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MT. WASHINGTON — An Auto-Zone is expected to open inMount Washington within thenext few months.

According to a representa-tive for the company, the storewill be at 2223 Beechmont Ave.and will open in late April. It willoccupy the former Blockbusterstore, which is vacant.

The company submitted adesign plan to the city’s plansexaminer in November, accord-ing to Jon Doucleff, chairman ofthe land use and zoning commit-tee for the Mt. Washington Com-munity Council.

Doucleff said the proposedplan was not fully in compliancewith Mount Washington’s “ur-ban overlay district” in twoareas.

One involved the screeningof dumpsters on the site and theother was the extent of frontwindow transparency.

Doucleff said the companywas proposing darkening thewindow more than is allowed inthe Mt. Washington businessdistrict.

A revised design plan is ex-

pected to be submitted to theplans examiner.

Doucleff said the MountWashington Community Coun-cil has some concerns with theproposed store since it doesn’tspecifically fit with a compre-hensive plan prepared for thecommunity in 2007.

He said council may havebeen more receptive if Auto-Zone had moved into the build-ing shortly after the Block-buster closed more than a yearago.

However, he said the site hasbeen vacant long enough thatsome other options such as asmall restaurant or servicebusiness should be considered.

That type of business wouldcomplement the community’sexisting comprehensive plan,Doucleff said.

“We need to see what (plan)they actually submit,” Doucleffsaid. He said considerationssuch as how the business is op-erated on a daily basis also needto be weighed and that ideally itwould be a type of business thatfosters “pedestrian activity.”

The representative for Auto-Zone said the store will hirefrom 10 to 12 employees.

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A new AutoZone is expected to open in the former Blockbuster store,which is vacant, on Beechmont Avenue in Mt. Washington.

AutoZone toopen in Mt.WashingtonBy Forrest [email protected]

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ANDERSON TWP. — A TurpinHigh School junior is ready toshow blind students can have acareer in math and science.

Lillie Pennington, who hasbeen blind since birth, hasbeen chosen to mentor blindyouth during a program thisspring.

She will help teach blind andvisually impaired elementarystudents science, math, engi-neering and technology skillsduring a workshop in Colum-bus May 14 through May 16.

The workshop, which is spon-sored by the National Federa-tion of the Blind, will be at theCenter of Science and Indus-try.

Pennington attended aSTEM2U training program inthe fall to prepare for the expe-rience.

This is an initiative to bringthe National Federation of theBlind’s science program to mu-seums around the country, saidPennington, who is a residentof Newtown. The program willbe presented in several otherlocations around the country.

As part of her recent train-

ing, Pennington was providedwith leadership skills and tipson interacting with youngerstudents.

What especially excites herabout the upcoming programis the opportunity to share sci-ence with youngsters who inthe past may have been dis-couraged from pursuing a ca-reer in that field.

A lot of people feel that it isdifficult for someone who isblind to be involved in science,she said, adding that improve-ments in technology have

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Turpin High School junior Lillie Pennington, who is blind, will serve as a mentor for elementary students thisspring. She will be involved in a science program sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind.

STUDENT ENTHUSIASTICABOUT OPPORTUNITIES

FOR THE BLINDBy Forrest [email protected]

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Members of the AndersonTownship firefighters unionwill receive a 1.5 percent raisein each 2015 and 2016.

The Board of Trustees ap-proved the wage increase dur-ing its Jan. 15 meeting. Theagreement covers 60 employ-ees – anyone with a lieutenantrank or lower – and does not in-clude any of the chiefs or de-partment’s secretary. The sala-

ry increase is expected to costthe township about $80,000 ad-ditional in each 2015 and 2016,said Administrator Vicky Ear-hart.

The firefighters union is\under a three-year contractthat was approved last March.That contract included wagere-openers for 2015 and 2016.

“I believe we have arrivedat something that’s palatablefor the township,” Earhartsaid. As a result of this agree-ment, there will not be a re-

opener for wages in 2016.Wage increases for the de-

partment’s chiefs and secre-tary were included in the per-formance based pay raises fornon-contracted employeesthat the trustees approved dur-ing the Dec. 4 workshop. Atthat time the trustees ap-proved $31,781 to be dividedamong this group of employ-ees. Each employee’s pay in-crease was to be based on his/her performance over the past12 months.

Raises approved for Anderson firefightersBy Sheila [email protected]

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Advanced TechnologyWITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Experience, Reliability, and Consistency Matters

made science more ac-cessible.

For example, Lilliehas recently been using aTI-84 calculator that pro-vides vocal assistance onpreparing graphs.

“We’re going to (serveas) role models and basi-cally show (the students)they can be involved inscience,” said Penning-ton, who is taking a num-ber of Advanced Place-ment courses at TurpinHigh School.

She said she plans totake a more “hands-off’approach as mentor, let-

ting the students them-selves explore their envi-ronment as opposed tosimply presenting themwith information.

Pennington said sheplans to pursue a careerin social work, especiallyin areas that involve chil-dren.

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ANDERSON TWP. — TheForest Hills Local SchoolDistrict is planning fornewly renovated facili-ties.

With the success of No-vember’s $103 millionbond issue, all of theschools, with the excep-tion of Wilson ElementarySchool, will be renovated.As part of theplan by theSSOE Group, the district’sdesign firm, a new WilsonElementary School will bebuilt. Additionally, facilityconsiderations for all day-kindergarten are beingdiscussed.

At this point, the pro-ject is in a programmingdesign phase in which

feedback is being sought.The principal of each

school has formed a vi-sioning team consisting ofstaff members, adminis-trators and parents whowill discuss the needs ofthat particular building.These teams will meetseveral times during thedesign phase.

“We want input fromeveryone,” Superinten-dent Dallas Jackson saidin a news release.

According to Jacksonthe visioning teams willact as “ambassadors” ob-taining additional feed-back from members of thecommunity.

Smaller visioningteams will also focus on

specific areas such as thearts and sciences.

As part of the “renovateto new” plan, instead of anew facility being built,improvements to eachbuilding will made that“come very close to re-semblance and function,”according to Joe Kunkle, aprincipal account execu-tive with SSOE.

The Ohio FacilitiesConstruction Commissionconducted a study ofbuildings in the district in2013. The study indicatedall of buildings were in

varying need of repair.During the last few

years, the district also hada number of facility com-mittees review the condi-tion of the buildings. Dur-ing 2014 the school boardhad a number of meetingsto discuss facility options.

Surveys were also con-ducted by Fallon Researchand John Fox MarketingConsulting to gauge publicresponse regarding the fa-cilities and specificallywhat type of building planwas preferred.

Initial construction is

expected to begin in latespring or early summer.

In addition to facilityplanning, the school boardelected new officers. Ran-dy Smith has been select-ed aspresident, while TonyHemmelgarn will serve asvice president.

Meetings will be at 7p.m. the fourth Monday ofthe month at the AndersonCenter, 7850 Five MileRoad, with the exceptionof the May and Decembermeetings, which will beMay 18 and Dec. 21.

Forest Hills plans for building renovationsBy Forrest [email protected]

PROVIDED

Staff at Nagel Middle School discuss the specific needs of their building during a visioning teammeeting. Each school in the district will have a visioning team that discusses their particularbuilding's needs as the Forest Hills Local School District begins planning for facility renovations.

PROVIDED

The Forest Hills Board of Education has elected its officers for2015. Shown from left are Forest Heis, Randy Smith, who waselected president, Jim Frooman, Julie Bissinger and TonyHemmelgarn, who will serve as the new vice president.

A new engine forthe fleet

Anderson TownshipTrustees approved thepurchase of a 2015 enginefor the Fire and RescueDepartment. The cost ofthe new fire engine is notto exceed $531,000.

The township is usingthe Ohio State Procure-ment Bid CooperativePurchasing Program tobuy the engine. By usingthis process, the town-ship saves about $10,000in legal fees, advertise-ments, bid specificationsand other expenses typi-cally incurred in the bidprocess. TIF funds arebeing used for the pur-chase.

Hopper Road closingHopper Road is closed,

between Innisfree Laneand Eight Mile Road inAnderson Township.

Work being performedby Smith & Brown is wa-ter main relocation and isanticipated to last untilFeb. 4 (weather permit-ting).

Problems/questionsshould be directed to ei-ther Don Buell withSmith & Brown at: 513-738-0077 or to Ted Will-man with the HamiltonCounty Engineer at: 513-946-8442.

Cincy Rockers returnfor Valentines Daydance

Made your plans forValentines Day yet? Con-sider making reserva-tions to join The CincyRockers at the ValentinesDay Dance at the PatriotCenter, 6660 Clough Pike,hosted by Anderson

American Legion Post318.

