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Mt. Healthy to create own ‘Field of Dreams’ Park committee helps spend $100K grant

By Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

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Bob Evans restaurant coming to Springfield Twp.

By Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

Finneytown — Demolition crews have leveled the former Angelo’s Family Restaurant and Bar at 8270 Winton Road in to make way for a Bob Evans restaurant.

Springfield Township Assistant Administrator Chris Gilbert said that Bob Evans Farms LLC first approached the township in late 2012 to discuss redevelopment of the site.

“They pulled back their ideas of development to work through new prototypes of

stores,” he said. “They plan to build a restaurant that is the first of its kind for the company.”

Bob Evans Corporate Communications Director Margaret Standing said construction is slated to begin May 20 with a anticipated open date of Sept. 30.

The restaurant will have 37 tables and a dining counter for a total of 131 seats, she said. The atmosphere and food will be the same but the facade will not.

Gilbert said the township is excited for the new development on the half-acre plot.

“It’s important for us as a

township to show progress for any retailers that might be interested in developing here,” he said. “We’re excited that Bob Evans chose the site. The building has a contemporary urban look which really fits in.”

Standing said the Bob Evans corporation is equally as excited to build on the 8270 Winton Road site.

“The Cincinnati market has been a strong one for us in our 60 years of business with Bob Evans restaurants,” she said.

“We’re thrilled to begin construction on our newest restaurant in Finneytown.”

There’s an election Tuesday: Two in Rep. primary for mayor

By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Greenhills — In a low-key pri-

mary election – like the one here on Tuesday, May 7 – it is easy to overlook the ballot.

But voters will decide between two people to be the Republican candidate for mayor on the November ballot. Both candidates bring experience to the table.

David B. Moore, 72, is the former Greenhills municipal Moore manager. Maria Waltherr, 61, currently sits on the Greenhills Village Council.

Current mayor Fred Murrell is not running. He said14 years – 10 on council, four as mayor – feels like enough and he is

MORE INFORMATION Maria Waltherr has a pending lawsuit against the Mariemont School District, charging the district discriminated against her when it reassigned her in 2010 from its high school to its junior high and then pressured her to resign.

The suit claims the discrimination is based on her age and her disability, a rare phobia called pedophobia, which in this context means an extreme fear or Waltherr anxiety around young children. The lawsuit claims she has suffered from the condition since the 1990s and that Mariemont had made assurances to her and her lawyer that she would not have to teach young children.

Waltherr says she cannot comment on the suit.

ready to move on to something else.

“I have enjoyed my service, but I never intended it to be a career,” Murrell said. “It’s been fun, we have accomplished a lot and I am hopeful we will accomplish more before the end of the

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Mount Healthy Mayor Joe Roetting actually said, “If you build it, they will come.”

He was referring to families flocking to the city park after updates are made with a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant.

The laundry list of updates include: 18-hole mini golf course, skate park elements, bandstand/stage, new walkways, sound system, security system, landscaping and lighting.

But trying to complete all those projects for $100,000 is not feasible so the Mount Healthy Park Committee met recently to develop a prioritized list to present to city council for consideration. The board said they wanted to install a nine-hole mini golf course, some skate park elements and lay groundwork for the stage and access paths.

“They’ve made some good decisions and narrowed it down to something that provides priorities for kids and teenagers,” said architect Patrick Hoagland of Brandstetter Carroll Inc., who will be handling the park updates. “These things are going to make it a much more fun place and attract people.”

He said he is going to revise the concept plan he presented to the parks commission to fit in their budget.

After the parks committee

receives the new plans, they will present them to council for approval and see if there is enough money in the budget for any additional renovations.

“We’re trying to get the most use for the money,” Roetting said.

But not every citizen thinks the grant is being utilized as it should. Resident Karen Arnett said she was opposed to the park renovation.

In a letter to the parks committee, she wrote, “Our park is currently not being used to its fullest, and instead of building more hardscape (buildings) we ought to be focusing on building community.”

She said she thought it was more important to develop youth programs.

Roetting said that in order to obtain the grant, they had to identify how the money would be spent. This was done three years ago and cannot be changed or the funding would not be available.

“The citizens of Mount Healthy deserve this,” he said.

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running, and I thought about it over my vacation and decided to do it,” he said. “I’ve still got some things I can contribute,” He brings more than 30 years of experience with him. Moore worked for the village from 1974 through 2008 in a variety of roles, most recently municipal manager. He returned for a brief stint as interim municipal manager in 2010, during the search for and hiring of current municipal manager Evonn Kovach.

“I have a lot of years of experience with the village,” he said. “I want to see this village continue to be a good place to live.”

During his tenure, he said he was part of many community initiatives.

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Moore said he worked to attract Johnny’s Toy Store, Mobilcomm, and the Alois Alzheimer Center and obtained several million dollars in grants, to partially fund some of those projects.

Moore said Greenhills attained National Historic Registry Status, and developed the first property maintenance code in the late 1970s while he was on board. With council’s approval, and funded in part by a bond issue approved by the citizens, he helped develop a plan for the revitalization of deteriorating housing in the Village.

He says he remained active after his retirement and has worked on the Master Plan Committee, the Charter Review Commission, and he is a member of the nonprofit Greenhills Community Improvement Corporation.

Moore said financial stability is an important issue for him.

“We have to make sure the village remains financially solvent while still maintaining our quality of life in Greenhills,” he said.

Moore is married with two children and four grandchildren.

Waltherr, 61, says she is running for mayor because she believes she can serve the community well in that capacity.

She is a naturalized US citizen coming from Cuba with her family as a small child and settling in Fairfield in 1969. She retired from the Mariemont City School District after 37

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years in education, teaching at both the high school and college levels. Waltherr is fluent in four languages and works as an interpreter for Hamilton County courts.

Waltherr says she is concerned that some of the experience her opponent in the primary has could lead to conflict in the operations of the village.

“The village charter is clear that the government is set up as a mayorcouncil-manager plan,” she said. “It was intended that there be a separation of powers. I support our municipal manager Evonne Kovach and I am concerned that having a former manager as mayor could result in conflicts.”

Waltherr said she is concerned that Moore will not be able to refrain from attempting to micromanage the daily operations. She said that concern was one of the primary reasons she is running for mayor.

Waltherr brings experience of her own to the race. Elected in 2011, she is chairwoman of the village’s Government Affairs, Laws and Rules Committee and co-chairs the Traffic and Safety Committee.

She says the power of the mayor’s office is to set agendas and appoint members to commissions. She would discourage what she describes as “rash and speculative ventures” such as buying properties that she says resulted in nearly $3 million in debt and burdened

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“We have a wonderful community here, and we need to protect it,” she said. She says one way to do that is through the appointment of people to the planning commission and board of zoning appeals who will protect the greenspace from commercial development and preserve the character of the village. She says she will not support “cookie cutter” development.

She would also support vigorous enforcement of the zoning code for violations at the Greenhills Shopping Center.

“Perhaps if the owner is fined for these violations, he will decide it would be less costly to just make the needed repairs,” she said.

She says she is a strong supporter of the police and fire departments in the village, describing the volunteer department as a “gem.” She also supports protecting greenspace as well as the village green belt, and wants to see the recreation commission and council work to develop soccer fields and walking trails in the village.

She is not a fan of the charter’s emergency clause except in rare cases.

“Having those readings gives our residents the opportunity to make comments and have input,” she said. “I believe that’s important.”

Waltherr said at least one member of the Greenhills Republican Club called to urge her not to run in the primary.

“I don’t want to identify the person, but they said things might get ugly if I stayed in the race. The conversation made me very uncomfortable,” she said. “Coming from Cuba, I understand about oppression. I would not be intimidated into withdrawing.”

The winner of the primary will be on the ballot Nov. 5.

Waltherr’s council term runs through 2015.

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North College Hill council members St. Xavier senior invests in himself sue over new charter amendment Claim retroactive term limits are unconstitutional

By Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

Two North College Hill City Council members are questioning the validity of a charter amendment that was passed in November.

Council members Maureen Mason and Teresa Eilermann sued the Hamilton County Board of Elections and the city of North College Hill citing that the amendment which enforced retroactive 12-year term limits for elected officials is unconstitutional.

They filed a complaint on March 21, but the Hamilton County Board of Elections was dismissed from the case on April 17.

“The law in Ohio is very clear that you cannot make term limits retroactive,” said attorney David Pepper, who is representing the council members.

“Our case is very simple.

It’s so blatant that it’s unconstitutional.”

After learning about the suit, North College Hill residents Nick Link, Patrick Hartzel and Nick and Susan Wietlisbach sought council from attorneys Curt Hartman and Christopher Finney, and the four filed a motion with United States District Court Judge Susan Dlott to intervene in the case on April 15.

The four are members of the community organization Citizens for a Better North College Hill who

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collected signatures last year to add the amendment to the ballot.

“The voters spoke in November that they wanted term limits and we’re trying to uphold that,” said Hartzel, who also is a city council member. “I don’t know why (Mason and Eilermann) would want to divert the will of the people.”

But Pepper said that the council members who filed the suit were not trying to eliminate the terms limits but rather the retroactive portion of the vote.

“Nobody is challenging the vote or the term limits,” he said.

Nicholas Wietlisbach said the four got involved to fight for the rights of the residents.

“I think it is sad the mayor and his friends on city council decided to take a weak-kneed position in this case,” Wietlisbach wrote in an email response. “Our goal in this intervention is to stand

for and remind the people that there will always be individuals fighting for them even though many of their own city elected representatives refuse to do.”

Attorney Finney said the four want to defend the charter amendment.

“Our North College Hill clients desire to enter into the case to vindicate the expressed will of the people through that charter amendment, and assure the full and prompt implementation of term limits,” Finney wrote in an email response for comments. “That the city and plaintiffs want to prevent us from entering the litigation to defend the charter as amended shows their contempt for both the rule of law and the voters of North College Hill.

After the motion was filed to intervene by the citizens, the council members filed a response on April 24 in opposition saying that the four should

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not intervene in the case.

The four now have until May 8 to file a response and they have to wait for Judge Dlott to make a ruling, Dlott’s district case manager Bill Miller said.

“We’re kind of in limbo and hoping for the best,” Link said. “We feel the voters deserve to have a voice in this situation.”

Both Mason and Eilermann were advised by their attorney not to comment about pending litigation.

Susan Wietlisbach said, in an email, that the intervention shows being elected to city council should not be thought of as an entitlement.

“My involvement is to protect the will of the people by standing up for them when their voice is being silenced,” she wrote. “Last November the citizens spoke in one resounding voice to pass this charter amendment by a margin of 65 percent to 35 percent. The intervention will further serve as a reminder that city elected office is not an entitlement but rather a privilege.”

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Cameron Stair, 18, said he is making his money work for him.

The St. Xavier High School senior is taking on more than homework as he recently invested his inheritance into the stock market.

“I’ve always been interested in business and money,” he said. “I’m thinking about my future.”

In the first nine months of his investment, the Mason resident has already seen a 23 percent return on his $17,000 investment.

“I have taken losses,” he said and shared his financial goal for the next five years. “I hope to be able to come out of college debt free.”

Stair said he before he invested his own money, he spent months studying different stocks, mapping things out on paper and creating investment scenarios with fake money.

“It was a practice of managing money in an account,” he said.

He said he focused on long-term investments and did not want to try to engage in high risk trading.

“You can’t predict the market day to day,” he said. “If you pick longterm investments you’re going to get long-term gains.”

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He and his classmates are participating in a stock competition against other schools in southwest Ohio. Each team is given $100,000 of fake money to spend on the market and the team with the highest return wins.

“We talk about the market and I’ve told the kids in my finance class about how I’m involved outside of class,” he said.

“I have convinced other kids to start doing it.”

Finance teacher Ed Nardini, 50, said he was impressed Stair’s dedication.

“It doesn’t surprise me that he’s doing well,” he said. “Cameron’s definitely somebody who learns by doing.”

He said that Stair has talked to him about his investments.

Nardini joked that he is trying to get financial advice from his student.

“He’s a phenomenal student and person,” he said. “I would love to have all my students be like Cameron.”

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WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS

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The following students earned honors for the third quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.

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Three Winton Woods Middle School band students were selected for the Ohio Music Education Association District 14 Junior High Honor Band. Pictured with band director Kara Barbee are, from left, Betty Miller, second chair tuba; Abby Ewald, 12th chair trumpet; and Aversa Prentosito, second chair oboe. The students will perform in the OMEA Honor Band concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in the Anderson High School auditorium, 7560 Forest Road.

