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Princeton shares plan to cut $8M Half will come from staff layoffs
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Their old school
Sunday, Feb. 13, was an occasion for Eckstein School students, friends and neighbors to gather at the Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum to view memorabilia and share Eckstein experiences from before the school’s 1958 closing. SEE LIFE, B1
Filet of soul
Wyoming High School students were offered a taste of the South during lunch this week, with a buffet prepared by a celebrity chef. “The word ‘soul’ means different things to different people, but when joined with food it takes on a particular meaning,” said Victoria Haywood, a teacher at Wyoming High School, and adviser for Brothers and Sisters United. SEE SCHOOLS, A4
As Princeton’s Board of Education prepares to cut $8 million from its 2011-2012 budget, half of that will come from staff layoffs. The district plans to cut 64.75 jobs, which will account for nearly half of the $8 million. The board will meet with the Princeton Classroom Teachers Association and the Princeton Support Staff Association to decide where those cuts will be made in staff positions. The other $4 million will be cut from what the board described as cost containments, which will begin to be implemented over the next several months. The decision was made through a resolution passed unanimously Feb. 17, during a special board meeting, and Princeton’s superintendent and treasurer led a meeting at the high school Feb. 28 to explain the upcoming changes. About 50 people, which included school board members and some staff, peppered Matthews Auditorium for the meeting at which Superintendent Gary Pack and Treasurer Jim Rowan explained the dire situation. An information packet included information for residents of the district that educates about 5,600 children to consider: • Princeton has cut $16.7 million since 2004, and has been unable to make up for the loss of tangible personal property tax funding. • In the near future, the district will be
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Princeton Superintendent Gary Pack explains the district’s plan to cut $8 million from its budget in the 2011-2012 school year. spending $10 million more each year than it brings in as revenue. • “It is inevitable that the school district must cut across the board with administraton, teachers and support staff,” Pack said in the information packet. “The cuts will need to be deeper than last year.” • The Board of Education is considering an operating levy in 2012. “We have to present a balanced budget each year, and the only way to do that is through a levy or a drop in programs and services,” Rowan said. “We will cut where it will
have the least impact on students. “At some point in time, we will have to ask the taxpayers to support us,” Rowan said. “But the next step is to collaborate with the teachers association and decide where to take the next $4 million from.” A decision is expected March 24, and those who will be impacted will be notified at that time. Pack said it was a necessary step, but a hard one. “This is personal,” he said. “Everything has a face on it.”
Dirt flies as Mill Creek project gets flowing
“You can promote environmental protection and promote development at the same time.”
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A blend of old and new will bring back dining to a corner of Glendale that has lost its sole restaurant when the Gaslight Café closed in 2009. Meritage, which is a blend of red and white Bordeaux wines, will feature a menu the owner and chef describes as contemporary American food with a fresh twist. SEE STORY, A3
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It took time and collaboration, but ground has been broken on the Mill Creek Confluence Project, at the Twin Creek Preserve. The 30-acre parcel was named during the ceremony that brought together officials from Sharonville, Hamilton County, Butler County, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Ohio EPA, OKI Regional Council of Governments, Metropolitan Sewer District and Butler County Water and Sewer Department. The two-part project is funded by two EPA grants: grants from the Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program for the creek, and the 319 Nonpoint Source Program to develop the wetlands. Work on the $2 million project is expected to be completed by November. Reconstruction of the Mill Creek will include a wetlands area to help reduce flood damage. City officials also hope that will help retain businesses, which will
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Glendale narrows administrator search to four By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Glendale’s Council Committee of the Whole met Thursday to interview three of the four finalists for the position of village administrator. The task to fill the position has been monumental, as David Krings of the consulting firm Slavin Management Consultants searched among a pool of 480 applicants. During the executive session Thursday, the com-
mittee met with Patti B a t e s , Robert Bannister and L o r e t t a Rokey. The fourth candiCordes date, David Moore, was out of town and will be interviewed upon his return. Moore is Glendale’s fire chief. He has a master’s degree in public administration and a master’s of nonprofit management from Northern Kentucky Univer-
sity and a bachelor’s degree in fire and safety engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has served as the village’s fire chief since September 2008. Bates is the village administrator for Williamsburg, Ohio, a position she has held since 2006. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Kentucky University, and a bachelor of science in forestry from the University of Wisconsin.
Bannister is the village manager for Lincoln Heights. He’s held that position since 2009. Bannister earned a master’s degree in public administration from Xavier University, and a bachelor’s degree from Edgecliff College of Xavier University. Rokey has been the Milford city manager since 1995. She holds a master of public administration degree from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree in business adminis-
tration from UC. Glendale Mayor Joseph Hubbard will make the appointment, which will be confirmed by village council. Hubbard said he hopes to have a decision made in time for confirmation at council’s April 4 meeting. The new village administrator will replace Walter Cordes, who has held that position in Glendale for 23 years. He retired April 30, 2010, and was rehired in place. Cordes has
announced that he will remain as administrator through April. The new administrator will be in place for several months before the village sees another change in leadership. Mayor Joseph Hubbard, whose term expires Dec. 31, 2011, has said he won’t seek re-election. Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, in the Town Hall. A resolution to confirm the appointment will be voted on during the meeting.
BRIEFLY Bucheit appointed
Sharonville Mayor Virgil Lovitt has appointed Teri Bucheit to a vacancy on the Sharonville Planning Commission. Bucheit, is a lifelong resident of Sharonville, is a 14year veteran of the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office as a paralegal involved in grand jury activities. The Sharonville Planning Commission addresses zoning, property development and land use issues.
Library in motion
Springdale Parks and Recreation along with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County invite you to attend our March
Library in Motion. Denise Strechen, Forest Park branch manager, will be providing instruction on downloadables from the library at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Springdale Community Center. People interested in downloading for the library’s webpage can use an MP3 Player or e-reader. All are invited to attend this free program; please call 3463910 to reserve your seat.
St. Patrick’s twist
Springdale Parks and Recreation invites the community to attend the 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, luncheon St. Patrick’s Day with a Twist, at the Springdale Com-
munity Center beginning. Dave Hawkins and Peg Buchanan will delight the audience when they weave American Fold with Celtic, Irish and Scottish music, as well as tales of their adventures on the road and fiddle tunes. Enjoy your choice of three sauces, pasta, salad, bread and dessert. Cost is $7.50 for members and $10 for guests.
Spring fishing begins
Sharon Woods Boathouse will open weekends only from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Saturday, March 12. The lake will be stocked with 500 pounds of rainbow trout on opening day.
Mammography van
The Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography van will be at Evendale Walgreens, 3105 Glendale Milford Road, March 21. Screening mammograms on the van take 15 minutes or less. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 686-3300. Most appointment times are between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Patients who have never been screened on the van before can have their records transferred to Jewish Hospital from another health care provider. Ask for details when scheduling an appointment.
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Mason Assistant Police Chief Steven Schuchart presents a seminar on work place violence at Wyoming High School.
Wyoming seminar to tackle work place violence By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
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Work can be stressful. It can be rewarding. But when it becomes violent, what’s the best way to respond? That’s one of the questions that will be addressed during a free seminar sponsored by the Wyoming Police Department, Wyoming City Schools and the Wyoming Business Association. The program at the high school’s Pendery Center, 106 Pendery Ave., begins at 7 p.m. A variety of scenarios will be discussed: • What happens when an employee’s domestic stress spills into the workplace? • What happens when disgruntled customers turn a typical day into a danger zone? • What if a threat to a nearby office puts others in danger? • How does an employ-
ee stay safe if work schedules run late? • What if an employee who was laid off becomes enraged? It’s geared toward residents and business owners who want to learn how to prevent, identify and respond to violent situations at work. “Our hope is that participants leave being able to more readily identify and respond to warning signs before they escalate into violence in the work place,â€? Wyoming Police Chief Gary Baldauf said. Leading the discussion will be Mason Assistant Police Chief Steve Schuchart, who has researched the topic and will provide recent findings “on an issue that is occurring more frequently in our society,â€? Baldauf said. For more information on the seminar, call the Wyoming Police Department at 821-0141.
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Dining returns to Glendale corner By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
A blend of old and new will bring back dining to a corner of Glendale that has lost its sole restaurant when the Gaslight Café closed in 2009. When the restaurant, at 1140 Congress Ave., closed after a decade, the building sat empty, and began to show signs of wear as paint peeled and the sign broke loose. Now, the weathered exterior is covered with new siding and the building is taking on a new, yet familiar look as the new owner puts her signature on the restaurant. Even the name is a blend. Meritage, which is a blend of red and white Bordeaux wines, will feature a menu the owner and chef describes as contemporary American food with a fresh twist. Steak, seafood and specialty sandwiches will be served, as well as salads, dessert and appetizers such as stuffed mushrooms and steamed mussels. “Everything will be made from scratch,” said Kristie Fowee, Meritage’s chef and owner. “It’s all made inhouse, from the dressings to the soups to the desserts.” The upscale casual restaurant will boast Tristan lobster tails, from South
Africa, which are sweeter than the typical tail served in most restaurants, Fowee said. The building itself will be a new experience for those who had dined at the Gaslight. The red building with a green awning is now charcoal with black shutters. The entrance is no longer at the front of the building. Diners will enter at the side, where a glassed-in portion used to be. Now, that room is sided, and will greet visitors with a curved bar and dining tables. Fowee said she hopes to offer live music at some point. The main portion of the building, where the bar had previously been, will be the main dining area, with booths lining the walls, and tables in the middle of the room. Rod Sidley Architects redesigned the building, which is a historic structure. Guidelines were stricter because of the historic designation. “The fact that the building has been there forever, but was suffering implied to me that I had to find a way to give it a new vitality and maximize its utility as a restaurant without sacrificing its integrity as a historic structure,” Sidley said of the project.
