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Contact The PressTHE MOE THE MERRIERB1Moeller High School seniors andtheir dates stepped into ThePhoenix downtown for an eveningof dancing and fun on April 27.

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Deer Park City Council isstarting the process to renew acity operating levy.

Council must have HamiltonCounty Auditor Dusty Rhodes

approve the proposed 6.9-milllevy before being able to includeit on November’s ballot, Safety-Service Director Mike Berenssaid.

The levy would be a renewal,but concerns with this year’s taxrevenue so far had council mem-bers questioning whether thelevy would bring in as much aspast years. Councilman Jeff Hallsaid that decreasing property

values could lead to taxpayerspaying less, and Councilman RonTollliver said a lower rate couldhave a major impact on the bud-get for 2013.

Tax revenue is down 10 per-cent, Tolliver said, but Safety-Service Director Mike Berenssaid that work has “stacked up”and the tax office is about amonth behind on processing. Heexpects the office to be caught

up by early June, but council alsodiscussed hiring a part-time em-ployee to help with the work.

“This is the first time we’vehad to bring someone in part-time,” Mayor Dave Collins said.“We should plan on keeping themuntil mid-May next year, butthere’s not much we can do aboutit now.”

Council also approved up-dates to the Solid Waste Manage-

ment Plan, which Berens saidtargets communities like DeerPark to increase the revenue itgets back from the recycling ini-tiative.

“Numbers over the last fewyears have dropped off,” he said.

Berens attributed that toDeer Park Recycling, 8024 BlueAsh Road and a recycling pro-

Council puts levy into motionDeer Park proposes6.9-mill tax rateBy Leah [email protected]

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duty per day, and the total budgetamounts to about $3.2 million, fallingabout $100,000 under the necessarybudget. He said the bulk of the pro-posal will have to be negotiated withthe union if the trustees approve it,

Another proposal for the fire andEMS budget is on the table for theSycamore Township Board of Trust-ees, but this one comes from within.

Fire Chief William Jetter submit-ted a proposal to reduce the fire de-partment’s budget to $3.3 million for2013 after the official reduction indaily staff from 14 to 12, which tookeffect May 1.

Jetter’s submitted budget, whichwill be reviewed by the trustees andvoted on later, suggests changing thework schedule from the current 24-hour on-shift, 72-hour off system to a24-hour on-shift, 48-hour off for a 52-hour work week per employee.

The proposal suggests restructur-ing officer ranks to include three cap-tains and three lieutenants, whileeliminating the assistant chief fireprevention position and redistribut-ing the workload.

All part-time employees would belaid off, if the proposal is accepted,and 14 full-time firefighter positionswould be elimintaed, based on senior-ity. Those former full-time employ-ees would then be offered part-timepositions first, which is required bythe contract negotiated with theunion last year, Jetter said.

He added that the staffing andschedule changes must be negotiatedwith the fire union if the Board ofTrustees decide to approve the pro-posal. The number of part-time posi-tions that would be retained is unde-termined as the township waits for re-sults of the Staffing for Adequate Fireand Emergency Response, or SAFER,grant it applied for, Jetter said.

“This is a very difficult situation,”he said. “It’s very hard. I’ve never hadto do anything like this before.”

Jetter also projects a reduction inoperating costs to $450,000 for 2013,which he said is a result of severalsavings and restructuring. Fuel costsare $4,000 down from last year as ofMay, a grant for monitor defibrilla-tors eliminated a cost from the bud-get and no information technologysupport cut about $42,000.

Jetter’s proposal maintains 12 on

and costs are based on financial con-ditions now.

“I want to be forthright,” he said.“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever donethat affects lives like this. People areupset with me, but my job is to per-form a task for the board, and it’stheir ultimate decision.”

For more about your community and tosign up for our newsletter, visitwww.Cincinnati.com/SycamoreTownship.

Fire chief submitsunder-budget proposal

Sycamore Township Fire Chief William Jetter stands next to the statue outsideSycamore's south station on Kenwood Road. LEAH FIGHTMASTER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Jetter: ‘Hardest thingI’ve ever done’By Leah [email protected]

INSIDEA recap of the Sycamore Township

fire department issue, page A3

Thirteen candidates have applied for theposition of superintendent in the Indian HillExempted Village School District, accordingto public records obtained by The CommunityPress.

Superintendent Jane Knudson is retiring inJuly after serving with the district 23 years,seven of which were as superintendent.

The candidates are:» Tim Ackermann, assistant superinten-

dent in the Milford Exempted Village SchoolDistrict

» Joel Anderson, director of curriculumand instruction for the Warren County JointVocational School District

» Don Armstrong, owner and creator of theOikonomia Workshops, Jackson, Ohio

» Frederick Boring, high school principaland superintendent pro tempore Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District, Thornville,OH

» Dennis Dearden, superintendent CasaGrande Union High School District, CasaGrande, Ariz.

» Andrew Jackson, director of curriculum,Northwest Local School District

» Kathleen Jenney, superintendent GalionCity School District, Galion, Ohio

» Keith Kelly, assistant superintendent forhuman resources and business operations Syc-amore Community School District

» Mark Miles, deputy superintendent ParkHill School District, Kansas City, Mo.

» Geoffrey Palmer, superintendent Hope-well-Loudon Local School District, Findlay,Ohio

» Janet Stutz, assistant superintendent forlearning Community Consolidated School Dis-trict 181 Hinsdale, Aurora, Ill.

» David Vail, superintendent Versailles Ex-empted Village School District, Versailles,Ohio

» Michael Zalar, superintendent OregonCity School District, Oregon, Ohio

The school board is currently interviewingcandidates. The initial series of interviews be-gan April 28.

As part of the interview, each candidate isasked 16 questions to determine leadershipskills, people skills and the candidate’s fit withthe board.

According to Elizabeth Johnston, presidentof the school board, the list of 13 candidateswill be narrowed down to about two to three,who will then participate in a second series ofinterviews to determine a final candidate.

13 apply forIndian Hill’sleader postSchool board looksfor new superintendentBy Forrest [email protected]

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Pillich has open officehours twice a month at dif-ferent locations through-out her district, where resi-

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Sportsman/Sportswomanvoting nears end

It’s time to pick yourSuburban Life 2012 Sports-man and Sportswoman ofthe Year.

To place a vote, go to cin-cinnati.com/preps. Findthe red and blue Sportsmanof the Year logo on theright-hand side (you mayneed to scroll down) andclick on it for a list of news-paper ballots/links. Loginto cincinnati.com usingyour Facebook account and

vote. You can vote everyday up to 150 times untilmidnight Friday, May 18.

See Sports for a listingof who’s on your newspa-per’s ballot. Private schoolsnominees will generally bein the paper where theschool is located. And, dueto a record number ofnominations this year, wewere not able to use allqualified students on theballot in some papers.

Winners will receive apair of Reds tickets, a storythat runs in late June and acertificate.

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Railroad crossing gates dropped and lights flashed at about 1:35 p.m. May 8 signalingan oncoming train, but no train passed through Deer Park. Positioned at theintersection of Galbraith and Blue Ash roads, Officer Kevin Farmer said maintenancewas occurring on the tracks. Galbraith Road at the intersection was blocked for about10 minutes. LEAH FIGHTMASTER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

gram at Amity Elemen-tary, which do not count to-ward the city’s recyclingnumbers.

He added that residentscan drop off recycling indumpsters at ChamberlainPark, 7640 Plainfield Road,and Holmes Primary, 8688Donna Lane.

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Since Feb. 1, SycamoreTownship has been em-broiled in debate over therequest for proposals, orRFP, to potentially out-source fire and EMS ser-vices.

Here is a closer look atthe issue:

Five reasonsThe request for propos-

al resulted from a fire bud-get the exceeded the fundsgenerated by the fire levyand funding losses fromthe state, including:

» Decrease in the localgovernment fund

» Elimi-nation ofthe estatetax

» De-cliningpropertyvalues

» De-crease intangible

personal property tax as itis phased out

» Losses in the generalfund

Four concernsMajor complaints of

residents and fire fighters:» No communication to

residents and firefightersbefore the request for pro-posal was issued

» No consideration of alevy for property ownersto vote on

» The possibility of pri-vatization

» No solicitation of al-ternatives from residentsor firefighters

Reaction: The board re-sponded, clarifying thatthe request for proposal isnot a move to privatize thefire department, but to col-lect all information beforemaking any major cuts tothe department. BoardPresident Tom Weidmanalso said if a proposal is ac-cepted the company or de-partment is required to in-terview all Sycamore firedepartment staff mem-bers.

Five optionsThe March 1 trustees

meeting brought forwardsome voices from the oth-er side. Those who spokeabout the request for pro-posal as an option to con-sider raised concernsabout their taxes being in-creased. Options discuss-

ed were:» An increased levy» Analyzing potential

proposals» Applying for grants» Rearranging current

work schedule for fire-fighters

» Staffing changes

Five proposedchanges

The firefighters’ unionsubmitted a proposal ofcuts for the township toconsider. The proposal,which brought the budgetdown to $3.9 million, wasstill about $600,000 abovethe necessary $3.3 million,and was rejected by theBoard of Trustees.

» Moving from a 24hours working/72 hoursoff schedule to a 24 hoursworking/48 hours off

» 13-person staffing» Elimination of some

part-time staff» Increase of EMS bill-

ing» Selling two fire

trucks for $300,000 eachReaction: Weidman said

that while the townshipcould increase EMS billingthere’s no guarantee insur-ance companies would payany more toward the cost.He added that it is not cer-tain anyone would buy thefire trucks and at that sug-gested price.

ProposalsThe March 21 deadline

brought in four proposals.Two were for fire and EMSservices, one for EMS ser-vices only and the fourthfor staffing only. Each pro-posal is for the first year ofa contract only.

CGH Global» Fire and EMS ser-

vices» $1.9 million to $2.9

millionPublic Safety Services

Inc.» Fire and EMS ser-

vices» $2.7 to $3 millionCommunity EMS» EMS services only» No price includedBGI Staffing» Staffing onlyReaction: At the April 4

Board of Trustees meet-ing, the board rejected allfour proposals and closedthe request for proposalprocess. Residents werepleased with the decision,and asked to be included inthe process for meetingthe budget. Resident AlEarly said the trustees

should inform the resi-dents if there is anythingthey could be doing to getfunding and fix the budget.

“If we’ll have to bearthis we’ll have to look at itas a community,” he said.

Where it standsSycamore Township’s

board of trustees votedApril 19 to decrease thenumber of on-duty staff in

the township fire depart-ment from 14 to 12, sayingit will save about $200,000by the end of this year.

That decision couldmean more reliance onmutual aid, which is anagreement in practiceacross the county.

Reaction: SycamoreTownship Fire FightersAssociation President Kel-by Thoreson said mutual

aid is unreliable and putsresidents’ safety at risk,and a levy or other optionsneed to be implemented in-stead.

“Mutual aid and the wayyou’re staffing is puttingresidents and staff in jeop-ardy,” he said. “You need toapprove a levy or do what-ever we need to do to keepoperating at this level.”

Weidman disagreed,

saying that the depart-ment “will never operateat16 again as long as I havea vote.” He added that thetownship does not have themoney to do so.

“We have to econo-mize,” Fire Chief WilliamJetter said. “We have abudget of $3.3 million, andwe’re trying our best to beat that. We have to makesome changes.”

At the May 2 Board ofTrustees meeting, Jetterannounced he has submit-ted a proposal that restruc-tures and eliminates somestaffing, reduces operat-ing costs and moves from a24-hour on duty, 72-houroff schedule to a 24-houron duty, 48-hour off sys-tem. His new budgetcomes in at about $3.2 mil-lion, with staffing costsbut under budget. He saidthe board will have to ap-prove it before negotia-tions with the union willbegin if his proposal is tobe implemented.

“It’s the hardest thingI’ve ever done that affectslives like this,” he said.

For more about your commu-nity and to sign up for ournewsletter, visitwww.Cincinnati.com/SycamoreTownship.

Township fire dispute still smoldersBy Leah [email protected]

After issuing a request for proposal in February to consider contracting its fire and EMSservices, Sycamore Township’s board of trustees rejected all bids in April. LEAH

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The principal positionat Madeira ElementarySchool will soon be chang-ing hands.

Tim Weber will assumethe position of principal ofthe school Aug. 1 this year,replacing the retiringprincipal Sallie Weisger-ber. Current principal ofEndeavor ElementarySchool in the Lakota LocalSchool District, Weber ac-cepted a two-year contractrecently and will begin histenure next school year.His salary will be deter-mined after the district’sfinance committee re-ceives his backgroundchecks.

Weber has 12 years ofadministrative experi-ence at the elementarylevel, and his appointmentends a search that began inJanuary with Weisger-ber’s announcement thatshe is retiring at the end ofthe current school year.The school district set upfocus groups to solicit in-put from parents andteachers regarding attri-butes they would like tosee in the next principal atthe school.

Weber was chosen from54 candidates, Superinten-dent Stephen Kramer said.He added that while manyapplicants were skilled,Weber’s references “whospeak very highly of him”are what helped him seal

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impressed by the school,parents and administra-tion,” Weber said “I onlyhope to continue the excel-lence I’ve seen in schooland the partnership withthe community.”

