24
H ILLTOP H ILLTOP PRESS 75¢ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS Your Community Press newspaper serving College Hill, Finneytown, Forest Park, Greenhills, Mount Airy, Mount Healthy, North College Hill, Seven Hills, Springfield Township Vol. 78 No. 45 © 2015 The Community Press ALL RIGHTS RESERVED News ......................... 923-3111 Retail advertising ............ 768-8404 Classified advertising ........ 242-4000 Delivery ...................... 853-6277 See page A2 for additional information Contact The Press VICTORIAN JEWELS FOR CHRISTMAS 7A Rita shares mini fruitcake recipe. YOUR ONLINE HOME Find local news from your neighborhood at Cincinnati.com/communities With grins as bright as Christmas lights, a trio of youngsters weigh their choices as they look through a pile of fleecy, hand-made blankets, a rainbow of patterns and colors flashing as they flip through the bag. Terry Woodard, 7, pull his out quickly. No surprise, it’s cov- ered with footballs. He wants to play for the Steelers one day, which elicits a mock groan from Cincinnati Police Officer Louis Arnold Sr., who’s helping deliver a gift many take for granted ev- ery night: beds. Kaden Walters picks his blan- ket with thought, his fingers tracing the shapes of insects on his nature-themed blanket. “I like this one,” he says as he outlines a spider. “They aren’t real, you don’t have to be scared of them. It’s not a snake.” His smile widens as he strokes the soft fringe. His 9-year-old twin sister, Kaylinn, hugs her tawny animal-print blanket to her chest, her smile broadcasting her pleasure at its softness and the tigers, leopards and lions that parade across it. Their smiles are no wider than the one on the face of Va- nessa Charles. She has custody of her twin grandchildren Kay- linn and Kaden, and her nephew, Terry and it’s not always easy to provide what they need. A teacher at the youngsters’ school, Cincinnati Generation Academy in Roselawn, saw a program online, contacted Feast of Love Ministries, and now Charles is watching volunteers carry box springs, mattresses and bedding into her North Fair- mount apartment. Her babies will sleep on good mattresses between new sheets and warm blankets. Sweet dreams ahead. Grandma’s grateful. “It’s such a blessing,” she said. “I am so thrilled for them and so thankful.” Across Cincinnati, many youngsters lie down to sleep on couches, chairs and floors. That’s not good enough for Bev Graves, executive director of Feast of Love Ministries. She wants those kids sleeping sound. Being a woman of action, she did something about it. Sleeping Sound is a program through the nonprofit Feast of Love specifically designed for children living in poverty to get PHOTOS BY JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Kaden and Terry look over the new blankets as Police Officer Louis Arnold Sr. watches them enjoy their new bedding. Beds and blankets bring sweet dreams to local kids Jennie Key [email protected] Bev Graves prays with Vanessa Charles, and her grandchildren and nephew after Feast of Love delivered three mattresses and box springs and sheets and blankets for the youngsters. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Feast of Love plans to purchase, at least 500 twin mattress sets, with bed bug covers and sheets. The mattress sets are hotel quality mattresses and cost about $225 a set. The hotel quality will ensure long-lasting wear. The cost of the bed bug covers and sheets will be about $50 making the total cost $275 per bed. You can donate through the ministry’s GoFundMe account for the program at www.gofundme.com/sleepingsound or send donations direct- ly to Feast of Love Ministries, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224. For more information about the ministry, call 513-541-5676, extension 167. See DREAMS, Page 2A The spokesman for a resi- dents opposed to develop- ment of the Warder Nursery property in Finneytown says the group could take its battle to court if officials continue plans to develop the site. David Hughes, president of the Denier Drive Street As- sociation and a spokesman for Keep Warder Wild, said his group had collected 500 signa- tures in opposition to a mixed use development on the site. About 250 people came to a meeting at the Grove Banquet Center to hear development concepts for the property. Some wore “Keep Warder Wild” T-shirt, opposed to de- velopment of the property. Others came because they said Springfield Township needs the boost the develop- ment could give the communi- ty. “How many signatures will it take to stop this, to shut this bad boy down?” he asked. “I am astounded at how many people are here. What does that say? Someone dropped the ball somewhere. “These people are passion- ate,” he said. “And they are not going to take this sitting down. We will get more signs, more petitions and keep pressing. If a court injunction is what it takes, we’ll be rais- ing money for the legal chal- lenge.” At the center of the contro- versy is the 42-acre Warder Nursery property, identified on the township’s master plan for mixed use development in the core district. The proper- ty is south of Finney Trail, east of Winton Road near Whitaker Elementary and north of North Bend Road. The township has added acre- age and the entire site is about 54 acres. The core district, as de- fined by the township’s Com- prehensive Neighborhood Master Plan, is an area be- tween Galbraith, Winton and North Bend roads. The town- ship bought the property from Cincinnati in 2000. The township entered into an agreement earlier this year with the St. Francis Group, a Cincinnati-based de- velopment firm, to prepare preliminary concept plans and representatives gave very broad-stoke information about what could be devel- oped. They said the plan will preserve green space, ponds and trees where possible, and could have offices, housing, shops and restaurants, an arts and events center and outdoor gathering and public spaces, including bike paths and walking trails. Those in opposition to the development cited concerns about drainage and cut- through traffic by students traveling to St. Xavier High School. Many of the concerns centered around not losing the green space and habitat the Warder property offers, saying deer, fox, herons and other wildlife live in Warder. Trustee Joseph Honerlaw IT’S ON PHOTOS BY JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS Residents saw a very preliminary concept plan for Springfield Township’s Warder Nursery development Dec. 14. A group in opposition to the plan says the property should be left in its natural state. A group of residents who want to stop development on the Warder property in Springfield Township have started a campaign and signs are popping up urging the township to “Keep Warder Wild.” Opposition vows the battle is not over for Warder development Jennie Key [email protected] See WARDER, Page 2A

Hilltop press 122315

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

 

Citation preview

HILLTOPHILLTOPPRESS 75¢

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 BECAUSE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Your Community Press newspaper serving College Hill, Finneytown, Forest Park,Greenhills, Mount Airy, Mount Healthy, NorthCollege Hill, Seven Hills, Springfield Township

Vol. 78 No. 45© 2015 The Community Press

ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDNews .........................923-3111Retail advertising ............768-8404Classified advertising ........242-4000Delivery ......................853-6277

See page A2 for additional information

Contact The PressVICTORIANJEWELS FORCHRISTMAS 7ARita shares minifruitcake recipe.

YOUR ONLINEHOMEFind local news from yourneighborhood atCincinnati.com/communities

With grins as bright asChristmas lights, a trio ofyoungsters weigh their choicesas they look through a pile offleecy, hand-made blankets, arainbow of patterns and colorsflashing as they flip through thebag.

Terry Woodard, 7, pull his outquickly. No surprise, it’s cov-ered with footballs. He wants toplay for the Steelers one day,which elicits a mock groan fromCincinnati Police Officer LouisArnold Sr., who’s helping delivera gift many take for granted ev-ery night: beds.

Kaden Walters picks his blan-ket with thought, his fingerstracing the shapes of insects onhis nature-themed blanket.

“I like this one,” he says as heoutlines a spider. “They aren’treal, you don’t have to be scaredof them. It’s not a snake.” Hissmile widens as he strokes thesoft fringe. His 9-year-old twinsister, Kaylinn, hugs her tawnyanimal-print blanket to herchest, her smile broadcastingher pleasure at its softness andthe tigers, leopards and lionsthat parade across it.

Their smiles are no widerthan the one on the face of Va-nessa Charles. She has custodyof her twin grandchildren Kay-linn and Kaden, and her nephew,Terry and it’s not always easy toprovide what they need. Ateacher at the youngsters’school, Cincinnati GenerationAcademy in Roselawn, saw aprogram online, contacted Feastof Love Ministries, and nowCharles is watching volunteerscarry box springs, mattressesand bedding into her North Fair-mount apartment. Her babieswill sleep on good mattressesbetween new sheets and warm

blankets. Sweet dreams ahead.Grandma’s grateful.“It’s such a blessing,” she

said. “I am so thrilled for themand so thankful.”

Across Cincinnati, manyyoungsters lie down to sleep oncouches, chairs and floors.That’s not good enough for BevGraves, executive director of

Feast of Love Ministries. Shewants those kids sleeping sound.

Being a woman of action, shedid something about it.

Sleeping Sound is a programthrough the nonprofit Feast ofLove specifically designed forchildren living in poverty to get

PHOTOS BY JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Kaden and Terry look over the new blankets as Police Officer Louis Arnold Sr. watches them enjoy their newbedding.

Beds and blankets bringsweet dreams to local kidsJennie [email protected]

Bev Graves prays with Vanessa Charles, and her grandchildren and nephewafter Feast of Love delivered three mattresses and box springs and sheetsand blankets for the youngsters.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?Feast of Love plans to purchase, at least 500 twin mattress sets, with

bed bug covers and sheets. The mattress sets are hotel quality mattressesand cost about $225 a set. The hotel quality will ensure long-lasting wear.The cost of the bed bug covers and sheets will be about $50 making thetotal cost $275 per bed.

You can donate through the ministry’s GoFundMe account for theprogram at www.gofundme.com/sleepingsound or send donations direct-ly to Feast of Love Ministries, 5742 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224.

For more information about the ministry, call 513-541-5676, extension167.

See DREAMS, Page 2A

The spokesman for a resi-dents opposed to develop-ment of the Warder Nurseryproperty in Finneytown saysthe group could take its battleto court if officials continueplans to develop the site.

David Hughes, presidentof the Denier Drive Street As-sociation and a spokesman forKeep Warder Wild, said hisgroup had collected 500 signa-tures in opposition to a mixeduse development on the site.

About 250 people came to ameeting at the Grove BanquetCenter to hear developmentconcepts for the property.Some wore “Keep WarderWild” T-shirt, opposed to de-velopment of the property.Others came because theysaid Springfield Townshipneeds the boost the develop-ment could give the communi-ty.

“How many signatures willit take to stop this, to shut thisbad boy down?” he asked. “Iam astounded at how manypeople are here. What doesthat say? Someone droppedthe ball somewhere.

“These people are passion-ate,” he said. “And they arenot going to take this sittingdown. We will get more signs,more petitions and keeppressing. If a court injunctionis what it takes, we’ll be rais-ing money for the legal chal-lenge.”

At the center of the contro-versy is the 42-acre WarderNursery property, identifiedon the township’s master planfor mixed use development inthe core district. The proper-ty is south of Finney Trail,east of Winton Road nearWhitaker Elementary andnorth of North Bend Road.The township has added acre-age and the entire site is about54 acres.

The core district, as de-fined by the township’s Com-prehensive NeighborhoodMaster Plan, is an area be-tween Galbraith, Winton andNorth Bend roads. The town-ship bought the propertyfrom Cincinnati in 2000.

The township entered intoan agreement earlier thisyear with the St. FrancisGroup, a Cincinnati-based de-velopment firm, to preparepreliminary concept plansand representatives gavevery broad-stoke informationabout what could be devel-oped. They said the plan willpreserve green space, pondsand trees where possible, andcould have offices, housing,shops and restaurants, an artsand events center and outdoorgathering and public spaces,including bike paths andwalking trails.

Those in opposition to thedevelopment cited concernsabout drainage and cut-through traffic by studentstraveling to St. Xavier HighSchool. Many of the concernscentered around not losingthe green space and habitatthe Warder property offers,saying deer, fox, herons andother wildlife live in Warder.

Trustee Joseph Honerlaw

IT’S ON

PHOTOS BY JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Residents saw a very preliminary concept plan for SpringfieldTownship’s Warder Nursery development Dec. 14. A group in oppositionto the plan says the property should be left in its natural state.

A group of residents who wantto stop development on theWarder property in SpringfieldTownship have started acampaign and signs are poppingup urging the township to “KeepWarder Wild.”

Opposition vowsthe battle is notover for WarderdevelopmentJennie [email protected]

See WARDER, Page 2A

2A • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015 NEWS

HILLTOPPRESS

NewsRichard Maloney Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248-7134 or 853-6265,

[email protected] Jennie Key Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6272, [email protected] McBride Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .544-2764, [email protected] Laughman Sports Editor . . . . . .768-8512, [email protected] Baum Sports Reporter . . . . . . . . . . .513-364-4497, [email protected]

Twitter: @adamjbaum

AdvertisingTo place an ad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513-768-8404,

[email protected]

DeliveryFor customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6277Sharon Schachleiter

Circulation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6279, [email protected] Lynn Hessler

District Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248-7115Mary Jo Puglielli

District Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853-6276

ClassifiedTo place a Classified ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242-4000, www.communityclassified.com

Content submitted may be distributed by us in print, digital or other forms

To place an ad in Community Classified, call 242-4000.

Find news and information from your community on the WebCincinnati.com/communities

Calendar .............6AClassifieds .............CFood ..................7APolice ................ 6BSchools ..............5ASports .................1BViewpoints .........8A

Index

CRABLE Factory OutletOpen Christmas Eve 9am-2pm

Weekdays 11-5 • Saturdays 9-5 • Sundays 11-5

11350 PRINCETON PIKESpringdale Ohio 45246 in the Cassinelli Square 513-771-0596

Shopping Spree Giveaway! December 29thVisit Store For Details and Sign-Up

CSCRABLE.COM

MEN’S & LADIES COLLEGIATE LICENSED APPARELHigh Quality Sportswear & Non-logo Apparel Too!

40% to 80% below retail everyday• Over 100 universities represented• A Cincinnati shopping tradition for 25 years

the Cincinnati area weresleeping on the floor.

The Sleeping Soundprogram works with prin-cipals of Cincinnati areaschools where studentshave family incomes be-low the poverty level. Theprincipals and schoolstaff identify children inneed and Cincinnati po-lice officers and volun-teers from Feast of Lovewill deliver those beds.They have delivered 13 sofar, with future deliveriesready to go.

Arnold, who is thefaith-based community li-aison officer and his de-livery partner, CincinnatiPolice Officer RichardLongworth, who is the de-partment’s immigrant af-fairs liaison are both fromthe Cincinnati Police De-partment’s CommunityRelations Department.They carried in boxsprings and beds for thetrio, and were more thanwell paid, in smiles,thanks, and hugs.

“It's overwhelming tosee the joy of these kidsover something this sim-ple, something we take forgranted,” Arnold said.“It’s like Christmas andtheir birthday came all atthe same time.”

Graves says the beds

a bed. As the ministrymeets needs for area fam-ilies struggling in pover-ty, Graves says her groupfound many children in

will mean more than acomfortable place to laydown. She knows the joythe beds bring – a gleefulsession of jumping on thebed is not an uncommonreaction among recipi-ents. But she thinks hav-ing a decent place to restwill pay dividends otherplaces, as well.

“We believe these chil-dren will perform and andbehave better in schoolwith a good night’s sleep,”Graves said. “It’s anotherway for us to love peopleand let them know theyare loved just because of

who they are, that they de-serve to be loved.”

Another dividend? Anopportunity for young-sters to have very positiveexperiences with policeofficers in the city. Kaden,who says he is very thank-ful he doesn’t have tosleep on the floor any-more, was quick to hugthe men who brought hisnew bed. When he growsup, he says he wants to bea police officer becausethey care about people.

You can learn moreabout Feast of Love atfeastofloveministries.org

JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

A happy group after the delivery of three new beds. Frontfrom left, Kaylinn Walters with family dog Clever, TerryWoodard, and Kaden Walters; second row, Cincinnati PoliceOfficer Richard Longworth, Bev Graves, Vanessa Charles andOfficer Louis Arnold Sr.

DreamsContinued from Page 1A

the Warder property wastalked about at 28 trusteemeetings, 11 other publicmeetings, a neighborhoodplan meeting, eight steer-ing committee meetings,two open houses, two pub-lic hearings, and fourState of the Townshipmeetings. Officials saidthe plan has been on thewebsite. Additionally,township administratorMike Hinnenkamp saidresidents of each area

said the board has to lookat what’s good for thetownship as a whole.

“We are not Finney-town trustees, we areSpringfield Townshiptrustees. It’s a big commu-nity,” he said. “We boughtthe property to conservethe core area in the firstplace. We bought it be-cause if a developercomes in with the rightzoning, they could buildwhat they wanted. Wetried to get control of thisto protect the communityand make sure develop-ment there is done right.It can’t be that we sunk$1.2 million into a proper-ty without seeing a returnon that investment for thewhole community.”

Resident Mark Besser-man favors development.

“I’ve walked the prop-erty dozens of times.There are trash piles,

holes, things people aredoing there that theyshouldn’t be doing. Thingsare going on there thatshouldn’t be going on,” hesaid. I think we should dosomething, do it smartly,do it in a way that pre-serves some park land.”

Township officials saidthe decision to develop theproperty has already beenmade, and informationabout meetings and pro-gress was available. Many

residents said at the meet-ing they had no idea whatwas going on with Warder.

Eileen Lee said as shecollected signatures onpetitions opposing the de-velopment, she heardover and over that peopledidn’t know about priormeetings or that therewas a plan. SpringfieldTownship officials saidthat during the 15 yearssince the township boughtthe property, the future of

were invited to the neigh-borhood meetings viapostcard.

Lee said no.“It was never commu-

nity wide,” she said. “Iused to get quarterlynewsletters from thetownship, and I never sawthis.”

Officials said therewas communication aboutthe issue.

“We all have timeswhen we are focused onother things,” TrusteeGwenMcFarlin said. Shesaid the Dec. 14 meetingwas an excellent opportu-nity for residents to hearabout the developmentand set rumors to rest.

Trustees said there willbe additional public meet-ings as the plan is fleshedout. Hinnenkamp said thenext meeting would likelybe in March, April or Mayso residents can see howthe plan is developing andcontinue to have opportu-nities to give feedbackand input to developers asthey work on the plan.

WarderContinued from Page 1A

JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

The Grove Banquet Center was packed, as about 250 people came to hear about developmentof the former Warder Nursery property in the Finneytown area of Springfield Township.

School board hasopening

North College HillCity School Board ofEducation member Eu-gene Blalock Jr. re-signed his position ef-fective Dec. 14.

The Board will beaccepting applicationsfor the vacancy untilJan. 8. To be eligible anindividual must residein the school districtand be a registered vot-er. Applications areavailable at the DistrictAdministrative Officeat 1731 Goodman Ave.

The new memberwill serve until Dec. 31,2017.

NCH citizenspolice academy

In January, theNorth College Hill Po-lice Department wouldlike to host a Citizen Po-lice Academy. Thiswould be a 10-week pro-gram, one evening perweek for 10 weeks.

Topics would in-clude trips to the jus-tice center, communi-cations center, fire-arms simulation range,and ride along with po-lice officers. Additionalitems such as crimeprevention, overviewof the justice system,scenarios and role play-ing, community-orient-ed policing, trafficstops and laws, role ofthe police department,and evidence and tech-nology for crimescenes.

Enrollment will giveyou a better under-standing of your com-munity and the PD.Graduates can then en-roll in the COP – Citi-zens on Patrol pro-gram. The departmentwould like to have atleast eight residents tomake this cost effec-tive.

Applicants must beover 18 years old.

Call 513-521- 7171 forinformation or to signup.

Missing wheels?Throughout the year

the Forest Park PoliceDepartment recoversseveral dozen lost orstolen bicycles.

Locating the ownersof these bicycles is usu-ally impossible.

