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Vol. 94 No. 14 © 2015 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED N ORTHWEST N ORTHWEST PRESS 75¢ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS Your Community Press newspaper serving Colerain Township, Green Township, Groesbeck, Monfort Heights, Pleasant Run, Seven Hills, White Oak News ......................... 923-3111 Retail advertising ............ 768-8404 Classified advertising ........ 242-4000 Delivery ...................... 853-6263 See page A2 for additional information Contact The Press CINCO DE MAYO A5 Rita shares chili cheese dip recipe VISIT US ONLINE Find local news at Cincinnati.com In the next few days your Community Press carrier will be stopping by to collect $3.50 for delivery of this month’s Northwest Press. Your carrier retains half of this amount as payment for his or her work. If you wish to add a tip to reward the carri- er’s good service, both the carrier and The Community Press appreciate your gener- osity. David and Jacob Schloem- er are the Northwest Press carriers of the month. David and Jake deliver on Ranlynn, Robers, and side streets be- hind White Oak Middle School. Jake plays tenor saxo- phone and enjoys playing video games with his friends. David plays trumpet and is very interested in technol- ogy. Both attend Colerain High School and have been deliver- ing for three years. David and Jake both per- form in the Colerain High School Marching Band and recently returned from a trip to New York City where they performed with other band members at the Statue of Lib- erty. If you have questions about delivery, or if your child is interested in becom- ing part of our junior carrier program, please call 853-6263 or 853-6277, or email circula- tion manager Sharon Scha- chleiter at sscha chlei- [email protected]. COLLECTION TIME David and Jacob Schloemer When Colerain High School senior Robert Sargent and his friend Will Packnett, a junior, sat in the offices of Integrity Development April 12 and saw the rough cut of their rap video, they were overwhelmed. “I couldn’t believe how good it looked,” Sargent said. “We couldn’t believe it.” Just more than a year ago, they couldn’t believe what was happening either. They were expelled, part of a group of about 20 Colerain High School students disci- plined following an investiga- tion that swirled around issues that were not clear cut. There was a rap video, per- ceived threats, allegations of gang activities via social media; ultimately, school offi- cials disciplined the students for violations of the school’s code of conduct. A group of parents sued over the suspensions and ex- pulsions. and part of the settle- ment for the federal lawsuit that alleged the students’ civil rights had been violated was a diversity program at the school and the opportunity to make a positive message rap video as part of that program. “We were kind of angry at first,” Sargent said. “It was like, we were ex- pelled and now we have to do something for the school? It felt like punishment.” But that feeling didn’t last. The duo worked on the video with Eric Ellis, CEO of Integri- ty Development, a diversity consulting firm and Positive Message Music, a record label that encourages music with a positive message. You can see the video at bit.ly/colerainrap. Sargent and Packnett say their new mentor helped them see that something that had been a negative experience could be a great opportunity if they were willing to let go and move forward. “Out of this have been birthed two diversity activ- ists,” Ellis said. “We took a negative and made it a positive,” Sargent said. The video was well received at the closing of the first night of the diversity program at Col- erain April 17. One of the big- gest fans? U.S. District Judge Timothy Black. The video and program were part of the settlement agreement approved by Black in December. “It was entertaining and well done,” he said. “This is the sort of conversation our com- munities all need to be having,” he said. “I am so proud of the North- west district and Colerain High School for leading the way for other schools and other dis- tricts.” The weekend event includ- ed speakers, small group con- versations and music. Stu- dents, parents and staff spent most of the symposium’s sec- ond day in small groups led by outside facilitators, talking about the strengths, weakness- es of the district as they relate to diversity, and discussing op- portunities and threats to suc- cess as the district moves JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Colerain junior Will Packnett and senior Robert Sargent talk with Eric Ellis as they work on a video that will be shown at “Building a Culture of Respect,” a symposium on diversity, inclusion and respect at Colerain High School April 17-18. Colerain students come full circle with rap video Colerain High School students Robert Sargent, Will Packnett, Deontre Frazier watch a first screening of the video with Intergrity Development CEO Eric Ellis. The video will be showed at Building a Culture of Respect, a weekend program focused on diversity, inclusion and respect. See VIDEO, Page 2A Straight talk about prejudice ‘a good start.’ Jennie Key [email protected] COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL Colerain High School’s enroll- ment according to its 2013-14 state report card is 1,887. The racial makeup of the school includes 1,330 white students, 401 black students, 34 Asian/ Pacific Island, 29 Hispanic and 92 multiracial students. GREEN TWP. New pave- ment and curbs are coming to 15 residential streets in the town- ship this summer. The streets are being re- paired under Green Township’s 2015 Street Rehabilitation Pro- gram. The board of trustees ap- proved a resolution April 13 to advertise for bids for the pro- ject. Green Township Director of Public Services Joe Lambing said this year’s program is esti- mated to cost about $1.625 mil- lion. He said the township will use tax increment financing funds to pay for the construc- tion. “The bid packages are sched- uled to go out next week and they are due in early May,” he said, noting the bids from con- struction companies typically come in at a lower cost than the engineer’s estimate. Every winter Lambing and two public services foremen drive along all the neighbor- hood streets the township is charged with maintaining and rate the surface conditions. They then get together and determine which streets need repair the most, he said. Green Township is responsi- ble for the upkeep of 512 resi- dential streets, totaling a little more than 110 miles of roadway. Streets slated for repair this year will be resurfaced and get new curbs where needed. Lambing said this year’s work is expected to be- gin in early June, and construction should be wrapped up by late October or early November – depending on the weather. “We know how the weather can be around here,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll have a nice, dry summer.” Residents who live on streets getting rehabbed will receive a letter detailing the construction schedule for their street, he said. No detours will be in place for any of the streets, but he said residents may experience some minor construction incon- veniences. “Everything will remain open during construction,” Lambing said. Green Twp. to repair 15 residential streets Kurt Backscheider [email protected] Lambing

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Vol. 94 No. 14© 2015 The Community Press

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

NORTHWESTNORTHWESTPRESS 75¢

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Your Community Press newspaper serving Colerain Township, Green Township, Groesbeck,Monfort Heights, Pleasant Run, Seven Hills, White Oak

News .........................923-3111Retail advertising ............768-8404Classified advertising ........242-4000Delivery ......................853-6263

See page A2 for additional information

Contact The PressCINCO DEMAYO A5Rita shares chili cheesedip recipe

VISIT US ONLINEFind local news atCincinnati.com

In the next few days yourCommunity Press carrierwill be stopping by to collect$3.50 for delivery of thismonth’s Northwest Press.Your carrier retains half ofthis amount as payment forhis or her work. If you wish toadd a tip to reward the carri-er’s good service, both thecarrier and The CommunityPress appreciate your gener-osity.

David and Jacob Schloem-er are the Northwest Presscarriers of the month. Davidand Jake deliver on Ranlynn,Robers, and side streets be-hind White Oak MiddleSchool.

Jake plays tenor saxo-phone and enjoys playingvideo games with his friends.

David plays trumpet and isvery interested in technol-ogy.

Both attend Colerain HighSchool and have been deliver-ing for three years.

David and Jake both per-form in the Colerain HighSchool Marching Band andrecently returned from a tripto New York City where theyperformed with other bandmembers at the Statue of Lib-erty.

If you have questionsabout delivery, or if yourchild is interested in becom-ing part of our junior carrierprogram, please call 853-6263or 853-6277, or email circula-tion manager Sharon Scha-chleiter at sscha [email protected].

COLLECTION TIME

David and Jacob Schloemer

When Colerain High Schoolsenior Robert Sargent and hisfriend Will Packnett, a junior,sat in the offices of IntegrityDevelopment April 12 and sawthe rough cut of their rap video,they were overwhelmed.

“I couldn’t believe how goodit looked,” Sargent said. “Wecouldn’t believe it.”

Just more than a year ago,they couldn’t believe what washappening either.

They were expelled, part ofa group of about 20 ColerainHigh School students disci-plined following an investiga-tion that swirled around issuesthat were not clear cut.

There was a rap video, per-ceived threats, allegations ofgang activities via socialmedia; ultimately, school offi-cials disciplined the studentsfor violations of the school’scode of conduct.

A group of parents suedover the suspensions and ex-pulsions. and part of the settle-ment for the federal lawsuitthat alleged the students’ civilrights had been violated was adiversity program at theschool and the opportunity tomake a positive message rapvideo as part of that program.

“We were kind of angry atfirst,” Sargent said.

“It was like, we were ex-pelled and now we have to do

something for the school? Itfelt like punishment.”

But that feeling didn’t last.The duo worked on the video

with Eric Ellis, CEO of Integri-ty Development, a diversityconsulting firm and PositiveMessage Music, a record labelthat encourages music with apositive message.

You can see the video atbit.ly/colerainrap.

Sargent and Packnett saytheir new mentor helped themsee that something that hadbeen a negative experiencecould be a great opportunity ifthey were willing to let go andmove forward.

“Out of this have beenbirthed two diversity activ-ists,” Ellis said.

“We took a negative andmade it a positive,” Sargent

said.The video was well received

at the closing of the first nightof the diversity program at Col-erain April 17. One of the big-gest fans? U.S. District JudgeTimothy Black.

The video and programwere part of the settlementagreement approved by Blackin December.

“It was entertaining andwell done,” he said. “This is thesort of conversation our com-munities all need to be having,”he said.

“I am so proud of the North-west district and Colerain HighSchool for leading the way forother schools and other dis-tricts.”

The weekend event includ-ed speakers, small group con-versations and music. Stu-dents, parents and staff spentmost of the symposium’s sec-ond day in small groups led byoutside facilitators, talkingabout the strengths, weakness-es of the district as they relateto diversity, and discussing op-portunities and threats to suc-cess as the district moves

JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Colerain junior Will Packnett and senior Robert Sargent talk with Eric Ellis as they work on a video that will beshown at “Building a Culture of Respect,” a symposium on diversity, inclusion and respect at Colerain HighSchool April 17-18.

Colerain students comefull circle with rap video

Colerain High School studentsRobert Sargent, Will Packnett,Deontre Frazier watch a firstscreening of the video withIntergrity Development CEO EricEllis. The video will be showed atBuilding a Culture of Respect, aweekend program focused ondiversity, inclusion and respect.

See VIDEO, Page 2A

Straight talkabout prejudice‘a good start.’Jennie [email protected]

COLERAIN HIGHSCHOOL

Colerain High School’s enroll-ment according to its 2013-14state report card is 1,887. Theracial makeup of the schoolincludes 1,330 white students,401 black students, 34 Asian/Pacific Island, 29 Hispanic and92 multiracial students.

GREEN TWP. — New pave-ment and curbs are coming to 15residential streets in the town-ship this summer.

The streets are being re-paired under Green Township’s2015 Street Rehabilitation Pro-gram. The board of trustees ap-proved a resolution April 13 toadvertise for bids for the pro-ject.

Green Township Director ofPublic Services Joe Lambingsaid this year’s program is esti-mated to cost about $1.625 mil-lion. He said the township willuse tax increment financingfunds to pay for the construc-tion.

“The bid packages are sched-uled to go out next week andthey are due in early May,” hesaid, noting the bids from con-struction companies typicallycome in at a lower cost than theengineer’s estimate.

Every winter Lambing andtwo public services foremendrive along all the neighbor-hood streets the township ischarged with maintaining andrate the surface conditions.

They then get together anddetermine which streets need

repair the most, he said.Green Township is responsi-

ble for the upkeep of 512 resi-dential streets, totaling a littlemore than 110 miles of roadway.

Streets slated for repair thisyear will be resurfaced and getnew curbs where needed.

Lambing saidthis year’s workis expected to be-gin in early June,and constructionshould bewrapped up bylate October orearly November– depending onthe weather.

“We know how the weathercan be around here,” he said.“Hopefully we’ll have a nice,dry summer.”

Residents who live on streetsgetting rehabbed will receive aletter detailing the constructionschedule for their street, hesaid.

No detours will be in placefor any of the streets, but hesaid residents may experiencesome minor construction incon-veniences.

“Everything will remainopen during construction,”Lambing said.

Green Twp. torepair 15residential streetsKurt [email protected]

Lambing

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ahead.It’s not just lip service,

Jackson said. He viewsthe April 17 program as ajumping off point. “Weare going to do morework, looking at differentways to tackle the diversi-ty issue,” he said.

One way is to continueworking to lower the num-ber of minority studentswho are suspended or ex-pelled. “We are continu-ing to monitor the data,

and we are making ourdiscipline codes moreconsistent within andacross buildings in thedistrict,” Jackson said.

