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Julia Smith is a force to bereckoned with when it comes tohelping families with AutismSpectrum Disorders.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the char-ity she and her husband GregSmith founded, Families withASD, will hold a fundraiserwalk from noon to 4 p.m. atAmelia Elementary School.

“Our group hopes to raise alot of money on Saturday, Dec. 5because we are trying to raisemoney for the Luke GregoryCenter,” Julia Smith said. “Fam-ilies with ASD has been around10 years. We started it becauseof Luke.”

Luke is their son, Luke Greg-ory Smith. He has autism. Thediagnosis came at age 3. He andthe family did well for a while.Then, at the beginning of third-grade, at about8-years-old, a

nervous tic revealed itself. ByOctober he began hurting him-self. November brought his

first seizures. In DecemberLuke became violent for thefirst time.

“He used to be so loving andsweet, like he is now,” said

Smith, who wondered what todo.

“It got real dark there for awhile,” added his dad, Greg.

Julia realized very quickly

that doctors and the hospital didnot have the resources neededfor an autistic individual. There

Local autism group seeks to create adult autism centerChuck Gibsonclermont@communitypress.com JOIN THE FORCE FOR

AUTISM FAMILY FUNMOVIE WALK

Place: Amelia ElementarySchool, 5 E. Main St., Amelia.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5.Time: Noon - 4 p.m.What: Indoor walk, movie,

raffle, bake sale and more fam-ily fun.

Pre-register: $15 walk/movie/family fun - $30 includes EventForce for Autism t-shirt.

At the door: $20 walk/movie/family fun - Children under 5free.

Register and more informa-tion at: www.familieswithas-d.org.

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Julia, Luke Gregory, and Greg Smith enjoy a laugh while talking about the upcoming Join The Force for Autismfundraiser event at Amelia Elementary School Saturday, Dec. 5.

See AUTISM, Page 2A

Milford turnedinto a Christmastown of Victo-rian carolers,horse and car-riage rides andgaily decoratedgift shops dur-ing HometownHolidays alongMain Street theweekend afterThanksgiving.

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Chloe (left) and Zoe Land of Goshen Township tell the Clauses what they'd like to find under the Christmas tree.Santa and the missus were at Kirk & Company Jewelers during Hometown Holidays along Main Street in Milfordthe weekend after Thanksgiving.

ChristmasmagictransformsMilford

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Shoppers have two floors tobrowse through at Gardenia Garden& Home Decor during HometownHolidays along Main Street inMilford the weekend afterThanksgiving.

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Clermont CountyCommissioners ap-proved a 2016 generalfund operating budgetof $53.2 million, an in-crease over 2015’s $50.9million budget.

The general fund isthe largest discretion-ary source of funds inthe county, and fi-nances 20 of 21 electedoffices in ClermontCounty. (The Engi-neer’s Office is fundedthrough state gasolinetaxes and driver licensefees.)

Sales tax, which pro-vides almost 50 percentof general fund reve-nue, has continued to in-crease, according to Su-kie Scheetz, director ofthe Office of Manage-ment and Budget. Infact, the county expectsits 2016 revenues to fi-nally be above 2007,when operating reve-nue peaked at $53.3 mil-

lion, before the slide intorecession began.

The county will in-crease its reserves in2016, to protect against in-creasing volatility in rev-enue sources, Scheetzsaid.

“We typically hold 25percent of revenues in re-serve, or three months ofoperating expenses,” shesaid. She recommended,and commissioners ap-proved, changing that to33 percent, enough to cov-er four months of operat-ing expenses.

Commissioners out-lined some priorities forthe 2016 budget, which in-clude:

» restoration of twosheriff deputy positions;

» restoration of abuilding inspector posi-tion;

» a full year of fundingfor 50 additional bedsadded in 2015 at the coun-ty jail;

» salary increasesfor county employeesaveraging 2.85 per-cent.

Commissioners ex-pressed confidence inthe 2016 budget.

“We’re pleased tosee sales tax revenuecontinue to gain,” saidCommission Presi-dent Ed Humphrey-said. “As new retailopens in ClermontCounty, we hope to seethat trend continue.”

“Although we arein a better positionthan we were a fewyears ago, it makessense to bolster ourreserves,” Commis-sioner Bob Proudsaid. “Our residentsexpect us to be pru-dent in budgeting, andthis extra cushion willbe good to have whenthe economy turnsdown again.”

“This budget al-lows us to continue tolive within our means,but still target certainpriorities for Cler-mont County,” Com-missioner David Ui-ble said. “We’repleased to be able torestore certain posi-tions that have beenvacant for a while.”

Commissioners approve$53.2M general fund budget

are simply too many fam-ilies in need. She teachesin Amelia schools andreached out to find otherssimilar to them. They heldthe first meeting with sev-en families in March 2005.

“It was so nice to beable to talk with somebodyelse who lived it,” she said.

Soon they were meet-ing monthly. More andmore families came. Itgrew and grew and theSmiths were paying foreverything out of theirown pocket. Julia decidedto have a Halloween partybecause autistic kids nev-er get invited to one.

“We always wanted toinclude the family,” Gregsaid. “We say bring thefamily, everyone is ac-cepting.”

Response was huge forthe Halloween party. Theyhad 75 families and morethan 100 people in theirhumble tri-level home.They could not keep pay-ing for everything. Notwanting to turn peopleaway or charge them, theyformed the 501c3 charityin February 2006. Fam-ilies with ASD held a littleinformation session forthe public in September.

“We had over 75 tablesand over 2,500 peoplecame to this expo,” Smithsaid. “This is all volun-teers. None of us are paid.We’re all parents.”

That first expo was inthe Anderson Hill UnitedMethodist Church 10years ago. It moved toLive Oaks, outgrew thatvenue and moved to Shar-onville Convention Cen-ter, where they will holdtheir 10th anniversary ex-po in 2016. The eventraises money for Familieswith ASD. The group or-ganizes other annualevents. They have autismfriendly Easter so theycan see the Easter Bunnywithout the anxiety of ameltdown in the mall.They have Bingo taconight, free Friday nightblitz movies; normal so-cial activity in which au-tistic families cannot nor-mally participate.

“We plan for the worstand pray for the best,”Smith said. “You just nev-er know. You have to thinkabout what could happenif you’re at the movie thea-ter.”

A “meltdown” couldhappen. That can meanproperty damaged, physi-cal injury, and could evenrequire police and emer-gency aid assistance. Juliaonly had to make that callonce. Luke was not him-self; he’s like the Hulk,three times his normalstrength. She feared po-lice would come in “gunsblazing.” She’s mostthankful they didn’t.

They had a center, akind of home, for the Fam-ilies with ASD on MeijerDrive in Milford for abouteight years. The center

had autism information,supplies, and was simply asafe environment for au-tism families to go, notworry, and be themselves.It closed. There is no stateor federal funding, onlydonations. With the centerclosed, they’ve had nohome base this past year.They could not pay rentand save money to expandat the same time.

“All our kids are grow-ing,” she said. “They areall becoming adults withautism.”

Many of the familieshave been in the group for10 years. Their childrenare all 10 years older. Lukeis 20; he’ll be 21 in June2016. They age out ofschool at 22. With no realautism program in Cincin-nati at this time, there isno place for them to go.The center in Milford waslike a house, not like a hos-pital. The group wants aplace with a full kitchen,to teach useful life skills,and a gym where theywon’t be turned away atthe door.

“We would like to buy aplace that will go past us,”Smith said. “Once we’regone, it will continue.We’d love to find an oldchurch that has a gym, andall that in there.”

Luke has worked atChick-Fil-A and currentlyworks at City Barbecueand cleans the churchthey attend. He is a huge“Star Wars” fan and lovesto create his own greetingcards to send to friendsand family. He is thatsweet loving young manhis mom mentioned. Theywon’t quit serving theyoung people, but theyneed a place where adultslike Luke will feel wel-come. The goal is to makethem as independent asthey can be.

“It has helped us to talkto other families,” GregSmith said. “We’ve beenable to share tips with oth-ers.”

The fundraiser walkSaturday, Dec. 5, at Ame-lia Elementary School willhave a “Star Wars” theme.They’ll show a “StarWars” movie. “Star Wars”characters from the 501stOhio Garrison will be onhand to entertain, andthere will be a bake sale.Funds from the walk willsupport ongoing activitiesand the Luke GregoryCenter for autism.

AutismContinued from Page 1A

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Collecting money tohelp provide food andgifts for the community’sfamilies in need is the goalof the Bethel AmericanLegion Post No. 406 whenmembers hit the streetsDec. 5 asking for dona-tions.

“We’ve been doing thisfor over 60 years so we getquite a few repeat call-ers,” Post CommanderMark Nickell said. “We’llactually ask for donationsand we’ll stand out in thestreet and collect money.”

Post members are ex-pected to be located nearFrisch’s, 551 W. Plane St..Last year, Nickell said thePost raised about $13,000.

As many as 80 familieswill be helped by this ef-fort. Depending on howmuch money is raised, aportion is used to buy foodfor the families and therest used to buy gifts forthe children, he said.

The families receivepotatoes, ham, butter,milk, sugar, flour andsome canned goods col-lected by students at theBethel-Tate Local SchoolDistrict. High Schoolmembers help to buysome of the gifts and thelocal Dollar Store alsohelps. The legion used tobuy some of the groceries

from the Bethel IGA.Since that’s closed, the Fe-licity IGA is working withthe legion.

“They actually gave usa better price than wewere getting from the Be-thel IGA,” he said.

In addition to the mon-ey collected through thestreet campaign, Nickellsaid the legion also re-ceives donations. BelcanCorp. donated $1,000, hesaid. The Bethel Lodge do-nated $200 this year. Oneyear a school teacherdropped off a check for$100.

Some of the familieswho receive the food andgifts from the Legion arereferred by the schools.Others contact the legiondirectly. The Legion usesa screening process toidentify families thatqualify for the help.

Nickell expressed hisgratitude to the communi-ty for its support and tomembers of the legionpost, Auxiliary (Ladies)members and sons of theAmerican Legion mem-bers for their devotedcommitment. It is this de-dication, he said, thatearned the post the Aboveand Beyond Award fromthe Bethel Business Asso-ciation, the Village of Be-thel and both the OhioHouse of Representativesand the Ohio Senate.

Bethel American Legion program helps families in need for ChristmasSheila A. Vilvenssvilvens@communitypress.com

THANKS TO MARK NICKELL

Some members of the Bethel American Legion Post enjoyed the Veterans Day ceremony at the William Bick Primary School inBethel. Shown are (from left): Mark Nickell, Dwight (Butch) Loudon, John Wass, Gerald Barrett, Harold (Red) Meadors, GaryCanter, Terry Adams, Richard Hill and Jerry Stevens.

THANKS TO MARK NICKELL

Belcan Corp. representative Mark Bretland presents a $1,000check to Bethel American Legion Post Commander MarkNickell to help support the legion's needy families Christmasfund.

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A local agency onceagain hopes to makes theholidays brighter for areachildren.

Clermont County Chil-dren’s Protective Ser-vices is coordinating theCommunity Toy Chest in

which gifts and otheritems are given to chil-dren who are in fosterhomes or helped by thedepartment in some way.

The donated items aredelivered to the caretak-er’s homes for the chil-dren to open on Christ-mas.

Sanna Gast, an admin-

istrative supervisor forChildren’s Protective Ser-vices, said 350 childrenwere helped last year.

Gast said the donationof new toys is encour-aged.

“This is the time ofyear we can make a mag-ical day,” she said.

Children who are

helped range in age fromtoddler to age 18.

Donations for teensare also welcomed, Gastsaid. These items couldinclude electronic de-vices, care packages oreven bath products.

Although many of thesponsors are individuals,area churches and otherorganizations often helpout as well.

Gast said people havebeen creative in the pastdropping off items rang-ing from homemadestockings filled withgoodies to homemadequilts.

Monetary donations,new coats, wrapping ma-terials and bows are alsoaccepted.

There is no limitplaced on the amount ofitems donated or the cost.

Individuals can chooseto sponsor a specific childor siblings.

Gast can provide theage, size and specificitems the child wants.

Typically a number isthen assigned for identifi-cation along with thechild’s first name.

Gast said it is not un-common for those send-ing gifts to receive athank-you note from thechild or children beinghelped.

Items can be dropped

off at Children’s Protec-tive Services, 2400 Cler-mont Center Drive, be-tween 8 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.Monday through Friday.

Gast said ProtectiveServices hopes to receivemost of the donations byearly December, but do-nations will continue to beaccepted until mid-De-cember.

For information, call732-7173.

Clermont County agency ready to play SantaForrest Sellersfsellers@communitypress.com HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS

In addition to new toys, Clermont County Children’sProtective Services will also be accepting the donation ofholiday food baskets for the holidays.

Food basket items can include stuffing mix, cans of sweetpotatoes, canned vegetables, biscuit or bread mix, cranber-ry sauce, dessert items, gravy mix or a jar of gravy, boxes orcans of potatoes and other non-perishables.

Food baskets can be dropped off at Children’s ProtectiveServices, 2400 Clermont Center Drive, between 8 a.m. and4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For information, call 732-7173.

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Sanna Gast, administrative supervisor for Clermont County Children's Protective Services,stands with toys that have been donated for children in the department's care. New toys arecurrently being accepted for Christmas delivery.

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Last August, EagleScout candidate SayreStejbach of Boy ScoutTroop No. 55 researchedand installed four floatingwetlands into the smallquarter-acre pond behindthe Grailville Hub.

The wetlands (matswith plants) were de-signed to help the pondcome back to life, using anatural method to clear upthe water - following thesame science behindGrailville’s first of itskind Constructed Wet-lands.

The plants are insertedinto the mats, grow rootsystems which “float” inthe pond, which act as fil-ters. These “filters” useconversion to help reduce

the nitrogen and phospho-rus levels and replenishthe water with oxygen.

The Grailville pondwetlands - four in total -held a total of 200 plants:soft rush, arrow head andred top grass.

The floating wetlandswere removed from thepond in November for thewinter.

Plants were ordered -bulrush, grasses, wildrice - to replace those thatdid not survive the winterand the mats were rein-stalled in June by Stej-bach and Austin McMa-hon.

Each Friday until No-vember and again start-ing in March, water sam-ples were taken and test-

ed for nitrate/nitrites,complex pH, phosphatesand ammonia.

After as a little as twoweeks, it was obvious theeffect the floating wet-lands had on the water, butmore needed to be done.

A large part of the pondquality problem is the“muck” sitting on the bot-tom of the pond as deadplants sink and layer uponlayer builds up.

To combat this, Grail-ville decided to try a Bio-sphere Pro, laughingly re-ferred to as a “bottom nib-bler.” These nibblers arefilled with beneficial bac-teria and are designed toroll around the pond floor“eating” the muck.

