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Several hundred people of allages gathered at The LodgeRetirement Community in Love-land for its annual Easter Party.

At Holmes, onstage

Loveland Middle School'sproduction of “Sherlock Holmes’and The Hound of Clackervilles”provides a stage for middleschool seventh- and eighth-grade students to “fit in” withease.

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LOVELAND — To someone whodoesn’t know any better, the for-mer Predestinarian BaptistChurch on Chestnut Street inLoveland appears to be littlemore than a collapsing messoverrun with raccoons.

To 65-year-old lawyer PaulaOguah, a fourth-generation blackLoveland resident who was bap-tized and married in the church,it is nothing less than “the lastmonument in Loveland tied to thehistory of the African-Americancommunity, whose membershave been extremely viable citi-zens for years and years.”

Oguah is part of a loose butgrowing coalition of Lovelandresidents – black and white, manyof whom live and work around thePredestinarian Baptist Church -who hope for reasons that varythat the vacant building, former-ly a refuge for the “saved,” can it-

self be saved.Cati O’Keefe, Joe Schickel and

Roberta Paolo are among the peo-ple who would like to see thechurch at 225 Chestnut St., whichOguah believes was built in thelate 1800s, resurrected.

O’Keefe likes historical build-ings and has rehabilitated homes.Former Loveland city council-man Schickel remembers attend-ing funerals at the Predestinari-an Baptist Church and wants topreserve Loveland’s history.

Roberta Paolo would like to in-vestigate running her Granny’sGarden School from offices in thechurch, long empty, which hashoused different congregationswith different names, including,for a short time, Mt. Calvary Bap-tist Church.

Loveland acquired the Predes-tinarian Baptist Church, asOguah says she and others inLoveland’s black community callit, for less than $20,000 in taxesand other liabilities owed last fallafter it was foreclosed on andwent unsold in two sheriff’s auc-tions.

Concerns about the future of

the Predestinarian BaptistChurch were raised after a cityreport noted the church is in anarea being studied for possiblecommercial redevelopment andon a street that now is the solepublic road to the redevelopmentarea.

The report estimated it wouldcost less than $15,000 to demolishthe church, raising fears that itwas in immediate danger of fall-ing prey to the wrecking ball.

Gary Vidmar, assistant Love-land city manager, assured somepeople interested in the Predesti-narian Baptist Church that that isnot the case when he toured thechurch with them earlier thisweek.

“During our visit, everyonehad the opportunity to view theextremely poor condition of thebuilding,” Vidmar said.

‘For example, the roof andfloor in the rear portion of thestructure has collapsed and theentire building is overrun withraccoons and other unidentifiedcreatures.”

A loose coalition of people is hoping to save a vacant Loveland church with strong ties to theAfrican-American comunity, and others as well. From left: front, Jamie Mitchell and Debora Jones; middle,Paula Oguah and Cati O'Keefe; back, Stewart Hamilton and Roberta Paolo. JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Support to savechurch growing

Redevelopmentplans seen as threatBy Jeanne [email protected]

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MIAMI TWP. — A formerresident of Miamiville whonow lives in the Seattle areais coming home this summerto attend a reunion for thosewho have lived in the smallcommunity on the banks ofthe Little Miami River.

Glenn Bonnell of Kent,Wash., said the idea for a re-union began several yearsago when he started a Face-book page for former Miami-ville residents.

“People kept saying,‘Wouldn’t it be great to have areunion with people whogrew up there,’” Bonnellsaid. “It steamrolled fromthere.”

The result is a reunion be-ginning 11 a.m. Saturday,July 28, at the Miami BoatClub, 6071Second St., Miami-ville.

“Anybody is welcome,”said Terri Clifton, one of theorganizers of the event.

Clifton, who grew up inMiamiville and now lives inMilford, said the communitywas “a great place to growup.”

Bonnell said his familymoved away from Miami-ville in 1969 when he was achild, but he still has fondmemories.

“My heart and soul is backthere,” he said.

“It was the closeness of allthe people living there thatmade it special,” Bonnellsaid. “Everybody there waslike brothers and sisters. Younever locked the doors.”

He remembers going toschool in Miamiville in theschool house that has sincebeen closed.

Bonnell also rememberssitting on his front porchwhen a train going throughtown wrecked.

“I remember the train go-ing up in the air and fallingover,” he said.

Bonnell said he has livedin the Seattle area for 23years, working for Boeing.

And,hemaynotbethefar-thest away in distance fromMiamiville to come to the re-union.

Bonnell said he has heardfrom people stationed in Ger-many who plan to attend.

Clifton said so far morethan 50 people have said theywill attend.

The advance cost is $25for adults; $10 for children.The cost the day of the eventis $30 for adults; $13 for chil-

Reuniontookroot inSeattleMiamiville ‘greatplace to grow up’By John [email protected]

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The cost includes foodand soft drinks; those at-tending can bring theirown adult beverages.

Camping is availableat the boat club, but thereare no showers or electrichook-ups.

Clifton said the orga-nizers of the event arelooking for photographsor historical items aboutMiamiville.

“We’re also looking forstories. People who knowthings about Miamiville,”she said.

ReunionContinued from Page A1 Blood drive at St.

ColumbanSt. Columban Church

will host a communityblood drive, 1 p.m. to 7p.m. Monday, May 7, atthe church, 894 OaklandRoad.

Donations for 5-year-old Becca Kniskern canbe made at this blooddrive.

To schedule a donortime, call (513) 677-1683.

Symmes seekscommitteeapplicants

Symmes Township hasan opening on its Finance/Audit Committee. The Fi-

nance/Audit Committeeprovides recommenda-tions to the Board ofTrustees and Fiscal Offi-cer on local governmentbusiness relating to bud-get and other financialmatters.

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Vidmar said nearly ev-eryone agreed it would bevery costly — “if not im-possible” – to renovate thestructure and bring thechurch to code.

Nevertheless, “I em-phasized to everyone thatthe city has no short-termplans to raze the buildingunless the safety andhealth of the public is atrisk,” Vidmar said.

Paolo, executive direc-tor of Granny’s GardenSchool, oversees her flow-er and vegetable gardensat the Loveland PrimarySchool-Loveland Elemen-tary School campus off

Loveland-Madeira Roadfrom an office in herhome.

She wants to investi-gate whether she couldfix up the PredestinarianBaptist Church wellenough to open a gardenschool center there forher office, a kitchen toteach children to cook thevegetables they grow androoms for adult work-shops.

“I don’t know whatwould be possible,’ Paolosaid.

Vidmar said he sug-gested Paolo get a com-prehensive building in-spection,

“I offered to help herfind an engineer, but ex-plained the city has limit-ed time and resources to

assist her,” Vidmar said.Oguah believes the

Predestinarian BaptistChurch is repairable andworth saving - and not justfor the sake of the Afri-can-American communi-ty.

“The church is Love-land’s history as well,”Oguah said. “It belongs toall of Loveland’s citizens.

“It’s my history and it’syour history. It’s the cityof Loveland’s history andeverybody’s history.”

For more about your com-munity, visit www.Cincin-nati.com/ Loveland.

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Smiles are returning tothe faces of more than 30local school kids aftertheir visit to the dental of-fices of Dr. Drake Tollef-son in Loveland and Ter-

race ParkFriday,March 2.

It wasthe thirdannual“Give Kidsa Smile”day hostedby Tollef-son, his as-

sociate Dr. Dan Kelly, andtheir staff. The entirestaff donates the day asvolunteers to treat chil-dren who otherwise mightnot receive proper dentalcare.

“They just needed somuch care,” said PaulaKessler, one of severalmembers of Tollefson’sstaff who has volunteeredeach of the three years ofthe program.

The children camefrom Loveland, Milfordand Mariemont schools.School nurses play a vitalrole identifying studentswho can benefit from theprogram. Kessler says thenurses have done a greatjob helping the kids.

Tollefson says many ofthe families could be de-scribed as “the workingpoor” with incomes thatare insufficient to sustainproper dental coverageand care. The “Give Kids aSmile” program, estab-

lished by the AmericanDental Association, givesdentists and dental teamsall around the country theopportunity to treat chil-dren who are not covered.

During the “Give Kidsa Smile” day, the staff sawkids from 5 – 16 years old;each was given a totalevaluation. The patientsreceived a soft mouth ex-am; soft tissue, the gums,the cheeks, and the lips.After the “soft mouth” ex-am, they focus on theirteeth; their placement,what teeth are present,and evidence of any de-cay. Their teeth werecleaned. Actual dental di-

agnosis, Xray and explo-ration of the individualteeth completed the totalevaluation. It means a lotto the staff to help the kidseach year.

“When they walked outthe door, I knew at thatpoint, that’s the reason wedo this every year,” Kess-ler said. “It brought me totears. When they walkedout the door, I thought ‘It’sinspiring’ I don’t evenknow all the words to say.”

Whatever additionaldental care is required,such as fillings and ex-tractions, will be sched-uled with Tollefson andKelly throughout the year.

There is no charge for anyof the treatment. Eventu-ally they get the childrencaught up on their dentalhealth care. Two of thekids needed thousands of

dollars of care. Withoutthis program, at somepoint in their life, theywould lose their teeth.

In the first two years ofthe program, Tollefson

and his staff have donatedmore than $25,000 of den-tal treatment. Bringingthe program back eachyear is a testament to itssuccess. Smiles on theface of the kids and Dr.Tollefson’s staff say awhole lot more.

“It is just an awesome,awesome day,” said Kess-ler.

Smiles return with Loveland dentistTollefson, staffdonate servicesBy Chuck [email protected]

Dr. Daniel Kelly works on one of the 30 kids who received free dental care on Give Kids aSmile day at Dr. Drake Tollefson's office in Loveland and Terrace Park March 2. CHUCK

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Diana Ackman donated her time along with Dr. DanielKelly, Dr. Drake Tollefson and staff to provide dental carefor local kids in need.

Dr. DrakeTollefson inhis office hallon Give Kidsa Smile day.

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LOVELAND — The Love-land City Schools’ top fiscalofficial says the district’sjust-released, state-man-dated five-year financialforecast confirms what of-ficials have been saying foryears: Loveland needs toask voters in 2014 to ap-prove an operating levy.

Here, Brett Griffith,treasurer and chief finan-cial officer of the LovelandCity Schools, discusses thefinancial forecast pre-pared by consultant ErnieStrawser of Robert W.

Baird & and Co. with thehelp of school officials.

What is a five-year fi-nancial forecast?

“A forecast is somewhatlike a painting of the futurebased upon a snapshot oftoday. That snapshot, how-ever, will be adjusted andthe further into the futurethe forecast extends, themore likely it is that theprojections will deviatefrom actual experience. Avariety of events will ulti-mately impact the latteryears of the forecast, suchas state budgets (adoptedevery two years), tax lev-ies, salary increases or

businessesmoving inor out of thedistrict.The five-year fore-castencour-ages dis-trict man-agement

teams to examine futureyears’ projections andidentify when challengeswill arise. This then helpsdistrict management to beproactive in meeting thosechallenges.”

What does the forecastshow for each of the fivefiscal years it covers?

“Here are the total reve-nues, total expendituresand cash balance as of June30 (using reserves to helpcover deficits) for fiscalyears:

2012 - $38.4 million,$40.2 million and $4.5 mil-lion; 2013 - $39.8 million,$39.6 million and $4.7 mil-lion; 2014 - $40.3 million,$40.9 million, $4.1 million;2015 - $41.2 million, $42.6million and $2.6 million;2016 - $42.1 million, $44.3million and $358,040.

“This five-year forecastshows that the district willbe in the black for all fiveyears. However, in fiscal

year 2016 we are only pro-jecting an ending cash bal-ance of $358,040. This is notenough money to even cov-er two weeks of payroll.”

Does the forecastshow the school districtneeds to pass an operat-ing levy? If so, at whatmillage?

“The levy we passed inMay 2011 was for three fis-cal years, 2013, 2014, and2015. Fiscal year 2014through fiscal year 2016shows that our expensesare greater than our reve-nue sources each of thethree fiscal years. In orderto have new money for fis-

cal year 2016, which startsin calendar year 2015, anew operating levy wouldhave to pass some time incalendar year 2014. We willneed to get through thenext two fiscal years be-fore we will be able to knowwhat millage we will needfor fiscal year 2016.”

Are cuts in expensesalso needed?

“The levy passed in May2011 was the minimumamount needed to maintainour current programs. Weneed to continually look ev-ery day to see where wecan cut expenses or avoidthem altogether.”

Treasurer: School levy in the forecast for 2014By Jeanne [email protected]

Griffith

MIAMI TWP. — Seniorswill be able to participate ina chair volleyball tourna-ment and other activitiesSaturday, May 5, at SuperSenior Saturday.

“It’s a big competition.Teams practice for it allyear,” said Nancy Haines,special events coordinatorfor Miami Township Recre-ation Department, aboutthe chair volleyball tourna-ment.

