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In the state that boasts the most Tree City USA designations than any other in the nation, several neighboring communities have been awarded the annual plaque. “We have had more than any other state for the past 20-plus years,” said Wendi Van Buren, an urban forester who works with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. She’s also a resident of Glendale, one of the cities that has earned the designation. The 2009 award is Glendale’s 14th. Other area communities named Tree City USA in 2009 are Springdale, Wyoming and Woodlawn. To receive the designation, communities must meet four stan-

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Public Works employee Butch Broermann helps care for trees at Summit Park in Glendale.

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Springdale home repairs progress through SOS By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

A home improvement project in the works for the past five years has paired need with skill and resources as part of Springdale’s SOS program. The program, Springdale Offering Support, serves as a clearinghouse for residents who have a variety of needs, from help paying bills to house repairs. One resident, Bill Niehaus, has lived in Springdale his entire life. He is unable to make repairs to his home, and has received help from residents, former residents and the Lowe’s store in Springdale through the program. His kitchen has been renovated, with cabinets and flooring donated by Lowe’s. Other work still being done includes roof repairs, master bedroom improvements and changes to the bathroom to make it handicap-accessible. Currently, the bedroom is gutted, according to Rob Treinen, owner of Scotty’s Catering. Treinen has coordinated the

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Communities are required to spend at least $2 per capita to qualify for a Tree City USA designation. Here’s what they spent in 2009: Springdale: About $9 per capita, for total of $101,472. Funds come from the city budget, and include all expenses related to the Urban Forestry program, including personnel and supplies. Glendale: About $58 per capita, for total of $134,337. Funds come from the village’s general fund. An additional $15,000 came from donations and grants to the park board. Wyoming: About $15 per capita, for total of $119,000. Funds come from the city budget. Donations from mulch deliveries contributed about $5,000.

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The snow is gone, the sun is out and temperatures are rising as Evendale Recreational Center gears up for the summer season. Kim Pielage, children’s programs and special family events coordinator, said she has already begun registering children for the 2010 summer camps. Sun Beams, the summer camp is a four-day a week camp starting June 7 for 3- to 6-year-olds. Pielage said the kids will have time for the gym, crafts, the playground and other group games during the hour and a half sessions. FULL STORY, A2

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A sign marks the efforts of, from left: Springdale Police Chief Michael Laage, homeowner Bill Niehaus, Mayor Doyle Webster, Ryan Bolan, manager of Lowe's in Springdale, and Rob Treinen, project coordinator. project that has included help from Police Chief Michael Laage as well. The exterior needs a roof over the bedroom portion of the house, as well as exterior trim and a couple of windows, Treinen said. He said he hopes the home repairs will be finished by Thanksgiving, and welcomes any additional assistance or resources. “This is one of the larger assistance programs that we have par-

ticipated in,” said Cammie Mitrione, Springdale’s health commissioner. SOS is coordinated through the health department. “There are a lot of things that needed to be done,” she said. “It’s a great way for folks to make tax deductible donations of services or dollars. “And they can see the improvement in their neighborhood.”

“This is the true value of the SOS,” Mayor Doyle Webster said. “Members of the community, both residents and businesses, can reach out and help others that need assistance in life.” Besides pairing residents with service providers, SOS has offered to help residents who qualify for Hamilton County funding for home improvements. The catch, Mitrione pointed out, is that the county requires residents to put $1,000 up front for a home repair. After the work is completed, the county reimburses the resident. Those who can’t afford the initial $1,000 can apply to SOS to have those dollars fronted for the project. When the county reimburses the money, SOS receives the funds. “If somebody has a project that qualifies, they should do it,” Webster said. “It’s made possible by the efforts of SOS. “This is something that’s really growing,” Webster said. “We seem to be able to help more people. “But we’re always looking for more volunteers.”

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Recreation center getting ready for summer By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

camp starting June 7 for 3to 6-year-olds. Pielage said the kids will have time for the gym, crafts, the playground and other group games during the hour and a half sessions. Fun Shines is aimed at first- through sixth-graders and meets five days days a week starting June 7. Monday through Thursday, the kids are involved with a variety of activities including watching movies, play-

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ing games, woodworking and science experiments. “The kids can choose what they like to do,” Pielage said. There will also be an time for the pool each day. Pielage said Fridays are dedicated to field trips which are still being determined. Both camps start June 7 and runs through July 16. They are open to Evendale residents only. Pielage said the camps will also accept up to 20 children for each camp who have relatives in Evendale. Sun Beams is $30 and Fun Shines is $40 for residents. It is $40 for the children with relatives in Evendale for Sun Beams and $50 for Fun Shines. Recreation department

director David Nichols said tennis camps for both women and youth will be available in the summer. The swim team season also starts May 24. Nichols said the pool will open Saturday, May 29. A new boiler was installed at the pool for the upcoming summer season. Nichols said it needed to replace an older and less efficient boiler. Pielage said the menu for the pool concession stand is still in the works. “We’re looking for healthy alternatives ... to keep the menu fresh and exciting,” Pielage said. To register for any of the summer programs, contact the recreation center at 5632247.

Wyoming tries Blackboard technology By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Wyoming High School is using technology that allows students, parents and teachers to communicate and facilitate lessons more efficiently, with plans to expand the program. The school has joined a collaborative with several other districts in a subscription to Blackboard, an online learning management system that allows two-way communication between teachers and parents.

Assistant Principal Mike Overbey and E n g l i s h teacher Alli Wischer explained Overbey the program during a presentation to the board of education at its March 22 meeting. Wischer said Blackboard had several benefits. “For parents, each screen has a consistent view,” she said of the subject pages created by each teacher. “On every teacher page,

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Several school districts are among a collaborative that subscribes to Blackboard technology. They are: Wyoming, Deer Park, Oak Hills, Indian Hill, Sycamore and Great Oaks. there’s a tab with the same topic.” She said consistency was important. “It’s a one-stop shop,” she said, “where you can access things like the calendar or extracurricular schedule.” She said the Blackboard has increased and improved communication. “Parents can e-mail the teacher and receive information from the teacher,” she said. The student benefits include access to teachercreated material. “So it doesn’t matter if the student forgets his book bag,” she said of the access to material in case the student forgets to bring a book home. She listed additional benefits for students, including peer communication, virtual classrooms and extended “office” hours with teachers. “As texts come online, most can be integrated with Blackboard,” Wischer said. Overby said the program is mindful of security, as well.

“There are some parts that can be accessed by all, and some that are just for parents or just for students,” he said. Students can access study guides, as well as online quizzes with immediate results. Teachers can post their handwritten notes from the classroom’s Smartboard, as well. The program includes games to aid in learning as well as discussions among students. Overbey said Wyoming High School students have reacted favorably. “They like it because if you miss a day or need notes” they can find it on Blackboard, Overbey said. It’s practical and saves paper, he said, and they can see their grades right away. The program can be accessed from any computer, and users don’t need a flash drive or printer. It also allows the submission of all document forms. “Our plan is for this to grow,” Overbey said. Currently, about 60 percent of teachers at Wyoming High School are using Blackboard. The district wants to see 100 percent participation at that school, with plans to expand it to the middle school and later to the primary schools. “We want to make sure it becomes systemic,” Overbey said.

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Springdale program to offer tips for job seekers By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

A Springdale program that helps residents in need find resources to improve their property or make household repairs has taken another step in assistance. The new program, called the Job Club, partners Springdale Offering Support with Super Jobs to help in

the search for employment. The Hamilton County center on Central Parkway offers free services for those looking for a job, as well as employers. One of its employees, Kathy Nienaber, is also a Springdale resident. She will offer a presentation on assembling a resume, online application techniques and how to use social network-

ing to search for a job. The program also will involve members of the Springdale Toastmasters club. Springdale Health Commissioner Cammie Mitrione is a member of SOS as well as the local Toastmasters program. “Part of the SOS mission statement is to coordinate community resources and unite individual and family with elements of help and

Lunchtime theater brings a taste of comedy to Wyoming By Kelly McBride Reddy kreddy@communitypress.com

Lunchtime theater is becoming a monthly event in Wyoming. The one-act comedies, performed after a catered lunch at the city’s Civic Center, bring freelance actors to Wyoming for an hour of entertainment following a catered lunch. Herb DuVal, who introduced the city to the venue after performing for years in New York City, has gathered a group of actors to perform the plays in a casual setting. Patrons eat lunch first, with time to socialize at the table for about a half hour. Then they move to other seats for the performances, which last about an hour. He decided to bring lunchtime theater to Wyoming after acting in a similar venue himself, when he lived in New York City. In Manhattan, it was Theatre at Noon, with coffee and musicals, he said. “When I moved to

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Wyoming residents Don and Ginny Crawford enjoy Play With Your Lunch at the Civic Center. Wyoming, I thought I should do that here,” he said. Play With Your Lunch started a year ago, and since then, he’s been working to compile programs each month, with a core cast of freelance actors and lunch from Wyoming’s Half Day Cafe. “I keep asking the same people (to act) because they’re the best,” DuVal said of actors such as Susan Emerson, Michael Bath, Jim Stump and Joshua Steele. All four will perform May 5 in three one-act comedies

by Tennessee Williams, Anton Chekhov and Alan Ayckbourn. “We try to keep it funny,” DuVal said. “And comedies work best in a one-act play.” DuVal said he takes great care to choose the plays. “It needs to have a certain weight,” he said. “I look for funny, but not silly,” he said of choosing the comedies. “It’s a way we can enjoy our own eccentricities and others’ in a painless format.”

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assistance,” Mitrione said. “With this economic situation and unemployment, there are a lot of people looking for jobs,” she said. “One way SOS can assist local folks looking for jobs is by helping connect them with resources that can help in all facets of a job search.” Sri Nagarajan will attend the May 5 program. “I can get to network

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What’s playing: “Confusions” by Alan Ayckbourn; “Lord Byron’s Love Letter” by Tennessee Williams, and “The Marriage Proposal” by Anton Chekhov. Where: Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. When: Wednesday, May 5, starting at noon. Cost: $20 until April 15; $22 afterwards. Lunch: Catered by Half Day Cafe. To buy tickets: Order online at www.RisingPhoenixTheatre.org or call 257-9805.

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Herb DuVal has brought lunchtime theater to Wyoming.

with people who are in the same boat,” said Nagarajan, who is looking for a job. “If something doesn’t work for them, it’s also an opportunity for them to pass that along to me.” The community center also will offer free child care to participants, and Nagarajan said that was important because she will need to bring her young

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Where: Springdale Community Center When: Wednesday, May 1 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free Child care: Offered free to participants child with her. “That also makes it simple for me,” she said. “It will be interactive and informative,” she said. “It’s a great way of networking.”

Tree city dards. Each must: • have a tree board or associated department; • enact a program to care for the urban forest; • pay $2 per capita to prune, remove, plant and care for trees in the right of way and parks, and • celebrate Arbor Day. “It’s a badge of honor to show you take care of your trees,” Van Buren said. Wyoming has been a Tree City for 15 years. Mike Lippert, the assistant director of the city’s Public Works Department, said the city’s program includes a seedling give-away, education and a discount program for residents to purchase trees in addition to the required elements of the award. “I think the Tree City USA award recognizes and reinforces Wyoming’s longterm commitment to its urban forest,” Lippert said. “Tree-lined streets not only enhance aesthetics and ultimately property values, they also provide environmental benefits.” “The tree-lined streets and public green spaces filled with

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trees native to our area are an important asset in this community,” said Amy Hoffman, a member of Wyoming’s Urban Forestry Board. Another member of the board lauded the environmental benefits. “Our trees are valuable community assets, not only for the beauty they provide but also for cooling and purifying the air, slowing the runoff after rain, and providing habitat for wildlife,” said Gayle Ficken-Clark. Springdale sponsors several programs, including chipping, leaf collection and mulch programs. To expand the mulch program, the city’s public works director said, Springdale also uses that mulch in landscaping its parks and facilities. “Springdale’s designation as a Tree City USA shows our commitment to the urban forest in the city, a commitment we’ve maintained for 18 consecutive years,” Jeff Agricola said, pointing out that the recycling of materials means they aren’t deposited into the city’s waste stream.