“The bacteria break or-ganic matter into CO2,water, simple sugars andinorganics,” supplierKLM Solutions said. “Thesimple sugars are then afuel for more bacteria tomultiply and consume.Bacteria use simple sug-ars, ammonia, phosphatesand numerous micronu-trients in their growth andmetabolism, so you wouldsee those things reduced.”

One of the main pillarsof the Grail’s mission atGrailville is to foster andadvance environmental

sustainability. Of Grail-ville’s 315 acres, 162 arecertified organic eachyear and in fact weresome of the first to be cer-tified in Ohio.

So it was importantthat Grailville’s solutionsto the pond problem arenatural and not harmful tothe environment.

According to KLM So-

lutions, “The formula-tions we use in ponds con-tain no chemicals. Thebacteria are cultivatedfrom naturally occurringstrains and generallywon’t tolerate or survivewell in ponds that havechemicals used in them.”The nibblers last onemonth and then are re-placed. As the outer shell

is made of corn resin, it isbiodegradable and there-fore does not add to trashor recycling.

Moving forward, vol-unteers will continue totest the water each Fri-day, with hopes that by theend of summer the pondcan once again be a placewhere the wild things are.

Floating wetlands at work at Grailville

THANKS TO TERRIE PUCKETT

Steve Stejbach, left, of Boy Scout Troop No. 55 works on oneof four wetlands he installed at Grailville as part of his EagleScout project.

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at 6:30 p.m. in the MilfordHigh School cafeteria,and will allow time forsmall group discussion,sharing feedback and de-veloping action steps.

According to Superin-tendent Robert Farrell,the following topics willbe discussed at the forum:

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schools receiving localtax dollars.

If you have any ques-tions about the forum, callthe Board of Education of-fice at 513-831-1314.

Branch Hill-GuineaRoad still closed

Branch Hill-GuineaRoad, from Branch Hill-Miamiville to BranchHill-Loveland, is closed inboth directions throughFriday, Dec. 18, weatherpermitting. A detour willbe in place that directstraffic from Branch-HillGuinea Road to WardsCorner Road to I-275 toLoveland-Madeira Road.

Crews in this area areworking on replacementof an underground stormpipe, which requires a fullclosure of the road in theproject area. Followingthe closure, the road willreopen in both directionsand then constructionwork will resume in thespring to complete theproject.

Clermont County Engi-neer Pat Manger said thatthe Branch Hill-Guineadrainage improvementsare a significant safetyimprovement and an im-portant component of up-grading the infrastruc-ture in this area. Local lawenforcement will con-tinue to assist traffic dur-ing peak hours through-out the closure period.

MHRB meets Dec. 14The Clermont County

nealogical Society’s annu-al holiday party is at 1p.m.Saturday, Dec. 5, at UnionTownship Library, 4450Glen Este-WithamsvilleRoad.

Bring a snack to shareand an interesting itemwhich belonged to one ofyour ancestors for a showand tell.

Schools forum Dec. 2Milford School District

is hosting a community fo-rum Wednesday, Dec. 2, toshare information andgather feedback on cur-rent issues facing theschool district.

The meeting will begin

as well as theirs.

Clermont Chamberholiday party

The annual ClermontCounty Chamber of Com-merce holiday party is5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 10, atRSVP Events Center, 453Wards Corner Road, Mi-ami Township.

To register for theevent, visit www.cler-montchamber.com or call513-576-5000.

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the spirit of NeighborsWho Care – maybe theybrought you food duringan illness, or looked afteryour house while youwere gone, or clearedyour driveway duringsnow, or helped pick updebris after a storm – ormaybe they just provide afriendly face, or listenwhen you need to talk tosomeone.

Email nominations tormaloney@community-press.com, with “Neigh-bors Who Care” in the sub-ject line. Tell us a littleabout them, and includeyour name, communityand contact information,

Nominate ‘NeighborsWho Care’

Just as your family hasits holiday traditions, theMilford-Miami Advertiserand North Clermont Com-munity Journal have a tra-dition of which we wantyou to be a part.

Every year, in our edi-tion between Christmasand New Year’s, we salutelocal people who show usevery day what its meansto be a good neighbor.

We call it NeighborsWho Care, and we needyour help.

If you know someonewho regularly embodies

Mental Health and Recov-ery Board will meet at 7p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at2337 Clermont CenterDrive, Batavia. The meet-ing is open to the public.

Winter crisisprogram

The Clermont Commu-nity Services in partnerswith Office of CommunityAssistance is again takingapplications for the Win-ter Crisis Program, whichruns through March 31.

Income eligible house-holds whose main heatingsource is threatened withdisconnection, has al-ready been disconnectedor have a less than 25 per-cent supply of bulk fuelmay apply for assistance.

They will take first 25-30 people on a first-come,first-served basis.

To schedule an appoint-ment please call theHEAP staff at 513-732-2277 option 3. Businesshours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.; if calling after busi-ness hours hang up andcall again the next busi-ness day. Please do notleave a message; your callwill not be returned afterhours.

Give a child a bookthis season

Give a new book to achild this holiday season.

The Clermont CountyPublic Library is hosting“The New Year, NewBook” donation drive togive a new book to localchildren in foster care.

Visit the branch near-est you, pick an ornamentfrom the Giving Tree, buythe book and return it un-wrapped. Clermont Coun-ty Children’s ProtectiveServices employees willdistribute the books.

Donations will be ac-cepted through Dec. 31.For more information,visit clermontlibrary.org,or call a branch library.

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SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

COMMUNITYPRESSEditor: Richard Maloney, rmaloney@communitypress.com, 248-7134

Grant Career Center» The allied health sen-

iors of Grant Career Cen-ter, participated in a part-nership with Batavia Ele-mentary and MiddleSchool nurses to helpscreen their students forvision and hearing.

Vision and hearingscreening is a mandatoryrequirement from theOhio Department ofHealth, and each year thenurse’s screen more than800 students. Through apartnership with the Uni-versity of CincinnatiHealth Professions Affin-ity Community, a needwas identified to helpthese two nurses screentheir 800 students. It wasan amazing opportunitythat was a win for all par-ties.

The allied health stu-dents learned about thescreening requirements,participated in trainingwith the Ohio Departmentof Health and then per-formed screenings for theelementary students onsix clinical days. The al-lied health students notonly benefited fromlearning about the visionand hearing screenings,but many of them want tospecialize in pediatricsand took full advantage ofinteracting with the stu-dents of these grade lev-els.

If your sophomore sonor daughter is interestedin a career in the alliedhealth industry, investi-gate career options andcollege partnerships onour website atwww.grantcareer.com orcall the Career Center formore information at 513-734-6222.

Milford High School» Olivia Munro, a stu-

dent at Milford HighSchool, has been selectedfor the 2016 High SchoolHonors Performance Se-ries at Carnegie Hall. Shewill perform second altoduring Carnegie Hall’s125th anniversary seasonin February with the Hon-ors Ensemble. Participa-tion in one of the five Hon-ors Ensembles is limitedto the highest-rated highschool performers fromacross the world.

Earlier this year, Mun-ro auditioned for the Hon-ors Performance Seriesand was accepted after areview by the Honors Se-lection Board. Accep-tance to the elite group is adirect result of the talent,dedication, and achieve-ments demonstrated inher application and audi-tion recording. Munrowill join other performersfrom 49 States, Guam,four Canadian provinces,

and a number of foreigncountries for a specialperformance at world-famous Carnegie Hall, avenue that marks the pin-nacle of musical achieve-ment.

Munro has studied mu-sic for five years and is amember of the MilfordHigh School ChamberSingers under the direc-tion of Tracy Carpenter,the Cincinnati May Festi-val Youth Chorus underthe direction of JamesBagwell, and also studiesat the University of Cin-cinnati College-Conserva-tory of Music Prepara-tory Department with vo-cal coach Bill Seale.

In response to her se-lection as a finalist, Mun-ro said, “I am extremelyexcited to go to CarnegieHall, and singing therehas always been one of mydreams. I’m also very ex-cited to see a Broadwayshow and explore NewYork!” Munro is raisingfunds for her trip to NewYork through the onlinefundraising website Go-FundMe. To give, visitwww.gofundme.com/oli-viamunro

St. Ursula Academy» Several talented stu-

dents at Saint UrsulaAcademy hosted severalsold-out performances ofthe play “DecisionHeight,” a war-time storyof the role of women in theservice.

“Decision Height” is astory about friendshipand the complex yet es-sential role of women inwartime. Through tri-umph and tragedy, thewomen in the play learn asmuch about themselvesas they do about air-planes. The women form asisterhood that cannot bebroken, and one charactermust make a decision thatwill change her life forev-er.

The Saint Ursula Acad-emy students who partici-pated in the play re-searched the role of wom-

en during WWII, includ-ing interviewing MildredBarhorst who served inthe Army during the war.

The cast of the play in-cluded: The crew of theplay included: Zoe Chris-toff of Milford, Emma Re-ginelli of Montgomery,Erin Niebuhr of AndersonTownship, Emily Romanoof Milford, Kate Liesch ofGreen Township, SarahMoore of Villa Hills, EvaKinneary of Norwood,Lizza Dobbins of EastWalnut Hills, Lily Mannixof Hyde Park, Emily Mil-ler of Anderson Town-ship, Molly Owens of An-derson Township, LaurenTalbot of Miami Heights,Catherine Besl of Glen-dale, Colleen Hart of Mi-ami Heights, Sophia Hell-er of Anderson Township,Molly Barresi of Ander-son Township, ShannonHealey of Green Town-ship, Alexandra Leurck ofHyde Park, Tory Noble ofBatavia Township, Chris-ty Powell of Clifton, JuliaPucci of Anderson Town-ship and Laura Wiede-mann of Anderson Town-ship.

Crew members includ-ed: Arran Bowen of EastWalnut Hills, Grace deJe-sus of Milford, Emma Ma-liborski of Green Town-ship, Loren Pfeiffer ofDelhi Township, Kate de-Jesus of Milford, GabrielaOlivier of Mason, Marga-ret Lyon of AndersonTownship, Isabel Wrol-stad of Western Hills,Lauren Arcuri of Ander-son Township, Kieley Dollof Montgomery, ColetteWagner of AndersonTownship, Maia Bennettof Wyoming, Ava Donofeof Mason, Caleigh Sam-brookes of Symmes Town-ship, Alycia Schofield ofUnion Township, MadieHart of Delhi Township,Emily Paquette of IndianHill, McKenna Arnold ofCollege Hill, Gracie Davisof Pleasant Ridge, Savan-nah Kleeman of WhiteOak, Jess Klus of West-wood, Anya DiFalco ofMason, Cassidy Gebhartof Oxford, Alyssa Brancaof Anderson Township,Abigail Brickner of Mon-fort Heights, Ally Lan-drum of Blue Ash, ElizaFisher of Maineville, Ki-mi Dryden of MiamiHeights, Bebe Hodges ofMadeira, Jordan Overlyof Evendale, Maria Raca-dio of Madeira and EmilyWachter of Liberty Town-ship.

Summit CountryDay

» Seven seniors at TheSummit Country DaySchool have been recog-nized by the National Mer-

it Scholarship Program assemifinalists and are inthe competition for $33million in scholarshipsthat will be awarded in thespring.

The Summit’s semifi-nalists are Dustin Argo ofWyoming, Lily Lu of Ma-son, Jack Meyer ofSymmes Township, ElenaMontag of Indian Hill, To-

ny Ortiz ofMiamiTownshipin Cler-montCounty,CalvinSpanbauerof Ander-son Town-ship and

David Temming of Ander-son Township.

Lu and Montagachieved a perfect 36composite on the ACT col-lege entrance exam. Argois an award-winning Latincompetitor. Meyer andSpanbauer were pub-lished in a statewide poet-ry anthology. Ortiz quali-fied for the state level ofthe National GeographicBee. Temming is anaward-winning Spanishstudent. Several of themplay the piano and are alsoathletes.

“This year’s NationalMerit semifinalists are atrue, across-the-boardrepresentation of TheSummit’s mission,” col-lege counseling directorMaureen Ferrell said.“They are athletes, poets,musicians, linguists andleaders among their peersand the community. Thiseclectic group comesfrom different corners ofthe city and plan to attendcolleges from coast tocoast.”

The Summit’s semifi-nalists represent 7 per-cent of The Summit’s 2016graduating class. The percapita percentage in TheSummit’s senior class ishigher than any otherCatholic or public schoolin Hamilton County.

“We are proud to seesuch a large number ofour senior class onceagain earn this recogni-tion by performing wellon the PSAT,” Head ofSchool Rich Wilson said.“This year, as we cele-brate the 125th anniversa-ry of our school, theseseven students carry onour National Merit tradi-tion. Not only have thesestudents shown them-selves to be outstanding inthe National Merit test,they have performed wellin our rigorous, college-preparatory curriculumand also have proven to beleaders who model thevalues for character andservice that we revere.”

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK

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Olivia Munro, a student at Milford High School, has beenselected for the 2016 High School Honors Performance Seriesat Carnegie Hall.

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Catherine Besl '16 (Glendale), Sophia Heller '17 (Anderson Township) and Colleen Hart '18(Miami Heights) portray the Andrews Sisters in St. Ursula's "Decision Height."

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Grant Career Center allied health students Christina Crews andKristin Evans.

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The WASP recruits of bay 17 settle into their Armyaccommodations in St. Usula's "Decision Height;" from left:Erin Niebuhr '16 (Anderson Township), Sarah Moore '16 (VillaHills), Emily Romano '17 (Milford), Zoe Christoff '16 (Milford),Kate Liesch '17 (Green Township) and Emma Reginelli '16(Montgomery).

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Main character Virginia (Zoe Christoff '16, Milford) writes toher fella back home in St. Ursula's "Decision Height."

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WASP Class Of 44-W-4 hear the rules of the Army Air Force.From left: Julia Pucci '17 (Anderson Township), Molly Owens'16 (Anderson Township), Emily Romano '17 (Milford), KateLiesch '17 (Green Township), Lizzy Dobbins '16 (East WalnutHills), Lauren Talbot '18 (Miami Heights), Shannon Healey '17(Green Township) and Zoe Christoff '16 (Milford).

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Class Of 44-W-4 gets its photo taken by instructor Ziggie Lewisafter considering "Why They Fly." From left: Lizzy Dobbins '16(East Walnut Hills), Emily Romano '17 (Milford), EmmaReginelli '16 (Montgomery), Zoe Christoff '16 (Milford), KateLiesch '17 (Green Township), Erin Niebuhr '16 (AndersonTownship) and Sarah Moore '16 (Villa Hills).

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THURSDAY, DEC. 3Exercise ClassesStrength and Balance, 8:50-9:40 a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Variety of exercises designed toincrease muscular strength,range of movement and activityfor daily living skills. Call forpricing. 947-7333. Union Town-ship.