If any resident hasbeen the victim of a bi-cycle theft or has lost abicycle within the past18 months, the police

BRIEFLY

See BRIEFLY, Page 3A

DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 3ANEWS

at

Let our warmthMOVE YOU AT

Evergreen RetirementCommunity

INDEPENDENT LIVINGASSISTED LIVINGSKILLED NURSING

REHAB | MEMORY CARE230 W. GALBRAITH ROADCINCINNATI, OH 45215

WWW.SENIORLIFESTYLE.COM

I’m Dreaming of a Stress-free Holiday SeasonIt’s the simple things that matter. Trade in the uncertainties

of living alone or maintaining a home for the qualityservices that simplify life. Experience the best of bothworlds—independence and freedom, backed by thesecurity and services only oGered at Evergreen.

CALL 513-878-0000 TO LEARN MOREABOUT OUR YEAR-END SPECIALS.

MAKE EVERGREEN YOUR NEW HOMEAND LEAVE YOUR WORRIES BEHIND!

No Maintenance, No Long Term ContractNo Large Entrance Fee = NO WORRIES

the first meeting of 2016. Joyce Bridgeford be-

came interested in SearsCatalog Houses fiveyears ago when she readan article about them inthe Cincinnati Enquirer.Quickly they became ahobby of hers. She hasprepared an interestingPower Point presenta-tion, “Sears CatalogHouses” to share withthe club. Come and en-joy the program with usand learn more aboutthe club.

The meeting is at 7p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14,at the Forest ParkSeniorCenter, 11555 WintonRoad.

OKI openstransportationsurvey

The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Coun-cil of Governments,known as OKI, is launch-ing an online survey tounderstand what trans-portation needs and is-sues are most importantto residents, both nowand long-term.

The short survey isopen now through Fri-day, Jan. 8.

The goal of the sur-vey is to gather as muchcommunity input as pos-sible and will be used byOKI to create the re-gion’s 2040 Plan, whichidentifies the transpor-tation projects and pro-grams to be implement-ed over the next 20-plusyears.

To take the survey,visit www.survey monkey.com/r/XWTM397,or visit OKI’s Facebookpage at www.face book.com/okiregional.

department encouragesyou to stop by the de-partment between 8a.m. and 8 p.m. to see ifyour bicycle is in the po-lice department’s stor-age area.

You may also call po-lice officer Joe Haugh at513-595-5220 to inquireabout recovered bicy-cles.

Scholarshipapplicationsavailable

The Lord's Bounty isa nonprofit resale shopin College Hill. All pro-ceeds from the shop areused in the College Hillcommunity for scholar-ship assistance, youthprograms and other lo-cal ministries.

Scholarships areavailable for undergrad-uate college or technicaltraining beyond highschool to students wholive in College Hill or at-tend a College Hillchurch. The Lord’sBounty gave scholar-ships to 12 students forthe 2015-16 school year.

Request a scholar-ship application bysending a self-ad-dressed stamped enve-lope to: The Lord’s Boun-ty, 5852 Hamilton Ave,Cincinnati, OH 45224.

All scholarship appli-cation materials must bereceived by January 31,2016 to be eligible.

Women’sclub meets

The Forest ParkWomen’s Club will haveone of its own memberspresent the program at

BRIEFLY

Continued from Page 2A

Christmas and NewYear’s may mean changesto schedules for munici-pal services and garbagepickup.

Municipal offices forthe city of Cincinnati willbe closed on ChristmasDay, Dec. 25, and NewYear’s Day, Jan. 1.

Communities in thecity, such as College Hilland Mount Airy don’t havegarbage pick up on Fri-days, so this year, the holi-day will not affect trashcollection. Motorists arereminded that specialholiday parking rates arein effect at city garages onChristmas Day and NewYear’s Day and parkingmeters will not be en-forced on these two holi-days.

In Forest Park, themunicipal offices will beclosed Christmas Eve,Thursday, Dec. 24, Christ-mas Day and New Year’sDay. The trash and recy-cling collection pickupsfor Christmas Day will bemade on Saturday, Dec.26. The trash and recy-cling collection pickupsfor New Year’s Day will bemade on Saturday, Jan. 2.

Residents can drop-offtheir trees at KemperMeadow Park, 1282 W.Kemper Road, from Sat-urday, Dec. 26, throughSunday, Jan. 10. Please re-move all ornaments, rib-bons, wires and plasticbags.

Place the tree on thegrass by the curb on thesouth side of the park’sparking lot (the side clos-est to West Kemper Road)and point the trunks to-

wards the curb and the topof the tree pointing to-wards West KemperRoad. The trees will bechipped that Monday, Jan.11, and reused as groundcovering in the spring.Over the last 25 years,about 5,700 trees havebeen collected and recy-cled.

In Greenhills, themunicipal offices will beclosed Christmas Eve,Christmas Day and NewYear’s Day. The officeswill be closed at noon onNew Year’s Eve. Trashand recycling pickups inGreenhills are on Wednes-day and will be unaffectedby the holiday.

In Mount Healthy, themunicipal offices will beclosed Christmas Day andNew Year’s Day. The of-fices will be closed at noonon Christmas Eve andNew Year’s Eve. Trashand recycling pickup inMount Healthy is on Tues-day and Friday. Tuesdaypickup will be unaffected

by the holiday and Fridaypickups will be on Satur-day, Dec. 26, and Satur-day, Jan. 2. The city doesnot offer a tree recyclingprogram.

In North College Hill,municipal offices will beclosed all day on Christ-mas Day and New Year’sDay and will close at noonon Christmas Eve, and atnoon New Year’s Eve. Thetrash and recycling col-lection for Christmas Daywill be made Saturday,Dec. 26, and scheduledpickups for New Year’sDay will be made Satur-day, Jan. 2.

In Springfield Town-ship, municipal officeswill be closed ChristmasEve, Christmas Day andNew Year’s Day. TheSpringfield TownshipSenior Center will beclosed for the holidaysfrom Monday, Dec. 21,through Christmas and onNew Year’s Day. The trashand recycling collectionfor Christmas Day will be

made on Saturday, Dec.26, and scheduled pickupsfor New Year’s Day will bemade Saturday, Jan. 2. Anumber of services areavailable to dispose of liveChristmas trees. On Sat-urdays, Jan. 2, and Jan. 9,noon to 3 p.m.

Hamilton County resi-dents can drop off theirChristmas trees, holidaygreenery, and other yardtrimmings at one of thecounty locations for freewith proof of county resi-dency (such as a utility billor driver’s license). Thetrees will be recycled. Thedropoff at the RumpkeSanitary Landfill, 3800Struble Road, is the clos-est to Springfield Town-ship.

Remove all ornaments,tinsel, tree bags, andlights. Landscapers andcommercial establish-ments are not eligible toparticipate in this pro-gram. Containers andplastic bags will be re-turned. The program isfor Hamilton County resi-dents only.

If you have Rumpkefor trash service, Rumpkewill pick up a Christmastree under five feet forfree within the first twoweeks of January. Cut thetree in half if it is morethan five feet tall. Afterthe second week of Janu-ary, the pick-up may besubject to an additionalcharge. Trees are treatedas solid waste and are notrecycled under theseterms. For more informa-tion call 851-0122.

If you have trash col-lection by Republic, youmay call 771-4200 to ar-range for a large item pickup. Cost is $10.

Holidays mean lots of schedule changesJennie [email protected]

THANKS TO WRIGHT GWYN

Forest Park has offered a tree recycling program for more than20 years.

4A • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015 NEWS

Material only; in stock qualities.While supplies last. Not valid with any other offer. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer ends 12/31/15.Offer

$398SQ FTUPTO 25%SAVINGS

STARTINGAT

IN-STOCK HARDWOODOAK • HICKORY • ENGINEERED • SOLID5” • 3 1/4” • DOMESTIC • HANDSCRAPED

513-322-3245

Throughout cities, vil-lages and townships holi-day lights and decora-tions festoon lawns ofhomes, brighten store-fronts and add a touch ofwarmth to many commu-nities.

CheviotFor more than 50

years, the city has set upa nativity scene on Harri-son Avenue for theChristmas season. Thedisplay has occupied thefront lawn of the Auto-Zone store at Harrisonand Washington avenuesfor the past severalyears.

Tom Braun, Cheviot’ssafety service director,said the Cheviot West-wood Community Asso-ciation (CWCA) has spon-sored the nativity scenefor about a decade now,paying for the scene’s ev-ergreen trees and theelectricity to power thelights.

“The CWCA does a lotof great work for thecity,” he said.

The community or-ganization has alsohelped the city add to thecollection of holiday dec-orations it hangs fromutility poles along Chevi-ot’s main thoroughfares,he said.

Braun said for manyyears the city displayed30 illuminated decora-

tions on poles in the Har-rison Avenue businessdistrict, and about eightto 10 years ago the com-munity association pur-chased 30 more piecesfor the city. Today, a totalof 60 decorations hangalong Harrison Avenue,North Bend Road,Bridgetown Road, Glen-more Avenue and West-wood Northern Boule-vard throughout the holi-days.

The decorations in-clude a mix of Christmastrees, Santa faces, angelsand candles.

Braun said the CWCAalso bought the city abucket truck for employ-ees in the public worksdepartment to use whenhanging the displays.

He said the decora-tions create nostalgiaand help the city resem-ble a Dickens-style holi-day village.

“It’s great for the spir-it of the city and it alsopromotes the businessdistrict,” he said. “Theylook nice and provide afestive feel to the city.”

Colerain TownshipColerain Township

shows its holiday spirit atthe corner of Colerainand Springdale, decorat-ing the township’s memo-rial and light poles. Thepedestrian walkway alsogets wreaths as part ofthe decoration in thecommunity’s commer-cial corridor.

Colerain Township isalso home to one of thearea’s long-running andpopular displays. TheDixon display at 2451 W.Galbraith Road includeslarge figures animatedfigures, trains, morethan 80,000 lights andmusic. Dixon’s been put-ting up his display for atleast 38 years.

Mount HealthyA visit to the iconic na-

tivity scene at the Ogle &Paul R. Young FuneralHome in Mount Healthyis a holiday tradition formany families. The na-tivity with live animalsand life-size wax figuressculpted by founder PaulR. Young Sr., has been afixture on the lawn of thefuneral home at at 7345Hamilton Ave. duringthe Christmas holidayssince 1948.

North College HillThe city of North Col-

lege Hill sets the tone,stringing lights in thetrees along GalbraithRoad and Hamilton Ave-nue, its two main arter-ies.

The city is also hometo another of the area’slong-running holiday dis-plays. Bill Jr. is carryingthe tradition of his dad,the late Bill Zapf (1940-2008), who dressed asSanta and decorated hisNorth College Hill homewith 70,000 Christmaslights each holiday sea-

son. The Zapf family dis-play at 2032 W. GalbraithRoad features also, 27decorated trees, eighthand-made signs, 550 il-luminated figures, 12 ani-mated figures, threetrains, stuffed animalsand 45 years of holidaytradition.

Price HillThroughout the holi-

day season, paintedstorefront windows inPrice Hill help residentsget into the Christmasspirit.

In advance of the an-nual Holiday on the Hillweekend sponsored byPrice Hill Will, area stu-dents and professionalartists paint holidaythemes on the windowsof several businessesand community organi-zations.

The window paintingactivity is sponsored byPrice Hill Will’s ArtsCommunity Action Teamand is set up as a competi-tion. The individual art-ists or teams of artistswho participate competefor cash prizes, and priz-es are awarded in twocategories – one for pro-fessional artists and onefor high school artists.

“We started this com-petition to make our busi-ness districts more fes-tive during the holidayseason,” Ann Andriacco,chair of the Arts Commu-nity Action Team, said.“It’s been a lot of fun for

everyone involved ... thepainters, the businessesand the public who getsto enjoy local art all De-cember.”

This year’s theme was“Memories of Past Holi-days in Price Hill” andartists decorated thewindows of 17 businessesand community groups.

Guests who visited theneighborhood during theHoliday on the Hill week-end were able to takepart in a scavenger hunt,in which they could winprizes if they located atleast 10 of the decoratedwindows.

When the (holiday)spirit moves residentsKurt [email protected]

PHOTOS BY JENNIE KEY/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Even the porch at the Zapf Christmas display is jam-packedwith holiday spirit.

Bill Zapf Jr. shows the tattoohe has in honor of his Dad,who started the Zapf familyChristmas decoratingtradition.

DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 5A

SCHOOLSSCHOOLSACHIEVEMENTS | NEWS | ACTIVITIES | HONORS CommunityPress.com

HILLTOPPRESSEditor: Richard Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

St. Vivian School» St. Vivian Catholic School’s

eighth-grade class of 22 stu-dents and their teacher Sara Par-ish collected money to helpmake several local childrenhave a very Merry Christmas.

Each year, children’s needsare given to the parish office and“giving wreaths” are made withthe wishes of those children. Thestudents took gift ideas from thewreath and will use the moneycollected to buy the gifts fromthe local Walmart.

St. Vivian eighth-gradershave found the true joy ofChristmas, which is giving, notreceiving.

Finneytown schoolsJerri Green is the November

Support Staff Member of theMonth for Finneytown School.

She has lived inFinneytown herentire life, at-tending Finney-town Schools andgraduating in1979 from Fin-neytown HighSchool. Twentyfour years agoshe began work-ing as a Special

Education Assistant at Brent El-ementary. Through the yearsshe has also worked at Finney-town Middle School, Cotton-wood Elementary, and WhitakerElementary.

Jerri has many happy memo-ries of being the Special Ed. As-sistant to Judy Keefer for 13years at Cottonwood. Currentlyshe provides support to 4thgrade students with specialneeds. She is also the adminis-trator of the S.O.S. at Whitaker, aprogram begun many years agoat Cottonwood. In Jerri’s words,“This is a program that is nearand dear to my heart.”

Last summer, Jerri and herhusband, Kevin celebrated 35years of marriage. They had onechild, Eileen, who attended Cot-tonwood Elementary. Jerri cred-its Eileen for launching her ca-reer and interest in the field ofSpecial Education.

Some of Jerri’s favorite pas-times are gardening and swim-ming. When asked about a mem-orable moment in her career,she answered, “providing sup-port to a little guy named JustinHeck. Justin passed away, butbefore doing so he left an im-pression on my life and in myheart. He left an impression thatI will never be able to explain. Iam still friends with his family.”Jerri would like to be known for“being an advocate and educatorfor all children.”

Whitaker ElementaryWhen you’re facing a chal-

lenge, sometimes you just haveto remember who you are andwhat you’re made of.

That’s the general messageWhitaker Elementary studentshad in mind when they createdan eye-catching set of drawingsof Bengal tigers and sent copiesoff to the Cincinnati Bengals. As8-year-old Amanda Geiger, athird-grader, wrote in the letterto quarterback Andy Dalton thataccompanied her drawing, “Youguys are unstoppable so never,never, never give up.”

Whitaker art teacher KathyHubbard thought up the project,which combined art and lan-guage arts instruction. Aftercreating their oil pastel draw-ings, the students had their pho-to taken with their work, thensent the photo with a letter totheir favorite player.

Amanda chose Dalton be-cause they both have red hair.She began her letter, “Dear RedRocket.” Classmate MalachiSmith chose running back Jere-my Hill “because he’s strong andhe’s fast, and I like his position.

I’m a tight end and running backfor the (Finneytown youth foot-ball) Ducks.”

Third-grade teacher AngieMonk says Bengals fever hasbeen running high in her class-room throughout the fall. Sincethe class was already workingon letter writing, the real-life ap-plication just made sense – andchanneled some of the excite-ment. “The students come in af-ter a game, and we all talk aboutit. I’m a huge fan, too.”

The students are hopingsomething comes out of their ef-forts – a response back from theBengals, pictures of the playerswith their letters, maybe even avisit. Meanwhile, they continueto hold high hopes for their fa-vorite team.

In her letter to receiver A.J.Green, 8-year-old DanyelleThornton wrote, “I know you aregoing to win the Super Bowl, andI am going to be there.”

Krista Ramsey

Winton WoodsElementary School

» Keoliseyenum Usuani, bet-ter known as Olisey, has made apositive impression on his teach-ers at Winton Woods ElementarySchool this year. The fourth-grader was honored at the No-vember Board of Educationmeeting by the Greenhills/For-est Park Kiwanis Club with theKiwanis Character is Key awardfor fairness.

“Olisey is an incredibleyoung man,” his music teacher,Megan Weaver, said. “He is the

perfect example of a studentwho lives his days in kindness,generosity, friendship, and fair-ness. Every time he comes toclass, he offers to help with anyand every task. I feel lucky tohave Olisey at Winton Woods El-ementary School, and I know Iam only one of many.”

WWES physical educationteacher Sheri Conrad agrees.

“Olisey is kind and caring ofothers and is always offering hishelp,” she said. “For a while lastyear he was unable to go outsidefor recess, so he came in thegym. He was, and still is, alwayspolite when asking for some-thing and never failed to thankme for allowing him to come tothe gym. I know that with Oliseyout there the future is lucky tohave him.”

Weaver said, “Olisey is enthu-siastic about learning and is apleasure to teach. I love watch-ing him learn more and more ev-ery day. He always has a smileon his face, is always polite, andyou should ask him to dance. Hereally gets into our ‘Composer ofthe Month’ music. His kind spir-it, generous heart, playfulness,and hard-working mindset makefor a special young man and stu-dent.”

Winton Woods HighSchool

» Winton Woods HighSchool’s Brianna Ball is a two-sport athlete who has main-tained a 4.0 GPA in the class-room and become a leaderamong her peers.

“As a freshman, Brianna wason the varsity volleyball team,and now she is on the varsitybasketball team,” said her guid-ance counselor, Brad Tash.“Both of these sports have de-

manding practice and gameschedules, but Brianna is stillable to achieve high levels of ac-ademic success and has servedas group leader in a number ofclass projects as well.”

Ball, who was honored at thedistrict’s November board ofeducation meeting with the Ki-wanis Gold Star Student of theMonth award, is also a studentwho takes time to help others.

“This summer Brianna com-pleted hours of community ser-vice by helping to clean up thecity through trash pick-up,”Tash said. “She also collectedcanned goods for the homelessand serves in school as a tutor toher classmates and teammates.”

Tash said Ball was a modelstudent both academically andsocially. “Brianna continues todisplay that her good nature is asimpressive as her good grades,”he said. “She embodies the ‘War-rior Way’ and serves as an exam-ple to all of her peers.”

Winton WoodsIntermediate School

» Hard work and generositycame together for the eighthyear in a row as the students andstaff at Winton Woods Interme-diate School held their annualCaring and Sharing Food Drive.More than 1,200 items were col-lected this year and donated toSOUL Ministries.

Members of the WWIS Stu-dent Council and their co-spon-sors Genice Peterson and CarlPaff helped with this year’s fooddrive. Student Council membersfor the 2015-2016 school yearare: Isha Acharya, Tyrique Cole,Crishaun Early, Nadia Griffith,Anthony Hernandez, Emily Her-nandez, Cameron Miller, Inno-cent Ntwali, Ty’Shawna Price,

Raymond Richard, Darris Cal-houn, Davier Beamon and KialaStanford.

» An $1,800 grant from theRaymond and Rita Foos FamilyCharitable Foundation will helpsixth-graders at Winton WoodsIntermediate School learn about

social justice is-sues.

