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Western Hills Viaduct: These nine people could decide its fate Hannah K. Sparling Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – Against all odds, there is a small bit of excitement at the start of the 144th meeting of the Hamilton County Integrating Committee. A man from Anderson Township is unhappy with how the committee scored his community’s applications for road projects, and he is asking the group to reconsider. But the action, if you can call it that, is quickly over. There is no long debate. No frantic pleading or ﬁ st pounding – just some polite back and forth and a quick decision. The committee says no. “We have to follow methodology,” says Hamilton County Engineer Ted Hubbard, who chairs the nine-member board. And so it goes at the Hamilton County Integrating Committee, perhaps the most important committee you’ve never heard of. If you’re the sort who loves drama – high-intensity meetings with political grandstanding, name-calling and the occasional shouting match – the integrating committee is not for you. But if you love detailed government work, rubrics and spreadsheets, this might just be your version of heaven. Here’s why it matters: While most people probably don’t know it exists, the integrating committee oversees roughly $20 million a year in state loans and grants for infrastructure improvements throughout Hamilton County. And if Cincinnati Metro passes its 0.8% sales tax next year, the integrating committee will be in charge of administering the $30 million chunk of that levy set aside each year for road and bridge projects throughout the county. That means this group you’ve never heard of could decide which roads get paved with bus-tax money and which

The Hamilton County Integrating Committee meets at Springﬁ eld Township Civic Center on Nov. 22. The committee oversees roughly $20 million in state loans and grants for infrastructure improvements. CARA OWSLEY/THE ENQUIRER

don’t. Whether a particular street gets new lighting, a new sidewalk or a reconﬁ gured intersection. And whether or not money is set aside for the long-awaited $355 million Western Hills Viaduct repair.

What is it? It’s easy to imagine some sort of transportation Illuminati, a secret cabal that meets in the dark and surreptitiously controls tens of millions of dollars each year. But the truth is a whole lot more open. And, frankly, a whole lot

more dull. The integrating committee is a public body that is actually written into Ohio law. There are 19 such committees throughout the state. Hamilton County, because of its size, gets its own. The nine committee members are appointed by various boards throughout the city and county, spreading membership around so no one place has too much control. Each year, cities and townships submit applications, asking for loans or grants for various road projects, and the committee votes on what gets funded. Members of the public are welcome

at any meeting. It’s just, they generally don’t bother. “One of the reasons you’ve never heard about it – nobody complains,” said Hubbard, who has been involved in the integrating committee since he was appointed as an alternate in the ‘90s. “Quite frankly, it’s the most eﬃ cient program I’ve ever seen.” At its most recent meeting in late November, the integrating committee voted unanimously on a slate of 23 projects that will get just over $19 million. In Delhi Township, for example, $568,000 See COMMITTEE , Page 2A

Cincinnati native Hemmer lands Fox News anchor job Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Elder High School graduate and Cincinnati native Bill Hemmer has landed a new role at Fox News Channel as an anchor. “Bill Hemmer Reports” will debut Jan. 20, according to a news release from Fox News. Jay Wallace, president and executive editor of FOX News Media named Hemmer to the position, in which he will lead all breaking news, according to the release. “Bill is an incredible newsman and his ability to cut to the heart of the story while humanizing major events has made him a standout talent in news,” Wallace said. Hemmer will leave Fox’s 9 a.m. time slot to take over the 3 p.m. time previously anchored by Shepard Smith, accord-

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ing to a USA Today article. Hemmer grew up in Delhi Township. He proved himself on Cincinnati TV early in his career after graduating from Miami University in 1987, according to a 2014 Enquirer article. After working for WLWT-TV Channel 5, he went on to be an anchor at WCPO-TV Channel 9. He worked at CNN from 1995-2005, sharing reports from Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia and other places. The 1983 Elder graduate joined Fox News in 2005. He has been part of Fox’s morning news coverage since 2009. Hemmer said in the release that he was “extremely grateful” as a journalist for the new opportunity. “Leading our breaking news division with a signature hour has enormous value to me, personally, and to our audience,” he said in the release. “We’ve got a fantastic team here and I am excited to get to work.”

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was allocated to repair landslide damage on Hillside Road. And Sharon Road in Sharonville will get just shy of $580,000 to add a turn lane to help ease congestion. But funding is not just based on the committee’s whims. Each project – there were 71 applications this year – is graded based on a detailed rubric that asks, for example, whether a project has local matching funds to go with the state dollars, whether it will alleviate a traffi c problem and whether it will boost the economy, safety or health. If Metro’s levy passes, there will be a similar rubric set up to evaluate projects competing for that pot of money. The catch for that money is it can only be spent on Hamilton County projects that would in some way benefi t the bus system. Cincinnati hasn’t passed a bus levy since 1972, and county voters have never agreed to a tax for transit. But the $30 million for infrastructure is seen as a selling point for voters who, like the majority of people in Hamilton County, do not ride the bus. Metro board chair Kreg Keesee said he’s confi dent about the levy’s chances — especially after Issue 22, which repeals the city’s earnings tax for transit should the countywide levy pass, was approved by a three-to-one margin.

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“All of the feedback we’re getting would lead us to believe we have a good chance for victory in March,” Keesee said.

Anonymity a ‘tribute’ to success It’s no accident the integrating committee will be in charge of the bus-tax money if the levy passes. Rep. Bill Seitz, R-Green Township, made sure that would happen when he pushed for the language in Ohio law that allows Cincinnati Metro to pair its levy with an infrastructure component. The law speciﬁ cally states that if a transit authority levies a joint bus/infrastructure tax, the infrastructure portion must run through the integrating committee. “The obvious reason is that (Metro) knows nothing about how to rank and rate road and bridge projects in terms of need and improvement,” Seitz said. “The integrating committee, on the other hand, has a 30-year-plus history of doing just that.” Seitz won’t tell anyone how to vote in March, when Metro’s tax is likely to be on the ballot. But “I’m going to be upfront and say, ‘Hey, folks, if you really want your infrastructure to be upgraded, this is a perfect opportunity to put your money where your mouth is,’” he

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Fred Schlimm, the liaison officer for the integrating committee speaks during meeting Nov. 22.

