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The Colerain Township Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office kicked off a plainclothes partnership this week that both agencies are hoping will produce some pretty fancy statistics once it gets under way. In January 2007, the Colerain Police Department created a twoperson plainclothes investigative team to address drug complaints and combat street crime of all

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˙Days worked: 800 Cases requiring investigation: 223 Arrests: 1,262 arrests Search warrants served: 34 Marijuana seized: 57 pounds Crack cocaine seized: 294 grams Powder cocaine seized: 332 grams Heroin seized: 3 pounds Pills and tablets seized: Thousands In addition, during its four years in existence, the team confiscated approximately $100,000 in cash and 21 motor vehicles. types in the township. Selected officers underwent extensive training in surveillance, informant management and witness and suspect interview skills as well as

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Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Col. Ray Hoffbauer and Colerain Township Chief of Police Dan Meloy kicked off new partnership last week, as their departments will work together in a plainclothes drug and street crime investigative unit. training by the Drug Enforcement Agency in the area of drug investigations. Colerain Police Chief Dan Meloy suggested the sheriff’s office add two deputies to the team, doubling its size. The township team participated as members of the township’s Robbery and Burglary task force, investigated underage alcohol sales violations, partnered in the service of federal search warrants,

while also coordinating with private businesses to fulfill their loss prevention mission. On several occasions, the team investigated counterfeit trademark cases with investigators from the Motion Picture Industry. The plainclothes team also coordinated a robbery task force in late 2010 and early 2011 after the

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Colerain salutes enlistees headed for military By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

Every tradition starts somewhere. At Colerain High School, a tradition of honoring students who enlist in the military begins May 24, with the school’s inaugural Armed Forces Recognition Day. Colerain High School Principal Maureen Heintz says while the school has school assemblies and functions that honor academic and athletic achievements, there was nothing in place to honor those who leave high school for military service to their country. Her son has enlisted in the Marines, opening her eyes, she says, to how much is involved in joining the military service. “I had no clue,” she said. “But now that I know what it takes to enlist, I felt we needed to honor these students for their choice and commitment to our country." Marine recruiters from the Colerain Recruitment Center at 9368 Colerain Ave., said the economy has brought a flood of applicants to military service, and that has allowed the military to be more selective about who they accept for service. “The military is more selective across the board,” Marine Staff Sgt. Timothy Hughett said. “We can insist on high school diplomas and that candidates meet our physical fitness requirements and have no criminal backgrounds. Our recruits are quality people.” The students are ready to go. Colerain senior Jeremy Ray, 18, says he is eager to begin his service in the U.S. Air Force. He has requested aviation mechanic as his job. “My uncle was in the Air Force, and I felt like there was better opportunity for me there. I

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Colerain High School begins a tradition of honoring military enlistees at a program May 24. From left are Marine Staff Sgt. Timothy Hughett, Colerain High School Principal Maureen Heintz, seniors Ben Foster, Shelby Lyons and Jeremy Ray and Marine Sgt. Christopher Krusinski.

Serving their country Colerain High School Principal Maureen Heintz said her school has 20 graduates who have decided military service as an enlisted person is the next stop for them. Students who elected to serve with the U.S. Marine Corps are: Allen Enamorado, Ethan Engelhardt, Joseph Estes, Benjamin Foster, Jon Fries, Daniel Knuf, Brandon Schmidt, Ethan Schwab and Frank West. wanted to travel and the Air Force will help me do that.” Ray said his basic training will be in San Antonio, Texas, this summer. He is hoping to go in August, and when he does, it will be with the blessing of his mom, Michelle Ray. “I always wanted to join the service,” he said. Shelby Lyons trades her mortar board for a helmet as she heads to boot camp with the U.S. Army in August. She will be a generator

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“I like the way they carry themselves,” he said. He wants to be in the infantry and is looking forward to beginning his career with the Marines. He leaves in September, but he is lobbying for an earlier date because he wants to get started. He is the son of Steve and Ann Foster. Heintz said the recognition day is open to families and to the public, and she is hoping for a good turnout. The recognition begins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the high school, 8801 Cheviot Road. There will be musical performances, introduction and recognition of the recruits and Army Major Roy Rogers will swear in the recruits again so friends and families can witness their commitment. One soldier, Frank West, was an early graduate and is already at basic training, but Heintz said his mom “I hope these students feel honored,” she said. “We are very proud of them. This is the first of what will be an annual tradition at Colerain High School.”

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Y sponsors Senior Health Fair By Jennie Key jkey@communitypress.com

The Clippard Family Branch YMCA and Atria Northgate Park celebrate Senior Health and Fitness Day from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, with a special Senior Health Fair at the Clippard branch, 8920 Cheviot Road. The three-hour fair will include lunch, exhibitors with educational information and health screenings, and guest speakers. Jonathan Fisher will tell his success story of losing 200 pounds. WKRC-TV Local12 health reporter and registered dietitian Liz Bonis will share information about health and nutrition. Free shuttle transportation will be available between the Clippard Family

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Colerain Township resident Sheila Novosel says the Clippard Family branch of the YMCA of Cincinnati has literally been a lifesaver for her.

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Nora Dashley, senior program director at the Clippard branch YMCA puts the Silver Sneakers class members through their paces. YMCA and Atria, Northgate Park, 9191 Roundtop Road, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The open house and interactive health and fitness information tables will

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be open from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Liz Bonis speaks at noon, followed by Jonathan Fisher at 12:30 p.m. Lunch and the expo and raffle drawings will be from 12:40 to 2:30 p.m. Last year, 180 senior citizens attended the health fair and luncheon. Limited seating is available and pre-registration is required by calling the Clippard branch YMCA at 513923-4466. “At the YMCA, we know that people of all ages thrive when they are active and supported,” said Nora Dashley, Clippard Family YMCA senior program coordinator. She leads the Silver Sneakers classes through

their exercise routines and oversees other senior wellness programs at the branch. “We want to help our participants to be confident with their abilities, to be healthier and remain selfsufficient; and to provide them with a welcoming environment where they are valued.” In March, she said senior members were exercising through they Y’s Silver Sneakers land classes, water classes, ActivTrax, quilt workshop and the monthly social. Last month, the seniors added an essay contest explaining how the YMCA has made an impact on their lives.

By Sheila Novosel Having never exercised in my 63 years of life I first attended the diabetics class held at the Clippard Family Y learning more than I ever knew – and I am a retired R.N. – about diabetes Type II. I began exercising four-five times a week. I lost ten pounds (more since then). I feel better than I have ever felt since being diagnosed with DM Type II in 2005. I pulled my hamstring and took about three months off from The essay contest winner was Colerain Township resident Sheila Novosel. She says exercising at the YMCA has improved her health and her outlook. “I feel wonderful,” she said. The National Senior Health and Fitness Day is

the fitness center. I was able to do 25 to 30 minutes exercise before that. I started back up at the Y and the exercising is exhilarating! I am back up to 20 minutes. (The A1C test measures your average blood glucose control for the past 2 to 3 months). My last A1C was 5.3; What a change in my health and lifestyle! Thank God for the Y. My family has noticed the difference too! I am sure there are those with greater benefits but the Y has made a huge impact on me! part of the year-round Forever Young program at the Clippard YMCA branch in Colerain Township, designed to engage older adults in healthy lifestyles with wellness seminars, social events, Silver Sneakers classes, aquatics, workshops, bus trips, and more.

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cepts such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage, supply and demand, elasticity, competition and monopoly. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 20.

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department identified an increase in burglary and robbery crimes. That task force made 86 arrests, including suspects from a home invasion robbery and suspects responsible for burglaries in the area. A number of firearms were recovered by the team, as well. Last year, the team conducted a lengthy investigation into a business that was reportedly accepting and selling stolen merchandise. As a result, more 30 victims of crime recovered their stolen property. Meloy said he was aware

the team needed more people. Through the existing partnership to provide law enforcement in Colerain Township, the chief approached Sheriff Simon Leis and Col. Ramon Hoffbauer in March to see if they would be interested in adding manpower to the team. They were. The Sheriff’s Office posted the new partnership in law enforcement for interested deputies to participate in the selection process and received 16 letter of interest from deputies. The two departments conducted interviews together and

selected two deputies to join the team. “I thought this was an excellent idea, and the sheriff agreed,” Hoffbauer said. “Putting a marked police car in a neighborhood doesn’t solve some of the problems. You need undercover work and we weren’t always able to do that. This is probably one of the better things we’ve done, and I hope next year, when we are reading off the statistics, they are double what you’re seeing this year. I expect this to really kick off, and I think you’ll be hearing good things about it.”

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Dunkin’ Donuts is adding six new stores in the Greater Cincinnati area and one is coming to Colerain Township. Franchisee Gilligan Oil Co. in Hyde Park will operate a Dunkin’ Donuts in combination with a gas station at the Shell Gas Station at Compton Road and Colerain Avenue. There will also be new locations in Batavia, Columbia Township, Hyde Park, Monroe and a yet-to-bedetermined site. All with have drive-thrus, and each will employ about 15 people.

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Life Line Screenings, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at Knights of Columbus Council 1683, 3144 Blue Rock Road. The screenings are for carotid artery blockage, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis along with various blood tests. Cost is $35-$60 and registration is required. Call 800324-1851 or visit the website at lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Kritsky presents a concise history of beekeeping, tracing the evolution of hive design from ancient Egypt to the present. The talk is in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen Of Egypt, running through Sept. 5. For more information, call 287-7021 or visit: www.cincymuseum.org.

Armed forces saluted

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, 645 W. North Bend Road, will host an Armed Forces Day celebration 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The goal of the program is to collect items for care packages to send to the troops overseas. The college has teamed up with the Yellow Ribbon Support Center to host the event and members of American Legion Post 530 from Greenhills will be in attendance. The event will feature a mobile unit for veterans to

check their benefits, concessions, and radio station 96 Rock will be present. Cincinnati band, Cover Model, will also be playing live at the college. Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science will be accepting donations May 21. Anyone with questions regarding donations should call 513-752-4310. More information about the event can be found on the college’s web site, www.ccms.edu.

Spring fling

The College Hill Coffee Co. has its second annual Spring Fling art show and sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. It will be in the large Gen Kress parking lot behind College Hill Coffee Co., Enliven Salon, Bacall’s Café, Schwartz Jewelers and Marty’s Hops & Vines near the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and North Bend Road. Dozens of local artists will be at the show and food and drinks will be available for

Blues challenge

The Cincy Blues Society sponsors the 13th annual Cincy Blues Challenge, from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Germania Park, 3529 W. Kemper Road. The music starts at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Bring a chair and a friend, but no coolers or pets please. Admission is $15 and there will be 25 local blues bands and musicians. Blues Society members getting a $5 discount and fans under 16 get in free with a paying adult. If you are not a member, you can join at the Challenge entrance gate and get in free. One free admission per each new membership. Food and drink will be available at Germania Park. Each act will play for 15

minutes and will be judged by an independent panel on blues content, instrumental talent, vocal talent, originality and stage presence. The first-place winner of each category will be entered as the society’s representatives at the International Blues Challenge (IBC), Jan. 31 - Feb. 4 in Memphis, Tenn. Along with the first place winners, other high-scoring local Blues bands will be invited to play at the Cincy Blues Fest, Aug. 5 and 6 at Sawyer Point. The Solo/Duo competition will be held at Arnold’s on Sunday, May 22, starting at 2 p.m. Call 742-0060 for information or visit the website at cincyblues.org.

Spring cleaning

The Hamilton County yard waste drop-off sites have reopened for the spring and

summer. One of three sites is at Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road. Others are at Rumpke landfill and at Bzak Landscaping in Anderson Township. The sites are open from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Kuliga Park will be closed July 2 and July 3.

Walk Club meets May 20

The Hamilton County Park District sponsors a Walk Club at 8:30 a.m., Friday, May 20, at the Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road. The walks are led by Park District volunteers. Walkers may choose what days to participate. The club targets seniors ages 50 and up. There is no charge, but a motor ; vehicle permit is required. Call 728-3551, ext. 406 or visit the website at www.greatparks.org.

