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Construction workers dig up Queen City Avenue on Dec. 10 in South Fairmount. The $90 million project will put a sewer line underneath a park and green space. The project started in 2017 and will take until 2020 to complete. ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

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It took about 20 years to build the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. But the construction on Queen City Avenue? Well, that is taking longer. OK, that’s maybe an exaggeration, because there were some small breaks. But off and on since at least the early ‘90s, Queen City Avenue has been under construction. Taxpayers have spent $122 million on the road in the past 30 years. There were several water-main projects that spanned from 1993 to 2004. After that, the street was rerouted in a major construction project that took several years. And now, there’s a big sewer project underway that is expected to continue into 2020. “It feels like it’s been forever,” said Sarah Priestle, a lifelong West Sider and staff pharmacist at Hart Pharmacy in West Price Hill. Priestle graduated from Saint Ursula Academy in 1999, and she remembers Queen City was a mess then. She went to pharmacy school at the University of Cincinnati, and the avenue was still under construction. Now, she has patients who need deliveries, and if they’re in the Queen City construction zone, it’s a real feat. “There were a couple times where we called and said, ‘We can’t get to you,’” Priestle said. “Certainly, I think when it gets finished, it will be lovely. But it’s

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Shawna Rodriguez wept through a moment of silence Thursday, Dec. 27 at City Hall. It was a moment of silence for her own daughter, killed on her way to school in September. The driver who hit the 15-year-old Gabriella Rodriguez on Harrison Avenue has not been found. Since her death, another 11 CinGabriella cinnati Public School Rodriguez students have been struck by vehicles, many in crosswalks near schools. Rodriguez came to City Hall to call for change. “It’s been really hard, frustrating,” she said. “Every day they had to cross four lanes of Harrison Avenue to get to the Metro.” Rodriguez said it wasn’t until after her daughter died that she realized just how dark and perilous the route from her home to the bus stop was. “I don’t care if you’re 15, I don’t care if you’re 70, you shouldn’t have to cross four lanes to get to a bus,” she said. She said Harrison Avenue near her daughter’s bus stop is poorly lit and, to add to that, Western Hills University High School students are required to wear dark uniforms. Parents, teachers and school board See MOTHER , Page 1A

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terrible right now.”

‘They’re always messing Cincinnati up’ Queen City Avenue was never going to win a beauty contest. Aging warehouses and crumbling buildings for more than a century have lined the thoroughfare. But it is the welcome mat to the West Side – often the best route from Downtown to neighborhoods such as Price Hill, Westwood, Green See AVENUE, Page 1A

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Township and Cheviot. Right now, though, that welcome mat is more an obstacle course of orange construction barrels, dump trucks and backhoes. It’s a muddy mess. And it’s been that way for a quarter century. “They’re always messing Cincinnati up,” said Stepanie Cox, who on a recent afternoon was waiting on the side of Queen City Avenue for the No. 6 bus. Just as one project is ﬁnished and it’s starting to look nice, Coxsaid, “they tear it right back up.” It’s particularly scary for non-drivers, said Michael Moore, who was waiting with Cox, because the construction tends to interfere with sidewalks. Sometimes, as you’re walking along, the sidewalk just disappears. West Siders roll their eyes. They laugh and shrug when asked about the construction. It’s a hassle, yes, but what’s the alternative? “It’s always congested, messed up,” said Elijah Bush, a cook at Murray’s Pub. But, Bush said, customers seem to make it in, anyway. It’s just part of life, said Kevin Reif,a Miami Township resident who often makes the trek to Price Hill.

Construction workers dig up part of Queen City Avenue on Dec. 10 in Fairmont. ALBERT CESARE/ THE ENQUIRER

Reif tries to avoid driving on Queen City as much as he can. Usually, he takes the Hopple Street Viaduct to get around, but then again, he said, “I’d like to avoid that as well.” Steven Beltsos, coowner of Price Hill Chili, said he probably does lose some business from people not wanting to drive through the construction. “You just can’t get up Queen City,” Beltsos said. Then, he smiled. “The foremen come up here and eat,” he said, “so I’m not going to trash them too bad.”

Coming, someday: A park, a creek, walking paths. Most seem to be focusing on the finish line – a little pain now for a nicer street and neighborhood later. When the sewer project is finished in 2020, there will be a new park and a meandering creek with a walking path. Some see that as a light at the end of a muddy, congested tunnel. Priestle, from Hart Pharmacy, is looking forward to walking her dog in that park. And Jeff Deurler, who rents out a couple houses in the neighborhood, is hopeful the end result will encourage property owners along Queen City to fix up their places. “That was once named crack alley,” Duerler said of Queen City Ave. “I would carry a concealed weapon and calculate when I was going to go down there.” Sure, it would be nice if

the work were already done, Deurler said. But he’s confident it will be worth the wait. Plus, as an added bonus, he thinks the construction is slowing down drivers enough that more are seeing his “For Rent” signs. All his properties are full, he said. “I certainly wouldn’t trade the inconvenience for the end product,” he said. “They’re improving the area.” In the end, the construction will make the West Side more enticing, said Pete Witte, a West Price Hill resident and the unofficial “mayor of Price Hill.” It could lead to more businesses and development replacing what are now vacant warehouses. “I think this is a huge step forward,” Witte said. “This is one of our major welcome mats. It was not looking so good. The front porch was looking a little dusty.” Look at it like this, Witte said: It could always be worse. And, in fact, he said, it probably will be worse once the city finally starts the long-awaited Western Hills Viaduct replacement. “If we’re talking about construction,” Witte said, “we ain’t seen nothing yet.”