The dance will be 8p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 14, with doors open-ing at 7:30 p.m. Reserva-tions are strongly recom-mended as past eventtickets have sold out fast.

Tickets are $10 perperson, in advance, andinclude a night of rockin'dance music by The Cin-cy Rockers, table snacks,a rose for the ladies, a ta-ble favor for each couple,and a full service cashbar available for yourbeverage desires. Sincethis is a license permitpremise, no beverages ofany kind may be broughtin, and you must be 21years of age to attend.

Tickets are availableone of three :

» on-line by visitingthe Anderson Post 318website –www.post318.org, click-ing on the Special Eventstab which will provideyou with information anda link to the ticketing site.

» on-line direct to theticketing site www.show-clix.com.

» by phone at 888-718-4253, selecting Option 1,and asking for PatriotCenter of Cincinnatievents. Should therethere still be any avail-able tickets on the nightof event, they will be$12.50 each at the door.

All event profits go to-ward the continuation ofPost 318's 75-year pres-ence and service withinthe Anderson area.

‘Cat on a Hot TinRoof’

Anderson Theatre stu-

dents will present play-wright Tennessee Wil-liams’ “Cat on a Hot TinRoof” 7 p.m. Friday andSaturday, Feb. 6 and 7,and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8,in the school’s Titus Audi-torium, 7560 Forest Road.

Tickets are $10 adults,$8 students and seniorcitizens and can be ob-tained online atwww.showtix4u.com.

‘Meet AbrahamLincoln’

The Anderson Town-ship Historical Societymeets at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 4, at theAnderson Center, 7850Five Mile Road, Ander-son Township, LowerAtrium, next to the Histo-ry Room.

The guest speaker willbe Stan Wernz, portray-ing Abraham Lincoln. Hewill cover the years Abestruggled as a store keep,post master, surveyor,etc. before finding hisniche in the law and pub-lic service, serving eightyears in the Illinois legis-lature before he becameone of the greatest presi-dents of the UnitedStates.

Wernz was a teacher,principal and superinten-dent of schools for manyyears when he developeda second career as “Abe”due to his carriage, atti-tude and look-alike fea-tures.

He became the 100thAbe in the Association ofLincoln Presenters in1997 and won the Associa-tion’s Lincoln LegendAward in 2008. Refresh-ments served. Free.

The public is invited.

BRIEFLY

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Anderson High School

» Tennessee Williams iswidely considered one of thegreatest playwrights in thehistory of American drama,and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” isone of his most powerfulworks. The students of An-derson Theatre will be pre-senting this Pulitzer Prize-winning play Feb. 6, 7 and 8,and they are all rising to thechallenge.

“We try to up the ante ev-ery year” director Chad Wed-dle said. Two years ago heguided his students through arare high school performanceof another American classic,Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraidof Virginia Woolf,” so he clear-ly means what he says.

“It is very important to meto expose my students to theseiconic plays, and although thematerial is advanced I amalways confident in my actorsand technicians. Yes, thereare mature themes, but at it’score ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ isabout family, and that is whatwe are going to focus on.”Tickets are $10 for adults and$8 for students/seniors, andcan be purchased by visitingwww.showtix4u.com.

“Mr. Weddle choosesscripts that are relevant to hisstudents lives – shows that theactors can find personal con-nections to,” said Noah Wa-dley, a sophomore who is tak-ing on the role of DoctorBaugh. “So many times inshows I am asked to be some-one entirely different, butnow I have a chance to discov-er something new about my-self.”

Senior Bill Pahitski, whoplays Brick Pollitt, also be-lieves in the skills of his fel-low actors.

“Everyone has been inmultiple shows at Andersonand they are amazingly goodactors. Mr. Weddle could nothave picked a better cast,”Pahitski said.

“The demand for excel-lence has been set by the pastperformances by AndersonTheatre,” Weddle said, “andthe current class is ready toexceed those expectations.”

Hannah Moon, a senior whois better known for her onstage performances, finds herchallenge in her role as stu-dent assistant director.

“I love it because I get to beinvolved with the whole pro-duction, all the tech and theacting, and it's been reallygreat to try and get it to fit alltogether. It is an extremelydifficult script but the actorsare doing such an amazing jobtackling such a mature show.”

“It has been interesting towork with such high levelmaterial” agrees senior NateBissinger, who plays Big Dad-dy Pollitt.

“Discovering all of thecomplex motives behind thecharacters can be challeng-ing, but that is what makes thescript so brilliant. This showhas so many themes that stillring true today, from alcohol-

ism, to cancer, to living in anenvironment where no one iswilling to admit that anythingis wrong. Every audiencemember will find some way toconnect with these charac-ters.”

Pahutski adds, “This showis going to be the best showAnderson High School hasever seen.”

It is certainly a show thestudents are proud of, and achallenge that will entertainboth students and audiencemembers alike.

Summit Country Day» Sixteen area students

presented the results of theirsummer research experiencesJan. 14 at the Science Re-

search Institute Colloquiumon the campus of The SummitCountry Day School.

The Summit’s Science Re-search Institute is a uniquecollege preparatory programdesigned for students who areconsidering pursuit of de-grees and careers in the sci-ences.

Last summer, students hadmulti-week research experi-ences with professional men-tors at the University of Cin-cinnati, Cincinnati Children’sHospital Research Center,Pisgah Astronomy ResearchInstitute in Rosman, NorthCarolina, research scientistsin a wide array of fields atregional universities as wellas other science educational

centers. Among the topics they

researched were MIRA vari-ables in astronomy, the chem-istry of dyes, lake and water-shed ecology, oral health epi-demiology, stochastic proc-esses in physics, immunology,artificial intelligence, fleshfly phylogeny and neuralfeedback with electromyogra-phy.

“I’m not sure where thecountry ranks currently inworldwide ratings of highschool students in math andreading, but judging from theperformance of the studentsparticipating in The Summit’sScience Research Institutehere, they are doing quitewell,” said Dr. G. James Sam-

marco, a retired Cincinnatiorthopedic surgeon whoserves as chair of the ScienceResearch Institute Round-table advisory group. “Thisprogram is designed to fosterindependent student research,and in its first year of opera-tion has resulted in igniting inthose students a passion forlearning science. They chosetheir projects in areas of in-terest which allowed them tocombine that with their imagi-nation and the will to learnwithin a limited period oftime. That taught them to taptheir own potential and suc-ceed while providing usefulinformation to the communi-ty.”

Presenting at the colloqui-um were seniors BrennaBiggs of Hyde Park, JaeYoung “Matthew” Choi, aninternational student fromSouth Korea, Aaron Chow ofMontgomery, Joshua Harrisof Amberley Village, Saman-tha Hunt of Anderson Town-ship, Chris Lyons of GreenTownship, Kara McSwain ofFt. Thomas, Juliana Overbeyof Terrace Park, ThomasQuan of West Chester Town-ship, Nick Romanelli of HydePark, Andrew Thomas of An-derson Township, AdelaideTsueda of Summerside, Na-than Whitsett of Hyde Park,Emily Walton of Hyde Parkand junior international stu-dents from China, Linhao“Alex” Yang and Yi Nuo “Jen-ny” Zhang.

The Science Research In-stitute is headed by JessicaReplogle, who has been pub-lished in numerous scientificjournals through her work atBoston College and Brighamand Women’s Hospital/Har-vard Medical School.

For more information, go towww.summitcds.org.

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK

THANKS TO JENNIFER BOW

Anderson Theatres "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is a play about family. From left: junior Tori Caldwell as Mae, junior Ely Ayers as Gooper, senior Kate Aylward asMaggie, junior Sally Modzelewski as Big Mama, senior Bill Pahutski as Brick, and senior Nate Bissinger as Big Daddy.

THANKS TO LEAH FIGHTMASTER

Senior Samantha Hunt of Anderson Township talks with Jessica Replogle, head of the Science Research Institute,during the colloquium at The Summit Country Day School Jan. 14. Hunt researched oral health epidemiology.

SAINT URSULA ACADEMYThe following students have earnedhonors for the first quarter of 2014-2015.

FreshmenFirst honors - Lucy Boehm, Alyssa Bran-ca, Samantha Florio, T’ea Gilbert,Kayleigh Harpring, Lydia Hill, AbigailKelly, Caroline Leyes, Clara Morrissey,Mary O’Toole, Therese Relucio, BrigidRyan, Cassidy Sauter, Emily Schneider,Emma Smith, Claire Standhart, AbigailStautberg, Caroline Wells and KaitlinWilson.

