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Blue Ash resident Gary P. Zola was selected to receive the 2012 King Legacy Award. The award is given to persons whose lives reflect the characteristics and attributes of Martin Luther King Jr. and to those who have made significant and tangible contributions in the areas of race relations, justice and human rights.

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Smitherman wants Cincinnati to sell By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

BLUE ASH — Blue Ash officials said they are willing to consider a proposal that the city buy

some 100 acres of property that Cincinnati owns at the Blue Ash Airport. Cincinnati City Councilman Christopher Smitherman introduced a motion to Cincinnati City Council Feb. 16 that Cincinnati sell the property it owns at the airport to Blue Ash. The Federal Aviation Ad-

ministration has so far declined to award grants to help Cincinnati reconfigure and outfit the Blue Ash Airport on property Cincinnati owns there - a project officials estimate could cost as much as $20 million. Blue Ash already owns 130 acres of land at the Blue Ash Airport and Blue Ash Mayor Mark

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Adding 150 spots along Happiness By Leah Fightmaster Rescue workers and emergency personnel respond to an accident at Ronald Reagan Highway and Interstate 71 Feb. 10. LIZ DUFOUR/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Crash raises concerns about intersection St. Ursula Academy has three National Merit Finalists for 2012: Corinne Nako of Indian Hill, Mary Tull of Kenwood and Katherine Woebkenberg of Montgomery. See Schools, A5

Weber recently announced the city was committed to moving ahead with plans to build a park there, despite the fact that issues between Cincinnati and the Federal Aviation Administration remain unresolved. Smitherman said in his mo-

Hospital unveils parking lot plan

This winter, while milder than most, has still taken its toll on local roads. We want to know: What roads in your community are most in need of repair? Share your thoughts – and your photos, if you have them. E-mail us at nesuburban@communitypress.com. Nominate as many as you want. (Ask your car for help.) Thanks, and safe driving.

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State asked to help improve safety By Leah Fightmaster lfightmaster@communitypress.com

Officials are taking a closer look at a Ronald Reagan Highway intersection after a fatal accident Feb. 10. Jessica M. Abhat, 27, of Cold Spring, Ky., struck John E. Bigane’s Honda Civic as her Nissan 350Z approached the exit ramp on westbound Ronald Reagan Highway to I-71 south on Feb. 10. The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. Bigane, 67, of Cincinnati, was reportednottohaveyieldedtotraffic at the stop sign as he tried to turn east onto Ronald Reagan from I-71 south. Sycamore Township and Madeira/Indian Hill fire and EMS services responded to the crash. Sycamore took Bigane to Bethesda North Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and Abhat was taken to Christ Hospital by Madeira/ Indian Hill EMS. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, and alcohol and drugs are not considered to be factors. Sycamore Township Fire Chief William Jetter said this accident was not the first serious one at that intersection, and the communities around the area on Ronald Reagan where this intersection is located

Rescue workers and emergency personnel respond to an accident at Ronald Reagan Highway and Interstate 71 Feb. 10.

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have requested the state look at the traffic flow and find a safer way for vehicles to travel. “It’s an ongoing question for years why,” he said. “There have been a lot of wrecks, a lot of T-bone wrecks like this one and road conditions with cars hydroplaning.” Jay Hamilton, District 8 planning engineer for the Ohio Department of Transportation, said the department is looking into options for improving the intersection. He said the department is gathering

crash statistics from the last 10 years, which show the intersection has had at least one accident a year, with as many as five. “It’s more difficult than just putting a traffic light in, because traffic can build up on the exit ramp (from I-71),” he said. “We’re re-looking at what can be done.” For more information about your community and to sign up for our newsletter, visit www.Cincinnati.com/SycamoreTownship.

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Jewish Hospital needs more parking, and wants to put it where four homes currently sit. In a proposal submitted to Sycamore Township, the hospital shows plans to put in a 150-space parking lot on about an acre and a half of land behind the building to create more parking that a future four-story building will eat up. The only details standing in its way is zoning and the five multi-family homes sitting on that location on Happiness Way. Mercy Health owns the five properties. Three driveways will branch off the parking lot, and a 20-foot buffer of trees will separate the lot from the neighborhood. While the ground has a slope, the proposal states the land will not be altered drastically to flatten it. The lot is considered the first of a larger step, which could later include a parking garage. Jewish Hospital’s proposal asks for some variances in Sycamore Township’s zoning code that does not allow fences in front yards, which is a change for which the township does not want to create a precedent, said Greg Bickford, planning and zoning director/assistant township administrator. Bickford added that 12 residents attended the zoning meeting Feb. 13, and the zoning commission approved the proposal with conditions in a 4 to 1 vote. Conditions included an enhanced buffer, including See PARKING, Page A2

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The Board of Trustees decided to extend the deadline for its request for proposal for fire and EMS service bidding. Township Administrator Bruce Raabe said the decision was made because the board wanted to give potential bidders more time to submit a bid and the firefighters’ union more of a chance to come up with some solutions. “Comments we have heard from other people was it seems to be happening fast,” he said. “Bids take more time to do, so (the trustees) decided to extend the deadline three more weeks.” Several people at the Board of Trustees Feb. 2 meeting, as well as comments the township has gotten, suggest a levy might be a solution to prevent outsourcing fire and EMS services. Raabe said the township has received messages both for and against a levy, and while the trustees are not considering a levy any more than previously, if there is an “overwhelming desire for a levy,” it could become an option. “At some point, with Gov. Kasich taking money away, something has to give,” he said. “We need to get together and talk about it ... but (the trustees) are looking at cost savings first.”

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possibly shrubs to prevent people walking through. The Board of Trustees will discuss the proposal at its meeting March 1. “We know they’re going to expand,” Bickford said. “We have to take the design for what it is.” For more information about your community and to sign up for our newsletter, visit www.Cincinnati.com/ SycamoreTownship.

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Blue Ash police seek suspect

Blue Ash Police have issued this bulletin on a wanted suspect: Joshua D. Cannada; male; white; 5’10”; 175 pounds; born 7/31/1983; blond hair; green eyes. His last known address was 4733 Section Road, Norwood. Warrants are on file for aggravated robbery, kidnapping and aggravated burglary. He has relatives in the Whitley City, KY., area and is believed to be carrying a firearm. Cannada is wanted for an offense wherein he reportedly entered a residence in Blue Ash on Feb. 8, and stole prescription drugs from the victim at knifepoint. Cannada was known to the victim at the time of the offense. Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Joshua D. Cannada should contact the Blue Ash Police at (513) 745-8555 or Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040.

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tion that, “The city of Cincinnati should be a good regional partner and sell the remaining portion of land to the city of Blue Ash. “The city of Cincinnati should complete the transaction and allow Blue Ash to move forward in developing a project that makes sense for their community,” Smitherman said. A spokeswoman for Blue Ash responded today. “Blue Ash has not yet been given a proposal, however, we’ll keep an open dialogue with Cincinnati as we have in the past,” Kelly Osler, assistant to the Blue Ash city manager, said. “With any proposal we’ll have to consider costs and other obligations to our citizens,” Osler said. Weber said Blue Ash plans to begin work later this year on water, sewer and utilities for the new park at the airport. The mayor said work on the second phase of the park - to include a multipurpose pavilion, playgrounds, gardens and an observation tower - should begin in 2014. “Restaurants and bistros also will be developed during this phase, but exact timing, number and selections have not yet been finalized,” Weber said. For more about your community, visit www.Cincinnati.com/BlueAsh.

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School leader public input sought By Forrest Sellers

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The Indian Hill Exempted Village School District wants input from the community on its selection of a new superintendent. Superintendent Jane Knudson is retiring in July. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 21, a survey will be online in which respondents can provide feedback on qualities they would like to see in a new superintendent. The survey will be on the district website at www.ih.k12.oh.us.

A community forum is also planned at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Knudson high school, 6865 Drake Road. The forum, which is open to the public, is being presented by the executive search firm Hazard, Young. Attea and Associates. Bill Attea and Don Thompson, who are both senior associates with the

company, recently spoke with school board members to determine a timeline and explain the process. It’s important to design the search so that it reflects the community, said Attea. “The board will identify strengths, skills valued in the district (and) issues, challenges and concerns,” he said. Based on this criteria, the search firm will select potential candidates. The firm representatives also made suggestions on advertising for the

St. Michael advances in robotic competition By Kelly McBride kmcbride@communitypress.com

SHARONVILLE — A team of eight students at St. Michael School has advanced to the regional competition of the Junior First Lego League. The team of fifth-graders outscored teams with older students, earning a place at the Jan. 21 regional event at iSpace in Sharonville. Led by St. Michael parent Jane Rotsching, the St. Michael crew came in fifth out of 22 teams of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders at the Lakota Thunderhawks competition in December. They won the trophy for best mechanical design of a Robot, described as a "simple and yet fully function-

al." The annual Junior First Lego League competition issues a challenge requiring teams to build and program a robot to perform specific tasks, using STEM principles of science, technology education and math. This year's challenge was titled Food Factor. Teams had to follow the journey of food, from ground to table, and examine where and how it could become spoiled or contaminated. Then, members had to find a solution, and explain it. The St. Michael team did that through a skit. "At first, we couldn't remember our lines, but once we practiced, we got it down," Patrick Rotsching said.

The project itself was a lesson in teamwork, as well. "Sometimes we argued, but we worked it out," Matthew Proctor said. "We would take a vote," said Aaron Mullen, whose father, Dan, helped coach the team. "It's really neat that they're learning so many things," Principal Jody Farrell said. "To see them mature, and take ownership of their project." Team members agreed that their accomplishment was in part due to lessons learned last year, their first year as a team. They were surprised they made it to the regional competition Adam Strotman said the team was excited to advance in the competition: "We felt proud.”

“The board will identify strengths, skills valued in the district (and) issues, challenges and concerns.” BILL ATTEA

position. Attea did not discourage print advertising, but he said in many cases online advertising has been more

effective. He said two of the most essential qualities in a candidate for superintendent were leadership capability and people skills. The initial interviews with the candidates, which will be conducted by the school board, will be April 28 and 29. Final interviews will be in May. Attea said the involvement of the community will be essential to the process. In addition to the community forum, the search firm plans to meet with

school officials, teachers, support staff and students. Knudson said meetings with some of the previous board members could also be beneficial. They would provide a historical perspective, she said. Knudson has been with the district for 23 years starting as a principal at Indian Hill Primary School. She served as superintendent for seven years. The contract with Hazard and Associates will cost taxpayers $17,500, plus an estimated $3,500 for expenses.

