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F or many of our neighbors, giving isn’t what they do during the holidays – it’s how they live year-round. As is our holiday tradition, The Tri-County Press is proud to introduce you to “Neighbors Who Care.” Enjoy the stories, and Happy Holidays! T RI- C OUNTY T RI- C OUNTY PRESS 50¢ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS Your Community Press newspaper serving Evendale, Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale, Wyoming Vol. 28 No. 17 © 2011 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Visitors filled Glendale's Village Square on Wednesday, Dec. 7, for the annual Christmas on the Square. See Photos, B1 How will you remember 2011? From a wet and cold begin- ning to a ... wet and cold ending, 2011looks much the same going out as it did coming in. In between, however, we had our share of laughs and cries, joys and heartbreaks. What will you most remem- ber about 2011? And to what are you looking forward in 2012? E-mail your thoughts to tricountypress @communitypress.com, with “2011 memories” in the subject line. Please include your name, community and a way to contact you. Happy New Year. A world view World history class sopho- mores at Ursuline Academy celebrated the culmination of two quarters of research on the European Renaissance with a Renaissance Festival Dec. 15. The event was an opportunity for the students to demonstrate what they’ve learned about their Renaissance topics to each other, the UA community and others. Visitors had the opportunity to engage in demonstrations, games, sample food, hear music, and other activities that cele- brated the European Renais- sance that teaches something about history. See Schools, A3 Collections In the next few days your Community Press carrier will be stopping by to collect $2.50 for delivery of this month’s Tri- County Press. Your carrier retains half of this amount along with any tip you give to reward good service. This month we’re featuring Tommy Reilly. He attends St. Xavier High School, where he played freshman football in the fall as a defensive lineman. He is also involved in the ski club at St X. He enjoys hanging out with his friends Matt, Cole, Taylor, Nathan, Joey and Michael. When he spends his earnings, he does so on movies and clothes, and to buy gifts for family and friends. For information about our carrier program, call Steve Barra- co, 248-7110. BUGGY-EYED B1 Horse and buggy rides toured the area surrounding the Square. GLENDALE — When Glen- dale children need help, Bev Rieckhoff is there. She's at Glendale Elemen- tary. She's at the library. She's at the police depart- ment, organizing donations and collecting items for fam- ilies in need, to ensure chil- dren get a Thanksgiving meal and a Merry Christmas. Rieckhoff has helped the holiday program grow to doz- ens of families, organizing the contributions and working with Police Chief Dave War- man, who initiated the out- reach. "She's my organizer," War- man said. "Bev stepped up to fill two voids." Rieckhoff also worked to fill back packs for children at Glendale Elemtary, so they could have the proper tools with which to learn. "She's my point person," Warman said, "to find people to donate." Rieckhoff, a longtime resi- dent of Glendale, is retired. "I have time," she said, "and I love children." As a volunteer at Glendale Elementary, she reads with students, plays educational games, and helps the teachers as they call on her. "She takes the time to get to know the children and their families," Glendale Principal Jodi Davidson said. "The stu- dents love to work with her. "She focuses on truly help- ing and serving the students and their families," Davidson said, referring to her work with the police department. "She wants no child to go with- out." "Having a person like Bev to do these things frees me up," the chief said. "Donations are great," he said, "but it takes a point per- son to put it all together." Time spent for the benefit of children By Kelly McBride [email protected] Bev Rieckhoff organizes donations for a holiday gift drive in Glendale. KELLY MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Giving to others is business as usual for Dan Regenold. As the owner of Frame USA, his company donates to a charity each month, and this year, he has pumped up that effort. An initiative he started Fill the Truck has grown from one 18- wheeler of donations to 11 trucks at various locations circling the Interstate 275 loop. He thinks big, and donations follow, helping many families in need. The truck that sat in the Frame USA lot on Northland Boulevard was filled with donations for the Healing Center in Springdale. He chose that charity because of the outreach he witnessed when he toured the center in 2010. "He has been the catalyst and the passion b ehind reaching out," said Judy Gillens, CEO of the Healing Center. "He was over- whelmed by what we were doing, and the need in the community. "I have been so impressed by how he's energized and connect- ed," she said. "He has been so gra- cious and whatever we have ex- pressed as our need, he has in- cluded in his campaign." As a boss, he has set an exam- ple for Chris Olson, the company's digital media coordinator. "Dan exudes many qualities that make him an inspirational leader: integrity, honesty, giving, sharing and more," Olson said. "It is through his leadership that I have grown and learned a great deal, not only within Frame USA, but within my own circles and volunteer work." Regenold has also donated to Princeton City Schools, the dis- trict in which he lives. He sponsors two events for Pasta for Pennies, a campaign to raise money to support research at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Frame USA also designs and prints the tickets and advertise- ments for the Rock 4A Cause con- cert, another Princeton fundrais- er for the Leukemia and Lympho- ma Society. "His team works with our stu- dents who are performing in the concert each year," according to Princeton High School teacher Rebecca Heckman. "Together, they come up with a way to represent the show," she said. "Dan's support through Frame USA is invaluable." The business of giving By Kelly McBride [email protected] For Dan Regenold, third from right, donating to charities is business as usual at Frame USA. PROVIDED SHARONVILLE — Outreach is sacred at Freedom Church. The congregation, which moved into the Church in the Woods on Cornell Road in the fall, is involved in the community wherever the need is greatest. That's how pastor Rob White leads the church. It's a practical approach that has spiritual benefits. Freedom Church participates in community events that give to others, such as SharonFest, a citywide festival that benefits charities. "They give back to our com- munity, support community events, and reach out to other areas of our country and abroad to help those in need of medical and spiritual support," Sharon- ville City Councilwoman Vicki Hoppe said. Mayor Virgil Lovitt com- mended the church, just two years in Sharonville, for its com- munity outreach. Even during the chaos of the holiday season, they offered re- spite to community members. "They gave free babysitting so people could go shopping," Lovitt said. "They immediately got in- volved in the community. "You have to admire a group that has that type of community spirit." "From the religious, or spiritu- Freedom Church lives the faith By Kelly McBride [email protected] Freedom Church's annual festival includes face painting among other activities. THANKS TO FREEDOM CHURCH See FREEDOM, Page A2

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theydoduringtheholidays–it’showthey liveyear-round. Asisourholidaytradition,TheTri-County Pressisproudtointroduceyouto“Neighbors WhoCare.” Enjoythestories,andHappyHolidays! 50¢ Horseandbuggyridestoured theareasurroundingthe Square. VisitorsfilledGlendale's VillageSquareonWednesday, Dec.7,fortheannualChristmas ontheSquare. SeePhotos,B1 FreedomChurch'sannualfestivalincludesfacepaintingamongother activities. THANKSTOFREEDOMCHURCH SeeFREEDOM,PageA2 ByKellyMcBride ByKellyMcBride

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For many of our neighbors, giving isn’t whatthey do during the holidays – it’s how they

live year-round.As is our holiday tradition, The Tri-County

Press is proud to introduce you to “NeighborsWho Care.”

Enjoy the stories, and Happy Holidays!

TRI-COUNTYTRI-COUNTYPRESS 50¢

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Your Community Press newspaperserving Evendale, Glendale,Sharonville, Springdale, Wyoming

Vol. 28 No. 17© 2011 The Community Press

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Visitors filled Glendale'sVillage Square on Wednesday,Dec. 7, for the annual Christmason the Square.

See Photos, B1

How will youremember 2011?

From a wet and cold begin-ning to a ... wet and cold ending,2011 looks much the same goingout as it did coming in.

In between, however, we hadour share of laughs and cries,joys and heartbreaks.

What will you most remem-ber about 2011? And to what areyou looking forward in 2012?

E-mail your thoughts [email protected], with“2011 memories” in the subjectline. Please include your name,community and a way to contactyou.

Happy New Year.

A world viewWorld history class sopho-

mores at Ursuline Academycelebrated the culmination oftwo quarters of research on theEuropean Renaissance with aRenaissance Festival Dec. 15. Theevent was an opportunity for thestudents to demonstrate whatthey’ve learned about theirRenaissance topics to each other,the UA community and others.Visitors had the opportunity toengage in demonstrations,games, sample food, hear music,and other activities that cele-brated the European Renais-sance that teaches somethingabout history.

See Schools, A3

CollectionsIn the next few days your

Community Press carrier will bestopping by to collect $2.50 fordelivery of this month’s Tri-County Press. Your carrier retainshalf of this amount along withany tip you give to reward goodservice.

This month we’re featuringTommy Reilly. He attends St.Xavier High School, where heplayed freshman football in thefall as a defensive lineman. He isalso involved in the ski club at StX. He enjoys hanging out withhis friends Matt, Cole, Taylor,Nathan, Joey and Michael. Whenhe spends his earnings, he doesso on movies and clothes, and tobuy gifts for family and friends.

For information about ourcarrier program, call Steve Barra-co, 248-7110.

BUGGY-EYED B1

Horse and buggy rides touredthe area surrounding theSquare.

GLENDALE — When Glen-dale children need help, BevRieckhoff is there.

She's at Glendale Elemen-tary.

She's at the library.She's at the police depart-

ment, organizing donationsand collecting items for fam-ilies in need, to ensure chil-dren get a Thanksgiving mealand a Merry Christmas.

Rieckhoff has helped theholiday program grow to doz-ens of families, organizing thecontributions and workingwith Police Chief Dave War-man, who initiated the out-reach.

"She's my organizer," War-man said. "Bev stepped up tofill two voids."

Rieckhoff also worked tofill back packs for children atGlendale Elemtary, so theycould have the proper toolswith which to learn.

"She's my point person,"Warman said, "to find people todonate."

Rieckhoff, a longtime resi-dent of Glendale, is retired.

"I have time," she said, "andI love children."

As a volunteer at GlendaleElementary, she reads withstudents, plays educationalgames, and helps the teachersas they call on her.

"She takes the time to get toknow the children and theirfamilies," Glendale PrincipalJodi Davidson said. "The stu-dents love to work with her.

"She focuses on truly help-ing and serving the studentsand their families," Davidsonsaid, referring to her workwith the police department."She wants no child to go with-out."

"Having a person like Bevto do these things frees me up,"the chief said.

"Donations are great," hesaid, "but it takes a point per-son to put it all together."

Time spentfor thebenefit ofchildrenBy Kelly [email protected]

Bev Rieckhoff organizesdonations for a holiday giftdrive in Glendale. KELLY

MCBRIDE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Giving to others is business asusual for Dan Regenold.