» Assistant Superinten-dent Kenji Matsudo saidengineers are evaluatingthe heating and air condi-tioning units in somebuildings. Matsudo saidthe 20-year-old units couldbe replaced in someplaces, including the trea-surer’s office in the dis-trict office, Perin MediaCenter, its adjacent class-rooms and the guidance of-fices at the high school.

Madeira appoints newelementary principalBy Leah [email protected]

Traffic during peakhours at the intersection ofShawnee Run and Drakeroads could lead to a majoroverhaul.

Indian Hill is consultingwith CDS Associates Inc. todetermine the cost of cre-ating a traffic circle – aroundabout intersection –and the ability for the vil-lage to obtain grant fund-ing to assist in the cost ofthe project.

If the project could getenough funding to make itaffordable, the villagecould include the round-about in its 2013 capital im-provement budget.

The village first consid-ered a roundabout at the in-tersection in 2005, and had

a roundabout study andpreliminary work done toconsider its feasibility.

"It's been on the horizonfor years," said MayorMark Tullis.

Project ManagerGeorge Kipp said theroundabout was expectedto cost approximately$368,000 in 2005, but has in-creased to approximately$500,000 in 2012.

"Without additionalfunding ... we wouldn't beable to do it," he said.

Tullis said the village isin the "very, very prelimi-nary" stages of discussing aroundabout at the intersec-tion and moving forwarddepends almost entirely ongetting grants to fund theproject.

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the cost of the projectthrough grants, Indian Hillofficials would still need tostudy its finances to deter-mine if the project is worthdoing. Tullis also notedpublic input would be need-ed before any work wasdone.

"We want to make surepeople really want it," hesaid.

Kipp said traffic at theintersection backs up dur-ing high traffic times, suchas before and after schoollets out. He said the villagewants to avoid using a com-mon traffic light in order tomaintain the rural feelwithin Indian Hill.

Kipp said a roundaboutwould give more flexibilityduring peak hours withoutthe use of traffic lights oradditional turn lanes.

Drake/Shawnee Runroundabout proposedBy Rob [email protected]

The intersection of Drake and Shawnee Run roads could potentially look much different inthe coming years if the village finds funding for a roundabout. The village is exploring thepotential for grants to pay for the potential project. ROB DOWDY/ THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

SUBURBANLIFEEditor: Dick Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

Linda Leopold Strauss visit-ed Rockwern Academy Wednes-day, March 28, to speak abouther recently published book,“The Elijah Door, A PassoverTale.”

She met with students in thethird- through sixth-grades andtold them how she came up withthe story idea and used her fam-ily background to establish thevoice and setting of the charac-ters. She told the students abouther struggles with her editors,protecting certain words tokeep her voice authentic, cut-ting other words as a trade-off.She also had to defend leaving inimportant details about thePassover Seder. Strauss alsoshared stories about working

with an illustrator from Bulgar-ia who understood Eastern Eu-ropean village life but not Jew-ish traditions.

Strauss showed the studentsan amazing matzah cover fromPoland that her family has usedduring Seders for many genera-tions, along with her family“chopper,” used to slice and dicefood in a wooden bowl.

The Rockwern students lis-tened intently as she offeredtips about the writing processand described how hard it is toget a book published. For exam-ple, she sold The Elijah Door inthe year 2000, but it was just nowpublished a decade later. All thestudents loved the book and herstories about writing it.

‘Elijah Door’ authorvisits Rockwern

Author Linda Leopold Strauss visits with Rockwern Academysixth-graders. PROVIDED

Indian Hill High School Eng-lish instructor Rebecca McFar-lan is taking her educational ex-perience abroad.

McFarlan will travel to Chong-quing, China, to meet with teach-ers and share with them how toteach advanced placementcourses.

“They have given permissionfor a few schools in China to de-part from the national curricu-lum,” she said, adding that an ad-vanced placement curriculumwould be new to the schools inthat region.

“The advanced placementcourses give them a little moreexposure to courses similar to theAmerican curriculum,” saidMcFarlan, who is also head of theEnglish department at the highschool. “There is a growing mid-dle class in China that wants theirchildren to attend American andEuropean universities.”

McFarlan was selected by theCollege Board to make the tripbased on her experience in pre-

paring professional developmentprograms and working withadults. She has been a consultantfor the College Board since 1998and has led numerous workshopsthroughout the United States.

An avid traveler, McFarlanhas never been to China. “Thiswill be a totally new experience,”she said.

It will also be a new experi-ence for the teachers she will beinstructing.

McFarlan said advancedplacement mathematics and sci-ence programs have been intro-duced to the teachers with suc-cessful results, but she said ad-vanced placement English in-struction in that country isunique.

“In English you have to get thenuances of words,” she said. Shesaid approaching this from a dif-ferent language can present achallenge.

However, McFarlan is lookingforward to the opportunity.

“I hope the teachers comeaway with strategies that will al-low their students to make mean-ings on their own,” she said.

By Forrest Sellersfsellers@communitypress

IH teacher welcomestravel experience

Indian Hill High School Englishteacher Rebecca McFarlan willtravel to China to meet withteachers and instruct them onhow to teach advancedplacement English courses. FORREST

SELLERS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Fourth-grade students at St.Nicholas Academy honored theircommunity heroes with a specialMass and breakfast.

Students invited local police,firefighters, bus drivers, cross-ing guards and others to showtheir appreciation and support.This event served as a follow upto the hand made gift baskets theclass made at Christmas time.Students prepared the food, deco-rated the tables, and made the in-vitations with direction fromtheir teachers Kara Seither andMelissa Stoeckel.

“I thought it was cool when thefirefighters and police came intheir uniforms to Mass. Thebreakfast was fun because we gotto eat with the people that protectus. We made the decorations andplacemats to use while they wereeating. I would love to do it again,"student Anthony Rishforthsaid.

St. Nicholas students honor ‘heroes’

Fourth-grader Ben Owens greeted Reading Fire Chief Kevin Kaiser atthe heroes mass and breakfast at St. Nicholas Academy. THANKS TO ANN

FALCI

Norwood fireman Michael Mullins has breakfast with how son,fourth-grader Michael, at St. Nicholas Academy's Community Heroesmass and breakfast. THANKS TO ANN FALCI

HYDE PARK — A total of 41eighth-grade students from TheSummit Country Day School re-cently were inducted into the Na-tional Junior Honor Society inThe Summit’s Immaculate Heartof Mary Chapel.

The National Junior Honor So-ciety is an academic honoraryfor middle school students whichrecognizes and promotes schol-arship, leadership, service, char-acter and citizenship.

Inductees from the Class of2016 are Maddie Amend, Cole-rain Township; Dustin Argo,Wyoming; Justin Ayer, AndersonTownship; Taylor Ayer, Ander-son Township; Jacob Barnes,Green Township; Sydney Beck-meyer, Amberley Village; SaraBissantz, Anderson Township;Janel Bond, Madisonville; NeilBostick, Columbia-Tusculum;Logan Bush, Hyde Park; DylanChambers, Amelia; Missy Dieck-man-Meyer, Amelia; Ceci Dono-van, Downtown; Ellen Hall, An-derson Township; Jack Harsh,Anderson Township; AllisonHaussler, Amberley Village;Henry Heekin, Columbia Town-

ship; Elizabeth Herfel, HydePark; Alexis Hogya, South Leba-non; Jodie Hutchins, Montgome-ry; Reece Jackson, Morrow;Courtney Joseph, Hyde Park; Ca-ra Kirkpatrick, Montgomery;Caroline Kranz, Hyde Park; NateLucas, Hyde Park; Clare Mathile,East Walnut Hills; Elena Montag,Indian Hill; Alex Murtha, Amber-ley Villate; Tiernan Nelson, HydePark; Josh Rademacher, Syca-

more Township; Sarie Russert,Hyde Park; Peter Settle, HydePark; Nisha Shabbir, Mason; Con-nor Shaw, Symmes Township;Maddie Shelton, Hyde Park; Cal-vin Spanbauer, Anderson Town-ship; Elisa Stanis, Green Town-ship; Gunnar Suranjan, Ander-son Township; Maggie Taylor,Amelia; David Temming, Ander-son Township; and George Thur-ner, Hyde Park.

41 at Summit Country Dayinducted into honor society

Students from The Summit Country Day School are inducted into theNational Junior Honor Society in The Summit's Immaculate Heart ofMary Chapel. THANKS TO NANCY BERLIER

EAST WALNUT HILLS — St.Ursula Academy recently an-nounced its National Merit andNational Achievement finalistsfor 2012.

These students, who wererecognized as semifinalists inthe National Merit ScholarshipCompetition in the fall, have nowbeen named finalists.

The National Merit Finalistsare:

» Corinne Nako of IndianHill.

» Mary Tull of Kenwood.» Katherine Woebkenberg of

Montgomery.These seniors are among

16,000 semifinalists who willhave an opportunity to competethis spring for 8,300 Merit Schol-arship awards worth $34 mil-lion.

The National AchievementFinalists are:

» Kristin Swope of Spring-dale.

» Dawn Thomas of Woo-dlawn.

St. Ursula also has 13 stu-dents who were named Com-mended Students by scoring inthe top five percent of more than1.5 million students who took thePSAT.

St. Ursula home toNational Merit finalists

St. Ursula Academy National Merit and National AchievementFinalists with St. Ursula President Lelia Keefe Kramer, left, are PeggyTull, Katie Woebkenberg, Corinne Nako, Dawn Thomas, KristinSwope and St. Ursula Principal Craig Maliborski. THANKS TO JILL CAHILL

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SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

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

KENWOOD — After a seasonabove the .500 mark and a sec-ond-place finish in the GreaterCatholic League tournament,the Moeller High School tennisteam went into the sectionals atMason standing pat with theirseason long lineup.

Senior Mitchell Pattersonhandled first singles, with ju-niors Logan Wacker and MikeMcGrath at second and third,respectively. First doubles wasseniors Tommy Sullivan andAustin MacEachen, with juniorBrett Carlin and sophomoreKevin Morrison on second.

“We didn’t switch aroundour lineup,” coach AlexThompson said. “Some teamswill load their doubles. Ourguys wanted to stay at singlesand we have some really strongdoubles teams in the firstplace.”

Plus, Thompson’s logic wasthe GCL schedule is plenty ofpreparation for any tourna-ment setting. In addition, non-conference foes like SevenHills, Cincinnati Country Day,Mason and Turpin aren’t exact-ly “patsies.”

“My philosophy is you getbetter by playing better oppo-nents,” Thompson said. “Ourrecord doesn’t show the reallygood season that we’ve had. Wedeveloped our personalities.We didn’t just go out and win5-0. We put these guys throughsome perseverance.”

A perfect example of perse-verance is first singles playerMitchell Patterson. Playing avirtual “murderer’s row” ofcompetitors, Patterson lostmore first singles matchesthan any other player in theleague. His coach knows thosenumbers might well be re-versed in many other leagues.

“It’s been a tough season forhim,” Thompson said. “It’s ateam sport. I think a lot of timesthat gets lost around sectionalswhen you’re talking singlesand doubles. He’s definitelyfaced the best of the best thisyear.”

The Crusaders had more

success in singles with juniorsLogan Wacker and MikeMcGrath. Likewise, junior Car-lin and sophomore Morrisonfared well in doubles.

“Logan was really consis-tent at second singles and had alot of nice wins,” Thompsonsaid. “Also, second doubles wasreally strong for us. Kevin(Morrison) and Brett (Carlin)play really well together.”

In the Division I tournamentat Mason, Wacker had the bestshowing for the Crusaders,making it to the quarterfinalsbefore being ousted by Syca-more freshman phenom Dee-pak Indrakanti.

In doubles, the Crusaders’pair of Carlin and Morrison

also made the quarters, beforelosing to Sycamore’s DylanStern and Nikhil Grandhi.

Thompson hopes to buildaround the Carlin/Morrisontandem as well as Wacker andMcGrath. The Crusaders loseseniors Patterson, Sullivan,MacEachen and DanielSchneider.

“Most of them play year’round,” Thompson said.“That’s part of building a pro-gram, having guys that playyear ’round.”

The next step is finding guyswho can beat St. Xavier.Though Moeller lost just 3-2 tothe Bombers this season, St.Xavier has won every GCLSouth tennis title since 1965.

Austin MacEachen slaps the shot as part of Moeller's first doubles team with Tommy Sullivan in thebackground. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Moeller tennistakes final volleysCrusaders finish 2ndin GCL standingsBy Scott [email protected]

Moeller's Logan Wacker returns a shot at Anderson High School May 7.Wacker plays second singles for the Crusaders. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

Moeller's Mitchell Patterson follows through on a return againstAnderson May 7. Patterson has played first singles all spring for theCrusaders. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Boys track and field» At the GCL Champion-

ships, May 11, Moeller finishedsecond. Zach Hoffman tookfirst in the 800, while AndreasPfaller took the top spot in the110 and 300 hurdles.

