Eastern Hills Journal 01/02/19

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EASTERN HILLS JOURNAL Your Community Press newspaper serving Columbia Tusculum, Hyde Park, Mariemont, Mount Lookout, Oakley and other Northeast Cincinnati neighborhoods

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Hyde Park Coffee Emporium keeps outdoor seating Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal.” Mary Siegel is shown to the right. PROVIDED

First Cirque du Soleil show on ice stars Mariemont woman Chris Varias Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

If Cincinnati has a skating mecca, it could be U.S. Bank Arena. It’s where, as a youngster, Mary Siegel watched famous figure skaters come through with shows like “Champions on Ice” and “Stars on Ice.” She’s also taken in several Cincinnati Cyclones games at the Downtown arena. “It’s cool that it’s finally me out there,” she says, before taking to the ice for her first performance there. “It’s like a dream come true.” Siegel, 30, recently starred in Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal,” the theatrical company’s first show that utilizes an ice rink. The Mariemont resident has been on the road for the past year with Cirque, and she got to come home for a run of seven shows at U.S. Bank Arena. And best of all, it’s as if she routed the tour herself, because the shows fell between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. “I get to wake up on Christmas morning at home with my family,” she smiles. Cincinnati is where Siegel became a skater. Her first time on stakes was at the Cincinnati Zoo’s ice rink at the age of seven. She started lessons soon after, and it didn’t take long for her parents to realize their daughter was a prodigy. Siegel won a gold medal at the 2000 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championship. She was on a track to compete at the Olympic games but was derailed by injuries, so she made the transition from amateur to professional, working

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A scene from Cirque du Soleil's "Crystal." MATT BEARD/PROVIDED

for Royal Caribbean – yes, there are cruise ships large enough to house an ice rink – and Holiday on Ice. There was also a Disney on Ice tryout at U.S. Bank Arena, the only time she previously skated there. She didn’t make the cut. “I guess I’m just not a princess,” she laughs. But who needs Mickey Mouse when you have Cirque?

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“When I first started performing and skating professionally, I’ve always found Cirque du Soleil a very attractive company,” Siegel says. “It’s the top level of any entertainment in my opinion. And I always said that if Cirque did an ice show I wanted to be a part of it. And then I got the news that they were casting ice skaters. I submitted my information, and we emailed each other back and forth a couple times. And there we go. I got a job.” In “Crystal,” Siegel stars as the reflection of the title character, who runs away from home and comes upon a frozen pond. Siegel’s skating chops are put to the test, as is her tolerance for heights. She makes her entrance into the performance 30 feet in the air, with the help of wires and a track-and-trolley system. “When I first signed up for this gig, I didn’t know what to expect. I was really nervous. Usually, it feels like the first day of school when you come and experience the atmosphere of a new company. But knowing that it’s Cirque and knowing we were going to be pushed beyond our comfort zone was something that was really exciting to me, and I was really eager to learn and do different things,” she says. Her Cincinnati contingent is excited, too. Parents, friends, coaches and cousins were in attendance through the run – lots of cousins. "I had one cousin buy 31 tickets for one show. And that was just one cousin, and I have about 40,” she says. “It’s my homecoming, really.”

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A Cincinnati City Council decision allowing Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park to continue using green space for additional outdoor seating is causing concern among neighborhood councils across the city. Over the objection of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council, Cincinnati City Council recently voted to allow the cafe at 3316 Erie Ave. to keep four tables and 16 chairs on land just west of the business’s property that the city had previously designated as a buffer between commercial and residential use. “As president of Westwood Civic (Association), I would simply hope that our voice on any of the many zoning issues we face actually matters,” Henry Frondorf said in a discussion on the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council’s Facebook page about Cincinnati City Council’s decision. “Your issue is really an issue of the 47 neighborhood councils.” Tony Tausch,who co-owns the Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park as well as a second location at 110 E. Central Parkway in Over-the-Rhine, asked Cincinnati in September to – essentially retroactively – allow him to pave about 300 square feet of land along Victoria Avenue in Hyde Park, See SEATING, Page 1A

Some Hyde Park residents are unhappy that the Coffee Emporium, is being allowed more outdoor seating along Victoria Avenue, to the west of its property fronting on Erie Avenue. JEANNE HOUCK/THE ENQUIRER

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Living Christmas trees can be dropped off for recylcing in Hamilton County at one of four sites from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 5 and Jan. 12. Two sites in Northern Kentucky also are recycling trees. PROVIDED

Where to recycle your Christmas tree Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste offers multiple drop-off sites for living Christmas trees (no artificial trees). Trees should not be bagged or wrapped, according to the county website. All ornaments, tinsel and other decorations must be removed. Trees cannot be left for curbside removal, according to the county website. Hamilton County residents can

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immediately west of his Erie Avenue business, for some outdoor tables and chairs. He also asked the city not to enforce a requirement for additional offstreet parking based on the Coffee Emporium's increased footprint. Tausch already had paved the area and instituted the outdoor seating, saying at a Cincinnati City Planning Commission meeting in October that he thought the additional outdoor seating was approved in permits his contractor got for a recent remodeling project at the Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park. In early-December, before Cincinnati City Council voted to approve the paving and outdoor seating, some city council members touted the Coffee Emporium as a valuable, community-minded asset to the city. “This is not what is driving my vote, but I do want to be on record saying this: I think Coffee Emporium is an unbelievable force for good in this city,” Cincinnati Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld said. “They are not just a coffee shop. They are a place that builds community, and I feel like represents the best of what this city can be.” The Hyde Park Neighborhood Council responded in a post on its Facebook page that “this is a zoning/land use issue, not a popularity contest, and it seems to us that the benefit of 16 more outdoor seats to Coffee Emporium does not outweigh the negative effect this has on traffic, parking, pedestrian safety and the residential quality of the neighborhood. “That green space was put in place by the city specifically and intentionally to act as a buffer between the Hyde Park

