 mph. Inside the I-275 loop 65 or 55 should stay.” P.C.
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graduate who had joined the Army in January 2011. On 12/21/2011, the U.S. Army charged one officer and seven enlisted soldiers with manslaughter and other crimes connected with Chen's death. Military investigators believe that Chen suffered racial slurs and physical abuse because he was Chinese-American, events which Chen, the only son of working-class immigrants, wrote home about. Danny Chen's dream was to become a New York City police officer after his military service. These are only two cases of hazing tragedies that marred 2011. There will be others if we
took the time to look. This toll of our young people stems from a vicious twisting of our societal values. Hazing inflicted because of ethnicity is especially repulsive. Hazing occurs within organized institutions which have the power to fully investigate the offense, punish those culpable, and most important, to institute meaningful changes to eliminate such senseless waste of young lives. Charleston C K Wang is a Montgomery attorney and a member of the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission.
Airport plans may be flights of fancy When I decided to move from Blue Ash, I thought the city council might actually have paid my closing costs for my new home, such was the relationship, or lack thereof, that we enjoyed as a result of my columns. No such luck. However,Iamalways interested in what happens in that happy berg, as I continue to believe Bruce Healey that the city COMMUNITY PRESS council will con- GUEST COLUMNIST tinue to produce myths and smoke regarding the wellbeing of ongoing projects. Take the airport, for example. I was once told by the mayor of Blue Ash himself that work on the airport park would be beginning “in a few weeks.” That was in 2010 I believe. Recently, an article highlighted the problems that exist with the current contract. Basically, under FAA rules, either Cincinnati “unsells” the airport or closes the airport and “resells” it to Blue Ash. It does not look good for the airport. Let me point out that if it does not look good for the airport it does not look good for local residents. You see, Blue Ash only bought 130 acres of the airport. The rest would still be an airport. If Cincinnaticlosestheairportitwouldhave some prime real estate to sell, and Blue Ash, strapped by the megaprojects and their costs (leisure center, golf club,130 acre park project, inter-neighborhood interstates, er, I mean sidewalks) is unlikely to come up with the cash. Cincinnati would be free to sell to the highest bidder. So, let’s say the highest bidder is a commercial developer. More offices and perhaps industrial space,
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meaning more traffic, but higher revenues for the city. It would also diminish the permanent versus transient population ratio, which is already heavily skewed toward the transients who commute. This might be great for the city, and the council could crow about job creation (for who? residents?). Maybe they could tell the residents how wonderful it will be to have allLED traffic lights (oh, sorry, they did that already) and more money to develop downtown (how long have we been hearing about those plans?). But the question is, how would adding all this commercial space improve the quality of life for Blue Ash residents? On the other hand, if the land is used to develop more housing, I am sure existing homeowners will be delighted to see their home prices drop more than they have in the last 4 years, as the market is flooded with brand new homes. The school system will be relieved at the extra income perhaps, and Blue Ash, as a city will get more money for snow plows and police cars, as above. What irritates me in this issue, now as an outsider, is that someone did not do their homework, nor utilizedtheirgraymatter(andIamnot talking about hair) to think ahead. Sooner or later that airport land was going on the market. If Blue Ash had not squandered its resources on projects that are nice to have but totally unnecessary (golf playing is declining nationally,forexample)itwouldhave had resources to keep one of its prime assets – the Blue Ash Airport, which was being run free courtesy of the vity of Cincinnati. Now that decision is out of the hands of Blue Ash. Bruce Healey is a former Blue Ash resident who now lives in Indian Hill.
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SHARONVILLE — Princeton’s girls soccer team made some new friends recently, spending time at a facility that cares for severely disabled residents. About 15 girls spent an evening painting the nails of girls and women who live at St. Joseph Home, bringing smiles as their fingers became canvasses of color. The girls brought all of the supplies, and gave one-on-one attention to the residents, some of whom get very few visitors, according to volunteer coordinator Carlee Clark. “Unless people come to visit, many of them rely on volunteers,” Clark said. “This makes a huge difference. “We welcome volunteers,” she said, “and invite anyone who wants to become part of their lives.” Princeton Education Foundation director Mike Wilson decided to do just that, after finding out about the wish list through the Tri-County Press. He contacted Clark and set up the visit. St. Joseph Home had produced a wish list during the holidays, and nail polish was one of the items. Development director Renee Russell had explained that the girls and women at the home don’t have much mobility, so looking at their bright-colored fingernails brings them happiness. “This is like a rite of passage for girls, to do their nails,” Clark said. Claire Albertz said the close-knit team enjoys helping others. “We know we’re helping, and this is super-fun,” Albertz said. “It’s super satisfying.” Soccer coach Katie Isaacs said the girls jumped in whole-heartedly. “I’m proud of them,” Isaacs said. “But I’m not surprised.” The soccer players sat with the residents for an hour onJan. 11, offering a variety of colors, and helping to choose the perfect shade. Scheile Preston said she was a bit nervous at first, as she wanted to make sure she did everything right for the residents. “But the fact that you can help to make their lives happier,” Preston said, “that means something.” “I know they appreciate it,” Clark said of the residents, “even though they can’t say thank you.” Skyler Wilson could see that gratitude. “It’s great to see them warm up to you, you can see it when they smile.”
Skyler Wilson chooses a nail polish color for Danielle. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Princeton girls soccer coach Katie Isaacs gives Zoe a pedicure at St. Joseph Home. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Jada Pollard, left, and Hailey Martin choose a nail color for Maddie. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
St. Joseph Home volunteer coordinator Carlee Clark chats with Melanie as Scheile Preston, left, paints her nails. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Princeton girls soccer coach Katie Isaacs, middle, offers encouragement as Rachel Hobson paints education foundation director Mike Wilson's nail Viking red. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Adi Preston paints Katie's nails at St. Joseph Home. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
B2 • TRI-COUNTY PRESS • JANUARY 25, 2012
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, JAN. 26
SATURDAY, JAN. 28
Music - Acoustic
Craft Shows
Tom Laskey, 6-9 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, 7723333. Glendale.
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, West Hall. $5, free ages 12 and under. Find unique beads at great prices and exhibitors offering helpful advice. See quality and value of beads and gemstones before you buy. Family friendly. Presented by Intergalactic Bead Shows. 888729-6904; www.beadshows.com. Sharonville.
