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Kwik Kopy owner Maxine Richardson, right, accepts the Small Business of the Year award from Sharonville Chamber of Commerce President Rich Arnold.
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Extra turn lane onto I-275 to relieve traffic near mall By Kelly McBride
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SPRINGDALE — A road project aimed at relieving traffic congestion near Tri-County Mall will add a turn lane on Ohio 747 as it enters the ramp to westbound Interstate 275. City Council passed an ordinance authorizing Mayor Doyle Webster and Clerk of Council Kathy McNear to enter into a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the highway improvement. The city will pay $5,478 for the $54,780 project, withe re-
mainder covered by a Ohio Public Works Commission Grant of $49,302. The project will alleviate the traffic backup on Ohio 747 at the interstate overpass, City Administrator Derrick Parham said. The ramp also will be widened, with the right lane merging into the left as vehicles enter westbound I-275. Construction is expected to run from June through September. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Springdale.
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On Feb. 11, Mary Ellen Chapman will reach the latest of many milestones in her life. Born in 1912 in Bonsak (Roanoke County) on that date, Mrs. Chapman is an exquisite example of gentility with a beguiling Virginia accent. See Evelyn Perkins column, A3
A full plate Wyoming middle school and high school students have received extra credit for art class assignments, with more than 100 honors in the Scholastic Art competition. The artwork is judged for originality, technical skills and signs of a personal voice or vision, in 28 categories open to teens in grades seven through 12. See Schools, A4
Levy questions Voters in both the Princeton and Wyoming school districts have less than two months to decide whether to support tax increases in their district. What questions do you have about these ballot issues? E-mail questions to tricountypress@communitypress.com, or rmaloney@communitypress.com
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Wyoming Mayor Barry Porter, from left, with CIC Chairman Al Delgado, restaurant owner Dino DiStasi and Attorney Tom Keating, signs a contract during a ceremony Friday, Feb. 3, at the 400 Wyoming Ave. property. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Encore for Gabby’s owner By Kelly McBride
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WYOMING — A restaurant that has been sitting idle for more than four years will open this summer under the new management of a familiar face. Dino DiStasi, who owns Gabby's, bought the property at 400 Wyoming Ave. from the city of Wyoming, and plans to serve an eclectic menu with Mediterranean flavor. Gabby's, at 515 Wyoming Ave., serves American food with Italian flair. DiStasi agreed that the new restaurant will complement, but not compete, with Gabby's. Details of the sale were not available Friday. DiStasi's will include a banquet center, as well as service for smaller parties. The contract was signed at a ceremony Feb. 3, in front of the restaurant. A small crowd that included Dino and Mary Ann DiStasi, Mayor Barry Porter, city officials and elected officials assembled for the signatures. Porter said he was pleased that DiStasi bought the restaurant. "Dino has been so good to the community," Porter said of DiStasi, a Wyoming resident who has contributed to the school district
DiStasi's, at 400 Wyoming Ave., will have an eclectic menu with Mediterranean flavor. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS and other venues in the city. "On behalf of the city, I'm thrilled that Dino has chosen to expand and invest in the community," City Manager Lynn Tetley said. "It means a lot." Formerly Sturkey's and then Encore Bistro, the restaurant closed suddenly in late 2007. The city bought it when it went into foreclosure, and had been searching for a buyer under the guidance of the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) ever since. CIC includes: Chairman Al Delgado, Vice Chairman Chris Harmon, Secretary Jon Boss, Treasurer Tim Cavanaugh, Fred
Robbins, Vice Mayor Lynn Crider, Mayor Barry Porter, Solicitor Frank Klaine and City Manager Lynn Tetley. CIC was created in 1991 to promote and develop economic growth, among other duties, according to the city's master plan. Tom Mellott, who lives and works in Wyoming, is the DiStasis' attorney. "This is an exciting opportunity for both the DiStasis and the city," Mellott said. "It's a great opportunity to take a disused building and bring it to full use." For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Wyoming.
SHARONVILLE — The city administration was commended for its frugal spending practices as Sharonville's auditor reported on spending in 2011. Mark Piepmeier announced to City Council on Tuesday that the city spent $14.4 million, which was 95.5 percent of last year's $15.5 million budget. "All departments spent substantially under budget," Piepmeier told council members. During the Jan. 31 meeting, council prepared for several ordinances, with the first reading of legislation to authorize programs and purchases: » To authorize Safety Service Director Ted Mack to negotiate a contract to buy a staff vehicle for the fire department. It also would allow Mack to dispose of two other vehicles that the city no longer needs. » To authorize Mack to purchase a Motorola emergency radio system through a contract with Mobilcomm. That device is compatible with other equipment already in use by the city. » For a contract with LANrm Technologies to provide information technology support for the city. » To authorize a contract for a public works vehicle. That ordinance also allows Mack to trade in a truck that the department no longer needs. » For a curb and sidewalk program, as well as street repair and painting programs. Council did not discuss the ordinances during the meeting. A second reading Feb. 12 will be followed by a third reading and vote Feb. 26.
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year, will feature more than 20 restaurants and a dozen businesses from the surrounding area. The Feb. 19 event kicks off at noon and runs until 4 p.m. at Princeton High School. Among the restaurants will be Uno Chicago Grill, LaRosa's of Sharonville, Gold Star Chili, Max and Erma's, Iron Horse, Parkers Blue Ash Grill and BJs. "We've got everything from appetizers, across the board, to entrees and desserts," said Rich Arnold, executive director of the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce. "The biggest challenge is when people say to me,
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'there's so much food, I can't try it all, I'm stuffed,'" he said. The event also includes activities for children, Arnold said, such as face painting. "This is something that appeals to all ages, from 2 to 92," he said. "And unlike other Taste events, where you pay at each booth, at this one, you pay once and can enjoy anything and everything." Tickets are $20 at the door, or $17 in advance, at www.tasteofnortherncincinnati.com. Basket themes already assembled include: movie night, bath and body, wine, jewelry, cooking, gardening and beach. among oth-
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Princeton merges leadership By Kelly McBride
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Princeton Schools has consolidated leadership positions at the middle school and high school as the district looks ahead to the combined school complex that's under construction. Jaclyn Cruse will take charge of the high school as William Sprankles expands his duties to oversee the middle school and high school. Marni Durham has taken the helm at Princeton Community Middle School. Cruse and Durham held administration positions at Princeton High School, and Sprankles was the high school principal. Cruse's appointment was approved by the Board
of Education Dec. 15, and Durham has held her post as principal since the beginning of the current school year. It's part of the transition to the combined campus currently under construction. "We are using existing positions to creCruse ate a structure of operations without adding administrative positions in the district," Superintendent Gary Pack said of the decision. "The new six-through-12 complex will insure a seamless transition," he said, "and better serve students and parents with an
aligned curriculum and instructional program." Sprankles said Cruse is filling a critical role in the organizational development of the administrative team. "She is student-centered, a strong instructional leader, and has great vision," he said. "She is extremely innovative and will be a tremendous leader." Cruse is in her fourth year as a Princeton administrator. "Having this opportunity to continue to serve our community as an instructional leader is an honor," Cruse said. "I adore our kids, respect our communities and families and am blessed to a part of the sixthrough-12 administrative team."
Hamilton County Public Health and the city of Blue Ash are looking for volunteers to join the Tristate Medical Reserve Corps. As a registered volunteer, you can be called quickly to assist your community in a crisis. The Tristate Medical Reserves Corps (TMRC) is looking for both medical and nonmedical volunteers. An emergency with which the community may need assistance includes: tornadoes, floods, winter storms, shelters, alternative care sites, reception centers and PODS. A Point of Dispensing Site (PODS) is a location where medications or vaccines will be distributed to residents in Hamilton County. An orientation is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Blue Ash Fire Department, 10647 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. For more information about assisting your neighbors and community during an emergency, visit www.tristatemrc.org. For more information or to attend the orientation , contact Carter Pittman,(513) 9467889 or carter.pittman@hamilton-co.org.
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Young eyes clearly see 100 years milkers when Mary Ellen was 10 or 11 years old. On the way to school, they took milk to a creamery, driving a pickup truck designed for dairy delivery. To keep warm, Mary Ellen snuggled up close to her sister, Dorothy, who drove. Mary Ellen learned to drive at an early age, too. The creamery would steam clean the cans that they drove to school with them. Before the dairy farm, they walked to school. When it snowed, their father took them in a horse drawn sled. As a boy, Ben remembers his grandfather’s gasoline pump that transferred gas to the truck from an underground tank. Mary Ellen graduated from Farmville Virginia State Teacher’s College, and also studied at the University of Virginia and Columbia University. Extra courses taken in high school enabled her to enter Virginia State as a sophomore. She began teaching in Roanoke County Schools in 1932. Except for when she had Ben, she taught grades one to four with 30 children to a classroom for 33 years. Mary Ellen was one of the first to go to Washington, D.C., for Head Start training. Virginia selected her as one of the best to begin the program in the state. She remembers one little boy with a bad speech impediment whom she read and talked to daily until he improved. She married Benjamin E. Chapman in 1940, an attorney and state representative in the Virginia State Legislature for eight years. He served in World War II as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. He was
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The Kiwanis Club of Sharonville is set to serve breakfast at its annual fundraiser for Princeton scholarships. IHOPofSpringdale,and Bob Evans of Sharonville, will cook the meal from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11, at Sharonville Elementary School, 11150 Maple St., in Sharonville.
