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Glendale has uncorked a festival that will bring wine, beer and food vendors throughout the region to the village. Officials, business owners and organizers of The Glendale Wine, Beer and Food Festival hope the May 14-16 event is the first of many that will grow each year. The event, to be held in the Village Square, is expected to draw 5,000 people to Glendale during the weekend, according to Hague Atkinson of By Design production group, which is organizing the festival. FULL STORY, A2

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Each month public officials meet in several communities, convening city council and school board meetings that are videotaped for viewing later by residents of those areas. Springdale, Glendale, Evendale and now Sharonville contract with the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission. Those municipalities have a franchise agreement with Time Warner Cable in which they receive 5 percent of gross revenue from fees collected from customers who live in those areas. In turn, the cities and village pay 40 percent of that fee to the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission for services that include videotaping of public meetings, special events and even the use of equipment by residents. The amount paid to the commission each year fluctuates. “It’s not a consistent number because you don’t know how many customers will sign up,” explained Derrick Parham, Springdale’s city administrator. In 2009, Glendale paid $12,774, which was 40 percent of the amount the village received from Time Warner. Springdale paid $51,764 to the commission. Evendale paid $3,617 to the commission for services including

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Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission videotapes Springdale City Council meetings.

How it works Several communities have franchise agreements with Time Warner Cable for services provided through the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission. Residents who subscribe to Time Warner Cable pay a franchise fee each month, as part of their cable bill. videotaping monthly village council meetings and special events. Sharonville City Council, at its March 9 meeting, voted to begin taping its meetings in May. “We’re hearing from residents that they can’t make it to the meetings, but having them broadcast would keep (residents)

That money is paid to the community in which the customer resides. Communities that use the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission pay 40 percent of that money to Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission for services provided to the community. informed about what’s going on,” Councilwoman Vicki Hoppe said. Wyoming has a franchise agreement with Time Warner Cable, however, the city doesn’t tape its meetings or use the Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission. The Wyoming City School District Board of Education also does

not videotape its meetings. School Board President Todd Levy said he hopes that encourages residents to attend the meetings instead of waiting to see them on television. Mayor Barry Porter said that videotaping had been discussed off and on. “We’d prefer that people come and attend the meetings,” Porter said, “and bring their point of view face to face with council.” Councilman Walter Cordes said he would support an agreement to tape the monthly meetings. “Communication is 90 percent of the reason you would videotape,” Cordes said. “It’s not for people watching TV these days,” he said. “What’s important is that you can go to your computer and select any part of the meeting you want to view. “Someday I hope to convince Wyoming council to videotape meetings.” That distribution of communication was important to Princeton Superintendent Gary Pack, as well. The school district videotapes its monthly meetings. “We value the work of all our media partners to deliver information regarding our school district,” he said, “and to produce a format that all stakeholders have an opportunity to be informed about the work of the Princeton City School District Board of Education.”

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What other community events are televised? Annual town meeting. Special events. Some Princeton sporting events City Council will begin videotaping its meetings in May through a franchise agreement with Time Warner Cable to tape meetings through ICRC. Special events.

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Source: 2009 figures from respective public officials

Springdale examines alternative electric supplier By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Springdale officials are working to cut the cost of electricity by exploring a contract with a wholesale supplier. City Council voted to authorize City Administrator Derrick Parham to participate in a regional collaborative and explore a contract that would provide an alternate supply of wholesale electrical energy. In a report to council, Parham explained that he and Mayor

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The Glendale Wine, Beer and Food festival will join the Street Fair, above, as an annual event.

Glendale plans signature event By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Glendale has uncorked a festival that will bring wine, beer and food vendors throughout the region to the village. Officials, business owners and organizers of The Glendale Wine, Beer and Food Festival hope the May 14-16 event is the first of many that will grow each year. The event, to be held in the Village Square, is expected to draw 5,000 people during the weekend, according to Hague Atkinson of By Design production

group, which is organizing the festival. It will include music, prizes and activities for children as well as vendors who will offer wine tastings, beer samplings and specialty foods. Businesses throughout the square will be open during the festival, and parking will include shuttles from nearby Princeton High School. “This is the first of its type in Glendale,” said Iron Horse owner Robin Thomas, one of the organizers of the festival. “We’re looking at this year as a preliminary for the

future,” she said of the festival that will include more than 40 vendors in its initial year. Her restaurant in the square will feature fourcourse specialty wine dinners, prepared by chef Jackson Rouse, who recently returned to the Iron Horse. Village Administrator Walter Cordes said the event will be healthy for Glendale’s Chamber of Commerce, as well as the businesses in general. Glendale will provide police, fire and public works services during the weekend. “We’re not paying for it,” he said. By Design will

charge booth fees, and the village will receive 5 percent of any profits to offset costs of the extra public services. “It’ll be new and different for Glendale,” Thomas said. “It will be quaint, a more homey outdoor festival. “I’m excited it’s happening because it allows people to see the transition of Glendale even from two years ago,” she said of the Village Square, which now boasts 100 percent capacity of storefronts. “There’s not an empty spot here,” Thomas said. “There’s a different energy and this is a good way to

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What: Glendale Wine, Beer and Food Festival When: May 14-16 Where: Village Square Time: Friday 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday noon to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Parking: Nominal fee to park at Princeton High School lot. Parking also available at Glendale’s municipal lot showcase it.” Steve Dinnerstein, who owns Piazza Discepoli Wine Merchants, said the village is “working to present an exciting opportunity for our community.” “We think it can be the beginning of an event synonymous with Glendale for years to come,” he said.

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Shriners honor firefighters, chief By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Outstanding leadership and heroic actions in the Sharonville and Wyoming fire departments have been recognized in the annual Syrian Shrine Leadership Award. Sharonville Fire Chief Ralph Hammonds has received the Syrian Shrine Leadership Award. “He is very deserving because of his continued leadership not only in our city, but in other communities in establishing a collaborative to make fire fighting more cost effective for all communities,” said Vicki Hoppe, a Sharonville city councilwoman. Councilwoman Janey Kattelman said she was

Smith proud of her city’s fire chief. “To get that kind of award after one year of being chief is phenomenal,” she said. “He does an outstanding job.” Hammonds said he was shocked to receive the

award that covers the areas of southwestern Ohio, northern Kentucky and southern Indiana. “I just do my job,” the chief said. “I try to provide good service and take care of the people that provide it. “I’ve got a good group of guys that make me look good on a daily basis,” he said. “Nothing’s getting cheaper and tax dollars are getting tighter,” Hammonds said of the collaborative of neighboring fire departments to share services and equipment. “It’s a way to give services to communities at a reasonable cost, and by purchasing jointly we’re saving money.” Wyoming firefighters were honored for heroic actions during a structure

fire in Lincoln Heights in July. Firefighters had secured a water supply to fight a fire in an eight-unit apartment building. “The building sits off the street, so they needed several hundred feet of hose,” said Wyoming Fire Chief Robert Rielage. “Firefighters secured the water supply and evacuated two elderly residents in fighting the blaze. “These are operations that we constantly practice, but rarely implement,” Rielage said. “To have all actions occur in succession indicate the professionals and level of training indicative of these firefighters and Wyoming fire/EMS.” The Shriners also presented an award to a long-

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volunteer for the fire/EMS department, but he does a plethora of things,” Rielage said. “The guy always sets up the sound system for events in Wyoming. Richard is known for his volunteerism.”

Wyoming promotes officer to sergeant By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

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Wyoming Police Chief Gary Baldauf, right, congratulates Dorian Grubaugh, who was promoted to sergeant. Fellow officers, from left, Tom Rigs, Steve Ballinger, Mitch Murphy, John McGillis and Rusty Herzog attended the City Council meeting where Grubaugh was honored.

