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It was a beautiful spring day when a crew of spring cleaning volunteers gathered at The Wellness Community’s Lynn Stern Center in Blue Ash to work their magic on the grounds of the non-profit cancer support agency. The workload was shared by a total of 50 helpers, including groups from Boys Hope/Girls Hope, the University of Cincinnati swim team, Crossroads Community Church, as well as some longtime TWC volunteers. SEE LIFE, B1

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Chickens may not rule roost in Montgomery By Jeanne Houck jhouck@communitypress.com

Cati O’Keefe of Montgomery says that every night, one of her daughter’s four Red Star hens calls out to the other ones that it is time for bed. “They march themselves into the coop, usually by 8:45 p.m., and don’t come out until after 9 a.m. the following morning,” O’Keefe said. The well-behaved chickens soon may have to move out of their three-foot by three-foot coop outside the O’Keefe family home on Schoolhouse Lane. Montgomery City Council is scheduled to vote July 1 on an ordinance that would ban farm animals and require the city administration and Montgomery Planning Commission to study whether it would be appropriate to allow horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, geese, ducks, turkeys or chickens on large tracts of land in the city – and if so, under what conditions. The issue was raised earlier this year when a resident asked whether she could raise chickens for fresh eggs for her family. Some initial research by the city showed that a few communities nearby allow farm animals on land at least five acres in size. Farm-animal legislation hasn’t

Melina Mirza, 8, (right), holds her favorite chicken, Peach. Melina has raised Peach and three other chickens from day-old chicks. They live in a coop outside Melina’s home on Schoolhouse Lane in Montgomery. Neighbors Erin McElroy, 10, (left) and Nora Poch, 9, (center), help take care of the chickens when Melina’s family is out of town. PROVIDED

been updated since 1976 in Montgomery, where about 70 percent of the city is zoned for single-family residential use. The Montgomery Planning Commission already is studying the issue and will eventually come to city council with any recommended changes to the city’s zoning code. Valerie Taylor is one Montgomery resident who hopes chickens are spared. “Laying hens aren’t noisy,

messy or smelly,” said Taylor, who lives in the Swaim Field neighborhood. “They don’t hurt property values. They don’t threaten the environment. “They don’t pose a safety hazard. They don’t annoy the neighbors,” Taylor said. “They don’t cause extra burdens on government. They don’t require a lot of room. They don’t actually cause any of the problems that this ordinance is

intended to prevent.” O’Keefe’s daughter, 8-year-old Melina Mirza, is anxiously awaiting the fate of her hens, including Daisy. “I would feel sad if they were taken away because they are really sweet pets, and it cost money to buy all the stuff for them,” she said. “And I really want to show them at the Hamilton County Fair in August. I think Daisy will win a ribbon.”

What people say about property rights A sampling of opinions on the issue of property rights:

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“The concept of owner is not true. The town owns everything.” Roberto Rivera Sycamore Township resident Under what conditions should governments have the right to declare properties as nuisances? “If it is blighted or an eyesore to the community.” route 8 Cincinnati.com/Montgomery In what circumstances should the rights of property owners be circumscribed? “We have a process in place to allow citizens to initiate a law in a community, or to request a

referendum in the community on a law passed by the city council. But, again, these processes are measured against the backdrop of the individual property rights protected by the constitution. Our job as local public officials is to enforce the laws fairly and with respect to the rights of the property owner as well as the direction of the leadership from our elected city officials.” Montgomery City Manager Cheryl Hilvert In what circumstances should the rights of property owners be circumscribed? “In some cases, like when a property owner allows a nuisance condition to exist, government has the power to abate the nuisance for the benefit of its

citizens. The government may also intervene to preserve the character of its neighborhoods and to protect property values.” Blue Ash Deputy Solicitor Bryan Pacheco Are the rights of specific property owners sometimes curtailed for the perceived good of the community as a whole? “For the public good, government may take private property for a ‘public use’ such as roads, schools and parks. But it cannot take property for private use ... In those instances where a public use is found, the rights of the public trump the private property owner's rights under our governing constitutions.” Blue Ash Deputy Solicitor Bryan Pacheco

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Sycamore Township will raze the home at 11931 Sixth Ave. (above), owned by Roberto Rivera after Fire Chief B.J. Jetter declared it unfit for habitation and recommended it be torn down. Rivera says the township is being unfair. In neighboring Symmes Township, trustee have heard several nuisance complaints recently. The most recent involve properties on Washington Avenue and Loveland-Madeira Road. See story, page A4. Community chart, A2.

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1. Can a homeowner keep farm animals on the property? Are there regulations regarding house pets? 2. Are there regulations regarding the building of a second structure (such as a shed) or a deck on the property? 3. Is there a certain time when residents may set out trash cans and when they have to be brought in? Is there a limit to the number of cans allowed? 4. Are recreational vehicles/boats allowed in a driveway or in front of a residence? If so, is there a time limit? 5. Does your community have noise regulations? 6. Are fences allowed in front yards? Back yards? 7. Are play sets allowed? Are there regulations on size and placement on the property? 8. Are there regulations on planting trees and on yard maintenance (re: high grass)?

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Deer Park • Maximum height for is 30 inches for front yard fence, six feet for a back yard fence and a four foot fence is required around pools. Evendale • Back yard and side yard fences are allowed and fences

Recreational vehicles such as boats and motor homes can only be parked in a neighborhood for a certain amount of time in many communities.

Regulations on sheds and detachable garages may vary by community.

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must be put up around pools • There are regulations against vicious animals; a permitted use in the residential district is “raising cattle, sheep and horses” because of farm properties in the village. Glendale • Fences in the Historic District must be reviewed for appropriateness. Loveland • Farm animals are allowed in some cases. • Recreational vehicles and boats may be kept only behind a front corner of a house. • Only decorative fences are allowed in front yards. Madeira • Farm animals may not be kept if they are for for commercial purposes or if they

are a public nuisance Montgomery • City Council will vote in July on an ordinance to ban farm animals and require a city study on whether to allow them on large tracts of land Front-yard fences can be no more than two feet tall Sharonville • Lots larger than 20,000 square feet can have certain non-domestic animals with required setbacks for structures Sycamore Township • Trees can be planted but out of clear sight triangle and not in the right-of-ways Symmes Township • Recreational vehicles and boats may be kept only in the back yard

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Townships move against nuisances properties Community: High Point (Sycamore Township) Address: 11931 Sixth Ave. The issue: After three years of court battles, appeals and attempts to clean up the property, Roberto Rivera’s house will be torn down. It will be the second of the two houses being torn down by the township on Sixth Avenue. History: The house was declared unfit for habitation and was recommended to be torn down by Sycamore

Township Fire Chief B.J. Jetter. He said the structure had many problems including exposed wires, a roof covered in blue plastic, no running water, no mechanical furnace and excessive amounts of debris in the yard. Rivera said he wanted to go through more appeals, but township officials told him that his time was up. He said he was told to remove anything he wanted to keep because all of the debris in and outside of the house would be removed for the

demolition of the house. No contractor or date for removal have been selected. Rivera’s small motor home and a truck remain on the property. The property is still Rivera’s to maintain. Sycamore Township planning and zoning inspector Harry Holbert said Rivera can apply for new building and zoning permits. “No new permits will be issued until all outstanding fees have been paid in full,” Holbert said.

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Cost: The demolition will be completed by an outside contractor and will cost between $5,000 and $7,000. Holbert said the township was able to save money because the probation department helped with the debris cleanup. Once the house is torn down, Rivera will be billed for the cost. If that bill is not paid, the cost will be assessed to Rivera’s tax bill. “As long as the bill is paid, (Rivera) will keep his property,” Holbert said. “I would like to rebuild,” Rivera said. “Nothing expensive, a modest dwelling.” Reaction: “It’s my only pride, I see it coming down,” Rivera said. Also in High Point: The lot at 12011 Sixth Ave. was torn down after a fire made unsafe living conditions. The property is for sale. The current owner is deceased and the owner’s son, Dave Norton, holds power of attorney on the property. Community: Symmes Township Address: 9982 Washington Ave. The issue: After owner

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Debris has been cleared from 11931 Sixth Ave. to make way for the demolition of the house that was declared unsafe and a nuisance by the fire chief and Sycamore Township trustees. No date has been set for the removal of the house. Kathleen Wilkinson told the Symmes Township Board of Trustees that she would clean up the debris at her residence, the trustees voted to table the issue of providing for abatement to the property to July’s agenda. Wilkinson made her plea to keep the trustees from ruling her property a nuisance. History: Wilkinson said a neighbor had sent complaints to the township over her high grass, the building materials for construction on her property and about a tree knocked down during a winter storm. The grass has been cut, but the construction material and

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A neighbor had complained about construction and debris on the property at 9982 Washington Avenue but the Symmes Township Board of Trustees tabled the issue of abatement after the property owner promised to clean up the property.

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the tree were still in the yard. Wilkinson said that the neighbor dispute has disrupted construction after the phone line and electric line were cut off. “The more (the neighbor) complains about what I do the longer it’s taking me to do anything,” Wilkinson said. She also said that other houses on her street are littered with debris and yards are not maintained. The trustees told Wilkinson to clean up her property, including contruction materials that would raise safety concerns, to avoid having the township step in. Reaction: “We want the whole property cleaned up,” trustee President Ken Bryant told Wilkinson. “Let’s make a priority of it.” Trustee Phil Beck also said that the issue with neighboring property could be resolved. “The best way to get these neighbors cleaned up is for you to lead by example,” Beck said. Wilkinson was invited back to the July 7 regular meeting to update the trustees on the progress made. Also in Symmes: Johnson Automotice at 10732 Loveland-Madeira Road and a residence at 11405 Terwilligers Valley Lane are vacant. Trustees allowed for no more than $2,500 to be set aside for township Administrator Gerald Beckman to contract a company to take care of the yard maintenance to the properties. A bill will be sent to the property owners and if those are not paid, Beckman said the amount will be assessed to the owners’ taxes. – By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

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Symmes pulls officer from Loveland High School jhouck@communitypress.com

The legal battle over the annexation of Loveland High School is over, but parties involved in its transfer from Symmes Township to Loveland remain at odds. Kevin Boys, superintendent of the Loveland City Schools, was put out that Symmes Township refused to allow the school district to pay school resource officer Rod Housley to remain at the high school between May 27, when the annexation was effective, and June 9, the last day of school. City officials say school administrators have told them they do not feel staff at the high school should have to pay Loveland income tax withheld for their staff’s summer paychecks since the money was earned prior to the annexation being completed. “We disagree,” Loveland City Manager Tom Carroll says in a memorandum to Loveland City Council. “(Assistant Finance Director Harry Steger) will fully enforce our tax code,

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high school.” Symmes Township had been paying the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, for whom Housley works, for Housley’s services at the high school. The township board of trustees has said it would stop that when the property is annexed to Loveland. Boys said he called Symmes Township Administrator Gerry Beckman about paying for Housley to remain until school ends. But, “Upon conferring with the Symmes Township trustees I was notified that the township trustees would not approve this request and that Officer Housley would be immediately pulled upon the date of annexation,” Boys said. “I am saddened that this entity could not put this issue behind for the benefit of con-

sistency, student safety, or even political good will.” Beckman said he did not ask the board of trustees about the possibility of the Loveland school district paying Housley’s salary for a short period of time. “I asked my board about allowing the officer to stay an additional week, but they were emphatic about

once the annexation takes effect, our contract with the sheriff’s department requires us to pull the officer out,” Beckman said. The school board in March agreed to pay the city $25,000 to settle a lawsuit Loveland filed in Clermont County Common Pleas Court over the annexation. A judge ruled last October

that the school board breached a 1992 agreement with the city by failing to act in a timely way on Loveland’s request that the school board initiate annexation proceedings. The school board had hoped to first resolve who would pay for a school resource officer

at the high school. Loveland fulfilled its end of the 1992 agreement by extending water and sewer lines to the high school, which opened in 1994 off Rich Road. The city stands to collect some $42,000 a year in income taxes from the annexed property.

