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Princeton High School’s winning team is training for national competition in the spring. The four team members are staying in shape by staying on top of current events and by reviewing history and geography. They have no team name, but they can be called champions. The four seniors, Francesco De Salvatore, Natasha Mehta, Olivia Weir and Andrew Gase, represented Princeton at the regional Academic WorldQuest competition at Summit Country Day. The team was assembled by social studies teacher Jim O’Connor. About 25 teams from seven schools competed by answering questions about international affairs, geography, history and culture. WorldQuest, which has taken place annually since 2003, is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America. That council is a non-profit, nonpartisan international affairs organization that includes more than 500,000 members and participants in 39 states. Questions in the local competition were shown on a large screen, and the team members worked together to answer in a multiple choice format. After answering 60 questions, Princeton’s team was tied for first place with Summit. In a sudden death round, the two schools were given a single question, to be answered as a fillin-the-blank. After six rounds, they were still tied. The pool of questions had been exhausted and organizers
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Princeton High School seniors, from left, Natasha Mehta, Francesco De Salvatore, Andrew Gase and Olivia Weir will travel to Washington, D.C., for the national competition of Academic World Quest in the spring. had to turn to current events from the Internet. The seventh question asked which Italian prime minister was considered a playboy. Eyes turned to De Salvatore, whose relatives live in Italy. “I’m Italian and my parents are from Italy,” he said. “That was helpful.” They filled in the blank: Silvio Berlusconi. He’s the prime minister and a billionaire entrepreneur. The Italian politician is the longest-serving prime minister, holding office
from 1994 to 1995, from 2001 to 2006 and from 2008 to the present. “My aunt really likes him,” De Salvatore said. That answer won the competition, and now the four students will travel to Washington, D.C., in April for the national competition. They will face about 40 teams from schools across the country in topics such as history, geography, current events and pop culture. The local competition had been nerve-racking, Gase said, because they had come in third in last
year’s event. “But we all stay updated on our own,” Mehta said. “They all have an interest in current events,” O’Connor said. They will continue to monitor the news and review history and geography. As far as the pop culture of today, they have an advantage over their coach, but when it comes to pop culture of the ’80s, he’s there to help. “I’ll try to provide that extra fun and motivation,” O’Connor said.
Ameridian plugs into solar energy project By Kelly McBride Reddy
“This creates no emissions. Plus, the sun comes up every day.”
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Sharonville-based Ameridian is warming up a new division that offers solar and renewable energy, and business is heating up fast with a $5 million project for Dayton Power and Light. The project, on a 51-acre site on a Springboro soybean field, includes about seven acres of a ground mounted solar array. It uses solar modules that will generate enough electricity to power 150 homes a year. Ameridian, which also is a roofing and general contractor, affixed beams into the ground and built a rack atop those beams. Then they were wired by Schneider Electric of West Chester Township. “This will feed into the hardware and then tie into the existing utility lines,” said Matt Owens, director of engineering in the solar and renewable energy division of the Sharonville company. “Then it’s fed back into the grid, to feed power to the service area. “It’s a power source feeding into the grid,” Owens said. He added that customers will
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Matt Owens examines plans for Ameridian’s project with Dayton Power and Light. see no change. So why is Dayton Power and Light making the change? Under state requirements, 25 percent of power has to be generated through renewable or alternative sources by 2025. The goal is generally to replace coal as an energy source. “This creates no emissions,” Owens said. “Plus, the sun comes
up every day.” The project, which began in December and is expected to be completed in March, also includes an information kiosk, which Ameridian will construct. “People can come and see the field and get information about the project and solar energy,” Owens said. He said the company hopes to
conduct similar renewable energy projects for “any commercial company with a roof or ground space.” “We would install renewable energy sources,” Owens said, “and create electricity without emissions.” Among the advantages to this type of power, he said were environmental benefits and financial incentives and programs that pay the business back within a few years. Owens said the timing was beneficial for Ameridian, as well. The roofing and general contracting company usually sees a lull in business during the winter months. The Dayton project used about 20 Ameridian employees “who otherwise could have been laid off,” Owens said.
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Sharonville works to keep streets free of snow By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
As Sharonville wrapped up a winter blanketed in snow, city council passed an ordinance intended to help keep the streets safer during a snowfall. The amended ordinance, passed unanimously, “forbids anyone from depositing snow from a driveway onto a public street during a snow emergency.” During discussion, Councilman Ed Cunningham expressed concern that
Cunningham Lovitt well-meaning residents who shovel their driveways but inadvertently get snow in the street would be cited. That’s not the goal of the ordinance, deputy safety service director Robert Fisher explained. “The intent was to deter
large quantities of snow that create an issue to remove,” Fisher said. “However,” Mayor Virgil Lovitt said, “that doesn’t mean we would never ticket a resident for shoveling snow into the street.” Violation of the ordinance is a minor misdemeanor. All agreed that the driving force behind the ordinance was safety on the roadway, and the aim was to keep the streets free of snow. Also during the meeting,
council voted to offer free membership to the city’s recreation center for fulltime, active-duty military personnel and their families. Council defined family as the spouse and dependents of the Sharonville resident on active duty. Members of council also heard the annual report from health Commissioner Dennis Propes. During a busy 2009, Propes said the focus was on the H1N1 virus. He reported that the department administered
3,100 doses of H1N1 vaccine, and transferred another 1,400 doses to area doctors. Ten school-based clinics were held as well. Among other highlights in Propes’ report were: a large-scale peanut recall; rabid bat bite during a school trip, and new programs and policies that included cholesterol screenings and tall grass procedures. “Our department was able to not only meet all of these challenges,” Propes
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Upcoming Sharonville meetings include: Tuesday, March 2 Law committee, 5:15 p.m., council chambers Tuesday, March 9 Public hearing on zoning at Greenwood Avenue and Chester Road, 6 p.m., council chambers. Zoning would change from general business to public facility. said in his report, “but deal with them in the professional manner that the residents of Sharonville have come to expect.”
Tree programs blooming for second year By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
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The Sycamore Township Board of Trustees presented Sycamore Senior Center director Joshua Howard, second from right, with the $25,000 annual donation at the Feb. 4 regular meeting. From left: Trustee Dick Kent, board Vice President Cliff Bishop, Joshua Howard and trustee president Tom Weidman.
Wyoming and Glendale residents will be given the opportunity to help replenish their communities’ canopy under programs that offer trees for a discounted price. Wyoming began its program last year as a response to Hurricane Ike, after hundreds of trees were lost in the storm of 2008. The city’s Urban Forestry Board worked with nurseries to provide a selection and planting service at a discounted municipal rate. This year, Natorp Nurseries and Lagergren Nursery
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Call Craig Natorp at Natorp Nurseries, 398-7469, ext. 1100. Call Bill Lagergren at Lagergren Nursery, 756-9362. Call Cassinelli’s Glendale Nurseries at 874-4500. Cassinelli’s will offer guidance in choosing an appropriate tree. Price list for Wyoming residents can be found at www.wyoming.oh.us/ufb. will begin taking orders for planting in Wyoming when the weather permits. The board reported that if customers identify them-
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selves as Wyoming residents they will be quoted the discounted price. The nurseries will report to the Urban Forestry Board, so members can monitor the tree-purchase program. They also welcome input from residents. Those who need help selecting trees can find information in “Deciduous Trees for Ohio, HYG-108201,” published by the Ohio State University extension office. Glendale’s program, started to replace trees lost after the drought of 2007, as well as the destruction of Hurricane Ike, brought 150 new trees to the village in 2009. That was in addition to
the 125 trees which the village plants on public property. This year’s program will be offered through Cassinelli’s Glendale Nursery. Customers who identify themselves as Glendale residents will receive the discounted price for orders placed beginning in March. Orders from all three nurseries can be placed over the phone. Walter Cordes, Glendale’s village administrator and a councilman in Wyoming, said the programs provide value to both communities. “By using this program, it allows residents to restore our collective tree canopy for not only now, but into the future.”
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Wyoming honors top citizens By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Eleven Wyoming residents who have given of their time and talents were honored with the city’s Citizen of the Year award dur-
ing a recent ceremony. The Promote Wyoming committee conducted the search for the top residents, who were nominated by families, friends and colleagues “for their dedication to improving Wyoming and
the Greater Cincinnati area,” according to a news release. These are the people (who) make our community outstanding and a very enjoyable place to live,” Mayor Barry Porter said. “They are honored for what
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they do as individuals and for what they bring to the community.” “All of these individuals have contributed in a unique way to make Wyoming a richer place,” City Manager Bob Harrison said. Winners of the 2009 Citizen of the Year, who were honored at the Wyoming High School Pendery Center, are: • Matt Fischer – Wyoming School Foundation trustee and Presbyterian Church of Wyoming youth leader was responsible for bringing lacrosse to Wyoming. It has become a varsity sport at Wyoming High School. • Lonnie Grayson – Wyoming Recreation Center coach, Youth Services Bureau assistant treasurer and Powel Crosley YMCA chief volunteer officer. • Doris Adams – Serves on several committees, including the Wyoming Senior Group, Wyoming Drama Circle and the Wyoming Women’s Club. • Amsu and Sheryl Rajbhandari – Have helped 200 Bhutanese refugees settle in the Cincinnati area. • Rick Henkel – Boy Scout leader, STAR Spirit Soccer treasurer and volun-
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Youth Services Bureau and has worked as a senior producer for the Wyoming Corral Show as well as serving on the Wyoming Recreation Commission, Wyoming Senior Commission and other associations related to senior health in the area. • Ed Sauer – Longtime member of St. James Church, where he has served as treasurer and past president of St. Vincent de Paul for 45 years. He and his wife, Ruth, deliver food for meals on wheels. • Todd Wales – Founding member of the Wyoming Urban Forestry Board and has offered his expertise as a landscape architect to the city of Wyoming in its efforts to become part of Tree City USA. He also helped the city and school district receive grant funding to create a rain garden.
