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Citizens honor police officer Hill is first group lauds for work

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Matt Stansbury said the members of the Green Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni want to make sure township police officers are recognized for their efforts.

“What they do matters to us, and we appreciate everything they do,” said Stansbury, who

serves as president of the alumni group comprised of residents who have completed the police department’s Citizens Police Academy.

To honor the dedication of Green Township police officers, the alumni organization established an Officer of the Year Award.

Stansbury and fellow alumni members presented the inaugural award to Green Township Police Sgt. Mitch Hill during the See OFFICER, Page A2

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Drama farce Oak Hills High School’s Thespian Society & Drama Club are proud to present Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce “Lend Me a Tenor.”

Students will present the show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4. Saturday includes a matinee performance at 3 p.m. as well. A special understudy matinee performance is set for 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 5.

The production will be presented in the high school’s Ione Holt Auditorium, 3200 Ebenezer Road.

Tickets for all performances are $5 each. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.showtix4u.com, and they will also be available at the door for each performance.

Green Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni President Matt Stansbury, left, presents the inaugural Officer of the Year Award to Green Township Police Sgt. Mitch Hill. The alumni group plans to annually recognize township police officers who go above and beyond to serve the community. THANKS

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

John Lewandowski, artistic director of the Madcap Puppet Theatre in Westwood, sits among a few of the group’s puppets. KURT BACKSCHEIDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Madcap Puppets moving to new space

Home to be Westwood historic building

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

John Lewandowski and the staff at Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre are eager to move into their new home.

“We’re thrilled,” said Lewandowski, artistic director of the award-winning, West Side puppetry group.

“We’re incredibly excited.”

Through a partnership with the Westwood Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. (WestCURC), Madcap is moving from its overcrowded headquarters on Glenmore Avenue into the old Cincinnati & Suburban Bell exchange

building at Harrison and Urwiler avenues in Westwood.

The ornate building, constructed in 1925 as one of five telephone switching stations that served the region, is owned by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, which has used it as a book storage annex for several years.

WestCURC received a $340,000 grant from the city to purchase the building and Madcap will renovate the space, turning it into a national performing arts center while preserving the building See MADCAP, Page A2

ABOUT MADCAP While many West Siders may know Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre for its shows in the Saturday Morning Children’s Series at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, John Lewandowski, artistic director of the award-winning, West Side puppetry group, said they may be unaware Madcap travels to 25 states throughout the country, performing 600 to 800 show each year for 250,000 people at schools, libraries, community centers and art centers, and even perform with major symphony orchestras.

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Working families who don’t want to pay someone to prepare their taxes can have them prepared for free at Elder High School.

The Price Hill school will once again serve as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site on the West Side.

In its seventh year on this side of town, the program enlists the help of volunteers who work to make sure families on the West Side are returned every tax dollar they deserve.

“The service is targeted to assist people who are making low to moderate incomes,” said Kristin Suess, manager of the Price Hill Financial Opportunity Center and one of the coordinators of this year’s tax site at Elder’s Schaeper Center.

“We’re helping people keep their money in their hands. The refunds they get go directly toward helping them pay their bills,” she said.

The volunteers who help prepare taxes must undergo training and be certified by the Internal Revenue Service, Suess said. The volunteers will prepare taxes free of charge and e-file the returns to allow people to quickly receive their tax returns.

She said about 60 volunteers have stepped up to make this year’s program happen.

Elder has served as the West Side tax preparation site for six straight years. During that time more than 1,100 people have visited the site, receiving a total of nearly $1.5 million in tax returns.

Suess is in her third year volunteering with the program, and she See TAX HELP, Page A2

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The next regular membership meeting for the Monfort Heights-White Oak Community Association is set for 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the

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The association will host the Colerain High School Show Cards, who will provide the entertainment.

The Shows Cards are comprised of 41 singers and dancers and seven instrumentalists, supported by six technical crew members. Each Show Card member is involved in the school’s curricular music program, and many are varsity athletes, honor students and class officers.

They are consistent finalists and grand champions in both regional and national competitions, and will participate in the World Choir Games being held in Cincinnati this sum-

mer.

The ensemble is directed by Michael and Randie Parks, with choreography

by Jason Johnson.

The CoreChange community conversation will take place from 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2, in Elder High School’s Schaeper Center.

CoreChange is an initiative to bring a variety of partners together to design solutions for urban problems.

Attendees of this conversational meeting will learn about CoreChange and have an opportunity to

Art students at Oak Hills High School are on a mission to raise money to buy a pig, and hopefully two pigs.

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“The service is so needed in Price Hill,” she said. “Just to know we are making a difference in a small way is rewarding.”

Not everyone is eligible for the service, as it is intended for people

who earn low to moderate incomes. Those who are interested can learn more by visiting www.makeworkpay.com . People who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit benefit most from the program.

Suess said the West Side site, 4005 Glenway Ave., is open by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Feb. 4, 18 and 25, and March 10.

To make an appointment, call 587-6920.

McConn, president and CEO of WestCURC, said the redevelopment corporation’s mission is to promote development in the neighborhood business district, and they are excited about the impact the project will have for the com-

munity.

“We’re anxious to move this forward,” she said.

“We’re looking forward to the opportunity to make this not just Madcap’s building, but Westwood’s building.”

McConn said its great the way the public library, Madcap, WestCURC and the city were able to work together to ensure a beautiful community landmark remains relevent.

“That building is part of the neighborhood historic register,” she said. “It’s a drop-dead gorgeous building.”

Lewandowski said Madcap and its board of directors have been working with the community for two years to find a new home for the 30-year-old theater group in Westwood.

He said Madcap has outgrown its existing space, an old bank building on Glenmore Avenue, and needs more room for all of its puppets.

The group also wanted a facility in which it could build a performance space so it can present its productions to West Side audiences in its own theater, he said.

“The building is an architectural gem, and it meets our needs perfect-

ly,” he said.

With 20,000 square feet of space, the building allows Madcap to have a performance venue on the second floor and administrative offices on the first floor. The building also offers plenty of room for the theater group to build puppets and store its collection of more than 600 puppets.

Lewandowski said it will be named The Madcap Center for Puppetry Arts.

In addition to serving as an anchor of the neighborhood business district, he said the building will also allow Madcap to expand its professional theater training and community puppet workshops, host a summer camp and establish an exhibition hall in which it can display its puppets alongside puppets from around the world.

“Madcap is known nationally as a puppet theater and this will be one of the few national centers of puppetry arts,” he said.

“This will be a destination for people interested in this type of work.”

Lewandowski does not have an exact date for when the new puppetry arts center will open, but he said Madcap hopes to have an open house at the building in the spring.

Officer

Hill ensures the department follows all compliance rules and maintains strict computer security requirements as well, Stansbury said.

He also has a perfect attendance record.

Hill said he enjoys the on-the-job variety that comes with being a police officer.

“I like meeting new people and working to solve new problems,” he said.

Recognition from the citizens group is very nice, and he said he appreciates their commendation.

“They are a great group of dedicated people and it’s exciting to work with them,” Hill said.

Stansbury said the alumni organization plans to name an officer of the year on an annual basis.

Those who receive the award get their name engraved on a plaque hanging in the foyer of the administration building.

“We want to publicly thank them,” he said.

“Like many public workers, they often go unnoticed for the hard work they do.”

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said this is the first year she took the test to become certified to prepare taxes.

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Oak Hills wants to buy pigs

The studio art Advanced Placement students at the high school want to take part in the Big Pig Gig, an art project organized by ArtWorks and C-Change Class Six to coincide with the World Choir Games.

The Oak Hills students need to raise $3,500 to purchase a pig, and they are aiming to get two.

Students will create the designs to reflect the old and new traditions at Oak Hills High School. All pigs purchased will become the property of Oak Hills and remain on display at the high school.

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“I was very surprised,” said Hill, a seven-year member of the township police department. “I did not see it coming at all. I was very honored.”

Stansbury said there were certainly several deserving officers from whom to choose for the 2011 Officer of the Year Award, but the group selected Hill because of the leadership role and duties he assumes within the department.

He said Hill is the supervisor for the second shift, responsible for supervising many of the township’s newer officers and providing guidance for their professional growth. He also revitalized the Neighborhood Block Watch program and receives positive feedback from neighborhood groups who appreciate his knowledge, communication skills and commitment.

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Dulles teacher named outstanding educator

By Kurt Backscheider kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Marsha Corbitt said she is grateful her colleagues in the Oak Hills Local School District have always challenged her and provided her opportunities to grow as an educator.

The first-grade teacher at J.F. Dulles Elementary School is one of six educators in the region chosen to be a 2012 3-C Outstanding Teacher of the Year. The award is presented by the Conversations, Connections, Collaborations partnership led by the presidents of the University of Cincinnati, Xavier Northern Kentucky universities, as well as the Cincinnatus Association, a civic organization dedicated to supporting education, community planning and urban development.

“I was surprised and honored when I was told that I was named a 2012 3-C Outstanding Teacher of the Year,” Corbitt said.

“However, it must be

J.F. Dulles Elementary School first-grade teacher Marsha Corbitt is one of six teachers in the region who was named a 2012 Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Corbitt is in her 30th year of teaching. THANKS TO EMILY BUCKLEY

stated that I accept this award with the utmost humility.”

In her 30 years of teaching, she said she has witnessed the dedication of her administrators and fellow teachers on a daily basis.

“I would not have achieved this honor without the many people who have helped to develop my skills as a teacher,” she said.

“Many educators who I have had the privilege of working with do not see

teaching as a job, but rather as a passion. They have greatly influenced my career and have supported me in more ways than I can express.”

She said she thanks the students, administrators and teachers in the Oak Hills school district for their leadership and influence throughout her career.

Oak Hills spokeswoman Emily Buckley said Corbitt is the first teacher from Dulles to be named an outstanding teacher of the year by 3-C. “The awards recognize the excellence of area teachers who demonstrate exceptional knowledge of their subject material, who foster student success both in and out of the classroom, who actively participate in their school communities beyond their teaching duties and who continue to develop their teaching excellence,” she said.

Corbitt said she has taught several grade levels in her 30-year career, but

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she has taught first-grade the longest.

She said enjoys teaching the young students because they help you look at life differently and they aren’t afraid to ask questions – many questions.

“They still have a sense of wonder and curiosity in small things,” she said.

“They think anything is possible and are willing to look at things in their own way even if it is different from what others think.”

Her favorite part about teaching is being able to watch her students grow both academically and socially, she said.

“There are no words to express how exciting it is to watch a child read their first book or write their first story,” Corbitt said.

“They are just beginning to get a glimpse of the world and it is wonderful to see it through their eyes.”

She will be honored with the five other award recipients during a ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Northern Kentucky University.

Price Hill man opens Cov. bar

By Kurt Backscheider

kbackscheider@communitypress.com

Mark Dean didn’t expect to be out of work very long when he was let go from his job three years ago.

“I thought I could land on my feet pretty quickly, considering what I knew and who I knew,” the lifelong Price Hill resident said.

“That wasn’t the case.”

A veteran of the beer business, Dean was laid off from his job at Warsteiner in December 2008.

He’d worked in the industry as a beer representative for 20 years – 10 years with Hudepohl-Schoenling and 10 with Warsteiner.

He was unemployed and looking for work for about two and a half years when he was approached with an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.

The landlord of a former country-western/biker bar in Covington asked Dean to take over the space and open his own bar

Lifelong Price Hill resident Mark Dean invites patrons to enjoy a drink and a good meal at Geez'L Pete's Spirits and Eats, his new restaurant and bar in Covington. Dean opened the bar after he was laid off from his job of 20 years in the beer business. KURT BACKSCHEIDER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

and restaurant in it.

Dean agreed and Geez’L Pete’s Spirits and Eats was born. The watering hole and eatery is at 508 Madison Ave. “We opened last year in early April,” he said. “And we started serving food last July. We take a lot of pride in our food, we take bar food to the next level.”

With the help of friends, family and fellow members of the Mother Seton

Knights of Columbus in Price Hill, Dean transformed the old biker bar into a welcoming bar and restaurant.

“My vision was to cater to the professionals who work in the business district in downtown Covington,” the Elder High School alumnus said.

“Our goal is to provide our guests quality and quantity for a great value.”

