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Crave tacos? Milford may soon be your best bet Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
Do you crave tacos? A drive to Milford soon could satisfy your desire. The city’s Planning Commission will on Wednesday, Feb. 12, consider applications to build a new Taco Bell restaurant and to operate a taco-making trailer at the Little Miami Brewing Co. Paperwork fi led with Milford shows Taco Bell wants to build a 2,079-squarefoot restaurant on vacant land on Chamber Drive between Starbucks and Verizon. It needs approval to include a drivethru. “Taco Bell's business model relies heavily on the use of a vehicular operation as upwards of 70 percent of the sales occur through the use of the drive thru,” Taco Bell’s application says. Little Miami Brewing Co. at 208 Mill St. wants to install a permanent trailer in a parking space next to its patio to make and sell tacos. The 14-by-8.5-foot trailer would be used from March to October, mainly on the weekends. Little Miami Brewing, a microbrewery, taproom and restaurant, recently enclosed its 66-seat patio and built a rooftop deck above it with seating for 75. “With the additional seating on the rooftop and our outdoor patio, we are needing to shorten the lines and wait time pressure on our very small current taproom kitchen,” Little Miami Brewing’s application says. The Feb. 12 planning commission meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Milford city hall at 745 Center St.
Little Miami Brewing Co. in Milford recently built this addition with rooftop seating next to its brewery and taproom. Now, it wants to install a trailer in a parking space to make and sell tacos. JEANNE HOUCK/THE ENQUIRER
Miller Place referendum vote off the table for now Jeanne Houck
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A referendum vote on whether to overturn a controversial Union Township decision approving a housing development next to the Cincinnati Nature Center is off the table, at least for now. Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Jerry McBride has issued a decision clarifying an earlier ruling that ordered township trustees to certify referendum petitions collected by the Committee to Protect Avey’s Way citizens group and forward them to the Clermont County Board of Elections for an election. Since he ruled in December that the trustees acted unlawfully in October 2018 when they approved plans for the Miller Place development without fi rst rezoning the property involved, the issue of a referendum vote on the trustees’ action is moot as of now, McBride said. “It is apparent that the order for an election to be held...is inconsistent with the court’s holding as to the illegally of the actions taken by the Union Township Board of Trustees with respect to the development of the subject property,” the judge said in a new court decision. “However, since the issues in this case may be reviewed on appeal, the court declines to modify any part of the court’s prior decision, other than to fi nd that it is inappropriate for the court to
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order the board of elections to process the referendum petitions and to schedule a referendum election based on the current status of this case.”
Union Township weighing options Trustee John McGraw said Union Township is reviewing McBride’s clarifi cation and weighing a course of action. The township could decide to rezone the Miller Place property. The Cincinnati Nature Center and the Committee to Protect Avey’s Way sued after Union Township trustees ap-
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proved plans by Fischer Homes, which is headquartered near Erlanger, to build Miller Place. The plans include 570 single-family homes and 875 apartments even though the property is zoned for single-family homes only. The project would be on 271 acres of undeveloped land off Rumpke Road adjoining the nature center’s Rowe Woods. Trustees argued they did not have to rezone the property per provisions of a 2000 consent decree on the property’s use signed by people who were trustees and the property owner at the time and
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approved by a federal judge in Cincinnati. McBride disagreed, ruling in December that the consent decree does not exempt Union Township trustees from following the usual township and state zoning laws. The trustees eff ectively rezoned the Miller Place property without the required hearings and notice to adjacent property owners, he ruled. Until McBride's ruling in December, trustees had refused to certify referendum petitions submitted by the Committee to Protect Avey’s Way and forward them to the Clermont County Board of Elections. Because of McBride’s new clarifi cation, the board of elections did not review the validity of the 3,879 signatures on the petitions or set a date for a referendum election, Director Julia Carney said.
Groups oppose Miller Place plans The Cincinnati Nature Center says the Miller Place plans could harm Rowe Woods and Avey’s Run, a major stream fl owing into Rowe Woods, by generating water runoff , sewage, pollution and trespassers in areas with sensitive amphibian, terrestrial and aquatic habitats. The Committee to Protect Avey’s Way says the plans would increase traffi c and water run-off , decrease property values and burden the schools and police and fi re services.