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It was a long year for Lt. Lynn McKee of the Springdale Police Dept., but after 14 months of case study, self study and testing, he has graduated form the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program. The graduate-level curriculum is built around a core of ethics. Topics included interpersonal skills, strategic planning and utilization of resources, among
others. Graduates must master each topic. McKee, who was among 16 chosen for the program, met standards in experience as well as formal and continuing education. “This is the top of the line,” Springdale Police Chief Michael Laage said. “This is the highest education offered in Ohio. “It’s a hard program.” Laage said that while there are eight modules of study, having them circle a core of ethics shows “if you
do the right thing, the concept is that you won’t get into a jam.” McKee, who was promoted to lieutenant in October 2009, has been with the Springdale Police Department for 25 years. In addition to his patrol duties, he serves as the second shift commander. McKee is Springdale’s field training officer and handles uniform issues and coordinates off-duty work for the city’s officers. McKee also has been a
member of the honor guard for the past four years. He graduated from the Police Executive Leadership College in 2007. Of these duties, Laage said, “He does a good job.” The CLEE course is cosponsored by the Law Enforcement Foundation Inc., and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. According to the association, it’s designed to elevate the standards of excellence for law enforcement executives.
Wyoming board updated on recycling, tenure process By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com
Wyoming City School District, in an attempt to mirror citywide efforts that make it a Hamilton County leader in recycling, has established a Go Green initiative that involves all five of the district’s buildings. Parent Heidi Spicer presented a report to the Board of Education at its February meeting, outlining Go Green’s history, accomplishments, challenges and goals. Even the report itself was eco-friendly, printed on both sides of the page in smaller type to reduce the amount of paper used. Go Green challenges students to waste less at lunch, recycle more than they throw away and raise awareness of what’s going
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into landfills. Wyoming’s five schools have individual challenges and strengths, Spicer said, and one of the goals is to create a uniform effort that can be applied district-wide. She said she has applied for a Hamilton County grant that would help pay for containers for the schools. The board also heard a report from assistant Superintendent Susan Wells, who explained the district’s tenure process for teachers. District officials said the explanation was meant to help residents better understand the process.
Te n u r e d teachers receive continuing contracts, which remain in effect without a limited Wells t e r m . Wyoming has 74 teachers with that type of contract, which is about half of the district’s total number of teachers. Non-tenured teachers typically receive one-year contracts. To apply for tenure, Wells said, a teacher must have completed three full years teaching in the
decision. Wells noted that if the tenure is not approved, Ohio law requires a non-renewal of the teacher’s contract for the following year. Tenured teachers, she said, are expected to exceed expectations, show master of their subject matter, provide leadership and service, show a desire for lifelong learning, and contribute to
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Mt. Notre Dame students learn the ad game
“We work hard. But that doesn’t mean we can’t play harder.” This is the mantra of Peter Schwartz, the founder and chief creative officer of Bridge Worldwide, a Cincinnati advertising agency. Schwartz, along with copywriter and Mount Notre Dame alum Ann Tassone and systems analyst Justin Davis, shared their professional insights with 67 MND students who took advantage of the school’s Billiart Scholar Honors Program speaker series. The group of students, interested in careers in creative writing, journalism, Web design and marketing, took the after-school field trip to the agency’s downtown headquarters. Students and faculty from the English and information technology and business departments were able to experience the many different facets of a career in advertising and also see an MND grad in the trenches of the “ad game.” “It was wonderful to have all of our Billiart Scholars participate, along with 41 other students. That tells us how important it is to
provide these real-life opportunities for our young women,” director of alumnae relations Alisia Sullivan said. “The trip to Bridge Worldwide was amazing. I learned so many helpful tips and received advice that will guide me in my career in the future,” junior Erin Vannatta of Loveland said. “I am thinking about going into journalism or design and this trip was exactly what I needed to get a glimpse of this type of work atmosphere.” Ann Tassone of Hyde Park, a 2003 graduate of MND and copywriter for Bridge Worldwide, discussed her passion for writing and how that passion shaped her collegiate experience and provided her with a career path she did not necessarily set out to follow. “I never thought that I would work for an ad agency,” she said. “I think when you ask most of the employees here, they will say the same thing.” The trip to Bridge Worldwide also offered students the chance to tour the unique work environment that ad agencies often create.
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Several Mount Notre Dame students recently visited Bridge Worldwide to learn about the ad business. They are, with Bridge Worldwide employees, from left: systems analyst Justin Davis, Alex Lohmann, Maria Mattei, copywriter Ann Tassone, Elizabeth Guye, Pamela Brault and Carolyn Hartmann. “Everything about our work space is intentional,” Davis said to the students. “The inspirational quotes on the walls, cubicles separated by low walls, the pool table and Wii system found in one of the lounge areas and the gym facility all serve a purpose that
helps create the culture at Bridge needed to help foster creativity and enforce our values of equality, teamwork and balance.” Most surprising to the students was the fact that every employee, no matter what their rank in the company is, works in a cubicle,
including the CCO himself. “Experiencing this makes the workplace and the idea of working not so intimidating. If I were to work at a company like Bridge, I would be excited to come to work every day,” junior Carolyn Hartman of Evendale said.
Science students to compete at Olympiad tournament
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Trip around the world
Sharonville United Methodist Nursery School and Kindergarten’s “Trip Around the World” class recently “flew” to India. Each week the class “flies” to a different country where they share the food, language and culture of the area by singing songs, playing games and making crafts common to that part of the world. At center, trip leader Bonnie Pendleton teaches students and parents about Indian culture.
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Several teams will quality to compete at the Ohio State Science Olympiad Tournament to be April 17 at the Ohio State University. Teams can also reach the National Science Olympiad Tournament by placing in the top two at the Ohio State tournament. The tournament is made possible by the University of Cincinnati, Sycamore School District and other companies. The public is invited to visit RWC March 6 to watch as these budding scientists compete. Events will run throughout the day, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until 2:20 p.m.. An award ceremony will follow at approximately 4 p.m. at Blue Ash Elementary School, located on the RWC campus at 9555 Plainfield Road. There is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, visit www.rwc.uc.edu/sci-olympiad/ or contact Steve Schrantz, tournament coordinator, at 777-0781.
HONOR ROLLS Wyoming Middle School
Student of the month
The following students have earned honors for the second quarter of 2009-2010.
Dylan Partin has been named a student of the month for January at Scarlet Oaks. He is in the plumbing program at Scarlet Oaks and a senior at Princeton High School.
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Family math night
Glendale Elementary’s Math Committee will host family math night, with a special science feature, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the school, 930 Congress Ave. Families will have the opportunity to play math games from Odyssey Learning. Refreshments will also be available.
Winning author
Michael Cripe, a fifth-grader at Springdale Elementary, was announced as an award winning author. Cripe’s story, “The 2-D House”, won first place in the short story division of the Sharonville Federated Women’s Club writing contest. Cripe was presented with a certificate and cash award from Barb Carvey of the Women’s Club.
Easter Egg Hunt
Mount Notre Dame High School will host its ninth annual Easter Egg hunt, featuring a continental breakfast and visit with the Easter Bunny, Saturday, March 20 at the school, 711 East Columbia Ave., Reading. Registration begins at 9:45a.m., with the egg hunt beginning at 10:45 a.m., rain or shine. During the hunt, children will search for brightly colored eggs filled with sweet treats and will also be able to win prizes. Children should bring a basket to hold all of their collected goodies. Cost is $4 per person. Children under a year old are admitted free. To register, contact Beth Barnett at 8213044, ext. 142 or bbarnett@mndhs.org.
Students from many local school districts will converge Saturday, March 6, at Raymond Walters College to compete in the Cincinnati Regional Science Olympiad tournament. Similar to athletic events, the Science Olympiad tests the academic mettle of student teams in 23 different events. Ranging from anatomy to ecology and from physics lab to meteorology, students rotate through a series of timed experiments designed to test their problemsolving skills as well as their subject knowledge. This year, RWC is hosting one of eight regional tournaments, drawing students from the Greater Cincinnati area including Finneytown, Wyoming and Loveland. The students compete to win individual and school awards. First- to sixth-place medals will be awarded to students in each event and first- to sixth-place trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each division.
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Bethany School kindergartner Sydney Evans is delighted to show her award for learning facts about penguins. She was presented the award at Bethany’s Lower School Honors Assembly. Evans’ teacher is Kathy Poto.
