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Thief denied

A Hamilton County judge, sympathetic that convicted thief James Harmon wanted to die in peace in his cabin in Canada, granted him an expungement – even though a previous crime made him ineligible to have his felony record erased. Common Pleas Court Judge Ethna Cooper recently rescinded that expungement because she discovered Harmon has no terminal illness. Harmon, 75, of Fairfax, was the Columbia Township administrator before he was convicted of theft in office for giving himself an unauthorized $75,000 raise. SEE STORY, A2

Deli damaged

The owner of the Beacon Food Mart, Steve Elliott, isn’t sure when or if he can reopen the Mount Lookout Square grocery and deli. It was heavily damaged by fire Thursday night. Fire ravaged the entire first floor of the shop Jan. 28 in the 1000 block of Delta Avenue. The store is known for its large selection of meat, cheese and bread. It will close for at least the next few months. “It’s awful,” said Elliott, 50, of Anderson Township. “My head’s just kind of swimming.” SEE STORY, A2

Kindergarten cut?

The Mariemont City School District may opt out of the state-required all-day kindergarten next year. Superintendent Paul Imhoff said if voters defeat the school district’s combined 5.15-mill operating levy and 5.29-mill bond issue in May officials would ask for a waiver to delay implementation of all-day kindergarten until the 20112012 school year. Ohio requires all school districts to begin offering allday kindergarten and Imhoff said Mariemont schools is not receiving additional funds to implement the program. SEE STORY, A5

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Lane changes along Erie Avenue were meant to help alleviate traffic issues. However, a number of residents say the changes have hurt more than they have helped. These adjustments include changing a left turn lane to a “I understand s t r a i g h t through lane why the Erie and changes were at Delta avenues made, but I and reducing feel somehow the number of through lanes the changes on portions of should have Erie and Dana avenues to been accommodate communicated turn lanes and a bicycle lane. better.” “I underBob Donlan stand why the Hyde Park changes were resident made, but I feel somehow the changes should have been communicated better,” said Hyde Park resident Bob Donlan. “When you’re not expecting losing a lane it can be very dangerous.” Oakley resident Thurman Wenzl said the city didn’t take into account the parking lane along sections of Erie Avenue. The current lane markings have contributed to traffic confu-

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Cars drive by at the intersection of Erie and Delta avenues, where a left turn lane was changed to a straight-through lane. Residents have expressed concerns about a number of recent lane changes in Hyde Park. sion, said Wenzl. Kathleen Rieck, a branch manager at the Hyde Park Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, said the addition of a turn lane on Erie Avenue has created unnecessary problems. “I don’t mind being inconve-

nienced with sewer installation, but that turn lane is totally unnecessary,” she said. However, Michaele Jordan of Hyde Park, said she doesn’t mind the changes. “Until people get used to it they may get screwed up, but over a period of time they will get used to

it,” she said. The Hyde Park Neighborhood Council has spoken out on these changes at recent meetings. The Neighborhood Council plans to have a special meeting about the road changes in late February. The exact date of the meeting has not been determined yet.

Student delivers blankets, compassion By Lisa Wakeland

“It felt pretty good and all the people enjoyed it. It was very touching that they’re going through this.”

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Michael Keyser was inspired by a random act of kindness and wanted to pass along that feeling. When his mom, Robin, had breast cancer two years ago, two boys came to her chemotherapy room and handed her a bouquet of flowers. “I remember her telling me how good that felt and that inspired me to give blankets,” said Michael, 11. During the holiday season, Michael, a fifth-grade student at Cardinal Pacelli, delivered 15 bags filled with a blanket, water and a snack to chemotherapy patients. Michael said he was given a $10 donation, as part of a school project, to perform random acts of kindness for strangers and his family helped along the way. His grandma, Linda Giglio of Mt. Lookout, mentioned the project to a friend who ended up knitting blankets to donate to Michael’s random acts of kindness.

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Michael Keyser, a fifth-grader at Cardinal Pacelli, second from left, shows one of the blankets and bags he delivered to chemotherapy patients during the holidays. He plans to expand his “random acts of kindness” project in 2010, with help from his mom Robin Keyser, left, and his grandparents, Linda and Bob Giglio. Robin, a breast cancer survivor, said the chemotherapy rooms are cold, and though there are hospital-issued blankets Michael’s blankets add a nice, personal touch. “We’re very proud of him and that he took away compassion from watching what I went

through,” Robin said. Michael said they didn’t just drop the blankets at the hospital office, they hand-delivered them to each patient and stayed for some conversation. Robin even answered questions from the patients on what to expect during each course of treat-

ment. “It felt pretty good and all the people enjoyed it,” Michael said of his time spent with the patients. “It was very touching that they’re going through this.” Though there are months until Cardinal Pacelli students will be challenged to complete random acts of kindness, Michael is preparing for next year. He is collecting donations from neighbors and plans to sell the items during a garage sale later this year. The money he raises will be used to fill more bags to deliver during the holidays and Michael said he hopes to help more people this year.

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February 3, 2010

Judge won’t clear thief’s record

Blaze causes $150,000 in damage Gannett News Service Steve Elliott, the owner of the Beacon Food Mart, isn’t sure when or if he can reopen the Mount Lookout Square grocery and deli. Fire ravaged the entire first floor of the shop Thursday, Jan. 28, in the 1000 block of Delta Avenue. The shop, known for its large selection of meat, cheese and bread, will close for at least the next few months. “It’s awful,” said Elliott, 50, of Anderson Township. “My head’s just kind of swimming.” While the Cincinnati Fire Department continues to investigate the cause, Elliott said he hasn’t been able to go back inside the business to see how extensive the damage is – or what, if any-

thing, can be salvaged. “We don’t know anything at this point,” he said. The late Thursday night fire caused $150,000 in damage at the store, Cincinnati fire officials said Friday. Officials suspect the fire started under the meat counter and the cause may be electrical. Crews found flames shooting from the windows when they arrived at 11:41 p.m., District 4 Fire Chief Dave Collini said. The store, formerly called Bracke’s, has been the fixture on the square for nearly 70 years. “I hope they get that back open soon,” said Annabel Stolley, owner and operator of the eatery Annabel’s a few doors down. “It is a viable business,” she said. “They’ve been

here forever.” Al West walks to the store directly from his back door nearly every day for bacon, wine or spices. He said Elliott knows customers by name and is so accommodating he once gave him some basil out of his own kitchen when the store ran out. “It is really an important part of the community,” West said as he ate breakfast Friday at Annabel’s. “It is one of the neighborhood gems.” Beacon Food Mart locations are still open in Anderson Township, on Clough Pike, and Beacon Street, just outside Mount Washington. And despite the bad economy, business has been steady, he said, especially in Mount Lookout. In addition to the turkey, ham and roast beef, customers are particularly attracted by

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A fire Thursday night damaged Beacon Food Mart, 1010 Delta Ave., in Mount Lookout Square. the $5 deal on huge sub sandwiches, twice-stuffed baked potatoes or three varieties of chicken salad. Elliott was at the fire until 4 a.m. Friday and then went back to work by 7:30 a.m. at the Beacon Street store. By mid-morning, he was writing cheese orders at the Clough Pike location as several regular customers stopped to check on him and chat. “We have to go on,” he said. “In a small business you have to go on. There’s no one else to do it. We work seven days a week, 360 days a year.”

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Gannett News Service A Hamilton County judge, sympathetic that convicted thief James Harmon wanted to die in peace in his cabin in Canada, granted him an expungement – even though a previous crime made him ineligible to have his felony record erased. Common Pleas Court Judge Ethna Cooper recently rescinded that expungement because she discovered Harmon has no terminal illness. Harmon, 75, of Fairfax, was the Columbia Township administrator before he was convicted of theft in office for giving himself an unauthorized $75,000 raise. Harmon served a prison sentence and repaid $225,000 he stole from the public, one of the largest cases of theft of public money in Hamilton County history. His attorney Richard “Kip” Guinan, asked for the expungement because, he told prosecutors and the judge, Harmon told him he was dying and wanted to spend his final days in the family’s cabin in Canada. Harmon believed his felony conviction prevents him from being allowed into Canada. “I believed he had a terminal illness,” Guinan said Thursday. Guinan refused to answer more questions about what Harmon told him that lead him to believe Harmon was deathly sick, for fear of violating the attorney-client privilege. Harmon, his granddaughter and Guinan were before Cooper on Thursday after she requested additional medical records and discovered he has no fatal sickness. “At the time of the expungement,” Cooper said, “(I) was under the impression, as I believe was the State as was Mr. Guinan ... that Mr. Harmon suffered from a terminal illness that left him with a limited amount of time available.” In an unusual move, Cooper held the hearing on Harmon’s case in her cham-

James Harmon served a prison sentence and repaid $225,000 he stole from the public. bers. Nothing about the case was said in open court or from the bench. Assistant Prosecutor Scott Heenan asked the judge to reverse the expungement, a move the judge admitted was improper because Harmon had a prior income tax evasion conviction that made him ineligible to have his felony record erased. “What I represented to the court which, at the time, I believed to be accurate, is not,” Guinan told the judge. Both the judge and Heenan made it clear who they believed provided the incorrect information. “I don’t think that (Guinan) purposely tried to mislead this court,” Heenan told the judge. “I agree with you totally,” Cooper responded. After the hearing, Heenan said he was sending to Canadian authorities Cooper’s reversal in case Harmon decides to present the document last week that authorized his felony record to be erased. Guinan apologized on the record to the judge and prosecutor for the incident. Harmon’s daughter, Debra Harmon Huff, 56, recently had her criminal record expunged. She was convicted a decade ago with stealing public funds in her role as Columbia Township clerk. She helped her father raise his salary – without the knowledge or permission of Columbia Township trustees – from $32,500 in 1990 to $107,000 in 1995, a move that also increased his retirement benefits. Her husband, Jeffrey Huff, 53, also a former Columbia Township employee convicted of stealing from the public, applied to have his record expunged, but that was declined because a previous conviction made him ineligible to have his record erased.

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The Martin Marietta case is closed after 17 months of hearings and thousands of pages of testimony. Both the mining company and the opposition made closing arguments in front of the Anderson Township Board of Zoning Appeals last week. “The only chance the township is going to have in making this productive is to look at the good things that this plan proposes for your comprehensive plan,” Martin Marietta’s attorney Dick Brahm said. “It is not your obligation to look at the politics or the

The Martin Marietta case is closed after 17 months of hearings sympathy, your obligation is to apply the facts to the law.” Martin Marietta applied for a conditional-use permit for an underground limestone mine, and variances for storage of explosive materials, on more than 400 acres near the intersection of Broadwell and Round Bottom roads. The case has been before the Board of Zoning Appeals since August 2008 and nearly 150 people attended last night’s hearing.

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All-day kindergarten depends on Mariemont voters

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The Mariemont City School District may opt out of the staterequired all-day kindergarten next year. Superintendent Paul Imhoff said if voters defeat the school district’s combined 5.15-mill operating levy and 5.29-mill bond issue in May officials would ask for a waiver to delay implementation of all-day kindergarten until the

“One thing we know … is the early education experience for our kids is incredibly important.”

