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Levy on May ballot for Oak Hills schools

“Some of our kids, especially younger ones, may be bullying others and not even know they are being a bully.” LYNNE SEABURN

Yohey: Levy needed to keep ‘current level of operation.’ By Monica Boylson mboylson@communitypress.com

Voters in the Oak Hills Local School District will vote on an emergency levy on the May 7 ballot. During a special meeting Jan. 23, the Oak Hills School Board voted 4-1 to place a five-year 4.82-mill emergency levy on the ballot to raise $5.2 million for operating costs for the school district. “I think there’s a lot of challenges,” board member Steve Schinkal, the only no vote, said citing that Delhi Township was considering (and has now passed) two levies. He said that he wanted the board to wait until the state budgets are finalized in June and then determine whether or not there would be a need to place a levy on the November ballot. “Oak Hills is funded 38 percent by the state, 62 percent by local funding. Even if our increase in state funding is 5 percent, which I doubt based on everything we are hearing out of Columbus, we still need additional local revenue,” district Treasurer Ronda Johnson said. “Experience also tells me that year after year public school districts continue to be affected by unfunded mandates, negating any increases in state funding.” The district’s fiscal forecast showed that there would be a need for a levy in 2014. Howev-

Oakdale Elementary School Librarian Lynne Seaburn started an anti-bullying campaign aimed at teaching students how to identify bullying behavior. Her ultimate goal is to give students the tools they need to keep their school bully-free. KURT BACKSCHEIDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

BULLY FOR ANTI- BULLYING

Oakdale librarian starts campaign with her students By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

ynne Seaburn is on a mission to end bullying at Oakdale Elementary School. With violence and bullying on the rise in schools throughout the country, Seaburn, who is the librarian at Oakdale, decided earlier this month it was time to start an anti-bullying campaign. “I had a student come up to me about three weeks ago,” she said. “She was here because she wanted to check out a book, but it was obvious something was wrong. I could tell she was visibly upset.” Seaburn asked the young student what was going on, and she said the girl told her a

few boys in her class had been calling her names. To combat the issue head on, Seaburn initiated a campaign dedicated to identifying bullying behavior, fixing it and helping those who have been bullied overcome it. She said at the beginning of this school year she purchased a book series for the library called “A Bully-Free World” by author Pamela Hall. The series contains six separate books, each focusing on an environment in which bullying can take place. For example, one book is titled “A BullyFree Playground,” another is titled “A BullyFree Bus” and another is titled “Staying Bully-Free Online.” Seaburn said each week she reads one of the books to students during their library time, and then they talk about ways to report the bullying behavior, ways to stop it and

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Cheviot resident Stephen Fox is confident he collected enough signatures to get a referendum of the city’s waste collection fee on the November ballot. Fox started the petition drive in December after city officials enacted a fee for trash collection. The fee went into effect Jan. 1, and requires residents and business owners to pay a monthly fee for waste service. The monthly fee for the owner

of a single-family home is $12. Fox said he worked for a referendum because he thinks the public deserves a say in Keller the matter. Cheviot voters turned down a 4-mill levy request the city sought on the November ballot. The levy would have generated about $440,000 annually for the city and would have helped address a roughly $600,000 budget shortfall in

2013. Since the levy failed, city council initiated the waste collection fee to help cover this year’s deficit. “The people voted in November and said they didn’t want to pay more,” Fox said. He needed to collect 250 signatures of registered Cheviot voters to get a referendum on the ballot, and he said he collected 535 signatures. “I doubled it,” he said. “The people just want the right to

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INSIDE MILLS AND THE 20-MILL FLOOR Inside mills are the taxes levied without a vote of the people. Local governments are permitted 10 inside mills, which are divided up between schools, municipalities and other agencies with schools typically receiving between four to six mills. Outside mills are the voter-approved revenue increases. The Oak Hills Local School District has 36.64 total voted mills and its total effective millage rate which reflects fluctuating property values is 22.40 mills. Most voter-approved tax levies are reduced, or rolled back, after property reappraisal periods so that taxing entities receive no more than voters originally approved. Ohio state legislators created a 20-mill floor stipulation for school districts many years ago. That means tax rollbacks stop when a school district is reduced to receiving 20 mills, which is commonly called the 20-mill floor.

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Cheviot’s trash fee could be a referendum issue on fall ballot By Kurt Backscheider

See LEVY, Page A2

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er, after having to pay about $500,000 for the Jon Peterson special needs scholarships – which awards students with disabilities funds from $7,196 to $20,000 to attend the school of their choice – the district had to request funds sooner. The last time the school district had a levy on the ballot was in 1997. In 2007, the board voted to transfer 4.56 inside mills to a permanent improvement fund to generate revenue and keep off the ballot. Inside millage is not voted on by the public. Outside millage is voted on by the public. Johnson said the dis-

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how to help those affected by it. “The books explain to the kids what a bully is,” she said. “Some of our kids, especially younger ones, may be bullying others and not even know they are being a bully.” She said it’s important to reach students at a

trict received money from the state because it transferred some inside millage to its permanent improvement fund. “By transferring our inside millage to a permanent improvement fund, we were able to generate additional state revenue of nearly $3 million for our general fund because the state funding formula at that time included a provision for ‘gap aid’ which provided supplemental funds for districts at the 20-mill floor,” she said According to the Ohio Department of Education, the law specifies that the application of the tax reduction factors cannot cause a school district’s effective current expense millage rate (inside and outside com-

bined) to fall below 20 mills (this is referred to as the 20-mill floor). An emergency levy is not subject to the 20-mill floor. It is a fixed-sum levy, meaning that the millage rate will change each year, according to property tax values, to generate a specific amount of revenue. In Oak Hills’ case the revenue is $5.2 million. “Our board of education, along with our finance committee, has spent a lot of time analyzing our financial picture,” superintendent Todd Yohey said. “For Oak Hills to continue its current level of operation, including the many opportunities available to our students, we need to ask our community for additional revenue.”

A 4.82-mill levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $145.34, according to Hamilton COunty auditor’s office. Currently in Hamilton County, Oak Hills has one of the lowest annual tax costs to residents living in the school district. The annual cost per $100,000 home in Oak Hills is $903.75, the third lowest in the county. The most expensive annual cost is the Finneytown Local School District with the annual cost per $100,000 home for those residents is $1,839.72. “I think we have a great school system and parents understand that we have a great school system,” Board President Jeannie Schoonover said. “I know it’s tough times. .”

young age and educate them about what bullying is and how to stop it. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to give students the tools they need to keep their school bully-free. “I’ve asked for their help in making Oakdale bully-free,” Seaburn said. “Our school motto is ‘Teamwork makes the dream work.’ As long as we all work together we can do our best to combat bullying.”

Oakdale Principal Geoff Harold said the school has great students and families. “As educators we are working with our school community to make sure that all the students are safe and treat each other with the utmost care and respect,” he said. “Mrs. Seaburn is doing a great job helping them become responsible, caring citizens.” Seaburn said on the

first day she introduced the campaign two fourthgrade classes came to her volunteering to make anti-bullying posters for the school, and another class wants to designate an anti-bullying bulletin board in the main hallway. Student response to the campaign has been terrific, and she said she hopes it sparks conversations at home between students and parents and encourages students to keep

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vote on the issue, up or down.” Fox said he submitted the petition to the city on Jan. 16. Cheviot Mayor Samuel Keller said the city was required to hold the petition for 10 business days, making it available for public review. He said the city will turn in the petition to the Hamilton County Board of Elections on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The board of elections has 10 days to review the signatures and verify at least 250 valid, registered voters signed it in order for a referendum to be on the ballot, Keller their neighborhoods bully-free as well. “It’s really raising awareness among the students,” she said. “Everyone is working together – the teachers, staff and administration. We’re excited to keep this going.”

said. “We’re in a holding pattern right now,” he said. If there is a referendum, Keller said an enforcement stay will be placed on the collection of the fee. He said city council will have to decide whether it wants to make more funding cuts and find money in the budget to continue waste collection, or stop providing trash services all together. Another option is to place a levy on the May ballot, he said. “It’s just not an easy process,” he said. Council is expected to discuss the issue at its next regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at City Hall.

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Winter sports signups are under way and new to the mix is Oak Hills Youth Athletics, an athletic organization formed in January 2012 to unite Oak Hills youth sports teams and offer unique training opportunities. Youth Athletics Board President Gary Jerow said the organization was meant to unite Oak Hills sports teams, help with administration of those teams, and prepare students for organized school sports. “Our goal is to mirror all the sports that are covered at the high school,” he said. Already, Youth Athletics offers basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, wrestling and track. They plan to include baseball, soccer, softball, lacrosse and cheerleading next year and have plans to offer golf and tennis. So far this year, there are about 950 athletes registered in Youth Athletics. Oak Hills High School head football coach Dan Scholz said he likes the idea of working with a youth athletic group. “Anytime there’s a collaboration between youth groups leading to your program it is a good thing,” he said. “For the very selfish reason, it will help the high school

in the long run.” Scholz said he’s worked with youth groups when he coached in Colerain and New Richmond and found it to be a success. “I want the kids to grow up dreaming about playing football on Friday nights at the high school,” he said. In Delhi Township, Youth Athletics joins the Delhi Athletic Association and select organizations such as J. B. Yeager Baseball to offer youth sports to athletes. Youth Athletics board members approached the Delhi Athletic Association to see if they would be interested in being a part of the Oak Hills organization. “We just didn’t feel that it was a fit to join the organization,” Delhi Ath-

letic Association president Marc Reed said. “We’ve been around since 1947. We felt that the diversity of the youth organizations seemed better.” The Delhi Athletic Association offers soccer, softball and baseball through high school and has cheerleading and football through sixth grade. They serve about 700 kids each year. For more information about Oak Hills Youth Athletics or to sign up, visit www.oakhillsathlet ics.org. The Delhi Athletic Association has sign-ups available online at www.daasports.com or sign up in person from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Delhi Park Lodge, 5125 Foley Road.

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Dance helps developmentally disabled adults By Kurt Backscheider

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West Siders are invited to put on their dancing shoes and help an area nonprofit raise money to build a residential community for adults with disabilities. BeauVita, an organization founded in 2010 by several West Side fam-

ilies who have children with developmental disabilities, will present its second Diamonds & Denim fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 9, at Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave. “Last year’s event went over really, really well,” said Barry Ross, a Green Township dentist who serves on BeauVita’s

board of directors. “We sold out the small gym at Seton, so this year they’re graciously allowing us to host the dance in their large gym.” Ross and his wife, Carolyn, who is also a BeauVita board member, are among the group’s founding families. They have a son with special needs, and they helped es-

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and includes food, raffles and entertainment provided by The Forever Diamond Band, which Ross said performs Neil Diamond favorites. Cincinnati Enquirer sports columnist Paul Daugherty will serve as the master of ceremonies. Ross said the evening also features an auction, that includes a one-week stay in a house in Telluride, Colo., a one-week stay in a condo in Marco Island, Fla., a pig roast for 100 guests and a chef-prepared dinner for 12 in your home. “It’s a nice evening, and it’s growing every year,” Ross said. The event raised $35,000 for BeauVita last year, and he said their goal is to raise $50,000 this year. For ticket information, or to learn more about the organization, visit www.beauvita.org. Those interested in attending the fundraiser can also email beauvita@gmail.com.

along well,” he said. The plan is to build a cluster of residential buildings each housing four efficiency-style units with shared living rooms, dining rooms and kitchen areas, Ricke said. Each resident would be responsible for maintaining their private bedroom and bathroom space, and they could work together to upkeep the common areas. BeauVita will also provide support services for residents, and staff will work with residents to help identify their needs and develop a plan to help them reach their own personal goals. Ricke said the idea is to allow residents to be as independent as possible, while also providing a community setting in which residents can avoid isolation through socialization, interaction and helping one another. Ross said proceeds from the dance will go toward helping the organization achieve its mission. Tickets are $30 each,

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BRIEFLY Celebrating a president’s birthday

Area residents are invited to the village of North Bend to celebrate President William Henry Harrison’s birthday. Village officials and residents will observe Harrison’s birthday at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at North Bend’s Council Hall, 21 Taylor Ave. After gathering at the Council Hall, those in attendance will then march to Harrison’s tomb, where a personal emissary of the president of the United States will lay a wreath on the tomb. For more information, call the village at 9410610.

Seton dance team headed to nationals

Seton High School’s dance team, the Highlighters, will compete in the National Dance Team Championship on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. “We couldn’t be prouder of our student dancers,” said Seton Athletic Director Janie Schaefer. “They have had an extremely successful year and we know they will represent us well in Orlando.” This season the varsity team has won first place in the pom and jazz categories at five different competitions. In addition to a successful competition season, the Highlighters have also performed at Xavier University and

University of Cincinnati basketball games.

Green Township will present a severe weather spotter training class taught by the National Weather Service in February and is taking registration now. This class teaches how to recognize severe weather, some things that look severe but are not, and how to report information to the National Weather Service. Trained spotters play an important roll in helping warn the community about severe weather. This class also teaches severe weather safety, helping you protect yourself when dangerous weather occurs. The spotter class is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road, in the lower level of the lodge. This course is provided at no cost, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Green Township Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services at 513-574-0474 or email mnie@greentwp.org.