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Kindergartner Charles Pelz won the honor of throwing a cool whip pie in the face of fourth grade teacher Jeff Martin. During Fun Fest, students could buy chances for 50 cents to be the one to throw the Cool Whip Pie.

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Evendale Elementary recently held its annual Fun Fest at the school.

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Taking some time out for popcorn are, from left: Julie Lindblad, Allie Lindblad and Riley Vonderhaar.

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DeAirra Francis, Kahil Woods and Anas Luqman wait for a turn to jump in the bounce house at the fest.

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Bethany School students spent a day learning about how to handle relational aggression situations. Child and adolescent therapist Jim Bisenius, right, poke to parents, students and teachers about how to react when someone picks on someone else and how to improve the school environment. Bisenius has taught this lesson in more than 300 schools and has trained professionals at the Ohio Department of Health.

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Bethany School third-graders became scientists and presented their work at the school’s annual science fair. Students learned the scientific method and did research and experimentation on their projects. Here, Lanre Elemide works with electrical circuits, batteries and light bulbs to make his robot lights glow.

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Mount Notre Dame High School held its 11th annual Grand Gala, Pearl of the Orient, March 6. Those who attended the event included, from left, Gail Glassmeyer Pryse of Sharonville, Honorable Penelope Asbrock Cunningham and Bill Cunningham of Indian Hill, and MND principal Maureen Baldock of Reading.

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band will perform at Princeton High School’s Matthews Auditorium at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19. Tickets are $35-$45 and can be ordered at www.seatyourself.biz/princeton. There is limited seating. For more information, call 8641560 or e-mail tsmith@princeton.k12.oh.us.

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Mount Notre Dame was transformed into an Asian wonderland for the 11th Annual Grande Gala, Pearl of the Orient, March 6. Guests entered into a traditional Chinese Siheyuan, complete with its characteristic eaves and cornices. They continued into a Pearl Market where they purchased pearls direct from Shanghai and then made their way along the Great Wall of China to the main event. The evening began with guest U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt, who presented a Congressional Proclamation honoring MND’s 150th anniversary to school president Sister Rita Sturwold. Then the bidding began. The auction included vacation destinations, tickets to “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” graduation tickets and dinners prepared by gourmet chefs and MND dads. “The excitement for this year’s Grande Gala was evident from the moment guests arrived. Director of the Grande Gala Jackie Siders of Loveland did an amazing job assembling all the elements that produced such an outstanding event,” said MND director of advancement Sparkle ]. The Grande Gala is MND’s premier fundraiser and benefits each student at Mount Notre Dame. Helping provide tuition assistance, helping make facility improvements and helping ensure MND’s technology is state-of-the-art are a few of the ways the Grande Gala impacts Mount Notre Dame. “MND’s Grande Gala is an amazing event which brings together so many members of the MND community,” said president Rita Sturwold. “I am so grateful to our 400 volunteers who contribute their time, talent and creative energy to make this an outstanding friendraiser and fundraiser and to our guests. While the Gala lasts a few hours, the guests are contributing to a Mount Notre Dame education that impacts our young women for a lifetime.”

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Myeisha Butler, a health technology student at Scarlet Oaks, has been named a student of the month at the school. Butler, who plans to pursue a nursing career and would like to work at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, also attends Princeton High School.

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• Little Miami beat Princeton 12-2 in five innings, but Princeton came back to beat Little Miami 14-4 in six innings in a double header, April 3. Princeton’s Spencer Ware and Dereck Crowell both went 2-2 in the first game. In the second game, Princeton’s Tim Easterling went 3-4 with two basehits; Zach Robert went 3-4; and Dale Quint scored a homerun. Princeton advances to 1-4 with the win. • Milford beat Wyoming 20-10 in five innings, April 3. Wyoming’s Ryan Bundy went 2-4 with two RBIs; Max Kadish went 2-3 with two basehits; Michael Becker went 3-3 with two basehits. • CHCA beat Wyoming 76, April 3. Wyoming’s Ryan Bundy went 2-3; Adan Chalmers had two basehits; and Michael Becker had two basehits and two RBIs.

This week in softball

• McAuley beat Western Brown 9-6, then 11-1 April 3, in a double-header. McAuley’s Kirstie Rielman pitched eight strikeouts; Rachael Oakley, Jamie Ertel and Melissa Kolb all went 2-4, and Kelsey went 2-2. In game two, McAuley’s Kayla Owens pitched 10 strikeouts; Ertel went 3-5 with two basehits and two RBIs; Kolb had two basehits; Randi Kelsey went 2-4; Maria Meyer and Erin Hoskins went 3-4; and Reilman had two basehits. McAuley advances to 3-0 with the wins. • Wyoming High School beat Mariemont 9-4, April 5. Wyoming’s Gabby Potvin pitched 11 strikeouts; Lillian Krekeler scored a homerun, went 3-4 with five RBIs; Abby Zennie went 3-3 with two RBIs; and Bailey DeBlasis went 2-3. Wyoming advances to 1-0 with the win. • Mercy High School beat Mount Notre Dame 5-1, April 5. • Mt. Notre Dame beat Glen Este 1-0, April 6. MND’s Sarah Young was the winning pitcher with six strikeouts; Chelsea Jackson went 2-3. MND advances to 3-1 with the win.

This week in boys volleyball

Milford beat Princeton 2624, 25-18, 25-20, April 5.

This week in track and field

• Princeton boys placed first with a score of 129.5 in the Coaches’ Classic, April 7. Princeton’s Azariah Heard won the 100 meter in 10.99; Heard won the 200 meter in 22.38; and Jelani Parrish won the pole vault. • McAuley girls placed fourth with a score of 88.5 in the Coaches Classic, April 7. Mt. Healthy placed fifth with a score of 75. McAuley’s Pierce won the 3200 meter run in 12:20.49, and Lundyn Thompson won the shot put. Mt. Healthy’s Vantrese Siler won the long jump, and Mosep Okonny won the discus. • Princeton girls placed third with a score of 100 in the Coaches Classic, April 7. Princeton’s Jocelyn Spells won the 200 meter in 26.38; Kortney Hill won the high jump; Claudia Saunders won the 100 meter hurdles in 14:87, and the 300 meter hurdles in 46.06.

This week in lacrosse

• Ursuline girls beat McAuley 17-6, April 8. McAuley’s Lindsey Trischler scored two goals, Megan Kaake scored three goals and Olivia Anhofer scored one goal. • Mount Notre Dame beat Mercy 17-6, April 8.

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Returning state-qualifiers will lead the Princeton High School track teams on both sides. Leading the girls’ team are junior Jocelyn Spells and sophomore Claudia Saunders. Spells, who last year earned Greater Miami Conference Athlete of the Year honors, advanced to state in the 200-meter dash and the 4x200 relay with 2009 graduates Myntia Daniels, Kristin Lynem and DeAirra Pringle. Saunders procured two top-seven finishes at state as a freshman; she placed third at state in the 300 hurdles (42.65) and seventh in the 100 hurdles (14.81). The boys’ team, meanwhile, has four tested returners in juniors Steven Seay (400 and 800) and Sam Heaton (distance) and seniors Jacob Rutz (distance) and Charles Mills (relays, 100 and 200). Heaton hopes to qualify for regionals in the 3,200; Rutz wants to break 4:30 in the 1,600; and Mills, the team’s lone returning statequalifier – he and 2009 graduates Aaron Smith, Tyler Smith and Aaron Hilson advanced in the 4x100 relay last year – hopes to return to Columbus. “I’m expecting a pretty good showing at league from those guys,” boys’ head coach Jim Crumpler said. “I think we have some potential league champions.”

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Princeton junior Sam Heaton is a distance specialist for the Vikings this season.

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Princeton High School sophomore Claudia Saunders had two top-seven finishes at state as a freshman last year. The Vikings, which finished third at the Greater Miami Conference Championship last season, may have additional – albeit

young – league-title contenders. Sophomore sprinter Azariah Heard has posted stellar times this year in the

100- and 200-meter relays with finishes of 11.22 and 22.93, respectively. “He’s an excellent 100200 man,” Crumpler said.

“He will do very well at league.” In the field, freshman long jumper Jelani Parrish has already broken 20 feet this season, and freshman Marc Ferguson has eclipsed 42 feet in the shot put. “The last time we had a freshman throw that far – wow, it’s been at least 10 years,” Crumpler said. “Now, 42 feet isn’t going to win it, but among freshmen, it’s very competitive.” Other contributors include Leondre Gray, Robert Bouldin, Jovente Woods, Antonio Graham, Brian Myers, Mikey Ivenso and Joseph Abrams. Youth, however, may be a blessing and a curse for Princeton. “We’re young; that’s our biggest thing,” Crumpler said. “We’re relying on a lot of freshmen and sophomores. In events where we have good athletes, we’ll do well.” The GMC meet will be at Fairfield with preliminaries May 12 and finals May 14. “We’re young and still discovering, and I’ve been pleased with how we’ve looked,” Crumpler said. “The kids are working hard, and they’re very cooperative and willing to work.”

Local teams get back on track – and field The track and field season is officially under way for high school teams across the state of Ohio. The season culminates with the state championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State University June 4-5, as countless local athletes hope to vie for a state title. Here’s a look at the local teams:

Wyoming

The Wyoming track teams are led by Cornell Munlin and are usually near the top of the pack in the Cincinnati Hills League. This year will be no different as many coaches seem to feel Wyoming’s girls’ team will be tough to beat for a CHL title and that the boys will be near the top of the conference with Finneytown. The Wyoming coaches could not be reached by Press deadline.

CHCA

Julie Dietrich, who has nearly a decade of coaching experience in track, enters her first year as head coach of the Eagles. The girls’ team, which last won a league title in 2006, will be led by junior

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Wyoming freshman Sammy Schwartz runs the 400 meter dash during the Early Bird Invite April 9 at Lockland.

Wyoming freshman Chase Guggenheim competes in the 400 meter dash during the Lockland's Early Bird Invite April 9.

Sarah Atallah (high jump and long jump), sophomore Vicky Lantz (pole vault) and freshmen Kelsey Vice (shot put and discus) and Jessica Holiday (400 and 800). Other contributors include Sara Wilson, Rachel Talaber, Elizabeth Lyle, Emily Walton, Lauren Hayes, Anna Love, Heather Morrison, Hannah Russell, Melissa Smith and Christiana Tait. The boys’ team, which last won a league title in

2008, will be led by seniors Andrew Wallace (400, 800 and 1600, among others), Andrew Perkins (110 hurdles, sprint relays and long jump), Javon Campbell (sprints and relays) and Nate Flint (400), as well as sophomore Logan Lally (pole vault). Wallace, who will also appear in the 4x400 and possibly the 4x800, is garnering interest from Butler University. Other contributors include Sean Lally, Evan

Machan, Chris Taylor, Hayes Dollar, Isaiah Bell, Brian Taylor, Josh Thiel, Charlie Hall, Austin Hinners, Patrick Lyle, Connor Staarmann and Matthew Tan. The Eagles are participating in several upcoming invitationals, including ones at Reading (April 17) and Miford (April 22-23), and will also host the CHCA Relays (April 20) and an invitational of their own (May 4-5). The Miami Valley Conference Championship will be May 11-12 at Lockland. “Both teams want to work hard and earn back our league titles,” Dietrich said.

Moeller

The Moeller track team should be one of the better area teams, and the Crusaders have a number of talented athletes, including Tom Tussey in the 1,600meter run and freshman Zach Hoffman, who finished seventh in the 800meter run in the prelims of the Coaches Classic at Mason. Patrick McCarty is another threat for Moeller and finished fifth in the prelims of the 3,200-meter run. Kyle Walker finished third in the

110-meter hurdles. Moeller coaches could not be reached before press deadlines for further comment.