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Northwest district honored for AP program

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Making the list

The Northwest Local School District made the honor roll. Northwest is among 25 Ohio school districts honored by the College Board by being named to the 2011 Advance Placement Achievement List. The Ohio districts are among 388 nationally to earn a spot on the AP honor roll for 2011. In addition to Northwest, other area districts on the list were the Madeira City School District, Lakota Local School District and Ross Local School District. Established by the College Board, the AP Program allows high school students to take college-level coursework followed by comprehensive examinations in specific subject areas. Most universities require a score of 3 or better, on a 5-point scale, to earn college credit. The College Board honors districts for expanding access to Advanced Placement classes and exams while maintaining or improving the rate at

Inclusion on the College Board’s 2011 AP Achievement List is based on the following criteria: • Examination of three years of AP data, from 2008 to 2010; • Increase in participation/access to AP by at least 4 percent in large districts, at least 7 percent in medium districts, and at least 11 percent in small districts; • A steady or increasing percentage of exams taken by African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native students; and • Performance levels maintained or improved when comparing the percentage of exams scoring 3 or higher in 2010 to 2008. which students earn college credit for passing rigorous exams. Mark Farmer, assistant superintendent for curriculum for the Northwest district, said the district is proud of the high numbers of students interested in taking AP classes at both high schools and their performance on the tests. He said

the district is trying to encourage students to take the AP classes by allowing them to travel between the two high schools if a class is not available in their home building. “Ensuring that an increased number of students succeed in Advanced Placement courses is absolutely important to preparing Ohio students for success in college,” said State Superintendent Deborah Delisle in a statement. In the Ohio public school class of 2010, 23,045 high school seniors took at least one AP exam and 14,323 scored 3 or higher at any point in high school. These numbers are up from 2001, when 12,923 seniors took an AP test and 8,063 earned a 3 or higher. Farmer said Colerain High School expanded the number of AP offerings this year from nine to 12 courses: American government, biology, calculus, chemistry, English composition, English literature, European history, French, psychology, Spanish, statistics and U.S. history. Colerain had 16 AP Scholars for the 2009-2010 school year.

AP Scholars are students receiving a 3 or higher on 3 or more AP tests. Six Colerain high students were Scholars with Honors, scoring a 3.25 or higher on all tests taken and 3 or higher on four or more tests. Colerain also had eight Scholars with Distinction, who had an average of 3.5 or higher on all tests taken And 3 or higher on five or more tests. He said 211 Colerain students signed up to take at least one AP test this school year. There are 240 students who are enrolled in at least one social studies AP course this year at Colerain and 47 current freshmen who will schedule AP European history as sophomores. Northwest High School offers 10 AP courses: chemistry, psychology, calculus AB, English literature, English composition, American history, European history, studio art- drawing, biology, and U.S. government and politics, according to Farmer. Northwest has 119 students participating in the AP program and 135 tests are scheduled this year.

Farmer said 37 percent of Northwest students who took AP tests in American history, European history, English literature, U.S. government, psychology, calculus biology, French and Spanish and scored at least a 3 or above in 2010. The district has no immediate plans to cut AP course offerings, even as it cuts more than $3 million from its budget. “Right now, our class cuts are coming in electives; these are core classes,” Farmer said. “We are striving to prepare our students for success in college. I am not saying these courses could never be cut, but I do think those cuts would be more of a last ditch effort to balance the budget.” And you don’t necessarily have to take the AP class to take the AP test. Farmer said of 36 students enrolled in honors world history, 31 have decided to order AP world history tests. “I think this shows our students’ enthusiasm for the AP program and the strength of our honors classes,” he said. “We have a lot to be proud of here.”

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The following students earned honors for the second quarter of the 2010-2011 school year.

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First honors: Nicole Ashcraft, Erin Bergmann, Jayme Bittner, Lydia Black, Meredith Bodkin, Alexa Bolin, Allison Bollin, Cassandra Brakers, Elizabeth Brock, Mary Broering, Kerry Caddell, Christine Conway, El-Asa Crawford, Bridget Crowley, Lindsey Decher, Elizabeth Doyle, Mary Findley, Susan Findley, Kathryn Flanigan, Colleen Flynn, Christina Gruenwald, Elise Hargis, Andrea Heckle, Sarah Herman, Anna Herrmann, Emily Jester, Lauren Jones, Justine Junker, Megan Kaake, Brittani Kohls, Jamie Kolb, Maria Lupp, Chelsey Maag, Elizabeth Morris, Molly Murrison, Kelley Namaky, Amanda Rapien, Kelly Rogers, Laura Rothan, Lauren Schneider, Tayler Thress, Julia Timme, Katherine Wernke and Emily York. Second honors: Shaiza Alvi, Jordan Beal, Nicole Beccaccio, Erin Bepler, Emily Blessing, Danielle Browning, Jennifer Burgoyne, Sarah Bushman, Kimberly Calder, Chloe Caldwell, Abigail Ceddia, Nina Clark, Stephanie Clemons, Anna Denuzio, Brianna Doxsey, Abigail Engel, Alyssa Finke, Nina Frondorf, Kathryn Geckle, Morgan Gelhausen, Kaitlyn Gerrety, Rebecca Giuliano, Nora Goetzman, Aimee Green, Megan Heckmann, Nicole Helmers, Malia Hess, Grace Hoesl, Erin Hoskins, Krista Issler, Ashley Johns, Rebecca Jones, Emily Kacner, Sarah Kaehler, Samantha Kent, Melissa Kolb, Leslie Lohbeck, Elizabeth Loxterkamp, Sarah Maraan, Hilary Massengale, Kelsey Michel, Jordanne Mitchell, Samantha Morrissey, Catherine Murray, Ashley Musick, Samantha O’Hara, Carley Powell, Melissa Quinlan, Amanda Rauf, Alysha Reed, Jennifer Rosenacker, Madison Sabatelli, Natalie Sagel, Allison Sander, Michelle Schmidt, Samantha Schooler, Kaitlyn Schwettmann, Sarah Seig, Nicole Sifri, Claire Speirs, Lindsey Trischler, Ellen Verkley, Kaylyn Von Korff, Mallory Waters, Brooke Weber, Kayla Wilmes, Rachel Young, Sara Zech, Melanie Zinser and Kaitlyn Zoz.

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First honors: Stephanie Ambach, Katarina Anhofer, Samantha Ballway, Gabrielle Bolin, Cayla Brakers, Stephanie Dailey, Hailey Deyhle, Kelsey Gibboney, Erin Hennard, Abigail Krabacher, Paige Kranbuhl, Sara Krueger, Cassandra Lindeman, Kayla Morton, Shannon O’Connell, Kayla Orso, Abby Osborne, Kelly O’Shaughnessy, Danielle Pfeifer, Sarah Pierce, Samantha Rack, Leah Schmidt, Abigail Thiemann, Cara Vordenberge, Erika Wagner, Malia Wenning and Sarah Workman. Second honors: Kristin Alverson, Emily Bates, Emily Brandt, Sarah Brandt, Megan Brenner, Audrey Bryant, T. Mackenzie Bryant, Sarah Buescher, Courtney Campbell, Rachel Clark, Alison Deitsch, Jessica Ellert, Nicole Emig, Megan Fox, Emily Goddard, Cassondra Gutwein, Ellana Hage-

dorn, Lisa Hellkamp, Kelsey Heusmann, Mackenzie Holden, Jessica Homer, Olivia Jester, Jessica Kerr, Elizabeth Kibler, Christine Kristof, Sarah Kuhn, Emily Lewinski, Kira Liggins, Abagail Lucas, Rachel Lusheck, Sara Masur, Allison Miller, Brianne Mullenger, Alexis Obach, Clarissa Otis, Christine Overhues, Megan Paul, Laney Pierani, Haley Poli, Julie Prendergast, Amber Raterman, Samantha Reid, Emilee Rumke, Brooke Sabatelli, Joey Sabelhaus, Cassidy Sanders, Melissa Scherpenberg, Danielle Seiter, Alaina Silber, Madelynn Sillies, Jessica Skitt, Katie Solzsmon, Sidney Stacy, Marie Stevenot, Abigail Tanner, Jenna Taylor, Arielle Torbeck, Karlie Torok, Cara Unger, Johannah Ungruhe, Rebekah West, Zoe Widmer, Megan Williams, Marianna Wolf and Dorsey Ziller.

Sophomores

First honors: Amber Bahrani, Samantha Brock, Rebecca Davis, Desiree Dick, Megan Dollenmeyer, Amanda Dreyer, Margaret Egbers, Allysa Fago, Christina Farwick, Brittany Fishburn, Marisa Grimes, Courtney Haverbusch, Kayla Howard, Miranda Kelsey, Abbey Meister, Kelly Neeb, Samantha Nissen, Katherine Orth, Emily Paul, Carol Ratterman, Danielle Reynolds, Bridget Roden, Anna Rothan, Olivia Schaefer, Olivia Schmitt, Amanda Schrand, Allison Schuler, Annie Schulz, Emily Schwartz, Brenna Silber, Kaitlyn Sterwerf, Sarah Stevens, Hannah Toberman, Claire Tonnis, Kelsey Voit, Cara Walden, Lauren Wilke and Megan Zelasko. Second honors: Victoria Albert, Elyssa Anderson, Taylor Baston, Alexis Bierbaum, Samantha Billinghurst, Whitney Bishop, Taylor Bove, Katherine Branscum, Elizabeth Bren, Olivia Browning, Jessica Bushman, Mary-Kathleen Carraher, Allison Cimino, Madeline Crase, Elizabeth Crocker, Abigail Doyle, Mollie Effler, Jamie Ertel, Savannah Frank, Elizabeth Giuliano, Meghan Goldick, Molly Hennard, Amanda Herbert, Leah Houchens, Jena Huber, Grace Jacobsen, Jamaya Johnson, Sydney Jung, Celina Junker, Morgan Kneip, Stephanie Kyle, Elizabeth Lawson, Hannah Marovich, Kayla Meiners, Avery Menke, Emily Meyer, Allison Moning, Katelyn Muench, Julie Mullins, Jamie Mushrush, Rachael Oakley, Olivia Otting, Amie Overberg, Judith Pearce, Holly Petrocelli, Rachel Pierani, Danielle Riegler, Paige Rinear, Christine Ruhe, Rachel Rumpke, Jessica Sandhas, Allison Sansone, Emily Schute, Brittney Sheldon, Rebecca Slageter, Abigail Smith, Jaime Spears, Gabby Stepaniak, Megan Suer, Mary Taphorn, Jordyn Thiery, Andrea Trach and Elizabeth Witzgall.

Freshmen

First honors: Bradie Anderson, Emily Benintendi, Jessica Bloemer, Sydney Brown, Shannon Bubenhofer, Brianna Burck, Kerrie Dailey, Alyssandra DeFiglio, Kaitlin Delape, Danielle DiLonardo, Candisse Fejer, Alyssa Fulks, Hannah Geckle, Annamarie Helpling, Olivia Justice, Rachel

Koize, Cara Molulon, Julia Newsom, Heather Oberjohann, Lauren Odioso, Elaine Parsons, Courtney Pomfrey, Anna Rentschler, Mariah Robinson, Lynn Schutte, Ellen Steinmetz, Emma Webb, Madison Woodard and Amanda Ziegler. Second honors: Abigail Ball, Kaitlin Baum, Jessica Beal, Anna Buczkowski, Katelyn Burkhart, Taylor Buttelwerth, Caitlin Camardo, Lauren Campbell, Kristen Clark, Laura Conley, Jessica Conway, Alexandra Cook, Alycia Cox, Gabrielle Dangel, Madison Dauer, Madeline Drexelius, Annalise Eckhoff, Grace Folz, Megan Fulton, Taylor Gelhausen, Erin Harrington, Carly Hellmann, Monica Herrmann, Kierra Klein, Emily Klensch, Clare Knecht, Madison Knecht, Emily Knollman, Mackenzie Koenig, Nicole Kuchenbuch, Elizabeth Kummer, Mariah Lonneman, Katlin Lovett, Marissa Mallios, Michelle Maraan, Abigail Meeks, Holly Michel, Natalie Miranda, Gabrielle Mooney, Alison Moore, Megan Mulvaney, Veronica Murray, Leah Obert, Emma O’Connor, Kathryn Olding, Hope Oleckniche, Megan Packer, Jenna Pfiester, Brianna Poli, Holly Rack, Jillian Rapien, Carrie Raterman, Alexandra Rauf, Emily Richter, Laura Roberts, Rachel Roberts, Margaret Roettker, Amy Rosenacker, Sydney Rosselot, Madeline Schmidt, Daniela Schulten, Paige Scott, Meghan Sontag, Rachel Spade, Carly Speed, Madeline Staubach, Keirstin Thompson and Megan Volker.

St. Bernard School

The following students have earned honors for the third quarter of the 2010-2011 school year.

Fifth grade

First honors: Olivia Biedenharn, Meghan Linko and Devin Loechtenfeldt. Second honors: Alexis Daily, James Hare, Jason Middendorf, Danny Raterman and Nick Stern.

Sixth grade

First honors: Sara Clevidence, Nikki Herbert, Megan Ross, Caroline Seitz, Daniel Uetrecht and Grace Wells. Second honors: Amy Cline, Jane Eichelberger, Randy Geers, Allie Middendorf, Therese Phillips, Stephen Schwemberger and Eugene Zheng.

Seventh grade

First honors: Allison Biedenharn and Sydney Kreimer. Second honors: Izzy Aristizabal, Jennifer ChuNguyen, Jesse Lockwood, Erika Lucas, Robert Manning, Jacob Poli, Jacob Rieke, Carly Schnieder, Nicholas Veite and Joseph Wellborne.