In relays, the squad’s 4x400relay team took first.

In the the field, senior KevinRobinson-White took first inthe shot put.

» At the CHL champion-ships May 11, Deer Park’s CoryHarmon was named the fieldathlete of the year after takingfirst in the shot put. TeammateDaryl Ringwood took first inthe long jump

Madeira senior John Wood-son took first in the 400-meterdash.

Girls track and field» Deer Park’s Kelsee Bar-

nett took the top spot in the dis-cus at the CHL ChampionshipsMay 11.

» At the Cincinnati HillsLeague Championships May11,Indian Hill placed second. Ro-senblum took first in the 100,while Elizabeth Heinbach tookfirst in the 800.

In field events, the Indianstook the top spots in the 4x100and 4x400 events.

In the field, Lac won the shotput.

Tennis» Indian Hill blanked Marie-

mont 5-0 on May 7.» Moeller finished second in

the GCL tournament defeatingLa Salle 5-0 and Elder 3-2 onMay 5. Moeller racked up winsMay 3 against Alter 4-1, May 4against Loveland 3-2, and May7 at Anderson 5-0.

Lacrosse» Moeller defeated St. Xavi-

er 5-4 on May 7.The Crusaders beat Elder

17-3 on May 9.» Indian Hill beat Seven

Hills 13-1 on Senior Night May9.

Volleyball» Moeller beat Chaminade-

Julienne 25-7, 25-11, 25-9.

Softball» Indian Hill beat Anderson

5-2 May 11. Ally Hermes im-proved to 9-7 and struck out 10batters. The pitcher helped herown cause and drove in tworuns.

PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS

By Scott [email protected]

Tennis» Cincinnati Country Day

freshman Asher Hirsch of Ken-wood won the Division II sec-tional at the ATP Tennis Centerin Mason May12. Hirsh enteredthe tournament as the No. 1seed. He defeated teammatePatrick Wildman in the final.Hirsch will play at the districttournament at CentervilleHigh School May 17.

Baseball» Madeira opened up the Di-

vision III sectional tournamentwith a 7-1win over GeorgetownMay 7. Senior Griffin Tate gotthe win and junior Daniel Ja-cobs was 2-2.

The Mustangs followed upwith a 2-0 victory over Marie-mont May 9. Junior Andrew Be-

nintendi had the completegame shutout and a home run.The win put Madeira in a gamewith Summit Country Day May16.

» Moeller beat Northwest11-1 in five innings. Brian Burk-hart improved to 7-1 with thewin. The Crusaders play Lako-ta West in the sectional finalsMay 17.

Softball» Mount Notre Dame start-

ed Division I sectional playwith a 10-8 win over WintonWoods May 7. The win put theCougars in a May 9 game withGlen Este.

» Deer Park opened with aDivision III tournament winover Greeneview 9-1 on May 7.Sarah Kramer got the win andfreshman Lacey Chadwell hada pair of doubles and two runsbatted in.

TOURNAMENT BRIEFS

By Scott [email protected]

Suburban Life readers haveonly a few more days to vote forthe 2012 Sportsman and Sport-swoman of the Year, whichcloses May 18.

To place a vote, go to cincin-nati.com/preps. Find the redand blue Sportsman of the Yearlogo on the right-hand side (youmay need to scroll down) andclick on it for a list of newspa-per ballots/links.

If you do not already have acincinnati.com account neededto vote, you can create one thefirst time you vote. You mayalso log in using your Facebookaccount and link that Facebookaccount to your cincinnati.comaccount. You may need to clearthe cache on your Internetbrowser for the voting processto go smoothly for you the firsttime. Once logged in, you canvote every day up to 150 timesuntil midnight Friday, May 18.

Winners will receive a pairof tickets to an upcoming Cin-cinnati Reds game, courtesy ofthe club, and a story in the June20-21 issue.

Twitter updates on votingtrends can be found at #soy12or by following @PressPreps-Mel. Log-in issues can be di-

rected to Jordan Kellogg [email protected]. Further questionscan go to Melanie Laughman [email protected].

Here are the students onyour ballot:

BoysAndrew Benintendi, Madei-

raMitchell Catino, MoellerMonty Madaris, MoellerAnthony Sabato, MoellerJoey Ward, Moeller

GirlsJami Berling, Deer ParkLea Gatto, Deer ParkAnne Gulick, MadeiraRose Lavelle, Mount Notre

DameKelsey Wolf, Mount Notre

Dame

Sportsman of Yearvoting end May 18

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All-starA quartet of College of

Mount St Joseph men's la-crosse players have beenawarded various All-Mid-west Lacrosse Conferenceawards by the conference.

Three Lions' players

were named to the firstteam All-MLC, includingjunior attacker Will McCla-nahan, a Madeira HighSchool graduate.

McClanahan came insecond in goals, assists andpoints. McClanahan was asecond-team selection last

season.

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CATCHING UP WITH COLLEGE ATHLETES

MORE POWER IN THE POWDER

The junior and senior teams gather before the Powderpuff game at Indian Hill HighSchool. THANKS TO JENNIFER LIGHTCAP

Indian Hill High School junior Taylor Jackson weaves around senior Kasey Schumacherto score one of her history-making six touchdowns of the night during Indian HillHigh School's recent Powderpuff game. THANKS TO JENNIFER LIGHTCAP

INDIAN HILL — Thegame after the game - that’swhat matters after Cincin-nati Country Day tennisstandouts Patrick Wildmanand Asher Hirsch squareoff on the court.

“It’s funny, after everysingle time we play, we goand play pingpong after-ward and say it’s more im-portant than the tennis,”Wildman said. “So, we’vegrown up playing each oth-er. Win or lose, we just hangout with each other after-ward every time.”

The duo, who have beenfriends for more than fiveyears entered the DivisionII sectional tournament atthe ATP Tennis Center inMason with a twist.

Hirsh, a freshman, wasawarded the No. 1 seed,while the sophomore Wild-man, who placed third atstate last spring, was seed-ed second.

Seeding didn’t seem tobother either player, asboth Hirsch and Wildmancruised through sectionalsand landed in the quarterfi-nals May 10. By being oneof the four remaining play-ers left in the tournament,Hirsch and Wildman ad-vanced to districts at Cen-terville High School May17.

Both student-athletesplay year-round at USTAevents and belong to thesame club. They believeplaying against each otherso frequently has helpedmake them better players.

“We’re always pushingeach other, so that helps,”Hirsch said. “It’s nice toknow he lives 10 minutesaway…I can call him upand we can play a match.”

“Having him on sameteam is really good in prac-tice because it pushes you,and we definitely fire eachother up in matches,” Wild-man said.

Hirsch, a resident ofKenwood, was excited to beawarded the first seed.

“It felt pretty good…itwas nice to get rewardedwith the No. 1 seed,” hesaid.

Wildman is hopeful hecan repeat the success heachieved a season ago.

“I did my best I couldlast year and I’m hoping Ican do the same thing thisyear and see how it turnsout,” he said.

Wildman believesOhio’s tournament format,which is similar to that ofUSTA events, will benefithis postseason efforts.

“I think me and Asherand some other guysaround are used to playingback-to-back-to back likeyou do in a USTA tourna-ment, so it’s helpful,” hesaid.

Both players are capa-ble of advancing far thispostseason, but the duo

know they have a long wayto go before the state tour-nament.

“I just want to go match-by-match and not look toforward and just try andwin the next match,” Hirshsaid.

Wildman shared histeammate’s mentality.

“I’d be happy making arun a state, but if I play mybest and lose earlier thanthat, then there’s nothing Ican really complain about,as long as a play my best,that’s all I care about,”Wildman said.

Hirsch and Wildmanplayed each other in thesectional final May 12, withHirsch winning the sec-tional championship.

CCD friendsserve up successHirsch winssectional titleBy Nick [email protected]

CCD's Asher Hirsch competes during the DII sectionals atthe ATP Tennis Center in Mason May 10. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE

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CCD's Patrick Wildman leads CHCA's Chris Bolsinger 3-0during the DII sectional tournament at the ATP TennisCenter in Mason May 10. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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Suburban Life EditorDick [email protected], 248-7134Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-FridaySee page A2 for additional contact information.

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A publication of

While I have no real opinionregarding the proposed Ca-margo Crossings developmenton the former Kutol propertyin Madeira, I am concernedabout a letter I recently re-ceived which represents theviews of a group referred to as“Madeira Proud.”

Their overuse of superla-tives such as “massive apart-ment complex” and “toweringmega complex” cast a highlybiased and suspect image of astructure that would standsome 50-feet high, or equal tothe average frontage width ofa residential lot in Madeira.Somehow, put in those terms,"towering” doesn’t truthfullyillustrate the actual size.

When the author states thatthe city will be required togive away approximately $4million ($400,000 a year for 10years) in tax abatements hemisrepresents the issue. Thecity is “giving” the developernothing. It is merely tempora-rily lowering the tax rate.

To look at it in a positivelight, if the author’s figuresare accurate, the developer/owner will actually be paying$400,000 annually in taxes for10 years and then it jumps to$800,000 annually. As thatproperty sits right now it gen-erates approximately $57,000in taxes. In effect, the newcomplex would generate, at aminimum, a net gain of$343,000 in property taxedalone.

Further, when Kutol leftMadeira, it took with it $70,000in earnings taxes. Some if notall of that lost income could bereturned to the city throughdirect and reciprocal agree-ments affecting wages earnedby the apartment’s occupants.

Finally, the letter boldlystates that “This proposal

provides noactual benefitto the currentresidents ofMadeira.”

Really? Isit a bad thingwhen we havehundreds ofmore peoplewithin walk-ing distance,shopping in

our business district? Could itchange the demographics ofour area sufficiently to attractmore businesses to some ofthe vacant store fronts in ourcity? How is an additional$343,000 to $686,000 in proper-ty taxes a detriment to ourcommunity?

About two years ago a fewMadeira residents foughtvigorously over the tax abate-ments awarded to the Brad-ford Place development. Whathas happened since then? Withthe help of those incentives,more than $5.5 million in unitshave been sold and more arebeing developed on a regularbasis. That is what happenswhen raw emotions take aback seat to sound businessdecisions.

As I stated earlier, I have nopersonal opinion on the pro-ject itself. However, I do feelstrongly that, important eco-nomic issues such as theserequire a rational, logical andpractical analysis, devoid ofhysterics and distortion. Justas the Madeira Proud sponsorsare passionate about theircause, I am equally passionateabout having the issue discuss-ed in a straightforward, truth-ful manner.

David Hoffman is a Madeira resi-dent.

Group distortsCrossings impact

DavidHoffmanCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

We’ve all heard it before.“I wasn’t this protected

when I was growing up!”It’s a common phrase you

hear at the local playground orpark these days. Usually, it’sfollowed by laughter and a fewnods of agreement from otherparents nearby.

And it’s true.What isn’t a laughing matter

are the statistics from theAmerican Academy of Pediat-rics that detail the thousands ofinjuries suffered by childrenevery year that could havebeen prevented if they werejust wearing a bike helmet.

Last year, more than 50,000kids were injured while ridinga bike without a helmet, rang-ing from scalp and face in-juries to even death. In fact,next to automobiles, bicyclesare tied to more childhoodinjuries that any other consum-er product, including trampo-

lines, laddersand swim-ming pools.But the vastmajority ofthose injurieswould neverhappen, if wejust makesure our kidsare wearingtheir helmet.

Amazingly,the AAP estimates that fewerthan 20 percent of children inOhio wear a helmet when theyare on their bike, scooter, rol-lerblades or skateboard. Frank-ly, given what we know aboutsafety, those numbers are unac-ceptable.

Parents, of course, are thebest role models for children,so I’m encouraging you to takepart in “Ohio Bike HelmetSafety Awareness Week” thisMay 7-11.

So yes, things are a littledifferent these days. We pro-vide a little cushion below themonkey bars, we check that theseatbelt is on before we headout the driveway, and we defi-nitely need to make sure thatthe helmet is on before wepedal down the street.

Usually, someone at the parkwill make the remark that oursociety today is overprotectiveof our children. And that maybe true to an extent. But here’sanother phrase that’s good toremember: “It’s better to besafe than sorry.”

Senator Shannon Jones representsOhio’s 7th Senate District, whichincludes Warren County and aportion of Hamilton County. Shecurrently serves as the SenateMajority Whip and Chairman of theSenate Energy and Public UtilitiesCommittee.

Common sense safety iskey to enjoyable riding

ShannonJonesCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

May 9 questionWhat do you remember

about your high school or col-lege graduation? What advicewould you give to this year’s col-lege graduates?

“If you want to be able to get adecent job, have health care op-tions and not be taxed beyondbelief for being one of theachievers, if you want to havesome of what our founding fa-thers fought so hard for, then thebest advice is, vote!”

L.D.B.

“The best recollection wasmy graduation from XU in ‘69.Commencement speaker wasGeorge McGovern. I have no re-call of what he said, but I reallyenjoyed my parents gettingtheir shorts in a bind for XU al-lowing that ‘commie’ to speak.He was my hero then and now.He was right then and still is.”