Second honors - Melissa Damico, LilyEhemann, Margaret Hands, Carly Merk,Sarah Misleh, Anne Sherlock, DughanTalty, Margaret Uhl and Abby Zyck.

SophomoresFirst honors - Molly Barresi, HannahChristy, Austin Danko, Ashley Davis,Elaine Friedmann, Sophia Heller, EmilieKilfoil, Mary Massa, Erin McHale,Melissa McMurray, Maria Mentzel,Paige Osterfeld, Kathleen Perazzo,Madison Poon, Caroline Waddell andCaitlin West.

Second honors - Amelia Arnold, Kelli

Bertoia, Sophia Besl, Claire Callahan,Abigail Connaughton, Sofia DiGiovan-ni, Kendyl Ferrara, Elizabeth Gerwin,Caroline Karwisch, Mazie Kastner,Emma Kiessling, Julia LaFountain,Annie Molony, Meaggan Niesen,Kathryn Nolan, Julia Pucci and ClaireSalcido.

JuniorsFirst honors - Lauren Arcuri, HallieAtwell, Mary Campbell, MadeleineDickerson, Anna Feldkamp, SophiaFoley, Samantha Gilbert, Kelsey Har-bert, Abby Harris, Elyse Karsten, McCar-

thy Knepshield, McKenzie Lowry, StCyrLuttmer, Lauren Massa, Hanna Merritt,Mary Emily Miller, Jamie Misleh, Abi-gail Moellering, Madeleine Morrissey,Caroline Murray, Alexandra Nayak, ErinNiebuhr, Maureen Owens, AllisonPeterson, Kelly Roberts, Kelly Sonne-feld, Margaret Sullivan, Sarah Taylorand Kaihlan Williams.

Second honors - Alexandra Bennett,Grace Ehemann, Halle Homan, SydneyLang, Allison Ross, Elaine Schutte ,Clare Shurmer, Gretchen Thomas, SarahTippenhauer, Colette Wagner andRebeccah Zalar.

SeniorsFirst honors - Meghan Belmont, El-isabeth Ciesick, Sarah Crowley, Marga-ret Curoe, Mackenzie Dyer, AnnaFicker, Mary Friedl, Meave Fryer, Kath-erine Gibler, Kathryn Jira, Kayla Kar-sten, Hannah Kiessling, Victoria Kus-nierz, Sophia Lawrence, Deirdre Long,Donna Perazzo, Delia Randolph, Kath-erine Rankin, Mary Ruppert, CatherineRyan, Natalie Woodke and JessicaZalewski.

Second honors - Emma Cassani, Macken-zie Keane and Anne Keefe.

ST. URSULA HONOR ROLLS

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THURSDAY, JAN. 29Art & Craft ClassesSharp Art: Stained GlassClasses, 6:30-9 p.m., BrazeeStreet Studios, 4426 Brazee St.,Learn basic glass cutting, wetgrinder, foil wrap and solder.Ages 12-80. $30-$100. Presentedby Sharp Art. 389-6742; [email protected].

Art ExhibitsWorks on Paper and Pop-Out-Painting, noon to 8 p.m.,Brazee Street Studios, 4426Brazee St., gallery One One.Paper: exhibition of works bylocal artists studying at ManifestDrawing Center. Pop: new,non-curated exhibition featuresworks created by local artistswith die cut paper that foldsand tucks to become a workable3D artist canvas. Free. 321-0206;www.brazeestreetstudios.com.Oakley.

Exercise ClassesNew Beginner Taoist Tai ChiClass, 2-3:15 p.m., OakleyRecreation Center, 3882 PaxtonAve., Slow natural movementsimprove health of body, mindand spirit. They reduce tension,improve circulation and balanceand increase strength andflexibility. $109 includes 24classes followed by free monthof continuing practice meetings.Other packages also available.Through March 31. 304-6055;www.usa.taoist.org. Oakley.

Literary - SigningsJ. Ivy, 7-8 p.m., Joseph-BethBooksellers-Rookwood, 2692Madison Road, Author discussesand signs “Dear Father.” Hip-hop’s favorite poet and GrammyAward-winning artist bares hissoul in this inspirational memoirof pain transformed into heal-ing and empowerment. Free.396-8960; www.josephbe-th.com. Norwood.

RecreationPreschool Open Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Beech Acres ParkRecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave.,$2 per child per class. Presentedby Anderson Township ParkDistrict. 388-5082. AndersonTownship.

FRIDAY, JAN. 30Art ExhibitsWorks on Paper and Pop-Out-Painting, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Brazee Street Studios, Free.321-0206; www.brazeestreet-studios.com. Oakley.

Drink TastingsFriday Evening Tasting, 6-8p.m. Super Game Wines., RemkeMarket Oakley, 3872 PaxtonAve., $5 for five samples andsnacks from deli and bakery.Through Feb. 13. 619-5454.Oakley.

Wine Tasting, 5:30-7 p.m., WineWorld, 7737 Five Mile Road,Taste four different wines. Ages21 and up. $1 per two-ouncetaste. 232-6611. AndersonTownship.

Literary - BookstoresStory Time with Miss Sarah,9:30-10 a.m., Blue ManateeChildren’s Bookstore, 3054Madison Road, With Miss Sarahand her guitar. Free. 731-2665.Oakley.

SATURDAY, JAN. 31Art & Craft ClassesUkrainian Egg DecoratingClass, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lutheran Church of the Resur-rection, 1950 Nagel Road, Learnage-old technique of waxingUkrainian eggs. Bring six un-cooked eggs. $15. Registrationrequired. 713-3541; www.lcre-surrection.org. Anderson Town-ship.

Art ExhibitsWorks on Paper and Pop-Out-Painting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Brazee Street Studios, Free.321-0206; www.brazeestreet-studios.com. Oakley.

Literary - SigningsLunar Ball with Marissa Mey-er, 6-8:30 p.m., Joseph-BethBooksellers-Rookwood, 2692Madison Road, For release ofnew book. Prizes for best NewBeijing costumes. Followed bytalk and signing. Tickets freewith purchase of “Fairest.”396-8960; www.josephbe-th.com. Norwood.

Music - Acoustic

Acoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Free. Presented byCBB Production. 528-9909.Mount Carmel.

Music - ConcertsAja, 8 p.m., 20th Century Thea-ter, 3021 Madison Road, SteelyDan tribute band. $20. 731-8000;www.the20thcenturythea-ter.com. Oakley.

SUNDAY, FEB. 1Art & Craft ClassesSharp Art: Stained GlassClasses, 1-5 p.m., Brazee StreetStudios, $30-$100. 389-6742;[email protected]. Oakley.

EducationAnderson Township HistoryRoom, 1-4 p.m., AndersonCenter, 7850 Five Mile Road,Lower atrium. Learn about thehistory of Anderson Townshipthrough photos, hands-onexhibits and artifacts. Free.Presented by Anderson Town-ship Historical Society. 231-2114;andersontownshiphistoricalso-ciety.org. Anderson Township.

MONDAY, FEB. 2Art & Craft ClassesSharp Art: Stained GlassClasses, 6:30-9 p.m., BrazeeStreet Studios, $30-$100. 389-6742; [email protected]. Oakley.

Introduction to Knitting theGaptastic Cowl, 9:30-11:30a.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Skills learned: knit, purl, cast on,knitting on circular needles, castoff, swatching, understandinggauge and stitch count andbeginning pattern reading.Ages 20-93. $120 for six sessions.Registration required. Presentedby Woman’s Art Club Founda-tion. 272-3700; www.artatthe-barn.org. Mariemont.

Beginning Cable Knittingwith Toby Ganz, 12:30-2:30p.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Learn necessary skills needed toknit a cable sweater with ease.Ages 20-93. $100 five classes.Registration required. Presentedby Woman’s Art Club Founda-tion. 272-3700; www.artatthe-barn.org. Mariemont.


TUESDAY, FEB. 3Art & Craft ClassesOil Painting with Jan Boone,noon to 3 p.m., Woman’s ArtClub Cultural Center, 6980Cambridge Ave., The Barn. Forbeginning and intermediatepainters. Instruction covers basicpainting techniques, gooddrawing and creative use ofcolor. Ages 18 and up. $120.Registration required. ThroughFeb. 17. 791-7044; www.artat-thebarn.org. Mariemont.


EducationAnderson Township HistoryRoom, 6-8:30 p.m., AndersonCenter, Free. 231-2114; anderson-townshiphistoricalsociety.org.Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesNew Beginner Taoist Tai ChiClass, 2-3:15 p.m., OakleyRecreation Center, $109 includes24 classes followed by freemonth of continuing practicemeetings. Other packages alsoavailable. 304-6055; www.usa-.taoist.org. Oakley.

