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GLENDALE — The Village Council has negotiated lower rates for electricity and natural gas with alternative suppliers for both commodities, through the aggregation initiatives that were on the November 2009 ballot.

Both programs are available to the Village residents and small businesses and unless they opted out of either or both programs, will be automatically enrolled. Electricity – Negotiations have been concluded with a new electric supplier, Dayton Power & Light Energy Resources (DP&L). DP&L has part ownership with several generation stations along with Duke Energy. The rate will be $0.0455 per kWh and is fixed through May

2014. The aggregation rate is more than 20 percent less than Duke Energy’s Price-To-Compare of $0.0597 per kWh, according to a news release from Village Administrator Loretta Rokey. "We estimate that the monthly savings for an average residence to be about $14," the release said. Eligible customers should receive an opt-out notice during March, and enrollment in the program will begin with the April meter reading date, and reflected

on the May bill. Residents who take no action will automatically be enrolled. Those who join, then change their minds, can opt out at any time, without penalty. Questions concerning the electric program can be directed to the alternative supplier, DP&L at (888) 674-3753. Natural gas – The natural gas program started last year, and beSee GLENDALE, Page A2

Have you ever met a Reds player (past or present) in person? Maybe you have talked baseball with one of the team's many announcers. If so, do you have a photo that you can share? Who is your all-time favorite Red? Send your responses (and photos, if you have them) to tricountypress@communitypress.com.

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ners,” Thompson said of organizations such as Metropolitan Sewer District, Mill Creek Watershed Council, Butler County, Norfolk Southern Railroad and General Mills, among others. “No one of us could have done it ourselves.” The city was awarded grants to fund the project, and recently dedicated the preserve, which is open to the public. Twin Creek is unique as a large, multi-objective, storm water project, Thompson said of its education, flood control and water quality attributes. “We enmeshed ourselves in all aspects of storm water and flood control,” she said.

WYOMING — City Council has approved several measures to allow city officials to explore shared services with nearby municipalities. The Local Government Innovation Fund, which helps local municipalities determine where they can share services or collaborate in other ways, offers grant funding for feasibility studies and loan funds when projects are implementd. “We decided to apply because we have several conceptual ideas for shared services or unique collaborations, but don’t have the time or resources and adequately evaluate their feasibility,” City Manager Lynn Tetley said. “This grant will allow us to engage consultants to assist in the evaluation at very little cost to us,” she said. Four resolutions, related to the application for a shared services agreement through the Local Government Innovation Fund, were adopted by City Council at its Feb. 21 meeting: » With Wyoming City Schools. This analysis would examine shared services in the areas of custodial services, landscaping, grass cutting and equipment. » For citywide wi-fi: The city would explore the feasibility of providing wi-fi service at all city and school facilities. » With Springfield Township, for recreation services. » With Wyoming City

SHARONVILLE — A major city project addresses flooding concerns while enhancing the surrounding natural environment. Twin Creek Preserve is a 30acre streamside park that includes an eight-acre wetland. It was created to address flooding concerns while maintaining water quality. The city worked with several organizations on the collaborative effort to combat flooding while providing an educational and recreational area for Sharonville residents. Deputy Safety Service Director Christine Thompson has

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Twin Creek Preserve includes a walking trail, with educational signage along the recreational path. been the core of the project for more than a dozen years, her entire career with the city. In 2000, Sharonville identified flooding as a priority, and as special projects manager at the time, Thompson took on the challenge. “We had so many strong part-

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While addressing flooding and water quality issues, it also brought back to the area indigenous plants and wildlife. A walking trail includes educational signage that explains the various plants and wildlife along the path. All of those characteristics of the 12-year project have earned the city recognition, addressed flooding and created passive recreation. “It was important to address flooding,” Thompson said, “in an environmentally sustainable and regionally acceptable way.”

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The fourth-annual Community Press Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year online contest is kicking off Monday, April 2. Readers can nominate any junior or senior starting athlete who demonstrates the highest qualities on the field of play, in the classroom and in the community throughout the 2011-2012 school year. They can do so by clicking on the 2012 Sportsman of the Year logo on cincinnati.com/preps, finding their community newspaper and following the prompts.

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ginning in December 2011 the aggregation rate decreased from $0.618 per 100 cubic feet to $0.558 per 100 cubic feet. Savings for natural gas is not predictable because Duke Energy’s gas rate changes every month, the news release said. "For example, in January the Duke gas cost was $0.566, but in Febru-

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The nomination period ends Monday, April 16. All the nominations will be considered for male/ female ballots that represent specific community newspapers, such as TriCounty Press. To vote, readers can get online at the same cincinnati.com/preps location, log into cincinnati.com through their Facebook accounts and vote for the winners from Monday, April 30, to Friday, May 18. Readers can vote every day during that period but will be limited on the number they can vote each day. Last year, more than 270,000 votes were tallied by online readers. Winners will receive a certificate and full stories ary it was $0.545," it said. "We do believe that there is some benefit in the predictability of rates and knowing the aggregation rate is fixed through December 2012 made sense to the Village Council. Residents can drop out of this program with no penalty, as well. In November, opt-out notices were mailed to all village participants in the aggregation program. Residents can join the program at any time by calling the alternative supplier, IGS, at 800-2804474. Residents who have questions about either program can call the village office at 771-7200 or consultant Eagle Energy at 251-7283. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Glendale.

on them in their Community Press newspaper June 20-21. Questions? Email mlaughman@communitypress.com with the subject line: 2012 Sportsman of the Year.

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Join authors Karen Raizor and Mike Martini for a look at Cincinnati music legends Homer and Jethro at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, in the Main Library’s Huenefeld Tower Room. Martini hosts several radio shows on 89.3 WMKV FM located in Glendale. Homer and Jethro defined comedy in Country Music for nearly 40 years.

Known as the “thinking man’s hillbillies,” their popular radio and television performances spoofing hits from the 1940s through the 1960s earned them millions of fans, a gold record, a Grammy, and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But, before all that, they were performers on WLW radio and who started their recording career in Cincinnati at King Records in 1947. Check out Mike Martini’s book “Images of America: Cincinnati Radio” from the Public Library. With rare and often unpublished images, the book attempts to capture the first 50 years of the golden era of Cincinnati

radio broadcasting in both word and picture. Place a hold on a copy at your local Library or by visiting www.CincinnatiLibrary.org. Author Mike Martini is an award-winning, longtime Cincinnati radio host and producer who is also cofounder and president of Media Heritage Inc., a not-for-profit archive of radio and television history located at the Voice of America Museum in West Chester Township. He hosts several radio shows on 89.3 WMKV FM in Glendale.

Princeton earns award for clean audit By Kelly McBride

School Board President Steve Moore, right, congratulates Treasurer Jim Rowan as he is presented with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

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Princeton City Schools has received an award for financial reporting. A representative of the state auditor's office presented the district's treasurer with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for its 2011 report. Agencies that receive the award must earn a clean report in their yearly financial audit. That means there are no significant deficiencies or findings, no material citations or weaknesses, and no single audit findings or questioned costs.

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The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which outlines the financial status of the school district, must also be filed on time, with deficiencies. Princeton Superintendent Gary Pack said the award was an honor that recognized the hard work of Treasurer Jim Rowan and his staff. "The state Audit Award indicates the amount of detail that Mr. Rowan and his staff have

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implemented using the current state and national standards around accounting, disbursements and expenditures with no reporting errors for the past year," Pack said. "This is a significant award for a local school district the size of Princeton." For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/local.

temporary classroom space, if the March 6 bond issue passes. Trailers typically would be rented as temporary classrooms, so use of the Civic Center would save the school district money, Tetley said.