3 Rivers registering for kindergarten

Three Rivers Local School District will offer all-day kindergarten beginning the 2013-2014 school year. Registration for the all-day kindergarten program is now open, and runs until Tuesday,

April 30. All-day kindergarten students will attend school from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, and follow the regular school district calendar. The cost of the program is $225 per month for nine months, plus a one-time $80 school fee. The tuition must be paid one month in advance. A deposit fee of $225 is due at registration. The deposit fee will apply to the first month of tuition. All classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis. A registration packet must be completed. Registration packets can be picked up at Miami Heights Elementary School, 7670 Bridgetown Road. For more information, call the Miami Heights school office at 467-3210.

is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in the McAuley cafeteria, 6000 Oakwood Ave. The student vocalists will be performing a variety of solos and group songs as entertainment on the half-hour during the dinner, which includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread-

sticks, and homemade desserts. Come hear the silver medal-winning World Choir Games performers. Proceeds from the dinner help to defray the cost of the Vocal Ensemble competition this spring in New York City. To add to the fun, there will be basket raffles, a split-the-pot, and Vocal Ensemble Cook-

books to purchase. People of all ages are most welcome to join the young women for diner and music. Adult dinners are $8, seniors/students are $5.50, and children under 5 are $4, payable at the door. For more information, call 681-1800, ext. 2228 or whitem@live.mcauleyhs.net.

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Challenges community to double his donation; wants name to stay private The 23 students in McAuley High School's creative cooking class not only learn to cook in class, but they learn the importance and value in cooking for others. In October, they made five batches of Buckeyes to donate to the Women Who Inspire program. In November, the budding pastry chefs made homemade cupcakes and brownies, complete with homemade chocolate icing and fall-colored sprinkles, and delivered them to the Sisters of Mercy who live in the convent next to the high school. The students stayed and visited with the sisters for a short time. From left in front are: Sarah Crail, Abby Evans, Katie Richmond and Becca Kelley. Second row: Sister Mary Amadeus Richter, Sister Mary Louise Stenger, Sister Joanne Mary Braeunig, Sister Mary Carmen Hrametz, Hannah Berter, Sister Lucy Claire Beischel, Sister Mary Macrina Dorrian, Katie Ludmann and Sister Charlotte Marie Foppe. PROVIDED.

MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL The following students earned honors for the second quarter of the 2012-2013 school year.

Freshmen First honors: Jenna Averbeck, Lauren Barlow, Rosemary Belleman, Allison Biedenharn, Brandy Browning, Aubrey Brunst, Jessica Bush, Jennifer Chunguyen, Cara Discepoli, Kyhara Evenson, Jamison Fehring, Nina Fischer, Sydney Hamilton, Madeline Hempel, Lia Hergenrother, Megan Hudepohl, Karin Jacobsen, Madison Jones, Sydney Kreimer, Erika Lucas, Rachel Moning, Emily Mormile, Taylor Otting, Madeline Peters, Alexis Reynolds, Alyssa Rotte, Hanna Scherpenberg, Caroline Schott, Emma Schrand, Tierney Sunderhaus, Lauren Tebbe, Emily Tenkman and Kathryn Witzgall. Second honors: Karli Auberger, Shannon Billinghurst, Corrie Bridgeman, Alyssa Burchfield, Anna Cadle, Erin Carmichael, Kati Cleary, Megan Cleary, Mary Coleman, Natalie DeMeo, Gabrielle Draginoff, Sarah Elchynski, Brianna Fehring, Chloe Heusmann, Emily Hoffman, Allison Hudepohl, Melissa Jose, Blair Lamping, Makayla Larkins, Olivia Louder, Claire Lynch, Kelly Melvin, Kaitlyn Montgomery, Kelsey Mooney, Danielle Mouch, Molly Murphy, Hayley New, Margaret Olding, Emma Papania, Regina Poynter, Abigail Quinn, Samantha Rauh, Abigail Sander, Caroline Schaefer, Hailey Scully, Zandrea Simpson, Emily Smith, Olivia Spade, Savannah Taylor, Paige Telles, Grace Weber, Brooke Wendt and Kendall Wood.

Sophomores First honors: Maria Anderson, Jodie Anneken, Abigail Benintendi, Tristyn Boner, Rachel Budke, Alexandra Busker, Ashley Colbert, Malina Creighton, Megan Davish, Mary Dickman, Jodi Duccilli, Abigail Evans, Carrie Gordon, Angelique Groh, Morgan Hennard, Maria Hughes, Margaret Kammerer, Megan Kerth, Maria Koenig, Margaret Mahoney, Olivia Masuck, Anna McGhee, Haley Michel, Lindsey Ollier, Amanda Ozolins, McKenzie Pfeifer, Elaine Platt, Megan Quattrone, Melissa Rapien, Amy Raub, Katherine Rodriguez, Lauren Roll, Olivia Roll, Megan Rutz, Mallory Schmitt, Lyndsey Schmucker, Elizabeth Schultz, Claire Sillies, Mallory Telles, Emily Threm,

Annie Vehr and Eva Weber. Second honors: Mackenzie Anderson, Megan Archdeacon, Jessica Arling, McKenna Bailey, Morgan Bailey, Aspen Barbro, Monica Bartler, Martha Bates, Anna Bollin, Alicia Brill, Gabrielle Brown, Madeline Buescher, Caitlin Buttry, Kaitlyn Calder, Sarah Campbell, Nicole Capodagli, Sarah Crail, Janna Deyhle, Lauren Dixon, Frances Dudley, Sarah Erb, Haillie Erhardt, Bailey Ernst, Julia Fahey, Michelle Fohl, Megan Gillespie, Samantha Girdler, Abigail Gourley, Alissa Gryniewski, Jessica Gutzwiller, Kayla Hartley, Monica Hessler, Ashley Hill, Ariel Johnson, Caitlin McGarvey, Osmari Novoa, Mary Orth, Sara Peyton, Emily Popp, Krista Reiff, Rachel Rothan, Allie Schindler, Rachael Schmitt, Claire Tankersley, Hanna Thomas, Erika Ventura, Jessica Ventura, Emily Vogelpohl, Rachael Waldman, Faith Waters, Morgan Wells, Sharon Witzgall and Megan Yeley.

Juniors First honors: Jessica Beal, Emily Benintendi, Jessica Bloemer, Sydney Brown, Shannon Bubenhofer, Brianna Burck, Alycia Cox, Kerrie Dailey, Gabrielle Dangel, Danielle DiLonardo, Annalise Eckhoff, Alyssa Fulks, Hannah Geckle, Taylor Gelhausen, Erin Harrington, Annamarie Helpling, Olivia Justice, Emily Klensch, Emily Knollman, Mackenzie Koenig, Rachel Koize, Mariah Lonneman, Katlin Lovett, Michelle Maraan, Abigail Meeks, Holly Michel, Cara Molulon, Gabrielle Mooney, Alison Moore, Megan Mulvaney, Veronica Murray, Julia Newsom, Emma O’Connor, Heather Oberjohann, Leah Obert, Megan Packer, Elaine Parsons, Brianna Poli, Courtney Pomfrey, Holly Rack, Jillian Rapien, Alexandra Rauf, Anna Rentschler, Mariah Robinson, Lynn Schutte, Paige Scott, Meghan Sontag, Carly Speed, Madeline Staubach, Emma Webb, Madison Woodard and Amanda Ziegler. Second honors: Bradie Anderson, Samantha Bahrs, Abigail Ball, Kaitlin Baum, Erin Belanger, Hannah Berter, Anna Buczkowski, Taylor Buttelwerth, Caitlin Camardo, Kristen Clark, Laura Conley, Jessica Conway, Alexandra Cook, Courtney Criswell, Madison Dauer, Madelon Dickerson, Madeline Drexelius, Grace Folz, Laura Hils, Julia Hoffmann, Margaret Keller, Kierra

Klein, Elizabeth Kummer, Marissa Mallios, Danielle Maraan, Megan McGraw, Jennifer Moeller, Erin Nauman, Lauren Odioso, Kathryn Olding, Jenna Pfiester, Carrie Raterman, Gabrielle Reynolds, Emily Richter, Abby Schindler, Madeline Schmidt, Madison Sillies, Kathleen Storer, Jennifer Towns, Megan Volker, Katherine Weierman and Allyson Zeigler.

Seniors First honors: Whitney Bishop, Samantha Brock, Jessica Bushman, Abigail Chaulk, Elizabeth Crocker, Rebecca Davis, Megan Dollenmeyer, Jamie Ertel, Brittany Fishburn, Caitlin Ginn, Meghan Goldick, Marisa Grimes, Katherine Guban, Courtney Haverbusch, Grace Jacobsen, Jamaya Johnson, Celina Junker, Miranda Kelsey, Emily Meyer, Julie Mullins, Kelly Neeb, Samantha Nissen, Katherine Orth, Danielle Reynolds, Bridget Roden, Anna Rothan, Allison Sansone, Olivia Schmitt, Allison Schuler, Annie Schulz, Emily Schwartz, Brenna Silber, Kaitlyn Sterwerf, Sarah Stevens, Jordyn Thiery, Hannah Toberman, Cara Walden and Lauren Wilke. Second honors: Elyssa Anderson, Rebecca Ashton, Amber Bahrani, Taylor Baston, Alexis Bierbaum, Brooke Bigner, Taylor Bove, Elizabeth Bren, Olivia Browning, Mary-Kathleen Carraher, Allison Cimino, Marissa Collins, Madeline Crase, Desiree Dick, Diane Dole, Abigail Doyle, Amanda Dreyer, Mollie Effler, Margaret Egbers, Christina Farwick, Jessica Finnen, Maria Fiore, Savannah Frank, Elizabeth Giuliano, Lindsey Gump, Jordan Heller, Molly Hennard, Caroline Hoffman, Victoria Hostiuck, Kayla Howard, Jena Huber, Morgan Kneip, Stephanie Kyle, Hannah Marovich, Caitlin Martin, Jordann McNamara, Abbey Meister, Avery Menke, Selah Meyer, Mollie Mosley, Katelyn Muench, Jamie Mushrush, Rachael Oakley, Olivia Otting, Amie Overberg, Emily Paul, Judith Pearce, Holly Petrocelli, Rachel Pierani, Taylor Pifher, Carol Ratterman, Paige Rinear, Jessica Sandhas, Olivia Schaefer, Amanda Schrand, Jessica Schulte, Brittney Sheldon, Rebecca Slageter, Abigail Smith, Jaime Spears, Megan Suer, Mary Taphorn, Claire Tonnis, Andrea Trach, Kelsey Voit, Elizabeth Witzgall and Megan Zelasko.

Spelling bee brings out 20 students Twenty students participated in St. Catharine of Sienna 2012-13 school spelling bee. After 15 rounds, Emily Driehaus became St. Catharine’s Spelling Champion with Lucia Villamagna, as runner up. Driehuas will study for the regional competition on Feb. 23 at the National Underground Freedom Center. If she is the regional champion she will go to Washington, D.C., for the national competition.

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La Salle High School hopes to double a graduate’s $500,000 commitment to $1 million dollars for scholarships and financial aid. The donation is the largest single pledge from an individual in the school’s history. Citing the impact La Salle has had on his life, the donor is asking other alumni, parents and friends of the all-male Catholic high school to raise another $500,000 by June 30. To achieve the goal, Principal Tom Luebbe said the school has initiated the Lancers Helping Lancers challenge and has begun accepting contributions. “This pledge, and the matching funds it will raise, will help Luebbe La Salle attract and retain the kind of young men we want: those who are committed to excelling in the classroom and preparing for their future, built upon a strong Catholic faith,” Luebbe said. The alumnus wishes to remain anonymous, according to Advancement Director Ken Barlag. “Many of our alumni tell us that La Salle provided the foundation for the success they experienced in college and in life,” Barlag said. “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of this graduate, who is demonstrating an extraordinary level of commitment to La Salle and its growth.” In a brief statement while speaking for himself and his wife, the donor provided the reason for their level of commitment: “La Salle has played an important part in our life and plays such a vital role in our community. We are delighted to make this contribution so the young men in the La Salle community have the opportunity to attend this great school and receive a fabulous education.” La Salle Executive Director Don Ruberg said, “Part of our strategic plan, Vision 2020, is to raise more funds to help families send their sons to La Salle, and this donation will help. We believe this gift validates the many good things La Salle has achieved, especially over the past few years.” Among them: » An increase in applications and enrollment, attracting students from outside Green Township, including from southeastern Indiana and Butler and Warren counties. There were 300-plus applicants for the incoming class of 2017. » Requiring 28.5 credit hours to graduate, more than any other all-male Catholic high school in Cincinnati. Highperforming students in the Lasallian Scholars Institute, now in its third year, obtain more. And although La Salle students are required to spend 15 hours in service to others during each of their four years for a total of

60 hours, they actually serve an average of more than 100 hours each. » Recognition as a provider for the Ohio Department of Education’s Autism Scholarship Program and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program, to offer services beneficial to the development of qualifying students. » Additional professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, thanks to a donation from Fifth Third Foundation’s Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts. » The opening of a student center for the De La Salle Signum Fidei Institute, a unique leadership development program. » La Salle has received its 12th consecutive Harold A. Meyer Award for Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity from the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and has won the award more times than any other school, public or private, in southwest Ohio. The school completed major renovations of baseball and soccer fields the teams use, and expanded Internet audio and video broadcast coverage of Lancer sports programs through WLSN, the La Salle Network. » A higher profile in the performing arts. Its Vocal Ensemble earned silver awards in the 2012 World Choir Games, The Pride of La Salle Marching Band finished fourth in class at the Bands of America competition, and the drama department will perform during the Ohio Thespian State Conference in March. “The changes and successes at La Salle have generated extraordinary interest among alumni,” according to Matt Dierkers, associate director of advancement. The school has also expanded its alumni Class Captains program, which encourages representatives of each graduating class to stay in touch with fellow graduates. “Speaking as a La Salle graduate, I am thrilled with the opportunity this commitment gives us,” said Bill Wittich ’86, president and founding partner of Foundation Financial Group/Money Concepts Capital Corp. and incoming president of La Salle’s Advancement Advisory Council. “I’m confident that my fellow alumni and others who believe in the La Salle mission will meet the challenge to effectively double this amount with our own donations.” La Salle will take Lancers Helping Lancers to the community. “This is a community challenge,” said Barlag. “The goal of the Advancement Office is to reach out to the community to achieve maximum success.” This special fundraising opportunity has implications beyond increasing enrollment, according to Chris Winiarski, who serves as director of campus ministry.

