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East Side residents canhelp prevent heroin sales intheir community.

Cincinnati Police, though,are asking for more than just aphone call indicating a drug

sale may be inprogress.

“If you see adeal going on,call 911 (andprovide) a de-scription,”Capt. Jeff But-ler with Dis-trict Two said.

Butler, whospoke at both the Hyde ParkNeighborhood Council andOakley Community Councilmeetings, said residentsshould try to provide as muchinformation as they can whencalling the police. Butler saidjust calling the police with a lo-cation, while useful, is no sub-stitute for details such as a themake and model of a car or a

license plate number.“You will see cars lined up,”

he said regarding identifyingwhat is potentially a drug sale.

Butler said many of thesesales are set up in advance viacell phone and that a dealercan be in and out within 15 min-utes.

Several unfamiliar carsparked at a specific locationmay indicate a potential trans-action.

Butler said a lot of the her-oin sales are conducted atnight and will frequently in-volve people from outside ofthe community.

Some area streets that havebeen the site of drug sales inthe last few months includeHyde Park, Mooney andBurch avenues.

“We look at patterns on thestreet,” Butler said, caution-ing that while an officer maynot be seen immediately fol-lowing a call, the informationthat is relayed is compiled and

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Hyde Park Avenue has been identified as a street where drug sales haveoccurred in recent months. Police say providing specific information suchas a description of the suspect or a license plate number can help intracking down suspects.

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OAKLEY — Oakley will onceagain go to the dogs for a goodcause.

The third annual Oakley PupCrawl will be from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday, April 26.

Pup Crawl founder ChrisPike said for that one day thebusiness district will be called“Barkley Square.”

The event is similar to a pubcrawl with the added attractionthat owners will be able to bringtheir dogs.

From eight to 10 Oakley pubs

and restaurants are expected toparticipate.

About 45 different vendorswill also be set up in Geier Es-planade. Dog rescue groups andpet-related booths among oth-ers will be among the vendorsparticipating.

Rent-a-Pup will be on hand

once again to provide peoplewho don’t have a dog of theirown with a pet for two hours at anominal fee.

Proceeds raised at the eventhave gone to the National Ca-nine Cancer Foundation. Pikesaid the previous Pup Crawlshave raised about $47,000 whichhas gone toward raising aware-ness of canine cancer as well astoward outreach and research.

“A lot of people don’t knowdogs (can) get cancer,” Pikesaid. “Early detection is key justlike in humans.”

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Pup Crawl founder Chris Pike sits with his golden retriever, Soleil, who will be among the dogs attending theannual event on April 26 in the Oakley business district.

Oakley goes to the dogsagain with annual Pup CrawlForrest Sellers [email protected] OAKLEY PUP CRAWL

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April26

Oakley business district andthe Geier Esplanade

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OAKLEY — Despite potentialopposition, Tire Discounters isproceeding with plans to build astore in Oakley.

“We see this as a flagshipstore in Cincinnati,” said RobertOestreicher, vice president incharge of real estate develop-ment for Tire Discounters.

The company has applied fora conditional use permit fromthe city to open a store at the cor-ner of Alamo and Marburg ave-nues.

Oestreicher spoke to resi-

dents and members of the Oak-ley Community Council during aMarch 3 meeting.

Last month, Oakley councilmembers expressed frustrationthat they weren’t informed TireDiscounters had been in negoti-ations with the city and Vander-car Holdings Inc., which ownsthe Marburg property.

Vandercar Holdings Inc. isthe developer of Oakley Station,a $120 million retail, commer-cial and residential develop-ment at Marburg and Ibsen ave-nues. Tenants at Oakley Stationinclude the Cinemark theaterand a Kroger store, which is ex-

pected to open later this year.Rob Smyjunas, chief execu-

tive officer and president withdeveloper Vandercar HoldingsInc., was also in attendance atthe March meeting.

Oestreicher said issues suchas providing screening and abuffer between the store andresidents will be addressed aswell as “curb cut access” and in-gress and egress to the business.

He said the company mayalso be amenable to havingsome type of gateway signagedesignating Oakley at the site.

Oakley Tire Discounters will be ‘flagship store’Forrest [email protected]

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latest trends in fitness, in-cluding aerial silks, polefitness and body combat.

“The location provideseasy access for my cus-tomers, visibility fromRed Bank Road and greatamenities,” owner BethUnderhill said.

The business is in Mer-chants of Red Bank.

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Bella Forza opens on Red Bank

Bella Forza Fitness hasopened a fitness studio at4325 Red Bank Road.

Bella Forza is a wom-en’s only fitness studiowhich specializes in the

caring atmosphere. CincyChic says Bella Forza,which means BeautifulStrength, is “one of thebest fitness boutiques intown.”

With 20 instructors,Bella Forza Fitness is ableto offer an incredible va-riety of classes. Seventyfive classes are offeredevery week starting at5:30 a.m. and going until 9p.m. To see a schedule andsign up for classes pleasevisit their website atwww.bellaforzafitness-.com.

Bella Forza is in theMerchants of Red Bankdevelopment, a 25,000square foot mixed use de-velopment at Red BankRoad near Erie Avenue.Other businesses at theproperty include; Play itAgain Sports, ABC ChildLearning Center and CPSConstruction Services.

Running Co. addsMariemont location

Tri-State Running Co. isopening its second loca-tion at 7433 Wooster Pike,Mariemont, in the Woosterat Walton Creek shoppingCenter.

Tri-State Running Co.specializes in running andwalking shoes, clothing

and accessories. OwnerCameron Simoneau, saidthe new location gives“easy access for all Tris-tate residents.

They carry the usualrunning shoe brands suchas Adidas, Nike, Sauconyand New Balance, but theyalso carry specializedbrands including Keen,Montrail, Oofos, Altra, Vi-bram and Superfeet. Ifyou are looking for equip-ment or accessories spe-cific to the running world,you’ll likely find it here.

Tri-State Running Co.has been in business forfour years with another lo-cation at148 BarnwoodDrive, Edgewood, Ken-tucky 41017. Both store lo-cations organize traininggroups with pre-plannedrunning routes, hydrationstations and even a showerat the store afterward. Tri-State Running Co, was list-ed in Competitor Maga-zine as one of the 50 BestRunning Stores in Ameri-ca.

Wooster at WaltonCreek is a 30,000 squarefoot shopping center nextto the Mariemont Krogerstore. Businesses of thedevelopment include; Val-enti Salon & Spa, Flipdad-dy’s Burgers and Beers,Mariemont Eyecare andothers.

Mayfield Clinic at RookwoodExchange

The Mayfield Clinicand Jeffrey R. AndersonReal Estate, Inc., unveiledplans for new clinical andadministrative officespace in the new Rook-wood Exchange complexin Norwood. K4 Architec-ture is serving as architectand project manager forthe 45,000 square foot con-struction project, which isscheduled for completionby mid-summer. The cor-porate and clinical officespace will be constructedby Design Build SolutionsLLC.

The project will con-solidate four Mayfield of-fice sites into one conve-nient location. The consoli-

dation includes clinical of-fices at the University ofCincinnati Medical ArtsBuilding, The Christ Med-ical Office Building andthe TriHealth Pavilion, aswell as Mayfield’s historicadministrative offices atOak Street.

The new space will in-clude 30 clinical examina-tion rooms, primary clini-cal offices for 15 physi-cians, and separate spacefor on-site physical thera-py and x-ray. More than100 of Mayfield’s 160 em-ployees will be located inthe consolidated offices,which will include the lat-est technology for patienttreatment, education andcare. Patients, visitors andstaff will enjoy easy ac-cess right off the inter-state, complementary andcovered parking with di-rect access to Mayfield’soffice, as well as the manyamenities available in thebuilding and surroundingcomplex. In addition, thenew offices will be direct-ly across I-71 from theminimally invasive outpa-tient spine surgery centerand education/training fa-cilities that have also beendeveloped by Mayfield.

Mayfield plans to movecorporate offices into thenew facility by the sum-mer of 2015, with clinicaloffices transitioning to thenew space over the follow-ing 12 months.

Bravo! CucinaItaliana opening at RookwoodExchange

Bravo! Cucina opens alocation at the new Rook-wood Exchange March 26.

The restaurant, thethird Bravo! Cucina Italia-na in the Cincinnati area,will provide an “Italiantouch” to Rookwood Ex-change, the mixed use life-style center that includesapartments, a hotel, sever-al restaurants and an of-fice building located justoff I-71.

Bravo! Cucina Italianais a “polished casual” res-taurant offering classicItalian food amongst theshadows of Roman ruins.The subtitle “Cucina Ital-iana” means Italian kitch-en, in which all cooking isdone in full view of theguest, creating the energyof a live theater. BRAVO’spopular entrees includegrilled steaks, chops andfresh seafood, as well asflatbreads, pizzas and sal-ads, similar to what onewould find in an authentic“ristorante” in Italy.

By opening the restau-rant in the Rookwood Ex-

change, Bravo! is creatingabout 130 part- and full-time jobs, which includeprep/line cooks, wait staff,dishwashers, hosts/host-esses and bartenders.

Bravo! at Rookwood isopen seven days a week:Sunday–Thursday from 11a.m.–10 p.m., and Fridayand Saturday from 11a.m.–11 p.m. Reservationsand call-ahead seating willbe accepted and walk-inswelcomed. For reserva-tions, call 513-351-5999 oronline reservations cannow be made at www.bra-voitalian.com.

C-LINK Gallerydisplays top artists

C-LINK and BrazeeStreet Studios are openingthe C-LINK Gallery (for-merly gallery One One), aone-of-a-kind exhibitionspace dedicated to show-casing the work of artistsfeatured on c-linklo-cal.com.

C-LINK Gallery willfeature group, solo andcollaborative exhibitionsof C-LINK artists, affili-ates and partners. Themission of the gallery is toprovide a professionalspace to exhibit the workof Cincinnati’s best artists,craftsmen and designersand to encourage the pur-chase and commission oflocally produced goods. C-LINK Gallery will exhibitshows monthly in conjunc-tion with Brazee StreetStudios’ Open Studiosnight on the second Fridayof each month (April - De-cember).

C-LINK connects Cin-cinnati to the best creativetalent available by provid-ing an online platformwhere individuals cansearch a curated databaseof local artisans, crafts-man and designers.

New artists are juriedto the site throughout theyear. Artists who are ac-cepted by jury to C-LINKwill have a profile of workfeatured on c-linklo-cal.com and be eligible toshow in C-LINK Galleryexhibitions. Artists,craftsmen, and designersworking in all media arewelcomed to apply.

For more informationvisit c-linklocal.com andbrazeestreetstudios.comor call 321-0206.

Brazee Street Studios +C-LINK are at 4426 BrazeeSt., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209.C-LINK Gallery hours are9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday,Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.to 7 p.m, Tuesday; noon to 8p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3p.m., Saturday; ClosedSunday.

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Who’s coming, who’s going, what haschanged on the local business scene:

Mayfield Clinic is coming to Rookwood Exchange.

assessed.“We have been suc-

cessful putting people injail (related to thesecrimes),” he said in re-gard to how certain pat-terns can help in trackingdown a suspect.

In addition to drug ac-tivity, District Two officeAl Brown said theft fromautos remains the “No. 1crime in District Two.”

Butler said that whilecrime in the area is at aseven-year low, variousincidents will likely spikein March. He said Marchtypically sees an increasein crime-related activity.

Brown said people can

help police in the recov-ery of stolen items, espe-cially electronics, by tak-ing pictures of the itemsand recording their serialnumbers.

This can eventuallyhelp in identifying theitems, especially if theyare taken to a pawn shop.

Statistics regardingthe number of drug-relat-ed calls was unavailable.

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Pike said this year pro-ceeds will go specificallytoward a research grantset up by Ohio Sate Uni-versity that will focus oncanine lung cancer. A re-searcher from Ohio StateUniversity will be pre-sented with a check dur-

ing the Pup Crawl.Tickets are $25 per per-

son and $5 per dog. Prere-gistration is encouraged.

Register online atwww.cincypupcrawl.com

Because of the largecrowds expected at theevent, those who havepreregistered can pick uptheir bracelets and goodybags after 5 p.m. Friday,April 24, at the Oak Tav-ern, 3089 Madison Road.

Pike is pleased withhow successful the eventhas become since it wasfirst started.

“It’s allowing you to dosomething different withyour dog while supportinga cause important to bothof you,” he said.

For additional infor-mation, contact Pike viaemail [email protected].