“At the same time they gave me the opportunity to modify and incorporate some of the modifications that the building had experienced along the way to try to unify the appearance of the entire structure,” he said. “We did our best to increase the occupancy, utility and accessibility of the building,” Sidley said. “With the new entrance, everyone is welcome and will arrive at a logical point in the building. “The new bar location will result in a playful area of more informal dining,” he said, “while the actual dining room will be dedicated entirely to the meal.” At the Gaslight, the dining area was in the same room as the bar, with additional dining in the glassedin room. An outdoor dining area will be added later at Meritage. The décor will be on the modern side, Fowee said, with wood floors and mahogany furnishings. She hopes to be open by summer, but hasn’t yet set a date. “This has always been my dream,” said Fowee, 29, who earned a business degree at the University of Cincinnati, then a culinary degree from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
Village Administrator Walter Cordes said the Village welcomes the new restaurant. “As the name Meritage means the blending of wines,” Cordes said, “this restaurant will also blend into Glendale’s famous din-
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Wyoming students sample Southern cuisine
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Wyoming High School students were offered a taste of the South during lunch this week, with a buffet prepared by a celebrity chef. Aunt Flora, who owns Aunt Flora’s House of Soul in Silverton, made three of her famous cobblers for the students to sample. They tried her veggie cobbler, a featured Martha Stewart recipe; her chicken cobbler, and her peach cobbler. They also sampled collard greens with cabbage, and chicken wings. Hot sauce was optional. “The word ‘soul’ means different things to different people, but when joined with food it takes on a par-
ticular meaning,” said Victoria Haywood, a teacher at Wyoming High School, and adviser for Brothers and Sisters United. Haygood was the force behind the lunch effort, and the student club, along with the high school, funded the meal. “Soul food is the cuisine created and maintained within the African American culture and tradition,” Haygood said. “It is an important part of who we are collectively as a people. “I believe that experience is the best teacher, so to experience African-American culture through an event such as Wyoming High School’s soul food sampler is a means to truly learn about that culture,” she said. Brothers and Sisters
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Wyoming High School students progress through a buffet line of southern food that included three kinds of cobblers: chicken, vegetable and peach. They also sampled chicken wings and collard greens with cabbage. United also provided musical entertainment during lunch, singing traditional Southern hymns. It was a far cry from the traditional school lunch, and the students enjoyed it.
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Members of Brothers and Sisters United provided entertainment, singing several tunes during Wyoming High School’s soul food lunch.
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Aunt Flora, left, spices up a serving of chicken wings with hot sauce during Wyoming High School’s soul food lunch.
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The Wyoming High School soul food lunch included a collard greens with cabbage sampling.
Princeton students perform ‘Wonderful Town’ By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Springdale Elementary will have an A-Z Science Night 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the school. Fifth-graders and teachers will be facilitating a science station for each letter of the alphabet. Some stations will be hands on experiments and some will be makeand-take experiments for students.
Wyoming freshman Laila Grayson sampled all of the fare. “It gives people a chance to see what different cultures eat,” she said. “It was good.” Max Kadish, a junior, said he was glad he was able to sample the food. “It lets different people try what they wouldn’t normally try,” he said. Wyoming senior Allison Marcotte called her lunch “absolutely amazing.” “It opened my mind to a whole new world of food.” Aunt Flora said she was honored to cook for the students, though preparing a school cafeteria lunch was “out of the ordinary.” Principal Aaron Marshall wanted to create a celebration and “give students a chance to share African American culture.”
Princeton students recently took the stage to prepare for a contest in which they excelled. Thirteen members of the orchestra, band and choir performed in the Senior Solo Recital at Memorial Hall
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Princeton teams move ahead in tourney By Tony Meale
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Both Princeton High School basketball teams had key postseason victories March 5, and both did so against teams they had beaten in the regular season. The boys team, seeded fourth, beat No. 11 Elder 52-38 in the sectional finals at the University of Cincinnati. Amazingly, the Vikings held Elder scoreless through one quarter of play, leading 8-0 entering the second period. Malcolm Smith led all scorers with 20 points off the bench. He drilled three three-pointers. Lionel Hill added nine points and nine boards,
while Dorian Jordan had eight points and two assists. The final score was almost identical to the Feb. 15 affair, when the Vikings won 51-38. Princeton (18-4, 11-3) advances to the district finals to face Greater Miami Conference rival Lakota East (22-1, 13-1) March 12 at University of Dayton Arena. The Thunderhawks, seeded No. 2, advanced after downing No. 14 St. Xavier 45-32. The Vikings went 0-2 against Lakota East during the regular season, losing 54-48 Dec. 7 and 57-49 Feb. 8. A win would give Princeton its fourth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16. The girls team, mean-
while, knocked off No. 6 Ursuline 64-46 in the district finals at Harrison. The margin of victory was almost identical to the Jan. 13 matchup, when the Lady Vikings beat Ursuline 71-51 on the road. The Lions entered the district finals winners of 10 of their previous 11 games. Princeton (23-0, 14-0) advanced to face Springboro in the regional semifinals March 8 after deadline. If victorious, the Lady Vikings advance to the regional finals to face the winner of Mason vs. Kettering Fairmont March 11 at Wright State University. The girls team last advanced to the state tournament in 1987, when it won a state title.
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Princeton High School freshman Kelsey Mitchell splits the Ursuline defense in the Division I district final March 5 at Harrison. The Lady Vikings won 64-46.
Wyoming girls have their final rodeo By Scott Springer
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Wyoming senior Hailee Schlager goes up for two of her 19 points against Chaminade-Julienne during the District finals game on Friday, March 4, at Mason High School. Wyoming fell 65-58 in overtime, completing its season at 19-4.
After a 12-2 finish in the Cincinnati Hills League (second behind front-runner Indian Hill) coach Angie Edmonds had her Wyoming girls in line to win a 20th game overall. The problem is, it had to come against No. 3 seed Chaminade-Julienne, a team that had beaten Indian Hill this season. Despite holding a fourth quarter lead, the Cowboys lost 65-58 in overtime March 4. “They’re a really strong team,” Edmonds said. “They play really aggressive man-to-man defense. They have a big post presence inside and they have a really good shooting guard on the outside,” she said. Despite Hailee Schlager’s versatility at 5-11 in the post, Chaminade-Julienne’s overall size took its toll. The plan was for Schlager to draw the bigger players to the perimeter as
she occasionally shoots the trey. Schlager did finish with 19 points, but none from the arc. “We’ve been undersized all year long,” Edmonds said. “We’re not a big basketball team. We switch defense a lot – we play man, we play a trapping zone, and we play a soft zone.” At every level, each coach’s message is similar in March and Edmonds’ was no different. “We went into the tournament saying, ‘Live to play another day.’ That’s what we were trying to do,” Edmonds said. “Another day” fell short by just seven points in an extra period. In her final rodeo for Wyoming, Nikki McKee finished with 26 points. During the regular sea-
son, she was good for 23plus points per game, eight rebounds and five steals. McKee was on varsity four years and was a two-time player of the year. “She scored over 1,400 points in her career,” Edmonds said. “She just developed into a really fine basketball player. She matured in that if her outside game wasn’t on, she could take you inside.” McKee has yet to decide her future plans. Miami University has expressed basketball interest, but McKee also has academic options being a top ten percent student. Hailee Schlager, Brigid Kovach and Sofie Gustaffson also have finished their Cowboy cage careers. Edmonds will return point guard Clara Rodrigue, shooting guard Michelle Jolson, another guard with considerable experience in Mary Tess Irvine and several talented underclassmen. Wyoming’s final record was 19-4.
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Wyoming junior Mary Tess Irvine attempts to dribble around New Richmond junior Camie Keets during the Cowboys’ 58-40 victory at Withrow Saturday, Feb. 26. Cincinnati Hills League Co-Player of the Year Nikki McKee led all scorers with 32, while Hailee Schlager added 10, Michelle Jolson nine and Irvine six for the victors. Wyoming advanced to play Chaminade-Julienne at Mason High School March 4.