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Highlanders look to strike at state tourney Boys team ranked No. 1 By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

GREEN TWP. — The stars are aligning for a postseason run by the Oak Hills boys’ bowling team. As of Jan. 23, the Highlanders are 12-2, ranked No. 1 in The Enquirer Ohio boys bowling poll and are atop the Greater Miami Conference by a half game over second-ranked Mid-

dletown, whom the Highlanders beat by 35 pins Dec. 4. “Not too bad,” coach Kurt Francisco said of his team’s performance this season. “There have been some humps in the road but nothing we can’t get over. There has been a lot of improvement.” It has been a year of firsts for the Highlanders. Senior Justin Lange rolled a 795 three-game series (299 high game) at the Holiday Classic Dec. 8 to set a new school record, while junior Cole Weisbrod set a new school record with a

553 two-game series against Colerain Jan. 10. On the season Weisbrod is averaging a 216.3, good enough for second in the GMC. It wasn’t easy but some changes to his game have led to his success. “Last year he was a one-hander and this year he converted to two hands,” Francisco said. “A lot of these kids are converting to that and you create a lot more (revolutions) on the ball and a lot more pin action.” The only person better than Weisbrod in the GMC is teammate Kyle Helmes. The junior

is averaging 218.2 a game and has a high game of 279 that came against the Middies Dec. 4. The evolution of Helmes’ career has been interesting. His first season with varsity came as a sophomore and he finished the season eighth in the conference based on average and followed it up by finishing third last season with a 210.8 average. What makes this even more remarkable is the Highlanders are doing it with a first-year coach. While mechanically Francisco didn’t make changes,

he wanted to stress team attitude. “The best bet is to make everybody happy, but you aren’t going to make everybody happy so just do your best. If not, talk it out and that is one thing we have been good at doing,” he said. With five bowlers inside the top10 in the GMC based on average, Francisco knows his team has some serious potential . “We have the potential of winning state,” he said. “ We just have to stay concentrated, keep everything in front of us and take everything in stride.”

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Junior Tim Bell is part of the youth movement at La Salle High School, as the forward has been a fixture in the starting lineup this season. JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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La Salle wants to be in sync come postseason time By Nick Dudukovich ndudukovich@communitypress.com

he La Salle basketball team wasn’t able to avenge its early season loss to Moeller, but the Jan. 18 game did show the youthful Lancers are an improving bunch. The squad trailed 15 points at the half when the two teams met for the second time. La Salle (9-7, 3-4) climbed back into the game and outscored the Crusaders 33-25 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as Moeller (13-2, 7-0) triumphed, 54-47. Moeller had won the first meeting by 21 points back in December. Lancers coach Dan Fleming believes his team has played well this winter, but he knows the team has struggled to hit make important shots, or come up with key defensive stops in games the team could have won. “We have a lot of inexperience, and we’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve been better than we thought we would be,” Fleming said.

“We’ve had games where we’ve had the chance to win; we just can’t get over the hump. But overall, I thought the guys have done well.” Junior guard Jeffery Larkin has been the team’s most consistent scorer this season and his 17.4 points per game are a GCL South best. Senior Connor Speed is the team’s second-leading scorer with 11.2 points per game. He’s also solidified himself a deep threat and is shooting 39.4 percent from 3-point range. Fleming said Speed is a true example of what a La Salle basketball player should be. “He doesn’t get to shoot as much as he should. He’s sacrificing his own stats for the benefit of the team,” Fleming said. The Lancers are also getting strong play from guard Jeremy Larkin. Most recently, the freshman scored 10 points and dished four assists in a 53-47 victory over Elder Jan. 11. “You have to step back and remember he’s a freshman and (varsity basketball) is new to him,” Fleming said. “But he’s picking things up and he’s going to be a real good play-

er for four years.” Juniors Tim Bell and Blake Simpson have also been prominent figures in the Lancers’ starting lineup this season. Fleming said he’s looking for a level of consistency from the duo, and added that the experience the pair is gaining this year will pay dividends next season. “I think we’ll reap the benefits from when they are seniors next year and that’s what were worried about every day, which is trying to improve for next year…with four starters coming back,” he said. But the two-time state championship winning coach isn’t ready to turn the page on the current season just yet. He’s hoping the team can continue improving so it can knock some teams out of the postseason when the playoffs start in February. “It’s been a good year and the boys have played well. I’m looking forward to the last few weeks,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll keep improving in the next month so come tournament time, we’ll be a tough team and hopefully knock some people out.”

» Elder beat Anderson 63-44, Jan. 20 in the consolation round of the Royal 8 Hardwood Classic at Fairfield High School. Devin Pike led the Panthers with 12 points. The Panthers overcame of fourpoint halftime deficit to defeat Turpin 58-46, Jan. 21for fifth-place at the Royal 8 Hardwood Classic. Elder lost to Moeller 55-43, Jan. 25. Devin Pike led the Panthers with 11 points. » Taylor lost to Indian Hill 75-37, Jan. 22. Zack Fulton led the Yellow Jackets with 10 points. Taylor lost to Finneytown 66-46, Jan. 25. Fulton scored 10 points. » Gamble defeated Miami Valley Christian Academy 67-63, Jan. 22. Junior Kenny Mil and senior Chris Martin led the Gators with 18 points. The Gators defeated the Cincinnati Trailblazers 82-76, Jan. 25 behind 20 points from Kenney Mil and Chris Martin. » Oak Hills couldn’t hang on to a four-point halftime lead and lost to Colerain 49-46, Jan. 25. Richmond scored 15 points. » Kevin Bracy-Davis led all scorers with 21 points as Western Hills defeated Woodward 65-55, Jan. 25. » La Salle defeated GCL rival St. Xavier 49-41, Jan. 25 after overcoming a five-point halftime deficit. Connor Speed led the Lancers with 12 points.

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» McNicholas knocked off Seton 5147, Jan. 19. Senior Marisa Meyer led with 16 points. The Saints rebounded and took down New Richmond 50-39, Jan. 22. Meyer and Loretta Blaut both scored 10 points. Mercy defeated GGCL and Westside rival Seton 58-50, Jan. 24. Emily Budde and Kelly Wiegman each scored 16 points for the Bobcats, while Meyer led the Saints with 18. » Oak Hills lost to Colerain 31-25, Jan. 19. Olivia Kilgore led with nine points. Mercy defeated Oak Hills 56-45, Jan. 22 behind 14 points from Rebecca Tumlin. Sydney Leitz led with 10 points. See HIGHLIGHTS, Page A8

Hannah Meckstroth of Taylor lays it up for two as the Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to Finneytown Jan. 23 for a CHL battle. The sophomore led all scorers with 13 points. TOM SKEEN/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Special 7 leave mark on Gamble for our guys because the last two years we played without a light at the end of the tunnel,” coach Brad Wolfzorn said. “… This is what they have been looking forward to.” The program started with those seven individuals who instead of starting a program could have left with Clark Montessori when they separated from Gamble. With both schools in the same building, Clark was the OHSAA sanctioned team, but moved out of the building leaving the Gators behind and the kids to make a tough decision. “Clark was the bigger school to begin with so we were like the little brother and I think that kind of

motivated them,” Wolfzorn said. “They wanted to prove that we could be successful and that we weren’t just the littlebrother team.” When the seniors were sophomores and Mil a freshman, the Gators were basically a club team and suffered through a 4-16 season last year while going through their one-year probationary period that is necessary before becoming a sanctioned program. Wolfzorn and his seven guys used their first season with a team as a learning experience and placed third in the state at a non-sanctioned schools state tournament.

» After scoring just six points in the first half, Western Hills put up 34 in the second half to beat Woodward 40-38, Jan. 22. Dan’shae Hill finished with 19 points in the win. » Miami Valley Christian Academy outscored Gamble 35-23 in the second half of its 57-47 victory Jan. 22. Ra’keia Johnson led the Lady Gators with 18 points. » Taylor took down Finneytown 57-21, Jan. 23 behind 13 points from Hannah Meckstroth.

ries from Kyle Helmes, Oak Hills defeated Mason 2,840-2,477, Jan. 22. The Highlanders got a 505 high-series from sophomore Brandon Combs to lead them to victory over St. Xavier 3,0162,670, Jan. 23. » Elder placed sixth at the Lancer Baker Bash Jan. 19. The Panthers lost to GCL rival St. Xavier 2,848-2,803, Jan. 24 despite a 432 series from Nick Roth. » La Salle beat Moeller, 2,609-2,306 Jan. 21. Eric Blessing rolled a 427 high series. La Salle beat Wilmington, 2,702-2,333, Jan. 22. Matt Nichols rolled a 432 high series.

Seton lost to Mason 2,444-2,406, Jan. 23 despite a 380 series from McKenzie Frommeyer. » Junior Rachel Horn rolled a 438 high-series to lead Mercy over McAuley 2,535-2,175, Jan. 22. Mercy improved to 19-2 following a 2,5522,321 victory over GGCL rival Seton Jan. 24. Sabrina Weibel rolled a 408 high-series, while senior Jordan Schmidt led the Saints with a 370.

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WINTON TERRACE — It was two seasons ago when seven Gamble Montessori basketball players made the choice to start a basketball program and build it from the ground up. Seniors Chris Martin, Chevez Floyd, Isaac Phillips, Aaron Watkins, Reggie Foote and Shelby Tekulve along with junior Kenney Mil have led the Gator program to its first Ohio High School Athletic Association-sanctioned season and have the team at 6-8 and in third place in the Ohio Valley Athletic League. “I look at it as a reward

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» Oak Hills won the Lancer Baker Bash Jan. 19. Behind a 449 high-se-

» Seton placed second at the Lancer Baker Bash Jan. 19.

first year and that they decided we are going to be Gamble Montessori’s basketball team. We are going to be the ones to start it and be the ones that build it up and I think they take a lot of pride it that.” While a conference title may be out of reach, there is still one thing left for this program to experience for the first time: An OHSAA postseason game. “I think for (those seven) it’s kind of the culminating experience for them to be able to say they played in a postseason game,” Wolfzorn said. “… They have been looking forward to it since last season.”

“That turned out to be a great year,” Wolfzorn said. “We got 20 games in and that season laid the foundation a year early. …I think back to that year and however much success we have this year, there is no doubt that (season) helped and will have contributed to the success this year.” Not only did the special seven start the program and stick with it, they have represented Gamble to the highest expectations anyone could have asked for. “It’s nice to know you have kids you don’t have to worry about,” Wolfzorn said. “…The biggest thing that sits with them and the program is that

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seventh at the Sycamore Invitational Jan. 19. Fred Nayou (152 pounds), Earl Danzy (170) and Josh Batchelor (220) were runner-up in their respective weight classes. » Elder defeated Loveland 42-36 at the Wyoming duals Jan. 19. The Panthers finished fifth at the

» Elder’s Mitch Godar placed fifth at the 30th Annual Southwest Ohio Diving Classic at the UC Jan. 20. The Panthers lost to St. Xavier and Moeller Jan. 24.

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As a special treat, Elder High School basketball is offering free admission to all students in kindergarten through eighth grades wearing their team uniform or other school spirit wear for the Friday, Feb. 1, game against McNicholas High School. The freshman team plays at 4:30 p.m.; JV at 6 p.m.; and varsity at 7:30 p.m.

Softball clinics

Jackie Cornelius-Bedel, Oak Hills varsity coach and director of softball operations at Sports of all Sorts, and her staff, will conduct the sixth-annual Winter Softball Skills Clinic at Oak Hills High School Gym, 3200 Ebenezer Road. The clinic will be run by current and former college and professional players and coaches to ensure that each player receives the highest quality instruction available in the area. Players will work in small groups with multiple station rotation so that every player receives individualized instruction regardless of their ability. Clinics are open to all Cincinnati area girls. Both beginners and more advanced players will benefit from these clinics. Parents and coaches are welcome to come and watch. Clinics being offered include: » Saturday, Feb 2 – Winter Skills Clinic, offense (covers all areas of hitting, bunting, slapping, base-running) » Sat, Feb 16 – Winter Skills Clinic, defense (drills for both infielders and outfielders, pitching and catching drills also available) Second through sixth grades are scheduled for 1:30-3:30 p.m. each day. Grades seven to 12 are 4-6 p.m. each day. Cost is $35 per session; two sessions are $30 each. Registration can be downloaded form www.oakhillssoftball.com. For questions, e-mail oakhillssoftball@gmail.com or call 703-6109.