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Interfaith Gatheringto Pray for Peace

On Wednesday April 8,at 7 p.m., Greater Ander-son Promotes Peace(GAPP) and Eastern HillsFriends Meeting will hostan interfaith gathering topray for peace. Everyoneis invited to the FriendsMeeting House, 1671 Na-gel Road in Anderson

Township. “We felt helpless about

violence in our communi-ty or across the world un-til we decided to meet andpray together,” said Mar-tha Viehmann, a memberof the Friends Meetingand GAPP. Anyone con-cerned about violence inthe region, country orworld is welcome.

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Church to present‘Mozart’s Requiem’

The Hyde Park Com-munity United MethodistChurch Cathedral Choirwill join the ArmstrongChapel United Methodist

Church Chancel Choir fora presentation of “Mo-zart’s Requiem” 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 31, atHyde Park Church, at thecorner of Observatoryand Grace avenues.

Admission is free.

Marburg Avenuebridge presentation

An open house regard-ing replacement of theMarburg Avenue bridgewill be from 5 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, March 25, atClark Montessori HighSchool, 3030 Erie Ave., inthe cafeteria.

The city is planning re-placement of the bridgein 2017.

Information will beprovided on the project,and brief presentationsare planned at 5:30 and 7p.m.

Residents can also sub-mit comments and askquestions.

For additional infor-mation, call 352-6106 orsend an email to [email protected].

Nominations soughtfor distinguishedalums

The Mariemont SchoolFoundation and the Ma-riemont High SchoolAlumni Association areseeking nominations forthe third annual Distin-

guished Alumni Award.The Distinguished

Alumni Award recogniz-es Mariemont HighSchool graduates of atleast 10 years who havenotably distinguishedthemselves by their sig-nificant contributions intheir life or in their work.This is a great opportuni-ty to honor communitymembers for their out-standing achievements.

Nominations, whichremain on file for fiveyears, are considered by acommittee, and the num-ber of recipients selectedeach year is at the discre-tion of the committee.

This year's Distin-guished Alumni recipi-ents will join the ranks oftwo previous rounds ofaward recipients, includ-ing an astronaut, a doctor,a military general, a realestate philanthropist, anAssistant Secretary of theArmy and an opera sing-er.

Distinguished AlumniAward recipients are rec-ognized during Marie-mont’s HomecomingWeekend. A permanent,dedicated space at Marie-mont High School alsohonors recipients.

Nominations are dueby May 31. The nomina-tion form and completequalifications and guide-lines are available on theSchool Foundation web-site, www.mariemont-schoolfoundation.org orby contacting Julie Nerlof the Mariemont SchoolFoundation at [email protected] or 513-272-7509.

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Council members,though, still had somereservations.

“Is the communitygetting the best use ofthe site?” board VicePresident Dave Schaffasked. He said some

type ofofficespace atthe sitecould bebenefi-cial.

Smy-junas,though,arguedthat de-

mand for office spacehad declined.

“Today there is not areal push for (it),” hesaid. “We’re in a differ-ent world.”

Schaff and boardmember Chris Muchasaid it is important thatresidents be kept in-formed on develop-ments regarding thestore.

Council wants to de-termine the best way toaddress the concernsof residents if this is ap-proved by the city,Schaff said.

Mucha said deter-mining appropriatebuffering and screen-ing should be the nextstep.

Board PresidentSean Fausto said coun-cil was still not in a po-sition to vote on wheth-er to support a Tire Dis-counters at that loca-tion.

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Cardinal Pacelli School» When working with tech-

nology, people become accus-tomed to one type of operatingsystem, which can paralyzethem when faced with the needto utilize another type of com-puter system.

At Cardinal Pacelli “by thetime a student leaves Pacellithey’ll have been exposed to theuse of Google Chrome devices,I-Pads, and Microsoft tablets,”Principal Kim Roy said. “Pre-paring our graduates to easilytransition into the high school oftheir choice is a priority; and theCatholic High schools our fam-ilies usually attend use a varietyof computers and operating sys-tems.”

In an effort to help studentbecome 21 st Century globalthinkers, Cardinal PacelliSchool has implemented a 1-to-1tablet program in its juniorhigh. Installed on the studenttablets is Office 365, and stu-dents are able to use a sharedOneNote notebook. The tabletsare utilized as an online text-book, and enable them to useMicrosoft Excel, Word and Po-werpoint in both in the class-room and at home.

Students use their tablets towork in Khan Academy, dia-gram sentences, complete Web-Quests, and can even use voicerecording for projects. Eighth-grader Michael Armitage said,“My tablet enables me to reachout to many more possibilities,such as on-line assignments andMicrosoft applications.”

Student Holly Ragland, said,“I use my tablet to get on the In-ternet to find information on aproject or something that weare doing in class. I can look upmy math, science, and socialstudies textbooks on my tablet,which is really nice.”

Pacelli is not the first or onlyschool to adopt a 1-to-1 tabletprogram, but students and par-ents at the school realize the val-ue in this multifaceted ap-proach to technology.

“I am happy to know that mychild will be comfortable onwhatever device he’ll be re-quired to work with in highschool,” parent Angela Habelsaid.

Mariemont Junior HighSchool

The Mariemont Junior HighSchool seventh and eighthgrade Power of the Pen teamsboth earned second place out of20 schools at the recent districttournament at Mason MiddleSchool.

The teams also had writersearn individual awards.

In the seventh grade, ErinKelly won fourth place whileLexie Wood won 13th place. Forthe eighth grade team, Eliza-beth Elin earned second place,Katie Copetas won fourth andAshley Grimmer placed 13thplace.

These writers will move onto the regional competition atWyoming Middle School inMarch.

Mariemont Schools» Three students had art-

work selected for Ohio’s YouthArt Month Exhibit and threestudents had artwork selected

for Ohio’s Young People’s ArtExhibit.

Anna Breen, second-grade atMariemont Elementary; EliseGaskey, fourth-grade at Ter-race Park Elementary, and Ste-fan Nistor, sixth-grade at Ma-riemont Elementary, each hadartwork selected for this year’sYouth Art Month Exhibition inMarch.

Charlotte Soller, first-gradeat Mariemont Elementary; Me-lissa Muench, second-grade atTerrace Park Elementary, andHailey Zobrist, sixth-grade atMariemont Elementary, each

had artwork selected for the35th annual OAEA Young Peo-ple’s Art Exhibition.

“This would not have beenpossible without the inspira-tion, skills and knowledge thatStefan acquired in Mrs. Ho-bart’s art class,” Lilit Nistorsaid. “We are looking forward totraveling to Columbus to see theexhibit.”

OAEA works to promote arteducation and recognizes qual-ity student art through variousexhibits sponsored throughoutthe year at both the state and thenational levels. An awards cere-

mony and reception for both ex-hibitions was March 14 in Co-lumbus for the artists, their par-ents, teachers and guests. Bothexhibitions, which are hosted atseparate locations in Columbus,will remain open to the publicthroughout the month of March.For more information, pleasevisit the OAEA website.

“This is a wonderful honorfor these students, and theyshould be proud to representMariemont City Schools,” saidShelley Komrska, art teacher.“Their artwork is outstandingand I am happy that these youngartists are being recognized inthis way.”

Art teachers Shelley Komr-ska, Melissa Rupe and Ann Ho-bart submitted the artwork onbehalf of these students.

Summit Country DayHigh school mock trial teams

from Summit, Oak Hills (twoteams), Indian Hill, WalnutHills, and Portsmouth have ad-vanced from the regional mocktrial competition to the statemock trial competition thismonth in Columbus.

One team will advance fromthe state competition to a na-tional high school mock trialcompetition to be held May 14-16 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

On Feb. 20, Clermont Countyhosted one of the eight regionalhigh school mock trial competi-tions.

Each of the teams in the re-gional competition had previ-ously won two trials in the dis-trict mock trial competition onJan. 30.

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK

THANKS TO JOSEPHINE MCKENRICK

Mariemont Junior High School Power of the Pen team members collect awards at the district tournament. Fromleft: front, Erin Kelly, Sarah Werdmann, Kendall Dewey, Jillian Teeters, Lexie Wood, Elise Mason and Jada Smiley;back, Ashley Grimmer, Katie Copetas, Sophia House, Catherine Geary, Elizabeth Elin, Leslie Jordan, Erica Eppert,Olivia Walker, Anna Scheeser and Amelia Popowics.

THANKS TO JOSEPHINE MCKENRICK

Mariemont students who have art work displayed at the Ohio YoungPeople's Art exhibit in Columbus include, from left: Stefan Nistor, HaileyZobrist, Charlotte Soller and Anna Breen.

THANKS TO EMILY DALEY

Cardinal Pacelli eighth-graders Andrew Averill and Jack Sumerel workcooperatively with various technology devices.

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One of the pieces of art by AnnaBreen, second-grader at MariemontElementary, on display in the OhioYoung People's Art exhibit.

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Melissa Muench, second-grade at Terrace Park Elementary, created thispiece on display at the Youth Art Month Exhibition in March.

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Stefan Nistor, sixth-grade at Mariemont Elementary, had this artworkselected for this year's Youth Art Month Exhibition in March.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26Art & 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 and up. Present-ed by Sharp Art. 389-6742;[email protected]. Oakley.

Open Studio Oils with ChuckMarshall, 9:30 a.m. to noon,Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,Tack Room. Bring current pro-ject for assessment and help; stilllife setups available. Ages 18 andup. $25. 404-3161. Mariemont.

Art ExhibitsArtistically Speaking: Brushand Palette Painters Exhibit,10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woman’s ArtClub Cultural Center, 6980Cambridge Ave., The Barn.Landscapes of local favoritebeauty spots. Benefits Woman’sArt Club Cultural Center. Free.272-3700; www.artatthebar-n.org. Mariemont.

Dining EventsTap-N-Tapas, 5:30 p.m., Mt.Carmel Brewing Company, 4362Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road,Award-winning chef AlfioGulisano pairing spicy peachbarbecue empanadas withrelease of Cherry Wood SmokedPeach Wheat Ale. $3.50 empa-nadas, $4 pints. 240-2739;www.mtcarmelbrewingcompa-ny.com. Mount Carmel.

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

Yoga: Align Level 1, 8:45-10a.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,The Gallery at The Barn. Appro-priate for seasoned beginners.Plenty of challenge that buildsstrength and stamina. Attentionto alignment detail is priority.Experience helpful but notnecessary. Ages 35-65. $120 per9 weeks unlimited. Register atfirst class or drop-in. 706-9802;www.karenjohnsyoga.com.Mariemont.

Music - ConcertsDelta Spirit, 8 p.m., 20th Centu-ry Theater, 3021 Madison Road,From San Diego. Group com-bines unconventional instru-ments and spiritually themedlyrics into hybrid of rock andnorthern soul. Avid Danceropens. $20, $18 advance. 731-8000; www.the20thcenturythea-ter.com. Oakley.

NatureAstronomy Night, 8-9:30 p.m.,Cincinnati Observatory Center,3489 Observatory Place, Shorttalk, astro Q&A, tour and star-gazing. $5 suggested donation.Reservations required. 321-5186;www.cincinnatiobservatory.org.Mount Lookout.

On Stage - TheaterThe 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, 7:30-10p.m., Anderson Center, 7850Five Mile Road, Play hascharmed audiences acrosscountry with its effortless witand humor. $12. Presented byBrieabi Productions. 497-5000;www.brieabiproductions.com.Anderson Township.

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.

Cornhole Thursday, 7 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Lounge. Non-competitive and open to public.$5. 528-9909; www.mtcarmelal-post72.org. Mount Carmel.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27Art ExhibitsArtistically Speaking: Brushand Palette Painters Exhibit,10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woman’s ArtClub Cultural Center, Free.272-3700; www.artatthebar-

n.org. Mariemont.

Dining EventsImmaculate Heart of MaryChurch Fish Fry, 4:30 -7 p.m.,Immaculate Heart of MaryChurch, 7820 Beechmont Ave.,Cafeteria. Fried or baked fish,shrimp Caesar salad and cheesepizza dinners with sides, drinksand dessert. Carryout available.Benefits Anderson Boosters. $8,$7 seniors, $6 children. 388-0031carryout; www.ihom.org. An-derson Township.

Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., CardinalPacelli School, 927 Ellison Ave.,Cafeteria and gymnasium. Friedcod, shrimp Caesar salad, clamchowder, coleslaw, French fries,vegetables, pizza, homemademacaroni and cheese, fresh fruit,dessert and beverages. Eat in orcarryout. $10, $6 seniors, $5grades K-6, free for preschool-ers. Presented by Our Lord Christthe King Church. 321-4121;www.ourlordchristtheking.org.Mount Lookout.

Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 72, 497 Old Ohio 74,Fried or baked fish shrimpdinners include two sides anddessert. Dine-in or carryout.Benefits veterans programs. $7.528-9909. Mount Carmel.

Fish Fry, 4:30-8 p.m., AmericanLegion Mount Washington Post484, 1837 Sutton Ave., Fish,shrimp, chicken strips, barbecue,fries, mac and cheese, greenbeans, slaw and desserts. Com-plete dinners or a la carte. Beer,soft drinks, coffee and tea extra.Carryout available. $7. Present-ed by American Legion MountWashington Auxiliary Unit 484.231-7351; www.legion484.org.Mount Washington.

Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., GuardianAngels Church, 6531 BeechmontAve., Undercroft. Fried andbaked fish, shrimp, crab cakes,pizza, macaroni and cheese,fries, rice, green beans, cheesesticks, jalapeno poppers, backsale and refreshments. $1.50-$8.Presented by Guardian AngelsSchool. 231-7440. Mount Wash-ington.

Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 318, 6660 CloughPike, Fried or baked fish, shrimpand chicken nuggets dinners.Meal includes sides and bever-age. Soft and bar drinks avail-able for purchase. Dine-in orcarryout. Benefits Anderson Post318. $5-$8. 231-6477;www.post318.org. AndersonTownship.

Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., LeeChapel A.M.E. Church, 2009Pogue Ave., Fried whiting,tilapia and chicken wing din-ners; Combos: tilapia/chickenwings, whiting/chicken wings.Dinners includes two sides:green beans, potato salad,coleslaw, french fries. Dessertsextra. $10, $9, $7. 871-5885.O’Bryonville.

Drink TastingsWine 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.

Friday Night Tasting: MalbecMadness, 6-8 p.m., The WineMerchant, 3972 Edwards Road,Taste eight Malbec and Malbec-based red wines from Argenti-na. Light appetizers and assort-ment of cheese and frenchbaguettes. Ages 21 and up. $25,$20 advance. Reservationsrequired. 731-1515; www.wine-merchantcincinnati.com. Oak-ley.

Wine, Beer, Food Taste andSip, 7-10 p.m., Redtree ArtGallery and Coffee Shop, 3210Madison Road, Meet and minglewith wine, beer and food fromaround the world, plus artexhibit. Free parking. Ages 21and up. $10. Registration recom-mended. Presented by SimplyNetworking. 620-6895;www.simplynetworkingevent-s.com. Oakley.

Literary - SigningsChris Grabenstein, 7-8:30 p.m.,Joseph-Beth Booksellers-Rook-wood, 2692 Madison Road, Free.396-8960; www.josephbe-th.com. Norwood.

Music - BluesRicky Nye Inc., 8 p.m. to mid-night, Belterra Park Gaming andEntertaiment Center, 6301Kellogg Ave., 232-8000; www.ri-verdowns.com. Anderson Town-ship.

Music - Classic RockLooking East: A JacksonBrowne Tribute Band, 6-10:30p.m., Redmoor, 3187 Linwood

Ave., $10, $8 advance. 207-4269.Mount Lookout.

NatureAstronomy Night, 8-9:30 p.m.,Cincinnati Observatory Center,3489 Observatory Place, Shorttalk, astro Q&A, tour and star-gazing. $7, $5 children. Reserva-tions required. 321-5186;www.cincinnatiobservatory.org.Mount Lookout.

On Stage - TheaterThe 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, 7:30-10p.m., Anderson Center, $12.497-5000; www.brieabiproduc-tions.com. Anderson Township.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28Art & 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 ExhibitsArtistically Speaking: Brushand Palette Painters Exhibit,1-4 p.m., Woman’s Art ClubCultural Center, Free. 272-3700;www.artatthebarn.org. Marie-mont.

Drink TastingsSaturday Premium WineFlight: Pinot Noir, noon to 5p.m., The Wine Merchant, 3972Edwards Road, Sit down flightof four wines poured for youupon arrival. Space is limited.Reservations required. Ages 21and up. $15. Reservations re-quired. 731-1515; www.wine-merchantcincinnati.com. Oak-ley.

Health / WellnessDiabetes Conversation Maps,10 a.m. to noon, Duck CreekYMCA, 5040 Kingsley Drive,Small group discussions of Type2 diabetes led by Jan Kellogg,certified diabetes educator. Free.Presented by Jan Kellogg.791-0626. Duck Creek.

Holiday - EasterEaster Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m.,Lutheran Church of the Resur-rection, 1950 Nagel Road, Egghunts, crafts, snacks and freephoto. For grade 3 and younger.Free. 474-4938; www.lcresurrec-tion.org. Anderson Township.

Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m., Faith United Churchof Christ, 6886 Salem Road,Light lunch served in FellowshipHall. Magic show, crafts andbook raffle. Nut-free and toy-only goodie bags available.Family friendly. Free. 708-6239.Anderson Township.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt atMount Washington Baptist,11 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., MountWashington Baptist Church,2021 Sutton Ave., FellowshipHall/ Outside. Egg hunt, prizes,face-painting, crafts, cookiedecorating, lunch and more.Children up to age 12 and theirfamilies are invited. Free. 231-4445; www.mwbcares.net.Mount Washington.

Karaoke and Open MicOpen Mic Night with Mike,6:30 p.m., American Legion Post72, 497 Old Ohio 74, Lounge. Allgenres of music are welcome,covers and originals. Familyfriendly. Free. Registrationrecommended. 528-9909.Mount Carmel.

Literary - SigningsThe Carrot by Virgina Gray,2-3:30 p.m., Joseph-Beth Book-sellers-Rookwood, 2692 Madi-son Road, Free. 396-8960;www.josephbeth.com. Nor-wood.

Music - RockChuck Land Show PresentsSpring Fest 2015, 4 p.m. tomidnight, 20th Century Theater,3021 Madison Road, Live musicand world premier showing ofGoshorn Brothers documentary.Doors open 3 p.m. Benefits Playit Forward. $15, $10 advance.731-8000; www.chucklandshow-.com. Oakley.

NatureLate Night Date Night, 10:30p.m. to midnight, CincinnatiObservatory Center, 3489 Obser-vatory Place, Romantic night outunder stars.Use oldest bigtelescope in U.S. to view astron-omical objects not visible untillate at night. Weather permit-

ting. Ages 21 and up. $15. Reser-vations required. 321-5186;www.cincinnatiobservatory.org.Mount Lookout.

On Stage - TheaterThe 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, 7:30-10p.m., Anderson Center, $12.497-5000; www.brieabiproduc-tions.com. Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29Drink TastingsAfternoon Chat: Tea Tasting,4-6 p.m. registration begins3/20, Essencha Tea House, 3212aMadison Road, Learn about tea,taste varieties around world.Ages 18 and up. Benefits Leuke-mia & Lymphoma Society. $45minimum donation. Reserva-tions required. Presented bySteve D’Amico & Cindy Tripp.533-4832; www.mwoy.org/pages/soh/cincy15/ctripp. Oak-ley.

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.

Music - ChoralCincinnati Camerata performsArvo Part Passio (St. John), 7p.m., St. Thomas EpiscopalChurch, 100 Miami Ave., Vocalgroup under direction of Dr.Brett Scott partners with Cincin-nati Bach Ensemble. $15 sug-gested donation. Presented byCincinnati Camerata. 831-2052;www.cincinnaticamerata.com.Terrace Park.

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

Spring Break Craft Week, 2-3p.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers-Rookwood, 2692 Madison Road,Crafts and stories daily through

April 3. Free. Registration re-quired. 396-8960; www.joseph-beth.com. Norwood.

Exercise ClassesYoga: Align Level 1, 8:15-9:30a.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,The Gallery at The Barn. Taughtby Karen Johns. Appropriate forBeginners with some yogaexperience. Emphasis on properalignment, self-care, safestretching, sense of humor andall yoga has to offer. Ages 35-60.$120 for 9 weeks unlimited.Register at the first class. 706-9802; www.karenjohnsyoga-.com. Mariemont.

Yoga for New Beginners, 10-11a.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,The Gallery at The Barn. Sessiontruly for those brand new toyoga. Ages 35-65. $120 for 9weeks. Register at the first class.706-9802; www.karenjohnsyo-ga.com. Mariemont.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31Art & Craft ClassesOpen Studio Oils with ChuckMarshall, 7-9:30 p.m., Woman’sArt Club Cultural Center, $25.404-3161. 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.

Gentle A.M. Yoga, 7:15-8:15a.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural

Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,The Gallery at The Barn. Gentlemorning class occurs mostly onfloor, moves spine in all of itsdirections, opens hips andshoulders. Poses alternatebetween stabilizing, stretchingand strengthening. Good foreveryone from newbie to ad-vanced practitioner. $120 for 9weeks unlimited. Register at thefirst class or drop-in. 706-9802;www.karenjohnsyoga.com.Mariemont.

Yoga: Align Level 2, 8:45-10a.m., Woman’s Art Club CulturalCenter, 6980 Cambridge Ave.,The Gallery at The Barn. Forwell-seasoned beginner orintermediate student. Ages35-60. $120 per 9 weeks unlim-ited. Register at first class ordrop-in. 706-9802; www.karen-johnsyoga.com. Mariemont.

Literary - SigningsYoung Adult Fresh Voices:Emery Lord, David Arnold,Kate Hattemer and CourtneyStevens, 7-8:30 p.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers-Rookwood,2692 Madison Road, Free.396-8960; www.josephbe-th.com. Norwood.

Music - ReligiousMozart Requiem, 7:30 p.m.,Hyde Park Community UnitedMethodist Church, 1345 GraceAve., Sanctuary. Choirs of HydePark Community UMC andArmstrong Chapel UMC jointogether with an orchestra andfour nationally renownedsoloists. Free. 871-1345; hyde-parkchurch.org. Hyde Park.

RecreationBingo Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, $1-$15. 528-9909;www.stuartglugibuhl.com.Mount Carmel.

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An Afternoon Chat: Tea Tasting to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is planned for4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Essencha Tea House, 3212a Madison Road, Oakley. Learn abouttea, and taste varieties around world. The event is for ages 18 and up. Cost is a $45 minimumdonation. Reservations are required. Presented by Steve D’Amico & Cindy Tripp. Call 533-4832;visit www.mwoy.org/pages/soh/cincy15/ctripp.

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I know I “jumped the gun” when Icleared out the end of the garden nearthe elderberries and mulch pile tocreate a space for my cold frame.

Well, it wasn’t entirely my fault.The weather was sunny and over 60degrees and I was just itching to startplanting.

We lugged the railroad ties over tomake a rectangle, filled it with loamysoil and mulch and sowed rows ofearly veggies and greens: radishes,lettuces, beets and carrots.

I put a clear plastic shield over it to keepin warmth and I could just see in my mind’seye a few weeks down the road, pickinggreens and pulling radishes.

Of course, Mother Nature had thelast laugh when the temperaturedipped below freezing the next fewnights. But I’m undeterred.

I’m still thinking about a bountifulspring harvest, but not in a fewweeks.

Meanwhile, we have Passover andEaster to think about, so here’s twogood recipes for both.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educa-tor, Jungle Jim’s Eastgate culinary profession-

al and author. Find her blog online at Abouteating.com. Email her at [email protected] with“Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line. Call 513-248-7130,ext. 356.

Brisket, ham for Passover, EasterMy best Passover brisket

The ingredients here are commonly used for preparing brisket. Thetechnique is what’s important. Brisket needs long, slow cooking to becometender when you roast it in the oven or on top of the stove. Brisket some-times comes in large quantities. I had the butcher at Jungle Jims cut a largeone in half for me as the eight-pound roast in the meat department was justtoo big. So don’t be shy about asking if the roast you see is too big. Wonder-ful for Passover or if you want a tummy-filling, good tasting, easy roast

1 brisket, trimmed of fat - mine was 3 pounds1 bottle, 12 oz. chili sauce1 pouch dry onion soup mix1 can regular Coke, 12 oz.

Preheat oven to 350. Place brisket in oven proof pot with lid. Mixsauce, soup and coke together and pour over brisket. Roast, covered, for 1hour, then turn temperature down to 250 and roast, covered, for 4-5 hours.Four hours will give a tender roast which slices easily. Five hours will giveyou a meltingly tender, fall apart roast and to me, this is the best one so ifyou can spare 5 hours, do it.

