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H ILLTOP H ILLTOP PRESS 75¢ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS Your Community Press newspaper serving College Hill, Finneytown, Forest Park, Greenhills, Mount Airy, Mount Healthy, North College Hill, Seven Hills, Springfield Township Vol. 77 No. 51 © 2015 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED News ......................... 923-3111 Retail advertising ............ 768-8404 Classified advertising ........ 242-4000 Delivery ...................... 853-6263 See page A2 for additional information Contact The Press SHE BAKED RED VELVET A5 Rita shares a sweet Valentine’s recipe TOURNEY TIME Get ready for high school postseason action at Cincinnati.com. Springfield Township resi- dents who also work in the town- ship can now file applications to get money back from the town- ship’s JEDZ. Voters approved a Joint Eco- nomic Development Zone last year that allows the township to collect a 1 percent payroll tax from all workers in the township through the JEDZ. Officials decided to re- turn that 1 per- cent to residents of the township through grants from the Spring- field Township Community Improvement Cor- poration. Springfield Township Ad- ministrator Mike Hinnenkamp says the process is simple. If you are a resident of the township, you can download an application for a Residential Incentive Grant at bit.ly/sptwpgrant or you can pick up a form at the township office, 9150 Winton Road. These are grants, not re- funds, and recipients will re- ceive a 1099 form showing the grants as income for tax purpos- es. Hinnenkamp says the form is one page, simple to fill out and requires some documentation. He said the forms won’t be proc- essed until after the deadline to file income tax, so residents won’t start receiving the money until after April 15. Township officials said the grants should be in the hands of residents within 60 days of the deadline. A separate application must be submitted for each individual applying for a grant. Joint appli- cations will not be accepted. In addition to the submission of a completed and signed resi- dential incentive grant applica- tion, the following items must be submitted: » A copy of a valid driver’s li- cense or valid state ID; » Copies of two other items that show proof of residence in Springfield Township such as utility bills, a real estate tax du- plicate, or vehicle registration; » A copy of the township res- ident’s Internal Revenue Ser- vice W-2 Form clearly showing the withholding amount and ju- risdiction of the withholding. The CIC Board of Directors will pay grants to township resi- dents who work in the JEDZ or JEDD territories equal to the earnings tax paid by them. The Springfield Twp. resident workers can apply for tax grant By Jennie Key [email protected] Hinnenkamp See GRANT, Page A2 W hat matters on a high school football team? Hitting your blocks or hitting the books? The Mount Healthy football team says both are important. The team racked up points on the score board in the 2014 foot- ball season, but the players also earned more important points. Their grade point averages. The team was one of a handful of area teams recognized by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association as an All Ohio Academic Football team. Making its first appearance on the honor roll, the school ranked 20 on the list of more than 80 schools recognized this year. Mount Healthy High School football coach Arvie Crouch says when he came to Mount Healthy six years ago, student ath- eletes were not as focused as they needed to be on the “student” component of their titles. “We had students who were struggling to make it,” he said. “I think our students now understand how important this is.” Crounch exhorted his freshmen and sophomore players to step up their aca- demic game. “You have to work,” he said. “Parents are involved now, they are part of our team. Go home and thank them. We need to positive about this. People are go- ing to start knowing who Mt. Healthy is, who you are. This is a proud moment for our program.” The team received T-shirts in honor of their achievement. And they each re- ceived a second T-shirt to share with a teacher who has made a difference in the player’s academic life. Senior Dominique Smith is also a 2014 Individual Academic All-Ohio Football Team honoree. These seniors are nominat- ed by their coaches, carry at least a 3.6 GPA and were named first team All-Coun- ty, District or League. The outside line- backer has a scholarship and will play ball at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He gave his T-shirt to Mount Healthy Athletic Director Tina Tuck. “She’s been like a guardian angel,” he said. Senior Brian Franklin gave his teacher shirt to Angela Brill, who says she has sev- eral football players in her advance place- ment English class. “Smart players in the JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Mount Healthy High School AP English teacher Angela Brill accepts a thank-you T-shirt from Owls football player Brian Franklin after being recognized by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association as an All Ohio Academic Football team. Mt. Healthy football team wins ACADEMIC HONOR By Jennie Key [email protected] JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS The 2014 Mount Healthy High School Fighting Owls football team, sporting T-shirts that proclaim the team as an All-Ohio Academic team selected by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association. See OWLS, Page A2

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HILLTOPHILLTOPPRESS 75¢

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Your Community Press newspaper serving College Hill, Finneytown, Forest Park,Greenhills, Mount Airy, Mount Healthy, NorthCollege Hill, Seven Hills, Springfield Township

Vol. 77 No. 51© 2015 The Community Press

ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDNews .........................923-3111Retail advertising ............768-8404Classified advertising ........242-4000Delivery ......................853-6263

See page A2 for additional information

Contact The PressSHE BAKEDRED VELVETA5Rita shares a sweetValentine’s recipe

TOURNEY TIMEGet ready for highschool postseasonaction atCincinnati.com.

Springfield Township resi-dents who also work in the town-ship can now file applications toget money back from the town-ship’s JEDZ.

Voters approved a Joint Eco-nomic Development Zone lastyear that allows the township tocollect a 1 percent payroll tax

from all workersin the townshipthrough theJEDZ. Officialsdecided to re-turn that 1 per-cent to residentsof the townshipthrough grantsfrom the Spring-field Township

Community Improvement Cor-poration.

Springfield Township Ad-ministrator Mike Hinnenkampsays the process is simple. If youare a resident of the township,you can download an applicationfor a Residential IncentiveGrant at bit.ly/sptwpgrant oryou can pick up a form at thetownship office, 9150 WintonRoad.

These are grants, not re-funds, and recipients will re-ceive a 1099 form showing thegrants as income for tax purpos-es.

Hinnenkamp says the form isone page, simple to fill out andrequires some documentation.He said the forms won’t be proc-essed until after the deadline tofile income tax, so residentswon’t start receiving the moneyuntil after April 15.

Township officials said thegrants should be in the hands ofresidents within 60 days of thedeadline.

A separate application mustbe submitted for each individualapplying for a grant. Joint appli-cations will not be accepted.

In addition to the submissionof a completed and signed resi-dential incentive grant applica-tion, the following items must besubmitted:

» A copy of a valid driver’s li-cense or valid state ID;

» Copies of two other itemsthat show proof of residence inSpringfield Township such asutility bills, a real estate tax du-plicate, or vehicle registration;

» A copy of the township res-ident’s Internal Revenue Ser-vice W-2 Form clearly showingthe withholding amount and ju-risdiction of the withholding.

The CIC Board of Directorswill pay grants to township resi-dents who work in the JEDZ orJEDD territories equal to theearnings tax paid by them. The

SpringfieldTwp. residentworkers canapply for tax grantBy Jennie [email protected]

Hinnenkamp

See GRANT, Page A2

What matters on a high schoolfootball team? Hitting yourblocks or hitting the books?

The Mount Healthy football team saysboth are important. The team racked uppoints on the score board in the 2014 foot-ball season, but the players also earnedmore important points.

Their grade point averages.The team was one of a handful of area

teams recognized by the Ohio High SchoolFootball Coaches Association as an AllOhio Academic Football team. Making itsfirst appearance on the honor roll, theschool ranked 20 on the list of more than 80schools recognized this year.

Mount Healthy High School football

coach Arvie Crouch says when he came toMount Healthy six years ago, student ath-eletes were not as focused as they neededto be on the “student” component of theirtitles.

“We had students who were strugglingto make it,” he said. “I think our studentsnow understand how important this is.”

Crounch exhorted his freshmen andsophomore players to step up their aca-demic game. “You have to work,” he said.“Parents are involved now, they are partof our team. Go home and thank them. Weneed to positive about this. People are go-ing to start knowing who Mt. Healthy is,who you are. This is a proud moment forour program.”

The team received T-shirts in honor oftheir achievement. And they each re-ceived a second T-shirt to share with a

teacher who has made a difference in theplayer’s academic life.

Senior Dominique Smith is also a 2014Individual Academic All-Ohio FootballTeam honoree. These seniors are nominat-ed by their coaches, carry at least a 3.6GPA and were named first team All-Coun-ty, District or League. The outside line-backer has a scholarship and will play ballat Howard University in Washington, D.C.

He gave his T-shirt to Mount HealthyAthletic Director Tina Tuck. “She’s beenlike a guardian angel,” he said.

Senior Brian Franklin gave his teachershirt to Angela Brill, who says she has sev-eral football players in her advance place-ment English class. “Smart players in the

JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Mount Healthy High School AP English teacher Angela Brill accepts a thank-you T-shirt from Owls football player Brian Franklin after being recognizedby the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association as an All Ohio Academic Football team.

Mt. Healthy football team winsACADEMIC HONORBy Jennie [email protected]

JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The 2014 Mount Healthy High School Fighting Owls football team, sporting T-shirts that proclaim the team as an All-Ohio Academic team selected bythe Ohio High School Football Coaches Association.

See OWLS, Page A2

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NewsRichard Maloney Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248-7134, [email protected] Jennie Key Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6272, [email protected] Laughman Sports Editor . . . . . .248-7573, [email protected] Dudukovich Sports Reporter . . . . .248-7570, [email protected]

AdvertisingTo place an ad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513-768-8404,

[email protected]

DeliveryFor customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6263, 853-6277Sharon Schachleiter

Circulation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6279, [email protected] Lynn Hessler

District Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248-7115Mary Jo Puglielli

District Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6276

ClassifiedTo place a Classified ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242-4000, www.communityclassified.com

To place an ad in Community Classified, call 242-4000.

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Calendar ................A4Classifieds ................CFood .....................A5Police .................... B6Schools ..................A3Sports ....................B1Viewpoints .............A6

Index

The event includes in-formal modeling of Porta-luca Boutique fashions,shopping and., specialdrink prices during La-dies’ Night at Marty’s.

Live models, who do-nate their time and exper-tise, will showcase de-signer and high-end fash-ions that can be found forsale at Portaluca Bou-tique – formerly 4thStreet Boutique in Col-lege Hill. Proceeds of theshopping party at Marty’sHops & Vines supportDress for Success Cincin-nati’s services for disad-vantaged women.

Net proceeds fromPortaluca Boutique, Col-

Fundraiser atMarty’s Feb. 10

Portaluca Boutique,College Hill will sponsoran informal modeling andshopping party from 6 to8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, atMarty’s Hops & Vines,6110 Hamilton Ave.

lege Hill allow Dress forSuccess Cincinnati to of-fer interview clothingand work attire to disad-vantaged women, as wellas one-on-one career de-velopment and job reten-tion programs.PortalucaBoutique, is at 5838 Ham-ilton Ave., just a fewblocks from Marty’sHops & Vines. It’s open tothe public, Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.,and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4p.m.

For more informationon Portaluca Boutique, goto www.portaluca.org.For more information onDress for Success Cincin-nati, go towww.dfscincy.org.

Mercy Health offers mobileMammographyscreenings

Mercy Health will of-fer local mobile mam-mography screeningsthis month.

Mercy Health mobilemammography offerswomen screening mam-mograms in 15 minutes atlocations convenient totheir home or workplace.The mobile mammogra-phy includes three mobileunits. The newest unit of-fers 3D imaging known asbreast tomosynthesisthat can help increase thechance of early breastcancer detection.

For best coverage, pa-tients should verify thatMercy Health and TheJewish Hospital are in-network providers withtheir insurance carrier.For women who are unin-sured or underinsured(have high deductibles),we have financial assis-

tance programs avail-able. Call 513-686-3310 formore information.

Make your appoint-ment (required) by call-ing 513-686-3300 or 1-855-PINK123 (1-855-746-5123).