In addition to a full bar, Geez’L Pete’s offers a menu that includes hand-patted burgers, fresh-cut fries, hand-cut and handbreaded chicken and homemade soups. Dean and his friends installed a completely new, professional kitchen to make it possible to offer quality foods, he said.

“The only complaint I’ve heard is that the portions we serve are too much food,” he said.

“I’ll take that.”

If folks head to Geez’L Pete’s on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, they’ll hear live music from the likes of Bob Cushing, Sonny Moorman, Dallas Moore Band, Blue Skies and Swamptucky.

The bar also hosts a weekly dart league and a Texas Hold’em tournament.

Geez’L Pete’s Spirits and Eats is open seven days a week. For more information, visit www.geezlpetes.com or call 859-261-1030.

Elder High School alumna Sophia Donovan Auberger, who graduated from Elder in 1927 - when it was still a coed school - celebrated her 103rd birthday Thursday, Jan. 26. She celebrated with friends and fellow residents at Mercy Franciscan at West Park in Westwood. Pictured from left are Bea Hammersmith, Elder Development Director Tom Reiring, Sophie Auberger, Annita DiLonardo and Toby Heile, Elder's director of planned giving. THANKS TO TOM REIRING

Businessman dials up business on pike

By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

Joe Reed accomplished oneofthefirstrulesofbusiness – see a need and fill it.

The Delhi Township man said he saw the lack of a cellphone business, so he opened the Verizon Wireless Zone at the corner of Delhi Road and Greenwell Avenue. His store occupies a portion of what had been the United Dairy Farmers.

“Delhi didn’t have any cellphone business and this was an easy fix for me and where I live,” Reed, 27, said. “The community needed a wireless business and business has been great.

“It’s a great location and one I actually waited on to become available.”

Reed opened his second Verizon store in December.

He owns another franchise in Green Township.

The Delhi location also is perfect for one of Reed’s assistant managers. Steve Smith said he can walk to

work.

“It’s really great for me,” Smith said. “I had been working at the other store, but this is like a minute from my house.”

Reed also has four other full-time employees and one part-time employee at the new store, 4900 Delhi Road.

When he’s not tending to business, Reed takes his skillasacornholeplayeron the road. While he travels around to play in both single and team tournaments, Reed said his most recent win was at the Cheviot Sports Tavern.

“I would have loved to havecompetedintheworld series in Missouri, but I couldn’t because of my business,”hesaid.“Youcan make money doing it, but it’s really a lot of fun.

“I am a bowler and was on the Oak Hills High School team, and I think it’s aneasy,naturaltransition.”

His next tournament will be in Newport next month.

Joe Reed says business is good at the new Verizon store he opened on Delhi Road last month. The Delhi Township man also owns a Verizon store in Green Township. HEIDI FALLON/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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La Salle improving St. Joseph’s fields Following a four-year effort to raise funds, renovation of baseball and soccer fields used by La Salle High School is under way.

St. Joseph Orphanage, which is adjacent to La Salle, owns the athletic fields. Through various sources of support, La Salle coordinated efforts to improve irrigation and drainage of the soccer and baseball field, renovate and crown the baseball infield and install new dugouts, a backstop and screen. The project also adds restrooms and a concession building “It has been a priority of mine to improve the athletic facilities at La Salle High School, including the building of Lancer Stadium, the De La Salle Memorial Center, turf and track installation, new tennis courts, weight room and the baseball field,” said athletic director Dan Flynn. “We

La Salle High School's baseball and soccer teams use neighboring St. Joseph Orphanage's fields. La Salle High School’s baseball and soccer teams use neighboring St. Joseph Orphanage’s Athletic Fields, which are undergoing major renovations. Area youth teams will be able to use the fields, too. THANKS TO GREG TANKERSLEY have grown dramatically, providing first-class facilities for our student-athletes at La Salle.

“I am very proud to add one more jewel: a field that is conducive to playing varsity soccer matches and a top-notch baseball complex,” he said.

The upgraded fields will

be ready for area youth baseball and soccer teams – as well as La Salle’s varsity, junior varsity and freshman baseball this spring, and Lancer varsity, junior varsity and freshman soccer this fall.

Donations and gifts have funded the project, estimated to cost $260,000.

Animal hospital recieves award Glenway Animal Hospital, 6272 Glenway Ave., has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on about 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

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Mount’s students submitted 27 ideas; “I am proud of all of our students seven of which reached the semifinal who submitted ideas to this event,” stage. said Charles Kroncke, Ph.D., dean of With high health care costs in the the division of business. “They came U.S., the creators of Innov8 for Health up with many creative products demdesigned a competition to support innovators to create new solutions that onstrating an entrepreneurial spirit address health care challenges. Partic- among our student body.”

“Developing and presenting an idea ipants in the 2011 challenge were comis a simple and everyday business peting for eight $1,000 prizes per track task, but doing it for a company such (university or startup), exposure to as GE excels far beyond my wildest corporate executives and investment expectations,” Woychiechowski said. leaders, and an opportunity for supHolt, from Maineville, graduated in port to develop their ideas into viable December with a degree in business businesses. Candidates were paired administration and a double minor in with three separate judges to pitch computer information systems and their ideas in an “idea speed dating” marketing. “Being a part of the Innov8 format, hosted by GE at the GE InExpo was an exciting experience,” she novation Center in Evendale.

Holt had previously researched and said. “I am also extremely thankful to the Mount faculty. From printing the taught a session about QR codes in a poster, to showing their support at GE “Topics and Technology” class. She when Cory and I presented our idea to and Woyciechowski came up with the the judges, their support made the idea of assigning a QR code to every whole experience a lot more enjoyable individual which would link to a perand less nerve-wracking.” sonal database containing information

Communities in line for WeThrive grants Seven Hamilton County communities have passed WeThrive! Community Wellness Resolutions in an effort to adopt healthy lifestyle initiatives and create healthier communities. Each community recently received a mini-grant award as part of Hamilton County Public Health’s WeThrive! initiative.

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ACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS

Oak Hills sets kindergarten registration

La Salle High School senior Andy Erb, left, is the school’s first first Eagle Scout to emerge from La Salle’s Venturing Crew 407. With him is teacher Ryan Denney, a La Salle graduate, an Eagle Scout and advisor to the Venturing Crew. PROVIDED La Salle High School celebrated a first this school year: Senior Andy Erb is the first member of the high school’s Venturing Crew to achieve the rank of Eagle, the highest rank in Boy Scouts.

Venturing is the Boy Scouts’ youth development program in high school and beyond, from age 14-20. La Salle has sponsored a Ven-

turing crew, the equivalent of a Boy Scout troop, for its students since 2009.

Erb, is the first Eagle Scout to emerge from La Salle’s Venturing Crew 407. Venturing is a youth development program offered through the Boy Scouts of America. Teacher Ryan Denney, a La Salle graduate and an Eagle Scout, is advisor to the school’s Venturing crew.

HONOR ROLLS The following students earned honors for the second quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.

Freshmen First honors: Jordyn Alexander, Brooke Benjamin, Emily Biery, Emma Bley, Megan Buse, Kelly Cline, Danielle Diersing, Sarah Doren, Sara Dressman, Sara Forbeck, Brittany Frandsen, Kristen Gandenberger, Allison Gay, Delaney Greiner, Katelyn Harrell, Brianna Hughey, Colleen Kotlas, Bailey Kurtz, Rachel Leonhardt, Marissa Long, Natalie Luken, Emily Massengale, Abigail McBee, Hannah Muddiman, Nancy Nzobigeza, Rachael Petranek, Gabrielle Phelps, Rebecca Rhein, Jessica Richter, Abigail Schatzman, Kathryn Scheurer, Erika Schmitt, Molly Sexton, Kathryne Smith, Madeline Spetz, Nadya Streicher, Maria Vetter, Megan Vormbrock, Bridget Walsh, Audrey Wanstrath, Heather Williams, Ashley Wittrock and Alexandra Zeller.

Second honors: Kelsi Bauer, Allison Bosse, Mary Bowman, Victoria Brackett, Abigail Connor, Sarah Davis, Shannon Ferrier, Paige Fischer, Lauren Gallagher, Olivia Hart, Margaret Hartmann, Maria Hornsby, Emily House, Rachel Huhn, Alyssa Jarrett, Madison Johns, Lyndsi Kohls, Lynsey Kurzhals, Kellie Leonard, Kaylee Merschbach, Margaret Morrissey, Elizabeth Neville, Emily Ramsey, Kelly Salerno, Hannah Schibi, Brooke Schierenbeck, Shelby Schmidt,

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Andrea Smith, Deanna Smith, Diamond Snow, Jillian Stern, Brooklynn Sturwold, Amara Sydnor, Margaret Tegenkamp, Kelly Tieman, Claudia Uchtman, Macara Vonderahe, Lynn Vormbrock and Amanda Wullenweber.

Sophomores First honors: Victoria Agustin, Madeliene Bell, Emily Budde, Sarah Chiappone, Megan Corso, Grace Cunningham, Alena Flick, Olivia Folzenlogen, Claire Garbsch, Natalie Geraci, Lauren Grosheim, Emma Hatch, Rachel Hautman, Erin Helmers, Sara Heyd, Julia Heyl, Hannah Jackson, Hannah Kern, Carolyn Kesterman, Kaitlyn Klusman, Catherine Kneip, Lauren Leesman, Jessica Lienesch, Kimberly Lohbeck, Kaitlyn Luckey, Taylor Maas, Katherine Minnelli, Courtney Reder, Abigail Rieger, Erin Rudemiller, Hannah Siefert, Hannah Smith, Kathryn Spurlock, Erica Stowe, Mikayla Tepe, Savanah Wagner, Victoria Weckenbrock and Holly Willard.

Second honors: Stephanie Alderson, Macey Anderson, Lauren Briede, Isabella Brunsman, Erika Burwinkel, Patricia Cavanaugh, Kimberly Collins, Lauren Cummings, Haley Dannemiller, Allyson Frame, Emily Havens, Amanda Huening, Carly Linnemann, Olivia Maltry, Samantha Mattlin, Morgan Merritt, Brenna Mueller, Nicole Newsom, Miranda Perry, Erin Pope, Kelly Quatman, Maria Rechtin, Megan Ridder, Mary Rust, Teresa Rust, Olivia Schad, Kelly Schmitz, Rebecca Schmitz, Jamie Seger, Andrea Sizemore,

CELEBRATED SOPHOMORES

Six years ago, McAuley High School initiated a sophomore pinning ceremony to celebrate sophomores, who can feel overlooked, as a great deal of attention is usually given to the oldest, the seniors and juniors, as well as the freshmen, as they are welcomed and helped transition into high school. A ceremony and prayer service was held Dec. 12 in honor of the Sisters of Mercy Foundation Day. Catherine McAuley founded the order Dec. 12, 1831, in Dublin, Ireland. The pins are shaped like the school crest and embossed with the school motto. Pictured from left are sophomores Alyssa Fulks, Kendra Fry, Grace Folz and Candisse Fejer. PROVIDED.

Corey Specht, Meggie Strawser, Maggie Trentman, Stephanie Tumlin, Megan VanSant, Tara Vogelpohl, Emily Wagner, Emily Wagner and Abigail Wocher.

Juniors First honors: Sarah Bailey, Haley Baker, Rachel Barkalow, Kristen Bauer, Ellen Bley, Kristen Brauer, Laura Burkart, Stephanie Cline, Abigail Dinkelacker, Amy Dirksing, Gabriela Discepoli, Hannah Donnellon, Maria Finnell, Sara Freking, Erin Glankler, Emily Hartmann, Rebecca Kaiser, Katherine Ledermeier, Anna Lynd, Caroline Meyer, Jessica Michael, Nazret Michael, Megan Mitchell, Laura Raphael, Kimberly Reynolds, Katherine Ruwe, Christina Schmidt, Nicole Stephan, Elizabeth Trentman, Maggie Walsh, Kelsey Watts, Kristen Weber, Kelley Wiegman and Jenna Zappasodi.

