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Alex Ramirez of Madeira pushed his 6-year-old son, Diego, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in a stroller to participate in Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon.

Standing tall

The adage about walking a mile in another’s shoes bore fruit April 9-10. At the Stand Up For Ohio Movement Building Training in Delaware, Ohio, many learned some people were walking in no shoes at all. Wyoming residents experienced some of the worst that our current economic times have to offer, yet still manage to maintain faith in tomorrow. SEE LIFE, B1

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Village: Commons sale is good sign

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The sale of part of Evendale Commons does not affect overall development plans for the retail site. Colliers International Greater Cincinnati announced the $2.37 million sale of the retail center adjacent to the empty lot. The 9,835 square foot center is anchored by Starbucks and Chipotle and was 100 percent occupied at sale. The center is part of an 80-acre mixed-use planned development at the southwest corner of Reading and Glendale-Milford roads. Colliers International sold Evendale Commons on behalf of a joint venture partnership between

Anchor Properties and MillerValentine Group. The buyer, Yale Evendale LLC, is an out-of-town investor that represented itself in the deal. “This is the first stabilized multi-tenant neighborhood shopping center to sell in Southwest Ohio since 2007,” brokerage senior vice president Christopher Prosser said in a news release. “The center’s impeccable tenant lineup, new construction and attractive return generated significant interest in the investment opportunity. We continue to see significant capital and debt flowing back into commercial real estate assets, this is a great sign of more activity to continue.” Evendale Assistant to the

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Area B on the map of the entire Evendale Commons development was sold to Yale Evendale LLC for more than $2.3 million. Mayor Jack Cameron said the sale does not affect the plan for the development of other portions of Evendale Commons. “If anything, it is a positive sign that an outside investor wanted to buy this particular parcel based on its past performance

and future cash flow projections,” Cameron said. Village council is amending the development plan for Evendale Commons that focuses largely on what buildings would be approved for the vacant portion of the property along Glendale-Milford Road.

Effort to help quake victims takes flight

Wyoming family founds charity By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

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Eric Abercrumbie of Evendale recently was named one of the 2011 Top Alumni of the University of Cincinnati, where he is director of ethnic programs and services at the African American Culture and Resource Center. SEE STORY, A4

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Cranes are a symbol of hope, and a Wyoming family is bringing that hope to victims of the recent earthquakes in Japan. Hilltop Elementary School third-grader Bridget Notestine, her parents and siblings have launched a charity, Cranes By Kids, to send donations to the Red Cross in Japan. “If you make 1,000 paper cranes, a wish is granted,” Bridget said of the origami birds. Her wish is to help those whose lives were devastated by that natural disaster. Her family had donated to charity causes in the past, but her dad, Neil, wanted to expand on that act of giving. “It was that element of hope that got us thinking,” he said. “Can we do something beyond money?” So Cranes By Kids took flight. The non-profit group is asking donors to make and send in paper cranes along with financial contributions. They will be sent to the Red Cross in Japan because Neil wants the money to be specifically targeted. Anyone who wants to be part of the effort can visit the website, www.cranesbykids.org, where they can learn how to fold a paper crane, and then send it to the Notestines with a donations. On the site, visitors will find a recap of the disaster that left cities in ruins and people in need. They also will learn the story of the crane as a symbol of hope and wishes granted. Bridget, 9, her sister Rachel, 11, and brother Tanner, 7, are making presentations to Wyoming schools, encouraging their class-

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Rachel, Bridget and Tanner Notestine fold paper cranes to send to Japan on behalf of Cranes By Kids.

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“It was that element of hope that got us thinking, can we do something beyond money?”

Neil Notestine

“We want to help heal the Japanese hearts, minds and bodies while educating kids of all ages in the power of individual contribution.” THANKS TO NEIL NOTESTINE

Principal Bob Carovillano chats with, from left: Bridget, Rachel and Tanner Notestine about their non-profit organization, Cranes By Kids, during a presentation at Hilltop School.

From the website, www.cranesbykids.org

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BRIEFLY Big Bug concerts

THANKS TO NEIL NOTESTINE

Principal Bob Carovillano, standing right, introduces Bridget, Rachel and Tanner Notestine, standing center at Hilltop School.

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mates to join the effort. Colorful cranes perch at the Notestine house, as the number slowly grows. Neil said they need volunteers to help make the cranes, and has invited local youth and church groups, as well as individuals to participate. It’s a good cause, the Notestines agree, and it’s fun. “The first time you do it it can be hard,” Bridget said of folding a crane from a square of paper. “But then you get used

to it, and it gets easier,” Rachel said. But it’s a worthwhile effort,” Neil said, with the hope that Cranes By Kids will take flight. “It’s nice to put energy into helping somebody else,” he said. Said the Notestines on the website: “We want to help heal the Japanese hearts, minds and bodies while educating kids of all ages in the power of individual contribution.”

Families are invited to come and check out David Rogers’ Big Bugs sculptures and activities by day and do their best “jitter bug,” “worm” or “snake” dance with the coolest local bands by night. Concerts will be Sunday evenings on May 22, June 19, July 31 and Aug. 7 at Glenwood Gardens, Glendale-Milford Road and Route 4 in woodlawn. Check out the lineup: • Eight Days a Week, 7 p.m., Sunday, May 22; www. eightdaysaweekband.com. • The Webster’s at 7 p.m., Sunday, June 19; www. websters.org. • The Menus at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 31; www.themenus.org. • Zak Morgan, 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7; www.zakmorgan.com. Admission is not required to attend the evening concerts, but admission is required to enter the David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibit. The Big Bug Exhibit runs now through Aug. 21. The

exhibit is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The exhibit is closed Mondays. Tickets for the exhibit are on sale now at www.GreatParks.org/bigbugs. Admission to the exhibit is $7 for adults and $5 for children age’s two to 12 (which also includes admission to the children’s Highfield Discovery Garden).

Photo Fun Club show

Art in the Parks is a fun and enjoyable series of shows by local art groups. Each show is free and gives amateur artists an opportunity to show their community their favorite works of art. The Photo Fun Club’s first show at Sharon Centre will be Monday, May 9, through Thursday, June 9. The show runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The group enjoys promoting the love of photography and will display their talents during this month long show. Visitors are invited to come and admire. Sharon Centre is at 11450 Lebanon Road in Sharonville. A valid Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) is required to enter the parks. For additional information, please visit GreatParks.org or call 521-PARK.

Tea Party meets

The Glendale Tea Party monthly meeting is 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Glendale Lyceum Sun Room, 865 Congress Ave. State Rep. Connie Pillich will attend and discuss what is going on in Columbus and answer questions. A representative from Faircare will attend and inform people of how vulnerable seniors are becoming victims of the state’s budget woes. Political director Bob Galbraith will discuss Senate Bill 5 and what we can expect with the fall campaign.

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Evendale Fine Art Exhibit

The Opening Reception of the Evendale Fine Art Exhibit 2011, welcoming the general public, artists’ families and friends, will be from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the Community Room of the Evendale Recreation Center at 10500 Reading Road. The Evendale Fine Art Exhibit is sponsored by the Village of Evendale, the Evendale Cultural Arts Center, and the Evendale Recreation Department. More than 100 artists are exhibiting original artworks in this show juried by internationally known local artist C.F. Payne. There is an exciting mix of works from both seasoned and emerging artists in this diverse show. This exhibit serves to promote and encourage the appreciation of art in our local community; it provides a public forum for area artists to share ideas, sell and exhibit their artwork. Bernice Robinson, cellist, and Doug Webb, harpist, will provide accompaniment for the occasion. In addition to opening night, viewing times are: • 6 pm. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 13; • noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14; • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 15; • noon to 4 p.m. Monday, May 16. For additional information, call 563-2247 or 563-1350.

May Fete May 20

Wyoming PSA will host its annual May Fete carnival 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 20, on the grounds of Wyoming Middle School, 17 Wyoming Ave. May Fete 2011 represents the 89th year for this annual PSA fundraiser, which last year raised $21,850 for the Wyoming schools. May Fete is open to the public and everyone is welcome

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to attend. Rides, games, prizes, food and fun will be available for all ages. Also included is a plant sale and bake sale. On May Fete day, ride bracelets for unlimited rides will be sold for $25 or rides are $3 each. Games are various prices starting at 50 cents. Save money by purchasing ride bracelets and tickets for food, games and rides ahead of time during May 1619 pre-sale hours. Visit www.wyomingpsa.org for a pre-sale order form and more information.

Glenwood group tours

Due to its popularity, Glenwood Gardens offers special school and camp visits that include programs and adult tours in the children’s garden area. Teachers and camp leaders can register their group for late spring and summer visits to Highfield Discovery Garden. A variety of programs are available to fit each group, including a one-time opportunity to experience the new David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibit through Aug. 21. Learn more about the exhibit at www.GreatParks.org/bigbugs. Highfield Discover Garden isn’t just for kids. These groups will get the opportunity to visit seven unique areas within the children’s garden, including the butterfly garden, wizard’s garden, a 25-foot Discovery Tree and the Garden Workshop. Groups get special pricing on admission into Highfield Discovery Garden. Those that are located within Hamilton County are $4 per adult/child and out-of-county groups are $5 per adult/child. Adult and children groups must make a reservation by calling 7718733. Glenwood Gardens is at 10397 Springfield Pike in Woodlawn. A Hamilton County Park District motor vehicle permit is not required during the Big Bugs exhibit and special events during the exhibit.

Paying it forward

The S3C Paying It Forward Together celebration is slated for Saturday, May 14, at Glenview Golf Course. The event is a ucelebration of life, fellowship, and cancer awareness . S3C has something for everyone at this year’s Paying It Forward Together celebration. S3C has partnered with Eastgate Classics Chevy Club to present its first annual “Pay it Forward” Car Show. Golfers can enjoy an allinclusive day of play. For the kids, there will be a larger area full of games, prizes, crafts and inflatables, thanks to loyal sponsors LL Patterson LLC and Queen City Inflatables. Entertainment includes the band Exit 12, strolling magician Brad Eickhoff, local artists, Michael Tash Music, Games of Chance, raffles and silent auctions Concession sales will include Scott’s BBQ; Glenview Golf Course Pub; Taste of Sweets; and assorted snacks and beverages Event sponsor Ferguson Window Co., and many other talented individuals, businesses, and organizations volunteered their time or donated items which has made the event possible. You can learn more about S3C, Inc. and Paying It Forward Together at www. s3cinc.shutterfly.com or www. facebook.com/s3cohio.

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Glendale council OKs funds for several projects By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Glendale’s new administrator took her place on the dais for her first solo meeting of the Village Council. Loretta Rokey has taken over for Walter Cordes, who retired after 23 years as village administrator. During the meeting, several ordinances were

passed: • Payment was approved for a traffic study of major intersections in the village, totaling $2,317 to TEC Engineering. Payment also was approved to CDS Associates for railroad quiet zone studies; a Congress Avenue culvert project and engineering work for a sidewalk project, totaling $4,739. • Rokey was authorized

to enter into a contract with TEC Engineering for a Sharon Road sidewalk enhancement program, for $34,384. • The administrator also was authorized to sign a five-year contract with Fifth Third Bank for services to the village. • Council approved up to $14,000 for a walking trail project at Washington

Park. The balance of the project will come from private funding and a separate source of grants, to total $40,000. • Up to $25,000 was approved for the South Troy municipal parking lot project, which will include streetscaping, ingress/egress paving, tree removal and planting, parking lot line striping and signage.

Sharonville aggregation brings savings, suggestion By Kelly McBride

Under the opt-out program, residents are automatically enrolled if voters pass The city of Sharonville the issue at the polls. Resienjoyed savings of nearly dents must opt out if they $130,000 after switching to a don’t want to participate. Opt-out brings more savgas and electric aggregation last December, according to a ings and more supplier particreport from the Utilities Group. ipation, he said, as opposed to the current Michael program that Catanzaro Under the government has no guarreported to city endorsement program, antee, and council that fewer particithe governcities form buying pants. ment endorsegroups and the The city ment plan in aggregator chooses an would have to which the city p a r t i c i p a t e s outside supplier for all of make a choice by Aug. 1 in included 173 the customers in the order to meet residents and group. ballot deadsix small comlines for the mercial customers in the natural gas pro- November election. Also during the meeting, gram. Twenty-seven small commercial customers and council passed two ordinances 394 residents participate in authorizing purchases. They unanimously electric aggregation. While the city saw a passed a measure authorizdecrease in cost, Catanzaro ing the purchase of four carproposed that voters be asked diac monitors, as well as 48 to choose an opt-out program portable radio units. By a 7-0 vote, council instead of the government members passed the ordiendorsement. Under the government nances as emergency measendorsement program, cities ures because the fire departform buying groups and the ment was able to buy the aggregator chooses an outside equipment “cheaper than supplier for all of the cus- anticipated,” Councilwoman tomers in the group. kmcbride@communitypress.com

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Fond farewell

Glendale Mayor Joseph Hubbard, left, congratulates Walter Cordes for 23 years of service as village administrator. During a reception to honor Cordes on his last day of work April 29, the mayor read a proclamation thanking him and listing his contributions to Glendale. They included development and renovation of the Village Square, including work on the train depot, Fifth Third Bank building, village office, and recently the updating of the square. He was thanked for acquiring more than $10 million in roadway and public improvement grants for the village during the two decades he worked as administrator. His accomplishments included the modernization of the village’s water treatment plant as well as other improvements in public works. Cordes saw the village receive 15 Tree City USA awards during his tenure, as well as programs such as the tree plaque program for babies born to Glendale residents, residential recycling, discount trees, and gas and electric aggregation. As administrator, Cordes worked under mayors Harry Matthews, Thomas Todd and Alexander Brockmeier, as well as Hubbard.