Queen City Avenue construction projects: ❚ In 1993, Greater Cincinnati Water Works did a water-main project on Queen City Avenue from Wyoming Avenue to Lafeuille Avenue. Cost: $985,000 ❚ In 1999, there was an-

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other water-main project between Lafeuille Avenue and Werk Road. Cost: $2.6 million ❚ In 2003, there was water-main work between Beekman and Harrison avenues. Cost: $730,000 ❚ And in 2004, the water-main work went from White Street to Wyoming Avenue. Cost: $355,000 ❚ From 2004 to 2006, crews were building the Queen City Bypass. That was a major undertaking that involved building a new five-lane roadway and converting the original Queen City Avenue into local streets with culs-de-sac. Cost: $5.6 million ❚ In 2013, crews from Cincinnati’s Metropolitan Sewer District launched Phase 1 of the federally mandated sewer separation project. Phase 1 involved installing new storm sewers along Queen City Avenue between Sunset Avenue and the bypass and was completed in the spring of 2015. Cost: $7.3 million ❚ Phase 2 of the MSD project was started in January and is expected to be wrapped in early 2019. It involves new storm sewers on Queen City from Sunset Avenue to Erlene Drive. Expected cost: $8.3 million ❚ In 2017, MSD started working on the Lick Run Greenway. It’s a roughly 1.5-mile project that runs from the old Queen City Avenue to the banks of Mill Creek. The goal is to keep stormwater out of the combined sewer system, but when it’s done, officials say the project will include rain gardens, a meandering creek, walking paths, a new playground and a concrete stage, to name just a few improvements. Work is supposed to be complete in 2020. The entire project is expected to cost $90 million, but not all of that deals with Queen City Avenue. ❚ In concert with the MSD projects, Greater Cincinnati Water Works has been replacing deteriorated water mains along Queen City Avenue. That work is expected to be finished in early 2019. Cost: At least $6.4 million This list doesn’t include any private development work. And it doesn’t account for in-between time – when construction may not have been technically active but when the street was still in disrepair.

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LED lights installed outside of Dater, Western Hills high schools Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

LED lighting was installed outside Dater High School and Western Hills High School on Friday, Dec. 28 about a month ahead of previous estimates and after demands for increased safety for students. Cincinnati City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld announced the move that Friday after a conversation with Duke Energy President Amy Spiller, who “sprang into action.” Cincinnati’s Department of Transportation and Engineering initially said

street lighting improvements outside of the high schools would take four to six weeks to complete. Sittenfeld said the situation required more urgency and reached out to Duke. “No child should ever have to fear for his or her life when simply trying to walk to school. There are a number of solutions we can and will implement, and I am glad we could deliver improved lighting on a quick timetable,” Sittenfeld said in a statement. The lighting is part of two motions passed by City Council on Thursday, Dec. 27. The motions authorized the city administration to take immediate action to

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members joined Rodriguez to ask City Council to take quick action to address pedestrian safety for students. Sheila Rosenthal with the East Price Hill Improvement Association said there have been three pedestrian deaths in her neighborhood in 14 months. “Our streets turn into, essentially, freeways twice a day,” she said. A meeting was planned on Jan. 2 between Cincinnati Public Schools, the city’s Department of Transportation and Engineering, Cincinnati police and SORTA, which manages the city’s bus system. Councilmen P.G. Sittenfeld and Christopher Smitherman demanded more immediate action. Both said lighting could be improved near Dater High School and Western Hills before students return to school in the new year.

Shawna Rodriguez cries during a moment of silence for her daughter at City Hall Thursday. The 15-year-old was struck by a vehicle on her way to school in September. CAMERON KNIGHT/THE ENQUIRER

address pedestrian safety. LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs use a semiconductor to convert electricity into light. They use less energy than traditional bulbs. Sittenfeld said lighting should be improved as students return to school in the new year. Five of the pedestrian crashes in the past year have involved students from those schools. An additional meeting to address safety issues was planned on Jan. 2 between Cincinnati Public Schools, the city’s Department of Transportation and Engineering, Cincinnati police and SORTA, which manages the city’s bus system.

Five of the pedestrian crashes in the past year have involved students from those schools. They also asked that traﬃc speed warning signs be put in place and a crosswalk paddle that had been run over be reinstalled. Crosswalk paddles sit in between lanes of traﬃc to alert drivers that pedestrians may be present. “This is absolutely a solvable problem,” Sittenfeld said. Two motions were passed Thursday, Dec. 27 authorizing the city administration to take immediate action to address pedestrian safety. Smitherman wanted to be updated at the next committee meeting on Jan. 7, on both the safety issues and on the investigation into who struck Gabby. Meanwhile, Rodriguez gets messages from her daughter’s friends every time a student is struck by vehicles. “My daughter got a death sentence,” she said. “Please, let’s put our heads down and get something done ... Aren’t our kids worth it?”

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Meet Southwest Ohio’s newest state lawmakers Jackie Borchardt Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Greater Cincinnati will have a few new faces representing the region’s interests at the Statehouse in January. All of the region’s state senators and three state representatives are returning for the next two-year session of the Ohio General Assembly. Three newcomers will join the House when the session begins Jan. 7. ❚ Sara Carruthers, a Republican, beat Rep. Wes Retherford in the May primary and won her Butler County seat in November. ❚ Sedrick Denson, a Democrat, won a May primary race and went on to win the seat that was held by Alicia Reece. Term limits prevented Reece from seeking re-election. ❚ Jessica Miranda, a Democrat, beat incumbent Rep. Jonathan Dever by only a few dozen votes. Sara Carruthers 51st House District (south-central Butler County) Hometown: Hamilton Occupation: Philanthropist Key issues: Healthcare, family, working on Sara the opioid abuse epiCarruthers demic Fun fact: Carruthers is a huge fan of Annie Oakley. Carruthers portrayed Oakley on stage in high school. “She is my heroine,” Carruthers said. “She did so much for women.” Sedrick Denson 33rd House District (northeast and central Hamilton County)

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Police ID man killed in East Westwood shooting Cameron Knight and Jennie Key Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati police have identified the man shot and killed in East Westwood Monday, Dec. 31. The Cincinnati Police Department identified the victim as Deshawn Phillips, 29, who police said was found shot at 3627 McHenry Avenue. He was taken to University Hospital Medical Center where he later died. Officers were called to the corner of Baltimore Deshawn and McHenry avenues Phillips just after 10 a.m. for a report of a man shot. The crime scene appeared to center around the sidewalk and parking lot near the convenience store on the northwest corner of the intersection. Bullet casings were found by police there. No suspect information has been released. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040. There has not been a homicide in East Westwood since February 2016. The neighborhood saw five shootings last year, but only Monday’s was fatal. Violence has fallen dramatically in the neighborhood since it was target of a Cincinnati Police Department’s violence reduction effort called Pivot, which focused on making areas safe and removing violent offenders. In 2015, the neighborhood saw two homicides and 18 other shootings. The following year, only one homicide and seven other shootings happened in East Westwood.

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Spice it up with fruit salad, Empress chili clone Empress chili clone

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

During the holidays, I had my girlfriends over for lunch. Each of them brought a salad and I made the main entre, a grilled flat iron steak, served room temperature. Even though I didn’t specify what kind of salad to bring, they were all different! My friend Lainie brought a very unusual, winter fruit salad. Spicy and sweet and so refreshing. And remember the reader who wanted chili recipes? I’m sharing a fun clone of a beloved restaurant, Empress Chili. Maybe you’d like to try your hand at it. It contains cinnamon, which is a common ingredient in many of my savory Lebanese dishes. During the holidays, I had my girl friends over for lunch. Each of them brought a salad and I made the main entree, a grilled flat iron steak, served room temperature. Even though I didn’t specify what kind of salad to bring, they were all different!