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Wyoming woman never stops educating Always poised, welldressed and wellspoken, Wyoming’s Cassaundra Hooks is an Evelyn educator Perkins who comes COLUMNIST from the tradition when teachers were positive role models for their students, and learning was mandatory. Cassaundra taught in the Princeton schools for 33 years, primarily at Stewart Elementary. In addition to teaching allday kindergarten at Lincoln Heights Elementary, she was also a reading specialist at St. Gabriel in Glendale for Princeton students needing reading intervention. A graduate of St. Simon Elementary, Lincoln Heights High School and Central State University, Cassaundra says that the late Ms. Fanny Piersawl of Wyoming inspired her to be a third-grade teacher. She has two sons, both of whom she is especially proud. Matthew is the

eldest, married and a Princeton High School graduate working at Ford. VaShawn graduated from Hampton University, lives in D.C., is a real estate investor who owns almost an entire block, and is CEO of his own mentoring and tutoring company contracted through the D.C. Board of Education. He adopted a school in Ethiopia and provides school supplies. In August, Cassaundra will mark eight years as an exhibit guide at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Quietly helping people in need, she volunteers at her church of 55 years, was the director of Camp Hope Summer Camp and helped students at Woodlawn Elementary. She shared the instance of a young man who worked at the summer camp, but whose life was directionless. She, and the youth pastor of her church, Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist in Woodlawn, drove him to Central State University. Cassaundra paid his registration, enrolled him and

The Rev. Dr. Elliott Cuff and Cassaundra Hooks after the Historically Black Colleges and Universities worship service. EVELYN PERKINS/FOR THE COMMUNITY told him failure was not an option. He made the Dean’s List which he

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helps when he needs money, counseling or encouragement. Cassaundra invited me to the second gathering of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) concert at Lincoln Heights Missionary. At 7:45 am, greetings of “God loves you and so do I” rang throughout the church as people circulated giving this welcome to one another. While singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” I noticed 40 flags representing the HBCU schools of the congregation and choir hanging behind the pulpit. The choir, of which Cassaundra is a member, indeed lifted their voices in mighty praise. Tenyear-old Jerry Colbert gave a stirring recitation of Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1963 Lincoln Memorial speech with such professionalism and maturity that he will surely be on the world stage in the future. He received a standing ovation. Ed Thomas played a delightful up-tempo rendition of “We Shall Overcome.” The Tuskegee

Airmen received accolades, and of note were Isaac Mincy, former Air Force major, Cincinnati director of public utilities and the only AfricanAmerican president of the Rotary Club, and Dr. Eddie Starr and Ernest Ector, distinguished HBCU graduates who were visionaries for education. The Rev. Dr. Kelly Miller Smith, Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, TN, congratulated Senior Pastor The Rev. Dr. Elliott Cuff, for dedicating the entire service to HBCU. Smith preached from Matthew 5: 3, The Beatitudes: “We are blessed because God is always in the process of making us become better…. You must fulfill what God expects you to do.” On that morning, we were blessed to witness the baptism of five young individuals. Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.

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Money offered for students GLENDALE — The Harry Whiting Brown Community Center is offering a $1,000 scholarship, available to Glendale residents. Students in the 11th- or 12thgrade, who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to community service in Glendale or other communities are eligible. Scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance for educational programs that provide culture and/or skill-based experiences. Students can download a

copy of the application at www.hwbcommunitycenter.org or contact their high school guidance counselor for a copy of the form. Applications must be received by April 7. Completed forms should be mailed to: HWB Scholarship Fund, 21 E. Sharon Road, Glendale 45246. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/Glendale.

St. Nicholas Academy students dress up as famous people to celebrate the art of biography. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

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To celebrate the art of the biography, St. Nicholas Academy students stepped into the lives of a famous person for a day and presented his or her life to the class. Third-graders read a biography, dressed as the person, and spoke to the class about their famous person's life. Teachers Becky Horejs and Kathy Baker were impressed with the students' selections, which included presidents, pop culture icons, scientific pioneers, and historical and sports figures.

St. Nicholas Academy third-graders dress as a famous person. From left: Zakary Honsaker as Albert Einstein, Daniel Cartuvelles as Walt Disney, Mason Cromer as Leonardo DaVinci, Julia Staat as Annie Oakley and Emma Keuffer as Amelia Earhart. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

St.. Nicholas Academy third-graders present their famous people: Daniel Foy as Elvis, Sophia Thompson as Betsy Ross, Alex Koetter as Walt Disney, Ellie Driver as Shirley Temple and Margot Leary as Amelia Earhart. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

Great Oaks Health Careers program earns praise Ten years ago, teachers for the Great Oaks Project SEARCH program and hospital employees recognized a problem. “We were helping young adults with specials needs begin careers in area hospitals,” said Harry Snyder of Great Oaks. “But as we worked together, we saw that other employees could move up the ladder if they had the right education and support. This would create openings in entry-level jobs, and more people could begin health care careers.” From that recognition, and with a unique partnership between public and private organizations, thousands of area workers have been trained for higher-paying jobs. Because of that success, the Health Careers Collaborative (HCC) was one of just 14 programs in the United States recognized by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) as “Promising practices…that have demonstrated promising results” in its report to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. “Our partners formed the Health Careers Collaborative to help our hospitals get the kinds of workers they needed,” said Sherry Kelley Marshall, president/CEO of the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board (SWORWIB). “We know this pathway approach works, and has led to sustaining careers for many people who previously had few job skills or secure work. We’re delighted that the GAO selected the Collaborative as a best practice.” “It’s the partnership that makes the Collaborative successful,” Snyder said. “Each organization plays a critical role.”

Indeed, nearly every future employee being trained is touched by several schools or agencies. Many are referred to the program by the SWORWIB and its SuperJobs Center. Others are current entry-level employees at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Mercy Health Partners, TriHealth, UC Health or Black Stone Home Care, who pay for the training their employees receive. They may receive support from Dress for Success or Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. Cincinnati State and Great Oaks provide remedial education or GED classes when needed. Once in the program, they typically enter the Great Oaks Health Professions Academy for certification as a health unit coordinator, patient care assistant, or state tested nurse aide. From there, they can continue to advance through higher education at Cincinnati State. Since 2007, more than 3,000 job seekers have earned certifications, with hundreds continuing into college-level programs. Identifying unemployed and underemployed workers, and matching them with the education and support they need, is a combination that pays off, says Lawra Baumann, Executive Director of the HCC. “We know this works. It has helped our hospitals and helped thousands of low-skilled workers start to climb the ladder of career success.” Partners include Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Mercy Health Partners, TriHealth, UC Health, Black Stone Home Care, Cincinnati State College, Great Oaks Career Campuses, Miami University-Middletown, the SWORWIB, Dress for Success Cincinnati and Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.

Ursuline Academy class of ’16 receives scholarships Twenty-four incoming freshmen to the Class of 2016 have received scholarships to assist in their tuition to attend Ursuline Academy. High school placement test scholarships: Kirsten Bailey of All Saints, Allison Bui of St. Gabriel Consolidated, Madolyn Desch of St. Mary, Jennifer Duma of All Saints, Jordan Fry of St. Ursula Villa, Grace Hellmann of St. Mary, Kavya Hiryur of Lakota Ridge, Lily Hofstetter of St. Mary, Jane Honerlaw of St. Gabriel, Lily Kovach of Lakota Ridge Junior High School, Elizabeth Lotterer of

Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori, Isabella Proietti of St. Mary, Julia Uhler of Sacred Heart, Maria Ventura of St. Susanna and Stephanie Yanosik of St. Susanna. Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation Scholarships: Catherine Ceccoli of St. Gabriel, Cayla Co of Sacred Heart, Amanda Elli of St. Susanna, Kirsten Lucas of St. Nicholas, Megan Mansour of St. Columban, Madaline Rinaldi of All Saints, Olivia Schappacher (45241) of St. Michael, Sharonville, Alyssa Steller (45039) of St. Margaret of York and Alexandra Taylor (45236) of St. Ursula Villa.

Ursuline Class of 2016 scholarship recipients from left: Lily Kovach (Lakota Ridge Junior High), Kavya Hiryur (Lakota Ridge), Alexandra Taylor (St. Ursula Villa), Elizabeth Lotterer (Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori), Amanda Ellis (St. Susanna), Maria Ventura (St. Susanna), Stephanie Yanosik (St. Susanna), Madaline Rinaldi (All Saints), Julia Uhler (Sacred Heart Fairfield), Cayla Co (Sacred Heart Fairfield), Jennifer Duma (All Saints), Grace Hellmann (St. Mary), Catherine Ceccoli (St. Gabriel), Kirsten Bailey (All Saints), Megan Mansour (St. Columban), Jane Honerlaw (St. Gabriel), Allison Bui (St. Gabriel), Kirsten Lucas (St. Nicholas Academy), Madolyn Desch (St. Mary), Lily Hofstetter (St. Mary), Isabella Proietti (St. Mary), Jordan Fry (St. Ursula Villa) and Alyssa Steller (St. Margaret of York). Missing, Olivia Schappacher (St. Michael). THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG

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Vikings serve up tough lineup By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

SHARONVILLE — Princeton High School’s tennis squad returns to the court led by two-time state qualifier Conner Nagel. Now a senior, Vikings’ head coach Rob Caress said the team will look for big things from Nagel this spring. “He lost to kid who won (the state championship) last year in the first round and I think he’s pretty focused on not only getting back to state tournament but definitely making a push,” Caress said.

At No. 2 singles, freshman Matt Arroyo should make an immediate impact. Caress said Arroyo has been practicing with Nagel, which should only benefit the first-year varsity player “(Matt’s) a freshman and he’s going to be stud…he came into the season with already having a kind of swagger as far as knowing he would be able to compete at the varsity level,” Caress said. Junior Brian Hazen should see a majority of the action at No. 3 singles. Caress said he expects the Vikings to compete in a lot of

close matches, and victories at doubles and the third singles spot could put Princeton over the top. “Third singles will be key for us,” Caress said. “(Brian) came through for us last year and that’s where he’s playing for us again this year.” At doubles, Princeton will rely on the teams of Jake Bent and Mike Roy, and well as Henry Breidenbach and Sam Ficke. Breidenbach and Ficke received second-team, all-league recognition at second doubles a season ago. Princeton, which finished 6-5

overall last spring, should receive tough competition from GMC heavyweights such as Sycamore, Lakota East and Mason. But despite the tough competition, Caress believes lots of conference battles could come down to one match. “I think besides Mason, I think a lot of matches could come down to one court, where it could be (tied) and it comes down to a second doubles or third singles match,” Caress said. Princeton gets its first early test when the squad plays at Lakota East March 29. The first serve is set for 4 p.m.