Eighth grade

First honors: Sara Forbeck, William Frey, Sydney Pleasants and Rachel Rothan. Second honors: Max Brock, Logan Herbert, Madison Johns, Alex Myers, Christopher Phillips and Jill Stern.

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FoodBank Colerain Twp.’s Sharing Hope program seeking coordinator requirements. By working Saturday per month. If imum of one year of rele- ing Hope Search, Colerain walk benefits By Jennie Key together, homeowners and demand and volunteer par- vant experience to include Township Planning and volunteers can restore pride ticipation allow, additional computer and customer Zoning Department, 4200 ministries service skills. The ideal can- Springdale Road, Cincinnati, Colerain Township is in these properties. Sharing work days could be added. jkey@communitypress.com

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The Freestore FoodBank’s Hunger Walk could bring help to folks in Colerain Township this year. Colerain Township resident Ray Strecker, a member of the Sharing Hope Coalition, says the walk can help SON Ministries, an emergency food assistance program housed at Groesbeck United Methodist Church in Colerain Township. “Every $20 raised by joining the SON Ministries in Colerain Township team will provide 100 pounds of food for struggling families in our community,” Strecker said. “And 100 pounds of food is equivalent to 78 meals.” He said even supporters who cannot walk with the team at Sawyer Point can donate through the team page and have the same monetary impact. Strecker said he would love to see the walk raise $3,000 to $5,000 through this one event. “This is a very inexpensive way to support the work of SON Ministries,” he said. Strecker has created a SON Ministries Team page through the Freestore so people can register to participate in the walk or simply donate online to the Freestore in a way that will designate those monies to the SON account. You can find the webpage at http://fsfb.convio. net/goto/sonministries. Registration information is available on that page. Registration is $25 with T-shirt, $20 without. Strecker reminds walkers to designate SON Ministries as their member agency on registration forms. The walk is Monday, May 30. On Saturday, May 28, or Sunday, May 29, walkers can pick up their packets and Barbecue with the Hunger Walk crew from noon to 4 p.m. at the Freestore Foodbank Distribution Center 1250 Tennessee Ave. Registration and packet pickup is also from 7 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. on race say, Monday, May 30, at Sawyer Point. The race begins at 9 a.m. Call 513-482-7534 for more information.

looking for a new volunteer coordinator for Sharing Hope in Colerain Township. Tammy Ketter-Eads has resigned and the township has posted the job opening. Colerain Township Zoning Administrator Susan Roschke says she is hoping to get someone in place as soon as possible. The Sharing Hope program provides volunteer support to bring homes and yards back into compliance with Colerain Township

Hope takes on projects such as yard work or minor repairs or painting. The projects are found through zoning inspector recommendations as well as through requests from homeowners. A screening form will ensure the need level of the homeowner. Homeowners are expected to help out with the projects to the extent that they are able. Roschke would like to have projects scheduled one

The township is looking for a part-time coordinator to will plan and oversee volunteer property maintenance projects, typically on Saturdays. Roschke says the coordinator will work with the zoning inspectors to identify potential projects, assist property owners in completing applications, seek donations and grants, enlist volunteers, and complete associated paperwork. A high school diploma or GED is required with a min-

didate will also possess general outdoor home maintenance skills. Interested persons should send resume and letter of interest detailing qualifications to: Shar-

OH 45251 or by email to sroschke@coleraintwp.org. Call Roschke at 513385-7505 or check at www.coleraintwp.org for updated information

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The housing market has not yet rebounded to pre-recession prices, when buyers seemed to be stepping over one another to bid up the price of homes. Today’s sellers may be lucky to get asking price, with the reality being a certain percentage below. However, that doesn’t mean sellers should accept bottom-of-the-barrel offers. There are still ways to get the best price possible on an offered home. With sellers hoping to get the most possible for a home and buyers interested in spending the least, it’s sometimes a battle of wills when it comes to hashing out a confirmed price in the world of real estate. Sellers who wonder whether they’ll struggle to get a good offer can hedge their bets in the right direction by employing a few strategies. * What you see is what you get: It’s difficult to change first impressions. If a potential buyer pulls up to a home that doesn’t give them “warm and fuzzy” feelings immediately, it may be hard to eventually sway opinion of the home -- even if it’s pristine on the inside. Individuals do judge a book by its cover, which means that effort should be put into making a home’s exterior as appealing as possible. Landscaping should be neat and lush. There shouldn’t be any obstacles leading to the front of the home. Items that look in disrepair should be mended. Curb appeal does matter. * Use a real estate agent: Many people forgo this step, thinking they can sell their home just as well without an agent and not have to pay commission in the process. A real estate agent is schooled in the process of negotiating the price of an offered home. In fact, the more a home’s selling price, the higher the agent’s profit. That’s incentive right there. Furthermore, agents know the average prices of similar homes and can help a seller price and market a property correctly. That may add up to a faster sale (and a better offer). Mark Schupp has been a Real Estate Agent for the past 30 years and is a Certified Residential Specialist. He has won many awards including the Top Unit Producer for 1999 and 2000 (last year awarded) in the Cincinnati Board of Realtors and Top 1% Residential Real Estate Agent in the Nation.

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The week at Northwest

• The Northwest baseball team lost 8-3 to Badin, May 7. Northwest’s Tyler Hoehn was 2-4. On May 10, Turpin beat Northwest 7-0. • In softball on May 7, Northwest was shut out by Ross 11-0. Northwest’s Alysha Wilson was 2-4. On May 10, Northwest beat Winton Woods 10-2. Northwest’s Lindsay Robertson was 2-3 and hit a double. On May 11, Sycamore beat Northwest 4-1 in eight innings in sectionals. Northwest beat Winton Woods 19-2 in five innings, May 12. Robertson was 3-3 with a homerun and a double.

Bolden adds honor

Colerain High School junior Joe Bolden has been nominated to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 7, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. Bolden is one of 440 players nominated across the country and one of eight from the Cincinnati area.

The week at La Salle

• The La Salle baseball team beat Harrison 5-4, May 7. La Salle’s Brett Humphrey pitched 10 strikeouts, Dominic Capano scored two runs and Dan Carrier was 3-3 with three RBI for La Salle. On May 9, La Salle lost 11-10 to Mason. La Salle’s Ryan Johns was 4-5 with a double and four RBI. On May 12, Sycamore beat La Salle 5-1 in sectionals. Johns was 2-3 at bat. • In boys tennis, Elder beat La Salle 5-0 in the Greater Catholic League South Championship. May 7. In the quarterfinals of the Division I Sectional tournament on May 12, La Salle’s Anthony Heckle beat St. Xavier’s 6-3, 6-4.

The week at Colerain

• The Colerain baseball team lost 6-2 to Middletown, May 7. On May 9, Colerain beat Northwest 16-4 in five innings. Colerain’s Drew Depoe was 2-2 with a double and triple and scored three runs. Northwest’s Joey Mascari was 2-3 with a double. Colerain beat Elder 6-1, May 10. Joe Bolden was 3-4 with a double for Colerain. On May 12, Loveland beat Colerain 3-2 in sectionals. Colerain’s Scott Nullmeier hit a triple. • In the May 7 softball game against Lakota West, Colerain lost 3-0. • In tennis, the Colerain boys placed seventh with a score of 16 in the Greater Miami Conference Tournament, May 7. • In softball, Colerain beat Mount Notre Dame 3-1, May 9 in Division I Sectionals, advancing them to play Western Hills on May 11.

The week at St. Xavier

• The St. Xavier boys tennis team beat La Salle 5-0, then beat Moeller 5-0, then beat Elder 5-0, May 7, in the Greater Catholic League South Championship. Against La Salle, St. X’s Devin Bostick beat Heckle 6-2, 6-1; Elliot Bostick beat Bush 6-0, 6-1; Don Baverman beat Gundlach 6-0, 6-0; Matt Duma and Matt Santen beat Howeler and Buganski 6-2, 6-0; Eric Salomon and Tanveer beat Robertson and Pieder 6-0, 61. Against Moeller, D. Bostick beat Stenzel 6-4, 6-4; Santen d. Patterson 6-3, 6-2; E. Bostick beat Stubbins 6-0, 60; Leary-Broun beat Westerkamp-Wacker 6-0, 6-0; Baverman-Salomon beat Sullivan-Wies 6-1, 6-1. Against Elder, D. Bostick beat Schroeder 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; Duma beat James 7-6, 4-6, 6-4; Santen beat Walroth 6-1, 6-1; Broun-Leary beat Cova-Patty 6-4, 6-2; Baverman-E. Bostick beat Butler-Cole 6-1, 6-0.

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St. X’s Sambrookes throws no-hitter La Salle

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The playoff-opener couldn’t have gone much better for the St. Xavier High School baseball team. Junior pitcher Jake Sambrookes threw a no-hitter – only an error kept him from a perfect game – and the Bomber offense erupted en route to beating Mt. Healthy 11-0 in the Division I sectional semifinals May 12. Sambrookes threw 54 pitches in the five-inning game – 40 of them for strikes. “The ratio was tremendous,” St. X head coach Bill Slinger said. “He threw balls for strikes.” The win over Mt. Healthy came two days after beating Moeller for the second time this season. The Bombers entered the year having dropped seven straight to the Crusaders. “The guys feel very confident,” Slinger said. “If we play to our ability, a lot of the guys feel there’s nobody in Cincinnati that can beat us.” Slinger said pitching depth has been the key to the season. The Bombers (20-5, 8-1 entering regularseason make-ups against Mason and Alter May 1617) have a 2.68 team ERA. Six hurlers have a 2.63 ERA or lower, and four have a 1.81 ERA or lower. Junior Dom Plageman, who pitched in the 3-1 win over Moeller May 10, is 4-0 with a 1.47 ERA and has 21 strikeouts in 19.0 innings. Other key pitchers have been senior Chris Rutz (3-1, 23 strikeouts), sophomore Joe Gellenbeck (4-1) and

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St. Xavier High School senior Chad Sudbrack of Blue Ash is among the league leaders in the GCL-South in average, home runs and RBI and is a big reason why the Bombers earned the top playoff seed. senior Phillip Brilli (2-0). “If one guy doesn’t perform well, there’s always somebody there to pick him up,” Slinger said. St. X, seeded No. 1, faces No. 17 Turpin the sectional finals May 19 at Kings. Turpin is led by pitcher Eric Martin, who is 3-2 with a 3.13 ERA. “He pitches quite well,” Slinger said. “We’ll have to get our hitters going.” Seniors Nick Albers and Chad Sudbrack lead the Greater Catholic League with 30 and 28 RBI, respectively. Sudbrack tops the team with a .434 average, while Albers comes in at .359. Conor Hundley and Matt Wilson have been just as impressive and are hitting .406 and .400, respectively. Hundley’s 23 steals lead the GCL-South. If victorious against Turpin, St. X faces the winner of Northmont vs. Fairmont in the district finals May 21 at Western Hills.

Colerain

The No. 18 Cardinals lost 3-2 to No. 19 Loveland in the Division I sectional semifinals May 12. Colerain stumbled to a 26 start before going 8-8 the rest of the way to finish 1014 overall and 8-10 in the Greater Miami Conference. Senior hurler Ryan Atkinson, arguably the top pitcher in the city, suffered a late-season hairline fracture in his wrist. He went 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA and racked up 64 strikeouts in 33.2 innings. Other top pitchers for the Cardinals were juniors Corey Henn (3-1, 3.46 ERA) and Scott Sebald (23 Ks in 23.1 innings). Senior Kyle Findley was Colerain’s top hitter with a .400 average. Seniors Trevor Henn hit .286 and Seth Spampinato hit .262, while seniors Scott Nullmeier and Drew Depoe and junior Joe Bolden finished with 10 RBIs.

The Lancers, seeded ninth, fell 5-1 to No. 14 Sycamore in the Division I sectional semifinals May 12 to fall to 13-9 (4-5). Drew Campbell was the top player for La Salle this season. He hit .410 with a .506 OBP, had 12 RBI and scored 15 runs. As a pitcher, he went 3-2 with a 1.96 ERA and had team-highs of 33 strikeouts and 35.2 innings. Other top offensive players were Ryan Johns (.365, 16 RBI), Ryan Jesse (.351, team-high 19 RBI) and Dan Carrier (.372, 11 RBI). Sophomore Connor Speed hit .333. On the mound, Jake Vulhop went 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA with 26 Ks in 30.1 innings, and Brandon Humphrey went 2-0 with a 1.31 ERA and 21 Ks in 16.0 innings.

Mt. Healthy

The Fighting Owls, seeded 29th, were no-hit by No. 1 St. Xavier in an 11-0 loss in the Division I sectional semifinals May 12. Mt. Healthy advanced after beating No. 26 Western Hills 8-4 in the opening round. The Owls finish 6-13 (311). Nathan Bauer hit .396 with 13 RBI, Ian Massie hit .358 with a team-high 16 RBI and Derek Jordan hit .319 with 11 RBIs.