Strength and Balance, 1-1:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, 58Amelia Olive Branch Road,Move to music through varietyof exercises designed to in-crease muscular strength, rangeof movement and activities fordaily living. For seniors. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Stretch. 478-6783.Amelia.

SilverSneakers SeniorStretch, 2:30-3:15 p.m., SEMLaurels, 203 Mound Ave., Free.Presented by SilverSneakersStretch. 478-6783. Milford.

Literary - Book ClubsBook Discussion, 1:30 p.m.,Milford-Miami Township BranchLibrary, 1099 Ohio 131, Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 248-0700;www.clermontlibrary.org.Milford.

Literary - LibrariesVolunteers of the Milford-Miami Twp. Library Meeting,10:30 a.m., Milford-MiamiTownship Branch Library, 1099Ohio 131, Free. Presented byClermont County Public Library.248-0700; www.clermontlibra-ry.org. Milford.

FRIDAY, DEC. 4Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinners. Dinners includefrench fries and homemadecoleslaw. Carry-out available.Open year round except holi-days. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102.Milford.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5Craft ShowsChristmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Amelia High School, 1351Clough Pike, Cafeteria. Vendorsare donating part of sales toAHS After Prom. Shopping,music, food, drinks and maybeeven special guest. BenefitsAmelia HS After Prom. Freeadmission. 947-7400. Batavia.

Drink TastingsSnow on the Vine HolidayWine Sampling, noon to 4p.m., Harmony Hill Vineyardsand Estate Winery, 2534 SwingsCorner Point Isabel Road, Tast-ing Bar. Favorites available forsampling including Rhapsodyand Bluegrass. Dessert winesserved in chocolate cordial cups.50 cents per sample. 734-3548;www.hhwines.com. Bethel.

Holiday - ChristmasHoliday Tree Lighting, 4-6:30p.m., Anderson Towne Center,7500 Beechmont Ave., Enter-tainment, kids’ games, commu-nity groups, shopping, refresh-ments and more. Santa on handto take requests and visit withchildren. Tree lighting cere-mony starts at 6 p.m. Free.Presented by Anderson Town-ship. 688-8400; www.atcsto-res.com. Anderson Township.

Sweets With Santa, 1-3 p.m.,Church of the Good Samaritan,25 Amelia-Olive Branch Road,Includes games and gifts foryoung children. Santa makesvisit from North Pole. Free.753-4115. Amelia.

Music - RockChill with The Remains, 8-11p.m., American Legion Post 318,6660 Clough Pike, Live music.Table snacks provided. Cash barall beverages. Appetizers andfinger food may be brought in.Doors open 7 p.m. Ages 21 andup. Benefits American LegionPost 318. $12.50, $10 advance.Registration recommended.231-6477; www.post318.org.Anderson Township.

Runs / WalksJoin the Force for AutismFamily Fun Movie/Walk,noon-4 p.m., Amelia ElementarySchool, 5 E. Main St., Gym/Cafe.Families with ASD teams upwith Ohio Garrison and Manda-lorian Mercenaries to bring Star

Wars storm troopers to galaxynear you. Walk, watch movie,play with troopers. Raffle. Allactivities indoors. BenefitsFamilies with Autism SpectrumDisorders. $15. Registrationrequired. Presented by Familieswith Autism Spectrum Disorders(Families with ASD). 444-4979;www.familieswithasd.org.Amelia.

Support GroupsOvereaters Anonymous, 10-11a.m., Lutheran Church of theResurrection, 1950 Nagel Road,Open to anyone wanting tostop eating compulsively. Nodues or fees. Not affiliated withany public or private organiza-tion, political movement, ideol-ogy or religious doctrine. Ages18 and up. Free. Presented byGreater Cincinnati IntergroupOvereaters Anonymous. 859-630-8516; www.cincinna-tioa.org. Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6Holiday - ChristmasCarol Fest, 7-8:30 p.m., CloughUnited Methodist Church, 2010Wolfangel Road, Christmasmusic. Join in singing familiarChristmas carols. Free refresh-ments follow the sing-along.Free. 231-4301. Anderson Town-ship.

MONDAY, DEC. 7Exercise ClassesStrength and Balance, 2-2:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, Callfor pricing. 478-6783. Amelia.

Literary - Book ClubsConstant Readers Book Dis-cussion Club, 6 p.m., UnionTownship Branch Library, 4450Glen Este-Withamsville Road,Free. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Literary - LibrariesRiver City Writer’s Group,6-7:45 p.m., New RichmondBranch Library, 103 River ValleyBlvd., Participants freely sharetheir writing endeavors, gener-ate ideas, hone their craft andnetwork with fellow writers inarea. Free. 553-0570. NewRichmond.

Preschool Storytime, 10-11a.m., Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Enjoy books, songs, activities,crafts and more, while buildingearly literacy skills. For pre-schoolers and their caregivers.Ages 3-6. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Encourage emerging languageskills with books, rhymes, crafts,music and fun. For ages 18-36months. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

SchoolsIHM School InformationalCoffee and Tour, 7:30-10:30a.m., Immaculate Heart of MarySchool - Cincinnati, 7800 Beech-mont Ave., Prospective familiesinvited for coffee, juice andpastries. Learn about programs,ask questions and tour campus.Free. Registration recommend-ed. Presented by ImmaculateHeart of Mary School. 388-3020.Anderson Township.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8Exercise ClassesZumba Gold and Silver Sneak-er Flex, 2:30-3:15 p.m., UnionTownship Civic Center, 4350Aicholtz Road, All levels wel-come. $5. Presented by ZumbaGold/Silver Sneaker Flex withKC. 240-5180. Union Township.

Literary - Book ClubsSecond Tuesday Book Club, 2p.m., Williamsburg BranchLibrary, 594 Main St., Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 724-1070. Wil-liamsburg.

Literary - LibrariesFamily Storytime, 6:30-7:30p.m., Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Families with young childrenenjoy stories, songs, rhymes andcraft. Free. 369-4476. Loveland.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9Business ClassesT.A.L.K. Toastmasters of Mil-ford, 6:45-8:30 p.m., St. AndrewParish Center, 560 Main St.,Discover how membership in

Toastmasters will improve yourspeaking skills, increase yourthinking power and build yourself-confidence. Meets first andthird Wednesdays of everymonth. Free. Presented byMilford T.A.L.K. Toastmasters.378-7654; 2289.toastmaster-sclubs.org. Milford.

Literary - Book ClubsSecond Wednesday BookDiscussion Group, 2 p.m.,Doris Wood Branch Library, 180S. Third St., Free. Presented byClermont County Public Library.732-2128; www.clermontlibra-ry.org. Batavia.

Literary - LibrariesToddler Playdate, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Meet new friends and socializethrough unstructured play. Toysprovided. For ages 18 months-4years. Free. 369-4476; www.cin-cinnatilibrary.org. Loveland.

SchoolsCoffee Social with Casey, 9a.m., Children’s Meeting HouseMontessori School, 927 O’Ban-nonville Road, Parents of pre-schoolers learn about Mon-tessori philosophy, tour 7-acrecampus and visit classrooms.Free. 683-4757; on.fb.me/1VcIlPj.Loveland.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10Clubs & OrganizationsEastside Technology Talk,noon to 1 p.m., Anderson SeniorCenter, 7970 Beechmont Ave.,For people interested in tech-nology and learning moreabout it and how it can help usand others. Free. Presented byEastside Technology Talks.474-3100; bit.ly/EastsideTech-nologyTalks. Anderson Town-ship.

Exercise ClassesStrength and Balance, 1-1:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, Callfor pricing. 478-6783. Amelia.

Literary - CraftsThursday Morning CraftyCrochet, 10 a.m., Union Town-ship Branch Library, 4450 GlenEste-Withamsville Road, In-structor Pat Esswein teachesbeginning crochet stitches.Bring 4-ply yarn and size ”H”crochet hook. Ages 12-99. Free.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 528-1744;www.clermontlibrary.org.Union Township.

Literary - LibrariesTeen Writing Club, 6 p.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Forteen writers interested in meet-ing other teen writers or look-ing for feedback from others.Ages 12-17. Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

FRIDAY, DEC. 11Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, $6-$6.50. 575-2102. Milford.

On Stage - Children’sTheater

The Elves and the Shoemaker,10:30 a.m. Yellow Bus Series.,12:30 p.m. Yellow Bus Series., 7p.m. Yellow Bus Series., KruegerAuditorium, University ofCincinnati Clermont, 4200Clermont College Drive, Pre-sented by ArtReach, division ofChildren’s Theatre of Cincinnati.For grades K-8. $5. Presented byUC Clermont Calico Children’sTheater. 558-1215. Batavia.

ShoppingHoliday Vendor Event, 10 a.m.to 9 p.m., Eastgate Mall, 4601Eastgate Blvd., Center Court.Pre-holiday shopping. Free.Presented by Riverboat Enter-prises-Tupperware. 769-3311;www.my.tupperware.com/riverboat. Union Township.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12Art EventsHoliday Raku Firing, 4:30-7:30p.m., Whistle Stop Clay Works,119 Harrison St., Paint compli-mentary train ornament andwatch as it comes out of theraku kiln. Learn about rakuglazes and raku process, talkwith local potters and sit bybonfire to warm up. Free.683-2529; www.whistlestop-clayworks.com. Loveland.

Craft ShowsMiami Valley Christian Acad-

emy Christmas Craft Show,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Miami ValleyChristian Academy, 6830 SchoolSt., Caefetorium. handmadecrafts, homemade pastries, localvendors such as Initials IncSignature HomeStyles, OrigamiOwl and more. 675-3708; home-towncraftshows.com. New-town.

Dining EventsThe Elves and the ShoemakerBreakfast with Santa, 9-11:30a.m., Krueger Auditorium,University of Cincinnati Cler-mont, 4200 Clermont CollegeDrive, Family breakfast, photoswith Santa, crafts for kids. Free.Presented by UC ClermontCalico Children’s Theater. 558-1215. Batavia.

Drink TastingsSnow on the Vine HolidayWine Sampling, noon to 4p.m., Harmony Hill Vineyardsand Estate Winery, 50 cents persample. 734-3548; www.hhwi-nes.com. Bethel.

Exercise ClassesLilias presents The Joy Is Inthe Journey Yoga, 11 a.m. tonoon, Milford-Miami TownshipBranch Library, 1099 Ohio 131,Lilias Folan, known as The FirstLady of Yoga, conducts 2-partworkshop. Sessions includechair yoga, breathing andrelaxation techniques, dis-cussion and book signing. Wearcomfortable clothing. Mats willnot be used. Ages 18 and up.Free. Registration required.Presented by Clermont CountyPublic Library. 248-0700;bit.ly/1jAb7h3. Milford.

Holiday - ChristmasBreakfast with Santa, 10 a.m.to noon, Emmanuel UnitedMethodist Church, 4312 AmeliaOlive Branch Road, Breakfastserved until 11 a.m. Followed bypictures with Santa, crafts andpuppet show. Free. 732-1400.Batavia.

Literary - LibrariesBlock Party, 11 a.m., LovelandBranch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Construct andcreate with library’s LEGOs.Free. 369-4476; www.cincinnati-library.org. Loveland.

Music - R&BBasic Truth, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.,Traci’s Sports Lounge and Grill,784 Loveland-Miamiville Road,Free. 697-8111; basic-truth8.wix.com/basictruth.Loveland.

On Stage - Children’sTheater

The Elves and the Shoemaker,10:30 a.m., Krueger Auditorium,University of Cincinnati Cler-mont, $5. 558-1215. Batavia.

ShoppingHoliday Vendor Event, 10 a.m.to 9 p.m., Eastgate Mall, Free.769-3311; www.my.tupper-ware.com/riverboat. UnionTownship.

Support GroupsOvereaters Anonymous, 10a.m. to 11 a.m., Lutheran Churchof the Resurrection, Free. 859-630-8516; www.cincinna-tioa.org. Anderson Township.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13Holiday - Christmas

Nativity Experience, 4-9 p.m.,Comboni Mission Center, 1318Nagel Road, Room-sized displayfeatures moving figures intrue-to-life activities, soft light-ing and narration. IncludesMission Market. Narration alsoavailable in Spanish. ThroughDec. 30. Benefits St. Vincent dePaul. Free, canned good dona-tions accepted. Presented byComboni Missionaries. 474-4997; www.combonimissiona-ries.org. Anderson Township.

Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m.,Promont, 906 Main St., Deco-rations of Victorian style thatsparkle white throughout housemuseum. Free admission, self-guided tours, Promont minia-ture replica with selected levelsof new GMAHS memberships,door prizes and refreshments.Presented by Greater MilfordArea Historical Society. 248-0324; www.milfordhistory.net.Milford.

ShoppingHoliday Vendor Event, noon to6 p.m., Eastgate Mall, Free.769-3311; www.my.tupper-ware.com/riverboat. UnionTownship.

MONDAY, DEC. 14Holiday - ChristmasNativity Experience, 6-9 p.m.,Comboni Mission Center, Free,canned good donations accept-ed. 474-4997; www.comboni-missionaries.org. AndersonTownship.

Literary - LibrariesPreschool Storytime, 10-11a.m., Loveland Branch Library,Free. 369-4476; www.cincinnati-library.org. Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,Free. 369-4476; www.cincinnati-library.org. Loveland.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15Exercise Classes

Zumba Gold and Silver Sneak-er Flex, 2:30-3:15 p.m., UnionTownship Civic Center, $5.240-5180. Union Township.

Holiday - ChristmasNativity Experience, 6-9 p.m.,Comboni Mission Center, Free,canned good donations accept-ed. 474-4997; www.comboni-missionaries.org. AndersonTownship.

Literary - Book ClubsSpinebenders Book Dis-cussion Club, 7 p.m., NewRichmond Branch Library, 103River Valley Blvd., Free. Present-ed by Clermont County PublicLibrary. 553-0570; www.cler-montlibrary.org. New Rich-mond.

Literary - LibrariesESL Conversation Hour, 6-7p.m., Union Township BranchLibrary, 4450 Glen Este-With-amsville Road, Free. Regis-tration required. Presented byClermont County Public Library.528-1744. Union Township.

Loveland Book Club, 10 a.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Callbranch for details. Ages 18 andup. Free. 369-4476; www.cincin-natilibrary.org. Loveland.

Support GroupsParents Helping Parents,7-8:30 p.m., Clough UnitedMethodist Church, 2010 Wolfan-gel Road, Cafe. Confidentialsupport group for parentswhose children are addicted todrugs or alcohol, use them inproblematic manner, or are inrecovery from addiction. Par-ent-driven group offers in-formation, hope, and encour-agement. For Parents of chil-dren with addictions. Free.Presented by Life of PurposeTreatment. 290-7982; lkunz@li-feofpurposetreatment.com.Anderson Township.