Holly Smith-Conway, fifth-and sixth-gradereading and lan-guage arts teach-er at the school,applied for thegrant, which willbe used to pur-

chase 100 copies of the seriesThe Breadwinner.

“The sixth-grade students atWinton Woods IntermediateSchool are learning reading thisyear through a curriculumbased in popular, young adultnovels,” Smith-Conway said.“The pervasive theme in eachnovel is social justice.” TheBreadwinner novel series fol-lows a young girl in Afghanistanwhose family faces a number ofstruggles. She disguises herselfas a boy to become the breadwin-ner for her family to survive.

“These novels will exposestudents to a culture very differ-ent from theirs and will allow fordiscussion of civil rights forwomen and the human cost ofwar,” Smith-Conway said. “Itwill also allow parallels to bedrawn between the treatment ofJews in the Holocaust, child sol-diers in the Sudan, slaves beforethe Civil War, African Ameri-cans in the 1950s and women inthe Middle East.”

In addition to reading and dis-cussing the novels, students willdo research projects and assem-ble electronic portfolios to docu-ment their growing understand-ing of social justice in variouscountries and time periods.

“Students will also partici-pate in two service-learning op-portunities throughout theyear,” Smith-Conway said. “Onewill benefit our local communi-ty, and one will benefit the globalcommunity.” She added thatpart of determining the successof the project will be analyzinglocal and state test data to deter-mine student growth in readingand language arts.

“Our students are living in anage in which they are exposed tointolerance in many forms, fromracial to religious, both person-ally and in the world at large,”Smith-Conway said. “The futureof the United States truly lies inthe hands of our students, and asteachers we have the unique op-portunity to engage them inmeaningful dialogue to teachthem tolerance and understand-ing.”

Winton Woods Schools» The Winton Woods Board of

Education presented CincinnatiEnquirer photojournalist CaraOwsley with the 2015 OSBAMedia Award for her balancedand accurate approach to shar-ing with the community both thechallenges facing the district’sschools and the successesachieved by the staff and stu-dents.

“Cara has earned our respectfor her hard work and our admi-ration for her positive attitude,”said Corina Denny, communityengagement coordinator for thedistrict. “Over the years she hashighlighted our youngest stu-dents on the first day of school,shown our Warriors at work andat play, and recently told the sto-ry of Nadia Goforth, a WintonWoods graduate who spent herlast year in the foster care sys-tem while a senior in our highschool. Cara’s photos tell a storythat goes beyond words. We’reproud to have her as part of ourdistrict.”

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK

Green

Smith-Conway

PROVIDED

St. Vivian Catholic School’s eighth-grade class of 22 students and their teacher Sara Parish collected money to helpmake several local children have a Merry Christmas.

THANKS TO TERESA CLEARY

Terry Lee, president of the Kiwanis Club of Greenhillsand Forest Park, with Brianna Ball, Novembers KiwanisGold Star Student of the Month.

THANKS TO TERESA CLEARY

Winton Woods Superintendent Anthony G. Smith readsthe Character is Key nomination for Olisey Usuani forfairness as Board Member John Pennycuff looks on.

PROVIDED

Whitaker Elementary third-graderDanyelle Thornton sent her portraitof a Bengal tiger to Cincinnati widereceiver A.J. Green. "I picked himbecause he helped the team."

THANKS TO TERESA CLEARY

Photojournalist CaraOwsley with theCincinnati Enquirerreceived the OSBAMedia Award from theWinton Woods Boardof Education. From left:Winton WoodsPublicity Writer TeresaCleary, Cara Owsleyand Winton WoodsBoard of EducationPresident JessicaMiranda.

6A • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015

THURSDAY, DEC. 24Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, 1500Kemper Meadow Drive, ThisLead Renovator CertificationInitial course is 8 hours in lengthand includes both EPA-HUDapproved lead safety trainingand certification. Ages 18 andup. $240. Registration required.Presented by ProActive SafetyServices. 372-6232; www.proacti-vesafetyservices.com. ForestPark.

Clubs & OrganizationsPoker, noon to 3:30 p.m., GreenTownship Senior Center, 3620Epley Road, Free. Presented byGreen Township Seniors. 385-3780. Green Township.

Exercise ClassesDance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, 7778 Col-erain Ave., Workout designedfor all levels of fitness. For ages16 and up. $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

Holiday - ChristmasFestival of Carols, 11 p.m., St.William Church, 4108 W. EighthSt., Includes choral and in-strumental selections by 30-member choir and CMO musicalensemble. Doors open at 10:30p.m. and midnight mass follows.Free. 921-0247. West Price Hill.

RecreationWeekly Senior Bingo, 12:30p.m., North College Hill SeniorCenter, 1586 Goodman Ave., Forseniors. $.50 a card. 521-3462.North College Hill.

FRIDAY, DEC. 25Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

SATURDAY, DEC. 26Drink TastingsWine Tasting, noon to 5 p.m.,Henke Winery, 3077 HarrisonAve., Receive 7 tastes and takehome souvenir glass. Appetizersand meals available to accompa-ny tasting. Ages 21 and up. $10.Reservations recommended.662-9463; www.henkewine.com.Westwood.

Music - CountryBuffalo Ridge Band, 9:30 p.m.to 1:30 a.m., Club Trio, 5744Springdale Road, Free. 385-1005;www.clubtriolounge.com.Colerain Township.

On Stage - TheaterMary Poppins, 8 p.m., CovedaleCenter for the Performing Arts,4990 Glenway Ave., $26, $23seniors and students. Reserva-tions recommended. Presentedby Cincinnati Landmark Produc-tions. 241-6550; www.cincinnati-landmarkproductions.com. WestPrice Hill.

SUNDAY, DEC. 27Dining EventsBest Sunday Brunch on theWest Side, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Aston Oaks Golf Club, 1 AstonOaks Drive, Omelet and wafflestations, goetta, sausage, bis-cuits, bacon, fruit and more.Lunch portion begins at 11 a.m.Large parties welcome. Specialpricing on holidays. $11.95, $8.95seniors and ages 7-14, free ages6 and under. Reservations re-quired. 467-0070, ext. 3. NorthBend.

Exercise ClassesDance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

ExhibitsDelhi in Bloom and The Lan-guage of Flowers, 12:30-3p.m., Delhi Historical SocietyFarmhouse Museum, 468 An-derson Ferry Road, Learn historyof Delhi Township through itsfloriculture with new exhibits.Delhi in Bloom explains howgrapes, growers and green-houses shaped history of DelhiTownship and The Language ofFlowers explores Victorian’s loveof flowers. Free. Presented byDelhi Historical Society. 720-0942; www.delhihistoricalsocie-ty.org. Delhi Township.

On Stage - TheaterMary Poppins, 2 p.m., Covedale

Center for the Performing Arts,$26, $23 seniors and students.Reservations recommended.241-6550; www.cincinnatiland-markproductions.com. WestPrice Hill.

MONDAY, DEC. 28Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

Dining EventsGourmet Monday Night Buf-fet, 4-8 p.m., The Meadows, 59E. Main St., The Grand Ballroom.Menu changes weekly. $15.Reservations for large partiesavailable. 941-7638; www.the-meadowsbanquet.com. Addys-ton.

Exercise ClassesZumba Fitness, 5:45-6:45 p.m.,St. John’s Westminster UnionChurch, 1085 Neeb Road, $7.347-4613. Delhi Township.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, 370 NeebRoad, $10 drop-in, $45 five-classpass, $80 10-class pass, $14020-class pass. Presented by Yogaby Marietta. 675-2725; www.yo-gabymarietta.com. Delhi Town-ship.

Dance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Zumba Gold for Seniors,9:30-10:15 a.m., North CollegeHill Senior Center, 1586 Good-man Ave., . For seniors. $2 perclass. 205-5064. North CollegeHill.

Zumba, 6-7 p.m., Keeping FitStudio, 7778 Colerain Ave., Highenergy dance fitness class for alllevels of fitness. For Ages 16 andup. $5. 720-4142. Colerain Town-ship.

RecreationBingo, 1-3 p.m., Green TownshipSenior Center, 3620 Epley Road,All money collected distributedas prize money. For seniors. 25cents per card. 385-3780. GreenTownship.

Senior CitizensIndoor Cornhole, 10 a.m. tonoon, Green Township SeniorCenter, 3620 Epley Road, 385-3780. Green Township.

TUESDAY, DEC. 29Exercise ClassesDance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Health / WellnessWeekly Free Blood PressureCheck, 12:45-1 p.m., NorthCollege Hill Senior Center, 1586Goodman Ave., Free. 521-3462.North College Hill.

Senior CitizensEuchre, noon to 3:30 p.m., GreenTownship Senior Center, 3620Epley Road, Open game. Forseniors. 385-3780. Green Town-ship.

Support GroupsAddiction and RediscoverySupport Group, 7-8 p.m., AilieHealth and Wellness, 3651Harrison Ave., If you or lovedone are involved in addiction ofany kind, this group is for you.Led by a psychopharmacologist.Confidential setting. Free.432-4182. Cheviot.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

Exercise ClassesVinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, $10 drop-in,$45 five-class pass, $80 10-classpass, $140 20-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta-.com. Delhi Township.

Yoga for the Back (Therapy),7:15-8 p.m., EarthConnection,370 Neeb Road, $10 drop-in, $455-class pass, $80 10-class pass,$140 20-class pass. Presented byYoga by Marietta. 675-2725.Delhi Township.

Dance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Womens’ Fight Club FreeFighting Training, 7-8 p.m.,Ailie Health and Wellness, 3651Harrison Ave., Womens’ fighttraining in professional wres-tling ring. Great workout all wellas real world fighting trainingand experience in safe and saneenvironment. Workout shorts/top/water. No experience neces-sary. For ages 13 and up. Free.432-4182. Cheviot.

Zumba, 6-7 p.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

Senior CitizensWood Carving, 12:30-3 p.m.,Green Township Senior Center,3620 Epley Road, Carve withGreenwood Chippers. Manydifferent techniques used: reliefcarvings, scroll saw, figurines.Bring own tools. For seniors.Free. 385-3780. Green Township.

Support GroupsOvereaters Anonymous, 7-8p.m., Pilgrim United Church ofChrist, 4418 Bridgetown Road,look for signs. 12 step programaddressing people who havedifficulty with food addiction.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby Overeaters Anonymous NKY.921-1922; www.cincinnatioa.org.Bridgetown.

Naranon Westside GroupMeeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., West-wood First Presbyterian Church,3011 Harrison Ave., Youth Kitch-en. Naranon Family Groups areworldwide fellowship for thoseaffected by addiction of some-one near to them. 12-step pro-gram is not religious one butspiritual way of life. For . Free.Presented by Naranon FamilyGroup. 917-9139. Westwood.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

Exercise ClassesDance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Holiday - New Year’sNew Year’s Eve Dinner Dance,8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Lakeridge Hall,7210 Pippin Road, Hot buffet,beer, soft drinks, snacks, winefountain, hats, noisemakers andmusic by DJ Larry Robers. At-tendees may also BYOB. Ages 21and up. $40. Reservations re-quired. 521-1112. Colerain Town-ship.

New Year’s Eve Dance, 8 p.m.

to 1 a.m., Receptions Banquetand Conference Center Bridge-town, 3302 Westbourne Drive,Dinner buffet, appetizers,dessert, unlimited beer/wine/pop, Champagne toast andmusic by Saffire Express Band.Ages 21 and up. $55. Reserva-tions required. Presented by OurLady of the Visitation. 922-6777.Bridgetown.

New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m. to1 a.m., The Meadows, 59 E. MainSt., Grand Ballroom. Ring in 2016at The Meadows Banquet andEvent Center. All inclusive pricefor classy fun-filled evening.Ages 21 and up. $70. Reserva-tions required. 941-7638;www.themeadowsbanquet.com.Addyston.

Sparkle, Shine and Dine NewYear’s Eve Dance, 8 p.m. to 1a.m., Pebble Creek Golf Course,Restaurant & Event Center, 9799Prechtel Road, Event Center atPebble Creek. Dance night awaywith sounds of DJ Fire BrewedFreddie. Heavy food stations,champagne toast. Wear favoriteglitter and sparkly attire. Ages21 and up. $46. Reservationsrequired. 385-4442, ext. 14;www.pebblecreekgc.com.Colerain Township.

Silvestertanz: German NewYear’s Eve, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.,Donauschwaben Haus, 4290 DryRidge Road, Close out 2015 andring in 2016 German-style. Eat,drink and be merry while danc-ing to music of Alpen Echos.Assorted hors d’oeuvres in-cluded. $25. Reservations recom-mended. Presented by Do-nauschwaben Society. 385-2098;www.cincydonau.com. ColerainTownship.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

Exercise ClassesVinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, $10 drop-in,$45 five-class pass, $80 10-classpass, $140 20-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta-.com. Delhi Township.

Dance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Garden ClubsCollege Hill Gardeners Meet-ing, 7:30-9 p.m., Llanfair Retire-ment Community CampusCenter, 1701 Llanfair Ave., Mem-bers plan winter greenhouseworkshops, herb and plant salesin spring, annual garden tourand fall festival. Volunteer teamslead community beautificationprojects. Outings to local andregional destinations and speak-ers on topics of interest regularlyscheduled. All are welcome.Free, membership $10. Present-ed by College Hill Gardeners.681-1326. College Hill.

SATURDAY, JAN. 2Exercise ClassesDance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3ExhibitsDelhi in Bloom and The Lan-guage of Flowers, 12:30-3p.m., Delhi Historical SocietyFarmhouse Museum, Free.720-0942; www.delhihistor-icalsociety.org. Delhi Township.

Historic SitesMuseum Open House, 1-3 p.m.,Mount Healthy History Museum,1546 McMakin Ave., Historic1825 Free Meeting House wassite of anti-slavery conventionsin 1840s. Open to public on firstSunday of each month. Historicitems from daily work andhousehold use on display, withchanging temporary exhibits oflocal interest. Spanish languagetours available on advancerequest. Free. Presented byMount Healthy Historical Soci-ety. 522-3939. Mount Healthy.

MONDAY, JAN. 4Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

Dining EventsGourmet Monday Night Buf-fet, 4-8 p.m., The Meadows, $15.Reservations for large partiesavailable. 941-7638; www.the-meadowsbanquet.com. Addys-ton.

Exercise ClassesVinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, $10 drop-in,$45 five-class pass, $80 10-classpass, $140 20-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta-.com. Delhi Township.

Dance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Zumba, 6-7 p.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5Dance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6Business SeminarsEPA Lead Renovator Training,8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Proactive SafetyServices Training Center, $240.Registration required. 372-6232;www.proactivesafetyservi-ces.com. Forest Park.

Exercise ClassesVinyasa Flow Yoga, 6-7 p.m.,EarthConnection, $10 drop-in,$45 five-class pass, $80 10-classpass, $140 20-class pass. 675-2725; www.yogabymarietta-.com. Delhi Township.

Yoga for the Back (Therapy),7:15-8:15 p.m., EarthConnection,$10 drop-in, $45 5-class pass, $8010-class pass, $140 20-class pass.675-2725. Delhi Township.

Dance Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.,Keeping Fit Studio, $5. 720-4142.Colerain Township.

Zumba, 6-7 p.m., Keeping FitStudio, $5. 720-4142. ColerainTownship.

Music - ChoralMessiah Sections I and III, 7:30p.m., St. William Church, 4108 W.Eighth St., Handel’s classic ora-torio performed by St. WilliamChoir, CMO Chamber Orchestraand soloists, conducted by DavidF. Allen. Free. 921-0247;www.saintwilliam.com. WestPrice Hill.

Support GroupsOvereaters Anonymous, 7-8p.m., Pilgrim United Church ofChrist, Free. 921-1922; www.cin-cinnatioa.org. Bridgetown.

Naranon Westside GroupMeeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., West-wood First Presbyterian Church,Free. 917-9139. Westwood.

THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

ABOUT CALENDARTo submit calendar items, go to Cincinnati.com/share, log in

and click on “submit an event.” Send digital photos to [email protected] along with event information.Items are printed on a space-available basis with local eventstaking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publicationdate.

To find more calendar events, go to Cincinnati.com/calendar.

PROVIDED

Festival of Carols is 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at St. William Church, 4108 W. Eighth St., WestPrice Hill. The festival includes choral and instrumental selections by 30-member choir and CMOmusical ensemble. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. and midnight mass follows. Admission is free. Call921-0247.

PUZZLE ANSWERS

T O A S T A W A R E A P P S S T A NO A S I S M A J O R R I O T A H S OT H I N K D I F F E R E N T L Y L E A HO U S T A S T O W I C K S U N N I

E A R T H Y E S W E H A V E T H A TA L E X E I S T A G A X E L SP E I T V M A S T A R J O N E SE A T F R E S H L Y L I E G E S J L O

J O S T L E S A B E R S T E A TB A C O N V A T S R E S O R T T OE V E R Y B O D Y L I K E S S A R A L E EB O L D M O V E P L A Y I V I N SO W L S W I E N I E E N C A G EP S I P E N M E N A D A B W I L L D O

B O D E S W E L L M C A N I O UD O U B T A I D E S A T F O R

L E T G O O F M Y E G G O C H L O EE L E G Y L E E D O H H I A L A SG U L L D O Y O U H A V E A N Y M I L KA X L E D R E W E L E C T A A N D EL E O S T A R S M A R K S K N E A D

K1 DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 7ANEWS

I always wonder when I make thesemini fruit cakes just how many of you whoread this column like fruitcake or havesomeone on your holiday list who does.Trouble is around my house, I don’t havemany fruitcake lovers, so making thesefills the bill for those who want this sea-sonal treat.

I’ll be making these, too, for my friendBert, who lives down the road and whoremembers when I made batches of fruit-cake for our catering customers. I do haverecipes for traditional fruitcake from scratch,along with some made with box cake mix thatare really good.

So for those of you who need a big fruitcakefix, check out my site at Abouteating.com.

On another note, I know how this time of yearcan be stressful, as well as joyous. So rememberthis simple thought: Contentment is not the ful-fillment of what you want, but the realization ofhow much you already have. Merry Christmasand Happy Holiday!

Tip from Rita’s kitchenOne ingredient white chocolate icing:Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I had for-

gotten about this easy icing until I ran outof confectioners sugar to ice cut out cook-ies and found a lone bag of white choco-late chips in the pantry. What I love aboutthis icing is that it dries hard, no messyicing that sticks to fingers.

All I did was melt the chips over verylow heat, dunk the top side of the cookiesin and put them on a rack. I sprinkled

them with toppings before the chocolate set.Iced giant marshmallows: Dip into coating,

put them on a rack and shake sprinkles on topbefore chocolate sets.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is an herbalist, educa-tor, Jungle Jim’s Eastgate culinary professionaland author. Find her blog online atAbouteating.com. Email her [email protected] with “Rita’skitchen” in the subject line.

Victorian Jewels (mini fruit cakes) These are so pretty and really delicious - just enough of a bite to

savor that fruitcake craving. I like to marinate the fruits in brandy for amore authentic fruitcake taste.

1-1/2 cups diced mixed candied fruits1-1/2 cups raisins (combo of light and dark or whatever you like,

including currants)1/2 cup brandy or apple juice3/4 cup dark or light packed brown sugar (I use dark)1/3 cup room temperature butter1 large egg1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon each: baking soda, salt and allspice1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 cup chopped nuts (I like walnuts)Candied cherries for garnish

Melted apple jelly for glazeMarinate fruits and raisins in brandy or juice at least 4 hours or

better, overnight. That plumps them up and they’ll absorb most, if notall, of the brandy or juice.