Second honors: Melina Artmayer, Angela Blake, Sarah Bode, Katherine Brossart, Mary Comer, Catherine Cosker, Elizabeth David, Emily Davis, Kerri Davis, Hannah DeZarn, Emily Friedmann, Katherine Gandenberger, Taylor Hayes, Jamie Heidel, Kelsey Herbers, Therese Herzog, Rachael Hester, Maria Hils, Ashley Humphrey, Molly James, Chelsea Jansen, Abbie Kemble, Rebecca Klapper, Kelsey Kleiman, Courtney Kurzhals, Emily Kurzhals, Marissa McPhillips, Rosa Molleran, Sydney Otis, Jennifer Peterman, Sarah Schmitt, Alina Scholz, Zoe Scott, Grace Simpson, Alexandra Souders, Sara Staggs, Jordan Stevens, Callie Talbot, Rebecca Tumlin, Samantha Weidner, Brittney Welborne and Emily Wernke.

Seniors First honors: Corrine Bachman, Jennifer Boehm, Mackenzie Briggs, Anna Bross, Abigail Bussard, Lauren Dehne, Emily Diersing, Lindsey Dinkelacker, Kelsie Dirksing, Anna Eggleston, Amy Feie, Morgan Fuller, Angela Funk, Rachel Glankler, Kayla Grosheim, Alexandra Harter, Rebecca Heidemann, Lauren Kayse, Erin Kissinger, Jennifer Langen, Allison Loechtenfeldt, Brianna McCrea, Colleen McHenry, Erin McNamara, Elizabeth Miller, Erin Newell, Kelsey Niehauser, Meghan Pope, Abby Rechel, Holly Reckers, Morgan Redrow, Carly Ruwan, Morgan Schoener, Sarah Schwab, Lauren Seibert, Ashley Stacey, Brooke Stock, Megan Tritschler, Madeline Tucker, Amber Volmer and Alexandra Wilkens.

Second honors: Jami Aufderbeck, Rita Bahlebi, Emma Bunke, Melissa Burns, Camille Burt, Courtney Campbell, Kiarah Chrisman, Sarah Cole, Jennifer Drout, Kristen Fioresi, Eva Gilker, Cayli Harrison, Emma Hauer, Jessica Hinkel, Katelyn Hoffbauer, Grace Jung, Jessica Kerley, Stephanie Kerley, Morgan Kramer, Olivia Luken, Elizabeth Maffey, Amanda Maurmeier, Nicole Metzner, Amanda Myers, Elizabeth Odenbeck, Monica Phipps, Marissa Prinzbach, Abigail Rebholz, Kelsey Redmond, Taylor Reilly, Lauren Rhein, Meagan Riesenbeck, Livia Sabato, Marissa Sander, Abigail Seitz, Halle Specht, Emily Storm, Hannah Stowe, Jacquelyn Voet and Caroline Walsh.

The Oak Hills Local School District will register incoming kindergartners 4-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 14 and 15, at all five elementary schools.

Parents will receive a packet filled with information and activities for your child to help ensure their success.

Parents should bring: » Student’s original birth certificate; » Student’s Social Security card or number; » Copy of parent/legal guardian’s driver’s license (photo identification); » Custody papers (if applicable). Students must reside in the school district with the parent who has legal custody of them. Custodial parent must provide court filed, signed and certified custody agreement which shows that they are the “residential” custodian of the child/children.

In the event that a biological parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate must be provided. » Proof of residency.

Acceptable Proofs of Residency: » Copy of deed, current mortgage information or most recent property tax bill. (No print outs from the auditors website) » Signed, current rental or lease agreement. Be sure that it contains the name, address, and telephone number of the landlord.

Parent(s) and student(s) living with another person: Parent must obtain affidavits from the Oak Hills District Office at 6325 Rapid Run Road prior to registration. Contact Donna Bella at 574-3200. The affida-

vits must be completed, notarized with all attachments and submitted with the registration information.

House under construction/purchase: If a person has a contract to build, parent(s) must submit at registration a copy of the contract plus a letter from the builder stating that there is a firm contract and give an estimate of the time of completion (at least 90 days from the day school starts or from the time the child starts school). The letter should contain the builder’s name, address and phone number. After the house is finished, the school must receive a copy of the settlement statement or mortgage papers or deed within 10 days of the move.

If parent(s) have signed a contract to purchase a home, a copy of the purchase agreement along with a closing date must be submitted at time of registration. The moving date must be within 60 days from the day school starts or the first day the child attends school. After move is completed a copy of the settlement statement or mortgage papers or deed must be submitted to school within 10 days.

Any of the above needs to be submitted if a student moves during the year. All Changes of address and telephone number must be in writing.

Registration will not be complete until all requirements are met.

For parents or guardians with special residential circumstances, or for more information call Donna Bella, 574-3200.

COLLEGE CORNER Dean’s list Benjamin Schmidt was named to the fall dean’s list at Southeast Missouri State University.

■ Melissa Buschman and Emily Caldwell were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Otterbein University.

■ Cori Kavanaugh was named to the fall quarter dean’s list at the University of Cincinnati.

■ Jordan Blanton and James Tucker were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Urbana University.

■ Anne Delisio and Rachael Rogers were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Marquette University.

■ Mara Huber and Michael McManus were named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Evansville.

■ Linda Clide, Diane Foster and Jennifer Hassan were named to the fal dean’s list at Chatfield College’s Findlay Market campus.

■ Daniel Luscheck was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Ashland University.

Lusheck, the son of Joseph and Brenda Lusheck, is a 2009 graduate of St. Xavier High

School.

He is majoring political science.

Graduates

Ann Marie Sullivan has graduated from the Savannah College of Art & Design with a bachelor of fine arts degree in art history.

Miscellaneous

Hannah Davis, a pre-physical therapy major at the University of Evansville, is spending the spring semester studying abroad.

Davis is one of 183 students taking classes at Harlaxton College, the university’s campus near Grantham, England.

The curriculum features a six-hour core course, The British Experience, as well as a range of classes in the liberal arts and pre-professional studies.

Students may also take weekend trips to destinations such as London, Paris, Ireland, Wales and the Lake District, which is in northern England.

Miscellaneous

Melissa Thompson, a 2011 graduate of Indiana University, has been invited to join Phi Beta Kappa.

Election to Phi Beta Kappa is based solely on academic achievement and limited to students majoring in liberal arts and sciences.

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Senior Lionel Hill scores 1,000th point

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WESTERN HILLS — Sitting at 9-5 through Jan. 27, the Western Hills High School boys basketball team is on the way to its best record in over five years.

Two of the Mustangs’ five losses have come against Taft who is undefeated and No. 1 in the Enquirer Division II-IV poll - with another one coming against Withrow (No. 4 in Division I poll). In their loss to Aiken, the Mustangs had a shot to win it in regulation and overtime. Against Meadowdale, the Mustangs led until the final two minutes of the game.

“I feel like we should be 10-3,” coach Shawn Kerley said.

“I will admit Taft beat us handily, but what a lot of people don’t realize is the Withrow game was a seven-point game in the fourth quarter. I can honestly say we are getting better. We have to utilize our ability to play in the half court to beat teams. I am content, not satisfied but we have positioned ourselves to make a run.”

The best thing the Mustangs have going for them: They are a senior-laden team. With nine seniors on the team - including their top three scorers - the Mustangs have plenty of experience to rely upon, but Kerley thinks this may have been a reason why the team got off to a slow start when they were 3-3.

“There were a lot of high expectations,” Kerley said. “Three of our guys have been starting (varsity) since they were sophomores. We were not pushing ourselves like we should have, and we were in a comfort zone.

Since that time, we are really fo-

cused on the task at hand, and I believe we are turning the corner.”

One of the big reasons they have turned the corner is the play of senior point guard Lionel Hill. Hill scored the 1,000th point of his career Jan. 21 against Taft. He ranks in the top five in four statistical categories in the CMAC with 16.9 points, three assists and four and a half steals per game while shooting 60.2 percent from the field. Hill is the only player in the conference that ranks in the top five in four or more categories. “(Hill) has been exceptional,” Kerley said. “If you have a point guard, you have a chance.

My only regret is he has been our leading scorer for three years so he hasn’t had a chance to blossom. He is a combo guard and a leader on the floor. To see his growth and maturity is great and he has been a straight-A student since his junior year. To see all the seniors grow from boys to men, that is what is great to see, that is what it is all about.”

While Kerley knows what he is going to get from Hill, he believes the play of his other seniors, especially Darrel Bullock and Keevin Tyus, will lead them to the promised land.

“Bullock is a quiet leader and it’s been great to see him grow.

He’s like our quarterback in that he tries to get everyone involved,” Kerley said. “Tyus, who had ACL surgery in May, is just now getting comfortable.

Those three (Hill, Bullock, Tyus) are really going to be our driving force and are going to determine when our season is going to end. I still think the best is yet to come for us.”

Western Hills High School senior point guard Lionel Hill recorded his 1,000th point of the season Jan. 21 against Taft and ranks third in the CMAC in scoring averaging 16.9 points per game. BEN

Taylor's Brandon Strochinsky, top, is 28-2 on the season and has defeated every Cincinnati Hills League wrestler he has faced this season. Combined with his brother Ryan, the twins are 51-6 on the season. FILE

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Ryan, Brandon Strochinsky have combined record of 51-6

By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

CLEVES — It’s been a season full of success for not one, but two Strochinskys. The twin brothers, Ryan and Brandon, are a combined 51-6 on the mat this season for the Taylor High School wrestling team.

This season Brandon is 28-2, has defeated every Cincinnati Hills League wrestler he has faced and has won three tournaments this year. Ryan, 23-4 on the season in the 152-pound weight class, has just one loss to a CHL wrestler but has sat out the last couple weeks with shoulder soreness.

Ryan has been wrestling since the third grade every year

by Yellow Jackets coach Drew Tenhundfeld, while Brandon started his wrestling career in the sixth grade.

“The sportsmanship they show is unreal,” Tenhundfeld said. “There is such a competitive side that is among them.

When they wrestle each other you can definitely see it. I guess you can say that I help that out because I’m going to say to Ryan ‘Brandon is going to school you’ or vice versa. I’m always push-

“The sportsmanship they show is unreal.

There is such a competitive side that is among them.”

COACH DREW TENHUNDFELD ing competition at practice.”

On the mat they have similarities and differences. According to Tenhundfeld, both are strong, physical and aggressive wrestlers while they aren’t going to make it easy on their opponent.

They have different strengths on the mat. Ryan is best on his feet while Brandon is better on the mat.

The reason for their success can be traced back to their childhood. According to Ryan and Brandon’s father, Rob, even though Brandon didn’t start wrestling until the sixth grade, they put a wrestling mat in the basement starting in the third or fourth grade and the two would go at it.

Now, the competition is still there, but they use their relationship more to push each other and make themselves as good as they can be on the mat.

“Having my brother there is good because he is someone I can wrestle with to improve,” Ryan

said. “I can compete with him along with being supportive.”

For Brandon, his thoughts about his brother run along the same lines.

“It’s been fun (to have Ryan with me),” the junior said. “It’s good to have him around and to practice with. When I’m not in it 100 percent or don’t want to practice, he is there to push me.”

As a parent, how can you watch when both sons are on the mat?

“This year they have been wrestling at the same time a lot,” Rob Strochinsky said. “I’ve been recording all the matches this year so when they wrestle at the same time I’ll run down to the end of the gym and try to get both of them in the (camera) view. Or just hope that one of them gets a quick pin.”

With the postseason right around the corner, Tenhundfeld has high expectations for his juSee TAYLOR, Page A7

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Saints basketball finds bright spots in struggles

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PRICE HILL — Sitting at 4-12 on the season through Jan. 27, the Seton Saints basketball team is on the way to its fifth consecutive losing season. While no coach wants that on his resume, coach Mike Gleason knows the team is progressing as the season moves along.

“I think every coach thinks we could’ve won two or three that we didn’t,” the third-year coach

said. “As a coaching staff that is where we are at. How hard (the kids) work and practice is not in question; it’s not a lack of effort.

We just have to learn how to play 32 minutes. That’s our downfall.”

One of the reasons for the struggle is the lack of experience. The Saints have just three seniors on the squad this season and are dependent upon a group of juniors and sophomores without a ton of varsity playing time.