Princeton's Conner Nagel, pictured in 2010, will attempt to make his third state tennis tournament later this spring. FILE PHOTO

Cowboys reload for the spring Team welcomes ex-stars' brothers By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

Princeton seniors, from left, Derrick Cromwell, Christian Lohmeier and Brandon McCrea should provide upperclassmen leadership this spring. THANKS TO CHRIS THOMPSON

Boys of spring take to the diamond Vikings, Cowboys have talented teams

Wyoming shortstop Max Kadish takes his position on the diamond off Pendery Avenue last April. Kadish was among the CHL leaders in most offensive categories as a junior last season and has committed to continuing playing in college at Furman.

By Scott Springer and Nick Dudukovich sspringer@communitypress.com

WYOMING — The Wyoming Cowboys finished fourth in the Cincinnati Hills League last season and return four starters in Max Kadish, Adam Chalmers, Will Marty and Henry Moore. Kadish plays shortstop and pitches some and has signed to continue playing at Furman. Kadish has 100 hits going into his final season and could be in line to set the Wyoming career mark. “He’s going to be a four-year starter for us,” coach Chris Fiehrer said. “Offensively, we’re going to rely heavily on him. He really has gotten a lot stronger in the last year. His physique has changed and he’s dedicated himself to working out and getting bigger.” Joining Kadish in the senior leadership roles are outfielder Chalmers and third baseman Adam Crider. Chalmers also has a younger brother, Parker, on the team. The older Chalmers had a shoulder injury his junior year, but was an all-league player as a sophomore. “He’s looked great in the scrimmages,” Fiehrer said. “He swings the bat really, really well.” Marty, Moore, Casey Howell and Michael Kelly are promising sophomores for seventh-year coach Fiehrer as the Cowboys will feature five sophomores and a freshman (Parker Chalmers) on

varsity. “Within the team we have a lot of players competing for playing time,” Fiehrer said. “This will make us better. We have a good mix of seniors and younger players.” A strong point for Wyoming could be on the mound. “We have a lot of depth from a pitching standpoint,” Fiehrer said. “A lot of quality arms will compete for innings. I think pitching and defense will be our strength. The last three or four years we’ve swung the bat really well, but we couldn’t shut anybody down.” In addition to Marty, Moore, Howell and Kelly beginning games on the “bump” as sophomores, all-purpose stat machine Kadish will also start some contests on the mound. “He’s a very good athlete and he pitched well for us in relief over the last couple of years,” Fiehrer said. “Between those five and seniors Jack Meier and Andy Dickson and junior Jordan Peeno, we feel really good about our arms. We’ll go as far as our pitching takes us.”

As with the other Wyoming sports, the torn ACL of multisport senior Chris Campbell is a curve ball. The injury will keep the starting catcher out all season. Campbell’s replacement will be junior Daniel Gilbert. “For my money, he (Campbell) was the best catcher in our league,” Fiehrer said. “That was a tough blow. You hate to see a senior athlete miss out on all three of their sports. Daniel Gilbert has done a phenomenal job in the scrimmages. That’s a big hole to fill.” Wyoming’s next scheduled contest is March 29 at Little Miami.

Princeton

A youthful squad will take to the diamond for second year Princeton Vikings’ head coach Austin Rhoads this spring. Despite the squad’s lack of experience at the varsity level, Rhoads is enthusiastic about this year’s group. On the mound, Princeton will turn to southpaw Ron Hall. See BASEBALL, Page A7

WYOMING — What do you do when you have to replace two “studs” that made a run in the state tournament? Cincinnati Hills League player of the year Mason Bourbon is gone, as is his state tournament doubles partner, Gustav Plattenburg. Thanks to bloodlines, coach Ted Plattenburg is optimistic. “We have two little studs now,” Plattenburg said. “Both of them have a brother.” Niklas Plattenburg is a returning sophomore, while Miles Bourbon is a freshman already making his physical presence known. “He’s taller than Mason,” Plattenburg said. “He also outweighs him by 20 pounds.” While their roles haven’t been determined yet, it’s fair to say the future of Wyoming tennis is in good shape with “Act II” of the Bourbon/Plattenburg tandem in the works. “Just like their brothers, they started early on,” Plattenburg said. “Both of them had other sports they were playing and both decided to concentrate on tennis. They get along; they’re good kids. They know what their brothers did, but they’re going to create their own paths.” In addition to Mason Bourbon and “Goose” Plattenburg, Wyoming lost four other seniors. However, coach Ted Plattenburg wasted no time getting his young ‘Boys ready this spring by scheduling an early scrimmage with powerful Lakota East. “We have a young team,” Plattenburg said. “We’re excit-

ed about bringing these young kids up. We have four freshmen coming up.” Trying to show the youngsters the ropes are Wyoming’s two remaining seniors, Luke Prather and Alex Mangas. Prather played some third singles, while Mangas concentrated on doubles. The pair were 3-0 in second doubles. “They were in a lot of matches last year,” Plattenburg said. “We have no juniors, then we drop down to two sophoMangas mores. We’ll compete. We’re just in a rebuilding mode. We’re pleased with what we have and it’s going to be a great year.” An early setback was a skiing injury to sophomore Mike Montgomery, but Plattenburg hopes to have him back in action before the end of the season. As for the league, it looks like it could set up to be Cowboys and Indians (Braves) again. “Indian Hill will always be good,” Plattenburg said. “We match up well with them. Their coach is a good guy.” Outside of the league games, Plattenburg cites Seven Hills, CHCA and CCD as other talented teams to watch. He warns that league-rival Indian Hill could have its hands full with the neighbors on Givens Road. “They have quite an interesting singles group,” Plattenburg said of CCD. “They’re someone to watch out for.” After early matches with Princeton and Finneytown, Wyoming is at Taylor April 10. Their next home match is against Seven Hills April 12.

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Rhoads believes Hall can have a nice season as he attempts to fill the void left by Danny Roper, who graduated last spring. “I think (Ron) kind of falls into that role as an opening day starter,” Rhoads said. “I hope Ron can have the career that Danny had. Ron, being left handed, he’s very crafty and he knows how to pitch. I think he’ll step in and fill

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that role.” Hall went 1-2 with a 3.25 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 23.2 innings pitched last spring. Christian Lohmeier will also start after striking out 21 batters in 23 innings of work in 2011. Derek Cromwell, a fouryear varsity letter winner, will anchor the Vikings’ lineup. Cromwell led the team with a .310 average last year and will hit in the middle of the order while playing shortstop after spending previous seasons in

it will be victorious. “We’re young, yes, but our expectations, playing in the conference we do, it’s the best conference in Ohio in my opinion. You’ve got to come to play every day and we expect to beat everybody we play,” he said. “I think this is a team with a lot of character and will stick together and by the end of the year, teams won’t want to play us. That’s how we are going to go into the season and aim to get better every day.”

center field. When Hall’s not pitching, he’ll play center and bat at the top of the order, while Lohmeier bats fifth. Junior outfielder Rashawn Thompson and catcher Kyle Sellers should also be significant contributors. The Vikings will play their games at Summit Park in Glendale as a new school will be built on the site of the old diamond, according to Rhoads. And as the squad enters 2012 play, Rhoads said the Vikings will enter every game with the expectation

LACROSSE OPENER

Senior Travis Courtney brings the ball up the field during Wyoming's season-opening 14-11 loss to Mariemont on March 23 at Bob Lewis Stadium. Sophomore Griffin O'Gara led the Cowboys in scoring with four goals, while senior Austin Hughes had two goals and two assists. Courtney added one goal and one assist. Rounding out the scoring were James McAllister, Sam Meyers, Harrison Wood and Dominic Vamosi, netting one each. THANKS TO ROD APFELBECK

M.S. swimmers cap season WYOMING — The Wyoming Middle School swim and dive team capped off an outstanding performance at the 25th annual Junior High Swim Championships at the Countryside Y.M.C.A. Jan. 21. The Wyoming boys started the championships off with an exciting win in the 200 yard medley relay and finished off the swim meet with another firstplace finish in the 200 yard freestyle relay. When the waters finally calmed, the Wyoming boys were champions winning the Large School Division, for the third straight year, scoring 410 points. Mason was second with 325 points and Sycamore was third with305 points. The boys were led by Christopher Rutter, Carson Burt, Andrew Derge, Jonathon Prangely and Daniel Tighe, who were individual event winners. The Wyoming girls, led by Sara Washienko, Allison