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Clermont County GOP lawmaker says he was off ered $50K bribe Jessie Balmert and Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
COLUMBUS – Clermont County lawmaker John Becker has accused a local Republican party leader of off ering him a $50,000 bribe in exchange for his endorsement last year. Becker wrote in his monthly newsletter that he was “willing to testify under oath and under penalty of perjury regarding my fi rst-hand knowledge of a $50,000 bribe off ered by a highranking Clermont County Republican Party offi cial in exchange for an enBecker dorsement in 2019.” “After a moment of shock and disgust, the person off ering the bribe was asked if he was wearing an FBI wire,” Becker wrote. Becker told The Enquirer that he was off ered the bribe, didn’t take it and reported it to the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee. JLEC executive director Tony Bledsoe said he could not discuss any specifi cs but would have encouraged any lawmaker to report serious allegations of bribery to law enforcement. Becker would not say who off ered the bribe. He did not report the allegations to law enforcement at the time. Republican Chris Hicks, who is running for another seat on the Clermont County Commission, has long accused Clermont County GOP Chairman Greg Simpson of off ering Becker a $50,000 bribe in exchange for Becker’s endorsement. Hicks brought these concerns to the Ohio State Racing Commission, of which Simpson is a member, in July 2019. Hicks told The Enquirer that Becker previously described the alleged bribery to him. In early 2019, Simpson was considering a run for Clermont County Commissioner and wanted Becker’s endorsement. At the time, Becker was running for Ohio Senate. But Senate Republicans appointed Dr. Terry Johnson to the seat, so Becker decided to run for Clermont County commissioner instead. The Clermont County GOP has endorsed Becker’s primary opponent Bonnie Batchler. Simpson ultimately decided not to run for commissioner. Simpson, when contacted by The Enquirer, said he said he knows nothing about the bribe, then said he had to go and hung up. The allegations came as a surprise to Sam Pschesang, a Milford resident and member of the Republican Party’s executive committee in Clermont County. He wondered why Becker didn’t come forward earlier. “Whether John Becker is upset he wasn’t endorsed by the Republican Party, I would say yeah,” Pschesang said. “I think some of this is trying to self-promote himself for his commissioner race.” COMMUNITY PRESS & RECORDER NEWSPAPERS ❚ 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 ❚ 2116 Chamber Center Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 NEWS TIPS.........................................................................513-248-8600 HOME DELIVERY ..............................................................513-576-8240 ADVERTISING ...................................................................513-768-8404 CLASSIFIEDS .....................................................................513-242-4000
Geese land on Mirror Lake, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at Eden Park in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has experienced 25 consecutive days of above normal temperatures since Dec. 20, according to the National Weather Service. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER
Johnson agrees. She thinks it could be a case of (no pun intended) foul play. “There’s been an ongoing battle here with the geese,” she explained. “There’s some in the community that do not want them here and want to try to get them relocated. I just hope this wasn’t a tactic. It’s a stain on our community.”
Unfortunately for Johnson and Dietrich, the geese are considered domesticated animals, so their deaths do not fall under the jurisdiction of the State Wildlife Division. That means local residents will have to collect the geese and pay for their testing. Johnson said she plans to do just that. Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.
Man who fronted Evans Landscaping scheme sentenced to probation Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
The man who fronted Evans Landscaping's scheme to earn demolition contracts intended for minority-owned businesses was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 21 to two years of probation. Korey Jordan, an African-American computer consultant for Evans Landscaping, was listed as the president and owner of Ergon Site Construction, LLC, a company which falsely posed as a certifi ed small business enterprise and minority business enterprise for the purpose of obtaining fraudulent public contracts from the City of Cincinnati and other local and state entities. According to court documents, Jordan and other co-conspirators – including CEO Doug Evans and Vice President Jim Bailey, who were both sentenced earlier this month – conspired to create Ergon in 2008. Evans was sentenced to 21 months in prison; Bailey received three years of probation. Ergon purportedly provided construction and demolition services, according to court records. Although Jordan was listed as the owner of Ergon, he had little to no control of the company, court documents state. Evans Landscaping personnel managed the bookkeeping for Ergon, directed on-site supervision, controlled the hiring and fi ring of Ergon employees and the wages and benefi ts for its employees, prosecutors said. According to prosecutors, Evans and Evans Landscaping were the ones who benefi ted from the public contracts from the City of Cincinnati, totaling more than $2 million. Court documents state more than 140 demolition contracts were obtained within one year.