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Sycamore Junior High student Gracia Ng, center, took the Introductory Aquatic Biology, a class taught by Ohio Sea Grant extension agent Fred Snyder at the Ohio State University. Here, she and two other advanced students observe how water quality affects the biodiversity of living things.

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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy high honors seniors hold their signed letters of intent for college at the school’s first Academic Signing Day on May 1.

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Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy high honors seniors signed their letters of intent for the various colleges and universities they will be attending in the fall during Academic Signing Day. CHCA’s director of college guidance Molly Roebker said during the ceremony that the Academic Signing Day was started three years ago by Cincinnati area guidance counselors to recognize the academic signings as well as athletic signings. This was the first year that CHCA participated in a formal ceremony recognizing the top seniors. She also said that the 2009 senior class at CHCA, who have taken 139 Advance Placement classes and 183 honors classes, have been awarded over $4 million in scholarships. Roebker acknowledged that the

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Ng attends advanced science class Some children try on many different hats to narrow down the vocation they’d like to pursue. Others know what they want to do from an early age and stick to it. The latter describes Gracia Ng. “I don’t think I’ve ever considered doing anything but science,” she said. “At this point, the question is what kind of science. There are so many possibilities.” Ng, a junior honors student at Sycamore High School, was pondering those possibilities last year when she received a postcard outlining Stone Lab’s (Ohio State University) one-week introductory courses available to advanced high school students. She immediately wanted to learn more and ultimately chose to apply. Because of her longtime love for marine biology, Ng decided to take introductory aquatic biology, a class taught by Ohio Sea Grant extension agent Fred Snyder. Ng knew a thing or two about water quality from a project she had done in middle school. There was more to the class than she expected. “I didn’t know that we were going to get the opportunity to spend so much time outdoors, doing so many hands-on things,” Ng says. “We got to see different habitats – cold water, warm water. Then we compared what lives in each place and saw how the water quality affects the biodiversity. I

had no idea there were so many different kinds of plankton.” Ng’s enthusiasm for the subject matter was evident, leading to growth for her professor as well. “Gracia is the kind of student you truly enjoy having in your class,” Snyder said. “Yes, she is hard working and very bright, but she absolutely loved the work we were doing, and it showed. She asked questions that led me to improvements in my presentations, and for that she has my appreciation.” Now that she’s back at school, Ng has found that spending a week wading through water at Stone Lab had one unintended benefit: she’s become the aquatic biology expert on her school Science Bowl team and she’s using her knowledge in Science Olympiad events. The class also summed up the type of science Ng wants to pursue. “I definitely want to go into some kind of biology now, and I have a very strong leaning toward aquatic biology,” she says. Though Ng is hoping to go to college further away from Cincinnati than Ohio State, her week at Stone Lab has left a desire to return to the island. “I would love to sign up for other courses and do research there in the future,” she said. “It really was an unforgettable experience for me.”

Scholarship winners honored By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

The Kenwood Woman’s Club recognized the student scholarship winners at the annual salad luncheon and meeting May 12 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Members from Seasons Retirement Community, the Kenwood

Dillard’s and officials from Sycamore Township were recognized for their work with the woman’s club. After lunch, the scholarship winners were presented with their awards. Eneida Uehlein, a student at Xavier University, was presented with Patti Bertsche Memorial Scholarship. It is a $2,000 oppor-

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Xingchen Xu, center, a senior at Madeira High School, received the $1,500 Nancy Boike Memorial scholarship at the Kenwood Woman’s Club luncheon May 12. She is with members of the Boike Family.

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The Kenwood Woman’s Club scholarship winners were recognized at a luncheon May 12 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. From left: scholarship chair Nancy Stanforth, Lauren Dehan, Melissa Eckes, Sienna Gregory, Max Medert, Xingchen Xu, Nate Miller, club member Rita Remmell and Eneida Uehlein. Not pictured, scholarship winner Dennis Walsh. tunity grant given to a lady already in the workforce. Uehlein is working towards her bachelor’s degree in communication through the weekend degree program. The $1,500 Mary Lou Ernsting Memorial Scholarship was given to Madeira High School senior Dennis Walsh. He participated in band, soccer and theatre arts and is the leader and founder of Unified for Unifat at Madeira. The $1,500 Nancy Boike Memorial Scholarship went to Madiera senior Xingchen Xu. “She is motivated and dedicat-

ed,” Madeira counselor Kim Homer said of Xu. Xu was a member of the art, French and Key Clubs and volunteers at Camp Stepping Stones. Another $1,500 Nancy Boike Memorial Scholarship went to another Madeira senior, Max Medert. He is a member of the Latin Club and is head trombonist and section leader in the school band. Four other $2,000 scholarships were given to other local seniors, Mt. Notre Dame senior Melissa Eckes and Madeira seniors Lauren Dehan, Siena Gregory and Nate

Miller. Eckes was in the math, Spanish and science clubs, involved in student government and on the dance team for four years. Dehan was a National Honor Society member, was named an AP Scholar, became a junior won the Harvard Prize Book Award. Gregory was in the National Honor Society and has won many awards for her art including being named a winner in the Congressional Art Contest. Miller won the Cincinnati Hills League Athletic Award and the College Prep Physics Award.

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Indian Hill Math curriculum adds up By Forrest Sellers fsellers@communitypress.com

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The NECC Student Leadership Exchange Youth staff is, from left: first row, Sarah Beall, Josh Burandt, Rebekah Pittman, Rachel Wolkoff, Missy Gottschlich, Charlotte Harris, Rachel Pittman, Jeff Wolkoff and Adam Robke; second row, Nick Schlie, Courtney Bernard, Whitney Osborne, Alex Abbate, Dominic Miller, Mike Wright, Mike Lynch and Brian Markgraff; back row, Kevin Doherty, Travis Geiger and Nick Calangi. Not pictured, Greg Wright.

Youth implement campaign with Northeast Community Challenge to prevent, reduce underage drinking The Northeast Community Challenge (NECC) Youth Coalition increased awareness, perception of harm and influenced social norms around underage drinking among students who attended a Student Leadership Exchange. Student delegates from Moeller High School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Sycamore High School and Ursuline Academy attended. Twenty-one NECC Youth Coalition members educated 50 student delegates in how to implement their awardwinning campaign at their respective schools. Four workshops were conducted. The Student Leadership

Exchange took place at the University of Cincinnati Education Wing Annex of Blue Ash Elementary. Workshops, which took place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., included: • “It’s All in the Strategy – Knowing the Difference: Effective vs. Ineffective Strategies,” which highlighted a public awareness/social marketing campaign as an effective strategy and emphasized the importance of year round education/awareness. • “What the Data Tells Us – Using Data to Identify the Problem,” which explained how and why data was used to analyze the problem and develop the

campaign goals and the marketing messages. The student delegates analyzed components of their respective schools 2008 PRIDE data. • “Social Marketing Campaigns – An Effective Strategy,” which provided guidelines for developing and implementing an effective campaign and introduce the “Is It Worth the Risk?” campaign. • “Strategic Planning,” which focused on brainstorming ideas for implementing the “Is It Worth the Risk?” campaign in their respective schools. NECC Youth Coalition’s mission is to promote positive youth development

through peer to peer education. For more information, visit www.necchealthycommunity.org.

In the Indian Hill School District math has gone beyond sitting at a desk with a calculator. Technology has firmly been incorporated into the curriculum as part of a comprehensive plan. Math instructors from the various schools in the district discussed the importance of technology in the classroom during a recent school board meeting. “Gone are the days of saying I left (my) book in the locker,” said Ken Dunlap, a sixth-grade math instructor. He said textbooks are now online. Some of these sites even feature interactive videos. “Parents say they can now sit down with their kids and go through the tutorials on the Web site,” Dunlap said. Jim Prugh with the high school math department said the students now have the opportunity to use smart boards and tablets, both of which are electronic tools.

“We offer students a customized curriculum that fits their needs and desires,” he said. Ault Assistant Superintendent Mark Ault said an effort has been made to focus on what is called “conceptual understanding.”

Millage discussion

The Indian Hill School Board recently tabled an item on its agenda regarding millage. The item regarded converting the “inside millage for permanent improvements” and scheduling a public hearing. Treasurer Julia Toth said the district has no current plans for a levy. However, she said the district does plan to have a public hearing to discuss millage at some point. The date of this hearing has not been scheduled.

COLLEGE CORNER President’s list

Honor roll

Michael Raymond Kazior has been named to the 2009 winter term honor roll at Washington and Lee University. A senior at Washington and Lee, Kazior is from Blue Ash.

Patrick Palmisano, a senior political science major, has been named

to the 2009 spring semester president’s list at The State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland. He is from Symmes Township.

Graduate

Meredith Mason graduated from Miami University, magna cum laude, May 9 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She has accepted a graduate scholarship to study clinical behavioral therapy at the University of Michigan. A 2005 graduate of Ursuline Academy, Mason is from Symmes Township.

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Braves coach David Moss monitors his team’s masterful opening performance against Milford.

Sycamore High School has a new head boys’ basketball coach and they turned to an alumnus for the job. Former Indian Hill head coach David Moss, a 1991 Sycamore grad, was recently named the new head coach. He will also serve as a technology specialist for the district. “I think his work ethic, his integrity when he was here as a student, his coaching experience and success at Indian Hill and his knowledge of the game were all tremendous assets in his favor,”

Sycamore Athletic Director Jim Stoll said. “He’s the most outstanding basketball coach and educator we could find.” For Moss, the homecoming is a special situation. “I’m a Sycamore guy. I grew up in Montgomery and played all the way through Sycamore,” Moss said. “I have a lot of pride in the school and as hard as it was to leave Indian Hill, I’m really excited to be back.” Moss was the CHL coach of the year in 2009 and led Indian Hill to a 21-3 record and a sectional title. Moss was the head coach at Indian Hill for three years and coached there for eight years overall.

