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Deal wraps risk, reward Rough road ahead This winter, while milder than most, has still taken its toll on local roads. We want to know: What roads in your community are most in need of repair? Share your thoughts – and your photos, if you have them. E-mail us at tricountypress@communitypress.com. Thanks, and safe driving.

Watt’s up? Glendale Elementary PTA brought COSI on Wheels to the school. With the help of Dr. Kilowatt, students learned about creating energy with both renewable and non-renewable resources. See Schools, A4

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WYOMING — A vacant restaurant that's being sold to a local businessman includes provisions that bear risk and offer benefit to both the city and the new owner. The city, through the Community Improvement Corporation, has sold the former Sturkey's restaurant property at 400 Wyoming Ave., to DiStasi Enterprises, Zwissler owned by Dino DiStasi. DiStasi, a Wyoming resident, also owns Gabby's Cafe down the street, at 515 Wyoming Ave. The purchase, which awaits a closing date, comes after a fouryear search for a buyer. The city bought the building for $450,000 in 2008, after it had fallen into foreclosure. The Hamilton County Auditor has listed its market value at $443,000. Community Development Director Terry Vanderman said that although several inquiries were

made about the property, the only proposal offered to the city came from DiStasi. Under the agreement, the city will turn over the property to DiStasi, along with up to $270,000 in repairs and improvements. That includes repairs to strengthen the second floor. It also includes the replacement of equipment that's essential to a restaurant, including refrigeration, mixers and furnishings. The building had been stripped when it went into foreclosure. DiStasi will agree to invest $770,000 to renovate the property and build an addition on the Village Green side of the 9,600 square-foot building. The new owner has promised to bring at least 25 jobs to the city, and will offer a banquet facility. The city will retain ownership of the adjoining parking lot. City Councilmember Vicki Zwissler has concerns about the deal. "We are giving, in property and cash, about three-quarters of a million dollars to Dino (DiStasi) with no repayment," Zwissler said. "We are not an investor. We just gave that away.

Wyoming officials says the city stands to benefit greatly from its deal with Dino DiStasi which makes DiStasi the owner of the former Sturkey’s and Encore! restaurant on Wyoming Avenue. FILE PHOTO

"I can see incentivizing," she said, "but I can't see giving away the shop. "In these tough economic times, how can we afford to give that away to a private business?" she said. It's a deal that fits the situation, according to Vanderman. "We tailored our agreement the best that we could to achieve our desired economic development goals, while being cognizant of the current economic climate," he said. "We found it necessary and appropriate to incentivize the deal in order to attract a developer of the caliber that we did and one that we have the utmost confidence in. "We have built-in provisions that protect both the public and private investments in order to minimize the risk to both parties." The redevelopment of the property will unfold over five

years, and if DiStasi defaults, it reverts to city ownership. If the criteria are met, DiStasi will own the property. Vanderman said the return on the investment is many-fold. "In addition to the cash that will be generated by property and payroll taxes, the return of a significant anchor to our central business district and a destination in the community is huge," he said. "The consequential addition of potential visitors and shoppers to the community as a result of this venture is another significant community benefit." Despite the single proposal, Vanderman said CIC members agreed that the agreement with DiStasi was the best plan for the property. "Finding a developer that shares the core values of the community is significant indeed."

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A Springdale business that led a holiday charity charge by circling the city with opportunities for residents to help those in need has been honored for its efforts. Reaching out to others isn't just a holiday habit at Frame USA. It's a year-round way that the company does business. That connection between forprofit business and the nonprofit world is one reason Dan Regenold's company recently received the Medical Mutual 2012 Pillar Award for Community Service. The award, presented by Smart Business, was given to Regenold on behalf of his company at a banquet that was held Jan. 18 at the Duke Energy Convention Center downtown. Recipients are honored for contributions to their communities, "to encourage a charitable environment, recognize creative efforts that make a difference and demonstrate the ties between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds," according to the award criteria. Frame USA's Fill The Truck campaign linked sponsors with charities throughout the city, along the Interstate-275 loop, allowing residents and businesses throughout the area to partici-

Donors contributed through a wish list of items at www.fillthetruck.org. THANKS TO FRAME USA pate in the holiday donation drive. Throughout the rest of the year, Frame USA donates to a highlighted charity every month. The recipients are listed on the company's website, www.frameusa.com. In addition, Regenold has dedicated space within the Northland Boulevard store and warehouse to the Tri-County location of Visionaries and Voices. Artists, many with disabili-

ties, gather at the studio to work with a variety of media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, wood, fiber arts, printmaking and photography. "Frame USA is extremely honored to receive this award," said Regenold, a Glendale resident who owns the business that manufactures and distributes frames for pictures, posters, paintings and certificates, among other similar products. "A lot of people helped us fill

the trucks and have worked alongside of us to sponsor and host local and national charity events," Regenold said. "We hope this recognition will energize others to jump on board and contribute to these absolutely great non-profit organizations that need help during these difficult times." For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Springdale.

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Republicans compete for Democrat-held seat Republican state representative candidates Mike Wilson and Lonnie Bowling Jr. want Democrat State Rep. Connie Pillich’s 28th District seat. The winner of their primary race will face Pillich and Libertarian Robert Ryan in the Nov. 7 election. Wilson and Bowling’s responses to The Community Press’s questions are below. The 28th District includes Arlington Heights, Blue Ash, Deer Park, Evendale, Forest Park, Glendale, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Madeira, Montgomery, Sharonville, Springdale, Springfield Township, Woodlawn and Wyoming. Pillich has no challenger in the primary.

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» Name: Mike Wilson » Age: 35 » Community: Pleasant Run Farms » Education: B.S. applied mathematics, University of Cincinnati » Job: Owner, KRC Advisors » Relevant experience: Founder, Cincinnati Tea Party; Chairman, Ohioans for Healthcare Freedom; Member, Hamilton County Tax Levy Review Committee » Community activities: Active parishioner Sacred Heart Church; basketball and track coach - Sacred Heart School » Contact information: mike@citizensformikewilson.com / 513-494-OH28 (6428)

LONNIE BOWLING JR.

» Age: 23 » Community: Blue Ash » Education: Reading Jr./Sr. High School graduate of 2007 » Job: Customer service representative for RDI Marketing Services » Relevant experience: President of the Reading Young Republicans during grades 9 through 12, volunteer for Rick Bryan for Blue Ash city council, volunteer for McCain/Palin presidential campaign, volunteer for Bush/Cheney presidential campaign, paid intern for State Rep Jim Raussen in 2006, campaign manager for Mary Beth Shelton for President of Reading City Council, volunteer for Greg Hartmann for county commissioner » Community activities: Member of the Blue Ash Republican Club and former member of the Reading Republican Club » Contact information: lonniegop@yahoo.com / 513-526-9841

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1. With budgets getting tighter, do you see consolidation of services, especially in smaller communities, as being a help? Why? How would you help facilitate that consolidation? Mike Wilson: Consolidating services is certainly an option, but not a panacea. It offers the potential for cost savings, but at the cost of losing some of what makes our communities special. I think the role of the state is to create a framework that allows consolidation without mandating it from Columbus. Lonnie Bowling Jr.: Each community must make that decision. With the current economy, a lot can be looked at. If local communities need to consolidate, then the state can work with them to determine a way to serve the citizens. I would work with them to come up with the best possible solution. 2. With the loss of local government funding from the state, and the elimination of the tangible personal property tax and estate tax, what will you do to help local governments to make up for those loss of funds? Wilson: Communities in our district have subsidized other parts of the state by paying state taxes and getting less back in local government support. The recent cuts mean that local money stays local. I'm committed to working with our local elected officials to find solutions that protect taxpayers and critical services. Bowling: We need good businesses in the district. Great companies with great jobs could help local governments. The tangible property tax loss hurt them, and we need to have cooperation. They impact us a lot, and Columbus doesn’t need a tight grip. I would work with each for what is best.