Wyoming has welcomed a familiar face to its rank of sergeant, as the city’s police chief promoted an 11-year veteran during City Council’s March meeting. Dorian Grubaugh was promoted from patrol officer to sergeant. The Maineville resident was responsible for researching, redesigning and managing the process to transition from dark blue vehicles to the traditional black and white cars. His promotion brings the department to full complement, according to Police Chief Gary Baldauf. Wyoming now has 13

patrol officers, four sergeants, one lieutenant and the chief. His duties will include administrative, community and resource services. “I’m very proud and happy,” Grubaugh said of his promotion. “I look forward to continuing to serve Wyoming in my new position for years to come.” During the March 15 meeting, council also passed a resolution honoring Wyoming City School District’s partnership with the Yujiatou Primary School in Wuhan, China. The district is part of the China Exchange Initiative, an educational exchange between the United States and China that provides

opportunities for students, teachers and administrators. Council also: • Approved the demolition of a shed at the Church of the Ascension and Holy Trinity, 334 Burns Ave.; • Authorized a sublease agreement between the city and the Wyoming Farmer’s Market, at 522 Wyoming Ave.; and • Authorized City Manager Robert Harrison to enter into a contract with Trend Construction for a street improvement project on Congress Run Road. The ordinance stated that the contract won’t exceed $1.9 million. That includes an alternate bid of $25,000 for street repairs to Wyoming Woods Lane.

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Do you think businesses are right to block employees’ access to NCAA Tournamentrelated Web sites during the tournament? Why or why not? “This is a simple question with a simple answer. Not necessarily a popular one. “When one agrees to go to work for wages, he or she is obligated to work only on behalf of the employer. To have one’s nose fastened to the computer screen for other than official company business is theft. If you do this you are stealing time and productivity from your employer. By any means, if an employer blocks any Web site at all, it is his prerogative because he is paying his employees to work not to play. “A suggestion: If the NCAA Tournament is very important to you, ask your employer for the time-off without pay.” B.L. “Absolutely! I cannot plead innocence to ‘goofing off’ at times during my 31-year career in business, but I realize now how unfair, and actually immoral that is, in most cases (especially when it comes to people who are paid hourly). “Business owners hire people to do certain ‘work.’ They don’t pay people to come in and entertain themselves, while ignoring what they are paid to do. Those businesses have every right to block access to NCAA Web sites.” Bill B. “When you are at work, you are paid to work, not to check sports results or watch games. “Of course it is best if your employer can trust you to do the right thing, but if he has evidence that you don’t then he has every right to take appropriate action.” D.R.

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“I do think an employer has the right to block employees’ access to NCAA tournament-related Web sites as well as any other Web sites that are not related to the employee’s job. Employer’s are constantly trying to limit the amount of company time spent on personal business … phone calls, e-mails, texting. There is so much out there to distract an employee’s attention. The less available distractions, the more productive an employee will be.” D.M.R. “Absolutely. Businesses have the right to expect their employees to be focusing on the job when at work. If employees want to watch the games, take vacation time.” M.S. “The employer should not have to do this – the employee is supposed to be working! It is sad employers find it necessary to block the sites.” D.H. “Yes I do. Employers have enough problems without employees spending untold hours completing brackets and watching games. It’s only fair to the employers and clients to make the job come first.” B.H.

“I was a former employee of a major bank in our area and on opening day of baseball you could not have hit a VP with a bat on this day. “This is a time for the little people mostly, yet I know of executives that participate. I don’t agree that people spend productive hours watching, but do agree that updates can be made available. I don’t have percentages, but I know from the past that females do rather well and in some cases – won.” D.J.

“Employers should be allowed to control non-business related access if they are providing the Internet service during business hours. They have a right to control (to a reasonable degree) the distractions for the people they are paying to work.” D.K.

“I think businesses have the right to expect maximum productivity from their employees. I am confident Kentucky employers know how to get maximum effort from their employees during the NCAA tournament.” G.G.

“Yes - the companies own the computers, the bandwidth, and their employees’ time. You should just take a day or two off to watch the games.” J.J. “Yes businesses are within their rights to block employees’ access to NCAA tournament-related Web sites during the tournament because the employer isn’t paying them to watch basketball in all likelihood – and especially not to use the employer’s resources for same.” Sherry Kelley Marshall

“Yes, they are being paid to do a job and it would be a distraction. Watching on their break would be OK. Most important games are played on Saturday and Sunday, anyway. As for me, I will call in sick!” Duke “During working hours absolutely ... hello! They are paying their employees to work not watch TV. If they want to watch it that bad they can take a vacation day!” Florence, Ky. “Block the games? My office is

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“Yes. Employers are right to block employee access to NCAA sites during the tournament. Employers pay their employees to work, not catch up on the tournament results.” M.S.

“Yes I do think a company has the right to block access to these Web sites. People are there to work. It’s nice if a company lets employees have access to these sites, but unfortunately some people take advantage of the opportunity to not get anything done and ruin it for the others.” P.F.

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We all know the value of having well-equipped, attractive, quality schools. They enhance our real estate value, attract businesses and families, but most importantly provide a setting where quality education can occur. The Princeton City School District has a plan to replace the aged high school and middle school buildings. The cost will never be lower and the time is now. Support for replacement and renovation of Princeton’s elementary schools resulted in a “winwin” for students, residents and municipalities.

The high school and middle school initiative will do the same. These buildings provided settings where our students have thrived with challenging curricular programs, performing arts involvement, comprehensive athletics and a plethora of citizenship and leadership opportunities. They have reached a point of functional obsolescence and need to be replaced. The board and administration have made a compelling case for support of the bond/levy. In my opinion, student achievement and fiscal responsibility are at the top of the list. Student achievement/scores are up and we continue to be one

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of only three school districts in the state to receive an AA+ S&P Rating. This means the district is delivering on its stated mission of educating kids while managing the funds we provide effectively. On Tuesday, May 4, we will have the opportunity to vote on the Princeton City School District bond/levy to replace the high and middle school buildings. I encourage you to join me and others in support of the district and our kid’s future by casting a “YES” vote. The time has come. Don Darby Former Princeton superintendent Peak Drive Springdale

Aggressive program needed Recently I attended a Northern Kentucky arborists’ seminar at the Kenton County Extension Service. The meeting was led in part by Joe Boggs, horticulturist for the Hamilton County Ohio Agricultural Extension Service. Parts of the discussion involved “Emerald Ash Borer Updates” as last year new infestations were discovered for the first time in Northern Kentucky. Some of the dialogue became controversial in regards to the decade-old question of “to treat the trees or remove and replace them” as the treatments are quite an expense and they will have to perpetuate every year as the insect is not going to be eradicated in our area, according to university researchers. Most towns and the park system are removing and replacing them with non-host species. One of the audience members, Brad Bonham, quoted figures related to the value of amenity trees versus the removal and replacement costs. These figures seemed to me to be skewed to some extent. I do not know Ms. Bonham’s position with the city of Wyoming, but she appears to represent them in these matters. The city states she is not an employee and she is not a forestry

board member. She has spearheaded the program to treat our ash trees. T h e Wyoming City Council unanimously conDave Shaw curred and the Community ignored forestry board’s Press guest vote columnist majority (two consecutive biannual votes) to the contrary. One of the city council members, Walter Cordes, voted for Wyoming treatments while the town he is the manager of (Glendale) chooses to do no treatments at all. One company has historically been involved with all the tree care in our town and at last word, the city had not solicited any other bids on this treatment. The expenditure is increasing from $2,500 last year to “approximately” $25,000 per year and the treatment lasts just one year and will have to be repeated annually for protection. This is also relatively a significant increase in this toxin being poured into and onto the ground by our properties. The city representative also states that the plan is to remove

all the ash trees ultimately. Why is not a more aggressive remove and replace program being implemented? At $200 for a new tree, the treatment cost per year of $25,000 would buy a lot of new non-host trees. We are losing growth years of the replacement trees while the city shuffles its feet. This is not even mentioning the environmentally concerns of pouring this chemical on and into the ground. At a recent Wyoming Urban Forestry Board meeting, resident, airline pilot and part-time bee keeper Ray Babcock and Liz Babcock attended to express their concerns about this chemical, which is banned in France and other countries for possibly being responsible for colony collapse disorder of honey bees. Questions were also raised as regarding the expenditure as opposed to removal/replacement costs and ground water pollution. Others have voiced concerns as well. The city has replied with general approximation figures on the removal and replacement costs. Treatments are to resume at the end of April. David. B. Shaw is an ISA certified arborist, a Wyoming Urban Forestry Board member and a member of the Society of Municipal Arborists.