Nature Snow Stories, 10 a.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Cotswold Visitor Center. Read stories about snow and winter, and participate in an indoor “snowball” toss.Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
On Stage - Comedy Vince Morris, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Exercise Classes Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Ballroom. $5. 907-3512. Sharonville.
Health / Wellness
Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Scarlet Oaks Career Development Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Road, Parents and high school sophomores can learn about the 35 career programs available. Presented by Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. 771-8810; www.greatoaks.com. Sharonville. Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.noon, Leaves of Learning, 7131 Plainfield Road, Learn about newest Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Tour facility and meet teachers. See how children get exposure to wide range of materials and activities in science, geography, math, language, art, music and practical life. Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
Rhythm of Life: Drumming and Art Adventure, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road, Open to anyone affected by cancer. Yumi Sato leads interactive drumming to inspire well-being. Teresa Davis, expressive therapist, guides workshop turning dominoes into colorful works of art. Includes light lunch. Free. Registration required. Presented by Hospice of Cincinnati. 791-4060; www.cancersupportcommunity.org. Blue Ash. Simple Health-Smart Cooking Class, Noon-1:30 p.m., Cincinnati Nutrition Counseling Center, 7400 Montgomery Road, Weekly through March 3. Informal and interactive class series to discover how healthy and tasty meals can be prepared quickly and simply. Ages 18 and up. $139. Registration required. Presented by Communiversity at UC. 556-6932; www.uc.edu/ce/ commu. Silverton.
Support Groups
Home & Garden
On Stage - Comedy
Motherless Daughters Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, For adult women who have lost or miss nurturing care of their mother. Free. Presented by Motherless Daughters Ministry. 489-0892. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 800-0164. Montgomery.
Planning Your Garden, 10 a.m.-noon, Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Learn how to plan a garden that meets some or all of your food needs while beautifying and making the best use of the space that you have. $10. 5636663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
Vince Morris, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Schools
FRIDAY, JAN. 27 Dining Events Friday Night’s Dinner Out, 5:30-7 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Downstairs. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fish, side items, soup and chili available. Specialty sandwich each week. 733-9926. Reading.
Festivals Safari Adventure Carnival, 5:30-9 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, Food, games, crafts, inflatables, video games, silent auction and children’s basket raffle. Benefits Montgomery Elementary PTO. Family friendly. 50 cents per ticket. 686-1730. Montgomery.
Music - Acoustic Acoustik Buca, 7:30-10 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 247-9933. Montgomery.
Music - Blues Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, 791-2753. Symmes Township.
Music - Blues Tempted Souls, 7:30-11:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Featuring the Sisters Milligan. Classic soul, R&B, classic rock and blues. Family friendly. Free. 233-7613. Montgomery.
Music - Jazz April Aloisio, 7-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, 7723333. Glendale.
On Stage - Children’s Theater The Ugly Duckling, 11 a.m.noon and 1-2 p.m., UC Blue Ash College Muntz Theater, 9555 Plainfield Road, Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story. Follows poor little swan as he grows up “ugly†in a family of ducks before realizing his full potential. Family friendly. $5, subscription and group discounts available. Presented by ARTrageous Saturdays. 745-5705; www.rwc.uc.edu/ performingarts. Blue Ash.
On Stage - Comedy Vince Morris, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas $12. Ages 21 and up., 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
SUNDAY, JAN. 29 Cooking Classes
Vince Morris, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Spanish Tapas.. Midwestern Style, 2-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Sunflower Room in Interpretive Building. Chef Laura of Dandelion shows how to make local and seasonally inspired tapas. Classic egg- and potato-based dish, Tortilla Espanola, served with a homemade aioli and Spanish style meatballs with romesco sauce. $40. Registration required. Presented by Dandelion. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org/cookingclasses.shtml. Evendale.
Schools
Craft Shows
Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, $4, free ages 12 and under. 888-7296904; www.beadshows.com. Sharonville.
Music - Classic Rock John Kogge, 7-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Guitar and vocals. Classic Rock and the blues. 772-3333. Glendale.
On Stage - Comedy
Dining Events
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of "War" by Dennis Foon, will perform off the hill at the Sharonville Fine Arts Council, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. The Evendale Cultural Arts Center will also be home to a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 10500 Reading Road, Evendale. The Wyoming Fine Arts Center, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, will have a performance at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. For more information and for tickets, call 345-2242 or visit www.cincyplay.com. Pictured are Greg Malios, Ben Sullivan, Aram Monisoff and Carols Saldana. THANKS TO TONY ARRASMITH
Chicken Soup Cook-Off, 12:30-2 p.m., Isaac M. Wise Temple, 8329 Ridge Road, Sampling soup variations prepared from family recipes and menu favorites from area restaurants. Includes music, prizes and entertainment. Benefits Wise Temple Brotherhood. $6. 793-2556; www.chickensoupcookoff.org. Amberley Village.
Schools Open House and Information Session, Noon-2 p.m., St. Nicholas Academy, 170 Siebenthaler Ave., Campus community room. Information about school and its programs from principal and curriculum coordinator, as well as a media presentation. Guided tours and refreshments follow. Ages -1-8. Free. 6862727; www.stnacademy.org. Reading.
MONDAY, JAN. 30 Community Dance Cincinnati Contradancers, 8-10 p.m., The Center for the Arts Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Live band. No partner needed. Wear soft-soled shoes. $4, $1 under 21, first time free. Presented by Cincinnati Contra Dancers. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming.
Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 7-8 p.m., Blue Ash Branch Library, 4911 Cooper Road, Learn how to use your home computer to search, borrow and download free eBooks from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s website. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6051; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Blue Ash.
Music - Choral Sing and Celebrate: Cincinnati Sound Chorus Fifth Anniversary, 7-9:30 p.m., Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike, Area women invited to special open house to sing and celebrate in fourpart, a cappella harmony. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Sound Chorus. 5542648; www.cincinnatisound.org. Wyoming.
TUESDAY, JAN. 31 Music - Acoustic Tom Laskey, 6-9 p.m., The Iron Horse, 772-3333. Glendale.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 Dance Classes
Historic Ballroom Dance Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Learn dances from the 19th and early 20thcentury. No partner or dance experience needed. Wear soft-soled shoes. Membership available for $30. $5, free members. Registration required. Presented by Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance. 733-3077; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.
On Stage - Comedy Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Aspiring comics, amateurs and professionals take the stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Schools Open House, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Gabriel Consolidated School, 18 W. Sharon Ave., For current and prospective families and their children. Visit classrooms, view displays, talk to parent volunteers and learn about programs offered. Free. 771-5220. Glendale. Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.little-sprouts.org. Deer Park.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2 Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 2-3 p.m., Blue Ash Branch Library, Free. 369-6051; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Blue Ash.
