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Just as your family has its holiday traditions, the Tri-County Press has a tradition. Every year we salute local people who show us every day what its means to be a good neighbor. We call it “Neighbors Who Care,” and we want you to meet them.
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But Knox’s excitement for cycling, and her enthusiasm, is compelling. “I get excited about getting women involved in cycling, and helping to make an opportunity for them to do what they enjoy,” Knox said, whether it’s socializing or fitness goals. She, like Dickson, rides her bike to work. “I like to show people how it improves communities,” Knox said. “I want to encourage other ways of getting around in the world, besides driving a car.”
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Sheela Mehta was a new mom and new to this country when she met Mike Hardesty. She had just moved to Sharonville from India in the fall of 1992. “With the excitement of a new house came added responsibilities,” Mehta said of her first meeting with her new neighbor. On her property was a large sycamore tree, with most of its leaves covering the lawn. “One day, as we were collecting leaves, we see Mike walking towards our house with a (leaf) blower,” Mehta said. “Within an hour, he had helped us collect the leaves, and the bags were piled in the driveway.” In the spring and summer, he cuts the grass. In the winter, he clears the snow. “A few years ago, Sharonville was hit by a nasty storm, and the back yards were a mess with fallen trees,” Mehta said. “Guess who was there with his chain saw, helping to clear the clutter?” Hardesty shrugs off the accolades. “I don’t do it for notoriety,” Hardesty said. “I do it because I like the people,” he said of his neighbors. “I’ve got a lot of free time,” said the Sharonville resident of 40 years. “Whatever I think needs to be done, I do it.
Mirtchell is wonderful person By Amanda Hopkins
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Kelly Knox is a cycling enthusiast whose wheels are always turning, ready to help those who need it, despite her own challenges with riding. THANKS TO SAMUEL BIRKAN “If I see a tree that needs to be trimmed, I’ll trim it. “I cut the grass, up and down the street. “I mend and repair whatever needs to be done.” Is there anything Hardesty won’t do? “I don’t paint.”
Mike Hardesty clears leaves from the back yard of his Sharonville neighbor, Sheela Mehta. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Knox leads cycle of giving By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
Kelly Knox’s love of cycling stops for nothing. Not for a broken bike. She fixes it. Not for trepidation. She encourages. Not even for her own physical challenge. Knox, a resident of Finneytown in Springfield Township, has multiple sclerosis. Yet it was MS that helped to compel her toward a sport in which she has earned a spot on the Paralyzed Veterans of America Racing Team. Knox had served in the Army and the Air Force, retiring in 2000. Then, she was diagnosed with MS. “I couldn’t run anymore, but I could still ride a bike,” she said, “with my feet attached to the pedals. “That’s how I meet the needs of my inner athlete,” she said. “Cycling.” It’s that resolve that struck Laura Dickson, a Wyoming resident who cycles with her in a local group.
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“She helps everybody in the group to get up to speed,” Dickson said of Knox. “Once, when the light fell off my bike, she gave me one. “She’s generous, but she’s quiet, low key, understated.” Dickson described Knox, 50, as a tireless volunteer, the one who arrives early to sign up cyclists before an event. “But I’m sure she’d tired a lot,” Dickson said, “so how much energy do you have left, to spend on other people?”
When Karen Mitchell and Maryanne Birdsall became neighbors, they hit it off almost immediately. Birdsall, who has lived next door to Mitchell for over nine years on Elm Street in Wyoming, said she and Mitchell are like sisters. Their children are the same age, they share laughter and heartbreak and swap recipes. Birdsall said Mitchell has helped her out of plenty of tight spots over the years. “She’s just the best,” Birdsall said. “Karen has five boys of her own yet somehow manages to also bake extra cookies and make extra food for my family. She has gotten splinters out of my kids’ feet. She has gotten a bird out of my house. She has cried with me when my father and my nephew died.” She said Mitchell is a neighbor that really cares about others. Birdsall will be moving away See NEIGHBORS, Page A2
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from her neighbor in February when her and her family move to Hyde Park. She said making that decision was tough for her because of how much she values their friendship. Birdsall can only hope she has a
neighbor that will help her hang Christmas decorations, make her soup when she is sick and bake treats for her family. “(Mitchell) is a wonderful person, friend and neighbor,” Birdsall said.
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Tri-County Press was overwhelmed by the response to our request for nominations for “Neighbors Who Care.” Overwhelmed, but not surprised, as it validates the kind of community in which we live. We profiled as many as we could, but if we missed anyone, we will give them their deserved recognition at a later date. And if this feature has caused you to reflect on a caring neighbor in your life, let us know about them. Send an e-mail to tricountypress@communitypress.com. You can read about all of our Neighbors Who Care at Cincinnati.com.
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Barb Tobias’ neighbor has become the go-to mom, friend and active citizen of Wyoming, helping, leading and caring, year after year. Claudia Streeter reaches out, without being asked, and without being recognized, Tobias said. “Claudia exemplifies the best of a caring Wyoming neighbor and friend,” Tobias said in her nomination of Streeter as one of the TriCounty Press’s Neighbors Who Care. “Claudia stocked our freezer with soup when my husband was very ill in the hospital,” Tobias wrote. “Unasked, she brought in our papers, mail and trash cans. “I didn’t remember they were there. She was there at the hospital for a hug in between visiting hours and was there to share in celebrating him home.” The two women have become close friends over the years, and though their children attend college away
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from home, Streeter remains close to them. “Claudia takes the extra time to keep in touch with the neighborhood kids, even after they’ve gone away to college, sending a friendly text or clipping from Tri-County Press,” Tobias wrote. She said she’s grateful for the neighbor and friend who takes initiative. “Claudia’s the good soul who shovels the sidewalk all the way up the block so the rest of us can take a winter walk without slipping,”
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As a friend and neighbor for nearly two decades, Barb Tobias, right, knows that Claudia Streeter is the go-to neighbor for just about any situation. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
Tobias said. She’s active in the school district, even after her own children have graduated. Streeter led the Wyoming Middle School book sale at the Fall Festival for many years. Afterwards, she gathered the remaining books and sent them to schools and libraries in need. She writes to another neighbor’s son, who is on active duty in the military.
“Claudia writes to him and, as she has done for many soldiers in harm’s way for years, organized and sent boxes of book donations to remind them we’re thinking of them,” Tobias said. The list goes on. For Streeter, “it just seems like the right thing to do.” It’s that understatement that speaks volumes to her friend.
City council OKs house demolition By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
A Wyoming house will be demolished to make room for a parking lot that will serve the school district’s renovated and expanded middle school. Wyoming City Council approved a motion, 5-1, during its Dec. 17 meeting that authorizes the demolition of the house at 428 Springfield Pike. Councilmember Vicky Zwissler voted against the motion, and Councilmember Jim O’Reilly was absent. The property was reviewed by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, as well as Ruetschle Architects, the architectural firm working with the school district on the middle school project. “The house was found to be not of historic significance,” Community Development Director Terry Vanderman said in his report to council. The single-family residence, adjacent to the board of education building on Springfield Pike, was purchased by the school district in 2009. The property is valued at $221,120, according to the Hamilton County Auditor’s website. Of that amount, the building is valued at $129,060 and the land is valued at $92,060. During a public hearing on the motion, Michael and Catherine McHugh opposed the demolition. The McHughs live next door to the house, and Catherine McHugh told city council that the couple had been previously unaware of the plan to raze the building. “This is the first we’ve heard of this,” Catherine McHugh said. “It will take away from the quality of our life.”
Michael and Catherine McHugh, who live at 432 Springfield Pike, left, are concerned about the impact of the demolition of the house at 428 Springfield Pike, part of the middle school renovation and expansion. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRES
She said she’s concerned about the lot’s aesthetics, impact of heat from the paved surface, and the impact of its impervious surface on water drainage. She said she’s also worried about the impact on her property value. Zwissler asked whether the vote could be delayed, in order to examine the school district’s plans for the site before making a decision on the demolition. “Is there a timing issue,” Zwissler asked. “Do they need that (demolition) in order to proceed with the other plans?” Mike Ruetschle, vice president of Ruetschle Architects, said the house would have to be removed before the lot could be developed. He said that though the district preferred to clear the lot as soon as possible, it would not delay the project if city council voted during its January meeting. Zwissler said she would like more time to review the plans before making a decision, and voted no on the motion. The city’s Architecture Review Board meets Thursday, Dec. 20, to review the project, and Vanderman invited the McHughs to attend.
