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BLUE ASH — A Chase Bankbranch will be built on the southend of property of the new Targetstores in Blue Ash.

Blue Ash City Council ap-proved plans April 12 for thebank, which will have drive-through lanes and be accessiblethrough the Target parking lot -not via any new curb cut on Plain-field Road.

City council normally meets atthe Blue Ash Municipal & SafetyCenter. But April 12, membersmet farther down Cooper Road atthe Cooper Creek Event Center atthe Blue Ash Golf Center in a nodto the center, which an hour earli-er had hosted a formal openingand ribbon-cutting.

The celebration of the newCooper Creek Event Center didnot guarantee smooth sailing atthe subsequent Blue Ash CityCouncil meeting.

A Sycamore Township womanwho lives on Plainfield Road ad-jacent to the Target site com-plained Chase was not only build-ing its bank on the south end ofthe site, which is next to Syca-more Township’s Rossmoyneneighborhood, but the bank’sdrive-through includes a lightedATM open 24 hours a day, sevendays a week, also to be built on theresidential side of the bank.

“I’m not opposed to a bank, be-cause banks close,” said RondaLarrick.

“Twenty-four-hour ATMs donot close or turn their lights off,”said Larrick, who argued theATM also would create problemswith noise and security.

Blue Ash City Council mem-bers were swayed by representa-

tives of Chase Bank and develop-ers who argued Chase had madenumerous concessions in theareas of access to the bank, sig-nage, parking and landscaping.

The Blue Ash Planning Com-mission recommended approvalof Chase Bank’s plans.

Architect Chris Duley of De-sign Forum Architects in Daytonsaid planners long had hoped toattract a small business to theTarget site and, “this is a perfectfit to what has been planned.”

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Blue Ash City Council is seated to conduct its regular meeting in a room at the Cooper Creek Event Center,which formally opened an hour earlier. From left: Stephanie Stoller, Vice Mayor Lee Czerwonka, Mayor MarkWeber, Tom Adamec, Robert “Jack” Buckman Jr. and Rick Bryan. Jim Sumner was absent. JEANNE HOUCK/THE

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Council approvedplans April 12By Jeanne [email protected]

Mindy Nemoff of Blue Ash andher presentation against a24-hour drive-up ATM at aplanned Chase Bank on the Targetstore property on Plainfield Road.JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

“I’m not opposedto a bank, becausebanks close.Twenty-four-hourATMs do not closeor turn their lightsoff.”RONDA LARRICKSycamore Township resident

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BLUE ASH — The Blue AshDowntown Design Review Com-mittee will consider a plan by theHills Land & Development Co. tobuild an apartment complex atthe former Thriftway site down-town on Hunt Road.

The meeting will begin at 4:45p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at theBlue Ash Municipal & SafetyCenter on Cooper Road.

The planned apartment com-plex has drawn some oppositionfrom neighbors, although the citysays it is a permitted use of theproperty zoned “downtown com-

mercial.”Here, Ian Guttman from Hills

located in Blue Ash discusses thedevelopment.

Please tell us about yourplan.

“Our plan calls for the re-de-velopment of the vacant formerThriftway property into a luxury,resort-style residential commu-nity. The plan consists of two,four-story buildings containing

between 218 to 235 residences,which wrap around a parking ga-rage. This will be the most up-scale community of its type withan array of amenities such asworkout facilities, a club room,swimming pool and elevators.”

Why doesn’t your plan in-clude any office or retail ele-ments?

“Our plan is to maintain theFirehouse Subs, Papa John’s Piz-za and the Win Wok Chinese Res-taurant (on the property). Thearea already has an adequateavailability of retail and officespace and adding to it will likelycause higher vacancies.”

Why do you believe this planis a good fit for the immediatesurroundings and how will it

Apartments ‘a good fit’Hills touts Blue AshdevelopmentBy Jeanne [email protected]

A rendering of an apartment complex the Hills Land & DevelopmentCo. plans to build at the former Thriftway site on Hunt Road indowntown Blue Ash. PROVIDED

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a ripple effect for the ex-isting businesses.”

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BLUE ASH — With asmile and the snip of scis-sors through a blue ribbon,Blue Ash City CouncilmanRick Bryan marked the for-mal grand opening of the $8million Cooper Creek EventCenter.

“Formal” because theevent center at the BlueAsh Golf Course off CooperRoad has been hosting golfdates, wedding parties andcorporate conferencessince the beginning of thisyear - and making reserva-tionsforeventsasfaraheadas 2013.

Blue Ash officials saidthe city largely has votersto thank - more specificallyvoters who in 2006 ap-

proved a 0.25-percent earn-ings-tax hike to pay for bigprojects such as the eventcenter, the now-completedrenovation and expansionof the Blue Ash RecreationCenter on Cooper Road andthe upcoming developmentof a community park at theBlue Ash Airport off Glen-dale-Milford Road.

“It is only through the vi-sion of Blue Ash voters thatthis project is possible,”Mayor Mark Weber said ofthe Cooper Creek EventCenterat itsformalopeningApril 12.

“Because of the passage

of Issue 15 (earnings-taxhike) back in November2006, this project was madepossible as well as the fu-ture airport park.

“This facility is dedicat-ed to the residents and cor-porate citizens whose vi-sion and support made it areality,” Weber said.

“May this facility pro-vide a warm, friendly andinviting atmosphere to cre-ate memories for manyyears to come.”

The formal grand open-ing of the city-owned Coop-er Creek Event Center willcontinue Saturday, April 14,with:

» Tours of the event cen-ter from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

» Food and drink spe-cials at The Sandtrap Grillfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

» Golf-related give-aways from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Cooper Creek EventCenter already has hostedsome 24 weddings, publicsocial events and corporatemeetings.

More are booked.“Infact, therearealmost

no weekends left in 2012that do not have a majorevent planned,” said KellyOsler, assistant to the BlueAsh city manager.

“Bookings for 2013 havealready begun.”

The Cooper Creek EventCenter has 9,000 squarefeet of space and can ac-commodate groups as smallas eight people.

The Grand Ballroom canbe configured to seat 50people to 350 people and ad-ditional space is availablefor larger groups.

There’s a pro shop andlounge on the lower levelfor the golf course, whereBlue Ash has installed newgolf cart paths and a new ir-rigation system.

Visit www.coopercreek-blueash.comformoreinfor-mation.

For more about your commu-nity, visitwww.Cincinnati.com/BlueAsh.

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Ribbon-cutting marksCooper Creek openingBy Jeanne [email protected]

Blue Ash Councilman RickBryan cuts the ribbonduring the formal openingof the Cooper Creek EventCenter as a smiling Parksand Recreation DirectorChuck Funk looks on at left.JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY

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Lam was one of a groupof Blue Ash ElementarySchool fourth-graders wa-tering plots of lettuce, peasand carrots with the car-tons - designed to release ti-ny droplets in the way of agentle rain - one recent af-ternoon in back of theschool.

The children are thefirst students to participatein what the sponsor, thePTA Green Team, hopeswill be a continuing projectin which fourth-graderswill annually plant and tendvegetables to be harvestedat the end of the school yearand used to make a saladlarge enough to serve theentire school.

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and was struck by thetruck.

Schaffer said Brayhad his emergency lightson but failed to also acti-vate his siren.

“The officer used handsignals to stop the trafficbefore he made the U-turn and thought that thetraffic had stopped,”Schaffer said.

“However, the truckdriver did not see himgive the hand signal andproceeded forward,

BLUE ASH — Blue Ashpolice say a motorcycleofficer injured after col-liding with a truck was atfault in the accident.

Police Capt. JamesSchaffer said PatrolmanMike Bray was investi-gating a bicyclist imped-ing traffic March 26when Bray made a U-turnon Reed Hartman High-way south of Cooper Road

striking the motorcycle.”Bray, who has worked

for the Blue Ash PoliceDepartment since 1986,was treated at BethesdaNorth Hospital in Mont-

gomery for minorscrapes and bruises andreturned to work the dayof the accident.

The truck driver, Ste-phen Schute of Monfort

Heights, was not injured.Asked if Bray will face

any consequences for theaccident, Schaffer said,“It will be handled withinthe department.”

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“The officer used hand signals tostop the traffic before he made theU-turn and thought that the traffichad stopped.”BLUE ASH POLICE CAPT. JAMES SCHAFFER

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first time in its history,UCBA (formerly Ray-mond Walters College)will have a service-learn-ing student expo to show-case students’ communi-ty service projects.