On Stage - Comedy Louis Katz, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, Free, donations accepted. 800-0164. Montgomery.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3 Community Dance Richard Powers Dance Weekend, 7-10:30 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Through Feb. 5. Detailed schedule available online. Richard Powers teaching mid-19th century dances with some Ragtime on Sunday. Saturday evening, celebrate Flying Cloud’s 30 years with grand 1860s ball. Ages 18 and up. $85. Registration required. Presented by Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance. 948-1900; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.
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Dining Events
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Friday Night’s Dinner Out, 5:30-7 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 733-9926. Reading. St. Vincent Ferrer PTO Spaghetti Dinner, 5-8 p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer School, 7754 Montgomery Road, Dinner includes choice of pasta and sauce, salad, dessert, bread and non-alcoholic drink. Basket raffles and Stuffed Meatball Raffle. Music by Ben Lapps. Dinner: $7.50, $6 children; $25 for family of four. Presented by St. Vincent Ferrer PTO. 791-6320. Sycamore Township.
Education
Festivals International Family Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Glendale Elementary School, 930 Congress Ave., Gymnasium. Entertainment by Irish fiddler Justin Bonar-Bridges, the Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre and the Dance of India Show presented by the Cultural Centre of India. Activities and exhibits celebrating cultures of the world. Family friendly. Free. 864-1300. Glendale.
Music - Benefits An Enchanted Evening with Tim Janis, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Nationally known recording artist and his group, along with selections by the Good Shepherd choir. Wine and cheese reception follows. Benefits Good Shepherd Honduras Project. $35. Advance tickets required. 4898815. Montgomery.
On Stage - Comedy The Rape of the Belt, 8-11 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Comedy. Heracles arrives at the home of the Amazons to steal the royal jewels and finds the ladies will not surrender it, nor will they fight to defend it. The Heroes are bewildered. Hera decides to intervene and turns the Amazon queen-dom upside down as the heretofore peaceful women prepare for war. Ages 18 and up. $12, $11 seniors and students. Presented by Tri-County Players. 471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org. Sharonville. Louis Katz, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
The Best of Transracial Adoption: The Long-Term and Inclusive Vision, 10 a.m.-noon, Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Rhonda M. Roorda, author, speaker, and transracial adoptee, speaks on the many layers of transracial adoption impacting children and families. Adults only. Child care available with advance notice. $25 couple, $15 single. Reservations required. Presented by Celebrate Adoption. 477-0999; www.celebrateadoptioncincinnati.com. Amberley Village.
Exercise Classes Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, $5. 907-3512. Sharonville.
Films Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 8-10 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, “Salsa Tel Aviv” and “Seltzer Works” (short). Opening night: $26 admission or festival pass. Award-winning international films. Festival pass: $75. Single films: $10, $8 members. 7227226; www.jointhej.org/filmfestival. Amberley Village.
Home & Garden Chickens in Your Back Yard, 10 a.m.-noon, Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Get basics on keeping chickens at urban or suburban homes. Topics: where to get chickens, how to shelter chickens, how to feed and water chickens and tips for success in raising chickens in your back yard. $15. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Blue Ash Branch Library, Free. 369-6051; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Blue Ash.
Music - Benefits Cincinnati Brass Band, 7 p.m., Deer Park High School, 8351 Plainfield Road, Auditorium. Winter Concert. Theme: “Cincinnati’s got Talent.” Performances by McGing Irish Dancers, Cincinnati Circus Company, Lakota Chorale Choir, Nancy James, Cincinnati Children’s Lyric Choir, Michael Chertock, keyboardist, and others. Free refreshments. Benefits FreeStore FoodBank. Family friendly. $12, $8 seniors and students. Presented by Cincinnati Brass Band. 729-1950; cincinnatibrassband.com. Deer Park.
LIFE
JANUARY 25, 2012 • TRI-COUNTY PRESS • B3
Two ‘Super’ sandwiches for you The Super Bowl at our house means lots of family and friends gathering round our old-fashioned TV (our kids can’t believe we still have this old “relic,” but no way are we changing to flat screen until we have to) eating lots of really good food and cheering our Rita favorite Heikenfeld team on to RITA’S KITCHEN victory. I always make homemade doughnuts for dessert. I guess it’s sort of weird to have those as a Super Bowl dessert, but it’s a long-standing tradition, just like watching the game on the “relic.” Check out the recipe for the doughnuts, which I’ve shared in this column before, on my blog: Cooking with Rita on Cincinnati.com. Here’s my favorite game-day sandwiches, which can be made ahead, letting you root for your team instead of slaving away in the kitchen.
Muffaletta with olive dressing
A bit messy to eat, but oh so good! One loaf Italian bread, sliced into two horizontally. You can use the round or long loaf.
Filling: ½ pound each sliced baked
ham and provolone cheese ¼ pound hard salami Tomato slices Onion rings Leaf lettuce (optional but good)
Dressing: Go to taste on this. If you don’t like black olives, use green olives. You may wind up with dressing left over. It makes a nice spread for wraps. ½ cup finely chopped black olives 2 ⁄3 cup olive oil 1 ⁄3 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced onion ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pepper to taste
Whisk together dressing ingredients. (Can be made a day ahead). Set aside. Hollow out bottom loaf, leaving ½-inch thick sides. Hollow out top loaf, but leave sides a bit thicker. Spread dressing on inside of top and bottom loaves. Set top aside. Start layering meats, cheese, vegetables and lettuce, brushing each layer with dressing, until you run out of filling. Press each layer down as you go. Press top onto sandwich and wrap and chill for at least one hour or up to eight hours. Cut into big wedges to serve. Serves 6.
Greek salad hero One loaf Italian or French bread, sliced horizontally
A muffaleta makes a great Super Bowl sandwich. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD. ½ pound feta, sliced ¼-inch thick 3-4 tomatoes, thinly sliced Red onion rings ½ cup Greek olives, cut in half with pits removed Fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste
Brush both halves with olive oil. On bottom half, lay slices of cheese down the length. Top with tomato, onion and olives. Sprinkle with parsley and add seasonings. Close and slice into four pieces. Serves 4.
Can you help?
Subway cookies. Sarah would like a similar recipe. “They have chocolate dough with regular and white chocolate chips, and no nuts.”