He says the recom-mendations of students,parents and staff at theevent will be reportedwithout editing to theboard of education at theMay 11 board meeting,and the district’s admini-stration will be focused onnext steps to continue theconversations started atthe Colerain event.

“We are serious aboutthis,” he said.

VideoContinued from Page 1A

The 2015 election sea-son is off to a rocky startin Colerain Township.

It’s kicking off with amissing boulder, a socialmedia storm, and accu-sations of political chica-nery.

Greg Insco, a candi-date for Colerain Town-ship trustee two yearsago, installed an en-graved rock at the trailmap in Colerain Parkhonoring his 2009 walkacross America. He con-cocted the cross-countryhike with his friendMegan Gore to catch theattention of the pro-ducers of Survivor.

Then he noticed thememorial rock had dis-appeared.

Insco filed a police re-port April 13, complain-ing that the rock hadbeen taken from thepark. He said he posted areward on Facebook andwas subsequently told bya township employeethat the rock had been or-dered moved by thetownship trustees, andhad been placed facedown in another area ofthe park.

He says it’s an exam-ple of “political dirtytricks” and posted onFacebook saying currenttrustees were exhibitingcynicism and malice inordering the rockmoved. But township of-ficials say there was noplot to bury Insco’s rock.At the request of theNorthwest Press, KevinSchwartzhoff, the town-

ship’s parks director,produced 2012 emailsdiscussing the locationof the rock and suggest-ing the township thinkabout moving it some-where else. He says mov-ing the rock was his sug-gestion, and park em-ployees said theythought the rock hadbeen moved last year. Hesaid the rock was eventu-ally moved last summer,to a landscaped area. In-sco says his rock was inthe grass, with the in-scription face down.

The township does notuse work orders, so therewere none to pinpointwhen the rock wasmoved, or which work-ers moved it.

The current trusteesand Jim Rowan, ColerainTownship’s administra-tor, all said they hadnothing to do with the re-moval of the rock.

Trustee Dennis De-ters said with the town-ship facing fiscal chal-lenges, a pending lawsuitwith Rumpke and theother issues of local gov-ernments, he doesn’thave the time nor the in-clination to move rocksin the park. But he tookoffense at suggestions onsocial media that trust-ees were involved. “It’sfrustrating when youknow this didn’t happen,but people won’t listen orbelieve it,” he said.

Trustee Jeff Rittersaid he didn’t order therock moved, either. AndTrustee president Melin-da Rinehart said shedidn’t even know Inscohad a rock in the park.

JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The rock is back at the map in Colerain Park.

Political road getsrocky in Colerain Twp.Jennie [email protected]

CommunityAll-Stars

Community Press isinviting you to hop onthe All-Star Game band-wagon. What memoriesdo you have of previousAll-Star Games in Cin-cinnati (or other cities)?What has baseballmeant to you; what doesit mean to you now?Share photos if you havethem. Email [email protected].

Purple Heartmonument to bededicated

The public is invitedto attend a ceremonydedicating the new Pur-ple Heart Memorial atVeterans Park in GreenTownship.

Green Townshiptrustees, the MilitaryOrder of the PurpleHeart Chapter 3620 andGreen Township VFWPost 10380 will dedicatethe monument at 10 a.m.Friday, May 1.

Veterans Park is at6239 Harrison Ave. Call574-4848 for informa-tion.

Seeking focusgroup members

Colerain Townshipadministrator, Jim Row-an is hosting a focusgroup to continue con-versations on ways togenerate funding to fixstreets and continue op-erating the parks andsenior center in ColerainTownship.

It is anticipated thefocus group will meetsometime in June.

If you are interestedin participating, pleaseemail Jim [email protected] orcall him at 513-923-5005.

BRIEFLY

District: Northwest Lo-cal School District

Levy: Issue 5 is a 4.33-mill bond/operating levy;3.15 mills will fund bonds,1.18 will generate operat-ing funds. It replaces a4.52-mill levy that expiresthis year.

What owner of$100,000 home paysnow: $135.63 for the ex-piring 4.52-mill levy.

What owner of$100,000 home wouldpay if it passes: $151.55annually if not eligible fortax reductions.

David Nurre, assistantdirector of finance for theHamilton County Audi-

tor’s Office, said the own-er of a $100,000 home hasbeen paying $135.63 un-der the current 4.52-milllevy.

What happens in theschools if it fails: Theboard will need to decidewhether to bring the issueback to voters in Novem-ber or ask for a loweramount from voters.

What happens in theschools if it passes: Fiveold elementary schoolswill be replaced withthree new elementaryschools and also providefor renovations to the re-maining elementaryschools, three middle

schools and two highschools.

Groups supporting it:Community Partners forEducation. Endorsed byColerain Township trust-ees, the Colerain Town-ship police and fire de-partments, and the Mon-fort Heights/White OakCommunity Association.

Websites for more in-formation:www.nwlsd.org.

Financial informationprovided by Dave Nurre,

assistant director of financefor the Hamilton County

Auditor’s Office.

Northwest school district hastax issue on May 5 ballot

The inaugural CheviotClassic Car Show will takeplace at Harvest HomePark Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Sunday, May 3.

Proceeds from theshow will benefit localcharities in Western Ham-ilton County as well assupport Western HillsCommunity ServiceClub’s student of themonth program. The pro-gram honors top studentsfrom Elder, Oak Hills,Taylor, Mercy and Setonhigh schools, as well as Di-amond Oaks adult educa-

tion school.The event is free to the

public and $10 to registera vehicle. On-site regis-tration is from 9 a.m tonoon. The first 100 regis-trations will receive afree event T-shirt and thefirst 250 registrants re-ceive a free dash plaque.The show will take placerain or shine.

The awards ceremonyis scheduled for 3 p.m.,with trophies given forBest of Show, People’sChoice, Judge’s Choiceand Show N Shine. Theowners of the top 25 carswill also receive anaward.

Festivities include:music, split the pot andother raffles, and foodtrucks from Wake andBake and Hungry Broth-ers. Chips, cookies andsoft drinks will be avail-able for purchase. Therewill be free face paintingby Tuesday Tedesco aswell as free balloons forchildren from 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.

This show is being car-ried on by the legacy ofthe Jerry Stautberg Me-morial Car Show, whichoperated from 2010-2014,according to a press re-lease.

Car show to benefit local charitiesStephen Roy [email protected]

Colerain Townshiptrustees agreed to buy a$3.2 million parking lot asits participation in a taxincrement financingagreement for theplanned Kroger Market-place on Springdale Roadnear the intersection withColerain Avenue.

While township partic-ipation generally takesplace as building sewers,roads, retaining walls andother infrastructure, the

township is going to sellbonds to pay for the park-ing lot property neces-sary for the project. It willbe eventually be sold toKroger.

Tax increment financ-ing is an economic devel-opment mechanism avail-able to local governmentsin Ohio to finance publicinfrastructure improve-ments. TIFs divert the ad-ditional taxes on the in-creased assessed value ofan improvement to theproperty to a separatefund to finance the con-

struction of public infra-structure. TIFs can alsobe used to buy propertyneeded for a develop-ment, and that’s what ishappening in this case.

Assistant administra-tor Frank Birkenhauersays taking this non-tradi-tional path for the TIFmakes good sense for thetownship, as it limits thetime the township willhave to spend overseeingand shepherding the con-struction of infrastruc-ture improvements.

Colerain Twp. buys parking lotfor Kroger Marketplace TIF planBy Jennie [email protected]

CE-0000609185

at the Beautiful Vinoklet WineryMother’s Day Sunday Hours Noon - 5:30 pm

Reservations Recommended

Choose One Entree: Prime Rib,Baked Salmon or Chicken Marsala.

All entree’s served with a buQ et that includes:• Soup du jour• Tossed Salad• Red-skinned Mashed Potatoes• Fancy Mixed Vegetables

• Dinner Rolls• Assorted Desserts• CoA ee and Iced Tea

MOVIE IN THE VINEYARD

May 22 starting at duskMay y 22 starting at dusfeaturing “Mamma Mia”

Food and Drink Concessions available

FREE ADMISSIONNo coolers, foods or drinks

brought onto premises

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Sunday Special$21.95Per Person

Online Reservations @ www.vinokletwines.com11069 Colerain Ave., Cinti., OH 45252 • 513.385.9309

*Wine, beer and soft drinks available at cash bar.

APRIL 29, 2015 • NORTHWEST PRESS • 3A

SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

NORTHWESTPRESSEditor: Richard Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

Each year, The MotzGroup gives back to thecommunity through aservice day, where its

employees work on upgradingand improving an area baseballfield. All of the work is completedin one day, and the company pro-vides a nice dinner that eveningfor their employees. The serviceday is completed in conjunctionwith, and through the support ofthe Reds Community Fund.

The Northwest High Schoolbaseball field was chosen for thisyears’ service day project, and on

April 17, crews from The MotzGroup and the Reds CommunityFund were on hand.

Work included re-grading theinfield to improve its drainage,rebuilding the home plate area,the pitcher’s mound, the bullpenmounds, edging and trimmingthe infield and base paths, trim-ming and rolling recently in-stalled sod, and installing syn-thetic turf in front of each dugoutand on the on-deck circles. Dug-out paint was also touched up.

Photos by Cara Owsley/TheEnquirer.

Helen Motz of the Motz Group works on the infield at Northwest High School Friday.

Dreamfields

Bobby Elliott, an employee of the Motz Group, works on the infield atNorthwest High School Friday.

Employees of the Motz Group spent the day giving a baseball fieldmakeover at Northwest High School Friday.

Kelano Wilson, Jake Fishburn and Brandon Mueller, Northwest baseballplayers, watch as employees of the Motz Group helped with a baseballfield makeover at their school Friday. Wilson, a senior said, “I am glad tosee it before I leave.”

An employee of the Motz Group stands in the mud as he takesmeasurements at home plate at Northwest High School Friday.

Joe Pollitt, Northwest Athletic Director, said he was speechless when got the news from the Motz Group. “This issuch a blessing for our school. We lose 4-5 games each year, where the field is unplayable. Heavy rains don’t drainwell. What they are doing today will help bring our field up to par with other fields in the city.”

Employees of the Motz Group work on the outfield at Northwest High School Friday. Northwest received a grantthrough the Reds Community Fund to have the infield, pitcher’s mound and home plate and work around thedugouts and on-deck circles renovated.

4A • NORTHWEST PRESS • APRIL 29, 2015

THURSDAY, APRIL 30Clubs & OrganizationsPoker, noon-3:30 p.m., GreenTownship Senior Center, 3620Epley Road, Free. Presented byGreen Township Seniors. 385-3780. Green Township.

Dance ClassesDance Clogging, 6:30 p.m.,Sayler Park Community Center,6720 Home City Ave., Learn howto clog dance. Dancers of alllevels welcome. No partnerrequired. $5. Presented by TheCan’t Stop Cloggers. 324-7454;cantstopcloggers.weebly.com.Sayler Park.

EducationStrengths Based Career Man-agement, 7-8:30 p.m., FamilyLife Center, 703 Compton Road,Learn how to identify goodcareer fit and work towardstrength path. Reservationsrequired. 931-5777; tinyurl.com/familylifectr. Finneytown.

Exercise ClassesYoga for the Back (Therapy),6-6:45 p.m., EarthConnection,370 Neeb Road, $10 drop-in, $45five-class pass, $80 10-class pass,$140 20-class pass. Presented byYoga by Marietta. 675-2725.Delhi Township.

Pure Potential Chikung TaiChi, 9:30-11 a.m., Grace Episco-pal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave.,$50. Presented by HarmonicPulse Wellness. 405-1514;www.harmonicpulsewell-ness.com. College Hill.

Cardio Plus Aerobics Class,4:45-5:45 p.m., Keeping FitStudio, 7778 Colerain Ave., $5.720-4142. Colerain Township.

Introduction to Yoga forBeginners, 7-8 p.m., Earth-Connection, 370 Neeb Road, Forparticipants who have nevertried yoga or have been to classa few times and would like tolearn more before advancing toVinyasa Flow. $78 for 13 classesor $10 per class. Presented byYoga by Marietta. 675-2725;www.yogabymarietta.com.Delhi Township.

Farmers MarketFarm Market of College Hilland New Happy Hour at theMarket, 3-6 p.m., College HillCoffee Company and CasualGourmet, 6128 Hamilton Ave.,Indoor farm market now of-fering happy hour with halfprice wine and beer by glass.Market offerings include freerange eggs, beef, cheese, butter,home baked items, breads,granola and more. Free admis-sion. 542-2739; www.collegehill-coffeeco.com. College Hill.