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Republicans compete for 28th seat BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: MIKE WILSON

» Age: 35 » Community: Pleasant Run Farms » Education: B.S. applied mathematics, University of Cincinnati » Community activities: Active parishioner - Sacred Heart Church; basketball and track coach - Sacred Heart School » Contact information: mike@citizensformikewilson.com / 513-494-OH28 (6428)

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» Age: 23 » Community: Blue Ash » Education: Reading Jr./Sr. High School graduate of 2007 » Community activities: Member of the Blue Ash Republican Club and former member of the Reading Republican Club » Contact information: lonniegop@yahoo.com / 513-526-9841

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Republican state representative candidates Mike Wilson and Lonnie Bowling Jr. want Democrat State Rep. Connie Pillich’s 28th District seat. The winner of their primary race will face Pillich and Libertarian Robert Ryan in the Nov. 7 election. Wilson and Bowling’s responses to The Community Press’s questions are below. The 28th District includes Arlington Heights, Blue Ash, Deer Park, Evendale, Forest Park, Glendale, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Madeira, Montgomery, Sharonville, Springdale, Springfield Township, Woodlawn and Wyoming. Pillich has no challenger in the primary. 1. With budgets getting tighter, do you see consolidation of services, especially in smaller communities, as being a help? Why? How would you help facilitate that consolidation? Mike Wilson: Consolidating services .... offers the potential for cost savings, but at the cost of losing some of what makes our communities special. I think the role of the state is to create a framework that allows consolidation without mandating it from Columbus. Lonnie Bowling Jr.: Each community must make that decision. With the current economy, a lot can be looked at. If local communities need to consolidate, then the state can work with them to determine a way to serve the citizens. 2. With the loss of local government funding from the state, and the elimination of the tangible personal property tax and estate tax,

what will you do to help local governments to make up for those loss of funds? Wilson: Communities in our district have subsidized other parts of the state XZ~ ^ g gÍÍ by paying state taxes and getting less back in local government support. 'm committed to working with our local elected officials to find solutions that protect taxpayers and _ g sgX\ critical services. \Z^ ýZ ½¯ Bowling: We need good businesses in the district. Great companies with great jobs could help local governments. The tangible property tax loss hurt them, and we need to have cooperation. They impact us a lot, and Columbus doesn’t need a tight grip. 3. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled

the school funding system unconstitutional, but the state has done very little to change the system. What do you propose and what will you support? Wilson: Our school 7 7%^^ j %^^ j districts generally g gÍÍ send more money to the state than we get back. The Supreme Court ruling indicates we need to subsidize other districts even more. I disagree. I will fight to keep our money in our local school s%} ~Zgj districts. g gÍÍ Bowling: Columbus needs to step up and give our young people the proper education they deserve. We need to let our teachers get back to teaching again because state testing is awful. State testing is unfair and I don’t support it.

GOP House candidates address issues BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION TOM BRINKMAN

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PETER STAUTBERG

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HAMILTON COUNTY — The March 6 primary features a Republican contest for the new Ohio House of Representatives 27th District seat between challenger Tom Brinkman Jr. and incumbent Peter Stautberg. The winner will face Democrat Nathan Wissman in November. Ohio’s 27th House District covers eastern Hamilton County and includes the cities of Milford and Loveland (inside Hamilton County); the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Mt. Lookout, Columbia Tusculum, Linwood, East End, East Walnut Hills, Walnut Hills, Mt. Washington, California and part of Hyde Park; the villages of Indian Hill, Fairfax, Mariemont, Newtown and Terrace Park; and the townships of Anderson, Symmes and part of Columbia. The Community Press asked three questions and gave candidates a 50-word limit and longer answers were cut. Join the conversation. Check our our 2012 election page: http://cincinnati.com/elections. Get updates at the Politics Extra blog: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics.

Q: With budgets getting tighter, do you see consolidation of services, especially in smaller communities, as being a help? Why? How would you help facilitate that consolidation? Brinkman: The state balanced its budget on the backs of local governments while not eliminating the unfunded mandates these governments are forced to implement. I would focus attention

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The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 2011-2012.

Principal Honor Roll 3.6 and higher Seventh-grade - Sarah Adler, Isabelle Augustin, Mary (Kate) Bachman, Justin Banke, Roosevelt Barnes, Cora Bennett, Elsa Benson, Peter Bernard, Noah Biegger, Nicholas Bigliano, Ayanna Boben, Bradley Bolotin, Tara Boutelle, Lucas Bower, William Brabender, Chloe Bradley, Elleanora Brielmaier, Allison Brown, Caroline Bruns, Margaret Busch, Anais Cabello, Elizabeth Carl, Carson Carroll, Regan Carroll, Samantha Chacksfield, Stephen Coleman, Megan Combs, Morgan Comerford, Michael Cristinzio, Nicole Crone, Amy Deng, Shiva Devarajan, Daniel Dong, Gail Duke, Katerina Escobar, Nathan Estill, Sarita Evans, Joshua Feld, James Fields, Renee Foster, Margarita Francisco, Hannah Frey, Katherine Funderburk, Victor Garnica, Anthony Geraci, Joshua Glauser, Sadye Goodman, Kyle Green, Bradley Greenberger, David Greenberger, Sarah Guckenberger, Abigail Hallock, Claire Hallock, Eu-Yung (Daniel) Han, Candice Hansel, Zachary Hanus, Lena Harper, Megan Hart, Emily Hartwig, Devin Hawkins, Madelyn Heldman, Maxwell Hill, Yuka Hirose, Rebecca Holdren, Michaela Hopkins, Sarah Horne, Lauren Hughes, Nao Iijima, Haseeb Ikram, Norika Ito, Elizabeth Izworski, Sehar Jain, Connor Jarrett, Roneeka Johnson, Umang Joshi, Akshara Kapoor, Rujula Kapoor, Kyuzo Kelly, Larson Kent, Esther Soeun Kim, Nathan Kisselle, Sydney Klein, Lauryn Klyop, Clare Knife, Rebecca Kohrman, Allie Kolthoff, Julia Kong, Allison Kossen, Sophie Kramer, Verne (Paxton) Kreger, Lauren Kurtzer, Madelyn Lane, Kevin Lawson, Samuel Leach, Vanessa Leahr, Francine Levy, Adam Leyendecker, Jin Tong (Rosie) Lin, Regis Liou, William Listo, Beverly Liu, Jacob Locke, Hannah Loftspring, Jason Logan, Mary MacVittie, Supriya Malla, John (Jack) Manny, Stephanie Mather, Hannah May, Peter McCutcheon, Tasia Meaders, Alexandra Meckes, Miles Menyhert, Allison Miller, Matthew Miller, Jenna Moores, Jacob Mortensen, Athulya Murali, Ayumi Nakajima, Darby Nelson, Jun Nishikawa, Nonso Okonji, Gerardo Orellana, Hyo Bin (Victoria) Park, Soo Hyun Park, Joshua Peck, Marisa (Grace) Pel, Andrew Phillips, Esther Pittinger, Snigdha Porwal, Danielle Pratt, Oliver Proudfoot, Mitch Radakovich, Lily Retford, Noelle Ritchie, Samantha Rohr, Karina Rosa, Joshua Rosen, Benjamin Ruskin, Natalie Ryan, Alana Saggar, Lauren Saggar, Haripriya Sakthivel, Victoria (Tori) Schaefer, Kiley Schafer, Andrew Schneider, William Schramm, Andrew Schrantz, Matthew Schuetz, Laura Setser, Andrew Seymour, Kevin Sheetz, Olivia Shuholm, Kevin Skiba, Darcy Slattery, Jacob Spiegel, Sydney Stewart, Madeleine Stuhlreyer, Henry Sun, Varsha Suresh, Madeleine Sykes, Lindsay Tacy, Mason Taylor, Elton Tong, Killian Torregrosa, Emily Tyler, Katherine Van Den Brink, Caroline Veraldo, Eric Yelmgren, Jhariah Wadkins, Kamaria Walton, Orchid Wang, Madeline Ward, David Wertheim, Alayna White, Ryan Wick, Bria Williams, Davis Wilson, Emily Wise, Jessica Wocks, Julia You, Grant Young, Hannah Young, Megan Zimmerman and Bruce Zou. Eighth-grade - Alexandra Abele, Gitanjalli Ajay Prasad, Haya Akbik, Anna (Kellen) Alsip, Prety Amom, Grace Anaple, Benjamin Annenberg, Savanna Asbrock, Divyesh Balamurali, Animesh Bapat, Michael (Stone) Beyersdorfer, Wessel Bleesing, Patricia Blood, Amy Blum, Abby Bonhaus, Sam Bouajram, Danielle Bresnahan, Farrah Brown, Matthew Brown, Maxwell (Max) Brown, Michael Bruck, Hope Bundy, Emma Burge, Astrid Cabello, Krisha Cabrera, Christina Caporale, Andres (Andrew) Cardenas, Camila Cardenas, Paige Cassidy, Mandy Chan, Nicholas Chism, Ja yu Choi, Shivain Chopra, Charles Chuey, Amara Clough, Mandisa Cole, Tamea (Mia) Craig, Shea Cronin, Austin Dick, Julia Diersing, Yangxing Ding, Brianna Dooley, Rohan D'Souza, Nora Dukart, Katherine Dunn, Benjamin Eckenrod, Michael Edelheit, Shiloh Eklund, Alejandro Escobar, Josephine Fernandez, Joseph Fischer, Carolyn Fisher, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Kevin Fitzgerald, Cameron Foy, Mary Fry, Ethan Gabbour, Caroline Gao, Alejandra Garcia, Martin Gonzalez, Jack Good, Melissa Goodman, Evelyn Goodyear, Maxwell Gottliebson, Jory Gould, Nikita Green, Christopher Gribler, Jack Gruden, Kevin Gunter, Jacob Habib, Alexis Hagenmaier, Nathaniel Halstead, Avery Harris, Cassidy Harris, Meagan Haupt, Rachel Haupt, Jonathan Hedrick, Michael Herman, Mia Herring Sampong, Michael Heyn, Rosie Hou, Cerys Hughes, Erin Inman, Caroline Janssen, Nidhi Kanchan, Hannah Kast, Adam Katz, Sabrina Kaul, Serena Kaul, Leila Kazemi,

Paul Kellar, Hayley Kennedy, Mark (Hayden) Kirkham, Katherine Knoechel, Kevin Kohmescher, Courtney Koosman, Marisa Koster, Kayla Kramer, Rebecca Kuhr, Julia Kumar, Rachit Kumar, Brooke Landrum, Nathan Larson, Yerim (Sarah) Lee, Claire Lefton, Raquel Levitt, Rosalyn Liou, Elenore Lopez, Grace Louis, Sydney Love, Amari Mallard, Madeline (Maddie) Marsh, Allyson Marth, Vishal Matta, Joseph Mattis, Victoria (Tori) McCaffery, Lucas McCutcheon, Mackenzie McMullen, Alison McNamara-Marsland, Jake Melser, Garrett Merkel, Taj Meyer, Tyler Miller, Daniel Mills, Emily Misali, Taylor Morgan, Brooklyn Morris, Hannah Moskowitz, Aliyah Motley, Aravind Murali, Samuel Myers, Keerthi Nalluri, Margo Nelis, Antara Nigam, Masayuki Okamoto, Heather Omeltschenko, Maya Outlaw, Sydney Pattison, Amanda Peck, Joshua Pelberg, Kristopher Pendleton, Max Poff, Mira Prabhakar, Nicholas Prather, John (Jack) Pulliam, Steven Pun, Maggie Pustinger, Ajay Qi, Dahlia Rapoport, Christine Reisert, Scott Retta, Ali Richter, Elizabeth Rickert, Alexis Rile, Miranda Rodgers, Max Rosenberg, Anne Rumpke, Abby Sadler, Olivia Salach, Martin Sanchez Locreille, Olivia Sandoval, Orion Schlosser, Zoe Schlosser, Alexander Schneider, Hannah Schwegmann, Christopher Seger, Asha Sethuraman, Gabriel Severyn, Maya Sheth, Ryota Sobajima, Keara Sonntag, Michael Sorger, Thomas Stacey, Emma Stephenson, Emma Steward, Liam Stojanovic, Christopher Stoy, Mikhail Sweeney, Bridget Sypniewski, Sarah Thompson, Eva Thorn, William Truncellito, Ted (Ted) Vlady, Katherine (Katie) Vorpe, Elizabeth Walden, Chi'kah WashingtonKuwahara, Jessica Wei, Max Weiss, Grace Whaley, Andrew Woodside, Priscilla Wu, Katelyn Young, Eli Zawatsky and Anna Zhou.