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4.0 honor roll: Jorden Denny, Akshansh Gupta and Hannah Van Dyke.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Simon Asem, Kamiylah Bomar, Jayson Booker, Ja-CarRie Brown, Etsubdink Daniel, Jacob Goins, Jade Hudson, David Keeling, DeLaney Lindeman, Bryan Nieto, David Nwafor, Morgan Samuel, Parker Sarra, Cassandra Scott-Devlin, Christopher Stumpf, Cindy Vivar-Perez, Jessica Weems and Meklit Zenabu.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Joseph Allen, Kyachia Atkins, Tiana Bane, Kourtney Barnes, Tremaine Barnett, Makayla Boyd, Marissa Brown, Erroll Campbell, Deashia Causey, Elvis Diaz, Raddy Garcia, Alysha George, Travis Goff, Nia Lee, Jalen Lumpkin, Darrell Mann, Elizabeth Martin, India Miller, Emma Nightingale, Ohenebah Nkrumah, Richard Parker, Zaire Parrotte, Dayanna Rockemore, Bre’Asia Smith, Leah Smith, Taylor Smith, Tyra Smith, Mary Taylor, Jessica Vaughan, Jasmyn Vines, Tagashia Wakefield, Jontezz Washington, Shamberly Watts and Timothy Wooton.

Sophomores 4.0 honor roll: Sarai Dean, Kendra Jackson, Ashley McCartney, Hayley Perkins and Stephenie Shelton.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Autumn Adams, Prince Adu, Noel Albers, Jared Beiersdorfer, Matthew Berte, Amberly Boyd, Jasmine Campbell, Jazmine Edwards, Justin Kerobo, Nami Lee, Auna’y Miller, Ashley Nightingale, Irene Onianwa,

Colette Quattara, Jordan Randolph, Alexander Simon, Matthew Smith, Chantelle Thompson and Timothy Whyte.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Usamah Ali, Kevin Austin, Gillermo Benitez-Ramirez, Naiyla Bomar, Ryan Capal, Dana Dawson, Armand Evans, Jala GayShabazz, Nadia Goforth, Yiyara Greenlea, Lauren Harvey, Precious Hasan, Austin Jones, Joshua Kerobo, Kassidy Kozinski, Alexander Kuhn, Noah Listermann, Ni’Yana Madaris, Sydney Reid, Alexis Ross, Morgan Strupe, Jada Turner, Orlando Underwood, Jelani Vaughn, Abigail Williams, Darnell Williams and Amariah Yisrael.

Juniors 4.0 honor roll: Maame Afrakoma, Courtney Carr, Carla Cora, Rebecca Day, Miguel Garcia and Lewis Parker.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Brittany Berry, Oliver Contreras, Brittney Crumpton, Deshonna Douglas, Antonio Galan, Issa Issou, Tyra James, Samantha Landis, Jordan Leary, Ernest Ofori, Devon Parker, Ayana Phelps, Jawana Russell, Kirby Simpson, Martin Stallworth, Ratima Thipthep, Anthony Thompson, Phillip Wolke and Tecora Yisrael.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Eric Behrendt, Jazmin Edwards, Jordann Edwards, Kayla Fields, Nicholas George, Miles Goff, Iyanla Irby, Gabrielle Johnson, Martin Jones, Ramone Altes Jones, Janelle Lee, Emily Mannira, Zeajiah Mooney, Mecca Muhammad, Tabitha Myrick, Karen Onianwa, Vanitra Primus, Jacob Rengers, Myah Revis, Jyna Shipmon, Aaron Smith, Sabrina Sorrells, Dasia Suesberry, Rea Sylvester, Kayla

Upthegrove, D’Zrae Wakefield, Mekai White, Tahji Woods and Jevonteé Wright.

Seniors 4.0 honor roll: Bridgette Devlin and Chiara Rizzardi.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Maurice Allen, Taylor Baird, Jasmine Daniels, Sarah Drees, Stacia Hackmann, Jasmine Jones, Marie Koala, Errienna McKenzie, Sabrina Mercer, Bre’Antinae, April Otto, Donisha Ramsey, Chelsea Terry and Shanice Wiechman.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Christopher Frisby, Blake Howard, Daisha Lewis, Emeral Lyles, Ryan Murray, Tosha Oliver, Regina Pande, Alona Pasichnyk, Landon Pickett, Lance Primus, Zachary Purdin, Lascottsha Rice, Brent Richburg, PJ Rideout Jr., Aleithea Sims, Rashad Sylvester, Jalen Walker and Du Jour Wills.

Vocational 4.0 honor roll: Sahara Horne, Armelle Kudatsi, Aliyah Lamb, Hannah Moore and Kiara White.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Kes BaladadBinns, Cierra Croff, Deja Darks, Chelsea Gantt, Irene Hutchinson, Anthony Philpot, Jerika Pugh and Bri’Ana Williams.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Tatyana Baker, Deshawnna Brown, Betsy Caceres, Yanci Cruz, Jamila Dawson, Danielle James, Michael McKinney, Viviana Mendoza, Olivia Nightingale, Liliana Ramirez, Tamara Richardson, Tia Richardson, Katharine Rocklin, Tyaijah Thompson, Blair Tidwell and Todd White.

WINTON WOODS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS Sixth grade All A honor roll: Zavarri Carr, Ezekiah Cue, Wilmer Esquivel, Ben Gabbard, Bria Gordon, Mariah Harlan, Kate Ingram, Lillie Rideout, Lily Smith, Jon Smotherman, Cari Sullivan, Lindsey Thompson and Lindsey Van Dyke.

Honor roll: Leah Alexander, Hadiza Ali, Pramit Bhatia, Amari Brandy, Rashaun Brown, Matthew Day, Cassiopeia Dean, Zaire Deck, Jessica Escalante, Chad Gabbard, Aria Gaines, Bhagwati Gautam, Jazmyne Godsey, Alexis Goins, Desire Hillard, Rachel Hughes, Jah’Mya Jackson, Jianna Jones, Trevon Lanier, Eddie Levett, Branda Lim, Naomi Lowery, Asiauna Massey, Ethan Mills, Mekiyell Muhammad, Dylan Nieto, Sade Norman, Raven Reed, Michelle Samano, Tany Semes, Tyler Semes, Brianna Shipley, Keyshawn Sims, Makayla Smith, Erik Sorto, Elijah Sullivan, Chance SwanThrower, Brandon Thompson, Allanah Thompson-Ballard, Ngozi Usuani, Kimberley Vargas, Adalyn Watkins, Demetrius West, Tyreese Whitehead, Caleb Willis, Mark Wise and Whitney Woods.

Fifth grade All A honor roll: Michelle Alaniz, Iris Arango-Silva, Kamille Austin, Mariah Barner, Matthew Bernardo, Nia Clark, Allen Donegan, Taylor Fields, Kylee Fritz, Kiara Gaines, William Gronefield, Taj Hill, Dekhyia Irvin, Jaycie Johnson, Erianna Jones, Rose Kaetzel, Shelley Mbidi, Rhoda Nkrumah, Steven Ogle, Nana Sarfo-Bonsu, Isaiah Smith, Evan Stumpf, Deasia Timpson, Stephanie Trubl, Nathan Washam and Mariah Webster.

Honor roll: Starr Adams, Jhurne Amman, Isaiah Andrews, Godfred Annang, Jimmy Beecroft, CJ Bolls, Denis Chavez, Mariza Diaz, Jada Floyd, Kiah Foster, Fatimata Gassama, Noah Gray, Dominique Greer, Doninheria Greer, Tijah Griggs, Leya Hampton, Samuel Hampton, Cameron Hill, Elias Hoock, Jasmine Horner, BJ Jenkins, Justin Jetter, Lamaiah Jewell, Jasmine Johnson, Toniya Johnson, Lania Jones, Jamie Ke, Jason Kennedy, Farhan Khan, Jessica Lopez , Janiyah Malone, Ty’Quan McKinney, Ashleigh McNeil, Michelle Mitchell, Shanoah Moore, Savannah Morris, Aicha Mouhamed, Olivia Newberry, Aaliyah Oba-Thomas, Joe’l Palmore, Larry Parker, Ebonie Phillips, Sidney Posey, Simone Posey, Bhavya Shah, Michael Shannon, Michelle Shepherd, Malik Smith, Nicholas Smith, Ibrahima Sy, Morgan Trent, Abra Upthegrove, Imani Upton, Jose Valasquez, Makayla Whittie, Sydney Wiechman, James Wilson, Yahkira Yisrael and Jamal Young.

St. Ursula Academy National Merit Finalists are, from left, Marissa Luft, Abigail Morgan, Kristen Ochs, Jordan Maier, Kristen Smith, Liz Reilly, Kathleen Coughlin, Libby Nawalaniec and Sarah Braley. THANKS TO JILL GREVER CAHILL

St. Ursula has 9 National Merit Finalists St. Ursula Academy is proud to announce the nine seniors named National Merit Semifinalists in the fall were named Finalists in the competition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2012-2013.

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The Semifinalists are: » Sarah E. Braley of Springfield Township » Kathleen M. Coughlin of Anderson Township » Elizabeth L. Kelly of Delhi » Marissa J. Luft of Liberty Township » Jordan M. Maier of Glendale » Abigail C. Morgan of Pleasant Ridge » Libby A. Nawalaniec of Kenwood » Kristen A. Ochs of Union

Township » Kristen M. Smith of Ft. Mitchell, Ky. These seniors are competing next month for 8,300 Merit Scholarship awards worth more than $32-million. The National Merit Scholarships will be awarded in March 2013.

“We are so proud of each and every one of these finalists. Not only do they work hard in school but they are women of faith, integrity and courage and they are making a better world,” said

St. Ursula Principal Craig Maliborski.

St. Ursula Academy teachers and students work together to participate in an educational process that promotes reflective thinking, problem solving techniques, and higher level thinking.

All are necessary elements for success on the PSAT test, which determines those chosen for the National Merit Program as either Semi-finalists or Commended Students.

WINTON WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS The following students earned honors for the third quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.

Seventh grade 4.0 honor roll: Ravin Alexander, Brianna Barrow, Elijah Bond-Hawkins, Princess Dyer, Guillermo Fernandez, Sydney Fuller, Blake Perkins, Aversa Prentosito and Eliana Washam.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Leila Adams, Taryn Booker, Jordan Braswell, Charles Brown, Patience Clayton, Samuel Dean, Nicole Diaz, Eyram Epani, Marisa Harlan, Darion Hassert, Angel Higginbottom, Tessa Hoock, Tony Joiner, Malcolm King, Kyla Lett, Damarcus Mason, Hai Nguyen, Jakob Nickel, Joshua Nickel, Taryn PhillipsSmith, Jasmine Reed, Chiquira Reeves, Alena Sears-Whitmire, Ariana Smith, Dareus Smith, Gerald Taylor, Serenity

Thompson-Ballard, Rita TilfordSchultz, Danielle Vaughan, Gregori Vaughan, Boladé “Bo” Vera-Philpot, Jayden Watkins, Alexis Weihe, Rachel Whalen and Brooke Wyatt.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Arabia Akins, Bryson Annang, Shawndale Arrington, Rose Baez, Ckiyron Bishop, Evan Blackwell-Stephens, Whitney Byrd, Maria Centrullo, Chanze Cromwell, Jeffrey Ford, Dieynaba Gassama, Andrew Jackson, Franquie Johnson, Jayla Lee, Angelica Leon, Brent McCarthy, Doryan Miller, Jonathan Musgrave, Tatiana Quinto, Jennifer Rios, Ciara Robbins, Ramiro Sotelo, Deeshawn Timpson, Jada Timpson, Jay Tolle, James Vera-Philpot, Makaila Ware, Kimya West and Key’aria Williams.

Eighth grade 4.0 honor roll: Nicholas Behrendt,

Marcos Diaz Torres, Jaeydah Edwards, Abigail Ewald, Kiana Foster, Celeste Hackmann, Diamond Isaacs, Ashley Lewis, Brianna Richard, William Simpson and Noah Smith.