Karaoke and Open MicKaraoke, 7-9 p.m., VinokletWinery and Restaurant, 11069Colerain Ave., Large collectionof karaoke music from everyera. Free. 385-9309; www.vinok-letwines.com. Colerain Town-ship.

Mean Jean Rockin’ Thursdays,9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Club Trio, 5744Springdale Road, Free. 385-1005.Colerain Township.

NatureBirds, Blooms and PaintedPots, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455Poole Road, Families invited tostop by during week of April17-May 1 and paint a pot. Potswill be hung in park trees.Weekend of May 2-3, plant aflower in pot. Wildflower hike,tie-dye project, games, crafts.Free, requires Hamilton Countyvehicle permit. Presented byGreat Parks of Hamilton County.521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Colerain Township.

On Stage - TheaterThe Sound of Music, 7:30 p.m.,Covedale Center for the Per-forming Arts, 4990 GlenwayAve., Final collaboration be-tween Rodgers and Hammer-stein was destined to becomethe world’s most beloved mu-sical. $24, $21 seniors and stu-dents. 241-6550; www.cincinna-tilandmarkproductions.com.West Price Hill.

Senior CitizensExercise to Music, 10-11 a.m.,Green Township Senior Center,3620 Epley Road, $1. ThroughDec. 17. 385-3780. Green Town-ship.

Open Bridge, noon to 3:30 p.m.,Green Township Senior Center,3620 Epley Road, Free. 385-3780.Green Township.

Sports-Registrations &Tryouts

Saturday Baseball League, 5a.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Base-ball Fields, 10299 McKelveyRoad, McKelvey Fields. TheClippard and Powel CrosleyYMCA have a combined youth,coed, baseball league on Sat-urdays. Season runs from 6/6until 8/1. No games 7/4. Ages3-4, 5-6, and 7-9. Ages 7-9 haveThursday practice, prior to eachSat. game. Register by:5/20.Ages 3-9. Benefits YMCA ofGreater Cincinnati. $50 or $90.Registration required. Presentedby Clippard Family YMCA.923-4466, ext. Sarah; myy.org.Springfield Township.

FRIDAY, MAY 1Art ExhibitsWe Were All Chiefs: CurrentWorks from Elder HighSchool Alumni, 3-6 p.m., FlatsGallery, 3028 Price Ave., Artworkfrom 16 Elder High SchoolAlumni: Tom Berninger, JimBono, Jim Borgman, JordanDaugherty, Jim Doerflein, ChrisFelix, Tim Gold, Rick Gray, TomHaney, Woodrow Hinton III,Chris Hoeting, Michael Hurst,Tim McMichael, Jacob Meyer,Louis Stavale, and Joseph Win-terhalter. Free. Presented byMount St. Joseph University.244-4223; www.msj.edu. EastPrice Hill.

Drink TastingsWine Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,Nature Nook Florist and WineShop, 10 S. Miami Ave., Fourtastings with light snacks. Ages21 and up. $5 per person. 467-1988; www.naturenookonline-.com. Cleves.

Exercise ClassesVinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, 370 NeebRoad, $10 drop-in, $45 five-classpass, $80 10-class pass, $14020-class pass. Presented by Yogaby Marietta. 675-2725; www.yo-gabymarietta.com. Delhi Town-ship.

Cardio Plus Aerobics Class,9:30-10:30 a.m., Keeping FitStudio, 7778 Colerain Ave., $5.720-4142. Colerain Township.

Cardio Plus Aerobics Class, 5-6p.m., Keeping Fit Studio, 7778Colerain Ave., $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Health / WellnessEngage Your Inner HealerChikung, 6:30-8 p.m., GraceEpiscopal Church, 5501 HamiltonAve., $50. Presented by Harmon-ic Pulse Wellness. 405-1514;www.harmonicpulsewell-ness.com. College Hill.

Music - Classic RockJAG, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Club Trio,5744 Springdale Road, Free.385-1005; www.clubtriolounge-.com. Colerain Township.

NatureBirds, Blooms and PaintedPots, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free,requires Hamilton Countyvehicle permit. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. ColerainTownship.

On Stage - TheaterThe Sound of Music, 8 p.m.,Covedale Center for the Per-forming Arts, $24, $21 seniorsand students. 241-6550;www.cincinnatilandmarkpro-ductions.com. West Price Hill.

Jeeves in Bloom, 8 p.m., Glen-more Playhouse, 3716 GlenmoreAve., English countryside maynever be same after BertieWooster and his unflappablevalet, Jeeves, pay a visit. Ages12-99. $16, $15 advance. Regis-tration recommended. Present-ed by The Drama Workshop.Through May 17. 598-8303.Cheviot.

Wait Until Dark, 8 p.m., ArtsCenter at Dunham, 1945 Dun-ham Way, Thriller revolvingaround con man and two ex-convicts who meet their matchin a blind woman. $14, $12seniors, students or groups of 10or more. Presented by SunsetPlayers Inc.. Through May 16.588-4988; www.sunsetplay-ers.org. West Price Hill.

RecreationPickleball, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Sayler Park Community Center,6720 Home City Ave., Learngame of Pickleball, simplepaddle game played usingspecial perforated, slow-movingball over tennis-type net onbadminton-sized court. Mem-bership needed. $25, $10 sen-iors. Through May 29. 941-0102.Sayler Park.

ShoppingRummage Sale, 5-8 p.m., GraceLutheran Church, 3628 BoudinotAve., Variety of items available.Benefits high school youthgroup trip to the national youthgathering in San Antonio. Free.661-5166. Westwood.

Sports-Registrations &Tryouts

Saturday Baseball League, 5a.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Base-ball Fields, $50 or $90. Regis-tration required. 923-4466, ext.Sarah; myy.org. SpringfieldTownship.

SATURDAY, MAY 2Art ExhibitsWe Were All Chiefs: CurrentWorks from Elder HighSchool Alumni, 1-5 p.m., FlatsGallery, Free. 244-4223;www.msj.edu. East Price Hill.

BenefitsMike’s Mentors Kids, 7 a.m. to9 p.m., Mike’s Carwash, 9056Colerain Ave., Buy Works Washfor $15 and $7.50 is donated.Buy Ultimate for $19 and $9.50is donated. Mascots, restaurantsamples, coupons, music andmore. Benefits Big Brothers BigSisters of Greater Cincinnati.$15/$19. 421-4120, ext. 832.Colerain Township.

EducationConcealed Carry Class, 8 a.m.to 9 p.m., Tactical IntelligenceGroup, 6111 Morgan Road, Ledby certified instructors, classmeets State of Ohio ConcealedHandgun Permit pre-applicationeducational requirements inconvenient single-day format.Ages 21 and up. $150. Regis-tration required. 579-1405;tacticalintelligencegroup.com.Cleves.

Exercise ClassesCardio Plus Aerobics Class,9:30-10:30 a.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

FestivalsIncline District Street Fair, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Incline District-East Price Hill, 3006 Price Ave.,Across street from Holy FamilySchool. Showcasing the multicul-tural richness of Price Hill. Localartisan vendors, food trucks,music and craft beer. BenefitsHoly Family Parish. Free. Pre-sented by Holy Family Church -Price Hill. 921-7527; www.thein-clinedistrictstreetfair.com. PriceHill.

Garden ClubsHillside Community Garden:Play in the Dirt with Us, 9 a.m.to noon, Hillside CommunityGarden, 5701 Delhi Road, On thecampus of Mount St. JosephUniversity. Learn ecologically-friendly gardening skills, meetneighbors and grow healthyfood. Help plant seeds, buildterraces, continue work in foodforest and harvest uniquecommunity garden. Sturdy,no-slip shoes or boots suggest-ed. Bring your own gloves. Free.Presented by Hillside Communi-ty Garden Committee. ThroughOct. 17. 503-6794; www.Hillside-GardenDelhi.com. Delhi Town-ship.

Music - CountryBuffalo Ridge Band, 9 p.m. to 1a.m., Club Trio, 5744 SpringdaleRoad, Free. 385-1005; www.club-triolounge.com. Colerain Town-ship.

NatureBirds, Blooms and PaintedPots, noon to 4 p.m., Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Free,requires Hamilton Countyvehicle permit. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. ColerainTownship.

On Stage - TheaterThe Sound of Music, 8 p.m.,Covedale Center for the Per-forming Arts, $24, $21 seniorsand students. 241-6550;www.cincinnatilandmarkpro-ductions.com. West Price Hill.

Jeeves in Bloom, 8 p.m., Glen-more Playhouse, $16, $15 ad-vance. Registration recom-mended. 598-8303. Cheviot.

Wait Until Dark, 8 p.m., ArtsCenter at Dunham, $14, $12seniors, students or groups of 10or more. 588-4988; www.sunset-players.org. West Price Hill.

ShoppingRummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 12:30p.m., Grace Lutheran Church,Free. 661-5166. Westwood.

Open House, Art Sale andSpring Market, 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Clovernook Center for theBlind and Visually Impaired,7000 Hamilton Ave., ProctorCenter. Market will feature artand vendors who are consumersand/or employees of Clover-nook. Free. 522-3860; www.clo-vernook.org. North College Hill.

Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,College Hill Coffee Companyand Casual Gourmet, 6128Hamilton Ave., PNC ATM lotacross from CH Coffee Co.Annuals, Dragon wing begonias,lobelia, zinnias, coleus, cannalilies, dahlias, and much more.Grown by College Hill Garden-ers. Benefits College Hill beauti-fication projects. Free admission.Presented by College Hill Gar-deners, Supported by CollegeHill Coffee Co.. 542-2739. Col-lege Hill.

Yard Sale, Vendor Sale in thePines, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., YMCA -Powel Crosley Jr. Branch, 9601Winton Road, Community wideyard sale and vendor fair. Bakesale, raffle baskets, vendors andtons of unwanted treasures.Benefits YMCA 2015 AnnualCampaign. Free admission.923-4466, ext. Sarah; www.cin-cinnatymca.org. SpringfieldTownship.

Sports-Registrations &Tryouts

Saturday Baseball League, 5a.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Base-ball Fields, $50 or $90. Regis-tration required. 923-4466, ext.Sarah; myy.org. SpringfieldTownship.

SUNDAY, MAY 3Dining EventsBest Sunday Brunch on theWest Side, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 AstonOaks Drive, Omelet and wafflestations, goetta, sausage, bis-cuits, bacon, fruit and more.Lunch portion begins at 11 a.m.Large parties welcome. Specialpricing on holidays. $11.95, $8.95seniors and ages 7-14, free ages6 and under. Reservationsrequired. 467-0070, ext. 3. NorthBend.

Exercise ClassesFree Workout Every Sunday,2:15-3:30 p.m., Greater EmanuelApostolic Temple, 1150 W.Galbraith Road, Lower level.Chair exercise and Leslie San-sone’s low-impact, indoor,aerobic workout. Free. 324-6173.Springfield Township.

Cardio Plus Aerobics Class,9:30-10:30 a.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

Music - AcousticLeo Coffeehouse, 5:30 p.m.,Mount Healthy United Method-ist Church, 7612 Perry St., Week-ly venue of live acoustic folk,Americana, bluegrass, and rootsmusic. Scheduled performancesbegin at 7 p.m. Informal songcircle jam starts at 5:30 p.m.Open mic every first and thirdSunday. Free to members.Donations welcome from non-members. Presented by QueenCity Balladeers. 399-7227;www.qcballadeers.org. MountHealthy.

NatureBirds, Blooms and PaintedPots, noon to 4 p.m., Farbach-

Werner Nature Preserve, Free,requires Hamilton Countyvehicle permit. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. ColerainTownship.

On Stage - TheaterThe Sound of Music, 2 p.m.,Covedale Center for the Per-forming Arts, $24, $21 seniorsand students. 241-6550;www.cincinnatilandmarkpro-ductions.com. West Price Hill.

Jeeves in Bloom, 2 p.m., Glen-more Playhouse, $16, $15 ad-vance. Registration recom-mended. 598-8303. Cheviot.

RecreationCheviot Classic Car Show, 9a.m. to 3 p.m., Harvest HomePark, 3961 North Bend Road,Event formerly the Jerry Stautb-erg Memorial Car Show. Onsiteregistration 9 a.m.-noon. Tro-phies, awards, split the pot,raffles, food trucks, face paint-ing for kids, live music by BrianHellman. Rain or shine. BenefitsWestern Hills Community Ser-vice Club charities. Free toattend, $10 to register vehicle.Presented by Western HillsCommunity Service Club. Nophone; www.whcsc.org. Chevi-ot.