Haines said there will be12 teams participating in abracket tournament, withmembers of the winningteam getting medals.

Super Senior Saturdayis from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. atthe Miami Township CivicCenter, 6101 Meijer Drive.

It will include live mu-sic, art displays, rafflesand booths set up by 35 dif-ferent vendors.

The event is free and in-cludes a free lunch.

Haines said the eventstarted about 10 years agoas a health fair by the Mi-ami Township Fire & EMS.

The activities have ex-panded over the years, andthe event now draws about400 people, Haines said.

She said the vendor

booths are set up by organi-zations and businessesserving seniors.

“They usually havegiveaways at each table,”she said.

“It’s a really goodevent,” said Krystin Thibo-deau, Miami Township rec-reation director.

Event geared to seniorsBy John [email protected]

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CLERMONT COUNTY —The new roof for the Cler-mont County Jail may bewhite in color, but it will be“green” in nature.

Instead of replacing itwith a traditional rubberroof, a white one will be in-stalled to save energy andmoney, said Wade Grabow-ski, facilities managementdirector for ClermontCounty.

“This is the first (whiteroof) we’ve done in county.We excited to have it,” hesaid.

“It’s cutting our energyusage cost. In the summer-time, it reflects the heataway from the buildingand reduces our energycosts for cooling,” saidSteve Rabolt, county ad-ministrator.

The county commis-sioners approved $183,278

for the roofat the April4 meeting.

Grabow-ski saideventhough atraditionalroof wouldbe less ex-

pensive - between $165,000to $168,000 - the white roofwill save the county moneyover time and eventuallypay for itself.

He said it will takeabout10 years for the ener-gy savings to pay the roofoff, and since it has a lifeexpectancy of 25 years,“all the money after that isback in our pockets.”

Grabowski said the jailhas three sections and theroof is original to the old-est sections, which wasbuilt in the mid-1980s.

“We will reduce our en-ergy cost in that section ofthe building by 7 to 9 per-

cent perseason. Aslong aswe’re in thecoolingmode, theair condi-tioningmode,we’re sav-

ing money,” said Grabow-ski.

Grabowski said the oth-er two sections of the jailhave newer roofs, whichwon’t need replacing foranother 20 years, but awhite roof will replace theold one on the 1983 sectionof the medical social ser-vices building on ClermontCenter Drive.

“If we can becomegreen and it’s cost-effec-tive for the county, then wewill do that,” said Rabolt.

Rabolt said the new jailroof would be installedwithin the next fewmonths.

'Green roof’ for jailto cost $183,000By Lisa J. [email protected]

A new white, reflective roof will be installed on one section of the Clermont County Jail.THERESA L. HERRON/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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MIAMI TWP. — Townshipofficials are looking intoimproving an unused sec-tion of Miami MeadowsPark for use as an amphi-theater.

Service Director MikeMantel told the townshiptrustees April 9 the areanow is being used as a parkdump site for clean fill.

The site is about an acreand a quarter and is just tothe east of the Spirit ofAmerica Park, where a Ko-rean War Memorial is be-ing built.

Mantel said clean fillavailable for free fromcontractors could be usedto build up a hill for an am-phitheater area.

Grass would be plantedon the hillside where peo-ple could sit to watch out-door events, he said.

The only major expenseto the township would befor an engineering study,he said.

Law Director JohnKorfhagen said the planneeds to be studied to see ifit affects any wetlandsareas.

Administrator LarryFronk said a private con-

sultant did a wetlandsstudy when Miami Mead-ows Park was developed.He does not know if thestudy determined therewere wetlands.

The U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers reviewed thestudy, he said.

“The law is pretty stricton what you can or cannotdo on wetlands,” Fronksaid.

He said Korfhagen willread the reports and if wet-lands are present, he willinform the trustees howwetlands would affect theproposed project beforeproceeding.

Trustees consideramphitheater for parkBy John [email protected]

state.Handed

down byGov. JohnKasich, thecuts reducethe dis-trict’s bud-get to$540,000,

down from $625,000 in 2011.Chris Clingman, district

director, said 67 percent ofthe park district is fundedthrough local property tax-es: About $3.07 a year forevery $100,000 in home val-ue. State taxes are 10 per-cent of the district’s funds,while fees and donationsamount to the remaining 23percent.

“Luckily, we did somethings a couple of years agoto prepare for these cutscoming down from thestate level, but it is stillmaking things hard,” saidClingman.

Park officials initiatedprogram fees and rentalcosts for park-owned prop-erty to offset the cuts. Ac-cording to the ClermontCounty Commissioners2011 Annual Report, parkfacilities were rented 430times during 2011.

Clingman and the parkboard must eliminate a full-time park maintenancetechnician, as well as dropanother full-time positionto part-time, he said.

CLERMONT CO. — Thecounty park district mustdo more with less this yearbecause of cuts from the

Of the many duties of apark maintenance techni-cian, one of the most impor-tant is to mow, trim andkeep the parks “lookinggood,” Clingman said.

“We have plans on howwe are going to keep every-thing looking good withless staff and time,” hesaid. “We have feared, butanticipated this problem sohopefully we can keep up.”

Clingman has met withofficials from other region-al park districts to discusshow to handle the cuts. Hesaid districts, includingClermont County Park Dis-trict, have been “actively”searching for sponsorshipsand are sharing resourcesto save money.

The park district haspartnered with the Cler-mont County Health Dis-trict as another revenuegenerating idea to jointlyapply for grant opportuni-ties. The money gained bygrants would be used tocomplete the Williamsburgto Batavia Hike Bike Trail.

“The amount of moneythey have to budget withand the way the park dis-trict continues to operateand offer excellent serviceis nothing more then a mir-acle,” said CommissionerBob Proud. “

For more information,call Clingman at 732-2977.

State funding cuts hitClermont Park DistrictBy Matt [email protected]

Clingman

APRIL 25, 2012 • LOVELAND HERALD • A7

SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

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

Mount Notre Dame’s showcas-ing a romantic comedy that en-twines the typical struggles of ayoung woman and her journeyfor love with the help of theGreek god’s and goddesses toguide her on this journey.

This plays takes a typical love

story with an atypical approachand has audience memberslaughing, learning, engaging andbeing entertained with “Myth:The Musical.” This comic takecombines humor with the time-less test of a quest for love andhistoric mythical figures that in-

spire a modern young woman.Tom Geier, MND English

teacher of 37 years, wrote thisplay . His creativity and knowl-edge of mythology writing ispaired with talent and acting toshare the best of mythology andacting. He attributes his inspira-

tion coming from his many yearsof teaching classical literatureand with teaching it in an allyoung women school.

Wayne Peppercorn, MND psy-chics teacher of 10 years, wroteall the music for this play; ShellyBrauer, MND Art Department

chair, created all the artwork forthis production.

Mark your calendars for April27 at 8 p.m. and April 28 at 3 p.m.and 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 foradults and $5 for students. Theplay will be at MND’s SalernoCenter for the Performing Arts.

Mount Notre Dame’s playwright debuts show

Being a teenager can betough. Shoot, the Loveland Mid-dle School fall production of “13”(all about fitting in at school) de-livered the message with music,dance and humor.

The drama club’s spring pro-duction of “Sherlock Holmes’and The Hound of Clackervilles”provides a stage for middleschool seventh- and eighth-gradestudents to “fit in” with ease.

Directors Shawn Miller andGinger Kroncke challenged thekids to stage strange murders,death and howling hounds in a co-medic spoof of the familiar Sher-lock Holmes mysteries. The all-student cast and crew will showoff the results of their work whenthe show opens Thursday, April26, at the Loveland Middle SchoolAuditorium.

This production is the 30th to-gether for the directing duo ofMiller and Kroncke. They’vebeen directing together for over15 years. It reminds Miller of thethings he learned in theater as akid. He believes sharing thatwith the students outside the nor-mal school day makes a differ-ence for them.

“I think that’s what it is,” Mil-ler said. “It’s that expanded timewith them where they get to feellike this is something special,something for them.”

Kroncke started out withShawn as a parent when her ownchildren were performing inschool productions here. Herkids have since grown, but nowshe sees how these students“come to life” during the produc-tions.

“These kids become my fam-ily,” Kroncke said. “I see themperform, and come to life, andevolve. I just sit there like mombursting with pride with what

these kids accomplish. Theyblow me away. They absolutelyblow me away. “

The students work very hardto create a fun and entertainingproduction for the audiences.They have fun building the set,setting lighting and sound, andperforming on stage. Yet, theyare aware of how the whole expe-rience impacts their young life.Instead of watching others anddreaming of acting, Sydney Ma-hon gets up on stage and does it.

“It’s pretty cool. I just love do-ing it,” Mahon said. “Mr. Millerknows what he’s doing. He’s fun-

ny, but he’ll get serious. He’s justa really good director.”

Mahon plays a “nerdy” Katiein this show and credits Mr. Mil-ler with helping her develop adifferent character. She said:“He explained to us we reallyneed to have different charac-ters that will stand out. That real-ly helped me a lot. The show isreally funny, the audience willlove it. We have a lot of reallygreat actors and actresses.”

Students say Mr. Miller hashelped them with their stage per-formance. Lily Huelsman says itgoes beyond him helping her em-

brace her character. She didn’tknow that many people when shefirst came to the middle school.Before joining drama, if she hada bad day, “It just wasn’t thatgreat of a day,” Huelsman said.“You come to drama and every-one is happy to see you. It’s likeyou’re a little family. It’s nice.”

The comedy and humormakes “Hound of Clackervilles”different than some of the showsLoveland Middle School has donein the past.

“It is not a musical,” Huels-man said, though she does singone song. “Come, because you’regoing to regret it if you don’t.”

Sean Chrusniak plays Sher-lock Holmes in his final middleschool role before heading tohigh school. Drama is one of thefirst things he thinks of when hewakes up each day.

“This is the best thing that hasever happened to me,” Chrusniaksaid. “When its drama season, Igo through the entire school dayjust waiting for drama. As a kidin the community, it has helpedme out. I’ve become very socialwith the theater group.”

Chrusniak credits his dramaexperience with building his so-cial skills and confidence inschool too. He said Kroncke hasbeen like a mother to him sincehis very first audition in seventh-grade. His relationship with Mil-ler goes beyond teacher andstretches to friend.

Drama has turned classmatesand teachers into friends andfamily for these Loveland Mid-dle School students. It is no dif-ferent for Erin Wilmanns, whoplays a “kind of jumpy and ob-noxious dancer” in this show.

“I really love the entire dramacommunity,” Wilmanns said.“Most of my closest friends arein here. It’s the same as hangingout with your friends, but you getto be part of something biggerwhile you’re doing it. Mr. Millerhas really helped me grow. Dra-ma has really helped us learn toaccept each other; to be differ-ent. That carries over into reallife and how it is okay to be a littledifferent.”

What would any SherlockHolmes mystery – even if it is acomedic spoof – be without Dr.Watson along to help solve thecase? Leave it to Watson – in thiscase, Cole Hankins as Watson – tosum up the case.

“It really did change my life,”Hankins said. “I met all kinds ofnew people. I met my directorswho are wonderful people, won-derful directors and they all real-ly helped me grow as a personand become what I am now-…Watson.”

Students Kaylie Simms, Lau-ren Raitz, Danny Koth and Dela-ney Grace Walker wrote: Now,we don’t want you to worry! Sher-lock Holmes and his side-kick,Dr. Watson, will be there to helpsolve the case of “the Hound ofthe Clackervilles! So take abreak from your busy scheduleand help solve this mysteriouscase!!

The show runs Thursday, Fri-day and Saturday, April 26-April28, at the Loveland Middle SchoolAuditorium. Showtime is 7 p.m.Tickets are- $5 for seniors andstudents, $8 for adults at theLoveland Intermediate, middleor high schools attendance desk.Also day of show at the door.

Middle School dramamaking a differenceBy Chuck [email protected]

Cole Hankins, Sean Chrusniak, Erin Wilmanns, Lily Huelsman and Sydney Mahon relax during rehearsal forthe Loveland Middle School Drama production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Clackervilles" The fiveeighth-graders say drama club has made a real difference in their young lives. CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE COMMUNITY P

This "Hound of the Clackervilles" set was built by students andparentsÊof the Loveland Middle School Drama Club. CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE

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Sean Chrusniak rehearsesÊa sceneÊas Sherlock Holmes with ColeHankins as sidekick Dr. Watson for the Loveland Middle School dramaproduction of "The Hound of Clackervilles." CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE

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Loveland Middle School drama directors Ginger Kroncke and ShawnMiller have been together for 15 years and 30 productions making adifference in the lives of hundreds of students. CHUCK GIBSON/FOR THE

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LOVELAND — Going into theweekend of April 21, coach KenReed’s Loveland Tiger baseballteam was in position to reach itsfirst Fort Ancient Valley Leaguetitle since 2006. Outside of a pairof early April losses to Center-ville and Badin, Loveland hasbeen a tough competitor in a tal-ented league.