As the owner of Frame USA,his company donates to a charityeach month, and this year, he haspumped up that effort.

An initiative he started Fill theTruck has grown from one 18-wheeler of donations to 11 trucksat various locations circling theInterstate 275 loop.

He thinks big, and donationsfollow, helping many families inneed.

The truck that sat in the FrameUSA lot on Northland Boulevardwas filled with donations for theHealing Center in Springdale.

He chose that charity becauseof the outreach he witnessedwhen he toured the center in 2010.

"He has been the catalyst andthe passion b ehind reaching out,"said Judy Gillens, CEO of theHealing Center. "He was over-whelmed by what we were doing,and the need in the community.

"I have been so impressed byhow he's energized and connect-ed," she said. "He has been so gra-cious and whatever we have ex-pressed as our need, he has in-cluded in his campaign."

As a boss, he has set an exam-pleforChrisOlson, thecompany'sdigital media coordinator.

"Dan exudes many qualitiesthat make him an inspirationalleader: integrity, honesty, giving,sharing and more," Olson said.

"It is through his leadershipthat I have grown and learned agreat deal, not only within FrameUSA, but within my own circlesand volunteer work."

Regenold has also donated toPrinceton City Schools, the dis-trict in which he lives.

He sponsors two events forPasta for Pennies, a campaign toraise money to support researchat the Leukemia and LymphomaSociety.

Frame USA also designs andprints the tickets and advertise-ments for the Rock 4A Cause con-cert, another Princeton fundrais-er for the Leukemia and Lympho-ma Society.

"His team works with our stu-dents who are performing in theconcert each year," according toPrinceton High School teacherRebecca Heckman.

"Together, they come up with away to represent the show," shesaid.

"Dan's support through FrameUSA is invaluable."

The business of givingBy Kelly [email protected]

For Dan Regenold, third from right, donating to charities is business as usual at Frame USA. PROVIDED

SHARONVILLE — Outreach issacred at Freedom Church.

The congregation, whichmoved into the Church in theWoods on Cornell Road in the fall,is involved in the communitywherever the need is greatest.

That's how pastor Rob Whiteleads the church.

It's a practical approach thathas spiritual benefits.

Freedom Church participatesin community events that give toothers, such as SharonFest, acitywide festival that benefitscharities.

"They give back to our com-munity, support communityevents, and reach out to otherareas of our country and abroadto help those in need of medicaland spiritual support," Sharon-ville City Councilwoman VickiHoppe said.

Mayor Virgil Lovitt com-

mended the church, just twoyears in Sharonville, for its com-munity outreach.

Even during the chaos of theholiday season, they offered re-spite to community members.

"They gave free babysitting sopeople could go shopping," Lovitt

said. "They immediately got in-volved in the community.

"You have to admire a groupthat has that type of communityspirit."

"From the religious, or spiritu-

Freedom Church lives the faithBy Kelly [email protected]

Freedom Church's annual festival includes face painting among otheractivities. THANKS TO FREEDOM CHURCH

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al aspect, we do it becauseof Jesus Christ, and ourlove for him," White said.

"Love your neighbor asyourself," he said. "We'vetaken that concept at ourchurch, which is nonde-nominational.

"This is not about reli-gion," White said. "It's aboutrelationships, and any rela-tionship takes work.

"We try to meet people'sneeds."

That includes medicalneeds, through thechurch's medical Samari-tan program.

With Dr. Dennis Hum-phries leading the effort, agroup of nurses and othervolunteers offer free rou-

tine exams once a month lo-cally, and travel to remoteareas within several hours'drive to help those with lit-tle or no access to medicalcare.

Gary Howard, who livesin Springdale and owns abusiness in Sharonville, isone of the medical Samari-tan volunteers.

"It was being around hisinfluence, and those whowere like-minded in giv-ing," Howard said of his de-

cision to join the team."I always saw him giving

back to others, as a medicalpractitioner to the under-privileged communities.

"He expected nothing,except being able to helppeople, and share his asso-ciation with the Lord,"Howard said. "Because ofDoc's and Pastor Rob's atti-tude, and people seeinghow they lived, that fil-tered down through therest of our congregation."

Humphries, who recent-ly retired from his generalmedicine practice inSpringdale, said his deci-sion to offer free medicalcare was a natural out-growth of his professionand outlook on life.

"As a physician, most ofus are aware that we have alifestyle that is a step abovethe average guy," he said. "Ichose to give back by hold-ing free medical clinics.

"That's the way I've beenprogrammed.

"We not only give to thecommunity," Humphriessaid of the outreach atFreedom Church, "we giveto ourselves."

FreedomContinued from Page A1

Pastor RobWhitebaptizes anew memberof theFreedomChurch.THANKS TO

FREEDOM

CHURCH

GLENDALE — Villageofficials are remindingresidents that trash pickwill change with the newyear.

Beginning Jan. 2, trashwill be picked up at thecurb.

Residents must placetheir garbage containersas they do with recycling

bins as part of a cost-cut-ting move that will savethe village $72,000 a year.

"This change has beendriven by the economy,"Mayor-elect Ralph Hoopsaid.

This past year, in 2011,our budget was in deficit,"he said. "Next year, we willlose $200,000 in revenue.

"We will recover$72,000 if we eliminaterear-door pickup," he said

of the change.Those who want to con-

tinue with rear-door gar-bage pick up can contractwith Rumpke for $32 amonth.

Village AdministratorLoretta Rokey said thoseresidents can call her of-fice at 771-7200 to arrangefor this service.

They will be billed di-rectly by Rumpke, for $96each quarter.

Contract moves Glendaletrash pickup to curbBy Kelly [email protected]

WYOMING — Milfordschools will share its foodservice director with Wyo-ming schools as part of aneffort to increase sharedservices among school dis-tricts.

Milford SuperintendentBob Farrell told schoolboard members Dec. 15that the district alreadyprovides food services forseveral parochial schools,including St. Andrew andSt. Elizabeth Ann Setonschools.

Under the agreementwith Wyoming, 24 percentof the salary of Milfordfood service director Ger-ry Levy will be paid byWyoming from Jan. 1through July 31 of the cur-rent school year.

Wyoming confirmedthat Levy will be paid a sal-ary that won’t exceed$17,000, as well as an addi-tional $300 per month for

travel ex-penses, ac-cording toPublic In-formationOfficer Ma-ry Killen.

Levywill remaina Milford

employee, with the other76 percent of her salary be-ing paid by Milfordschools.

Farrell said the splitwas based on the differ-ence in total student en-rollment between Milfordand Wyoming.

He said more and moreschool districts are lookingfor ways to share servicesas a way to save money.

“I think it’s worth try-ing,” Farrell said.

He said the job sharingwould be a pilot projectthat the district can get outof with a 90-day notice.

Killen said the agree-ment with Milford was oneway for the Wyoming

school district to keep ex-penditures at a minimum,without impacting ser-vices.

Board Member Debo-rah Marques said she hadsome questions aboutwhether the agreementwould be beneficial to Mil-ford when factors such asdriving between the twoschool districts are consid-ered.

“Since it’s only throughthe end of the year, we canlook at it as a pilot,” shesaid. “It needs to be moni-tored closely.”

Farrell said OperationsDirector Jeff Johnsonwould be monitoring theprogram.

“Let’s set up the mea-surements to see if itworks,” Board MemberGary Knepp said.

The board unanimouslyapproved trying the planthrough June.

“I think it’s worth a try,”Board Member DavidYockey said.

Wyoming, Milford schools toshare food service director

Farrell

By John [email protected]

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SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

TRI-COUNTYPRESSEditor: Dick Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

World history class sopho-mores at Ursuline Academy cele-brated the culmination of twoquarters of research on the Euro-pean Renaissance with a Renais-sance Festival Dec. 15.

The event was an opportunityfor the students to demonstratewhat they’ve learned about theirRenaissance topics to each other,the UA community and others.Visitors had the opportunity toengage in demonstrations,games, sample food, hear music,and other activities that celebrat-ed the European Renaissancethat teaches something about his-

tory."The Renaissance Festival is

the culmination of an entire se-mester’s worth of research on theEuropean Renaissance by theworld history sophomores,” saidsocial studies teacher ElizabethGromada. “The students spentthe 1st quarter researching theirtopic and the second quarter cre-ating a display and interactiveRenaissance experience for theirguests at the festival. The Renais-sance Festival at Ursuline Acad-emy is absolutely a learning op-portunity, but it is also a whole lotof fun. Students present weapons

demonstrations, chain mail fabri-cation, castle construction, Ren-aissance dance steps and goodRenaissance food. The best partis that the whole school communi-ty is invited and gets to share inthe fun," Gromadasaid, addingthat the European Renaissance isthe foundation on which WesternCivilization is built.

"This is a big part of America’sheritage. I’m very pleased theWorld History students have anopportunity to learn about thisera in a fun and interactive man-ner."

Social studies teacher Kelly

Stiles, whose students also par-ticipated in the Festival, said, "theRenaissance Festival is a culmi-nating project where the stu-dents have the opportunity notonly to research and learn aboutan aspect of the Renaissance, butalso to create a presentation andshare it with the Ursuline com-munity. The best way to learn is tobecome the teacher and that’s ex-actly what the students do. Thisproject also gives them a chanceto be creative and have some fun.Our students definitely deservethe credit for making this projectthe success that it is."

UA students host Renaissance Fest

Ursuline world history students who participated in the school's Renaissance Festival, from left: Laura McLaughlin of West Chester Township, ErinGeorge of Mason, Shannon Dowling of Kenwood, Em Meurer of Mason, Emma Meyer of Maineville, Julia Kempf of Glendale, Julie Ivers ofSymmes Township, Katie Polson of Mason and social studies teacher Elizabeth Gromada of Clifton. THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG

St. Xavier High School collect-ed a record amount of food andwill feed more families in needwith its 2011 Canned Food Drivethan it ever has previously.

“It’s been a great year,” saidMatt Kemper (1991), communityservice director. “The kids wereawesome, simply awesome, inthe job they did. We adopted morefamilies than ever before – al-most 500 – and had to go back toagencies twice to get more to addto our original list.

“We’re definitely over 155,000pounds of food and pushing

160,000. … But it crushed the oldrecord of 148,900 we set in 2010.It’s been a banner year.”

In addition to the nearly 500adopted families, St. X’s effortswill stock the shelves of about 20Greater Cincinnati food pantriesand social service agencies – aswell as those in three Appala-chian communities – feeding wellover 2,000 people in need.

