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If you haven’t noticed, we begin the second decade of the 21st century in a little more than four weeks. Our question to you: How has your community changed in the last 10 years, and what changes would you like to see, or do you envision, over the next 10 years? E-mail your thoughts to tricountypress@community press.com. Include your name, community and a daytime phone number (not for publication).

The curtain will rise on a scene from the 1970s, with sideburns and jumpsuit, glitter and scarves taking Elvis fans back to a time of impromptu entertainment. The second annual concert to commemorate the birthday of Elvis Presley will recreate an experience that high school students could get no other way. Don Freeman, who is directing the performance and works as manager of Matthews Auditorium, will star as Elvis in the Jan. 15 production. He has spent hours watching You Tube videos to get material for an authentic performance, and a

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Students at Sharonville Elementary approach the war memorial at Patriot Pointe, grade by grade, to pay tribute to American soldiers on Veterans Day. SEE LIFE, B1

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The concert at Princeton will mimic an Elvis concert, down to the scarves and assistant who hands them to Elvis.

Beckfield campus expands programs, facility By Kelly McBride

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As the word has spread about Beckfield College’s Tri-County campus, so has its program offerings, and in turn, its facility. In less than two years, the TriCounty facility has outgrown its space in Springdale’s Pictoria Tower. The college now takes up the entire second floor of Tower 1, and has added several new programs, including an associate’s degree in advanced personal training, and certification in legal nurse consulting and addictions counseling. Other associate’s degree programs include business administration, computer network administration, criminal justice, medical assisting and paralegal studies. With 15 students in the initial January 2009 term, the Springdale campus now boasts 360 students enrolled in daytime and evening classes. The first home of 17,805

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Concert ence, he said. He even ordered the scarves that Elvis will throw from the company that had designed the King’s jumpsuits. They cost a bit more, he said, but are worth it. In keeping with authentic Elvis, Freeman has two play lists planned. One is the concert proper, and the other is a list of songs that may or may not be played, just like Elvis did. The stage will have the same makeup as well, with four male and four female backup singers, a band, and separate orchestra. Freeman even has an assistant on stage to hand him the scarves that he’ll kiss and fling to the fans, just like Elvis did. “It’s a lot of the same, but it’ll be a whole new show at the same time,” said Freeman, who has already grown his Elvis sideburns. A room adjoining Matthews Auditorium will include even more memorabilia than the last show had, with posters, brochures, photos and a video interview with a performer from one of his last concerts. Freeman considered his competition for the upcoming concert. A performance at the Taft Theatre took place on the same date and

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Continued from A1 “The show will give people a better appreciation for Elvis and the energy he and his band gave to them.” Don Freeman evening time in January 2010. Since the concerts are designed to occur close to Elvis’ Jan. 8 birthday, he was stuck with the same date again in 2011. To offset that competition, he planned two shows for that day. That would allow any fans who want to see Elvis at both locations to attend Princeton at 3 that afternoon, then Taft at 8 that night, and have time for dinner in between. Princeton’s performances are set for 3 p.m. and 8:30 that night. “That’s the way he did it, too,” Freeman said. “He usually had two concerts in one day, instead of two nights. “The show will give people a better appreciation for Elvis and the energy he and his band gave to them,” he said. “He was bigger than life,” Freeman said. “And the outfits didn’t hurt, either.”

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Adventure, thy name is Pat Klaus! You read about her four years ago as co-author of Glendale’s sesquicentennial book. She works at her husbands business, AEC Magnetics, and is the mother of Jack, a freshman in the band at St. Xavier High School, and Jane, a St. Gabriel eighth-grader who plays golf and swims. Pat helps out at both schools. Every year she takes her children on a 6,000-mile to 7,000-mile trip. In three years they have visited all but six of the contiguous states. I can hear Dinah Shore singing, “See the USA in your Chevrolet.” Husband, Bill, joins them when work permits. How creative to introduce your children to different foods, accents, customs and people across our country. Factory tours are a favorite and include Miller and Coors Brewing Cos., John Deere and Celestial Seasonings. They rafted the Colorado River and rode to the sun in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Two visits to Yellowstone, a longhorn cattle stampede in Fort Worth and seeing the Sault Ste. Marie locks in a boat were thrilling experiences. Roadside rest stops shaped like oil derricks in Oklahoma and roasting hot dogs in Thunder Bay Canada that they dubbed thunder dogs were memorable. In a small Canadian province, everything was closed on Canada’s national holiday, July 1, except a Chinese restaurant where they waited in line an hour.

“Deadwood, South D a k o t a looked like the days of Wyatt Earp. We were barefoot in Evelyn the snow on Perkins the ContiCommunity n e n t a l Press Divide in olorado. columnist CBarton Creek in Austin, Texas, is an amazing natural pool carved out of limestone with beautiful clear water. We sat in the control booth at the U.S. Geographical Survey headquarters, and saw worldwide seismographs and maps. We visited all the Big Ten school stadiums this summer, and the kids loved the adventure of Lake Louise.” Pat was stunned when they visited New York. Michael Jackson had just died and people were on the streets singing his songs and paying tribute to him. Pat was born in Cambria County, PA., and loves living in Glendale. She finds it “an enchanted place. It is and always has been a dog lover’s village. Half of us know each other by our dog’s names.” Pat is very proud of Jack and Jane, who plan the trips and professionally work the telephones. Jane finds hotels and asks all the right questions about reservations, events and restaurants. They are great travelers and don’t complain of boredom. Proficient at reading maps, they easily adapt to unexpected travel

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Pat Klaus is taken for a walk in Glendale by her Labradors, Pogo and Mascot. Friendly and frisky, they give her a real workout. changes. Pat feels blessed that the children enjoy the adventures and are so resourceful. When their dad flew in to meet them for Father’s Day, they took photos of the trip to Kinkos’ and made a calendar for him. Jack wants to travel around the world. Pat may arrange a meeting for him with an old friend from her Channel 9 days who has been around the world and can offer tips. Their first trip almost didn’t happen because of floods. They barely squeezed through before the

last road was closed off. Alternative routes made it like being in a Byzantine maze, and it took them almost 11 hours to drive from Glendale to St. Louis. Pat loves the road and could jump in the car and go right now. If you are a travel dunce like me, maybe you should call the Klauses to make arrangements for your next trip. 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.

Springdale award toasts good health Your Community Press newspaper serving Evendale, Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale, Wyoming

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Springdale has been honored for its efforts to promote a healthy community, with an award from the Ohio Department of Health. The Bronze Award was given based on the following categories: general community, physical activity, nutrition and tobacco. “Springdale is dedicated to the health and well-being of its citizens,” Springdale Health Commissioner Cammie Mitrione said. “The Springdale

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Diabetes workshop

Beginning Jan. 11, the Springdale Health Department will be offering the Healthy U Diabetes Self-Management Program. It is part of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University, which strives to help people build self-confidence, maintain their health and manage their chronic health conditions. This free six-week program is a small group workshop that is designed to enhance the effectiveness of medical treatment and diabetes education given by the participant’s health care team. The focus is on solving problems common to those with Type 2 diabetes. The program is evidence based. It has been proven to

improve the quality of life and to save money by reducing health care expenses for the participants. Participants learn to manage their health through diet and exercise changes, using medications correctly, managing sleep and fatigue, and improving communication with family members, friends and health care providers. For more information or to enroll, call 346-5727. Call soon as enrollment is limited.