The Hamilton County Integrating Committee oversees roughly $20 million in state loans and grants.

said. “Everyone wants to say, ‘When are they going to ﬁ x the Western Hills Viaduct?’ And the answer is, when we get the money to do it.” Seitz is a former integrating committee member from the late ‘90s, and he’s watched the committee successfully, quietly oversee large sums of state money every year since, he said. “I think it’s a real tribute to the integrating committee that here we are, 32 years into its existence, and if we asked 100 people, ‘What is it?,’ there would be two who could answer that question,” he said. If the committee were messing up, he said, people would know its name.

2021 ❚ Chris Bigham, assistant city manager for Cincinnati: appointed by Cincinnati City Council, term expires in May 2020 ❚ Denny Connor, Sycamore Township trustee: appointed by the Hamilton County Township Association, term expires in May 2020 ❚ Chris Dole, Crosby Township trustee: appointed by the Hamilton County Township association, term expires in May 2020 ❚ Don Gindling, city engineer, deputy director for Cincinnati's Department of Transportation and Engineering: appointed by Cincinnati City Council, term expires in May 2021 ❚ Tom Hart, certiﬁ ed public accountant: appointed by the Hamilton County Commissioners, term expires in May 2021 ❚ Ted Hubbard, Hamilton County Engineer, integrating committee chair: appointed by the Hamilton County Commissioners, term expires May 2021 ❚ Sheryl Long, assistant city manager for Cincinnati: appointed by Cincinnati City Council, term expires May 2020 ❚ Dan Policastro, mayor of Mariemont: appointed by the Hamilton County Municipal League, term expires in May 2020

Who is on this board? The Hamilton County Integrating Committee is made up of nine members, appointed by various city and county boards. Each member has an alternate, and the committee has about 10 support staﬀ members who help verify and score project applications. The committee meets about ﬁ ve times each year. Project applications come from city, township and village governments within Hamilton County. ❚ Robert Bemmes, mayor of Reading: appointed by the Hamilton County Municipal League, term expires in May

2020 Jeﬀ erson Award: Nominate a deserving volunteer Peggy Kreimer Hodgson The Rotary Club of Cincinnati

The Jeff erson Awards have been called the the Nobel Prizes for community service, and the next winner could be in Greater Cincinnati’s back yard, said Bill Shula, who coordinates the local nomination process for The Rotary Club of Cincinnati. Nominations are being accepted from the public f through Jan. 17, 2020. Applications are available at www.cincinnati.com/jeff ersonawards. Shula chairs the Jeff erson Award Committee that will choose a local winner to compete for the national award. In the past 15 years, eight local winners have gone on to receive the national award, said Shula, of Bethel, Ohio. In 2019, Tim Arnold of Northside, who founded Lawn Life to give jobs and a second chance to at-risk young people, won the national award. Other recent national winners were Nancy Eigel-Miller of Mariemont, honored in 2018 for suicide prevention work, and Suzy DeYoung of Milford, honored in 2017, for creating a non-profit that enlists restaurant owners to help feed low-income families. “Greater Cincinnati has incredibly generous and creative people who are changing the world around them,” said Shula. “We want to recognize them here at home and nationally. That’s why we’re asking the public to look at the people who make a diff erence and nominate them.” The Jeff erson Awards is a program of the national non-profi t Multiplying Good, which promotes community service and presents the national Jeff erson Awards honoring outstanding service in more than a dozen categories, from service by public offi cials and professional sports fi gures to service by private citizens, students and corporations. The local nomination process is for

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Patricia Brady remembers spending Christmas with her father, Andrew J. Brady, in a hotel room along The Banks during the last years of his life. When she found out the new music venue named in honor of her father would be at that same spot, she was left breathless for days. “Well, in a couple years, you can look out that hotel window and as it gets dark and the lights come up on the city, you’re going to see a beacon of light with your father’s name on it,’” she remembers Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra president Jonathan Martin telling her. Andrew J. Brady, from Arkansas, came to Cincinnati in 1934 at age 21. He had grown up in a musical family – his father was an Irish ﬁ ddler – and learned the trumpet, violin and piano at a young age. His brother had suggested he move to Ohio; he told Brady that the best music school in the country was in Cincinnati. Brady graduated from Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music in 1938. He went on to teach music at Rothenberg Elementary in Over-the-Rhine and was the music director at Western Hills High

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Holiday beef tenderloin and crispy roasted potatoes; and how to grate nutmeg Holiday beef tenderloin with Latin rub

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

Just the mention of beef tenderloin in my recent column brought about requests for roasting. I can understand that, since choice tenderloin is expensive but so appropriate for holidays, and easy to roast. Plus it can be made ahead. If you’re serving this as a buﬀ et, roasted asparagus showered with Parmesan right out of the oven is a nice veggie, since it tastes good at room temperature, too. Add some extra crispy roasted potatoes (baking soda is the secret – see my tip below) and you’ve got a feast.

Crispy roasted potatoes: baking soda is the secret Cut potatoes as you like, then boil with baking soda BEFORE roasting. Baking soda, being alkaline, breaks down potatoes’ surfaces, making them a little pasty looking on the outside. That translates into crisp outsides with creamier centers after roasting. Add 1⁄ 2 teaspoon baking soda to every 2 quarts salted water. Bring to a boil, add potatoes and cook about 10 minutes af-

Depending upon how much tenderloin you buy, you may have some rub left. The USDA recommends 10 minutes per pound to cook beef tenderloin. Ingredients Rub: ⁄ 4 cup cumin

See the hard shell on nutmeg? You have to crack that off prior to grating.

3 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander

We like our beef tenderloin rare.

2-3 teaspoons salt

ter returning to boil. Drain, let rest in pot to dry a bit, then toss with olive oil, etc., and roast in hot oven. Seriouseats.com site has a good tutorial on this method.

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1 teaspoon pepper ⁄ 4 teaspoon cinnamon

⁄ 4 to 3⁄ 4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Tenderloin: 3-5 pound tenderloin (for every person, count on about 6 oz. raw weight).

Nutmeg - why is it so hard to grate?

⁄ 2 cup dry red wine mixed with 1⁄ 2 cup beef broth.

It’s probably still in the dark brown shell. Give it a shake – if nutmeg rattles, crack shell oﬀ . Fresh nutmeg is stronger than dried so use about 3⁄ 4 as much as dried.