The Tigers have done it with agroup of seniors having a sense ofurgency and improving theirgames and a complement ofyounger players eager to makethe line-up.

A senior outfielder has pacedthe Loveland attack and is amongthe FAVC leaders in runs battedin.

“Jacob Meyer has been tre-mendous,” Reed said. “He’s hit-ting almost .500. With his success,it’s making teams pitch to Joe Mo-ran a little bit more and he’s real-

ly come around.”Moran is another senior who

was walked 10 times and hit fivetimes early in the season. Likefellow seniors Meyer and ReedSchlesner, his numbers have ris-en significantly over last year.

“Joe’s on base percentage (asof April 19) is .500, Jacob’s is .523

Tigers hithomestretchLoveland couldearn FAVC titleBy Scott [email protected]

Loveland's Reed Schlesner (nohat) and Joe Moran, No. 21, aretwo of the Tiger seniors who arehaving good seasons for coachKen Reed. SCOTT SPRINGER/THE

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competitive, so it comes down toa pitch there, or a hit there, andoften scores are 1-0, 2-2.”

Through April 16, Ursulinehad won eight games againstjust two losses and was in hotpursuit of Scarlet division lead-er McAuley.

One of the Lions’ defeatscame against Mohawks, whilethe other came against BooneCounty (Ky.). The margin in de-feat in both games was just tworuns.

The fact Ursuline has held itsown, even in defeat, makes Evebelieve the Lions can play withany opponent because of pitch-ing and team defense.

In the circle, Stiene is 4-0 witha 0.21ERA in seven games, while

BLUE ASH — After a six-dayhiatus, the Ursuline Academysoftball team was charged withthe task of defeating division ri-val St. Ursula in its first gameback from spring break.

But rather than taking time toshake off the rust, the Lionslooked stellar, as the offensecombined for 10 hits while soph-omore pitcher Danielle Stiene ofLoveland tossed a shutout enroute to a 5-0 win April 14.

Head coach Brian Eve saidthe win was a good way to startthe second half of the season be-cause his team regularly facestough opponents in the Girls’Greater Cincinnati League’sScarlet Division.

“We have the highest respectfor everybody in our league,”Eve said. “Our league is always

Liberty Township’s HannahMehrle is 3-1 with a 0.95 ERA.Robinson has a 1.27 ERA in twogames.

The trio of hurlers gives theLions a formidable three-girl ro-tation.

At the plate, Stiene and Mehr-le have been helping their owncause with their production inthe lineup.

At press time, Stiene andMehrle were tied for eighth inthe Scarlet with a .407 average.They combined for eight RBIand 10 extra-base hits.

The team, which is rankedNo. 7 in the Enquirer’s Division ICoaches’ Poll, is also gettingnice contributions from WestChester’s Emily Byrd (.345) andEvendale’s Kaitlin Barbiere (sixRBI).

As the Lions head into the sec-ond half of their schedule, Evesaid playing good defense, whileavoiding injuries, will be impor-tant to the team’s success.

The Lions’ roster is com-prised of just 13 girls.

Ursuline's Danielle Stiene is all smiles after homering against Seton during the Lions’ 5-1 win April 18.

Ursuline Lions roarinto season’s 2nd half

Offense shines afterspring breakBy Nick [email protected]

“We have thehighest respect foreverybody in ourleague.”BRIAN EVEHead coach

Baseball» Moeller beat Sprayberry

(Georgia) 6-0 on April 14. SeniorPhillip Diehl had the shutout andstruck out eight. Senior Ryan Le-Fevers and sophomore Riley Ma-han drove in three runs each.

On April16, Moeller beat Alter7-2 as Zach Williams struck out12to go to 5-0. Ryan LeFevers, Spen-cer Iacovone and Nick Edwardsall homered.

The Crusaders beat Chami-nade-Julienne 5-1 on April 17 be-hind John Tanner. Brian Burk-hart got the win on April 18 asMoeller beat Badin 3-1.

» Loveland got by WalnutHills 13-11 April 16. Sam Timmer-man went to 4-0 and Jacob Meyerdrove in five runs for the Tigers.

On April 17, Loveland beatNorthwest 11-3. Joe Moran was3-3 and drove in two. The Tigerstook down Wilmington 6-3 onApril18 as Reed Schlesner got thewin.

Loveland beat Wilmingtonagain on April 20, 10-1 as MichaelLouis got the win.

Softball» Loveland beat Walnut Hills

6-1 on April 16 as Olivia Pifer gother eighth win and struck out 13.

» Ursuline beat Roger Bacon13-1 April 16. Mackenzie Robin-son picked up the win and struckout eight batters. The squad fol-lowed up with an 11-3 win over

Mount Notre Dame April17. Han-nah Mehrle struck out and eightand got the win. On April 18, Dan-ielle Stiene homered, in additionto striking out14 as the Lions beatSeton, 5-1.

Boys track» Moeller won the Mount

Healthy Owls Classic April13. Ju-nior Zach Hoffman won the 1600meter run, sophomore AndreasPfaller the 110 hurdles and seniorKevin Robinson-White the shotput.

Moeller was second at the La-Rosa’s Classic at La Salle April19.Hoffman won the 800 and 1600,Pfaller the 110 and 300 hurdlesand the Crusaders took the 4x400relay.

Tennis» Loveland defeated Milford

4-1 April 17. Sophomores AndrewGordon and Kyle Jarc and seniorJon Treloar had the singles wins.

On April 18, Loveland beatWyoming 3-2. Alex Genbauffeand Andrew Gordon won in dou-bles as did Reece Martinez andJohan Harris.

Boys lacrosse» Loveland defeated Syca-

more for the first time in pro-gram history 10-5 on April 4.Loveland was led in scoring byMax Mather with four goals, Co-rey Cotsonas had three goals andEvan Beck had three assists.

On April 14, Loveland defeat-

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and Reed Schlesner, ourlead-off hitter, has beengetting on at a .549 rate,”Reed said. “Those threeguys are on base one out ofevery two at bats.”

Reed credits the in-creased production by hisupperclassmen on the abil-ities of his underclassmen.A group of promising 10th-graders have made theirpresence known.

“We’ve got competitionin three or four spots that iskeeping guys on theirtoes,” Reed said. “It’s cli-che, but youth brings ener-gy. We’ve been playing Bri-an Bullock in the outfieldand he’s been pitching a lit-

tle bit. Sophomore ReidWaddell has moved toshort. Those two, alongwith Darren Sackett, ourcatcher and another sopho-more, are doing the job aswell.”

Waddell started at thirdbase when senior Ryan Alt-man (now the DH) was in-jured. After the Center-ville loss, Waddell moved toshortstop and junior RyneTerry went to third. Themoves shored Loveland updefensively and Altman isnow the team’s second-leading hitter behind Mey-er.

Behind the plate, the Ti-gers have senior DylanBodley, but Sackett’s bathas been tough to leave outand he’s improving as a re-ceiver.

“He’s starting to feel a

little more comfortablewith our pitching staff,”Reed said. “Our submari-ner Sam Timmerman, hisball moves a tremendousamount. Our No. 1, MichaelLouis has such good cut ac-tion on his ball that DylanBodley’s catching him.”

Of the regular pitchers,Louis leads in ERA,Schlesner in innings andreliever-only Timmermanleads in wins and saves.

The Tigers should beable to control their owndestiny after an away gameat Milford April 25. Theyfinish up with two-gamesets against Turpin and An-derson, two squads cur-rently chasing Loveland inthe FAVC East.

“We’re liking wherewe’re sitting,” Reed said.

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ed Anderson 19-6. Scoringleaders included Tyler Ob-long with six goals, BrianMcElveen four goals, EvanBeck and Brad Clementshad two goals, and MaxMather had four assists.

Loveland beat Indian

Hill 7-6 on April 16. MaxMather and Corey Cotso-nas had two goals each.

CORRECTION: In lastweek’s edition of The Love-land Herald the names ofLoveland lacrosse playersKody Griffin and TannerHawk were misspelled.Also, last week’s lacrosse

photos were thanks to SueLachappelle.

Volleyball» Moeller beat Purcell-

Marian 25-4, 25-6, 25-10 onApril 17. On April 20, theCrusaders beat St. Xavier28-30, 25-23, 24-26, 27-25,15-12.

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Loveland 13, WalnutHills 11 - The LovelandHigh School varsity base-ball team kicked off the4th week of the season onthe road to face WalnutHills, a team which the Ti-gers over the last two sea-sons defeated three timesby a combined score of29-0 including a 10-0 winthe week before. Thisgame however turnedinto nail biter beforeLoveland emerged with a13-11 victory.

Loveland jumped outto a 4-0 lead in the 1st in-ning on a lead-off triple byReed Schlesner, and RBIsingle by Joe Moran, awalk, a 2-RBI single byDarren Sackett and anRBI single by Dylan Bod-ley. After the Eagles got 2runs in the 2nd the Tigersscored another 2 of theown on a 2 RBI double offthe left field fence by Ja-cob Meyer to stay up 4,6-2. The Tigers increasedtheir lead to 6 after the 4thon an RBI single by Alt-man, a ground ball by Mo-ran which brought in an-other run and a sacrificefly by Meyer.

In the 5th inning thewheels came off for theTigers as their defensecommitted a couple of er-rors combined with 6 Ea-gle hits as Walnut Hillsrallied for 7 runs to take a10-9 lead. The Tigers wereable to tie the game at 10in the 6th on another RBIby Bodley. In the 7th theTigers scored 3 runs with2 on and 2 on Meyer’s sec-ond 2 RBI double of thegame. Meyer later scoredon a wild pitch for a 13-10lead. But things weren’tover yet as Walnut Hillsthreatened putting theirfirst 2 batters on base inthe bottom of the 7th witha line drive single and ahit batsman. However thenext three battersgrounded out for theLoveland 13-11 victory.

Michael Louis startedfor the Tigers pitching 3innings with 5 K’s, HunterEwing followed pitchingthe 4th and into the 5th in-ning, Sam Timmerman

(W, 4-0) finished the gamepitching the final 2-2/3’s .

Loveland 11, North-west 3 – The Tigers camehome on Tuesday takingNorthwest, winning easi-ly 11-3. Northwest got offto a quick start scoring 2runs in the first, whichwas equaled by the Tigersin their half on a lead-offsingle by Reed Schlesner,a single by Joe Moranwhich brought Schlesnerhome, a walk to JacobMeyer and an RBI doubleby Mitch Lendenski. Af-ter the Knight’s scoredanother run in the 2nd theTigers broke the gameopen scoring 6 runs off of5 hits including RBI dou-bles by Reed Schlesner,Joe Moran and JacobMeyer. Darren Sackettcompleted the scoring inthe inning with an RBIsingle. From that point onLoveland pitching and de-fense took over getting 16consecutive outs. Sopho-more starter Brian Bull-ock (W, 3-0) settled inpitching 5 solid inningsfor the Tigers, retiringthe final 10 batters hefaced over 3+ innings, be-fore being relieved by Ju-nior Nolan Snyder whopitched 2 scoreless inningretiring all 6 batters.

Loveland 6, Wilming-ton 3 – The Tigers re-turned to league playtraveling to WilmingtonWednesday to take on theHurricanes and camehome with a 6-3 victory.The Hurricanes scored afirst inning run and held a1-0 lead until the 3rd in-ning when the Tigers put3 runs on the board on a 2-run double by Jacob Mey-er. In the 5th the Tigershung another three runson Wilmington whenRyan Altman singled, JoeMoran reached on an er-ror and Meyer doubledagain bringing in 2 runs.Darren Sackett hit a longdrive to right for a sacri-fice fly scoring Meyer tomake the score 6-1. All thewhile Loveland startingpitcher Reed Schlesner(W, 2-1) was holding theHurricanes in check aftergiving up a single run tothem in the 1st inning.

Schlesner found himselfin trouble in the 6th withthe bases loaded and wasrelieved by Hunter Ewing(S, 2) who was able to getout of the jam with mini-mal damage and get thesave in the 6-3 win.

Loveland 10, Wil-mington 1 – Friday’sgame again paired Wil-mington and Loveland infinale of their series, thistime at LHS. Lovelandstarting pitcher MichaelLouis (W, 2-1) threw 6 ex-cellent innings scattering3 hits with 6 strikeoutswhile yielding only an un-earned run in the 4th in-ning for the Tigers 10-1victory. The Tiger of-fense got things going inthe 2nd inning with a walkto Jacob Meyer and a sin-gle by Mitch Lendenski.With the runners on 2ndand 3rd Ryne Terry putdown a sacrifice bunt/squeeze play scoringMeyer and Lendenski asLendenski never stoppedrunning on the play andscored on the out throw tofirst on Terry. Leading 2-0the Tigers scored 3 morethe 3rd. Joe Moranbrought home Reid Wad-dell and Reed Schlesnerwith a single after eachhad walked with Moranending up on 3rd on a Wil-mington throwing errorduring the play. Lenden-ski brought in Moran onan infield groundball for a5-0 lead. After the Wil-mington run in the 4th theTigers came right backwith 4 more of their own,in part on another 2 runsingle by Moran, whichmade the score 9-1. Len-denski then completedthe scoring in the 6th witha triple to deep right-cen-ter field, scoring Meyerfor the 10-1 final. NateJones pitched the 7th in-ning in 1-2-3 fashion toseal the win.

