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Princeton schools will ask voters to support a bond levy May 4. The district’s board of education voted at a special meeting Monday, Jan. 25, to put the issue on the ballot. It would include a permanent improvement levy and bonds to build a new high school and middle school. A similar bond issue failed by only about 150 votes in March 2008. Board members listened as Paul Fallon of Fallon Research and Communications reported on research he conducted regarding the district and the combined bond levy. Fallon said the ideal time to put the issue on the ballot would be November, when more voters visit the polls. “It would bring the younger voters that only come out in competitive, highly televised races,” he said. “And they tend to support school districts.” Superintendent Gary Pack said the district couldn’t wait because of financial incentives that would benefit the taxpayers. “With the potential of the bond program and the benefit to taxpayers, that doesn’t give us the opportunity to wait until November,” he said. Princeton has the opportunity to take advantage of stimulus funding, using Build America bonds that will save tens of millions of dollars, according to the district. It also qualifies for zero-interest and low-interest funding due to racial and ethnic diversity and the percentage of students who are economically disadvantaged, the district reported.
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Fifteen Saint Gabriel School eighth-graders recently participated in the model United Nations at Mount Notre Dame High School. The students were assigned a country and the world issue regarding the use of antipersonnel mines. SEE SCHOOLS, A5
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Paul Fallon, left, explains results of a survey conducted by his firm during a discussion of whether to put a bond issue on the ballot in May. Princeton board members, from left: Tawana Keels, Lillian Hawkins, Steve Moore and Sandy Leach voted to place the issue before voters.
“Princeton doesn’t ask often. But when it does, we need it. It’s Princeton’s time.” Gary Pack Superintendent, Princeton schools The 37-year bond issue would be packaged with a permanent improvement levy. The bond issue would cost the owner of a $100,000 house $104.88 per year. For seniors with the same value house the Homestead exemption would drop that cost to about $80. The permanent improvement levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 house $44.40 per year.
That fee would be collected starting in 2011. Collection for the bond issue wouldn’t start until 2013. Pack said the district had pared the proposed project, trimming about $20 million from the 2008 plan, and had waited as long as possible to put the improvement levy on the ballot. “We’re being as patient and understanding as we can,” he
Former rec employees add to suit against Wyoming By Kelly McBride Reddy
That order was issued on the day Deters filed her initial lawsuit, according to Deters’ attorneys. Heather Schisler, one of the attorneys representing Deters, said the timing of O’Brien’s refusal to allow Deters to participate as a coach was significant. “To tell her that on the same day that she filed the lawsuit is despicable,” Schisler said. Schisler said Deters wasn’t given a reason when she was told she couldn’t coach the team, as she had done for eight years. Deters’ daughter plays on the basketball team.
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A lawsuit filed after three Wyoming recreation department workers were either fired or resigned has been amended with an additional complaint. Cathy Deters, who was fired from the city’s recreation department and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the city, was told by Recreation Director Missy O’Brien that she was not permitted to coach a city-sponsored basketball team, according to the amended lawsuit.
The city of Springdale is taking steps to resolve an ongoing frustration with a local hotel that closed in 2008. SEE STORY, A4
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Deters was fired from her job at the recreation center after she and two other employees admitted to drinking alcohol at an Aug. 28 Teen Splash Dance at the Wyoming Family Aquatic Center. The other employees, Michael Pearl and Monica Miller, resigned. A fourth employee, Victoria Ashford, was fired, but is not part of the lawsuit. When asked about the addition to the lawsuit, Wyoming solicitor Franklin Klaine said, “We strongly disagree.” The amended lawsuit also requests a trial by jury.
said. “We’ve listened and waited and made cuts to make it work, but we need them (taxpayers) to help us this time.” Board Member Steve Moore pointed to the low-interest and zero-interest rate programs. “This is the opportunity of a generation to built,” Moore said. “It doesn’t get any better than this.” Board members will examine design plans and help make a decision on what the buildings would look like. The existing high school opened in 1958, and the middle school opened in 1962. “Princeton doesn’t ask often,” Pack said. “But when it does, we need it. “It’s Princeton’s time.”
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Springdale students agreed that the Hearts for Haiti fundraiser makes them proud to be students at Springdale Elementary. From left: front, Alex Gilmore and Brad Brooks; standing, Rachel Moorman, Michael Cripe, Emma Schriever, Paige Pierce and London Dennie.
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In a heartfelt effort to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, students at Springdale Elementary met a fundraiser goal in just days. The school’s student council set a goal to raise $1,000 by selling paper hearts on which students could write a note. The hearts were taped to a wall in the school to show student support. In just three days of the 10-day effort, the school of 436 students exceeded its goal, raising $1,001. The donations, to be sent to the American Red Cross, will be collected through Friday, Jan. 29. Hearts sell for $1 each, or
three for $2. Students who buy hearts could write their names or a message on them, and student council members volunteered to tack them to a wall at the school. “I think it’s cool to see the hearts there on the wall,” said Emma Schriever, president of the Springdale Student Council. “It’s amazing to see how many there are after just three days,” said Michael Cripe, another member of student council. “It shows how much everybody cares for Haiti.” The students were aware of the desperate need in the country crushed by two tremors. “If people don’t have homes and food and water, we’re giving them money so they can have places to
live,” Michael said. “Water, that’s what they need the most,” Emma said. “It makes me feel lucky to have a house and be able to have water whenever we need it,” said Rachel Moorman, a member of student council. The three fifth-grade students said they don’t mind giving up their recess time to help with the fundraiser. Several other students were glad to donate, as well. “I’m happy we’re helping them,” said Alex Gilmore, a second-grader. “That’s why we’re donating,” said Paige Pierce, a second-grader. “So we can help them.” Student council advisers Maggie Leutzinger and Steve Green worked with the kids on the project.
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Student Council members Emma Schreiver, from left, Michael Cripe and Rachel Moorman give up their recess time for Hearts for Haiti. They chose hearts “so they can see the caring community that they’re a part of,” Leutzinger said. “It’s overwhelming,” Springdale Principal Kelly Wilham said. “With what’s going on in our economy, people still dig deep to help others. “These children are an example of their parents in this community every day.” “This is very humbling,” Wilham said of the heart chart, which was filled in just three days. “What a lesson in compassion. “Our kids rock.”
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Sharonville is considering offering free memberships to the city’s recreation center for the immediate families of residents who are on active military duty. City council held a first of three readings of an ordinance that would allow a free annual membership for full-time military personnel, their spouses and children. “We’re supporting our military,” Councilwoman Vicki Hoppe said.
“Sharonville has many in the military s e r v i n g overseas. “They’re not here to support the Hoppe family, and we’re trying to offer a little community support,” she said. Council also passed two resolutions related to the fire department during the Jan. 26 meeting. • The city’s new fire truck will be dedicated to
retired chief Dale Duermit. Duermit began as a volunteer firefighter in 1954, when he was in high school. In 1958, he was promoted to assistant chief, then to chief in 1983. He retired in 2007. During his career, Duermit initiated the Ohio Fire Alliance and served on the Ohio Fire Commission. He also started a paramedic service, smoke and carbon monoxide detector programs and an infant car seat program. The city is planning a dedication ceremony, but the date has not yet been set.
• Council approved current Fire Chief Ralph Hammonds’ participation in the Northeast Fire Collaborative. The collaborative is made up of Blue Ash, Loveland, Sharonville, Sycamore and Symmes Township fire departments. The five communities combine assets to enhance services to their communities. The goal is to offer safer services and more efficient business operations. Each community maintains autonomy, though they will collaborate on training and how to respond to emergencies.
Princeton middle school performs at music conference By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Only one middle school group performed at the Ohio Music Educators Association conference. Those students came from Princeton Community Middle School to the Hyatt Regency’s Ballroom downtown Thursday, Jan. 28. Orchestra Director Trista Emmons said the Princeton group would be performing among older students. “When I told them they’re the only middle school, I asked them, ‘do you realize what a big deal this is,’” she said. “To them, they get out of school for the day.” Then it sank in.
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“It’s amazing the intensity when they realized what an honor it is,” Emmons said. “The intensity turned up a notch and they put it into high gear. Their performance included students Jason Forman, Scheile Preston and Theresa Roy as violin soloists in Leroy Anderson’s “Bugler’s Holiday.” Harp soloist Hannah Hales will play Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro,” and the performance will include the chamber orchestra’s rendition of “The Odyssey.” “I am thrilled that we have this opportunity and that our students continually strive to improve their craft,” Emmons said.
Maple Knoll Village is collecting items for a rummage sale and auction. The event is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, with a half-price sale starting at 2:30 p.m. and the auction at 3:30 p.m. The sale will include furniture, housewares, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, toys, books, clothing and other items. WMKV 89.3 radio station, which is at Maple Knoll, will sell LP records of many music genres, as well as old time radio show collections and Cincinnati collectibles. Money raised through the sale will benefit the benevolent care fund for Maple Knoll residents. For more information, call 782-2607.
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Please join the Wyoming Historical Society at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming, 225 Wyoming Ave. Linda Pumphrey, curator of the Historical Mountain Mist Corporate Quilt Collection and co-president of The Alliance for American Quilts, will speak about the Lockland-based Stearns & Foster Co., which revolutionized the cotton wadding and batting industry in the late 19th century. Her presentation will include insight into the history of the Stearns family of Wyoming, a family that was a major player in the development and growth of Wyoming. For additional information, please contact Glenn Lewis at 513-821-1361.