Ben and Mary Ellen Chapman in her room at Glendale Place Care Center. Notice the beautiful photograph of Mary Ellen in her wedding dress. EVELYN PRESS
home in time for his son’s first birthday. Ben showed me a handsome portrait of him in uniform. Mary Ellen’s room is filled with lovely family photographs. Mary Ellen’s travels include Booth Bay Harbor, Maine; Nags Head, N.C., Salt Lake City and Yellowstone. From 1985, when her husband died, she lived alone in Salem, Virginia until Ben moved her here. Her two grandchildren, Angela and Christy have blessed her with greatgrandchildren Conner and Lauren, and twins Ben and Mia. It would be wonderful if you can send a birthday card to her at Glendale Care Center, 779 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati OH 45215. 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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On Feb. 11, Mary Ellen Chapman will reach the latest of many milestones in her life. Born in 1912 in Bonsak (Roanoke County) on that date, Mrs. Chapman is an exquisite example of gentility with a beguiling Virginia accent. She is alert, responsive, has a wonderful memory and expertly maneuvered her motorized wheelchair. Her son, Ben of Wyoming, graciously shared some of his own memoEvelyn ries. I truly Perkins enjoyed COLUMNIST their company. Mrs. Chapman’s father was a farmer who used an irrigation system and was one of the original truck farmers, taking produce to regular customers and the open-air farmer’s market. Mary Ellen and her three siblings grew up with plenty to do and lots of good, fresh food. About 1919, the children were at their grandmother’s house while their mother kept a dentist appointment. Tragically, their house caught fire. The blaze lit the sky a half-mile away. Neighbors feared the children were in the house. The family lived at the grandmother’s home until her father bought the property adorning their old place. Mary Ellen remembers her mother using a $10 gold piece to buy clothes. Her dad turned the new property into a dairy farm with 100 cows milked by hand until they got electric
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Laura Cress won a Gold Key for her mixed media titled "Country Morning." KELLY MCBRIDE/THE
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Rebecca Kahn Batik won Gold Key and American Visions awards for her painting titled "Alleyway." KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
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WYOMING — Middle school and high school students have received extra credit for art class assignments, with more than 100 honors in the Scholastic Art competition. The artwork is judged for originality, technical skills and signs of a personal voice or vision, in 28 categories open to teens in grades seven through 12. Art teachers Carrie Smith and Laurie Marks are proud of their students, but not surprised at the 79 awards won at the high school level, and 25 awarded to middle school students. "We have an advantage in that art is respected and valued, so when the kids do art work, they do it well," Smith said of the large number of awards. Student work lines the walls at the high school. "When the kids do art work, they do it well," Smith said. "That's a motivation, and that's our culture." Gold Key is the highest level of achievement, and submissions are considered for national-level recognition. Silver Key is achieved by up to 15 percent of submissions. Honorable mention recognizes artistic potential. Rebecca Kahn was named as an American Visions and Voices Nominees. Her submission was one of five works selected from Gold Key winners as the best-ofshow in the region. Marks said the large number of winners reflected the support that creative work receives from the community. “We are very fortunate to have the support of our community in sponsoring our students in this competition," Marks said "The Wyoming School Foundation generously provided funds to offset the cost of the entry fees. "It speaks to the high value our community places on providing art education for our students.” For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Wyoming.
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Lily Grace won a Gold Key for her computer design titled "Acceptance." KELLY MCBRIDE/THE
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Malia Holubeck, right, won an award for her "Self Portrait" and Reagan Raymer won for her drawing "P&G Towers,” to her right. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
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Gold Key Award (23) Lily Grace, design, “Acceptance” Conner Draper, digital art, “The Absence of Thought” Alaina Dressman, digital art, “Utopia!” Brooke Maril, digital art, “Valkyrie” Cori Nelson, digital art, “Longing For Love” Theresa Schweitzer, digital art, “Space” Talia Warm, digital art, “Death of Mickey” Claire Crawford, jewelry, “Tree Pendant” Ingrid Lange, jewelry, architectural pendent Grace Brewer, mixed media, “Viewfinder” Laura Cress, mixed media, “Country Morning” Anna D'Amico, mixed media, “Three By Three” Rowen Durban, mixed media, “Landscape” Ingrid Lange, mixed media, “Curve” Rebecca Kahn, painting, “Alleyway” Olivia Linn, photography, “Catherine” Karsen Shoger, photography, “Swimmer” Madison Stiefbold, photography, “In the Window” Rowen Durban, printmaking, “Abby” Claire Crawford, sculpture, “Cello” Ingrid Lange, sculpture, “New and Old” Karsen Shoger, sculpture, “Self Portrait in Wire” Karsen Shoger, sculpture, “The Thinker in Silverware” Silver Award (15) Olivia Schneider, digital art, “Floating Perception” Alexandria Vamosi, digital art, “Frisky” Anna Baize, jewelry, “Annafornia” Margaret Gilbert, jewelry, “A World in your Hands” Mason Boling, mixed media, “Mountain Lake” Brooke Duncan, mixed media, “Contrasting Symmetry” Ginger Engel, mixed media, “Smokin Turn Tables” James Johnson, mixed media, “Mansion Mystery” Karly Williams, painting, “Self Portrait” Jainie Winter, painting, “Hidden Stairwell” Patrick Dierker, photography, “Bottle Caps” Ariana Effler, photography, “Rosa” Lauren Kent, photography, “Film Noir” Allee Martin, photography, “Marcie” Maddie Briner, sculpture, "Pop Tabs” Honorable mention (39) Emma Komrska, architecture, “Stairs” Kelsey Maxwell, architecture, “The Stone Walkway” Molly Meyer, ceramics & glass, “Torso” Emily Hughes, design, “Be Happy” Molly Felner, digital art, “Flip Flop Upside Down” Hannah Fraik, digital art, “Machines” Julia McGrath, digital art, “The Umbrella” Brett Miller, digital art, “Rose Ripple” Anna Baize, jewelry, “A Tear for Morgan” Parker Chalmers, jewelry, “The Weather Monster” Edward Farrow, jewelry, “Shifting” Andrew Renggli, jewelry,
“Overlapped” Grace Brewer, mixed media “Microphone” Erin Lewis, mixed media, “Willow Trees” Brooke Maril, mixed media, “Blue Door” Christina Nahas, mixed media, “Series of Emotion” Christina Nahas, mixed media, “Jazz” Daija Williams, mixed media, “Sover Tree” Daija Williams, mixed media, “Guitarra Ardiendo” Rachel Boué, painting, “Untitled” Rebecca Kahn, painting, “Arches" Meagan Lawler, painting, “Rainy Days And Mondays” Julia McGrath, painting, “I Baroque My Violin” Rachel Rodrigue, painting,”Snow Tree” Lindsay Wang, painting, “Snow” Patrick Dierker, photography, “Floating Leaf” Ariana Effler, photography, “Glisten” Katie Nance, photography, “Crosley Interior” Cynthia Reinecke, photography, “Scarf” Chris Walker, photography, “Cherry Sunburst” Annie Gallick, printmaking, “Pastel Repetition” Katie Horn, printmaking, “Sophia Grace and Rosie” Patrick Dierker, sculpture, “3-D Picasso” Trevor Hackett, sculpture, “African Black Stone” Trevor Hackett, sculpture, “Cubed People” Meredith Hennessey, sculpture, “Origami in 3D” Gabby Potvin, sculpture, “The Bicycle” Brittany Sena, sculpture, “Paper Clip Vessel” Brittany Sena, sculpture, “Red Box”
Wyoming Middle School awards Gold Key Award (7) Malia Holubeck, design, “Self Portrait” Jena Robison, digital art, “Should I Go With the Pack?” Reagan Raymer, drawing, "P&G Towers" Alex Woosley, mixed media, "What a Wonderful World" Kelsey Jobalia, printmaking, “Manipulated Feathers” Taylor Persley, printmaking, “Odd Orchids” Reagan Raymer, printmaking, "Rocky Mountains” Silver Award (4) Ethan Glassman, mixed media, “Pear” Katie Zackerman, mixed media, "The Puzzled Leaf" Gavin Sheerajin, printmaking, "Surreality" Zoe Throop, printmaking, "Trees" Honorable mention (14) Olivia Ardo, design, "Dream" Melissa Campbell, digital art, “Striped Oasis” Ean Casada, drawing, "Tyler Davidson" Rain Chou, drawing, "Serpentine Solstice" Audrey Eyman, drawing, "Contemporary Arts Center" Elizabeth Fischer, drawing, “Thoughts” Jaden Shapiro, drawing, "Hungriness" Alexis Blum, mixed media, "The Ascent" Lauren Davis, mixed media, "Music Hall" Audrey Eyman, mixed media, "Contemporary Arts Center in Cut Paper" Elizabeth Fischer, mixed media, “Beautiful’ Macey Fleming, mixed media, "Time in Space" Isabelle Judge, mixed media, “Flower Power” Murphy Mclaughli, printmaking