Moss is replacing Stan Kaniecki, who led Sycamore to a 6-15 record in 2008-2009. Moss said he learned during Indian Hill’s turnaround that change doesn’t happen overnight. He also said that he understands the player’s perspective in a coaching change. “I’ve been that guy in the room when a new coach walks in and says ‘we are going to do things differently and here’s what you need to do in order to compete,’” he said. “Hopefully understanding that side of the transition will help me get guys excited about basketball here.” Moss said his goal is to make

the Aviators a contender in the GMC every year and said he wants people to know it’s going to be a hard-working program. “We’re going to commit to our players and get them to commit to us and we’re going to work very hard and take what we do seriously,” Moss said. Stoll said he believes Moss will be able to bring Sycamore to the top of the GMC. “Eventually, you will see a program from the elementary grades through the high school that’s organized, strong and pulling in one direction,” he said. “And that’s to compete for the GMC crown year in and year out.”

Heather Mitts soccer camp returns By Mark Chalifoux mchalifoux@communitypress.com

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Going, going, gone!

Sycamore High School’s Matt Phipps launches a three-run home run in the eighth inning to seal the game, as the East won 8-2 over the West during the East/West All-Star Game June 10 at Prasco Park. The East also won the bestof-three series 2-1. Oak Hills’ Joe Cox (5) is rounding third and not quite heading for home as Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Drake Browne (34) looks to put the brakes on the issue during the East/West All-Star game. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/CONTRIBUTOR

Road to state

BRIEFLY State running

Sycamore High School student Hank Geer came in eighth in the 3,200 meter race at the state track meet in Columbus, the first weekend in June. Geer’s time was 9:27.43. His personal best in the event is 9:22.30, at Rod Russel Mason Invitational, May Geer 8. Geer will stay in the Queen City and attend Xavier University, continuing his track career for the Musketeers.

CHCA names coaches

CHCA has hired two head varsity basketball coaches. Ronnie Grandison will coach the girls’ team, and Mike Sylvester will coach the boys’ team.

On June 27 and June 28, Cincinnati’s own Heather Mitts, a member of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, returns to town for a youth soccer clinic. “Heather is a gold-medal woman and one of the top women’s players in the country. Hopefully the girls who aspire to be like her can pick up some of her skills,” said Nate Korhs, marketing assistant for ProCamps, the organization running Mitts’ camp. The two-day soccer camp will be at Sycamore High School and will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s open to girls ages 6 to 18 and girls can find registration information at heathermittscamp.com. The camp registration fee is $149 and Kohrs said walk-ups on the day of the camp will be accepted. As for the camp itself, girls will be broken into smaller groups based on their age. Many of the instructors at the camp will be area high school and college coaches. “The experience campers get is more based on their skill and age level so the older girls can learn more advanced skills and the younger kids can learn the basics,” Kohrs said. Kohrs said Mitts, a St. Ursula Academy grad, is more hands-on than some celebrity camps.

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Olympic soccer player Heather Mitts returns to Cincinnati for the Heather Mitts soccer camp at Sycamore June 27-28. “At some camps the athlete just says a few things and leaves but Heather is there the whole time and is helping the girls out with drills. She’s very hands on and you know the girls would be getting a really elite experience from her,” Kohrs said. Kohrs said ProCamps goal has always been to deliver a strong camper experience. “It’s all about camper experience,” he said. “We want the girls to come away feeling like they know more about soccer and had a really great time. We want everyone to feel like Heather Mitts helped them out.”

Sycamore senior midfielder Emily Hunter takes a shot in the 13-8 victory against Medina May 29, which allowed the team to advance to the state championship game against Upper Arlington May 30.

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From left, Lily Ricci, Emile Hunter, and Adrian Amrine celebrate after the Sycamore girls’ lacrosse team’s semifinal win over Medina 138 on May 29. These three were stellar both Friday and the Saturday, May 30, championship game. Amrine at goalie limited powerful Upper Arlington to just six goals in the final, and Medina to just eight goals in the semifinal. Ricci and Hunter were leading scorers for Sycamore.

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Lily Ricci, senior midfield for Sycamore, runs hard in the 13-8 victory over Medina May 29 to advance to play Upper Arlington in state final.

The Sycamore Girls Lacrosse team won a state championship May 30. The team’s roster includes: Katie Post, Emile Hunter, Hannah Beck, Adrian Amrine, Lily Ricci, Rachel Pittman, Grace Hulett, Jenna Kelly, Rebekah Pittman, Bizzy Young, Liz Keefe, Marisa Merk, Katie MacLachlan, Teresa Sandoval, Mel Herlihy, Taylor Young, Erin Doherty, Kelsey Beck, Hannah Kelp, Emily Bell, Danielle Ebstein, Lauren Bartl, Alex Huller, Katelyn Hutson, Molly Daniels and Catlynn O'Connor. Head coach was Eddie Clark and assistants were Steve Griffen and Liz Chirlin.

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Tell government officials to protect freedoms It has been about a month since my privacy and serenity was invaded by Sycamore Township. I was given little to no choice whether I could keep my pet hens. Thinking that the complaint made had to do with the rooster that I inadvertently had, I found him a new home, leaving me with three hens. They provided me with many benefits’; they eat all the insects off my plants and gave me fresh eggs which contain many health benefits. I had hoped to be able to keep them since they made very little noise and stayed in my backyard. Obviously that wasn’t the case since I had someone snooping around taking pictures in my yard and again received a threatening letter from

the Township. I have lived here for 18 years. I have been a working, taxpaying, member of society for more than 35 years. I Grace Harpen have been a good Community very neighbor to Press guest many people columnist and am an intelligent, educated person. I’m not some nut with a strange attraction to freak animals. I was a landscaper and have a very lovely yard that was even recognized by the township and was given a beautification award last September.

VOICES FROM THE WEB Settling for mediocrity

Visitors to Cincinnati.com/blueash posted these comments to a letter to the editor from Glenn Welch about Sycamore Community School district finances: “It’s too bad that we settle for such a poorly run and out-of-control school board. The only thing they do well is spend money at an incredibly high rate. Sycamore schools spend more money per student than virtually every school district in Ohio. A blank check can cover up quite a lot of incompetence. “It’s really shameful that we had such low turnout at this last election. Most people didn’t even bother to vote, and most of the rest just blindly did what they were told. It’s sad to see so few people paying attention to their own schools and their own taxes.” CincyJeff

If he catches you ...

Visitors to Cincinnati.com/blueash posted these comments to a story about coyotes roaming Blue Ash neighborhoods and attacking household pets: “Just remember that when humans mess with nature, eventually, nature always wins. Face it, Coyotes are smarter then standard dog breeds. Natural selection for the win.” tkeajax “I saw a mangy coyote walking through our backyard a year or so ago. I wasn’t sure what it was at first because he was moving so slowly. He looked like he was really old and half-dead. Never saw another one (or him for that matter) again. I always walk my dog out for his

Your input welcome You can comment on stories by visiting Cincinnati.com and choosing your community’s home page: Cincinnati.com/blueash Cincinnati.com/montgomery Cincinnati.com/sycamoretownship Cincinnati.com/symmestownship last trip in the evenings as a precaution. We live very close to Blue Ash and a neighbor’s dog was attacked four years ago by a coyote in our wooded areas.” Lisa S “Humans are part of nature, and most of the time we do infact win. I do second the natural selection though, I can’t stand the small rodents trying to be passed off as dogs these days ...” Bearcats00 “Don’t leave your dogs tied up outside !!! When they’re tied up they’re the most vulnerable.” MichelleSpeaks “Personally, I don’t mind sharing habitat with foxes, coyotes, wolves and bears. We just have to be aware of the threat and take precautions. Rattlesnakes are another matter, they should be killed (and eaten, they are delicious). But you don’t have rattlesnakes in Hamilton County, do you?” BudFoster “If you’ve got an outdoor cat – you are rolling the dice with him/her.” soohblos

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What is your favorite local farmer’s market? Why do you like it? “Based upon the recent local media coverage it would appear that there are non in Deer Park, Silverton or Sycamore Township. “In that the Sycamore Township Trustees’ poultry police have imposed sanctions on one of their very own citizenry that is an urban farming enthusiast, and a report of discussions of banning this concept in Montgomery, one can only surmise what may transpire if any would open and attempt to sell locally produced American dairy and chicken derivate consumptive products from potentially their very own? “If it is being allowed and promoted in Cincinnati, why not here as well? “In this terrible economy, to me, some agriculturally enhanced new business would be an improvement to all in contrast with stalled commercial retail construction projects.” JJJR

Next questions Do you think governments should be able to regulate things such as whether you can build a fence on your property, or park a boat or recreational vehicle in your driveway? Why or why not? What features would you like to see included in a health care reform plan? Every week The Northeast Suburban Life asks readers a question they can reply to via email. Send your answer to nesuburban@communitypress.com with Chatroom in the subject line.

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Which are you more likely to attend this summer, a Cincinnati Reds game or a Florence Freedom minor league game? Why? “Florence Freedom. It’s cheaper, less crowded and more enjoyable watching guys who love the game play.” K.P.

It is very unfortunate that these same people control our personal choices such as the pets we chose. Why people are allowed to have several dogs and cats that roam or bark at all hours of the day is beyond me. Or have some exotic creature stolen from their natural environment. Our children deserve to know that there are pets that don’t bite, scratch or are to be feared. Chickens are a staple in our country and have been for centuries. I had hens because they fit my life. I have been stricken with degenerative bone disease and can’t work outside my home. I’ve had four major back surgeries and find happiness and take pride in caring for my house and yard. I am not able to walk a dog and I

don’t wish to own a cat or fish. Chickens are basically self sufficient, they live outside, they go to bed with the sun and rise with the sun. They forage for their own food, provide fertilizer and eggs that are better for you than anything you can buy. Not to mention that they are intelligent, gentle, amusing creatures that have a very calming effect. I grow my own vegetables, fruit and can what I grow. Many areas in this country have wised up to the benefits of returning to nature to help our environment, but we seem to be stuck in an uneducated system controlling our lives. Having any animal takes responsibility, there are a lot of people who get pets and don’t take care of them. Like any pet,

you need to learn proper care for chickens, and like any pet there needs to be limits. With that there should be no reason not to have them. I can’t fight for this freedom of choice myself. Anyone who would like to have the opportunity to take advantages of having a smart pet should speak out. Please voice your opinion to the people running our township. Write Sycamore Township and tell them how you feel and maybe we can start making positive changes! Grace Harpen is a resident of Sycamore Township.