Update on Lehr’s peanut butter fudge
Sally Kramer wanted this recipe from this Milford deli. The fellow who made the fudge, Fred Humphries, retired and he told me he used a restaurant quantity packaged mix. He’s going to try and figure out a similar recipe and share with us for Sally.
Tip from Rita’s kitchen: Flour power When a recipe calls for sifted flour, do you sift before or after measuring? I get this question a lot. “Sifted flour” means sift before measuring. When the recipe calls for “flour, sifted,” measure first and sift after measuring.
Tips from readers’ kitchens
Senate bean soup: the real deal from Mary
Webb, a Madeira reader who visited DC in 1954 on a class trip. She kept the recipe: Take 2 pounds small navy pea beans and run through hot water until white. Put on fire with 4 quarts hot water, and take 1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks and boil slowly in covered pot three hours. Braise one onion, chopped, in butter until light brown, put in soup and season with salt and pepper. Mary said: “They sure didn’t put in as many ingredients as the Joy of Cooking! Hope you enjoy seeing this.” Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Earth Day logo contest The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition is inviting seventh- through12th-grade students to compete in the Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration logo design contest Earth Day Celebration at Sawyer Point on April 21. There are no color or design limitations. Each entry should be original and be submitted by Tuesday, Feb. 1. Entries should be submitted on 8½ x 11 paper mailed to the Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition, 4015 Executive Park Drive, Suite 300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 ,and a electronic copy as a .jpeg emailed toinfo@earthcoalition.net.
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2010. “I had found out I was pregnant and the doctor had ordered lab work to be done. So I went out there, got my lab work done both days and didn’t think anything of it. I didn’t hear anything either,” Oliver says. Oliver has health insurance that usually pays all her medical bills in full, so she was surprised when she started getting bill collection phone calls. “I called them back and they said I had been turned over to them from the lab for being delinquent on two lab bills,” Oliver said. Oliver says she never received any lab bills so had no idea the lab didn’t get paid. When she heard from the bill collector Oliver immediately contacted the lab. She says, “They said, ‘Oh, we’re going to send it to insurance and get it paid for.’ So they did, and my insurance paid for it in full, and I thought that was that.” Six months after her insurance company paid
the lab bills she decided to refinance her house. But she first checked her credit report to make sure everything was alright. She was in for a rude shock. “It shows up on my credit report that I had a collection filed,” Oliver says. She immediately complained to Howard the lab Ain because HEY HOWARD! her bills were paid. The credit report was then changed to show a zero balance but Oliver says, “It’s still on there! They said even though it’s paid it will remain on my credit report until 2017.” As a result of those collections on her credit report her credit score has dropped from 750 to 660, making it much harder to refinance her house. In addition, a low credit score can actually prompt insurance companies to
raise the premiums on your house and car. Oliver says, “I haven’t contacted the lab after I got the last credit report. Instead, I contacted you. I don’t know where else to go or what to do.” So I contacted the company that owns the lab and was told it did what Oliver had asked – that the credit bureaus state she has a zero balance. Because she’s now requested the collection notices be removed entirely from her credit report, the company has agreed to do that as well. Oliver says she’s learned something everyone should know, regularly check your credit report to make sure there are no problems. You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year at www.annualcreditreport.com. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219.
Mike Albert honored by chamber Mike Albert Fleet Solutions was given the 2011 Industrial Partnership Award by the Evendale Chamber of Commerceandthevillageof Evendale . According to Jack Cameron, administrative assistant to the mayor of Evendale, the award is given to the company that partners with the village and chamber of commerce to make the biggest commitment to
the Evendale business community. Cameron cited Mike Albert’s recent commitment to expand its Evendale headquartersratherthanrelocatingasoneoftheprimaryreasons for the award. Other factors included the company’s consistent recognition by the Cincinnati Enquirer as a Top Workplace and the launchofanewbrandidentity aimed at educating the
city about Mike Albert Fleet Solutions’ primary business, providing business vehicle solutions for companies across the country. “We are thrilled to receive this award and look forward to many more years working hand-in-hand with the chamber of commerce and the village of Evendale,” said Marty Betagole, president of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions.
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Playhouse brings ‘War’ to Evendale The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of "War,” by Canadian playwright Dennis Foon, will perform at the Evendale Recreation Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The Evendale Recreation Center is at 10500 Reading Rd. in Evendale. The show is open to the public. There is no charge for admission and is appropriate for ages 11 and up. Plan to stay after the show for a pizza party and talkback
time. Please call 5632247 to reserve your spot. "War” examines how aggression and violence permeate youth culture as four young men struggle with the pressures of competitiveness, anger and vulnerability. According to Playhouse director of education Mark Lutwak, “War powerful and rich play that explores the ways in which boys use warfare as a metaphor for their lives: in sports, with
their peers, in academics and in their relationships with others, particularly women. Contemporary ‘manhood training,’ as laid on young boys by popular culture, adults and peers, is wildly out of sorts with the kind of maturity that we expect and need from our next generation. This play raises important questions that will be discussed long after the performance is over.” The playwright uses invented language to
stand in for harsh slang, creating a poetic and highly theatrical experience. Performances will include a facilitated talkback to help students articulate and respond to the issues of the play. Greg Mallios (Shane), Aram Monisoff (Tommy), Carlos Saldaña (Brad), Ben Sullivan (Andy) and Lormarev C. Jones (facilitator) from the Playhouse’s Bruce E. Coyle Intern Co. will appear in “War.” Mark Lutwak will direct. Other
members of the production team include Veronica Bishop (set designer), Chad Phillips (costume designer), Sebastian Botzow (sound designer), Jonn Baca (fight director), Lormarev C. Jones (choreographer) and Sydney Kuhlman (stage manager). For more information about the Playhouse's education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at 513/345-2242 or visit www.cincyplay.com. Off the Hill is made
possible by The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation. ArtsWave Presents, a program bringing musicians, dancers, actors and artists from Cincinnati’s arts organizations into neighborhoods for public performances, also provides support. For more information, call the Evendale Cultural Arts Center at 513-563-1350 or email evendaleculturalarts@gmail.com or visit online at www.evendalearts.org.