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Snow on the Vine Holiday Wine Sampling is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Harmony HillVineyards and Estate Winery, 2534 Swings Corner Point Isabel Road, Bethel. Favorites will beavailable for sampling including Rhapsody and Bluegrass. Dessert wines will be served inchocolate cordial cups. Cost is 50 cents per sample. Call 734-3548; visit www.hhwines.com.

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An ounce of prevention is worth a poundof cure. Especially when it comes to leav-ening baked goods during this super busyholiday season.

That’s why I’m reminding you again tocheck your leavening agents. For bakingpowder, stir a teaspoon or so into 1/4 cupwarm water. It should fizz up right away. Ifnot, toss it.

To test leavening power in baking soda,stir a teaspoon or so into 1/4 cup of vinegaror lemon juice. It should also fizz up rightaway.

Stir a packet of yeast in very warm water witha pinch of sugar to feed it. If it’s good, it will bub-ble/foam after a few minutes. I store my yeast inthe freezer for longer shelf life.

Readers want to knowWhat’s that white coating or speckling on my

chocolate?The whitish layer/speckling is what is known as

“chocolate bloom.” There are two types: fat andsugar bloom.

Fat bloom is caused when chocolate is exposed

to high temperatures and then allowed toreset, or is not tempered properly. Thecocoa butter melts and separates, thenrises to the surface creating a whitish“bloom.”

Sugar/speckled bloomChocolate looks speckled rather than

whitish. Caused by an excess of moisturethat makes the sugar crystallize.

Store in cool place to avoid bloom.

Using bloomed chocolateYes, it’s safe. It may not have the “snap” and

silky-smooth texture of tempered chocolate, butthe flavor is still good.

Difference between bitter, bittersweet,semisweet, milk and white chocolate.

Check out my Abouteating site.Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator,

Jungle Jim’s Eastgate culinary professional andauthor. Find her blog online at Abouteating.com.Email her at columns@communitypress.com with“Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line.

Savory, sweet bacon, coffee cake for brunch

Savory and sweet bacon for brunch

This is a good recipe for brunch since it’s yummy warm or roomtemperature. The cayenne gives it punch; the sugar lends a mellowsweetness. Use high quality, thick cut bacon for best results.

1 pound thick cut bacon

Mix:

1/4 cup brown sugar, packedScant 1/2 teaspoon ea. cayenne and black pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Lay bacon in single layer on sprayed sheet.Rub a bit less than half the sugar mixture on top. Bake in mid-

dle of oven about 15-20 minutes. Turn over and sprinkle with rest ofmixture. Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Lois Boekley’s Crumb Coffee Cake

Brunch is a popular way to entertain during the holidays.Here’s a recipe from reader Lois Boekley, who treasures her family’sgenerational recipes. Lois said: “I got the recipe from my grand-mother many years ago, and tweaked it to make it my own. I haveshared this cake with many people over the years to welcome newneighbors, for potlucks, and for friends who are under the weath-er.” Lois’ tip on not over mixing the batter results in a more tender,nice textured, cake.

3 -1/3 cups all purpose flour2-1/4 cups sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmegPinch salt18 tablespoons salted butter or margarine1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda2 eggs

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch roundor two 8-inch square pans or one 13 X 9-inch pan.

Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.Using a pastry blender cut in the butter or margarine. (This

can also be done in batches in a food processor.)Remove 2 cups of the mixture and set aside.Stir the baking soda into the buttermilk. Immediately add the

buttermilk mixture and the eggs to the remaining crumb mixture.Mix only until the mixture is evenly moistened; do not over mix.The batter will be lumpy.

Transfer the batter into the prepared pan(s). Sprinkle with thereserved crumb mixture.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean,about 25 to 30 minutes for the 8- or 9-inch cakes or 30 to 35 min-utes for the 13 X 9-inch cake. Cool on a wire rack.

Note: This cake is best served warm. Reheat individual por-tions in the microwave oven.

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Lois Boekley’s crumb coffee cake can be made for a variety of occasions.

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Nov. 25 questionWould you feel safe traveling

to Europe in light of the Paris at-tacks? What would it take tomake you feel safe there?

“Had this question beenasked even two years ago myanswer would have been a sim-ple ‘sure.’ However, in light ofthe ever-increasing audacity ofradical Islamist groups (yesObama, you should use that la-bel), I would be extremely un-comfortable traveling inEurope with that all too identifi-able dark blue passport. It is ashame that so many innocentshave been killed in such violentmanners. It is a shame that ittakes events with the magni-tude of 9/11 or Paris or Londontrains or US embassies or hotelsin Mali to wake more of theworld up to the ever-increasingthreat radical Islamists insist isgood religion. It is a shame thatwe can’t all just learn to getalong with each other. It will bea real shame if we end up nextNovember with another weaksympathizer living at 1600Pennsylvania. Let us hope anpray for real leadership toguide us through and beyondthe terrorism quagmire.”

M.J.F.

“I would not feel safe travel-ing to Europe or for that matterany other foreign country ex-cept Canada. I have felt this waysince 9/11 and these terrorist at-tacks such as Paris reconfirmmy fears. Europe is being overrun with refugees from the Mid-dle East. Odd how so many aretrying to get out of these Mus-lim countries; yet they are notheaded to Dubai or Qatar. GoFigure!”

T.D.T.

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The people of Anderson Town-ship seemingly don’t care thatthey’re about to become an uppermiddle class mining community.

There will be no big influx ofjobs or windfall tax revenues,just 500 acres of undergroundmining, blasting and 20,000 tonsof ammonium nitrate in theirback yard. Anderson Township isnot being a good neighbor. An-derson Township trustees do notrepresent the interests of theirresidents. Their residents and thecommunities of Indian Hill, New-town, Terrace Park and Milfordhave asked to not allow MartinMarietta blast for limestone.

This is not about AndersonTownship’s autonomy. This isabout Martin Marietta paying offbackroom discussions to pushtheir agenda. That’s called autoc-racy, not autonomy. Russ Jack-son’s statement ironically citesautonomy as important for prop-erty values. People of AndersonTownship it’s time to let yourtrustees know a limestone minedoes not protect your propertyvalues - or your children.

Don’t think it’s a big deal?Here are facts about MartinMarietta and their planned blast-ing:

» Martin Marietta will det-onate explosives each workday-when our kids are walking to andfrom school.

» They’ll store 20,000 tons ofammonium nitrate on site (Timo-thy McVeigh used 5,000 poundsin the Oklahoma City bombing).

» Tons of explosives will betransported to the site on localroads past homes, stores andparks.

» Blasting will produce fugi-tive dust and other air pollutantsincreasing already high rates ofasthma and other respiratoryissues.

» There will be up to 500 trucktrips a day.

» There will be the noise ofrock crushers, conveyers andbackup horns.

» Drinking water disruption

from impacts towells and cis-terns is likely.

» There willbe detrimentaleffects on theenvironment,wildlife and thelandscape.

» The per-mit, once grant-ed, would begood for 50

years.Anderson trustees and Martin

Marietta promise to follow all therules that they say protect com-munities from the above. AskCarmel, Indiana, how that hasworked for them. Trustees inCarmel have repeatedly tried toenforce ordinances regulatingMartin Marietta mining opera-tions; each time Martin Mariettahas sued them, got injunctionsand won. Not worried aboutammonium nitrate? The WestTexas explosion in 2013 killed 15people, injured more than 160,and damaged or destroyed morethan 150 buildings. It was causedby ammonium nitrate. U.S. lawrequires any business stockpilingmore than 400 pounds of ammo-nium nitrate to register with theDepartment of Homeland Securi-ty.

Timothy McVeigh used 5,000pounds of ammonium nitrateplus 500 blasting caps for half ofthe components of his bomb. Hestole the blasting caps from aMartin Marietta mining site.Anderson will have amoniumnitrate and blasting caps on site;the Anderson Trustees will beresponsible for their storage andsecurity. Mr. Jackson, skip auton-omy and explain how you willkeep us safe from 20,000 tons ofammonium nitrate! Our safety isin the hands Anderson Townshiptrustees. Mr. Jackson, now thatyou have court approved autono-my, use it for good - use it toblock Martin Marietta.

Hester Sullivan is a resident ofTerrace Park.

Anderson Township:Mining community

HesterSullivan COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

As a concerned Christian, Iwas saddened by the tragicdeath of unarmed blackyouth, Timothy Thomas in2001 by a white Cincinnatipolice officer (who was ac-quitted of charges of negli-gent homicide).

I was also disturbed bysubsequent rioting thatcaused $3.5 million in dam-ages to innocent propertyowners, and another $2 mil-lion in damages to city proper-ty (i.e. the taxpayers as in-nocent victims).

I welcomed the Neighborto Neighbor (N2N) groupsthroughout the city formedwith an eye to peaceful racialreconciliation and attended anumber of the 2001 and 2002Milford N2N meetings. What Iwitnessed at these meetingsquickly caused me to quit:white-bashing by some blacksin attendance and white guiltby some whites. To me, focus-ing the discussions on “whiteprivilege” and “white racism”did not seem healthy or help-ful.

The reader might recall theWashington, D.C., Beltwaysniper killings in October2002, where two AfricanAmerican men shot and killed10 people while woundinganother three. Even thoughthese criminals were caught

in the act, andwere eventu-ally tried andconvicted,some of theattendees atthe final Mil-ford N2Nmeeting Iattendedexpressedoutrage thatblack men

had been charged, claimingthat “only white men commitserial murder.”

These N2N members sawthe arrest of Lee Boyd Malvoand John Allen Williams as acase of “racial profiling.”

Many Americans are con-cerned that the Obama Ad-ministration is planning toimport tens of thousands ofSyrian “refugees” into theUnited States despite theDirector of the FBI admittingthat it is “impossible” to vetthese people. An estimated 97percent of the “refugees” areMuslim, while only 3 percentare Christian or other faiths.In the light of thousands ofterrorist incidents worldwidecommitted by Muslims since2001, is it sensible for Amer-icans to profile incomingMuslims when we don’t knowwho they are?

President Obama claims

that to deny Syrian Muslimsentry into the United Stateswould be a “religious test”and a “betrayal of Americanvalues.” Interestingly, Belt-way sniper Williams in 1987joined the Nation of Islam andchanged his name to JohnAllen Muhammad. Besideskilling 10 in the Washington,D.C., area, Muhammad wasresponsible for the murder of14 others.

Some Milford N2N mem-bers are still busy inferringdiscrimination in hiring bythe City of Milford and by theMilford Exempted VillageSchool District.

“We are truly concernedabout all the many racial is-sues,” said Charlene Hinners.What issues, I ask.

Apparently Hinners agreeswith President Obama’scharge last summer that “rac-ism is in America’s DNA,” andSupreme Court Justice Antho-ny Kennedy’s claim in the2015 Fair Housing decisionthat even neutral, “colorblind”actions can easily produceunequal, racist results.

Nonsense, unfair to Amer-ica and Americans. I call onthe city and school district tohire the most qualified candi-dates, regardless of race.

Randy Kleine is a residentof Milford.

Milford City Schools: Hiremost qualified candidates,regardless of race

Randy Kleine COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Several months ago Iannounced to Goshenresidents that we hadbegun enforcement ofour property mainte-nance code.

To implement this ef-fort, Goshen employed apart-time inspectorwhose only responsibilityis working with the pub-lic and business ownersto make Goshen a desir-able place to live andwork.

Our short-term sum-mer goal was to focus onproperties with highweeds/grass. The firststep in our procedurerequires notice to theproperty owner.

In total, approximately30 notices were given forhigh grass/weeds, junk/debris and unlicensedcars. Only two were citedto court after many warn-ings and visits to bringthe property owner intocompliance.

In August, we in-creased enforcement ofthe code by contactingmore of the unsightlyproperties.

Each new case is treat-ed like any other investi-gation. We document con-cerns (including photos),create a time line of vis-its, and issue notices inthe event a case forcesthe township into a lastresort – a court appear-ance.

This record is alsonecessary when property

ownersclaim thattownshipofficialshave beenunfair intheir treat-ment.

SinceAugust, wehave issuedan additional80 notices/complaints.

Of these 80, 45 propertieshave worked with the in-spector on clean up. Aftercompliance, the complaintagainst the violating prop-erty owner is dismissed.

The remaining 35 or soare in a variety of stages ofclean up and/or removal ofunsightly products or junk.

Only one property ownerhas failed to make progressrequiring they be cited tocourt.

In my view, there hasbeen amazing cooperationwith our inspector (JeffPrebble) by the residents.In a very short time thetownship has made notice-able improvement.

We have much workahead of us. Thank you toall the residents that appre-ciate how important thisproperty maintenance codeis to our township.

Let’s do our part to dis-place crime; keep proper-ties clean and picked up ofdebris and junk …

Should you wish to re-port a concerning area orproperty you can do so byemail Jeff.Prebble@Go-shen-Oh.Gov or leave amessage for him at the po-lice department 722-3200.

Be safe out there…Rick W. Combs is Goshen

police chief.

Working to clean up Goshen

Rick W. Combs COMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

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Boys basketball» Milford High School boys

basketball team dropped its2015-16 season-opener by a 59-49 score at Sycamore on Satur-day evening.

Leading by three at the half,the Eagles were outscored inthe third eight minutes by an18-6 score and couldn’t over-come the deficit.

In the third quarter, the Ea-gles made just 2 of 9 shots fromthe field, while the Aviators con-nected on 7 of 12 to win the peri-od by a 12-point margin. Despitebeing outscored by just onepoint in the final quarter, the

third quarter deficit proved toomuch to overcome for Milford.

Brad Hall started off his sen-ior season with 15 points to leadthe Eagles, while classmate BenGreenwell tacked on 10.

A third senior, Jack Engel-man led all players with a ca-reer-high 11 rebounds. Syca-more was paced by a playervery familiar to Milford asKings High School transfer Ja-den Sayles posted a game-high20 points, along with fiveboards. Kevin Cochran hit fivebig 3-pointers for the Aves tofinish with 16 points.

Sycamore jumped out to a10-2 lead before four minuteshad been played. The Eaglesscored seven of the quarter’s fi-

nal nine points to trim the defi-cit to just 12-9 after eight min-utes.

After trailing for nearly thefirst 12 minutes, Milford finallytook the lead when Hall knockeddown a 3-pointer with just overfour minutes remaining in thesecond. As halftime ap-proached, the teams had battledto a 19-all tie, but Milford wouldgo on to score five of the lastseven points of the quarter totake a 24-21 edge into the break.

The Eagles never really goton track in the third, but half-way through the frame, Syca-more led by just one after Hallsplit a pair of free throws. Syca-more ran off eight straight totake a 39-30 lead into the final

quarter.By halfway through the

fourth, the Aves had opened an11-point lead, but to Milford’scredit they battled back to drawwithin five at 51-46 with just un-der two minutes to play. ButSycamore’s Cochran answeredwith a dagger of a 3-pointer tovirtually seal the win.