Honor Roll GPA 3.4-3.599 Seventh-grade - Rosanna Bartlett, Hannah Baum, Elizabeth Bell, Victoria (Tori) Bell, William (Clayton) Bennett, Kevin Berghoff, Chiraag Bhola, Jake Borman, Macey Burke, Nichole Carli, Aaron Charnay, Kariel Cochran, William (Will) Coleman, Noah Darwiche, Alexandra Fanning, Allison Flavin, Kyra Frankowski, Jacob Fritz, James (Braydon) Garrett, Joshua Glynn, Marshall Hall, Christopher Hartkemeier, Tyler Hess, Jordan Hoffman, Alexander Hull, Isabelle Jimenez, Alex Jones, Alexander Katz, Alison Keane, Joshua Kersey, Nicholas Klein, Christopher Kremchek, Jack Loon, Sara Lu, Elizabeth Marcum, Jacob Marischen, Maliha Mastoi, Duncan McClure, Adelaide (Addie) Michaels, Brett Mihlbachler, Sydney Miller, Bria Million, George Moyo, Yuto Nakahata, Richard Nardi, Dakota Noland, Judith (Quinn) Orman, Diego Palacios, Joshua Patterson, James Reddy, Jaden Sanders, Evan Schuster, Grace Schwarzer, Michelle Siddiqui, Jannan Sivaruban, Noah Stern, Visshaal Suresh, Max Torem, Patrick Tosh, Emma Traylor, Daniel Wasniewski, Benjamin Weinhart and Noah Ziv. Eighth-grade - Danielle Abramovitz, Jordan Baker, Romina Belez, Raymond Berling, John Billmann, Amy Bitzer, Denise Blumenstein, Jacey Bultman, Kathryn Busch, Nicholas Cassidy, Sophia Clark, Rachel Cogen, Kari Cole, Nathaniel Cole, Benjamin Conrad, David DeRosia, Madeleine Driscoll, Caleigh Ferrell, Emma Galyon, Lizeth Garcia, Corinne Gause, Aidan Geverdt, Deja Gibson, Connor Gilman, Miles Goldfarb, Grace Gore, Kyria Graves, Ashley Hammons, Bradley Haupt, Andrew Henke, Jeremiah Hunter, Samuel Jervis, Hannah Kelsch, Jacqueline Lazar, David Lee, Christine Lee, Sharon Lehn, Micah Luke, Thomas MacVittie, Josephine (Josie) Masset, John (Mac) McCann, Rebecca (Becca) Moskowitz, Eli Neman, Logan Price, De'oneiceia Riley, Sabrina Rivera, Brielle (Bri) Robbins, Amal Saeed, Andrew (Bryant) Scardicchio, Benjamin Schehr, Lauren Shassere, Christopher Sheehan, YouYou Shen, Mitchell Singstock, True Skalde, Paul Stucker, Michelle Swart, Alex Taylor, Thomas (Jake) Tufts, Sierra Whittemore, Rebecca (Becca) Wise and Sarah Wright.

Lisa Miller's class celebrates the 100th day of school with handprinted Tshirts. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

Nikki Cromer's kindergarten class celebrates the 100th day of school by hand printing Tshirts while practicing counting to 100 by fives. Each Tshirt is printed with 100 fingers. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

Halfway home

Kindergarten students at St. Nicholas Academy in Reading celebrated the 100th day of the 2011-2012 school yearby making and displaying Tshirts and using the number 100 in their studies. Kindergartners Luke Shomaker and Grace Mentrup dish out cups of a 100 day snack. Each kindergartner brought in 100 of an item to make into a special mix to celebrate the 100th day of school at St. Nicholas Academy. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

Second-graders Ja'Vonte Ruffin and Kellen Finan sort various snack items into groups of 10 on 100 day. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

ST. URSULA ACADEMY

The following students have earned honors for the first quarter of 2011-2012.

First Honors Freshmen – Alexandra Goss, Katherine Jones, Abigail Koesterman, Elizabeth Shannon and Madeline Woebkenberg. Sophomores – Katherine Abraham and Leah Greiner. Juniors – Emily Janszen, Camilla MacKenzie and Madeline Reilly. Seniors – Sarah Kappers, Madeline Meiners, Margaret Rohs, Claire Sheanshang, Maria Thaman and Katherine Woebkenberg.

Second Honors Sophomores – Rebecca Bryans Seniors – Rachel Court

Sycamore Schools hosts parent social media workshop Sycamore Community Schools will host a social media workshop for parents from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, to assist parents in understanding various social media platforms,

privacy and safety tools, appropriate usage and the growing role of social media in the 21 century. RSVPs are not mandatory, but are appreciated. Contact

Barb Brown from Sycamore’s Central Office at brownb@sycamoreschools.org or 686-1700. The event will be held in the Sycamore High School Little Theatre, 7400 Cornell Road.

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Editor: Melanie Laughman, mlaughman@communitypress.com, 513-248-7573

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Moeller makes fast laps to state Seniors to lead team to Canton meet By Scott Springer sspringer@commnitypress.com

MONTGOMERY — With the state swim meet on the horizon Feb. 24-25 in Canton, the Moeller HIgh School swim team coached by Bill Whatley is pointed toward the packed house that is the C.T. Branin Natatorium. “We’ve got a good group of boys and a good group of senior boys which we’ll have to replace next year,” Whatley said. “The four seniors have all been to the state meet at different times.” Those seniors are Colin Foos, Harry Hamiter, Matt Hobler, and Christian Josephson. Josephson was fourth in the 100 butterfly last year, while Hamiter took sixth in the 100 backstroke. Hobler was on the Crusaders’ fourth-place 200 medley relay team. Hamiter and Josephson are Moeller’s best bets in the pool at Canton, according to their coach. The two performed as such in the Southwest District championships as Hamiter took the title in the 100 backstroke and Josephson was second in the 100 butterfly. Also qualifying individually for the state meet were Matt Hobler in the 50 and 100 freestyle, Kevin George in the 200 and 500 free, and Fritz Josephson in the 500 free. Plus, the Crusaders qualified all three relay squads as Whatley had hoped. Regardless of the results, the veteran coach looks forward to traveling north for the advanced competition. “It’s very emotional and a very fast swim meet from one of the best high school state champion-

ships,” Whatley said. Whatley returned to Moeller this season after previously coaching the Crusaders from 1997-2008. While away, he kept abreast of the program through his duties as director of competitive swimming at the Blue Ash YMCA. “I still coached Hobler and Foos on my club team,” Whatley said. “They’ve all made improvements every year since they were freshmen. Now, they’re having success for all of the hard work they’ve had.” Once the seniors step out of the C.T. Branin pool, Whatley will look toward his future prospects at Moeller, which are pretty good. Freshman Kevin George is already a threat in the 200 and 500 freestyle and Christian Josephson’s younger brother, Fritz, is a viable distance swimmer. “He’s made some good improvements this year as a sophomore,” Whatley said. While the varsity gets all of the attention and accolades, Whatley is also impressed with other younger swimmers on Moeller’s horizon. Big meets or small, he enjoys them all. “I get just a big a thrill out of our JV team,” Whatley said. “It’s fun to watch those guys go from boys that could barely do a flip turn at the beginning of the season to swimming in a big invitational. There’s a big smile on their faces when they get out after their best time.” He’s hoping for continued smiles and continued improvement. Come Feb. 26, Whatley has jobs available. “I’ve got six seniors graduating, so I’ve got six openings for boys to move up,” Whatley said. “We’re hoping some of those guys that are just getting started move forward and step up to varsity.”

Christian Josephson, a senior for Moeller High School, competes in the Division I 100 butterfly during the Southwest Sectional swimming competition at Mason Feb. 10. Josephson's time of 52.38 put him in first place. LIZ DUFOUR/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Sycamore's Thomas Norris celebrates his upset victory in the 200 yard freestyle event during their Southwest District boys Division I district meet at Miami University Feb. 17. JEFF SWINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Norris family knows

NATATORIUMS Siblings head to Canton for state championship meet By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

SYCAMORE TWP. — Among the numerous Sycamore High School swimmers advancing to the state meet in Canton (a full list can be found in Tournament Highlights) is a brothersister tandem familiar to the Aviator aquatic community. Senior Thomas Norris is a 200 and 500 freestyle specialist and also swims relays for the Aves. His younger sister, Cara, only a freshman, swims the 200 free, 100 butterfly and relays. Their older sister, Alex, swims as a sophomore for Ohio State. The Norris due trains early and late eight to nine times a week at Keating Natatorium with the Cincinnati Marlins. Thomas Norris hopes the hard work pays off Feb. 25 in Canton in the distance races. “We both put in a lot of work,” he said. “I’m hoping to make it top eight in the state in both (200 and 500 free).” Thomas Norris was Southwest District champion in the 200 free and was second in the 500 to Jack Hendricks of St. Xavier Feb.18 at Miami University. Cara Norris is coming off foot surgery in November that kept her out for a month. Because of the injury, she had to start races in the pool for awhile and couldn’t do flip turns. “They had to go in and take out an extra bone,” Cara Norris said. Now at an estimated 85 percent, she’s defeating opponents who are completely healthy. Sycamore coach Dr. Dan Carl and her brother are the least surprised at her success.

Sycamore freshman Cara Norris hopes to follow the footsteps of her sister, Alex, a swimmer at Ohio State. Norris, with coach Dr. Dan Carl, qualified for the district meet in the 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly and relays and is a prime contender at the state meet. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

At the district meet, Cara Norris was the 100 butterfly champion and second in the 200 freestyle. “She’s got some talent,” Thomas Norris said grinning. He should know. Despite an age advantage, he lost to his younger sister a few years back. “She beat me when she was 10 and I was 12,” Thomas Norris said. “There’s no guilt when you’re 12 losing to the second-best 10 year old in the country.” Now at 15, Cara Norris is trying to take down some Sycamore records set by her older sister. Technology allows the Norris girls to compare strategies and strokes. “We try to Skype once a month and we chat on Facebook,” Cara Norris said. “We’re pretty See NORRIS, Page A7

TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

Wrestling » Moeller won the Greater Catholic League-South wrestling tournament on Feb. 11 and Joey Ward was named wrestler of the year. For the Crusaders, Conner Ziegler was the champion at 106 pounds; Andrew Mendel was runner-up at 120; Tyler Ziegler won at 126; Joey Ward at 132; Matthew Lindsey at 138;

Dean Meyer at 145; Dakota Sizemore was runner-up at 152; Wyatt Wilson won at 160; Michael Blum at 170; Jerry Thornberry won at 195; Chalmer Fruehauf was runner-up at 220; and Eric Lalley was runner-up at 285. The following wrestlers advanced to the district meet from the sectional championships Feb. 17-18: Division I » Sycamore - Johnny Lynch, 113; Caleb Whitcomb-Dixon, 138; Ryan Gaffney, 170; Ben

Mather, 195; Tinasha Bere, 220. » Moeller - Conner Ziegler, 106; Andrew Mendel, 120 (champion); Tyler Ziegler, 126 (champion); Joey Ward, 132 (champion); Matthew Lindsey, 138 (champion); Dean Meyer, 145; Dakota Sizemore, 152; Wyatt Wilson, 160; Michael Blum, 170; Quinton Rosser, 182; Jerry Thornberry, 195; Chalmer Frueauf, 220; Eric Lalley, 285 (champion). Moeller was the sectional champion. » CHCA - Zach Alvarado, 113;

Kealii Cummings, 120; Phoenix Romero, 145; Parker Roe, 152; Tucker Morrow, 160; Tyler Dixon, 182; Tyler Kirbabas, 285

Girls basketball

The following teams won sectional tournament games: Division I » Sycamore won their opening round game at Lakota East over Walnut Hills Feb. 14, 62-25. Chloe Pavlech led the Lady See HIGHLIGHTS, Page A7

Ursuline junior guard Michele Christy tosses a pass during the Lions’ 61-28 sectional tournament win over Hughes at Kings High School Feb. 15. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Reds CEO, broadcaster to speak at Moeller stag Norris Continued from Page A6

close.” As close as they are, Cara Norris wants to replace the “A. Norris” in the Lady Ave record book with a “C. Norris”. “I’m pretty motivated,” she admitted. “Records are meant to be broken. I’m sure she’d rather have her sister break it than someone she was not a big fan of.” Though the youngest of the Norris clan, Cara thrives on center stage and is accustomed to the swimming spotlight. “It’s very exciting!” Cara Norris said. “I love racing and the atmosphere and big meets are what I love to do.” She’ll rely on Thomas’s advice when it comes to the nuances of the C.T. Branin Natatorium pool. Several Norris family members will be on hand for the festivities. “It’s always packed,” Thomas Norris said. “There’s people waiting outside two hours before the meet.” Cara Norris now goes from one of those waiting outside to an active partici-

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Aves with 14 points. On Feb. 18, Sycamore routed Little Miami 89-33 as Lex Newbolt scored 20. The Lady Aves take on St. Ursula next on Feb. 23 at Lakota East. » Ursuline won its first two sectional tournament games. The squad defeated Hughes, 61-28, Feb. 15 and McAuley 47-37 Feb. 18. Freshman Ali Schirmer scored 13 points against Hughes.

