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The five months of dedication and hard work were worth it for a group of students at St. William School. Ten sixth- and seventh-graders at the Price Hill grade school saw their efforts come to fruition Saturday, Jan. 15, at the 14th annual First LEGO League competition at Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville. Dubbed the Silver Dragons, St. William’s LEGO team finished fifth out of 20 teams from around the region. It was the first time the school ever fielded a team and participated in the competition. “We did really well for a first-year team,” said sixth-grader Nick Helmers-Wegman. Fellow sixth-grader Liam Conway echoed those sentiments. “I thought for our first year, fifth place was amazing.” Coached by St. William science teacher Kelly Wenzel, her engineer husband, Rick, and Don Strunk, an engineer who is married to St. William’s librarian, the students built a working robot out of LEGO pieces and programmed it to perform a series of tasks related to medicine. Conway said the theme of this year’s competition was “Body Forward,” and the team also had to conduct research on a medical problem, find a solution to the problem and make a presentation about it to a panel of judges. Conway said he and his teammates chose to research blood diseases. In addition to looking into ways to treat blood problems, the Silver Dragons also organized a raffle and an out-ofuniform day at their school to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and an area 10-month-old girl who has Leukemia. The team also designed a website and provided information on how to donate blood to Hoxworth Blood Center. The students received the first place trophy for “Best Research” and were also awarded pins for “Gracious Professionalism.” Sixth-grader Ethan Winkler said they met every Friday afternoon and Saturday morning for five months to prepare for the competition. They even took a field trip to Ethicon EndoSurgery to see real medical robots at work, he said.

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St. William School sixth-graders, left to right, Alex Witte, Liam Conway and Ethan Winkler get their LEGO robot ready to complete a task. The students are members of the school’s LEGO team, which recently participated in its first ever competition and won fifth place out of 20 teams. Winkler said although each student had a specific duty, they all came together as one. Students assumed the roles of robot programmers, website designers, graphic artists, internet research specialists, public relations specialists and robot technicians. “I really enjoyed creating the website and doing the presentation for the judges,” said sixth-grader Tasha Truitt, the only girl member of the team. Sixth-grader Alex Witte said he had a lot of fun building the robot, even giving up his lunch bell and recess for two straight weeks to

program and perfect it with teammates Jonathon Abe and Brennan Hirth. “One-third of the competition points are based on how well your robot works. The other two-thirds of the points are based on your presentation and team spirit,” Witte said. “One of the announcers really liked the amount of spirit we showed, and she volunteered to be our mentor for next year.” The students said they are already starting to meet to discuss next year’s competition. “It was so much fun,” Conway said. “We’re definitely going to do it again next year.”

Bright ideas worth $40K in Price Hill By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

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Students at St. Aloysius on the Ohio are collecting shoes to aid those in need. Student council launched Soles for Souls last month. – FULL STORY, A3

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The deadline for submitting a proposal and being considered for a chance to win $40,000 is quickly approaching. Price Hill Will is accepting applications for The $40K Challenge: Funding Bright Ideas of Price Hill Neighbors. The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 15. Ken Smith, executive director of Price Hill Will, said the funding initiative is going well. “There are several groups putting applications together,” he said. The challenge is an innovative process in which $40,000 will be invested in East and West Price Hill, Smith said. The goal of the program is to engage and empower residents to create worthwhile community projects. “It’s a neat little program,” he said. The idea to offer the challenge $21.00

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is based on some work that was done in Chicago, where residents were invited to participate in a citizen-directed funding initiative, he said. “We had Smith some funds we’ve used for neighborhood improvement projects, and we thought it would be an interesting neighborhood engagement project,” he said. Last fall a committee of stewards representing various groups in the neighborhood met to plan the initiative and ensure the $40K Challenge resonates with residents, reaches a wide range of people and makes the greatest possible impact. Smith said the stewards reached out to the community to encourage a wide range of residents – especially those who have not been previously active in the $20.25

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neighborhood or larger community-building efforts – to participate in the challenge. Price Hill Will launched the $40K Challenge in December at a kick-off event in which residents came together to refine the themes created by the stewards, add to them and make funding proposals that will be voted on by the entire community. Smith said a follow up meeting took place Jan. 19, giving community members who are developing proposals a chance to work together once again, discuss their

project proposals and learn more about the application process. “There are several ideas we can move forward and see which one gets funded,” he said. “Once we have all the applications we’ll post them online in various locations as a next step.” He a large community meeting will be scheduled for sometime in March, at which time residents will present their proposals and the community will vote on which ones to implement. Smith said the challenge is a great opportunity for people to get involved and do something positive for the neighborhood. Price Hill Will did not place many restrictions on the proposals, but he said the projects should have a broad and sustainable long-term impact, empower citizens from the entire community and build on the assets of Price Hill. For more information about the challenge, visit www.pricehillwill.org.

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Schools face snow days dilemma hfallon@communitypress.com

While students might have enjoyed yet another snow day off school, they may not be so happy come spring. Area school officials say they are going to be forced to tack on additional school days or juggle scheduled off days if state legislators don't agree to extend calamity days from three to five. St. Aloysius on the Ohio, St. Dominic and Our Lady of Victory also have used four days. Ed Jung, St. Aloysius principal, said his students will be in class on Holy

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“We know there’s a long history of weatherrelated closures in Cincinnati. The extra days are simply insurance.”

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Thursday, April 21, to make up for the last snow day Jan. 21. "If need be, we have June 2 and 3, on the calendar for make up days,” Jung said. St. Dominic School Principal Bill Cavanaugh said he's hoping the state adds the two days. He said if not, his students likely will lose days from their spring break. Our Lady of Victory has not made any decision about making up snow days.

Seton High School also follows the Oak Hills district when determining delays or cancellations. Seton spokeswoman Erin Grady said the high school has called three snow days so far. She said Seton will wait to see if additional days are needed before scheduling any makeup days. “We are supportive of increasing the calamity days to five,” Grady said. Elder High School Principal Tom Otten said he would like to see a return to five calamity days as well, even though Elder still has all three of its calamity days intact and available. He said four extra instructional days were built into the calendar for the 2010-2011 school year, and so far Elder has had to cancel class four times. If nothing else cancels classes from this point on, Otten said Elder will end the

school year with 178 days of instruction plus three inservice days and two parent conference days. “We build extra days into our calendar because we believe we have an obligation to make an honest attempt to fulfill our end of the deal – to provide the 178 days of instruction required by Ohio,” he said. “We know there’s a long history of weather-related closures in Cincinnati. The extra days are simply insurance.” Cincinnati Public Schools have used all three calamity days so far. No makeup up days have been scheduled yet, but according to the policy Cincinnati Public has posted on its website the district may designate days during spring recess as needed, or weekdays immediately following the end of the school year as needed.

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Bible champions

St. William School’s sixth-grade Bible Bowl team recently won first place in the Super Bible Bowl hosted by St. Ignatius School. The team from St. William took home the championship after winning multiple matches against several area Catholic schools. The team members and coaches include, from left, Karol Fugazzi, Liam Conway, Alex Witte, John Stringfellow, Rev. Andrew Umberg, Nick Helmers-Wegman, Jack Jett, Becca Roa and Deacon George Bruce.

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Students launch soleful project By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

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students are amassing shoes on the stairs at the Sayler Park school to give to those in need.

A Soles for Souls project was launched after the holiday break by Student Council. “We’ve got a lot so far,” said eighth-grader and council president Michaela Smith. She said the student organization is always looking for projects to help others in the community and beyond. “We want to help people less fortunate than we are,” Smith said. Jeff Linneman, fellow eighth-grader and student council vice president, said they don’t know exactly where the shoes will end up, but he’s already donated several pairs of shoes from his closet. “The shoes will go where

the need is,” he said. The donations range from newborn sizes to adults and the students said donations will be taken through February. “We’ve had parents see the shoes lined up on the stairs and go home and bring in donations,” said Ed Jung, school principal. “This is a really active student council and we’re very proud of all they do for others.” Anyone wanting more information about making a donation can call the school at 941-7831.

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St. Aloysius on the Ohio Student Council officers arrange the shoes being donated to the Soles for Souls project. From the top is Joy Glacker, student council secretary; Jeff Linneman, vice president; and Michaela Smith, president.

Thomas Sander, 58, co-owned Ford dealer Gannett News Service Almost from the time he could drive Thomas Sander, co-owner of Woody Sander Ford in Spring Grove Village, chose a new Mustang as his take-home car. Now, in the wake of death, his family pictures him racing a Mustang through the gates of Heaven. “He loved those Mustangs, all the way back to the ’70s,” said his nephew Matt Sander, 41, of Delhi Township. “They were nearly always convertibles.” Mr. Sander, of Delhi Township, died Jan. 12 at age 58. Mr. Sander’s father, Woody Sander, started the dealership in 1962. When he died four years later, his wife Ruth Sander took over. Mr. Sander, then 14, found that washing cars took his mind off his father’s death. And he learned the business from the bottom up. Mr. Sander was the kind owner who if he sold you one car, you bought cars from him for life, his nephew said. Mr. Sander – who had an independent streak – bucked his family’s Elder High School legacy and went to St. Xavier High School. He was the school’s first “Bennie the Bomber” cheerleader, firing up fans before the teams came out of the locker room. Mr. Sander graduated high school in 1971, going on to take classes at Xavier University. Later he was reg-

ular at most home bask e t b a l l games. “Attending the game with Tom was like Sander spending time with The Godfather,” said his friend, Kenny Harmeyer. “(His) friends in the automotive industry would stop by his seat and ask about business and his family.” Mr. Sander and his wife Mary Jo Sander had a memorable first date. They found themselves holding hands at a friend’s party as they watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. The couple married in 1975 and had four children. As the kids got older, on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons Mr. Sander could be found cheering his kids on with “passionate cheers and wolf whistles” at their sporting events. He is survived by: his wife, Mary Jo, 58; children: Scott Sander, 32, of Bridgetown; Lauren Sander, 27, of Columbus; Craig Sander, 26, of Delhi Township; and Kevin Sander, 23, of Delhi Township; and grandson Lucas and the “traveling of the four horseman.” Also, brother William Sander, of Bridgetown; and sisters Jinny Sander, of New Richmond and Mary Beth Shannon, of West Price Hill. He is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Mullen.