3.50-3.99 honor roll: Malonna Allen, Mikeasha Allen, Shirley Alvarez, Sarah Bass, Silas Baur, Issac Boateng, Christyana Bolls, Nin-mylitta “May” Bomar, Ja-neisha Brown, Je’Leah Brown, Monique Brown, Aryes Campbell, Guilly Dia, Shane Fitzgerald, Va’andra Frosh, Courtney Goins, Diamond Goodson, Sayra Gutierrez Carrera, Jalyn Hill, Madeline Kelly, Grace Kent, Elissa Lort, Aniya Madaris, Breanna Manifold, Betty Miller, Chardai Moss, Sierra Moss, Andy Nguyen, Ravyn Ramsay, Karen Sanchez, Jack Schramm, Imaiyia Scott, Geralyn Smith, Jasmine Smith, Jordan Spencer, Kira Stiggers, James Thompson, Taleaha

Ulmer, Camron Vaughan, Asa Vines, Alisha Webster, Shaqueya White, Augustus Whitfield, Tré Whittaker and Elliot Wolke.

3.00-3.49 honor roll: Kenya Acyl, Ilyaas Adoyi, Alesha Alexander, Lakyia Allen, Mark Andrews, Khairi Baxter, Journey Bond, Camryn Brown, Courtnei Brown, Jerron “Ron-Ron” Cage, Branden Cooper, Mia’nah Corbett, Sandra Cox, De’Asia Davis, Logan Day, Sharon Flores, Ghana Gautam, André Harding, Denarra Hatten, Dozion Israel, Dezire Jackson, Jaysean Johnson, Amari Jones, Zoe Keller, Andie Lariccia, Miriham Madrigal, Zachary Mavridoglou, Cameron Mills, Jahari Muhammad, Tamara Olverson, Lauren Onianwa, Alpha Ouattara, Aaliyah Scott, Charity Sims, Brandon Sneed, Adrian Williams, Lauryn Wilson and Marcus Woodward.

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By Tom Skeen

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The Community Press & Recorder readers have spoken.

Here are the 2013 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year candidates for the Hilltop Press.

From May 1-22, readers can go to cincinnati.com/preps and click on the story below the scoreboard on the right-hand side to find their ballots. The story will contain an individual link for each ballot. Just click on the newspaper name. Each person can vote one time a day through their cincinnati.com or Facebook account.

You do not have to be a subscriber to the Enquirer or cincinnati.com to view the ballots or vote; it will not count against the maximum-allowed stories for non-subscribers.

Winners will be notified after May 22 and before stories on the winners run in the June 2627 issues.

Technical questions can go to nhurm@enquirer.com and everything else can go to mlaughman@ communitypress.com.

Boys Kevin Anneken, Roger Bacon

Anneiken is a five-sport athlete for the Spartans, starting in football, swimming, track and field, tennis and underwater hockey. As a senior on the football field he was selected as a Greater Catholic League Academic All-Star. In the pool Anneken was named GCL Central Division Swimmer of the Year after taking home league titles in both the 100-yard butterfly and 50-yard freestyle events.

He was a district qualifier in the butterfly as well as part of three relay teams. The Spartan was named Academic Swimmer of the Year and team MVP. Anneken earned first-team allleague honors as a junior as a pole vaulter and was selected for the underwater hockey U.S. Junior National team in 2012.

The senior ranks No. 1 in his class, was named a finalist for the GCL Joe Quinn Award, serves as president of the Student Senate, is a member of National Honor Society and compete for the Spartans’ academic team. Anneken recently earned his Eagle Scout and volunteers his time with Bacon Buddies, Respect Life and “Senior” prom. He will attend the University of South Carolina next year in the McNair Scholars Honors Program where he plans to major in international business and minor in mathematics.

Jacob Burrell, Mt. Healthy

Burrell earned second-team All-Fort Ancient Valley Conference honors as a freshman and took home first-team all-league honors the final three years of his high school cross country career. On the track he earned first-team honors his junior season as part of the 3,200-meter relay team. He was able to do all this while ranking at the top of his class of 207 students and be-

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ing actively involved in church, community and school.

Erik Edwards, Roger Bacon

As a two-sport athlete at Roger Bacon, Edwards was team captain of the regional finalist basketball team and was a member of the 2012 state runner-up volleyball team. He was named Greater Catholic League Central Division Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and earned third-team AP AllSouthwest District as well as special mention AP All-Ohio. As a junior, Edwards earned firstteam All-GCL and All-Region honors with the volleyball squad. The senior will attend the University of Cincinnati where he was awarded the Cincinnatus Academic Scholarship. Edwards volunteers his time at the Free Store Food Bank.

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Jake Grabowski, St. Xavier

The Bomber has earned AllState honors in both track and cross country, while leading the 2012 cross country team to a state championship and a ninthplace ranking nationally. Grabowski is a National Merit semifinalist who ranks in the top 5 percent of his class. The senior is a member of the National Honor Society, Foreign Language Society, Student Leadership Team and the X-Act Enrollment Team. Grabowski leads the St. Xavier community service team and works as a peer tutor, takes part in the canned food drive and was part of a mission trip to Ivanhoe, Va.

Chris Martin, Gamble Montessori

Marin is a three-sport athlete, earning first-team Ohio Valley Athletic League honors as a wide receiver, first-team honors on the basketball court and was named to the District16 first-team as a senior. He was selected to play in the Division II-IV All-Star basketball game this season. Martin sports a 3.1 GPA and has notched more than 200 community service hours while at Gamble.

Jake Westerfeld, Roger Bacon

Westerfield is a four-year football player who was named team captain as a senior. He earned second-team All-GCL honors as a junior and firstteam honors as a senior. The Spartan earned first-team AllSouthwest Ohio honors and was Cincinnati Enquirer Divisions II-IV honorable mention his senior season. On the basketball court Westerfield captained the team both his junior and senior seasons and was named secondteam all-league as a junior. The Spartan is a member of the honor roll, student senate (two years) and is a student ambassador (four years).

Girls Taylor Bove, McAuley

Bove is a three-sport athlete and has earned both first- and second-team All-Girls Greater Cincinnati League honors in FINNEYTOWN — When Dave Wolferst took over the Finneytown softball team prior to the 2011 season, as he said, “we were everybody’s homecoming game.”

In the two seasons before he took over the team combined for five victories and went winless in the Cincinnati Hills League. “… I noticed we needed the girls to learn how to compete,”

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basketball, volleyball and track.

As a junior she finished 14th in the state in the discus and broke the school record with a throw of 127-7 as a senior. She is currently ranked No. 1 in the city for girls’ discus throwers. She will attend Cincinnati State next year where she will study business.

Brittany Groves, Gamble Montessori

As the lone junior on the ballot, Groves played a vital role in starting the Lady Gators’ basketball and volleyball programs, while leading the basketball team to its first OHSAA tournament appearance and the volleyball team to its first winning season. She was named first-team OVAL and was runner-up for Player of the Year after leading the Cincinnati metro area in service aces. Groves is a perennial honor roll student at Gamble and donates her time to working with elementary students and neighborhood cleanup.

Linda Hoepf, Mt. Healthy

Hoepf was a two-time second-team all-league player with the volleyball team as a junior and senior. She was named MVP of the volleyball team as a senior and has won the Coaches Award in both softball and bowling over her career. The senior ranked third in her class of 207 and was a recipient of the Regional Leadership Award and is very involved in her church and the community.

Rakeia Johnson, Gamble Montessori Wolferst said. “Our first-year slogan was ‘compete’ and the girls were competing in everything. … They bought into that, and our pillars, which we took from (John) Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, are attitude and effort.”

After installing the idea that the only two things his girls can control are their attitude and effort, Wolferst’s teams went a combined 31-11 in 2011 and ’12

Johnson is a three-year starter for the basketball team where she was named Player of the Year and earned first-team All-OVAL the past two seasons.

She averaged over 18 points, 13 rebounds, seven blocks and six steals a game as a senior. Johnson sports a 2.76 GPA and has logged over 200 community service hours while at Gamble.

Roger Bacon senior guard Jake Westerfeld pushes the ball during the Spartans 60-50 win over Carroll on the road Dec. 11, 2012.

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Tamara Mayes, Finneytown

Before missing her senior season due to a torn ACL, Mayes was a three-time All-Cincinnati Hills League honoree on the basketball court and a two-time honoree on the soccer field.

Mayes is back for her senior softball season and is hitting .333 with seven RBI in 24 plate appearances. The senior ranks in the top third of her class and is part of the community service learning team at Finneytown.

Jordyn Thiery, McAuley

Thiery has earned eight varsity letters a member of the volleyball and track teams. She was named first-team AllGGCL as a senior and received the “M” Award for senior leadership. She is a two-time selection to the OVR High Performance Team and will continue her volleyball career at Gannon University next season. On the track she was named an Academic All-State student last season and helped her 4x800-meter relay team to the fifth fastest time in state history while setting the school record. Thiery is a three-time first-team AllGGCL recipient and was named Most Outstanding Freshman in 2010. She is a member of MERF and Key Club and was recently and are on their way to a third consecutive winning season in 2013.

The Lady Wildcats are 9-2 (6-1 CHL), tied for first in the CHL and basically control their own destiny with two games remaining against Deer Park and one game left with Reading who are both 6-1in the league as well.

Finneytown already beat Reading 10-2, April 15.

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Roger Bacon's Erik Edwards (left) tries to go baseline against an Alter defender Feb. 7. FILE ART

nominated for the LaRosa’s MVP of the Week Award.

Cara Uetrecht, Roger Bacon

As a three-sport athlete at Roger Bacon, Uetrecht earned was named Best Offensive Player on the volleyball team as a junior, Most Improved Player as a senior and was awarded the Caryl Schawe Leadership Award and Scholarship. She also played softball and was a member of the swim team for three years where she was the recipient of the Coaches Award her junior season. In the classroom she is a four-time merit student, four-time member of the honor roll, was inducted into the National Honor Society her senior year, is a member of the student senate and was awarded the Presidential Service as a sophomore and junior. She is a student ambassador and took part in Shantytown and the March for Life walk. Uetrecht will look to continue her volleyball career at Muskingum University, where she will major in education. pleased with the start of the season.

“We still feel like we just aren’t clicking on all cylinders.

We haven’t had the explosions we are accustomed to. … A lot of it is the pitchers have improved and our kids need to adjust to the pitching,” he said.

One person who has adjusted is junior pitcher Megan Garner.

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St. Xavier’s Mitch Sander throws against a Moeller batter in the second inning of their game played at Sycamore Township's Schuler Park April 23. The Bombers dropped to 6-8 after the 14-1 loss to the Crusaders.

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» Mount Healthy lost to Harrison 19-0, April 22. » Finneytown lost to Madeira 13-3 in five innings April 22. Marc Deitsch was 2-3 for the Wildcats. » St. Xavier got a 3-3 day, including a double, from Nick Tensing in a 12-2 win over Purcell Marian April 22.

The Bombers lost to Moeller 14-1, April 23. » La Salle High School handed Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary a five-inning 14-0 run-rule victory April 20. Ken Ruberg got the win for the Lancers, while Brad Burkhart went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI. Joe Kemme also had three RBI as La Salle improved to 6-8.

The Lancers added an 11-6 win against Chaminade-Julienne April 22.

Alex Dickey earned the win, while Nick Boardman went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Tyler Haubner knocked in two runs on 2-for-5 hitting.

Softball

» Winton Woods beat Mount Notre Dame 10-6,

April 22 behind a 3-4 day, that included two doubles, from Jada Turner and a home run from E’yonni Tompkins. » Finneytown slipped

by Miami Valley Christian Academy 8-7 in eight innings April 23. » Roger Bacon High School swept a doubleheader against Norwood April 20. The Spartans won 11-8 in the first game, led by sophomore Cassie Weidner’s 2-for-3 performance with a pair of RBI. Freshman Ashton Linder notched the shutout in a 14-0, five-inning triumph in the second game. Linder helped her own cause with two RBI. » McAuley beat St. Ursula Academy 3-1 April 22. Brunst got the win, while fellow freshman Ava Lawson went 2for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The Mohawks shut out Mercy 22-0 in five innings April 26. Freshman Aubrey Brunst recorded her11th win of the season and had an RBI in the game. Senior Alli Cimino led the offense with a 4for-5 performance at the plate, including a double, a triple and five RBI.

Boys track

» Gamble Montessori won the Downtown Go Around Track Meet at Stargel Stadium April 22. » Winton Woods placed fifth at the Downtown Go Around Track Meet at Stargel Stadium April 22.

Girls track

» Aiken placed second at the Downtown Go Around Track Meet at Stargel Stadium April 22, while Gamble was fifth and Winton Woods finished eighth.

Boys tennis

» Winton Woods lost to Colerain 4-1, April 22 despite a 6-3, 7-5 victory by Micaiah Dawson at No. 1 singles.