Rep. Pillich hosts Sharonville office hours

State Rep. Connie Pillich (D-Montgomery) will hold office hours to speak one-onone with residents of her district, gather local input on state issues and identify community concerns. The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at the Alreddy Café in Sharonville, 11083 Reading Road, Sharonville.

UAW breakfast with Santa

Santa will be visiting the UAW Local 863, 10708 Reading Road, Evendale, 9 a.m.to noon Saturday, Dec. 11, and

invites the community to join him for breakfast. Cost is $5 per person; pay at the door. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. There will also be children’s games, crafts and karaoke, and a free picture with Santa. For more information, call 563-1252.

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• A few wintery stories will come to life during Freezin’ Fun Stories at Cotswold Visitor Center in Glenwood Gardens, at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. Visitors should bring their favorite pair of mittens, a hat and a scarf. • Visitors can stop by Sharon Centre in Sharon Woods to make an ornament out of natural materials from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. • Explore the high-flying world of raptors during the live animal program “Birds of Prey at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, at Sharon Woods’ Sharon Centre. • Parents and their little ones can come into the warmth of the Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods to make a snowflake craft from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19.

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Lori Geraci, left, and Cheri Scott-Geraci of Geraci Garden Center sell holiday greenery during Glendale’s Christmas on the Square.

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Glendale residents braved freezing temperature to celebrate the village’s Christmas on the Square Dec. 1. Among the highlights were pedicabs, Belgian waffles and crepes, funnel cakes and other snacks, as well as Spaten beer. Vendors stayed open late, inviting visitors to shop and stay warm. Other vendors also displayed their wares in a heated tent. Music performed by Not Your Dad’s Jazz and Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Group, as well as the Mount Zion Choir and Bethany Choir kept the spirit merry. Santa made his annual appearance, arriving on the village’s new fire truck. After he visited with the children, firefighters took him back to his reindeer and sled, which were waiting in a nearby field.

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Evendale Elementary recently celebrated fall with a harvest parade and party. Seen here from Kelly Katzer’s fifth-grade class are, from left: Trevor Bell, Shy Anne Fierro, Alex Carson, Bailey Ramsey and Alexis Roberts.

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Evendale Elementary recently celebrated fall with a harvest parade and party. Here, the fifth-grade girls display their harvest costumes at the parade. Courtney Poehner, Carley Poehner, Emerald Shodkley (front row), Riley Morris, Dejeanee Kelly, Kayla Palmer and Treasure Chen.

Evendale Elementary recently celebrated fall with a harvest parade and party. Teacher Stacey Broenner, left, along with some of her kindergarten students, participated in the harvest parade while parents, friends, siblings and other guests enjoyed the festivities.

Evendale Elementary recently celebrated fall with a harvest parade and party. Students from all grades paraded around the school’s parking lot. Following the parade, parents hosted parties in classrooms.

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Evendale Elementary recently celebrated fall with a harvest parade and party. From left: fourth-graders Cristian Monahan, Amille Roscoe, Nakiya Robinson and teacher Mandy Pence pose for a photo during the fall celebration.

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rooms,” Mustard said. “Each girl took ownership of one letter of the alphabet and illustrated the word which corresponds to that letter. Each card has the letter in cursive and print, along with the word in French, Haitian Creole and English, in addition to the corresponding illustration. We are now able to hold onto the originals, make color copies on cardstock and laminate each sheet to assure longtime usage. We want to do our part to help them.” The cards will be delivered to the Haitian schools by Cincinnati restaurateur and Haitian native Jean-Robert Cadet, who grew up

in the Restavec system, a form of slavery still prevalent in Haiti. He is dedicating his life to the eradication of this practice, Mustard said. Cadet also helped the students prepare his red beans and rice recipe, a staple in the Haitian diet, which they ate while working on their alphabet cards. Mustard hopes the project will benefit the children of Haiti and also be a valuable experience for the French Club members. “Something we did will help their education in a tangible way. It feels more real than donating money,” junior Noor Saeed said.

Bethany School’s Character Club has been hard at work encouraging good character around campus. The club’s latest project involved painting rocks with words, advocating good character. Here, fifth-grader Ruku Pal shows off her rock, applauding trust.

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• In boys bowling, Oak Hills beat Wyoming 2,9742,321, Nov. 29. Wyoming’s Nick Burns bowled a 396. On Dec. 2, Wyoming lost to Reading 2,543-2,431. Wyoming’s Nick Burns bowled a 426. • In girls bowling, Oak Hills beat Wyoming 2,202-1,276, Nov. 29. Wyoming’s Booth bowled a 126. • The girls basketball team beat Reading 66-56, Dec. 2. Wyoming’s top-scorer was Nikki McKee with 27 points.

The week at Princeton

• The Princeton boys bowling team lost to Lakota West 2,356-2,281, Nov. 30. Princeton’s Robert Samaniego bowled a 396. On Dec. 2, Princeton beat Miami Valley Christian Academy 2,367-1,563. Princeton’s Robert Samaniego bowled a 429. • In girls bowling, Princeton beat Lakota West 1,8481,619, Nov. 30. Princeton’s Emma Littman bowled a 328.

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With a 2-1 record to start the season, the Princeton High School boys bowling team will aim to build off their early success for the rest of the 2010-2011 campaign. With senior Robert Samaniego leading the way, the Vikings could prove to be a difficult opponent for many teams this winter. Although it’s early, Samaniego is averaging 201.3 pins through three games. That’s 10 more pins a game from what the senior bowled last season. His experience and talent make him a good fit in the team’s captain role, according to head coach Garry Wilson. “Robert is definitely one of my leading bowlers,” Wilson said. “He’s got a real good head on his shoulder and I expect him to bowl around 200 all season long.” Samaniego already has a high game of 226 this season. Sophomore Adeleke

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Princeton High School bowler Robert Samaniego already has posted a team high score of 226 this season for the Vikings. Ademuyewo should also be one of the squad’s top bowlers. During his first game of the season, Ademuyewo bowled a 210. According to Wilson, Ademuyewo can only get better with the more frames he plays. “He’s got a lot of potential and he needs more experience, but he’s one you can tell is trying to get better at it,” Wilson said. The Vikings also possess a freshman in their regular rotation.

Chris Gregory has a 150.8 average through the first three games of his first year of varsity bowling. Wilson believes Gregory is capable of accomplishing good things for the program, but added that the freshman will have to continue to hone his skills. “He’s got a lot of the fundamentals down, but he has a lot of stuff he needs to work on,” Wilson said. Viking seniors Jay Campbell, Tom Argo, Jason Schlake and Alec Osborne

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Princeton High School freshman Chris Gregory could make a big impact for the Vikings bowling squad this season. will also be significant contributors to the squad this season. The Princeton girls squad features a core of bowlers that will look build off last season’s 10-4 record. Through four games this season, junior Valeta Brown has been the catalyst for the squad, knocking down an average of 145.3 pins per game, with a high game of 157. Emma Littmann will use her senior year to improve

off last season’s average of 166.4 pins per game. Littman showed she possesses the talent to accomplish the fete, and has already bowled a team high game of 179. Sophomore Dana Svensson could be a pleasant surprise for Princeton throughout the winter. Svensson will have to work on her consistency, but her talent is evidenced by the 174 she bowled during her first game of the season.

Cowboys bowling should be strong again By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

Speed camp

David Payne, recent Olympian, leads the Clutch Speed Camp Dec. 18 and 19 in Sharonville. Silver medalist, Payne shares his expertise and speed training tips with campers from ages 7-18 at D1 training complex in Sharonville, Summit Woods off East Kemper Road Dec. 18-19. To register call for additional details: 314-2711.