Doug Evans, owner of Evans Landscaping, walks out of the federal courthouse in Downtown Jan. 7, 2020, after a judge sentenced him to 21 months in prison for a years-long scheme to win contracts intended for minority-owned businesses. PROVIDED/FOX19
Ergon functioned "merely as a pass-through for Evans Landscaping," according to the documents – the payments from the city were directly passed along to Evans Landscaping with "very little money left for Ergon expenses." Court documents state Ergon did not qualify as a small business enterprise or a minority business enterprise, which were the basis for the contracts, because Ergon did not provide a "commercially useful function" and was not independent from Evans Landscaping. Jordan pleaded guilty in connection to the case in 2017 in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati.
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Nearly a dozen geese were found dead along the Ohio River in New Richmond on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and apparently no one knows why. It’s a mystery that has wildlife offi cials scratching their heads as some local residents are wiping away the tears. The geese, it seems, are as much a part of this small river town as the people who live here. “This is why we always come down to the river,” New Richmond resident Rosemary Dietrich said. “I mean, this is home not only to the residents, it’s home for these geese.” Susan Johnson happened upon the gruesome scene Tuesday as she was walking the banks of the river. “They were dead, no apparent trauma done to them, nothing,” Johnson said. “It just breaks my heart." Johnson adds her heart sank as she saw one goose who appeared to be holding vigil over the death of another. “When I walked down to that riverbank and seen the one dead and its male stand by it, it breaks my heart,” she explained. “I mean, they mate for life. What is he going to do now? I mean, think about it. How would you feel if your mate died? He won’t leave it.” Dietrich echoed Johnson’s heartache. “Oh, it’s awful,” she said. "It’s crushing. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources sent two wildlife division offi cers to the scene to investigate, including Brian Goldick. “It’s hard to say what’s killing them,” Goldick said. “We don’t know. We were looking for gunshot wounds and stuff like that ... nothing is jumping out at us.” Dietrich calls the death of the geese “suspicious.” “Something’s not right,” she said.
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SCHOOL NEWS Forest Hills School District assistant superintendent earns international leadership award Greg Sears, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Forest Hills, has received an international leadership award for his work at Forest Hills School District. The “Multiplier of the Year Award”, organized by Wiseman Group, recognizes leaders worldwide who successfully amplify the capabilities of those around them. According to the Wiseman Group, “when these leaders walk into a room, light bulbs go Sears on; ideas fl ow and problems get solved.” Sears is specifi cally recognized for his ability to create a positive environment that encourages and elevates people’s best thinking. Since joining Forest Hills School District in 2018, Sears has played a key role in the development and implementation of the district’s empowered, personalized, innovative and collaborative (EPIC) teaching and learning culture. He has also worked to revitalize professional development to best engage and support more than 500 teachers. “I am humbled and appreciative of the recognition,” Sears said. “I am fortunate to be a part of a high-functioning teaching and learning team that works tirelessly to support amazing students and teachers. I truly believe in creating the conditions that empower others to lead. The future is bright in Forest Hills as we continue to build our EPIC culture of teaching and learning!” “Greg has created an environment where we, collectively, are invested in the development of our map and taking the journey together,” said Kimberly Pence, Associate Director of Middle School Teaching and Learning. “People are willing to innovate and create new opportunities, all with students being at the center of our work.” Sears has more than twenty years of experience in education. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Miami University, Sears received his master’s in educational administration from the University of Cincinnati. Breanna GIlroy, Forest Hills School District
Tickets on sale now for THS winter theatre production In February, Turpin Theatre will present Miss Holmes. In Miss Holmes, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead. But, Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice. Miss Holmes possesses one of the greatest deductive minds of her generation, but she chafes at the restraints imposed upon her by society and family. Dr. Watson struggles to make a diff erence at the only hospital in London that will hire female doctors. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defi ned, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service. Miss Holmes will be at Turpin High School on Feb. 7-8 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TurpinTheatre.com. Breanna Gilroy, Forest Hills School District
Loveland science teacher to attend national teacher leadership training As one of only 20 teachers nationwide, Loveland High School Science Teacher Amy Aspenwall has been selected to attend the national teacher leadership training by EducationProjects.org in San Antonio, Texas, in February.