Mark Akinbi, Lily Anderson, Anna Baize, Rachel Behrman, Leah Berger, Josh Berry, Chris Betagole, Nick Boettcher, Mason Boling, Maddie Boster, Katie Bowling, Jack Brown, John Brown, Kelsey Brunsman, Chris Bucher, Natalie Burchard, Colin Burke, Tommy Busemeyer, Kristine Campbell, Max Childs, Kelly Cholvat, Kennedy Clark, Cameron Cramer, Claire Crawford, Grace Crawford, Zenobia DeCoteau, Becky Denson, Tom Dickson, Gordon Dominique, Andy Donnelly, Abigail Dreyer, Caroline Duke, Maggie Ebling, Claire Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Kit Ely, Lauren Everett, Adam Eyman, Alexander Fee, Alfredo Fee, Ben Fershtman, Jonathan Finney, Benny Friedman, Ahmad Frost, Logan Gage, Joey Gallick, Alex Gieske, Ian Goertzen, Anna Guan, Lacey Guggenheim, Lily Hackett, Chloe Halsted, Noah Hamilton, Jared Heidotting, Jennifer Heisey, Peter Izenson, Heather Jackson, Anna Kamphaus, Alex Kellner, Michael Kelly, Emma Klug, Ellen Koesterman, Allie Kraft, Robert Kuyath, Trey Lampley, Sarah Lebuhn, Jessica Leish, Matthew Lethander, Olivia Linn, Marie Lippert, Zach Lower, Will Marty, Kelsey Maxwell, Peter McGrath, Max McLaughlin, Sarah McRae, Steven Meier, Molly Meyer, Wes Meyer, Duke Mitchell, Michael Montgomery, David Moody, Henry Moore, Hannah Neal, Daria Oberholzer, Akhil Patel, Niki Plattenburg, Nat Polley, Remington Pool, Nolan Prevish, Galen Robison, Josh Rosenthal, Anna Ross, Danielle Rush, Jonathan Rutter, Logan Schneider, Katie Sena, Carson Skidmore, Cambray Smith, Lindsey Smith, Michael Smith, Marta Stewart, Melissa Stuart, David Thoms, Logan Thoresen, Blair Tieger, Chandler Todd, Dominic Vamosi, Carly Varland, Christopher
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The Wyoming High School swimming teams had another strong performance at the Ohio High School High School State swimming meet as the boys’ team finished second in the state in Division II for the second consecutive season. “This could be the best team we’ve ever had, top to bottom,” head coach Dave Eliott said. “I think it’s definitely our best boys’ team and the girls’ team had the depth to pull ourselves through some of the big meets. “I’m really proud of the senior leadership and the underclassmen did great as well,” he said. “I hope this is something they remember for years to come.” The boys’ team finished with 250 points, just 48 off state champ Hunting Valley University School. Wyoming had two relays win state championships. The 200yard freestyle relay of junior Owen Dunbar, sophomore Pat Dierker, junior A.J. Burt and senior Michael Murphy won a state title with a time of 1:26.19. The 400-yard freestyle relay of Dierker, Dunbar, sophomore Eric Lethander and senior Zach Fischer also won a state title, with a time of 3:09.65. Fischer, Murphy, Burt and senior Jonathan Profitt finished second in the 200-medley relay. Diver Donald Merten finished fifth with a score of 328.40. The girls’ team finished seventh in the state, their fourth straight year in the top 10. The girls were led by Celia Oberholzer, who repeated as the Division II state champion in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 56.64. The 200-medley team of Oberholzer, sophomore Rachael Theiler, junior Mariah Akinbi and sophomore Abby Gibons finished fourth with a time of 1:50.58. “I’m so proud of these kids and
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Wyoming High School’s Celia Oberholzer swims the backstroke in her team’s fourth place finish in the womens 200 yard Medley Relay during the Division II Finals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Swimming Tournament.
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Wyoming High School’s John Profitt swims the breast stroke in his team’s second-place finish in the men’s 200-yard medley relay during the Division II Finals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Swimming Tournament at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio Feb. 26.
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Wyoming High School’s Rachael Theiler swims the butterfly in her team’s fourth place finish in the Womens 200 yard Medley Relay.
what they did this year,” Elliott said. One of the keys for the team was the tough competition throughout the season. “I’d say staying grounded as a group and not getting too high or too low really helped them,” Elliott said. “It would’ve been easy to coast after the performance at the coaches classic but the schedule didn’t permit it. These kids were tested every week and that made this group stick together and do so well.” Both teams won district titles and Elliott said the competition within the team helped make the Cowboys stronger overall. “Nothing was given to them and that healthy competition made them strive to achieve god things,” Elliott said. “Now the younger group of kids is starting to realize what it takes to get to that state level and the ones that are making it are excited and want to keep doing it.”
TOURNEY UPDATES The following information describes who advances in the various tournaments.
Wrestling
The top four individuals in each weight class advanced from districts to state:
Division I District – Fairfield
Princeton: Corey Selmon (103), 1; Charles Mason (160), 1; Jeremy Stepp (189), 4.
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• No. 2 Wyoming (13-3) beat No. 3 Finneytown 65-53 to win a sectional title and advances to play Alter (20-2) in the district tournament at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 5 at Mason. • The No. 2 Princeton girls’ bas-
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ketball team won a sectional title with a 53-31 win over No. 12 McAuley. The Vikings advance to play Sycamore, a team Princeton defeated twice in the regular season, in the district tournament. Princeton faces Sycamore on Saturday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Harrison High School.
The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart sixthgrade boys’ basketball team celebrates defeating All Saints 34-31 for the OLSH Tournament Championship, a thirdthrough eighth-grade boys’ basketball tournament for three weeks in January. This victory was the final game of the tournament. In front are Sam Miller of Deer Park; Brett Elmlinger of Reading; Ben Sieder, Christian Kettler and Matthew Hildebrandt, all of Evendale. In back are Kyle Mechley of Evendale; Chris Meyer of Deer Park; Henry Kuechly of Evendale; Tyrone Williams of Westwood; Kelley Peter and Keith Chachoff, both of Deer Park and coaches Kelley Peter and Tom Miller.
Boys’ basketball
• No. 6 Wyoming (11-6) will play No. 2 Indian Hill (15-3) at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Wyoming advances after beating No. 9 Clermont Northeastern (6-10) 52-46. Wyoming’s top-scorers in that game were Kyle Seyfried and Tony Davis with 12 points each, including three 3-pointers from Seyfried. • No. 2 Princeton boys (14-4) will play Western Hills Tuesday, March 2, at Xavier University, after Press deadline.
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Princeton swimmers perform at state By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
For the first time since 2007, a member of the Princeton High School swimming team competed at the state meet. Four members, to be exact. Michael Spraul, Erik Spraul, Joseph Carnahan and Alexander Ziegler competed at the Division I Swimming and Diving
Championships, which was at C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton McKinley High School Feb. 24-27. Senior Michael Spraul, who qualified in the 100 backstroke, finished 16th in a time of 54.27. “He’s a very talented swimmer who works real hard,” Princeton head coach Chad Winkle said. “He deserves it.” Spraul, whose goal was to finish in the top 16,
advanced to state after finishing sixth at sectionals (56.58) and ninth at districts (53.49). He also led the 400 freestyle relay to state along with Erik Spraul, Carnahan and Ziegler. They finished 16th due to disqualification. The relay team, which hoped to place in the top eight, advanced after finishing second at sectionals (3:19.84) and fifth at dis-
tricts (3:15.01). Winkle attributed their success, in part, to the senior leadership of Carnahan and Ziegler. “They set the tone at meets,” Winkle said. “They raced to win.” Winkle was also impressed with Erik Spraul, a freshman. “He stepped it up a lot,” Winkle said. “He dropped about 3.5 seconds over the (course of) the year to get on the relay team.”
The girls’ team, meanwhile, did not qualify any swimmers to state, as several of their top performers – Emily Weber, Holly Grender and Dana Zerbini – missed part of the postseason due to engagements with the school orchestra, which recently traveled to Hawaii. Senior Michelle Haggard, however, performed at districts in the 200 individual medley and 100 but-
terfly, finishing 29th in both events. Winkle, who was an assistant coach at Princeton for three years before taking over this season, was pleased with his team’s performance this year. “We hope to keep progressing and move up in the (Greater Miami Conference),” he said. Both Princeton squads placed fifth at the GMC Meet this season.