Spring in your step can improve your health With the daylight hours increasing, spring is the perfect time to make a commitment to becoming more physically active. News headlines continue to remind us that Americans do not get enough physical activity – a lifestyle that can lead to serious health consequences. A sedentary lifestyle, along with poor nutrition and tobacco use, is linked to some of the leading chronic diseases impacting our nation’s health including diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Regular physical activity reduces the risk for many diseases, helps control weight, and strengthens muscles, bones, and joints. Take advantage of the extra daylight to walk around the neighborhood, take a family bike ride or play a game of badminton. Getting the necessary amount of physical activity can be achieved without an expensive gym membership or fancy equipment. Physical activity guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate adults need to do two types of physical activity for optimal health.

Every week, adults need at least: 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity on five or more days; and muscle-strengthenTim Ingram ing activities on Community two or more Press guest days. While this columnist might seem like a lot of time, it is easier to attain by spreading out physical activity throughout the entire week. You can even break it up into 10-minute increments during each day. Even 10 minutes of continuous physical activity – such as brisk walking or dancing – can be a health benefit. Keep in mind that some physical activity is better than none at all. Hamilton County Public Health and our partners are working to implement sustainable changes to improve the health of our community. To learn more about how we are encouraging Hamilton County residents to eat smart and live fit, visit www.hamiltoncounty-

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Deer Park High School student Kathleen Bosse recently used her interest in history and an essay on what freedom means to her to earn a spot at a leadership conference with the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge. The high school junior attended a three-day American Leaders Youth Summit in Valley Forge, Pa., with 100 other high school students from around the country where they participated in a mock session of Congress, proposing amendments, voting and giving suggestions in both small groups and as a large “Congress.” Bosse, who was one of 16 area students who attended, said getting the chance to be a part of the voting process showed her that government wasn’t as “stuffy” or “complicated” as she expected. She said one of the most important pieces of advice she learned from one of the speakers at the conference was that being a leader does not always mean being in the spotlight and she would take that advice back to her leadership roles at the high school. Bosse is president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and vice-president of Student Council. She is also involved in cheerleading, glee club, the student news-

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Deer Park High School junior Kathleen Bosse was one of about 100 students that attended a three-day American Youth Leaders Summit in Valley Forge, Pa. paper, art club and the service learning club Communiserve. Bosse and the other students also had the chance to tour Valley Forge and Philadelphia and saw the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and George Washington’s headquarters. She even saw the rooms where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. “It was set up exactly as it was (when they signed),” Bosse said. Bosse said she liked seeing the pieces of history up close. In her own history classes, Bosse said she would want to learn more about recent history to better understand current events. Bosse hopes to attend a follow-up conference in the summer to re-connect her with the other students and to also prepare her for more leadership roles for her senior year.

THINGS TO DO Cooking class

Cooks’ Wares is hosting “Thirty-Minute Mom” from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at Cooks’ Wares Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township. International Adventure recipes include chicken enchiladas, pasta roll-up with spinach and cheese and beef stroganoff. It is with Courtney Rathweg. The cost is $40. Registration is required. Call 489-6400 or visit www.cookswaresonline.com.

Family expo

Ohio State University Extension Hamilton County is hosting the Family Life Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Learn about backyard gardening, rain gardens, insects, nutrition from the garden, food preservation, money management, 4-H clubs for youth, 4-H school programs and more. Admission is free, a vehicle permit is required. Call 946-8989 or visit http://hamilton.osu.edu.

Learn first aid

American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter is hosting Wilderness First Aid from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash.

The class concludes 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28. It is a basic course in back-country emergency response for almost any location and is also designed to meet requirements for the Boy Scouts of America. The cost is $60. Registration is required. Call 792-4000 or visit www.cincinnatiredcross.org.

Volunteer events

• Grailville Education and Retreat Center is hosting Grailville Garden Volunteer Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 27, at Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland. Work in organic garden and kitchen. Wear clothes and footwear that can get dirty. Bring gloves, water, sunscreen, hat and snacks. No experience is required. Call 683-2340 or visit www.grailville.org. • Madeira Historical Society is hosting the Spring Cleanup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Miller House, 7226 Miami Ave., Madeira. Help clean the two-acre park area surrounding the Miller House Museum, rake and prepare gardens. The event is with Bob Brockhage, landscaper, and Betty Davis, gardener. Call 561-9069.

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Friends, family celebrate woman’s 100th birthday

The March 17, 1909 birth of Charlotte Chenault Menifee in Winchester, Ky., marked the beginning of a life dedicated to service. She has been such a wonderful gift to this world that she should count the numerous St. Patrick’s Day parades as a tribute to herself. Family and friends braved wind and rain to praise her long life and beautiful spirit at her 100th birthday celebration at the Crown Plaza in Sharonville. Her sister, Jenella Chenault Burnam, is 98 years old, and came from Winchester to attend the party. She lived in Wyoming many years ago. Smartly attired and bejeweled, Menifee’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren graciously welcomed guests, took their coats, and directed them to where they could be videoed expressing their best wishes to Charlotte. Afterward, they showed the guests to their seats. Mrs. Menifee walked in escorted on either side by sons, Vernon and Dr. Stephen Menifee. Everyone stood and sang Stevie Wonder’s hit, “Isn’t She Lovely.” What a moving moment. The Chenaults and Burlews have resided in Wyoming for decades, as well as surrounding communities. Lula Samuel lives in Springdale, Arnetta Daniels

lives in Sharonville and are Mrs. M e n i f e e ’s nieces. Their siblings John Burlew and Evelyn T h e l m a Perkins J o h n s o n were instruCommunity mental in Press having a columnist commemor a t i v e plaque for the old Wyoming Colony School placed in front of the Wyoming Historical Society. Thelma noted an amazing fact: Mrs. Menifee’s five children, 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren are all alive and well. Good looks and good genes run in the family. Mrs. Menifee is not only blessed with external beauty, but she has a spiritual core that radiates goodness. According to her daughter, June, she is adamant about accepting people for what they are, and helping others because, “I never know when someone will do something for one of my children.” Charlotte’s house had an open-door policy and was constantly full. Her sons’ college friends were always welcome. June remembers a young man her brother brought home for the holidays. He remained in their home for a year after her brother

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Elegantly dressed and coiffed, Jenella Burnam (Mrs. Menifee’s sister), the lady of the hour Charlotte Menifee, and her daughter, June Manuel at Charlotte’s 100th birthday party. returned to college. Mrs. Menifee was the caregiver for all her siblings, and the first one to give her services when they needed it. A nurse for many decades in Catholic nursing homes, she received a waiver’s license because of her proficiency. A waiver was given when one didn’t have the requisite education, but one’s abilities were affirmed by others. What a wonderful tribute to her skills. The majority of Mrs. Menifee’s volunteer work has been in her churches. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for more than 50 years, and president of the Missionary Society.

For 35 years, she has been just as dedicated to El Bethel Baptist Church. Charlotte’s work outside the church involved collecting clothes to give to the needy. Driving until about five years ago, Menifee is still sharp. June recalls taking her mother to church, and the driver ahead of them making some ridiculous blunder. Charlotte commented, “That must be an older lady driving. It’s a shame they let her drive; the older people should stop driving.” 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.