Sports-Registrations &Tryouts

Saturday Baseball League, 5a.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Base-ball Fields, $50 or $90. Regis-tration required. 923-4466, ext.Sarah; myy.org. SpringfieldTownship.

Support GroupsCaregivers’ Support Group,3:30-5 p.m., Family Life Center,703 Compton Road, Find net-work of friends who listen,understand and ease eachother’s burdens by sharingtechniques for joys and chal-lenges caregiving provides. First15 minutes include short talkfrom speaker on issue of interestto group. 931-5777. Finneytown.

MONDAY, MAY 4Exercise ClassesZumba, 6:15-7:10 p.m., KeepingFit Studio, 7778 Colerain Ave.,High-energy dance fitness classfor all ages and all levels offitness. Ages 18 and up. $5.923-4226. Colerain Township.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, $10 drop-in,$45 five-class pass, $80 10-classpass, $140 20-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta-.com. Delhi Township.

Cardio Plus Aerobics Class,9:30-10:30 a.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

Cardio Plus Aerobics Class, 5-6p.m., Keeping Fit Studio, $5.720-4142. Colerain Township.

Pilates, 5-6 p.m., Sayler ParkCommunity Center, 6720 HomeCity Ave., Using Silm and SculptPilates video with workoutsbroken down into 10 minute

intervals. Ages 18 and up. $5daily or annual membership $25,$10 seniors and youth. 941-0102;cincyrec.org. Sayler Park.

RecreationPickleball, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Sayler Park Community Center,Membership needed. $25, $10seniors. 941-0102. Sayler Park.

Sports-Registrations &Tryouts

Saturday Baseball League, 5a.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Base-ball Fields, $50 or $90. Regis-tration required. 923-4466, ext.Sarah; myy.org. SpringfieldTownship.

TUESDAY, MAY 5Exercise ClassesCardio Plus Aerobics Class,4:45-5:45 p.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

Introduction to Yoga forBeginners, 7-8 p.m., Earth-Connection, $78 for 13 classes or$10 per class. 675-2725; www.yo-gabymarietta.com. Delhi Town-ship.

Health / WellnessThe Daniel Plan, 7-8:30 p.m.,Family Life Center, 703 ComptonRoad, Overall wellness programwill equip you with practicaltools and resources to bringhealth into every area of yourlife. Free. Registration required.931-5777; tinyurl.com/fam-ilylifectr. Finneytown.

Music - BenefitsJoint Concert: SycamoreCommunity Band and West-ern Hills Campus Band, 7 p.m.,Western Hills High School, 2144Ferguson Road, Bands willperform individually and collab-orate on a salute to veterans.Benefits Western Hills CampusBand. Free. 697-0868. West-wood.

RecreationPickleball, 6:30-8:30 p.m., SaylerPark Community Center, Mem-bership needed. $25, $10 sen-iors. 941-0102. Sayler Park.

Senior CitizensIndoor Cornhole, noon to 2p.m., Green Township SeniorCenter, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township.

Exercise to Music, 10-11 a.m.,Green Township Senior Center,$1. 385-3780. Green Township.

Euchre, noon to 3:30 p.m.,Green Township Senior Center,3620 Epley Road, Open game.For seniors. 385-3780. GreenTownship.

Sports-Registrations &Tryouts

Saturday Baseball League, 5a.m. to 9 p.m., McKelvey Base-ball Fields, $50 or $90. Regis-tration required. 923-4466, ext.Sarah; myy.org.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

ABOUT CALENDARTo submit calendar items, go to Cincinnati.com/share, log in

and click on “submit an event.” Send digital photos to [email protected] along with event information.Items are printed on a space-available basis with local eventstaking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publicationdate.

To find more calendar events, go to Cincinnati.com/calendar.

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The Incline District Street Fair is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Incline District- EastPrice Hill, 3006 Price Ave., Across street from Holy Family School. The fair will showcase themulticultural richness of Price Hill. On hand will be local artisan vendors, food trucks, music andcraft beer. The event enefits Holy Family Parish. Admission is free. Call 921-7527; visitwww.theinclinedistrictstreetfair.com.Pictured is a view of the downtown Cincinnati, shot fromthe site of the old Price Hill incline.

APRIL 29, 2015 • NORTHWEST PRESS • 5ANEWS

When we plow the garden for oursummer vegetables and flowers, thegrandkids repeat what my own kidsasked when they were little: “Are yougoing to plant potatoes, onions and

carrots?” The answer, ofcourse, is always yes.

Digging for potatoesor pulling up onions orcarrots out of theground is like findingburied treasure. Thenice thing about grow-ing these three veggiesis that they can begrown in the ground orin a container, like abushel basket.

We especially like new potatoesfreshly dug from the garden. Here’s ayummy recipe using a different tech-nique for cooking them.

Readers want to know:What’s the best mint for Juleps and

how do you make them?Spearmint for sure. Make a simple

syrup of 2 cups each sugar and water,add about 1 cup mint leaves, smooshwith spoon to release flavor, and boiluntil sugar dissolves. Cool and strain.

Fill an 8oz. glass with crushed ice,add mint syrup to taste (start withabout 4 tablespoons and go from there.Some people like it real sweet andminty, up to 1/2 cup) and up to 4 table-spoons Kentucky bourbon. Stir realquick to make the glass frost on theoutside and garnish with a mint sprig.

Earth Day fun!So much fun sharing seeds and

planting annuals with grandkids Evaand her class at Kilgour School andJack and Will at Guardian AngelsSchool. Thanks to Natorp’s for supply-ing plants.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educa-tor, Jungle Jim’s Eastgate culinary profes-sional and author. Find her blog online atAbouteating.com. Email her [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Root veggies, Cinco de Mayo on menu

Stovetop roasted fingerlings with butter andparsley

I saw Ina Garten make a variation of these and just had to makesome myself. I used my heavy enameled cast iron Le Creuset pot.Make sure potatoes are about the same size so they cook evenly.

1/4 cup butter1-1/2 pounds fingerling or very small potatoes, rinsed but not

peeledSalt and pepper to tasteChopped parsley

Melt the butter in a large heavy pot. Add potatoes, salt, andpepper, and toss well. Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 20 to30 minutes, until potatoes are just tender when tested with a smallknife. Shake pot occasionally without removing lid to prevent thebottom potatoes from burning. Turn off heat and steam 5 minutes.Don't overcook. Stir in parsley.

Tip: Ina used dill so try that, too.

Cinco de Mayo chili cheese dip

I like to sprinkle the finished dish with more cilantro. If youwant a spicy kick, substitute tomatoes with chilies, drained for thediced tomatoes.

15 oz. can chili with beans14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained3 green onions, sliced thin, white and green part bothCilantro to taste8 oz. cream cheese, softenedGenerous cup corn chips, finely crushed8 oz. Taco or Mexican blend shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Spray an 8-inch baking pan or small ovenproof casserole. Stir together chili, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.Spread cream cheese in bottom of baking dish. Top with a layer ofchili mixture. Sprinkle top with the corn chips and cheese. Bake untilcheese melts and bubbles a bit, about 15 minutes. Serve with cornchips or veggies.

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Spearmint is the best mint for juleps, according to Rita Heikenfeld.

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School tax isreplacement for expiringlevy

I am writing this as a lifelongresident of the NorthwestSchool District, a three termand current Board of Educationmember, and a person greatlyconcerned about how continuedtax increases are financially de-stroying the middle class in thiscountry.

Over the years, I have votedagainst as many school levies asthose I have supported. For theupcoming May 5 Northwest op-erating and bond levy, I strong-ly encourage you to vote yes.

Why? Well first, the May 5 is-sue is not a new tax, but essen-tially a replacement tax. Themillage is actually lower thanthe expiring levy, going from

4.52 to 4.33 mills. Many home-owners will actually see a prop-erty tax reduction.

If this passes, Northwest canreplace five of our oldest ele-mentary buildings, whose aver-age age is 52 years, with threebrand new, state of the art, K-5buildings. Additionally, all oth-er district buildings will be up-dated. What a fine addition toour community these new andupdated schools will be.

With interest rates so low, wehave a golden opportunity to domuch for our schools, all at anaffordable price. The end resultwill be a big win not only for ourstudents, but for the entireNorthwest community.

Christopher J. Heather Member, Northwest Board of

Education Green Township

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Now that Pete Rose hasformally requested reinstate-ment into Major LeagueBaseball, we should reconsid-er how the Hall of Fameblackballed him.

Regardless of his violatingRule 22, Baseball’s cardinalsin since the Black Sox Scan-dal, and his failure to payfederal taxes, Rose’s on-fieldperformance gives him theright to be considered forrecognition in Cooperstown.The time has arrived for theHall to reopen its doors and atleast allow Rose’s name onthe ballot.

Pete Rose hustled on thediamond from his first at-batthrough hit 4,192. After 24seasons, he attained a longlist of records. After bench-ing himself when player-manager, his compulsionstook over. Things got out ofhand. His gambling and run-ning with thugs is well docu-mented in the Dowd Report,in film, and in the CincinnatiEnquirer. He was kicked outof Major League Baseball,went to federal prison, andthen denied a spot in Cooper-stown.

Pete has been punished fornearly as many seasons as heplayed. Though he publiclydenied betting on baseballuntil his memoir “My PrisonWithout Bars” in 2004, he hasbeen forthright in his admis-sions since. His chief crime isthat he bet on his team to win.There have been exhaustiveefforts and ample time to findif he threw any games. Rose’srough pals during his nadir

have sunglike canariesto federalauthoritiesand to jour-nalists anddon’t allegewrongdoingbeyond thatwhich Rosehas alreadyadmitted andserved time.

The most perplexing andundemocratic move was howthe Hall of Fame barred Roseas biographer Kostya Kenne-dy documents in his com-plete, unbiased and candidexamination of the “Hit King,Pete Rose: An American Di-lemma.” MLB and Cooper-stown are separate, indepen-dent entities. Because MLBfound that Rose bet on base-ball, the Hall could still in-duct him. Then-commissionerBart Giamatti even answereda sportswriter’s question atRose’s public indictment.Taking a reporter’s questionat the 1989 press conference,he answered, “You will decidewhether he belongs in theHall of Fame.”

As Rose was paroled dur-ing the fifth year after hislast at-bat, the Hall suddenlybarred anyone on the MLB’spermanently ineligible listfrom the Hall’s ballot. From1919 until that moment, evenShoeless Joe Jackson waseligible, but the journalist-voters, understandably, nevervoted him in. With the infa-mous Rose Resolution, ourwise guardians of the Cooper-

stown shrine cannot makethat determination. To make astatement in what would havebeen No. 14’s first year ofeligibility, 41 sportswritersstill voted for Rose anyway,knowing their votes wouldnot count.

The baseball public knowswell Pete’s on-field and off-field records. Polls haveshown baseball fans favorinducting Rose. A poll takenjust before his 2004 admis-sions showed two-thirds ofthose who thought he hadgambled on baseball stillfavored allowing him into theHall. A 2012 Rasmussen pollshowed 59 percent believe heshould be honored in Cooper-stown, while 29 percent saidhe should not.

Whether it is still worthenforcing Rule 22 to protectthe integrity of the game, asinvestigator John Dowd in-sists, is a fair question. Butwhile new MLB Commission-er Rob Manfred considersRose’s recent request forreinstatement, the Hall ofFame should repeal the 25-year-old public relationsmove designed to keep Char-lie Hustle out of Cooperstownand afford him the same dem-ocratic process all those be-fore him received.

David Wolfford teaches govern-ment and politics at MariemontHigh School. He is author of “Unit-ed States Government and Politics:Preparing for the Advanced Place-ment Examination” (Amsco/Per-fection Learning). His website,www.davidwolfford.com.

Charlie Hustled: The HallDisfranchised Voters to Bar Rose

DavidWofford COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

April 22 questionNow that the U.S. is “nor-

malizing” relations with Cuba,and has removed it from the listof state sponsors of terrorism,how will this benefit or hurt theU.S.? Would you be more or lesslikely to visit Cuba? Why or whynot?

“There are many thingsabout our history with theCommunist Cuban govern-ment, that are not America’sproudest moments. That be-ing said, I see absolutely nobenefit to the U.S. in recogniz-ing Cuba, as long as it is underCastro. If the former resi-dents, through Congress, re-quest normalization, I mightchange my mind.

“Our currently failed for-eign policies certainly do notgain any strength in our de-mands for human rights.Strange, to me, is how we keptthe sanctions on South Africauntil they failed internally,but we seem desperate to notdo the same to terrorist na-tions like Iran and Cuba.