Coaches clinic

La Salle High School will have its fourth-annual Youth Baseball Coaches Clinic with two former professional baseball players: La Salle graduate and new varsity pitching coach Sam McConnell and Marlon Styles Sr. Athletic directors, baseball coordinators and coaches are invited to attend the clinic from 1 to 4:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, at the school’s gym at 3091 North Bend Road, Green Township. Cost is $10 per coach. McConnell is among the newest additions to the La Salle Athletic Hall of Fame. He was named All-GCL in baseball in 1993. He was All-GCL and AllCity as he led La Salle to the GCL Championship in 1994. He also pitched a no-hitter that year. McConnell earned a baseball scholarship to Ball State University, and pitched for three Major League Baseball organizations, including the Atlanta Braves, over a 10-year career. An Aiken High School product, Styles was a Cincinnati Reds fifth-round draft choice and played for its affiliates. He is active in the Reds’ Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program that provides inner-city youth an opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of baseball. Fourth-year head varsity coach Joe Voegele and other Lancer coaches will be on hand to assist at the Feb. 10 clinic. They include varsity coach Art Bellamy, junior varsity coaches Joe Schmetzer, Chris Dooros and David Middendorf, and freshmen coaches Keith Ruter and Joe Andrews. To register or for information, call Voegele at 741-4353. In the event of questionable weather on Feb. 10, participants may call 588-6607.

Youth football

Oak Hills Youth Football is hosting a special camp Feb. 16 from 1-3 p.m. designed to introduce your child to football. The event is for pre-school and kindergarten students only with a cost of $10. For more in-

formation, you can visit www.oakhillsathletics.org.

College football OhioCollegeFootball.com has named College of Mount St. Joseph running back James Clay, who led the Lions and the nation with 2,124 rushing yards and added 23 touchdowns, the All-Ohio Division III Offensive Player of the Year. Clay was also selected to the OFC.com offensive first team. Junior offensive lineman Phil Wiehe was chosen to the third team.

Hall of Fame The 10th Annual Association of West High Alumni Athletes Hall of Honor Dinner will take place March 20 at The Meadows. Gene Ruehlmann, class of 1943, will be the guest speaker at the event that will induct five new members into the hall. Those being honored are John Botuchis (class of ’49), Bob Shimizu (’57), Carole GudgeonLemen (’58), Dave Heiss (’66) and Chris “Goose” Givens (’83). For more information, contact AWHAA President Bill Rothan at 748-7874 or wdr51@live.com

Indoor soccer camp

Rivers Edge Indoor Sports is partnering with Bill Spraul and his trainers from Cincinnati West Soccer Club in doing an indoor soccer camp 11 a.m. to noon, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3 and March 10. The focus will be on both technical and tactical skill training. The camp is for ages 7-14 and is $60, which includes a camp T-shirt. Call 264-1775, visit riversedgeindoor.com, or e-mail chrism@ riversedgeindoor.com. Registration deadline is Feb. 10.

Registration

Price Hill baseball registration dates are: Thursday, Jan 31, at Dunham Recreation Center; and 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb 2, at Carson Elementary. For questions, call 731-3048 or e-mail pricehillphoenix@gmail.com. CE-0000541097

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Community awareness is a strength Community awareness. Regardless of your opinion on the Cheviot garbage fee, staying abreast of community developments is important. A great majority of the business owners in the Cheviot business district do not live in Cheviot. Therefore they did not get to vote on an issue that will directly affect their financial well being and service. I’d venture to say that most business owners are unaware of the current situation. And that is a shame. The strength of any business district, guild, organiza-

tion or association comes from participation. Participation develops awareness and when you are aware you get to know Guest your neighcolumnist COMMUNITY PRESS bors. And when you GUEST COLUMNIST know your neighbors you develop connections. With connections you gain exposure which lends itself to opening business opportunities. But, you

have to start from the beginning. And, that is participation. The CWCA (Cheviot Westwood Community Association) meets monthly where we hear from city officials on current happenings. Our ongoing projects include: food distribution to the needy during the holidays, and the annual Outstanding Young Citizens Banquet for junior high students in the spring. And, of course, we constantly work on creating a Westfest that works for the betterment of the community. These meetings also

provide networking for your business and your residential neighbors. We meet the third Wednesday of each month and meetings generally last one hour. Our meeting locations vary so we can learn more about our neighbors. If your business would like to host a meeting or if you want to attend call me at 661-1400. The city has adopted the line “Big City Spirit, Small Town Charm.” The word “charm” means “appeal and lure”. I hope people stop and ask, how we are charming, and where is the appeal? What

lures people to shop and live here? And, by asking the questions we continue to explore answers. So, if you wonder what’s going on that you missed or, what’s going to happen that you should be aware of; I say “get involved.” I hope to see you at our next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. at the Drama Workshop. Ray Kroner is owner of Kroner Dry Cleaners and president of the Cheviot Westwood Community Association.

Gamble has close Murals bring memories ties to West Side Before the Civil War, Cincinnati was one of the wealthiest and fastest-growing cities the Industrial Revolution produced. During that time many immigrants came to Cincinnati to make their fortunes. William Proctor was one of them. He was born in England in 1801. As a boy, he apprenticed himself to a general store where he dipped candles. Later in London he opened his own shop, but the day it opened, it was robbed leaving him $8,000 debt. Determined to pay his debt he made Betty a decision to Kamuf COMMUNITY PRESS join his friend WilGUEST COLUMNIST liam Hooper in Cincinnati. Proctor and his wife boarded a boat and were faced with bad food, stormy seas, and ship sickness. They arrived in Cincinnati in 1830, but Mrs. Proctor became ill and died a few months later. William Proctor, determined to pay his debt, worked in a bank during the day and at night he dipped and sold candles. Eventually he married Olivia Norris and they had 10 children. James Gamble also came to Cincinnati with his family from Dublin, Ireland, after his father was forced from his lands after the Napoleonic Wars. In 1819, the family came down the Ohio River on a flatboat, headed for Illinois, but James became violently ill and he stopped in Cincinnati to recover. By the time James recovered, the family had opened a nursery on Fifth Street and decided to stay. Then the 16-year-old apprenticed himself to a Mr. Bell, who was manufacturing soap where St. Xavier Church is today. In 1828, he set up his own soap business at Water Street and Central Avenue. In 1833, he married Irish-born Elizabeth Norris and they had nine children. Now both Gamble and Proctor were married to Norris women and were competing for the same pig fat. Father-in-law Alexander Norris saw the competition for the same raw materials and suggested they go in business

together. In 1837, they signed a partnership agreement and the Procter & Gamble Co. began. They had $7,192.24, and the nation was in a panic and depression, but the company survived. Gamble’s son James N. Gamble eventually became vice president of Procter & Gamble. He was the chemist who created Ivory soap in 1879. It was strong enough to clean laundry, but gentle enough for bathing and it transform the company from a local to a national company. During the Civil War, the company supplied the Union Army with soap and candles and introduced soldiers from all over the country to Proctor and Gamble products. A fire destroyed the manufacturing plant in Mohawk, so James built Ivorydale in 1888. He hired Thomas Edison to create a communication device to connect the plant with the main office. James married Margaret Penrose of Ireland in 1862. The couple built a two story Queen Ann house at 2918 Werk Road in Westwood in 1875. James Norris Gamble died in his sleep on July 2, 1932. During his lifetime he donated large sums of money to various charities, and endowed Christ Hospital. When his grandson James Nippert died he endowed Nippert Stadium at the University of Cincinnati in his honor. In Westwood he served as the last mayor when it was annexed into the city. When the Cincinnati & Westwood Railroad failed, he resurrected it. He was active in building the Westwood Town Hall and Westwood School. He also endowed the Westwood Methodist Church, owned the first telephone and the first concrete sidewalk was in front of his house. Today his beautiful residence on Werk Road is in danger of being demolished by the Greenacres Foundation. Cincinnati Preservation Association and the neighborhood are aggressively trying to save it. You can check its status by doing a Google search on Save the James Gamble House. Betty Kamuf is a winner of Griffin Yeatman Award for Historical Preservation. She lives in Sayler Park. You can email her at westnews@communitypress.com.

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Until recently with the discovery of old fire murals in what was once an old pumping station depicting the early methods of firefighting few residents of the city were aware in years past where their call terminated when they called the fire department for assistance. There was a reason for this location. In the early years of the city a pioneer wishing to report their house on fire had to run to a location near the river, climb a ladder, and beat on a big drum and holler as loud as they could the location of the house which was on fire. As the Larry Schmolt city grew this COMMUNITY PRESS method proved not to GUEST COLUMNIST efficient. Thus a fire tower was located on the top of the tallest building in town, which at that time was no more than three stories. A watchman set day and night and looked out over the city. If he saw what he thought was a building on fire he rang a giant bell which was mounted on the building. The firemen hearing the bell came out of their houses and looked to the fire tower, the watchman would send up a number of flags to indicate the section of the city he saw the fire in; if at night he would elevate a series of lanterns.

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As the city grew this method also proved not efficient. With the invention of the telegraph it was now possible to send a series of electrical impulses over wires. A central fire tower was located usually in the center of the city with wires running from various locations from throughout the city and a fire box was placed at various locations. Now when one had a fire they went to the nearest fire box and pulled the lever; this would then send a series of electrical impulses to the fire tower, allowing them to know from what location the person was

signaling a fire. As said, many of these fire towers were located in the center of the city many times in buildings such as the City Hall and the like. Many major cities were faced with very serious fires such as the great Chicago fire where many blocks were being destroyed and in some cases the fire tower was a victim of the fire. To prevent this from happening under the advice of the fire underwriters it was advised that these fire towers be moved to location that would not be in the path of fires, it was suggested that a park would be the best location. In the early 1930s with the help of the government WPA program many were moved – New York’s to Central Park, Chicago’s to Grant Park and Cincinnati’s to Eden Park. What better location to be out of the danger of a fire. Cincinnati was not using the building for a pump house anymore so it made an ideal location not only for the fire tower but also the police which they designated as Station X It is amazing to think in years gone by they could always find a use for a building . In today’s world the cry goes out, “tear it down” and to think that even now their is a use for it as a brew pub.

Larry Schmolt, now retired, was a firefighter for more than 30 years and has been a tour guide at the Cincinnati Fire Museum.

College job led to library job How many of us have the good fortune of falling into a rewarding and enjoyable career during our freshman year in college? That’s exactly what happened to me when I started my 25-plus year career with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County as a student assistant at the Overlook Branch (now Covedale) in 1986. Growing up in Covedale I was a frequent visitor to the Overlook Branch and several other libraries, never imagining that I would work there – eventually even becoming a librarian. Who would have guessed that my part-time college student job would turn into a lifelong passion and commitment! For the past 13 years, my service has focused exclusively on “West Side” branches, including as a children’s librarian at Monfort

Heights and Harrison, then as Harrison Branch Manager, and now regional manager for the entire west Maria Sferra region of branches in COMMUNITY PRESS GUEST Hamilton COLUMNIST County. As regional manager, I will be regularly visiting and actively involved with 17 locations (Cheviot, College Hill, Covedale, Delhi, Elmwood Place, Forest Park, Green Township, Greenhills, Groesbeck, Harrison, Miami Township, Monfort Heights, Mount Healthy, North Central, Northside, Westwood, and Wyoming), ensuring that service needs are met in those communities. Together with branch staff, we will work

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towards the following goals for all locations: » A well-rounded collection of materials and resources in a variety of formats (including eBooks, downloadable music, and soon digital magazines). » Technology equipment and training that is responsive to ever-changing devices and capabilities. The library I know today is certainly different than the one I remember using as a child and teenager. If you haven’t visited your local library branch in a while, I encourage you to do so and see what new things are there for you. Maria Sferra is the service operations regional manager for the West Region at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

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IN THE HALLWAYS St. Catharine’s powerful pens St. Catharine of Siena School competed in the District Power of the Pen Tournament that was Saturday, Dec. 8, at Goshen Middle School. Twelve team members, along with two alternates, were among a total of 176 students from 17 schools who wrote stories in this writing competition. St. Catharine writers were very successful, with their seventh-grade team placing third and their eighth-grade team placing

Carrying donated food at St. Al’s headed to Manna Outreach are, from left, Kevin Sullivan, David Henderer and Hunter Wullenweber. THANKS TO MARGEE GARBSCH

second overall. Seventh-grader Emily Driehaus placed second individually and won a Best of Round Award for one of her stories, and eighthgrader Emily Corso came in ninth place individually. St. Catharine’s entire seventh-grade team and five members of its eighth-grade team qualified to compete at the regional tournament which will be at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts Feb. 23.

Seventh-grade team memebrs are, front from left, Millie Poehner, Alexis Rueve, Emily Driehaus and Adam Hammann; back from left, Luke Mastruserio, Marin Berlon and Danny Spetz. PROVIDED

St. Al’s collects food

Seventh-grade drive judged a success

he seventh-grade class at St. Aloysius Gonzaga School in Bridgetown held a successful canned food drive in October that resulted in almost 500 cans, boxes and packages of food collected for the hungry. The canned food drive was held to mark World Food Day which is observed annually to increase awareness, understanding and action to alleviate global hunger. The students’ efforts helped them learn that hunger is not just an issue in distant, developing countries but can be very close to home. The students promoted the food drive with posters, announcements and articles. They collected all the food donations from students and parishioners before bagging and delivering the food to Man-

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Eighth-grade team members are, from left, Katie Murphy, Olivia Dillamn, Jessica Wedig, Samantha Baxter, Emily Corso, Bryce Rao and Collin Scheiner. PROVIDED

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Sorting bags of food at Manna Outreach are, from left, Abbey Stahl, Hunter Wullenweber and Grace Garbsch. THANKS TO MARGEE GARBSCH

na Outreach food pantry in Price Hill where they sorted the food and stocked shelves. As one seventh grader explained, “Our school loves to

help with the food drive because we know helping others is the right thing to do. We are happy knowing that people who need the food will be fed.”