J.Z.

“It was in June, 1944 – amonth and year we will neverforget. It was after the ceremo-ny at Music Hall our graduationrobes deposited back home thatwe went to Beverly Hills NightClub. Ted Lewis was the fea-tured attraction and after thechorus lines, band playing andcomics he came on and gave theshow of his life. His famoussong, ‘Me and My Shadow’ withhis young understudy acting asthe shadow, brought the housedown and many encores fol-lowed. What an evening, ormorning I should say, becausethis was after midnight, wayinto the wee hours of the morn-ing.

“On our way home decided toentertain our English teacher bysinging many songs to her out-side her home and the endingwith the school’s fight song. Itwas many years later that shetold me she was on her kneeslooking out the window at us andlaughing until tears came to hereyes.

“After some breakfast whereI don’t remember our datesbrought us home and it off to la-la land. Tired but filled withmemories. And thinking whatlay ahead of us, especially thoseboys who rose to the call of col-ors and went on to fight, somenot to return. It was a sad time

but we came through it – memo-ries and all.”

M.D.D.

“I graduated in the spring of1992 when the economy was inthe midst of the George H. Bushrecession so it wasn’t until thefollowing spring after Clintonwas elected that our consultan-cy began to see any upswing andit wasn’t until about two yearslater that the economy finallywas in a recovery mode.

“Therefore the circum-stances of the market were verysimilar to now. I would tell grad-uates not to be too picky abouttaking a job in their field. If youcan find a job in your field ofstudy, take it. Employers have alot of candidates and they don’tlike to be told you’ll consider thejob. If offered at the interviewtake the job and start as soon asyou can.

“Find the cheapest housing inthe safest neighborhood youcan. Not a time to be spending alot on living expenses. If youhave a college car, keep drivingit. Start immediate contribu-tions to a 401K or an IRA.

“Also, many companies willhire graduates on a contract ba-sis, sometimes just shy of 40hours so they can avoid payingbenefits. Evaluate seriouslyyour stance on the new HealthCare Bill. Once the reality ofpurchasing individual healthcare is presented many will real-ize what a necessity it is to havethe universal health care option.

“Those that are lucky enoughto be hired on at salaried posi-tions be prepared to work a lot ofunpaid overtime. Most compa-nies will use new employees tostay late and be the drivers ofthe business with regular hourdirections from long-term, sen-ior employees. This allows com-panies to keep productivityhigh, with supervision of seniormembers, quality stays consis-tent and they can bill for all the

time at full billing or overtimerates to clients while keepingnew employees on a set salariedcompensation.

“Finally, be as accommodat-ing to the company and your fel-low employees as you can be.Consider social life, outside ofwork interests and free time tobe way down the list of prioritiesonce you start working. Yournew role is to help drive theeconomy with a new sense offreshness, and determinationand boundless energy.

“When I graduated I aver-aged 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. onMonday-Thursday, with 8:30a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and thentwo full weekend days a monthdepending on Monday dead-lines. Each salaried employeeaveraged 300 hours of overtimewith some being as high as 380,all unpaid because we were sala-ried. We kept this pace for threeyears until the tech began tobring the economy into full re-covery.

I.P.

“Take pictures! With today’sdigital cameras it should be oh,so easy compared to my gradua-tion. Movies would be better butthey’re harder to arrange andpose. Take the time or have afriend, parent or sibling get lotsof candid shots of you and allthose wonderful people who willbe there for your special occa-sion. You will not regret it.”

R.V.

“At the high school gradua-tion I remember the anticipa-tion. I was headed to Miami ofOhio from Potomac, Maryland. Iwas so excited to be going to col-lege and be independent. The ad-vice I got was enjoy each mo-ment and take advantage of themany opportunites.

“At my college graduation Iwas thrilled I was moving to Cin-cinnati to start my dream careeras a special ed teacher. I couldnot wait. The advice I got thenwas to find joy and make a dif-ference. Now 33 years later Ican say I have enjoyed everymoment, taken advantage ofmany opportunities, found greatjoy and made a difference in thelives of many children.”

K.L.S.

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NEXT QUESTIONShould Ohio eliminate its stateincome tax? Why or why not?

Every week The Suburban Life asksreaders a question they can reply tovia e-mail. Send your answers [email protected] withChatroom in the subject line.

The American economy hasreached a turning point, onethat nobody but our enemieswould wish for us to see.

Our national debt is nowbigger than our economy. Thedebt is just over $15.5 trillion;the economy is about half atrillion dollars behind that.

This isn’t the first time theUnited States has been in sucha spot. The last time was afterthe twin catastrophes of theGreat Depression and WorldWar II, when the country’s debtexceeded its output of goodsand services for three yearsstraight.

The House Budget Commit-tee has drafted a roadmap toput the country back on firmfinancial ground. My colleaguePaul Ryan, the committee’schairman, has led this effortwith no encouragement fromthe White House. The commit-tee projects we could eliminatethe budget deficit in 10 years.

For some people, that’s toolong. For others, never wouldbe too soon.

President Obama clearly hasgiven up trying to bring thenation’s expenses in line withits income.

His latest budget projects

running def-icits of half atrillion dollarsfor each of thenext 10 years,by which timewe could pres-ume the presi-dent will havefinished writ-ing his mem-oirs, approved

plans for his presidential li-brary, and turned to perfectinghis golf swing.

Meanwhile, the House Bud-get Committee’s hundred-page“Path to Prosperity” has drawna chorus of griping from theusual suspects, who complainthat Chairman Ryan and hiscolleagues on the committeehave conspired to pillage fromthe poor to boost the profits ofthe rich.

The budget’s rising tide ofred ink comes from spendingtoo much – not taxing too little.Saying “No” is something we’llall have to practice becausewhat drives the deficit is spend-ing.

Jean Schmidt is the U.S. Repre-sentative in Ohio’s 2nd Congression-al District.

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LIFELIFE PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES

SUBURBANPRESS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012

Moeller High School seniors and their dates stepped into The Phoenix downtown foran evening of dancing and fun on April 27. Donning their suits and dresses, stu-

dents dressed for the simple and appropriately named theme of “Prom.”

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Mount Notre Dame High School senior Adrienne Smith (middle) smiles with her fellow MND seniors, twinsAllison Janka (left) and Megan Janka (right) at Moeller High School's prom on April 27. THANKS TO JOHANNA

KREMER

Senior Keilin Clim sits with hisdate, Lakota West High Schoolsenior Chazmyn Lane, at Moeller'sprom on April 27. THANKS TO

JOHANNA KREMER

Senior Nick Edwards stops for aphoto with his date, Lakota WestHigh School student AlexiaWainscott, at Moeller HighSchool's prom. THANKS TO JOHANNA

KREMER

Moeller senior Colin Foos stopsfor a photo with his prom date,Mount Notre Dame High Schoolsenior Kelly Cutter. THANKS TO

JOHANNA KREMER

Vest-clad seniors Anthony Spuzzillo and Nick MacArthur pause for aphoto together at Moeller's prom. THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Moeller seniors Gustavo Lopez (left) and Nick Rippe (right) smile withtheir dates, Mount Notre Dame High School junior Taylor Simmons(left) and Ursuline Academy senior Perry Littlejohn (right). THANKS TO

JOHANNA KREMER

Moeller junior Andrew Mendel introduces his prom date, Mason HighSchool sophomore Alison Berry, to prom chaperones Abby and DougRosfeld. THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Senior Keith Rucker smiles withhis prom date, Lakota West HighSchool junior Kylie Ann Dawson.THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Gold-clad senior Ty Amann poseswith his gold-matching date,Loveland High School studentKendall Fein. THANKS TO JOHANNA

KREMER

Moeller senior Nicks: Nick Buehler (left), Nick Ford (middle) and NickMacArthur (right). THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Junior Kenton Asbrock stops onthe stairs of The Phoenix for aphoto with his date, Mount NotreDame High School junior CaitlinDunkley. THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Mount Notre Dame High School seniors Aubrey Hord (left) and KellyHarmon (right) boast their twin purple dresses at Moeller High School'sprom on April 27. THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Moeller seniordances with his

date, MountNotre DameHigh School

senior AshleyKeppler. THANKS

TO JOHANNA

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THURSDAY, MAY 17Art OpeningsMJHS: The Visual Experience,7-9:30 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, 6980 CambridgeAve., Exhibit of digital artworkand animations created bystudent artists at MariemontJunior High School. Artists onhand to discuss digital pictures,portraits and animations, as wellas giving live demonstrations ofdigital animation and art-making software. Free. 272-3700; www.womansartclub-.com. Mariemont.

Business SeminarsImplementing an EffectiveDesktop, Mobile Device andUser Support Process, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Full Service Net-working, 9987 Carver Road,Learn about how to proactivelymanage desktops and variousmobile devices, while imple-menting an effective user sup-port system - enabling you tofocus your undivided attentionon executing your organiza-tion’s strategic IT initiatives. ForIT professionals. Free. Regis-tration required. 782-4208;www.fullservice.net. Blue Ash.

Health / WellnessWomen’s Health Week, 8a.m.-7 p.m., TriHealth Fitnessand Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeif-fer Road, Thirsty Thursday. Dailyevents promote women’shealth. Ages 18 and up. $20.985-0900; www.trihealthpavil-ion.com. Montgomery.

Lifeguard Training For NewLifeguards, 5-9 p.m., TriHealthFitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road, Through May 21.5-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday andMonday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $325-$350. Reservationsrequired. 985-0900; www.tri-healthpavilion.com. Montgo-mery.

Home & GardenHot Kitchens and Cool BathsSeminar, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Neal’sDesign Remodel Gallery, 7770 E.Kemper Road, Project consult-ants and designers discuss trendsin kitchen and bath design.Light fare provided. Free. Pre-sented by Neal’s Design Remod-el. 489-7700; www.neals.com.Sharonville.

Karaoke and Open MicKaraoke, 9 p.m., Tap House Grill,8740 Montgomery Road, 891-8277. Sycamore Township.

On Stage - ComedyNate Bargatze, 8 p.m., GoBananas, 8410 Market Place,$8-$12. 984-9288; www.gobana-nascomedy.com. Montgomery.

On Stage - TheaterOver the River and Throughthe Woods, 8 p.m., WaltonCreek Theater, 4101 WaltonCreek Road, Warm, familycomedy by Joe DiPietro anddirected by Ginny Weil. Nick, anItalian-American boy from NewJersey, wants to follow hisdream and move to Seattle, faraway from his beloved, butannoying, grandparents andtheir routine Sunday dinners.But both sets of grandparentsscheme to keep him from mov-ing, using the lovely, and single,Caitlin O’Hare as bait. $17.Presented by Mariemont PlayersInc. Through May 20. 684-1236;www.mariemontplayers.com.Columbia Township.

The Fantasticks, 7:30 p.m.,Loveland Stage Company Thea-tre, 111 S. Second St., $15. Pre-sented by Loveland Stage Com-pany. Through May 20. 443-4572; www.lovelandstagecom-pany.org. Loveland.

RecreationYoung Professionals OpenGym, 7-10 p.m., TriHealthFitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road, Full-court basket-ball games for men. $15.Through May 27. 985-0900.Montgomery.

Support GroupsCodependents Anonymous,7-8 p.m., The Community of theGood Shepherd, 8815 E. KemperRoad, Room 31. Literaturediscussion group. Family friend-ly. Free, donations accepted.Presented by CodependentsAnonymous Inc. 800-0164.Montgomery.

Women’s Separation/DivorceSupport, 7-9 p.m., Comprehen-sive Counseling Services Inc.,10999 Reed Hartman Highway,Gain comfort, strength andempowerment to move forward

with your life. Led by licensedsocial worker. $35 per two-hoursession. Registration required.891-1533. Blue Ash.

Codependents Anonymous,Noon-1 p.m., Blue Ash Presby-terian Church, 4309 CooperRoad, Book discussion group.Open to everyone who desireshealthy loving relationships.Family friendly. Donationsaccepted. Presented by Code-pendents Anonymous Inc.673-0174. Blue Ash.

FRIDAY, MAY 18Art ExhibitsBlossom II: Art of Flowers,Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres ArtsCenter, 8400 Blome Road,Second in on-going series ofnational traveling exhibitions ofartworks depicting and in-terpreting flowers of all kinds.Juried exhibition is sponsored bySusan K. Black Foundation andDavid J. Wagner LLC. Free.Presented by Greenacres Foun-dation. 891-4227; www.green-acres.org. Indian Hill.

MJHS: The Visual Experience,9 a.m.-7 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, 6980 CambridgeAve., Exhibit of digital artworkand animations created bystudent artists at MariemontJunior High School. Artists onhand to discuss digital pictures,portraits and animations, as wellas giving live demonstrations ofdigital animation and art-making software. Free. ThroughMay 22. 272-3700. Mariemont.

Art OpeningsAudubon’s River, 6-8:30 p.m.,River Hills Christian Church, 6300Price Road, Art works inspiredby John James Audubon’sexploration of the Ohio frontier.Opening features historicaldiscussion with DeVere Burt;$10, $5 seniors and students.Benefits Greater Milford AreaHistorical Society. Exhibit con-tinues through June 17. Familyfriendly. Free admission. Pre-sented by Greater Milford AreaHistorical Society. 248-0324;www.milfordhistory.net. Love-land.