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Candidates sought for Sharonville mayor The Sharonville Republican Party has issued the following announcement as it searches for a new mayor after the retirement of Virgil Lovitt. “The Sharonville Republican Party is in the process of selecting a new mayor due to the retirement of Mayor Virgil G. Lovitt, II. The appointment of the new mayor could result in vacancies in other Sharonville elected offices as well as a vacancy on one of Sharonville’s many boards and commissions.
“Due to various requirements of Ohio Law, the Sharonville Republican Party will meet on Jan. 7, 2013, to select a new mayor. After that date, any vacancy in the other elected offices (law director, auditor, treasurer, president of council, or city council member) will become known. Vacancies in any Sharonville Board or Commission (Planning Commission, Board Of Health, Board Of Zoning Appeals, etc.) will become known by the end of Jan. 2013.
“Any Sharonville resident who would be interested in appointment to the office of mayor or any other upcoming vacancies in a Sharonville elected office (listed above) or to one of the boards or commissions should forward a notice of interest to Sharonville Republican Party Chairman Paul Kattelman at tallpaulk@cinci.rr.com. All notices of interest must be received by Mr. Kattelman no later than Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.”
Virgil Lovitt saluted at last meeting as city’s mayor By Kelly McBride
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Elected officials said goodbye to Virgil Lovitt Tuesday evening as he attended his final meeting as mayor of Sharonville. Lovitt announced his resignation Dec. 4, after serving 16 years as the city’s chief executive officer. The meeting brought Sharonville’s department heads: Fire Chief Ralph Hammonds; Police Chief Michael Schappa; Building and Planning Director Richard Osgood; Tax Commissioner Martha Cross Funk; Finance Director Scott McKeehan; and Parks and Recreation Director Sue Koetz, and coworkers, friends and fam-
ily to the Dec. 18 meeting. One by one, elected officials expressed their appreciation for Lovitt, who has been a part of Sharonville government for 25 years. “During his tenure, Virg has been the face of Sharonville,” Law Director Tom Keating said. “He has represented the city of Sharonville as an absolute leader. “For every one thing he did for the city in public, he did two or three in private,” Keating said. “He’s much better than a leader. He’s a public servant.” Kevin Hardman recalled growing up in Sharonville, with Lovitt serving in city government. “I grew up thinking it’s a great community because
of folks like you,” Hardman said. “I offer my personal gratitude for what you’ve done.” Safety Service Director Ted Mack said Lovitt will be missed. “I thank you for the opportunity to serve together,” Mack said. “I’d like to thank you for the time, talent and effort that you gave the city,” Auditor Mark Piepmeier said. “I believe you are leaving the city a better place than when you found it.” With that, he presented the mayor with a baseball, signed by the elected officials. “I’m not going to quit being a part of the city,” Lovitt said. “I’m just not going to be part of city government.” CE-0000536482
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Wyoming church’s music was inspirational Psalm 149 advises us to sing a new song unto the Lord and to praise him with tumbrel and harps. The evening of Dec. 15 found the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming doing just that. While there were no drums, there was wonderful music from Evelyn many other Perkins instruCOMMUNITY ments. PRESS COLUMNIST Director William Seale masterfully conducted a series of seasonal songs telling stories of faith, the Nativity and inspiration. As part of the church’s Valley Concerts, “The Music of Advent/ Christmas” was performed by the Chancel Choir, the Children’s Choir and the Youth Choir. There were plenty of “oohs and aahs“ when the Children’s Choir entered to sing “The Friendly Beasts” about a donkey, a cow, a sheep, a camel and a dove presenting gifts to Jesus at the Nativity. One tyke decided that it was too hot to keep his sweater on, so he unabashedly removed it, stepped over to whom I presume was his father, handed him the sweater and went right back to the choir. The Youth Choir is somewhat older, but no less captivating than the little ones. They did a splendid job singing with the Chancel Choir, and Angela Carota did a splendid job directing these
youngsters. We enjoyed instrumental as well as vocal solos from the program of almost 20 songs – “Ave Mari”a by soprano Vivian Holfeld, Bach’s “Magnificat“ with soprano Wendy Arroniz, Amy Dennison on oboe and Janet Mangels on harpsichord, and tenor John Anderson singing Mary’s “Little Boy Child.” Tyler Alessi and Richard Ruby sang baritone; Kim Cooper played the harp; mezzo-soprano Lois Bell, tenor Leland Rowse, soprano Abigail Whittle, bass singer Samuel Smith and Janet Mangels also playing the organ added to the night’s delight. From “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti came two songs that told a story: “All That Gold” was about a widowed mother’s dilemma. The Three Magi stop at her humble hut and she considers whether to take some of their gold for her crippled son, Amahl. “O Woman, You Can Keep the Gold” told of her being caught in the act. Melchior says she may keep the gold and explains why they are traveling to worship the Christ Child. Amahl offers his crutch as a gift, and miraculously his leg is healed. The Kings take Amahl along with them. In the Bible, Gabriel is shown as a messenger who brings good news to humans from God. That night, a gentleman named Gabriel was kind enough to escort me through the large crowd in the church to find Bill Seale. That was good news to me, because
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The Wyoming Presbyterian Church Chancel and Youth Choirs perform during the church’s Christmas program. EVELYN PERKINS/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS without that earthly angel, I would have had a very hard time locating Bill. Then Gabriel escorted me back to the sanctuary where I sat with Jane Walker and her cousin. Jane is a 1960 Wyoming High School graduate and the three of us had the most delightful conversation about school “back in the day.” It is no mystery that the Chancel Choir took the bronze at The World Choir Games in July. On this December evening they demonstrated why they were winners by making a mighty noise unto the Lord. Their beautiful voices seemed to reach the heavens and then drift down over us, the Advent candle, red and white
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Spartans award their alumni The Roger Bacon High School Alumni Association salutes and celebrates the special graduates of Roger Bacon and Our Lady of Angels High schools every year at the annual Alumni Awards Mass and Dinner. Three of the four awards are presented to alums who in their personal, professional and family life have exhibited high moral character, illustrated Christian principles and Franciscan ideals and have accomplished lifetime achievements since graduation. The fourth
award is presented to a nonalum. On Saturday, Nov. 10, Tom Merkle, ’74, was presented with the Astrolabe Award, Pat Wicktora Schulkers, ’67, was the recipient of the Amaranth Award and Tracy Kemme, ’04, was presented the Spartan Award. The Roger Bacon Award is given to a non-graduate who believes and supports the mission of Franciscan education and has given their time, treasures and talent to Roger Bacon. This year’s recipient was Dr. Jonathan Singer.
Grace Fehrenbach and Kirk Karbowsky with St. Gabriel Principal Joe Epplen. The two fifth-graders served as co-Principals for a Day. THANKS TO LAURA HENDY
St. Gertrude students take over school As the result of a PTO fundraiser last spring, two St. Gabriel Consolidated School students won the privilege to serve as coPrincipals of the Day. It proved to be a busy day for Grace Fehrenbach and Kirk Karbowsky of Glendale as they spent the day performing a va-
riety of principal tasks. Beginning with greeting students as they arrived by bus and by car followed by making morning announcements, this day also included Picture Day supervision, lunchroom duty and planning for an upcoming career day. Fehrenbach and Karbowsky
performed each of their tasks a responsible manner. After the end of the day announcements were made and the last bus left, both were thankful for the experience, but also eager to resume their roles as fifth-graders at SGCS.