McAuley High School physics teacher Lisa Nissen and her classes worked on a lab that not only served to educate students in the laws of physics, but feed the hungry at the same time. During the week of Thanksgiving, students discussed the physics of rotational energy and rolling objects. Each student brought in a can to race and a tournament was held to find the fastest and slowest rollers. Champions of all three classes were crowned: Junior Bradie Anderson had the fastest can, a can of chicken broth, while Desi Dick was slowest with a small can of chilies. All the cans were donated to Christ’s Community Food Pantry along with the 34 Thanksgiving dinner baskets donated by the entire school. Seniors Katie Muench, left, and Alexis Bierbaum stand with their cans. PROVIDED.

McAuley High School’s 30th club, and the newest extra-curricular club is called Women of Diversity. The club was started by six students and is moderated by Laurel Chambers and Ted Ward. The purpose of this club, which meets on Fridays after school, is to promote awareness of different cultures, different traditions, and different ethnicities. Some planned activities of this new endeavor include: an international Christmas dinner, book discussions, guest speakers, dancing, making jewelry and other crafts, planning a Black History month activity, and attending diversity events outside McAuley. Four of the six students who are leaders in the club are, from left, Brittany Stephens, Brielle Stephens, Alycia Cox and Tiffany Turley. THANKS TO KATHY DIETRICH

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, JAN. 31

FRIDAY, FEB. 15

On Stage - Theater

Exercise Classes

Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Part three of Neil Simon’s acclaimed autobiographical work. $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $45 per month. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park.

Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Cheviot United Methodist Church, Free. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

Youth Sports Instructional Basketball, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sayler Park Community Center, 6720 Home City Ave., Classes are introduction to basketball skills presented in informative, fun and healthy way. Kindergartensecond grade. $10, plus $2 membership. Through Feb. 28. 941-0102; www.cincyrec.org. Sayler Park.

Health / Wellness Free Hearing Screenings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Place for Better Hearing, Free. Reservations required. 922-0123; www.hearingbetter.net. Green Township.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

FRIDAY, FEB. 1 Exercise Classes FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, 6720 Home City Ave., Full-body workout consisting of weights, cardio and core work. All ages and abilities welcome. $45 per month. Presented by FitChixx. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park.

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. Presented by Lettuce Eat Well. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Exercise Classes Spinning, 9-10 a.m., Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Racquetball Center. Group cycling workout. Ages 14-99. $8-$10. Presented by SpinFit LLC. Through June 29. 451-4920; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill. The Traveling Jekyll and Hyde Show, 7 p.m., Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Tells story of tiny touring theatre valiantly attempting to tell story of infamous scientist who learns to split his good side from his evil one. Ages 6-12. Benefits The Drama Workshop. $5. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 5988303; www.thedramaworkshop.org. Cheviot.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 16 Exercise Classes Suzanne Blunk, Phillip Ray Guevara, Margaret Ivey and Heather Petersen star in “The Travelling Jekyll and Hyde Show,” a Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's Off the Hill production, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. The show tells story of tiny touring theater group trying to tell story of infamous scientist who learns to split his good side from his evil one. The show is aimed at children ages Ages 6-12. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 598-8303 or visit www.thedramaworkshop.org. THANKS TO TONY ARRASMITH & ASSOCIATES. Glenmore Ave., The audition will consist of cold reads from the script. No appointments are necessary. If available, please bring head shot and resume. For questions, contact producer Mary Stone at maryinnyc@yahoo.com. Callbacks will be held on February 8th, if necessary. Free. Presented by The Drama Workshop. Through Feb. 6. 598-8303; www.thedramaworkshop.org. Cheviot.

Exercise Classes Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Class, 6-7 p.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Rookie introduction of a progression of pranayanma (breathing tech), focus of gaze (drishti) and asanas (postures) leading to a unique practice for each participant. $30 for fiveclass pass. Presented by Yoga by Marietta. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township. FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $45 per month. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park. Spinning, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Western Sports Mall, $8-$10. 4514920; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

Health / Wellness Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems, 11 a.m.-noon, Miami Township Senior Center, 8 North Miami Ave., Information on acid reflux, hiatal hernias, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Free. Presented by Foundation for Wellness Professionals. 941-0378. Cleves.

Prom Dress Exchange/Sale, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church, 4551 Delhi Road, O’Connor Hall. Drop off gently worn dresses 9-11 a.m. $7 donation for every dress brought in to sell. Sale is 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Benefits FORCE, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. Free. Presented by FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. 471-7741; www.facingourrisk.org/cincinnati. Delhi Township.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5

SUNDAY, FEB. 3

Barefoot in the Park, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glenmore Playhouse, Free. 598-8303; www.thedramaworkshop.org. Cheviot.

Education Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, 7-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, 3420 Glenmore Ave., Buyer Beware. Learn to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and more. Price is per household for lifetime membership. $99. Registration required. 922-7897; www.daveramsey.com/fpu/preview. Cheviot.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

MONDAY, FEB. 4 Auditions Barefoot in the Park, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Glenmore Playhouse, 3716

Exercise Classes Faith-Based Yoga, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, 3420 Glenmore Ave., Second Floor Green Room. Faith-based yoga class open to all levels. Free, donations requested. 295-5226; www.tailoredfitonline.com. Cheviot.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 Auditions

Dance Classes Dance Class, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Douce Dance Studio, 3772 Shady Lane, Dance instructions. Ages 2 1/2-adult. Tap, ballet, jazz/hiphop, gymnastics, baton twirling. $25 monthly. Registration required. 941-0202. North Bend.

Education Boating Skills & Seamanship Course, 7-9 p.m., Diamond Oaks Career Development Campus, 6375 Harrison Ave., Continues through May 8. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 13-week class for boat operators. $40. Registration required. Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. 742-4699; www.cgaux.org. Dent.

Exercise Classes FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler

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Religious - Community Wednesday Night Solutions, 7-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, 3420 Glenmore Ave., Weekly interactive DVD presentation hosted by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Variety of topics addressing everyday issues such as communication, conflict and more. 922-7897; www.cloudtownsend.com/ resources/solutions. Cheviot.

Support Groups Western Hills Job Search Satellite Group, 9-11 a.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave., Community members welcome to learn from and support each other in job-seeking process. Speakers present valuable content about latest in electronic resumes, LinkedIn, effective networking, interview skills, available funding and community resources. Group members provide support and accountability to one another during this stressful time. Free. 6089359. Westwood.

THURSDAY, FEB. 7 On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Youth Sports Instructional Basketball, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $10, plus $2 membership. 941-0102; www.cincyrec.org. Sayler Park.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Exercise Classes FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $45 per month. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park.

Farmers Market Lettuce Eat Well Winter Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Cheviot United Methodist Church, Free. 661-1792; www.lewfm.org. Cheviot.

Music - Blues Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, $4. 251-7977. Riverside.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Exercise Classes Spinning, 9-10 a.m., Western Sports Mall, $8-$10. 451-4920; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

Music - Benefits Diamonds and Denim 2, 7-11 p.m., Seton High School, 3901 Glenway Ave., Music by Forever Diamond, Neil Diamond tribute band. Cash bar. Baskets, raffles and split-the-pot. Ages 21 and up. Benefits BeauVita. $30. Reservations required. Presented by BeauVita. 574-8777; www.beauvita.org. West Price Hill.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SUNDAY, FEB. 10 Education Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, 7-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, The Role of Insurance. $99. Registration required. 922-7897; www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ preview. Cheviot.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Your Energy, Vitality and Youth, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Renaissance West, 5156 North Bend Crossing, Learn to take better care of health and about benefits of maintenance care. Topics: how exercise and nutrition play a role in contributing to living a long, healthy life; simple solutions to health that can be fit into one’s life. For seniors. Free. Presented by Foundation for Wellness Professionals. 9410378. Monfort Heights.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12 Exercise Classes Faith-Based Yoga, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, Free, donations requested. 295-5226; www.tailoredfitonline.com. Cheviot.

Health / Wellness Free Hearing Screenings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Place for Better Hearing, 3302 Westbourne Drive, Free. Reservations required. 922-0123; www.hearingbetter.net. Green Township.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 Dance Classes Dance Class, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Douce Dance Studio, $25 monthly. Registration required. 941-0202. North Bend.

Exercise Classes FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $45 per month. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park.

Health / Wellness Free Hearing Screenings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Place for Better Hearing, Free. Reservations required. 922-0123; www.hearingbetter.net. Green Township.

Religious - Community Wednesday Night Solutions, 7-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, 922-7897; www.cloudtownsend.com/resources/solutions. Cheviot.

Spinning, 9-10 a.m., Western Sports Mall, $8-$10. 451-4920; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

Health / Wellness Free Hearing Screenings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Place for Better Hearing, Free. Reservations required. 922-0123; www.hearingbetter.net. Green Township.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 8 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SUNDAY, FEB. 17 Education Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, 7-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, Retirement and College Planning. $99. Registration required. 922-7897; www.daveramsey.com/fpu/preview. Cheviot.

Holiday - Valentine’s Day A Sinatra Valentine, 4-8 p.m., Willie’s Sports Cafe, 6380 Glenway Ave., Music of Frank Sinatra by Matt Snow. Drink specials. Free. 922-3377; www.willieswesternhills.com. Green Township.

On Stage - Theater Broadway Bound, 2 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

MONDAY, FEB. 18 Exercise Classes FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $45 per month. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park. Spinning, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Western Sports Mall, $8-$10. 4514920; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

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Faith-Based Yoga, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, Free, donations requested. 295-5226; www.tailoredfitonline.com. Cheviot.

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A Transformed Life, 1-4 p.m., Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, 5900 Delhi Road, Motherhouse. Provides context within which to understand both the challenges and the blessings of our journey of seeking God and living in a more contemplative way. $50. Registration required. Through March 10. 347-5449. Delhi Township.

Western Hills Job Search Satellite Group, 9-11 a.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, Free. 608-9359. Westwood.

Pioneer Antique & Hobby Association Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road, Mulberry Room. Guests welcome. Presented by Pioneer Antique & Hobby Association. 451-4822. Green Township.

MONDAY, FEB. 11 Exercise Classes Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Class, 6-7 p.m., EarthConnection, $30 for five-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township. FitChixx, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $45 per month. 205-9772; www.fitchixx.com. Sayler Park. Spinning, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Western Sports Mall, $8-$10. 4514920; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 14 Health / Wellness Free Hearing Screenings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Place for Better Hearing, Free. Reservations required. 922-0123; www.hearingbetter.net. Green Township.

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Youth Sports Instructional Basketball, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sayler Park Community Center, $10, plus $2 membership. 941-0102; www.cincyrec.org. Sayler Park.

Dance Class, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Douce Dance Studio, $25 monthly. Registration required. 941-0202. North Bend.

Religious - Community Wednesday Night Solutions, 7-8:30 p.m., Vineyard Westside Church, 922-7897; www.cloudtownsend.com/resources/solutions. Cheviot.

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‘Cooking Provost’ shares his barbecue sauce recipe I met Larry Johnson, aka the Cooking Provost, through my son Jason. Jason and Larry work at University of Cincinnati. Jason teaches electrical engineering and does research; Larry is provost, second in command behind the president. “Larry is one fantastic cook,” Jason told me. When I chatted Rita with Larry, Heikenfeld I found out just how RITA’S KITCHEN important education, food, family and friends are to him. Larry grew up on the south side of Chicago and came from humble beginnings. His generation, like mine, was first to graduate college. Larry grew up cooking for his brothers while his parents worked. “Dad trained all four of us boys to be entrepreneurs who make a difference,” he said.

Larry worked in restaurants starting at age 12. His educational journey brought him to Cincinnati, and he’s still making a difference through his work and, interestingly enough, his cooking, both at home for his wife and kids, and at UC. Larry cooks from scratch and preserves jars and jars of food. He’s legendary for bringing staff and students together through quarterly foodie events. Last fall he made 400 pounds of potato salad and slaw for a barbecue event. This is his way of team building. By bringing students and staff together to share his food, camaraderie abounds everyone starts out on a trustful, friendly footing. Larry is a spontaneous and generous cook, and shares his Findlay Market award-winning barbecue sauce today. Wouldn’t this be delish brushed over a big slab of ribs for the Super Bowl!

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Larry Johnson, provost at the University of Cincinnati, preserves jars of food he cooks from scratch. THANKS TO LARRY JOHNSON.