Paul Imhoff Superintendent, Mariemont City Schools

2011-2012 school year. Ohio requires all school districts to begin offering all-day kindergarten and Imhoff said Mariemont

schools is not receiving additional funds to implement the program. If voters approve the school district’s combined levy/bond issue in May Imhoff said all-day kindergarten will be offered for the 2010-2011 school year. Natalie Lucas, school district treasurer, said it would cost $300,000 per year to implement the changes and that cost is worked into the school district’s five-year forecast. However, she said, state fund-

ing for the district will decrease by about 2 percent next year. According to an Ohio Department of Education survey, Mariemont Schools have 117 students in half-day kindergarten. Offering all-day kindergarten for all students would require an additional three teachers and more supplies, Imhoff said, but the program would benefit students. “One thing we know … is the early education experience for our kids is incredibly important,” he

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A Honor Roll – Megan Adam, Molly Adam, Adeline Ashinger, Lola Ashinger, Anna Barlow, Kaylah Barr, Clayton Bickel, Noah Bigger, Carlo Bronzie, Anna Carli, Kathryn Cholak, William Cody, Julian Coley, Morgan Cook, Sean Kelly Darks, Nicholas Deck, Elsie Devey, Amiri Diop-West, Mara Doyle, Madeline Edie, William Fitton, Gabrielle Flynn-Tombragel, William Gries, Kaziah Horsley, Caroline Horvath, Henry Hummel, Greg Hutchinson, Raven Kopko, Jacob LaRoche, Agustin Mandel, Luke McSherry, Avery Newman, Ravi Newman, Yocheved Ocho, Rian Oglesby, Sophie Parshall, Callum Perkins, Mohit Pinninti, Colin Riggins, Mazie Rion, Peter Schlueter, Samantha Severin, Sarah Shirey, Olivia Singler, Maia Sippel, Camryn Smith, Ryan Sohmer, Eliana Stevens, Aidan Stuart, Katherine Sutkamp, Mybele Tadjuidje, Zakary Upson, Fances Vainrib, Jackson Ward, Olivia Woods and Katherine Workum. AB Honor Roll – Griffin Behnfeldt, Edgar Byars, Logan Carns, Jeweliani Carter, Elliott Clarke, Diego Davies, Peter Featherston, Emme Gerth, Ben Hattersley, Carlito Parks, Zhanya Ruffin, Charles Schenk, Cooper Tippens, Zachary Treadway, Kymani Walker, Nick Webb and Caroline Wetzel. B Honor Roll – Jasmine Hollifield

Third Grade

A Honor Roll – Chloe Arrasmith, Ryan Ball, Lucy Beauchamp, Greta Campbell, Claire Carey, Quintin Cooks, Gio Cruz, Fances Fixler, William Golden, Bejamin Hannekamp, Alec Heekin, Conrad Kleiner, Alexandra Leurck, Charlou Mae Libre, Grace Nelson, Nick Robertson, Katie Solinsky, Matthew Treadway and Audrey Woodward. AB Honor Roll – Allie Albrecht, Maxim Allenson, Bailey Becker, Asa Bohling, Hayes Burk, Mallory Burton, Kaila Crenshaw, Isabela Cristancho, Jade Eiler, Flynn Gassman, Maouloune Goumballe, Deya Gueye, Zechariah Hagans, Alex Harmann, Garrett Henderson, Gordon Huston, Justin Korsunsky, Lauren Lesley, Zoe Marshall, Callum McHaffie, Gabriel Montgomery, Rivka Ocho, Evan O’Leary, Warren Parry, Charlotte Patterson, Stephen Plunkett, William Robertson, Zoe Sherman, Nathan Siler, Alexander Thompson-Hill, Andrew Van Landuyt, Max Wayne, Perri Wedlock, Julie Wehling, Joseph Williams IV and Mikaela Wormley. B Honor Roll – Chris Phillips and Gwendolyn Wheatley.

Fourth Grade

A Honor Roll – Hannibal Ahmed, Maren Bickel, William Carey, Arianna Chaitkin, Megan Cholak, Isabelle Dancer, Dana Godsey, Sloane Harris, Madalyn Hayden, Maya Newman, Conner Pickering, Samantha Pogue, Nina Riber, Lucy Schlueter, Ann Sheets, Chloe Shiff, Josie Shiff and Molly Wimberg. AB Honor Roll – Sky Anderson, Garrett Banks, Thea Barakat, Aiden Benedict, Rachel Burkey, Cristina Castagna, Giovani Castagna, Kaiya Collins, Hannah Connley, Samuel Corwin, Johanna Engerbrecht, Emma Ferrell, Samuel Hattersley, Jason Hipskind Jr., Mariani Hummel, Caryl Mae Libre, Shum-el Ocho, Grace Ottley, Khyla Porter, George Raser, Daniel Rhodes, Afreen Siddiqui, Kayla Simmons, Morgan Sippel, Josef Vargas, Grace Wetzel and Henry Wood.

Fifth Grade

A Honor Roll – Sam Bashor, Josh Campbell, Mitch Deck, Kian Eghbalnia, Paul Fixler, Matt Gaines, Alyssa Harmann, Noah Jackson, Avery Jones, Eli Kiedel, Mary Page Mason, Evan Miyasato, Andrew Mullin, William Mullin, Asen Pasev, Eli Sherman, Eriana Trice and Ethan Willbrand. AB Honor Roll – Andrew Blume, Joe Carli, Pierre Carnesi, Griffin Cook, Max Dallas, Ricky Dees, Taylor Duncan, Liam Eggleton, Sara Eghbalnia, Ibra Goumballe, Axel Heekin, Ellis Hummel, DJ Humphries, Prescott Huston, Kia Kremer, Keeira Moore, Henry Neff, Joel Punwani, Grant Raifstanger, Greta Raser, Asia Sam, Peter Schmalz, Sedona Spellen, Aoe Spellen, Benjamin Speno, Alexiss Steele, Emma Stevens, Matt Sutkamp, Elliot Thompson, Ashlyn Ware, Zach Ware, Myles Washington, Duncan Webb and Lee Workum.

Sixth Grade

A Honor Roll – Ada Barach, Skylar Coleman, Maddie Fixler, Sophia Minnillo, Lynn Pickering, Mitch Price, Sophie Shiff, Nausheen Siddiqui and Sara Upson. AB Honor Roll – Ginger Allgood, Jared Bailey, Lillian Beane, Ralph Bigger, Whitney Bronson, Angela Byars, Brady Cristancho, Ayinde Diop-West, Maddie Doehler, Maddie Eaton, Jasmine Eiler, Nick Fixler, Guila Gassman, Olivia Haltermon, Hasani Harrigan, Isabelle Jenkins, Noel Keeney, JG Mason, Maddy Nowicki, Emma O’Leary, Sam Riber, Tori Tribble, Sam Warren, Hannah Wayne, Sophia Weathersby and Terrance Woods. B Honor Roll – Bryce Allen, Alex Foley, Fatou Gueye, Addison Johnson, Sabrina Ludwig, Elliott McHaffie, Aleeyah Nurredin, Claire Patterson and Malik Smith.

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From left, Mariemont Junior High School eighth-grader Audrey Helmrich and seventh-grader Julian Vanasse were recently selected to the District 14 Junior High Honor Band. The ensemble included students from approximately 20 different schools in Hamilton and Clermont counties. Musicians were chosen by audition. The Honor Band performed Jan. 10 at Princeton High School under the direction of Dr. Brandon Jones of Wittenberg University.

SCHOOL NOTES Overture Awards finalist

Mariemont High School senior Katrina Slavik has been named a finalist in the “Visual Arts” category of the Overture Awards. Slavik was selected based on her submitted portfolio which featured a sculpture, oil and acrylic paintings, a figure drawing and several mixed media pieces. She hopes to attend Rhode Island School of Design next year and intends on Slavik pursuing a career in illustration. Slavik is the daughter of Cindy and Don Slavik of Mariemont.

• Jon Hall, who serves as the president of the CCDS Parents’ Association, is cofounder and managing partner of SpencerFoster Hall, one of the country’s largest independent research firms. He and his wife Lisa live in Symmes Township with their two children, Sam and Jessica, who attend CCDS. • Amy Hanson has served as executive vice president for Property Development and Credit and Customer Service at Macy’s, Inc. since May 2008. She has also been named to the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority Business Accelerator Board. Hanson and her and husband Frank live in

Entrance exam

The entrance examination for Walnut Hills High School (Special College Preparatory Program) will be offered to students currently in grades 6-11 at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Walnut Hills, 3250 Victory Parkway. Students should arrive at the school no later than 8:45 a.m. Those passing the exam are eligible for enrollment in grades 7-12 for the 2010-11 school year. All students living in the Cincinnati Public School District are eligible to take the test

regardless of the school they currently attend. Deadline to register for the exam is Feb. 10. For more information, call test manager Jerry Moore at 363-0186.

High schools honored

The Ohio ACT State Organization and ACT has recognized 35 Ohio high schools, including Seven Hills Upper School and St. Ursula Academy, with one or more students in the graduating class of 2009 who earned a top composite score of 36 on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. Only 638 of the more than 1.4 million 2009 graduates nationally who took the ACT earned a top score. In Ohio, 43 high school graduates out of more than 88,000 tested in the graduating class of 2009 earned a top score on the ACT.

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Thursday, Feb. 4 – Chicken nuggets with biscuit and jelly or turkey breast chef salad, peas, garden salad, kiwi half and orange quarter.

CCDS names new board Seven people have been named to Cincinnati Country Day School’s board of trustees. • Kyle Brooks, a 1981 graduate of CCDS, is a partBrooks ner with Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer Co., LPA and a member of the Cincinnati, Kentucky and Ohio Bar Associations. He and wife Katherine are the parents of two CCDS fifth graders, Jane and Will. They live in Hyde Park. • Duncan Foster is a managing director at Advantage Capital Partners. He also serves as a senior advisor to EHS Partners in New York. Foster, and his wife Shaun, live in Hyde Park and have two children – Katherine, a 2007 CCDS graduate, and Will, CCDS class of 2011.

The Overture Awards competition is the area’s largest solo arts competition for high school students. The final competition and awards ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Aronoff Center.

Indian Hill with children Katherine and Mike, a CCDS sophomore. • Steve Schwartz, a 1980 graduate of CCDS, is President and CEO of Lion Apparel, Inc. He is also the 2009-2010 CCDS Annual Fund Chair and has also served as board chair of Cincinnati’s Contemporary Dance Theater. Schwartz and his wife Melissa live in Amberley Village with their daughter Olivia and son Sam, both CCDS students. • Hemella “Mellie” SweatDuplechan, M.D., is a physician at the Richfield Laboratory of Dermatopathology. She lives in Sycamore Township with her husband Lester, and sons, Heman and Noah, both students at CCDS. • Gordon Wright owns and operates UNITS Mobile Storage of Cincinnati. He and wife Susan live in Indian Hill with their two children, Maggie and Jack, both students at CCDS.

Friday, Feb. 5 – Stuffed crust pepperoni or cheese pizza or turkey ham/breast chef salad, broccoli cuts, garden salad, peaches. Monday, Feb. 8 – No school: Professional Day. Tuesday, Feb. 9 – Chicken tenders with din-

ner roll or turkey ham chef salad, vegetarian baked beans, garden salad, pears. Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Rotini with meat sauce and breadsticks or popcorn chicken salad, seasoned green beans, garden salad, peaches.

Carrigan plays on

Mariemont High School senior Daniel Carrigan was recently chosen to perform with the Ohio Music Education Association District 14 Honor Band. This year’s performance was held on Jan. 10 at Princeton High School, with Dr. Bruce Moss, director of bands at Bowling Green State University, as the high school guest conductor.

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This week in basketball

• Seven Hills boys beat North College Hill 42-41, Jan. 22. Seven Hills’ top-scorer was Max Davis with 12 points, including one three-pointer. • Walnut Hills High School boys beat Turpin High School 68-38, Jan. 22. Walnut Hills’ top-scorer was Shawn Melton with 15 points, including one three-pointer. • Purcell Marian High School boys lost to Badin High School 67-51, Jan. 22. Purcell’s top-scorer was Johnn Bunker with 13 points, including three 3-pointers. • Clark Montessori boys beat Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 50-49, Jan. 22. Clark’s top-scorer was Max Hassel with 13 points, including two three-pointers. • Madeira High School boys beat Mariemont High School 53-40, Jan. 22. Mariemont’s top-scorer was Stewart with 19 points, including two three-pointers. • St. Xavier High School boys beat La Salle High School 51-47, Jan. 22. St. X’s top-scorer was Luke Massa with 17 points, including four three-pointers. • Summit Country Day boys beat St. Bernard 48-40, Jan. 22. Summit’s top-scorer was Bradley Evans with 15 points. • Walnut Hills High School girls beat Little Miami High School 65-38, Jan. 23. Walnut Hills’ top-scorer was Phylesha Bullard with 18 points.

This week in swimming

• Walnut Hills High School boys beat Colerain High School 111-59, Jan. 23. Walnut Hills won the 200-meter medley relay in 1:58.44, and the 400-meter freestyle relay in 4:00.13. Walnut Hill’s Lustig won the 200-meter freestyle, Zachary Fisher won the 200meter individual medley, Dylan Bolsike won the 100meter flystroke in 1:09.41, Bolsike won the 500-meter freestyle in 6:11.81 and Fisher won the 100-meter backstroke in 1:01.97. • Walnut Hills girls beat Colerain 117-63, Jan. 23. Walnut Hills won the 200-meter medley relay in 2:02.28, the 200-meter freestyle relay in 1:51.09 and the 400-meter freestyle relay in 4:02. Walnut’s Allie Dyer won the 200meter freestyle in 2:17.96, Marissa French won the 50meter freestyle in 27.03, Kirsten Rissover won the 100meter freestyle in 58.57, Counts won the 500-meter freestyle in 5:31.60, Rissover won the 100-meter backstroke in 1:07.47 and Maryn Lowry won the 100-meter breaststroke in 1:19.88.