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Room and board(ed up): City moves against vacant hotel By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
The city of Springdale is taking steps to resolve an ongoing frustration with a local hotel that closed in 2008. The Cincinnati North building, which advertises 255 guest rooms, had been struggling with mold issues and sinceit has been vacated, additional concerns have arisen. Unpaid bills have resulted in the electricity being turned off, which means the hotel’s sprinkler system is disabled in case of fire. The hotel’s indoor pool is retaining water, which is untreated and likely stag-
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Fifteen Saint Gabriel eighth-graders participated in the model United Nations at Mount Notre Dame High School. They are, from left: first row, Cali Howard, Mari Horne and Emma Anhofer; second row, Magie Ernstes, Madison Bueter and Nicole Schneider; third row, Katie Boehm, Amy Dean and Alexis Tenley; fourth row, Jack Klaus and Veronica Takougang; back row, Olivia Watson, Mary Anderson, Tierra Young and Rachel Kraimer.
Saint Gabriel students win over United Nations Fifteen Saint Gabriel School eighth-graders recently participated in the model United Nations at Mount Notre Dame High School. The students were assigned a country and the world issue regarding the use of anti-personnel mines. Students researched the topic and prepared an argument representing their assigned country’s viewpoint. Saint Gabriel sent three delegations representing the countries of
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Bulgaria, China and Iran. Cali Howard took the award for “Best Delegate.” Maggie Ernstes and Jack Klaus took honorable mention for “Best Delegate.” Saint Gabriel’s Bulgaria delegation won the award for “Best Represented Country,” arguing against the use of land mines altogether. The Bulgaria delegation included students Mari Horne, Howard, Veronica Takougang, Olivia Watson and Tierra Young.
U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus (D – 1st District) announced the nominations of 16 greater Cincinnati high school students to four United States service academies. The nominees were chosen based on their high schools grades, SAT/ACT scores and an evaluation on overall qualifications and interview scores by the First Congressional District Veterans Advisory Panel. “I’m proud to nominate these outstanding young men and women to attend our nation’s service academies,” Driehaus said. “These students have demonstrated not only their talent and intelligence, but also a remarkable commitment to our nation with their desire to serve. I applaud their achievements, and I look forward to their continued success as America’s next generation of leaders.” The United States Service Academies include the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. A congressional recommendation is an admission requirement at all service academies except the U.S Coast Guard Academy. The nominees include the following students.: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York Max Cucinotta, Elder High School
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Service academy nominess from Wyoming High School Jane Streeter and Joseph Meier with U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus. Asia Hernandez, Winton Woods High School Erik Maloney, Elder High School Paul Minutolo, St. Xavier High School Mitchell Moser, Oak Hills High School Jordan Proffitt, Taylor High School Matthew Rogers, School of the Creative and Performing Arts Peter Schulcz, St. Xavier High School U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland Joseph Eilerman, Oak Hills High School David Franke, St. Xavier High School Joseph Meier, Wyoming High School
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado John Bierman, St. Xavier High School Asia Hernandez, Winton Woods High School Douglas Meyer, Elder High School Peter Schulcz, St. Xavier High School Michael Siemer, St. Xavier High School Jane Streeter, Wyoming High School U.S. Merchant Marine Acade my, Kings Point, New York Jacob Hardig, Elder High School Douglas Meyer, Elder High School
COLLEGE CORNER Graduate
William Anderson has received a bachelor of science in sport sciences from Ohio University. He is from Wyoming.
Dean’s list
Sarah Lampert, Parris Watson, Andrew Dream and Benjamin Millard have been named to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list at Kent State University.
Lampert and Watson are from Wyoming. Dream and Millard are from Sharonville.
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Kristen Schneider has been named to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list at Heidelberg University. She is from Sharonville. • Polly Muehlenkampof has been named to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list at Nazareth College. A physical therapy major, Muehlenkampof
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Hannah May Mombach has been named to the 2009-2010 fall semester dean’s list at The University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is from Wyoming. • Matt John McCabe has been named to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list at Wilmington College. He is from Sharonville.
SCHOOLS NOTES Open house
The JCC Early Childhood School at the Mayerson JCC in Amberley Village (8485 Ridge Road), will hold an open house 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. The event features facility tours, reduced rates for new full day students and several raffle prize drawings. The JCC full day curriculum offers sensory and language activities, math, science, art, dramatic play and music. As part of the program, full day preschoolers (ages 3 and older) can participate in free year-round swim lessons in the JCC indoor
waterpark as well as a wide variety of free fitness activities in the JCC gym. Parents also have the option of registering their preschoolers in JCC dance and sports classes, most of which start at 1:15 p.m. For more information call 761-7500 or visit www.JPreschool.org.
Help for Haiti
The Sharonville Elementary School Student Council recently sponsored a “Pajama Day” to raise money to support relief efforts in Haiti. The Sharonville PFO matched the student
donation, raising a total of $862.32.
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Springdale Elementary’s student council is sponsoring “Hearts for Haiti,” a program to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Paper hearts are being sold at the school for $1 apiece or three for $2, with a goal to collect $1,000. Anyone who buys a heart can put his/her name and a message on the heart. The hearts will then be displayed on the ramp that leads to the cafeteria. All the money will be donated to The American Red Cross.
Moeller celebrates Founder’s Day, presents awards Moeller High School, along with their Marianist Brothers, celebrated Founder’s Day with Mass and a presentation of their annual Founder’s Awards. Fr. Chris Wittmann, S.M., was the main celebrant. “In his homily, Fr. Chris commended the students for their dedication to Christ and the public symbols of that dedication, which are so easily observed among them,” program coordinator Sister Judy Klei said. At the end of the Liturgy, Moeller’s Founder’s Awards were presented to The Rev. Thomas Kreidler and Ed Jamieson. Kreidler grew up in Deer Park and attended St. John grade school and then St. Xavier High School, graduating in 1969. From St. Xavier he went to St. Gregory Seminary and graduated in 1973 with a degree in English. In 1977 Kreidler received an master’s in sacred theology from Mount St. Mary Seminary and in 1984 he earned a M.Ed. from Xavier University in education administration. Four years later he earned an
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Moeller High School recently celebrated Founder’s Day with Mass and a presentation of their annual Founder’s Awards. Those who participated in the celebration include, from left: Moeller guidance department chair Brother Robert Flaherty, S.M., Founder’s Award recipient Father Thomas Kreidler, Founder’s Award recipient Ed Jamieson and principal Blane Collison. Ed.D. from the University of Cincinnati and spent 19 years in Catholic secondary education. Kreidler came to Moeller in 1977 after his ordination and served as chair of the Religion Department and later assistant principal and dean of students. He also coached Moeller’s freshman baseball team and reserve soccer team. During his years at Moeller,
Kreidler, who is pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, also served as associate pastor at Sacred Heart in Reading, Good Shepherd, All Saints and St. Susanna. In 1990, the Archdiocese reassigned Kreidler to Springfield Catholic Central High School, where he served as principal until 1996. However, he remained con-
nected to the Moeller community and now serves on the school’s Advisory Board. “Fr. Kreidler received Moeller’s Founder’s Day Award for both his dedication to Catholic education and his commitment to Moeller and its Marianist vision of education,” said principal Blane Collison. Jamieson is a 1995 graduate of the University of Notre Dame
where he majored in business administration and minored in theology. He then worked at G.E. and earned the company’s Capital Marketing Leadership Award in 1998. That same year he came to Moeller to teach religion and business and computer systems and to coach wrestling. When Moeller introduced the House System five years ago, Jamieson was named Pillar House dean and then later became the House System’s director. This year he initiated and worked with the House deans to create the Man of Moeller course, which is based on “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey and also focuses on teaching the students the five characteristics of a Marianist education. “His dedication to the students and particularly to the Marianist Characteristics is present daily in his work at Moeller,” Klei said. “He has led many endeavors to teach students how to be men of faith and justice.”
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This week in basketball
• Princeton High School boys lost to Lakota West High School 46-45, Jan. 22. Princeton’s top-scorer was Jordan Sibert with 12 points, including two three-pointers. • Indian Hill High School boys beat Wyoming High School 56-34, Jan. 22. Wyoming’s top-scorer was Jacob Allsop with 15 points. • Indian Hill girls beat Wyoming High School 61-51, Jan. 23. Wyoming’s top-scorer was Nikki McKee with 26 points. • Princeton girls beat Hamilton High School 67-37, Jan. 23. Princeton’s top-scorer was Kayla Joiner with 19 points, including three 3pointers. • Princeton boys beat Lakota East High School 4739, Jan. 26. Princeton’s topscorer was Jordan Sibert with 13 points, including one three-pointer. • Ursuline Academy girls beat Mount Notre Dame High School 49-47, Jan. 26. Mount Notre Dame’s top-scorer was Raeshaun Gaffney with 27 points, including one threepointer. • Wyoming High School boys beat Reading High School 44-40, Jan. 26. Wyoming’s top-scorer was Tony Davis with 25 points. • Wyoming girls beat Reading 70-26, Jan. 27. Wyoming’s top-scorer was Nikki McKee with 22 points.
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The Wyoming boys basketball team had a slow start to the season thanks to a prolonged football season, but the Cowboys seem to finally be hitting its stride. Wyoming has won five of its last six games. The only loss was to league leading Indian Hill and the Cowboys were missing three starters for that game.
“I’m happy with how things are going,” head coach Tony Gentry said. “We had to overcome a lot of adversity and I’m really happy with the effort we’re getting.” Wyoming struggled early in the season because many of the players on the team also played on the football team, which means basketball practice got a late start. “We treated our first five games as scrimmages
Wyoming High School beat Withrow High School 4333 in the Wyoming Duals, Jan. 23. Wyoming’s Neal Williams, a 160-pound wrestler, was named Most Valuable Player.