Gymnastics

Division I » Sycamore’s Sara Wesselkamper made a clean sweep of the events at the district meet Feb. 14. Wesselkamper won the vault at 8.475, the bars at 9.25, the beam at 9.2, the floor exercise at 9.2, and the allaround at 36.125. At the city championships at Cincinnati Country Day Feb. 18, Wesselkamper won the beam at 9.325, was third in floor at 9.3, and second at allaround at 35.8.

Diving

The following divers moved on from the district meet at Miami University to the state meet in Canton. Division I » Sycamore - Andi DiMasso Division II » CHCA - Danny Moorehead

Swimming

The following swimmers advanced from the district meet Feb. 17-18 at Miami University to the state meet Feb. 25 Division I » Sycamore - Thomas

Sycamore swimmers pose at practice Feb. 15 prior to the district meet. From left are freshman Mark Hancher, junior Venkaat Naresh, junior Charlie Fry and senior Thomas Norris. The four swim in relays for the Aves and also qualified for several individual events as did many of Sycamore's talented team. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY

The annual Archbishop Moeller High School Sports Stag will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at the school, returning with its renowned baseball tradition. The stag will feature Phil Castellini, chief operations officer for the Cincinnati Reds, as the guest speaker. Joining Phil is Jeff Brantley, “The Cowboy,” Cincinnati Castellini radio broadcaster from the Cincinnati Reds Radio Network and major league All-Star pitcher. On hand for the evening will be a number of honored and distinguished guests, including Paul

Keels, Moeller 1975 graduate, the voice of the Buckeyes, who will be the featured MC. During the event, Moeller will honor coach Mike Cameron and his 1972 state Brantley championship baseball team, the school’s first team state championship. Currently, Moeller holds 24 state championship team titles. The school will also announce the Class of 2012 Hall of Fame. New to the Stag this year is “ballpark seating.” In keeping with the Reds baseball theme, the seating in the gym will be chairs in a diamond-

shaped format. Guests may reserve a seat and/or a row, and it will be marked “reserved.” The remainder of the seating will be on a first-come, firstserve basis. Also new this year will be “vendors” walking up and down the aisles serving beer and refreshments. The pre-Stag evening festivities begin at 5:30 p.m., and the program begins at 8 p.m. Nick Hodge, Moeller 1994 graduate, is chairing this year’s event, along with Mark Doran. A few Stag sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at Alumni@Moeller.org or call 7911680, ext. 1310.

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pant. “I’ve only been up there once to watch (sister) Alex,” she said. “I kind of know what the atmosphere is, but Thomas knows more about that. I remember watching her and thinking, ‘I might get to do this!’” Already as a freshman, Cara Norris is attracting collegiate interest. As for Thomas, his talents go beyond the freestyle. Hoping to major in either chemical, electrical or computer engineering, he’s already been accepted at MIT and is waiting on decisions from Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Stanford and Cal-Berkeley. He’ll graduate from Sycamore at 17, having skipped a grade. Keeping true to Norris form, he’ll be done early.

Norris, 200 and 500 freestyle; Charlie Fry, 200 and 500 freestyle; Sycamore boys 200 and 400 freestyle relay; Sycamore boys 200 medley relay; Cara Norris 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly; Charlotte Harris, 100 breaststroke; Sarah May, 100 butterfly; Sycamore girls 400 freestyle relay; Sycamore girls 200 medley relay. » Moeller - Harry Hamiter, 100 backstroke; Christian Josephson, 100 butterfly; Matt Hobler 50 and 100 freestyle; Kevin George 200 and 500 freestyle; Fritz Josephson, 500 freestyle; Moeller 200 and 400 freestyle relay; Moeller 200 medley relay. » Ursuline – Temarie Tomley, 100 free, 50 free; Alexis Grycko, 50 free; Kate Pawlukiewicz, 100 breast, 100 free; Abby Wu, 200 free; Alex George, 200 free, 500 free; Alisabeth Marsteller, 200 IM, 100 back; Emily Slabe, 100 fly, 100 back; Abby Pitner, 100 back; Bridget Blood, 200, IM, 100 breast; Gabrielle Young, 100 breast; Corinne Jenkins, 100 fly; Gabrielle Young, 100 fly; Anna Dewey, 200 IM; 200-free relay; 400-free relay- 200-medley relay » CHCA – Stephanie Schlosser, 500 free; Kendall Hart, 100 back, 100 fly; Michelle Feeney, 100 breast; 200-medley relay

Boys bowling

The following teams advanced from the sectional tournament at Crossgate Lanes Feb. 15 to the district tournament: Division I » Moeller finished second as a team. The Crusaders were led by sophomore Philip Cleves with a 661 (three game) series and senior Pat Goddard at 611.

Seniors Addison Ingle, left, and Adam Logeman give MVCA substantial post presence. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Lions making leaps on court By Scott Springer sspringer@communitypress.com

NEWTOWN — The Miami Valley Christian Academy Lions have improved lighting in their gym and improved depth on their roster. The result is an improved record and respect from their competition. Coach Pat Pugh’s lineup features four seniors: Zach Greves, Addison Ingle, Adam Logeman and Nick Schraffenberger. Ingle averages19 points per game, with Greves hitting 16. That’s over half of MVCA’s 59 point average as of presstime. None of the Lions losses have been over four points. “We’ve had several close games,” Pugh said. “Two points, three points, many down to the wire. With the senior leadership we have, we let those guys play. They’ve been in the system long enough, they know what to do.” The Lions have also benefited from junior Jon Mitchell and sophomore Gavin Carson’s efforts, as well as those of a talented freshman. “It’s been a great year,” Pugh said.

“Freshman Malique Ward is giving us big-time contributions. He started the first half of the season on the bench. I had to try and relax him a little bit – freshman jitters.” Ward is a 6-1 first-year varsity player with good bloodlines. His father, LaMarque, is an MVCA assistant who played at Aiken, in college at Fairleigh Dickinson and overseas. “Good genes,” Pugh agreed. “He (Malique) is a good player. I don’t think he understands how good he can be yet. It’s his first year in organized ball for like two years also. He’s going to be a heck of a player.” A year ago, Zach Greves (6-3) has some help in 6-4 Addison Ingle, who played last season at Sycamore. Because MVCA is private and not OHSAA-affiliated, Ingle is able to attend Sycamore, but play for the Lions. “He’s got help in a major way, at least as far as scoring, from Addison,” Pugh said. “He’s taking a lot of pressure off of Zach. Zach is still our go-to guy when we need a bucket, but having Addison helps.” Behind Ingle and Greves is 6-6 piv-

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Boys basketball

» Moeller held off Chaminade-Julienne 48-47 on Feb. 14 as Josh Davenport scored 14 points. The Crusaders lost to La Salle 42-34 Feb. 17. Keith Watkins led Moeller in the loss with 13. » Sycamore lost to Lakota East Feb. 17, 65-41. A.J. Williams topped the Aves in the loss with 15 points.

Girls basketball

» Sycamore beat up Middletown 64-33 on Feb. 11. Lex Newbolt and Hannah Locke led the Lady Aves with 13

points apiece.

ot Adam Logeman, a key role player. “Adam Logeman is not a scorer,” Pugh said. “He’ll control the backboard. He’ll block two or three shots a game and changes shots. He’s been a huge help for us underneath.” Pugh’s practices are quick. The Lions stay on the move with the luxury of extra players they didn’t have in previous years. “It’s a wide-open offensive system that we run,” Pugh said. “A lot of our sets have a lot of motion. We give the guys an opportunity to be creative. We try to put guys in position to win.” The theory is working thus far against competition like Oyler, Gamble Montessori, Landmark Christian, Hillcrest and SCPA. It’s hard to say how the Lions would fare against other OHSAA schools, but they did beat Williamsburg in a scrimmage this season. “I think there’s several public schools that I’d say we can hang with,” Pugh said. Up ahead for MVCA is a Feb. 16 game with Hillcrest and the Ohio Christian School Athletic Association tournament.

SERVING OTHERS

Football greats to speak at clinic at Moeller High School

» Former NFL great Zeke Bratkowski and ex-Ohio State coach Earle Bruce will speak at the SportsLeader Character Building Clinic Feb. 24-25 at Moeller. Bratkowski speaks Feb. 24 at 8:15 p.m., while Bruce will talk Feb. 25 at 11:40 a.m. The clinic is free but donations will be taken. Moeller High School is a 9001 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. For more information go to www.sportsleader.org.

All Saints/St. Vincent varsity seventh and eighth grade and reserve sixth grade won their Greater Cincinnati Youth Football League titles this year. They organized a car wash to raise funds for Cincinnati Children's Medical Center's summer camp program for children with cancer and blood diseases. More than $1,660 was donated for the camps. From left are Cam Carlin, Sean Prophit, Patrick Mullinger, Evan Kamp, Alec Hoelker, Pete Lampert, Jordan Sambrookes, Alex Deyhle and Nathan Kappers. THANKS TO LOUISE HOELKER

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Editor: Dick Maloney, rmaloney@communitypress.com, 248-7134

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Princeton district at a crossroad Princeton is indeed at a crossroads. The choice we make with the school levy March 6 is about the value our schools provide, and it’s about protecting that value in our community. Have we managed our finances well? Absolutely. Princeton has taken hard hits in funding to our Steve Moore schools, and COMMUNITY PRESS those have GUEST COLUMNIST been especially hard from the state. The shift in Ohio tangible personal property tax laws has removed more than $11 million annually of local taxpayer money from Princeton’s budget and took it to Columbus. What did we do about it? We lobbied our state legislators. Instead of asking residents long ago for new operating dollars to replace these losses we made the hard decisions and cut and eliminated $22.7 million. The last two years alone we lost approximately 100 teachers, administrators and support staff. These cuts have been deep and we are looking like a very different Princeton. We have instituted modern business practices such as selfinsurance and energy management systems. We have instituted a three-year salary freeze, increased health care contributions, and reduced health care benefits for all staff. We have done all we can without making major changes in education programs and services. I am proud of our schools and the sound fiscal management and educational value we provide to our community. Here in Princeton, the consequences of a levy failure are real and creates a real crisis. If the levy fails, our schools will face an

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Options vs. no options

Most of you reading this enjoy a multitude of options each day. Our breadth of options grows in proportion to the freedoms we experience as adults as well as the responsibilities that go with these options. I am hoping, and yes, praying, that the residents of the Princeton City School District do not “opt out” of voting “yes” on the March 6 levy. Within the last five years at Sharonville Elementary, the composition of our school reflects significant changes in cultural, social,and economic entities, reflecting changes in our nation on a smaller scale. As a public school we have no say as to whom we accept and are learning that diversity is the groundwork for how our students from America , Congo, Afghanistan, Russia and Senegal will interact in their future fields of employment . Our students cannot choose their options; only the voters can do that. Our students cannot change the number of pupils in a classroom, the breadth of their curriculum, whether or not they can get to school safely, and have enriching exposure to the arts, music and gym. Not much changes in the world of options as students mature because they can only dream as far as the voters allow those options to be. I hope you “opt” to support our levy, and if you need a reason to do so, visiting any of our schools would be a positive way to help towards your consideration. We welcome any community member into our school buildings to visit our future community voters. Our students are counting on you opting to retain the elements of a curriculum that builds their future, and thank you for help-

immediate $6.5 million in further cuts. This will mean sweeping, district-wide cuts such as closing a community elementary school, increasing class sizes to 30-35, slashing our music program by 24 classes, eliminating high school busing for public and private schools students, and high fees for athletic and extracurricular participation. The need for new operating dollars does not go away with a levy failure. Rather, the crisis becomes larger the following year ... with additional large budget cuts and levy requests. You see, every election for a school district has deep consequences. One need only look at some of our neighboring communities and their schools and property values, which are faltering due to levy failures and deep, deep cuts. However, where we can be different is choosing to support our schools at the ballot box. As school board members it is our job to balance the financial books, and to put forth a vision and options that we believe are in the best interests of the students and taxpayers. Your Princeton School Board conservatively agreed to put forth the lowest millage amount required that would simply sustain what we have. We held off on requesting an operating levy for as long as possible. This year marks 13 years since that last request. I believe Princeton Schools have earned your vote. Please join me – and so many others such as every Princeton community mayor, former State Sen. Dick Finan and State Rep. Connie Pillich, in supporting this levy March 6. Steve Moore is president of Princeton School Board, a retired P&G executive and father of two children in Princeton Schools.