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3. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled JOIN THE CONVERSATION the school funding system unconstiCheck out our 2012 election page: http:// tutional, but the state has done very cincinnati.com/elections. little to change the system. What do Get updates at the Politics Extra blog: you propose and what will you suphttp://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics. port? Join the conversation: Use the #ohel hash Wilson: This is a challenging issue tag. in our communities. Our school districts generally send more money to the state than we get back. The Supreme Court ruling indicates we need to subsidize other districts even more. I disagree. I will fight to keep our money in our local school districts. Find news and information from your community on the Web Bowling: ColumEvendale • cincinnati.com/evendale bus needs to step up Glendale • cincinnati.com/glendale and give our young Sharonville • cincinnati.com/sharonville people the proper Springdale • cincinnati.com/springdale education they deWyoming • cincinnati.com/wyoming serve. We need to let Hamilton County • cincinnati.com/hamiltoncounty our teachers get News back to teaching Dick Maloney Editor ......................248-7134, rmaloney@communitypress.com again because state Kelly McBride Reporter ...................576-8246, kmcbride@communitypress.com testing is awful. Amanda Hopkins Reporter ...............248-7577, ahopkins@communitypress.com State testing is unMelanie Laughman Sports Editor .......248-7573, mlaughman@communitypress.com fair and I don’t supNick Dudukovich Sports Reporter .......248-7570, ndudukovich@communitypress.com port it. I look forScott Springer Sports Reporter ..........576-8255, sspringer@communitypress.com ward to working Advertising hard on education reDoug Hubbuch form. Territory Sales Manager .................687-4614, dhubbuch@communitypress.com

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Staying composed in a hectic world Perhaps you have read a biography or viewed a film about a famous artist of whatever bent. If the book or film described the artist’s hardships, you sighed in sympaEvelyn thy and Perkins rejoiced in COLUMNIST the results of their talent. However, it takes much less time to read or view the results than to actually execute the process. This was made clear to me when Linda Crank, director of communications at Presbyterian Church of Wyoming, invited me to interview Rick Sowash as he prepared to produce his newest musical CD, “Vistas” there. The creator has to feel creative, envision the creation and execute it in addition to a plethora of detail to consider, negotiate and bring to fruition. There is more than meets the ear. Rick had to contact performers who would be just right for his music, arrange sound engineering, obtain acoustically pleasing recording space and arrange rehearsal, consider transportation schedules, living accommodations and meals, plus a host of unexpected situations. Furnaces and fans, sirens blaring and horns blowing wreak havoc at a recording session. Did you know that often the sound engineer

Rick Sowash and Phil Amalong at the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming. EVELYN PERKINS/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS of his own sheet music who also produces CDs of his own works. According to Rick, this is unusual, because almost all composers are college professors. Rich Eiswerth, general manager of WGUC FM Classical Radio, told him that he is the living composer whose music is broadcast the most. Rick says, “It is nice to be appreciated in the city where you live while you are still alive.” In September 2011, the Cincinnati Ballet performed an entirely new ballet set to his music, and Rick was there for every performance. He has self-produced

brings pots and pans to scare away birds who may be chirping in a nearby tree? I met Rick and Phil Amalong in the church sanctuary, its acoustics perfect for Rick’s production. Phil traveled from Durham, N.C. , where he works for a music technology company. Born in Philadelphia, Amalong attended the CollegeConservatory of Music and lived in Avondale until 2010. Rick was born in Mansfield, OH, living in Mount Auburn since 1994. Unique in his field, he describes himself as a full-time, self-employed composer and publisher

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12 CDs since 1989 and plans to produce five more in the next two or three years. Of course financing plays a big part. Rick gets no outside money such as grants. The word goes out to fans and family who buy in advance. This enables him to raise about 40 percent of the $6,000 to $7,500 needed. He paints six to eight houses a years for the remaining 60 percent. All this effort begs the question, “Why do it?” Rick believes everyone has a gift. “I believe God gave me a gift. With it comes the responsibility to figure out a way for people to enjoy the gift. This is how I fulfill my destiny as God intended.” The “Vistas” recording includes a single rhapsody for cello and piano (the piano plays the orchestra part) entitled, “World Enough and Time” composed for Terry King in 1989 in response to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. King performed it at the world premiere in Monroe, LA. You may order it when it is ready in the fall. Meanwhile visit Rick’s website, www.sowash.com, to enjoy any of his other CDs and learn more about this imaginative, resourceful gentleman.

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Pre-engineering students in demand It’s afternoon, and the preengineering precision machining lab at Live Oaks is nearly empty. Fifteen of the 19 high school seniors in the program are at work in several companies around Cincinnati. “Companies are snapping up my students,” instructor Jeff Smith said. He said the other four have co-op jobs waiting as soon as their grades improve. Area companies like Milacron, Xtek, Feintool, General Tool, Faxon and Morris Technologies know what parents are sometimes unaware of—that students with machining and CNC programming skills are, and will be, in high demand. “Everybody hears about manufacturing going overseas,” Smith said, “but those are low-skill jobs. We’re not manufacturers; our graduates are highly-skilled machinists. These careers are going to stay in the United States, and Cincinnati has become a precision machining hub.” Juniors also learn business practices, design, and construction by creating battle-

bots. Teams of students develop a design and make a Styrofoam prototype, and then they must find a business sponsor to work with them. They contact a machining company, set up a meeting with engineers and executives, and make a presentation which shows the concept. The student teams must also create a cost analysis, materials list, and schematic drawings to convince the business to become a sponsor. Once a sponsor is secured, the students are mentored by the company’s engineers and staff as they complete the battlebot. While the battlebots are an entertaining way to develop skills, more important is the fact that students are learning technology and teamwork. “This field is constantly evolving,” Smith said. “One of the newest machining processes actually ‘grows’ metal parts.” He said that while standard machining involves cutting or shaping objects from metal blanks, the new method is to create objects using layers of metal powder less than 2/1000s of an inch thick, shaped by lasers and

built, layer by layer. Blake Banfield, a senior from Batavia, is ready for that kind of high-tech future and high-demand career. In fact, he has been working for area companies since midway through his junior year, and is now in a co-op job with Feintool, where he plans to stay after graduation. “I’ve always planned to be a mechanical engineer, and the company will pay my way through college.” Jeff Smith sees that as a logical outcome for his program. “My job isn’t to get my students through high school and graduation,” he said. “My job is to get them through high school and graduation, and into a career that will make them successful for life.” Banfield agrees. “Here I am, not even 18 and already making good money with my foot in the door of one of the best companies in Cincinnati. It’s awesome!”

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MND announces Jovan Zachary Scholarship

Returning Glendale Elementary students Karina Hernandez, Claudia Saunders, Valeta Brown and Nick Gelder helped with the COSI on Wheels program. PROVIDED Glendale Elementary fourth-grade students Michaela Jaymes, Jazmine Hambrick and Eve Garcia observe the power of wind energy at the hands-on exhibits brought by COSI on Wheels. PROVIDED

Energetic group Glendale Elementary PTA brought COSI on Wheels to the school. Every day, humans face many kinds of challenging energy choices. With the help of Dr. Kilowatt, students learned about creating energy with both renewable and non-renewable resources. Students tested the power of wind and learned about energy conservation, as well as worked to complete a circuit. Students also participated in demonstrations and saw how saving energy can save the planet. Princeton High School

Honor Society and Key Club members helped with booth demonstrations. Thanks to Heather Steineman, Meghan Schababerle, Maya Donaldson, Vincent Mazzone, Antoine Buisson, Mark Barger, Tatiana DeGraffenreid, Kim Bui, Antoinette Fuller, Charlie Chen, Joel Manzi, Gray Ramirez-Romero, Jasmine Smith, Kathryn Green, Antonio Graham, Tiffany Simons, Jenn Seelig, Jazmine Smith, Lizzie Kowal and returning Glendale Elementary students Karina Hernandez, Claudia Saunders, Valeta Brown and Nick Gelder.