The Moeller High School band welcomes guests to Mount Notre Dame High School's open house. THANKS TO NATASHA SHULL
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Bethany School Orffestra is off to a musical start. Second- and third-graders sign up for this afterschool activity and are rehearsing songs for the Christmas Lessons and Carols service. Second-grader Chase Hodge is happy to be an Orffestra musician. THANKS TO SCOTT BRUCE
Mount Notre Dame hosts Open House 2012 Mount Notre Dame hosted its annual open house with hundreds of community members in attendance. This event featured hands-on experiments for guests including a laparoscopic surgery, DNA testing, an interactive tablet foreign language game show, a field trip across the world, a dance performance and many more highlights. Parents and students alike noted the great experience they had at this event.
Roger Bacon High School honors graduates of Roger Bacon and Our Lady of Angels high schools every year at the annual Alumni Awards Mass and Dinner. This year’s honorees were, from left, Dr. Jonathan Singer, Tom Merkle, Father Bill Farris, OFM (president of Roger Bacon), Pat Schulkers and Tracy Kemme. PROVIDED
MOELLER HONOR ROLL Tri-County Press-area students who made the first quarter honor roll at Moeller High School for the 20122013 school year:
FIRST HONORS Ninth-grade Bradley Buller, Daniel Nymberg and August Painter.
10th-grade Michael Bair, Kurtis Hoffman, Andrew Olinger, Matthew Schneider and Peter Sharpshair.
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Mount Notre Dame High School students and faulty demonstrate an interactive foreign language learning game during the school's open house. THANKS TO NATASHA SHULL
Yusuke Yamada.
SECOND HONORS Ninth-grade Samuel Bracken, Joshua Huster, Corey Mohr and Jesse Phipps.
10th-grade Kory Boothe, Chad Campbell, Eric Conner, Ryan Frank, Henry Rieman, Riely Rufo, Cullan Sanders, Augustin Sharpshair, James Vogel and Andrew Wilder.
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Zachary Jansing, Kevin Morrison and William Rinderle.
Kyle Bowling, Matthew Boyle, Erik Deeds, William Eades, Grant Godbey, Gregory Nymberg and Aaron Webb.
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Marcus Rush of Moeller now plays for Michigan State (No. 44). THANKS TO JOHN RUSH
CATCHING UP WITH COLLEGE ATHLETES The following are submissions on student-athletes in the TriCounty Press coverage area that have recently participated in a college sport.
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Wyoming graduate Michelle Jolson, shown doing a bicycle kick for a goal in an August 2011 game with Mariemont, is making the transition to college athletics at Brown University. THANKS TO PETER LEVICK
Wyoming’s Jolson makes transition to Brown soccer By Adam Turer presspreps@gmail.com
Success and Michelle Jolson go hand-in-hand. It comes as a surprise to no one that the Wyoming High School graduate is now succeeding in her first year with the Brown University soccer program. While she excelled as a foursport athlete at Wyoming, it was what Jolson brought to practice each day that set her apart from her peers. “Michelle is a naturally-gifted athlete, but what makes her special and separates her from others is that she has the drive and work ethic to continually get better,” Wyoming soccer coach Lauren Gruber said. “She is willing to put in the time and it has clearly paid off.” Gruber was an assistant coach under Kellie Siler during Jolson’s playing days for the Cowboys. Jolson, a captain of Siler’s final team, helped Gruber make the move from assistant to head coach. Some players graduate, move on, and never look back. Jolson remains a valuable leader for the Cowboys program, despite residing more
than 800 miles away in Providence, R.I. “Michelle was very supportive during the coaching transition and is someone I spoke to several times throughout the fall,” said Gruber. “She has such a great understanding of the game and is someone I bounced ideas off of.” There have been some growing pains for Jolson, just as there are for pretty much every freshman Division I athlete and Ivy League student. “The obvious difference is physicality,” said Jolson, Wyoming’s leader in career goals and assists. “At Wyoming I was accustomed to being one of the strongest players on the pitch. Playing for Brown has introduced me to a much more physical and quicker-tempo game.” Playing for Brown runs in her bloodlines. Her mother, Julie, played soccer for the Bears. Her father, Scott, and grandfather, Wesley Roth, both played baseball at Brown. Her uncles also attended Brown. “I never felt pressured to attend Brown,” said Jolson. “However, playing at my parents’, uncles’, and grandfather’s alma
mater does feel good.” Jolson appeared in four games for the Bears this season. The reduced playing time was an adjustment for the former four-sport athlete. In addition to soccer, Jolson starred in basketball, track, and diving for the Cowboys. After initially intending to focus on school and soccer, Jolson missed basketball. She joined an intramural team with several of her soccer teammates. Still, the intramural competition is more of a fun outlet than another season of grueling practices and games. Jolson is learning to appreciate having an offseason for the first time in years. “Of course, the off-season is great for other things like recouping both physically and mentally and most importantly really focusing on academics,” she said. A few weeks after the soccer season ended, the freshman was taking a neuroscience final exam before packing her bags to head home for the holidays. Wyoming made an impact on Jolson that guided her on her
Celia Oberholzer, Wyoming High School Class of 2011, swims for Kenyon College. In February 2012, during her first season with the Kenyon Ladies, Celia won the 100 backstroke event at the NCAC League Championship Meet. In March 2012, she swam to a third place finish at NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Oberholzer Championships in the 100 backstroke. Celia is currently in the midst of her sophomore season with the ladies and hopes to make another appearance at the NCAA DIII Championships in the spring. Celia is the daughter of Alice Leetch and Brett Oberholzer of Wyoming. Submitted by Alice Leetch
Marcus Rush
Marcus Rush started all 14 games at Defensive End for Michigan State in 2011 as a freshman and was named Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year, First Team Freshman All-Big Ten, and Sporting News and FWAA First-Team Defense Freshman All-America. In his 2012 sophomore season, Marcus started in all 12 games at defensive end for the Spartans and was named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. He has recorded 93 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, six sacks, and has been ranked among the top 10 defensive linemen in the Big Ten by ESPN.com. He will be starting for the Spartans for the 27th time on Dec. 29 in Tempe, Arizona when Michigan State plays TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. Marcus graduated from Moeller in 2010 and was the GCL Defensive Player of the Year, Tri-
Mary Allen of Ursuline just completed her junior season in soccer for Butler University. THANKS TO JOHN ALLEN
State Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-Ohio, and Defensive Lineman of the Year by the Anthony Munoz Foundation. Submitted by John Rush
Mary Allen
The 2010 Ursuline Academy graduate just completed her junior season with the Butler University women’s soccer team that was in its first season competing in the Atlantic 10 conference. Allen was part of a historic Bulldog team that went12-5-4 and set a school record for the fewest losses in a season. The Bulldogs went to the semifinals of the A-10 tournament where they lost 1-0 to eventual champion La Salle. In the classroom Allen achieved a 4.0 GPA in biology and science, continuing her five-semester streak on the Dean’s List as well as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Submitted by John Allen
Sydney Bell
Bell, a freshman at St. Lawrence University, scored the first goal of her collegiate hockey career on Nov. 9 in a 4-1 victory over Brown University in NCAA Women’s Division I hockey. Bell is the daughter of Jim and Mary Bell, and a 2012 graduate of Ursuline Academy. Submitted by Jim Bell
See JOLSON, Page A7
PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich @ communitypress .com
Boys basketball
» Wyoming beat Lockland 6742 on Dec. 15. Ahmad Frost led the Cowboys with 19 points. » Dorian Jordan scored 18 points as Princeton beat Colerain, 67-48, Dec. 18. » CHCA beat Lockland, 49-44 Dec. 14. Sophomore Will Drosos scored 13 points. On Dec. 15, the Eagles followed up the victory by beating Dayton Christian 5650. Adam Chappelle scored 15 points.