Students loaded a semi-truckfull of food for St. Vincent DePaulDec. 9. The canned food drive hasbeen part of the St. Xavier tradi-tion since the 1920s. In the last 10

years alone, the school has col-lected and distributed more thana million pounds of food.

Virtually every student hasbeen involved in drive in one wayor another, whether committinghours to serve as coordinators orsimply going out with classmatesto collect food door to door. Alum-ni also get involved, as do friendsof the school like Shawn Stier-walt, store director of MeijerStore No. 224, whose donationand design expertise led to theCANstruction X made of soupcans on the landing of the school’s

main stairwell.“I think the consistent mes-

sage of the school is we have aheckuva lot of gifts here and wehave a responsibility to sharethat with others,” Kemper said.“That doesn’t just come fromcommunity service; it’s who weare as a school. Academics areimportant, yes. Extracurricularsand sports are important, too. Butso is this kind of thing. We have tobe involved in our communitiesin a positive way if we’re truly go-ing to call ourselves men for oth-ers.”

St. Xavier food drive shatters records

A St. Xavier High School studentwalks past a CANStruction of an Xbuilt with cans donated to theschool's 2011 canned food drive.THANKS TO MARK MOTZ.

SECRETS BETWEEN FRIENDS

Bethany School was treated to a visit from Santa who kindly posedfor photos with the children. Third-grader Mariah Mukasa was gladfor the opportunity to let Santa know what she would like forChristmas. The Santa photos were arranged by Bethany's StudentCouncil, which is coordinated by Kelley Felder. THANKS TO SCOTT BRUCE

SONGS OF THE SEASON

Bethany Singers performed for Christmas on the Square inGlendale, sharing many songs of the season with the large crowd.The performance included a cup stacking demonstration fromsinger and third place in the United States cup stacker,eighth-grader Robert Weatherington and a sign languageaccompaniment to "Silent Night" by fourth-grader Maya Kool.From left are Rakhi Bawa and Jayden Hackworth singing for theaudience. PROVIDED

ing in agriculture.“Who’s Who” is a national pro-

gram that affords colleges theopportunity to recognize seniorsat their campus who have a GPAof 2.75 or better and who havedemonstrated leadership and/orservice to the college and/orcommunity during their enroll-ment.

On campusWilmington College senior

Nicholas V. Huffman of Van Rob-erts Place, Wyoming, recentlywas selected for membershipinto “Who’s Who Among Studentsin American Universities andColleges.”

Huffman, a 2007 graduate ofWyoming High School, is major-

COLLEGE CORNER

WALNUT HILLS — The Na-tional Merit Scholarship Cor-poration recently recognized18 St. Ursula Academy seniorsthis school year for their out-standing results on the PSATexam, taken last October whenthey were juniors.

The recognition includesthree semifinalists, two Na-tional Achievement Scholars,and 13 Commended Students.

The National Merit Semifi-nalists are:

» Corinne Nako of IndianHill

» Mary Tull of Kenwood» Katherine Woebkenberg

of MontgomeryThese seniors are among

16,000 semifinalists who willhave an opportunity to com-pete next spring for 8,300 Mer-it Scholarship awards worth$34-million.

The National AchievementSemifinalist is:

» Kristin Swope of Spring-dale

» Dawn Thomas of Woo-dlawn

These seniors are among1,600 Black American highschool students who now havethe opportunity to compete forapproximately 800 springAchievement Scholarshipawards, worth $2.4-million.

The National Merit Com-mended Students are:

» Madison Andrews of NewRichmond

» Madeline D'Agostino ofAnderson Township.

» Chloe Georgiades ofMount Washington

» Sarah Halmi of PierceTownhip.

» Emma Lancaster of NewRichmond

» Mackenzie Loesing of Nor-wood

» Megan McGrath of Mason» Kelli Miller of Mount

Lookout» Margaret Perme of Mount

Washington» Sophie Rupp of White Oak» Margaret Small of Mount

Lookout» Kerry Ulm of Madeira» Katelyn Vail of Liberty

TownshipAlthough they will not con-

tinue in the 2010 competitionfor National Merit Scholar-ships, the Commended Schol-ars in the National Merit Schol-arship Program placed amongthe top five percent of morethan 1.5 million students whoentered the competition by tak-ing the Preliminary SAT/Na-tional Merit Scholarship quali-fying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

In the past nine years, ap-proximately12 percent of St.Ursula Academy seniors (a to-tal of 172 St. Ursula students)have received recognitionfrom the National Merit, Na-tional Achievement and the Na-tional Hispanic ScholarshipPrograms.

Eighteen atSt. Ursulalauded fortest scores

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SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

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

SHARONVILLE — The Prince-ton High School wrestling teamheaded into winter break comingoff a trip to the Glen SampleCoaches’ Classic in Harrison,Dec. 17-18.

The event should provide keyexperience to many kids on theVikings’ roster, since many arestill adjusting to wresting on thevarsity level, according to headcoach Ty Robbins.

Princeton’s roster at the meetconsisted of one senior, one ju-nior, seven sophomores and one

freshman.“We had some kids that were

out of the tournament because ofinjuries. And we’ve wrestled atough schedule up until now. Ithink the boys have done reallywell. They are just getting used towrestling varsity,” Robbins said.

Sophomore A.J. Kowal turnedin a solid effort at the classic.

Kowal won the 112-poundweight class last season, and fin-ished runner-up at the 126-poundweight class this year.

He earned a 4-3 decision overMoeller’s Tyler Ziegler in thesemis, before losing a 3-2 deci-sion to Dublin’s Ryan Murdock in

the final.“I think A.J. performed well.

He went up against one of thebest kids int he state and only lost3-2. I think he’s on track to haveanother successful season,” Rob-bins said.

The meet also gave sopho-more Brandon Selmon to grow asa competitor.

Selmon, who’s only wrestledfor a year, according to Robbins,earned major decision victoryover Reading’s Xach Telgkamp inthe first round.

Junior Keevin Whipple went2-2 while competing at 106pounds at the meet and is making

up time after missing last season,according to Robbins.

“He just needs experience andhe’s been working hard,” Robbinssaid.

The Vikings will compete inthe holiday classic in Dayton,Dec. 29-30. Robbins is hopeful hissquad will come out of winterbreak having learned somethingfrom the rigors of the early sea-son schedule.

“...Hopefully we’ll be injuryfree and the kids will get betterand we’ll get more points up onthe board,” Robbins said. They’reyoung and their getting experi-ence and we’ll take it from there.”

By Nick [email protected]

Princeton's A.J. Kowal earned afirst-round win over Glen Este'sMichael Stamper at the CoachesClassic, Dec. 17. NICK DUDUKOVICH/THE

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Experience gained for Princeton mat men

with a 69-65 win over Fairfield,Dec. 17. Kelsey Mitchell con-tinued to tear up the competi-tion and went for 31 pointsagainst the Indians. Sophomoreforward Chelsea Mitchell alsocame up big in the win and fin-ished the contest with 16 points.

Boys swimming» Wyoming finished fourth

in the Madeira InvitationalDec. 17.

This week’s MVPPrinceton’s Kelsey Mitchell

takes the honors again thisweek for putting up 31 pointsagainst Fairfield, Dec. 16.

Open gym» La Salle head coach Dan

Fleming will open the Jan. 4

Lancers’ basketball practice toyouth coaches and players thatwant to learn from the veteranhead coach.

The practice will be from 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m at the La Sallegymnasium. For more informa-tion, email [email protected].

Boys basketball» Deion Isham scored 24

points to lead Princeton to a 74-

67 win over Colerain, Dec. 16.The Vikings scored 88 points toNorth Broward Prep’s 74points, Dec. 20. Princeton fol-lowed up with a 74-62 win overFlorida Air Academy, Dec. 21.With the win, the Vikings im-proved to 7-0. The squad re-sumes action against Fairfield,Jan. 3.

Girls basketball» Princeton improved to 7-0

PRESS PREPS HIGHLIGHTS

By Nick [email protected]

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP —Even if there’s not a chill in theair, the ice is always active atThe Sphere in Evendale (for-merly Sports Plus) where theSycamore Aviators skate thistime of year.

Coach Nate Price’s Aves playin the Southwest Ohio HighSchool Hockey League alongwith eight other schools in vari-ous locales between Cincinnatiand Dayton.

"We've had a pretty goodstart," Price said. "We're in thedevelopmental stage of gettinga lot of new players togetherand meshing. We had a prettygood start in the league againstElder, Talawanda and St.X."

Sycamore plays in the Southdivision with Elder and St. Xa-vier here in town, plus Talawan-da from Oxford and Springboro.The North division featuresCenterville, Troy, Alter andBeavercreek.

Prior to tackling the league,Sycamore traveled north toplay some Columbus and Cleve-land-area competition.

"It gave us a lot to work onand improve on," Price said."That gives us a really good pic-ture of where we're at."

Michael Bond is Sycamore’ssenior captain this season, tak-ing command from the graduat-ed Jeffrey Wolkoff.

"He's not only a leader by theway he plays, but by the way hecarries himself," Price said.

Price also looks for experi-enced performances from Co-rey Kandil and Jacob Howell.On offense, new addition Mi-chael Demaio looks promising.

In goal for Sycamore is JakeWocks who could have the netlocked up for the next three sea-sons.

"He's been playing hockeyever sine he could stand," Pricesaid. "He's a sophomore, but avery talented goalie."

In the early portion of theseason, the Aves have had somebright spots. While taking theirlicks and getting some in upnorth, two games have stuck outfor the head coach.

"Our league game against Ta-lawanda," Price said. "It endedup being a tie, 3-3, but I thoughtwe stepped up and played verywell against them. We also beatGahanna in Columbus, 3-2."

Along with their leaguegames, Sycamore will alsosquare off with Moeller, whoplays in the Capital Conference,at some point.

Among the upcoming gamesfor Sycamore is a league con-test at Alter Jan. 20. On Jan. 27,the Aves will host Elder at TheSphere on Reading Road.

Sycamoreskates intoanotherseasonBy Scott [email protected]

Moeller’s Joey Ward, a de-fending state champion, com-pleted a 5-0 run at the two-day,39-team Southwest Ohio Wres-tling Coaches AssociationGlenn Sample Classic by win-ning the 132-pound champion-ship Dec. 17 at Harrison.