Why Guantanamo matters again. After a There has been some criticism fair trial, why of President Obama’s decision to can’t we add to close the Guantanamo Bay their numbers? “Detention Center” (let’s call it It won’t do, like it is: prison). apparently, for Many Americans are bewilour lawmakers dered by the international attento encourage the tion that Guantanamo receives, rule of law but to many of those outside of Bruce Healey when it comes this country, it is a running sore on the face of Democracy itself. Community to terrorists. 2, Here are some of the reasons Press guest We are showing world that why: columnist the we are afraid to First, there is the irony. Here have this verwe have a prison, full of alleged terrorists, which range from the min here, instead of showcasing truly evil, to the truly innocent. their trials and condemnation to Guantanamo sits on the island of all nations, thus illustrating the Cuba, whose government we reg- very Democracy and rule of law ularly accuse of human rights we supposedly seek to spread to other lands. abuses – like Finally, and say, holding most crucially, prisoners withother nations out trial – and wonder what we berate for not This irony plays particularly will do with allowing Democbadly in Latin America, those prisoners ratic reforms. where the embargo on who will be This irony plays found innocent, particularly Cuba has not been or those we lack badly in Latin supported or understood for adequate proof America, where decades. to convict? the embargo on Some are not Cuba has not able to return to been supported their countries of or understood origin for fear of reprisals. Evifor decades. Secondly, there is the shameful dence is there to suggest that “NIMBY” (Not in My Back Yard) some return home and become attitude of Congress, when asked terrorists. As an American, if you were to approve funds for the closing of the Guantanamo Prison. They imprisoned by a foreign country allege that they don’t want terror- for seven or eight years, without trial, and returned home, dumped ists on American soil. This is shameful for two rea- with no explanation, compensasons: 1, there are already some tion or apology, would you not terrorists imprisoned on American feel a compulsion to retaliate soil, who received fair trial and against those that took away will never see the light of day years of your life? This is an

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Time to get back to common sense A silver lining to the current economic crisis is that it may focus attention on overreaching governments, spending our money on things not required by law. Local examples of questionable, expensive, “feel good” projects being paid for or proposed while basic services suffer are obvious. One is The Banks riverfront development. The importance assigned to this city of Cincinnati project is way beyond what Hamilton County can afford. As public safety employees are being laid off, county commissioners keep spending millions on this project of dubious merit. There are no guarantees that The Banks will be successful. In

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fact, if it did have decent prospects, private enterprise would already be doing it. Likewise, the city of Cincintrolley proDusty Rhodes nati posal is another Community “pie in the sky” Press guest dream which cost taxcolumnist would payers untold millions with no apparent benefit beyond allowing some local “visionaries” to fantasize they are in Portland, Ore. Recall the pitch for the stadium sales tax over a decade ago was that the stadiums would “jump

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start” private development on the riverfront. They didn’t. Union Terminal was to live on as an urban mall. Now it needs over $100 million more. Look back almost a century to the illfated Cincinnati subway proposal. Most similar initiatives are wellintended but ultimately unsuccessful. Today’s reality is that local governments don’t have the money. As revenues keep plummeting elected officials must stop funding and proposing such utopian projects. It is time to get back to common sense. Dusty Rhodes is the Hamilton County auditor. He lives in Delhi Township.

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Heather Brenner of Madeira started the Summer Reading Program at the library the day that school was out. Within four days she had read enough books to get a yard sign showing her accomplishments.

Madeira girl a reading superstar By Amanda Hopkins ahopkins@communitypress.com

In just eight days, Madeira Elementary student Heather Brenner has already read 49 books. In the first four days, she read enough to earn a yard sign naming her as a library superstar. “She wakes up reading and goes to bed reading,” said Heather’s dad, Joe Brenner. Joe said that Heather’s mom, Jennifer, read to her every night before bed until Heather could read on her own. Last summer, Heather read 100 books for the summer reading list. The fourth-grader said

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From left : standing, Susan Ball of the Westside, Jerome Balimunkwe of Finneytown, Shay Clark of Cincinnati, Robin Pearl of Cincinnati, D’azia Scott of Cincinnati, Kim Hutchins of Finneytown, Toya Winn of Cincinnati and Ebonie Lee of Cincinnati; seated, Marcia Bail of Norwood.

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so it’s hard for us to keep up with the outside work without a lot of volunteer support.” For more information about The Wellness Com-

munity’s free cancer support programs or if you would like volunteer for future clean-up days, call The Wellness Community at 791-4060.

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in Blue Ash to work their magic on the grounds of the non-profit cancer support agency. The work load was shared by a total of 50 helpers, including groups from Boys Hope/Girls Hope, the University of Cincinnati swim team, Crossroads Community Church, as well as some longtime TWC volunteers. The group worked hard throughout the day pulling weeds, raking leaves, picking up debris and spreading mulch. “This was one of our most productive volunteer crews ever,” TWC volunteer coordinator Linda Brandin said. “We have a small staff here at The Wellness Community focused on delivering free programs of support, education, and hope for people affected by cancer

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From left: Steve Ash, Dylan Waters, Daryl Taylor, Chris Stewart (all of Finneytown).

Meet wildlife

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is hosting “Wildlife Comes to You” at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Symmes Township Branch with reptile, bird, mammal or insect. Call 281-4700.

THINGS TO DO Chorus performance

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A-Marika Dance Company is hosting “Dancing with Our Stars” from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at A-Marika Dance Company, 10831 Sharondale Road, Sharonville. The event features dance performances by A-Marika Dance students; Kristina Cruise from WLWT; Chief Thomas Streicher, Cincinnati’s Chief of Police; and Sue and Mike Gilkey. Proceeds to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. The cost is $10. Call 769-0409.

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St. Gabriel Church is hosting the St. Gabriel Summer Fest from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 19, at St. Gabriel Church, 48 W. Sharon Road, Glendale. Robin Lacy & DeZydeco performs. The event features rides, games for all ages, music, dinners, bake sale and more. Admission is free. The festival runs through June 21. Call 771-4700.

Granny’s Garden School is hosting Pick a Bouquet in Granny’s Garden from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 LovelandMadeira Road, Loveland. Drop-in anytime and pick up to 24 stems. Limit one per family. The cost is $1. A coupon is required. Call 3242873.

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June 17, 2009

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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 11093 Kenwood Road. Accepting monitors, CPUs, hard drives, mice, keyboards, laptops, docking stations, backup batteries, power cords, modems, external hard drives, memory chips, cell phones, printers, scanners and fax machines. $20 TVs over 60 pounds, $10 TVs under 60 pounds, free for other items. Presented by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road. Grass-fed Black Angus beef, freerange chicken, produce, lamb, turkey, eggs and honey. 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 2:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 7400 Given Road. Large variety of local and seasonal vegetables. Flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, strawflowers, blue salvia and more. 561-7400. Indian Hill.

MUSIC - KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC

Karaoke with DJ Jimmy, 10 p.m. Village Tavern, 9390 Montgomery Road. 793-7882. Montgomery.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 college students and military with ID. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Through June 21. 984-9288. Montgomery.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Lunch and Learn Series, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Seasons Retirement Community, 7300 Dearwester Drive. Information on senior topics. Free. Registration required. 984-7289. Kenwood. F R I D A Y, J U N E 1 9

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Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

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MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Concert Series, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Country music by Dan Varner Band. Blue Ash Towne Square. Cooper and Hunt roads, Bring seating. Free. Presented by City of Blue Ash. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. $12 ages 18 and up. and 10:30 p.m. $12 ages 18 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood. S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 2 0

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Tunisian Crochet, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn Tunisian crochet, which gives look of knitted entrelac. Choose felted bag or baby blanket. Beginning skills required. $35, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery. Beginning Knit B, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn to read patterns, increase, decrease, fix mistakes, determine gauge, select yarn. Beginner knit skills required. $25, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery.

BARS/NIGHTCLUBS

After Midnight, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Bar Seventy-One, 8850 Governors Hill Drive. $5. 7749697. Symmes Township.

BENEFITS

Ruckapalooza 2009, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Play by Play Cafe, 6923 Plainfield Road. Food, beer, bands, raffles and prizes.With Brain Hammer, Daughters & Sons and Straight’nin’ the Curve. Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Kelts Rugby Football Club. $7, $5 after midnight. 7933360. Silverton.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road. 50 cents per taste. 984-9463. Montgomery.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Health Screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, 7319 Montgomery Road. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Registration required. 784-0084. Silverton.

MUSIC - CHORAL

WBBS-TV Live in Cincinnati, 8 p.m. Deer Park High School, 8351 Plainfield Road. Crawford Auditorium. Music by 35-man chorus and quartets, sung in a capella, four-part, barbershop harmony style. Special concert follows featuring comedic guest quartet, Bustin’ Loose. $15. Tickets required, available online. Presented by Cincinnati Delta Kings Barbershop Chorus. 888-796-8555. Blue Ash.

COOKING CLASSES

Healthy Cooking Class, noon-1:30 p.m. Peachy’s Health Smart, 7400 Montgomery Road. Learn to cook two healthy dishes and discuss nutrition with dietician. $22. Reservations required. Presented by Peachy’s Health Smart. 315-3943. Silverton.

EXERCISE CLASSES

A Laughter Yoga Experience, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Combines laughter exercises and yoga breathing to give health benefits of hearty laughter. $10. Registration required. 985-6732. Montgomery.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Bar Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.The Wine Store, 984-9463. Montgomery.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - CHORAL

WBBS-TV Live in Cincinnati, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Deer Park High School, 888-796-8555. Blue Ash.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Sycamore Township Twilight Concert Series, 6 p.m. Jump ‘n’ Jive Show Band performs. Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road. Bring seating. Coolers welcome. Free. Presented by Sycamore Township. 791-8447. Sycamore Township.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m. $12 ages 21 and up. and 10:30 p.m. $12 ages 21 and up. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 871-4050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

RECREATION

Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.5 p.m.TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Choose from basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, football, and lacrosse.Ages 5 and up. $250 for six. Presented by Sports Progression. 335-5283. Montgomery. Baseball Hitting Clinic, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.Ages 9-11. and 11 a.m.Ages 12-14.TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Learn technique, stance and swing of hitting. Taught by Sports Progression trainers. $25. Registration required. 985-6747. Montgomery.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Worship Services, 11 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 8221 Miami Road. Free. 891-8181. Madeira.

SINGLES

Candlelight Singles, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.Trio Bistro, 7565 Kenwood Road.Ages 23-65. $30 plus dinner. Reservations required. 761-6201. Madeira. S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 1

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Dan Davidson, 8 p.m.Ages 18 and up. $8, $4 bar and restaurant employees. Go Bananas, 984-9288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Kenwood Towne Centre, noon-6 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

RECREATION

Private Sports Lessons, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 335-5283. Montgomery.

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The Cincinnati Delta Kings Barbershop Chorus is presenting “WBBS-TV Live in Cincinnati” at 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, in Crawford Auditorium at Deer Park High School, 8351 Plainfield Road, Deer Park. The event features music by a 35-man chorus and quartets, sung in a capella, four-part, barbershop harmony style. A special concert follows, featuring comedic guest quartet, Bustin’ Loose. The cost is $15 and tickets are required and are available online. Call 888-796-8555. Members of the Delta Kings Chorus take a break during a rehearsal for the musical comedy “WBBS-TV Live in Cincinnati” scheduled for June 19 and 20 at Deer Park High School. From left are: Stan Sternasty of Montgomery, Dick Monahan of Glendale, Dave Traut of Forest Park as “Doris Kay,” and Bruce Martin of Wyoming.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Pastor’s Prayer Time, 9 a.m.-9:25 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 742-1100. Loveland. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Church of God of Prophecy, 8101 Beech Street, 793-7422. Deer Park.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500. Loveland. Sunday Celebration, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 677-8500. Loveland. Kids Ministry, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Steve and Tara Peele, senior pastors. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 7421100. Loveland. Sanctuary Preparation Prayer, 10:15 a.m.10:30 a.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 742-1100. Loveland. Worship Service, 11 a.m. Church of God of Prophecy, 8101 Beech Street, 793-7422. Deer Park. Worship Services, 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 891-8181. Madeira. Worship Services, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave. Free. 791-4470. Madeira. M O N D A Y, J U N E 2 2

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Beginning Crochet, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fiberge, 9901 Montgomery Road. Learn to chain, single, double, triple crochet. No experience needed. $25, plus supplies. Registration required. 831-9276. Montgomery. Beginning Knit B, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Fiberge, 831-9276. Montgomery.