MND

The Cougars return just one first-team all-league performer – junior long jumper Erin Murphy, who was also second-team allleague in the 400-meter relay with sophomore Asia Hill and junior Cami Jackson. Other contributors include sprinters Dominique Davis, Keasha Munson, Kelsey Gault and Allison Weaver, who also runs the mile; distance runners Elizabeth Deutsch and Tina Verrilli; and hurdlers Lauren Paasch and Vanessa Hope. In the field, meanwhile, are Carla Becker (shot put), Natalie Wynn (shot put and discus), Tory Alexander (discus) and Rachel Frank (pole vault). MND is coached by Aaron Gnagy The Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League Scarlet division Championships will be held at La Salle with preliminaries May 12 and finals May 14. Reported by Mark Chalifoux and Tony Meale

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Turning two

Wyoming junior second baseman Ryan Bundy turns a double play during Wyoming’s 10-8 come-from-behind victory over McNicholas April 6 at Wyoming. Joe Meier got the win for the Cowboys while Max Kadish picked up the save. Bundy was 3-3 for the game and Kadish was 2-2. Other offensive leaders were Evan Aleshire with a double and 2 RBI and Chris Campbell, who was 3-4.

Bakin’ Bacon

Wyoming High School sophomore Rachel Rodrigue pitched the Cowboys to a 52 win over Roger Bacon April 6 at Wyoming. Senior Abby Zennie led the way on offense, going 23.

• Princeton beat Hamilton 4-1, April 5. Princeton’s Roper was the winning pitcher. Princeton’s Danny Roper went 2-3; Spencer Ware had three basehits; Zach Robert went 2-3 and Dan McCrea went 2-3. • Wyoming beat Mariemont 12-2, April 5. Wyoming’s Joe Panos pitched seven strikeouts; Ryan Bundy went 3-4; Evan Aleshire went 2-3; Adan Chalmers went 3-3; and Adam Crider went 2-4. Wyoming advances to 2-3 with the win. • Princeton beat Taft 11-1 in six innings April 6. Princeton’s Ryan Krause was the winning pitcher; Spencer Ware went 2-4 with three basehits; Bryan Shelby went 2-3; Zach Roberts went 2-3. Princeton advances to 3-4 with the win. • Wyoming beat McNicholas 10-8, April 6. Wyoming’s Joe Meier was the winning pitcher; Ryan Bundy went 3-3; Max Kadish went 22; Evan Aleshire had two basehits and two RBIs; Chris Campbell went 3-4. Wyoming advances to 3-3 with the win. • Princeton beat Mason 65, April 7. Princeton’s Ben Young was the winning pitcher, Danny Roper went 2-3 and

Dale Quint had two basehits. Princeton advances to 4-4 with the win. • Wyoming beat Mariemont 16-6 in five innings, April 7. Wyoming’s Michael Becker was the winning pitcher; Max Kadish went 3-3 with three RBIs; Evan Aleshire went 3-4 with four RBIs; Robert Gomez went 2-4 with two basehits; Adam Crider went 2-3 with two base hits and the homerun; Becker went 2-3 with two basehits. Wyoming advances to 4-3 with the win.

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Our choice is Princeton

Nine years ago my family moved back to Cincinnati from an overseas assignment. When choosing a district for our four children it was important that they attended a diverse school. In China they attended school with kids from all over the world and we witnessed that much of what they learned was not from books. It was from interacting with children who looked at life in a different way, just as our Chinese daughter views things quite differently than the others. Our son with Down Syndrome needed a challenging yet supportive education with no limits. Our two oldest needed a top music education along with solid academics. Princeton was clearly the best option for our diverse needs. Princeton has met our expectations and given us much more. As my children grow I feel that they have become the people they are today because of the education they have received from the amazing teachers and staff. It is now time for us to support the district that has given us so much and has asked for so little. The buildings have served us well but we must invest in the future. Please help continue Princeton’s excellent tradition by voting ‘yes’ on May 4. Janet Maine Indian Bluff Lane Sharonville

What is Princeton’s plan

To: Princeton High School Principal Mr. William Sprankles and staff, Superintendent of Princeton School District Dr. Gary Pack and Princeton School Board, Princeton business community at large, Princeton families and friends: Death can be difficult for us to understand, especially when it is sudden. We all begin to feel different emotions, shock, sadness,

confusion and even some anger. What is the most important is that the Sawyer-Smith family recognize that Princeton High School staff and student body supported and walked with us, in the death of my son, Ryan Anthony Sawyer-Smith. You know it’s been said, it’s easy to sit up and take notice! What is difficult is to stand up and take action! The Sawyer-Smith family would like to thank the Princeton School District for your kindness and support during a very difficult time for our family. It gave us all much comfort, knowing that we didn’t have to ask for anything, because you or someone on your staff had already taken care of it – right down to the last detail. As a school district, your staff stood up and took action in our time of grief in the death of my son. We cannot say enough for all that you did and the manner in which you did it! Everyone in Cincinnati understands that Princeton Education is incredible, but more needs to know more about the life skills that’s instilled in each and every child in this district. That is one of many things that distinguish this district from all others when discussing success. As a family we would never hesitate to recommend your high school of the “Princeton School District” to anyone. Again, the love, professionalism, and the courtesy extended by you and your staff were greatly appreciated by all. If we had a thousand tongues we could not thank you enough. Boris L. Smith West Kemper Road Springdale

expire on Jan. 1, 2011, now is not the time for Princeton City Schools to be asking for a tax increase. The district would like you to believe that federal stimulus money is being used to build the proposed new middle school and high school. This is not free government money. It is bond money that taxpayers must pay back in full, plus interest, in the next 37 years. This tax increase is in addition to the taxes we’re currently paying for the eight elementary schools. Six of these schools are not even full. In addition to these tax increases, Princeton will need (according to Dr. Pack) an operational levy sometime in 2012. Does it make sense fiscally for Princeton to build two more new schools knowing they don’t have adequate funds to operate them? Why hasn’t Princeton included this information in any of its literature? Why isn’t Princeton asking for an operational levy along with the bond and permanent improvement levy? Could it be because Princeton knows voters would never approve of such massive tax increases? If an operational levy fails in 2012, Princeton (according to Tom O’Neill) will face more cuts in programs and teacher layoffs. Is this any way to start a new middle school and high school? According to the recent letters written to the Tri-County Press, it is quite evident that the Princeton students are thriving and receiving excellent education in their current buildings. Let’s keep Princeton City School taxes low. Lori Radcliff Giverny Boulevard Evendale

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Do you agree with President Obama’s decision to open more coastal waters to oil and gas exploration? Why or why not? “Obama made that decision about offshore drilling purely to help his sagging poll numbers. He knows that exploring and drilling for oil and gas is very popular with the American people. “But he also knows that his administration has many loopholes that can be used down the road to prevent drilling in those very same areas. “This is very deceptive, but something I have come to expect from him. And, in a related action, which did not get nearly the same amount of press, he put other areas off limits for exploration. “Our continued national decision to ignore much of our oil and gas reserves and to fail to produce more nuclear energy is tragic. “It will produce higher energy costs, higher unemployment, and higher inflation, but far worse, it may cost American lives if we ever get into a war where our overseas energy sources are denied us. This is the definition of insanity.” T.H.

“The only valid reason is that he is placating the Republicans in Congress. While I personally am not against legitimate drilling in known preserves, the amount of oil is negligible to the total we use. This may take some of the focus off greater efficiencies and renewable alternatives.” J.Z.

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“I think, unfortunately, that this is a politically motivated decision,

“If President Obama actually did open more coastal waters for oil and gas exploration that’s good news. However, I heard claims that while he gave more with one hand he reduced even more with the other. “American companies have the know-how to safely recover oil from the ocean depths without harming the environment. They can also do the same in the Alaskan wilderness.” R.V.

in Obama’s effort to bring all together. Studies by the Petroleum Institute and other organizations show that with current and forecast usage rates of petroleum, we will run out sometime in the next twenty years. “The reserves in Alaska, and in the coastal areas on the continental shelf are predicted by knowledgeable geologists to provide a very small amount of reserves needed compared to oil from shale, South America, and Russian imports as alternatives to the Middle East, which are quickly disappearing. “I visit Santa Barbara, Calif., occasionally, and always notice the offshore drilling rigs and the oily debris on the public beach of one of America’s most exclusive and beautiful cities. There is always a significant danger when off-shore drilling of storms or other catastrophic events causing widespread environmental damage of a great magnitude. “While much of us are enthusiastic about wind and solar power, it will take 10 to 20 years for us to see real viability in that area. “Meanwhile, to meet our increasing power demands in America, we need to go with a new generation of nuclear power, that provides great design and operational efficacy as well as security and fuel recycling. “All of Canada’s nuclear power

“What’s in it for me?” This was the question asked at a recent community meeting regarding the upcoming Princeton City School bond issue by a man who sends his children to a private or parochial school. Other than increased property values, what benefit would this man receive by voting for this levy? I, too, have a child in a private, Catholic, all-girls high school and I highly value religious education and am blessed that I am able to provide my daughter with a religious-based education. Though it requires substantial sacrifices to pay the tuition and fees, this is my priority. I also have a child who attends Evendale Elementary, one of the elementary schools in the Princeton City School District. I always assumed that any children of mine would have a Catholic education, just as my parent’s provided for me when I was growing up. However, life doesn’t always turn out as planned. My son has autism. I thank God every day that we live in the Princeton City School District and that my child attends Evendale Elementary. The teachers and staff at Evendale Elementary have become our second family. They truly are as invested in my son’s development – social, academic, personal – as I am. I can honestly say that they love my little boy. They have celebrated every accomplishment with us and have mourned every set back. When he started at Evendale Elementary my son could not speak. Through the hard work of his teacher, aide, speech therapist, occupational therapist and physical therapist, he spoke his first words at the age of four. Yes, I know this is their “job”,

but it is obviously so much more to these caring professionals. They have comforted me many times when I have broken down in tears Alison O’Neill and encouraged Community me when I have defeated. Press guest feltNot only columnist have they taught my son how to read and write and add and subtract, they were there every morning for his first four years of school, helping both of us when he was crying and upset about going to school and every afternoon when he was crying and upset about leaving school. His teachers even taught him how to give a hug. Now a third-grader, every morning the office staff tries to get my son to say “good morning” and they are thrilled every time that he complies and are understanding when he doesn’t. Every teacher and staff person at Evendale Elementary knows my son and many will stop me in the hall to tell me of a recent accomplishment or small victory. When those of you who send your children to private or parochial school are considering whether to vote for this levy, please consider that you may someday be unable to send your child (or your future children or grandchildren) to such a school. It could be the loss of a job, an illness, injury or disability that makes a private or parochial school simply not an option. So when you ask, “What’s in it for me?” when thinking about voting for the Princeton City School Levy on May 4, please think of my son and remember that but for the grace of God go I.

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“I never thought I would find myself agreeing with any decision made by Mr. Obama, but in this case, I do. We must not overlook any potential source of energy at this point in time, and if this can be done with minimal impact on the environment, I’m all for it.” Bill B. “I agree wholeheartedly! But only if all drilling operations, contracts and – most importantly – employees are issued to companies and people in the United States. “Minimizing our dependence on foreign oil suppliers should be a very high priority for us until we can begin developing alternate sources of energy. “When plans were made to open huge wind-powered energy fields out west, I was horrified to learn the U.S. companies issued these enormous contracts farmed most of the work building the giant windmills to overseas companies

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Robert Clopton Jr. thanked Loveland Symmes firefighters and paramedics for their response after he was hit by a truck in April 2008 on the second anniversary of the accident. From left, Lieutenant Steve Money, Firefighter Paramedic Clay Morton, Firefighter Paramedic Rick Dunn, Robert Clopton, Jr., Firefighter Paramedic Andy Huber and Deputy Chief Brian Dowers. Not pictured, but on the call, Chief Otto Huber, District Chief Harold Gregory, Assistant Chief Tom Turner, Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, Firefighter Paramedic Wes Dendler, Firefighter EMT Jim Polce and Firefighter Paramedic Brian Dutlinger.

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Deputy Chief Brian Dowers with the Loveland Symmes Fire Department said one of the most rewarding parts of his job is being able to see how patients he treated have recovered. He got the chance when Robert Clopton, Jr., a man who was struck by a truck while accepting a delivery at a Symmes Township business April 1, 2008, came in to thank Dowers and other emergency responders on the second anniversary of the accident for their hand in getting him to the emergency room within a half hour of the call. “I wanted to thank them all,” Clopton said. “They go unrecognized a lot.” Clopton, who lives in Mt. Washington, had very serious injuries resulting from the accident. He said his recovery is still a “work in progress,” but he has many

“I wanted to thank them all. They go unrecognized a lot.” Robert Clopton, Jr. saved by Loveland Symmes emergency responders April 1, 2008, after being hit by a truck

family members and friends who have come together to support him. He said a few friends even organized a fundraiser for him. “You see the good in people when you’re hurt,” Clopton said. Dowers, who has been a part of the Symmes Loveland Fire Department for 21 years, said it’s not often that he can meet a trauma patient that he helped. “It makes (the department) feel good to see that support he received. He came out a winner,” Dowers said. “We do our part for the little bit of time we’re with them.”