Tai Chi Workshop, 11 a.m. tonoon, Yum’s Cincinnati HwaRang Do, 3603 Church St.,Introduction to ancient art ofrelaxation, meditation andenergy building. $15 per class or$69 for six weeks. 760-5986;www.cincyhrd.com. Newtown.

RecreationBingo Tuesday, 7 p.m., Amer-ican Legion Post 72, 497 OldOhio 74, $1-$15. 528-9909;www.stuartglugibuhl.com.Mount Carmel.

Preschool Open Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Beech Acres ParkRecPlex, $2 per child per class.388-5082. Anderson Township.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4Art & Craft ClassesCostumed Portrait Paintingand Drawing Class, 12:30 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Students have opportunity towork from costumed model ateach class. Class focuses on studyof values, color temperature,composition, painting anddrawing techniques. $210 persession, plus $30 modeling feeper session. Registration re-quired. 259-9302; www.deb-orahridgley.com. Mariemont.


EducationAnderson Township HistoryRoom, 1-4 p.m., AndersonCenter, Free. 231-2114; anderson-townshiphistoricalsociety.org.Anderson Township.

Literary - Story TimesStory Time, 10:30-11 a.m., BlueManatee Children’s Bookstore,3054 Madison Road, On LaPageStage. Stories, songs and more.Free. 731-2665. Oakley.

THURSDAY, FEB. 5Art & Craft ClassesSharp Art: Stained GlassClasses, 6:30-9 p.m., BrazeeStreet Studios, $30-$100. 389-6742; [email protected]. Oakley.

Art ExhibitsWorks on Paper and Pop-Out-Painting, noon to 8 p.m.,Brazee Street Studios, Free.321-0206; www.brazeestreet-studios.com. Oakley.

EducationTV Toastmasters Club Meet-ing, 6-7:30 p.m., AndersonCenter, 7850 Five Mile Road,Learn-by-doing club in whichmembers hone communicationand listening skills in comfort-able, friendly atmosphere withadded benefit of viewing theirspeeches on YouTube. Ages 18and up. Free. Presented by TVToastmasters. Through Dec. 19.378-7654; www.tvtoastmaster-s.com. Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesNew Beginner Taoist Tai ChiClass, 2-3:15 p.m., OakleyRecreation Center, $109 includes24 classes followed by freemonth of continuing practicemeetings. Other packages also

available. 304-6055; www.usa-.taoist.org. Oakley.

Music - ConcertsDave Mason’s Traffic Jam, 8p.m., 20th Century Theater, 3021Madison Road, Seated-onlyshow. SOLD OUT. 731-8000;www.the20thcenturythea-ter.com. Oakley.

RecreationPreschool Open Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Beech Acres ParkRecPlex, $2 per child per class.388-5082. Anderson Township.

FRIDAY, FEB. 6Art ExhibitsWorks on Paper and Pop-Out-Painting, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Brazee Street Studios, Free.321-0206; www.brazeestreet-studios.com. Oakley.

Drink TastingsFriday Evening Tasting, 6-8p.m. Music Wines., RemkeMarket Oakley, $5 for fivesamples and snacks from deliand bakery. 619-5454. Oakley.

Wine Tasting, 5:30-7 p.m., WineWorld, $1 per two-ounce taste.232-6611. Anderson Township.

Literary - BookstoresStory Time with Miss Sarah,9:30-10 a.m., Blue ManateeChildren’s Bookstore, Free.731-2665. Oakley.

On Stage - TheaterCat on a Hot Tin Roof, 7 p.m.,Anderson High School, 7560Forest Road, Titus Auditorium.Amid a whirlwind of sexuality,greed, repression and decay,journey to a place where thetruth seeps into our lives nomatter how we struggle againstit. Ages 18 and up. $10. Reserva-tions required. Presented byAnderson Theatre. 232-2772;www.andersontheatre.com.Anderson Township.

SATURDAY, FEB. 7Art & Craft ClassesUkrainian Egg DecoratingClass, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lutheran Church of the Resur-rection, $15. Registration re-quired. 713-3541; www.lcresur-rection.org. Anderson Town-ship.


Art OpeningsWoman’s Art Club of Cincin-nati Signature Member

Exhibition, 3-6 p.m., Woman’sArt Club Cultural Center, 6980Cambridge Ave., The Barn. Viewand acquire works by womenwho have achieved SignatureStatus through juried process.Exhibit continues through Feb.22. Free. Presented by TheWoman’s Art Club of Cincinnati.272-3700; www.artatthebar-n.org. Mariemont.

Music - AcousticAcoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, Free.528-9909. Mount Carmel.

On Stage - TheaterCat on a Hot Tin Roof, 7 p.m.,Anderson High School, $10.Reservations required. 232-2772;www.andersontheatre.com.Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, FEB. 8Art ExhibitsWoman’s Art Club of Cincin-nati Signature MemberExhibition, 1-4 p.m., Woman’sArt Club Cultural Center, 6980Cambridge Ave., The Barn. Viewand acquire works by womenwho have achieved SignatureStatus through juried process.Free. Presented by The Woman’sArt Club of Cincinnati. ThroughFeb. 22. 272-3700; www.artat-thebarn.org. Mariemont.


On Stage - TheaterCat on a Hot Tin Roof, 2 p.m.,Anderson High School, $10.Reservations required. 232-2772;www.andersontheatre.com.Anderson Township.

MONDAY, FEB. 9Art & Craft ClassesSharp Art: Stained GlassClasses, 6:30-9 p.m., BrazeeStreet Studios, $30-$100. 389-6742; [email protected]. Oakley.

Introduction to Knitting theGaptastic Cowl, 9:30-11:30a.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, $120 for six sessions.Registration required. 272-3700;www.artatthebarn.org. Marie-mont.

Beginning Cable Knittingwith Toby Ganz, 12:30-2:30p.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, $100 five classes. Regis-tration required. 272-3700;www.artatthebarn.org. Marie-mont.


EducationWomen’s Self-Defense, 7 p.-9p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex,6915 Beechmont Ave., Hands-onworkshop on ways to minimizechances of becoming a victim

and maximize chances of surviv-ing an attack. Ages 15 and up.$25, $20 residents. Registrationrequired. Presented by An-derson Township Park District.388-4513. Anderson Township.

TUESDAY, FEB. 10

Art & Craft ClassesOil Painting with Jan Boone,noon- to 3 p.m., Woman’s ArtClub Cultural Center, $120.Registration required. 791-7044;www.artatthebarn.org. Marie-mont.


Woman’s Art Club of Cincin-nati Signature MemberExhibition, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, Free. 272-3700; www.ar-tatthebarn.org. Mariemont.

EducationAnderson Township HistoryRoom, 6-8:30 p.m., AndersonCenter, Free. 231-2114; anderson-townshiphistoricalsociety.org.Anderson Township.

Exercise ClassesNew Beginner Taoist Tai ChiClass, 2-3:15 p.m., OakleyRecreation Center, $109 includes24 classes followed by freemonth of continuing practicemeetings. Other packages alsoavailable. 304-6055; www.usa-.taoist.org. Oakley.

Tai Chi Workshop, 11 a.m. tonoon, Yum’s Cincinnati HwaRang Do, $15 per class or $69 forsix weeks. 760-5986; www.cin-cyhrd.com. Newtown.

RecreationBingo Tuesday, 7 p.m., Amer-ican Legion Post 72, $1-$15.528-9909; www.stuartglugibuhl-.com. Mount Carmel.

Preschool Open Gym, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Beech Acres ParkRecPlex, $2 per child per class.388-5082. Anderson Township.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11


Woman’s Art Club of Cincin-nati Signature MemberExhibition, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, Free. 272-3700; www.ar-tatthebarn.org. Mariemont.


Literary - Story TimesStory Time, 10:30-11 a.m., BlueManatee Children’s Bookstore,Free. 731-2665. Oakley.

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Oil Painting with Jan Boon will be noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Mariemont. This class for beginning and intermediate painters covers basic painting techniques, good drawing and creative useof color. The class is for ages 18 and up. Cost is $120. Registration is required. The class is offered through Feb. 17. For moreinformation, call 791-7044, or visit www.artatthebarn.org. Boon paints at the home of Mike and Sue Madsen outside ofWilliamsburg.

JANUARY 28, 2015 • FOREST HILLS JOURNAL • A5NEWS

A surprise documentcame in the mail. It wasfrom the Ohio Senatehonoring me “for exem-plary achievement inyour community andinspiration to individualsto excel in numerous

areas ofendeavor.”