You can skim fat off top and slice meat and serve with gravy rightaway or cool to room temperature in the pan and put the whole thing inthe frig several hours or overnight. The fat will congeal to the top and youcan lift it off. Reheat roast with the gravy. You can slice it against the grainso it won’t be stringy before reheating or reheat it unsliced and slice itafterwards.

Tip from Rita’s kitchenFor a 5- to 8-pound roast, double the gravy ingredients.

Homemade spiced honey glaze for spiral ham

Sean T., a Cleves reader, shares this recipe. He found it in a food maga-zine and tested it out ahead of time for Easter. “I like the spiral ham butwanted to make a simple, not too spicy, homemade glaze for it and I likethis one”, he told me. This is enough for an 8- to 10-pound ham.

Boil at a gentle boil together for about 5 minutes:

3 cups honey1 tablespoon cinnamon1 tablespoon whole cloves3 tablespoons butter

Preheat oven to 325. Place ham on baking sheet and brush half thehoney mixture over and in between slices. Do this often with rest of mixtureuntil ham is crisp around the edges and reaches an internal temperature of120. This takes about an hour or so, Sean said.

Tip from Rita’s kitchen: A citrus touchHow about stirring in a cup or so of orange marmalade to the honey

mixture? Sounds good to me, so let me know if you do this and how youlike it.

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

When preparing a good brisket, the technique is what’s important. Brisket needs long, slow cooking to becometender.

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In this smorgasbord soci-ety, each of us is bombardedby so many competing mes-sages selling “that which willtruly satisfy.”

Whether in educating andraising children, voting inelections, finding a church,reading a book, selecting acareer, spending money, com-mitting to a life partner,spending hours on a hobby orinterest, how does one everchoose?

Fortunately, we each have“inside” resources – feelings,beliefs, and reasoning – that,when used together in makingdecisions reflect who we are:

» Feelings: (accompaniedby body sensations) “I feelhappy – wow, great.” or “Ifeel anxious – hate it.”

» Beliefs: “I believe it—

this is good.”or “I amdoubtful – thisis bad” Or“This is some-thing I should(shouldn’t)do.”

» Reason-ing: “Thismakes sense(it works) –

this must be the way to go” or“I’m not sure this will bringthe outcome I want. I need toinvestigate more.”

In making decisions, hav-ing a conversation with self isa good first step. For exam-ple, if you want to donate to acharitable organization, yourbeliefs may say, “This is agood cause, I should do this –my faith teaches this.” Your

feelings may excitedly join into exclaim, “Yes. Do so imme-diately – I’d love to help.”

But your reasoning maycaution, “Slow down – actingquickly might be a problem.What do I know about thiscause? Is it a legitimate or-ganization? Do I have theability and budget to give atthis time? Long term, shouldthis take priority over otherprojects I wish to support?”

Our challenge is to take thetime to listen to what we al-ready know, do a little moreinvestigating and reflecting,and then make a decision ifthe answers “line up.”

A failure to consider feel-ings, beliefs, and reasoningtogether as a “team” maydrive you to habitual, rigiddecision-making that leaves

few real choices in the pre-sent. Life can feel stagnate,restless, and disintegrated,like you’re “boxed in” with noplace to go.

Do you know people whoroutinely live by rigid pat-terns of thinking?

Taking a step at a time andslowing down to explore yourperceptions can lead to betterdecisions. Having a frankconversation ‘with yourself’and listening for answers(both yes and no) can lead tounfolding adventures andopportunities making everyday life feel more like “MyLife.”

Susan L. Kleine is a Milford residentand a faith-based mental healththerapist.

Listen to what you know

Susan L. KleinCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

To rent or to own has al-ways been a question for new-ly minted pilots. Renting maybe less expensive; however,you are not always able to rentthe plane you want on the day

you want it. Ifyou own aplane you canhave it any-time youwant; howev-er, you haveall the costs ofownership.

Anotherargument forownership isthat you know

who flew the plane, its mainte-nance record and accidenthistory.

It was unforgettable, theevening my wife, a bankbranch manager, came homefrom work and announcedthat the manager at an ad-jacent saving and loan hadcalled her and asked, “didn’tyou tell me your husband wasa pilot”? “Yes”, she replied,“Well, we have two planes thatwe have repossessed, and wewould like to get rid of themas quickly as possible. We willmake him a very good deal oneither one.” “I’ll ask him if heis interested,” she replied.

It seems a local business-man had gone bankrupt. Hiscompany owned two planes;one was a twin-engined Cess-na 337 Skymaster, the otherwas a Cessna 177 Cardinal,like the photo above.

Mary thought it would befun. I thought it was too ex-pensive. The S&L managermade us a deal that was hardto refuse … $8,000 for an al-most new plane, and theywould throw in special lowinterest financing. “Youshould get it,” she suggested.

The S&L had tried to sellboth planes for some months.The Skymaster was a hightime plane that had a lot ofmaintenance due. The 1968Cardinal had only 300 hours

on the tachometer, but it wasdesigned with “laminar flow”wings, like the big jets, and itwas not a plane for beginnersto fly. It liked long paved run-ways on hot days. She was acity girl. This made it harderfor them to sell.

The Cardinal was a four-seater, just right for our fam-ily. It was solid as a rock as welifted off the runway on theferry flight from ClevelandHopkins to Cuyahoga CountyAirport. We would now haveto obtain an annual inspectionso that we could renew theplane’s license.

We did crazy things, like aday trip to Chicago’s MeigsField for a deep-dish pizzalunch, followed by the Sunday

architectural boat tour up theChicago River, then the flighthome. We also visited rela-tives and made trips otherplaces, like Florida. We out-grew the Cardinal as the chil-dren aged; and, we made thedecision to sell it and rentlarger aircraft.

A few years after the sale, Iwas shocked to learn that thenew owner had totaled my oldplane. Google the tail numbers“N3380T,” the updated narra-tive indicates that two guyswere doing touch and goesand totaled the plane. An earli-er narrative indicates thatthey flew it into the trees.

James Baker is a 38-year residentof Indian Hill.

To rent or buy – think about this

James BakerCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

THANKS TO

JAMES

BAKER

A Cessna177Cardinal,similar tothe oneJamesBakerboughtfor$8,000.

March 18 questionWhat are your predictions for

March Madness — the NCAA Tour-nament? In how many bracketpools will you participate?

“My prediction is that Ken-tucky is going to win it all. Benchdepth is so important in the tour-nament since you never knowwhen you’ll have one of the start-ers get into foul trouble.

“With Kentucky that doesn’tmatter since their bench playersare probably just a slight per-centage dropoff in ability fromthe starters. No other team in thetournament has such talent anddepth that can come off thebench and not have the teammiss a beat.

“I’ll probably enter twobrackets, one a friend of mine isrunning and another from work.It won’t really matter since byThursday late PM, I will alreadyhave lines drawn through my se-lections, on my way to anotherdisappointing failure at bracketperfection.”

C.S.

“Zero.”D.H.

“I’m just sad that the BlueJackets won’t be facing offagainst Ottawa this year. Neverheard the Stanley Cup calledMarch Madness. Where did thatterm originate?”

D.B.

“My prediction for MarchMadness is Michigan State forthe whole enchilada. However,since they failed to make thebracket, I may possibly need toreconsider. UK is the presump-tive star and I can support them.I am only in one pool at work andthat is aimed at giving most ofthe proceeds to charity. The onething March Madness alwaysstirs up for me is the questionthat if NCAA basketball can doan all-inclusive tournament lead-ing to a true and real nationalchampion, why can’t they do thesame thing for NCAA football?”

M.J.F.

“I’m a big Xavier Universityfan, but am realistic to know thattheir chances are not very goodin winning a national title, how-ever my No. 2 team, the Univer-sity of Wisconsin Badgers, havea legitimate chance of cuttingdown the nets after the finalgame.

“Everyone is picking the Uni-versity of Kentucky Wildcatsand for good reason, however,UW gave them a run for theirmoney in last year’s semifinalsand I think with an extra year be-hind them and the way the stylethey play, they could knock offthe mighty Wildcats.

“In summary, maybe myheart is giving way to commonlogic, but I’m going to stick to myprediction and hopefully BoRyan will finally get that elusivefirst NCAA Division I basketballtitle!

“Go X!!!!!! and on Wiscon-sin!!!!!!”

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

There’s plenty for SummitCountry Day head coach TriffonCallos to like about his ball clubentering this new season. He isparticularly high on the batteryof sophomore pitcher ConnorMcMurry and senior catcher Er-ic Terry.

McMurry posted an 8-1 rec-ord in 48.1 innings as a fresh-man. Terry, an Emory recruit,was honorable mention all-state,first-team all-MVC and all-city.Callos is counting on him to hitthird in the lineup this season.

“Connor will be one of the toppitchers in the league and is oneof the best arms in the 2017class,” the coach said. “Terry is athree-year starter, who canchange the game defensively.”

The Silver Knights will alsoseek production from Mark Pe-terson, John Merritt and LaSalle transfer Logan Bernhardt.

In all, Summit returns sevenposition and its other two start-ing pitchers as well.

“McMurry, Merritt, and Pe-terson make for a solid top threepitchers, who accounted for 12wins on the mound in 2014,” Cal-los said. “We will be strong fromthe 3-6 spot in the order with Ter-ry, Peterson, McMurry and Mer-ritt.”

Clark Montessori coach JonBreen’s Clark Montessori Cou-gars were fourth in the MiamiValley Conference-Scarlet Divi-sion that featured a dominantCincinnati Hills Christian Acad-emy team. Clark was 5-8 in theleague and 9-13 overall.

Among the returning Cougarstarters are senior pitcher Mi-chael Rowe, senior shortstop/pitcher Kevin Lewis, senior cen-ter fielder Paris Hill, juniorthird baseman/pitcher Mark Se-cen and sophomore catcher/pitcher Jackson Murphy.

Hill, Secen and Lewis werethe top hitters at .390, .382, and.365. On the bump, Rowe loggedthe most innings and was 3-3with a 2.65 ERA, while Murphyhad a no-hitter in a Reds FuturesShowcase game with North Col-lege Hill.

Breen likes his team’s experi-ence, youth, pitching depth,work ethic, baseball IQ, defenseand base running.

“We had a large number offreshman receive significantplaying time last season,” Breennoted.

Clark begins the season withanother Reds Futures gameMarch 28 against Woodward atRoselawn.

Last year, the Seven HillsStingers struggled to a 4-19 over-all record and picked up just onewin inside the MVC. This year,the Stingers return a young line-up that features only two seniorsin Isaiah Daniels and EvanSmithers.

Seven Hills also returns Ha-sani Harrigan, who was a sec-ond-team all-MVC performerand hit .400 in 18 games.

Head coach Randy Russellcould not be reached for furthercomment.

Last season, the MariemontWarriors scored more runs thanthey allowed in both their con-ference and overall schedules,but managed to finish 12-11over-all and 7-7 inside the CincinnatiHills League.

Head coach Joe Regruth saidhe likes the pitching depth on hisroster and that his cadre of armsis good enough to get the teamwhere it wants to go. The season,however, will come down to theteam’s offense.

“I know we are capable ofstringing hits together and put-ting runs on the board,” Regruthsaid. “With the new bats that

we’ve been using for the pastfew years, you can’t alwayscount on those big numbers. Wehave to be consistent.”

Regruth is expecting a majorcontribution from senior KaneCoates, who will bat in the mid-dle of the lineup this season forthe Warriors. He is also lookingfor production from the likes ofHayden Seeger, freshman in-fielder Henry Lewis, who Re-gruth said had a huge upside andsenior Ethan Bonnell.

“He has as much power asanyone in the program,” thecoach said of Bonnell. “He needsto be consistent and if he doesthat, he could be a force.”

On the mound, the Warriorsreturn senior hurler Daniel Si-mons. He led the team with a 5-1record.

“If we hit, we will be in con-tention for the league title,” Re-

gruth said. “Our league is deep,but I like our chances and the op-tions we have on the mound.”

The Purcell Marian Cava-liers finished fourth in theGreater Catholic League-Coedat 2-12 and were 6-16 undercoach Trent West in 2014.

Returning starters for Pur-cell Marian are infielder KyleLewis, pitcher Tom Clontz, firstbaseman/pitcher Alex Bading-haus, outfielder/pitcher TonyMeinking and pitcher JackO’Donnell.

Cameron Arrasmith is thetop returning hitter at .375. He’lljoin Badinghaus, Meinking,Clontz and Paul Hagerty on themound for the Cavaliers. Clontzled the team with 23 strikeoutsin 22 innings.