Jarren Glover and Dennys Guevara, fourth-grade students, work on completing a circuit at the hands-on demonstrations during the COSI event at Glendale Elementary provided by the PTA. PROVIDED

Jovan Zachary was a warm and pleasant young woman who had an infectious laugh and a strong passion for helping others. While a student at Mount Notre Dame High School, Jovan was a strong member of the school’s athletic programs and left a lasting impression on the college-prep high school. She went on to Tiffin University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2005. Jovan’s life was cut short last spring when she fell victim to an aggravated robbery and was shot and killed. Mount Notre Dame and the Class of 2000 has established the Jovan Zachary ’00 Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to qualifying incoming freshmen and will give students who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to enjoy the superior education that MND provides. To learn more about Jovan’s scholarship, visit: www.mndhs.org/admissions/ scholarships. Donations can be made online at: www.mndhs.org/donation/online-giving or mailed to Mount Notre Dame, c/o Jovan Zachary ’00 Memorial Scholarship, 711 E. Columbia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215.

COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list

» Wilmington College senior Bonita Grace was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. » Kaitlin Glauer and Kelly Larson, both of Wyoming, were named to the fall dean’s list at Wake Forest University. » Kyle Weybright, a graduate of Wyoming High School; Rebecca Roy, a graduate of Reading Community Junior-Senior High School; Kirby Grein, a graduate from Roger Bacon High School, and Emily Mott were all named to the dean’s list

at Bellarmine University. » Named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Toledo are Mariah Bronson, an early childhood education; Dalesha Isham, a psychology major; Kendric Smith, a criminal justice major; Troy Rollins, a construction engineering technology major; Ashley Baumer, and Emily Kramp, a pre-pharmacy major. » Victoria Valerius was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Morehead State University. » University of Hartford: Olivia Alsip has been named the

dean’s list for the fall 2011 term. » Timothy James Fischer has been named to the fall 2011 President's List at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. The President's List is the most distinguished awards list on which a cadet can be placed. It indicates excellence in academics and military duties.The President's List is a combination of the Dean's List and the Commandant's Distinguished Service List, which is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies and who have excellent mil-

itary and academic records. Fischer is a history major and a member of Bravo Company. » Mary Malloy of Glendale earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the fall semester, Malloy is majoring in chemistry. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean's List status for a semester.

Xavier scholarships

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vier University: Ian O'Leary of Heathercrest Court, the son of Beth & Tim O'Leary, has received a Presidential Scholarship from Xavier University. O’Leary will graduate from Ohio Virtual Academy in 2012, and is active in National Honor Society, service and basketball. He hasn’t yet chosen a major. All incoming first-year students are evaluated for Xavier’s Trustee and Presidential Scholarships and the Dean’s and Schawe Awards and award levels vary.

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Editor: Melanie Laughman, mlaughman@communitypress.com, 513-248-7573

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Catching up with Viking Kowal Princeton sophomore chats wrestling, state, and moving up in weight By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

SHARONVILLE — Princeton High School sophomore standout A.J. Kowal will enter wrestling’s postseason with no lack of tournament experience. As a freshman, Kowal qualified for the state meet and advanced to the championship preliminary round, before losing by decision to eventual state champion, George DiCamillo of Cleveland St. Ignatius. Kowal is coming off a firstplace finish at the GMC Championships. He competed at 132 pounds and has a record of 23-4 on the year. Q: How’s it feel to be the 132-pound GMC champ? A: It’s great, especially at 132 pounds…I proved I’m still plenty competitive at 132. Q: You wrestled at 112

pounds last season. What’s the transition been like wrestling up in weight? A: I really have just been naturally growing. It’s been tough to keep my weight down, but it’s been good. I’ve stayed strong. Q: Do you think opponents believe they have a better shot to beat you because you’re up in weight? A: It seems that is the mentally of some of my opponents, but that has worked to my advantage. Q: How much do you think you’ve improved since your freshman year? A: I’ve really widened my game, especially on top and in neutral… I kept at it and built my weaknesses up to par with the rest of my game. Q: Did you add new moves during the season? A: I wouldn’t say I’m learning

Princeton’s A.J. Kowal, left, pictured wrestling at the December Coaches’ Classic meet, won the 132-pound weight class at the GMC championships, Feb. 7. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS new moves. I’m just improving on the moves I already know how to do. A lot of the learning comes during the offseason. Once I had those down, I found a way to incorporate those moves into my game.

Q: Who’s the toughest opponent you’ve faced? A: I would definitely say DiCamillo. Obviously, he’s a state champion. He just really pushed me to my technical limit. Q: What’s the best part of

being wrestler? A: I’d say just the feeling you get when you get your hand raised and you know it’s you out there getting the victory. Q: On the opposite side, what’s the most difficult part of being a wrestler? A: (I’d say) the mental aspect of it, and staying strong throughout the season. Q: You’ve wrestled at 126 and 132 this season. What weight will you compete at during the postseason? A: I’m going to be 132 for rest of the year. Q: Was the GMC meet the first time you wrestled at 132? A: No, (I wrestled at 132) during the Lakota West duals about a month ago and the Milford Tournament, which I won at 132. Q: What are you expectations for the postseason? A: I definitely want to get to state again and I want to place. None of the work I did at 126 pounds has gone away…I expect nothing less of myself.

Wyoming wading through winning waters By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

WYOMING — Coach Dave Elliott’s “Chlorine Cowboys” are in familiar waters. Wyoming’s boys swim team won the Cincinnati Hills League for the sixth straight year, while the girls were third. The Wyoming girls have won three of the last five CHL titles, but the third-place finish was not unexpected this season. “Mariemont’s tough, Indian Hill’s tough, third was great,” Elliott said. Seniors Abby and Sarah Gibbons, Ellie LeBuhn and Rachael Theiler lead the girls squad. Theiler took second in the 100 breaststroke and was fourth in the 200 individual medley. The group as a whole was third in the 200 freestyle relay. Caroline Duke joined the seniors in the 400 free relay. “Sophomore Caroline Duke’s been training really, really hard,” Elliott said. “She’s another that we’re counting on.” The girls 200 medley relay also was third at the CHL meet with sophomores Daria Oberholzer and Cambray Smith joining Duke and senior Abby Gibbons. The CHL champion boys squad is primed for more postseason success thanks to some savvy veterans. That’s the key, according to Elliott. “Good senior leadership with Pat (Dierker) and Eric (Lethander),” Elliott said. “Sam Rominger’s coming along also.” Dierker, Lethander and Jon Rutter return state meet experience for the Cowboys and are be-

ing counted on again this year. Rutter represents the youth that Elliott has to work with in future years as well as the current postseason run. “We have some depth with some of the younger kids who, at least district-wise, are really going to help us,” Elliott said. “Jon Rutter is a sophomore who’s an exceptional breaststroker and IMer.” The Cowboys are built for speed. Pat Dierker is the 50 freestyle champion in the CHL. Behind him, five more Cowboys (Sam Rominger, David Weinrich, Sam Edwards, Evan Handler and Karl Ebling) finished in the top 10. “We have some good sprinters,” Elliott said. “Looking for more depth in the distance races. I think that’s what’s hurt us at the state meet - the 200 and 500 free.” The Cowboys look to qualify multiple relays as the march to state continues. The 200 and 400 free relays were league champs and the 200 medley was second. As the meets become more competitive, Elliott will flip and adjust those lineups. “Our medley relay and 400 free relay could possibly do really well,” Elliott said. “It’s kind of like putting a puzzle together to see which ones are probably going to do best. The kids like it. They get pumped up for it.” In boys diving, Wyoming placed four divers in the top five at the Division II sectional at Miami University Feb. 7. Drew Wolf was second, Andrew Tamanko third, Alex Mangas fourth and Will Courtney fifth. For the Wyoming girls Mi-

Senior Rachael Theiler was second in the 100 breaststroke, fourth in the 200 IM and on the third-place 200 and 400 freestyle relays teams for the Cowboys at the CHL meet. THANKS TO ROD APFELBECK

haus does a great job,” Elliott said. The Southwest Ohio District meet runs through Feb. 18 in Oxford.