Women’s volleyball

Springdale Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 2011 Women’s Volleyball League. Games will be played on Wednesday nights beginning in January. Registration will be through Dec. 29. League will be made of resident and non-resident teams. League cost is $135 for resident teams, $235 for nonresident teams. To register a team, contact the Springdale Community Center at 346-3910.

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Junior Michelle Jolson of Wyoming gets off a shot against Reading on Thursday night, Dec. 2, at Wyoming. Jolson scored 26 points in the Cowboys' opening night victory. Wyoming won 66-56.

The Wyoming High School bowling teams should both have good seasons as the boys return several talented standouts and the girls team has a young roster full of eager bowlers. “I expect the boys to repeat their performance from last year and make it to districts,” head coach Chuck Pollington said. “The girls are very inexperienced as we have a lot of underclassmen but they are fast learners and very eager to pick up the game so I expect good things from them, too.” The boys will be led by Nick Burns, who has an average above 200. Burns, a senior, could be one of the top players in the city. “He’s aspiring to be No.1 in the city,” Pollington said. “I’m expecting really good things from him, and the whole boys team is very dedicated to getting back to districts and possibly to state.” Along with Burns, Wyoming returns Josh Hite, another standout for the

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Wyoming senior Nick Burns will be the leader for the Cowboys bowling team. Cowboys. Juniors Matt Brown and Jack Meier will also be counted on for big production this season. The girls team is young as most of the players are new or are underclassmen. Pollington said the girls are eager to improve. “We have one girl, Ginger Engel, who has gone from under 100 to consistently throwing over 100 and had a 162 yesterday, so that’s a remarkable turnaround in just the last two weeks,” Pollington said. Along with Engel, Megan Warmouth, Lily Grace and Amelia Irvine will be the top

bowlers for the Cowboys. One challenge for the girls, according to Pollington, is staying focused when they have to compete against bigger teams. “They will run into some players who have bowled for 10 years or so. The challenge for them will be to keep a stiff upper lip and just focus on improving their game and not worrying about the opponents they face,” he said. “The real prize is at the end of the year in sectionals. We’re preparing the girls to win some matches and we are looking forward to picking up some wins.” Wyoming often faces bigger schools as the CHL doesn’t have enough teams to have a full league schedule. Deer Park and Reading are the only other CHL bowling teams so the Cowboys face a schedule full of tough teams. “It’s a challenge but we’re definitely up for it and we’re looking forward to competing with the rest,” he said. For more sports coverage, go to www.cincinnati.com/blogs/ presspreps.

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Speed, skill, depth keys for Moeller hockey By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

The Moeller High School hockey team has a young roster, but the Crusaders have solid depth this season and should contend for the Capital Conference Championship. “We’re going to be very competitive with everyone we play,” said head coach Mike Reeder. Moeller will be led by a trio of senior standouts in Kyle Bobay, Ben Fessel and Alex Land. “Those three guys played great in our first few games,” Reeder said. “They

are consistent for us and we’ll need their leadership more than ever having nine sophomores on the roster.” Having so many underclassmen, the Crusaders aren’t the most physically imposing team. Speed and skill will be the calling cards for Moeller this season, according to Reeder. “We have a lot of skill,” he said. “Our kids are good, smart hockey players and they are team players. We just need to be a little more aggressive. It’s one of the things we’re working on.” Defense is an area that Crusaders also need work on early in the season.

Reeder said defense comes naturally to some players but that the Crusaders will have to put a little more focus on it. Fortunately for Moeller, the Crusaders defense is bolstered by having two solid goaltenders. Juniors Jake Krugler and Calvin Fix will split time in net and both have save percentages over 90 percent. “Goaltending was a bit of an unknown for us so it was a pleasant surprise that they are playing so well,” Reeder said. Among the underclassmen, Nick Meece, Alex Burgdorf and Tyler Ruter

will be standouts for Moeller but the Crusaders have depth up and down the lineup. “We have three lines that can do some damage,” Reeder said. “Anyone I throw out there can handle themselves” Dublin Coffman, Upper Arlington, Dublin Jerome and Olentangy Liberty are among the top teams in the conference, along with the Crusaders. Moeller will have a good idea of where it stands in the league by Christmas as the Crusaders play five league games in early December. “I feel like we should be

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Moeller’s Kyle Bobay scores against St. Xavier during a game last season. Bobay is one of the senior leaders for Moeller this season. able to play with any of those guys,” Reeder said. “We still need to improve

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The Ursuline Academy bowling team will use the 2010-2011 campaign to try and build off last season’s 8-14 record. Ursuline, which is in Blue Ash, didn’t waste any time adding a victory to the win column, as the squad knocked off St. Ursula, 2092 to 1648, at Stones Lanes, Nov. 30. As the season progresses, Ursuline should feature one of the Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League’s top bowlers in Kara Strasser. Strasser bowled a 179.5 average in the first contest of the year after averaging 163.8 pins per game as junior last season. Lions’ head

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Ursuline Acadmey bowler Kara Strasser bowls a practice round after the Lions’ match against St. Ursula at Stones Lanes, Nov. 30. coach Rob Meirose believes Strasser is poised to have a big senior year. “I believe she can challenge for a GGCL bowler of the year,” Meirose said. “She’s got the ability to be one of the top bowlers not only in our league, but in the city.”

Senior Nicole Vice also possesses the potential to create some excitement on the lanes this season, according to Meirose. “She’s got the ability to be an excellent bowler also,” he said. “She’s always smiling and never gets down … and she’s got the ability.” Vice will use this winter to try and improve the 147.9 pins per game she averaged as a junior. Madi Stuhlreyer should also make an impact for the Lions by being one of the team’s most reliable bowlers. “She’ll be in the top half of our league and my goal for her is going to be for her to bowl around 150, or 160,” he said. Meirose added that the Lions are not just a three-

person team, and that he feels comfortable inserting anyone from the team’s lineup into a match. “I don’t think we really lose anything,” Meirose said. “I have a feeling that our girls won’t average anything less than a 150, and that’s amazing.” Other bowlers for Ursuline include: Jackie Andrews (151 pins through one game this season), Anna Lapp (135.2 average last winter), and sophomore Hannah Mehlre (110 average in 20009-2010).

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Learning to look at failure as your opportunity

OK, you won’t be the first to call me crazy. I have gotten used to it over the years. But, hear me out on this. I have had many failures over the years. It was not until my mid-teen years that I realized that they were lessons. I could either go through life continuing to fail or learn from the experiences and, to use an Army motto, “Be all you can be!” I chose the latter. Successes came slowly and would have been deemed by many as mere ripples in a stormy sea. To me, they were stepping stones on an adventurous climb up a steep mountain. I persisted. Each small success built confidence. But, this isn’t about me; it

is about you. What I have to say applies to all of us. The vast majority of us face the same self imposed lack of confidence. Edward Levy Almost every Community goal we strive for becomes full Press guest of roadblocks. columnist We can either stop and admit defeat, or we can persist and find a way to overcome the temporary difficulty. Sometimes, even a partial solution becomes a road to success. One of my favorite quotes

is attributed to Thomas Edison while he was trying to invent the light bulb. He said, “Results! Why, man I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won’t work.” Over the years this quote has served me well at work and in my other endeavors. Consider how you are viewed by strangers. Are you confident of how they regard you? Most of us are not! But, that comes from our own self image. It is readily picked up by many people. If you lack confidence, it will show. You don’t have to put on the image that you are superior. You only have to greet a stranger as an interesting equal. Soon some conversations will lead to a useful conclusion. It