Exercise ClassesAquaStretch, Noon-1 p.m.,TriHealth Fitness and HealthPavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road,Involves being stretched bytrained instructor in shallowwater with 5-10 pound weightsattached to body. Price varies.Registration required. ThroughJuly 27. 985-0900. Montgomery.

Health / WellnessWomen’s Health Week, 8a.m.-7 p.m., TriHealth Fitnessand Health Pavilion, FridayFacials. $20. 985-0900; www.tri-healthpavilion.com. Montgo-mery.

Lectures

Audubon’s River Lecture, 7-8p.m., River Hills ChristianChurch, 6300 Price Road, Lecturetold through art depicting JohnJames Audubon’s life and workduring his 13 years in the Ohiofrontier. DeVere Burt, of Cincin-nati Natural History Museum,describes various points ofinterest and stories. BenefitsGreater Milford Area HistoricalSociety. $10-$20. Reservationsrequired. Presented by GreaterMilford Area Historical Society.248-0324; www.milfordhistory-.net. Loveland.

Music - AcousticWaiting on Ben, 7-11 p.m.,Rudino’s Pizza and Grinders,9730 Montgomery Road, DuoShow. 791-7833. Montgomery.

On Stage - ComedyNate Bargatze, 8 p.m. and 10:30p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12.984-9288; www.gobananasco-medy.com. Montgomery.

On Stage - TheaterOver the River and Throughthe Woods, 8 p.m., WaltonCreek Theater, $17. 684-1236;www.mariemontplayers.com.Columbia Township.

The Fantasticks, 7:30 p.m.,Loveland Stage Company Thea-tre, $15. 443-4572; www.love-landstagecompany.org. Love-land.

RecreationPickup Basketball, 10:30 a.m.-noon, TriHealth Fitness andHealth Pavilion, 6200 PfeifferRoad, Men and women ages 25and up. $15, free members.Through Dec. 28. 985-0900;www.trihealthpavilion.com.Montgomery.

SATURDAY, MAY 19Cooking ClassesHealthy Cooking Classes,Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s HealthSmart, 7400 Montgomery Road,Peachy Seiden discusses nutri-tion and health while preparingtwo delicious, simple and easymeals. Ages 18 and up. $30.Registration required. 315-3943;www.peachyshealthsmart.com.Silverton.

Exercise ClassesTRX Bootcamp, 9:15-10:15 a.m.,TriHealth Fitness and HealthPavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road,Designed for the intermediateto advanced exerciser. Totalbody workout, bootcamp style.$6-$15. Registration required.985-0900; www.trihealthpavil-ion.com. Montgomery.

ExhibitsExploring History ThroughTextiles, 1-4:30 p.m., GreaterLoveland Historical SocietyMuseum, 201 Riverside Drive,Quilts on display on loan andfrom GLHSM collection. 683-

5692; www.lovelandmuseu-m.org. Loveland.

Health / WellnessDiabetes Conversation MapsSessions, 10 a.m.-noon, LisaLarkin, M.D. & Associates, 4460Red Bank Road, Suite 100,Theme: Preventing long-termcomplications. Small groupdiscussions of Type 2 diabetesled by Jan Kellogg, certifieddiabetes educator. $30 for foursessions; $10 per session. Pre-sented by Lisa Larkin, M.D. &Associates. 271-5111. Madi-sonville.

Home & GardenHot Kitchens and Cool BathsSeminar, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,Neal’s Design Remodel Gallery,Free. 489-7700; www.neals.com.Sharonville.

Music - AcousticGeneration Gap, 7:30 p.m.,deSha’s American Tavern, 11320Montgomery Road, Free. 247-9933; www.deShas.com. Mont-gomery.

Bob Crawford, 9 p.m.-midnight,Bucks Tavern, 3299 W. U.S.22/Ohio 3, Solo acoustic coversof popular rock music from the’60s to the present. Ages 21 andup. Free. 677-3511. Loveland.

NatureBird Watching and PancakeBreakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Grail-ville Retreat and Program Cen-ter, 932 O’Bannonville Road,With Ann Oliver and JohnRobinson, experienced localbirders. $20, includes breakfast.Reservations required. 683-2340;www.grailville.org. Loveland.

On Stage - ComedyNate Bargatze, 8 p.m. and 10:30p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12.984-9288; www.gobananasco-medy.com. Montgomery.

On Stage - TheaterOver the River and Throughthe Woods, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.,Walton Creek Theater, $17.684-1236; www.mariemontplay-ers.com. Columbia Township.

The Fantasticks, 7:30 p.m.,Loveland Stage Company Thea-tre, $15. 443-4572; www.love-landstagecompany.org. Love-land.

RecreationYoung Professionals OpenGym, 7-10 p.m., TriHealthFitness and Health Pavilion, $15.985-0900. Montgomery.

ShoppingSilverton Block Watch Associ-ation Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,Silverton Municipal Building,6860 Plainfield Road, Rain date:May 26. Music, food, split-the-pot and raffles. $30 per booth;free for shoppers. Presented bySilverton Block Watch Associa-tion. 936-6233; www.silver-tonblockwatch.org. Silverton.

Special EventsCastle Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,Loveland Castle, 12025 ShoreRoad, With Knights of theGolden Trail. Castle gardens,marketplace of handmadecrafts, comedy acts and historicreenactments. $5. Presented byThe Knights of the Golden Trail.683-4686; www.lovelandcastle-.com. Symmes Township.

SUNDAY, MAY 20Art ExhibitsAudubon’s River, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,River Hills Christian Church, 6300Price Road, Art works inspiredby John James Audubon’sexploration of the Ohio frontier.Family friendly. Presented byGreater Milford Area HistoricalSociety. Through June 17. 248-0324; www.milfordhistory.net.Loveland.

BenefitsHospice of Cincinnati andFernside Summertime Clas-sic, 5:30-9 p.m., KenwoodCountry Club, 6501 KenwoodRoad, Dinner event, $50. Two-day event features dinner andvarious auctions Sunday andgolf outing Monday. BenefitsFernside Center for GrievingChildren. Registration required.Presented by Bethesda Founda-tion Inc. Through May 21. 865-1621; www.bethesdafounda-tion.com/events/summertime-classic. Madeira.

A Day With Carrie Newcomer,5:30-9 p.m., Grailville Retreatand Program Center, 932 O’Ban-nonville Road, Oratory anddining room. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.Concert by singer/songwriter at7 p.m. Benefits Womens Way,Women Writing for a Changeand Grailville. $40, $35 advancefor dinner and concert. Concertonly: $25, $20 advance. 683-2340. Loveland.

EducationLet My People Know: Commu-nity Day of Learning, 1-6 p.m.,Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road,Presentation by Dr. Hal M. Lewis,nationally acclaimed keynotespeaker, 10 workshops andspecial reception recognizingNancy Klein, Cincinnati’s found-ing Melton School director. Ages18 and up. Free. Registrationrequired. 761-7500; www.join-thej.org. Amberley Village.

ExhibitsExploring History ThroughTextiles, 1-4:30 p.m., GreaterLoveland Historical SocietyMuseum, 683-5692; www.love-landmuseum.org. Loveland.

On Stage - Children’sTheater

Wump Mucket Puppets, 2p.m., Julian’s Deli and Spirits,200 W. Loveland Ave., Half-hourpuppet show includes silly songsand jokes by Northside-basedpuppet troupe created andperformed by puppeteer Ter-rence Burke. Family friendly.Free. Presented by WumpMucket Puppets. 521-4900;www.wumpmucketpuppet-s.com. Loveland.

On Stage - ComedyNate Bargatze, 8 p.m., GoBananas, $8-$12. 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

On Stage - TheaterOver the River and Throughthe Woods, 2 p.m., WaltonCreek Theater, $17. 684-1236;www.mariemontplayers.com.Columbia Township.

The Fantasticks, 3 p.m., Love-land Stage Company Theatre,$15. 443-4572; www.loveland-stagecompany.org. Loveland.


SchoolsCollege Caravan, 10 a.m.-6p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 RidgeRoad, Trip to Ohio State Univer-sity. Tour campus and get realstory from current students.Includes lunch. Ages 9-12. $50,$36 members. Registrationrequired. 761-7500; www.join-thej.org. Amberley Village.

MONDAY, MAY 21Art ExhibitsMJHS: The Visual Experience,9 a.m.-7 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, Free. 272-3700.Mariemont.

BenefitsHospice of Cincinnati andFernside Summertime Clas-sic, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., KenwoodCountry Club, Golfing event,$200. Registration required.865-1621; www.bethesdafoun-dation.com/events/summertime-classic. Madeira.

Karaoke and Open MicAcoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m.,

Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443Loveland-Madeira Road, Hostedby Bob Cushing. 791-2753.Symmes Township.

RecreationPickup Basketball, 10:30 a.m.-noon, TriHealth Fitness andHealth Pavilion, $15, free mem-bers. 985-0900; www.trihealth-pavilion.com. Montgomery.

TUESDAY, MAY 22Art ExhibitsAudubon’s River, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,River Hills Christian Church,248-0324; www.milfordhistory-.net. Loveland.

MJHS: The Visual Experience,9 a.m.-7 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, Free. 272-3700.Mariemont.

Dining EventsAssociation for AffordableGreat Food and Wine: WineDinner, 6:30 p.m., InCahoots,4110 Hunt Road, Four-coursedinner paired with four wines.Ages 21 and up. $40. Reserva-tions required. Presented by TheWine Store. 984-9463;www.theewinestore.com. BlueAsh.

Farmers MarketLoveland Farmers’ Market, 3-7p.m., Loveland Station, W.Loveland Avenue, E. Broadwayand Second Streets, Located atLoveland Station parking area:Route 48 and W. Loveland Ave.Presented by Loveland Farmers’Market. 683-0491; www.love-landfm.com. Loveland.


Religious - CommunityMaking Love Last a Lifetime,7-8:30 p.m., Church of theSaviour United MethodistChurch, 8005 Pfeiffer Road,Biblical perspectives on love,marriage and sex. For singles,engaged people and marriedcouples who want to pursuekeys to helping develop ahealthy, satisfying and successfulmarriage. DVD eight-week studyby Adam Hamilton. Ages 18 andup. Free. Registration required.791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.Montgomery.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23Art ExhibitsAudubon’s River, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,River Hills Christian Church,248-0324; www.milfordhistory-.net. Loveland.

Business SeminarsEasy Ways to Minimize PlanCompliance Risks and Con-trol Costs, 8:30-10 a.m., Ken-wood Country Club, 6501 Ken-wood Road, Dinsmore’s BillFreedman and Ben Wells alongwith First Financial Bank’s DavidChrestensen for panel discussionand analysis of why your qual-ified plan may not, in fact, be soqualified. Free. Reservationsrequired. Presented by Dins-more & Shohl. 977-8200;www.dinsmore.com/plan_com-pliance_risks. Madeira.

Cooking ClassesKid’s Healthy Cooking Classes,4-6 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart,7400 Montgomery Road, PeachySeiden, registered dietitian andnutrition science instructor,teaches children to be morehealth conscious by encouragingthem to make healthy foodchoices and teaching them howto prepare and cook nutrient-dense meals. Ages 11-14. $40.Registration required. 315-3943;www.peachyshealthsmart.com.Silverton.

Health / WellnessOrthopaedic Expert Presenta-tions, 3-4 p.m., Jewish Hospital,4777 E. Galbraith Road, Dr.Frank Noyes on Staying Activewith Knee Arthritis: New Ad-vances in Knee Surgery. Seriesfeatures experts sharing in-formation and answering ques-tions on variety of topics relatedto pain and treatment options.Free. Presented by Mercy HealthPartners. 686-4040; www.e-mercy.com. Kenwood.

RecreationPickup Basketball, 10:30 a.m.-noon, TriHealth Fitness andHealth Pavilion, $15, free mem-bers. 985-0900; www.trihealth-pavilion.com. Montgomery.

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I’ve mentioned beforehow much I like this cutof meat. It has the ten-derness of beef tender-loin and the beefy flavorof chuck, since it is partof the chuck. This meth-od works for flank steakas well. Score steak withknife on both sides. Rubwith olive oil, then rub ina bit of garlic on eachside. Season with salt andpepper. Broil 4 inchesunder broiler, about 6minutes or so on eachside for medium.

Always-readyrefrigerator branmuffins

The batter can be kept2-3 weeks in the refriger-ator. Next time I makethe batter, I’m going touse part whole wheatflour. My batter lastedtwo weeks before I usedit up. Not a real sweetmuffin. I love having thisbatter on an as-neededbasis.