Eric Lethander won the 100 freestyle, was second in the 100 butterfly and was on the first-place 200 and 400 freestyle relays for the Cowboys at the CHL meet. Wyoming won the boys title. THANKS TO ROD APFELBECK

chelle Jolson (ninth), Katie Horn (10th) and Brett Miller (13th) all qualified for diving districts at the Division II sectional. “Our diving coach, Zach Nie-

PRESS PREPS HIGLIGHTS By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

Tournaments

» The following athletes are moving on to the district swimming and diving tournaments, Feb. 12-18. » Dylan Dykes, Princeton, 50 free, 22.77 » Erik Spraul, Princeton, 200 free, 1:49.84; 100 fly (54.77); 100 fly, 54.77 » David Spraul, Princeton, 100 back, 57.99 » Emilie Buisson, Princeton, 50 free, 26.49 » Holly Grender, Princeton,

200 free, 1:58.22; 100 back, 59.96 » Dana Zerbini, Princeton, 200 free, 2:00.90; 100 breast, 1:10.58 » From the Wyoming boys swim team: Pat Dierker in the 50 and 100 free, Sam Rominger in the 50 and 100 free, Karl Ebling in the 50 and 100 free, Eric Lethander in the 200 free and 100 fly, Stephen Barrett in the 200 free, Carson Skidmore in the 200 free, John Dreyer in the 100 back and 100 fly, Evan Handler in the 100 back, Brennan Burt in the 100 breast and 500 free, Matthew Lethander in the 100 breast and 200 IM, Jonathan Rutter in the 100 breast and 200 IM, and Ian Nyberg in the 200 IM. Divers

Drew Wolf, Andrew Tamanko, Alex Mangas and Will Courtney also qualified for districts. » From the Wyoming girls swim team: Ellie LeBuhn in the 50 free, Abby Gibbons in the 100 free, Caroline Duke in the 200 free and 100 fly, Sarah Gibbons in the 200 free and 500 free, Cambray Smith in the 500 free, Alex Abel in the 500 free, Rachael Theiler in the 100 breast and 200 IM, and Daria Oberholzer in the 200 IM and 100 breast. Divers Michelle Jolson, Katie Horn and Brett Miller also qualified for districts.

Boys basketball

» De’Arius Young had 14 points and guard Dorian Jordan chipped in 10 points and five assists during Princeton’s 69-42 win over Oak Hills, Feb. 2.

Girls basketball

» Princeton defeated Fairfield, 64-39, Feb. 4. Kelsey Mitchell led all scoreres with 17 points. The squad followed up with an 82-37 win, Feb. 8. Emily Roper had 19 points. » Wyoming held off Madeira 29-26 on Feb. 4 behind 14 points by Michelle Jolson. Wyoming defeated Taylor 40-27 on Feb. 8. Jolson hit for 14 points. Wyoming ran by Woodward 51-19 Feb. 9.

Senior Shannon O'Hara led the Cowboys with 16 points.

Wrestling

» Princeton’s A.J. Kowal won the GMC league title at 132 pounds Feb. 4.

Correction

» The bowler identified in the photo accompanying last week’s Tri-County Press story on Wyoming bowling as Jeremy Smucker was actually Jack Meier. The online version of the story had a photo caption that misidentified a female bowler, who really was Ginger Engel.

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'That’s My Boy’ nominees announced

From left, along with parents and staff behind them, St. Ursula Academy athletes Natalie Besl (soccer, Savannah), Emma Lancaster (soccer, Purdue), Sarah Mazzei (track, cross country, Xavier), Mai Rottinghaus (soccer, Rio), Alex Short (soccer, George Washington), Natalie Smith (soccer, UC), Abby Weber (soccer, Duquesne), and Marisa Wolf (soccer, Ohio State) sign letters of intent Feb. 1. THANKS TO JILL CAHILL

Glendale girl signs with Savannah Natalie Besl of Glendale, daughter of Mike and Stephanie Besl ’84, committed to play soccer for the Savannah College of Art and Design, which competes in the Florida Sun Conference of the NAIA during a Feb. 3 ceremony

at St. Ursula Academy. Natalie played varsity soccer at St. Ursula for two years, where she was named to the 2010 All City 2nd Team. Natalie also plays for the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy. Her team was a finalist in the

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I would submit that whereas the Obama team may be lousy at policy, they are usually pretty impressive at politics. After first slicing and dicing the once-powerful Clinton operation in the 2008 primaries, the Obama machine proceeded to run circles around the McCain outfit in the 2008 general election. Of course it didn’t hurt having much of the mainstream press acting as cheerleaders through both campaigns, but that’s another story. I would further submit that the Obama Administration has recently made two terrible decisions, which are not only dreadfully wrong on policy, but on the politics. First, President Obama shot down the Keystone XL pipeline, despite proclaiming at his State of the Union Address that he would promote U.S. energy independence, and favored an “all of the above” energy strategy. A few facts. Canada’s Northern Alberta region has 174 billion barrels of oil, second only to Saudi Arabia. Building and maintaining the 1,700 mile pipeline from Canada to Texas would create tens of thousands of new jobs. Some of those good-paying jobs would be right here in our community, as Siemens in Norwood is building hundreds of motors used to push the oil through the pipeline. Keystone has been studied to death by all the appropriate U.S. bureaucracies, and environmental risks were found to be minimal. Despite that fact, some environmental lefties (a core Obama constituency) still opposed it, and he is caving to them, and forfeiting the jobs. Canada has threatened to build a pipeline across Canada to British Columbia themselves, and ship the oil to China, which has much weaker environmental protections than we do. So much for protecting the environment. Now for Obama’s second huge mistake. His administration has decided that under Obamacare, all Catholic hospitals and other institutions must provide abortion-inducing drugs, sterilizations,

and other related services, even though they are anathema to traditional Catholic teachings. In the words of columnist Peggy Noonan, “In other words, the Catholic Church was told this week that its institutions can’t be Catholic anymore … President Obama may have just lost the election.” Sen. Marco Rubio and I have introduced companion bills Steve Chabot COMMUNITY PRESS in Congress which would GUEST COLUMNIST prevent the Obama Administration’s antireligious policy from taking effect. For years now, Catholics have been considered the swing vote in this nation. They swung in Obama’s direction pretty significantly in 2008, 54 percent for Obama and only 45 percent for McCain. But rank and file Catholics nationwide have been outraged by this callous attack on their religion. And there are nearly 78 million Catholics in the United States. Peggy Noonan concluded her piece by saying, “There was no reason to pick this fight. There was nothing for the President to gain except, perhaps, the pleasure of making a great church bow to him. You have awakened a sleeping giant.” This is, of course, a reference to a quote attributed to Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the mastermind of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, who is supposed to have admitted on the morning of the Dec. 7, 1941, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant, and fill him with a terrible resolve.” Well President Obama may have unwittingly filled millions and millions of voters with a resolve to come out this November and vote him out of office. Steve Chabot is the U.S. Representative from the 1st Congressional District. He lives in Westwood.

CH@TROOM Jan. 18 question Should Ohio raise the speed limit on its interstates to 70 mph. Why or why not?

“I realize that this comment is late, but I just read the responses to the question of Ohio raising its speed limit on interstates to 70 miles per hour. My comment is something no one seems to have thought about. In a state that has sucked millions of dollars from our school system budgets, has no one thought of the cost to the state to replace all the speed limit signs to 70 mph. If this state is having such a budget crunch, is this not just one more stupid expense? Also, how about all the municipalities that border the interstates? They would need to reprint their traffic violation tickets. I am sure there would be other expenses that I'm not thinking about. However, I agree with some who responded, all of this is a small expense to the extra cost of fuel and lives.” D.A.

NEXT QUESTION Do you think Catholic health organizations should be permitted to opt out of President Obama's health plan for birth control? Why or why not? Every week Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via email. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.

Should Ohio legislators approve a proposed law making it illegal for drivers to stay in a highway’s left-hand lane unless exiting or passing another vehicle? Why or why not?