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WYOMING — Not unlike most sports at Wyoming, the boys bowling team is made up of diverse group of students involved in multiple activities. With just one junior and two sophomores, the group is largely consists of freshmen with eight. The four seniors on Connie Pollington’s squad are Alex Mangas, Evan Waller, Matt Brown and Jack Meier. “They’re great kids,” Pollington said. “Matt and Jack (Meier) are my senior captains this year, and they’ve been very instrumental in bringing up my freshmen. They’re handing down their knowledge, taking these kids under their wings and teaching them what they know.” Brown and Meier also are schooled in time management with their hectic schedules. “Matt gets involved in a lot of stuff,” Pollington said. “He does a lot at the school. He does fundraisers for cancer, he’s involved in band. He’s just a well-rounded individual.” When not making strikes and spares for the Cowboys, Meier makes splashes for the Wyoming dive team. Brett Miller from the girls team also dives,
Freshman Jeremy Smucker has got the Cowboys out of some jams with key games for Wyoming. THANKS TO ROD APFELBECK Away from the springboards and in the alleys, both Meier and Miller have achieved high series for their respective teams. Pollington is used to rotation of talent. She’s fine with sharing her athletes, even though others would prefer to have them around 100 percent of the time. “Sometimes the other coaches are like, ‘Do you really have to go to bowling?’” Pollington said laughing. “They (the kids) really do try to handle their dual sports diplomatically.” And, if you were wondering, Pollington doesn’t have to deal with wet hair and towels at the
lanes, Meier and Miller usually practice bowling after school and dive later. “They’re big kids,” Pollington said. “(In) bowling, you get the mechanics and then you kind of have to figure out your own style.” Of her numerous freshmen, Jeremy Smucker and Evan Emanuelson have had some eyeopening moments for Wyoming. “He (Emanuelson) had a 235 against Harrison,” Pollington said. “One of the best teams in the city - I did a double take on the scoreboard.” Recently, Smucker pre-
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served a Wyoming victory with a notable score and high series. “Jeremy was a surprise,” Pollington said. “It’s his first 200 game. All of these kids are improving their average as they go.” Both squads do their “heavy rolling” out of Brentwood Bowl, including Rachel Viacava who’s led the Cowboys numerous times this season. “She just started bowling over the summer,” Pollington said. “She has a guy up there (Brentwood) that took her under his wing and taught her everything he knows. She takes everything to heart and listens and does what she needs to do. She’s like a sponge; she absorbs information and runs with it.” Ginger Engel, like Viacava, is a junior and is in her third year on the team. “She’s kind of like a 150-ish bowler and she just had a 200,” Pollington said. For now, Wyoming bowls without a league. Pollington and other coaches are trying to get the Cincinnati Hills League to recognize bowling. Taylor, Deer Park, Reading and Wyoming all field teams from the CHL. “We take on the top teams,” Pollington said. “We’ve gone against Sycamore, Harrison and Oak Hills. We see what we can do. I believe it improves us.”
Local student athletes signed their national letters of intent to continue playing their respective sports at the college level during signing day ceremonies Feb. 1.
Princeton student athletes, from left, Jeremy Robinson (football, Morehead State), Jhalil Croley (football, Bowling Green), Trey Watkins (football, Morehead State), Daryan Martin (football, Akron), Morgan Bullock (soccer, California University of Pennsylvania), William Eddings (football, Northland Community and Technical), Tony Hendrix (football, Morehead State), Darian Nelson (football, Northland Community and Technical) Dashaun Whaley (football, Northland Community and Technical), Claudia Saunders (Track and cross country, Stanford), Alton Reisen (soccer, Olivet Nazarene University), Nick Walz (water polo, Notre Dame College), Cory Wright (football, Shawnee State) and Darius Pritchett (football, Morehead State) signed national letters of intent Feb. 1. THANKS TO CHRIS THOMPSON Wyoming High School's 2012 signing class poses Feb. 1. Left to right are Max Kadish, Furman baseball; Terry Davis, Miami University football; Larson Graham, Duquesne football; Abby Gibbons, Butler swimming; Sarah Gibbons, Butler swimming; Emily Fraik, Maryland volleyball; Michelle Jolson, Brown soccer; Dennis Austin, Findlay football; and Emily Stites, William and Mary track/cross country. THANKS TO SCOTT KAUFMAN
bowl down the stretch By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com
SHARONVILLE — With a 12-5 overall record, Princeton High School head bowling coach Garry Wilson likes what he’s seen from the Vikings this winter. A freshman, Adam Wagers, leads the team with a 193.6 average. His high game of the year includes a 244 he tossed against Reading earlier in the season. “He’s done real well. He’s young, and there is still stuff he needs to work on…but I put him in the anchor spot and he’s handled it well,” Wilson said. Kyle Sellers, who is one of the team’s juniors usually in the starting lineup, has also bowled a stellar season. He’s second on the team with a 182.5 average and he’s thrown over 270 twice. He rolled a 276 during the Hamilton Big Blue tournament in December. He bettered that mark with a 279 during the squad’s win over Edgewood, Feb. 2. Along with junior Adeleke Ademuyewo, who’s averaging 174.2 pins per game, Princeton’s juniors could have the potential to advance come postseason tournament time, according to Wilson. Bowling, much like swimming, cross country and track is unique in that competitors compete individually, for the greater good of the team. “I want them to all bowl their own game, and it will come together,” Wilson said. “If each one concentrates on what they are doing, and work on their own game, it will help the team out.” Other bowlers who have made an impact this year include sophomore Chris Gregory (179.5) and freshman Alex Bronson (174.9). The Vikings have won nine of their last 11 matches since the start of 2012. Defeats have come at the hands of GMC rivals Mason and Middletown. And despite the Vikings’ 4-5 record in league play, Wilson said the team is upbeat as it heads into the final regular season matches of the winter. This mentality is important since confidence plays such an integral part of success, according to Wilson. “As long as they stay confident and don’t get their head down with them being young…they have the ability to hang with anybody, if they concentrate,” Wilson said
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MVP
» This week’s nod goes to Princeton guard Deion Isham, who scored a combined 38 points during wins over Lakota East and Sycamore.
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» Check out a photo gallery from signing day to see where local student athletes will be attending college at Preps.Cincinnati.com.
Highlight reel » Reporter
Scott
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caught up with University of Cincinnati head football coach Butch Jones and chatted about local recruits from Colerain and La Salle. Visit Cincinnati.com/blogs/ preps to view Jones’ comments. » What role does social media play in the recruiting process? See what the Press Preps writers think by visiting Cincinnati.com/ blogs/preps.
Boys basketball
» Princeton defeated Lakota East, 63-39, Jan. 27. Deion Isham led the Vikings with 19 points. The Vikings picked up another GMC win with a 60-50 triumph over Sycamore, Jan. 31. Isham led the team with 19 points.
Girls basketball
» Princeton defeated Colerain, 59-46, Jan. 28. Kelsey Mitchell led the Vikings with 19 points. Princeton improved to 13-3 with the win. » Wyoming routed Reading 41-25 Jan. 28. Senior Shannon O’Hara led with 12 points. Michelle Jolson scored 19 points as Wyoming beat Summit Country Day 45-30 Jan. 30. Wyoming foiled Finneytown Feb. 1, 59-33. Jolson lit the Wildcats up for 30 points.
Boys swimming
» Wyoming won the Cincinnati Hills League championship
Jan. 28 at Mariemont. Eric Lethander won the 200 freestyle, Pat Dierker won the 50 freestyle and Jonathan Rutter won the 100 breaststroke. The Cowboys also won the 400 freestyle relay.
Girls swimming
» Ursuline won the GGCL Swimming championships with a mark of 427.5. The Lions edged out St. Ursula by 126 points. Temarie Tomley was named the swimmer of the meet.
Wrestling
» Princeton sophomore A.J. Kowal took first place in the 132pound division at the Milford Invitational, Jan. 28.
» Wyoming was seventh at the Miami Trace McDonald’s Invitational Jan. 28. Brian Anderson was eighth at 126; Corbin Guggenheim fifth at 132; Mikey Gonzalez second at 145; Josh Sagan fifth at152; Alour Nyamor fifth at 170; Cedric Simmons sixth at 195 and Adam Blum second at 285.
Boys bowling
» Princeton defeated Roger Bacon, 2,251-2,228, Jan. 30 Freshman Adam Wagers led the Vikings with a 367 high series.