Time to shut door on Obamacare Religious freedom is the first freedom mentioned in our Bill of Rights and arguably, the most important freedom guaranteed to Americans. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Religious freedom is so much more than the freedom to worship. It goes to the heart of how individuals live their lives, their personal priorities and how they use their resources. Catholics should not be required to pay for someone else’s birth control and contraception any more than Jews should be required to purchase pork for others consumption. The recent abuse of regulatory authority by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius dictating that all insurance coverage should include birth control, contraception and even abortion-inducing medication is an intolerable assault on our religious freedom. It is worth noting that in her testimony in front the Senate Finance Committee recently, Sebelius said she had not consulted with the Department of Justice or Conference of Catholic Bishops, but had talked to

abortion rights groups such as Planned Parenthood, ACLU and NARAL Pro-Choice America. In November 2011, Ohioans voted 67 percent to 33 percent to protect their choice and passed Issue 3 – the Ohio Healthcare Freedom Amendment. This was a citizen driven initiative that collected more than 450,000 signatures solely through Mike Wilson volunteer efCOMMUNITY PRESS fort. I was glad GUEST COLUMNIST to volunteer my time as state chairman for the pro-Issue 3 campaign because our state’s bill of rights now guarantees that Ohio citizens are free to choose the health care coverage that is right for them and their families. It’s even more important now that our religious freedoms are under attack. As a practicing Catholic I am deeply offended by the federal overreach into areas of individual conscience. I agree with New York’s Archbishop Timothy Dolan, “Never before has the federal government forced individuals to go

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out into the marketplace and buy a product that violates their conscience. This should not happen in a land where free exercise of religion ranks first in the Bill of Rights.” This is one of many reasons for opposing the unconstitutional mandate contained in the federal healthcare legislation. Once we open this door, there is no limit to what the federal government can force you to buy if they think it’s good for you – even if it violates your own conscience. I agree that we need healthcare reform. However, it is clear to me is that we don’t need the same people who brought us the IRS, the DMV and the TSA running our healthcare. We need reform that is market driven that will create real competition between insurance companies and medical providers. When elected, I will respect the will of Ohio voters and block implementation of Obamacare in Ohio and work for market driven healthcare reform that will expand coverage, lower costs and improve quality. Mike Wilson is a Republican candidate for the Ohio House in the 28th District.

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Lisa Brackmann Speech/language pathologist for Princeton City Schools

Levy defeat would affect all

I am writing to try and explain why I am for the Princeton school levy. It is always hard for any school district to ask for money, especially during hard economic times. Princeton is no different. It is the state of Ohio school funding that is forcing districts like Princeton to use the only means they have to get those funds to continue to offer all of the “excellent” programs that are offered. It has been 13 years since the last operating levy. The district has been able to sustain all of its programs this long when many districts have not. If this levy does not pass the special education and advanced placement classes will be affected. There will also be many children who will not have the opportunity to try playing a sport or to play an instrument. This is not only because they might not be able to pay to play but also because the activity bus will not be able to drive them home. I know I am not the only one that really hopes the residents of this wonderful district come out March 6 and vote for the levy. Thank you for reading my opinion and for voting March 6.

Maureen Deutch Deerfield Township

We need a fire levy

As a former firefighter/ EMT with the old Rossmoyne Fire Department, I don't want to see our protective services farmed out to the lowest bidder. Putting the Quint and a

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squad in the north station and a pumper and squad in Kenwood won't cover the bases. Put a levy on the ballot and let the people say what we want. It is certainly not outside service from those that consider us as just another job. Who sat in the township and spent money that we didn't have? Rob Porter is in charge of our accounting. Didn't anyone tell him we did not have money for the heavy rescue truck that sits and rusts away? Before you give our department to outsiders, let us who live here vote on keeping our people safe. No one has asked us what we think. We have always had outstanding service from the Fire and EMS and we don't want to lose it. It seems that we don't have "More in Sycamore,” we have less, with all the mismanagement. Fred Riggs Dillonvale

CH@TROOM Feb. 15 question Do you think Catholic health organizations should be permitted to opt out of President Obama's health plan for birth control? Why? Why not?

“Whether Catholic organizations should be permitted to opt out of Obama’s health mandate for birth control is perhaps the wrong question. Religious constitutional aspects of this issue are important, but the economics do not add up. The question might be, ‘Do you favor federally-funded or federallymandated regulations taking a larger percentage of every worker’s wages for preventative health care? Or is this best handled through individual choice and nonprofit organizations?' “While birth control used by women to prevent pregnancy is a cheaper alternative to abortion and/or unwanted children, there are potentially longer lists. Where exactly does the definitive line of health care coverage end? For example, why aren’t annual fees for fitness centers to maintain physical health and avoid being overweight covered? Daily aspirin use instead of heart surgery? Should we subsidize spinach and carrots and tax all salt and sugar? How about tattoos or body art that may

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developintohealthissues?Wantall of these funded or mandated too? And the list can go on and on. “Washington politicians continue to push us toward the edge of a financial cliff. The deficit spending during Obama’s four years in the White House will be an estimated $5,170,000,000,000. To put that sum of money into perspective, it works out to over $17,000 per each American citizen. Federally-funded or federally-mandated health care for everything under the sun with borrowed money is an addiction that we can stop with our voices and votes. Choose freedom, choose liberty instead.” John Telintelo “Not just Catholics. We all should be able to opt out.” P.C.

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Colorful costumes accent these dancers as they perform the "Kang-Ding Love Song." Nearest is Christine Zou, a fifth-grader from Montgomery. TERRENCE HUGE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Another Auld Lang Syne

Dancing beautifully to "Moonlight Poetry" are, from left: Kedi Hu, an eighth-grader from Mason, and Rachel Sun, a Sycamore sophomore from Montgomery. TERRENCE HUGE/FOR

Sycamore Community Schools and the city of Montgomery were well represented at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Jan. 27 at the Cincinnati Music Hall Ballroom. This is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar. The evening included a sumptuous dinner, silent auction, door prizes, networking and colorful Chinese dance performances - pictured here. This year marks the fifth such event staged by the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The evening naturally included delightful music from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, featuring the world-renowned Chinese pianist, Lang Lang.

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Lang Lang, arguably China's greatest pianist, acknowledges applause from the audience as well as conductor, Jun Markl. At intermission, Lang Lang met with a contingent from the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce. TERRENCE HUGE/FOR THE COMMUNITY

World famous pianist Lang Lang plays the "Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1" with flair and flamboyance. TERRENCE HUGE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Sycamore High School sophomore Wendy Lu of Montgomery, dances to "Moonlight Poetry." TERRENCE HUGE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Blue Ash man wins King Legacy Award Blue Ash resident Gary P. Zola, executive director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and professoroftheAmericanJewishExperience at Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion, was selected to receive the 2012 King Legacy Award Jan.16. Thehonorwasbestowedduring the King Legacy Awards Breakfast at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The award—presented annuallybytheMartinLutherKingJr.Coalition and the Freedom Center—is given to persons whose lives reflect the characteristics and attributesofMartinLutherKingJr.and to those who have made significant and tangible contributions in the areas of race relations, justice, and human rights. “Dr. Zola is an inspiration and a role model for living out Dr. King’s legacy,” said Shakila Ahmad of the Isamic Center of Greater Cincinnati. “He has been a dear friend to the Muslim community—and a staunch advocate for interfaith relations and community under-

standing across our region.” Zola is a past president of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition and has been a frequent speaker on issues of faith and freedom at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. "This award recognizes the many years of civil and human rights leadership that Dr. Zola has provided our community,” said Kim Robinson, president & CEO of the Freedom Center. “Dr. Zola has been a true champion of freedom for all people. His life exemplifies the dream of Dr. King that everyone should be judged by the 'content of their character and not by the color of their skin'.” “Rabbi Gary Zola epitomizes the very DNA of Doctor King and richly deserves this award,” added Rev.DamonLynchJr.,Pastorofthe New Jerusalem Baptist Church. “ He has done much for the cause of human rights and justice.” Zola serves on the Advisory Council of the American Jewish Committee Cincinnati Chapter; and on the Board of Directors of

Cincinnati’s Jewish Community Relations Council. In 2004, Zola served as the chair of the national Commission for Commemorating the 350th Anniversary of American Jewish History, which was organized to help mark the 350th anniversary of Jewish communal life in North America (1654-2004). Zola also served on the Academic Advisory Council of the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, and is a past president of the Greater Cincinnati Board of Rabbis. Last spring, President Obama appointed Zola to the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. The Commission—an independent agency of the Government of the United States of America—is directed by law to fulfill two primary functions: » To identify and report on cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings in Eastern and Central Europethatareassociatedwiththe heritage of U.S. citizens, particularly endangered properties, and » To obtain, in cooperation with the Department of State, assur-

Gary Zola, professor at Hebrew Union College, stands within the "Memorial to Murdered Jews in Europe" in Berlin. LIZ DUFOUR/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

ances from the governments of the region that the properties will be protected and preserved. “This honor pays just tribute to the prominent role that Dr. Zola plays in fostering a community of tolerance and care for all in Cincinnati,” said Rabbi David Ellenson, president of Hebrew-Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. “His work at the American Jewish Archives and the programs he has fostered there as well as the many good deeds he performs in the greater Cinicnnati community fulfill the goals of achieving mutual care and respect among all citizens ofeveryraceandcreedthatarethe

hallmarks of the legacy Dr. King bequeathed the entire world.” The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, founded in 1947 by its namesake on the Cincinnati, Ohio, campus of Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion, is committed to preserving a documentary heritage of the religious, organizational, economic, cultural, personal, social and family life of American Jewry. The Marcus Center contains more than 15,000 linear feet of archives, manuscripts, nearprint materials, photographs, audio and videotapes, microfilm, and genealogical materials.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Cincinnati Irish Cultural Society's 32nd Irish Ceili is 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Music Hall Ballroom. This year's Ceili, a night of Irish dance, song and music, features performances by the world champion McGing Irish Dancers and Bloody Tinth, an American-Irish rock band. Tickets are $15, $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Feis, an Irish music and dance competition. For more information, call 470-4480 or e-mail walker93@fuse.net. PROVIDED

THURSDAY, FEB. 23 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, 9840 Montgomery Road, Opening reception is free and refreshments will be served. Free. Presented by Queen City Art Club. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.