Well, norecog-nition isearned byoneself.You, myreaders,share inthis awardsince thiscolumntruly is a

community endeavor andthe sharing of recipes,threads of wisdom andstories of family, foodand fun is all part of aweekly “visit” that wehave together.

Whether your teamfor the Super Bowl isSeattle or New England,you’ll need some heartyfixins’ to keep energy upduring the game. Hereare a couple of our fam-ily’s favorites.

Hanky pankiesI love the fact that this

recipe is being embracedby a younger generationof fans. Simple, comfortfoods like this are theones that disappear fastwhen we’re entertaining.I usually double this andfreeze some. Here’s mylatest version

1/2 pound groundsirloin

1/2 pound hot sau-sage (you can use reg-ular for a mild version)

Few dashes Worces-

tershire1 pound cubed Vel-

veeta1/2 teaspoon dried

oreganoGarlic powder to

tasteParty rye roundsCook the beef and

sausage. I use a potatomasher to break the meatup, then stir in rest ofingredients and cookuntil cheese melts. Serveon party rye or in hol-lowed out rye round. Youcan refrigerate this mix-ture and run the roundsunder the broiler to re-heat, or reheat mixture inmicrowave.

Chicken chiliThe ancho chili pow-

der is simply grounddried poblanos. The lasttime I made this, I usedboneless chicken thighsand breasts. You’ll need atotal of about 4 cups(which is what you’ll get,more or less from anaverage deli chicken). Ipoached them in broth.Also I had to add morespices to boost the flavor.Chili is a personal thing. Ilearned that when I was ajudge for a chili cook-off.I like to make this a dayahead. When I rewarm it,I usually add morespices, etc. Adapted froma recipe shared by CathyH., a Madeira reader.

1 rotisserie chicken,skin removed and meatshredded coarsely

1 can, 15 oz. Cannelli-ni beans, drained

1 can, 15 oz. GreatNorthern beans,drained

Olive oil1-2 jalapeno peppers,

minced1 large bell pepper or

2 poblanos, chopped - Ilike poblanos

2 generous cups on-ion, chopped or to taste

1 generous table-spoon garlic, minced orto taste

1 teaspoon groundcoriander

1-1/2 teaspoons an-cho chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin1 quart chicken brothCouple cups frozen

corn, thawed - optSalt and pepperJuice of 2 limes plus

extra for garnishAlso for garnish: torn

cilantro leaves, sourcream, chopped toma-toes, crushed tortillachips

Mash half the beanswith a potato masher.Film pot with oil andsauté peppers, onion andgarlic just until onionsare a little soft. Addspices and cook for aminute or so until yousmell their flavor. Pour inbroth, bring to a boil andlower to a simmer. Addbeans and corn and sim-mer 30 minutes or so.

Stir in chicken until heat-ed through. Add limejuice to taste. Serve withgarnishes.

Rita’s Italianseasoning

Savory is herb of theyear and one that’s un-derused. It has an aro-matic peppery flavor,good in bean dishes (Ger-mans call it the beanherb) since it helps dispelgas. This recipe containsno salt.

Mix together:3 tablespoons dried

basil

3 tablespoons driedoregano

1 teaspoon driedthyme

1 teaspoon driedrosemary, crushed

2 tablespoons driedparsley

1 teaspoon driedsavory

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator, JungleJim’s Eastgate culinary pro-fessional and author. Find herblog online atAbouteating.com. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Indulge in comfort foods for Super Bowl

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Hanky pankie served in hollowed-out rye makes a good Super Bowl comfort food.

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A publication of

January is National Glauco-ma Awareness Month, and thedoctors at Cincinnati Eye In-stitute need your help tospread the word about thissight stealing disease.

In the United States, morethan 2.7 million people over theage of 40 have glaucoma, buthalf of those people don’t knowthey have the disease. This isbecause, in most cases, thereare no symptoms at first. Infact, as much as 40 percent ofvision can be lost without aperson noticing, and unfortu-nately, once vision is lost itcan’t be restored. This is whyglaucoma is often referred toas “the sneak thief of sight.”

Glaucoma isthe leadingcause of pre-ventable blind-ness in theUnited States.In technicalterms, it is agroup of dis-eases thatcause damageto the opticnerve, result-

ing in a gradual loss of vision.Without treatment, patientswith glaucoma will slowly losetheir peripheral, or side vision,so that they seem to be lookingthrough a tunnel. Over time,straight-ahead vision may

decrease until no vision re-mains. With treatment, loss ofvision can be slowed, and insome cases even stopped alto-gether.

There is no cure for glauco-ma, but it can be controlled.Early detection and treatmentare the keys to protecting youreyes against vision loss. So,what can you do? The simpleanswer is, make an appoint-ment for a full eye exam. TheAmerican Academy of Oph-thalmology recommends thatadults with no signs or riskfactors for eye disease get abaseline eye disease screeningat age 40 – the time when earlysigns of disease and changes in

vision may start to occur.Based on the results of thisscreening, your eye doctor canprescribe treatment, or sug-gest intervals for follow-upexams.

For those who have alreadybeen diagnosed with glaucoma,we need your help, too. Weencourage you to talk to familyand friends, and have a con-versation about the disease.This is especially importantbecause those with a familyhistory of glaucoma are at ahigher risk of developing it.

For National GlaucomaAwareness Month, the doctorsat Cincinnati Eye Institutewould like to encourage you to

learn more about your eyehealth.

While age, race, and familyhistory are important riskfactors to consider, anyone candevelop glaucoma. If youhaven’t had your eyes checkedin a few years, consider sched-uling an appointment withyour eye doctor.

If you think you are at risk,we encourage you to take ac-tion. Don’t let glaucoma sneakup on you. After all, your sightdepends on it.

Dr. Linda J. Greff specializes in adultand pediatric glaucoma. She lives inPleasant Ridge.

Dangers of glaucoma can be eye-opening

Dr. Linda J.GreffCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Jan. 21 questionThe city of Cincinnati re-

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

“I believe that downtownCincinnati is safer now. I usedto be able to park downtownfor free at any parking meterafter 6 p.m. Now most ofthose meters are taken up byred ‘valet’ bags. There tendsto be a gauntlet of beggarsseeking handouts as onewalks the streets. Therefore Iprefer The Banks area. TheBanks has a large parkinggarage and many places tomingle ala Newport Levy. GoFigure!”

T.D.T.

Jan. 14 questionSome people have criticized

recent school closings due tocold weather. What do youthink about the practice ofcanceling classes when themercury dips?

“My biggest issue with theclosing or delay of schoolswhen the temperatures arelow is that schools are adapt-ing to students habits as op-posed to students adapting tothe situation.

“When I look around at thekids walking or standing wait-ing for buses it appears thatmany of them are not dressedfor the weather. No wintercoats, fall type, sweatshirt

hoodies, no hats or gloves. “When I was a kid, growing

up in Northern Ohio (walkingto school, up hill both ways)would walk or wait for thebus in a winter coat, withgloves and a hat. It certainlywasn’t great, but the clothingmade it bearable and safe.

“So it may be a matter ofstudents realizing that whenit is cold, you dress up like itis cold outside. This mayallow the temperature whichcauses school closings ordelays to happen at a lowertemperature, to the pointwhere even with appropriatewinter clothing it could stillbe dangerous.

“As a final note, my kidsdon’t dress appropriately andthey both have winter coats. Itry and what I repeatedly tellmy son is “Even the toughestguys in my high school ownedwinter coats, hats and glovesand they wore them when itwas winter.” He just nodsfrom his hoodie, grabs hislunch with no gloves and

heads out into the cold, coldweather.”

C.S.

“I wonder if those who areobjecting to the school clos-ings due to the cold weatherare aware of the fact that theschool buses are diesel en-gines which do not work wellin extremely cold temper-atures. Not only are the chil-dren spared the waiting insub zero wind chills, but theyare also spared waiting in abus with no heat when itbreaks down and a tow truckis required.

“The schools could remainopen and require parents tobring the children one car at atime. Just imagine that trafficjam!”

D.O’C.

“A most important valueour schools should teach isresponsibility both to commu-nity and family. That ofcourse means the schoolsshould also be responsible.Sadly the schools failed thatcold day.

“Rumpke picked up thetrash and recycles. The mailwas delivered and on time.The fast food shops wereopen and operating normally.In fact I did not observe asingle business that wasclosed that day due to lowtemperatures and my obliga-tions took me through threeOhio counties. Only theschools were closed. Schooladministrators your grade isF.”

R.I.S.