Experience at: "Salsa Tel Aviv" is the opening night feature Feb. 4 of the Jewish & Israeli Film Festival. PROVIDED
Festival features award-winning films Award-winning and critically acclaimed international films will be presented during the 2012 Cincinnati Jewish and Israeli Film Festival at the Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, across from Ronald Reagan highway. This year’s film festival runs Saturday evening, Feb. 4, through Thursday evening, Feb. 16, with seven feature length and three short films. A festival pass, good for the opening night films and reception, plus all other films, may be bought in advance at significant savings, or individual tickets are also available. Film Festival opening night is Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning with a reception at 8 p.m. before for the celebrated film, “Salsa Tel Aviv.” “Salsa Tel Aviv,” named Best Comedy of the 2011 Jewish Omaha Film Festival, is a lighthearted story about a Mexican salsa dancer, a poor single mom who leaves her young son with her mom and flies to Israel dressed as a nun in order to sneak in. During the long flight, a strange, amusing friendship develops. Preceding “Salsa Tel Aviv” is the short, “Seltzer Works,” an official selection of the Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival in 2010. Other films: Feb. 6 – “Blood Relation” and Tasnim.” Feb. 7 – Melting Away,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, and also at noon Sunday, Feb. 12. Feb. 8 – The Debt,” showing at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13.
TICKET INFORMATION All films will be shown at the Mayerson JCC. Visit www.JointheJ.org to view trailers and purchase tickets. Save $11 with a $75 festival pass, good for opening night and all other films. Individual tickets: Opening Night films & reception - $26 (no other ticket option); general admission: J Member - $8/film; public - $10/film, call for group ticket discount (10 or more) at (513) 7227226. To order tickets by phone, call 800 595-4849. (For phone orders, add $2/ ticket service charge). All tickets will be available at the "will call" table 30 minutes prior to each film. The JCC is accessible for persons with disabilities. Tickets at the door are on a first come, first served basis, and seating is limited. Arrive 30 minutes in advance of the start of the film.
Feb. 9 – La Rafle” (The Roundup) shows at 7 p.m. Feb. 9, and at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Feb. 11 – Naomi,” winner of the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival, November 2011 Official Selection Award, shows at the JCC at 8 p.m Feb. 16 – 7 p.m., “Nicky's Family.” Also that night preceding “Nicky’s Family,” is the short “Three Promises,” a story of a brave Catholic priest who saved a Jewish mother and her two daughters during the Holocaust in Belgrade.
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Junior Women’s Club Euchre Tournament Jan. 28 Ready to relax and have some fun playing cards? Join Wyoming’s Junior Women’s Club for the popular JWC Euchre Tournament to support the JWC Foundation, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28. This event will be at the Fine Art Center of Wyoming starting at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 pm. The event is for ages 21 and
above. The price of admission is $20 per player and includes cards, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages; $21 per player if ticket purchased on-line. Beer will be available for purchase. The night will included a “Cooler Full of Beer“ raffle. Also be ready for some deals with silent auction packages such as golf for
four at the Wyoming Golf Club, everything needed for a great tailgate party, a wine refrigerator with wine tasting for two, and more. The event will have two types of games co-occurring. A pair team tournament for the more competitive and the individual tournament for the less experienced or more social
experience. Sign up with your partner or ask for us to match you with another player. Pairs stay together for the duration of the tournament and play only other pairs. Cash prize of $50 to the top team and individual winner. New to the game, need a refresher ? Come at 7 p.m. for instruction. The proceeds for this
fundraising event will benefit the JWC Foundation, which disburses the funds in the spring to Wyoming schools and organizations, like Wyoming Youth Services, as well as, other local Hamilton County nonprofits, including Ronald McDonald House, Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing, Drop Inn Center, Friends of the Library,
Crayons to Computers, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, to name a few. To buy tickets or for more information go to www.jwc-wyoming.org or contact Kristen Gettins at 821-2789, klgettins@yahoo.com. Reserve early, there is limited seating for this event.
Childcare centers recognized Children’s immunization
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grate promotion of healthy eating and active living into program curricula; and implement policies to create indoor and outdoor tobacco-free areas. The childcare facilities are: » Colerain Township: Total Quality Child Care; Youthland Academy of Colerain » Corryville: The Willow Tree House Daycare » Forest Park: Future Leaders Learning Center » Lincoln Heights: Nurturing PIES, Little Ark of Life Learning Cen-
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ter » Lockland: Little Learners I & II » Madisonville: The Children’s Home of Cincinnati Preschool » Walnut Hills: Walnut Hills School Age Child Care » Westwood: Alphabet Junction, Inc. » Woodlawn: Lawson Valley Day Care; Barbara’s Day Care Center; Tender Care Child Development Center “As most of us know, obesity and tobacco are threats to health in our area,” according to Hamilton County Public Health Commissioner, Tim Ingram. “These centers have stepped up to make healthy changes and have taken a leadership role in providing healthy environments for their children.” WeTHRIVE! staff will continue working with child care centers throughout the county to adopt resolutions. Centers that engage in the process will receive: technical assistance including model policies; cooking demonstrations; consultation with a licensed dietitian; menu audits and planning; developing materials and Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) training for staff. Interested centers can contact Kiana Trabue at 513-9467947 for more information. WeTHRIVE! is a collaborative community program focused on changing social norms by creating policy, systems and environmental changes, with the ultimate goal of making the healthy choice the easy choice. For more information, go to WatchUsThrive.org or follow WeTHRIVE! on Facebook and Twitter at WatchUsThrive.
clinic in Springdale
The Springdale Health Department immunization clinic for children will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 11700 Springfield Pike. Appointments are not necessary. Parents should bring their children’s immunization records. Vaccines are free to those without insurance or with Medicaid. Immunizations given include diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP, Td, Tdap), polio (IPV), mea-
sles, mumps, rubella (MMR), haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis A for children, hepatitis B for children, human papillomavirus (HPV) (adolescent), influenza (flu), meningococcal conjugate (adolescent), pneumococcal conjugate (for children), rotavirus and chickenpox (varicella). TB skin tests are also offered (free to Springdale residents and Princeton school children, $15 non-residents.) The Health Department offers a lipid/glucose profile the third Thursday of every month
from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The procedure is a finger stick, and one should not eat or drink anything except water for 12 hours before taking their test. Included in this profile are total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL, HDL/TC ratio and glucose. The clinic is by appointment only, and there is a $15 charge for the screening. This is for Springdale residents. For more information, call the nurse, Jean Hicks, or to make an appointment, call the Health Department at 346-5725.