Tweets from the beat
» @PressPrepsMel: Fourteen Princeton athletes sign with colleges of choice
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Thank you Princeton voters
Thank you for having the foresight in the past to fund our public schools to fully meet the needs of all students. We had two sons graduate from Princeton High School in the past 10 years. They benefited from outstanding programs available in academics, art, music, athletics, and other extracurriculars. They were encouraged and supported by teachers and coaches who nurtured their special interests. They were exceptionally well prepared for the rigors of college study because of their Princeton experiences. Princeton is now at a crossroads. Our schools are facing serious financial difficulties due to changes in state funding. We are in danger of losing the Princeton Advantage that we have come to expect in our schools. Please join me in voting to support the operating levy on the ballot March 6. I will vote yes to ensure that current and future Vikings have the same exceptional experiences that the vision and support of previous voters provided to our family. Terri Jones Wood Glendale
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Super PACs a corrupting influence on American politics In this presidential election cycle, we are experiencing, for the first time, the influence of Super PACs. They can raise as much money as they want. They can spend as much money as they want Super PACs exist because of Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 ruling against limits on spending by independent political action committees. The court said that as long as these committees were independent and didn't give money to candidates, they had no limit at all on what they could spend based on the principle of free speech. Candidates are allowed to fund raise for these supposedly wholly independent committees. Close aides, fundraisers, and relatives of the candidates run the Super PACs. The court did not anticipate the extent to which PAC spending is closely
tied to the candidates. U.S. Sen. John McCain blasted the Supreme Court's Citizen United decision which has given rise to the Super PACs and allows corporations to funnel as much money as they'd like into our elections. Sen. McCain (who Richard has been a Schwab long time COMMUNITY PRESS advocate for GUEST COLUMNIST campaign finance reform) said the court's ruling was, "one of the worst decisions I have ever seen." He went on to say, "I predict to you that there will be huge scandals associated with this huge flood of money." Restore Our Future, a Super PAC supporting former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney;
Make Us Greater Again, a Super PAC supporting Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and Winning Our Future, a Super Pac supporting former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, have already spent millions on predominantly negative attack adds and have had a significant impact on the Republican presidential nomination process. A Super PAC has been established to support President Barack Obama's re-election. In addition, there are dozens upon dozens of Super PACs that will be supporting or attacking congressional candidates. This presidential election year will be a corrosive year because of the toxic influence of Super PACs. People are going to be offended on all sides - conservatives, moderates, and liberals - to see how these PACs taint and change America's electoral process. The Supreme Court was
wrong in thinking you could have independent spending that was going to be totally independent of candidates. If it's wholly independent, it can't be corrupting. Problem is when someone gives $5 million to Winning Our Future, Newt Gingrich knows exactly who it is. The Supreme Court's narrow decision, where they voted 5-4 to say corporations are people and money is speech, needs to be reversed or scaled back. Money is not speech; money can stifle speech. Corporations are important, but they're not people. Richard O. Schwab was formerly associate head of school, and middle school head, Cincinnati Country Day School. He is currently neighborhood team leader, Glendale Organizing For America Community Team (www.gofact.blogspot.com)
Mentors sought for foster children Since the Higher Education Mentoring Initiative began in 2009, 100 percent of the foster children paired with a mentor have graduated high school. Most are successfully attending college. Considering that nationally less than 60 percent of foster children complete high school and only 3 percent earn college degrees, the success of HEMI to date is nothing short of amazing. The success can be attributed directly to the most important part of HEMI: the 37 mentors who make time each week to guide, encourage and befriend the foster children in the program. But in order to continue its success, HEMI needs your help. As HEMI enters its third year,
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County, Job and Family Services, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State and Great Oaks to address this need and HEMI was formed. Each year, HEMI couples mentors with juniors or seniors in high school about to “ageout” of the foster care system. Many foster children have never had a serious conversation about higher education. The mentor’s goal is to expose the foster child to the possibility of higher education and actively encourage the student through each step. Mentors commit to at least two hours of personal interaction each week with their student. Once a month, they attend a HEMI social activity. They are also expected to be
available via telephone, email, texting, etc. The most effective mentors are able to engage in a relationship based on trust and understanding. Becoming a mentor is a long-term commitment, but by helping a student achieve his or her educational goals, you can make an unimaginable difference. For more information, please call Program Coordinator Annie Schellinger at 513556-4368 or email annie.schellinger@uc.edu. Moira Weir was appointed director of Hamilton County Job and Family Services after a career with the agency that started in 1993 as a social worker in Children's Services. She is a Hyde Park resident.
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Following the tragic murder of three Philadelphia boys last month, Mayor Michael A. Nutter urged a restoration of social order and responsible parenting. He scolded Philadelphia’s youth and their parents, as well as the murder suspect, telling them not to “act like idiots and assholes.” “Seven young people, somewhere between 14 and 16 years old, on a Tuesday night, a school night, are out in a car going somewhere to have a fight with some other teenager. That is completely insane, it is irresponsible. Parents have to know where their children are and what they are doing,” the mayor said. Though Nutter directed his words to Philadelphians, his message applies to the nation and especially President Obama. American out-of-wedlock births recently hit a record high of 40 percent, an unsustainable rate for any healthy community. Yet the president
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and education system; but his blunt approach to curtailing the city’s crime – and most importantly, assessing the underlying causes – has garnered national attention. On Aug. 7, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia, the mayor delivered a stinging indictment of teen crime in response to recent attacks in Center City. He did not stop with rebuking flash mobs. Instead, he called out parents for failing to discipline their children. He called out absent fathers for neglecting to provide moral instruction. He called out young African-Americans for scraggly attire, rude manners, and slovenly speech. The mayor’s straight talk met resounding applause and standing ovations from parishioners. Mayor Nutter’s rhetoric unites the two-parent family structure with a flourishing political community. The explicit message to Philadelphia: cracking down on crime demands adult responsibility in
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award winners announced
The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2012 winners of its most prestigious awards: » Sharonville Chamber Business Person of the Year; » Sharonville Chamber Small Business of the Year; » Sharonville Chamber Large Business of the Year; » Sharonville Chamber Volunteer of the Year; » Sharonville Corporate Citizen of the Year; “We began soliciting nominees for the 2012 Sharonville Business Appreciation and Awards Event about three months ago.” Sharonville Chamber President Rich Arnold said. “The response was awesome – the number of quality nominations was staggering. The caliber of the nominees made it excruciatingly difficult to pick a winner. I consider all the nominees as winners as they wouldn’t have been nominated if they weren’t successful companies and people” The event was at the new Sharonville Convention Center and was attended by 230 people. Some of the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce highlights were: » Sharonville Chamber switched from a volunteer run organization to a staffed organization in September 2007; » has grown from 80 members too just short of 300 members; » holds a minimum of three events every month; » provides cost saving, unusual benefits for all the employees of their members; The 2012 Sharonville Chamber Business Person of the Year was awarded to Candance Gunnarsson. The Sharonville Chamber Business Person of the Year is presented to the Chamber member who has demonstrated sound vision and leadership. The nominee has contributed to growth, innovation, and demonstrated good business citizenship Gunnarsson is the president & founder of S2 Statistical Solutions. S2 Statistical Solutions specializes in generating and interpreting evidence from large databases for medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical organizations. Gunnarsson started S2 about seven years ago in her home. Since then, S2 has grown to 15 full-time staff. Gunnarsson continually thinks outside the box to develop novel statistical approaches to best meet her clients’ needs. She encourages her staff to take risks and explore new approaches to solve problems, and she leads by example, encouraging her employees to be strong thinkers and innovators. The 2012 Sharonville Chamber Large Business of the Year was awarded to Perfection Group Inc. The Sharonville Chamber Large Business of the Year is presented to an active Chamber member who has demonstrated leadership, growth, and innovation. This business has helped create interest and has had a positive impact on the Sharonville community. The Perfection Group is a third generation HVAC Green Building contractor that designs, installs, and services mechanical and environmental systems. They focus on energy efficient facility operations for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers throughout the Mid-
Accepting award on behalf of Candance Gunnarsson as Sharonville Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the year are Dr. Tina Hunter, left, and Peter Mallow, right. Chamber President Rich Arnold is at left. THANKS TO RICH ARNOLD
Perfection Group officials John Albrecht, Todd Albrecht and Jack Albrecht accept the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce's Large Business of the YearAward from Chamber President Rich Arnold, left. THANKS TO RICH ARNOLD
Kwik Kopy owner Maxine Richardson, right, accepts the Small Business of the Year award from Sharonville Chamber of Commerce President Rich Arnold. THANKS TO RICH ARNOLD
Steve Majchszak, right, a business development specialist for Ameridian Specialty Services, receives the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award from Chamber President Rich Arnold. THANKS TO
Sharonville Chamber of Commerce President Rich Arnold, left, presents the group's Corporate Citizen of the Year Award to Jonathan Arroyo of Costco. THANKS TO RICH ARNOLD