We all get frustrated with the knuckleheads who clog up the ‘high speed’ lane on the expressway, but passing another law doesn't seem like an effective course of action. “You can't legislate away stupidity” R.W.J.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Show children you care

Times are tough; people are trying to make ends meet. They are stretching each and every dollar. I know I am. In these tough times we can’t forget about the children. They are our future! By not voting for the Princeton levy March 6, not only are you hurting their future you are hurting your own. They will become tax payers who will help support Social Security. The more today’s children know the better their futures will be and the more income they will make to help support the programs many people need and depend on. You will also be affected by a reduction in your property value. This may not hurt now but it will whenyoudecidetosellyourhome. Even if you never move it will affect the neighborhood you live in. Schools do not make a profit. Our only job is to educate each and every child who enters our doors. We are doing more with less just like everyone else. If the levy does not pass classrooms will have 35 students and no support. Princeton is a wonderful school district with many outstanding programs which will be affected. The state legislature

needs to fix the problem they have created, but until they do we need your support on the March 6 levy. Please show the children you know just how much you care and vote yes on March 6. Please help us pass this levy. Donna Wisniewski Sharonville Elementary School

Love your heart

February is American Hearth Month, a time to recognize the importance of keeping your heart healthy. If you’ve recently lost a family member or close friend, the pain of a broken heart may be devastating -- from the inside out. Losing a loved one can bring overwhelming feelings of grief, depression and anger. It can also lead to changes in sleep and eating habits. Together, the emotional and physical effects of grief can put a great deal of stress on your heart. According to a recent study by the American Heart Association, the loss of a loved can dramatically increase a person’s risk for a heart attack. In the days immediately following a loss, heart attack riskjumpedto21timesthenormal rate. Now, during American Heart Month, is a good time to take simple steps to take care of your heart. Working through the grief

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process can be as hard on your body as it is on your spirit. The wise advice about paying attention to what you eat and maintaining some form of moderate exercise is especially important now. In all cases, what’s healthy for your heart is also healthy for your mind. Mike Strick Bereavement Coordinator, Crossroads Hospice

Mom proud to stand for Princeton May 12, 1998. To most, that is only a date long gone by, but to my family, it is a line of demarcation; everything now is either before or after the accident. On that day, our only son was in a terrible car crash, with an ensuing fire. When we got to University Hospital, he was not expected to live through the night, and the only chance for his survival was the amputation of both his legs. As soon as the news was out, the Princeton City School District wrapped its collective arms around us. They visited, they delivered meals, they sent restaurant gift cards, they ran errands, they sent cards and letters – people I didn’t even know helped us, so that our full attention could go to Charlie. As a mom, I honestly didn’t know how he could move past

his new reality and constant pain, but he did. As those nightmarish days turned into weeks and months, much as I would have liked the credit, I knew that his Princeton teachers had made a huge difference in Susan Wyder COMMUNITY PRESS the current struggle; they GUEST COLUMNIST taught him self discipline, inner strength, and character, while always expecting him to push beyond normal expectations. As his recovery progressed amazingly well, I knew that I would work hard for the rest of my life to repay the kindness of the people of this district, as

every single Princetonian makes up the Princeton Advantage. Charlie is now an architect and structural engineer, living and working in downtown Chicago, as well as playing wheelchair basketball for a team sponsored by the Chicago Bulls. He is, most definitely, a proud product of Princeton! Therefore, as you can imagine, I deeply understand that having two legs is not a given, and if a person is lucky enough to have them, they should be used for very important things. To that end, I am standing proudly and giving my support to the Princeton operating levy. Please join me! Susan Wyder is a member of the Princeton School Board and a resident of Spriingdale.

Time for balanced budget amendment Controlling spending by our federal government is the single most important issue of our time. Why? Because the United States government is bankrupting this great county by spending roughly one-third more than we take in every year (budget deficit this year $1 trillion-plus). Such fiscal insanity at the federal level seems impossible to believe when we have wisely required our local, county and state politicians to balance their budget each year. Let’s face it….a trillion here, a trillion there and sooner or later it adds up to be “real money.” On Feb. 13 a new national initiative is forming called WeDemandABalancedBudget.com. The goal of this initiative is to apply pressure on our representatives and candidates to force them to pass the People’s Balanced Budget Amendment

(PBBA). 74 percent* of American’s support passing a Balanced Budget Amendment. Why can’t our elected officials get this done? The PBBA is simple and says four things: Dan Regenold 1, The budCOMMUNITY PRESS get will be GUEST COLUMNIST balanced in seven years and the deficit will be reduced by 1/7 in each year. 2, When the budget is balanced Congress can spend no more than the average income of the 3three previous years. 3, Congress can operate at a deficit (in the case of war or an emergency) by a vote of 2/3 to override the Amendment provisions 4, After the budget is balanced extra revenues will

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Bobby Swartwout of Colerain Township holds her daughter, Summer Swartwout, 5 ,so she can give a llama a treat. TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Down on the farm Preschoolers, parents and caregivers got a close-up, hands-on look at life on the farm through a program at Parky's Farm in Winton Woods, "Growing Up A Farm Kid." The program was a great opportunity for kids to interact with the animals at Parkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, play games, read a story and do a craft.

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Ellen Meehan a inreach teacher, passes out some llama treats to the group to give to the llamas. TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Bridget McComas holds her son Philip McComas, 2, so he can watch some donkeys eat. TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Lexie Sowers, 5, and her grandmother Druann Hart try their hands with some weaving. TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Cynthia Slagle reads a farm story book to Chase Sigler, 4; Gio Zingarelli, 2, and Nolan Espelage, 3. TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Jeanne Daly and her son Trip Daly, 3, learn how to card wool.TONY JONES/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, FEB. 16

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Art Exhibits

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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.

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.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.

Healthy Cooking Classes, Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Peachy Seiden discusses nutrition and health while preparing two delicious, simple and easy meals. Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.

Woodcock Walk, 6 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. A naturalist will lead a twilight walk to look and listen for woodcock. Ages 8 and older. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Drink Tastings

On Stage - Comedy

Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming. Wine Pairing and Cooking Demonstration, 4-6 p.m., microWINES, 7292 Kenwood Road, Fine wines paired with menu creations by David Cook, chef proprietor of Daveed’s. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati. Ages 21 and up. $75. 794-9463. Kenwood.

Jon Dore, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $14. Ages 21 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Auctions Quarter Auction, 6:30-9 p.m., Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Sharonville, 11900 Conrey Road, Auction with chances costing a quarter. Variety of prizes. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue. 489-7394; www.shelteredpaws.com. Sharonville.

Education Monthly Menu Planning and Dining Out on a Dime, 7-8 p.m., Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Drive, Learn how to menu plan monthly from your stockpile. Free. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6049; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Sharonville.

Films Jewish and Israeli Film Festival, 7-9 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Closing Night: "Nicky’s Family" and "Three Promises" (short). Award-winning international films. 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., Wyoming Family Practice, 305 Crescent Ave., Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Wyoming.

Home & Garden Hot Kitchens and Cool Baths Seminar, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, 7770 E. Kemper Road, Project consultants and designers discuss trends in kitchen and bath design. Light fare provided. Free. Presented by Neal’s Design Remodel. 489-7700; www.neals.com. Sharonville.

Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wyoming Branch Library, 500 Springfield Pike, Learn how to use your home computer to search, borrow and download free eBooks from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s website. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6014; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Wyoming.

Music - Acoustic Tom Laskey, 6-9 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, 7723333. Glendale.

On Stage - Comedy Jon Dore, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgo-

Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 800-0164. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road, Book discussion group. Open to everyone who desires healthy loving relationships. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 673-0174. Blue Ash.

FRIDAY, FEB. 17 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.

Dining Events Friday Night’s Dinner Out, 5:30-7 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Downstairs. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fish, side items, soup and chili available. Specialty sandwich each week. Through Feb. 24. 733-9926. Reading.

Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 5-7 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.

Music - Acoustic Bob Cushing, 10 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road, 791-2753. Symmes Township.

Music - Jazz April Aloisio, 7-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Free. 772-3333. Glendale.

Music - Pop The Gamut, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Silverton Cafe, 7201 Montgomery Road, Free. 791-2922. Silverton.

On Stage - Comedy Jon Dore, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $14. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Schools Little Sprouts Preschool and Kindergarten Open House Tours, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Leaves of Learning, Free. Reservations required. 697-9021; www.littlesprouts.org. Deer Park.