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This week in swimming
• Wyoming High School boys came in first place with a score of 66 against Kettering Alter’s score of 17 and Indian Hill High School’s 11, Jan. 26 Wyoming won the 200-meter medley relay in 1:41.54, the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:33.20 and the 400-meter freestyle relay in 3:34.03. Wyoming’s Pat Dierker won the 200-meter freestyle in 1:50.48, Brennan Burt won the 200-meter individual medley in 2:08.66, Zach Fischer won the 50-meter freestyle in 22.29, Dierker won the 100meter freestyle in 49.69, Burt won the 500-meter freestyle in 5:07.75, Fischer won the 100-meter backstroke in 54.74 and Jonathan Profitt won the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:03.94. Wyoming advances to 7-4 with the win.
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This week in wrestling
• Wyoming High School boys beat Clark Montessori 2,418-2,198, Jan. 25. Wyoming’s Nick Burns bowled a 409. • Clark Montessori girls beat Wyoming High School 1,588-1,543, Jan. 25. Wyoming’s Michelle Whaley bowled a 267. • Princeton High School boys beat North College Hill High School 2,159-1,796, Jan. 26. Princeton’s Robert Samaniego bowled a 355. • Mercy girls beat Mount Notre Dame High School 2,521-2,241, Jan. 26. MND’s Emily Snyder bowled a 367. • Oak Hills boys beat Princeton High School 2,9622,429, Jan. 27. Princeton’s Robert Samaniego bowled a 448. • Oak Hills girls beat Princeton 2,564-2,411, Jan. 27. Princeton’s Emma Littman bowled a 419.
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Wyoming guard Chris Campbell has stepped into a starting role with Kyle Seyfried out with an illness.
almost because we had only been practicing a few days,” Gentry said. “Most teams started practice in early November and we didn’t get to start until early December, but we’re in basketball shape now.” The Cowboys have been led by forward Tony Davis, who leads the team in scoring with 17 points per game and leads the entire Cincinnati Hills League in rebounding, pulling down 13 rebounds per game. “He’s a phenomenal offensive rebounder and he has a soft touch,” Gentry said. “He’s a smooth player, but is also very strong.” Gentry said many of the players were strong, a product of their football background. Other standouts for Wyoming include Jacob Allsop, who averages 9.3 points per game and is the team’s top defender. Forward Eric Price averages 7.4 points per game and leads the CHL in blocks. Wyoming has been without one of it’s top players in guard Kyle Seyfried since Christmas when he was diagnosed with mononucleosis. Seyfried averaged 10 points per game before missing action and should be a big boost to the Cowboys lineup when he returns in several weeks. Seyfried, a junior, is a three-year varsity starter. With Seyfried on the
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Tony Davis is one of the top scorers in the Cincinnati Hills League and leads the league in rebounding. bench, sophomore Chris Campbell has stepped into the mix and given Wyoming some valuable minutes. “He’s a good player and brings intensity, he’s been a real surprise for us,” Gentry said. He also said the adversity the team has faced this year, with the delayed start and other injuries throughout the season, has made the team stronger. “They are much more team-oriented now and everyone does a great job in
their role,” he said. The Cowboys still have had trouble shooting the ball from beyond the three-point arc, but Gentry said Wyoming wins with its defense. “We get after it on defense,” he said. “We’re a physical team with a noholds barred defense and our goal is to win a sectional title and get to Dayton. I think we have all the pieces for that to happen if everything goes right.”
Princeton progressing in pool By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
Six girls on the Princeton High School swimming team – including Holly Grender, Emily Weber and Dana Zerbini – will be in Hawaii when the sectional meet kicks off Feb. 11. The group is traveling as part of a school-related trip with the Vikings’ band and orchestra and will thus miss the postseason. “Even with these people gone, we do expect to do well and swim fast,” firstyear head coach Chad Winkle said. “We are not using this as an excuse (to not) meet our goals for the season.” Grender, Weber and Zerbini, of course, are making the most of their time in the water, and both Princeton swimming teams have shown improvement this year. At the Southwest Ohio
High School Swimming & Diving Classic, which was held at a plethora of locations the weekend of Jan. 16, the girls’ team finished 22nd out of 43 teams that advanced to the finals, while the boys were 25th out of 46. “We swam really well that weekend,” Winkle said. “We probably had 70 percent (of our swimmers get) best times.” Grender, Weber and Zerbini teamed with Marrisa Ulliman to finish 16th in the 400 freestyle relay (3:57.09) and with Michelle Haggard to finish 12th in the 400 medley relay (4:17.14). Grender, Zerbini, Ulliman and Haggard also finished 14th in the 200 medley (1:58.95). The Lady Vikings had several individual placers as well. Grender finished eighth in the 200 back-
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Princeton High School’s Holly Grender swims in the final of the 200 backstroke at the Southwest Ohio High School Swimming and Diving Classic, which was at St. Xavier’s Keating Natatorium Jan. 17. Grender finished eighth in a time of 2:13.89. She has been one of the Vikings’ top swimmers this year. stroke (2:13.89), Weber was 16th in the 1650 freestyle (19:05.44), and Meghan Schababerle finished 15th in the 50 breaststroke (35.93). “The girls finished about where we expected,” said Winkle, who was an assis-
tant at Princeton for three years before assuming the head-coaching position. For the boys, seniors Michael Spraul, Joseph Carnahan, Alexander Ziegler and Zachary Rust finished 12th in the 200 medley relay (1:44.54) and 14th in
the 400 medley (3:51.52). Spraul, Carnahan and Ziegler also teamed with freshman Dylan Dykes to finish 14th in the 200 freestyle relay (1:32.85) and freshman Erik Spraul to finish 11th in the 400 freestyle (3:21.03). “They’ve been really good at motivating,” Winkle said of his seniors. “And the freshman class of boys is strong. They’ve really stepped up.” Winkle said the boys’ team hopes to get some of its relay teams to state. Meantime, both squads remain focused on the Greater Miami Conference Meet, which is slated for Feb. 6 at Mason. The girls’ team finished seventh at the conference meet last year, while the boys’ team finished eighth. “I’d like to see us move up in the team standings,” Winkle said.
MND second to Seton at GGCL Tournament By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
The Mount Notre Dame bowling team rolled its way to a secondplace finish at the GGCL Tournament, which was held at Brentwood Bowl Jan. 18. “It was great,” head coach Glenn Booth said. “We bowled above average all day, and it wasn’t just one person bowling well.” MND (3,542) was second to
Seton (3,631) by 89 pins. The Cougars’ performance is especially impressive given that they finished below .500 (12-9, 78) in league play last season. “I had basically a full roster returning this year,” Booth said. “And the girls are more familiar with each other and get along very well. They know their strengths and weaknesses. Plus, last year was my first year (coaching at MND), so they had to get used to me and my coaching methods.”
Leading the Cougars is senior Emily Snyder, who is third in the league with a 185.4 average. “She’s more determined,” Booth said. “She knows this is her last chance to put something together.” Booth credited Snyder and senior Meg Riesenberg, who is seventh in the league with a 179.1 average, for their leadership. He has also been impressed with junior Kaley Zeuch, who ranks in the top 20 in the GGCL-Scarlet with a 160.0 average.
“She’s a solid No. 3 bowler,” Booth said. “She’s bowled some really big games for us this year.” Other contributors include junior Jennifer Sheehan, who is averaging a 165.2, and senior Samantha Rahe, who is averaging a 151.4. The Cougars, which came a few spares short of state last season, are now in a one-match-at-a-time mentality as the postseason approaches. “It’s been a great year,” Booth said. “The girls have shown dedication to the sport and the program.”
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SIDELINES Fly fishing show
The Buckeye United Fly Fishers will have its annual Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Receptions Banquet and Conference Center, 5975 Boymel Drive, Fairfield. Tickets are $5 per person; Scouts in uniform and Children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is also free. The show includes seminars, ongoing fly tying and rod building demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits by fly shops, guides, outfitters, equipment representatives, other fishing clubs, state and local resource groups and more. A Kids Corner will offer kids the opportunity to get hands-on instruction on tying a fly that they can keep, enter a kids-only door prize drawing, and collect a variety of youth-oriented outdoor literature to take home. For more information or directions, visit www.buckeyeflyfishers.com.
Football rocks
The All Saints/St. Vincent sixth-grade Rocks football team completes a perfect season with an 18 to 0 win over St. Bart’s/St. Vivian’s for the Division II city CYO championship. The majority of the players have played together since third grade and the players really put together a terrific season going undefeated, 11-0. With a stellar season on both sides of the ball, the Rocks’ offense and defense was clicking on all cylinders. In front, from left, are Team Mascot Kelsey, Adam Kenkel (Loveland), Sean Prophit (Montgomery), Noah Davis (Blue Ash), Evan Kamp (West Chester), Drew Henke (Blue Ash), Danny MacVeigh (Batavia), Jordan Sambrookes of Montgomery, Colin Smith (West Chester); in middle are Tyler Stagge (Kenwood), Nick Byrnes (Montgomery), Nick Heidel (Indian Hill), Patrick Mullinger (Blue Ash), Stephen Ray (Maderia), Alec Hoelker (Blue Ash), Jacob Thiemann (Loveland), Coach Terry Byrnes (Montgomery), Coach Chuck Thiemann (Loveland); in back are Coach Steve Mullinger (Blue Ash), Coach Tim MacVeigh (Batavia), Cameron Gorsline (Glen Este), John Griga (Montgmery), Coach John Honebrink (Mongtomery), Johnny Honebrink (Montgomery), Coach Jeff Heidel (Indian Hill), Tyler Church (West Chester), Michael McCuen (Montgomery), Coach Tom Griga (Montgomery), Brian Johnston (Sharonville), Coach Mike Smith (West Chester).
Sunderman signing
Moeller High School student Robby Sunderman signed a letter of intent Nov. 11 to play baseball at the University of Dayton. Sunderman pitched and played midfielder for the 2009 Moeller State Championship Baseball Team. He has maintained first honors and carries a 4.0 GPA. Robby has been named First Team All GCL, First Team All City, and Honorable Mention All State. He participates in Little Buddies and house football and basketball. He is the son of Rick and Beth Sunderman of Sharonville.