Wrestling
» Princeton junior A.J. Kowal reached the semifinals in the 152-pound weight class during the Glen Sample Classic at Harrison High School Dec. 16. » Moeller won the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Glenn Sample Classic at Harrison Dec. 15-16. Chalmer Frueauf was the champion at 220 pounds. Finishing runner-up for Moeller were Conner Ziegler at113 pounds, Andrew Mendel at 132, Dakota Sizemore at 170 and Quinton Rosser at 182. Finishing fourth were Wyatt Wilson at 152 pounds, Dean Meyer at 160 and
Jerry Thornberry at 195.
Boys bowling
» Princeton placed fourth at the Big Blue Tournament Dec. 15. The Vikings knocked down 3,383 pins and were led by junior Chris Gregory, who knocked down a total of 542 pins. Teammate Andrew Brooks finished knocked down 503 pins for a 167.7 average.
Girls bowling
» Ursuline defeated Wyoming, 1,974-1,755 Dec. 18. Mallory Bucher rolled a high series of 314.
Ursuline grad Sydney Bell has been patrolling the ice at St. Lawrence University. THANKS TO JIM BELL
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Reilly has Ursuline Lions roaring into new season By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com
BLUE ASH — Ursuline forward Sarah Reilly is picking up where she left off. Through six games, the 5-foot-10 junior averaged 10.1points and 8.5 rebounds per game while the Lions got off to a 6-2 start for head coach Keith Starks. Reilly’s early success comes after a breakout sophomore season, in which she established herself as as double-double threat, while garnering first-team all-league recognition. “Sarah helps the team a lot. She had high expectations coming into this year and she’s handled it well,” Starks said. Reilly was looking forward to getting back onto the court after helping the golf team reach the state championship tournament. She said this year’s version of the Lions have showed a lot of enthusiasm, from the time the team started preseason lifting last June, to the present.. “Everyone’s just really excited to get back at it,” she said. Ursuline will count on an up-tempo pace that’s made from some consistent scoring throughout Starks’s starting lineup. Senior Michele Christy is averaging 8.5 points and brings an excellent shot to the table. “She knows what it takes to win at this level,” Starks said. At guard, Ali Schirmer
Ursuline seniors, from left, Gabbi Biedenharn (rowing, Louisville), Bridget Blood (swimming, Alabama), Lianna Brown (rowing, Ohio State), Rachel Garnett (volleyball, Tusculum), Courtney Grafton (volleyball, Georgetown College) and Abby Wu (swimming, Gannon) participated in a signing day ceremony at the school Nov. 15. THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG
Signed
CHCA pitcher Jacob Banks will stay in southwest Ohio and take the mound for Miami University in 2013. THANKS TO
Area student-athletes across the state signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at the college level during signing day Nov. 14.
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Jolson
Philharmonic. “The relationships I was able to make with teachers, advisers, coaches, and community members helped shape who I am today.” Jolson also left an impact on Wyoming. This season, the Cowboys soccer program missed her scoring and ability to make plays all over the pitch. She left a legacy beyond just goals and assists. “Michelle is a natural
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path to becoming an Ivy League student-athlete. “It is so easy to challenge yourself at Wyoming High School, depending on what classes you take and extracurriculars you participate in,” said Jolson, who plays multiple instruments and played viola in the WHS
Ursuline junior Sarah Reilly almost averaged a double-double last season. This year, her stats indicate she could do it again. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS may be a sophomore, but she’s hardly playing like one. The 5-foot-4 guard is averaging 9.5 points and 2.4 assists in her second year on the varsity squad. “We don’t look at her (as as sophomore),” Starks said. “She’s in her second year of staring for us... she’s pretty basketball savvy and brings a little bit of toughness to our guards…” Senior guard Violet Goodwin has also been a steady contributor and has
the potential to chip in seven to 11 points a night. As the Lions gets deeper into the young season, Starks wants to see his team gain momentum going into the new year. To do so, his team has to do two key things: beat conference rivals and win on the road. “We want to to win the GGCL and we’ve got to do it one game a time,” he said. “We’ve got to go on the road and play like league champions are expected to play.”
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Let your Christmas tree live on Holly Christmann COMMUNITY PRESS GUEST COLUMNIST
tree?
You trimmed it with decorations of red, hung a shining star upon the highest bough, had presents under it and maybe even rocked around it, but now what do you do with your Christmas
Why not bring it to the free Christmas tree recycling collection provided by the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. On Saturdays Jan 5 and 12, from noon to 3 p.m., Hamilton County residents can drop off their Christmas tree, holiday greenery and other yard trimmings at one of the following locations for free with proof of county residency (such as a utility bill or driver’s license)
Locations: » Bzak Landscaping, 3295 Turpin Lane (off State Route 32), Anderson Township » Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Green Township » Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Colerain Township Please keep the following guidelines in mind when dropping off your Christmas tree: » Remove all ornaments, tinsel, tree bags, etc.
Hypocrisy on fiscal cliff is overwhelming We’re all hearing a lot about the upcoming so-called “fiscal cliff.” It consists of two main things. First, automatic cuts in spending coming on Dec. 31 – half in defense, and half in domestic programs. The other part of the cliff is the expiration of the so-called Bush tax cuts on Dec. 31. The battle lines between President Obama and Congressional Steve Chabot COMMUNITY PRESS Democrats on one hand, and GUEST COLUMNIST Congressional Republicans on the other hand, are the following. Most Republicans believe that the real problem is that Washington is overspending, not that we are undertaxing. Therefore, we should control spending and not raise taxes on anyone, period. (And of course if tax cuts are allowed to expire, that has the same effect as raising taxes.) The Democrats and President Obama say that 98 percent of the Bush tax cuts were good, and we should keep them. (According to them, this is the middle class.) However, the reduced tax rates on the top 2 percent of Americans are bad, and taxes on this group of people should be raised. At least that’s what Democrats say now. But that’s not what they said when Republicans in Congress and President Bush passed the tax cuts back in 2001 and 2003.
I know. I remember. I was there. Over and over Democrats would go to the floor of the House to rail against all of the Bush tax cuts. They made the same case through the media. According to Democrats, these tax cuts were only “tax cuts for the rich.” Allegedly, none of the tax cuts went to the middle class. A few examples. Nancy Pelosi was the leader of the Democrats in the House of Representatives. Here’s what she had to say. “I urge my colleagues to reject this reckless, irresponsible Republican tax cut for millionaires that leaves working families out in the cold.” She went on to say, “The Republican tax plan overwhelmingly benefits those who need it least at the expense of the working families of America.” (Now she wants to keep 98 percent of these terribly unfair tax cuts.) Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland, who was, and still is today, the number two Democrat in the House, said the Republican tax cuts were “extraordinarily unfair to middle-income tax payers while advantaging wealthy people.” (Now he wants to keep 98 percent of these terribly unfair tax cuts.) And New York Congressman Charlie Rangel, who was the lead Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee (the tax-writing committee) at the time, said that the Republican tax cut plan amounted to “if you are not rich, you are not entitled to a tax cut.” He concluded by proclaiming
“Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for what they are doing to the good people of the United States of America.” (And Charlie too now wants to keep 98 percent of these terribly unfair tax cuts.) The hypocrisy is overwhelming. A good trial lawyer would ask, “Were they lying then, or are they lying now?” Or both. Steve Chabot represents the 1st District. He can be reached at 441 Vine St., Room 3003, Cincinnati, OH., 45202, phone 513-684-2723; or by email at http://chabot.house.gov/ contact-me/.
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» Landscapers and commercial establishments are not eligible to participate in this program. » Containers and plastic bags will be returned. » All children must stay inside vehicles. » Hamilton County residents only. The Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District is a division of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental
Services which also encompasses the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency. For more information, visit the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District online at HamiltonCountyRecycles.org, call 946-7766, or interact on Facebook and Twitter. Holly Christmann is the program manager for the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District.
CH@TROOM Last week’s question Now that Michigan has approved legislation to ban mandatory collection of union dues as a condition of employment, becoming the 24th state in the nation to pass a right-to-work law, do you think Ohio lawmakers should attempt to pass similar legislation? Why or why not?