Char S. sent this recipe with an interesting history. Char said “Several years ago I met a lady on the bus. We used to chat every morning on our way to work. She gave me a recipe for Empress chili. Perhaps your reader might be interested.” Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 2 small onions, chopped 1 quart water 1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz. 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon cinnamon

This fruit salad brings something new to the table with some spiciness. RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

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For sure a healthful trend, from seeds and nuts to produce that may contain them. I mentioned tomatoes in a previous column. Even though the protein content is teeny, they contribute to a varied diet. So don’t be shy about adding any of these good things to your everyday meals! 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.

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or to taste 2 cups peeled if you want, diced Granny Smith apple 2 cups diced fresh pineapple 2 ﬁrm, ripe bananas, sliced 1 cup each orange segments and grapefruit segments, cut up OR 2 cups jarred or fresh orange segments, drained if jarred ⁄2 cup dried cranberries

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Viewpoints How to make 2019 the year you succeed Businesswise Tom Cooney and Crystal Faulkner Community Recorder USA TODAY NETWORK

As we start a new year I want to be intentional about growing personally and professionally. I know you started your own business and work with many successful people. Do you have any advice on this subject? Several years ago, we heard a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” We thought about the statement and wondered: Were we still challenging ourselves as professionals? Did our goals still “scare us”? Have we become entirely too comfortable in our business? When we thought about these concepts we realized that far too often people simply get comfortable with being comfortable. In addition to our traditional CPA practice, we work with individuals and business leadership teams to help them align their vision so that they can execute on their goals to drive value in their careers and ultimately help grow value in the businesses where they

work. The vast majority of people live within their comfort zones. It is those people who push the outer limits of their comfort zone who see the change they desire. We ﬁrmly believe that the more you stretch your comfort zone, the bigger it gets. Ask yourself what you might miss if you don’t challenge yourself. Embrace the concept of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Write down your goals Unless a goal is written down, it is only an idea. Writing down goals and assigning deadlines helps visualize what you want to accomplish. Having goals publicly displayed also holds you accountable. Display the goals in frames in your oﬃce and home to keep priorities, both professionally and personally, top of mind. If you can see it, you can do it. Make the decision to raise the bar It’s easy to be comfortable with what’s familiar. If we want to grow professionally and personally we must continue to learn skills, gain credentials and work on ourselves. In other words, you may have to do what others are not willing to do in order to stand out in your career. Consider education, books, courses, etc. that could bring value and expertise to your organization or clients. That might mean ded-

icating time to studying, taking exams and attending conferences… while still working in your organization. What can you do as a business leader to help your clients and customers succeed even more? The answer to this question will put you on the right course. Identify (and weigh) the pros and cons What will happen if you act and venture outside your comfort zone? Your career may experience growth. What will happen if you don’t? Nothing will change. Measuring the pros and cons of your action and inaction is beneficial when deciding whether to add services, product lines, increase your professional expertise, etc. By weighing your options, you can build equity in yourself and your organization. Fail forward Generally, people don’t think about the benefits of failure. However, if we apply what we learn from our failures, we can use it to practice, improve and try again. Several years ago, we made a proposal to a real estate developer, but didn’t get the business. At the time, this potential client thought our firm was too small. We stayed in touch and continued to send the business owner valuable information that was pertinent to his company. The owner witnessed firsthand our understanding

and knowledge of the real estate industry, as well as our commitment to providing value. Recently, this same individual reached out and hired us to handle his personal and business accounting needs. By using failure as fuel, we were able to set ourselves up for the future. Ask yourself these three questions: Are you truly stretching yourself and your business? Are you constantly learning and developing as a leader? Are you reaching new heights and realizing your full potential? If you didn’t answer yes to these questions, do what we did: Take Eleanor Roosevelt’s advice and “do one thing every day that scares you!” Tom Cooney and Crystal Faulkner are partners with MCM CPAs & Advisors, a CPA and advisory firm offering expert guidance and beyond the bottom line thinking for today’s public and private businesses large and small, notfor-profits, governmental entities and individuals. For additional information, call 513-768-6796 or visit us online at www.mcmcpa.com. You can listen to Tom and Crystal daily on WMKV and WLHS on BusinessWise, a morning and afternoon radio show that profiles highly successful people, companies, organizations and issues throughout our region.

3 things Cincinnati must do on pedestrian safety Greg Landsman Guest Columnist Community Press USA TODAY NETWORK ON

Cincinnati City Council’s Law and Public Safety Committee recently met to discuss the pedestrian safety issues around West High and Dater High schools after another student was hit by a car. Councilwoman Dennard organized a conversation a few weeks ago at West High on the issue of safe crossings for students at Dater and West High. The plan that faculty and students presented to our police and transportation departments included four new crosswalks and two traﬃc lights. Councilman David Mann and I attended that meeting as well, and the three of us have been pushing for action on these items and as well as the option of moving a bus stop near Dater. Council members Chris Seelbach and P.G. Sittenfeld have been working on additional funding for infrastructure up-

dates throughout the city such as more traffic lights and crosswalk paddles. This has helped, but speeding near schools and in residential areas remains a big issue. My office has pushed for more stop signs, which works in many places, and we’ll continue to help triage pedestrian safety issues such as the one at Chase and Florida in Northside, or any number of big ones in Westwood or Pleasant Ridge. But for the city to get serious about pedestrian safety, we need to pursue the following three things: ❚ Enforcement now. Councilman Mann and I have asked the administration for a comprehensive assessment of our current police force. We have around 1,000 police officers, and we know that reducing homicides and violent crimes must be their top priority. The increasing danger presented to students and adults as a result of speeding and distracted drivers makes enforcing our speeding laws a priority too. ❚ Give police new technology to abate speeding. Other cities have equipped their police officers with

Pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Hyde Park Square remains an ongoing concern of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Council. ENQUIRER FILE

speeding cameras that allow them to issue tickets by mail. These are cameras that oﬃcers hold, and revenue from the

tickets pay for these police shifts. No cost to taxpayers. In fact, new revenue can be used to do more traffic calming efforts that keep people safe and make our neighborhoods more attractive for families. ❚ Pedestrian safety leader. We need one person who owns this issue at City Hall, and is focused entirely on abating issues in hot spots across the city. The Department of Transportation and Engineering can help with stop signs, traffic lights, crosswalks and other streetcalming measures. Our police department can help with enforcement. We need both, and we need the work to be coordinated. The administration is now working with the two departments to look at traffic and crash data together, for the first time. It’s a start, but we need to be better organized around this issue, with clear leadership. This is the plan that would suggest we are getting serious about pedestrian safety, and protecting the children and families that call Cincinnati home. Greg Landsman is a Cincinnati councilman.