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The long string of Republican debates have shown a Republican party exposed - not on the stage but in the audience. Moderator Wolf Blitzer asked Ron Paul, "What do you tell a guy who is sick, goes into a coma and doesn't have health insurance? Who pays for his coverage? Are you saying society should just let him die?" The crowd yelled "Yeah!" and cheered. "Your state has executed 234 death row inmates, more than any governor in modern times," NBC's Brian Williams told Rick Perry. The audience broke into

cheers and applause. Host Megyn Kelly played a YouTube video from Steven Hill, a gay soldier in Iraq. After Hill's video clip, in a shocking demonstration of disrespect for one of our American soldiers, audience members lustily booed him. Herman Cain and Michelle Bachman both voiced their opinions in support of water boarding and torture. The Republican crowd cheered. Newt Gingrich stood by his remarks where he said children from low-income households should be given the opportunity

to be janitors in their own schools. Gingrich was asked by commentator Juan Williams, "Can't you see that this is viewed, at a Richard minimum, as Schwab COMMUNITY PRESS insulting to all Americans, but GUEST COLUMNIST particularly to black Americans?" Gingrich responded, "No, I don't see that." The GOP audience whooped and cheered. Boos at the suggestion that

the federal government, not the states, should enforce immigration laws. Boos at anything less than a send-them-all-back immigration policy. The format of these Republican debates leads to snappy sound bites designed to play to the crowd. The results are rowdy and revealing. When considering solutions to serious and sensitive issues that impact oursociety, cheering for people with no health insurance to die, cheering executions and torture, cheering children working as janitors, and booing a soldier because he is gay are

inappropriate, out-of-touch, and offensive responses. However at the Republican debates the mere mention of these matters gets the conservative crowd out of their seats and stirred into a mindless, emotional frenzy. Richard O. Schwab was formerly associate head of school, and middle school head, Cincinnati Country Day School. He is currently neighborhood team leader, Glendale Organizing For America Community Team (www.gofact.blogspot.com)

First taste of Reds pride

Big brother Sean Crotty of downtown takes his little brother, DaSean of College Hill, to a Bengals game. THANKS TO DEB HAAS

Be big brother or big sister As we begin 2012, many families are hoping for brighter days…despite chances that they may face struggles and worries that often put pressure on even the youngest children in the family. That could have been my story, but for the mentors I had which, eventually, led me to volunteer for 25 years as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati. Forty-nine years ago, my mother decided it would be best to raise my brother and me on her own in Lawrenceburg. She worked hard and gave us what she could, but with two jobs, she turned to others in the community to care for us while she worked. Friends invited us for dinner, for playtime, for cookouts – all when friendship and kindness were what we needed. The community was my family. They included us and encouraged me during my adolescence and beyond. I’ve often wondered where my path may have led if those who mentored me had instead passed me by. At age 23, I wanted to give back in my community. When I heard about Big Brothers Big Sisters, and how being paired with a child could make a positive difference, I knew I’d found where I belonged. I’ve been matched with six young girls over 25 years: Melanie, Lisa, Maggie, Jenny, Paula and now, Searcy, who’s 13. We built a lifetime of memories during homework, roller skating, Uno, baking, school and sporting events, volunteering, even taking two of the girls to New York City to accept my mentoring award at Carnegie Hall. The two hours I’ve given each week is little compared to what I’ve gained. “Big Brothers”

and “Big Sisters” know we are empowering a child who is talented, who can excel in school and life, and can make a Suzzi Romines difference for COMMUNITY PRESS themselves and others. GUEST COLUMNIST Ninety-nine percent of children in the program are in school, substanceabuse free, and not involved in juvenile courts. As we look ahead, we must remember to be over-indulgent in inspiring others, especially children who will be our leaders. My family cherishes the time with my “Little Sister” as much as I do; they realize how important and rewarding this relationship is. Consider becoming a mentor in 2012. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati alone, four hundred children are on the waiting list; waiting for someone to shoot basketball with, build a snowman, read books, visit a museum, share a conversation, learn something new. My favorite quote is “The greatest good you can do for another is not to reveal your own riches, but to reveal to him his own.” I can’t express my thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, for my time with my “Little Sisters” and for the mentors in my life who never stopped believing in me. Suzzi Romines is the 1995 Regional Big Sister of the Year and a 2011 25 Year Volunteer/ Hall of Fame Recipient. Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati at 421-4120 or www.bigsforkids.org

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Tri-County Press asked Reds fans to share their memories of the team and Opening Day. Wyoming resident Verona Bennetto tells about her first Opening Day: “I came to Cincinnati in 1957 to teach at Walnut Hills High School. The following spring, I was amazed to learn that Cincinnati Public Schools were dismissed at noon on Opening Day - which at that time and for many years was the first game of the season nationwide. “And to make it even more exciting, another teacher had tickets and invited me to join her.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION We are inviting Reds fans to share their love of the hometown nine. Have you ever met a Reds player (past or present) in person? Maybe you have talked baseball with one of the team's many announcers. If so, do you have a photo that you can share? Also tell us, who is your all-time favorite Red? Send your responses (and photos, if you have them) to tricountypress@communitypress.com.

Our seats were right behind home plate, which I didn't fully appreciate at that time. When the Reds were in the playoffs, Walnut Hills allowed us to have the games piped in over the PA. I often used baseball examples, such as how to calculate bat-

ting averages, in my seventhgrade math class. I wonder if the grandchildren of those students feel the same pride in team and city today.”

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CH@TROOM March 21 question Should the U.S. release some of its oil reserves to keep the price of gasoline down and help the economic recovery? Why or why not?

“Releasing oil from our strategic reserves would be like offering an aspirin to a cancer patient. It has a slight chance of relieving short term pain, but does absolutely nothing towards creating a cure. In 2008 when President Bush released oil from our reserves it brought short term relief, but to create longer term relief he also signed an executive order to expedite permit approval on federal lands to create additional long term supply. When Obama released reserves the first time, he didn’t take the secondary measures Bush had taken and therefore there was a minimal short term affect on the market as those reserves were quickly absorbed into the supply curve. “Yes, there is a greater global demand today than ever before, and yes we would all like to see the advent of alternative renewable energy sources. Unfortunately, the reality is that those sources are currently nowhere near ready for prime time. After all, cars run on gasoline, they don’t run on wind mills and we don’t currently have the technology to put a battery in a car that makes a significant difference. The solution for the near term (the next 20 years or so) is pretty simple. We need to ensure that supply keeps up with demand as we continue to develop realistic alternatives.” “There is an old adage that you shouldn’t quit your current job until your future job is secured. The same hold true with energy. Our very existence relies on the idea of having usable energy available to sustain our-

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selves. If we take away our existing sources of that energy on the “hope” that these new energy sources quickly pan out, then we are taking an incredible and unnecessary risk with our future. Taking the first step of releasing reserves can create short term relief, but what’s really needed is a longer term cure.” M.J.E. “Absolutely! I’m tired of those OPEC countries blackmailing us. Maybe we should use out own resources and let them eat sand.” J.K. “Absolutely not! Releasing strategic oil reserves is nothing more than a temporary injection that fixes nothing. It would only be a political ploy, not a substitute for a coherent energy policy that would include aggressive exploration and drilling domestically as well as approving the Keystone pipeline. This ‘president’ is an utter and complete failure in many regards, but especially in the area of energy policy. It is time we find a leader who can actually provide true leadership on this issue. R.W.J. “Oil is a global commodity, so while all politicians, especially those running for election, like

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to tell us they are in control, they aren’t. Releasing U.S. strategic reserves may have a short term benefit on the price of gas, especially if the problem is a fire at a refinery or a hurricane, but it will never address the long term issue. “The U.S., 5 percent of the world population, consumes 25 percent of the world’s oil, and when times are good we move to the suburbs and buy large SUVs for one person to commute in. The uncomfortable truth is that the U.S. is energy greedy. What we need is a constructive energy policy, and the oil companies need to remake themselves into ‘energy’ companies, not ‘oil’ companies so that they happily join with others to meet the community need for power from renewable sources and continue to make a profit. Lest that seems too altruistic, consider that Duke is pushing us to use compact fluorescent bulbs rather than build new power stations. Good policy can also be good business if CEOs just think the right way.” D.R. “No. Those reserves are for emergencies. We shouldn’t raid rainy day funds like the city and county do. The problem is supply and demand. Use less and drill for more. That’s the only long term solution.” P.C. “No. This plan is similar to the tax-the-rich plan. This action will require redefining the whole tax code first. Releasing oil from reserves would be a part of an overall energy plan, I would think. Our elected leaders have neither plan, so ‘kneejerk’ reactions as stupid as both of these are typical of our leadership.” K.P.