2010 Cincinnati Flower Show: Fantasy, Formal, Friendly The 2010 Cincinnati Flower Show is three weeks away. The show will again be at Symme Park, 11600 Lebanon Road in Symmes Township. This year’s theme is “Fantasy, Formal, Friendly.” When: Friday, April 16 – opening night preview party, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, April 17, to Saturday April 24, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, April 25 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Symmes Township Park at 11600 N. Lebanon Road. Just five minutes from the I-275 Indian Hill/Loveland exit

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Jane Carson of Montgomery and Linda Colgan of Florida look at the window displays at the Cincinnati Flower Show at Symmes Park last April.

National acclaim

in the USA and Canada Before You Die.’ • Named “the king of all flower shows” – Better Homes and Gardens Magazine • Recognized as one of the top 10 great Flower Shows in the U.S. – USA Today

www. cincyflowershow.com Adults – Opening weekend, April 17-18, $18 advance/$25 gate April 19-April 25 – $15 advance/$20 gate Children (2-15) – $2

• Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society • Featured in “1,000 Places to See

Overview

Staged in the charming setting of

Symmes Township Park, the Cincinnati Flower Show celebrates its 21st anniversary as one of the premier flower and garden events in the world. • A world-class horticultural event with hundreds of landscapers, growers, floral designers and artists. • The Cincinnati Fine Food Show to sample gourmet foods made from the freshest ingredients from more than 50 local and national vendors (April 17 and 18 only). • Small Wonders Weekend with activities and special exhibits designed to delight the entire family (April 23, 24 and 25 only).

Distinguished Lecture Series

Dr. Paul Cappiello – “Breaking All the Rules on the Way to a Better Garden” Bill Hendricks – “New and Interesting Plant Selections at the Flower Show” Rose Marie Nichols McGee – “Bountiful Containers” Melinda Meyers – “Affordable EcoFriendly Landscape Makeovers” Ethne Clarke – “Hidcote: the Making of a Garden”

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, M A R C H 2 5

ART EXHIBITS Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, 506 Wyoming Ave. Artist reception party and exhibit. Featuring works by Marco Zehrung Ursula Roma Demitri and Julian Zehrung. Free. 662-1998. Wyoming. A Mixed Media Menagerie, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Global Lead Art Gallery, 11260 Chester Road. Suite 400, Artists include Kymberly Henson, Marylou Nicodemus, Pauline Dickerson, Yvette LaFollette Mazza, Nancy Hopkins, Martha Newfield, Susan Mahan and Teresa Nieberding. Exhibit continues through May. Through May 28. 366-8344. Sharonville. CIVIC

Rep. Connie Pillich District Office Hours, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Bluebird Bakery, 29 Village Square, Rep. Pillich of Ohio’s 28th House District available to discuss questions and concerns with district residents. Presented by Rep. Connie Pillich. 772-5633. Glendale.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HOME & GARDEN

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, $10. 772-7645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Mark Hundley, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.

MUSIC - ROCK

Thomas Long and Blue Sacrafice, 9 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. 772-1500. Woodlawn.

NATURE

Park 42 Toastmasters Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Park 42 Toastmaster Club, 3700 Park 42 Drive, Suite 190B, Learn to develop and polish formal and informal communication skills. Ages 18 and up. Free. 530-0909, ext. 20. Sharonville.

Cruising the Canals of North America, 7:30 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Captain Alan Lloyd relives the adventures of Henry Hudson, Samuel de Champlain and Benedict Arnold during this digital slide program.Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

HOME & GARDEN

ON STAGE - COMEDY

EDUCATION

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, 22 Triangle Park Drive, Pick up a kit to test the soil in your yard or garden. Test results instruct landowner on exactly how much fertilizer to apply for optimum plant growth. Often this information saves money and can reduce the amount of fertilizer applied. Price increases to $12 after June 15. $10. 772-7645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. $10 donation requested. Includes split-the-pot. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn. F R I D A Y, M A R C H 2 6

Eddie Gossling, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 9849288. Montgomery.

Spring Garden Classes, 10 a.m. Simplifying Your Landscape with James Wood. Designers Jennie Markel and Matt Perkins available to help. Bloomin Garden Centre, 8793 Kenwood Road. Free refreshments. Free. Registration required. 984-8733; www.bloomingarden.com. Blue Ash.

MUSEUMS

Open House, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road. Enter Heritage Village through Sharon Centre. Tour historic Village. Get sneak-peak into museum’s upcoming Civil War Weekend as local reenactors participate in Artillery School and Infantry Training. Free. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

MUSIC - BLUES

Noah Wotherspoon Trio, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road. 771-4888. Sharonville.

EXERCISE CLASSES

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Spring Break Camp, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, $62 per day. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village. S A T U R D A Y, M A R C H 2 7

ART EXHIBITS

Yoga Class Just for Men, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Evendale Village Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. Activity Room. Learn and practice techniques with Roger Null. Book available for purchase. $15. Registration required. Presented by Roger Null and Dan Erdman. 563-2247; www.BeYouProductions.com. Evendale.

561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

Eddie Gossling, 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 9849288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glendale Heritage Museum, Free, donations accepted. 771-4908. Glendale.

SHOPPING

Tri-State Multiples Children’s Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale, 8:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Princeton Community Middle School, 11157 Chester Road. Gently used children’s merchandise. Bring bag to shop. $1. Presented by Tri-State Multiples. 8602491; www.tristatemultiples.com. Sharonville. S U N D A Y, M A R C H 2 8

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Wilderness First Aid, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Concludes 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road. Basic course in back-country emergency response for almost any location and is also designed to meet requirements for the Boy Scouts of America. $60. Registration required. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 7924000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

PROVIDED.

HISTORIC SITES

MUSIC - R&B

Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming.

RECREATION

FOOD & DRINK

Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 513, 7947 Hamilton Ave. Cod, catfish, shrimp, crab cakes, steak and chicken sandwiches, fries, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw and cupcakes. 729-0061. Mount Healthy. Lenten Fish Fry, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive, All-you-can-eat fried cod, shrimp, grilled chicken breast, cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, bread desserts and drinks. Carryout available. $9, $5 carryout only, $4 ages 5-10, free ages 3 and under. 8918527. Blue Ash. Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 9994 Zig Zag Road. Dine in or carryout available. $7.50, $5 children. 8918670. Montgomery. Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. All Saints Church, 8939 Montgomery Road. Marge Schott Parish Center. Includes fried cod, grilled salmon, tilapia, shrimp, pizza, fries, and more. Cash only. $1-$8.50. Presented by All Saints Parish. 792-4600; http://www.allsaints.cc. Sycamore Township.

HOME & GARDEN

Night for the Grown and Classy, 9 p.m. Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road. With DJ Ghost spinning the Rythm and Blues, and Motown sounds. No sportswear. Grown, classy and sexy attire required. For 25 years and up.$10, $5 before 11 p.m.; free before DJ Ghost 10 p.m. 7425483; http://www.rhinoslive.com. Sharonville.

ARMERS MARKET CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS F Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Turner Farm, Village Squares, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. St. Gabriel Consolidated School, 18 W. Sharon Ave. Club for experienced square dancers and round dancers. $5. 929-2427. Glendale.

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CIVIC

Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 772-1551. Springdale.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Big Band Dance, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike. Auditorium. Includes snacks and soft drinks. Couples and singles welcome. Free dance lessons 1-2 p.m. $10. Presented by WMKV 89.3 FM. 782-4399. Springdale.

FILMS

Movie Day, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. “Rugrats Passover.” Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. $3. 7617500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

Heritage Village Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. 772-1500. Woodlawn.