This week in bowling

• Walnut Hills High School boys beat Mt. Healthy High School 2,285-2,223, Jan. 25. Walnut’s Matt Guffey bowled a 401. • Summit Country Day boys lost to Reading High School 2,223-2,115, Jan. 25. Summit’s Andrew Middleton bowled a 324. • Wyoming High School boys beat Clark Montessori 2,418-2,198, Jan. 25. Clark’s Simpson bowled a 365. • Walnut Hills girls beat Mt. Healthy 1,656-1,432, Jan. 25. Walnut’s Jordyn Yarborough bowled a 383. Walnut Hills advances to 8-5 with the win. • Clark Montessori girls beat Wyoming High School 1,588-1,543, Jan. 25. Clark’s Joiner bowled a 297. • McNicholas High School boys lost to Badin 2,5822,391, Jan. 26. McNick’s Nick Brandess bowled a 396.

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Lady Cavs enjoying remarkable turnaround

By Tony Meale

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Let’s crunch some numbers. From 2007 to 2009, the Purcell Marian High School girls’ basketball team went 8-53, including 2-38 (and 0-24 in league play) over the last two years. This year, however, the Lady Cavaliers are 8-7. In other words, they’ve already won as many games this season as they did the last three years combined and four times as many games the last two years combined. You don’t need to be a math whiz to figure this one out; the Lady Cavs are enjoying one of the best turnarounds of any team in any sport this year. “I think the girls are taking accountability,” head coach Sher-ree Glover said. “I’m not sure if they’ve ever been around a structured program.” The first-year head coach is certainly providing that. Purcell Marian started the season 0-1 and 1-3, the third loss being a 97-42 dismantling by Boone County Dec. 11. “As a player, I never got 97 points scored on me,” said Glover, who played at Lakeland Community College (Ohio) and Clarion University (Pennsylvania). “I took it personal, and I think the girls did too. That didn’t feel so good.” Glover pauses, still in disbelief at the final tally. “97 points? That stung.” It did the trick, though;

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Purcell Marian senior guard CJ Briggs drives hard to the hoop against La Salle. the Lady Cavs responded by winning four straight and six of seven. Their only loss during that stretch was a 36-34 misstep against Fenwick Jan. 9. “This isn’t the first time I’ve coached a team at the bottom,” Glover said. “It means more to me to build a team up.” Leading the Lady Cav revival have been senior center Keya Neeley and senior guard Jada Brown, who together are running away with every major statistical category in the GGCL-Grey Central. Neeley leads the league in scoring (16.1 points per game), rebounding (10.2), blocks (2.5) and field-goal percentage (52.6 percent). “Her potential was never

really brought out, and I think a lot of opponents have never taken her seriously,” Glover said. “But this is the year of no return.” Purcell Marian is 8-2 when Neeley scores double figures and 0-5 when she doesn’t. Not surprisingly, the Lady Cavs are 4-0 when she scores 29 or more; Neeley poured in a season-high 34 points in a 73-56 win at Summit Country Day Dec. 22. Brown, meanwhile, is fourth in the league in scoring at 13.1 points per game and is tops in assists (4.1) and steals (3.9). “She takes basketball very serious,” Glover said. “Jada’s finally able to be at a competitive level with her

teammates, and it’s really made a difference in her game.” Aside from Neeley and Brown, however, no Lady Cav is averaging more than 4.3 points (senior Bri Winn). Senior forward Kati Swan is at 4.1 points, and Mushay Simms-Davis, Cat Wurtzler and Sha’Myra Lunsford are all averaging around 2.0 points per game. “Our goal is to distribute the ball to everyone,” Glover said. “We’re working on (some other girls’) confidence.” Glover has been impressed with her sophomore class, particularly guard Megan Kenney, who is averaging around two points and two rebounds per game. “That girl does not stop – we have to tell her to stop,” Glover said of Kenney’s high-energy play. “The whole sophomore class will get better.” After winning six of seven, the Lady Cavs dropped three straight before recording a decisive 64-26 win over Clark Montessori Jan. 25. Neeley netted 29 points, while Brown had 14 points, eight steals and seven assists. Purcell Marian plays at Badin Jan. 30 and has a home game against McNicholas Feb. 3; the Lady Cavs wrap the regular season with road games at Roger Bacon Feb. 10 and Alter Feb. 13. Glover said her team’s preseason goal was to get 10 wins and make some noise in the tournament.

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Purcell Marian High School sophomore Megan Kenney has helped the Lady Cavaliers with her high-energy play this season.

Cavaliers hit tough stretch

The Purcell Marian boys’ basketball team has struggled to a 3-11 start this season. The Cavaliers, which are 08 in league play, began the year 1-1 and 3-4 but are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak. They’ve been led by senior forward Orlando Hubbard, who is fourth in the GCL-Central in scoring (14.0 points per game) and rebounding (6.5). Also contributing for firstyear head coach Bryan Laake, who played for Purcell Marian and graduated in 1995, are senior David Watkins (11.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists), junior Johnn Bunker (6.9 points and 2.7 rebounds) and sophomore Mike Englert (5.5 points). “Whoever reads this article or watches this team (needs to know our improvement) has nothing to do with our coaching staff – even though I love them to death,” Glover said. “It has to do with the girls. “They want to win.”

Warrior wrestlers continue improving By Anthony Amorini

Wrestling Wrap-up

Only a few weeks remain in the regular season as local wrestlers fast approach sectionals, which occur Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, at several locations. Here is a look at some of the top local records for Summit and Withrow wrestlers this winter: • Brandon Mitchell (Withrow): 21-1, 14 pins at 285 pounds • BJ Adams (Withrow): 190, nine pins at 145 pounds • Nick Isaacs (Withrow): 16-4, 11 pins at 171 pounds • Iva Durand (Withrow): 15-5, eight pins at 152 pounds • Jordan Murphy (Withrow): 15-9, eight pins at 189 pounds • Mark France (Summit): 12-3, five pins at 140 pounds • Paul Slater (Summit): 106, four pins at 130 pounds

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Four increasingly confident Mariemont Warrior wrestlers are charging toward the postseason with bolstered expectations after a season of positive results. Junior Taylor Henderson leads the Warrior pack with his 26-2 record, including 16 pins in his 125-pound weight class. Henderson’s only losses this winter came against Division I wrestlers. Last winter, Henderson went 2-2 at the Division III State Championships at 119 pounds and head coach Dave Madding is optimistic about the junior’s chances this season. “He is having a fine year but he is still not 100 percent,” Madding said of Henderson. Henderson missed most of his sophomore campaign after breaking his leg just

before the winter season. This winter, Henderson broke his collar bone during the soccer season and he again was forced to rehabilitate an injury while also practicing and competing. “He was healthier coming back from the broken leg than he is now,” Madding said. “He has not been 100 percent and I’m not sure he will get there before the end of the season.” Additional Mariemont standouts include sophomore James Tecco (16-7 with 10 pins at 130 pounds), senior Mike Keller (16-6 with 11 pins at 160 pounds) and junior Aaron Lang (13-8 with 12 pins at 215 pounds). Lang and Henderson lead their respective weight classes in the Cincinnati Hills League standings. Keller and Taylor both scored recent tournament wins with first-place per-

formances Feb. 23 during the Cincinnati Country Day Invitational. Tecco took second place at CCD with Lang scoring a third-place finish. “The four guys who placed at CCD have placed at almost every tournament they have been in,” Madding said. For Keller, it was the senior’s first tournament win. “I didn’t know it was his first tournament win or I would have made a bigger deal out of it,” Madding joked. Mariemont travels to Clinton Massie High School for the Division III District Championship event Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20. But Madding doesn’t have his sights set on the 2010 postseason alone. Madding is also excited about the long-term prospects for the Warriors’ program, the coach said.

Mariemont has nine varsity wrestlers this winter, though Madding suspects the number will grow considerably when a group of 10 experienced eighthgrade wrestlers join the team next year, the coach said. Mariemont’s junior high team won the Coaches’ Classic and Madding expects to see big things from the eighth-graders, he said. “The junior high team is undefeated. We have good numbers there and that’s a great sign,” Madding said. “This year we have three really experienced kids and the rest are green as grass. “Everyone pays some dues when you get started so it’s better to get that out of the way when you are eight,” Madding joked. “The guys we have will be really complimentary to the junior high kids if they all stick with it.”

the largest soccer tournaments in the region? As part of the tournament’s 25th anniversary, the MASC volunteers are sponsoring alumni games. The tournament, which last year had more than 590 teams from seven states and Canada participate, is sponsored by the Fairfield Optimist

Soccer Club and the Optimist Club of Fairfield. There will be a women’s game Friday, April 9, just before the girls’ weekend, and a men’s game Friday, April 16, before the boys’ weekend begins. Contact Kelly Farrell at masc.alumni@gmail.com for details.

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boys select soccer team is looking for players for the spring season. Contact Coach Dave Galus at 543-7144.

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The Classics Hammer U13 Girls Elite Team celebrates after winning the Music City Tournament Silver Division Championship, Oct. 18, in Nashville, Tenn. In back are Coach Erik Larson, Lauren Rice, Elena Miyasato, Karli Thul, Rachel Kimura, Rachel Justin, Emma Hattemer, Brittany Schwabe and Sara Ritze. In front are Andi Christopher, Brenna Biggs, Chrissy Goman, Sylvia Wampler, Cassi Vandeventer, Kelsey Dollenmayer and Madison Lemay. Not pictured is Kate Uehlin and Trainer Bob Downs.

The Summit Country Day boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams both are winners of the prestigious National Soccer Coaches Association Team Academic Award under head coaches Barnard Baker and Mike Fee. The awards are given annually to teams who demonstrate exemplary performance in the classroom. The average GPA for the boys’ team was 3.71 on a 4.0 scale. The average for the girls’ team was 4.02. This was the fifth consecutive year the girls’ team was given the award. Only 68 schools throughout the nation receive honors for both boys’ and girls’ teams. Pictured is the boys’ soccer team. In front is Alex Priede. In second row are Mosi Clark-Cobbs, Robby Wellington, Joey Kunkel, Mark Humpert, Jake Rawlings, Cooper Schreibeis, Brandon Lorentz, Matt Stein and Nate Hertlein. In third row are Assistant Coach Josh Koch, Assistant Coach Joe Downie, Will Judd, Caelan Hueber, Ben Emery, Doug Emery, Michael VanSant, Andrew Vance, Ryan Hall, Scott Mays, Jude Austin, Nico Posada, Sam Chasnoff, Jimmy Oltman, Jack Meininger, Christian Melson, Colin Brooks, Eddie de St. Aubin and Head Coach Barnard Baker.

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• Turpin High School boys beat Mariemont High School 110-59, Jan. 25. Mariemont’s Nate Wagner won the 100meter freestyle in 52.37. • Turpin girls beat Mariemont 120-50, Jan. 25.

• Walnut Hills boys beat Kings High School 2,4832,031, Jan. 26. Walnut Hills’ Brady Mossbarger bowled a 386. Walnut Hills advances to 11-2 with the win. • Roger Bacon High School boys beat Purcell

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High School 62-34, Jan. 26. Purcell’s top-scorer was Orlando Hubbard with 11 points. • Mariemont girls beat Taylor High School 62-35, Jan. 26. Mariemont’s topscorer was Kelsey Hogan with 27 points, including five three-pointers. • Withrow High School girls beat Western Hills High School 57-47, Jan. 26. Withrow’s top-scorers were Alexxus Paige and Kenyada Brown with 18 points each, including one three-pointer from Paige. • St. Ursula Academy girls beat Mercy High School 53-49, Jan. 26. St. Ursula’s top-scorer was Mackenzie Loesing with 27 points, including two three-pointers. • Mariemont boys beat Taylor High School 71-45, Jan. 27. Mariemont’s topscorers were Taylor Sizer and Matt Stewart with 20 points each, including two three-pointers from Stewart. • Walnut Hills girls beat Kings High School 54-37, Jan. 27. Walnut Hills’ topscorer was Phylesha Bullard with 15 points. • Seven Hills girls beat Clark Montessori 53-20, Jan. 27. The top-scorer for Seven Hills was Sarah Evans with 20 points, including two three-pointers. Clark’s topscorer was Brianna McQueen with seven points. • Summit Country Day girls beat New Miami 45-35, Jan. 27. Summit’s top-scorer was Brittany Williams with 14 points.