Bubba/Larry Johnson’s barbecue sauce 30 oz. ketchup 60 oz. tomato sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder seasoning 1 ⁄2 cup Frank’s RedHot cayenne pepper sauce 1 ⁄2 cup raspberry or apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons cumin 4 cups packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

Larry’s words of wisdom: “When I make something I try to understand the ‘theory’ of the dish so I don’t follow recipes closely. Rather, I understand what makes the essence of the dish I am trying to create and I adjust components to accommodate what I am trying to create to make something unique. In this recipe I’m trying to make barbecue sauce that is tangy, sweet, with a little bite and unique flavors. The ketchup and vinegar provides tang. The dark brown sugar provides sweetness, and using dark brown sugar provides a richness you won’t get from other sweeteners. The heat and unique flavors come from hot sauce and spices. Finally, garlic adds a component not usually found in barbecue sauces. Adjust proportions to meet your tastes. Once you have mixed all ingredients together and let simmer on the stove under slow

heat for two to three hours, the sauce gets thicker and flavors all meld into a rich sauce. As it simmers, stir periodically or sugar in sauce will burn, but if it burns a little all is not lost, you’ll just have a nice, smoky flavor.”

turn. Continue to roast just until shrimp are opaque and firm, another couple of minutes. Don’t overcook as residual heat will continue to cook them. Season and sprinkle with parsley. Chill at least two hours before serving.

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Roasting keeps every bit of flavor right in the shrimp. A Super Bowl fave at our house. 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), shells peeled, deveined, tails left on 1 generous tablespoon minced garlic Olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Palmful of fresh minced parsley

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Check out my blog for this “American table” heirloom recipe. Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Find her blog online at Cincinnati.Com/blogs. Email her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line.

Library branches hosting Valentine Day fun activities tines Collection. If you can’t make it downtown to the Main Library, visit the digital Victorian valentine collection at http://tinyurl.com/ b5wh6bp. From the website you can select and send one of the digital cards with a personal message to someone for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day activities at area branches: » Valentine Heart Extravaganza: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 4 p.m. – Play a giant heart matching game in teams featuring Marc Brown’s “Arthur” characters, and make valentines for your family and friends from hearts of all sizes and other craft materials from our Valentine Craft Closet. For children. Cheviot Branch, 3711

Robb Ave., 513- 369-6015. » Make-and-Take Valentines: Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. – The library has everything you need to make cards and crafts for your special Valentine. For ages 6-11 years old. Covedale Branch, 4980 Glenway Ave., 513-3694460. » Make-and-Take Valentine’s Day Card: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. – Create a unique, homemade Valentine’s card for a special friend or family member. Materials provided by us,

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Valentine to a family evening of stories, crafts, and fun. Especially for families with kids ages 3-6 years old. Covedale Branch, 4980 Glenway Ave., 513-369-4460 Call the Main Library at 513-369-6900 or your local Library branch. Visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org .

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Red may be the color of love, but it’s also the color of your library card from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Use it this year to create your own special Valentine’s Day gift or to send an old-fashioned card to your modern-day sweetheart. Plus, be sure to visit the display of antique Victorian valentines on display at the Main Library. Visitors to the Main Library, 800 Vine St., can view the Victorian valentines that are on display in cases by the elevators on the second and third floors of the South Building. Valentine photos are of cards in the public library’s Victorian Valen-

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Heart disease can cause hearing loss Is it really possible to listen with your heart? We hear with our ears and process speech and language in our brains, so what does the heart have to do with it? Heart disease damages hearing. Hearing loss happens 54 percent more often in people with heart disease than in the general population. This is because the inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow. Inadequate blood flow and consequent trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Researchers at Harvard University believe the hearing nerves are so fragile that the ears are likely the first organs damaged by cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the

No. 1 killer in the United States. While this risk is widely known and many people – not all DeWine – take appropriate steps to deal with this threat, there is very little awareness of the growing body of research which indicates that an individual’s hearing health and cardiovascular health frequently correspond. Dealing fully with heart disease means a hearing check is also in order. The Place for Better Hearing is participating in American Heart Month by offering free hearing screenings throughout February.

“It’s an opportunity to highlight the connection that heart health has on hearing health and to empower people with that knowledge. People with heart disease should not have to contend with the additional stress that untreated hearing loss takes on their quality of life,” explained Laurie DeWine, doctor of audiology. “We are raising awareness of the threat that heart disease poses and the connection between cardiovascular health and hearing health,” added audiologist Stefanie Godbey. If you are at risk for heart disease or have heart disease, get a free hearing check at The Place for Better Hearing. Call 513-922-0123 for an appointment.

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Lemon Law also applies to leases Do you know what rights you have if the new vehicle you lease suddenly starts having major problems? An area man took his vehicle back to the dealership several times – for more than a year – but complains the problem never went away. George Spinner of Pleasant Ridge said he leased his new vehicle at the end of 2011. Although he loved the car’s styling and interior he soon had problems with stalling. “The car started dying at stop lights or if you stopped in traffic. It also would hesitate and lose power. Sometimes it wouldn’t go above 3,000 RPMs or 25 miles an hour,” Spinner said. Spinner took the car to his dealership several times and, although parts were replaced, the dealer could not reproduce the problems. “The car produced no computer codes. Occasionally it would do all those things, but they were inconsistent. You could drive for a week and it’ll be fine and then, all of a sudden, it would do it three or four times a day,” Spinner said. Over a period of several months the dealership replaced several fuel sensors

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DEATHS Eunice Brown

Mary Bischoff Alexander, 76, died Jan. 19. She was a vocal instructor and assistant director of the Elder High School Glee Club. She was a Girl Scout leader and volunteered with the Cincinnati Ballet. Survived by husband Alan Alexander; children Lisa (Mike) Reilly, Angela (Mike) Nalley, Margaret, Kevin (Lynn), Tom (Cindy), Steve (Heather) Alexander Alexander; grandchildren Tim, Brian, Dan, Erin, Cameron, Tanner, Amy, Kimberly, Kelly, Jimmy, Julie, Ben, Andy; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Jimmy Alexander. Services were Jan. 25 at Our Lady of Victory. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Eunice Pfirrmann Brown, 76, Green Township, died Jan. 18. She was a homemaker. Survived by children Bill (Janet), Steve (Sharon), Terry (Janice), Greg (Teresa) Brown; grandchildren Colleen (Doug), Nick (Kelly), Nicole (Todd), Billy, Amanda, Lori, Justin, Jared, Dan, Patrick, Austin, David Brown; great-grandchildren Molly, Rylee, Kylee, Bailey, Luke, Nathan. Preceded in death by husband Brown William Brown, siblings Ron Pfirrmann, Vivian Harmeyer. Services were Jan. 23 at St. Jude Church. Arrangements by Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Special Olympics of Hamilton County, 4790 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 206, Cincinnati, OH 45227.

Florence Applegate Florence Applegate, 88, Cheviot, died Jan. 20. Survived by son Charles (late Bev) Zeek; grandchildren Tonja (Doug) Armstrong, Tracy (Brian) Beiting, Wayne (Brie Huddelston) Zeek; greatgrandchildren Danielle, David Dinkins, Charles Armstrong, Madison, Hannah, Emma, Brian Beiting; greatApplegate great-grandchildren Nevaeh, Preston, Jackson Dinkins, Paul Snowden, Severino Mumfrey II; siblings Mary Pfirrman, Eileen Daugherty, Ruth Wainscott, Margie Hines, Jo Ann Eckel. Preceded in death by siblings Robert, Dave Applegate, Carol Engel. Services were Jan. 26 at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lorna Armacost Lorna Milton Armacost, 81, Cleves, died Jan. 21. She was a manager in the dry cleaning industry. Survived by son Gregg Bennett; grandsons Antonio, Joseph Bennett; great-grandson Deacon Bennett; siblings Audrey Simmons, Kenneth Milton, Patricia Jackson. Preceded in death by husband James ArmaArmacost cost, parents Doris, Isaac Milton. Services were Jan. 25 at Maple Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Dennis George Funeral Home.

Laura Dolan Laura Cuozzo Dolan, 100, died Jan. 19. Survived by sisters Rose Brunner, Angela Costello; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Dolan husband Dominick Dolan, siblings Joseph Cuozzo, Jeanette Menchen, Mary Barbieux, Grace Richter, Carol Wilburn. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home.

Mary Elnan Mary Huber Elnan, 83, Miami Heights, died Jan. 22. She had worked as a Head Start teacher She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and the Three Rivers Swim Club, and had been a PTA President and Cub Scout leader. Survived by children Kathy (Scott) Hudson, Gary (Doris) Elnan, Jeanne (Dan) Sims; grandchildren Katie, Heather, James Hudson, Hannah, Mira Elnan, Lara, Michelle Sims. Preceded in Elnan death by husband Odin Elnan, parents George, Alma Huber, brothers George, Vernon, Michael Huber. Services were Jan. 27 at Dennis George Funeral Home. Memorials to: Christian Mission for Myanmar, Echo Church, P.O. Box 6067, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Margaret Flaig Margaret Wood Flaig, 95, Miami Township, died Jan. 19. Survived by children Rick (Mary), Kathy Ward, David (Judy)

ABOUT OBITUARIES Basic obituary information and a color photograph of your loved one is published without charge by The Community Press. Please call us at 853-6262 for a submission form. To publish a larger memorial tribute, call 242-4000 or pricing details. Flaig; grandchildren Brandon (Debbie), Ted Flaig, Jeffrey (Holly), Stacey Ward; greatgrandchildren Sophia Margaret, Eliot Flaig; brother Dick (Joyce) Wood; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Richard Flaig, sisters Chris (Bill) Lewis, Fuzzy (Jack) Morgan. Services were Jan. 22 at Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Neediest Kids of All, 312 Elm St., Suite 20, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Paul Gangloff Paul A. Gangloff, 79, Green Township, died Jan. 17. He was an electrician. Survived by wife Eileen Gangloff; children Karen (Bill) Graser, Paul (Janet) Gangloff, Monica (Art) Wells, Mary Lee (Terry) Boling; sisters Annette Mohrhaus, Alice Fischbach, Jane Denney, Betty Roy; grandchildren Gangloff Krista (Brian), Nicole (Scott), Joshua (Emily), Arty, Sarah (Josh), Brandie, Olivia, Haley, Mason, Muriel. Preceded in death by grandson David Gangloff, parents Al, Marie Gangloff, siblings Mary Ellen Smith, Robert, Albert Gangloff. Services were Jan. 21 at St. Joseph Church. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati,

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Lowell Griffith Sr. Lowell F. Griffith Sr., 72, died Jan. 16. He was owner of Lowell & S-Hair-Ins Hair Design. Survived by companion Sue Laughlin; children Melissa (Mike) Hausfeld, Lowell Griffith Jr.; grandson Michael Hausfeld; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Sharon Griffith. Services were Jan. 23 at Our Lady of Lourdes. ArGriffith rangements by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

Robert Hamilton Robert E. Lee Hamilton, 73, died Jan. 19. He was a machinist for Powell Valve. Survived by wife Margaret Hamilton; daughters Karen (Dave) Bollinger, Jackie (Tom) Riggs, Deborah Amrhein; grandchildren Amber, Cody Ochs, Eric

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Amrhein; sisters Betty (Paul) Nieheisel, Rita Spies; two greatgrandchildren. Services were Jan. 24 at Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693.

Byrd E. Knauber, 83, died Jan. 17. He was a dentist. Survived by daughter Marti (Tom) Schoenfeld; grandchildren Sarah Knauber, Emily (Colin) Crotty, Robert (Deborah), Nicholas (Lauren) Schoenfeld; greatgrandchildren Shane Knauber, Kendall, Cameron Crotty. Preceded in death by wife Janet Knauber, son David Knauber. Services were Jan. 21 at Knauber Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: The Salvation Army, 114 E. Central Ave., P.O. Box 596, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or Oak Hills Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 6233 Werk Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248.

Kenneth Harlow Kenneth Lee “Strap” Harlow, 76, died Jan. 22. Survived by children Michael (Chris), Pamela Harlow; sister-inlaw Mary Frances Harlow; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Sandra Harlow, grandson Cody Calahan. Services were Jan. 26 at Harlow Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home. Memorials to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Matthew Koppers Matthew David Koppers, 23, Green Township, died Jan. 18. He was deployed to Afghanistan and also to Haiti to help in hurricane relief efforts. Survived by parents Susan Koppers (Mike) Lambert, William Koppers; sisters Brittany (David) Schulte, Amanda

Georgia Isaacs Georgia Lay Isaacs, 55, died Jan. 20. Survived by husband James Isaacs Jr.; children Joseph Isaacs, Jessica (Chris) Helton; grandmother Jordan, Claudia, Augustine; sister Margie Hengge. Preceded in death by siblings Lois Carter, Linda Chavez, Cyrus Lay. Services were Jan. 26 at Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.

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DEATHS Continued from Page B5 Koppers; nephew Adam Schulte; grandparents Janet, John Lynch, Ginny Koppers; step-grandmother Audrey Lambert; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by grandfather Wilhelmus Koppers, step-grandfather John Lambert. Services were Jan. 22 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Wounded Warrior

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Joan McGuire Joan Elizabeth McGuire, 56, Cheviot, died Jan. 22. She taught art at Mother of Mercy High School for 34 years. Survived by siblings James, Andrew (Holly), Matthew McGuire, Ellen McGuire (J.B.) Conner, Gwen (late William) Slater; many

nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents James, Jane McGuire. Services were Jan. 25 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to: Joan McGuire Art Scholarship Fund, Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211.