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this year. “We are deeply disappointed by the DOD’s ‘notice of termination,’” GE and its partner Rolls Royce said in a statement April 25. The companies and their supporters in Congress have vowed to get funding restored in the fiscal 2012 budget, which will take effect Oct. 1. Over the coming weeks, GE said it will work with the government to comply with the termination notice, protecting the engine equipment and .intellectual property. GE said more than $200 million in F136 hardware is located in 17 different sites including nine engines in various stages of assembly. The GE/Rolls engine is an alternative to the F135 engine developed by the

Pratt & Whitney unit of United Technologies Corp. for the JSF, the Pentagon’s most expensive weapons program ever. GE and Rolls argue a competition with Pratt to supply the estimated $100 billion in engines for the JSF over the next 30 years would hold down overall program costs. The Pentagon, in the face of increasing budget constraints, maintained the alternative engine was unnecessary. “The F136 program has been called a ‘near model program’ by the U.S. Senate,” GE said in a statement. “The F136 engine has met or exceeded performance expectations and demonstrated significant advantages over the Pratt & Whitney engine.”

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Evendale man honored for work on race relations By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

including being an originator of the Black Man Think Tank - which has received national Abercrumbie acclaim – and serving as a racial/human-relations consultant to corporations, community groups and educational systems,” said Laura Kaster, a spokeswoman for the University of

Cincinnati Foundation. Here, Abercrumbie discusses his career and his Mosaic Award from the University of Cincinnati, designed to recognize people who work collaboratively to champion the cause of the underrepresented. Please tell us a little about your background. “I was raised in Falmouth, Ky., and am 62 years old. I earned my Ph.D in 1987 in the Interdisciplinary Studies Pro-

gram from the University of Cincinnati.” What do you do as director of ethnic programs and services and how have you “altered the institutional landscape at UC” (and) “initiated change at the national level,” as the university says? “I have been able to help break the polite silence when it comes to race relations – that is,

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helping people overcome their fear of asking or even talking about another’s race. Through the efforts of me and my other colleagues, we’ve helped improve the racial climate at UC over my 38-year career through a lot of dialog among students, faculty, administration and the community at large. “One of the successful programs I helped organize during my time at UC is Transitions, which is a program that helps firstyear minority students get through their first year of college. “Another one is Tyehimba, which is an Afrocentric graduation for UC graduates of all degree levels, designed to acknowledge their achievements and to express the graduates’ thanks to their families, friends, the university’s faculty and staff and the community for their assistance. “As for initiating change at the national level, that would definitely be a result of the Black Man Think Tank, and from that effort I was named Black Educator of the Year by the U.S. Peace Corps in 1987.” What is the Black Man Think Tank? “The Black Man Think Tank is a program that was in place for 14 years, bringing together black scholars to talk over black male issues with university officials and educators. It’s known internationally and though it ended in 1999, its positive effects are still being felt today.” Please tell us about your work as a consultant. “I serve as a racial/human relations consultant on a part-time basis and have been doing so since 1980. I essentially help companies and organizations with racial understanding-sensitivity training for employees and the company or organization, if you will. This helps co-workers and administrators to better learn and accept diversity in the workplace.” Why is the issue of race relations so important to you? What is your opinion of the state of race relations today in the Greater Cincinnati area?

Sharonville seeks nominations By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

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“This issue is so important to me because, from what I’ve seen through my life, race conflicts are the number one problem on earth. A lot of the issues that are occurring today come as a result of underlying racial tension. “It wasn’t really talked about when I was younger and I wanted to bring the issue out into the open and encourage conversation with others who are racially different. If we can improve this dialog, a lot of problems can be solved together. “In Cincinnati, we have a history of racial inequality that still occurs to this day, and I have been and am doing what I can with the resources available to me to combat it. The Cincinnati area has improved when it comes to this issue, but there’s still a long way we have to go.” April is the 10-year anniversary of what is commonly called the Cincinnati riots. Do you believe they would be better called an uprising? “I believe the Cincinnati riots were both a riot and a rebellion of sorts. Racial insensitivity led to them, and although Cincinnati’s come a long way in terms of racial relations – especially among the younger generation – we still have a ways to go. “My team and I did help during this time to assist the community in understanding what was going on and how to prevent something like this from happening in the future. Like I said, Cincinnati has come a long way since then, but we’ve still got a bit of a way to go.” If pressed, can you think of one thing people can do to improve race relations? “The one thing that people can do is to break the polite silence. Even nowadays, most people won’t even discuss issues regarding race. “I would encourage people to have experiences to directly expose them to differences so they can learn and accept each other. It’s only by stepping outside one’s comfort zone that their eyes can be truly opened and accepting of other differences.”

Sharonville’s Community Relations Committee has gathered a panel to review applications for its Honored Sharonville Citizen Award. The panel of Police Chief Mike Schappa, Fire Chief Ralph Hammonds, Darrin Upp of the Sharonville Historical Society, and business owner Reva Schwan, led by Councilman Ed Cunningham, will consider nominations, which are due June 1. Schappa said one or two residents will be chosen, depending on the applications. That person will join the following as honored citizens: • Dr. Robert E. Lucas; • Ruth M. Gorman; • Rev. Oscar Lauber; • Myron R. Luke; • Clyde Barrow; • Robert J. Yeager; • Roy E. Smith;

• Henry L. Runyan; • John Dowlin; • James Greensfelder; • Rex Baysor; • Virgil G. Lovitt, and • Joseph Brockman. To be considered the Sharonville resident must: • Not be currently in a Sharonville elected office; • Be involved in more than one civic organization with past and/or current involvement; • Have given a large number of years of community service; • Give community service that is/was not primarily job-related; • Have made a significant difference to the Sharonville community; and • Can be a contemporary or historical person. Applications can be found on the city’s website, www.sharonville.org. They can be delivered or mailed to the municipal building at 10900 Reading Road.

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May 11, 2011

School project nibbles at real life By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

Wyoming students gave its board of education a taste of 21st Century Learning through a project that incorporated real-life experiences. Food sciences teacher Hilary Waugh presented the project to the board during its April 25 meeting. Based on reality TV shows, students participated in a week-long project to name and design a restaurant. They also had to create a menu featuring a unique pizza. “If this were a real restaurant, which one would you visit,” Waugh said of the project goal. The judges included teachers, and Superintendent Gail Kist-Kline. Criteria included taste and appearance of the food. As a member of the winning team, Inglund Lackey addressed the board, sharing her team’s design and

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Inglund Lackey, right, shows her restaurant project, assigned by food sciences teacher Hilary Waugh, during the April 25 Wyoming Board of Education meeting. recipe for the Mexican fare. The restaurant wars project was “an authentic assessment,” Waugh said. “This is a real-life skill, to create a menu and product,

and get people to like it.” It’s 21st Century Learning, and it’s project-based. “This helps students prepare for the future,” KistKline said.

Also during the meeting • Board member Lynn Larson discussed the search for a school district treasurer. Wyoming is considering a shared-district role, in which one treasurer would serve two school boards. “We are exploring how that might fit for us,” Larson said. “It takes a lot to move two school boards, but we are exploring it.” Board member Todd Levy explained why it’s being considered. “Governments and other public entities are beginning to

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share resources,” Levy said. “We have a finite amount of tax money and want to spend it wisely.” • An ad hoc committee on school funding presented a report. Howard Krueger, speaking on behalf of fellow members Todd Fegelman, John Schuholz, Rob Schweitzer, Greg Metz, Mike Robinson and Matt Barnes shared the group’s findings and made recommendations. He said an operating levy is “essential” and “must become

the board’s priority.” “Currently there is limited information, and the secondary emphasis is on the middle school,” Krueger said. “Community understanding is mixed.” The school board will hold public forums on May 9 and May 14. During those meetings, updates from various committees will be presented, and options will be discussed. “We want to get feedback and ideas from people,” Levy said.

More than 150 artists will participate in the 26th annual art show in Wyoming May 15. Categories include: • painting/drawing; • Graphics/photography/ printmaking/mixed media; • Ceramics/metal/sculpture/wood; • Fiber/glass/jewelry. The show, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will be on Worthington Avenue at Springfield Pike, inside and outside the Civic Center. The event will include a student exhibit, live music, the Starving Artist food

The 2011 Wyoming Art Show takes place May 15. court and the children’s Imagination Station. Scholarships also will be awarded for outstanding Wyoming High School student portfolios. Awards will be presented at a reception inside the Civic Center at 5:45 p.m.

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It was a day as diverse as its name. Princeton High School students learned about diversity during a morning program designed to show what makes up this world. Even the selections within each culture were diverse. Students could sign up to learn salsa dancing or African dance, how to cook Italian or Chinese, and food from Uzbekistan. A sampling of music production and presentation as well as international drumming, and martial arts such as Shotokan karate gave hands-on learning. Eyes were opened in a Truth about Autism program as well as one on Remembering the Holocaust. “We want to open students’ eyes to other cultures,” said organizer Cheryl Slate, “to give an understanding and acceptance. “It’s hands-on and fun, and really accepted well,” Slate said, pointing out the quiet halls and engaged students. Students, teachers and volunteers collaborated for the event that occurs every two years at Princeton. Students could choose from among nearly four dozen cultural experiences. Among those selections was a presentation by international speaker Calvin Terrell. The world is made up of five types of people, he told the students. • “Cowards are destructive. They go along with the crowd.” • “Thugs like to create chaos and hurt people, hurt people. It’s a vicious circle.” • “Soldiers follow orders.” • “Rebels follow anger. They

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International speaker Calvin Terrell talks to hundreds of Princeton High School students about how prejudice creeps into people’s lives. It was part of the school’s Diversity Day program.

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Sanjay Ramudit ducks under the hood of a car during his automotives demonstration during Diversity Day at Princeton High School.

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Students participate in international drumming, one of the programs offered during Diversity Day at Princeton High School. don’t know where that anger comes from.” • “The fifth type of people are warriors. They want an authentic life.” “There’s only one guarantee in life,” he reminded the students.

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Students create origami figures during Diversity Day at Princeton High School.

“It’s death, and we never know when it will come. “I’d like to be remembered as a warrior. “I’d like to be remembered in constructive ways.” He asked students to examine how they’re living their lives. What instant judgments do they make when they come upon a stranger? Terrell then called for a moment of silence for those judged in prejudice. Affecting several accents, he asked students what conclusions they would draw from the way a person speaks, and the words he chooses. “Language accents and diction have nothing to do with intelligence,” he said, “but we judge morality by them.” To help prevent this, Terrell asked the students to do one thing. “Learn to listen deeper.”

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Princeton High School teacher Cheryl Slate, second from left, leads the Diversity Day effort with help from a student committee of, from left; Meera Martindale, Janay Williams and Page Siler, among other students.

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Anthony Hill of Midpines Drive has accepted a Dean’s Award from Xavier University. The son of Donna Thomas and Marcus Hill, Anthony will graduate from Princeton High School this spring and is active in athletics and Viking News. He plans to major in business at Xavier. • Andrew Armstrong of Glendale Avenue has accepted a Dean’s Award from Xavier University. The son of Wendy and Mark Armstrong, Andrew will graduate from St. Xavier High School this spring and is active in athletics. • Naomi Byrd of Kenn Road in Glendale has accepted a Dean’s Award from Xavier University. The daughter of Denyse Hughes, Naomi will graduate from Cincinnati Christian School

this spring and is active in basketball, pep band and student council. She plans to major in communication arts.

Awards

Sunday, April 10, marked the 27th annual presentation of the President’s Distinguished Service Awards at Miami University. Princeton High School graduate Robert James Hendricks III received the 2011 award for exemplifying the strength and intellect of an effective campus leader, teacher, and mentor. He was nominated by Dr. Jhan Doughty Berry. Hendricks will graduate from Miami this month with a major in middle school education. • Wyoming resident Bonita F. Grace of West Charlotte Avenue is among several Wilming-

ton College Honors Program freshmen recognized at the College’s 30th annual student recognition Ceremoncy. She is majoring in education. Grace is a 2010 graduate of Wyoming High School. The Wilmington College Honors Program is designed to enrich the academic experience of qualified students with honors sections of the core courses, interdisciplinary seminars, a senior project and various noncredit enrichment activities. Entering freshmen on the Wilmington campus who received a high school GPA of 3.3 or higher and an ACT score of 25 or higher, or received a Wilmington Scholars Award are invited to participate in this program. Students must maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA to remain active in the program during their remaining years at Wilmington College.

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Freshmen

First honors – Courtney Niesen and Ashley Reinert. Second honors – Erin Becker, Lindsay Bronner, Rachel Bronner, Meagan Deyhle, Meghan Fisher, Christy Kennedy, Sydney Larkin, Katelyn Schaeper, Kelli Sunderman and Haley Vonderhaar.

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The week at Princeton

• The Sycamore baseball team beat Princeton 7-6, April 30. Princeton’s Zac Roberts was 2-4 and hit a triple. On May 5, Colerain beat Princeton 11-6. Princeton’s Danny Roper was 2-4 with a double and a homerun. • In boys tennis, Princeton placed seventh with a score of 35 in the Flight A. GCTCA Coaches Classic, April 30. On May 4, Princeton beat Hamilton 5-0. Princeton’s Nagel beat Scruggs 6-0, 6-0; Kyle Ferchen beat Campbell 6-0, 6-0; Brian Hazen beat Groh 6-0, 6-2; Mike Roy and Jake Bent beat Engle and Downre 6-0, 6-0; Sam Ficke and Aaron Gilkey beat Engel and Porte 6-2, 6-1. • In softball, Princeton beat Lakota West 3-2, May 4. Princeton’s Abbie Maine had two RBI. On May 5, Princeton lost 10-1 to Fairfield. Princeton’s Erin Powell was 2-3.

The week at MND

• The Mount Notre Dame girls track team placed ninth with a score of 26 in the Dehart Hubbard Invitational, April 30. MND’s Erin Murphy won the long jump at 15 feet, 9.5 inches. • In girls lacrosse, Mount Notre Dame beat McAuley 148, May 4.