“Yes. There was a time in this country when people had to work in sweat-shop conditions and accept whatever compensation and terms their employers offered them. Those days are long gone. “For one thing, there have been a myriad of regulations imposed on employers with respect to how they treat their employees. The need for the kind of protection by unions that existed in the late 19th and early 20th century has diminished greatly. Unions still serve a purpose, but not the same as they originally did. “Another consideration is the corruption that has flourished in some cases, and mob ties to unions. Restriction of individual freedom has always been of immense importance to me, and that kind of coercion is definitely in play when people are told they must join a union and pay dues in order to work. “Yes, there is a negative element in the right-to-work environment which enables nonunion workers to benefit from the privileges won by union representation. But forcing people to join unions is not the answer. As in everything else, there needs to be a sense of balance.” Bill B. “Ohio needs to pass right-towork legislation for three reasons. First, it is the right thing to
NEXT QUESTION Following the mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., should Congress enact tougher gun-control laws, such as reinstating the nation’s assault-weapons ban, closing the so-called gun-show loophole permitting the sale of guns without a background check, or prohibiting the manufacture of high-capacity magazines? Why or why not? Every week we ask readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to espangler@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.
do. No one should be forced to pay union dues or fees in order to get or keep a job. “Second, it will give a muchneeded boost to Ohio's economy. Our labor laws will be more friendly to business, which will motivate employers to keep jobs in Ohio or to bring new ones here. “Third, it is a lot easier to do this by passing a law than to have to put a referendum on the ballot. The legislature needs to do this soon so that we don't lose ground to Indiana, Michigan, and many other right-to-work states.” T.H. “I do not believe people should be forced to pay union dues as a condition on employment. It they want to join a union that’s their business. “However, forced payment of dues should not be a factor. Good employees are sometimes passed up due to the dues factor.” E.S.
How accessible is your home this holiday season? The holidays are a wonderful time for festive gatherings to celebrate the joys of the season. But for someone with a disability or mobility issues, it can become challenging and stressful time as they consider whether or not they will be able to safely and comfortably attend the party. For example, they may need to consider the number of steps they will they have to climb, if the home can accommodate a wheel chair or walker, and find out if there’s a restroom on the first floor. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 36 million Americans are classified as disabled. In Hamilton County alone, it’s estimated that 12 percent of the residents (not in a nursing home or other institution) have a disability.
There’s a growing trend nationwide called “Visitability,” which essentially refers to housing designed in Jere McIntyre a way that it COMMUNITY PRESS can be lived in GUEST COLUMNIST or visited by people who have trouble with steps or who use wheelchairs or walkers. A house is considered “visitable” when it meets three basic requirements: » One zero-step entrance. » Doors with 32 inches of clear passage space. » One bathroom on the main floor that is wide enough for a wheelchair. Obviously you aren’t going to
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be able to make major construction changes to your home before the holidays. But, as you add the finishing touches to your holiday decor, take a moment to consider how visitable your home is to someone with a disability. There are things you can do to help guests with mobility challenges easily and safely get in and out of your house. These include: 1. Make sure the entrance is well lit. 2. Identify a safe, flat outside place where the guest can be dropped off to allow for easy access to the home. 3. Remove obstacles to clear paths of travel through doors and hallways. 4. Consider renting a portable ramp to allow safe access to the home.
5. Make sure there are at least 32-inch aisles for essential wheelchair maneuverability for comfort and freedom. During the party, you may need to omit some furnishings to prevent congestion. 6. Make sure your table heights aren’t too low. It is important that a person’s knees and thighs fit comfortably under a dining table. 7. Rugs and area carpets can cause extreme hardship for a wheelchair user. Chair tires sink into rugs with thick padding, making pushing and turning the chair difficult. If possible, pull up scatter or area rugs — they become tangled in the smaller front chair wheels. 8. Install grab bars for support – consider for your older relative who visits not during the
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holidays, but throughout the year. This is easier than it sounds. Some of the changes you consider now can also give seniors and their caregivers a head start on home modifications they may need later in their lives. After all, the aging population in Hamilton County is increasing. In less than eight years, Hamilton County will have nearly 25 percent of its population over 60. Jere McIntyre is a certified aging in place specialist and the director of modifications for Whole Home. To learn more, call 513-482-5100, visit www.wholehome.org, visit the showroom at 6543 Harrison Ave. in Dent, or visit a new information center near the Food Court at Northgate Mall.
Tri-County Press Editor Dick Maloney rmaloney@communitypress.com, 248-7134 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.
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Kellen Roddy, from left, Zhavonne Gamble and Mynor Mendoza Solis help the Sharonville Color Guard present a wreath at Patriot Pointe. THANKS TO CARLA SHROYER
Students, songs and salute to service M
embers of the community joined Sharonville elementary students for a celebration of military veterans at Patriot Pointe. The Veterans Day event included patriotic songs, a laying of a wreath at the memorial site, and representatives of the Air Force, Army and Navy. Sharonville Mayor Virgil Lovitt spoke to the children and community members, Princeton High School student Brian Hazen played Taps, and students explained that the Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty.
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VFW representatives join the Veterans Day ceremony at Patriot Pointe. THANKS TO CARLA SHROYER
The Sharonville Honor Guard prepares to lay the wreath at the veterans memorial. PROVIDED
Sharonville Elementary students start the Veterans Day celebration in the school cafetorium. THANKS TO
Sharonville Elementary student Chila Faulkner stands at attention during the ceremony at Patriot Pointe. THANKS TO CARLA SHROYER
Princeton High School student Brian Hazen played Taps during the Veterans Day ceremony at Patriot Pointe. THANKS TO CARLA SHROYER
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Sharonville Mayor Virgil Lovitt addresses veterans, students and members of the community during the Veterans Day ceremony at Patriot Pointe. THANKS TO CARLA
The Shaornville choir sings “America” at Patriot Pointe. THANKS TO CARLA SHROYER
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, DEC. 27 Art Exhibits Christmas in Sharonville, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Queen City Art Club exhibit. Free. 554-1014. Sharonville.
Films Christmas Break Cinema, Noon, Reading Branch Library, 9001 Reading Road, School is out so watch family-friendly movies. Bring your lunch. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. Through Dec. 29. 369-4465; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Reading.
Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Walgreens Evendale, 3105 Glendale Milford Road, Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. 686-3300. Evendale.
Holiday - Christmas Holiday in Lights, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, One-mile drive-through outdoor lights and themed figures display. Through Dec. 31. $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $12 per car. 769-0393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville.
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about your wellness needs. Free. 784-0084. Silverton.
Holiday - Christmas Holiday in Lights, 6-10 p.m., Sharon Woods, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $12 per car. 769-0393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville.
Nature Winter Art, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2 admission to Highfield Discovery Garden, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Free, donations accepted. 800-0164. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road, Book discussion group. Open to everyone who desires healthy loving relationships. Donations accepted. 673-0174. Blue Ash.
FRIDAY, DEC. 28 Art Exhibits Christmas in Sharonville, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Free. 554-1014. Sharonville.
Dance Classes Ballet Lessons for Children, 5-6 p.m., Harry Whiting Brown Scouthouse, 34 Village Square, Teacher Christine Minges. Ages 3-8. $50 for 8-week session. Registration required. 771-0333. Glendale.
Films Christmas Break Cinema, Noon, Reading Branch Library, Free. 369-4465; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Reading.
Health / Wellness Health Screenings, 10 a.m.noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road, Blood pressure screenings, stress screenings and consultation
On Stage - Comedy Jeremy Essig, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Act is laden with musical references, and his views on current state of Christian music. Ages 18 and up. $8-$12. 984-9288; www.jeremyessig.com or www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Young Professionals Open Gym, 2-4 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Full-court basketball games for men. $15. Through Feb. 23. 985-0900. Montgomery. Club Northland Family Ice Skating, 8-10 p.m., Northland Ice Skating, 10400 Reading Road, Family-friendly ice skating sessions where attendees request songs. Fog and lighting effects in use inside rink area. Through Jan. 12. $7. 563-0001; northlandicecenter.com. Evendale.
Christmas in Sharonville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Free. 554-1014. Sharonville.