The locations in thisarea are:

Monday, Feb. 9: Fin-neytown Kroger, 8421Winton Road

Monday, Feb. 16: atForest Park Kroger, 1212W.Kemper Road;

Tuesday, Feb. 17:Mount Healthy FamilyPractice, 8146 HamiltonAve.;

Tuesday, Feb. 17: NorthCollege Hill, Walgreens,6918 Hamilton Ave.

The American CancerSociety recommends thatwomen have a mammo-gram every year startingat age 40. Screeningmammograms are usual-ly a covered benefit withmost insurance carriers.

Radiologists read allmammograms and be-cause a second look canmean a second chance, allmammograms are doublechecked wwith the R2 Im-ageChecker, a computer-aided detection systemthat detects 23.4 percentmore breast cancer thanmammography alone.Both the patient and herphysician receive a copyof the results.

Northern Hills UMCAsh Wednesdaydrive-thru

Northern Hills UnitedMethodist Church, 6700Winton Road in Finney-town, is hosting an AshWednesday Drive-Thrufrom 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb.18. All are welcome. [email protected].

Winton WoodsannouncesKindergartenregistration

Winton Woods CitySchools will begin kinder-garten registration forthe 2015-2016 school yearMonday, March 2. Officehours at the district’s en-rollment center, at 8 En-field St. in the rear of theGreenhills CommunityBuilding, are 8 a.m. to 3p.m. Monday-Friday.

For the convenience ofthose registering, there

will be special extendedhours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday, March 2, andfrom 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues-day, March 3. Studentsentering kindergartenmust be 5-years-old on orbefore Aug. 1 to be eligi-ble. Only custodial/resi-dential parents or legalguardians may enroll achild in school.

Required documentsthat must be presented atthe time of enrollment in-clude:

» Three (3) items forproof of residency (lease,new home contract, mort-gage statement receipt),plus two additional itemssuch as energy, cable, wa-ter or phone bills.

» Original birth certif-icate of the child.

» Any custody/guard-ianship documents filedwith the courts.

» Immunization rec-ords.

» Photo ID of parent/guardian enrolling thechild.

For more informationon enrolling a fosterchild, please contact theenrollment center at 619-2360. Help with otherquestions may be found atthe district website atwww.wintonwoods.orgunder “our services” orby calling 619-2360.

» Winton Woods CitySchools will offer pre-school services for a lim-ited number of children,ages 3, 4 and 5, who areresidents of the district.Tuition is $120 per month.

Winton Woods CitySchools currently hasfive early childhoodclasses. The WintonWoods program is sepa-rate from the HamiltonCounty Head Start Pro-gram. Winton WoodsEarly Childhood Center isat 924 Waycross Road inForest Park. There aretwo morning classes andthree afternoon classes.Classes are four days perweek, Monday throughThursday. Inclusionaryclassrooms serve chil-dren with special needsand typically developingchildren. All children arewelcome, including thosewith special needs.

The district’s goal is toprovide a quality earlychildhood education pro-gram for all children agesthree through five yearsold. All teachers are certi-

fied in early childhoodeducation and specialeducation. The programhas the benefit of an ex-tended staff which in-cludes a physical thera-pist, occupational thera-pist, and a speech pathol-ogist. Transportation isprovided for all eligiblestudents.

The curriculum re-flects the district’s beliefin established early child-hood principles andOhio’s Early Learningand Developmental Stan-dards.

Your child must be pot-ty trained and be 3-years-old by July 31 throughfive years old. Please callthe Winton Woods Enroll-ment Center at 619-2360for more information.

Business groupmeets

Mount Healthy Busi-ness Association meets 11a.m. to noon Monday, Feb.9, at Mount HealthyChristian Village, 8097Hamilton Ave. The meet-ing is free.

For more information,contact Kim Cremeans at513-461-0436; [email protected], or visit:www.mthealthyba.org.

Girls Night Out a celebration of local women

Apex Chiropractic andWellness Center in com-bination with the Centen-nial Barn are hosting aGirls Night Out, 6:30 p.m.to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March24, at the CentennialBarn, 110 Compton Road(classes start at 7 p.m).

The evening will in-clude opportunities to tryseveral classes such asLaughter Yoga, Zumba,Nia, Yoga, Hula Hooping,Meditation,Aromatherapy, Qigong,Tai Chi and SoulCollage .Enjoy a chair massage bylocal trusted profession-als. There will be winetasting for a small addi-tional fee. Snacks anddrinks plus door prizesare included in the $15 feeat the door or pre-registerby March 17 and save $3by calling Barb at 513-931-4300 or going to www.a-pexchirocenter.com.

Bring friends for agreat opportunity to trysome new healthful activ-ities.

BRIEFLY

classroom means smartplayers on the field, andthat leads to success,” shesaid. “This is a testamentto their hard work and in-telligence.”

Superintendent LoriHandler said the award isgreat for the team and theschool. “They haveworked really hard on the

field and academically.These young men havedreams for their futures,and they are coming true.

“They have demon-strated discipline all sea-son. received a greataward on Jan 15 beingnamed All Ohio AcademicFootball Team landing inthe top 20 in the state ofOhio. The criteria wassubmitted on December 1,2014 in which the top 22varsity football playersGPA was submitted-Mt

Healthy had 11 with a 4.0of 22 and the other 11were3.4 or above.

Local teams recog-nized as All Ohio Academ-ic Football teams wereKings, No. 7; Oak Hills,No. 8; La Salle, No. 17; Mt.Healthy, No. 20; Harrison,No. 34; Taylor, No. 43 andAnderson, No. 56.

“I hope the communityis as excited as we areabout this honor,” Han-dler said. “This is huge.We are so proud.”

OwlsContinued from Page A1

CIC will also pay grants tobusinesses which areowned principally (50 per-cent or more) by townshipresidents and which are lo-cated in the JEDZ orJEDD territories equal tothe net business profitstax paid.

The deadline for indi-vidual residents to file forthe grant is April 15. Hin-nenkamp said the busi-ness profits tax grants re-quire that the business file

its annual tax return be-fore the grant can be giv-en.

Residents seekinggrants for the tax on netbusiness profits can seekan extension until Oct. 15 ifthey are not filing taxes onApril 15. Township resi-dent business owners thatfail to file a ResidentialGrant Application or re-quest for an extension byApril 15 shall be ineligiblefor the grant in that year.

Grants shall only be ap-proved for the period ofresidency in SpringfieldTownship. If you are apart-year resident, offi-

cials say the grant amountwill be prorated to theamount of time you livedin Springfield Township.

Grant checks eitherwill be mailed to the ad-dress on the application ormay be picked up at thetownship office at 9150Winton Road, dependingon your preference. Di-rect deposit is not avail-able.

“This is really a simpleprocedure,” Hinnenkampsaid. “It’s all available on-line, or residents are wel-come to come to the town-ship office to take care offiling for the grants.”

GrantContinued from Page A1

FINE

FAIRARTS

Saturday, February 710 a.m. - 4 p.m.

703 Compton RoadFinneytown, OH 45231

For additional informationcall: 513.931.0243

Painting

Jewelry

Fiber Arts

Woodworking

Pottery

Photography

Live Music

Raffle Prizes

Kids’ Activities

Gourmet Food

Fair Trade Market

And More

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SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

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

A rainy day didnot dampenthe schoolspirit at Our

Lady of Grace in Col-erain Township. Thestudents participatedin the seventh annualwalk-a-thon with en-ergy and enthusiasm.They spent the daywalking and dancingto tunes provided bythe PTO. This year’sproceeds will fundtechnology, field tripsand other student ac-tivities.

Rain or shine, Our Lady of Gracewalk-a-thon was great fun

PROVIDED

Our Lady of Grace students Sarah Cooper, Melat Ghebrengus and SanaaDawson start their walk before the rain arrived.

PROVIDED

Marlin Stewart, Aarianna Bess, Alivia Lester, Leah Swango and Jillian Lester enjoy the day during Our Lady of GraceSchool's walk-a-thon.

PROVIDED

Allison Hughes, Kaylee McClain, Markia Williams, Jessica Guethlein, Hannah Mann, Claire Scales and Alivia Lester enjoy the break in the rain during OurLady of Grace School's walk-a-thon.

PROVIDED

Brooklyn Palmer and Gabby Howard show off their Our Lady of Gracewalk-a-thon spirit wear.

PROVIDED

McKenna Seng, Kennedi Pankey and Jamie Gowans enjoy walk-a-thon day.

PROVIDED

Jenna Strassburger and EmmaCurran help the Our Lady of Graceeagle spread school spirit along theroute.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 5Art & Craft ClassesJust for the Guys: SweetheartPendants, 6-9 p.m., NeusoleGlassworks, 11925 KemperSprings Drive, Work with jewelryartist, Karen Trimble Shell, tocreate two unique pendants foryour sweethearts. $50. Reserva-tions required. 751-3292;www.neusoleglassworks.com.Forest Park.

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

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

Health / WellnessLiving Life In The Flow Chi-Kung/TaiChi, 9:30-11 a.m.,Grace Episcopal Church, 5501Hamilton Ave., Create your ownpersonal plan for health en-hancement and energeticempowerment. $50. Presentedby Harmonic Pulse Wellness.405-1514; www.harmonic-pulsewellness.com. College Hill.

Open House Event, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., Hearing Solutions WesternHills Office, 6507 Harrison Ave.,Free hearing test and evalua-tion. For ages 50 and up. Reser-vations required. Presented byHearing Solutions by Ellis-Scott& Associates. 574-5240. GreenTownship.

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

Laugh Out Lounge Open MicComedy, 8-10 p.m., The PublicHouse, 3807 North Bend Road,Free. 481-6300; www.publichou-secheviot.com. Cheviot.

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

On Stage - TheaterGreater Tuna, 7:30 p.m., Cov-edale Center for the PerformingArts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Hilari-ous send-up of small townmorals and mores in Tuna, Texas’third smallest town. Play’s twoactors play all 20 characters inrevolving parade of uproarioussituations. $24, $21 seniors,students and groups of 20 ormore. 241-6550; www.cincinna-tilandmarkproductions.com.West Price Hill.

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

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

FRIDAY, FEB. 6Drink TastingsWine Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,Nature Nook Florist and WineShop, 10 S. Miami Ave., Casualwine tasting with light snacksand conversation. Includes fivewines from boutique wineriesaround the world. Ages 21 andup. $6. 467-1988; www.nature-nookonline.com. Cleves.

Health / WellnessOpen House Event, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., Hearing Solutions WesternHills Office, Reservations re-quired. 574-5240. Green Town-ship.

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

On Stage - TheaterGreater Tuna, 8 p.m., CovedaleCenter for the Performing Arts,$24, $21 seniors, students andgroups of 20 or more. 241-6550;www.cincinnatilandmarkpro-ductions.com. West Price Hill.

Theory of Mind, 7 p.m., TheGrove Banquet Hall, 9158 Win-ton Road, By Ken LaZebnik.Sensitive, unsentimental portraitof relationships, tells story of

Bill, a teenager who happens tolive on the autism spectrum. Partof Playhouse in the Park’s Offthe Hill series. Recommendedfor ages 11 and up. Call venuefor tickets and prices. Presentedby Playhouse in the Park. 522-1154; www.cincyplay.com.Finneytown.

The Year of Magical Thinking,8-9:30 p.m., College Hill TownHall, 1805 Larch Ave., In poeticone-woman show, iconic literaryfigure Joan Didion recounts 12months of her life following thesudden death of her husband of40 years. Encore presentation.$20. Presented by Cincy One ActFestival. Through Feb. 28. 223-6246; www.cincyoneact.com.College Hill.