Instructions

Cut potatoes as you like, then boil with baking soda BEFORE roasting. Baking soda, being alkaline, breaks down potatoes’ surfaces, making them a little pasty looking on the outside. That translates into crisp outsides with creamier centers after roasting. Add 1⁄ 2 teaspoon baking soda to every 2 quarts salted water. Bring to a boil, add potatoes and cook about 10 minutes after returning to boil. Drain, let rest in pot to dry a bit, then toss with olive oil, etc., and roast in hot oven. Seriouseats.com site has a good tutorial on this method.

And remember, there’s carryover cooking which means when you remove the meat from the oven, the internal temperature continues to rise a few more degrees. Cover loosely with foil and let stand 10-20 minutes before carving. That way, the meat “relaxes," and juices collected in the center will redistribute throughout meat, making for a moist roast.

Bring meat to room temperature 30 minutes or so prior to roasting. Preheat oven to 400-425.

Crispy roasted potatoes: baking soda is the secret

roast to a higher temperature, so if you have folks who like their meat more done, you’re good to go.

Rub meat all over with olive oil. Then sprinkle lightly but nicely with rub, patting the rub in as needed. Place in sprayed roasting pan, pour red wine mixture in the bottom of the pan, and roast until thickest part registers about 125-135 for rare to medium-rare, or 140-150 for medium. Check every once in a while since you don’t want to over cook or meat will be dry. Know that the slimmer end will

Serve with pan juices if desired. Equally delicious at room temperature or chilled. Tip: Tenderloin is yummy with a premade rub, too. Check out abouteating.com for ideas. A plain quality olive oil with salt and freshly ground pepper is excellent, too.

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Please help families in our community this holiday season Michael T. LaRosa Guest Columnist Community Press

We all know that hunger exists in our communities, but we may not fully understand to what extent. The reality is that one-in-ﬁ ve children in Cincinnati are food insecure, meaning they are unsure of where their next meal will come from. In our community, Freestore Foodbank collaborates with over 500 regional agencies to serve a 20-county area, distributing 33 million meals annually. Freestore Foodbank provides a number of innovative programs that are tailored to meet the needs of those experiencing food insecurity in an accessible way. Whether it’s through schools, the VA clinic, medical providers, mobile markets, or other channels, Freestore

Foodbank works to tangibly improve lives by eliminating hunger. In many Tristate communities, a sizable percentage of students rely on their school’s free and reduced meals throughout the week. As a supplement, Freestore Foodbank’s ‘Power Pack’ program sends packages of food home with students to ensure they have food on weekends. Each Power Pack contains over a dozen food items that are shelf-stable and kid-friendly. When I asked how the Power Pack program impacts the lives of students, Freestore Foodbank’s Executive Director Kurt Reiber told the story of a young boy who is a Power Pack recipient. The child’s school had recently been added for Power Pack distribution; when the boy received a Power Pack for the ﬁ rst time he asked his teacher if he would continue to receive the food on a regular basis. His teacher told him that

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The OHSAA Division II State Champion La Salle Lancers stand arm-in-arm while being honored for their 2019 football success on Dec. 9.

LANCERS CELEBRATE STATE TITLE Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

MONFORT HEIGHTS - Bill Cady Court was full of red folding chairs with state champions sitting in them Monday, Dec. 9 as La Salle High School honored their Ohio Division II title holders in front of a packed gym. Athletic Director Brian Meyer brought out La Salle’s season of hardware which included the “King of the Road” trophy for beating North Bend Road rivals St. Xavier, the Greater Catholic League-South trophy and the newest addition, the 2019 state championship trophy which will join La Salle’s 2014, 2015 and 2016 models. Principal Aaron Marshall boasted of La Salle’s accomplishments while wearing a red velvet blazer. Recently, he led the Lancer faithful by sporting red pants at La Salle’s school-night 34-17 schooling of Massillon Washington. “The red pants went on a run with the team but they’re going to be retired with the trophy,” Marshall said smiling. “Whether the game was on a Thursday night, Saturday morning or Tuesday afternoon we were going to be ready. That’s what Coach (Pat) McLaughlin does with our team. He gets them prepared to play anyone at any time.” A highlight video was shown, Coach

Members of the La Salle High School football team sing the school alma mater to close out the evening honorarium festivities in the high school gym . PHOTOS BY GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

Pat McLaughlin and captains Luke Thiemann and Cam Porter spoke and the local Raising Cane’s donated well over 100 free chicken fi nger dinners to the program (a real crowd pleaser among the players). “We just kept on fi ghting, that’s what this year’s been all about,” Porter said. “We didn’t have the easiest schedule in the world but we just kept fi ghting, kept battling. We took care of business and brought it back home.” The odds in many ways were against

La Salle. Hopes were high after a 6-0 start but then dashed after a disappointing defeat at KHSAA state champion Covington Catholic. The Lancers rebounded with a 22-15 win over Division I St. Xavier for the North Bend bragging rights. Then, Winton Woods came in and defeated La Salle 26-21. All the Lancers did the following week was knock oﬀ DI state runner-up Elder 27-25 to claim their ﬁ rst Greater Catholic LeagueSouth title since 2016.

What followed was a 5-0 postseason stretch where the Lancers outscored their opponents 191-53. They handed former La Salle coach Nate Moore and Massillon Washington their fi rst defeat and shut them out in the second half, as they scored a season-low of 17 points. The Tigers had scored over 40 points nine times during their 14-0 run. Add to that, the obvious driving distance diff erence of 239 miles to less than eight for Massillon. And, the Tigers had played in Canton already in their fi nal regular-season game against Canton McKinley, so the bulk of the 11,286 on hand that Thursday night had dinner at home and were wearing Tigers orange and black. “The crowd they brought there was pretty awesome,” kicker/receiver Jake Seibert said. “I actually enjoyed hearing the craziness out on the fi eld. It was super loud and defi nitely something I’ll never forget.” Seibert single-handedly silenced the pro-Massillon crowd with late fi eld goals of 44 and 38 yards to ice the game. Then, there were technological malfunctions. La Salle’s Hudl Sideline gear stopped working along with the coaches’ headsets, forcing them to improvise. “We had some issues with the headSee LANCERS, Page 2B

Tristate football recruits line up oﬀ ers, visits Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

From the early morning hours of Dec. 18 until late afternoon, numerous Greater Cincinnati student-athletes will be in ceremonies for college football’s early signing day. In recent years, it has become more common than the traditional signing day (Feb. 5). Players can still wait to sign in February, but often when colleges announce their full classes in winter, many of them have been signed for nearly two months and some will have already enrolled early and begun conditioning. Such will be the case for Princeton High School/Ohio State commits Paris Johnson Jr. and Darrion Henry. Until signing Dec. 18 or Feb. 5, verbal commitments are not binding. However, here’s the latest notes on commits, visits and oﬀ ers.