The event, which isfree and open to the pub-lic, will be from11a.m. to1p.m., Thursday, April 19,in the Muntz Hall lobby.

According to professorAngie Woods, “Althoughmany of our students areworking in the communi-ty as part of a service-learning course compo-nent, we seldom know,college-wide, what theyhave been doing. This ex-po is designed as an op-portunity for studentsand the general public tosee the good work that ourstudents are accomplish-ing in the community.”

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Democratic candi-dates will gather April 26to help launch their 2012election campaigns asthey “meet and greet”Democrats and Indepen-dents at Madeira CityHall, 7141 Miami Road.

The candidates, someoffice holders seeking re-election, will participatein the 7 p.m. Thursday,April 26, meeting spon-sored by the MadeiraDemocratic Ward Club.Eight other Democraticcandidates are to appearat a later date.

Sen. Sherrod Brownwill be represented at themeeting.

Ohio State Rep. ConniePillich, expects to speakat the meeting.

Pillich, from Montgo-mery, is serving her sec-ond term as state legisla-tor for the 28th District.However, she faces achallenge in November,after a controversial re-districting expanded thenumber of Republican

voters in her district:Other candidates ex-

pected to participate:» Jim Neil is seeking

the seat left open by long-time Hamilton CountySheriff Simon Leis’s deci-sion not to seek re-elec-tion.

» Wayne Coates hopesto win re-election ascounty recorder.

» Dr. Lakshmi KodeSammarco, who Demo-cratic leaders appointedcoroner in February af-ter the death of predeces-sor Dr. Anant Bhati,hopes to retain the posi-tion in the Novemberelection.

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Indian Hill High School juniors Davis Sneider, left, and Rachel McGoffhave been selected by the Greater Cincinnati Health Council toparticipate in the TAP MD program. Starting next year they will beinvolved in a variety of activities focused on a career in medicine.FORREST SELLERS/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

A soccer injury piqued DavisSneider’s interest in the medicalfield.

The Indian Hill High Schooljunior broke his ankle while play-ing on the soccer team during hisfreshman year. While at the hos-pital Sneider became fascinatedby the amount of study and re-search involved in treating inju-ries and other conditions.

That interest will soon be re-warded. Both Sneider and juniorRachel McGoff have been chosenby the Greater Cincinnati HealthCouncil to participate in the TAPMD program.

The idea behind the programis to “tap” into the potential ofarea high school students.

This program is an opportuni-ty for them to gain an under-standing of a career in medicineby visiting local hospitals andmeeting with area practitioners.

A total of 25 local studentswere chosen from among 57 ap-plicants to participate in the pro-gram.

Students were selected basedon SAT and ACT scores, as well ason recommendations from schoolrepresentatives.

“I was really interested inspending time in the emergencyroom,” said McGoff, who is a resi-dent of Symmes Township.

The students will start the pro-gram next year. Once a month thestudents will be involved in an ac-tivity which could range fromshadowing a medical student towatching a surgical procedure.

“I like the mystery of it,” saidMcGoff, 16, about her interest inmedicine, especially in the fieldof chronic diseases.

Sneider, a resident of IndianHill, said he already enjoys mathand science. “This leans towardmy interests,” he said about theprogram.

Both McGoff and Sneider saidthey were encouraged to pursuethe program by their parents.

“(This program) is going togive them a better idea of theirfuture plans,” said school and col-lege counselor Kara Ussery. “Itwill look good on their college ap-plications.”

For Sneider, 16, the programmay satisfy a personal curiosity.

“I’ve been put under anesthe-sia,” he said. “I’d like to see whathappens (after that).”

‘Tapping’ into medical careerBy Forrest [email protected]

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NORTHEASTSUBURBAN LIFEEditor: Dick Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

Mount Notre Dame HighSchool seniors Emma Beyer ofLiberty Township and AlexCrumb of West Chester Townshipwere recognized by Good Samar-itan Hospital for their fundrais-ing efforts benefitting the hospi-tal’s Neonatal Intensive CareUnit.

As the culmination of MND’sMAP (My Action Plan) Program -a four-year empowerment pro-gram – each student completes aCapstone Service Project theirsenior year. Beyer and Crumbquickly determined that theywanted to do something to benefitthe NICU at Good Sam.

The students hosted a Pearlsby Allison jewelry party, show-casing the designs of Mount No-tre Dame parent Allison Warning

of Sycamore Township. Warningwas delighted to be a part of thegirls’ project.

“Emma and Alex did an excel-lent job identifying a need in thecommunity and finding a solu-tion. Their enthusiasm and atten-tion to detail in their communica-tions for the raffle and jewelrysale resulted in a successfulfundraiser for the hospital. It wastruly a pleasure to help themreach their goal,” Warning said.

Beyer, who plans to studynursing in college has a strongpassion for pediatrics and was sopleased to be able to organize afundraiser that resulted in a$1,800 donation to Good Sam’s NI-CU. The hospital was extremelygrateful for the girls’ passion andgenerosity. The funds will be

used to improve facilities and topurchase books and toys used byboth patients and siblings.

Beyer and Crumb were re-cently featured in the hospital’smagazine, Trinity, where nurse

manager of the NICU, SuzanneMullins, was quoted saying, “Thisdonation means more than newbooks and toys for siblings of ourNICU babies. This donation is acontribution towards improving

the quality of the stay for NICUfamilies and siblings. We are sograteful for Emma and Alex andtheir passion, dedication and will-ingness to help.”

Mount Notre Dame Head ofSchool Larry Mock of AmberleyVillage is proud of the work ofEmma and Alex.

“This is really a fantastic win-win moment. Emma and Alexwere able to grow from the expe-rience while providing a wonder-ful gift to the Neonatal Unit atGood Sam.”

MND students honored by Good SamaritanMount Notre Dame High Schoolseniors Emma Beyer and AlexCrumb present their donation toGood Samaritan's NeonatalIntensive Care Unit. THANKS TO CHERI

LEHRTER

Ursuline Academy hostedsix students from Villa MariaAcademy in Santiago, Chile.

This is the fourth year thatUrsuline has participated in theexchange program with Chile.

While here, the Chileans at-tended classes, participating inconversation sessions withSpanish II and III students, andintroducing the Ursuline com-munity to their country, schooland city through PowerPointpresentations.

Each of the Chileans stayedwith her Ursuline host-sisters'family where they continue tolearned more about everyday

life in Greater Cincinnati.Their itinerary included fieldtrips to local attractions such asthe Cincinnati Art Museum, theFreedom Center, the Univer-sity of Cincinnati, FountainSquare, Cincinnati Music Hall,the Contemporary Arts Center,Carew Tower, Findlay Marketand a dance performance at theAronoff Center.

"The goals of the academicexchange are manifold: stu-dents wish to improve their lan-guage skills (English and Span-ish), both schools strive to im-prove international under-standing through cultural and

historical immersion, gettingto really know one anotherthrough living in the heart of afamily, school, and community.Generally the Academic Ex-change results in life-longfriendships and continuingtravel and understanding be-tween families, schools and cul-tures," Ursuline Spanish teach-er and foreign exchange pro-gram coordinator Lynda Hoff-man-Jeepsaid.

Ursuline host sisters werejunior Cate and sophomoreLauren Brinker of AndersonTownship (hosting Maria JesusKipreos); junior Kristin and

sophomore Erin George of Ma-son (hosting Manuela Ortega);freshman Rebeecca and juniorStephanie Hagedorn of Spring-field Township (hosting Valen-tina Leichtle); junior EmilyHolmes of Loveland (hostingCamila Parker); junior Kellyand freshman Maura Kopchakof Sycamore Township (hostingCarolina Costa), and sopho-more Emily Pellot of Mason(hosting Francisca Venegas).

In June,12 Ursuline studentsand two faculty members willtravel to Santiago for twoweeks to reciprocate the ex-change.

Ursuline students and their Chilean exchange “sisters” include, from left: front, Chilean students Carolina Costa, Maria Jesus Kipreos, FranciscaVenegas, Camila Parker, Valentina Leichtle and Manuela Ortego; middle, Maria Hale (Fairfield), Shelby Breed (Loveland), Marcella Grow (Mason),Erin Yonchak (Liberty Township), Carly McCain (Milford), Sanda Mullin (Mason), Haley Johnson (Milford), Kelly Kopchak (Sycamore Township)and Hannah Mehrle (Liberty Township); back, Maddie Kennard (Loveland), Alicia Lang (West Chester Township), Lauren Williams (West ChesterTownship), Liz Bender (Montgomery), Megan Darlington (Mason), Abby Hellmann (Hyde Park) and Diana Suarez (Mason) THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG

Ursuline hosts Chilean students

Sycamore Junior High’sMathCounts team did extremelywell in a competition Feb. 25 atthe University of Cincinnati.