“BTW I found the beachesat Guantanamo Bay to besome of the most beautiful inthe world on numerous occa-sions. Probably, Marriottcould build a five star resortthere in place of the TalibanTowers Resort. I’m still wait-ing to go to the Hilton that Iwas sure would be built onNha Trang’s beach.”

D.B.

“I’ve known many peoplethat have been able to go toCuba under the guise of artis-tic or university/academic-

sponsored trips, so although itwas off limits to the casualU.S. citizen there were waysto travel there.

“I think Cuba will benefitin terms of tourism dollarsand as for the U.S. it could be-come a popular destinationfor vacations and leisure.

“The importance of thisthawing is that the Cuban peo-ple reap some type of benefitboth in terms of economic andsocietal. I believe they havebeen harmed the most bytheir system of governmentand our cutting of ties.”

“Although I was in highschool during the Reaganyears, I never felt that Cubawas in any way a threat to theUnited States. I am surprisedit took this long for the U.S. tonormalize relations withthem.”

C.S.

“Normalizing relationswith Cuba is the first and onlything Obama has done duringhis reign that finally makescomplete sense. It’s about

time. Whether this changewill be a real benefit to theUSA is yet to be seen, but itwill absolutely be a signifi-cant benefit to the Cuban peo-ple. The tourism dollars aloneflooding into their economywill be well received and cre-ate a start toward reliving anoticeable portion of the suf-fering endured daily by thepopulace.

“Yes, it remains a Commu-nist society and the trickledown to the common folkfrom the new-found largessemay be slow, but people’slives should start to improve.Other trade deals and invest-ment from American compa-nies will help as well. As far asbenefiting the USA, one canhope that more Americansgaining a first-hand view intothe myriad failures inherentin a Communist society, andby close extension socialism,will result in a ground swellarising to turn sharply awayfrom the socialism path downwhich Obama has steered ourcountry.

“I support this change inrelationship between our twocountries and look forward tosomeday visiting our Carib-bean neighbor.”

M.J.F.

“It was time to re-establishrelations with Cuba. I fearhowever that it could emulatethe flow of illegal aliens thathas been going on from Mex-ico. The U.S. is not equippedto financially handle anymore of that.

T.D.T.

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THIS WEEK’SQUESTIONWas Reds manager Bryan Priceright about what he said aboutmedia coverage hurting histeam? What is the media’s rolein covering local sports fran-chises?

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One of the safety precau-tions coal miners once used inearly underground miningoperations was a canary in acage. As long as the canarysang, the miners knew theywere safe from undetectabletoxic gases. If the canarystopped singing, the minersproceeded to evacuate themine.

Recent developments withinthe Ohio’s education fundinglandscape have cautioned alldistricts to pay attention totheir own canaries.

One example involves theRepublican-dominated stateboard of education’s decisionby a partisan vote of 11-7 torepeal the decades old five ofeight standard which requiredall districts to fill five of eightsupport positions for eachincrement of 1,000 students.

The education service per-sonnel positions are music, art,physical education and visitingteacher plus school nurse,librarian and counselor.

Ironically, the requirementto teach the two arts disci-plines and physical educationin grades K-8 still remains.Undoubtedly, much of thisresponsibility will shift to thealready overburdened class-room teachers.

At the same time competingschool funding proposals fromthe Ohio State Legislature andGov. John Kasich will decreasestate funds for at least 93 Ohioschool districts.

The vast majority of schooldistricts in southwest Ohio thatdepend on a perpetual, prom-ised, reimbursement from thediscontinued personal tangibleproperty tax will lose a signifi-cant amount of expected staterevenue. In fact PrincetonDistrict projects a 24 percentreduction to its budget.

In a district like MiddletownCity Schools, which has been

advised by thestate auditor toreduce itsbudget by $3million peryear, thesedevastatingactions willcreate trau-matic choicesany board ofeducation

dreads to face.The proposed reductions

include 35 general educationteachers and 11 education ser-vice personnel positions.

With the elimination of thefive of eight standard andlooming state revenue loses,board members will surelyconsider deeper cuts for all ofthose positions previouslycovered by the standard withthe intent to preserve as manyclassroom teaching positionsas possible.

Inevitably, these tax shift-ing shell games the state legis-lature and governor are play-ing with public school fundingwill eventually fall at the door-step of the local school schooldistrict. Once all conceivablecuts are painfully made, thelocal board will seek additionalmonies by raising propertytaxes.

As the public has previouslywitnessed, the number ofyears required for most localboards to pass a tax levy canseverely impact the educationof their students for years.

The struggles Lakota andLittle Miami districts recentlyendured are two prominentexamples.

That’s an unforgivable priceto pay for our children’s fu-ture!

Noel Taylor is a former PrincetonCity Schools administrator and aresident of Sharonville.

Caged bird sings sad songfor boards of education

Noel TaylorCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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NORTHWESTPRESSEditor: Melanie Laughman, [email protected], 513-248-7573

Congratulations to the 2014-2015 winter sports All Stars. In2014-2015 school year, we’retaking a different tact at recog-nizing student athletes in theCommunity Press & Recorder,replacing Sportsman and Sport-swoman of the Year. Each sea-son we’ll name All Stars foreach sport, many picked for sta-tistical reasons, all-city teamrankings, etc.

Some of these names - plussome wild cards - will be placedon a ballot in June (along withthe All Stars from fall andspring) for the 2014-2015 maleand female All Stars of the Year.Readers will be able to vote forthese 2014-2015 All Stars in lateJune or early July on Cincin-nati.com. The wild cards will belimited to seniors of significantindividual athletic achieve-ment. Please note The Commu-nity Press’s sister paper, theCincinnati Enquirer, has its ownwinter sports All Stars and willhave a similar vote next sum-mer.

The daily and weekly highschool sports staff, as well asour sponsor, Tri-Health, areproud to acknowledge the hardwork and dedication of theseathletes and their coaches.

Boys basketballLa Salle sophomore C.J.

Fleming: Was named the Great-er Catholic League South Offen-sive Player of the Year. He ledthe conference in scoring with16.5 points per game, was thirdin the GCL South in rebounds(4.5) and fifth in assists (2.1).Fleming, who hit the second-most 3-pointers (51) in the GCLSouth, shot 86 percent from thefoul (85-for-99).

Northwest’s Jarrell Marsh:Was the Southwest Ohio Confer-ence Player of the Year underCoach of the Year Nick Argen-tati. Led the conference in scor-ing and was all-district honor-able mention.

La Salle junior Jeremy Lar-kin: The guard was the GCLSouth Defensive Player of theYear and became the school’sall-time steal leader during theseason. He led the conference insteals with 2.5 a game and con-tributed 9.9 points per game tohelp the Lancers claim a shareof the GCL South title.

Girls basketballNorthwest sophomore Fa-

timah Shabazz: Led theKnights in scoring with 12.5points per game and became adouble-double threat down thestretch of the season. Receivedhonorable mention from theSouthwest Ohio Conference.

McAuley senior SydneyLambert: Was one of three Mo-hawks named first team in theGirls Greater Catholic League.Lambert, signed with BowlingGreen, was third in the confer-ence averaging 12.6 points pergame.

Colerain senior Ciera Phil-lips: A first-team selection inthe Greater Miami Conference.She led the GMC with 14.8 re-bounds per game. Phillips’ 11.8points per game ranked eighthin the conference, while her 51.5percent field goal percentagewas the fourth-best in the GMC.

Boys swimmingLa Salle junior Ethan Stock:

A member of the Lancers’ 200freestyle relay team, with DanRichter, Anthony Hale and Da-vid Orth, which was named sec-ond team All-GCL South. He

was a Division I district qualifi-er in the 50 and 100 freestyle aswell as the 200 freestyle relay.

Girls swimmingColerain freshman Hailee

Trotter: A Division I state quali-fier and named first team All-GMC. She placed 10th at thestate meet in the backstroke,where her time of 57.30 brokeher own school record. Trotter’swin in the 200 individual medleyat the GMC meet also set aschool record.

Colerain sophomore KerryTepe: Was a state qualifier in the100 breaststroke and finished22nd this season. She’s a two-time district qualifier in multi-ple events in just two seasons ofswimming.

WrestlingNorthwest senior Julian

Daniels: Has broken multipleschool records, including somepreviously set by his brother,Ameer. Was looking to com-pletely rewrite the school’swrestling record book. He wasthe Southwest Ohio Conferencewrestler of the year and a first-teamer. Was the SWOC champi-on, the Lebanon sectional cham-pion, the third-place finisher atthe Kettering Fairmont districttournament and was a statequalifier at 182 pounds.

La Salle sophomore CoreyShie: Was a Division I statequalifier for the second year ina row and first team All-GCLSouth at 132 pounds. Accordingto the GCL, he went 27-2 with 14pins during the regular season.

La Salle sophomore An-

drew Sams: A first-team All-GCL South member at 145pounds. He also qualified to thestate tournament for the secondstraight season. In the regularseason, he posted a 29-4 recordwith eight pins, per the confer-ence.

Boys bowlingNorthwest junior Carter

Gehring: Averaged 203.6 forthe Southwest Ohio Conferencechampion Knights. Was a first-team all-SWOC selection alongwith teammates Nate Benderand Nate Grigsby. Rolled a 711series at the Colerain sectional,which would have been plentyto qualify him for the districtmeet. However, Northwest wasdisqualified by the OHSAAwhen it self-reported it playedmore than the maximum num-ber of regular season matchesallowed.

Colerain junior Nick Poppe:Was the Cardinals’ only first-team All-GMC selection. He ledthe Cardinals with a 205.2 gameaverage which was tied for 12th

in the GMC. Helped Colerainfinish fourth at the Division Idistrict tournament whichearned them a spot at the statemeet as a team.

Colerain freshman DariusButler: Named second-teamAll-GMC with teammate An-drew Ward. He had the second-highest average on his teamwith a 201.9. At the district tour-nament, to help send his team tostate, Butler led the Cardinalswith a 608 three-game series.Butler was joined in the effortby teammates Ward, Austin Pio-trowski and Donovan Murray inthe push to state.

La Salle senior Ben Millard:The GCL South Bowler of theYear, he averaged 210.7 pergame, which ranked second inthe conference. He helped LaSalle to conference title alongwith teammates Danny Reich-wein, who led the GCL with a213.2 average, Matt Knebel andEric Blessing who were also

first team All-GCL.

Girls bowlingColerain sophomore Erin

Tragesser: Was named second-team All-GMC; the only mem-ber of the Cardinals on the all-conference team. Tragesserwon the Division I sectionaltournament in dominant fash-ion. Her three-game sectionalseries of 660 was the highest by25 pins. She led her team with a170.7 game average.

McAuley junior MadisonBaker: Named first-team All-GGCL for the third consecutiveseason. Her 186.9 game averagewas fifth in the conference andthird on the Mohawks.

Ice hockey La Salle senior Jake Otta-

way: The defenseman wasfirst-team All-City selection inthe Southwest Ohio High SchoolHockey League. He scored 15goals with four assists for 19points in 23 games. His team-mates, Josh Reosel, Alex Smithand Conner Liette were alsonamed first-team All-City.

Northwest Press presents2015 WINTER ALL STARS

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La Salle sophomore Corey Shie lost 3-2 in the consolation round toPerrysburg’s Moises Guillen and was eliminated from the OHSAA Division Iwrestling tournament March 13 in Columbus.

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Northwest junior Carter Gehring begins his approach during practice atNorthwest Lanes.

FILE

La Salle’s Andrew Sams gets atakedown on Mount Healthy’s ChrisJones.

THANKS TO COLERAIN

Colerain High School’s Kerry Tepe,left, and Hailee Trotter preparebefore swimming at the Division Istate meet in 2015.

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La Salle’s Ethan Stock gets a quickstart in the 50 freestyle at the GCLmeet Feb. 4.

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Northwest sophomore forwardFatimah Shabazz spins and drives tothe basket during the Knights’game against Mount Healthy Jan.14.

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La Salle guard Jeremy Larkin scoreson a lay up against Elder on Feb. 20.

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McAuley senior guard SydneyLambert, No. 13, drives by LakotaWest’s Lauren Cannatelli, No. 12, ina Division I regional semifinal atKettering Fairmont March 11.

THANKS TO DEBBIE POTZNER

The Colerain boys varsity bowlingteam was the only area team toqualify for the Division I statetournament March 13. Kneeling,from left: Brandon Nuttle, DonovanMurray, Austin Piotrowski.Standing: Darius Butler, VinceSprague, Andrew Ward, NickPoppe.