CIVIC

SINGLES

Candlelight Singles, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Trio Bistro, 761-6201. Madeira. T U E S D A Y, J U N E 2 3

CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Arthritis Informational Session, noon-1 p.m. TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road. Information about Arthritis Foundation, arthritis facts, programs, events and research. Light lunch served. Free. Registration required online by June 15. 271-4545, ext. 109. Montgomery.

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CIVIC

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill. Turner Farm, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm, 561-7400. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.

ON STAGE - COMEDY

Pro-Am Night, 8 p.m. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place. Aspiring comics and amateurs get on stage. $5. Reservations required. 9849288. Montgomery.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

MUSIC - CONCERTS

Blue Ash Concert Series, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Music by Southwestern Ohio Symphonic Band. Blue Ash Towne Square. 745-6259. Blue Ash.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Praise and Worship Practice, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. Dave and Beth Kenniv, worship ministry. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 742-1100. Loveland.

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Teaching Classes, 7 p.m.-midnight, Living Word Fellowship, 9781 Fields Ertel Road. A Bible-based, family focused church. Presented by Equipping Ministries International. 742-1100. Loveland. Bible Study, 7 p.m. Church of God of Prophecy, 8101 Beech Street, 793-7422. Deer Park.

Computer and TV Recycling Drop-Off, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 2trg, 946-7766. Blue Ash.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472 Meeting, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kenwood, 7701 Kenwood Road. Public speaking and leadership skills meeting. Free. Presented by Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472. 351-5005. Kenwood.

FARMERS MARKET

Greenacres Farm Store, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Greenacres Farm Store, 891-4227. Indian Hill.

HAPPY HOURS

Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Through The Garden Restaurant, 791-2199. Blue Ash.

HEALTH / WELLNESS

Girls Getting Stronger Wellness Week, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Daily through June 26. Venus, 7795 Cooper Road. Learn different ways to exercise and strength train. Also learn skin care, make-up application and healthy eating and cooking. Ages 13-15. $150. Presented by Venus Fitness For Her. 984-4437. Montgomery.

PROVIDED The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, pictured, joins the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to kick off the orchestra’s 25th anniversary summer season at Riverbend Music Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18. Also appearing with the orchestra will be former astronaut Neil Armstrong as a narrator and Cincinnati Bengal Ben Utecht as a vocalist. For tickets, call 513-381-3300 or visit www.cincinnatipops.org.

PUBLIC HOURS

Gattle’s, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gattle’s, 8714050. Montgomery. Kenwood Towne Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Kenwood Towne Centre, 745-9100. Kenwood.

PROVIDED Catch the last few days of the Krohn Conservatory’s international butterfly show “Flowers with Wings – Butterflies and Culture of India,” open through Sunday, June 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost is $6; $5, seniors; and $4, children, 5-17; free, 4 and under. Visit www.butterflyshow.com.

Life

June 17, 2009

Ever wonder how normal you are? “Why can’t you just be normal?” “Why aren’t you like the other (husbands/wives/kids/ whomever)?” Hearing that can make our self-respect hit the skids. For if we are not deemed normal, doesn’t that mean we are considered as abnormal, weird, odd, or peculiar in front of the rest of the world? Analyst Dr. Lawrence Jaffe notes that “Patient after patient speaks to me of the frustration in not being able to be ‘normal.’ What a relief to realize that normality is a statistical concept with no empirical validity … This is no such thing as being normal. But what a long road it is that leads finally to that realization.” Normality is an abstraction

derived from the study of statistics. It doesn’t exist in reality. Science may say the average or “normal” stone in a certain riverbed is 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. Yet, a search may never find a stone exactly that size in the stream (what a relief to the rest of the stones!) Stones don’t try to conform themselves to some desirable proportion. But humans do. We forget we are unprecedented. Isaac Singer writes, “Every human character occurs only once in the whole history of human beings.” Such uniqueness makes it impossible to say who’s normal. Government, science and reli-

gion have their own “normal” molds. The government mold says we’re fairly normal if we pay our taxes and obey federal regulations; science considers us normal when we match their statistics and research; religion tends to see normality as being asexual, unquestioning and docile. Seldom do we hear the encouraging words of St. Francis de Sales: “Be yourself! But be your best self!” “The scientist is always looking for an average,” wrote Carl Jung, “yet the truth is that the carriers of life are individuals, not average numbers. When everything is statistical, all individual qualities are wiped out … If you wipe out the mythology of a man and his entire

historical sequence, he becomes a statistical average, a number; that is, he becomes nothing.” Individuation (not individualism) means becoming what we have in us to become. God does not create us and then wonder, “Why did I do that?” We are created as a divine idea with a purpose and a destination. There would be no individuation if there were not roadblocks, detours, and personal efforts – just as there would be no path if there was no wilderness around it that was hewn out by our steps. The singularity of each of our paths is part of what makes finding and staying on it so difficult. Nothing is as important as carrying our own cross, said Jesus Christ.

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Jaffe wrote, “That means the same as finding Father Lou and following the Guntzelman path of individuPerspectives ation which has been prepared for you from eternity. This is the most difficult path but paradoxically also the easiest because it is the only one that will allow you to die with the knowledge that you lived your life through and through.” Father Lou Guntzelman is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reach him at columns@ communitypress.com or contact him directly at P.O. Box 428541, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Please include a mailing address or fax number if you wish for him to respond.

New video cameras save money, space on vacation If you’re like me, you love to take videos during family vacations – I’ve been doing it for years. But if you haven’t checked lately you will be shocked at how small the cameras have become – and much less expensive, too. At first home pictures consisted of black and white stills and movies. That soon gave way to color photos and movies – then videotape. The first video camera I owned was quite large and required a separate video recorder that I carried over my shoulder. When technology changed, I bought a small, excellent, video camera with the tape inside the unit. The size was so small I could hold it in one hand. It cost more than $1,800, but the video was so good I took it on a trip to China and came back with great pictures. I thought video couldn’t

get much better – but I was wrong. I recently got a Flip Video HD camera and was shocked at the brilliant, colorful pictures it took – in high definition. My experience with that camera prompted me to buy the Flip Ultra HD camera, which can hold up to two hours of video, instead of one hour, before the pictures have to be downloaded. It comes with a rechargeable battery that can be replaced with two AA batteries should you run out of power and need to keep shooting. I took that camera on a recent trip to Hawaii and was simply amazed at the pictures I got. At one point, I ran out of power while on a road trip and couldn’t stop to recharge the battery. That’s when the ability to use two AA batteries came in

very handy – it allowed me to continue taking pictures when I wouldn’t have been able to do so otherwise. I have since downloaded the video to my computer and looked at the pictures side-by-side with video I had previously taken with my other camera. Even though the older pictures were good, these new pictures were far superior and were taken with a camera so small I can put it in my pocket – and often did while on my trip. One other thing, the new Flip camera cost just a fraction of what I paid for that state-of-the art camera years ago. The Flip Ultra HD cost me less than $200. Other companies make similar small cameras – like Kodak, whose camera uses memory cards that you can change when they become full.

Replaceable cards are an advantage because it means there’s no need to stop and download your videos should your camera’s storage fill up. Bottom line, if you love to take pictures of your family check out the new pocketsized high definition video cameras.

They don’t have all the bells and whistles you’ll find on larger more expensive cameras, but the trade-off in size and price makes them well worth considering. Troubleshooter Howard Ain answers consumer complaints and questions weekdays at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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Let sunlight cook next batch of preserves What a fun day. Jalean and Jessie, my daughtersin-law, and their kids went with me to A&M Farms in Brown County to pick strawberries. The aroma that hit us when we got out of our cars was berry heaven! Those folks are so familyoriented. Rita The little Heikenfeld ones got to help Rita’s kitchen pick and some ate more than they put in their trays. I’m glad the kids weren’t weighed before and after. The berries were ripe and so delicious. The best part was going back to my house where we made 50 jars of jams and sauces. And we got it all done by mid-afternoon. We’ll serve the jam for Father’s Day breakfast. One of my fond memories is seeing my dad, Charlie Nader’s, smile when I’d bring him a jar of suncooked strawberry preserves for Father’s Day.

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rant in Blue Ash. Well Gert, a trained pastry chef, is still baking five days a week for Golf Manor Synagogue. He makes kosher pastries, which are dairy-free, along with heirloom cakes and confections. Gert is an octogenarian. “I like being busy and making people happy,” he said.

1 quart or pound strawberries, sliced thickly 3 cups sugar or more to taste 1 ⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice Cook sugar, water and lemon juice until boiling and cook until sugar dissolves. Put berries in, lower to simmer and cook just until they start to lose their color and shrink a bit. Pour into sprayed shallow baking pan (I use cookie sheets with sides) in single layers. Set in sun for three to four days. When berries are plump and turn darker red and syrup has jelled, pack into jars without reheating. Store in refrigerator up to a month or in freezer up to six months. If it rains, bring inside. If insects are a problem, cover with cheesecloth.

Rita’s creamed peas

8 oz. or so fresh peas, cooked 1 tablespoon each: cornstarch and butter 1 cup milk 3-4 tablespoons cream cheese with chives

Memories of Virginia Bakery

Rita’s grandsons Will, (left) Luke and Jack Heikenfeld help pick berries at A&M. Mix cornstarch and milk friars sometimes take their together. Melt butter and meals. Scott cooks for 11 add milk mixture. Cook resident friars plus unexuntil thick. Stir in cream pected guests from around cheese and season to taste. the world. Scott told me, “Some like Pour over peas and mix. meat and potatoes, some are more sophisticated since Guru in our backyard they were missionaries in Chef Scott Riehle’s far-flung places. Apple Blue Cheese “This is one of my Canapés: Scott is a young, favorite appetizers to make immensely creative chef at for guests. Omit the bacon St. Francis Friary on Vine and it becomes a wonderful Street in Cincinnati. vegetarian option.” I visited the friary recentThe friary is lucky to ly. It has beautiful, serene have this west-side chef, walled gardens where the who’s cooking philosophy is: “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong!” 1 Granny Smith apple (Peeled, cored, cut into thin slices) 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese

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Happy Father’s Day

To another guru in our backyard: Gert Buchheim. You may remember Jay and his dad, Gert, when they owned Maya’s restau-

Here’s your chance to get your 2 cents in. Tom Thie, owner of Virginia Bakery, and author Cynthia Beischel are writing a book about this Cincinnati icon. To share your memories and be considered for an interview, e-mail VirginiaBakeryRemembered@gmai l.com or write to PO Box 46844, Cincinnati, OH 45246-0844. Whether or not your story is included, you will be acknowledged in the book.