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The training will take place at the Commodity Classic, the nation’s largest agricultural trade show and professional development event. “This is really exciting for me personally, but also for Loveland High School,” said Aspenwall. “It will provide leadership opportunities and allow collaboration with teachers around the country to identify and create new problem-based modules, fl ipped classroom materials and science labs for our students.” EducationProjects.org has connected industry to the classroom for more than 20 years. The upcoming training, “Nourish the Future,” will introduce participants to the latest developments in water quality, sustainable agriculture, and 21st century tools and technology in precision agriculture.
The cast of “The Crucible” at Anderson High School includes Senior Caitlin Walsh as Abigale Williams, Senior Jack Chandler as John Proctor, and Senior Annika Newton as Elizabeth Proctor. NOAH WADLEY/PROVIDED
It will allow teachers to take part in a curated tour of the trade show, with a focus on the science and engineering that support the production of food, fi ber and fuel. It will also highlight the connection between the science they teach in the classroom and the application to food production and food security. After the three-day event, teachers will continue to collaborate and access additional training through webinars and national and regional conferences. “Agriculture is an important aspect of our work and a great opportunity to engage students in concepts and activities that impact their own lives,” said Aspenwall. “When that connection is made, students are empowered to become more involved and engaged in environmental issues.” Through the nomination of Aspenwall and her AP Environmental Science class at LHS, Loveland City Schools earned the Sustainability Award by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance in 2018. The award recognized the work with students and the commitment to developing environmental leaders for the future. Aspenwall’s class continues to off er authentic, hands-on opportunities for students to understand issues like water quality and biodiversity, and allows them to develop innovative solutions to problems. The class was implemented at LHS in the fall of 2016 and was fi lled to capacity after only a couple of years. Susanne Quigley, Loveland City School District
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Anderson Township: ‘Kroger Mountain’ is gone Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
Less than two weeks after the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce announced the expansion of the Anderson Kroger on Beechmont Avenue, the infamous mound of dirt has come down. The dirt pile was referred to by residents on social media as “Kroger Mountain.”
“It’s great to see the progress after our groundbreaking,” said Anderson Township Trustee Josh Gerth in an email to the Enquirer. “Well I know there are some in Anderson who will miss me Mt. Kroger, I have no doubt the end result of this project will be far more benefi cial and widely embraced as a wonderful addition to our community.” Offi cials at Kroger confi rmed the expansion at the end of January.
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Coney Island is adding a huge pool obstacle course Briana Rice
Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
It's not summer yet but Coney Island is getting ready for it. The park is adding a new pool obstacle course that is 150 feet of climbing obstacles, monkey bars and slides. The amusement park is calling it, The Challenge Zone and says it will feature the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the United States, according to a news release. Conley Island's new obstacle course
will feature a 10-foot-tall dome, a freefall climbing wall, an overpass and more, the news release states. The park also plans to add new lounge chairs, pool umbrellas and speaker. The Challenge Zone will be included with daily admission tickets and season pass access to Coney Island’s Sunlite Water Adventure. It will offi cially open with Sunlight Pool on May 23. You can fi nd more information at coneyislandpark.com.
“We are taking a fresh approach to our store in Anderson Township,” Kroger Cincinnati-Dayton division corporate aff airs manager Erin Rolfes said in the release. “Shoppers can look forward to a fresh experience when construction is complete later this year.” The Anderson Kroger has reduced its hours while construction crews work on the renovation. The store will close between 1 and 5 a.m., seven days a week.
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Patrons got to take their last dive at a Discovery Zone in 1999 before the playland closed. More than 20 years later, it’s coming back. BERGEN (N.J.) RECORD FILE
Discovery Zone making a comeback at Eastgate Mall? Yes, please! Briana Rice
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If you grew up in the ‘90s, there’s a good chance you played at a Discovery Zone. “DZ, at Discovery Zone, where I can cut loose and be on my own,” were the lyrics from one of the commercials for the popular indoor play facility. Now you can relive your childhood in Greater Cincinnati. Discovery Zone was scheduled to open on Feb. 7, according to a Facebook post. The East-
gate Mall lists Discovery Zone as coming soon. The Facebook page shows large climbing structures, slides, ball pits and nets. Think McDonald’s playland or Chuck E. Cheese. It’s unclear if the new location will be like the former play facility of the same name. Discovery Zone offi cials could not be reached for comment. The Facebook page for the new facility says that it will take reservations for birthday parties. Discovery Zone will off er three options including extreme, deluxe and classic. For groups the pricing ranges from $229.99-$649.99.