FILE

Colerain’s Ciera Phillips, No. 35,pulls down a rebound over Badin’sLiz Marot.

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La Salle’s C.J.Fleming drives to thebasket in the district final againstSpringfield on March 14.

BRANDON SEVERN FOR THE COMMUNITY

PRESS

Jarrell Marsh of Northwest sees anopen lane to the bucket and takesit.

BRANDON SEVERN FOR THE COMMUNITY

PRESS

Julian Daniels of Northwest tries toget out of the clutches of MasonQuinn of Lakota West in the182-pound consolation finals atdistricts.

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Baseball» Colerain downed

Fairfield 9-4 on April 18.Senior Austin Powersearned the win and seniorJake Murray went 3-for-4with two home runs andfour RBI.

On April 20, the Cardi-nals edged by Oak Hills3-2 in nine innings. JakeSchrand got the win inthree and two-thirds in-nings of scoreless relief.Cory Heffron drove in thegame-winning run, RyanMurray was 3-for-4 andJake Murray doubledtwice.

Colerain throttledWestern Hills 15-1 in fiveinnings April 21. SpencerHenn went 2-for-3 with adouble and home run.

The Cardinals lost 11-4to Lakota West on April22. Jake Murray went 2-for-2.

» La Salle toppledSpringboro 13-3 on April18. Senior catcher NigelWilliams was 2-for-3 withthree RBI and three runsscored.

On April 21, the Lanc-ers blew by Elder 9-3. Sen-ior Brian Schwankhausgot the win. Anthony Belldrove in two and Williamsplated three. La Salle lostto Elder 4-3 April 22. Sen-ior Eric Greene and Wil-liams both went 2-for-3.

» Roger Bacon beatPrinceton 3-2 April 18.The Spartans lost 3-2 toFenwick April 20. OnApril 22, Roger Bacon lost6-1 at Chaminade-Juli-

enne. Roger Bacon beatPrinceton 3-2 on April 18.Senior Kevin Schnedl hadtwo RBI and junior BeauOtto got the win.

» Northwest split theseason series with Edge-wood by defeating theCougars 14-8 April 23.

» Mount Healthydropped a third game in arow after losing 23-1 toHarrison April 22.

» In a doubleheader onApril 18, St. Xavier lost toBloom-Carroll 11-5 ingame one then fell 2-1 ingame two. Senior JohnKlare went 3-for-4 ingame two.

The Bombers beat Fen-wick 6-3 April 21. JuniorClayton Peterson earnedthe win and sophomoreShayne Rice picked up the

save. Junior Sam Anken-bauer was 3-for-4 with adouble and triple.

St. Xavier came upshort 4-0 against MoellerApril 22. A.J. Getter tookthe loss.

Softball» Northwest defeated

Taylor 3-2 April 23. TheKnights improved to 10-5with the win.

» Harrison defeatedMount Healthy 11-0 April22. The Owls fell to 0-10with the loss.

» McAuley toppledMercy 10-0 in five inningsApril 17. Morgan Wellslaunched her second hom-er of the season. The Mo-hawks lost 6-0 to Lebanon,the top-ranked team in thestate, on April 23. Sopho-

more Britney Bonno dou-bled.

» Colerain smashedPrinceton 18-0 in five in-nings April 18. SeniorHayley Curtis homeredwith two RBI. Senior Nia-ra Jones drove in fiveruns and also homered.

The Cardinals beatHamilton 12-1 in five in-nings April 23. Sopho-more Brittany Smith tookthe win and went 2-for-3with a homer and threeRBI. Logan Davis was 2-for-2 with three RBI.

» Roger Bacon blankedFenwick 10-0 in five in-nings on April 18. AshtonLindner earned the win al-lowing three hits. SeniorLexy Hoffman was 3-for-4. Brittany Jerger, Ka-tie Perry, Miranda Gul-lette and Lindner all con-tributed extra-base hits.

On April 21, the Spar-tans eclipsed Alter 1-0 innine innings. Lindner had13 strikeouts and got thewin. She also doubled anddrove in the game’s onlyrun.

Roger Bacon beat Car-roll 11-1 April 23 behind 10strikeouts from Lindner.Senior Cassie Weidnerwent 2-for-3 with two dou-bles and two RBI.

Girls track and field» McAuley won the

Harrison Invite April 17.Senior Kenzie Pfeifer wonthe 1,600 meters with atime of 5:17.59. SeniorSydney Lambert won the400-meter dash in 59.75.Pfeifer came in second inthe 800 (2:20.03). EmilyAnneken won the 3,200meters in 12:13.21. TheMohawks also won the

4x400 relay.

Boys track and field» La Salle won the Har-

rison Invite April 17. NickWuestefeld finished firstin the 3,200 meters with atime of 10:18.00. SeniorJordan Thompson tookfirst in shot put with athrow of 55’4.5”.

Volleyball» La Salle beat Prince-

ton 25-16, 25-20, 12-25, 25-22 on April 22.

» On April 18, St. Xavi-er defeated St. Ignatius25-18, 25-18, followed bywins over Archbishop Ho-ban and Walsh Jesuit.

St. Xavier beat Center-ville 19-25, 25-19, 19-25, 25-13, 25-8 on April 20.

» Roger Bacon beatFenwick 25-23, 25-19, 25-20 on April 22.

On April 23, the Spar-tans fell at Alter 25-18, 25-23, 25-18.

Tennis» Colerain slipped past

Beavercreek 3-2 April 18.The Cardinals won allthree singles matches be-hind Matthew Laskey,Doug Friedhoff and Hen-ry Wessels.

On April 20, the Cardi-nals handled Harrison 5-0.Colerain won everythingbut first singles in a 4-1win over Princeton April21.

» Northwest defeatedMiddletown 3-2 April 20.Harrison defeated theKnights 3-2 April 21.

» Edgewood swept Mt.Healthy 5-0 April 21. Tala-wanda swept the Owls 5-0April 23.

Boys lacrosse» On April 18, La Salle

fell to Walnut Hills 18-12.Justin Kahny and DavidWieck each had five goals.

» St. Xavier defeatedKiski Prep (Pa.) 15-8 onApril 17. The Bombersbeat Mount Lebanon (Pa.)11-7 April 18. On April 20,St. Xavier bested La Salle27-2.

Colerain Hall ofFame

» Colerain's 2015 Hallof Fame inductees will behonored on May 16 as partof the Breakfast of Cham-pions at Colerain HighSchool.

They are: Coach/ad-ministrator ClarenceStruble (1924-1946),coach/administrator Har-ry Taylor (1924-1948), vol-leyball/basketball playerCourtney Griffin Wein-heimers (1996), crosscountry/track performerAmanda Ward Manthey(1997), football/baseballplayer Brad Dorrmann(1999), football/basketballplayer Dominick Good-man (2005) and crosscountry/track performerBrittany Detzel Dyce(2005)

In addition, all presentColerain athletes whowere at least All-GMChonorable mention orwere on a team that won achampionship will be rec-ognized. This event isopen to the public, free ofcharge, and starts with abreakfast at 8:30 a.m. inthe Colerain High Cafete-ria. Call 404-5679 for de-tails.

SHORT HOPS

Adam Baum and NickRobbeCommunity Press staff

THANKS TO RON RUSSO

McAuley High School won the Harrison track and field InviteApril 17. Pictured, from left, are: Cammy Barnett, Sarah Voit,Emily Anneken, Faith Waters, Kenzie Pfeifer, Sydney Lambertand Kirsten Goldick.

Several St. UrsulaAcademy seniors recent-ly participated in a nation-al letter of intent signingceremony. They are:

Annie Heffernan ofBridgetown, daughter ofDan and Debbie Heffer-nan, has committed to theDivision I University ofNotre Dame in Indianafor cross country andtrack and field.

Elena Helmers-Weg-man of Delhi Township,daughter of Jennifer Hel-

mers and Robert Weg-man, has committed to Di-vision I Wofford Collegein South Carolina fortrack and field.

Caitlin Kelly of Wyo-ming, daughter of Daveand Anna Kelly, has com-mitted to Division IGeorge Mason Univer-sity in Virginia for crosscountry and track andfield.

Katie Kerr of Cleves,daughter of Ken and Tra-cy Kerr, has committed to

swim for Division I Xavi-er University.

Meredith Weidner ofMonfort Heights, daugh-ter of Mark and JaniceWeidner, has committedto play golf at WayneState University in Michi-gan.

Maria Weisgerber ofLoveland, daughter ofMike and Gina Weisger-ber, has committed to Mi-ami University in Oxford,for cross country andtrack and field.

PROVIDED

Several St. Ursula Academy seniors recently participated in a national letter of intent signingceremony. From left: Annie Heffernan, Elena Helmers-Wegman, Caitlin Kelly, Katie Kerr,Meredith Weidner, Maria Weisgerber.

St. Ursula hosts springsigning ceremony

The seventh-gradePleasant Run MiddleSchool boys basket-ball team finished itsregular season in firstplace with an 11-1Southwest Ohio Con-ference record, and a13-1 overall record.After claiming theNo. 1 seed in the tour-nament, and earning afirst-round bye, theKnights defeatedHarrison 47-45 in dou-ble overtime of thesemifinals to reachthe finals. In the fi-nals, Pleasant Run de-feated Talawanda 40-36 to claim the cham-pionship and finish

with a 15-1 record.The Knights aver-

aged 44 points pergame on offense,while only allowing33 points per game ondefense. The Knightswere led by two out-standing guards thisseason, Jared Bal-dock and StevenGrau, both of whomaveraged 13 pointsper game. This sea-son was a true testa-ment to teamwork,with every player onthe team contribut-ing through hardwork both in prac-tice, and duringgames.

PROVIDED

The seventh-grade Pleasant Run Middle School boys basketball team includes: Shawn McDaniel, Khaled ElQasem, Koby Brown,Dominic Baldrick, Jared Baldock, Steven Grau, Marcus Mabry, Dante Walker, Phillip Thomas, Dallis Malone, and coach MarkTedesco.

Pleasant RunKnightscrownedChamps

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Harry AlexanderHarry L. Alexander of White

Oak. He was a veteran of theU.S. Army.

Survived bywife Lois (neeWestermann)Alexander;children Kim(Dr. Mark)Reller andAnita (Jay)Pickelheimer;grandchildrenStephenReller, Bryan

and Darin Pickelheimer; manynieces and nephews.

Visitation was April 18 atGroesbeck United MethodistChurch, followed by a cele-bration service.

Memorials to GUMC or S.O.N.Ministries.

Kimberly AllenKimberly “Kim” Ann Allen,

52, of Colerain Township diedMarch 25.

Survived by children Erica(Brandon Schierloh) Allen;granddaughter Laila Schierloh;mother Hazel and Preceded indeath by husband Rodney Allen;father Melvin Fowler.

Visitation and services were atNeidhard-Young Funeral Home.

Memorials to the AmericanLung Association.

Betty BruceBetty J. (nee Horn) Bruce, 67,

of Mount Healthy died March20.

Survived by husband Dale L.Bruce; children Leland Bolin,Carolyn Vanaman, Steven Bolin,Mark Bolin, Anita Smith, JennieWilliams, Dennis Bruce, DeAngelBruce, Scott Davidson, SerenaDameron, Betty Dameron,Johnny Dameron; 32 grand-children; 21 great-grandchildren;father Woodrow Wilson; sisterCarol Cook.

Preceded in death by sonsDale Bruce and Guy Bruce;mother Vianna (nee Horn)Wilson.

Visitation and services were atNeidhard-Young Funeral Home.

Douglas DraperDouglas Draper, 81, died April

1. He was a U.S. Army veteranwho served in the Korean War.

Survived by children KarenDraper, Sharon Kempf, MaryJean (Dave) Stapleton; grand-children Sarah Brown, EricaKempf, Leah (Kenn) Koo, Kelly(Jeff) Scott, Ted Kempf V; great-grandchildren Brady, Taylor andbaby Scott; former wife VeraDraper Dixon.

Preceded in death by parentsCharles and Gladys Draper; sisterDorothy Bachmann; grandsonSteven Krekeler.

Visitation and services were atNeidhard-Minges Funeral Home.Interment with military honorsat Arlington Memorial Gardens.

Memorials to Hospice ofCincinnati or Wounded WarriorProject.

Lillian GrafLillian E. “Oodie” Graf, 104,

died March 19.A graveside service was at

Arlington Memorial Gardens.

Diane GrahamDiane M. (nee Rudin) Graham,

died March 29.Survived by daughter Deb-

orah Daniel; nephews and niecesMark (Brandy) Rudin and Karl(Dora) Rudin. Preceded in deathby husband Kenneth F. Graham.