Education Park Tool School, 9 a.m.-noon, Trek Bicycle Store, 9695 Kenwood Road, Novice Class: Learn about regular maintenance, tuning up a bike and diagnosing simple problems. Hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair class taught by experts. Ages 15 and up. $65-$120. Reservations required. 745-0369; www.trekstorecincinnati.com. Blue Ash.

Exercise Classes Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Ballroom. $5. 907-3512. Sharonville.

Films Laurel and Hardy Film Evening, 6:45 p.m., Seasons Retirement Community, 7300 Dearwester Drive, Auditorium. Films are Laurel and Hardy’s "Bonnie Scotland" and "Saps At Sea." Cartoon will be "Mail and Female." Bring snacks and beverages to share. $5, free ages 12 and under. Registration required. Presented by The Sons of the Desert. 559-0112; www.thechimptent.com. Kenwood.

Health / Wellness CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Providers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, $110, $100 members. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Ladies Night Out: Heart Zone Training, 5:30-7 p.m., Trek Bicycle Store, 9695 Kenwood Road, Food, drinks and more. Lindsay Sherman, Trek women cycling specialist, presents seminar to help maximize your fitness training goals. Free. 745-0369; trekstorecincinnati.com/articles/rides-and-eventspg37.htm. Blue Ash.

Holiday - Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Dance, 8 p.m.midnight, Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Dancing and music by DJ. Free. 733-9926. Reading.

Home & Garden Hot Kitchens and Cool Baths Seminar, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery, Free. 489-7700; www.neals.com. Sharonville.

Music - Acoustic Bob Cushing, 8-11 p.m., Gano Tavern, 10024 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, 733-4631. West Chester. Mandorla, 7-11 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Duo with Spring Starr Pillow and Randy Weeks. Free. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale.

Music - Blues Blues Merchants, 7:30-10 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 247-9933; deshas.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.

Music - Latin The Cincinnati Pops will perform Disney in Concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and Saurday, Feb. 18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Music Hall, 1241 Elm St. The concert will feature selections from Disney's most popular films, accompanied by excerpts on the big screen. Tickets start at $25. For the Sunday matinee, tickets for children ages 6-17 are $10 with the ourchase of an adult ticket. For more information, visit www.cincinnatipops.org. or call the box office at 381-3300. Pictured is Pops conductor John Morris Russell. PROVIDED

Zumba at the Nightclub, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., MVP Sports Bar & Grille, 6923 Plainfield Road, Dance salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton and more. Music by Salsa Band Son Del Caribe, DJ Dani and DJ Jorge. Drink specials: $3 Long Islands and $2 domestic 16-ounce drafts. Ages 21 and up. $10. Presented by Rebelde Nights. 827-7100; www.cincinnatifitnesspar-

SUNDAY, FEB. 19 Dining Events All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., HalkerFlege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Includes omelets to order, ham, goetta, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, fruit cocktail, milk, juice and coffee. Bake sale benefits legion and auxiliary programs such as scholarships and helping veterans in the community. Family friendly. $8, $4 children. Through Dec. 16. 733-9926. Reading.

Music - Acoustic Bob Cushing, 7:30-11:30 p.m., JC’s American Pub, 101 Mill St., 376-7202; jcsamericanpub.com. Lockland.

Music - Benefits Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band, 2-4 p.m., Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Jazz music. Benefits WMKV Radio. $10. Presented by WMKV 89.3 FM. 782-2427; www.wmkvfm.org. Springdale.

On Stage - Comedy Jon Dore, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Why is the maple the sweetest tree in the forest? Find out at the Maple Sugaring Display from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 15 through Sunday March 11, at Glenwood Gardens. The display is weather dependent, so call ahead at 771-8733. Cost is $2 per person, which is payable at the door. JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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On Stage - Opera Porgy and Bess: Redux, 1-2 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, It’s summertime on Catfish Row, and Bess is torn. She loves the sweet, caring Porgy, but her drug addiction keeps pulling her back to the abusive Crown. Hour-long version of George Gershwin’s opera. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Opera. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

Special Events Taste of Northern Cincinnati, Noon-4 p.m., Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road, Indoor. All-you-can-eat. Featuring 20 local restaurants. With giveaways and entertainment. Free shuttle rides from parking lot to front door. $20, $17 before midnight Feb. 15; $5 ages 10 and under. Presented by Sharonville Chamber of Commerce. 554-1722; www.tasteofnortherncincinnati.com. Sharonville.

MONDAY, FEB. 20 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.

Holiday - Black History Month The Underground Railroad: Its History, Its People, Its Glory, 1-2 p.m., Deer Park Branch Library, 3970 E. Galbraith Road, Look at history of slavery and Underground Railroad. Using timeline, pictures, slave shackles, photographs, navigational tools and true stories of actual historical figures, children re-create elements of this incredible journey. Free. Registration required. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4450. Deer Park.

Karaoke and Open Mic Acoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, Hosted by Bob Cushing. 791-2753. Symmes Township.

Parenting Classes Happiest Baby on the Block, 6:45 p.m., Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, How to turn on your newborn’s calming reflex, the "off-switch" for crying. Includes Parent Kit containing "Happiest

Baby on the Block" DVD. $50 per couple. Registration required. 475-4500; www.trihealth.com. Montgomery.

Recreation Presidents’ Day School Break Camp, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Water park, gym, art projects and game room. Bring lunch and drink. Before and after care available. Grades K-6. $58, $48 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 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.

Business Meetings American Society for Quality Dinner Meeting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Raffel’s Banquet Hall, 10160 Reading Road, $15. Presented by American Society for Quality. 563-9996; www.asqcincinnati.org. Evendale.

Health / Wellness Meditation for Everyone, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN - Optimal Mind, 9380 Main St., Suite 4, Indoors. Meditation instruction and ongoing practice support provided by Dr. Lawrence Edwards. Benefits Anam Cara Foundation. Free, donations accepted. Registration not required. Presented by Anam Cara Foundation. 439-9668; www.anamcarafoundation.org. Montgomery.

Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Deer Park Branch Library, 3970 E. Galbraith Road, Learn how to use your home computer to search, borrow and download free eBooks from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s website. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4450; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Deer Park.

Music - Acoustic Tom Laskey, 6-9 p.m., The Iron Horse, 772-3333. Glendale.

Nature Adventure into Colorful

Creatures, 10 a.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Registration required online by Feb. 16. Look into the colors of nature by reading a story, making a craft, meeting live animals and going on a scavenger hunt. Ages 3-5. $5 per child, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 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.

Dance Classes Historic Ballroom Dance Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Learn dances from the 19th and early 20thcentury. No partner or dance experience needed. Wear soft soled shoes. Membership available for $30. $5, free members. Registration required. Presented by Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance. Through April 25. 7333077; www.vintagedance.net. Wyoming.

Drink Tastings Wine Friends Tasting, 6 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Tasting of 10 red wines. Sample and learn about $9.99-and-under wines. Includes gourmet cheeses, crackers and light food. $7. Reservations required. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Beer Tasting, 7-9 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, Early season beers from Premium Beverage with with Greg Wilson. Ages 21 and up. $8. Reservations required. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.

Health / Wellness Pre-Diabetes Class, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jewish Hospital Weight Management Center, 6350 E. Galbraith Road, Information on making healthy food choices, exercise and blood sugar control and monitoring blood sugar levels. $20. Presented by Mercy Health Partners. 686-6820; www.e-mercy.com. Kenwood.

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Rita offers recipes for Mardi Gras, Lent Just a couple of days ago the weather was so warm we transplanted red and black raspberry canes to a larger part Rita of the garHeikenfeld den. YesterRITA’S KITCHEN day the weather changed to snow so we built a snowman in the side yard. That was in the morning. By early evening, he had diminished quite a bit in size. Today the only thing left of the snowman is a lone carrot in the grass. So as we always say, if you don’t like the weather here, especially in February, stick around – it will change on a dime. And I can hardly believe Mardi Gras is just about here. Check out my blog, Cooking with Rita, for my favorite King cake recipes.

Rita’s Fat Tuesday chicken gumbo soup If you are not sure your guests will like okra, serve it alongside.