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Seton High School students watch and learn how to use an ultrasound machine. From left are Lindsay Selby, sitting in green sweat shirt, Sydney Terry, at computer, Anna Nagle and Liz Smith.

Seton students learn about ultrasound

Seton science students got a firsthand look at how an ultrasound works. University of Cincinnati doctoral student and STEP fellow Anna Nagel brought the machine into class and

used it on a student’s hand. After explaining how an ultrasound works and showing the students how to use it, Nagel explained the career paths of hospital workers who regularly use

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Special class

Kindergarten and first-grade classes at St. Teresa of Avila School enjoyed a special treat during library classes on Halloween. Julie Shore, reading enrichment teacher and author of “Howard the Fish,” read her book to the classes. Shore also gave each student a copy of her book to take home.

an ultrasound. STEP is a program that brings science and technology students from the University of Cincinnati into high school classroom for practical teaching experience.

COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list

John Lucas was named to the fall semester dean’s list at LeesMcRae College. • Linda Clide was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Chatfield College. • The following students were named to the fall quarter dean’s list at the University of Cincinnati: Clayton Adams, Kaitlyn Adams, Allison Ahlers, Joseph Ahlrichs, Ahmed Ahmed Elhadi, Brandy Albers, Sean Allen, Kokeb Amare, Danielle Bailey, Nicholas Barnes, Kevin Baute, Elizabeth Baverman, Matthew Bengel, Theresa Bengel, Kathryn Berling, Kevin Berling, Jessica Berning, Bridgette Biggs, Laura Bigner, Mark Bill, Amy Billow, Maxwell Bischoff, Kaitlyn Bogenschutz, Matthew Book, John Boylson, Dane Brater, Matthew Breen, Meghan Brennan, Whitney Bruns, Krista Budde, Laura Burke, Benjamin Burns, Sarah Burns, Bryan Busse, Michael Cabral, Nicholas Capal, Elizabeth Capannari, Terra Cappel, Andrea Carnevale, Kati Carney, Keisa Carroll, Katelyn Carrothers, Keith Chafins, Spencer Chamberlain, David Clayton, Vanessa Clayton, Michael Cline, Meredith Cole, Vincent Cole, Wesley Cole, Mitchell Colvin, Adam Colwell, Meredith Cook, Gary Cornwall, Lauren Couch, Jonathan Craig, Olivia Danenhauer, Dawn Daulton, Lindsay Davidson, Patrick Ding, Allison Disanto, Stephan Dixon, Courtney Drahman, Alison Duebber, James Dugan, Ashley Duke, Andrew Dulle, Kaitlin Elliott, Shannon Ellis, Simone Epperson, Frank Espel, Maleah Eubanks, Zhou Fang, Christina Feist, Cagney Feldhaus, Amy Felix, Samuel Fisher, Kaitlin Fitz, Alice Flanders, Veronica Flowers, Jillian Floyd, Jamie Fox, Robert Frank, Joseph Frost, Grania Frueh, Isabella Frueh, Andrew Gable, Gina Galvin, Liesl Gardner, Virginia Gauntner, Emilie Geiler, Samuel Geroulis, Emily Gibbemeyer, Deanna Giffin, Gerald Gillespie, Noah Goertemiller, Charles Graham, Kristin Gramke, Eric Grimm, Krista Grinkemeyer, Rachel Grote, Mark Hageman, Samuel Hahn, George Hakim, Dominique HanebergDiggs, Rachael Hanlon, Alexander Haring, Michael Harmon, Melissa Harpenau, Jalisa Harris, Jamie Harris, Tonya Harrison, Joseph Hartfiel, Regina Hartfiel, Jacob Hartmann, Alyssa Hautman, Emily Hautman, Andrew Haws, Erin Hayden, Erica Heimbrock, Rachel Heinlein, Matthew Heitman, Elizabeth Hemme, Sarah Hensley, Cheryl Herzner, Emily Hill, Patrick Hirth, Raymond Hoendorf, Rebecca Holtman, Clark Horning, Samuel Huheey, Amanda Huschart, Jaclyn Hyde, Chantal Ivenso, Anna Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Valicia Johnson, Michael Johnston, Sarah Johnston, Katelyn Jones, Zachary Jones, Colleen Kane, Zachary Kane, Emily Keeton, Matthew Kennedy, Amy Kessler, Brandon Kiehl, Paula Kleinschmidt, Alex Klingenbeck, Michelle Kluesener, Mary Knight, Daveen Knue, Kurt Kolish, Jeffrey Kollmann, Melanie Laiveling, Bradley Lane, Cody Lasita, Kara Lawson, Jonathan Leanza, Rachel Lee, Timothy Lee, Lauren Lehan, Stephen Leisring, Andrew Lepper, Ross Leugers, Johnathan Lewin, Elias Lewis, Junyi Li, Kira Loertscher,

Bryan Lubbers, Emily Maly, Ellen Manegold, Thomas Mann, Benjamin Masters, Maria Mathews, Samantha Mattar, Keenen Maull, Amber Mayborg, Luke McAllister, Katherine McClanahan, Megan McDonald, Michael McGowan, Jesse Mcwhorter, Jiniffer Meagher, Alexander Mergard, Wesley Mergard, Erin Merz, Alexander Meyer, Chelsea Meyer, Daniel Meyer, James Miller, Jocelyn Miller, Marzieh Mirzamani, Steven Mittermeier, Kelly Moellinger, Maxwell Monk, Heather Montag, David Moya, Hannah Mueller, Michael Murphy, Patrick Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Joelle Murray-Lauck, Katlyn Neack, Stephanie Neiheisel, Robert Neville, Timothy Nguyen, Zachary Nieberding, Brett Niehauser, Adam Niemeyer, Michael Noel, Phillip Nowak, Adam O’Brien, Casey Oaks, Jessica Ober, Zachary Ohmer, Elyse Otten, Casey Pahner, Michelle Papathanas, Raymond Partin, Alexander Pellegrino, Monica Pepple, Courtney Perry, Jordan Perry, Raymond Person, Katherine Peter, Melissa Phelps, Kimberly Phillips, Tricia Piening, Chelsea Pille, Sara Piller, Lea Pirro, Brian Powell, Jule Quance, John Quinn, Ashley Quitter, Melissa Rapier, Andrew Re, Michael Rebennack, Emily Richardson, Jimmy Richey, Megan Rieger, Thomas Riggs, Matthew Robben, Richard Robinson, Alyssa Rodriguez, Jaclyn Roell, Anne Rohrkasse, Jenna Rolfes, Jennifer Ross, Ryan Ruffing, Tyler Runk, Carolyn Rydyznski, Sara Ryles, John Salter, Andrew Schaiper, Kelli Scharff, Sean Schatzman, David Schmutte, Carolyn Schoenfeld, Ellen Schoenfeld, Daniel Schroyer, Lauren Schuerman, Lindsey Schulz, Christine Schutte, Patrick Schwarz, Jeffrey Segbers, Sean Senske, Steven Sherritt, Robert Shields, Stephen Shore, Robin Short, Jessica Simpkins, Anastasia Smith, Emi Smith, Sarah Smith, Kelsey Smyth, Jacob Sommerkamp, David Sparks, Brittany Spencer, Bridget Spinney, Andrew Stacklin, Kelsey Stadtmiller, Joseph Stalf, Stephanie Stalf, Samantha Stallard, Gerald Stanley, Justin Stapleton, Athena Stefanou, Krysten Stein, Kara Streckfuss, Veronica Sunderman, Kristen Suter, Kayla Swift, Katherine Talbott, Rachel Talbott, Ryan Tenbrink, Mark Tepe, Noah Terry, Maryann Thomas, Amy Thompson, Nicole Thrasher, Trung Tran, Casey Tritt, Theresa Tschofen, Aungelique Tucker, Damian Tyree, Eric Van Benschoten, Heidi Van Benschoten, Jacob Veldhaus, Rebecca Ventre, Sayward Voll, Lacey Voss, Kevin Wagner, Nicholas Waldbillig, Samantha Washam, Grace Waters, Kevin Wauligman, Fallon Webb, Samantha Weber, Zachary Weber, Michael Wedig, Rebecca Weidner, Kaitlin Welch, Walter Welch, Kyle West, Michael Whelen, Kathryn Wickelhaus, Brian Wiechert, Justin Wilk, Casey Williams, Tiera Winston, Michael Winter, Edward Wittich, Kathryn Wittich, Branden Wittwer, Laura Woeste, Jenna Wolf, John Wright, Robert Wynn, Ryan Wynn, Jessica York and Andrew Zimmerman. • The following students were named to the fall dean’s list at Ohio University: Sarah Burkhart, Robert Doll, Erin English, Leah Fightmaster, Joseph Gattermeyer, Hayley Geiler, Rebecca Jackson, Emily Kelly, Katie Kemen, Christopher Kortekamp, Rebekah

Meiser, Krista Meyer, Benjamin Nutter, Jonathan Nutter, Samantha Proctor, Blair Scanlon, Christy Schaible, Kristen Smith, Joseph Tiemeier and Patrick Wright. • Julia Outcalt and Sean Teepen were named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Charleston.