Mix sugar, butter and egg until fairly fluffy. Whisk together flour,soda, salt and spices; stir in. Mix in nuts and fruits. Spoon into mini muf-fin tins lined with baking cups. Fill 3/4 full. Top each with cherry.

Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from tins, brush topswith brandy or juice while warm. Cool. Store in airtight container. Beforeserving, brush tops with jelly. Makes between 4-5 dozen.

Waldorf saladRob, a Northside reader, shares this recipe which he says “ is the

perfect accompaniment for that holiday ham”. He said go to taste onthe dressing and other ingredients. I have fond memories of my sister,Judy, making Waldorf salad for our holiday table.

Dressing: whisk together, taste and go from there

1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 to 1/3 cup cider vinegarHoney or sugar to taste - start with a heaping tablespoon

Salad: mix together

1 heaping cup red grapes, halved5-6 nice sized apples: combo of tart and sweet, like Granny Smith

for tart and Gala or other for sweet, cut into 1/2” pieces3-4 ribs celery, chopped fine1 cup toasted sliced almonds or walnuts, chopped, or more to

tasteSalt and pepper to taste

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until coated. Refrigerate,covered for half an hour or so. Adjust seasonings.

Tip: You can substitute dried cherries, cranberries or raisins for thegrapes and pecans for the nuts.

Give ‘Victorian jewels’ for Christmas

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Victorian Jewels (mini fruitcakes) put a new twist on a traditional holiday favorite.

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

Window & Door Replacement From A LegendaryAmerican Brand.

“Highest inCustomer Satisfaction

with Windows and Doors”

And recently, Renewal by Andersen has been awarded

Renewal by Andersen received the highest numerical scoreamong window and door manufacturers in the proprietaryJ.D. Power 2015 Windows and Patio Doors SatisfactionStudySM. Study based on responses from 2,442 consumersmeasuring 14 brands and measures opinions ofconsumers who purchased new windows or patio doorsin the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results arebased on experiences and perceptions of consumerssurveyed in January – February 2015. Your experiencesmay vary. Visit jdpower.com.

The Last Windows Your Home Will Ever Need

BUY ONEWINDOW,GET ONE40%OFF!Call for your

FREE in-home consultation!

513-904-4474*Special offer expires 12/31/2015. Not valid with prior purchases.

8A • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015

HILLTOPPRESS

Hilltop Press EditorRichard [email protected], 248-7134 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-FridaySee page A2 for additional contact information.

5460 Muddy Creek RoadCincinnati, Ohio 45238phone: 923-3111 fax: 853-6220email: [email protected] site: Cincinnati.com/communities

A publication of

VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTSEDITORIALS | LETTERS | COLUMNS | CH@TROOM Cincinnati.com/communities

HILLTOPPRESSEditor: Richard Maloney, [email protected], 248-7134

ABOUT LETTERS AND COLUMNS

We welcome your comments on editorials, columns, stories orother topics important to you in The Hilltop Press. Include yourname, address and phone number(s) so we may verify your letter.Letters of 200 or fewer words and columns of 500 or fewer wordshave the best chance of being published. All submissions may beedited for length, accuracy and clarity. Deadline: Noon Thursday E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 853-6220 U.S. mail: See box below

Letters, columns and articles submitted to The Hilltop Press maybe published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms.

It was a quiet, uneventfulevening on that Christmas Evenearly 50 years ago. My part-ner, Larry Wilke, and I werepatrolling Beat 102, in the WestEnd of Cincinnati. As we werecasually discussing our holidayplans, the silence was brokenby a call over the police radio.

The call we received was onthe third floor of an older tene-ment building. As we climbedthe stairs, loud voices could beheard in what appeared to be adisagreement. After enteringthe apartment, it became obvi-ous that it was a routine do-mestic issue. My partner tookthe lead, in an effort to medi-ate the situation, and I provid-ed backup.

As I stood across the room, Ifelt a tug on my sleeve andlooked down into the sparklingeyes of a beautiful little girl

about 5-years-old. Her facelit up withexcitement asshe grabbedmy hand andtook me to seewhat SantaClaus broughther for Christ-mas.

She led meacross a

sparsely furnished living roomdirectly to a little “CharlieBrown” type tree with its sin-gle strand of lights. Under thetree was a repainted crib and arepaired doll, with a brand newdress. She clutched that doll asthough it were the most pre-cious thing in the world.

I knelt down near her andwe talked about her baby dollfor a minute. She insisted that

I hold it, and while I did, shehugged me. She whispered inmy ear, “If you’re good Santawill bring you something too.”I can still feel the tears comingdown my cheek.

There is no doubt in mymind that I met Santa Clausthat night. This sweet, inno-cent little girl introduced himto me. No, I couldn’t see him,but he was there.

As we left that apartment, Ifelt as though the true mean-ing of Christmas and the mys-tery of good ‘ole Santa Claushad been shown to me. It isinside you. A wonderful feel-ing you cannot fully describe,but deep down inside, youknow it.

Does Santa exist? You bet!Close your eyes, feel him!

Robert L. Morgan is a resi-dent of Bridgetown.

The night I metSANTA CLAUS

Robert L.MorganCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Christmas as a kid wasso mythical as the count-down started Dec. 1 andevery day after that be-came the build up to the bignight, Christmas Eve. Inthose early childhood days,you believed that anythingwas possible.

The famous letter byFrancis Church, “Yes, Vir-ginia, There is a SantaClaus,” speaks clearly tothis:

“Yes, Virginia, there is aSanta Claus. He exists ascertainly as love and gener-osity and devotion exist,and you know that theyabound and give to your lifeits highest beauty and joy.Alas! how dreary would bethe world if there were noSanta Claus! It would be asdreary as if there were noVirginias. There would beno childlike faith then, nopoetry, no romance to maketolerable this existence. Weshould have no enjoyment,except in sense and sight.The eternal light withwhich childhood fills theworld would be extin-guished. ”

The so-called Christmasspirit gives us the bestchance to get the newScrooge back. Actuallywhen people speak of theChristmas Spirit I think ofEbenezer Scrooge inCharles Dicken’s 1843“Christmas Carol.” As a kidafter watching the movie, Iwas always worried aboutthe possibility of havingghosts visiting me in mysmall attic bedroom letalone, discuss my past/future. Scrooge’s revital-ized passion for living iswhat most people relate tothe Christmas spirit.

The question I find my-self wondering when I needto rekindle the flame or asan old farm kid would sayit: putting more wood onthat “campfire of theheart.” What am I doingwhen I get the most satis-faction in life? The answercan vary as the individual.Whether it’s visiting oldfriends or stopping in a

local nursinghome to lis-ten to oldtime storie-s…usuallysome type ofsharing ofyou is reallywhat blazesthe inner firewith a newpassion ofgiving/re-

ceiving in living.For me, sometimes it’s

just enjoying simple thingsas baking bread to sharewith neighbors or a walkoutside realizing or marvel-ing at of nature’s creations.

The kid in me still re-members the thought ofSanta coming down thechimney, or the Easter Bun-ny hiding eggs; the toothfairy leaving quarters un-der my pillow; the storkdropping off a baby at thehouse, or the leprechaun’sgold as I look thru the win-dow glass to find the end ofthe rainbow.

So then versus now-…what has changed? OK, ofcourse more responsibilityas an adult and tougherproblems to solve.

The big difference is as akid, we had developed anattitude of finding simplethings to be excited aboutlooking forward. As adultswe need something to lookforward to…something todream about… something tocelebrate daily.

Look at what’s positive inyour life. Don’t worry aboutthings you have no controlover. Not easy as some of usface unbelievable life chal-lenges, but remember it’sattitude…positive outlookthat can…will make every-thing…way beyond Christ-mas, believable again.

Wes Adamson is a resi-dent of Wyoming. His book:“Imagination By Moonlight:Living life boldly and suc-cessful,” is available onAmazon. Proceeds frombooks sold are dedicated toprograms for homelessyouth.

There are stillreasons to believe

WesAdamsonCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Yes, this is you, the portableemployee. Does it soundstrange, or do you understandthe reality of it? The period ofbeing employed by a companyfor your lifetime is over andshould come as no surprise toyou. It is today’s reality.

While some dismay over thechanges in corporate cultureand how it affects our society,one thing is certain - change.You, the portable employee,now entering the workforce inyour 20s, could have more than10 employers in your lifetimeand change careers multipletimes in that same span. Youroptions are to stick your headin the sand and hope it doesn’tadversely impact you, or ad-dress it and turn it into an op-portunity.

Company downsizing, merg-ers and consolidations willcontinue to influence businessnow and in the future. Youcannot control this. What youcan control is this: continuouseducation, acquiring new skills,and fostering your business

relationships.You mustadapt to con-tinuous changeand be posi-tioned to takeadvantage of itin the neweconomy.

You, theportable em-ployee, realizethis opportuni-

ty. You understand an employ-er’s needs for a certain job andskill set and have focused yourtraining to meet their require-ments. You also identify addi-tional ways to contribute andalign yourself to be the bestcandidate for other positionsprior to an opening. You, theportable employee, also recog-nize that employers are lookingfor employees that can contrib-ute immediately, improve theirfinancial status, reduce cost,and grow their company.

Short term employment on aresume may have been seen asa negative in the past, but this

is no longer the circumstance.Employers are now takingadvantage of who were onceconsidered “job hoppers” toattract new ideas and engagechange within their organiza-tion. This also lends itself wellto contract employees whoprefer to move between organi-zations and enjoy this type ofemployment.

Bottom line, if you under-stand this new economy, youcan profit by it. It may appearthat everything is stacked tothe employer’s advantage, butthis is not the case. A well-executed career plan can posi-tion you to change companiesfor advancement, increasecompensation, and open thedoor to future opportunities.

David Shields is the ownerof David Shields Career Ser-vices, providing career coach-ing strategies to professionals.He lives in Green Township.Contact him at David ShieldsCareer Services, PO Box 123,Cincinnati, OH 45238.

The portable employee

DavidShieldsCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

In the tradition of the 12days of Christmas, HamiltonCounty Recycling and SolidWaste District offers 12 ideasto green your holidays.

1. Drop-off your non-work-ing strands of holiday lights toa Great Parks Visitor Center tobe recycled.

2. Take reusable bags foryour holiday shopping.

3. Donate unwanted andoutgrown electronics, toys,books and clothing to a localcharitable organization.

4. Hosting a holiday party?Use durable plate ware andsilverware rather than dis-posable paper plates and plas-tic.

5. Attending a holiday din-ner at a restaurant? Take yourown storage containers forleftovers instead of Styro-foam.

6. Purchaserechargeablebatteries to goalong withgifts.

7. Now is agood time tostop junk mail.Visit the web-site catalog-choice.org forthis free ser-vice to opt out

of catalogs, credit card offersand circulars.

8. Be creative with yourwrapping paper, such as usingscarves or blankets. Be a gen-tle present opener and you cansave this year’s wrapping pa-per for reuse next year. Col-lapse gift boxes and bags tosave for next year’s gifts.

9. If you’re not alreadycomposting, it’s not too late. A

simple mix of fruit and vegeta-ble peels from your holidaymeal prep and can be com-bined with backyard leaves tostart your compost pile.

10. Create your own home-made holiday cards.

11. Buy less. Consider anexperience gift for loved onessuch as theater tickets, restau-rant gift cards or otherwisespending time together.

12. Don’t trash your Christ-mas tree. Hamilton Countyoffers free yard trimmingdrop-off sites the first twoSaturdays in January whereyour tree and holiday green-ery can be turned into mulchor compost.

Happy holidays to all.Michelle Balz is the Assis-

tant Solid Waste Manager forHamilton County Recyclingand Solid Waste District.

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

MichelleBalzCOMMUNITY PRESSGUEST COLUMNIST

Dec. 16question

Christmas is saidto be a season ofmagic. Describe amoment of Christ-mas or holiday mag-ic in your life.

No responses.

CH@TROOM

THIS WEEK’S QUESTIONLooking to 2016, if you can grant onewish for your community, what would itbe?

Every week we ask readers a question they canreply to via email. Send your answers [email protected] with Ch@troomin the subject line.

DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 1B

SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

HILLTOPPRESSEditor: Melanie Laughman, [email protected], 513-248-7573

A look back throughthe 2015 fall sports sea-son in photos from theneighborhood competi-tion in The Hilltop Press.

SAM GREENE/COMMUNITY PRESS

The La Salle seniors pose for a photo at midfield after winning a second consecutive Division II state championshipon Dec. 4.

ADAM BAUM/COMMUNITY PRESS

Winton Woods' Jessica Vaughan tries to separate from Princeton's TerrinMcCullough in a game Aug. 27.

ADAM BAUM/COMMUNITY PRESS

McAuley’s Ashley Kuchenbuch, No. 15, is greeted by teammates before a1-0 sectional soccer win over Kings on Oct. 19.

BRANDON SEVERN FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Franklin Steward of North College Hill throws the quick out route againstNorthwest on Sept. 11.

LOOK AT FALLSPORTS IN PHOTOSAdam Baum and Nick RobbeCommunity Press staff

ADAM BAUM/COMMUNITY PRESS

Kirran Magowan of St. Xavier waits to hit his approach shot from thefairway during the second round of the OHSAA Division I state tournamentOct. 24.

KAREEM ELGAZZAR/COMMUNITY PRESS

Roger Bacon wide receiver Jordan Williams runs back the opening kickofffor a touchdown against Finneytown Aug. 27.

SAM GREENE/COMMUNITY PRESS

Winton Woods senior JalenLumpkin, No. 12, breaks away for atouchdown carry in the first quarterof a 14-0 win over Elder on Oct. 16.

ADAM BAUM/COMMUNITY PRESS

Finneytown’s Joel Steimle standsover a short putt at the CincinnatiHills League Championship Sept. 17at Weatherwax.

FILE

Mount Healthy’s David Montgomery tries to break the tackle of Glen Este’sTrey Krista during the game Sept. 10.

TONY TRIBBLE FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Aiken’s Demonte Reece runs the ball during the Falcon's game againstWoodward on Oct. 3.

2B • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015 LIFE

Girls basketball» McAuley spread the scor-

ing around in a 58-12 win overHarrison on Dec. 13. The Mo-hawks had 11girls score, led byjunior Caroline Taphorn’s 11points.

» Winton Woods lost 64-31against Mount Notre DameDec. 16.

On Dec. 14, the Warriorslost 55-42 to Middletown. Win-ton Woods’ Kami Bomar had 23points and eight rebounds.

» North College Hill defeat-

ed Mount Healthy 43-42Dec. 14. Keyona Evans led theOwls with 10 points.

Boys basketball» Winton Woods fell 58-49 to

Taft on Dec. 13. Terry Durhamled the Warriors with 26 points.

» On Dec. 12, St. Xavier de-feated Marshall 59-40. JohnnyBubenhofer led the Bomberswith 20 points.

» La Salle topped Hamilton58-37 on Dec. 13. The Lancerswere led by junior guard C.J.Fleming’s 23 points.

The Lancers blew by With-row 59-40 on Dec. 15. Flemingtied his career-high with 28

points. Jeremy Larkin added 11points.

» North College Hill defeat-ed Western Hills 72-50 onDec. 16. Jujuan Linzy led theTrojans with 24 points. Kame-ron Thompson added 17 pointsand Kenny Thompson scored14.

» Western Hills defeatedMount Healthy 69-57 Dec. 15.CJ Rhodes led the Owls with 14points.

Wrestling» Winton Woods won the Ev-

erette Howard Memorial Invi-tational at North College HillDec. 12. NCH came in second

place.Winton Woods coach Jason

Dean said the Warriors wontwo tournaments in a row witha win in Fenwick’s Bob SchaubInvite on Dec. 5.

La Salle star decommits » On Dec. 13, not long after

the Bengals limped through aloss at home to rival Pitts-burgh, La Salle star runningback Jeremy Larkin an-nounced on Twitter that hiscollege football destinationwill be Northwestern Univer-sity. Larkin had first commit-ted to play his college ball atthe University of Cincinnati.

“I’m sorry to say but I havedecided to officially decommitfrom the University of Cincin-nati,” Larkin wrote.

Larkin thanked UC and thecoaching staff, but afterspeaking with his family andcoaches, he wrote “I’ve decid-ed this is what I needed to do.”

Larkin, who helped lead theLancers to back-to-back Divi-sion II state championshipsand famously finished runner-up as Mr. Football in consecu-tive seasons, joins formerteammate Jordan Thompsonin the Big Ten Conference withthe Wildcats.

SHORT HOPS

Adam Baum and Nick RobbeCommunity Press staff

The 2015 Fall SportsAwards ceremony was held atWinton Woods High School inNovember, to honor those ath-letes participating in boys andgirls soccer, cross country,volleyball, golf and girls ten-nis. Special awards given outthat evening include:

Boys Cross CountryMost Valuable Player - Da-

rion Hassertt; Most ImprovedPlayer - Isaac Sneed; WarriorAward - Silas Baur; CharlieFredrick SportsmanshipAward - Alec Willertz.

Girls Cross CountryMost Valuable Player - Lei-

la Adams; Most ImprovedPlayer - Morgan Reddy; War-rior Award - Celeste Hack-mann; Charlie FredrickSportsmanship Award - EdenDaniel.

Boys GolfMost Valuable Player - Si-

mon Asem; Most ImprovedPlayer -Michael Woodall; War-rior Award - Zavarri Carr;Charlie Fredrick Sportsman-ship Award - Simon Asem.

Girls GolfMost Valuable Player -

Cheyann Stevenson; Most Im-proved Player - Jade Davis;Warrior Award - Kenniya Car-ter; Charlie Fredrick Sports-manship Award - Lindsey VanDyke and Aversa Prentosito.

Boys SoccerMost Valuable Player - Yeri

Valasquez; Most ImprovedPlayer - Jorge Miranda; War-rior Award - C.J. Stumpf;Charlie Fredrick Sportsman-ship Award - Drew Jackson;Best Offensive Player - Mi-chael White; Best Midfielder -Ryan Glardon; Best DefensivePlayer - Cameron Mills; New-comer Award - Bhola Poudel.

Girls SoccerMost Valuable Player -

Chardai Moss and MorganWhite; Most Improved Player- Delaney Lindeman; WarriorAward - Jessica Vaughan;Charlie Fredrick Sportsman-ship Award - Karen Sanchez.

Girls TennisMost Improved - Tanicia

Dawson; Most Outstanding -

Jalyn Hill; Most Spirited - Ky-la Lett; Charlie FredrickSportsmanship Award - Jaey-dah Edwards.

VolleyballMVP “Queen of the Court” -

Whitney McKenzie; Most Im-proved - Sarah Bosworth;Most Coachable “The BrickWall Award” - Brianna Rich-ard;; Warrior Award - EmmaNightingale; Best Newcomer -Bria Gordon; Charlie FredrickSportsmanship Award - AniyaElliot.

Academic AchievementAwards (3.5 or higher firstquarter GPA whileparticipating in a fall sport)

Cross Country - Leila Ad-ams, Silas Baur, Eden Daniel,Celeste Hackmann, DarionHassertt, Diamond Isaacs,Ashley Lewis, Laura Onianwa,Lauren Onianwa, JasmineReed.