Employers should be aware of W-2 scam, protect information Sandra Guile Guest Columnist Community Press USA TODAY NETWORK

employees is highly valued information and sought after by identity thieves. In fact, this scheme has become one of the more dangerous phishing email Before ringing in the New Year, small businesses are encouraged to be on guard against a growing wave of identity theft and W-2 scams. Regardless of the size of the company, the sensitive tax data about their

scams. The emails appear to be from an executive or organization leader to a payroll or human resources employee. The email will typically start with a simple greeting and then will quickly escalate with a demand for all the organization’s forms W-2, typically in PDF or spreadsheet format. Because payroll officials believe they are corresponding with an executive, recipients may quickly respond to the email without checking the source, and it may take weeks for someone to realize a data theft has occurred. That is until an employee goes to file their taxes and learns someone else has filed on

their behalf. Generally, the criminals will quickly take advantage of the theft, sometimes ﬁling the fraudulent tax returns within a day or two. This scam is such a threat to taxpayers that a special IRS reporting process has been established. Should such a breach occur, businesses are encouraged to report the incident to their employees, to the IRS, and implement their cybersecurity plan protocol. In addition, payroll service providers may also be requested to ﬁle a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and a report with

their local law enforcement agency. Employees aﬀected by the incident are recommended to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft. The FTC’s www.identitytheft.gov provides guidance on general steps employees should take. 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 513421-3015.

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Sports Harrison boys basketball the talk of the town

Harrison guard Sam Heimkreiter (3) battles Taylor guard Josh Batte (10) for a loose ball Dec. 28. PHOTOS BY TONY TRIBBLE FOR THE ENQUIRER Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati Enquirer readers voted Harrison High School boys basketball as the Ohio Team of the Week, based on votes tallied Dec. 28. Our basketball teams receive a feature that runs the following week. For the first time in a long time, there’s a buzz around Harrison High School involving the boys basketball team. The newfound enthusiasm inhabiting the halls at West Road is the product of the Wildcats’ hot start and their oneyear turnaround. Though just one game above .500 at 4-3 overall (at the time this article was originally published), Harrison is a perfect 3-0 in Southwest Ohio Conference play, good enough for first place heading into the 2019 portion of its regularseason slate. Last season, Harrison totaled just two conference victories and four wins overall as the Wildcats landed firmly in the SWOC’s basement. “Getting a year older certainly helps a lot. We had a really good offseason with guys working hard on their game. They put in a lot of time and it shows,” Harrison head coach Andy Marx said. “For the first time in a few years they have people talking about them at school and congratulating them in the

hallways. It’s neat and gives our team some much-needed confidence especially after the struggles we had last year.” The Wildcats could have been written off and penciled in for another cellar-dwelling season after an 0-2 start. But a pair of early-season turning points arrived with narrow victories over rivals Ross and Edgewood to generate the long-awaited enthusiasm. Playing shorthanded against Ross Dec. 7, Harrison overcame 23 turnovers to defeat the Rams at home, 52-48. Eleven days later, the Wildcats sent their fans into a frenzy, rallying from an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to snap a four-game losing streak against Edgewood, 51-50. “That was a pretty big moment for our guys. It was kind of a microcosm of where we are,” Marx said. “We’ve been really stressing a lot about staying positive and working on the next play and not harping on negatives. In the fourth quarter, the kids just stayed positive. The guys started to believe and they were having fun. It was a great thing.” Believing has been one of the biggest issues for Harrison in recent years. Whether it be from lack of confidence, growing pains with younger players or injuries from football players See HARRISON, Page 2B

Harrison guard Spencer Kinnett (5) drives to the basket during the Wildcats' basketball game against Taylor on Dec. 28.

GLORY DAYS:

Loss to St. X leads La Salle to 1996 state title Mark Schmetzer

Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Dave Esterkamp probably was never more thankful in his life to see wrestling mats covering a gym ﬂoor. Esterkamp and his 1995-1996 La Salle basketball teammates had just returned to the school from what he described as a “horrible” 66-47 loss at St. Xavier in the third-last game of the regular season. “It was one of those games you had to throw away,” recalled Esterkamp, now a youth basketball trainer in Frankfort, Ill. “I remember we didn’t even take a shower. We knew ‘Flem’ (Lancer coach Dan Fleming) was going to make us run or practice or something. We knew, when we played that bad, we deserved to be

“I don’t think were the most talented team, but everybody on the team knew their role, and Flem (Lancer coach Dan Flemming) was relentless. His philosophy was organized mayhem.” Dave Esterikamp

1995-1996 La Salle basketball star

punished. When we got back to the school, there were wrestling mats on the ﬂoor. I remember thinking, ‘Thank God we don’t have to run or practice.’ Instead we came in had a team talk – one of those 45-minute talks. “Flem said, ‘We’ve only got a couple of games left. What are you going to do with them, especially you seniors?’ I think

that’s where that run began.” “That run” was shaking off finishing last in the Greater Catholic League South to win eight of their last nine games, including all seven in the Division I tournament to capture the Monfort Heights’ school’s first state basketball championSee LA SALLE , Page 2B

La Salle's Dave Esterkamp, right, hugs teammate Craig Conley following the Lancers' win over Oak Hills in Dayton. ENQUIRER FILE PHOTO

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SHORT HOPS Jon Richardson jrichardson@enquirer.com

Boys Basketball ❚ Oak Hills edged Chapmanville 4846 Dec. 27 but fell to McGill-Toolen 4039 Dec. 28. The Highlanders defeated St. John Paul II (FL) 57-47 Dec. 29. ❚ Gamble Montessori knocked oﬀ Augusta 60-48 Dec. 27 but fell to Bracken County 48-45 Dec. 29.

❚ St. Xavier fell to Canisius 56-47 in overtime Dec. 27 but knocked oﬀ Bishop Kenny (FL) 73-35 Dec. 28. ❚ Elder beat Shroder 59-46 Dec. 27 but was defeated by Lakota West 51-48 Dec. 28. ❚ Western Hills handled Riverview East 72-32 behind a 13-point performance from Aboucar Cissie Dec. 28. Montev Ware scored 18 and Demetrious Watkins scored 17, but the Mustangs fell to Fairﬁeld 80-67 Dec. 29.