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Sharonville Taste samples salads, savors soups By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

SHARONVILLE — The Taste of Northern Cincinnati brought a steady flow of visitors to Princeton High School for the fourth annual sampling of fare from 20 restaurants. Chamber President Rich Arnold estimated the crowd at about 750, in line with last year’s turnout. “There has been great traffic,” volunteer Bob Pautke said. “People have been raving about the food. “Once they get in, they don’t leave.” Forty-five volunteers worked at the annual event that included activities for kids, food vendors and local businesses. Among the businesses were: » Angel Paws » Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine » Cincy Magazine » Devcon Security » Gilkey Window Company » Junk King » Mallard Cove Retirement Communities » PNC Bank » Spaaaah! for Medical Wellness » State Farm The Howard Agency » The Learning Kitchen » Thomas and Galbraith Heating and AC » DJ Booth » Sharonville Fine Arts Center. Each guest was given tickets, to vote for a favorite food vendor in several categories. The winners were: Best Appetizer: Golden Rule Catering Best Soup and Salad: Elements Conference and Event Centre Best Entree: Manor House at Maple Knoll Village Best Dessert: Parkers Blue Ash Tavern People’s Choice: Elements Conference and Event Centre. Activities for children included cupcake decorating, face painting and a coloring contest hosted by LaRosa’s, which also had a food booth. Brooke Thompson, 8, found out she had won the coloring contest after she had a butterfly painted on her cheek. “I love pepperoni pizza,” Brooke said of the topping she colored on her entry. Themed gift baskets were raffled and the food winners were announced at the conclusion of the four-hour event on Feb. 19. “The entire Tristate community gets to benefit,” Arnold said of the Taste. “We feature vendors from the area, therefore it’s a win-win.”

Elements Conference and Event Centre chef Matthew Wilson serves Asian slaw, chicken with peanut sauce and white chocolate apricot bread pudding. KELLY

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Matt Wilson, from left, and Jay Bedi accept the Best Salad award from Gayla Price for Elements Conference and Event Centre’s Asian Salad.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Art Exhibits Characters, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Wesheimer Gallery. Dawna Boehmer’s paintings capture and preserve glimpses of the humorous and revealing nature of social interaction. Realistic characters in paintings unveil their story through body language and compelling facial expressions. Free. 554-1014; www.sharonvillefinearts.org. Sharonville.

Exhibits First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Featuring 14 gowns on loan from Frankenmuth Historical Association, exhibit has been traveling country to give viewers more insight into the lives of former First Ladies. Exhibit continues through June 17. $2. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

Health / Wellness In the Family, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road, Screening of documentary that chronicles the stories of families undergoing genetic testing, the decisions they make as a result and the impact those decisions have on their lives. Includes panel discussion. Free. Presented by FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. 703-0739; cincynky@facingourrisk.org. Blue Ash.

Literary - Story Times Family Story Time, 7-8 p.m., Deer Park Branch Library, 3970 E. Galbraith Road, Gwen Roth from Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District present “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. Wear your PJs. Snack provided. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4450. Deer Park.

On Stage - Comedy Kyle Grooms, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, College and Military Night, $4. $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Recreation Young Professionals Open Gym, 7-10 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Full-court basketball games for men. $15. Through May 27. 985-0900. Montgomery. Spring Break Camps, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Water park, gym, game room and art room. Ages 0-6. $58 per day, $48 members; before and after care available. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

Religious - Community Women’s Conference, 7 p.m., Embassy Suites Blue Ash, 4554 Lake Forest Drive, Daily through April 1. Multiple speakers ministering to the whole woman: spirit, mind and body to empower to live big. Last day of event held at Word Alive Christian Fellowship, 4260 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $45, $35 advance. Registration required. Presented by Beauty For Ashes International Women Ministry. 641-715-3900, ext. 590269; www.bfaministry.org. Blue Ash.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Antiques Shows Antiques and Art Show, 5-8 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, Brand new antiques show, new venue, new manager, new dealers from several states. Furniture, china, art, silver, jewelry; all high quality. Benefits

Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. $7, good for both days. Presented by Montgomery Woman’s Club Inc. 614-487-8717; www.montgomerywomansclub.org/AntiquesShow.html. Montgomery.

Art Exhibits Characters, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Free. 554-1014; www.sharonvillefinearts.org. Sharonville.

Dining Events Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Entree choices are hand-battered fried fish, baked fish, shrimp or shrimp fettuccine, with your choice of cole slaw or applesauce, macaroni and cheese or French fries, green beans, drink and selection of desserts. Children’s meal entree choices are pizza, fish nuggets, mozzarella cheese sticks, spaghetti/sauce or shrimp with your choice of cole slaw or applesauce, macaroni and cheese or French fries, green beans, drink and dessert. Dine in or carryout. $8 adult meal, $5 children’s meal. 7330614. Reading. Hartzell United Methodist Church Lenten Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m., Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive, All-you-can-eat fried cod dinner with sides, beverages and desserts. Also, grilled chicken breast, shrimp, shrimp basket and cheese pizza dinners with sides, beverages and desserts. Carryout menu is a 3-piece fish sandwich. $9, $5 carryout only, $4 ages 5-10, free ages 3 and under. 891-8527. Blue Ash. Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 9994 Zig Zag Road, Heart-healthy baked tilapia fillets with veggies and rice, or hand-dipped fried cod fillets with fries and hush puppies. Macaroni and cheese child’s plate. Tea, lemonade, coffee or water. Homemade dessert included. Dine in or carryout. Allergen alert: fried items are deep fried in peanut oil. $8, $5 children. 891-2893; mpchurch.net. Montgomery.

and up. $15, free members. Through Dec. 28. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Spring Break Camps, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC, $58 per day, $48 members; before and after care available. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

Religious - Community Mexican Shabbat, 7-9 p.m., Rockwern Academy, 8401 Montgomery Road, Featuring authentic Mexican food, frozen drinks, Mariachi band, pinatas and more. Open to Jewish young professionals ages 21-35 and their non-Jewish significant others. Free. Registration required. Presented by Access: Social Events for Jewish Young Professionals Ages 21-35. 3730300; www.jypaccess.org. Kenwood.

Senior Citizens Veterans Luncheon, 12:30-2 p.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, With John Lewis, local variety artist. Luncheon to honor veterans of any American war. Box lunches and desserts from the Kroger Store provided. $4. Reservations required. 745-0617; www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org. Blue Ash.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Antiques Shows Antiques and Art Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, $7, good for both days. 614-487-8717; www.montgomerywomansclub.org/AntiquesShow.html. Montgomery.

Art & Craft Classes Art & Nature, 11 a.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Join the naturalist for painting in nature. Painting supplies provided. Attendees should bring something to sit on and other supplies to use. For Ages 16 and older. $10. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Drink Tastings

Art Exhibits

Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, Carefully selected flight of five wines in tasting room. Taste one or all five, most are just $1 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.

Characters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Painting demonstration by the artist Dawna Boehmer. Free. 554-1014; www.sharonvillefinearts.org. Sharonville.

Exhibits First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, $2. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

Lectures Photography Travel Series, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, “Backyard Safari” with Mark Kraus. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. First Ladies Programs, 7 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Topic: Abigail Adams. Jessica Michna takes audiences on journey back in time as she makes famous figures come to life. Stories, both humorous and emotional, give listeners an idea of what life was like in past times. $20. Reservations required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

Music - Acoustic Waiting on Ben, 7-11 p.m., Rudino’s Pizza and Grinders, 9730 Montgomery Road, Duo Show. 791-7833. Montgomery. Vintage Gear, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Free. 247-2380. Montgomery.

Music - Oldies Matt Snow, 3 p.m., Amber Park Independent and Assisted Living Community, 3801 Galbraith Road, The Cincinnati Sinatra. Presented by Amber Park Retirement Community. 745-7600. Deer Park.

On Stage - Comedy Kyle Grooms, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Recreation Pickup Basketball, 10:30 a.m.noon, TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Men and women ages 25

Benefits International Swan Day, 12:30-7 p.m., Women Writing for a Change, 6906 Plainfield Road, Stands for Support Women Arts Now. Day to celebrate work of women artists. Art displays, music by Raison D’Etre and Ma Crow and her Lady Slippers, Shelley Graff and Dorrie Andesmills. Women Writing for a Change sampler and readings and poems. Open mic for everyone. Benefits Women Writing for a Change and Womens Way of Ohio/ Kentucky. $15. Presented by Women Writing for a Change Foundation. 923-1414; www.womenwritingforachange.com. Silverton.

Cooking Classes Ulster Cooking: Traditional Foodways of the Scots Irish in America, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Experience taste of Emerald Isles fused with North American foods that were available at the time of early colonists in America cooked over an open fire. With Chris and Susan Gordy, culinary historians. $50. Registration required. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale. Healthy Cooking Classes, Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Peachy Seiden discusses nutrition and health while preparing two delicious, simple and easy meals. Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration required. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton. Ulster Cooking-Traditional Foodways of the Scots Irish in America, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Experience a taste of the Emerald Isles fused with North American foods cooked over an open fire. Join culinary historians Chris and Susan Gordy on overland adventure in new foods. $50. Registration required. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

The Sharon Woods Boathouse is opening for the season from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Saturday, March 31. The lake is a popular spot for bass fishing and will be stocked with 500 fingerling channel catfish in May. A valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($10 annual, $3 daily) is required to enter the parked. Sharon Woods is at 4631 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville. THANKS TO KIMBERLY WHITTON Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.