Jacob Meyer (0-1, 2BB,HBP) , who hit safely in all16 of the previous games,saw his streak come to anend as the Wilmingtonpitching staff pitchedaround him after his 3-4, 3Doublesand4RBIperfor-mance earlier in the weekagainst them.

Tigers continue toroll in FAVC East The Loveland JV soft-

ball team is off to a greatstart posting a 6-1 record.

Loveland 11, Harrison 1On Monday, March 26, thelocals beat the visiting Har-rison Wildcats 11-1 in fiveinnings.

Collecting hits for theLady Tigers were BrittanyMiller - two doubles, single;Annie Reich - triple, dou-ble; Megan Luetkemeyer -two singles; Maeci Ujvari -single; Brittany Talbott -single and Spencer Fuller -single. Defensively the La-dy Tigers only committedone error in the game.Freshman Brittany Millerpicked up the win going thedistance for Loveland. Shestruck out 6, walked 1 andgave up three hits.

Harrison11, Loveland 6On March 28 the Tigerstraveled to Harrison andlost 11-6. The Tigers had a3-0 lead heading into thebottom of the fourth in-ning. This inning proved di-sastrous for the Tigers asthey committed three er-rors and Harrison collect-ed three walks and twobase hits leading to an 8-run inning. Harrisontacked on three more runsin the sixth. Loveland ral-lied for two runs in the topof the seventh but it was notenough to overcome thedamage already done.

Megan Luetkemeyer andBrittany Talbott led theway offensively for the Ti-gers garnering two singlesapiece. Annie Reich addeda double. Brittany Millerand Spencer Fuller eachcontributed a single. Brit-tany Miller was taggedwith the loss on the mound.She struck out three,walked three and gave upfive hits.

Loveland 19, CHCA 1The Tigers reboundedfrom Wednesday's loss andcame out in convincingfashion March 29 with a19-1 non-conference winover Cincinnati HillsChristian Academy. The lo-cals collected 16 hits, fivewalks and had no strike-outs in 35 plate appear-ances. Leading the way forthe Lady Tigers at the platewere Brittany Miller - twodoubles, single; BrittanyTalbott - double, single;Maeci Ujvari - two singles;Emily Bateman - two sin-gles; Annie Reich, SpencerFuller, Megan Luetke-meyer, Kayla Buntain, Ce-leste Hefner, Jessi Gormanand Kayla Bullock eachadded a single to round outthe hitting parade. Sopho-more Spencer Fuller wasthe winning pitcher forLoveland. She struck outone, had no walks and gaveup two hits in five innings .

Loveland 12, Glen Este3 On March 30 the JV squadpicked up its third win ofthe season by beating theFighting Trojans of GlenEste 12-3. The Tigers onceagain erupted for 16 hits ina game.

Annie Reich and MeganLuetkemeyer blasted thecompetition at the platewith four hits apiece. Reichhad two doubles, two sin-gles while Luetkemeyercollected four singles. Brit-tany Talbott added a triple,two singles; Brittany Mil-ler – double, single; CelesteHefner – double; KaylaBullock – single and Spen-cer Fuller – single.

Brittany Miller wascredited with the win,striking out four, issuingone free pass, one hit batterand gave up nine hits.

Loveland 8, Glen Este 5The Lady Tigers hostedGlen Este April 2 and cameout on top with an 8-5 win.Brittany Talbott belted atriple while Maeci Ujvari,Megan Luetkemeyer,Spencer Fuller, Kayla Bull-ock and Jessi Gorman eachadded a one bagger for thelocals. Brittany Millerearned her third win of theseason as she hurled a com-plete game. She struck out11, walked four, had one hitbatter and gave up sevenhits.

Loveland JV girls startthe season swinging

THREE’S A GOOD CROWD

Loveland High School senior Anthony LaMacchia is decked out in his winnings. Hewas invited to play in the Cincinnati Senior All Star Basketball Game at Withrow HighSchool Friday, April 6. LaMacchia won the three-point shooting contest, hitting 23three-point shots in less than two minutes in the final round to defeat 40 other highschool seniors, of which many are going on to play in college. LaMacchia iscontinuing his basketball career at Grinnell College in Iowa. LaMacchia was alsoinvited to play in the East West District 16 All Star game on Friday, April 13. THANKS TO

TONY LAMACCHIA

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It has been two years sincePresident Barack Obama, Sen-ate Majority Leader Harry Reidand former House SpeakerNancy Pelosi passed theirhealth-care “reform” bill.

At the time, the Americanpeople were told that the newlaw would create jobs and lowerinsurance premiums while al-lowing anyone who liked theircurrent health plan to keep it.None of these promises hasturned out to be true.

The nonpartisan Congres-sional Budget Office believesthat the health care law willactually reduce job opportuni-ties by some 800,000. The aver-age family’s premium for itsemployer provided coverage hascontinued to rise, and the Con-gressional Budget Office esti-mates that the new law willcause premiums on the individ-ual market to rise by 13 percent.

In addition, studies indicatethat many Americans will losetheir current employer-provided

coverage andbe forced topurchasehealth insur-ance throughgovernment-run exchanges.Oh, there’s alsothis: the Con-gressionalBudget Officerecently esti-

mated that the 10-year cost ofthe law (which was originallymanipulated by budget gim-mickry) has almost doubled, to$1.76 trillion.

Finally, there is a shadowypresence in the room that givespeople a chill on the back of theneck. The new law establishedthe Independent Payment Ad-visory Board, or IPAB. Simplyput, its purpose is to cut Medi-care spending.

This 15-member committeeof unelected and unaccountablebureaucrats essentially has onepurpose – to get doctors, phar-

maceutical companies and hos-pitals to cut their prices if some-body in authority decides toomuch money is being spent onhealth care. The members wouldbe appointed by the president,subject to confirmation by theSenate.

Some worry that the remedyto control these health carecosts might be worse than thedisease. Many people fear thatsick people will be confrontedby a bunch of cold-blooded bu-reaucrats who are deputized totell them they’re not entitled tothe care they might need.

Thankfully, my colleaguesand I in the House voted to re-peal this piece of the health carelaw before it goes into effect.

It is time to dismantle thislaw – while it’s still just a ter-rible idea that hasn’t hurt any-body. At least not yet.

Jean Schmidt is the U.S. Representa-tive in Ohio’s 2nd CongressionalDistrict.

Second opinion neededon health-care law

Jean SchmidtCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Although many Cincinnati-ans are enjoying the earlyspring weather, it is unfortu-nately causing problems forthose of us who suffer fromallergies. The Southwest OhioAir Quality Agency monitorsthe levels of airborne aller-gens daily and shares theinformation on our websiteSouthwestOhioAir.org

Allergy season begins thistime of year because of all theblooming plant life. Pollensdiffer throughout the country,but in the Southwest Ohioregion, winds spread pollenfrom many types of plantsstarting as early as Februaryand continuing into October.

Unusually warm weatherconditions have caused treesto pollinate at higher levelsthan is common for this timeof year. Some of the mostprevalent sources of allergensin abundance right now areplants like oak, cedar, mapleand elm trees.

Ragweed is another signifi-cant source of pollen thatblooms from August until thefirst week of October. Rag-weed produces an alarmingamount of pollen during thesemonths, often crippling thenoses and eyes of people suf-fering from allergies.

Because so many peoplesuffer from seasonal allergies,

we analyzeinundatingpollen andmold sam-ples andreport theresults onour websiteevery busi-ness dayfrom Febru-ary throughNovember.

This is a good resource forallergy-sufferers to use whenplanning any outdoor activ-ities during allergy season.

Living with allergies can bemiserable, so when pollen andmold counts are high, here aresome things you can do to helpyour allergies:

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

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

» Close windows and useair conditioning.

» Contact an allergist ordoctor for medical advice.

To learn more, please visitSouthwestOhioAir.org or callthe pollen and mold hotline at513-946-7753.

Maria Butauski is a public rela-tions intern with Southwest OhioAir Quality Agency.

Spring has sprunginto allergies

MariaButauskiCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

telligent people (like DineshD’Souza) have made persuasivearguments in favor of belief.Since we cannot prove ‘heaven’we obviously can’t prove that ani-mals don’t go there, nor do wereally know what existence inheaven would be like. I keep hop-ing.”

Bill B.

“Well, being a believer of Godand Jesus Christ, I am certainthey do, and why not?

“Just as we are taught the be-lief of heaven and hell, what ani-mal, especially our beloved petsdo something that bad to deservethe abusive treatment as you seeon the ASPCA commercials bythe way they suffer. Uncondition-

April 18 questionDo you believe pastor and au-

thor Rick Warren’s assertion thatdogs and cats go to heaven? Whyor why not?

“That would require that onebelieves in the concept of heavenand hell in the first place.”

J.K.

“Who really knows for certainif there is a heaven or not? I hopethere is, but I wish I could findproof.

“My childhood training in pa-rochial schools insisted that onlyhuman beings go to heaven, butno one can know for certain. Wesimply do not know if there is alife after death, though many in-

al love is what a pet brings us, nomatter how we feel, or how theyare treated. So, my answer is afirm YES, there is a pet heaven!”

O.H.R.

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NEXT QUESTIONDo you think the recent scandalsinvolving the Secret Service andGeneral Services Administrationis an example of a federal gov-ernment that is too large andbureaucratic?

Every week The Loveland Herald asksreaders a question they can reply to viae-mail. Send your answers [email protected] withChatroom in the subject line.

These are trying times forthose of us who are concernedwith humanity.

What is so strange to me isthe amount of inhumanity that isperpetrated in the name of reli-gion. Like almost everyone else,I started life knowing littleabout other religions.

Naturally, I believed what Iwas being taught was the truereligion. When I moved into amixed neighborhood, the con-flict of ideas became a problem.

Before I proceed with thisessay I want make clear that Ihave become a very interestedstudent of humanity. It is mypolicy to defend any religion,race or nationality when a dis-cussion becomes hateful to any-one for what I consider no validreason.

Having said that, it was a fewyears ago that I was accusedvery wrongly of speaking dis-agreeably about a common reli-gion that I greatly respected.Such is life. Humanity and rea-son do not always coexist.

So, let’s examine humanityand where I started my interestin all religions. It was my sopho-more year at Bowling GreenState University. I was enrolledin a course in comparative reli-gion. Much to the dismay of my

professor, Iinsisted onwriting papersand discussingin class thatthere weremore similar-ities than dif-ferences in thereligions wediscussed. Thisresulted in a

mediocre grade.As is my practice, it is time

for a quote. “We have justenough religion to make us hate,but not enough to make us loveone another.” That timely truthis by Jonathan Swift. It is alsowhy it is important to write thisessay

The terrible killing of peoplebecause of religion, race ororigin shows how importantSwift’s words have become forthe sake of humanity. Our majorfault is that we are either taughtto hate or that we naturally feelthreatened by someone who is“not like us.” Either way, ourhumanity is in question.

The recent slaying of Tray-von Martin proves this point. Ihave no opinion as to the fault.The problem is our inability tolive as a community with stan-dards that apply to all individ-

uals equally. It is convenient toblame any religion, race or na-tionality for the egregious faultsof individuals of that communi-ty. With the increase in violencemany people will consider theirpersonal safety before givingthe benefit of doubt.

As a soldier in Germany anda member of the OccupationForces, I found that by wearingcivilian clothes to town andslowly learning and using Ger-man I soon made a number offriends. There was a simple andabiding lesson there. Simply putit was, to get along, go along.

Solving our problems heremay be that simple. As a mem-ber of the American society, nomatter what your differencesare, if you accept the habits andlaws of your fellow citizens, youwill gain acceptance. It may beslow, but your individual com-munity must strongly enforcethis idea. In the end the conflictswill ease and disappear.

If we value the similarities inour religion, race and national-ities I believe others will valuethem too. Our humanity wouldprevail.

Edward Levy is a resident of Montgo-mery and a former college professor.

Letting our humanity prevail

Edward LevyCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Spring is officially here.That means it’s time forspring cleaning!

People everywhere areshedding the effects of falland winter. What about dust-ing off your long-term fi-nancial plan?

April is National FinancialLiteracy Month – the perfecttime to spring into actionwhen it comes to planningyour financial future. If youalready have a plan, this is agreat opportunity to takereview and update it, if therehave been changes in yourfamily situation or circum-stances.