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Triggering a debate Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ sharonville posted these comments to a story about a group gathered asking city leaders to impose mandatory background checks on all gun sales: “People who are completely within the law to own guns kill people also. It is a farce to think that just because a person has a background check, and passes with flying colors, can’t have a momentary lapse of reason and shoot somebody. It happens every day somewhere in this country. How many times have you heard someone on the news say, ‘He just didn’t seem like the type to do this, he was the nicest guy in the world, good family man, great neighbor, etc ... that just must have lost it!’ It pays to remember this point though, ‘if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.’” 1960gambit “The premise that criminals buy guns at gun shows is flawed. They steal them. They take them in trade for other illegal activities. One of the largest sources of criminal guns is so-called ‘straw man’ purchases from licensed dealers. Straw man purchases are already illegal. So is gun possession by convicted felons. Criminals will not follow any law. This scheme will only makes it harder for the law abiding citizen to buy and own guns. “The gun show loophole doesn’t exist just at gun shows. I can sell a gun like any other piece of property to citizens of the
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same state under the conditions noted in the article. The loophole happens every day in parking lots and driveways. “Hizzonor Bloomberg cannot control crime in his city. He bullies other states and cities because he can’t make progress with his city’s economic woes and appetite for drugs. Bloomberg’s ‘MAIG’ organization is gun control pure and simple. They just put a prettier name on it to dupe mayors in other towns.” loveland96 “People and groups like the guy in the photo are ignorant. Don’t they realize that criminals don’t consent to background checks? What planet are these idiots living on? Only law abiding citizens consent to background checks. Criminals will get guns regardless, and if they can’t get a gun they’ll use a knife, baseball bat or something. And, if guns were totally banned, then will they be banned for police? You can bet your salary they won’t ! If only cops have guns we’ll be no better off than some third world country.” truepatriot2 “OK, enough of these control freaks.
They just want to take guns away from law abiding citizens anyway. “Why don’t they need a background check to buy a automobile? More people are killed in cars than with guns from private citizens. “Criminals dont shop at gun stores, they rob them. As to the point that a private seller should conduct a background on any person they want to sell a gun to, that’s absurd. I dont want just any private citizen conducting a background check on me. Furthermore, we have background checks on terrorist and they are sill able to nearly pull off underware bombing. “Get your priorities straight and wake up sheep.” dk072257 “This makes so much sense, but the gun lobby goes beserk every time it comes up. It is a no brainer. Every firearm should be regisered and every owner in a database. We license drivers and title cars. What’s the difference. Biggest bunch of b.s. was when a news item from Ball State Univeristy in Muncie, Ind., came out with the idea the students should be allowed to carry concealed weapons. “Can you just picture it. Fraternity party and some clod makes a pass at one of the brother’s ‘hotties.’ BLAM! Professor flunked you. BLAM. Sick of dining hall food, BLAM! Relax all you firearms fanatics, any control has as much chance of passing as meaningful health care reform. Same bunch against that as well. Gotta go to that tanning machine. Boehner’s coming soon. If ignorance is indeed bliss, are we really happy yet?” HoldOnHere
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Evendale residents will be able to choose whether they want electric aggregation in the village. Are such aggregation programs effective? No responses. For which team will you root in the Super Bowl? Why? “I will root for Indianapolis because I like Peyton Manning’s commercials and oh yeah, he throws the football like it was meant to be thrown!” K.K. “Go, Saints, for lots of reasons. The main one? We’ve owned four St. Bernards.” M.S. “Early in the game I thought New Orleans defensive players were purposely taking penalties for roughing the passer to intentionally injure Bret Favre (coaching decision?). Even injured, Favre had them beat. Peyton Manning will have a field day. I’ll root for Indy, but really against New Orleans.” W.H. “Indianapolis, because I am from Indiana and they are my favorite team.” K.P. “The colts! I like Peyton Man-
Springdale is taking action against the owner of the vacant former Sheraton and Ramada hotel site on Route 4. What would you like to see done with the building and site? What is the best thing the president and Congress can do to reduce unemployment? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. ning’s quarterback style. Plus I have friends in Indy that will be thrilled if they win.” C.A.S. “The Colts. Because I am really a fan of Payton Manning.” B.N. “The Colts. Have a farm in Indiana so that makes me a parttime Hoosier.” L.S. “The Saints. I always root for the underdog.” J.H. “I will be rooting for the Colts because I like the image Peyton Manning portrays.” A.H.
QUOTEBOOK “We’ve listened and waited and made cuts to make it work, but we need them (taxpayers) to help us this time.” Gary Pack Princeton Schools superintendent.
“Oh, boy! Here we go with the halftruths and innuendo. I am all for keeping any guns out of the hands of convicted feloneous criminals – that is the law and I agree, support and respect it, absolutely. I have no use for lies. Any lies, whether lies of omission – like not revealing the prospect that the alleged illegal gun buyers at last years gun show were plants of Bloomberg’s so he could prove his point (and not waste his money) and put scare people onto his view, or like lies of exaggeration – like claiming that those buyers were not eligible buyers when what they said was they didn’t know if the were eligible or ‘probably’ not eligible (sounds like something a plant would say to give the impression that he is not an eligible buyer). Some people think ‘the ends justify the means.’Not me.” swedte
Towering infernal Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Springdale posted these comments to a story about problems at the former Sheraton and Ramada hotel site on Route 4: “I remember when this place opened.
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“To tell her that on the same day that she filed the lawsuit is despicable.”
Heather Schisler Attorney representing former Wyoming Recreation Department employee Cathy Deters is a lawsuit against the city. See Story, A2
Remembering friends on a bus
Twenty years ago I was stationed in Cincinnati with the Army working downtown. Every day I rode the bus from the Sharonville area to and from work. During my time there I made a lot of friends on the bus ride. During my tour of duty there
my wife and I found out we were to have a child. The ladies on my bus wanted to give me a surprise baby shower, but did not know how to do it since we all lived in different areas. So they got permission from the transit authority and threw me a baby shower on the bus ride home. It was one of the greatest moments of my mili-
Adult mentoring can change children’s lives From the seat I occupy every day I have a window to the future of Greater Cincinnati’s children. I see children who want to do well in school and who want to stay out of trouble. I see parents who want to help their children and are willing to reach out for that help. And I see a community that demands answers to some of our greatest juvenile concerns. As president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati I see the ways mentoring changes lives every day. The changes can be big or small, but the difference they make in a child’s life is a lasting one. January is National Mentoring Month, and for the children we serve mentoring is a lifeline, leading them to success in school and in life. I received a letter recently from one of the “Little Sisters” in our program. Lindsay came to us needing a positive adult role model and was matched with Candace. Take a moment to read about their journey over the past year and a half. Big Brothers Big Sisters, I want to thank you for running such a great program. My Big Sister has made such a great change in my life. We’ve laughed
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Maple Knoll celebrates resident’s 106th birthday By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
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Lynn Waxman, left, helps her uncle, Howard Boettcher, celebrate his 106th birthday at Maple Knoll Village. age,” Boettcher said. “I can’t do what I want, though. Nothing coordinates anymore. “But they say all my vitals are reasonable. “You know those nice polished apples you see in the bowl,” Boettcher asked. “It looks nice, but it’s spongy inside and you can’t eat it. That’s me.” Until this past year, however, Boettcher worked delivering mail at Maple Knoll. He’s introspective, said his friend Justin Lew Lewis. “Just last week, he was telling us that there are too many poor people in relation to all the rich people in this country,” said Lewis, 91. “That was his word to the wise.” “I’m always amazed at his mental acuity,” said his niece, Lynn Waxman. “He can remember his childhood in detail, and he understands current events. “He has a wonderful spirit for life,” she said. “He’s an inspiration for others.”
THINGS TO DO Rummage sale
Maple Knoll Village is hosting the Monster Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale. Items include housewares, furniture, toys, books, clothing and more. The half-price sale is from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Remaining items will be auctioned off at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit MKV Future Care Fund. Call 782-8629.
Fun zone
TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion is hosting “Fun Zone: Gym & Swim” 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery. Drop children off for three hours. Cost is $25 first child, $5 each additional child in family. Registration required. Call 985-6715 or visit www.trihealthpavilion.com.
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is hosting African Drumming with Charles Braddock from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. The event is part of Black History Month and is free. Call 369-6028.
Fables with puppets
Madcap Puppet Theatre is presenting “Aesop’s Classic Fables” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville. Aesop recalls three stories re-told by a cast of puppets. It is part of the Family Entertainment Series. The cost is $5, $3 advance; free ages 1 and under. Reservations are required. Call 563-0252.
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Mark Brueggeman and Amy Duke entertaining patients and staff at Glendale Place and thoroughly enjoying it.