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces 2 quarts low sodium chicken broth 1 bell pepper, diced 1 generous cup onion, diced 2 large ribs celery, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, or more to taste, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 bay leaf 1 cup rice

14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 10 oz. frozen cut okra or 2 cups fresh okra, sliced

Saute chicken in a bit of olive oil with pepper, onion, celery, garlic, basil and bay. Sauté until chicken loses its pink color. Add broth, rice and tomatoes. Cook at a gentle boil until chicken and rice are done, about 20 minutes. Lower to a simmer for a few minutes. While soup is cooking, sauté okra in a bit of olive oil just until crisp/ tender and still bright green. Adjust seasonings. Add okra and serve. Serves 12-15. Can be done ahead of time and reheated/kept warm in crock pot.

Tip from Rita’s kitchen

(and did you know that in Europe folks eat the whole scallop, not just the center part like we do?) lobster or shrimp, Tom has a cardinal rule: Get the pan very hot, then add a tiny bit of olive oil and butter, and the seafood itself. “When you have the best quality, simple is best so that the personality of the seafood shines,” he told me. Scallops are a good example. Don’t turn them until they develop a nice crust. Tom uses a dry white wine to finish the seafood off and a sprinkling of sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Since many of us will be eating seafood for Lent, this is a timely tip.

Ask and you shall receive!

BonBonerie’s butter cutout cookies and clone of Lofthouse cookies are on my blog, Cooking with Rita. 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.

Tom Keegan joined Rita to serve up this seafood medley. THANKS TO JUSTIN HAWTHORNE.

Use brown rice and add about 20 minutes to the cooking time.

Jane’s black bean soup like Nick & Tom’s

Tom Keegan’s master recipe for perfect sautéed seafood

Once again, a reader to the rescue, this time for a bean soup like Nick & Tom’s restaurant in Bridgetown. Jane and her husband love the soup and she’s adapted it. “Make it with all black beans, or include kidney beans. With the immersion blender, you can either make it all smooth or leave some whole beans – no thickener required,” she said.

I’m a fan of Tom’s and that’s because he is unerring in bringing fresh, high quality seafood to his shop in Mount Washington. You’ll pay more at Tom’s but there’ll be no waste. A bonus is that Tom will tell or even show you how to cook whatever you’re buying. He was a guest on my “Love Starts in the Kitchen” cable television show and we had a seafood feast. Check out the photo of all the good food Tom and I cooked together. But whether it was yellowfin tuna belly, shark, scallops

large soup pot; bring to a boil; simmer. Use immersion blender to process until desired texture/ smoothness. Serve with dollop of light sour cream, chopped onion and/or grated cheddar.

1 quart chicken broth 6 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed 3 16 oz. jars chunky salsa (Jane uses 2 medium, 1 hot)

Mix all ingredients in

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BUSINESS NOTES New hires

» S2 Statistical Solutions Inc., a leading provider of data mining and economic analysis for life sciences companies based in Sharonville, announces two new hires who will be key to the company’s continuing expansion. Heidi C. Waters of Symmes Township has joined S2 as vice president, and Warren Timmer of Mason has come aboard as chief information officer. In these newly created positions, Waters and Timmer will be establishing processes and building an infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency and more capacity for growth. "I am thrilled to have Heidi and Warren as part of the S2 team. Heidi’s management expertise and years of experience in economic outcomes research, and Warren’s extensive background in information technology (IT) will allow us to take our company to the next level,” said Candace Gunnarsson, the company’s president andfounder. Most recently, Waters served as global franchise director, health economics and reimbursement for Ethicon Inc., and director, outcomes research for Janssen

Services, both divisions of Johnson & Johnson. Prior to joining S2, Timmer spent 12 years as president of Innovative Systems & Software Inc. (ISS), a Cincinnati-based Timmer company specializing in IT consulting, enterprise development, and information security. ISS services many industries, including Fortune 500 companies in the aerospace, manufacturing, Tucker banking, and insurance markets as well as government and defense. S2 Statistical Solutions (www.s2stats.com) is a fastgrowing, woman-owned business that helps medical device, diagnostic, and biopharmaceutical companies utilize the power of analytics to support their products. The company uses a closed-loop process, leadership, and

scientific team members to deliver a Return on Information intended to drive stakeholders to take action. S2 has developed CitationPoint, customizable software Waters that allows companies to access endpoints of interest from the published literature. The company’s newest offering is interactive Data Visualizations, powered by Tableau Software. » DunnhumbyUSA, a global leader in building brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, has hired Wyoming resident Dale Tucker as organization development lead, Data Solutions. Tucker will be responsible for developing best-in-class solutions for engaging complex organizations around consumer insights. Tucker has more than 25 years of business experience in organization development and effectiveness and prior to joining dunnhumbyUSA ran his own consulting practice, HarrisonTUCKER LLC. Tucker earned a bachelor of science in business management from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana Univer-

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Sharonville Chamber of Commerce President Rich Arnold present the Chamber's Business Person of the Year Award to Candace Gunnarsson, president, S2 Statistical Solutions. Gunnarsson was not able to attend the Chamber awards dinner, so Arnold made a special presentation. THANKS TO RICH ARNOLD

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St. Joseph Home launches new image St. Joseph Home is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand that reflects the vibrant personalities of its residents. Founded in 1873 by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, St. Joseph Home is the home for 48 children and adults who have severe to profound developmental disabilities. Additionally, St. Joseph Home’s Harold C. Schott Respite center offers temporary day and overnight care for many local families caring for a disabled child or adult at home. The new brand is expressed by the images of a songbird and a flame, and introduces a poignant tagline, “Possibility overcomes disability.” The songbird logo, created from a flame, represents warmth, guidance, and energy. The songbird itself symbolizes the fragility and beauty of the Home’s residents, and signifies the voice the Home gives to its residents, who cannot speak for themselves. “The new tagline ‘Possibility overcomes disability’ sums up the way we see our residents,” said Sister Joan Carole Schaffner, SC, who volunteers at the Home and serves on the Board of Trustees. “They offer us so much more than we might expect – I know I

learn something new, or come away with a greater insight on life, every time I visit one of the residents at St. Joseph Home.” Visitors to the Home are welcomed by a cheerful, home-like atmosphere. Residents’ daily activities are fun and enriching. This is not a place of stagnation or sadness. “We wanted our new brand to reflect that,” says Emily Pan, an attorney with Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease, who serves on the St. Joseph Home Board of Trustees. “We wanted a brand message that would convey the affirmation of life you feel the moment you walk in the door.” The new brand is vibrant, active, creative, and unique just like the Home’s residents. While the look and colors have changed, St. Joseph Home’s mission has not. The reinvention of the St. Joseph Home brand involved a year-long process of research, evaluation, and strategic planning. Focus groups were

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utilized and the assistance of a professional marketing and design firm was engaged. To accompany its new brand launch, St. Joseph Home is also releasing an all-new website, www.stjosephhome.org, and a new newsletter, Giving Voice. A new interior design for the Home is being planned for the summer of 2012. Colorful walls, framed family portraits, and murals are part of the plan that will further the message of the new brand. Donations support St. Joseph Home’s mission, which assures care at a higher level than Medicaid can provide. “We are blessed by a very generous community,” said Renee Russell, development director of St. Joseph Home. “But many people are unaware of who we are and what we do. We hope this new brand will help us get the word out.” Contributions are taxdeductible, and can be made online at www.stjosephhome.org/give.

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POLICE REPORTS Arrests/citations Harold Enoch, 50, 8588 Sunlight Drive, theft at 9941 Reading Road, Jan. 23. Antoinette Bonnce, 49, 5365 Bahama Terrace, theft at 9941 Reading Road, Jan. 23. Gypsy Walls, 29, 717 Elliot Ave., theft at 2801 Cunningham, Jan. 25. Laquisha Brooks, 31, 717 Elliot Ave., complicity to theft at 2801 Cunningham, Jan. 25.

Incidents/investigations Menacing Reported at 3875 GlendaleMilford Road, Jan. 24. Passing bad checks Reported at 10590 Reading Road, Jan. 24. Theft Merchandise valued at $40.17 removed at 2801 Cunningham, Jan. 24. Trailer of unknown value removed at 10265 Spartan Drive, Jan. 23.