Golf - Simon Asem, MattBerte, Sarai Dean, CharlieMurrell, Lindsey Van Dyke,Aversa Prentosito.

Freshman Football - Wil-mer Esquivel.

Boys Soccer - Issac Boa-teng, Ryan Glardon, DrewJackson, Bryan Nieto, DylanNieto, David Nwafor, BlakePerkins, Govinda Pyakurel,Yaw Sakyi, Jack Schramm,Jonathan Smotherman.

Girls Soccer - Leila Adams,Alysha George, Arianna John-son, Mya Johnson, DelaneyLindeman, Madeline Kelly,Ravyn Ramsey, Karen San-chez, Imaiya Scott, GeralynSmith, Lillian Smith, Kira Stig-gers, Zakira Williams.

Tennis - Jaeydah Edwards,Jalyn Hill.

Volleyball - Brianna Ball,Sarah Bosworth, Sydney Full-er, Aria Gaines, Bria Gordon,Angel Higginbottom, AniahHollowell, Alauna Jones, JaylaLee, Whitney McKenzie, Jaha-ri Muhammad, Anne-MarieNightingale, Emma Nightin-gale, Tamara Olverson, TarynPhillips-Smith, ChiquiraReeves, Brianna Richard, Ani-ya Elliott.

THANKS TO LINDA SCHILTZ

Winton Woods High School golfer Simon Asem, left, received his sport'sMVP and Charlie Fredrick Sportsmanship Awards at the school's fallsports awards ceremony. He is shown with golf coach Dan Oliver.

WW Fall SportsAthletes are honored

SAY Soccer Champs

PROVIDED

The 2015 U10 Greenhills Blue Chargers had a very successful season and won the SAY Soccer Cincinnati CentralDivision with a record of 10-1-1. The boys represented the division in the State of Ohio SAY Soccer tournament.Team from left; Front row: Wesley Anglin, Griffin Libecap, Sean Stier, Connor Stager, Nate Richard, Henry Walker,Ryan Richardson. Middle row: Carlito Fugikawa, Brayden Strong, Peter Schirmer, Joshua Ayassou, Ryan Mulcahey,Nathan Otten. Back row: Coach Mike Schirmer, Trevor Hatfield, Max Thornton, Sammy Ballew, Stephen Vietas,Quentin Morgan, Coach William Ayassou.

Shovels, rakes, and even apitch fork were the tools of theday as eleven members of theWinton Woods High Schoolwrestling team participated ina clean-up day on a local farmas part of the team’s focus oncommunity service. The wres-tlers cleaned out stalls, movedbrush and hauled heavy treelimbs during a work day thatleft them tired, sore and dirty.

“This kind of work, and be-ing on a farm, was a differentexperience for many of theseathletes, but they jumped in,ready to get the job done,” saidvarsity coach Jason Dean. “Allof the athletic programs

throughout the district believein the importance of givingback to the community, and ourwrestlers are no exception.”

Dean said some of his wres-tlers, as well as wrestlers atWinton Wood Middle School,have experienced the generos-ity of community memberswho have helped with pay-to-play fees and sponsorship forout-of-state wrestling tourna-ments. “Even though those do-nations were given with nostrings attached, these youngmen thought it was importantto show their appreciation ofthe support they’ve been givenby giving back to the commu-

nity.”The Winton Woods High

School wrestlers are availableto help community memberswith odd jobs and will work fordonations to the wrestling pro-gram. If interested, leave amessage for Dean at WintonWoods High School at 619-2420.

Winton Woods High Schoolwrestlers who took part in thecommunity service day were:Cornell Beachem, Eric Fome-kong, Isaiah Jackson, DariusLovett, Paul McKnight, Dar-rell Noble, Max Parks, NickParks, Malik Patton, JamirThompson, and Alec Willertz.

Winton WoodsWrestlers work hard at community service

PROVIDED

Tired after a day of community service are Winton Woods High School wrestlers, from left, Nick Parks, DariusLovett, Eric Fomekong, Paul McKnight, Isaiah Jackson, Max Parks, Jamir Thompson, Cornell Beachem, Malik Patton,Darell Noble and Alec Willertz. In front are Varsity Wrestling Coach Jason Dean, left, and Winton Woods MiddleSchool Wrestling Coach Steven Cleary.

DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 3BLIFE

ACT NOW &SAVE!Many financing options available

Cannot be combined with any previous sale and quotes. Not valid with any other oYers or discounts. Limited time oYer, expires in TWO weeks.*APR is 26.9% if not paid within 12 months from the date of installation. Some minimums and restrictions may apply. Commercial sales excluded.

for qualified buyers. All buyers may not qualify.

NO INTERESTUNTIL

2017!*$200 OFF

per Window

$500 OFFper Sliding Patio/Entry Door

CALL US TODAY AT 513-253-0499

Mike GilkeyPresident/Owner

WINTER!

A+Rating

4B • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015 LIFE

Classic holiday song

Thaven’t heard of Peyton Manning, it’s

time you head back to your cave on

Borneo.

The Bengals will be in the national spotlight again tonight, when they face the Denver

THE TRUE COMPETITION COMES TO LIGHT

Credibility on line as Lewis’ team battles MNF block

MONDAY

DECEMBER 22, 2014

CINCINNATI.COM

KENTUCKY

for millennials 7B

team conscience, straight shooter and

ll-around most indispensable Bengal

last week:

game if we’re ever going to take the

next step, we have to win.

“You have to have everybody. You

have an opportunity to have the best

record around here in I don’t know

how long. We have a chance to be

11-4-1. (That would be the best Ben-

gals record since the ‘88 Super sea-

son.) You wouldn’t think that, if

you’ve been in this locker room all

year. It’s crazy.

“You’d think we’re somewhere

(around) .500. Guys have kind of over-

eacted to the way we’ve played in

think it’s guys com-

AP/FILE

The Bengals will be in the national spotlight again tonight, when they face the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.

BENGALS

Credibility on line as Lewis’ team battles MNF block

PAULDAUGHERTY

@enquirerdoc

I provoke honesty, whil

e always having

the backs of the fans. R

each me via

email at pdaugherty@enqu

irer.com.

Members of the General Assem-

bly clearly voiced their support for

a smoke-free Kentucky bill for the

2015 session last week that mirrors

previously failed legislation in 2014.

Denouncing the argument that a

smoke-free bill prohibiting smoking

in public places would kill business,

Brent Cooper, a business owner

from northern Kentucky, said not

only are businesses prospering

across the Ohio River in Cincinnati

with a smoke-free law, but that the

pubs in Ireland haven’t shut down

since the country put a ban on

smoking in the workplace 10 years

ago.Many legislators conferred that

public smoking was indefensible in

Kentucky given the state’s bad

health ratings compared to other

states throughout the U.S.

According to testimony from

Wayne Meriwether, CEO of Twin

Lakes Regional Medical Center,

second-hand smoke is just as dan-

gerous for those that don’t smoke.

“Twenty-six and half percent of

all Kentuckians smoke. We lead the

nation in lung cancer and lung can-

Kentuckysmoke-free

bill hassupportFayette House member

sees new hope in ’15

By Brad Bowman

The State Journal

See BILL, Page A4

addressing the world of

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH8580 Cheviot Rd., Colerain Twp

741-7017 www.ourfbc.comGary Jackson, Senior Pastor

Sunday School (all ages) 9:30amSunday Morning Service 10:30amSunday Evening Service 6:30pmWedn. Service/Awana 7:00pmRUI Addiction Recovery (Fri.) 7:00pm

Active Youth, College, Senior GroupsExciting Music Dept, Deaf Ministry, Nursery

Bread From HeavenOutreach Ministry

C.O.G.I.C.2929 Springdale Road 45251

Phone#(513) 742-9400Sunday School - 9:45am

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00amBible Study Thurs. - 7:00pmPantry Tuesday - 11am-2pm

Christ Church Glendale Episcopal Church965 Forest Ave - 771-1544

[email protected]@christchurchglendale.org

The Rev. John F. Keydel, Jr.8am Holy Eucharist I9am Holy Eucharist II

11am Holy Eucharist IIChild Care 9-12

EVANGELICALCOMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday School Hour (for all ages)9:15 - 10:15am

Worship Service - 10:30 to 11:45am(Childcare provided for infants/ toddlers)

Pastor: Rich LanningChurch: 2191 Struble Rd

Office: 2192 Springdale Rd542-9025

Visitors Welcome www.eccfellowship.org

Faith Lutheran ChurchNALC and LCMC

8265 Winton Rd., Finneytownwww.faithcinci.org 931-6100

Pastor Paul SchultzContemporary Service - 9 AMTraditional Service - 11:00 AM

Sunday School - 10:15 AM(Sept. - May)

3301 Compton Rd. (1 block east of Colerain)

www.christ-lcms.org Ph: 513-385-8342

December 24, 7:00pm Service of Lessons & Carols

December 25, 10:00am Christmas Celebration

Come Share the birth of Christ with us!

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS5921 Springdale Rd

Rev. Richard Davenport, PastorWorship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m,

Bible Study 9:15 a.m. SundaysClassic Service and Hymnbook

www.trinitylutherancincinnati.com385-7024

Monfort HeightsUnited Methodist Church3682 West Fork Rd, west of North BendTraditional Worship 9:45am

Connect Contemporary Worship 11:00amNursery Available • Sunday School513-481-8699 • www.mhumc.org

Spiritual Checkpoint...Bearing the Love of Christ...for you!

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR8005 Pfeiffer Rd. Montgomery 791-3142WWW.COS-UMC.ORG

Traditional Worship8:20AM & 11:00AM

Contemporary Worship 9:40amSunday School (All ages)

9:40 & 11AMNursery Care Provided

Reverend Jennifer Lucas, Senior Pastor

Mt. HealthyUnited Methodist ChurchCorner of Compton and Perry Streets

513-931-5827Sunday School 8:45-9:45am

Traditional Worship 10:00-11:00amNursery Available Handicap Access

“Come as a guest. Leave as a friend.”

FLEMING ROADUnited Church of Christ

691 Fleming Rd 522-2780Rev Pat McKinney

Sunday School - All Ages - 9:15amSunday Worship - 10:30am

Nursery Provided

Sharonville United MethodistTraditional worship services at 8:15am & 11:00amContemporary worship service at 9:30amFaith development opportunities for all ages!3751 Creek Rd. 513-563-0117www.sharonville-umc.org

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH

“Life on Purpose in Community”2651 Adams Rd. (near Pippin)

Worship Assembly-Sunday 10:45amPhone 825-9553

www.highviewchristianchurch.com

Northminster Presbyterian Church703 Compton Rd., Finneytown 931-0243

Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Showing LoveSunday Worship Schedule

Traditional Services - 8:00 & 10:30amContemporary Services - 9:00am

Student Cafe: 10:15amChildcare Available

Nancy Ross- Zimmerman - Pastors

TO PLACE AN AD: 513.768.8400

DIRECTORY

TO PLACE YOUR ADEMAIL: cin-classi@[email protected]: 513.768.8184 or 513.768.8189

Area fire departmentswill be more efficient andeffective, thanks to thework of 15 area fire offi-cials who made up thefirst graduating class ofthe Fire Officer III pro-gram at Great Oaks Ca-reer Campuses.

Fifteen chief fire offi-cers and future chief offi-cers from nine south-western Ohio communi-ties completed 40 hoursof training over fiveweeks to be eligible forNational Board on FireService Professional

Qualifications (ProBoard) certification forFire Officers.

The fire officers whoparticipated, and the de-partments they repre-sent, are: Justin Buehler,Clearcreek Township;Matthew Carey, MonroeTownship (ClermontCounty); Scott Clasgens,Monroe; Chris Eisele,Deerfield Township; PaulM. Gallo, Reading; JasonGeiser, Forest Park; Mat-thew Grubbs, Monroe;Thomas Jackson, ForestPark; Matt Lagedrost,

South Lebanon; David J.Leverage, Monroe; John-ny A. Mason, LibertyTownship; Justin D. Null,Clearcreek Township; Ed-ward A. Von Lehmden,Reading; James M. Wat-kins, Liberty Townshi-p,and Douglas W. Weh-meyer, Deerfield Town-ship.

Fire Officer III is partof a national training andcertification progressionfor those leading andmanaging a fire depart-ment: Fire Officer I (frontline supervision) throughFire Officer IV (execu-tive level management ofthe fire department).

The Fire Officer IIIcertification program ad-dressed human re-sources, administration,emergency management,customer service andcommunity risk reduc-tion, and was taught bynationally recognized in-

dustry professionalsfrom the greater Cincin-nati area.

Great Oaks PublicSafety Services Supervi-sor Jim Whitworth said,“We are pleased to be ableto offer this program tothose serving our com-munities to help them ad-vance their professional-ism and leadership andmanagement skills for ef-fectively dealing with to-day’s challenges in thepublic sector.”

The class included lec-tures, discussions, largeand small group exer-cises, knowledge testing,and the student’s presen-tation of their assignedresearch project. The re-search project was com-pleted outside of theclassroom, and addresseda contemporary issue af-fecting their agency,community, or the fireservice industry.

PROVIDED

Graduates of the Fire Officer III program at Great Oaks include, from left, front, Thomas Jackson, Douglas Wehmeyer,Matthew Carey, Matt Lagedrost, Johnny Mason and Jason Geiser; back, Edward Von Lehmden, Justin Buehler, Paul Gallo,Chris Eisele, James Watkins, Mathew Grubbs, Scott Clasgens, David Leverage and Justin Null.

Students complete fire officertraining at Great Oaks

The Women HelpingWomen’s Sunday Salonsseries starts Jan. 17 andruns through March 20,presenting local speakers(like University of Cincin-nati President Santa Ono,Judge Heather Russelland national equal rightsactivist Jim Obergfell),who will address timelytopics (like the arts, law,social justice and entre-preneurship), in some ofthe most unique and beau-tiful private homes andother venues aroundtown.

Tickets can be boughtstarting Dec. 14 for specif-ic Sunday Salons, and giftcertificates are also avail-able, allowing the recipi-ents to choose the Salonspeaker that most in-trigues them. Important-ly, 100 percent of the ticketprice supports WomenHelping Women, enablingthe non-profit agency toserve more survivors andprovide additional pre-vention education in thecommunity in 2016. Sun-day Salons sell out everyyear and will likely do soagain this year.

To buy tickets or giftcertificates for the 2016Sunday Salon series, callWomen Helping Women’sSunday Salon ReservationLine at 513-977-5552 orvisit www. womenhelpingwomen.org. Individual Salontickets are $65 each, andthe number of tickets islimited due to seating ca-pacity, which varies foreach event.

The schedule:

‘All That Glitters’Speaker: Kim Kloster-

man, Kimberly Kloster-man Jewelry; CEO ofKlosterman Bakery

Hosts: Jack and Dan-ielle Ondeck, Green Town-ship

Jan. 17, 11 a.m.-1:30p.m., seating capacity: 30people.

‘Shark Tank: A Hit, AMiss, and a ‘NoThank You’’

Speakers: Entrepre-neurs Neal Hoffman, Kon-rad Billetz, Michael Mar-kesbery, and ModeratorScott Jacobs

Hosts: Cintrifuse, OTR,with Steve and Sue Bag-gott

Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-1:30p.m., seating capacity: 40people

‘Saving the WorldOne Chocolate Barat a Time’

Speaker: Paul Picton,Chocolate Maker, Maver-ick Chocolate

Host: Jennie RosenthalBerliant, East WalnutHills

Jan. 24, 3 p.m.-5:30p.m., seating capacity: 40people

‘Spotlight onLocal Heroes!’

Speakers: Jim Oberge-fell, plaintiff in marriageequality Supreme CourtCase, joined by AlphonseGerhardstein, Attorney

Hosts: Anne Mulderand Becky Gibbs, EdenPark

Jan. 31, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.,seating capacity: 35 peo-ple

‘Stories He NeverTold (and Some HeDid)’

Speaker: John Kiese-wetter, Keeper of Cincin-nati’s Broadcast Historyand Media Beat Bloggerfor WVXU.org

Hosts: Flo and Tom De-Witt, East End

Feb. 14, 3 p.m.-5:30p.m., seating capacity: 40people

‘Never on Sunday:High Tea at aCincinnati Treasure’

Speaker: John Faherty,director, Mercantile Li-brary and former Enquir-er Writer

Hosts: The MercantileLibrary, Downtown, withJan and David Lazarus,Water Tower Fine Wines,and Molly Wellmann

Saturday, Feb. 20, 3p.m.-5:30 p.m., seating ca-pacity: 35 people

‘Courting JusticeWith New Solutions’

Speaker: Heather Rus-sell, Judge, HamiltonCounty Municipal Court

Host: Roberta Teran,Mount Adams

Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m.- 3p.m., seating capacity: 25people

‘How DoesHe Do It?’

Speaker: Santa Ono,president, The Universityof Cincinnati

Host: High Street, Soul-ful Modern LifestyleStore, Pendleton

Feb. 21, 4 p.m.-6:30p.m., seating capacity: 50people

Women HelpingWomen announcesSunday Salon schedule

See SALON, Page 5B

DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 5BLIFE

Pet FriendlyV I L L AGE

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE

FOR THE

HOLIDAYS

HOME

11100 Springfi eld PikeCincinnati, OH

513.782.2717www.MapleKnoll.org

LOAD UP YOUR SLEDand see how Maple Knoll can

create the perfect home for

every season this year. This holiday season think about where

you want to call home. Maple Knoll Village offers spacious, customized

homes surrounded by a library, chapel, woodshop, wellness center complete

with an indoor warm water pool, multiple dining options, and numerous

activities. Housekeeping, snow removal, maintenance, and onsite

health care will allow you the time you deserve to spend

with your loved ones.

CE-0000631689

ChristmasNativity

presented by Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home

Nativity open through December~ ~ ~

“Fear not! For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall

T nd the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12

7345 Hamilton Avenue in Mt. Healthy

7345 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy(513) 521-9303

‘Xavier University’sUnlikely PointGuard’

Speaker: Sister RoseAnn Fleming, S.N.D. de N.

Hosts: Greg and TinaChristopher, Evanston

Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-1:30

p.m., seating capacity: 40people

‘From Farm toEveryone’s Table’

Speakers: Julie Fran-cis, Nectar Restaurant,and Suzy DeYoung, LaSoupe

Hosts: Marcie and Mi-chael Vilardo, MadisonPlace

Feb. 28,4 p.m.-6:30p.m., seating capacity: 25

people

‘Let It Go!’Speaker: Kathy Comi-

sar, Senior Sales VicePresident, Comey & Shep-herd Realtors

Hosts: Betsy and DavidMann, Clifton

March 6, 2 p.m.-4:30p.m., seating capacity: 30

‘Bigger Than Life!’

Speaker: Tom Tsuchi-ya, Sculptor

Hosts: Joeline and PaulLecture, Newport, EastRow Historic District

March 13, 2 p.m.-4:30p.m., seating capacity: 25people

‘Ensemble Theatre’sLeading Lady’

Speaker: D. Lynn Mey-ers, producing artistic di-rector, Ensemble Theatre

CincinnatiHost: Dino DiStasi,

WyomingMarch 20, 1 p.m.-3:30

p.m., seating capacity: 30people

‘Eyewitness toHistory’

Speaker: Joe Bride,Journalist, Public Rela-tions Executive, and Prob-lem Solver

Hosts: Christopher

Bolling and Stephen Pe-terson, North Avondale

March 20, 4 p.m.-6:30p.m., seating capacity: 30people

Salon schedule,information

To buy tickets for theSunday Salon series, call513-977-5552 or visitwww.womenhelpingwom-en.org. Gift certificatesare also available.