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Time is right for Princeton levy
I support the Princeton bond/levy because I want to live in a community that has a strong commitment to the school system. Princeton has a long history of strong commitment to its school district. It is this commitment that provides a solid community and attracted us to reside here. I feel the bond/levy will ensure the continued strength of the Princeton school system, which is so essential in keeping our property values up and contributing a solid foundation on which we build our community. The passing of this levy ensures that the funds will be there to keep our school system competitive with our neighboring communities, all of whom have a strong commitment to their own school systems. We may need to ask ourselves if Princeton Schools is worth the investment. The answer is yes. As
a parent of two children in the junior high and high school level, I can attest to the excellence of the academic curriculum and to the highly qualified, dedicated teachers and staff that administer to our schools and the students. We have been pleased with the seamless transition our children experienced coming to Princeton after spending all previous years at an excellent private school. What I can also attest to is that the buildings, though excellently maintained, have been pushed to their limits and desperately need to be updated. I am urging my fellow residents that the time is now. The current levy has responsibly cut 35 percent from the previous proposal. It is just smart for us to invest in ourselves, in what we have always valued as a part of our community standard, a strong school district. Monica Mazzone Rexford Drive Evendale
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Do you think Sharonville will ever be able to redevelop Chester Road corridor (the “Northern Lights” project”)? Why or why not? What would you like to see there? No responses. Are you pleased with the way your public works crews have responded during the February snows? What could they have done better? “A+ for the public works crew. I live on a dead end street with not much traffic except for the local residents. The snow plows did not ignore us. They plowed the street at least twice a day to keep the roads very clear.” K.K.C. “Yes! Very pleased ... and quite impressed. That’s a massive undertaking – dealing with all that snow and ice – and those men and women out there plowing and shoveling and salting did an excellent job! Thank you city of Cincinnati! “And I’d like to give a shout out to all the fabulous people at Lindsay Lane Apartments for doing such a great job for us! The driveways, parking lots, parking spots and sidewalks were all plowed, shoveled, and salted in excellent time (including weekends!) for the residents to come and go ... safely. Thank you sooooo much!” J.K. “As far as I am concerned, the public works crews deserve a medal for the good job they did on our community’s streets. One could not have asked for more. Maybe when I was younger, I could have worked that hard, but I just marvel every time I think of the hours they had to keep, and the effort they had to exert, and I am grateful.” B.B. “I think the road crews do a great job! Our street does seem to not get plowed quite as quickly as others, but I really don’t mind. Hey, if snow on my street is all I have to worry about these days, I am doing pretty good!” L.D. “Kudos to everyone! They took care of primary streets very well and, understandably, the second-
Next questions Evendale is threatening to “get tough” with people who park on grass instead of hard surfaces. Do you agree with the village’s position? Why or why not? Would you consider or are you considering a Toyota for your next car, given the company’s recent recalls and safety concerns? Why or why not? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. ary streets as best they could. I discovered the joy of doing my errands on foot rather than driving a few blocks here and there.” S.J.P.
Feb. 17 questions
Sharonville City Council is considering an ordinance which would make it illegal for people to shovel snow into a public street. Is this a good idea? Why or why not? “I understand the reason behind this. I think given the current environment of the country with the things any government is trying to do is somewhat risky, and will make the citizens even more riled up. Some people do in fact make big piles of snow from driveways. Maybe the council should first put something out in the ‘Community’ news booklet first. A little PR rather than a ‘swat.’ Also, when I shovel my sidewalk and driveway properly, I hate when the city snow plows come by and plow a big pile of snow into my driveway which I have cleaned without putting snow into the street! Will the city come back and clean that again for me? I don’t think so!” D.K. “Let all of us remember that the publics works is trying to clear the roads for everyone with limited equipment. Everyone wants the same thing at the same time – clean roads, which allows for plowing just enough that they can move on to others who are waiting. And let us not forget that this work is being done while most of us sleep and on longer shifts than most of us work.” T.S.
Passing Princeton levy will help all seniors
The one thing that no one argues with is that property values rise when school systems are in good shape. I believe the school board of Princeton has created a win-win situation for seniors. First, if you own your home, and would be considering selling it in the next five to 10 years, it will sell easier if: 1. The family buying the home knows the school system is a strong one. 2. The taxes are low (Princeton school districts are the second lowest in Hamilton County.) 3. Your taxes as a senior will only go up a small amount to fund the construction of two new schools. 4. Your school system offers a health facility, gymnasium and a pool for area residents when not in use. Most school systems are locked up on the weekends.
About letters & columns We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Tri-County Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, Our schools are the lifeblood of our community. They build a strong base for the future. They provide employment and an economic boost to our area. I’ve been strongly impressed with the Princeton school board and Superintendent Gary Pack and what they’ve done to keep their schools strong and their budget in check. They’ve implemented an administrative pay freeze and cut costs across the board, while upgrading the test scores of the
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Appealing property values While voter approved tax levies have the major impact on property taxes, your property’s valuation is the foundation on which the rate you pay is figured. We reappraise (revalue) Hamilton County properties every three years by state law. The legal requirements of the reappraisal process mean we are always behind the market. That may be more apparent now than it was when real estate values were rising. The effective date of the appraisal currently in force is Jan. 1, 2008. If you believe the value we have for your property is inaccurate you can file a complaint with the board of revision. The board’s requirement this year is to look at your value as of Jan. 1, 2009. Based on the evidence presented, the board can raise or lower a value or leave it unchanged.
To file a complaint, call 513946-4035 and we will send you the state’s form and instructions, rules and guidelines. Read them carefully to preDusty pare for your Rhodes hearing. ComCommunity plaint packets also be Press guest may downloaded and columnist printed from our Web site, www.hcauditor.org. Click on Departments and Board of Revision. Complaints must be received in our office (the postmark is irrelevant under state law) by 4 p.m. on March 31 so if you are not in a position to mail in plenty of time we suggest you play it safe and
hand-deliver to room 304 of the County Administration Building, 138 E. Court St., downtown Cincinnati. At your hearing you will need to make your case for the value you seek. Remember: our office’s only goal is to get your value right. Even if we summarily reduced all Hamilton County property values, it would have a minimal effect on taxes. The millage of most levies is reset after a reappraisal. Taxing entities get the amount you voted. So, if values overall go down, millages increase. Our work in setting values is controlled by state law and overseen by the state tax commissioner. We do our utmost to get it right. We welcome your help and participation. Dusty Rhodes is the Hamilton County auditor.
How to prevent bed bugs Bed bugs, long believed to be eradicated in our country, have made their presence known in the past several years. Most bed bug complaints to Hamilton County Public Health are residential in nature, also mostly from renters, and it is understandable that many people are concerned when they find bed bugs in their homes. We are available to help determine the best way to get rid of the problem, but prevention is actually the best tool we can use help contain the bed bug problem. Bed bugs are a wingless insect found worldwide, that feed off the blood of humans and other animals. Bed bugs, although unpleasant, are not known to transmit diseases to humans. Contrary to popular belief, presence of bed bugs is not an
indicator of unsanitary living conditions. They may be found in homes, motels, movie theaters, transportation depots and rest rooms. Bed bugs do not fly or jump, but they do move quickly and can hitch hike on just about anything including furniture, clothes or luggage. In our own homes and when traveling, there are things we can look for to make sure bed bugs are not around. Some general guidelines are: • Reduce the amount of clutter to eliminate hiding places. • Inspect furniture brought into your home. • When returning from a trip, inspect your luggage and clothes for bed bugs. • At home or when staying in hotels or motels, examine the bed linens and mattress seems for the
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From left: Kaleb Mace, Austin Davis, Josh Finamore and Todd Phillips were all selected by members of the Deer Park Business Association to work together to create a logo for the business association.
Students help create business group’s logo By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
Four students are making their mark on Deer Park. Deer Park High School students Kaleb Mace, Austin Davis, Josh Finamore and Todd Phillips were selected by members of the Deer Park Business Association to design the group’s logo. Donna Farrell, business association treasurer and manager of First National Bank, said there was a fourway tie between the students receiving the most votes for their logo creations. “Four students instead of just one (will) have the chance to work with our professional graphic design person ... plus get a valuable lesson on working together as a team,” Farrell said.
The four students will work with Darrell Williams, owner of Cow Dog Design, a Web site design company in Deer Park, to create the logo for the business association that will incorporate all four of the boys’ ideas into one lasting logo. “The four students (can) feel proud knowing that they contributed to the creation of the logo that will be uesd for years and years to come,” Farrell said. Williams will meet with the students on the in-service day Feb. 26 to create the logo which will be unveiled at a later business association meeting. Farrell said the business association will continue to work with the high school students like Mace, Davis, Finamore and Phillips and are in the planning stages of creating a scholarship for a Deer Park student.
THINGS TO DO
Film winners
Mayerson JCC is hosting the JCC Afternoon Series: Film Festival Winners from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village. See “To Die in Jerusalem,” a documentary exploring story of Israeli teen Rachel Levy, victim of suicide bomber named Ayat alAkhras, a Palestinian schoolgirl who bore an uncanny resemblance to Levy. The cost is $1. Reservations are required. Call 761-7500 or visit www.jointhej.org.
Gardening class
Sycamore Township is hosting gardening classes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, in the Schuler Community Room at Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road, Sycamore Township. Get ideas and tips for great lawns, new products and landscape methods. The class is led by staff of Bloomin Garden Centre. The event is free. Call 791-8447.
Make cheese
Grailville Education and Retreat Center is hosting “Cheese Making and More: A Culinary Retreat” at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland. It concludes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7. Get hands-on experience with making yogurt, fromage blanc, ricotta and mozzarella
cheese and discuss how hard cheeses are made. It includes samples to take home. The event is open to ages 18 and up. The cost is $190 overnight, $175 commuter. Reservations are required. Call 683-2340 or visit http://bit.ly/6MjYme.
Dinner benefit
The Wellness Community is hosting “Great Food for a Great Cause” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 8, at National Exemplar, 6880 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. Purchase dinner and National Exemplar donates proceeds to benefit Wellness Community’s free Cancer Support Programs. Reservations are recommended. Call 271-2103.