Graduates

The following students graduated from the University of Cincinnati following the autmun quarter: Mark Bill, bachelor of science; Eric Boshears, bachelor of science; Gary Cornwall, bachelor of arts; Charles Davis, master of business administration; Patrick Ding, bachelor of arts; Amanda Franey, bachelor of arts; Michael Gerde, associate of arts; Emily Hanneken, bachelor of science; Tara Hill, associate of applied business; Rebecca Holtman, bachelor of business administration; Robert Howell, bachelor of business administration; Matthew Kock, bachelor of arts; Keith Koester, associate of applied science; Michael Kroeger, bachelor of science in nursing; Austin Lubbers, master of science; Andrea Metz, bachelor of business administration; Amber Moss, undergraduate certificate; Brian Patton, bachelor of business administration; Courtney Perry, bachelor of science in education; Brian Powell, bachelor of arts; John Quinn, bachelor of arts; Kurtis Remmel, master of science; Uknw Roberson, bachelor of business administration; Jillian Rose, bachelor of arts; Erin Roth, master of science; Matthew Schroeder, bachelor of fine arts; Christine Schutte, bachelor of arts in art history; Eric Scott, associate of science in information technology; Emi Smith, bachelor of arts; Katharine Spickard, bachelor of arts; Kristen Suter, associate of applied business; Jasmine Trammell, bachelor of arts; Stephanie Tucker, bachelor of science; Kelly Vogt, master of public health; and Erich Voss, master of arts.

Scholarships

Lee Maurer received a scholarship from the Machinery Dealers National Association Austin D. Lucas Scholarship Fund for the 2010-2011 school year. The fund distributes grants to employees of MDNA member firms. Selection of recipients is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and a series of essay questions. Maurer is the son of L. Gregory Maurer of West Price Hill, who works for the Mohawk Machinery Co. He attends the College of Mount St. Joseph.

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Helping out

Fourth-graders at St. Dominic School donated loose change and small bills to make Christmas happy for an 8year-old boy on the Parish Giving Tree. Pictured from left are Ian Martini, Zach Rizzo, Meredith Folzenlogen, Olivia Hensley, Timmy Zang and Jeffery Wolf.

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Mercy High School’s Mock Trial Team is, seated from left, Crissie Raines (Cheviot), Catherine Schultz (Harrison), Katherine Ruwe (Covedale), Halle Specht (Monfort Heights); standing, Elizabeth Bley (Cleves), Emily Diersing (Green Township), Mary Burger (Covedale) and Brianna McCrea (Green Township).

Mercy second in mock courtroom trial team

Mother of Mercy High School’s Mock Trial team finished second out of 30 teams at the third annual University of Cincinnati High School Mock Trial Invitational on Jan. 8. Teams from throughout the state competed. Mercy’s team went head to head with Nordonia (Macedonia) in the first round and Mason in the second round. They took

second to Reading who outscored them by just two points, 205-203. Mercy outscored five GCL teams – St. Xavier, Elder and St. Ursula, plus Oak Hills – the reigning champions. Once again, Mercy’s team went 4-0 and won all four trial awards: • Liz Bley (Cleves), Best Attorney and Best Witness • Mary Burger (Covedale), Best Attorney

• Crissie Raines (Cheviot), Best Witness Mercy now holds the distinction of being the only school to go 4-0 every year as well as the only all girls school to place in the top three every year. Mercy’s next mock trial match will be the district match on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the Hamilton County Courthouse at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Oak Hills’ Gourley achieves perfection – again

By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

In the moments after Oak Hills High School junior bowler Ben Gourley achieved perfection, his teammates all echoed a similar message of congratulations. “They all told me ‘Good job,’” Gourley said. “And then they all said they hated me.” Gourley’s teammates were joking, of course, but given the circumstances, a little good-natured ribbing was justified. After all, this was the third time Gourley had recorded a 300 game. One came in a sanctioned junior-varsity match as a freshman, one came in practice and the latest came Jan. 12 at Western Bowl against Mason. “I felt like it was going to be a good day,” said Gourley, who also boasts a sanctioned 299. “I saw a friend (senior teammate Zach Horstman) earlier that day, and he told me how well we were going to do. He kind of pumped me up early.” The adrenaline carried over to

the match, as Gourley bowled a 244 in the first game against Mason – one of his best totals of the season. Five throws into the second match, he was perfect, a quintet of pin-busters having whirled from his fingertips. “The first five are kind of a breeze; you don’t really think about it,” Gourley said. “But with the sixth frame, you’re halfway there. That’s when nerves start to kick in.” Gourley kept his composure through frames six and seven. Then came eight. “That was the one I threw pretty poorly,” Gourley said. “I thought I threw it too far inside.” Nope. The toss was true. The remaining frames passed accordingly, and Gourley joined Lakota West freshman Malik Grove as the only bowlers in the Greater Miami Conference to hurl a perfect game this season. The Highlander also leads the GMC in average (224.7) and series high (544) and is one of five GMC bowlers to post a series above 500 this year.

Gourley, who models his game after PBA champion Chris Barnes and throws a bigger hook than the average bowler, hopes to finish the season with the highest average in the league. He expects his stiffest competition to come from Fairfield senior Gregg Jordan, who is fourth in the GMC with a 217.8. “He has a nice game,” Gourley said. A Stump’s Lanes and Western Hills Bowl regular, Gourley credited head coaches Terry Saccone and Don Scudder for his development. Gourley hopes to receive a full or partial scholarship to bowl in college and would like to give the PBA a crack. With two sanctioned 300 games under his belt, he may be well on his way. When asked which perfect game meant more to him, Gourley wasn’t sure. “It’s hard to say,” he said. “Bowling a 300 as a freshman was one of my most memorable bowling moments. I just wanted to do it again.”

Diabetes doesn’t get the best of Elder’s Luken By Tony Meale tmeale@communitypress.com

Michael Luken was behind the wheel of his father’s 1999 white GMC truck when he regained consciousness. It was Feb. 16, 2009, and Luken, then a sophomore, had turned on to Genebill Drive off Foley Road in Delhi Township. The rest is a blur. “I blacked out,” the Elder High School senior bowler said. “I woke up and we had hit a car.” Luken, who was driving a friend home, totaled his father’s truck – not to mention a parked van. He was taken to Children’s Hospital Medical Center, underwent a few tests and stayed the night. The next day, he bowled in a match against St. Xavier. All appeared fine. After the match, though, he complained of stomach pains. “He had seat belt marks across his chest and stomach, so we thought maybe it was that,” said Luken’s mother, Michele. Turns out it wasn’t. The next day, Luken returned to Children’s Hospital, where he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. His pancreas had stopped producing insulin. “Type 1 is more serious than Type 2,” Michele said. “With Type 2, you can take steps to control your blood sugar. But Michael will have this forever.” Luken wears an insulin pump on the side of his torso, which makes bowling a tad difficult. So Luken, who is right-handed, usually removes the pump before

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Elder High School senior Michael Luken hasn’t let diabetes get in the way of his passion – and talent – for bowling. a match. “I can be without it for a few hours at a time,” he said. “I can usually tell if something is wrong or if I need something.” So can his mother and coach. “He has to make sure he eats well before matches,” Elder bowling coach Dave Sievers said. “Otherwise he just isn’t right.” Luken drinks plenty of Gatorade before and during matches. In some instances – like the Greater Catholic League Tournament Jan. 17 – he has to eat snacks intermittently throughout the competition. “We were at the tournament for about nine hours, and we had a bunch of snacks there,” Michele said. “There were times when he’d say he wasn’t hungry, but I told him, ‘You have to eat. You don’t have much of a choice.’ Food is energy for him. How he bowls depends on how he feels.” Luken, who was firstteam all-league as a junior, helped the Panthers to a second-place finish at the GCL Tournament and is averaging a 195.5 for Elder, which is 9-2 entering play Jan. 25.

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Luken is one of seven Panthers averaging above a 190 this season. “Everything starts with Michael,” Sievers said. “He’s struggling this year by his standards, but it’s a truly inspiring thing for him to be bowling at a high level.” Luckily for Luken, he did not lose his license in the wake of the accident. He is, however, required to test his blood sugar before getting behind the wheel of a car. “He’s still learning to live with it,” Sievers said. Yet diabetes, it seems, isn’t going to stop Luken from trying to bowl in college. He plans to attend Bowling Green University, major in physical therapy and hopefully join the team. Meantime, Luken hopes to lead Elder to league and state titles and finish with an average around 210. All three are possible, as Luken is one of seven Panthers averaging above a 190; among the others are Ben Brauch (208.5), Aaron Vest (208.3), Joe Giovannetti (205.7), Patrick Busche (198.1), Mark Rapien (197.9) and Mark Adkins (193.0). Michele, of course, is proud of the way her son has responded to his condition. “He has to be careful,” she said. “But he’s pretty determined.”

SIDELINES Pitching clinic

Western Sports Mall and Elder High School’s Mark Thompson and his coaching staff will be at Western Sports Mall pitching clinic. The camp will run from 10-11:30 a.m., Feb. 13, 20, 27 for ages 8-14 for $75. Pitching mechanics will be improved, velocity will be increased and control will be improved. Players will also work on pick-offs, fielding, arm strengthening and injury preven-

tion techniques. Players need to bring a glove and wear gym shoes. Call 451-4900 for more details, visit westernsportsmall.com or e-mail cmitchell@fuse.net.

Fielding/baserunning camp

Oak Hills High School will have a one-day fielding and baserunning camp Sunday, March 20 for players in first through 12th grades. Oak Hills High School head coach

Chuck Laumann will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. The session will last for three hours and cover numerous aspects of playing infield, outfield, and running the bases. The cost is $50 using discount code “RUN.” Space is limited. Registration is now under way at www.USBaseballAcademy.com. For more information, call toll-free 866-622-4487.

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Oak Hills High School junior Ben Gourley bowled a perfect game Jan. 12 against Mason. It was the third perfect game of his career and his second in a sanctioned match.