SalonContinued from Page 4B

The iconic nativityscene at the Ogle & PaulR. Young Funeral Homein Mount Healthy isonce again drawing peo-ple from throughout theregion.

You can meditate atthe manger tableau,which features life-sizewax figures sculpted byfounder Paul R. YoungSr., pet the live sheep,goats and donkeys andtake a carriage ride.

There’s a large Santafigure on the funeralhome’s front porch, sokids can get a picturewith him while a livebrass quartet playsChristmas music.

The Ogle & Paul R.Young Funeral Home at7345 Hamilton Ave. hasbeen offering the nativ-ity scene since 1948. Itwill remain open untilthe first of the year.

Interesting fact: PaulR. Young Sr., a WWIIU.S. Army veteran, waswith a small group ofsoldiers first at the lib-eration of the Buchen-wald concentrationcamp. He died in 2013 atthe age of 91.

The manger is back!

PHOTOS BY JEANNE HOUCK/THE COMMUNITY PRESS

Local communities light up the holiday season with decorations and lights to celebrateChristmas. A man pauses to consider the nativity scene with the baby Jesus at the Ogle & Paul R.Young Funeral Home.

A man pets the animals while a pajama-clad child at the righttakes in the scene with big eyes.

A brass quartet fills the nightair with Christmas carols.

Peopleclamberaboard a“carriage”deckedout intwinklingChristmaslights.

Santa Claus is a scene stealer,too, with the younger crowd.

6B • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015 LIFE

Join Paul Dehner Jr.,Paul Daugherty, a guest,plus other Enquirer Sportspersonalities at Moerlein Lager House.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 AT 7PM

WATCH ALONG AT: Cincinnati.com

College Hill6276 Collegevue Place: KSManagement Properties LLC toSRGO Holdings LLC; $37,500.

881 North Bend Road: Glass,Mary J. to Blackboard Co. Ltd.;$70,000.

1530 Reid Ave.: CraftsmanProperties LLC to DDD Restora-tion LLC; $61,900.

5753 St. Elmo Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1541 Ambrose Ave.: LH Cincin-nati Properties LLC to SG In-vestment Team LLC; $5,000.

1928 Bluebell Drive: Grubb,Jeanette D. Tr. to Brenner,Matthew S. & Mari D.;$145,900.

923 Venetian Terrace: JD Smith

Holdings LLC to JDS Holdings IIILLC; $54,000.

Forest Park10632 Bradbury Drive: Lehm-kuhl, Tim & Karen to Sweet,Joshua D, & Laura J.; $107,500.

710 Cranford Drive: Lsm HomesLLC to Dunbar, Eric; $123,000.

1995 Crest Road: Penn, HartfordE. & Johnetta M. to Martin,Robert D, & Michelle J.;$210,000.

11010 Donora Lane: Gray, Tara E.to Vinebrook Annex B. OhioLLC; $46,000.

697 Evangeline Road: Cosler,Lori Jane to Foley, Jody J. &Stacey M. Hupp; $110,000.

12066 Hitchcock Drive: Wilming-ton Trust NA to V. MortgageREO 1 LLC; $87,310.

12066 Hitchcock Drive: V. Mort-gage REO 1 LLC to Vbox AnnexLLC; $49,000.

1015 Kemper Meadow Drive:Folenius, Robert R. & WandaSue to Griffin, Robert & Denee;$129,000.

11461 Lincolnshire Drive: ASCapital LLC to Angulo, Marcelo;$128,000.

796 Northland Blvd.: Haffner,Grant E. to Helton, Donald &Karen S.; $105,000.

Greenhills60 Gambier Circle: May, Randy &Gladys M. Sheldon to Vine-brook Annex B. Ohio LLC;$59,000.

42 Jewel Lane: McCane, Lynn &Kenneth to Carter, Andrew B.;$139,500.

Mount Airy5315 Colerain Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

5535 Fox Road: Higgins, MarkBailey & Emily L. OmahoneyHiggins to Dahal, Hari; $76,500.

2608 Kathleen Court: Cureton,Charlene L. to Avery, Christo-pher D,; $115,000.

5617 Kirby Ave.: Rolfes, Mark S.to Alton Investments LLC; $10.

5465 Songbird Drive: Morgan,Bruce to Marshall, Edward A.;$52,500.

5407 Bluebird Lane: Batten,Detrice L. to Taylor, Denise A.;$121,500.

2525 Flanigan Court: Nellom,Sam Jr. & Rosemary to VentureReal Estate Group LLC; $67,000.

Mount Healthy7233 Bernard Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $42,340.

7841 Seward Ave.: Behanan,Tara L. to Rath Baile LLC;$35,000.

1734 Adams Road: Piper, Mat-thew S. to Gratsch, MatthewD.; $71,000.

North College Hill6808 Betts Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1832 Cordova Ave.: QuarraProperties Ltd. to Stevens,Arthur; $17,800.

1918 Cordova Ave.: Home-steading and Urban Redevel-opment Corp.-Ohio to Spear-man, Sheila; $50,000.

1624 Dallas Ave.: Pacific Mort-gage Investments LLC to Colo-nial Impact Fund-II LLC;$27,808.

1630 Dallas Ave.: Pallo, Laurel J.to Timber Holdings LLC;$46,000.

1633 Dallas Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1813 De Armand Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1701 Goodman Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

23 Iron Woods Drive: Young,Winston to Shillon, Mahabir S.& Gurpreet K.; $113,500.

1533 Oak Knoll Drive: Rohling,Donald R. & June A. to Habig,Joshuah G. & Noah A. Terry;$171,500.

6702 Simpson Ave.: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1318 Telford Ave.: Oaks, Amy S.& Cory A. to Woltering, Brandy& Patrick Walkenhorst;$96,500.

6554 Baywood Drive: Joshi,Krishna to Bordenkircher, Barry& Cheryl; $159,900.

1832 Cordova Ave.: Stevens,Arthur to Benning, GwenRobinson; $15,000.

7012 Noble Court: Kulis, KortnieM. to Maddox, Denise Y.;$89,900.

7034 Noble Court: ChristianaTrust Tr. to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $36,000.

1800 Waltham Ave.: Davidson,Estill L. & Paula Jane to David-son, Jonathan A.; $71,000.

SpringfieldTownship738 Ashford Court: Beck, Don-ald E. to Oaks, Amy S. & CoryA.; $150,000.

1535 Bermuda Place: Martin,Michele & Robert Martin toJohnson, Paul III; $94,900.

1413 Biloxi Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

11935 Blackhawk Circle: Smith,Wallace G. Jr. & Jeanine R. toMendoza, Cecilia Flores &Alberto Reyes Sandoval;$146,900.

1966 Bluehill Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $42,340.

8844 Cabot Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

8886 Cabot Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

806 Compton Road: Helm, Olgato Griffin, Gail & Jerry;$113,500.

537 Conrad Drive: Allen, Barba-ra E. to Mueller, Susan J. Tr. &James G. Tr.; $257,500.

10914 Crystalhill Court: Cincin-nati Neighborhod HousingGroup LLC to Vinebrook AnnexB. Ohio LLC; $41,750.

2272 Deblin Drive: Meale,Michael D, to Thompson, AlesaR.; $91,000.

8658 Elmtree Ave.: Crooms, DaleR. to Tamang, Chaur S. & Aita;$84,000.

9065 Fontainebleau Terrace:Osborn, M. Dean & Joann toStalvey, Ross W. & Mariah A.;$150,000.

8681 Grenada Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

10107 Leacrest Road: Chiasson,William R. Tr. & Janet M. Tr. toMurray, Andrew J. & AngelaRae; $135,000.

1310 Madeleine Circle: Cincin-nati Neighborhood HousingGroup LLC to Vinebrook AnnexB. Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1146 Meadowind Court: U.S.Bank Trust NA Tr. to EquityRehabbers LLC; $83,000.

1859 Mistyhill Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $42,340.

8782 Mockingbird Lane: Bonds,Brandon & Kelly to BrookfieldRelocation Inc.; $116,000.

8782 Mockingbird Lane: Brook-field Relocation Inc. to StoneFinancing LLC; $116,000.

1009 Pinehollow Lane: Ten-bosch, Gerald J. & Betsy A. toU.S. Bank NA; $88,985.

989 Sarbrook Drive: Parker,Warren G. to Vinebrook AnnexB. Ohio LLC; $44,000.

2140 Sevenhills Drive: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $41,570.

1566 Summit Road: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $1,353,650.

1106 Tassie Lane: Luhn, EdwardJ. & Kathleen M. to Hardman,Monica Elise & Damion;$114,500.

9686 Wildbrook Lane: FifthThird Mortgage Co. to Vi-nebrook Annex B. Ohio LLC;$44,000.

1810 Windmill Way: CincinnatiNeighborhood Housing GroupLLC to Vinebrook Annex B.Ohio LLC; $46,189.

7770 Winton Road: Hall, Emily E.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

See REAL ESTATE, Page 7B

ABOUT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERSInformation is provided as a public service by the office

of Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes. Neighborhooddesignations are approximate.

Janet L. HydeJanet L. (nee Fangmeyer)

Hyde, 82, passed away Nov. 18.She was proud to have been a

registerednurse for over30 years and amember ofCollege HillPresbyterianChurch.

Survived byhusbandCharles“Chick” Hyde;children

Sharon (David), David (Cynthia),and Timothy; grandchildrenLaura, Michael, Suzanne, Joshua,Jonathan, Lindsey, and Court-ney; great-grandchild Owen.

Services have been held. Ogle

and Paul R. Young Funeral Homeserved the family.

Memorials to the College HillPresbyterian Church Choir Fundor Hospice of Cincinnati.

Herb SalyersHerb Salyers, 78, passed away

Nov. 14.Survived by children Kim

Ward, Connie Bierman, CarlaMoore; siblings Harold Salyersand Carol Busch; grandchildren

Tiffany, Lydia, Jennifer, Benja-min, Nicole, Kendra, Ellie,Jessica, Peter, and Sammy; fivegreat-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by wifeDorothy Salyers; son MarkSalyers.

Services have been held.Paul Young Funeral Homeserved the family.

Memorials to the WoundedWarrior Project.

DEATHS

Hyde

ABOUT OBITUARIESBasic obituary information and a color photograph of

your loved one is published without charge by The Com-munity Press. Email to [email protected] [email protected]. To publish a largermemorial tribute, call 242-4000 or pricing details.

DECEMBER 23, 2015 • HILLTOP PRESS • 7BLIFE

CE-0000632815

Council on Aging and Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help. HEAP helps low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. The income limits for HEAP are: $20,598 a year for a single person and $27,878 a year for couples.

Seniors and people with disabilities who want to fi nd out if they are eligible may contact Council on Aging for help with HEAP applications: (513) 721-1025.

Need Help With Winter Heating Bills?

LOVE WORK LIKE IT’S YOUR JOB.

TAKE FIVE MINUTES A DAY TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE.

Satisfaction comes in all shapes in sizes. Fortunately, we’ve got jobs for everyone.Fine one that’s right for you on CareerBuilder.com.

to Wells Fargo Bank NA;$92,000.

7509 Abbie Place: Schulte,Richard C. Jr. to Williams,Roosevelt; $57,600.

800 Compton Road: Bryan,William T. to Parks, Alexandra& David; $75,000.

8798 Constance Lane: Petachi,Jennifer L. to Dahal, Tek;

$94,000.8613 Elmtree Ave.: Schababerle,Kathryn to Timber HoldingsLLC; $57,500.

1080 Galbraith Road: Schreiner,Dale M. & Claire M. to BurnetteWilliam P. & Vineecia Baker;$205,000.

1002 Harbury Drive: Ridge,Cynthia G. & Steven L. to SperoLLC; $165,000.

1894 Roosevelt Ave.: Harbour

Portfolio VII LP to Park StreetGroup LLC; $11,930.

1894 Roosevelt Ave.: Park StreetGroup LLC to White, AndrewTr.; $18,000.

9489 Sherborn Drive: Doan,Catherine J. & Suzanne J.Burnham to Doan, Catherine J.;$49,000.

9390 Winton Road: Zeisler,Evelyn M. to Brim, ChristopherR. & Mark R.; $85,000.

REAL ESTATE

Continued from Page 6B

Nov. 21.5100 block of Hawaiian Ter-race, Nov. 24.

5400 block of Songbird Drive,Nov. 25.

5500 block of Kirby Ave., Nov.23.

FOREST PARKIncidents/investigationsBurglaryReported at 11000 block ofFarmington Road, Oct. 19.

DomesticReported on 11000 block ofKary Lane, Oct. 25.

TheftReported on 1800 block ofCrest Road, Oct. 25.

Temporary tag removed fromvehicle at Kodiak Drive, Oct.19.

Wallet removed from 1100block of Smiley Road, Oct. 19.

Firearm removed from 1900block of Waycross, Oct. 20 .

Wallet removed from 1200block of W. Kemper Road,Oct. 21.

Vehicle window damaged at11000 block of Rose Lane,Oct. 21.

Reported on 1100 block ofSmiley, Oct. 22.

Cell phone removed from11000 block of Southland,Sept. 14.

Vehicle removed from 1100block of W. Kemper, Oct. 24.

Cell phone removed from 600block of Sharon Road, Oct.

CINCINNATI DISTRICT 5Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacing1600 block of Cedar Ave., Nov.20.

Aggravated robbery2600 block of ChesterfieldCourt, Nov. 27.

5900 block of Belmont Ave.,Nov. 27.

Assault1500 block of W. North BendRoad, Nov. 27.

1500 block of W. North Bend,

Nov. 28.Breaking and entering5500 block of Foxrun Court,Nov. 24.

5800 block of Belmont Ave.,Nov. 24.

6300 block of Savannah Ave.,Nov. 20.

Criminaldamaging/endangering1600 block of Llanfair Ave.,Nov. 29.

2600 block of ChesterfieldCourt, Nov. 27.

4800 block of Hawaiian Ter-race, Nov. 28.

5000 block of Hawaiian Ter-race, Nov. 27.

5000 block of Hawaiian Ter-race, Nov. 29.

5500 block of Colerain Ave.,Nov. 25.

5600 block of Little FlowerAve., Nov. 22.

5800 block of Hamilton Ave.,Nov. 23.

5800 block of Hamilton Ave.,Nov. 28.

Domestic violence4800 block of Hawaiian Ter-race, Nov. 23.

Menacing2600 block of Kipling Ave.,Nov. 26.

Theft1400 block of Ambrose Ave.,Nov. 28.

1400 block of Teakwood Ave.,Nov. 23.

1900 block of Jesse Lane, Nov.24.

2300 block of Kipling Ave.,

25.

MOUNT HEALTHYIncidents/investigationsAssaultReported at 7700 block ofJoseph St., Oct. 30.

Reported at 7400 block ofWerner Ave., Oct. 31.

BurglaryReported at 8000 block ofHamilton Ave., Nov. 1.

DomesticReported on Compton, Oct.31.

Reported on Compton Road,Oct. 31.

Reported on Clovernook, Oct.31.

MenacingReported at t 7900 block ofHamilton Ave., Oct. 30.

NORTH COLLEGE HILLIncidents/investigationsBurglaryReported at 1500 block of W.Galbraith Road, Nov. 9

DomesticReported on Marvin Ave., Nov.9.

Reported on Norman Ave.,Nov. 9.

Reported on Dallas Ave., Nov.9.

Reported on Hamilton Ave.,Nov. 9.

Theft

6700 block of Hamilton Ave.,Nov. 10.

6400 block of Simpson Ave.,Nov. 9.

7100 block of Hamilton Ave.,Nov. 9.

7100 block of Hamilton Ave.,Nov. 9.

SPRINGFIELDTOWNSHIP

Incidents/investigationsAggravated robberyReported on 1200 block ofMadeleine Circle, Aug. 31.

Breaking and enteringReported on 1300 block ofSummit Road, Aug. 30.

BurglaryReported at 400 block ofMerrymaid Lane, Aug. 31.

Criminal damagingVehicle damaged on 1900block of Creswell Drive, Aug.28.

DomesticReported on Fallbrook Lane,

Aug. 31.Reported on Day Road, Aug.29.

Reported on Winton Road,Aug. 29.

Reported on 1500 block ofPleasant Run Drive, Aug. 29.

Misuse of credit cardReported on 10000 block ofCrystalhill Court, Aug. 27.

RapeReported on Millcliff Drive,Sept. 2.

TheftReported on 800 block ofFinney Trail, Sept. 1.

Check valued at $6,600 re-moved from Montoro Drive,Sept. 2.

Purse and items removed from2200 block of Miles Road,Aug. 31.

Reported on 8400 block ofWinton Road, Aug. 29.

Vehicle removed from 8900block of Daly Road, Aug. 29.

POLICE REPORTS

ABOUT POLICEREPORTS

Community Presspublishes incident rec-ords provided by localpolice departments. Allreports published arepublic records.

To contact your localpolice department: » Springfield Township,729-1300» Mount Healthy: 728-3183» Cincinnati District 5,569-8500» North College Hill,521-7171» Greenhills, 825-2101» Forest Park, 595-5220.

Klosterman Breadwrapped up its Pink Loafcampaign benefiting ThePink Ribbon Girls, Oct. 31.

In honor of Breast Can-cer Awareness Month,Klosterman Bread donat-ed a portion of the pro-ceeds from the PinkLoaves sold throughoutthe six-week campaign toThe Pink Ribbon Girls.Consumers showed sup-

port by purchasing spe-cially marked PinkLoaves in local groceryaisles where participatingitems are sold. Collective-ly, Klosterman Breadreached its goal of raising$10,000 for The Pink Rib-bon Girls.

One hundred percentof the proceeds raisedfrom the campaign weredonated to The Pink Rib-

bon Girls, an outreachmission aimed to providebreast cancer awarenessto young women. With thehelp of this donation, theyaim to launch new educa-tional and support effortsto expand young women’sknowledge on breast can-cer. For women in theUnited States, death ratesfrom breast cancer arehigher than any other can-

cer and one in eight wom-en will develop breastcancer in their lifetime.These women are moth-ers, sisters, daughters,aunts and grandmothersthat are touched by thisdisease every day.

“We love involving thecommunity in our effortsto end breast cancer,”shared Tracie Metzger,founder and director of

development for The PinkRibbon Girls. “Companiessuch as KlostermanBread are a symbol of thesupport that is so vital toexpanding our efforts andreaching the youngercommunity of women thatneed education on BreastCancer Awareness.”

“In our fourth year ofholding the Pink LoafCampaign, we are so ex-

cited to see such success,”said Kim Klosterman,CEO, Klosterman Bread.“It is a testament to thecommunity’s desire togive back. We hope to con-tinue this campaign andcontinue sharing the im-portance of breast cancerawareness, healthy livingand nutrition for womenby selling Pink Loaves.”