East Neighborhood Business District and the residential area. “A neighborhood council motion should matter. We like to think we are a pretty strong ‘force for good,’ too,” the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council said on Facebook. Cincinnati Councilman Chris Seelbach described the Coffee Emporium as his second home and said he has known the owners for more than a decade. “I am there every day. I eat there probably at least 50 percent of the week for lunch,” Seelbach said. “They pay their employees a living wage. They give back to the community and they provide a space for people of all backgrounds to convene and meet. “I agree it is a business we should be holding up and thanking for their incredible leadership in Cincinnati,” Seelbach said. The Hyde Park Neighborhood Council said on Facebook that it is troubling that Cincinnati City Council, in the face of widespread opposition and violations of city procedures, is siding with Coffee Emporium on this issue. “City council is permitting commercial encroachment into the (single-family) residential zone, despite the strong opposition of the abutting homeowner and a majority of the residents in the Victoria area, the motions of opposition by the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council and a city planning staff report that noted existing parking issues and stated the proposed commercial use … ‘is inconsistent with residential land use’,” the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council said. “A West End resident came up to (a Hyde Park Neighborhood Council representative after the Cincinnati City Council) meeting and said she could sympathize because her community feels powerless, too.”

Mo" in this mоth and cele!ate Christmas in July! Cincinnati City Council has approved outdoor seating to the west of the Coffee Emporium in Hyde Park. JEANNE HOUCK/THE ENQUIRER

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Cozy winter food: Hearty bolognese, steamy mulled cider Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

You know I’ve been writing about food for a long time, and saving recipes even before that. So I have to chuckle when a reader tells me they keep recipes, too. Like Neil Barton, a Montgomery reader. He said he just tried a Bolognese recipe that I had published a decade ago in a magazine. “It’s great,” he said. Well, Neil told me it inspired him to search for an authentic Ragu Bolognese. And search he did. “The upshot is I gave up,” he said and stuck with

mine. “My conclusion is just use the recipes you like,” he said. No argument from me there! Maybe you’re in the mood for some hot mulled cider. Make it yourself with the recipe I’m sharing for mulling spices. These on their own make a nice hostess gift during the winter months.

Coming soon Chili recipes from readers Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educator and author. Find her blog online at Abouteating.com. Email her at rita@com munitypress.com with “Rita’s kitchen” in the subject line.

Homemade bolognese is quick to throw together and makes a warm winter meal. RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Pasta with quick Bolognese sauce Plant proteins are one of the trends for 2019. Tomatoes contain protein, along with fiber, so you’ll be right on track with this recipe.

Mulling spices for cider

Mulled cider

Sometimes I’ll just boil the spices in a bit of water on the stove as a potpourri. Fragrant, and cloves have healing qualities.

Ingredients 1 recipe mulling spices

Ingredients

1 sliced orange or apple

4 cinnamon sticks, about 3” long, broken up

Cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)

3 whole cloves

Instructions

2 whole allspice

Bring cider to a boil with spices, lower to a simmer and add fruit. Strain out spices before serving, with a slice of fruit and cinnamon stick.

Instructions Mix everything together and store in pantry.

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider

There are two big events in January at Indian Hill Primary School we hope you will attend. Open House, 9-10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, at Indian Hill Primary School (grades K-2), 6207 Drake Road. Indian Hill Primary School (IHPS) is hosting an open house, and all parents and guardians of prospective Braves are invited to attend. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Jan. 10. “We welcome any parent/guardian who is considering transferring their child from private, parochial, or another public-school district, and parents of incoming 2019 kindergartners to come experience the creative learning space we offer at Indian Hill Primary School,” said IHPS Principal Jim Nichols. “This is an important time for parents to meet the principal, faculty, and staff; ask questions; tour the building; and learn as much as possible about being a Brave.” Please note: In the event of a twohour delay or a school closure (due to inclement weather), the alternate date is Thursday, Jan. 17. Kindergarten Parent Orientation 2019-2020 School Year, 6-6:30 p.m. (classroom visits), 6:30-7:30 p.m. (orientation), Thursday, Jan. 31 at Indian Hill Primary School, 6207 Drake Road. Indian Hill Primary School’s Kindergarten Parent Orientation for the 2019-

2020 school year will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 31. Parents who are registering a child for kindergarten for next school year are welcome to visit kindergarten classrooms and meet teachers from 6-6:30 p.m., and parent orientation will begin in the school’s auditorium promptly at 6:30 p.m. During the orientation, parents will receive information regarding registration requirements, including immunizations and proof of residency. “At Indian Hill Primary School, parents are treated as partners in the formal education of our students, and this event is the first step toward building that relationship,” said Nichols. “We simply can’t wait to learn all about your child and welcome our newest Braves.” Information will be available beginning Jan. 7, about kindergarten registration by contacting IHPS Secretary Katie Mileham at 513-272-4763 or emailing katie.mileham@indianhillschools.org. Proof of residency, health history, and immunization forms should be returned to the Primary School as soon as possible to complete the registration process. Those parents who have not contacted Mrs. Mileham by the end of January or are unable to attend the program on Jan. 31 should call the primary school to make other arrangements. Heather Higdon, Indian Hill School District Indian Hill Primary School will host an Open House Event and Kindergarten Orientation; both events will take place in January. PROVIDED/HEATHER HIGDON, INDIAN HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cook pasta according to package directions, and reserve 1⁄2 cup cooking water.

28 oz. can good quality crushed Italian type tomatoes

Heat oil and cook onion and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook, mashing with potato masher until no longer pink. Stir in garlic and cook a minute or so more. Add wine and cook another few minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Add cream and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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⁄2 cup whipping cream

Meatloaf mix: what is it?

10 oz. spaghetti or other pasta

A combo of equal portions of ground beef, pork and veal. If you can’t find it, substitute a 50-50 combo of lean ground beef and ground pork.