Meeting local musicians a noteworthy experience
Going to Glendale Place Care Center is like going to Kroger. Sooner or later, you will meet someone you know. While visiting my mom one day, I heard someone call Evelyn me, and it was none other than Amy Perkins Duke. You may Community remember Amy and Press her beautiful garden columnist from a past column. It turns out that she and fellow musician Mark Brueggeman go to Glendale Place twice a week to play for the patients. His brother-in-law is in Meadowbrook, so he and his 14-year-old grandson, Zack, go there Monday evenings to play the piano and guitar. Mark was born in Woodlawn and still lives there with Beverly, his wife of 40 years. They met on a Princeton School bus at age 15. Cupid’s arrow struck home, and they’ve been together since. Their twins, Carrie and Jamie, have given them five wonderful grandchildren. Mark is a member of Glendale Presbyterian, Beverly’s home church. She is from Glendale, and he chuckles when he tells of their inexpensive
“dates” at the church, where he is active in outreach missions. To say that Mark is a serious musician is an understatement. He played the saxophone in the Woodlawn school band, trombone and guitar in high school, got serious about piano in college and played bass in the Army. Mark taught music while in the Army, at the School of Creative and Performing Arts, at Princeton Junior High, in South Dearborn, Ind., and was a traveling music teacher to 13 schools in the Cincinnati Public School System. After he retired, he started calling nursing homes to let them know he was available. Mark is active in his grandsons’ summer activities with the scouts. He loves sailing his boat on Grand Lakes St Mary’s, and traveling, especially to Northern Europe to visit friends. The Brueggemans hosted five German exchange students and remained in contact with them. They go to Germany to see their other “grandchildren,” four in Germany, one from Norway and one from the Netherlands. Mark is a member of the Germania Club. Their band, the Polka Dots, plays at October Fests throughout the Midwest from August through October. Amy began piano lessons in the second-grade, and majored in piano as
a college freshman. She switched to the organ when she won a scholarship for playing so it well. She carried a double major in organ and science, and has been the organist at Glendale Presbyterian since September 2000. Originally from Alabama, she also played at her home church there, and substituted at different Cincinnati churches. Amy was assistant to the president of Sysco Food Services. She retired in 1991. Mark is in the choir at Glendale Presbyterian, and when he told her about volunteering at Glenwood Place last fall, she jumped on the bandwagon (pun intended) to play the keyboard. I think creativity is Amy’s middle name. She loves to cook, especially different cookies. She’s duplicated a cake recipe from Bon Appetite. Her cakes include butterscotch, a lemon confection with white chocolate, and chocolate raspberry. She planted a lot of cuttings in her greenhouse, and is excited to see all the colors blooming against the snow. Amy is looking forward to planting them, and I’m looking forward to seeing them this summer. Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.
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Gorman Heritage Farm kicks off its 175th year with a fundraising walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The cost is $20 for adults or $5 for children 13 and under, with all proceeds going to benefit the farm. The public is invited; advance registration is requested. The self-guided walk, which will last approximately 45 minutes, is a stroll over groomed trails and down farm lanes, past
the Upper Meadow Overlook, which offers a sweeping view of Gorman Heritage Farm and the Mill Creek Valley. Finish with a visit to the animals in the farm yard, then enjoy hot beverages and snacks in the new pavilion shelter. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the walk and will have a special route to follow. “This is a very special event for the farm,” board president Susan Van Amerongen said.
“Not only does the walk benefit a great cause, but it also encourages people to visit Gorman Heritage Farm during the winter, when the types of activity are much different from summer. The proceeds from this year’s walk will support programs and special events to help the farm celebrate its 175th year. Those plans include historical and genealogy programs, antique plowing and farm work demonstrations and other events that highlight the development of the
farm since it was built in 1835.” Gorman Heritage Farm is a non-profit, 120-acre historic working farm that invites its visitors to explore and learn the history, methods and values of a working family farm in a natural setting. The farm is at 10052 Reading Road in Evendale, one half mile south of Glendale-Milford Road. For a registration form, call the farm at 563-6663, or visit the farm’s Web site at www.gormanfarm.org.
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You’re never too old for birthday cake. Howard Boettcher, Maple Knoll Village’s oldest resident, celebrated his 106th Jan 26 with a party fit for a king. The king sat on a throne. “I never expected to live this long,” said Boettcher, who has lived at Maple Knoll for 10 years. He was the second oldest of 12 children, and has lived his entire life in Cincinnati. He has outlived all of his siblings by twice their lifetimes and has buried a son and two wives. His second wife, Alma, was a friend for 18 years before they married just a few years ago. She passed away in July and Boettcher misses her terribly. He reflected on his long life as he was asked if there was a secret to his longevity. “I didn’t get one single childhood disease,” Boettcher observed. “My brothers and sisters, they got everything from diphtheria to chicken pox. “Back then, they quarantined you when you got sick,” he said of the many times he’d be stuck at home because his siblings were ill. “I missed a lot of schooling because of their sickness,” Boettcher recalled. He has an eighth-grade education, but a long lifetime of experiences. “I feel pretty good for my
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Venus and Mars, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. Plus-level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Wyoming. Rottweiler Club Meet and Greet, 7 p.m. Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road. Learn general information on caring and training of the breed. Free. Presented by The Greater Cincinnati Rottweiler Club. 5156886. Sharonville.
FILMS
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. “Four Seasons Lodge.” Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Features films of art, drama, romance, comedy, Jewish history – even sumo wrestling. $10 adults, $7 students and seniors. 985-1500; www.mayersonjcc.org. Amberley Village.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Cash Levy, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER Anon(ymous), 7:30 p.m. Sycamore High School, $10, $8 advance. 686-1778. Montgomery.
RECREATION
Fun Zone: Gym & Swim, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Drop children off for three hours of fun. Program for children who are confident swimmers. $25 first child, $5 each additional child (same family). Registration required. 985-6715; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. S A T U R D A Y, F E B . 6
BENEFITS
Sonny Moorman Group, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.
Ruckapalooza II, 8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Play by Play Cafe, 6923 Plainfield Road. Brain Hammer, Straight’nin’ the Curve, and Easter Rising. Trivia contest all night. Helps support the Kelts’ spring rugby season. Benefits Cincinnati Kelts Rugby Football Club. $7; $5 after midnight. 793-3360. Silverton.
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Cash Levy, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 college students and military. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, 44 Village Square. Features the history of Glendale, a National Historic Landmark District, and its railroad past. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Glendale Heritage Preservation. Through March 27. 771-4908. Glendale. F R I D A Y, F E B . 5
CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Matthew 25: Ministries, 7936256. Blue Ash. Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Marquis Philips. Wines from Australia with Ian from Wine Trends. Spirits of Madeira, 6917 Miami Ave. With hors d’oeuvres. $1 per sample. 561-2702. Madeira. Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Piazza Discepoli Glendale, 23 Village Square. $10. 7716611; www.piazzadiscepoli.com. Glendale. Pajama Party, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road. Chick-fil-A. Wear PJs to Kenwood location and receive free original chicken sandwich. Breakfast foods, games and more. Limit one per person. Free. 793-7149; www.Chick-filA.com/Kenwood. Kenwood.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Appointment requested. 7840084; www.owenschiroandrehabcenter.com. Silverton.
Haitian Children Relief Drive. 9 a.m.-noon, Matthew 25: Ministries, 793-6256. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
HOLIDAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH
African Drumming, 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. With Charles Braddock. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6028. Madeira.
HOLIDAY - VALENTINE’S DAY
Meier’s Valentine’s Open House, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Meier’s Wine Cellars, 6955 Plainfield Road.Includes five tastings and souvenir wine glass. Benefits Silverton Block Watch Association. $16 couple, $9 single. 8912914; www.meierswinecellars.com. Silverton.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Sarah Martin’s Acoustic Duo, 8 p.m. InCahoots, 4110 Hunt Road. Sarah and brother Ashley Martin. Classic rock with pop, country and originals. Free. 793-2600. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman’s Solo Blues, 7 p.m.10:30 p.m. Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road. 771-4888. Sharonville.
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ON STAGE - COMEDY
Cash Levy, 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Aesop’s Classic Fables, 7 p.m. Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive. Aesop recalls three stories re-told by a cast of puppets. Part of Family Entertainment Series. $5, $3 advance; free ages 1 and under. Reservations required. Presented by Madcap Puppet Theatre. 563-0252. Sharonville.
PUBLIC HOURS
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum. Free, donations accepted. 771-4908. Glendale. Gorman Heritage Farm, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road. An environmentally responsible working farm. $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. S U N D A Y, F E B . 7
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC CABARET
Broadway Rocks, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Brookwood Retirement Community, 12100 Reed Hartman Highway, Basement Stage Room. Direction by Connie Hatfield and musical direction by Denny Duvall. Features 10 performers singing and dancing. Benefits Kenwood Women’s Club Scholarship Fund. Family friendly. $10, $5 ages 10 and under. Presented by Loveland Stage Company. 793-8430; www.lovelandstagecompany.org. Sycamore Township.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Cash Levy, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
PUBLIC HOURS
Gorman Heritage Farm, noon-5 p.m. Gorman Heritage Farm, $5, $3 ages 3-17 and seniors, free for members. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. M O N D A Y, F E B . 8
CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Matthew 25: Ministries, 7936256. Blue Ash. Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.
PROVIDED.
Maple Knoll Village is hosting the Monster Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale. Items include housewares, furniture, toys, books, adult and children’s clothing and more. The half-price sale is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Remaining items will be auctioned off at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit MKV Future Care Fund. Admission is free. Call 782-8629.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Springdale.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
JCC Next Step Nutritional Series with Jewish Hospital Weight Management, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Class addresses issues such as eating fast and lean in fast-food world, correct portion sizes, quick healthy meals and more. Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration recommended. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village. Look Good, Feel Better, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road. For women undergoing cancer treatment. Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Free. Registration required. 888-227-6446, option 2. Montgomery.
HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Meet Harriet Beecher Stowe, 7 p.m. Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave. Alice Penrod portrays and tells the story of Stowe’s life and her famous book. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6028. Madeira. T U E S D A Y, F E B . 9
BARS/CLUBS
Cornhole Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. 9653757; www.myspace.com/sluggersbar. Evendale.
BUSINESS SEMINARS
Flexible Job Seminar, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Act Three, 4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 650. Learn how to discover what you want to do, understand what steps need to be taken to find a flexible job, and find out what employers are looking for. Workshop led by Julie Shifman, certified career coach and owner of Act Three and Eisha Armstrong, owner of Mom Corps. $20. Registration required. Presented by Mom Corps. 321-3887; http://cincyflexiblejobs.eventbrite.com/. Blue Ash.
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HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Lobby Lounge. 793-4500; www.crowneplaza.com/blueash. Blue Ash.