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For which team will you root in the Super Bowl? Why? “I am not much of a football fan, and only watch the Super Bowl when the Bengals are playing in it – out of hometown pride. Lucky for me, I've only had to watch it twice. Don't know or care who is playing this year.” J.B.

“Go, Saints, for lots of reasons. The main one? We’ve owned four St. Bernards.” M.S. “Early in the game I thought New Orleans defensive players were purposely taking penalties for roughing the passer to intentionally injure Bret Favre (coaching decision?). Even injured, Favre had them beat. Peyton Manning will have a field day. I’ll root for Indy, but really against New Orleans.” W.H. “Indianapolis, because I am from Indiana and they are my favorite team.” K.P. “The colts! I like Peyton Manning’s quarterback style. Plus I have friends in Indy that will be thrilled if they win.” C.A.S. “The Colts. Because I am really a fan of Payton Manning.” B.N. “The Colts. Have a farm in Indiana so that makes me a parttime Hoosier.” L.S.

Every week the Eastern Hills Journal asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to easternhills@community press.com with Chatroom in the subject line. “The Saints. I always root for the underdog.” J.H. “This is a tough one. I'll probably be rooting for the Saints, because Drew Brees is a Purdue alum.” M.P.B. “I will be rooting for the Colts because I like the image Peyton Manning portrays.” A.H. “I will root for the Indianapolis Colts. They have become one of the ideal NFL franchises. They have had over the last decade all the right ingredients. An owner (Jim Irsay) willing to spend the money yet keep out of the limelight. A general manager (Bill Polian) who is experienced and makes great drafting and free agent decisions. A team that is fun to watch on offense and defense. Great low ego coaching in Jim Caldwell now and Tony Dungy before him. They have won the most games over the last 10 years. They have a state-of-theart retractable roof stadium for the comfort of their fans. This stadium allows Indianapolis to get a Super Bowl in 2012 and an upcoming NCAA Final Four. Their city leadership working with the Colts leadership has set a high standard. Makes me wonder what could have been done in Cincinnati with the same leadership and ownership. Go Figure!” T.D.T.

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2nd District includes nearly all the northeastern and eastern Cincinnati communities. Local: Kenwood office – 8044 Montgomery Road, Room 540, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236; phone 791-0381 or 800-784-6366; fax 7911696. Portsmouth office – 601 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662; phone 740-3541440. In Washington, D.C.: 238 Cannon Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; phone 202-2253164; fax 202-225-1992. E-mail: jean@jeanschmidt.com Web sites: www.house.gov/schmidt

33rd District includes parts of Columbia Township, parts of Cincinnati, Deer Park, Silverton and parts of Sycamore Township. Locally: 2200 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati 45206; phone 281-5474. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 11th floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-6111; phone 614-466-1308; fax 7193587. E-mail: district33@ohr.state.oh.us

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown

Cleveland – 216-522-7272. Cincinnati – 425 Walnut St., room 2310, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-3915; phone 6841021, fax 684-1029. Washington, D.C.: C5 Russell Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510; phone 202-224-2315; fax 202-224-6519. Web site: www.brown.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich

In Cincinnati, write: 36 E. Seventh St., Room 2615, Cincinnati, OH 45202; call 513684-3265; fax 513-684-3269. In Washington, D.C., write: 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; call 202-224-3353

State Rep. Tyrone Yates

State Rep. Peter Stautberg

34th District includes most of eastern Hamilton County. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 11th floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-6111; phone 614-644-6886; fax: 614719-3588. E-mail: district34@ohr.state.oh.us

State Rep. Ron Maag

35th District includes parts of Columbia Township, Indian Hill, Loveland, Madeira, Mariemont, parts of Sycamore Township and Symmes Township in Hamilton County and parts of Warren County. In Columbus: House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 10th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-6111; phone 614-644-6023; fax 614719-3589. E-mail: district35@ohr.state.oh.us

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More work needed on state budget As we begin a new legislative year in Columbus, I am grateful for having the honor and privilege to serve as your state representative this past year. 2009 presented difficulties and challenges for all of us to varying degrees. The economy was as poor as many people can remember, and budget problems at the state level led to decreased funding for schools and local governments. The legislature knew at the beginning of last year that the poor economy would lead to the state’s significant budget problems. We were not aware, however, that creating a balanced budget for 2009-2011 would continue to be a moving target throughout the year, and that there would continue to be a significant budget deficit until the week before Christmas. With the end of 2009 closing in, the legislature passed a bill that took away the 2009 decrease in the income tax rate. This decrease in the income tax rate was part of a tax overhaul bill enacted four years ago. I consider the elimination of this decrease to be the equivalent of a tax increase, and I voted against the bill. I believe the governor and his administration can

and should do more to reduce wasteful spending, rather than increase the burden on our already struggling families. Although the Peter J. state governhas Stautberg ment reduced spendCommunity ing by cutting Press guest some governcolumnist ment positions and salaries, there are still areas where we can do more. My Republican colleagues and I have introduced a number of pieces of legislation aimed at reducing government spending. From requiring performance audits to reducing the number of state government agencies, these bills are aimed at the spending problem that continues to exist. Unfortunately, the Democratic leaders of the House of Representatives have refused to allow these sensible pieces of legislation to move forward, and the governor continues to look to Washington for stimulus funds to solve revenue shortfalls, rather than address problems of excessive and wasteful spending.

With 2009 behind us, we look forward to 2010 with a renewed sense of purpose. The budget problems that will be facing us in 2011 are likely to be far greater than those in 2009. As a legislature, we need to continue to make improvements in the way our state operates. We need to study the purpose of the many agencies and programs created by the state over the years and work to reduce or eliminate those programs and agencies that fail to efficiently and effectively serve a legitimate function of state government. I am constantly driven to fulfill my duty to represent the citizens of the 34th House District to the best of my ability. Even in these difficult times, we cannot lose our focus on the freedoms and liberties guaranteed to us by our Constitution. I will continue to work on your behalf at the state level in Columbus to preserve these freedoms and liberties. Please call or write my office with any questions and concerns. Thank you for allowing me to serve you. Rep. Peter J. Stautberg of the 34th Ohio House District can be reached at 614-644-6886 or Peter.Stautberg@ohr.state.oh.us

Health care proposals are not reform, not good for Ohio Like many of you, I have been following the national health care debate for the past several weeks, as the decisions made in Washington, D.C., will have a major impact on our state and its citizens. As legislative leaders work to reconcile the differences between the reform bills passed by House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, serious concerns are being raised about the potential costs to the states as well as proposals involving Medicaid and other health services. I, too, am troubled by the proposals under consideration and the effects they could have on families, businesses and our state as a whole. That is why I have introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 24, which urges the members of Ohio’s Congressional Delegation to oppose the federal healthcare bill. While I believe that many reasons exist for Ohio’s Congressional representatives to vote against the health care bill, I am particularly concerned about the backroom deals that have been struck, the use of taxpayer funding for abortions as well as the high costs that could threaten Ohio’s future fiscal stability. One of the main features of both reform bills is a requirement for states to expand Medicaid. Unfortunately, how states will pay for these additional people has not yet been determined. A publication by the National Governors Association and the National Conference of State Legislatures estimates this proposed expansion of Medicaid could cost the state $349 million for calendar years 2017 through 2019, a move that could result in tax increases or severe cuts to other state programs in order to keep a balanced budget. Ohio spent $4.5 billion in state funds in fiscal year 2008 on Medicaid – roughly 22 percent of the state money in the general revenue fund.

Placing new Medicaid mandates on our state without covering the increased costs would place even more pressure on our Sen. budget, which is Shannon a l r e a d y Jones stretched thin due to the ecoCommunity nomic chalPress guest lenges we are columnist facing. The current state budget was balanced with billions of dollars in one-time funds, money that will not be available when we begin deliberations next year on the state budget for fiscal years 2012-2013. The additional costs from health care reform would only exacerbate this problem. In addition, the Senate version of the bill contains what some people have termed the “Cornhusker kick-back” – a provision that would have Ohio and other states paying for Nebraska’s Medicaid enrollees to the tune of millions of extra dollars. U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson from Nebraska worked out a deal where in exchange for his “yes” vote on the bill Nebraska received a permanent exemption from the state share of Medicaid expansion, which means taxpayers from the other 49 states will be on the hook for an additional $45 million in the first decade. Nelson and Sen. Carl Levin from Michigan also worked to insert a provision in the bill that will exempt non-profit insurers in their states from an excise tax. This unequal treatment of the states when it comes to doling out federal resources is outrageous and these sweetheart deals should be removed before final passage of the bill. The Senate version of the health care reform bill also con-

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One of the main features of both reform bills is a requirement for states to expand Medicaid. tains a provision that would use taxpayer dollars to fund insurance programs that cover abortions – a change to long-standing state and federal policies. Ohioans have overwhelmingly opposed the use of tax dollars to fund abortions in the past – a study by Ohio Right to Life found that 70 percent of Ohioans agree that their tax dollars should not be used to pay for abortions. It is my hope that legislative leaders will recognize this and remove this language from the bill. The bottom line is this, the proposals under consideration by the Congress are not reform at all, and states such as Ohio could be saddled with tax increases and burdensome mandates as a result. Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 sends a message to those in Congress that they should delay a vote until changes are made that will bring about true reforms. I would encourage everyone who cares about the future of health care in our country to contact their representatives in Congress and voice their opinions about the proposals under consideration. You can find contact information for your congressperson or U.S. senator by going to www.house.gov. Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 has been assigned to the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee, and I will be sure to keep you updated on its progress through the legislature. Contact State Sen. Shannon Jones at (614) 466-9737, via e-mail: sd07@senate.state.oh.us or by mail: State Sen. Shannon Jones, 1 Capitol Square, Statehouse, Columbus, OH 43215.

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Jennifer Sauers, left, and Kristine Woodworth are founders of Beyond the Trees. The company assists people with putting together family memories.

Company helps people tell stories Business owners Jennifer Sauers and Kristine Woodworth said everyone has a story to tell. “Our job is helping people to tell those stories,” said Woodworth. Woodworth and Sauers founded Beyond the Trees in 2007. The company helps people write their memories and gather information for publication. “We try to get people to tell the stories in their own words,” said Woodworth. The books they have helped get published have included a graduating teen’s life in pictures to a team’s reminiscences for a coach. Sauers said the idea for Beyond the Trees came when she was preparing a cookbook as a Christmas gift for her mother. The idea was not only to transcribe the recipes from her mother’s memory but also the history behind them, she said. Woodworth said other people would probably like to do something similar with their own family’s recipes. It grew in scope beyond just cookbooks to personal tributes for occasions such as anniversaries and graduations, said Sauers. One of the books was a

Beyond the Trees

Owners are Jennifer Sauers and Kristine Woodworth. The company provides people with assistance in preparing personalized books for graduations, anniversaries and other special events. For information, call 3218398 or visit the Web site www.beyondthetrees.net.

90-year-old woman’s life story while another was about a man’s escape from Communist China. “We enjoy the research,” said Sauers. “I love digging in libraries and databases.” In addition to gathering information and photographs, Woodworth and Sauers also conduct a variety of interviews with family members and other sources. “We’re helping people capture and preserve memories,” said Woodworth. Both Sauers and Woodworth are residents of Hyde Park. For information, visit the Web site www.beyondthetrees.net or call 3218398. By Forrest Sellers. Send your “Small Business Spotlight” suggestions to espangler@ communitypress.com

THINGS TO DO Learn to swim

Cincinnati Sports Club is hosting swim lessons from 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Fairfax. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors will guide swimmers through five levels of swimming in a small group program. Each session includes dry land safety program. Private lessons are available by appointment. It is family friendly and open to ages 3 and up. The cost is $105. Registration is required. Call 527-4000 for details.