A Short Course in Quakerism, 7-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Friends Meeting, 8075 Keller Road, Paul Buckley, Quaker author presenting. Ages 16 and up. $5 per session or $45 for all 10 sessions. 207-5353; www.cincinnatifriends.org. Madeira.
Animal Adventures, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
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Mike Vecchione, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Winter Art, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Highfield Discovery Garden. Create a piece of winter art to take home. Program is weather dependent. $2 admission to Highfield Discovery Garden, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
Children’s Playgroup, 10 a.m., Harry Whiting Brown Scouthouse, 34 Village Square, Informal playgroup for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Free. 771-0333. Glendale.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3
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Karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., The Pike Bar and Grill, Free. 772-7453. Woodlawn.
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Mike Vecchione, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
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other parts of the word. Weather dependent, call 771-8733. $2, vehicle permit required. Through Jan. 20. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
Exercise Classes Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, 3855 Hauck Road, Ballroom. $5. Through Dec. 28. 907-3512. Sharonville.
Exhibits Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, 8400 Blome Road, Features 50 Peanuts daily and Sunday comic strips and more than 50 vintage Peanutsthemed seasonal novelties. Free. Presented by Greenacres Foundation. 891-4227; www.greenacres.org. Indian Hill.
Films Christmas Break Cinema, Noon, Reading Branch Library, Free. 369-4465; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Reading.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4 Health / Wellness Health Screenings, 10 a.m.noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, Free. 784-0084. Silverton.
Nature Animal Adventures, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
On Stage - Comedy RockQuest Climbing Center, at 3475 E. Kemper Road in Sharonville, is having a New Year's Eve party for ages 7 to 13 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.. Monday, Dec. 31. The party includes climbing, games, crafts and other activities. Dinner and snacks are included. Reservations are required. Call 733-0123, or visit www.rockquest.com. FILE PHOTO Sharon Woods, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $12 per car. 769-0393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville.
Nature Winter Art, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2 admission to Highfield Discovery Garden, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
On Stage - Comedy Mike Vecchione, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
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Holiday in Lights, 6-10 p.m., Sharon Woods, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $12 per car. 769-0393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville.
New Year’s Eve Dinner, 5 p.m., Brown Dog Cafe, 5893 Pfeiffer Road, Four-course meal from special menu. $49.99; $40.99 seated before 5:30 p.m.; plus tax and gratuity. 794-1610. Blue Ash. New Year’s Eve Gourmet Dinner, 5 p.m., La Petite France, 3177 Glendale-Milford Road, Elegant three-course dinner. $44.95; $15 children’s menu for ages 4-12. Reservations required. 733-8383; www.lapetitefrance.biz. Evendale.
Karaoke and Open Mic Karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., The Pike Bar and Grill, Free. 772-7453. Woodlawn.
Music - Blues Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, 791-2753. Symmes Township.
Nature Winter Art, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2 admission to Highfield Discovery Garden, vehicle permit required. 771-8733; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
On Stage - Comedy Mike Vecchione, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$14. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Recreation Young Professionals Open Gym, 2-4 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $15. 9850900. Montgomery. Club Northland Family Ice Skating, 8-10 p.m., Northland Ice Skating, $7. 563-0001; northlandicecenter.com. Evendale.
SUNDAY, DEC. 30 Exhibits Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, Free. 8914227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.
Holiday - Christmas Holiday in Lights, 6-9 p.m.,
Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Walgreens Loveland, 10529 Loveland Madeira Road, Fifteen-minute screening. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. 686-3300; www.e-mercy.com. Loveland.
Holiday - Christmas Holiday in Lights, 6-9 p.m., Sharon Woods, $45 for buses and 15-passenger vans, $12 per car. 769-0393; www.holidayinlights.com. Sharonville.
Holiday - New Year’s New Years Eve Extravaganza, 9 p.m., Sneaky Pete’s, 8512 Market Place Lane, Music by DJ Nikki B. Party favors and free Champagne toast at midnight. Ages 21 and up. $5 advance. 793-1980; www.cincyticket.com. Montgomery. ElectriCINCY IV: New Year’s Eve of 2013, 9 p.m., Atrium Hotel and Conference Center, 30 Tri-County Pkwy., Drink specials, entertainment and Champagne toast at midnight. Attire: Dressy, classy and sexy, Color black is optional. $20 advance. Registration required. 800-543-4211; www.cincyticket.com. Spring-
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Jeremy Essig, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12. 984-9288; www.jeremyessig.com or www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
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Music - Rock Noah Hunt and the 420 Allstars, 9:30 p.m., MVP Sports Bar & Grille, 6923 Plainfield Road, With Grooveshire. Doors open at 4 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $15, $10 advance. 794-1400. Silverton.
Recreation Kids New Year’s Eve Overnight, 7 p.m.-8 a.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Children ring in new year with ball drop, noisemakers and special “bubbly toast” at midnight. Ages 0-6. $45, $35 members. Registration required. 761-7500; www.mayersonjcc.org/nye. Amberley Village.
TUESDAY, JAN. 1 Holiday - New Year’s New Year at the J, 7 p.m.-8 a.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Noisemakers, ball drop and special bubbly toast at midnight. Includes activities at waterpark, gym, bounce house, a movie and breakfast. Bring a swim suit, towel, sleeping bag, pillow, pajamas, toothbrush and toothpaste. Grades K-6. $45, $40 for siblings; member advantage: $35, $30 siblings. Reservations required. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 Art Exhibits Quilt Exhibit, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Antique quilts on display. $2 adults, $1 children ages 5-11, free to museum members, vehicle permit required. 563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org. Sharonville.
Nature Animal Adventures, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike, Highfield Discovery Garden. Learn how animals live in their habitat and compare local wildlife to animals living in
Young Professionals Open Gym, 2-4 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $15. 9850900. Montgomery. Club Northland Family Ice Skating, 8-10 p.m., Northland Ice Skating, $7. 563-0001; northlandicecenter.com. Evendale.
SATURDAY, JAN. 5 Exercise Classes Big John’s Zumba Hour, 11 a.m.-noon, Holiday Inn Cincinnati I-275 North, $5. 907-3512. Sharonville.
Exhibits Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, Free. 8914227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.
Nature Animal Adventures, 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn. Radical Raptors, 2 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharon Centre. Get up close and personal with local birds of prey. Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sharonville.
On Stage - Comedy Jeremy Essig, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12. 984-9288; www.jeremyessig.com or www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
Recreation Young Professionals Open Gym, 2-4 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, $15. 9850900. Montgomery. Club Northland Family Ice Skating, 8-10 p.m., Northland Ice Skating, $7. 563-0001; northlandicecenter.com. Evendale.
SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Exhibits Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres Arts Center, Free. 8914227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.
Nature Animal Adventures, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, $2, vehicle permit required. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Woodlawn.
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DECEMBER 26, 2012 • TRI-COUNTY PRESS • B3
Confections and compassion T
he local non-profit organization Lighthouse Youth Services recently conducted its annual fall fundraiser at a local country French Normandy home. “Fall into Marche de France” included an afternoon of boutique shopping, lunch, French wines by the glass and special guest Julia Baker, founder and CEO of Julia Baker Confections and “chocolatier to the stars.” A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Baker focuses exclusively on luxury chocolates and custom cake creations. She has created confections for Bono, U2, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears and others. Karen Cassidy and a committee of 45 women planned the benefit, which brought together 250 Lighthouse supporters to help raise more than $63,000 to provide funding for Lighthouse programs and wish list items for the youth they serve. Area restaurants donated all the food, and participating boutiques donated a percentage of their sales to Lighthouse.