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Two of the women playing Amazons in the Tri-County Players production of "The Rape of the Belt." PROVIDED
Tri-County Players present Greek comedy Tri-County Players is presenting “The Rape of the Belt” by Benn W. Levy. In this comedy, Heracles arrives at the home of the Amazons to steal the royal jewels and finds the ladies will not surrender it, nor will they fight to defend it. The heroes are bewildered. Hera decides
to intervene and turns the Amazon queendom upside down as the heretofore peaceful women prepare for war. Performance dates: Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 5 (American Sign Language interpreted performance), 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.;
Friday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Where: Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH 45241 Tickets: $12, $11 seniors and students More information: 513471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org
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RELIGION NOTES The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Samaritan Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Samaritan Closet offers clothing and food to people with demonstrated needs. Bread from Panera is available on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Samaritan Closet is next to the church. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 489-7021.
Christ Church Cathedral
Music Live at Lunch, Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly concert series, will feature the following performers in January. These free concerts are presented at 12:10 p.m. Tuesdays. Patrons may bring their lunch or buy one at the cathedral for $5. All performances are in the Centennial Chapel unless listed as being in the cathedral nave. The next performance is Jan. 31, Brass Classique in the nave. The church is at 318 E. Fourth St., Cincinnati; 621-1817.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Children’s weekday program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call the church for details. Men’s Open Basketball plays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday nights. This is a casual group that plays with those who come and gets a good workout. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (791-3142 and www.cosumc.org).
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
The church has Roman Catholic Mass with contemporary
music Sundays at 4 p.m. The Mass draws worshipers of all ages. Come early to get acquainted with the new songs which begin at 3:45 p.m. Stay after Mass on the first Sunday of each month for food, fun, and fellowship. The church is at 8815 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 503-4262.
Montgomery Community Church
The church is offering a seven-week class entitled “After the Boxes are Unpacked” for women who are new to the Cincinnati area or are looking to connect with their community. Classes began 9:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Child care is provided. Call the church or e-mail sgleen97@cinci.rr.com for more information. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892; www.mcc.us; www.facebook.com/aftertheboxes.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is conducted 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 Steak ‘n’ Shake in Montgomery. Ladies Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings at the church. Friends in Fellowship meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month for a potluck dinner at the church. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays. 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-barna-
bas.org.
St. Paul Community United Methodist Church
Join the church Jan. 29 as it continues the series “ We Believe in and Value” with the sermon, “Our Life Together.” St. Paul Church services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. for traditional worship and 9:30 a.m. for contemporary worship with Praise Band. Sunday School is 9:30 a.m. for all ages and 11 a.m. is children’s mission hour. Nursery care is provided for all services. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
The Bereavement Support Group meets for lunch every first Thursday. A new bereavement group is studying Ranby Alcorn’s book on Heaven at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This is in addition to the bereavement group which meets on Thursdays. The Serendipity Seniors meet for lunch every fourth Thursday. The church has three Sunday services: 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format; and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. Services are broadcast with a two-week delay at 10 a.m., Sundays, on Channel 24; and at 9 p.m. Thursdays, on Channel 18. The church welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies
JCC offers many Jewish life and culture programs
Where can you and your family learn and enjoy all the many facets of Jewish culture? At the Mayerson JCC, of course! The J offers several opportunities all year-round for you and your children to engage in Jewish life, learning, and entertainment. The JCC is at 8485 Ridge Road, across from Ronald Reagan highway. The fast pace of modern life presents challenges for today’s families, but you can learn how to balance competing needs of family, work and community in “Modern Living, Maintaining Balance,” a Florence Melton Adult MiniSchool course. This four-week course for young adults ages 45 and younger will be taught by Rabbi Steve Greenberg Thursdays from 7 p.m.to 8:15 p.m., Feb. 2-Feb. 23. “Modern Living, Maintaining Balance” is a partnership between Mayerson JCC and the Jewish Federation's Young Adult Division and University of Cincinnati’s Hillel. Discover Jewish wisdom that helps balance the needs and demands of modern life. JCC’s Melton Adult Mini-School also offers “Foundations of Jewish Living,” for parents of
young children. Practice your Hebrew speaking skills at the JCC with “Beginning Hebrew,” or sign up for “Intermediate Hebrew.” You’ll learn terms and phrases from a native Hebrew speaker. The J is also the place to celebrate the birthday of the trees, “Tu B’Shevat.” Bring your children ages 6 months to 6 years to the J at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, for crafts, story time, games and snacks. “Tu B’Shevat” is a Jewish festival that celebrates trees and all the wonderful fruit, shade and abundance they offer our world. This celebration is one of the PJ Library programs and is a great time to turn thoughts to spring! Siblings are welcome. For more information contact Rabbi Shena Potter Jaffee at the JCC. Want to know the latest news from Israel? Plan to attend a new program, “Israel Up to the Minute.” This briefing and conversation about current events in Israel is led by Cincinnati community Shaliach, Yair Cohen. “Israel Up to the Minute” is free and open to the public. Sare offered at the J from 7 p.m.to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 21, March 20 and April 17.
Inspirational stories of Jewish life come to the silver screen with internationally acclaimed, award-winning films at the JCC during the 2012 Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, Feb. 4-Feb. 16. This year’s Film Festival presents seven feature length and three short films. A festival pass, good for all the films, including the Opening Night films and reception may be purchased in advance at significant savings, or individual tickets are also available. Film Festival Opening Night is Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning with a reception at 8 p.m., before the celebrated comedy, “Salsa Tel Aviv,” which begins at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy traditional Mexican treats before the film and stay around afterward for dessert! All films will be shown at the Mayerson JCC. Visit the website to view trailers and purchase tickets, including the money-saving Festival Pass. For more information about Melton Adult Mini-School classes, “Tu B’Shevat,” conversational Hebrew, “Israel Up to the Minute,” or the Film Festival, contact the JCC at (513) 761-7500, or visit www.JointheJ.org.
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February programs examine aging, ADD The Affinity Center is pleased to announce a seminar to be held in February helping adults understand the effects of aging as it relates to ADD. “Aging and ADD”will take place 6 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, and Wednesday, Feb.15. This seminar will explain: » Memory loss – what is a reasonable expectation? » Dementia? Or aging ADD? » What can be done. » What doesn’t work. » Considerations regarding gender differences, and additional
medical/emotional diagnosis. The seminar will be conducted by The Affinity Center’s Richard Kloss. The class is open to the general public – you do not need to have ADD or be an Affinity Center client to attend. This will take place at The Affinity Center offices, 7826 Cooper Road in Montgomery. Cost for the seminar is $20 per session. Come to one, or both. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling The Affinity Center at 513-9841000.