Nicholas Miceli Nicholas Miceli, 92, died Jan. 22. Survived by children Dennis (Frances), Steven (Tina), Kevin

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Margaret Morgan Margaret Phillips Morgan, 93, died Jan. 21. She was a homemaker. Survived by sons Daryl (Kelly), Edward (Tina) Morgan; grandchildren Sean, Kate, Ben, Molly, Ryan, Evan, Erin; great-grandchildren Aidan, Charlie, Tony, Alex, Eidur. Preceded in Morgan death by husband Charles Morgan, son Charlie Boy Morgan, parents Edward, Irene Phillips, siblings William Phillips, Dorothy Becker. Services were Jan. 25 at St. William. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to: Msgr. Kennedy Scholarship Fund, St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

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Tammy Reed Smith, 51, Western Hills, died Jan. 14. She was a homemaker. Survived by husband William Smith; Smith children Nikia Reed, William Smith II; siblings James “Jimbo,” Randy (Yvonne), Tammy, Kimberly (Ted Smith) Reed, Patricia (Tom) Jones; grandchildren Destiny, Derrek Reed. Services were Jan. 18 at GumpHolt Funeral Home.

Joseph Sellmeyer Joseph W. “Baldy” Sellmeyer, 79, died Jan. 19. He was a dry wall installer. He was an Army veteran. Survived by siblings Marcella Wright, Robert Sellmeyer, Margaret “Sissy” Wetterich; Sellmeyer many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Frank, Helen Sellmeyer, siblings Frank, Elmer, Anthony Sellmeyer, Caroline “Tiny” Manzi, Mary Bratton. Services were Jan. 24 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Mary Sinnard Mary Strotman Sinnard, 82, died Jan. 21. Survived by children Linda (Gary) Willig, Kathie (Mark) Zoellner, Bob (Kim), Patrick (Kim), Jim (Maria) Sinnard; siblings Robert Strotman, Kathleen Hansbauer, Sinnard Margie Kinne, Patty Zepf; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Robert Sinnard, siblings Joseph Strotman, Judy Madigan. Services were Jan. 26 at Our Lady of Victory. Arrangements by

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DEATHS Continued from Page B6 Mohan; grandchildren Michelle “Mickie,” Chris, Jeff, Dan, Emily, Nollis, Adam, Laurie, Miranda, Melissa Wanninger, Ella Wanninger Myers, Erin Ernst Womble, Amy Ernst Jenkins, Tim, Mark, Elizabeth, Andrea Ernst, Eric, Kevin, Nathan Hadder, Julie Hadder Warner, Carrie, Maria, Jonathan McCarthy, Allie, Mitchell Mohan; great-grandchildren Aiden Ernst, Allison, Carson Hadder, Madison Jenkins, Aleicia, Zachary, Joshua, Alyssa, Kylie, Samara, Asher Wanninger, Wanninger Nathaniel, Rylan, Austin, Clay Warner, Karleigh, Keaton Womble; sisters-in-law Jackie, Angela Wanninger; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by great-granddaughter Ashleigh Hadder, sisters Laura May Liegibel, S.C, Rosemary Ell. Services were Jan. 26 at St. Teresa of Avila. Arrangements by Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Bayley, 990 Bayley Place Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45233-9967 or Seton High School, Development Office, 3901 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205.

Al Zeiser Alfred A. “Al” Zeiser, 84, died Jan. 16. Survived by children Steven (Lauri), Daniel (Lori) Zeiser, Mari Beth (Thomas) Koopman, Nancy (Kenny) Hale; grandchildren Thomas Jr., Andrew, Christopher, Kacey, Patrick, Steven, KathZeiser leen, Rachel, Jacob, Sarah; brothers Don, Andrew “Peach” Zeiser; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Doris Zeiser, nine siblings. Services were Jan. 25 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Sterner & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to Elder High School.

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domestic violence, 1787 Tuxworth Ave., Jan. 8. Eddie Henderson, born 1980, criminal trespassing, 2400 Harrison Ave., Jan. 8. David Brown, born 1965, assault, 4431 W. Eighth St., Jan. 9. David Holt, born 1984, assault, 4431 W. Eighth St., Jan. 9. Cervantee Wallace, born 1989, criminal trespassing, 2400 Harrison Ave., Jan. 9. Joanie A. Tscheiner, born 1978, juvenile enticement, 6169

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POLICE REPORTS Continued from Page B7 Glenway Ave., Jan. 9. Kia L. Bouldin, born 1976, criminal trespassing, 2400 Harrison Ave., Jan. 9. Gregory White, born 1955, aggravated menacing, 3433 Millrich Ave., Jan. 10. Marquila Mincey, born 1993, obstructing official business, 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 10. Quashawn Toler, born 1992, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, 2196 Queen City Ave., Jan. 10. Tristian Herron, born 1990, falsification, 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 10. Arthur Lee Pennington, born 1979, drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia, 4210 Glenway Ave., Jan. 11. Elbert Stidham, born 1950, obstructing official business, 3959 W. Eighth St., Jan. 11. Billy Hall, born 1987, drug abuse, possession of drug abuse instruments, 3345 Epworth Ave., Jan. 11. Sarah R. Sherman, born 1987, forgery, 3287 Werk Road, Jan. 11.

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Money stolen from wallet inside vehicle at 5715 Scarborough Drive, Dec. 14. Money stolen from home at 6018 Flyer Drive, Dec. 15. Copper lines stolen from seven air conditioning units at condominium complex at 4213 Victorian Green Drive, Dec. 15. Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 5998 Cottontail Court, Dec. 15. Two heat pumps stolen from apartment building at 3975 School Section Road, Dec. 16. Roll of copper piping, four extension cords and a knife stolen from home at 5439 Haft Road, Dec. 16. Smoker grill stolen from home’s porch at 3245 Bridgestone, Dec. 16. Tailgate stolen from vehicle at 6504 Glenway Ave., Dec. 16. Copper stolen from air conditioning unit at condominium at 4213 Victorian Green Drive, Dec. 16. Cellphone stolen from victim at Gabriel Brothers at 5750 Harrison Ave., Dec. 16. Fire pit stolen from home’s back yard at 5868 Calmhaven, Dec. 17. Copper stolen from air conditioning unit at condominium at 4213 Victorian Green Drive, Dec. 17. Copper stolen from air conditioning unit at condominium at 4211 Victorian Green Drive, Dec. 17. Two televisions stolen from Sam’s Club at 5375 North Bend Road, Dec. 17. Four suspects stole several toys from Toys R Us at 6251 Glenway Ave., Dec. 18. Pair of sunglasses stolen from vehicle at 5606 Hickory Ridge Lane, Dec. 18. Money stolen from one vehicle, and a casserole dish and infant clothing stolen from second vehicle at 5568 Hickory Ridge Lane, Dec. 18. Credit card and driver’s license stolen from wallet inside vehicle at 3862 Lincoln Road, Dec. 18. Laptop computer, printer and cellphone stolen from one vehicle; and a car stereo stolen from second vehicle at 5612 Hickory Ridge Lane, Dec. 18. Pocket knife stolen from vehicle at 4478 Running Fawn Drive, Dec. 18. Desktop computer stolen from vehicle at 5574 Seville Court, Dec. 18. Ring stolen from victim at Hildebrand Nursing Home at 4320 Bridgetown Road, Dec. 18. Money stolen from two vehicles at 4101 Turf Lane, Dec. 19. Air conditioning unit stolen from home at 4365 Homelawn Ave., Dec. 19. Pair of sunglasses stolen from vehicle at 4230 Victorian Green, Dec. 19. Two air conditioning units stolen from condominium building at 3947 School Section, Dec. 19. Copper stolen from air condi-

tioning units at three condominiums at 3943 School Section, Dec. 20. Temporary license plate stolen from vehicle at 3352 Stevie Lane, Dec. 20. Five shirts stolen from Dillard’s at 6290 Glenway Ave., Dec. 19. Laptop computer, purse, pair of glasses and a school bag stolen from vehicle at 3091 North Bend Road, Dec. 21. Copper coil stolen from home’s air conditioning unit at 4307 Homelawn Ave., Dec. 21. Car jack, 12 radiators and 12 condensers stolen from Schmoe’s Collision at 4342 Bridgetown Road, Dec. 21. Delivery package stolen from apartment building lobby at 5432 Northcrest Lane, Dec. 22. Change purse and gift card stolen from vehicle at 2076 Ebenezer Road, Dec. 22. Meat grinder, wine and crackers stolen from vehicle at 2190 Beechcroft, Dec. 22. Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at 2014 Beechglen, Dec. 22. Bicycle stolen from home’s yard, and GPS stolen from vehicle at 1319 Devils Backbone, Dec. 23. Baby Jesus stolen from nativity scene in home’s front yard at 5528 Sidney Road, Dec. 23. Leather coat, assorted clothing items and multiple kitchen appliances stolen from vehicle at 5198 Leona, Dec. 24. Speaker box, two subwoofers, and an amplifier stolen from vehicle at 1335 Lemar, Dec. 24. Baby Jesus stolen from nativity scene in home’s front yard at 2961 Topichills, Dec. 24. GPS, tool bag and miscellaneous tools stolen from vehicle at 5433 Bluesky Drive, Dec. 24. Vehicle stolen from home’s driveway at 5941 Lawrence Road, Dec. 25. Two sets of golf clubs, GPS, radar detector, money, tool box and 200 assorted hand tools stolen from vehicle at 5554 Biscayne Ave., Dec. 25. GPS stolen from vehicle at 3570 Country Walk Drive, Dec. 25. Miscellaneous food items stolen from Dollar Tree at 5975 Colerain Ave., Dec. 26. Copper stolen from air conditioning units at four condominium units at 3945 School Section Road, Dec. 27. Baby Jesus stolen from nativity scene in home’s front yard at 3312 Greencrest Court, Dec. 27. Cigarettes stolen from vehicle at 6840 Skies Edge, Dec. 28. Bracelet and ring stolen from home at 6118 Seiler Drive, Dec. 28. Copper stolen from heating unit at condominium at 4211 Victorian Green Drive No. 2, Dec. 28. Prescription medicine stolen from home at 6227 Bridgetown Road, Dec. 27. Money and CD player stolen from vehicle at 6755 Towering Ridge, Dec. 28. Money and set of jumper cables stolen from vehicle at 3448

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Harwinton Lane, Dec. 28. Air conditioning unit stolen from home at 4331 Homelawn Ave., Dec. 29. Air conditioning unit stolen from home at 4337 Homelawn Ave., Dec. 30. Two air conditioning units stolen from condominium building, and copper lines stolen from 18 air conditioning units at condominium complex at 3318 Emerald Lakes Drive, Dec. 31. Vehicle stolen from apartment complex parking lot at 5936 Harrison Ave., Dec. 31. Debit card, five gift cards, two credit cards and money stolen from purse inside vehicle at 5621 Green Acres Court, Dec. 31. Coils stolen from two air conditioning units at 3930 Janett, Dec. 31. 4899 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Jan. 10. 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 10. 2682 Lafeuille Ave., Jan. 10. 2938 Queen City Ave., Jan. 10. 3131 Queen City Ave., Jan. 10. 3251 Hildreth Ave., Jan. 10. 2586 Lafeuille Ave., Jan. 2. 6150 Glenway Ave., Jan. 2. 2627 Montana Ave., Jan. 3. 6000 Glenway Ave., Jan. 3. 6000 Glenway Ave., Jan. 3. 6200 Glenway Ave., Jan. 3. 2025 Wyoming Ave., Jan. 4. 3773 W. Liberty St., Jan. 4. 3900 Vincent Ave., Jan. 4. 4241 Glenway Ave., Jan. 4. 2649 Westbrook Drive, Jan. 4. 2712 Erlene Drive, Jan. 4. 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 5. 5800 Glenway Ave., Jan. 5. 5560 Glenway Ave., Jan. 6. 4002 Glenway Ave., Jan. 7. 4118 Jamestown St., Jan. 7. 4149 Jamestown St., Jan. 7. 2855 Urwiler Ave., Jan. 7. 3141 Werk Road, Jan. 7. 6000 Glenway Ave., Jan. 7. 6165 Glenway Ave., Jan. 7. 6180 Glenway Ave., Jan. 7. 1638 Gilsey Ave., Jan. 8. 2216 Shasta Place, Jan. 8. 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 8. 2430 Harrison Ave., Jan. 8. 2730 Queenswood Drive, Jan. 8. 2891 Four Towers Drive, Jan. 8. 2926 Kling Ave., Jan. 8. 6150 Glenway Ave., Jan. 8. 5131 Glenway Ave., Jan. 9. 607 Trenton Ave., Jan. 9. 6165 Glenway Ave., Jan. 9. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 860 Nebraska Ave., Jan. 2. Violation of a temporary protection order/consent agreement 1235 Sliker Ave., Jan. 8. Vandalism Vehicle driven through soccer fields at Blue Rock Park at 3010 Blue Rock Road, Dec. 17.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Corey Flick, 24, 4244 Copperfield Lane, possessing drug abuse instruments at 5447 Glenway Ave., Jan. 2.