The Crusaders, ranked sec-ond statewide, finished atopthe overall standings with267.5 points, outscoring run-ner-up Loveland (176 points)and third-place Mason (159.5).

Wyoming’s Brian Andersonand Asa Palmer were among

the Cowboy participants. At138 pounds, Wyoming’s CorbinGuggenheim won two matchesbefore being ousted by even-

tual champion Joseph Jones ofRoss. Mikey Gonzalez alsowon two matches at 145pounds.

Wyoming matmen compete in ClassicBy Gannett News Service

Goshen's Billy Combs wrestled Wyoming's Brian Anderson during thefirst round of the Coaches' Classic in Harrison, Dec. 17.

Oak Hills' DeJuan Davis (left)attempts to keep Wyoming's AsaPalmer from escaping during their120-pound match at the Coaches'Classic in Harrison, Dec. 17.

ROSELAWN — They are theonly area high school hockeyteam that plays in a league basedan hour and a half up the road.

Seventh-year Moeller headcoach Mike Reeder won’t say it,but logic and research says thebrand of hockey in an area withan NHL franchise is better.Truthfully, the further north youtravel on Ohio’s interstates, thetougher the competition.

Geographically, it’s the samereason better baseball is general-ly played in Florida and othersouthern states.

It’s Moeller’s fourth year inthe Capital Hockey Conferencewhere they share a division withDublin Jerome, Dublin Coffman,St. Charles and Olentangy Liber-ty.OtherteamsincludeUpperAr-lington, Olentangy Orange, Olen-tangy, Thomas Worthington, Ga-hanna Lincoln, Worthington Kil-bourne, St. Francis DeSales,Bishop Watterson and Dublin Sci-oto.

"There's a lot of teams in thatleague and it makes for a lot moreteams potentially in the champi-onship," Reeder said. "We like tothink we're one of them, but it'sgoing to take a few breaks tomake that happen."

The Crusaders still play thearea teams in non-league con-tests and recently hosted GreaterCatholic League Ice Hockey

Night at Cincinnati Gardens.Having a facility modeled afterToronto’s Maple Leaf Gardensthat’s housed pro hockey is a plusfor the program.

As old as the building is, the“hockey barn of bedlam” as for-mer Cyclones announcer TerryFicorelli called it, is arguably oneof the better skating venuesaround.

"Best rink, best barn," Reedersaid. "It's a hockey feel and theboys get a feel for what it wouldbe like to be a pro."

To add historical perspective,former AHL Cincinnati MightyDuck Dwayne Zinger is a Moellerassistant.

High school hockey at Moelleris far from a club or “rec” sport.Most of Reeder’s roster havelaced up the skates and donnedthe gear since their elementarydays.

"Most of the better playershave eight or nine years experi-ence already," Reeder said. "Wedo have a few guys that started ineighth-grade, ninth-grade. Ittakes a little bit longer to make itto the varsity, but eventually theyget there."

This year’s varsity is headedup by assistant captains CalvinFix and Jacob Krugler. Both areseniorgoaltendersandtheyalter-nate games for the Crusaders.

"They are seniors and theyboth could be starters on any oth-er team,"Reeder said. "They giveus a great one-two punch."

Moeller’s defense is headed upby three third-year varsity ju-niors in Alex Burgdorf, QuinnCollison and Nick Meece. SeniorMax Schroeder and juniors JackBrault and Eddie Geiser are arealso key stoppers.

The offense is captained byseniors Dominic Vasalli and AlexLittle. Tyler Ruter Mason Eckley,Zack Bayliff, Alex Armour, ZackLogue, Matt Messina, Mark Dige-ondominic and Max Eichel are allviable options to light the lamp.

"Every one of those guys canput the puck in the net," Reedersaid. "We've got depth. We'vebeen able to hang with every-body."

Already, Moeller has been toLondon, Ontario, played BowlingGreen, and Padua out of Parmaamong others.

"Those are all benchmarkgames, " Reeder said. "The kidshave won some of them, lost someof them, but played well in all ofthem."

It’s a long term strategy andReeder believes his team’s off-ice relationship will eventuallybenefit their on-ice performance.

"They hustle their butts offand they've got courage," Reedersaid. "We just keep getting betterweek by week. Hopefully, by theend of the year, we'll be where wewant to be."

The Gardens stillhas hockeyBy Scott [email protected]

Junior Mason Eckley takes a shot on the goal protected by JacobKrugler at Moeller hockey practice Dec. 14 at Cincinnati Gardens. SCOTT

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Merry Christmas, HappyChanukah.

The Glendale Tea Party wish-es to embrace our neighbors andextend to them a happy andhealthy New Year. We’re stillhere. We’ve taken a coffee break(through the Christmas season).

The Tea Party of Glendalewas formed in the spring of 2010.Its six original members grew to75 that fall and one year later wenow total 150 and growing.

Thanks to the Glendale mem-bers and the members from thesurrounding communities, we

were able to:» donate

$600 to TheHarry WhitingBrown Commu-nity Center fortheir purchaseof new chairs;

» collectedand sent hun-dreds of DVDsto our service

men and women overseas;» campaign and be success-

ful in helping end the estate tax.» helped pass the Ohio Health

Care Freedom Amendment to al-low you to have the ultimatechoice on your own health care.

We started and formed Em-powerU a Free ConservativeUniversity that hosted 40 semi-nars in 2011 on ways for peopleto make sure their governmentsare fiscally responsible and helpthem to limit the size of all gov-ernment. More than 2,000 peo-ple attended these sessions.

We’ve had, and will continueto have, representatives of stateand federal officials, who repre-sent us all, speak to our commu-

nity. The following are the com-munity leaders who have cometo Glendale to speak: State Rep.Connie Pillich, U.S. Rep. SteveChabot, State Sen. Bill Seitz,Hamilton County CommissionerChris Monzel and State SchoolBoard President Debe Terhar.

The Tea Party sponsored theGlendale mayoral debate. We in-troduced the two new Glendalecouncil members, Will Kridlerand Dave Schmidt, to the gather-ing. The group that attended thedebate were able to meet, andquestion, the new Glendale trea-

surer, John Earls.2011 was a busy year, and

when we pick our coffee cupsup, 2012 will be an even busier.

Keep those cards and letterscoming and remember you, byvirtue of your vote, will make adifference.

For more information andThe Tea Party 2011events pleasevisit www.glendaleohioteapar-ty.org

Joe D'Amato is a member of theGlendale Ohio Tea Party.

Joe D’AmatoCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Tea Party makes presence known in Glendale

Many business people in thiscountry are nervous. If they lookat the recent past, they see devas-tation. If they look to the near fu-ture, they see uncertainty.

They hate that.Successful businesses are

very good at managing their cashflow. Companies want to be pre-pared, as best they can, for whatmight happen next. So they watchtheir cash reserves, knowing thatmight be the lifeboat that willkeep them from sinking if condi-tions turn bad.

Recently, I participated in aroundtable discussion on theeconomy with a half-dozen peoplewho worry about payrolls andwhat gremlin or opportunitymight be waiting around the cor-ner.

Theyaresuc-cessful CEOs,allof themwom-en, and all ofthem concernedabout the fu-ture. Their busi-nesses are quitediverse: hightech, insurance,health care, en-ergy, and data.

Their concerns are about a ris-ing tide of government regula-tions that change the rules andmake planning for the futurenearly impossible.

The U.S. Small Business Ad-ministration estimates that feder-al regulations cost the economy$1.75 trillion annually.

Over the first two years of

President Obama’s term, execu-tive branch agencies have pub-lished 112 regulations that wouldhave an economic impact of atleast $100 million annually. That’sjust the beginning.

The Dodd-Frank Wall StreetReform and Consumer ProtectionAct requires or authorizes hun-dreds of new rules, and it has beenestimated that implementingObamacare will lead to the pro-duction of 10,000 pages of newregulations.

While the economic impact ofall of these rules and regulationswill differ, the cumulative effectwill add to overall costs of com-plying with federal regulations.

In an effort to ease the regula-tory burden on our nation’s jobcreators, the House recently

passed the REINS Act, whichstands for Regulations from theExecutive in Need of Scrutiny.This bill would require Congressto vote to approve new regula-tionsthatwouldhaveaneconomicimpact of $100 million or more.

I was proud to co-sponsor thebill.

Congress does not create jobsor economic growth. We can how-ever, work to create an environ-ment that encourages thosethings.

After my afternoon with thewomen CEOs, I am more con-vinced than ever that passage ofthe REINS act is a step in the rightdirection.

U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt representsOhio’s 2nd Congressional District.

Bill helps businesses mired in regulations

Jean SchmidtCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Dec. 7 questionsBeginning Jan. 1, it will be il-

legal to sell 100-watt incandes-cent light bulbs in the UnitedStates. Are you happy about theban? Are you stocking up? Doyou prefer the incandescentbulbs or the LED bulbs?

“If were going to bring Amer-ica back to greatness, thenwe've got to tackle both govern-ment over-regulation and ener-gy inefficiency. Drunk withpower, the monster we createdin Washington, D.C., seems de-termined to control our behav-iors and lifestyle with morelaws. On the other hand, we havepersonally installed many LEDsand fluorescents throughoutour house. They work well atcutting the money outflow toDuke Energy. This fall, we alsoinstalled new energy-efficientvents on our clothes dryer andkitchen exhaust fan. But Iwouldn't advocate passing lawsto require everyone to do that.Using energy wisely and effi-ciently is important. But it'swrong to achieve it through aloss of liberty. Airline travelmay have achieved security, butlook at what we've lost in conve-nience and privacy.”

John Telintelo

Dec. 21 questionShould the annual basketball

game between the University ofCincinnati and Xavier Universitybe discontinued after this year’sgame ended in a brawl? Why orwhy not?

“Overreaction n. - To reactwith unnecessary or inappropri-ate force, emotional display, orviolence. There is no reason forthe administration to mirror thebehavior of the play-ers.....'nough said.”

A.P.

“What would canceling thegame teach the student athletesrepresenting these two schools?That when the going gets tough,you quit? Dealing with conflictis a very real part of life and avery valuable lesson. Learnfrom your mistakes and do itbetter next time.”

B.P.

CH@TROOM

NEXT QUESTIONDo you “celebrate” NewYear’s Eve or New Year’s Day,or is each “just anotherday?” What is your favoriteNew Year’s Eve/New Year’sDay memory?

Every week we ask readers aquestion they can reply to viaemail. Send your answers [email protected] Chatroom in the subjectline.