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If you could be any fictional character, whom would you be and why? “’The Invisible Man.’ I could go into dangerous places and situations, and not fear being discovered and probably killed. “And I could learn the truth about things that divide people, and be able to expose liars for what they are.” B.B. “Federal agent Elliot Ness ... old-fashioned crime fighting where the constitutional rights didn’t play a huge part on investigations and apprehensions.” O.H.R. “I would like to be an intelligent, responsible, honest, ethical member of the U.S. Congress who puts the interests of my country first, as opposed to seeing how much money I can get the federal government to waste in my district or how I could get myself reelected. “I would believe in ‘truth, justice, and the American way,’ play fair and co-operate with my fellow members for the good of our constituents, regardless of their party. “Oops, forgot Superman passed away. Clearly, I would be a fictional character.” F.S.D. “None other than our president, Barack Obama. This guy has lived in a fantasy world since being elected. “His idea after the election was that he was going to part the waters and the flock would follow him for whatever he wanted done. He has increased our government in size, and spending followed. “I still don’t understand what 35 czars are doing besides adding to our deficit spending and inflating government salaries with secretaries, advisers, etc., etc. to the tune of or upward of $1 million per czar’s cabinet. What is the purpose of our House representatives and senators? “To me, if you ever watch CSpan channels, in chamber sessions seems to be a farce – one person does the talking to a bunch of empty seats or people walking around lobbying for something. “I just wish we could go back to basics and do more than freeze salaries. If they would put all government employees into the Social Security system and have the same benefit packages and near salaries as the commoners, the system would be in better shape.

Next questions What safety precautions do you take when doing your holiday shopping? Do you feel safe shopping at the major malls and shopping centers? How much do you plan to spend for Christmas or holiday gifts this year? How does it compare to last year? 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. “I could go on for ever as there is a lot more so I don’t want to take up the whole paper.” D.J. “Anne Shirley of Green Gables is the fictional character I would most want to be. She is plucky, loves to read and became a teacher. She had a certain joy for life that was inspiring.” K.S. “I guess the talking horse. Just think how it would be – you as a horse who could talk at the race track talking to the other horses and getting the inside of who was going to win the big race even before it began.” L.S. “Although I’m still a believer and do not consider him fictional, I think I would choose Santa Claus. Who else do you know of who is loved by everyone and who loves everyone in return? I do my part to assist him every year.” B.N. “Elizabeth Bennet. Because when all was said and done with the family drama, and the societal pressures in 19th England, she and Mr. Darcy lived happily ever after.” C.A.S.

Officials from the farm and the village of Evendale are working out a five-year contract. Evendale bought the farm property seven years ago and established the Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation to maintain the property. How valuable is the farm to Evendale? No responses. Which local business districts have the best holiday decorations? What do you like about them? No responses.

happened to me more than once. My most interesting one was when we had gone to Xavier University for a lecture. I was talking to a stranger. It led to a very interesting volunteer position which I have enjoyed for about eight years. At other times, someone who is very interested in your advancement will challenge you simply to see how well you react to disappointment or temporary failure. They are not doing this to belittle you. They are doing it to be sure you are not a quitter. Accept any challenge, do your best and don’t be afraid to ask for advice. Assure the person that defeat is temporary and only a learning experience. Once

VOICES FROM THE WEB Changing coaches

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“Good luck to Mr. Kaufman when his ‘performance’ review comes due this year. Apparently, performance is measured one dimensionally at Princeton. Coach Leach did pour his heart and soul into the football program, and this is how the community and school thank him. Shame on you Mr. Kaufman and the board of education. Coach Leach is an alumni with strong ties to the community and even stronger relationships with his players. His success as the head football coach can be more accurately measured by the compassionate handling of the untimely deaths of two of his players. Coach Leach was invaluable in securing a number of his student athletes the opportunity of a college education by playing football at the next level. He also turned around the Booster Club. Good luck finding a more dedicated and knowledgeable coach.” checksmart “Mr. Leach is a good person, he just isn’t a good football coach. Let his record speak for itself. The challenge for Mr. Kaufman will be to find someone who is not only a good person, but can also successfully lead and coach a Division I football program. I wish all the best to Mr. Leach and Mr. Kaufman.” fullmenu “So ... what is a football coach hired to do? Be a motivational speaker regardless of record? You probably would like to continue giving Marvin Lewis a chance, too.” TastyPhlegm “Best wishes coach Leach. I must say if you had surrounded yourself with innovative, fresh hard core coaches you would still have a position.” GetADOUT

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Holidays stressful for caregivers

The holidays are a natural time to enjoy family and get-togethers – sharing festive meals, exchanging gifts and celebrating traditions. For the 65 million Americans taking care of someone with a life-limiting illness, finding holiday cheer can be difficult. After months, or even years of absorbing a loved one’s pain, the added stress of the holidays can cause the sudden onset of a littleknown condition called compassion fatigue. Symptoms include irritability, outbursts of anger, difficulty concentrating and exhaustion. The caregiver feels unappreciated and may even have difficulty caring about others. Who is most at risk? Often, they’re individuals who are caring for their loved one on their own.

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you have proved this, your life will change for the better quickly. As a parent, one of the things I never did was to compare my children to anyone else. That only gives them a bad self image. They all became well grounded individuals. If you have young kids be sure to let them develop as individuals. No one needs another you. One is enough. A final thought. One of my personal mottos is that there are some things I don’t do well, some things I do poorly, but the thing I do worst of all is to become a quitter. Try it. You’ll like it. Edward Levy is a longtime resident of Montgomery and a former college instructor.

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Students and staff assemble after walking from the school on Creek Road to Patriot Pointe for a Veterans Day celebration.

Sharonville Elementary principal Ed Theroux shows kindergartners how to fold their hands in respect for veterans, during a ceremony at Patriot Pointe.

Sharonville Elementary Principal Ed Theroux, left, invites World War II veteran Don Robertson to share in the school’s celebration of Veterans Day at Patriot Pointe. Robertson was a medic in the Army, and served in Germany.

Quiet remembrance Students at Sharonville Elementary approach the war memorial at Patriot Pointe, grade by grade, to pay tribute to American soldiers on Veterans Day. Each grade, led by Principal Ed Theroux, folded their hands and bowed their heads in moments of silence that were punctuated by patriotic songs by the school’s choir. “Thank you veterans,” Theroux said, “for keeping us safe.” KELLY MCBRIDE/STAFF

Sharonville student J.T. Federle places a wreath at Patriot Pointe during a memorial celebration on Veterans Day.

Sharonville Elementary’s Color Guard, from left, Isaac Dial, Conor Reilly, J.T. Federle, Katie Hiles, Eva Pierce, Jacen Urbaniak and David Gilker, maintain positions as each grade at Sharonville Elementary approaches the Patriot Pointe war memorial to pay their respects on Veterans Day.

Deborah Jackson, right, leads the Sharonville Elementary choir in “We Are One Nation” during the school's Veterans Day ceremony at Patriot Pointe. Alexis Grooms, standing near a POWMIA tribute, sings patriotic songs in the Sharonville Elementary choir during a Veterans Day celebration at Patriot Pointe.

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

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Thursday Evening Quick Walks, 6:30 p.m., Bob Roncker’s Running Spot, 267 E. Sharon Road, Walk about 4-5 miles in an hour. With Susan Fryman and Jim McGruder. Free. 772-7999. Glendale.