Visitation and funeral serviceswere April 2 at Mihovk-Rose-nacker Funeral Home.

Sylvia MardisSylvia M. (nee Ayers) Mardis,

66, died March 28.Survived by children James

(Tami) Ayers, Michael (Mary)Hatton, Jeffrey Hatton, Jessie(Kim) Mardis; grandchildrenElizabeth, Bradley, Alex, Sara,Tyler, Laura, Alyssa and Jessie;great-grandchildren Shana,Steven and Crystal; siblingDanny (Cheryl) Ayers, Phyllis(Jerry) Robers, Johnnie Ayers,Kenneth (Norma) Ayers, JerryAyers; numerous nieces andnephews. Preceded in death bydaughter Tammy Hatton; sisterDonna Boone. Visitation andfuneral was at Neidhard-Minges

Funeral Home. Burial was atLandmark Memorial Gardens.

Memorials to the family tohelp defray funeral costs.

Rita MuthertRita Catherine (nee Hitzler)

Muthert.Survived by children Eileen

(Merlin)Shiverdecker;four grand-children.

Preceded indeath byhusband CarlMuthert; sonMichael(Donna)Muthert.

Visitationand Mass of Christian Burial wasat St. Ann Church of Groesbeck.

Memorials to Grace Hospice,2100 Sherman Ave., No. 103,Cincinnati, Ohio 45212.

David NealeDavid A. Neale, 53, died

March 28.Survived by children Michelle,

Andrew and Timothy Neale;granddaughter Vanessa Miller;father Richard; siblings Peggy(Chip) Sepate, Thomas (Helen)Neale and Michael (Kelly) Neale;former spouse Mary Neale;many nieces, nephews.

Preceded in death by motherPatricia Neale.

Visitation and services were atthe Neidhard-Minges FuneralHome.Memorials to the charityof your choice.

William O’BrienWilliam P. “Bill” O’Brien, 85,

died March 26.Survived by wife Lucille (nee

Dye) O’Brien; children Melissa(Phil) Bush, Kevin, Candy andKenny O’Brien, Gary and DebbieParton; numerous grandchildrenand great-grandchildren.

Visitation was March 31,funeral service was April 1 atMihovk-Rosenacker FuneralHome.

Memorials to Cincinnati RedsCommunity Fund.

DEATHS

Alexander

Muthert

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died March 18. He was a veter-an of the U.S. Army in WWII,receiving the Purple Heart.

Survived by children Carolyn(late Peter) Schanz, Lester Jr.(Mary Jo) and David (Kathleen)Schmerr; grandchildrenGwynne (Ryan) Gephart,Alison (Peter) Pordash, Eliza-beth (Robert) Chumanov,Martin (Lynne), Nicholas(Amy), Andy, Benjamin andDaniel (Erin) Schmerr; great-grandchildren Emily, William,Sophia, Lillian, Scotty, Bradley,Marcus, Becky, Taylor and Trey;siblings Phyllis Sommer, CarolStreitenberger and PhilipSchmerr Jr.

Preceded in death by wifeIda C. (nee Streithorst)Schmerr.

Visitation and services wereMarch 23 at First UnitedChurch of Christ. Entombmentfollowed with military honorsat Spring Grove Cemetery.

Memorials to First UnitedChurch of Christ, 5808 Glen-view Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio45224, or the Cincinnati PoliceMuseum, 959 W. Eighth St.,Suite 201, Cincinnati, Ohio

45203.

DonaldSchwartz

Donald L.Schwartz, 63,died March26. He was aVietnamveteran.

Survivedby wife Patti(nee Klug)

Schwartz; children David L.,Daniel P. and Christopher A.(Jessica) Schwartz; grand-children Alexis, Siannah, Jake,Hailey and Natalie Schwartz;brothers Doug (Denise), Gary(Donna) and Gregg (Carmen)Schwartz; many nieces andnephews.

Visitation and funeral ser-vices were at the Paul R. YoungFuneral Home. Burial in Arling-ton Memorial Gardens.

Dale SmithDale Smith, 54, died March

24.Survived by wife Shauna

(Meissner) Smith; childrenChristina, Courtney and CarleySmith; grandchild LondonSmith; parents Leroy J. andGwenn (nee Clifton) Smith;siblings Wade (Karen) Smith,Kelly (Bill) Albrecht, Lance(Kristin) Smith, and Rex (Laura)Smith; numerous nephews andnieces.

Visitation, time of remem-brances and military honors atthe Neidhard-Minges FuneralHome.

Memorials to Smith Girls’College Fund, No. 4115755444at any PNC Bank location.

Vincent RackVincent C. Rack, 65, of

Monfort Heights died March21. He was as U.S. Army veter-an.

Survived by children Stepha-nie (John) Barry, Steve andTammy Rack; grandchildrenAmanda, Alexis, and AlexBarry, and Zoey and Zane Rack;mother Thelma; siblings Nina(John) Specht, Gary (Connie)Rack, MaryLou (Phil) Bock,Dale (Donna) Rack, Jim (Deb-bie) and John (Diane) Rack.

Preceded in death by wifeKathleen (nee Keegan) Rack;father Vincent G. Rack.

Visitation was March 30 atMihovk-Rosenacker FuneralHome. Mass of Christian Burialwas March 31 at St. IgnatiusLoyola Church.

Richard RippergerRichard P. Ripperger, 91, died

March 24. He was a WWIIveteran.

Survived by children Toni(Bob) Holwadel, Lynda (Jack)Hill, Glenn and Richard (Kathy)Ripperger and Dianne Brad-ford; grandchildren Bryan,Kelli, Nanci, Danny and Ray;nine great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by wifeAlberta (nee Sandman) Rip-perger; son Dennis Ripperger.

Visitation and services wereMarch 28 at the Radel FuneralHome.

Memorials to WoundedWarrior Project, P.O. Box758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Barry SatzgerBarry Satzger, 87, died

March 29.Survived by daughter Deb-

orah (Kevin) Roche; grandchildBlair Roche; siblings RobertSatzger and Mary Sue Weh-meier; in-laws Robert, Georgeand Thomas Stucker and MaryGreen.

Preceded in death by wifeRuth Ann (nee Stucker) Satzg-er; son Barry A. Satzger.

Visitation and a time ofblessing services April 4 at theNeidhard-Minges FuneralHome.

Lester Schmerr Sr.Lester W. Schmerr Sr., 94,

DEATHS

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Incidents/investigationsArsonReported on 2000 block of MilesWoods Drive, Feb. 5.

AssaultReported on 900 block of Hol-lytree Drive, Jan. 14.

Reported on 2000 block of SecondAve., Jan. 31.

Reported on 8900 block of Foun-tainbleau, Feb. 3.

Reported on 1400 block of SectionRoad, Feb. 8.

Reported on 800 block of Comp-ton Road, Feb. 10.

Reported on 12000 block ofDeerhorn, Feb. 25.

Reported on Roosevelt Ave.,March 6.

Aggravated robberyReported at 8300 block of VineStreet, Jan. 6.

Breaking and enteringReported at 1900 block of Roose-velt Ave., Jan. 4

1200 block of Section Road, Jan.18.

Business had doors forced open at8300 block of Vine St., Jan. 28.

Business entered and itemsremoved from 8300 block ofVine St., Jan. 28.

Water heater, AC and furnacedamaged at 8700 block ofDesoto, Feb. 5.

Reported on 6200 block of DalyRoad, Feb. 22.

Copper removed from 1000 blockof North Bend Road, Feb. 22.

BurglaryReported on 1300 block of AngelaAve., Jan. 14.

Reported at 6400 block of BettsAve., Jan. 27.

Reported and computer, firearm,

TV and safe valued at $$1,600remove from 600 Fleming Road,Jan. 28.

Reported on 2500 block of Mercu-ry Ave., Feb. 15.

Reported and TV, copper removedat 6800 block of Winton Road,Feb. 12.

Washing machines and otheritems removed from residence at700 block of North Bend Road,Feb. 16.

Reported at 900 block of GarnoaStreet, Feb. 20.

Reported and TV removed from1000 block of Wellspring Drive,March 3.

Reported at 9900 block of WintonRoad, March 4.

Appliances removed from 900block of Wingray Court, March 4.

Appliances removed from 9000block of Winton Road, March 4.

Appliances removed from 800block of Sarbrook Drive, March 5.

Residence entered and appliancesremoved from 9800 block ofWinton Road, March 4.

Criminal damagingVehicle damaged at 2300 block ofAdams Road, Jan. 19.

Reported 8400 block of MayfairSt., Jan. 23.

Vehicle damaged at 8400 block ofWinton Road, Feb. 4.

Reported on 1000 block of Made-leine Circle, Jan. 29.

Window damaged at 2300 blockof Compton Road, Jan. 30.

Window damaged at 8900 blockof Daly Road, Feb. 10.

Door damaged at 8900 block ofWinton Road, Feb. 19.

Window damaged at 8500 blockof Winton Road, Feb. 25.

Reported on 8000 block of Hamil-ton Ave., Feb. 25.

Screen door damaged at 7900block of Colette Lane, March 1.

Door damaged at 8200 block ofGalbraith Pointe, March 5.

Disorderly conductReported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Jan. 30.

DomesticReported on 2000 block of Roose-velt Ave., Jan. 8.

Reported on Laurel Ave., Jan. 26.Reported on 9100 block of LongLane, Jan. 26.

Reported on 2100 block of Roose-velt Ave., Feb. 7.

Reported on 2000 block of Kem-per Road, Feb. 7.

Reported on Blue Jay Drive, Feb.6.

Reported on Hamilton Ave., Jan.30.

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Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Jan. 20.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Jan. 13.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Jan. 14.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 6.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Jan. 29.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 10.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 18.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 24.

Gross sexual impositionReported on Hamilton Ave., Feb.26.

Identity theftReported on 8600 block of Mon-sato Drive, Jan. 20.

Reported on 9800 block of Over-view Lane, Dec. 18.

Reported on 8600 block of Des-oto, Jan. 22.

Reported on 1400 block of Forest-er Drive, Jan. 23.

Reported at 9100 block of WintonRoad, Jan. 24.

Reported on 1400 block of Mer-edith Drive, Jan. 27.

Reported 9600 block of LeebrookDrive, Feb. 7.

Reported on Meadowcrest Road,Feb. 6.

Reported on 8700 block of Mon-santo Drive Jan. 1.

Reported on Doepke Lane, Sept.1.

Items valued at $1,800 removedfrom 10000 block of MorningGlory Lane, Feb. 1.

Reported on 8300 block of RolandAve., Feb. 8.

Reported on 9700 block ofStreambrook Drive, Feb. 10.

Reported on 200 block of Ridge-way, Feb. 23.

Reported on 700 block of CastleGate Lane, Feb. 24.

Reported on 9500 block of Lee-brook Drive, March 12.

Reported on 1500 block of Bermu-da Place, March 4.

MenacingReported on 1100 block of Hemp-stead Drive, Jan. 31.

Misuse of credit cardReported on Ridgeway, Jan. 13.Reported 8900 block of Neptune,Jan. 28.

Passing bad checksReported on 9100 block of Win-ton Road, Feb. 2.

RapeReported on Banning Road, Jan.12.

Reported on Fountainbleau, Jan.27.

RobberyReported at Sevenhills and Spru-cehill, Jan. 14.

Reported on 1100 block of Mead-owind Court, Feb. 19.

Sexual impositionReported on Neptune Drive, Jan.28.

TheftVehicle removed from 1500 blockof Pleasant Run Drive, Jan. 8.

Reported at 8800 block of CabotDrive, Jan. 8

Reported 12000 block of Good-field Court, Jan. 7.

Reported on 8500 block of Cot-tonwood Drive, Jan. 5.

Items removed from vehicle at1500 block of Springdale Road,Jan. 18.

Reported at 8500 block of WintonRoad, Jan. 14.

Cell phone removed from 9500block of Winton Road, Jan. 11.

Vehicle removed from 8200 blockof Galbraith Road, Jan. 13.

Keys and purse removed from8500 block of Winton Road, Jan.23.

Tools removed from 1000 block ofNorth Bend Road, Jan. 20.

Vehicle removed from 1100 blockof Hempstead Drive, Jan. 23.

Merchandise removed from 8200block of Winton Road, Jan. 21.

Money removed from 1600 blockof Newbrook Drive, Jan. 18.

AC units valued at $3,000 re-moved from 8300 block ofMarley St., Jan. 3.

Medication removed 1500 blockof Meredith Drive, Jan. 28.

iPad mini valued at $250 removedfrom 1800 block of BriarroseCourt, Feb. 5.

