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Man of the Year
Loveland’s Martin Schickel received the Det 3 Foundation “Man of the Year” award. The “giant pat on the back” was earned by Schickel for his support of Det 3 Foundation since its founding. The foundation focuses on serving and supporting American soldiers and Marine combat units in Iraq and Afghanistan. His support of the foundation from the outset made him stand out. SEE LIFE, B1
Back in the swing
With fierce determination, Ryan Korengel focuses on the baseball. The 14-year-old’s skill is remarkable, considering that he nearly died in 2008, that his doctors said he might never walk again and that half of his eyesight is gone forever. SEE STORY, A2
Pipeline problems
Last year, Loveland Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber brought in an architectural company to study the water and fire flow in Camp Dennison. The results of the study showed that the water flow needed to fight fires, or fire flow, was insufficient and that the entire system is in need of repair because of aging pipes. SEE STORY, A5
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The state has moved a step closer to renaming the portion of Ohio 48 that runs through Loveland after a Marine and Loveland High School graduate killed last October in Afghanistan. The Ohio Senate earlier this month passed a bill that includes naming the road “Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Highway” – something the Ohio House of Representatives did last fall. The bill next goes to the governor to sign. The governor’s office has not yet received the bill from the legislature, said Amanda Wurst, a spokeswoman for the governor. Once the governor signs the bill, the Ohio Department of Transportation will make and install new signs on Ohio 48 with Mitchell’s name. Mitchell’s father, Steve Mitchell of Cary, N.C., said he and his wife, Connie, are proud to have their son honored. “Naming part of Rt. 48 through Loveland is a way to honor and respect Seth’s service and to recognize the impact his life had and continues to have in the Loveland community,” Steve Mitchell said. Seth Mitchell was killed in a helicopter collision while on duty
Capt. Seth Mitchell in Afghanistan last Oct. 26. He was part of the Marine Corp HMLA 367 Scarface Unit, deployed from Camp Pendleton, Ca, and piloted an AH-1 Super Cobra helicopter. Mitchell was a 1997 graduate of Loveland High School, where he was elected president of his senior class, played football, ran track and was involved with Student Venture, the high school arm of Campus Crusade for Christ. After high school, Mitchell enrolled in Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., participating in a ROTC program in which he transitioned in to the Marine Corps in 2001. Mitchell went on to serve tours in Iraq, Okinawa and Haiti.
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Portions of Ohio 48 in Loveland are expected to be renamed the “Captain Seth Mitchell Memorial Highway” in honor of the Loveland High School graduate killed in Afghanistan last fall.
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Scott Wisby is Loveland’s new public works director. Wisby brings nearly 15 years of public works experience to the job – including more than two years as Loveland’s deputy public works director. He succeeds Larry Moreland, who retires this year after more than 13 years with the city. “While the city will certainly miss Larry Moreland’s seasoned leadership, we wish him the best in his retirement and we are lucky to have someone as skilled as Scott Wisby in place and ready to take over,” City Manager Tom Carroll said. “Scott is the perfect choice, a highly-respected, motivated team leader who will walk the extra mile to serve Loveland’s residents and continue to improve the public works department.” Wisby, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope, ran the day-to-day operations of the public works department throughout 2009, “giving him the hands-on
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“Scott is the perfect choice, a highly-respected, motivated team leader who will walk the extra mile to serve Loveland’s residents and continue to improve the public works department.”
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experience and familiarity with the city, its residents and the community’s infrastructure,” Carroll said. “During his time in Loveland, Scott has overseen numerous capital projects ranging from waterline replacements to road resurfacing to park renovations. “He also led the city’s response to two snow emergencies, a flood which blocked State Route 48 and the recovery from Hurricane Ike in September of 2008,” Carroll said. Moreland has more than 30 years’ of public-works experience;
Loveland tapped him for the city’s top public works post, then called public works superintendent, in 2003. Carroll said Moreland is leaving the department in good shape, having spent six years improving equipment and training. “His most notable accomplishments include the construction of the new public works garage and the second salt storage dome, as well as upgrading the quality and versatility of the city’s fleet,” Carroll said.
AMS Construction is moving to Symmes Township. The Symmes Township Board of Trustees approved the underground utilities construction company for a 50 percent tax abatement over 10 years as part of the Community Reinvestment Area. AMS Construction will move to 10670 Loveland-Madeira Road from Blue Ash Road in Sycamore Township. The community reinvestment area was established to encourage businesses to move to Symmes Township. Stacey Dietrich from Hamilton County Development said the owners of the building will invest around $1.57 million in the 6,800 square foot building, with $350,000 spent on renovation. Dietrich said the company has 160 employees, and plans to add 25 over the next three years. The tax abatement was approved on the conditions that Symmes Township is included on both signage and in the address and that the business could not be annexed during the 10-year abatement period. No date was set for the move.
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The Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of Symmes Township for the year ending Dec. 31, 2009, is complete and available for public inspection at the township administration building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A copy of the report can be provided upon request. Any questions call 683-6644.
Grants available
The Loveland Arts Council is accepting applications for 2010 Continuing Education Grants. Cash awards are to be used towards continued study and/or dues for professional societies, where workshops are available. Grants are available to artists who are members of The Loveland Arts Council. Applications are accepted on a continuing basis, however funds are limited. Awards are up to $250 per artist. Please go to www.lovelandartscouncil.org to download the application.
Talking foreclosures
Join your neighbors for insight and information about the changes in our community. A program is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, St. Columban Church School Library, 896 Oakland Road (Route 48), Loveland. This forum will address the extremely high foreclosure rate in Greater Cincinnati and
why this is such an important issue for all homeowners! Learn: • how to avoid predatory home mortgages; • how foreclosure affects community services and schools; • what to do to avoid a foreclosure and where to turn for help; • how to be an advocate for your neighborhood. The forum is presented by Working In Neighborhoods and Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Catholic Social Action Parish Collaborative and the St. Columban Peace and Justice Committee.
Loveland Schools Mega Reunion 2011
The Loveland Schools Foundation is sponsoring a megareunion Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2, 2011. The Mega Reunion is open to anyone who has attended Loveland Schools at any time. The reunion committee is now collecting contact information for all students and needs your help. Please send your contact information consisting of name, address, city, state, ZIP code, phone number, and E-mail to LSF@lovelandschools.org.
Class of 1960 meets
Loveland High School Class of 1960 is holding its 50th class reunion in July. We are missing two classmates: Patricia Hamblin Sizemore and Rudolfo Siciliano. Please send any contact information to LSF@lovelandschools.org.
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The remarkable comeback of Ryan Korengel The amazing recovery of Ryan Korengel, 13, continues following life threatening injuries he suffered when a tree limb snapped and hit him on a golf course in September 2008. He now rehabilitates awith the help of a personal trainer, Chindea Warner (shown here), to restore leg and arm strength. He also takes batting practice, under the watchful eye of his father and Jack Kuzniczci.
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With fierce determination, Ryan Korengel focuses on the baseball. He swings, using only his right arm. His sawed-off bat meets the ball with a crack. He does it over and over, rarely missing. The 14-year-old Madeira Middle School student’s skill is remarkable, considering that he nearly died in 2008, that his doctors said he might never walk again and that half of his eyesight is gone forever. When the remnants of Hurricane Ike struck Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky on Sept. 14, 2008, Ryan was on a Newtown golf course with three friends. Like the rest of the region, he was caught off guard when winds swelled to 84 mph. His ordeal was publicized in a January 2009 Enquirer story. That afternoon, a tree limb snapped and hit him on the head, shattering half of his skull. The accident left him with extensive and permanent damage. Since he’s always loved baseball and golf, sports have become a powerful motivator for Ryan’s rehabilitation. Besides traditional therapy at school and two mornings a week at a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center site at the Drake Center, Ryan goes to Fitness 3K in Loveland once a week for batting practice and boxing lessons. Doing what he loves helps break the monotony of therapy, while helping him improve balance, strength and coordination. “I slip sometimes and call
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it ‘therapy,’ said his father, Don Korengel of Madeira. “He despises the word, ‘therapy.’ This really isn’t therapy to him. This is fun.” Despite his physical challenges, Ryan earned a spot on his school’s golf team this past fall. Again, swinging with only his right arm, he was among the top four scorers during tryouts. Before the accident, Ryan used his left arm for sports and his right arm for everything else. That’s when teachers nominated him for a national “Yes, I Can!” award from the Council for Exceptional Children, based in Arlington, Va. Each year, the council honors 27 children with disabilities who excel. He will accept his awardin Nashville, Tenn., April 23. “I don’t think he ever gives himself enough credit for how hard he’s worked,” said his mother, Shelly Korengel. “He doesn’t think anything he’s done so far has been special.” To appreciate just how special Ryan is, one has to understand how far he’s come since he stood on the
eighth hole at Little Miami Golf Center that September day. Ryan and an angel he didn’t know exchanged waves. Moments later, she saw the limb - estimated at 6 inches in diameter and about 20 feet long - fall. The angel, playing an adjoining hole, turned out to be Dr. Deb Fritz of Indian Hill, a rheumatologist who has also done emergency room work. “When she got to him, he was blue. His face was down into the grass ... he wasn’t breathing,” Don said. (Fritz has since become a good friend of the family.) The Korengels waited anxiously during five heart-wrenching hours of surgery at Cincinnati Children’s, in which one-third of Ryan’s blood supply was replaced. When it was over, the Korengels asked the neurosurgeon about his prognosis. “He said if your child makes it through the evening, there’s a strong probability he’ll be paralyzed on the left side of his body,” Don said. Ryan’s left side was, indeed, paralyzed, but he has recovered enough that he can walk. He had to learn again how to swallow, sit up, walk and speak. His left arm is mostly immobile. For part of each day, he wears bands on his left arm and left leg. The bands give him an electrical charge to try to stimulate movement. He cannot see anything left of center with either eye. Half of his skull is made of titanium. Still, Ryan keeps a positive outlook. “That’s probably one of the strangest things about his recovery. He really never has hit rock bottom,” Shelly said. “He’s never had a day where he feels sorry for himself.” Ryan has undergone five surgeries, spent 80 days hospitalized and essentially missed seventh grade. He is at school full time but is not taking a full load
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of classes, because he does some therapy at school. Teachers are combining his seventh and eighth grade years to prepare him for high school. Jean Wykoff, a speech language pathologist at Madeira Middle School, said Ryan has made great progress. “It’s because of his parents and his drive to succeed,” Wykoff said. “He doesn’t complain about anything. He’s been an inspiration to everybody that’s around him.” Outside of school, Ryan spends a half-hour boxing and training with Chideha Warner, trainer and owner of Fitness 3K, then gets into the batting cage with Jack Kuzniczci, Madeira High School’s baseball coach. The first practice after the accident, Ryan came in a wheelchair. That night, he ended up sitting on the edge of a bench and hitting LiteFlight softballs off a tee. When Ryan got his titanium skull, Kuzinczki started pitching baseballs. “He started to drive the ball off the back screen, which is pretty hard to do,” Kuzinczki said. What’s kept Ryan going during this difficult time? “God. Knowing if I do good I can play golf. Megan,” Ryan said. Megan is his supportive 17-year-old sister, a senior at Madeira High School. Added his father: “I would always describe Ryan as being sort of religious. This certainly has brought out more of a faith and spiritual side of Ryan ... I think when things are sort of out of your control, what else do you have?” Ryan’s attitude has also helped his recovery. “The one thing that defines him right now - and I mean this in a good way he really doesn’t care what other people think,” Don said. “He focuses on the things he wants to get done, and he finds a way to get them done. “He doesn’t dwell on the things that he can’t do.”
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Loveland dentist Dr. Drake T. Tollefson will donate dental services for about 40 kids in need at his office Monday, Feb. 22. The children selected to participate are coming from Loveland Elementary School and Pattison Elementary School located in Milford. The one-day dental program is part of the national “Give Kids a Smile” program designed to provide some desperately needed oral health services to many chil-
dren across the country. The program is described as more of a wake-up call than a cureall for chilTollefson dren suffering from the “silent epidemic” of untreated dental disease. “It is simply unacceptable that thousands of children in the 21st Century America suffer needlessly from untreated dental disease,” is the clear message from the American Dental Association.
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Tollefson and his staff of hygienists and assistants know a one-day event is not enough. The ADA knows dentists can’t solve the oral health access crisis alone. For one day though, they’ll do some cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants and maybe a few fillings where needed as time allows. Blue Chip Cookie Co. and Skyline Chili in Love-
land will even be providing some treats for the kids too. “Dr. Tollefson and his staff are donating their time,” said Paula Kessler, who works in the office and helped organize the event. “Patty Weaver, Connie Wanstrath, Diana Ackman, Karen Davis and I will all be there. It’s a way for us to make a little difference in Loveland.”