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The week at Wyoming

• The Wyoming baseball team beat Deer Park, April 30, in five innings. Wyoming’s Nick Burns was 2-4, hit a double, a home run and had six RBI. The following day against Turpin, Burns homered and drove in two more runs in a 13-3 loss. The Summit Country Day baseball team beat Wyoming 10-4, April 30. Wyoming’s Ryan Bundy was 2-3 with a double. On May 5, Wyoming beat Finneytown 14-0 in five innings. Wyoming’s Adam Crider was 2-3 with two homeruns and five RBI. • In boys tennis, Wyoming placed second with a score of 180 in the Flight B GCTCA Coaches Classic, April 30. Wyoming’s Mason Bourbon beat Lakota West’s Burbank 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the first singles championship match. CHCA beat Wyoming 3-2, April 30. Wyoming’s Bourbon beat Henize 6-3, 6-4; and Gustav Plattenburg beat Phelps 6-2, 6-3. • In boys track, Wyoming placed fourth with a score of 78 in the DeHart Hubbard Invitational, April 30. On a day off from baseball, Wyoming’s Nick Burns won the discus at 133 feet. Burns also bowls for Wyoming in the winter. On May 5, Wyoming placed sixth with a score of 35 in the McKee/Kiwanis Invitational. Wyoming’s Jalen Fox won the 100 meter in 11.33 seconds. • In girls track, Wyoming placed fourth with a score of 71.33 in the Dehart Hubbard Invitational, April 30. Wyoming’s Emily Stites won the 1,600 meter in 5 minutes, 19.65 seconds; and Kayla Livingston won the triple jump at 32 feet, 8.5 inches. On May 5, Wyoming placed third with a score of 75 in the McKee/Kiwanis Invitational. Wyoming’s Emily Stites won the 1600 meter in 5 minutes, 11.66 seconds; Kayla Livingston won the long jump at 15 feet, 4 inches. • In softball, Wyoming beat Madeira 7-2, May 4. Wyoming’s Patty Williams had two RBI. On May 5, Wyoming beat Madeira 3-1. Wyoming’s Gabby Potvin pitched eight strikeouts, and Audra Chalmers hit a double and had three RBI.

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Wyoming junior Lillian Krekeler doubles up the middle against Deer Park on May 6. Krekeler’s hit came with the bases loaded in the fifth and scored all three runners, staking the Cowboys to their eventual 4-1 win. Krekeler drove in all four Cowboy runs while going 2-3 with two doubles.

WYOMING – The fortunate thing for the Wyoming Cowboys’ softball team is that their wins in raindrenched April were all league wins. Thus, what appears to be a shortened season with mediocre results is really an opportunity to chase the Cincinnati Hills League front-runners. “It’s going to be a 16game season,” coach Holly Muehlenkamp said in amazement. Wyoming has gotten it done this season with some talented sophomores who came from an undefeated CHL reserve team. One of those is infielder Audra Chalmers, who’s been among the CHL hitting leaders. “She’s hitting really well and playing well defensively,” Muehlenkamp said. “She saved a game against Indian Hill with a diving catch. It was a little blooper hit. Kids were on base and it was the last out – she dove for it and grabbed it. Gamesaving catch!” From the pitching rubber, Muehlenkamp has another effective sophomore in Gabby Potvin, in her second

year as Wyoming’s underhand hurler. “Gabby’s done real well,” Muehlenkamp said. “She keeps the ball where it needs to be and strikes out four to eight kids a game.” Potvin is among the league leaders in earned run average, as is junior reliever Rachel Rodrigue. With only two seniors, Muehlenkamp’s crew is dominated by juniors and sophomores. Among those are first baseman Carly Heuer in her third year of varsity action and Katie Horn, in her second year. Heuer is hovering around the .300 mark, while Horn is in the upper .300s as the Cowboys shoot for a wild Wyoming ending to their season. Behind the plate, is anchor, three-year starter and first team CHL pick Lil Krekeler. “She’s strong,” Muehlenkamp said. “You want a leader, someone that’s willing to dive, a quick-reaction type person. Lil’s just a good athlete all around. She responds well to foul balls and just does her job really well there.” Krekeler started with the “tools of ignorance” as a

freshman and has improved dramatically, according to Muehlenkamp. “Now, we don’t have to teach her so much,” Muehlenkamp said. “She knows the game, she knows what her job is. Krekeler was hitting .476 in the first week of May, second on the team behind Chalmers and in the upper portion of the CHL leaders. “She’s just clutch; she bats fourth for us,” Muehlenkamp said. “Chalmers bats third.” Muehlenkamp hopes to see that 3-4 combination significantly more than she did in April. With tournament games and league games to make up, the May schedule is demanding. “We have some challenges ahead of us,” Muehlenkamp said. “A game at a time, that’s the way we like to take it. (We’ll) see where that takes us.” Muehlenkamp is all in favor of continuing on with the schedule, even if the Cowboys are eliminated from the tournament. Apparently the league is also as Wyoming is set to meet Deer Park, Friday, May 20.

Princeton’s Nagel discusses tennis tourney prospects By Nick Dudukovich

to state. My goal is to go to state in singles, so it was good to kind of be there and see what it’s like. I’m not a big fan of doubles. I’m glad I get to play singles now, but it was good for experience.”

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SHARONVILLE - Princeton High School’s Conner Nagel is working toward achieving his goal of playing in the state tennis tournament at singles. In 2010, the doubles team of Nagel and then senior Dan Regenold represented the Vikings in Columbus. Nagel, who is 6-3 this season, said he’s struggled this year against top talent from Sycamore, Lakota East and Mason. But his spot at singles in the Greater Miami Valley Conference championships suggests the junior could be peaking at the right time. Here, Nagel discusses his late-season turnaround, his postseason goals, and last year’s run toward state. Did you expect to com pete at No. 1 singles in the

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Princeton High School's Conner Nagel will seek a spot at singles in the 2011 state tennis tournament. Greater Miami Conference championships this season? “Well, the way things were going, no. But I’ve been doing good as far as the last week…I’ve worked some things out so I felt pretty confident going into the (GMC).” You went to state as part of a doubles team last sea son. How has that experi ence helped you? “It was good to get to go

What do you like more about the singles game? “I like that it’s just you. Doubles can be hard when you’re kind of worrying about someone else. I just like the individual aspect of singles.” Even though it was dou bles, did making it to state help you build confidence for this spring? “Yeah, definitely…just getting to state was really big.” You’ve only played nine matches because of the rain that’s hit the area. Would you say the weather has

made you rusty? “I wouldn’t say rusty. I’ve still been playing. I’ve missed more of the competitive matches, which probably would have helped…but with the GMC tournament and the Coaches’ Classic tournament, I got to play some good kids, so that will help.” The team is ranked No. 9 in the city coaches’ poll. What do you think of the recognition the Vikings are receiving? “It’s cool, I know we did pretty well last year and we had big wins this year. It’s definitely cool to be in the top 10 of Cincinnati.” Who are some guys that are really stepping up this year? “We put Brian Hazen, a sophomore at No. 3 singles…he’s done really well there, and Michael Roy has

been doing well at doubles. Our only senior, Kyle Ferchen has also had some solid wins at No. 2 singles.” How old were you when you started to play tennis? “I was 12 years old.” What attracted you to the sport? “The swimming pool club, when I was kid, had tennis courts and I was always trying to mess around and my current coach, (Rob) Caress, worked there and he started giving me lessons and I enjoyed it.” Now that you’re proven yourself among the GMC elite, what are your expec tations for the postseason? “I’m feeling confident. I feel like I can qualify for districts and hopefully go to state. I don’t know what to expect at state, but my goal is to get to state in singles, so if I get there, we’ll see what happens.”

Nominate top student athletes until May 16 The Community Press will accept nominations for its third-annual Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year online contest until Monday, May 16. The award – whose winners are determined online by newspaper readers – recognizes student-athletes of the highest caliber who show excellence in the classroom, community and in their sports. Go online to cincinnati. com/preps and look for the red and blue Sportsman icon on the right hand side of the page. You may need to scroll down. Once you click on the icon, you will see a photo gallery of last year’s winners and nomination links for each of the three counties in Northern Kentucky and 12 ballots in Ohio that are attached to specific

Community Press newspapers, such as the Tri-County Press. Eligible schools are listed below the newspaper name. Juniors or seniors who are regular contributors/ starters for their sports are eligible to be nominated. Freshmen or sophomores will be considered if they’ve been recognized at the state level. Not every nomination will be included on the ballots, but those with the most nominations will be given priority consideration. Once ballots are formed from these nominations, online readers can vote often for their favorite athletes starting Friday, May 20. Top vote-getters win. When nominating, please give the athlete’s name, school year, sport, area of residence, contact

information (if possible) and a brief reason why he/she should be considered. Nominators should include their own contact information. The ballots will be online Friday, May 20, and run until midnight Monday, June 6. Voters will need a cincinnati.com user account to cast a final ballot. (It will not be necessary to make one to nominate an athlete.) Sign up in advance of the voting period using the link at the top, left-hand corner of cincinnati.com. Contact Jordan Kellogg at jkellogg@communitypress.c om for assistance to get your account set up. For all other questions on the Sportsman of the Year, contact Melanie Laughman at mlaughman@communitypress.com.

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Princeton High School’s Bryant Holloway runs in the boys’ 110 hurdles with a time of 15.95 on May 6 as he came in second during his heat in the Mason Invitational Track Meet.

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Ferrell leads Seven Hills’ rotation By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

COLUMBIA TWP. – Seven Hills School standout pitcher Ryan Ferrell loves baseball. Since the Sharonville resident has played since he was 5 years old, it’s an obvious conclusion any Stingers’ fan can arrive at. T-ball, little league and summer leagues have all paid off for Ferrell, who is a major contributor on a team ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press Division IV statewide poll. Ferrell is 4-1 with a 1.24 ERA and 50 strikeouts this spring. At the plate, he’s third in the Miami Valley Conference with a .489 average. Humbled by his club’s success, Ferrell is hesitant to take too much credit for the Stingers’ stellar season. Instead, the junior points to the success of teammates such as Kevin Pan, Jack Nenninger, Harrison Addy, Ari Shifman and Matthew Montieth. “All of these kids love the game as much as I do,” Ferrell said. “We’re going to need everyone to win…everyone is competing out there.” Pan is undefeated at 4-0 with a 3.05 (through May 4), while Nenninger has posted an ERA of 1.36. Addy is batting .468,

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Seven Hills’ Ryan Ferrell has helped the Stingers by posting a 4-1 record with 60 strikeouts and a 1.18 ERA this spring. two home runs and 16 RBI, Montieth is hitting at .400 clip with 11 RBI and Shifman has driven in 11 runs. As the Stingers enter the postseason as the No. 1 seed against the winner of St. Bernard and Riverview, May 11, Ferrell’s playoff experience could serve as a valuable tool. As sophomore, Ferrell played an integral part on the Stingers’ team that advanced to the 2010 regional semifinals.

He is poised to play an even bigger role this spring. Ferrell attributed his success on the mound to an offseason training regimen that helped him increase his velocity. “Pitching is my favorite position. I practice a lot in the offseason, and I just take a month off that I don’t throw," he said Stingers head coach Brian Phelps said Ferrell’s improvement from last season is evident.

“During the fall, he let his body rest enough and hit the winter program hard,” he said. “From endurance and picking up miles-per-hour, it’s been all the difference for him.” As for the 2011 postseason, Ferrell believes his current squad has what it takes to replicate last season’s success. “Our team is very young, but we have the talent and capabilities to go as far as we did last year,” he said.

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Powder Puff games

The Wyoming High School cheerleaders will stage their annual Powder Puff games Saturday, May 21, at Wyoming’s Bob Lewis Stadium. The freshmen will play the juniors at 4 p.m., followed by the sophomores vs. the seniors at 5:15 p.m. Winners will play for the championship at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and $1 for children ages 2-4. Under 2 and senior citizens are free. Gate admissions will benefit the Wyoming Youth Services Bureau.

SIDELINES Football and cheerleading sign-ups

The second event is Sharonville Eagle Youth Football and Cheerleading signups, from 10 a.m. to noon, June 4, at Kemper Fields in

Sharonville . The organization plays Kindergarten through sixth grade and is $130 for football and $100 for cheerleading and multiple child discounts apply.

Contact Lauren at 205-5101 or Areiko at 376-1424.

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Are we losing our humanity to technology? Many years ago Albert Einstein said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” As a life long student of humanity, one thing that has become increasingly more obvious is that our humanity is becoming more endangered. It is not only by our technology, but by our inability to control the historic failures of our humanity. While I partially disagree with Professor Einstein, technology has changed the world. I have long considered our ability to kill more people at a greater distance in a shorter period of time as the greatest failure of humanity. It is easy to list our many failures. Despite this, there are some startling successes. We have cured

or prevented many formerly incurable diseases. We live longer and more active lives. Technology has created forms of communication Edward Levy and travel that Community were science ficPress guest tion not long We have columnist ago. greater access to many forms of entertainment and learning. What we need to do is to help improve the lives of all people through these advances in technology. This is not as easy as it seems. Improvement comes through involvement of all people.