Finneytown topped Winton Woods 4-1, April 23. Dawson earned the lone victory for the Warriors. Senior Seth Luken was victorious for the Wildcats at No. 2 singles.

Finneytown junior Megan Garner takes a cut against Reading last season. Garner is third in the CHL with a .588 batting average. TOM SKEEN/COMMUNITY PRESS

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Coming off ACL surgery before her sophomore season, Garner believes she had a down year last season and was determined to show people the type of player she really is in 2013. She is third in the CHL with a .588 batting average, tied for first with nine wins on the mound, fifth with a 1.93 ERA and second with 91 strikeouts.

“She is starting to find her stroke,” her coach said. “She is hitting the ball the opposite way like she can. She is a very driven young lady. She has her sights set at playing at the next level and she wants to work at it.”

The team has received a huge boost from sophomore Sierra Leigh. After hitting .222 last season as a spot starter for Wolferst, she has found her groove as the starting shortstop and is hitting at a .394 clip and has already eclipsed her RBI total from a season ago.

“She has stepped up big time,” the coach said.

“She is comfortable (at shortstop) and is starting to realize she is a vital part for us.”

While a CHL title is in sight, it is the last thing on Wolferst’s mind. “… We have to worry about what we are going to get day to day,” he said. “… We have some very good teams in this league and if we don’t show up to play it doesn’t matter, we won’t ever be in the discussion.”

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Building community

Springfield Township has an excellent strategy with its new arts council: to learn what the community wants; to build partnerships and engage the community. (Artists showcase work” April 24, Hilltop Press.)

Planning succeeds when it comes from the grassroots instead of the top down. Here in Mount Healthy I wonder if any survey of the community was done before determining to use a $100,000 community development block grant on Putt Putt golf. In fact we had a Putt Putt course that fell into disuse and was finally torn down about a decade ago. It was popular in its day, decades ago, but no more.

We do have a nice green lawn at the park that could well be used for playing croquet, badminton, Frisbee, cornhole, if anyone wanted to do so. The city could even rent or loan the equipment for such sports.

There are likely many good ideas to be found by asking the residents what they want and need. Is there a time pressure to use this grant money, even if it doesn’t truly get us what will most benefit the community? Can the process be slowed down, town meetings held, surveys sent out, before decisions are made?

Karen Arnett Mount Healthy

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Winton Woods High School junior Anthony Thompson is Hamilton County’s representative at the state level of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest, sponsored by the Sons of the American Revolution. Thompson’s essay, “The Freedom to Be Revolutionary,” begins with Jefferson’s creation of the Declaration of Independence and discusses how “a colonial war fought with muskets and cannons has become a modern war fought with ideas and aspirations, yet no less a struggle in that both wars have been fought for the sake of acquiring and maintaining democratic liberties.” The contest is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary War on present-day America. PROVIDED.

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Week raises awareness about value of nurses

Some of the most valuable members in your health care team are the many nurses that might deliver your children, care for you after a surgery or even manage a hospital.

Darla Vale National Nurses Week is COMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST May 6-12. The COLUMNIST purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise public awareness of the value of nursing and to help educate the public about the vital roles nurses play in meeting health care needs.

Nurses coordinate patient care, educate patients and provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Nursing is a growing profession that is expected to increase the key role they play in health care as the population ages and people live longer, more active lives. The job outlook for nurses thrives as well, with an expected growth of 26 percent from 2010-2020. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a nursing shortage of more than 250,000 jobs by 2025.

Nurses with bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) as well as advanced degrees such as a master of science in nursing (MSN) or a doctor of nursing practice

(DNP), are in even greater demand, especially in medically underserved, or rural, areas.

Since the majority of nursing educators are getting closer to retirement age, the need for nurses with advanced degrees will become even greater.

Residents in the Tristate are fortunate to have many excellent options in nursing schools if they are interested in entering the nursing profession or furthering their current nursing career. In addition to the traditional BSN program, the Mount has a second master’s program for people with a bachelor’s degree in another field, as well as blended learning formats and specialized tracks in the MSN

and DNP programs. In addition, the Mount now offers a fully online RN to BSN degree, with classes beginning in May and August.

We strive to provide the necessary resources in order to meet the growing needs of health care organizations and nurses wherever they are in their careers.

Darla Vale, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, is the interim dean of health sciences and the dean of adult and graduate studies at the College of Mount St. Joseph. She also is a critical care nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital.

She and her family live in Delhi Township.

Why Obama’s budget is so bad Well, President Obama finally sent Congress his budget – more than two months late.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t worth the wait.

This is the first time in almost 100 years that a presiSteve Chabot dent released his budget afCOMMUNITY RECORDER GUEST ter both the COLUMNIST House of Representatives and the Senate had already adopted their own budgets. The idea behind requiring our presidents to submit their budgets to Congress by Feb. 4 (10 weeks ago!) is so Congress can consider the president’s recommendations when the Congress considers its own budgets. Our presidents are supposed to show some leadership. This one hasn’t.

But it’s not just the tardiness

of the president’s budget. It’s what’s in it.

Rather than balance the budget in 10 years as the Ryan budget does (I voted for it), or balance the budget in four years as the more aggressive Republican Study Committee budget does (I voted for this one too), the Obama budget never balances, ever. And as a result, rather than reduce the national debt, Obama’s budget actually raises the national debt from its current $16.8 trillion level to a breathtaking $25 trillion (may as well call us Greece).

In addition, Obama’s budget raises taxes by over a trillion dollars over the next decade – and that’s on top of his recent fiscal cliff tax hike, and a trillion or so in tax hikes due to Obamacare. (Hold onto your wallets – it’s time to spread the wealth around.) Unfortunately, raising taxes by a trillion dollars, and growing government, will do nothing to improve our econo-

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my or create jobs.

What we really need, rather than higher taxes, is tax reform.

The president does propose eliminating some current socalled tax loopholes, deductions and exemptions, but instead of reducing marginal income tax rates by an equal amount, and thus spur economic growth and job creation, the president wants to spend these “savings” on new government programs, and more money to existing government programs (because they are oh so efficient).

He trusts the government to spend our money more wisely and more efficiently than he trusts people to spend their own money.

When President Obama first took office, nearly four and a half years ago, he promised to cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term. Well that didn’t happen. In fact, he’s dramatically raised the deficit every year of his presidency.

And rather than “focus like a laser beam on the economy,” as he had promised to do, he spent his time and political capital on passing big government expansions like Obamacare, and the economy has floundered and unemployment has remained far too high.

In conclusion, in my opinion, President Obama’s budget is a bust. Not only was it late, but it is not a serious document. It is likely that as usual, it will not only not get a single Republican vote in the House or the Senate, but it will likely not receive a single Democrat vote in either house either.

It was a time for the president to show some leadership.

He didn’t.

Republican Steve Chabot represents the 1st District. He can be reached at 441 Vine St., Room 3003, Cincinnati, OH., 45202, phone 513-684-2723; or by email at chabot.house.gov/ contact-me/.

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WHEN THEY MEET You can express your views to local officials by attending their meetings.

Here is a list of the times and locations for local governmental meetings. All meetings are open to the public. » Greenhills Village Council meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of month; and for a work session at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, at the Municipal Building, 11000 Winton Road. Call 825-2100 for information. » Forest Park Council meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month, and has work sessions at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month, in council chambers, 1201 W. Kemper Road. Call 595-5200 for information. » Mount Healthy Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 7700 Perry St. Call 931-8840 for information. » North College Hill Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at City Hall, 1500 West Galbraith Road. A mini town hall meeting for residents with the mayor, council and administration will begin at 6:45 p.m. Call 5217413 for information. » Springfield Township Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Allen Paul Community Room of the Springfield Township Administration Building, 9150 Winton Road. Call 5221410 for information.

If you would like your meeting to be considered for this, send the information to memral@communitypress.com.

Hilltop Press Editor Marc Emral memral@communitypress.com, 853-6264 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

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Taytum Byndon, a kindergarten student at Winton Woods Primary South, helps plant flowers at her school on Earth Day.

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Winton Woods Primary South kindergartner Mi’Aris Hicks puts on gloves as he gets ready to plant some marigolds.

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arigolds are brightening the campus of Winton Woods Primary South in Springfield Township as kindergarten students in Emily Isaacs’s morning kindergarten class celebrated Earth Day 2013 by planting the flowers near the school’s front doors.

The flowers were donated by the Forest Park Wal-Mart and six staff members – Shirley Isaacs, Dena Dubry, Nathan Dubry, Lori Godoy, Carrie Burg and Michael Rowekamp – helped with the planting. The afternoon kindergarten class planted flowers in containers.

Photos by Teresa Cleary

Nathan Dubry from Wal-Mart and kindergartner Donmiel Rogers from Winton Woods Primary South work together in the quickly-filling garden bed.

Winton Woods Primary South kindergartner Deziya Pitts shows off the marigolds she’s ready to plant on Earth Day. She said they were called “Celebration.”

Marcus Zavalaga-Benites signs his name to the thank you poster that will be sent to Wal-Mart while his teacher, Emily Isaacs, looks on.

Dena Dubry from Wal-Mart and kindergartner Estephany Garcia choose a yellow marigold to plant at Winton Woods Primary South.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, MAY 2

Pilates Class, 11 a.m., Colerain Township Community Center, $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

Cardio Dance Party, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center, 880 Compton Road, Incorporates variety of dance styles, including jazz, hip hop, Latin, jive and more danced to popular music. $10.

Registration required. Presented

by Cardio Dance Party. 617-9498; www.cardiodanceparty.com.

Springfield Township.

Flex Silver Sneakers Exercise Class, 9:30-10 a.m., Colerain Township Community Center, $3, free with participating insurance companies. 741-8802; www.colerain.org. Colerain Township.

Art & Craft Classes Painted Pots Week, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Clay pots available on Nature Niche’s porch. Participants decorate planting pots and leave for staff to hang in the trees or take home for a small fee. Through May 3. Free unless pot is taken home, vehicle permit required.

Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.

Dance Classes Waltz Classes, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, Beginner-level dance class open to all capable ages. Wear smooth-soled shoes. With instructors Betty and Estil Owens. Free. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 671-7219; www.sonksdf.com. Springfield Township.

Square Dance Lessons, 7:309:30 p.m., Forest Park Activity Center, 651 W. Sharon Road, Low-impact activity to improve your mind, body and spirit. Ages 9 and up. $5. Presented by Happy Time Squares. 232-1303.

Forest Park.

Exercise Classes

Music - Blues

The Hit Men will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the College of Mount St. Joseph Theater as part of the Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society concert season. The group is made up of former members of the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondelles, and the Critters. Tickets are $40, $35 in advance. For more information, call 484-0157; or visit www.gcparts.org. PROVIDED a.m.-6 p.m., Joy Community Church, 5000 North Bend Road, Community invited to pray and reflect. Free. 662-4569; www.joycommunitychurch.org.

Monfort Heights.

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Hatha Yoga, 9:15 a.m., Colerain Township Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Daytime class ages 50 and up on Thursdays. Evening class ages 18 and up on Mondays. Bring mat and engage in stretching, breathing and relaxing techniques. $5.

741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org.

Colerain Township.

Pilates Class, 6:30 p.m., Colerain Township Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Improve strength, flexibility, balance, control and muscular symmetry.

Instructor Celine Kirby leads core-strengthening exercises using bands and weights. Bring yoga mat. Family friendly. $5.

741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org.

Colerain Township.

Flex Silver Sneakers Exercise Class, 9:30-10 a.m., Colerain Township Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Instructor-led, mixing core, strength and cardio. For ages 65 and up. $3, free with participating insurance companies. 741-8802; www.colerain.org. Colerain Township.

Iyengar Yoga: Level 1, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Continues weekly for 14 weeks., Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Great Hall.

For students who have completed at least one session of the Beginner class or for those who have experience in other traditions. Ages 18 and up. $140.

Registration required. Presented

by College Hill Yoga. 541-2415; collegehillyoga.com. College Hill.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Spring Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.

Zumba Kids Dance Fitness Class, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Great Commission Bible Church, 10200 Hamilton Ave., Family Life Center. Healthy program featuring explosion of music, dance and energy. Ages 4-12. $4.

851-4946. Mount Healthy.

Health / Wellness

Music - Concerts

Festivals

Pathways Connect, 7-8 p.m., Bilog Coffee, Tea & Gelato, 1212 Springfield Pike, Meet likeminded community members.