» Goshen opened the newcampaign with a 63-54 winagainst Hillsboro Nov. 28.

Girls basketball» Three players reached

double figures in scoring as theMilford High School girls bas-ketball team improved to 3-0with a 47-34 victory over TurpinNov. 28.

Milford’s senior duo of Tay-lor Foster and Kelly Noll eachscored a game-high 13 points topace the victorious Eagles (3-0,1-0 ECC). Another senior, Han-nah Woody, chipped in with 10points. Turpin (1-1, 0-1 ECC) wasled by 11 points and eight re-bounds from Charlotte Kerre-gan.

The afternoon started withTurpin scoring the day’s firstpoint, but a 7-0 run by Milfordput the home team into the leadfor what would prove to be thebalance of the day. The Spartanscame back to score two straightbuckets to cut it to two but theEagles scored the last six points

SHORT HOPS

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MILFORD – Kevin Metzg-er’s Milford bunch will be on theyoung side this season with onlytwo seniors in Tyler Karan andJoshua Weaver. The Eagles losePaul Keefer, who received hon-orable mention from the East-ern Cincinnati Conference forhis efforts in the 100 yardbreaststroke.

Karan returns district expe-rience as does junior Jarod Hig-gins and sophomore Jan RaeChavez.

The Eagles also could fea-ture a trio of divers that quali-fied for districts last year inJoel Adams, Cole Dunham andZach Lorenz.

From the girls side, CoraStriet, Megan Hardewig, KateyPena and Arija Walsh finished18th in the 400-yard freestylerelay at districts last year.Striet, Pena and Hardewig areback this season.

The Eagles also feature wa-ter polo players Skyler Fontaine

and Alison McClure.McNicholas can return Nick

Rosenbaum, Rick Riede Jr. anddiver Salvatore Marino fromlast year’s team.

Rosenbaum and Marino rep-resented the Rockets at the dis-trict meet last season. Marinofinished 10th at the districtmeet at Miami University andwas second team All-GCL Co-ed.

The Rockets could also re-turn Skye Lewis, Natalie Marti-nez and Shelby Miller. Millerwas a state qualifier in the 500freestyle in Division II.

Moeller finished second inthe state last year, behind onlyGreater Catholic League rivalSt. Xavier.

The Crusaders return all buttwo members of that Division Istate runner-up team. Jacob Pe-loquin placed fifth in the state inthe 100 yard butterfly and sev-enth in the 100-yard backstroke.

Cooper Hodge finished fifthin the 200-yard individual med-ley. Both are back for their sen-ior season. Senior Dan Nyberg

and juniors Austin Theobaldand Will McCullough also re-turn.

Peloquin, a Miami Univer-sity commit, and Hodge, a Uni-versity of Wisconsin commit,will anchor the Crusaders’ relayteams. Expectations will behigh for this team in 2015-2016.

St. Xavier High School’sswim team has, for a long time,held the state podium in a stran-glehold. The Bombers have cul-tivated and sustained one of themost impressive programs thearea has ever seen.

Last season, St. Xavier wonits seventh consecutive Divi-sion I state championship (36thall-time) and the Bombers re-turn buses full of top-tier talentin the water.

The Bombers also rotatedthe coaching carousel this year.Longtime head coach JimBrower moved from the headposition to an assistant, to makeway for former assistant TimBeerman to take over as head

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING PREVIEW

Milford’s Tyler Karan received honorable mention from the Eastern Cincinnati Conference for his efforts lastseason.

Milford boys, girlsteams on younger side

Nick Robbe and Adam TurerCommunity Press staff

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MILFORD – With an (18–3,11-3 Eastern Cincinnati Con-ference) record last year, a lotrolled the right way for theMilford Eagles boys bowlingteam.

This year, the Eagle rollersappear poised to have anothergood season as starters JoshBrooksbank, Noah Dolezal,Nathan McGeorge and JoshCooper return.

“We have four starters re-turning who also were the topfour averages for us,” coachFrank Ritzmann said. “For thefifth starter this year, we willchoose from a good group ofsophomores.”

McGeorge set records lastyear and Ritzmann says he hasthe capability to break themthis year.

He believes Brooksbank,Dolezal and Cooper are capa-

ble of breaking them, too.The coach is interested to

see how McGeorge will handlethe pressure of being the topgun and the pressure he willreceive from Dolezal.

The Eagles were 0-1 as ofNov. 29. Goshen beat them2,453-2,334 in the first matchof the new season.

Milford’s female rollersturned in a season similar tothe boys squad last year withan (18–3, 12-2 ECC) mark.

Like their male counter-parts, they return the top pin-seekers from last season.Three starters: SarahSchmidtgesling, Alyna Hookand Jessica Haines will leadthe Eagles this year.

Hook and Schmidtgeslinghad the top two averages forMilford.

Hook set new records forseason average (195.5), single-game high (256) and serieshigh (424).

Milfordreturns topbowlersNick Robbenrobbe@communitypress.com

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Sarah Schmidtgesling, left, and Alyna Hook had the top two averagesfor Milford last season.

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coach. Beerman was pre-viously a head coach atUrsuline Academy.

“It’s worth mentioningthat this team is 100 mem-bers strong and while wecertainly can point tosome of our tops swim-mers at the state level,”Beerman said, “the focusof the team is really abouthelping everyone discov-er and reach the potentialthey have.”

Junior Grant House iswithout question the fast-est swimmer in state.House has already wonfour individual statechampionships (two as a

freshman, two as a sopho-more), and he’s helped ona number of state champi-onship relay teams. Lastyear, he won the 100 and200 freestyle races atstate.

Senior Matt Slabe, alsoan individual state qualifi-er, swam on the 400 free-style relay team that wona state title last year. Ju-nior Luke Sobolewski’sanother experiencedswimmer who won a statetitle on the 200 medley re-lay last year. JuniorCharles Leibson was anindividual state qualifierin two races last year, andjust finished helping theBombers win a water polostate championship.Sophomore Justin Gren-der was another differ-

ence maker at state lastyear, as was sophomoreNicholas Perera.

Beerman has also beenvery impressed by fresh-man Jake Foster.

“They’re just nowlearning how good theycan really be,” said Beer-man. “Their effort level isoff the charts in terms ofwhat we’re asking ofthem. It is a talented team,but we’re excited to seehow far that talent cantake us as a team. We cer-tainly hope with goodhealth and good trainingthat we can return to stateand do well. There are anynumber of individuals(outside of the swimmersmentioned above) on thisteam who can contributeto our success.”

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Moeller’s Jacob Peloquin placed fifth in the state in the 100-yard butterfly and seventh in the100-yard backstroke last season.

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The Miami Valley Christian Academy football team arranged a pregame movie/dinner for the Hillcrest Academy team that includeddinner at Red Robin and the movie Woodlawn at Regal Cinemas in Mason.

of the quarter to takea 13-5 lead after eightminutes.

Milford started thesecond stanza with aFoster jumper and aNoll free throw toopen an 11-point lead,but Turpin battledback to within sixpoints on four sepa-rate occasions. ButKerregan’s field goalat 1:55 was the Spar-tans’ last points of thehalf as the Eagleswent into the breakwith a 27-17 advan-tage.

The third quarterwas all about defenseas the two teams com-bined for just sevenfield goals and 16 totalpoints. Turpin’s Kris-tin Mills scored thefirst two field goals ofthe quarter to bring

her team back to with-in six, but Milfordscored nine of the last12 points of the frame,leaving the score 36-24 at the end of three.

In the fourth, Mil-ford’s advantage nev-er fell below eight andremained in doubledigits for nearly alleight minutes as theEagles closed out thewin. The home teamdid most of its fourthquarter work at theline, knocking downseven of nine freethrows.

» Indian Hill im-proved to 2-0 afterdispatching ClermontNortheastern 69-32Nov. 28. Kayla Diek-mann, Andrea John-son and Josie Seiberthad eight pointsapiece for the Rock-ets.

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Members of the General Assem-

bly clearly voiced their support for

a smoke-free Kentucky bill for the

2015 session last week that mirrors

previously failed legislation in 2014.

Denouncing the argument that a

smoke-free bill prohibiting smoking

in public places would kill business,

Brent Cooper, a business owner

from northern Kentucky, said not

only are businesses prospering

across the Ohio River in Cincinnati

with a smoke-free law, but that the

pubs in Ireland haven’t shut down

since the country put a ban on

smoking in the workplace 10 years

ago.Many legislators conferred that

public smoking was indefensible in

Kentucky given the state’s bad

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“Twenty-six and half percent of

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6710 Goshen Rd., Goshen(Across from Goshen High School)

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CLOUGH PIKE BAPTIST CHURCH1025 CLOUGH PIKESunday School 9:30am

Morning Worship 10:45amAWANA Ministry

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First Baptist Churchof Mt. ReposeA “Happy Birthday, Jesus Party”is planned for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 12, at the church.For children ages 4 throughsixth-grade, the party willinclude stories, games, crafts, amovie and ice cream and cake.

The church is at 6088 Branch HillGuinea Pike, Milford; 575-1121.

Grace Baptist A free breakfast is served from 9a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.No reservations are needed.

The church is at 1004 Main St.,Milford; gracebaptistmilfor-d.org.

Jesuit SpiritualCenterThe Jesuit Spiritual Center atMilford is hosting its Women’sAdvent Program from 7 p.m. to8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Theevent, titled “The Joyful Mys-

teries of Your Life,” takes placein the Schott Pavilion at theCenter. The evening includesprayer, song and quiet reflec-tion in celebration of theAdvent season, recalling TheJoyful Mysteries of the rosary.Guests are invited to bring ajournal.

An Advent day of reflection andreconciliation is planned for 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12, in theArrupe Building. The daybegins with a light breakfast at9 a.m. Lunch is provided, andthe day ends with Mass at 4

p.m.For further information or toregister, call 248-3500, ext. 10,visit jesuitspiritualcenter.com ore-mail

reservations@jesuitspiritualcenter.com.The center is at 5361 S. MilfordRoad, Milford; 248-3500;www.jesuitspiritualcenter.com.

Lerado Church ofChrist Worship schedule is: 10 a.m.Bible School, 11 a.m. worshipservice, 6 p.m. evening Biblestudy.

For more information call:288-8444 or 740-703-5140.

The church is at 5852 MarathonEdenton Road, off of stateRoute 131 in Lerado.

Milford First UnitedMethodist ChurchA WAVE free community dinnerwill be offered every Wednes-day through May 11. No WAVEwill take place Dec. 23 or Dec.30.

The church is at 541 Main St.,Milford; 831-5500; www.mil-fordfirstumc.org.

Trinity UnitedMethodist ChurchTrinity’s weekly Sunday servicesare traditional at 8:15 a.m. and11 a.m. and contemporaryworship (and children’s Sundayschool) at 9:30 a.m.

The church is at 5767 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, Milford,831-0262; trinitymilford. org.

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RELIGION

DECEMBER 2, 2015 • CJN-MMA • 5BLIFE

Laurence GregoryBeckwith

LaurenceGregoryBeckwith, 64,of Milforddied Oct. 31.

Survived bysiblingsMargaretMary (Ralph)Bollman,Richard R.(Dea) Beck-

with and Christopher I (InnaMurateva) Beckwith; and manynieces, nephews, great-niecesand great-nephews.

Preceded in death by mother,Mary Howd Beckwith; father,Irving E. Beckwith.

Services were Nov. 6 at RestHaven Cemetery, Cincinnati.

Janette ElaineDennison

Janette Elaine (nee Haynes)Dennison, 60, of Wayne Town-ship died Nov. 3.

Survived by husband, DenverDennison; son, Denver LeeDennison; siblings Phyllis Taylor,Linda Griffith, Judy Hall, Char-lotte White and Sandra and RexHaynes.

Preceded in death by siblingsTommy and Michael Haynes.

Services will be conducted atthe convenience of the family.

Linda L. HughesLinda L. “Lu Lu” Hughes, of

Milford died Nov. 1.Survived by children Anna

(Zak) Smyth and Tricia (Brian)Stewart; grandchildren Lincolnand Zakary Smyth and Drakeand Jared Stewart; siblingsMaryann Winner, Mary (Allen)Dale and Jerome Hughes; sister-in-law, Ramona Hughes; andmany nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brother,Edward Hughes Jr. Services wereNov. 7 at St. Elizabeth SetonChurch, Milford. Memorials to:the American Heart Association.

DEATHS

Beckwith

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GOSHEN TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigations911 hang upReported at 1900 block ofMain St., Oct. 30.

Reported at 2100 block ofAngelwood, Oct. 31.

Animal complaintReported at 1700 block of Ohio28, Oct. 28.

Breaking and enteringReported at 100 block of HollyLane, Oct. 31.

DisorderReported at 1500 block ofBuckboard Lane, Oct. 28.

Reported at 6400 block ofPeggy Drive, Oct. 28.

Reported at 6100 block ofMisty Creek, Oct. 28.

Reported at 1300 block of Ohio28, Oct. 31.

DisputeReported at 1600 block ofLindie Lane, Oct. 30.

Reported at 7100 block ofShiloh, Oct. 31.

Domestic violenceReported at 1900 block ofKnoll Lane, Oct. 29.

Narcotics complaint

Reported at 1800 block of Ohio28, Oct. 30.

Neighbor complaintReported at Parker Road, Oct.27.

Possible arsonReported at 1300 block ofCross Creek, Oct. 30.

Property damageReported at 6500 block ofSmith Road, Oct. 28.

Reported at 6700 block ofLinton, Oct. 29.

Suspicious vehicleReported at 1300 block ofO’Bannonville, Oct. 29.

TheftReported at 6700 block ofFrancis Fagin Way, Oct. 27.

Reported at 100 block of BruceCourt, Oct. 30.

TPO violationReported at 6600 block ofGoshen Road, Oct. 30.

Unauthorized use ofpropertyReported at 1700 block of Ohio28, Oct. 28.

MIAMI TOWNSHIPIncidents/investigations

Breaking and enteringLeaf blower taken from Dr.Mills Mower Service; $280 atWolfpen Pleasant Hill, Nov. 1.

BurglaryPlay Station No. 3 taken; $500at 900 block of Ohio 28, Nov.1.

iPad and charger taken; $400at 6300 block of Branch HillMiamiville, Nov. 3.

Reported at 800 block ofCarpenter Road, Nov. 3.

Criminal damageFront door damaged at 900block of Klondyke Road, Nov.1.

Disorderly conductTwo females involved in a fightat Live Oaks at BuckwheatRoad, Nov. 6.

Domestic violenceReported at 1200 block ofPebble Brooke Trail, Nov. 1.

Reported at 5900 block ofMeadow Creek, Nov. 4.

Drug instrumentsNon-breather, possible heroinoverdose reported (revived) at300 block of Tarkington, Nov.1.