Winton Woods player Miyan Williams (28) has switched his allegiance from Iowa State to Ohio State. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

The ﬂ ip An Iowa State commit from the summer, Division II Oﬀ ensive Player of the Year Miyan Williams of Winton Woods made the most of a recent visit to Ohio State and switched allegiances to the

Buckeyes. Meantime, teammate DeMeer Blankumsee (wide receiver) is still open for business after de-committing from Toledo. Though they fell short mathematically in the playoff s, Winton Woods knocked off this year’s Division II (La Salle) and Division III (Trotwood-Madison) champions. Williams now joins Johnson and Henry of Princeton, Elder tight end Joe Royer and lineman Jakob James and La Salle kicker Jake Seibert moving on to OSU. Kiner’s Corner Next year’s odds-on favorite for Mr. Football (won by Wyoming’s Evan Prater, a Cincinnati Bearcat commit this year) is Corey Kiner of Roger Bacon. Kiner has off ers from most major players in college football and just picked one up from the top seed in the College Football Playoff , LSU. He also visited Nippert Stadium for UC’s last home game and

was photographed with 2016’s Ohio Mr. Football Michael Warren II. Though the odds are heavy, keeping Kiner home with Prater would likely sell a ticket or two. Before anyone gets too worked up, Kiner also visited Michigan at the end of November and was photographed with former Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson. Local ‘Cats In addition to Prater, who is scheduled to sign around lunchtime Dec. 18. Luke Fickell’s UC Bearcats have reached out to a number of locals, including Princeton defensive back Leroy Bowers. Bowers has also picked up oﬀ ers from Akron and Pitt recently. He would eventually join teammate Jaheim Thomas should he choose the Bearcats. The UC coaching staﬀ appears to be See RECRUITS, Page 2B

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Lancers

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Boys basketball ❚ Elder lost its season opener 54-42 Dec. 7 to Huntington Prep in the Griﬃ n Elite Classic played at Northern Kentucky University. ❚ Xavier Smith scored 28 points in Gamble Montessori’s 91-43 win over Riverview East Dec. 10. The win snnapped a losing skid for the Gators, including a 71-38 loss to St. Xavier Dec. 6 and a 67-64 defeat by Huntington Prep Regional Dec. 8. Gamble later beat Flagler Palm Coast 62-49 Dec. 12. ❚ St. Xavier topped Indian Hill 73-65

Dec. 7 and Western Brown 73-34 Dec. 10. ❚ Owning a 31-11 halftime lead, La Salle beat Purcell Marian 71-42 Dec. 6. ❚ Oak Hills lost to Legacy Charter 4434 Dec. 7, but topped Colerain 43-28 Dec. 10. ❚ Western Hills improved to 3-0, topping league-rival Shroder 87-58 Dec. 6. ❚ Taylor defeated Mariemont 68-61 Dec. 6, but lost to Deer Park 67-50 Dec. 10.

❚ Seton was edged by Purcell Marian 50-47 Dec. 7 and St. Ursula 58-55 Dec. 10. ❚ Western Hills lost 55-25 at Mount Healthy Dec. 9, but defeated Aiken 5540 Dec. 10. ❚ Oak Hills defeated Middletown 55-43 Dec. 7, but lost at Lakota West 53-35 Dec. 11, falling to 3-2 on the season. ❚ Gamble Montessori defeated Riverview East 57-44 Dec. 10 and topped Aiken 52-44 Dec. 12. ❚ Taylor improved to 4-2, beating Deer Park 56-48 Dec. 7, Shroder 56-34 Dec. 9 and Reading 72-22 Dec. 11. Ashley Bucher scored 67 combined points in the three wins.

Girls basketball ❚ Mercy McAuley topped Ursuline Academy 44-26 Dec. 10.

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sets, we had some issues with Hudl,” McLaughlin said. “Nobody made any excuses all year, we just dealt with it. We were using cellphones. We were taking videos with our phones. We had some ear pods or air pods, whatever they’re called. Our kids and coaches overcame adversity because that’s big in making adjustments, but we got it done.” Cornerbacks coach Mike Koenig was instrumental in piece-mealing a functional sideline system, along with the cooperation of several players who donated their personal gear. “We got a bunch of our players at halftime to give us headphones,” Koenig said. “We did a four-way call between the coaches on defense, to make sure we were all in line with what we were doing. Our Hudl sideline (equipment) went down right away. What we did was we fi lmed with our cellphones and sent clips down to the other coaches. Texting, calling, doing a bunch of old-school stuff . It was quick thinking that’s all it was, but it was a team eff ort.” McLaughlin feels the OHSAA should have two sets of sideline headphones for each team to use each game to take away such incidents. In the aftermath of victory, when celebrations and the discarding of equipment could trash a locker room, the Lancers left their facilities at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium spotless enough for military inspection. The quote, “Act like you’ve been there” has been attributed to many coaches and McLaughlin’s crew followed it to a tee with their departure leaving their locker room as they found it. “We’ve got good kids in our program and one of the things they did all year was make good decisions,” McLaughlin said. “They did all the things champions do on and off the fi eld and that’s part of the reason why we’re here.”

LSU and Kentucky. Tshabola began the season at age 15, 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds. You get an off er, you get an off er.... In no particular order, Elder receiver Evan Vollmer, who also sports a 35 ACT and 5.0 weighted GPA, has been off ered by the University of Chicago, home of the fi rst Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger. Akron has off ered Princeton quarterback MJ Horton, while Western Kentucky, Fordham and Kent State have off ered St. Xavier quarterback Matthew Rueve. Harrison signal-caller Connor Kinnett has an offer from Butler and a preferred walkon spot at Louisville. Hamilton sophomore Kaleb Johnson has an off er from Iowa State and Wilmington kicker Rory Bell has committed to Temple. Summit Country Day kicker Graham Nicholson visited Miami University. When is it offi cial? Current seniors can sign Dec. 18, or wait until the offi cial signing day Feb. 5. Otherwise, off ers and verbals can be publicized on Twitter via edits and such but artwork doesn’t count with the NCAA, only signed letters-of-intent.