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UNITED METHODIST
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 8580 Cheviot Rd., Colerain Twp 741-7017 www.ourfbc.com Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School (all ages) 9:30am 10:30am Sunday Morning Service 6:30pm Sunday Evening Service 7:00pm Wedn. Service/Awana RUI Addiction Recovery (Fri.) 7:00pm
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Walking Through The Darkness: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph"
Active Youth, College, Senior Groups Exciting Music Dept, Deaf Ministry, Nursery
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN
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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
EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-12
LUTHERAN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain)
www.christ-lcms.org Sun. School & Bible Class 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 8:30 &11:00 AM, Wed. 7:15 PM Office: 385-8342 Pre-School: 385-8404
Faith Lutheran LCMC
8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Nursery Care Provided
513-825-3040
Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM
542-9025
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS
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.
UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. David Mack Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.org “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
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3:30pm
Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
513-563-0117
NON-DENOMINATIONAL (Office) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30 am 8916 Fontainebleau Ter. Performing Arts Ctr. - Finneytown High School Childcare provided
HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
385-7024
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725
www.sharonville-umc.org
Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m, Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sundays
www.trinitylutherancincinnati.com
Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
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Let’s Do Life Together
Classic Service and Hymnbook
Church By The Woods
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org
5921 Springdale Rd
Rev. Milton Berner, Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
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
680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)
513-385-4888 www.vcnw.org
Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Phone: 385-9077 Rev. Michelle Torigian Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org www.facebook.com/StPaulUCC
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POLICE REPORTS EVENDALE Arrests/citations Joshua Clark, 21, 10129 Able Court, theft at 2801 Cunningham Drive, Jan. 8. Larry Brown, 39, 922 Prairie Ave., drug abuse, Dec. 29.
Incidents/investigations Theft Copper of unknown value removed at 1 Neumann Way, Jan. 6. $50.45 in gas not paid for at 9786 Reading Road, Dec. 28.
GLENDALE
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SHARONVILLE Arrests/citations Tyler Patton, 26, 255 Thompson St., burglary at 6793 Amelia Drive, Dec. 31. Ashley Houpt, 19, 8725 Wabash Ave., soliciting, drug abuse at 2801 E. Sharon, Dec. 30. Jakob Costello, 32, 2492 Wenning Road, obstructing official business at 11755 Mosteller Road, Jan. 2. Edward Hanlon III, 48, 7540 Pfeifer Road, receiving stolen property, drug abuse instruments, drug paraphernalia at 11424 Lebanon Road, Jan. 1. Steven Johnson, 23, 11424 Lebanon Road, disorderly conduct at Main and Wyscarver, Jan. 2. Dylan Gabbard, 18, 7839 Livingston, disorderly conduct at Main Street and Wyscarver, Jan. 1.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering, theft Ipod touch valued at $300 removed at 10636 Bridlepath
Lane, Jan. 4. Burglary House and car keys of unknown value removed at 10760 LeMarie Drive, Jan. 2. Reported at 4106 Cornell Road, Jan. 3. Criminal damaging Camper damaged at 11946 Tramway, Jan. 3. Criminal damaging, criminal trespassing Transformer case valued at $50 removed at 11473 Chester Road, Jan. 2. Theft $20.01 in gas pumped and not paid for at 2228 Sharon Road, Jan. 1. Catalytic converter of unknown value removed from vehicle at 11614 Timber Ridge Drive, Jan. 3. Keys of unknown value removed at 7250 Fields Ertel Road, Jan. 1. Transformer case valued at $50 removed at 11755 Mosteller Road, Jan. 2. Theft, criminal damaging Various tools valued at $760 removed at 2443 Crowne Point Drive, Jan. 3. Laptop valued at $1,500 removed at 11275 Chester Road, Jan. 4. Catalytic converter of unknown value removed from vehicle at 11691 Timber Ridge Lane, Jan. 4.
SPRINGDALE Arrests/citations Norman Hill, 37, 579 Lafayette Ave., domestic violence at 579 Lafayette Ave., Jan. 1. Whitney Cooper, 19, 5402 Bettman Drive, theft, Dec. 31. Donald McGuire, 28, 279 McGregor, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 1.
Jesus Lepesma, 30, 1118 Chesterdale, driving under the influence, Jan. 1. Kellie Bennett, 37, no address given, theft, obstructing official business, Jan. 1. Barbara Austen, 64, 2584 Tampico, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 2. Megan French, 27, 8272 Alpine Aster Court, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 2. Sean Brewster, 18, 965 Millers Run Court, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Dec. 2.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging Vehicle tire damaged at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 3. Domestic Female reported at Chesterdale, Jan. 1. Male reported at Glensharon Road, Jan. 1. Theft Merchandise valued at $700 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 3. Catalytic converter removed from vehicle at 3123 Oberlin Court, Jan. 3. Catalytic converter removed from vehicle at 11530 Century Blvd., Jan. 3. $25 in gas not paid for at 11620 Springfield Pike, Jan. 2. $97 in merchandise removed at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 2.
WYOMING Arrests/citations Christopher L. Watkins, 28, 3215 Brinton Trail Court, 45241, Springfield Pike at Chestnut Ave., open container, assured clear distance, operating a vehicle impaired, Dec. 23. Wilber I. Crawford, 21, 4034
322 Willow Ave.: Reece Randy O. to Russell Amy E. & James M. Vance; $83,400.
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10702 Sharondale Road: Federal National Mortgage Association to Greenwater LLC; $45,000. 12185 Thames Place: Ross Barry M. to Wojtowicz Gerald & Virginia; $210,000. 13 Dexter Park Blvd.: Kimes Robin L. to Weightman Kathleen S.; $141,500. 3701 Hauck Road: Petsuites Of America LLC to Store Master Funding I Ll; $2,500,000.
10195 Giverny Blvd.: Vickers Jim Jr. & Robin L. to Cheviot Savings Bank; $195,000.
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Princeton Road: Kimco 420 Inc. to Cf Partners LLC; $7,500,000. 1020 Terrytown Court: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Hogeback Real Estate Investments LLC; $50,000. 11360 Princeton Road: Kimco 420 Inc. to Cf Partners LLC; $7,500,000. 11530 Princeton Road: Kimco 420 Inc. to Cf Partners LLC; $7,500,000. 148 Silverwood Circle: Federal National Mortgage Association to Adkins Michael R.; $67,900.