If you want to meet efferves-cence personified, come to Gab-by’s Cafe in Wyoming.

Everyone working there isfriendly, but I had the good for-tune to interview waitress Patri-cia Arwood. Patricia embodieseverything that owner Dino DiS-tasi has to offer in the way ofgood service. When he walks

through the res-taurant, hestops toschmooze withthe diners andmake sure ev-erything is totheir satisfac-tion.

Just like Di-no, Patricia re-membersnames and

faces, and has a cheery greetingfor everyone.

“I love working here, and wehave really good food,” she said.

Dino introduced me to the car-rot cake made by his wife, MaryAnn, a pastry chef extraordi-naire. The cake was so moist andrich, that I had to give Dino a hugand finish it at home.

Patricia lives in Cheviot now,but used to be a Valley girl resid-ing in the Wyoming area. She isgetting married next month, andhas been working at Gabby’s forthree years. Her ring is gor-geous. Adopted at age 7, Patriciahas 14 siblings and stays in touchwith her biological mother.

Beneath that sunny exteriorlies pain.

“My 12-year-old granddaugh-ter, Emily McKinney, has a rareform of brain cancer, anaplasticastroblastoma. It is very aggres-sive; you can watch it multiplyunder a microscope. There areonly about 40 known cases. I wishpeople would give more to cancerresearch, because it’s certainlynot cheap. There are so many pe-diatric cancers that I never heardof before, but that people should

be more aware of. This form doesnot get much funding, maybe be-cause there are so few cases.There is no cure and no one hasever survived. I say Emily will bethe first. Right now she is OK, butmust have MRIs every threemonths for the rest of her life.”

Although there are supportgroups for those who have lostloved ones, Patricia is unable tofind one for what she is enduring.She went through a lot of guilt be-cause she is a cancer survivorand OK now, but her granddaugh-ter is ill.

“Tears still come at times, butI have better coping skills. I knowthrough experience that cancercan be licked. I have a guardianangel; I believe with all my heartthat he has his hands in it,” she

said.An avid “Waltons” fan, Patri-

cia said the show makes her feelgood.

Patricia began waiting tablesat Frisch’s at age 16. A formernurse’s aide in the dementiaward, she formed a special bondwith her patients, but had to giveit up after so many years. Thepain of their dying was hard totake.

Until the wedding, immediatefamily consists of a daughterwhom Patricia calls “a very goodMom,” five grandchildren, a son-in-law and a cat and dog that sherescued.

“I’ve always gotten them thatway. The SPCA will not adopt outa black cat around Halloween be-cause people get them and kill

them,” she said.Black dogs are the least adopt-

ed. She doesn’t know why, butboth her cat and dog are blackand she loves them.

Join me in prayer for Emily’srecovery, and if you have hair atleast nine inches long, considerdonating it to Locks of Love. Theymake wigs for children who havelost their hair to cancer. Patri-cia’s fiancé is letting his hairgrow so that he can contribute,and Patricia shaved her head awhile ago.

Evelyn Perkins writes a regularcolumn about people and events inthe Tri-County Press area. Senditems for her column to 10127 Ches-ter Road, Woodlawn, 45215, or callher directly at 772-7379.

Trip to Gabby’s worth the wait(ress)

Evelyn PerkinsCOMMUNITY PRESSCOLUMNIST

Outgoing Patricia Arwood holds a menu at her station in Gabby's Cafe. EVELYN PERKINS/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

LIFELIFE PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES

TRI-COUNTYPRESS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011

Visitors filled Glendale's Vil-lage Square on Wednesday, Dec.7, for the annual Christmas on theSquare.

Visitors could take a horse andbuggy ride, shop and enjoy foodand drink during the event thatbrings Santa Claus every year.

He arrived on a fire truck, afterlanding with his reindeer in anearby field. St. Nick handed outcandy canes and hugs, then re-turned to the North Pole.

Kelly McBride/The CommunityPress

Glendale square filled withholiday cheer

Andrew Engelhardt, 3, of Fairfield Township, takes his seat as a fire captain in the fire engine thatbrought Santa to Glendale's Village Square.

An anonymous donor provided a merry-go-round for children duringGlendale's holiday festival.

Temperatures in the 30s brought visitors to warm their hands at a fire pitin Glendale's Village Square.

Horse and buggy rides toured the area surrounding the Square.

The Polished Brass Quintet performs under an open tent during the holiday festival in Glendale.

Children and parents surround Santa as he hands out candy canes.

B2 • TRI-COUNTY PRESS • DECEMBER 28, 2011

THURSDAY, DEC. 29Community DanceVenus and Mars, 7:30-10 p.m.,Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Wor-thington Ave., Plus-level squareand round dance club for expe-rienced dancers. Family friendly.$5. Presented by SouthwesternOhio/Northern Kentucky SquareDancers Federation. 929-2427.Wyoming.

Exercise ClassesSpin Pilates Transformation,5:15-6:15 p.m., TriHealth Fitnessand Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeif-fer Road, Combination of spin-ning and Pilates reformer cre-ates exercise program thattransforms your whole body andcreates a healthier state ofmind. Ages 18 and up. $20.Reservations required. 985-6742;www.trihealthpavilion.com.Montgomery.

Zumba.Sandi Classes, 7-8 p.m.,Hartzell United MethodistChurch, 8999 Applewood Drive,Dance fitness class. Familyfriendly. $5. Presented by Zum-ba.Sandi. 325-7063. Blue Ash.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday in Lights, 6-9 p.m.,Sharon Woods, 11450 LebanonRoad, One-mile drive-throughoutdoor lights and themedfigures display. $45 for busesand 15-passenger vans, $12 percar, $2 off coupon availableonline. Presented by HamiltonCounty Park District. 769-0393;www.holidayinlights.com.Sharonville.

Karaoke and Open MicKaraoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe,7201 Montgomery Road, 791-2922. Silverton.

NatureHome for the Holidays, 10:45a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glen-wood Gardens, 10623 Spring-field Pike, Learn about animalhomes and holiday happeningsin nature. Program is weather-dependent, so call 771-8733 tocheck. $2, vehicle permit re-quired. Presented by HamiltonCounty Park District. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. Woo-dlawn.

Animals Up Close, 2 p.m.,Sharon Woods, 11450 LebanonRoad, Sharon Centre. See ani-mals up close and personal.Free, vehicle permit required.Presented by Hamilton CountyPark District. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. Shar-onville.

On Stage - ComedyTommy Johnagin, 8 p.m., GoBananas, 8410 Market Place,$10, $5 college and militarynight. Ages 18 and up. Reserva-tions required. 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

RecreationWinter Break Camps, 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC,8485 Ridge Road, Splash in thewaterpark, play games in thegym, create great art projectsand have fun and exercise in thegame room. Children shouldbring lunch and drink each day.Grades K-6. $58, $48 membersper day. Registration required.761-7500; www.jointhej.org.Amberley Village.

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 Codependents

Anonymous Inc. 800-0164.Montgomery.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30Dining EventsFriday Night’s Dinner Out,5:30-7 p.m., Halker-Flege Amer-ican Legion Post 69, 9000 Read-ing Road, Downstairs. Hamburg-ers, cheeseburgers, fish, sideitems, soup and chili available.Specialty sandwich each week.733-9926. Reading.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday in Lights, 6-10 p.m.,Sharon Woods, $45 for busesand 15-passenger vans, $12 percar, $2 off coupon availableonline. 769-0393; www.holiday-inlights.com. Sharonville.

Karaoke and Open MicKaraoke, 10 p.m., Silverton Cafe,791-2922. Silverton.

Karaoke, 8-11:30 p.m., BuffaloWings & Rings Tri-County, 11305Princeton Pike, DJs Wild Bill andMadman Mike. Music from the’70s to today. Theme nights.Drink specials. 772-2111. Spring-dale.

Music - RockHogwild, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.,Win Place or Show, 9933 Cincin-nati-Columbus Road, Free.777-2920. West Chester Town-ship.

NatureHome for the Holidays, 10:45a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Glen-wood Gardens, $2, vehiclepermit required. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. Woo-dlawn.

On Stage - ComedyTommy Johnagin, 8 p.m. and10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, $15.Ages 18 and up. Reservationsrequired. 984-9288; www.goba-nanascomedy.com. Montgo-mery.

RecreationFriday Night Fun Zone, 5-8

p.m., TriHealth Fitness andHealth Pavilion, 6200 PfeifferRoad, Activities from arts andcrafts to games and relays forchildren. Family friendly. $25.Reservations required. 985-6715;www.trihealthpavilion.com.Montgomery.

Winter Break Camps, 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC,$58, $48 members per day.Registration required. 761-7500;www.jointhej.org. AmberleyVillage.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31Holiday - ChristmasHoliday in Lights, 6-10 p.m.,Sharon Woods, $45 for busesand 15-passenger vans, $12 percar, $2 off coupon availableonline. 769-0393; www.holiday-inlights.com. Sharonville.

Holiday - New Year’sThe Roaring Twenties NewYear’s Eve, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m.,Embassy Suites Blue Ash, 4554Lake Forest Drive, Chocolate-covered strawberries and Cham-pagne at check-in 3-5 p.m.Cocktail hour, open bar, dinner,dancing with DJ and Cham-pagne toast at midnight. Conti-nental breakfast 12:15-1 a.m.Includes suite for two. Ages 21and up. $349. Reservationsrequired. 981-3758. Blue Ash.

Dave and Buster’s New Year’sEve Bash, 7:30 p.m., Dave andBuster’s, 11775 Commons Drive,Includes $20 Power Card, guar-anteed table seating, dualentree buffet dinner, Cham-pagne toast, party favors, icedtea, coffee and soda. Music byDJ 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $50. 719-5307;www.daveandbusters.com.Springdale.

Music - JazzChris Comer Trio, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.,The Iron Horse, 40 VillageSquare, 772-3333; www.iron-horseinn.com. Glendale.

On Stage - ComedyTommy Johnagin, 7:30 p.m.($20) and 10 p.m. ($45, includescheese and veggie plate, partyfavors and Champagne toast atmidnight.), Go Bananas, SpecialNew Years Eve show. Ages 21and up. Reservations required.984-9288; www.gobananasco-medy.com. Montgomery.