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How to end this suburban Republican Party's sycophantic culture Politics Extra Jason Williams Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
The hits keep coming for the disastrous and dysfunctional Clermont County Republican Party. The latest is one swamp creature accusing another swamp creature of off ering a $50,000 bribe in exchange for an endorsement, reported Friday, Jan. 31 by The Enquirer. That news came a week after revelations surfaced that one of the party’s endorsed statehouse candidates used to try to hook up with married women. And that news came weeks after one of the party’s (tarnished) golden boys was fi ned and placed on probation for records tampering. And on and on. These are the types of headlines that have made the Clermont County Republican Party a regionwide laughingstock for decades. Around here, only the Cincinnati Democrats can relate to such deep depths of dysfunction. When are the voters in blood-red Clermont County going to put a stop to
this nonsense? They’re the only hope for forcing real change in the county’s dominant party. The change isn’t going to come from within. There’s too much I-got-yourback-if-you-got-mine in the party. That’s likely going to allow Chairman Greg Simpson to keep his unpaid position, despite him being accused of off ering the bribe and overseeing the endorsements of some questionable candidates. The Ohio Republican Party, wellheeled donors and powerful politicians can’t do a damn thing, either. Insular Clermont County GOP leaders double down on their fi efdom and rebuff any outside attempts at reform. But they can’t stop the voters. There’s a bit of good news hidden amid these repulsive headlines: Voters have a big opportunity to start to force real change in the March primary. They actually have a choice, for once. The fact there are contested primary races in Clermont County could be seen as a fi rst step toward breaking up the local GOP’s sycophantic culture. Traditionally, candidates who did not get the
Midwest Ammunition cited by OSHA after employee death Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
A Hamilton ammunition company has been cited for 19 health and safety violations following an explosion that killed one employee and injured another, offi cials said. The explosion at Midwest Ammunition LLC occurred on July 22, 2019. A local Occupational Safety and Health Administration director said in a release the death and the injury were preventable. OSHA listed the following violations at the company: ❚ A fi re-resistant wall was not installed where one should have been. ❚ Small arms ammunition was kept too close to fl ammable materials. ❚ A gas-powered forklift was used near fl ammable materials. ❚ The company failed to develop,
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county GOP endorsement used to drop out to avoid a primary. That didn’t happen this year, perhaps a sign the swamp-wallowing is coming to an end. It’s all in the hands of the voters, who can send a message by repudiating the party-endorsed candidates on March 17. In other words, voters would be well-served to ignore the sample ballot, which features the party’s endorsed candidates. In a county where one party rules, the dominant party’s endorsement is incredibly powerful. I think it’s foolish for political parties to endorse in the primary. Endorsements mean the party is trying to pick winners and losers, because so many voters put their trust in the sample ballot. If Clermont County voters do that this year, for example, there’s a good chance they’ll be sending a man who’s on probation for breaking the public’s trust to Columbus. This is where a party’s endorsement impacts real people. It gives candidates like New Richmond’s David Uible a chance to get back in offi ce, though he’s totally unfi t to serve in the Ohio Senate. Voters
should never forget that, as a commissioner, this guy fl ippantly fi led a restraining order against a constituent for no good reason. All this dysfunction could also lead the Clermont County GOP to decay. If voters don’t hold the party accountable, they could eventually open the door for Democrats to make hay. Of course that sounds laughable right now. But what about 10 to 15 years down the road? The western part of Clermont County that borders blue-trending Hamilton County is gaining in population. I could see a moderate Democrat eventually winning in Clermont County if Republicans keep this up. Don’t think it could happen? Give Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes a call. He won back in 1990, when Democrat was a four-letter in Southwest Ohio’s largest county. And it was Republican corruption and dysfunction that gave the Democrat a chance. He remains in offi ce to this day. Email political columnist Jason Williams: jwilliams@enquirer.com
Police: Man’s marijuana operation started apartment fire in Mount Washington der control shortly after 7 a.m. There were no reported injuries. Police say they found remnants of the marThistlethwaite, ijuana operation durJr. ing the investigation. He is charged with the illegal cultivation of marijuana. His arraignment was set for Wednesday, Feb. 5. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – Feb. 5. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.