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What do you think about the United States ending the space shuttle program later this year, and relying on private companies to ferry cargo and crew into space? “I have to admit that my feelings are not based on extensive scientific knowledge, but I have a hunch that it is a waste of time for human beings to attempt to ‘explore space.’ “The cost of building rockets and sending astronauts up must be enormous, and I have trouble seeing what benefits we derive from it. “We are almost certainly never going to have colonies on the moon, for instance – it is uninhabitable. And the notion that we can populate other planets in our solar system, or beyond, is also unrealistic. So I really don't see much reason to continue with the shuttle program.” B.B. “I believe that private enterprise is always more efficient and cost effective than government run projects. If there are customers for space payloads, including the government, the business should thrive. If not, it will wither and die, the essence of free enterprise. “Maybe we won't have so many expensive space toilet seats if private accountants are watching the books and spending their company's money carefully instead of politicians wasting our tax money. I wonder if astronauts will have to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters?” F.S.D. “The U.S. has enough economic challenges right now that I am very comfortable with private companies doing the job.” E.E.C. “As long as it saves money on the Government level and is overseen by NASA, I have no issue with this idea.” O.H.R. “We have to remember that as a society we function in a way that makes a strong effort to provide excellent services, done safely, and done with integrity by our public servants. Often, politicians believe that ‘privatizing’ agencies,

Next questions How has the wet weather affected you? What do you think of the way the administration has handled the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden, including the conflicting stoies about the mission, and the decision not to release photos? Every week The Tri-County Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to tricountypress@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. functions, and services provides us with cost cutters for our public budgets, since there is a validated belief that it is always better to contract the work out to those private organizations that are more streamlined, more efficient, etc. so the logic follows that doing things like subcontracting out the shuttle program, will bring about great cost savings for the American Public. “Unfortunately, research shows that often the private sector fails to do the work as safely as the public sector, and often, the full costs are greater. There is also the issue of the learning costs. How many shuttles to date have been launched by private companies? I am not speaking about small communications satellites launched from small rockets, but something as large and complex as a space shuttle with live people aboard. “If our attempts at privatizing prisons, and other major functions provide any ‘Lessons Learned’ it is that sometimes the government does a pretty fair job, and does it very safely. I for one, think we need to keep NASA and their scope of work. Overall, they have a very safe and proven track record. I am sure that CItiBank, Lehman Brothers, many other financial institutions, General Motors, and Chrysler Corp., household names that had always been esteemed as efficient and profit making well run institutions all failed from poor decision making, often greedy executives, and a distorted belief in their own greatness. Seeing NASA, or other well respected governmental institutions hand off their work of decades, to unproven private companies makes me very concerned for our public welfare, both in terms of safety, and longterm financial consequences to tax payers.” Dr. W.S.W.

We have to take an active role. Sitting idly by and waiting for others to help them only causes them to lose out. We now have more contact with varied peoples. It should make no difference whether they are of another religion or race. The commonality is children. It is the boundless curiosity and innocence of children that assures anyone of our mutual humanity. That should give us hope. Positive contact creates a human bond. Travel makes our contacts easier. Once contact is made, a chance to enjoy our human similarity is created if we will use it. Our greatest failure is that we seem to stress our differences rather than our similarities. Our ability to make things better for all

people has advanced as much as our ability to destroy them. It should not be a difficult choice about which road humanity should take. As a person interested in societies that are different from my own, I find other people interesting and am quite comfortable meeting them. I regularly meet with people of many different religions. When the discussion gets around to our similarities, we find we have very much in common. Our differences stem from interpretation or history. Those can be reconciled by simple acceptance. If there is one factor that leads to trouble it is that we seem to judge people by standards that are sometimes artificial at best. By that, I mean race, religion or

nationality. Perhaps the simple solution is when we are in public, we should act as though we are being judged by our actions. That is certainly what other people are doing to us. As a member of the U.S. Army of Occupation in Germany in the mid 1950s I made it a point to learn and speak German. I always wore my “civvies” to town. As a result, I made some German friends and was invited to an interesting German-American discussion group that included former German soldiers. This makes us amazingly similar doesn’t it. There is hope for humanity if we only reach out and practice it! Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sometimes even good Homer nods off

In response to guest columnist Richard Schwab – “Shenanigians ...” – April 27 Tri-County Press, I can only say “Quandoque bonus dormitat Homerus” (Horace). Similarly, what is the “Glendale Organizing for America Community Team?” Sounds idiotic, founded by the Stepford Wives. Tim Costello, Wyoming

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VOICES FROM THE WEB All talk, no action Visitors to Cincinnati.com/ Wyoming posted these comments to a story about the city setting up a task force to examine teenage use of alcohol and develop strategies to deal with teen drinking. The survey concluded just before an April 9 birthday party in Wyoming in which 19 adults under age 21 and nine juveniles were charged with underage drinking: “’Questions concentrated on the overall concern about teen drinking, making social host ordinances stronger, and consequences for adults and teens who violate the law.’

“Yack yack yack. These surveys do no good if nobody acts on the results. You mentioned the 28 kids arrested at that party, yet the parents were home and didn’t get charged. A prior article states the police concluded the parents were blissfully unaware. Is that because they are rich and white, or because the police actually believe parents don’t know when there are 28 kids drinking on their premises while they’re home? “Why weren’t the parents arrested for the rampant underage drinking that occurred on their property? I find it hard to believe that 28 kids (and likely more) could be drinking on your property and not be aware of it. If 28 people are drinking in my castle when I’m home you can be darn sure I’d know about it. “As this situation reveals, police and parents are part of the problem. These 28

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Letter carriers collecting for hunger relief May 14 On Saturday, May 14, letter carriers throughout the Tristate will be taking part in the 19th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Since its inception in 1993, the NALC food drive has grown to be the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Since the food drive’s inception, we have been partnered with the Freestore/Foodbank and the hundreds of agencies they support. During this time we have locally collected over 2 million pounds of non-perishable food. In 2010, our national total number of food poundage collected over the years exceeded the 1 billion pound threshold. With help from the other postal crafts and thousands of other vol-

unteers, we conduct the food drive annually in every U.S. state and jurisdiction. The timing of the annual event is calculated to restock the Gerald shelves of local Giesting food banks and pantries as their Community stores are depletPress guest ed. It should columnist come as no surprise that this year the food drive will be especially important as more Americans than ever need help feeding their families. To take part, simply place nonperishable food items next to your mailbox before the carrier makes

his/her rounds on Saturday morning, May 14. Your carrier will collect the non-perishable items and the Postal Service will transport it to the Freestore. If you live outside the city of Cincinnati, you can still participate and be assured that food collected in your local community stays in your local community. I want to take this opportunity to thank the members of our community and all the volunteers for the generosity they’ve shown throughout the years. And I am asking you once again to help letter carriers Stamp Out Hunger. Please help us so we can help others. Gerald Giesting is president of Branch 43 of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

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MADEIRA – Six-year-old Diego Ramirez of Madeira and his father recently made history as the first team to participate in Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon with a stroller. This is the third time Diego Ramirez, a kindergartner at Madeira Elementary School, has run a race to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative muscle disease. Diego, who has the disease, wants to raise $10,000 toward the development of a drug to fight it. His father, Alex Ramirez, said there were plenty of relatives and friends to cheer Diego on at the May 1 marathon. “We had a lot of friends cheering on the sidelines, but also several runners that approached us through the course, congratulating us and searching for a close look at Diego,” Alex

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Repair Affair May 14, still needs help People Working Cooperatively expects more than 800 volunteers for its 29th Annual Repair Affair, sponsored by Home Depot. On Saturday, May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., PWC staff members and skilled volunteers will work together to help provide critical home repairs and modifications to nearly 100 of their low-income, elderly and disabled neighbors throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana. “Repair Affair is an event that lets us do a lot of good for a lot of people and communities in just one day,” said Jock Pitts, president of PWC. Repair Affair tackles high-impact repair projects that are completed on a regular basis by PWC staff and volunteers but require the help of a large team to complete in one day.

More skilled volunteers will help complete extensive repairs like gutter replacement, drywall, roofing, and installation of accessibility ramps, handrails and grab bars. Other volunteers will be completing simple tasks like yard work, washing windows and cleaning gutters. Teams will be composed of individuals, families, businesses and community groups, including a group designated for young professionals. PWC is still in need of volunteers with skills in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, roofing, or electrical work. Volunteers may register online at www. pwchomerepairs.org. There is an optional $10 donation for individuals, or $20 per family, to cover the costs of T-shirts and event registration. Contact Sara Bourgeois 513-351-7921.

The adage about walking a mile in another’s shoes bore fruit April 9-10. At the Stand Up For Ohio Movement Building Training in Delaware, OH, many learned some people were walking in no shoes at all. It was my pleasure to interview three from our area. Holly Jenkins and her husband, Dwight, live just where Wyoming borders the Springfield Township line. Evelyn Together they have Perkins experienced some of Community the worst that our economic Press current times have to offer, columnist yet still manage to maintain faith in tomorrow. Both are passionate about helping others through similar trials. The training session was a collaboration between the Stand up for Good Jobs and Strong Communities Coalition, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, the Center for Community Change, Jobs with Justice and Working America. Their aim was to enable citizens to achieve purpose in the face of uncertainty and to discover the mentality behind procedures that cut the foundation from under Ohioans. Holly was one of the facilitators. A gracious and kind person, she feels her troubles give her a special perspective for the problems of others. “I was pleased with the quality of the training. It was educational and gave much needed information about what everyday citizens can do who have little or no political experience. It was a great vehicle on how to get involved. Being around others in the same boat was very important for me. I was able to put a face on them.”

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Local residents Wiley Foster, Melinda Edwards and Holly and Dwight Jenkins during a break at the Stand Up For Ohio training conference in Delaware, Ohio. Wiley Foster is a Springdale resident who attends the Lincoln College of Technology. “I felt it was a great experience, like nothing I’ve ever attended before.” He works in the Amos Program, which fights against injustice and discrimination against past felons or any injustice at all. Melinda Edwards lives in Forest Park, has been on the executive board of UFCW75 (United Foods Commercial Workers Local 75) for 22 years, and has been a Kroger employee for 33 years. “It was a good conference. I was happy to stand up for America and learn how to get voices out there to our legislators. People should notify their churches when we are going to assemble.” St. Simon of Cyrene Episcopal Church plans to host a rally to address Senate Bill 5 June 18. Further information will come later. Those in attendance were representative of all whose voices have not been heard in spite of countless phone calls, emails and letters. More than 100 gathered with personal stories of foreclosures, entire communities (not merely a house here or a street there) suffering devastating ruin, of medical

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The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Special Grant to expand its successful digitization program. LSTA grants are funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency, and are awarded by the State Library of Ohio. The $24,000 grant will help pay for purchase of a Flexscan microform scanner. The remaining $49,850 will come from library gift funds. This equipment will allow the library to expand its digitizing capabilities to include microfilm and microfiche. The library currently owns 105,377 rolls of microfilm and 3,363,649 sheets of microfiche, much of which covers topics on local history and genealogical information such as service records of Ohio soldiers

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and financial crises for which they have not found remedies. They learned that such gatherings enable a sharing of troubles that act to moderate their fears. People came from every cultural, religious, age and societal group from Pittsburgh, California, Arizona, North Carolina, Chicago, Youngstown, Cleveland and Toledo to learn leadership skills they can use when they return home. The May 5 rally in Columbus to put S.B.5 on the ballot in November is one piece of their work to restore prosperity to Ohio. Will Wallace, a Cincinnati resident, works at the Contact Center in Blue Ash and does community organization work concerning poverty, health, immigration education and economic poverty issues. “The workshop was very interesting, one of the best I ever attended in terms of activities and food. Topics were those we can relate to. I’m glad we gathered to address the issues.” Evelyn Perkins writes a regular column about people and events in the Tri-County Press area. Send items for her column to 10127 Chester Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or call her directly at 772-7379.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, M A Y 1 2

HEALTH / WELLNESS Women’s Health Week, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Work-life Balance Lunch ‘n’ Learn. Daily events promote women’s health. Ages 18 and up. $20 entire week; $10 per event. 985-6732. Montgomery. The Hoopla about Pelvic Health, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Road, Interactive program designed to give women opportunity to ask questions about pelvic health. Learn how variety of pelvic health topics affect confidence and quality of life. Ages 21 and up. $5. Reservations required. Presented by TriHealth Spirit of Women. 569-5900; www.trihealth.com/spiritofwomen. Montgomery. HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Woods. Village tours: 10:30 a.m., 12:45 and 3 p.m. Tour 11 historic buildings depicting life in the 1800s. Located inside Sharon Woods Park. $5, $3 ages 511, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

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Remembering the Eckstein School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glendale Heritage Museum, 44 Village Square, Photographs, artifacts, collection of sporting trophies and scrapbook of articles from 1915-1958. It was a school for African-American students during the years of segregation. Presented by Glendale Heritage Preservation. 771-4908; www.glendalemuseum.com. Glendale.

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Karaoke, 8-11:30 p.m., Buffalo Wings & Rings Tri-County, 11305 Princeton Pike, DJs Wild Bill and Madman Mike. Music from the ‘70s to today. Theme nights. Drink specials. 7722111. Springdale.

MUSEUMS

Remembering the Eckstein School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glendale Heritage Museum, 771-4908; www.glendalemuseum.com. Glendale.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Joe DeRosa, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

UTBU: Unhealthy to be Unpleasant, 8 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, By James Kirkwood. Directed by Judy Berrens. Organization is dedicated to righting the world’s ills by exterminating nasty people. $12, $11 students and seniors, $5 children. Presented by Tri-County Players. Through May 21. 471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org. Sharonville.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Walks led by Park District volunteers. Walkers may choose what days they want to walk. Ages 50 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through Nov. 30. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville.

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ART EXHIBITS

Positively Ninety: Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Free. 5541014. Sharonville.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

These Walls Do Talk: Secrets of and Old Barn, 6-7:30 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Walk through 1835 Bank Barn and learn how architectural details, design and construction of this classic Sweitzer barn fit the terrain and operation of a small family farm. Free for members, $45 membership available for nonmembers. 563-6663. Evendale.

FOOD & DRINK Wine Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Wyoming Wines, 1208 Springfield Pike, $1-$2 per pour. 761-9463; www.wyomingwinesonline.com. Wyoming.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Village tours: 10:30 a.m., 12:45 and 3 p.m. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Village tours; 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 5639484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

MUSEUMS

Remembering the Eckstein School, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Glendale Heritage Museum, 771-4908; www.glendalemuseum.com. Glendale.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Session, 1010:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Madcap Music Making with Madcap Puppets. Children’s chamber music series for preschoolers and their families. Free Graeter’s cookies. Family friendly. $12 flexbook of four tickets; $4. Presented by Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions. 3816868; www.lintonmusic.org. Kenwood.