Find your match

Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa is hosting the “Find Your Perfect Match Pet Adoption” noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa, 4795 Babson Place, Madisonville. Several local area rescues will be present, including Cherished Cockers Rescue, Queen City Greyhounds Rescue, Ohio Pug Rescue, Lab Rescue of Cincinnati and

Save the Animals Foundation (STAF). The event includes pets available for adoption and family activities. Admission is free. Call 733-3647 or visit www.red-dogs.com.

Rock benefit

20th Century Theatre is hosting “Rock ’n Aspire” 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. The doors open at 7 p.m. The event features music with members of Karma Initiative and Perfect Electric. It includes raffles and prizes. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The cost is $10, $7 advance. Call 731-8000 or visit www.the20thcenturytheatre.com.

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Part of Elizabeth Surkamp’s job as a train nurse was greeting people at the terminal. Here Surkamp helps a couple check-in for their trip on the Cincinnatian.

Travel, people best part of ‘train nurse’ job

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When people get ready for a flight or a long car ride, they usually pull out the comfy clothes – sweat pants, gym shoes, T-shirts. But that’s not how it used to be, especially on the railroad. “You wouldn’t believe how people dressed-up to take trips,” said Elizabeth Surkamp, 85, of Milford. “People wore furs and hats. If you were going on a trip, that was something special.” Surkamp was a “train nurse” on the Cincinnatian, a day-train between Cincinnati and Baltimore, from January 1947 to November 1951. Surkamp was one of four women to work on the B&O Railroad as a train nurse, or a stewardess with a nursing degree who helped care for passengers and handle medical emergencies. Lee Muller, 85, of Hyde Park (and formally of Terrace Park,) is one of the only other train nurses still in Cincinnati. Muller worked on the railroad for two and a half years. “We would care for children and

elderly people taking the train. We would make sure they were where they were supposed to be, had their meals and were taken care of,” Muller said. “It was a cush job. Surkamp I wanted a change of scenery and I really enjoyed it.” Surkamp said the women had regular job interviews, but you also had to match certain height and weight criteria and you couldn’t be married. “It was so different back then, that’s just the way it was. You had to look a certain way and do things a certain way,” Surkamp said. “I never thought I’d be selected. I thought all the women would be beautiful girls and I was just normal.” Surkamp said most of the girls had worked at hospitals prior to being train nurses. The Cincinnatian was the only train in the area to have train nurses. Muller said it was a marketing tool for the railroads. “The Cincinnatian was a crack train, it was special. The railroads

were competing for business with the airlines and having registered nurses on the train was a selling point,” Muller said. Both women said the best parts of the job were the traveling and the people. “Every day was so different. It was the same trip, but the people were always different. It was fun,” Surkamp said. “I think the railroad gave me the travel bug. I told a friend once that I never thought I’d go to the places I saw in geography class. But there I was, a little country girl from Indiana in New York City.” But the job’s qualifications included being single so in 1951, when Surkamp married her husband whom she’d met on the train, she had to quit her job. Muller also quit working on the railroad when she married. Although it’s been a long time she’s “walked on the railroad,” Surkamp said she’ll never forget her experiences and the people she met during her time on the train. “It was a wonderful part of my life,” she said.

Cincinnati Brass Band to perform The Cincinnati Brass Band, Deer Park High School Show Choir and dancers from the McGing School of Irish Dance, BiOkoto Drum and Dance Theatre and Bud Walters Ballroom Dancing present dances from around the world at a performance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Deer Park High School Auditorium. There is no cost for admission. In 1993 Anita Cocker Hunt, Bill Harvey and Drew Cremisio formed the Cincinnati Brass Band to provide an opportunity for qualified adult musicians the experience of playing traditional British brass band music. Their goal was to educate both young people and adults about the unique sound and repertoire of the brass band and to continually improve their musical skills. Today there are 35 mem-

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The Cincinnati Brass Band will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the auditorium at Deer Park High School. The Deer Park High School Show Choir will also perform, and dancers from the McGing School of Irish Dance, Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre and Bud Walters Ballroom Dancing will present dances from around the world. bers in the CBB, who along with their conductor, volunteer their time and efforts to spread the sound of a brass band to the general public. The McGing School of

Irish Dance, under the direction of its founder and artistic director Mary McGing, has been in existence for 28 years. From its humble begin-

nings with 28 dancers, the school has established a rich history in the city of Cincinnati and is widely recognized around the world. Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre was established in 1994 as a professional African dance company comprised of highly talented artists and currently tours and performs around the country. Bud Walters has been teaching ballroom dance in the Cincinnati area for 45 years. During the past 18 years he has helped many couples prepare for their “spotlight” dance. Wedding favorites include Foxtrot, Swing, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba and Waltz. The Deer Park Show Choir is a 26-member auditioned ensemble, freshman to senior, that excels at lighting up the stage with song and dance.

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ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Mosaics, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Weekly through Feb. 18. Turpin High School, 2650 Bartels Road. Use broken china pieces, glass, ceramic tiles and more to mosaic provided bird house or your own object. $40, plus $10 materials fee. Presented by Forest Hills School District Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; http://bit.ly/5YZ6Nu. Anderson Township. Beginner’s Guide to Photography, 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Weekly through March 11. Turpin High School, 2650 Bartels Road, Room B104. Learn basics of taking better pictures and how to apply them to increase your enjoyment of photography. Ages 18 and up. $65. Registration required. Presented by Forest Hills School District Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; http://bit.ly/5YZ6Nu. Anderson Township.

BUSINESS CLASSES

Basic Mediation Training, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Concludes 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 5. Beech Acres Parenting Center, 6881 Beechmont Ave. Two-day workshop addresses basic conflict and communication issues. With Sharon James and Marie Hill. $250. Reservations required. 231-6630; www.beechacres.org/mediation. Anderson Township.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meeting, 6 p.m.7 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. Free for first meeting. Presented by TOPS. 232-6509. Anderson Township.

EDUCATION

Word Processing, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Continues Thursdays Feb. 18-March 4. Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road, Room 149/150. Forest Hills School District Community Education class. Ages 18 and up. $80, plus $10 materials fee. Registration required. Presented by Forest Hills School District Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; http://bit.ly/5YZ6Nu. Anderson Township. SAT Prep Course, 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Weekly through March 11. McNicholas High School, 6536 Beechmont Ave. Extensive subject area review and test-taking strategies. Includes official SAT study guide, worksheets and portfolio. $195. Registration required. Presented by Crescendo Cincinnati. 515-1497; www.crescendocincinnati.org. Mount Washington.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.

MOM’S CLUBS

Anderson Hills MOPS meeting, 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road. Anderson Hills Mothers of Preschoolers meeting. Mothers of children birth-kindergarten. Child care available, $4 per child. $23.95 one-year membership; plus $5 per meeting, free for firsttimers. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Hills Mothers of Preschoolers. 231-4172. Anderson Township.

YOUTH SPORTS

Swim Lessons, 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road. American Red Cross water safety instructors will guide swimmers through five levels of swimming in small group program. Each session includes dry land safety program. Private lessons available by appointment. Ages 3 and up. Family friendly. $105. Registration required. 527-4000. Fairfax.

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DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Oakley Community Center, 3882 Paxton Ave. Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smooth soled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. Through Dec. 24. 321-6776. Oakley.

EDUCATION

Job Search Skills Workshops, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Workshops provide technically oriented learning opportunities for anyone currently in job transition. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Job Search Learning Labs. 474-3100; jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Merchant, 3972 Edwards Road. Sample from 10-15 wines. Fifty cents per taste. 731-1515; www.winemerchantcincinnati.com. Oakley. Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Water Tower Fine Wines, 6136 Campus Lane. $15. 231-9463; www.watertowerfinewines.com. Mount Washington. Friday Night Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Oakley Wines, 4027 Allston St., Suite B. Taste eight to 10 wines from around the world. No wines over $20. Family friendly. $5. 351-4392. Oakley.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Heart Disease and the Impact on Women of Faith, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Heritage Hall. Go Red For Women event with information about heart disease in women. With speaker Anita Smith of the American Heart Association, business development and facility operations, Regency Hospital. Includes wine, cheese and door prizes. 388-4466. Anderson Township.

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Swim Lessons, noon-12:30 p.m. Cincinnati Sports Club, $105. Registration required. 527-4000. Fairfax. S A T U R D A Y, F E B . 6

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EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township.

MUSIC - BENEFITS

Rock ‘n Aspire, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Doors open 7 p.m. 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road. Music with members of Karma Initiative and Perfect Electric. Includes raffles and prizes. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $10, $7 advance. 731-8000; www.the20thcenturytheatre.com. Oakley.

MUSIC - BLUES

Scotty Anderson and Danny Adler With The Fabulous Cincinnati Fatbacks, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave. With John Fox, The Brownstones and American Standard. 871-6789. Mount Lookout.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Cyrano, 7:30 p.m. Madisonville Arts Center, 5021 Whetsel Ave. Adaptation of French classic “Cyrano de Bergerac” uses three actors and one musician to retell romantic and poetic story. Grades 6-12. Part of Playhouse Off the Hill Series. Family friendly. $4, $1 students. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 271-8600. Madisonville.

SHOPPING

Find Your Perfect Match Pet Adoption, noon-3 p.m. Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa, 4795 Babson Place. Several local area rescues present, including Cherished Cockers Rescue, Queen City Greyhounds Rescue, Ohio Pug Rescue, Lab Rescue of Cincinnati and Save the Animals Foundation (STAF). Includes pets available for adoption and family activities. Free. 733-3647; www.reddogs.com. Madisonville.

SUPPORT GROUPS

ART & CRAFT CLASSES Functional Clay Art Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Road. All ages. Learn to create one-of-a-kind functional clay projects. $20 per project. Reservations required. 871-2529; www.funkefiredarts.com. Oakley.

Codependents Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave., Room 206. Book discussion group. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 5831248. Hyde Park.

ART EXHIBITS

Swim Lessons, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cincinnati Sports Club, $105. Registration required. 527-4000. Fairfax.

Artistic Stimulus II, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Miller Gallery, 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park.

S U N D A Y, F E B . 7 Artistic Stimulus II, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Miller Gallery, 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park.

FOOD & DRINK

New Year, New Finds, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax. Shapeshifter, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Country Club. Free. 792-9744; www.countryclubprojects.com. Oakley.

HOME & GARDEN

Vermicomposting Workshop, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave. Learn how to convert kitchen waste into compost for the garden. Includes instruction, bin with worms and book. $40; $20 Hamilton County residents. Prepaid registration due by Jan. 31. Presented by Cincinnati Parks. 542-2909; e-mail pat.agnew@cincinnati-oh.gov; www.cincyparks.com. California.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Weekend to Remember, 10:30 a.m. Topic: “Improving Family Relationships.” Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road. Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas, “Dr. Memory,” shares his learning system and speaks on family relations. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. 2314301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township. M O N D A Y, F E B . 8

YOUTH SPORTS

ART EXHIBITS

“Esoteric” by Pam Folsom in “Artistic Stimulus II” at the Miller Gallery.

PROVIDED.

Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa is hosting the “Find Your Perfect Match Pet Adoption” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa, 4795 Babson Place, Madisonville. Several local area rescues will be present, including Cherished Cockers Rescue, Queen City Greyhounds Rescue, Ohio Pug Rescue, Lab Rescue of Cincinnati and Save the Animals Foundation (STAF). The event includes pets available for adoption and family activities. Admission is free. Call 7333647 or visit www.red-dogs.com.

Sunday Jazz Brunch in the Park, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fantastic Football Brunch. Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Sweetwine Banquet Center. Buffet featuring more than 25 items and made-to-order omelets. Jazz music by the Chris Comer Trio and Dan Barger on sax and flute. $13.95, $6.75 ages 2-12; free under 23 months; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through March 14. 474-3008. Anderson Township.

ART EXHIBITS

New Year, New Finds, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax. Shapeshifter, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Country Club. Free. 792-9744; www.countryclubprojects.com. Oakley.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Anderson Senior Center Genealogy Group, 2:30 p.m. Ken Wilson, active researcher and genealogist, presents “Using Computers for Genealogical Research.” Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave. Anyone interested in genealogy welcome. Free, donations accepted. 474-3100. Anderson Township.

COOKING CLASSES

Seafood Dishes, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turpin High School, 2650 Bartels Road, Room 149/150. $25, plus $5 materials fee. Registration required. Presented by Forest Hills School District Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; www.foresthills.edu. Anderson Township.