RecreationNew Year’s Eve Bash andOvernight, 7 p.m., MayersonJCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Ends 8a.m. Jan 1. Grades K-6 play withnoisemakers and have special“Bubbly Toast” at midnight.Includes waterpark fun, snacks,games in gym, movie and break-fast. $35, $25 members. Regis-tration required. 761-7500;www.jointhej.org. AmberleyVillage.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1On Stage - ComedyTommy Johnagin, 8 p.m., GoBananas, $10, $5 with canned

food donation. Ages 18 and up.Reservations required. 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3Health / WellnessMeditation for Everyone,7:15-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Ed-wards, PhD, BCN - OptimalMind, 9380 Main St., Suite 4,Meditation instruction andongoing practice support pro-vided by Dr. Lawrence Edwards.Benefits Anam Cara Foundation.Free, donations accepted.Presented by Anam Cara Foun-dation. 439-9668; www.anam-carafoundation.org. Montgo-mery.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4On Stage - ComedyPro-Am Night, 8 p.m., Go Ba-nanas, 8410 Market Place,Aspiring comics, amateurs andprofessionals take the stage.Ages 18 and up. $5. 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

Parenting ClassesHypnoBirthing, 6:45 p.m.,Bethesda North Hospital, 10500Montgomery Road, First of10-week series. Childbirth seriesrejects myth that suffering mustaccompany labor. $200 perbirthing team for 10-weekpackage. Registration required.475-4500; www.trihealth.com.Montgomery.

THURSDAY, JAN. 5On Stage - ComedyTyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m., GoBananas, 8410 Market Place,College and military night. Ages18 and up. $8, $4 with college ormilitary ID. 984-9288; www.go-bananascomedy.com. Montgo-mery.

FRIDAY, JAN. 6Dining EventsFriday Night’s Dinner Out,5:30-7 p.m., Halker-Flege Amer-ican Legion Post 69, 733-9926.Reading.

On Stage - ComedyTyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m and10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, Ages 18and up. $12., 984-9288;www.gobananascomedy.com.Montgomery.

SATURDAY, JAN. 7Dance ClassesBallroom Dance: Dare toDance, 5:30-6:30 p.m., TriHealthFitness and Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road, Weekly throughFeb. 25. Cardiovascular workoutwhile exploring new dancesteps. Learn the waltz, cha cha,tango, hustle and many more.Taught by professional dancersfrom Dare to Dance studio.Family friendly. $175-$190couples, $100-$120 single. Reser-vations required. 985-6742.

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Music - RockThe Gamut, 7:30-11 p.m., deSh-a’s American Tavern, 11320Montgomery Road, 247-2380;www.deshas.com. Montgomery.

NatureRadical Raptors, 2 p.m., SharonWoods, 11450 Lebanon Road,Sharon Centre. Get up close andpersonal with local birds of prey.Free, vehicle permit required.Presented by Hamilton CountyPark District. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. Shar-onville.

Moonlight Walk, 7 p.m., Glen-wood Gardens, 10623 Spring-field Pike, Meet at the Gate-house to walk along the pavedloop and enjoy the brightwinter moon. Free, vehicle.Presented by Hamilton CountyPark District. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org. Woo-dlawn.

On Stage - ComedyTyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m. and10:30 p.m., Go Bananas, Ages 21and up. $12.984-9288; www.go-bananascomedy.com. Montgo-mery.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8Music - RockWatership Down, 7 p.m.,Arcade Legacy, 322 W. Crescent-ville Road, Doors open 2 p.m. forfree gaming. With DecapitatedMaunder, the Colour of Amber,the Fetus Between Us, Take It Tothe Street and Arson Our Savior.Includes access to 40-plus arcadegames set on free play. $10.874-8766; on.fb.me/w5amS1.Springdale.

NatureAnimal Adventures, Noon-4p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10623Springfield Pike, CotswoldVisitor Centre. Learn aboutcritters that have slime, scales,fur and feathers. Free, vehiclepermit required. Presented byHamilton County Park District.521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Woodlawn.

Winter Gorge Trail Hike, 2p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450Lebanon Road, Hike begins atSharon Centre. Free, vehiclepermit required. Presented byHamilton County Park District.521-7275; www.greatparks.org.Sharonville.

On Stage - ComedyTyrone Hawkins, 8 p.m., GoBananas, Bar and restaurantemployee appreciation night.

Ages 18 and up. $8, $4. 984-9288; www.gobananascomedy-.com. Montgomery.

SchoolsIsrael Travel and Jewish Over-night Camping Fair, 5:30-7:30p.m., Adath Israel Congregation,3201 E. Galbraith Road, Choosefrom more than 15 Israel tripproviders and regional over-night camps, apply for Israeltravel and camping grants,experience a taste of Israelifood, music and culture. JewishFoundation of Cincinnati offersIsrael travel grants to Jewishstudents ages 16-26 in Cincin-nati. Free. Presented by JewishFederation of Cincinnati. 985-1500; jewishcincinnati.org/travel.Amberley Village.

MONDAY, JAN. 9Clubs & 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. 351-5005; cincinnati.toast-mastersclubs.org. Madeira.

Music - ChoralCincinnati Sound ChorusOpen House, 7-9:30 p.m., ValleyTemple, 145 Springfield Pike,Renee Porzel, internationalpresident-elect of Sweet Ade-lines International, special guest.Porzel teaches planned choreog-raphy and physical expression.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby Cincinnati Sound Chorus.554-2648; www.cincinnatisoun-d.org. Wyoming.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10Parenting ClassesMore Signing, Less Whining,6:45 p.m., Bethesda NorthHospital, 10500 MontgomeryRoad, Includes pre-verbal com-munication, earlier speechdevelopment, enhanced intel-lectual development, pictorialdictionary and Signing SafariCD. $45 per couple. Registrationrequired. Presented by SigningSafari, LLC. 475-4500; www.sig-ningsafari.com. Montgomery.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11On Stage - ComedyPro-Am Night, 8 p.m., Go Ba-nanas, $5. 984-9288; www.goba-nanascomedy.com. Montgo-mery.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Jelani Lewis, 16 months, of College Hill checks out the trains and the poinsettias at the Krohn Conservatory. The Krohn's annual holiday show, "Trains,Trestles and Traditions" is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Admission is $6, $5 for seniors and $4 for children. JEFF SWINGER/STAFF

See animals up close and personal at Animal Encounter at 2p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Sharon Woods, 11450 LebaononRoad, Sharonville. Call 521-7275 for more information. Theprogram is free; a vehicle permit is required to enter thepark.

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sometimes in the groceryaisle, at church or at themall.

This column connectsus all in a very personalway. You’ve heard mystories and I’ve listened toyours, and the commonthread in all of our lives iswhat means most to us:family, friends and thesharing of meals withthose we love. Happy,healthy, blessed 2012!

Rita’s clone ofWillams-Sonomapeppermint bark

How many versions ofthis have I shared?! Itweaked the recipe onceagain, taking into accountthe new packaging forchocolate chips (they usedto be packaged in 12 oz.bags, now it’s 11.5 oz. forthe most part). The mostimportant thing is to meltboth the white chocolateand the dark slowly andover relatively low heat sothey don’t “seize” or burn.You can do this in a doubleboiler or a bowl placedover a pan of simmeringwater (don’t let the bottomof the bowl touch the wa-ter), in a nonstick skilletover low heat or in themicrowave using 50 per-cent power at 40-secondintervals. Regardless ofthe way you melt choco-late, pull it from the heatwhile there are still lumpsremaining. When you stir,the residual heat willsmooth it out. This is anice hostess gift or lightdessert after a heavy NewYear’s meal.

First, line cookie sheetwith foil.

3 cups dark chocolate chips(I use Kroger Belgian

chocolate chips)2 cups white chocolate chips

(I use Kroger whitechocolate chips)

1¼ teaspoon purepeppermint extract,divided into ¾ and ½teaspoon measures

1⁄3 to ½ cup peppermintcandy, crushed. If youwant, sift the crushedcandy through a sieve toremove the real fineparticles. (Those are foryou to nibble on!)

Melt chocolates asdescribed above. Add ¾teaspoon extract to thedark chocolate after melt-ing and ½ teaspoon extractto the white chocolateafter melting.

Pour dark chocolateonto foiled cookie sheetand spread to thicknessdesired. Place in refriger-ator to harden.

Let white chocolatecool a bit (make sure it’sstill pourable) beforespreading on top of chilleddark chocolate layer. Thiswill prevent it from melt-ing the white layer.

Immediately sprinklewith crushed candy. Re-frigerate until hard. Be-fore you cut or break thecandy, let it sit out a fewminutes. That will helpkeep it from shearingapart.

Giovanna Trimpe’swonderful eggcasserole

You may know her asGiovanna or Joanne, oreven as ArchbishopSchnurr’s chef at St. Peterin Chains Cathedral inCincinnati. She’s the au-thor of the "Holy Chow"cookbook and a popularmedia personality. She andI met sometime ago and

became fast friends. Gio-vanna is going interna-tional soon, as a guest onthe Alonso Pepe show onEWTN early next year. Toget details, check out herwebsite at Holychow.com.To learn more about Gio-vanna, log onto YouTubeand watch her video abouther journey. Anyway, Itasted this casserole dur-ing a breakfast she and Imade for the Fox 19 morn-ing crew. I have lots offavorite egg casseroles,but this one is now at thetop of the list and will beon my holiday brunchtable. Here’s how Giovan-na does it:

One large loaf French bread3 jars Old English cheese1½ sticks margarine7 eggs1 tsp. Kosher or other salt2 cups milkCooked sausage, optional

Grease or spray a 13-by 9-inch glass pan.

Break up bread intosmall cubes with crust.Lay bread in bottom ofpan.

Melt jars of cheese andmargarine. Pour over thebread.

Beat eggs, salt and milktogether. Pour over thebread mixture. If youwant to add sausage, nowis the time to mix it in.

Cover with aluminumfoil and refrigerate over-night.

Bake casserole:Let sit at room temper-

ature for a half hour.Bake for 1 hour at 300

degrees.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. E-mail [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line.Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Rita tweaks Williams-Sonomapeppermint bark

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Rita's version of Williams-Sonoma peppermint bark wouldmake a great hostess gift. THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

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Many consumers tookadvantage of great salesthis holiday season and putlots of purchases on theircredit cards. There’s nodoubt it's great to getthose savings but unlessyou're careful, those dealscan come back to hauntyou

That’s what BrandonCombs, of Fort Mitchell,

learnedafter buy-ing a couchin 1997,when hewas just 18.The couchcost lessthan $500,which heput on astore credit

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When he lost his job hestopped paying on thecredit card.