BRIEFLY CCU legend honored

Cincinnati Christian University honored its most storied basketball player, Charlie McMahan, at halftime during the homecoming game Jan. 22. McMahan’s jersey and No. 11 was retired in recognition of McMahan’s prolific accomplishments as a basketball scorer and record holder. McMahan, who played at CCU from 1983 to 1985, holds most of the college’s scoring records as well as three national records of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). “We got a lot of attention in town and TV coverage from all three stations when he was playing,” said Mark Koerner, CCU director of alumni. “It was exciting – he’d score 40 or 50 points in a game.” “One of the years we were the winningest team in town with a 30-2 record for the year.” McMahan, a resident of Centreville and a 1986 graduate of CCU, has served as the senior minister at the SouthBrook Christian Church in Miamisburg since 1982. Under his leadership, the church has grown to an average weekend attendance of 3,500.

The week at Mercy

• In swimming, Walnut Hills placed first with a score of 68 against McAuley’s 53 and Mercy’s 49, Jan. 22. Mercy’s Rachael Hester won the 200 meter individual medley in 2:20.81; Meghan Pope won the 100 meter backstroke in 1:08.25; and Hester won the 100 meter breaststroke in 1:13.92. • In bowling, Mercy beat Harrison 2,292-1,628, Jan. 24. Mercy’s Katie Minning bowled a 341. On Jan. 25, Mercy beat St. Ursula 2,392-1,950. Mercy’s Katie Minning bowled a 421. On Jan. 27, Mercy beat McAuley 2,640-2,512. Mercy’s Amy Feie bowled a 411. • The Mercy basketball team beat Mount Notre Dame 68-56, Jan. 27. Mercy’s topscorer was Emily Budde with 16 points.

The week at Elder

• The Elder wrestling team beat St. Xavier 55-11, Jan. 22. Elder’s Hicks and Daniels both won by forfeit; Sam Meyer beat Arnold in a 16-3 major decision; Tyler Waite beat Castellini 2-1; Matt Sandmann beat Huskey in a 17-1 technical fall; Tyler Hardtke beat Hughes in a 15-2 major decision; Robbie Fuhr beat Reilly

in a 10-3 decision; Ian Korb pinned McCurren in 1:19; Kevin Hyland beat Danenhauer in a 16-0 technical fall; Rakim Johnson beat Gerbus 8-4; and Nick Nusekabel pinned Volck in 2:45. • In basketball, Elder beat Fenwich 60-49 in overtime, Jan. 25. Elder’s top-scorer was Corey Cason with 22 points. • In bowling, Elder beat Moeller 2,867-2,776, Jan. 25. Elder’s Patrick Busche bowled a 433. On Jan. 27, Elder beat St. Xavier. Elder’s Ben Brauch bowled a 437. • In diving, Elder’s Godar was first among the 6-Dive Top Finishers with a score of 198.05 in the UC Invitational, Jan. 26. Elder’s Luke Moore placed third in the same category with a score of 122.20. • In swimming, St. Xavier beat Moeller’s 88 and Elder’s 57 with a score of 160, Jan. 27.

The week at Seton

• The Seton basketball team beat Roger Bacon 67-63, Jan. 22. Seton’s top-scorer was Katie Phillips with 26 points. On Jan. 25, Seton beat Mercy 51-43. Seton’s topscorer was Katie Phillips with 24 points. Mercy’s top-scorer was Kelly Wiegman with 12 points. St. Ursula beat Seton 7054, Jan. 27. Seton’s Marisa Meyer was the team’s topscorer with 15 points. • In bowling, Seton beat Ursuline 2,419-2,386, Jan. 24. Seton’s Alyssa Merz bowled a 411. On Jan. 25, Seton beat McAuley 2,528-2,501. Seton’s Alyssa Merz bowled a 431.

The week at Oak Hills

• The Oak Hills girls basketball team lost 44-42 to Hamilton, Jan. 22. Oak Hills’ top-scorer was Danni Scholl with 14 points. Princeton beat Oak Hills 50-29, Jan. 26. Mackenzie Laumann led Oak Hills with 11 points. • In boys swimming, Oak Hills lost to Lakota East 248217, Jan. 22. Oak Hills won the 200 meter freestyle relay in 1:35.39; and the 400 meter freestyle relay in 3:31.95; Andrew Raczke won the 50 meter freestyle in 22.77. On Jan. 27, Oak Hills beat Walnut Hills 61-40. Oak Hills won the 200 meter freestyle relay in 1:39.37 and the 400 meter freestyle relay in 3:40.54; Oak Hills’ Kyle Freeman won the 200 meter freestyle in 1:59.32; Brian

Walker won the 200 meter individual medley in 2:14.32; Andrew Raczka won the 40 meter freestyle in 22.42; Walker won the 100 meter flystroke in 1:4.98; Raczka won the 100 meter freestyle in 51.30; and Preston Meyer won the 1 meter dive with a score of 146. • In girls swimming, Oak Hills lost 307-194 to Lakota East, Jan. 22. Oak Hills won the 200 meter medley relay in 1:57.60. Oak Hills’ Maddie Schmidt won the 200 meter individual medley in 2:19.09; won the 50 meter freestyle in 25.75; Kristen Hayhow won the 100 meter backstroke in 1:6.34; and Schmidt won the 100 meter breaststroke in 1:11.42. On Jan. 27, Oak Hills beat Walnut Hills 57-44. Oak Hills won the 200 meter medley relay in 2:5.05; and the 400 meter freestyle relay in 3:57.07. Oak Hills’ Sara Walker won the 200 meter individual medley in 2:31.45; Bass won the 50 meter freestyle in 25.75; Kristen Hayhow won the 100 meter flystroke in 1:07.41; Ikert won the 100 meter breaststroke in 1:20.91; and Nicole Lacey won the 1 meter dive with a score of 112.20. • In boys bowling, Oak Hills beat Fairfield 2,759-2,610, Jan. 25. Oak Hills’ Ben Gourley bowled a 491. • In girls bowling, Oak Hills beat Fairfield 2,757-2,595, Jan. 26. Oak Hills’ Amanda Walden bowled a 478. • The Oak Hills boys basketball team beat Hamilton 4542, Jan. 25. Oak Hills was led by Jack Pflum with 11 points.

Athlete of the Week

Sara Dillman, a freshman cheerleader, is the Oak Hills High School Dillman Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 24. Dillman is a committed and responsible member of Oak Hills High School Cheer, and is always looking to improve in any way she can. She is consistently leading by example, always trying her hardest and putting in 110 percent at every practice and game. She is one of only four freshmen on the competition team, and is doing an outstanding job. Sara’s talent, drive, and leadership skills are all a huge asset to Oak Hills High School Cheer.

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Savior sought for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Historic. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church has been saved from the wrecking ball temporarily. The Sedamsville church closed in 1989 and in 1995 was purchased by Joe Klosterman. He hoped to give it new life, but never found the financing. The gutters started leaking into the church and now plaster is falling Betty Kamuf off the brick Community exterior. The Press guest structure is columnist sound, but it needs a savior. The Sedamsville Building Committee watched the building deteriorate and felt it needed to be torn down. Cincinnati Preservation Association had the church on its watch list, and learned that the city was taking bids to demolish it. They collaborated with the community and now the property has a two-year reprieve. It will now be advertised by CPA nationally for a buyer. A good match would be similar to old St. Paul’s Church in the Pendleton historic district in downtown Cincinnati. The church, built in 1850, closed in 1975. In 1981 the Verdin Company bought the crumbling building and invested $1.5 million in a two-year renovation project. The church is now the company’s corporate headquarters and clock museum for the oldest bell company in the United States. Sedamsville was plotted for working class people in 1827, but growth eluded it. Residents were

poor Irish that did dangerous work on the canals and railroads. Most of the churches were German in the area and the Irish never spoke German so a mission parish, St. Vincent dePaul, was established off of St. Patrick’s downtown. In 1870, the community was annexed into the city and Fleischman Yeast and Cooperage moved into Riverside and provided jobs. Rail lines had been built into in the old canal beds, and a street railway ran into the city.

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What grade would you give President Barack Obama for his first two years in office? Do you plan to vote for him in 2012? “C –, because I don’t want to bash him too badly. For the past two years, he keeps telling us about helping the economy and growing jobs, but all he did was shove a health care bill at us, worry about gays in the military, be an embarrassment to this great country at every chance when dealing with a foreign leader, and spend more money. All his speeches and good intentions sound like campaign hogwash, telling people what they want to hear. I am fed up. Can you tell that I won’t be voting for him? Never did, never will.” C.A.S. “B+ and yes.”

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“I fear that awarding President Obama a letter grade could damage his self-esteem and cause him to question both his worth as a human being as well as his ability to walk on water. I would suggest a friendship bracket trophy similar

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church n Sedamsville as seen in December 1988 the Christmas before the church closed.

Next question Hamilton County Public Health is organizing Student Wellness Action Teams to assess the food served at local schools. The initiative is part of Senate Bill 210 – also called Healthy Choices for Healthy Children, which set up specific nutrition guidelines for food served in schools. Is this a good idea? Why or why not? What do you remember about the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986 of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003? Every week The Community Press asks readers a question they can reply to via e-mail. Send your answer to westnews@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line. to the one my child received after losing a soccer game by the score of 31 to 0.” B.P. “I would not give him to high of a rating, maybe a D+. He does a lot of talking but very little substantive action. All efforts went to passing the health bill which in the end will be declared unconstitutional. No way will I be voting for him come 2012.” L.S.