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EDUCATION

Wildly Organized Women with Computers, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Weekly through Feb. 23. Anderson High School, 7560 Forest Road, Room 149/150. Learn about Outlook calendars, notes, alarms, sending e-vites, putting your calendar on the Web for authorized access, to-do lists with reminders and contacts. Ages 18 and up. $50. Registration required. Presented by Forest Hills School District Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; http://bit.ly/5YZ6Nu. Anderson Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Cardiovascular Disease: Secondary Risk Prevention, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Nagel Middle School, 1500 Nagel Road, Room 205. Learn healthy lifestyle habits to prevent cardiovascular disease from Donald Buckley of Mercy Hospital Anderson. $10 per family or couple. Registration required. Presented by Forest Hills School District Community Education. 231-3600, ext. 5949; http://bit.ly/5YZ6Nu. Anderson Township.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. R.P. McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Coffee House, 2910 Wasson Road. $1.50 PBR, Natural Light and Strohs beers. 531-3300. Oakley.

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ART EXHIBITS

Artistic Stimulus II, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Miller Gallery, 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park.

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Metromix Idol Karaoke Competition, 8 p.m.-midnight, Mount Lookout Tavern, 3209 Linwood Ave. Arrive early to guarantee a spot. Participants asked to select one song from karaoke list provided. Contestants judged on singing ability/vocal skills, appearance/stage presence and audience participation/reaction. Three contestants from each audition night move on to finals held March 10 where winner will be crowned and receive $1,000. Second place receives $300 and third place $100. Door prizes given out during event. Presented by Metromix Cincinnati. Through March 10. http://cincinnati.metromix.com; http://cincinnati.metromix.com. Mount Lookout. 8 Minute Dating, 6 p.m. Teller’s of Hyde Park, 2710 Erie Ave. Singles aged 25-35 and 3647 go on eight different eight minute dates. Free appetizers. $35. Registration required. 321-4721. Hyde Park.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Codependents Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. United Church of Christ in Oakley, Donations accepted. 231-0733. Oakley.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 3794900. Anderson Township.

LITERARY - SIGNINGS

Rebecca Stead, 7 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road. Author discusses and signs “When You Reach Me.” 3968960; www.josephbeth.com. Norwood.

MUSIC - JAZZ

Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration, 9 p.m.midnight, Stanley’s Pub, 323 Stanley Ave. Free. 871-6249. Columbia Tusculum.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Weekend to Remember, 7 p.m. Topic: “Names and Faces Made Easy.” Clough United Methodist Church. Free, donations accepted. 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township. T U E S D A Y, F E B . 9

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“Cats” returns to Cincinnati for three performances at the Aronoff Center Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6 as a special presentation of Broadway Across America. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Cats” won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Performances are at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $22.50-$57.50. Visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Cincinnati or call 800-982-2787. The musical is family friendly.

ART EXHIBITS

Artistic Stimulus II, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Miller Gallery, 871-4420; www.millergallery.com. Hyde Park. New Year, New Finds, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.

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Parents can find the perfect summer camp for their kids at the Summer Adventure Camp Fair, held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Cincinnati Museum Center. There will be day camps, residential camps, arts and education programs and more from local and national representatives, as well as enrichment services and products and on-stage performances. The event is free. The school with the most students in attendance (sign-up sheets available) will when a pizza party. Visit cincinnatifamilymagazine.com or nkyfamily.com.

Life

February 3, 2010

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Big events highlight best and worst of sports Are sports over-emphasized in our culture? Many a person today would offer a resounding “yes!” Extravagant salaries, greed, capricious owners, intended concussions or other injuries, arrogant athletes who see themselves as gods – so many factors suggest a “yes.” Professional sports seems too much about money, self-interest, and celebrityhood for the participants – not local community representation, loyalty, inspiration of youth and love of the game. The good aspects of sports now usually seem to happen at the high school and college level. However, these observations are not intended as a blanket condemnation of sports. Athletics has great positive potential. A knife can be used for good or bad; by a thief to rob or by a surgeon to heal. Similarly, sports can accomplish much good, or bad. The deciding factor is always us. On the negative side: sport zealots can foster undue competition and do-

anythingto-win attitude. “When I played pro football, I never set to hurt Father Lou out anyone Guntzelman deliberatePerspectives ly – unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something,” said Dick Butkus. Joking or not, such an unhealthy attitude in order to win, cheating, drugs to enhance performance, etc., does no favor for sports, participants or fans. The thrill of winning is uplifting and celebrated. Winning at any cost is actually a personal defeat. In a much bigger picture of life, we often learn more from dealing with our honest defeats. Misplaced social attitudes can lead some athletes to believe their physical prowess makes them superior to fellow humans with talents in other areas of life such as art, music or other intellectual endeavors. Sports, for some, is

almost a religion. Several sociologists have pointed out the powerful religious components in many public sports spectacles: special robes, music, and devotees costumes; adherence to prescribed rituals and chants; the vestal virgins of old cheering game participants and fans (fanatics); myopic coaches of young athletes setting practice sessions on Sunday mornings making adolescent athletes necessarily choose between practice sessions (more important) and church worship (less important); adoration bestowed on players convincing them and of their semidivine status, etc. On the positive side: great benefits come when sports are engaged in ethically and healthfully. The late Pope John Paul II was an athlete in his youth. In later reflections on the topic he spoke of the benefits of sports: they contribute to the integral development of the human person; can be a training ground for life itself, demanding self-discipline, loyalty, courage, coping with failure and adversity,

fostering humility, justice, learning to work with others and facing one’s fears and anxieties, etc. Late sportswriter Haywood Hale Broun believed that sports didn’t build character as much as they “revealed it” in a person. For us fans and our society, sports can serve as entertainment, relaxation, help form community attitudes and involvement, and take our minds off the heavy routine of work. Psychologically, sports can serve healthfully as the ritualized expression and catharsis of aggression. This writer has participated in various sports throughout life and have found them a wonderful benefit of life in this world. Our present task to honor sports and pass them on to our young is to keep them healthy for body and soul, not a detriment. John Carmody writes: “Just as we can thank God for the light of our eyes and the air we breath … so we can thank God for the exercise that helps us see the world more sharply and breath the air more deeply. The river that runs by me in

the middle of my work-out is better focused than the river of thoughts I contemplate on a turnstool over multiple drinks.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a

Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@community press.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

What should you do if you sign up for something, cancel within three days as permitted, but still don’t get your money back? Unless you know your rights you may fall victim to those who keep your money even though they are not entitled to do so. Cleves resident Gary Graff and his wife, Diane, said this is what has happened to them. Back in November they answered an ad for a vacation club and went to a local hotel to hear the sales pitch. Gary said they already belong to two such clubs. “We went there and right away we told them of the ones we have, and I said it sounds alike. Things went on a little bit more and, of course, they keep trying to sell you,” he said. The Graffs signed up and paid nearly $3,000 for the membership with their credit card.

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Life

February 3, 2010

Super dishes to serve at a Super Bowl party The Colts or the Saints – who’s your favorite for the S u p e r Bowl? I’m for the Colts, since Indy is closer than New Orleans. H o w that Rita about for a sciHeikenfeld e n t i f i c , Rita’s kitchen e d u c a t e d opinion? My editor Lisa said she’s rooting for the Saints since Milford High School graduate Zach Strief is on the team. Truth be told, I’m not a huge football fan but I sure do like the party that accompanies Super Bowl Sunday. We always have a big crowd of friends and family. (And no, we don’t have a big flat screen TV). Everyone brings appetizers, husband Frank makes his Caesar salad to go along with take-out pizza, and I make homemade doughnuts. Here’s some easy and tasty appetizers either to make at home or to tote.

Big Boy pizza

I first tasted this when friend Bert Villing brought it to our Super Bowl party. It was gone in a matter of minutes.

Boboli thin crust pizza shell Frisch’s tartar sauce Dill pickle slices 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained Shredded iceberg lettuce Shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use about half the jar of tartar sauce and spread on crust. Layer ingredients in order given. Bake about 12 minutes.

Big Mac variation

My editor Lisa’s colleague, Sarah, doesn’t like tartar sauce. So the two of them came up with this – use Thousand Island dressing instead of tartar sauce for a “Big Mac” pizza.

Buddy Boy variation

Boboli thin crust pizza shell

Frisch’s tartar sauce Shaved ham Sliced tomatoes Thin sliced dill pickles Mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 375 degrees (one reader bakes it at 450 degrees and just bakes it for less time). Spread about half a jar of tartar sauce over shell. Layer ingredients in order given. Bake about 12 minutes or so until cheese is melted.

Real Texas chile con queso

Awesome with multi-colored tortilla chips. 1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar 1 ⁄2 cup Velveeta, cut into pieces 1 ⁄2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons diced tomato 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and diced Tortilla chips

Put cheddar and Velveeta into a nonstick pot or double boiler over low heat and heat until cheese mixture is nearly melted. Add cream and whisk constantly until hot and smooth. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños.

Stuffed mushrooms Monterey

24 mushroom caps, medium size 1 lb. sausage 8 oz. cream cheese 1 ⁄4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded or bit more to taste Crushed red pepper flakes to taste – start with 1⁄4 teaspoon and go from there (opt.) Sprinkling of Parmesan cheese (about 1⁄4 cup or so) Remove stems, pat dry. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook sausage, drain and add cream cheese, Monterey Jack and pepper flakes. Mix. Place 1 heaping teaspoon into each mushroom cap. Put on sprayed cookie sheet, sprinkle with Parme-

san, and bake 20 minutes. Let cool five minutes and serve.

Wheat-free gingerbread muffins

I’m embarrassed to say how long this has been in my files. (I just found it recently). Mary Pollock sent this in for Pat Landrum. Mary said, “Although these do not taste very good hot, you’ll be amazed at how wonderful the flavor is after an hour or so, so cool at least one hour before serving. These are also lowsodium.” 3

⁄4 cups brown rice flour or potato starch 1 ⁄2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ground ginger 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves Yolks of 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons light molasses, not Blackstrap as that is too strong 1 ⁄2 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Whites of 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice mixed with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin cups. Mix rice flour and spices in large bowl. Put yolks, molasses, orange peel and orange juice in small bowl; whisk with fork to mix. Add to dry ingredients and stir gently until well blended. Batter will be stiff and difficult to mix. Beat whites until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until whites are thick and glossy. Stir about 1⁄4 of whites into rice flour batter to lighten it, then fold in remainder. Scoop into muffin tins and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and springy to the touch. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Brush tops with lemon juice mixture. Let cool at least one hour before serving.

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Celebrate black history at library The Mariemont branch (3810 Pocahontas Ave.) of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will host “Drumming Up Tales!” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 to celebrate Black History Month. During the event,

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All classes require reservations and are held at the Civic Garden Center. Call 221-0981 or visit www.CivicGardenCenter.org

Cincinnati is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLC was responsible for the founding and the development of Girls on the Run, ProKids, Fernside, the Chil-

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Community

February 3, 2010

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

Truelight Missionary Baptist Church

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

The February meeting of the Anderson Hills United Methodist Women is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Fellowship Hall, at the church. A program will be presented by Karrie Hagan, manager of the Cincinnati Fisher House for the Fisher Foundation, “A likeness to the Ronald McDonald House for our Veterans,” located across from the Cincinnati Veteran’s Administration (VA) Medical Center. Call Phyllis Whisler (474-2615) for a guest reservation. The church is at 7515 Forest Road, Anderson Township; 231-4172.