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Children’s Gingerbread House Tea, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Gazebo Tea Garden, 10461 Kenwood Road, Each child decorates and takes home a gingerbread house. Includes light tea lunch, brief talk on tea etiquette, story about folklore history of Gingerbread Houses viewing and playing with Christmas train. Ages 3 and up. $19.50, $10.50 per child. Reservations required. 985-0027. Blue Ash.

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Acoustik Buca, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, 2479933; www.deshas.com. Montgomery.

MUSIC - CHORAL

Living Christmas Trees, 7-9 p.m., Kenwood Baptist Church, $7. 791-0355; www.livingchristmastree.kenwoodbaptist.org. Kenwood.

Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping Christmas Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping, 3295 E. Sharon Road, Frasier firs. Sizes 6-7, 7-8 and 8-9 feet. Handmade wreaths and winter hanging baskets available. Garland, roping and greens sold by the pound. Special orders welcome. Free hot chocolate, small fire and goodies for the children. $79, $59, $49. 769-3737; www.geracigardencenter.com. Sharonville.

MUSIC - JAZZ

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Jennifer Ellis Candy Cane Concert, 7-8 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Nature Center. Interactive high-energy holiday music. 521-7275. Sharonville.

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The Hitmen, 8 p.m.-midnight, Tony’s, 6771993; www.tonysofcincinnati.com. Symmes Township.

MUSIC - POP

Jon Aiken, 7-11 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Free. Reservations recommended. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale. Kyle Grooms, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $12. Ages 21 and up. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Textile Arts Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Needle-Felting Workshop. With textile artist Sarah Miller. Learn the basics of needle felting or advance your skills by creating a snowman. Beginner/Intermediate. $40, includes felting tool kit & wool. Adults and children ages 8 and up.) and 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. (Baby Bunting Doll Workshop. Create this one-of-a-kind doll with Ms. Kyle, CWS NatureTots teacher, while your toddler, ages 1 to 3 years, plays in the early childhood space. No experience necessary. $35, includes all materials.), Cincinnati Waldorf School Meshewa Farm, 7550 Given Road, Registration required by Dec. 9. Presented by Turner Farm. 561-7400; e-mail turnerfarm@zoomtown.com; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill. FOOD & DRINK

Children’s Gingerbread House Tea, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Gazebo Tea Garden, $19.50, $10.50 per child. Reservations required. 9850027. Blue Ash.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m.-noon, UAW Local 863, 10708 Reading Road, Includes children’s games, crafts, karaoke and photo with Santa. Optional donation: 4th Marine Division Toys for Tots-bring new unwrapped toy. $5. 563-1252. Evendale. Holiday in Lights, 6-10 p.m., Sharon Woods, $12 per car, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $2 coupon available online. 7690393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville. Santaland, 6-10 p.m., Sharon Woods, Free. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping Christmas Trees, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping, $79, $59, $49. 769-3737; www.geracigardencenter.com. Sharonville.

Cookie Walk, 9-11:30 a.m., Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, Homemade cookies, breads, and candies for sale for $7 per pound. 791-7631; www.trinitycincinnati.org. Deer Park. Gift Wrapping and Bow Demonstration, 24 p.m., The Container Store, 5901 E. Galbraith Road, Includes giveaways. Free. 7450600; www.containerstore.com. Sycamore Township. S U N D A Y, D E C . 1 2

HISTORIC SITES Sharonville History Museum, Noon-4 p.m., Sharonville Historical Museum, 11115 Main St., Museum features numerous exhibits and artifacts reminiscent of life in Sharonville and its surroundings. Model train diorama currently under construction. Free. Presented by Society of Historic Sharonville. 563-9756. Sharonville. HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

Drive-Through Nativity, 5:30-9 p.m., Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Ten scenes with live performers depicting key moments of the Christmas story. With animals and music. Rain or shine. One night only. Free, no donations accepted. 791-3142; www.cosumc.org. Montgomery. Holiday in Lights, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, $12 per car, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $2 coupon available online. 7690393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville.

Return of the Mushrooms: Shiitake Workshop, 9-11 a.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Wes Duren of Marvin’s Organic Gardens teaches how to inoculate an oak log with shiitake sawdust spawn. Free for participants of November mushroom workshop. $10. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Momma, Poppa, Brother and Sister Bear, 9:3011:45 a.m., Edyth B. Lindner Elementary School, 11312 Snider Road, Face-painting, picture-taking, raffles, sing-alongs and snacks. With Mike Berenstain, author of the Berenstain Bears. Free. 247-0900. Symmes Township. The Goshorn Brothers, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road, 771-4888. Sharonville.

MUSIC - CHORAL

Living Christmas Trees, 7-9 p.m., Kenwood Baptist Church, $7. 791-0355; www.livingchristmastree.kenwoodbaptist.org. Kenwood.

MUSIC - POP

Anna & Milovan Dinner and a Show, 5-11 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Upstairs. Includes dinner. $24.95-$44.95. Reservations required. 772-3333. Glendale.

NATURE

Kids can take a trip to the North Pole with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s “Holiday Follies 2: A Trip to the North Pole.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Taft Theatre. It is a celebration of the holidays for children of all ages. Tickets are $20, $18, and $7. Call 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. There is also a Brunch with Santa at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. For the breakfast only, tickets are $25; for breakfast and the show, $40. Call 513-5698080 ext. 13 for reservations. Children and adults are encouraged to bring new and unwrapped items to the Taft lobby prior to shows, collected for St. Joseph Orphanage. For holiday item requests, visit www.stjosephorphanage.org.

SHOPPING

HOME & GARDEN

MUSIC - BLUES

PROVIDED

PROVIDED.

Have Brunch With Santa at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road, Sharonville. Also take a free photo with Santa. Brunch cost is $14.95, $7.95 ages 2-12, and free for children under 24 months; a park vehicle permit is required. Reservations are required. Call 769-0624, or visit www.greatparks.org.

Freezin’ Fun Stories, 10 a.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Cotswold Visitor Center. Bring a favorite pair of mittens, a hat and a scarf. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 771-8733. Woodlawn.

SEMINARS

What Women Need to Know About Divorce, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Merrill Lynch, 5151 Pfeiffer Road, Suite 100, Conference room. Learn how to protect yourself and your children, take control of your financial life and strategies to deal with your spouse and/or children’s emotions. Free. Reservations appreciated, not required. Presented by Second Saturday. 792-1186. Blue Ash.

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HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS Santaland, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, Free. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Jennifer Ellis Candy Cane Concert, 7-8 p.m., Sharon Woods, Free. 521-7275. Sharonville. T U E S D A Y, D E C . 1 4

W E D N E S D A Y, D E C . 1 5

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Gorman Heritage Farm Quilters Meeting, 6 p.m., Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Includes making a quilt for annual quilt raffle. 563-6663; www.gormanfarm.org. Evendale.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

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

Holiday in Lights, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, $12 per car, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $2 coupon available online. 7690393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville. Santaland, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, Free. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS

HOLIDAY - TREES

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Jennifer Ellis Candy Cane Concert, 7-8 p.m., Sharon Woods, Free. 521-7275. Sharonville.

Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping Christmas Trees, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping, $79, $59, $49. 769-3737; www.geracigardencenter.com. Sharonville.