The community grew as German immigrants from the west end moved in. They wanted to escape the pigs and cows that ran through the alley on the way to H. H. Meyers Packing Co. The Irish and Germans never got along. In Sedamsville the dispute was over a school. The Germans wanted a school and the Irish didn’t. The rift became so severe that 65 German families broke away and built their own parish in 1878. A two story, stone building was purchased on Sedam

Street; the school was in the basement and the church on the second floor. Constant flooding destroyed the building. In 1889 a new church was dedicated on Steiner Street. The church sits on a noel rising up into the sky and can be seen from miles away. The parish thrived, and a rectory, school and convent were built. The parishes within a few blocks from each other shared a pastor, and all the children went to Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. However the controver-

sies continued. In 1923 Archbishop Moeller separated the two by moving St. Vincent dePaul to Riverside on the old Story farm. The church thrived, but Henry Ford’s mass production of cars dropped the price to $360 in 1908 and they needed someplace to drive. In 1925, US 50 route was established from the east coast to the west coast. The road was narrow and the business district developed around the road. During the cold war, in the 1950s, President Eisenhower widened and improved the highway system to move weapons around. The business district and 80 residences were torn down in Sedamsville. With a good highway, rail and river transportation, Sedamsville was a prime target for industrial development. Young families moved to newer communities and it was no longer feasible to operate the school. The school closed in 1979, and the church in 1989. More houses on the river bank were torn down in the recent widening of River Road. Fifty of the remaining River Road properties were placed on the National Register of Historic Places several years ago. Now there is new interest in the neighborhood. A developer wants to tear all the remaining houses down and build upscale condos. The old German Church was torn down a few years ago. I hope Our Lady of Perpetual Help doesn’t meet the same fate. Betty Kamuf is a winner of Griffin Yeatman Award for Historical Preservation. She lives in Sayler Park. You can reach her at sp.column@fuse.net.

One of those ‘Covedale’ people I’m one of those “Covedale people.” For some the, Is it Price Hill or is it Covedale? debate has released pent-up frustrations and evoked childhood memories. Recently, at Price Hill Chili, a lady sitting with her children overheard me talking. Obviously upset she said, “Excuse me. You must be one of those Covedale people. You know, Covedale is just a Realtors’ term used by people like you who think they’re too good to live in Price Hill. I feel sorry for Price Hill.” Intrigued by her comments I encouraged her to elaborate. “I grew up in Price Hill”, she huffed, “St. William parish. And my father grew up in Holy Family – family of eight. But they made due. That’s when neighbors looked out for each other!” Her anger subsided as she began to reminisce. “You know, we had fun growing up. We walked to the corner stores – and Phillips! And we walked to school, even high school – Seton. And my brother walked to Elder. I miss walking – where we live now most streets don’t have sidewalks. And everything is so far

away. My kids need to be escorted – everywhere! I remember our big front porch,” she continued. “It was the neighborhood Jim Grawe gathering place! Community Where we live you don’t Press guest now find those kinds columnist of porches. And boy did we play. All day long we’d run the neighborhood, hoping we wouldn’t forget to come home for dinner. Kids don’t seem to do that any more. Where we live now there aren’t any playgrounds for kids to walk to. Every activity seems to be an organized sport.” My smile broke her thought. “I also grew up in St. William. You’re preaching to the choir,” I said. “But don’t feel sorry for the old neighborhood. The sidewalks are still there. And so are the front porches. And my 93-year-old mother still lives there, because all of her neighbors look out for her. She never did drive, but until recently she walked to the corner store.”

We continued talking, and I assured her that Covedale is more than a catchy name. That its history debunks it’s presumed elitist origin. That it’s a real neighborhood that at one time was recognized by the city. Together we paid our checks. In the parking lot was her beautiful Cadillac Escalade. “By the way, where do you live now?” I asked. “In Visitation parish!” her little girl volunteered. “On a private drive!” her sibling quickly added. Acknowledging the “Visi Mom” sticker on her car window I replied, “Of course you do.” As we shook hands I felt comfortable exposing the irony of her living arrangements. Pretending to be serious I added, “I don’t mean to be condescending, but, perhaps being a Visi Mom would be a little easier if you lived in Price Hill.” Laughing, we parted ways. As I headed for the sidewalk she called out, “Are you walking home Jim?” Then, answering her own question she chuckled while saying, “Of course you are. You’re one of those Covedale people!” Jim Grawe is the co-founder of the Covedale Neighborhood Association

OFFICIALS Ohio Senate

• 8th District – Bill Seitz (R). In Cincinnati, call 357-9332, In Columbus, write to: Senate Building, Room No. 143, First Floor, Columbus, Ohio. 43215; or call 614-466-8068. E-mail: SD08@senate.state.oh.us.

Ohio House of Representatives

• 30th District, Bob Mecklenborg (R). In Columbus, write the Ohio House of Representatives, 77 S. High St., 11th floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4611 or call 513-481-9800 or 614-466-8258; fax 614-719-3584. E-mail: district30@ohr.state.oh.us.

The 30th District includes Green, Miami and Delhi townships. • 31st District – Denise Driehaus (D) In Columbus, write to: 77 S. High St., 13th Floor, Columbus, OH., 43215-6111 or call 614-466-5786; fax 614-719-3585 E-mail: district31@ohr.state.oh.us. The 31st District includes Westwood, Price Hill, Sayler Park, Cheviot, Addyston, Cleves and North Bend.

U.S. House of Representatives 1st District

Steve Driehaus (D), U.S. House of Representatives, 202-225-2216. Fax: 202-225-3012. In Cincinnati, write 3003 Carew Tower, 441 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or call 513-684-2723; fax 421-8722.

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Mercy sophomore Kelley Wiegman his this free-throw attempt to complete a three-point play in the second quarter. She finished with a team-high 12 points.

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Seton head coach Mike Gleason encourages his team from the sideline during the first half.

Seton High School senior Katie Phillips drilled this three-pointer over the outstretched arms of Mother of Mercy senior Allie Hart during the third quarter of a home win for the Saints Jan. 25. Phillips, the lone Saint to reach double figures, finished with a game-high 24 points in the 51-43 victory. The loss aveneged a 58-51 loss at Mercy Dec. 9.

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Seton senior Katie Phillips, left, and Mercy senior Allie Hart battle for a rebound off a missed free throw. Phillips grabbed the board and got the lay-in. Hart finished with seven points.

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Mercy sophomore Kelley Wiegman gets fouled while making a lay-up during the first half against Seton. Seton senior guard Lindsey Thompson, right, goes up for a bucket against Mercy freshman guard Emily Budde as Bobcats senior Kim Schloemer (14) moves in on defense. Thompson scored three points, while Budde had seven. TONY MEALE/STAFF

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD T H U R S D A Y, F E B . 3

FARMERS MARKET College Hill Winter Farm Market, 3-5:30 p.m., College Hill Coffee Company and Casual Gourmet, 6128 Hamilton Ave., Includes farm fresh eggs, produce and baked goods from Vernon Yoder, Shadeau Bread and honey from Bee Haven on Grey Road from Gary Stitt, David Rosenberg’s organic micro-greens, local seasonal produce and greens from Billy Davis and Mazie Booth, Urban Farmers and more. Presented by College Hill Gardeners. 542-2739; collegehillfarmmarket.org. College Hill. HEALTH / WELLNESS

Family-to-Family Course, 6-8:30 p.m., Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Ave., Thursdays through April 21. For family and friends of individuals diagnosed with mental illness to share experiences and connect with others, learn how to provide support and to develop better understanding of mental illness. Registration required. 458-6673. Westwood.

HOLIDAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Joyce Young Exhibit, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Road, African-American artist celebrates life by creating positive images to convey the human spirit. Family friendly. Free. 5217003; www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org. Springfield Township.

KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke with Mean Jean, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Club Trio Lounge, 5744 Springdale Road, Karaoke and dance music. Free. 385-1005. Colerain Township.

MUSIC - OLDIES

Elvis Show, 7-9 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, With Paul Halverstadt. $10. Registration recommended. 2517977. Riverside.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Brighton Beach Memoirs, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Comedy. First play in Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy. $21, $19 students and seniors, $17 subscribers. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Thursday Lecture Series, Noon, North College Hill Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave., Ohio Extension. 521-3462. North College Hill.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Holistic Health and Wellness Group, 7-9 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Learn simple and effective self-care techniques from wisdom of the centuries and our contemporaries to improve body, mind and spirit connections for overall health. Family friendly. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown. F R I D A Y, F E B . 4

FARMERS MARKET

Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd., Locally produced food items. Free. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting, 4-7 p.m., Bridgetown Finer Meats Wine Shop, 6139 Bridgetown Road, $10. 574-3900; www.bridgetownfinermeats.com. Bridgetown. Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., bigg’s Delhi, 5025 Delhi Road, Three samples with snacks from the deli and fresh meat counter. $2. 3541700. Delhi Township.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls, 9-11 a.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Hader Room. Weekly through March 25. Ages 50 and up. $48 for series. Reservations required. 853-4100; www.lec.org. College Hill.

HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Joyce Young Exhibit, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, Free. 5217003; www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - BLUES Ricky Nye, 6:30-9:30 p.m., VanZandt, 1810 W. Galbraith Road, Free. 407-6418. North College Hill. MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK

DeJaVu, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977; www.jimandjacks.net. Riverside.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Brighton Beach Memoirs, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 students and seniors, $17 subscribers. 2416550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. Dis/Troy, 7 p.m., Springfield Township Civic Center, 9150 Winton Road, Part of Playhouse Off the Hill series, prices vary by location. Adaptation by Yokanaan Kerns, based on Homer’s “The Iliad.” Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 345-2242; www.cincyplay.com. Finneytown. S A T U R D A Y, F E B . 5

FESTIVALS

Northminster Fine Arts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Road, More than 45 artists showcasing fine artwork including oil paintings, pencil sketches, watercolors, pottery, wood turning, photography, fabric art and jewelry. Pottery, watercolors and weaving for children. Music by more than 200 local musicians. Benefits City Gospel Mission. Free. 931-0243; www.northminsterchurch.net. Finneytown.

HISTORIC SITES

William Henry Harrison Birthday Memorial Ceremony, 11 a.m., William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial, 1 Cliff Road, Tribute Walk begins 10:45 a.m. from the North Bend Administration Building, 21 Taylor Ave. Ceremony begins 11 a.m. at tomb. Luncheon at Miami Township hall follows. Luncheon reservations to bkmquilts@yahoo.com required. Presented by Village of North Bend. 941-0610; www.northbendohio.org/HarrisonsTomb.html. North Bend.