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A fi ve-story apartment building fi re in Mount Washington Tuesday, Feb. 4 was caused by a tenant growing marijuana, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. Richard Thistlethwaite, Jr., 45, was charged in connection with the apartment fi re. Police say Thistlethwaite was allegedly growing marijuana in his apartment and the operation caught fi re. The fi re broke out in the 5400 block of Beechmont Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Firefi ghters were able to get the fi re un-
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Dutch baby pancakes have a hole for toppings. RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER
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Well, it’s about time. My “girls” (chickens) are fi nally starting to lay eggs again. During the short, cold days of winter there’s two things going on: molting (losing feathers and producing new ones) and not enough daylight to complete an egg laying cycle. So now that we’re beyond the molting stage and the days are starting to get longer, I’m starting to see brown, white, blue and green eggs in the nests. We gathered enough this morning to make something a little diff erent for breakfast: Dutch baby pancakes. Truth be told, these pancakes can transition into a lunch or even supper dish, depending upon the toppings. Have you ever made a Dutch baby? Sometimes they’re called Dutch/German puff s. They sort of remind me of a giant popover. That’s because they come out of the oven all puff ed up and high. Then, before you can blink twice (or maybe 3 times) they start to defl ate, cre-
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With college football's early (Dec. 18) and traditional (Feb. 5) signing day in the books, here's a look at next year's recruiting crop. Those that will be seniors and graduate in 2021 are talented and some have already made verbal commitments. As always, verbal commitments aren't binding and nothing will be offi cial until these current juniors sign this coming December or in Feb. 2021. Increasingly, the early signing period has become preferred. Based on current player ratings among recruiting services and past accomplishments, here are "21 for 2021": 21. Cameron Hergott, quarterback, Beechwood Hergott threw for 2,076 yards and 15 touchdowns and connected on 61.9% of his passes in leading the Beechwood Tigers to the Kentucky Class 2A title game. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Hergott has trained under former University of Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike. 20. Diego Neri, linebacker, Northwest Neri is a 6-2, 230-pound linebacker who has been off ered by Mid-American Conference schools, Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio University and Miami University. Neri had defensive and off ensive touchdowns for Northwest as a junior as he rushed the quarterback and also played some tight end. 19. Kaden Rogers, off ensive lineman, Ross Akron, Marshall, Ohio University, Toledo and Ball State have extended off ers to the 6-4, 265-pound guard. Rogers blocked for a pair of 1,000-plus yard rushers at Ross in C.J. Boze and Jackson Giff ord. 18. David Larkins, tight end, Elder Larkins had the unenviable position of having to play behind Ohio State recruit Joe Royer. Like Royer, Larkins has Division I size at 6-5, 225 pounds. Larkins caught six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown, with three of those receptions coming in the postseason, including one in the Division I title game. Those numbers will surely increase as he moves into the top spot. Larkins has been off ered by Ball State and Central Michigan, with interest from Cincinnati, Miami University, Pitt, Louisville and Tennessee. 17. Jaymar Hargrove-Mundy, cornerback, La Salle Hargrove-Mundy is part of the Division II state championship defensive backfi eld that has garnered signifi cant interest. Off ers include Miami, Bowling Green, Akron, Toledo, Central Michigan and Western Michigan. Hargrove-Mundy had 50 tackles for the Lancers and led the GCL-South in interceptions with six. All of La Salle's starting defensive backfi eld have had several visits to Cincinnati. 16. Leroy Bowers, safety, Princeton Bowers is a 6-2, 200-pound safety who has grabbed off ers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Maryland, Pitt, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Kent State and Akron. Bowers had 42 tackles for the Vikings, two sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions. He also returned punts and kickoff s. 15. Cameron Junior, linebacker, Middletown Junior plays both ways for the Middies and at 6-2, 205 has off ers from Cincinnati, Akron, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green and Miami University. He was second in the GMC in tackles with 88 as a junior. He also had four sacks, fi ve forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and had receiving and rushing touchdowns for the Middies. Junior was a visitor at West Virginia's Junior Day and has had recent inquiries from Michigan State, Minnesota and Boston College. 14. Dontay Corleone, defensive tackle, Colerain Corleone is a 6-2, 295-pound pass rusher who has committed to Cincinnati where he'll eventually join 2020 Colerain grad Deshawn Pace. Corleone had 40 tackles for the Cardinals with six sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for the GMC champions. 13. Tamarion Crumpley, cornerback, Winton Woods A long, 6-2, 180-pound corner, Crumpley had a breakout junior year for the Warriors. He had 23 tackles, a pair of fumble recoveries and four interceptions, including one for a touchdown for 6-3 Winton Woods. Michigan State, Maryland, Kentucky, Akron, Central Michigan, Ohio University, Toledo and Miami are Crumpley's off ers. He was also at Louisville's Junior Day, Cincinnati's Junior Day and will be part of Under Armour's AllAmerican Camp. 12. Caleb Jacob, quarterback, Covington Catholic Jacob is 6-4, 215 pounds and threw for 2,817 yards and 33 touchdowns for the Colonels for a completion percentage of 64.1%. Blessed with a target like Notre Dame-bound Michael Mayer (Kentucky's Mr. Football), Jacob led Covington Catholic to the Kentucky 5A championship. Jacob has been invited to the Elite 11 Quarterback Regional Invite. 11. Mao Glynn, off ensive lineman, Walnut Hills Glynn is a 6-4, 298-pound guard for the Eagles with off ers from Bowling Green, Ohio, Cincinnati, Louisville, Pitt, Buff alo, Coastal Carolina and Iowa State. Glynn helped block for 1,109-yard rusher Tyrese Dorn. Glynn has been invited to Under Armour All-American Camp.