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Flower show

Cincinnati Horticultural Society is presenting the Cincinnati Flower Show Opening Night Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Symmes To w n s h i p Park, 11600 Lebanon Road, Symmes Township. The flower show, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 17-25, is a world-class horticultural event with hundreds of landscapers, growers, floral designers and artists. The cost is: $25 two-day pass; $20, $15 advance; $2 ages 3-15. Parking: $8 valet, $4. Call 683-6644 or visit www.cincyflowershow.com.

School open house

The Art Institute of OhioCincinnati is hosting an open house at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, 8845 Governor’s Hill Drive, Suite 100, Symmes Township. Attendees are invited to learn more about school’s programs, discuss educational goals, tour facilities and learn about tuition scholarship opportunities. The event

is free. Call 833-2430 or visit www.artinstitutes.edu/cincinnati.

Learn about weather

Hamilton County Park District is hosting the program “Severe Weather in Ohio” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. It is a naturalist-led program all about severe weather events in Ohio and the science behind them. The event is free, a vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

Poetry workshop

Grailville Education and Retreat Center is hosting “Giving Your Poems Roots and Wings” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland. It is a panel discussion with poets Richard Hague, Leah Maines, Robert and Elizabeth Murphy, Lynn Robbins and Valerie Chronis Bickett. The poetry workshop, by donation, begins at 3:30 p.m. Bring five copies on up to three poems. The cost is $15. Registration is required. Call 683-2340 or visit www.grailville.org.

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Local volunteers at Tender Mercies include, left to right, front row, Carrie Heyd, Becky Johnson, Madeleine Johnson, Nathan Sullivan, Emily Sullivan, and Diane Decker. Back row, Joe Heyd, Scott Perry, Nathanial Johnson, Lisa Perry, Patricia Sullivan, and Tom Sullivan.

Families fall in love with volunteering

At 7 p.m. on Friday, April 30, Tender Mercies Inc. will celebrate 25 years of providing for people who are mentally disabled and homeless. You are invited to join the founders and board members for dinner at The Bell Event Centre, 444 Reading Road, so mark your calendars. Diane Decker is the endowment gift director at Tender Mercies. They’ve come a long way. There were times they couldn’t make payroll. Their lean staff accounts for only 11 percent of administrative costs, versus the customary 25 percent. From the intake person to the community resource manager, everyone does a superlative job. I asked Diane if she could get some of the Tender Mercies volunteers together from our reading area, and boy, did she ever come through. I expected three or four ladies to be at her Wyoming home, and just look at who was present! Even Buddy, her Papillon dog, attended. Each month these volunteers cook meals for 60 residents. All live in Wyoming, and attend Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University, where Becky Johnson’s religious training prompted her to serve at Tender Mercies. The parents wanted to give a social justice component to their children’s lives. Lisa Perry and her sons Drew and Eric fell in love with volunteering at Tender Mercies and suggested it to

other families. There was an immediate payoff when the children personally connected with the residents and the residents reciprocated their affection. Evelyn It was hard for Perkins Becky and Lisa to so many people Community feed by themselves, so Press Patricia Sullivan volcolumnist unteered three years ago. Her husband, Tom, and children Emily and Nathan made it a family affair. Interestingly, Patricia’s parents lived at the Dayton State Hospital Mental Hospital when they first married and he was a physician there working off his student loans. Both Patricia and Tom are psychologists. Mother and daughter, Diana and Carrie Heyd began volunteering at Patricia’s behest. The group takes turns cooking and serving each month, purchasing all the food, tableware and paper goods, etc with their own money. They try to steer away from fast foods, cooking ribs and spiral sliced ham. The Fourth of July cookout included pies, ice cream and brownies. To keep cold foods cold, they bring ice cubes from their home refrigerators. There is no kitchen facility at Tender Mercies, so they prepare every-

thing at home and bring it ready for the dining room table. Imagine the personal time sacrificed. Residents generally love the meals, but will certainly let them know when they don’t. Becky compares meal times to the biblical story of the loaves and fishes. When word spreads that there is something good to eat, extra people show up and it looks as if there won’t be enough. Miraculously, they never come up short. Sometimes Becky, husband Steve and children Nathanial and Madeleine arrive home after working at Tender Mercies and find they haven’t even prepared their own supper. Residents love to play cards, and some groups come to play with them. Others contribute their time for yoga and table tennis, or to teach guitar or a foreign language. Their wish list includes items ranging from twin bed linen, to tooth brushes, model kits and VCRs. The resident store needs things like soda and packaged snacks. Please go to www.tendermerciesinc.org or call 721-8666 and see if there is anything you can contribute. 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.

Cincinnati Zoo takes gold for green The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden recently announced the Vine Street Village Pavilion and transportation hub received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) NC Gold certification – the second-highest rating awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This new Metro hub is incorporated into the Vine Street parking lot and is the first LEED-certified

hub in the nation. This new, green transportation hub helps to not only maintain the Cincinnati Zoo’s reputation as the greenest zoo in the country but also highlights the venture of Metro to make Cincinnati a greener city. “Metro plays a vital part in our community’s efforts to protect the environment,” said Marilyn Shazor, Metro’s CEO. “We would like to extend

our sincere thanks to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and for partnering with us on Metro’s first LEED-certified transit hub.” This is the zoo’s third LEED award and their first LEED Gold certification. The Cincinnati Zoo is the first zoo in the country with multiple LEED projects. The Cincinnati Zoo recently was

awarded LEED NC Platinum certification for its Historic Vine Street Village. The zoo’s first LEED-certified building (and the first Silver-certified building in Cincinnati) was its Harold C. Schott Education Center, which opened in 2006. To learn more about how to “Go Green,” log on to www.cincinnatizoo.org and click on “Saving the Earth.”

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April 14, 2010

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 1 5

ART EXHIBITS

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Venus and Mars, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. Plus-level square and round dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Wyoming.

HOME & GARDEN

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, 22 Triangle Park Drive. Pick up a kit to test the soil in your yard or garden. Test results instruct landowner on exactly how much fertilizer to apply for optimum plant growth. Often this information saves money and can reduce the amount of fertilizer applied. Price increases to $12 after June 15. $10. 7727645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale.

MUSIC - BLUES

Sonny Moorman Group, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. Free. 772-1500. Woodlawn.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

Once On This Island, 7:30 p.m. Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road. Matthews Auditorium. Musical based on the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. $20 family package-2 adults and 2 students; $7, $5 students and seniors. Through April 17. 8641503. Sharonville. F R I D A Y, A P R I L 1 6

ART EXHIBITS

Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming. A Mixed Media Menagerie, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Global Lead Art Gallery, 366-8344. Sharonville.

CIVIC

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash.

EDUCATION

What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, 9402 Towne Square Ave. Presentation series for parents and caregivers on reading, comprehension development and current research. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 531-7400. Blue Ash.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Piazza Discepoli Glendale, 23 Village Square. $10. 7716611; www.piazzadiscepoli.com. Glendale. Business Bites, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Apsara Restaurant, $16.95 plus tax and gratuity. 554-1040. Blue Ash.

HOME & GARDEN

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

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

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

NATURE

The Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati Travel Series, 7:30 p.m. The Many Colors of Nova Scotia. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Photos from various regions of the world along with commentary. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-5275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. The Many Colors of Nova Scotia, 7:30 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Sharon Centre. Barb Farber presents a mixture of the past and present of one the Maritime Islands.Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

Once On This Island, 7:30 p.m. Princeton High School, $20 family package-2 adults and 2 students; $7, $5 students and seniors. 864-1503. Sharonville.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Swing Canaries Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Tossed salad, fried chicken, seasoned wedge potatoes, corn and fruit cobbler. Followed by music by Raison D’Etre. $10, $7.50 members with registration by April 14. Presented by Springdale Parks and Recreation. 346-3910. Springdale.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Women’s Separation/Divorce Support, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Comprehensive Counseling Services Inc. 10999 Reed Hartman Hwy, For women. Open to any age, if you are thinking about divorce, divorcing or already divorced. With licensed facilitator. $35 per week. Registration required. 543-4144. Blue Ash. S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 1 7

BENEFITS

Denim and Diamonds, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike. Includes trivia, barbeque dinner, dessert, silent auction and more. Benefits programs of The Valley Temple and Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Cincinnati. Ages 18 and up. $25. Reservations required. 761-3555; www.valleytemple.com. Wyoming.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Yoga Class for Men, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Evendale Village Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road. Activity Room. Learn and practice techniques with Roger Null. Book available for purchase. $70, $12 oneday drop-in. Registration required. Presented by Roger Null and Dan Erdman. 755-0963. Evendale.

FARMERS MARKET

Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.

FILMS

Sharonville Family Cinema, 6 p.m. “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.” Rated PG. Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road. All ages. $2; free ages 2 and under. Tickets must be purchased at Sharonville Community Center prior to show. Presented by Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department. Through May 8. 563-2895. Sharonville.

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HEALTH / WELLNESS

Free Rape Awareness Seminar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Village of Woodlawn Community Center, 10050 Woodlawn Blvd. Practical approach to sexual assault prevention featuring instruction on topics dealing with: self defense, safety tips, courage, emotional control and heightened awareness. Free. Registration required by April 10. Presented by Woodlawn Police and Glendale Police. 771-8480. Woodlawn.

MUSIC - BLUES

Natalie Wells Band, 9 p.m. Black Angus Burgers & Brews, 10575 Chester Road. 772-1500. Woodlawn. John Redell, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road. Solo Blues. 771-4888. Sharonville.

MUSIC - R&B

Night for the Grown and Classy, 9 p.m. Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road. With DJ Ghost spinning the Rhythm and Blues, and Motown sounds. No sportswear. Grown, classy and sexy attire required. For 25 years and up.$10, $5 before 11 p.m.; free before 10 p.m. 742-5483; http://www.rhinoslive.com. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER

Once On This Island, 7:30 p.m. Princeton High School, $20 family package-2 adults and 2 students; $7, $5 students and seniors. 864-1503. Sharonville.

SCHOOLS

Open House, 10:30 a.m. The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, 8845 Governor’s Hill Drive. Suite 100, Attendees invited to learn more about school‚Äôs programs, discuss educational goals, tour facilities and learn about tuition scholarship opportunities. Free. Presented by The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati. Through May 22. 833-2430; www.artinstitutes.edu/cincinnati. Symmes Township. S U N D A Y, A P R I L 1 8

AUDITIONS

The Last Race, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. High concept stuio motion picture benefiting American Cancer Society. Need 671 volunteer cast members including extras. All ages (very few roles for aegs 14 and under), all ethnic backgrounds (Hispanic and Middle Eastern strongly encouraged to audition) all body types with specific need for female body builders, muscular men ages 18-35 with dark, heavy body hair. May be domestic and international travel. Contains mature subject matter. Presented by David Garrison Productions. davidgpro@gmail.com. Sharonville.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

A Tribute to our Veterans, 4 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse-Indian Hill, 8100 Given Road. Village residents share memories of their military experiences. Includes dinner. Presented by Indian Hill Historical Society. 8911873; www.indianhill.org. Indian Hill.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Heritage Village Museum, $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

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

PROVIDED.

Hamilton County Park District is hosting the program “Severe Weather in Ohio,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, in Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. It is a naturalist program all about severe weather events in Ohio and the science behind them. The event is free; a vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275 or visit www.greatparks.org.

NATURE

Slime Time, 2 p.m. Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road. Hike and search for toads, salamanders and slugs. Make and take home slime. Family friendly. $4 family. Registration required online by April 13. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - THEATER

The Garden of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, 3 p.m. Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Reading and Glendale-Milford roads, Featuring Playhouse’s Touring Company. Free-flowing adaptation of the Kipling classic, a comedy about sharing and cooperation. Part of Playhouse Off the Hill Series. Ages 4 and up. $5. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 6888400. Evendale.