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west and South. The Perfection Group fully supports the Sharonville community and Chamber by partnering with Sharonville vendors whenever possible. In addition to ongoing participation in Chamber activities, they hosted a “Business After Hours” in October and
Wendy Clouser, human resources director, serves on the Sharonville Chamber Board of Directors. 2011 marked Perfection Group’s 60th anniversary and they celebrated by giving back to the community. They raised money for Kids Against Hunger &
Crayons to Computers, donated school supplies and toys to local children, adopted a local family for Christmas, and more! The 2012 Sharonville Chamber Small Business of the Yearwas awarded to Kwik Kopy The Sharonville Chamber Small Business of the Year is pre-
sented to an active Chamber member who has demonstrated leadership, growth, and innovation. This business has helped create interest and has had a positive impact on the Sharonville community. Kwik Kopy, owned by Maxine Richardson, is an award winning, full service, light commercial business printer offering offset printing, four-color process, digital color, high speed copying, bindery, typesetting and custom graphic design. Richardson is the face of Kwik Kopy. She is always looking for ways to help others improve their business, and smart people listen to what she recommends. Kwik Kopy, Richardson, and her team are known as people you can trust. She is a strong advocate for the Chamber. They support Chamber events through donations and attendance. Maxine is a sought-after professional that helps others improve their business with innovative ideas. Maxine has been instrumental in bringing in many new members as well. The 2012 Sharonville Chamber Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Steve Majchszak The Sharonville Chamber Award is presented to a person who is a local community resident or an employee of a member firm of the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce. This honors an individual who provides an extraordinary level of volunteerism or service to the Chamber and/or the community. Steve Majchszak is the business development specialist for Ameridian Specialty Services. Ameridian is a full service general contracting firm specializing in commercial roof installation and maintenance. Since Majchszak became active in the Chamber, he has graciously served on the Ambassador Committee, accepted an appointment to the Sharonville Chamber Board of Directors and helped with the Shop with a Cop Program. He naturally goes out of his way to be helpful and caring in a kind and gracious way. He is the friendly face of the Chamber at many events. The 2012 Sharonville Chamber Corporate Citizen of the Year was awarded to Costco The Sharonville Chamber Award is presented to a person who is a local community resident or an employee of a member firm of the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce. This honors an individual who provides an extraordinary level of volunteerism or service to the Chamber and/or the community. Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing their members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. When Jonathan Arroyo learned Kids Against Hunger had a dire need for food for impoverished children, he and his team, including GM Tracie Powers, jumped into action. Costco members were encouraged to donate a 50-pound bag of rice at the time of check out, and Kids Against Hunger matched the donation. Through the efforts of Costco members, employees and Kids Against Hunger, 110,000 pounds of U.S. long-grain rice was donated. They provided more than 1.3 million meals for children in need. This effort not only helped starving children, it also helped create U.S. jobs by utilizing US raised rice.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, FEB. 9 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Opening reception is free and refreshments will be served. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.
Films Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. "La Rafle.", Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Award-winning international films. Festival pass: $75. Single films: $10, $8 members. Through Feb. 16. 722-7226; www.jointhej.org/filmfestival. Amberley Village.
Holiday - Valentine’s Day Girl’s Night Out, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Little Red Gift Shop, 7925 Remington Road, Book signing with Cheri Brinkman, wine, snacks, chocolates, shopping, discounts, raffle and prizes. Free. 891-5111. Montgomery.
Lectures Life Before, During and After the Holocaust, 11 a.m.-noon Weekly through Feb. 23., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Discuss life before, during and after the Holocaust. Jewish refugee from Germany speaks about his experiences growing up in Nazi Germany, concentration camp survivor speaks about his experiences during the Holocaust and a member of the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education presents on "Lives After,” the challenges and triumphs of the survivors of the Holocaust who rebuilt their lives in Cincinnati. Family friendly. $15. Reservations recommended. Presented by The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education. 247-1330. Montgomery.
Music - Acoustic Tom Laskey, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, 772-3333. Glendale.
On Stage - Comedy Chris Porter, 8 p.m. $10, $5 college and military night. Ages 18 and up., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Special engagement; no coupons or passes accepted. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, 7131 Plainfield Road, Learn about newest Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Tour facility and meet teachers. See how children get exposure to wide range of materials and activities in science, geography, math, language, art, music and practical life. Free. Reservations required. Through Feb. 17. 697-9021; www.little-sprouts.org. Deer
Park. Academic Fair, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Parents and students learn more about what Sycamore offers students. Highlights course offerings, changes in 9-12 curriculum, credit flexibility opportunities and exhibits on extracurricular opportunities. Teachers, administrators and counselors available to answer questions and provide tours of building. Free. 686-1770; www.sycamoreschools.org. Montgomery.
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 800-0164. Montgomery.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.
Benefits A Russian Winter’s Night, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Peterloon Estate, 8605 Hopewell Road, Gourmet Russian dinner, music by St. Nicholas Balalaika Orchestra, vodka tasting and live auction. Benefits campaign to build new church and Russian American Cultural Center in Loveland. $1,000 table, $300 couple, $200 single. Registration required. Presented by St. George Russian Orthodox Church. 831-0737; www.stgeorgeroc.org. Indian Hill.
Business Classes Social Media for Business Professionals: Connections, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Cincinnati State Workforce Development Center, 10100 Reading Road, Learn essential elements of LinkedIn and Facebook. Learn to use the channels effectively for business. Descriptions of all 4 three-hour classes in the series available online. Ages 21 and up. $69. Registration required. Presented by Institute for Social Media at Cincinnati State’s Workforce Development Center. 569-1643; www.cincinnatistate.edu/wdc/training-andcareer-development/socialmedia/copy_of_marketing-forsocial-media. Evendale.
Dining Events Friday Night’s Dinner Out, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Downstairs. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fish, side items, soup and chili available. Specialty sandwich each week. 733-9926. Reading. Opera, Wine and Dine, 6:30 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, 8400 Blome Road, Cincinnati Opera performs selections from "Porgy
and Bess." Followed by low country dinner paired with specially selected wines. $60. 793-2787; www.greenacres.org. Indian Hill.
Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, Carefully selected flight of five wines in tasting room. Taste one or all five, most are just $1 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming. Grand Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Valentine’s Day theme. $25., Kroger Harper’s Point, 11390 Montgomery Road, Reservations required. Presented by Kroger Co. valerie.rink@stores.kroger.com. Symmes Township.
Music - Acoustic Mandorla, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Duo with Spring Starr Pillow and Randy Weeks. Free. 7723333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale.
Nature Sunset at Glenwood, 5:30 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Cotswold Visitor Center. Bring mug and watch sun go down over landscape. Hot chocolate provided. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
On Stage - Comedy Chris Porter, 8 p.m. $16. Ages 18 and up., 10:30 p.m. $16. Ages 18 and up., Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
On Stage - Theater The Rape of the Belt, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Comedy. Heracles arrives at the home of the Amazons to steal the royal jewels and finds the ladies will not surrender it, nor will they fight to defend it. The Heroes are bewildered. Hera decides to intervene and turns the Amazon queen-dom upside down as the heretofore peaceful women prepare for war. Ages 18 and up. $12, $11 seniors and students. Presented by Tri-County Players. Through Feb. 11. 471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org. Sharonville. War, 7 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Play examines how aggression and violence permeate youth culture as four young men struggle with the pressures of competitiveness, anger and vulnerability. Registration required. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 948-1900; www.cincyplay.com. Wyoming.
Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 Dining Events Spaghetti Dinner, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, Fellowship Hall. Spaghetti and meatballs with homemade sauce, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. $8, $3 children. 791-7631. Deer Park. Battle of the Beans, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Information on vanilla and chocolate beans including history, facts, fiction and impact their respective flavors have had on the world. Taste test to vote for winner. Includes exhibits and crafts. $5. Registration required by Feb. 8. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.
Exercise Classes The rolling hills of Glenwood Gardens create a dynamic view at sunset. Enjoy this time of day at the Sunset at Glenwood program at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Parents and children can bring their favorite cup and meet at the Cotswold Visitor Center. Hot Chocolate will be provided. This program is free. Glenwood Gardens is at 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. FILE PHOTO
Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Ballroom. $5. 907-3512. Sharonville.
Films Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. "Naomi.", Mayerson JCC, Festival pass: $75. Single films: $10, $8 members.
722-7226; www.jointhej.org/ filmfestival. Amberley Village.
Home & Garden Beekeeping Basics: Hive Building, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Basics of beekeeping, from building frames to early-season care of an existing colony. Hands-on opportunity to prepare your hive for spring. Free. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
Music - Acoustic Anna and Milovan, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Free. 772-3333. Glendale.
Music - Blues Sonny’s Solo Blues, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Foley’s Irish Pub, 200 W. Benson St., 948-9163. Reading.
Music - R&B Basic Truth, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., McLevy’s Pub, 8512 Market Place Lane, Ages 21 and up. Free. 793-1980; basictruth.webs.com. Montgomery. Metro City All Stars, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Free. 247-9933; deshas.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.