Gem show
Sharonville Convention Center is hosting the GemStreet USA Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. See vendors specializing in gems, jewelry, beads of all sizes and design for making jewelry, fossils, crystals and more. Admission is $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 11 and under. Call 216521-4367 or visit www.gemstreetusa.com.
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EVELYN PERKINS/CONTRIBUTOR
Nathan Tinch behind the counter at Tuesday Morning in Tri-County.
Tuesday Morning trip unearths a rare find
I know I said this before, but I have to say it again, because I get so excited when I happen across a young adult who is 180 degrees from those who grab all the headlines. Nathan Tinch and I met two weeks ago at the Tuesday Morning store in Tri-County, where he works. His greeting was so warm when I walked in, that I felt drawn to ask him for an interview. Boy, did I hit the jackpot! Nathan is a man on the move, goal oriented and on track for a great future. June 2011 will find him graduating from Miami University in Oxford, after studying anthropology and botany. He applied to the Peace Corp three months ago, and hopes to go to South America. Nathan wants to be an ethnobiologist, and study how humans use plants. Ethnobiology cover multiple disciplines including archaeology, nutrition, geography, biology and about eight other scientific fields. I checked with Nathan, and one of the things he will be looking into is how indigenous people have used their knowledge of local plants to treat various ailments for many centuries. These remedies have often been discounted, but there is a growing appreciation for their effectiveness. Although Nathan lives in Colerain
Township, he knows our area well, having friends that live in Springdale. He graduated from Northwest High School. His scientific interest was nurtured by Boy Scout Troop Evelyn 433 in Greenhills. Perkins Nathan has been an Eagle Scout since Community 2002. Press His troop visited columnist Indian Reservations, and cultural heritage museums. The scientist in him delighted in speaking with the indigenous people in Montana, Tennessee, New England and northern New York, and learning what they were all about. Nathan’s troop leader was the landscape manager at Cincinnati State College, and he taught Nathan many useful things about plants. As Nathan grew up, he wanted to know how humans all over the world utilized different plants. Focused on science, he took science courses in high school, and was assistant manager of Jack’s Aquarium and Pets in Tri-County, Colerain and Western Hills. He also worked at Delhi Flower and Garden. These jobs were not only a great learning experience, they also illustrate his high work ethic.
Nathan Tinch wants to be an ethnobiologist, and study how humans use plants. Ethnobiology cover multiple disciplines including archaeology, nutrition, geography, biology and about eight other scientific fields. Miami University turned out to be a smart choice for Nathan. Besides being rated No. 6 for undergraduates in the United States, Miami is where Nathan met a professor who is doing an archeological dig with the National Science Foundation. Through this association, Nathan will get a National Science Foundation grant this year. As we were closing the interview, Nathan said, “Oh, one more thing. I want you to write that I thank my mother for helping me do this.” Readers, it doesn’t get any better than this. Good luck, Nathan. I know we will hear great things about you in years to come. 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.
Gorman Heritage Farm part of ‘environmental stewardship’ Community Press Staff Report
Gorman Heritage Farm and Public Allies Cincinnati are collaborating to create a new Youth Leadership Development program focusing on Environmental Stewardship. Starting in the spring Gorman Farm and Public Allies will be implementing their first series of hands-on educational excursions for Cincinnati high school students. Through this partner-
ship Gorman Farm and Public Allies hope to strengthen Greater Cincinnati youth’s commitment to address local environmental challenges and to empower them to make positive changes in their communities. This pilot project will provide experiential learning not as a traditional field trip, in which students only spend a short amount of time learning, but as a reccurring learning activity
that aims to support inschool curriculum. To this end, the program encourages students to take part in three supervised learning experiences, all leading towards a culminating project on Saturday, April 24, Global Youth Service Day. Gorman Heritage Farm is a fully operating farm located in Evendale that combines traditional and sustainable farming practices with educational pieces for community members of all
Gorman Heritage Farm is a fully operating farm located in Evendale. ages, and Public Allies is a professional development program affiliated with Bridges for a Just Community and Americorps, yet both organizations are dedicated to empowering local citizens through education. For more information on this educational opportunity teachers and student groups should call 549-6884 or email at Youthleadership@ gormanfarm.org.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, M A R C H 4
ART EXHIBITS
Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, 506 Wyoming Ave. Artist reception party and exhibit. Featuring works by Marco Zehrung Ursula Roma Demitri and Julian Zehrung. Free. 662-1998. Wyoming.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Venus and Mars, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. Plus-level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Wyoming.
FILMS
JCC Afternoon Series: Film Festival Winners, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. “To Die in Jerusalem.” Documentary exploring story of Israeli teen Rachel Levy, victim of suicide bomber named Ayat alAkhras, a Palestinian schoolgirl who bore an uncanny resemblance to Levy. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. $1. Reservations required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Woods. Tour 11 historic buildings depicting life in the 1800s. $5, $3 ages 511. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.
PUBLIC HOURS
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, 44 Village Square. Features the history of Glendale, a National Historic Landmark District, and its railroad past. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Glendale Heritage Preservation. Through March 27. 771-4908. Glendale. F R I D A Y, M A R C H 5
ART EXHIBITS
Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming.
FOOD & DRINK
Lenten Fish Fry, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive, All-you-can-eat fried cod, shrimp, grilled chicken breast, cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, bread desserts and drinks. Carryout available. $9, $5 carryout only, $4 ages 5-10, free ages 3 and under. 8918527. Blue Ash. Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. All Saints Church, 8939 Montgomery Road. Marge Schott Parish Center. Includes fried cod, grilled salmon, tilapia, shrimp, pizza, fries, sweet potato fries, macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes, salad, coleslaw and applesauce. Carryout available. Cash only. $1-$8.50. Presented by All Saints Parish. 792-4600; http://www.allsaints.cc. Sycamore Township. Fish Fry, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Church, 7121 Plainfield Road. Cafeteria. Includes fried or baked fish, shrimp, pizza, macaroni and cheese and beverages. Desserts and carryout available. $1-$7.50. 791-3238. Deer Park.
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Piazza Discepoli Glendale, 23 Village Square. $10. 7716611; www.piazzadiscepoli.com. Glendale.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Starry, Starry Night, 7 p.m. Ursuline Academy, 5535 Pfeiffer Road. Besl Theatre. Broadway singer/actress Sharon Wheatley with Jump ‘n Jive Show Band, UA Capella Choir, US student soloists and others. Cabaret style. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Cash bar of beer and wine. Benefits Besl Theatre upgrades. $35. 791-5791, ext. 1252. Blue Ash.
SPECIAL EVENTS
GemStreet USA Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Vendors specializing in gems, jewelry, beads of all sizes and design for making jewelry, fossils, crystals and more. $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 11 and under. 216-521-4367; www.gemstreetusa.com. Sharonville. S A T U R D A Y, M A R C H 6
ART EXHIBITS
Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming.
CIVIC
Half Pint Library Book Drive, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 772-1551. Springdale.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Team Challenge Meeting, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Free. Presented by Team Challenge. 772-3550; www.ccteamchallenge.org. Montgomery.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Yoga Class Just for Men, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Evendale Village Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. Activity Room. Learn and practice techniques with Roger Null. Book available for purchase. $12. Registration required. Presented by Roger Null and Dan Erdman. 563-2247; www.BeYouProductions.com. Evendale.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny’s Solo Blues, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Guitar Lovers, 7342 Kenwood Road. 793-1456; http://www.guitarlovers.net. Sycamore Township. Blues Merchants, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road. 247-9933; www.myspace.com/bluesmerchants. Montgomery. Ricky Nye, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road. 7714888. Sharonville.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
Cincinnati Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. “Symphonic Romance.” Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Community Orchestra. 791-7815; www.thecco.org. Montgomery.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Rhythm N Blue Ash, 8 p.m. Featuring The Hunt Family Fiddlers. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Muntz Theater. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; http://www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/con certs.htm. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - RELIGIOUS
Cincinnati Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, 7 p.m. Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 9991 Wayne Ave. With Lexington and Louisville Chapters of GMWA. Free, donations accepted. 772-5422; www.gmwacincinnati.com. Woodlawn.
MUSIC - WORLD
The Hunt Family, 8 p.m. Raymond Walters College Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road. Family of nine performs Irish step dancing and mix of Celtic, bluegrass and popular tunes. Part of Rhythm ‘n’ Blue Ash Series. Family friendly. $12, $10 advance. Reservations recommended. Presented by Raymond Walters College. 745-5705; http://www.rwc.uc.edu/alumni/artcultural/con certs.htm. Blue Ash.
You Deserve a Night Out, 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, Sushi and select wine bottles available at 30 percent off. Reservations suggested. 554-1040. Blue Ash.
PUBLIC HOURS
HISTORIC SITES
SCHOOLS
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
HOME & GARDEN
Gardening Classes, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex, 11532 Deerfield Road. Schuler Community Room. Ideas and tips for great lawns, new products and landscape methods. Presented by staff of Bloomin Garden Centre. Free. Presented by Sycamore Township. 791-8447. Sycamore Township.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Deer Park Inn, 7228 Blue Ash Road. 791-3178; www.deerparkinn.net. Deer Park Township.
Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, Free, donations accepted. 771-4908. Glendale. Open House, 10:30 a.m. The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, 8845 Governor’s Hill Drive, Suite 100, Attendees invited to learn more about school’s programs, discuss educational goals, tour facilities and learn about tuition scholarship opportunities. Free. Presented by The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati. 8332430; www.artinstitutes.edu/cincinnati. Symmes Township.