Lectures Liberal Media: True or False?, 7-8:30 p.m., Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Road, Examination of the way media covers the stories that shape our national perception and drive public policy. Free. Presented by Empower U Ohio. 250-4116; empoweruohio.org. Symmes Township.

Literary - Book Clubs On the Same Page Book Discussion, 6:45 p.m., Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave., Read and discuss this year’s On the Same Page title, "The Submission," by Amy Waldman. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4467. Mariemont.

Fish Fry-Days, 5-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Includes fried fish, fish sandwich, shrimp, salmon and child’s dinners, soup, sides, desserts, sodas and beer. Carryout and Drive thru available, drinks not included. Benefits Youth ministry’s summer mission trip. $5$10. Through March 16. 4898815; www.good-shepherd.org. Montgomery. Boy Scout Triple Nickel Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., St. Gertrude School, 6543 Miami Ave., Cafeteria. Eat in or carryout. Dinner includes choice of fish, fish sandwich, or cheese pizza; with fries or macaroni and cheese; and coleslaw or apple sauce; a beverage and dessert. Family friendly. $7, $5 children. Presented by Boy Scout Troop 555. 652-3477. Madeira. Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., St. Columban School, 896 Oakland Road, 683-7903; www.stcolumban.org. Loveland.

Music - Acoustic Lee Everitt and Friends, 7:3010 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Free. 247-9933; deshas.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.

Music - Blues

Music - Religious

Sonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m., Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, 697-9705; www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

Coming Together in Spirit and Song, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Journey of discovering, integrating and refining both the voice and self-expression. Ages 18 and up. $65, includes lunch. Reservations required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland.

On Stage - Comedy Robert Hawkins, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place, $8, $4 college and military night. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

On Stage - Student Theater Footloose!, 7:30 p.m., Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road, $12; $10 students and matinee. Through Feb. 25. 272-9448; www.showtix4u.com. Indian Hill.

Support Groups Motherless Daughters Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Montgomery Community Church, 11251 Montgomery Road, For adult women who have lost or miss nurturing care of their mother. Free. Presented by Motherless Daughters Ministry. Through Dec. 20. 489-0892. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., The Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Room 31. Literature discussion group. Family friendly. Free, donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 800-0164. Montgomery. Codependents Anonymous, Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road, Book discussion group. Open to everyone who desires healthy loving relationships. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc. 673-0174. Blue Ash.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.

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Music - Student Performances SEE 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, High school rock orchestra. Students selected for group play variety of electric string instruments, guitars, keyboards and drums. With Christian Howes, one of America’s most acclaimed jazz violinists. Works by Van Halen, Aerosmith, Five for Fighting and Journey. $8. 686-1770; www.sycamoreschools.org. Montgomery.

On Stage - Comedy Robert Hawkins, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $14. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

On Stage - Student Theater Footloose!, 7:30 p.m., Indian Hill High School, $12; $10 students and matinee. 272-9448; www.showtix4u.com. Indian Hill.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Cooking Classes Healthy Cooking Classes, Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road, Peachy Seiden discusses nutrition and health while preparing two delicious, simple and easy meals. Ages 18 and up. $30. Registration required. Through Dec. 8. 315-3943; www.peachyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.

Education Sacred, Herbal and Healing Beers, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Learn to brew your own "green" beer using herbs and other natural

materials while exploring history of brewing and it’s sacred role in various cultures. With Christopher Smyth, brewer. Irish herbal beer for St. Patrick’s Day and seasonal ginger beer. $35. Registration required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland. Writing for the Love of It: A Workshop for Girls who Love to Write, 1:30-4 p.m., Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Writing workshop to encourage young girls’ passion for writing and help challenge and inspire them to write their hearts out. Exploring variety of writing genres, writing time with prompts offered and option of free writing. Girls ages 12-17. $25. Registration required. 683-2340; www.grailville.org. Loveland. Park Tool School, 9 a.m.-noon, Trek Bicycle Store, 9695 Kenwood Road, Intermediate Class: learn about replacing components (broken, worn out or upgrade), truing wheels and systems of the bike: brakes, drive-train, wheels and frame. Hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair class taught by experts. For Ages 15 and up. $65-$120. Reservations required. 745-0369; www.trekstorecincinnati.com. Blue Ash.

Home & Garden School Garden Developer Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, How to build on the success/overcome the challenges of your first year. $25. Presented by Granny’s Garden School. 324-2873; www.grannysgardenschool.com. Loveland.

Music - Acoustic Bob Cushing, 8 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 4785 Lake Forest Drive, 733-3473; www.firehousegrillcincinnati.com. Blue Ash. Toast, 7:30-10 p.m., deSha’s American Tavern, 11320 Montgomery Road, Free. 247-9933; deshas.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.

Robert Hawkins, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $14. Ages 21 and up. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

On Stage - Student Theater Footloose!, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Indian Hill High School, $12; $10 students and matinee. 272-9448; www.showtix4u.com. Indian Hill.

Clubs & Organizations Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Paul Community United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road, Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005; cincinnati.toastmastersclubs.org. Madeira.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26 Auditions The Fantasticks, 1-4 p.m., Loveland Stage Company Theatre, 111 S. Second St., Show dates: May 11-13 and 17-20. Cold readings from the script. Singers: prepare a song that showcases your vocal range. Accompanist provided or you can audition using your own music on CD. Dancers should dress appropriately and bring jazz or tap shoes. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Loveland Stage Company. Through Feb. 27. 280-0861; www.lovelandstagecompany.org. Loveland.

Dining Events Day of Caring Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Benefits Freestore Foodbank and the Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless. $6, $4 children and seniors. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

Job Fairs Summer Job Fair, 1-3 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Positions available include: camp staff, aquatics staff and other JCC jobs. Grades 10 and up. Free. 761-7500; www.jointhej.org. Amberley Village.

On Stage - Children’s Theater Dr. Insecta’s Bug Lab, 11 a.m.noon and 1-2 p.m., UC Blue Ash College Muntz Theater, 9555 Plainfield Road, Experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces you to some of the largest live insects on the planet. Interactive program entertains, educates and desensitizes fears about incredible creatures. Family friendly. $5, subscription and group discounts available. Presented by ARTrageous Saturdays. 745-5705; www.rwc.uc.edu/performingarts. Blue Ash.

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landstagecompany.org. Loveland.

Macy’s Arts Sampler, 11 a.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Dance, theater, music and art. Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati’s art instructors and other artists are invited to hold demonstrations with their chosen media (oil, watercolor, acrylics) in the classroom. Gallery open and features an exhibit of children’s artwork. Free. Presented by ArtsWave. 272-3700; www.theartswave.org. Mariemont.

Music - Blues

Deer Park School Bands Cakewalk, 6:30-10 p.m., Deer Park High School, 8351 Plainfield Road, Gymnasium. Music by DP School Bands, grades 6-12. Walk tickets are 25 cents or five for $1. Benefits Deer Park Bands. $2, $1 ages 2-12, free under ages 2. Presented by Deer Park Band Sponsors. 891-0010. Deer Park.

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The Blues Merchants, 8:30 p.m., Traci’s Sports Lounge and Grill, 784 Loveland-Miamiville Road, With Amy McFarland. 697-8111. Loveland.

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On Stage - Comedy Robert Hawkins, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, $8, $4 bar and restaurant employee appreciation night. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy.com. Montgomery.

Support Groups Autism Adult Networking Group, 7:30-9 p.m., Kenwood Baptist Church, 8341 Kenwood Road, Presented by Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati. 561-2300; www.autismcincy.org. Kenwood.

MONDAY, FEB. 27 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.

Auditions The Fantasticks, 7-10 p.m., Loveland Stage Company Theatre, Free. 280-0861; www.love-

Education Lifeguard Training Review For Current Lifeguards, 5-9 p.m., TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Through Feb. 29. $180-$200. Reservations required. 985-0900; www.trihealthpavilion.com. Montgomery.

Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Braxton F. Cann Memorial Medical Center, 5818 Madison Road, Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300; www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com. Madisonville.

Karaoke and Open Mic Acoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m., Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443 Loveland-Madeira Road, Hosted by Bob Cushing. 791-2753. Symmes Township.

Music - Classical Encore! Linton Chamber Music Series, 7:30-10 p.m., Congregation Beth Adam, 10001 Loveland-Madeira Road, "Longing for Spring," selection of songs by Schubert. Thomas Meglioranza, baritone; Reiko Uchida, piano. "Three Romances" by Clara Schumann and "Sonata in a minor" of Beethoven. $30, $10 students. Presented by Linton Music. 381-6868; www.lintonmusic.org. Loveland.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.

Lectures Why the Third Branch of Goverment is Important, 7-8:30 p.m., Connections Christian Church, 7421 E. Galbraith Road, Presentation designed to provoke discussion of how important the administration of justice is in our system of checks and balances. Free. Presented by Empower U Ohio. 250-4116; empoweruohio.org. Madeira.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29 Art & Craft Classes Metal Clay Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Concludes March 3. Create your

own one-of-a-kind bracelet in silver or bronze clay. Learn process from start to finish and acquire knowledge needed to create on your own. All materials provided. Ages 18 and up. $110-$135. Registration required. 519-0935; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.

Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.

Clubs & Organizations Launching NSHMBA Cincinnati’s 2012, 6-8 p.m., Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7875 Montgomery Road, Includes food, cash bar. Meet new board members and network with other attendees. Attire: business casual. Email president@cincinnati.nshmba.org for more information. Free. Registration required, available online. Presented by National Society of Hispanic MBAs Cincinnati Chapter. 794-0670; sites.google.com/ site/nshmbacincinnati. Sycamore Township.

Health / Wellness Sexual Health Questions Answered by National Expert, 7 p.m., Barrington of Oakley, 4855 Babson Place, Dr. James Simon, expert on midlife women’s health, osteoporosis and women’s sexual health, will discuss "A Woman’s Sexual Desire Across her Lifespan: What’s Normal and Where do I Fit in?" Includes refreshments. Free. Presented by Lisa Larkin, M.D. & Associates. 271-5111. Oakley.

Lectures The New Age of Resumes, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Seminar for women returning to work after raising children. Ideas for creating a winning resume. $15. Registration required. Presented by Act Three. 351-1800; www.actthree.com. Amberley Village.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Art Exhibits Art at Twin Lakes by Queen City Art Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Lakes at Montgomery, Free. 895-1383; www.queencityartclub.org. Montgomery.

Business Seminars The Benefits of Hosted & Managed IT: Executive Presentation & SMB Panel Discussion, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Full Service Networking, 9987 Carver Road, Hear directly from your peers about advantages of Hosted and Managed IT, a model that lowers IT costs and mitigates the risk of losing critical data by outsourcing the management of your computer network to a trusted business partner. Free. Reservations required. 782-4208; www.fullservice.net. Blue Ash.

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Goetta is a Greater Cincinnati ‘thing’

Rita’s goetta

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Jim Reinhart’s slow cooker goetta Jim is an Indiana reader who makes his in a slow cooker. A timetested reader favorite.