Lions fall to Princeton in district finals
Selmon leads Viking wrestlers Princeton High School’s Corey Selmon left the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Division I wrestling tournament as a member of the elite eight. Making his second state appearance, Selmon finished eighth at the event to cap off a stellar season that saw him go 20-4 while wrestling at 125 pounds. At 112 pounds, freshman A.J. Kowal also had a strong showing. Kowal, who went 27-3 on the season, lost to eventual 112-pound champion George DiCamillo (Cleveland St. Ignatius) during the championship preliminary round. At 145 pounds, Jeryd Wilder also saw his season end during the championship preliminaries. Wilder finished the season with a 23-8 record.
Despite holding a fourth quarter lead, the Cowboys lost 65-58 in overtime March 4.
By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com
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Ursuline High School senior Ellie Greiner scores against Princeton in the Division I district finals at Harrison. The Lions fell 64-46.
The rematch would be no different. After losing to Princeton 71-51 Jan. 13, the Ursuline Academy basketball team fell 64-46 to the Vikings in the Division I district finals March 5 at Harrison. The Lions finish 17-7. Princeton remained perfect at 23-0; the Vikings have won 22 games by double figures. After losing to Princeton in January, the Lions won 10 of their next 11, their only blemish a three-point setback to league rival Mount Notre Dame Feb. 10 on Senior Night. Ursuline responded to that loss with postseason wins over Lakota West, St. Ursula and Hughes. Lions head coach David
Loper called it the toughest sectional in the state. Ursuline was led once again by fourth-year varsity starters Morgan Donovan and Ellie Greiner, who earned first-team, allleague accolades this season. Ursuline was the only school in the Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League Scarlet division to have two players named to the first team. “They’ve worked very hard in those four years and deserve all the accolades they receive,” Loper get. “They lead by example and do things that don’t always show up in the box score.” Of course, they also do things that do. Donovan was sixth in the Scarlet in scoring (11.2 points) and second in steals (3.3), while Greiner was
ninth in scoring (9.3), third in rebounds (7.0) and first in blocks (2.6). Ursuline went 38-9 over the last two years, including 21-2 last season. This season, the Lions, with a young lineup, started 1-3 before going 16-4 the rest of the way. Greiner and Donovan were the focal points of the offense, but several teammates improved their games as the season wore on. Senior Brigid McCuen, juniors Chelsea Bates and Grace Myers and sophomores Violet Goodwin and Michele Christy all averaged between 4.3 and 5.2 points per game. Ursuline finished third in the GGCL-Scarlet behind McAuley and St. Ursula, both of which tied for first with an 8-2 record. The Lions went 7-3.
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Fine points Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Sharonville posted these comments to a story about Sharonville council members explaining their votes on whether to approve more city funding for the Sharonville Fine Arts Council: “Interesting that those individuals who voted yes for this Fine Arts Funding also voted for a budget for the city which did not eliminate any positions in the city. Sharonville is overstaffed to a fault from administration, to public works, to parks and recreation. “Council has funded projects which should not be funded by the city such as the Fine Arts Center which is a not-forprofit business. Council has raised costs for residents for recreation fees where the programs have been declining over the last 10 years. “Why didn’t more council members stand behind Councilman Schmidt when he requested a business plan from the Fine Arts Center as to how they would operate in a fiscally responsible manner? Because a majority of council doesn’t care about how our tax dollars are spent. Just look at the fiasco years ago when the administration and Council at that time overpaid the fire department a reported $500,000 and then swept it under the rug. Reports are that the figure was closer to $700,000. “It is only a matter of time before Sharonville City Council votes to reinstate the property tax, charge us for garbage pick up, increase fees again for the recreation center and other ‘programs’ when they refuse to clean their own house of the overstaffing issue. Kattleman is one of the biggest offenders, often blasting other funded projects when her own pet projects are questioned. It is quite embarassing.” TastyPhlegm
The refurbished Sharonville Fine Arts Center on Reading Road. “That building hasn’t been ‘saved’ yet as the request for more funds was to continue the rehab on the building. And if they default, the building goes to the bank, not the city regardless if it’s one year or two down the road. So are we supposed to continue to pay their mortgage to prevent this from going to the bank now? The last time city council voted to give money (not a loan) to SFAC the mayor also indicated that this would be a one-time deal. I guess it doesn’t count this time around. With no business plan and no indication of how they are going to turn this around in one year, Sharonville taxpayers are the ‘sugar daddies’ for the SFAC. “Everyone was talking like if they didn’t have this building that it would be the end to the fine arts in Sharonville. That is not true. And it doesn’t mean that the people who are against giving more money away are against the fine arts. They were here before they had the building and due to the elitists who support it, it would have been here for a long time without it. “By the way – council members tried to explain their ‘yes’ vote to the people who attended the meeting. It was rude and condescending to the people there. I don’t care why you voted for this debacle.
CHATROOM March 2 questions
Are you looking forward to the Cincinnati Reds season more this year than last year? Why? “Am I looking forward to the Cincinnati Reds season more this year than last? “Isn’t it strange how age and the world situation can change your perspective? I can remember in the ‘70s when we hung out with neighbors outside on the sidewalk, listening to Johnny Bench, Joe Nuxhall, Davie Concepion, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and all the rest of them, never missing a pitch. “These days, my interest has really waned. Maybe all of the scary stuff going on in Egypt and the mid-East, as well as our struggling economy and the strife involving public employees labor unions keeps me from enjoying things like baseball.” B.B. “It would be so great for Cincinnati to have a winning team again! While last season was fabulous for the Reds and the community. It would be amazing to see the Reds go to the World Series in 2011. With a NFL team that is so lousy, it’s fun to have a baseball team that wins! It’s good for improving the community spirit and good economically for Cincinnati! Let’s have another winning season. Go, Reds!” E.E.C. “No, as a teacher in the state of Ohio I simply can not sit by and watch millions of dollars being thrown to the wind on sports players.” K.S. “I am very much looking for the Cincinnati Reds season. I think the Reds are an asset to the city
Next questions Princeton City School District officials say they have to cut $8 million from the district’s budget, including eliminating more than 60 staff positions. How will these uts affect the schools? Do you agree with Supreme Court’s decision allowing protesters at military funerals? 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. and we need to do what we can to support them. Furthermore, I think we have the talent to have a winning team this year.” E.S.
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What do you think will be the effect if collective bargaining for state workers is eliminated? “First and foremost this effort of the governor has very little to do with balancing the budget and is an entirely political move. The Republican Party would like to bust the union movement because its members most usually support the Democratic party. While Kaisich can’t get rid of all unions, he can start start with state employees. This makes his base gleeful. It also reveals his true colors in that he is not about jobs, but about using every opportunity that presents the GOP agenda. “The actual saving to the state in terms of money would be minimal. The damage to Kasich’s image as a statesman, maximum.” A.M.B.
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The fact that you did speaks volumes. Now I have to pay double for a pool pass! Thanks!” mctwins
Healthy discussion Visitors to Cincinnati.com posted these comments to a story about two Hamilton County hospitals abruptly backing off a request for more levy money to care for the poor: “Here is a theory question what did all these organizations do before we voted in these special levies. “Maybe it is time for the tax payers to look in the mirror and ask the same question and then ask the question, ‘Are these orgaziations giving out pay raises and a bonus.’ “In my opinion the ecomony is not improving and more people are losing their homes and for us that still have our houses maybe we should take a better look at these levies and not get caught up in the ads on TV.” rleck “At least the hospital levies are honest
and up front about what they are: indigent care is a need that serves the community. The fact the commissioners are talking about ‘looking out for taxpayers’ with regard to levies that serve our community and which the public actually support while simultaneously saddling us with higher taxes for the sake of corporate welfare in the form of the stadiums is outrageous. Come on! If you have to jack up my taxes, at least do some good for the people who live here instead of placating that nasty sucking leech Mike Brown. You are worried about finding “common sense reductions regarding indigent care ... hello ... When times are bad, and they are ... get rid of the unnecessary stuff like stadiums.” irishgold “Cut cut cut.”