PROVIDED.
Sharonville Convention Center is hosting the GemStreet USA Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6; and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. See vendors specializing in gems, jewelry, beads of all sizes and design for making jewelry, fossils, crystals and more. Admission is $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 11 and under. Call 216-521-4367 or visit www.gemstreetusa.com. S U N D A Y, M A R C H 7
ART OPENINGS Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road. Reception. Includes food and meet-the-artists. Local artists present 50-60 works. Most pieces available for purchase. Exhibit continues through April 5. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery. FOOD & DRINK
Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nature’s Brunch. Sharon Woods Golf Course and Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road. Buffet featuring more than 25 items and made-to-order omelets. Jazz music by the Chris Comer Trio and Dan Barger on sax and flute. $13.95, $6.95 for children ages 2-12; Children under 23 months free. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 769-0624. Sharonville.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Bob Cushing, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. 772-1500. Woodlawn.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Brent Weinbach, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Go Bananas, 984-9288; http://www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. An Evening of Laughter, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Temple Sholom, 3100 Longmeadow, Laughs provided by four comedians with local roots. Dinner included. Ages 18 and up. Benefits Temple Sholom Sisterhood. $18. Presented by Temple Sholom Sisterhood. 791-1330. Amberley Village.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SHOPPING
Work Smart Office Sale, 2 p.m. The Container Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road. Includes free “Get Your Office Working for You” demonstrations and gift card giveaway. 7450600; www.containerstore.com. Sycamore Township.
SPECIAL EVENTS
GemStreet USA Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 11 and under. 216-521-4367; www.gemstreetusa.com. Sharonville.
GemStreet USA Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 11 and under. 216-521-4367; www.gemstreetusa.com. Sharonville. Party Planning Showcase, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Event planning showcase with vendors, bakeries, photographers, prizes and more. Free. 7936627, 621-3145; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
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ART EXHIBITS
Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming. Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Visitors welcome. Presented by Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club. 4591491. Springdale.
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COMMUNITY DANCE Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, 7 p.m.10 p.m. Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road. Ballroom dance moves choreographed to various types of music. No prior dance experience is necessary. Free. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 9292427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springfield Township. FARMERS MARKET
EDUCATION
JCC Krav Maga Workshop, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Learn basics of Israeli self defense. Ages 16 and up. $30. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.greenacres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
EXERCISE CLASSES
HISTORIC SITES
Zumba, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cincy Dance Studio, 8143 Camargo Road. Suite B, $10. Registration required. 859-630-7040; www.cincydance.com. Madeira.
HISTORIC SITES
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
Untold Stories of Jewish History, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Listen to Torah stories that are not well-known. Free. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspiring comics, amateurs and professionals take the stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Worship Service, 7 p.m. Montgomery Assembly of God, 793-6169. Montgomery. Heaven, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road. Lenten series based on the book “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn. 791-7631. Deer Park.
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ART EXHIBITS Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road. Local artists present 50-60 works. Most pieces available for purchase. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. Through April 5. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery. CIVIC
Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 772-1551. Springdale.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Springdale.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
PROVIDED
Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Music Hall, for a show of Chinese dance and music. The company is a group of artists who share in a vision of cultural renewal and are classically trained Chinese dancers, choreographers, musicians and vocalists. The performance is part of a 20-country world tour. Tickets are $125, $90, $70, $50, and $30. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Look Good.. Feel Better, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road. For women undergoing cancer treatment. Connect with other cancer patients while you learn to cope with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Free. Registration required. 888-227-6446, option 2. Montgomery.
PROVIDED The Weston Art Gallery hosts “Canstruction,” a canned goods sculpture exhibit highlighting the issue of hunger in Greater Cincinnati and benefiting the Freestore Foodbank. The exhibit is through March 15 and open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. It is free. The public is encouraged to bring canned food items to donate to the Freestore Foodbank. The gallery is at 650 Walnut St. Visit www.freestorefoodbank.org.
Life
Tri-County Press
March 3, 2010
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Can there be a thrill in monotony? Two ways can lead us to more deeply drink of life. One way is that of awareness. We overlook too much meaning, perceive only the veneer, and don’t take enough time to pan for the gold of understanding. As a remedy for superficiality a psychologist might begin by mentioning Plato’s belief that “an unexamined life is not worth living.” To encourage the same awareness a spiritual counselor might facetiously suggest an unaware adult replace the line from a child’s bedtime prayer, “if I should die before I wake…” with, “if I should wake before I die.” Many times I have written of deepening our awareness in life. Today I suggest a secondary mode. It is a paradoxical suggestion – gain the appreciation of life by insights into monotony. Modern minds hate monotony. The repetitious has little attraction. “Been there, seen it, done that,”
peeked through chapel window into our sleepy eyes, the musicians began our opening song. It was a song made popular years before by Cat Stevens: “Morning has broken like the first morning; blackbird has spoken like the first bird…” I still remember its impact. The lyrics brought home to me the wonderful repetition of God’s creative act that is repeated each day. Suddenly, I looked on the monotony (?) of each morning as part of God’s romance of us – using the monotony of daily beauty as a reminder of the primordial beauty with which he first endowed the world. Because God is full of life, he can also enjoy the thrill that comes from sameness as well as newness. “I can imagine Almighty God, with something of the joy and exuberance that belongs to a child, saying each morning to the sun, ‘Do it again,’ and every
and forward, not here or within. Repetition of what is experienced now only breeds boredom and monotony. But couldn’t the contrary be true? Instead of saying that those who are full of life hate monotony, couldn’t we say that those who are actually full of life also find a positive thrill in monotony? A child is certainly full of life. Yet, if we play a fun game with a child or do an amusing trick, they’ll say, “Do it again.” If we tell them a story, they won’t say Aunt Edna already told me that. They’ll most likely say, “Tell me again.” Patiently build a house of cards, and after it falls they’ll say “Do it again.” The child is an innocent spark of a God who delights in the new as well as in repetition. I remember the impact on me when, as seminarian, I heard an old song in a new way. One morning, at an early springtime Mass, as the sunlight
we say as if to avoid repeating what we think we already know. C u l t u r a l l y, the modern mind hates the monotony of the Father Lou same spouse, Guntzelman the same car, the same fashion, Perspectives the same morals, and a commitment to anything permanent. We think that makes us more free. So we frenetically search for new thrills, new chemical or experiential highs, new religions, extreme sports, etc. – anything to avoid being swallowed by monotony. Adherents of this search for the new might argue thus: everything that is full of life loves change because life is ever changing. Life is always looking ahead
evening saying to the moon and stars, ‘Do it again,’ and every springtime saying to the daisies, ‘Do it again,’” wrote Bishop Fulton Sheen. God has the eternal appetite of the vibrancy manifested in infancy. We have sinned and grown old, but our Father is younger than we. The repetition of nature may not be mere monotonous reoccurrence but a divine encore for our enjoyment. And some day, after we have struggled with our life-dramas and repetitive problems – and become victorious through God’s grace – we, too, may be called again and again as a curtain-call before the universe. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@ communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Plates, bill of sale needed to protect car sellers With car dealers offering deals on new cars these days, more and more people are considering selling their old cars. But, if you’re planning on selling your car on your own, a word of warning so you don’t get stung like a local man. Jason Korte is a 22-yearold college student from North College Hill who wanted to sell his truck. He advertised on the Internet, found a buyer and got paid in cash. He said he thought he did everything right, but ended up losing his driving privileges and more. “The buyer and I went to the title office and we basically signed the title, transferred it. But, looking back now he didn’t have the proof of insurance with him nor did he have his driver’s license – and they still let us do the title transfer,” said Korte. Korte had signed the back of his title and the buyer signed acknowledging the odometer statement. “I did not have the tools to take the license plates off the car, so when the buyer went next door to take care of the registration he said he’d take care of it. I guess
he went in license plates from a car you there and sell is actually against the did noth- law. Korte’s driver’s license ing. He left my has now been suspended l i c e n s e because he didn’t have plates on insurance on the truck he the car,” still legally owned. The Korte said. BMV said Korte must settle Howard Ain K o r t e with the insurance compaHey Howard! d i d n ’ t ny before he’ll be allowed to learn what drive again. “I don’t even know what had happened until three months later when that to do. It’s driving me nuts. buyer ran into a parked car. They’re saying I owe them more than Korte got stuck $7,000 before I with a bill from that can even start car owner’s insur- Failing to take driving,” Korte ance company. your license said. “They’re saying Te c h n i c a l l y, I owe them dam- plates from a the insurance ages of around car you sell is company can also $7,800. I called actually go after the driver them and said I who ran into the didn’t have a wreck against the parked car. and didn’t know law. But, that perwhat they were son was sentenced to a year talking about,” he said. “They said it was about a in jail after being convicted red truck that I let my friend of drunk driving and driving drive, and that I didn’t have on a suspended license. Korte is now trying to insurance. I said I had sold that truck to him,” Korte provide proof he had actually sold the vehicle and said. It turns out that sale was received payment. The Bureau of Motor never recorded by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles – Vehicles offers several tips and remember Korte had for selling your car. • Always stay with the left his license plates on the buyer until you see the car. Failing to take your vehicle transferred into the
buyer’s name. • Always take your license plates with you, which guarantees that the buyer must get his own plates. • Finally, always make
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Spice up your Lenten fish dish with salsa At the beginning of Lent, I bring out my Mom’s ancient hand-hewn wooden bowl from Lebanon and sit it on the c o u n t e r. Whenever I peel a yellow onion, the Rita p a p e r y Heikenfeld skins go the Rita’s kitchen into bowl. Yesterday, our youngest grandchild, little Eva who will be 2 years old this week, helped pull the skins from the onions for the first time. She will join her cousins the day before Easter helping me color the eggs with natural colorings, like the onion skins, turmeric, beet juice, red cabbage, etc. I’ll share the recipe as we get closer to Easter. Lent is a great time to eat less meat, so the recipe I’m sharing today for tilapia is a good
one to get you started.