3 cups whole bran breakfastcereal (not flakes)

1 cup boiling water1 cup brown sugar, packed1 stick butter3 large eggs2½ cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt2 cups buttermilk (I used

whole buttermilk)1½ teaspoons vanillaExtra sugar for sprinkling

on top (raw sugar is good)optional

Add water to cerealand stir until cereal ismoistened. Set aside.Cream brown sugar withbutter until smooth. Addeggs and beat until light.Stir in flour, baking soda,salt, buttermilk and va-nilla until blended. If notbaking at once, transferto container, cover andrefrigerate 2-3 weeks.When ready to bake,spoon mixture, about ¼cup for each muffin, intobuttered or sprayed muf-fin tins, filling 2⁄3 full.Sprinkle with sugar.Bake in preheated 400degree oven for 15-20minutes or so until gold-en.

Variations: Sprinkleone tablespoon of any ofthese over each muffinbefore baking: Choppeddried fruit, blueberries,chocolate chips, nuts or acombination of two.

Planting herbsYou can plant differ-

ent kinds of herbs togeth-er in the same containeras long as they have thesame soil, water and lightrequirements. Flavors ofsweet and savory herbsdo not transfer.

Basil: Plant basil nextto your tomatoes forbetter tasting, healthiertomatoes. Basil helpskeep flies and mosqui-toes away.

Mint: Really invasive,so best grown in a con-tainer. Mint keeps antsaway. Spearmint issweeter and more mildthan peppermint.

Thyme: A pretty bor-der herb. Deer generallystay away from areaswhere thyme is grown.

Oregano: A few wetoregano sprigs, placed ongrill before grilling redmeats, may help blockcarcinogens that form.

Savory: The beanherb, it helps you digestbeans. An ingredient insalt-free herb blends.

Rosemary: Good formemory and containsanti-cancer antioxidants.In our area, it is hardy toabout 15 degrees outside,so bring indoors in win-ter.

Update: BrownHotel Hot Browns

The original recipecontains 1 quart whip-ping cream. I understandnow the recipe can bemade with 2 cups, if youlike. Someone asked ifthey could substitutemilk. Yes, half-amd-half,whole or regular milkwould work fine. Thesauce won’t be as rich, soyou might want to add abit more flour.

Email Rita Heikenfeld [email protected] with “Rita’s kitch-en” in the subject line. Call513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Bran muffin battercan be keptin refrigerator

RitaHeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

The batter for these bran muffins can be kept in the refrigerator and baked on anas-needed basis. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD.

As more Americanscommit to making lifechanges to improve theirphysical health, many ofthese same people are alsolooking to improve theirstress levels, strength andspirituality.

Christian yoga, thepractice of traditional yogadelivered in a Christ-cen-tered manner, encouragescentering of self and thebuilding of physicalstrength and flexibilitywhile drawing near to theLord – all of this in a one-hour class.

Cincinnati residents cannow experience Christianyoga with a professional lo-cal registered yoga teacherBethany Bresnen. Bresnenrecently completed train-ing and certification in Ari-zona at Yahweh Yoga Chris-tian Yoga Teaching Acad-emy, where she completed250-hours of intense in-struction. Bresnen joinsmore than 300 alumni ofYahweh Yoga’s TeacherTraining, spreading thepopularity and availability

of Christian yoga through-out the country and world.

“My experience andtraining with Yahweh Yogataught me that practicingChristian yoga is a wonder-ful way to keep my mindGod-centered in the midstof my daily activity; leav-ing me not only strongerand healthier, but alsomore present, peaceful, en-ergized, and attentive tobetter serve Him and thepeople in my life,” Bresnensaid.

Bresnen will offer Yah-weh Yoga style classes, de-signed for people of allages and fitness levels tostrengthen their bodiesand their spirits, usingScripture and encouragingChristian music through-out the practice.

To learn more or to hostBethany Yoga at yourchurch, business, or spe-cial event, visitwww.bethanyyoga.com.Classes are now being of-fered at the Court HouseFitness Center in Madeiraon Camargo Road, at 7:15

pm Thursdays For more in-formation, call 271-3388.

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Moeller HighSchool

» Class of 2012: 232 stu-dents

» Valedictorian: Adam

Logeman of Loveland» Salutatorian: Craig

Attenweiler of Loveland» Baccalaureate: May

13 at Good ShepherdCatholic Church,

» Commencement: St.Susanna Catholic Church,616 Reading Road, 8 p.m.Thursday, May 17

» Speakers: Valedic-torian Adam Logemanand Matt Kanetzke ofLoveland

The men of Archbishop Moeller High School willgraduate on May 17 at 8 p.m. Chosen to speak tocommencement are Valedictorian Adam Logeman ofLoveland (left) and Matt Kanetzke of Loveland (right).THANKS TO JOHANNA KREMER

Moeller graduates232 ThursdayBy Leah [email protected]

Montgomery Women’sClub Town Hall Lecture se-ries announces the 50th an-niversary speaker’s line-up.

Oct. 10-Oct. 11: Actor/co-median Tim Conway

Nov. 14-Nov. 15: Cincin-nati Zoo director ThaneMaynard

March 13-March 14: For-mer FBI Director LouisFreeh will be the speaker.His tenure included WA-CO, TWA flight 800 and theOklahoma City bombing.

April 24-April 25: LisaLing, ABC News. She hasbeen a news contributor to“Nightline,” CNN and hashosted “National Geo-graphic Explorer.”

The Wednesday andThursday morning lec-tures start at11a.m. and areat Montgomery Assemblyof God Church, 7950 Pfeif-fer Road, Montgomery.

The Wednesday eveninglectures are at 8 p.m. atSycamore Junior HighSchool, 5757 Cooper Road,Montgomery.

Tickets for the seriesare $120. Call (513) 684-1632or go online atwww.montgomery-womensclub.org/TownHall.

You can mail ticket or-ders to: Town Hall LectureSeries/MWC, P.O. Box42114, Cincinnati, OH45242.

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ANIMALS/ NATUREGrailville – needs volunteers

for the garden in Loveland.Volunteer days are 9 a.m. tonoon selected Saturdays. For acomplete list visitwww.grailville.org or call 683-2340. Volunteers will work inthe kitchen and herb gardens.No experience is needed, volun-teers may participate once or forthe entire season. Volunteersshould bring gloves, waterbottle, sunscreen, hat, footwearthat can get dirty and a snack ifdesired. Tools are provided.

GRRAND – Golden RetrieverRescue and Adoption of NeedyDogs takes in needy displaced,abandoned or unclaimed straygolden retrievers and placesthem in volunteer foster homesuntil adoptive families arefound. Call 1-866-981-2251 andleave your name and phone.Visit www.ggrand.org. [email protected].

League For Animal Welfare –A no-kill shelter needs volun-teers 16-and-older to helpsocialize cats and 18-and-olderto socialize and walk dogs.Other opportunities available.Call 735-2299, ext. 3.

Save the Animals Foundation– Needs people 18 and older tostaff its shelter for homeless catsand dogs. Call 378-0300 for catsand 588-6609 for dogs.

Spring Grove Cemetery andArboretum – has a new horticul-ture volunteer program. Volun-teer opportunities includeworking side by side SpringGrove’s nationally-renownedhorticulture team at this Nation-al Historic Landmark. Groups ofvolunteers will be developed tohelp in the following areas:keeping the front entrance arealooking spectacular, controllinginvasive species, taking care ofthe tree and shrub collection.They are also looking for avolunteer, or volunteers, to helpwith the hybrid tea roses. Newvolunteers join the volunteerdocents who are ambassadorsfor the cemetery and arbore-tum. Information sessions,conducted the last Saturday andfirst Wednesday of each month,will explain the volunteer oppor-tunities. Sessions are at 10 a.m.in the Historic Office, just insidethe main entrance to the ceme-tery. For more information,contact volunteer coordinatorWhitney Huang, Spring Grovehorticulturist, at 853-6866.

Tri State County AnimalResponse Team (CART) – Is at11216 Gideon Lane in SycamoreTownship. Meetings are open tothe public. Visitwww.tristatecart.com formonthly subjects or more in-formation. Call 702-8373.

Winton Woods Riding Center– is in need of volunteers toassist with the Special RidersProgram, which provides train-ing and competition opportuni-ties for children and adults withdisabilities, and to help withbarn duties, horse shows and avariety of other tasks. No experi-ence is necessary and training isprovided. Interested individualsages 14 and older are invited tocontact the Winton WoodsRiding Center at 931-3057, or [email protected].

PROFESSIONALSERVICES

Executive Service Corps ofCincinnati – Professionals canuse their administrative skills tohelp a busy, growing nonprofitmanage its projects and mem-bers. Executive Service Corps ofCincinnati is looking for some-one with experience in Word,Excel, Power Point and Outlookto assist in the Blue Ash office.Volunteers set their own daysand hours and enjoy nice work-ing conditions and friendly,bright volunteers and staff. Helpthe ESCC help other nonprofitssucceed. Contact Darlyne Kore-tos for more information at791-6230, ext. 10. ESCC is locatedat 10945 Reed Hartman High-way, Suite 108.

HEALTH/WELLNESSCrossroads Hospice - Volun-

teers are wanted to join theteam of Ultimate Givers whostrive to provide extra love andcomfort to terminally-ill patientsand their families in Brown,Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamil-ton, Highland and Warrencounties. Volunteers are alsoneeded to support signatureprograms inspired by Jim Sto-vall’s novel, “The Ultimate Gift”The Gift of a Day program askspatients what their perfect dayis and staff and volunteers work

to make it a reality. UltimateGivers visit with patients in theirhomes, assisted living facilitiesand nursing facilities and helpwith clerical duties at the Cross-roads office. They provideemotional support and compan-ionship to patients and familymembers, assist with errands orprovide respite for those caringfor terminally-ill loved ones. Formore information or to sign upas an Ultimate Giver, call 793-5070 or compete an applicationonline atwww.crossroadshospice.com/volunteering. Before becominga Crossroads Hospice UltimateGiver, participants must com-plete an application, TB skin testand training session lead bymembers of the Crossroadsteam. Volunteers must wait aminimum of one year after thedeath of an immediate familymember or loved one beforeapplying.

Sycamore Senior Center – is indesperate need of volunteers todeliver meals to the homeboundelderly in northern HamiltonCounty as part of its homedelivered meals program. Volun-teers deliver food to the elderlyone day a week, any day Mon-day through Friday. Pick-up isbetween 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.Most drivers complete theirdeliveries by noon depending onthe amount of time a volunteerspends at each home whiledelivering. Families and groupssharing a route are welcome.The need for volunteers isimmediate. Service areas includeAmberley Village, ArlingtonHeights, Blue Ash, Camp Denni-son, Deer Park, Dillonvale,Evendale, Forest Park, Glendale,Greenhills, Gulf Manor, IndianHill, Kenwood, KennedyHeights, Lincoln Heights, Lock-land, Loveland, Madeira, Mont-gomery, Pleasant Ridge, Read-ing, Rossmoyne, Sharonville,Silverton, Springdale, SpringfieldTownship, Sycamore Township,Symmes Township, Wyomingand Woodlawn. Call 686-1013,984-1234 or e-mail [email protected].

Meals on Wheels – Volunteersare needed to drive weekly,bi-weekly or monthly from 10:30a.m. to noon. Volunteers wouldpick up meals from DeupreeHouse in Hyde Park and delivera 90-minute route to easternCincinnati shut-ins. A validdriver’s license and car insuranceare required. For more in-formation or to volunteer,contact Bridgett Biggs at 561-8150, or e-mail her at [email protected].

EDUCATIONAnderson Senior Center –

Computer Instructors and Assis-tants needed to teach olderadults in basic computer skills.10-week classes are held at theAnderson Senior Center andoffered three to four times peryear. Classes are held Monday-Friday. Instructors teach thecurriculum while assistants helpthe students. If interested [email protected].

Change a life – Volunteer totutor an adult with low-levelliteracy skills or GED preparationneeds. Call 621-READ.

Cincinnati Reads – a volunteertutoring program working withK-4 students in Cincinnati PublicSchools. Volunteers receive freetraining to work one-on-onewith children who are strugglingto read. Call 621-7323 or emailJayne Martin Dressing,[email protected].

Clermont 20/20 – and itscollege access program, Cler-mont Educational Opportuni-ties, offer a mentoring programthat matches adults to workwith a group of high schoolstudents from local high schools.Volunteers are needed to be-come mentors to help studentsstay in school and prepare tograduate with a plan for theirnext step. Call Terri Rechtin at753-9222 or 673-3334 (cell) [email protected] formore information.

Granny’s Garden School –Volunteers needed from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m. Wednesdays to workon behind-the-scenes projects.Volunteers also needed to helpwith developing Web pages. Call489-7099; Granny’s Hands-onGardening Club is looking fornew gardeners, to work withgarden manager Suellyn Shupe.Experienced gardeners, come toshare your expertise and enjoythe company of other gardenerswhile supporting the Granny’s

Garden School program times:1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays; 10a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The school isat the Loveland Primary andElementary, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. [email protected] or visitwww.grannysgardenschool.com.

Inktank – Group looking forvolunteers to help children andadults improve their skills inwriting-based initiatives acrossthe city. Call 542-0195.

Raymond Walters College –Needs volunteers to serve astutors to skills enhancementstudents. The class meets from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays andfrom 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays.Call 745-5691.