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“Please clarify how much tax money per indigent person is being spent, and taxpayers can’t help but suspect that the costs have become excessive. Public agency employees get comfortable, and come to believe that they are entitled to their perks. “They then indignantly accuse taxpayers of being ‘against the poor.’ And then it gets partisan. “But the taxpayers are not against the poor. They are against those who game the system, and those who waste money. They also question why the government is doing what charities used to do, and how much more the government costs. “The hospitals are not poor – they have been buying each other and carving up the market in true tycoon fashion, and they run many TV commercials telling us how good they are. They seem to have done well in the present health care system. “They are helping needy people, but that does not mean that they are entitled
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to whatever tax money they think they need.” NOTaMajorMarket “Why do we have ‘poor people levies’ to begin with? Here’s a novel idea. Get rid of all the free hand outs and make people actually be productive members of society and work for what they get ! Every person in society is able to do something, especially in this day and age where most jobs entail just sitting in front of a computer all day. “We should no longer reward people for being lazy, for having too many kids, and for just plain wanting to get a free ride on those who go to work every day. And while we are talking about productive members of society, we could eliminate huge amounts of tax money required to operate our court systems and jails if we simply start eliminating career criminals, who, once again, are not productive members of society. And with that statement, I know all the bleeding heart liberals are going into a tizzy. But the fact is 20 percent of people in our society account for 80 percent of the crime. We should no longer listen to the idiots in groups like the ACLU and the NAACP and tell them to just go away. Our society can no longer afford nor sustain the spending we have been doing for far too many years now and we have to set priorities. No more throwing money into Entitlement Programs and a broken Criminal Justice System.” ohioandkentucky
What is a true investment? Our old version of the Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary says an investment is, “the investing of money or capital for income or profit.” I am also old enough to have used this dictionary and to have studied business administration with professors who actually taught business. Today, our economy is afflicted with professors who allegedly teach business, but have never actually experienced having to produce a profit or meet a payroll and the associated taxes. Somehow, business in their minds, is a means to some sort of social justice. This is evident in the use of the word “investment” in public use. For the sake of this essay, “investment” will be used to indicate the government concept of an outlay that has little or no chance of a profitable return to the tax paying public. An investment by a business entity is a calculated risk that is intended to, and has a high potential of producing a profit for the business. On the other hand, an “investment” by any government agency has an entirely different purpose. The sole purpose is to ensure that elected officials main-
tain their offices and power. So, let’s start with “investments.” To make it easy, I’ll pick one close to home. How about the streetEdward Levy car? How many Community of us think a priPress guest vate investor would stake his columnist or his clients money on this? Well, not without some detailed research indicating a strong likelihood of a profit on the venture. A politician has no personal stake in the project except for reelection. This is done by satisfying groups who would gain income and jobs at public expense. The cost to the general public in taxes and lost jobs for those who are not his favored constituents is not his or her concern. The few jobs gained are more than offset by monetary losses in the local economy. The thing that the public has to learn here is that when a politician uses the term “investment” it is almost always a selfish vote gathering device. If the politician felt
A politician has no personal stake in the project except for re-election. there was any financial benefit in the project, you can be sure he would find a way for private industry to do it and that he would have money invested in it. Now, what about investments? Yes, I mean real investments! The kind you make on a house or your retirement income. You have a stake in it and carefully research all of the possibilities. If you thought the streetcar was a possible money winner, you would only invest if you could hire proper management. Before you tore up streets and laid tracks you would most likely consider an alternative. A bus made to look like a trolley is in use in many cities. It can be discontinued at little expense. You would also insist on competitive bidding to be sure your costs are in line. A recent look at state capitols including our own is a good example of the cost of “investments” to the public. Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.
POLITICALLY SPEAKING Reaction from local lawmakers to issues in the news:
State Rep. Connie Pillich voted to protect education reforms which were passed in the last general assembly. Republicans in the House led approval of House Bill 30 to dismantle reforms including reducing the reliance on local property taxes and using proven models for student suc-
cess to improve learning. “Why must the legislature pick on 5-year-old children? “Dismantling the education reforms we passed dismantles the educational advantage we were giving to 5-year-olds, something that would create a strong foundation for lifelong learning success. “I believe that a strong public school system is not just our con-
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Loveland Health Care Center residents Robert Morgan and Julie Angus (front row in crowns) were elected the center’s Valentine King and Queen by their fellow residents. Behind them is the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Loveland Valentine Lady, Avery “Winkie” Foster (left), and the chamber’s 2005 Valentine Lady, Lu Boike.
Royalty chosen at Care Center By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com
If you think Valentine’s Day is only for young lovers, think again. For 30 years, residents at the Loveland Health Care Center have been voting on a Valentine King and Queen and this year’s king is 65 and this year’s queen is, well, none of our business. Valentine King Robert Morgan, formerly from Falmouth, Ky., is president of the resident council and church music director at Loveland Health Care. Morgan “started playing music when he was 8 years old and was the music director at the Falmouth Baptist Church,” said Darci Schirmer, activity director at the Loveland Health Care Center. “He enjoys time talking with others, and helping to plan musical and religious programs.” Asked how he felt about being chosen king, Morgan
said, “I ruled for just a moment, and it was an honor to do so.” Valentine Queen Julie Angus, formerly from Loveland, long has been known as someone with a knack for bringing people together, Schirmer said. “There is no way I am telling her age,” Schirmer joked. “She enjoys time with family and friends, and loves music. “Julie is special to us because she always has a smile for everyone.” Schirmer said Angus was excited and tearful about being voted queen. “Everyone felt that Julie truly deserved the honor,” Schirmer said. The Loveland Health Care Center opened in November 1979 and the Valentine King and Queen contest began in February 1981. This year, 20 men and 30 women accepted nominations for the honor, Schirmer said.
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At their meeting on Tuesday, Jan 18, the trustees of Glendale Heritage Preservation, Glendale's historic society, voted to recognize both Ralph Hoop and Michelle Evans with the prestigious Black Squirrel Award for long and honorable service. Since 1975 only 20 Black Squirrels have been awarded. Hoop is a GHP past president and current village council member. Evans is the GHP treasurer and treasurer of the Glendale Centennial Gardeners.
Erik Nebergall, left, of College Hill, Edmund Mooney, of Hartwell, and Richard Keys, of Glendale, were among those attending the Society of Colonial Wars in the state of Ohio’s annual Winter Court. All three men belong to the society, which promotes appreciation of America’s colonial history and heritage. Members must be able to trace ancestry to someone in the military or significant government position during America’s colonial era. For more information, go to colonialwarsoh.org.
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Otis Turner, Ana Turner Thorne, Betty Francis and Clyde Cooper stand in front of some of the records kept at the Glendale Heritage Museum. Thorne recently moved from California to Mason, and came to view the Eckstein exhibit.
Eckstein exhibit evokes emotions from former students
Sunday, Feb. 13, was an occasion for Eckstein School students, friends and neighbors to gather at the Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum to view memorabilia and share Eckstein experiences from before the school’s 1958 closing. Posted on one of the displays was an article that read in part: “The first formal education for Glendale Negro Children, the Eckstein School opened in 1915 ... prior, the Negro children were taught in various locations in the village. The first record of formal education is a class taught by Mrs. Eleanor Eckstein in a barn behind her house on East Fountain Avenue.” It was wonderful to read of Joe and John Saunders who excelled on the Glendale track squad and in state tournaments during the late 1930s. I remembered some of the teachers such as Lula Bogie Turner, who both attended and taught at Eckstein, and Viola Burgess. It was fun finding photos of students I played with as a child, and others I got to know while at Princeton. Laughter, reminisces and fellowship filled the museum as alumni gazed at the exhibits. Sylvia Williams was the first to hug me. Some traveled from afar, and some drove a few miles. George Hill came from Atlanta for the reception. His book, “By George, He Did It!” recounts how he was held back a year in kindergarten at Eck-
stein because he was “quiet and shy and will no doubt not amount to much.” I won’t give everything away, but he went on to graduate from Ohio University and Xavier, taught in Evelyn Cincinnati Public Perkins Schools, was the Community assistant principal at Princeton, the GlenPress dale School principal columnist and served in several other educational leadership positions in Cleveland and Florida. Look for his book in April. Camilla Willis Steward lives in Forest Park and thought the viewing was very informative. She saw pictures she hadn’t seen in years. “It was good to see others at the reception and to have attended Eckstein and Glendale schools.” Julia Willis Dorsey traveled from Mansfield. “I thought it was just great. I was hoping they could compile a yearbook with all the clippings and pictures. I think they’re going to do that. I hope they are able to get enough names to identify people. I think it’s fabulous.” Betty Francis still lives in Glendale and had very good experiences at Eckstein. “I enjoyed the caring teachers
who wanted you to succeed.” Lillian Griffith, now from Forest Park, thought the exhibit was very well done. “As it evolves, it will capture each generation’s experiences and what it truly meant to be educated by our own teachers with tender loving care. I’m glad to have been part of the experience.” Clyde Cooper still resides in Glendale, and thought the reception and display were a nice gesture. He recalled the meetings about future uses for Eckstein. Some suggestions were a church, bed and breakfast, school for the autistic or a fine arts building, but it needs lots of repairs. He, Camilla, Wilhelmina Cornett and Lillian participated in gathering and identifying photographs, some of which came from the Princeton Museum. Former student Otis Turner composed the wording for a plaque to be dedicated at a later date. The Ohio Historical Society wanted to use “African-American” rather than “Negro” on the plaque. Cooper, Vice Mayor Ralph Hoop, Turner and Village Manager Walter Cordes asked State Rep. Connie Pillich for help, and the original words beautifully written by Turner will be used. 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.