Out of 41 schools, and morethan 300 participants, Syca-more’s team came in fourthplace overall. The team consist-ed of Maya Sheth, Bruce Zou,Shiva Devarajan and MacMcCann.

Eighth-grader Maya Shethwas awarded top female in thecompetition and receive a $250scholarship to a UC EngineeringSummer Camp. All four stu-dents, as well as additionalMathCounts members Liza Fitz-gerald,BridgetSypniewski,Car-oline Gao and Lexy Rile will beadvancing to the state round Sat-urday, March 10, at ColumbusState University. Teacher KellyAbbas is the sponsor for the Syc-amore MathCounts program.

Mathteamrankshigh

Members of Sycamore JuniorHigh School's MathCounts team,from left: Sponsor Kelly Abbas,Mac McCann, Maya Sheth, BruceZou and Shiva Devarajan. THANKS

TO JESSICA RUGGIERO

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SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

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

SYCAMORE TWP. — If any-thing, Sycamore’s girls trackteam is brimming with confi-dence this spring after finishingbehind Mason a year ago in theleague. Coach Hank Ray broughtthat factor up after an earlyMarch combined practice withthe boys team.

“The girls know they’re good,”he said with assurance.

You can tell Ray also feels con-fident when he speaks of a groupthat returns Greater Miami Con-ference first team selections Bi-anca Rhodenbaugh (800 meters)

and Samantha (Sam) Siler (1,600/3,200). Both are part of a talentedthird-year class.

“There’s a lot of juniors on thatgirls side,” Ray said. “Out of bothteams, we only have about eightseniors. I would say our ladies area little bit ahead. They finishedsecond in the league and our guysfinished third.”

The much-decorated Siler willanchor Sycamore’s distancetroops along with freshman Ro-sey Menyhert, who won somecross country races last fall.

“Sam will run the mile, twomile and 4x800 relay,” Ray said.“Rosey will run the two mile andpossibly the mile.”

Menyhert briefly becameSycamore’s lead distance runnerduring the cross country seasonwhen Siler fell victim to an early

season bout with mono.“Sam was sick at the begin-

ning of the cross country season,”Ray said. “It was a slow grind to

get her back to the top. Sam likesto win and likes to be in the topspot and she worked hard to getback there. She got a little sick

during winter track. She’s re-gained form and will be reallysolid.”

In the middle distances, Rho-denbaugh was the GMC champ inthe 800 and Allison Klonne hasalso been successful at the dis-tance. Both juniors join Siler inSycamore’s 4x800 relay thatachieved first team honors. Rho-denbaugh also currently leadsthe league in the 400 meters.

Lady Aves in the running againGirls brimming withconfidence in 2012By Scott [email protected]

Left to right, Walnut Hills HighSchool’s Niamani Mayes andSycamore's Anna Bailes jump thelast hurdle in their 100 meterhurdles race during CoachesClassic track finals at WintonWoods April 4. JOSEPH FUQUA II/THE

COMMUNITY PRESS

See TRACK, Page A7

SYCAMORE TWP. — The SycamoreAviators have flown eight champion-ship banners in tennis in the last dec-ade. Despite some significant losses,coach Mike Teets has an equally talent-ed group this season that continues ona championship pace.

The reigning Greater Miami Con-ference coach of the year lost all-GMCperformers Jeffrey Kaplan, Frank Panand Adam Reinhart to graduation,while promising freshman MustafaAhmad moved to Texas.

Alas, the cupboard wasn’t bare for2012.

“We’ve added two freshmen, Dee-pak Indrakanti and Nakul Narendran,who will add some firepower to thelineup,” Teets said by email. “Also newto the squad are senior Josh Goodmanand junior Brian Goodman (no rela-tion).”

In the early going, the youthful rac-quets of Indrakanti and Narendrannetted one loss each. Indrakanti isplaying No. 1 singles and NarendranNo. 2.

In doubles, the Goodmans are thesecond tandem for Sycamore with justone early loss.

The Aves three returning startersare also enjoying a successful spring.Junior Yuri Karev, a second-teamGMC pick a year ago, was undefeatedto begin the season in No. 3 singles. In

doubles, juniors Dylan Stern and Nik-hil Grandhil, who played with seniorslast year, have teamed up to becometough customers in first doubles.

Even with the early success, Teets isplaying down his squad’s potential.

“Last year’s squad was 9-0 in theGMC,” Teets reminded. “This year, I

think Mason is the favorite. Also in themix will be us, (Lakota) East, (Lakota)West and Princeton. In the city, I thinkMason and St. Xavier are the favoritesin Division I. We hope to also be in thatdiscussion.”

Up ahead, Sycamore will be in theGreater Cincinnati Tennis Coaches As-sociation tournament April 19-21.

CHCACHCA’s Logan Henize returned this

spring after leaving his mark on the2011season. Henize, who is playing sin-gles, was a 2011 Enquirer All-Star, inaddition to be named first-team all-GCTCA a season ago.

Other players returning at singlesinclude Roger Phelps and Ben Wittku-gel. The two earned Enquirer DivisionII honorable mention last season.

Returning All-Starts Colin Kenneyand Cody DiFabio are also back andhave been active at doubles competi-tion.

Senior Josh Goodman played singles last year but has teamed up with junior Brian Goodman to form a successful doubles squad forthe Aves this season. JEFF SWINGER/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

SYCAMORE RELOADSTHE RACQUETS

Despite losses, boys tennis team continues championship pace with new additions

By Scott [email protected]

Sycamore boys tennis coach Mike Teetswas Greater Miami Conference coach ofthe year last season and again has theAves at the top of the standings. THANKS TO

TERRENCE HUGE

“In the city, I think Masonand St. Xavier are thefavorites in Division I. Wehope to also be in thatdiscussion.”MIKE TEETS, head coach

Baseball» Moeller beat Strongsville 6-5 April 7.

Brian Burkhart got the win and Ryan Le-Fevers was 2-4 with two runs batted in.

On April 9, Moeller beat McNicholas 5-1and Grosse Pointe South (Michigan) 11-1.

On April 11, Moeller beat Loganville(Georgia) 13-2. Burkhart struck out eightand senior Brad Macciocchi homered anddrove in four runs.

» Sycamore beat Gibralter Carlson(Michigan) 9-0 on April 12. SophomoreMark Tenenholtz got the win, senior JasonDeFevers was 3-4 and sophomore GregSimpson homered.

The Aves beat Oak Hills 3-2 behind Ca-sey Hutchison April 13.

» CHCA used an eight-strikeout effortfrom Ted Andrews as the Eagles beat Cler-mont Northeastern, 5-1 April 11.

Softball» Sycamore beat Norwood 15-5 in five

innings April10. Becca Melvin was the win-ning pitcher. Sophomore Becca Plaatje andjunior Sydney Kelly both went 3-4 for theLady Aves, with sophomore Kelly Bormangoing 3-3.

Tennis» SycamoreshutoutColerain5-0April9.

Freshmen Deepak Indrakanti and NakulNarendranwoninsinglesasdidjuniorYuriKarev. Juniors Dylan Stern and NikhilGrandhi won in doubles along with seniorJosh Goodman and junior Brian Goodman.

The Aves also shutout Princeton 5-0 onApril 10.

On April12, Sycamore beat Lakota West4-1with Karev and Stern winning in singlesand Indrakanti/Grandhi and Goodman/Goodman in doubles.

Sycamore beat Lakota East 4-1 on April13. Kareve and Jacob Wang won in singles.

» The Sycamore “B” team shutout Cen-terville 5-0 on April 11.

Sycamore “B” also beat St. Xavier’s “B”squad April 13.

Boys lacrosse» Moeller beat Loveland12-5 on April11.

Volleyball» Moeller beat Elder 25-20, 25-19, 21-25,

25-17 on April 12.

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By Scott [email protected]

CHCA's Kyle Davis drives in a run duringthe Eagles’ 5-1 win over ClermontNortheastern April 11. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/FOR

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“We’re going to be reallysolid with our junior classat Sycamore High School,”Ray said.