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Eleven of Clermont County’s 14 townships are working together to save money on electric. The counties, through the Clermont County Township Association, were able to purchase electricity in a discount electric buying program offered by Duke Energy Retail Sales. Johnna Reeder, spokeswoman Duke Energy, said energy, like many products, is cheaper in bulk. “You get a more competitive price if you buy a larger volume, just like anything you buy in bulk,” Reeder said. The Clermont County Township Association is an organization made up of the trustees and fiscal officers of each of the county’s 14 townships. The group meets once a month to exchange ideas and discuss issues. Former township associ-
ation President Tom Dix said the idea to buy the electric as a group instead of as individual townships came about after the county entered a similar program. “(Clermont County Director of Facilities) Wade Grabowski did this for the county and he shared that information with us,” Dix said. The Clermont County Township Association purchased 5,873,000 kilowatts of electric from Duke Energy Retail Sales Representative Dan Zeigler. Franklin and Jackson townships did not participate because of low energy usage and Tate Township is bound by a contract for electricity with the village of Bethel, Dix said. Dix said the energy purchased will be used to power township-owned properties such as fire houses, streetlights and township offices. “This will save about 15 percent on electric bills. In a
period of reduction in revenues, it’s very important to save some money where you can,” Dix said. Current Clermont County Township Association President Lee Cornett said this is not only a way for the township’s to save money, but also an example of how working together can benefit all townships. “This is a really good example of the townships working together and working with the county. It saved the local governments a lot of money,” Cornett said. “We (the association) are active in the fact that we want to try to make things better for our residents and save money.” “There are things can do as a group that we can’t do alone,” Cornett said. Cornett said the township association is considering looking into going in together on other projects and purchases, such as buying salt and fuel.
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Aging pipes, fire flow are concerns in Camp Dennison By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com
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Cactus Lakes LLC recently sold six properties to Heartwood Builders LLC and two properties to Tht Investments LLC on Geromes Way in Symmes Township. The properties are all a part of the Hearthstone Estates, a 36-acre residential development that includes 14 falls home sites, 22 estate home sites and 13 lifestyle home sites. Calls were not returned from the local number provided. More information can be found about the sites at www.hearthstoneestates.net.
Libertarian Party comes to Clermont County By Kellie Geist kgeist@communitypress.com
When Barry Cox woke up Nov. 5, 2008, he was tired of voting against candidates. Fed-up with both the Republicans and the Democrats, Cox started looking for another party. He found his place with the Libertarian Party. “In my heart, they stood for everything I believed in,” said Cox of Union Township. “I was following the party on the Internet and, before I joined, they would make reference to the party in Hamilton, Butler and Warren counties.” “I sent a blind e-mail out asking if there was an organization in Clermont County because I wanted to help out,” Cox said. Since the answer was “no,” Cox decided he would work to bring the party to Clermont County. Now the self-proclaimed “recovering Republican” is working to spread the word. The Libertarian Party, which was founded in 1971, is the third largest political party in the country. The party has their own candidates, primary and ballot and members believe in smaller government, lower taxes and more personal freedom. Cox said this a great time
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to introduce another party in Clermont County because many voters are dissatisfied with the status quo. “It’s perfect because there are a lot of people out there who are disenchanted with the other two big parties. There are a whole lot of people who are just sick and tired with them,” Cox said. Right now the Clermont County Libertarian Party is just a party of one, but Cox is hoping he’ll find others who will be willing to run as candidates, work elections for candidates and volunteer for the party itself. Since there is not a major partisan election until 2012, Cox is preparing to rally-up candidates for school board members, township trustees, county commissioners and the state legislature. “It’s going to be really exciting to see an ‘L’ next to a name on the ballot instead
of an ‘R’ or a ‘D,’” Cox said. “We’re not trying to fool anyone, it’s going to take a while to get people in office, but believe me it will happen.” Ann Leech, vice chair of the Ohio Libertarian Party Executive Committee said it’s important for all voters to have options. “It’s important for there to be a Libertarian option on the ballot so voters don’t have to choose between Republican and Democrat. They can choose fiscal conservatism and freedom in their personal relationships,” Leech said. “That’s the kind of choice we can offer them.” Anyone who would like to join the Libertarian Party should e-mail Cox at Barry.cox@lpo.org or call him at 708-4332. For more information about the party, visit www.lpo.org or www.lp.org.
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“Now is the time when we’ve got to get involved somehow and advocate for our residents.” Ken Bryant Symmes Township Board of Trustees Township Administrator Gerald Beckman have talked with Indian Hill officials about updating the system, but said they do not have the funds to contribute to the reconstruction of a water system. Indian Hill Water Works is responsible for supplying water for the Camp Dennison residents, but is not
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Last year, Loveland Symmes Fire Chief Otto Huber brought in Burgess and Niple, an architectural company to study the water and fire flow in Camp Dennison. The results of the study showed that the water flow needed to fight fires, or fire flow, was insufficient and that the entire system is in need of repair because of aging pipes. Huber also said that the current system shuts down water for the entire area when there is a problem in one spot. Huber said there is no imminent danger for Camp Dennison residents and that the fire flow is at the minimum requirement. “I would just like to see it bumped up,” Huber said. The upgrade of the system would make it a looped system that would allow for continuous water flow. Huber and Symmes
obligated to provide water flow for the fire department. Indian Hill Water Works and Hamilton County are in contract negotiations for providing water to residents. Symmes Township Trustee Ken Bryant said the township should be able to review the contract and have conditions of repairing the pipe system written into the contract. He said his main concern is the residents who are affected by the aging pipes. “Now is the time when we’ve got to get involved somehow and advocate for our residents,” Bryant said. The project is estimated to cost $126,000. Beckman said he and Huber will meet with Hamilton County Public Works officials to look at engineering costs. Once the engineering is complete, the township can apply for a block grant from the county that could help pay for the construction costs on the system.
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CCDS Academic Team advances to regionals 43 and CCDS 46, CHCA 31. In the final match, a three-way contest, the final score was CCDS 51, Indian Hill 34, Summit 23. The CCDS win qualifies them for the Ohio State Regional Tournament on April 24. Last year’s team placed second in that tournament and qualified as one of the eight teams to compete in the state tournament in Columbus. While two strong players from last year’s team graduated, this year’s team may be even stronger, according to coaches CCDS Upper School math teacher Robert Plummer and CCDS Upper School Modern Language Department chair, Dr. Jeanette Hecker of Miami Township. Both have high hopes as the team advances to the regionals.
The Cincinnati Country Day School Academic Team recently competed in the annual tournament of the Cincinnati Academic League, winning preliminary matches against Wyoming High School and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. CCDS gained ground as each match went along and posted impressive streaks in the lightning round. The team of Will Portman (Terrace Park), Xanni Brown (Indian Hill), Sebastian Koochaki (Loveland), Allison Lazarus (Hyde Park) and Kevin Baxter (Loveland) were impressive, answering questions quickly on a broad range of topics, from literature to science. Scores for the preliminary rounds were CCDS 51, Wyoming
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The CCDS Academic team recently competed in the annual tournament of the Cincinnati Academic League. They now advance to Regionals. Team members include, first row from left, CCDS math teacher and coach Bob Plummer (Batavia), Micaela Mullee (Anderson Township) and Marzieh Mirzamani (Covedale); second row, Xanni Brown (Indian Hill), Sebastian Koochaki (Loveland), Cody Pomeranz (Indian Hill), Robert Park (Loveland) and Kevin Baxter (Loveland); third row, Jessup Smith (Williamsburg), Joey Fritz (Hyde Park), Will Portman (Terrace Park) and Kevin McSwiggen (Blue Ash). Not pictured, Meg Lazarus, Allison Lazarus, Holly Dayton, Mitchell Cruey.
Moeller’s Main Event auction celebrates 25th anniversary couple. Honorary co-chairs for the Main Event’s “Silver Anniversary” are Tom and Liz Knipper (Loveland) and Dan and Kris Neyer (Pleasant Ridge). The Main Event relies heavily on hundreds of volunteers, sponsors, current and past parents, alumni and the business community for support. “The level of commitment to providing a quality Catholic edu-
This year marks the “Silver Anniversary” of Moeller High School’s premier fundraiser, the Main Event Charity Auction. On April 17, more than 550 people will gather at the Savannah Center in West Chester Township to celebrate the event. The evening will begin with Mass at 4:30 p.m. and includes live and silent auctions, raffles and dinner. Cost of admission is $250 per
cation to the young men in the Cincinnati area indicated by the hundreds of volunteers involved with the Main Event overwhelms me,” says Marcia Lechner, Main Event coordinator. “We couldn’t do it without them.” After volunteering for several years with the event’s past director Debbie Geiger, this is Lechner’s first year to coordinate the entire event. “With Geiger’s continued sup-
port in her new position as advancement director at Moeller, we were able to pick up and run,” Lechner said. “We have lots of new ideas for this year’s event and are excited to be celebrating 25 years of the Main Event. You won’t want to miss out on the fun.” “The Main Event is always an enjoyable event, while raising needed funds for tuition assistance,” Geiger said. “Additionally,
the educational enhancement fund provides necessary monies to continually improve the quality of the programs and facilities provided to our students.” Those interested in attending, sponsoring or donating to the Main Event can visit www.Moeller.org. Reservations can also be made by calling Main Event assistant Betsy Morgan at 791-1680, ext. 1303.
SCHOOLS NOTES Scholarships
Applications are being accepted for the Alan R. Brookes Aspiring Teacher Award, an annual award of the Loveland Elementary School PTA as a tribute to Alan R. Brookes who served as principal at the school prior to his retirement. The award is presented to a Loveland High School graduating senior pursuing a four-year college degree in the field of education. The $1,000 scholarship is non-renewable and the money will be disbursed directly to the recipient at the Loveland High School Awards Program in May. Applications, which must be accompanied by the essay “I want to become a teacher because…” and two recommendations (one academic and one of the student’s choice), are due by Wednesday, March 24. For an application or more information, contact Loveland Elementary PTA chair Katie Bontrager at DrB04@hotmail.com.
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Seven Hills School seniors, from left, Sarah Kloepper of Loveland, Bryan Romaine of Maineville and Ainsley McWilliams of East Walnut Hills have been named candidates in the 2010 Presidential Scholars Program. Presidential Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the 2010 Presidential Scholars in May.
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Moeller High School has admitted several students into the Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Chapter of the National Honor Society. They are, from left: front row, Dominic Geraci (Blue Ash), John Westerkamp (Loveland), Buddy Naber (Montgomery), Daniel Lang (Mason), Zach McKaig (Sharonville) and Nick Lefke (Kenwood); back row, Alex Stagge (Kenwood), John Harbaugh (Kenwood), Ross Geiger (Loveland), Alex Parra (Madeira) and Brendan Holmes (Loveland). Not pictured, Alex Naber (Montgomery).
COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list
President’s list
Matthew Speck has been named to the 2009 autumn quarter dean’s list at Columbus State Community College. He is from Loveland.
Mara K. Krill has been named to the 2009 fall semester president’s list at Coastal Carolina University. She is from Loveland.
Jenny Klein has been named to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. She is from Loveland.
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Alexandra Leamy has been named to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list at Trinity University. She is from Loveland.
Benjamin Chan has received a bachelor of science from Missouri University of Science & Technology. He is from Loveland. • Ohio University – David Haines, Katherine Schroeder and Amy Smith.
Applications are being accepted for the Loveland Elementary PTA President’s Award for Excellence. The award is presented to a Loveland High School graduating senior pursuing a four-year college degree in the field of education. The $1,000 scholarship is non-renewable and the money will be disbursed directly to the recipient at the Loveland High School Awards Program in May. Applications, which must be accompanied by the essay “Who is your role model and/or mentor and why?” and two recommendations (one academic and one of the student’s choice), are due by Wednesday, March 24. For an application or more information, contact Loveland Elementary PTA chair Katie Bontrager at DrB04@hotmail.com.
Suddendorf wins Spelling Bee
St. Gertrude School eighth-grader Max Suddendorf won his school’s Spelling Bee for the fourth consecutive time. Suddendorf was one of 73 Spellers that qualified for participation in the WCPO Suddendorf Region II Final Local Bee held Feb. 13 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. He is from Loveland.