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SUNDAY, FEB. 12 Clubs & Organizations Greater Cincinnati Decorative Painters Meeting and Class, 11:45 a.m. Class: acrylic Rosemaled snowflake ornament taught by Carol Cole of Terrace Park., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Open to all painters and all experience levels and new members and guests. Art class with a fee follows meeting. Family friendly. Free. Registration and fee required for classes. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists. 522-1154. Springfield Township.
Cooking Classes
The Rape of the Belt, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, $12, $11 seniors and students. 471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org. Sharonville.
Beer Making 101, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Sunflower Room in the Interpretive Building. Chris Gordy and Dan Schoeneberg talk about history of brewing in America and teach basics of brewing from scratch in your own home. Making standard wheat beer and older recipe for short beers. Learn about different grains, ingredients and equipment needed. Ages 21 and up. $50. Registration required. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.
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Tween Scene, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Planned by and for tweens. Evening of food and activities in pool, gym and game room. Grades 6-8. $27, $20 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village. Hang at the J, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Games, swimming, crafts, movie, special activities and child-friendly dinner. Bring swimsuit and towel. Grades K-5. $27, $20 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village. Y WEEK Open House, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Blue Ash YMCA, 5000 YMCA Drive, Cycle-A-Thon. Free. Presented by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. 791-5000; www.myy.org. Blue Ash.
Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. "Melting Away.", Mayerson JCC, Festival pass: $75. Single films: $10, $8 members. 722-7226; www.jointhej.org/filmfestival. Amberley Village.
On Stage - Comedy Chris Porter, 8 p.m. $16. Ages 21 and up., 10:30 p.m. $16. Ages 21 and up., Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
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Seminars 2nd Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Merrill Lynch, 5151 Pfeiffer Road, Suite 100, Workshop provides information and resources for women at all stages of divorce.before, during and after. Presented by attorneys, financial professionals and family therapists. Presenters include: Karen Levy; Beth Silverman; Sherri Slovin; Mary Ellen Malas; Kyra Raimey; Erinn McKee Hannigan; Marie Hill; Susan Steinberg; Fran Hendrick. Free. Presented by 2nd Saturday Cincinnati. 833-1518. Blue Ash.
Shopping Cupid’s Mad Dash Valentines Day Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Crafters and vendors on site with wide variety of handmade and oneof-a-kind items. Jewelry, purses, gift sets, children’s items and more. Free. Presented by Function Conjunction. 405-3085. Sharonville.
Special Events Macy’s Arts Sampler, 10 a.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Dance, theater, music and art. Professional musicians playing from School House Symphony, Art School- VIVA Open House, Musik Kids will move, groove, sing, play simple percussion instruments and do simple folk dances, Ballet, Tap, and Hip-Hop Mini-Classwith Wyoming Dance Academy, PreSchool Dance Party with Wyoming Dance Academy, Suzuki Violin performance and workshop, and Vintage Dance with Flying Cloud Academy of vintage Dance. Free. Presented by ArtsWave. 948-1900; www.theartswave.org. Wyo-
Holiday - Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Dinner with your sweetheart and/or friends. Pork Chops or Chicken Breast and gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies, roll and butter. Desserts for purchase. Benefits Auxiliary programs. Family friendly. $8, $4 ages 10 and under. 733-9926. Reading.
Lectures Rod Sidley: Technique and Inspiration, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., The Twins’ House, 272 Compton Road, Wyoming artist gives presentation on inspiration and technique in his role as an architect, photographer and woodworker. Free. Presented by Mill Creek Art Connection. 325-9762. Wyoming.
Music - Benefits Autism Rocks 3, 1 p.m. Music by Cincinnati Sinners, Prizoner, Sonny Moorman and 13:30. Band line up subject to change., Bar Seventy-One, 8850 Governors Hill Drive, Silent auction and raffle by Chrome Divas. Benefits Cincinnati Center for Autism Scholarship Fund. $20, $10 ages 12 and under. Presented by Cincinnati Center for Autism. 774-9697; www.rockinforautism.com. Symmes Township.
Music - Classical Valley Concert Series, 4 p.m. Chancel Choir Concert., Presbyterian Church of Wyoming, 225 Wyoming Ave., Free, donations accepted. Dinner Dance reservations required. 821-8735. Wyoming. Valentine’s Concert, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 10345 Montgomery Road, Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s version of From the Top with Young Artist Competition winners: Anne Richardson, cello, and pianists Kevin Bao, Caroline Gao and Lucy Hattemer playing Mozart, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Saint Saens and Tchaikovsky. Free. Presented by Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. 549-2197; www.bamso.org. Montgomery.
Nature What’s That Tree?, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Learn
about winter tree identification and take a hike. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
On Stage - Comedy Chris Porter, 8 p.m. $10, $5 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up., Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
MONDAY, FEB. 13 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.
Clubs & Organizations Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Community United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. Through June 25. 351-5005; cincinnati.toastmastersclubs.org. Madeira.
Films Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. "The Debt.", Mayerson JCC, Festival pass: $75. Single films: $10, $8 members. 722-7226; www.jointhej.org/ filmfestival. Amberley Village.
Health / Wellness Hearing Solutions Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hearing Solutions Blue Ash, 9741 Kenwood Road, Free hearing screening and evaluation. Demonstrations of new invisible hearing aid with Chris Chimielewski, hearing expert. For seniors. Free. Presented by Hearing Solutions by Ellis-Scott & Associates. 248-1944. Blue Ash.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.
Clubs & Organizations Tri State County Animal Response Team Volunteer Meeting and Training, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Screening of "The Elephant in the Living Room," a documentary focusing on exotic animal ownership and its surrounding issues in Ohio. Discussion following screening., Best Friends Pet Care, 11216 Gideon Lane, Screening of "The Elephant in the Living Room," a documentary focusing on exotic animal ownership and its surrounding issues in Ohio. Discussion following screening. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Tri State County Animal Response Team. Through April 10. 702-8373; www.tristatecart.com. Sycamore Township.
Films Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. "La Rafle.", Mayerson JCC, Festival pass: $75. Single films: $10, $8 members. 722-7226; www.jointhej.org/ filmfestival. Amberley Village.
Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Jewish Hospital, 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Fifteenminute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. 686-3300. Kenwood Hearing Solutions Open House , 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hearing Solutions Blue Ash, Free. 248-1944. Blue Ash.
Holiday - Valentine’s Day Anti-Valentine’s Day Party, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Win Place or Show, Ages 21 and up. Free. 777-2920; www.wpssportsbar.com. West Chester Township.
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Special meal, treat for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day brings back memories of my first real box of candy. My boyfriend, Jim, came with two velvet heartshaped boxes of Rita Brach’s Heikenfeld candy RITA’S KITCHEN from the corner drug store. One was for me and the other for my mom. Pretty cool. I learned a valuable lesson: Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts!
Scott Bien’s Valentine’s Day city chicken and special smashed potatoes I enjoy meeting young people who are cooking simply for the love of it. Scott Bien, a West-side reader, does just that. As Scott told me: “While my education is in law, my passion lies in cooking.” I asked Scott to create an easy, but elegant, Valentine’s dinner. Scott’s philosophy is if you love the person you are cooking for and love what you are doing, you are already half way to a delicious Valentine’s Day dish. (He also shared a fabulous recipe for a mango chicken curry on my blog, Cooking with Rita, on Cincinnati.com).
chicken leg. Scott gets his made at Humbert’s Meats on Winton Road. Humbert’s puts five one-inch cubes of pork on each skewer. Scott buys six skewers of pork and here’s how he makes them: Roll each in flour seasoned to taste with salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper and curry powder. Sauté in extra-virgin olive oil until all sides are golden but not cooked through. Wrap each with raw bacon and bake at 350 until bacon is crispy. Scott’s took about 60 minutes. I would check after 30 minutes because ovens vary.
Smashed potatoes 3 lbs. red (new) potatoes, quartered, boiled and kept warm ½ pound bacon, fried and crumbled (save some for garnish) ½ medium yellow onion, diced 4 green onions, sliced (save some for garnish) 8 oz. sour cream 8 oz. chive and onion cream cheese 6 tablespoons butter 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese
Drain potatoes. Add everything and smash. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder and curry powder.
Strawberry filling 1½ cups frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¼ cup sugar Pastry bag
Scott Bien's Valentine's dinner features bacon-wrapped city chicken and smashed potatoes. THANKS TO SCOTT BIEN.