Soap valued at $600 removedfrom 900 block of North BendRoad, Feb. 4.

Auto theft removed from 8700block of Daley Road, Feb. 4.

Wallet and contents removedfrom 8500 block of Winton Road,Feb. 3.

Reported on 1000 block of East-gate Drive, Feb. 2.

$150 removed from 1000 block ofNorth Bend, Feb. 2.

Food valued at $100 removedfrom 8400 block of Winton Road,Jan. 31.

Check valued at $2,900 block of1100 block of Compton Road,Feb. 1.

Reported on 1400 block of Ha-zelgrove, Feb. 9.

Earrings removed from 800 blockof McKelvey Road, Feb. 10.

Reported on 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 9.

$60 removed from 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 9.

Laptop and backpack removedfrom 9800 block of Beech Drive,Feb. 7.

Items removed from vehicle at10000 block of Stargate Lane,Feb. 9.

Cell phone removed from 10000block of Burlington Road, Feb. 8.

Reported at Shadybrook Drive,Feb. 8.

Reported on 9800 block of Hamil-ton Ave., Feb. 8.

Rings removed from 8000 block ofMockingbird Lane, Feb. 15.

License plate removed from 1200block of Beechpoint Drive, March4.

Jewelry removed from 8500 blockof Winton Road, March 3.

Trailer removed from 1500 blockof Springdale Road, March 2.

Water heater removed from 8800block of Fontainebleau Terrace,Feb. 20.

Merchandise removed from 2100block of Hillrose Court, Feb. 27.

Stereo equipment removed from8300 block of Mayfair Street,Feb. 26.

Reported on 800 block of North-ern Parkway, Feb. 25.

Credit card removed from 8500block of Winton Road, Feb. 25.

Vehicle removed from 2300 blockof Banning Road, Feb. 24.

Catalytic converter removed fromvehicle at 9000 block of HamiltonAve., Feb. 23.

Catalytic converter removed fromvehicle at 1000 block of NorthBend Road, Feb. 21.

Items removed from vehicle onWinton Road, Feb. 18.

Reported on 9200 block of Mon-toro Drive, Feb. 15.

Items removed from vehicle at8300 block of Roland Ave., Feb.17.

Items removed from vehicle at8300 block of Cottonwood Drive,Feb. 17.

Reported on Ridgeway Road, Feb.3.

Reported on 6200 block of Simp-son Ave., March 6.

License plate removed from 1200block of Beechpoint Drive, March4.

Jewelry removed from 8500 blockof Winton Road, March 3.

Trailer removed from 1500 blockof Springdale Road, March 2.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacing4800 block of Hawaiian Terrace,April 12.

Assault5300 block of Eastknoll Court,April 7.

5400 block of Ruddy Court, April7.

Burglary5300 block of Bahama Terrace,April 12.

Criminaldamaging/endangering1400 block of Oak Ridge Road,April 6.

4700 block of Hawaiian Terrace,April 8.

4800 block of Hawaiian Terrace,April 12.

5300 block of Bahama Terrace,April 8.

Menacing2500 block of Flanigan Court,April 9.

Misuse of credit card5300 block of Bahama Terrace,April 7.

Theft2300 block of Van Leunen Drive,April 9.

5300 block of Bahama Terrace,April 6.

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5500 block of Colerain Ave., April7.

COLERAIN TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsAssaultReported on 8800 block of Chevi-ot Road, Feb. 5.

Breaking and enteringReported 3200 block of StrubleRoad, Jan. 12.

Reported on 12000 block ofPippin Road, Feb. 2.

Criminal damagingVehicle damaged at 6200 block ofMullen Road, Feb. 1.

Reported on 9300 block of RoundTop, Feb. 3.

Reported on 9700 block of StadiaDrive, Feb. 1.

Windows damaged at 9400 blockof Colerain Ave., Feb. 6.

DomesticReported on Retford Drive, Feb. 2.Reported on Springdale Road,Feb. 1.

Reported on Lincoln Ave., Feb. 5.FraudReported on 11000 block of

Miamitrail Court, Feb. 3.Reported on 9500 block of Col-erain Ave., Feb. 3.

Reported on 4200 block of Spring-dale Road, Feb. 3.

Reported on 4200 block of Spring-dale Road, Jan. 26.

Reported on 8400 block of Fir-shade Terrace, Feb. 5.

Misuse of credit cardsReported on 8300 block of Chevi-ot Road, Jan. 12.

RobberyReported on 3600 block of Spring-dale Road, Feb. 4.

Taking identity of anotherReported on 3200 block of Sover-eign Drive, Feb. 4.

Reported on 9800 block of Cru-sader Drive, Jan. 21.

Reported on 4300 block of Coura-geous Circle, Jan. 21.

Reported on 10000 block ofWindswept Lane, Feb. 3.

Reported on 10000 block ofPippin Meadows, Jan. 1.

Reported on 6200 block of Rock-noll, Feb. 2.

Theft$20 removed from 2500 block ofRoosevelt, Jan. 6.

Purse and contents removed from9500 block of Colerain Ave., Feb.6.

Equipment and currency valued at$1,400 removed from 7400 blockof Colerain Ave., Jan. 20.

Merchandise valued at $1500removed from 11000 block ofHamilton Ave., Feb. 6.

Computer valued at $500 re-moved from 10000 block ofArborwood Drive, Feb. 5.

Items valued at $2,000 removedfrom 10000 block of September,Feb. 5.

Merchandise valued at $204removed from 10000 block ofColerain Ave., Feb. 5.

$3,600 removed from 8900 blockof Pippin Road, Feb. 5.

Reported on 8400 block of Col-erain Ave., Feb. 4.

Vehicle removed from 9500 blockof Colerain Ave., Feb. 3.

Clothing valued at $190 removedfrom 9000 block of Colerain Ave.,Feb. 4.

Airsoft rifle valued at $300 re-moved from 3300 block ofLindsay Lane, Feb. 4.

Vehicle removed from 8700 blockof Colerain Ave., Feb. 4.

Fan removed from 3600 block ofStone Creek Blvd., Feb. 3.

Battery removed from 7200 blockof Harrison Ave., Feb. 4.

Items removed from vehicle at

9400 block of Haddington Court,Feb. 4.

Vehicle removed from 3200 blockof Niagara Street, Feb. 4.

$500 removed from 3500 block ofSpringdale Road, Feb. 3.

Gift certificates valued at $40removed from 2400 block ofOwlcrest Drive, Feb. 3.

Tools removed from 8300 block ofRidge Valley Court, Feb. 2.

Jewelry removed from 3600 blockof Vernier Drive, Feb. 3.

Playstation valued at $200 re-moved from 8000 block of PippinRoad, Feb. 2.

Reported 9300 block of RoundTop Road, Feb. 2.

Vehicle removed from 2600 blockof Bellbranch Court, Feb. 2.

Cans removed from 5400 block ofLonglake Court, Jan. 28.

Hair products removed from 8400block of Colerain Ave., Jan. 31.

Jewelry valued at $244 removedfrom 9000 block of Colerain Ave.,Feb. 2.

Phone valued at $200 removedfrom 11000 block of HamiltonAve., Feb. 2.

Items valued at $66 removed from9600 block of Colerain Ave., Feb.2.

GREEN TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsAssaultPhysical altercation between threepeople reported at 5500 blockSunnywoods Lane, April 12.

Breaking and enteringWeed trimmer reported stolenfrom home at 4300 block SchoolSection Road, April 6.

Break in attempt reported at 3000block Diehl Road, April 8.

Three chainsaws, weed trimmerand leaf blower reported stolenat 3300 block Van Zandt Drive,April 12.

BurglaryTelevision reported stolen fromhome at 4200 block SchoolSection Road, April 9.

Reported at 6400 block Spring-myer Drive, April 10.

Reported at 5100 block LeonaDrive, April 13.

Reported at 6100 block ColerainAve., April 13.

Criminal damagingReported at 3700 block MuddyCreek Road, April 6.

Reported at 6000 block JessupRoad, April 6.

Domestic disputeReported on Ebenezer Road, April6.

Reported on Sylmar Court, April 6.Reported on Harrison Ave., April6.

Reported on Melissaview Court,April 6.

Reported on Cheviot Road, April6.

Reported on Farlook Drive, April7.

Reported on Lagrange Lane, April9.

Reported on Hearne Road, April9.

Reported on Rybolt Road, April 9.Reported on Karen Ave., April 9.Reported on Westwood NorthernBlvd., April 10.

Reported on Johnson Road, April10.

Reported on Harrison Ave., April10.

Reported on Cedaridge Drive,April 11.

Reported on Northglen Road,April 11.

Reported on Locust Lane, April 11.Reported on Blue Rock Road,April 12.

MenacingReported at 3300 block West-bourne Drive, April 7.

TheftSuspects left without paying forfood and service at El RanchoGrande at 6100 block HarrisonAve., April 3.

Firearm reported stolen at 5700block Pina Street, April 4.

Assorted food and beveragesreported stolen from Remke at5000 block Glencrossing Way,April 4.

Reported at 5200 block Crooksh-ank Road, April 4.

Money reported stolen at 3500block Lakewood Drive, April 5.

Reported at 6100 block HarrisonAve., April 6.

Reported at Home Depot at 6300block Glenway Ave., April 6.

Reported at 4300 block SchoolSection Road, April 6.

Assorted toiletries reported stolenat 5800 block Colerain Ave., April6.

Wallet and contents, cellphoneand two pair of shoes reportedstolen at 3200 block EbenezerRoad, April 6.

Reported at 3500 block RobroyDrive, April 7.

Money and an Apple iPod report-ed stolen from vehicle at 2400block South Road, April 7.

Reported at 2100 block Anderson

Ferry Road, April 7.Reported at 5700 block HarrisonAve., April 7.

Reported at 3400 block Ridge-wood Ave., April 7.

Vehicle reported stolen from lotat 5900 block Colerain Ave., April8.

Food and cellphone chargerreported stolen at 6500 blockHarrison Ave., April 8.

Suspect attempted to steal plumb-ing fixtures and a laser level fromHome Depot at 6300 blockGlenway Ave., April 8.

Catalytic converter reportedstolen from vehicle at 5300 blockWerk Road, April 8.

Clothing items reported stolenfrom Kohl’s at 6500 block Harri-son Ave., April 8.

Suspect attempted to steal meatand shrimp from Remke at 5000block Glencrossing Way, April 9.

Vehicle reported stolen at 2800block Blue Rock Road, April 9.

Beer, fabric softener, paper towelsand laundry detergent reportedstolen from Kroger at 3400 blockNorth Bend Road, April 9.

Hand tools, refrigerant reclaimer,drill set, reciprocating saw,vacuum gauge, refrigerant scale,carbon monoxide analyzer andnatural gas detector reportedstolen at 2900 block WerkridgeDrive, April 10.

Suspect attempted to steal laun-dry detergent and fabric softenerfrom Kroger at 5800 blockHarrison Ave., April 10.

Purse and contents reportedstolen at 2800 block Diehl Road,April 10.

Reported at 4700 block Welling-ton Chase Court, April 10.

Two vehicle floor mats stolenfrom car wash bay at 4500 blockBridgetown Road, April 10.

Suspect attempted to steal nailglue and a can of soft drink fromKroger at 3400 block North BendRoad, April 11.

Leaf blower and two weedtrimmers reported stolen at 1300block Colonial Drive, April 11.

Registration sticker reportedstolen from vehicle’s license plateat 1600 block Pasadena Ave.,April 11.

Reported at 3300 block BocaLane, April 12.

Ladder reported stolen from yardat 5700 block West Fork Road,April 12.

Reported at 5500 block ChildsAve., April 13.

Roto hammer, reciprocating saw,hydraulic punches, drill bit case,plumbers bit case, spooled wire,electric tracer, copper wire andangle drill reported stolen at2500 block South Road, April 13.

Computer, hard drive and back-pack reported stolen at 5800block Childs Ave., April 13.

Purse and contents reportedstolen at 4600 block Summit OakLane, April 13.

Reported at 6100 block ColerainAve., April 13.

Reported at 5500 block RyboltRoad, April 13.

TrespassingReported at 7400 block BridgePointe Drive, Feb. 28.

Suspects reported loitering in BlueRock Park after dark at 3000block Blue Rock Road, March 16.

Reported at 3300 block MercyHealth Blvd., March 20.

Reported at 3000 block West ForkRoad, March 21.

Reported at 6600 block HayesRoad, April 2.

Reported at 5500 block NorthglenRoad, April 10.

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