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Sectional swimming
Two Loveland swimmers moved on to districts after finishing second place in their races at the Division I sectional swimming tournament at Mason Feb. 13. Alex Dschaak took second place in the 100 backstroke with a time of 59.92. Sammie Wheeler took second in the 100 breaststroke at 1:07.61. First- and second-place finishes automatically moved onto districts. Moeller won a Division I sectional title in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:20.37. Kevin Schwab advanced in the 50-yard freestyle with a stime of :21.99 and in the 100-yard freestyle with time of :48.04. Sophomore Harry Hamiter advanced in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of :55.86. Patrick Foos advanced in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:00.52. Ursuline’s swim team won a Division I sectional team title with its first-place score of 386.5 points at the Mason venue Saturday, Feb. 13. Senior Breann McDowell won an individual sectional title in the 500-yard freestyle with a first-place finish at 5:04.74. Ursuline also won a sectional title with its 200 freestyle relay team’s firstplace performance at 1:39.44 with the relay including Cynthia Donovan, Bridget Blood, Mary Lynch and McDowell. Qualifying swimmers advance from sectionals to compete in the district championships which begin Tuesday, Feb. 16, and conclude Saturday, Feb. 20. State championships follow districts. For complete sectional results, visit www.swdab.org.
This week in basketball
• Loveland High School boys beat Harrison High School 58-33, Feb. 8. Loveland’s top-scorer was Tony Hamann with 11 points. • Loveland High School girls beat Kings High School 64-55, Feb. 11. Loveland’s top-scorer was Abby McIver with 20 points, including one three-pointer.
This week in gymnastics
• Loveland High School came in fifth with a 31.225 against Mason High School’s first place 118.275, Seven Hills’ 113.525, Cincinnati Country Day’s 106.075, Hamilton’s 93.975 and Kings’ last place 30.025. Loveland’s Tara Spencer won the vault with an 8.225. Spencer also won all-around with a score of 31.225.
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Loveland High School sophomore gymnast Tara Spencer often finds herself carrying the team. Mainly because, well, she is the team. A competitive gymnast since the age of 7, Spencer is the first Tiger to represent Loveland in gymnastics in four years. “She insisted she be able to compete for Loveland,” her mother, Terri Bean, said. “That was important to her.” Thanks to Bean and Loveland Athletic Director Jeff Zidron – not to mention Mason Athletic Director Scott Stemple and Mason gymnastics coach Kelly Wones – she can. Spencer practices with the Comets and competes at the same meets as they do, but she represents Loveland. “I’m really grateful for (how accommodating) Mason has been,” said Spencer, who as an eighthgrader forged friendships with current Mason gymnasts Sarah Taylor and Anna Taylor while they were all members of Queen City Gymnastics. “I think Tara felt more comfortable knowing some people at Mason,” said Bean, explaining why her daughter was drawn to the Comets. Spencer competes as an all-around gymnast in the vault, balance beam, floor exercise and bars. “She was always in the gym with me,” said Bean, a former gymnast with 20 years of coaching experience. Bean and Spencer lived in Hartland, Mich., which is about 40 miles outside of Detroit, before moving to Loveland in 2007. As a one-year member of Queen City, Spencer was a level-7 state champion on the vault.
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Loveland High School sophomore Tara Spencer is the lone member of the Tigers’ gymnastics team. “That’s her best event,” Bean said. Spencer, however, decided she needed a break from the everyday stresses of competing for Queen City. After coming down with mono as a freshman, she took some time away from
the sport. Then the Mason idea came along. “It seemed like less pressure but not less commitment,” Spencer said. “I just thought this was a way to do what I loved doing.” Spencer certainly hasn’t
shown signs of rust. She has finished first in the vault in three of her last four competitions and placed first all-around and second all-around in meets at Seven Hills and Mason, respectively. “I think she’s working
hard,” Bean said. Spencer, who practices about 15 hours each week, is now preparing for the district tournament, which will be at Lakota East Feb. 2627. She expects to do well provided she can stay mentally sharp. “My mentality and giving myself a hard time is my biggest struggle by far,” she said. Spencer, who also played varsity softball for Loveland as a freshman, is undecided on her long-term goals for gymnastics but is excited to see what she can accomplish during her high-school career. One thing, however, is certain: Her mother will be by her side through it all. “I enjoy watching her and seeing her work toward her goals,” Bean said. “I’m her biggest fan.”
Loveland girls have role in senior night win
All American
Thirteen Greater Cincinnati high school boys’ and girls’ basketball players were nominated for the 2010 McDonald’s All American High School basketball teams. Among those players was Moeller High School student Griffin McKenzie of Loveland. None of the Cincinnati area athletes made the final teams. The 2010 McDonald’s All American High School basketball games will be played March 31 at Value City Arena in Columbus.
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Loveland Lady Tiger basketball seniors celebrate winning their senior night game, Feb. 6. From left are Erin Randall, Ellie Iaciofano, Mollie Kuramoto, Emily Holzderber and Abby McIver.
Loveland High School girls hosted Winton Woods High School Saturday, Feb. 6, for Senior Night, when five Loveland seniors were recognized before the game: Abby McIver, Ellie Iaciofano, Erin Randall, Mollie Kuramoto and Emily Holzderber. Fittingly, all five starting seniors played significant roles in this tightly contested 61-59 win. After establishing a fivepoint lead going into half time, Winton Woods outscored Loveland 23-15 in the third quarter to take a
three point lead heading into the fourth quarter. After trading buckets throughout the fourth quarter, Loveland took a twopoint lead with less than 30 seconds to play, but a foul with nine seconds remaining put Winton Woods at the line to shoot two free throws which they made to tie the score. With nine seconds remaining in the game, McIver took the inbound pass and hit Iaciofano on the wing at half court, who found Holzderber under the
basket for a layup and foul with two seconds remaining to secure the win. McIver led the team with 17 points going two for two from the three point line, Randall scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Iaciofano led the team with 11 assists and added nine points, Kuramoto had eight rebounds and four assists and Emily Holzderber had nine points including the game winner to secure the victory. A great night for the seniors, on their night.
Sectional tourney begins for girls’ hoops Varsity girls’ basketball teams across Ohio begin the quest for postseason titles with a series of sectional games during opening rounds. Local coaches seeded the teams and set brackets Sunday, Feb. 7. All records listed below were accurate through the tournament draw. Here’s a look at the start of the sectional tournament schedule for the local girls:
Division I – Kings
No. 17 Loveland (11-7) opens with a first-round game against No. 21 Western Hills (10-8) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. If victorious, Loveland advances to play No. 5 Oak Hills (12-4) during the sectional semi-finals at 6 p.m. Monday Feb. 22.
Division I - Lakota East
No. 1 Ursuline (17-1) opens with a first-round game against No. 33 Hamilton (3-14) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. If victorious, Ursuline advances to face No. 34 Fairfield (3-14) during the sectional semi-finals at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.
Divison I - Harrison
No. 9 Mt. Notre Dame (10-9) opens with a firstround game against No. 29 Winton Woods at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. If victorious, MND advances to face No. 10 Hughes Center (14-3) during the sectional semi-finals at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.
Division III - Fairfield
No. 2 Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (13-3) opens with a sectional semifinal game against the winner of No. 10 North College Hill (4-13) vs. No. 11 Deer Park (3-13) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Reported by Tony Meale
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Senior citizens urged to complete census form
The census form will be mailed to all addresses in the U.S. about mid March, asking citizens to complete the form and mail it back April 1. Census workers will only visit homes that do not mail the form in, and a notice will go out reminding people to send the form in before a home visit is scheduled. Visits to homes that do not mail the form in will not begin before late April and will extend into summer. Seniors are encouraged to complete the form, because we want to be sure every older person in Clermont gets counted. Clermont Senior Services receives federal funding through the Council on Aging based on census informa-
tion. These dollars help fund home-care services, adult-day care, transportation, as well as meals-onwheels and other services. Linda Eppler The first Community phase of the U.S. CenPress guest 2010 sus is under way columnist as workers are verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will begin counting and gathering information about every person
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Some 200 property owners in the Loveland Heights neighborhood will be getting notices of sidewalk violations this spring and Loveland City Council wants to find new ways to help them pay for repairs. How can and should the city help? “It’s great that the city of Loveland is looking into financing alternatives to help residents pay for sidewalk repairs. I think a three- or five-year payment plan added to their Loveland utility bill would be a great way to allow them to spread the cost over time. I also think it’s important for Loveland to oversee this work to insure these public walkways are installed correctly. Maintaining all of the infrastructure in our great town is important whether it be streets, the water system or our sidewalks.” G.H.
At which Winter Olympic sport do you wish you could excel? Which Winter Olympics sports do you like to watch? “I would love to be a great ski jumper and compete in the Olympics. I actually tried it while in college in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where they have a ski jumping school. I only tried the smaller, training jumps, but it was exhilarating. I enjoy watching any of the skiing (jumping, downhill or slalom) and have even become a fan of the new snowboarding sports. It’s also great to see curling, which we don’t normally see in the U.S. Go for the gold America!” G.H. “Bobsled.”
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“At which winter sport do you wish you could excel? That would be downhill skiing. I remember going to Perfect North slopes years ago when our kids were little, and I couldn’t even manage the kiddy runs! Which Olympic sport do you like to watch? That would be ski jumping. I sometimes wonder how a person can muster the courage to do that the very first time. There doesn’t seem to be any way to ‘ease into it.’ It’s all or nothing.” B.B. “I’d love to be able to ski, although I’ve never tried to. Probably because I know with my lack of coordination, I’d be the one who would break his leg. “My favorite winter Olympic sport is the luge. Tobogganing
Next question The Loveland Symmes Fire Department is concerned about water flow in the Camp Dennison area. Are there other parts of the area where water flow is a concern? Where? Do you plan to fill out your Census form? Why or why not? Every week The Loveland Herald asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to loveland@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. down a frozen tack going 90 mph looks like a lot of fun, although it could be hazardous to your health.” R.L.H. “It would have to be curling! The precision, grace and technical skill required for this challenging sport are fascinating. Plus the excitement of the huge fan base and the tension in each match are overwhelming. To stand on the center podium with a gold medal for curling draping gracefully around my neck would be an awe-inspiring, life-changing event for me!!! How much more pride could one American endure? ‘Nuff said ...” M.M. “I wish I could excel at ski jumping. It would be a thrill to soar through the air as the Olympians do. I enjoy watching hockey.” R.V. “I was watching the ‘curling’ competition last winter Olympics and really enjoyed it, so that would be a sport I would like to excel in. Other sports I will watch are skiing, luge, snowboarding. I like almost all of the winter sports! Let the games begin!” N.C. “I am looking forward to the Olympics. I think it’s fun to watch all of the athletes compete and get along. That’s something we could all learn a lesson from. I’ve never been very good at sports, but I always wanted to be able to ice skate. I just couldn’t do it. I even had the double-bladed skates when I was little. (Somehow, I was wild on wheels.) But, the sport I love to watch is ski jumping! I think it would be neat to fly in the air ... as it looks like they are doing. I’ll have to stick with the Wii games of the Winter Olympics and Wii Fit.” M.E.
living at each address including name, age, gender, race and other relevant data. There will be no “long form,” only a 10-question form that will go to all households. The big question is – how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. BBB offers the following advice: If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions.
However, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into your home, including census workers. Census workers are knocking only on doors to verify address information. No matter what they ask, you only need to tell them how many people live at your address. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, you don’t have to answer it. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers, nor solicit donations. Anyone asking for that information is not with the Census Bureau. And remember, the Census Bureau has decided not to work with Acorn on gathering this
Health care proposals are not reform, not good for Ohio Like many of you, I have been following the national healthcare debate for the past several weeks, as the decisions made in Washington, D.C., will have a major impact on our state and its citizens. As legislative leaders work to reconcile the differences between the reform bills passed by House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, serious concerns are being raised about the potential costs to the states as well as proposals involving Medicaid and other health services. I, too, am troubled by the proposals under consideration and the effects they could have on families, businesses and our state as a whole. That is why I have introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 24, which urges the members of Ohio’s Congressional Delegation to oppose the federal healthcare bill. While I believe that many reasons exist for Ohio’s Congressional representatives to vote against the healthcare bill, I am particularly concerned about the backroom deals that have been struck, the use of taxpayer funding for abortions as well as the high costs that could threaten Ohio’s future fiscal stability. One of the main features of both reform bills is a requirement for states to expand Medicaid. Unfortunately, how states will pay for these additional people has not yet been determined. A publication by the National Governors Association and the National Conference of State Legislatures estimates this proposed expansion of Medicaid could cost the state $349 million for calendar years 2017 through 2019, a move that could result in tax increases or severe cuts to other state programs in order to keep a balanced budget. Ohio spent $4.5 billion in state funds in fiscal year 2008 on Medicaid – roughly 22 percent of the state money in the general revenue fund. Placing new Medicaid mandates on our state without covering the increased costs would place even more pressure on our budget, which is already
stretched thin due to the economic challenges we are facing. The current state budget was balanced with billions of dollars in oneState Sen. time funds, Shannon money that will Jones not be available when we begin Community d e l i b e r a t i o n s Press guest next year on the columnist state budget for fiscal years 2012-2013. The additional costs from healthcare reform would only exacerbate this problem. In addition, the Senate version of the bill contains what some people have termed the “Cornhusker kick-back” – a provision that would have Ohio and other states paying for Nebraska’s Medicaid enrollees to the tune of millions of extra dollars. U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson from Nebraska worked out a deal where in exchange for his “yes” vote on the bill, Nebraska received a permanent exemption from the state share of Medicaid expansion, which means taxpayers from the other 49 states will be on the hook for an additional $45 million in the first decade. Nelson and Sen. Carl Levin from Michigan also worked to insert a provision in the bill that will exempt non-profit insurers in their states from an excise tax. This unequal treatment of the states when it comes to doling out federal resources is outrageous and these sweetheart deals should be removed before final passage of the bill. The Senate version of the healthcare reform bill also contains a provision that would use taxpayer dollars to fund insurance programs that cover abortions – a change to long-standing state and federal policies. Ohioans have overwhelmingly opposed the use of tax dollars to fund abortions in the past – a study by Ohio Right to Life found that 70 percent of
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QUOTEBOOK A quote from this week’s Loveland Herald:
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Loveland resident Carla Hellmann says neighbor Debbie Brooks has taught her many lessons about what it means to be a good friend. “I know I can pick up the phone at any hour and ask her without prior notice if she can come over and check on my children or even drop one of them off somewhere,” said Hellmann, who lives near Brooks on Miami Ridge Drive. “She is like a second mother to my dog,” Hellmann said. “She has stopped in many times to let him outside if I haven’t made it home in time or am away for a day or two.” Hellmann said Brooks’ actions have prompted her to be more neighborly. “She has taught me the nice habit of checking to see if she needs anything from the store while I’m going, as
she always does for me,” Hellmann said. “How nice, when we all tend to forget one more thing at Kroger right after we return. “Most importantly, she has been there for me at any hour to listen to any problem no matter how big or small it seems,” Hellmann said. “Nothing seems too trivial or too overwhelming to share with her. “For all these reasons and more not listed, Debbie is most certainly a neighbor who cares.” Brooks responded that, “I do nice things for people because it is easy to do so when people are so nice to me. “I guess you could also say that I take after my dad in that respect,” said Brooks, 48, the boarding manager at Kyle Veterinary Hospital in Symmes Township. “It must be the Irish in us. I like to make people smile – it makes me feel good.”
THINGS TO DO Grand opening
Superior Blendz is hosting its grand opening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Superior Blendz, 807 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Stop by with friends and family to celebrate. First-time visitors receive free Healthy Smoothie with more than 30 wonderful flavors to chose from, along with an herbal calorie burning energy drink. RSVP and be entered in drawing for free gift, must be present to collect gift. Call 5028027 or visit www.First HealthyChoices.com.
Valentine concert
The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is hosting the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Valentine Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery. With Beethoven’s “Corialian Overture,” “Barcarole” from Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffman,” music of Michel LeGrand and two movements from Rachmonioff’s “Third Concerto” with Kevin Bao as the piano soloist. The event is free. Call 232-0949.
Learn about coyotes
Hamilton County Park District is hosting the program “Coyotes: Friend or Foe?” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Sharon Centre at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. It is a presentation on lives of coyotes and how they can easily be misunderstood. The event is free, but a vehicle permit is required. Call 521-7275 or visit greatparks.org.
Cook with mushrooms
Cooks’ Wares, 11344 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township is hosting the cooking class “Magnificent Mushrooms” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Dan Berger, owner and chef of Maple Grove Farm Catering in Lebanon, teaches all about the versatile mushroom. The cost is $45. Registration is required. Call 489-6400 or visit www.cookswaresonline.com.
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PROVIDED
From left: Tom Bowers, Martin Schickel (with bald eagle trophy in hand), Bearcat mascot, Chuck Donabedian (founder of Det 3 Foundation) and Lt. Col. Randy Judd U.S. Army ROTC commander at UC, immediately following the presentation during halftime of the UC-South Florida mens basketball game Jan. 20.
Schickel honored for work with military support group
By Chuck Gibson
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Loveland’s Martin Schickel received the Det 3 Foundation “Man of the Year” award during halftime of the U.C. Bearcats mens basketball game when they hosted the University of South Florida Jan. 20. “It was a great venue,” Schickel said. “It was at a UC basketball game. We went right to center court for the announcement of the honor over the public address system and presentation of a beautiful bald eagle statue to me.” The commanding officer of the ROTC at UC, Lt. Col. Randy Judd, joined Det 3 founder Chuck Donabedian, the Bearcat mascot and Det 3 Foundation member Tom Bowers at center court for the presentation to Schickel. “If I told you it was embarrassing, I wouldn’t be lying,” said a very humble Schickel. “I was greatly honored; I really was. It felt good. A giant pat on the back feels very good.” The “giant pat on the back” was earned by Schickel for his support of Det 3 Foundation since its founding. The foundation focuses on serving and supporting American soldiers and Marine combat units in Iraq and Afghanistan. His support of the foundation from the outset made him stand out. “Martin has been a consistent supporter since we formalized the foundation,” said Donabedian, who is one of three trustees from Det 3 that selected him for the award. “Then, in 2009, he was instrumental in associating the foundation with Loveland’s Amazing Race which led to the foundation receiving a check for $10,000 from
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that charitable effort.” Schickel grew up in Loveland, graduated from Moeller High School, Eastern Kentucky University, and rose to the rank of lieutenant during a seven-year hitch in the Navy, served in Operation Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf and Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Ultimately Schickel returned and makes his home in Loveland. “He’s a very active member of our community. I have a high regard for him,” Donabedian said. “He’s the kind of person who is always trying to do things to help others; to help improve the community.” He’s been very active on the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, city committees and has planned events like Loveland’s Amazing Race and Christmas in Loveland. Not only does he serve his home community, but he serves the city of Cincinnati as a firefighter in the Over-the-Rhine district. “He’s a very charitable individual who gives a great deal of his time to other people,” Donabedian said. “He’s a very special person. He’s very talented and could do anything he chose to do, but he chose a life of service. He really does make a difference.” Schickel joins Paul Lloyd of Houston, who received the award in 2008, as only the second recipient of the Det 3 Foundation “Man of the Year” award honoring an individual for efforts making a major difference in the ability of the foundation to serve and support our American soldiers. All of this recognition left him short on words.
“I don’t know what to say,” Schickel said. “I have to say I was quite taken by surprise, by complete surprise; very honored.” What he likes about the Det 3 Foundation is their focus on a specific group of active duty military people; soldiers, sailors and Marines. “They select a specific group to focus on; to zero in on their needs,” he said. “Knowing the founder, Chuck Donabedian, lends a comfort level in knowing where the money goes and the good it does.” “They’re serving the immediate needs of our military people who are deployed out there as best they can,” he added. “The fact of the matter is when there’s a need, if Det 3 can fill it, they do. There’s a lot of value in that.” From comfort food, hand warmers and candy to hand-held GPS and special equipment for a special operations unit, the foundation sends a wide range of items to help the soldiers. His favorite was when they sent mouse traps to a combat unit in Iraq. “They couldn’t be the kind that snap and make noise, Schickel said. “The work they’re doing out there, any noise is a problem. You need them, we buy them, here they come.” He accepted the honor at center court with his brother, Joe Schickel, nephew Charlie Schickel and dear friends and fellow Amazing Race committee members, Kathy Ray, Steve Brown and Kathy Brown looking on. He said he really accepted the award on behalf of Loveland’s Amazing Race. “I’m very grateful for having received it,” Schickel said. “It meant a lot to me. As we were leaving, the 30 or so men and women in uniform in the stands shouted out their thanks to Det 3 and that meant a lot to me.”
Start a school garden program The Southern Ohio Schoolyard Nature Network, operating under the umbrella of Granny’s Garden School, is offering a two-hour, introductory workshop for educators considering establishing a school garden program. The first workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 ($15 per person). The workshop will repeat Feb. 27. The workshop, “Introduction to Establishing a Plant Based Environ-
mental Education Program on School Grounds,” includes a tour of the school gardens in Loveland, an overview of how the gardens and educational components support each other and the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining a school garden. These are the first in a series of monthly workshops regarding various aspects of the establishing and operating a school garden program. To register or for more information
about this and other workshops, send an e-mail to schoolgarden@fuse.net. The purpose of the School Garden Network of Southern Ohio is to support the development and sustainability of hands-on learning experiences for children through plant based programs i.e. school gardens and other nature focused programs. The network supports the people who are developing the programs through how-to workshops and networking opportunities.
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, F E B . 1 8
ART & CRAFT CLASSES Basic Drawing, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Weekly through April 8. My Little Red Haus, 9429 Montgomery Road, Creative drawing with variety of media. With Brenda Babel. Eightweek class. Ages 8-12. $120. Registration required. 827-9110; www.mylittleredhaus.com. Montgomery. Printmaking, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Weekly through April 8. My Little Red Haus, 9429 Montgomery Road, Use a printing press to make foam prints, monotypes, collagraphs and intaglio style prints. With Brenda Babel. Eight-week class. For Ages 12 and up.. $150. 827-9110; www.mylittleredhaus.com. Montgomery. CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Matthew 25 Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Accepting clothing, personal care and monetary donations to help children in Haiti. 793-6256. Blue Ash. Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road, Bring monetary donations only in the form of check, money order or credit card. Presented by American Red Cross Cincinnati Area Chapter. 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 8188 Montgomery Road, Collection and distribution of children’s books for families and children in need through local non-profit and community organizations. 891-7170. Kenwood.
COOKING CLASSES
Magnificent Mushrooms, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Cooks’ Wares - Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, Dan Berger, owner and chef of Maple Grove Farm Catering, in Lebanon, teaches all about the versatile mushroom. Recipes include Pan Seared Tilapia with Duxelles and Parmesan Crust Portabella, Red Onion and Artichoke Heart Pizza. $45. Registration required. 4896400; www.cookswaresonline.com. Symmes Township.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 7:30 p.m. Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road, Auditorium. Musical based on Disney animated film. $12, $10 ages 18 and under. Through Feb. 20. 272-9448. Indian Hill. F R I D A Y, F E B . 1 9
FOOD & DRINK
Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. All Saints Church, 8939 Montgomery Road, Marge Schott Parish Center. Includes fried cod, grilled salmon, tilapia, shrimp, pizza, fries, sweet potato fries, macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes, salad, coleslaw and applesauce. Cash only. $1-$8.50. 792-4600; http://www.allsaints.cc. Sycamore Township. St. Columban Fish Fry, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. St. Columban Church, 894 Oakland Road, Salmon, fried cod, shrimp, cheese pizza, sandwiches, gourmet or tossed salad, baked potato, fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, beer, soft drinks and bottled water. $1-$9. 683-0105; www.stcolumban.org. Loveland. Grand Opening, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Superior Blendz, 807 Loveland-Madeira Road, Stop by with friends and family to celebrate. First time visitors receive free Healthy Smoothie, along with an herbal calorie burning energy drink. RSVP and be entered in drawing for free gift, must be present to collect gift. Free. 502-8027; www.FirstHealthyChoices.com. Loveland.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Jeff vs. Luke, 9 p.m.-midnight, Paxton’s Grill, 126 W. Loveland Ave. Free. 583-1717. Loveland.
MUSIC - BLUES
Sonny Moorman Group, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 LovelandMadeira Road, 791-2753. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Kurt Metzger, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 7:30 p.m. Indian Hill High School, $12, $10 ages 18 and under. 272-9448. Indian Hill. S A T U R D A Y, F E B . 2 0
CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive, 9 a.m.-noon, Matthew 25 Ministries, 793-6256. Blue Ash. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 8917170. Kenwood.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Mother/Daughter Yoga, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Rites of Passage Series Gathering. Ages 11 and up. Learn simple meditative techniques to calm your mind and some postures that mothers and daughters can do together. $40 intergenerational pair, $25 individual. Registration required. 6832340; http://bit.ly/73bPyh. Loveland.