❚ La Salle fell to Centerville despite a 15-point performance from Jaylen Lemons Dec. 28 and lost to Kings 66-62 Dec. 29. ❚ Taylor lost to Harrison 56-31 Dec. 28.

Girls Basketball ❚ Gamble Montessori beat St. Patrick 54-47 in overtime Dec. 27 but fell to Bethel-Tate 59-22 Dec. 29.

❚ Taylor was defeated by Harrison 55-31 to move to 2-9 Dec. 28. ❚ Western Hills handled Riverview East 49-21 Dec. 28 but fell to Colerain 74-23 Jan. 2. ❚ Mercy McAuley outlasted Wayne 45-36 Dec. 28. ❚ Oak Hills moved to 5-5 after defeating Turpin 40-26 Jan. 2. ❚ Seton fell to Mount Notre Dame 64-26 Jan. 3.

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ship. The Lancers completed the stretch with a 59-56 win over Toledo St. John’s Jesuit at Ohio State University’s St. John Arena on March 23, 1996. Senior guard Craig Conley scored 27 points and Esterkamp added 17 points and a key assist with a length-of-the-court inbounds pass to senior center Roman Welter for a wide-open layup and a 57-53 lead with 16.1 seconds left in the game. Welter’s layup was La Salle’s only field goal in the 16-point fourth quarter. The other 14 came from the free throw line. Esterkamp’s son recently came across on YouTube footage of La Salle playing in the state tournament. “He said, ‘Dad, is that you?’” Esterkamp said. The run started with a confidenceboosting 68-60 win over Oak Hills, which had won 12 straight games and was ranked second in the Enquirer’s coaches’ poll, in the second-last game of the regular season. A 55-52 loss at Moeller in which the Lancers gave away a fivepoint lead late in the game did little to cripple their new-found confidence. “We played well,” Esterkamp recalled. “Things just didn’t go our way. I think that kind of lit a fire under our butts.” La Salle, the top seed in the Oxford sectional, had the next 13 days off. “Flem gave us a couple days off,” Esterkamp said. “When we came back, he said, ‘Let’s go get it.’ We weren’t the most talented team, but he made it an usagainst-the-world kind of thing. “I don’t think were the most talented team, but everybody on the team knew their role, and Flem was relentless. His philosophy was organized mayhem.” The Lancers won their two sectional tournament games at Miami University’s Millett Hall by 13 and 16 points before crushing Fairborn, 97-62, in a district championship game at University of Dayton Arena to reach the regional level

La Salle's Dave Esterkamp, left, and Roman Welter celebrate their Division I semiﬁnal win over St. Edward Friday, March 22, 1996, in Columbus. ENQUIRER FILE PHOTO

La Salle celebrates after beating St. Joseph's 59-56 for the Division I championship in Columbus on March 23, 1996. Celebrating on the floor are Mike Von Holle (51) and Dave Esterkamp (21). ENQUIRER FILE PHOTO

for the first time since 1980. Esterkamp scored 22 points while Welter finished with 17 points and nine rebounds. La Salle erupted for 34 points in the fourth quarter to knock off Trotwood Madison, 82-74, in a regional semifinal. Conley scored 16 of his overall 30 points in the quarter against the team ranked 10th in the state in the final Associated Press Division I poll. Oak Hills knocked off No. 8 Springfield South in the other semifinal to set up a rematch of the neighborhood rivals. The Highlanders led 30-22 at halftime before La Salle opened the third quarter with 14 unanswered points on the way to a 63-56 win. “We knew each other from AAU ball

and being so close together, so there’s a lot more emotion mixed into it if he’s your buddy,” Esterkamp said, comparing the situation to playing poker. “You know how it is. You always like to take somebody’s money, but it’s more fun when you take it from a friend.” The win sent the Lancers to the state semifinals for the fourth time.The Lancers had never gotten past the semifinals in their three previous visits – 1967, 1977 and 1979 – but Esterkamp scored 33 points and hauled in eight rebounds to lead them to a 60-54 win over Lakewood St. Edward, earning their first final berth. Conley scored 11 points in the semifinal, the middle of a consistent threegame stretch during which he and Ester-

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making the transition to hoops, the cards have been stacked against the Wildcats, resulting in just 10 combined wins over the last two seasons. That pattern seemed destined to continue this year. Junior forward Will Nieman, praised by Marx for his offseason progression, needed an emergency appendectomy the night before the season-opener against Loveland. Fellow forward Connor Kinnett, fresh off a 30touchdown season and a playoff appearance as Harrison’s quarterback, missed the first four games of the season. “The last three years we’ve had a hard time getting over the hump,” Marx said. “We kinda faced that adversity again, but the guys are finally staying positive.” Now at full strength, Harrison has won four of its last five, its best stretch since a 4-1 start in 2015 (finished 9-14). The Wildcats are 3-0 since Kinnett, a first-team all-district signal-caller in the fall, returned to the hardwood with eight points and 11 rebounds in the comeback effort over Edgewood. He was the team’s leading scorer a year ago and is averaging a double-double so far this season. Marx cited Kinnett’s growth and intensity - both in practice and on game

“Getting a year older certainly helps a lot,” coach Andy Marx said of Harrison’s solid start. ENQUIRER FILE

days - as ways he’s energized the team. “You can really see his maturation level,” the fifth-year head coach said. “He’s realized how important his role is. When Connor came back the first practice he was allowed to go full, we really saw our practices elevate to a whole new level. He’s added a new dimension to our basketball team.” Connor’s cousin, Spencer Kinnett, has grown even more. Just three years ago as a sophomore, Spencer played in just three games and made one field goal. As a junior, he averaged 7.9 points per game. But the switch was flipped for the 6-foot-2 guard this season. He’s scored in double figures in each of the first seven games and is third in the con-

Harrison guard Cole Combs (2) shoots the ball during the Wildcats' game against Taylor. PHOTOS BY TONY TRIBBLE FOR THE ENQUIRER

ference at 16.6 per game to go with 7.3 rebounds. In the aforementioned wins over Ross and Edgewood, Spencer went for 22 and 20 points, respectively. “We’ve really leaned on some of our returning guys, our seniors, especially Spencer Kinnett. He’s been a great leader so far. I give a lot credit to Spencer, because he’s been leading by example,” Marx said. Guard Sam Heimkreiter has also played a big role for the ﬁrst-place Wild-