Exercise Classes Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Ballroom. $5. 907-3512. Sharonville. TRX Bootcamp, 9:15-10:15 a.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Designed for the intermediate to advanced exerciser. Total body workout, bootcamp style. $6-$15. Registration required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

Exhibits First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, $2. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

Holiday - Easter Easter Spectacular, 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Egg hunt, familyfriendly activities and lunch with the Easter bunny, including a complimentary photo. Pony rides and both indoor and outdoor play also included. $9.35, vehicle permit required. Advance ticket purchase required by phone or online. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke with Uncle Don, 9:30 p.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., Free. 825-9958. Springfield Township.

Literary - Libraries Madeira Hunger Games: Build Your Weapon, 2 p.m., Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Build a rubber band shooter or bean catapult from ordinary household items. Compete against friends for prizes. Ages 12-18. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6028; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Madeira.

Music - Blues The Medicine Men, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 247-2380; www.deshas.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.

Music - Jazz April Aloisio, 7-10 p.m., The Iron Horse, 40 Village Square, Free. 772-3333. Glendale.

Music - Latin Son del Caribe, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., MVP Sports Bar & Grille, 6923 Plainfield Road, Salsa band. DJ Dani and DJ Jorge. Drink specials. $10. 794-1400. Silverton.

Nature Nature Fools, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, One of nature’s best ways of ensuring survival is mimicking another plant or animal. Hike along the Great Oaks Trail to tell the difference. Free, vehicle required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

On Stage - Comedy Kyle Grooms, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

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Recreation Outdoor Archery I, 5 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by March 29. Basics of shooting a compound bow plus target practice. Archers must be able to pull a minimum of 10 pounds draw weight. With certified archery instructor. Ages 8 and up. Adult must accompany ages 8-17. $15; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Glow Disc Golf, 8 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by March 29. Bring your own disc or Frisbee, or rent one. $5, $5 to rent Frisbee; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Young Professionals Open Gym, 7-10 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $15. 985-0900. Montgomery.

Shopping Ham Raffle, 5-8 p.m., HalkerFlege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Food available for purchase. Benefits Auxiliary programs that help community veterans and their families. Family friendly. Free. Presented by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69. 733-9926. Reading.

11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., Parky’s Farm, $9.35, vehicle permit required. Advance ticket purchase required by phone or online. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Model Matzah Backery, 3 p.m., Kroger - Blue Ash, 4100 Hunt Road, Participants will re-enact the process of manufacturing Matzah, from grinding the flour to kneading the dough, to baking the Matzahs on a stone oven, all within 18 minutes. With Rabbi Berel Cohen, Chabad Jewish Center youth director. Registration required. Presented by Chabad Jewish Center. 793-5200; www.chabadba.com. Blue Ash.

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. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Nature Wildflower Folklore, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Short hike follows program. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

Volunteer Events

On Stage - Comedy

Project Linus Cincinnati Make A Blanket Day, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason Road, Harper Hall. Make quilts to comfort children going through traumatic circumstances. Bring tools and equipment needed to make type of blanket you prefer. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Project Linus Cincinnati. 910-8715; www.orgsites.com/oh/projectlinuscincinnati. Symmes Township.

Recreation

Youth Sports Girls’ Instructional Volleyball, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Weekly through May 26. No clinics April 7, 14 and May 12. Learn volleyball basics. Ages 7-12. $65, $55 members. Registration required. 985-6747. Montgomery.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Community Dance Diamond Squares, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Tulips for You. Plus level Western square and round dance club for experienced dancers. Family friendly. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427. Springfield Township.

Exhibits First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, $2. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

Holiday - Easter Easter Spectacular, 10:45 a.m.,

Kyle Grooms, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, Bar and Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, $4. $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. Young Professionals Open Gym, 7-10 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $15. 985-0900. Montgomery.

Schools College Caravan, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Trip to Ohio University. Tour campus and get real story from current students. Includes lunch. Ages 9-12. $50, $36 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

Special Events Queen City Barbie Doll Club Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Dolls, doll clothes, toys and collectibles. Free appraisals. Family friendly. $4, free ages 11 and under. Presented by Queen City Barbie Doll Club. 207-8409. Sharonville.

MONDAY, APRIL 2 Exercise Classes Pilates Plus, 6:50-7:50 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Unique system of strengthening and stretching exercises through slow, mindful and purposeful movements. $5. Presented by Springdale Parks and Recreation. Through Dec. 17. 346-3910. Springdale.

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Recipes for Easter, Passover This is one of my favorite columns, as I get to share recipes that are so meaningful to me. Rita Like the Heikenfeld naturally RITA’S KITCHEN colored Easter eggs that we had at Easter when we were kids, and are hugely popular right now. I’ll be making them on Fox 19’s morning show April 3. I love passing this tradition down to my grandkids. And as you’re planning your celebration, remember those who may be alone or having hardship. Invite them to your table, send a card or give them a call.

Glaze like honey-baked ham

For a Community Recorder reader and several others. This makes enough glaze for up to a 12-pound fully cooked ham. If you have a 7-pound ham, use about half the glaze. Leftover glaze can be mixed up together, heated and served alongside. You can leave the ham out at room temperature 30 minutes or so before roasting to take the chill off for better roasting.

1 cup pear nectar 1 cup orange juice 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup honey Pumpkin pie spice to taste: Start with 2 teaspoons (optional)

Preheat oven to 375. Mix nectar and orange juice.

Bake ham for 20 minutes, basting every 5 minutes. Mix brown sugar, honey and spice. Brush over ham and bake until internal temperature reaches 140, basting every once in a while. This takes about an hour for a 7-pound ham, and about 1-1/2 hours for a 10-pound ham.

Rita’s naturally colored eggs

It’s a great lesson in food chemistry for the kids, plus they learn to be good stewards of their environment. Eggs made with yellow onion skins will be pale yellow to dark amber. Red onion skins produce eggs that are brick/brown red. Beet juice turns them a pretty pink. Red cabbage is the winner: it makes beautiful teal blue eggs! Turmeric makes the eggs brilliant yellow and reminds me of the marigolds my dad used to plant in our tiny front lawn. For every cup of dye, use a tablespoon or so of clear vinegar. Stir that in after straining, or as directed. These dyes take longer than commercial dyes. In fact, I leave the eggs in the red cabbage dye up to 12 hours. Use boiled eggs. Onion skins: In a saucepan, place as many papery outer skins of yellow or red onions that you have. Cover with a couple inches of water. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook until onion skins have colored the water. Strain. Red cabbage: Use the onion skin method for thinly sliced red cabbage.

Rita's recipe for naturally colored Easter eggs uses items such as onion skins and red cabbage. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD. Beet juice: I use juice from canned beets. Turmeric: Put 4 tablespoons turmeric powder in 2 cups water. Stir and place in pan. Cook until it starts to boil. Remove, let cool but don’t strain. Place eggs in dye, stirring to coat. Let sit in dye until desired color is obtained. When you remove the eggs, gently wipe off with soft cloth or run very quickly under running water to remove turmeric powder.

Toffee and chocolate Matzoh crunch

There are lots of recipes for this Passover treat. This is one of the best I’ve found. If you can’t get matzoh, use saltines and omit additional salt.

4 to 6 sheets unsalted matzoh crackers 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into chunks, or margarine 1 cup packed light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup toasted nuts (optional)

Line a large baking sheet with foil, letting the foil go up and over the edges. Spray foil. Put a sheet of parchment on top. Preheat oven to 375. Line bottom with crackers. Melt butter and sugar together and cook over medium heat, until mixture starts to boil. Boil three minutes, stirring constantly. Be careful so mixture doesn’t burn. Remove, add salt and vanilla, and pour and spread over crackers. Put in oven and reduce heat to 350. Bake for 15 minutes. It will bubble up but if it starts to spot, remove and reduce heat to 325. After baking, sprinkle with chips until almost melted, a couple minutes, then spread with spatula. Sprinkle on toasted nuts. Cool and break into pieces. Keeps a week, covered. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Tea Party hosts Tax Day 2012 The Cincinnati Tea Party announces the “Tax Day 2012 - We Demand A Balanced Budget Amendment” rally. Returning to where it all began, the Cincinnati Tea Party will be on Fountain Square in Cincinnati from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15. The “We Demand A Balanced Budget” theme represents the first step on the path to fiscal responsibility, the need to spend less than you take in. The rally will feature speakers that will address the approach for balanced budgets at the city, state and federal levels of government. A nationwide campaign to promote adoption of The People’s Balanced Budget Amendment was launched in February by the WeDemandABalancedBudget.com organization, led by local activist Dan Regenold. For more than three years Congress has been unable to pass a budget, much less a budget that actually limits spending. A recent poll shows as many as 74 percent of Americans support a balanced budget amendment as a way to get spending under control. The WeDemand project seeks to force Con-

gress to pass the amendment by a bottom-up show of force from concerned citizens. The Tax Day rally will be a similar show of support from the people of Cincinnati for government to return to the principle of Fiscal Responsibility. Confirmed speakers are » Brad Wenstrup, Republican candidate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Ohio Second Congressional District; » State of Ohio Auditor Dave Yost; » Mike Wilson, founder Cincinnati Tea Party and candidate for Ohio House of Representatives from House District 28; » Fox 19 newscaster Ben Swann; » Local businessmen and WeDemand founder Dan Regenold; » George Brunemann, President of the Cincinnati Tea Party; » Brian Thomas, radio talk show host from 55KRC, will MC the event, The Cincinnati Tea Party held its first rally March 15, 2009, in Cincinnati on Fountain Square. Since then it has grown to become one of the largest and most influential Tea Party organizations in the nation.