Jakki Haussler of Clifton, Karen Cassidy of Indian Hill and Julia Baker of Scottsdale, Ariz., enjoy the festivities and help raise money at the Lighthouse Youth Services annual fundraising event THANKS TO TAMARA SULLIVAN
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B4 • TRI-COUNTY PRESS • DECEMBER 26, 2012
Begin a batch of friendship bread, then share
Last week I mentioned a friendship bread recipe on my blog. But I had a request from a reader who doesn’t blog and wanted to “send a huge batch to my grandson and his unit in Afghanistan.” Rita Well, Heikenfeld that did it. RITA’S KITCHEN Some of us have family in the armed forces or know of those who are keeping our nation safe, so I’ve decided if it’s that special to our troops, it deserves space here. It’s a fun project in food chemistry to make
with the kids during holiday break. Friendship bread is so-called because the starter is meant to be shared. Since vintage recipes are “hot” right now, you’ll be oh so trendy! These particular friendship “breads” are sweet and taste like a quick bread. If you want them even more cake-like, sprinkle top of batter with mixture of sugar and cinnamon. One reader uses butterscotch pudding instead of vanilla in the second recipe.
Friendship bread yeast starter
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(before pouring batter in, sprinkle some sugar in the pans on the bottoms and sides, and dump out excess if you like). Or mix in a bit of cinnamon with the sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
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lightly with wrap. You can use plastic, stainless steel or glass. Or put in large sealed baggie, in which case you’d squeeze baggie instead of stirring with a spoon as indicated below. You may have to open baggie occasionally to let the gasses, which form from the yeast, escape. You’ll know if you have to do this if the bag puffs up a lot. Regarding yeast, use regular dry yeast, not rapid or fast rise. I will tell you that I have forgotten about the 10-day timing and the bread still turned out nicely anywhere from 9 to 11 days. If you go over the time limit, just give it a stir each day. Freeze the starter? One of my readers freezes the starter for up to a month if she has extra. Now I haven’t done this myself, but she says it works just fine. Day 1: Stir together 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and
Friendship bread No. 2, with pudding
These friendship breads are sweet and cake-like. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.
make bread. Mark date on starters. Between the two cakes given below, it seems like the one with the pudding mix is the most popular. I can’t decide which I like better!
1 cup milk plus 1 envelope (0.25 oz. or 21⁄4 teaspoons) dry yeast. Days 2 through 5: Stir with spoon. Day 6: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk. Days 7 through 9: Stir with spoon. Day 10: Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk. Stir and put 1 cup mixture into three separate containers. Give two away, use the last cup as your new starter and use what’s left in the bowl to
Friendship bread No. 1, without pudding With what’s left in the bowl, beat in the following: 2 ⁄3 cup oil 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon, apple pie or pumpkin pie spice 11⁄4 teaspoon baking powder 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups all-purpose flour
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Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m, Bible Study 9:15 a.m. Sundays
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Pete Bushelman, CISE board member and Friends of CISE Raffle chairman for 32 years with Terry Schroeder, CISE staff member who coordinates all the details to make sure the Friends of CISE Raffle is a success.
Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 10507 “Old” Colerain Ave (513) 385-7883 Rev. Mark Reuter Sunday School 9:15am Worship 10:30am - Nursery Available www.cpopumc.org
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www.churchbythewoods.org 3755 Cornell Rd., Sharonville , Ohio 45241 You have a choice of Ministry: 1. Traditional Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM. Language: English Multi-cultural, multi-generational, and multi-ethnic. 2. Contemporary Sunday Worship with Freedom Church at 10:30 AM. Language: English It’s not about Religion; it’s about relationships! www.freedomchurchcincinnati.com 3. Taiwanese Traditional Sunday Worship st 2:00 PM. Language: Taiwanese, UC Campus Fellowship on Saturdays, www.cincinnatitaiwanese.org Saturday 4. Seventh Day Adventist Worship at 10:00 AM. Language: Spanish Loving - Caring - and Sharing God’s Word Notes: Nursery School is provided at each Worship time English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught on Saturday 10-12 AM. Various Bible Studies are available.
Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Showing Love Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer, Rich Jones & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors
“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”
Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11amTraditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Adult & Children’s Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
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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
Northwest Community Church 8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HS Rev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor 513-385-8973 Worship and Sunday School 10AM Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available
Salem White Oak Presbyterian
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FLEMING ROAD United Church of Christ 691 Fleming Rd 522-2780 Rev Pat McKinney
Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15am Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Nursery Provided
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
St. Paul United Church of Christ
“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”
Phone: 385-9077 Rev. Michelle Torigian Sunday Worship: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:15am Nursery Available/Handicap Access www.stpaulucccolerain.org www.facebook.com/StPaulUCC
www. trinitymthealthy.org 513-522-3026
1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy
Worship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided
Pastor Todd A. Cutter
5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale
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erty level and 77 percent are not Catholic. The nine schools are: » St. Boniface, Northside » Corryville Catholic » St. Francis de Sales, East Walnut Hills » St. Francis Seraph, Over-the-Rhine » Holy Family, Price Hill » St. Joseph, Ezzard Charles » St. Lawrence, Price Hill » Prince of Peace, Madisonville » Resurrection, Price Hill Additional information about CISE and the Friends of CISE Raffle is available at www.cisefund.org.
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At 80, Pete Bushelman of Wyoming has more energy than most people half his age. Bushelman is a full-time volunteer and is involved in his church and several non-profits in the community including Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund (CISE). For 32 years now, he has been chairing and hosting the annual Friends of CISE Raffle. Each year he almost single-handedly sells 1,200 tickets at $100 each. More often than not, the winners of the $14,000 in cash prizes donate all or part of their winnings to CISE. This year was no exception. The 2012 Friends of CISE Raffle Reception was Dec. 1 in the undercroft of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral and raised over $130,000. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr drew the winning tickets. 2012 raffle winners
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of January 2013 at 7:00 PM, a public hearing will be held regarding entering into a contract with Sycamore Township to create and provide for the operation of the Sycamore Township JEDZ KenwoodNorthwest Joint Economic Development Zone. This contract would be in accordance with sections 715.691 of the Ohio Revised Code for the mutual benefit of Sycamore Township and the City of Sharonville and for the benefits of their residents and of the State of Ohio. Such hearing will be held in the council chambers of the City of Sharoncville, 10900 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH 45241. Martha Funk, Clerk of Council December 19, 2012 1001741899 LEGAL NOTICE "Public" Auction Compass Self Storage For Liens On Storage Units at all sites listed below, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Starting At 9:30AM Compass Self Storage Formerly 747 Self Storage 9343 Princeton Glendale Rd. Hamilton, OH.45011 513.874.7005 204 - Jones, Michelle 602 - Watson, Shawn The goods in this Auction are being sold under the Judicial Lien Act. The goods are generally described as household goods and / or business related items unless otherwise noted. COMPASS SELF STORAGE reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The payment terms of the sale are cash only. Complete terms of Auction will be posted day of sale at the Auction Site. Auctioneer Joseph C. Tate as Executive Administrator. 1740808
Kroger donates $10K to Cancer Support Community For the sixth year in a row, Cancer Support Community received a donation from The Kroger Co.’s Giving Hope A Hand annual campaign for breast cancer support. With the latest gift of $10,000, CSC has received a total of $66,500 from the Giving Hope A Hand program to help fund the free, professionally-facilitated cancer support programs for people affected by cancer, including women with breast cancer, their loved
ones, and breast cancer survivors. Among the programs offered by CSC are weekly support groups, educational programs, healthy cooking classes and healthy lifestyle/stress reduction classes such as Tai Chi, yoga, Healthy-Steps: Lebed Method, guided imagery and art therapy. The 2012 donation was presented in early October in conjunction with the grand reopening of the newly remodeled Kroger store in Bellevue.