Tilapia with tomatoes and capers salsa
4 pieces tilapia or salmon
Brush with a bit of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Run under broiler about four to six minutes, turning the fish over if thick. Or sauté. Just don’t overcook it. Check out my blog on www.cincinnati.com/lol for vegetarian recipes for Lent.
Salsa
2 cups chopped tomato 1 ⁄2 cup chopped parsley 1-2 tablespoons capers, drained (I like 2) 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional but very good) 1 scant tablespoon minced garlic Several tablespoons of
olive oil – go to taste Salt and pepper to taste
John T’s mock turtle soup
For Lucine Erb, a Hilltop Press reader.
11⁄2 pounds ground beef 3 quarts HOT water 20 to 30 gingersnaps 1 large onion 1 medium carrot 1 lemon 2 ounces Worcestershire sauce 1 small bottle ketchup (14-ounce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon pepper 4 hard-boiled eggs (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons sherry wine (or vinegar) Small bag of pickling spice Place the meat and gingersnaps in the hot water and allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Grind or grate the onion and the carrot and add to mixture. Slice the lemon paper thin and add to
mixture. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Suspend bag of pickling spice into mixture. Cook over a low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Stir frequently. Add finely chopped eggs about half-hour before finish. Add wine (or vinegar). Cool quickly by placing in sink of cold water. When cool, place in refrigerator until ready for use. Mixture will keep for a week or more if refrigerated. Can also be frozen for later use. Enjoy!
Web recipes
Check out the Web version of my column at www.communitypress.com for more great mock turtle soup recipes.
Rooting out recipes
Barleycorn’s dressing: Reader Kathy Snow said Barleycorn’s Bleu Cheese dressing is sold by the jar at each location.
Pudding w/out milk or eggs: For Pat Kremer, a Recorder reader, who wants to make it for someone on a restricted diet due to illness. San Antonio Parish pizza: Mike, a Glendale reader, remembers the pizza served at this church during summer festivals in the 1960s. “The festivals were held in a lot across from the little Italian church on Queen City Avenue in South Fairmount.” It was prepared in the church basement and was square, heavy on seasonings, simple, yet different from restaurant-style pizza.
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Jeff Ruby’s macadamia ice cream pie with ganache topping.
Goetta origin update
I can’t wait to share this information with Mark Balasa of Glier’s Meats – they make a great goetta. Charlene Mecklenburg, Manfred Schnetzer and Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann, president of the German-American Citizens League and curator of the German Heritage Museum in Cleves, all sent in fascinating information about the origins of goetta. Turns out it comes from northern Germany, and those folks who immigrated to our area carried the goetta-making tradition with them. More on our Web version of this column. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. Email columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Organizations kick off Black Church Week of Prayer Phill Wilson, founder and CEO of the Black AIDS Insti-
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media exhibit commemorating the life and struggle of the late Reggie Williams (1951-1999), an AIDS Activist who grew up in Cincinnati. While kicking off the BCWOPHA, discussing the Test One Million’ HIV Testing Campaign of the Black AIDS Institute, and sharing more about the Black AIDS Institute, Wilson will also
make a tribute to his late friend, Reggie Williams, both of whom were cofounders of the National Task Force on AIDS Prevention. HIV testing will also be available throughout the evening. Leaders from local AIDS organizations will be on hand, as well as Pastors from several area churches to speak about their respective
organizations and the importance of the BCWOPHA. Additionally, Wilson will speak at Zion Global Ministries Church, 9180 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, West Chester, Sunday, March 7, at the 10:30 a.m. service to begin the BCWOPHA. Groups interested should call STOP AIDS at 4122437. Visit www.reggiewilliams.net.
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Metro’s spring service change Sunday, March 7 Metro’s routine spring service change will go into effect Sunday, March 7. The following routes have schedule changes: • Route 2X, Madeira Express • Route 4, Montgomery Road corridor • Route 10, Western Hills-Price Hill • Route 11, Madison Road • Route 32, Delhi-Price Hill • Route 43, Reading Road • Route 4, Fairmount • Route 69, Madisonville • Route 78, Vine Street corridor In response to customer requests, Metro will offer earlier service to UC’s Raymond Walters campus on Route 4, Blue Ash. Metro also will adjust schedules to make it easier to ride to work downtown on Route 10, Western Hills-Price Hill service. Information and new bus schedules: Metro will distribute bus schedules and answer customer questions at the downtown Government Square transit hub, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, March 5. The new March 7 bus schedules are also available on www.go-metro.com. For information, call Metro at 621-4455, weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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RELIGION Christ Church Glendale
The church offers a Choral Evensong at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. Each service concludes with fellowship in the Olivia House parish hall. The Evensong at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 21, will feature the Adult Choir of Christ Church, and an orchestra, presenting a service which includes the Viennese Vespers, with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn. Christ Church Glendale has four choirs which regularly perform at both Sunday services and special services: the Adult choir; the Schola Cantorum, for children ages 7 to 14; the Chorus Angelorum, open to young women ages 14 to 21, and the English Handbell Choir, open to musicians age 14 and above. More information is available at 771-1544, christchurch1@fuse.net or www.christchurchglendale.org. The church is at 965 Forest Ave., Glendale; 771-1544.
Forest Dale Church of Christ
Beginning March 7, Forest Dale Church of Christ Senior Minister Jay Russell will embark upon a six-week investigation of some of the seemingly “backwards” sayings of Jesus. Russell will speak at both the 9 a.m. Classic Worship Service and the 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service each Sunday. The accompanying Small Group Series will be available at various locations, days and times throughout the week. Topics will include: March 7, “Go Against the Flow;” March 14, “To Be First Be Last;” March 21, “To Fight Your Enemy Love Them;” March 28, “To Be
About religion
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Princeton High Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a
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Rich Become Poor;” April 4, “To Rest Take On Burdens;” and April 11, “To Win Give Up.” More information is available on the church’s MySpace profile at www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine or at the church office 825-7171. The church is at 604 West Kemper Road, Springdale; 825-7171.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.
REUNIONS Residents of Sayler Park before 1980 – are invited to the Sayler Park Reunion from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until the street lights come on), Saturday, May 29, at Lee’s Shelter in Fernbank Park (old River Park). Rain date is June 5. Attendees should bring their own food, chairs, coolers, games, old photos etc. Call Kim Jacobs Harmeyer at 347-6105, or Al Richardson at 378-2454..
“Relive the taste of a carnival everyday”
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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP
Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at janicewilkins51@netzero.com. Madeira High School Class of 1964 – is conducting its 35th reunion on June 25-26. Members of the classes of 1963 and 1965 are also invited. Contact larrytuttle@gmail.com, or go to www.madeira1964.com. Madeira High School Class of 1975 – is having its 35th reunion on June 25-26. Contact Brad or Cathy Frye at 561-7045 or gallofrye@cinci.rr.com, Tricia Smith Niehaus at 769-5337 or suah@fuse.net or Ed Klein at EKlein5@aol.com.
BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith
ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Martin Dr Porres Catholic Church
9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You
EPISCOPAL ChristChurchGlendaleEpiscopalChurch 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services
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3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org
Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
Sunday School 10:15
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
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“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
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1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
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
UNITED METHODIST Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Meghan Howard, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.com “Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "The GPS of Life: Loving Your Enemies"
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-825-3040
Traditional Service: 9:30am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:15am Sunday School: 10:30am
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
3682 West Fork Rd , west of North Bend Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Worhip 9:44am
Nursery Available * Sunday School 513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org Spiritual Checkpoint ... Stop In For An Evaluation!
Mt Healthy United Methodist Church
Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
542-9025
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
PRESBYTERIAN Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
Taiwanese Ministry 769-0725
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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
www.sharonville-umc.org
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
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St. Paul United Church of Christ
HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077
“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
FAITH TABERNACLE WORSHIP CENTER 6350 Springdale Rd. Cinti, OH
45247 513-741-8900 4 Miles West of Northgate Mall
We are a WORD church Sunday School 10am Sunday 11am-6pm Wednesday Evening 7pm
Sonny Price, Pastor
Nursery Provided
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am
Nursery Available/Handicap Access
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St Paul - North College Hill
6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org
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DEATHS Jay Sharpshair
James Ralph “Jay” Sharpshair, 46, died Dec. 19. He owned Jay’s Recycling for more than 25 years and was a crew member two National Hot Rod Association race teams.