“This season we have plentyof athletes who can play multi-ple positions,” West said. “We’ve

finally got some numbers anddepth that will help out.”

Purcell Marian opens March30 at Chaminade Julienne. Theirhome opener is March 31againstCincinnati Christian.

The Walnut Hills Eagles hopeto take advantage of someyouthful experience gained ayear ago to improve their posi-tion in the Eastern CincinnatiConference. Coach Dan Finley’sEagles were sixth at 3-9 in theleague and 8-15 overall.

Leading the way for WalnutHills are seniors Cole Murphy,Reid Finley, Josh Breadon andTyler Bick, plus junior BobbyBrokamp.

Murphy is a four-year starterfor the Eagles and has alreadycommitted to the University ofCincinnati. Murphy hit .439 asjunior, while Brokamp led theteam in at-bats and hits and hada .347 average as a sophomore.

“Cole Murphy may be thebest player in the city,” Finleysaid.

Bick is the top returningpitcher with a 2-2 record and a1.52 ERA.

“We return a lot of playerswho played significant inningslast year,” Finley said. “We havemore experienced pitching re-turning than any year I’ve beenat Walnut.”

Walnut Hills starts the seasonwith a Reds Futures Showcase

game with Taylor on March 28.The Withrow Tigers begin

their first season in the EasternCincinnati Conference underCoach Rodney Spaulding. Lastyear in the Cincinnati MetroAthletic Conference, Withrowwas 10-1for second-place behindWestern Hills and was 12-9 over-all.

The sixth-year coach returnssenior catcher/outfielder JustinFrost, senior pitcher DevonJohnson, junior shortstop De-trick Hill and sophomore firstbaseman Lamont Hill. Fresh-man second baseman/shortstopKyandre Davis is also expectedto make key contributions.

The Tigers begin their seasonMarch 28 against Shroder. Theywill play all of their games onthe road this season as a newfield is being constructed ontheir Hyde Park campus.

“That’s a heck of a way to getan introduction to the ECC,”Spaulding said. “Nonetheless,we’re excited about it. We’veplayed a lot of those teams non-league for the last four or fiveyears. It’s the challenge we needto climb that final hurdle to beconsistently competitive.”

When finished, Withrow’snew baseball/softball fields willbe turfed and Spaulding hopesthe new digs will help attractmore players for the program.

Other notable locations forWithrow is a game at CrosleyField in Blue Ash against Wyo-ming April 3 and a date againstMilford April 30 at the Univer-sity of Cincinnati’s MargeSchott Stadium.

Though they were second inthe Greater Catholic League-South to Elder last season at 6-3,Moeller High School’s baseballteam made another state run asthey got to the Division I semi-finals at Huntington Park in Co-lumbus and finished with a 24-5record.

Coach Tim Held returns sixsenior starters in infielder JoshHollander, catcher Bailey Mon-toya, outfielder/first basemanBryan Soth, pitcher/designatedhitter Joe Vranesic, infielderKyle Dockus and outfielder Jor-dan Ramey.

Junior outfielder Kyle Butzand junior pitcher Nick Bennettwere also key contributors andsenior pitcher/infielder GrantMacciocchi is back after dealingwith injuries his junior season.

Butz is the top returning hit-ter at .436, while Soth returns at.364. Dockus and Vranesic were

FIRST SWING AT 2015 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Summit baseball feels good about 2015 batteryScott Springer and Nick RobbeCommunity Press staff PLAYERS TO WATCH

Cole Murphy, Walnut Hillssenior: has signed with theUniversity of Cincinnati but isdrawing the attention of profes-sional scouts. Hit .439 and alsopitches.

Bobby Brokamp, WalnutHills junior: led the team in hitsas a sophomore

Kane Coates, Mariemont:He will bat in the middle of thelineup this season for the War-riors.

Daniel Simons, Mariemont:He led the team with a 5-1record.

Connor McMurry, SummitCountry Day: He posted an 8-1record in 48.1 innings as a fresh-man.

Eric Terry, Summit CountryDay: He was honorable mentionall-state, first-team all-MVC andall-city. Coach Callos is countingon him to hit third in the lineup.

Hasani Harrigan, SevenHills: He was a second-teamall-MVC performer and hit .400in 18 games.

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Reading’s Grayson Roberts, right, beats the throw to first base against Summit Country Day Connor McMurry in anApril 29, 2014, game.

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Clark catcher Jackson Murphy also threw a no-hitter last season as afreshman.

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Senior Cole Murphy of Walnut Hillshas already committed to theUniversity of Cincinnati forbaseball.

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The Withrow Lady Ti-gers join the ECC fray thisseason after taking sec-ond in the Cincinnati Met-ro Athletic Conferencelast season at 9-2. Overall,Coach Angel Archer’ssquad was 10-6.

Archer returns fourstarters in Jamika Camp-bell, Elisa Coleman,Keyonna Cephas and Ash-ley Dyer. Elisa Campbell,Samaria Moore, AlaysiaLilly and Armonii Barberare also players to watch.

“We have a lot of fresh-men and sophomores withtremendous talent,” Ar-cher said. “They areyoung and ready to be-come better athletes.”

Withrow begins theseason March 28 with adoubleheader againstWinton Woods.

Hope Fletcher takesover as the Clark Montes-sori Cougars’ softballcoach. Last year ClarkMontessori did not have ateam.

The new field boss listsKayla Fisher, SamanthaBranch, Ali Geis and EricaPrather as players thatcould have an impact thisspring. Branch and Jans-zen Lewis are seniors andthe team has nine juniors,five sophomores and afreshman.

“We are hard workersand excited to compete inevery game this year,”Fletcher said.

Clark Montessoristarts the season with Cin-cinnati Hills ChristianAcademy on March 28.

After not fielding ateam last year, the SevenHills Stingers return thisseason under head coachTom Betts.

Seven Hills doesn’thave a senior on the rosterthis year, but featuresyounger athletes such asLucy Callard and AudreyWilson, who made an im-pact with their respectivewinter sports teams.

Betts could not bereached for further com-ment.

The St. Ursula Bull-dogs, after finishing 8-15and 4-6 inside the GGCLlast year, return five start-ers including three sen-iors and a junior. They alsoadded a speedy freshman.

St. Ursula’s three sen-iors - shortstop Kat Jones,pitcher Meredith Weidnerand catcher Taryn Os-borne - will bring leader-ship to this younger ros-ter. Jones and Weidnerwere named to all-GGCLteams last year.

Junior third basemanMaddie Hancock was alsonamed to first-team all-GGCL. Head coach JonSheehan also said fresh-man Cassidy Sauter willbe one to keep an eye on aswell.

“We like our teamspeed and play excellentdefense,” the coach said.“Center field will be an-chored by the speedy Sau-ter and we should be goodhitters with limited power.

“Our senior leadershipshould help us face atough schedule.”

Toby Thorman and Jes-sica Craft take over thePurcell Marian HighSchool softball team thisspring as they try to resur-

rect a squad that was 2-18overall and 1-13 in theGreater Catholic League-Coed Division.

They will be missingMaria Englert due to anACL injury, but do returnsenior center fielder Ka-tie Tobin, sophomorecatcher Raven Cox, soph-omore Cayla Haas, sopho-more Meg Tobin, sopho-more pitcher CierraSmith and sophomore in-fielder Brittany Scruggs.The Lady Cavaliers havejust two seniors and havemany freshmen and soph-omores.

“We are loaded with se-

rious athletes who are allmultiple sport players,”Thorman said. “We lookforward to shaping a teamthat reflects the fast-paced game of softball.We expect to be in greatshape by mid-season andbe capable of making adeep run in the postsea-son.”

Purcell Marian beginsthe season March 30against Chaminade Juli-enne.

The Mariemont War-riors struggled to an 0-17record last season, butthey do return six seniorsfrom last year’s team in-cluding: Alexis Gilliland,Mariana Flynn, Unique Ir-by, Michaella Fucito, Ma-riah Morrow and WhitneyCrawford-Mack.

The Walnut Hills LadyEagles struggled with an0-12 Eastern CincinnatiConference record andwere 6-22 overall. The up-side for Coach Mark Raveis the return of sevenstarters.

Junior shortstop/pitch-er Krijn Schwartz batted.600 and 47 hits, including14 doubles, 10 triples andfour home runs. Sopho-more shortstop/pitcher Iz-

zy Leisgang hit at a .372clip and had 29 baseknocks. Catcher/firstbaseman Courtney Martinhit .293, sophomore Han-nah Lewandowski hassome speed and freshmanthird baseman ReillySchmidt is slated to hitclean-up.

Schmidt takes over atthe hot corner for AshleeLarkins who graduated asa four-year starter.

“I really think we’re go-ing to be much improvedas a team both offensivelyand defensively,” Ravesaid. “While we don’t haveover-powering pitching,we have a real shot tomake some noise in theECC if we can sustaingood defense. KrijnSchwartz will return andteam with freshman Reil-ly Schmidt to provide aformidable RBI combo inthe middle of the lineup.”

Schwartz is 11hits from100 for her prep career.

Walnut Hills starts theseason with a doublehead-er against NorthwestMarch 28.

Though they’ve devel-oped a reputation in vol-leyball and basketball,Mount Notre Dame HighSchool would like to earnsome notoriety in the

spring.Coach Michelle Mee-

nach’s Cougars were fifthin the Girls GreaterCatholic League last sea-son at 3-7, but were13-11overall. From that squad,seven starters return insenior catcher/outfielder/infielder Maddie Taney,senior infielder Kate Jen-nings, senior outfielder

MeredithShaffer, ju-nior in-fielder/catcherLexi Rip-perger, ju-nior pitch-er SydneyZeuch,sophomore

infielder Macy Taney andsophomore outfielderShelby Nelson.

In addition, freshmenJoelie Zielinski, a utilityplayer, and Emma Benz, apitcher/first baseman,should make key contri-butions.

“’Joe’ (Zielinski) will bea huge addition to theteam this season,” Mee-nach said. “Whether she isin the infield or the out-field, she is a nautral. Herbat will also come inhandy at the top of theline-up.”

Ripperger and MaddieTaney were GGCL firstteam last season. Ripperg-er hit .448 and had 23steals, while Nelson tiedfor the league-lead in hit-ting as a freshman at .500(29-58).

“We have an amazingcore of players and an ad-ditional seven freshmenthat will be a huge addi-tion to our team,” Mee-nach said. “We’re very ex-cited to continue the im-provement of our pro-gram. With five seniorsthis season, it will be inter-esting to see where theytake their team their finalseason. These girls havethe will to win and theywent over and above thisoff-season to preparethemselves.”

MND starts the seasonwith a pair of gamesMarch 28 against Finney-town and Turpin.

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Withrow softball joins ECC after doing well in CMACPLAYERS TOWATCH

Krijn Schwartz, Wal-nut Hills junior: shortstop/pitcher hit .600 and hadfour home runs.

Izzy Leisgang, WalnutHills sophomore: also ashortstop/pitcher that hit.372 and had 29 hits.

Kat Jones, St. UrsulaSS: 1st Team All GGCL2014.

Meredith Weidner, St.Ursula P: 2nd Team AllGGCL 2014.

Maddie Hancock, St.Ursula 3B: 1st Team AllGGCL 2014.

Cassidy Sauter, StUrsula CF: coach JonSheehan said the speed-ster will anchor centerfield for the Bulldogs.

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St. Ursula Academy’s Maddie Hancock tried to steal second base but got tagged out by UrsulineAcademy’s Mailey Lorio.

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Sophomore Izzy Leisgang isan infielder for coach MarkRave and Walnut Hills.

LexiRipperger

EVANSTON — MoellerHigh School senior NateFowler played his lastprep basketball game atXavier University’s Cin-tas Center.

Unfortunately, it waslast season when he was ajunior.

Thanks to a preseasoninjury, the Butler commitwas only been allowed towatch from the bench thisseason as he healed. Theonly other current Cru-sader who saw the floor inlast year’s season-endingloss was reserve guardKevin Kerley.

Minus their 6-foot-9 bigman, the Crusaders man-aged a district title in Day-ton with new players toearn the return trip to Xa-vier March 18 againstSpringfield.

That’s where the Wild-cats were waiting with a 6-foot-9 behemoth of theirown.

Springfield junior Da-rius Harper blocked twoMoeller shot attempts inthe game’s final secondsand senior Anthony Free-man made a pair of keythree-pointers down the

stretch as the Wildcats de-feated the Crusaders 51-47to advance to the DivisionI regional final.