Dave Esterkamp is shown with his wife, Natalie, and their children Nyla, 6, and Braden, 8. THANKS TO DAVE ESTERKAMP

kamp combined for 46, 44 and 44 points. While the players piled on each other at a free-throw line after clinching the state championship, La Salle’s cheerleaders unfurled a banner that said “La Salle Lancers – 1996 State Basketball Champions.” Glory Days is a regular feature of Enquirer Media celebrating key moments, personalities and teams in Cincinnati’s rich prep sports history. Send your story ideas to mlaughman@enquirer.com.

cats. The junior, one of two team captains, is shooting 52.4 percent from the field and leads the team in three-pointers made with a dozen. Heimkreiter’s breakout came after playing sparingly in eight varsity games last season and not scoring a point. “From day 1 that kid just worked so hard and he’s gained a lot of confidence as a scorer. We actually got on him about shooting more and being more aggressive,” Marx said. “Sam is someone we’ve had our eyes on and he’s really grown and hit some big shots for us.” There is no secret formula to winning in a parity-filled conference like the SWOC. From top to bottom, teams play their rivals competitively. Harrison was pushed to the limit against Edgewood and Talawanda (led 27-26 before pulling away in the fourth quarter), the league’s bottom two teams. Marx, looking to deliver Harrison’s first winning season since the SWOC’s inception in 2012 and first 10-win campaign since 2013, said staying hot is about his team’s defense and not beating themselves. “Harrison can’t beat Harrison. Taking care of the basketball and being sound defensively is what we’re continually working on,” Marx said. “I think every game (in the SWOC) is going to be a fistfight. The teams all play really hard and we have some really good coaches in our league.”

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Elves for hire at St. Jude School: A tradition continues At St. Jude School, a K-8 Catholic school on the west-side of Cincinnati, elves have been hard at work for generations. Early each December first graders at St Jude have the task of creating an application to be part of Santa’s elf crew. They start the tradition by reading the story “How Santa Got his Job” by Stephen Krensky. Then, the students brainstorm qualities of Santa’s best elves. Individually, they write a paragraph detailing why they think they would be good for the job of an elf. Next, students fill out an application which includes their name, birth date, favorite toy, if they like milk and cookies, and if they have been naughty or nice. Finally, all students pose for their elf photo and turn themselves into little construction paper elves. Julie Nagel, a first-grade teacher, describes the elf making experience as “one of her favorite activities the first graders participate in during the year. While being fun and festive, the project reinforces paragraph writing skills and taps into the students’ creativity.” This Christmas tradition has been a student favorite for many years. One St.

Jude family has incorporated the elf applications into a family tradition. Emily Timmerman, now a second grader, was so excited about this project because she was going to hang her precious elf on the designated elf door at home. All her siblings had already made “elf-hood” and their applications were displayed each holiday season. Emily explained, “Each year we put up the Christmas decorations and my brothers and sisters always hung their ﬁrst-grade elves. I always wanted one too.” She would watch her brother and sisters hang their picture in anticipation of hanging her own one day. When asked if she felt left out, her reply was “Well, I knew I was going to make one.” Last year, Emily proudly displayed her elf application for the ﬁrst time. This year, when her family began to open the boxes of Christmas decorations Emily saw her elf once again. She swelled with pride knowing that her elf would now have its place with the rest of the family’s. Beginning with a class assignment, the elf application continued as a tradition for this and many other St. Jude families. Community Relations

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WEST PRICE HILL 1170 Coronado Ave.: Braun Ryan G & Carly E to O Meara Allison M; $137,500. 4944 Heuwerth Ave.: Lubrecht Daniel J & Melissa A Guido to Conners Christy & Roger T; $60,000. 1128 Maureen Lane: Espelage Michael P to Darboe Ansumana & Amie Jallow; $98,500. 1300 Mckeone Ave.: Bischak Catherine to Turner Leonard E & Tammy E; $45,000. 578 Rosemont Ave.: Mccloud Wanda to Bank Of New York Mellon Tr; $76,500. 512 Virgil Road: Ed G Koehl Inc. to Stautberg Teri M; $35,000. 5039 West High St.: Gray Joseph to Sbk Properties LLC; $52,500.

WESTWOOD 3417 Cheviot Ave.: Tri State Innovative Property Solutions LLC to Wilson Helaine; $126,900. 3406 La Rue Court: Walker Valencia P to Gou Ronnie K & Jenny L; $80,000. 2950 Mignon Ave.: Hennessy Todd to Whitaker Katherine; $100,000. 3126 Ramona Ave.: Covenant Property LLC to Southwest Investment Group LLC; $130,000. 3382 Robinet Drive: End-ira Inc to Amirai Nir; $42,000. 3335 Werk Road: Skeens Maureen to Indrias Meba Michael & Tsega Mehari; $45,000.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 Food & Wine Pint Glass Paint & Sip 6 p.m., Taft’s Brewing Co. Brewpourium, 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Winton Place. cincinnatiusa.com

Health & Wellness Delhi Vinyasa Flow 6-7 a.m., Earth Connection, 370 Neeb Road, Cotillion Village. $12 Drop-in, $50 for 5-class pass, $85 for 10-class pass. January Intro to Yoga for Beginners 8:15-9:15 p.m., Yoga by Marietta @ EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Cotillion Village. $88 for 8-class series. Vinyasa Flow 6-7 p.m., Yoga by Marietta @ EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Cotillion Village. Yoga by Marietta-Westside-Yoga for the Back 7:15-8 p.m., Earth Connection, 370 Neeb Road, Cotillion Village. $12 Drop-in, $50 five class pass, $85 ten class pass. Yoga for the Back 7:15-8 p.m., Yoga by Marietta @ EarthConnection, 370 Neeb Road, Cotillion Village.

Politics & Activism Social Shadow Work: Politics & Archetypes noon, The Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action, 1662 Blue Rock St. , #1a, Northside. eventbrite.com

THURSDAY, JAN. 10 Health & Wellness Creating Roots: Guided Meditation and Yin Yoga 2:30 p.m., The Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action, 1662 Blue Rock St. , #1a, Northside. eventbrite.com

Nightlife & Singles Arcade Legacy Fight Night 5 p.m.-11, 1 a.m., Arcade Legacy, 662 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Forest Park. $10. Karaoke Thursdays w/DJ Burb 9:30 p.m.-11, 1:30 a.m., Club Trio Lounge, 5744 Springdale Road, Cincinnati. reverbnation.com Open Mic Night 7-11 p.m., Delhi Pub, 937 Devil’s Backbone Road, Cotillion Village.