Survived by mother Janet Adams; sisters Jill (Matt) Gilfillen, Joy (Ron) Maxey, Joni (Dale) Towe; five nieces and nephews. Services were Dec. 22 in Georgia and Dec. 30 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home.
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March 3, 2010
POLICE REPORTS
GLENDALE
Arrests/citations
Tiffaney Hardy, 35, 1548 Woodbridge Court, Cincinnati, traffic warrants for failing to appear in Mayor’s Court, 20 Feb 10. Darae Miller, 23, 4804 Sharon Park Lane, Cincinnati, OVI and reasonable control, 21 Feb 10. Bartollo Hernandez, 35, 3604 Warsaw Ave.; Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, 23 Feb 10. Molly Gabbard, 31, 2555 Hazelcrest Lane, Cincinnati, driving while under suspension, 24 Feb 10. Calin Carlisle, 26, 442 Ballyclare Terrace, Cincinnati, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor’s Court, 24 Feb 10. Briana Thompson, 28, 1040 Loveland-Maderia Road, Cincinnati, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor’s Court, 24 Feb 10. Shateveia Allen, 31, 1367 Philadelphia Drive, Dayton, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor’s Court, 24 Feb 10.
Incidents/investigations
Glendale police reported no incidents or investigations.
SHARONVILLE
Arrests/citations
Briyanda Johnson, 19, 9157 Trinidad Drive, possession at ABV, Feb. 15. Claude Glaze, 41, 1203 Meelelland, drug possession at 3850 Hauck Road, Feb. 17. James Dinkins, 25, 8734 Hood Court, drug abuse at 2000 E. Kemper Road, Feb. 18. Antonio Steele, 23, 30 E. Hollister Street, theft at 3000 E. Sharon Road, Feb. 14. Ninja Austin, 24, 10913 Crystal Hill Court, theft at I 275, Feb. 14. Larry Cosley, 43, 1418 O’Bannonville Road, possession at Econolodge, Feb. 14. Darnell Harris, 42, 423 Mulford Street, possession at LaQuinta Inn, Feb. 13. Nicole Morgan, 26, 7465 Kelvin Court, possession at ABV, Feb. 13. Linda Hershbarger, 44, 4378 Morganth Tracer Road, possession at Econolodge, Feb. 13. Stuart Claucker, 28, 3812 Mack Road, possession at Baymont Inn, Feb. 13. Jamaal Kelly, 28, 3341 Boxwood, possession at Baymont Inn, Feb. 13.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at 1554 Continental Drive, Feb. 13.
Breaking and entering
Snow blower, air movers of unknown value removed at 11600 Timber Ridge, Feb. 8.
Misuse of credit card
Bank card removed at 5260 Londerry Drive, Feb. 12.
Theft
Vehicle and wood chipper of unknown value removed at 2300 E. Kemper Road, Feb. 15. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 113320 Chester Road, Feb. 12. Counterfeit $20 passed at 2225 Sharon Road, Feb. 12.
SPRINGDALE
Arrests/citations
Dwayne Neal, 27, 2615 Ontario Street, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 2.
REAL ESTATE GLENDALE
18 Matthews Court: Frierson Dianna J. to First Place Bank; $140,000.
SHARONVILLE
1589 Fawnvista Lane: Mavlyanova Shahnoza @2 to Mavlyanova Shahnoza; $48,500.
SPRINGDALE
12034 Marwood Lane: Franklin Property Investments to Burrows Jennifer R.; $102,500. 140 Harter Ave.: Hillard Robert B. to Homes Around The Corner L.; $72,000. 664 Hillgrove Court: Jones Wanda K. to Bush Willa J.; $103,900.
About real estate transfers
Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
Incidents/investigations Assault
Reported at 11530 Century Blvd., Feb. 2. Reported at 805 Kemper Road, Feb. 2. Reported at 801 Kemper Road, Feb. 2. Reported at Kemper Road and Northland Blvd., Feb. 14.
Breaking and entering
Business entered and vehicle
Criminal damaging
Reported at 805 Kemper Road, Feb. 3. Vehicle mirrors damaged at 12075 Northwest Blvd., Feb. 5.
Criminal mischief
Window damaged at 990 Chesterdale Circle, Feb. 2.
Domestic
Reported at Boxwood Court, Feb. 2. Reported at Chesterdale Road, Feb. 3. Reported at Chesterwood Court, Feb. 5. Reported at Fallston Drive, Feb. 12. Reported at Castro Lane, Feb. 15.
Forgery
Counterfeit bill passed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 4. Counterfeit $20 passed at 300 Kemper Road, Feb. 12. $570 in counterfeit checks passed at 900 Kemper Road, Feb. 17.
Menacing
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Gary Foust, 563-2249 or 563-0289; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Laage, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. 12105 Lawnview Ave., Feb. 13. Cell phone of unknown value remove at 12064 Springfield Pike, Feb. 14.
WYOMING
Reported at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 5.
Arrests/citations
Theft
Hubcaps valued at $200 removed at 1171 Chesterwood Court, Feb. 12. Laptop battery removed from computer at 11711 Princeton Pike, Feb. 12. Cell phones, Xbox and computer valued at $1,700 removed at 11957 Lake Circle Drive, Feb. 13. Phones valued at $499 removed at 338 Northland Blvd., Feb. 13. Phone of unknown value removed at
Victor Jose Menendez, 36, 1638 Crestview Ave., 45237, forgery, Grove/Worthington Ave., Feb. 14. Donain Albert Mendez, 21, 1638 Crestview Ave., 45237, forgery, no driver’s license, one way traffic, Feb. 14.
Incidents/investigations Theft
Two cell phones and a Nano 2G iPod taken from boy’s locker room from Wyoming Middle School, Wyoming Ave., Feb. 8.
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Kellie Bennett, 35, 11020 Grand Ave., theft at 2801 Cunningham Drive, Feb. 11.
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Carl Morris, 47, 11483 Fiesta Court, driving under the influence at 11444 Springfield Pike, Feb. 2. Nisha Mullins, 30, 852 Second, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 3. Matthew Bradley, 24, 109 Drake Lane, complicity, possessing drug abuse instruments at 865 Kemper Road, Feb. 4. Juvenile Male, 16, burglary, resisting arrest at 1 Kenilworth, Feb. 5. Brenda Heath, 51, 9587 Colgate, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 6. Richard Simons, 50, 7027 Waterside Drive, driving under the influence at 212 Sharon Road W., Feb. 6. Alvin Abney, 51, 4517 Olive Road, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 7. Delricious Griffin, 33, 8333 Marley St., forgery at 328 Northland Blvd., Feb. 8. Justen Johnson, 33, 430 Smiley Ave., drug abuse, possessing drug paraphernalia at 430 Smiley Ave., Feb. 9. Jammell Howard, 43, 1209 Crescentville, disorderly conduct at 11595 Princeton Pike, Feb. 9. Justen Johnson, 33, 430 Smiley Ave., drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia at 430 Smiley Ave., Feb. 9. Jammell Howard, 43, 1209 Crescentville, disorderly conduct at 11595 Princeton Pike, Feb. 9. Orbie Harris, 35, 11647 Greenridge, assault, menacing, criminal damaging at 801 Kemper Road, Feb. 9. Moustafa Abouali, 36, 3787 Village East, driving under the influence at 12140 Springfield Pike, Feb. 10. April Brown, 36, 501 Concord Lane, driving under the influence at 150 Northland Blvd., Feb. 11. Devaughn Tibbs, 21, 1116 Steffens St., criminal trespassing, obstructing official business, Feb. 12. Ali Jaouhari, 26, 876 Yorkhaven Road, driving under the influence, Feb. 12. Juvenile Male, 14, receiving stolen property at 212 Sharon Road W., Feb. 12. Edwin Stone, 39, 2250 Park Ave., passing bad checks at 1000 Sycamore Street, Feb. 12. Chinea Dunn, 18, 3583 Alaska Ave., theft at 300 Kemper Road, Feb. 12. Sharde Dunn, 20, 11883 Mill Road, theft at 300 Kemper Road, Feb. 12. Donnell Holley, 27, 11760 Lawnview Ave., driving under the influence, Feb. 13. Amber Johnson, 17, 2414 Bellavista Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 17. Jose Diaz, 23, 428 Bancroft Circle, obstructing official business at 11620 Springfield Pike, Feb. 16. Ricardo Avery, 54, 3506 Betsy Ross Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 17. Shatonda Gurton, 22, 1305 Ryland Ave., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 17.
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LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received at the City of Wyoming Municipal Building, 800 Oak Avenue, 45215, until 10:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday March 10, 2010, for all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project known as C O N GRESS RUN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, and, at said time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, bid sheets, plans and specifications can be obtained at JMA Consultants, Inc., 4357 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 for $100.00 per set (nonrefundable). Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 through 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a surety company or corporation licensed in the State of Ohio in The full amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. A I00% satisfactory performance and payment bond shall be required of the successful bidder. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside with the name of the bidder, his address. and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the same and all persons interested therein. All bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public lmprovements in Hamilton County and the City of Wyoming, Ohio as ascertained and determined by the Administrator of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services (OBES) as provided in Section 4115.05 through 4115.034 of the Revised Code of the State of Ohio. The City of Wyoming reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids or to accept or reject any part thereof. 979910/1001539880
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