PARENTING CLASSES
JCC Parenting Series, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Topic: Helping Your Child Through and After Divorce. To help parents continue addressing ever-changing emotions and responses to broadening family interactions. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. $15. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Untold Stories of Jewish History, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Listen to Torah stories that are not wellknown. Free. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village. W E D N E S D A Y, F E B . 1 0
BARS/CLUBS
Draft Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Sluggers Rockin’ Sports Cafe, 10765 Reading Road. Beer pong, cornhole, pool tables, jukebox, food and more. Ages 21 and up. 9653757. Evendale. Two of a Kind, 7 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Twopiece band featuring Jay, guitar, and Amy, vocals, presents classics from yesterday and today. 793-4500. Blue Ash.
CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Matthew 25: Ministries, 7936256. Blue Ash. Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
DANCE CLASSES
Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance Classes, 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Waltz. The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave. No partner needed. $8, $5 members and students with ID. No reservation needed. 7333077; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.
EDUCATION
What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave. Presentation series for parents and caregivers on reading, comprehension development and current research. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 531-7400. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Police Unity Tour Benefit with Josh Sneed, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Ages 18 and up. Benefits the Police Unity Tour. $15. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Matthew 25: Ministries, 7936256. Blue Ash. Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.
FARMERS MARKET
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
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“Cats” returns to Cincinnati for three performances at the Aronoff Center Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6 as a special presentation of Broadway Across America. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Cats” won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Performances are at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $22.50-$57.50. Visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Cincinnati or call 800-982-2787. The musical is family friendly.
Open Your Heart Valentine Dinner, 7 p.m. Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner. Eddie Merlot’s prime aged beef and seafood, 10808 Montgomery Road. Three-course dinner, wine, romance, giveaways and cocktail hour. Benefits Stepping Stones Center. $125 per person. Reservations required; available at specialevents@steppingstonescenter.org. Presented by Stepping Stones Center. 8314660, ext. 12; www.steppingstonescenter.org. Sycamore Township.
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Parents can find the perfect summer camp for their kids at the Summer Adventure Camp Fair, held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Cincinnati Museum Center. There will be day camps, residential camps, arts and education programs and more from local and national representatives, as well as enrichment services and products and on-stage performances. The event is free. The school with the most students in attendance (sign-up sheets available) will when a pizza party. Visit cincinnatifamilymagazine.com or nkyfamily.com.
Life
February 3, 2010
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Are sports over-emphasized in our culture? Many a person today would offer a resounding “yes!” Extravagant salaries, greed, capricious owners, intended concussions or other injuries, arrogant athletes who see themselves as gods – so many factors suggest a “yes.” Professional sports seems too much about money, self-interest, and celebrityhood for the participants – not local community representation, loyalty, inspiration of youth and love of the game. The good aspects of sports now usually seem to happen at the high school and college level. However, these observations are not intended as a blanket condemnation of sports. Athletics has great positive potential. A knife can be used for good or bad; by a thief to rob or by a surgeon to heal. Similarly, sports can accomplish much good, or bad. The deciding factor is always us. On the negative side: sport zealots can foster undue competition and doanything-to-win attitude. “When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt
anyone deliberately – unless it was, you know, important, like a league or Father Lou game s o m e Guntzelman t h i n g , ” Perspectives said Dick Butkus. Joking or not, such an unhealthy attitude in order to win, cheating, drugs to enhance performance, etc., does no favor for sports, participants or fans. The thrill of winning is uplifting and celebrated. Winning at any cost is actually a personal defeat. In a much bigger picture of life, we often learn more from dealing with our honest defeats. Misplaced social attitudes can lead some athletes to believe their physical prowess makes them superior to fellow humans with talents in other areas of life such as art, music or other intellectual endeavors. Sports, for some, is almost a religion. Several sociologists have pointed out the powerful religious components in many public sports spectacles: special robes, music,
and devotees costumes; adherence to prescribed rituals and chants; the vestal virgins of old cheering game participants and fans (fanatics); myopic coaches of young athletes setting practice sessions on Sunday mornings making adolescent athletes necessarily choose between practice sessions (more important) and church worship (less important); adoration bestowed on players convincing them and of their semidivine status, etc. On the positive side: great benefits come when sports are engaged in ethically and healthfully. The late Pope John Paul II was an athlete in his youth. In later reflections on the topic he spoke of the benefits of sports: they contribute to the integral development of the human person; can be a training ground for life itself, demanding self-discipline, loyalty, courage, coping with failure and adversity, fostering humility, justice, learning to work with others and facing one’s fears and anxieties, etc. Late sportswriter Haywood Hale Broun believed that sports didn’t build character as much as they “revealed it” in a person.
For us fans and our society, sports can serve as entertainment, relaxation, help form community attitudes and involvement, and take our minds off the heavy routine of work. Psychologically, sports can serve healthfully as the ritualized expression and catharsis of aggression. This writer has participated in various sports throughout life and have found them a wonderful benefit of life in this world. Our present task to honor sports and pass them on to our young is to keep them healthy for body and soul, not a detriment. John Carmody writes: “Just as we can thank God for the light of our eyes and the air we breath … so we can thank God for the exercise that helps us see the world more sharply and breath the air more deeply. The river that runs by me in the middle of my work-out is better focused than the river of thoughts I contemplate on a turnstool over multiple drinks.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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Paying with credit card allows for easier refunds What should you do if you sign up for something, cancel within three days as permitted, but still don’t get your money back? Unless you know your rights you may fall victim to those who keep your money even though they are not entitled to do so. Cleves resident Gary Graff and his wife, Diane, said this is what has happened to them. Back in November they answered an ad for a vacation club and went to a local hotel to hear the sales pitch. Gary said they already belong to two such clubs. “We went there and right away we told them of the ones we have, and I said it sounds alike. Things went on a little bit more and, of course, they keep trying to sell you,” he said. The Graffs signed up and
paid nearly $3,000 for the membership with their credit card. “When we got home we started looking back at our programs we’ve used,” said Gary Graff. “We found out really they’ve got just about everything this has got, so why do we really want this?” The contract they signed gives them three days in which to cancel, so they did both by e-mail and by fax. “We were told we’d get our refund in 15 working days, business days. But it didn’t happen,” Graff said. He repeatedly contacted the company by phone and e-mail. “Every day it was another excuse,” he said. “ ‘You’ll be getting it next week; you’ll be getting it next week.’ ” In an e-mail to the
Graffs, the company wrote, “Thank you for your patience. Please rest assured your refund will be sent next week, no later.” But that e-mail was dated Dec. 30. Graff said he doesn’t know whether the company will ever return his money adding, “I doubt it, but at least I’d like to have it exposed.” The key thing to remember is you don’t have to worry about the company returning your money. Just pay with a credit card and you can dispute the charge with your credit card company and get the money back that way. Under federal law, you can dispute a charge up to 60 days after getting your credit card statement. The Graffs have now filed a dispute, both over the phone and in writing, so
they can get the Howard Ain m o n e y Hey Howard! back from their credit card company since the vacation club failed to do so. Ohio law says a company must return your money within 10 business days after receiving your cancellation notice. The Graffs have now filed a complaint with the state attorney general’s office. Bottom line, always pay with a credit card – not a debit card or check – because that’s the only way you can dispute such a payment. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Life
February 3, 2010
Super dishes to serve at a Super Bowl party The Colts or the Saints – who’s your favorite for the S u p e r Bowl? I’m for the Colts, since Indy is closer than New Orleans. H o w that Rita about for a sciHeikenfeld e n t i f i c , Rita’s kitchen e d u c a t e d opinion? My editor Lisa said she’s rooting for the Saints since Milford High School graduate Zach Strief is on the
team. Truth be told, I’m not a huge football fan but I sure do like the party that accompanies Super Bowl Sunday. We always have a big crowd of friends and family. (And no, we don’t have a big flat screen TV). Everyone brings appetizers, husband Frank makes his Caesar salad to go along with take-out pizza, and I make homemade doughnuts. Here’s some easy and tasty appetizers either to make at home or to tote.
Big Boy pizza
I first tasted this when friend Bert Villing brought it to our Super Bowl party. It was gone in a matter of minutes. Boboli thin crust pizza shell Frisch’s tartar sauce Dill pickle slices 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained Shredded iceberg lettuce Shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use about half the jar of tartar sauce and spread on crust. Layer ingredients in order given. Bake about 12 minutes.
Big Mac variation
My editor Lisa’s colleague, Sarah, doesn’t like tartar sauce. So the two of them came up with this – use Thousand Island dressing instead of tartar sauce for a “Big Mac” pizza.
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Boboli thin crust pizza shell Frisch’s tartar sauce Shaved ham Sliced tomatoes Thin sliced dill pickles Mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (one reader bakes it at 450 degrees and just bakes it for less time). Spread about half a jar of tartar sauce over shell. Layer ingredients in order given. Bake about 12 minutes or so until cheese is melted.
Real Texas chile con queso
Awesome with multi-colored tortilla chips. 1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar 1 ⁄2 cup Velveeta, cut into pieces 1 ⁄2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons diced tomato 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and diced Tortilla chips Put cheddar and Velveeta into a nonstick pot or double boiler over low heat and heat until cheese mixture is nearly melted. Add cream and whisk constantly until hot and smooth. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños.
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Stuffed mushrooms Monterey
24 mushroom caps, medium size 1 lb. sausage 8 oz. cream cheese 1 ⁄4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded or bit more to taste Crushed red pepper flakes to taste – start with 1⁄4 teaspoon and go from there (opt.) Sprinkling of Parmesan cheese (about 1⁄4 cup or so)
Remove stems, pat dry. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook sausage, drain and add cream cheese, Monterey Jack and pepper flakes. Mix. Place 1 heaping teaspoon into each mushroom cap. Put on sprayed cookie sheet, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake 20 minutes. Let cool five minutes and serve.