Northwest

The Knights, seeded 21st, fell to No. 17 Turpin

7-0 during Division I sectional play May 10. Northwest had its ups and downs this season, recording two three-game winning streaks and two three-game losing streaks. Senior Tyler Hoehn led the Fort Ancient Valley Conference with a .523 average and 25 stolen bases. Senior Cork Cook hit .468 with a .649 OBP, senior Joey Mascari hit .424 and led the team with 13 RBI, junior Rickey Bender hit .388 with 12 RBI and senior Justin Carter hit .302. The Knights’ top pitcher was senior Kyle Groene, who was 5-1 with a 3.10 ERA and had 22 strikeouts in 29.1 innings.

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The No. 3 Spartans dispatched No. 5 Wyoming 87 in the Division II sectional semifinals May 12 to improve to 10-9 overall. They advance to face No. 2 Clermont Northeastern in the sectional final May 19. Senior Brian Bien leads the Spartans in average (.444) and OBP (.549), while Nathan Sketch and Jake Ungerbuehler are hitting .385 and .362, respectively. Also contributing are Nathan Frock (.319), Nathan Brinkman (.313) and Zak Wagner (.294). Among Bacon’s top pitchers are Frock (31 Ks in 37.0 innings), Sketch (14 Ks in 13.2 innings), Jake Huber (2-0, 18 Ks in 14.2 innings) and Scott Alverson (18 Ks in 20.0 innings).

Cards show grit; Mohawks ousted

By Tony Meale

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It was a microcosm of the season. In its playoff-opener, the Colerain High School softball team fell behind No. 12 Mount Notre Dame 1-0 before coming back for a 31 win May 9. “That was all about perseverance,” Colerain head coach Susan Dayton said. “We started slow, but we came back and kept plugging away.” The same can be said for the Lady Cardinals’ season as a whole. A 5-0 loss to Lakota East April 30 dropped their record to 4-8. They then won seven of eight, with their only loss being a 3-0 setback May 7 at Lakota West – a team they had previously lost to 12-0 only eight days earlier. “I think the biggest thing is just being able to play,” Dayton said. “With the way the rain’s been this year, and given that I have a young team, part of it was just learning how to play at this level.” Senior Hannah Curtis continues to lead the team in average (.393), OBP (.485), runs (15) and steals (five). “I think she knows it’s her time, and she feels it’s her team – along with the other seniors,” Dayton said. “She really worked hard over the summer.” Freshman Ashlynn Roberts is hitting .365,

sophomore Katie Hoelmer is hitting .350 with a teamhigh 19 RBIs and senior Sydney Morris and freshman Sydney Beckelhymer are both hitting over .300. Dayton also credited seniors Emilie Glass and Ashly Haney, as well as sophomore Demia Ruff. Colerain was 11-9 (9-9) entering the sectional finals against Glen Este May 16 after deadline. If victorious, Colerain faces the winner of No. 4 Mason vs. No. 15 Sycamore in the district finals May 20.

McAuley

It was a tough decision, but it was one that McAuley head coach Karen Wiesman had to make. With a shot at a league title, the Mohawks started sophomore ace Jamie Ertel against Mercy May 10. The game was an epic, 11inning affair, and Ertel went the distance. “(A) league title was one of our goals, so we had to go for the win,” Wiesman said. “(That) was the best game we had played all year defensively. Jamie pitched great.” Unfortunately for the Mohawks, they lost 1-0 – and had to face No. 4 Mason in the Division I sectional semifinals the very next day. Ertel, who started despite soreness in her arm, kept McAuley in the game but was physically spent by the fourth inning. Wiesman made a pitching change, and Mason erupted for six

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Jamie Ertel (19), McAuley High School sophomore, pitches in the Mohawks’ game against Mason High School at Mason. After beating Princeton 20-1 in their first tournament game, the Mohawks fell short against the Lady Comets 15-7. runs in the fifth without registering an out. Ertel returned to action and finished out the game. McAuley, seeded sixth, lost 15-7. It was the most runs allowed in one game all season by McAuley, which entering that contest having yielded three runs or fewer in 17 of 20 games. “(It) was very unfortunate because we had the talent to go far this year,” Wiesman said. The Mohawks finish 166 overall and 6-3 in the Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League. Three of their losses were by one run. Sophomore Rachael Oakley led the team in average

(.517), OBP (.586) and steals (20), while sophomore Randi Kelsey (.357), senior Amanda Rapien (.345), sophomore Alli Cimino (.345) and senior Melissa Kolb (.305) all hit over .300. Sophomore hurler Jamie Ertel had a 1.12 ERA. “We have a great nucleus for next year,” said Wiesman. McAuley, meanwhile, must say good-bye to several seniors who have given much to the program, particularly Melissa Kolb, a four-year starter, and Sara Zech, a three-year starter. Others seniors include Rapien, Erin Hoskins and Sarah Maraan.

Mt. Healthy

The Lady Owls, seeded ninth, fell 13-1 to No. 5 Ross in the Division II sectional semifinals May 12. Mt. Healthy started 3-4 before losing 12 straight to end the season. Among the top players for the Lady Owls were junior Emily Bass and senior Desha Jackson.

Northwest

The Lady Knights, which lost four of six entering the playoffs, couldn’t turn things around in the tournament. Seeded 11th, Northwest fell 4-1 in extra innings to No. 15 Sycamore in the sectional semifinals May 11. The Knights started the season 6-2 and 8-4 and played four members of the

GGCL – St. Ursula, Seton, McAuley and Mother of Mercy – remarkably close. But Northwest, which entered May with a 9-5 record, lost three games in three days (two to Edgewood, one to Ross) by a combined score of 34-3. The Lady Knights bested Winton Woods 10-2 May 10 before bowing out to Sycamore the next day. Senior Lindsay Robertson led the FAVC-West in average (.456) and home runs (four) and was fourth in RBIs (24). She also led the team in doubles (five) and steals (15). Senior Monique Ntumba hit .414, freshman Lindsey Gehlenborg hit .364 and senior Ashley Moore hit .321, while senior Bethany Shepherd came in at .295. Shepherd also led Northwest on the mound, compiling a 9-7 record with a 2.79 ERA and three shutouts. Northwest (11-9, 9-5) finishes with its first winning season since 2008.

Roger Bacon

The Lady Spartans, seeded ninth, fell 15-1 to No. 2 Deer Park in a five-inning game during Division III sectional action May 9. Roger Bacon, which ended the season with a 120 loss to Fenwick May 10 and a 16-6 win at Alter May 11, finishes 2-18 (2-8). Junior Raven Walker and senior Sierra Roundtree were the Lady Spartans’ top players this year.

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SIDELINES Tower Titans football camp

The Tower Titans Junior High Football Program is looking for prospective football players for the upcoming 2011 season. Two camps for the ABCs of Football will be Sunday, May 22, and Sunday, June 12. Each camp will last from 3-4:30 p.m. Players should meet in the in the parking lot behind La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road in Monfort Heights, near the entrance to the stadium. Registration for participating on the team for the upcoming season will be conducted prior to the beginning of each camp for all prospective players. The Tower Titans is comprised of seventh- and eighth-grade students who are not in a position to play football because they either: Attend schools that do not offer this sport, are home schooled or are over the weight limit for their schools' respective leagues.

Practices and home games are at LaSalle High School. The team will compete in the Southwest Ohio Catholic Conference (SWOCC) in which they were undefeated and league champions last year. This is the ninth year that the program has been offered for young men. Contact coach John Bosse at 741-2368.

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The Roger Bacon Underwater Hockey Team will conduct its annual underwater hockey summer camp for fifththrough eighth-grade students from Monday, June 13, to Friday, June 17. The camp will run daily from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Xavier University in the O'Connor Sports Center pool. The cost is $50, and checks should be made payable to Roger Bacon High School. Any interested students or their parents may e-mail underwaterhockey@rogerbacon.org for more information and a camp registration form.

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• In baseball, St. Xavier beat Carroll 5-2, May 9. St. X’s Conor Hundley and Michael Hedgebeth were both 2-3. On May 10, St. Xavier beat Moeller 3-1. St. X’s Matt Wilson was 2-3 with a double and a run. On May 12, St. Xavier beat Mount Healthy 11-0 in five innings, in Division I Sectionals, advancing them to play Turpin on May 19. Wilson was 2-2 with a homerun and four RBI. • In boys lacrosse on May 10, St. Xavier beat Mason 1610. St. X’s Buczek scored eight goals, and Bussart made 14 saves. • In boys volleyball, Moeller beat St. Xavier 24-26, 25-15, 25-21, 25-17, May 10.

man won the 110 meter hurdles in 15.39 seconds; Coleman won the 300 meter hurdles in 39.36 seconds; the relay team was second in the 8x800 meter at 8 minutes, 55.70 seconds; La Salle took first in the 4x1600 meter in 19.42 seconds; first in the 800 medley in 1 minute, 40.34 seconds; and the 1600 medley in 3 minutes, 31.96 seconds; La Salle won the DMR in 10 minute, 57.58 seconds; Jake McNamara won the 3200 meter run in 10 minutes, 25.20 seconds; Linden Ayoki won the shot put at 46 feet; Ayoki won the discus at 156 feet, 10 inches, and Jesse Back took second at 143 feet, 2 inches; Andrew Silber won the pole vault at 14 feet, and Tyler Vidourek took second at 13 feet, 6 inches.

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• The track team finished first with a score of 151 in the Don Mitchell Roosevelt Memorial Track Invitational, May 7. La Salle’s Ethan Bokeno won the 800 meter in 1 minute, 55.65 seconds, and Hytchye was second at 1 minute, 57.60 seconds; Travis Hawes won the 1600 meter in 4 minutes, 25.35 seconds, and Kluesener placed second at 4 minutes, 31.11 seconds; Tim Bell placed third in the high jump with a 5 foot, 10 inch leap, and placed third in the long jump at 20 feet, 9 inches, while Rodriguez Coleman placed fourth at 20 feet, 7 inches; Cole-

• In boys tennis, Northwest beat Roger Bacon 5-0, May 9. Northwest’s Taylor Aho beat Hopes 6-0, 6-0; Nhat Quang Tran beat Mayer 6-0, 6-0; Alex Klei beat Tyler 6-1, 6-1; Jake Kellerman and Khan Nguyen beat Steele and Richards 6-1, 6-2; Tanner Agin and Lars Rohde beat Schaffer and Browne 6-0, 6-0.

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• The McAuley softball team beat Princeton 20-1 in five innings in Division I Sectionals, May 9. McAuley’s Melissa Kolb was 2-3 with a double and four RBI. On May 11, McAuley lost 15-7 to Mason in sectionals. McAuley’s Alli Cimino scored a homerun. On May 12, McAuley beat Seton 9-8. Cimino was 2-3 with a homerun and three RBI for McAuley. • In girls lacrosse, McAuley beat Milford 14-13 in overtime, May 10. McAuley’s Megan Kaake scored six goals, and Liz Ceddia made 14 saves. On May 11, McAuley beat Wyoming 13-8. Kaake scored six goals for McAuley, and Ceddia made 12 saves.

Pitcher of the year

Northern Kentucky University’s Dave Middendorf was recently selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year. Middendorf, a senior lefthander from La Salle High School in Cincinnati, leads the GLVC with 100 strikeouts and is 7-3 overall. He also owns a 1.87 earned run average, which is No. 3 in the GLVC. Middendorf has allowed just 19 earned runs in 14 appearances and has recorded eight complete games with one shutout. In conference play, he was 5-2 with a 1.66 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 65 innings pitched. Middendorf completed six of his eight starts and led the conference in innings pitched. He also ranked second in opposing batting average (.185).

Conference accolades

Mercy High School graduate Lauren Summe was recently voted first team All GLVC at first base for Division III softball at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. Summe was either first or second on her team in just about every hitting category, and finished third in the conference in home runs. She led the team and was eighth in the conference batting .379 on the season, scoring 28 runs, and collecting 26 RBI. Summe hit in every game and went 9-14 at bat with 12 RBI and nine runs in a 10game stretch this season.