According to a 2011 surveyby the Employee Benefit Re-search Institute, more thanhalf of workers report they’veput away less than $25,000 intotal savings and investments;about 30 percent have lessthan $1,000 saved for the fu-ture.

It is never too late to beginsaving for your retirement –no matter what your age. Ifretirement is near, you’ll wantto jump into the fast lane rightaway. If you’re younger andretirement seems a lifetimeaway, it’s still in your bestinterest to begin saving now,as compound interest willwork to your advantage. Ex-perts agree that saving whenyou’re young will make aworld of difference when thetime comes to draw on yourretirement savings.

Don’t take our word for it.You can check out the num-bers yourself. A great place tostart figuring out how muchyou will need for retirement isto learn how much you could

expect fromSocial Secu-rity. You cando that inminutes withSocial Secu-rity’s onlineRetirementEstimator. Itoffers aninstant andpersonalized

estimate of your future SocialSecurity retirement benefitsbased on your earnings rec-ord. Try it out at www.so-cialsecurity.gov/ estimator.

We encourage saving forretirement, but there arereasons to save for everystage of life. A great place togo for help is www.mymoney-.gov, the federal government'swebsite dedicated to teachingAmericans the basics aboutfinancial education. Whetheryou are planning to buy ahome, investing in your 401(k)plan, or simply balancing yourcheckbook, www.mymoney-.gov can help you.

Another excellent resourceis the Ballpark E$timator atwww.choosetosave.org/ball-park. This online tool takescomplicated issues, such asprojected Social Securitybenefits and earnings assump-tions on savings, and turnsthem into language and num-bers that are easy to under-stand.

Make your first priority avisit towww.socialsecurity.gov.

Sue Denny is a public affairsspecialist for the Social SecurityAdministration,

Plan for yourfinancial future

Sue DennyCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

FOR THOSE WHO REFUSE TOACT THEIR AGE.

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LODGEEGG-CITEMENTSeveral hundred people of all

ages gathered at The LodgeRetirement Community in Love-land for its annual Easter Party.

Activities included a jellybean counting contest, an egghunt, a stuffed bunny animal raf-fle, petting zoo, magician and, ofcourse, the Easter Bunny.

Another favorite event is theegg drop contest where residentsand families package raw eggs incontainers to be dropped fromthe balcony to see if it survives.Some of the creative packagingincluded marshmallows and jel-lo.

The Easter Bunny greets 3-year-old BostonNoland, grandson of Lodge staff member DianaJarvis. SHELLY SACK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Jamie Blodgett and Caroline Sack, grandchildren of MaryOsterhaus, enjoy the petting zoo, especially the bunnies.

Volunteer Shirley Ponchot serves sweet treats to residents Gloria Marshall and Millie Werk andvisitors. SHELLY SACK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Lodge resident Ida Hofferholds Ella Rose Krug,granddaughter of ConnieKrug, staff member. SHELLY

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Mary McGowen, Dick Hagee and SallyWehmer, all Lodge residents, getready for the afternoon's festivities.SHELLY SACK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Kay Carless, Mary Osterhaus andAgnes Ohlmanisiek, all Lodgeresidents, enjoy each other’s companyduring the Easter Party. SHELLY SACK/FOR

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The main dining room of The Lodge was full ofEaster fun. SHELLY SACK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Resident Mary Osterhaus, withgreat-grandchildren CarolineSack (l) and Jamie Blodgett (r)enjoy the petting zoo. SHELLY

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Jamie Blodgett and Caroline Sack, grandchildren of Mary Osterhaus, enjoy the pettingzoo, especially the bunnies. SHELLY SACK/FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

LIFELIFE PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES

LOVELANDHERALD

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012

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THURSDAY, APRIL 26Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Original art works submitted bywomen artists. 272-3700;www.womansartclub.com.Mariemont.

Clubs & OrganizationsInterfaith Hospitality Net-work of Greater CincinnatiMeeting, 6-8 p.m., Isaac M.Wise Temple, 8329 Ridge Road,Celebrate success in providingshelter and hospitality to fam-ilies. Includes light refresh-ments. Presented by InterfaithHospitality Network of GreaterCincinnati. 471-1100; www.ihn-cincinnati.org. Amberley Vil-lage.

Holiday - Earth DayKids Garden, 4 p.m., Madi-sonville Branch Library, 4830Whetsel Ave., Children plantseeds and spuds in library’sgarden, then celebrate with dirtcake. Ages 6-12. Free. Presentedby Public Library of Cincinnati &Hamilton County. 369-6029.Madisonville.

Home & GardenCompost in Your Backyard, 6p.m., Francis R. Healy Communi-ty Center, 7640 Planfield Road,Learn how to balance a com-post bin, what materials arecompostable and where topurchase a compost bin. In-cludes free kitchen collector,“Simple Guide to Composting inYour Backyard,” magnet and$20 coupon for purchase of bin.Free. Presented by HamiltonCounty Recycling and SolidWaste District. 946-7734;www.hamiltoncountyrecycle-s.org. Deer Park.

Bed Preparation and Fertiliza-tion, 7 p.m., Madeira BranchLibrary, 7200 Miami Ave., Getready for spring planting withDoug Young of H.J. BenkenFlorist & Greenhouse. Ages 18and up. Free. Presented byPublic Library of Cincinnati &Hamilton County. 369-6028.Madeira.

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

LecturesTown Hall Lecture Series, 11a.m.-noon, Montgomery Assem-bly of God, 7950 Pfeiffer Road,$40. Jeffrey Toobin: Inside theSecret World of the SupremeCourt. Senior analyst for “CNNWorldwide,” staff writer for theNew Yorker and best-sellingauthor of “The Nine: Inside theSecret World of the SupremeCourt.” Presented by Montgo-mery Woman’s Club Inc. 684-1632; www.eventbrite.com/event/1646686283. Montgo-mery.

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

Music - ClassicalMatinee Musicale ConcertSeries, 11 a.m., Mayerson JCC,8485 Ridge Road, With ScottRamsay, tenor. Meet the artists.Refreshments follow concert.$45 full season; $15, $3 students.Presented by Matinee Musicale.469-9819; www.matinee-mu-sicale-cincinnati.org. AmberleyVillage.

RecreationYoung Professionals OpenGym, 7-10 p.m., TriHealthFitness and Health Pavilion,6200 Pfeiffer Road, Full-courtbasketball games for men. $15.985-0900. Montgomery.

Religious - CommunityIsrael Memorial Day andIndependence Day, 5:30-8p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 RidgeRoad, Remember soldiers lostduring Israeli wars with prayersand readings. Honor communi-ty’s connections to Israel. Cele-brate with performance bymembers of Israel DefenseForces choir, tween Gaga tour-nament, teen party, Taste ofKosher Cincinnati and otherIsraeli-themed games andactivities. Family friendly. Free.Registration required, includesIsraeli souvenir. 761-7500;www.jointhej.org. AmberleyVillage.

Support Groups

Motherless Daughters Sup-port Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Mont-gomery Community Church,11251 Montgomery Road, Foradult women who have lost ormiss nurturing care of theirmother. Free. Presented byMotherless Daughters Ministry.489-0892. Montgomery.

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

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 27Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 272-3700; www.woman-sartclub.com. Mariemont.

Blossom II: Art of Flowers,Noon-5 p.m., Greenacres ArtsCenter, 8400 Blome Road,Second in on-going series ofnational traveling exhibitions ofartworks depicting and in-terpreting flowers of all kinds.Juried exhibition is sponsoredby Susan K. Black Foundationand David J. Wagner LLC. Free.Presented by Greenacres Foun-dation. Through May 18. 891-4227; www.green-acres.org.Indian Hill.

Home & GardenAnnuals at the Zoo, 1-2:30p.m., Greenacres Arts Center,8400 Blome Road, Greenhouse.Stephen Foltz, director ofdorticulture at the CincinnatiZoo, discusses selection, plant-ing and maintenance of zoo’slarge annual gardens. $10.Reservations required. Present-ed by Greenacres Foundation.891-4227; www.green-acres.org.Indian Hill.

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

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

Music - BluesDiamond Jim Dews Band, 8:30p.m.-12:30 a.m., Traci’s SportsLounge and Grill, 784 Loveland-Miamiville Road, 697-8111.Loveland.

Music - JazzApril Aloisio, 7:30-10:30 p.m.,Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike,561-5233; www.dillycafe.com.Mariemont.

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

Senior CitizensVeterans Luncheon, 12:30-2p.m., Sycamore Senior Center,4455 Carver Woods Drive,Luncheon to honor veterans ofany American war. Box lunchesand desserts from Kroger pro-vided. With John Matarese,WCPO-TV Channel 9 News,answering your questions. $4.Reservations required. 745-0617;www.sycamoreseniorcenter.org.Blue Ash.

ShoppingSports Card, Memorabilia andAutograph Show, 4-9 p.m.,Moeller High School, 9001Montgomery Road, Buy, sell ortrade from 150 dealer tables.Cincinnati Royals ReunionShow. Former Royals Hall ofFamers Jerry Lucas and AdrianSmith as well as Connie Dierk-ing, George Wilson and TomThacker. Also, Pedro Borbonand Tony Pike. $3, $6 three-daypass. 290-5225; www.cincycard-shows.com. Kenwood.

Support GroupsWomen’s Separation/DivorceSupport, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,Comprehensive CounselingServices Inc., 10999 Reed Hart-

man Highway, Gain comfort,strength and empowerment tomove forward with your life.Led by licensed social worker.$35 per two-hour session.Registration required. 891-1533.Blue Ash.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28Art & Craft ClassesHeartsongs: A Day of Quietfor Girls, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Grail-ville Retreat and ProgramCenter, 932 O’Bannonville Road,Day of celebrating strength andspirit as a young woman. WithJennie Mertens and Joy France.$25. Reservations required.683-2340; www.grailville.org.Loveland.

The Art of Nature, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Grailville Retreat andProgram Center, 932 O’Bannon-ville Road, Artist/naturalistMarjorie Bledsoe guides experi-ence of unique and usefulpairing of art and nature. $35.Reservations required. 693-2340; www.grailville.org. Love-land.

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

AuditionsModel Auditions, 1-4 p.m.,Starfire Council, 5030 OaklawnDrive, Models of all shapes andsizes are needed for UrbanGlam to be held at Tower PlaceMall, Downtown, on June 16.Bring recent photograph,measurements, but no make up.281-2100; www.starfirecounci-l.org. Madisonville.

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

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

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

Health / WellnessDiabetes Conversation MapsSessions, 10 a.m.-noon, LisaLarkin, M.D. & Associates, 4460Red Bank Road, Suite 100,

Theme: What is Diabetes? Whatdo I do about it? Small groupdiscussions of Type 2 diabetesled by Jan Kellogg, certifieddiabetes educator. For . $30 forfour sessions; $10 per session.Presented by Lisa Larkin, M.D. &Associates. 271-5111. Madi-sonville.

Total Food Makeover, Noon-2p.m., Blue Ash YMCA, 5000YMCA Drive, Transform the wayyou shop, look at food, eat andapproach health. $10. Regis-tration required. Presented byBaker Chiropractic. 272-9200;totalfoodmakeoverblueash.e-ventbrite.com. Blue Ash.

Literary - LibrariesGold Star Chilimobile, 2 p.m.,Deer Park Branch Library, 3970E. Galbraith Road, Register forSummer Reading Program andreceive free coney. Free. Pre-sented by Public Library ofCincinnati & Hamilton County.369-4450. Deer Park.

Music - AcousticToast, 7:30 p.m., deSha’s Amer-ican Tavern, 11320 MontgomeryRoad, Free. 247-9933; desh-as.com/cincinnati. Montgomery.

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

Be A Hero Nationwide CyclingEvent, 10-11 a.m., Urban ActiveKenwood, 8133 MontgomeryRoad, Indoor bike ride to grantwishes for those in need. Bene-fits Wish Upon a Hero Founda-tion. $25. Registration required.791-4444; www.beaheroevent-.com. Sycamore Township.

ShoppingSports Card, Memorabilia andAutograph Show, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Moeller High School, $3,$6 three-day pass. 290-5225;www.cincycardshows.com.Kenwood.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29Art ExhibitsJuried Exhibition, 1-4 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 272-3700; www.woman-sartclub.com. Mariemont.

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

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


ShoppingSports Card, Memorabilia andAutograph Show, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Moeller High School, $3,$6 three-day pass. 290-5225;www.cincycardshows.com.Kenwood.

Volunteer EventsHelping Hands YP Workforce,12:30-2:30 p.m., Mayerson JCC,8485 Ridge Road, Help brightenthe day of home-bound seniorsand others in need of a helpinghand by working with a team ofJewish young professionals ages21-35 to do light chores such asflipping mattresses, switchingout seasonal clothing, changingbatteries and light bulbs, yardwork and more. Part of Give-a-Day. Free. Registration required.Presented by ACTout. 373-0300.Amberley Village.