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p.m., Pebble Creek Golf Course, 9799 Prechtel Road, Cincinnati. cincinnatiusa.com

Concerts & Tour Dates Brass Owl, Chalk Eye, Blessed Black, It Takes a Thief 9 p.m., Top Cats, 2820 Vine St., Corryville. Sonny Moorman 8 p.m., The Pike Bar and Grill, 10010 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. reverbnation.com

Education Home Scientist -- Brownie until Jan. 12, iSPACE, 100 Scarlet Oaks Drive, Sharonville. active.com

Food & Wine Wine Tasting noon-5 p.m., Henke Winery, 3077 Harrison Ave., Westwood. reverbnation.com

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USTA Midwest Level 1 Championships until Jan. 14, Westsern Tennis and Fitness Club, 5490 Muddy Creek Road, Cincinnati. active.com

SUNDAY, JAN. 13 Concerts & Tour Dates The Ape Tones 9 p.m., Top Cats, 2820 Vine St., Corryville.

Education St. Jude School Open House noon-2 p.m., St. Jude School, 5940 Bridgetown Road, Bridgetown North.

MONDAY, JAN. 14 Business & Networking Rising Strong in the Job Search 1:30 p.m., Journey to Hope, 703 Compton Road, Finneytown. eventbrite.com Small Business Owners Social Media Marketing 2019 Planning Workshop 9 a.m., Downtown Waynesville, 235 Miami St., Waynesville. eventbrite.com

Education Community Preschool Open House 7-8 p.m., Lads and Lassies Community Preschool, 225 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Information: 513-761-5211. LadsAndLassiesPreschool.org.

Greater Cincinnati Super Saturday 11 a.m., Wyoming Branch Library, 500 Springfield Pike, Wyoming. eventbrite.com Into the Woods JR. Peanut Butter & Jelly Theatre 3-4 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, Monfort Heights East. lasallehs.net/drama. PB & J Theatre: Into The Woods JR. 3-4 p.m., La Salle High School, 3091 North Bend Road, Monfort Heights East.

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Open Mic Comedy and Karaoke with Ray the Moose 8:30 p.m., Delhi Pub, 937 Devil’s Backbone Road, Cotillion Village. Free.

Grown and Sexy Karaoke and Dance Party 8 p.m., Delhi Pub, 937 Devil’s Backbone Road, Cotillion Village. Free. Heather Roush Band LIVE Saturday Night! 9:30 p.m.-13, 1:30 a.m., Club Trio Lounge, 5744 Springdale Road, Cincinnati. reverbnation.com

Embodied Movement 7 p.m., The Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action, 1662 Blue Rock St. , #1a, Northside. eventbrite.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 15 Comedy

Health & Wellness Peace in Motion: A TAI-YOGA FLOW 10 a.m., The Hive: A Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action, 1662 Blue Rock St. , #1a, Northside. eventbrite.com

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Chris Collier 7:30 p.m., College Hill Coffee Company, 6128 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. reverbnation.com

Pajama Party Parents Night Out 6 p.m., Perfection Gymnastics School, 5637 Union Center Drive, West Chester. cincinnatiusa.com

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Pint Glass Succulent Arrange & Sip 6 p.m., Taft’s Brewing Co. Brewpourium, 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Winton Place. cincinnatiusa.com

Health & Wellness Bayley Caregiver Group 9:30-10:45 a.m., Bayley Place Community Wellness Center, 401 Farrell Court, Cotillion Village. Free.

SATURDAY, JAN. 12 Comedy Comedy Night at Pebble Creek with Steve Caminiti 7

Cincinnati Wedding Showcase 2018 11 a.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Info call 513-891-4701.

Sports Queen City 1 Day Compass G12-16 until Jan. 12, Queen City Racquet Club, 11275 Chester Road, Sharonville. active.com

Food & Wine

Health & Wellness Diabetic Support Group (AFTERNOON) January 2019 1:30 p.m., Journey to Hope, 703 Compton Road, Finneytown. eventbrite.com

Documents: ‘Backwards’ swastikas link crimes pellate court ruled that prosecutors could use evidence of Whitt’s 2013 conviction at trial. Documents say that the swastika from the 2013 incident was similar to the ones spray-painted in the Judes’ house – it was “backwards…its right arm in the wrong direction.” Whitt faces up to 10 years in prison. He is being held at the Butler County Jail.

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A man accused of vandalizing and badly damaging an East Price Hill home he rented from an interracial couple has agreed to plead guilty to a federal hate crime charge. The case dates back to Thanksgiving weekend in 2016. Among the damage done to the home: Swastikas and phrases like “white power” and “die n----r” were spray-painted on the walls, court documents say. One swastika was layered over a spray-painted Jewish Star of David, the couple told The Enquirer. During the two years the case was pending in federal court, it was revealed Whitt that Samuel Whitt, 42, admitted once being involved in a white gang he called the “Cincy Boys.” The gang dated back to Whitt’s youth. Documents also show that in 2013 he was convicted of spray-painting a swastika and “A.B.” (for Aryan Brotherhood) on buildings in East Price Hill. The interracial couple, who rented the lower level of the home to Whitt and his girlfriend, evicted them on Nov. 22, 2016 for not paying rent, according to court documents. The next day, Joe and Pat Jude left town to visit their daughter. While they were gone, prosecutors say Whitt broke into the house and caused extensive damage. Court documents show Whitt agreed on Dec. 21 to plead guilty to criminal interference with the right to fair housing. Prosecutors said he willfully intimidated

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Joe and Pat Jude, from Loveland, had their rental property in West Price Hill vandalized allegedly by the former tenant over Thanksgiving weekend in 2016. The Judes have been married 35 years. Theywere able to repair the property and have new tenants. THE ENQUIRER/LIZ DUFOUR

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Hartwell/Elmwood. Furnished Rooms on Busline. $100/$110/Week. 513-617-7923 or 513-919-9926

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Careers All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newpaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Kentucky Commission on Human Rights 800-292-5566 H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Equal) 513-721-4663

Position Opening City of Milford Code Enforcement Inspector (Part-time) The City of Milford is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of a Part Time Code Enforcement Inspector to work approximately 20 hours per week.

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Business Intelligence Analyst – Develop COGNOS BI applications. Send resume to: Tamra Dunbar, Rumpke of Ohio, 10795 Hughes Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251.