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The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Samaritan Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Samaritan Closet offers clothing and food to people with demonstrated needs. Bread from Panera is available on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Samaritan Closet is next to the church. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 489-7021.

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CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES Mt. Healthy Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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

EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-12

LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran LCMC

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

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Breakfast and the Easter Bunny will be coming to the church from 9 a.m. to noon March 31 for free fun for everyone. Call for details. Holy Week Worship: Maundy Thursday April 5 is 7:30 p.m.; Good Friday April 6 is 7:30 p.m., and Easter Sunday services are 8:20 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. Childcare will be provided. Children’s weekday program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call the church for details. Men’s open basketball plays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday nights. This is a casual group that plays with those who come and gets a good workout. Register for vacation Bible school at www.cos-umc.org. Morning VBS is 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 25-29; and evening VBS is 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN 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

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Montgomery Community Church

The church is offering a sevenweek class entitled “After the Boxes are Unpacked” for women who are new to the Cincinnati area or are looking to connect with their community. Child care is provided. Call the church or e-mail sgleen97@cinci.rr.com for more information. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892; www.mcc.us; www.facebook.com/after theboxes.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

The church has Friday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 30, in the parish activity center. Cost is $8 for an adult meal and $5 for kids meal. Dine in and carry out are available. For carry out call 733-0614. The church is at 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading; 733-4950.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

A Lenten study using “24 Hours that Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton meets at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons and continues through Palm Sunday, April 1. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org .

Sharonville United Methodist Church

There is a traditional service at 8:15 a.m., at 9:15 a.m. there are study groups and Sunday school classes and at 11 a.m. a service of a blend of contemporary and traditional styles of

worship. The Jackson, Ohio, Area Ministries will begin its 40th year of ministry. Last year saw the establishment of 2,969 gardens and many community pantry gardens by providing 47,400 pounds of seed potatoes and 27,936 tomato plants. This year they anticipate 5,000 gardens. Types of seeds will include any kind of vegetable seeds. Seed bagging will being the week after easter. Canines for Christ has been very active lately with regular visits to Mallard Cove Senior Living Center. There have been additional requests from other such centers so they are hoping that other pet owners will join the mission. Training sessions for new recruits are conducted on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. by Steve Bader, a profession dog trainer. A bereavement group meets for lunch on the first Thursday of the month. Serendipity Seniors meet for lunch on the fourth Thursday of the month. Guests and visitors are welcome at all services and events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117; www.sharonville-umc.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday worship and junior worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Bible study for all ages at 9 a.m. Adult and Youth Bible studies each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Women's Study Group at 6:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month. Includes light refreshments and special ladies study. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891.

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Passover Seder. This special event is open to all members of the Jewish community, regardless of affiliation, synagogue membership or financial means. Conducted Friday, April 6, at the Chabad Jewish Center, the unique Seder experience will be led by Rabbi Yisroel Mangel and will feature explanation and commentary based on mystical and Kabbalistic insights, humor and song. A sumptuous four-course holiday dinner will be served with hand-baked Matzah and choice of wine. Admission is $32 for Adults, $22 for children. For more information and to RSVP, call 793-5200, or visit www.ChabadBA.com. Chabad Jewish Center is at 3977 Hunt Road, Blue Ash; 793-5200; www.chabadba.com

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have gathered around the festive table on the eve of Passover to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt and celebrate the “Seder” feast. This is no ordinary meal; the Passover Seder (which actually means “order”) incorporates fifteen multi-sensory steps which reach deep into the human psyche in every way possible and all at once: Rich melodies, dynamic visuals, prayers and stories, even the visceral senses of taste, smell and touch are part of the interminable tradition. The Seder is a time to retell the story of the Exodus and the history of our nation’s birth, but also much more. The observances at the Seder-table allow one to actually re-experience a modern-day Exodus; facilitating one’s own spiritual rebirth and enabling him or her to forge a new path toward a life of holiness and spiritual meaning. The Seder is a whole-person experience, empowering each man, woman and child with a renewed sense of inner freedom and spiritual resolve. This year, in Cincinnati, the Chabad Jewish Center is opening its doors once again for their community-wide public

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The annual Jerusalem Market for the young ones will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31. The event features games, crafts and food reminiscent of ancient life in Jerusalem. Christian-Muslim Relations is being studied by the Adult Forum. The basis for the eightweek series is material prepared by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and looks at both the Christian faith and the Muslim faith. The forum meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday mornings. All are welcome. The Women’s Bible Study is studying the Book of Samuel. The eight-week study is a part of the Book of Faith Series. The women meet on Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Childcare is provided and guests are welcome. Lenten services will include “Holden Evening Prayer,” a simplistic and moving musical worship setting written for the Holden Village Retreat Center in Washington State. These services conclude at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. On March 28, a light soup supper will be

offered at 6:15 p.m., prior to worship. Call 793-3288 for more information. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with programs for all ages at 9:45 a.m. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

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The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of "River Rat & Cat,” by Y. York, will perform at the Evendale Recreation Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15. The show is open to the public. There is no charge for admission and is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Stay after the show to make a catinspired necklace and enjoy a treat. Please call 563-2247 to reserve your spot. For more information about the Playhouse's education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at (513) 3452242 or visit www.cincyplay.com. The Evendale Recreation Center is located at 10500 Reading Road in Evendale. For more information, call the Evendale Cultural Arts Center at 513-563-1350 or email evendaleculturalarts@gmail.com or visit us online at www.evendalearts.org

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The Springdale Health Department immunization clinic for children will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 11700 Springfield Pike. Appointments are not necessary. Parents should bring their children’s immunization records. Vaccines are free to those without insurance or with Medicaid. Immunizations given include diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP, Td, Tdap), polio (IPV), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), haemophilus influenzae

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Metro bus service is seeking community input to better meet Greater Cincinnati’s transportation needs and plan for future improvements. Metro will use the ideas it gathers through community outreach to create a plan by the end of the year.

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about,” said Rebecca Kelley, YMCA group vice president. The community is invited to help the YMCA pay tribute to the YMCA Character Award recipients. Tickets for the YMCA Character Awards Event are $25 per adult and $10 per youth; and can be purchased by calling (513) 2463205. The YMCA Character Awards kicks off the Y's celebration of Global Youth Service Day, an international service event celebrating the service contributions of youth, in partnership with YSA, State Farm, and United Healthcare. Honoree bios and photos can be found at www.myy.org.

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Commit to anti-idling on Earth Day The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (Agency) will join other environmental organizations in celebrating the 42nd Earth Day this year at Sawyer Point from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21. The agency will share how it works with government agencies, businesses, communities and citizens to achieve and maintain healthy air quality in Southwest Ohio. Admission is free and open to the public. A variety of exhibitors will have environmental information and provide fun activities for the whole family. Visit www.CincinnatiEarthDay.com for more details about the celebration at Sawyer Point. Earth Day is a great reminder that we all have a role to play in taking care of our planet. Small actions—such as carpooling a few days a week or using less energy in your home—really can make a significant impact on the air we breathe. An easy way to help improve our air quality is to avoid idling your vehicle. When the engine runs while your vehicle is parked or not in use, you are wasting money and natural resources. As well, idling can damage our vehicles, negatively affect the environment and harm our health.

FOR MORE INFORMATION To find out more ways to do your share for our local air, visit the Agency online at www.SouthwestOhioAir.org or interact with us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/ SouthwestOhioAir) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/SWOhioAir).