Awesome ‘80s Prom, 7:30 p.m.,North College Hill City Center,1500 W. Galbraith Road, TheAwesome 80s Prom is notjust aplay – It’s a fully interactiveblast-from-the-past dance partyexperience in the style of Tony ‘nTina’s Wedding set at WanagetHigh’s Senior Prom in 1989. $25individual; $40 couples. Present-ed by CenterStage Players ofOhio. Through Feb. 7. 588-4910;www.centerstageplayersinc-.com. North College Hill.

RecreationPickleball, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Sayler Park Community Center,6720 Home City Ave., Learngame of Pickleball, simplepaddle game played usingspecial perforated, slow-movingball over tennis-type net onbadminton-sized court. Mem-bership needed. $25, $10 sen-iors. Through Feb. 27. 941-0102.Sayler Park.

SATURDAY, FEB. 7Art & Craft ClassesPainting Landscapes, 3-4:30p.m., Broadhope Art Collective,3022 Harrison Ave., Learn tech-niques to paint full landscape todecorate walls with. All materi-als provided. $30. 513-225-8441;broadhopeartcollective.com.Westwood.

Sweetheart Paperweight,noon-8 p.m., Neusole Glass-works, 11925 Kemper SpringsDrive, Create glass paperweightshaped like heart. $35 each.Reservations required. 751-3292;www.neusoleglassworks.com.Forest Park.

Dining EventsSchnitzel Dinner Dance, 6:30-11:30 p.m., DonauschwabenHaus, 4290 Dry Ridge Road,Dinner includes breaded schnit-zel served with potatoes, cab-bage, green beans, bread anddessert. Open wine bar, domes-tic beer and soft drinks. Germanmusic dance with cash bar andsnacks. Music by RheingoldBand. Benefits “Fill the Bus” toSt. Francis Seraph Parish inOver-the-Rhine. $17; $9 dinneronly, $8 dance only. Reserva-tions required. Presented byDonauschwaben Society. 385-2098, ext. 3; www.donausch-waben.com. Colerain Township.

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

Exercise ClassesDance Jamz, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Sayler Park Community Center,6720 Home City Ave., Dancefitness class incorporates highintensity interval training. Ages18 and up. $5 per class or $40 for10 classes. Presented by DanceJamz. 706-1324. Sayler Park.

Holiday - Mardi GrasMardi Gras Fundraiser/Party, 8p.m. to midnight, AmericanLegion Post Hugh Watson Post530 Greenhills, 11100 WintonRoad, Includes beer, soft drinks,hot appetizers, chips and pret-zels. DJ, dancing, cash bar,split-the-pot, silent and chance

auctions, raffles, gift boutique,photos and more. Cash bar. Ages21 and up. Benefits SCOOP Inc..$25. Presented by Save Cats andObliterate OverPopulation Inc..771-2967; www.scoopcat.org.Greenhills.

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

On Stage - TheaterGreater Tuna, 8 p.m., CovedaleCenter for the Performing Arts,$24, $21 seniors, students andgroups of 20 or more. 241-6550;www.cincinnatilandmarkpro-ductions.com. West Price Hill.

Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:30-10 p.m., Pebble Creek GolfCourse, Restaurant & EventCenter, 9799 Prechtel Road,Augusta Room. “Murder with aTwist.” Interesting characteropens up his new martini barand has an unfortunate deadlytwist at the grand opening.Includes buffet dinner. Cash bar.Ages 21 and up. $30. Presentedby Pebble Creek Golf Course.385-4442, ext. 14; www.pebble-creekgc.com. Colerain Township.

Theory of Mind, 2 p.m., MountSt. Joseph University, 5701 DelhiRoad, By Ken LaZebnik. Sensi-tive, unsentimental portrait ofrelationships, tells story of Bill, ateenager who happens to liveon the autism spectrum. Part ofPlayhouse in the Park’s Off theHill series. Recommended forages 11 and up. Call venue fortickets and prices. Presented byPlayhouse in the Park. 244-4724;www.cincyplay.com. DelhiTownship.

The Year of Magical Thinking,8-9:30 p.m., College Hill TownHall, $20. 223-6246; www.cin-cyoneact.com. College Hill.

Awesome ‘80s Prom, 7:30 p.m.,North College Hill City Center,$25 individual; $40 couples.588-4910; www.centersta-geplayersinc.com. North CollegeHill.

ShoppingSports Card and MemorabiliaShow, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., OakHills United Methodist Church,6069 Bridgetown Road, Lunchand snacks available. BenefitsOak Hills United MethodistChurch. Free admission, $20 fortable rental. 470-8042;www.oakhillsumc.org. Bridge-town.

SUNDAY, FEB. 8Art & Craft ClassesSweetheart Paperweight, 10a.m. to 8 p.m., Neusole Glass-works, $35 each. Reservationsrequired. 751-3292; www.neuso-leglassworks.com. Forest Park.

EducationFinancial Peace University, 4-6p.m., Cheviot United MethodistChurch, 3820 Westwood North-ern Blvd., Take control of yourfinances. Everyone can benefitfrom lessons that cover debt,building wealth and makingsmart decisions with your mon-ey. $100 lifetime membershiprequired. 662-2048; www.che-viotumc.com. Cheviot.

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

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

Music - BenefitsRockin’ on the River, 1-5 p.m.,Jim & Jack’s on the River, 3456River Road, Elvis ImpersonatorMike Davis. Includes food, cashbar, raffles and split the pot.Ages 18 and up. Benefits GreaterCincinnati Police HistoricalSociety. $20. Presented byGreater Cincinnati Police Histori-cal Society. 251-7977;www.gcphs.com. Riverside.

Music - Concert SeriesWestwood First ConcertSeries, 3-5 p.m. KeyboardistHeather MacPhail joins withmusicians playing winds, brassand violin to perform variety ofstyles for chamber groups, fromclassics to klezmer., WestwoodFirst Presbyterian Church, 3011Harrison Ave., Free, donationsaccepted. 661-6846;www.wfpc.org. Westwood.

On Stage - TheaterGreater Tuna, 2 p.m., CovedaleCenter for the Performing Arts,$24, $21 seniors, students andgroups of 20 or more. 241-6550;www.cincinnatilandmarkpro-ductions.com. West Price Hill.

MONDAY, FEB. 9Dining EventsMondays for Eric, 11 a.m. to 9p.m., F&N Goode Chick’n Ten-ders, 5102 Crookshank Road,Fundraiser for fallen Police Sgt.Eric Sierra’s family. 20 percent ofsales donated. Benefits EricSierra Children’s Fund. ThroughFeb. 23. 451-3000. Westwood.

EducationJob Search Seminar, 1:30-3p.m., Family Life Center, 703Compton Road, Seminar seriesprovides speakers who teachhow to conduct successfulcontemporary job search. Reser-vations required. 931-5777;tinyurl.com/familylifectr. Finney-town.

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

Dance Jamz, 6:45-7:45 p.m.,Sayler Park Community Center,6720 Home City Ave., Dancefitness class incorporates highintensity interval training. Ages

18 and up. $5; $40 10-class pass.Presented by Dance Jamz.460-6696. Sayler Park.

Zumba Gold Fitness Party,10-11 a.m., Westwood Town HallRecreation Center, 3017 HarrisonAve., $5. Presented by ZumbaFitness with Robin. 288-7844.Westwood.

RecreationBingo, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., GreenTownship Senior Center, 3620Epley Road, All money collecteddistributed as prize money. Forseniors. 25 cents per card. 385-3780. Green Township.

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 10Exercise ClassesLevel 2 Beginners VinyasaFlow Yoga, 6-7 p.m., Earth-Connection, 370 Neeb Road,Drop-in $10, five-class pass $45,10-class pass $80. Presented byYoga by Marietta. 675-2725;www.yogabymarietta.com.Delhi Township.

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

Euchre, noon to 3:30 p.m., GreenTownship Senior Center, 3620Epley Road, Open game. Forseniors. 385-3780. Green Town-ship.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11Exercise ClassesDance Jamz, 8:15-9:15 p.m., TheGymnastics Center, 3660 WerkRoad, High-energy cardio danceclass. $5 or 10 classes for $40.Presented by Dance Jamz.706-1324; www.thegymnastic-scenter.com. Green Township.

Zumba, 6:15-7:10 p.m., KeepingFit Studio, $5. 923-4226. ColerainTownship.

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

Senior CitizensWood Carving, 12:30-3 p.m.,Green Township Senior Center,3620 Epley Road, Carve withGreenwood Chippers. Manydifferent techniques used: relief

carvings, scroll saw, figurines.Bring own tools. For seniors.Free. 385-3780. Green Township.

Youth SportsInstructional Basketball, 4-5p.m., Sayler Park CommunityCenter, 6720 Home City Ave.,Classes are introduction tobasketball skills presented ininformative, fun and healthyway. Ages 5-8. $25, plus $2membership. 941-0102;www.cincyrec.org. Sayler Park.

THURSDAY, FEB. 12Clubs & OrganizationsPoker, noon to 3:30 p.m., GreenTownship Senior Center, Free.385-3780. Green Township.

Exercise ClassesYoga for the Back (Therapy),6-6:45 p.m., EarthConnection,$10 drop-in, $45 five-class pass,$80 10-class pass, $140 20-classpass. 675-2725. Delhi Township.

Health / WellnessUC Health Mobile DiagnosticsMammography Screenings, 8a.m. to noon, Price Hill HealthCenter, 2136 W. Eighth St., Costvaries by insurance. Financialassistance available to thosewho qualify. Registration re-quired. Presented by UC HealthMobile Diagnostics. 585-8266.Price Hill.

Karaoke and Open MicKaraoke, 7-9 p.m., VinokletWinery and Restaurant, Free.385-9309; www.vinokletwi-nes.com. Colerain Township.

Laugh Out Lounge Open MicComedy, 8-10 p.m., The PublicHouse, Free. 481-6300; www.pu-blichousecheviot.com. Cheviot.

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

On Stage - TheaterGreater Tuna, 7:30 p.m., Cov-edale Center for the PerformingArts, $24, $21 seniors, studentsand groups of 20 or more.241-6550; www.cincinnatiland-markproductions.com. WestPrice Hill.

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

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

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A Schnitzel Dinner Dance is planned for 6:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at DonauschwabenHaus, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Township. Dinner includes breaded schnitzel served withpotatoes, cabbage, green beans, bread and dessert. An open wine bar, domestic beer and softdrinks will be available. Enjoy a German music dance with cash bar and snacks. Music byRheingold Band. The event benefits “Fill the Bus” to St. Francis Seraph Parish in Over-the-Rhine.Cost is $17; $9 dinner only, $8 dance only. Reservations are required. Presented byDonauschwaben Society. For more information, call 385-2098, ext. 3;www.donauschwaben.com.

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Whenever the grandkidsspend the night, I let them“color” their bath water with abit of food coloring.

Emerson, 2-1/2, usuallychooses blue, yellow andgreen. Her sister, Eva, 6, likes

pink and red. Iguess that’s whyI was low on redfood coloringwhen I got outthe ingredientsfor the red vel-vet cake recipeI’m sharing forValentine’s Day.To be on the safeside, I bought 2boxes, one forme in the kitch-

en, and one for the kids in thebath.

Don’t forget those in yourcircle of family and friendswho could use a bit of cheeringup this Valentine’s Day. Buy abox of kids’ Valentines.They’re less expensive thansingle cards and bring joy toValentines of all ages.

Red velvet cake fromscratch

When I see a recipe likethis, I wonder how it was everdeveloped. Red velvet cake is a“happy” cake - the vivid colormakes me smile. The cocoagives a hint of chocolate. Yes,you do need a whole bottle ofred food coloring. There arerecipes I’ve seen that use beetsas a natural coloring agent.This recipe has to have foodcoloring. But heck, it’s onlyonce a year…

2-1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 sticks butter, softened (1

cup)2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temper-

ature1 cup regular sour cream1/2 cup milk - 2% or regular1 oz bottle red food coloring2-1/2 teaspoons vanillaPreheat oven to 350.Grease and flour two 9-inch

round cake pans. This meansgreasing the pan and thensprinkling it lightly with flour,then tapping excess out. Or usebaking spray with flour.

