CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Liz Sweet, 12, who is entering the 7th grade at St. Lawrence Elementary School, described her week at Price Hill Construction Camp: “Monday we made the floors of the shed, Tuesday we made the indoor walls; Wednesday we did the outdoor walls; today we are welding and building the outdoor walls a little bit more.”

What was it like learning to weld? “It was pretty awesome!”

Liz is one of 18 middle school children from the West Side who are hammering, sawing, and welding their way toward the construction of a garden shed. When they complete the 6-by-8 foot deluxe shed – which will come equipped with a sink, ceiling fan, windows with shutters, and even a birdhouse – they will have reinforced their math and reading skills as they follow blueprints and cut to measure; learned the importance of work readiness skills such as starting each day on time and following instructions, and been introduced to construction as a career.

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s free yard trimmings drop-off sites will open on Saturday, March 31.

This program is for Hamilton County residents only. Residents who drop-off yard trimmings must bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Landscapers and commercial establishments are NOT eligible to participate in this program.

Locations:

East:  Bzak Landscaping, 3295 Turpin Lane (off Rt. 32) in Anderson Township
                (Also open Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. in addition to hours listed below)
West:  Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road in Green Township
North:  Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road (and Colerain Avenue) in Colerain Township