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Views have no place inmodern journalism

I was appalled to have readan article in this week’s issuecalled “Media more about fan-tasy, less about truth” by a Mr.Randy Kleine.

The views shown in thisarticle are more than revolting.Proclaiming a dead child as a“selfish, deluded narcissist”has no place in modern journal-ism.

The views expressed by thisMr. Kleine not only reflectpoorly upon him, but on yourpublication as a whole.

In this article Mr. Kleinerefuses to acknowledge LeelahAlcorn in her correct pronounsand and goes on to verballyassault her and the entireLGBT community through theovert use of quotation marks.

He then continues to callLeelah selfish for killing her-self.

Mr. Kleine calls this younggirl selfish for ending her ownlife due to constant harassment,nonacceptance of her life, andfurther abuse from bigots likeMr. Kleine.

I am definitely in support ofthe First Amendment and therights it entails, but a piece likethis should not have been pub-lished in a paper that reflectsthe thoughts of a whole commu-nity when it clearly only re-flects the thoughts of bigoted,oppressive people such as thisguest columnist.

Nick Lecher Senior, Turpin High School

If West Clermont can doit, why not Forest Hills?

Well, did you see what WestClermont Schools just an-nounced?

They are combining highschools with one new 2,400student building, and consoli-dating their elementary build-ing with four new buildingswith no school levy or tax in-crease! They worked a dealwith Union Township to use TIFmoney and give the townshipthe Glen Este High Schoolproperty for $ 1, in exchangefor their financing the five newschool buildings. How innova-tive is that?

Instead of trying to com-plete all of the construction allat once, they spread the proc-ess over 10 years. Next timeyou hear someone joke aboutWest Clermont, remember,they are more innovative andsmarter with their money thanour board of professionals(lawyers and doctors ), who gottheir buildings renovated for$105 million of your tax dollars.

As our board and admini-stration is less innovative, theyfollowed the same old processof pushing a levy through toupdate our nine old buildings.

Please read up on the twoprocesses and remember thesefacts when Forest Hills SchoolDistrict board puts up theirnext levy within the next 12-15months and when board mem-bers come up for re-election inNovember.

Pete Schiano Anderson Township

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

During my college years, Ihad the opportunity to visit mybrother and his wife while theywere with the Peace Corp inSierra Leone, Africa.

I had the opportunity totravel and observe tribal cus-toms and traditions of neigh-boring villages. To my amaze-ment, even after the years oflost ethnic tribal traditions dueto European imperialism, I stillfound many customary triballanguages and traditions intact.The unique traditional, culturaland ritualistic elements candefine one tribal group fromanother in a neighboring vil-lage. The variations give eachgroup the distinctive feeling ofcommunity, which bonds thetribal unit together.

In present-day, Africannations arebecoming verywesternized,diluting someexclusive tradi-tions passed onby generationsas familiesmove fromsmall villages

to disperse in large overcrowd-ed cities. With less focus gener-ally on individual heritageworldwide, humankind is losingmany of its ancestral and cul-tural legacy ethnicities.

Many ethnic groups stillenjoy their traditions. This isportrayed in “Fiddler on TheRoof,” where the main charac-

ter Tevye shares the impor-tance of traditions in his smallJewish village in Russia. Belowis a short narrative from themusical play “Fiddler on theRoof:”

Tevye: “ Because of ourtraditions, we’ve kept our bal-ance for many years. Here inAnatevka, we have traditionsfor everything…

“How to sleep, how to eat…h-ow to work…how to wearclothes. For instance, we alwayskeep our heads covered andalways wear a little prayershawl. This shows our constantdevotion to God. You may ask,‘How did this tradition get start-ed?’ I’ll tell you.

“I don’t know. But it’s a tradi-tion…and because of our tradi-

tions…“Every one of us knows who

he is and what God expects ofhim to do. Traditions, traditions.Without our traditions our liveswould be as shaky as… a fiddleron the roof!”

I have a tradition whensomething really miserablehappens. After a few moments,I realize it’s not the end of theworld, that it could have beenworse, and so, I treat myself toice cream. This tradition cus-tomarily takes place at my localDairy Queen. I have been aregular weekly customer andknew the lady before owningthe shop. She knows my stan-dard order of one-quart contain-er of soft serve vanilla.

Now on the best of days

when I just fixed my dishwash-er or somehow managed toaccomplish something extreme-ly challenging, a beer is in or-der. Remember the Miller Beercommercial? It’s “Miller Time!”

Just be careful not to setyourself up for too many “Mil-ler Times.” I can see it now:That was quick…Oh! “It’s Mil-ler Time!,” …I washed the dish-es...Oh! “It’s Miller Time!” I gotthe answer to No. 4 on thecrossword puzzle…Oh! “It’sMiller Time!” This tradition canend in another tradition…a nap.

Wes Adamson is a resident of Wyo-ming. His work has been acceptedfor publication by two literary maga-zines: “River and South Review” and“Driftwood Press.”

Traditions can be anchor or lifesaver

Wes AdamsonCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

JANUARY 28, 2015 • FOREST HILLS JOURNAL • B1

SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

FOREST HILLSJOURNALEditor: Melanie Laughman, [email protected], 513-248-7573

Girls basketball» Turpin won its seventh

game in a row after defeatingLoveland 53-32 Jan. 21.MeganChristopher led all scorers with17 points.

» Anderson defeated Kings63-49 on Jan. 21. Madison Tem-ple led all scorers with 19 points.

» Walnut Hills defeatedWithrow 47-37 on Jan. 21. Senior

Taylor Darks and junior ArielleVarner had 19 points apiece.

Boys basketball» Anderson defeated West-

ern Brown 58-32 Jan. 20. BryanVorderbrueggen led the Red-skins with 13 points.

» Turpin defeated Hughes64-52 Jan. 20.

» Miami Valley ChristianAcademy defeated St. Bernard53-39 on Jan. 20. Senior MaliqueWard led the Lions with 20points.

SHORT HOPS

By Nick [email protected]

ANDERSON TWP. — AndersonRedskins senior diver EvanLeupen’s season has gone betterthan he’s expected.

Entering the Southwest OhioSwimming and Diving ClassicJan. 17-18, the upperclassmanhad won every meet he’s divedin. At the SWOCC, he took fifthin one-meter diving. Last week,he captured his third consecu-tive Eastern Cincinnati Confer-ence diving title with a 311.95

With that score, he set pool,ECC meet and school records.

Now, he continues prepara-tions for the sectional, districtsand potentially placing in thestate finals.

“Last year at state, I had adisappointing finish,” Leupensaid. “This year, I hope to comeback, qualify and finish in the fi-nals. My reverse double was adive I failed at in the state. I’vebeen practicing that more thanany other dive because it’s theone I need the most improve-ment.”

Anderson diving head coachDebbie Gallagher said gettingto state is the name of the gameand added that to do so, a divercan’t mess up on any of the 11dives in the postseason meets.

Postseason dive meets al-most double the diver’s pro-gram. In dual meets, divershave six dives to do.

“There are dives from everycategory and you have to be awell-rounded diver,” Gallaghersaid. “He’s a gymnast andcheerleader, so this comes natu-

rally. You can’t be afraid andhave to be willing to take somesmacks and get back up.”

Gallagher added that Leupenonly has to make subtle tweaksto his dives and that it’s aboutensuring he has good hurdlesand clean entries into the pool.

“He has a great work ethicand at this point, we have to takeit one meet at a time,” she said.“It’s his senior season and I’dlike good things for him.”

Leupen, who owns the Mil-ford pool record, said he is go-ing as well as he ever has.

“All I can do from here is goup,” he said.

NICK ROBBE/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Anderson’s Evan Leupen practices Jan. 15. Leupen leads the city in diving.

Redskins’ diverLeupen looks to sustain successBy Nick [email protected]

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Anderson’s Evan Leupen practicesone of his dives during practice Jan.15.

The McNicholas Rockets boys’ basketballteam gave the undefeated Milford Eagles all theycould handle Jan. 20.

With 10 seconds left, the Rockets had the ball athalfcourt after a turnover. With time windingdown, the ball found its way into senior forward

Andrew Schuermann’s hands. He fired a three-pointer that drew iron and Milford hung on 46-44 to remain undefeated. Schuermann led theRockets with 12 points.

Nick Robbe/The Community Press

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McNicholas junior forward Nick Staderman jockeys for position under the basket against Milford.

McNick givesundefeated Milford

a close call

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McNicholas sophomore forward Nathan Brunot goesfor a layup during a fast break against Milford Jan.20.

