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Northeast Suburban Life April April 27,27, 2011 2011
Sycamore Continued from A1 Greissinger encouraged people to back Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s plan to expand the school voucher program to help more parents enroll their children in private schools. “Pro-competition and market-driven forces would radically transform and reshape for the better the entire education system,�
“During the workshop it seemed clear that the assumption is that only public education can best provide this monumental task in today’s society ... Pro-competition and market-driven forces would radically transform and reshape for the better the entire education system.�
Colleen Greissinger
Greissinger said. Erika Daggett, chief information officer for the Sycamore Community Schools, said KnowledgeWorks will meet with
administrators before the end of April to share their insights on the community workshop and their recommendations for the Sycamore schools. “After that meeting, I will be able to provide more details on what’s next,� Daggett said.
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Continued from A1 holes on public streets that we identify, as well as ones that are reported to us by residents, businesses or our own employees,� Nikula said. “Fortunately, we don't have that many potholes to respond to. The potholes we do have are fairly easy to find – or even predict – as they tend to be on our older streets that were last resurfaced anywhere from 12 to 17 years ago.�
Blue Ash Public Works Director Gordon Perry said the city spends about $12,000 a year to repair potholes. “Potholes are repaired as they are reported or as our staff encounters them during inspections or routine work,� Perry said. “Road maintenance and repair is prioritized through an inspection and condition rating system prepared by the city. “Citizens and businesses can report maintenance issues to the city, which will then be inspected and evaluated as to the required remedy.�
Perry said the budget for road resurfacing and repairs varies each year because it is dependent on pavement conditions. “Pavement expenditures in 2009 and 2010 were approximately $3.8 million combined,� Perry said. “One of the larger projects spanned a two-year period. “The paving contract for this year is an estimated cost of approximately $1.3 million. “This is a coordinated project with Greater Cincinnati Water Works to repair several roads where watermain replacement projects have taken place,� Perry said.
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These dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings May 2-May 7 as part of Skin Cancer-Melanoma Detection and Prevention Week: Montgomery – Dr. Mona Foad, 984-4800; Dr. K. William Kitzmiller, 396-7456.
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Bethesda North and Good Samaritan hospitals have been honored with a Partner Recognition Award by Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the health care sector. Bethesda North and Good Samaritan are the only Cincinnati area hospitals to receive the award this year. The two facilities were acknowledged for their efforts to protect patient health and preserve the environment. The award recognizes the efforts of eco-conscious employees at both hospitals, including members of the TriHealth Green Committee, focused on reducing waste and recycling. Department and individual recycling efforts in 2010 resulted in: 25 percent of Good Samaritan Hospital’s waste stream reused or recy-
cled and 19 percent of Bethesda North’s waste stream reused or recycled. With its enthusiasm fueled by the Practice Greenhealth award, the TriHealth Green Committee set these priorities for 2011: further implement safe handling of pharmaceutical waste and Assess surgical waste, and recycle at least 20 percent of waste stream.
Mammography van
The TriHealth Women’s Health Van continues to make early detection of breast cancer more readily available to women by taking mobile mamography services to neighborhoods in the region, including Montgomery. The van will be at the TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavillion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Appointments will be made in 10-minute intervals, and patients should expect to spend 20 to 30 minutes to be seen. To schedule an appointment, visit trihealth. com/womenshealth, and click
on “Women’s Health Van� or call 569-6565, or toll-free at 1866-236-7588. The van features digital mammography, which offers the newest technology for the most accurate detection of early breast cancer. The van began its mission of community outreach in October.
Bridal Showcase at Crowne Plaza
Reese Incorporated will produce “A World Of Love� International Bridal and Event Showcase at the Crowne Plaza Blue Ash, 5901 Pfeiffer Road, 11 am to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7. This event will spotlight different ethnic groups and the ceremonial celebrations the offer. It will also showcase different options for events that are not the norm. A Portion of the proceeds will benefit Child International Kids against Hunger Cincinnati. The website is kidsagains t h u n g e r- c i n c i n n a t i . b l o g spot.com/.
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