FARMERS MARKET
Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m. Turner Farm, 5617400; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. The Wine Store, Fifty cents per taste. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Winter Wine and Food Fest, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Wine and beer tasting with gourmet food and cheese. $3 for four tastes. 984-9463; www.theewinestore.com. Montgomery. Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. Trinity Community Church, 3850 E. Galbraith Road, $5, $3.50 child. 7917631. Deer Park.
HEALTH
First Aid and Adult CPR/AED, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 10870 Kenwood Road, Information on procedures and techniques to immediately and effectively respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. Non-certified course. $15. Registration required. 792-4000. Blue Ash.
HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Macy’s Celebrates You, 2 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875 Montgomery Road, Macy’s, second floor. Panel discussion with Sheila P. Coates, brand specialist and owner of “Be Your Own Brand.” Coates shares tips to help attendees develop their own unique image and individual style. Meet African American leaders. Free. Reservations required. 247-6411. Kenwood.
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MUSIC - BLUES
Blues Merchants, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, 791-2753. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Kurt Metzger, 8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 2 p.m. Indian Hill High School, $12, $10 ages 18 and under. 272-9448. Indian Hill.
PUBLIC HOURS
Loveland Castle, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather permitting-call ahead. Loveland Castle, 12025 Shore Road, Small-scale, authentic castle. Picnic area. Group tours and special events available. $3. Through March 28. 683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com. Symmes Township.
SHOPPING
Deer Park Band Cake Walk, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Deer Park High School, 8351 Plainfield Road, Gym. Door prizes, musical chairs, bid and buys, basket raffles and grand raffle. Grand Raffle tickets: $1 each or six for $5. Pizza, hot dogs, chips, snacks and drinks available for purchase. Benefits Deer Park Band Programs. $2, $1 ages 12 and under; free children under age 2. Presented by Deer Park Band Sponsors. 891-0010; www.deerparkbands.com. Sycamore Township.
SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS
Deer Park Knothole Signups, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Chamberlain Park, 7640 Plainfield Road, Community Center.m Registrations for 2010 Knothole Baseball Season. Presented by Deer Park Knothole. 984-1699. Deer Park. S U N D A Y, F E B . 2 1
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Fiber Art: Needle Felted Easter Eggs, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Loveland Art Studios on Main, 529 Main Ave. Lower level. Decorate prefelted egg shapes with roving, beads or embroidery. All skill levels. $35. 722-6719; www.nieberdingfiberarts.com. Loveland.
ART EXHIBITS
Necessary Beauty: The Art of Women, 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Quilt Show in conjunction with Warren County Quilters Guild. Sculpture by Harriet Kaufman and performing arts by Grailville’s own Nina Naberhaus, Amanda and JC Hiesler, Grailvillage Choir and Pauletta Hansel. Part of Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend.Necessary Beauty: the Art of Women is free and open to the public; no reservations are required. 683-2340; http://www.grailville.org/home.php?ID=39&e ventid=918. Loveland.
AUDITIONS
The Dixie Swim Club, 2 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Five women who can play ages 45 to 80. No one under age 40 should audition. Cold readings from script. Production dates: May 14-30. Presented by Mariemont Players Inc.. Through Feb. 22. 251-8308; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
CIVIC
Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 891-7170. Kenwood.
PROVIDED.
The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Valentine Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery. With Beethoven’s “Corialian Overture,” “Barcarole” from Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffman,” music of Michel LeGrand and two movements from Rachmonioff’s “Third Concerto” with Kevin Bao as the piano soloist. The event is free. Call 232-0949. Pictured is conductor Michael Chertock. M O N D A Y, F E B . 2 2
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Scrapbooking: Faithbooking, 5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Work on your own projects and explore “Faithbooking”, a way to convey your faith through your photo albums. Group meets third Monday of each month until July 19. Childcare is provided. Registration required. 891-1700; www.goodshepherd.com. Kenwood. Explore Art, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Weekly through March 15. My Little Red Haus, 9429 Montgomery Road, Young artists learn about the different media an artist can choose from to make an image. With Debra J. Ohlinger. Ages 4-6. $70. Registration required. 8279110; www.mylittleredhaus.com. Montgomery. Equine Art, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Weekly through May 3. My Little Red Haus, 9429 Montgomery Road, Drawing class covers equine anatomy and the systematic construction of the equine figure. With Debra J. Ohlinger. For Ages 10 and up.. $140. Registration required. 827-9110; www.mylittleredhaus.com. Montgomery.
AUDITIONS
The Dixie Swim Club, 7 p.m. Walton Creek Theater, 251-8308; www.mariemontplayers.com. Columbia Township.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. 351-5005. Kenwood.
EDUCATION
JCC Teen Beauty and Skin Care Class, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Learn about proper skin care, simple make-up application and products. Take home sample skin care kits. $45. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Pub. Hosted by Jerome. Free. 697-9705. Loveland.
SCHOOLS
Open Registration 2010-2011, midnight11:30 p.m. St. Gertrude School, 6543 Miami Ave. Free. 561-8020; www.stgertrudesch.org. Madeira.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES Music and Art, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. $120. Ages 8 and up. Weekly through April 13. My Little Red Haus, 9429 Montgomery Road, Variety of material used to create abstract art while listening to various forms of music. With Debra J. Ohlinger. Registration required. 827-9110; www.mylittleredhaus.com. Montgomery. CIVIC
Haitian Children Relief Drive, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Matthew 25 Ministries, 7936256. Blue Ash. Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blue Ash Chapter, 792-4000; www.cincinnatiredcross.org. Blue Ash. Half Pint Library Book Drive, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Half Price Books, 891-7170. Kenwood.
COOKING CLASSES
A Superior Swiss Supper, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Cooks’ Wares - Symmes Township, 11344 Montgomery Road, Cindy Milem shows how to make recipes from Switzerland including Chicken Cordon Bleu, Spaetzle and Fruit Cobbler a la Mode. $45. Registration required. 489-6400; www.cookswaresonline.com. Symmes Township.
HOME & GARDEN
Traffic Stoppers at the Farmer’s Markets, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road, Start a conversation at your market table by growing unusual produce. Panel discussion focuses on fruits and vegetables including Jerusalem artichokes, broccoli raab, garlic scapes, tomatillos and more. $12. Registration required. 561-7400; email turnerfarm@zoomtown.com; www.turnerfarm.org. Indian Hill.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Team Challenge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports, 9525 Kenwood Road, Free. Presented by Team Challenge. 7723550; www.ccteamchallenge.org. Blue Ash.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Recognizing Symptoms of a Heart Attack, noon-1 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Information on signs and symptoms of heart attack. $15. Registration required. 985-6732; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.
JOB FAIRS
Summer Job Fair, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Positions available include: camp staff, aquatics staff and other JCC jobs. Ages 17 and up. Free. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.
KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC
Paxton’s Idol, 9 p.m. Paxton’s Grill, 126 W. Loveland Ave. Karaoke competitions with prizes. 583-1717; www.paxtonsgrill.com. Loveland.
ON STAGE - COMEDY Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, Aspiring comics, amateurs and professionals take the stage. Ages 18 and up. $5. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery. SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous, 10:30 a.m. Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church, 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Call 791-3142 at least 24 hours in advance for child care. Presented by Greater Cincinnati O.A. Intergroup. 921-1922. Montgomery.
EDUCATION
Back to Basics, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum, 201 Riverside Drive, Digital photography basics with Norman Neal. $3, free to GLHSM members. Registration required. 683-5692. Loveland.
FOOD & DRINK
Grailville Sunday Supper: A Winter Feast, 5:30 p.m. Grailville Education and Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Featuring Grailville-grown food, artfully prepared and other seasonal delights. $15, $10 children. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org/home.php?ID=39&eventid=918. Loveland.
MUSIC - CLASSICAL
PROVIDED
Learn about life “Under the Sea” at the OMNIMAX Theater at the Cincinnati Museum Center, from the Great Barrier Reef to Papua New Guinea. See sharks, sea dragons, and big fin reef squid. The film is narrated by Jim Carrey. “Under the Sea” will play through July 4. Tickets are $7.50; $6.50, 60 and up; $5.50, 3-12. Call 513-287-7000 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.
Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Montgomery City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road, Chamber music. Part of Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend. Free. 891-2424. Montgomery.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Kurt Metzger, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8. Go Bananas, 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.
PROVIDED
Having performed all over the world, The Peking Acrobats will entertain at the Aronoff Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. Using a pagoda of chairs, wire walking, trick cycling and more, the feats are combined with live music and special effects. Tickets are $32, $28, and $22. For tickets, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Life
Loveland Herald
February 17, 2010
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We’re all in this together by ourselves There are two states of aloneness. They are the physical state of being alone (solitude) and the emotional state of being alone (loneliness). Solitude is usually enjoyable and profitable. For those who are comfortable with themselves it’s a pleasant time to relax, reflect, recall emotions, read and enjoy nature. It’s an oasis in the desert of chatter and busyness. In periods of solitude we enjoy being with ourselves and can even travel inside via insight. Solitude helps us build a healthy life, refuels us to better walk in the world, and creates a balance. “If you can’t stand solitude, maybe you bore others, too,” notes an old adage. Loneliness, on the other hand, we perceive solely as a negative – though it needn’t be. If we don’t know our inner self very well,
loneliness can even frighten us. We fear the many imagined or real demons that live within us. Loneliness also tempts us to conclude that we are and will always be unloved, unconnected and rejected for who we are. Loneliness deceives us into thinking we are the only ones so afflicted. We fail to realize that everyone is lonely at times, or for long times. Every human is a one-of-akind person, and that’s both a burden and a glory. In his book on “Loneliness,” Dr. Clark Moustakis writes, “Efforts to overcome or escape the existential experience of loneliness can result in self-alienation. When man is removed from a fundamental truth of life, when he successfully evades and denies the terrible loneliness of individual existence, he shuts himself off from the one significant avenue of
his own growth.” What? Loneliness can help us grow? He’s trying to tell us that when we are thrown back on our own resources, then this is the time to find out who we are, of what we are made, and to struggle to generate the most wholesome person we can be. The key to ease the pain of loneliness is to discover how to relate to others. Yet, this can be complex. That’s because it requires honest communication of thoughts and emotions along with respect for each other as we really are, not as we pretend to be. Of all people who have ever lived, we have more opportunities today of reaching out to others than ever before. The Internet permits us to exchange information, pictures and ideas with people around the
globe. We can reach out to each other on social Web sites like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and others. When this is done in a human and moral way, our opportunities for finding people with whom to relate increases tremendously. Of course, just as a knife can be used for good or evil – by a surgeon to heal or a criminal to rob or rape – so can our technology help us or hurt us. Technology can become a barrier, not a pathway, to friendship and relating when used by evilminded and manipulative people. It can likewise be an obstacle to relating when almost all of our attempts at friendship are over the Internet. One young man claimed he had many friends. But it turns out he stayed in his apartment communicating (?) with various Internet friends. Face-to-face conver-
sation with individuals and groups didn’t Father Lou exist. Guntzelman S o m e Perspectives thoughtful solitude might help him realize the real loneliness of his computer-life. “Even if you are a relatively happy person who relates easily to others and who has many close friends, you are probably still lonely at times,” writes author Ronald Rolheiser. Loneliness is indigenous to all humans. The antidote for loneliness is to embrace and accept it. As in homeopathy, the wound is healed by swallowing a bit of the toxin itself. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
Minimum auto insurance might not be enough You’re involved in an automobile accident, the other driver is cited, and you rest easy when you hear he has insurance coverage. But, if that driver only has the state minimum auto coverage you could be in for a real shock. Although auto insurance is required in all 50 states, as you’ll see, those who only carry the state minimum can be doing themselves – and others – a great disservice. Mary Hedrick of New Richmond was hit by a driver who only carried that minimum insurance. “Some lady came flying across the median, hit anoth-
Meanw h i l e , Hedrick’s medical bills come to about $10,000, while the drivHoward Ain other er hit has Hey Howard! even more injuries. Fortunately, Hedrick’s own medical insurance has been able to pay some of her medical bills, but as far as her now-inoperable car is concerned, that’s a different story. “The other lady that was hit, her car was newer than
er lady and she spun around and I proceeded to hit that lady,” Hedrick said. Hedrick, her son, and the other woman hit were all injured. The women were taken to the hospital. Hedrick called the insurance company of the woman who caused the accident. “They said, ‘Well, we have to get all the information and then we’ll go from there. She only has $7,500 worth of insurance,’ ” said Hedrick. Unfortunately, it’s going to cost more than $6,000 to repair just Hedrick’s car. There is even more extensive damage to the first vehicle hit.
mine so they said she’s going to get the bulk of the money. I’m like, ‘How’s that fair?’ ” Hedrick said. The woman who caused the accident was cited by police. “I was so mad that I called her and talked to her. She doesn’t have anything. She says she’s filing for disability,” Hedrick said. ‘I said, ‘Well, that’s not my fault. I feel for you, but that’s not my fault. You’ve really done a disservice to me and the other lady that you hit,’ ” she said. Clearly, Ohio minimum insurance does very little to cover you in a crash. The $7,500 minimum property
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February 17, 2010
Goetta while the getting’s good Talk about a goetta-making day: This is it. We have almost 10 inches of snow on t h e ground and it’s s t i l l falling. Frank, Rita my husis Heikenfeld band, waiting to Rita’s kitchen plow the lane after the snow stops. When I went out to put bird feed on the window ledges and to feed the chickens, the snow had drifted almost up to my knees. The herb garden is snuggled under a thick blanket of snow. When I came in, I pulled off boots, hat and gloves and sat on the woodstove’s hearth until I got toasty warm.