The smaller Crusadersheld Harper to sevenpoints and six rebounds,but he made his presenceknown by changing andblocking shots.

In addition to Freemangoing 4-5 from the arc for12 points, sophomore Dan-ny Davis was 3-7 for 14points.

“Gutsy performanceby our kids against a greatteam,” Springfield coachIsiah Carson said. “That’sa good program that webeat twice this year.”

The Wildcats also beatMoeller on Jan. 3, 74-72 inovertime.

In the second matchwith Springfield, thescore was tied seventimes, including 19-19 atthe half and 34-all afterthree quarters.

The lead changed 10times. Even though theWildcats jumped ahead byseven in the fourth quar-ter, the Crusaders wereable to cut it to a bucket ona Grant Pitman drive with1:37 left.

Springfield then ap-peared to be slowing it

down before senior Free-man launched a trey fromthe corner that hit the bot-tom of the net to the dis-may of the Moeller faith-ful.

Pitman again got

Moeller within two on athree-ball with :29 left.Moeller then got the ballback with 17 ticks remain-ing. Springfield’s Harperthen blocked TreyMcBride and Riley Voss

on consecutive posses-sions to eventually sealthe win.

“I’m extremely proudof this team,” Moellercoach Carl Kremer said.“Some people wrote us off

when we were 5-5. We hadto ask a lot of a lot of ourguys. We got to the final 16in the state and we reallythought we were capableof winning this game.”

Moeller was led bysophomore Voss with 12points and 11 rebounds.Senior Pitman had 11points and junior McBridehad seven points and 10 re-bounds. Moeller outre-bounded Springfield 37-29.

“It really was a proudyear for Moeller basket-ball,” Kremer said. “Thiswas the most brand newteam we ever had. Wethought Nate (Fowler)was going to be the center-piece. We had some guysthat grew up fast. RileyVoss delivered and NateGeorgeton delivered anda lot of guys delivered.We’re deeply disappoint-ed but incredibly proud. Ihope these kids realizewhat was accomplishedthis season.”

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Purcell Marian’s boysbasketball team won theDivision III districtchampionship onMarch 10 with a 68-54 winover Versailles at the Uni-versity of Dayton Arena.

Shortly before playingin the regional tourna-ment at Kettering’s TrentArena Wednesdayagainst Shroder, the Cav-aliers received word thetitle had been removedfor violating OHSAA By-law 4-7-3 that deals withplayer transfers.

OHSAA Bylaw 4-7-3states once a studentplays in a game, the stu-dent cannot transfer toanother school within a50-mile radius in the sameseason and be eligible inthat sport.

“This is a tough day forPurcell Marian, but ourmember schools expectus to uphold the bylawsthat they have voted intoplace,” OHSAA Commis-sioner Dan Ross said in apress release. “This by-law was voted into placeso that kids couldn’t startthe season at one school,and then transfer to an-other nearby school andplay in the same season. Ifa family moves more than50 miles away, they areobviously moving theirresidence for reasonssuch as a job transfer.”

The player had trans-ferred from DePaul Cris-to Rey to Purcell Marianover the holiday break,coach Scott Kerr said.The player and parentsdid not inform PurcellMarian staff that he hadplayed for DePaul CristoRey during this currentseason, Kerr said. He saidthe athlete played lessthan two minutes in theCavaliers’ 81-41 tourna-ment win againstBlanchester on March 5.

Kerr said Athletic Di-rector Kenny Pope talkedto the DePaul Cristo Reyprincipal and there wasno mention of the playerplaying for them. Popedeferred comment to Pur-cell Marian Communica-tions Director TammyReasoner.

“We assumed as atransfer that he sits outhis 11games and becomeseligible,” Kerr said.“That’s normal transferpolicy.” He said the 11games were up after Pur-cell Marian’s openingtournament win againstFelicity-Franklin. Theplaying time that oc-curred at the end of thegame against Blanches-ter was viewed as a re-ward for the player prac-ticing with the team.

DePaul Christo ReyPrincipal Andrew Farfs-ing has been out of townduring this process butDirector of Communica-tions Margee Garbsch is-sued the following state-ment:

"The student whotransferred from DePaulCristo Rey to Purcell Mar-ian was enrolled at De-Paul Cristo Rey High

School until January 26,2015. He was a member ofthe boys' basketball teamand played in the DPCRgame against Edgewoodon Friday, December 5.

When contacted byPurcell Marian about thestudent's request to trans-fer, Principal AndrewFarfsing informed Pur-cell's Athletic Directorthat the student hadplayed in one basketballgame during the 2014-15season. Principal Farfs-ing told both the studentand his father that theDPCR game could affectthe student's eligibility toplay at another highschool.

DePaul Cristo Rey haswithheld no information. "

After tournament winsagainst Badin and Ver-sailles, the OHSAA re-ceived an email pointingout the status of the play-er. He did not play in ei-ther contest, Kerr said.The OHSAA releasestates they received theinformation Tuesday,March 17.

Versailles, who lost toPurcell Marian March 10,played Shroder in a newregional semifinal gameThursday, March 19, at 9p.m. at Kettering Fair-mont’s Trent Arena.

The coach is deeplydisappointed as he feelsPurcell Marian was oper-ating with false informa-tion and acted in goodfaith. He is particularlyupset about the wholeteam being punished.

As for having the Divi-sion III district title re-moved, Kerr said his Cav-aliers are still champions.

“The state says we’re

not,” he said. “I’m not say-ing that. I know what thescoreboard said at the endof the game and that kiddidn’t play a second. Thatteam won a district cham-pionship. I was there. Iwatched it. That kid didn’tplay.”

Reasoner said theschool was trying to focuson the positive.

“Honestly, all I can sayis just how proud we areof those boys,” Reasonersaid. “I mean, when youlook at last year com-pared (eight-win team) tothis year, they came sofar. It’s just very unfortu-nate that their seasonended this way.”

“We don’t want to takeaway from the kids. Obvi-ously the kids didn’t doanything wrong,” she said"We're celebrating thegreat team we had andputting systems in placeto ensure that nothing likethis ever happens again,"Reasoner said.

Purcell Marian held aGold and White scrim-mage Friday at 5 p.m. toend their season on acourt as was originallyplanned. They posted avideo on Twitter that eve-ning on “What it means tobe a Cavalier.”

Jim Rigg, superinten-dent of Cincinnati Catho-lic Schools, said in theOHSAA release the regu-lation and penalty areclear within the OHSAAbylaws and that PurcellMarian accepts the sanc-tion.

“We deeply regret thatthis happened,” Rigg said.“Purcell Marian is an up-standing member of theOHSAA, and the basket-

ball team was having agreat season. We areworking with the schooladministration to ensurethat there is a clear under-standing of OHSAA regu-lations, with the intentthat this does not happenagain. Our athletic pro-grams promote individ-ual development, self-dis-cipline, and Catholic val-ues, and it is importantthat we follow the OHSAAregulations in achievingthis goal.”

Twitter, predictably,was abuzz Wednesdaywith comment about thestate’s ruling.

Among the classiertweets were two fromKerr wishing Shroderstars Jalen Avery and Di-tallion Battle good luck.

“@J_ABNX good luckmoving forward Jalen!You have a great team &you’ve played outstand-ing all season! Get to Co-lumbus!” Kerr tweeted atAvery, Shroder’s Kent-State-bound point guard;

and, to Battle,“@Dbatt2nd good luckmoving forward. Youguys have a great team!Go win the ring!!”

Matthew Koenig, com-missioner for the GreaterCatholic League Coed Di-vision, wished to showsupport to Purcell Mar-ian.

“People might criticizePurcell Marian for thissituation or be mad at theOHSAA for handing downthe punishment. But atthe end of the day thereare players, coaches andadministrators at PurcellMarian who are hurtingright now. And I knowthat other schools withinthe GCL will extend com-forting words of encour-agement to the Purcellfolks. We as a society arequick to judge and thereis no reason to point fin-gers at anyone.Comfortthose kids at Purcell andhelp them understandthat is a life-lesson to belearned,” he said.

Purcell disqualified from DIII tourneyIneligible playeronly played atend of one gameScott [email protected] [email protected]

at .315 and .310, with Vra-nesic leading in the powerdepartment with a pair ofhome runs.

Lefty Bennett is the topreturning pitcher withfour wins and 39 strike-outs, while Vranesic had40 strikeouts.

“Our offense looks to

be very solid with thenumber of players we arereturning,” Held said.“Our starting pitchingshould be solid as well.Our experience will bekey as a lot of current sen-iors played significant in-nings last year as juniors.”

Moeller’s roster is fer-tile with college talent.Hollander, Soth and Vra-nesic are Kent State sig-nees; Macciocchi is goingto Missouri; Montoya to

Dayton; Dockus to WrightState; Ramey to Cincinnatiand pitcher Zach Hoffmanis heading to Miami Uni-versity. Two junior pitch-ers have already commit-ted with Nick Bennett go-ing to Louisville and Cam-eron Junker to NotreDame.

The Crusaders startthe season March 28 witha doubleheader at SchulerPark against Troy andStrongsville.

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Children and familiesof all communities will getto enjoy a third season ofquality family time to-gether at The Barn in2015-2016, thanks to a gen-erous grant from the Ma-riemont PreservationFoundation.

This grant will under-write next year’s seasonof “Mariemont Preserva-tion Presents…” a pro-gram of family-friendlycultural, performing artsevents and hands-on craftactivities one Saturdaymorning a month at TheBarn, in Mariemont. TheBarn is the nickname ofthe former dairy barn inMariemont that is formal-

ly called the Woman’s ArtClub of Cincinnati Cultur-al Center.

Cincinnati Opera, Cin-cinnati Ballet, Playhousein the Park, and MadCapPuppets are just a few ofthe groups who have per-formed in the MariemontPreservation Presents se-ries. Musical workshopsand craft workshops havealso been popular addi-tions to the Saturdaymorning fun. Thanks tothe grant, the cost to at-tend each event has beenkept to a very affordableamount and families haveresponded with enthusi-asm.

This is the third year

that the MPF has awardeda grant to The Barn to un-derwrite the program. AsDick Adams, Board Mem-ber of MPF and head ofthe Grant Committee,said, “The Grant Commit-tee as well as the entireMPF Board of Trusteesbelieves this family-fo-cused program at TheBarn represents the bestof what Mariemont is allabout. Mariemont Preser-vation Foundation ispleased to award thisGrant as a footprint to thepreservation of the futureof The Village of Marie-mont.”

The Barn in Mariemont awarded grant

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Children and families of all communities will get to enjoy a third season of quality family timetogether at The Barn in 2015-2016, thanks to a grant from the Mariemont PreservationFoundation.

See BARN, Page B5

St. Vincent de PaulNorthern Kentucky andCincinnati are collaborat-ing on the second annualSt. Vincent de Paul 5KRun/Walk, which will takeplace March 28 at SawyerPoint.

All proceeds supportSt. Vincent de Paul pro-grams to help poverty byproviding emergency as-sistance throughoutGreater Cincinnati and

Northern Kentucky.The 5K Run/Walk will

start and end at the Cincin-natus statue at SawyerPoint. Runners and walk-ers will travel across thePurple People Bridge intoKentucky and throughCincinnati streets beforereturning to Sawyer Point.Awards will be given in avariety of categories. Or-ganizers expect more than750 participants.

The 5K begins with reg-istration at 7:30 a.m., andthe run/walk starts at 9a.m. Light refreshmentsand music will be offeredafter the race. Registra-tion is open atwww.SVDPcincinnati.org/5K, and is $20 for adults($30 at event). $10 for a T-shirt. For additional infor-mation, visit www.SVDPcincinnati.org/5K.

THANKS TO ROBERT V. MERZ

Participants from last year's St. Vincent de Paul 5K Run/Walk.

St. Vincent de Paul 5KRun/Walk set for March 28


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Hamilton County’sfree Yard TrimmingsDrop-off Sites will openon Saturday, March 28.

This program is forHamilton County resi-dents only. Residents whodrop-off yard trimmingsmust bring proof of resi-dency, such as a driver’slicense or utility bill.Landscapers and com-mercial establishmentsare not eligible to partici-pate in this program.

Locations: East: Bzak Landscap-

ing, 3295 Turpin Lane (offRt. 32) in Anderson Town-ship. (Also open Mondaythrough Friday from 7:30

a.m. to 5 p.m. in additionto hours listed below.)