“Coming in I think I underestimated the experience part,”

Seton junior Marisa Meyer fades away as she goes up for the jump shot over Mercy's Olivia Schad in the Saints’ 45-35 loss Jan. 24. Meyer leads the Saints with over 14 points and six rebound per game. TOM SKEEN/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Gleason said. “We have three sophomores that are three of our top seven or eight kids. They have done well and you forget See SETON, Page A7

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PRESS PREP HIGHLIGHTS

By Tom Skeen tskeen@communitypress.com

Boys basketball

» Western Hills lost to Taft 86-76, Jan. 21. Senior Lionel Hill led the Mustangs with 27 points.

The Mustangs crushed Woodward 73-52, Jan. 27.

Senior Tyler Walton led West High with 19 points. » Oak Hills knocked off Sycamore 53-42, Jan. 24. Senior Jack Pflum led the Highlanders with 16 points.

The Highlanders were hammered by Middletown 61-43, Jan. 27. Jake Richmond led Oak Hills with 15 points. » Elder lost to Fenwick Jan. 24, 58-37. Seniors Thomas Mazza and Danny Murphy led the Panthers with seven points.

The Panthers dropped to 2-11 following a 61-40 loss to Moeller, Jan. 27.

Danny Murphy led Elder with 10 points. » Taylor was hammered by Indian Hill 5933, Jan. 24. Senior Patrick McAdams led the Yellow Jackets with nine points. » La Salle beat Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6345, Jan. 24. Connor Speed had 25 points to the lead Lancers.

Girls basketball

» Taylor edged out Finneytown 41-37, Jan. 21.

Junior Christina Dilley led the Yellow Jackets with nine points.

The Yellow Jackets were hammered by Indian Hill 80-37, Jan. 23. Senior Liz Mooney led Taylor with nine points.

Wyoming defeated Taylor 38-30, Jan. 25. Dilley and Mooney led the Yellow Jackets with eight points. » Mercy knocked off GGCL rival Seton 45-35, Jan. 24. Bobcat’s Kelley Wiegman and Emily Budde combined for 34 of Mercy’s 45 points.

The Bobcats moved to 12-5 after a 43-29 victory over Mt. Notre Dame Jan. 26. Wiegman led Mercy with 18 points. » Seton lost 62-39 Jan. 26 to St. Ursula. Junior Marisa Meyer led the Saints with 11 points. » Western Hills defeated Woodward Jan. 24, 51-35. Sophomore Kamya Thomas led the Mustangs with 15 points. » Oak Hills was knocked off by Lakota West 52-39, Jan. 25. Junior Lindsey Eckstein led the Highlanders with 15 points.

Boys swimming

» Oak Hills knocked off Lakota East 165-113, Jan. 21. The Highlanders were victorious in four of the 11 events.

The Highlanders kept up their winning ways by knocking off Walnut Hills 59-43, Jan. 24. Senior Kyle Freeman captured the 50-yard freestyle title.

Girls swimming

» Lakota East edged out Oak Hills 153-133, Jan. 21. Senior Lauren Bass won the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events for the Highlanders.

The Highlanders were knocked off by Walnut Hills 76-26, Jan. 24. Walnut captured every event except the 100-yard backstroke event.

Boys bowling

» Oak Hills won the Lancer Baker Bash at Northwest Lanes Jan. 21.

The Highlanders knocked off Mason by one pin 2,686-2,685, Jan. 23. » Taylor knocked off Reading 2,477-2,247, Jan. 23. » Elder defeated Moeller 2,598-2,566, Jan. 24. Senior Ben Brauch rolled the high series for the Panthers with a 409.

St. Xavier knocked off Elder 2,655-2,597, Jan. 26.

Sophomore Patrick Sullivan led the Panthers with a 467 series. » La Salle defeated Moeller, 2,685-2,595, Jan. 26. Senior Brandon Merz had a 413 high series for the Lancers.

Girls bowling

» At the Lancer Baker Bash, Seton finished fifth while Oak Hills placed sixth Jan. 21.

Mason defeated Oak Hills 2438-2126, Jan. 23.

Senior Katie Mueller rolled a 345 to lead the Highlanders. » Mercy moved to 19-1 after knocking off St. Ursula 2479-1818, Jan. 24.

Senior Amy Feie rolled a 449 series.

The Bobcats beat McAuley 2588-2373, Jan. 26. Sophomore Sarah Corso led the Bobcats with a 471 series. » Seton was defeated

by McAuley 2,514-2,364, Jan. 24. Jamie Merz had the high series for the Saints with a 372.

The Saints knocked off Mt. Notre Dame 2,1161,891, Jan. 26. Junior Molly Pillar rolled a 365 series to lead the Saints.

Wrestling

» Elder was defeated

by St. Xavier 45-30, Jan. 21. The Panthers were victorious in six of the 14 matches.

Elder knocked off Harrison 47-18, Jan. 27.

The Panthers won 10 of the 14 events. » Western Hills knocked off Madeira 5329, Jan. 24. » La Salle’s Max Byrd took first place at the Maumee Bay Classic, Jan. 22 while wrestling at 120 pounds.

Highlight reel

» To see what the Press Preps writers are saying about the city’s basketball landscape, check out Cincinnati.com/blogs/ preps.

Fleming passes Cady for most wins Gannett News Service MONFORT HEIGHTS —

La Salle coach Dan Fleming became the winningest basketball coach in school history as the Lancers (14-1, 7-0 GCLS) beat St. Xavier 39-22, Jan. 27.

Fleming won the 335th game of his career, passing Bill Cady (334) on the alltime list.

La Salle forced 14 turnovers in the win while only committing five of its own.

Thewinreflectedthetypeof play the Lancers have been known for under Fleming.

“We’ve got a bunch of tough guys who are all about winning and competing,” Fleming said. “It’s not always pretty, but the majority of the time we’ve been able to come out on top.” “(Cady)reallygotitstarted here at LaSalle. It’s an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as him,” said Fleming. “He’s a fine coach and an even better person.”

La Salle senior guards Josh Lemons and Tyler Vogelpohl led the way for the Lancers. Lemons scored a game-high 15 points while Vogelpohl was the only oth-

Dan Fleming, right, now La Salle’s all-time wins leader as a coach, celebrates with his son Ryan Fleming (25) in the fourth period of the Division I state championship March 26. LaSalle won 59 to 40 over Northland. FILE PHOTO

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er player in double digits with 11.

La Salle took control of the GCL South race after last week’s win over Moeller. The Lancers take a break from league play tonight with a game against Northmont. Even after his recordsetting win, that was Flem-

ing’s priority. “(The record has) never been an issue,” Fleming said. “It’s always been about getting better for the next day, the next practice, the next game. Passing Bill Cady is nice, but we’re just trying to get better for tomorrow.”

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bit but they both can handle anything thrown at them, and they proved that by (us) stepping up our schedule this year.”

Since they are twin brothers, it was no surprise their expectations for the postseason are almost identical: To go to state and place.

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nior wrestlers.

“I see Brandon winning the CHL (160-pound) tournament,” the coach said.

“Ryan has one league loss so he might struggle a little

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that this is their first time playing varsity basketball.

Our seniors played as juniors but weren’t asked to be in a scoring role and this year we need that from them.”

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practice, offensive and defensive player. She is just a competitor and wants to win at everything she does. It has taken some time for those around her to realize how to get their game to her level. They have been playing better as a team recently because we are complementing each other.”

The Saints biggest win came on Jan. 17 when they upset the New Richmond Lady Lions, who were ranked No. 6 in the Enquirer Division II-IV poll at the time. It was Meyer’s best game of the season as she scored a game-high 33 points, outscoring New Richmond star Josie Buckingham who finished with 31. Meyer scored those 33

points on just 15 shots from the field. It was an allaround team effort for the Saints as they had seven 3pointers from five different girls.

“I don’t think it’s a team that everybody is going to say ‘what a huge victory’ from a name standpoint,” Gleason said. “For us, from a confidence side, it was huge. I think the girls realized that we can play.

It was the best we have done offensively and from a team standpoint in the three years I’ve been here.

We are getting better and we are better than we were (at the beginning of the season). If we can put a 32minute game together, we are really going to shock somebody.”

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Gary – I congratulate you on doing your homework but using personal information about me to obscure the real issue doesn’t work. The real issue is about your and your group constantly interrupting and delaying trustees’ meetings while they are trying to do the business of the township.

Your response indicates that you have self-appointed yourself to be the protector of all of the Green Township residents. I feel our residents are intelligent enough to make their own inquiries and will do so if they have any questions of the trustees or the administration.

We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories or other topics important to you in The Western Hills Press. Include your name, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter. Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer words have the best chance of being published. All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity.

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Karl R. Mohaupt Green Township

Constitutional guarantees

Who are you, Mr. Mohaup to think that questions being asked by these Green Twp residents are juvenile and disruptive? No question is trivial. If something needs clarification questions should be asked. I applaud these “Watchdog” citizens for being there asking questions for us who can not attend. You are an example of why our country is in such a mess today. You among others are so passive about questioning concerns and issues that you accept whatever is thrown at you as gospel truth. In my opinion your constitutional suggestion to stop these agitators as you call them is so unAmerican. Is that what you

really want more government control over our precious freedoms? You can not just watch the show anymore. Our Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech not stop it. You were allowed to exercise yours, now allow these citizens their freedom. There is too much happening in Green Township for us not to keep asking questions during these meetings.

Marian Nusekabel Green Township

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nerve with the political class when elected officials appear to reach ever more broadly for surrogates who defend and distort. Most recently we have Karl Mohaupt, formerly of the patronage-packed courthouse, who penned a “Stop questioning” letter to the editor about televised Green Township trustee meetings.

As a claimed regular viewer, he’s had to endure questions about an unqualified $50,000 per year patronage hire (to a township position his wife once held), questions about the money-losing lodge (with more patronage employees), questions about speaking policies designed to protect untrustworthy politicians, questions about a double-dipping $15 per hour custodian, etc, etc. Oh my!

What’s a member of the entitled political class to do?

Why, beg elected officials to find a “constitutional” way to silence the questioners.

I have a “constitutional” solution – honesty, openness, integrity, and fiscal responsibility. Unfortunately, those who benefit from patronage and class membership seem unwilling to demand this kind of “constitutional” change from fellow insiders.

If you’re doing what’s right, responsible, and open, you don’t need others to speak for you – your actions speak clearly, loudly, and proudly for themselves. It’s a lesson the political class needs to learn.

You know you’ve struck a

Jeff Smith Green Township

BWC changes will benefit workers In our effort to reduce the costs of running the government and spending tax dollars more wisely, the Ohio House has devoted a lot of its time working with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. This collaboration has resulted in many positive changes to the bureau, which will lighten the burden on taxpayers, while still providing the vital services that it has been committed to during its 100 years of operation.

Louis Terhar One priority of COMMUNITY PRESS the BWC was to GUEST COLUMNIST find ways to lower its costs. Facing difficult economic times for the past few years, all state agencieshavehadtodothesame–they do not have much of a choice. However, a serious effort must be made to cut spending without gutting the services that people depend on. By lowering the average base rates by merely 4 percent, the BWC will save Ohio’s private employers $65 million in premiums.

Also, by reducing public employer rates by 5 percent, local governments will save about $22 million per year.

It is important to understand that lowering costs for local governments also benefits private citizens and taxpayers. Greater economic freedom for local municipalities translates into added economic freedom for the individualsfundingsuchprograms,giving them more opportunity to support community businesses and spend money as they prefer. This is true of all public spending, and the progress

made by the BWC in the past year should be a role model for all other state agencies.

Another valuable initiative is the implementationoftheDestination:Excellence program. The goal of this measure is to improve return-to-work rates – that is, to help workers get back on the job more quickly. Employers will be rewarded for constructing risk management plans focusing on safety and prevention. This will clearly benefit workers as well because it places more emphasis on the safety and well being of employees.

Similarly, the Wellness Grant Program awards companies as much as $15,000 to initiate policies focused on maintaining employee health. This includes helping employers deal with health problems such as obesity and otherchronicdiseases,allofwhichcan contribute to work-related injuries and slow recovery times.

The focus of the Ohio House of Representatives over the past year has been to make government more accountable to taxpayers, and that effort will only intensify in the coming year.

It is easy to talk about cutting spending and increasing efficiency, but the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides real examples of how these ideas are being put into practice. These changes do not simply provide relief to local governments’ budgets, but also help to improve the health and safety of Ohio’s workforce.