MUSIC - CABARET

Holiday Dinner and a Show, 6-9 p.m., Iron Horse Inn, 40 Village Square, Upstairs. With Matt Snow. Dinner show featuring holiday music. $24.95-$44.95. Reservations required. 772-3333; www.ironhorseinn.com. Glendale.

Santaland, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, Free. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. Brunch With Santa, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Stonewood Banquet Center, 11355 Swing Road. Brunch. Free photo with Santa. $14.95, $7.95 ages 2-12, free children under 24 months; vehicle permit required. Reservations required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 769-0624; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.

HOLIDAY - TREES

Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping Christmas Trees, Noon-4 p.m., Geraci Garden Center and Landscaping, $79, $59, $49. 769-3737; www.geracigardencenter.com. Sharonville.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Valley Concert Series, 4 p.m., Presbyterian Church of Wyoming, 225 Wyoming Ave., Music of Advent and Christmas. With choir, soloists, harp and organ. Free, donations accepted. Dinner Dance reservations required. 821-8735. Wyoming.

NATURE

Natural Ornaments, 2-4 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Make an ornament with natural ornaments. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville. M O N D A Y, D E C . 1 3

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

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

PROVIDED

“Nativity The Pop Opera” will run Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 16-19 at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, at 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, with seven shows. The light-hearted pop opera commemorates the Christmas story as seen through the eyes of the angels. J. Todd Anderson, movie industry veteran and storyboard artist to the Coen Brothers, George Clooney and more, wrote the lyrics and music for the show. Ticket proceeds will be donated to 'Njoy-it-all Camp, a camp for children with cancer and blood diseases operated by Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. Performances are 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11-12, and Thursday- Sunday, Dec. 16-19; additional 2 p.m. matinee is Saturday, Dec. 18. Tickets are $20; $15, groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets call 859957-1940 or visit www.thecarnegie.com.

Life

Tri-County Press

December 8, 2010

Why does Christmas cause us a certain uneasiness? even more than we do; Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an aspect of the or how much more we coming of Christmas that could be involved in rattles us. the lives of our kids or We attribute it to our our church. busyness, the expectations, We notice other peoand the expenses incurred. ple who really have to Partly true. But a reflective struggle with life wisdom suggests something because of impoverishelse lies unrecognized in us Father Lou ment, unemployment at this time of year. Guntzelman or illness and think, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Psychologists and spiriought to help them tual directors remind us that Perspectives more.â&#x20AC;? no human is all-good or allChristmas is the time we more bad. Each of us is a mixture of a readily admit to spiritual realities, bright side and a dark side. We have the potential of per- go to church and desire to live betforming noble altruistic deeds. Or, ter. But hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where a deeper we can direct our inner energies toward the darker elements of life. dynamic comes into play. The Any of us can go either way and same experts that point out the mixture of good and evil in every be more the sinner or the saint. The Christmas atmosphere and person also divulge a strange its meaning nudges us toward our human trait. We are frightened of bright side. The songs, lights and the potential for good in ourefforts to help others all tug at our selves. It is much easier, they say, to hearts. Higher aspirations come to get people to eventually admit to mind. We look at our spouse and the skeletons in their closet than wonder why we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love her to admit to the bright side dormant

within them. Strange dynamic, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? Christmas time disrupts this dynamic. It not only reminds us of how much weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really loved and treasured by God, but it also reminds us how much we can love and positively affect the lives of others. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disturbing. It clashes with our ego, selfishness and darker side. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to try and do this good stuff all year long,â&#x20AC;? we quietly admit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be walked on, taken advantage of, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be such a struggle. I feel I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be myself.â&#x20AC;? The resolution of this call to altruism then becomes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really not much, just an average and struggling worldly person â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect a lot of good from me.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps this kind of thinking reveals why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so obsessed with the scandals and sins of others; why the dirt in the lives of the rich and famous fascinates us; why we look backwards in histo-

We have the potential of performing noble altruistic deeds. Or, we can direct our inner energies toward the darker elements of life. Any of us can go either way and be more the sinner or the saint. ry and write expose books about statesmen and people who are admired. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eager to find blemishes and secret sins. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just to make us look good, but to cynically make us all look bad and hopelessly weak. Then we can excuse ourselves from rising higher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look at them! So, do you expect differently from people like us?â&#x20AC;? we rationalize. When Jesus Christ, the one whose birth we celebrate on Christmas, walked among us, there was an occasion when he looked us in the eye and said in so many words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are the salt of the earth, â&#x20AC;Ś if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flavor it with good, who will?â&#x20AC;? Similarly, in his inauguration address in 1994, Nelson Mandela referred to our tendency to hide our potential for good.

He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ask ourselves, who are we to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are we not to be? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a child of God. Our playing small doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve the worldâ&#x20AC;Ś We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is in everyone! â&#x20AC;&#x153;And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.â&#x20AC;? Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@ communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Too good of a deal online might lead to counterfeit wares Although most holiday shoppers still like to go to the stores to pick out gifts, a good many are taking to the Internet. Sales are up dramatically but, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not careful, you could end up spending your money on illegal counterfeit goods and copyrighted material. The government just closed 82 websites where sellers were attempting to sell illegal products. But more websites are still operating, so you need to beware. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Joyce Shelton has learned firsthand. She and her daughter wanted to buy some Coach handbags and decided to see what they could find online. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started online searching outlets just to see if we could find something. From

one website to another website this link h a d popped up,â&#x20AC;? Shelton said. Howard Ain It was a Hey Howard! from website c a l l e d â&#x20AC;&#x153;CoachBagShow.Com.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We surfed the site probably 15 to 20 times before we picked out two bags. They were an excellent price. I thought I had come across a genuine Coach outlet,â&#x20AC;? said Shelton. In order to make certain, she called the woman at the website and says she was assured these are genuine Coach items. Then she ordered the

purses, paying $59 dollars for each of them. Shelton said she thought she was getting a great deal, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A bag like this you would probably find for $198 and up on the average.â&#x20AC;? Soon after the handbags arrived Shelton started to notice the stitching on her bag was falling apart. In addition, the snap inside the bag was now just dangling. So, despite the Coach emblem on the bag and the name on the buttons, zippers and rings, Shelton is convinced itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a knockoff. Shelton sent an e-mail to the website asking for a refund, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it. The company said she could return the bags but warns if she did the bags would probably be confiscated by customs officials.

In that case, she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a refund. So, how did the purses get past customs when shipped to Shelton? A close look at the shipping label from China shows it says the contents are just Tshirts, not purses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always make sure I buy good quality bags and that they are genuine. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I was so offended when I found out they were not original,â&#x20AC;? Shelton said. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only one. Robin Stith of Delhi

Township wrote to me that she had ordered from a different website and said her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coachâ&#x20AC;? handbag packing slip claimed it was shoes, not purses, inside. She said she thought the handbags were so cheap because they were discontinued, not because they were counterfeit. So, play it safe when shopping online. Check out the websites selling items, and beware if the price seems too good â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because they could be selling counterfeits.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use search engines looking for special deals. Iinstead, go directly to reputable sites with which youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re familiar. Finally, always pay with a credit card, not a debit card. That way, you can dispute the charge should anything go wrong. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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December 8, 2010

Gourmet clones save money, come from the heart It’s a good thing I’ve kicked up my exercise routine. Otherwise, I wouldn’t fit in any of my clothes by Christmas. I ’ m having Rita fun testing Heikenfeld r e c i p e s of Rita’s kitchen and, course, tasting the results. Here are some recent successes.