For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Brighton Beach Memoirs, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 students and seniors, $17 subscribers. 2416550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

RECREATION

Ladies Game Night, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Road, Friendly competition with your own games. Raffle baskets, piñata with mystery treat and split-the-pot. Benefits St. John Neumann Women’s Organization. Ages 21 and up. $10. 674-7456. Springfield Township.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Star 64 at the Movies Auditions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Northgate Mall, 9501 Colerain Ave., Open auditions to replace Jennifer Hartig and appear with Storm Bennett hosting weekend afternoon movies and at events around town. Ages 18 and up. Applications available at mall customer service desk. Presented by WSTR-TV. www.star64.tv. Colerain Township. S U N D A Y, F E B . 6

FOOD & DRINK

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 513, 7947 Hamilton Ave., Eggs, omelets, bacon, goetta, ham, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, fruit and muffins. $8, free ages 6 and under. Through April 3. 729-0061. Mount Healthy.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Coping with Depression: Strategies that Work, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Educational group provides proven and easily learned strategies for coping with depression. For those with mild depression and their family members who want to understand depression. Led by Dr. Nancy Panganamala, Dr. Debjani Sinha and others who have experience with depression. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Bob Cushing, 8 p.m., Shamrock Tavern, 251 Main St., 941-8277. Addyston.

MUSIC - RELIGIOUS

A Night of Worship with Ronnie Freeman, 7:30 p.m., The Underground, 1140 Smiley Ave., With Etta Avenue, New Royal and ONE38. Doors open 6:30 p.m. 825-8200; www.theug.com. Forest Park.

ON STAGE - THEATER

Murder Mystery Dinners, 7 p.m., Mill Race Banquet Center, 1515 W. Sharon Road, “Magical Mystery Murder.” Cash bar. Audience participation. Adults. Dinner at 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $34 plus tax; vehicle permit required. Reservations required. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Springfield Township.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Caregivers Support Group, 3:30-5 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, For those who care for or supervise the frail, elderly or disabled. Free. 931-5777. Finneytown. M O N D A Y, F E B . 7

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

West Hills Music Club Meeting, 1 p.m., Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Road, A Window on the Past: Music and academic education in Antebellum America. Performers are Jewel Smith and Tami Morris. Guests welcome. Refreshments. Free. Presented by West Hills Music Club. 481-3376. Green Township. Monthly Meeting, 11 a.m.-noon, Mount Healthy Historical Society, 1546 McMakin Ave., Presented by Mount Healthy Business Association, Inc.. 923-1985; www.mthealthyba.org. Mount Healthy.

COOKING EVENTS

HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Joyce Young Exhibit, 8 a.m.-noon, Arlington Memorial Gardens, Free. 521-7003; www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org. Springfield Township.

PROVIDED

The Avenues perform Saturday, Feb. 5, at Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road. The show begins at 9 p.m. For more information, call 251-7977.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL

Challenging Performances Series, 3 p.m., Northern Hills Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 460 Fleming Road, With Mark Tollefson, pianist. Reception follows concert. $10, free for children and student musicians with ID. Presented by Challenging Performances. 984-8320; cpconcerts.synthasite.com. Springfield Township.

Wilton Cake Decorating Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Michaels-Colerain Township, 9490 Colerain Ave., Decorating Basics: How to bake a great cake, see how to make and color icing and learn the best way to ice the cake. Also practice the three fundamentals of decorating. Fifty percent discount on class fees for January and February classes. Registration required. 741-4710; www.michaels.com. Colerain Township.

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Joyce Young Exhibit, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, Free. 5217003; www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org. Springfield Township.

MUSIC - ACOUSTIC

Charlie Runtz, 6:30-10 p.m., Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 3807 North Bend Road, With special guest Chad Runtz. 481-6300. Cheviot.

MUSIC - OLDIES

Bop Club Dance, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, Dance lessons 7-8 p.m., except last Tuesday of month. $3, free members. Presented by Cincinnati Bop Club. 251-7977; www.cincibop.com. Riverside.

HOLIDAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Joyce Young Exhibit, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, Free. 521-7003; www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org. Springfield Township.

HOME & GARDEN

RECREATION

Brighton Beach Memoirs, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $21, $19 students and seniors, $17 subscribers. 2416550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SENIOR CITIZENS

SEMINARS

Cincinnati Parks: Past, Present and Future, 3-4 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., The Centennial Master Plan: The Future of Cincinnati Parks. Michael George, park naturalist and Nature Center director for Cincinnati Parks, presents the history, current status and what we can expect in the future for local parks. Ages 50 and up. $20 for series, $4 per class. Reservations required. Presented by Cincinnati Parks. 853-4100. College Hill.

Over 55 Dance, 2-5 p.m., Delhi Senior and Community Center, 647 Neeb Road, Nonmembers welcome. Music by Nelson. $5. Presented by Delhi Seniors. Through June 5. 451-3560. Delhi Township.

Job Search Seminar, 1:30-3 p.m., Family Life Center, 703 Compton Road, Weekly speakers advise job seekers on how to conduct an effective job search. Family friendly. Free. Registration required. 931-5777. Finneytown. The History of Christianity, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., Hader Room. Historian Robert Howe details major events throughout history of Christian religion. Ages 50 and up. Free. 853-4100. College Hill.

Income Tax Help, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North College Hill Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave., Bring 1099s, W-2s and any other tax forms and last year’s tax returns. Free. Registration required. 521-3462. North College Hill. Poker Tournament, 1-3 p.m., North College Hill Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave., Play for cash prizes and trophy. Chips provided. $2. 521-3462. North College Hill. W E D N E S D A Y, F E B . 9

COMMUNITY DANCE Line Dancing, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside. COOKING EVENTS

Wilton Cake Decorating Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Michaels-Colerain Township, Flowers and Cake Design: Build on skills you learned in the Decorating Basics Course. Includes creating icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and roses, arranging and framing with a border treatment or basketweave design. Registration required. 741-4710; www.michaels.com. Colerain Township.

HOLIDAY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Year-Round Gardening, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 West Fork Road, Rain Gardens: solutions to aid in storm water management. Learn new ideas for planning and maintaining garden throughout the year. Adults only. 385-3313; www.whiteoakgardencenter.com. Monfort Heights.

ON STAGE - THEATER

SENIOR CITIZENS

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.

SEMINARS

Joyce Young Exhibit, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens, Free. 5217003; www.arlingtonmemorialgardens.org. Springfield Township.

NATURE

Trees After Work, 5:15 p.m., Fernbank Park, 60 Thornton Ave., Walk makes stops to identify 10 kinds of trees. Meet at playground. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Sayler Park. Recycling and Landfill Tour, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., LaBoiteaux Woods, 5400 Lanius Lane, Learn recycling, composting and ways to save resources and landfill space. Hike to observe nature’s recycling, educational games and simulation of water cycle as a water drop. For home school families. Ages 8-11. $5. Registration required by Feb. 4. Presented by Cincinnati Parks. 542-2909. College Hill.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

North College Hill Community Concerns Meeting, 7 p.m., North College Hill Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave., All residents welcome. Presented by North College Hill Community Concerns Group. 521-3462. North College Hill. Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Mount Healthy Historical Society, 923-1985; www.mthealthyba.org. Mount Healthy.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Dinner, 7 p.m., Maury’s Tiny Cove Steak House, 3908 Harrison Ave., Special Valentine’s dinner menu. All inclusive. $45. Reservations required. 662-2683; www.maurystinycove.com. Cheviot.

HEALTH / WELLNESS PROVIDED

Find artwork relating to the themes of evolution, metamorphosis and change that celebrate the life and work of Charles Darwin in the Cincinnati Museum Center's new exhibit, "Form from Form: Art from Discovery." Paintings, ceramics, sculptures and mixed media are all inspired by Darwin. It is through March 13 in the John A. Ruthven Gallery. Pictured is "Metamorphosis No. 56," by January Marx Knoop. For information, call 800-733-2077 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

The Basics of Memory Loss, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Twin Towers, 5343 Hamilton Ave., The Montgomery Room. Information about memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. 853-4100; www.lec.org. College Hill.

PROVIDED

International performing artist Tatiana “Tajci” Cameron, pictured, comes to the Aronoff Center for the Arts Jarson-Kaplan Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, for the musical "My Perfectly Beautiful Life." It is the story of four women in search of balance and self discovery. Cameron wrote the music and lyrics. It is directed by Caitlin A. Kane and presented by Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative. Tickets are $7; $4, students. Call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Life

Delhi-Price Hill Press

February 2, 2011

All some people need is just a good listening to Hearing and listening are two entirely different things. We all hear way too much sound as noise. Hearing occurs when sounds and words are physically received by our ears. If we’re engaged in a conversation, we hear the other’s words, interpret what they probably mean, and then fashion a response. Ordinarily, we spend most of our lives engaged in conversations of this sort – not great substance but informational and polite, like a veneer on wood. Listening goes deeper than hearing. It’s interesting to note the etymology of the word “listen.” It comes from the Anglo-Saxon root word meaning to list, i.e. to tilt as a ship lists to one side. It leans a little. The word arose from the observation that when one person is really listening to another, he or

she may at times lean a little toward them in concentration to catch every word. Deep listening is an art to be cultivated. Not Father Lou many people are Guntzelman accomplished at Perspectives engaging in it. In fact, it would be interesting to ask ourselves the question, “In my lifetime, name at least five people I found I could turn to when I needed them to be a good listener to me.” True listening, empathic listening, is essential. It’s one of the main reasons we go to counselors and even pay them. It’s to have someone listen to the story of our life, take us seriously in a nonjudgmental way, and understand.