MUSIC - ROCK

The Gamut, 7:30-11 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 2472380; www.deshas.com. Montgomery.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Big Bugs!, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Thirteen larger-than-life insects constructed of wood and other natural materials created by artist David Rogers and on display in and on the south side of Highfield Discovery Garden. Includes admission to the Highfield Discovery Garden and parking. Separate from public areas of park. $7, $5 ages 2-12. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.

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SENIOR CITIZENS

Joe DeRosa, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 21 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

HealthRhythms, 1-2 p.m., Sycamore Senior Center, 4455 Carver Woods Drive, Weekly exercise program uses music and percussion to “drum up health” for seniors. Reduce stress, promote wellness and improve quality of life. No musical experience required. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Music and Wellness Coalition. 315-7393; www.musicandwellness.net. Blue Ash.

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SHOPPING

Big Bugs!, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $7, $5 ages 2-12. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 1 4

ART EXHIBITS

Positively Ninety: Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Free. 5541014. Sharonville.

COOKING CLASSES

Quick Breads Class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Meshewa Farm, 7550 Given Road, Breads made quickly by using leavener other than yeast. Discuss different types of quick bread, mixing techniques and flavor additions. Handson learning and sampling. Family friendly. $35. Registration required. Presented by Dandelion. 812-219-2505; www.dandelionchef.com. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 2-6 p.m., The Wine Store, Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Cottage Ham and Potato Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Halker-Flege American Legion Post 69, 9000 Reading Road, Cottage ham, potato, green beans, applesauce and biscuits. $8, $4 ages 10 and under. Presented by HalkerFlege Post No. 69. 733-9926. Reading.

Crossing Delancey, 8 p.m., Mayerson JCC, $15, $12 students and with groups of 10 or more in advance. 793-6237. Amberley Village. UTBU: Unhealthy to be Unpleasant, 8 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, $12, $11 students and seniors, $5 children. 471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org. Sharonville. Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale, 9 a.m.2 p.m., Village Crossings Complex, 10400 Reading Road, Compost bins, $35. Rain barrels, $50. Cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard or Discover accepted while supplies last. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Evendale.

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The Humana Big Bugs 5k Run and Kids Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Glenwood Gardens. The Kids Fun Run, for ages 12 and under, is 8:05 a.m. and is free with no registration required. Pre-registration is $15, plus $10 for an optional T-shirt. Participants can register at www.racedmc.com before 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. Packet pick-up is 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 13 at the Running Spot in Glendale, 267 E. Sharon Road. Post race event includes refreshments and a free ticket with paid race entry to the David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibit at Glenwood Gardens, pictured. The exhibit is of gigantic, whimsical bugs made of wood and include three 10-foot tall ants, an 11-foot-long assassin bug and a dragonfly with a 17foot wingspan. The unique traveling exhibit runs through Aug. 21.

YOUTH SPORTS

Skateboard Classes, 10-11 a.m., Local Skate Park, 32 W. Crescentville Road, For beginners. Learn beginner tricks and how to navigate a skate park 10-11 a.m. Open practice 11 a.m.-noon. $15. Through May 28. 6717433. Springdale. S U N D A Y, M A Y 1 5

HISTORIC SITES

Heritage Village Museum, 1-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Village tours: 1:30, 2:15 and 3 p.m. $5, $3 ages 5-11, free ages 4 and under and members; vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Joe DeRosa, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8. Ages 18 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - THEATER

UTBU: Unhealthy to be Unpleasant, 3 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, $12, $11 students and seniors, $5 children. 471-2030; www.tricountyplayers.org. Sharonville.

SPECIAL EVENTS

I Hear Music In The Air Conference, 9 a.m., Crowne Plaza Cincinnati North Hotel, 11320 Chester Road, Registration. $25. Registration required. Presented by I Hear Music In The Air. 573-9596; www.ihearmusicintheair.com. Sharonville. Big Bugs!, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $7, $5 ages 2-12. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. I Hear Music Teen Summit, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road, With J. Moss and Canton Jones. Lunch provided. $10. Presented by I Hear Music In The Air. 247-0205; www.ihearmusicintheair.com. Sharonville. I HearMusic Best, 2:30 p.m., Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road, Hosted by J. Moss and Doris Stokes. Judges P. Ann Everson-Price and Faith Daniels, both local on-air radio personalities, and Zebulon Ellis and John McClure, both BET’s “Sunday Best Contestants.” Presented by I Hear Music In The Air. 247-0205; www.ihearmusicintheair.com. Sharonville.

RECREATION

Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club Monthly Tournament, Noon-5 p.m., Max and Erma’s, 3855 Hauck Road, Double-elimination backgammon tournament for Cincinnati area players. Chouette also played. Family friendly. $21. Presented by Cincinnati Backgammon Players Club. 807-6926. Sharonville.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Boy Meets Girl, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Forest Dale Church of Christ, 604 W. Kemper Road, Series addresses life transitions and new roles that come with age. Child care and children’s sessions available. Free. 8257171; www.forestdale.org. Springdale.

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PARENTING CLASSES

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Line Dance, 1-2 p.m., Springdale Community Center, 11999 Lawnview Ave., Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth-soled shoes. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776; www.so-nkysdf.com. Springdale. Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods, Free, vehicle permit required. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville.

SUMMER CAMP SPORTS

Maximum Stride Hockey Camps, 6:307:30 p.m., Northland Ice Skating, 10400 Reading Road, Mite and Squirt Travel-Bantam. Ages 8-15. $150; $40 per day. Daily through May 20. Emphasis on powerskating efficiency and skill development. Goaltending instructors for goaltenders looking to improve their technique. Registration required. 507-384-1086; www.dannywood91.com. Evendale. T U E S D A Y, M A Y 1 7

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Team In Training Informational Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Recruiting for upcoming marathons. Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Free. 698-2828; www.teamintraining.org/soh. Blue Ash.

Newborn Massage, 6:30-7:30 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Learn therapeutic massage techniques to comfort and soothe your newborn baby. Ages 21 and up. $40 couple, $25 single. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery. Big Bugs!, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $7, $5 ages 2-12. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. W E D N E S D A Y, M A Y 1 8

ART EXHIBITS Positively Ninety: Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Free. 5541014. Sharonville. HISTORIC SITES

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Funniest Person in Cincinnati Contest, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Aspiring comedians perform. Amateur and semi-pro categories. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods, Free, vehicle permit required. 728-3551, ext. 406. Sharonville.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Big Bugs!, Noon-5 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $7, $5 ages 2-12. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. I Hear Music in the Air Legends Ball, 5-10 p.m., Crowne Plaza Cincinnati North Hotel, 11320 Chester Road, Main Ballroom. Guest Psalmist Y’Anna Crawley. Honorary chairpersons Donna Jones Baker, Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, and Sen. Eric Kearney (DOhio). Hosted by Faith Daniels, on-air radio personality, and Courtis Fuller, WLWT Channel 5 on-air personality. $60. Reservations required. 247-0205; www.ihearmusicintheair.com. Sharonville. M O N D A Y, M A Y 1 6

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The MainStrasse Village Association will present the 32nd annual MainStrasse Village Maifest from 5-11:30 p.m. Friday, May 13; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 15, on Main Street in Covington. Maifest includes more than six city blocks filled with German and international food and drinks, specialty and domestic beers, works by more than 75 artisans and crafts person, amusement rides, live entertainment on four stages, a street chalk art contest, Baby Mai contest and more. Admission is free. Free parking is available in the IRS parking lot at 4th and Johnson streets. “All You Can Ride” bracelets will be available from opening to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for $15 and will be valid until 6 p.m. the day of purchase only. For more information visit www.mainstrasse.org. Pictured is Zinzinnati Bierband at a previous Maifest.

BENEFITS Rockwern Academy Tribute Dinner, 6:308:30 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Honoring Guttman family, leaders in Cincinnati with philanthropic efforts that have benefited the community. Recognizes Rockwern Academy. Ages 18 and up. Benefits Rockwern Academy. $75, $36 ages 35 and under. Reservations required. 289-9436. Amberley Village. BUSINESS SEMINARS

Marketing Tips for Small Businesses, 6:30-8 p.m., Whole Care Chiropractic, 4434 Carver Woods Drive, Small business owners learn tips and tricks for marketing their business. Free. 489-9515; www.wholecarechiropractic.com. Blue Ash.

THANKS TO JEANNA VELLA

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offers a new twist on “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” through May 29. The company’s take is inspired by the 1970s, with a retro feel. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday, at 719 Race St. Tickets are $22-$28. Call 513-381-2273 or visit www.cincyshakes.com. Pictured are Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Valentine, Jolin Polasek as Silvia and Cary Davenport as Proteus in the production.

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May 11, 2011

What to do, what to think when crises arrive in our lives nal uprisings. Let’s When crises arrive in our look at each. lives the first one we tend to 1. Developmental blame is God. “Why does he transitions naturally allow such things to hapoccur in everyone’s pen?” we wonder. life. Ordinary persons Whether an earthquake, move from stage to a car accident, or unfaithful stage as their lives spouse, we forget the fact progress. Though after the fact we are imperfect Father Lou awhile we hate the people, living in an imperGuntzelman changing, each transifect world, and each imperfect person possesses a free Perspectives tion is to serve as a doorway into greater will. life and fuller maturity. I hold little credence in Consider some of the stages: the idea that God causes suffering and crises. I believe they come birth; beginning school; puberty; moving away from home; risking along and God uses them. From womb to tomb we pre- and forming relationships, etc. Add to these the arrival of sume that life will always be nice, understandable and favoring me. midlife; the empty nest, coping When reality seems otherwise with aging; redefining our marital relationship; leaving the workwe’re shocked and surprised. Where do crises come from? force. Developmental changes are Author Sue Monk Kidd offers some helpful analyses of the ori- sprinkled throughout life. Their occurrence usually is accompanied gin of many difficult times. They come from three basic by varying degrees of crisis. They cause turmoil and rattle sources: developmental transitions, intrusive events and inter- our illusion that we have control

of life and it will always be the same. They call for us to make wise choices. In us is a tug toward growth, yet a stronger tug to stay where we are. How we deal with these crises of a developing life makes all the difference. 2. Intrusive events are a second source of crises. They can come in many forms and take us by surprise. Too many to number, they include such events as accidents, serious illness, a beloved’s death, losing our job, betrayal by a friend, a natural catastrophes, a miscarriage, etc. Though harsh, such crises present several doorways through which we can choose to enter. We can become bitter or better persons. The greatest factor affecting our lives for good or ill is the attitude we take in the face of things we cannot change. 3. Internal uprisings are the third source of personal crises. Their arrival is quietly subtle and

often unspecified. We may slowly begin to notice a vague sense of restlessness, emptiness or a tinge of depression that persists. There may be spiritual doubts about our faith, insomnia, blossoming addictions or even more pronounced symptoms such as panic attack or phobias. We try to explain them by using the generic terms of stress, burnout or boredom. Where do these mysterious afflictions come from? There is a life force within us always straining toward wholeness. It has its own way of getting our attention when healthy development is stymied or stifled. Typically we only become concerned about psychic advancement when we hurt inside. Unfortunately, a crisis is always considered as something wrong, not helpful. A crisis is very often a holy summons to grow. As Robert Frost instructs us, “The answer is to find the way through, not the way around.”

Sometimes we need help from another human with competent and professional insights. Perhaps the best way to meet the crises of our lives is to admit them and their accompanying feelings, spend time in genuine reflection, and be painfully honest with ourselves. This is the way of feeling, searching, and learning. It takes time. Theologian Martin Marty offers an excellent insight for us when such times occur. He writes, “Brokenness and wounding do not occur in order to break human dignity but to open the heart so God can act.” One comes into the kingdom of the True Self by entering a “narrow gate.” Jesus Christ encouraged us not to be afraid of that door. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@ communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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Add a twist to chicken nuggets with pretzel crust This cool, rainy weather has been great for our peas, radishes and early greens. We’re just starting to get a good amount of asparagus and the potatoes and onions are up. Today is the first day in many that it’s sunny and not raining. Perfect for hanging clothes on the line.

Chicken nuggets with pretzel crust

For Sherie Mitchell, a Lebanon reader. “I want something a little different than the usual nuggets for the kids, and I saw a pretzel coated nugget dish on TV, but can’t remember where,” she said. Here’s one that may fit what Sherie wants. 2 cups salted pretzel twists 1 ⁄2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated About 1 cup flour Pepper to taste 3 eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet. Put pretzels and cheese in a food processor

a n d process until well mixed and coarsely ground. Or do this in a plasitic food bag Rita by hand. Heikenfeld Place in Rita’s kitchen s h a l l o w b o w l . Combine flour and pepper together. Beat eggs with water. Roll chicken in flour until coated. Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Put into pretzel mixture and roll until coated. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden. You can turn the nuggets halfway through if you want. Serves four. Tip from Rita’s kitchen: To get better browning on breaded and crusted foods, spray lightly with cooking spray before baking. That little bit of fat helps brown.

Gorgonzola bacon dressing for salad

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Miller Circus sets up tents at Princeton H.S.