NATURE

Amazing Amphibians, 2 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Naturalist shows pictures and live animals. Includes activities. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Eddie Gossling, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Go Bananas, Reservations required. 984-9288. Montgomery. M O N D A Y, M A R C H 2 9

ART EXHIBITS Queen City Art Club Exhibit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 321-3219; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery. Interconnectedness.. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery Veronique, 11356 Montgomery Road. Retrospective of 40 years of paintings, drawings and sculpture by Jim Slouffman. Through April 3. 530-5379; www.galleryvero.com. Symmes Township. A Mixed Media Menagerie, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Global Lead Art Gallery, 366-8344. Sharonville. CIVIC

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 772-1551. Springdale. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 891-7170. Kenwood.

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ART EXHIBITS

Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Visitors welcome. Presented by Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club. 4591491. Springdale.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HOME & GARDEN

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, $10. 772-7645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Rhythm and Rhymes, 9 p.m. Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road. Get up in front of the mic and do some poetry. Casual attire. Ages 21 and up. $5. 742-5483; http://www.rhinoslive.com. Sharonville.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Community Passover Seder, 7:45 p.m. Chabad Jewish Center, 3977 Hunt Road. Follows 7:45 p.m. Maariv evening services. Includes recitation of the Mah Nishtanah, hand-made matzah, wine, dialogue, kosher meal and special children’s Seder. $32, $22 ages 11 and under. 793-5200; www.chabadba.com. Blue Ash.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wyoming Family Practice, 305 Crescent Ave. Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Wyoming. HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter hours: By appointment only. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HOME & GARDEN

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, $10. 772-7645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke Night, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. $3 mixed drinks. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.

NATURE

Wild About ‘Wabbits’, 10:45 a.m. Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike. Highfield Discovery Garden. Learn facts about wild and domestic rabbits. Includes a live rabbit. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.

DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Springdale.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

HOME & GARDEN

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, $10. 772-7645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

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No Saints, No Saviors, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by Sonny Moorman Group. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road. 7912753. Montgomery.

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Life

Tri-County Press

March 24, 2010

When will I ever be a normal person?

We can base it on low esteem or unrealistic comparisons. The fact remains that too many of us, even apparently successful people, have an unspoken suspicion of being â&#x20AC;&#x153;less than othersâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;not normal.â&#x20AC;? That sad and secret inkling leads to the silent question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will people ever see me, or I see myself, as a normal and typical human?â&#x20AC;? What a relief it is to realize emotionally and intellectually that there is no such thing as being normal. Jungian analyst Lawrence Jaffe says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normality is an abstraction derived from the study of statistics. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really exist.â&#x20AC;? That usually takes a long time to grasp. Instead of appreciating our unique grandeur, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re busy comparing ourselves to others, trying to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal,â&#x20AC;? like them. Take, for example, scientists studying stones in a certain river. They develop certain statistics.

Father Lou Guntzelman Perspectives

These statistics inform them that the average, or normal, stone in t h a t riverbed is four inches long and two inches

wide. Yet, a search may never find a stone exactly that size. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the same process occur in scientifically studying and trying to find the normal person? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man is not complete,â&#x20AC;? writes Jung, â&#x20AC;&#x153;when he lives in a world of statistical truth. He must live in a world where the whole of a man, his entire history, is the concern, and not that of merely statisticsâ&#x20AC;Ś When everything is statistical all individual qualities are wiped outâ&#x20AC;Ś and he becomes a statistical average, a number; that is, he

becomes nothing.â&#x20AC;? We need to constantly be reminded, as Isaac Singer reminds us in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love and Exile,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every human character occurs only once in the whole history of human beings.â&#x20AC;? This uniqueness means the best advice to another is that which Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polonius gave his son, Laertes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This above all; to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as night the day, that thou canst not then be false to any man.â&#x20AC;? Whether we are extroverts or introverts; gregarious of lovers of solitude; a mathematician or an artist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to thine own self be true. Or as St. Francis de Sales proclaimed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be yourself! But be your best self.â&#x20AC;? Each of us is a mystery. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re meant to be something unprecedented, not clones of someone else. One of the hallmarks of Carl Jungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychology is individuation (misunderstood at times as individuality, or a focused self-cen-

teredness.) Individuation can be defined as becoming what we have it in us to become. It means becoming our Creatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image of us. There would be no such thing as individuation if there were not roadblocks, obstacles and detours on the path of our life. Then we would not need to deal with them in our own way and by our own choices. Just as there would be no path we made if there were no wilderness and undergrowth. The path toward our goal is an inner path. The singularity of our paths is part of what makes finding it and staying on it so difficult. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liberating the Heart,â&#x20AC;? Lawrence Jaffe writes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing is so important as to carry your own cross, says Christ. That means the same as finding and following the path of individuation which has

through and through.â&#x20AC;? Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@ communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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Life

March 24, 2010

What to do with your basket of eggs

It’s not official, but on my little patch of heaven, spring is here. That means pruning berry canes, raking leaves and debris from the asparagus patch, and readying the gardens for planting. It also means planning Easter brunch. I’ve been experimenting with different kinds of egg casseroles, since that’s usually the basis of our brunch. Today I’m sharing one

that is too easy but looks like you went to a lot of trouble making it. My kind of recipe!

Rita Heikenfeld Quiche Rita’s kitchen

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This is a master recipe, so do with it as you like.

degree oven, covered, until hot throughout. Tip from Rita’s kitchen: Check baking powder for leavening power. Pour a teaspoon into 1⁄2 cup warm water. It should fizz right away if it’s fresh. Write date when you open can on the lid. It’s good for about one year if kept away from heat and light.

Any kind of cooked meat works well. Or none. I made mine with 1⁄2 pound cooked sausage and chives. I layered the add-ins before pouring in the egg mixture, as it was easier to divide evenly. Recipe doubles or triples well. Don’t omit the baking powder. It gives just the right amount of lift. Yield will depend upon size of muffin tins.

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Master recipe:

5 large or extra large eggs 1 ⁄2 cup milk 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking powder Salt and pepper 11⁄2 cups to 2 cups shredded cheese Good add-ins: 1⁄2 pound cooked sausage or bacon, crumbled, handful of chopped chives, frozen spinach, thawed and drained well, sautéed onions, leeks, mushrooms, etc. Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs, milk, baking powder, salt and pepper together. Spray a 6- or 8-cup muffin tin really well, since the egg mixture tends to stick. Divide cheese among muffin tins along with other add-ins before pouring base mixture on. Check after baking 20 minutes. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean, but don’t overbake. Can be baked up to a day ahead and microwaved gently to rewarm, or in 350

Naturally colored Easter eggs

I have my mom, Mary Nader, to thank for making us such “green” advocates. She colored our eggs with onion skins. When we were kids, we liked commercially colored eggs better, but as I grew older, I came to appreciate just what the onion skin eggs meant. More than just coloring, they were a way of telling a story and passing history on to the next generation. I do the same with the little ones today, and have expanded that to include more natural dyes. Here’s how I do it: In a saucepan, place as many papery outer skins of yellow and/or red onions that you have. Cover with an inch of water. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until onion skins have colored the water, about 10 minutes. Use this same method for red cabbage (just chunk it up), beets, greens, etc. Even used coffee grounds can be used. Strain and add a table-

spoon or so of clear vinegar to set the dye. Put boiled eggs in. Depending upon how long they sit in the dye, the eggs made with yellow onion skins will be pale yellow to dark amber. Red onion skins produce eggs that are brick/brown red. Red cabbage is the winner: it makes beautiful teal blue eggs! Turmeric makes the eggs more brilliantly yellow than the marigolds my dad, Charlie Nader, used to plant in front of the porch on the tiny front lawn. Turmeric colored eggs require a different method: Stir 3 tablespoons or so of turmeric in 11⁄2 cups water in saucepan. Bring to boil. Remove, let cool but don’t strain. Add a tablespoon or so of vinegar. Place boiled eggs in dye, stirring to coat. When you remove the eggs, gently wipe off turmeric with soft cloth or run them very quickly under running water.