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the Maryland debt col-lector that bought his debtand offered to settle on theaccount. Combs says, “Icontacted them and theypretty much immediatelysaid, 'If you give us a cred-it card payment over thephone now we'll settle for50 percent. We'll send youa letter in the mail that thedebt has been resolved.'”

Combs paid $610 withhis credit card but neverreceived that settlementletter. He should havedisputed the charge withhis credit card companywhen he failed to get theletter since that was partof the deal. Instead, heforgot about it.

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ny got a default judgmentafter suing Combs. Combssays he had moved severaltimes and was never noti-fied of the lawsuit.

This new debt came asquite a shock to Combsbecause he thought he hadalready paid it off. Inaddition, he had just refi-nanced his house andthere was no indication ofthis debt on his creditreport.

Combs says, “I paidback more than what Iborrowed over 11 yearsago, and an additional $610was paid five years ago.Now this debt collectorwants another $1,500.”

It is absolutely shock-ing how that 14-year-olddebt has continued to growas a result of mountinginterest charges and fees.

This latest debt col-lector is taking part of hispaycheck in order to col-lect. The money cameright out of his paycheckat Christmas time so thefirm could be paid in full.

Combs has filed withthe court for a hearing, atwhich time he'll presenthis evidence of paymentand hopes to get this mon-ey back.

All this serves as avaluable lesson: Don’t buymore than you can affordbecause the debt can justkeep getting larger andlarger.

Howard Ain answers consum-er complaints weekdays onWKRC-TV Local 12. Write tohim at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906Highland Ave., Cincinnati45219.

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HowardAinHEY HOWARD!

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Tickets for the semi-for-mal affair are $100 perguest, and available byemailing [email protected].

The Queen City Chapterof The Links Inc. annuallyawards scholarships toyoung women living in thePrinceton School Districtduring an annual May lun-cheon “Ladies Who Lunch.”

In addition, the chapterimplements community-enriching service via fivenational facets of serviceincluding the arts, interna-tional trends and services,services to youth, nationaltrends and services, ser-vices to youth, and healthand human services.

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With national trends andservices, programs includefinancial literacy and otherneeded support systems.

The services to youthfacet focuses on Peace Pals(teaching youth conflictmanagement) and improv-ing reading/child literacy;and the Health and HumanServices facet annuallypresents “A Healthier You”programs to inspirehealthy living in partner-ship with Saks 5th Avenue.

These programs are pri-marily designed to servethe residents of the ValleyArea of Cincinnati, LincolnHeights, Woodlawn andLockland.

Using a unique “umbrel-la” approach, these pro-grams are known as“STAGES: Fostering LifeSkills for Young People andTheir Families.” TheSTAGES program encom-passes all five programfacets and focuses onhealth and well being; fi-nancial stability; social in-teraction; educationalachievement; and spiritualawareness.

The Links hosts New Year’s gala

The Springdale HealthDepartment immunizationclinic for children will beheld on the first and thirdWednesdays of the monthfrom 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. atthe Municipal Building at11700 Springfield Pike. Ap-pointments are not neces-sary. Parents should bringtheir children’s immuniza-tion records. Vaccines arefree to those without insur-ance or with Medicaid.

Immunizations given in-clude diphtheria, ttanus,pertussis (DTaP, Td, Tdap),polio (IPV), measles,mumps, rubella (MMR),haemophilus influenzae

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The clinic is by appoint-ment only, and there is a $15charge for the screening.This is for Springdale resi-dents. For more informa-tion, call 346-5725.

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Ronda BallRonda Ball, 39, of Springdale

died Dec. 8.Survived by parents Ron Ball

and Louise Harrison; and siblingsPhilip Ball and Travis Lancaster.

Services were Dec. 12 atMihovk-Rosenacker Funeral

Home, Evendale. Memorials to:the family.

William H. HansmanWilliam H. Hansman, 76, of

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Preceded in death by parents,

Edward and Estella Hansman;first wife, Mary Schmidt; andinfant son.

Services were Dec. 17 at St.Michael Church, Sharonville.Memorials to; St. MichaelChurch, 11144 Spinner Ave.,Cincinnati, OH 45241.

DEATHS

Lutheran Church to CincinnatiCenter For; $382,510.

855 Summerfield Lane: Bank OfNew York Mellon Trust Co.National Association The toBurke Dave; $60,850.

12002 Kenn Road: Caltrider RyanR. & Hayley B. to Heppner DaleA.; $139,900.

12109 Springdale Lake Drive:Lambert Darryl Gene Sr. &Brenda Joyce to Martin Hugh L.& Mary J.; $120,000.

144 Silverwood Circle: Kocha-nowski Christine A. to HelmesChristine L.; $114,780.

15 Woodside Court: Jensen MaryEllen to Jensen Mary Ellen &John L. Jensen; $7,600.

667 Coxbury Circle: Daf HoldingsLLC to Crawford Faith;$124,000.

WOODLAWN323 Brookhaven Ave: HillardHazel J. to U.S. Bank NationalAssociation Nd; $93,520.

WYOMINGLinden Ridge : Herbst Jeffrey I. &Sharon Polansky Herbst toSmith J. David; $750,000.

1769 Woodruff Lane: PerryvilleProperties LLC to Fifth ThirdMortgage; $200,000.

206 Fleming Road: Follick JoannM. to Hayner Lee M.; $250,000.

301 Linden Court: Herbst JeffreyI. & Sharon Polansky Herbst toSmith J. David; $750,000.

301 Linden Court: Herbst JeffreyI. & Sharon Polansky Herbst toSmith J. David; $750,000.

615 Springfield Pike: WarnerRichard & Doraine to SchuckPhilip W.; $77,000.

1236 Sweetwater Drive: HeinleSteve & Kara to AlbarellaMichael J. & Lauren E.; $478,000.

GLENDALE36 Washington Ave.: SchreiberBonnie L. to Burnet Capital LLC;$30,000.

36 Washington Ave.: BurnetCapital LLC to H/H Group LLC;$34,000.

1050 Jefferson Ave: NicholsShawn T. to Mcgrew Nicole R. &Michael; $154,500.

360 Cleveland Ave: CornettEugene D. & Grace to DeutscheBank National Trust Co, Tr;$48,000.

613 Sharon Road: Fannie Mae toSturgeon Lance; $51,000.

SHARONVILLE4011 Haverstraw Drive: PadgettNicholas E. to Federal NationalMortgage; $72,920.

10677 Sharondale Road: TristateHoldings LLC to BallingerNicholas H.; $42,900.

2583 Sharon Road: MccownJames E. Tr & June A. Tr toShalash Mohamad & Evangeli-na; $400,000.

26 Dexter Park Blvd.: FleisherSusan A. @3 to Fleisher Susan A.@4; $40,000.

26 Dexter Park Blvd.: FleisherSusan A. @4 to Keller Laura L.@3; $40,000.

26 Dexter Park Blvd.: KellerLaura L. @3 to SuprenantRonald & Rosalyn; $40,000.

4011 Cornell Road: KoenigDarlene & Raelene Niehoff toIllarionov Olexander & AnzhelaM.; $120,000.

SPRINGDALE11501 Whallon Court: TrainorPhyllis L. to Sukup Bradley T;$50,000.

11696 Van Camp Lane: Doan Haoto Tran Phuong Van; $95,000 .

168 Balsam Court: StrosniderGlenda J. to Strosnider EdwardEarl; $75,000.

305 Cameron Road: AtonementLutheran Church to CincinnatiCenter For; $382,510.

305 Cameron Road: AtonementLutheran Church to CincinnatiCenter For; $382,510.

305 Cameron Road: AtonementLutheran Church to CincinnatiCenter For; $382,510.

305 Cameron Road: AtonementLutheran Church to CincinnatiCenter For; $382,510.

305 Cameron Road: Atonement

REAL ESTATE

ABOUT REALESTATETRANSFERS

Information is providedas a public service by theoffice of Hamilton CountyAuditor Dusty Rhodes.Neighborhood desig-nations are approximate.

EVENDALEArrests/citationsMichall Stewart, 39, 10032Deavville Road, operatingvehicle impaired at I75, Dec. 3.

Incidents/investigationsRobberyVictim threatened with a weap-on and currency of unknownamount taken at 10425 ReadingRoad, Dec. 3.

Theft$35.18 removed at 10775 Read-ing Road, Dec. 1.

GLENDALEArrests/citationsJeneva McGruder; 23; 8230Galbraith Point, Cincinnati,warrant from Glendale Mayor'sCourt for failing to pay finesand costs; Dec. 17.

Vernon McLean, 23; 10040Woodstock, Cincinnati, warrantfrom Elmwood Place Mayor'sCourt; Dec. 21.

Incidents/investigationsAttempt theft700 block of Congress Avenue;resident received a phone call

from a person purporting to bea representative from theirbank; caller was trying toobtain personal informationrelating to the bank account;no information was provided;bank was made aware of the

call; Dec. 19.Theft300 block of Oak Road; two,unauthorized, out of statecharges made to credit card forapproximately three thousandfive hundred dollars; Dec. 15.

POLICE REPORTS

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Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)

www. trinitymthealthy.org513-522-3026

“Growing Closer to God, Growing Closer to Neighbor”

Pastor Todd A. Cutter

1553 Kinney Ave, Mt. HealthyWorship: 8:30 am traditional - 10:45 am contemporary

Sunday School: 9:45 am Nursery provided

Faith Lutheran LCMC8265 Winton Rd., Finneytown

www.faithcinci.orgPastor Robert Curry

Contemporary Service 9amTraditional Service 11:00amSunday School 10:15

3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain)www.christ-lcms.org • ph. 385-8342

Dec. 24: 5:00PM German Service7:00PM Lessons & Carols

Dec. 25: 10:00AM Holy CommunionJan. 1: 10:00AM Holy Communion

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

LUTHERAN

Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church965 Forest Ave - 771-1544

[email protected] Reverend Roger L Foote

8am Holy Eucharist I9am Holy Eucharist II11am Holy Eucharist II

Child Care 9-12

EPISCOPAL

Mt. Healthy Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)

7717 Harrison Ave Mt. Healthy, OH 45231Rev. Michael Doerr, Pastor 513-521-6029Sunday 9:00 a.m...... Contemporary Service

9:45a.m...... Sunday School10:45 a.m........ Traditional Worship

Nursery Staff Provided“A Caring Community of Faith”

Welcomes You

CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES

Wyoming Baptist Church(A Church For All Seasons)

Burns and Waverly AvenuesCincinnati OH 45215

821.8430Steve Cummins, Senior PastorSunday School..............................9:00 amCoffee & Fellowship...................10:00 amPraise & Worship........................10:30 amwww.wyomingbc.homestead.com

Visitors Welcome!