Topics include wellness and nutrition, child development, birth and pregnancy, and more.

First Thursday of each month.

Free. Registration required.

Presented by Apex Chiropractic and Wellness Center. 513-9314300. Wyoming.

Watoto Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m., Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center - College Hill, 5642 Hamilton Ave., Theme Beautiful Africa: A New Generation. Children are ambassadors for orphans in Africa. Performing African music with dance routines. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. 800-344-2462; www.watoto.com/the-choir/seethe-choir. College Hill.

Spring Carnival, Noon-3 p.m., Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. High School, 8101 Hamilton Ave., Games, inflatables, dunking booth, face painting, raffles, entertainment and more. Parking at the Hamilton Avenue entrance available. Free. 7420006; www.mthcs.org. Mount Healthy.

Home & Garden Spring Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Heirloom tomatoes, herbs and flowers grown in park district’s seed nursery. Through May 4.

Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.

On Stage - Theater Sylvia, 8 p.m., North College Hill City Center, 1500 W. Galbraith Road, Modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog.

Husband brings home a dog he found in the park bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until they learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. $15, $12 students and seniors. Presented by CenterStage Players of Ohio. 588-4910; www.centerstageplayersinc.com. North College Hill.

Religious - Community National Day of Prayer, 10

Art & Craft Classes Painted Pots Week, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free unless pot is taken home, vehicle permit required.

521-7275; www.greatparks.org.

Colerain Township.

Education Landlord Training Program, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Therese Little Flower Church, 5560 Kirby Ave., Program provides rental property managers and owners information on how to keep illegal drug activity off their property. Covers how to prepare your property, applicant screening, rental agreements and ongoing management. Free.

Presented by City of Cincinnati.

352-2997. Mount Airy.

Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd., eCycleIT, a local IT and computer recycling company, will be on hand to accept old electronic and computer equipment.

Locally produced food items.

Free. Presented by Lettuce Eat Well. 481-1914; www.lewfm.org.

Cheviot.

Home & Garden

Music - Religious John Tibbs, 7:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Young worship artist from Indianapolis. $8. 825-8200; www.itckets.com. Forest Park.

On Stage - Theater Sylvia, 8 p.m., North College Hill City Center, $15, $12 students and seniors. 588-4910; www.centerstageplayersinc.com. North College Hill.

Recreation Pioneer Pastimes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Watch the sheep get sheared, try carding and spinning wool, dance around the maypole, pat baby farm animals and milk a goat. Ride a wagon to the garden and have fun in the playbarn. Recommended for pre-kindergarten through first grade. Daily activities vary. Dress for weather.$7 children, $3 adults; vehicle permit required.

Presented by Hamilton County Park District. Through May 31.

521-3276, ext. 100; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Community Dance Maitanz, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Germania Society of Cincinnati, 3529 W. Kemper Road, May Dance. Celebrates spring season.

Dinner buffet including ham, chicken and Nurnburger bratwurst, potatoes, salad, rolls and dessert. Music by local German band. Ages 18 and up. $15.

Reservations required. 378-2706; www.germaniasociety.com.

Colerain Township.

Derby Day Derby Day Party, 5-10 p.m., Laurel Court, 5870 Belmont Ave., Food, beverages, music, entertainment and hat contest.

Ages 21 and up. Benefits College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. $75, $65 advance by April 1. Reservations required. Presented by College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. 542-9792; www.chcurc.com. College Hill.

Exercise Classes

Home & Garden Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Yard Trimmings Drop-Off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Hamilton County residents can drop off yard trimmings for free. Free.

Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. Through Nov. 24. 5983089; bit.ly/11UQb9r. Green Township.

Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Yard Trimmings Drop-Off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Hamilton County residents can drop off yard trimmings for free.

Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 851-0122; bit.ly/11UQb9r. Colerain Township.

Spring Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.

Music - Concerts The Hit Men, 7:30-10 p.m., College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Comprised of former members of the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the

Shondelles and the Critters. $40, $35 advance. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society. 484-0157; www.gcparts.org. Delhi Township.

On Stage - Theater Sylvia, 8 p.m., North College Hill City Center, $15, $12 students and seniors. 588-4910; www.centerstageplayersinc.com. North College Hill.

Mystery Dinner: Malice in Wonderland, 6:30-10 p.m., Mill Race Banquet Center, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Evening of adult humor. Outrageous storylines, laughs and audience participation. Ages 18 and up. $34.50.

Reservations required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275, ext. 285; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Home & Garden Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Yard Trimmings Drop-Off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free.

598-3089; bit.ly/11UQb9r. Green Township.

Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District Yard Trimmings Drop-Off, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Free. 851-0122; bit.ly/11UQb9r. Colerain Township.

Lectures German Heritage Lecture Series, 2-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road, “The Norwood Turnverein,” presented by Lee R. Little.

A graduating senior at Xavier University, Little majored in German and history and wrote his thesis on the Norwood Turnverein under direction of Dr. Irene Luken. First Turnverein in U.S. was founded in 1848 in Over-the-Rhine. Free. Presented

by German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati.

574-1741; www.gacl.org. Green Township.

Nature Footprints of LaBoiteaux’s Past, 1-2:30 p.m., LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane, Explore historical man-made sites from days of 1870s-1940s.

Free. Reservations required.

Presented by Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature. 542-2909; www.cincinnatiparks.com.

College Hill.

Support Groups Caregivers Support Group, 3:30-5 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, For those who care for or supervise the frail, elderly or disabled. Free.

931-5777. Finneytown.

MONDAY, MAY 6 Exercise Classes Hatha Yoga, 6:30 p.m., Colerain Township Community Center, $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

Blues and Jazz Jam, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Poor Michael’s, 11938 Hamilton Ave., Featuring rotating musicians each week.

Free. 825-9958. Springfield Township.

Religious - Community One-Week Drama Camp, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Evangelical Community Church, 2191 Struble Road, Through May 10. Traveling Christian drama camp.

Ages 0-12. $100-$150. Registration required. Presented by The Academy of Arts. 282-6544.

Springfield Township.

Support Groups Made to Crave, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Reach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process. Helpful companion to use alongside whatever healthy eating approach you choose. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown.

Under One Roof Again, 7-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Participants gain insights on issues that arise when parent-child relationships become adult-adult ones in same house. Find support and strategies for making transition, whether for long or short haul, peaceably. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Community Dance Team Jeff Anderson Line Dancing, 6-7 p.m., Colerain Township Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Line dancing fitness party. Ages 18 and up. $5. 741-8802; colerain.org. Colerain Township.

Dance Classes New Beginner Western Square Dancing Class, 7:309:30 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, 10073 Daly Road, No experience necessary. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 860-4746; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

Education Meal Planning Made Simple Workshop, 6 p.m., College Hill Branch Library, 1400 W. North Bend Road, Coupon blogger Andrea Deckard from SavingsLifestyle.com leads workshop on why and how meal planning can transform your grocery budget. Ages 18 and up.

Free. Registration required.

Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County.

369-6036; savingslifestyle.com/ coupon-classes. College Hill.

Music - Benefits

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Dining Events Free Community Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Free dinner.

Food is hearty, healthy and homemade by volunteers. Free.

541-2415. College Hill.

Exercise Classes Zumba Toning, 7:15 p.m., Colerain Township Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Targeted body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work. Bring a mat or towel, and a water bottle. $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

Religious - Community Celebration of Wholeness and Healing, 7-10 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., Multi-modal healing service. Healing prayer and laying on of hands for healing led by Hawley Todd. Healing drumming led by Bob Laake.

Free. 541-2415. College Hill.

Senior Citizens Great Parks Club Lunch and Learn, Noon-2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, History of Shoes. Registration required online by April 24.

Group for ages 55 and up. $20.

Registration required. Presented

by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

Zumba Gold, 1-2 p.m., Green Township Senior Center, 3620 Epley Road, Modified Zumba for seniors and beginners with standing and chair participation.

For seniors. $3, $25 for 10 classes. Presented by Deb’s Fitness Party. 205-5064; www.debsfitnessparty.com. Green Township.

Support Groups Divorce Support Group, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Information on getting over loss of partner, grief over being single, giving up unrealistic expectations that lead to unneeded guilt and frustration, developing strong support system and sources of self-esteem. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Dance Classes Waltz Classes, 7 p.m., Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn, Free. 6717219; www.sonksdf.com. Springfield Township.

Square Dance Lessons, 7:309:30 p.m., Forest Park Activity Center, $5. 232-1303. Forest Park.

Exercise Classes Hatha Yoga, 9:15 a.m., Colerain Township Community Center, $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

Pilates Class, 6:30 p.m., Colerain Township Community Center, $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

Flex Silver Sneakers Exercise Class, 9:30-10 a.m., Colerain Township Community Center, $3, free with participating insurance companies. 741-8802; www.colerain.org. Colerain Township.

Health / Wellness TriHealth Mobile Mammography Screening, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Group Health Finneytown, 9070 Winton Road, Digital screening mammography. Reservations required.

Presented by TriHealth Women’s Services Van. 569-6565; www.trihealth.com. Finneytown.

Michael W. Smith, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., Contemporary Christian musician and singer.

VIP includes: meet-and-greet, photo opportunity with artist for you and guests before concert. Preferred seating at the event. Name recognition in event program. Benefits The Underground’s mission to help next generation. $500-$10,000 VIP and sponsorships; $50 per person. Reservations required. 825-8200; www.theug.com. Forest Park.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Support Groups

Farmers Market

Grief 101: New to Loss, 6:30-8 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Learn what to expect and gain some insight and perspective on how to manage the emotional roller coaster a death creates. Find support and caring from those who have been on a similar journey. Ages 18 and up. Free.

Registration required. 931-5777.

Finneytown.

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m. Presentation on renewable energy options. A GoMetro hybrid bus will be on site., Cheviot United Methodist Church, Free. 481-1914; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

Senior Citizens Open House, 2-4 p.m., Triple Creek Retirement Community, 11230 Pippin Road, For seniors who want to avoid the hassles of homeownership while still maintaining their independence. Free. 851-0601; www.triplecreekretirement.com. Colerain Township.

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MAY 1, 2013 • HILLTOP PRESS • B3

Try Mexican brownies for Cinco de Mayo It was during a cooking class on Derby Day favorites that the question came up about which mint is the best for juleps. I use spearmint since it’s sweeter than peppermint. And I make a simple syrup out of water, sugar and mint leaves. The syrup is not only good for mint juleps but is so tasty in other chilled drinks.

I’ve shared the recipe for juleps along with Rita my clone Heikenfeld of KenRITA’S KITCHEN tucky Derby pie (even the name is copyrighted!) before, but for those of you who don’t have the recipes, check out my blog for both.

Guru in our backyard

Cheri Brinkman is an adventurous cook who is known in the Midwest for her well-researched, local recipes. Brinkman is a historical food writer who loves Cincinnati as well as the food and folk lore surrounding it. The latest book in her Cincinnati and Soup series is “Cincinnati and Soup: Festivals and Frolics” (Macguffin Productions, $22), which traces the history of both Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky festivals.

Aaron Sanchez’s Mexican brownies contain chili powder and cinnamon.

RITA AND RON AT JUNGLE JIM’S

See Rita and Ron Wilson at Jungle Jim’s for Rita’s annual from garden fork to kitchen fork class from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 2. Call 513-674-6059 to make a reservation. Class includes arista roasted pork tenderloin with fennel fronds and garlic, steamed fingerlings with basil, parsley and chives, baby greens with strawberries, double citrus curd tartlets garnished with edible flowers and a surprise appetizer.

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

There are authentic recipes to go along with the stories (and Brinkman is a spell-binding story teller). You’ll find recipes for Oktoberfest, Italian Fest, Maifest and of course, Goetta Fest.

This book would be the perfect gift with Mother’s Day coming up. I asked Brinkman to share a favorite.

“It is hard to pick just one recipe but I love attending the annual Blues and Barbecue Festival in Lebanon, so here’s an easy barbecue sauce recipe from it. It won’t have you ‘singing the blues’,” she said.

Check out cincinnatiandsoup.blogspot.com for retail merchants carrying book.

ICES convention

Cheri Brinkmann’s “Cincinnati and Soup: Festivals and Frolics” is the latest in her “Cincinnati and Soup” series. PROVIDED or beef soup starter 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Optional:

Barbecue sauce/meatball hoagie sauce

2-3 tablespoons bourbon 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Making meatballs for that Derby Day party?

Try this as a sauce.