SHOPPING

Cincinnati Music Collectors’ Convention, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road. Music show and sale. Phonograph records, CDs, DVDs, tapes and music related items. $3, free ages 11 under with adult. Presented by Alpha Records & Music. 317-882-3378. Blue Ash. M O N D A Y, A P R I L 1 9

ART EXHIBITS

A Mixed Media Menagerie, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Global Lead Art Gallery, 366-8344. Sharonville.

COMMUNITY DANCE

Contra Dance, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Ave. Wear soft-soled shoes. No partner needed. Beginner’s workshop 7:30 p.m. $4, $1 ages 20 and under, free for newcomers. Presented by Cincinnati Contra Dancers. 859-291-6197; www.cincinnaticontradance.org. Wyoming.

DANCE CLASSES

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

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ART EXHIBITS Paintings and Found Object Sculptures, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A.R.T. Gallery, Free. 6621998. Wyoming. A Mixed Media Menagerie, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Global Lead Art Gallery, 366-8344. Sharonville.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

FOOD & DRINK

Springdale Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting, noon-1 p.m. Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave. Visitors welcome. 459-1491. Springdale.

EDUCATION

What Parents Should Know about Reading and Comprehension Development, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center, Free. Registration required. 531-7400. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Walgreens Evendale, 3105 Glendale Milford Road. Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300. Evendale.

OPEN MIC

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

AppleSiders Apple Computer User Group Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike. Wellness Center. Presented by AppleSiders. 741-4329; www.applesiders.com. Springdale. Wine Tasting, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Greenacres Arts Center, 8400 Blome Road. Includes food and wine pairings, silent auction and a docent-led tour of the English Norman-style mansion. Benefits Oyler School in Lower Price Hill. $100. Reservations required. Presented by Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine. winedownwednesdayoyler@gmail.com; www.hydeparkgourmet.com. Indian Hill.

HOME & GARDEN

Soil Fertility Testing Kits, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, $10. 772-7645; www.hcswcd.org. Springdale. Vermicomposting, 6:30 p.m. Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike. Learn how to turn veggie trimmings into compost with the assistance of a few hundred worms. Create and take home a healthy worm bin. Adults. $28, vehicle permit required. Registration required online by April 14. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

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

FASHION SHOWS

Sprinkle of Spring Fashions, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road. Boutique opens at 10 a.m. Fashion show starts at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Fashions by Dillard’s. Benefits The Salvation Army Camp SWONEKY. $40. Reservations required. Presented by Salvation Army. 248-0033; www.salvationarmycincinnati.org. Madeira.

FESTIVALS

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. Jewish folk and contemporary Israeli music by Dganit Daddo, international singing star. Includes Israeli market with 20 Israeli artists, Israeli food and children’s activities. Free. Presented by Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. 985-1539; www.jewishcincinnati.org. Amberley Village.

MUSIC - BIG BAND

PROVIDED

Kings Island opens for the season on Saturday, April 17, with its newest attraction, Planet Snoopy. The collection of “Peanuts”themed rides for all ages include four children’s roller coasters, a live stage show and Peanuts’ characters’ meet and greets. Pictured is the “Race for Your Life Charlie Brown” ride. The park has another new ride, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, an interactive family attraction. Hours for Saturday, April 17, are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the park closed Sunday. The park re-opens Friday, April 23 for weekend operation. Daily operation begins May 21. Go to www.visitkingsisland.com. for ticket prices.

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, 7 p.m. Princeton High School, 11080 Chester Road. Matthew’s Auditorium. With Gordon Goodwin‚Äôs Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz ensemble, celebrates and personifies the best of the big band tradition combining a myriad of styles: Latin, blues, swing, classical, hard-hitting jazz and more. $35-$45. Reservations required. Presented by Princeton High School Jazz. 864-1560; http://www.gordongoodwin.com/. Sharonville.

PROVIDED

See Elmo, Zoe and Big Bird sing and dance during Sesame Street Live’s touring production of “Elmo’s Green Thumb,” an adventure and lesson about the ecosystem. It is at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16; 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17; and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the Bank of Kentucky Center. Tickets are $12-$27, plus a $2 facility fee. Opening night tickets are $12, plus a $2 facility fee. For information, call 859-442-2652; visit www.sesamestreetlive.com. For tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Life

Tri-County Press

April 14, 2010

A twist on the ‘Ten Commandments of Marriage’

The Rev. Ed Young, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, wrote a book titled “The Ten Commandments of Marriage.” I never read the Rev. Young’s book but I enjoyed his commandment titles. I expand on them with my own reflections. 1. Thou shalt not be a selfish pig. The worst enemy in any relationship is our selfishness – that my feelings count and yours don’t; that you are here to serve me and make me happy; that if anything goes wrong, it’s your fault, not mine. The opposite of selfishness is love. A good indication that love is present is when the welfare and satisfaction of another person comes to mean as much to me as my own. 2. Though shalt cut the apron stings. When a wedding takes place in a

church, another ceremony t a k e s place right below in the couples psybaseFather Lou chic ment. The Guntzelman g r o o m Perspectives u n c o n sciously transfers to his bride the qualities and faults of his mother – and expects to find them hereafter in his bride. The bride, transfers over to the groom the qualities and faults of her dad. The unconscious basement ceremony is not ideal. The most ideal situation happens when each spouse recognizes these parental transferences, cuts loose from them, and works to come to know the uniqueness of their own spouse.

3. Thou shalt continually communicate. The average married couple actively communicate about 27 minutes a week. Yet, “Unless we are fully known, we cannot be fully loved.” And how else do we become authentically known unless we let the other know of our fears, hopes, dreams, anxieties, insufficiencies, etc.? We’re usually afraid because we expect rejection. That’s a possibility. But the risk is worth taking to finally come to be loved for who and what we are. 4. Thou shalt make conflict thy ally. Disagreements are not catastrophes. They are to be expected occasionally when two separate and unique persons form a relationship. Differences are opportunities to communicate, understand, compromise and solidify the relationship. The absence of

conflict demonstrates that either the relationship isn’t important enough or that both individuals are too insecure to risk disagreement. 5. Though shalt avoid the quicksand of debt. Money, especially in our culture, can become a bone of contention, an instrument of power, a constant worry, an expression of selfishness, and a destroyer of more important realities. Prudent spending flows from a responsible maturity on the part of both spouses. 6. Thou shalt flee sexual temptations – online and otherwise. Sexual pleasure is wonderful, but it speaks of spiritual and personal realities far more profound than feeling good. To seek sexual pleasure independently of my spouse and my sense of commitment to her/him, is more an adoles-

cent trait than that of an adult. The interpenetration of hearts and souls requires lifelong fidelity. 7. Thou shalt forgive your mate 490-plus times. The 490 number comes from the biblical admonition to forgive not only seven times, but seventy times seven. One of marriages primary purposes is to teach us how to forgive. It is a manifestation of love. 8. Thou shalt keep the home fires burning. Building a good marriage and a good log fire are similar. At first, the paper and kindling make a brilliantly burning blaze. Then the first blaze dies down and you wonder if the fire will fizzle out and leave you in the dark. You blow on it and fan it for all you’re worth. Sometimes the smoke billows out and almost chokes you or brings tears to your

eyes. But if the materials are good and you invest enough time and energy and interest, the solid logs catch and the fire continues. 9. Thou shalt begin again and again. Nothing in this world that is worthwhile occurs suddenly. If a solid love relationship is really desired and valued, we are willing to go for it again and again. 10. Thou shalt build a winning team. It takes two to build a successful marriage, but only one to destroy it. All of the above are seen as teamwork issues by both spouses. And a good team reaches the goal. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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due to the grade of the yard, I have a swamp out here for at least a week at a time,” said Frisby. “It became a problem and I let them know. They came out, looked at it, and told me the grade works. Basically, they’re going to keep it how it is,” he said. Frisby told the builder he contacted me and said now the builder is much more cooperative. The company has agreed to hire an engineer to assess the driveway and sidewalk problem. The company will now rely on the engineer to come up with a proposal to keep the concrete from collaps-

trucks and just regular cars. Gravity is going to collapse it.” he said. Frisby complained, “The builder just plans to shovel gravel underneath my driveway and that’s how they’re going to fix it. I’m not happy with that at all.” He said that gravel needs to be compacted in order to properly support the concrete. Another concern is a white chalk-like substance that’s appeared in many areas on the brick around the house. Frisby wants to know what that substance is, what’s caused it, and how to get rid of it for good. Yet another issue concerns the grading of the backyard. When it rains, water pools in the yard and doesn’t drain away. “After any rain or snow,

making it very difficult for me, which is why I c a l l e d you,” he said. Howard Ain m Oa j no er Hey Howard! p r o b l e m pointed out by his father, Dave, and others, has to do with the concrete driveway and sidewalk – they’re suspended in air in several places. “We’re 8 feet straight out this way and there’s absolutely nothing underneath holding it up. There should be compacted gravel underneath the concrete,” said Frisby’s father. “It’s just a matter of time before all this just collapses from the weight of vehicles,

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The warm weather is bringing out homebuyers and new home sales are expected to be up this year. But, if you’re in the market for a new house you need to know how to protect yourself before you buy. Josh Frisby bought a brand new house in Morrow and moved in last December. Although he loves the house, he says the builder has been reluctant to correct problems he’s found. “The house is great, but obviously there are some issues that need to be dealt with. I’m trying to give the builder the benefit of the doubt to take care of these issues,” said Frisby. “Some things they are taking care of, and some things they’re giving me the runaround on. They’re

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Life

April 14, 2010

Roll out a tasty teatime with asparagus I was right in the middle of making bean soup from leftover Easter ham when I got the call from friends Butch and Char Castle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re g o i n g m o r e l hunting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; want us to pick you up?â&#x20AC;? Within five minRita utes, I was Heikenfeld waiting at Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen the edge of the driveway with my favorite morel-hunting basket in hand. (Yes, I did turn off the bean soup). Now I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you where we looked, since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as secret as knowing where to find ginseng, but I will tell you it was one vigorous workout, climbing up to the crest of the wooded hill. We found everything BUT morels: wild flowers in abundance: spring beauties, bloodroot, trilliums, violets, phlox, Dutchmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breaches, and wild edibles like garlic mustard, onions, and ramps (wild leeks). It was just the mental spring tonic I needed. (And we will go back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we morel hunters never give up). When I got home, I found a bonus near the

fencerow: wild asparagus. I added that to what I picked out of our asparagus patch and plan to make these yummy asparagus rolls.

Promont Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asparagus rolls

Just looking at the photo will have you running to the kitchen to make these. Mary Ann Benoski, tea coordinator at the Milford, Ohio, museum, shared this recipe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of my favorite sandwich recipes this time of year,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mary Ann and staff have afternoon teas at Promont House and volunteers prepare the food. Beautifully presented on fine china, their afternoon tea is not to be missed. They provide a docent guided tour included in the price of the tea ($20; luncheon $25). Mary Ann said tea cuisine â&#x20AC;&#x153;includes something chocolate, something crunchy and something gooey.â&#x20AC;? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a memorable time taking tea at this Victorian mansion once occupied by Ohio Gov. John Pattison and family, and the profits from the teas help the upkeep of the museum. To make reservations, call 513-248-0324 or log onto www.milfordhistory.net.

14 asparagus spears steamed tender-crisp in salted water, set aside on paper towels. 5 oz. extra sharp Cheddar, grated coarse 5 oz. Pepper Jack, grated coarse 3 â &#x201E;4 cup mayonnaise 1 â &#x201E;4 cup finely diced bottled roasted red pepper, and reserve enough 2-inch slices for garnish on sandwich folds. (Rinse and pat dry all first) Combine everything but asparagus in a mixing bowl with hand held mixer set on medium-low speed.