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. 17 Boxwood Court: Swartz Elizabeth E. to Pike Jennifer L.; $64,000.
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326 Brookhaven Ave.: Poellnitz Gary L. & Kimberly O. to Midfirst Bank; $157,037.
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514 Laramie Trail: Prudential Relocation Inc. to Lyons William M. & Kathleen E.; $353,000. 514 Laramie Trail: Kadish Scott P. Tr to Prudential Relocation Inc.; $353,000. 576 Laramie Trail: Benson Holly H. & Thomas T. Hoel to Chavez Jose L.; $126,000.
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CITY OF SHARONVILLE AMENDED ORDINANCE 2011-51 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTA TION FOR THE COOPERATIVE TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE PROJECT FOR READING ROAD BETWEEN KEMPER ROAD AND CRESCENTVILLE ROAD
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 771-7882. » Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147. » Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790. » Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. Ponder Drive, 45242, falsification, Rolling Hills Drive, 45242, Jan 1. Jeremy E. Smith, 20, 10948 Chester Road, 45246, drug paraphernalia, Springfield Pike/Rolling Hills, Dec. 30.
Incidents/ investigations Criminal mischief Vehicle egged on the street, Linden Lane, Dec. 28. Property damage Two boards kicked in on the fence on the Boulevard walkway, Dec. 29. Theft Catalytic converter taken off a 2004 Chevy Venture, Springfield Pike, Dec. 19.
Whether you have a passion for travel, exotic destinations, or wildlife, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2012 Travel Series may have a perfect voyage. You can learn about travel packages to the African savannah during the free information session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, or learn about trips to the rugged Alaskan terrain or the Galapagos shores for free at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Discover the wildlife of Kenya, departing June 2. Luxury tented camps with modern amenities coupled with the amazing wildlife evoke the romance of Out of Africa. Led by Mark Fisher, senior director of facilities, planning and sustainability, the journey will go from the animal sanctuaries in Nairobi to the “Jewel of Africa,” the Maasai Mara, and everything that Kenya has to offer. Experience the Galapagos Islands, departing July 26. Led by Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals, a visit to the Galapagos Islands is the quintessential natural history experience. On these remote islands, scattered across the equator in the Pacific Ocean, species
Reduced fees for all retail food licensing
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Hamilton County Public Health is implementing a 12-percent reduction in licensing fees for all food service and retail food operations, effective Feb. 1. Technology and realignment have driven the cost savings, according to Hamilton County Health Commissioner, Tim Ingram. “We have incorporated considerable new technology in our inspection and reporting processes,” Ingram said. “Electronic reporting and data collection speed up the process and provide the public with information on our findings much more quickly. Our establishments get a reduced fee structure while the public gets faster access to our reports through our website.” Hamilton County Public Health licenses approximately 2,500 food establishments in its jurisdiction. “This is the second consecutive year we’ve been able to reduce
fees,” Ingram said. “We’re able to reduce fees while maintaining and improving our service. Our cost reductions in inspection and licensing have had no effect on the incidence of foodborne illness in the area, which is the most important measure of all.” Operator education is the centerpiece of the agency’s inspection and licensing program. “We offer a variety of classes on safe food handling and dealing with food-borne illnesses,” Ingram said. “Our program model is heavily weighted on education over enforcement. We’d rather have a knowledgeable food service community that works with us to maintain and improve standards. That has proven to be a better model than one based on enforcement.” Information on Hamilton County Public Health inspection and licensing services, including individual location reports, is available at www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org.
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Kevin Hardman, President of Council. Passed: January 10, 2012. Attest: Martha Cross Funk, Clerk of Council. Approved: Mayor Virgil G. Lovitt II. Please be advised that the complete text of this legislation may be viewed or purchased during regular business hours at the Sharonville Municipal Building, 10900 Reading Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241. ____________________________________________________ CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2011- 52 AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO NOTI FY THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR COSTS OF REMOVAL OF WEEDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SEC TION 731.54 AND SHARONVILLE CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 521.05 (NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS; CONSTRUCT, RE PAIR OR CLEAN SIDEWALKS; ABATE NUISANCES) AND SECTION 521.13 (WEED REMOVAL) FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2010 AND 2011
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Kevin Hardman, President of Council. Passed: January 10, 2012. Attest: Martha Cross Funk, Clerk of Council. Approved: Mayor Virgil G. Lovitt II.
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of plants, birds, reptiles, and marine organisms thrive; many of which live nowhere else on Earth. Contemplate prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises, and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak adaptation which led to Darwin’s theory of evolution. Learn the wildlife of Alaska, departing July 11. Led by Brian Jorg, manager of horticulture, this 12-day adventure is designed with an emphasis on Alaska’s wildlife and wild places. In addition to wildlife adventures you will also have opportunities to explore Alaska’s pristine landscape of towering mountains, picturesque valleys, rushing rivers and boreal forests. Information regarding itineraries, costs and other details for each travel option will be available at the information session. To RSVP for the complimentary presentations or for additional information on travel opportunities provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, please contact Christina Anderson at 513-487-3318. Travel sessions will take place at the Harold C. Schott Education Center at the Cincinnati Zoo.
More OVI arrests in 2011 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers: If you choose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. As part of the patrol’s mantra – Trooper Shield – and their ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers have had increased focus on impaired driving enforcement in 2011. Through Dec. 11, troopers had arrested 1,383 more drivers for OVI than during the same period in 2010. “We are seeing positive results from the hard work of our troopers on the road everyday removing impaired and dangerous drivers from the roadways,” said Lt. Ed Mejia, commander of the Hamilton Post. “As the patrol’s OVI arrests increase, we are seeing a direct correlation in the decrease of overall fatalities.” Impaired drivers were responsible for 40 percent of the fatal crashes in 2010. Through Dec. 11, with overall fatalities down 4 percent, and OVI arrests up 1,383 arrests – Ohio is experiencing a decline of nearly 5 percent in OVI-related fatalities. “We can’t fight the battle against impaired driving on our own – We need your commitment to make our roads safe,” said Lt. Ed Mejia. “You can contribute to a safer Ohio by actively influencing friends and family to make safe, responsible decisions - like planning ahead to designate a driver and insisting that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up, can go a long way toward ensuring tragedies do not occur.” The public is encouraged to continue using 1877-7-PATROL to report dangerous drivers, impaired drivers or stranded motorists.