Whisk together, sift or pushthrough a sieve the flour, cocoapowder, baking soda and salt.Set aside.

Beat butter and sugar onmedium speed 5 minutes or

until light and fluffy. Beat ineggs, one at a time so that theyincorporate well. Mix in sourcream, milk, food color andvanilla. Gradually beat in flourmixture on low until blended.Don’t overbeat. Pour into pans.

Bake 35-40 minutes or untiltoothpick inserted in centercomes out clean. Cool in pan 10minutes. Remove from pans;cool on wire rack before frost-ing.

Tip from Rita’s kitchen Put eggs in liquid measur-

ing cup with spout. They willbe easy to pour out one at a

time.

Buttercream frostingI like a thick frosting so I

usually double the recipe. Theleft over buttercream can befrozen for a couple of months.

1 stick butter (1/2 cup), soft-ened

4-1/2 confectioners sugar,sifted or pushed through asieve if necessary to removelumps

2 teaspoons vanilla4-6 tablespoons milk or bit

more if neededBeat butter until creamy

and then beat in sugar, vanilla

and enough milk to desiredconsistency. Makes 3 cups.

Cream cheese frosting Beat together until fluffy:8 oz cream cheese, softened4-6 tablespoons butter, soft-

ened4 cups confectioners sugar

or bit more if necessary1 tablespoon vanilla

Anne’s red velvetcupcakes and red velvetcake from a mix

Check out these on my siteAbouteating.com.

Lemon blueberry syrupFor Hank, who asked me to

share this recipe when I men-tioned it during a workshop.Hank picks blueberries inseason and then freezes them.This would be nice over waf-fles or pancakes. Note therange in sugar. Dependingupon the sweetness of the ber-ries, you may need more, orless. For restricted diets, use asugar and butter substitute.

1/2 stick butter (4 table-spoons)

1/2 to 1 cup sugar2 generous cups blueber-

ries, fresh or frozen2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon

juice1 tablespoon cornstarchPlace butter, sugar and

berries in pan. Cook over medi-um heat for 5 minutes, or untilberries pop. Combine lemonjuice and cornstarch and stirinto sauce. Cook until thick-ened, about 3-5 minutes. Makesabout 3 cups. Store in refriger-ator. Warm before serving.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herb-alist, educator, Jungle Jim’s East-gate culinary professional and au-thor. Find her blog online atAbouteating.com. Call 513-248-7130,ext. 356.

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What a privilege to meetwith Finneytown’s Leslie Ed-wards Sr.

Throughout his life, thishonorable gentleman haslived Emerson’s words: “Theonly person you are destined

to become is theperson you de-cide to be.”

Mr. Edwardsis a veteran ofWWII’s famedTuskegee Air-men Red TailSquadron.Someone had tomake the planessafe for flight,and you canthank Staff Sgt.Edwards forthat. He was the

flight chief for the 617thBomb Squadron, responsiblefor the flight readiness of fiveB-25 bombers. His unit boast-ed one of the best safety rec-ords in the military.

Born in Tennessee, hisfather died when he was 5-years-old. He developed astrong work ethic, but onlyreceived encouragement for alife performing cheap labor.This high school dropoutearned a bachelor of com-merce degree from Salmon P.

Chase College in Cincinnati,received recognition fromtwo United States presidents,was honored to throw out thefirst pitch for the CincinnatiReds in 2013 as a DocumentedOriginal Tuskegee Airman,was handpicked by Gen. Ben-jamin O. Davis Jr. to maintainplanes used in night flightduring WWII, and distin-guished himself in Ohio as asupervisor of meat and poul-try inspectors, credited withhelping improve meat pack-ing quality.

Edwards became one of thefew licensed to work in bothfederal and state plants as aninspector. In 1992 he was des-ignated an Essential Employ-ee by the State of Ohio. In1998 Edwards became an OhioState Board Registered Sani-tarium.

He fought and won thebattle to overturn the federalgovernment’s overcharges toValley Homes residents, andstopped threatened foreclo-sures. His efforts drew na-tional attention from newspa-pers such as the LA Times andthe Washington Post. Presi-dent Carter’s son, Chip, paid apersonal visit to the ValleyHomes. Ultimately, the USCongress passed special legis-

lation righting the wrong andEdwards received the BetterHousing League Award.

Timothy M. Burke, of Man-ley Burke attorneys and headof the Hamilton County Dem-ocratic Party, wrote Edwardsa congratulatory letter prais-ing his efforts as president ofthe Valley Homes MutualHousing Corporation Board.

On March 29, 2007, Presi-dent George W. Bush salutedthe Tuskegee Airmen when hepresented Edwards and oth-

ers with the CongressionalGold Medal, the highest civil-ian award. It reads: “ACT OFCONGRESS, 2006, OUT-STANDING COMBAT REC-ORD INSPIRED REVOLU-TIONARY REFORM IN THEARMED FORCES?”

Not only did the airmenperform an exemplary job,but Edwards vividly remem-bers the 1945 “Mutiny at Free-man Field,” when the Tuske-gee Airmen held fast againstracial oppression. Edwards

was the only Tuskegee Air-man from Cincinnati to acceptPresident Barack Obama’sinvitations to attend both hisinaugurations.

On Feb. 23, 2015, Edwardswill be married 72 years to thestill beautiful Anna Mae. Theyreceived congratulations ontheir long marriage from theObamas in 2013. They are theparents of four children. Ed-wards has traced his maternalDNA to the Highlanders inCameroon, Africa.

His paternal ancestrytraces back to 11th CenturyEngland and Edwards has thefamily crest. Henry A. Wise,lawyer, congressman, USMinister to Brazil and gover-nor of Virginia, is his great-great grandfather. WilliamHenry Carter, well known inhistorical Cincinnati and adirect descendant of Wise, ishis great grandfather. Thetwo family branches happilyconnected, and there is a won-derful photograph of Edwardswith Henry A. Wise III.

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.

In flight or on ground, Edwards a true hero

Evelyn PerkinsCOMMUNITYPRESSCOLUMNIST

EVELYN PERKINS FOR THE COMMUNITY

Leslie Edwards Sr. proudly wears his Tuskegee Airman cap as he relaxesafter lunch at LaRosa's in Wyoming.

Jan. 28 questionWhat do you think about

President Obama's proposal topay for two years of communitycollege, effectively expandingschool to K-14 by taxing 529college savings plans?

“Community colleges are avaluable part of our education-al system, and provide animportant option for manystudents and families. Howev-er, $60 billion is not free, andending benefits to middleclass 529 college savings plansto pay for it is counterproduc-tive and an added tax on mil-lions of families. PresidentObama is doing a disservice toour students whose generationis already on the receiving endof a growing $18 trillion debt.”

U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup

“I am very much against it.The main reason is the taxingof the 529 college savingsplans. When we started savingfor college for our children wewere told that the benefit ofusing the 529 was that it wouldnot be taxed, so that was avery large selling point in usmaking the decision to use itas an investment vehicle tohelp pay for college.

“To now change that aspect,has the bait and switch feel toit. Although many will say that529s are something that areused by the wealthy, we are avery middle class family withboth parents working fulltime, and are no meanswealthy. So the taxing of the529 is very disadvantageous tous.

“I am all for expansion ofeducation for all, but in thiscase it seems that the middleclass will take the hardest hit.”

C.S.

“Let me see tax the hard-working Americans who aresacrificing to put money awayfor their children, so we couldpay for two more years ofeducation for everybody. I

guess Obama was told those 5million illegal children (he letin) won’t be ready in five orsix years for the job market.Why two? Why not four years?That’s next. When was the lasttime an applicant was told,‘you know if you just had twomore years of a meaninglesseducation you would be qual-ified?’ When Obama said ‘hewanted to spread the wealtharound,’ you probably thoughtto other Americans. Now weknow he meant the all theThird World countries.”

J.H.D.

“Non event since he hassince backed off; fear notthough he's bound to come upwith another idea soon that'sequally as stupid as (free tu-ition) was.”

T.S.

Jan. 21 questionThe city of Cincinnati re-

leased a report earlier thismonth which detailed a de-crease in crime within the city.Do you feel safe, or safer, in thecity than you have in the past?Why or why not?

“I see no difference in myperceived safety level indowntown Cincinnati. I workin Cincinnati so I see it nearlyevery weekday, however, I am

usually only there during day-light hours. I suspect I mayhave a different perspective ifI frequented the city afterdark. I applaud the police forhelping make a decrease inCincinnati crime a reality. Itwill be curious to see whatimpact on crime the ill-ad-vised streetcar will have,when and if it is ever complet-ed.”

M.J.F.

“Pre riots, during the lunchhour I would often go grablunch at restaurants on MainStreet in Over the Rhine. Thatarea seemed to be on the up-swing with many independentoperators and owners. I neverfelt threatened.

“However, after the riots, Istopped heading into Over theRhine and lost track of whathappened to many of the busi-nesses, taking most of mylunch hours down south moreinto the Central Business Dis-trict, Fountain Square area.

“Now, however with somuch redevelopment happen-ing in parts of Over the Rhine,such as the Vine Street corri-dor, north of Central Parkway,Washington Park and the newWoodward Theater opening onMain Street, I have venturedback into the area.

“There is a sense of safetyin numbers and there aremany people now partaking inthe entertainment and restau-rant offerings in the area. Thatlong with some very secureparking garages and lots hasmade me feel very safe.

“Right now I feel very safefrom Central, north up Vine,up till you get to around theKroger's store. It can get a bitintimidating from their on uptowards UC. As for MainStreet, from Central on up toMOTR and the WoodwardTheater seems safe, althoughthe density isn't there yet thatexists on Vine, so I am morecautious.”

C.S.

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THIS WEEK’SQUESTIONSThe governors of Ohio andKentucky last week announceda new plan to help pay for anew Brent Spence Bridge,which includes a 50 percent tolldiscount for daily users of thebridge. Is this a good idea?Why or why not?

Every week we ask readers a questionthey can reply to via email. Send youranswers to [email protected] with Ch@troom in thesubject line.

Mr. Edward Levy recentlyposted an excellent concept forturning some attitudes to amore positive outlook. He ar-gues forcefully that one’s cour-teous behavior can affect theattitude of others.

Language is also one of thefirst clues onehas of anoth-er’s attitudeand character.We have re-ceived hun-dreds of phonesales solicita-tions in whichthe conversa-tion begins, “IsJames there?”My first

thoughts are, ‘how presumptu-ous,’ ‘how abrupt,’ ‘how rude,’and ‘who wants to know.’ If youwant to make a connection onthe phone, and the other personis unknown to you, a brief in-troduction is in order.

We have often hosted peoplefrom other countries who werevisiting us for business purpos-es. One such meeting includedtwo Frenchmen who repre-sented a medical device manu-facturer. The conversationswere long and technical. Tospeed the conversation, whenthey asked one another ques-tions, they would speak inFrench. Knowing a littleFrench, I was able to pick upabout 40 percent of what theywere saying.

To my astonishment, in ev-ery conversation they wouldcall each other “sir” (monsieur),they would also say “if youplease” (si vous plaît), “thankyou sir” (merci monsieur) andalmost every other word denot-ing courtesy that I rememberpeople using in the 1940s and1950s here in the states.

Later, on the drive to theairport, we discussed the im-portance of language, and I

mentioned the courtesies oftheir language. They werequick to point out that thingswere changing in France, andthat these courtesies were lessoften used. At that time theFrench were quite concernedabout the infusion of Englishand slang expressions in theirlanguage. They wanted to keepFrench, as they knew it, as theirlanguage.