Readers’ requests

Be patient! I know I’m overdue, but don’t have room to include the readers’ requests. They’ll be published soon. Thanks for being patient! Rita Nader Heikenfeld is Macy’s certified culinary professional and family herbalist, an educator and author. E-mail her at columns@communitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Or call 513-2487130, ext. 356. Visit Rita at www.Abouteating.com.

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NECC hosts workshop for parents Northeast Community Challenge Coalition will host a Parent to Parent Workshop, “Learn How to Protect Your Child from Today’s ‘Toxic Culture.’” The workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, at UC Raymond

Walters College (Flory Center). The registration fee is $10 and includes cost of workbook & CD, payable day of workshop. Make checks payable to: Northeast Community Challenge Coalition. RSVP by: June 19 to the NECC office 489-

2587 or necc@cinci.rr.com The Parent-to-Parent program is a project of the Northeast Community Challenge Coalition funded by a grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. It is being launched by the parent sec-

tor committee of the coalition representing: Moeller High School, Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and Sycamore High School. For more information contact NECC at 489-2587 or necc@cinci.rr.com.

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Stamp Your Art Out is hosting the class “Learn 2 Stamp” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Stamp Your Art Out, 9685 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. Learn how to create your own beautiful cards that look “handmade” not “homemade.” The cost is $12, including supplies. Registration is required. Call 793-4558.

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The Brown Dog Cafe, 5893 Pfeiffer Road, Blue Ash, has released its new spring menu, featuring specialties such as orange thyme salmon tartare, porcini-crusted ribeye and

seafood primavera. While the menu represents seasonal ingredients, it has maintained guest favorites, such as the Brown Dog Filet, the Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and the Steak & Cake, which has been updated with a porcini dusting. New lunch items include eggplant cannelloni, game hero and vegetable wrap. New appetizers include fried green tomato with lump crab, lobster mango spring roll, shrimp martini and carpaccio. The seasonal cheese selection includes montra-

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Lawyers recognized

Nine lawyers at Keating, Muething & Klekamp (KMK) have been selected for the 2009 edition of “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers,” including Mark A. Weiss. Weiss practices in corporate/mergers and acquisitions at KMK. He lives in Blue Ash.

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A business meeting during the 2009 trip to Ilmenau, from left: facing front, Lynda Hoffman-Jeep, German teacher from Ursuline Academy; Councilman Lee Czerwonka (standing); chief interpreter Sal Wertheim; Ilmenau Oberbuergermeister Gerd-Michael Seeber, and the U.S. Consulate.

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Meetings between the representatives of the high schools were held during the trip, with the continued or future exchange programs among the schools likely. At the college level, Page has been involved with Blue Ash’s Sister City program since its inception in 2000, and she has led several student visits to Ilmenau, and has also coordinated visiting Ilmenau student delegations. Progress was made during the trip to foster the contacts and further grow the relationships already established between the public schools, private and technical trade schools, as well as between Raymond Walters College and the Ilmenau Technical University. Blue Ash’s Sister City relationship with Ilmenau, Germany, began in 2000. Ilmenau is a scenic community about 20 square miles in size with a population of about 32,000. Ilmenau is located in the German “state” of Thuringia, situated in the

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The delegation stands in front of the Berlin Wall. middle of Germany (and part of the former East Germany), and has a 30-member council representing five political parties. Ilmenau is viewed very positively by Germans as it is a community rich in culture and history. Ilmenau is especially proud that one of the giants in world literature, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, did much of his writing in Ilmenau. The Blue Ash Sister City program is based on Sister Cities International, which was founded by President Dwight Eisenhower through the National League of Cities. The Sister City program is a people-to-people citizen diplomacy initiative

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Blue Ash’s Sister City program with Ilmenau, Germany, continues to grow and prosper, with the most recent activity being a successful trip of a Blue Ash delegation in late April/early May. The 2009 team included 21 delegates, most representing the Blue Ash business and educational sectors. This year’s business representatives incorporated special focus on the city’s recent economic development efforts related to the life sciences industry, and included seven industry representatives with a Blue Ash connection. Blue Ash is fortunate to be called home to a number of cutting-edge bioscience firms, including Cincinnati Eye Institute, Mercy Health, Advanced Testing Laboratory, BioRx, CincyTech, UC College of Applied Science, The Wolf Group and many others. In addition to the life sciences industry leaders, business delegates also included a representative from the Cincinnati European Chamber of Commerce and the Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic

Religion

June 17, 2009

Northeast Suburban Life

Synagogue celebrates end of school year Northern Hills Synagogue Religious School concluded the year in spectacular fashion with a special Shabbat morning service May 16. In a twist, the students conducted services for their parents, to show what they had learned during the school year. They led Shaharit (the

main morning service), the Torah Service, and joined the main congregation for the Musaf (additional) service. “It was important for us to give the students an opportunity to feel the satisfaction of knowing that they have the skills and knowledge to lead services,” said Tracy Weisberger, director of education and

programming. The students also prepared and delivered Divrei Torah (educational speeches) on a variety of topics, including what it’s like to be Jewish in a public school, their favorite holidays and modern Jewish heroes such as baseball star Hank Greenberg. Students and congre-

gants were divided into small intergenerational groups for this activity. In the Hank Greenberg group, there was an exciting moment when student Alex Roth learned that congregant Leonard Bernstein had actually seen Hank Greenberg play in Yankee Stadium. Each group had an adult summarize their discussion,

and congregant Doug Mossman, who summarized the Hank Greenberg report, thanked Alex for inspiring them to relive memories of their childhood hero. The students enjoyed the experience, which Weisberger said will become an annual activity marking the end of the school year. After services everyone

RELIGION The church is hosting Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 13-17 for pre-schoolers through fourth grade. The $30 fee covers supplies, prizes, snacks and a T-shirt. To register, contact Melanie Stearns at 561-4220. The chapel is at 5125 Drake Road, Indian Hill; 561-4220.

Ascension Lutheran Church

Ascension’s Sunday worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum begin at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided during the worship service. An Adult Forum Discussion Series is on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Led by Pastor Josh Miller, the “Nooma” series is a short film followed by discussion which speaks directly to questions of faith and life. Each session is self contained. The community is invited to participate in this adult discussion series as well as Sunday School for children which also begins at 9 a.m. The church is at 7333 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 793-3288; www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

Church of God of Prophecy

The church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. Sundays. Bible Study is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 8105 Beech Ave., Deer Park; 793-7422.

Church of the Saviour United Methodist

Evening Vacation Bible School “Crocodile Dock” is July 13-17 (6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Register online. Vendors are needed for the fall craft show Nov. 7, (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Crafters and vendors are invited to call the church for details. Summer Day Camps are in full swing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for most weeks for the summer. Call for details and to register. Nominal fee is requested.

(Themes: June 30-July 2, Patriotic Fun!; July 7-9, Sports and Outdoor Fun; July 21-23, Science and Nature Fun; July 28-30, Puppets and Clowning Around!) Give Moms a Break Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Mornings (9 a.m.-noon) Open to children 6 months-Kindergarten. The cost is $10 for one child and $15 for families of two or more. Reservations can be made by calling the church office. Disciple Bible Study is open for registration for fall classes. Disciple Bible Study is an intensive 32-34 week study of the Bible that includes elements of fellowship, prayer, video, Bible study, and discussion. Call the church for details and a list of classes. Summer Reading Group will discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini on Monday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). Call the church for details. The church is at 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery; 791-3142; www.cos-umc.org.

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church

St. Paul Church services are 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Traditional Worship and 9:30 a.m. for Contemporary Worship with Praise Band. Associate Pastor Elanie Parulis-Wright will lead the June 21 service. Childcare is provided for all services. The church is at 8221 Miami Road, Madeira; 891-8181; www.stpaulcommunityumc.org.

Sharonville United Methodist Church

Sharonville United Methodist Church has services; 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. are traditional worship format, and the 9:30 a.m. service is contemporary. SUMC welcomes all visitors and guests to attend any of its services or special events. The church is at 3751 Creek Road, Sharonville; 563-0117.

Sycamore Christian Church

Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. every Sunday. The church is hosting Ladies WOW Study Group (Women on Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. The event includes light refreshments and a study of Beth Moore’s “Stepping Up.” The church hosts Adult and Youth Bible Studies at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The church is at 6555 Cooper Road, Sycamore Township; 891-7891, www.sycamorechristianchurch.

Trinity Church

The church is hosting Trinity Together Time from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 7. The program is “The Magic of Tom Bemmes” and will include a live bunny and doves. It will be held rain or shine. Summer programs are geared toward the ages of early childhood/elementary. Par-

About religion items

The Community Press welcomes news about a special service, rummage sale, dinner, bazaar, festival, revival, musical presentation or any special activity that is open to the public. Deadline: Two weeks before publication date. E-mail: nesuburban@communitypress.com with “religion” in subject line. Fax: 248-1938. ents are welcome to bring their cameras. Trinity Together Time will be presenting a program by Crystal Clear Science entitled “Dino Dig” from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 21. It is free to the public and geared toward the ages of early childhood/elementary. This program will include 45 minutes of science demonstrations and activities for children and their parents/grandparents.

Open Registration is currently being conducted at Trinity Child Development Center, 3850 East Galbraith Road. Half-day preschool classes will begin in the fall for 3-, 4- and 5-year olds. The registration fee is $50 and health forms are required by the state of Ohio. Space is limited. Call 791-4015 for a tour of the center. The church is at 3850 E. Galbraith Rd., Dillonvale; 791-7631.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church

The church is hosting the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Festival June 19-21. The hours are 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, with music by Stagger Lee; 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, with music by Vibe Band; and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, with music by Red Idle. The event features bid n buy, gift baskets, kids games and rides, gambling, Big 6, family-friendly prices and dining tent, cold drinks and slushies, burgers, corn, pizza, fries, coneys, fish, chicken, ribeye sandwiches, funnel cakes, ice cream, homemade desserts and more. There are food and drink specials on Sunday and on-site parking. Visit www.olshschool.net. The church is at 177 Siebenthaler Ave., Reading; 733-4950.

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On May 1, Grant Fisher turned 9-years-old. He lives in Sycamore Township along with his parents and older sister. Having been a participant of Cancer Family Care’s Treehouse Children’s Services (both Camp Courage and the “Walking the Dinosaur” programs for children coping with cancer), Fisher has firsthand experience with Cancer Family Care. He told his mother that he did not want any family or friends to buy him presents for his birthday. Instead, he wanted toys, games, and items that he could donate to benefit other children participating

CFC day camp

Cancer Family Care will host “Camp Courage,” a day camp for children ages 5-12 who are coping with a cancer dianosis in the family or the recent death of a loved one from cancer June 20 at the Cincinnati Nature Center. For information, please contact Lauren Scharf at 7313346 ext. 114 or lscharf@ cancerfamilycare.org. in our Treehouse Children’s Services. Grant, his mother and sister delivered two bags filled to the brim with board games, toys, journals, crayons, chalk, etc. Executive Director Brent Seelmeyer told him how much his kind act of selflessness means to everyone at CFC, especially the many kids that will benefit from his gift.