Olive oil 1 medium onion, diced fine 1 carrot, shredded 12 oz. meatloaf mix 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine

Shredded Pecorino Romano for garnish

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BRIEFLY FAIRFAX Village launches seasonal photography contest Fairfax is launching a new photography contest in which the best picture taken within the village every season will be featured on its website. The mayor will choose first- through third-place winners in the month following the close of each competition season. A winner of the best photograph from all four seasons also will be chosen every year. The first competition will be next spring, between March 1 and May 31. Visit https://fairfaxoh.com/ for rules about the competition. This oil painting by Gerry Hounchell won the city of Montgomery's Christmas card contest. PROVIDED

MONTGOMERY Retiree designed winning Montgomery Christmas card If you enjoyed the Christmas card you got from the city of Montgomery earlier this month, you can thank a retiree who took up art as a hobby after 35 years in the field of engineering. The card featured a painting of a Christmas tree by Gerry Hounchell of Windzag Lane, who beat out more than a dozen other people as the winner of Montgomery’s annual contest for the city’s holiday cards. Hounchell did an oil painting from a photograph of the city’s 2017 decorated tree at the Neuilly-Plaisance Plaza at the corner of Montgomery and Cooper roads.


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Viewpoints Cash in gift cards while returning the ugly sweater Sandra Guile Guest Columnist Community Press

The first few weeks after the busy holiday season could include using new gift cards, returning presents that weren’t quite right, or exchanging items that just aren’t your style. Retailers are ready for this influx of activity and typically offer post-holiday sales to encourage the use of gift cards. However, they also tend to tighten their return policies at the same time. There are a few details consumers should keep in mind to avoid issues with their gift cards or company return policies during their New Year’s shopping sprees. According to giftcards.com, at least onethird of the annual $100 billion spent purchasing gift cards is spent during the holiday season. While many people who receive a gift, card use it right away, some people may decide to wait for an opportunity to utilize their card. On average, $2 billion worth of gift cards go unused every year, as reported by the National Retail Federation, and this inactivity can cause issues for both retailers and consumers. BBB receives numerous questions and complaints about what to do when a gift card is lost or stolen or what to do with an outstanding gift card for a business going bankrupt. Many people don’t realize is that federal rules govern gift card sales. These rules cover potential issues like long-term inactivity or a

missing or stolen card. Gift cards that have been purchased or reloaded with additional money can’t expire for at least five years, and any expiration dates must be clearly indicated on the card. If in that time a retailer files for bankruptcy, they may still be required to honor the card, or they refer customers to a competitor who will fulfill the remaining balance. While retailers must follow the rules when it comes to gift cards, customers are the ones who must obey the instructions for return policies - especially during post-holiday sales restrictions. BBB recommends that consumers read the return/exchange policies thoroughly before heading to the store. Return policies for holiday and clearance items may be different than those for items sold at regular price; the same can be said for merchandise sold online. Every store has a unique policy, so it’s important to understand it before attempting to return or exchange something. After reviewing the retailer’s policies, find the gift receipt for the item, and, if possible, gather the original packaging or tags. To deter shoplifters who return stolen merchandise for cash, many retailers deny returns without a receipt. However, even though stores require a receipt for a monetary payout, customers may be able to get store credit or an exchange for something of similar value without one. Most retailers have a fixed time frame for how long a consumer can bring back unwanted pieces, to determine the time frame for returns and exchanges on your items. The pol-

icies that determine what can be brought back also apply to the length of time people have, so clearance or sale items may also be under a different time frame than regular items. It’s best not to wait too long; make plans to travel to the store and trade in your items as soon as possible. Additionally, some retailers may charge a restocking fee for returns on electronic products or large-ticket items. If you plan on returning a high-tech or expensive gift, keep the original packaging. When returning a gift that was purchased online, some customers may not be refunded for the original shipping fee; some may even be required to pay a separate shipping charge to send the item back. Depending on the retailer’s policy, the merchandise may be returned at a brick-and-mortar store, but they’ll still charge for the cost of shipping the item. Now that the holidays are over, and stores are offering steady sales, make the best use of your gifts, whether that means using those gift cards or returning those less-than-ideal presents. Before heading out to a store, use the retailer’s website to check their return policy and visit bbb.org to look up their Business Profile. Sandra Guile is the Community Outreach Specialist for BBB. She promotes BBB’s message of marketplace ethics through public speaking engagements, presentations, media relations, press releases, web content, and other written materials. The BBB is at 1 East Fourth St., Suite 600 Cincinnati, Ohio OH 45202. To reach the office, call 513-421-3015.

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7 Sigma Robotics wins West Virginia State Championship advancing them to World Championship Competition FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge team 10030, 7 Sigma Robotics, was awarded the INSPIRE Award in the FIRST Tech Challenge West Virginia State Championship held at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia on Dec. 2. The INSPIRE Award is given to the

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fessionalism both on and off the playing field sharing their experiences, enthusiasm and knowledge with other teams, sponsors, their community, and the Judges. Working as a unit, this team will have shown success in designing, building and programming a creative and innovative robot that performs reliably on the competition field. The team competed against 28 teams from eight states including West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia. In addition to being honored with the INSPIRE Award, 7 Sigma finished as the finalist alliance in the robot performance portion of the competition. 7 Sigma was among only two teams to advance to the World Championship, which will be held April 24-27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. The World Championship is an invitational event consisting of 168 teams from the United States and around the world who have all advanced through state or other championship level competition. 7 Sigma Robotics is in its fourth year of competition. In addition to designing, building and programming robots to meet a specific challenge, they also share their knowledge and experience to create an awareness of the importance

of STEM education and to inspire others to get involved. The team was awarded a grant from the Forest Hills Foundation for Education last year to develop and teach an after-school program at Wilson Elementary within the Forest Hills School District. The goal of Team 7 Sigma is to provide hands-on opportunities to elementary students to ignite a passion for STEM through robotics so that they may benefit from the same high-quality STEM experiences that have inspired the members of 7 Sigma. The team is currently providing professional development for teachers within the Forest Hills School District to sustain the impact of their after-school program into the future. The team is comprised of students from the Greater Cincinnati area, with all members residing in Anderson Township. They are students at the following schools: ❚ Turpin High School - Austin Motz (12th grade), Andrew Motz (11th grade), John Mays (12th grade), Jackson Todd (12th grade) ❚ Anderson High School - Tassos Manganaris (12th grade) ❚ Seven Hills School - Nick Norton (11th grade) Martin Motz, 7 Sigma Robotics