West: Kuliga Park,6717 Bridgetown Road inGreen Township

North: Rumpke Sani-tary Landfill, 3800 Stru-ble Road (and ColerainAvenue) in ColerainTownship

Hours: All sites will beopen March 28 throughNov. 22, on Saturdays andSundays, from 11:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.

All sites closed Easter,Sunday, April 5, and on In-dependence Day, Satur-day, July 4. The East loca-tion’s (Bzak Landscaping)weekday collection will

be closed on MemorialDay, Monday, May 25, andon Labor Day, Monday,Sept. 7.

Guidelines:» Brush and tree

branches must be cut intolengths of 4 feet or lessand be no larger than 12inches in diameter.

» Brush and treebranches must be bun-dled with twine. Bundlesno heavier than 50pounds.

» Yard trimmingsmust be brought to loca-tions in containers orbags – brown paper bagspreferred.

» Containers and plas-

tic bags will be returned.» Yard trimmings in

commercial vehicles orfrom commercial estab-lishments not accepted.

» No large trailers ortrucks larger than pick-ups.

» No pallets, boards,nails, fence, or wire ac-cepted.

» No bricks, stones, orsoil accepted.

» Illegal dumping pro-hibited.

» All children muststay inside vehicles.

For more information,call the Recycling Hotlineat 946-7766, or visit hamil-toncountyrecycles.org.

Yard trimmings drop-off sites open March 28Stoll promoted atDunnhumbyUSA

DunnhumbyUSA haspromoted Mount Lookoutresident Tim Stoll to sen-ior business analyst.

Stoll will be responsi-ble for collaborating withdevelopers to ensureDunnhumby’s productsand analysis for assort-ment, pricing and promo-tion meet the needs ofDunnhumby clients. Stollpreviously served as busi-ness analyst. Stoll earneda master of business ad-ministration in financeand international busi-ness from Xavier Univer-sity.

He earned a bachelorof arts in architecturewith a focus in micro eco-nomics from Miami Uni-versity. Stoll is a memberof Toastmasters.

Vogt promoted atDunnhumbyUSA

DunnhumbyUSA haspromoted Hyde Park resi-dent Katie Vogt to seniorclient lead, Kroger-Manu-facturer Practice Team,will be responsible plan-ning and executing busi-ness strategies for Dunn-humby consumer pack-aged goods clients. Sheprovides consultativeproblem solving, identi-fies business challenges,and applies data-driveninsights to dive value forclients. Vogt previouslyserved as client lead formanufacturer practiceand associate client leadon the Kroger Team.

Vogt earned a bachelorof science in marketingand a bachelor of arts inEnglish from the Univer-sity of Dayton. She is astudent mentor at OylerPublic School and is work-ing on writing and pub-lishing a novel.

Wyant updatesSCORE onCincinnati’sEntrepreneurialEcosystem

Hyde Park residentJack Wyant, founder ofBlue Chip Venture Co., up-dated SCORE on the stateof Cincinnati’s entrepre-neurial ecosystem as thenonprofit expands its lo-cal economic develop-ment work.

SCORE also an-nounced at its Feb. 20meeting that it is provid-ing small business men-toring to clients of MOR-TAR, an Over-The-Rhineaccelerator. SCORE pro-vides small business men-toring to budding entre-preneurs and small busi-ness owners with adviceon marketing, sales, oper-ations, and finance.

Wyant told SCOREmembers that in 1992,there were only 200 peo-ple supporting entrepre-neurs locally. Today, thereare more than 4,000. Ven-ture interest in Cincinnatihas grown from five incu-bators to 15, startup busi-nesses from five to 253,and venture capital in-vested from $44 million to$500 million.

He said Cincinnati hasbecome one of the nation’stop entrepreneurial hubsdue to access to venturecapital, angel investorgroups, incubators andsupport networks includ-ing local universities, lo-cal government and or-ganizations like SCORE.

Since 1990, Blue ChipVenture Co. has investedmore than $800 million inmore than 170 early-stagecompanies nationwide.Blue Chip Venture is ac-tive with the Brandery,Hamilton County Devel-opment Company and oth-er local incubators and ac-celerators.

Hixson electsLucchetta as officer

Oakley resident JohnLucchetta has been elect-ed as an officers of the

firm byHixson’sBoard ofDirectors.

Luc-chetta is in-formationsystemsmanager atHixson. Inthis role,Lucchetta

oversees the implementa-tion and maintenance ofthe firm’s technology in-frastructure and keepsHixson apprised of up-coming changes in tech-nology and how thosechanges will impact thefirm in the future.

Zaring joinsTruePoint

Columbia Tusculumresident Donna Zaringhas joined TruePointWealth Counsel as a com-

munica-tions spe-cialist,bringingextensiveexperienceand exper-tise frompreviousroles inmarketingmanage-

ment at Fifth Third Bank,as president of her owncommunications firmserving clients such asProcter and Gamble, Kel-

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THANKS TO OAK TREE COMMUNICATION

Mariemont resident Dr. Dick Wendel of SCORE; Jim Stahly ofWest Chester, Township greater Cincinnati SCORE chairman;and Jack Wyant of Hyde Park, founder of Blue Chip VentureCo. Wyant updated SCORE recently on the state of Cincinnati'sentrepreneurial ecosystem.

See BUSINESS, Page B6

There are two Satur-day morning activitiesleft this year: April 18 -“Birdbrain”, a perfor-mance by Playhouse in the

Park Off the Hill group;May 2 - “Bi-Okoto AfricanDrumming Workshop”.

For more informationabout “Mariemont Preser-vation Presents…”www.artatthebarn.org.and follow the link to TheBarn Events.

BARNContinued from Page B4


Pat Donaldson,resident since 2009

ITNGreaterCincinnatinot only offers affordabletransportation to seniorsand adults with vision im-pairments, it can also cuttransportation costs inhalf for seniors.

According to AAA’s an-nual “Your Driving Costs”study, the 2014 averagecost of automobile owner-ship is $8,876 per year,based on an average15,000 miles driven annu-ally. The average adult be-tween the ages of 55 and64 years old drives ap-proximately 12,000 milesper year, and those 65years old and over driveless than 8,000 miles peryear.

ITNGreaterCincinnatimembers are reducingtheir overall transporta-tion budget through an in-novative “pay as you go”transportation solutionyear after year. Whowouldn’t benefit fromsaving money?

ITNGC can help olderadults slash their trans-portation budget by morethan half. ITNGC’s mostfrequent riders average275 trips per year and arepaying less than half ofthe average cost of own-ing a private automobile.

Looking at these costs an-other way, the averagecost of a ride with ITNGCis $13. At that rate $8,876would get you over 680rides or 340 round tripsper year. That is almostone round trip ride everyday of the year.

The mission of ITNGCis to provide seniors (60and older) and visuallyimpaired adults with a24/7 transportation re-source that is “arm-through-arm, door-through-door, go whereyou want to go when youwant to go.” ITNGCbreaks down the isolationthat comes when seniorssurrender their keys, andgives visually impaired

adults freedom to go be-yond bus routes at a costthey can afford with noride restrictions.

Volunteer drivers pro-vide the rides for ITNGCmaking this service com-munity supported andsustainable. All volun-teers are trained andbackground checked.This is one of the mostgratifying volunteer posi-tions you can have be-cause volunteers work di-rectly with clients.

More information onhow to become a volun-teer driver can be ob-tained on the website,www.ITNGreaterCincin-nati.org or by calling 859-441-8111 or 513-559-2200.

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Mamie Brown,Silverton, isone ofITNGreaterCincinnati'smost frequentriders. She isbeing assistedfrom the carby Cliftonresident andITNGCvolunteerdriver HarrietMoster.

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She will focus on mar-keting and corporatecommunications, commu-

nity engagement andevents, as well as support-ing internal business op-erations and helping to en-sure superior client ser-vice.

Zaring serves on theMercy Health Board ofTrustees, Duke Energy

Children’s Museum Advi-sory Board, and the Cin-cinnati Art Museum Fu-ture Founders ExecutiveCommittee. She was hon-ored in 2011 as the Womanof the Year for the Great-er Cincinnati Leukemiaand Lymphoma Society.

BUSINESS UPDATE

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Experiencethe Light andSound of God

You are invited to theCommunity HU Song

2nd Sunday, 10:00 - 10:30 amECK Worship Service

11:00 am - NoonSecond Sunday of Each MonthAnderson Center Station

7832 Five Mile RoadCincinnati, OH 45230

1-800-LOVE GODwww.Eckankar.org

Local(513) 674-7001

www.ECK-Ohio.org

ECKANKAR

First Church of Christ,Scientist,

Anderson Township7341 Beechmont Avenue

(near Five Mile Road)email:

[email protected]

christiansciencecincinnati.comSunday Service & Sunday School

10:30 a.m.Wednesday Testimonial Meeting

7:30 p.m.In Church Reading Rm/Bookstore

open after all services.Downtown Reading Rm/Bookstore

412 Vine Street, CincinnatiOpen M-F 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

First Church of Christ, Scientist3035 Erie Ave 871-0245Sunday Service and Sunday

School 10:30amWednesday Testimonial Meeting

7:30pmReading Room 3035 Erie Ave

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

CALVARY ALLIANCECHURCH

Senior Pastor, Rev. Dave Robinette986 Nordyke Road - 45255

(Cherry Grove turn off Beechmontat Beechmont Toyota)

Worship Service, Sunday 10:45 amClasses For All Ages, Sunday 9:15 amPrayer Service Wednesday, 6:45 pm

CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY

Hyde Park Baptist ChurchMichigan & Erie Ave

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

Sunday School: 9:45amWednesday Bible Study: 7:00pmwww.hydeparkbaptistchurch.org

BAPTIST

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142

www.cos-umc.orgTraditional Worship8:20am & 11:00am

Contemporary Worship 9:40amSunday School (All ages)

9:40 & 11amNursery Care Provided

Reverend Jennifer Lucas,Senior Pastor

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

TRADITIONAL WORSHIPSunday 8:30 & 11 am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPSunday 9:30 & 11 am

UNITED METHODIST

Equipping Service:4:30 p.m. Sat. & 8:50 a.m. Sun.

Exploring Service:10:00 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. Sun.Birth thru high school programs

3950 Newtown RoadCincinnati, OH 45244

513 272-5800www.horizoncc.com

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

3850 E. Galbraith,Deer Park

Next to DillonvaleShopping Ctr

www.TrinityCincinnati.org791-7631

Worship Service - 10:00AMSunday School - 10:15AM

PastorCathy Kaminski

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Active Youth • Outreach • Fellowship

Music Ministries • Bible Studies

Ark of Learning

Preschool and Child CareAges 3 through 12

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp.513-231-4301

Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:15 AM withChildrens Ministry & Nursery

PASTOR MARIE SMITHwww.cloughchurch.org

Come, connect, grow & serve

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

SundaySchool9:30 a.m.

Infant through12th grade

Childcare11:00 a.m.

Infant throughKindergarten

MADEIRA-SILVERWOODPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8000 Miami Ave. 513-791-4470www.madeirachurch.org

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

11:00 am - Traditional Service

PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.11020 S. Lebanon Road.

683-1556www.golovelive.com

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

~ Solid Bible Teaching ~6800 School StreetNewtown, OH 45244

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

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

Vibrant Teen and Children’s MinistriesSunday Worship 10:30 am

All ages Sunday School 9:30 amWed. Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm

Wed. Worship/Bible Study 6:45 pmAll are Welcome!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

A rundown of local Easter egghunts:

» An Oakley Easter egg huntwill be from 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, March 28, at theOakley Recreation Center, 3882Paxton Ave.

A visit by the Easter bunny isplanned.

For information, call 321-9320.» Mount Washington Baptist

Church annual Easter egg hunt is11 a.m., March 28. This eventincludes an egg hunt and prizes,face-painting, crafts, cookiedecorating, lunch and more.Children up to age 12 and theirfamilies are invited.

The church is at 2021 SuttonAvenue, Mount Washington;231-4445; www.mwbcares.net.

» Hamer Lodge, 270 E. MainSt. in Owensville, will host anEaster egg hunt at 2 p.m. Sun-day, March 29.

The hunt is for children 10 andyounger.

For information, contact:

Theresa, 513-562-7408» Anderson American Legion

Post 318 will host its annualEaster egg hunt at noon Sat-urday, April 4, at Turpin HighSchool, Bartels Road. The event isprovided free for children 10 andyounger from Anderson Town-ship. Participants will be dividedinto various age groups toensure the children’s safety intheir hunt for the plentiful candyfilled eggs. Some of the plasticeggs will also contain winningnumbers that will be redeemablefor special Easter surprises thatare provided by the Legion Post.