1 cup ketchup 1 ⁄2cup brown sugar 1 ⁄2cup powdered beef broth

Mix ketchup, brown sugar, broth and Worcestershire sauce. For a bourbon sauce, add bourbon. For more tart sauce, add vinegar. For sweet sauce, leave as is.

The International Cake Exploration Societé annual convention is Aug. 8-11 at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Ky. Registration runs through June 1. For more information, visit www.ices.org.

Spread on pre-cooked chicken, ribs or pork chops in last stage of cooking before serving as sauce will blacken and burn if put on too soon.

Use as serving sauce for barbecued meatballs or a “Sloppy Joe” base.

Aaron Sanchez’s Mexican brownies

Cinco de Mayo is May 5. I interviewed Aaron during a visit he made to Cincinnati’s Fox 19. He is not only an accomplished chef, but a really nice

person. The cinnamon and chili powder are what make these Mexican.

2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 ⁄3cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground Mexican cinnamon (cannel, see tip) 1 ⁄4teaspoon pequin chili powder or cayenne pepper 1 ⁄2teaspoon kosher salt 1 ⁄2teaspoon baking powder

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9inch by 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Press the paper into the corners of the pan and lightly grease the paper with butter.

Melt the two sticks of butter in a nonstick saucepan over mediumlow heat; do not boil.

Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla to the saucepan, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

Add the cocoa, flour, cinnamon, chili powder, salt and baking powder and mix until smooth.

Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out fudgy, 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool in the pan on a rack, then use the parchment

Mercy Health has free seminars Mercy Health has scheduled a series of free community seminars in May. Call 513-95-MERCY (513-956-3729) to register (required) for the seminars of your choice.

Press option two, then option one.

For the weight management seminars only, call 513-682-6980 or visit http://bit.ly/mercyseminars and scroll down to “FREE Surgical & NonSurgical Weight Loss Information Sessions” to register.

Cancer Care

Skin Cancer Prevention and Treatment, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Mercy Health – Mount Airy Hospital, Rooms ABCD, 2446 Kipling Ave. Presented by doctors

Pamina Kim and Suzanne Partridge.

Emergency Preparedness

The 10 Things Everyone Should Know to be Prepared for a Medical Emergency, 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, at Western Hills HealthPlex, Room A, 3131 Queen City Ave Presented by Dr. Kevin Meyer.

Heart Care

Trivia Tournament! 67:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Mercy Health – Mount Airy Hospital Rooms ABCD, 2446 Kipling Ave. Do you love trivia?

Then join cardiologists Jeffrey Striet, Tim Brennan and Abhijit Desai for the first trivia tourna-

Do you have memory problems?

513.558.2455 All inquiries are confidential.

Take a sneak peak of the new Family Birthing Center coming to Mercy Health – West Hospital from 6-7 p.m. Thursday,

Orthopaedics

Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options Including Replacement Surgery, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at The Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Road.

Presetned by Dr. Francis Florez.

Tip from Rita’s kitchen

Regular cinnamon works well, too.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Find her blog online at Cincinnati.Com/blogs. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line.

Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

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May 2, at Western Hills HealthPlex, Rooms A&B, 3131 Queen City Ave. Presented by Dr. Dennis J. Wiwi.

Experts will be on-site to discuss downsizing, packing/moving, elder law, social security and benefits.

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UC Health is seeking volunteers for new research evaluating the effects of dietary changes and natural supplements on memory in men and women 62 years of age and older.

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Friends’ volunteers make sales a success

The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County could not survive if it were not for its volunteers.

Last year at the Friends’ Warehouse in Hartwell, 100 regular volunteers sorted, priced and displayed books in the warehouse that holds more than 80,000 books and other items for inhouse sales and sales at the Main Library and branches throughout the year.

“We had about 500 active volunteers over the course of last year – many were one-time volunteers who helped at specific sales, like the annual June sale at the Main Library,” said Rob Monteserin, volunteer manager. “This includes about 100 regular volunteers who work at the warehouse and 12 at the Library Friends’ Shop.”

Volunteers contributed about 12,000 hours of service last year that included: » 7,500 hours at the Hartwell warehouse » 1,500 hours at the Library Friends’ Shop » 2,000 hours at the June book sale » 1,000 hours for other sales/miscellaneous work Volunteer Dave Edmundson of Glendale has worked at the warehouse for 15 years. He began volunteering while still teaching full-time for Butler County Schools when approached to volunteer by a retired librarian. Now that he himself is retired, he enjoys coming in once or twice a week to unpack, sort, and price books at the warehouse.

Diana McBride of College Hill enjoys working with vintage and classic children’s books at the warehouse. It is her job to

sort and price the books, including some that may be valuable first editions.

But oftentimes, she says, even though some of the books are classics or more than 100 years old, that doesn’t necessarily make them valuable but just good values for someone who wants a vintage copy of an old classic.

Some volunteers, like Andrea O’Neill, have only worked at the warehouse a few months. Many, however, like Maryhelen West, Lois Cody, Mary Heckler, and Cheri Ann Allison, have more than ten years of service.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact the Library Friends’ Shop at 513-3696020, email friendsofplchvolunteer@fuse.net, or visit http://friends.cincinnatilibrary.org/.

A group of volunteers for the The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County are, from left, Maryhelen West of Wyoming, 10-year volunteer; Andrea O’Neill of Wyoming, six-month volunteer; Lois Cody of Wyoming, 11-year volunteer; Dave Edmundson of Glendale, 15-year volunteer; Mary Heckler of Glendale, 15-year volunteer (in front of Edmundson); Cheri Ann Allison of Finneytown, 10-year volunteer; Marylinne Witte of Montgomery, 12-year volunteer; Earle Clayton of Colerain Township, three-year volunteer; and Karen Petrosky of Madeira, four-year volunteer.

BRIEFLY Derby Party to benefit College Hill redevelopment

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

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

EPISCOPAL Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church 965 Forest Ave - 771-1544 christchurch1@fuse.net www.christchurchglendale.org The Reverend Roger L Foote 8am Holy Eucharist I 9am Holy Eucharist II 11am Holy Eucharist II Child Care 9-12

LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran LCMC

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

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1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. Healthy

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

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

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "Going All In: Love One Another" 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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2. Contemporary Sunday Worship with Freedom Church at 10:30 AM. Language: English It’s not about Religion; it’s about relationships! www.freedomchurchcincinnati.com 3. Taiwanese Traditional Sunday Worship st 2:00 PM. Language: Taiwanese, UC Campus Fellowship on Saturdays, www.cincinnatitaiwanese.org Saturday 4. Seventh Day Adventist Worship at 10:00 AM. Language: Spanish Loving - Caring - and Sharing God’s Word Notes: Nursery School is provided at each Worship time English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught on Saturday 10-12 AM. Various Bible Studies are available.

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Corner of Compton and Perry Streets 513-931-5827 Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00am Contemporary Gathering: Bible & Conversation 11:30 - 12:30 Nursery Available Handicap Access "Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

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

VINEYARD CHURCH NORTHWEST Colerain Township Three Weekend Services Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am 9165 Round Top Road 1/4 mile south of Northgate Mall 513-385-4888 µ www.vcnw.org

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PRESBYTERIAN Northminster Presbyterian Church 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243 Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Showing Love Sunday Worship Schedule Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15am Contemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am Student Cafe: 10:15am Childcare Available Jeff Hosmer, Rich Jones & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

The College Hill Urban Redevelopment Corporation is hosting its third annual Derby Day Party at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Historic Laurel Court, 5870 Belmont in College Hill.

There will be dinner, mint juleps, silent auction, raffles and hat contests. Attire is dressy casual. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization’s effort to revitalize the College Hill business district along Hamilton Avenue.

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Mt. Healthy spring carnival May 4

The second Mount Healthy Junior/Senior Spring Carnival will be noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the high school, 8101 Hamilton Ave. The carnival will feature inflatables, dunking booths, face painting, raffles and performances from dance teams, and the Mount Healthy Buckets.

There will be food available and all activities are in the school’s cafeteria and gymnasium.

NBC’s “Biggest Loser” TV show will have an open casting call 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, May 11, at Planet Fitness, 8501 Winton Road, Springfield Township.

The show is looking for anyone over the age of 18 that has at least 80 pounds to lose. Cost is free. Registration required at kate@castingduo.com or thebiggestlosercasting.com.

North College Hill having craft show

A craft show will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the North College Hill Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave. There will be a wide variety of vendors, including woodworking, jewelry to crocheting.

Community Day with Cincinnati Reds

Residents of Springfield Township, Greenhills and Forest Park are invited to celebrate Community Day with the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7, for a Reds vs. Braves baseball game.

Tickets are $10 for view level, $15 for mezzanine level and can be purchased at the following locations: » WesBanco, 8670 Winton Road; Skyline Chili, Forest Park, 1180 Kemper Meadow Drive; Youth Mo-

tivational Learning Center, 1116 W. Kemper Road; and Winton Woods City School District (all schools) Tickets can also be purchased online at goodcatch-cincy.com or www.reds.com/goodcatch or call 428-1002.

Students show off their art downtown

How do the children of Greater Cincinnati see and interpret the world around them?

The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) explores this question through its annual Student Art Show, which exhibits artwork by local students. This year’s theme is “Diversity.”

The exhibition will be on display in the Aronoff Center’s Fifth Third Bank Theater (Seventh and Main streets, downtown) from Saturday, May 4, through Sunday, May 12.

Exhibition hours are Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m-4 p.m. The Student Art Show is free and open to the public.

The show has student artwork on display from schools including: » North College Hill Elementary, North College Hill Middle School, Pleasant Run Elementary and Winton Woods Middle School.

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McAuley offering many summer camps

McAuley High School will be buzzing with activity over the summer with summer camps on campus.

There are camps being offered in seven sports: volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, cross country, and golf.

There are camps being offered in 12 enrichment or special interest areas: babysitting, clay, high school placement test prep, show choir, crafty projects, Harry Potter, do-it-yourself activities, horses and riding (three levels), pre-vet, and wild west.

To register for any of McAuley’s camps, visit www.mcauleyhs.net/ camps2013. Camps are designed for different ages and have varying fees.

One camp is even free.

For more information, contact Marie Knecht at knecht@live.mcauleyhs.net.

Sports Camps

» Volleyball Join coach Michael Crofton, staff and McAuley players for individual instruction in serving, passing, spiking, setting, offense, defense and game experience. Bring your own water bottle.

Prizes and T-shirts will be given.

Session I June 18-21; 9 a.m.-noon $65; Grades: Current 3-4 Session II June 18-21; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. $65; Grades: Current 5-6 Session III July 23-26; 9 a.m.-noon $65; Grades: Current 7-8 » Basketball Head Varsity Coach and assistant coaches will give individual evaluation of skills and training in dribbling, rebounding, offense, defense, free throws, shooting, ball handling and game experience. A camp T-shirt will be given. Bring your own water bottle and T-shirts (white & dark). Camp is held at McAuley and coaches will be assisted

by McAuley players.

Session I June 4-7 (Tuesday-Friday); 5 pm-8 pm; $65; Grade: Current 7 -8 Session II June 10-13 (Monday-Thursday); 5 pm-8 pm; $65; Grade: Current 4 - 6 » Soccer Head coach Melissa Frampton, assistant coaches and Mohawk soccer players will be conducting two camps this summer. Campers will receive technical training focusing on dribbling, passing, shooting and more with basic individual and team tactics. A camp T-shirt will be given. Bring your own soccer ball, cleats, T-shirts (white & dark) and plenty of water. The camp will be held at McAuley High School.

Session I July 8-11; 4-6 p.m.; $65; Grade: Current 3-6 Session II July 8-11; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $65; Grade: Current 7-8 » Lacrosse Join head coach Megan Miller, staff and players offering an instructional lacrosse camp. No experience is necessary. Each camper will be introduced to the game, the rules, and basic playing strategies.

Individual instruction in passing, catching, cradling and other technical training will be given. A camp T-shirt will be given. Please bring your own water bottle. Camp will be

held at McAuley High School.

Session I June 4-7; 68:30 p.m.; $65; Grade: Current 5-8 » Tennis Fifth- through eighthgraders are welcome to join head coach Ann Lyons, staff and players for the summer camp. Instruction will be given as needed. Such items as skills, grip, rules, strategy and other technical training will be taught. The camp will be held at LaSalle High School tennis courts (behind the football stadium). A camp Tshirt will be given. Bring your own water bottle and tennis racket.