Louis Terhar (R – 30th District) may be reached by calling 614-466-8258, emailing District30@ohr.state.oh.us, or writing to State Rep. Louis Terhar, 77 South High St., Columbus, Ohio, 43215.

In theater and life, you can go back home again

With apologies to Thomas Wolfe, you can go home again. I know because I have.

Let me set the stage: it was 1990, the summer between my junior and senior years at Elder High.

Some friends Rodger Pille COMMUNITY PRESS told me about an organization GUEST COLUMNIST called Cincinnati Young People’s Theater (CYPT). It produces summer shows using students from all over the area at nearby Westwood Town Hall. You should try out, they said.

Armed with little experience,

low self esteem and an $8 haircut, I auditioned. The artistic team for CYPT saw through the rough façade (or were incredibly desperate for skinny kids with bad haircuts) and cast me as Pappy Yokum in “Lil Abner.” With that, the 20-year love affair began.

I was able to see from the inside how amazing CYPT was. I honestly can think of no better way for teens to spend a summer than to meet a hundred strangers from different schools and work together to mount – in CYPT founder Tim Perrino’s words – “the biggest, baddest musical ever staged.”

I loved it so much I stayed for two more summers. And I met some of the greatest friends I have to this day. In that way,

CYPT isn’t just a cool program – it’s a life changer.

Leaving CYPT and going to college, I made the difficult decision to not pursue a degree in performing arts, choosing journalism/public relations instead. I decided to write about and promote the great work being done by so many talented people in this region.

And so, for the past 17 years of my no-longer-young career, I’ve had the great fortune of publicizing the offerings of two community assets: Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Newport Aquarium. I loved my time at each, met diverse and wonderful people and learned much.

But it wasn’t theater.

Then, it happened. The very organization for whom that skinny kid with the bad haircut auditioned suddenly had a need for a communicator – someone to help spread the word about the wonderful work they do and to assist in raising funds to assure future viability.

CYPT is much bigger than when I left it. The organization was awarded the exclusive production contract for the historic Showboat Majestic. And then, in 2002, CYPT purchased – with help from the city of Cincinnati – the old Covedale movie theater on Glenway Avenue. CYPT renamed it the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts and officially rebranded itself Cincinnati Landmark Productions.

In addition to being the permanent home for CYPT every summer, the Covedale Center also launched a new, full theater season. Like the Showboat’s season, these are paid adult actors and artistic teams, working together to add to the cultural fabric of this rich theatrical town.

It’s here, in the old projection room for the Covedale, where I currently sit. As I type, the distinctive sound of a set being built for the upcoming production of Caine Mutiny Court Martial echoes through the halls.

I can’t help but smile. Because, you see, I’m home.

Rodger Pille is Communications/ Development Manager for Cincinnati Landmark Productions.

Auditor details 2011 finances of Green Township For the year 2011, Green Township had total receipts of $38,362,652 and total disbursements of $40,489,946.

Green Township, as of Dec. 31, 2011, had total unencumbered Tom Straus funds of of COMMUNITY PRESS $17,379,371, GUEST COLUMNIST which $12,412,460 are in the township’s General Fund.

The township’s Budget Committee anticipated that annual expenditures would be greater than annual revenue in 2011. A shortfall is also anticipated in 2012 in the approximate amount of $2,500,000.

Green Township’s General

Fund had receipts of $4,887,192 and disbursements of $5,191,097 in 2011. The total receipts for the General Fund of $4,887,192 in 2011, was very low compared to previous years.

Several factors accounted for the reduction in General Fund revenue. These included a drop in cable franchise television revenue, a significant drop in interest income because of historically low interest rates, and a reduction in the Local Government Fund. However, the largest contributor to the reduction in revenue for the General Fund was significantly less revenue from the Ohio Estate Tax. The Ohio Estate Tax will end on Dec. 31, 2012, putting additional pressure on Green Township’s revenue. The township averaged approximately $2,922,000 a year

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GENERAL FUND REVENUE 2010 – $5,832,433 2009 – $7,759,458 2008 – $5,472,560 2007 – $5,944,467 2006 – $5,281,155

OHIO ESTATE TAX 2011 – $1,752,760 2010 – $2,652,465 2009 – $4,922,506 2008 – $2,362,761

in revenue from the Ohio Estate Tax over the last four years. Obviously, losing approximately $3,000,000 in General Fund revenue will be very difficult for Green Township.

One positive note for the Gen-

eral Fund is that the Nathanael Greene Lodge increased its revenue to $453,241 compared to $213,367 in 2006.

The TIF Fund had $21,496,568 in revenue and $23,189,604 in disbursement in 2011. Green Township netted $8,351,855 from the TIF after paying the various school districts and auditor fees.

Green Township’s TIF Fund had $3,821,037 in unencumbered funds at the end of 2011. The TIF Fund under Ohio law cannot be used for employee’s salaries and benefits.

Cuts by the state of Ohio have put tremendous pressure on Green Township finances. Green Township has created several Joint Economic Development District’s (JEDDs) which will create additional revenue flow in the future, but not nearly enough to off-

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set the cuts by the state of Ohio.

Green Township currently only has one JEDD generating income, which is the Western Ridge TriHealth JEDD. The township’s Budget Committee predicts an operating deficit in 2012. Green Township, along with many other local government entities, are facing challenging economic times. Elimination of the Ohio Estate Tax, reduction in the Local Government Fund by 25 percent this year and 50 percent in 2013, elimination of the public utility replacement tax and elimination of the Tangible Personal Property Tax reimbursement will have a very negative effect on Green Township’s finances.

Thomas J. Straus is the Green Township fiscal officer.

Western Hills Press Editor Marc Emral memral@communitypress.com, 853-6264 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Colerain Township resident Steve Vogerl curves the body of his goose with careful shaving away of the wood.

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Ken Borchelt, Colerain Township, checks his work during the Cincinnati Woodcarvers Guild carving class.

Barb Marbut, Miami Township, sands her piece in class. The Cincinnati Woodcarvers Guild offered carving seminars through the park district last week.

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Wayne Schwegel shapes the neck of the wooden goose he's carving during class.

Mark Lawson of North College Hill works on his goose during class. He said his son bought him a set of knives for Christmas.

THE CARVERS’ CRAFT The Hamilton County Park District sponsored wood-carving classes at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve and students found the course inspiring.

Lots of first-time carvers, according to instructor Mike Bobeck, a member of the Cincinnati Carvers Guild. The group members each carved a goose designed to peer over the edge of a shelf from American basswood.

The Cincinnati Carvers Guild meets at Trin-

ity Evangelical Church, 1553 Kinney Ave. On the last Monday of the month, the group has a business meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m., followed by Show and Tell and a program. The group also has a monthly carve-in at the church at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Call 859431-5045 or 521-0059 for more information about the guild. The group’s website is http://cincicarversguild.tripod.com.

Photos by Jennie Key/The Community Press

Instructor Mike Bobeck offers some pointers to Barb Marbut, left, and Ruth Fox, right, both of Miami Township. The women were at a carving class offered by the Hamilton County Park District and the Cincinnati Woodcarvers Guild.

Delhi Township resident Joyce Richter, left, and Jane Broering confer during their carving class at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve.

The progression from wooden blank to polished piece is evident here.

Marta Fryman, Miami Township, works on the curve of the neck on her shelf goose during class

Carol Schwegel gets some pointers from Hamilton County Park Districr volunteer Wilbur Reis during wood carving classes in the Ellenwood Nature Barn at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, FEB. 2

SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Exhibits

Exercise Classes

Exercise Classes

Spintensity, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Western Hills Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Cycling combined with boot camp and strength training moves. Ages 14 and up. $8.50-$10 per class.

Presented by SpinFit LLC. 4514905; www.spinfitcincinnati.com. Westwood.

Zumba Class, 9-9:30 a.m., Curves - Miami Heights/Cleves, 3797 Shady Lane, $2. Through March 31. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Heights.

Beginners Ashtanga Class, 10-11 a.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Practice gentle progression of postures to ease into a fulfilling Ashtanga practice. $50 for 10 classes.

Reservations required. Presented by Yoga by Marietta. 6752725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township.

The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Featuring the first handwritten and illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine Monastery in 500 years. Exhibit continues through Feb. 26. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by College of Mount St. Joseph.

244-4384. Delhi Township.

Health / Wellness Movement Class for Seniors, 11 a.m.-noon, Guenther Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, $6, first two classes free.

923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.

On Stage - Theater Caine Mutiny Court Martial, 8-10 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Young lieutenant has relieved his captain of command in midst of typhoon on grounds that the captain, Queeg, is a psychopath in crisis and would have sent the ship and its crew to their destruction. Ages 18 and up. $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3 Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

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.

Music - Blues Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tom & Jerry’s Sports Bar, 5060 Crookshank Road, Free. 4511763; www.thetunaproject.com. West Price Hill.

Music - Oldies Cold Smoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

On Stage - Theater Caine Mutiny Court Martial, 8-10 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

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

On Stage - Children’s Theater Saturday Morning Children’s Series, 11 a.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Tom Sparough, the Space Painter. $5 per show or $24 for all six.

Presented by Cincinnati Landmark Productions. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

On Stage - Theater Caine Mutiny Court Martial, 8-10 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5 Auditions George M!, 6:30-9 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Must have a resume listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/picture is appreciated but not required.

Auditionees should prepare excerpt (16-32 bars) that best represents his/her voice and bring sheet music for the accompanist in the proper key.

No a cappella or recorded music auditions. Auditionees will read from the script and may be asked to do a dance audition as well. Bring tap and character shoes. Free. Presented by Showboat Majestic.

Through Feb. 6. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Arsenic and Old Lace, 6:30-9 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Must have a resume listing theatrical experience in order to audition. A headshot/ picture is appreciated but not required. Auditionees will be asked to read from the script.

Free. Presented by Showboat Majestic. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

West Price Hill.

On Stage - Theater Caine Mutiny Court Martial, 2-4 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

MONDAY, FEB. 6 Auditions George M!, 6:30-9 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Free. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Arsenic and Old Lace, 6:30-9 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Free. 2416550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Exercise Classes Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Class, 7-8 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. $50 for 10 classes. Reservations required.

Presented by Yoga by Marietta.

675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township.

Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

Health / Wellness Chair Yoga, 9-10 a.m., Guenther Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, Gentle yoga designed to improve flexibility, circulation, balance, and overall strength and flexibility. Class combines basic yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. $6, first two classes free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7 Dining Events Italian Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Refuge Coffee Bar, 5010 Glenway Ave., Each meal costs $6 and includes drink. $6. 4294215; www.refugecoffeebar.org. Price Hill.

Exercise Classes Yoga Class, 7-8 p.m., Curves Miami Heights/Cleves, 3797 Shady Lane, $2. 467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com.

Miami Heights.

Beginners Ashtanga Class, 7-8 p.m., EarthConnection, $50 for 10 classes. Reservations required. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township.

Spinning, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Western Hills Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road, Cycling class.

First class free. Ages 14 and up. $8.50-$10 per class. Presented

by SpinFit LLC. 451-4905; www.spinfitcincinnati.com.

Westwood.

Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

Health / Wellness

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Saturday Morning Children's Series continues with Tom Sparough the Space Painter. Show time is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at 4990 Glenway Ave. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 241-6550 or visit www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. PROVIDED.

Movement Class for Seniors, 11 a.m.-noon, Guenther Physical Therapy, $6, first two classes free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.

Lunch and Learn, Noon-1 p.m., Guenther Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, Learn about topics on improving your health and wellness. Free.

923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.

Yoga for Healing, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, 3017 Harrison Ave., Begin journey of healing physically, mentally and emotionally with certified yoga teacher, Michelle HsinYi, through mixed yoga styles to bring more strength and flexibility to the body and learn various breathing techniques to restore balance in the mind.

First class free. $8. Registration

required. 662-9109. Westwood.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 Community Dance Line Dancing, 7-11 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

Dining Events Kids Eat for 99 Cents, 5:30-7 p.m., Refuge Coffee Bar, 5010 Glenway Ave., Chicken nuggets, grilled cheese or hot dog; all with a cup of mac ’n’ cheese.

Combo meals also available including panini grilled sandwiches with soup or chips.

Karaoke at 7 p.m. Family friendly. 429-4215; www.refugecoffeebar.org. Price Hill.