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7 Sigma Robotics wins West Virginia State Championship. From left: Tassos Manganaris, John Mays, Austin Motz, Andrew Motz, Jackson Todd, and Nick Norton. PROVIDED/MARTIN MOTZ, 7 SIGMA ROBOTICS


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Sports Indian Hill girls returning to CHL supremacy Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati Enquirer readers voted Indian Hill High School girls basketball as the Ohio Team of the Week, based on votes tallied Dec. 14. Our basketball teams receive a feature that runs the following week. Indian Hill girls basketball coach Rachael Smith believes her team was shocked when they came into the locker room on Dec. 12. The Lady Braves were seemingly astonished by the scoreboard, and which team was on the superior side of the tally after two quarters. Indian Hill held a convincing 44-10 advantage over Mariemont going into the half, then coasted to a 38-point victory. The win snapped Indian Hill's 12game losing streak to Mariemont, which dated back to January 2012. It was a moment of realization for the Lady Braves that this season is different than year's past. "We've been able to achieve some great things. I think the girls on are on a high right now and I love it," Smith said. "We’re really trying to get the culture and the tradition back and create some excitement around it. I’m really excited with what we’re doing." Smith's sister, Sarah Arington, is currently an eighth-grade girls basketball coach and was on the last Indian Hill team to beat Mariemont and win the CHL. "She (Arington) told me at a parent meeting that all three or four of those CHL championships were hers and if she was gonna come back, we better get another one. I’m working on that for her," Smith said. At 7-1 and unbeaten in Cincinnati Hills League play – at the time this article was originally published – Indian Hill is in the driver's seat to capture its first conference championship since 2012. Smith, who is in her first year as the varsity head coach, won a pair of CHL championships at the middle-school level. That experience has fed into this season's strong start with plenty of familiarity among the girls on her firstplace club. "The girls were already familiar with my system, so they remembered or had a general idea of the things we were gonna put in," Smith said. "I was super fortunate to have coached most of these girls. My seniors now were my first class in

Indian Hill is 7-1 so far this season and unbeaten in CHL play. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Indian Hill junior Maddie Antenucci is the CHL's leading scorer this season at 19.3 points per game.

Indian Hill freshman Ella Riggs is averaging 18.3 points per game this season.

Indian Hill coach Chris Arington discusses the next play with senior Ellie Schaub. SCOTT SPRINGER/ENQUIRER

middle school. Being able to talk about my vision, being able to implement the culture I want in the program and them already knowing my expectations has really helped." The premier piece of the camaraderie component is forward Maddie Antenucci, a three-year starter who is currently the top scorer in the CHL at 19.3 points per game. The junior forward went for 30 points, nine rebounds, seven blocks and three steals in the aforementioned victory over Mariemont. The emergence of Ella Riggs has provided Indian Hill with a 1-2 scoring punch it lacked a year ago. The freshman guard, who played for Smith in seventh grade, is averaging 18.9 points per game and is shooting just under 47 percent from the field. She posted a 27-point, 10rebound double-double in a win over Reading Dec. 8. "She (Riggs) really does live up to the hype. Her game is just so smooth," Smith said. "She changes speed so well. Her and Maddie are definitely elite-level players. I’m excited to get the opportunity to coach both of them. They make me

look good, that’s for sure." Aside from averaging in double figures for a third-straight year, Antenucci embodies the goals Smith ushered in when she arrived at the varsity level. "Two of our team goals this year is that we do the little things and we epitomize team and Maddie is the anchor for that," Smith said. "Yes, she gets points and that’s the icing on the cake, but she’s just a great example because she does those little things. She gets rebounds, she’s a hustle player, she’s diving on every loose ball and her energy is just contagious. When she’s on, we’re on." While Indian Hill has kindled the scoreboard by outscoring foes by 30plus points per game, the Lady Braves pride themselves on a defense, highlighted by a full-court press, that has suffocated opponents into early submission on multiple occasions this season. "I think that’s something different about us this year. We pride ourselves on defense. We set the tone early," Smith said. "We come out in full force right away into our press and that’s the thing with the group we have right now is that

they’ve all bought in. I’ve told them it starts on defense. You can’t play offense unless you play defense." Smith and her father, Chris Arington, Indian Hill's previous head girls basketball coach, worked diligently on improving the school's youth basketball program. Smith forecasts that extra effort in the pipeline will spawn sustained success down the road. "Our youth program is a big positive. Right now, Indian Hill is very exciting and has momentum because our middle school and youth is super talented all the way down to third grade," she said. While Indian Hill has the upper hand on Madeira and Mariemont, a duo that has split the CHL the last four years, the Lady Braves will still have to conquer Wyoming, which also holds a 4-0 mark in league play and is 6-2 overall. Wyoming, led by double-double machine Sky Thomas (25 over the last three seasons), will visit Indian Hill on Jan. 9. The two teams get together again in the regular-season finale on Feb. 9. Indian Hill went 0-3 against Wyoming last season, including a first-round playoff loss.

Dec. 21. ❚ Indian Hill handled Taylor 56-36 behind 20 points from Wachs Dec. 21. ❚ Moeller remained undefeated after a 66-44 win against Covington Catholic Dec. 21. The Crusaders moved to 6-0 after beating Wilmington 65-22 Dec. 22. ❚ Walnut Hills defeated Woodward 90-54 as Phelia scored 20 points Dec. 21. ❚ Withrow lost to Mount Healthy 4644 Dec. 21. ❚ Deer Park overcame Finneytown 78-41 Dec. 21. ❚ Mariemont fell to Reading 67-49 Dec. 21. ❚ Summit Country Day handled Norwood 38-26 Dec. 21. ❚ CHCA defeated Conner 62-46 behind 25 points from Jack Kolar and 23 points from Cole Fisher Dec. 22.