Klosterman, Pink Ribbon Girls celebrate ‘Pink Ribbon Loaf’

8B • HILLTOP PRESS • DECEMBER 23, 2015 LIFE

REBRANDINGBY PETER WENTZ / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

No. 1220

RE

LE

AS

E D

AT

E: 12/27/2015

ACROSS

1 Chipped beef go-with6 Plugged in11 Subjects of frequent

updates15 Tennis’s Wawrinka,

winner of the 2015 French Open

19 Wet spot20 Sophomore’s choice21 “Language of the

unheard,” per Martin Luther King Jr.

22 “Duh, I get it”23 “Corrected” slogan

for a tech company?26 Matriarch of six of

the 12 Tribes of Israel

27 Bounce28 Regarding29 Keeper of the flame?30 Majority of Saudi

Arabians31 Kind of tone33 “Corrected”

slogan for an office-supply chain?

37 Anna Karenina’s lover

39 Deer hunter’s prize40 Skaters’ leaps41 Who might say, “I’m

I. M.”42 Rating for many HBO

shows44 Early co-host of “The

View”

49 “Corrected” slogan for a fast-food franchise?

52 Feudal superiors53 “The Boy Next Door”

star, to fans56 Elbow57 Sources of some

rattling58 Milkmaid’s handful59 Earnings, so to speak62 Tubs64 Fall back on, as in

desperation66 “Corrected” slogan

for a dessert brand?71 Gambit72 Gambit73 Molly who wrote “Bill

of Wrongs”74 Hogwarts delivery

system75 Dweeb77 Confine81 Measure of inflation,

for short82 Calligraphers83 “Corrected” slogan

for a hairstyling product?

87 Shows promise89 Thom ____ shoes90 Short note?91 “When in ____, tell the

truth”: Mark Twain93 Second95 Took, as a test97 “Corrected” slogan

for a frozen breakfast food?

102 Aunt in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”

103 Reflective writing

104 Certificationfor eco-friendly buildings, for short

105 “Funny bumping into you here”

107 “Unfortunately … ”110 Seaside scavenger111 “Corrected” slogan

for a dairy product?115 Hot rod’s rod116 Took a card117 President-____118 “Duck Dynasty”

network119 Action-oriented

sorts, supposedly120 Surfaces, in a way121 Targets of cons122 Work with the hands

DOWN

1 “Africa” band, 19822 First Ironman locale3 “From my perspective

… ”4 Possible black market

cause5 “Naughty!”6 Buggy people?7 Drift8 Driver who won the

Indy 500, Daytona 500 and Le Mans

9 European deer10 Get things wrong11 “The Terminator”

star, to fans12 Bit of marketing13 Oktoberfest dance14 It’s a mess15 Signs of respect16 Hurricanes’ grp.17 Yoga poses

18 Like three Cy Young games

24 Indirect objects, grammaticallyspeaking

25 “Oh, gross!”30 What�and�

indicate32 “Acoustic guitar” or

“terrestrial radio”34 “Hey, relax!”35 ____ Pepper36 Hudgens of “High

School Musical”37 Big lug38 Shepherd’s workplace39 Pioneering stand-up

comedian43 El Paso setting:

Abbr.45 Admission of 195946 Josh47 Gibes48 Figures in bedtime

stories50 Nordic wonders51 Charge53 “Romeo Must Die”

star, 200054 Approach evening55 Missouri River

natives57 It makes a turn at the

entrance58 Globetrot59 Some jazz60 Promises61 Ma uses them63 Like ibexes65 Cover’s opposite67 Greeted with respect68 Like shepherds’

charges69 Holds to be

70 Scrutinized76 Mint78 Subject for one

studying onomastics79 Ottawa-based media

inits.80 Flooded with82 Submarine near the

Gulf Coast83 TV character with

the catchphrase “Booyakasha!”

84 Rope from a ship, say

85 “Whoop-de-____”

86 Start of the Lord’s Prayer

87 Band with the first video on MTV, with “the”

88 Connectivity issue

91 Having all the add-ons, say

92 Singer of the aria “Ora e per sempre addio”

94 Let, e.g.96 Barring no one97 Corporate

department98 Plants99 Stephenie who wrote

“Twilight”100 Cartoonish shrieks101 URL ender

102 I.M. sessions

106 “Fiddlesticks!”

108 Photographer/writer Arlene

109 Short timetable?

111 Chemical used to fight malaria

112 Border line?

113 Like

114 Talk up a storm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

49 50 51 52 53 54 55

56 57 58

59 60 61 62 63 64 65

66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73

74 75 76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85 86

87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94 95 96

97 98 99 100 101 102

103 104 105 106 107 108 109

110 111 112 113 114

115 116 117 118

119 120 121 122

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE 6A

New Phone Number513 346 1600

TriHealth.com/Ortho

B. Fuller, MD J. Leonard, MD R. Raines, MD

NewNumber,Same Outstanding Care

Our new phone number is intended to improve yourpatient experience by providing you a more directand eJcient way to schedule with your TriHealthOrthopedic & Sports Institute physician.

We remain committed to getting you back on yourfeet and helping you live better, with the same levelof quality, compassion, and expertise you have cometo expect from us.

Call 513 346 1600 today for an appointment.

K. Reilly, MD C. Ruhnke, MD J. Sorger, MD

Drawings by www.drawme.com

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brian Bazeley Joe Biggs Art Chaney Heather Claypool Joe Darwish Bill Dattilo

Rick Hoeting Lisa Ibold Sylvia Kalker Maria Nicolls

Chris Soaper Laurie WisselDick Schneider

Sharon Conners

Deb Drennan

Mike Jackson

Dan Nieman Jessica Phelps Jeanne Rieder Tina Rieder Doug Rolfes Mike Rolfes

Vicki SchlechtingerMischell Wolfram

Mike Wright Mary Ann Zieverink Bev Smith

Steve Florian Dan GroteJack Hoeting

Marilyn Hoehne Karen MenkhausJennifer Hamad

Julie PieczonkaKaren Oswald

Josette Binder Gwen Bohman

hoeting.comhoeting.comhoeting.com451-4800451-4800 Thinking of a Real Estate Career? Give Us a Call

Jeanne Haft

Megan Vollrath

DECEMBER 23, 2015 μ NORTHWEST - COMMUNITY μ 1C

Your Source

Legalsfor the latest...

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Homes for Sale-Ohio Homes for Sale-Ohio

Real Estate

Rentalsgreat places to live...

Careers

Jobsnew beginnings...

Management

Assorted

Stuffall kinds of things...

Electronics

BRIGHT: Uniquely designed 4 bed, 3 bath quad level w/ eat in kitchen, stone

WBFP in LVR, concrete drive, and oversized garage. $169,900

DILLSBORO: Seclusion & privacy. 12.8 ac w/pond & fantastic valley views,

home off ers 5 bed, 2.5 bath, large eat in kitchen, 2 car attached garage.

$249,900

BRIGHT: Great location, 3 bed, 3 full bath ranch home on large lot w/1st fl r

laundry, eat in kitchen, & full basement. $164,900

YORKVILLE: Custom built ranch on 5.1 ac, full basement, 1st fl r laundry, 2

car attached plus 24x38 detached insulated garage. Adjoining 59 ac available.

$299,900

YORKVILLE: Gorgeous 59 ac tract with lake, great home site. City water

and gas at street. $314,900

YORKVILLE: Nice level 5 ac lot on Chapel Thorne Estates. $84,900

CORNERSTONEWe’re In Your Corner.

812.637.2220 WWW.CSTONEREALTY.COM

CE-000

0638

517

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject tothe Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegalto advertise any preference, limitation or discriminationbased on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapor familial status or an intention to make any such prefer-ence, limitation or discrimination.This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisingfor real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readersare hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in thisnewpaper 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

Newly Renovated.Deluxe 1 & 2 BR,

washer/dryer hookup, pool. No pets.From $495 mo.

Call 513-923-9477

WHITE OAKWOODSIDE APTS

CE-0000637441

MT. HEALTHY

RidgewoodSenior Apartments

• Rent Based on Income• Beautiful, Park-like Setting • Aff ordable Housing For Low Income Seniors • Secure, Seniors Only Building• Elevators and Resident Activities

• We also have Section 8 Family Apts. at other locations

Call 513-251-2500 or513-929-2402 V/TDD

BRIDGETOWN Spacious 1BR $560 & 2 BR $610, equip-ped eat-in kitchen, air condi-tioning, Pool, playground,Near Western Hills ShoppingCenter 513-574-0498

Cheviot - Lg quiet 1br, ht/wtrinc, a/c, off str prkg. no pets$470. 513-574-4400

Cincinnati Low Income Apartments.Section 8. Very nice West side loca-tions. 2-3 BR Equal OpportunityHousing. 513-929-2402

Covedale - Lg 1BR in 2 fam.$445+dep +gas & electric, nosmkg, no pets. 1 yr lease req.513-383-2886

FOREST PARKWINTON HOUSEAPARTMENTS

1150 Waycross Road1 BR, 1 BA $676, utilities

incl. $400 Sec. Dep.Vouchers welcome.

Move In Special, $620 forfirst six months.

513-825-1356

HARRISON Remod deluxe 1& 2BR, $565-$705, d/w, a/c,

balc, no pets. Sec. dep.513-574-4400

MT. Lookout - 1 & 2 BR aptsWalk to Mt. Lookout Square,minutes to Dwtn. Fullyequipt kit, pool, lndry facili-ty, heat & water paid. 513-871-6419

PRICE HILL / Covedale - 1 & 2BR w/balc, no pets, ht & wtrincl. $450 & $550. 451-3191

PRICE HILL, W- 1BR, 1BA, kit,patio, yard, w & d hkup, wtrincl, $495 + utils & dep. Nosec 8. 513-893-0233

TAYLOR MILL -O X F O R DHILLS 1&2BR apts.2 Mo. FreeRent on a 1 Year Lease$570/mo up to $830/mo.Dep Special! $210 859-431-5754

WHITE OAK WOODSIDE APTS

Newly renovated deluxe 1 &2 BR apts, W/D hkup, pool

from $495mo. 513-923-9477

BR ID GETO W N --3BR, 1 fullBA Ranch. 1 car garage,$925/mo. Call 513-460-0117

Middletown/Trenton - Home2-4BR $695-$1875! ~Rent

Special~ 513-737-2640OR WWW.BBRENTS.COM

Trenton New ConstructionHomes- 3BR $1375-$1395!

~Rent Special~ 513-737-2640OR WWW.BBRENTS.COM

AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDERAfter School Provider needed

for Ohio Valley Voices, a programfor children with hearing loss inLoveland. The ideal candidate isdependable, caring and able toengage young children in ageappropriate activities and play.

Must be willing to completetraining. Hourly: 12pm-5:30pm,

Mon-Fri. $9/hr to start with health,dental and vision insurance

offered. Call Robyn at 513-791-1458 for application,

information or questions.

Caregiver - Will provide exccare & services for your lovedone. Great rates & exc refs.Call 513-473-9919

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Cincinnati Officewww.hiscjobs.com

513-333-0563Weekend Positions

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

Positions

CE-0000638389

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Duro Bag a Novolex Company is currently hiring employees at our Northern Kentucky facilities. All qualifi ed applicants are hired as Novolex employees – no temporary agency involvement.Our facilities are located at: 7600 Empire Drive & 1 Duro Way Florence, KY 41042 Richwood, KY 41094

Our employees have a unique working schedule that gives them 3 to 4 days off each week. All workdays are 12 hours (7 am to 7 pm, and 7 pm to 7 am).

Starting Rates Machinists $23.23 Electricians $24.84 Bag Catchers $12.69 Machine Operator/Collator Tender $14.25 - $14.79 Fork Lift & Clamp Trucks $14.34 - $14.47 (Plus additional .25 for evening shifts)

We offer room for advancement, competitive wage & benefi ts package, including medical, dental and 401K, 11 paid holidays and vacation pay that is based on years of service.To apply for a position at Duro Bag a Novolex Company, go to www.durojobs.com and click the location you are interested in on the drop down menu.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cincinnati Enquirer has carrierroutes available in the following areas:

CentralSt. Bernard @ Walnut Hills @ Wyoming @ Avondale

EastAmelia / Batavia @ Bethel @ Brown County @ Goshen @

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

WestColerain Twp. @ Groesbeck

Monfort Heights @ NorthsideWestern Hills / Westwood @ Wyoming

NorthFairfield @ Liberty Township @ Maineville @ Middletown

@ Morrow Mason @ Sharonville South Lebanon@ West Chester

KentuckyCold Spring @ Crescent Springs

Edgewood ErlangerFlorence / Burlington

Independence / Taylor MillPark Hills / Ft. Mitchell

Union @ Walton / Verona @ WarsawIndianaSt. Leon

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

City of Deer Park – Full-Time Income Tax ClerkThe City of Deer Park is currently in the process of hiring to fill one full-

time tax clerk position. The selected person will be responsible forcollection of local city income tax and JEDZ taxes. Knowledge, Skills,

and/or Abilities Required: High School Diploma or GED required, 3+ yearsof experience in a tax collection position, preferably at a managerial level.

Must have good communication skills, experience handling confidentialinformation and be bondable. Able to follow directions and attend to

important details with accuracy and efficiency.Must have a demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications.

Knowledge of MITS is optional, but preferred. Applicants must also passpre-employment tests which include a background check, credit check,physical exam and drug screen.This position pays $16.07-20.94 per hourplus excellent benefits. If interested, please submit a Letter of Interest,

Resume, and an Employment Application no later than 4:30 pm, Monday,January 4, 2016. Applications can be picked up at the Deer Park Municipal

Building, 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, OH 45236 or online atwww.deerpark-oh.gov. The City of Deer Park is an equal opportunity

employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally

protected characteristic.

Accounting PositionMust be very knowledgeable withCost Accounting, experience with

AR/AP Invoicing & Freight,Perform duties for Month End,Account reconciliations, GL &Sales and Use Tax, Assist with

Budgets, Financial Statements &Payroll , Analyzes and assist with

financial reports, Assistscontroller with a varietyof other tasks, as neededEducation/Experience

Bachelors in Accounting orequivalent work experience, 5 +years of experience with AR, AP,

GL, Invoicing, Freight, CostAccounting, Budgets, FinancialStatements, Payroll & Microsoft

Office Products in amanufacturing environmentLocated just 12 miles from

Fort WayneStarting pay $50k-$70K

(negotiable with experience)Positions for experienced

Purchasing Agents also availableAPPLY TODAY at

www.8020.net/careers

ConstructionSuperintendents

National Contractor SeekingQualified individuals; Must

have long term commitmentgoal. Excellent Compensation

and Benefits.Please Forward Resume to

[email protected]

or Fax to 513.529.3414

FT ManagerFT Evening Janitorial

Manager with anestablished company.Office in Springdale,

responsible for GreaterCincy. M-F, 4p-12a. Someweekend work required.

www.environmentcontrol.com.Questions 513-874-7730 x1204.

Janitorial Office CleaningPart-time.

5-7days per weekDaytime hours

Contact: 859-586-7014

WANTED EXPERIENCEDCARPENTER / INSTALLER

Do you have experienceworking with patio doors,

roofs and windows or willingto learn? Our company couldbe a perfect fit for you. Weoffer full time, year roundwork with FULL BENEFITS.Please apply online at

greatdayimprovements.com orcall 513-870-0701 for

interview.Must pass background anddrug screen text and havedependable transportationwith valid driver’s license.

WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPENINGS

No Experience NeededFull Training provided

Looking for MotivatedIndividuals to Start

ASAP

Call 513-906-4462

Looking for energetic, experienced and caring

nursing assistants to join a great team! We offer

competitive wages & 12 hr shifts. Health insurance $98

mo. $500 sign on bonus! Must be State Tested.

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

Nurse Aides FT / PT(Eves & Nights)

www.carespring.com/employment

Come Join our TeamNow hiring: RN’s, LPN’s, STNA’s

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short TermDisability insurance available. Plus

Paid Time Off and 401KApply at Garden Manor

6898 Hamilton-Middletown RdMiddletown, OH 45044

or online at:www.gardenmanorretirement.com

MANAGERXerox Business Services

seeks: SBU Mgr I: Req MS inEng or Business & 2 yrs exp

directing/improvingprocesses, dev. budgets &

determining resourceallocation. Supervises 6. Position in Erlanger, KY.Mail CV to: Attn: Intl RecJL314011 2828 N Haskell

Ave., Blg 1, Fl 9. Dallas, TX75204. EOE

FRAMERSOne of the nation’s largest

building materials retailers islooking for an Experienced Framer

to help grow our business in thesouthern OH/ northern KY area.

Candidates will possess the abilityto perform new construction,

repairs and remodeling accordingto blueprints. Knowledge of

building materials, local buildingcodes and proper installation

techniques is required.If qualified email resume to:

[email protected]

BUS DRIVERS NEEDEDSycamore Community School

District Transportation Dept. islooking for Substitute Bus Drivers.

Substitute Drivers earn $16 perhour, with potential for leadinginto full time employment. Thedistrict will provide training for

inexperienced drivers to acquire aCDL license. To apply, go to

www.sycamoreschools.org .Click on "Career" link and

complete the online application.

Drivers: $3,000.00 OrientationCompletion Bonus! Dedicated,Regional, OTR & Point to Point

Lanes! Great Pay, (New hires min800.00/wk)! CDL-A 1yr. Exp.

1-855-314-1138

Drivers: CDL-A, 1 yr. GuaranteedHome time. $1250 + per wk. &

Benefits. Monthly Bonus programusually $500-$650. No-Touch.

855-454-0392

Drivers: Local, Cincinnati Mon-FriFlatbed Curtain Side Openings!

No Tarping! Safety Bonus!CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req.

Estenson LogisticsApply www.goelc.com

1-866-336-9642

DRIVERS: Ours Gross over$70,000/yr! .51 Practical, Quarterly

Safety Bonus, Excellent Health,Dental, Vision, 401K! 2014/2015

Tractors all with APU’s. CDL-A ExpApply: www.WORKASL.com

1-855-996-3250

DRIVERS: Regional Dedicated. FTand PT Hebron, KY. FT: Excellent

Pay/Benefits & Hometime. Day Runs.CDL-A. 22 yoa.1 yr. OTR exp.