The Salvation Army – TheSalvation Army issued an appealtoday for volunteers to assistwith its youth developmentprograms. The Salvation Armyoffers After-School and SummerEnrichment programs, providingchildren from at-risk neigh-borhoods with developmentopportunities throughout theyear. The Salvation Army offersthese programs at CommunityCenters across Greater Cincinnatiand Northern Kentucky, provid-ing localized opportunities forvolunteers to engage with thesecritical programs.

The Salvation Army seeksthose who have interest volun-teering in one or more of thefollowing roles: assisting chil-dren with homework, being areading buddy, playing learninggames with the children, assist-ing with skill drills, playingsports and gym games with thechildren, helping with snacksand meals provided to thechildren, being a good listenerand role model. The SalvationArmy’s After-school program

serves children ages 6 to 12 yearsthroughout the school year,from August to May, generallythree to five days a week in the2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. timeframe. Program elements in-clude tutoring, homework help,computer literacy, conflictresolution and character train-ing, spiritual development,recreation, sports and arts &crafts.

The Salvation Army’s SummerEnrichment program functionsfor eight weeks, five days perweek, in the 8:30 a.m. to 5:30p.m. timeframe. The itineraryentails sports and recreation,field trips, computer literacy,arts and crafts, character train-ing, spiritual development andacademic maintenance. Volun-teers are sought to help withany and all components of thesewonderful youth programs.Volunteers are generally highschool age and older. It is pre-ferred that volunteers can bepresent at least one hour perweek for the duration of theprogram (i.e., the school year, orsummer).

For more information or tovolunteer with The SalvationArmy’s youth programs, pleasecontact Melanie Fazekas at762-5671, or [email protected].

Winton Woods City Schools –Wants to match communitymembers who are interested involunteering in the schools withthe students. Volunteer oppor-tunities at Winton Woods Pri-mary North and South, middleschool and high school. Volun-teers who would have one-on-one contact with studentsoutside of a classroom arerequired to have a backgroundcheck. To volunteer, contact

Gina Burnett [email protected] 619-2301.

The YMCA of Greater Cincin-nati’s College Readiness Pro-gram – that inspires and encour-ages teens of color toward pathsof success is looking for caringprofessionals who want to makea difference, and for youngpeople who can benefit frompositive adult role models. Partof a national YMCA initiative,the local program incorporatesmentoring, career explorationand college readiness; and helpsstudents develop a positivesense of self, build character,explore diverse college andcareer options. Volunteers, manyof whom are sponsored by areacompanies, share their ownpersonal insight and encourage-ment. Contact Program DirectorDarlene Murphy at the MelroseYMCA, 961-3510 or visitwww.myy.org.

YMCA – The Ralph J. StolleCountryside YMCA is looking forvolunteer trail guides for schoolgroups. Call 932-1424 or [email protected]

The Boys and Girls Clubs ofClermont County – are lookingfor volunteers to mentor youthages 6 to 18, and help them withhomework, ACT/SAT practiceand special events. Call 552-1948or e-mail [email protected].

ENTERTAINMENTBusiness Volunteers for the

Arts – BVA is accepting applica-tions from business professionalswith at least three years experi-ence, interested in volunteeringtheir skills within the arts com-munity. Projects average six toeight months in length and canrange from marketing or ac-

counting to Web design orplanning special events. Aone-day training program isprovided to all accepted appli-cants. Call 871-2787.

Center for Independent LivingOptions – Seeking volunteers tostaff Art Beyond Boundaries,gallery for artists with dis-abilities. Volunteers needednoon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday, and noon to 5p.m. Saturday. Call 241-2600.

Cincinnati Museum Center –Needs volunteers to work in allthree museums, the CincinnatiHistory Museum, the Museum ofNatural History and Science andthe Cinergy Children’s Museum,and special exhibits. Call 287-7025.

HEALTH CAREAmeircan Diabetes Associa-

tion – Seeks volunteers in itsarea office downtown forclerical support, filling requestsfor educational materials fromphone requests, data entry,special events support andcoordinating the Health Fair.Call 759-9330.

American Heart Association –Volunteers needed to assist withthe American Heart Association’scause campaigns, Power to EndStroke, Go Red For Women,Start!, and the Alliance for aHealthier Generation. Assign-ments include clerical work,event specific duties and com-munity outreach. Contact theAmerican Heart Association at281-4048 or [email protected].

Bethesda North Hospital – hasopenings for adult volunteers inseveral areas of the hospital. Call865-1164 for information and toreceive a volunteer application.

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Three local praisebands will join for a con-cert this month at St. PaulUnited Methodist Churchof Madeira designed tobenefit Matthew 25: Minis-tries of Blue Ash.

St. Paul is at 8221 MiamiRoad.

The “Praise-a-Palooza,”at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20,will feature praise bandsfrom St. Paul UMC, Arm-strong Chapel UMC in Indi-an Hill and Anderson HillsUMC in Anderson Town-ship. Praise band vocalistsand instrumentalists helplead worship for churches’more casual contemporary

services.“Praise bands are the

driving force behind con-temporary worship,” saidSt. Paul Music Director Er-ic DeForest, who also singswith the church’s eight-member band. “They pro-vide energized music thatlifts the spirit and allowsthe congregation to lift itsvoices in praise.”

Matthew 25: Ministriesprovides ongoing humani-tarian aid and catastrophicdisaster relief. It hashelped victims of the torna-dos, earthquakes, tsunamisand floods that have devas-tated so many areas in re-

cent years.Praise-a-Palooza attend-

ees can support those reliefefforts with cash or checks(made out to St. Paul Pre-sents) or bring other dona-tions. Those can includenonperishable food(canned vegetables orfruits, boxed and baggeddry goods etc ...) personalcare products (such as anti-bacterial soap, toothpasteand toothbrushes), clean-ing products, first-aiditems and baby products orblankets.

For more informationabout the concert, contactSt. Paul UMC at 891-8181.

To learn more aboutMatthew 25: Ministries,click on www.M25M.org orcall 793-6256.

Church bands join in Praise-a-Palooza

“Let My People Know,”an afternoon of Jewishlearning, explores modernday issues through theprism of Judaism at theMayerson JCC Sunday,May 20.

The JCC is at 8485 RidgeRoad, across from the Ron-ald Reagan Highway.

The afternoon begins at1 p.m. and includes work-

shops, speakers and con-versation.

Dr. Hal M. Lewis will de-liver the keynote address,“What’s Trending for To-day’s Jews?” at 1 p.m. Theafternoon also offers twolearning sessions, eachwith five workshops fromwhich to choose, as well asa reception honoring Nan-cy Klein, founding Melton

School director. Advanceregistration is requested.

Lewis is president andchief executive officer ofSpertus Institute of JewishStudies in Chicago and pro-fessor of ContemporaryJewish Studies at SpertusCollege.

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performing with Michael this year.

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

Tickets are $100 each or $150 for preferred seating. To reserveyour seats call 513-863-8873 ext. 110.

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COLUMBIA TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsWilliam Brunner, 23, 4206 Wat-terson St., drug possession at5543 Ehrling, April 28.

Incidents/investigationsDrug abuseReported at 5300 Kennedy Ave.,April 24.

DEER PARKArrests/citationsJustin Tyler Armstrong, 29, 3820St. John’s Terrace, disorderlyconduct at 3800 block of O'Le-ary Avenue, May 1.

Tim W. Meyer, 46, 6862 ParkAve., violating a protection

order at 6862 Park Ave., May 2.Jason A. Weinrich, 34, 7421Montgomery Road, drivingunder the influence/OVI refus-al, driving under the infleunce,operation without reasonablecontrol at 8015 Plainfield Road,April 30.

Adam T. Duvall, 27, 7958 CrestAcres Drive, disorderly conductwhile intoxicated at 7912 BlueAsh Road, April 29.

Edward M. Porowski, 30, 7383Windsor Meadow Ave., dis-orderly conduct at 7912 BlueAsh Road, April 29.

Lisa A. Daniels, 36, 4370 SchenckAve., disorderly conduct at 7912Blue Ash Road, April 28.

Larry Morocco Phillips, 35, 4053Limerick Ave., menacing bystalking at 424 Webster Ave.,

April 27.Juvenile, 17, sale, possession oruse of cigarettes by minor at4375 E. Galbraith Road, May 2.

Juvenile, 17, daytime curfew andrequired attendance at school,sale, possession and use ofcigarettes by minor at 8349Plainfield Road, May 2.

Juvenile, 15, daytime curfew andrequired attendance at school,sale, possession and use ofcigarettes by minor, drug abuseat 8349 Plainfield Road, May 2.

Incidents/investigationsAssaultAt Hoffman Avenue, April 18.Menacing by stalkingAt 4247 Webster Ave., April 28.Obstructing official businessAt 4375 E. Galbraith Road, April12.

TheftA man said someone took acopper downspout, value $150at 7131 Plainfield Road, April30.

Violating a protection orderAt 8025 Beech Ave., May 2.

MADEIRAArrests/citationsMadison C. Kociuba, 21, 6440Shawnee Run, drug parapher-nalia, drug abuse, drug in-strument, April 8.

Katherine Simpson, 24, 3854Meadow Lark, open container,April 19.

Katherine K. Schmidt, 35, 99Miller Lane, drug possession,paraphernalia, April 19.

Karen J. Morris, 57, at large (noaddress given), drug parapher-nalia, burglary, April 20.

Vernon N. Carter, 56, 5811 SierraSt., drug paraphernalia, passingbad checks, April 20.

Incidents/investigationsForgery, theftCheck book taken at 7141 MiamiAve., April 20.

TheftTheft from vehicle reported at8125 Camargo Road, April 18.

License plate taken at 6525Madeira Hills, April 22.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsMark Dawes, 39, 136 CentralAve., assault at 136 CentralAve., April 28.

Nicholle Simon, 29, 643 CrownStreet, theft at 7913 Montgo-mery Road, April 25.

Incidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringAir compressor, power washer,copper piping, paint of un-

known value removed at 8100Burkhart Ave., April 29.

Copper piping of unknownvalue removed at 4149 ValerieCourt, April 27.

BurglaryResidence entered and puppyvalued at $100 removed at 8574Plainfield Road, April 30.

Attempt made at 3926 LongfordDrive, April 25.

Criminal damagingVehicle windshield damaged at8320 Monroe Ave., April 26.

Hatch of vehicle damaged at5354 Beech Ave., April 24.

TheftWallet and credit cards of un-known value removed at 7800Montgomery Road, April 26.

Jewelry valued at $2,000 re-moved at 5538 E. Galbraith,

April 26.Pistol, games, currency of un-known value removed at 6011St. Reeves, April 26.

Cell phone of unknown valueremoved at 7875 MontgomeryRoad, April 26.

Soda machine removed at 3950E. Galbraith Road, April 14.

Jewelry valued at $1,600 at 7604Montgomery Road, April 28.

Purse and contents of unknownvalue removed at 8001 ReadingRoad, April 24.

Debit card valued at $390 at7247 Chetbert Drive, April 23.

Tablets, inhalers, dollars, cards ofunknown value removed at8129 Montgomery Road, April

24.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSPolice reports are gathered from reports on file with

local police departments. This information is a matter ofpublic record and does not imply guilt or innocence. TheCommunity Press publishes the names of all adults chargedwith offenses. Juveniles, those 17 and younger, are listed byage and gender.

To contact your local police department:» Columbia Township: Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,Simon L. Leis, sheriff; Sgt. Peter Enderle. Call 683-3444» Deer Park: Michael Schlie, chief. Call 791-8056» Madeira: Frank Maupin, chief. Call 272-4214» Sycamore Township, Lt. Dan Reid, 792-7254

Cindy Jane KennedyCindy Jane (nee Cyrus) Kenne-

dy, 53, of Deer Park died May 5.Survived by husband, Steven C.

Kennedy; son, Ryan Kennedy;sister, Samuel A. Cyrus; father-and-mother-in-law Charles and JaniceKennedy; and sisters-in-law CindyDovenbarger and Christine Smith.

Services were May 11 at Flem-ing Road United Church of Christ,Cincinnati. Memorials to: the

National Kidney FoundationCincinnati Region 615 Elsinore Pl.,Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

James M. MartinJames M. Martin, 88, of Ross-

moyne died May 3.Survived by children James P.

(Wilma) and Richard L. (Karen)Martin and Sue (Paul) MartinStewart; grandchildren Stephanie,Katherine, James, Cameron,Garrett, Jonathan and Michael;

great-grandchildren Martin andParker; and sibilings Betty JeanToombs and Lynn Martin.

Preceded in death by wife, VeraH. (nee Milbern); and siblingsRobert Lee and Richard KennethMartin.

Services were May 10 at Mi-hovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home,Evendale. Memorials to: Hospiceof Cincinnati Inpatient, 4310Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH45242.

DEATHS

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP2884 Ridgewood Ave.: BouldinRichard & Jo Anne to ZlaticMeghan M. & David A.;$176,500.