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POLICE REPORTS Continued from Page B8 Rebecca Conley, 21, 12374 Oak Road, possessing drug abuse instruments at 5447 Glenway Ave., Jan. 2. Juvenile, 15, criminal trespass at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Jan. 2. Juvenile, 15, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct at 3200 Ebenezer Road, Jan. 2. Juvenile, 12, habitual truancy at 3900 Race Road, Jan. 2. Sylvester V. Holt, 71, 5908 Northglen Road, failure to send child to school at 3900 Race Road, Jan. 2. Dennis R. Doyle Jr., 27, 4364 Harrison Ave. No. 30, theft, possessing criminal tools and possessing drug abuse instruments at 5500 Harrison Ave., Jan. 3. Corey M. Colwell, 20, 4364 Harrison Ave. No. 30, theft at 5500 Harrison Ave., Jan. 3. Wesley D. Jaspers, 24, 4364 Harrison Ave. No. 30, possessing drug abuse instruments and complicity to theft at 5500 Harrison Ave., Jan. 3. Tonia L. Hillard, 43, 2870 Blue Rock Road, remain in park after hours at 3010 Blue Rock Road, Jan. 3. Troy A. Troxel, 33, 3257 Roesch Blvd. No. 123, possession of marijuana at 3379 Westbourne Drive, Jan. 4. Donald Weisner Jr., 45, 3208 Hildreth, abduction at 6433 Glenway Ave., Jan. 5. Dennis R. Doyle Jr., 27, 4364 Harrison Ave. No. 30, possessing criminal tools, criminal trespass and obstructing official business at 4377 Homelawn Ave., Jan. 8. Christopher Stacey, 18, 4902 Applegate Ave., theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Jan. 8. Randy D. Couch, 27, 4763 Dale Ave., unauthorized use of motor vehicle at Glenway Avenue & Carson Avenue, Jan. 8. Krista L. Boeddeker, 21, 3318 Camvic Terrace No. 3, domestic violence at 6485 Harrison Ave., Jan. 9. Billy Hall, 25, 4310 Hamilton Ave. No. 8, theft and possessing drug abuse instruments at 6300 Glenway Ave., Jan. 9. Victoria Renderos, 30, 3401 Blue Rock Road, obstructing official business at Colerain Avenue & Blue Rock Road, Jan. 10. Caleb N. Scott, 18, 216 Lyness Ave. No. 97, disorderly conduct at 6375 Harrison Ave., Jan. 10. Juvenile, 16, drug paraphernalia at 6375 Harrison Ave., Jan. 10.

Incidents/reports Breaking and entering Copper piping stolen from home and air conditioning unit at 4233 Boudinot Ave., Jan. 8. Assorted brass and copper fittings, wheel charger, 100 gallons of gasoline and 16 used propane tanks stolen from Wardway Fuels at 4555 Bridgetown Road, Jan. 10. Burglary Money and several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 6559 Hearne Road No. 1401, Jan. 3. Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 5536 Biscayne Ave., Jan. 4. Home entered, but nothing

found to be missing at 5478 Haft Road, Jan. 7. Window damaged on home during burglary attempt, but nothing found missing at 3525 Eyrich, Jan. 8. Money, foreign coins and a laptop computer stolen from home at 2724 Jessup Road, Jan. 9. Criminal damaging Vehicle driven through home’s front yard at 5452 Karen Ave., Jan. 1. Vehicle driven through home’s front yard at 5506 Karen Ave., Jan. 1. Quarter panel dented on vehicle at 5654 Surrey Ave., Jan. 2. Vehicle driven through home’s front yard at 5422 Karen Ave., Jan. 2. Two windows broken on vehicle at 6018 Cheviot Road, Jan. 4. Window broken and oil poured on hood of vehicle at Kellerman Auto at 6500 Glenway Ave., Jan. 8. Rear window broken on vehicle at 5446 Childs Ave., Jan. 9. Paint scratched on trunk and hood of vehicle at 4341 Regency Ridge No. 208, Jan. 11. Window broken on vehicle at 5302 Orchard Valley, Jan. 11. Domestic dispute Argument between parent and child at Werk Road, Jan. 8. Argument between man and woman at Snyder Road, Jan. 9. Domestic violence Physical altercation between man and woman at Jessup Road, Jan. 5. Property damage Rear end of vehicle struck by another vehicle while inside L.A. Express Carwash at 6561 Harrison Ave., Jan. 3. Theft Four guns stolen from home at 3541 Gailynn Drive, Jan. 1. Van battery stolen from vehicle, and copper stolen from air conditioning unit at Sur-Seal Gasket and Packing at 6156 Wesselman Road, Jan. 2. Suspect attempted to steal a box of screws and five amp connectors from Home Depot at 6300 Glenway Ave., Jan. 2. Copper stolen from air conditioning unit at 3955 School Section Road, Jan. 2. Purse and contents stolen from shopping cart at Kroger at 3491 North Bend Road, Jan. 2. Wallet and contents stolen from home at 5542 Biscayne Ave., Jan. 3. Wallet and contents stolen from victim at 6121 Harrison Ave., Jan. 3. Cellphone stolen from home at 5169 Breckenridge Drive, Jan. 4. Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 5179 Sidney Road No. 1, Jan. 4. Four suspects fled without paying for food and service at TGI Fridays at 6320 Glenway Ave., Jan. 5. Two pairs of socks and an electric razor stolen from Dollar General at 5700 Harrison Ave., Jan. 5. Several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 3688 Hubble Road, Jan. 5. Five personal checks and an e-reader stolen from home at 3754 Jessup Road, Jan. 6. Copper piping and several brass and copper fittings stolen from vehicle at 5232 Relluk Drive, Jan. 7. Gasoline card stolen from vehicle at 5518 Seville Court, Jan. 7.

Vehicle stolen from home’s driveway at 5724 Cedaridge Drive, Jan. 7. Three sections of copper downspout stolen from Johnson Investments at 3777 West Fork Road, Jan. 8. Gasoline siphoned from vehicle at 6781 Wesselman Road, Jan. 8. Purse and contents stolen from vehicle at 5490 Muddy Creek Road, Jan. 8. Several video games and DVD movies stolen from home at 6736 Hayes Road, Jan. 8. Prescription medicine stolen from home at 3541 Gailynn Drive, Jan. 9. Pair of earrings stolen from home at 3324 Linsan Drive, Jan. 9. Two rings stolen from home at 3868 Maywood Court, Jan. 10. Two delivery packages stolen from mail at 7460 Wesselman Road, Jan. 10.

MIAMI TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Jeffrey Wickman, 56, 7943 Tall Timbers, assault at 3780 Shady Lane, Dec. 7. Hams Gilbert, 32, 4128 Ivanhoe, theft at 7405 Buffaloridge, Dec. 20. Ryan Harper, 32, 3929 Anderson, theft at 7405 Buffaloridge, Dec. 20.

Incidents/reports Aggravated robbery Victim threatened and item s of unknown value removed at 6389 E Miami River Road, Dec. 23. Assault Victim struck at 7476 Briar Green Drive, Jan. 1. Burglary Residence entered and TV, paintball gun, currency of unknown value removed at 5454 Wing Ave., Jan. 1. Misuse of credit card Victim reported at 8129 Jordan Valley Court, Jan. 3. Theft Video games of unknown value removed at 3888 Quadrant Drive, Dec. 16. Jewelry valued at $5,500 removed at 5173 Deerview, Dec. 19. Extension cords of unknown value removed at 7397 Pickway, Dec. 18.

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Johnny Cash opens Covedale season Johnny Cash and Tony Bennett will all appear at the Covedale Center of the Performing Arts next theater season. Or at least their music will. “Ring of Fire” and “I Left My Heart” are two of the six productions on the schedule for the theater’s

Subscription Season that begins Sept. 5. All of the shows will run for 16 performances. “The response to our expanded season last year was phenomenal.” said Tim Perrino, Covedale artistic director. “But we still have some great

seats to offer new subscribers in 2013.” The Covedale will now have plenty of great subscriber seats available with great views of the stage – for renewing subscribers and new patrons alike. New subscribers are encouraged to get

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES JANUARY 23, 2013 The Three Rivers Local School District Board of Education (hereafter the "Board of Education" or the "Board") is requesting proposals for professional real estate services. This contract is not subject to the competitive bidding requirements of Ohio Revised Code section 3313.46 and therefore is not subject to the standard awarding the bid to the "lowest responsible bidder" in compliance with Ohio Revised Code section 3313.46. Real Estate Property Sales The Board of Education is interested in working with a real estate firm that has extensive experience in the sale of commercial or industrial real estate property. The Board of Education desires to sell two real estate properties, described as follows: Two Properties: Three Rivers Bus Garage Site, 243-249 Main Street, Addyston, OH 45001 Meredith Hitchens School Site, 190 Main Street, Addyston, OH 45001 Minimum Qualifications Interested firms must submit written evidence and documentation in their Proposals to verify that the following minimum qualifications are met in order to be considered for selection: - The firm has a minimum of 5 years experience in working with the sale of commercial or industrial real estate. - All real estate agents associated with the firm who may be assigned to this project must have an Ohio Real Estate Broker’s License in good standing. - The firm must have a significant presence in the Greater Cincinnati area, and must have the ability to provide consistently professional service for properties located throughout the area. Submission Requirements and Deadline If you are interested in being considered as a real estate agent for the school district, please submit a written proposal to Al Bayes, by 2:00 p.m. on February 20, 2013. Please provide ten copies of your proposal in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for Professional Real Estate Services." Proposal submissions should be in strict response to the following questions and should not include additional promotional materials. The proposals should be addressed to: Al Bayes, Board President Three Rivers Board of Education 92 Cleves Avenue Cleves, OH 45002

their seats now, for best seating choices. Cincinnati Federal Savings is back as the Covedale season sponsor. “We’ll now feature a full theater season and enough shows and seats for our expanding patron base,” Perrion said. Show titles, dates and descriptions: » “Ring of Fire” – The Music of Johnny Cash Sept. 5-29 Created by Richard Maltby Jr.; conceived by William Meade; crchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby A set of gifted singers and instrumentalists sing through some of the greatest songs of one of America’s most brilliant singer/songwriters, Johnny Cash. Though he is never impersonated, his remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate. » “Dracula” Oct. 17Nov. 10 By John L. Balderston, Hamilton Deane and Bram Stoker Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanatorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. Pure escape and

If selected for an interview, interviews will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 beginning at 6 pm at the Board Office located at 92 Cleves Avenue, Cleves OH 45002. Make sure your Email address is included with your proposal as interview candidates will be notified by Sunday, February 24, 2013. This RFP sets forth the intent of the Board of Education as to the procedure and criteria through which a Candidate will be selected, but is not to be construed as setting forth specific terms of a contract between the Candidate and the Board of Education. Except as required by statute, the Board of Education reserves the right in its sole discretion, to modify this procedure and criteria. Neither the Board nor its representatives will be liable for any expenses incurred in connection with preparation of a response to this invitation. The Board of Education, through its duly authorized officials, reserves the right to reject any, part of, or all proposals and to waive any formality pertaining to any proposal, without the imposition of any form of liability. The companies whose proposals are not accepted will be notified after a binding agreement between the successful Candidate and the Board of Education is executed, or upon the Board’s rejection of all proposals. Proposal Questions Proposals will be evaluated based on your responses to the questions listed below. Please provide answers to the following questions on a separate typed sheet. Responses should be concise and to the point, but should include the information necessary to communicate the information you wish to provide. 1. Name of Firm/Realtor: Address: Telephone No.: Fax No.: Business Structure: Contact Person: Do you have more than one office? If so, which office will be assigned to work with our project? 2. How many years has the firm been doing business? 3. How many full-time staff members are employed by your firm? List by discipline and show their years of experience both in the field and with your firm. Include a list of professional licenses, designations and certifications that each member has obtained and which remain in good standing. 4. How will your professional staff be assigned to the Board’s project? Will the Board be permitted to interview and have input in the selection of the lead real estate agent(s)? Please list the professionals you would anticipate assigning to this project. 5. Provide a brief history of the firm as it relates to sale of real estate in the geographic area, including any history of working with public entities and commercial businesses in brokering the sale of property. 6. What methods does your firm engage in to ensure timely, efficient and economical sale of property? 7. How often and by what means will your agent(s) report on sales activity or buying leads? 8. Please provide a list of clients your firm has worked with in the past who might serve as references. 9. Please describe the commission that your firm proposes to charge if selected as the broker for the sale of the real estate identified herein. Include all relevant terms and conditions under which such commission would be paid. If available, please provide a completed copy of the brokerage contract that you would propose the Board of Education and your firm enter into if your firm is selected as the broker for the sale of the real estate identified herein. 10. Please include an explanation of any other fees, charges or costs that the Board of Education would incur if your firm is selected as the broker for the sale of the real estate identified herein. 1001746369

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great fun. » “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 29-Dec. 22 Book and Lyrics by Tim Perrino; music by Jeremy Helmes; based on the book by Charles Dickens Come enjoy a fresh take on a Christmas classic. Share the holidays with thousands of Covedale patrons for this special musical version of Dickens’ all time favorite tale. » “The 39 Steps” Jan. 23-Feb. 16, 2014 Adapted By Patrick Barlow; from the novel by John Buchan; and the movie of Alfred Hitchcock Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps,” a fastpaced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk award-winning play is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance. “The 39 Steps” was Broadway’s longest running comedy, and played its 500th performance on Broadway, May 19t, 2009. » “I Left My Heart. A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett Feb. 27-March 23, 2014 Created by David Grapes and Todd Olson “I Left My Heart” sports a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded

by Bennett, including “Because Of You,” “Stranger In Paradise,” “Top Hat, White Tie And Tails,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “On Green Dolphin Street,” “When Will The Bells Ring For Me,” “Cold, Cold Heart,” “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams,” “I Wanna Be Around,” “The Good Life,” “Rags To Riches,” and his best-known hit, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco.” » “Gypsy” April 10May 4, 2014 Book by Arthur Laurents; music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; luggested by memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee; original production by David Merrick and Leland Hayward; originally directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. “Gypsy” is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the United States during the 1920s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include: “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me.” Subscriptions tickets are $114 for the six-show series; single tickets $21 for student/seniors and $24 for adults Tickets available at the Box Office, 4990 Glenway Ave., by phone at 513-2416550 and online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.