Assembly:

14 slices Pepperidge Farm white bread (crust removed) Place slices of bread between sheets of waxed paper and flatten slightly with rolling pin. Spread each slice with a rounded tablespoon of cheese mixture, top with asparagus spear (trimmed the length of bread slice from corner to corner). Fold opposite corners together over spear overlapping and garnish with two strips of roasted red peppers making an â&#x20AC;&#x153;X,â&#x20AC;? sealing down corners of bread slice. If necessary use tooth pick to secure until serving

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Asparagus rolls are a favorite treat this time of year for Mary Ann Benoski, tea coordinator at the Promont House Museum. and cover all sandwiches an even layer of pepper, with moist paper towels mozzarella, and onion, then until served. Chilling helps top with another slice of to tighten the flattened rolls. bread. Brush with olive oil. Place that side face down on Panini with mozzarella, griddle and brush top with prosciutto and peppers olive oil. Weight sandwichNever one to throw left- es down with heavy skillet overs away, I made these (or not, if you use a panini grilled sandwiches from left- press) and brown a few over Ciabiatta bread, some minutes on each side. prosciutto I had left from an antipasto tray, and the last From readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kitchens of the roasted red peppers Kudos for Ruth Lyons from the freezer. coffee cake: Dave Weller, a Feel free to augment Villa Hills, Ky., reader, said these with more filling, or heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made the Ruth Lyons use whatever cheese, meat, coffee cake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you like a etc. you have on hand. You moist cinnamon coffee can hardly go wrong! cake, that would be your cake. The cake is easy to Thin slices of crusty Italmake. It has become a ian bread favorite at my in-laws for Prosciutto (or other ham) Easter brunch.â&#x20AC;? Roasted red pepper strips Mozzarella slices Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thinly sliced red onion certified culinary professional. E-mail columns@community Preheat grill pan or gridpress.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchenâ&#x20AC;? dle over medium high. Make sandwiches: 2 to 3 in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356. slices prosciutto topped with

Kings Island has a new attraction in 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Planet Snoopy. The all-new Planet Snoopy boasts an elaborate collection of Peanutsthemed rides and attractions for every age, including more kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roller coasters (four) than any other amusement park in the world. Planet Snoopy will also feature a live stage show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlie Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hoedown,â&#x20AC;? and daily meetand-greet opportunities with Peanuts characters such as Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Snoopy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanuts are an international icon,â&#x20AC;? Kings Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vice President and General Manager Greg Scheid said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snoopy and his pals are instantly recognizable among children and adults alike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to have the Peanuts gang as part of the world-class thrills, fun and family entertainment for our guests.â&#x20AC;? Kings Island opens for weekend operation April 17 (the park is closed to the public April 18). Daily operation begins May 21. Discount tickets and season passes can be purchased online at www.visitkingsisland.com.

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Residents perform in ‘Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure’ er is a sixthgrader at The School and Performing Arts where she studies Drama and Music TheWalker atre. She participated in the 2009 STAR Program, and is excited to participate in the 2010 STAR program this summer. Walk-

BRIEFLY Illustrated lecture

Cincinnati Preservation Association is presenting “Famous Architects of Glendale,” an illustrated lecture by historian Beth Sullebarger, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The lecture will be held at

the historic First Presbyterian Church, 155 Fountain Ave., in Glendale. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Betts House Research Center. Suggested donation is $10 and reservations can be made by calling 721-4506.

Auditions for movie begin in April Following in the footsteps of three previous feature films, David Garrison Productions announces it has greenlighted preproduction for its latest high concept studio motion picture, “The Last Race.” Producers have scheduled two auditions for the film in Sharonville. They expect to cast more than 650 actors, including extras. Audition schedule: • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH 45246. • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Zappa Studios, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241. Despite plans to build several high tech sets and shoot on location in New York, New Mexico, California and Costa Rica, there is literally no budget for the production. All goods and services are donated for the film, so producers can give 100 percent of all proceeds to the American Cancer Society. This is only possible if there is no production debt. The zero budget formula was used successfully with previous feature projects by director Scott Wegener. The most recent, twice Emmy nominated “Beowulf: Prince of the

Geats,” shot in six states and Norway with more than 500 cast and crew members. That production helped launch several professional film careers. “The Last Race” will contain mature subject matter. Producers are looking for all ages (although there are very few roles for children under 15), all ethnic backgrounds (Hispanic and Middle Eastern strongly encouraged to audition) and all body types. Actors should bring copies of their headshots and resumes, and preferably be prepared with a monologue. Producers have a specific need for female body builders, muscular men ages 18-35 with dark, heavy body hair. There may become domestic and international travel. Crew members and those who just want to make a difference in the fight against cancer (without spending money) are also welcome. “The Last Race” is written, produced and directed by four-time Emmy Award winning filmmaker Scott Wegener. This is his fourth feature film. For more information, email Scott Wegener at davidgpro@gmail.com.

er has appeared in several productions at her school including “Charlotte’s Web,” “A Year With Frog and Toad” and “Trial of the Big Bad Wolf.” This is Walker’s first Children’s Theatre MainStage performance and she is extremely excited to be in it. In addition to performing, Walker enjoys volleyball, tennis and writing. Tom Sawyer is ideal for

family with children ages 5 and older. It will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16; at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 17; at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18; and at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24. Performances are at the Taft Theatre at 317 East Fifth St., downtown Cincinnati, 45202. Single tickets for each production are $20, $18, and $7 and are available by

calling the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 569-8080, ext. 10, or visit www.livenation.com or call 877-LYV-TIXS. Enjoy the Arts discounts are available. For group sales call the Children’s Theatre Box Office at 569-8080, ext. 10. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati also presents additional weekday performances of Tom Sawyer

Temple to host interfaith program Temple Sholom has set interfaith outreach as a major priority. As part of its inclusiveness efforts, the synagogue is striving to create an atmosphere of open discussion and mutual support for those who are living every day with issues related to families in interfaith situations and to welcome interfaith family members into its community. As part of its commitment to interfaith outreach, Temple Sholom is sponsoring a series of interfaith workshops and programs. These are open to the community and are especially for anyone who is part of an interfaith family where at least one member is Jewish, including partners, spouses, children or

any other family member. These programs are meant to provide opportunities to discuss interfaith issues, learn about Judaism and Jewish traditions, share experiences and have some fun. The next program is an interfaith shabbat program 10 a.m. Sunday, April 25, at Temple Sholom, 3100 Longmeadow Lane, Amberley Village. This program has been designed to provide education about the Shabbat service and Shabbat traditions for interfaith families. Call the office at 7911330 or e-mail office@templesholom.net to RSVP. “I have been working with interfaith couples for almost 30 years,” said Rabbi Rick Shapiro, interim

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Community

April 14, 2010

DEATHS

RELIGION

Virginia Mae Virden

Virginia Mae (nee Brady) Virden, 93, of Evendale and formerly of Sharonville died March 4. Survived by children, Charlene (Thomas J.) Bird of Philadelphia, Pa., Robert ( Linda) Virden of Bella Vista, Ark., Nancy (Alan) Schutte of Evendale and Don Virden of Palm Springs, Calif; grandchildren, Sharon, Suzanne, Michael, Rob, Kathy, Sam, David and Elizabeth; 15 great-grandchildren; and sibling, the Rev. Kenneth Brady. Preceded in death by husband, Robert M. Virden; parents, Thomas and Bertha (nee Weeks) Brady of Indianapolis, Ind.; and siblings, Walter, Harold, Thomas, Paul and Owen Brady, and Dorothy Born. Services were March 8 at the Sharonville United Methodist Church. Memorials to: Sharonville United Methodist Church, 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville, OH 45241.

Ascension Lutheran Church

The church is hosting the “Music at Ascension” chamber concert series at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 17, featuring Katherine Bergmann, soprano. Bergmann, a Chicago native, will present “An Evening of American Music.” For further information, contact David Bezona at 237-3636. The concert is free. A karate demonstration will highlight the Father-Son Evening Sunday, April 18. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the karate program follows. The community is invited. The last day for reservations is Wednesday, April 14. The cost for ages 5-11 is $4; for 12 and up it is $8. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288. Blue Ash Presbyterian Church The Fine Arts Fund is presenting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra string quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23. It is a concert for all ages. There will be an interactive question- and answer-session led by the musicians themselves. Child

care is not provided. The church is at 4309 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 791-1153.

Brecon United Methodist Church

Sunday Worship Services are 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. The church is at 7388 East Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.

Church by the Woods

The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible. The church conducts English as a Second Language classes Saturday mornings. If you need to learn English, or know someone who does, call 563-6447. The church is at 3755 Cornell Road, Sharonville; 563-6447; www.churchbythewoods.org.

Church of God of Prophecy

The church hosts Sunday School at

10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Summer Vacation Bible School will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 21-25; and 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 26-30. Registration is now open. Senior Men meet at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for lunch and fellowship. Women’s Potluck Salad Luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28. Gardening tips will be shared. All are welcome. The children’s musical is at 8:20 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 25. This year’s musical is “Good News Cruise.” Mom’s Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, and at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21. All moms are welcome. Children’s weekday groups meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with lunch and an afternoon session available on Tuesday. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families. Reservations can be made by calling the church. The church is located at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

Connections Christian Church

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

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)

VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

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

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

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

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

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

CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES (Disciples of Christ)

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

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

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

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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Contemporary Service 4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Township South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 923-3370 www.hopeonbluerock.org

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS 5921 Springdale Rd 1mi west of Blue Rock

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

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385-7024

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

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240

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Traditional Service: 9:30am ConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:15am Sunday School: 10:30am

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church

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

Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Rev Lyle Rasch, Pastor

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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am

Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30 Healing Service, last Sunday of the month at 5 pm "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

Sharonville United Methodist

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

3751 Creek Rd.

513-563-0117

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

FAITH TABERNACLE WORSHIP CENTER 6350 Springdale Rd. Cinti, OH

45247 513-741-8900 4 Miles West of Northgate Mall

Revival Services April 16,17, & 18 - 7PM Sunday School 10am Sunday 11am-6pm Wednesday Evening 7pm

Sonny Price, Pastor

Congregation Ohav Shalom

Congregation Ohav Shalom is hosting “Just’n Time…Tunes and Tales by Justin Miller” Sunday, April 25. The guitarist and mandolin player will perform a variety of music accompanied by a bass player and a percussionist. The concert starts at 7 p.m., but a cash wine bar and silent auction begin at 6:15 p.m. After Miller’s performance, guests

Epiphany United Methodist Church

Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.

Faith Christian Fellowship Church

Rock Church ministry for seventh through 12th grade meets the third Saturday of each month 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Features DJ, dancing, games, prizes and concessions. The church is at 6800 School St., Newtown; 271-8442.

Faith United Church of Christ

The church is hosting their Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. For more information, call 231-8285. The church is at 6886 Salem Road, Mount Washington; 231-8285.

First Baptist Church of Newtown

The church is hosting comedian and singer Scott Davis at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at the church. All are welcome. A free will offering will be accepted. The church is at 6944 Main St., Newtown; 561-5213.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free child care

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United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Meghan Howard, Pastor Church School for all ages 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.com

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“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Three Weekend Services! Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Rd (1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)

The church has contemporary worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The church is at 7421 East Galbraith Road, Madeira; 791-8348.

will be treated to an elegant dessert and coffee buffet. General admission is $25 when purchased in advance, and $30 at the door. To order tickets, send your check to Stephany Schechtman, 9440 Mapletop Lane, Loveland, OH 45140, or pay by credit card at www.ohavshalom.org. The synagogue is at 8100 Cornell Road, Montgomery; 489-3399.

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

Hartzell United Methodist

Sunday Worship Services are 9 and 10:30 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s School is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. Youth Groups, Bible Studies weekly; Childcare and Transportation provided. The church is at 8999 Applewood Drive, Blue Ash; 891-8527.

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

The church is offering weekly adult Sunday school classes and monthly mid-week contemplative services and labyrinth walks. Visit www.hydeparkchurch.com for dates, times and locations. Nursery care for infants is provided each Sunday from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. The church is at 1345 Grace Ave.; 871-1345.

Kenwood Fellowship Church

The church has a new contemporary worship service from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. The services will feature contemporary worship music in a relaxed atmosphere with biblical teaching that will resonate with the fast-paced lifestyles that many of us find ourselves in today. The church is at 7205 Kenwood Road; 891-9768.

Loveland United Methodist Church

Northminster Presbyterian Church

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

is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. The dates are: April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.

Loveland Presbyterian Church

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Northwest Community Church

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All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.

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The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sunday School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.

Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church

The church is hosting “Nurturing the

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

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

Nursery Provided

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

Pastor: Jessica Taft 385-9077 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am

Nursery Available/Handicap Access

Grief to Peace Monthly Gatherings Please join us for refreshments and a time set aside for YOU.