Celebrating Kroger's $10,000 donation to the Cancer Support Community are Kroger public relations manager rachael Betzler, Kroger Bellevue store manager Chris Baker, Cancer Support Community Director of Development Betty Cookendorfer and CSC Executive Director Rick Bryan. THANKS TO JAMIE EIFERT
Internal medicine specialists join Mercy Health Mercy Health announces that Dr. James E. Lang and Courtney R. Johnson have joined Mercy Health Physicians. Both specialize in internal medicine. Lang is board certified in internal medicine and attends to his patients daily at The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health. He serves as the associate director of the Cholesterol and Metabolism Center at The Jewish
Hospital. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the hospital after receiving his Lang doctor of medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. “I am excited to continue my journey at Mercy
Health and I feel very fortunate to be part of such a strong, mission-based organization. Mercy Health’s support of our clinical research and specialist care at the Cholesterol and Metabolism Center is crucial to the advance of knowledge in the prevention of stroke and heart attacks,” Lang said. Johnson is a board certified adult nurse practitioner. She received her
bachelor’s degree in nursing from Case Western University and her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Lang and Johnson began seeing patients Nov. 1 at Mercy Health - Glendale-Milford Internal Medicine, at 4260 Glendale-Milford Road, Suite 202. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 5636883.
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Glendale chief helps bring fire safety to Nairobi By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com
When Glendale Fire Chief Dave Moore and Firefighter Jeff Johnson spent a week in Nairobi this past November, they taught a lot, and learned even more. It was a mission trip sponsored by Moore’s church, Lifespring Christian Church in North College Hill. The chief was invited to teach fire safety to the firefighters and the staff of a Nairobi school with an enrollment of 1,000, through a program with Mission of Hope International. “They want to work and keep people safe,” Moore said, “but they’re underfunded and understaffed.
A firefighter, left, shows a school staff member how to use a fire extinguisher. THANKS TO RYAN BARNETT “The 911 system doesn’t work,” he said. “If you call, no one answers. You have
to know the fire department’s number, or the chief’s personal number.”
“The school staff realized they have a disaster on their hands if they have a fire,” Moore said of teaching them how to use a fire extinguisher, and showing the kids what to do in case of fire. They lit a small, controlled fire outside, and demonstrated the fire extinguisher. They taught the kids how to stop, drop and roll if their clothes catch fire. Then, they led the school children out of the building, into the crowded streets of Nairobi, on their first-ever fire drill. Moore said he was struck by the condition of the city. “It’s an absolute shantytown,” he said. “There’s sewage in the streets, where the kids play.”
Nairobi Fire Chief Brian Kasali, second from left standing, with Glendale Fire Chief Dave Moore and Mary Kamau of Mission of Hope International and members of the Nairobi Fire Department. THANKS TO RYAN BARNETT
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He was also struck by the resolve of the people. “I was impressed with the fact that no matter how little money and equipment they had, the firemen were willing to do whatever they could, to help people,” Moore said. “That transcends cultures and continents.” He’s back at work in Glendale, but plans to continue to help strengthen fire safety in Nairobi. “The long-term goal is
to work with area fire services to get training material to help the fire department in Nairobi,” Moore said. “They need educational material. They want training. “I’m gathering information and sending it over there, so they can keep training their firemen.” For more about your community, visit Cincinnati.com/Glendale.
CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-47 AUTHORIZING SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CDS ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013 CITY OF SHARONVILLE AMENDED ORDINANCE 2012-48 AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER OR BIDDERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHESTER/GREENWOOD/LIPPELMAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-49-E AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 12 MONTHS FOR THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-55 AMENDING 2012 APPROPRIATIONS FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND APPROVING A TRANSFER CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-56-E AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE, FIRE, PUBLIC WORKS, RECREATION, AND POLICE, DEPARTMENTS: REGULATIONS RELATING THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-57-E AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF SHARONVILLE, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY CITY OF SHARONVILLE ORDINANCE 2012-58-E TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Above Legislation: Kevin Hardman, President of Council. Passed: December 18, 2012. Attest: Martha Cross Funk, Clerk of Council. Approved: Mayor Virgil G. Lovitt II. Please be advised that the complete text of this legislation may be viewed or purchased during regular business hours at the Sharonville Municipal Building, 10900 Reading Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241. 1001741901
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Ground settling creates dip on 275, requires repairs By Leah Fightmaster
lfightmaster@communitypress.com
Drivers who frequently travel west on I-275 in Sycamore Township might notice a section that has gotten more level in the last few weeks. Joe Bassil, administrator in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s highway management division, said a dip in the road near the Weil Road overpass at the 51-mile marker that some drivers noticed was a result of an underground pipe. A stretch of dry weather last year caused dirt surrounding the 10-foot-wide pipe, which is about 60 feet below the highway, to shrink and settle, creating the dip in the road, Bassil
Workers have fixed a dip in Interstate 275 near the 51-mile marker, west of the Weil Road overpass. The dip was casued by ground settling around a pipe. LEAH FIGHTMASTER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS
said. He added that about two weeks ago, workers injected a Styrofoam-like material into the ground surrounding the pipe, which expands when released, to fill voids and push land back to its original posi-
tions. “We noticed the dip last year,” he said. “It kept increasing in size, so we knew we had to do something.” However, the settling and subsequent repair left that section of the highway
somewhat rough, which could be fixed by additional work on the pipe in the spring, Bassil said. For more about your community and to sign up for our newsletter, visit Cincin nati.com/SycamoreTownship.
Star shines over Glendale By Kelly McBride
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It appears to be suspended in the night sky, a star shining over the Bethany School campus in Glendale. It’s the handy work of Bob Carey, who heads the grounds and landscaping crew for the Sisters of the Transfiguration. As the holiday season approached, he and his crew decided to replace a decoration that had been taken away. For years, a cross made by the previous maintenance manager had hung on
the side of the building. “He left, and took it with him,” Carey said. “We wanted to do something to replace that.” So, Carey got to work, a week after undergoing carpal tunnel surgery on his right hand. Still, he constructed the 5-foot-wide by 11-foot-high star, singlehandedly, using his injured hand as a guide. It took two long days to build, and includes 1,000 lights. When it was complete, it took four men to install the star on the roof of the con-
vent on Albion Avenue. Two climbed to the roof, and two worked on the ground. They tied attached rope on the top and bottom of the star, and “we just dragged it up there,” Carey said. It’s secured in a bucket of gravel, as its base, and attached to the building with guide wire. Sister Johanna Moseley, who oversees the maintenance department for the Sisters of the Transfiguration, knew Carey was planning something, but she was stunned when the star
was unveiled. “When it showed up, the sisters were so surprised, and very happy about it,” Moseley said. “They love it so much. “There seems to be a cross within the star,” she said. “The star is symbolic of Christmas.” The star will remain atop the building throughout the Christmas season, and will be taken down on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
For more about your community, visit Cincinnati.com/Glendale.
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Former resident will be director art Cintrifuse Jake Hodesh, executive director of The Creative Coast in Savannah, Ga., is coming home. Hodesh has been named director of mentoring for Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based organization that proactively links entrepreneurs with strategic businesses/institutions, Hodesh mentors and investors to successfully launch high-growth startups. The Wyoming High School graduate will start at Cintrifuse in February. He will continue to serve on the board of directors for The Creative Coast, a non-profit organization that helps create a thriving environment for Savannah’s creative and innovative community. “I am excited by the opportunity because it is a chance for me to return to our home town and join a group of extremely talented and highly motivated people that are focused on continuing to grow the startup community,” Hodesh said. “I am excited by the institutional support for the initiative, and I believe that the institutions that are involved and the relationships that are being developed create a unique
scenario unlike any in the United States. “The talent and the energy being assembled under the Cintrifuse moniker are invigorating. I have been watching the work of Queen City Angels, The Brandery, CincyTech and other players in the community closely, and I am overwhelmed by the activity.” Hodesh still has family in the area, including his parents who live in Springfield Township. His wife, Miriam, is a Seven Hills High School graduate whose parents live in Cincinnati. In his new role, Hodesh will develop and launch a program aimed to intensify Cintrifuse’s engagement with clients. He will also work to further relationships with local universities and work with entire Greater Cincinnati innovation ecosystem of accelerators, incubators, funders, startups and others. Mentor teams will work with client companies to provide guidance, advice, and counsel on a regular, monitored approach. Hodesh previously worked as a public school teacher in New Orleans, a real estate portfolio manager at Tulane University and policy analyst at the White House, where he worked on detail for the U.S. Trade Representative.