2884 Ridgewood Ave.: BouldinRichard & Jo Anne to ZlaticMeghan M. & David A.;$176,500.

2884 Ridgewood Ave.: BouldinRichard & Jo Anne to ZlaticMeghan M. & David A.;$176,500.

5910 Stewart Road: LawsonSylvia to Bank Of New YorkMellon T.; $40,000.

6885 Indian Hill Place: BaumannRosemary E. to Helton Sally H.;$317,000.

DEER PARK4001 Superior Ave.: Towe Larry &Linda to Terry Yvette; $110,000.

4004 Matson Ave.: Hollon Glento Frambes Katherine E.;

$117,000.4102 Orchard Lane: Bach AlfredW. Jr. @(3) to Woodrum JusticeL.; $84,900.

7812 Monterey Ave.: SowersMahala to Vaughan Allison &Richard; $80,000.

MADEIRAWoodland Reserve Court:Woodland Reserve Land Co.LLC to Hassenpflug Derek G. &Elizabeth E. Lakamp; $215,000.

SILVERTON3835 Superior Ave.: Old MillEnterprises LLC to Hull KathleenM. Tr; $100,000.

6883 Stewart Road: Smith T.W.to Jpc Rental Properties LLC;$150,000.


6883 Stewart Road: Smith T.W.

to Jpc Rental Properties LLC;$150,000.


SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP8970 Sedgewick Drive: SchneiderChristopher J. & Shellie L. toKentucky Inc. Bank Of The;$54,000.

11938 Derbyday Court: CaswellDebra S. & John M. to Van WykMichael & Elaine; $600,500.

7515 Kirtley Drive: Kalish KevinM. to Ewing James H Jr. &Cynthia A.; $190,000.

7645 School Road: Realty Man-agement Systems LLC to DBWInvestments LLC; $365,000.

8019 Bearcreek Drive: HughesThomas E. & Heather L. toJetter Andrew W. & ElisabethL.; $146,000.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Jackie Sachs dedicatedher life to helping and edu-cating young children atthe JCC Early ChildhoodSchool.

After her passing a littleover a year ago, the Mayer-son JCC dedicated a specialarea of the Early ChildhoodSchool as “Jackie’s Cor-ner.” Now, to continueJackie’s legacy, the JCC isestablishing the new Help-ing Hands fund in memoryof her. This fund will sup-port the educational expe-rience for children at theJCC Early ChildhoodSchool.

Aaron Ploscowe, a par-ent of two children en-rolled in the school, is thespokesperson for HelpingHands fund in memory ofJackie Sachs.

“I’m honored to beasked to head up this fund.Both my wife and I knewJackie for a long time. I re-member having Jackie as ateacher when I went to theJCC Early ChildhoodSchool. Nothing would suither legacy better than hav-ing this fund that will giveback to the place she loved

and to which she gave herlife,” Ploscowe said.

The Helping Handsfund will be introduced atthe Marc Rossio concertThursday, May 17, at the

JCC gym. The concert isgenerously supported by agenerous donation fromthe Judy and Mark Petri-coff Family Fund.

JCC Fund keeps Sachs legacy alive


Experiencethe Light andSound of God

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11:00 am - NoonSecond Sunday of Each MonthAnderson Center Station

7832 Five Mile RoadCincinnati, OH 452301-800-LOVE GODwww.Eckankar.org

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CHURCH OF GODOF PROPHECY

Sunday School 10:00 amSunday Worship 11:00 am

Wed Night Bible Study 7:00 pmPastor Ed Wilson

8105 Beech Avenue - Deer Park(Just off Galbraith

across from Amity School)513-793-7422

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School 10:30amWednesday Testimonial Meeting

7:30pmReading Room 3035 Erie Ave

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

Worship Service, Sunday 10:45 amClasses For All Ages, Sunday 9:15 amPrayer Service Wednesday, 6:45 pm

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

ST. GERTRUDE PARISHChurch (513) 561-5954• (513) 561-8020 SchoolMiami Ave & Shawnee Run Rd.

www.stgertrude.orgMass Schedule

Daily: 7:00, 8:00 & 11:30AMSaturday: 4:30PM

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM12:30 & 6:00PM

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Hyde Park Baptist ChurchMichigan & Erie Ave

513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, PastorSunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm

Sunday School: 9:45amWednesday Bible Study: 7:00pmwww.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org

BAPTIST

MT WASHINGTONBAPTIST CHURCH

2021 Sutton Ave231-4445

Sunday ServicesSunday School -All Ages ........9:00amWorship Gathering ...........10:00amWednesday Night....6:15pm dinner &

7:00pm...Children/Youth/AdultClasses

Nursery ProvidedHandicapped Accessible

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AMERICAN BAPTIST

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp.513-231-4301

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 AM withChildrens Church & Nursery

PASTOR JONATHAN KOLLMANNwww.cloughchurch.org

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142

www.cos-umc.org"Roadblocks In A Believers

Path: Overcoming Depression"Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00am

Contemporary Worship 9:40amSunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11am

Nursery Care ProvidedDr. Cathy Johns, Senior PastorRev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

7515 Forest Road Cincinnati, OH 45255513-231-4172 • www.andersonhillsumc.org

Beechmont Ave.

Contemporary Worship

4 SUNDAY SERVICES2 Traditional Worship Services

8:15 & 11:002 Contemporary Worship Services9:30 & 11:00 am in our Contemporary Worship Center

Saturday Service 5:30 pmSunday School and Childcare available at 9:30 & 11:00 Services

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Sunday Worship8am & 10:30am

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INTERDENOMINATIONAL

3850 E. Galbraith,Deer Park

Next to DillonvaleShopping Ctr

www.TrinityCincinnati.org791-7631

Worship Service - 10:00AMSunday School - 10:15AMPastor Randy Wade

Murphy

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH& ST. THOMAS NURSERY SCHOOL100 Miami Ave, Terrace Park,OH 831-2052

www.stthomasepiscopal.orgSunday 8am Holy Eucharist, Rite I9:15am Christian Formation &Discovery Hour for all ages*

10:30am Choral Eucharist, Rite II**Child care for children up to 4 in a staffed nursery from 9-noon*Child care for children up to 4 in a staffed nursery from 9-noon

EPISCOPAL

MADEIRA-SILVERWOODPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8000 Miami Ave. 513-791-4470www.madeirachurch.org

Sunday Worship9:30 am - Contemporary Service

11:00 am - Traditional ServiceVacation Bible School • 6/18-6/22

PRESBYTERIAN

Connections Christian Church7421 East GalbraithCincinnati, OH 45243

Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648

Jeff Hill • Ministerwww.connectionscc.org

Worship Service 10:30amSunday School 9:15 am

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SOUTH CAROLINA

Brecon UnitedMethodist ChurchThe church offers worshipservices on Sundays at 8:30 a.m.and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School isat 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

Samaritan Closet hours are 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Thurs-day and Saturday. SamaritanCloset offers clothing and foodto people with demonstratedneeds. Bread from Panera isavailable on Thursdays andSaturdays. The Samaritan Closetis next to the church.

The church is at 7388 E. KemperRoad, Sycamore Township;489-7021.

Church of God ofProphecyThe church hosts Sunday Schoolat 10 a.m. and worship is at 11a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7p.m. Wednesdays.

The church is at 8105 Beech Ave.,Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of theSaviour UnitedMethodistSummer children’s weekdayprogram is 9 a.m. to noonTuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. Register online atwww.cos-umc.org.

Register for vacation Bible

school at www.cos-umc.org.Morning VBS is 9:30 a.m. tonoon, June 25-29; and eveningVBS is 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug.6-10.

The rummage sale is comingfrom 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1.

Making Love Last a Lifetimesmall group study begins at 7p.m. Tuesday, May 22, and lastseight weeks. Register online atwww.cos-umc.org.

The annual craft show is recruit-ing vendors to buy space at theshow. Register atwww.cos-u.c.org/craftshow.htm.

The church is at 8005 PfeifferRoad, Cincinnati, OH 45242;

791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

CommunityLighthouse Churchof GodJoin the church for outdoorsinging from noon to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 19.

Sunday services are 10 a.m. and 6p.m., Wednesday service is 7p.m.

The church is at 4305 SycamoreRoad, Sycamore Township;984-5044.

Good ShepherdCatholic ChurchThe church has Roman CatholicMass with contemporary musicSundays at 4 p.m. The Massdraws worshipers of all ages.Come early to get acquaintedwith the new songs whichbegin at 3:45 p.m. Stay afterMass on the first Sunday ofeach month for food, fun, andfellowship.

The church is at 8815 E. KemperRoad, Montgomery; 503-4262.

Lighthouse BaptistChurchSunday school is at 10 a.m.Sunday morning service is 11a.m. Sunday evening service is 6p.m. and Wednesday service is 7p.m. Master Clubs are 7 p.m.,Wednesdays.

The church is meeting at Raffel’sBlue Ash Banquet Center, 11330Williamson Road, Blue Ash;709-3344.

MontgomeryCommunity ChurchThe church is offering a seven-

week class entitled “After theBoxes are Unpacked” forwomen who are new to theCincinnati area or are lookingto connect with their communi-ty. Child care is provided. Callthe church or [email protected] for moreinformation.

The church is at 11251 Montgo-mery Road; 489-0892;www.mcc.us; www.face-book.com/after theboxes.

St. BarnabasEpiscopal ChurchSave the dates for Vacation BibleSchool: Thursday, July 19through July 22. The theme is“SKY: Where kids discover thateverything is possible withGod.”

Jawin’ with John is back. Bringwine and cheese and speakwith Father John in an informalsetting. Upcoming dates arefrom 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Fridays, May 25, and Thursdays,May 31.

The St. Barnabas Youth Choirpractices following Holy Com-munion at the 9:30 a.m. serviceand ends promptly at 11:15 a.m.All young people are welcome.

The St. Barnabas Band practicesfrom 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sun-days. The band is seeking asound person and will provideon the job training.

The next meeting of the St.Barnabas Book Club is 7:30p.m., Wednesday, June 6, in thelibrary. The group will discussthe novel “My Father’s Para-dise” by Ariel Sibar.

An Intercessory Healing PrayerService is held the first Mondayof each month at 7 p.m.

A Men’s Breakfast group meetson Wednesday mornings at8:30 a.m. at Steak N Shake inMontgomery.

Ladies Bible Study meets onTuesday mornings at 10 a.m. atthe church.

Friends in Fellowship meets thesecond Tuesday of each monthat 6:15 p.m. for a potluckdinner at the church.

A Bereavement Support Groupfor widows and widowersmeets the second and fourthSaturdays from 10 a.m. to 11a.m.

Sunday worship services are 8a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

The church is at 10345 Montgo-mery Road, Montgomery;984-8401; www.st-barnabas.org.

St. Paul CommunityUnited MethodistChurchOn Saturday, May 19, the churchis having its Junk in the Trunkyard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.in the church parking lot. Thesale is the same day as theMadeira-wide yard sale. Spaceis available to rent to sell items.The event will be conductedrain or shine. For more in-formation, visit the churchwebsite.

St. Paul Church services are 8:30a.m. and 11 a.m. for traditionalworship and 9:30 a.m. forcontemporary worship withPraise Band. Sunday School is9:30 a.m. for all ages and 11a.m. is children’s mission hour.Nursery care is provided for allservices.

Small group prayer and sharemeets every Wednesday morn-ing at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel todiscuss the upcoming Sundaymorning scripture.

The church gathers from 6:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Wednes-day for Wonderful Wednesdayswith something for the entirefamily including children’s choir.

The church is at 8221 MiamiRoad, Madeira; 891-8181;www.stpaulcommun-ityumc .org.

SonRise CommunityChurchSunday services begin at 10 a.m.Dress is casual.

The church is located at 8136Wooster Pike, Columbia Town-ship.

Sycamore ChristianChurchSunday worship and juniorworship services at 10:30 a.m.Sunday Bible study for all agesat 9 a.m.

Adult and Youth Bible studieseach Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Women’s Study Group at 6:30p.m. every second Wednesdayof the month. Includes lightrefreshments and special ladiesstudy.

The church is at 6555 CooperRoad, Sycamore Township;891-7891.

SycamorePresbyterian ChurchJoin us in worship at 8:45 a.m.,9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. SundaySchool for age 3 to grade 12meets at 10:45 a.m. Childcare isavailable in the nursery duringthe 9:45 and 10:45 services forinfants through age 2. Weeklyadult study opportunities arealso offered. Details on theseand other programs can befound on the church websitecalendar or by calling thechurch office.

Sunday, May 20, is Choir Sunday.Come to the 8:45 a.m. or 10:45services to enjoy a specialmusical presentation featuringthe Chancel Choir with orches-tra. The concert will explore thetheme, “Living the ChristianLife.”

Top-rated Sycamore PresbyterianPre-school is now enrolling2012-2013 school year.

The church is at 11800 Mason-Montgomery Road, SymmesTownship; 683-0254; www.syca-morechurch.org.

Trinity CommunityChurchThe church has a free communi-ty dinner on the last Tuesday ofeach month from 6 p.m. to 7p.m. All are welcome. Call thechurch for information.

The church is at 3850 E. Gal-braith Road, Deer Park; 791-7631; www.trinitycincinnati.org.

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