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stacking up on preferred walk-ons with off ers out to Roger Bacon off ensive lineman Nolan Tebbe, Fairfi eld receiver Phil Thomas and Anderson all-purpose man James Camden. Middletown linebacker Cameron Junior has also visited Nippert and been off ered, in addition to a visit to Pitt. Jaymar Hargrove-Mundy and Iesa Jarmon of La Salle, have attracted UC interest as well as Jaylen Johnson and Devonta Smith. All return for Pat McLaughlin’s DII state champs next year and all have multiple off ers with Johnson receiving the most and leaning toward Ohio State according to 247sports.com. The most recent off er for Hargrove-Mundy and Jarmon came from Buff alo. Sophomore running back Gi’Bran Payne’s stock is up also with a recent offer from Pitt. Pitt and Ohio University were at La Salle’s pre-championship workouts (as well as Elder’s) and Lancer off ensive lineman Paul Haywood was

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La Salle running back Gi'Bran Payne has received an offer from the University of Pittsburgh. CANTONREP.COM

also a topic of discussion. More poundage Sticking with big guys, Mason lineman Paul Rodriguez had a Rutgers visit, Princeton’s Vincent Munlin Jr. a Fordham and Eastern Illinois visit and Mao Glynn of Walnut Hills an Iowa State visit. Out of Clermont Northeastern, twosport standout Skyler Schmidt has had visits to West Virginia and Purdue. Tshabola the big sha-bang Lakota West sophomore Tegra Tshabola has added a Florida and USC oﬀ er in addition to oﬀ ers from Ohio State,

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Do your part to stop the spread of flu Flu season is in full swing – but who has time to get sick during this busy time of year?

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President The Centers for Disease Con& CEO trol and Prevention estimates that each year the flu causes employees to miss approximately 17 million workdays, totaling $7 billion in sick days and lost productivity.The annual direct costs of the flu, including hospital or doctor’s office visits and medications, totals $4.6 billion in the United States, according to the CDC. Flu is more than an inconvenience, though. Many people -- young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older —are at risk for serious complications from the flu. But flu is preventable.These simple steps can help you stay healthy and keep others from getting sick. • Get a flu shot. Everyone ages 6 months and older should get one each year. • Wash with W h your hands h d often ft ith soa ap and water to reduce the spread of germs. • Avoid contact with people wh ho are sick. If you are sick, stay home from work or schoo ol. • Cover coughs and sneezess with a tissue. • Clean and disinfect surfac ces that may carry germs. May your holiday season be flu-free, and best wishes for a happy and healthy start to 2020! Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens is tthe president and chief execuealth and InterAct for Change. tive officer of Interact for He Dr. Owens is a reproductiive endocrinologist. He earned dency and a master’s of public an MD, an OB/GYN resid health degree from Yalle University School of Medicine. ellowship in reproductive He also obtained a fe arvard Medical School. In recent endocrinology at Ha as served as the Hamilton years, Dr. Owens ha State Technical and County Coroner, Cincinnati C ege President, and Interim Community Colle Health Commisssioner and Medical Director of the Cincinnati Health Department.

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CWC volunteers support Joseph House The Cincinnati Woman’s Club members recently focused their community impact eff orts with a hands-on everyone Can Do project to aid Joseph House. Located in Over-the-Rhine, Joseph House strives to meet the needs of homeless veterans suff ering from addiction while providing treatment and recovery programs. As Cincinnati’s temperatures drop, members are mindful of those sheltered in the community. Blanket Project CoChair, Terri Schumacher said CWC members have been “blanketing” our community for over ten years. Nearly 20 members snipped fl eece into cozy lap blankets. After a short time, 40 were ready for delivery to the current residents of Joseph House. More than 30 members simultaneously gathered in the CWC kitchen to prepare servings of comfort-food meals, under the direction of Joseph House CoChairs, Susan Bacevich and Pat Humphrey. The volunteers worked in teams measuring, chopping and cooking ingredients, turning out snack packs as well as entrees. “This was one of the largest “Can Do” events we’ve had in recent years,” said Humphrey. “Members answered the call to support the eff ort.” The lap blankets, fresh veggie snack packs, casseroles and 100 decorated cookies were delivered the next day. All were welcomed by the recipients at Joseph House. The Cincinnati Woman’s Club is a center for women organized to enrich lives through philanthropic action and educational opportunities. Michelle Nagle, Cincinnati Woman’s Club

A note for residents of Greater Cincinnati As we enter this season of giving please remember that if you are healthy, you have the ability to save a life. Make an appointment today to donate blood. Barb Shively, Delhi Township

OurHealth opens new location at Green Township, partners with Delhi Township OurHealth, the industry-leading near-site healthcare clinic network for employers, recently announced the opening of its fourth Cincinnati location in Green Township as well as a new partnership with Delhi Township, Ohio. The healthcare provider will oﬀ er a full suite of primary care services for Delhi Township’s nearly 100 plan-eligible employees and their covered spouses and dependents, including wellness screens, physicals, sick care and health coaching. OurHealth entered the Cincinnati market in early 2019 with the launch of its Cincinnati MyClinic network, which includes locations at Springdale Town Center, The Shoppes at Kings Mills, and downtown Cincinnati at Fourth and Main Streets. The fourth location – MyClinic @ Green Township – is now open on the westside of Cincinnati. In addition to its expanding network of clinic locations, OurHealth is growing its roster of Cincinnati-based clients

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with the addition of Delhi Township. OurHealth already has several established partnerships with local employers, including First Financial Bank, Rumpke and Hamilton County, Ohio. “The MyClinic model made the most sense for our employees. Now with a west side location to complement their multiple clinic locations around Cincinnati, our people have the option to choose what’s most convenient for them,” said Melanie K. Hermes, Delhi Township HR Director. “We believe that removing the barriers to healthcare will truly create healthier outcomes.” The MyClinic network signifi cantly lowers the barrier to entry by allowing employers to gain immediate access to a network of primary care clinics that are conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of the employee’s home or offi ce. Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons –improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased, cost-effective referrals and robust reporting capabilities so business owners can easily understand their return on investment. OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs. “We’re excited to welcome Delhi Township to the Cincinnati MyClinic network,” said Ben Evans, OurHealth CEO and Co-founder. “We’re confi dent they’ll love the experience, and we can’t wait to make an immediate impact on their employees’ health, and of course their bottom line.” OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $180 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including same and next-day appointments, See COMMUNITY, Page 6B