I too, continue to hold thedoor, for everyone. Back in the1960s, there became a backlash,mostly by young women, whowould retort, “I can open myown door.” I understood theirneed for independence and didnot respond.

The words please and thankyou seem to have been droppedfrom our language; or, howabout a simple “hello” or nod,when passing a lone stranger ina less trafficked area, or on anelevator. Yes, sir and no ma’amseem only to be used by mil-itary personnel. I have beenasked many times if I was “mil-itary.” Younger women wouldsometimes say, “I’m no ma’am,”to which I would reply, “ofcourse not; it is just an expres-sion of courtesy.”

I’m curious; does one actu-ally take a working cell phoneon a date, what about on a jobinterview, or during a physicalexam? I believe they do, as Isee signs in doctor’s officesasking that phones be turnedoff.

Texting and talking on thephone while attempting to driveare both very rude and ex-tremely dangerous. Both activ-ities involve erratic drivingpatterns.

We can improve our writtenand spoken language, makingothers feel better about them-selves.

James Baker is a 38-year resident ofIndian Hill.

Courtesy andrespect, Part II

James BakerCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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In a matchup of teams rankedin the top three of the En-quirer Division I coaches’

poll, Mount Notre Dame wasable to control the gamethroughout, picking up a 44-31road win over McAuley Jan. 29.The win was the first GGCL lossof the season for McAuley.

The Cougars were led by sen-ior forward Dani Kissell, whoscored 13 points. Senior guardNaomi Davenport added ninepoints for No. 2 MND, which haswon seven of its last eightgames.

Senior guard Emily Vogel-pohl scored a game-high 17points to lead third-rankedMcAuley. McAuley saw itseight-game winning streak end.

PHOTOS BY TONY TRIBBLE/FOR ENQUIRER MEDIA

McAuley’s Lexi Chrisman (23) battles Mount Notre Dame players for a loose ball during a basketball game Jan. 29.

TitanicGGCL battle

McAuley’sEmily

Vogelpohl,left, battles

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Girls basketball» McAuley dropped its first Girls

Greater Catholic League game of the sea-son with a 44-31 loss to Mt. Notre DameJan. 29. The Mohawks were led by EmilyVogelpohl’s 17 points and five boards.

» Roger Bacon fell to Badin 69-38 onJan. 28. Julia Kidd led the Spartans withnine points.

» Finneytown lost to Wyoming 34-20 onJan. 28.

» Mt. Healthy lost two of three gameslast week. Indian Hill defeated the Owls90-83 Jan. 26 and Harrison won 51-40 onJan. 28. Healthy halted the skid with a 57-42 victory against Western Hills Jan. 29.

Boys basketball» Mount Healthy lost two games last

week. The Owls lost to Aiken 57-47 Jan. 24and 58-50 to Shroder Jan. 27.

» St. Xavier fell to Elder 60-54 on Jan.23. The Bombers were led by Sam Mar-tin’s 18 points.

» Aiken took down Mount Healthy 57-47 on Jan. 24. Junior Carlik Jones had 22points and Lonnie Berry added 15 for theFalcons.

» Finneytown beat Reading 59-57 onJan. 27. The Wildcats were led by BryceButler’s 15 points.

» La Salle beat Northmont 58-44 onJan. 24 to five coach Dan Fleming his400th career win.

» Roger Bacon beat Carroll 45-36 onJan. 27. William Greene and Justin John-son each had 12 points for the Spartans.

Girls bowling » McAuley won the Girls Greater

Catholic League championship by win-ning the league meet on Jan. 26. The Mo-hawks went 13-2 this season againstGGCL opponents.

Boys bowling» Mount Healthy defeated Edgewood

2,402-2,108 Jan. 26. Garion Wesley led theOwls with a high series of 390.

Third Hall of Fame induction» McAuley High School teacher Velma

Lehmann was recently inducted into herthird softball Hall of Fame,the Ohio USSSA SoftballHall of Fame. Lehmann waspreviously inducted by theCincinnati and NationalSoftball Hall of Fame. Leh-mann, who teaches physi-cal education and health,had a .550 career batting av-erage and was only 16 years

old when she joined her first major team,Riverside Ford. She was named to the All-World Team four times (1972, 1982, 1986,1987). Additionally, Lehmann was namedGreater Cincinnati Player of the Year inback-to-back seasons, compiling .543 and.589 batting averages. She has twice beennamed All-State and was a member of theUSSSA All-Stars who made an historictour of the Soviet Union.

St. X grad in lacrosse draft» Connor Buczek, a junior at Cornell

and a 2012 St. Xavier graduate, was select-ed second overall by the Florida Launch inthe Major League Lacrosse Collegiatedraft on Jan. 23. Buczek was a first-teamAll-American and the Ivy League Playerof the Year in 2014.

Hall of Fame nominations» Nominations are still being accepted

for the Athletic Hall of Fame at Mount St.Joseph University. To be eligible for in-duction, alumni must have graduated atleast 10 years earlier, received at least twovarsity letters and meet several other cri-teria. All entries are reviewed by themembers of the Hall of Fame selectioncommittee. Nominations may be submit-ted online or by mail, and sent to the ath-letics office at the Mount. The deadlinefor consideration for 2015 is Feb. 18. Visitat www.msjsports.com/halloffame to sub-mit nominations online and to learn aboutthe full list of criteria for inductees.

SHORT HOPS

By Adam Baum and Nick [email protected]@communitypress.com

Lehmann

FINNEYTOWN — Bryce But-ler has found the path carvedby his older brother, Bally.Over the last three years, youwouldn’t have to look very faron the scoring breakdown tofind either of the FinneytownHigh School basketball stand-outs.

Bryce, now a junior, leadsthe Cincinnati Hills League inscoring average with 19.6points per game. If he staysthere, it will be the third con-secutive season that a Finney-town Butler has finished inthe top-4 in CHL scoring aver-age. Bally, who graduated in2014, was second last season(20.3 ppg) and fourth the yearprior (16.2).

“I think it’s hard for guys tostay in front of him,” first-year Finneytown coach Ki-mar Morris said of the 5-foot-10 guard. “He has a will attimes to just take over (thegame). That means he knowsother teams are focused onhim and he just has a tenacityto attack the basket.”

Morris pointed out that be-cause Bryce attacks the rim,he gets to the foul line often“and makes them.” Bryce hasmade double digit free throwsfive times this season. Butleralso has three 30-point gamesand one 40-point performancein a loss to Aiken on Dec. 9, 79-56.

Butler can score — Morrismade it clear that the Wild-cats’ offense often runsthrough him, but Morriswants to see Butler take overgames on the defensive endtoo.

“He has the ability to take it(game) over defensively,”Morris said. “If a team has an-other guard he makes it his fo-cal point to shut down thatguard.”

Butler stands out on ayoung team that’s been muchimproved in the second half.Finneytown, which startedthe season 1-6, has really cometogether down the stretch. Af-ter starting 6-2 in the confer-ence, Finneytown’s currentlysitting in a tie for second in theCHL.

“They’re starting to put ittogether,” said Morris. “We’vehad a crazy out-of-conferenceschedule and five of our 10losses have come against top-ranked teams.”

Morris went on to say thatthe Wildcats’ focus has beenon not allowing one mistake toturn into three or four. TheWildcats are hoping that whenthe postseason rolls aroundtheir tough schedule and a re-newed focus will repay them.

“Come tournament timethere will be a lot of teams thatwon’t want to play us,” Morrissaid. “Even though we have aninexperienced team, we’vestill got a good second half ofthe season to go.”

Another Butlerholds courtat FinneytownBy Adam [email protected]

ADAM BAUM/COMMUNITY PRESS

Finneytown High School prepares to face Reading on the road Jan. 27.

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Twenty years beforeRoger Bacon’s “ChosenOnes” delayed the corona-tion of “Chosen One” Le-Bron James in 2002, anoth-er group of Spartans wrotetheir own less-heraldedpage of local high schoolbasketball history.

Roger Bacon’s 1981-82team strung together astreak of heart-stoppingfinishes, completing therun with a 71-67 overtimewin over Barberton atOhio State’s St. John Arenato capture the Class AAA –at the time, the big-schooldesignation – state cham-pionship.

Despite having just oneplayer taller than 6-foot-4– 6-7 Don Hausfeld cameoff the bench – coach BobCallahan’s Spartans foundthe right combination ofgrit and luck to becomejust the third team andsecond school from Ham-ilton County in the 60-yearhistory of the tournamentto win a big-school title.

“For four years, theypracticed hard together,and they’ll tell you they de-served to be state champi-ons,” said Callahan, whoteaches mathematics atTaylor. “It wasn’t some-thing they thought aboutoriginally while they weregoing through school oreven going through theseason, but the closer wegot, the more they be-lieved they were good –and they were. We didn’thave any great players,but we were a great team.”

Said Bruce Knolle, whowas a leader in the lockerroom, “They forget aboutus. We never had a nick-name.”

The heart and soul ofthe senior-dominatedSpartans were the 6-4Knolle, whose knack foroffensive reboundingproved invaluable downthe stretch, and 6-3 for-ward Greg Schildmeyer,who was named MostValuable Player of thestate tournament afterscoring 14 points in the 49-47 semifinal win over Li-ma Senior and 22 with ninerebounds before foulingout in the final.

“Greg was just a real in-telligent young man, andhe was intense,” Callahansaid. “He wanted to be No.1 in his class. On the bas-ketball floor, he wanted tobe the best defensive play-er. He wanted to guard theother team’s best player,and he was very good at itbecause of his intensity.He’d come to practice, andthere was none of this fool-ing around with him. Hewanted to practice hard.He wanted to play hard,and he really led the otherkids.

“There weren’t a wholelot of egos, because I don’tthink Greg Schildmeyeror Bruce Knolle wouldhave allowed it.”

That humility alsocould be attributed to theteam’s lack of true basket-ball talent. The Spartanswere a collection of tre-mendous athletes. Schild-meyer played football atNavy, Mike Morrisseyplayed college baseball,and Rob Niehoff and then-junior Adrian Breen bothwere members of the Ben-gals’ replacement teamduring the 1987 National

Football League workstoppage.

What the Spartanslacked in talent, they madeup for with intensity, hard-nosed defense and thechemistry of near life-times of playing againstand with each other.Knolle, who grew up inNorth College Hill and at-tended St. Margaret Mary,played Catholic Youth Or-ganization games againstSchildmeyer at St. Vivian,Morrissey at CorpusChristi, Niehoff and guardRick Bierman at St. Bar-tholomew and Hausfeld atSt. Clement.

Roger Bacon went 14-7in the 1980-1981 season,losing to Taft in the firstround of the state tourna-ment. The Spartans, whoplayed home games at St.Bernard High School,went into the next seasonranked eighth in The En-quirer’s pre-season poll.They won their first fivegames and were No. 2 be-hind Anderson after win-ning eight of their firstnine.

A regular-season finaleloss to La Salle left RogerBacon at 16-4 and in athree-way tie for secondwith the Lancers and St.Xavier in the Greater Cin-cinnati League.

Knolle, who’d averaged8.6 points over Roger Ba-con’s last four regular-sea-son games, scored exactly23 in each of the second-seeded Spartans’ firstthree tournament wins.Meanwhile, the bracketwas shaping up quite nice-ly for them. La Salle lost toWoodward while both St.Xavier and Andersonwere upset by a Moellerteam that had been ener-gized by the late-seasonpromotion from the Cru-sader junior varsity ofsophomore Byron Larkin.

Even Callahan admitsthat the turning point forhis team’s tournament runcame in a game in whichthe Spartans didn’t evenplay. While Roger Baconwas beating Woodward inone sectional champion-ship game, Mount Healthywas eliminating Elder inanother.