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McNicholas junior guard David Winkler puts up ashort-range jumper against Milford on Jan. 20.

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peted in their first USTANational Championshipsin Louisville, Ky. Hardingreceived first place in therod floor (power tum-bling) event at the sub-novice boys 7 to 8-year-olddivision and was close to asweep taking secondplace in the other twoevents of trampoline anddouble-mini- trampoline.Schenker placed first inthe double-mini-trampo-line event at the beginnergirls 9-year-old division.They ended their firstseason with NationalChampion titles.

Now these young ath-letes have their sights onthe 2015 Nationals compe-tition.

Two young local ath-letes achieved big goals in2014 in the highly compet-itive sport of U.S. Trampo-line and Tumbling Associ-ation. In November Grif-fin Harding (8) of MountWashington, and IsabellaSchenker (10) of Milford,were each presented withResolutions from theirstate representatives atthe Statehouse in Colum-bus honoring them as 2014U.S. Tumbling and Tram-poline Association Na-tional Champions.

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“It was so exciting towin and then to be invitedto the Statehouse. Now Ijust have to work evenharder to keep my title,”Schenker said.

They will compete atNationals in June 2015with their teammatesfrom Gymnastics Centralin Rapid City, S.D.

“My hard work reallypaid off last year. I know ifI work even harder thisyear I will be successful,”Harding said.

Gymnastics Central,8485 Broadwell Road,Cincinnati, Ohio 45244, of-fers competitive and rec-reational gymnastics andtumbling for all ages andskill levels.

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Local gymnasts honored at Ohio Statehouse. Front row from left: Isabella Schenker and GriffinHarding. Back row: Ohio Rep. John Becker (65th District), Richard Mousir (Gymnastics CentralTumbling and Trampoline head coach) and then Ohio Rep. Peter Stautberg (34th District).

Gymnastics Central gymnastshonored in ColumbusCommunity Press

E. WALNUT HILLS — Af-ter capturing SouthwestOhio Coaches Classic ti-tles in the 200 and 400medley relays, the 400freestyle relay and a fewmore events, the St. Ursu-la Bulldogs took home thetop spot in the meet with463 points.

In addition to the re-lays, the Bulldogs gotbreakout performancesfrom different classes.Some swimmers believethat showing in the meetmade the rest of the statetake notice.

“I think we surprisedthe rest of Ohio with whatwe did,” Molly Zilch said.“Especially with our re-lays, I think we stepped inand showed the rest of thestate what we can do.”

Head coach AnnGartner said it was agreat weekend and addedthat the team is deep, animportant factor whentrying to build good relayteams.

“As much as peoplethink it’s an individualsport, to put together agood relay, you have to bea good team,” MarissaDelGado said. “Each per-son contributes throughnot just your own stroke,but to the overall time.”

Relay swimmers suchas Hannah Foster, Zilch,DelGado and Josie Groteagreed that another im-portant facet of a good re-lay team is the bond thatcomes along with it.

“Our relay team is

really close and we geteach other hyped beforeevery race,” Grote said.“I think what makes agood relay team is seeingif someone is nervous,you get them calmeddown and ready to swim.”

Grote added thatwhenever she is feelinguneasy before a race, all ittakes for her to get backin the zone is a high five ora slap on the back fromher teammates.

Gartner said when thegirls are racing, there is

this feeling of grateful-ness for the team support,and that propels them tobe the best representa-tive of the team and theschool they can be.

The Buldogs have adual meet against Ursu-line Thursday and theGirls Greater CatholicLeague meet, the section-al meet and the districtmeet at Miami Universityin February.

Then, should they haveswimmers advance, thestate meet.

St. Ursula relays putteam on the mapBy Nick [email protected]

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St. Ursula Academy’s Ashley Voelkerding takes off afterMarissa DelGado touches the wall at the SouthwestSwimming and Diving Classic at Keating Natatorium at SaintXavier High School.

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Hamilton County Au-ditor Dusty Rhodes saysthe recent passage ofHouse Bill 85 increasesthe amount of homesteadexemption for militaryveterans who are rated100 percent disabledfrom a service-connect-ed disability from$25,000 to $50,000.

It also exempts thesedisabled veterans andtheir spouses from in-come/means testing.

“Although disabledveterans have alwaysbeen in a position to ap-ply for the standardHomestead exemptionfor the elderly and dis-

abled, this bill providesan enhanced benefit tothose veterans who qual-ify as 100 percent dis-abled from a service-connected disability. Thebill is designed to in-crease their deductionfrom $25,000 to $50,000.This means a disabledveteran who qualifieswould only have to paytaxes on $100,000 of ahome valued at$150,000,” Rhodes said.

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The University of Cin-cinnati Rec Center will bebustling with activityfrom 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sun-day, Feb. 8 when Mitch’sMission hosts its fifth“Playdate with the Bear-cats” to benefit pediatriccancer and blood diseasepatients at CincinnatiChildren’s Hospital.

This event features achance to interact withUC athletes, the BearcatMascot and UC studentgovernment volunteers.The cost is $15 per personor $50 per family. Ticketsare available at the dooror online in advance atwww.mitchsmission.com.

Playdate participantshave access to amenitiesof the UC Rec Center, in-cluding swimming in thelazy river, rock-climbingand basketball. In addi-tion, carnival games,face-painting, and otheractivities for the youngerkids will be provided. Theafternoon also includesmusic, food and a raffle.

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CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

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513-321-5856 Bill Rillo, PastorSunday Worship Services: 11:00am & 6:00pm

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7515 Forest Road Cincinnati, OH 45255513-231-4172 • www.andersonhillsumc.org

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UNITED METHODIST

6474 Beechmont Ave.,Cincinnati, Ohio 45230

513-231-2650www.mwpc.church

MT WASHINGTONPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday Worship9:30 a.m.

Morning Glory Service11:00 a.m. Traditional Service

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MADEIRA-SILVERWOODPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Sunday Worship9:00 am - Contemporary Service10:00am Educational Hour

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Connections Christian Church7421 East GalbraithCincinnati, OH 45243

Phone: 513-791-8348 • Fax: 513-791-5648

Jeff Hill • Ministerwww.connectionscc.org

Worship Service 10:30amSunday School 9:15 am

FAITH CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP CHURCH

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Phone: 271-8442Web: www.fcfc.us

Dr. R. Edgar Bonniwell, Senior PastorPastor Justin Wilson, Youth Minister

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to manage their money andeliminate debit. The averagefamily taking this courseeliminates $5,300 in debtwhile daving $2,700 withinthe first 90 days. This study isopen to the community andwill be offered from 7-8:30p.m. Monday evenings, at thechurch. Cost for materials is$100 and includes a lifetimemembership in FinancialPeace.

For more information, callLindey Kunz at 519-1140 or TimJacob at 707-2058. To see apreview of the course, visitwww.daveramsey.com/fpu/preview/.

The church is at 2010 WolfangelRoad, Anderson Township.

Faith ChristianFellowship ChurchThe church and tek’non YouthMinistries will be hosting theSweetheart Ball from 6:15-9:30p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, forguests 18 and older. There willbe a spaghetti dinner, snacks,refreshments, door prizes,music and dancing. Child Careis available up to age 9. Thereis no charge. Please verifyattendance by calling DaveZellner at 474-2303.

The church is at 6800 School St.,Newtown.

Anderson HillsUnited MethodistChurchYour favorite NFL team maynot be in the Super Bowl butyou can still have fun at theManUp Super Bowl Breakfast,Saturday, Jan. 31. RobertVilardo, football coach atMiami Valley Christian Acad-emy, is the speaker. The eventis sponsored by the men ofAnderson Hills United Meth-odist Church. The morningkicks off at 8 a.m. with ahearty breakfast. Coach Vilar-do will talk about faith andfootball. The cost is $10/person. To register go towww.andersonhillsumc.org/manup

Traditional worship is 8:30 a.m.and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.Contemporary services are9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Familyand student ministry programsare at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The church is at 7515 ForestRoad, Anderson Township;231-4172;andersonhillsumc.org.

Clough UnitedMethodist ChurchFinancial Peace University iscoming to the church begin-ning Feb. 2. This nine-weekDVD-based study by DaveRamsey teaches families how

Glen Este Churchof ChristSunday worship is 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. Bible study is9:30 a.m. Youth groups at 6p.m.

The church is at 937 Old StateRoute 74, Eastgate; 753-8223.