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At age 58, Carol had a stroke that left her unable to walk and with limited mobility on her left side. She lived at a nursing home for four years, but finally got an apartment and enrolled in PASSPORT, Ohio’s in-home care program for low-income, disabled seniors. As Carol put it, “I got my life back. I expect I’d be in the nursing home more years without (PASSPORT).” Carol’s PASSPORT services – housekeeping help, Meals on Wheels, and an emergency response device – cost about $10,000 a year. That amount would cover only about two months in a nursing home. Even if you add in the cost of Carol’s rent-subsidized apartment (she

can no longer work), moving Carol from a nursing home to in-home care, gives a break to Ohio taxpayers. As Gov. Kasich said in Suzanne his state of the Burke state speech, know what Community “You will happen if Press guest (mom and dad) columnist can stay at home and get help? They’re going to be happier and more comfortable and taxpayers will save a bundle of money. “ In short, PASSPORT is both compassionate and cost effective. It is, in fact, the least expensive of

Home foreclosure increase brings out scam artists Foreclosure remains a risk for many Hamilton County homeowners, especially in light of ongoing unemployment, increasing consumer prices, and falling home values. Because of the stress and potential embarrassment of dealing with their financial problems, some become vulneraElizabeth ble to mortgage Brown rescue scams that appear to Community offer solutions, Press guest but are actually columnist rip-offs. As part of our outreach services, Housing Opportunities Made Equal provides free one-on-one consultations as well as free educational sessions to community organizations in an effort to counteract this misinformation. Bill Hanks, HOME foreclosure prevention counselor, has seen far too many scam victims. As an example, he cited a recent client who thought he had hired an attorney to help him restructure his loan for a lower monthly payment. Indeed the agency title had “attorney” in its name. Its representatives sent him official looking documents and required a $3,000 fee to secure their services. He followed their instructions and paid the $3,000. Soon thereafter, the man was served with a foreclosure notice. He wondered what had gone wrong and began trying to contact the firm. It was nowhere to be found. “Sadly, that’s the standard pattern,” Bill said. Because of the proliferation of such scams, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development recently released an alert about six indications of a loan modification scammer: • Upfront fees – Advisers who seek fees in advance to negotiate with your lender usually just take your money, disappear and do little or nothing to help save your home. • Bogus guarantees – Legitimate counselors will try their very best to help you, but no counselor has the power to modify your loan or stop the foreclosure. • Redirected payments –

About letters & columns

We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Northwest Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Friday E-mail: northwestpress@ communitypress.com Fax: 853-6220 U.S. mail: See box below Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Northwest Press may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. Make your mortgage payments only to your lender. Scammers say to pay them instead, taking your money and putting you further behind. • Misleading documents – If you’re pushed to sign something without reading it or understanding it, stop. You could be giving away your home. • TMI (Too Much Information) – Share financial information only with your lender or a local nonprofit counseling agency – never over the phone or online. • “Government” Tag – Be cautious with anyone claiming to act on behalf of the government. Odds are, they’re bogus. If you or someone you know is facing financial hardship and needs immediate advice about mortgage options, call Bill Hanks, foreclosure counselor, at 513721-4663, ext. 3111. Churches, PTAs, civic groups, employee associations and similar organizations that would like to arrange a speaker to address fair lending, foreclosure prevention or mortgage rescue scams is invited to contact Myra Calder, consumer education specialist, at 513-7214663, ext. 3105, or myra.calder@homecincy.org. Elizabeth Brown is the executive director for Housing Opportunities Made Equal, a private, non-profit agency that serves as the traditional fair housing agency for Greater Cincinnati. Its mission is to eliminate illegal housing discrimination and promote stable integrated communities.

Ohio’s Medicaid options for longterm care, costing the public about $1,100 a month per person, compared with $4,200 a month for nursing homes. Yet, for all its compassion, costeffectiveness, and common sense, PASSPORT has been on a political roller coaster for 30 years. It’s been up and down – sometimes open, sometimes blocked by a waiting list – depending on the state budget and the power of the nursing home lobby. Gradually though, it has inched forward. When PASSPORT began in the 1990s, 90 percent of Ohio seniors who needed Medicaid long-term care were in nursing homes. Today, that has dropped to 58 percent, with the remaining 42 percent receiving their care in home

and community settings. Of course, we need nursing homes. Many people can do as well or even better with help in their own homes, at about onethird the cost. In the area we serve (Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties) nearly 3,000 seniors are able to remain in their homes with PASSPORT. Today, PASSPORT is once again in a budget struggle. The state budget calls for increasing PASSPORT enrollment by 15 percent over the next two years – an increase to nearly 37,000 people statewide. That is wonderful news. Here’s the downside. The budget also calls for cutting PASSPORT funding by 15 percent over the same two-year period. Yes, we can

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Grief and wellness

May is Family Wellness Month – a time to reflect on the ways we keep our loved ones healthy from the inside out. In our many roles as parents, friends, spouses, and children, we strive to protect the well-being of those closest to us. When a family member passes away, the range of feelings we experience can take its toll on our physical and emotional health. From shock and sadness to anger and frustration, waves of intense

emotions can lead to symptoms like headaches, chest pains, fatigue and insomnia. Children also respond to grief with a wide range of behaviors like temper tantrums, loss of appetite and nightmares. No matter what age, every member of the family moves through grief in a unique way, so it’s important that all responses are acknowledged and respected. Consider group activities like creating a memory box, cooking

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What do you think of the way the administration has handled the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden, including the conflicting stories about the mission, and the decision not to release photos?

not tell Pakistan about the raid due to trust issues. He had been hiding out in that country which did nothing about it. I am glad Nancy Pelosi was not involved as she would have disapproved of his death let alone any water boarding. Go Figure!” T.D.T.

“I think the administration did just fine in the pursuit and elimination of Bin Laden. The conflicting renditions have a little to do with who is telling the story and who is taking credit. I have no desire to see any pictures and feel showing them does not serve any purpose. I also agree they could

“This administration handled the removal of Osama Bin Laden properly. He is gone and we need not gloat over it...just be thankful that Al Al-Qaida is somewhat less of a threat. Displaying photos has no merit.” A.T.

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the person’s favorite meal, going on a family outing, or releasing balloons in a ceremony. Remember the good times you shared by telling stories and allow yourself to laugh as you create new memories that day. Learning ways to cope as a family will help you grow together, heal together, honor your loved one and protect your health in the process. Mike Strick Bereavement Coordinator Crossroads Hospice

Next questions What do you remember of your high school graduation? Should the U.S. continue to give tax breaks to oil companies? Why or why not? Every week The Northwest Press asks readers a questions that they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answers to northwestpress@communitypress.com with “chatroom” in the subject line. “I do not believe the Government has to explain the details to us, perhaps this is our biggest problem, the general public is told way too much, and who needs the pictures, he is dead, we do not need to see the photos as proof.” J.R

Why burning the Qur’an is wrong As the world reels in the shock waves of a public Qur'an burning hosted by a Florida pastor, one might wonder what Christianity at its core actually teaches on this issue. We never see examples in Scripture of Jesus or His followers using violence or force to spread the gospel. Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world; if it was, then His servants would fight, a biblical fact that was ignored to horrific result in the Crusades of the Middles Ages. The only place we read about book-burning in the Bible is the account of the Ephesians burning their books of magic arts. It was their own decision, the books belonged to them, and they did it to signify disassociation from an old way of life. In the current situation, if these people have no Muslim background, what good can it do them or anyone else to demonstrate their separatism from Islam? Those who forcibly burn others' books are generally connected with unarguably evil totalitarian regimes. The Golden Rule rules it out. Jesus taught us to treat others how

we want to be treated. We as Christians would certainly not want our Bibles burned. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and do Stephanie good to those Spicer who treat us badly. We were Community treated badly on Press guest 9/11. columnist We are currently at war in two Muslim nations. These who are our enemies politically, our God commands us to love personally. If we ever wish our faith to be taken seriously by Muslims, we must reach out to them with the love of Christ, not pull away from them in fearful and ignorant hatred. The Preacher of Ecclesiastes taught that we should avoid extremes. Unfortunately, some sectors of the Western church react to the near universal apathy of the rest through extremes of behavior. A secular article I recently read described a well-known

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become more efficient, but we cannot serve 15 percent more people with 15 percent less funding. Without adequate funding, services could be in jeopardy and leave many frail elderly no choice but to go to nursing homes. That’s sad for them and their families and costly for taxpayers. But it’s not too late to restore full support for PASSPORT so Ohio can achieve its goal of keeping more seniors in their homes. You can help. Go to www.faircareohio.org and click on Take Action, where you can quickly send an email to your state legislators. Take action for compassion, costeffectiveness and common sense. Suzanne Burke is CEO, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. She lives in Wyoming.

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evangelistic tool as a “powerful lesson in how some twisted individuals use faith to promote hatred in the world." Contrast this with the biblical allegories of shining as lights in the world and spreading the fragrant aroma of the knowledge of Christ. The Bible, and not all the corruption of a church which has so far departed from its teachings, is true, indeed fundamental, Christianity. I disagree with the teachings of the Qur'an. It is my inalienable right as a human being to do so, as it is the inalienable right of every Muslim to disagree with me. However, neither side has the right to use violence as a means of persuading the other. Finally, from a non-religious perspective, this action is highly provocative and has put our entire nation and expatriate community at risk. I can confidently assert that most Muslims are peaceful and non-violent people, but granted the current political climate, should we really be surprised if it sparks violence? Stephanie Spicer is a resident of Green Township.

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Colerain Township resident Alicia Bourbeau and her son Ethan dance at the Mom Prom night out.

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Jake Jone, 9, sits and eats with his balloon hat on next to his mother Jenny Jone at the Colerain Township Mom Prom at the Colerain Township Senior and Community Center.

The inaugural Colerain Township Mom Prom brought moms and sons to the Colerain Township Senior and Community Center to dance, eat and play games, There was a DJ to provide dance music and a photographer to take a prom photo.

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Robin Czarnecki and her son Logan, 7, of Colerain Township dance the night away at the Mom Prom night out.

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Tiffanie Pierce and her son Clay share a slow dance and a little conversation at the Colerain Township Mom Prom.

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Jayden Potts, 7, shows some fancy footwork as he steps out with his mom, Naomi Madaris at the Mom Prom.

Sonya Smith and her son Craig, 4, are on the dance floor at the Colerain Township Mom Prom.

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Nancy Carpenter and her son James Cunningham, 5, pose for a photo to commemorate their Mom Prom night out. ERNEST COLEMAN/STAFF

Mothers from around Colerain Township had a special night out with their boys at the Mom Prom.

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AJ Gregory,10, dances with his mother Crystal Gregory.

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May 18, 2011

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, M A Y 1 9

CIVIC Hamilton County Park District Board of Park Commissioners Meeting, 1 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. DANCE CLASSES

Line Dance Class, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road, Dancing with Jerry and Kathy Helt, instructors. Wear smoothsoled shoes. No partner dances and no prior dance experience required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 321-6776. Springfield Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Farm Market of College Hill, 3-6:30 p.m., College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Parking Lot. Includes vendors of garden ornaments, mulch and plants. Local produce and home-produced food. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 5420007; www.collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill.

LITERARY - STORY TIMES

Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

NATURE

Greater Cincinnati Storytelling Guild, 7:30 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Family-themed stories. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township.

FARMERS MARKET

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market, 3-7:30 p.m., Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Locally produced food items. Free. Presented by Lettuce Eat Well. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Kelly Routt, 8-11 p.m., J. Gumbo’s White Oak, 6032 Cheviot Road, Free. 385-1995. White Oak. Bob Cushing, 4-6 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, 3737 Stonecreek Blvd., 923-9464; www.thelube.com. Colerain Township.

NATURE

Fantastic Farm Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parky’s Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Hands-on educational activities and live demonstrations for children. Includes goat milking, sheep shearing, vegetable planting and more. Buckeye United Fly Fishers will teach fly fishing. Pony and wagon rides available for a small fee. Free, vehicle permit required. Large groups call 521-3276, ext. 100, in advance. 521-3276. Springfield Twp. Campfire Fun, 7 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Ellenwood Nature Barn. Live animal program and campfire activities. Visitors welcome to bring dinner and roasting sticks to cook beginning at 6 p.m. Free; vehicle permit required. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Twp.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Walks are led by Park District volunteers. Walkers may choose the days they want to walk. For Ages 50 and up. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 728-3551, ext. 406; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Walks led by Park District volunteers. Walkers may choose what days to participate. Ages 50 and up. Free; vehicle permit required.728-3551, ext. 406; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township. Glow Disc Golf, 9-10:30 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by May 18. Bring your own disc or Frisbee or rent one. $5, $5 to rent Frisbee; vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Twp.

F R I D A Y, M A Y 2 0

EDUCATION

The Four Noble Truths Class Series, 7-8 p.m., Gaden Samdrup Ling Buddhist Monastery and Cultural Center, 3046 Pavlova Drive, Information on fundamental point of Buddhist philosophy. 385-7116. Colerain Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Hatha Yoga for Seniors, 9-10 a.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Ages 55 and up. Experience benefits of yoga with stretching, breathing and relaxing techniques. Bring mat or purchase one for $10. $40 for 10 classes, $25 for 6 classes; $5 per class. 7418802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

BENEFITS

Serenity Golf Outing and Dinner, Noon, Pebble Creek Golf Course, 9799 Prechtel Road, Registration required by May 6. Lunch followed by shotgun start, dinner, awards and prizes. Benefits Serenity Consultants Inc. $125, $50 for dinner only. Presented by Serenity Consultants Inc. 417-8651; www.serenityconsultants.org. Colerain Township.