❚ Sycamore overcame Kings 53-44 as Brianna Counts posted 15 points Dec. 22. ❚ Indian Hill handled Finneytown 92-20 behind 22 points from Maddie Antenucci Dec. 22. ❚ Clark Montessori lost to Colerain 65-43 Dec. 22. ❚ Mariemont defeated Taylor 35-31 Dec. 22. ❚ Purcell Marian beat Summit Country Day 39-21 Dec. 22.

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Boys Basketball ❚ Seven Hills fells to Dunbar 48-36 Dec. 21. The Stingers defeated Great Falls (SC) 85-81 behind a 36-point performance from Brice Hill Dec. 22. ❚ St. Xavier defeated West Clermont 48-39 behind 21 points from Nathan Stockman Dec. 21. The Bombers lost 5343 to Westerville North Dec. 22. ❚ Cincinnati Country Day lost to New Miami 59-58 despite 17 points from Mack Dec. 21. ❚ Ben Yuskewich scored 22 points to lead Sycamore to a 67-45 victory over Lakota West Dec. 21. The Aviators also defeated Kings 56-51 to move to 3-3 Dec. 22. ❚ Purcell Marian handed Badin its first loss in a 74-60 victory Dec. 21. The Cavaliers went on to defeat Pittsburgh North Catholic 70-63 Dec. 22. ❚ Madeira fell to Wyoming 47-32

Girls Basketball ❚ Deer Park defeated Madeira 50-44 behind 14 points from Kenzie Schneeman Dec. 22.

Madeira announces Scott Kemmeter as girls lacrosse coach The Madeira Athletic Department announced Scott Kemmeter as its next girls lacrosse coach at Madeira High School. Coach Kemmeter is a familiar face to Madeira as he has been an assistant coach in the Amazon’s soccer program for the past two years. Coach Kemmeter has over ten years of coaching experience, including three years as the head coach of the girls lacrosse team

Purcell Marian senior Amil Ali-Shakir joins 1,000-point club Ali-Shakir scored her 1,000th point in Purcell Marian’s 58-50 victory over rival Roger Bacon on Dec. 19. "Kids like her do not come around very often in a high school coaching career,” head coach Jamar Mosley said after the game. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to coach her and watch her grow and develop. Last night was a great moment and milestone for her and the entire team. This is a great group and seeing the enthusiasm and genuine joy they had for her was special." Ali-Shakur joins her older brother, Rashaad Ali-Shakir, who surpassed 1,000 points back in 2016. In the fall, Amil will begin at Notre Dame College where she will be playing basketball on scholarship. The Falcons are a NCAA Division II school and members of the Mountain East Conference.


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Collecting Calligraphy: Arts of the Islamic World 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. The Fabric of India 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. $12, $6 seniors, college students and ages 6-17. Free ages under 5 and museum members. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Comedy Pro-Am Night Go Bananas, 8410 Market Pl Lane, Montgomery. gobananascomedy.com

Education All Ages Storytime at the Goshen Library 10:30 a.m., Goshen Library, 6678 State Route 132, Goshen. Free. engagedpatrons.org All Ages Storytimes at the Felicity Library 10:30 a.m., Felicity Library, 209 Prather Road, Felicity. Free. engagedpatrons.org Preschool Storytime at the Union Township Library 11:30 a.m., Union Township Library, 4450 Glen EsteWithamsville Road, Cincinnati. Free. engagedpatrons.org Toddlertime Storytime at the Union Township Library 10:30 a.m., Union Township Library, 4450 Glen EsteWithamsville Road, Cincinnati. Free. engagedpatrons.org

Kids & Family A Crystal Holiday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. $7, $4 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. butterflyshow.com. manaTots story time 10-10:30 a.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3094 Madison Road, Oakley. Free.

Literary & Books First Wednesday Book Discussion 2 p.m., Amelia Branch Library, 58 Maple St., Amelia. clermontlibrary.org Preschool Storytime 10:30-11 a.m., Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland. Free. reverbnation.com

Performing Arts The Forest-Aires Women’s Chorus Hosting New Members 10 a.m.-noon, Zion Lutheran Church, 1175 Burney Lane, Tempest Hill. Free. Information Twyla Fadley at 513-286-8240. theforestaires.com.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 3 Art Galleries & Exhibits Duveneck Paint-In 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Comedy Geoff Tate Go Bananas, 8410 Market Pl Lane, Montgomery. gobananascomedy.com

Concerts & Tour Dates Mike Sharfe’s “Mambo Combo” 8:30-11:30 p.m., The Greenwich, 2442 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. cincinnatiusa.com

Education Babytime Storytime at the Union Township Library 10 a.m., Union Township Library, 4450 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Cincinnati. engagedpatrons.org Room on the Moon Workshops: Weekly all ages arts program 5:30-7 p.m., V+V Visionarium, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. $10 per students. Register in person. Toddlertime Storytime at the Union Township Library 10:30 a.m., Union Township Library, 4450 Glen EsteWithamsville Road, Cincinnati. Free. engagedpatrons.org

Health & Wellness IHM Caregiver Group 6-7:30 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Forestville. Free. ihomschool.org.

Holiday 4th Annual Bringing in the New Year! 6-8 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, 4918 Cooper Road, Blue Ash.