According to the Elderwebsite, the Panthers hadwon 14 consecutive gamesagainst Roger Bacon – astreak that stretched backseven years.

“When Mount Healthybeat them, we were like,

‘We can beat MountHealthy,’” Callahan said.

First, Roger Bacon hadto get past Lebanon, whichhad done the undersizedSpartans a favor by knock-ing off a Kettering Alterthat included 6-9 DonHughes. Their 58-45 winset up their matchup withthe Owls, who had “put aspanking” on Roger Baconin the pre-season scrim-mage, Bierman said.

In the regional semifi-nal at University of Day-ton Arena, the Spartansshot 58 percent from thefield for the game, includ-ing a perfect 10-for-10from the field in the fourthquarter, to turn a 48-43 def-icit into a 65-57 lead beforeholding on for a taut 69-67win behind Schildmeyer’s21points, Knolle’s 18 and 17from the 5-10 Bierman.

“I wanted to beat MountHealthy,” Knolle said. “Iplayed against a lot ofthose kids at the MountHealthy Park. I actuallywent back in the summerafter the state champion-ship. One of them openedhis mouth and said, ‘I re-member you. I schooledyou up in Dayton.’ I’m like,‘Oh, really? I don’t remem-ber it that way.’ ”

That set up a fourthmeeting of the year withMoeller, whose seniorshad never beaten RogerBacon. The Crusaderswere missing 6-7 Tim Jol-ley, sidelined with an ankleinjury suffered in the pre-vious game, but ByronLarkin was averaging al-most 28 points per game inhis brief varsity career.

“They asked what wethought about that, and Isaid, ‘We don’t care,’”Knolle said. “We’ll stophim. He hasn’t played usyet.’”

The Spartans, who hadallowed a city-best aver-age of 50.5 points pergame during the regularseason, yielded just nine tothe precocious Larkin, butthey still needed a putbackby Knolle with 11 secondsleft to squeeze out a 54-53win in the first-ever South-west District regionalchampionship game be-tween two teams from thesame league.

The win propelled Rog-er Bacon to just its secondappearance in the statesemifinals and first since1939. On March 25, theSpartans found them-selves locked in another

tight battle with Lima Sen-ior, also nicknamed theSpartans. Again, it camedown to Knolle’s well-honed rebounding skills.

With the score knottedat 47 after Knolle’s layupwith 53 seconds left, the6-3 Niehoff – who hadn’tplayed basketball since hisfreshman season – tried ajump shot from the base-line that hit the rim andbounced high in the air.

“Now, of our startingfive, Robbie Niehoff wasnot the guy you wanted toshoot, but he was open,”Callahan said. “He shot itand missed it. I’ll alwaysremember this. GregSchildmeyer and two ofthe Lima guys all game to-gether going for that re-bound, and they bangedinto each other. All threewent down to the floor, theball went to Bruce Knolle.He just turned around andlaid it up at the buzzer.

“You’ve got to belucky.”

The entire scenarioseemed to take so long thatnewspaper stories includethe possibility that theclock operator stopped theclock in anticipation of afoul being called. That wasnever proven.

Callahan suggests theplay of a higher power.Roger Bacon had beenfounded by the FranciscanFriars, a religious orderthat traces its origins to St.Francis of Assisi, who wasborn on Sept. 26, 1181 – 800years earlier.

“I’m positive he hadsomething to do with thatball bouncing the rightway at certain times,”Callahan said. “It was fourstraight games of thatstuff. We had a good team,but we had to be lucky.”

After three nail-biters,Roger Bacon seemed to bein good shape after open-ing up a 13-point lead with1:58 left in the third quar-ter of the championshipgame two days lateragainst Barberton beforea crowd of 13,420. TheMagics stepped up theirpress and forced enoughturnovers to come backand take a 63-61 lead.

Magically, Knolle camethrough again with yet an-other putback of a Schild-meyer miss to tie the scoreat 63 with 28 seconds left,setting up the first over-time game in the 12 yearssince the OHSAA had goneto three divisions.

That’s three straightgames in which a Knollestickback played a defin-ing role. He was kind oflike a basketball version oftelevision’s MacGyver –using whatever was handyto save the day in the nickof time.

Schildmeyer, who nowlives in the Chicago area,gave the Spartans a 65-63lead with two free throws,but Barberton tied thegame. Hausfeld made twofree throws with 33 sec-onds left to give Roger Ba-con the lead for good, andSchildmeyer and Biermaneach added two freethrows in the last 17 sec-onds to clinch the win.

The Spartans, whomade the same number ofshots from the field as theMagics despite making 20fewer attempts, won thelast four games of the tour-nament by a total – a total –of nine points.

“It really didn’t hit meuntil it was over,” Knollesaid. “It was like, ‘What didwe just do?’ The weekendwas so exhausting. Afterwe won, it was like, ‘Wedidn’t think we’d ever dothat’ – a little team out ofSt. Bernard.”

Grit defines Bacon’s ’82 champs

By Mark SchmetzerEnquirer contributor

TAKEN FROM ROGER BACON YEARBOOK

Roger Bacon 6-3 forward Greg Schildmeyer was named MostValuable Player of the state tournament after scoring 14points in the 49-47 semifinal win over Lima Senior, and 22with nine rebounds before fouling out in the final, a 71-67overtime win over Barberton.

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MONFORT HEIGHTS —The La Salle footballcoaching search lasted agrand total of three days.After Nate Moore re-signed to take the headfootball coach and ath-letic director jobs atMassillon Washington onJan. 25, La Salle didn’twaste any time in itssearch. On Jan. 28, LaSalle hired formerThomas More footballcoach Jim Hilvert to thesame position.

“The opportunity tocoach at La Salle wassomething that made meso excited that I had tocontact athletic directorDan Flynn and place myname in consideration,”Hilvert said in a releaseobtained by The Enquir-er’s Mike Dyer. “Coach-ing in the GCL South andleading the young men inthe La Salle Football pro-gram are once-in-a-life-time opportunities. I amalso excited to coach atthe alma mater of my fa-ther, Jim Sr., who was inthe class of 1964.”

Hilvert had a recordof 67-19 at Thomas Moreand he won six PresidentAthletic Conference ti-tles.

Moore couldn’t passup the opportunity “to bean athletic director andadvance my profession-al career from the ad-ministrative stand-point,” he said. “Whenyou look at it from a pro-fessional and familyvantage point, it was theright move for us.”

Moore knew thatleaving behind theschool he had, twomonths earlier, led to its

first state championshipwould not be easy. Moorewanted to meet with hisplayers and explain hisdecision face-to-face.Eventually, he did, buthis players had alreadyheard the news.

“I was really disap-pointed in the way it hap-pened, you know, on so-cial media,” Moore said.“I wanted to be the one totell them (players). Thefirst thing I told themwas how it happened isnot what I wanted. Thatwas not my intent.”

Moore told his formerteam how much he caresfor them, and that he al-ways will.

“I still care about thekids I coached at Min-ster a great deal too,”said Moore who was atMinster before La Salle.

Moore rememberedwhen the La Salle jobopened up he didn’t thinkhe would land an inter-view, but he “wanted togo big and apply for thebiggest job out there.”

“I didn’t expect to getan interview,” saidMoore. “But, to get achance to coach in theGCL South, the greatestleague in the state andpossibly the country —that drew me to the (LaSalle) job.”

Moore said there’s anassistant athletic direc-tor already in place atMassillon so he’ll havesome help early on. But,the former Lancer saidhe was fortunate to haveworked for a great ath-letic director the last twoyears in Dan Flynn.“He’s one of the best inthe business,” Mooresaid of Flynn. “Hedoesn’t get enough cred-it.”

TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

La Salle football coach Nate Moore leads the Lancers ontothe field for the Division II state championship gameagainst Nordonia on Dec. 5 in Columbus.

Moore exits,Hilvert entersfor LancersBy Adam [email protected]

FILE PHOTO

Jim Hilvert, La Salle’s new head coach, directs a practice atThomas More College in 2010.

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They are from differ-ent neighborhoods di-verse by ethnicities, cul-tures, religions and eco-nomic backgrounds.Through nonprofit Magni-fied Giving, they exten-sively researched, debat-ed, discussed and someeven fund raised to grantnearly $75,000 to GreaterCincinnati causes.

These are studentsfrom 50 high schools – andsome of the region’syoungest philanthropists.

During three differentawards ceremonies be-fore their families,

friends and supporters,they shared what theylearned and presentedchecks to their chosengrant recipients. Threestudents were also select-ed for the Roger GreinSpirit of PhilanthropyAward from teachernominations for best ex-emplifying the meaningof philanthropy.

Local schools involvedin the program:

Aiken High School –Students granted $1,000 toworld renown CincinnatiChildren’s Hospital Medi-cal Center

Colerain High School –Students granted $1,000 toNew Life Furniture,which offers free furni-ture to those who live inextreme poverty.

La Salle High School -Students granted $1,000 tothe Brighton Center whois using the money to pur-chase bed bug covers, newbedding and mattressesfor its Homeward BoundShelter.

McAuley High School -Students granted$1,517.04 to Elementz,thriving arts center thatfosters talent and hope inCincinnati’s urban youth.

Roger Bacon HighSchool – Students granted$1,500 to My Neighbor’sPlace, an organization thatworks with communitychurches to improve thequality of life of local resi-dents.

St. Xavier High School– Students presented agrant of $1,000 to theAcademy of MultilingualImmersion Studies(AMIS); and $1,000 to Vi-sionaries + Voices, a non-profit supporting the cre-ative talents of more than150 visual artists.

Magnified Giving celebrateshigh school philanthropists

LaSalle High School students granted $1,000 to the Brighton Center, which is using the moneyto purchase bed bug covers, new bedding and mattresses for its Homeward Bound Shelter.

St. Xavier students presented a grant of $1,000 to the Academy of Multilingual ImmersionStudies, and $1,000 to Visionaries + Voices, a nonprofit supporting the creative talents of morethan 150 visual artists.

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Aiken High School students granted $1,000 to CincinnatiChildren's Hospital Medical Center.

Through Feb. 28, thePublic Library of Cincin-nati and Hamilton Countyis looking to discover newand talented poets fromthe Cincinnati Region.

Adults, ages 18 and old-er, are invited to enter.The Poetry Contest is co-sponsored by the GreaterCincinnati Writer’sLeague. Entries will bejudged in March by acommittee comprised oflocal literary profession-als.

Judging will be anony-mous and decisions are fi-nal. Up to four winnerswill have their poem pub-lished on our website and

will be given the opportu-nity to read their poem atthe Main Library’s Poetryin the Garden Series,which will be held Tues-day evenings in April.

Contest rules:» Each poet may sub-

mit no more than one po-em.

» Poems must be origi-nal content and unpub-lished in any public medi-um.

» Poems must be suit-able for a general audi-ence.

» Poems must be sub-mitted in a Word docu-ment, no longer than 40lines, at least 12-point

font, on one 8.5-by-11page; prose poems nolonger than 300 words.

» Entries must be sub-mitted using our onlineform by Feb. 28 atwww.cincinnatili-brary.org/news/2014/poetry-contest.aspx.

» Entries that are notin compliance with theserules are subject to dis-qualification.

» The Library is not re-sponsible for entries thatwere not received.

» By entering this con-test, you give the Librarypermission to publishyour name and poem,should your entry win.

Library poetry contest runs through February

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FILE PHOTO.

Bill Hadercooks fish atlast year’sfish fry atthe WesleyWernerPost 513AmericanLegion Hallin MountHealthy.The posthassponsored afish fry atthe post for30 years.

A list of local fish fries:» St. Therese Little FlowerParish: The annual fish fries atSt. Therese Little Flower Par-ish, 5560 Kirby Road, willcontinue on Fridays throughLent, except for Good Friday.There is dine-in, carry-out anda drive-through from 5:30-7:30p.m. at Little Flower Church.