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road, Includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and tree and shrub prunings. Hamilton County residents only. Commercial businesses and landscapers not eligible to participate in this program. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road, Includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, garden waste, tree trunks and tree and shrub prunings. Hamilton County residents only. Commercial businesses and landscapers not eligible to participate in this program. Free. Presented by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.

SINGLES

Single Mingle Grill Out, 7-10 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Road, Founders’ Hall. Hamburgers, hot dogs and set-up provided. Bring appetizer, side dish or dessert and drinks. Ages 21 and up. $3. Reservations required. 931-0243; www.northminsterchurch.net. Finneytown. S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 2 1

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Educational Woodturning Series, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Road, Trent Bosch, professional woodturner, demonstrates techniques on medium to large scale to show how to sculpt wood through into one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Sponsored by ArtsWave. $15, $10 members. Presented by Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild. 315-0958. Finneytown. Beginning Stained Glass, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mary Jane Riggi Studio, North Bend Road, Learn the basics of building a Tiffany style panel using the copper foil method to complete a panel of your choosing. Learn types of glass, glass cutting techniques, grinding, foiling, soldering and framing a panel. Panel sizes will vary, with the average being 11 by 17 inches. $99; plus $135-$150 for materials and tool kit payable to instructor first class. Registration required. Presented by Communiversity at UC. 556-6932; www.uc.edu/ce/commu. Mount Airy.

PROVIDED.

The German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road, is open 1-5 p.m. Sundays. The museum is a two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The museum is run by the German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. For more information, call 598-5732 or visit www.gacl.org/museum.html.

NATURE

Catch a Tadpole, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, Free, vehicle permit required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

NATURE

Catch a Tadpole, 10 a.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Explore several vernal pools and look for different species of tadpoles. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

RECREATION

SENIOR CITIZENS

Senior Zumba Gold Classes, 9-10 a.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Total body workout for active older adult featuring Latin dance movements. Help improve strength and flexibility. Ages 55 and up. $30 for 10 classes; $5 each. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township. Contract Bridge for Beginners, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Hader Room. With accomplished bridge player and instructor, Joe Conway. Learn seven phases of game, concentrating largely on bidding and playing. Detailed bridge manuals supplied to each student at first class and will be referenced throughout series. Cost includes contract bridge manual and cards. For Ages 50 and older. $20 per series. Registration required. 853-4100; www.lec.org. College Hill.

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Outdoor Archery I, 4 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by May 19. Basics of shooting a compound bow plus target practice. Archers must be able to pull a minimum of 10 pounds draw weight. With certified archery instructor. Ages 8 and up. Adult must accompany ages 8-17. $15; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Creating Your Journey for the Second Half of Life, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Develop personal travel plan for second half of life that covers everything from financial planning to downsizing, health and wisdom. Ages 40 and up. Free. Registration required. 9315777. Finneytown. S U N D A Y, M A Y 2 2

CIVIC

Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Kuliga Park, Free. 9467755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Green Township. Yardwaste Recycling Drop-off Program, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Free. 946-7755; www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. Colerain Township.

HISTORIC SITES

Germ0an Heritage Museum, 1-5 p.m., German Heritage Museum, 4790 West Fork Road, Two-story 1830 log house furnished with German immigrant memorabilia. Available by appointment. Free, donations accepted. Presented by German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati. 598-5732; www.gacl.org/museum.html. Green Township.

Outdoor Archery II, 4 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Registration required online by May 20. For those who have taken the Outdoor Archery program and want additional practice. Adult must remain with children ages 17 and under. $15; vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 5217275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. M O N D A Y, M A Y 2 3

EXERCISE CLASSES

Evening Adult Yoga Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Instructor Lynn Carroll leads stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises. Bring a mat or purchase one for $10. $25 for six classes, $5 each. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Rhythms-Group Drumming for Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, Feel the power of a drum beat during this music-making wellness class. No musical experience necessary. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Winton Woods, Free, vehicle permit required. 728-3551, ext. 406; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township. Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free; vehicle permit required. 7283551, ext. 406; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township. T U E S D A Y, M A Y 2 4

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KARAOKE

Karaoke, 9 p.m., Cruise Inn, 695 Northland Blvd., With DJ Big C. Free. Forest Park.

RECREATION

Walk Club, 8:30 a.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free; vehicle permit required. 7283551, ext. 406; www.greatparks.org. Colerain Township. Board Game Night, 6-10 p.m., Yottaquest, 7607 Hamilton Ave., Bring your own board games, other games also provided. Play games from all genres and eras. Free. 9231985; www.yottaquest.com. Mount Healthy.

SENIOR CITIZENS

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Cigars & Guitars, 6-9 p.m., Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant, 11069 Colerain Ave., Music, cigars and bocce ball. 385-9309; www.vinokletwines.com. Colerain Township.

RECREATION

Senior Zumba Gold Classes, 9-10 a.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, $30 for 10 classes; $5 each. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township. W E D N E S D A Y, M A Y 2 5

EDUCATION

Budget Meals Educational Classes, 6-9 p.m., North Central Branch Library, 11109 Hamilton Ave., Classes help people learn how to stretch grocery allowances, possibly saving 30 to 60 percent of grocery bills. Free. Registration required. Presented by Budget Meals. 614-505-6431; www.budget-meals.org. Colerain Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Nutrition for Your Well-Being, 10-11 a.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Mindy Krumdieck, registered dietitian, teaches how to make better food choices within your lifestyle. She uses sample menus to help guide and educate consumers on making healthy selections. $15. Registration required. 853-4100; www.lec.org. College Hill.

Mount Healthy Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. High School, 8101 Hamilton Ave., Cafeteria. Early bird starts 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo starts 7 p.m. Benefits Mount Healthy school athletics. $6-$26. 729-0131; www.mthcs.org. Mount Healthy.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Life Story Workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., Springfield Township Senior and Community Center, 9158 Winton Road. Write brief story at home and then read it in class for feedback. Family friendly. $85, $75 residents. Registration required.522-1154. Springfield Township.

SPORTS

Sports Physicals, 6-8 p.m., McAuley High School, 6000 Oakwood Ave., Open to all student-athletes in seventh through 12th grades. $20. Reservations required. 6811800, ext. 1152; www.mcauleyhs.net. College Hill.

CIVIC

College Hill Forum Meeting, 7-9 p.m., College Hill Recreation Center, 5545 Belmont Ave., Opportunity for residents to voice opinions and discuss community issues. Free. Presented by College Hill Forum. 352-4020. College Hill.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Wormburners, 8-10 a.m., The Mill Course, 1515 W. Sharon Road, Senior men golfers, ages 55 and up. Golf and picnics. New members welcome. $30. 923-3808; email kjortwein@fuse.net. Springfield Township.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Evening Adult Zumba Class, 7-8 p.m., Colerain Township Senior and Community Center, 4300 Springdale Road, $5. 741-8802; www.coleraintwp.org. Colerain Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

PROVIDED

Jazz and bluegrass come together on stage as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Del McCoury Band blend the sounds of Appalachia and New Orleans in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Aronoff Center. Tickets are $22.50, $32.50, $42.50 and $52.50. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Life Line Screenings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 1683, 3144 Blue Rock Road, Screenings for carotid artery blockage, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis along with various blood tests. $35-$60. Registration required. 800-324-1851; lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. White Oak.

THANKS TO PHILIP GROSHONG/CINCINNATI OPERA

The Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden present “Back to the Zoo,” a free, family-friendly concert at the zoo’s Wings of Wonder Theater, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Opera, memories from zoo days, and encounters with animals, will follow a reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at 6 p.m. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. Call 513-241-2742. Pictured are singers John Christopher Adams, Megan Dewald, Nathan Stark, and accompanist Carol Walker, joined onstage by a llama and its handler.

Life

May 18, 2011

Northwest Press

Can good people occasionally become angry at God? ple, in touch with their humanness, and to whom God was real, felt free to express their frustration to God. Praying such psalms can give us words we hesitate using on our own. Where else can we be totally human if not before the One who made us humans? We certainly can feel free to pray our anger, conflicts, and frustrations that question divine fairness until we’ve emptied them out and sent them echoing through the universe. Then, as Job did or as we often do in our human relationships, we begin to see things differently. We forgive original impressions, recant, see things anew and accept – until the next time. Being open with God is conducive to letting God be open with us. It permits us to shake our fist at God on one occasion and break into feelings of thankfulness on another.

praying or worshipping because they imagine God deliberately caused some painful incident in their lives. Anger is a human emotion. It’s as normal as contentment, loneliness, sexuality or satisfaction for a job well done. Anger arises from the perception (right or wrong) that someone has disrespected us. Are we allowed to shake our fist at God without fearing repercussions? Certainly. The Bible abounds with such examples. Some prophets became angry at God and said so. A prophet, the stature of Jeremiah, once rebuked God for mistreating him, “You duped me, O God, and I let myself be duped … I have become a laughingstock all day long. (Jeremiah 20:7) Many of the Old Testament psalms are known as Lament Psalms, prayers of complaint registered against God. They show that peo-

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Time to ‘stalk’ up on tasty rhubarb recipes 1 1⁄ 2 cups sliced strawberries

Our rhubarb has shot up overnight. In fact, some of it is starting to flower, so I went out to the garden this morning and cut as many stalks as I could. When we were kids, I didn’t like rhubarb at all. I guess it was the tanginess of it that made my mouth pucker. Interestingly enough, now I absolutely adore rhubarb. And it’s something that is at its best in season. Rhubarb is called “pie plant” because most folks make a rhubarb and strawberry pie with it. Rhubarb contains calcium and is good for our skeletal system. It contains anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties, as well

Preheat oven to 3 5 0 degrees. 2 Rita Combine ⁄3 Heikenfeld cup cake Rita s kitchen mix and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Add nuts and set aside. Put rest of cake mix in bowl, add eggs and sour cream and mix. Fold in rhubarb and berries. Spread into sprayed 9by-13 pan. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake 40 to 50 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Icing (optional) Stir in a couple tablespoons water into 1 cup confectioner’s sugar. If too thick, add a bit more water. Or put 1⁄2 cup cream cheese frosting (purchased) in the microwave for 15 seconds. Drizzle over cake. Serves 12 to 15.

Easy rhubarb berry coffeecake

1 package, 18 oz. approx., yellow cake mix, divided 2 ⁄3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 3 ⁄4 cup chopped walnuts 2 large eggs 8 oz. sour cream 11⁄2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb (substitute frozen if you want, thaw slightly and drain if necessary)

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The cauliflower and carrots roast alongside the spiced chicken.

Freshly cut stalks of rhubarb from Rita’s garden. 4 cups chopped rhubarb 2 cups strawberries, halved 1 ⁄2 cup each: sugar and orange juice Grated zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon (opt.) 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla Put in pan and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer, skim off any foam and cook until rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. Store in fridge. Makes about 4 cups.

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Tip from Rita’s kitchen: Only the stalks of rhubarb are edible, not the leaves.

Israeli spiced chicken with carrots, cauliflower

This has now become a family favorite. Once you try it, you’ll see why. The cauliflower and carrots roast beautifully alongside the chicken. Now if you want, you can use any kind of chicken pieces with skin and bone on.

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 nice head cauliflower, broken into florets 2 teaspoons each: ground coriander and cumin mixed together Olive oil 4-5 chicken thighs with skin left on and bones left in Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Lemon wedges Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Combine veggies and chicken pieces. Coat very lightly with olive oil. Then sprinkle on coriander and cumin, making sure all pieces are coated with the mixture. Spray a large, shallow roasting pan, big enough for everything to fit in single layer. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and roast

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Grant helps library digitize microfilm The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Special Grant to expand its successful digitization program. LSTA grants are funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency, and are awarded by the State Library of Ohio. The $24,000 grant will help pay for purchase of a Flexscan microform scanner. The remaining $49,850 will come from library gift funds. This equipment will allow the library to expand its digitizing capabilities to include microfilm and microfiche. The library currently owns 105,377 rolls of microfilm and 3,363,649 sheets of microfiche, much of which covers topics on local history and genealogical information such as service records of Ohio soldiers from the Civil War,

19th century maps, and area newspapers from the 1700s. Digitizing these materials will enable customers worldwide to conduct research online using these important collections that otherwise would only be available by physically coming to the Main Library during its open hours and accessing them on a microform reader. Digitized materials will be accessible and searchable from the Library's online catalog and OCLC World Cat, and therefore also through Google. “The Library is committed to providing the best possible Library service,” said the library's Executive Director Kim Fender. “Digitizing our extensive local history and genealogical materials that are now only accessible on microfilm and microfiche will allow many more users to utilize these exceptional resources.”

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Forest Park Fire Department celebrating 50 years By Rob Dowdy rdowdy@communitypress.com

FOREST PARK - It started as a volunteer fire department. This May, the Forest Park Fire Department will celebrate 50 years of serving the community. The department will welcome visitors to the fire station Sunday, May 22, for an open house, followed by a dinner at the Forest Park Senior Center. Retired fire chief Trish Brooks will be giving a brief presentation on the history of the department during dinner, and the Forest Park Historical Society will be

selling updated versions of “A Brief History of F o r e s t Park,” w h i c h d o c u Brooks ments the city’s history since the city formed in 1956. The open house will feature a bike safety program with free donated bike helmets for children. Brooks said firefighters will allow children to climb onto the fire trucks and go through a bike safety program as well as play games.