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Tech Elevator Open House - Cincinnati 5:30 p.m., HCDC, 1776 Mentor Ave., Norwood. eventbrite.com

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion 1:30 p.m., Miami Township Library, 5920 Buckwheat Road, Milford. Free. clermontlibrary.org

Whole In My Heart: Military Support Group Meeting 7-9 p.m., Union Township Civic Center and Amphitheatre, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati. reverbnation.com

FRIDAY, JAN. 4 Concerts & Tour Dates Lee Stolar Trio 8:30 p.m., Caffe Vivace, 975 East McMillan St., Walnut Hills. cincinnatiusa.com Rollins Davis Band 9-11:30 p.m., The Greenwich, 2442 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Sonny Moorman 8 p.m., Silverton Cafe, 7201 Montgomery Road, Silverton. reverbnation.com The Verbs 7 p.m., Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati. reverbnation.com

Festivals Mid-Winter Festival Recital: ordinaryextraordinary 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Ave., Terrace Park. $15.

Food & Wine Cupcakes & Cocktails 7-9 p.m., Tearoom at the Bonbonerie, 2030 Madison Road, Cincinnati. $65 per person. Fish Fry 6-7:30 p.m., VFW Post #6562-Milford, 1596 Ohio 131, Milford. Carryout available. Call 575-2102. White Wines You Might Not Have Had 5:30 p.m., Water Tower Fine Wines, 6136 Campus Lane, Mount Washington. $15. localwineevents.com

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Information is provided as a public service by the office of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhood designations are approximate.

BLUE ASH 9614 Conklin Road: Johnson Chad T & Desiree N to Flege David L; $208,500. 8951 Kenwood Road: Rand Leonard P Tr & Iris Y Tr to Chi Ding Ya; $245,000.

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP 4116 Edith Ave.: Huntington National Bank to Newsom Lori Tr of Newsom 401k Plan; $73,450. 6566 Stewart Road: Murdoch Kenneth M to Barnett Patricia Winnen; $212,000.

DEER PARK 7821 Colton Lane: Curtin Maryann G to Pedroza Matthew P; $183,500. 4315 Duneden Ave.: Gaskins Frank L to Stickrod Joseph H; $75,000. 4229 Matson Ave.: Loosier Miller M to Neighborhood Enrichment LLC; $45,500.

EAST WALNUT HILLS 1533 Burdett Court: Gouda Sherief to Reed William Slocomb & Benjamin Dickstein; $47,000. 2356 Park Ave.: Huth Anthony J to Jansing Michael T & Effie K Jansing Jata; $220,000. 2200 Victory Parkway: Crawford Linda S to Jayapratap Pravitha Amal; $150,000. 2200 Victory Parkway: Siegel Theodora Augusta to Mckinney Heleena; $144,000. 2200 Victory Parkway: Ashmore Charles Broeman Tr to Sejas Brian A; $173,000.

FAIRFAX 3826 Simpson Ave.: Schweitzer Ronald E & Katherine L to Dougherty Patrick J & Julie G; $107,000.

HYDE PARK 2343 Bedford Ave.: Garvey James M Tr to Garvey James M; $625,000. 2376 Madison Road: Gillespie Ann to Ficke Michael & Claire Crotty; $137,000. 2444 Madison Road: Levy Madelyn M Tr to Tomchin Eric Co-tr & Edward M Kress Co-tr; $515,000. 3550 Michigan Ave.: Jenike Mary Ann to Hinsch Jonathan; $401,900.

INDIAN HILL 7805 Graves Road: Hensley Kelley Sheakley to Thaman Lauren A Tr; $605,000. 11 Voorhees Drive: Breezy Hill Estates I LLC to Buffington Carolyn B Tr; $590,000.

LOVELAND 420 Carrington Lane: Snyder David B Tr to Pogorelyy Dimitry S; $118,500. 420 Carrington Lane: Tepe Steven J to Bella Maria Properties LLC; $111,000. 207 Cherokee Drive: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Tr to Harman Mae; $65,237.

MADEIRA 7808 Buckeye Crescent: Buckhead Homes Inc. to Kaufmann Jamie L; $713,164. 7337 Iuka Ave.: Maxfield Helen to Chin Terence & Pamela; $190,000. 6939 Juniperview Lane: Williams Chris-

tine M & Carl W Jr to Miklowcic Justin P & Jenae L Jenae L Hotchkiss-miklowcic; $410,000. 6745 Kenwood Road: Runk Dianne M to Gunning Investment LLC; $377,500. 6755 Kenwood Road: Runk Dianne M to Gunning Investment LLC; $377,500. 7282 Rita Lane: Buckhead Homes Inc. to Lanzerotti Michael L & Stephanie K; $180,000.

MADISONVILLE 4004 La Crosse Ave.: Maly Carolyn N to Wasserman Jacob B & Allison M; $269,000. 6917 Palmetto St.: Morgan Geoffrey A to Morgan John A & Carolyn Y; $130,000. 5406 Ward St.: Griffin Timothy Tr to Bressle Mary Anne; $92,500.

MARIEMONT 6829 Hammerstone Way: Stalzer Gina C & Jeffrey to Fleming Amy & Andrew W; $587,000.

MONTGOMERY 10519 Cinderella Drive: Flege David L to Burke Brian Richard; $395,000. 8653 Hetheridge Lane: Bimschleger Nancy M Tr to Shah Ravi & Kajal; $740,000.

MOUNT LOOKOUT 1292 Herschel Ave.: Chavez Robert Stephen & Allison Ferree to Brengle William; $525,000. 3482 Linwood Ave.: England Douglas R to Hawkins Kaitlyn O; $247,500. 3257 Nash Ave.: Crea Joseph F & Krista A to Dorger Elizabeth Paige; $400,000.