» Pleasant Run PresbyterianChurch: A series of fish frieskicks off from 5 p.m. to 7:30p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at thechurch, 11565 Pippin Road.

The menu includes a choice offish or chicken nuggets andchoice of two sides: macaroniand cheese, green beans,coleslaw, applesauce. Themeal also includes bread,dessert and either coffee,lemonade or ice tea. The priceis $8.50 per adult and $4.50per child. Carry-out prices are$8 per adult and $4 per child.

The fish fries will be Feb. 20and 27, and March 6, 13, and20.

Call 513-825-4544, or visitpleasantrunpc.org

» Mt. Healthy American LegionPost 513: The annual fish fry atWesley Werner Post 513 Amer-ican Legion Hall, 7947 Hamil-

ton Ave. in Mount Healthyruns from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.Fridays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27.

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Marian BartlettMarian (nee Greer) Bartlett,

77, died Dec. 27.Survived by husband Thorn-

ton Bartlett; children Mike(Rebecca), Kay (Lou) Hudepohland Mark; grandchildren An-drea, Andrew, Hillary, Mark andValerie; great-grandchildrenKenny, Kaylee, Kolton, andAdalynn; four siblings; threegrand-puppies Sneakers, Twinkleand Sheila Mae.

Services are private.Memorials may be made to

your local animal shelter.

Dorothy BeckDorothy C. (nee Cook) Beck,

90, died Jan. 4.Survived by daughter Beverly

(Glenn) Tucker.Preceded in death by husband

Louis N. Beck.Burial of cremated remains at

Arlington Memorial GardensCemetery.

Memorials may be made toVitas Hospice.

Franklin BillsFranklin D. Bills, 82, died Dec.

31. He was a military veteran.Survived by wife Karen L.

(McCoy) Bills; children Jeff(Dinorah) Bills and Thomas(Melanie) Bills; grandchildrenTyler and Spencer, Lee and

Stuart Bills;siblingsGerald E. andJohn R. Bills,Mary Sue(Wendell) BillsRoss; numer-ous niecesand nephews.

Preceded indeath by

parents Clarence E. and MildredV. (Haddox) Bills.; siblings LarryC. and Chester A. Bills, Helen L.Bills Hammett and Anna L. BillsCunningham.

Visitation was Jan. 4 at theFlowers-Snyder Funeral Home.Funeral services were Jan. 5 atNewark Road Church of Christ.Burial followed at Mount Ver-non Memorial Gardens withmilitary honors provided by theKnox County Joint Veterans.

Verna Mae BrowningVerna Mae (nee Crosby)

Browning, 87, died Jan. 6.Survived by children Anita K.

(Nick) Mokas and Mary Ann(Steve) Felix; grandchildrenShelley and Christian Mokas andKyle Felix; great-grandchildrenBaylee and Elanni; brotherCharles (late Laverne): manynieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death byhusband Kenneth V. Browning;

parentsAlbert E. andBessie (neeRush) Crosby;siblings AlbertE. (late Clara)Crosby Jr.,Christie Louis,Elmer (lateLoretta),James, Ralph

(Ada), Betty (late Edward)Renner, Edith (Everett) Hubbardand Nancy (late Allen) Miller.

Memorial gathering was Jan.11 at Evergreen RetirementCommunity

Memorials may be made toVitas Hospice Care or NationalParkinson Foundation either c/othe Dennis George FuneralHome, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, Ohio45002.

Maureen CappelMaureen P. (nee O’Hara)

Cappel, 72, died Dec. 26.Survived by husband James

Cappel; children Theresa Cappeland Ellen (Gary) Swain; grand-daughter Sara; great-grand-children Alexis and Makenzie;brother Dennis (Helen) O’Hara.

Visitation and funeral Masswere Jan. 3. at St. IgnatiusChurch. Private burial services.

Memorials may be made tothe Ohio Valley Chapter of the

National Multiple SclerosisSociety, 4440 Lake Forest Drive,Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.

Dolores FlickDolores M. (nee Theobald)

Flick, 86, died Jan. 4.Survived by children Joseph R.

(Brenda) Flick, Diane L. (Bill)Ferneding and John C. (Christy)Flick; granddaughter ElizabethFlick; siblings Don Theobald,Laverne Grimm.

Preceded in death by husbandJoseph J. Flick; sister MarjorieAielli.

Visitation was Jan 7 at St.Ignatius Loyola Church, followedby Mass of Christian Burial.

Memorials may be made toVitas Hospice 11500 NorthlakeDrive, No. 400, Cincinnati, Ohio45249.

Sally GeigerSally (nee Morris) Geiger, 83,

died Dec. 19.Survived by children Jennifer

(Jack Barrett) Geiger and Fritz(Jamie) Geiger; grandchildrenMcKinley, Sam and Gus Geiger;siblings Patricia Wallace andRonella Stagner; many niecesand nephews.

Preceded in death by husbandMerrill “Bud” Geiger.

Private funeral services wereheld out of state.

Memorials may be made toOhio Alleycat Resources, 5619Orlando Place, Cincinnati, Ohio45227.

Albert GroutAlbert T. Grout, 87, died Jan.

3. He is a military veteran.Survived by wife Anna E. Gehl

Grout; children Richard (Eliza-beth) Grout, Robert (Adele)Grout, Barbara (William) Fair-banks and Mary Grout; fivegrandchildren; one great-grand-child; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brotherWilliam Grout.

Visitation was Jan. 10 at theDennis George Funeral Home.Military honors following ser-vice.

Ernest HarmonErnest Harmon, 78, Dec. 30.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.Survived by children Diane

(Jim Pugh) Mechler, Ernest Jr.(Robin) Harmon and Lori Har-mon; grandchildren KristopherHoffmann, Howie, MichaelMechler and Gabrielle Harmon;great-grandchildren Aiden andEllie Hoffmann.

Preceded in death by wifeEstella (Nee Dix) Harmon.

Visitation and memorialservices were Jan 6 at the RadelFuneral Home.

Memorials may be made toHospice of Cincinnati, WesternHills, P.O Box 63359, Cincinnati,Ohio.

George JansenGeorge L. Jansen, 86, died

Dec. 29. Retired captain, Cincin-nati Fire Department, Engine 34- Clifton. Korean War veteran.

Survived by children MaryAnn (Patrick) O’Harra, James(Bonnie) Jansen and DianeYoung; eight grandchildren,seven great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by wife

Dorothy Miller Jansen; siblingsAnna Mae Remmel; AlviraSchmudde.

Visitation and services were atRebold, Rosenacker and SextonFuneral Home. Burial in New St.Joseph Cemetery.

John LingerJohn N. Linger, 85, Jan. 6.Survived by children Tom

(Becky), Bob(Pam) andBarb (Joe)West; grand-childrenRebecca(Brandon)Noble, Jessica,Jacob andJason Linger,Caitlin (An-drew) Baker

and Taylor West; great-grand-children Maxwell and OliverNoble; sister Rose Marie (Law-rence) Rose.

Preceded in death by wifeVirginia H. (nee Boimann); sistersElizabeth (Stanley) Rauen andCatherine (Sherman) Yearion.Visitation and Blessing Servicewere held at the Dalbert, Wood-ruff and Isenogle Funeral Home.

Kathleen ManderyKathleen Mandery, 57, died

Jan 3.Survived by husband Scott;

children Steve (Alysia) Manderyand Stepha-nie (Joe)Berlepsch;grandchildrenNathan,Hannah,Reece andLucie; broth-ers Keith(Barb) Fleck-enstein andKevin (Lydia)

Fleckenstein.Preceded in death by parents

Milton and Rosemary Flecken-stein.

A celebration of life was Jan.9 at the Colerain TownshipCommunity Center.

Memorials may be made tothe Hospice of Cincinnati.

Carol PetersCarol Peters (nee Coop),

Cleves, 88, died Jan. 4.Survived by husband Millard

“Pete” Peters;children DanaLesch, Renee(Tom) Ken-dall; grand-childrenMonica, MaryCarol, Dan,Amanda,Patrick; eightgreat-grand-children.

Serviceswere held privately for thefamily.

Memorials may be made toFoundation Fighting Blindness,P.O.Box 17279, Baltimore, Mary-land 21297-0495.

Audrey PettigrewAudrey K. (nee Babst) Pet-

tigrew, 83, died Jan. 1.Survived by children Bruce

(Brenda) Koelker, Rodney Pet-tigrew and Gary Pettigrew;

special friendsRonda, Joshand Noah.

Preceded indeath byfather RobertW. Babst Sr.;mother EdnaV. Babst;brotherRobert W.

Babst Jr.Visitation and funeral services

were at the Dalbert, Woodruffand Isenogle Funeral Home.Burial at Vine Street Cemetery.

Robert PyleRobert “Bob” John Pyle, 87,

died Jan. 2.Survived by wife Joy Dian (nee

Decker) Pyle;childrenDonna Lynn(Robert)Lensmeyer,Sherry Lee(Leo) Pilotand Robert“Rob” Daryl(Theresa) Pyle;11 grand-children;

seven great-grandchildren; onegreat-great grandchild; numer-ous nieces and nephews.

Visitation and funeral serviceswere at the Bolton and LunsfordFuneral Home.

Kathy RandolphKathy (nee Kolkmeyer) Ran-

dolph, 59, died Jan. 2.Survived by children Meredith

and Louie; sister Carol (Denny)Wright; sister-in-law MaureenKolkmeyer; many nieces, neph-ews, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by brotherBill Kolkmeyer.

A celebration of Kathy’s lifewill be held at a later date.

Jacquelyn TrippelJacquelyn S. (nee Gleich)

Trippel, 67, died Dec. 31.Survived by

childrenMichael(Karen)Trippel,Kristen (Kyle)Bassman andKarin (Brian)Cramer;grandchildrenZack, Mason,Parker, DylanTrippel,

Kayce, Kameron Bassman, Cruzand Cash Cramer; aunt JeanneBittman.

Preceded in death by parentsJames and Alverda Gleich andMarlene Hill.

Visitation was at WhitewaterCrossing Christian Church,followed by Christian Service.

Memorials may be made toCincinnati Children’s HospitalMedical Center, P.O. Box 5202,Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-5202.

Nicholas ZechmeisterNicholas Zechmeister.Survived by wife Lois Zech-

meister; children Brenda andGail (Tom) Toon; grandchildren.

Burial and services were Dec.23 at Spring Grove Cemetery.

DEATHS

Bills Browning

Linger

Mandery

Peters

Pettigrew

Pyle

Trippel

United Methodist Church10507 “Old” Colerain Ave

(513) 385-7883Rev. Mark Reuter

Christ, the Prince of Peace

Sunday School 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. Richard Davenport, PastorWorship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m,

Bible Study 9:15 a.m. SundaysClassic Service and Hymnbook

www.trinitylutherancincinnati.com385-7024

Faith Lutheran LCMC8265 Winton Rd.,

Finneytownwww.faithcinci.org

Contemporary Service 9amTraditional Service 11:00am

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

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!