Bring cream to a boil in large saucepan. Remove from heat, whisk in butter and corn syrup. Whisk in chips. Mixture will look runny at first but keep whisking and it will get smooth and silky. Stir in extract. Cool and store in fridge. Warm before serving to make it pourable.

Gourmet chocolate peppermint fudge sauce Rita’s blog I’m working on a true clone of Williams-Sonoma’s peppermint fudge sauce, which is made by cooking cream, butter, corn syrup, etc. down and then adding chocolate and peppermint oil. My first attempt is what I’m sharing today. It’s a super-easy version that is fool-proof. My tasters loved it. When I refine the true fudge sauce version, I’ll share that, too. 1 cup whipping cream, unwhipped 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup

Diabetic celery seed dressing for slaw

2 cups high quality chocolate chips (I used Kroger private selection 43 percent cacao semi-sweet) 11⁄2 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

Check out my blog on Cincinnati.com for peppermint bark like WilliamsSonoma. You’ll save lots of cash by making your own, and I think it’s just as good as the gourmet bark you buy (which is now over $25 a pound!). See a photo of the bark on my website Abouteating.com.

Antipasto in a jar

Go to taste on the herbs and spices. Use your favorite veggies and cheeses, as well. A little more or less of any ingredient is OK. Leave out meat for a vegetarian version.

For those on your holiday list who need to consume less carbs.

Antipasto in a jar makes a great gift.

Mix together:

Mozzarella balls – a dozen or so mini balls 8 oz. or so cheddar cheese cubes or cheese of your choice 1 bell pepper, chunked up 4 oz. small whole mushrooms, or large ones sliced 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered Handful of shredded or sliced carrots 1 cup or so olives 2 celery ribs sliced into 1 ⁄2-inch pieces 1 cup pepperoni sticks, salami, etc. (opt.) 1 teaspoon or so dry onion flakes or 2 tablespoons chopped onion Italian seasoning to taste, start with 1 teaspoon

COURTESY RITA HEIKENFELD

1 teaspoon powdered garlic or up to 1 tablespoon fresh chopped 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (opt. but good)

Pour over to coat:

Favorite bottled Italian, Greek or vinegar and oil dressing, or homemade. When ready to give, pour into pretty jar, and add more dressing to cover if necessary. Make up the gift and give within a couple of days, and note on the gift tag that the antipasto should be kept in the refrigerator. I like to give this with a loaf of Italian bread or crackers.

1 ⁄2 cup vinegar – cider or clear 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup water 1 ⁄2 cup Splenda or less to taste 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt or substitute 1 ⁄2 to 1 teaspoon celery seed Squirt of Dijon mustard or 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard

Combine everything in pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Great over chopped slaw mix (about 4 cups). Can marinate up to a day.

To make dressing for greens:

Add several tablespoons Canola for a salad dressing for mixed greens, spinach, etc.

Blue ribbon chili con carne

A version of this won a blue ribbon years ago at River Downs. For Janet. 2 lbs. ground chuck 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 46 oz. tomato juice

1 pound can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste Crushed red pepper to taste Salt to taste 1 ⁄2 cup uncooked macaroni, added during the last 20 minutes (opt) Fry meat, onion and garlic and drain. Add all ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce and simmer uncovered at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with shredded cheddar.

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Go to my online column for Ruth Ann Rooks’ chili con carne recipe. Ruth Ann, a Clermont County reader, found this in her mother’s recipe book “made in the 1920s from newspaper clippings.” Ruth Ann makes this recipe for her family today. You’ll also find diabetic salad dressings, sides and sweets. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

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Local children featured in play The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati celebrates the season Dec. 10-12 at the Taft Theatre with “Holiday Follies 2: A Trip to the North Pole.” In the sequel to 2009’s holiday hit, Mrs. Claus asks our roving band of loveable musical performers to take the Tour Bus on the road and celebrate the season with Santa at the North Pole – who everyone seems to forget. A celebration of the holidays for children of all ages, this production highlights even more of your yuletide favorites from this special time of year. Elise Hurwitz of Wyoming plays a Clogger and is in the chorus. Hurwitz is 14-years-old and an eighth-grader at Wyoming Middle School. With TCTC, she has performed in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” (Vase) and

“Rudolph” (elf). She has attended TCTC’s STAR Program for the last four summers. Other productions: “The King and I” (royal wife), “Once on this Island Jr.” (Papa Ge), “School House Rock Live! Jr.” (ensemble/soloist), and Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” (Lily). Hurwitz loves to sing at the William Seale Studio, run cross country, play basketball and lacrosse. She is student council president at Wyoming Middle School. Nina Simone Walker of Springdale plays a Clogger and is in the chorus. Nina is a seventh-grader at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, where she majors in drama and technical theatre. She has appeared in several productions at SCPA. This is her second season with The Children’s Theatre

of Cincinnati. In the 20092010, Nina appeared in “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure.” She also participated in the last two summers of TCTC’s STAR camp. Walker is very excited about performing with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. The show is being directed by Jack Louiso and features an original story and script by Kelly Germain and Chris Stewart with holiday music adapted by Stephen Goers, David Kisor and Deondra Means. “Holiday Follies 2” is ideal for family with children ages 4 and up. It will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre at 317 East Fifth Street, in Downtown Cincinnati, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. Single tickets for each

production are $20, $18, and $7 and are available by calling The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 569-8080 ext. 10 or by v i s i t i n g www.ticketmaster.com or calling Ticketmaster at 1800-745-3000. And don’t miss Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets for this event are $40 including a ticket to the show, or $25 for breakfast only. Join The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for a festive holiday breakfast, music, crafts, a visit from Santa and his elves and memories to last a lifetime. Seating is limited. Call 513569-8080 ext. 13 for reservations. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati also presents additional performances of “Holiday Follies 2” for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student

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RELIGION Ascension Lutheran Church

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017 Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Sunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00am Sunday Evening Services 6:30pm Wednesday Service 7:00pm AWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pm Well staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups, Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry www.friendshipbaptistcincinnati.org

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

UNITED METHODIST Mt Healthy United Methodist Church

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

Sharonville United Methodist

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

3751 Creek Rd.

513-563-0117

www.sharonville-umc.org

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Mt. Healthy Christian Church

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

Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church

(Ofﬁce) 946 Hempstead Dr. (513) 807-7200 Jody Burgin, Pastor www.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com We meet Sundays at 10:30am at 9158 Winton Rd. – Springﬁeld Township Childcare provided

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

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

8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-11 Healing intercessory prayer all services

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LUTHERAN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

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

3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain) www.christ-lcms.org

The church will have a New Member Breakfast and Orientation gathering 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The Chancel Choir will present its cantata, I Hear the Prophet Callin’, at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, Dec. 12. The music tells the Christmas Story from Prophecy to Fulfillment, music and lyrics by Pepper Choplin. The youth will go to Cottingham Nursing Home for caroling following the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, Dec. 12. The Wheel of Friendship is sponsoring a Mitten Tree to benefit the Lord’s Rose Garden. Mittens, hats, caps, gloves, scarves, socks, underwear and shoes for children ages 1-12 will adorn the tree until Sunday, Dec. 12 when the items will be delivered to the people served by the Lord’s Rose garden. Worship services with Holy Communion are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Christian education for all ages is 9:45 a.m. The church welcomes all people from Montgomery and surrounding communities to participate in worship and other activities. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.co m.