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Delhi Township 1067 Hickok Ln: Schemenaur Audrey M Tr to Brady Niehaus Amy C & Casey J Niehaus; $141,500 1143 Anderson Ferry Rd: Stout 1143 Llc to Mcclatchey Christopher; $92,500 271 Clareknoll Ct: Mercurio Mark & Dianne L to Brauninger Christopher T & Alicia R; $163,500 319 Pedretti Ave: Ognianov Iasen H to Mueller Briar; $155,000 321 Oakwood Park Dr: Partridge Philip E & Jenny L to Ober Nichole L & Zachary M; $231,500 426 Greenwell Ave: Coleman Rovena to Riley Olivia K & Jason A Mangrum; $106,250 479 Rosemont Ave: Azram Investments Llc to Waford James & Sarah Gutzwiller; $39,900 479 Vaughn Rd: Azram Investments Llc to Waford James & Sarah Gutzwiller; $39,900 4988 Mt Alverno Rd: Benchmark Property Consultants Llc to Bed & Breakfast Property Management Inc; $78,000 522 Mentola Ave: Scanlon Kathryn to Oaks Property Group Llc; $40,005 6499 Rapid Run Rd: Stone Elsa R Tr & Terri Partin Tr to Partin Terri Tr & Rachel E Ober; $202,000 6513 Simon Dr: Menke Walter G Tr to Koch Geraldine L & Keith A; $186,000 833 Allenwood Ct: Kibbee Nicole M to Bergen Blake A; $136,500 835 Neeb Rd: Stacklin Andrew D to Schoster Adam J & Kelli; $114,900 835 Neeb Rd: Stacklin Andrew D to Schoster Adam J & Kelli; $114,900

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St. Joseph Church presents ‘The Story of Christmas’ crib scene Looking for something Christmassy to do with your children or grandchildren? St. Joseph Parish in North Bend, Ohio is presenting an elaborate Christmas crib scene this year. “The Story of Christmas” display includes several beautiful scenes related to the birth of Christ as well as a soundtrack that tells the story of the Nativity in word and in music. The display can be viewed before or after Masses at St. Joseph beginning Sunday, Dec. 15 through Epiphany, Jan. 5. In addition, the display will be open for viewing

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Lower Price Hill 2408 Maryland Ave: Wade Elizabeth C to Spraul Daniel G & Holly Doan; $486,250 2408 Maryland Ave: Wade Elizabeth C to Spraul Daniel G & Holly Doan; $486,250

Miami Township 10148 Dugan Gap Rd: Thomas Gary & Kimberly to Hall William G & Amanda L; $202,000 2735 Buckridge Dr: Kma Westside Development Inc to Fischer Single Family Homes Iv Llc; $83,210 3143 Fiddlers Green Rd: Girten Michael D & Margaret T to Sweet Larry; $153,500 3650 Shady Ln: Horvath Angela M & Elizabeth Harvey to Brown Jeffrey Clifford & Edeltraut Minnich; $145,000 5009 East Miami River Rd: Heffelmire Helen to Sibbitt Tim; $814

in the evening, Tuesday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 5:30-8 p.m. The St. Joseph community invites all to come and be inspired by this depiction of the Christmas Story. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. There is no charge but there will be a box for donations. St. Joseph is located at 25 E. Harrison Avenue, oﬀ US 50. For more information, or for Christmas and weekend Mass times, please contact the parish oﬃ ce at (513) 941-3661 or visit www.stjosephnorthbend.com. Thanks and Merry Christmas. Tina Geers, St. Joseph Church

Year-long raffle benefi ts St. Joseph Parish St. Joseph Parish in North Bend, Ohio is currently selling tickets for the 2020 “5200 Club.” Participants have the opportunity to win $100 a week for 52 weeks. Weekly drawings are held every Monday (Tuesday following a federal holiday) beginning Jan. 6 and will continue each week throughout the year. Winners will be notifi ed by phone. These tickets make great stocking stuff ers, secret Santa gifts, and are a great gift for any occasion, and this gift keeps on giving all year long. Weekly winning tickets are returned to the pot, so you can win again. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50. To purchase tickets and join the 5200 Club, please call St. Joseph at 513-941-3661 or visit www.stjosephnorthbend.com. While you’re on the web site, check out

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Gregg Ballman, Dan Schmitz and Ed Boniwell who initiated the contact with the school for Cincinnati SAR. We then asked the fi fth Grade student body if they had any questions before we met individually wit each if the six class units. With that information as a beginning we separated into classrooms where the students then rotated to acquire the fi ve presentations. The students had very well thought out queries that helped the keep the information fl ow moving. Topics were: ❚ 1. Artifacts of the Late 18th Century ❚ 2. Yorktown Experience ❚ 3. The life of the everyday Revolutionary War ❚ 4. Interesting antidotes about the Revolutionary War ❚ 5. Declaration of Independence & Constitution. Michael Gunn, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

An Our Lady of Victory school open house will be held on Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. Come see what Victory is all about and why you should become a Viper – 810 Neeb Road, Cincinnati (513) 3472072 Andy Spinney, Our Lady of Victory

Oak Hills Little Highlanders Black 6th grade Rocky Top Champions Led by head coach Doug Dean, the 6th grade Oak Hills Little Highlanders football team captured their second consecutive championship at the Batttle In Rocky Top. The team went 4-0, outscoring their opponents 110-18. Michael Riordan

Cincinnati SAR presents Rev War History to Taylor Middle School students On Thursday, Dec. 5, fi ve members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) addressed about 175 fi fth-grade students at Taylor Middle School at 56 Cooper Avenue, Cleves. We were hosted by teachers: Robin Hance, Julie Davey, Donna Fieler, Tricia Brogan, Brian Faust and Melanie Adams. At 8 AM several school musicians including fl utes, horns and drums joined the Cincinnati SAR presenters in Revolutionary War uniforms in the School Gymnasium for a rendition of Yankee Doodle and the National Anthem. Color Guard Commander Michael Gunn introduced himself and the uniform he was wearing, then each of he other presenters: Jack Bredenfoerder,

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425 ANDERSON FERRY ROAD

This unique Spanish Style Home will be sure to impress your guests during Christmas! Located in the heart of Delhi and Oak Hills School District. This home sold with just days on the market. Are you looking for a fast sale? Give Tom a call today!