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Kroger’s chicken salad: Kroger shared their recipe, which was at the top of the list of requests by you. It’s a quantity recipe so I have to tweak it for the home cook. I’ll work on that as soon as I can. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

Community

March 24, 2010

Tri-County Press

Notre Dame Club holds breakfast Approximately 170 local graduates, current students, recently admitted high school seniors, and friends of the University of Notre Dame gathered at St. Xavier High School for the Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Communion Breakfast. The Rev. Paul Kollman, a Cincinnati native who graduated from Moeller High School and now teaches theology at Notre Dame, traveled from South Bend to concelebrate the Mass with the Rev. Timothy Howe, president of St. Xavier High School. Chaired by Kevin McManus (ND â&#x20AC;&#x2122;99) of Hyde Park, the event included the presentation of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Exemplar Award to Kathleen (Thompson) Sullivan, a former Cincinnati resident who has been on the staff of the Notre Dame Alumni Association in South Bend since 1987. A breakfast buffet followed. The Exemplar Award was established as an annual club award in 2002 to promote and hold up as an example the ideals and achievements of Greater Cincinnati or University individuals who have provided exemplary, life-long service to humanity through career or volunteer involvement. The award honors Sulli-

van for her exceptional contributions to Notre Dame graduates and friends around the world through her leadership of Notre Dame Alumni Association programs in the areas of continuing education and spirituality/service since 1987. As director of alumni continuing education from 1987-2005 and senior director of spirituality and service from 2006-present, Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative thinking, strategic vision and boundless energy have led to successful long-running programs such as the Hesburgh Lecture Series, the Notre Dame Excellence in Teaching Conference and the Pray.ND.edu Internet prayer initiative, which have all played a role in helping strengthen the lifelong connection of thousands of graduates with Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core values of faith, learning and service. Sullivan grew up in Price Hill and graduated from both St. William Catholic School and Seton High School. She earned a degree in English and secondary education summa cum laude in 1978 from The College of Mount Saint Joseph, and taught at Summit Country Day for two years before starting graduate school at Notre Dame, where she

earned an masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and Ph.D. in English. She and her husband, Mike, live in South Bend with their daughter, Christina. In addition to event chair Kevin McManus, others assisting with the event included Brian Bussing, Mindy Dannemiller, Paul Dillenburger, club president Mike Gearin, Jack Hart, Shannon Hart, Katie Hieatt, Amy Hiltz, Kathleen Hiltz, Blair Mancini, Andrew McElhinney, Bob McQuiston, Laura Rupp, club vice president Courtney Schuster, Caroline White and Marc Wolnitzek. The Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati is an active local organization serving the more than 1,700 graduates, students and friends of the University of Notre Dame in the tristate area. In addition to providing over $90,000 in scholarship support each year to local students attending Notre Dame, the club also sponsors over fifty events or programs annually, including opportunities for community service, continuing education, and Catholic/Christian spirituality. Membership and club events are open to friends of Notre Dame, whether or not they attended the University. For more information, visit www.ndcincy.com.

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The committee for Books and Brunch is, seated, Chairmen Linda Brown and Joyce McElroy, then Robin Aguilar on chair arm; back row, Kathie Doyle, Nancy Habegger, Carol Gramman and Katie Gantz. restaurant and author â&#x20AC;&#x153;FARMfood,â&#x20AC;? a cookbook that makes readers want to get in the kitchen and cook. Beth Hoffmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saving CeeCee Honeycut,â&#x20AC;? debuted in January. Reviews described it as full of strong women and a generous extended family who welcome CeeCee to their world after the death of her mother. Jinny Berten continues the saga of Littsie in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Littsie

and the Underground Railroad.â&#x20AC;? It tells the story of a little Irish girl growing up in colorful, dynamic, early Cincinnati during the time of pioneer life, steamboats and slavery. The event features brunch and a raffle. The doors will open at 10 a.m. Tickets are $45 and may be obtained by contacting Assistance League at algc@fuse.net or calling 221-4447 by April 20.

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First Presbyterian Church of Glendale

The church is hosting “Travelogue: Northern India and Nepal” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 9. Bob and Doreen Gove, longtime residents of Glendale, share highlights from their two trips to India and Nepal. Includes refreshments. Reservations are required, call 771-6195. The church is at 155 E. Fountain Ave., Glendale; 771-6195.

Forest Dale Church of Christ

Through April 11, Forest Dale Church of Christ Senior Minister Jay Russell will embark upon a six-week investigation of some of the seemingly “backwards” sayings of Jesus. Russell will speak at both the 9 a.m. Classic Worship Service and the 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service each Sunday. The

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accompanying Small Group Series will be available at various locations, days and times throughout the week. Topics will include: March 28, “To Be Rich Become Poor;” April 4, “To Rest Take On Burdens;” and April 11, “To Win Give Up.” More information is available on the church’s MySpace profile at www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine or at the church office 825-7171. The church will host a “Prophecy to Pardon” Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 2. “Prophecy to Pardon” will use music to illustrate the link between the Old Testament prophecies and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Along with a blend of familiar songs and new music, the service will provide opportunities for those who attend to get out of their seats and partici-

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pate in the worship experience. The church will host its annual free Community Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3. Crafts, refreshments, and of course lots of candy-filled eggs will be provided. Children should bring a basket or container to use when hunting for eggs. Questions may be directed to Youth Minister Josh Garrett at the church office 825-7171. More information and photos from past years’ Egg Hunts are available at www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine. The church will host Resurrection Sunday worship services Sunday, April 4. The day will begin with Devotions at 9 a.m. followed by a Potluck Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. Bible study classes for all ages will meet at 10 a.m. A special Resurrection Worship Service will meet at 11 a.m., where Senior Minister

Jay Russell will continue his “It’s Backwards!” series with a sermon called, “To Rest Take on Burdens.” Life Line Screenings will be at the church Thursday, April 8. It will offer ultrasound screenings for stroke/carotid artery, atrial fibrillation, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. Registration is required and is available by calling 800-324-1851. There is a fee for the screenings. More information is available from LifeLine Screening at www.LifeLineScreening.com. The church will host pianist Jon Sanford for a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11. Sanford is a student at Cincinnati Christian University. The church is at 604 West Kemper Road, Springdale; 825-7171, www.myspace.com/fdccgrapevine.

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Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm

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www.springgrove.org 4521 Spring Grove Ave.

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

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1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided

Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

BAPTIST Creek Road Baptist Church 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH 513-563-2410 elder@creekroad.org Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Pastor, Rev. David B Smith

Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.

Ascension Lutheran Church

The church is hosting a light sandwich supper at 6 p.m. every Wednesday during Lent in the fellowship hall. All the fixin’s for a sandwich buffet and a salad will be provided. Following a short time for gathering, Pastor Josh lead a series of discussions on “being Lutheran.” Taken from the

ROMAN CATHOLIC 9927 Wayne Ave * Lincoln Hts, Ohio 45215 513-554-4010 Pastor: Fr Thomas Difolco African American in History & Heritage Roman Catholic in Faith & Practice Services: Saturday at 7:00p & Sunday at 10:00a You are always welcome at St. Martin de Porres

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7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029 Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service 9:45a.m...... Sunday School 10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship Nursery Staff Provided “A Caring Community of Faith” Welcomes You

EPISCOPAL ChristChurchGlendaleEpiscopalChurch 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon

3301 Compton Rd (1 block east of Colerain) 385-8342 Sunday School & Bible Class (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00am Saturday Evening Worship 5:30pm A great community church in a great community! Also home to Little Bud Preschool 385-8404 enrolling now! Visit our website: www.church-lcms.org

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Worship 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:20 am Traditional Service and Hymnbook

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Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Teasha Fowler, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. small catechism, these discussions are designed to engage those new to the Lutheran tradition and as a “refresher” for those who have been part of the Lutheran tradition for many years. A worship service will follow immediately at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome. The topics for each week’s discussion are: March 24, Communion, Sighs Too Deep for Words. The Lenten series is also Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2. The church is hosting “Jerusalem Market” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, for children ages 3-10. Ascension’s fellowship hall will be transformed into a Jerusalem Market with booths featuring crafts and activities reminiscent of ancient Jerusalem. Activities range from baking bread to gardening to woodworking and beading. Children will purchase a bag of sheckels for $5 and may take their creations home with them. Call 793-3288 to make a reservation. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288.