Exercise Classes Yoga Class, 1-2 p.m., Curves Miami Heights/Cleves, $2.

467-1189; www.miamiheightscurves.com. Miami Heights.

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Class, 7-8 p.m., EarthConnection, $50 for 10 classes.

Reservations required. 6752725; www.yogabymarietta.com. Delhi Township.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes, 5:15-6:30 p.m., EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Sequence of postures to increase strength, flexibility and allow release of stress. $25 for five classes. Reservations recommended. Presented by Yoga

by Marietta. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta.com.

Delhi Township.

Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

Health / Wellness Strengthening and Range of Motion Class for Seniors, 10-11 a.m., Guenther Physical Therapy, 5557 Cheviot Road, $6, first two classes free. 9231700; www.guenthnerpt.com.

Monfort Heights.

Chair Yoga, 9-10 a.m., Guenther Physical Therapy, $6, first two classes free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9 Exercise Classes Spintensity, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Western Hills Sports Mall, $8.50-$10 per class. 451-4905; www.spinfitcincinnati.com.

Westwood.

Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

Health / Wellness Movement Class for Seniors, 11 a.m.-noon, Guenther Physical Therapy, $6, first two classes free. 923-1700; www.guenthnerpt.com. Monfort Heights.

Music - Cabaret Mickey Esposito, 7-9 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977; www.jimandjacks.net. Riverside.

On Stage - Theater Caine Mutiny Court Martial, 8-10 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

Recreation Y WEEK Open House, 6-8 p.m., Gamble-Nippert YMCA, 3159 Montana Ave., Balloon animals, face painting and popcorn.

Learn more about Y activities and programs. Free. Presented

by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati.

661-1105; www.myy.org. Westwood.

Support Groups Spiritual Series: Dealing with Loss, 1:30-3 p.m., Bayley Community Wellness Center, 401 Farrell Court, Susan Haumesser from Pastoral Care at the Bayley Community Wellness Center discusses the difficulty

Jolin Polasek as Anne Boleyn and Jim Hopkins as King Henry VIII are in William Shakespeare's "Henry VIII: All is True." Performances are Jan. 13-Feb. 5 at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 719 Race St. Tickets range from $14-$32 and are available online at www.cincyshakes.com or by calling the box office 381-2273. THANKS TO RICH SOFRANKO.

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Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to www.cincinnati.com and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. of loss and how you can deal with it. Free. Reservations required. 347-5510. Delhi Township.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10 Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

chocolate and cookies available. Free. 347-5520. Delhi Township.

SUNDAY, FEB. 12 Exhibits The Saint John’s Bible Print Exhibition, 1-5 p.m., Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Free. 244-4384. Delhi Township.

Holiday - Valentine’s Day

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

A Sinatra Valentine, 4-8 p.m., Willie’s Sports Cafe, 6380 Glenway Ave., Near the Stage area.

Music of Frank Sinatra by Matt Snow. Drink specials. Free.

922-3377; www.willieswesternhills.com. Green Township.

Music - Classic Rock

Music - Oldies

Saffire Express, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977. Riverside.

Lee’s Junction, 7-10 p.m., Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456 River Road, 251-7977; www.jimandjacks.net. Riverside.

Farmers Market

On Stage - Theater Caine Mutiny Court Martial, 8-10 p.m., Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, $23, $20 students and seniors. 241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. West Price Hill.

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Addictive pound cake, plus a fudge update up her sleeve!

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bit longer, until toothpick inserted in halfway comes out clean. Let cook in pan on rack for 10 minutes, take a knife and loosen edges of cake around the sides of the pan, and turn out on rack. Glaze after cooling, if desired, with simple frosting made of 1 cup confectioners sugar, 1-3 tablespoons water and a dash of vanilla.

Last-minute appetizer: Buffalo-style celery sticks Want to make something that’s quick, good and perfect for the Super Bowl? These celery sticks take no time at all, and go

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Equal amounts of blue cheese and cream cheese, mixed until smooth Extra blue cheese and cayenne pepper for garnish (optional, but good)

Stuff ribs and sprinkle with blue cheese and a teeny bit of ground cayenne.

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Celery contains vitamin C, calcium and potassium, which means it’s good for the heart. Celery helps prevent cancer and high blood pressure. The leaves have even more nutrients than the ribs, so leave

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I don’t know who Sarah is, only that she shared this recipe years ago. I cut it out of Gourmet magazine.

It’s not a fancy cake and uses basic pantry ingredients, is less expensive than traditional pound cake with butter. The oil lends a tender texture and moistness, as well. I’ve adapted the recipe only slightly. A good keeper with an addictive flavor. Try substituting 2 teaspoons almond extract for the vanilla.

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During the winter, the “girls” (our hens) don’t lay every day. But the past few days they’ve gotten more ambitious and I wound up with enough extra eggs to make one of my favorite, easy pound cakes.

I think the reason for the egg bounty is that the days are getting longer and we’ve had a mild winter.

Seems like Mother Rita Nature is Heikenfeld ahead of RITA’S KITCHEN schedule, too.

The wild yellow aconite in our little patch of woods is already peeking through the soil. (Check out my blog at Cincinnati.com, Cooking with Rita, for a photo of this vivid yellow, delicate-looking flower.)

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Tavern on the Bend is at 5471 North Bend Road, at the 90-degree intersection of North Bend and Cheviot roads. The space was previously American Burrito, and Blondie’s Boardwalk Grill before that.

Jeff Schoenling, who owns both businesses with his brother, Ted, said they remodeled the space and added a center bar, giving it the community tavern feel they wanted. Twenty-four draft beers, mostly craft and seasonal, are available on draft.

On the menu are six different types of mac and cheese, including lobster mac and “Westside Mac,” with cheese sauce, grilled chicken, bacon and barbecue sauce. There are burgers, made by Eckerlin Meats at Findlay Market with buns from Regina Bakery; many of them can also be ordered with chicken or veggie patties, and several salad options.

Schoenling, who was also the original owner of Geoffrey’s Grill and Bar (now Game On) in White Oak Shopping Center, said Tavern on the Bend has been open about two months. He said it’s a different atmosphere than Crossroads, with the metal ceiling over the bar, black and white photos on the walls and other features giving it a more upscale feel. But he does serve the food on paper plates – they’re biodegradable, he said.

The kitchen is open from 4-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday

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Delhi Kroger showcases store’s expansion

By Heidi Fallon hfallon@communitypress.com

The Delhi Township Kroger store is getting set to show off its major expansion during grand opening ceremonies Thursday, Feb. 9.

Ray Brown, store manager, said the store will close at 10 p.m. on Feb. 8 to get ready for the party and reopen at 7 a.m. the next day.

Festivities will include the Delhi Township Veterans Association Color Guard and Oak Hills High School marching band. The store will give away $10 gift cards to the first 300 customers along with other activities all day.

The store is putting the finishing touches on the major expansion which is adding 30,000 square feet, taking the space vacated by Walgreens, which moved down the street.

“We’ll have a total of 98,000 square feet,” Brown said. “This represents a major investment in our store and the community.”

Along with space, Kroger also added 50 to 60 employees, Brown said, bringing his personnel numbers to about 250 full- and parttime employees.

Drawing its customers from not only the township, but Price Hill and other surrounding communities, Kroger started the expansion in June and still is completing last-minute touches around the store.

“We’ve added a sushi bar

Mary Coffman adds to the selections at the fish market at the Delhi Township Kroger store. The seafood section, as well as meats and beer, have doubled in size with the store's recent expansion. HEIDI FALLON/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Mike Casey, Delhi Township, checks out the array of sushi offerings at the Delhi Road Kroger store. The sushi bar is just one of the new additions to the recently expanded store. HEIDI FALLON/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

and doubled the size of our meat, seafood, beer and wine departments,” Brown said. “We added a pharmacy drive-up window and we have a new kitchen area and a new chef on the run section with prepared foods to

take home and heat up.”

Even though the store is huge, Brown knows his way around most any Kroger store. Growing up in Westwood, Brown started working for the grocery chain at the age of 16.

“I started as a bagger when the store was across the street,” he said, adding that the store moved four times up and down the pike before settling at its current spot at 5080 Delhi Road.

“This was my first store and is still my favorite.”

Now living in White Oak, Brown said he’s been manager of the township Kroger the past three years.

“We really wanted to offer our customers and the community a more upscale shopping experience,” Brown said.

Mike Casey, a loyal Kroger customer and township resident, said he likes the changes.

“It’s a lot bigger which makes it a lot farther to walk around, but I really like all the new selections,” Casey said, while debating about splurging on sushi.

For more information about the grand opening, call the store at 451-7200.

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Zoo series a toast to the wild Popular event starts in March The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s most popular event series is back. A Toast to the Wild kicks off with Zootini, on Thursday, March 29, sponsored by KeyBank.

All proceeds go to the Zoo’s Linder Center for Conservation & Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW).

A Toast to the Wild series tickets are available to purchase now through March 29. The series includes tickets to Zootini, all three Wild about Wine events and Zoo Brew. These events sell out every year, so tickets should be purchased in advance to secure a spot. Visit the event calendar on the Zoo’s website, www.cincinnatizoo.org, for a complete listing and to purchase your tickets.

Individual event tickets will be on sale February 13.

Zootini is “shaking” things up on March 29 with fun martini tastings, live music, animal encounters and light fare courtesy of local restaurants.

Martinis will be shaken and stirred by friends from Three Olives. This event is held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Safari Camp.

Wild about Wine uncorks this year on Thursdays, May 10, June 21, and Aug. 16.

Each tasting takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at different locations throughout the park.

Unique wines will be provided courtesy of Kroger and Banfi Vintners, as well as delicious appetizers from local restaurants, animal encounters, music, a silent auction, and a bit of wine education.

Zoo Brew is on-tap this year on Sunday, Oct. 4. The annual beer tasting event takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Safari Camp and will feature 20 different varieties of beers provided by Samuel Adams including some unique and seasonal brews.

Brewmasters will be on site to discuss the “science of beer,” provide insight on beer varieties, and answer any questions guests may have.

All guests must have a ticket and be at least 21 years of age to attend our Toast to the Wild events. For those who would like to experience all five events and not sample the exotic drinks, the zoo offers a designated driver ticket for $25 a person to ensure a fun and safe time for everyone. For more information email WildaboutWine@cincinnatizoo.org. Pre-registration is encouraged for each evening as space is limited and events are expected to sell-out.

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DEATHS

Eileen Hayworth Eileen Rex Hayworth, 90, died Jan. 20. She owned Delhi Highlander Dry Cleaners.

She was a member of Price Hill United Methodist Church.

Survived by children Judy (Steve) Cooper, Rita (Bob) Poth, Veronica (Nick) Helmes, Billie (Paul) Walk and Scott (Susan) Hayworth; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings Ruth Fisher, Lorraine, Donald Rex. Preceded in death by husband George Hayworth, siblings Wilma Williams, Margaret Gray, Wilbur Maynard, Virgil, Ethel, Dale Rex. Services were Jan. 25 at Radel Funeral Home.

Mary Muldoon Heintz, 88, Green Township, died Jan. 19.

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John B. Heithaus, 89, Cheviot, died Jan. 25. He was an electrical engineer for the Cincinnati Gilbert Machine Tool Company.

He was an Army veteran.

Preceded in death by wife Margaret Geiger Heithaus.

Services were Jan. 30 at St. Martin of Tours. Arrangements

by Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Martin of Tours.

Mary Incardonia Mary Cracchiolo Incardonia, 98, died Jan. 18. She worked in sales for Federated Department Stores.

Survived by son Ted (Ellen Publico) Incardonia; nieces and nephews Frank (Maxine), John (Lynn), Mary Incardonia Ann (John Swartzel) Cracchiolo, Gloria (Mike) Soluk; several greatnieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Joseph Incardonia, parents Giacanio, Rosa Cracchiolo.

Services were Jan. 23 at Holy Family. Arrangements by Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Memorials to the Holy Family Food Pantry.

Ronald Ray Jones, 71, Cleves, died Jan. 23. He worked for Cincinnati Gas & Electric.

Survived by wife Vicky Jones; children Ronda (Benny) Mullins, Randal, Rodney (Brenda), Ryan Jones, Rebecca (Matt) Bernius; grandchildren Tommy, NaJones than, Michael, Tori, Tyler, Angle, Tess, Brianna,

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Services were Jan. 27 at Dennis George Funeral Home.