MONDAY, APRIL 30Health / WellnessMobile Mammography Unit, 7a.m.-3:30 p.m., Braxton F. CannMemorial Medical Center, 5818Madison Road, Fifteen-minutescreenings. Cost varies perinsurance plan. Financial assis-tance available for qualifiedapplicants. Appointment re-quired. Presented by JewishHospital. 686-3300; www.jew-ishhospitalcincinnati.com.Madisonville.

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

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

TUESDAY, MAY 1Health / WellnessBalance and Stability Class,8:20-9:20 a.m., TriHealth Fitnessand Health Pavilion, 6200Pfeiffer Road, Weekly throughJune 6. Jodi Waywood, Tri-Health physical therapist, guidesgroup exercise class to learnhow to prevent injuries fromfalls with exercise and educa-tion. Class utilizes balancefoams, chairs, railings, mirrors,stability balls and therabands to

make it the safest and mosteffective balance class possible.$80-$90. Registration required.985-0900; www.trihealthpavil-ion.com. Montgomery.

LecturesCincinnati Horticultural Soci-ety Ladies’ Day, 9:30 a.m.-3p.m., Kenwood Country Club,6501 Kenwood Road, Music bythe Southern Gateway Chorus.Gourmet luncheon, vendors,horticultural demonstrationsand prizes. Jon Carloftis, Ken-tucky native and award-winninggarden designer, writer andauthor, will speak. BenefitsCincinnati Horticultural Societyand the Meade House. $75.Reservations required. Present-ed by Kenwood Woman’s Club.561-7482; cincyflowershow.com.Madeira.

NatureFree Firsts Appreciation Days,7 a.m.-8 p.m., Lake Isabella,10174 Loveland-Madeira Road,Residents can enjoy any parkwithout the need for a motorvehicle permit, while enjoying ahost of other free and dis-counted activities. Dress forweather. Family friendly. Free,no vehicle permit required.Presented by Hamilton CountyPark District. 521-7275;www.greatparks.org/freefirsts.Symmes Township.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 2Cooking ClassesKid’s Healthy Cooking Class-es, 4-6 p.m., Peachy’s HealthSmart, 7400 Montgomery Road,Peachy Seiden, registereddietitian and nutrition scienceinstructor, teaches children tobe more health conscious byencouraging them to makehealthy food choices and teach-ing them how to prepare andcook nutrient-dense meals.Ages 11-14. $40. Registrationrequired. 315-3943; www.pea-chyshealthsmart.com. Silverton.

Literary - LibrariesGold Star Chilimobile, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Madeira BranchLibrary, 7200 Miami Ave., Regis-ter for Summer Reading Pro-gram and receive free coney.Free. Presented by Public Libraryof Cincinnati & Hamilton Coun-ty. 369-6028. Madeira.

Religious - CommunityShelter of God’s Promises,7:30-9 p.m., Church of theSaviour United MethodistChurch, 8005 Pfeiffer Road,Bible study with by SheilaWalsh. Bi-weekly ending onSept. 5. Ages 18 and up. Free.Registration required. 791-3142;www.cos-umc.org. Montgo-mery.

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The Cincinnati Horticultural Society Ladies Day event will be 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the Kenwood CountryClub, and will feature Kentucky native and award-winning garden designer, writer, author and lecturer John Carloftis, asspeaker. Guests will also enjoy a delicious gourmet luncheon, "do it at home" horticultural demonstrations, plenty oftime to shop with Flower Show gardening vendors and great raffle prizes. Shannon Carter, US co-chair of the World ChoirGames, will introduce the Southern Gateway Chorus, a group that will appear at the games. Tickets are $75 each. Forreservations and tickets, visit cincyflowershow.com. Proceeds benefit programs of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society,including children's educational programs and the Meade House in Symmes Township. THANKS TO MARIE HUENEFELD

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Eversince Iwas alittle girl“experi-menting”in thekitchen, Ihave beenfascinat-ed withthe sci-

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were spent with my sister,Judy, underneath our hugewild cherry tree makingmud pies.

Years later, I was goingto bake chocolate chipcookies and had the doughready to be portioned out.Something came up and Icouldn’t bake the cookiesright away. In fact, thedough sat for two days inthe refrigerator. Well, thatwas a blessing in disguise.Those cookies were betterin flavor than usual, andthe texture was wonder-ful: soft, chewy and crispin different parts of thecookie, just like a bakerycookie!

Quoting Shirley Corrih-er, my food science guru,“What happens is thedough and other ingredi-ents fully soak up theliquid, in this case, eggs,which makes the cookiebake to a better consis-tency.”

In fact, Mrs. Wakefield,the originator of the TollHouse cookie, chilled herdough overnight. Thatinformation was never putin the recipe for this icon-ic cookie. The reason I’msharing these nuggets offoodie information is be-cause the recipe for theSubway cookie clone rec-ommends – guess what –refrigerating the dough!

Betsy Davis’ clone ofSubway cookies.

Betsy said she foundthis on the Internet a cou-ple of years ago and

think’s its pretty close toSubway’s. This is for Sa-rah, who wanted the reci-pe to freeze. To bake fromfrozen state, leave cookiesfrozen and bake at thesame temperature a bitlonger. I did buy a coupleSubway cookies to sample.

2¾ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup light brown sugar,

packed½ cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon salt½ cup butter½ cup vegetable shortening,

butter flavor2 large eggs2 cups chocolate chips – see

tips below

1 cup chopped walnuts(optional)

Combine flour andbaking powder in a smallbowl, set aside. Combinesugars, salt and vanilla inmixing bowl, set aside.Place butter and short-ening in bowl and micro-wave, stopping and stir-ring every 15 seconds.Stop when butter mixtureis more of a paste (about45-60 seconds).

Pour over sugar mix-ture and beat well. Addeach egg separately, beat-ing until creamy. Addflour mixture ½ cup at atime while beating. Stir inchips and nuts. Refriger-ate 1-3 hours in a coveredbowl. Preheat oven to 375degrees. Drop cookiedough onto parchmentpaper-lined sheet.

(Tip from Rita’s kitchen– there is no amount givenfor how large the cookies

should be, so I would use avery generous tablespoonor small scoop – enough tofit about eight cookies oneach sheet).

Bake 10-12 minutes,checking frequently to-wards end of baking for agolden brown appearance.

Tips for Subwaycookie variations

Use M&Ms instead ofchocolate chips. For mac-adamia white chocolatechip cookies, use whitechocolate chips and mac-adamia nuts.

Roasted sweetrhubarb topping

Rhubarb is called “pieplant” because most folksmake a rhubarb andstrawberry pie with it.Rhubarb is good for ourskeletal system. It’s reallysour, though, so somesweetener is necessary.

1 pound rhubarbZest and juice of a large

orange1⁄3 to ½ generous cup sugar

or equivalent substituteCouple shakes cinnamon

(optional)

Preheat oven to 350degrees. Cut rhubarb intochunks. Toss with zest,juice and sugar. Put insmall baking dish, coverwith foil and roast 20 min-utes. Remove foil androast until the juices get abit syrupy. Add cinnamon.Serve hot, warm, roomtemperature or chilled oras a topping for cake andice cream.

Tip from Rita’skitchen

Only the stalks of rhu-barb are edible, not the

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bread for John Meier, aCovington reader. “It wasserved at their old SixthStreet location. Somewhatsweet, but not overly so. Itwas dense, but not heavy.”John ate it with creamcheese and strawberriesand it was one of his favor-ite lunches downtown.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator and au-thor. Email her at [email protected] “Rita’s kitchen” in thesubject line. Call 513-248-7130,ext. 356.

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Loveland Inter Faith Ef-fort food pantry hasformed a team to partici-pate in the Freestore Food-bank’s 2012 Hunger Walk at9 a.m. Monday, May 28, atSawyer Point.

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May is Older AmericansMonth and this year’stheme is “Never Too Old toPlay.”

The focus on play is anopportunity to re-visit oneof the most frequentcauses of injury and evendeath to seniors – falling.

According to the Cen-ters for Disease Controland Prevention, one inthree adults age 65 and old-er falls each year. Amongthis group, falls are theleading cause of injurydeath. They are also themost common cause of non-fatal injuries and hospitaladmissions for trauma.

Falls are also a signifi-cant driver of healthcarecosts, according to theCDC. Direct medical costsof falls totaled more than$19 billion in the most re-cent year studied. As ourpopulation ages, thesenumbers are likely to in-crease.

“Like many of the dis-eases and injury conditionswe deal with, falls arelargely preventable,” said

Tim Ingram, HamiltonCounty health commission-er. “With preparation, in-formation and education,we can reduce the inci-dences of falls and ulti-mately, help seniors tomaintain active and fulfill-ing lifestyles.”

Following are five easythings you can do to pre-vent falls:

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» See your eye doctoronce each year. Age-relat-ed eye diseases, such ascataracts, macular degen-eration and diabetic reti-nopathy, can increase therisk of falling. Early detec-tion is key to minimizingthe effects of these condi-tions.

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SonLight Power Inc., aCincinnati-based renew-able energy outreach firmrecognized for its sustain-able impact on communi-ties worldwide, celebrat-ed its 10th anniversary as anonprofit at a special din-ner ceremony Feb. 12.

More than 200 peopleattended the event inwhich former U.S. Ambas-sador to Honduras HugoLlorens commemoratedthe evening as featuredspeaker.

Loveland resident Kev-in Sasson is executive di-rector of SonLight Power.

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SonLight Power im-proves the lives of chil-dren, families and com-munities worldwidethrough sustainable solar-powered solutions. Son-Light Power actively en-gages with the communi-ties it serves, applying so-lar power and Christianprinciples to improve ac-cess to educational oppor-tunities, wellness, eco-nomic development, skillstraining, and emergency

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Sasson is a Cincinnatinative and Loveland resi-dent who has been associ-ated with SonLight Powersince 2004.

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Allen Rainey, founder and original executive director of SonLight Power, passes theleadership baton (a solar-powered flashlight) to the new executive director and Lovelandresident, Kevin Sasson. PROVIDED

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CLERMONT CO. — Ohioundergraduates will pay$176 more next year atUC Clermont College.

University of Cincin-nati trustees March 27approved a 3.5-percentincrease on all campus-es in tuition and fees forthe 2012-2013 schoolyear.

“It is hard to predictif this will affect our en-rollment, but it is myprofessional goal to re-move all obstacles forstudents who want a

higher education,” saidUC Clermont DeanGregory Sojka.

Currently, a full-timein-state student at UCClermont pays $1,678per quarter, or $5,034 fora whole academic year.Out-of-state studentspay $3,926 per quarter,or $11,886 annually, ac-cording to the univer-sity’s website.

As UC transitions to asemester system begin-ning in August, Sojkasaid in-state studentswill pay $5,200 and out ofstate students will pay$12,302 annually.

UC Clermont’s Assis-tant Dean for Adminis-trative Services JohnNelson said the collegewould stay the “cheap-est” school offered bythe university next fall,as in-state students atthe Blue Ash campuswill pay $5,890 and maincampus students willpay $10,784 per year.

“I think being afford-able is an important partof our admission and wewill always continue towork on staying afford-able,” Sojka said.

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This line from the Tal-mud refers to tikkun olam,or repairing the world, andit is what the Jewish Feder-ation of Cincinnati’s Give aDay (this year on April 29)is all about.

Give a Day is a commu-nity-wide day of service.Congregations and agen-cies from all across theJewishcommunityhaveor-ganized 35 social actionprojects that take placethroughout the greaterCincinnati area.

Some projects specifi-cally benefit members ofthe Jewish community. For

example, volunteers cangarden at Cincinnati Hillel,Rockwern Academy orCincinnati Hebrew DaySchool. Or they can paint atJewish Vocational Serviceor spring clean at OhavShalom.

With the recognitionthat it isn’t only the Jewishworld that needs to be re-paired, most Give a Dayprojects benefit the largercommunity. Volunteers canhead to Valley Temple tomake fleece blankets forchildren in hospitals andothers in need. Or they canmeet at Northern HillsSynagogue and then go outinto the area to providehome repair for low-in-come families.

Others can clean up atDrake Park or SharonWoods with the Jewish Fed-eration’s Young Adult Divi-sion (YAD) or even providechildcare or serve lunch atThe Church of Our Savior’smorning service throughBeth Adam.

These organizations arerelying on volunteers tomake their Give a Day pro-jects successful. The indi-viduals helped by the pro-jects rely on the volunteerseven more. Without volun-teers, Ronald McDonaldHouse guests won’t have ahome-cooked meal thatnight, homeless people whoare discharged from hospi-tals won’t have the compan-ionship they need, the mu-

ral at Interfaith HospitalityNetwork will stay unpaint-ed and homebound seniorswon’t have the help theyneed with their householdchores and yard work.

Pick your project andregister today at jewish-cincinnati.org/

giveaday or by textingGIVEADAY to 51818.