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The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce will host the Kelly Miller Circus under the big tent Saturday, May 14, across from Princeton High School (corner of Sharon and Chester roads), with performances at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. “Smell, feel and sense the power of the elephants, the roar of the tigers, the lumbering of the camels, the prancing of the ponies, the energy of the clowns, the daring of the aerialists, and the rest of the performers. They will almost be close enough for the grandkids to touch them,” said Barbara Scull. “Being able to watch the big tent being pulled up by the elephants at 9am on Saturday morning is something I have always dreamed about.” “In talking with one of our Sharonville Chamber members who has seen the show, he excitedly tells me there is so much activity going on all the time. The Kelly Miller Circus brings chills, thrills, and a fabulous, affordable family fun event to Sharonville.” Pat Madyda said. Watch the Human Volcano blaze and amaze with his fantastic fountains of fire ... hold your breath

when you look up the top of the big tent to see the young aerial star from Australia, Miss Nikkita defy gravity on her soaring trapeze ... feel the power of the world famous elephants ... all under the big tent in one arena. This local appearance of the Kelly Miller Circus is sponsored by the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Princeton Scholarship Fund and St Joseph Home of Cincinnati. Advance discounted tickets are now on sale for $10 per adult, $6 per child 2-12, and under 2 free. Tickets purchased on the day of the show at the Circus Box Office will be $15 per adult and $7 per child. To purchase discount tickets please visit the: • Sharonville Chamber office (in person or call 513554-1722 or online, www. sharonvillechamber.com); • PNC Bank (Both Sharonville branches, I-275 and downtown) • LaRosa’s – Sharonville • Jim Dandy BBQ – Sharon Road and I-275 Tickets are good for either performance. The online discount tick-

ets will be available through noon Friday, May 13, and can be picked at the will call table before the show. “Part of the Chamber’s mission is to help the local community prosper and grow and this community

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Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension will participate in Montgomery’s “Posey Planting” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Adults and youth will plant flowers in a Montgomery park to help beautify the community. A new member class and orientation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14. Following breakfast, the participants will have an opportunity to learn about the congregation, its mission and the basics of what it means to be Lutheran. Ascension’s youth will canoe on the Little Miami on Sunday afternoon, May 15. The outing follows their planning meeting for the June 1217 Mission Trip to Newport, Tennessee. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. The community is invited. Ascension is participating in the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA Malaria Campaign through education about the disease and donations from members and various church groups.

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May 11, 2011 Women of Faith women’s Bible study group meets from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday mornings (except the second Wedneday). The next series is entitled “Living Above Worry and Stress. New participants are welcome. Babysitting is provided. The community is invited to participate in all activities of the church and to attend worship services (8:30 and 11 a.m.) and Sunday School (9:45 a.m.). The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Blue Ash Presbyterian

The church is having its annual indoor yard and perennial sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, at the church. The half-price sale will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday. There will be many items from which to choose. The Chancel Choir of Blue Ash Presbyterian Church will present Paul Bassler’s “Missa Kenya” in concert at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15, in the church sanctuary. This work will

be preceded by four pieces of African and Latin American heritage. The program will feature percussionist and tenor soloist from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Missa Kenya is a work that merges traditional Catholic Ordinary Mass and Kenyan music styles. It has moments of Western-influenced choral singing, chant-like homophony and inspiring Kenyan rhythms and harmonies. An offering will be taken to support the music ministry at Blue Ash Presbyterian Church. The church is at 4309 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 791-1153; www.bapcweb.net.

Brecon United Methodist Church

The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 and 10:45 am and Sunday school classes at 9:30 am. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township, 489-7021. All are welcome. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Blue Ash; 498-7021.

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

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EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote The Reverend Laura L Chace, Deacon 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services

LUTHERAN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) 513-385-8342 www.christ-lcms.org Sun. School & Bible Class 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 AM, Wed. 7:15 PM Ofﬁce: 385-8342 Pre-School: 385-8404

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Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) “Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

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Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

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

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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

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

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Bagpipes and drums will be a part of the 11 am church service at Christ Church Glendale, on Sunday, May 15, according to Bryan Mock, director of music. The event will be the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans, featuring the Pipe and Drum Corps of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. “The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan service celebrates Scotland and Scottish heritage,” Mock said. “It’s a Scottish-American custom whose roots go back to the days of the Act of Proscription, in 1746, which banned the wearing of any sign of the Tartan, outlawed Scottish music, dancing or the playing of the pipes. According to the legend, Highlanders hid pieces of tartan and brought them to church to be secretly blessed at a particular point in the service.” The Rev. Peter Marshall is believed to be the originator of the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan service. During the Second World War, he held the service at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, in Washington, D.C., to raise funds for British war relief. He also served as Chaplain of the United States Senate. Rev. Marshall was a member of the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington D.C., which assisted him with the first Kirkin’ services. In 1954, the Kirkin’ was moved to National Cathedral (Episcopal) in Washington, where it continues today. Mock says that a typical Kirkin’ will include a Procession to the Pipes, along with clan representatives carrying lengths (or flags) of tartans forward to the altar rail and a representative of the congregation saying a few words about Scottish heritage. Included in the service will be the blessing of individuals and families of Scottish descent. Attendees will hear traditional Celtic pipe hymns and melodies following the service, accompanied by a coffee hour. Christ Church Glendale is an historic building, established in 1868, at 965 Forest Ave.; 771-1544, christchurch1@fuse.net or www.christchurchglendale.org.

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Compass Community Church takes a different approach to worship, starting with regular Sunday services at Rhinos Live, an entertainment venue. Compass Community

Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to tricountypress@communitypre ss.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Tri-County Press, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. Church pastor Dorrien Hinsey needed to find a new home for his 3-year-old church. The search had been on for awhile, but some buildings cost too much, others weren’t a good fit for the size of the congregation, and still others were a logistical nightmare when it came to setting up equipment and other elements for a church service. Then he found an unlikely place that seemed “just right.” As he drove by Rhinos Live on Chester Road, he was intrigued by the idea that it was conveniently located, and most likely had the space and equipment he was looking for. After a chat with owner Larry Keckeis, Hinsey knew the hunt had ended with Rhinos. The church held its first service at Rhinos Live in late August 2010. “We’re excited to have found the right spot,” says Hinsey. “Sure, it’s a little different, but then, so are we. This building has the space, equipment, and flexibility to let us do our thing — which is to give folks good music and a sound message in a casual atmosphere.” Rhinos owner Keckeis agrees, “I’m glad to be able to help Dorrien and his church. I think it’ll bring positive energy to our place.” The church holds services at Rhinos Live, 11473 Chester Road, Sharonville.

Kingdom Builders Apostolic Church

Disciple Bible Study registration begins in May. Call the church for details on how to register. Children’s programs are 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call for details. An Annual Rummage Sale will be from 6-9 p.m., June 2 and 9 a.m. to noon, June 3. A Princess Tea will be at two times, 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., May 14, for girls ages 3 through the second grade. Call the church for details on registration. Weekly summer camps will begin the week of June 7. Visit www.cos-umc.org for details and registration. Traditional worship services are 8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary music is 9:40 a.m. every Sunday. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

About religion

The church invites all to worship the Lord with them. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and morning worship is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday evening Bible class is 4 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible class is 7-9 p.m. Pastor is Kirk Peoples Jr. The church is located at 3152 Lighthouse Drive, Suite C-2, Fairfield; 874-0446; www.kingdombuildersapostolic.com.

Northern Hills Synagogue

Friday, May 13 Shabbat evening services begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, May 15, the Sisterhood closing luncheon featuring the magic of Tom Bemmes begins at 11:30 a.m. Cincinnati Zoo outing for YAKS Group (Young Adults, Kids Sometimes) is 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15. On Wednesday, May 18, HaZaK Seniors luncheon and program begins at noon. Matt and Ann Yosafat will speak on their experiences during the Holocaust. Family Shabbat Celebration for families with young children is at 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 20. Friday evening services with Quintessential Marriage Celebration, recognizing couples married in years ending with a 1 or 6, is at 8 p.m. Friday, May 20. Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21. Northern Hills Synagogue is at 5714 Fields-Ertel Road, Deerfield Township; 931-6038.

Northminster Presbyterian Church

Sharonville United Methodist Church

A short term Bible Study will follow the book, “The Promise” by Robert Morgan from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings, May 22, 29. The study will focus on how God works all things together for good. A new member class will be at 7 p.m., May 16. On May 11, there will be a Student Arts Showcase. A program will feature their performance talents. There will also be a display of their creative art work. The church will have a team in the Sharonville Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society, at 3 p.m., May 14 to 9 a.m. May 15. The event not only raises money for a good cause, but it’s a lot of fun. A bereavement group meets for lunch the first Thursday of each month. Sunday traditional services are 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a contemporary service at 9:30 a.m. The services are broadcast with a twoweek delay at 10 a.m. Sundays on Channel 24 and at 9 p.m., on Thursdays on Channel 18. Children’s classes are at 9:30 a.m. and children’s worship service is 11 a.m. on Sundays. Sermons in May will focus on the Acts of the Apostles: the spread of the Good News and the rise of the early church. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117; www.sharonville-umc.org. 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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The next OPALS (Older People with Active Lifestyles) program is 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the church. Jim Goyette, chairman of the Curriculum Committee of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will speak. Following a brown bag lunch, two parishioners will speak about The Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati. Reservations are requiested, but not required. The next Habitat for Humanity work day is Saturday, May 28. Contact the churh for signup information. St. Barnabas Community Dinner groups are forming for food and fellowship. Sign-ups and more information are in the Great Hall. The Findlay Street After School Program is seeking donations of paper plates, cutlery, grain products and fresh dairy products for the snacks provided for up to 50 children. Volunteer cooks are also needed. Please contact the church. The church is also collecting non-perishable grocery items for the Findlay Street food pantry. Contact the church for info. The St. Barnabas Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, in the Library to discuss “Moloka’i” by Alan Bennert. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is conducted the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. at Rombe’s in Blue Ash. Ladies Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the church. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets the second and fourth Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Friends in Fellowship meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. for dinner at the church. The Order of St. Luke is studying the 26 miracles of Jesus and how they apply to life today. Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the library. Explorer’s Classes for adults are conducted each week in the library during the 9:30 a.m. service. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Parent Church School meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Sunday of each month. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

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May 11, 2011

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The Sharonville Classic Car Show, the first car show of the year, had a fun day May 1 on the streets of downtown Sharonville. Even with the threat of rain early in the day, a few clouds, and intermittent sun peeping out behind the clouds, over 200 cars and thousands of spectators viewed shiny, pristine classic cars while enjoying food, drink and the midway. Thanks to the input of many car owners, the new and improved Sharonville

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Blue Ash Northeast Dems invite local officials president of the club. Each mayor or trustee president will be given 10 minutes to speak, followed by an open question session. This forum will not be centered on political beliefs but on successes, achievements and improvements made by our current elected officials. The elected officials will also be encouraged to discuss their future hopes and plans. Presently, two mayors have agreed to speak, Montgomery Mayor Gerri Harbison and Blue Ash Mayor Mark Weber. Symmes Trustee Phil Beck declined as a result of his deployment to Afghanistan. BANDC has requested that upon his return, he speak to the club about his deploy-

ment experiences. In Beck’s absence, Symmes Township Trustee Vice President Ken Bryant was invited. Mayor Rob Weisgerber of Loveland and Tom Weidman, trustee president of Sycamore Township, have also been invited. The May 17 elected official forum will begin at 7:45 p.m. following the BANDC regular meeting. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Later in May, the Blue Ash Northeast Democratic Club will be continuing its tradition of marching in the Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade. On June 21 the club holds its annual picnic at the Blue Ash Park, and July will include marching in the

Montgomery July 4 parade and a FUNdrasier at Go Bananas. BANDC’s regular meetings are held in September thru June at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Blue Ash Recreation Center. Members are encouraged to join the group for $25 per year, but meetings are always open to the public. For more information, contact the club at BlueAshNortheastDemocraticClub@hotmail.com or visit on Facebook.

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Trey is just one of many who have fallen into the trap of Adderall addiction. Experts reveal that more and more students are following this trend. Although most do not habitually use any illicit drug, they will allow themselves to get involved with drugs such as Ritalin or Adderall because they think it will help them with their studies and because they are being prescribed to others. “By the end of my first semester of college, I was hooked on Adderall and taking it every day,” said Trey. “I was unable to study or even get out of bed without the drug, and I did not have a prescription, so I spent all my graduation money buying Adderall from other students.” “The Adderall would keep me up for days, and if I did not take it I would feel tired and depressed,” he said. Adderall causes similar “highs” and withdrawals as several illicit stimulants, such as cocaine or methamphetamine. In fact, some methamphetamine addicts use Adderall as a substitute method to quit meth, similar to heroin addicts that abuse methadone. “After a year of buying Adderall, I finally decided that I could get my own prescription,” Trey said. “I convinced myself and a doctor that I had ADHD. Things got really out of control after that.” Dr. Robert A. Winfield, director of University Health Service at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, sees a growing number of students who falsely claim to be ADHD so they can get a prescription. At least once a

week, a jittery, frightened, sleep-deprived student who has taken too many pills for too many days shows up at his office. “Things have really gotten out of hand in the last four to five years,” he said. “Students have become convinced that this will help them achieve academic success.” When Trey had finished a month’s supply of Adderall in one week he knew that he had a real problem. “I had become so addicted to Adderall that when I was withdrawing from it, I started experimenting with other drugs like Oxy Contin to help me feel better. I then became addicted to Oxy Contin and Adderall for about five years until I found Narconon Arrowhead.” Narconon is one of the largest and most successful drug rehabilitation programs in the world and, with a 70 percent success rate, has helped thousands of addicts find permanent sobriety. “Narconon Arrowhead taught me the true dangers of drug use and addiction,” Trey said. “I have been free from all drug use, including prescription drugs, for well over a year now.” “I urge anyone who thinks they may have a problem with Adderall to give the counselors at Narconon a call, and they can help bring you clarity,” he adds. For more information on how Narconon can help you or someone you know who is struggling with an Adderall addiction or any other drug addiction, contact Narconon Arrowhead today at 800-468-6933.