Hypodermic needle and spoon

located in vehicle at 400 blockof Tarkington Lane, Nov. 3.

Drug instruments,paraphernaliaItems located at 6000 block ofMelody Lane, Nov. 5.

Drug instruments,paraphernalia, marijuana Items located in vehicle at 900block of Ohio 28, Nov. 5.

Felonious assault,aggravated robberyMale was assaulted and wallettaken during a drug deal atarea of Pebble Brooke andBrightwater Circle, Nov. 1.

Marijuana possessionFemale juvenile possessedmarijuana at Live Oaks atBuckwheat Road, Nov. 5.

TheftMoney lost through a phonescam; $1,640 at 900 block ofMurle Lane, Oct. 31.

Phone scam reported at CircleK; $1,817 at Ohio 28, Nov. 1.

Bike taken at Frisch’s lot atOhio 28, Nov. 1.

Bottles of liquor taken fromMeijer; $25 at Ohio 28, Nov. 2.

Medication taken at 5800block of Highview Drive, Nov.2.

Tools taken; $1,960 at 400block of Loveland Miamiville,Nov. 2.

A Tablet taken from vehicle;$200 at 6000 block of WindyHollow Court, Nov. 2.

iPod taken; $200 at 5700 blockof Cromley Drive, Nov. 2.

Gasoline not paid for at UnitedDairy Farmers; $36 at BranchHill Guinea Pike, Nov. 3.

Wallet taken at Queen CityLaundry at Ohio 28, Nov. 4.

Personal property taken at1000 block of Klondyke, Nov.4.

Bracelets taken; $3,750 at 600block of Doe Run, Nov. 5.

Gasoline not paid for at United

Dairy Farmers; $65 at BranchHill Guinea Pike, Nov. 5.

Chain saw, etc. taken fromLowe’s; $768 at Romar Drive,Nov. 6.

MILFORDIncidents/investigationsAssaultLarge fight reported at Padri-no’s at 100 block of Main St.,Nov. 14.

Criminal damageStorm door damaged at 900block of Seminole Trail, Nov.13.

DisturbanceReported at block 10 of Cha-teau Place, Nov. 10.

Reported at BW3’s at 100 blockof Rivers Edge, Nov. 15.

TheftHeadphones taken from Radio

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Howdy folks,The Rambler Center

in Russellville is a busyplace. The Police depart-ment, the craft show andother things. There isnow a new sewing andquilting hobbyists start-ing. You are invited to bea part of a brand-newsewing and quiltinggroup. This will be at theRambler Center. Thehours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.The table and chairs willbe set up, but you need tobring your own projectsand sewing equipment.The lady to contact isPam Norris - her tele-phone number is 937-446-1588.

The town of Russell-

ville issmall, buthas a lotgoing on sogive Pam acall andget in-volved.The fellow-ship will begreat.Bring your

own packed lunch - nowthey wouldn’t mind if youbring some extra cookiesor something. Good luck!

Sunday the Ohio Val-ley Antique Machineryhad its Thanksgivingmeal at the F.O.E. Hall.There was a good crowdso I got to bring the fooditems they had left to the

Shepherd House in Be-thel. The ShepherdHouse is for school chil-dren to go after school.The results are great.There are up to 50 schoolchildren that attend eachschool day. There areseveral things the youngfolks can do includingcooking, carpentry, mu-sic, learning about theBible and the works ofthe Lord, music, and ateacher that is retiredteaches the young folks.There is a snack for thefolks when they get therefrom school so the food Igave the Shepherd Housewill be used for theyoung folks. The ladythat started this is to be

blessed.If you are in Bethel

stop where the store is byFrisch’s. The ShepherdHouse is alongside thestore so stop and seewhat the good Lord isdoing for this place. Ifyou feel like making adonation she would ap-preciate it. There is nocharge for the youngfolks to attend there.

There was a Thanks-giving service at the St.Mary’s Church in BethelSunday evening Nov. 22.This was all the churchesin Bethel that belong tothe Ministrial Associa-tion. The service waswonderful with a bigcrowd. There is a churchin Bethel the BethelCommunity Church, thatserved meals to 3,000folks at the Burke Parklast summer The Lord isworking in Bethel, Bata-via and all over. TheKitchen of Hope at theBethel Methodist Churchthat have the meal everySaturday starting at 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m. they feedaround 150 people everySaturday. The BataviaMethodist Church havetheir meal for the public

on the third Saturday ofeach month.

This is late forThanksgiving, but I hopeyou got to be with yourfamily and friends. Thisyear we need to givethanks to the Lord forour family and the areawe live in. I was talkingto Richard Compton, hehas a deer processingplant and lives on Star-ling Road. He has donesome deer’s for Ruth Annand me and they do agreat job. The telephonenumber is 734- 2906.Richard told me thismorning they have doneover 500 deer so far.They do a good job andcut the meat the way youwant it so if you need thisservice give them a call.

The carpenter shophere at my place is busy.I went last Saturday, toGoshen for the LionsClub craft show and pan-cake breakfast. The at-tendance was big, theyhad a parade and after itstopped raining it wasgreat.

As I write this article,Chester is on my lap. Hewas laying along thegarage watching the bird

feeder when I went to thedoor and he saw me. Hecame in and got on mylap. After a while hejumped down and went tomy recliner chair wherehe sleeps during the day.He wanted me to go setin the chair so he couldlay on my lap. The otherday when I came in forlunch, I was watching thenews while he was layingin my chair. When he sawI was setting in RuthAnn’s chair he jumpeddown and came to set inmy lap. The last fewnights while it has beencold he stays in the houseand sleeps by my side.When I get up he watchesme, if I go to the kitchenhe will beat me to hisfood bowl. He is some-thing!

Start your week bygoing to the house ofworship of your choiceand praising the goodLord.

God bless all...Morelater

George Rooks is aretired park ranger.Rooks served for 28 yearswith the last five as man-ager of East Fork StatePark.

The folks in Clermont County care about their neighbors

George RooksOLE FISHERMAN

Shack at 900 block of LilaAve., Nov. 11.

Gasoline not paid for at Krogerat 800 block of Main St., Nov.12.

Reported at Target at RiversEdge Drive, Nov. 13.

CLERMONT COUNTYSHERIFF’S OFFICE

Incidents/investigationsCriminaldamaging/endangeringReported at 6500 block ofOhio 133, Pleasant Plain, Nov.10.

Receiving stolen property,theftReported at 2500 block ofMoler Road, Goshen, Nov. 9.

TheftReported at 7000 block ofNumber Five Road, PleasantPlain, Nov. 10.

Reported at 2700 block ofCedarville Road, Goshen, Nov.

12.

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IRS CommissionerJohn Koskinen says, “Weneed the public’s help.We need people to joinwith us and take an ac-tive role in protectingtheir personal and fi-nancial data fromthieves.”

The IRS says its clearincreasingly sophisti-cated identity thieves arebuying and selling exces-sive amounts of personalfinancial data on theblack market. They usethis data to file fraudu-lent tax returns usingvictims’ names and So-cial Security numbers.

People like Sandie, ofCincinnati, who wroteme, “Identity issue withIRS holding up 2014 re-fund payment that couldbe used toward eyetransplant medications.Calls to IRS since May tono avail, just extendrefund date with anotherexcuse.”

It took eight monthsand a lot of work with theIRS before Sandie finallygot her refund. That’s alittle longer than usualbecause the IRS says theaverage wait time to getthings cleared up is sixmonths.

Then there’s Douglas,of Cincinnati, who wroteme, “My wife and I arebeing threatened by theIRS. Someone used mySocial Security numberin 2013 and owes the IRS.

They filedtheir re-turn inMarch of2014 – wefiled inApril, 2014and re-ceived anotice thatwe hadfiled

twice.”Douglas says matters

got a lot worse recently.“We received a certi-

fied mail stating, ‘Noticeof intent to seize yourstate tax refund or otherproperty’ if we fail topay…We are shockedthat the IRS can continueto harass us for debt thatwe’re not responsible for.They’ve never evenshown us the tax returnshowing that we owethem money for 2013. Asa matter of fact, our le-gitimate 2013 tax returnshows that they owe usfor that year.”

I put Douglas in touchwith the IRS tax advo-cate who was able to sortthrough the fraud. Hehas now been creditedfor the money he paidand received refundchecks for 2013 and 2014.

The IRS its importantto protect your personalinformation by havingsecurity software onyour computers andbeing aware of phonyemails and phone scams.

For the 2016 tax filingseason there will be newstandards for loggingonto all tax softwareproducts including mini-mum password require-ments, new security

questions and standardlockout features.

For the first time,refund fraud victims willbe able to request a copyof the fraudulent taxreturns filed by crookswho used their stolenidentities. The IRS saysthere will be partial orfull redaction of informa-tion on those tax returnsto protect additionalpossible victims. Howev-er, it says, there will beenough data for consum-ers to determine howtheir personal informa-tion was used.

Howard Ain appearsas the Troubleshooter onWKRC-TV Local 12News. Email him atheyhoward@local12.com.

Identity thieves continually causingproblems with IRS, taxpayers

Howard AinHEY HOWARD!

» The eighth annual “HolidayTurkey Initiative” has set a goalto distribute 150 turkeys - 50each to the Shelter House (for-mally the Drop In Center), theOver the Rhine/Walnut HillsKitchens and The Joseph Housefor the Homeless Veterans

The projected cost of $4,050($27 per bird). Tax deductiblereceipts will be provided toindividual, corporate and or-ganizational donors in January.

The birds are bought, at adiscount, delivered and stored atthe Over the Rhine Kroger store,1420 Vine St., for pick-up by thethree recipient organizations.

Cash and personal checks,payable to Ralph Di Fulvio C/OHTI, are acceptable. Corporateand organizational checks canbe made payable to Kroger.Kroger does not accept third-party checks. Mail checks toRalph Di Fulvio, 889 FenchurchCourt,Cincinnati OH 45230.

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intoxicating leaves10 Mosque no-no15 Key word #219 Bon ____20 Songwriter

Carmichael21 Minor snafu22 Capital known for 300

years as Christiania23 Ill-fated seducer

in “Tess of the D’Urbervilles”

24 1-Across + 15-Across26 Erupt27 What a driverless car

drives29 Pageant V.I.P.s30 Like some soldiers

in the American Revolution

32 Farmyard call33 You may leave when

it’s up34 Endnotes?35 Portland, Ore.-to-

Boise dir.36 Egg producer38 The “e” of i.e.39 ____ Olshansky, first

Soviet-born N.F.L. player

41 Villainous43 1-Across + 122-Across48 Workers on the board49 It covers everything

quite clearly

50 Decepticon’s foe in “Transformers”

54 Sewing case55 Clio nominees57 S.U.V. alternative59 Moolah60 Bench warmer62 Final Four round64 ____ cards (items

used in ESP tests)65 1-Across + 125-Across70 15-Across +

122-Across72 Acronym on the S&P

50073 Galileo, by birth75 Take off, as a heavy

coat?76 Venice tourist

attraction78 S.U.V. alternative80 Golfer Ernie81 Acted like85 Goldeneye or

harlequin87 Paul who won a Nobel

in Physics89 1962 Paul Anka hit91 15-Across +

125-Across94 Coat fur97 Ammonium and

others98 Subj. for Bloomberg

News99 Puts in stitches, say100 Food that’s an

anagram of 98-Across

101 Washing the dishes, e.g.

103 Plantation device105 Subj. with many

irregularities

106 Shabby108 Sound in “Eleanor

Rigby” and “Yesterday”

110 Disdainful sounds113 “Little” visitor to

Slumberland, in old comics

114 122-Across + 125-Across

117 Holder of small doses

118 Former British crown colony in the Mideast

119 TurboTax option120 As old as the hills121 Petro-Canada

competitor122 Key word #3123 Looking for124 Go well together125 Key word #4

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Jackson film4 Pilaflike product5 Pot user?6 Tic-tac-toe failure7 “Understand?”8 Fellow students,

generally9 Brings together10 “Hook” role11 Successes in the

game Battleship12 Sister brand of

Phisoderm13 Elation14 It helps you get ahead

15 Pardner’s mount16 Glimpses17 Orioles’ div.18 He played Chaplin in

“Chaplin”25 Date28 QB Bobby who

purportedly put a curse on the Detroit Lions

31 Germophobe’s need33 Doesn’t pursue34 Mustard, but not

ketchup: Abbr.36 Stage prize37 Old TV adjustment:

Abbr.39 Radiologist, e.g.40 Biological blueprints42 Makes up (for)44 Lucius’s son, in Harry

Potter45 Fancy marble46 Fidelity offerings, for

short47 Political insults, so to

speak51 Uncle ____52 Hershiser who was

Sports Illustrated’s 1988 Sportsman of the Year

53 Major ally?56 Islamic mystics58 Place for a bust60 Figurine61 Stemming from63 Archenemy of

Mattel’s He-Man65 General interests?66 Author Wiesel67 Tournament

organizer since ’3968 “Ha! I was right!”

69 Says, “Read you loud and clear … over,” say

71 Rope in

74 Informer, informally

77 South American tuber

79 Recharge midday

81 Sandpaper and such

82 Creatures that may live inside oysters – hence the name

83 Cable’s ____ Classic

84 Springfieldexclamations

86 Male lead in Disney’s “Frozen”

88 Messy food order at a carnival

90 Witty Nash

92 ____ choy

93 Common wedding- reception feature

94 Kind of column95 “Holy ____!”96 J. Paul Getty and

others102 Literally,

“breathless”103 [You stink!]104 Ho hi107 Beast on Skull

Island, informally108 Low-lying area

109 Robert who oversaw the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm

110 Ophthalmologist’sconcern

111 Burkina ____ (African land)

112 Vending machine feature

115 Small songbird116 Burns’s “before”

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ANDERSO N-1BR, stove, re-frig, extra clean, quiet 3 fam.Lg gar. $625+ $625 dep. 1 yrlese. 513-283-4604

ANDERSON TWP.SEM MANOR

Large updated apts. for Se-niors 55 & older or handicap-ped or disabled. Rent subsi-dized. Laundry on site, hair

salon, cable, nr busline, activ-ities, small pets ok. 513-474-5827 or tty 800-750-0750.

Mariemont- 2 Family, 1BR,porch, pvt entrance, eqpt kit,lndry, yard, water pd. N/S.$565. 513-984-3897

MILFORD- SEM VillaRent subsidized.

Voted Best of the EastSenior apts. 55 + older Or

mobility impaired.Immed. occup. Newly reno-vated apts. Secure building.

Service CoordinatorVisiting physicians.

513-831-3262tty 1-800-750-0750

Milford VillageSpacious, 1BR, updated,

redecorated, quiet, clean,ht/wtr pd, wooded setting,

walk to stores, $695.513-519-8512

Mt Carmel 1 br $450Wmsbrg 1-2br $425+Eqpt Kit. New crpet.