Brecon United Methodist Church

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

Church by the Woods

The church offers traditional Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is handicapped-accessible. The church conducts English-as-asecond-language classes Satur-

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Worship: Sunday 8:30 & 11am, Wedn. 7:15pm Ofﬁce 385-8342 Preschool - 385-8404

Faith Lutheran LCMC

8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown www.faithcinci.org Pastor Robert Curry Contemporary Service 9am Traditional Service 11:00am

Sunday School 10:15 HOPE LUTHERAN

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Pastor Lisa Arrington 9:00 am Contemporary Worship 10:00 am Welcome Hour/ Sun School 11:00 am Traditional Worship

Sunday School Hour (for all ages) 9:15 - 10:15am Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am (Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers) Pastor: Rich Lanning Church: 2191 Struble Rd Ofﬁce: 2192 Springdale Rd

4695 Blue Rock Road Colerain Twp. South of Ronald Reagan and I-275 www.hopeonbluerock.org 923-3370

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Sun Worship 10:00am Childcare Provided 3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447 www.ChurchByTheWoods.org ............................................

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

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

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Evendale Community Church

The church is having a Christmas concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, featuring Pastor Bob and Linda Waugh. Come and enjoy the sounds of Christmas Carols. The church is at 3270 Glendale Milford Road, Evendale; 563-1044.

Friendship United Methodist Church

Doug Lindsay, trumpeter with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Friends, will present a holiday concert to benefit Hospice of Cincinnati at the church at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15. There will be a free-will offering to benefit Hospice of Cincinnati and Hospice of Hamilton. Call Debbie Hauenstein at 792-6999 ext. 8158 with questions. The church is at 1025 Springfield Pike, Wyoming; 821-5725; www.friendshipumc.info. The church recently kicked off its Honduras Project. The church will interact with their friends in Honduras in joint-faith sharing and development, help build a new bilingual elementary school, establish a new parish in Santa Lucia, travel to Honduras to meet their new Catholic brothers and sisters and help faith formation students connect with the children of Intibuca. For more information, call Deacon Mark Westendorf at 489-8815 ext. 718. The church has Roman Catholic Mass with contemporary music Sundays at 4 p.m. Good Shepherd’s contemporary music Mass is a little livelier, a little more upbeat, but remains grounded in the traditional Roman Catholic liturgy. Worshipers will recognize

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Wednesday, Dec. 8, at noon, Northern Hills HAZaK and Congregation Ohav Shalom will co-sponsor a showing of a video of Avi Hoffman’s hit musical, “Too Jewish.” This award-winning revue showcases classics of Jewish-American song and dance numbers, including Borscht Belt, vaudeville, and parodies. The program will take place at the synagogue. Lunch will be served. There is no charge for the program and lunch, but donations appreciated. The synagogue is located at 5714 Fields Ertel Road; 931-6038; www.nhs-cba.org.

New Church of Montgomery

The church is temporarily conducting Sunday services at Strawser Funeral Home, 9305 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. The study group is now studying “Divine Love and Wisdom” by Emanuel Swedenborg. All are welcome. The church is temporarily having services at 9503 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 489-9572; newchurch@cinci.rr.com; www.newchurchofmontgomery.net.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

The church will be “adopting” families from the West End and is seeking donations of food, gifts and money. OPALS (Older People with Active Lifestyles) will have its annual Christmas Luncheon at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the Great Hall. The cost is $15 per person. Call the church for more information. Join the church for an Advent Retreat, “What are you Waiting for?” from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 11, led by Mother Linda Young. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

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, Ohio 45140. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Rombe’s in Blue Ash. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets the second and fourth Saturdays, 1011 a.m. Mother Linda Young is leading Parent Church School from 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Sundays. Stay in the undercroft after bringing your children to Sunday School and discuss “In the Midst of Chaos: Caring for Your Children as Spiritual Practice” by Bonnie MillerMcLenore. 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. on the second Wednesday of each month in the library. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

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

Sycamore Christian Church

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

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Work Resource Center offers free advice, seminars and assistance to job seekers four days a week at the Scarlet Oaks Career Campus, 3254 E. Kemper Road, Sharonville. For more information or a complete schedule of activities, visit www.greatoaks. com/returntowork or call Lisa Slutsky at 612-5864.

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popular Christian worship songs by artists such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Tim Hughes, as well as familiar Catholic liturgical hymns played to a livelier beat. At key points in the service, Contemporary Mass Music Director Bruce Deaton and his band strike up energetic praise music that has the congregation singing and clapping their hands. The Mass draws worshipers of all ages. Come early to get acquainted with the new songs which begin at 3:45 p.m. Stay after Mass on the first Sunday of each month for food, fun, and fellowship. The church is located at 8815 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 5034262.

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The church is having Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. with a children’s pageant; 7 p.m. with contemporary worship; 9 and 11 p.m. with traditional worship. Childcare is available at all the services except the 11 p.m. service. Children’s Christmas and New Year’s camps are noon to 3 p.m., Dec. 21-23 and 28-30. Call for details and to register. Mom’s group will have a Christmas party at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28. All are welcome. The youth Christmas party is 5-8:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19. Call for details and location. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cosumc.org.

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Simply nestle the bulbs down into the soil with the tops showing, close but not touching, Ron Wilson and water as In the needed. You can garden nestle a bulb into the top of small jars or vases partially filled with water, allowing just the bottom of the bulb to touch the water. And they can be planted in saucers filled with gravel. Again, nestle the paperwhite bulbs down into the gravel. Then, add water, so that the water is barely touching the bottoms of the bulbs. The roots will grow around

the rocks and through the water. Place your planted paperwhites in a cool well lit area, add water as needed, and stand back! It only takes about four to six weeks for the bulbs to start to produce their flowers, once they start growing. If your bulbs seem to be growing too quickly, or you want to delay the flowering, simply place them in a cooler area for a short period of time (50-55 degrees). Or if they seem to get leggy, add some gin to the water. Yes, a splash of gin (or vodka or clear alcohol) will actually help to keep your paperwhites shorter and stockier. Be sure to buy extra bulbs, store them away in a cool dark area until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

St. Vincent de Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9th annual fan drive The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in cooperation with WCPO-TV Channel 9, Coney Island, Huntington Bank, Cincinnati Firefighters Union Local 48 and Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, recently concluded its ninth annual fan drive, collecting 697 fans and 136 air conditioners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of which have been distributed to local people in need. This year as a result of the prolonged economic slump, many families were seeking help for the first time. Donations of new or

ready to plant, and then stagger your plantings, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have paperwhites flowering off and on all winter long. Once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finished flowering, throw them away. Unfortunately, paperwhite bulbs are a one shot deal. But trust me; the one shot is well worth it during the holidays or even better, during those cold winter days. Amaryllis bulbs are available in many different colors, single and double flowers, and give an outstanding show when in bloom. When buying amaryllis bulbs, the larger the bulb, the more flower stalks youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re likely to have when it flowers. Plant your amaryllis

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gently-used fans and air conditioners may also be dropped off at any of the six St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores across Hamilton County. For SVDP thrift store locations in Hamilton County or more information about the SVDP Fan Drive, contact St. Vincent de Paul at 513-562-8841, ext. 225 or visit www.SVDPcincinnati.org. For SVDP locations in Northern Kentucky, contact the District Council of Covington at 859-3413212.

This free 3 hour workshop, conducted by a registered nurse is for patients, friends, caregivers, and family members. It is helpful for those who have had Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a number of years and have more advanced symptoms.

Saturday December 11, 2010 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Greenhills Community Church 21 Cromwell, Greenhills, OH 45218