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Cincinnati Low Income, Section 8 Apartments. Affordable Housing, Rent Based on Income. 2-3BR. Call 513-929-2402. Ebcon Inc. Mgt. Equal Opportunity Housing

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Wyoming: Built in 2003 Spacious - 4 BD / 4.5 BA 5,995 sq. ft. - 1st floor Master - Walk-out lower level - 0.67 acre lot - 3 car att. garage Pre-listing sale price: $769K Please call 513-501-6037

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5252 RELLUCK

This home is perfect to cozy up in during the winter. This brick and stone Cape Cod is located in the heart of Covedale. Are you looking for a home with updated features in a great neighborhood? Give The Deutsch Team a call today!

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27 Providence Dr., Fairfield 2BR 2BA Condo, dining rm. fridge, stove, DW, W/D hookups $850/mo+dep 513-288-8907

Colerain - 3BR, 1BA, 2 stry townhouse, $700/mo. Corner of Pippin & Mercury. Paul 513-236-4875

Middletown Monroe Lebanon Trenton West Chester Hamilton Fairfield Loveland Cincinnati 1-4BR $525-$1995 (ASK ABOUT SPECIALS) 513-737-2640 OR WWW.BBRENTS.COM

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Sr Instructional Designer. Staffmark, Cin OH & throughout US. Dsgn, dvlp, & evl corp training pgrms. Dvlp instructor-led & web-based courses, manuals, job aids, certfcatn prgms & e-learning sols. Condct needs assmnts & compent gap anlys. Create learning solutions using eLearning authoring tools, animation, sims tools & front-end prgmming lang. Prdce sol metrics & data driven dashboards. Req BS or higher in instructional design, IT or related w/ 5 yrs exp. See full desc & apply online ttps://jobs.employeeworkplace.com/staffmark (Search Job# 901821 / Senior Instructional Designer).

HARRISON Remodeled Deluxe 1 & 2BR, $610-$685, d/w, a/c, balc, No pets. Sec. dep. 513-574-4400

VISIT CLASSIFIEDS online at cincinnati.com MT. LOOKOUT 1 & 2 BDRM Grandin Bridge Apartments 513-871-6419

ÂHome Health Aide Â 30 Years Experience Available 24/7 | Ref Available 513-658-1413 ∞ 513-704-5551

Bridgetown Spacious, well maintained 5 bd Cape on over an AC. Large GR and kitchen.3 full baths.Fin bsmt w/walkout! 2 car att garage. $329,900 H-1263

Bridgetown - Well maintained 2-1 BD units. 2 car detacged garage, parking in rear. New furnace/driveway!Vinyl siding.Large bsmt. $99,900 H-1219

Bridgetown - Private wooded 2.6 acres on Benken Ln! Beautiful setting next to the new Green Twp park. $69,900 H-9889

Bridgetown - Nice Ranch with 2 bdrms. Pegged hdwd ﬂrs, repl winds, roof’16, newer furn, remod bath, 1 car gar, rear deck & cov porch! $126,900 H-9849

Cheviot - 3 Bd, 1.5 Ba Cape Cod. Spacious 1,500 +SF, large bdrms, lovely covered front porch. Built-in Garage. $109,900 H-1199

Cheviot - Nice 3BR – Newr mechs, hdwd ﬂr, newer ba, 40x13 BR could be 2 bdrms or large MBR. Fen ﬂat yd w/deck. 1 car gar. Great 1st home! $104,900 H-1268

Delhi - 3 Bd 1.5 BA offers charm of days gone by. 1600 SF,2 car gar, grand Liv Rm w/wbfp. Wonderful covered porch. $139,900 H-1262

Brian Bazeley

Jeanne Rieder

Doug Rolfes

Mike Wright

Beth Boyer

Mike Wright

Delhi - Great Investment. 3 bdrm 1.5 bath ranch. 1 car attached garage. Hdwd floors. Needs updating. Sold as is. $114,900 H-1258

Delhi - Ranch style condo w/ vaulted ceilings, covered deck, wooded view, built-in bookcase in study, huge LL, excellent area. A must see! $216,500 H-1277

Delhi - Nice full brick 3 bdd, 2 ba ranch,W/O to lg deck,almost ½ AC, fen yd. Part ﬁn bsmt, att 1 car gar, fresh paint & carpet. $129,900 H-1259

Fairﬁeld - 2 BD, 2 Full BA condo. Super convenient location. Newer mechs, deck, new carpet, cheaper than rent, great value.$68,000 H-1270

Heather Claypool

Karen Oswald

Jeff Obermeyer

Mike Wright

Hamilton West - Spacious Victorian w/1st & 2nd ﬂr mst bdrm suites, open kitchen to fam rm with gas FP,1st ﬂ laundry, fin bsmt. Quiet setting. $290,000 H-1256

Harrison - Like New! Level entry, no steps,2 car att gar,walk-out patio.New Hdwd and carpet, granite kit,bookshelves & FP upgrades.$224,900 H-1187

Harrison - 2 BD , 2 full ba condo at desirable Legacy, pool/ clubhouse community. Garage, covered porch. Pets OK. $129,900 H-1285

Harrison - Rare opportunity.Big views of Harrison. I-74 frontage. 15 Acres. Don’t miss this opportunity $219,900 H-9983

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Mike Wright

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Miami Twp. - Vacant 0.54 acre lot w/ Country Setting in Miami Twp!Electric & water at st. Needs private sewer system due to no pubic sewer. $12,000 H-9919

North College Hill - Lg 4-5 bd 3 full ba Cape.2 car oversized gar. Hdwd ﬂrs, HVAC’14. Fully equip kit. screened porch overlooking priv wooded yd. $159,900 H-1271

Price Hill - Great Turn Key property. Shotgun 4 room Ranch. Newer roof, furnace. Easy to Maintain. $39,900 H-1272

Springdale - Build the house of your dream on 1 of 2 vacant lots in Springdale.They are both 70x125, less than 0.25 AC with all utilities. $8,000 H-1249

Springﬁeld Twp. - Large, open, end-unit, private entry! Cathedral ceiling, FP. Eat-in stainless kit; 1st ﬂ laundry. 25’ versatile loft. Full bsmt, attach gar.$139,900 H-1047

Westwood - Great Shape! Can be used for daycare, ofﬁce, salon! Updated windows/ HVAC/Kitchenette/baths. Tons of pkg. for meetings! $174,900 H-1230

Westwood - Vacant 67x100 ft. Commercial lot in the Heart of Westwood. $34,900 H-1267