Thirty seconds of idling can use more fuel than turning off the engine and restarting it. If you are stopped for more than 30 seconds— except in traffic—turn off your engine. Don’t wait until Earth Day to start celebrating. To find out more ways to do your share for our local air, visit the Agency online at www.SouthwestOhioAir.org or interact with us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/ SouthwestOhioAir) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/SWOhioAir). The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency provides air quality monitoring and data, including pollen and mold counts, information on facility permits, and public initiatives for businesses and residents throughout Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wyoming City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 800 Oak Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215 on legislation authoriz ing the transfer of part of the Village Green Park from the City of Wyoming to the Wyoming Community Improvement Corpora tion. The public is invited to attend and comment. Individuals requiring special accommoda tions to participate or attend should contact the City Building 72 hours prior to the meeting. Large type copies and other accommodations are available upon request. Lynn Tetley City Manager 1695743

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of the Village of Evendale will conduct a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 17th, 2012, in Council Chambers at Evendale Village Hall, 10500 Reading Road. The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a proposed text amendment to Evendale Zoning Code section 1272.04(f), establishing penalties for violations of the Zoning Code. Copies of all documents related to the public hearing are on file in the Evendale Building Department. They may be inspected during normal business hours. The public is invited to attend and comment at the public hearing. Barb Rohs Village of Evendale 1001695966

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POLICE REPORTS EVENDALE

Reports not available

GLENDALE

Reports not available

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of

LORENZ, Robert J. beloved husband of Shirley Theobald Lorenz

(nee Bane) and the late Joanne Lorenz (nee Merke); Loving father of Kim (Tom) Navaro, , Andy (Mari) Lorenz and Julie (Tom) Gott. Devoted grandfather of Emily (Nick) Baute; Meg, Matt, and Joe Mueller; Tim, Claire and Erin Navaro; Kyle and Drew Ennis; Lauren Lorenz; and stepgrandfather of Michael, Ellen and Tommy Gott; Delighted great grandfather of Henry Baute. Loving step father of Deb (Jerry) Kleinhenz, Chuck (Sandy) Theobald, Dennis Theobald, Phil (Barb)Theobald, Tom (Sheila) Theobald and John (Gail) Theobald. Brother of the late Jerry Lorenz; Brother in law of the late Shirley, Bill and Joe Merke; Brother in law of Maureen Lorenz and Barbara Merke. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Passed away March 16, 2012 at the age of 82. Always the steadfast He will be dearly missed. Bob’s funeral mass took place on March 21, 2012 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. If you so desire, donations may be made to the Purcell-Marian, Brother Eveslage Scholarship Fund, 2935 Hackberry St., Cincinnati, OH 45206 or Visitation Catholic Church, 407 E. Main St., Eaton, OH 45320. Condolences to www.vorhisandryan.com.

SHARONVILLE Arrests/citations Michael Wallace, 20, 3982 S. Fordham Place, disorderly conduct at Kemper and Chester roads, March 10. Jessica Hart, 19, 932 Spruceglen, possession at Chester and Kemper, March 12. Robert Letcher, 43, 3054 McHenry, possession at Red Roof Inn, March 11. Myles Crider, 18, 1369 Cass Ave., drug abuse at Red Roof Inn, March 10. Ronshea Walker, 23, 1004 Chapel St., possession at Baymont, March 12. Linste Jenkins, 31, 5820 Knoll Ave., possession at Baymont, March 5. Steven Taylor, 51, 1677 Winfold, drug paraphernalia at Travel Inn, March 9. Chelsea Launter, 25, 3504 Concerto, drub abuse at 10828 Aztec, March 9. John Banner, 70, 1136 Clifton Hills Ave., disorderly conduct at 11855 Tennyson Drive, March 6. Sharon Dyer, 35, 33 Green Street, possession at Travel Inn, March 6. Damien Crews, 18, 949 Ledro St., drug abuse at 3254 E. Kemper, March 6. John Cook, 31, 1818 Highland Ave., possession at Red Roof Inn, March 4. M. P. Brown-Hurd, 23, 1 Sutton Place, disorderly conduct at Chester and Kemper, March 10.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Glass doors damaged and residence entered at 11049 Prime Lane, March 7. Burglary Residence entered at 11689 Chester Road, March 10. Criminal damaging Windshield of vehicle damaged at Hauck Road, March 13. Criminal damaging, theft Vehicle window damaged and GPS valued at $300 removed at 2255 E. Sharon Road, March 11. GPS valued at $89 removed at 11320 Chester Road, March 7. Menacing Victim threatened at 11413 Enterprise Drive, March 12. Tampering with coin machines Reported at 11424 Lebanon Road, March 12. Theft Check card removed at 10857 Sharondale, March 11. Reported at 2300 E. Kemper Road, March 9. Reported at 7033 Windword Way, March 13. Vehicle removed at 2528 Commodity Circle, March 12. Currency, cell phone valued at $600 removed at 11320 Chester Road, March 10. Currency valued at $4 removed at 4087 Mefford Lane, March 13. Laptop, Xbox, necklaces valued at $3,000 removed at 11689 Chester Road, March 12. $120 in currency removed at 12035 Lebanon Road, March 10. Camera valued at $1,900 removed at 11755 Mosteller Road, March 6. Reported at Windon Road, March 11. Gas valued at $10 not paid for at 11632 Timber Ridge Lane, March 10. Laptop valued at $500 removed at 11377 LIppelman, March 9. Gas of unknown value removed

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: » Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249. » Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 771-7882. » Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147. » Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790. » Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. at 11820 Lebanon Road, March 4.

SPRINGDALE Arrests/citations Matthew Goodwin, 18, 5327 Lakeside Drive, theft at 300 Kemper Road, March 7. Levinna Ross, 21, 12 Versailles Drive, theft at 300 Kemper Road, March 8. Charlotte Phillips-Robinson, 43, 2012 Carpenter Drive, obstructing official business at I 275, March 10. Vincent Washington, 50, 8210 Desoto Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, March 10. Aaron Hufford, 27, 2711 Emmons Ave., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, March 12. Falesha Terry, 20, 614 Mill St., theft at 300 Kemper Road, March 12. Cole Carpenter, 46, 3819 Alba, criminal trespassing at 11700 Princeton Pike, March 13.

Incidents/investigations Burglary Residence entered and TVs, jewelry of unknown value removed at 12087 Mallet Drive, March 7. Residence entered and clothing valued at $500 removed at

DEATHS Elizabeth Aaronson

Elizabeth “Bib” Aaronson, 91, of Springdale died March 16. Survived by children Michael,

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11050 Springfield Pike, March 12. Residence entered at 148 Silverwood Court, March 13. Criminal damaging Window damaged at 1115 Chesterdale Drive, March 11. Domestic Female reported at Chesterdale, March 7. Reported at Chesterdale, March 8. Female reported at Chesterdale, March 11. Theft $5 not paid at 11620 Springfield, March 7. Vehicle entered and GPS, sunglasses valued at $140 removed at 1 Sheakley Way, March 8. Irons valued at $700 removed at 975 Kemper Road, March 8. Gas pumped and not paid for at 11620 Springfield, March 9. Ipad of unknown value removed at 11707 Princeton Pike, March 9. Cell phone valued at $400 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, March 10. Reported at 11535 McGillard St., March 12. Reported at 485 Kemper Road, March 12.

WYOMING

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS GLENDALE

Samuel and David (Jenny) Aaronson; grandchildren Robin, Cory, Jeff, Edward and Susan; and sister, Olga Korte. Preceded in death by husband, Isadore Aaronson; and daughters Natalie Smith and Marilyn Ramsey. Services will be private. Memorials to: Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.

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36 Washington Ave.: H/H Group LLC to Thomas James W. & Pamela S.; $40,000.

SPRINGDALE

12026 Benadir Road: Thomas Daniel L. & Paula R. to Schottmiller Fred Daryl; $77,000. 187 Ruskin Drive: Cupp Shirley Agnes to Schottmiller Fred Daryl & Dennis George Schottmil; $73,500.

SHARONVILLE

10949 Aztec Court: Wagner Gregory L. to Knerr Jacob G.; $118,000. 11166 Reading Road: LynnAlex Inc. & Kayton & Associates LLC to American Capital Insurance Co.; $80,000. 11166 Reading Road: LynnAlex Inc. & Kayton & Associates LLC to Lynn-Alex Inc. & Kayton &; $80,000. 11166 Reading Road: LynnAlex Inc. & Kayton & Associates LLC to American Capital Insurance Co.; $80,000. 3444 Grandview Ave.: Federal National Mortgage Association to Miller Elissa K. Tr; $40,000. 4128 Cornell Road: Reising Elizabeth J. to Lewis Corey D.; $102,000. 5579 Dickens Drive: Murphy Marilyn S. to Palmer Gayle

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Hershel Webb, 82, of Sharonville died March 21. Survived by wife, Rita (nee Wells); children Lynn (Danny) Combs and Sharon (Raymond) Schmitz; grandchildren Richard, Tracy, Leah and Hannah; five great-grandchildren; and siblings Bernice Hyden, William and Raymond Webb. Preceded in death by siblings Hillary, Rev. Stanley and Seldon Webb. Services were March 26 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, Evendale. Memorials to: the American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 304, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

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