Evelyn Forney, who’s a member of the historical society and Forest Park Women’s Club, said the celebration will tell the story of the fire department’s early days and she hopes to reach out to former Forest Park firefighters so they can attend the event. “We’re very proud of our history,” Forney said. “We’ll try our best to find them.” Brooks, who worked her way up from volunteer to full-time firefighter to chief in her 28-year career, said there are numerous differences between the fire department that formed in 1961 and the one that

serves the community today. However, she said the biggest change is the “passion” and honor that comes with volunteering to do what can be a very dangerous job. “Not many people volunteer to lay their lives down for their community,” Brooks said. Allen Sanders, 73, is one of those residents who did volunteer to risk his life. He joined the volunteer fire department in 1969 and remained with the department until 1980. Sanders is helping organize the 50th anniversary and said he still misses

his days with the fire department. “From my point of view, I’m sad I can’t do it anymore,” Sanders said. The event is being planned by members of the Forest Park Historical Society, the fire department, the city, the Forest Park Women’s Club and community members. The Forest Park Fire Department was formed in 1961 as a volunteer department. It became a full-time fire department with no volunteers in 1992. For more about your community, visit www. cincinnati.com/forestpark.

What’s going on?

The Forest Park Fire Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 2 p.m.6 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the fire station, 1201 Kemper Road, with a fire department open house. The festivities continue from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. with a special dinner at the Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Road. The open house is free to the public. Reservations are required for the dinner, which costs $10. For more information on the anniversary celebration, contact the Forest Park municipal building at 5955200.

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Air Force Airman Marquas E. Dunklin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included Dunklin training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Dunklin is the son of Clarence Dunklin, and Mary Dunklin, he graduated in 2010 from Mount Healthy High School.

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Army Reserve Pvt. Ryan J. Geiser has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Geiser is the son of Dale and Brenda Geiser, he graduated in 2010 from Colerain High School.

Kreimer

Navy Seaman Apprentice Christopher M. Kreimer, son of Lawrence J. Kreimer, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Kreimer received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle. Training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Kreimer is a 2009 graduate of La Salle High School.

THE RECORD

POLICE REPORTS

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5 Arrests/citations

Victor Gamble, born 1992, possession of drugs, May 3. Edward Denson, born 1966, domestic violence, 2671 W. North Bend Road, May 4. Christian Frederick, born 1986, obstructing official business, 5501 Colerain Ave., May 5. Maurice T. Searcey, born 1990, obstructing official business, 5571 Colerain Ave., May 5. Darnell J. Howard, born 1977, theft $300 to $5000, 5371 Bahama Terrace, May 7. James Ronald Anderson, born 1963, burglary, violation of a temporary protection order, 5322 Eastknoll Court, May 7. Larry Saylor, born 1952, public indecency-exposure, 5085 Colerain Ave., May 7. Robert H. Stahl, born 1954, misdemeanor drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, public indecency-sex act, 5085 Colerain Ave., May 7.

Incidents/reports Aggravated robbery 2516 Kipling Ave., May 4.

Assault

5600 Kirby Ave., May 4. 5032 Colerain Ave., May 5.

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2665 W. North Bend Road, May 2. 5294 Ponderosa Drive, May 2. 5470 Bahama Terrace No. 2, May 2.

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Catalina Ash

Catalina C. Ash, 72, White Oak, died May 7. She was a doctor. Survived by children Eliza, Martin, Joseph (Laura) Ash; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Teresa Ash. Services were May 14 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. Memorials to: Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45206-2837.

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Wilbur J. Hartoin, 92, Green Township, died May 11. He owned Bill’s Battery. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Helen Hartoin; children Donna (Robert) Diers, Dennis (Lois), Richard (Karen), Ronald Hartoin (Patricia), Michael (Karen) Hartoin; grandchilren Tim (Brooke), Amy Diers, Becky (David) Harmon, Denise (Naveen) Reddy, Kelly (Jeff) Edmondson, Julie (Chris Wolf), Jennifer, Katie, Kevin, Brian (Danielle), Nicole, Kyle, Rob, Nathan, Marisa, Mikayla Hartoin; great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Drew, Abbey, Robby, Adam, Ashley, Sebastian, Gavin, Emmy, Isabel, Alex, Maddie; sister Vera Mae Miller; sister-in-law Dolores Hartoin. Preceded in death by parents Harry, Marie Hartoin, brothers Harold (Lois), Charlie, Raymond Hartoin. Services were May 17 ar St. Antoninus. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Elder

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David Huston

David Gregory Huston, Green Township, died May 7. Survived by wife Tina Huston; daughters Amanda, Christine Huston; grandchildren Mackenzie, Kylie Huston-Swain, Bailey Huston; siblings Charlotte, Ken (Peggy) Huston, Karen (Ken) Knauff; father-in-law Paul Belcher; sisters- and brothersin-law Missy (Brian) Byrd, Paul (Lisa) Belcher, Carl (Julie) Palmer; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents George, Arby Huston, grandchild Snickers Huston, mother-in-law Margaret Belcher, brother-in-law William Palmer. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Richard Martin

Richard Lyle Martin, 88, Green Township, died May 5. He was an attorney with Martin and Boehm, LPA. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survived by wife Gertrude Martin; sons William, Stephen (Linda) Martin; grandchildren Jaimie, Kyle Martin, Christina Martin (Bryan) Oehler; great-grandchild Ryker. Services were May 9 at St. Antoninus. Arrangements by B.J.

Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Evercare Hospice, 9050 Centre Pointe, Suite 400, West Chester, OH 45069 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549.

Clarence McClanahan

Clarence E. McClanahan, 90, died May 5. He was an Army veteran of World War II, an avid bowler and was president and director emeritus of the South New Jersy Bowling Association. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great- and great-greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son Thomas McClanahan, brother Louis McClanahan. Arrangements by Neidhard-Snow Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

James Musser

James E. Musser, 85, Green Township, died May 8. He owned Musser Barber Shop in Cheviot for 44 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and member of Cheviot Eagles Aerie 2197 and Harry S. JohnMusser son Masonic Lodge 641. Survived by wife Leona Musser; shildren James Musser, Jannie Kidwell; stepchildren James, Charlie Smith, Holly Scheyer; sister Irene Wallace; 21 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren. Services were May 13 at GumpHolt Funeral Home. Memorials to:

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, P.O. Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5202.

Andrew Schultz

Andrew P. Schultz, Green Township, died May 7. He was a tool and die maker for General Electric. Survived by wife Dorothy Schultz; children Ken (Linda), Rick (Mary Jo), David Schultz, Kathy (Daniel) Sexton; grandchildren Gina, Bill, Michelle, Rebecca, Craig, Jessica, Tim, Jackie, Carrie, Katlyn; greatgrandchildren Lauren, Jamie. Preceded in death by daughter Darlene Miller, grandson Keith Services were May 11 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice of Cincinnati or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Rutson Wood

Rutson L. Wood, 85, Springfield Township, died May 7. He was an engineer, working as a corrosion specialist with Cincinnati Gas & Electric. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Engineering Society of Cincinnati, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and National Association of Corrosion Engineers, an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau, a Junior Achievement advisor and Sunday School superintendent at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by wife Helen Wood; children Barbara (Neal) Hedegard, Pamela (David) Olivet, Raymond (Kim) Wood; grandchildren Stephen, Rachael Wood, Carl Hedegard; sisters Marilyn Barbe, Miriam Kreitner. Services were May 13 at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to Northminster Presbyterian Church.

Dee Woltering

Dolores “Dee” Hoffrogge Woltering, Green Township, died May 5. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband Robert Woltering; children Kimberly (Mark) Baltrusch, Lori (James) Adler, Robert (Trudy) Woltering; grandchildren Matthew Leist, Danielle, Kate Baltrusch, Stuart, Keith Adler, Spencer Woltering; siblings Donald (Helen) Hoffrogge, Judith (Jerry) Imsicke. Preceded in death by grandson Jason Leist, brother Edward (Jean) Hoffogge. Services were May 10 at St.

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POLICE REPORTS Robbery

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Mark Bailey, 22, 2680 Impala Drive, theft at 3711 Stonecreek , April 19. Lisa Bruce, 43, 3431 Ringwood St., furnish underage alcohol at 7625 Colerain Ave., April 16. Alex Frey, 19, 4680 Ferndale, theft at 8451 Colerain Ave., April 18. Bryant Hunts Berry, 32, 3013 Wheatfield Drive, furnish underage alcohol at 3210 Springdale, April 15. John Lambing, 18, 4457 N. Uslope Drive, theft at 5791 Day Rd, March 28. James Mcarthur, 32, 8816 Wuest Road, theft at 3900 Springdale , April 28. Sara Neumaier, 28, 8264 Sandy Lane, furnish underage alcohol at 8325 Colerain Ave., April 16. Robin Rotsart, 36, 1481 Kinney Ave.,

operating vehicle intoxicated at 275 , April 19. Wendy Vogel, 46, 9550 Woodstate, drug paraphernalia, drug abuse instruments at 9550 Woodstate, April 12. Juvenile male, 15, theft at 5791 Day Road, March 29.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Juvenile, 13, assault at 5400 Edalbert Drive, May 5. Juvenile, 12, assault at 5400 Edalbert Drive, May 6. Juvenile, 16, criminal mischief, obstructing official business and underage consumption at 6100 Cheviot Road, May 1. Randi Garrett, 19, 1234 Main St. Apt. B, criminal trespass at 3835 Race Road, May 7. Aaron L. Massey, 18, 4424 Harrison Ave. No. 2, disorderly conduct while intoxicated at 6537 Glenway Ave., May 1. Jennifer J. Adkins, 21, 220 N. Hill St., domestic violence at 6949 Harrison Ave., April 29. Juvenile, 15, domestic violence at 3175 Balsamridge Drive, April 30. Dionna R. Wallington, 25, 3402 North Bend Road No. 2, domestic violence at 3402 North Bend Road No. 2, May 6. Yvonne Carpenter, 51, 6747 Hill St., drug possession at 6714 Harrison Ave., April 30.

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Port-A-Potty owned by Rumpke was set on fire at Bridgetown Middle School at 3900 Race Road, April 29.

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Burglary

Home entered, but nothing found missing at 6542 Hearne Road No. 707, May 2. Bicycle stolen from home’s garage at 5181 Shepherd Creek Road, May 3. Home entered and ransacked, but nothing found missing at 5473 Michelle’s Oak Court, May 5.

Criminal damaging

Vehicle driven through home’s front yard at 3251 Tallahassee, April 29. Black paint poured on home’s driveway at 6076 Gaines Road, April 30. Graffiti spray-painted on wall at La Salle High School at 3091 North Bend Road, May 4. Playground set spray-painted with graffiti at Blue Rock Park at 3014 Blue Rock Road, May 1. Tail light broken on vehicle at 3271 Dickinson Road, May 6. Construction cone thrown through rear window on vehicle at 3570 Coral Gables, May 7.

Domestic dispute

Argument between spouses at Jessica’s Oak Court, Apr. 21. Argument between parent and child

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Counterfeit $100 bill passed at Toys R Us at 6251 Glenway Ave., May 4 Suspect cashed a cashier’s check without authorization at 5540 Cheviot Road, May 6.

Menacing

Suspect threatened to harm victim at 4373 Bridgetown Road, May 2.

Passing bad checks

Check written on account with insufficient funds passed at Benco LLC at 5410 Cherry Bend Drive, May 3.

Property damage

Vehicle driven into yard at 3591 Rackacres Drive, Apr. 24. Arrow shot through home’s window at 6422 Werk Road, Apr. 27.

Theft

Unknown amount of air fresheners stolen from Family Dollar at 5449 North Bend Road, Apr. 23. Money and a check stolen from home at 4612 Nathaniel Glen Drive, Apr. 23. Seven 18-packs of beer stolen from

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Two satellite radios stolen from garage at Hillview Golf Course at 6954 Wesselman Road, May 1.

