WESTWOOD - Another option of where to buy a morning snack and cup of coffee should soon be available.
Crews
are moving right along with the construction of a new Dunkin' Donuts
store at the intersection of Glenway Avenue and Werk Road, on the site
once occupied by a Shell gas station.
"We are very enthusiastic about the Dunkin' Donuts," said Westwood Civic Association president Jim McNulty.
"I
would say you would be very hard pressed to find someone who doesn't
like it. The benefit of having that store there is great."
He
said when representatives from the restaurant chain asked the civic
association for its support in their request for some minor variances
on the property, association members were pleased to endorse the
request.
Residents are encouraged by the progress being made in
the neighborhood's business districts, McNulty said. First, Target
announced plans to build a brand new store at the Western Hills Plaza,
and now Dunkin' Donuts is constructing a new business right across the
corner, he said.
"Things are really shaping up on that Glenway corridor," he said.
"As soon as we fill up Glenway Avenue we're going to start working on Harrison Avenue."
McNulty
said there are several locations along Harrison Avenue that would be
great for new businesses, particularly the vacant lot where Habig's
restaurant once stood. He said that site is ready for new development
right now.
This isn't the first time Bradley Glatthaar and Tom Anevski have
suited up in helmet and pads at Paul Brown Stadium. The former Elder
Panthers used the Bengals' home as a steppingstone to the school's
first football state championship in 2002.
"It was crazy back then when we played here in the playoffs," Anevski said of his senior season.
Anevski
blocked on an offensive line that opened enough holes to help Glatthaar
rush for 24 times for 80 yards and a touchdown in Elder's 31-3 regional
semifinal win against Huber Heights Wayne.
Now the duo hopes to earn their stripes here.
Both
participated in the Bengals rookie minicamp May 2-4 at Paul Brown
Stadium. Glatthaar signed as a college free agent out of the University
of Cincinnati after the NFL Draft, while Anevski - a guard at Boston
College - was invited to tryout.
"I didn't get drafted but the
Bengals called me up to tryout based on what I did at Boston College,"
Anevski said. "I'm pumped at the chance to go with the big boys."
"It's not new being here, but it is exciting," Glatthaar said. "I've always dreamed of being here and now it is a reality."
The
5-foot-11, 245-pound Glatthaar is slated to be a fullback for the
Bengals. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Anevski hopes to add depth to the
offensive line.
The immediate goal for both is to take it day by day and make the next cut.
"I'm busting my butt on every play to make sure the coaches know my name by the end of the day," Anevski said.
Mercy HealthPlex-Western Hills will host weekly karate classes
Saturdays, April 12-May 17. Little Ninjas for 4-7 year olds from 11:45
a.m.-12:15 p.m. is $51.50 for members, $63 for non-members. Kidsfit
Karate for 8-12 year olds from 12:20-1:05 p.m. is $55.50 for members,
$67 for non-members. to register or for more information, call 389-5600
or 389-5982, or e-mail pmurig@health-partners.org.
THREE RIVERS SOCCER
Three Rivers Soccer will register boys and girls ages 4-17 for the
fall season from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 19, at the Miami Township
Community Center on Shady Lane. Applications also are available at www.threeriversathleticassociation.org. or by calling Jerry Weimer at 941-7025.
INDOOR SOCCER
Indoor soccer leagues are forming at the Western Sports Mall for the
spring session. Plays begins the week of April 14. For more
information, call 451-4900 or visit www.westernsportsmall.net.
PAINTBALL
The South West Ohio Paintball Players Summer League begins play May
4 at Harrison Paintball fields. A captains' meeting is 3 p.m. Sunday,
April 20, at the field shelter. This will be a five-man league. For
more information, visit www.swopppaintball.com.
SOCCER CAMP
The Wooster Girls Soccer Camp, a residential, girls-only soccer
camp, at The College of Wooster is accepting registrations for its June
15-June 18 and July 6-July 9 sessions. Group discounts are available.
For more information, visit www.woostersoccercamp.com.
ADULT SOFTBALL
The Taylor Creek Youth Organization has openings for Friday night
adult softball at Farwick Fields. Cost is $475 for men's leagues, $275
for women's. For more information, call Rick Foster at 385-8374.
BOYS SOCCER
Cincinnati West Soccer Club has one or two openings for a
third-grade boys team. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays and games
are noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The team is competitive but instructional.
For more information, contact Bill Moore at bmoore12@gmail.com or 317-4600.
CINCINNATI BLAST
The Cincinnati Blast boys U-15 high school baseball team is looking
for pitchers to join its starting rotation. Schedule is 30-35 regular
season games with season-end tournament potential. The team plays in
the Division I Knothole A2 Southwest regional area. For more
information, call Keith Watters at 245-0754 or Chris Licht at 385-1163.
Regarding Withrow's Yancy Gates and the all-star basketball circuit:
Gates
is scheduled to play in the adidas Derby Festival Basketball Classic on
Saturday, April 19 (7 p.m.) at Freedom Hall in Louisville.
That
is Gates' one all-star commitment, for now. The UC-bound Gates on
Wednesday was named to the Parade All-America fourth team. His other
honors include Ohio AP Division I state player of the year.