Wheat-free gingerbread muffins
I’m embarrassed to say how long this has been in my files. (I just found it recently). Mary Pollock sent this in for Pat Landrum. Mary said, “Although these do not taste very good hot, you’ll be amazed at how wonderful the flavor is after an hour or so, so cool at least one hour before
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serving. These are also lowsodium.” 3
⁄4 cups brown rice flour or potato starch 1 ⁄2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ground ginger 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves Yolks of 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons light molasses, not Blackstrap as that is too strong 1 ⁄2 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Whites of 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice mixed with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin cups. Mix rice flour and spices in large bowl. Put yolks, molasses, orange peel and orange juice in small bowl; whisk with fork to mix. Add to dry ingredients and stir gently until well blended. Batter will be stiff and difficult to mix. Beat whites until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until whites are thick and glossy. Stir about 1⁄4 of whites into rice flour batter to lighten it, then fold in remainder. Scoop into muffin tins and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and springy to the touch. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Brush tops with lemon juice mixture. Let cool at least one hour before serving. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
White Castle shows love on Valentine’s Day
Glendale Place Care Center specializes in providing a unique blend of quality care and lifeenriching services that allows each of our residents to live in comfort and dignity. Our multidisciplinary team is experienced, caring and compassionate.
Brittany Clemens-Bradley Okel Mr. Brian M. Clemens and Ms. Linda K. Clemens of Cincinnati, Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Clemens to Bradley Wayne Okel, son of Mr. Stephen W. Okel of Newport, Kentucky and Ms. Beverly K. Okel of Cincinnati, Ohio. Brittany is a 2006 graduate of McAuley High School and a current student at Miami University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is currently employed as a H.R. Administrative Assistant at Ellison Group in Mason, Ohio. Brad is a 2005 graduate of Mt. Healthy High School and a senior at the University of Cincinnati majoring in Communication. He is employed as a Business Develop ment Manager at Eisen Marketing Group in Newport, Kentucky. Brad proposed on a beautiful snowy December night in Central Park in the heart of New York City.
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Craving a little romance this Valentine’s Day? Reserve a date at your local White Castle restaurant. Sunday, Feb. 14, you and your valentine can enjoy a candlelit dinner complete with tableside service and decorations. Hours vary by location, and reservations are required. Visit www. whitecastle.com/promotions/valentine for details. “Since we first offered reserved Valentine’s Day seating in 1991, this has become an annual tradition for many couples,” said Jamie Richardson, vice president of corporate relations. “It’s been a huge hit because a lot of our loyal customers, fondly known as ‘Cravers,’ either met in a White Castle restaurant or have other enjoyable memories they like to celebrate here.” This year, White Castle will make Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable by snapping a complimentary digital photo of each couple that can be viewed later from the White Castle Web site. “At White Castle, you can indulge your special someone’s craving for a romantic dinner without breaking your budget,” Richardson said. He noted that Sack Meal No. 3 provides dinner for two, complete with 10 of the distinctive Slyder hamburgers, two 21-ounce soft drinks and two regular french fries, for as little as $10.49.
Community
February 3, 2010
RELIGION The church offers a Choral Evensong at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. Each service concludes with fellowship in the Olivia House parish hall. The next service is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, when the Training and Resident Choirs of the Cincinnati Boychoir, a premier children’s choir, will sing Evensong. The Evensong at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 21, will feature the Adult Choir of Christ Church, and an orchestra, presenting a service which includes the Viennese Vespers, with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn. Christ Church Glendale has four choirs which regularly perform at both Sunday services and special services: the Adult choir; the Schola Cantorum, for children ages 7 to 14; the Chorus Angelorum, open to young women ages 14 to 21, and the English Handbell Choir, open to musicians age 14 and above. More information is available at 771-1544, christchurch1@fuse.net or www.christchurchglendale.org. The church is at 965 Forest Ave., Glendale; 771-1544.
REUNIONS Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at Janice.Wilkins@hamiltonmrdd.org. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford. Contact Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.
Get energy smart at the library Plug into the power of energy efficiency at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Electrifying science demonstrations and handson activities will en-light-en the whole family to Get Energy Smart. Learn how electricity gets into your home, how to safely harness its power, how to save money on energy bills, and more at the library’s family science nights. These programs will be hosted by Get Energy Smart state coordinator Michelle White, a certified science teacher and owner of Crystal Clear Science. Get Energy Smart is an educational program created by Scholastic and Duke Energy to show students and their families that energy efficiency is easy, and it can be a lot of fun. Interactive Get Energy Smart lessons kits, featuring characters from The Magic School Bus book series, are being distributed to schools in Duke Energy service areas in the following five states: North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, South Carolina and Indiana. Local Family Science Nights are: • At 2 p.m. Saturday Feb. 20, at the Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Road; 369-6030. • At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at the Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave.; 369-6038. • At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at the Mount Washington Branch Library, 2049 Beechmont Ave.; 369-6033. For more information about Get Energy Smart, contact White at energysmartOH@scholastic.com.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27. All are welcome. It is a free family event. Men’s Basketball meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the church gym. All able bodied men (and maybe not so able bodied men) are invited for some exercise. Family Lego Night has been rescheduled to 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 26. Families are encouraged to bring their Legos and take part in the fun. Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, to discuss “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. The group meets at the Harper’s Point Panera. All are welcome. New Knitting Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month - Feb. 4 and 18. Knitters of all skill levels are invited. Knitters can bring their own project or use provided supplies. Kids Morning Out is 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. Open to children 6 months to Kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
Sycamore Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s
Starting the first week in February, the Goldstein Family Learning Academy Jewish Learning Institute will launch its winter course, “Portraits in Leadership: Timeless Tales for Inspired Living.” Portraits in Leadership is a study of the inspiring life story of six figures whose courage and determination helped Judaism weather its darkest hours. In the face of the first-century Roman assault on Jerusalem, the fundamental institutions of the Jewish people were utterly destroyed. But with wisdom and verve, these leaders took the radical steps that managed to preserve the essence of Judaism to this very day. “This course is one part history, one part biographyall parts uplifting inspiration,” said Rabbi Lazer Gurkow, course author.” It is about decisions made two thousand years ago that continue to shape the contours of contemporary Jewish life.” “Students are constantly looking for tools to deal with day-to-day challenges,” said local JLI instructor Rabbi Yisroel Mangel. “What better way to find guidance than from the wise example of others who encountered hardships and used them as the impetus for growth and change.” Lessons will examine a range of classic Jewish sources, drawing extensively from the stories of the Talmud and modern commentaries that point out their personal significance to our lives. This new course will be offered at Chabad Jewish Center for either six Thursday mornings or Monday evenings. Morning classes begin from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, and evening classes begin from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. The course
costs $70, 10 percent discount for couples, and a 50 percent discount is being offered when you sign up with a new student, which includes a beautiful student textbook. “We are so sure that you will enjoy it,” said Rabbi Yisroel Mangel, “that we invite anyone interested to attend the first lesson free, with no obligation.” Portraits in Leadership, like all Goldstein Family Learning Academy educational programs, are designed for people at all levels of Jewish knowledge. Participants without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning can attend and will enjoy and benefit this course. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not to be a member of any particular synagogue or
Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
temple. JLI’s classes and programs are offered at various locations in more than 300 cities nationwide and internationally (including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Venezuela). More than 100,000 people have attended JLI classes since its founding in 1998. Every course offered by JLI is taught concurrently in all locations. This unique feature has helped create a truly global learning community. For further information or reservations Chabad Jewish Center 793-5200 or at Chabadba.com or visit www.myJLI.com for up-todate information about Portraits in Leadership.
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
BAPTIST
Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church
9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
EPISCOPAL
Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon
3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
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8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
For more information call Barbara at
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4389 Spring Grove Ave.
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Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!
Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “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
LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Faith Lutheran Church
Your Family . . . • Knows exactly what you want • Will not have to make difficult decisions on the worst day of their lives • Will not overspend • Will have “Peace of Mind” knowing your wishes were honored
UNITED METHODIST
8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
“We’re in the business of helping families make simple, sensible, and affordable arrangements.”
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Christ Church Glendale
two or more. Senior Men’s Fellowship meets at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for lunch at the church. Bring your lunch; coffee is provided, and no reservations are necessary. The church is located at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
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5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
385-7024
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) “Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Meghan Howard, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.com “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Playing in God’s Symphony: Practice and Learn the Music ! ")
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-825-3040
Traditional Service: 9:30am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:15am Sunday School: 10:30am
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
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Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725
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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
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St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
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6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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February 3, 2010
Center hosts community Shabbaton Chabad Jewish Center and the Goldstein Family Learning Academy invite the community to participate in the annual Mid-Winter Shabbaton Friday, Feb. 12 – a time to heat up the frozen Cincinnati with the warmth of Shabbat. Rabbi Yisroel Mangel and his wife Chana, directors of the Chabad Jewish Center, describe the Shabbaton: “We want everyone to experience the joy, the sense of renewal and wonder inherent in Shabbat. We organize a community Shabbat – a Shabbaton – because what makes Shabbat special is family, and the Jews of the Greater Cincinnati area are like one large family. It’s about more than the rituals; it’s about the memories, memories from the past and memories to be created. The Mid-Winter Shabbaton always
gram directors Rabbi Berel & Ziporah Cohen. Our Sages tells us that the food of Shabbat has a special taste, that Shabbat is an “island in time,” and that Shabbat blesses the week. At the MidWinter Community Shabbaton you’ll experience it all, with friends of all ages, new and old. The event is at Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash. Candle lighting and Lerner’s Kabbalat Shabbat service is at 5:45 p.m. followed by an elegant full course traditional Shabbat dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Dessert and speaker is at 7:30 p.m. Parallel children’s program will take place during lecture. Advanced reservations are required. Register online at www.ChabadBA.com or 793-5200.