Creek Road Baptist Church3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, OH513-563-2410 [email protected]

Sunday School 9:30amSunday Worship 10:45am, 6:00pm

Wednesday Worship 7:00pmPastor, Rev. David B Smith

BAPTIST

Friendship Baptist Church8580 Cheviot Rd 741-7017Gary Jackson, Senior Pastor

Sunday School 10:00amSunday Morning Services 8:45 & 11:00amSunday Evening Services 6:30pmWednesday Service 7:00pmAWANA (Wed) 7:00 - 8:45pmWell staffed Nursery, Active Youth & College Groups,Exciting Music Dept, Seniors Group, Deaf Ministry

www.ourfbc.com

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIANCHURCH

“Life on Purpose in Community”2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin)

Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45amPhone 825-9553

www.highviewchristianchurch.com

(Office) 946 Hempstead Dr.(513) 807-7200

Jody Burgin, Pastorwww.bretwoodcommunitychurch.com

We meet Sundays at 10:30 am8916 Fontainebleau Ter.

Performing Arts Ctr. - Finneytown High SchoolChildcare provided

Let’s Do Life Together

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sharonville United Methodist8:15 & 11amTraditional Service & Kingdom Kids9:30am ContemporaryWorship & Sunday School7:00pmWednesday, Small Groups for all agesInfant care available for all services3751 Creek Rd. 513-563-0117www.sharonville-umc.org

Mt HealthyUnited Methodist ChurchCorner of Compton and Perry Streets

931-5827Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am

Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00amContemporary Worship 11:30 - 12:30

Healing Service,last Sunday of the month at 5 pm

"Come as a guest. Leave as a friend".

Monfort HeightsUnited Methodist Church

3682 West Fork Rd , west of North BendTraditional Worship 8:30 & 11:00am

Contemporary Worhip 9:44amNursery Available * Sunday School513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org

Spiritual Checkpoint ...Stop In For An Evaluation!

FOREST CHAPELUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

680 W Sharon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240513-825-3040

Traditional Service: 9:30 AMConneXion Contemporary Service: 11:30 AM

Sunday School: 10:30 AM

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142

www.cos-umc.org

January 1, 2012Service: 10:00 am only

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Cathy Johns, Senior PastorRev. Doug Johns, Senior Pastor

United Methodist Church10507 “Old” Colerain Ave

(513) 385-7883Rev. David Mack

Christ, the Prince of Peace

Church School for all ages 9:15amWorship 10:30am - Nursery Available

www.cpopumc.org“Small enough to know you, Big enough to care”

UNITED METHODIST

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS5921 Springdale Rd

Rev. Milton Berner, PastorWorship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m,

Bible Study 9:30 a.m. SundaysClassic Service and Hymnbook

www.trinitylutherancincinnati.com385-7024

LUTHERAN

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St. Paul United Church of Christ5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., off Springdale

Phone: 385-9077Rev. Michelle Torigian

Sunday Worship: 10:30amSunday School: 9:15am

Nursery Available/Handicap Accesswww.stpaulucccolerain.org

www.facebook.com/StPaulUCC

FLEMING ROADUnited Church of Christ691 Fleming Rd 522-2780

Rev Pat McKinneySunday School - All Ages - 9:15am

Sunday Worship - 10:30amNursery Provided

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Northwest CommunityChurch

8735 Cheviot Rd, by Colerain HSRev. Kevin Murphy, Pastor

513-385-8973Worship and Sunday School 10AMHandicap Accessible/Nursery Available

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

Northminster Presbyterian Church703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243

Transforming Lives for Jesus ChristSunday Worship Schedule

Traditional Services: 8:00 & 10:15amContemporary Services: 9:00 & 11:30am

Student Cafe: 10:15amChildcare Available

Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

Church By The WoodsSun Worship 10:00amChildcare Provided

3755 Cornell Rd 563-6447www.ChurchByTheWoods.org............................................

Taiwanese Ministry 769-07252:00pm 3:30pm

PRESBYTERIAN

EVANGELICALCOMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday School Hour (for all ages)9:15 - 10:15am

Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am(Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers)

Pastor: Rich LanningChurch: 2191 Struble RdOffice: 2192 Springdale Rd

542-9025Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN

VINEYARD CHURCHNORTHWEST

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP

513-385-4888www.vcnw.org

Three Weekend Services!Saturday - 5:30 pm

Sunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am9165 Round Top Rd

(1/4 mi. so. of Northgate Mall)

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

A single mother of twoboys, Clorise McDougleknows it's not always easyto make ends meet.

A day-care teacher atCincinnati Children's Hos-pital Medical Center inAvondale, she was amongthe parents Saturday atRoll Hill Academy who re-ceived free turkey din-ners to feed their familieson Thanksgiving. McDou-gle's sons are fourth- andsixth-graders at theschool.

McDougle, 34, of West-wood, said just becausepeople work, they don't al-ways have the money tohave a big meal with lovedones.

"It's great because a lotof families cannot affordto feed their families forthe holiday," she said.

McDougle was refer-ring to 2011 Turkey Fest, agiveaway event createdby a partnership betweenCompass CommunityChurch in Sharonville andRoll Hill Academy in EastWestwood.

The church raisedabout $8,400 from itsmembers and the commu-nity to put together 400boxes of Thanksgivingdinners for families withchildren at Roll Hill. Theboxes included a 14-poundturkey, stuffing, threecans of green beans, twoboxes of macaroni andcheese and other trim-mings.

Jude Johnson, a churchvolunteer who helped or-ganize the event, said thegiveaway was a "hugestretch" for the smallchurch because it typical-ly gives away 30 to 50 box-

es a year.Johnson estimates that

about $2,500 of the dona-tions came from churchmembers, who donatedabout $20 each to buy abox for a family. The restof the donations camefrom the community.

"We even had four localsenior citizens on fixed in-comes who donated $20each," Johnson said.

Hinsey said the effortshows that everyone - nomatter how rich or poor -can do something to helpsomeone.

Johnson also said hischurch's partnership withthe school will continue.

He said the churchplans to raise money tobuy school supplies, coats,socks and offer tutoringand other enrichment pro-grams for students thisschool year.

School, church hand out400 Thanksgiving dinnersGannett News Service

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

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

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

Church of theSaviour UnitedMethodistChildren’s weekday program isTuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. Call the church fordetails.

New Year’s Day worship is 10a.m., Jan. 1.

A six-week study of “ Christian-ity and World Religions: Wres-tling with Questions PeopleAsk” starts from 10 a.m. to 11:30a.m., Wednesday, Jan 11. Callthe church to register.

New small groups starting inJanuary are “Beat the WinterBlues Workshop” from 7 p.m.to 8 p.m., Jan. 24; “ExploringWorld Religions from 7p.m. to 8p.m., Jan. 12-Feb. 16, and Lent-en Study “Examining our Stuff”at various times and dates. Callthe church to register.

The church is at 8005 PfeifferRoad, Cincinnati, 45242 (791-3142 and www.cos-umc.org).

Good ShepherdCatholic ChurchThe church has Roman CatholicMass with contemporary musicSundays at 4 p.m. The Massdraws worshipers of all ages.Come early to get acquaintedwith the new songs whichbegin at 3:45 p.m. Stay after

Mass on the first Sunday ofeach month for food, fun, andfellowship.

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

MontgomeryCommunity ChurchThe church is offering a seven-week class entitled “After theBoxes are Unpacked” forwomen who are new to theCincinnati area or are lookingto connect with their communi-ty. Classes begin 9:30 a.m to11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.Child care is provided. Call thechurch or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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

MontgomeryPresbyterian ChurchCome sing with the church’schancel choir and orchestra asthe offer the “Faure Requiem”during the Good Friday serviceon Friday, April 6. Rehearsalswill begin from 7:45 p.m. to8:45 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, atthe church. Scores will beprovided. Contact Director ofMusic Raymund Ocampo at231-2650, or visit the church formore details.

The church is at 9994 Zig ZagRoad, Montgomery;www.mwpc-church.net.

St. BarnabasEpiscopal ChurchAn Intercessory Healing PrayerService is conducted the firstMonday of each month at 7p.m.

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

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

Friends in Fellowship meets at6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of

each month for a potluckdinner at the church.

A Bereavement Support Groupfor widow and widowers meetsfrom 10-11 a.m. the second andfourth Saturdays.

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

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

Sharonville UnitedMethodist ChurchThe Bereavement SupportGroup meets for lunch everyfirst Thursday.

A new bereavement group isstudying Ranby Alcorn’s bookon Heaven at 7 p.m. on thesecond and fourth Mondays ofeach month. This is in additionot the bereavement groupwhich meets on Thursdays.

The Serendipity Seniors meet forlunch every fourth Thursday.

The church has three Sundayservices: 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.are traditional worship format;and the 9:30 service is contem-porary. Services are broadcastwith a two-week delay at 10a.m. Sundays, on Channel 24;and at 9 p.m. Thursdays, onChannel 18. The church wel-comes all visitors and guests toattend any of its services orspecial events.

The church is at 3751 CreekRoad, Sharonville; 563-0117.

Sycamore ChristianChurchSunday Worship Service is at10:30 a.m. Bible Study is at 9a.m. every Sunday.

The church is hosting LadiesWOW Study Group (Women onWednesdays) at 7 p.m. thesecond Wednesday of everymonth.

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

tianchurch.

RELIGION

Tim Janis, composer,musician, conductor andarranger of modern andclassical music, will pre-sent an evening of musicat Good Shepherd Catho-lic Church to benefit theparish’s “Honduras Pro-ject,” at 7:30 p.m. Fri-day, Feb. 3.

Selections by theGood Shepherd Choir

will be part of the pro-gram. A wine and cheesereception will follow theconcert. Good Shepherdis at 8815 E. KemperRoad, Cincinnati, Ohio45249.

Janis is donating histime and talent in sup-port of the Good Shep-herd “Honduras Pro-ject.”

Tickets to the concertand reception are $35and may be purchasednow at the Good Shep-herd parish office or byphone at 513-489-8815.You can also visit theparish website atwww.good-shepherd.orgfor more information ordirections to the parish.

Best-selling musician at Good Shepherd