Rita’s goetta
Before I give you a recipe, I need to talk a bit about goetta. Everyone who makes it has their own
“special” recipe and way to cook it. Good friend Don Deimling makes a delicious version and he cooks his in one of those free-standing electric roasters. I cook mine on top of the stove, while others use the oven or crockpot. First, you need to use pin-head/steel cut oats for most recipes, mine included. Dorsel pinhead oats are what I use. I find them at Kroger and most grocery stores should carry them. (Call 1-800626-0702 for a list of retailers near you). My German mother-inlaw, Clara, always made goetta in the fall from their own pigs. They used a bunch of different parts of the pig. But after they moved from the farm, Clara started using pork shoulder, with the bone in. Her recipe was simple, much like my sisterin-law, Claire makes today. My adaptation is a bit more involved, and so far has been a hit. The key here is to get
fresh pork shoulder, sometimes called pork butt, from the butt of the shoulder with a nice layer of fat on it. Also, you really need to cook this on the stove a long time. When a spoon stands up straight in the mixture, it’s ready to pour in the pans.
4 pounds pork shoulder 1 pound hot or regular sausage 10 cups water 3 generous cups finely chopped onions 1 teaspoon celery salt plus 4 ribs celery, chopped with leaves OR 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon salt 3 large bay leaves Pepper to taste 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried granulated garlic 3 cups pinhead oats Cut meat into several large pieces. Put in large, heavy bottomed pot with everything but pinhead oats.
Bring to a boil and lower to simmer. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for at least two hours or until meat falls apart. Strain, and when meat is cool enough to handle, chop finely. Set meat and veggies aside and pour liquid back into pot. Add oatmeal. Bring to boil and lower to simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, for one hour. Mixture will be thick. Add chopped meat and veggies back into pot. Simmer for another hour and half to two hours. You’ll know it’s cooked long enough when a long handled spoon stands straight up on its own without falling over. Don’t worry if it looks too thick. It has to be extremely thick to set up. Line three to four loaf pans with foil and spray foil. Pour goetta in and let cool to room temperature before putting in fridge to cool overnight. I like to leave mine uncovered so a nice crust develops and it becomes easier to slice and fry. Then,
More goetta recipes
Check out our Web version at www.communitypress.com for two of the most requested goetta recipes: Jim Reinhart’s and Bill Sander’s. Also find new ones from Maggie Hoerst, my daughter-in-law Jess’ Mom, “Dez” to the grandkids, and Dave Meiser. For even more goetta recipes and tips about goetta, log onto www.abouteating.com
you can keep it up to two weeks in the fridge, covered, or freeze for several months. To serve, slice and fry in bacon fat with bacon alongside. Or however you want.
Clara Heikenfeld’s goetta
Clara never measured, like many good cooks. Here’s as close as I can get to her recipe. 2-3 pounds pork shoulder with bone in 8 cups water 3 cups chopped onions 2 large bay leaves 1 tablespoon salt 1-2 teaspoons pepper 3 cups pinhead oats Follow instructions above.
Goetta trivia
For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, goetta has Germanic origins, but most people who live in Germany have never heard of it. Inge, my daughter-inlaw who was born and raised in Germany, said she didn’t have a clue as to what goetta was until she
moved to Cincinnati. Yes, it’s definitely a Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky “thing.” A possibility about the name is that it comes from the German word “gote” or “gotte” which means peeled grain. The word became Americanized to mean “goetta,” since the ingredient you cannot do without when making it is pinhead oats. I make my mother-inlaw’s recipe using pork shoulder but have to admit, I still cannot replicate that elusive, absolutely addictive, flavor of Glier’s goetta. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.
Rotary seeks nominations of worthy volunteers for annual Jefferson Award The Rotary Club of Cincinnati is again teaming with the American Institute of Public Service as a local sponsor of the Jefferson Award to help find and honor individuals in our community that go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to their volunteer efforts in the Greater Cincinnati area.
In partnership with the Business Courier and the Cincinnati Enquirer, The Rotary Club of Cincinnati will be looking to recognize ordinary people who do extraordinary things without the expectation of recognition or reward. These are individuals that are changing and improving our community, while addressing an
important issue facing our area. The Jefferson Award, which is recognized as the Nobel Prize for public service, was created in 1972 by Cincinnati’s own U.S. Sen. Robert Taft and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and is presented annually to recipients in more than 90 cities in the United States. The AIPS’s mission is to encour-
age and honor individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. On March 18, the Rotary Club of Cincinnati will host the annual Jefferson Award presentation luncheon during their weekly meeting and will announce this year’s winner. If you would like to
make a nomination, the application is available online at the Rotary Club’s Web site (www.cincinnatirotary.org) and at the Enquirer’s web site, www.cincinnati.com/jeffersonaward. The deadline for nominations is 3 p.m. Monday, March 1.
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February 17, 2010
Grailville offers programs for Loveland area girls Grailville Retreat and Program Center in Loveland is offering two programs in February geared toward girls. A mother/daughter yoga workshop led by Tracy Jo Duckworth will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Relax in the company of women. Girls and women ages 11 and up (with or without their moms or daughters) are invited to experience this relaxing workshop with postures you can do at home for creating health and vitality in your life. Learn simple meditative techniques to calm your mind and some postures that mothers and daughters can do together. Tuition (which includes lunch) is $25 for an individual and $40 for an intergenerational pair. Grailville invites teen girls to join a weekly workshop that encourages their passion for writing and inspires and challenges them to write their hearts out. Led by published poet Pauletta Hansel, “Writing for the Love of It: A Weekly Workshop For Girls Who Love to Write” is 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday after-
noons, Feb. 25-March 25. Activities include looking together at work in a variety of genres; writing time both with prompts offered and the option of free-writing; sharing writing with each other and gentle, constructive suggestions for individual girls to use in revising their pieces, if they so desire. Tuition is $75 for the five week series. These gatherings are part of Grailville’s “Rites of Passage” program, designed to support the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual journey of girls on the path to womanhood. Programs help girls make a positive, healthy, self-aware and self-sufficient transition into young adulthood. Join us for sharing, transformation and celebration of the women our girls are becoming. “Rites of Passage” activities are sponsored by Grailville and Nzuzu, a life coaching organization. Scholarships are available for both programs. For information about this or any Rites of Passage program or to register, contact 683-2340 or www.grailville.org.
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Trout fishing season kicks off A sure sign of spring is the beginning of trout fishing season at Lake Isabella Family Fishing Center. Anglers can drop a line for the first year’s stocking of 1,000 pounds of feisty rainbow trout Friday, Feb. 26. Lake Isabella has been a favorite watering hole for years and features 28 spring-fed acres of fishing as well as the area’s best selection of fishing tackle and bait. Weekly trout stockings will be taking place through the month of March. A daily ticket is required
to fish at Lake Isabella. The cost is $9.75 for ages 13 through 59. Kids and seniors fish free everyday. Spring hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends (open until 8 p.m. beginning March 14.) A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($5 annual; $2 daily) is required to enter the parks. For additional information, please visit GreatParks.org or call the Lake Isabella Boathouse at 7911663.
REUNIONS Princeton High School Class of 1970 – will have its 40th reunion on June 25 and 26. A buffet is planned for 7-11 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Raffel’s Banquet Hall in Evendale. The class will also meet from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sharon Woods, on Saturday, June 26, at Cardinal Crest camp site for a cookout. All classmates should contact Jim Young at jyoung4256@yahoo.com or Janice (Renner) Wilkins at janicewilkins51@netzero.com.
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Residents of Sayler Park before 1980 – are invited to the Sayler Park Reunion from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until the street lights come on), Saturday, May 29, at Lee’s Shelter in Fernbank Park (old River
Park). Rain date is June 5. Attendees should bring their own food for their families along with chairs, ice, coolers, games, cornhole boards, horseshoes, etc. Attendees are also asked to bring any old photos they have. Call Kim Jacobs Harmeyer at 347-6105, or Al Richardson at 378-2454 with questions. Talawanda High School classes of 1964 and 1965 – are having a 45th reunion for 1965 and 46th reunion for 1964, July 23, 24 and 25, in Oxford. Contact Alice Anderson Wedding at aj2mydad@yahoo.com, on facebook.com, or at 831-0336. Anyone is welcome to help plan.
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Community
February 17, 2010
Main Library doubles computer classes The Main Library’s TechCenter offers computer classes for every skill level. To meet the public’s need for computer and Internet access, the main library has doubled the number of computer training programs offered. Classes are in the Computer Training Room on the first floor of the Main Library’s North Building behind the Homework Central Department. Classes are always free and open to the public. The library is at 800 Vine St., downtown; 3696900. Open lab times take place in the computer training room behind Homework Central. For more information, call 369-6900 and ask for the TechCenter. • “Word Processing” is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22. This session is perfect for users looking to work on word processing projects from letters or resumes to novels or short stories. Bring your
pre-existing word documents or start from scratch. The instructor can help you with word processing questions and give tips on formatting, spacing, inserting content and other word processing functions. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a longtime supporter of computer access in public libraries, included the Public Library in its most recent grant program. The Foundation’s Opportunity Online Hardware Grant will fund the upgrading and expansion of public computers at 17 library branches. The Foundation awarded the grant to locations based on the percentage of residents in poverty and the age of the existing computer equipment. With online job applications, applications for government assistance, resume writing, and homework drawing more people into the library each day,
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the increased computer capacity will be a welcome addition. Internet and Computer Workshops take place in the computer training room behind Homework Central. Registration is required. To register, call 369-6900 and ask for the TechCenter. • “Computers 101” is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, and at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. It is for first time computer users. Learn the skills you’ll need to get started using a computer like how to use the mouse and keyboard, the difference between hardware and software, and more. • ”Word Processing Basics” is at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Learn the basics of word processing like typing skills, changing font sizes, working with margins and indentations, copying and pasting, and more. Some typing experience helpful, but not necessary before taking this class. • “Tech Spotlight – Flash Drives & Memory Cards” is from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Want to learn how to use your flash drive or memory card? Interested in saving, transferring, or editing documents stored on your portable media device? The TechCenter shines the spotlight on flash drives and
Does attitude really matter? We know it does. United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati is hosting the second annual “ATTITUDE” – a disability awareness essay contest. It is open to all students in
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and online safety so you can explore the World Wide Web. Basic knowledge of the mouse and keyboard are suggested before taking this class. • “Your First E-mail” is at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19. For users looking to sign up for their first e-mail address. This class will take you through the process of signing up for a free e-mail account as well as basic instructions on how to send and receive messages. Basic knowledge of the mouse and keyboard and how to access the Internet are suggested before taking this class. • “Working with Images – Beginner” is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. In this introductory class users will learn how to put photos on the computer via scanning or portable media such as a memory card, and then share them with others online. Basic knowledge of computers and the Internet is required and an e-mail account and photos of your own on a camera, CD or flash drive are strongly recommended. Registration is required. To register, call 369-6900 and ask for the TechCenter. Class takes place in the TechCenter.