SHARON BAPTISTCHURCH

4451 Fields Ertel RoadCincinnati, OH 45241

(513) [email protected]

ServicesSunday School - 10:00 amSunday Morning - 11:00 amSunday Evening - 6:00 pmWednesday - 7:00 pm EveningPrayer and Bible Study

BAPTIST

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH8580 Cheviot Rd., ColerainTwp

741-7017 www.ourfbc.comGary Jackson, Senior Pastor

Sunday School (all ages) 9:30amSunday Morning Service 10:30amSunday Evening Service 6:30pmWedn. Service/Awana 7:00pmRUI Addiction Recovery (Fri.) 7:00pm

Active Youth, College, Senior GroupsExciting Music Dept, Deaf Ministry, Nursery

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

VINEYARD CHURCHNORTHWEST

Colerain TownshipThree Weekend Services

Saturday - 5:30 pmSunday - 9:30 & 11:15 am

9165 Round Top Road1/4 mile south of Northgate Mall513-385-4888 µ www.vcnw.org

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIANCHURCH

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

Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45amPhone 825-9553

www.highviewchristianchurch.com

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sharonville United MethodistTraditional worship services at 8:15am & 11:00amContemporary worship service at 9:30amFaith development opportunities for all ages!3751 Creek Rd. 513-563-0117www.sharonville-umc.org

Mt HealthyUnited Methodist ChurchCorner of Compton and Perry Streets

513-931-5827Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45am

Traditional Worship 10:00 - 11:00amNursery Available Handicap Access

"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 9:45amNursery Available * Sunday School513-481-8699 * www. mhumc.org

Spiritual Checkpoint ...Bearing the Love of Christ...for you!

UNITED METHODIST

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 Christ

691 Fleming Rd 522-2780Rev Pat McKinney

Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15amSunday Worship - 10:30am

Nursery Provided

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Northwest CommunityChurch

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

513-385-8973Worship and Sunday School 10AM

Handicap Accessible/Nursery Available

Salem White Oak Presbyterian

Northminster Presbyterian Church703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243

Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Showing LoveSunday Worship Schedule

Traditional Services - 8:00 & 10:30amContemporary Services - 9:00am

Student Cafe: 10:15amChildcare Available

Jeff Hosmer & Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

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 Rd

Office: 2192 Springdale Rd542-9025

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

At CHURCH BY THEWOODS

www.churchbythewoods.org3755 Cornell Rd.,

Sharonville , Ohio 45241You have a choice of Ministry:

1 . Traditional Sunday Worship at10:00 AM. Language: EnglishMulti-cultural, multi-generational, andmulti-ethnic.2 . Contemporary Sunday Worshipwith Freedom Church at 10:30 AM.Language: English

It’s not about Religion; it’s aboutrelationships!

www.freedomchurchcincinnati.com3. Taiwanese Traditional SundayWorship st 2:00 PM. Language:Taiwanese, UC Campus Fellowship onSaturdays,

www.cincinnatitaiwanese.org4 . Seventh Day Adventist SaturdayWorship at 10:00 AM.Language: Spanish

Loving - Caring - and SharingGod’s Word

Notes: Nursery School isprovided at each Worship time

English as a Second Language (ESL) istaught on Saturday 10-12 AM.

Various Bible Studies are available.

EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN

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This is a warningabout something thathappens all too frequent-ly and that can some-times cause major head-aches. It has to do withchecks you receive fromyour insurance companyfor damage you incurred.

In August, 2013, Shar-on Ward was told sheneeded a new roof for herWithamsville house. Shecalled her insuranceagent and received acheck for the new roof.She then signed the backof the check over to aroofing company for hernew roof.

Ward says, “The salesrepresentative told me itwould be done in a couple

of weeks –and thatwas inAugust of2013.”Ward stilldoesn’thave a newroof eventhough thecompanyasked for

received the entire insur-ance check plus anothercheck from Ward to cov-er her deductible. All thatadded up to about $6,000.

“He used to, when Itext or call him, he wouldcall back and give memany creative stories.But then it got to thepoint this year where he

wouldn’t even respond atall,” Ward says.

The roofer’s contractdoesn’t give a companyaddress or phone num-ber, and fails to have astart or completion date –all of which are neces-sary on any contract youreceive. Also, get a copyof the contractor’s work-ers compensation andliability insurance pol-icies.

That roofer claimed tobe a member of the Bet-ter Business Bureau –but a check would haverevealed the companyhad been thrown out ofthe BBB earlier thatyear.

After signing the con-

tract but getting nothingdone, Ward’s roof beganleaking and she experi-enced damage inside herhouse. The roofer cameout and just did a patchjob – failing to replacethe roof as he had agreed.

Ward says, “I’m kindof scared about what’sgoing to happen. If I’mgoing to lose thousands ofdollars and I can’t makeanother insuranceclaim.”

Now she says she’slearned the hard waynever pay a contractorfor all the work in ad-vance. Yet, that’s exactlywhat you’re doing whenyou turn over your insur-ance check to a contrac-

tor. Ward says, “The only

reason I did it is becauseI knew the sales rep verywell and he worked forthe company. That’s ap-parently how they’vealways done it. If it was astranger I would neverhave done that – so liveand learn.”

Ward filed a complaintwith police and now thecase, accusing the con-tractor of theft, is goingto court. The contractoralso faces a similarcharge in Hamilton Coun-ty where he is accused ofdoing the same thing to aMariemont man.

Remember, to protectyourself don’t pay more

than 10 upfront, exceptfor special order items,and only pay additionalsums as the work is com-pleted. Check with thelocal building depart-ment to see if permits arerequired and, if so, addthat to the contract. Makesure to get the job in-spected before final feesare paid, and get a re-ceipt showing all workersand suppliers have beenpaid in full.

Howard Ain’s column appearsbiweekly in the CommunityPress & Recorder. He appearsregularly as the Troubleshoot-er on WKRC-TV Local 12News. Email him [email protected].

Handing over all the insurance money at once is risky

Howard AinHEY HOWARD!

FOREST PARKIncidents/investigationsBurglaryResidence entered and gamesystem removed from 11000block of Hamlet, Dec. 2.

Criminal damagingChristmas lights damaged at1500 block of Mandarin Drive,Dec. 1.

Domestic violenceReported on W. Kemper Road,Nov. 28.

ForgeryReported at 1500 block ofWinford Lane, Oct. 29.

Identity theftReported on 600 block ofWooster Street, Sept. 14.

RobberyReported on 600 block ofCranford Drive, Dec. 4.

TheftCooper removed from resi-dence at 11000 block of Hano-ver Road, Dec. 3.

Theft of $371 removed fromUDF at 1100 block of KemperMeadow Drive, May 28.

Merchandise of $48 removedfrom 1100 block of Smiley Ave.,Dec. 3.

Copper plumbing removedfrom residence at 1500 blockof Lemontree Drive, Dec. 4.

Game system and items re-moved from 900 block ofHarrogate Court, Dec. 4.

NORTH COLLEGE HILLIncidents/investigationsAssaultReported on 1600 block of W.Galbraith Road, Nov. 25.

Reported on 1900 block ofCordova Ave., Nov. 30.

Reported at 6500 block ofBetts, Dec. 1.

BurglaryReported on 1500 block of W.Galbraith Road, Nov. 21.

Reported on 1500 block of W.Galbraith, Nov. 25.

Reported on 1800 block ofDallas Ave., Nov. 27.

Criminal damagingReported on 1700 block of W.Galbraith Road, Nov. 24.

Reported on 1900 block ofSundale, Nov. 24.

Reported on 1500 block ofGoodman, Nov. 25.

Reported on 6900 block ofPinoak, Nov. 26.

Reported on 1800 block ofSundale, Nov. 27.

Reported on 1800 block of W.Galbraith Road, Nov. 29.

Disorderly personReported on 1500 block of W.Galbraith Road, Nov. 25.

Reported on 7100 block ofDodgeon Court, Nov. 26.

DomesticReported on Bising Ave., Nov.21.

Reported on Sterling Ave., Nov.22.

Reported on W. GalbraithRoad, Nov. 25.

Reported on W. GalbraithRoad, Nov. 25.

Reported on Catalpa Drive,Nov. 26.

Reported on Columbine Court,Nov. 28.

RobberyReported on Foxwood Drive,Nov. 20.

Reported on 1600 block ofDallas, Dec. 1.

Reported on 1800 block ofEmerson Ave., Nov. 25.

Reported on 1500 block of W.Galbraith, Nov. 29.

Reported on 7000 block ofHamilton Ave., Nov. 29.

Reported on 6500 block ofParrish Ave., Dec. 1.

TheftVehicle removed from 1700block of Bising Ave., Nov. 20.

Vehicle removed from 1900block of Waltham Ave., Nov.28.

SPRINGFIELDTOWNSHIP

Incidents/investigationsAssaultVictim struck at 8000 block ofVine Street, Nov. 15.

Breaking and enteringReported at 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Nov. 6.

Reported at 800 block of NorthBend Road, Nov. 7.

Reported on 600 block ofHeatherdale Drive, Nov. 15.

BurglaryReported and dog valued at$500 removed from 8400 blockof Cottonwood Drive, Nov. 7.

Residence entered and TV andgame player removed from

1400 block of Forester Drive,Nov. 14.

Residence entered and jewelryremoved from residence at12000 block of Deer ChaseDrive, Nov. 15.

DomesticReported on Grenada Drive,

Nov. 7.Identity theftReported at 1000 block ofThunderbird Drive, Oct. 30.

Reported on 6400 block ofMona Lisa Court, Nov. 11.

RobberyReported at Grenada Drive,Nov. 6.

TheftMerchandise valued at $8removed from 8400 block ofVine Street, Nov. 7.

Jewelry and money changervalued at $525 removed from1800 block of Fullerton Drive,Nov. 5.

Laptop removed from 8700block of Monsanto Drive, Nov.5.

Cameras valued at $900 re-moved from 10000 block ofHamilton Ave., Nov. 6.

Firearm valued at $350 re-moved from 8200 block ofGalbraith Pointe, Nov. 6.

Merchandise removed from 900

block of North Bend Road,Nov. 6.

Computer removed from 900block Galbraith Road, Nov. 16.

Purse and contents removedfrom 8400 block of WintonRoad, Nov. 14.

Reported at 6400 block ofWinton Road, Nov. 15.

Jewelry removed from 600block of Christopal Drive, Nov.14.

Vehicle entered and firearmremoved from 2000 block ofFirst Ave., Nov. 14.

Merchandise removed from8500 block of Winton Road,Nov. 12.

Vehicle entered and itemsremoved from 9600 block ofWinton Road, Nov. 12.

Vehicle entered and itemsremoved from 9600 block ofWinton Road, Nov. 12.

Vehicle entered and purse andcontents removed from 9600block of Winton Road, Nov. 13.

POLICE REPORTS

College Hill6351 Heitzler Ave.: Tubul, Erez

to Shimon, Dahan Properties LLC;$25,000.

5941 Oakwood Ave.: BellevueCapital LLC to Boggs, Kelly J.;$132,500.

Forest Park794 Evangeline Road: Romero,

Christopher A. to Gautam, Tika R.& Tika M.; $100,000.

750 Hanson Drive: HomeOwnership Center of GreaterCincinnati Inc. The to Gibert,Robert M.; $117,500.

969 Harkin Drive: HomesalesInc. to City of Forest Park;$21,010.

1012 Ironstone Drive: Harpe-rink, George D. & Laura SadlerHarperink to Palma, ClementineBendanil; $103,000.

400 Northland Blvd.: KanterInvestments No. 1 Ltd. to KikkoProperties Ohio LLC; $800,000.

Greenhills22 Dayspring Terrace: Kirby,

Marilyn C. to Lackman, StevenKyle; $93,500.

Mount Healthy7425 Clovernook Ave.: Jacob

Ben Shoushan LLC to AlnesProperties LLC; $26,626.

7614 Joseph St.: CincinnatiRevitalization LLC to IntegrityHome Rentals Ll; $106,382.

7351 Park Ave.: Dunaway,Jeffrey D. & Cheryl J. Tr. to Gener-ation Two Properties LLC;$37,000.

1718 Stevens Ave.: Imhulse,William J. to Kellerman, JaclynM.; $62,000.

7426 Werner Ave.: First Fi-nancial Collateral Inc. to LexRentals LLC; $12,001.

North College Hill1922 Bising Ave.: Home Solu-

tions LLC to Timber Holdings LLC;$40,000.

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