Included in that class islong jumper Angela Har-ris, who was second in theleague, league-placing hur-dler Anna Bailes, and Syd-ney Larkin, another dualthreat. “She was a leagueplacer last year in the 400and 4x400 relay,” Ray saidof Larkin.

Other versatile juniors

are Jasmine and Kelly Mc-Donald. Kelly is a 4’8” highjumper and both ran on theSycamore 4x200 relay thatmade GMC honorable men-tion last year. Ray expectsto keep Jasmine extra busy.

“She’ll be in both (4x100and 4x200) relays,” Raysaid. “We’ll jockey heraround from the 400 ondown to the 100. She wasour No. 1 indoor runner.”

Early in the season, theLady Aves have receivedcontributions from manymore juniors, includingLindsay Neville in the shotput and discus, StephanieAdamec in the shot and

disc, Lisa Kohmescher inthe pole vault, and CarolineSeiler in the1,600 and 3,200.

Ray credits a lot of Syca-more’s early success totheir “offseason” indoortrack program. He esti-mates 40-50 student-ath-letes took part between theboys and girls team.

The Sycamore boys andgirls teams are at the Mil-ford Invitational April 19.

UrsulineUrsuline and head

coach Megan McAuley lost

a big group of point scorersfrom last year’s squad tograduation, but the Lionshave the luxury of fieldinga large freshmen class.

McAuley said the new-comers are a talentedgroup and that the teamgrew from 35 to 50 girls.

In sprint events, seniorSydney Bell will handle the100- and 200-meter dashes.Bell will also compete inthe 300 hurdles, in additionto relay events.

Senior Katrina Maricoc-chi will race the 400-meter

dash, as well as the 800 and4x800-meter relay.

Miranda Grigas willjoin Bell in hurdles compe-tition, while sophomoreChristine Frederick willhandle distance events.

Grigas will also com-pete in the high jump.Megan Kowalski will han-dle pole vault duties.

CHCAThe Eagles and coach

Julie Dietrich will look forsenior Emily Walton to be apoint scorer in the 400-me-ter dash, as well as the 800-meter race. Freshman Ja-nae Trimble could alsomake an impact in hurdleand sprint events.

TrackContinued from Page A6

KENWOOD — No onemay be more thankful forthe warm spring weatherthan area tennis coaches.

A year ago, the CamargoRacquet Club was one ofseveral indoor venues thatsaw a fair amount of highschool activity thanks toMother Nature.

Alex Thompson, who as-sists Greater CatholicLeague co-coach of theyear Gary Hopkins atMoeller, remembers itwell.

“Last year was a night-mare,” Thompson said. “Idon’t even want to thinkabout it.”

Last year it was rain, inprevious years there’sbeen late snow and unsea-sonably cold temperatures.

“My first year of coach-ing on our first day oftryouts, we were shovelingsnow off of the courts,”Thompson said. “Now,we’ve only missed onepractice (at press time) dueto rain.”

To begin April, Moellernotched a win over La Salle,

before trying to take downmighty St. Xavier. Accord-ing to Thompson, theBombers have owned theGCL in tennis since some-time in the early 1960s.

“We started off the sea-son really well,” Thompsonsaid. “Hopefully, our seniorleadership can shinethrough and we’ll finallytake down St. X.”

Moeller has four sen-iors, including No.1singlesplayer Mitch Patterson,who moved up from No. 2last year. Junior LoganWacker has taken over sec-ond singles and juniorMike McGrath is now at

third singles.“Wacker’s played really

well at second singles forus,” Thompson said. “Real-ly all the guys have playedreally well.”

An injury to second dou-bles senior Dan Schneidermoved McGrath to thirdsingles with freshmanKevin Morrison takingover at doubles with juniorBrett Carlin.

“That’s actually workedout really well,” Thompsonsaid.

Seniors Tommy Sullivanand Austin MacEachenhandle first doubles andare part of a core of Cru-saders who have playedtheir way up the ladder atMoeller.

“Wacker’s played varsi-ty since he was a freshmanand Mitch (Patterson) hasplayed varsity since he wasa freshman,” Thompsonsaid. “We’ve had reallygood players that havecome up.”

Moeller home matchesare held at the Blue AshRec Center. After a roaddate at Seven Hills April17,the Crusaders host IndianHill April 18.

Crusaders attackthe GCL tennis courtsBy Scott [email protected]

Moeller's doubles team ofAustin MacEachen(foreground) and TommySullivan (background)prepare to volley. THANKS TO

ALEX THOMPSON

Each year, the GreaterCincinnati and NorthernKentucky Women’s SportsAssociation honors the topgirls and women athletesin our community. The18th annual awards cere-mony will be 7 p.m., April23, at the Savannah Centerin West Chester.

Local finalists forOverall High School

Sportswoman of the Yearinclude:

» Megan Tenhund-feld, Ursuline Academygolf

» Mehvish Safdar, Ur-suline Academy tennis

Individual tickets are$20 for students and $25for adults.

Featured speaker willbe Muffett McGraw, head

coach of the Fighting Irishwomen's basketball pro-gram at Notre Dame.

Ticket order and tablereservation forms areavailable online atwww.cincywomensport-s.org.

College and HighSchool Sportswomen ofthe Year will be an-nounced that night.

Ursuline girls up for sports award

FOOTBALL AVES SIGN FOR FALL

Four Sycamore Aviators signed their letters of intent April 5 at Sycamore High School.From left are Otis Miller (Thomas More College), Kyle Sess (University of Dayton),Dylan Sparks (Thomas More College), and Jonah Bettman (Morehead State). THANKS TO

SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL

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

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Last week’s questionHave you seen or do you plan

to see ‘The Hunger Games’? Doyou think the movie is appropri-ate for children and teenagers?Why or why not?

“By today’s standards themovie is moderately gory. It isan adequate script, a good over-all story, and great acting andpretty-good production. A lot ofpeople get killed, but the vio-lence is more realistic than a lotof mainstream movies today, as-suming you are enjoying the ba-sic fictional premise.

“People should know theirchildren and determine what isappropriate. I have four chil-dren and each of them wouldhave been interested and pre-pared to see this at a very differ-ent age. Some people may findthe idea of the games more dis-turbing than the violence.Again, they need to ask ques-tions and know their children.

“Many people will find thethemes thought-provoking andthe the movie very entertaining.My biggest gripe was the wayfighting was handled with close-in, rapid-cut blurred shots. It ac-tually tempered a lot of the stuffthat might be thought inappro-priate for young people, but italso jarred with the really greatcharacter development and vi-sualization that prevailed in thefilm.

N.F.

“I have not seen, nor do I planto see ‘The Hunger Games’. Ihave read a lot of reviews aboutthe movie, and I know a little bitabout the plot (primarily the dis-turbing part of the movie wheretwo young people are placed indeadly opposition to each other,with the intended result beingthat one of them is killed.) I’vetalked to a couple of young peo-ple in their early teens who haveseen it, and spoke highly of it.

“Reluctantly, I would say that

it might be appropriate for teen-agers as part of a classroom as-signment or something similar,but not for young children. Dys-topic novels (like Orwell’s 1984)have value in warning us aboutwhat might happen in society ifwe aren’t careful, but at thesame time, can be very disturb-ing to little kids who don’t under-stand that it is only fiction.

Bill B.

“No, I think that there’senough evil and ideas for de-stroying humans without glori-fying it in the movies. And defi-nitely no as far as being appro-priate for minors. I won’t con-tribute to anyone or anythingthat I find offensive.”

J.K.

“I have read the ‘HungerGames’ and I do plan on seeingthe movie.

“I feel that although the bookis very violent, and I have heardthe movie mirrors that, I think itis appropriate for children andteens. The violence cannot beany greater than the averagefirst-person shooter videogames which are ubiquitousamong children and teens.

“Also I think it is important toteach children and young adultsthat as our cultural norm movesmore towards a society whereonly the top achievers willthrive and move ahead it servesas a good metaphor of what toexpect in the near future.”

I.P.

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NEXT QUESTIONDo you believe pastor and au-thor Rick Warren’s assertion thatdogs and cats go to heaven?Why or why not?

Every week The Northeast SuburbanLife asks readers a question they canreply to via e-mail. Send your answersto nesuburban@community press.comwith Chatroom in the subject line.

As we begin 2012, manyfamilies are hoping for bright-er days…despite chances thatthey may face struggles andworries that often put pres-sure on even the youngestchildren in the family.