Families with preschoolers are invited to enjoy a free concert by popular children s music entertainer, Marc Rossio The Marvelous Toy. This performance is hosted by the JCC Early Childhood School, and will be in the Mayerson JCC gym at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19. The event is open to the public and free of charge, thanks to support from the Judy & Mark Petricoff Family Fund. Rossio will entertain preschoolers and their families with interactive songs and sing-alongs. Parents of preschoolers who are interested in learning more about the JCC Early Childhood School are encouraged to attend. An open house directly follows the concert. At 6:25 p.m. in the JCC gym, before the Rossio concert, there will be a brief dedication ceremony for Jackie s Corner in commemoration of Jackie Sachs, beloved JCC preschool teacher and administrator for more than 40 years. Jackie lost her battle with cancer in 2010, but she will always be remembered for her many years of service to the JCC Early Childhood School. Families are invited to see Jackie s Corner at the school Open House following the Rossio concert. Families are encouraged to dedicate new or gently used books to the JCC Early Childhood School in recognition of Jackie s service. The JCC Early Childhood School is recognized for its high-quality standards in education and childcare, as well as the experienced staff, modern classrooms,

and warm, caring environment. Both full-day and half-day preschool programs are available. The JCC full-day program (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) is designed to provide both excellence and convenience for busy families. The fullday curriculum is rich in sensory and language activities, math, science, art, dramatic play and music. As part of the program, full-day preschoolers (ages 3 and older) can participate in free year-round swim lessons in the JCC indoor waterpark, and they enjoy a wide variety of free fitness activities in the JCC gym. Parents also have the option of registering their preschoolers in JCC dance, drama, art, and sports classes. The JCC Early Childhood School full-day program operates year-round, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program conveniently supports working parents who want to give their preschoolers a broad range of enrichment activities along with a quality education. There is also a half-day morning program (ages 18 months to 5 years) available, as well as a range of afternoon enrichment activities. There is a waiting list for the full-day infant program (ages 6 weeks to 18 months) and for the halfday toddler program (ages 18 to 36 months). Parents interested in enrolling children in these two groups are encouraged to contact the school before their baby is born to arrange a tour. Contact the JCC at 7617500 or www.JointheJ.org.

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Andrew Bere, 20, 7717 Shadowhill Way, drug abuse, April 21. Christopher Baker, 22, 10771 Plainfield, drug abuse, April 18.

Incidents/investigations Identity theft

Reported at 3246 Braewood, April 20.

Theft

$14.69 in gas not paid for at 10760 Reading Road, April 19. $500 removed from bag at 10975 Medallion Drive, April 19.

GLENDALE

Arrests/citations

Donte Howard, 39, 3134 Hackberry St., Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle while under suspension; April 28. Ahmad Rufai Zakari, 27, 1961 Hobart Ave., Bronx, NY, operating a motor vehicle while under suspension; April 28. Lisandra Rosado, 28, 963 Chesterdale Circle, Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; April 28. Pamela Ford, 48, 900 Rue De La Paix, Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; April 29. Joel Torres-Rodriguez, 28, 1111 Hanover St., Hamilton, OH, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and warrant from Springdale Mayor’s Court for failing to pay fines and costs; May 2. Ronnie Hixon, 33, 2525 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, warrant for failing to pay fines and costs owed to Mayor’s Court; May 2. Jasmine Horton, 19, 3400 Cleveland Court, Cincinnati, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license; May 3. Darlene Johnson, 42, 1568 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, warrant for failing to appear in Mayor’s Court; May 3.

SHARONVILLE

Arrests/citations

Joshua Baynum, 21, 3551 Ivor Road, theft at 10900 Reading Road, April 20. Nathan Helton, 25, 64 Gorman, theft at 12035 Lebanon Road, April 20. Timothy Whited, 43, 122 S. Beech St., possession at Red Roof Inn, April 22. Carrie Manzi, 30, 1500 Wibbles, possession at Travel Inn, April 23. Thomas Martin, 47, 2121 Vine St., drug abuse and paraphernalia at Castro and Chesterdale, April 22. Mark Brockman, 31, 917 Hayes, theft at 10900 Reading, April 23. John Martin, 35, 11757 Elkwood, theft at 10900 Reading, April 22. John Frank, 31, 1539 Burney, theft at 1539 Burney, April 26. Lisa Meyer, 21, 640 Buckshire, possession at Baymont, April 27. Thomas Gerlach, 61, 120 Lightner, theft at 11180 Dowlin, April 26. Jacob Sweetland, 19, 755 Crowden, possession at Main and Creek, April 27. Timothy Franklin, 42, 5156 W. Kemper, operating vehicle impaired at 4001 Hauck, April 24.

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Shawntino Johnson, 19, 12060 Chardon Lane, theft at 12105 Lawnview, April 12. Gianni Brown, 23, 3259 Ferncroft Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 12. Demarco Jenkins, 39, 930 Fair Banks, theft, April 11. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 1700 Princeton Road, April 19. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 19. Benjamin Creech, 32, 8012 Middletown-Germantown Road, forgery, receiving stolen property at 12105 Lawnview, April 27. De Jae Williams, 20, 11410 Flagler Lane, theft, April 25. Angel Partin, 37, 2110 Hatmaker, assault, vandalism, theft at 300 Kemper Road E, April 24. Lamont Norman, 20, 813 9th St., menacing at 12064 Springfield Pike, April 22. Dontez Hall, 18, 3086 Kerper Ave., robbery, April 22. Lewis Thomas, 24, 8940 Tammy Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 22. Amanda Ketring, 25, 403 Vista Glen, possession of drug paraphernalia, possessing drug abuse instruments, April 21. Theresa Seda, 29, 5584 Eula Ave., theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 21. Juvenile Male, 17, theft at 493 Kemper Road, April 20.

Incidents/investigations Assault Victim struck at 11700 Princeton Pike, May 1.

Burglary

Reported at 483 Wood Duck Drive, April 19. Residence entered and game system and games valued at $500 removed at 446 Glensprings, April 17.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle damaged at 11787 Rose Lane, April 14.

Criminal mischief

Windshield wiper removed at 12064 Springfield, April 30.

Domestic

Witness reported at Kemper Road, April 18. Male reported at Bancroft, April 19. Female reported at Olde Gate Drive, April 17. Female reported at Cedarhill, April 16. Reported at Cameron Road, April 16. Female reported at Lawnview, April 15. Female reported at Kemper Road,

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May 1. Female reported at Olde Gate Drive, April 28. Female reported at Chesterdale, April 28. Female reported at Chesterdale, April 28.

Forgery

Checks forged at 12105 Lawnview, April 12. Reported at 356 Northland Blvd., April 18. Forged check reported at 11340 Princeton Pike, April 12. Reported at 12105 Lawnview, April 12.

Identity theft

Reported at 12105 Lawnview, April 12. Reported at 12105 Lawnview, April 12.

Menacing

Reported at 1132 Chesterdale, April 19. Victim threatened at 12107 Sheraton Lane, April 16.

Theft

Cell phone valued at $145 removed at 1010 Chesterdale, April 20. Catalytic converters of unknown value removed at 150 Tri County, April 19. Purse and contents valued at $445 removed at 11580 Olde Gate Road, April 18. $25.61 in services not paid at 11723 Princeton Pike, April 18. Clothing valued at $167 removed at 493 Kemper Road, Jan. 0. Merchandise valued at $359 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 17. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 12064 Springfield Pike, April 16. Purse and contents removed at 11755 Commons Circle, April 17. Merchandise valued at $60 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 16. Reported at 11338 Princeton Pike, April 16. Rugs valued at $250 removed at 12105 Lawnview, April 15. $90.96 removed from office at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 13. Phone valued at $200 removed at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 30. Phone order valued at $144 removed at 120105 Lawnview, April 30. Reported at 11975 Northwest Blvd., April 28. Reported at 11755 Commons Circle, April 28. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 328 Glensharon Road, April 28.

WYOMING

Arrests/citations

Jared A. Frost, 19, 289 Compton

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The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Evendale, Chief Niel Korte, 563-2249; Glendale, Chief Dave Warman, 771-7645 or 7717882; Sharonville, Chief Mike Schappa, 563-1147; Springdale, Chief Mike Mathis, 346-5790; Wyoming, Chief Gary J. Baldauf, 821-0141. Road, 45215, assault, Burns/ Washington avenues, April 22.

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Property damage

Parked vehicle damaged, Worthington Avenue, April 13. Vehicle parked behind A-field bleachers a 2000 GMC Yukon while driver making deliveries had scratches made on driver’s side front and back and across the back as well, Pendery Avenue, April 18. Vehicle keyed overnight while parked in resident’s driveway on the left side of vehicle, Ardon Lane, April 20-21. Tree uprooted and fell on house, Holman View Drive, April 28. Vehicle drove over resident’s lawn and then backed over a bush, Mount Pleasant Avenue, May 1.

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Dorothy Hittinger

Dorothy Day Hittinger, 91, died May 6. Survived by children Diane Cross, Robert (Cherie), David (Jeri), Mark (Janice), Matthew (Joan) Hittinger, Bill (Kate) Halbig; foster children Joe, Bobby, Mary Ann Halbig; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Lester Hittinger, daughter Gail Foglia, siblings Harry, Robert Day. Services were May 9 at Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Miami Whitewater United Methodist Church, 9700 Dry Fork Road, Harrison, OH 45030 or Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249.

Annerose Hood

Annerose Hood, 81, of Sharonville died May 5.

Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7134 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. Survived by children Annabelle (David) Myers and Vickie Jo Bisher; sibling, Dieter Dresch; grandchildren R. Brian (Kathleen) Turner, Matthew (Elizabeth) Turner, Craig (Stephanie) Bisher, Nicholas Bisher and Eddie (Shannon) Bisher; and great-grandchildren Samuel, Jack, Ella, Ethan and baby boy Turner to be born. Preceded in death by husband, Ed Hood. Services were May 5 at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, Evendale. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.

REAL ESTATE

Incidents/investigations Criminal mischief

Spring Valley Bank had damage done to the front of the building and front door, Springfield Pike, April 29.

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ESTATE

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2985 Twilight Drive: Faradid U.S. Inc. to Sar Inc.; $100,000. 3718 Carpenters Creek Drive: Reder Annette D. to Barzman Eris J. & Drew H.; $607,000.

GLENDALE

322 Willow Ave.: Bostoga Viktoras to Citimortgage Inc.; $109,082. 840 Woodbine Ave.: Agricola Diane L. Tr to Colberg Christian & Cassandra; $550,059.

SHARONVILLE

10805 Teal Drive: Eckstein Donald J. & Linda S. Smith to Moncada Ricardo & Hilda E. Diaz; $42,100. 11845 Goldenhill Drive: Jpl Properties I

Taken from unlocked vehicle, $15 in change and a Garmin GPS system in a blue zipper bag, Charles Street, April 13. Silverware taken from residence by worker, partial recovery of some items, Charles Street, April 26. Taken from unlocked vehicle, brown wallet with $8, Social Security card, driver’s license, and credit card inside, and an i-Pod, Crescent Avenue, April 28.

About real estate

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate. LLC to Barnes David A.; $140,000. 3550 Concerto Drive: Hopkins Laura F to Agp Properties LLC; $60,000. 3572 Verbena Drive: Pelfrey Barry Lee & Ruth Ann to Schmiesing Anne M.; $82,000. 3831 Elljay Drive: Wells Fargo Bank Na to Home Cpr LLC; $55,000. 4150 Wenbrook Drive: Williams Jacqueline M. to Andrus Sonja L.; $175,000.

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Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging

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Window damaged at 11424 Lebanon Road, April 24. Tires valued at $300 removed at 11320 Chester Road, April 24. Vehicle window damaged at 4083 Sharon Park Lane, April 23.

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Video games valued at $240 removed at 11618 Timberidge Lane, April 25. Vehicle taken without consent at 4025 Creek Road, April 22. Wallet and contents of unknown value removed at 11275 Chester Road, April 22. Attempt made at 12110 Lebanon Road, April 21.

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Theft, breaking and entering

GPS and keys valued at $200 removed at 10535 LeMarie, April 22.

SPRINGDALE

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Juvenile female, 17, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 19. Juvenile female, 17, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 19. Leon Giles, 23, 1725 Berkley Ave., resisting arrest, drug abuse, possession drug paraphernalia at 11315 Princeton Pike, April 19. George Barrett, 35, 5 Thornhill, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 19. Juvenile male, 16, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 18. Brandon Orr, 28, 10933 Tangleberry, drug abuse at 270 Glensprings, April 18. Samuel Harris, 21, 1555 St. Ledger Place, obstructing official business at 90 Kemper Road W, April 17. Lauren Fisher, 24, 1126 Senate Drive, theft at 11700 Princeton Pike, April 16. Maurice Burns, 18, 8764 Daly Road, theft, April 16. Amy Downs, 35, 4118 Flower Ave., theft, April 13. David McCampbell, 32, 2210 Algiers Street, theft at 300 Kemper Road, April 12.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animals/ Nature

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – needs volunteers in the volunteer education program. Volunteers will receive training, invitations to special events and a monthly newsletter, among other benefits. There are numerous volunteer opportunities now available, including: “Ask Me” Station Program, Slide Presenters Program, Tour Guide Program, Animal Handlers Program, CREW Education Program. Each area has its own schedule and requirements. Certified training is also required. Must be 18 or older and have a high school degree or GED diploma. For more information, call the zoo’s education department at 559-7752, or e-mail volunteereducator@cincinnatizoo.o rg, or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org. Grailville – needs volunteers for the garden in Loveland. Volunteer days are 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays. For a complete list visit www.grailville.org or call 6832340. Volunteers will work in the kitchen and herb gardens. No experience is needed, volunteers may participate once or for the entire season. Volunteers should bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, footwear that can get dirty and a snack if desired. Tools are provided. Granny’s Garden School – needs help in the garden. Granny’s is growing produce for needy families in the area, with support from the Greenfield Plant Farm. Greenfield Plant Farm donated their surplus tomato and green pepper plants to the Granny’s Garden School program. Granny is seeking help with maintaining the gardens, planting and harvesting more produce. Granny’s is at Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Call 324-2873 or e-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net, or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com. GRRAND – Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs takes in needy displaced, abandoned or unclaimed stray golden retrievers and places them in volunteer foster homes until adoptive families are found. Call 1-866-981-