OAKLEY 3723 Isabella Ave.: Sunset Property Solutions LLC to Doyle Hughes Development LLC; $425,000. 3725 Isabella Ave.: Sunset Property Solutions LLC to Doyle Hughes Development LLC; $425,000. 3330 Marburg Square Lane: Lawler Justin M & Katherine J Kotowski to Newbold Lenette; $395,000. 3818 Mt. Vernon Ave.: Roberson Amy to Stefaniuk Catherine M; $244,000. 3426 Oakview Place: Zilch Jonathan R to Backscheider Lydia Marie; $285,000.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP 8910 Blue Ash Road: Hunt & Whitaker LLC to Cedar Sun Investments LLC; $81,000. 8102 Camner Ave.: Ballman Amy Marie to Neumann Joanne; $108,000. 3733 Donegal Drive: Luebbers John J Tr to Goodpaster Chad D & Elizabeth; $265,000. 12169 Eaglescout Court: Vanvoorhis Wray C to Malcho Brent; $165,000. 8893 Eldora Drive: Maley Arthur Theodore to Trummel Donald G & Kathleen E; $175,000. 7633 Montgomery Road: Roeder Gary to Hedj LLC; $82,250.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP 12007 Antietam Drive: Page Donald Alan & Honor Omalley Page to Mieczkowski Lawrence E & Joanne M; $415,000. 10730 Bentley Pass Lane: Murphy James R & Mary Lou to Lee Jason A & Jessica M; $452,500. 8988 Symmes Trace Court: Niederhelman Jack to Reinersten LLC; $225,000.


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‘Carrier Pigeon’ sent homefront news to World War II troops Laura A. Hobson

Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Travel back to 1942 and World War II. Dorothy Snowden Rowe, Indian Hill resident, was recovering from a major illness and wanted to keep her soldier son Stanley Jr. and his friends informed of local news. She started a newsletter, The Carrier Pigeon. According to the Indian Hill Historical Society’s website, many Indian Hill young men were in the service and away from home. It documented their accomplishments and contained news from the homefront. Rowe decided to start the newsletter when her son enlisted. “I’ll gather up the news of what’s going on at home, and send it out to our son and his friends so they won’t be homesick. When they write back, I’ll send out their own news to each other. I’ll be sort of a carrier pigeon.” The Rev. Francis John Moore, the rector of Indian Hill Chapel, was supportive of Rowe’s efforts and agreed to pay printing costs. The mailing list included service members from Indian Hill Chapel, friends and wives of enlisted men. Congregants received copies of the newsletter at church. Charles Dana Gibson, (1867-1944), noted artist and creator of the Gibson Girl, visited his daughter Irene Emery and heard about the idea. He created a masthead of a pudgy carrier pigeon whispering news in the ear of a happy serviceman. Rowe created three sections in each issue: Chapel Notes, Friends of the Family, Town Chatter and Specials. The first issue appeared on Oct. 10, 1942. For three years, approximately seven weeks apart, 17 issues of The Carrier Pigeon were delivered until it stopped on Aug. 1, 1945. Over 141 servicemen in Chunking, China; Burma; swamps of Okinawa; deserts of Africa; the front lines of Italy, France and Germany, received the newsletter. Chapel congregants assisted Rowe in addressing and mailing the publication. The Indian Hill Rangers delivered issues

The famous artist Charles Dana Gibson designed masthead for "The Carrier Pigeon" in 1942. PHOTOS PROVIDED/INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Thirty years later in 1972, a picture was taken of some of the Carrier Pigeon subscribers. Seated, from left, are Stanley M. Rowe Jr. and H. Truxtun Emerson Jr. Standing, from left, are Laurence L. Davis, David Pollak, Frederick H. Chatfield, John Warrington, William S. Rowe, Alfred W. Lamson, Douglas A. Warner Jr., Henry H. Chatfield, John J. Rowe Jr., Robert L. Black Jr. and John R. Deupree. Emerson and Black are former mayors of Indian Hill.

between Rowe and her staff. Her team cut printed pages, stuffed and addressed envelopes and maintained a card catalog of

Dorothy Snowden Rowe, Indian Hill resident, edited the newsletter "The Carrier Pigeon."

addresses of the servicemen. Servicemen who returned home honored Rowe with a punch bowl signed by

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all 141 subscribers, the names of the four deceased and her initials. The actual carrier pigeon was trained to fly between two destinations reliably. They were used to deliver messages and vital intelligence to troops and spies throughout both world wars.

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896-5695 Proprietor, Don Stroud

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$$ Comics Wanted $$ HAVANESE PUPPIES Home Raised, AKC, Best Health Guaranteed! Call 614-610-1515

home grown... Must Sell, 100 Acres Madison, Indiana all woods, Certified Forest, low tax, trails, creeks, new fence, $290,000 812-593-2948

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BLAKE’S TREE SERVICE Seasoned firewood, 1/2 cord picked-up $100; Delivery and stacking available 513-266-8216 Cincy Best Seasoned Firewood, 1/2 Cord $80 pickup. Delivery and stacking available. 513-795-6290 Seasoned Firewood. Cut, Split, stacked, & delivered. Full cord - $250. Face cord $150. Multiple loaded discount. 859-485-9198

$ ALL VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES WANTED PRE-1980 ANY SHAPE CASH PAID $ ùALL MAKES & MODELS ù CALL 845-389-3239 or cyclesndmore10@gmail.com

Morkie Puppies. Females $400. Black. Shots & wormed. Excellent health! 937-798-9034 We Pay More/Than The Comic Book Store DC/Marvel/Others 513-794-9886 oratoredu@fuse.net I BUY STEREO SPEAKERS, PRE AMP, AMP, REEL TO REEL TURNTABLE, ETC. RECORDS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (513) 473-5518

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Puppies, Bernese Mountain Dog, Male and female, $$1200.00, black, tan and white, excellent AKC registered, vet checked, first shots and dew claws removed. Puppies come with a one year health guarantee. (937)386-0630 marionspuppi es@hotmail.com

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find a new friend... ADOPT- Animal Rescue Fund. Open Mon-Sat 11-5; Closed Sun & Holidays 513-753-9252 www.petfinder.com

Buying All Vehicles Not Just Junk up $3000 Fair cash price, quick pickup. 513-662-4955