This will give you an opportunity to learn more about Grief and steps to take towards Peace. These gatherings will also allow you to spend time with others who understand what it means to lose an loved one. There are three convenient gatherings each month. If possible, please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you.

Gwen Mooney Funeral Home Reception Center

(located on the grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery)

4389 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45223 www.springgrove.org

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St Paul - North College Hill

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

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If you have an important collection of coins for sale and were smart enough not to take them to some motel room for a low offer, we hold a Rare Coin Auction every year in connection with the Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Expo, held in June at Sharonville Convention Center, and now in its 27th year. For a consultation please call Paul Padget at

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EVENDALE

Arrests/citations

Christopher Williams, 21, 11767 Lassiter Drive, passing bad checks at 10500 Reading Road, March 25. Mark Dukelow, 35, 4552 Schoolhouse Road, theft at 10510 Evendale Road, March 25.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging

Window of business broken at 2940 Glendale Milford Road, March 24.

Endangering children

Reported at 3000 Exxon Ave., March 24.

Passing bad check

Check returned due to insufficient funds at 1433 Glendale-Milford, March 24. Attempt made to pass forged check at 10485 Reading Road, March 29.

Theft

Attempt made at 2920 Glendale Milford Road, March 24. Computer valued at $898 removed at 2801 Cunningham, March 27. Reported internal theft from business at 10510 Evendale Road, March 29. Key valued at $1,000 removed at 10765 Reading Road, March 30.

SHARONVILLE

Arrests/citations

Shanedah Sills, 25, 549 Davis Road, domestic violence at 11090

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS EVENDALE

10586 Margate Terrace: Grippa Willene M. to Liggett Rachel E.; $168,000.

GLENDALE

10 Ward Lane: Canfield Robert R. to Jeffries Tyler C. & $350,000.

SHARONVILLE

10819 Lemarie Drive: Curtis Virginia M. to Evans Amanda S.; $127,500. 10836 Surfwood Lane: Snow Daniel S. & Lisa A. to Wilp Martin A.; $150,000. 10937 Ohio Ave.: Eichelbacher John F. to Federal Home Loan Mortgag; $44,000. 11160 Oak St.: Holley Barbara Ann to U.S. Bank National; $90,000. 3973 Creek Road: Davis Barbara A. to Owens Amy L.; $120,000. 5011 Gareth Lane: Wooley Kristine L. to Seaton Christopher R.; $132,000.

SPRINGDALE

11558 Rose Lane: Fatzinger Amy & Jerry Antonio Allen to U.S. Bank National; $82,000. 902 Summerfield Lane: Waterfall Victoria Reo LLC to Rogers Michael L.; $112,000.

WOODLAWN

1307 Timberland Drive: Commodore Eugene Jr. & Peggy A. to Hopkins Stephen J.; $133,900. 611 Sonora Court: Ing Bank Fsb to Freund Nathanael E.; $265,000.

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.

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POLICE REPORTS 11620 Chester Road, March 24.

About police reports

The Community Press obtains reports on file with local police departments. We publish the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. Following disposition of cases in the court system, individuals may supply The Community Press with documentation of the disposition for publication. To contact your local police department: • Indian Hill Rangers: Chief Chuck Schlie, 561-7000. Chester Road, March 28. Michael Davis, 35, 633 Forest Ave., possession at Econolodge, March 28. Yvonne Baker, 48, 360 Providence Way, domestic violence at Providence Way, March 26. Terry Willis, 37, 2958 W. McMickan, possession of drugs at 2301 Sharon Road, March 30. Andrew Solomon, 18, 4490 Edenton, drug abuse at Thornview, March 26. Joyce Mcqueen, 36, 2850 High Street, drug paraphernalia at

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

Reported at 7246 Fields Ertel, March 26.

Criminal damaging

Reported at 17 Yorktowne Drive, March 20.

Criminal trespassing

Reported at 312 Tarryton, March 27.

Disorderly conduct

Reported at 11424 Lebanon Road, March 28.

Theft

Reported at 4025 Sharon Park, March 29. Reported at 11727 Lebanon Road, March 27. Counterfeit currency passed at 1607 E. Kemper Road, March 27.

Theft, criminal damaging

Vehicle damaged and items of unknown value removed from vehicle at 2215 E. Sharon Road, March 25.

SPRINGDALE

Arrests/citations

Ciara Carter, 24, 3346 Waterfowl Lane, assault at I275, March 24. Tiffany Foster, 21, 873 Wade Walk, assault at I275, March 24. Danielle Davis, 18, 2414 Notthingham Road, assault at I275, March 24. Putrice Carter, 20, 3346 Waterfowl Lane, assault at I275, March 24. Jeffrey Binnion, 32, 6400 Cheviot Road, passing bad checks at 900

Sycamore, March 25. Juvenile Male, 16,, theft, drug abuse at 12006 Marwood, March 25. Harry Hedger, 24, 1403 Central Parkway, petty theft at 1100 Kemper Commons, March 26. Allah Jackson, 33, 30 Provident Drive, misuse of credit card at 637 Northland Blvd., March 27. Charles Bailey, 47, 2657 Firtree, theft at 12105 Lawnview Ave. ., March 29. Juliana Moxley, 29, 1242 Jeremy Court, petty theft at 11661 Princeton Pike, March 30. Douglas Neal, 38, 539 Brandon, petty theft at 1100 Kemper Commons, March 30.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

Residence entered and TV, laptop and jewelry valued at $1,800 removed at 1106 Chesterdale, March 27.

Criminal mischief

Eggs thrown at residence at 12091 Kenn Road, March 27.

From B6 Spiritual Development of the Child Using the Montessori Method,” a series of parent informational meetings. The classes will be offered at the church from 7 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday evening April 20 and 27. The focus of the classes will be on children between the ages of birth and 6 years old, examining the ways young children learn and explore materials that support their learning and discuss the role of adults in nurturing the child’s development. Classes will be led by Crystal Dahlmeier, Madeira-Silverwood director of children’s ministries. Dahlmeier has taught Montesorri classes both locally and internationally for more than 25 years. She was the lead teacher and principal of the Xavier University Montesorri Lab School, where she also taught graduate and undergraduate classes in early childhood and Montesorri education. She also directs a Montesorri teacher education program in Northern Kentucky. The church is at 8000 Miami Ave., Madeira; 791-4470.

New Church of Montgomery

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

River Hills Christian Church

Thriving Moms is a group for moms of infants through high school students; meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 5830371. The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.

The church is continuing the series “Meeting Jesus Along the Way.” On April 18, the sermon “Meeting Jesus Along the Way in 3-D-Jesus and Peter!” will be based on the scripture reading John 21:1-19.

St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Sunday School and childcare is provided for all services. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

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

Temple Sholom

The temple is hosting an Interfaith Shabbat Program at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 25. This program is designed to provide education about the Shabbat service and Shabbat traditions for interfaith families. Call the office at 7911330 or e-mail office@templesholom.net to RSVP. The temple is at 3100 Longmeadow Lane, Amberley Village; 791-1330.

Truelight Missionary Baptist Church

The church offers services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The pastor is Chris Mobley. The church is at 4311 Eastern Ave., Columbia Tusculum; 256-0132.

Zion Lutheran Church

Worship services are held weekly at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., both serv-

Theft

Vehicle entered at 800 Kemper Road, March 24. $3,200 removed from cabinet at 110 Boggs Lane, March 25. $20 in gas not paid for at 11620 Springfield Pike, March 25. Laptop valued at $4,825 removed at 110 Boggs Lane, March 25. Tires valued at $1,600 removed from vehicles at 85 Kemper Road, March 27. $23.85 in gas not paid for at 11620 Springfield Pike, March 27.

Reported at Kenn Road, March 23.

Domestic

Reported at Kemper Road, March 28.

Menacing

Reported at 11700 Princeton Pike, March 27.

Robbery

Victim threatened and $200 and phone charger taken at 11645 Chesterdale Road, March 24.

ices offer nursery care and children’s church is available for the 11 a.m. service. A variety of interesting Christian education opportunities are offered for young children, youth, high schoolers and adults at 9:45 a.m., between worship services each week. The church is at 1175 Birney Lane, Mount Washington; 231-2253.

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Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PS ORANGE CO, INC. HAS AN OPERATOR’S LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY STORED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS. MORE PARTICU LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Alexis Curtis - A016 9944 Daycrest Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45246 boxes, bags, totes, furniture; Krista Mccracken - A059 703 Heimert Cincinnati, OH 45215 boxes, bags, totes; Maria Merkle A063 509 Concord Ln. Sharonville, OH 45241 boxes, bags, totes, furniture; Kristen Johann - A124 3947 Bainbridge Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45241 boxes, bags, totes, furniture; Lamarcus Beckum - B018 101 Joliet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215 boxes, bags, totes, furniture; James A. Thornberry II - E043 6556 Hidden Knolls Ct. Dayton, OH 45449 furniture; Ronald Lemon E046 321 Wichman #2 Cincinnati, OH 45215 bedding, boxes, bags, totes, furniture; Cassandra Driscoll - F011 515 Debbie Dr. Victoria, TX 77905 furniture, tools; Judy Sharpe F012 2949 Kinwood Dr. Antioch, TN 37013 bedding, boxes, bags, totes, furniture; OPERATOR INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AT PUBLIC SALE AS FOLLOWS:DATE OF SALE: 4/29/10 TIME OF SALE: 11:00am LOCATION OF SALE: PUBLIC STORAGE #20423 3677 E Kemper Rd Sharonville, OH 45241. 1551135

PUBLIC SALE DIANE PENMAN LANGDON 2222 FARM RD CINCINNATI, OH 45237 # 129 ROOM AQUARIUMS STORAGE TUBS DISPLAY JACKIE UNIT. THOMPSON 1653 LN LOCKHERST CINCINNATI, OH 45214 ROOM# 162 CLAUDE BAGS. GLAZE 514 SCENIC OH CINCINNATI, 45217 ROOM# 195 ARTIFICIAL PALM STATUES TREE MIRROR SWEEPER BOXES STORAGE TUB EX. EQUIPMENT BAGS. FRANKLIN ENGRAM 3520 TRIMBLE AVE CINCINNATI, OH ROOM# 27 45207 BAGS BOXES TUBS. STORAGE ELAINE MCKINSKY 3644 WOODBINE CINCINNATI, AVE OH 45211 ROOM# MATTRESSES 33 TABLES DRESSERS BOXES CHAIRS. MAXINE REED 2529 CHATHAM ST CINCINNATI, OH 45206 ROOM# 45 CHAIRS COUCH MATTRESSES BOXES TABLES BAGS LAMPS DRESSERS. 140 GREG BURCH N LOUISE ST GLENDALE, CA 46 ROOM# 91206 MUSIC DOLLIES EQUIPMENT TV’S LOVESEAT DRESSER BIKES BOXES TUBS. STORAGE DON PARRISH 3419 W WABASH CINCINNATI, OH 45207 ROOM# 89 HEADBOARD/FOOT BOARD BOXES MATTRESSES BIKE BOOKCASE TOYS DANITA TABLES. SANDERS 611 CENTRAL INKSTER, MI 48141 ROOM# B19 WASHER DRYER. TAPP EDWARD 5943 WALNUT CIRCLE TOLEDO, OH 43615 ROOM# B20 TABLES COUCH MATCHAIRS TRESSES SPEAK ERS FRAMED ART BAGS SPEAKER STANDS LAMP. BRITTANY VAUGHN 793 FAIRGREEN AVE YOUNGS 44510 OH TOWN, ROOM# B26 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DRESSCOUCH ERS CHAIRS TABLES HEADBOARD TV. VIDA MANUEL 733 MLK DR CINCINNATI, OH 45220 ROOM# B34 BOXES BAGS LP ALBUMS FILE CABINET. THE ABOVE ARE HEREBY NOFIFIED THAT GOODS THEIR UAT STORED HAUL 2320 GILBERT AVE CINCINNATI, OHIO 45206, WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON MAY 18TH, 2010 AT OR AFTER 9AM. 1001550760