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memory cards. • “Social Networking: Why Everyone is Tweeting About Getting LinkedIn” is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Have you been getting strong hints from your friends and colleagues to get a Facebook page? What is this Twitter thing everyone is talking about? In this class you will learn how to link up with friends from high school or the new friend you met the other day through social networks. Basic knowledge of computers and the Internet is required and an e-mail account is strongly recommended. • “Computers 102” is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. For users who are now comfortable with the mouse and keyboard, this class will explore more functions on the computer. Learn important skills like how to open files and programs, how to copy and paste data, how to use folders and move files, and more. Basic knowledge of the mouse and keyboard are suggested before taking this class. • “Intro to the Internet” is at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Want to surf the Internet, but not sure how to get started? Learn the basics of browsers, search engines,
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grades three through eight in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and aims to promote understanding by allowing young students to open their hearts and minds and write an essay based on the attitudes they encounter toward people with disabilities. The overall winner will receive a Kings Island season gold pass for four. All first-place winners in each grade division will receive a $50 mall gift certificate, a certificate of appreciation, have their essay published in the Community Press and Recorder, and will be transported from their school via limousine to an awards luncheon hosted by PF Chang’s in Norwood. Students can choose to interview a child or adult with a disability and write about the experience, read a book about people with dis-
abilities and describe the impact the attitudes of others have on their lives, or write about their own observations or feelings toward people with disabilities. All entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, originality, quality of writing and understanding by grade division. The panel of judges includes professional authors, journalists, librarians, teachers and people with disabilities. Entries are due by Friday, April 16. For additional information or to request a contest packet, contact Lisa Brown at 221-4606, ext. 15, or visit www.ucpcincinnati.org for a listing of the rules and an entry form. The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
BUSINESS UPDATE Skiba promoted
DunnhumbyUSA has promoted Chris Skiba as director of communications and media. Previously an associate director, Skiba will be Skiba responsible for the strategic execution of loyalty communication plans. He holds a masters in business administration from the University of Iowa. Skiba lives in Loveland.
Salon Rapport’s lovely promotion
Salon Rapport is supporting the fight against heart disease through a promotion. Through March 14, Salon Rapport will donate portions of sales to the American Heart Association. “We’ve struggled in our own family with heart disease and have a strong fondness for the American Heart Association,” Salon Rapport owner Donn Heywood said. Customers may also take advantage of a special drawing and promotional sale of diamond highlights, developed by Heywood as a salon exclusive. Salon Rapport is at 519 W. Loveland Ave. For more information, call 683-1109 or visit www.SalonRapport.com.
Kings Island job fairs
Kings Island will host job fairs 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 at the park, 6300 Kings Island Drive in Mason. Kings Island says that it plans to hire more than 4,000 seasonal associates for the 2010 operating season, which begins April 17. Associates are needed in all areas of park operation, including admissions, call center, cash control, entertainment, food and beverage, fire and safety, games, guest services, lifeguards, merchandise, rides, security, sweeps and warehouse. Anyone 15 years old or older can apply. For more information, call 754-5748 or log onto visitkingsisland.com to fill out an application.
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RELIGION Brecon United Methodist Church
Sunday Worship Services are 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church is during the 10:45 a.m. hour. All guests and visitors are welcome. The church is at 7388 East Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 4897021.
Church of the Saviour United Methodist
Movie Night is scheduled for families at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Kids should wear their pajamas and be ready for popcorn and movie fun. The entire family is invited. Movie will start at 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the church gym. All able bodied men (and maybe not so able bodied men) are invited for some exercise. Family Lego Night has been rescheduled to 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 26. Families are encouraged to bring their Legos and take part in the fun. Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, to discuss “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. The group meets at the Harper’s Point Panera. All are welcome. Senior Men meet at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for lunch and fellowship. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27. All are welcome. It is a free family event. Summer Vacation Bible School will be June 21-25. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon.
About religion
Religion news is published at no charge on a spaceavailable basis. Items must be to our office no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, for possible consideration in the following edition. E-mail announcements to loveland@communitypress.co m, with “Religion” in the subject line. Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. Mail to: Loveland Herald, Attention: Teasha O’Connell, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. The church is located at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.
Epiphany United Methodist Church
Worship times are: Contemporary worship at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sundays and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Ash Wednesday services will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 17. All are welcome. New Sermon Series at all services “Marriage 911.” It offers practical help to save or strengthen your
marriage. Topics will include expectations, fidelity and communication in marriage and important relationships. Along with this series, check out the church’s resource table that will include books, curriculum, and small group studies for couples, singles, widowed, and young people looking toward a future including marriage. The church is at 6635 LovelandMiamiville Road, Loveland; 6779866.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
The church is hosting Scrapbooking from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. nearly every third Monday. Free childcare is provided. You must register by 5 p.m. Friday before the Monday event. For more information, call the church at 891-1700. The dates are: Feb. 22, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 7, July 19 and Aug. 16. The church is at 7701 Kenwood Road, Kenwood; 891-1700.
Loveland Presbyterian Church
All youth groups now meet at 6 p.m. every Sunday night beginning with supper, a short worship service and group sessions. The church is at 360 Robin Ave., Loveland; 683-2525; www.LPCUSA.org.
Loveland United Methodist
The new service times are 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. for the Traditional Service, 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. for the Contemporary Service and Sun-
day School and 11 a.m. to noon for the Blended Service and Sunday School. Join the United Methodist Women from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Thursday morning of each month for UMW, a time of fellowship, devotion and ministry at LUMC. The purpose of the UMW is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” The church is at 10975 S. Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-1738.
New Church of Montgomery
The church conducts worship at 10:30 a.m., Sundays and Divine Providence Study Group the first four Sundays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at 9035 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery; 4899572.
Northern Hills Synagogue
Shabbat evening services begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. The featured speaker will be Sarah Weiss, executive director of the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education. She will speak on “The Next Generation: The Impact of the Holocaust.” Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The congregation will consider the needs of people with physical challenges and others who have
often been excluded from religious and community activities in an Inclusion Shabbat service. A complimentary lunch will follow services. On Sunday, Feb. 21, Northern Hills Synagogue and Borders Books are teaming up for A Purim Extravaganza, an afternoon of costumes, stories, and festive treats, including a costume contest. The program will take place at the Borders in Mason, 5150 Deerfield Blvd. The synagogue is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road, Deerfield Township; 9316038; www.nhs-cba.org.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Ash Wednesday- Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes, services at noon and 7 p.m. Soup supper and evening prayerEvery Wednesday during Lent, 6:15 p.m. supper and 7:15 p.m. Service of Evening Prayer. Out to Lunch- The senior group, Young at Hearts, will be going to Buck’s Tavern at 2399 Montgomery Road at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Sign up at the church. POP Corks - a group of wine enthusiasts, will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. The theme will be red and white French wines. The gathering is a way of becoming better acquainted in a casual setting, while learning about wine. The church is at 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland; 683-4244.
River Hills Christian Church
Thriving Moms is a group for moms
of infants through high school students; meets weekly to receive encouragement and instruction, make friends and have fun; held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; child care provided. There is a Christian counselor as the parent coach, as well as a mentor mom. Call 5830371. The church is at 6300 Price Road, Loveland; 677-7600.
St. Columban Church
The church is hosting the annual Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent: Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. Choose grilled salmon, fish or shrimp dinners with two sides. Also available: fish sandwiches, cheese pizza whole or by the slice, and gourmet salad. Drive-through or dine-in. Visit www.stcolumban.org. The church is at 894 Oakland Road, Loveland; 683-0105.
Sycamore Christian Church
Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.
Northern Hills hosts CHHE director
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PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
7950 Pfeiffer Rd. 793-6169
9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 6:30 pm Sunday Eve Service 7:00 pm Wednesday Family Night
www.montgomeryag.org
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EPISCOPAL ST. ANNE, WEST CHESTER 6461 Tylersville Road (1/2 mile W. of Cin-Day) 513-779-1139
Sundays 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45am Nursery Sun 9:00am-noon Church School Classes for All Ages, 9:45am www.saintanne-wc.org
Elizabeth Ann Ulland and Robert William Andres are pleased to announce their engagement. Elizabeth is the daughter of Kerry and Pat Ulland of West Chester, OH. She is a graduate of Lakota West High School and Southern Ohio College with an Associate of Applied Business Paralegal Degree. She is employed at Omya Inc. in Blue Ash, OH. Robert is the son of Rick and Cindy Andres of Cleves, OH. He is a graduate of Taylor High School and Union College with a degree in Criminal Justice. He is employed at The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in Lebanon, OH. The couple will be married on May 22, 2010, 2:30pm at St. John’s Church in Deer Park, OH.
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101 South Lebanon Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 683-4244 Lead Pastor Jonathan Eilert Pastor Grant Eckhart Saturday Service 5:00pm Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am http://www.princeofpeaceelca.org
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR 8005 Pfeiffer Rd Montgmry 791-3142 www.cos-umc.org "The GPS of Life: A Life of Blessings"
Ange Our first Grandson will be 1 year old on 2/14/2010. He has truly been a Blessing from God. He is such a Joy.
(1 mile west of Montgomery Rd) Services & Sunday School: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery Available www.fbccincy.or 513-489-1114
NorthStar Vineyard Community Church
Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loveland High School, off of Rich Rd. 683-1556 www.northstarvineyard.org
Nursery Care Provided
Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor
LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Loving, Praying, Caring Church Join us for Sunday Services Worship Service........................10:00am Church School............................11:15am CONNECT Youth Service.............6-8pm
ST. PATRICK’S-LEBANON 232 E. Main St (corner of East & Main) Rev. Jacqueline E. Matisse, Pastor
932-7691 Holy Eucharist 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am Nursery Care Provided 5 min. from K-71 via Rt. 48
Fellowship/Coffee Hour after Worship Nursery Provided/Youth Group Activities 360 Robin Ave. (off Oak St.), Loveland OH
683-2525
www.LPCUSA.org
EVANGELICAL FREE 5910 Price Road, Milford 831-3770
Mason United Methodist Church 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Rd. (near Tylersville Rd. intersection) 513-398-4741 8:30 & 11:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Contemporary Worship 1:30 PM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available
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Services 8:00 am, 9:15 am & 11:00am Steve Lovellette, Senior Pastor Nursery proivided at all services
Take I-275 to exit 57 toward Milford, Right on McClelland, Right on Price, church soon on Right
7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery (East of I-71 on Pfeiffer Rd) Worship Schedule 10:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion Baby sitter provided Pastor: Josh Miller ascensionlutheranchurch.com
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FAITH BIBLE CHURCH 8130 East Kemper Rd.
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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am Contemporary Worship 9:40am Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am
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Sharonville United Methodist
8:15 & 11am Traditional Service & Kingdom Kids 9:30am Contemporary Worship & Sunday School 7:00pm Wednesday, Small Groups for all ages Infant care available for all services
3751 Creek Rd.
www.stpaulcommunityumc.org
Good Shepherd (E LCA)
TRADITIONAL SERVICE 845A & 11A CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 930A SUNDAY SCHOOL (ADULTS & CHILDREN) 930A & 11A
www.goodshepherd.com
7701 Kenwood Rd.
513.891.1700
(across from Kenwood Towne Centre) Saturday night at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Pastors: Larry Donner, Pat Badkey, Jesse Abbott
513-563-0117
www.sharonville-umc.org
handicap accessible
nursey care @ all services
8821 Miami Rd. (Corner of Gailbraith)
(513)891-8181
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PRESBYTERIAN BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN
4309 Cooper Rd. At Reed Hartman Hwy 791-1153 • www.bapcweb.net Rev. Michael Brewer, Pastor • 9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages • 10:30 AM Worship Nursery Care Provided Fellowship Hour following Worship Service
MADEIRA SILVERWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.madeirachurch.org 8000 Miami Ave. 791-4470 Contemporary Worship 9:00 am
Church School for Everyone 10:10 am
Traditional Worship 11:15 am Child Care available at all times
Montgomery Presbyterian Church 9994 Zig Zag Road Mongtomery, Ohio 45242
Worship Service 10:30am Nursery Care Available website: www.MPChurch.net
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Since joining the staff of the CHHE in 2004 through a local AmeriCorps program, Public Allies, Weiss has formulated lasting partnerships with organizations and educational facilities locally, nationally and internationally. In 2007, she led 30 local high school students on an educational journey to Poland and Israel as part of a collaborative venture between CHHE and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Weiss is a graduate of the esteemed Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies in Israel. Recently she became a Lerner Fellow through an advanced course sponsored by the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous at Columbia University. She is the 207 recipient of Public Allies Changemaker Award. The granddaughter of Holo-
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Sarah Weiss, executive director of the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, will be the Third Friday speaker at Northern Hills Synagogue Friday, Feb. 19. Shabbat services start at 8 p.m. Weiss’ will speak on “The Next Generation: The Impact of the Holocaust.” Northern Hills is at 5714 Fields Ertel Road between Interstate 71 and Snider Road. A dessert reception will follow. The entire community is invited to attend. Weiss will examine the impact of the Holocaust on the descendants of survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators, as well as genocide survivors in the aftermath of the Holocaust, while passing the legacy of education and remembrance to the next generation.