283-5569/528-2632

Mt. Washington - 1 & 2BRs,1BA, on busline, hdwd flrs,lndry on site, wtr incl,window a/c units, 513-313-2709

NORWOOD--Fully Furnished.Clean, TV w/cable.

1 person. Non-smoker.$100+dep. 513-731-4008

Batavia- 2 BR, 1.5 BA, eqptkit, LR w/WBFP & cathedralceil, balc, w/d hkup, waterfurn. $650-700 + dep 513-658-5766, 513-831-5959

BEECHMONT- NR 275.Luxury 2-3BR townhome.2.5bath, eat-in-kit, w/d hkup,pvt patio, 1-2 car att gar, FP,From $925. 513-943-7800

EASTGATE NR- 2 BR, 2.5 BA,full bsmt, $825/mo. or withgarage $950/mo. 3 BR $1195.513-752-2888

Cherrygrove - 3BR, 2BA, LR,FR, half basement, 2 car car-port, lg fenced yard. no pets.$1000/mo. Call 513-553-1555

EASTGATE- Newly renovated3BR, fenced yard, $800+secdep. Call 513-753-4693

FAIRFAX- 2 & 3 br brickcolonial, eqpt kit, full bsmt, 1car gar, $950/mo. + dep. 513-831-5959, 658-5766

L O V E L A N D - 9993 UnionCemetery Rd. 2.6 Acres se-rene country setting. Freshlypainted, new carpeting, 3BR, 2 BA Cape Cod, lg deck,all new kit appls, $950 mo. +$950 sec. dep. 513-206-2684

PLEASANT RIDGEEng Tudor. 2.5 Bed. 2 Bath,

Fin. Bsmt. 1 Car Gar.$1050+Util. 513-777-0470

Hunt/rec - SE Indiana- 4 ac,pole bldg, creek, priv., lg

timber, lg camper w/utils,$38k. 812-216-7562

DEPENDABLE, honest &hardworking with referen-ces. Home health aide withover 30+ years experience.

incl. dementia &alzheimers. Available 24/7.

Call 513-658-1413,513-704-5551.

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

YMCA needs chilcareworkers for before school,during school, and afterschool hours. Must be 18with high school diplomaor GED. Apply online at

myy.org or email resumeto mevans@

cincinnatiymca.org

Child Care CenterHyde Park Area

Needs two experiencedcaregivers to assist with

infants, toddlers orpreschoolers

5 days a week. FT/PT.AM/PM. Must have HS

diploma or GED.513-631-2095.

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513-333-0563Weekend Positions

Guaranteed Hour Positions$10 per Hour and $11 per Hour

Positions

Bodyman & PainterSmall Auto Body Shop in searchof a combination Bodyman &Painter. Must be a self-starter,experienced in the field for at

least 5 years, and have reliabletransportation and references.

Qualified applicants only:apply at 291 Harmon Ave.

Lebanon or call 513-932-3551between the hours 8-12 and 1-5

Ask for Don Thomas.

Chemical TechnicianCincinnati Tri-County Area

Coatings Company seeks motivatedindividual for mixing and blendingwater based coatings. Knowledgeof chemistry a plus. Must be ableto lift 50 lbs.Technical backgroundA PLUS! Many benefits and good

starting wage. Must passbackground test.

E-mail General Manager atatp_supply@hotmail.com

Direct SupportProfessional

8-10 FT/PT staff needed forEast and West Side grouphome locations. 2nd , 3rdand weekend shifts. NeedHS diploma or GED, validOhio driver’s license andgood driving record. Paid

training provided.Apply in person at

CORE, Inc. Tri CountyParkway, Cincinnati, OH

45246 EOE

Heavy Equipment /Rock Drill Mechanic

Location: Williamsotwn, KY. Weare looking for a positive,

hardworking individual that is ateam player and works well withothers. Applicant must be wellversed in diesel and hydraulic

functions. 5+ years’ experience insimilar work. Must be able to work

flexible hours and holidays when needed. Benefitsinclude competitive hourly rate,

401(k) plan, health insurance. EOE

Email resume to resume@gsi.us

JANITORIALPart time evening cleaner

needed in theMason/Kings Island areaSunday-Thursday after

6pm. 2-3 hours per clean.Call 513-315-0218

JANITORIALPart time evening cleanerneeded in the Milford areaM,W,F after 6pm. Approx

4 hours per clean.Call 513-553-6757

JANITORIALPart time evening cleanersneeded in the Sharonvillearea Mon-Fri after 5pm.

Approx. 5 hours per clean.IDEAL FOR COUPLES!

Call 513-315-0218

Landscape Laborer – Temporary, full-time 2/15/2016 –11/15/2016. 32 jobs w/ Mike Ward Landscaping, Inc. Loveland,

OH job sites in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton & Warren cntys.Use hand/power/tools/equip. Lay sod, mow/trim, plant, water

fertilize, dig, rake, assist w/ install of mortarless segmentalconcrete masonry wall units. 3 months exp req’d. Lift/carry 50lbs when nec. Employer paid pre-employment, random, upon

suspicion & post accident drug testing req’d. 40 hr/wk7:00AM – 4:00 PM M-F, Sat work req’d, when nec. Wage is no

less than $12.04/hr (OT varies @ $18.06/hr). Raise/bonus atemplr discretion. Transport (incl. meals &, as nec, lodging) to

place of employ provided or paid to wkrs residing outsidenormal commute distance by completion of 50% of job peri-od. Return transport provided or paid to same wkrs if wkr

completes job period or is dismissed early. Wkrs are guaran-teed offer of ¾ of work hrs each 12-wk period. Tools, sup-

plies, equip, & uniform provided at no cost. Potential deductfor add’l uniform pieces, advances, & daily trans. To/from

wksite from central loc may apply. Emplr provides incidentaltransport btw job sites. Interview req’d. Fax resumes to

%513) 683-2128 or apply at: Ohio Means Jobs Warren Coun-ty, 300 E. Silver St., Lebanon, OH 45036. (513) 695-1130.

JO#3073767.

The Cincinnati Enquirer has carrierroutes available in the following areas:

CentralSt. Bernard @ Walnut Hills @ Wyoming @ Avondale

EastAmelia / Batavia @ Bethel @ Brown County @ Goshen @

Hyde Park @ Madeira/Indian Hill/Milford/Loveland @ Montgomery / Silverton @ Oakley

WestColerain Twp. @ Groesbeck

Monfort Heights @ NorthsideWestern Hills / Westwood @ Wyoming

NorthFairfield @ Liberty Township @ Maineville @ Middletown

@ Morrow Mason @ Sharonville South Lebanon@ West Chester

KentuckyCold Spring @ Crescent Springs

Edgewood ErlangerFlorence / Burlington

Independence / Taylor MillPark Hills / Ft. Mitchell

Union @ Walton / Verona @ WarsawIndianaSt. Leon

Must be 18 with a valid drivers license and proof ofinsurance. If interested please call: 513-768-8134

Landscape Laborers - Temporary,full-time 2/1/16-10/31/16. 30 jobsw/ GroundSystems, Inc., Blue Ash,

OH & Hebron, KY & job sites inBoone(KY), Kenton(KY),

Butler(OH), Clermont(OH),Hamilton(OH) & Warren(OH)

cntys. Use hand tools/equip. Laysod, mow/trim, edge, plant,

water, fertilize, dig, mulch & rake.Entry lvl; req’s suprvsn. No exp

req’d/will train. Lift/carry 50 lbs.,when nec. Post-accident & emplyr-

pd pre-employ drug & alcoholtest req’d. 40 hr/wk 7:30 AM-4 PMM-F. Sat./Sun. work req’d, when

nec. Wage is no less than$12.04/hr (OT varies @ $18.06/hr).Raise/bonus at emplr discretion.Transport (incl. meals &, as nec,

lodging) to place of employprovided or paid to wkrs residingoutside normal commute distance

by completion of 50% of jobperiod. Return transport provided

or paid to same wkrs if wkrcompletes job period or isdismissed early. Wkrs are

guaranteed offer of 3/4 of workhrs each 12-wk period. Tools,

supplies, equip, & uniformprovided at no cost. Emplr

provides incidental transport btwjob sites. Interview req’d. Email

resume tocareers@Groundsystems.net or

apply at: Ohio Means JobsCincinnati-Hamilton Cnty, 1916Central Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH

45214, (513) 946-7200.JO#3065888.

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Property DamageInspectors

No Experience Required In-house training

provided Must have car

Call Bert 888-386-5551

WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPENINGS

No Experience NeededFull Training provided

Looking for MotivatedIndividuals to Start

ASAP

Call 513-906-4462

Group Home Manager

Group Home Manager needed.Work with people who have DD.Responsible for staff and servicedelivery supervision. Successful

applicant will have goodmanagement, organizational andpeople skills. 2-3 years supervisory

experience required.Intensive training and close supervision to start. Must

have diploma/GED, valid license,good driving record. Good

benefits and work atmosphere.Apply in person or send

resume toCORE, Inc. Tri County Parkway,

Cincinnati, OH 45246,Attention: Beth EOE

Looking for energetic, experienced and caring nursing assistants to join a great team!

We offer competitive wages, 8 & 12 hr shifts.

Health insurance $98/mo.Must be State Tested.

Apply online to Apply online to join our team!join our team!

Nurse AidesFull Time, Part Time, PRN

2nd & 3rd Shift

www.carespring.com/employment

RN’s needed for skilled focused, transitional care environment.

Must possess strong clinical, customer service &

organizational skills.Exp preferred. Competitive salary.

Health Insurance $98/mo.

Apply online to Apply online to join our team!join our team!

NursesFull Time, Part Time, PRN

2nd & 3rd Shift

www.carespring.com/employment

FLORAL DESIGNERExperienced Designer with flower

shop background. Creative,outgoing person. Good customer

service skills and attention todetail. Familiar with Point of Salesystems. At least 26 years of agewith good driving record. 30+

hrs/wk. Call Jackie: 513.520.9449

ROUTE SALESThe Schwebel Baking Company

is seeking experienced,aggressive, self-starters for its

Route Sales team in ourCincinnati, OH location.

This is a full-time position that isresponsible for selling andmerchandising Schwebel’scomplete line of quality

products to existing and newaccounts while driving aSchwebel’s bread truck.

Route Sales Representative’shours of work vary by assigned

route. Competitive base pay andcomprehensive benefits based onbread route sales. Great benefitspackage after probation period.

"**Please note that this jobprofile is not meant to be all

inclusive of the responsibilities ofthis position; individuals may

perform other duties as assignedor required.**

If interested, please apply onwww.schwebels.com/careers

or send a resume tohr@schwebels.com. Please put

"Cincinnati Route Sales" inthe title."

AUCTION NOTICERt. 52 Ripley, OH.

Buying or Selling Call Today!Sun. Dec. 6th 10:00

Inspection Sat. 5th 10:00New Building Material +

Incl. Lg. Amount of Hardwood Flooring- Kitchen Cabinets-Lumber- Metal Roofing- Ins. Board- Windows- Doors- Trim-

Tile- Laminate Flr.- Area Rugs- More- LongabergerBaskets - Tables full of Closeout Items- 25 Christmas Trees

in Box- Rough Sawed Lumber some 20” Wide- SportsMemorabilia - Coins- Antiques- Collectables- Appliances-

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FOOD AVAIL.

ROUTE SALESThe Schwebel Baking Company

is seeking experienced,aggressive, self-starters for its

Route Sales team in ourCincinnati, OH location.

This is a full-time position that isresponsible for selling andmerchandising Schwebel’scomplete line of quality

products to existing and newaccounts while driving aSchwebel’s bread truck.

Route Sales Representative’shours of work vary by assigned

route. Competitive base pay andcomprehensive benefits based onbread route sales. Great benefitspackage after probation period.

"**Please note that this jobprofile is not meant to be all

inclusive of the responsibilities ofthis position; individuals may

perform other duties as assignedor required.**

If interested, please apply onwww.schwebels.com/careers

or send a resume tohr@schwebels.com. Please put

"Cincinnati Route Sales" inthe title."

DriverMulch manufacturing company

looking for Class A CDL driver with2 years dump trailer experience.Class B Driver for straight truck

deliveries. Wage based onexperience, 2point limit, M-F.

Please email resume to:hehovis@msn.com

513-831-0060

DRIVERS$3,000.00 Orientation CompletionBonus! Dedicated, Regional, OTR& Point to Point Lanes! Great Pay,

(New hires min 800.00/wk)! CDL-A 1yr. Exp. 1-855-314-1138

DRIVERSCDL-A, 1 yr. Guaranteed Home time.$1250 + per wk. & Benefits. MonthlyBonus program usually $500-$650.

No-Touch. 855-454-0392

Drivers CDL-A: LOCAL Lawrenceburg, IN!!Regional & OTR Home Weekends!

Sign-On Bonus!! Excellent Pay,Benefits! Drue Chrisman Inc.:

1-855-506-8599 x103

Childcare Teacher- Fairfield,OH, Part and Full time posi-tions. Become a part of ateam of teachers providingthe best start to a life-longjourney of learning to thechildren, families, and com-munity we serve. With acommitment to promotingthe quality of learning withthe individual child in mind.,(513)275-1269

KILL BED BUGS! Buy HarrisBed Bug Killers/KIT CompleteTreatment System.Available:Hardware Stores, The HomeDepot, homedepot.com

Professional Driver WantedFor Chrysler 300/Honda

Odyssey, Must BePre-Approved With UberSubject to Background/Criminal Record Check

859-322-1211

ONSITE REAL ESTATE

THURSDAY EVEDEC 10 @ 7:00 PM3607 CRAWFORD ST.NEWTOWN, OH 45244

2144 sf home in the Village of Newtown,4 bdrms, 2.5 bths, 0.24 acre corner lot,built in 1997. PID # 5010006004700.

HIGHEST BID WILL BE PUT ON CONTRACT

AUCTION

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Go to Website for Preview Info.Brent Semple, Auctioneer513.724.1133

AUCTIONDEC. 5, 2015 9:30 A.M.

LOCATION:3760 WHEAT RIDGE RD.,WEST UNION, OH 45693

INSIDE AMISHCOMMUNITY BUILDING

ANTIQUESVISIT auctionzip.com #4988

for full list & pictures.AUCTIONEER:

HERBERT ERWIN937-544-8252

GREAT BUSINESS OPPTY.-Large store or office space,Mt. Carmel area, most utilsincl. 513-314-9230

Greenhills Shows Open Every Weekend

StartingSat Dec. 5th Sun Dec 6th, Flea Market on SaturdaysAntique Show on Sundays

Dealer costs: $15-$20 a table. FREE adm & park-ing. Food avail. 9am-4pm.