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Christ Church Cathedral’s weekly offerings of Music Live at Lunch will feature the following performers in February. The concerts begin at 12:10 p.m. and are free and open to all. Patrons may bring their lunch or buy one at the cathedral for $5. Unless otherwise noted, all performances are in the Centennial Chapel. Feb. 9: Jewel A. Smith & Tami L. Morris, piano, performing 19th Century piano gems from the Moravian Young Ladies’ Seminary (cathedral nave); Feb. 16: Jeffrey Stivers, tenor; Rodney Stucky, flute & Baroque guitar; and Feb. 23: The Walnut Hills Senior Ensemble; Lisa Peters, conductor ( cathedral nave). For more information, call 621-1817. Sara C. Seidel will present an organ recital in Christ Church Cathedral’s glorious acoustic at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at 5:00 p.m. The concert is part of a series of organ recitals offered at the cathedral on the third Sunday of each month, October through May. Admission is free. Seidel is the organist and director of music at St. Alban’s Episcopal Christ Church in Bexley, Ohio. The church is at 318 E. Fourth St., downtown; 621-1817. The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

513-853-3723

4389 Spring Grove Ave.

Christ Church Cathedral

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27. All are welcome. It is a free family event. Men’s Basketball meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the church gym. All able bodied men (and maybe not so able bodied men) are invited for some exercise. Family Lego Night has been rescheduled to 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 26. Families are encouraged to bring their Legos and take part in the fun. Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, to discuss “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. The group meets at the Harper’s Point Panera. All are welcome. New Knitting Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month - Feb. 4 and 18. Knitters of all skill levels are invited. Knitters can bring their own project or use provided supplies. Kids Morning Out is 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Thursday. Open to children 6 months to Kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Senior Men’s Fellowship meets at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for lunch at the church. Bring your lunch; coffee is provided, and no reservations are necessary. The church is located at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org. The church is hosting a “Weekend to Remember” with Jerry Lucas. Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Lucas, also known as “Dr. Memory” will speak Sunday, Feb. 7, and Monday, Feb. 8, to share his world-renown learning system and speak on family relations. His topic at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday is “Improving Family Relationships,” at 6 p.m. Sunday evening “Family Learning Made Fun and Easy,” and at 7 p.m. Monday evening “Names and Faces Made Easy.” All ages including children will enjoy his system of learning and memorization skills. Lucas will also share his testimony. A freewill offering will be taken at each session. All are invited. Call the church office at 2314301 or visit www.cloughchurch.org for more information.

For more information call Barbara at

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Brecon United Methodist Church

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

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Church of God of Prophecy

Sunday Service 10:30am

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pm Pastor Ed Wilson 8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park (Just off Galbraith across from Amity School) 513-793-7422

The Greater Cincinnati

Church of God

8290 Batavia-Pike - Route 32 Pastor: Lonnie & Erica Richardson Wednesday Evening Services - 7:00pm Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 am

EPISCOPAL ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH & ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL

100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052 www.stthomasepiscopal.org Sunday 7:45am Rite I Eucharist 9:00am Rite 2 Eucharist For All People 11:15am Rite 2 Choral Eucharist Childcare Provided for all Eucharists

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

3850 E. Galbraith, Deer Park Next to Dillonvale Shopping Ctr www.TrinityCincinnati.org 791-7631 Worship Service - 10:00AM Sunday School - 10:15AM Pastor Randy Wade Murphy

Cincinnati Country Day School 272-5800 www.horizoncc.com

Indian Hill Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 www.indianhillchurch.org Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Youth 7 & 8th grade 9:15am Youth 9 & 12th grade 11:45am Phone 561-6805 Fax 561-0894

The Youth Group of Clough United Methodist Church will host its fifth annual Valentine’s Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. This candlelight dinner will feature salad, breadsticks, and spaghetti with a choice of meat sauce or vegetarian marinara from Olive Garden Restaurant. Dessert and beverage are also included. Live music will be provided by The Sly Band. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple and must be purchased by Feb. 7. Door prizes will be awarded and a silent auction will take place. Proceeds from the evening go to support the church Mission Trip to Jamaica this summer and the Youth Group Fund. Call the church office (2314301) for reservations. The church is at 2010 Wolfangle Road, Anderson Township; 2314301.

Faith Christian Fellowship Church

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

First Baptist Church of Anderson Hills The church will be showing the movie “Fireproof,” an action-packed love story about a firefighter, his wife and a marriage worth rescuing, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. It is free. Call the church office (474-2441) for more information. The church is at 1674 Eight Mile Road, Anderson Township; 4742441.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is teaming up with the American Heart Association to present “Go Red for Women” – a movement

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About religion

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. If you are having a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation, holiday services or special activity that is open to the public, send us the information. E-mail announcements to easternhills@communitypress. com, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Eastern Hills Journal, Attention: Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, OH 45140. passionately dedicated to helping women fight back against heart disease, the number one killer of women in America. All women are invited to hear Anita Smith speak on “Heart Disease and the Impact on Women of Faith” at a presentation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the IHM Church Heritage Hall. Information on heart disease will be available. A HeartAware Cardiovascular risk assessment questionnaire from the Christ Hospital Wellness Center can be mailed in to receive a personal risk assessment and a free Take Action Visit with a cardiac clinician. Heart healthy cookbooks will be awarded as door prizes to three lucky winners. Wine, cheese and light refreshments will be available. The event is free and no reservations are required. Call 388-4466 for more information. The church is at 7820 Beechmont Ave.; 388-4466.

Kenwood Fellowship Church

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL NorthStar Vineyard

7515 Forest Rd.at Beechmont Ave 231-4172

Community Church

Sr. Pastor Mark Rowland Ann Luzader, Mike Carnevale

Building Homes Relationships & Families

Traditional Service 8:30 & 11:00am Contemporary Service 9:30 & 11:00am (Nursery care from 9:15am-12:15pm.) Sunday School for Children & Adults at 9:30am & 11:00am. Youth Fellowship (grade 7-12), 6-8pm.

Sundays 9:15am & 10:45am

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Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org

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Located @ 1005 Old S.R. 74 (@ Tealtown Rd. in Eastgate) Sunday Services 9:00, 10:15 & 11:45 AM

513.753.1993

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CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR INDIAN HILL Episcopal Presbyterian Church 6000 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 Phone 513-561-6805 Fax 513-561-0894 Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am

8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Playing in God’s Symphony: Practice and Learn the Music ! ")

www.stpaulcommunityumc.org

TRADITIONAL SERVICE 845A & 11A CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 930A SUNDAY SCHOOL (ADULTS & CHILDREN) 930A & 11A

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

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

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Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

sion of “DivorceCare,” a scripturally-based support group for men and women going through separation or divorce. The group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the church (through April 13). More information is available at the church’s Web site armstrongchapel.org, or divorcecare.com. Registration is also available at either Web site or by calling the church office at 5614220. All are welcome. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.

handicap accessible

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8821 Miami Rd. (Corner of Gailbraith)

(513)891-8181

NON-DENOMINATIONAL ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com

Good Shepherd (E LCA) www.goodshepherd.com

7701 Kenwood Rd.

513.891.1700

(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott

MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am

Church School for Everyone 10:10 am

www.IndianHillChurch.org

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2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30am with Childrens Church & Nursery PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANN

www.cloughchurch.org

Connections Christian Church 7421 East Galbraith Cincinnati, OH 45243

Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648

Jeff Hill • Minister

www.connectionscc.org Worship Service 10:30am Sunday School 9:15 am

FAITH CHRISTIAN

MT. WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6365 Corbly Road 513-231-3946 Rick Riggs, Pastor Sunday Worship 10:45am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Children’s Sunday School 10:45am Visitors Welcomed "A Family in Christ and a Beacon of God’s Love for Over 150 Years"

www.mtwashumc.org

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Preaching the Gospel of Hope) 6830 School Street (Newtown)

271-8442

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Sr. Minister

www.cfcfc.org Sun. Worship 10am Wed. Worship & Bible Study Service 7pm Sunday School - All Ages 9-10:00am New National Seminary Emerging www.Kingswellseminary.org

Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HERITAGE UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

2710 Newtown Rd. 231-8634 Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School classes and nursery care for children and youth

“One Church, Many Paths” www.huuc.net

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST United Church of Christ in Oakley

4100 Taylor Ave 871-3136 E-Mail uccoakley@juno.com

www.community-cleveland.com/cc/uccoakley Judy Jackson, Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:00am Adult Bible Study 9:00am, Youth Sunday School 10:00am Childcare provided for Infants and Toddlers “Partners with Jesus in the Community and the World”

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POLICE REPORTS

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2 Arrests/citations

Joseph Rhoden, born 1991, burglary, 3956 Eastern Ave., Jan. 21. Jonathon Bridges, born 1984, aggravated menacing, 3295 Erie Ave., Jan. 21. Larry D Shelton, born 1960, receiving stolen property, 2345 Madison Road, Jan. 19. Kenya Gregory, born 1984, criminal damage or endanger, possession of drugs 3295 Erie Ave., Jan. 20. Linda Brandenburg, born 1953, city income tax, 3295 Erie Ave., Jan. 12. Brum Trotter, born 1986, disorderly conduct, 6012 Dahlgren St., Jan. 22. Courtney N Berliner, born 1981, grand theft auto, 4721 Madison Road, Jan. 20. Anthony P Donato, born 1971, felony assault, 6768 Bramble Ave., Jan. 22. Thomas Obannon, born 1975, assault knowingly harm victim, 6021 Desmond St., Jan. 19. Billie Blackburn, born 1960, possession of drugs, 5000 Observatory Circle, Jan. 19. Donald R Blackburn, born 1958, possession of drugs, 5000 Observatory Circle, Jan. 19. Scott Svoboda, born 1982, theft $300 to $5000, possession of drugs, 800 Delta Ave., Jan. 22. Aislynn Washington, born 1990, theft under $300, 3500 Madison Road, Jan. 19. Bryon L Schauer, born 1970, theft $300 to $5000, 4228 Allendorf Drive, Jan. 22. Bryon L Schauer, born 1970, unlawful use of vehicle joyriding, 3774 Hyde Park Ave., Jan. 22. Rebecca Garner, born 1972, theft under $300, 4949 Ridge Ave., Jan. 23. Ricky L Jenkins, born 1956, possession open flask, 6113 Ridge Ave., Jan. 19. Kimberly B Meyer, born 1977, possession drug paraphernalia, 5600 Montgomery Road, Jan. 16.

Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering

4206 Azalea Ave., Jan. 19. 6413 Bramble Ave., Jan. 18.

Burglary

2145 Madison Road, Jan. 20. 5716 Peabody Ave., Jan. 19.

Felonious assault

5730 Carothers St., Jan. 21.

Grand theft

2704 Cypress Way, Jan. 20. 3295 Erie Ave., Jan. 18. 4825 Marburg Ave., Jan. 18. 5621 Abbottsford St., Jan. 19.

Petit theft

2345 Madison Road, Jan. 19. 3500 Madison Road, Jan. 19. 3520 Edwards Road, Jan. 18.

Darris Parks, 45, 1114 Weis Street, theft at 5245 Ridge Road, Jan. 10. Joseph Weinberger, 21, 1636 Summit Road, theft at 3240 Ridge Road, Dec. 26. Menachem Benarousse, 21, 1636 Summit Road, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Dec. 26.

Incidents/investigations Arson Vehicle sent on fire at 5610 View Pointe Drive, Jan. 6.

Criminal damaging

Door and wall damaged at 5410 Ridge Road, Jan. 2. Vehicle window damaged at 3590 Kenoak, Dec. 23.

Drugs removed at 5704 Monning Place, Jan. 4. $9,900 taken through deceptive means at 5143 Kennedy Ave., Dec. 28. Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 5375 Ridge Road, Jan. 2. $263 removed at 5603 View Point, Dec. 31.

Dennis Doyle, 34, 1721 Gilsey, drug possession, Jan. 3. William E. Fletcher, 45, 6186 Gracely Drive, improper display, Jan. 6. Christopher Determan, 23, 3026 Affirmed Drive, drug abuse, Dec. 31. Dennis Mccarley, 36, 6916 Madisonville Road, menacing, Jan. 16. William E Fletcher, 45, 6186 Gracely Drive, driving under influence, Jan. 6. Dennis R. Doyle, 24, 1721 Gilsey Ave., drug possession, Jan. 3.

Arrests/citations

Frank Hodge, 27, 3989 Germania Ave., domestic violence, Dec. 30. Christopher Marcho, 49, 5485 Betty Lane, disorderly conduct, Dec. 30. Erin Marcho, 29, 3989 Germania Ave., obstructing justice, Dec. 30. Christopher Carson, 30, 356 Thompson St., receiving stolen property, drug abuse, Jan. 1. Rodger Wynn, 52, 20 Arrowhead Drive, theft, aggravated menacing, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, Jan. 2. Jarrell Vaugh, 25, 2745 Harrison Ave., driving under suspension, Jan. 8. Mang Barnes, 37, 1732 Young St., failure to reinstate, driving under suspension, Jan. 10. Joseph Day III, 29, 4406 Verne Ave., driving under suspension, Jan. 11. Tyrone Smartt, 24, 3408 Wabash Court, driving under suspension, Jan. 13.

Arrests/citations

Incidents/investigations Menacing

Female was threatened with knife at 6750 Wooster, Jan. 13.