Jeff Obermeyer

Heather Claypool

Brian Bazeley

Jeff Obermeyer

Sylvia Kalker

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Stuff all kinds of things... Magic Books and Apparatus, Books and apparatus of interest to professional and amateur magicians. Selling entire collection only. All in excellent condition. Call or email for detailed list and description., $1,800 o.b.o.. (513)239-7789 cafeharz@gmail.com

Old Advertising/Gas Station Related Items, Pre-1970 | Signs, Gas Pumps, Air Meters, Soda Coolers, Dealership Advertising, Etc. Call 937-321-7154

We Buy STAMPS! Old Letters U.S. & World Since 1975 513-624-6800

Graceland Memorial Gardens Grave Spaces, Two grave spaces in the Christus Garden. Section D, Lot # 152, spaces 3 - 4. This is the original garden and right upfront. Retail cost is $1595 each, asking $1450 each.. (513)831-7561 scottglf5@yahoo.com

Pets find a new friend... I BUY STEREO SPEAKERS, PRE AMPS, AMPS, REEL TO REEL TURNTABLE, RECORDS, INSTRUMENTS, ETC (513) 473-5518

AKC GOLDEN RET PUPS, 8WKS, 4F, LTD REG, VETCKD $550.00 TXT (859)380-0855

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

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

KENNER / HASBRO TOYS & HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA WANTED! SELL DIRECT TO LOCAL COLLECTORS! 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 up to $150,000 CASH for prototypes, packaging samples, displays, artwork, paperwork, and toys in all conditions. STAR WARS, M.A.S.K., Jurassic Park, GI Joe, Alien, Super Powers, The Real Ghostbusters, and most character lines. Let’s keep Kenner history here in Cincinnati! Call or text 513.500.4209

CincyStarWarsCollector@gmail.com. SEE OUR VIRTUAL MUSEUM AT WWW.TOYHOARDERS.COM

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2 adjacent graves at Arlington Memorial Gardens - Garden of Everlasting Life Section *1/2 priced at $3,000/both* ~ Call 704-528-3531 ~

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BUYING 35mm Photo Slides primarily railroad & transportation related 1940’s - 1970’s. *Comic Books 1940’s present*. 1920’s -1950’s Detective & Pin-up Pulp Magazines 513-325-4913 BUYING-RECORD ALBUMS & CDs, METAL, JAZZ, BLUES, ROCK, RAP, INDIE, R&B & REGGAE. 513-683-6985

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Hendel’s Affordable ó Tree Service ó Call today for Winter Discount Pricing!

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LOW Cost Tree Service - Trim, Top & Removal. 35+ yrs exp. Free est. Sr disc. George 513-477-2716

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All Ohio’s REPTILE Sale & Show Buy, sell, trade! Saturday, Dec. 21, 9a-3p Adults $5. 10 & under $1 Franklin County Fairgrounds 5035 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH 43026 614-459-4261 / 614-457-4433 www.allohioreptileshows.webs.com

WAR RELICS US, German, Japanese, Vietnam Uniforms, Helmets, Medals, Guns, Swords... PAYING TOP DOLLAR Call 513-309-1347

Saint Berdoodle Puppies, UTD shots, very colorful & playful, Reserve Now for Christmas. Ready to go by 01/01. $650-$975 765-886-5752

Automotive

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

We buy junk cars and trucks - CASH on the spot û†û513-720-7982 û†û

Chihuahua, Chiweenies, Yorkies, Maltese, Pom, Poodles, Cavapoo, Cavalier, Goldendoodle, & more! Shots, Dewormed & Vet Checked. Blanchester, OH. 937-725-9641

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

English Creme Golden Retriever, Males, $1100, 10 Weeks (937)477-7728 asdutter@gmail.com

2012 International 4300 Truck. 24Ft Stake Bed with liftgate.240,000 miles. Truck is in very good condition with history of service. Price $ 17,500 513-851-9070

$$$ 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

WANTED FREON: We pay CA$H. R12 R500 R11. Convenient. Certified professionals. 312-291-9169 RefrigerantFinders.com/ad

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AKC German Shephe rd Christmas Puppies, blk/tan, blk/cream, blk. $500-$600 Pics @ ohiohgs.com (419)629-3830 or (419)235-6561

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English & French Bulldog Puppies. AKC reg., males & females 1 year health guarantee, vet checked www.trulocksredgables.com or 270-678-7943 or 270-427-6364

Maltese puppies (AKC), M/F-tiny, shots and dewormed - Ready to go! Please call: 859-273-2149 Poodle Pups, mini, apricot, white, shots, dewormed, microchip, fluffy coats, $400. 937-515-0265

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At its meeting on 12/3/19, the Council of the City of Cheviot adopted the following legislation: Ord. 19-25 An Ordinance To Amend Sections 150.03, 150.06 And 150.07 Of The Cheviot Code Of Ordinances To Prohibit The Cultivation, Processing, And Sale Of Medical Marijuana In All Zoning Districts Of The City Of Cheviot.

Notice of Public Hearing on th Oak Hills Board of Education Budget (ORC: 5705.30). Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of January 2020, at 6:30 PM, a public hearing will be held on the Budget, prepared by the Oak Hills Board of Education of Hamilton County, Ohio, for the next succeeding fiscal year ending June 30th 2021. Public participation will be permitted on all funds (including all federal funds IDEA, IDEA Restoration, ECSE, ECSE Restoration, Title I, Title IIA, Title III, & Title IV). Such hearing will be held at John Foster Dulles Elementary School, 6481 Bridgetown Rd Cinti OH 45248. WHP,Dec18,’19# 3944718 HEARING NOTICE The Board of Trustees of Delhi Township will hold a public hearing on the 8th day of January, 2020 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Delhi Township Administration Building, located at 934 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233 concerning its intent to order the construction, repair or maintenance of sidewalks, curbs and gutters along various township streets and the assessment of the costs of the sidewalks (including that portion of a driveway within the sidewalk easement) and driveway aprons (as part of a curb improvement) against the abutting property owners. The work will be performed in connection with the Delhi Township Street Rehabilitation and Repair Project 2018A. This is the first of two required hearings in accordance with R.C. 5543.10 and the Township Policy and Procedure. Your presence at this hearing is welcome but is not required. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (513) 922-8609. Jack A. Cameron, III Delhi Township Administrator DPH,Dec18.25,’19 Jan,1’20 #3950881

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