937-533-3028

Greenhills Shows Open Every Weekend Flea Market & Antique

Show on Saturdays & Sun-days Dealer costs: $15 atable. FREE adm & park-

ing. Food avail. 9am-4pm.American Legion Hall

11100 Winton Rd

Grand Opening Special Limited Free

Dealer Space AvailableCall 513-825-3099 For reservations

Greenhills Shows Open Every Weekend

Flea Market on SaturdaysAntique Show on Sundays

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

American Legion Hall11100 Winton Rd

Grand Opening Special Limited Free

Dealer Space AvailableCall 513-825-3099 For reservations

STAR WARS-23"l x 14"wmetal poster. Orig1977 w/orig cast. Still in wrapper.513-661-8984/519-9196

Pinball & Pacman mach w/multiple games. $2500 firmPing Pong/Table Tennis$200. Grt cond 513-528-7506

LOW PRICEDSeasoned & Split Firewood

WITH FREE DELIVERY513-574-3950

PRIMESPLIT

FIREWOODDelivered & Stacked

513-275-8565

SEASONED FIREWOOD$100, West Chester, Mason,Fairfield. Call 513-779-0971,cell 513-256-1300.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Allhardwoods; split/loaded.Best In Cincy. Holiday Spe-cial! $395-3 cord/ $300-2 cord513-738-9913 or 266-4052

The following legislation waspassed at the December 16,2015 Springdale City Councilmeeting:ORDINANCE No. 32-2015AMENDING ORDINANCENO. 50-2014 TO PROVIDEFOR WAGE INCREASESAND DECLARING ANEMERGENCYORDINANCE No. 33-2015ACCEEPTING A BID ANDAUTHORIZING THE MAY-OR AND CLERK OFCOUNCIL/FINANCE DI-RECTOR TO ENTER INTOA CONTRACT WITHRUMPKE OF OHIO, INC.,FOR WASTE COLLECTIONAND RECYCLINGSERVICES AND DECLAR-ING AN EMERGENCYORDINANCE No. 34-2015ADOPTING A SUPPLE-MENTAL APPROPRIA-TION /ESTIMATED RE-CEIPTS ORDINANCE TOMAKE APPROPRIATIONSFOR CURRENT EXPENS-ES AND OTHER EXPENDI-TURES AND ADJUST ESTI-MATED RECEIPTS FORTHE CITY OF SPRING-DALE, OHIO DURING THEFISCAL YEAR ENDINGDECEMBER 31, 2015ORDINANCE No. 35-2015ADOPTING A TEMPORA-RY APPROPRIATION OR-DINANCE FOR THE PERI-OD JANUARY 1, 2016, UN-TIL THE FISCAL YEAR2016 APPROPRIATIONPERMANENT ORDI-NANCE IS ADOPTED BYCITY COUNCILORDINANCE No. 36-2015AUTHORIZING THE MAY-OR AND CLERK OFCOUNCIL/FINANCE DI-RECTOR TO AMEND THECONTRACT OF CT CON-SULTANTS, INC., FOR EN-GINEERING SERVICES TOTHE CITY OF SPRING-DALE AND DECLARINGAN EMERGENCYORDINANCE No. 37-2015SETTING THE ANNUALCOMPENSATION FOR THEELECTED MAYOR ANDDECLARING AN EMER-GENCYKathy McNearClerk of Council/Finance Director 935436

JOBS HOMES RIDESPETS &STUFF

Toplace your ad visit: cincinnati.com/classifieds or search: classifiedsClassifiedscincinnati.com

CHECKOUTCLASSIFIEDonline at cincinnati.com

VISITCLASSIFIEDSonline at cincinnati.com

Post jobs.

2C μ NORTHWEST - COMMUNITY μ DECEMBER 23, 2015

Great Buys

Garage Salesneighborly deals...

Adopt Me

Petsfind a new friend...

Automotive

Ridesbest deal for you...

*With approved credit & credit score of 740 or above. Not all buyers will qualify for fi nancing. 84 mos at $14.57 per month per $1000 fi nanced with 10% down plus tax, title and fees. See dealer for complete details. Take delivery by Jan 14, 2016. 36 month lease, $3,010 down payment, 10,500 miles/year, plus tax, title, and fees. 24 month lease, $4124 down payment, 10,500 miles/year, plus tax, title and fees. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 11/30/15. See dealer for qualifi cations and complete details.

LIKE US ONHOURS:M-T 9-8

F 9-6SAT 10-5SUN 11-4

Serving Cincinnati for the last 50 years . . . and the next 50 years!!!

www.woodysanderford.com

I-75 @ Mitchell Ave.

(Exit #6)(513) 541-5586

2014 FOCUS 4DR SEAutomatic, power windows, power door locks, A/C, am/fm CD with Ford Sync, 6 to choose from ...................................$11,500 or $159 month2005 FORD TAURUS SEAuto, A/C, power windows, power door locks, only 45k miles ............................................................$5,5002014 NISSAN VERSA 4dr, automatic, A/C .....................................................................................................................................$11,0002013 FORD EDGE 4DR Auto, A/C, power windows, power door locks, am/fm CD .................................................only $11,7502014 VW JETTA Automatic, power windows, power door locks, A/C .......................................................................$11,8502012 FORD FUSION HYBRIDautomatic, power windows, power door locks, Ford Sync stereo ..............................................$13,500

2011 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB XLTAutomatic, v-6, a/c limited slip axle, cruise control, power windows, power door locks .....$15,900 2015 FORD FUSION 4DRAutomatic, A/C power windows, power door locks, 3000 miles ..................................................$18,8502013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT XLT CARGO VAN V-8, leather seats, only 16k miles, must see .......................................................................................$19,000 2015 FORD TRANSIT CARGO VANAutomatic, A/C ............................................................................................................................................$25,0002014 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 TITANIUM Only 7000 miles. Must see. ........................................................................................................................$26,5002011 FORD EXPEDITION EL XLT 4X4Automatic, V8, 3rd row seat, leather seats, front and rear air ......................................................$26,500 2012 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLTV8, only 12k miles .........................................................................................................................................$29,000

PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

GRAND RE-OPENING

CE-000

0637

637

$$9999LEASE FORLEASE FOR

FOR 24 MOS.FOR 24 MOS.

NEW 2015 FORD FIESTA 2015 FORD MUSTANG GT

$$36,50036,500

NEW 2015 FORD F150SUPERCAB

NEW 2016 FORD EXPLORER

LEASE FORLEASE FOR

FOR 24 MOS.FOR 24 MOS.$$279279

LEASE FORLEASE FOR

FOR 36 MOS.FOR 36 MOS.$$309309

Relax, It’s Easy

SALES EVENTSALES EVENTSALES EVENTSALES EVENTRoush Package

CLOSED12-24,12-25, AND01-01

CASKETS & URNSSolid wood $795, Brass urns$99. Metal $895 floor modelspecial discounts hundreds inStock. Save thousands overany funeral home price!

Use our FREE layaway. Prear-range & visit 3640 Werk Rd.Call Bill For Information &

A Free Brochure: 513-383-2785

thecasketcompany.com

WINTER CLOSEOUTSPECIALS!

Shop us before you buy! Lowest Prices In Cincinnati

Same Day DeliveryBunk Beds 2x6 splitables

solid wood $199Bunkies (the very Best)

$99 ea.Twin mats-all sizes available$69 -...replace your mattress& get a more restful sleep

starting tonight!Hundreds of Sauders pieces

from $29Liv Rm Suites, 2 piece sets

from $399 Electric adjustable beds $795complete with memory foam

mattressHeadboards/all sizes, huge

selection from $29 MemoryFoam queen mat-

tress $379 King Prem Matt Sets 18"

thick $499-$799Compare from $2000-$60003640 Werk Rd; by Toys R Us,868 Eads Pkwy., Lawrence-burg, IN next to Krogers.

Call me, BILL,with your questions

513-383-2785! Mattress & Furniture Express

mattressandfurnitureexpress.comGuaranteed Financing!

EVERYONE’S APPROVED!

Bicycle, Just in time forChristmas!Schwinn 20" boys stingrayOrange Country chopperbicycle- Emerald Green,$300.00 O.B.O. (513)752-3097 [email protected]

Bro treadmill walker -A1 condition, Asking $150.

Call 513-484-9577

Pool Table - Oldhausen - Excond, real wood framew/pool cue drawer, hardlyused. Paid $3600, sell for$2000. Call 513-841-1159

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

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

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

Records (513) 473-5518

INSTANT CASH PAID For Baseball Cards Coins,

Gold, Silver, Paper Money,Antiques, Old Toys, Watches,Comics, Nascar, Case knifesMilitary, Trains, autographs,

estates, Many Others! WePkup 513-295-5634.

CAVALIER KING CHARLES Puppies-AKC, M & F, taking deposits, Healthguaranteed, 513-316-1737

CHOW CHOW--AKC, 10 wksold. Black, 2M, 1F, vetchecked. Shots, dewormed.$350/ea. 937-217-2822

COLLIE--Pups. AKC. sable &white. $600-$650. 1st shot.Ready for Xmas. 276-346-3113 or 270-853-5190

DOBERMAN. Buddy- 6 yrsold, super friendly, lookingfor a good home. $550, OBO.765-647-2298

German Shep-Male, $800.9 wks, sable, lovable AKC,shots & wormed, socialized.Bred for temperament, intel-ligence & beauty. Parents onsite [email protected]

Japanese Akita pups, 1M,1F left, 5 wks, tails already

up, blk/wht some grey,in time for the holidays

1st shots $600 (812)290-6379 [email protected]

Lab - AKC, Christmas pups,shots & wormed,storykennels.com 513-604-5721 or 941-5935

Labradoodle pups M/F,$1500, apricot/red, adorable

and sweet, shots, familyraised (513)897-0275

www.retrieveadoodle.zoomshare.com

Schnauzer, mini - AKC, 7weeks, shots, wormed, black& silver, $375. Call 937-205-2305

SIBERIAN Cats, Hypoaller-genic, great Christmas gifts,ready now, several colors, 8-16 wks, males & femalesavail, price varies by age. Call513-724-0764

Westie- CKC, Ped champs, M(2) $650, 8 wks, papers, POP,shots, small, does not shed.513-827-7744, 513-284-2487

Akc Bullmastiff Pups, availnow just in time forChristmas. 1000 each,(502)750-1210

Buick 2005 LeSabre, Sedan,60,350 mi., 4 dr., Automatic,good cond., Gold ext., Goldint., 06 Cylinders, FWD,$4.700. Gary (513)608-2528

BUYING TOYOTAAND MERCEDES

Most years & models;need service records,

fair prices paid.Paul Padget’sVintage Sales

(513) 821-2143 Since 1962

make offer must sell Kia2009 Spectra EX greatrunning clean quiet de-pendable $4450 oboRaeAnne (513)594-9137

NISSAN Versa ’10. 40 mpg, 96K mi, 5spd, 4 cyl, FWD, winterized, good insnow, dk blue, mint, $4950. Seriousinquiries only. 513-885-2222

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

Volkswagen 2003 Passat,Sedan, 124,000 mi., 4 dr., Au-tomatic, Very Good cond.,Silver ext., Black int., 06 Cyl-inders, AWD, A/C: Front,Airbag: Driver, Airbag: Pas-senger, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player,Cruise Control, Leather Inte-rior, Memory Seats, PowerSeats, Power Steering, PowerWindows, Sunroof, GreatCondition. New brakes andtires! Dealership serviced andmaintained, all records areavailable. , $4,900. Pat(859)393-5240

Jeep 2013 Wrangler Unlimit-ed, SUV, 19500 mi., 4 dr., Au-tomatic, Excellent cond.,Black ext., Black int.,VIN#1C4BJWEG1DL501434,06 Cylinders, 4WD, A/C:Front, Airbag: Driver, Airbag:Passenger, Airbag: Side, Al-loy Wheels, Bucket Seats, CDPlayer, Cruise Control, DVDPlayer, Fog Lights, PowerLocks, Power Windows, Pre-mium Sound, Rear WindowDefroster, Rear WindowWiper, Remote Keyless Entry,Tinted Glass, Tow Package,Beautiful 2013 Jeep Wran-gler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 -Black. 18 in Polished Alumi-num Wheels and factorychrome package. Load withfeatures including; Heatedseats, Alpine Premium AudioSystem, Bluetooth, SentryKey Theft Deterrent Systemand more. Excellent condi-tion with only approx.19,000 miles. Text or call. ,$30995. Mark Handermann(513)378-2177

Elsmere, Estate Sale, 411Elken Place. Starting Dec 21st:Mon thru Sat 9AM-2PMweekly thru January 2016.No Holidays!! Furniture, anti-ques, collectibles, housewaresand clothes. Will accept bidson the property.

UPD

ATED

ALL

DAY.

NOW THAT’SREFRESHING.

THE NEWS ISALWAYS CHANGING.SO AREWE.VISIT US ONLINE TODAY

J & R ELECTRIC

Residential & CommercialFuse Boxes Changed,

Trouble ShootingCircuits & Phone Lines Added

Neat, Clean, Reasonable & Insured.

941-3332

www.jandrelectric.com License #20695

CE-0000638245

Mark’s painting service -Interior painting, drywall &plaster repair. Insured. Over

30 yrs exp. 513-325-7934

CE-0000636269

Free Estimates - Insured

896-5695Proprietor, Don Stroud

Trees TrimmedTopped & Removed

DON’S TREE SERVICE, LLC

CALL: 513-421-6300TO PLACE YOUR AD

Service Directory

CHECKOUTCLASSIFIEDonline at cincinnati.com

DECEMBER 23, 2015 μ NORTHWEST - COMMUNITY μ 3C

ELIGIBLE FOR BUSINESS CHOICE PROGRAM ELIGIBLE FOR BUSINESS CHOICE PROGRAM

MSRP..................................................................$43,645JEFF WYLER DISC .................................................-$3,145CHEVROLET REBATE ..............................................-$2,000

SALE PRICE............. $38,500BUSINESS CHOICE ........................................... -$1,000

NEW 2015 CHEVYSILVERADO

$41,000 $37,500AS LOW AS AS LOW AS

WT • A37804PRO-CONTRACTOR BODY

NEW 2015 CHEVYSILVERADO

WT DOUBLE CAB • A338713SERVICE/UTILITY TRUCK

REG. CAB • A900000DUMP TRUCK

NEW 2015 CHEVYSILVERADO

MSRP ........................................................... $48,056JEFF WYLER DISC ........................................... -$4,056CHEVROLET REBATE ........................................ -$2,000

SALE PRICE............. $42,000BUSINESS CHOICE .......................................... -$1,000

* *

ELIGIBLE FOR BUSINESS CHOICE PROGRAM

$37,500AS LOW AS

MSRP ........................................................... $43,250JEFF WYLER DISC ........................................... -$3,000CHEVROLET REBATE ........................................ -$2,000

SALE PRICE............. $38,250BUSINESS CHOICE ............................................. -$750

*

REG. CAB • A338751SNOW PLOW

NEW 2015 CHEVYSILVERADO

ELIGIBLE FOR BUSINESS CHOICE PROGRAM

MSRP..................................................................$49,505JEFF WYLER DISC .................................................-$4,005CHEVROLET REBATE ..............................................-$2,000

SALE PRICE............. $43,500BUSINESS CHOICE ........................................... -$1,000

$42,500AS LOW AS *

*Vehicle / Equipment may vary from photo. Offers plus tax, license and fees. Incentives deducted as noted. Expires 12/30/2015.

*Vehicle / Equipment may vary from photo. Offers plus tax, license and fees. Incentives deducted as noted. 1) $10,000 off msrp savings includes mfg. rebate, example: $77,680 MSRP2) 0% APR with $0 down for 72 months is $13.89 per $1,000 financed per month with qualified and approved credit. Expires 12/30/2015.

ASK ABOUT OUR FRESH START/FIRST TIME BUYER PROGRAM!

TOLLFREE1-855-449-6659

Rt. 32 - I-275, Exit 63BJeffWylerEastgateChevrolet.com

SALES HOURS:MON-THUR 9am - 9pmFRI - SAT 9am - 7:30pmSUNDAY 12pm-5pm

NEW 2015 CHEVY

TRAVERSE

$32,799AS LOW AS

MSRP...................................................... $39,390JEFF WYLER DISCOUNT...................... -$4,091CHEVROLET REBATE............................ -$2,500

STK#A338266 • MSRP $39,3901 AT THIS PRICE

NEW 2015 CHEVY

IMPALASTK#A338357 • MSRP $28,9201 AT THIS PRICE

MSRP........................................................$28,920JEFF WYLER DISCOUNT........................-$3,021CHEVROLET REBATE................................-2,500

$23,399

STK#A338473, 1 AT THIS PRICE

NEW 2015 CHEVY

EQUINOX LS

AS LOW AS

NEW 2016 CHEVY

SONIC LS

MSRP...................................................... $16,590JEFF WYLER DISCOUNT...................... -$2,091CHEVROLET REBATE............................ -$1,500

STK#A339882MSRP $16,5901 AT THIS PRICE

$12,999AS LOW AS

1500LT 4X4

STK#A340068, 1 AT THIS PRICE

NEW 2015 CHEVY

SILVERADO

NEW 2016 CHEVY

CRUZE LS

$19,755SALE PRICE

SAVE $6,500 OFF MSRP

NEW 2016 CHEVY

MALIBU LS

MSRP.........................................................................$26,255JEFFWYLERDISCOUNT......................................-$3,500CHEVYREBATE.......................................................-$3,000

$66,150AS LOW AS

NEW 2015 CHEVY

CAMARO Z28STK#A339295 • MSRP $76,1501 AT THIS PRICE

MSRP....................................................... $76,150JEFF WYLER DISCOUNT....................... -$7,500CHEVY REBATE ...................................... -$2,500

MSRP ................................ $44,855REBATE............................... $4,250WYLER DISCOUNT............ $5,750SALE PRICE .............. $34,855

$10,000

$4,750

OFFMSRP

OFFMSRP

SAVE

SAVE

OR 0%FOR 72MONTHS2

MSRP ............................................... $19,845REBATE............................................. -$2,500WYLER DISCOUNT.......................... -$2,500

SALE PRICE .......................... $14,845

MSRP .................................................$25,695REBATE.............................................. -$1,750WYLER DISCOUNT........................... -$3,000

SALE PRICE ............................$20,945

TAKE$10,000OFF MSRPON ANY 2015TAHOE ANDSUBURBANSIN STOCK!1

STK#A340030, 1 AT THIS PRICE

STK#A3398553 AT THIS PRICE

4C μ NORTHWEST - COMMUNITY μ DECEMBER 23, 2015

Get a KING SIZE set for the price of a QUEEN***

matt resswarehouse.comExclusive coupons at /MattressWhse

COLERAIN . . . . . .513-245-0224EASTGATE . . . . . .513-753-5300FIELDS ERTEL . . . .513-334-4619FLORENCE, KY . . .859-371-1991LAWRENCEBURG, IN 812-539-3000

MILFORD . . . . . . .513-248-8333KENWOOD. . . . . .513-792-0212TRI-COUNTY . . . . .513-671-0108WESTERN HILLS . .513-815-4343MAYSVILLE, KY. . . 606-759-0655

®®

®®

***Select sets only*

*

OR

®

The set has four main componentsincluding a brushed microfiber sheetset, Gelled Microfiber pillow(s), and a

down alternative comforter.

®

*

Queen Size

Queen Size

Queen Size

matt resswarehouse.comExclusive coupons at /MattressWhse

COLERAIN . . . . . .513-245-0224EASTGATE . . . . . .513-753-5300FIELDS ERTEL . . . .513-334-4619FLORENCE, KY . . .859-371-1991LAWRENCEBURG, IN 812-539-3000

MILFORD . . . . . . .513-248-8333KENWOOD. . . . . .513-792-0212TRI-COUNTY . . . . .513-671-0108WESTERN HILLS . .513-815-4343MAYSVILLE, KY. . . 606-759-0655

SAVE UP TO

$600ON SELECT STEARNS & FOSTER®FL AT OR ADJUSTABLE MAT TRESS SET S*

/mo$44QUEEN SET

BUNDLE PACKAGE!QUEEN SIZE HYBRID ON A PREMIER ADJUSTABLE BASE

/mo$48ALL FOR

*

&"$+%#%#( ,'* .)!!"/,%#( +*#*-,. *

"/!.# )$' %''1 -/( +'/'&)* .% 0'0.,#

Compare at

Twin XL

Lower Back Pain Neck / Shoulder TensionMinor Aches and Pains

Pain from Arthritis Asthma Acid Reflux

Swollen Legs or Feet Back Pain/Neck Pain Osteoarthritis

Lack of joint mobilityHeart Problems

CE-0000631754