Goetta and eggs are a quintessential Cincinnati breakfast. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.

mother-in-law Clara’s goetta for years with pork shoulder, just as she made it when they slaughtered hogs in the fall. We fry it with bacon, which is THE way. Goetta freezes well. I’ve changed my recipe over the years and this is my latest one. If you’d like my original one using pork shoulder alone with very few seasonings, check out my blog at Cincinnati.com. You’ll find West Side reader Bill Sander’s recipe, there, as well as Milford reader Don Deimling’s recipe made in a roaster. I’ve borrowed some of Don’s ideas for this recipe. 2 pounds fresh pork shoulder 1/2 of a 19 oz package Johnsonville original bratwurst, skinned (no substitutes) ½ pound ground chuck 1 large onion, chunked up 2-3 ribs celery, chopped 5 bay leaves 1 teaspoon each: garlic powder and poultry

seasoning Couple dashes ground allspice 1-2 tablespoons seasoning salt Pepper to taste 8 cups water 3 generous cups pinhead oats

Put everything but oats into big pot. Bring to a boil, lower to simmer and cook 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain, pour liquid back in pot, chop everything finely and set aside. Add oats to liquid and simmer 2 hours, stirring often, until oats are fully cooked. Stir in meat mixture. Cook another hour or more until a spoon can stand straight up without falling over in the center of the pot. Mixture should be stiff. This is important so goetta sets up later. Pour into plastic wrap-lined pans, and refrigerate uncovered for a day or so. Cover, store in refrigerator, or freeze.

3 cups pinhead oatmeal 5 cups water 1½-2 tablespoons salt 1 pound each: ground pork and ground beef 2 medium onions, diced 6 bay leaves 1 teaspoon each: garlic powder, black pepper, crushed red pepper, sage 2 teaspoons allspice 4 beef bouillon cubes 2 additional cups water

Combine 3 cups of oatmeal with 5 cups water in sprayed slow cooker and cook on high for two hours, stirring occasionally. An hour and a half after putting oatmeal in slow cooker, combine bay leaves, garlic powder, sage, allspice, red pepper, black pepper and bouillon with 2 cups water in saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Strain and add liquid to slow cooker. While spices are cooking, brown beef and pork with onions. Drain grease and add mixture to slow cooker, either before or after spice mixture goes in. When all ingredients are in slow cooker, turn to low and mix well, stirring often for another two hours. Don’t be tempted to add water, even

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though goetta gets very thick. If it becomes too thick to stir, add water sparingly but remember, the thicker it is when done, the better it will fry up. Spoon into casseroles, seal tightly and after it cools, put one in the refrigerator and the other in the freezer if desired. To serve, sauté in a nonstick or cast iron skillet until both sides are browned. (Add enough salt or it will be bland. The bouillon cubes will help with this.) Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

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Sometimes when I put this column together, I have so many recipes running through my mind that I don’t know which ones to share at any given time. Right now I have goetta recipes, the Heritage Restaurant’s signature house dressing, awesome chunky granola and a host of others for naturally colRita ored Easter eggs. I Heikenfeld guess I’ll RITA’S KITCHEN start from square one with goetta and go from there. Goetta has Germanic origins, but most people who live in Germany have never heard of it. Inge, my German daughter-in-law who grew up in Germany, said she didn’t have a clue 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 for authentic goetta is pinhead oats (also called steel-cut oats). Dorsel’s is a common brand.

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Check out property before buying home

ith home buying starting to pick up, it’s important to carefully check out not only the house you’re considering but the surrounding property. That’s what an Independence woman learned after she bought a house with a creek in the backyard. Ardella Bachmann bought her house in 1988 and says she didn’t think much about the small creek running through the back of her property. “The creek was not even close to the width it is now.

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It was much, much narrower. You could stand in it and touch the sides. Since then it’s gone out of control,” her grandson Kevin

says. Heavy rains, along with new home construction and the subsequent increase in rainwater runoff, have led to the increase in the size of the creek.

“We had a bridge put in about 15 years ago and we came out one night and saw the bridge had washed down the stream to the neighbor’s yard,” Kevin says. After that, they bought a new, longer bridge and erected it over the span of the creek. Unfortunately, now the ground below the new bridge also is starting to wash away. Part of the problem appears to be storm water emptying into the creek from a large pipe buried under the Bachmanns’ side yard. There’s a lot of erosion at the site

where the pipe empties into the creek. During a heavy rainfall, Bachmann says the water gets so high it reaches the bottom of the bridge as it continues to erode the land. “We will eventually lose this house due to all the moisture and it’s going to get worse. The back deck is very close to the creek now, and it’s going to pull the siding off the house,” Kevin says. The Bachmanns have asked the Kenton County Sanitation District to pipe the water through their

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backyard so they don’t lose any more land, but they’ve been turned down because the creek is on private property. Ardella Bachmann says she knew the creek was there when she bought the house 24 years ago. She says, “That’s what they say, ‘Sorry about your luck, you knew about it when you moved in.’ But the creek was small and it was really kind of nice. I had no idea it was going to create a problem or I would not have bought the property.” The creek is naturally flowing on the Bachmann property, so county officials say they are not allowed to do anything to help. What about that pipe bringing in storm water and adding to the problem? Officials say

Bradly Ivan D'Souza, a junior in Sycamore High School has been invited to attend the 2012 Global Young Leaders Conference as a Global Scholar this summer in China, Europe or the United States of America. D’Souza,of Blue Ash, will expand his cultural awareness and cultivate his inherent leadership skills as he will be interacting with top students from more than 100 countries. He will form new ideas and new perspectives by taking part in simulations that challenge him to look at ongoing world issues from varying points of view. D’Souza will be attending the June 11 to June 20 program in the United States. He will be part of a special delegation that begins in Washington, D.C., and then travels to New York City. In the nation's capital, He will visit inter-

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SkillSource Consultancy adds marketing division SkillSource Business Builders, a business consultancy that specializes in helping companies create and implement strategic growth plans, has launched Marketing Matters, a marketing division designed to help businesses of all sizes and maturity. The division is headed by Melinda Rea, who joined the company in 2011. SkillSource has offices in Mason and Blue Ash. “We act as an extended marketing department for businesses, allowing them to bring a marketing plan to life in an affordable manner,” Rea said. “Our staff is made up of expert marketers who can do everything from writing and designing a flyer to coordinating major events and web campaigns.” Rea said the division is perfect for companies that lack full time staff dedicated to special marketing projects. “We work only the hours a client needs us to work, which keeps costs affordable while still having the flexibility to ramp up for larger projects,” she said. “We are also very proficient at identifying targeted leads, which frees up a client’s sales staff to focus directly on selling.” Clients work with

SkillSource to determine the ideal marketing expert for their company. The marketer then integrates with the client’s team, helping the company achieve its objectives on an ongoing basis. Specialties include: copy writing; project management; design and graphics; seminar/event planning and coordination; marketing processes implementation; product or services launch or re-launch; brand and marketing collateral/documentation development; marketing and sales campaigns and programs; web content; direct marketing; sales support and tools; tele-sales coordination; public relations; corporate and associate communications, and tradeshow marketing. “Marketing Matters can be brought in for special projects and events or ongoing marketing efforts without burdening existing staff, said Preston Bowles, who leads new initiative development and client service delivery at SkillSource. “This keeps companies growing, elevates morale and gains customer attention—all at an affordable price.” SkillSource was founded by company president Chuck Proudfit in 1995 to help businesses grow sales, people and

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CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that at 2:00PM on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, the City of Blue Ash will hold a public hearing in Council Chambers of the Blue Ash Municipal & Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, for the purpose of determining whether or not a house located at 4463 Ellman Avenue "is unfit for occupan cy and shall be demolished by governmen tal action." This hearing is being held pursuant to Blue Ash Code of Ordinance Section 1711.86(b). David M. Waltz City Manager 6900224 NOTICE OF MEETING OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township of Hamilton County, Ohio, will meet with the Finance and Audit Committee on February 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for purpose of reviewing the 2009-2010 Audit Report and for discussion of 2012 Permanent Appropriations and future levies. The meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 1001689052 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 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing Case (#2012-03) filed by Blake Helms, Hi Five Development Services and Montgomery Community Baptist Church, appellant, for the construction of a 25,000 square-foot student union building south of the existing church and a new 2,400 square-foot multi-use building west of the church, with associated minor site improvements and no new access onto Montgom ery Road. The subject property, 11251 Montgomery Road, is presently zoned "A" Residence. A church is permitted in a Residential 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. Brian Elliff Township Zoning Inspector 1001689403 LEGAL NOTICE SYMMES TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio for the year ended December 31, 2011 has been completed and is available for public inspection at the Township Administration Building, 9323 Union Cemetery Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A copy of the report can be provided upon request. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 1001689049 LEGAL NOTICE OF SYMMES TOWNSHIP The regular March 6, 2012 meeting of the Board of Trustees of Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, has been canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Township Admin. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. John C. Borchers Fiscal Officer, Symmes Township 1001689225

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UC BLUE ASH IS

BUGGING OUT

On Feb. 25, Dr. Insecta’s Incredible Bug Lab will be bringing some of the coolest live insects on the planet to UC Blue Ash College as part of the ARTrageous Saturdays series for kids and their families. Children are fascinated by bugs, and bugs are what they’ll see during this insect extravaganza as Dr. Insecta introduces them to creatures of all shapes and sizes. From hissing Madagascars to hairy arachnids, foot-long millipedes to an emperor scorpion named “Darth Vader,” Dr. Insec-

ta’s interactive and magical Bug Lab will help to dismantle the fears we have about these incredible creatures that let us share their world. Fun facts and information about each critter will be shared, making the show educational as well as interactive, and volunteers will be encouraged to experience their own close encounters with these awesome insects. In addition, the show will also be magical, as Dr. Insecta makes his bugs magically appear during the

performance. One lucky audience member will even get the opportunity to be turned into “Insecta Kid” as a magical finale to the show! Dr. Insecta, A.K.A. The Amazing Maxwell, is a former U.S. Navy diver, and an accomplished comedy magician, motivational speaker, artist and illusion designer. A veteran of the stage for nearly 30 years, he has performed for a diverse variety of organizations, from children’s events to corporate banquets to NASA.

Co-sponsored by the city of Blue Ash, ARTrageous Saturdays is the Tristate’s premier performing arts series for children ages 3 to 10 and their families. Performances take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Muntz Theatre on the campus of UC Blue Ash College. For more information about ARTrageous Saturdays and the evening “something for everyone” Rhythm ‘N’ Blue Ash concert series, or for tickets, please call (513) 745-5705 or visit www.ucblueash.edu/ performingarts.

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Time for Mayerson JCC summer jobs fair, camp registration It’s time to start thinking about summer fun and summer jobs. Parents across the community can plan their children’s activities from June through August with Camp at the J. Registration is in progress for summer camp programs,andallareopento the public.

Teens can learn more about job opportunities at the J at the Summer Jobs Fair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road. The JCC summer jobs fair provides information about Camp at the J positions, including camp coun-

selors, specialists, Red Cross certified lifeguards, and swim instructors. Teens ages 16 and older canapplyforpositions.High school graduates and older can learn about senior counselor and camp specialist jobs. All Camp at the J positions require a seven-week commitment, June 11 – July

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Mia Perlman attended last year’s JCC Summer Jobs Fair and plans to be there again this year. “I really liked the JCC summer jobs fair,” Mia said. “That’s how I got connected with the JCC. I was able to meet so many great people and was interviewed right

there on the spot. Later, I even got the job I wanted!” Camp at the J offers activities for children entering kindergarten through grade 10. There’s even a counselor in training program for kids entering grades nine and 10, whereteenswillgainleadership skills and valuable hands-on training as they

build the values, knowledge and experience needed to become future camp leaders.Aninterviewisrequired for acceptance into this program. For more information about Camp at the J or the JCC Summer Jobs Fair contact the JCC at (513) 761-7500 or visit www.JointheJ.org.