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Paul Robert Leary: Public Education Leader “Renaissance Man” memorialized

aul Robert Leary devoted husband, father and ‘Papa’ of Scottsdale, Arizona formerly of Cincinnati passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, minister, loving caregivers and God’s presence. He joined his beloved wife, Marjorie and parents in heaven on February 11, 2009. He was 85 years old. Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to James E. and Rose Kettering Leary he received his bachelor’s degree and masters in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He continued further doctoral graduate studies from the Western Reserve University in Administration and Supervision and Vocational Guidance studies at the University of Cincinnati. He also served the US Army from 1942-1945. The beginning of a remarkable career began in a high school Industrial Arts class in Norwood, Ohio after teaching in Mentor, Ohio for 3 years. He evolved from a classroom teacher in 1951 to being appointed Clerk –Treasurer of the Norwood School district. He held that post until 1962 when he was then appointed to the office of Assistant Superintendent combining the two positions. His career concluded with his retirement in June 1982. His entire public education career (56 years) benefited the student community in Ohio. In the whirlwind of activity of his life, Paul’s passion and interests were also his many involvements in “community service and achievement for the common good.” He was named the “Outstanding Man of the Year for the Norwood Jaycees and was instrumental in establishing the “Junior Citizenship Award Project.” He chaired and was president of many civic organizations: United Appeal campaign and advisory and school chair, Norwood Service League 1956-2003 chairman of the Executive board and general chair of the building campaign for the new day care center: Norwood Recreation Commission 1958 – 1990 receiving a ‘Certificate of Appreciation” from the Ohio School Athletic Association; his devoted council and support at the Norwood Presbyterian Church where he served on the church building committee, Superintendent of the Sunday School, treasurer, and Ruling Elder and Elder from 1951-1990. He later joined the Knox Presbyterian Church in Hyde Park and remained active there until he moved to Scottsdale in 2004 where he and Marjorie became members at Valley Presbyterian Church in Paradise Valley. For several generations of school business officials, the name ‘ Paul Leary’ evoked an image of a respected, caring and committed public official. This amazing man championed many projects throughout his 50+ years of dedicated service to the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). Paul attended his first workshop in 1953 and also joined the Association of School Business

Officials of the United States and Canada (ASBO). His enthusiasm and desire to grow professionally led him to leadership positions at OASBO and culminated with his presidency in 1961-1962. He was the president of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees with a membership of 27,000 at the time. He was president of the southwest district Association for two terms and has served the district as a member of the OAPSE state executive board, and was general chairman when its convention was held in Cincinnati. His expertise in managing and development helped him to be the legislative liaison and become a director of the Educator and Executive Insurance Company. Paul’s passion, professional growth and enthusiasm continued to lead him to serve his professional organizations. After serving in several national leadership positions, Paul was elected President of ASBO International in 1983. The conference was held in Phoenix, Arizona and the theme for his term was “Excellence: ASBO’s Key to Professionalism.” That year membership reached 6,000 for the first time. He felt it important for people to join and become active and dedicated to be a more effective business official, a more efficient manager and a better school administrator. He dedicated himself to the organization for more than 55 years and received the RSBA designation. He and wife, Marjorie, traveled to every state and province of Canada during his term as president. He was loved and respected by his peers. Paul was revered as “ Mr. Congeniality” and “Mr. ASBO International.” His leadership was at the forefront of the profession from Clerk-Treasurer to Treasurer. Paul’s commitment to public education, his passion for school business management and his kindness to everyone are his legacy to OASBO and ASBO International. Paul Leary was a humble, devoted, and cherished husband, daddy and Papa who always gave unconditional love to everyone, especially his family. He loved life! He loved growing prize winning roses, playing bridge and poker with friends, parties, and summers at the Jersey Shore, helping those less fortunate, and enjoying his grandchildren. Traveling with Marjorie after retirement was a joy as they enjoyed many European trips together, but he was always ready to be back into the many ‘projects’ that waited. Paul had an endless ‘smile from his soul’ that made people feel, as they were special. Paul Robert Leary is survived by daughter, Lyn and Tom Ambrose and son Spencer; of Scottsdale; Jeffrey P. Leary and son Travis; of Port Charlotte, Florida; Dr. Christopher P. and Sandra Leary, and their sons Alex and Casey, of Loveland, Ohio. Also surviving are his brother, James Leary of Butler, PA and cherished sisterin-law and husband, Dr. Walter C. and Nancy McKelvey Lusk of Los Angeles as well as many nieces and nephews. A “Celebration of a Life Well Lived’ to honor Paul will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Dr. Christopher and Sandra Leary’s home with a tent erected in the back yard rain or shine. Call 513-683-9033 to RSVP and request directions. Please dress comfortably for the service and Irish celebration afterwards.

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The Blue Ash/Montgomery Rotary Club has selected Ana Downes as the recipient of its annual $5,000 Service Above Self Scholarship for 2009. Downes, daughter of Greg and Rima Downes of Loveland, is a 2009 graduate of Loveland High School. She will attend Indiana University in the fall, majoring in business with a minor in music. Downes has distinguished herself academically by carrying a 4.143 GPA

and being elected to the National Honor Society. She is the advertising manager for the Loveland student newspaper and participates in Schools for Schools (supporting children in Africa), choir, student council, lacrosse team, dance team and the school musical. She also has held leadership positions in church groups, participating in a mission trip to Bulgaria and volunteering at a local hospital while holding down three part-time jobs.

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RECORD

June 17, 2009

REAL

Theft ($500 or more)

Monroe Ave., June 4.

Arrests/citations

Evan Vinton Goure, 23, 10237 Kenwood Rd., drug possession, domestic violence (physical harm with one prior conviction) at 10237 Kenwood Rd., June 8. Oscar Lopez Perez, 28, 390 Alta Vista Apartment 7, occupant restraining devices, operating motor vehicle without a valid license, driving under fra suspension or cancellation, forgery at Reed Hartman Highway and Cornell Rd., June 4. Remigio Lopez, 24, 390 Alta Vista Apartment 7, forgery at Reed Hartman Highway and Cornell Rd., June 4. Rachel L. Thompson, 32, 3477 Hollyglen Ct., disorderly conduct; intoxication at Kenwood Rd. and Myrtle Ave., June 6. Steven J. Roberts, 34, 521 Sanford Ct., resisting arrest, disorderly conduct at 9500 Kenwood Rd. apartment C, June 6.

Incidents/investigations Aided case

At 10157 Kenwood Rd., June 5. At 5750 Cornell Rd., June 6.

Assault (knowingly harm), petty theft

A man said someone took his iPod, value $200 at 9500 Kenwood Rd., June 5.

Assist other agency

At Montgomery Rd. and Interstate 275, June 7.

Breaking and entering

Someone took 10 cartons of Marlboro cigarettes, value $300, and three cartons of Kool cigarettes, value $100, from Food Mart at 10440 Plainfield Rd., June 2.

Criminal damaging/endangering

Someone broke a plate glass/industrial window, value $1,500 at 9545 Kenwood Rd. apartment 401, June 3.

Criminal mischief

A man said someone damaged two vehicle tires, value $50 at 9708

Forgery

Someone forged a check for $1,400 at 10271 Kenwood Rd., June 3.

Found property

Someone found a small photo album at 8971 Plainfield Rd., June 2.

A man said someone took a 1989 Coleman pop-up camper, value $500 at 9548 West Ave., June 5.

Theft, misuse of credit cards

At 4633 Leadwell Ln., June 2.

A woman said someone took an Ohio driver’s license, two credit cards, a debit card and other items at 11540 Grooms Rd., June 6.

At northbound Interstate 71, June 7.

MONTGOMERY

General information

Investigation of firearms discharge Petty theft

Someone took three cartons of Newport cigarettes, value $162.53, from Speedway at 4775 Cornell Rd., June 8. A woman said someone took an iPod, value $200, and an iPod adapter, value $200 at 4570 Hunt Rd., June 3. Someone took a tackle box and two fishing poles, value $100, from Sycamore Senior Center at 4455 Carver Woods Dr., June 4. Someone took $100, $200 and an Apple iPod Touch, value $300, in three incidents at Rising Roll Gourmet at 4122 Hunt Rd., June 4. A woman said someone took a Next 20-inch BMX bike, value $89, from Blue Ash Recreation Center at 4433 Cooper Rd., June 6. A man said someone took a Mt. Vernon 10-speed bike, value $25, from Blue Ash Recreation Center at 4433 Cooper Rd., June 7. A woman said someone took a REDI 10lb digital scale with LCD display, value $307.30, from Cookies by Design at 9405 Kenwood Rd., June 8.

Property damage

A woman reported scratches on the rear bumper of a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, $100 damage at 4100 Hunt Rd., June 4.

Theft

A man said someone took a Taylor 414 CE acoustic guitar/Peavy gig bag, value $1,800 at 9604 Monroe Ave., June 8.

Arrests/citations

Marvin E. Taylor, 28, 6801 Hamilton Ave., possession of drugs at Montgomery Rd., June 6. Joselite J. Tejada, 41, 6211 Millstone, unauthorized practice at 10150 Montgomery Rd., June 3. Abdul R. Sultan, 29, 7151 N. 41St St., soliciting without a permit at 8623 Old Stone Dr., May 30. Frederick Dawson, 39, 757 Crandall Ave., soliciting without a permit at 9735 Ross Ave., May 30. Steven C. Mcdonald, 38, 11404 Swissvale Ct., disorderly conduct at Montgomery, June 3. Marlene Price, 36, 3349 Boomer Rd., disorderly conduct at Montgomery, June 3. Juvenile, 16, criminal mischief-move, deface at 7400 Cornell Rd., June 2. Juvenile, 15, criminal mischief-move, deface at 7400 Cornell Rd., June 2.

Incidents/investigations Burglary

At 7865 Jolain Dr., June 7.

Criminal damagng

A man reported that front windshield of his Hyundai Tiburon was shattered, $300 damage at 7400 Cornell Rd., June 9.

Theft

A woman said someone took her purse and its contents from an unlocked vehicle at 10700 Escondido Dr., June 5.

Theft, criminal damaging At 7731 Pfeiffer Rd., June 7.

Theft-without consent

At 9939 Montgomery Rd., June 7.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS BLUE ASH

10755 Fallsington Ct.: Lahey Mary Lee & John D. Wise to Miller Sommer D. & Alex Derrickson; $150,000. 10755 Fallsington Ct.: Lahey Mary Lee & John D. Wise to Miller Sommer D. & Alex Derrickson; $150,000. 4540 Alpine Ave.: Carmichael Karen E. Tr to Neyra Mc Properties LLC; $900,000. 4840 Laurel Ave.: Guardian Savings Bank Fsb to Penklor Properties LLC; $55,000.