American Legion Hall,11100 Winton Rd.,Call 513-825-3099 For reservations

Full length Revillon ranchmink. $12,000 new. Asking$1,950. Call 513-818-8086

Firewood- Premium seas-oned hardwoods, $90 ½cord.

Includes delivery513-633-8339

New oil tank. 275 gal. Used 1season. Orig $800, will sellfor $400. 513-225-7416

Beautiful, like new, full din-ing rm set manufactured byone of America’s finest furni-ture makers: American ofMartinsville. Please call 513-602-9998

BEDROOM --4 pc Queen,$900; Rolltop desk, $500.

Various other items.513-247-9159

Corner computer desk,chests of drawers, entnmtcenter, oak desk, asst chairs,reducing furniture inventory,$10-50. Make offer. 513-851-2674 mfstacy1950@yahoo.com

SC O O T E R - -Victory Series. Neverused. Car carrier included. Orig$3000, sacrifice $1800. 513-382-8364after 6pm.

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We would like to welcome

Troy Bushmanto the Beechmont Ford Dealership.

Troy Bushman joined Beechmont Ford New Car SalesDepartment after working the last fifteen years inmanagement. Troy has been a life long resident ofClermont County which he has been married

nineteen years and has two daughters.

You can contact Troy Bushmanat 513-752-6611 ext. 1132

or email at TroyBushman@bmtford.com

Beechmont Ford • 600 Ohio Pike (Beechmont Ave) • Cincinnati, OH 45245

#1 ALWAYS BUYING-RetiredVet pays top cash for anti-ques and vintage items. Sin-gle item or complete estate513-325-7206

#1 BUYER OF WWI, WWII, Civil War & Vietnam

US, German, Japanese &Special Forces

MILITARY RELICSWill consider any militaryitem depending on type,

condition & history. Bturner@cinci.rr.com

Don’t Let Other AdsFool You.

Call 513-309-1347

BUYING-RECORD ALBUMS &CDs, METAL, JAZZ, BLUES,ROCK, RAP, INDIE, R&B &REGGAE 513-683-6985

CASH PAID for unopenedunexpired Diabetic Strips. Upto $35 per 100. 513-377-7522

www.cincytestrips.com

I BUY OLD ELECTRONICS: StereoEquip. Radio speakers guitar amp.

Records (513) 473-5518

Kindergarten Teaching Ma-terials, New teacher is seek-ing out Kindergarten teach-ing materials. If you’re a re-tired primary grades teacherand are willing to sell yourmanipulative, learning cen-ters, and other items. CallLiz, up to $100.(937)474-1160 timbuktoomey@yahoo.com

Ohio Valley Veneer Cashbuyers of Standing Timber.Specializing in walnut, ash &hard maple. FREE estimates.Must be at least 15 ac ormore. Cut on shares also.Don Dewey 740-357-4008

In accordance with the pro-visions of State law, therebeing due and unpaid charg-es for which the undersignedis entitled to satisfy an own-er and/or manager’s lien ofthe goods hereinafter descri-bed and stored at the UncleBob’s Self Storage location(s) listed below. And, duenotice having been given, tothe owner of said propertyand all parties known toclaim an interest therein,and the time specified insuch notice for payment ofsuch having expired, thegoods will be sold at publicauction at the below statedlocation(s) to the highestbidder or otherwise disposedof on Monday December21st, 2015 3PM 1105 Old StateRt 74 Batavia OH 45103 (513)752-8110James Hurst4455 Mt. Carmel Tobasco #1Cincinnati, OH 45244Household Goods/FurnitureTools/Appliances

James Hurst4455 Mt. Carmel Tobasco #1Cincinnati, OH 45244Household Goods/Furniture

Lynn Gordon498 Piccadilly Sq. APT. BCincinnati, OH 45255Boxes

Sarah Leasure212 West Second StreetSeamon, OH 45679Household Goods/Furniture

Lynn Gordon498 Piccadilly Sq. APT. BCincinnati, OH 45255Household Goods/FurnitureTV/Stereo Equipment

Jonathan G McMillon647 Bellaire CtCincinnati, OH 45244Household Goods/Furniture

Dawn Hatfield3893 Bennett Rd.Apt. 5Cincinnati, OH 45245TV/Stereo EquipmentTools/AppliancesBoxes

Kenneth Lewis2207 LincolnCincinnati, OH 45224Rims/Tires and 3 Bikes

Jason D Forsee4602 Lakeland Dr.Batavia, OH 45103Household Goods/Furniture

Chris Edmondson469 Odin Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45244Household Goods/FurnitureTV/Stereo EquipmentTools/AppliancesBoxes

Kari Disney4560 Eldywood Ln.Batavia, OH 45103Household Goods/FurnitureBoxes876935

WE ARE LOCAL COLLECTORSLOOKING FOR OLD TOYS- ES-PECIALLY STAR WARS! Wepay CASH for toys made inthe 1980s, 70s, 60s and earli-er, and can come to YOU!Buying STAR WARS, Trans-formers, GI JOE, Alien,M.A.S.K., He-Man, and mostother action figure-relatedtoys older than 1994. WEARE LOOKING FOR EX-KENNER and HASBRO EM-PLOYEES who have uniqueitems like service awards andpre-production items likeprototypes, quote or packag-ing samples, catalogs, paintguides, sculpts or molds.Have a Kenner EmployeePhone Book? We give youup to $300 Cash for it! WEARE BUYING ALL YEARLONG, so please save this adfor when you clean out yourgarage, closet, or attic! Wewill pay thousands of dollarsfor the right items. Call ortext 513.477.2557 or513.324.6563 or email us at cincystarwarscollector@gmail.com. We can meet within 24hours in most cases. Pleaseleave a voicemail if we don’tanswer.

AKC French Bulldog pups,Male and Female,$1700.00, 8 weeks, creamand brindle, 1st shots andwormings, 2 females (brin-dle) and 1 male (cream)available, POP can deliver(740)289-9625 satchcornett@gmail.com

INVITATION TO BID

The City of Milford will accept sealed bids for the followingprofessional services:

CONTRACT NO. LA-2016-Landscape Contract

The City will hold a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, Decem-ber 9, 2015 at 11AM at Milford City Hall; firms interested insubmitting bids must attend this meeting, All bids must beproperly labeled and received at the offices of the City ofMilford, 745 Center Street, Suite 200, Milford, Ohio 45150 un-til 11:00 A.M. Local Time on December 18, 2015 .Work under CONTRACT NO. LA-2016 is generally definedas floral installation, flowerbed maintenance, and streettree pruning including all incidental and necessary appurte-nances. . The Contract Documents may be picked up be-tween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the following location:

City of Milford 745 Center Street, Suite 200

Milford, OH 45150

Questions may be directed to Ed Hackmeister, Service Su-perintendent, at 831-7018.Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a BidGuaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Re-vised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall beissued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in theState of Ohio to provide said surety.Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party orparties submitting the proposal and all persons interestedtherein.The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality orto reject any or all bids.No Bidder may withdraw the bid within sixty (60) days af-ter the actual date of opening thereof.

Pam Holbrook Date: November 17, 2015Acting City Manager City of Milford745 Center Street, Suite 200Milford, Ohio 45150 878199

PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION

On September 8, 2015, the Council of the Village ofNewtown passed the following legislation:Resolution #35-2015 appointing the Mayor as the OfficialRepresentative for the State Capital Improvement ProjectFunding.On September 22, 2015, the Council of the Village ofNewtown passed the following legislation:Ordinance #13-2015 approving and establishing rules andregulations for Lake Barber.Ordinance #14-2015 increasing the rate of pay for employeeCharles Morgan.Ordinance #15-2015 appointing John Knuf as Street Commis-sioner and Cemetery Sexton for the Village.Ordinance #16-2015 establishing the salary for the newlyhired Maintenance Supervisor/Street Commissioner/Cemetery Sexton.Resolution #36-2015 approving change order #5 for the con-tract with John P. Tumlin & Sons in the amount of $1,320.Resolution #37-2015 approving change order #6 for the con-tract with John P. Tumlin & Sons in the amount of $2,640.Resolution #38-2015 approving a contract with the Cincin-nati Museum Center for a loan of a mammoth tusk.The complete text of the legislation may be obtained orviewed at the office of the Fiscal Officer of the Village ofNewtown, 3537 Church Street, Newtown, Ohio 45244. 878099

Public NoticeMilford Board of Zoning Ap-peals Date: Thursday, De-cember 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.Place: Council Chambers,745 Center Street, Milford,Ohio. The Milford BZA willreview the following var-iance request: VAR 15-03 910Wallace, Lot Size. An appli-cation submitted by Walterand Donna Luecke, request-ing a variance from Section1143.06 Minimum Lot Area ofthe Milford Zoning Ordi-nance which specifies that“For each permitted usewithin the district, thereshall be a minimum lot areaof one and one-half (1 ½)acres, and shall not includethe right-of-way of a street,road or alley.” The applicantis proposing to construct asingle family dwelling uniton an existing .6784 acre lotlocated at 910 Wallace Ave-nue. The parcel is zoned R-1,Large Lot ResidentialDistrict. The application andaccompanying documentsmay be viewed at CityHall—745 Center Street,Milford, Ohio—from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.If you have any questions,please call Pam Holbrook,Assistant City Manager, at248-5093. 885512

Brittany pups-2 females, 11wks AKC reg, vet ckd, shots,tails docked, dew claws re-moved. $600. (859)919-0119dswhitford@twc.com

CAVALIER KING CHARLES -A.K.C. World’s most undis-covered dog. Amazing, lov-ing lap dogs. Have all colors.Some ready now. Rest readyXmas. $1000. Call 513-404-1622

Cavapoo-$500, 8 month oldMale, Black, Very friendlyand great w/kids. 1st yearshots complete, incl: cratefood, toys 513-240-3883

Public Hearing NotificationThe Clermont County Boardof Developmental Disabili-ties will hold a public hear-ing on Tuesday, December 8from 4:00-5:00 p.m. to re-ceive input from interestedindividuals that will be con-sidered in the developmentof the 2016 Annual ActionPlan. A draft copy of thisplan will be available to thepublic prior to the hearingand will be posted on theClermont DD website (www.clermontdd.org). If you can-not attend the meeting butwish to provide comments/feedback for the 2016 Annu-al Action Plan, you may doso by calling (513) 732-4921or by sending an e-mail to ldavis@clermontdd.org. TheClermont County Board ofDevelopmental Disabilitiesappreciates the input it re-ceives each year; it contin-ues to be a pleasure to serveindividuals with develop-mental disabilities in ourcommunity. 854563

GOLDEN DOODLE F1B -puppies, standard,

male/female, POP, vetchecked. 513-553-1674.

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Jack Russell - 8 weeks old,cute & small, 1st shots &wormed, dew claws re-moved, tails docked, lots ofcolor. $250. 513-625-9774

Manchester terrier puppies -AKC, 3 sets of puppy shots,vet checked, POP. Call 513-683-1866

Sphinx cat - neutered, 12mos old, good w/kids & oth-er pets, for more info 765-238-0810 foxgreta@aol.com

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ANDERSON-“ Rummage Sale Friday,December 4th, 9AM to 2PM and Sat-urday, December 5th, 9AM to Noon,Comboni Mission Ctr, 1318 Nagel Rd(behind post office). $6.00/bag:Christmas items, furniture, collecti-bles, clothing and household items.”

Crestview Hills, KY - 2740Mansion Pl. Short notice -Sunday only sale! 12/6 -10am-5pm. Contents of 2stry home 7 basement.Sterling, 3 sets of china,hummels, costume jewelry,cut glass, figurines, furs,signed artwork, dining rmtbl & china cabinet, pictures,desk, couch, rocker recliners,misc tbls & chairs, lamps,coffee & end tbls, credenza,books, records, electronics,full & twin beds, metal shelv-ing, book shelves, lots ofmisc. Too much to list, allpriced to sell. Info & picshsestatesales.com or 859-468-9468. Dir: Dixie Hwy toLookout Farms Dr. to Man-sion Pl.

Ft. Wright, KY - 1420 EastHenry Clay Ave. 12/4 & 12/5,Fri - 9a-4p. #’s @ 845am. Sat9a-4p. Contents of 2 stryhome & basement. Sterling,costume jewelry, jewelrychest, full beds, dressers,chest of drawers, nightstands, book shelves, rocker,corner shelf, coffee & endtbls, couch, chairs, dining &kitchen tbl, china hutch,server, old cabinets, lamps,pictures, mirrors, micro-waves, entertainment center,records, washer, dryer, pow-er & hand tools, patio furn,heavy duty sewing mach, lotsof misc. Too much to list, allpriced to sell. Info & picshsestatesales.com or 859-468-9468. Dir: Kyles Ln toEast Henry Clay Ave.

GLENDALE-- 60 yrs of accumulatedtreasures incl: roll top desk, woodenfile cab, dictionary stand, 4 diningchrs, rocking chr, comp desk, refrig,Cuisinart, Weber grill, cookbks, beersteins, ext ladder, elect saw, misctools, much more. Sat Dec 5th, 9am-4pm. 24 Brandywine Dr.

P i e r c e Twp-Moving Sale,903 Winged Foot Way, Fri: 8-5, Sat: 8-5, pool tbl w/acces.,pub tbl w/4 chrs, airhockey,slot machine, pokertbl, chess tbl,dining rm set,bed rm set, 2 display cabi-nets, gas pressure washer,Roseville pottery, BB cards,die cast cars many moreitems all high quality Dir:Legendary Run Clermont Cty

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House cleaning - years of ex-perience. Take pride in work.Reliable & honest. Referen-ces. 513-313-5349

HANDYMANNo job too big or small incl.electrical. Call Bob & com-

pare. 513-248-2130

A & J Tree RemovalBrush Removal & Fire Wood.Fully Insured. 513-325-5172

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Westie- CKC, Ped champs, M& F, $650-725, 8 wks, papers,POP, shots, small, does notshed. 513-827-7744, 513-284-2487. lookmn@mail.uc.edu

Buying All Vehicles Not Just Junk $200-$2000and more. Fair cash price,quick pickup. 513-662-4955

BUYING TOYOTAAND MERCEDES

Most years & models;need service records,

fair prices paid.Paul Padget’sVintage Sales

(513) 821-2143 Since 1962

NISSAN Versa ’10. 40 mpg,96K mi, 5 spd, 4 cyl, FWD,winterized, good in snow, dkblue, mint cond, $5500/OBO.Hurry won’t last! 513-885-2222

Toyota Camry XLE ’04 - 100kmiles, black, very good cond,lthr seats, 4cyl, sun rf, htdseats. $6650. Call 859-468-4616

1 9 3 0 ’ s & up Muscle Cars,Classics & Vettes wanted.Paying Top Market Value513-500-1828

1 BUYER OF OLD CARSCLASSIC, ANTIQUE ’30-40-50-60-70s,Running or not.

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