NO MORE BOTOX Perfectio X anti aging device can help with facial imperfections of body circulation. Effective LED Light technology. NASA developed. FDA approved. Dermatologist recommended. Lifetime warranty. Brand new in box. Included in price is 2 years of lotions and ointmens to improve the skin’s appearance and relieve joint pain. $2,500.00. I will deliver. Call 513-300-2008

HANDYMAN Experienced, Reasonable, No Job Too Big or Too Small. Including electric & plumbing. Steve 513-491-6672

Buying ALL Sports Cards Pre 1970. Please Contact Shane Shoemaker @ 513-477-0553

BUYING ALL TYPES OF KENNER TOYS & HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA. Help add to the largest private STAR WARS collection in Ohio! Did you or a family member used to work for Kenner? We are LOCAL paying CASH for prototypes, packaging samples, displays, artwork, paperwork, and toys in all conditions. Heck, we will even buy your KENNER business card! Looking specifically for STAR WARS, M.A.S.K., Jurassic Park, GI Joe, Alien, Stretch Armstrong, The Real Ghostbusters, and most character lines. 1980’s and older only please. Help keep Kenner history here in Cincinnati! Call or text 513.500.4209 - Please leave a voicemail if we don’t answer, or email us at CincyStarWarsCollector@gmail.com . Save this ad- we buy all year !

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

Trees Trimmed Topped & Removed Free Estimates - Insured

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Farm

BUYING CHINA, Crystal, Silverware, DownsizingMoving Estate 513-793-3339

DON’S TREE SERVICE, LLC

Coton de Tulear Puppies AKC, hypoallergenic, family friendly, 1st shots, wormed, microchipped, dew claws rem., M/F, $1000, Cash/Credit Near Richmond 937-212-9684

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4C Âľ NORTHEAST - COMMUNITY Âľ JANUARY 2, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, January 9, 2018 in Room 805, of the County Administration Building at 1:00 P.M. for the purpose of: Case Number: ‌... Columbia 2019-01; 7510 Wooster Pike (ZVCT201901) Subject Property: ....Columbia Township: 7510 Wooster Pike (Book 520, Page 111, Parcel 66) Appellant: ‌‌‌‌Cicogna Electric & Sign Co. (appellant); CMT Wooster LLC. (owner) Request: ‌‌‌‌. To request a zoning certificate for the installation of two wall signs on the side elevations of the building located in an “E SPI-SCâ€? Retail Special Public Interest district.

FORTRESS CASTLE, LLC. Self-Storage 1233 Castle Drive Mason, OH 45040 (513) 398-1515

FORTRESS CASTLE, LLC. Self-Storage 1233 Castle Drive Mason, OH 45040 (513) 398-1515

CHRISTINE BARNHORST, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 1251 BONDICK CT. CINTI, OH BIN 149

TIM ROGER, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 9226 HUNTERS CREEK DR.UNIT A, BLUE ASH, OH BIN B216.

BRITTNEY DENNY, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 2730 ST. RT. 222 LOT #93 BETHEL, OH BIN 317

KAREN STEINHART-TRITT, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 186 E. McKINLEY ST, SOUTH LEBANON, OH BIN D428.

AMANDA MILLER, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 3731 MERWIN TEN MILE RD. CINTI, OH BIN 334,335

NICOLE IRWIN, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 7939 MULBERRY ST, MAINEVILLE, OH BIN D449.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW IN STORAGE AT FORTRESS CASTLE STORAGE IN MILFORD, OHIO MAY BE OBTAINED BY YOU FOR THE BALANCE DUE PLUS ALL OTHER EXPENSES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE OR THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. THE LAST DAY TO OBTAIN YOUR PROPERTY IS JANUARY 17, 2019 BY 8:30 AM (EST). AUCTION TO BE HELD AT 9:00 AM (EST); THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019, AT 697 STATE ROUTE 28, MILFORD, OH. Pub:LH,Jan9,14,’19#3309060

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW IN STORAGE AT FORTRESS MAINEVILLE STORAGE IN MAINEVILLE, OHIO MAY BE OBTAINED BY YOU FOR THE BALANCE DUE PLUS ALL OTHER EXPENSES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE OR THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. THE LAST DAY TO OBTAIN YOUR PROPERTY IS JANUARY 17, 2019 BY 8:30 AM (EST). AUCTION TO BE HELD AT 9:00 AM (EST); THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019, AT 8191 S. STATE ROUTE 48, MAINEVILLE, OH. Pub:LH,Jan9,14,’19#3309048

FORTRESS CASTLE, LLC. Self-Storage 1233 Castle Drive Mason, OH 45040 (513) 398-1515 KEVIN SURETTE, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 8317 TUCKER DR, WEST CHESTER, OH BIN B09, R-07-OUT, R-AOUT. CARRIE M BUNTAIN, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 6690 LAKESIDE DR #2, WEST CHESTER, OH BIN E49. NANCY SMITH, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 7254 BARRETT ROAD, WEST CHESTER, OH BIN G23. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW IN STORAGE AT FORTRESS CASTLE STORAGE IN MASON, OHIO MAY BE OBTAINED BY YOU FOR THE BALANCE DUE PLUS ALL OTHER EXPENSES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE OR THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. THE LAST DAY TO OBTAIN YOUR PROPERTY IS JANUARY 17, 2019 BY 8:30 AM (EST). AUCTION TO BE HELD AT 9:00 AM (EST); THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019, AT 1233 CASTLE DRIVE, MASON, OH. Pub:LH,Jan9,14,’19#3308998

CITY OF BLUE ASH, OHIO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that at 7:05PM on Thursday, February 14, 2019, the City of Blue Ash will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Blue Ash Municipal & Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, before a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Blue Ash. City Council will consider approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to allow a drivethrough for a restaurant use. David M. Waltz City Manager NSL,Jan2,’19#3305113

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Plans are on file and open for public inspection in: County Administration Building Room 801 138 East Court Street Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Office Phone: 513-946-4550 EHJ,Jan2’19#3314863


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