Brecon United Methodist Church

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

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

Children’s Church, during the 10:45 a.m. hour, will be using the new curriculum “Hands-on-Bible MAX.” Each week, the children will use the Bible, love the Bible and live the Bible. Children’s Sunday School is available at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Services are 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. The church is at 7388 East Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.

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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

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

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ

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St. Paul United Church of Christ

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Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077

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“Life on Purpose in Community” 2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin) Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45am Phone 825-9553 www.highviewchristianchurch.com

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691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney Nursery Provided

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St Paul - North College Hill

6997 Hamilton Ave 931-2205 Rev. Virginia Duffy, Interim Minister Lollie Kasulones, Minister for Program Evelyn Osterbrock, Minister for Children Sundays: Music & Announcement 9:45am Worship at 10:00am Sunday School and Child Care Nurtured And Fellowship Groups For All Ages www.stpaulnch.org

The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.

DEATHS Donald Lee Oakes

Donald Lee Oakes, 80, of Sharonville died March 13. Survived by wife, Ethel (nee Lynch) Oakes; children, Thomas H. (Kaye), Margaret A., Donald L. (Stephanie) and Steven R. (Pamela) Oakes; grandchildren, Leslie, Travis, Jill, Amy, Emily, Jaime, Taylor, Jackie, Stephanie and Kaylee; six greatgrandchildren; and sister, Bertha Keaton. Preceded in death by siblings, Jean Blum and Douglas Oakes. Services were March 17 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

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Each year several plant associations choose their plant of the year, based on plant trials, voting by professional growers, etc. Here at some of the 2010 Plants of the Year for you to consider planting in your gardens this year: 2010 Perennial – Baptisia australis (false blue indigo) – PPA / www.perennialplant.org 2010 Herb – Anethum graveolens (dill – dill weed) – IHA / www.IHerb.org

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POLICE REPORTS GLENDALE

Arrests/citations

Martha King, 42, 2058 Dale Road, warrant for failing to pay fines and costs owed to Mayor's Court, March 13. Carrera Stewart, 21, 1629 California St., traffic warrant from Golf Manor Mayor's Court, March 15. Ricardo Morales, 23, 1211 Russell St., Covington, Ky., operating motor vehicle without a valid license, March 15.

Incidents/investigations Theft from vehicle

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering, theft

$1,040 in equipment removed from storage area at 10857 Sharondale, March 7.

Criminal damaging

700 block of Ivy Avenue, window of vehicle broken out and laptop taken from vehicle, March 15. 100 block of Magnolia, windshield wipers taken from vehicle and windshield damaged, March 15.

Windshield damaged at 11423 Lebanon Road, March 4.

Criminal mischief

Reported at 7135 Oakpost Lane, March 3.

Domestic violence

Male reported at Lebanon Road, March 7.

SHARONVILLE

Theft

Arrests/citations

$13.47 in merchandise removed at 11610 Lebanon Road, March 7. Vehicle entered and wallet and contents valued at $70 removed at 4106 Cornell Road, March 8.

Robert Statzer, 34, 11388 Lebanon Road, domestic violence at 11388 Lebanon road, March 8. Marcia Smith, 48, 10188 Auburn

Vehicle entered and laptop valued at $2,000 removed at 4148 Cornell Road, March 5. $20 in gas pumped and not paid for at 11585 Chester Road, March 8. $10 in quarters removed from vehicle at 4002 Sharon Park Lane, March 6. GPS unit of unknown value removed at 11610 Timberidge, March 5. Merchandise valued at $600 removed at 11880 Enterprise Drive, March 3.

Rape

SPRINGDALE

Robbery

Juvenile Female, 14, theft, March 5. Raven Allen, 20, 43 Towne Commons Way, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, March 5. Billie Hutchinson, 44, 1907 Andina, theft at 11661 Princeton Pike, March 6. William William, 25, 5325 Ravenna Street, theft, obstructing official business at 12064 Springfield Pike, March 7. Allan Palma, 30, 9830 Greenriver, theft at 11661 Princeton Pike, March 7. Adam Glassmeyer, 31, 396 Glensharon Road, domestic violence at 396 Glensharon Road, March 8.

Theft

Arrests/citations

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering Storage area entered at 11532

Springfield Pike, March 2.

Burglary

Residence entered at 793 Cedarhill Drive, Feb. 28.

Domestic

Reported at Lawnview, March 3.

Forgery

Reported at 120 Kemper Road, March 3.

Female reported at Northland Blvd., March 3.

Reported at 1 Kenilworth Court, Feb. 28. Vehicle removed through deceptive means at 33 Kemper Road, Feb. 24. Merchandise valued at $80 removed at 865 Kemper Road E., Feb. 25. Radio valued at $275 removed from vehicle at 11535 Mcgillard, Feb. 25. Merchandise valued at $320 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, Feb. 25. Wallet and contents valued at $110 removed at 300 Kemper Road, March 3. Purse and contents removed from cart at 11661 Princeton Pike, March 2.

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10947 Ohio Ave.: Federal National Mortgage Association to Webb Tim; $60,000. 12120 Village Woods Drive: Greenberg Jann F. to Hommel Hester Ellen; $279,500. 1502 Circlefield Drive: Federal National Mortgage Association to Cui Wenwu; $53,000. 3962 Creek Road: Rucker Cathleen A. to Cook Calleri R.; $124,500. 5285 Barony Place: Hsbc Mortgage Services Inc. to Pugh Ricky D.;

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11998 Marwood Lane: New York Mellon Bank Of The to Jones Martin; $37,000. 12005 Elkridge Drive: Beesley David A. & Laura L. Gruber to Crose Donald; $153,500. 12134 Kenn Road: Krieger Michael B. Sr. & Michael B. Jr. to Schmits Aaron C.; $144,500.

REUNIONS Sycamore High School Class of 1969 – is having a “belated 40th” reunion the weekend of May 21. From 5-9 p.m., on Friday, May 21 there will be an all-class reunion at the Peterloon estate in Indian Hill. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, the group will be touring its old high school (now the junior high), followed by an all-day cookout/picnic in the Sycamore Shelter of the Blue Ash Nature Park on Cooper Road (next to the police station). Contact Carol Wuenker-Hesterberg at 793-2165 or E-mail her at: chesterberg@cinci.rr.com to RSVP or for more information. Additional weekend events are pending. Residents of Sayler Park before 1980 – are invited to the Sayler Park Reunion from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until the street lights come on), Saturday, May 29, at Lee’s Shelter in Fernbank Park (old River Park). Rain date is June 5. Attendees should bring their own food for their families along with chairs, ice, coolers, games, cornhole boards, horseshoes, etc. Attendees are also asked to bring any old photos they have. Call Kim Jacobs Harmeyer at 347-6105, or Al Richardson at 378-2454 with questions. Glen Este High School Class of 1970 – is having its 40th reunion from 7-

11 p.m., Friday, June 11, at Receptions Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate Blvd. Cost is $50 and includes dinner buffet and DJ. Contact Bruce Griffis at 943-9330, or bgriffis@cinci.rr.com.

12134 Kenn Road: Krieger Michael B. Sr. & Michael B. Jr. to Schmits Aaron C.; $144,500. 203 Kemper Road: Wagner Randy & Opal Koti to Citimortgage Inc.; $54,000. 501 Kemper Road: Chirco Lottie to Hogeback Steven J.; $43,000. 501 Kemper Road: Chirco Lottie to Hogeback Steven J.; $43,000. 809 Clearfield Lane: Meeks Lawrence A. Tr & Joyce C. Tr to Yowell Landon; $162,000.