Give a Day is presentedby Women’s Philanthropyand the Young Adult Divi-sion (YAD) of the JewishFederation of Cincinnati,which brings our commu-nity together to care forJews in Cincinnati, in Isra-el and around the world anddevelops opportunities foreach of us to embrace aJewish life.

Sam Lobar, left, and Bayta Boxt work on a fleece blanketfor Project Linus at last year's Give a Day THANKS TO ELIZABETH

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A one-time appearanceof the Israel Defense ForceChoir will be part of the re-membrance of Yom HaZi-karon (Israel MemorialDay) and celebration ofYom HaAtzmaut (Israel In-dependence Day), Israel’s64th anniversary, at theMayerson JCC Thursdayevening, April 26. The JCC

is at 8485 Ridge Road inAmberley Village.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m.an outdoor service in thecourtyard of the JCC build-ing will serve as a solemnremembrance of those lostin Israel’s wars and victimsof terror. There will be aflag lowering, wreath lay-ing, prayers, poems and

songs by the Cincinnati He-brew Day Schools boyschoir. A Yom HaAtzmautceremony follows the ser-vice to mark the transitionbetween the memorial andindependence days. Thisceremony will highlightCincinnati’s many connec-tions to Israel with a flagand drum parade with Ku-

lanu and Mercaz students,the Rockwern Academygirls’ and boys’ choirs, anda torch lighting ceremony.

The IDF Choir high-lights the celebration of Is-rael Independence Daywith a free performance atthe JCC. Several IDF mili-tary bands have beenformed over the years

since the establishment ofIsrael, and IDF bands pre-sent a youthful style of Is-raeli music.

In addition to the choir,this celebration includesactivities for the wholefamily. Enjoy “A Taste ofKosher Cincinnati” foodcourt with delicious Israeli,Indian and international

food including sushi, ba-gels, chocolates, ice creamand other desserts. Chil-dren can play on free inflat-ables and free carnivalgames, and tweens canshow their skills in a Ga-Ga(Israeli-style dodgeball)tournament.

Contact the JCC at (513)761-7500.

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Ursuline Academy willteam up with St. UrsulaAcademy, St. Xavier HighSchool and ArchbishopMoeller High School April29 to compete in theschools’ second annual Or-ange and White Flag Foot-ball Game.

Last year’s inauguralevent was a huge success,raising nearly $10,000 forresearch efforts in thefight against leukemia andlymphoma at CincinnatiChildren’s Hospital Medi-cal Center.

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Dawod of Anderson Town-ship and Rachel Kelly ofGlendale, and St. Ursulaseniors Grace Bolan ofMount Lookout, Kelli Mil-ler of Mount Lookout andDawn Thomas of Woo-dlawn, have been involvedin all aspects of organizingthe event from footballpractices to selling ticketsand T-shirts, to arrangingfor security the day of theevent.

While the two girls’schools compete in the flagfootball game, a group ofMoeller boys will providecheerleaders and a danceteam for Ursuline, and theSt. X boys will do the samefor St. Ursula.

Dawod says the goal thisyear is to raise at least$15,000 and to make a dif-ference for those who suf-fer from leukemia and lym-phoma.

“I believe this game isimportant because it is pro-moting community servicefor a good cause as well ashaving fun and uniting theschools together,” said Da-wod, adding that orangeand white are the designat-ed colors for the Leukemiaand Lymphoma Societyawareness.

Last year's Orange and White flag football game raised almost $10,000 for CincinnatiChildren's Hospital. Presenting the check are, from left: front, Dr. Ashish Kumar, researcherand clinician at CCHMC, Ursuline science teacher Elizabeth Thomas, Ursuline studentGiana Dawod (Anderson Township), Ursuline student Laura Schoettmer (Hyde Park),Ursuline student Laurel Wiebe (Indian Hill), St. Ursula student Courtney Ott (Hyde Park),St. Ursula student Lauren Billy (East Walnut Hills), St. Ursula student Meghan Winter(Loveland), and Dr. John Perentesis, CCHMC. THANKS TO MARIANNE LANG

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Drake Center honoredits volunteers to celebrateNational Volunteer Week ata special luncheon April 19.

This year’s theme is“Volunteers: In this Chang-ing World, the Constant WeCan Count On.”

Among those being hon-ored is Loveland residentKay Napier, mother ofMike Napier, who was a pa-tient at Drake Center for 22years, following a tragicaccident.

Kay Napier began hervolunteer work in 1987when Mike entered Drake.Initially, she devoted muchof her time transportingpatients and campaigningfor the Drake Center taxlevies. Her son, Mike, waspictured on the postersused in the campaigns. Na-pier joined the Drake Aux-iliary in 1997 and workedtirelessly to raise funds forexpenditures and activities

that benefit Drake pa-tients.

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Napier said that she hascontinued to remain an ac-tive volunteer at Drake be-cause she “always thoughtthat miracles happenedhere.”

She said the staff is ex-tended family to her andthat “it’s a joy to come backand see many of the sameaides, nurses, and dieti-cians” who helped Mike.

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Families and youth areinvited to attend the Trau-ma and Resiliency Confer-ence Saturday, May 5, or-ganized and facilitated byFamilies Connected andparent leaders. This eventis open to the communityat no cost.

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Arrests/citationsMatthew Allen Penrod, 21, 917Mcpherson Ave., re-cite otherdepartment, April 4.

Jeremiah A. Drexelius, 29, 890W. Loveland Ave. I5, re-citeother department, April 6.

Keisha Simone Waltin, 22, 890W. Loveland Ave. K11, arrest-other agency/county warrant,April 7.

Joseph S. Wooton, 39, 204Highland Ave. B4, disorderlyconduct-intox physical harm,April 7.

Ian C. Chandler, 26, 7638 LakePointe, drug abuse-possess/use,license plates-display of, April7.

Eddie Todd Daniels, 36, 1936Mellow Wood Lane, arrest-other agency/county warrant,April 9.

Alfoncy Maye, 44, 11394 Mar-lette Drive, re-cite other de-partment, arrest-other agency/county warrant, April 11.

Kenneth J. Kavensky, 39, 9568 E.Kemper Road, re-cite otherdepartment, April 13.

Amanda N. Reynolds, 35, 4605Buckskin Trail, re-cite otherdepartment, April 13.

Gregory Scott Paytes, 43, 1113 W.Loveland Ave., re-cite otherdepartment, April 13.

Haley B. Shuemake, 18, 411Mohican Drive, parks; afterhours, contributing to theunruliness/delinquency of achild_aid, abet, induce etc…,drug paraphernalia, April 13.

Juvenile, 15, possession of drugs,drug paraphernalia, April 13.

Damon R. Cayse, 36, 890 W.Loveland Ave. L8, drug abuse-possess/use, drug parapherna-lia-use/possess, April 14.

David M. Garcia, 23, 6262 Corbly

Road 12, re-cite other depart-ment, April 14.

Keisha Simone Walton, 22, 890W. Loveland Ave. K11, re-citeother department, April 14.

Juvenile, 15, aggravated menac-ing, April 14.

Tevin Wilson, 18, 112 ShingleOak, liquor; purchase by minor;misrepresentation, April 16.

Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacingAt 980 Loveland-Madeira Road,April 14.

Animals-dog physical controlAt 412 Ohio Ave., April 12.Disorderly conduct-intoxphysical harmAt 204 Highland Ave., April 7.Drug abuse-obtain, possess,use coAt 890 W. Loveland Ave., April14.

Drug abuse-possess/useAt 800 Loveland-Madeira Road,April 7.

Drug abuse-possess/use,drugparaphernalia-use/possessAt 890 W. Loveland Ave., April14.

Identity fraudAt 106 Lakeview Court, April 5.At 126 S. Lebanon Road, April16.

Liquor; purchase by minor;misrepresentationAt 811 Florence Ave., April 16.Parks; after hours,contributing to theunruliness/delinquency of achild – aid, abet, induce etc…, drugparaphernalia,possession ofdrugsAt 471 Oak St., April 13.Re-cite other departmentAt 201 Sioux Drive, April 4.At 200 Loveland-Madeira Road,April 6.

At 10575 Loveland-Madeira

Road, April 11.At 9576 E. Kemper Road, April13.

At 126 W. Loveland Ave., April13.



At 126 S. Lebanon Road, April14.

Theft vehicle/autoAt 10 Grear Militzer Place, April6.

VandalismAt 240 Wall St., April 4.

MIAMI TOWNSHIPArrests/citationsDonnie C. Hixon Jr., 29, 130 N.6th St., drug possession, March27.

Terry L. Bitzer, 50, 5790 WolfpenPleasant Hill, domestic violence,March 27.

Timothy R. Wesley, 31, 3172Lindale Mount Holly, criminaltrespass, March 28.

Juvenile, 16, theft, March 29.Two Juveniles, 17, underageconsumption, March 31.

Juvenile, 16, no drivers license,theft, March 29.

Christopher Katzler, 24, 240Redbird, theft, March 29.

Richard L. Vollman, 18, 1129Westchester Way, marijuanapossession, March 30.

Kyle J. Graves, 21, 1004 MarcieLane, drug possession, para-phernalia, March 30.

Danny W. Dickerson III, 30, 102W. Main St. No. 7, theft, April 1.

David L. Dickerson, 26, 497 W.Main St., complicity to theft,driving under suspension, April1.

Scott Daugherty, 36, 174 N. 8thSt. No. 1, domestic violence,April 1.

James A. Flynn, 38, 6325 Lewis

Road, domestic violence, April2.

Juvenile, 15, underage pos-session of tobacco, drug pos-session, April 3.

Jessica D. McGeorge, 20, 6824Salem, drug possession, April 3.

Charles E. Peters II, 19, 1587Bethel New Hope, drug pos-session, underage consump-tion, April 3.

Agatha P. Hidalgo, 19, 1009Nimitz Lane, drug parapherna-lia, underage consumption,April 3.

James M. Tegtmeier, 22, 977Alnetta Drive, drug possession,April 3.

Lucas Otser, 20, 6824 Salem,underage consumption, April 3.

David L. Bingham, 64, 969 Ohio28, disorderly conduct, April 6.

Michael J. Hines, 39, 6734 Garri-son Spurling, disorderly con-duct, April 6.

Charles W. Wells, 43, 1031 Ohio28 No. 1, drug paraphernalia,April 7.

Ethan McAlpine, 20, 6037 Trow-bridge, theft, underage con-sumption, April 8.

Brandon C. Baute, 25, 6566Windfield, drug paraphernalia,drug possession, open contain-er, driving under influence,driving under suspension, April7.

James K. Patrick, 25, 2144 Free-

man, drug possession, April 8.Gina M. Fields, 38, 5971 MarshCircle, drug paraphernalia,driving under suspension, April8.

Clifford Dozier, 24, 1785 Ohio 28No. 343, drug possession, opencontainer, April 8.

Incidents/investigationsAggravated robberyFemale was hit on head and herlicense, etc. were taken at 1135S. Timbercreek, March 31.

ArsonA bush and plant were set onfire at 6093 Weber Oaks, April4.

Fire started in wooded area at1600 block of Smokehouse,April 5.

BurglaryCash taken; $400 at 969 Ohio 28No. E, April 2.

Play Station, game, etc. taken;$768 at 5802 Happy Hollow,April 6.

Criminal damageSubstance poured over vehicle atDairy Queen at Meijer Drive,March 31.

Mailbox/post damaged at 6350S. Devonshire, March 31.

Windshield broken on vehicle at969 Ohio 28 No. 117, April 1.

Outdoor lights broken at 1422Cheltenham Drive, April 3.

Eggs thrown at vehicle at areaof Deerfield & Oak Vista, April5.

Door damaged at Arby's at Ohio28, April 6.

Sign broken at Sunoco at Ohio131, April 9.

Criminal mischiefShed written on at 5656 Wolf-pen Pleasant Hill, March 28.

Substance placed in mailbox at794 Andrea Drive, April 8.

Criminal trespassTrespassing on property ofMeijer at Ohio 28, March 28.

Disorderly conductFighting reported at VFW hall atOhio 131, April 6.

Domestic violenceAt Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road,March 27.

At Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road,April 1.

At Lewis Road, April 1.MenacingMale was threatened at 1050Cooks Crossing No. 4, April 9.

Misuse of credit cardFemale stated card used with noauthorization at 1293 DeblinDrive, April 4.

Public indecencyFemale reported this offense at5146 Sugarcamp, March 28.

RobberyFemale stated she was pushed toground and items taken fromher purse at 1135 S. Timber-

creek, April 2.TheftGuns, a ring, etc. taken; $1,915 at856 Cannes Court, March 28.

I-pod, cellphone, etc. taken fromroom at Milford High; $225 at 1Eagles Way, March 27.

Jewelry taken; $3,300 at 5853Buckwheat Road, March 29.

Soda pop taken from Meijer;$3.50 at Ohio 28, March 29.

Wallet taken from shopping cartat Meijer at Ohio 28, March 29.