Pets need a place in your will as well as your heart “That’s it, I am so out of here!” Nosey cried, running toward the door. I had just admonished her for sneaking into the bathroom and chewing up the toilet paper for the third time that day. “You’re not going anywhere,” I replied firmly. “Yes, I am!” she declared, a piece of toilet paper still hanging from her mouth. “Now open that darned door, I’m going to find another home.” “One where they will let you tear up the toilet paper?” I asked. “Amongst other things,” she said, testily. “Just let me walk down the street, with this face I’ll have another home in five minutes, tops!” If only it were that easy for pets to find new homes. Just last weekend my friend Joellen Ivey of Greenhills called to tell me a sad story. One of her neighbors died suddenly and no one knew what to do with his three dogs. His next of kin lives out of town and even she didn’t know what to do. “The police and coroner
wanted to take the pets to the SPCA immediately,” Joellen said. “We didn’t want that to hapMarsie Hall pen, so Newbold n e i g h b o r s stepped up Marsie’s and agreed Menagerie to let the pets stay with them for at least the night until the niece could arrive.” The next morning, Joellen started calling rescue organizations and was gratified by how many called back and offered to help. “It hurts to lose a neighbor,” she said, “But honestly, seeing those pets adrift was heart rending. Working to find a solution made me see how important my circle of friends are and how important having a conversation with my own family about who is going to take my pets if something happens to me.” People need to include their pets in their estate
plans. According to The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, too many animals end up in shelters because their owners have failed to make provisions for them after their deaths. To address this, they have created a document called, “Providing for Your Pet’s Future Without You.” This fact sheet includes legal language for wills and trusts and suggestions on how to protect pets through power of attorney. It is available at: www.humanesociety.org/as sets/pdfs/pets/pets_in_wills _factsheet.pdf. For more information, you can call 202-452-1100 or e-mail petsinwills@hsus.org. This has certainly made my husband, Tom, and I consider what would happen to Nosey if we were to pass away. Our circumstances have changed through the years. We are now older, he is 63, I am 51. Nosey will live 13-18 years. Potentially he will be 81 and me 69 when she reaches
the end of her lifespan. Right now we are in good health, but what if that changes? His parents are gone, his brothers and sisters live far away. My parents are elderly and not in the best of health. I had always assumed that they would take care of my pets if something were to happen to me, but I no longer have that luxury. I am an only child with no real close relatives. We are currently in the process of asking a younger niece (who is currently our heir) to agree to take Nosey, determining what the plan is and taking action by making an appointment with our attorney to make an amendment to our wills. We pamper and spoil our pets. Just imagine how you would feel if your precious cat, dog, ferret or bird were to go homeless because you didn’t think ahead. I’m taking action now and suggest you do as well. For more pet care tips, visit www.marsiesmenagerie.coman d look for Marsie’s segments on FOX19.
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EDUCATION Parent Information Session, 7-8 p.m., Brain Balance Achievement Center of Cincinnati, 12084 Montgomery Road, Learn about Brain Balance Program and how it can help your child succeed academically, socially and behaviorally. Free. 257-0705; www.brainbalancecenters.com. Symmes Township. HEALTH / WELLNESS
Eating for Health, 6:30-8 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Learn to improve your health and well being through improved nutrition and exercise. With Kathy Haugen, registered dietitian. Ages 18 and up. Free. Reservations required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Tools for Caregivers, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Michael Church of Sharonville, 11144 Spinner Ave., Topic: Legal and Financial Issues for Seniors. Presented by professionals in field of caregiving. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Caregiver Assistance Network. 241-7745. Sharonville.
HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Remembering the Eckstein School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glendale Heritage Museum, 44 Village Square, Photographs, artifacts, collection of sporting trophies and scrapbook of articles from 1915-1958. It was a school for African-American students during the years of segregation. Presented by Glendale Heritage Preservation. 771-4908; www.glendalemuseum.com. Glendale.
COOKING CLASSES
Adult Cooking Classes by Chef Jamie, 6-8 p.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Amazing Yet Easy Appetizers. With personal chef and instructor of Out of Thyme, Ltd. Personal Chef Service. $65$70. Presented by Blue Ash Recreation Department. 417-6062. Blue Ash.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 4-7 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Friday tastings with John, the wine-bar-keep. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. St. Gertrude School PTO Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., St. Gertrude School, 6543 Miami Ave., Holy Grill Cafeteria. Baked or fried fish or cheese pizza with sides and dessert. Carryout available. Benefits St. Gertrude School PTO. $7, $5 ages 12 and under. 561-8020; www.stgertrudesch.org. Madeira.
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Health Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation about your wellness needs. Free. 784-0084. Silverton.
HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Remembering the Eckstein School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glendale Heritage Museum, 771-4908; www.glendalemuseum.com. Glendale.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Karaoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 791-2922. Silverton. Karaoke, 8-11:30 p.m., Buffalo Wings & Rings Tri-County, 11305 Princeton Pike, DJs Wild Bill and Madman Mike. Music from the ‘70s to today. Theme nights. Drink specials. 7722111. Springdale.
LECTURES NATURE
Maple Sugaring Display, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Highfield Discovery Garden. Learn why the maple is the sweetest tree. Program is weather dependent. $2, vehicle permit required. Registration required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 503-4262; www.coda.org. Montgomery. Taking Care When Giving Care, 3-4:30 p.m., Jewish Family Service, 8487 Ridge Road, Support and resource group for caregivers of elderly or disabled. Topics include maintaining balance, how to cope with feelings of guilt and stress, finding resources and long-distance care-giving. Ages 21 and up. Free. Presented by Jewish Family Service Aging and Caregiver Services. 469-1188; www.jfscinti.org/aging-caregiverservices/support-and-education/. Amberley Village. F R I D A Y, M A R C H 1 1
BUSINESS SEMINARS
HOPS Food for Thought Series, 11 a.m., Crowne Plaza Cincinnati North Hotel, 11320 Chester Road, Manage Information: Moving Powerfully Knowing What You Know. Events designed to inspire, optimize, and revolutionize your company’s performance. Includes theme-inspired meal by Chef Scott Neidhard, in the company of some of the region’s top business leaders, followed by real food for thought Keynotes. $75. Presented by HOPS Food for Thought. 588-2808; hopsfoodforthought.com/. Sharonville.
Photography Travel Series, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Cruising northern Europe with photographer Cliff Goosmann. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com.
CIVIC
Paralegals Honor Local Police and Firefighters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Springdale Fire Department, 12147 Lawnview Ave., Event brings together volunteer lawyers and paralegals to provide wills, living wills and health care proxies to first responders and their spouses at no cost. Appointments available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Cincinnati Paralegal Association. 244-1266. Springdale.
EDUCATION
Teens Intensive Writing Workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Women Writing for a Change, 6906 Plainfield Road, Intensive workshop for teen writers grades 8-12 wishing to work on manuscript, collection of writings or start from scratch. Along with ample writing time, teens work in pairs and groups sharing pieces and giving/receiving feedback. $50. Registration required. Presented by Women Writing for a Change Foundation. 272-1171; www.womenwriting.org. Silverton. FILE PHOTO
FOOD & DRINK
German Heritage Dinner, 4:30-6 p.m., St. John United Church of Christ - Reading, 729 Jefferson Ave., Authentic German meal including sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut and dessert. German music and entertainment and raffle prizes. Benefits Bob Christophel Memorial Scholarship Fund supporting Reading High School. $8. Reservations required. 821-1740; www.stjohnunitedcc.org. Reading.
HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Remembering the Eckstein School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glendale Heritage Museum, 771-4908; www.glendalemuseum.com. Glendale.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Bob Cushing, 9 p.m., Cock & Bull English Pub, 275 E. Sharon Road, Presented by Cock ‘n Bull English Pub - Glendale. 771-4253. Glendale.
NATURE
Maple Sugaring Display, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. Registration required. 7718733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
SPORTS
Queen City Storm, 7:30 p.m., Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, New professional ice hockey team. $8, $7 seniors, $6 children. Presented by Queen City Storm. 578-6400; www.queencitystorm.com. Evendale. S A T U R D A Y, M A R C H 1 2
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Robo-Art and the Art of Lego, 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m., Scarlet Oaks Career Development Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Road, Explore how a robot makes art and program a LEGO Mindstorm robot to create a patterned art masterpiece. Ages 8 and up. Part of ArtsWave Sampler Weekends. Free. Registration required. Presented by ArtsWave. 612-5786; www.ispacescience.org. Sharonville.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bill Goodman’s Gun and Knife Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, $7, $1 ages 12 and under. 502-538-3900; www.gunshow.net. Sharonville. S U N D A Y, M A R C H 1 3
BENEFITS Save the Animals Foundation Spaghetti Dinner, 1-6 p.m., Raffel’s Banquet Hall, 10160 Reading Road, All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, iced tea and more. Includes silent auction, furry friends raffle, mini-raffle, craft bazaar and bake sale. Benefits Save the Animals Foundation. $8. Presented by Save the Animals Foundation. 561-7823; www.staf.org. Evendale. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road, 791-2753. Symmes Township.
As part of its Family Entertainment Series, the Sharonville Community Center is having Frisch Marionettes present “Peter and the Wolf” and “The Frog Prince” at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Residents and non-residents of Sharonville are welcome. The program is for all ages. Cost is $5, or $3 in advance. Registration is required. Call 563-2895, or visit www.sharonville.org. Pictured are Peter and Frog puppets to be featured in the show.
HOLIDAY - ST. PATRICK’S DAY
St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Gym. Big band music. Includes appetizers. Beer and soft drinks available. Ages 21 and up. $18, $15 advance. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6251; www.blueash.com. Blue Ash.
MUSIC - ROCK
Doghouse, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Bar SeventyOne, 8850 Governors Hill Drive, $5. 7749697. Symmes Township.