MONTGOMERY

8840 Wellerstation Dr.: Beatty William C. & Janice K. to Barr Christopher J. & Olga A. Filatova; $356,000. 8956 Old Legend Ct.: Rose David J. & Lisa K. to Godfroid Robert & Susan; $489,313.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP

Third St.: Brown Charles G. to Edwards Jason & Tonya; $79,000. 12152 Third St.: Brown Charles G. to Edwards Jason & Tonya; $79,000. 4688 Hemesath Dr.: Plummer Robert J. to Mckinney Stanley Arthur & Rania E.; $172,000. 6750 Miami Hills Dr.: Mathews Arthur T & Elaine S. to Scott Michael P. & Katherine J.; $240,000. 7710 Dartmoor Ct.: Berlier Douglas W. & Nancy E. to Chan Siu Fung & Margurite G.; $174,187. 7841 Park Ave.: Streber Scott A. to Kroger Harry R.; $67,500. 8118 Richmond Ave.: Drake Veronese L. to Black Bernadine; $136,250. 8381 Wicklow Ave.: Kobos Joesph & Jennifer to Reid Kimberly M.; $133,000. 8402 Lake Ave.: Jarjosa Group LLC The to Fox Lauren A.; $95,000. 8600 Sturbridge Dr.: Schirmang Linda J. to Cantwell Brent M. & Sarah E.; $370,000. 8775 Eldora Dr.: Christy Mandy L. & Thomas S. Jr. to Rac Closing Services LLC; $124,000. 8775 Eldora Dr.: Rac Closing Services LLC to Stricker Michelle A.; $124,000. 8967 Blossom Dr.: Opichka Brandon Jon & Angela Marie to Welage Nickolas G.; $140,250.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP

9740 Union Cemetery Rd.: Fannie

About real estate transfers

Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.

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About police reports

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

Dominique Hill, 20, 2482 Fulbourne, receiving stolen property at 6943 Montgomery Road, May 20. Gregory Tate, 27, 696 Dutch Colony Dr., criminal trespassing at 3952 Belfast Ave., May 11. Mia Burton, 18, 3592 Van Antwerp Pl., theft at 7875 Montgomery Rd., May 2. Calesha Harris, 24, 814 Chateau Ave., theft, resisting arrest at 5375 Ridge Rd., May 18. Larise Clay, 18, 1018 Burton Ave., disorderly conduct at 7875 Montgomery Rd., May 17. Wilie Chappell, 37, 7891 Fields Ertel Rd., disorderly conduct at 11799 Solzman Road, May 15. Britney Pieper, 18, 7917 Village Dr., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., May 18. Lindsey Schmidt, 18, 11987 Fourth Ave., theft at 7913 Montgomery Rd., May 18. Danielle Loe, 18, 2656 Tamerisa, theft at 7875 U.S. 22, May 18. Alexandrea Fuhrman, 19, 517 Fifth St., theft at 7875 U.S. 22, May 18. Tekoia Cephas, 23, 1927 W. North Bend Road, disorderly conduct at 7875 Montgomery Road, May 17.

The Community Press publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. To contact your local police department: Blue Ash, Chief Chris Wallace, 745-8573. Montgomery, Chief Don Simpson, 985-1600. Sycamore Township, 792-7254. Symmes Township, Lt. Dan Reid 683-3444.

Incidents/investigations Arson

Truck liner and cover set on fire at 12180 Third Ave., May 17.

Criminal damaging

Window damaged at 7501 School Rd., May 17. Building spray painted at 7911 School Rd., May 5.

Forgery

Check forged at 11630 Deerfield Rd., May 15. Reported at 11500 Northlake Dr., May 5.

Identity fraud

Reported at 5464 E. Galbraith Rd., May 19.

Theft

Medication of unknown value removed at 8303 Kenwood Rd., May 16.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP Arrests/citations

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LEGAL NOTICE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIO, PASSED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL ON JUNE 11, 2009: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-6 PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRY PECK OF 5180 CATALPA CREEK DRIVE TO THE BOARD OF SITE ARRANGEMENT/ZONING APPEALS FOR THE TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2014 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-7 SUPPORTING THE DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (D.A.R.E.) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT REQUEST WITH THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR THE CONTINUING EFFORTS OF THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM ORDINANCE NO. 2009-30 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY STORM WATER DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-31 AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPA TION IN THE OHIO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (OML) WORKERS’ COMPENSATION GROUP RATING PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-32 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT OVER A .0161 ACRE PORTION OF PARCEL 1177 OF PAGE 190 OF BOOK 612 OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE RECORDS (NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CORNELL ROAD AND CENTENNIAL AVENUE); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2009-34 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY (LPA) AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE HAM-PLAINFIELD ROAD BIKE PATH PROJECT, PID NO. 86633, AND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY JAMIE K. EIFERT CLERK OF COUNCIL 1001475933

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POLICE REPORTS

BLUE ASH

Northeast Suburban Life

Rd., domestic violence at 12002 Mason Way St., May 16.

Incidents/investigations Criminal damaging

Mailbox damaged at 9254 Germones Way, May 16.

Theft

$30 in fuel not paid for at 11406 Montgomery Rd., May 16. Flat screen of unknown value removed at 8770 Wales Dr., May 19. GPS, MP3, laptop valued at $1,100 removed at 8322 E. Kemper Rd., May 16. Playstation valued at $180 removed at 11590 Enyart Rd., May 18. Key, GPS, radio satellite, radar detector valued at $500 removed at 11506 Stablewatch Dr., May 16. Cellphone valued at $400 removed at 7565 Kenwood Rd., May 16.

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Stevia a sweet way to get into herb gardening Growing herbs can be a pleasure for all your senses. And if you’re looking for an herb to help pleasure your sweet tooth, an herb that has no carbs and no calories, then I’ve got what you need! It’s called stevia, or commonly called “sweet leaf” or “sugar bush,” and has been used as a natural sweetener for hundreds of years. The leaves of stevia are refreshing and can be 30 times or more sweeter than sugar (extracts hundreds times sweeter), with 0 carbs, 0 calories, and 0 glycemic index. This makes it the perfect natural sweetener to be considered for diabetics (check with your doctor first). And what’s even greater is that it can be grown in your own backyard – especially in containers. Stevia is a tender perennial, and is not hardy past Zone 7. So plant it as an annual (actually planted as an annual in warmer zones as well). It will grow in the ground or in containers, morning sun/afternoon shade to full sun, and actually enjoys

c o o l e r w e a t h e r. Definitely not the hot weather.

Place the pot in half day or more sun, in a low wind area, and keep the soil evenly moist. Stevia does not like to be totally dried out for any period of time (and does not like soggy wet – just good, even moisture). In the heat of the summer, you may want to move the plant to a cooler half day sun location.

In the

Ron Wilson ground Stevia In the requires garden loamy well-

drained soils, but by the same token, enjoys good, even moisture. Mounded row plantings, like with corn, is perfect for stevia. Locate in half to full day sun, mulch the roots to help retain moisture and keep the soil cooler during the heat of the summer. Pick a less windy site, and feed monthly with an all-purpose plant food such as Espoma’s PlantTone.

Harvesting

Pinch the tips of the stevia plant every three to four weeks (3 to 4 inches) to keep the plant shorter, fuller and less susceptible to wind breakage. Use the pinched leaves “fresh.” Stevia is susceptible to wind breakage, so try to find a more calm area to grow, or possibly place inside a tomato cage for support. Harvest your leaves fresh as needed (morning is best), or harvest leaves or 4- to 6-inch branches with leaves for air drying. The entire plant can be pulled and air dried at the end of the season, or if growing in a container, moved inside and grown

In containers

Plant one stevia plant per 10-12 inch or larger pot, using the basic container gardening instructions. Use Osmocote for a slow season-long feeding. Feed monthly with PlantTone or something similar.

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indoors over the winter. Grind dry leaves and stems in a coffee grinder to produce stevia powder. For more info on using stevia, visit Community Press & Recorder food columnist Rita Heikenfeld’s Web site at www.abouteating.com. Talk to you next time, in the garden. Ron Wilson is marketing manager for Natorp’s Inc. Garden Stores and is the garden expert for 55KRC-AM and Local 12. Reach him at columns@communitypress.com.

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Romantic Retreat. 1875 Homestead B&B in Brown County, Indiana. Luxury rooms, some with whirlpools & FP’s. Check our website, or call for rates & specials. 812-988-0853 www.1875homestead.com

The leaves of stevia are refreshing and can be 30 times or more sweeter than sugar (extracts hundreds times sweeter), with 0 carbs, 0 calories, and 0 glycemic index. This makes it the perfect natural sweetener to be considered for diabetics (check with your doctor first).

HILTON HEAD’S Best Family Vacation Destination . Oceanfront 1, 2 & 3 bdrm villas. Discounted golf, complimentary tennis & health club. 800-845-9500 www.vthhi.com

Our beach is free. Specials available for golf, tennis, dining, more. Visit our

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TENNESSEE A Beautiful Cabin Getaway Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.Hot tub, jacuzzi, fireplace, gas grill. $85/nt, 5 nt special $375. 800-793-8699. smokymtncrossrdrentals.com CHALET VILLAGE www.chaletvillage.com Cozy cabins to luxurious chalets Fully furnished, hot tubs, pool tables. Check SPECIALS, availability and book online 24/7, or call 1-800-722-9617 GATLINBURG. Affordable rates. Fully furnished. 1-8 bdrms. Chalets, Cabins, Privacy, Views, Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Fireplaces. 1-800-235-2661 www.alpinechaletrentals.com GATLINBURG Royal Townhouse Spring Special. $29.95 + tax SunThurs; $39.95 + tax Fri-Sat. Rooms limited & subject to availability. Restrictions & blackout dates apply. Advance reservations req’d. Present ad at check-in. 1-800-433-8792 CE Lakefront NORRIS LAKE 4 bedroom home in Deerfield Resort. Large wraparound decks w/private boat dock. Many dates available. Call owner, 513-236-8001

Hilton Head Island Vacation Resort. Choose 1 or 2 bdrm condos. Oceanfront, ocean view or nr ocean. Great locations & rates. Golf pkgs, too. www.hhi-vr.com. 877-807-3828 N. MYRTLE BEACH Coastal Condos, Inc. 1-4 bdrm oceanfront & ocean view units. Call 1-800-951-4880 or visit www.coastalcondos.com

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC Fantastic Specials Available!! 100’s of Oceanfront/view Homes & Condos

Call for free brochure 866-780-8334 www.northmyrtlebeachtravel.com

SEABROOK EXCLUSIVES Villas & Private Homes. Ocean, golf, tennis, equestrian. Pet friendly rentals. Free brochure. Book online! 888-718-7949. www.seabrookexclusives.com

TENNESSEE 1-7 Affordable, Deluxe Chalets & Cabin Rentals. Pigeon Forge in the Smokies. Vacation/Dollywood Specials. Free brochure. Call 1-800-833-9987. www.firesidechalets.com

A Beautiful Log Cabin Resort w/heated indoor pool, minutes from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mtns. Breathtaking mountain views, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables & pet friendly cabins are offered. Excellent rates, discounts available. Call 1-888-HSR-TENN (477-8366) hiddenspringsresort.com

Nr Powell NORRIS LAKE. Valley Marina. 2 BR/1BA, very nicely furnished home. Covered porch, deck. $95/nt. 423-562-8353 www.norrislakehse.com www.AUNTIEBELHAMS.com Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge. Vacation in a beautiful log cabin or chalet with hot tub, Jacuzzi, views & pool tables. Call about specials! 800-436-6618

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