It’s the little things that count. Whether it’s Chef Jeff knowing my favorite dessert or the names of my grandkids, it’s all part of the special relationships we build here at Marjorie P. Lee. And I know that if my health care needs or my ﬁnancial situation change, I’ll still have a place to call home — where the people really know and care about me. After all, that’s part of the “not-for-proﬁt difference.” To hear more from Claire, visit marjorieplee.com/claire. For your personal tour, call Michelle LaPresto at 513.533.5000. Jeff Wyder, staff member since 2009 Claire Peters, resident since 2004

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RELIGION NOTES Ascension Lutheran Church

Christian-Muslim Relations is being studied by the Adult Forum. The basis for the eightweek series is material prepared by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and looks at both the Christian faith and the Muslim faith. The forum meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday mornings. All are welcome. The Women’s Bible Study is studying the Book of Samuel. The eight-week study is a part of the Book of Faith Series. The women meet on Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Childcare is provided and guests are welcome. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, with a 7 p.m. worship service. Following Ash Wednesday, the 7 p.m. Lenten services will include “Holden Evening Prayer,” a simplistic and moving musical worship setting written for the Holden Village Retreat Center in Washington State. These services conclude at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. On alternating Wednesdays (Feb. 29, March 14, and March 28), a light soup supper will be offered at 6:15pm, prior to worship. Call 793-3288 for more information.

Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with programs for all ages at 9:45 a.m. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288, www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Brecon United Methodist Church

The church offers worship services on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Samaritan Closet hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Samaritan Closet offers clothing and food to people with demonstrated needs. Bread from Panera is available on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Samaritan Closet is next to the church. The church is at 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township; 489-7021.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Children’s weekday program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call the church for details.

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 nesuburban@community press.com, with “Religion” in the subject line. » Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600. » Mail to: Northeast Suburban Life, Attention: Andrea Reeves, Religion news, 394 Wards Corner Road, Suite 170, Loveland, Ohio 45140. Men’s Open Basketball plays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday nights. This is a casual group that plays with those who come and gets a good workout. The Shelter of God’s Promises, a 10-week DVD-based Bible study, starts at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 through May 2. Call for details. Reading Group will discuss ‘The Invisible Wall” by Harry Bernstein at 10 a.m. Feb. 27. Call the church for details. Breakfast and the Easter Bunny will be coming to the church from 9 a.m. to noon March 31 for free fun for everyone. Call for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (791-3142 and www.cos-

umc.org).

Montgomery Community Church

The church is offering a sevenweek class entitled “After the Boxes are Unpacked” for women who are new to the Cincinnati area or are looking to connect with their community. Child care is provided. Call the church or e-mail sgleen97@cinci.rr.com for more information. The church is at 11251 Montgomery Road; 489-0892; www.mcc.us; facebook.com/aftertheboxes.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

The church welcomes Rev. Canon John Keydel as Interim Priest-inCharge. Please introduce yourself and welcome Father John to St. Barnabas. The church will host small group studies using “24 Hours that Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton during the Lenten Season beginning Feb. 22. Vacation Bible School planning starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29. This year’s theme is “SKY: Where Everything is Possible.” A wine and cheese social will preceded the planning meeting. The St. Barnabas Youth Choir practices following Holy Communion at the 9:30 a.m. service and ends promptly at 11:15 a.m. All young people are welcome. The Music Director is recruiting musicians to form a band to play at the 11:30 a.m. service. Mature junior high, senior high and adult vocalists and instrumentalists will rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact the church for more information. An Intercessory Healing Prayer Service is conducted the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A Men’s Breakfast group meets on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at Steak ‘n’ Shake in Mont-

gomery. Ladies Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings at the church. Friends in Fellowship meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month for a potluck dinner at the church. A Bereavement Support Group for widow and widowers meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays. Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The church is at 10345 Montgomery Road, Montgomery; 984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday worship and junior worship services at 10:30 am. Sunday Bible study for all ages at 9 a.m. Adult and Youth Bible studies each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Women's Study Group at 6:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month. Includes light refreshments and special ladies study. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

Learn to bolster resilience at Jewish Family Services workshop Learning to help others bounce back after a traumatic experience will be the focus of “Ways to Bolster Resilience in Children and Adults,” a workshop with Donald Meichenbaum, presented by Jewish Family Service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Mayerson JCC, 8487 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. 6 CEUs are available. Early bird registration is now available for this all-day professional de-

velopment program which will explore whether resilience is innate or learned, and target ways professionals can help adults and children resolve a traumatic event successfully. Social workers, counselors, clergy, marriage and family therapists, educators, psychologists, case managers, nurses, chemical dependency counselors, rehabilitation counselors, attorneys, law enforcement profes-

sionals, life coaches, psychiatrists, and physicians are encouraged to attend. Professionals will earn six continuing education units. Professional certificates will be provided for social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, teaching, chemical dependency, life coaching, school psychology and rehabilitation counseling. A certificate of completion is also available. The registration fee

includes continental breakfast, lunch and six continuing education units in up to two professional disciplines. Register by March 9 for $99 or $89 for two or more from one agency; March 10-19 the fee is

$119, or at the door for $129. This is Jewish Family Service’s eighth annual Miriam O. Smith Educational Series (MOSES) symposium, which provides an opportunity for professional develop-

ment as well as offers the community a chance to learn from nationally recognized mental health experts. For more information or to register, visit www.jfscinti.org or call 766-3352.

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Worship Services Contemporary Sat 5pm & Sun 9am Traditional Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Full childcare & church school at all services. 513-677-9866 Dr. Doug Damron, Sr. Pastor (across from the Oasis Golf Club) Rev. Lisa Kerwin, Assoc. Pastor www.epiphanyumc.org

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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 11:00 AM Esperanza Viva, Hispanic Worship 9:40 & 11:00 AM Sunday School Childcare available www.masonumc.org

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LIFE

B8 • NORTHEAST SUBURBAN LIFE • FEBRUARY 22, 2012

POLICE REPORTS BLUE ASH Arrests/citations Juvenile, 16, petty theft, petty theft at 9099 Plainfield Road, Feb. 12. David A. Katerberg, 32, 2541 Vera Lane Apartment 2, petty theft at 9099 Plainfield Road, Feb. 13. Massiach Emmanuel Hayward, 27, 3420 Tinaview Court, menacing by stalking, violating protection order at 4832 Fairview Ave., Feb. 11. Robert M. Weber, 19, 9475 Bluewing Terrace, offenses involving underage persons at Kenwood Road and Kenridge Drive, Feb. 12. William Edward Hesch Jr., 30, 626 Bakewell St. Apartment 1, operating a vehicle impaired (under the influence of alcohol/drugs), operating a vehicle impaired (breath .08 to .169), speed limits at 4775 GlendaleMilford Road, Feb. 13. Donald Isaac Anderson Jr., 26, 710 Trenton Ave. Apartment 1, operating a vehicle impaired (under the influence of alcohol/drugs), rules for driving in marked lanes, operating a vehicle impaired (urine .11 to .237), driving under suspension (ovi or als suspension) at Northbound Interatate 71, Feb. 11. Diamond Janay Jones, 24, 39227 E. Gatewood Lane Apartment 1, operating a vehicle impaired (under the influence of alcohol/drugs), operating a vehicle impaired (breath .08 to .169), traffic warrant, traffic warrant at 10200 Kenwood Road, Feb. 8. Amie M. Quimby, 54, 6674 Salem Road Apartment 2, deception to obtain a dangerous drug at 9580 Kenwood

ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: » Blue Ash, Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8573 » Montgomery, Chief Don Simpson, 985-1600 » Sycamore Township, Lt. Dan Reid, 792-7254 » Symmes Township, Lt. Tom Butler, 774-6351 or 683-3444 Road, Feb. 10.

Incidents/investigations Burglary Someone took a Kindle fire, value $200, and $100 in change at 9347 Raven Lane, Feb. 12. Drug possession At Georgetown Road and Plainfield Road, Feb. 13. Menacing At 4549 Cooper Road, Feb. 9. Misuse of credit cards At 9510 Conklin Road, Feb. 7. Petty theft At 5458 Kenridge Drive, Feb. 7. Petty theft, criminal damaging/endangering A man said someone threw a brick through the front driver's side window of a vehicle, $300 damage, and took a nylon Eddie Bauer computer case, value $50, and an 8 GB flash drive, value $25 at 4866 Cooper Road, Feb. 13. Theft of drugs At 4545 Lake Forest Drive, Feb. 11.

MONTGOMERY Arrests/citations Casey D. Johnson, 23, 1167 Liveoak Court, open container at 10550 Montgomery Road, Feb. 11. Raymon L. Conyers, 19, 2037

Highland Ave., offenses involving underage person at 10550 Montgomery Road, Feb. 11. Katie R. Clark, 19, 2037 Highland Ave., offenses involving underage person at 10550 Montgomery Road, Feb. 11. Kylee J. Bradford, 18, 4516 Kugler Mill Road, offenses involving underage person at 10550 Montgomery Road, Feb. 11. Vivian R. Knight, 52, 7506 Golfgreen Drive, vicious animals prohibited at 10150 Montgomery Road, Feb. 9. Rickey L. Reed, 37, 5900 Pfeiffer Road, possession of drugs at Westbound Interstate 275, Feb. 9. Nicholas A. Cates, 24, 4719 Hunt Road, soliciting without permit at 12060 Cooperwood Lane, Feb. 6. James A. Mardis, 33, 9212 Porter Road, soliciting without permit at 12060 Cooperwood Lane, Feb. 6. Sarah M. Brown, 22, 1326 Voll Road, driving while under the influence at 9770 Montgomery Road, Feb. 5.

Incidents/investigations Burglary At 7580 Shadow Hill Way, Feb. 8.

Criminal damaging A man said someone slashed the right rear tire on a Jeep Cherokee, $100 damage at 10575 Cinderella Drive, Feb. 10. Theft A man said someone took an iPhone, value $699 at 10500 Montgomery Road, Feb. 8. Theft-without consent A man said someone took a money clip with $325; $25 in change; an Ohio driver's license, value $12; a U.S. Bank paltinum Visa card; a U.S. Bank Visa check card; a Bic lighter, value $1, and Camel Lights cigarettes, value $4 at 10660 Deerfield Road, Feb. 7.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Lauren Ferguson, 23, 8048 Lancelot Drive, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Jan. 26. Juvenile Female, 15, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Jan. 27. Juvenile Female, 15, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Jan. 27. Juvenile Female, 16, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Jan. 27. Juvenile Female, 17, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, theft at 7875 Montgomery Road, Jan. 28. Heather Dameron, 36, 505 Locust Street, falsification, drug paraphernalia at 8073 Reading Road, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive,

Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 15, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 15, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 15, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 17, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Juvenile Male, 15, curfew violation at 7816 Spirea Drive, Jan. 28. Samia Touflk, 53, 6325 Belmont

Road, theft at 7876 U.S. 22, Jan. 28. Juvenile Female, 16, theft at 7913 Montgomery Road, Jan. 28.

Incidents/investigations Theft Monitor valued at $200 removed at 8494 Wicklow, Jan. 30. Reported at 11635 Deerfield, Jan. 30. Computer equipment valued at $1,500 at 7875 Montgomery, Jan. 28. Wallet and contents valued at $417 removed at 4777 E. Galbraith Road, Feb. 1. Theft and jewelry Bluray disc player valued at $700 at 8313 York Street, Feb. 1.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Brandon Lalli, 20, 8211 Misty, drug possession at Fields Ertel Road, Feb. 2. Jonathon Key, no age given, 10023 Daycrest Drive, criminal trespassing at 12119 Mason Way, Jan. 28. Alawin Logan, 23, 1595 Waycross Road, theft at 9201 Fields Ertel, Jan. 27.

Incidents/investigations Felonious assault Victim struck and threatened at 275, Jan. 26. Theft Credit card removed at 11359 Montgomery, Jan. 29. Various credit cards of unknown value removed at 11359 U.S. 22, Jan. 28. Catalytic converter removed at 8739 Harper’s Point, Jan. 31. Theft of identity Reported at 11947 Foxgate Lane, Jan. 30.

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SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP

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