Session I June 25-28; 911 a.m.; $65; Grade: Current 5-8 » Cross country Fifth- through eighthgraders are welcome to join the coaches and McAuley Mohawk runners as they train throughout the summer.

Conditioning will start Monday, June 7, 8:30-9:15 a.m. at McAuley High School. Meet Coach Ron Russo under the canopy at the front of McAuley. You can come as much as you like. Please bring a full water bottle to each conditioning session. No fee. » Golf Incoming ninth-graders are welcome to join head coach Ernie Petri, staff and returning players during the summer starting June 2 and ending July 28. A detailed schedule will be given out at the incoming freshman athletic meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. No registration is necessary – come when you can – no experience is necessary.

Bring your own water bottle and clubs. Call Coach Petri at 662-9061 or 4786691 for further information.

Enrichment Camps

» Babysitting Campers will participate in the Red Cross Babysitting Course and will become certified after learning babysitting skills, first aid and CPR skills. Campers must be present all three days to receive certification. On June 10 and 11 camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon, and on June 12 camp will be 9 to 11 a.m.

Session I June 10 - 12; 9 a.m.- noon (11 a.m. on June 12); $65; Ages: 11 and older » Clay Make it, bake it, take it home. Stoneware clay

hand building methods are used. Campers will build, fire and glaze or paint projects to take home the same week. An “exhibit” of work for the last 30 minutes of the last day of class will take place in the art room.

Campers’ family and friends are invited.

Session I June 24-28; 9 a.m.-noon; $65; Grades: three-eight » High School Placement Test Prep Camp The HSPT is the test required for admission in all of the Cincinnati-based Archdiocesan schools.

The test is given in November of the student’s eight-grade year. Join others in preparation for this test. Academic content will be reviewed, study skills will be taught, and anxiety towards the test will be eased.

Session I July 8-12; 10 a.m.-noon; $60; Grade: Going into the eighth grade Session II July 8-12; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; $60; Grade: Going into the eighth grade » Show Choir (La Salle and McAuley) This year the school is offering a Show Choir Camp for all students grades five through eight to experience the high standards of excellence in music performance. The camp will be held at McAuley with a performance at the end of the week in the Performing Arts Center. Come and experience the magic of Show Choir Camp with Cindy Webb of La Salle and Mary White from McAuley.

Session I June 10-14; 9:30 a.m.-noon; $75; Grades: 5 - 8 » Little Pinners Girls will complete a fun project from the popular Pintrest website each day. The instructor will select the first four projects, which will range from headbands to recipes, but the girls will vote for the last day’s project.

Session I June 10-14; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; $65; Ages: 11-14 » Harry Potter Spend a week exploring the magical world of Harry Potter. Get sorted into a Hogwart’s House, buy a wand from Ollivander’s, play Quidditch, go on a quest for the Sorcerer’s Stone and more in this fun-filled, hands-on camp for all ages.

Session I June 17-21; 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; $65; Grades: 2 and up

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Session I June 10-14; 10 a.m.-noon; $65; Ages: 7-10

Outdoor Adventures: Horse, Pre-vet, Wild West

All horse camps are held at Cohron’s Chestnut Acres, 11590 Bank Road, Colerain Township. » Beginner Horse Camp This camp is for those who have little to no experience with horses. In addition to riding horses, campers will do “horsey” crafts and attend classes that teach them more about horses.

Session I June 24-28; 10 a.m.-noon; $150; Ages 5 and older » Intermediate Horse Camp This camp is for students who have attended other horse summer camps or those who have some experience with horses. We will do crafts and other activities in addition to riding. Snacks provided.

Session I July 8-12; 10 a.m.-noon; $150 » Advanced Horse Camp This camp is for those students who have been with us for a couple of seasons and would like more individualized attention.

Session I July 22-26; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $250

» Pre-Vet Camp Campers will learn about first aid for dogs, cats and horses. There will be lectures by vets, demonstrations by a farrier (blacksmith for the horses), and hands-on experiences.

Session I July 15-19; 10 a.m.-noon; $125; Ages 10 and older

» Wild West Camp This camp is designed for the cowboy or cowgirl who would like to experience life in the old west.

Campers will learn to pan for gold, rope, some horseback riding, and other fun activities. Snacks provided.

Session I Aug. 5-9; 10 a.m.-noon; $100; Ages 5-8

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DEATHS Sis Estes

Henry Estes, children Ken Estes, Peggy Osterman,brothers Leonard, William Issler.

Services were April 24 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements

by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Lawrence Church, 3680 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Frieda “Sis” Issler Estes, 91, died April 18.

Survived by son Larry Estes; grandchildren Larry Estes Jr., John, Jessica Osterman; Estes sisters Lucille Wolfensperger, Marcie Ritter; three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband

Mary Ann Hines Mary Ann Huber Hines, 72, died April 24. She was a teacher with Finneytown schools.

Survived by sister Marcella (Dick) Tabler; friends Kathy Rack, Lois Branno; cousin Gloria Comarata. PrecedHines ed in death by husband Donald Hines, parents Charles, Elsie Huber.

Services were April 27 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrange-

ments by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or Eldermount, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph, OH 45051.

ABOUT OBITUARIES Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 853-6262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 or pricing details.

Marjorie Langhorst Marjorie Folsom Langhorst, 75, died April 22.

Survived by daughter Lesia Langhorst; grandchildren Cindy (Rob) Rieman, Elizabeth (Jeff) Niehaus; great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Lexus, Savannah,

Kyleen, Carson; siblings Frances Touchton, Harold Folsom. Preceded in death by husband Thomas Langhorst, daughter Patricia Langhorst, parents

Thomas, Nona Folsom, brothers Dean, Noris Folsom.

Services were April 27 at Neidhard-Snow Funeral Home.

POLICE REPORTS CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5

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Arrests/citations

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local police department: » Springfield Township: Chief David Heimpold, 729-1300 » Mount Healthy: Chief Marc Waldeck, 728-3183 » Cincinnati District 5, Captain David Bailey, 569-8500 » North College Hill: Chief Gary Foust, 521-7171 » Greenhills: Chief Thomas Doyle, 825-2101 » Forest Park: Chief Phil Cannon, 595-5220.

Carlos D. Reed, born 1972, assault, domestic violence, 1905 Savannah Way, April 20.

Eric V. Vinegar, born 1968, drug abuse, possession of an open flask, possession of drug paraphernalia, 5900 Hamilton Ave., April 17.

Kevin D. Lawson, born 1968, grand theft auto, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 6135 Argus Road, April 20.

Kevin Williams, born 1983, breaking and entering, 1522 Wittekind Terrace, April 16.

Luke William Gatermann, born 1990, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs, 2345 W. North Bend Road, April 15.

Michael A. Terry, born 1967, domestic violence, 6020 Connecticut Court, April 20.

Michael Perry, born 1990, domestic violence, 5724 Hamilton Ave., April 21.

Preston L. King, born 1978, domestic violence, 5930 Piqua Ave., April 21.

William Lawson, born 1976, forgery, misuse of a credit card, 1375 Teakwood Ave., April 17.

Abner Santiago Carrero, born 1986, falsification, 4920 Hawaiian Terrace, April 18.

Alexus D. Gaines, born 1992, assault, 5844 Shadymist Lane, April 17.

Allen Lewis Mounce, born 1985,

assault, 2702 Hillvista Lane, April 18.

Cassondra R. Carpenter, born 1989, drug abuse, possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of drug paraphernalia, 5500 Colerain Ave., April 16.

Corday Murry, born 1993, aggravated armed robbery, felonious assault, 2520 Flanigan Court, April 15.

Erin A. Pullen, born 1992, assault, 5844 Shadymist Lane, April 17.

Henry Harris, born 1988, carrying concealed weapons, having a weapon under disability, receiving a stolen firearm, 5501 Colerain Ave., April 22.

Lana Lyons, born 1982, criminal trespassing, drug abuse, possession of drug abuse instruments, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2725 Hillvista Lane, April 15.

Melvin O. Gonzalez-Mendez, born 1980, possession of drug abuse instruments, 4920 Hawaiian Terrace, April 18.

Rebecca Baker, born 1963, criminal trespassing, 2735 Hillvista Lane, April 15.

Sam Howard, born 1980, theft, criminal damaging or endangering, simple assault, 2964 Highforest Lane, April 17.

Sarah Beth Gaylord, born 1989, criminal trespassing, 2725 Hillvista Lane, April 15.

Stacey A. Haynes, born 1963, drug abuse, possession of drug abuse instruments, 4962 Hawaiian Terrace, April 20.

Thomara McArthur, born 1986, criminal trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2735 Hillvista Lane, April 15.

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POLICE REPORTS Continued from Page B6

Incidents/reports Assault 2702 Hillvista Lane, April 14.

5101 Colerain Ave., April 14.

5101 Hawaiian Terrace, April 13.

5315 Eastknoll Court, April 14.

5844 Shadymist Lane, April 17.

Burglary 2365 W. North Bend Road, April 13.

6000 Monticello Ave., April 17.

2547 W. North Bend Road, April 17.

5317 Eastknoll Court, April 16.

5460 Bahama Terrace, April 12.

Criminal damaging/endangering 1401 Cedar Ave., April 11.

6006 Lantana Ave., April 15.

951 W. North Bend Road, April 12.

2606 Gracewood Ave., April 12.

2960 Highforest Lane, April 15.

2982 Highforest Lane, April 18.

5601 Colerain Ave., April 15.

5883 Monfort Hills Ave., April 16.

5899 Shadymist Lane, April 10.

Domestic violence Reported on Hawaiian Terrace, April 10.

Robbery 5084 Hawaiian Terrace, April 15.

Theft 1048 Springbrook Drive, April 11.

1198 W. Galbraith Road, April 12.

6230 Hamilton Ave., April 15.

6326 Savannah Ave., April 17.

951 W. North Bend Road, April 17.

2601 Chesterfield Court, April 12.

2982 Highforest Lane, April 18.

5305 Eastknoll Court, April 18.

5571 Colerain Ave., April 17.

FOREST PARK Arrests/citations Kenneth Oldefield, 40, 11409 Fiesta Court, domestic violence at 11409 Fiesta Court, April 9.

Kevin Hicks, 41, 1274 Waycross Road, possession of cocaine at 17 Dewdrop, April 10.

Juvenile female, 16, obstructing official business at Waycross and Winton roads, April 8.

Incidents/reports Assault Victim struck at 950 Glasgow, April 15.

Victim struck at 37 Northland Blvd., April 12.

Breaking and entering Copper of unknown value removed at 546 Waycross Road, April 13.

Criminal damaging Vehicle window damaged at 714 Carlsbad, April 13.

Vehicle window damaged at 901 Glasgow, April 12.

Post of unknown value removed at 680 W. Sharon Road, April 13.

Vehicle window damaged at 11452 Peaslee Lane, April 13.

Vehicle damaged at 906 Glasgow, April 12.

MAY 1, 2013 • HILLTOP PRESS • B7 Vehicle window damaged at 681 Carlsbad, April 12.

Window damaged at 11655 Hanover, April 10.

Window damaged at 11367 Lincolnshire, April 11.

Identity fraud Victim reported at 1320 Lemontree, April 14.

Theft Credit card removed at 12140 Hitchcock, April 15.

Reported at 625 Northland Blvd., April 13.

Nintendo DS valued at $70 removed at 825 Waycross Road, April 11.

MOUNT HEALTHY Arrests/citations Derrick Childs, 30, 1842 Kinney Ave., possession of drugs at 8070 Hamilton Ave., April 5.

Juvenile male, 17, drug abuse, drug paraphernalia at 7943 Clovernook Ave., April 12.

Incidents/reports Burglary Screen damaged in window at 8515 Seward, March 31.

NORTH COLLEGE HILL Arrests/citations Aimee Bolton, 29, 513 Oak St., theft at 7132 Hamilton Ave., April 10.

Incidents/reports Criminal damaging Tires slashed while on vehicle at 2010 W. Galbraith, April 6.

Victim reported at 210 W. Galbraith Road, April 7.

Identity theft Victim reported at 7005 Hamilton Ave., April 10.

Robbery Victim threatened and purse and contents of unknown value removed at 6951 LaBoiteaux, April 9.

Theft Victim reported credit card removed at 1510 Balfour Lane, April 2.

Merchandise of unknown value removed at 7142 Dodgeon Court, April 3.

Credit card removed and used without consent at 1646 W. Galbraith, April 1.

Unauthorized charges made at 7132 Hamilton Ave., April 4.