NATURE
Maple Sugaring Display, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. Registration required. 7718733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Family Entertainment Series, 7 p.m., Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive, Frisch Marionettes present “Peter and the Wolf” and “The Frog Prince.” Residents and non-residents welcome. All ages. $5, $3 advance. Registration required. Presented by Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department. 563-2895; www.sharonville.org. Sharonville.
Greater Cincinnati Decorative Painters Meeting and Class, 11:45 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Jan Bowen teaches art class. Open to all painters and all experience levels and new members and guests. Art class follows meeting. Free. Registration and fee required for classes. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Decorative Artists. 5221154; www.gcdapainters.com. Springfield Township.
FOOD & DRINK
Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sharon Woods Golf Course and Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road, St. Patrick’s Day Brunch. Three seating times. Buffet featuring more than 25 items, carving station and made-to-order omelets. Special beverages available for $3.50 each. Music by the Chris Comer Trio. $13.95, $6.95 ages 2-12; free ages 23 months and under. Vehicle permit required. Reservations required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 769-0624; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
HISTORIC SITES
Sharonville History Museum, Noon-4 p.m., Sharonville Historical Museum, 11115 Main St., Museum features numerous exhibits and artifacts reminiscent of life in Sharonville and its surroundings. Model train diorama currently under construction. Free. Presented by Society of Historic Sharonville. 563-9756. Sharonville.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Rethinking the Juvenile in Juvenile Justice Forum, 7:30 p.m., Isaac M. Wise Temple, 8329 Ridge Road, Co-sponsored with Wise Temple Critical Topics Committee. Reservations required. Presented by Women’s City Club. 751-0100; womanscityclub.org. Amberley Village.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Contra Dance, 8-10 p.m., The Center for the Arts - Wyoming, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wear soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Beginner’s workshop 7:30 p.m. $4, $1 ages 20 and under, free for newcomers. Presented by Cincinnati Contra Dancers. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming.
DANCE CLASSES
Line Dance, 1-2 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springdale.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Boot Camp, 6:30-7:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $120 for 10 classes; free for members. 985-6742. Montgomery.
MUSIC - INDIE
Stoopid Rooster, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Gabby’s Cafe, 515 Wyoming Ave., Free. 821-6040. Wyoming.
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EDUCATION
Job Training Information Session, 10 a.m., Scarlet Oaks Career Development Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Road, Free. Presented by Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. 612-5790. Sharonville.
FARMERS MARKET
Wyoming Avenue Winter Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Wyoming Avenue Farmers Market, Corner of Wyoming and Van Roberts avenues, E-mail orders to orders@wyomingavefarmersmarket.com up until 6 p.m. of the previous Friday. Pick up orders on designated days. Product listing and details at website. Preorders only. 761-6263; www.wyomingfarmersmarket.net/wintermarket.htm. Wyoming. W E D N E S D A Y, M A R C H 1 6
HEALTH / WELLNESS Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Shops at Harper’s Point, 11340 Montgomery Road, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. 686-3300. Symmes Township. NATURE
Maple Sugaring Display, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. Registration required. 7718733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Cincinnati Dulcimer Society, 3 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Listen and sing to the music of the mountain dulcimer. All ages. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
NATURE
Maple Sugaring Display, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. Registration required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. Arachnids, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Watch a presentation on spiders in Ohio, then take a hike to look for some. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
RECREATION
PROVIDED
Multi-platinum and Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his band will perform at the Aronoff Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Special guest is Ben Taylor. For tickets, visit www.cincinnatiarts.org or call 513-621-2787.
Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club Monthly Tournament, Noon-5 p.m., Max and Erma’s, 3855 Hauck Road, Double-elimination backgammon tournament for Cincinnati area players. Chouette also played. Family friendly. $21. Presented by Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club. 807-6926. Sharonville.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival, held March 10-12 at the Duke Energy Convention Center, will feature more than 600 domestic and international wines from more than 100 exhibitors. Grand Tasting tickets are $60-$70 in advance, with a $5 increase if purchased at the door; Special Tasting Room tickets are $35 with purchase of a Grand Tasting ticket; and charity auction and luncheon tickets are $125. The festival benefits local charities. For tickets and tasting times, visit www.winefestival.com or call 513-723-9463.
Life
March 9, 2011
Tri-County Press
We have only a limited time in which to bloom extremely difficult. Many Christians are just beginning a sixweek period of spiriFather Lou tual selfGuntzelman discipline Perspectives c a l l e d Lent. T h e type of discipline chosen is determined by the person who takes their spiritual growth seriously. Lent is a sort of reality check on ourselves. A television “reality show” is one where we sit and watch how others handle their lives and on-screen relationships. In Lent we are called upon to honestly look at our own lives. We ask, “How well am I really living my life, my relationships, my responsibilities? Where we see we’re deficient in some way we select some plan to work on our weaknesses in this concentrated period of time. What are some of the disciplines we might consider? Traditionally, Lenten observers “give up” some-
Too many lives are floundering, aimless and stuck in a rut. Lent urges us to take charge of our own life. Replace stress with inner peace. Cool the superficial dramas, and get ready for a new springtime in our lives. thing or “take on” some worthwhile action. The main areas ripe for discipline are food, money, time and relationships. Food is given up by fasting; money by almsgiving to the poor or those who help the poor; overly busy people moderate their busyness by “taking on” periods of silent meditation, reflection and prayer; and relationships are deepened by sharing more quality time together. Once I suggested to a group of married people that a husband might consider taking his wife out to eat dinner once a week during Lent. They smiled and
thought I was kidding. I wasn’t. What really frightens some people is to suggest that they stay away from the computer, or turn off the television, one night a week. Instead, they could read, talk, play games as a family. That suggestion is usually greeted by rolling eyes and a desperate cry, “Then what will we do?” Only gradually do we discover that self-discipline counteracts self-centered egos and the tendency toward instant gratification and ease. It develops a certain mental toughness and sense of responsibility. Too many lives are floundering, aimless and stuck in a rut. Lent urges us to take charge of our own life. Replace stress with inner peace. Cool the superficial dramas, and get ready for a new springtime in our lives. These six weeks of Lent present an opportunity to move ahead. A Jewish sage offers this wonderful image: “Every blade of grass has an angel hovering over it saying ‘Grow!’ ‘Grow!’ ”
Mount Vernon to have social work conference Mount Vernon Nazarene University-Cincinnati is conducting a social work conference called “Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Strategies to Halt Abuse in Children and Elders,” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 11. MVNU-Cincinnati is at 11260 Chester Road, Suite 800, off of I-75 and Exit 15 in Sharonville. Aimed at social workers, counselors and clergy members may also benefit from attending this one-day conference. Special guests include Deb Robison, a Family and Children First Coordinator for Hamilton County. She will present Darkness to Light’s “Stewards of Children,” a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child protective behaviors. Fellow presenter Rita Rizzo is principal of Rizzo & Associates. Her session, titled “Assessing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation,” addresses issues of assessment of an older adult’s need for protective services, the urgency of that need and available resources to assist. Rizzo explores the assessment phase of adult protective services, including related techniques, tools and challenges. With more than two decades’ experience as a trainer, she has worked extensively for human service agencies internationally and specializes in working with governmental and health care facilities. Her presentation is provided by the Ohio Human Service Training System
If we listen closely, we’ll hear the same call encouraging us this Lenten springtime. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
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It is easier to be a couch potato than an Olympic participant. There are no gold medals for sitting and watching. To be a contestant in the Olympics requires that a person be able to say “no” to themselves and “yes” to a goal. To be a participant in intensifying life we must learn to say “no” to ourselves and “yes” to soul growth. For years an Olympian athlete must say “no” to an easier way of life; “no” to sleeping in; “no” to eating what they want; “no” to doing whatever they feel like doing. How we hate to say “no” ourselves. Yet, to live a successful life it’s necessary. Good parents frequently say “no” to themselves so they can say “yes” to their children; athletes say “no” to their comfort and “yes” to difficult training in order to win; loving spouses say “no” to tantalizing affairs in order to say “yes” to their own love relationship; and resolute students say “no” to television so they can say “yes” to their homework and a brighter future. All such self-discipline is
Romantic and enduring. Surprising and alluring.
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Life
March 9, 2011
Enjoy ‘mixing’ it up with gluten-free goodies I met Anne Byrn, aka “The Cake Mix Doctor” at a book signing event at Joseph-Beth last week. Anne and I were chatting before the event, and I asked how she acquired this cake mix doctor empire. Her career began simply. Anne was writing a food column for a Nashville newspaper. One summer, right before she went on vacation, she put in recipes for five of her family’s favorite cakes. The hook: start with a boxed mix. This began a frenzy of requests for more “doctored cake mix recipes.” So the cake mix doctor series of books was born, using mixes as a primary ingredient. That idea morphed into her newest book “The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten Free.” “Thirty million in the U.S. are gluten-intolerant or have a gluten sensitivity,” she said. Her readers begged for a gluten-free dessert book. “They didn’t let up,” she told me. I can understand the need since I get requests all the time for gluten-free goodies, including the latest from reader Brenda Nicholson, who specifically asked for “recipes tweaking boxed gluten-free cake mixes.” Anne makes it easy for
people challenged w i t h gluten ( a n d dairy) to e n j o y desserts. The book Rita has cakes, Heikenfeld b a r s , Rita’s kitchen c o o k i e s a n d muffins. And talk about connecting with the crowd: Anne shared stories of her own life raising a family, juggling a career, etc. We left feeling like we made a new friend.