How heartwarming when we find such a person. That doesn’t mean they agree or disagree, but that they grasp what we’re going through inwardly. Our deepest inner experiences can only make their appearance in the world – and eventually be accepted by us – when someone else glimpses them and understands. By doing this, another person validates our own experience of ourselves. Listening is not only hearing words, but “hearing the speaker’s feelings” along with the words. Hearing only a flow of words is like hearing the words of a song but not the music that enhances them. When we actually listen, we grasp the music as well. To be a good listener we need compassion and empathy. What happens if any one of us tries to be a good listener when

someone asks us to be? It means I will pick up much more than the words they say. I will detect unspoken aspects such as the emotions that vibrate in their voice. I’ll note their body language, eyes and facial expressions as well as the speed that accompanies their words. I’ll call to mind as much as I know of their life experiences. I won’t be focused mentally on my own responses but on them as I trustingly look them in the eye. I won’t always have something clever to say, but I will respond to them honestly with respect and confidentiality. An adolescent undergoing the turmoil of their changing world is usually depicted as the typical example of someone not being listened to. That’s often true. But the truth is that every stage of life looks for a genuine listener. Consider the

aged. Consider spouses. Consider yourself. So here we are in the Age of Information. Look at all those people on cell phones: tweeting, textmessaging, fingering thousands of apps. Think of all the conversations today and tonight on computers and telephones. Imagine all the words that flow back and forth. See Dick. See Dick talk. Talk, Dick, talk! But what good is all the talk if no one really listens? Our hearts experience the failure to be listened to as an absence of concern. It implies that no one is interested in walking over the bridge between us. Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Contact him at columns@communitypress.com or P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

What are your rights when you get a repair? Do you know your rights when a serviceman comes to your house to repair or service something? Unfortunately, all too often consumers learn the price after the work has already been done and it’s time to pay the bill. Laverne Wilson of Batavia said she had no idea what the final bill would be when her recliner chair stopped working after three years. “The back wouldn’t go back – some days it would and some days it wouldn’t. So, in December I called the manufacturer and they said the warranty had ended,” Wilson said.

Wilson agreed to pay $120 for a serviceman to come to her home to see if it could be Howard Ain fixed. “ H e Hey Howard! came out and looked at the chair. He turned it over and said, ‘I don’t think we can get the parts for that anymore.’ But he said, ‘I just happen to have a kit with me. Some lady ordered the parts and decided not to have the chair fixed, so I just happen to have it.’ ”

Wilson said she agreed to have the repairman use the kit. She said he had to cut the massage and heat sections of the chair to get the back working – and promised to return with more parts. “He never said a word about it costing more. So, I thought it was just $120,” she said. Wilson said the manufacturer called a few days later to tell her, “ ‘Before we order the parts we want you to understand it’s going to be $250 for what he’s already done.’ I said, ‘Oh my goodness. I wouldn’t have had it done had I known it was going to cost that.’ ”

Wilson said she told the repair company not to charge her for the repair because she didn’t approve, but was told she would be charged because the work had already been done. Ohio consumer law says you must get an estimate for any repair or service costing more than $25. In fact, you must sign a contract stating what type of estimate you want: oral, written or no estimate at all. “I didn’t sign anything,”

said Wilson. “He didn’t tell me anything. I didn’t see (any) papers. I wondered about that because even the warranties I’ve had on other appliances and things, you signed something when they came.” Wilson said she’s now disputing the charge with her credit card company. The company does have a right to come back and take off the repair kit, but it will have to return the chair to the condition it was in –

with the massage and heat sections working. Kentucky does not have such an estimate law. Therefore, it’s important to remember, no matter where you live, always ask up front what the cost will be before agreeing to any repair or service. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.

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February 2, 2011

Community | Life

Go for the extra point with these gameday goodies Whether you’re for the Steelers or the Packers, you’ll need lots of good party food for keeping your energy up during all the cheering (hopefully) and gametime frenzy. We usually have appetizers, pizza and my husband Frank’s Caesar salad. For dessert, I always make homemade glazed doughnuts. Here’s some really good appetizer recipes to get you in the “Go team!” mood.

Buddy Boy pizza

I’ve shared a Big Boy pizza recipe in the past, and this one is just as good. 1 Boboli pizza shell Frisch’s tartar sauce Hamburger dill pickles Shaved ham Grated Swiss cheese Spread a nice layer of tartar sauce on the shell. Add pickles, ham and Swiss. Bake at 375 degrees until cheese melts, about 10 minutes or so.

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seasonings. I like to add extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve with favorite chips.

peppers, onions and lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with olives. Serve with chips.

2 cans, approximately 15 oz. each, black-eyed peas, drained 1 can, 14.5 oz., petite diced tomatoes, drained 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced – more or less to taste 1 small onion, diced very small 1 ⁄2 yellow bell or other colored bell pepper, diced very small Handful or so chopped cilantro 1 ⁄3 cup each: red wine vinegar and olive oil Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste: start with 1⁄2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dry oregano 2 teaspoons cumin

Seven layer dip

Crockpot chicken wings

Mix everything together. Cover and refrigerate anywhere from a couple of hours to a day. Before serving, adjust

Mix taco seasoning and beans. Spread onto platter. Mix sour cream and cream cheese. Spread over beans. Top with salsa, tomatoes,

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Guests can’t get enough of this. 1 pouch taco seasoning 1 can, approximately 16 oz., refried beans 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups sour cream 16-oz. jar salsa 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced Iceberg lettuce, shredded 6-oz. can sliced black olives, drained 8 oz. shredded Mexican blend or Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

These are spicy, sweet and sticky. Have plenty of napkins! Go to taste on the sauce. 3 pounds chicken wings, patted dry with wing tips cut off and each wing cut at the joint to make two Salt and pepper 11⁄2 to 2 cups favorite barbecue sauce 1 ⁄3 cup honey 2 teaspoons each: mustard and Worcestershire Tabasco to taste (opt.) Season wings and run under broiler until nicely browned on each side. Put into sprayed crockpot. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover. Cook on low for four hours or on high for two hours.

Like Seven Hills BBQ

Boone County reader Virginia Langsdale shares this popular recipe. “Very similar to Seven Hills sloppy joes. Found it in a Florence Christian Church cookbook published way back in 1969. It was sent in by Kay Garnett who said she fixed it often for her family. It is so good,” said Virginia. 1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup ketchup Mix everything together. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes. I told Virginia you could serve on buns with slaw, if you like, or with a dollop of Cheez Whiz on top, with an onion bun.

Online recipe

R i t a ’s Rita y e a s t r a i s e d Heikenfeld glazed d o u g h - Rita’s kitchen n u t s : Check out my online version of this column at www.communitypress.com for the recipe.

Notes from our readers

Cheryl Raine made my chicken chili for her Mount Healthy United Methodist Church’s annual chili cookoff and won first place. She added a “healthy dose of Jamaican jerk seasoning (at least 2 tablespoons).” Now that’s what I like to hear. Taking my recipe and making it better. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. E-mail columns@community press.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-2487130, ext. 356.

Delhi chef gives demonstrations at library Visit the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to meet local cookbook author and Giovanna Trimpe. While you’re there, sample the selection of the cookbooks available to you for free at the Public Library. Delhi resident Trimpe has lived and cooked on three continents. She is currently the head chef at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral and per-

sonal chef to Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. She will share the compelling story of her life and her family’s Italian, Venezuelan and North American heritage. Hear her culinary adventures, enjoy a cooking demonstration, and try some samples from her cookbook “Holy Chow!” Books will be available for sale and signing. Meet Trimpe at these library locations:

• Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. at the Delhi Township Branch Library, 5095 Foley Road. • Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m. at the Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Ave. Please call to register at 513-369-4474. • Monday, March 21, 7 p.m. at the Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Road. • Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Monfort Heights

B r a n c h Library, 3825 West Fork Road. • Monday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Trimpe Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Ave. • Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. at the Groesbeck Branch Library, 2994 W. Galbraith Road.

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DEATHS Sister Rose Adelaide Anderson, 89, died Jan. 21 at Mother Margaret Hall. She was a Sister of Charity for 69 years. Anderson ministered in the dioceses of Denver and Pueblo, Colo., and Cincinnati, including at St. Savior, St. Lawrence, St. William, St. Dominic and St. Clare. She returned to the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse in 1993 to serve as receptionist/typist, offering administrative help to offices in Seton Hall. Survived by siblings Betty Schroeder, Tom Anderson; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Ruth Luebbe, Frank, Albert Anderson. Services were Jan. 25 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Motherhouse. Memorials to: Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Retirement Fund, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount St. Joseph, OH 45051.

Bill Bettner

George W. "Bill" Bettner, 77, formerly of Delhi Township, died Jan. 16. Survived by brother-in-law Walter Kruer; nieces and nephews Debbie (Gary) Wuest, Beth (Steve) Coyle, Mike, Walter "Willie" (Eileen) Kruer. Preceded in death by parents George, Henrietta Bettner, sister Kathryn Kruer. Services were Jan. 21 at St. Simon the Apostle. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials may be to a local animal shelter.

Sandra Bishop

Sandra Daniels Bishop, 51, Price Hill, died Jan. 14. She was a banquet server for the Hyatt Regency Survived by husband Morgan Bishop Jr.; children James, Larry, Roger, Michael, Sharmel Brown. Bishop Preceded in death by parents Earl, Reba Daniels. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

James Brodbeck

Albert James Brodbeck, 63, Delhi Township, died Jan. 21. He was a cost accountant manager with ITT. Survived by wife June Brodbeck; daughter Jennifer (Michael) Beatty; grandchildren Brodbeck Owen and

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Sylvie; siblings Ruth Ann Quitter, Dave Brodbeck; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers Denny, Gary Brodbeck. Services were Jan. 26 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: USC Norris Cancer Center, c/o James Brodbeck/Dr. Jacek Pinski Prostate Cancer Research Fund, 1441 E. Lake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90089.