That could have been mystory, but for the mentors Ihad which, eventually, led meto volunteer for 25 years as a

mentor withBig BrothersBig Sisters ofGreater Cin-cinnati.

Forty-nineyears ago, mymother decid-ed it would bebest to raisemy brotherand me on herown in Law-

renceburg.She worked hard and gave

us what she could, but withtwo jobs, she turned to othersin the community to care forus while she worked.

Friends invited us for din-ner, for playtime, for cookouts– all when friendship and kind-ness were what we needed.The community was my fam-ily.

They included us and en-couraged me during my ado-lescence and beyond. I’veoften wondered where mypath may have led if those whomentored me had insteadpassed me by.

At age 23, I wanted to giveback in my community. WhenI heard about Big BrothersBig Sisters, and how beingpaired with a child could makea positive difference, I knewI’d found where I belonged.

I’ve been matched with sixyoung girls over 25 years:Melanie, Lisa, Maggie, Jenny,

Paula and now, Searcy, who’s13.

We built a lifetime of mem-ories during homework, rollerskating, Uno, baking, schooland sporting events, volun-teering, even taking two of thegirls to New York City to ac-cept my mentoring award atCarnegie Hall.

The two hours I’ve giveneach week is little comparedto what I’ve gained. “BigBrothers” and “Big Sisters”know we are empowering achild who is talented, who canexcel in school and life, andcan make a difference forthemselves and others.

Ninety-nine percent ofchildren in the program are inschool, substance-abuse free,and not involved in juvenilecourts.

As we look ahead, we mustremember to be over-indul-gent in inspiring others, espe-cially children who will be ourleaders. My family cherishesthe time with my “Little Sis-ter” as much as I do; they

realize how important andrewarding this relationship is.

Consider becoming a men-tor in 2012. At Big BrothersBig Sisters of Greater Cincin-nati alone, four hundred chil-dren are on the waiting list;waiting for someone to shootbasketball with, build a snow-man, read books, visit a mu-seum, share a conversation,learn something new.

My favorite quote is “Thegreatest good you can do foranother is not to reveal yourown riches, but to reveal tohim his own.”

I can’t express my thanksto Big Brothers Big Sisters ofGreater Cincinnati, for mytime with my “Little Sisters”and for the mentors in my lifewho never stopped believingin me.

Suzzi Romines is the 1995 RegionalBig Sister of the Year and a 2011 25Year Volunteer/ Hall of FameRecipient. Contact Big BrothersBig Sisters of Greater Cincinnati at421-4120 or www.bigsforkids.org

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Big brother Sean Crotty of downtown takes his little brother,DaSean of College Hill, to a Bengals game. THANKS TO DEB HAAS

but in the Southwest Ohio re-gion, winds spread pollen frommany types of plants starting asearly as February and continu-ing into October.

Unusually warm weatherconditions have caused trees topollinate at higher levels thanis common for this time of year.Some of the most prevalentsources of allergens in abun-dance right now are plants likeoak, cedar, maple and elmtrees.

Ragweed is another signifi-cant source of pollen thatblooms from August until thefirst week of October. Ragweedproduces an alarming amountof pollen during these months,often crippling the noses andeyes of people suffering from

allergies.Because so many people

suffer from seasonal allergies,we analyze inundating pollenand mold samples and reportthe results on our website ev-ery business day from Febru-

ary through November. This isa good resource for allergy-sufferers to use when planningany outdoor activities duringallergy season.

Living with allergies can bemiserable, so when pollen and

Althoughmany Cincin-natians areenjoying theearly springweather, it isunfortunatelycausing prob-lems for thoseof us who suf-fer from al-lergies. TheSouthwest Ohio

Air Quality Agency monitorsthe levels of airborne allergensdaily and shares the informa-tion on our website Southwest-OhioAir.org

Allergy season begins thistime of year because of all theblooming plant life. Pollensdiffer throughout the country,

mold counts are high, here aresome things you can do to helpyour allergies:

» Avoid areas with freshlycut grass and lawn care activ-ities.

» Minimize outdoor activitybetween 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.

» Close windows and use airconditioning.

» Contact an allergist ordoctor for medical advice.

To learn more about pollenand mold counts, as well asliving with allergies, pleasevisit SouthwestOhioAir.org orcall the pollen and mold hotlineat 513-946-7753.

Maria Butauski is a public relationsintern with Southwest Ohio AirQuality Agency.

Spring has sprung full bloom into seasonal allergies

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The American Council of theBlind of Ohio, Greater Cincin-nati Chapter, will participate inthe Flying Pig Marathon for thethird time in 2012.

We started with 12 partici-pants in 2010, had 18 in 2011, andnow will have 40 in 2012. We willbe walking the 5K, 10K, or halfmarathon, with our sightedguides and raising funds for ournon profit organization as willover 100 other non profit organi-zations participating in the Fly-

ing Pig Mara-thon. All spon-sorship dona-tions godirectly andcompletely toACBOGCC as isthe case withany participat-ing organiza-tion. If youwant to sponsor

us Flying Pig walkers, pleasesend donations to Joyce Asher,

620 Ridgestone Drive, Cincin-nati, OH 45255. Make checkspayable to ACBOGCC and in-dicate that the check is for aFlying Pig Marathon donation.

The mission of ACBOGCC isto improve the quality andequality of life for people whoare blind or visually impaired inthe Greater Cincinnati area. Wecarry out our mission by pro-moting equal access to employ-ment, transportation, culturalevents and to all aspects of life

for people who are blind orvisually impaired. If you want tojoin the ACB Walkers group,contact Joyce Rogers at [email protected] or (513) 921-3186.

We already have 20 walkerswho are blind walking in theFlying Pig this year, and wehave more than enough sightedguides to walk with them. Theword has spread to friends ev-erywhere. Ola, an 85-year-oldwoman who is visually impairedfrom Mason heard about AC-

BOGCC's participation in theFlying Pig, and she decided tojoin us. Jean, her volunteersighted guide from Newport,Ky., has walked together severaltimes with Ola as they train forthe 5K.

The only way left to assistour work with walking in theFlying Pig is to send in a spon-sorship donation. Thank you inadvance for your generosity.

Joyce Rogers lives in Covedale.

You can support blind group running Flying Pig marathon

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LIFELIFE PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012

The Cincinnati-based non-profit organization Kenzie’sCloset sponsored its annualfundraising event, Girls’ NightOut, at the Hyde Park CountryClub. Guests were treated to anevening of fun, food, music, adesigner purse grab bag, andsome exciting raffles through-out the evening.

Kenzie’s Closet providescomplete prom outfits to fi-nancially-disadvantaged highschool junior and senior stu-dents. Volunteers serve as per-sonal assistants on ‘ShoppingDays’ as the young girls selecttheir dream prom outfit, com-plete with dress, shoes andaccessories.

Dresses, jewelry and acces-

sories are donated throughoutthe year to Kenzie’s Closet and -along with the cash donationsand corporate sponsorships -the organization is able to dressmore than 500 young girls eachyear. The students are referredto Kenzie’s Closet, located inO’Bryonville, from theirschool’s counselors, principals,teachers and social serviceagencies.

Brynne Coletti, founder andexecutive director of Kenzie’sCloset, has set a goal for meet-ing the needs of close to 550young girls during the 2012prom season at the organiza-tion’s O’Bryonville facility.

“I continue to be inspired bythe ongoing generous support

of this community for this mis-sion, especially by the involve-ment of the local public, schooland business communities,”Coletti said.

Coletti clarified that the girlswho are served during thespring season at Kenzie’s Closetcome from the area’s inner-city,suburban and rural schools.Most have family householdincomes of less than $22,000.The organization is in its sev-enth year offering the verypopular and needed service tothe students.

For more information aboutKenzie’s Closet, please call513.566.PROM or visit theirwebsite at www.kenziesclose-t.org.

Lily Kukulski of Mount Lookout, Laura Mancini of Madeira, Molly Zucherberg of Mariemont, Shannon Sibcy of Hyde Park, Kristie Sheanshang of SymmesTownship and Kerri Wachtel of Hyde Park. PROVIDED

‘Girls’ Night Out’ helps students

Amy Chacksfield of Cincinnati and Amy Kirchen of Cincinnati. PROVIDED

Chelsea Feyka of Oakley, Carol Wimer of Dillonvale and Danielle Dixon of Finneytown. PROVIDED

Brynne Coletti of Indian Hill,founder and executivedirector of Kenzie's Closet,and Jane Dorger of MountLookout, assistant directorof Kenzie's Closet. PROVIDED

DorrieSchoenyMcCarthy ofHyde Park, JillSteffee ofLoveland andCameronMacConnell ofHyde Park.PROVIDED

Kristie (Trefzer) Sheanshangof Montgomery, MyseHeinichen of Madeira, oneof the hostesses for theevening and Maria MakrisRosenbaum of Madeira aththe Kenzies Closet GirlsNight Out event. PROVIDED

B2 • NORTHEAST SUBURBAN LIFE • APRIL 18, 2012

THURSDAY, APRIL 19Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Original art works submitted bywomen artists. 272-3700;www.womansartclub.com.Mariemont.