Gluten-free orange bundt cake
Vegetable oil spray for misting pan 1 tablespoon rice flour, for dusting pan 1 medium orange Orange juice 15 oz. pkg. yellow gluten-free cake mix 1 ⁄4 cup sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Glaze (optional):
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted and blended with 3 tablespoons orange juice
Dairy free:
Substitute margarine for butter Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Lightly mist 12-cup bundt pan with oil spray and dust with rice flour. Shake out excess flour. Grate enough orange zest to measure 2 teaspoons. Squeeze enough juice to measure 2⁄3 cup. If necessary, add juice from carton or more freshly squeezed juice to make 2⁄3 cup. Put zest, juice, cake mix, sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla in bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low until ingredients are just incorporated, 30 seconds. Scrape down sides. Increase speed to medium and beat until smooth, 11⁄2 to 2 minutes, scraping down sides again if needed. Pour into pan, smoothing top, and bake until golden brown and top springs back when lightly pressed, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack and let cool 10 minutes. Run long, sharp knife around edge of cake, shake pan gently, and invert onto wire rack. Transfer to serving plate and, using a toothpick or skewer, poke a dozen holes in top.
Slowly pour glaze over cake so that it soaks into holes and dribbles down sides. Or omit glaze and sift confectioner’s sugar on top. Let cool completely before serving. Store at room temperature up to three days, or freeze unglazed cake, wrapped in foil, up to one month. Let thaw on counter overnight before glazing.
More recipes online
Check out my online column for gluten-free cranorange muffins recipe. Go to www.communitypress.com and search “Heikenfeld.” See it! I have a glutenfree strawberry cake video posted on my blog at www.cincinnati.com.
Favorite salmon patties
So many requests for this! Makes sense since Lent is here. The recipe originally came from friend and former colleague, Bonnie Kareth, a Northern Kentucky reader. Here’s my adaptation. Go to taste on onion and celery. 1 can salmon (I used pink salmon) 1 egg, lightly beaten Finely diced onion and celery, 1⁄3 cup each 1 ⁄2 cup Panko bread crumbs or your favorite Pepper to taste Drain salmon and mix everything together lightly. Form into patties and fry
COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD
Rita’s favorite salmon patties with a side of potatoes and mixed vegetables.
COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD
Rita Heikenfeld, left, met author Anne Byrn, aka The Cake Mix Doctor, during a book signing event at Joseph-Beth Booksellers for “The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten Free.” in olive oil over medium heat until brown on both sides and serve with lemon wedge and/or dill sauce. Nice sides are sautéed potatoes and mixed veggies.
So good dill sauce
I like this so much I use it on other seafood dishes, as well.
Mix together:
1 ⁄2 cup mayo Juice of half a lemon or more to taste 1 generous teaspoon dried dill leaves or palmful fresh chopped Hot sauce to taste 1 tomato, finely chopped (opt.) Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Art club mixes oil, water in exhibit Oil and water are artfully combined by the Brush and Palette Painters (formerly Brushettes) at the annual Woman’s Art Club Gallery show. View the final products on Saturday and Sunday afternoons 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through March 20 at the Woman’s Art Club Gallery located at 6980 Cambridge Ave. in Mariemont in the historic renovated barn. Directions are available a t www.womansartclub.com The Brush and Palette Painters are a group of creative women who meet weekly to paint together. From March through November, they explore gardens, parks and other picturesque locations around the Tristate for onsite painting. During the winter they paint indoors at Swaim Lodge in Montgomery. Many Brush and Palette Painters have exhibited in galleries and juried shows locally and around the country. The painters “are unique and there’s nothing like us,” said Nathalie Gerberick the group’s long-term president. For more information call Joy Kashdan Glaser at 7930308.
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Arrests/citations
Ronnie Hixon, 31, 2525 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, warrant for failing to pay fines and costs owed to Mayor’s Court; Feb. 28. Lakesha Boyce, 22, 1921 Westmont Lane, Cincinnati, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor’s Court; Mar 1.
Incidents/investigations
Glendale police reported no incidents or investigations.
SHARONVILLE
Arrests/citations
Robin Dhau, 31, 3912 Colerain Ave., theft at 2486 E. Sharon Road, Feb. 17. Jonathan Lefontes, 42, 706 W. Aberdeen Drive, assault at 10900 Reading Road, Feb. 15. Kayla McMay, 111, 130 Michael, disorderly conduct at 10900 Reading Road, Feb. 15. Andrew Forenburg, 20, 75 Red Bud Lane, criminal trespassing at 11115 Reading Road, Feb. 17. Jonathan Shepherd, 28, 6605 Vine St., forgery at 2830 Vine St., Feb. 18. Peter Glaser Jr., 28, 121 Westfield Drive, possession at Travel Inn, Feb. 19. Jessica Foster, 20, 11447 Greshem, drug possession at Reading Road, Feb. 20. Jeffrey Betting, 29, 2904 Arrowhead Trail, operating vehicle impaired at Kemper Road, Feb. 20. Jamal Neal, 23, 7943 Clovernook, possession at 11385 Chester Road, Feb. 19. James Small, 47, 4959 Bavaria Place, possession at Baymont, Feb. 20.
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POLICE REPORTS Greenway, Feb. 25.
About police reports
The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. Jane Kubota, 42, 1463 Fawnvista Lane, domestic violence at Montavista Drive, Feb. 20. Samantha Paige, 27, 8916 Graner Court, possession at Red Roof, Feb. 21.
Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging
Patio doors damaged at Midfield Drive and Cottingham, Feb. 23. Vehicle window damaged at 11149 Dowlin Drive, Feb. 23. Vehicle window damaged at 3855 Hauck Road, Feb. 21.
Criminal trespassing
Reported at 8188 Maubray, Feb. 17.
Domestic violence
Female reported at Lippelman, Feb. 23.
Drug paraphernalia
Reported at Chester Road and
Forgery
Reported at 11186 Reading Road, Feb. 18. Check forged at 11974 Lebanon Road, Feb. 23.
Theft
Light bar valued at $230 removed at 11687 Lebanon Road, Feb. 23. Reported at 7576 Fawn Meadow, Feb. 23. Hair packs valued at $80 removed at 1710 E. Kemper Road, Feb. 19. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 10980 Thornview Drive, Feb. 16. Cell phone valued at $499 removed at 10115 Beacon Hill Drive, Feb. 16. Scaffolding valued at $500 removed at 11910 Enterprise Drive, Feb. 21.
Theft, misuse of credit card
Reported at 3824 Elljay Drive, Feb. 22.
Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Vehicle not returned at 1610 E. Kemper Road, Feb. 18.
SPRINGDALE
Arrests/citations
Incidents/investigations Assault
Victim struck at 11700 Princeton, Feb. 20.
Breaking and entering
Business window smashed and business entered at 11816 Springfield Pike, Feb. 24. Reported at 380 Glensprings, Feb. 24.
Burglary
Residence entered at 813 Weymouth Court, Feb. 23. Residence entered and jewelry of unknown valued removed at 307 Ledro Street, Feb. 23.
WYOMING
Arrests/citations
Wyoming police reported no arrests or citations.
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Incidents/investigations
Wyoming police reported no incidents or investigations.
Criminal damaging
Vehicle scratched at 245 Northland Blvd., Feb. 17.
Domestic
Reported at Vancleve Avenue, Feb. 19. Female reported at Chesterdale, Feb. 19. Reported at Oakwood, Feb. 21. Reported at Old Gate Drive, Feb. 21. Female reported at Princeton Pike, Feb. 22. Male reported at Chesterwood Court, Feb. 22. Reported at Neuss Avenue, Feb. 17.
Forgery
Juvenile Female, 16, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 21. Charles Williams, 48, 1086 Faxon Court, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 21. Melinda Brainer, 36, 1033 Crosely Ave., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 21. C Ferguson, 24, 101 Rose Lane, criminal damaging at 12108 Lawnview Ave., Feb. 17. Omar Cunningham, 52, 11430 Covington Court, drug abuse at 834 W. Kemper, Feb. 16. Angel Baas, 41, 3168 Meek Road, possession of drug abuse at I 275, Feb. 25.
License plate of unknown value removed from vehicle at 11550 Old Gate Drive, Feb. 22. License plate of unknown value removed from vehicle at 11550 Old Gate Drive, Feb. 22. Phones valued at $880 removed at 11700 Princeton, Feb. 23. Sim card removed from phone at 11700 Princeton, Feb. 26.
Counterfeit money passed at 11741 Princeton Pike, Feb. 19.