Cakery Bakery’s filled strawberry cream cheese cupcakes I met Susan Smith of Cakery Bakery at, of all places, my eye doctor’s office. Susan and best friend Danielle Forrester have a specialty pastry and cake business. (Check out their interesting journey on my blog). Susan’s mom made fancy aprons by hand for the girls. Susan and Danielle are sure to be successful since they bring glitz and a homespun touch to their unique creations. Check them out at cakerybakeryboutique@gmail.com or by calling Danielle at 513-259-7756. Cake Makes 24 very moist cupcakes. 2 sticks slightly softened unsalted butter
City chicken/pork
Made from pork loin. The story goes that it was created years ago since pork was cheaper than chicken (Cincinnati being Porkopolis and all). The skewered meat is supposed to resemble a
Combine all ingredients and slowly bring to boil over medium-high heat (Keep stirring until thickened for best results.) Let cool completely before filling pastry bag. Insert tip down into cupcake. Or poke a hole in the center of the cupcake and use a baggie with the corner tip cut off. Frosting
2 cups sugar 8 oz. softened cream cheese 3 cups sifted cake flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 5 egg whites 1 cup of milk 2½ teaspoons vanilla
12 oz. softened cream cheese 1 stick unsalted butter 2½ teaspoons vanilla 6 cups sifted powdered sugar Pastry bag
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Slowly, add sugar, 2 cups at a time, until all is incorporated. Chill icing slightly before filling pastry bag and frosting cupcakes. Cover and store in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350. In mixer, cream butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and blend. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add whites to butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each. Add milk and vanilla and alternate with flour mixture. Blend. (Don’t over beat – can cause dryness.) Fill foillined cupcake pans ¾ full. Bake 25-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool before filling and frosting.
Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Call to artists for Fine Arts exhibit Evendale Cultural Arts Center will host a fine arts exhibit Friday, May 4, through Monday, May 7, in the Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. An opening reception for the artists will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 4. Notification of artwork accepted will be mailed the week of March 26. Early bird deadline is Monday, March 5, and the extended deadline is Monday, March 12. All hanging works must be well framed and wired for presentation. The submitted works may be marked for sale or for exhibition only. No commission is taken. Members of the exhibition committee will coordinate sales. Artists who were in past exhibits will receive an application in the mail. For an application form, visit evendaleculturalarts@gmail.com or (513) 563-1350 or Martha Carmody at marthaocarmody@gmail.com or 513-5636351. Visit www.evendalearts.org to fill out an online application.
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FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 8580 Cheviot Rd., Colerain Twp 741-7017 www.ourfbc.com Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor 9:30am Sunday School (all ages) 10:30am Sunday Morning Service Sunday Evening Service 6:30pm Wedn. Service/Awana 7:00pm RUI Addiction Recovery (Fri.) 7:00pm Active Youth, College, Senior Groups Exciting Music Dept, Deaf Ministry, Nursery
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EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-12
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china cabinet even before the move was completed. “I don’t know how it happened. I think it was when they were taking the top part off the china cabinet and somehow they damaged it. It’s a fairly large chip,” Harmeyer says. The contract with the moving company says, “We are fully Howard insured at Ain no addiHEY HOWARD! tional charge.” So she called the company owner. “I said, ‘What are you going to do?’ He said, ‘Don’t worry we’ll take care of it. We’ll have our furniture repair person fix it, but we’ll do all of that once we unload the truck and see if there’s anything else that’s damaged – and then we’ll go from there.’”
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As the economy picks up, home sales are expected to gain momentum. If you’re in the market for a new home, you need to pay close attention to the insurance provided by the moving company you hire. That’s what a Loveland woman learned after some of her items were damaged during her move. Adrienne Harmeyer says she doesn’t have a lot of furniture but what she does have is very nice. She hired a moving company that’s been in business many years and relied on it to safely transport her items. “The three main things that were damaged were the china cabinet, my grandmother’s drop leaf table and a book shelf. There were other things that were damaged but those are the three big things that we wanted them to fix,” Harmeyer says. She says she became concerned because she found a large gash in her
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And for those who haven’t tried woodturning before, it’s a great opportunity to see what it’s all about.” According to LaGrange, woodturning is a growing hobby. “Access to the specialized tools and supplies needed to get into turning has vastly improved in terms of both availability and cost,” LaGrange said. “We’re seeing many more new customers coming in to buy lathes and other turning supplies. We’ve responded by increasing our assortments and we now carry hundreds of turning blanks, hardware, tools and supplies to make everything from bowls to pens.”
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larity in the United States. The woodturning demonstration at Rockler will be a rare opportunity for the general public to hear directly from an internationally acclaimed woodturning expert, and is a great event for all skill levels. Rockler is underwriting this event so there will be no charge to attend. “We’re thrilled to have a Robert Sorby woodturning expert visit us," Rockler store manager John LaGrange said. “Having a chance to see and learn from a turner of this caliber is a special opportunity. Both our staff and our customers are eager to pick up new tips and techniques.
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Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, based in Springdale, has partnered with internationally renowned Robert Sorby Tools of England, to present a unique demonstration on woodturning. The event is 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 333 E. Kemper Road. Woodturning differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. Many intricate shapes and designs can be made by turning wood and this artful form of woodworking has experienced a recent surge in popu-
When everything was unloaded she found scratches on a wood table and got a repair estimate of $600 to fix the two big items. She submitted the estimate and says she was shocked at the check she received from the movers insurance company. It wasn’t for $600, but for just $84. “The insurance company says they only pay 60 cents per pound for furniture that’s moved and damaged,” Harmeyer says. The owner of the moving company tells me he too was surprised by that small check. He says he has full replacement value insurance to cover anything that’s damaged. He says Harmeyer should have received a check for $600. He’s complained repeatedly to his insurance company without success so is now sending Harmeyer his own check for more than $500 to cover the rest of the repairs. This should be a lesson for everyone preparing to move. You should thoroughly review the moving company’s terms for insurance coverage prior to signing a contract. There are three levels of insurance you can get. The first is minimal reimbursement, which gives you 60 cents per pound for anything lost of damaged. The second is depreciated value, in which you get the current value of your damaged goods or $2.25 per pound, whichever is greater. The third level is replacement value, in which you’re reimbursed up to the replacement value you declare for anything lost or damaged. A moving company may reserve the right to repair any damaged items prior to replacing them. Finally, it’s important to make an inventory of everything before you move - and closely inspect everything afterward so you quickly know whether or not there was any damage and can file a claim.
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In addition to the hundreds of hours that AdvancePierre Foods' employees from Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma and South Carolina contributed on Volunteer Day, the company also donated thousands of pounds of AdvancePierre Foods products, including 8,000 pounds of food to feed families and children in Cincinnati. "We are honored to be recognized for our efforts on Volunteer Day and throughout the year," Toler continued. "On behalf of the more than 4,500 associates at our facilities nationwide, we thank Medical Mutual of Ohio and Smart Business for this award and we look forward to continuing to support our communities for years to come.
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forts to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve." The award was presented at a dinner and ceremony at the Duke Energy Center Downtown. AdvancePierre Foods was recognized for its Volunteer Day, which consisted of 11 projects in nine communities throughout the country. The volunteer activities, held in conjunction with food banks and community organizations near AdvancePierre Foods' facilities, included sorting food, packing school backpacks for the upcoming school year, sprucing up Kids Cafés, assisting with mobile food pantry programs and summer feeding for families and children, and conducting outdoor beautification projects.
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Medical Mutual of Ohio and Smart Business honored AdvancePierre Foods of Springdale with the 2012 Pillar Award for Community Service - Rising Star. The award was given to the company for its charitable work in the Cincinnati community and throughout the U.S., which included AdvancePierre Foods' inaugural Volunteer Day in August 2011. "We are proud that our charitable efforts have benefited thousands of children and families across the country," said Bill Toler, CEO of AdvancePierre Foods. "Giving back to the communities where our associates live, work and raise their families is an important part of our corporate culture and we are committed to continuing our ef-
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Jules Boutique donates to NEEDS Traditionally, St. Valentine’s Day is a time to show how much you care for someone. This year, Jewels by Jules Boutique has made the run-up to the day a time to help someone in need—all the while having fun shopping for that “special someone.” Jewels by Jules Boutique has declared the week of Feb. 7-14 as NEEDS Week at the fashionable new jeweler in Montgomery Square in Montgomery, near Krog-
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During the week, Jewels by Jules Boutique will donate a portion of the proceeds to NEEDS (North East Emergency Distribution Services), the all-volunteer organization that provides food and basic emergency assistance for such communities in northeastern Hamilton County as Blue Ash, Deer Park, Madeira, Montgomery, Sharonville and Sycamore and Symmes Townships.