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On the record

Northwest Press

May 18, 2011

POLICE REPORTS Laptop computer stolen from Diamond Oaks at 6375 Harrison Ave., Apr. 27. GPS, money and a necklace stolen from vehicle at 6705 Menz Lane, Apr. 27. Money stolen from vehicle at 6704 Menz Lane, Apr. 27. Earrings, ring and four bobbleheads stolen from home at 5604 Pattie Court, Apr. 28. Grill stolen from home at 5571 Woodhaven Drive, Apr. 28. Check stolen from home at 5572 Eula Ave., Apr. 28. Handgun stolen from home at 6554 Hearne Road No. 809, April 29. Purse and contents, money, radar detector, checkbook and cordless drill stolen from vehicle at 6550 Harrison Ave., April 29. Wallet and contents stolen from purse sitting in shopping cart at Home Depot at 6300 Glenway Ave., April 29. GPS stolen from vehicle at 5572 Bridgetown Road, April 30. Medicine and money stolen from home at 4312 Homelawn Ave., April 30. Yard statue stolen from home’s garden at 5578 Mayberry Drive, May 1. T-shirt and a costume jewelry ring stolen from Dillard’s at 6290 Glenway Ave., May 2. MP3 player and money stolen from vehicle at 5438 Cherry Bend Drive, May 3. MP3 player cord, cell phone charger and seven CDs stolen from vehicle at 3346 Markdale Court, May 3. GPS, miscellaneous tools and 10 communication radios stolen from vehicle at 3347 Markdale Court, May 3. MP3 player, cell phone and digital camera stolen from home at 4424 Harrison Ave., May 3. GPS and money stolen from vehicle at 6002 Parakeet Drive, May 3. A Metropolitan Sewer District water sampling box was broken into, and a ceramic heater, marine battery, battery charger, thermometer, plug adapter and transition box was stolen at Werk Road and Westbourne Drive, May 3. Cell phone stolen from desk at Diamond Oaks at 6375 Harrison Ave., May 4. Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 2832 Countrylake Drive, May 5. Nineteen electrical fixtures, 11 bathroom items, four closet shelves, 24 interior repairs, wet bar, kitchen countertops and sink, microwave, range and dishwasher stolen from home at 5405 Jamie’s Oak Court, May 5. Copper and brass fittings stolen from sprinkler system at 5751 Signal Point, May 5.

Vehicular vandalism

Rear window broken on vehicle when hit with a beer bottle at 3634 Centurion Drive, May 1.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

Arrests/citations

Cecil Evans, 20, 1357 Randomhill Drive, burglary at 1500 block of Meredith Drive, April 13. Andrew Braden, 28, 86 Illona Drive, telecommunications harassment at 10000 block of Trapp Lane, April 18. Jayni Walker, 22, 1916 Colerain Ave., criminal damaging at 1500 block of Meredith Drive, April 18. Norris Pass, 50, 7228 Reading Road, receiving stolen property, theft at 8400 block of Winton Road, April 18. Valencia Joiner, 23, 1660 Llanfair Ave., failure to comply at 1600 block of Hudepohl Lane, April 18. Two juveniles, disorderly conduct at 8101 Hamilton Ave., April 11. Lisa Turner, 30, 7332 Reading Road, drug paraphernalia, carrying concealed weapon at 8000 block of Colette Lane, April 15. Timothy Kilbane, 48, , domestic violence at 8400 block of Winton Road, April 12. Joseph Bradley, 27, 10749 Sprucehill Drive, drug possession, carrying concealed weapons, weapons under disability at 2300 block of Hidden Meadows Drive, April 14. Miguel Foster, 19, 10943 Maplehill Drive, carrying weapon in school zone at 8101 Hamilton Ave., April 13. David Mosley Jr., 27, 10028 Crusader Drive, obstructing official business at 1500 block of Pleasant Run Drive, April 12. Ricky Johnson, 38, 1751 John Gray Road, child endangering at 1751 John Gray Road, April 11. Juvenile, disorderly conduct, criminal damaging at 10900 block of Birchridge Drive, April 25. Donald Douglas, 23, drug paraphernalia at Hamilton Avenue & North Bend Road, April 26. Leslie Pfeiffer, 39, 1662 Newbrook Drive, drug possession at 1662 Newbrook Drive, April 27. Juvenile, felonious assault at 9800 block of Dargate Drive, April 27. Cherrod Darby, 21, 10763 Sprucehill Drive, theft at 10800 block of Hamilton Avenue, April 27. Michael Pfeiffer, 37, 1662 Newbrook Drive, drug possession at 1662 Newbrook Drive, April 27. Julius Bradley, 21, 10763 Sprucehill Drive, assault, theft at 1100 block of Compton Road, April 27. Anganeda Evans, 31, 2052 Sevenhills Drive, making false alarms at 2052 Sevenhills Drive, April 28. Marc Smith, 40, 2160 Sevenhills Drive, domestic violence at 2160 Sevenhills Drive, April 28. Vernon Smith, 36, 481 Brunswick Circle, assault at 9100 block of Winton Road, April 29. Juvenile, domestic violence, criminal damaging at 1400 block of

Assault

Meredith Drive, May 1. Juvenile, drug possession, obstructing official business, inducing panic at Newbrook Drive, May 9. Juvenile, theft at 8600 block of Brent Drive, May 9. Antwan Isome, 26, 4614 Whetsel Ave., murder, warrants at 8300 block of Cottonwood Drive, May 4. Terrance Arnold, 41, 2702 Queen City Ave., murder at 8300 block of Cottonwood Drive, May 5. Juvenile, disorderly conduct at 8101 Hamilton Ave., May 9. Anthony Miller, 19, 3642 Brook Ave., criminal trespassing at 1900 block of Bluehill Drive, May 7. Rodney Hayes, 19, 1532 North Bend Road, criminal trespassing at 1900 block of Bluehill Drive, May 7. Edward Hogan II, 35, 8228 Four Worlds Drive, murder at 8300 block of Cottonwood Drive, May 8. Rashawn Perdue, 20, 780 North Hill Lane, domestic violence at 780 North Hill Lane, May 8. Asa Freeman, 21, 11731 Hollingsworth Drive, improper handling of firearm in vehicle at Hamilton Avenue and Meredith Drive, May 6. Edward Walton, 36, domestic violence at 1900 block of Mistyhill Drive, May 8. Anthony Dawson, 32, 1959 Lothushill Drive, domestic violence at 1900 block of Mistyhill Drive, May 8. Morris Walker, 23, 3023 Brackenwoods Drive, weapons under disability at 2100 block of Roosevelt Avenue, May 4. Benjamin Clark, 29, theft, drug paraphernalia, possession of criminal tools at Compton Road, May 4. Mollie Clark, 29, drug paraphernalia at Compton Road, May 4. Michael Woods, 20, 2110 Adams Ridge Drive, domestic violence at 2110 Adams Ridge Drive, May 4. Christopher Trentman, 24, 726 Hawthorne Ave., obstructing official business at 11900 block of Deerhorn Drive, May 2. Juvenile, domestic violence at 8670 Monsanto Drive, May 3. James Wightman, 24, 9897 Bolingbrook Drive, drug possession at Hamilton Avenue, May 6. Juvenile, criminal trespassing at 1900 block of Bluehill Drive, May 7. Dameon Taylor, 26, 2455 Paris St., obstructing official business at Huffman Court, May 7. Patrick Murray, 32, 177 Caldwell Drive, domestic violence at 177 Caldwell Drive, May 8. Diane Weatherspoon, 51, 1579 Meredith Drive, disorderly conduct at 1579 Meredith Drive, May 8.

Woman reported being choked and hit at 8608 Neptune Drive, April 16. Woman reported being hit during argument at 2100 block of Galbraith Pointe Lane, May 1.

Breaking and entering

Man reported break-in to shed at 1522 Covered Bridge Drive, April 8.

Burglary

Man reported money, gun stolen at 1071 W. Galbraith Road, April 5. Woman reported jewelry, computer stolen at 9688 Kelso Court, April 13. Man reported TV, jewelry stolen at 1556 Meredith Drive, April 13. Woman reported TV stolen at 10877 Birchridge Drive, April 25. Man reported break-in, nothing taken at 10551 Mill Road, April 26. Woman reported TVs stolen at 269 Bonham Road, May 6.

Woman reported money, jewelry stolen at 1352 Forester Drive, April 25. 9007 Winton Road man reported dog, car battery stolen from vehicle at 1200 block of Section Road, April 26. Little Caesar's reported money stolen at 10834 Hamilton Ave., April 27. Woman reported jewelry stolen at 1813 Aspenhill Drive, April 27. Woman reported check stolen at 10229 Maria Drive, April 28. 3241 Vitmer Drive man reported vehicle stolen at 8600 block of Balboa Drive, April 28. Man reported credit cards stolen from vehicle at 1715 Forester Drive, April 29. Unauthorized use of vehicle, Man reported vehicle taken at 8406 Arundel Court, April 25.

Man reported yard trimmer stolen at 1905 Greenpine Drive, May 9. Sunoco reported receiving counterfeit check at 10960 Hamilton Ave., May 9. Finneytown Athletic Association reported $350 banner stolen at 7600 block of Winton Road, May 7. United Dairy Farmers reported $27 in merchandise stolen at 9167 Winton Road, May 8. Man reported money stolen at 299 Beechtree Drive, May 7. 78 Mulberry Drive woman reported purse stolen from vehicle at 2100 block of Garfield Avenue, May 4. Man reported credit cards, money stolen at 6320 Ridgefield Drive, May 3. Man reported computer stolen at 1243 Bellune Drive, May 2.

Michael Feinstein in Concert with Christine Ebersole

Criminal damaging

Woman reported window shot with BB gun at 9610 Fernbrook Drive, April 17. Woman reported siding damaged at 8868 Ebro Court, April 17. Indiana man reported vehicle damaged at 10700 block of Hamilton Avenue, April 15. Woman reported furniture damaged at 8244 Kingsmere Court, April 26. Woman reported vehicle damaged at 973 Huffman Court, April 28. Man reported vehicle damaged at 2032 Bluehill Drive, May 1.

Felonious assault

Fairfield man reported attacked at gunpoint at 2100 block of Roosevelt Avenue, April 30. Man reported landscaping damaged at 9415 Candy Lane, May 7. Woman reported vehicle damaged at 8664 Mockingbird Lane, May 2.

Enjoy an evening with Michael Feinstein at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts on

Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Identity theft

Broadway singer and actress Christine Ebersole will be performing with Michael this year.

Woman reported Social Security information used to obtain utility service at 1446 Biloxi Drive, April 7.

A post performance reception with Michael and Christine is included in your ticket price.

Theft

6765 Parkview Drive man reported money stolen at 6400 block of Winton Road, April 9. Springfield Township reported soccer equipment stolen at 320 Caldwell Drive, April 5. Man reported stereo equipment stolen at 1037 Thunderbird Lane, April 4. Man reported vehicle stolen at 8826 Neptune Drive, April 15. Springfield Township trustees reported picnic table stolen from Hillside Park at 320 Caldwell Drive, April 15. Man reported gun, jewelry stolen at 982 Springbrook Drive, April 13. BP reported money stolen at 1195 Compton Road, April 13. Woman reported vehicle stolen at 8757 Cabot Drive, April 25. Wyoming man reported tools stolen from vehicle at 20 Compton Road, April 25.

Incidents/reports Aggravated robbery

Woman reported money stolen at gunpoint at 8979 Desoto Drive, May 1.

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*Offer expires 5/31/11. Guaranteed bundle price is $89.99/mo. based on comparable bundles advertised by local providers on 2/15/11. With bundle order, submit 2011 bill from current provider showing lower price for comparable services and receive $50 in Restaurant.com gift certificates upon Cincinnati Bell verification. Limit one per household. **Offer expires 5/31/11. $89.99 includes three of the following services: DIRECTV CHOICE XTRA™, ZoomTown High-speed Internet, postpaid wireless service and home phone; and up to $46/mo. in credits ([$26 phone or online rebate], $10 bundle discount and $5 DIRECTV Bundle discount with online rebate and consent to email alerts) for 12 months after mail-in rebate. IF BY THE END OF PROMOTIONAL PRICE PERIOD(S) CUSTOMER DOES NOT CONTACT DIRECTV TO CHANGE SERVICE THEN ALL SERVICES WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUE AT THE THEN-PREVAILING RATES. Credit card required. New approved DIRECTV® customers only (lease required). $19.95 Handling and Delivery Fee may apply for DIRECTV. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation. Other restrictions apply. See store for details. Standard rates apply after the promotions end. ‡Wireless Contract Buyout offer expires 5/31/11 and requires 2-year contract. Termination Fee reimbursement provided via mail-in rebate and subject to $100/line, 5 line/$500 limit per account. Proof of fee required. Certain restrictions apply. Visit store for details. TV & Internet Contract Buyout offer expires 5/31/11. Cincinnati Bell will buy out your Time Warner Cable contract for the amount of the Early Termination Fee up to $100 after mail-in rebate. Contract Buyout requires new activation of DIRECTV service or Fioptics TV Standard or Plus Tier subscription and new or existing Cincinnati Bell home phone or Internet service. Contract Buyout will be applied as a bill credit onto Cincinnati Bell home phone account. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Shrek Forever After© 2011 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. DIRECTV service provided by DIRECTV. Fioptics offer available for new residential customers only and not available in all areas. DIRECTV®, the Cyclone Design logo and CHOICE XTRA™ are trademarks of DIRECTV®, Inc. Facebook is not sponsoring or endorsing Cincinnati Bell.