Mark Lee Mark Alan Lee, 48, died Jan. 23.

Survived by parents Richard, Lafern Chaney Lee; brother Timothy Lee; nephews and niece T.J., Nicholas, Brandon, Savannah Lee. Services were Jan. 30 at Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home.

Memorials to: University of Lee Cincinnati Foundation, Division of Transplantation, P.O. Box 19970, Cincinnati, OH 45219-0970.

Alma Meece Alma Clem Meece, 93, died Jan. 22. She was a homemaker.

Survived by children Donna (Jim) Davis, Larry (Ronda) Meece; grandchildren Mark

Audrey McGill Audrey Bass McGill, 74, died Jan. 16. She was a data processor for Cincinnati Medical Billing Service.

Survived by husband James McGill; stepdaughters Debbie, Natalie; step-grandchildren Holly, Aaron, Chase, Matt,

Joseph Murray Joseph E. Murray, 80, died Jan. 19. He was president of the ATR Distribution Company.

Survived by wife Ruth Murray; children Joseph Murray (Janet) David, Robert (Jill) Murray, Laura (Joe)

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Jack Lengerich Sr. John “Jack” Charles Lengerich Sr., 81, Green Township, died Jan. 7. He was an insurance agent with Monumental Life.

He was a Marine Corps veteran of Korea.

Survived by wife Joan “Sweetie” Lengerich; children Jack (Rose) Lengerich Jr., Diane Berting, Vicky Lengerich (Ken) Widener; grandchildren Rhonda, Kevin, Shannon, Ryan, Kelly, Jennifer, Lori; great-grandchildren Solomon, Veronica, Prestin, Sage, Connor; brothers Jim (Bernice), Tom (Shirley) Lengerich; sister-inlaw Gloria Lengerich; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by grandson Scott, brother Bob Lengerich.

Services were Jan. 11 at St. Lawrence Church. Arrangements

by Radel Funeral Home. Memorials to: St. Lawrence Education Fund, 3680 Warsaw Ave., CIncinnati, OH 45205.

(Lori), Chris (Denise); greatgrandchildren Sarah, Hunter, Jason, Geoffrey, Michael, Stephanie. Preceded in death by husband James Meece.

Services were Jan. 25 at Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to: Harvest Baptist Church, 5541 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

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Services were Jan. 24 at Bayley Place. Arrangements by B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home.

Memorials to: Bayley Place Pastoral Care Endowment Fund, 990 Baylery Place, Cincinnati, OH 45233.

Sarah, Danielle, Jordan, Adam; step-great-grandchildren Leah, Reece; brother Charlie Bass; nieces, nephews, and greatnieces and nephews Stacey, Timothy, Jamie, Jennifer, Regan, Andrew, Lauren, McKenzie, Bailey.

Services were Jan. 28 at Cheviot Eagles Aerie 2197.

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Helen "Magdalena" Schuld Esterkamp, 93, died Jan. 23.

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Bryan R. Gancy II, 21, Green Township, died Jan. 21. He was a automotive technician with Michel Tire.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Survived by mother Catherine English; sisters Brittany, Jasmine Glancy, Elisabeth Manor; grandparents Patricia Glancy, Bill, Glancy Danielle English, Joann Glancy, Carolyn Miller; great-grandparents Catherine, Edward English, Dorothy Glancy; aunts and uncles Becky, Eric Brown, Dawn, Marc VanRafelghem, Bill, Nola English, Aaron, Natalie Glancy; great-aunts and uncles Colleen, Betty English, Marijane, Bob Creswell, Tommy, Rick Day, Lillian, Mike Scharf; cousins Joseph, Christian, Julianna, Madeline, Sam, Tracey, Scott, Kenny, Ryan, Angie, Fred, Mitchel, Jerrod, Adrianna, Ava; step-father Everett Manor; fiancée Rachel Heil and her family, Terri, Hannah, David Heil. Preceded in death by father Bryan Glancy, grandfathers Robert Glancy, A.C. Miller, great-grandparents Kenneth, Mildred Day. Services were Jan. 27 at Dennis George Funeral Home.

Memorials to: Building Hope in the City Fund, Grace Lutheran Church, 3628 Boudinot Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211.

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Robert Charles Clements, 85, Green Township, died Jan. 17. He was a union lather.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, past president of the Clements Greater Cincinnati Building Trades Council and a deputy sheriff for the Hamilton County Municipal Court.

Survived by children Robert W. (Jerri), William (Nancy), Rick (Lisa) Clements, Dianne (Mark) Bohman; sister Ida Capodagli; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Alice Clements.

Services were Jan. 21 at Our Lady of Lourdes. Arrangements

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M. Jean Anderson, 99, Westwood, died Jan. 23 at Mercy Franciscan at West Park. She was a homemaker, and a secretary at Bethesda Naval Hospital and The Fresh Air Farm, now Stepping Stones.

Survived by daughter Karen (Robert) Anderson Weaver; grandchildren R. Kyle, Aaron Weaver; nephew Robert (Virginia) Heidrich. Preceded in death by husband Burnell “Andy” Anderson, parents Mable, Lemuel Tribbet, siblings Ethel Mullenix, Besse Warrington, Alice Heidrich, Roy Ramsay.

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Deaths

Simon the Apostle. Arrangements by Radel Funeral Home.

Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

Continued from Page B5 Schneider, Linda (Frank) Gentile, Trish (John) Durham; grandchildren Rachel (Alex), Kyle, Scott, Alexi, Mark, Christine, David, Brian, Kelley, Katie, Jackie (Mitch), Courtney (Matt), Andrea, Patrick, Mitchell; greatgrandson Owen; siblings Mary (Dave) Murray-Maloney. Preceded in death by brother James Murray, cousin Ray Thomas.

Services were Jan. 24 at St. Dominic. Arrangements by Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or St. Dominic Education Fund.

Michael Muthert Michael R. Muthert, 61, died Jan. 19. He was an electrician.

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Survived by former wife Antoinette Nadicksbernd; children Christina (Bob) Nadicksbernd Swafford, James (Amy), Michael (Mary) Nadicksbernd; sister Carol Crawford; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers Jerry, Richard Nadicksbernd.

Services were Jan. 23 at Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home.

Memorials to Vitas Hospice.

Mary Nicholas Mary Zenni Nicholas, 85, Jan. 23. She was a homemaker.

Survived by children Lanie (Dave) Osborne, Dave (Marsha), Joe (Sue) Nicholas; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Lucas Nicholas Sr., sons Bobby (Lynda), Jim (Peg) Nicholas.

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Services were Jan. 28 at St. Mary Cemetery. Memorials to: Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45206.

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Survived by nieces and nephews Jeff, Kit, Melody, Linda, Delores, Nick, Richard, Edward, Jerry, Dorothy, Helen, Jean, Ruth and Lucille.

Preceded in death by husband Richard G. Nieb.

Services were Jan. 19 at B.J. Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

James J. Reilly, 79, died Jan. 26.

Survived by children Denny (Andrea), Brian Reilly, Amy (Ryan) Schmit; grandchildren Connor, Cameron, Chloe Reilly Reilly, Aiden Schmit; sister Rita Reilly. Preceded in death by wife Claire Mabie Reilly, grandson Evan Schmit, siblings Samuel “Chip,” Francis “Buck,” Thomas, Richard Reilly.

Services were Jan. 31 at St. William. Arrangements by Meyer & Geiser Funeral Home.

Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

Pat Patton Dillard R. “Pat” Patton, 90, Green Township, died Jan. 20. He was a salesman.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survived by Patton children Patty (Mick) Shannon, Paul (Glenda) Patton, Pam (Kevin McCarty) Baker; grandchildren Thomas, Greg, Doug, Debbie, Colleen, Ryan, Scott, Leigh-Anne, Rebecca, Maria, Michael; brother Grover Reed; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Helen Patton.

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John Roth John J. Roth, 87, Westwood, died Jan. 23.

Survived by wife Sylvia Roth; children Marsha (James) Williams, Christopher (Dorothy), William (Poongia Kim), Susan (Holly) Roth, Cathy (Thomas) Armstrong; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Roth Services were Jan. 27 at Westwood First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home. Memorials to the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America, or Friends of Westwood Concert Series at Westwood First Presbyterian Church.

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Della Slone Della Cooley Slone, 71, died Jan. 24. She was a homemaker.

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Martha Stroube Martha Cass Stroube, 90, Green Township, died Jan. 24.

Survived by sons Bill (Barbara), Dick (Joey Ellis) Stroube; grandchildren Barry (Christina) Stroube, Leslie (Tom) Flanigan, Debbie (Tom Gray) Stroube, Kelly Robbins, Stephanie Stroube Matacia; great-grandchildren Travis, Tricia Biehl, Chris, Andrew Johnston, Gina Matacia, Alex Miracle, Paige, Conner Flanigan, Ben, Spencer, Eleyse, Nick Stroube; sister Mary Beck.

Preceded in death by husband Claude Stroube, siblings Katherine Stevenson, Richard Cass.

Services were Jan. 28 at St. Ignatius of Loyola. Arrangements by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home.

Larry Sutton Larry R. Sutton, 70, Cleves, died Jan. 23. He worked for UPS and was a former Cleves mayor and village council member.

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Survived by wife Julia King Sutton; children Danny, Daryl, Shawn Sutton, Donna Hensley; stepchildren Jonna Farrell, Dava, Adam Begley; 10 grandchildren;

two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Hiram, Jeannette Sutton, sister Lois Meister.

Services were Jan. 26 at Dennis George Funeral Home.

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Naomi Tisdale Naomi Summers Tisdale, 88, died Jan. 19. She was a retired bookkeeper for Peason Dental Supply Company.

Survived by husband George Tisdale Jr.; sons David (Linda), Kenneth, Michael (Donna) Smith; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by first husband Rudolph Smith, siblings Ireland, Ernest Summers, Virginia SeaTisdale bold.

Services were Jan. 22 at Gump-Holt Funeral Home. Memorials to: Whitewater Crossing Christian Church, 5771 State Route 128, Cleves, OH 45002.

John Wolber John F. Wolber, 88, Green Township, died Jan. 21. He owned a grocery store and was a director and appraiser for New Mohawk Savings and Loan.

He was Marine Corps veteran of World War II, a chaplain at the Hamilton County Justice Center and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Purcell Council.

Survived by children Raymond (Andrea), Michael (Cindy), Greg (Patty) Wolber, Barbara Teague, Cathy (Terry) Shannon, Mary Beth (Joe) Nolan; grandchildren Chuck (Karey), Nicole, Kristen, Kevin, Jeffrey, Clare, Sean Wolber, Michelle (Ryan) Bell, Brian (Beth), Meagan (Jason Pachuta) Teague, Tim (Emily) Teague, Laura (Jeremy) Borsky, Erin (Jim) Bero, Amy (Kevin) Wolber Neamon, Lizzie, Michael, Jack Shannon, Patrick, John, Ellen Nolan; great-grandchildren Alex, Aran, Bailey, Allison, Carly, Grant, Griffin, Conner, Cameron, Luke; sister-in-law Norma (Jack) Jaspers. Preceded in death by wife Elizabeth Wolber, son Louis Wolber.

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Survived by wife Judy Sinnard; sons Jeff (Lucy), Jay (Debbie) Sinnard; grandchildren Spencer, Grania, Isabella, Emma, Olivia, Linus; siblings Jackie Gilroy, Janice England. Preceded in death by siblings Patricia Eby, John, Robert Sinnard, Margie Zupan. Services were Jan. 28 at Holy Family. Memorials to Holy Family School, the Ohio chapter of the ALS Association or the Sierra Club Inner City Outings Program.

Juvenile, 15, aggravated menacing and criminal trespass at 3814 Harrison Ave., Jan. 17.

Lisa Stallworth, 51, 3039 Glenmore Ave. No. 3, driving under suspension, Jan. 18.

Christopher Bast, 18, 4439 Glenway Ave. No. 2, receiving stolen property, failure to comply and criminal damaging at 3502 St. Martins Place, Jan. 19.

Juvenile, 17, receiving stolen property at 3502 St. Martins Place, Jan. 19.

Juvenile, 12, assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, Jan. 19.