NEEDS consists of 21 area churches and civic organizations that assist those seeking food and other basics, many asking for help for the first time in their lives. NEEDS officials say the demand is as great as it has ever been, and note that “hunger exists even in the most affluent communities.” “We really appreciate the opportunity that Julie has provided NEEDS as it services the surrounding
communities,” said Cindy Cordell, NEEDS president. “Her generosity will help our ongoing mission in northeastern Hamilton County." In addition to the special NEEDS Week, Jewels by Jules will host an open house 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 9. On this day only, owner Julie Lyon will offer special discounts on selected jewelry and accessories--many exclusive in the Cincinnati
area to Jewels by Jules Boutique. Refreshments will be available from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on this day. “We are delighted to team up with NEEDS to make shopping for St. Valentine’s Day meaningful in a different sense to help those who have run into difficult times in their families,” Lyon said. “While customers shop for diamonds and gold, and such jewelry and accessory lines as Deb-
Jewish teens to reunite with peers at Shabbaton After a not-so-typical Super Bowl weekend last year filled with spirited Shabbos meals, meeting friends from around the country, touring the Big Apple, and traditional Jewish attractions, Wisconsinite Julius Zimmerman spoke at last year’s CTeen Shabbaton banquet about how glad he and his peers were for choosing to come to the shabbaton instead of watching the anticipated Super Bowl game featuring the Packers, their home team. Cincinnati will be joining teens from more than 40 cities at the Shabbaton which attracts teens from
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all over North America and even a group from Europe. This year, the tables have turned, and instead of having to choose one event over the other, the Super Bowl and the Packers are coming to the CTeen National Shabbaton Feb. 10-12. CTeen, which has more than 85 chapters, is a social club where teens learn about themselves and their heritage through giving to others and participating in interactive, hands-on activities, according to the organization’s website. The National Shabbaton is a reunion of the Jewish teens in CTeen. Jewish Super Bowl Champ Alan Vinegrad, now known as Shlomo, will be
the guest speaker at the national event. Formerly of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Vinegrad has wowed and inspired crowds with his journey from Super Bowl to Super Jew. For Rabbi Berel Cohen and his teens at the Chabad Jewish Center, the buildup to the Shabbaton and the impact it leaves energize the youth group for the whole year. Visit nyshabbaton.com or facebook.com/jewishteens for more information about the CTeen Shabbaton. To reserve a space on the group bus, contact Rabbi Berel Cohen at rabbicohen@chabadba.com, or 793-5200 ext. 3.
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The Bereavement Support Group meets for lunch every first Thursday. A new bereavement group is studying Ranby Alcorn’s book on Heaven at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. This is in addition to the bereavement group which meets on Thursdays. The Serendipity Seniors meet for lunch every fourth Thursday. The church has three Sunday services: 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format; and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. Services are broadcast with a two-week delay at 10 a.m., Sundays, on Channel 24; and at 9 p.m. Thursdays, on Channel 18. The church welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
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POLICE REPORTS Arrests/citations Brandon Bond, 31, 1436 Hazelgrove Drive, theft at 10500 Reading Road, Jan. 17. Demarucs Kelley-Higgins, 23, 3522 Reading, theft at 2801 Cunningham, Jan. 18. Brandi Herzner, 19, possess drug abuse instruments at 9465 Reading Road, Jan. 18. Kelsey Vogel, 21, 10125 Love Court, theft, Jan. 15. Rashawn Stenson, 23, 2108 Harrison Ave., theft, Jan. 15.
Incidents/investigations Drug abuse Reported at 10900 Reading Road, Jan. 16.
GLENDALE Arrests/citations Armando Cabrera-Lopez, 22, 45 Princeton Square, Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Jan. 19. Carrera Stewart, 23, 1629 California Ave., Cincinnati; traffic warrant for failing to appear in Mayor's Court; Jan. 19. Amilcar Sanchez, 30, 3725 Westmont Ave., Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Jan. 20. Phillip Torbert, 20, 40 E. Mitchell Ave., Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; Jan. 22. Emiliano Lopez- Hernandez, 33, 63 Princeton Square, Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle
CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2011 - 56 AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH FOCUSED CAPITOL SOLUTIONS, LLC Kevin Hardman, President of Council. Passed: January 31, 2012. Attest: Martha Cross Funk, Clerk of Council. Approved: Mayor Virgil G. Lovitt II. Please be advised that the complete text of this legislation may be viewed or purchased during regular business hours at the Sharonville Municipal Building, 10900 Reading Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241. 1001688030 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE 13TH DAY OF MARCH 2012 AT 6:30PM, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD RELATING TO ENACTING NEW ZONING CATEGORY, SUPPORT MIXEDDOWNTOWN DISTRICT (SM-D) FOR PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY OF SHARONVILLE’S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT BY AUTHORIZING CERTAIN USES IN THE SUPPORT OF MIXEDDOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND REZONING 72 PARCELS COMPRISING 14.68 ACRES IN THE VICINITY OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FROM GENERAL BUSINESS AND GENERAL BUSINESS-APARTMENTS TO SUPPORT MIXED-DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ZONING AND AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 1135.02, 1135.04, 1159.04 AND 1162 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE. SUCH HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE, 10900 READING ROAD, SHARONVILLE, OH 45241 /S/ MARTHA CROSS FUNK CLERK OF COUNCIL 1001688034 FEBRUARY 1, 2012
while under suspension; Jan. 23. Dario Bartolon-Gonzalez, 32, 1305 Chesterdale Road, Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Jan. 23. Jarret Richards, 18, 7355 Clovernook Ave., Cincinnati; traffic warrant for failing to appear in Mayor's Court; Jan. 24.
Incidents/investigations Burglary 10000 block of Springfield Pike; forced entry to the residence via the front door; list of stolen items being compiled; unknown value also for items taken, Jan. 24. Theft 1000 block of Morris Avenue; credit card used without
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of the Village of Evendale will conduct a public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in Council Chambers at Evendale Village Hall, 10500 Reading Road. The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a proposed text amendment to Evendale Zoning Code section 1272.04(f), establishing penalties for violations of the Zoning Code. Copies of all documents related to the public hearing are on file in the Evendale Building Department. They may be inspected during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend and comment at the public hearing. Doug Lohmeier, Chairperson Planning Commission Village of Evendale 1001688435
authorization of card holder; charges were made in California and Michigan; investigation ongoing; Jan. 20.
SHARONVILLE Arrests/citations Susana Morris, 27, 11642 Timber Ridge, drug abuse at 11642 Timber Ridge, Jan. 16. Samone Jarrett, 23, 3727 Odin Ave., drug abuse at 3730 Creek Road, Jan. 16. Derrick Woffard, 21, 11788 Hangrove, drug paraphernalia at 31C 22491, Jan. 20. Derrick Woffard, 21, 11788 Hangrove, drug abuse at 1629 E. Kemper Road, Jan. 20. Jason Weaver, 29, 1501 Greenup St., possession at Motel 6, Jan. 23. Red Ricks, 25, 616 Maple, possession at Liv Inn, Jan. 22. Rashawn Johnson, 21, 1152 Chesterdale, drug abuse at 2000 E. Kemper Road, Jan. 23.
Incidents/investigations LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, 2/27/12, 11:00 AM, 11378 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246, 513771-5311. Erin Chapel 3450 Kimberly Ct Cinti, OH 45213 Household goods, furniture, boxes, bikes. Yarnell McKenzie 1091 Pennington Ct. #3 Cinti, OH 45240 Furniture, appliances, clothes. 1001686793 If you’re looking for buyers, you’re in the right neighborhood. Call Community Classified
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Burglary Jewelry, computer, DVD player and game system valued at $2,400 removed at 11429 Lebanon Road, Jan. 17. Residence entered at 171 Mount Vernon Drive, Jan. 17. Criminal damaging, theft, misuse of credit card Reported at 11632 Timber Ridge Lane, Jan. 19. Criminal mischief Reported at 10942 Thornview Drive, Jan. 16.
Misuse of credit card Reported at 10 Woodview Lane, Jan. 16. Theft $45 removed at 11610 Lebanon Road, Jan. 14. Model cars of unknown value removed at 445 Cambridge, Jan. 19. Appliances valued at $5,350 removed at 4165 Stonecroft Way, Jan. 18. Steel valued at $600 removed at 11520 Chester Road, Jan. 17. Phone valued at $200 removed at 10571 Sharondale, Jan. 18. $60 removed at 12164 Lebanon Road, Jan. 16. Vehicle removed at 121027 Mosteller Road, Jan. 19. $50 removed at 3722 Creek Road, Jan. 16. Rings valued at $650 removed at 3000 Sharon Road, Jan. 18.
SPRINGDALE Arrests/citations Sherry Cunningham, 18, 2526 Orland Ave., driving under the influence, Jan. 24. Christopher Mortimore, 27, 5027 Park Ridge, drug abuse at 12105 Lawnview, Jan. 23. Haronld Ehrhart, 46, 3323 Deshler Drive, theft, Jan. 23. Cordney Martin, 19, 5092 Yosemite, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 22. Michael Rockhold, 39, 2408 Roosevelt, driving under the influence, Jan. 22. Joseph Hill, 25, 448 Glensprings, criminal trespassing at Lawn-
ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: » Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249. » Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 771-7882. » Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147. » Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790. » Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. view Avenue, Jan. 21. Juvenile Male, 15, criminal trespassing, Jan. 21. Michael Dumas, 42, 803 Bancroft, domestic violence at 1000 Main St., Jan. 20. Keyshia Pride, 38, 834 Holyoke, forgery, theft at 12108 Lawnview, Jan. 19. Karen Greynolds, 38, 5426 Whetsel Ave., burglary at 11230 Springfield Pike, Jan. 17. Angelique Fears, 19, 17 Back Street, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 16. Jemaine White, 27, 2145 Harrison Ave., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 15. Terrence Carmichael, 24, 1512 South Ridge, assault at 1114 Chesterdale, Jan. 15.
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