» The annual communityEaster Egg hunt at First BaptistChurch of Anderson Hills is 1-3p.m. Saturday, April 4. Enjoy theegg hunt, carnival games, snacksand prizes. The event is for ages3 through 12. The church is at1674 Eight Mile Road, AndersonTownship; 474-2441;[email protected] [email protected]

EASTER EGG HUNTS

Anderson HillsUnited MethodistChurchAnderson Hills United MethodistChurch has made it their missionfor the past 31 years to helpfamilies in need through Project5000. Now through Palm Sun-day, AHUMC is planning to fill1,200 boxes with food for areapantries. Each box of food feedsa family of four for two days.Those who attend AndersonHills take boxes and a foodshopping list to fill the boxes.The food will be delivered toInterParish Ministry, SEM, YMCABatavia, Mercy Clermont Out-reach, McCauley Health Centerand Vinton County Care Out-reach.

AHUMC also partners withKroger at Anderson TowneCenter. This month, Krogeremployees donated their timeto fill 700 boxes that customerscan buy for about $25 each. Thefood is then delivered toAHUMC and onto the pantries.

Senior Pastor Mark Rowland saysthis year AHUMC is focused onbeing “The Church on theMove” and doing even more inthe community. Sunday, March22, after worship, Anderson Hillsattenders will fan out into thecommunity doing service pro-jects. For more information, visitthe church website.

Traditional worship is 8:30 a.m.and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.Contemporary services are 9:30a.m. and 11 a.m. Family andstudent ministry programs areat 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

First Baptist Churchof Anderson Hills“Then Came the Morning,” anEaster musical celebrating thehope that was brought to us asJesus rose to life on that glori-ous Easter morning long ago,will be presented at 11 a.m.Sunday, March 29.

The annual community EasterEgg hunt is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, April 4. The event isfor ages 3 through 12.

The church is at 1674 Eight MileRoad, Anderson Township;474-2441; [email protected] [email protected]

Hyde ParkCommunity UnitedMethodist ChurchThe Hyde Park CommunityUnited Methodist ChurchCathedral Choir and the Arm-strong Chapel United MethodistChurch Chancel Choir will join inpresenting the Mozart “Requi-em” as part of Holy Week at7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, atHyde Park Community UnitedMethodist Church, Observatoryand Grace avenues.

The concert is free and open tothe public.

Neal Hamlin, Hyde Park Commu-nity UMC’s director of music andchoirmaster, will conduct the70-voice chorus and 22-pieceorchestra of professional mu-sicians. Featured soloists includeCaitlin Lynch, soprano, AllisonWatson, mezzo-soprano, PedroAndre, Arroyo Ojeda, tenor, andNorman Garrett, bass-baritone.

The Mozart “Requiem” is amongthe most revered of all choralmasterworks in the repertoire,and is entirely appropriate for

presentation in Holy Week. Itwas last performed at Hyde ParkCommunity UMC in 2001,immediately following thetragic events of Sept. 11 inmemory of those who perished.

Mount WashingtonBaptist ChurchMount Washington BaptistChurch Annual Easter Egg Huntis 11 a.m., March 28. This annualevent includes an egg hunt andprizes, face-painting, crafts,cookie decorating, lunch andmore. Children up to age 12 andtheir families are invited.

The church is at 2021 SuttonAvenue, Mount Washington;231-4445; www.mwbcares.net.

Mount WashingtonPresbyterian ChurchAll are welcome Sunday morn-ings at 9:30 for Sunday Schooland blended worship and at 11a.m. for traditional worship.

The church’s focus is on areahunger needs and we providefood and volunteer time togroups including the SEMPantry, the Batavia YWCAPantry, Tender Mercies, theDrop Inn Center and similarorganizations throughout theyear.

The church is offering services forPalm Sunday March 29, MaundyThursday April 2, Good FridayApril 3 and Easter Services April5.

The church is at 6474 BeechmontAve., Mount Washington;231-2650;www.mwpc-church.org.

Mount WashingtonUnited MethodistChurchOn the second Saturday of everymonth, the community is invitedto a free dinner from 5:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. at the church.

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

SonRise ChurchSonRise Church is announcingthe launch of a CelebrateRecovery ministry group. Cele-brate Recovery is a Christ-centered program based on theBeatitudes addressing many oflife’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.

The church is at 8136 WoosterPike; 576-6000.

Village Church ofMariemontThe church has a traditionalchurch service at 10 a.m. Sun-days, accompanied by Sundayschool.

The church is at the corner ofOak and Maple streets, Marie-mont; villagechurchof marie-mont.org.

Zion LutheranChurch of the RisenSaviorWorship services are Traditionalat 8:30 a.m., contemporary at 11a.m. and Christian education at9:45 a.m. (adults, youth andchildren) each Sunday.

Come for a Lenten simple supperand service at 6 p.m. March 25.

The church is at 1175 Birney Lane,Anderson Township; 231-2253.

About religionReligion news is published at nocharge on a space-availablebasis. E-mail announcements to

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Hamilton County Re-cycling and Solid WasteDistrict (District) PolicyCommittee is seeking ahigh school student (ju-nior or senior) to join thecommittee. This is a non-voting position that al-lows the student to learnmore about local environ-mental issues and how agovernment agency oper-ates.

Prospective studentsare required to completean application, provide aletter of recommenda-

tion, and secure both pa-rental/guardian and prin-cipal permission to par-ticipate. The student’sterm begins in July withsix bi-monthly meetings,concluding in May 2016.Application form is avail-able at HamiltonCounty-Recycles .org; applica-tions due Friday, April 3.

The Policy Committeeconsists of four perma-nent members, one non-voting member and threeadditional representa-tives. Policy Committee

responsibilities includereviewing and providingguidance on programs,reviewing and approvingannual budgets, writingand implementing a 15-year solid waste manage-ment plan, and makingrecommendations to theHamilton County Boardof County Commission-ers on solid waste man-agement policies. All Pol-icy Committee memberpositions are unpaid as isthe student representa-tive position.

The Hamilton CountyRecycling and SolidWaste District providesrecycling and waste re-duction assistance to res-idents, communities,schools and businesses inHamilton County, Ohio.

For more information,please call the RecyclingHotline at 946-7766, visitHamiltonCountyRecy-cles. org, or interact withus on Twitter (@HamCo-Recycling) and Facebook(Facebook.com/Hamil-tonCountyRecycling).

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2324 Madison Road: U.S. BankNA to Heubi, Elizabeth;$59,864.

2380 Madison Road: Barton,Marilyn J. to Rack, Timothy D.& Kimberly; $87,500.

1332 Michigan Ave.: Niehoff,Peter W. to Linz, Nicholas &Brooke; $411,000.

3519 Saybrook Ave.: Liegel,Mark R. & Janet J. to Haines,Eric V. & Elisabeth Anne;$285,000.

FAIRFAX6305 Bedford Ave.: Teeters,Harvey to Teeters, Herman D.;$80,000.

HYDE PARK2505 Downing Drive: Fouad,Omar A. to Britton, WarnerHunt & Debora CatherineMyles; $212,900.

3656 Herschel Ave.: Kelly, ElvaA. Tr. to Kohls, Richard F. &Patricia L.; $258,000.

3661 Herschel Ave.: Maeder,Michael C. to Kirkwood, Wil-liam E. & Kathleen A.; $310,000.

MADISONVILLE5809 Adelphi St.: RVFM 11 SeriesLLC to Jacob Ben ShoushanLLC; $24,117.

6833 East Fork Road: LakesideReo Ventures LLC to Frakes,Kenneth K.; $3,000.

4804 Glenshade Ave.: Moehring,John to Jones, John Tr.;$28,000.

4341 Normandy Ave.: FederalNational Mortgage Associationto Smith, Candace; $15,000.

6633 Roe St.: Cornelius, Christo-pher Z. & Alisa L. to Tallant,Alicia A. & Chenney Chen;

$127,400.

MARIEMONTAddress not available: NapNolen Park LLC to Wright,Trevor S. Tr. & Karen L. Tr.;$675,000.

MOUNT LOOKOUT1143 Halpin Ave.: Van Pelt,James C. & Nancy A. to Evans,Stephene L.; $312,000.

3262 Linwood Ave.: GielasProperties LLC to Gardner,

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CINCINNATI DISTRICT 2Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacing4100 block of Watterson St.,March 4.

Aggravated robbery4400 block of Red Bank Express-way, March 2.

Burglary3200 block of Brotherton Road,March 3.

3900 block of Feemster St.,

March 3.6700 block of Bramble Ave.,March 4.

Criminaldamaging/endangering3300 block of Claramont Ave.,March 2.

Rape3500 block of Brotherton Road,March 5.

Theft0 block of Arcadia Place, March4.

1200 block of Corbett St., March3.

2300 block of Madison Road,March 4.

3500 block of Saybrook Ave.,March 5.

3600 block of Edwards Road,March 7.

3700 block of Paxton Ave.,March 3.

3800 block of Paxton Ave.,March 6.

4000 block of Rosslyn Drive,

March 6.4100 block of Paxton WoodsLane, March 4.

4700 block of Marburg Ave.,March 3.

5000 block of Madison Road,March 4.

5200 block of Stewart Ave.,March 3.

800 block of Delaware RidgeLane, March 6.

Violate protection order/consentagreement

4400 block of Lucerne Ave.,March 2.

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigationsAssaultReported on 5600 block of ViewPointe, Feb. 26.

DomesticReported on Cambridge, Feb.24.

TheftBirdbath valued at $95 removed5800 block of Euclid Road, Feb.25.

Hubcaps valued at $250 re-moved from 5600 block ofViewpointe, Feb. 26.

Tablet valued at $1,500 removedfrom 5400 block of Ridge Ave.,March 1.

FAIRFAXIncidents/investigationsTheftTablet taken out of cart atWalmart at 4000 block of RedBank Road, March 1.

Attempt to take TV from Wal-mart; $1,398 at 4000 block ofRed Bank Road, March 2.

TV taken from Walmart; $1,298at 4000 block of Red BankRoad, March 3.

Flash light, etc. taken fromWalmart; $83 at 4000 block ofRed Bank Road, March 3.

Merchandise taken from Wal-mart; $144 at 4000 block of Red

Bank Road, March 4.Purse taken from shopping cartat Walmart at 4000 block ofRed Bank Road, March 6.

MARIEMONTIncidents/investigationsDrug paraphernaliaPipe found in vehicle duringtraffic stop at area of MiamiRoad near Rowan Hills, Feb. 10.

TERRACE PARKIncidents/investigationsAnimal complaintSick raccoon located at block 10of Oxford, March 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: » Cincinnati, District 2, 979-4440» Columbia Township, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,683-3444» Fairfax, 271-7250» Mariemont, 271-4089» Terrace Park, 831-2137 or 825-2280.

ABOUT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERSInformation is provided as a public service by the office

of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhooddesignations are approximate.

Kenneth E.; $145,000.653 Stanley Ave.: 719 WakefieldProperties LLC to Chapel, BarrettL. & Emily C.; $542,405.

2920 Utopia Place: Mulcahy, JodiR. to Keating, Brian P.; $214,000.

1224 Halpin Ave.: Tollefson, TedR. & Veronica L. to Martesen,Nicole & Jens; $325,000.

3207 Hardisty Ave.: Cooper,Daniel C. to Maher, Charles III;

$282,500.1125 Inglenook Place: Placke,Elizabeth A. & Dustin A. toMiller, Ian R. & Anna D.;$425,000.

3550 McGuffey Ave.: Allen,James N. Jr. to Monteith Proper-ties, LLC; $360,000.

1209 Tannehill Lane: TannehillLLC to Neilsen, Jonathan C. &Jessica R.; $200,000.

1211 Tannehill Lane: TannehillLLC to Nielsen, Andrew C. &

Brittany M.; $200,000.1213 Tannehill Lane: TannehillLLC to Olinger, Jacklyn Tr.;$200,000.

OAKLEY3448 Club Crest Ave.: Hamad,Georgie to Hamad, Fredrick J. &Jill; $114,000.

2708 Markbreit Ave.: Rodriguez,Brad J. to Doble, Daniel & Molly;$219,000.

2721 Markbreit Ave.: Larson,Craig R. to Vice, Stephen D.;$120,000.

2711 Arbor Ave.: Ehteshami,Darius to Torok, Jamie L. &Matthew B. Miller; $192,900.

3943 Marburg Ave.: Seyfried, EricB. & Hayley N. Wardlow toRyan, James J.; $333,000.

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