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$$$ PAID for LPs, CDs, CASSETTES-ROCK, BLUES, INDIE, METAL, JAZZ, ETC + VINTAGE STEREO EQUIP, DVDs & MEMORABILIA. 50 YRS COMBINED BUYING EXPERIENCE! WE CAN COME TO YOU! 513-591-0123

WAR RELICS US, German, Japanese Uniforms, Helmets, Guns, Swords, Medals Etc, Paying Top Dollar Call 513-309-1347

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The Code Enforcement Inspector conducts routine inspections in provisions of the Milford Codified Ordinance regarding property maintenance, sidewalks, and nuisances. Strong computer, typing, communication, organizational, and people skills are essential. Interested candidates should obtain an application from the City of Milford’s website. Send completed application with letter of

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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interest to Assistant City Manager, 745 Center Street, Milford, OH 45150. Position is open until filled. Job description is available upon request. Salary commensurate with experience. EOE CE-0000708220

Part-Time Activity Director & Living On Site Resident Manager FOR SENIOR LIVING Apply at SEM Terrace 5371 South Milford Rd or call (513) 248-1140. EOE

Garage & Yard Sale VISIT: cincinnati.com/classifieds TO PLACE YOUR AD

BLAKE’S TREE SERVICE Seasoned firewood, 1/2 cord picked-up $100; Delivery and stacking available 513-266-8216

Garage Sales neighborly deals... Union KY Estate Sale 1976 Mt. Zion Rd Union, KY 1/12 & 1/13 Sat-10-4 #’s @ 9:45 Sun-1-4 Contents of home & shed. Small home that is packed. Two sets of stacked bookcases, art glass, lots of DVDs, lots of books, Records to include the Beatles, empire Chest of drawers, Old quilts, costume jewelry, flatscreen TV, stereo, nice old stamped crock - Hamilton & Co., ant. tables & chairs, titanic collection, file cabinets, metal wardrobe, gnome coll. lighthouse coll. 2 door Vict. bookcase, sm. kitchen cupboard painted, desks, bookshelves, holiday, drop leaf painted kitchen table, chest of drawers & mirrored dresser, some tools, wash tub, ladder, China, frog coll. lots of kitchen items. Too much to list all priced to sell! Info & pics – hsestatesales.com or 859-468-9468. Directions Highway 42 S. right on Mt Zion Road 75 south right on Mt Zion Road. No street parking - PARK AT CHURCH ACROSS THE STREET!!!

Seasoned Firewood. Cut, Split, stacked, & delivered. Full cord - $250. Face cord $150. Multiple loaded discount. 859-485-9198

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

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 !

Service Directory CALL: 877-513-7355 TO PLACE YOUR AD

Hendel’s Affordable Û Tree Service Û Call today for Autumn & Discount Pricing! ± 513-795-6290 ± ± 513-266-4052 ±

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

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Mazda 2010 CX9 Touring All wheel drive, leather heated seats 129K miles - $7,900 - 419-271-4706

1 BUYER of OLD CARS CLASSIC, ANTIQUE ’30-40-50-60-70s, Running or not. 513-403-7386

HAVANESE PUPPIES Home Raised, AKC, Best Health Guaranteed! Call 614-610-1515 Havanese, Yorkies, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, Yorkipoos, Chihuahua, Goldendoodle, Malti-tzu, Dachshund, Pugs, Shots, wormed & vet checked. Blanchester, OH. 937-725-9641 Labradoodle Puppies ACA Reg.Variety Colors, Ready to go 1/3/19! Leave a message 765-886-5752 Labs, English, Male/female, $700, 3 weeks , yellow/white Gorgeous English lab pups. Vet checked. Ready Jan 25th. (859)588-6622 persinger4445 @gmail.com Pug Puppies AKC Limited Reg. Beautiful, $700. Call 513-305-5528

Wheatie-Poos - Males, Vet Checked, Will Hold Til Christmas, Hypo-Coats Great Family Dogs 513-868-1746

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

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION The annual tax budget and unaudited financial statements of the Three Rivers Local School District are available to the public. Copies of the report are available for the public inspection in the Treasurer’s Office at the District Office, 401 N. Miami Ave., Cleves, OH 45002 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. By order of the Three Rivers Local Board of Education, Alice Gundler, Treasurer. The tax budget hearing will be held during the board meeting on January 8, 2019. WST,Jan9,’19#3319132

Cincy Best Seasoned Firewood, 1/2 Cord $80 pickup. Delivery and stacking available. 513-795-6290

PRIME SPLIT FIREWOOD Free delivery and stacked 513-275-8565

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Englewood OH Estate Sale 603 Woodlawn Ave Englewood, OH 45322 1/12 & 1/13 Sat-10-3 #’s @ 9:45 Sun-10-3 Contents of home & garage. Old wood tool chest, mid century modern Broyhill chest of drawers & mirrored dresser, old safe w/ combination, sewing machine, desk, kitchen table chairs, coffee table, costume jewelry, old mesh purses, vtg purses, clothes & shoes, old Xmas, concrete fountain, concrete birdbath, yard art, yard tools, handtools, fabric, yarn, Metal file cabinet, flatscreen TV, ent center, China, lamps, mirrors, signed prints, knickknacks, kitchen items, too much to list – all priced to sell! Info & picshsestatesales.com or 859-992-0212 Dir- 75N - 70W - Exit 29 - R on S main - L on Fallview - L on Woodlawn

Old Advertising/Gas Station Related Items, Pre1970 | Signs, Gas Pumps, Air Meters, Soda Coolers, Etc. Call 937-321-7154

AKC German Shepherd Puppies, pure white males. PRICE CUT $300 cash/MC/V. Ohiohgs.com 419-629-3830 or 419-233-6165

WANTED:BENGALS LICENSE Sections 109-111,139-141 Call Sandy $1000. (513)4792025 blessed8ranch@aol.com

combination of education and experience in code enforcement,

the city to ensure compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance and

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

Silver, Antiques, Old Toys, Watches, Comics, Case Knives Military, Trains,

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent law enforcement, or land use planning is desirable.

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INSTANT CASH PAID For Baseball Cards Coins, Gold,

Autographs, Many Others! We Pick-up. 513-295-5634 DEPENDABLE, Honest & Hardworking w/refs. Home Health Aide w/over 30+ yrs exp. Available 24/7.Call:51 3-658-1413, 513-704-5551.

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I BUY STEREO SPEAKERS, PRE AMP, AMP, REEL TO REEL TURNTABLE, ETC. RECORDS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (513) 473-5518 # I BUY VINYL RECORDS Rock, Metal, Punk, Indie, R&B, 78s, etc. We make house calls. 513-428-4695

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