Mount WashingtonBaptist ChurchThe Young Adult Community ishosting a pancake dinner inthe Fellowship Hall of thechurch from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8.This event will take the placeof the monthly Sunday NightPraise service for February.Everyone is invited to thisevent. Students from variouscolleges in Greater Cincinnatiare also being invited to joinour community for freshcooked pancakes and liveworship. There will be a prizefor the most pancakes eaten.For more information, [email protected]

The church is at 2005 SuttonAvenue, Mount Washington;233-4445

Mount WashingtonPresbyterianChurchAll are welcome Sunday morn-ings at 9:30 for Sunday School

and blended worship and at 11a.m. for traditional worshipservice. The church’s focus ison area hunger needs and weprovide food and volunteertime to groups including theSEM Pantry, the BataviaYWCA Pantry, Tender Mercies,the Drop Inn Center andsimilar organizations through-out the year.

The church is at 6474 Beech-mont Ave., Mount Washing-ton; 231-2650;www.mwpc-church.org.

Mount WashingtonUnited MethodistChurchOn the second Saturday ofevery month, the communityis invited to a free dinner from5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at thechurch.

The church is at 6365 CorblyRoad; 231-3946;www.mtwashumc.org.

About religionReligion news is published atno charge on a space-availablebasis. Items must be in by 4p.m. Wednesday for consider-ation in the following edition.E-mail announcements [email protected].

Fax to 248-1938. Call 248-8600.

RELIGION

Jonathan IsaacHoltzclaw

Jonathan Isaac Holtzclaw, 26,of Anderson Township died Dec.12.

Survived by parents Bobbyand Monika (nee van Treeck)Holtzclaw; siblings Daniel andKristina Holtzclaw; grandparentsWerner and Wilma van Treeck;uncles Rodney and Gery vanTreeck and Billy Holtzclaw; auntsAnnette Rungley, Ellen and Jeanvan Treeck; sister-in-law, Savan-nah Holtzclaw; cousins Mat-thew, Joshua, Ben, Emily, Noah,Lily and Adam (Virginia) vanTreeck, and Mark, Cody andBrandon Holtzclaw.

Preceded in death by grandfa-ther, Cecil Holtzclaw; grand-mother, Marie (nee Gaskins)Holtzclaw; aunt, Joann Holtz-claw; and uncles Johnny andDonnie Holtzclaw.

Services were Dec. 23 atImmaculate Heart of MaryChurch, Anderson Township.

Joseph R. LinggJoseph R. Lingg, 77, of Mount

Washington died Jan. 17. He wasa US Air Force veteran of Viet-nam.

Survived by siblings Phyllis A.(Bill) Luehrmann and Robert D.(Maureen) Lingg; and manynieces and nephews.

Services were Jan. 17 at T.P.White and Sons Funeral Home,Mount Washington.

Robert Newcomb Jr.Robert Newcomb Jr., 87, of

Anderson Township died Jan. 17.Survived by brother, Donnie

Newcomb; nephew, Gary Crook-er; and many nieces and neph-ews.

Preceded in death by parentsRobert Newcomb and KathrynMullis.

Services were Jan. 22 at T.P.White and Sons Funeral Home,Mount Washington.

Arthur A. PulaskiArthur A. Pulaski, 92, of

Mount Washington died Jan. 18.He was a US Army veteran ofWorld War II.

Survived by wife, Ada B.Pulaski; children Anide Schlenk,Audrey Grumbling, Arthur H.and Andrew J. Pulaski.

Preceded in death by parentsHenry Pulaski and JosephineVonick.

Services were Jan. 22 at St.Jerome Church, Cincinnati.

David M. ScanlanDavid M. Scanlan, 32, of

Anderson Township died Jan. 16.Survived by parents Michael

Scanlan and Cynthia (Dennis)Ward; siblings Katie (Bryce)Dawn, Jacob (Leah) Day andValerie (Carlos) Rodman; grand-father, Robert Wallace; aunt,MaryJean Winkler; uncle, JohnWinkler; and uncle of Nathan,Alex, Jaxon and Bitty.

Services were Jan 21 at T.P.White and Sons Funeral Home,Mount Washington.

Barbara SchlueterBarbara “Fran” Schlueter, 88,

of Mount Washington died Jan.18.

Survived by husband, AlbertW. Sclueter; sons Kenneth W.and Richard A. Schlueter; grand-children Terrence (Melissa),Shawn, Adam (Jessica), Matthew(Krystle), Timothy, Kirsten andJustin; and six great-grand-children.

Preceded in death by son,Gary W. Schlueter; parents FredKlocker and Barbara Messing-schlauger; and grandchildrenLincoln and Mark.

Services were Jan. 22 atGuardian Angels Church, MountWashington.

DEATHS

THANKS TO IRENE LINTON

On Nov. 23, the altar area at Clough United Methodist Churchwas decorated with a cornucopia display of fresh produce andother food items brought in by members of the church.Following the worship service, the food was taken to CityGospel Mission. This is a longstanding church tradition begunby Clarence Wolfangel when most members of the churchwere farmers. A portion of their crops would be brought tothe church the Sunday before Thanksgiving to decorate thealtar then would be distributed to help feed those in need.

BLESSEDBOUNTY

THANKS TO IRENE LINTON

Kevin Surette (left), Chuck Crellin and Tim Jacob load up foodthat was brought in to decorate the altar during the worshipservice at Clough United Methodist Church Sunday, Nov. 23.The food was taken to City Gospel Mission to help with theirThanksgiving dinner.


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2111 Sutton Ave.: Holt, H. Ran-dolph & B. Kristine to Goos-sens, Andrea J.; $90,000.

NEWTOWN7245 English Drive: Saunders,Karen A. to Horne, Cydney G.Tr.; $130,000.

7257 English Drive: Alexander,Craig B. to Persley, Mark;$75,000.

7260 English Drive: Brown, AnnM. & Robert J. to Daoud, DimaS.; $90,000.

6742 Main St.: Christiana Trustto Rogers, Scot A. & Nacee L.;$35,025.

6920 Edith St.: Farley, KennethM. & Jamie L. to Byers, Cyn-thia; $120,750.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

ANDERSON TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsBurglaryEntry made at 8400 block ofNorthport, Dec. 23.

Shotgun and framed art taken at7800 block of YMCA Road, Dec.22.

Two bikes, etc. taken; $3,800 at1000 block of Chestnut Lane,Jan. 2.

Criminal damageWindow broken in vehicle at8100 block of Beechmont, Jan. 8.

Eggs thrown at vehicle at 7800block of Clough Pike, Jan. 2.

Window broken in vehicle at1900 block of Rusticwood, Jan. 1.

Eggs thrown at residence at 1800block of Woodpine, Dec. 31.

Eggs thrown at vehicle at 2300block of Heather Hills, Jan. 2.

Domestic violenceAt 1700 block of Nagel Road, Jan.1.

FraudMale stated ID used with noauthorization at 300 block of

Summerview, Jan. 7.Inducing panicPhoned bomb threat received atSherwood Elementary at Gran-tham Way, Jan. 8.

RapeOffense involved male juvenile at7400 block of Kendara Court,Jan. 6.

TheftLaptop taken; $700 at 7100 blockof Honeywood, Dec. 23.

Wallet, left in cart, was taken at

Remke; $300 cash at BeechmontAve., Dec. 23.

Clothes taken from GabrielBrothers; $138 at BeechmontAve., Dec. 23.

Jewelry taken at Salem WoodsNursing Home at Salem Road,Jan. 3.

Jewelry taken; over $1,400 at 1100block of Shangri-La, Dec. 29.

Female paid for magazine sub-scription, has never receivedmagazines; $45 at 1000 block of

Alnetta Drive, Jan. 6.Meat items taken at Remke's;$123 at Beechmont Ave., Jan. 4.

Liquor taken from Remke's; $16at Beechmont Ave., Jan. 9.

Jewelry taken; $8,600 at 8400block of Summit Ridge, Jan. 3.

Purse taken at Kroger at Beech-mont Ave., Dec. 26.

Wallet taken from purse in officeat 7800 block of Five Mile Road,Jan. 6.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2Incidents/investigationsAggravated robbery6700 block of Beechmont Ave.,Jan. 5.

Assault1900 block of Lehigh Ave., Jan. 6.Domestic violence1700 block of Sutton Ave., Jan. 6.Theft1800 block of Beacon St., Jan. 6.2200 block of Beechmont Ave.,Jan. 8.

6600 block of Knottypine, Jan. 9.6900 block of Cambridge, Jan. 8.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICE REPORTSCommunity Press publishes incident records provided by

local police departments. All reports published are publicrecords.

To contact your local police department, call: » Anderson Township, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,District 5, 825-2280» Cincinnati District 2, California and Mount Washington,979-4400» Newtown, 561-7697 or 825-2280

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