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10142 Chester Road: Citibank N.A. Tr to Fitch Beverly; $15,100. 224 Joliet Ave.: Freeman Brooke Tr to Carr Sharhonda N.; $85,000. 268 Riddle Road: Watts Eddie to Chenault Anthony; $55,000. 39 Sheffield Road: Saylor Beatrice & James to Laymance Ron@2; $155,000.

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Madeira High School Class of 1964 – is conducting its 35th reunion on June 25 and 26. Members of the classes of 1963 and 1965 are also invited. For more information, contact larrytuttle@gmail.com, or go to www.madeira1964.com. Madeira High School Class of 1975 – is having its 35th reunion on June 25 and 26. Contact Brad or Cathy Frye at 561-7045 or gallofrye@cinci.rr.com, Tricia Smith Niehaus at 769-5337 or suah@fuse.net or Ed Klein at EKlein5@aol.com for more information.

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39 Sheffield Road: Saylor Beatrice & James to Laymance Ron@2; $155,000. 601 Redna Terrace; Redna Terrace Lp @(2) to Earle M. Jorgensen Co.; $4,012,500. 601 Redna Terrace; Redna Terrace Lp @(2) to Redna Terrace Lp; $1,337,500. 601 Redna Terrace; Redna Terrace Lp @(2) to Earle M. Jorgensen Co.; $4,012,500. 601 Redna Terrace; Redna Terrace Lp @(2) to Redna Terrace Lp; $1,337,500.

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says Susan M c C o y , trend spotter and outdoor l i v i n g expert. “Our relationship with money Ron Wilson h a s In the c h a n g e d . garden Hard work, common sense and a return to small town values are causing a shift in priorities from boardrooms to backyards. “According to our 2010 Garden Trends Report, the rewards of growing your own – from basil to berries to flowers – are boundless.”

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Each year, the Garden Media Group does a lot of surveying and research to develop a list of gardening trends for the upcoming year. And I must say that it has been very interesting to watch these trends over the years, to see how gardening and styles of gardening have changed (Baby Boomers, Gen X&Y, economy, etc., are all a part of the trend changing factors). And for 2010, the Garden Media Group says the trend emerging is: A return to Main Street American values. “Just look around you,”

Tri-County Press

Community

March 24, 2010

Taste of Northern Cincinnati picks winners The recent Taste of Northern Cincinnati hosted almost 1,000 guests to a yummy diversity of food, fun, family and friends – all indoors and for one small cost. “What an awesome concept and you pulled it off magnificently!” said Kelly Meyers. “What a great event! Delicious food, happy people, and a fun time,” said Ed Cunningham, who reflected the feelings of many. “It exceeded all expectations,” Sue Glew said. “We loved the single entry price as opposed to paying per taste. Getting to vote for the best awards added a fun participatory element beyond eating.” Restaurants presented guests with generous portions of their specialties, while vying for awards in five categories. Sharonville Chamber President Rich Arnold said, “Every restaurant here is a winner. The satisfied expressions on each guests face said it all! Each guest had ballots to vote in all five categories.”

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All Taste of Northern Cincinnati Award Winners are Jen-chien Yu, Jon Cochran, Darlene Mullenger, Amy Connelly, Jim Emig, Danielle Sheppard and Kevin Englehart.

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Best Dessert Winner for J. Annette’s Cheesecake, Darlene Mullenger PROVIDED

People’s Choice Award Winners, Jim Dandy BBQ, are Tim Grossmann, Sam Emig, Stu McGriff, Amy Connelly and Jim Emig. And the winners are: • Best appetizer: Chocolate Dipped Fruit presented by Edible Arrangements, 7665 Cox Lane, West Chester Township; 5637848, www.EdibleArrangements.com. • Best soup: Little Neck Clam Chowder presented by Mitchell’s Fish Market, 9456 Waterfront Drive, West Chester Township; 779-5292, www.mitchellsfishmarket.com • Best entrée: BBQ Baby Back Ribs presented by Blue Goose Sports Cafe, 11060 Reading Road, Sharonville;

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769-5700, www.bluegoosesportscafe.com • Best dessert: Cheesecake presented by J. Annette’s Cheesecakes, 9623 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, Cincinnati; 7770785, www.jannettes.com • People’s choice: Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road, Sharonville; 771-4888, www.jimdandybbq.com “Congratulations to the winners and to all of our restaurants. The Sharonville Chamber looks forward to next year’s Taste of Northern Cincinnati,” Arnold said.

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Best Soup, Mitchell’s Fish Market, winners are Jon Cochran and Tim Kieliszewski.

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PANAMA CITY BEACH The Summerhouse 2B/2B Family Condos. Beach side pools, tennis, WiFi & More. r 800/354-1122 THE BEST BEACH VACATION VALUE! www.SummerhousePC.com

NORTH CAROLINA

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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

SARASOTA - 2BR, 2BA furnished condo, 2nd floor, adult community, pool, exercise rm. & more! Three, six or twelve month rental. Local owner, 513-827-9333 or 513-378-3217

CLEARWATER TO ST. PETE BEACHES Gulf front & bay side condos. All prices & sizes! Florida Lifestyle VAC. 1-800-487-8953. Jan. 2011, Monthly Discounts • www.ourcondo.com

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EAST COAST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH Luxurious oceanfront condos & vacation homes. Closest & best beach to Disney. Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals 800-728-0513 www.oceanprops.com

NEW YORK MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $109/2 persons. Singles $104. 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 MYRTLE BEACH. Oceanfront condos. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units with pools, spas & tennis. Hi-speed Internet, kiddie waterslide. 800-345-5617 www.oceancreek.net SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE

GATLINBURG. Choose a 2 or 3 BR chalet, conveniently located, richly appointed and meticulously main tained. Pet friendly. 877-215-3335 or visit www.marysescape.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

TOURS

TENNESSEE HILTON HEAD . A great family oceanfront resort! 2 BR, 2 BA condo. Largest pool on the island, tennis onsite. Golf nearby. Book now for discounted rate. 513-753-1401 Hilton Head Island, SC

SIESTA KEY. Gulf front condo. Located on Crescent Beach! Balcony view of the Gulf. Bright & airy decor, nicely appointed. Avail. from April 3, EASTER week. 513-232-4854

SOUTH 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

Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations. Clearwater/Indian Rocks Beach GULF BEACH’S BEST VALUE! Beach condo with 2BR, 2BA, pool. 513-875-4155. Rent weekly, May rates. www.bodincondo.com

Best Appetizer Winner, Edible Arrangements, Jen-chien Yu and daughter.

Travel & Resort Directory

THE DOOLIN HOUSE INN. Premier Inn. Gourmet breakfast. Minutes from Lake Cumberland. Join us for a romantic weekend/women’s retreat. 606-678-9494 doolinhouse.com

Beautiful Seagrove Beach Rent & Relax. Nr Destin, between famous Seaside & Rosemary Beach. Cozy Cottages to Gulf Front Condos. Web Specials. 1-800-537-5387 www.garrettbeachrentals.com

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Best Entree, Blue Goose Sports Bar & Cafe, Winners are Danielle Sheppard, Shane Robbins and Kevin Englehart.

Our beach is free. Specials available for golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit our

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

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com

site or call toll free: 800-845-0077.

N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC Fantastic Specials Available!! 100’s of Oceanfront/view Homes & Condos

Call for free brochure 866-780-8334 www.northmyrtlebeachtravel.com

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

TRAVEL THE WORLD! Niagara Falls & Toronto , June 2125 $499 pp. Lancaster, PA & Dutch Country, Oct. 4-7 $415 pp. Catch a CRUISE! Carnival Destiny, Nov. 11-15, starts $465 pp. Sherrie @ 513245-9992. www.grouptrips.com/cincy or www.grouptravel.vpweb.com