Grand theft
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Identity theft
Reported at 740 Kemper Road, Feb. 18.
Menacing
Victim threatened at 12191 Princeton Pike, Feb. 25.
Theft
Reported at 149 Northland Blvd., Feb. 22. Debit card used without consent at 12120 Springfield Pike, Feb. 22.
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LEGAL NOTICE A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. before the Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals. (1)The owner of 978 Ledro Street requests a variance to allow the elimination of the garage. Said variance is from Section 153.105(B)"A single two-car garage and related parking area is required…" (2)The owner of 11490 Springfield Pike requests a variance to locate a fence in the front yard setback. Said variance is from Section 153.482 (A) (1)"No fence…shall project past the front building line of any principally permitted or conditionally permitted structure." The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246, 513-3465730. 5324
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RELIGION Church by the Woods
The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped-accessible. The church conducts English-as-asecond-language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 563-6447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.
Kingdom Builders Apostolic Church
The church invites all to worship the Lord with them. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday evening Bible class is 4 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible class is 7-9 p.m. Pastor is Kirk Peoples Jr. The church is located at 3152 Lighthouse Drive, Suite C-2, Fairfield; 874-0446; www.kingdombuildersapostolic.com.
Northern Hills Synagogue
Continuing a tradition begun last year, Northern Hills Synagogue - Congregation B’nai Avraham and Congregation Ohav Shalom are again teaming up for an exciting and fun joint Purim celebration. Purim commemorates
the saving of the Jews of ancient Persia from destruction by the evil Haman. As recorded in the Book of Esther, the plot was foiled by the efforts of Esther, the queen and a secret Jew, and her cousin, Mordechai. For thousands of years, Jews have celebrated their deliverance from this evil plot with an especially joyous celebration. As Rabbi Gershom Barnard of Northern Hills noted, “Purim combines the timeless story of the Book of Esther with good fun and fellowship for people for all ages.” The festivities begin on Saturday evening, March 19, at Ohav Shalom, with the Maariv evening service preceding the reading of the Megillah, the Book of Esther, beginning at 8:30 p.m. A Klezmer band will entertain before and between the reading of the chapters of the Megillah, as well as accompany the singing of traditional Purim songs afterwards. The Klezmer band includes Gayna Bassin, violin; Jeff Gushin, banjo, violin, and mandolin; Doug Mossman, guitar; Hirsh Cohen, tuba; and Claire Lee, piano, with Howard Yasgur leading the vocals. There will be hamantaschen for all, prepared by the Ohav Shalom Sisterhood. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. On Sunday, March 20, the celebration
resumes at Northern Hills Synagogue with the morning service beginning at 9 a.m. Continuing an Ohav Shalom tradition, Rabbi David Weisberg will read the Megillah with a Purim Spiel (skits) performed by students of Kehilla, the congregations’ joint religious school. At 11:30 a.m., the Purim Carnival will begin, with games, food and fun activities for children. Steve Segerman, Ohav Shalom’s president, observed that Ohav Shalom and Northern Hills have been able to work together on numerous projects, and not just the Purim celebration. “Any opportunity for one synagogue to work with another synagogue in bringing Jews together is a mitzvah. We are especially proud of Kehilla, our joint religious school. it’s been a pleasure to have the two synagogues working together.” Ohav Shalom is at 8100 Cornell Road in Sycamore Township; 489-3399. Northern Hills Synagogue is at 5714 Fields-Ertel Road, Deerfield Township, 931-6038.
Sharonville United Methodist Church
Ash Wednesday service will be on March 9, preceded by a soup and salad supper.
The church is having a Mission Festival March 26-27. The evening program will be preoceded by a free dinner and will feature missionaries Hannah and Brandon Bauh, who have been serving in Pakistan. The current sermon series by Pastor Tad Glover is based on the book “Five Practices of Fruitful Living.” Short-term classes on Wednesday and Sunday evenings are using the book for discussion. Services can be heard on Channel 24. Lenten season small groups discussion series will center on the bestselling book, “One Month to Live” which hopes that life will be different for readers who apply its transformational principles. The youth group is preparing for a July mission trip to Washington D.C. The trip requires helping in three different service projects. One of these will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, when the participants will pack food for Haitin in the Kids Against Hunger food packaging warehouse. There will be a fund-raising spaghetti dinner from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., April 6. A Bereavement Support Group meets for lunch on the first Thursday of each month. The youth group meets Wednesday evenings for Bible study and on
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday evenings for special events. The group also meed Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They are planning to visit Indiana Wesleyan University on April 18. 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. Children’s Sunday school classes are 9:30 a.m. and Children’s Kingdom Worship is 11 a.m. There are several adult classes. 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; www.sharonville-umc.org.
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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
UNITED METHODIST
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor 10:00am Sunday School Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm
Christ, the Prince of Peace
VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP
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
Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org
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
8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org First Sunday of Lent "Just Like Jesus: Openness"
Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
FOREST CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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
Monfort Heights United Methodist Church
LUTHERAN
Sunday School 10:15 HOPE LUTHERAN
NEW TIMES AS WE WELCOME
Pastor Lisa Arrington 9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Welcome Hour/ Sun School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Twp. South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 www.hopeonbluerock.org 923-3370
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
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 & 11amTraditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock
Rev. Milton Berner, Pastor
Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook
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385-7024
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1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
542-9025
(Office) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30am at 9158 Winton Rd. – Springfield Township Childcare provided
Let’s Do Life Together
HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com
CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2 BR , 2 BA Gulf Front con do. Heated pool, balcony. Many upgrades. 513-771-1373, 448-7171 www.go-qca.com/condo
Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org
PRESBYTERIAN
SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277
NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $109/2 persons. Singles $94. Suites $119-$139. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com
NORTH CAROLINA EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Church By The Woods PC(USA) Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................
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3:30pm
Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Transforming Lives for Jesus Christ Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
Northwest Community Church
DESTIN, FLORIDA 50 Steps to the beach! Beautiful lowrise condos w/pools. 850-830-8133, email destinbeaches4u@yahoo.com or visit www.asummerbreeze.com
FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
St. Paul United Church of Christ
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. Oceanfront condos. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units with pools, spas & tennis. Hi-speed Internet, kiddie waterslide. 800-345-5617 www.oceancreek.net
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Salem White Oak Presbyterian
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
HILTON HEAD û Ocean Palms 2BR, 2BA, 1st fl. villa in Port Royal and Westin. View of lagoon and golf. Free golf & tennis. Avail. April, June, Aug., Sept. $1100/wk. 859-442-7171
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8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026 Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Office: 2192 Springdale Rd
Traditional Service: 9:30 AM ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM
JOHN WESLEY UNITED METHODIST 1927 W. K emper Rd. (Between Mill & Hamilton) 513-825-0733 Traditional Sunday Services 9:00am & 10:15am Contemporary Service 11:30am www.jwumc.net
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EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
513-825-3040
Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church
Faith Lutheran LCMC
EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN
680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240
EPISCOPAL
8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am
FLORIDA
Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am
(Disciples of Christ)
3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) 513-385-8342 www.christ-lcms.org Sun. Sch. & Bible Class 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 AM, Wed. 7:15 PM Office: 385-8342 Pre-School: 385-8404
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CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR
Mt. Healthy Christian Church
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
513-385-4888
“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES
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
Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)
DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxury condos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf, sugar white beaches. Heated pool, hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visit www.majesticsunindestin.com
DESTIN. Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA oceanfront condos. Heated pool, spas, kids’ pool & tennis. Sleeps 6. Local owner. www.us-foam.com/destin . D- 513-528-9800, E- 513-752-1735
SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrook-vacations.info
TENNESSEE
1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
Phone: 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org
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BAPTIST
Creek Road Baptist Church
PANAMA CITY BEACH The Summerhouse - 2B/2B Family Accommodations . Beach side pools, tennis, WiFi & More. 800/354-1122 THE BEST BEACH VACATION VALUE! www.SummerhousePC.com
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A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com
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Wise Temple hosts 92nd Street Y program Wise Temple’s next 92nd Street Y program via live satellite is at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Fareed Zakaria has hosted “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on CNN since 2008. He was introduced as TIME editor at large in October after spending 10 years overseeing all of Newsweek’s editions abroad. He is the author of a national best seller titled “The Post-American World.” Born in India Jan. 20, 1964, he has received honorary degrees from numerous universities including Brown, the University of Miami and Oberlin College. He serves as a Trustee of Yale University. Eliot Spitzer is the former New York attorney general and governor of New York. He is a contributor to Slate and host of the new show “Parker/Spitzer” on CNN. The 92nd Street Y series originates and is fed live from New York’s prestigious Jewish cultural center, the 92nd Street Y. The broadcast is fed into Wise Temple’s Wohl Chapel and Social Hall, both equipped with a large screen and digital video technology capable of state-of-the-art simulcasting. The Cincinnati audience at Wise Temple will be able to ask questions directly to Fareed Zakaria and Eliot Spitzer. The event is open to the Greater Cincinnati public. There is a small fee and tickets are available at the door at 7:30 pm at Wise Center. For further information and to RSVP for either of these programs contact Wise Temple.