PUBLIC SALE BRENDA ENGLAND 1068 MEREDITH DR OH CINCINNATI, 45231 ROOM# 110 TABLES LADDER FIXTURES TV PRINTER MINI REFRIDGERATOR BOXES SWEEPER. IRENE RITTER 7128 CARNATION AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45236 ROOM# 157 DRESSER AC UNIT TABLES CHAIRS STORAGE CABINET BOXES STORAGE TUBS FISHING POLES LADDER TOOLS. KEITH WILLIAMS 5212 WILLOWOOD AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45238 ROOM# 158 TABLES BED FRAME MIRROR. MARJORIE GOODWIN 5652 GARDENHILL LN CINCINNATI, OH 45232 ROOM# 160 TABLES FRAMED A R T W O R K CLOTHES BAGS BOXES DRYER STORAGE TUBS COUCH MATTRESSES ARTIFIPLANTS CIAL STEVEN CHAIRS. 2500 CARTER QUEENS CITY AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45238 ROOM# 196 STEREO PRINTER M I C R O W A V E STORAGE TUBS BOXES BAGS SUITCASE TABLES. MICHAEL DONEGAN 118 W 32ND ST LATONIA, KY 41015 ROOM# 197 TV BAGS WATERBED BOXES. ELIZABETH W E L L S SCHROEDER 6058 FERNVIEW AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45212 ROOM# 206 RUG BAGS BOXES STUFFED ANIMALS. JAMES WELCH 1111 EGAN CT CINCINNATI, OH 45229 ROOM# 212 DOLLY TV CHAIRS STUFFED ANIMALS BOXES COOLER MICROWAVE SWEEP ER. CHRISTOPHER BROWN 1281 OAKNOLL CINCINNATI, OH 45224 ROOM# 245 COUCH LOVESEAT TABLES BAGS WASHER DRYER HUTCH BUREAU SERVER. KRYSTAL ELLIS 1913 STERLING CINCINNATI, OH 45239 ROOM# 277 ELECTRIC KIDDIE CARS TABLES TV ENTERTAINMENT CENTER BOXES M A T T R E S S E S BAGS. HERSCHEL TAYLOR 2880 SHELDON AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45239 ROOM# 299 2 AC UNITS BOOKCASES STORAGE TUBS SADDLE STOVE DRESSER CHAIRS THE BOXES. ABOVE ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEIR GOODS STORED AT UHAUL, LOCATED AT 9178 COLERAIN AVE CINCINNATI, OH 45239, WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON MAY 18TH, 2010 AT OR AFTER 9AM. 1001550761 PUBLIC NOTICE Arcadia Towers LLC is proposing to build a 195-foot New Build Telecommunication Monopole at 5756 Princeton Glendale Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30days from the date of this publication to: Jodi Keller, Telecoms Projects, Environmental Resources Manage ment, 10101 Alliance Rd., Ste 140, Cincin nati, OH 45242, jodi.keller@erm.com, tele #: 513-830-9040. 1259955/155

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LEGAL NOTICE A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. before the Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals (1) The owner of 11741 Chesterdale Road requests a variance to allow an automotive repair use in a General Industrial Zone. Said variance is from Section 153.031 "Any building or parcel of land may be used…only for the uses specifically enumerated or referred to as permitted, or required, in the district in which the building or parcel of land is located and for no other use." (2) The owner of 1329 East Kemper Road requests a variance to allow a ground sign to be placed 10’ from another business lot line. Said variance is from Section 153.531(D)(5), "A ground sign shall be not less than 25’ from another business lot line…" (3)The owner of 1152 Terrytown Court requests a variance to allow the elimination of the garage. Said variance is from Section 153.105(B)"A single two-car garage and related parking area is required…" The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246, 513-3465730. 1001551069 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PS ORANGE CO, INC. HAS AN OPERATOR’S LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY STORED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS. MORE PARTICU LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CAMILLE DEAN A045 1418 SPRINFIELD PIKE #1 CINCINNATI, OH 45215 BOXES , FURNITURE; CHRIS SAMS C116 2977 SPRUCEWAY DR CINCINNATI, OH 45251 BEDDING, BOXES,FURNITURE CORLISS WILLIAMS E157 9902 MANGHAM DR CINCINNATI,OH 45215 APPL, BEDDING, FURNITURE; DOUG ROBERTS F196 3983 WOODRIDGE BLVD APT # 10 FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 BOOKS, ELECTRONICS, FURNITURE; MELVIN LANDERS F200 2551 NORTHBEND RD CINCINNATI, OH 45239 BOXES, FURNITURE,TOYS; DAVE STEPHEN SON F210 11152 JARDIN PL CINCINNATI, OH 45241 BEDDING,BOXES FURNITURE; BOB DANBURY G243 12 INDIANA AVE MONROE, OH 45050 BOXES, ELECTRONICS, TOOLS; CHAMPALE JONES J295 2402 NOTTINGHAM RD CINCINNATI, OH 45225 FURNITURE; DANA SHANDS J303 793 FARNHAM CT CINCINNATI, OH 45240 BAGS,TOTES,FURN ITURE; VENEL GRAY III L397 9928 MANGHAM DR CINCINNATI,OH 45215 BOXES; OPERATOR INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPER TY AT PUBLIC SALE AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF SALE: 4/29/10 TIME OF SALE: 10:45am LOCATION OF SALE: PUBLIC STORAGE #24402 2555 E Kemper Rd Cincinnati, OH 45241. 1551158

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April 14, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PS ORANGE CO, INC. HAS AN OPERATOR’S LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY STORED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS. MORE PARTICU LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Ralph Dubs - A113 922 Briarwood Ct Mason, Oh. 45040 Vehicle, Appliances; Lisa Wright - B035 2100 Woodtrail Dr. # 43 Fairfield, Oh. 45014 Bedding, Boxes, Electronics; Sandra Lloyd B038 1805 Ridgeway Norwood, Oh. 45212 Boxes, Furniture; Frederrick Price C026 1808 Race St. Cinti. Oh. 45202 Furniture; Rebecca Takem - C032 1500 Sherwood apt M3 Fairfield. Oh. 45014 Boxes, Furniture; Joe Chastang D012 8501 Essex Orchard Station Dr. Fairfield, Oh. 45014 Boxes; Joe Chastang - D019 8501 Essex Orchard Station Dr. Fairfield, Oh. 45014 Boxes; Robert Gravelle E009 147 Progress Ave Hamilton, Oh. 45013 Appliances, Boxes, Furniture. OPERATOR INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AT PUBLIC SALE AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF SALE: 4/29/10 TIME OF SALE: 10:15am LOCATION OF SALE: PUBLIC STORAGE #21205 6010 Dixie Hwy Fairfield, OH 45014 1001551146 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PS ORANGE CO, INC. HAS AN OPERATOR’S LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY STORED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS. MORE PARTICU LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Edward Moses I007 210 Browns Rd Darling MS 38623 Appliances, Bedding, Furniture; Zakiyah Amahad G015 11332 Southland Rd Cincinnati Ohio 45240 Appliances,Boxes,Fu rniture; Marsha Cunningham J034 231 Mandy Court Mcdonough GA 30252 Boxes; OPERATOR INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AT PUBLIC SALE AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF SALE 4/29/10 TIME OF SALE: 10:30am LOCATION OF SALE: PUBLIC STORAGE #24329 7353 Dixie Hwy Fairfield, OH 45014 1001551150 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT PS ORANGE CO, INC. HAS AN OPERATOR’S LIEN AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY STORED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS. MORE PARTICU LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: James Gaither - 111 380 Belle Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011 Boxes, Furniture, Bedding; Anna Kadis - 248 19 BellBrook Ct Apt C Fairfield, OH 45014 Boxes, Furniture, Bedding; Yolanda SmithGarrett - 265 28 Center St Hamilton, Oh. 45011 Furniture, Toys; OPERATOR INTENDS TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AT PUBLIC SALE AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF SALE: 4/29/10 TIME OF SALE: 10:00am LOCATION OF SALE: PUBLIC STORAGE #28222 5201 Dixie Hwy Fairfield, OH 45014 1001551188

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Amanda Morrison, Sarah Andrews, Laura Smith, Grace Hill, Rosie Geers, Sarah Mills, Maria Picone, and Anna Tensmeyer, with Chris Helgeson at The Orange Chair furniture workshop. All girls are students at Madeira Middle School.

Girls learn about home care, repair

Girls from American Heritage Girls Troop 1411 of Madeira completed requirements for their “Home Care & Repair” badge, thanks to help from Keith Andrews, an AHG dad; Rusty Ferdon of The Miter Box in Silverton, and Christopher Helgeson of The Orange Chair in Woodlawn. During a session with Andrews, the girls learned how to use a variety of power tools, as well as some useful skills like how to remove a door from its hinges and how to turn off the gas supply to a house. On a visit to The Miter Box in Silverton, framer

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Rosie Geers, Maria Picone and Grace Hill look on as Keith Andrews demonstrates the use of a power drill. Ferdon helped the girls make a picture frame and cut mats. Helgeson is a cus-

tom furniture maker and upholsterer. He allowed the girls to visit his workshop,

The Orange Chair, where he explained his educational background, how he uses computer-assisted design, and showed the girls the steps in furniture construction and upholstering. American Heritage Girls is a 15-year-old scouting organization whose mission is “building women of integrity through service to God, family, community & country.” Troop 1411 is chartered by Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church and meets there twice a month. For more information, visit ahgonline.org, or call Vivien at 984-3799.

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There is a joke among friends here, “It’s a Phoenix that has risen from the ashes. ”When Charles and Allison Hahn Sobieck purchased the property at 502 North Main Street (in Somerset, Kentucky), there was a lot of work to be done, to say the least. With the vision of a B & B and a home in ruins, there were little choices. The dilapidated structure was removed, then reconstructed as it had been in the 1850’s. It’s a brand new home. A bit of an unusual concept for a bed and breakfast. “We reconstructed the home from scratch. This gave us the benefit of designing every amenity possible along the way, ”said Allison Sobieck, owner. Every room is equipped with many amenities you don’t often find in a traditional bed and breakfast, but rather a fine hotel. Every room has a full sized closet with a pair of micro-fiber robes hanging in them, 400- count Egyptian cotton sheets, cable TV with DVD players, queen sized beds, and a host of other things. For instance, 2 rooms have gas fireplaces and 3 rooms have whirlpool tubs. We even offer many add on amenities such as massage, dinner, flowers, etc…

Hilton Head Island, SC

The rooms are only half of the reason to come to The Doolin House. Owners Charles and Allison just happen to both be chefs. Some of the breakfast specialties include Caramel Banana French Toast and Southern Eggs Benedict (2 fried green tomatoes topped with 2 slices of smoked bacon, 2 eggs over easy and Hollandaise). Chuck is usually in charge of breakfast and tries to do new and different things every day. Chef Chuck pointed out, “It’s fun to experiment with breakfast. It’s the one meal that encompasses all foods. It’s perfectly acceptable to see smoked salmon or a pork cutlet at the breakfast table. ”For those in no rush to rise and shine, breakfast in bed is served at no additional charge. When you need a weekend get away that’s not too far from home or you are planning your summer vacation to beautiful Lake Cumberland, remember that The Doolin House Bed and Breakfast is only a phone call away.

FLORIDA

DESTIN. Luxury 2 BR, 2 BA oceanfront condos. Heated pool, spas, kids pool & tennis. Sleeps 6. Local owner. www.us-foam.com/destin. D 513-528-9800, E 513-752-1735

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

NEW YORK

ORLANDO. Nr Disney. 4br 3ba townhouse in gated resort. Sleeps 10. Available year round. From $80/night + tax. Locally owned. 859-609-0712 www.orlandoguesthouse.com

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

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

HILTON HEAD Sea Pines Upgraded & very nicely appointed 3 BR, 3½ BA townhome on golf course & near beach. Reduced rates. Rented only by the owners. 513-874-5927 N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

For more information, Visit the website at: www.doolinhouse.com or call 606-678-9494

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

Visit www.hhisland.info and plan a getaway with Seashore Vacations.

MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $129/2 persons. Singles $124. Suites $139-$159. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

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

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

NORTH CAROLINA

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

EMERALD ISLE. Ocean Front luxury vacation homes with community pool. Call for free brochure. 1-252-354-5555 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty www.SpinnakersReach.com

GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com