Vehicle removed at 1491 Balfour Lane, April 6.

Vehicle removed at 7164 Cloverwood, April 8.

Reported at 1580 Goodman Ave., April 4.

Vehicle damaged Victim reported at W. Galbraith Road, April 8.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Daniel Bouldin, 26, 2631 Walden Glen Circle, obstructing at Hamilton and Springdale, March 25.

Gerald Bouldin, 57, 5460 Bahama Terrace, obstructing at

Hamilton and Springdale, March 25.

Tenesia Tharpe, 25, 2135 Pompano Circle, falsification at 10948 Hamilton Ave., March 28.

Brittany Suber, 21, 1540 Wesleyan Drive, falsification at 10948 Hamilton Ave., March 28.

Lapaula Baber, 25, 1594 Pleasant Run Drive, assault at 1580 Pleasant Run Drive, March 28.

Alicia Lyons, 29, 4776 Bloor Ave., drug abuse at 1341 McClure, March 29.

Juvenile male, 16, burglary at 8831 Daly Road, March 30.

Juvenile male, 16, burglary at 8831 Daly Road, March 30.

Jonathon Campbell, 27, 190 Wexford, drug paraphernalia at Shuman and Hempstead, March 31.

Theresa Grace, 43, 1317 Aldrich Ave., criminal damaging at 1296 Aldrich, April 1.

Shawn Youngblood, 45, 1317 Aldrich Ave., criminal damaging at 1296 Aldrich, April 1.

Robert Gruebmeyer, 25, 546 Fleming Road, criminal damaging at 546 Fleming Road, April 3.

Lamarcus Bland, 29, 433 Hawthorn, drug abuse at North Bend Road, April 3.

Nathan Smith, 18, 671 Jackson Street, assault, disorderly conduct at 8500 Cottonwood, April 3.

Kee’Shay O’Neal, 18, 8215 Galbraith Pointe, assault, disorderly conduct at 8500 Cottonwood, April 3.

Juvenile female, 16, assault, disorderly conduct at 8500 Cottonwood, April 3.

Nikko Smith, 19, 1135 Congress Ave., assault, disorderly conduct at 8500 Cottonwood, April 3.

Kristen Ellis, 19, 9448 Beech Drive, menacing at 9448 Beech Drive, April 4.

Terrell Arnold, 24, 1014 Grand, assault at 10844 Sprucehill Drive, April 4.

Ludie Reid, 42, 801 Smiley, domestic at 1543 Pleasant Run Drive, April 6.

Justin Clark, 22, 4910 Hubble Road, operating vehicle intoxicated at Hamilton Avenue, April 9.

Juvenile female, 12, domestic at 8760 Grenada, April 9.

Benjamin Kelly, 25, 956 Chesterdale Circle, falsification at 10948 Hamilton Ave., April 9.

Juvenile male, 17, disorderly conduct at 1142 Seymour, April 9.

Brian Young, 31, 2756 Windon Drive, obstructing official business at 10964 Hamilton Ave., April 9.

Benjamin Israel, 19, 8728 Grenada, obstructing at 1400 Meredith Drive, April 9.

Tariq Sanders, 20, 6201 Ridge Acres, falsification at 10948 Hamilton Ave., April 10.

Hollie Jackson, 47, 11029 Quailridge, drug paraphernalia at Vine Street, April 10.

Juvenile male, 17, domestic at 1620 Miles Road, April 10.

Lamont Snell, 40, 8911 Fontaine-

bleau, disorderly conduct at 8911 Fontainebleau Terrace, April 11.

Cee Larkin, 19, 10835 Spruce Hill Drive, burglary at 10942 Crystal Hill Court, April 11.

Steven Ward, 21, 10922 Birchridge Drive, burglary at 10942 Crystal Hill Court, April 11.

Kelvin Dumas, 23, 53 Beechtree Drive, domestic at 8222 Galbraith Pointe, April 11.

Charles Chambers, 28, 13 Glendale, carrying concealed weapon at 8441 Vine Street, April 13.

Demetrio Olalde, 42, 11003 Quailwood Drive, operating vehicle intoxicated at 10749 Hamilton Ave., April 13.

Incidents/reports Arson Vehicle set on fire at 2313 Aquarius Drive, April 1.

Assault Victim struck at 10814 Hamilton Ave., March 20.

Assault, theft Victim struck at 10814 Hamilton Ave., March 28.

Breaking and entering Credit card removed at 1210 Compton Road, April 1.

Vacant residence entered at 1248 Section Road, April 2.

Firearms, jewelry of unknown value removed residence at 2100 Galloway, April 3.

Burglary Residence entered and cash, credit card, jewelry of unknown value removed at 11991 Mill Road, March 25.

Residence entered and kindle, PSP, camera, jewelry 2,000 removed at 9820 McKelvey Road, March 25.

Residence entered and game system, clothing and debit card removed at 1397 Meredith Drive, March 26.

Residence entered at 8831 Daly, March 30.

Residence entered at 2030 Mistyhill Drive, April 3.

Residence entered and tools and gun valued at $600 removed at 9489 Sherborn Drive, April 1.

Residence entered and games, currency of unknown value removed at 2054 Roosevelt Ave., April 9.

Child endangering Victim reported at 8421 Winton Road, April 8.

Criminal damaging Victim reported vehicle damaged at 2135 Trapp Court, March 26.

Vehicles damaged at 9601 Winton Road, March 29.

Vehicle damaged at 9025 Daly, April 5.

Vehicle damaged at 1399 Randomhill Road, April 6.

Vehicle damaged at 1572 Pleasant Run Drive, April 6.

Vehicle damaged at 1913 Roosevelt Ave., April 6.

Siding of unknown value removed at 8273 Daly Road, April 8.

Victim reported at 1691 Brightview Drive, April 10.

Domestic Victim reported at Fancycab

Street, April 1.

Reported at Roosevelt Ave., April 5.

Victim reported at Grenada Drive, April 9.

Identity theft Victim reported at 443 Tipton, March 29.

Victim reported at 10567 Toulon Drive, April 3.

Victim reported at 1124 Heatherstone Drive, April 6.

Victim reported at 12058 Gaylord Drive, April 8.

Victim reported at 9548 Crestbrook Drive, April 9.

Misuse of credit card Victim reported at 8330 Mockingbird Lane, April 8.

Passing bad checks Victim reported at 8601 Winton Road, March 29.

Victim reported at 8151 Winton Road, March 28.

Robbery Victim threatened and wallet of unknown value removed at 100952 Hamilton Ave., April 6.

Theft License plate removed at 11786 Hamilton Ave., March 22. iPod valued at $220 removed at 1574 Pleasant Run Drive, March 22.

Credit card removed at 2121 Garfield Ave., March 27.

Bath towels valued at $32 removed at 15 Mary Ave., March 27.

Reported at 9968 Hamilton Ave., March 28.

Reported at 8455 Winton Road, March 29.

Purse and jewelry valued at $920 removed at 8693 Desoto, March 30.

Debit card removed and used without consent at 9850 Shellbark Lane, March 28.

Vehicle and tools of unknown value removed at 912 Galbraith Road, April 3. iPhone of unknown value removed at 8512 Winton Road, April 4.

Stereo speakers, receiver and currency valued at $860 removed at 177 Caldwell Drive, April 8.

Speaker and amp valued at $700 removed from vehicle at 6733 Bryn Mawr Drive, April 7.

Shoes valued at $130 removed at 1802 Clayburn Circle, April 8.

Cell phone valued at $100 removed at Cabot and Madeleine, April 8.

Reported at 9167 Winton Road, April 9.

Fishing rod valued at $100 removed at 534 Fleming Road, April 9.

Laptop valued at $700 removed at 1537 Pleasant Run Drive, April 9.

Ladder valued at $150 removed at 2081 Sevenhills Drive, April 7.

Vehicle removed at 992 Huffman Court, April 11.

Purse and contents of unknown value removed at 10040 Daly Road, April 11.

AC unit valued at $2,000 removed at 1559 Meredith Drive, April 12.

REAL ESTATE COLLEGE HILL

1098 Addice Way: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Brown, Willie; $26,000.

1097 Archland Drive: Cincinnati Premier Homes LLC to Romine, Dante D.; $95,000.

6102 Belleair Place: ASE Investment Group Ltd. to Sears, Marianne; $60,900.

7945 Bobolink Drive: Jones, Roger L. to Fannie Mae; $52,000.

1532 Elkton Place: Fannie Mae to The Flipping Sisters LLC; $14,000.

6118 Kingsford Drive: Thomas-Napier, Kimberly L. to Bank of America NA; $40,000.

5922 Lantana Ave.: Nationstar Mortgage LLC to Ramineni, Hari; $23,500.

1415 Oak Knoll Drive: Honschopp, Albert C. & Nancy A. to Simmons, Eric J. Jr.; $115,000.

6205 Savannah Ave.: Powell, Brelan to Wells Fargo Bank NA; $40,000.

6307 Cary Ave.: Bunker, Heidi A. to Nunemaker, Heidi; $170,000.

5741 Kenneth Ave.: XLT Limited Partnership to Jones, John Tr.; $15,000.

5717 Nahant Ave.: Fannie Mae to Wehman, Bernhardt; $40,000.

5911 Cary Ave.: Ayya, Nalini to Johnson, Rafeal K.; $73,732.

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B8 • HILLTOP PRESS • MAY 1, 2013

West Siders taking part in Comic Con

Comic book fans assemble. It’s time for the first Comic Con from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in the atrium at the Main Library, on Vie Street downtown.

The library is joining forces with Arcadian Comics & Games and the Friends of the Public Library to present an afternoon filled with a comic book swap, booths, a comic book exhibit, a panel discussion with writers and illustrators, the Comic Con Drawing Contest award ceremony, the opportunity to take pictures with your favorite characters (Stormtroopers, Mandalorian Mercs, XMen characters and more), and free comic books in celebration of Free Comic Book Day.

Call 513-369-6900 or visit cincinnatilibrary.org.

Panel discussion is at 1:30 p.m. in the Reading Garden Lounge includes: » Moderator Jeff Seuss – is the librarian at the Cincinnati Enquirer, where he also writes about local history. He lives with his wife and daughter in West Price Hill. He has written comics for Animaniacs and Ben 10 at DC Comics, and leads a graphic novel group at the Mercantile Library. His fiction has been published in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” from Pocket Books, and “Torn Realities” and “Mon Coeur Mort” from Post Mortem Press. » David Michael Beck – has been a professional

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State University, The American Academy of Art, and The Chicago Academy of Fine Art. He lives in White Oak. » Chris Charlton – Owner of Assailant Comics and the writer of Binary Gray » Tim Fuller – Local illustrator: Hooha Comics, Twelve-Way with Cheese, and Zombie Marge web comic, a finalist for the 2012 S.P.A.C.E. award for best webcomic » Ken Henson – teaches drawing techniques at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. His work has appeared on book covers for Allyn & Bacon, Inc., Blaze-VOX, Forklift Ink, Longman, Kayelle Press, Prentice Hall, and Waveland Press and his comics have been published by Alternacomics, Fanatic Press, Young American Comics, Frameworks, and others. Hensonm has his MFA in painting from the University of Cincinnati, and his BFA in painting from Eastern Kentucky University. Awards he has won include The Chautauqua Institution Award in the 46th National Exhibition of American Art at The Chautauqua

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Henson was a finalist in the fourth annual Miami University Young Painters’ Competition for the William and Dorothy Yeck Award. He lives in Covedale » Mike Maydak – Local illustrator: The Blackbeard Legacy and 1782: the Year of Blood » Tony Moore – Local illustrator: The Walking Dead, Deadpool, Battle Pope, etc. » Carol Tyler – Local artist, writer, and professor. She is the recipient of an Eisner award and her latest graphic novel, You’ll Never Know: Soldier’s Heart, made TIME.com’s “cosmic comics” list. Her credits include A Graphic Memoir, Drawn & Quarterly, Late Bloomer, You’ll Never Know, etc. Her comic strip Tomatoes appears in Cincinnati Magazine. » Brian Williams – Local creator and writer at Raven Hammer Comics.

Credits include Lucius Hammer) The Main Library is at 800 Vine St. Call 513-3696900 or visit www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

The Friends of the Public Library Shop will be open during Comic Con. Merchandise available includes graphic novels, superhero toys and games, and superherothemed Mighty Wallets (pictured left).

Presenting partners: Friends of the Public Library, and Arcadian Comics & Games.