has something special. It’s a weekend of spirituality, of singing, culinary delights, friendships, discussions, learning and inspiration.” Enjoy an exciting guest speaker: Yaakov Parisi will share his remarkable tale: “From Oklahoma to Torah – One Pastor’s Remarkable Journey to Judaism.” An intriguing story of an evangelical Christian pastor and his wife, who, in exploring the roots of their faith arrive at the doorsteps of Judaism. In their quest for the answers, they embark on a spiritual journey fraught with hurdles and challenges, inspiring moments and humorous twists and turns. A parallel children’s program will take place during lecture, conducted by Chabad’s Family and Youth pro-
Take a gardening class at civic center The Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati has many upcoming events and programs for February. Upcoming events are: • Kitchen Gardens, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 16 and 23, with instructor Jack Bishop, a 40-plus-year seasoned vegetable gardener. All you need to know for vegetable gardening success, whether you want to grow a few salad plants or a full herb or vegetable garden. Topics covered include: garden size and location, soil fertility, planting times,
seeds, instructions for growing vegetables and herbs, dealing with pests, crop preservation, starting plants from seeds, saving seeds and organic gardening methods. The cost is $10 per class (free for CGC volunteers). • CGDT: Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10, with the instructor is Dave Koester, Campbell County Extension agent. Topics: timing the vegetable garden, seasonal considerations, fall gardening, variety selection and
intensive gardening techniques, succession planting and companion planting. • Gardening by the Almanac, from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 13, with Jerome Wigner, CGC volunteer and seasoned vegetable gardener. The Farmer’s Almanac has been used for hundreds of years as a planting and weather guide. Find out the history of the Almanac, what’s inside, why it’s in there and how you can use it in your own gardening practices. Bring your copy of the 2010 Farmer’s Almanac. The cost is $10 (free for CGC volunteers). • Season Extenders, from 10 to noon Feb. 20, is
Scott Beuerlein, owner of Heritage Gardens. Life is short. So is spring and summer. Make your garden earn its keep by giving you 12 full months of interest. Learn which plants and features will have you “out in the cold” enjoying their unique beauty. The cost is $10 (free for CGC volunteers). The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati is located at 2715 Reading Road, Avondale. CGDT classes are open to the general public. All classes require reservations and are held at the Civic Garden Center. For information, call 221-0981 or go to www. CivicGardenCenter.org.
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Michael Durbin took first place overall the Boy Scout Pinewood Derby at Evendale Recreation Center with his Kermit the Frog car.
Kermit wins the Pinewood Derby
Michael Durbin recently took first place overall the Boy Scout Pinewood Derby at Evendale Recreation Center. Durbin won with his Kermit the Frog car he made with his dad. He is a member of Pack 72 Den 1, led by Michael Collins and Tim Koetter. There were about 40 handcrafted cars in the derby. Durbin, a first-grader at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, is the son of Liza and Mike Durbin of Reading. Michael is looking forward to advancing to the next level of competition in April.
Michael Durbin shows off his first place trophy.
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ArtWorks Board of Directors elected five new trustees at their annual meeting. Jolie Harris, J. Michael Hurst, Seth Klugherz, Denise Montfort, and Margie Schneider were all approved by unanimous consent. Tamara Harkavy, ArtWorks director said, “ArtWorks is excited to welcome this knowledgeable group of trustees who round out an already wellseasoned and energized board of directors.” Schneider has been involved with ArtWorks since 1996 as a volunteer. She received her bachelors of fine arts and arts education from University of Cincinnati School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (1966), and taught as an art teacher in Wyoming. She and her husband, Alan, live in Blue Ash. Founded in 1996, ArtWorks is a job training and employment program for talented Cincinnati area teens. ArtWorks hires teens and pairs them with professional artists to make innovative, relevant art that fosters tremendous skill and develops a more creative and vibrant community. To date ArtWorks has hired more than 2,200 apprentices and 440 professional artists to work on more than 200 projects throughout Greater Cincinnati. ArtWorks is committed to creating unique encounters with art that break racial, economic, and age boundaries. ArtWorks is known as an excellent youth training program, a communityminded public art presenter, an advocate for artists and a collaborative arts partner. For more information on ArtWorks, visit www.ArtWorksCincinnati.org.
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11177 Maple St.: Korte Jerome T. & Pamela R. to Domingo Rodrigo T.; $106,900. 11995 Pickwick Place: Schwartz Ronald E. to Osborn Debra E.; $165,000.
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& Tassha to Hinkel Craig M.; $266,500. 173 Grove Ave.: Corzine Deven to Corzine Natalie; $85,100. 22 Mills Ave.: Sibcy Cline Gsp Inc. to Edgington Valerie Marie; $190,000.
IN THE SERVICE Schneider joins Army
Geoffrey Schneider has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Schneider, a 2007 graduate of Princeton High School, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., for basic training in February. He is the son of Doug and Susan Schneider.
Webb joins Army
Kyle S. Webb has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty prior to being assigned to their first permanent duty station. Webb, a 2008 graduate of Princeton High School, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., for basic training in February. He is the son of Scott Webb and Carol Webb.
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Arrests/citations
Teresa Rust, 41, 3405 Lehman Road, complicity to theft at 2801 Cunningham Drive, Jan. 13. Marvin Hoffman, 43, 5572 Bridgetown Road, theft, criminal trespassing at 2801 Cunningham Drive, Jan. 13. Lester Gates, 47, 1279 Robinson, operating vehicle intoxicated at Glendale Milford Road, Jan. 17.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at 1545 Glendale Milford Road, Jan. 12.
Theft
$18.75 in gas pumped and not paid for at 9786 Reading Road, Jan. 12. Attempt made at 2801 Cunningham, Jan. 12. Catalytic converter removed at 9910 Reading Road, Jan. 14. Reported at 10155 Reading Road, Jan. 14.
Navy Seaman Recruit Christopher J. Oconnor, son of Patrick J. Oconnor of Sharonville, completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Oconnor completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety, and shipboard and aircraft safety. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills.
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Incidents/investigations Attempt burglary
100 block of Glen Meadow; screens to windows were cut and removed from window, no entry was made; investigation continues; Jan. 26.
Hit-skip auto crash
Congress at Springfield Pike, sign knocked down and guardrail damaged; investigation continues, Jan. 25.
Theft
800 block of Congress Avenue; electric musical keyboard taken from building; no signs of forced entry; investigation continues; Jan. 24.
Arrests/citations
Alfonso Fonseca, 30, 609 Martin Luther King Blvd,. Hamilton,; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
SHARONVILLE
Arrests/citations
James Graffinieed, 20, 1300 Shepherd Lane, possession at Prince and Dowlin, Jan. 22. Riam Johnson, 28, 2323 May St., possession of drugs, trafficking of drugs at 11385 Chester Road, Jan. 20. Daryn Grant, 18, 4079 Sharon Park Lane, cultivation of marijuana at 4079 Sharon Park Lane, Jan. 19.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
$30 removed at 7250 Fields Ertel, Jan. 5.
Passing bad checks
Reported at 12100 Champion Way, Dec. 30.
Theft
$29 pumped and not paid at 2225 E. Sharon Road, Jan. 5. Attempt made at 3680 Park, Jan. 5. Coat and currency valued at $340 removed at 7250 Fields Ertel, Dec. 30. Tennis racquets of unknown value removed at 11613 Reading Road, Jan. 5.
SPRINGDALE
Arrests/citations
Marika Matthews, 35, 2563 Trevor Place, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 4. Nicole Hoops, 21, 904 Brookwood Drive, theft at 11661 Princeton Pike, Jan. 14. Emery Gray, 58, 2654 Cornwall Drive, theft at 150 Tri County Parkway, Jan. 13. Lidia Perez, 27, 8376 Anthony Wayne, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 13. Omar Muhhad, 38, 204 Harter Ave., theft, Jan. 12. Charles Bond, 46, 2033 Pater Ave., theft at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 11. Jose Luis-Mendoza, 24, 1042 Chesterdale Drive, driving under the influence at 1224 Chesterdale Drive, Jan. 10. Robert Pryse, 47, 8091 New Brunswick, theft at 1100 Kemper Road E., Jan. 10. Mirna Kayroucz, 42, 7282 Cascade, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 9. Freerick Armstrong, 22, 711 W. Wenger Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 9. Lloyd Clark, 45, 6723 Lebanon Street, theft, Jan. 8. David Parker, 25, 4038 Oak Tree Court, theft, Jan. 5. Nathaniel Young, 35, 4276 Waterfront Court, theft, Jan. 5. Juvenile female, 16, criminal damaging at 11673 Harmony Ave., Jan. 5.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Reported at 165 Kemper Road, Jan. 12.
Burglary
TV’s removed at 11645 Chesterdale, Jan. 12.
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The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Gary Foust, 563-2249 or 563-0289; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 771-7882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141.
Domestic
Male reported at Glensprings Drive, Jan. 9. Male reported at Cedarhill Drive, Jan. 5.
Forgery
Counterfeit bill passed at 490 Sharon West, Jan. 11. Reported at 411 Maple Circle Drive, Jan. 5.
Theft
At 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 11. $150 removed from purse at 11070 Springfield Pike, Jan. 10. $41.58 in gas not paid for at 11620 Springfield Pike, Jan. 12. Credit card removed and used without consent at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 11. Tires and rims valued at $1,795 removed at 33 Kemper Road W., Jan. 12. TV removed at 300 Kemper Road E., Jan. 9. Wireless card removed at 490 Sharon West, Jan. 11.
WYOMING
Arrests/citations
Juvenile, falsification, obstruction official business, curfew, Wyoming at Grove Ave., Jan 21.
Incidents/investigations Theft
Nokia Touch Screen cell phone in pink case taken from auditorium lobby left on bench at Wyoming High School, Pendery Ave., Jan 20.
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