BenefitsSpring Gala and Silent Auc-tion, 6-9 p.m., Twin Lakes atMontgomery, 9840 Montgo-mery Road, Appetizers createdby the chefs of Twin Lakes. Bidon framed art created by localartists, arrangements of lusciousspring flowers, fine hand-crafted goods, generous themebaskets and one bidder will winin-home piano concert by localmusician. Benefits The Benevo-lent and Pastoral Care Funds ofTwin Lakes. $15. Reservationsrequired. 247-1999; www.le-c.org. Montgomery.

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

Microgreens are Not Just forGarnish Anymore, 1-2:30 p.m.,Greenacres Arts Center, 8400Blome Road, Greenhouse.Greenacres Garden Staff pre-sents overview on microgreens.Learn hows, whats and whyswhile tasting samples. $10.Reservations required. Present-ed by Greenacres Foundation.891-4227; www.green-acres.org.Indian Hill.

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

LecturesStories from the Holocaust:Survivors Liberators, andWitnesses, 7 p.m., UC Blue AshCollege Muntz Theater, 9555Plainfield Road, Room 119.Reception immediately follow-ing in the library. Panelists ofHolocaust survivors and eyewit-nesses come together to explorethe Holocaust through a varietyof perspectives. Free. Presentedby The Center for Holocaust andHumanity Education. 745-5705;www.holocaustandhuman-ity.org. Blue Ash.

Music - BluesSonny’s Solo Blues, 7-11 p.m.,Mama Vita’s, 6405 Branch HillGuinea Pike, 697-9705;www.mamavitas.com. Loveland.

On Stage - ComedyDanny Bevins, 8 p.m., GoBananas, 8410 Market Place,$8-$12. Reservations required.984-9288; www.gobananasco-medy.com. Montgomery.

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

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

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 20Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 272-3700; www.woman-sartclub.com. Mariemont.

Blossom II: Art of Flowers,Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres ArtsCenter, 8400 Blome Road,Second in on-going series ofnational traveling exhibitions ofartworks depicting and in-terpreting flowers of all kinds.Juried exhibition is sponsored by

Susan K. Black Foundation andDavid J. Wagner LLC. Free.Presented by Greenacres Foun-dation. Through May 18. 891-4227; www.green-acres.org.Indian Hill.

Spring Art Show, 8:30 a.m.-4p.m., Children’s Meeting HouseMontessori School, 927 O’Ban-nonville Road, More than 70unique, ceramic masks ondisplay. Masks reflect children’screativity and depict things suchas animals, people, dragons andbutterflies. Masks made andpainted painted by children ingrades 1-6. Family friendly. Free.683-4757. Loveland.

BenefitsNight in White, 7:30-11 p.m.,Krombholz Jewelers, 9399 ShellyLane, Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres,music, freeze model fashionshow, photo booth and silentauction. Benefits The Eight Days& One Hour Foundation’s Ste-phen Morsch Nursing Schol-arship. $15, $10 advance. Pre-sented by Cincy Chic. 891-1930;2012nightinwhite.event-brite.com. Montgomery.

Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., Jewish HospitalMedical Office Building, 4750 E.Galbraith Road, Suite 111. Fif-teen-minute screenings. Costvaries per insurance plan. Fi-nancial assistance available forqualified applicants. Appoint-ment required. Presented byJewish Hospital. 686-3300.Kenwood.

Music - AcousticAcoustik Buca, 7:30 p.m.,deSha’s American Tavern, 11320Montgomery Road, 247-9933.Montgomery.

On Stage - ComedyDanny Bevins, 8 p.m. and 10:30p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12.Reservations required. 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

On Stage - StudentTheater

Into the Woods, 7:30 p.m.,Sycamore High School, 7400Cornell Road, Tony Award-winning musical by StephenSondheim. Main characters inthe musical are from popularfairy tales. $10. Through April21. 686-1770; www.avestheatre-.org. Montgomery.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 21Art & Craft ClassesPoetry & Public Life: Writingas Witness with CarolyneWright, 1:30-4:30 p.m., GrailvilleRetreat and Program Center,932 O’Bannonville Road, WithAmerican Book Award recipient,Carolyne Wright. Wright helpsattendees to reach the greaterhuman community with poeticvoice. $40-$50. Reservationsrequired. 683-2340; www.grail-ville.org. Loveland.

Shadow Box Cards, 1:30-4 p.m.,Stamp Your Art Out, 9685Kenwood Road, Cindy Schneiderdemonstrates. Make three cards,learning how to add a windowframe and valance or a movablepiece to spice up your cards.Bring bone folder, X-Acto knifeand double-sided tape. Ages 18and up. $26. Reservations re-quired. 793-4558. Blue Ash.

Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 272-3700; www.woman-sartclub.com. Mariemont.

Blossom II: Art of Flowers,Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres ArtsCenter, Free. 891-4227;www.green-acres.org. IndianHill.

Cooking ClassesHealthy Cooking Classes,Noon-1:30 p.m., Peachy’s HealthSmart, 7400 Montgomery Road,Peachy Seiden discusses nutri-tion and health while preparingtwo delicious, simple and easymeals. Ages 18 and up. $30.Registration required. ThroughDec. 8. 315-3943; www.pea-chyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.

Exercise ClassesTRX Bootcamp, 9:15-10:15 a.m.,TriHealth Fitness and Health

Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Road,Designed for the intermediateto advanced exerciser. Totalbody workout, bootcamp style.$6-$15. Registration required.985-0900; www.trihealthpavil-ion.com. Montgomery.

ExhibitsExploring History ThroughTextiles, 1-4:30 p.m., GreaterLoveland Historical SocietyMuseum, 201 Riverside Drive,Quilts on display on loan andfrom GLHSM collection. 683-5692; www.lovelandmuseu-m.org. Loveland.

Historic SitesRoss Family Log House Dedi-cation, Noon-5 p.m., MeadePark, 11887 Lebanon Road,Dedication ceremony for two-story log house. Vintage base-ball game with Cincinnati Buck-eyes at 2 p.m. Demonstration byFlying Cloud Academy of Vin-tage Dance 1-2 p.m. Old-fash-ioned children game area andtours of Log House and MeadeHomestead throughout day.Free. Presented by SymmesTownship Historical Society.248-9972; www.symmeshistor-icalsociety.com. Symmes Town-ship.

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

Plant Swap, 11 a.m., MariemontBranch Library, 3810 PocahontasAve., Bring plant cutting anddivisions to share with others.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby Public Library of Cincinnati &Hamilton County. 369-4467;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Mariemont.

Literary - LibrariesDraw the World, 1:30 p.m.,Madeira Branch Library, 7200Miami Ave., Create bag tocelebrate earth day. Children.Free. Presented by Public Libraryof Cincinnati & Hamilton Coun-ty. 369-6028. Madeira.

Music - BluesTempted Souls, 7:30-11:30 p.m.,deSha’s American Tavern, 11320Montgomery Road, Featuringthe Sisters Milligan. Classic soul,R&B, classic rock and blues.Family friendly. Free. 233-7613.Montgomery.

Diamond Jim Dews Band, 9p.m.-midnight, Paxton’s Grill,126 W. Loveland Ave., Free.583-1717. Loveland.

On Stage - ComedyDanny Bevins, 8 p.m. and 10:30p.m., Go Bananas, $8-$12.Reservations required. 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

On Stage - StudentTheater

Into the Woods, 7:30 p.m.,Sycamore High School, $10.686-1770; www.avestheatre.org.Montgomery.

RecreationParents Night Out: SpringCarnival, 5-9 p.m., TriHealth

Fitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road, For ages 2 and up.Face painting, cornhole, jug-gling, special themed relayraces, obstacle courses andanimals from Hamilton CountyPark District. $25-$30; $10 forsecond child. Registration re-quired. 985-0900; www.tri-healthpavilion.com. Montgo-mery.