TERRACE PARK

Arrests/citations

Jezzriel Dirr, 27, 280 Goodrich Lane, driving under suspension, Jan. 12.

Incidents/investigations Barking dog At 706 Miami, Jan. 12.

Incident

Coyotes spotted at Sycamore Street, Jan. 9.

4721 Madison Road, Jan. 18.

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

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COLUMBIA TUSCULUM

EAST WALNUT HILLS

415 Bond Place: Oconnor Alice C. @(3) to Oconnor Alice C. @2; $6,173.

HYDE PARK

2801 Erie Ave.: Erie 104 LLC to Magenheim Robert M.; $675,000. 3445 Wellston Place: Magenheim Robert M. to Morse Mark; $357,500. 3627 Red Bank Road: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to

About real estate transfers

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

Andreadis Steve; $60,000. 3671 Traskwood Circle: Partridge Joy Tr to Rath Mary L.; $175,000.

MADISONVILLE

5004 Anderson Place: Emc Mortgage Corp. to Large Creek LLLClc; $85,500. 5320 Weltner St.: Citizens Federal Savings & Loan Association to Isenhour Drew R.; $25,000. 5812 Bramble Ave.: Ko Properties Ltd. to B. E. E Holding Limited;

$5,000. 5820 Roe St.: Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. to Ross Harris Investments; $13,189. 6636 Bramble Ave.: Syn Ergy Pmi LLC to Murtland Mark E.; $23,700.

OAKLEY

3547 Madison Park Ave.: Holland Lannie B. & Victoria L. to Federal Home Loan; $68,000.

WALNUT HILLS

2321 Fowler St.: Newman Robert to Marques Laura; $6,400. 2327 Kenton St.: Citizens Federal Savings & Loan Association to Isenhour Drew R.; $8,000. 2344 May St.: Lasalle Bank National Association Tr to Cook Neisha M.; $53,000. 2407 Symmes St.: Federal National Mortgage Association to Marques Lionel; $3,500.

iPod, etc. taken from vehicle; $350 at 3812 Pocahontas, Jan. 4. Drill and flashlight taken from vehicle; $450 at 3852 Belmont Ave., Jan. 6.

Vehicle theft

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2754 Linshaw Court, Jan. 19. 4221 Brownway Ave., Jan. 19.

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6857 Indian Hill Place: Habib Michael to Prudential Relocation Inc.; $435,000.

2950 Golden Ave.: White Roy B. Tr to Mengle John S.; $395,000.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle

Robert Keyes, 38, 4989 Calgary Court, theft at 2400 Highland Ave., Dec. 31. Denita Palmer, 38, 6011 Grand Vista, open container at Red Bank Road and I71, Dec. 26. Richard Wilson, 30, 5107 Silver Street, theft at 3290 Highland Ave., Jan. 4. Rochelle Noe, 43, 3719 Wilmar Drive, theft at 3240 Highland Ave., Jan. 2. Javier Brathwaite, 23, 1301 Vine Street, obstructing official business at Ridge and Highland, Dec. 26. Christina Reynolds, 23, 4111 Edith Ave., disorderly conduct at 4208 Plainville, Jan. 3. Derek Brown, 29, 3919 Highland, theft at 3400 Highland Ave., Dec. 28. Jammell Howard, 43, 6424 Montgomery Road, open container at 5301 Ridge Road, Dec. 26.

organization, Darkness to Light, dedicated to eliminating child sexual assault. Xavier University’s Women’s Center will host the two free information sessions about how to recognize, prevent and be an everyday advocate for children, Friday, Feb. 5, at Xavier University Women’s Center, 1415 Dana Ave., Evanston.

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Gary Hudson, founder and president of Darkness to Light, Cincinnati, will be presenting two free community awareness meetings. The Terrace Park resident will welcome guests to hear from local human-services and business-sector advocates as they introduce the first steps of an area-wide, community-based prevention initiative from national

The Community Press published names of adults charged with offenses. The information is a public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact police: • Cincinnati: Capt. Douglas Wiesman, District 2 commander, 979-4440. • Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Peter Enderle, 6833444. • Fairfax: Rick Patterson, chief, 271-7250. • Mariemont: Rick Hines, chief, 271-4089. • Terrace Park: Jerry Hayhow, chief, 831-2137 or 825-2280.

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Thomas Wilson, 56, 1908 Westmont, driving under suspension, Jan. 13. Rodney Owensby, 43, 3515 Wabash Ave., criminal simulation, Jan. 13.

Identity fraud

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Notice of Public Auction In accordance with the provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of goods hereinafter described and stored at Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage location(s) listed below. And, due notice has been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location(s) to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on 2 / 2 2 / 1 0 at 1 : 0 0 P.M. at 2950 Robertson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209, 513-6310290. A n d r e Pettijohn 912 Morris Street #16, Cincinnati, OH 45206; boxes, appliances, clothes; C h r i s Strassell, 3082 Markbreit, Cincinnati, OH 45209; boxes, furniture, clothes, equipment; Ryan Hopkins, 4510 Franklin Ave #3, Norwood, OH 45212; household goods, furniture, boxes; Mike Bullock , 2301 Chickasaw St., Cinti, OH 45219; household goods; D e r r y R u f f i n , 536 Milton Apt 838, Cinti, OH 45202; boxes, appliances; Julie A. Skidmore, 3622 Paxton Ave., #2, Cinti, OH 45208; boxes, furniture, stereo equip.; Frank Carr, 5297 East Knoll Ct. Apt. 804, Cincinnati, OH 45239 household goods, furniture, boxes, sporting goods, tools, appliances, tv’s or stereo equip.; Calvin Curry, 1432 Franklin Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45237; household goods, boxes, appliances, tv’s or stereo equip., Paul Ballard , 1752 River Road West, Plains, MT 59859; household goods, boxes, account records, stuff; 1001534764

Robert Charles Wolf, 81

of Newnan, GA formerly of Ft. Meyers Beach and Niceville, FL, and Georgetown, TX died Monday, January 25, 2010. He was born March 13, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Fredrick & Helen Meyer Wolf. Robert resided in suburban Cincinnati until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Wolf served in the Army from October 1950 to September 1952 as a Chief Scout in the 43rd Division 102nd Regime Headquarters Company. He received a B.S. Degree from Hanover College, a Master of Education from Xavier University, and completed nineteen hours of post graduate work in Education at numerous colleges; including Ball State University. He retired in 1981 after ten years as the Superintendent of the Forest Hills School District in Cincinnati, OH. Serving numerous positions within the school district, his career spanned well over 20 years. A career that began as a coach/history teacher in Norwood Ohio; led to numerous administration positions in FHSD. The memorial service is Monday, February 8, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Newnan Presbyterian Church, 33 Greenville St, Newnan, GA with Dr. Harry Barrow & Rev. Meg Jackson Clark ofﬁciating. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Robert C. Wolf Scholarship Fund of the Forest Hills School District, 7550 Forest Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Brown Wolf of Newnan; daughters, Susan Babcock & her husband Joe of Orcas Island, WA, Mary Ann Briggs & her husband Ed of Newnan; grandchildren, Jackson Babcock, Carly Babcock, and Sam Briggs.

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February 3, 2010

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February 3, 2010

Two ways to enjoy reading at the library in 2010 The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County features two programs this year – one that highlights a variety of authors; the other, a variety of books. The 2010 Author Series includes discussions, book signings and notable author visits at the main library, 800 Vine St., downtown Cincinnati. Dates to remember are: • 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6: Doug Fine (“Farewell, My Subaru”); • 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27: Rick Steves (“Europe Through the Back Door Guidebook” series);

• 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12: Catherine Hardwicke ( “ Tw i l i g h t Director’s Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie”); • 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31: Melissa Anelli, Harry (“A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon”); • 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Gregory Maguire (the “Wicked” series).

The library’s Featured Book of the Month Series will include a selection for readers of all ages. One fiction or non-fiction title will be chosen for children, teens and adults to read and enjoy each month. January’s selection for children is “The Underneath” by Kathi Appelt; for teens, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie; and for adults, “Farewell, My Subaru” by Doug Fine. For information, visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.

BUSINESS UPDATE Bronson named partner

The law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP has n a m e d Michael J. Bronson a partner in the firm’s Cincinnati office. Bronson Bronson, a member of the litigation group, practices in general litigation with particular experience defending corporations in qui tam and false claims act cases. He also has experience in white collar criminal matters and complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining Vorys, Bronson served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Terrence W. Boyle, chief judge for the Eastern District

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David Wade Peck and Daniel M. Bennie, partners in the Oakley law firm of Barron Peck Bennie & Schlemmer, have been elected by their legal peers from across the state as Ohio Super Lawyers for 2010. Peck’s main focus is alternative dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, collaborative divorce). Bennie’s main focus is real estate. He also advises

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DESTIN • Enjoy great family fun on the flawless white sands of Destin Beach! Studio unit (sleeps 4). Avail. March 21-28. Pool, hot tub & laundry on site. Local owner. 513-309-4247

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

CLEARWATER - Indian Rocks Beach 2br, 2ba Gulf Front condo. Heated pool, balcony. Many up grades. 513-771-1373, 260-3208 www.go-qca.com/condo

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THE ROOSTER’S NEST Charming log cabin B&B located in Adams Co. 3 queen rms w/pvt baths offer sophistication and old fashioned hospitality. Featured in 2009 Best of Midwest Living 877-386-3302 www.roostersnest.net

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entrepreneurial clients on a variety of legal matters that arise with business owners, investors and their families. Both Peck and Bennie live in Hyde Park.

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of North Carolina. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was the managing editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review, and his B.A., magna cum laude, from Denison University. Bronson lives in Hyde Park with his wife, Jill, and their two sons, Daniel and Joshua.

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

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

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

The Rooster’s Nest is a unique B&B located in Winchester, OH in Adams County, off St. Rt. 32 about an hour east of Cincinnati. The B&B consists of a log building constructed of logs dating back to 1788, yet is complete with modern amenities. There are 3 rooms available, each with a queen bed and private bath. The Rooster’s Nest is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a break from busy routines. Walk on the 25 acres of woodlands, fish in the 1.25 acre stocked pond, curl up with a book or sit outside by the campfire. Breakfast is served in the spacious gathering room overlooking the pond while birds and squirrels entertain at the feeders. Innkeepers Sally & Dave White promise to tantalize your taste buds with scrumptious dishes like Rooster Egg Bake, Rhode Island Red Stuffed French Toast, Chanticleer Bananas & Ice Cream or Banty Fruit Parfait along with freshly baked breads, juice and coffee. The Inn’s convenient location allows guests to experience all that Adams County has to offer. There are many Amish shops with baked goods, furniture and cheese. If you

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MANHATTAN--NYC HOTEL $109/2 persons. Singles $104. Suites $119-$139. Lincoln Ctr area, Hudson River views, 18 flrs, kitchenette, 5 mins to midtown, safe, quiet, luxury area. RIVERSIDE TOWER, Riverside & 80th St. Call 1-800-724-3136 or visit: www.riversidetowerhotel.com

are hunting for unique items for yourself or someone special, you can check out the antique shops and art gallery. For outdoorsy adventures within a short drive you will find Adams Lake Nature Walk, Chaparral Prairie, Edge of Appalachia, Lynx Prairie, Buzzards’ Roost and Serpent Mound. An oasis of sophistication, The Rooster’s Nest offers a memorable winter retreat, a romantic get-away or a mid-week respite. It is a perfect location for smaller business meetings or weddings and receptions or for a Mom’s scrapbooking weekend. Gift Certificates are available. The Rooster’s Nest B&B Winchester, Ohio 877-386-3302 www.roostersnest.net

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Hilton Head Island Vacation Resort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos. Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean. Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs, too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. Oceanfront condos. 1,2 & 3 bedroom units with pools, spas & tennis. Hi-speed Internet, kiddie waterslide. 800-345-5617 www.oceancreek.net

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HILTON HEAD • Mariott Five û Resort. PGA Heritage Golf Week. Ocean front, 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 8. Tennis & golf package. Discounted rate. Local owner. 513-324-8164 N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

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

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

A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. Oceanfront condos. 1,2 & 3 bedroom units with pools, spas & tennis. Hi-speed Internet, kiddie waterslide. 800-345-5617 www.oceancreek.net

CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com

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

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. Oceanfront condos. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units with pools, spas & tennis. Hi-speed Internet, kiddie waterslide. 800-345-5617 www.oceancreek.net

www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618