Gayle Brooks

Gayle Mulcahy Brooks, 71, Delhi Township, died Jan. 23. Survived by husband Roy Brooks; daughters Vickie (Jeff) Holocher, Pam (Bill) Moorhead, Lisa (Jeff) Hayek; grandchildren Tony Niehaus, Ryan, Luke Holocher, Brooke, Paige, Mitch Moorhead, Haley, Connor, Zachary Hayek; brother Michael (Rita) Mulcahy. Services were Jan. 26 at Our Lady of Victory. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2880 Boudinot Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238 or American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

Robert Daffin

Robert Wayne Daffin, 82, Delhi Township, died Jan. 27. He was a technical illustrator for General Electric. Survived by wife Mildred Daffin; daughters Brenda (Russ) Trupp, Barbara Wright, Beverly (the late Ed) Geckle; grandchildren Sonya, Marta, Meghan, Morgan. Services were Jan. 31 at Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Southwest Ohio, 7625 Camargo Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45243-3107.

Richard England

Richard G. England II, 55, Delhi Township, died Jan. 20. Survived by sisters Sandra Heady, Karen (Joseph) Burnett; brother-inlaw Ralph Weis; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. England Preceded in death by sister Cheryl Weis. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

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Lucille Stephens Jones, 82, died Jan. 27. She was an apartment manager. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by sons John (Con-

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Luella Kirby Loesch, 94, North Bend, died Jan. 17. She was a clerk at a bakery. Survived by children John (Geraldine) Loesch, Mary (the late William) Doepker; grandchildren Kathleen

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Lucas Columbus Harmon, 90, Delhi Township, died Jan. 22. He was a machinist with International Nickel. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survived by daughters Trena Harmon, Rita Weisman; 11 Harmon grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 14 greatgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Ada Harmon, daughters Roma Crump, Norma Hale, sisters Ellen Sirader, Cleo Blankenship. Services were Jan. 26 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home.

stance), Michael (Marsha) Jones; grandchildren Douglas Keller, Melissa Cowles, Beth Baumeister, Rachael, Emily, Michael, Taylor Jones, Steven Kirby; siblings Helen Williams, Marvin Stephens; nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Paul Jones, daughters Wanda Jones, brother Darrel Stephens. Services were Feb. 1 at Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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AJ “John” Griffis, 70, East Price Hill, died Jan. 20. He was a printer for Brinker Inc. He was a Vietnam era Army veteran. Survived by children Connie (Paul) Lloyd, Catherine (Art) Kennedy, Sharon RichGriffis mond, Karen Putteet, Charlene Wells, James J. Griffis; grandchildren Brandy, Bruce, Troy, Teaionna, Kevin, Sarah, Bryan, Tiffany, Daniel Jr., Stephany, Justin; brothers R.L., Cordell Griffis; former wife Caroldeen Cobb; nine great grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings Ward, Otis, J.B., Dewitt, Homer, Willard, Ogalee Griffis. Services were Jan. 25 at Ralph Meyer and Deters Funeral Home.

Dorohy “Dottie” Krebs Hollenkamp, 83, Delhi Township, died Jan. 26. Survived by son Jerry (Nancy) Hollenkamp Jr.; grandchildren Carly, Spencer Hollenkamp. Preceded in death by husHollenkamp band Jerry Hollenkamp Sr., granddaughter Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp, sister Mary (Bob) Oker. Services are 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home. Memorials to: Aubrey Rose Foundation, 7805 Affinity Place, Cincinnati, OH 45231.

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POLICE REPORTS DELHI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Ryan Murphy, 18, 5065 Western Hills Drive, drug possession at 5000 block of Hillside Avenue, Jan. 15. Duke White, 31, 4813 Rapid Run Road, obstructing official business, Jan. 14. Brendan Geer, 19, 487 Pedretti Ave., drug possession at 600 block of

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Road, driving under suspension at 4400 block of Fehr Road, Jan. 16. Joseph Whitton Jr., 51, 227 Monitor Ave., driving under suspension at 7000 block of Hillside Avenue, Jan. 15. Elizabeth Miller, 19, driving under suspension at Hillside Avenue, Jan. 18. Clifford Estill, 31, 2952 West Knolls Lane, drug possession at 6900 block of Hillside Avenue, Jan. 22. Katie Petrie, 28, 5175 Cleves Warsaw Road, drug paraphernalia at 6900 block of Hillside Avenue, Jan. 22. Todd Mount Jr., 19, 4823 Fehr Road, drug possession at 5400 block of Plover Lane, Jan. 22. James Walker, 46, 519 Considine Ave., theft at 5080 Delhi Road, Jan. 18. Juvenile, drug possession at 5200 block of Foley Road, Jan. 18.

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David W. Messerle, 48, West Price Hill, died Jan. 20. He was a carrier for the United States Postal Service. Survived by mother Carole Messerle; siblings Richard A. (Donna), Chuck Messerle, Tricia (Eric) Bowling; Messerle nieces and nephews Keith, Rachel Messerle, Caroline, Will Bowling. Preceded in death by wife Tracy Messerle, father Richard E. Messerle. Services were Jan. 29 at St. William. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to: Msgr. Kennedy Scholarship Fund, c/o St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or Elder High School Scholarship Fund, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Anthony Pagano

J. Anthony Pagano, 66, died Jan. 21. He was a vice president with Macy’s. Survived by wife Mary Pagano; children Debbie (Greg) Luebbering, John (Maria) Pagano, Kim (Eric) Poff; grandchildren Pagano Eric, Allie, Libby, Lucy Luebbering, Lauren, Carmela, Anthony Pagano, Brandon, Marisa, Audrey Poff. Services were Jan. 24 at St. Joseph Church. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Elder High School Scholarship Fund, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

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Mary DiToro is proud to announce the arrival of a 5th generation in her family. Great great-grandson, Logan Kramer was born on 10-27-10. Pictured with Mary & Logan are daughter, Gloria Betsch, Granddaughter, Jenni Evelyn Powers Evelyn Merkel Powers, 81, Delhi Doerger and great- Township, died Jan. 23. granddaughter, Katie Survived by children Terrence, Kramer. Lisa Powers; grandchildren Joseph,

DELHI TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CASE VA2011-1 The Delhi Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a request for a Special Zoning Certificate on Tuesday evening, February 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Delhi Township Administra tion Building, located at 934 Neeb Road, Delhi Township, Hamilton County, Ohio (Cincinnati, 45233). This appeal, filed by New Par dba Verizon Wireless, on behalf Donald Y. Bernard (property owner), requests that a Special Zoning Certificate be approved to facilitate construction of a cellular communications facility at 7206 Cleves Warsaw Pike (Audito r’s Book 540, Page 0150, Parcel 0004). The subject property is located in the “AA” Residence District as shown on the maps of the Delhi Township Zoning Resolution. The Zoning Resolution permits the location of cellular communica tion facilities in all residence districts subject to the issuance of a Special Zoning Certificate following a hearing whereat applicants prove compliance with the regulations concerning such facilities as contained in the Zoning Resolution. Anyone may appear in person or be represented by an attorney if they so wish. This request is on file at the Delhi Township Department of Develop ment Services, located at 697 Neeb Road (Fire Department Headquarters), Cincin nati, Ohio 45233, and can be reviewed during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) for at least ten days prior to the public hearing on the application. Thomas R. Stahlheber, Director Department Of Development Services 1001618952

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Donald Strasser

Donald P. Strasser died Jan. 19. He was a self-employed general contractor. He was an Army veteran of Korea. Survived by children Michael, Todd (Deborah), Dawn Strasser. Preceded in death by wife Strasser Gloria. Services were Jan. 27 at the Arlington Memorial Garden Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, c/o Development Department, 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.

Lawrence Walters

Lawrence David Walters, 52, died Jan. 21. He was a mechanic for a concrete company. Survived by wife Elizabeth Walters; children Kenny, Jennifer, Larry, Angie (Matt); grandchildren Allison, Ethan, Austin, Chasiti, Isabell; mother Virginia Walters; siblings Kathy (Barry) Maxwell, Sue (Debt) Wyenandt, Carol (David) Bussberg, Tina (Dennis) Bell, John (Lisa), Kim Walters; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Howard Walters. Services were Jan. 26 at Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home. Memorials to the Larry Walters Memorial Fund in care of ant Fifth Third Bank.

Jack Wittwer

John N. “Jack” Wittwer, 78, died Jan. 18. He was a tool and die maker for Heekin Can. Survived by siblings Ronald (Marlene) Witter, Janet Hansjergen, June (the late Charles) Lack; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by

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• Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer and Great Blue Herons return. • Kildeer are members of plover family and are known for their “distraction display,” pretending to have a broken wing to divert predators from its ground nest. • Watch for Sandhill Cranes migrating north in late February. • Grackles return north. • Bald Eagles begin their nesting behaviors. • Chipmunks reappear at feeders as temperatures rise.

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Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 8536262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 2424000 for pricing details. sisters Laverne Haberthier, Deanne Wittwer, niece Joyce Hansjergen. Services were Jan. 22 at St. William. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer Wittwer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205, Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy Hospital-Western Hills, 3131 Queen City Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238 or American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Rose Marie Young

Rose Marie Cupito Young, 89, died Jan. 19. She was a seamstress with McAlpin’s. Survived by son George (Beverly) Young; grandson Christopher Young; sistersin-law Minnie, Rose Cupito. Preceded in Young death by husband George Young, grandson Nicholas Young, brothers Victor, Joseph, Russell, Noble, Anthony Cupito. Services were Jan. 22 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Teresa Zimmermann

Teresa Focht Zimmermann, 89, died Jan. 7. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Roger (Susan), Deanne Zimmermann, Roxanne (Jay) Ingram; sisters Katherine Ferris, Anna Flick; five grandchildren; many nieces Zimmermann and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Anthony Zimmermann, siblings Leo, Peter, Joseph, Matthew Focht, Marie Neely, Margaret Mueller. Services were Jan. 12 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to: Seton High School Swim Team, 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205 or Disabled American Veterans, ATTN: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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