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

March for Babies Zumbathon,10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hartzell UnitedMethodist Church, 8999 Apple-wood Drive, Raffle prizes, funand exercise. Benefits March ofDimes. $15. Presented by Zum-ba.Sandi. 325-7063. Blue Ash.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 272-3700; www.woman-sartclub.com. Mariemont.

Blossom II: Art of Flowers,Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres ArtsCenter, Free. 891-4227;www.green-acres.org. IndianHill.

BenefitsBig Tab Drop, Noon-4 p.m.,Kenwood Towne Centre, 7875Montgomery Road, Parking Lot.Bring pop tabs (or whole cans)and join Ronald McDonald andfriends for an afternoon ofcornhole, Plinko, ring toss,tic-tac-toe, putt-n-win andmore. With Laura Powell fromQ102, Cincinnati Circus StiltWalker and the Bucket Boyzconcert. Benefits Ronald Mc-Donald House Charities ofGreater Cincinnati. Free admis-sion. Presented by RonaldMcDonald House Charities ofGreater Cincinnati. 636-7642;rmhcincinnati.org. Kenwood.

2012 Celebration: BuildingHope, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Oasis GolfClub and Conference Center,902 Loveland-Miamiville Road,Dinner, artwork by CharlieHarper and John Ruthven, wineand chocolate baskets andmore. Benefits Inter ParishMinistry. $45. Presented by InterParish Ministry. 561-3932;www.interparish.org. Loveland.

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

Health / WellnessNational Walking Challenge:Steppin’ Out for a Lifetime, 9a.m.-5 p.m., TriHealth Fitnessand Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeif-fer Road, Runs through April 28.Kick off Medical Fitness Week.TriHealth Pavilion competesnationally against other MFAClubs. During the week, allparticipants wear pedometerand track how many steps a dayare being achieved. At endweek, participants report totalnumber of steps. Free. Regis-tration required. 985-0900;www.trihealthpavilion.com.Montgomery.

Music - ClassicalChiaroscuro Trio Concert,3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul CommunityUnited Methodist Church, 8221Miami Road, Sanctuary. Vocalist,violist and pianist. Concertemphasizing new music createdfor instrumentation. Free.891-8181. Madeira.

On Stage - ComedyDanny Bevins, 8 p.m., GoBananas, $8-$12. Reservationsrequired. 984-9288; www.goba-nanascomedy.com. Montgo-mery.

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

Runs/WalksRun for the Lions, 8:30 a.m.,Ursuline Academy, 5535 PfeifferRoad, A flat course for runnersand walkers of all ages withchildren in strollers. Breakfastprovided by First Watch andVonderhaar Catering. Mass isoptional 7:30 a.m. Family friend-ly. Benefits Ursuline Academy ofCincinnati. $30, $20 students;before April 18: $25, $15. Regis-tration required. 791-5794;www.getmeregistered.com.Blue Ash.

Special EventsCommunity-Wide Yom Hash-oah Commemoration, 2 p.m.,Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road,Candle lighting, prayer andprogram that remembers thelives lost during the Holocaustand honors the lives saved.Sigmund Rolat will discuss hispersonal experiences during theHolocaust. Free. 761-7500;www.jointhej.org. AmberleyVillage.

MONDAY, APRIL 23Clubs & OrganizationsCincinnati Toastmasters ClubNo. 472 Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m.,St. Paul Community UnitedMethodist Church, 8221 MiamiRoad, Public speaking andleadership skills meeting. Familyfriendly. Free. Presented byCincinnati Toastmasters Club No.472. Through June 25. 351-5005;cincinnati.toastmastersclubs.org.Madeira.

Karaoke and Open MicAcoustic Open Mic, 7-10 p.m.,Shady O’Grady’s Pub, 9443Loveland-Madeira Road, Hostedby Bob Cushing. 791-2753.Symmes Township.

RecreationPickup Basketball, 10:30 a.m.-noon, TriHealth Fitness andHealth Pavilion, $15, free mem-

bers. 985-0900; www.trihealth-pavilion.com. Montgomery.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., WalgreensLoveland, 6385 Branch HillGuinea Pike, Fifteen-minutescreening. Cost varies per insur-ance plan. Financial assistanceavailable for qualified appli-cants. Appointment required.Presented by Jewish Hospital.686-3300; www.jewishhospital-cincinnati.com. Loveland.

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25Cooking ClassesKid’s Healthy Cooking Classes,4-6 p.m., Peachy’s Health Smart,7400 Montgomery Road, PeachySeiden, registered dietitian andnutrition science instructor,teaches children to be morehealth conscious by encouragingthem to make healthy foodchoices and teaching them howto prepare and cook nutrient-dense meals. Ages 11-14. $40.Registration required. 315-3943;www.peachyshealthsmart.com.Silverton.

LecturesTown Hall Lecture Series, 11a.m.-noon, Montgomery Assem-bly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road,Jeffrey Toobin: Inside the SecretWorld of the Supreme Court.Senior analyst for "CNN World-wide," staff writer for the NewYorker and best-selling authorof "The Nine: Inside the SecretWorld of the Supreme Court."$40. Presented by MontgomeryWoman’s Club Inc. 684-1632;www.eventbrite.com/event/1646686283. Montgo-mery.

Town Hall Lecture Series, 8-9p.m., Sycamore Junior HighSchool, 5757 Cooper Road,Jeffrey Toobin: Inside the SecretWorld of the Supreme Court.Senior analyst for "CNN World-wide," staff writer for the NewYorker and best-selling authorof "The Nine: Inside the SecretWorld of the Supreme Court."$40. Presented by MontgomeryWoman’s Club Inc. 684-1632;www.eventbrite.com/event/1646686283. Montgo-mery.

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

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

UC Blue Ash College is joining with The Center for Holocaust Humanity Education to present “Stories from theHolocaust,” featuring four personal stories from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in the Muntz Hall theater on thecollege campus, 9555 Plainfield Road. A reception will immediately follow in the college library. Featured speakersinclude: Holocaust survivor Werner Coppel; liberator Lt. Saul Marmer; and second generation witnesses Ray Warren andSandy Kaltman. The event, which is free and open to the public. For more information, visitwww.ucblueash.edu/history/european_studies or email Dr. Krista Sigler at [email protected]. Pictured is Holocaustsurvivor Werner Coppel in a part of the Mapping our Tears exhibit called “The Attic,” which contains various artifacts andtestimonies of local Holocaust survivors, at The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, 8401 Montgomery Road.AMIE DWORECKI/THE ENQUIRER

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APRIL 18, 2012 • NORTHEAST SUBURBAN LIFE • B3LIFE

LEGAL NOTICEThe following storageunits from StrongholdSelf-Storage will besold at public auctionby Don Bates Auc-tioneers, at 6963 E.Kemper Rd. Cincin-nati, OH 45249 onTuesday April 24,2012 at 11:30 A.M. &will continue until allunits are sold: Unit#F0016, Joe Bonner,8914 Summit Ave.,Cincinnati, OH45242. 1001697997

PUBLIC HEARINGSYMMES TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALSNotice is hereby given that a public hear-ing will be held by the Symmes TownshipBoard of Zoning Appeals on Monday, May7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose ofhearing an Appeal (#2012-06) filed by ap-pellant, Ronald Dorsey, 9633 SymbolaDrive (45140) from Notice of Refusal for azoning certificate for the construction of asix (6) foot privacy fence to be located inthe side yard of a corner lot for the proper-ty located at 9633 Symbola Drive . Thishearing will be held at Township Admin.Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road. Plansare on file and open for public inspection.Brian ElliffTownship Zoning Inspector 699171

PUBLIC HEARINGSYMMES TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALSNotice is hereby given that a public hear-ing will be held by the Symmes TownshipBoard of Zoning Appeals on Monday, May7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose ofhearing Case (#2012-05) filed by MichaelSchuster Associates, 316 W. Fourth Street(45202), appellant, for the construction ofan extension to the approved canopy onthe east side of the building addition, withassociated removal of one approved lightpole and for the erection of a larger thanpermitted temporary construction sign atthe corner of Montgomery Road and Ma-son Road. . The subject property, 11800Mason Road (45249) is presently zoned"A" Residence. A church is permitted in aResidential District as a "Conditional Use".This hearing will be held at Township Ad-min. Bldg., 9323 Union Cemetery Road.Plans are on file and open for public in-spection. Brian Elliff, Township Zoning In-spector 1699176

CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIONOTICE OF DEMOLITION BY

GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONPursuant to Section 1711.86 of the City ofBlue Ash, Ohio Code of Ordinances andthe Blue Ash City Manager’s March 29,2012 Decision, please take notice that theproperty located at 4463 Ellman Avenue,Blue Ash, Ohio (Parcel ID No. 612-0060-0080-00) has been declared to be unfit forhuman occupancy under the City of BlueAsh, Ohio Code of Ordinances. Therefore,pursuant to the City Manager’s Decisionand in the interest of public safety, health,and welfare, the City of Blue Ash, Ohio willdemolish the property located at 4463Ellman Avenue, Blue Ash, Ohio by govern-mental action on May 15, 2012 at 9:00a.m.Please take notice that any and all proper-ty, personal or otherwise, located on or in-side of 4463 Ellman Avenue, Blue Ash,Ohio must be removed prior to May 14,2012 at 9:00 a.m. or it will be consideredabandoned.