Nadine Beatty, 25, 793 Sedam St., warrant, Jan. 20.

Jonathon Jackson, 46, 842 Clark St., driving under suspension, Jan. 21.

Robert Craynon, 26, 3710 Cross St. No. 1, possession of drugs and drug abuse instrument at 3710 Cross St. No. 1, Jan. 21.

Amber Mason, 23, 619 Central Ave. No. 1407, warrant, Jan. 22.

Charles Taylor, 65, 3501 West Fork Road No. 1, driving under suspension at Olivette Avenue and Woodbine Avenue, Jan. 23.

Somer Redmon, 30, 7230 Creekview Drive No. 9, warrant at 3814 Harrison Ave., Jan. 23.

Russell Bell, 39, West Eighth Street, warrant, Jan. 24.

Juvenile, 15, unruliness and

ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local police department: » Cheviot: Chief David Voss, 661-2700 (days), 661-2917 (evenings) » Cleves: Chief Bill Renner, 941-1212 » Cincinnati District 3: Capt. Russell A. Neville, 263-8300 » Green Township: Chief Bart West, 574-0007; vandalism hotline, 574-5323 » North Bend and Miami Township are patrolled by the Hamilton County: Sheriff Simon Leis, 825-1500 possession of drug paraphernalia, Jan. 24.

Incidents/reports Burglary Television and several pieces of jewelry stolen from home at 3934 Trevor Ave., Jan. 19.

Money stolen from home at 3832 Ruth Lane No. 5, Jan. 20.

Criminal damaging Four tires slashed on vehicle at 3502 Gamble Ave., Jan. 18.

Two tires slashed on vehicle at 3616 Westwood Northern Blvd.

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Theft Debit card stolen from victim and later used to make unauthorized purchases at 2033 Queen City Ave., Jan. 18.

Gasoline stolen from United Dairy Farmers at 4109 North Bend Road, Jan. 19.

Bag filled with unknown merchandise stolen from Goodwill at 3980 North Bend Road, Jan. 19.

Reciprocating saw, two drills, ratchet set and two speakers stolen from vehicle at 3742 Dina Ave., Jan. 20.

Air conditioning unit and a lawnmower stolen from home at 3905 Meyerfeld Ave., Jan. 24.

Prescription medicine stolen from vehicle at 3502 Mozart Ave., Jan. 24.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 3 Arrests/citations Antonio Mathis, born 1984, possession of drugs, 1910 Westmont Lane, Jan. 12.

Edward Roper, born 1988,

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Continued from Page B6 criminal trespassing, possession of an open flask, 1919 Westmont Lane, Jan. 12.

Rickey Tucker, born 1993, criminal trespassing, possession of drugs, 2201 Harrison Ave., Jan. 14.

Dylan James Combs, born 1992, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 15.

Felecia White, born 1986, theft under $300, 2322 Ferguson Road, Jan. 15.

David Ollis, born 1981, possession of an open flask, 2881 Harrison Ave., Jan. 16.

Natasha Ann Jones, born 1972, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2303 Wyoming Ave., Jan. 17.

Joshua Hicks, born 1972, 4510 Glenway Ave., Jan. 17.

Keyawhan Willis Lowe, born 1993, aggravated armed robbery, 3346 Hanna Ave., Jan. 17.

Jenny Lee Bevis, born 1964, receiving stolen checks, forgery, 4221 Glenway Ave., Jan. 18.

Jacqueline A. Gillespie, born 1980, possession of drug abuse instruments, drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1083 Morado Drive, Jan. 18.

John E. Shad, born 1963, assault, 5008 Rapid Run Pike, Jan. 18.

Leah M. Gaston, born 1968, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 4628 Joana Place, Jan. 18.

Joshua Minton, born 1986, 4762 Dale Ave., Jan. 18.

Eric J. Doyle, born 1982, aggravated armed robbery, 3360 Glenmore Ave., Jan. 18.

Jwantay Dennis, born 1991, drug abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence, trafficking, city or local ordinance violation, 3200 Westbrook Drive, Jan. 18.

Eric Scroggins, born 1992, misdemeanor drug possession, obstructing official business, 3045 McHenry Ave., Jan. 18.

Tyshown Collier, born 1991, obstructing official business, possession of drugs, 3045 McHenry Ave., Jan. 18.

Reported on Glenway Avenue, Jan. 15.

Reported on Ferncrest Court, Jan. 16.

Felonious assault 3755 Westmont Drive, Jan. 14.

Sexual imposition Reported on Winfield Avenue, Jan. 16.

Theft 3001 McHenry Ave., Jan. 15.

GREEN TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations Louis D. Trimpe, 26, 704 Trenton Ave., disorderly conduct at 1957 Anderson Ferry, Jan. 17.

Branden Hibbitts, 20, 3226 Glenmore Ave., drug possession at 6271 Glenway Ave., Jan. 18.

Robert L. Wira, 18, 2890 Four Towers Drive, possession of drugs at 6630 Bridgetown Road, Jan. 18.

Louis D. Trimpe, 26, 704 Trenton Ave., drug possession at 6433 Glenway Ave., Jan. 19.

Howard L. Moore Jr., 44, 6712 Harrison Ave. No. 2, theft at 5233 North Bend Road, Jan. 20.

Jennifer R. Jeffers, 32, 239 Bassett St., theft at 6550 Harrison Ave., Jan. 20.

Juvenile, 14, assault at 5400 Edalbert Drive, Jan. 20.

Dennis J. Fitzgerald, 53, 2121 Vine St., theft at 5072 Glencrossing Way, Jan. 20.

Juvenile, 17, assault at 6375 Harrison Ave., Jan. 20.

Juvenile, 16, drug abuse at 6375 Harrison Ave., Jan. 20.

Alexander B. Monhollen, 24, 6784 Menz Lane, possession of drugs at 4117 Bridgetown Road, Jan. 21.

Incidents/reports Assault Suspect punched victim in the face, spit on victim, banged victim's head against the floor,

pulled victim's hair and choked victim at 6540 Hearne Road No. 607, Jan. 17.

Breaking and entering Office furniture and a window vent damaged during break in at the garage at Bridgetown Cemetery at 4337 Harrison Ave., Jan. 20.

Burglary Three guns, digital camera, money, assorted collectibles and a ring stolen from home at 6615 Wesselman Road, Jan. 18.

Copper piping stolen from home at 5560 Karen Ave., Jan. 19.

GPS stolen from vehicle inside home's garage at 5686 Scarborough, Jan. 21.

Criminal damaging Two windows broken on vehicle at Under the Sea Childcare at 6225 Colerain Ave., Jan. 17.

Paint scratched on vehicle at 3517 West Fork Road, Jan. 17.

Door handle broken off vehicle at 4364 Marsue Lane, Jan. 20.

Ten vehicles parked on the street were spray-painted with graffiti at 3947 Ridgedale Drive, Jan. 21.

Criminal mischief Group of juvenile suspects attached fishing line with a rock tied to it to victim's door and continually pulled the line to make the rock knock on door at 4474 Abby Court, Jan. 20.

Domestic dispute Argument between man and woman at Alpine Place, Jan. 18.

Argument between parent and child at Hader Avenue, Jan. 20.

Argument between man and woman at Cheviot Road, Jan. 20.

Argument between man and woman at Cheviot Road, Jan. 20.

Argument between spouses at South Road, Jan. 21.

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Giovanna Delli-Carpini Trimpe beams on the cover of her "Holy Chow" book that is filled with what she describes as simple, tasty meals anyone, skilled or not, can dish up. PROVIDED Cathedral chef might also have had a heavenly touch.

It started, of course, over dinner. Mike invited a Cathedral deacon to dinner, who was so impressed with Trimpe’s cooking, he asked her to consider applying for the chef’s job.

“I did, but I didn’t think the interview went very well,” she said. “I called Father Jim after two weeks and told him I had other job offers and were they considering offering me the job.

parents, I think now, were trying to give me a better life and I thank them for that,” she said.

The family settled in Delhi Township and Trimpe woefully trudged to Our Lady of Victory School.

“I didn’t speak English and I had a funny name,” she said. “I changed my first name to Joanna so I could fit in better and I was determined to learn the language.”

Even as that young teen, Trimpe was responsible for making the family meals.

“I really enjoyed that and experimented with different things.”

The couple have been married for 32 years and say their personal recipe for success is God, family and food.

“Her cookbook and her appearances include the message that families that pray together and have meals as a family will be strong and happy,” Mike said, adding that that a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the cookbook are donated to the Cathedral.

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Service. by partnering with St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati to collect gently used furniture, personal care products, household items and clothing for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores and Donation Centers.

The second annual Catholic Schools Week Donation Drive takes place through Friday, Feb. 3. Participating high schools include Elder, McAuley, Moeller, Mother of Mercy, Mount Notre Dame, Ursuline Academy, Seton and St. Xavier.

"The high school studentsbringincredibleenergy and enthusiasm to helping others all year long through volunteer projects, retreats and donation drives with St. Vincent de Paul,” said Liz Carter, executive director, St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati. “Their service to their neighbors in need is a testament to the rich tradition of Catholic education in Cincinnati. By combining their efforts in honor of Catholic Schools Week, they make a great impact on the community and give hope to struggling families throughout our

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Giovanna Delli-Carpini Trimpe has been impressing people locally with her self-taught culinary skills.

Now, the Delhi Township woman is about to go global.

Trimpe will be featured on a Jan. 30 segment of the EWTN “espanol Pepe Alonso Show.” Alonso, Trimpe says, is a Latin American Oprah.

EWTN is a Catholic television, radio and news network that can count Trimpe’s husband, Mike, as a major fan. Unfortunately, he said, the Alonso show is available only with the Spanish cable package.

Trimpe was invited to appear on the show after she and Mike visited the EWTN studio in Alabama last July. That stop was an afterthought of sorts as the couple was heading to Florida for a vacation.

Knowing what a fan her husband is, Trimpe said she suggested they reroute their vacation.

“We saw the studios and the entire complex they have there,” she said.

“We were in the gift shop and Mike urged me to show my cookbook to the people there and see if they would be interested in selling it.”

From that quick sales pitch, Trimpe was referred to an Alonso producer who assured her it was divine intervention.

“They told me they had been looking for someone like me to be on the show, who could speak Spanish and cook traditional holy day dishes.”

The cookbook Trimpe was looking to have in the gift show is her “Holy Chow” compilation of what she describes as easy, tasty dishes most anyone can prepare. The title refers to her years of working as the chef for the St. Peter in Chains Cathedral and many of those recipes have pleased the palate of the priests and archdiocese visitors and dignitaries.

Like her cable TV segment, being hired as the

“It was a lie and I felt terrible about it, but they hired me.

“I told him later that I had lied and he assured me he was aware of it and I was forgiven.”

Her normal cooking schedule involves meals for six, but she’s prepared for and served as many as 300.

Before taking the chef’s job, Trimpe had a small catering business and sold her mouthwatering lasagna to area meat stores. She juggled all that with raising the couple’s three sons.

Trimpe said cooking was a skill and a passion she acquired early. Born in Venezuela to Italian parents, Trimpe spent three years in Italy and attended a convent school where, she said, the nuns taught her a curriculum of life skills including cooking and baking.

“I loved it there,” she said. “Not so much the baking. I still don’t like to bake. Mike does all that.”

When she was 13, her parents shocked her with the announcement they were moving to America.

“I was so unhappy. I didn’t want to go, but my

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community.”

“We are partnering with St. Vincent de Paul during Catholic Schools Week again this year as a way to celebrate our passion for, and dedication to, Catholic social teaching,” said Johanna Becker, director of campus ministry at Mother of Mercy High School.

“We believe whole heartedly in deepening our students' understanding of the dignity of the human person and seeing Christ in all people, especially those who are in greatest need of basic resources.”

There is an urgent need for men and children’s clothing and household items such as small appliances and linens.

Alumni from local high schools and other residents who want to get involved and donate can visit an area St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Donation Center or call 513-421-CARE to schedule a free pick-up.

There are thrift store and donation center locations across Cincinnati including Colerain, Este Avenue, Evendale, Mason, Milford, Mount Washington and in Western Hills near Glenway Crossing. For hours and directions, visit www.SVDPcincinnati.org.

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