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 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. Shayna Rainey, 31, 4121 W. Liberty St., Cincinnati; traffic warrant from Norwood Mayor's Court; Jan. 27. Gloria Kilburn, 52, 7028 Waterview Way, Cincinnati; traffic warrant from Middletown Municipal Court; Jan. 27. Donald Lackey, 41, 71 Glenwood Ave., Cincinnati; warrant for failing to appear in Glendale Mayor's Court, Jan. 27. Luis Perez, 27, 8384 Anthony Wayne Ave., Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Jan. 28. Eliseo Garcia, 36, 6036 Karen Road, Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Jan. 28. Saul Osorio, 19, 5339 Aster Park, Cincinnati; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; Jan. 28. Ghitana McIntosh, 33, 988 Chamberlain Ave., Cincinnati; warrant for failing to appear in Glendale Mayor's Court; Jan.

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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; happened between 10 a.m. and 2:50 p.m.; Jan. 24. Theft 1000 block of Morris Avenue; credit card used without authorization of card holder; charges were made in California and Michigan; Jan. 20.

SHARONVILLE Arrests/citations Oscar Ramirez, 34, 454 Cambridge Drive, domestic violence at 454 Cambridge, Jan. 23. Cynthia Giffron, 55, 8055 Dimmick, theft at 12164 Lebanon Road, Jan. 23. Geoffrey Fischer, 45, 7321 Cayman Way, theft, tampering with records at 11119 Reading Road, Jan. 25. Jason Faul, 34, 148 South St., theft at 12164 Lebanon Road, Jan. 26. Brennan Portz, 7393 Timber Drive, domestic violence at 7393 Timber Drive, Jan. 28. Antonio Steel, 28, 619 Oak Ave., trafficking drugs, possession of drugs at 11620 Chester Road, Jan. 27.

Frederick Harris, 33, 5576 Montgomery Road, drug abuse at Chester Road, Jan. 29. Bobby Allen Pruett, 36, 3020 Hauck Road, drug abuse and drug paraphernalia at 4020 Hauck Road, Jan. 28. John Lacey, 21, 1807 Hemswell Court, drug possession and drug paraphernalia at 11385 Chester Road, Jan. 28. Timothy Steele, 31, 2710 Lafeuille, carrying concealed weapons at I275, Jan. 29.

Computer valued at $2,000 removed at 11755 Mosteller Road, Jan. 13. Tires valued at $235 removed at 11632 Timber Ridge, Jan. 30. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 11755 Mosteller Road, Jan. 13. Moneypak card valued at $404 removed at 2225 E. Sharon, Jan. 30. Theft, criminal damaging Catalytic converters removed at 7043 Winword, Jan. 28.

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Assault Victim struck at 11355 Chester Road, Jan. 24. Assault, disorderly conduct Reported at 11080 Chester Road, Jan. 26. Breaking and entering Copper piping valued at $1,000 removed at 11154 Oak St., Jan. 20. Breaking and entering, theft Catalytic converters removed at 11828 Reading Road, Jan. 24. Piping valued at $200 removed at 10853 Thornview, Jan. 23. Burglary Residence entered and TV, game systems valued at $2550 removed at 10578 Thornview, Jan. 23. Criminal damaging Reported at 30 Jamestown, Jan. 28. Menacing Reported at 3290 E. Sharon Road, Jan. 27. Reported at 75 Williamsburg Lane, Jan. 30. Passing bad checks Reported at 1629 E. Kemper Road, Jan. 21. Reported at 1629 E. Kemper Road, Jan. 21. Theft Various coils valued at $6,100 removed at 11413 Enterprise, Jan. 23.

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Arrests/citations Juvenile Male, 14, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 24. Allisa Johnson, 24, 1086 Pennington Court, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Jan. 25. Clinton Williams, 25, 3069 McHenry, theft, assault at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 26. Willie Powell, 20, 400 9Th Street, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 26. Mario Garcia, 27, 1808 Drexel Lane, falsification, public intoxication at 175 TriCounty Parkway, Jan. 27. Ediborio Escalante, 31, 940 Chesterdale, driving under the influence at 211 Northland Blvd., Jan. 27. Derren Hemphill, 45, 612 Clinton Springs, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 27. David Clayton, 18, 3932 Avilla Place, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 28. Jalen Burroughs, 19, 1180 Wellspring Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 28. Afelix Fisher, 34, 401 Ingrim Road, domestic violence at 12105 Lawnview Ave., Jan. 31.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging Reported screen damaged at 1161 Chesterdale Drive, Jan. 29. Vehicle scratched at 11700 Princeton Pike, Jan. 20. AC unit removed at 875 Sum-

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. merfield Lane, Jan. 30. Domestic Female reported at Benadir Road, Jan. 24. Female reported at Marwood, Jan. 25. Female reported at Fallstone, Jan. 27. Reported at Chesterdale, Jan. 27. Reported at Smiley, Jan. 30.

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RELIGION A new Sunday schedule will begin Feb. 26 with an 8:15 a.m. service and an 11 a.m. blended contemporary and traditional service, with the 9:30 a.m. hour between devoted to Sunday School classes and other study groups. A six-week Godquest Study group will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. An ongoing study of the Gospel

of John, conducted by pastor Rad Grover meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. continuing through April 25. This study is laid out to coincide with holy Week and other points along the way to Jesus" crucifixion and resurrection. The Ash Wednesday service will begin at 7 p.m. and is the beginning of Lent. The Youth Group will go snowboarding at Perfect North Slopes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. They will also

serve dinner at the Drop Inn Center as part of their February service project. Canines for Christ has been very active lately with regular visits to Mallard Cove Senior Living Center. Four pet partner teams have been participating and because we have received requests from three additional care centers, we need to have more teams. This ministry provides a rewarding opportunity for a dog owner to show Christian love to people who

reside in such facilities Training sessions are conducted on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. by Steve Bader, a profession dog trainer. The Bereavement Support Group meets for lunch every first Thursday.

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UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Mark Reuter Sunday School 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.org “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Freedom: Forgiving Ourselves" 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

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EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

513-825-3040

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

Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM

542-9025

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org

Church By The Woods

PRESBYTERIAN

3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am

Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................

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Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 513-931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Nursery Available. Handicapped Accessible. "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

Sharonville United Methodist

8:15 & 11amTraditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services

3751 Creek Rd.

Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725 2:00pm

3:30pm

Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

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Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote

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DEATHS Ricely Clem “R.C.” Banks, 73, of Sharonville died Jan. 28. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. and served as health commissioner for Sharonville. Survived by wife, Joyce (nee Ledwell) Banks; daughers Janelle (Mike) Dill, Jeanenne (Don) Campbell and Jennifer (Michael) Harris; grandchildren Rayn (Kami) Wood, Krysta (Eli) Schatzle, Erin Osborne, Kevin Wood, Nate Campbell, Caroline Harris, Katie Harris; great-grandchildren Bailey and Blake Wood; and sister, Flora (Charles) Willis. Preceded in death by brothers Douglas and RObert Banks and sisters Roberta Carter and Burita Hubbard. Services were Jan. 31 at Grace Bible Presbyterian Church. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

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Learning to help others bounce back after a traumatic experience will be the focus of “Ways to Bolster Resilience in Children and Adults,” a workshop with Donald Meichenbaum, presented by Jewish Family Service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Mayerson JCC, 8487 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. 6 CEUs are available. Early bird registration is now available for this allday professional development program which will explore whether resilience is innate or learned, and target ways professionals can help adults and children resolve a traumatic event successfully. ocial workers, counselors, clergy, marriage and family therapists, educators, psychologists, case managers, nurses, chemical dependency counselors, rehabilitation counselors, attorneys, law enforcement professionals, life coaches, psychiatrists, and physicians are encouraged

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.

(Ofﬁce) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30 am 8916 Fontainebleau Ter. Performing Arts Ctr. - Finneytown High School Childcare provided

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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

Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney

Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Church of Christ 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Phone: 385-9077 Rev. Michelle Torigian Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org www.facebook.com/StPaulUCC

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