David M. WaltzCity Manager

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Call Community Classified513.242.4000

Nolting-Spaulding

Rebecca Spaulding andRod Nolting were marriedon January 23, 2012 atthe Abiding Grace Chapelin Gatlinburg, TN. Rebec-ca graduated from Frank-lin High School and Sin-clair College. She is cur-rently employed byColdwell Banker. Rodgraduated from DixieHigh School and is cur-rently employed byAdams Heating and AirCondition.The couple willmake their home in Liber-ty Township, OH

If someone would askwhat my dream job is, I’dhave to say I have two inmind.

Onewould beworkingwith ChrisKimball inthe Cook’sCountrytest kitch-en. I’d getpaid tocook to myheart’scontent,

with the best kitchenequipment available, andmistakes would occurduring paid time. I reallyenjoy the heirloom reci-pes that Cook’s Countryperfects.

The other would beworking with FrankFarmer Loomis, our ownantique expert who isinternationally known.Frank and I did a TV showa long while back and thetheme was a tea party. Imade tea party treats andteas, and Frank gave hisexpert opinion on thechina and silver service Iused.I like things connect-ed with history, and an-tique china, furniture, andcookbooks all fill the bill.

In fact, the recipe I’msharing today for theNetherland Salad hasquite a history. It datesback over 50 years and it’s

from the Netherland Pla-za, now the CincinnatiNetherland. This is fromFern Storer’s wonderfulcookbook “Recipes Re-membered.” Fern was thepopular food editor of thePost, and my mom used tolove reading her column.Fern’s book was publishedin 1989 and reader PaulineDunn was one of the peo-ple who helped edit andtype the recipes.

Netherland/Mauricesalad

This is “the one andonly original Mauricesalad,” sent to Fern fromMaurice J. Koch, theinsurance agent who soldPeter Mauridon, the one-time maitre d’ of theNetherland Plaza, a pol-icy. The recipe doesn’t saywhat kind of vinegar orpickles to use. I’d tend touse clear vinegar and dillpickles, but you do whatsuits you.

Serves two.Dressing:

Stir together:3 tablespoons ea: real

mayonnaise and olive oil2 tablespoons vinegar1 teaspoon WorcestershireThen add:

1 chopped hard boiled egg1 teaspoon minced chives

Salad:

Combine:3/4 head crisp lettuce,

julienned1/2 cup ea: julienne of

chicken and ham1/3 cup julienne tomatoes,

seeds discarded1 tablespoon chopped pickleTomato quarters and hard

cooked egg slices forgarnish

Toss salad with dress-ing. Put on plates andgarnish.

Asparagus withrainbow peppers

I’ve been making vari-ations of this for a coupleof weeks because we are

still getting asparagusfrom our little patch al-most daily. If you have abit of mint, chop that upand add it to the dressing.I’ll either roast the aspar-agus (toss with a littleolive oil) in a 425 degreeoven just until it starts towrinkle or steam it on topof the stove.

1 bunch asparagus, trimmedand cooked (see above)

Bell pepper, diced: I use twokinds for color

DressingWhisk together:

2-3 tablespoons white winevinegar

1 tablespoon of Dijonmustard

½ cup olive oilHoney, agave syrup or sugar

to taste – not too much

Place asparagus insingle layer and sprinklepeppers on top. Drizzledressing over and letmarinate several hours orovernight.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

Asparagus can helpdetoxify the system, re-duce risk of heart diseaseand birth defects, and hasanti-aging nutrients.

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Blanchard says the billcollector failed to sendhim convincing proof heowed that debt, so hecalled the alleged creditor.“I called Tribute Master-Card Company and theTribute MasterCard Com-pany said, ‘Gerald Blan-chard you have no creditcard through our compa-ny. You’ve never had acredit card through ourcompany’ … I threw thestuff away because Ithought, ‘It’s a scam.’ I getjunk mail all the time,”Blanchard said.

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At this point it’s too latefor Blanchard to fight thegarnishment. Instead, heneeds to get an attorneyand fight the judgmentagainst him from 2009.The first thing he needs todo is get a letter from thecredit card company stat-ing he never had a creditcard and thus never owedit any money. If he winsthe case in court, he’ll getback all his money – andcan get reimbursed for hisattorney fees and courtcosts.

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“After prom providesSycamore juniors and sen-iors a safe and substance-free environment for ourkids to be together to cele-brate this high school mile-stone,” said Fran Bitzer ofBlue Ash, chair of the afterprom committee. She hastwo children in the Syca-more Community Schools.

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After prom will be 12:30a.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, April29, at Sycamore HighSchool.

To volunteer, contactChris Beech at [email protected].

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Sunday worship services are at8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. withprograms for all ages at 9:45a.m.

The church is at 7333 PfeifferRoad, Montgomery; 793-3288,www.ascensionlutheranchurch.com.

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

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Church of theSaviour UnitedMethodistThe children’s choirs will leadworship on April 29. The choirswill present “The Lost Boy...Young Jesus in the Temple” at8:20 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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St. BarnabasEpiscopal ChurchEarth Day Volunteers (Sunday,April 22) needed to work onthe church grounds and at theHamilton County SPCA. Call oremail the church for details.

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

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

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

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

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

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Frank Lerner, 95, of Montgo-mery died April 10.

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siblings Evelyn, Gertrude,Margaret, Betty Jane, Williamand Edward.

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SYCAMORE TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsRebecca Rollfs, 28, 3821 Fox Run,disorderly conduct at 7711Montgomery Road, March 29.

Brandon Dran, 30, 4650 Dune-den Ave., disorderly conduct at7711 Montgomery Road, March29.

Stepfen Donnello, no age given,10271 Kenwood Road, dis-orderly conduct at 7711 Mont-gomery Road, March 24.

Antowe Steele, 24, 2380 Harri-son Ave., theft at 7913 Montgo-mery Road, March 28.

Anthony Hooks, 23, 30 W. CourtStreet, assault at 4777 E. Gal-braith Road, March 27.

Kristine McRay, 39, 690 WindingWay, criminal trespassing atOhio 125 Forest Road, March28.

Jennifer Bonham, 29, 1568 FayRoad, drug abuse instrumentsat 7913 Montgomery Road,March 19.

Jeffrey Hill, 35, 6556 JoellenDrive, theft, obstructing officialbusiness at 7913 MontgomeryRoad, March 19.

Incidents/investigationsBreaking and enteringIpod, currency, medication ofunknown value removed at9001 Montgomery Road, March27.

Reported at 8915 Blue Ash,March 28.

BurglaryResidence entered and items ofunknown value removed at8821 Myrtlewood Ave., March29.

Criminal mischiefReported at 7833 Village Drive,March 28.

Theft

Vehicle removed at 8311 Ken-wood, March 26.

Wallet and contents of un-known value removed at 7875US 22, March 28.

Camera and contents valued at$1,730 removed at 9001 Mont-gomery Road, March 29.

Reported at 5504 GalbraithRoad, March 29.

SYMMES TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsTaking identity of anotherReported at 10526 Stable HandDrive, March 30.

TheftReported at 8912 CypresspointLane, March 31.

Wallet and contents of un-

known value removed at 8961Harper's Point, April 1.

Credit card removed at 12150Mason Road, March 30.

Perfume of unknown valueremoved at 11315 MontgomeryRoad, March 27.

POLICE REPORTS ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Community Press publishes the names of all adults

charged with offenses. The information is a matter ofpublic 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, Lt. Dan Reid, 792-7254» Symmes Township, Lt. Tom Butler, 774-6351 or 683-3444


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