Wallet, left on gas pump atKroger was taken at Ohio 28,March 29.

Male stated ID card taken at5857 Hunters Court, March 29.

Female stated an attempt wasmade to use her ID at 311Center St., March 30.

Case of beer taken from Mio'sPizza; $18 at Middleton Way,March 30.

Merchandise taken from Meijer;$174 at Ohio 28, March 30.

Jewelry, cash, etc. taken; $14,160at 5676 Tall Oaks, March 31.

Items taken from donation boxat 1015 Ohio 28, April 1.

Items taken from donation boxat 924 Ohio 28, April 1.

Computer, backpack, etc. takenfrom vehicle; $2,750 at 5909Grey Wolf, April 2.

I-pod, camera, etc. taken fromvehicle at 1342 Mills of MiamiBlvd., April 2.

Two pit bull dogs taken fromporch $200 at 6679 Branch HillGuinea Pike, April 3.

AC unit taken; $3,700 at 5776Ashby Court, April 3.

Female stated ID used with noauthorization at 311 Center St.,March 30.

Camera, binoculars, etc. takenfrom vehicles at 5726 LindaWay, April 4.

Cellphone taken from table atI-Hop at Romar Drive, April 5.

Silver bullion, etc. taken; $15,050at 5775 Price Road, April 5.

A safe, jewelry, etc. taken;$1,880 at 5668 Crooked Tree,April 5.

Clothing taken from Meijer; $5at Ohio 28, April 7.

Various tools taken from vehicle;$10,025 at 5635 Wittmer Mead-ows, April 6.

CD taken from Meijer; $14 atOhio 28, April 6.

No pay for cab fare to address;$94.75 at 1152 Red Bird, April 8.

Wallet taken from table atMcDonald’s at Ohio 28, April 7.

Yard ornaments taken; $240 at608 Beech Grove, April 8.

Gasoline taken from UnitedDairy Farmers; $15 at WolfpenPleasant Hill, April 9.

SYMMES TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsTheft$845.53 removed at 8955 FieldsErtel Road, April 5.

Dresses valued at $300 removedat 11913 Stone Mark Lane, April4.

Purse, wallet and contents ofunknown value removed at11790 Snider, April 5.

Bank cards removed at 11359Montgomery, April 3.

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ABOUT POLICE REPORTSThe Community Press publishes the names of all adults

charged with offenses. The information is a matter ofpublic record and does not imply guilt or innocence.

To contact your local police department:» Loveland, Chief Tim Sabransky, 583-3000» Miami Township, Chief Stephen Bailey, 248-3721» Symmes Township, Lt. Tom Butler, 774-6351 or 683-3444

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576 Paxton Ave., Jason & TaraHarpold to Lawrence & ValerieWestley, 0.4200 acre, $143,000.

Loveland (Hamilton Co.)18 Shady Crest Lane: BurtonElizabeth M. & Lawrence C.Miller to Smith Todd Hilton;$125,000.

18 Shady Crest Lane: BurtonElizabeth M. & Lawrence C.Miller to Smith Todd Hilton;$125,000.

1866 Lemontree Lane: Ealy TerryA. to Pfefferl Robert L.;$132,000.

3032 Stratford Court: TroutKendra S. to Nance Kelly J.;$131,000.

814 Oak Canyon Drive: McintoshMelisa C. to Overholt ZacharyG. & Catherine J. Anderson;$165,000.

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ANIMALS/ NATUREGrailville – needs volunteers

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROFESSIONALSERVICES

Executive Service Corps ofCincinnati – Professionals canuse their administrative skills tohelp a busy, growing nonprofitmanage its projects and mem-bers. Executive Service Corps ofCincinnati is looking for some-one with experience in Word,Excel, Power Point and Outlookto assist in the Blue Ash office.Volunteers set their own daysand hours and enjoy nice work-ing conditions and friendly,bright volunteers and staff. Helpthe ESCC help other nonprofitssucceed. Contact Darlyne Kore-tos for more information at791-6230, ext. 10. ESCC is anonprofit organization thatprovides full namagementconsulting services to othernonprofit oranizations in theCIncinnati area. The agency wasfounded in 1995 and is locatedat 10945 Reed Hartman High-way, Suite 108.

HEALTH/WELLNESSCrossroads Hospice - Volun-

teers are wanted to join theteam of Ultimate Givers whostrive to provide extra love andcomfort to terminally-ill patientsand their families in Brown,Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamil-ton, Highland and Warrencounties. Volunteers are alsoneeded to support signatureprograms inspired by Jim Sto-vall’s novel, “The Ultimate Gift”The Gift of a Day program askspatients what their perfect dayis and staff and volunteers workto make it a reality. UltimateGivers visit with patients in theirhomes, assisted living facilitiesand nursing facilities and helpwith clerical duties at the Cross-roads office. They provideemotional support and compan-ionship to patients and familymembers, assist with errands orprovide respite for those caringfor terminally-ill loved ones. Formore information or to sign upas an Ultimate Giver, call 793-5070 or compete an applicationonline atwww.crossroadshospice.com/volunteering. Before becominga Crossroads Hospice UltimateGiver, participants must com-plete an application, TB skin testand training session lead bymembers of the Crossroadsteam. Volunteers must wait aminimum of one year after thedeath of an immediate family

member or loved one beforeapplying.

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

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

EDUCATIONAnderson Senior Center –

Computer Instructors and Assis-tants needed to teach olderadults in basic computer skills.10-week classes are held at theAnderson Senior Center andoffered 3-4 times per year.Classes are held Monday-Friday.Instructors teach the curriculumwhile assistants help the stu-dents. If interested please [email protected].

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

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

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

Granny’s Garden School –Volunteers needed from 1-3 p.m.Wednesdays to work on behind-the-scenes projects. Volunteersalso needed to help with devel-oping Web pages. Call 489-7099;Granny’s Hands-on GardeningClub is looking for new garden-ers, to work with garden man-ager Suellyn Shupe. Experiencedgardeners, come to share yourexpertise and enjoy the compa-ny of other gardeners whilesupporting the Granny’s GardenSchool program times: 1:30-4p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 12:30p.m. The school is located at theLoveland Primary and Ele-mentary, 550 Loveland-MadeiraRoad. [email protected] or visitwww.grannysgardenschool.com.

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

Raymond Walters College –Needs volunteers to serve astutors to skills enhancementstudents. The class meets from1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and from5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Call 745-5691.

The YMCA of Greater Cincin-nati’s College Readiness Pro-gram – that inspires and encour-ages teens of color toward pathsof success is looking for caringprofessionals who want to make

a difference, and for youngpeople who can benefit frompositive adult role models. Partof a national YMCA initiative,the local program incorporatesmentoring, career explorationand college readiness; and helpsstudents develop a positivesense of self, build character,explore diverse college andcareer options. Volunteers, manyof whom are sponsored by areacompanies, share their ownpersonal insight and encourage-ment. Contact Program DirectorDarlene Murphy at the MelroseYMCA, 961-3510 or visitwww.myy.org.

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

ENTERTAINMENTSummerfair – Opens its gates

for its 45th annual event onFriday, June 1. Thousands ofpatrons will enjoy three days ofgreat art, music and food thanksto a large contingent of localvolunteers. Since its beginning inEden Park in 1968, Summerfairhas been planned and run bylocal and regional volunteers.With record-level crowds antici-pated this year, more than 400volunteers will be needed togive their time during Summer-fair 2012, on June 1, 2 and 3 atConey Island.

Volunteer positions average atwo hour time commitment andinclude working in the YouthArts area, poster and t-shirt

sales, general hospitality and theadmission gates. All volunteerswill receive free admission to thefair, free parking, a compli-mentary 2012 Summerfair posterand cold water and soft drinksduring their shift. Volunteer

forms can be downloaded fromthe Summerfair Cincinnatiwebsite at www.summerfair.organd should be returned to theSummerfair Cincinnati offices byApril 23. Volunteer positions willbe filled on a first come, first

served basis. Volunteers under18 years of age must be accom-panied by an adult.

Call 531-0050, visit SummerfairCincinnati online at www.sum-merfair.org or email [email protected].

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


LEGAL NOTICEThe following legislation was adopted byLoveland City Council:

2012-17 Resolution changing the signato-ries on certificates of deposit from WilliamTaphorn to Thomas M. Carroll

2012-18 A resolution requesting theCounty Auditor to make advance pay-ments of taxes. There was no further dis-cussion.

2012-19 A resolution of necessity by theCity of Loveland as to the reconstructionand repair of sidewalks within the City ofLoveland

2012-20 A resolution of necessity by theCity of Loveland as to the reconstructionand repair of driveway aprons within theCity of Loveland

2012-21 A resolution authorizing the CityManager to enter into a contract with Inno-vative Concrete and Utility Construction,LLC for the City of Loveland 2012 Curb Re-pair and Road Rehabilitation Program

2012-22 An ordinance to approve currentreplacement pages to the Loveland Codi-fied Ordinances, and declaring an emer-gency

2012-23 An ordinance assessing liensfor unpaid utility bills on property in Hamil-ton County owed to the City of Lovelandand declaring an emergency. There wasno further discussion

2012-24 An ordinance creating Chapter125.07 in the Loveland Code of Ordinan-ces authorizing the Director of Finance,City Manager, Clerk of Council, and Admin-istrative Assistant to the Finance Directorto serve as signatories for all City accounts

2012-25 Ordinance amending CodifiedOrdinance Section 1107.01 as to the defini-tion for a "Mobile Food Vendor" providingthat Mobile Food Vendors shall be a spe-cial exception use in the Historic District(H) and establishing specific standards forspecial exception use for a Mobile FoodVendor

2012-26 Ordinance increasing the Munici-pal Income Tax for a continuing period oftime by two and one half tenths of a per-cent (0.25%) per annum and authorizingthe question of such increase to be placedon the ballot at the election to be held onNovember 6, 2012

2012-27 Ordinance authorizing the saleof personal property of the City of Love-land no longer needed for municipal pur-poses

Misty Cheshire,Clerk of CouncilCity of Loveland

The above listed legislation is available forinspection at the City Manager’s office,120 West Loveland Avenue, Loveland,Ohio during normal office hours.1001700543%($#))#&'"##!$)#

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Dr. Doug Damron, Sr. PastorRev. Lisa Kerwin, Assoc. Pastor

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Traditional Worship 8:20am & 11:00amContemporary Worship 9:40am

Sunday School (All ages) 9:40 & 11amNursery Care Provided

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Ascension LutheranChurchThe Women’s Bible Study isstudying the Book of Samuel.The eight-week study is a partof the Book of Faith Series. Thewomen meet on Wednesdays9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Childcareis provided and guests arewelcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer children’s weekdayprogram is 9 a.m. to noon,Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. Register online atwww.cos-umc.org.

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

The rummage sale is comingfrom 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,May 31; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.June 1.

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

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

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

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

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

LovelandPresbyterian ChurchSunday worship time is 10 a.m.followed by fellowship classesand Sunday School classes.

The church has a youth groupfor seventh- through 12th-grade.

The church is at 360 Robin,Loveland; 683-2525.

Loveland UnitedMethodist ChurchSunday morning chapel is 8:15a.m.; 9:30 a.m. is the Engage!contemporary service; and 11a.m. is the classic traditionalservice. Sunday school for allages is at 9:30 a.m. SundaySchool for children is 11 a.m. forages 4 through sixth-grade.Nursery care will be providedall morning on Sunday.

The church is at 10975 S. Leba-non Road, Loveland; 683-1738;www.lovelandumc.org.

Sunday school for all ages is at9:30 a.m.

MontgomeryCommunity Church

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

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

PromiseLand ChurchThe church has prayer revival at7:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Sunday Worship Service is at 11a.m.

The church is located at 6227Price Road, Loveland; 677-5981,plclovelandoh.com.

River Hills ChristianChurchThriving Moms is a group formoms of infants through highschool students that meetsweekly to receive encourage-ment and instruction, makefriends and have fun; conduct-ed 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; childcare provided. Call 583-0371.

The church is at 6300 Price Road,Loveland; 677-7600.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Paul CommunityUnited MethodistChurchJoin the church Sunday, April 29with Rev. Deb. Egloff, associatepastor of children’s ministry atChrist Church United MethodistChurch, Kettering, as shepreaches “The Icing on theCake.” The scripture will beMark 9:33-37.

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

Small group prayer and sharemeets every Wednesday morn-

ing at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel todiscuss the upcoming Sundaymorning scripture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SycamorePresbyterian ChurchJoin us in worship at 8:45 a.m.,9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.. Sun-day School for age 3 to grade12 meets at 10:45 a.m. Childcareis available in the nurseryduring the 9:45 and 10:45services for infants through age2. Weekly adult study opportu-nities are also offered. Detailson these and other programscan be found on the churchwebsite calendar or by callingthe church office.

A new member class is offeredat 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,Saturday, May 5. Lunch will beprovided. Call the church officeto register.

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

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