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NEWSMAKERS Resident joins board of Talbert House
Talbert House announced Chase M. Kohn has been appointed to the agency’s board of trustees. Kohn, a Loveland resident, is the administrator/vice president of Glendale Place Care Center, a local senior Kohn skilled nursing facility. He will serve on the agency’s development committee. Kohn also is active with Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, serving as the young leadership chair. In 2009, Talbert House, a nonprofit social service agency, served 24,000 clients in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, community corrections and welfare-to-work services in
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services with more than 30 proven programs focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Each year, Talbert House helps more than 24,000 men, women and children across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens through its programs in community corrections, mental health, substance abuse and welfare-to-work. Visit www.talberthouse.org.
Resident joins Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati
Stephen McClanahan has joined Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati as a volunteer consultant. ESCC is a nonprofit organization that
McClanahan
provides full management consulting services to other nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati
area. McClanahan retired from Procter & Gamble in 2008 as associate director in clinical research management for various divisions within the organization. He was with P&G for more than 22 years. McClanahan has been involved with many volunteer activities and is active in River Hills Christian Church and the Outlet at City Gospel Mission. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Western Kentucky University and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Kentucky. Stephen and his wife, Judy, live in Loveland.
Program to increase happiness Learning to increasing happiness in your daily life will be the focus of the day when Jewish Family Service’s seventh annual Miriam O. Smith Educational Series presents “The How of Happiness: A Science and Practice” Sunday, March 7. This program is open to the entire community and also offers a wide variety of professional continuing educational units. Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of the bestseller, “The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want,” will be the keynote speaker. Lyubomirsky is internationally renowned for her research on the possibility or permanently increasing happiness. She has been the focus of dozens of newspaper and magazine articles including Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today,
Good Housekeeping, Newsweek, Forbes and Time Magazine. She has also been featured in Lyubomirsky numerous documentaries, lectured to a wide variety of audiences, and has appeared on multiple TV show including “Good Morning America,” “20/20” and “Dr. Oz.” During her presentation, Lyubomirsky will explain how to increase and sustain wellbeing, and how to cope with life’s challenges by increasing intentional happiness. “Dr. Lyubomirsky has shown that 40 percent of our happiness is determined by what we do and how we think. In other words, pursuing activities with intent and effort can have a powerful effect on how happy we are,” said Susan Shorr of
Symmes Township, co-chair of the program with Marcie Bachrach of Blue Ash. “The How of Happiness: A Science and Practice” will be held at the Receptions Conference Center, 10681 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Seating is limited. The program is designed for both the general community and professionals. The session for the general community with Lyubomirsky is 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; admission is $20 by March 4 or $25 at the door. Professionals receiving 4.0 CEUs, MCEs, RCHs, CCEUs, contact hours, or a certificate of completion will continue with Mayerson until 5:15 p.m.; professional registration is $70 by March 4 or $85 at the door. To register or for sponsorship information, go online to www.jfscinti.org or contact Sandee at 766-3352 or sgolden@jfscsinti.org.
Northern Hills, Ohav Shalom to celebrate Purim Haman. As recorded in the Book of Esther, the plot was foiled by the efforts of Esther, the Queen and a secret Jew, and her cousin, Mordechai. For thousands of years, Jews have celebrated their deliverance from this evil plot with an especially joyous celebration. At 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, members of the two congregations will gather at Northern Hills, 5714 Fields Ertel Road, for evening services followed by the reading of the Megillah, the Book of Esther, featuring Northern Hills’ awardwinning Purim PowerPoint. Adults and children alike are invited to
Northern Hills Synagogue – Congregation B’nai Avraham and Congregation Ohav Shalom are teaming up to celebrate the Purim holiday together, Saturday evening, Feb. 27, and Sunday morning, Feb. 28. Though this is a first for the two northeast suburban Conservative congregations, this is a natural step to take given the growth of Kehilla, the combined religious school that now serves the youth from the two congregations. The festival of Purim commemorates the saving of the Jews of the ancient Persian empire from destruction at the hands of the evil
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Arrests/citations
Joshua Junker, 25, 2811 Arrowhead Trail, re-cite other department, Feb. 4. Kelly W. Porter, 28, 890 W. Loveland Ave. Apartment 10 Building H, recite other department, Feb. 4. Marylee Marie Leighton, 30, 6010 E. Kemper Road, re-cite other department, Feb. 5. Jermelle R. Brown, 24, 747 W. Main St. E, re-cite other department, Feb. 5. Brandon J. Burch, 33, 110 Cherokee Drive, disorderly conduct-intox physical harm, Feb. 6. Christopher M. Vogt, 37, 315 Plum St., re-cite other department, Feb. 6.
Incidents/investigations Disorderly conduct At 330 N. Second St., Feb. 6.
Work continues despite the snow near the on ramp to south Interstate 71 at Field Ertel Road Tuesday, Feb. 9.
DEATHS Lillian Canull
Lillian Canull, 94, of Loveland died Feb. 9. Survived by children, Butch Smith, Dale Canull and Charles Canull; 11 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death Canull by father, Victor Fink; mother, Marie (nee Richeal) Fink; and siblings, Robert Fink,
About obituaries
Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge. Call 248-7134 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 for pricing details. Laura Ward and Charles “Cocky” Fink. Services were Feb. 13 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland.
Disorderly conduct-intox physical harm
At 200 W. Loveland Ave., Feb. 6.
Domestic violence, criminal damaging/endangering At 1109 Sunrise Drive, Feb. 6.
Re-cite other department
At 365 Branch Hill, Feb. 4. At 120 W. Loveland Ave., Feb. 4. At 200 W. Loveland Ave., Feb. 5. At 678 Park Ave., Feb. 5. At 400 W. Loveland Ave., Feb. 6.
Telecommunications harassment
At 234 County Down Lane, Feb. 7.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations
Lisa C. Moore-Barr, 40, 9694 Rich Road, domestic violence, Jan. 26. Rollin D. Goodpaster Jr., 53, 497 Parish Hill, theft, assault, Jan. 28. Alicia L. Ungar, 29, 5890 Stonebridge, telephone harassment, Jan. 28. Heather M. Meinke, 23, 604 Four Seasons, drug possession, operating vehicle under influence, Jan. 31. Jordan Duguid, 18, 1080 S. Muscovy, disorderly conduct, Jan. 29. Kenneth E. Vogel, 46, 6164 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, disorderly conduct, Jan. 29. Peggy S. Gee, 46, 1507 Commons,
About police reports
The Community Press 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: Loveland, Chief Tim Sabransky, 583-3000. Miami Township, Chief Stephen Bailey, 248-3721. Symmes Township, Lt. Dan Reid, 683-3444. obstructing official business, driving under suspension, Feb. 2.
Incidents/investigations Breaking and entering
Gauges, tools, etc. taken from McCracken Trucking and Excavating; $3,500 at Glendale Milford Road, Jan. 25.
Burglary
Entry made into residence at 1369 Cottonwood Court, Jan. 25. TV, guitars, computer, etc. taken; $3,020 at 1098 Kimberly Lane, Jan. 30.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP
5900 block of Whippoorwill Hollow, Jan. 28.
Arrests/citations
Theft
Stereo taken from van at 301 Elmcrest, Jan. 26. Several chargers, etc. taken from vehicle at 326 Elmcrest, Jan. 26. Mail taken from mailbox at 1369 Cottonwood Court, Jan. 26. Cellphone taken from locker at Lowe’s at Romar Drive, Jan. 26. Cash taken from Kroger; $620 at Ohio 28, Jan. 27. Checks taken and forged; $1,213.20 at 582 Wards Corner, Jan. 27. Two tailgates taken off vehicles at Castrucci Ford; $1,000 at Ohio 28, Jan. 28. Cases of soda pop taken from Kroger; $22 at Ohio 28, Jan. 28. Merchandise taken from Kroger at Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Jan. 28. Gasoline not paid for at United Dairy Farmers; $20 at Ohio 50, Jan. 29. Merchandise taken from Walgreen’s at Ohio 28, Jan. 31. Items taken from vehicles at Kash Drive, Jan. 31. Counterfeit $10 bill passed at United Dairy Farmers at Wolfpen Pleasant Hill, Jan. 30. Cellphone taken at Applebee’s at Meijer Drive, Jan. 31.
Violation of protection order
Female reported this offense at 5689 Greimann Lane, Jan. 29.
Criminal damage
Door latch button broken on vehicle at 6305 Melody Lane, Jan. 25. Window broken in camper at 5700 Longfield, Jan. 29. Four tires cut on vehicle at 1888 Pebble Ridge, Jan. 30. At Ohio 28, Jan. 27.
Marijuana possession
Male student had marijuana in possession at Live Oaks at Buckwheat Road, Jan. 26.
LOVELAND (HAMILTON CO.)
224 Bold Forbes Road: Mattix Leslie L. to Lagreca Gregory J. & Kate; $244,000. 820 Carrington Place: Odonnell Debra & Gregory A. to Jackson Kristann; $80,000.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP
6623 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to David Wuerdeman, trustee, $55,000. 501 Branch Hill Loveland Road, Linda Kunkel to Vadim Soroka, 1.4280 acre, $18,000. 418 Branchhill-Loveland Road, Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to David Roberts, $72,900. 672 Brooklyn, Jason Combs to George Elliott, 0.3000 acre, $21,500. 6390 Derbyshire Lane, Gail Carroll to Kristina & Sean Delaney, 0.9590 acre, $233,000. 6096 Drum Hill Lane, James & Susan Elberfeld to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., $143,334. 1641 Fairway Crest, Floyd Buchanan & Jodene Caron-Buchanan to James Logeman, trustee, $451,900. 1121 Klondyke Road, Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. to Connie Vreeland, 0.6700 acre, $125,000. 1902 Leven Lane, Tartan Glen Acquisition Co. LLC. to Cornelia Trombly, $141,735. 1900 Leven Lane, Tartan Glen Acquisition Co. LLC. to Michael & Marie Bartley, $144,060. 5530 Mallard Pointe Court, NVR Inc. to Jason & Lara Molnar, 0.2955 acre, $228,025. 721 Maple Ridge Road, Bonnie Pollard to Mark Koenig, $150,000. 5813 Mt. Vernon Drive, Scott & Christina Elam to Federal National Mortgage Assoc., $147,600. Ohio 28, Storage Unlimited-Miami Township LLC. to Mt. Repose Self Storage Ltd., 8.4200 acre, $1,300,000. 6729 Surlyn Court, Dana & Melissa Craft to Prudential Relocation Inc., 0.6740 acre, $457,500. 5419 Timber Trail Place, Todd & Karin Eppert to Scott & Karie Jackson, 0.3225 acre, $260,000. 1503 Traverse Creek Drive, Timothy Seidler, trustee to Ellen Erickson, $165,900.
About real estate transfers
Clermont County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Clermont County Auditor Linda L. Fraley. Hamilton County real estate transfer information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP
10330 Richland Park Drive: Kupper Brian O. & Diane C. Holstein-Kupper to Goins Gary L. & Angela M.; $225,000. 9329 Kemper Road: Bingaman Brenda K. to Brooks Joseph L. & Debra A.; $770,000.
PUBLIC HEARING SYMMES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Symmes Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing Case (#201004) filed by Jack Stauffer, 4135 Socialville-Foster Road, Mason, OH 45040, appellant, for a modification to the site plan for an approved transient vendor use. The subject property located at 10910 Loveland Madeira Road, is presently zoned "F" Light Industry. Transient vendor sales are permitted in this District as a "Conditional Use". This hearing will be held at Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. Plans are on file and open for public inspection. Gerald L. Beckman Township Zoning Inspector 970865/1001538438
Incidents/investigations Aggravated robbery
Residence entered and victim threatened and $200 removed from residence at 11294 Montgomery Road, Jan. 27.
Breaking and entering
Construction trailer entered and copper tubing valued at $6,000 removed at 11907 U.S. 22, Jan. 25. Interior removed at 5603 View Pointe Drive, Jan. 25.
Theft
Temporary tag removed at 5500 Ehrling, Jan. 31. Cell phone of unknown value removed at 5603 View Pointe Drive, Jan. 26.
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Menacing
Adult female was threatened at Boyd E. Smith School at Jerles, Jan. 28.
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SECTION 00020 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Loveland, through the office of the City Manager, will receive sealed bids for the Downtown Loveland Job Creation and Revitalization Project, Phase 1. The project includes public improvements to the City of Loveland’s proposed Loveland Station development site, located on the west side of S.R. 48, between West Loveland Avenue and Broadway Street. The project work includes, but is not limited to: earthwork, removals, installation of a storm sewer system, underground detention and storm water quality treatment systems, and installation of parking lot curb and pavement.
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