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold a public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on Monday, May 23, 2011, 11AM. 11378 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246, 513-771-5311. Kim Youngblood 80 South Terrace Dr #1 Reading, OH 45215 Household goods, furniture, boxes, app liances;Tanekia Hedrington 12079 Cantrell Dr, Springdale, OH 45246 Household goods, boxes,sporting goods;Bridgette Hamilton 222 Indian Lake Dr. Maineville, OH 45039 Furniture, boxes,appliances. 1001634377 LEGAL NOTICE A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. before the Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals. (1) The owner of 1010 Castro Lane has applied for a variance to place a utility building less than 5’ from the rear and side lot line. Said variance is from Section 153.097 (B)(4) "All other structures… must be not less than 5 feet from any rear or side lot lines." The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale OH 45246, 513-346-5730. 1001637458

2251 and leave your name and phone. Visit www.ggrand.org. Email www.cincygrrand@yahoo.com. League For Animal Welfare – A no-kill shelter needs volunteers 16-andolder to help socialize cats and 18-and-older to socialize and walk dogs. Other opportunities available. Call 735-2299, ext. 3. Save the Animals Foundation – Needs people 18 and older to staff its shelter for homeless cats and dogs. Call 378-0300 for cats and 588-6609 for dogs. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum – has a new horticulture volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities include working side by side Spring Grove’s nationallyrenowned horticulture team at this National Historic Landmark. Groups of volunteers will be developed to help in the following areas: Keeping the front entrance area looking spectacular, controlling invasive species, taking care of the tree and shrub collection. They are also looking for a volunteer, or volunteers, to help with the hybrid tea roses. New volunteers join the volunteer docents who are ambassadors for the cemetery and arboretum. Information sessions, conducted the last Saturday and first Wednesday of each month, will explain the volunteer opportunities. Sessions are at 10 a.m. in the Historic Office, just inside the main entrance to the cemetery. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Whitney Huang, Spring Grove horticulturist at 853-6866. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is the nation’s second-largest cemetery and arboretum which consists of 730 acres. Spring Grove serves the Cincinnati area but has welcomed visitors from all over of the world. As part of the arboretum, more than 1,200 plants are labeled and serve as a reference for the public. Spring Grove is looking for volunteers to help maintain specialty gardens, photograph plants, and help with computer work. Please call 513853-4941 or email vcoordinator@springgrove.org. Tri State County Animal Response Team (CART) – Is at 11216 Gideon Lane in Sycamore Township. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.tristatecart.com for monthly subjects or more information. Call 702-8373. Winton Woods Riding Center – is in need of volunteers to assist with the Special Riders Program, which provides training and competition

opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, and to help with barn duties, horse shows and a variety of other tasks. No experience is necessary and training is provided. Interested individuals ages 14 and older are invited to contact the Winton Woods Riding Center at 931-3057, or at wwrc@greatparks.org.

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Anderson Senior Center – Computer Instructors and Assistants needed to teach older adults in basic computer skills. 10-week classes are held at the Anderson Senior Center and offered 3-4 times per year. Classes are held Monday-Friday. Instructors teach the curriculum while assistants help the students. If interested please email lfeck@seniorindependence.org. Change a life – Volunteer to tutor an adult with low-level literacy skills or GED preparation. Call 621-READ. Cincinnati Reads – a volunteer tutoring program working with K-4 students in Cincinnati Public Schools. Volunteers receive free training to work one-on-one with children who are struggling to read. Call 621-7323 or e-mail Jayne Martin Dressing, jdressing@lngc.org. Clermont 20/20 – and its college access program, Clermont Educational Opportunities, offer a mentoring program that matches adults to work with a group of high school students from local high schools. Volunteers are needed to become mentors to help students stay in school and prepare to graduate with a plan for their next step. Call Terri Rechtin at 753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) or e-mail mentor@clermont2020.org for more information. Granny’s Garden School – Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays to work on behind-thescenes projects. Volunteers also needed to help with developing Web pages. Call 489-7099; Granny’s Hands-on Gardening Club is looking for new gardeners, to work with garden manager Suellyn Shupe. Experienced gardeners, come to share your expertise and enjoy the company of other gardeners while supporting the Granny’s Garden School program times: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school is located at the Loveland Primary and Elementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. E-mail schoolgarden@fuse.net or visit www.grannysgardenschool.com.

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Inktank – Group looking for volunteers to help children and adults improve their skills in writing-based initiatives across the city. Call 5420195. Raymond Walters College – Needs volunteers to serve as tutors to skills enhancement students. The class meets from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691. Winton Woods City Schools – Wants to match community members who are interested in volunteering in the schools with the students. Volunteer opportunities at Winton Woods Primary North and South, middle school and high school. Volunteers who would have oneon-one contact with students outside of a classroom are required to have a background check. To volunteer, contact Gina Burnett at burnett.gina@wintonwoods.org or 619-2301. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s College Readiness Program that inspires and encourages teens of color toward paths of success is looking for caring professionals who want to make a difference, and for young people who can benefit from positive adult role models. Part of a national YMCA initiative, the local program incorporates mentoring, career exploration and college readiness; and helps students develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options. Volunteers, many of whom are sponsored by area companies, share their own personal insight and encouragement. Contact Program Director Darlene Murphy at the Melrose YMCA, 961-3510 or visit www.myy.org. YMCA – The Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA is looking for volunteer trail guides for school groups. Call 932-1424 or e-mail melittasmi@countrysideymca.org.

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Business Volunteers for the Arts – BVA is accepting applications from business professionals with at least three years experience, interested in volunteering their skills within the arts community. Projects average six to eight months in length and can range from marketing or accounting to Web design or planning special events. A one-day training program is provided to all accepted applicants. Call 871-2787. Center for Independent Living Options – Seeking volunteers to

SOUTH CAROLINA

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC

DESTIN. Local owner, 1 or 2 luxury condos. 2 BR, 2 BA overlooking gulf, sugar white beaches. Heated pool, hot tubs & more. 937-767-8449,or visit www.majesticsunindestin.com

FLORIDA

ANNA MARIA ISLAND Luxury Mediterranean style villa (3 or 4 BR). It’s a 2 minute stroll to the beach or relax by your private pool! All amenities. For details, pics & rates, call 513-314-5100

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

CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2 BR , 2 BA Gulf Front con do. Heated pool, balcony. Many upgrades. 513-771-1373, 448-7171 www.go-qca.com/condo

CLEARWATER TO ST. PETE BEACHES Gulf front & bay side condos. All prices & sizes! Florida Lifestyle VAC. 1-800-487-8953. Jan. 2012, Monthly Discounts • www.ourcondo.com

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

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

SANIBEL ISLAND Quality, beachfront condos. Excellent service! Great rates! www.SanibelIslandVacations.com 1-888-451-7277

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrook-vacations.info

TENNESSEE

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

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

NEW YORK 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 CAROLINA DESTIN, FLORIDA 50 Steps to the beach! Beautiful lowrise condos w/pools. 850-830-8133, email destinbeaches4u@yahoo.com or visit www.asummerbreeze.com

Plan a stay with Seashore Vacations. Oceanfront condos. Walk to dine and shop. Golf discounts. Free tennis. Call 1-800-845-0077 or book online at www.seashorehhi.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. Limited May Special! 4 nights $333.33/cpl., 5 nights $444.44/cpl. Luxurious cabins with hot tubs; on trout streams in parklike setting. Near Dollywood & National park. 800-404-3370 www.countryelegancecabins.com

staff Art Beyond Boundaries, gallery for artists with disabilities. Volunteers needed noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 2412600. Cincinnati Museum Center – Needs volunteers to work in all three museums, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and the Cinergy Children’s Museum, and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

Health care

American Diabetes Association – Seeks volunteers in its area office located downtown for clerical support, filling requests for educational materials from phone requests, data entry, special events support and coordinating the Health Fair. Call 759-9330. American Heart Association – Volunteers needed to assist with the American Heart Association’s cause campaigns, Power to End Stroke, Go Red For Women, Start!, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Assignments include clerical work, event specific duties and community outreach. Contact the American Heart Association at 281-4048 or e-mail ray.meyer@heart.org. Bethesda North Hospital – has openings for adult volunteers in several areas of the hospital. Call 8651164 for information and to receive a volunteer application. Captain Kidney Educational Program – Needs volunteers one or more mornings or afternoons a month during the school year to educate children in first through sixth grades about kidney function and disease. Training provided. Call 961-8105. Clermont Recovery Center – Needs volunteers to fill positions on the board of trustees. Clermont County residents interested in the problem of alcohol or drug abuse, especially persons in long-term recovery and their family members, are encouraged to apply. Contact Barbara Adams Marin, CQI manager and communications coordinator, at 735-8123 or, Kim King, administrative assistant at 735-8144. Crossroads Hospice – Seeking volunteers to assist terminally ill patients and their families. Call 793-5070. Destiny Hospice – is seeking caring and compassionate people to make a difference in the life of a person living with terminal illness. No special skills or experience needed; simply a willingness to help provide comfort and support. Orientation is scheduled to fit the volunteer’s schedule. Opportunities are available throughout the Cincinnati, Middletown and Butler County area. Contact Angie at 554-6300, or amclaughlin@destiny-hospice.com. Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care – is seeking volunteers in all Greater Cincinnati communities. Evercare provides care for those facing end-of-life issues and personal support to their families. Volunteers needed to visit with patients and/or assist in administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers may provide care wherever a patient resides, whether in a private home or nursing facility. Call 1-888-866-8286 or 682-4055. Heartland Hospice – is seeking people with an interest in serving terminally ill clients and their families. Volunteers are needed for special projects such as crochet, knitting, making cards and lap robes, as well as making visits to patients. Training is provided to fit volunteers’ schedules. Call Jacqueline at 731-6100, and Shauntay 8315800 for information. Hospice of Southwest Ohio – Seeks volunteers to help in providing hospice services, Call 770-0820, ext. 111 or e-mail ajones@hswo.org. Hoxworth Blood Center – Hoxworth is recruiting people to help during community blood drives and blood donation centers in the area. Positions include: Blood drive hosts, greeters, blood donor recruiters and couriers. Call Helen Williams at 558-1292 or helen.williams@uc.edu. The Jewish Hospital – 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Kenwood, needs adult volunteers to assist at the front window in the pharmacy and also to assist with clerical duties, sorting patient mail, etc. They also need volunteers to assist staff in the family lounge and information desk and a volunteer is also needed in the Cholesterol Center, 3200 Burnet Ave., to perform clerical duties. Shifts are available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers receive a free meal ticket for each day he or she volunteers four or more hours, plus free parking. Call 686-5330. The hospital also needs adult volunteers to assist MRI staff and technologists at the reception desk of the Imaging Department in the Medical Office Building, located across from the hospital at 4750 East Galbraith Road. Volunteers are also needed to assist staff in the family lounge and at the information desk in the main hospital. Shifts are available Monday through Friday. Call 686-5330.

Mercy Hospital Anderson – Seeks volunteers for the new patient services team, the Patient Partner Program. This team will provide volunteers with the opportunity to interact directly with the patients on a non-clinical level. Volunteers will receive special training in wheelchair safety, infection control, communication skills, etc. The volunteers will assist in the day-today non clinical functions of a nursing unit such as reading or praying with the patient; playing cards or watching TV with the patient; helping the patient select meals; running an errand; cutting the patient’s food. Call the Mercy Hospital Anderson Volunteer Department at 624-4676 to inquire about the Patient Partner Program. Wellness Community – Provides free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Volunteers needed to work at special events, health fairs, bulk mailings and other areas. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org and click on “volunteer” to sign up. Call 791-4060, ext. 19.

Miscellaneous

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati – Seeking volunteer campaign assistant to plan workplace employee giving campaigns and campaign project support volunteers to assist with campaigns. Call 475-0475 or e-mail info@cintishares.org. No experience necessary – Seeking volunteers to help with autism program based on the book “SonRise” by Barry Neil-Kaufman. No experience necessary. Call 2311948. Sayler Park Community Center – is looking for volunteers to help with youth instructional sports and art classes between 2-6 p.m. weekdays. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and a police check is required. Contact 9410102 for more information. SCORE-Counselors to America’s Small Business – A non-profit association seeking experienced business people to counsel others who are or wish to go into business. Call 684-2812 or visit www.scorechapter34.org. Tristate Volunteers – For adults of all ages, supporting some of the best-known events in the area. Call 766-2002, ext. 4485, visit www.tristatevolunteers.org or email info@tristatevolunteers.org. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the U.S. Coast Guard (MSD Cincinnati) in Homeland Security, marine environmental protection, radio watch standing and Marine events, such as Tall Stacks and the WEBN Fireworks all without pay. They also teach Ohio Boating Safety, boating/seamanship and give free boat safety checks per the Ohio, Kentucky or Indian regulations. To volunteer, call 554-0789 or e-mail grutherford100@hotmail.com. Youth In Planning – Teen volunteers needed for network project to inform communities about public planning. Visit www.OurTownPage.com or e-mail YouthInPlanning@cinci.rr.com.

Seniors

Anderson Senior Center – needs volunteers to teach computer courses in the evening. Computer sessions in basic computer instruction, intermediate computer instruction run once a week for five weeks. Instructors are also needed to teach one time classes of buying on ebay, digital photo, simple excel. The center has a baby grand piano and is in need of someone to play from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Libby Feck at 474-3100. Clermont Senior Services – invites area residents to get to know seniors in their communities by engaging in the Meals-on-Wheels and Friendly Neighbors/Shoppers programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Milford, Loveland, Union and Miami townships, Owensville, and Batavia Township. Call volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem at 536-4060. ITNGreaterCincinnati – Seeking volunteer drivers to provide dignified transportation to seniors and visually impaired adults 2 hours per week. Volunteer drivers may be reimbursed in cash for occupied miles and earn Transportation Social Security(tm) credits for their unoccupied miles. ITNGC is part of the Deaconess Foundation Full Life initiative, which strives to find healthcare solutions for seniors and their caregivers. For additional information call Nancy Schuster at 513-559-2200 or email at nancy.schuster@itngreatercincinnati.org. Meals on wheels – Seeks volunteers to deliver meals for Sycamore Senior Center’s program in the Loveland, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Symmes Township and West Chester areas. Call 984-1234 or 686-1013. To volunteer in Mount Washington or Anderson Township, call 474-3100.