Leroy Bowers has grabbed offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Maryland, Pitt, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Kent State and Akron.
Corey Kiner will be a four-year starter for Roger Bacon and is a threat any time he has the ball.
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10. Paul Rodriguez, off ensive lineman, Mason At nearly 6-6 and 305 pounds, Rodriguez is a tackle with off ers from Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Akron, Bowling Green, Liberty, Western Michigan, Kentucky, Miami University, Rutgers, Purdue, Maryland and Iowa State. 2021 will be his third season starting for the Comets. Rodriguez has also had visits to Michigan State and Duke. He's also been invited to Under Armour All-American Camp. 9. Iesa Jarmon, cornerback, La Salle A 6-1, 180-pound part of La Salle's Division II state champion shutdown secondary. Jarmon has doubledigit off ers with the most notable coming from Cincinnati, Indiana, Pitt and Iowa State. Most of the MAC have also off ered and Jarmon was recenlty at Louisville's Junior Day, Cincinnati's Junior Day and has heard from Purdue. Jarmon had 22 tackles and an interception for the Lancers in 2019. 8. Gi'Bran Payne, running back, La Salle Payne ran for 790 yards and nine touchdowns for La Salle's Division II champions. He also caught eight passes for 141 yards and three scores. Defensively at linebacker, the 5-9, 189-pound sophomore had 41 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions (one a 95-yard "pick six"). Payne will be a 2022 grad but has off ers from Kentucky, Northwestern, Purdue, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Western Michigan, Pitt, Indiana, Minnesota, Louisville and Akron. Payne has also been invited to the Under Armour All-American camp. 7. Liam Cliff ord, athlete, St. Xavier The 6-2, 190-pound Cliff ord will follow his brother Sean's footsteps by going to Penn State. Liam Cliff ord has been a quarterback but has primarily caught passes and ran the ball on the Bombers varsity. He led the GCL-South as a junior with 1,180 receiving yards with 77 catches for 13 touchdowns. He also returned kicks for the Bombers. 6. DeVonta Smith, cornerback, La Salle One more from the Lancers Division II state title secondary, Smith has double-digit off ers from the likes of Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Duke, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Indiana, Virginia Tech and Penn State. He had 38 tackles and three interceptions for the Lancers. Off ensively, he caught 11 passes for 271 yards and fi ve touchdowns. Smith has been invited to Under Armour All-American Camp.
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5. Tegra Tshabola, off ensive lineman, Lakota West Tshabola just turned 16 and is a sophomore. He's also 6-6 and 300-pounds with a who's who off er list of Ohio State, LSU, Florida, USC, Louisville, Tennessee, Michigan, Penn State and Kentucky (for now). He moved from defense as a freshman to the O-line. 4. Andrew "Bam" Booker, linebacker, Winton Woods At 6-3, 220-pounds, Booker has racked up as many off ers as his brother "Tank" (now at Maryland). "Bam" has double-digit suitors, including Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Pitt, Michigan State and Louisville. He also had a visit to West Virginia. Booker had 50 tackles for the Warriors his junior season, with 6.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. 3. Jaylen Johnson, safety, La Salle The highest-rated of La Salle's Division II state championship secondary, the 6-3, 205-pound Johnson has committed to Ohio State. Johnson had 61 tackles and a forced fumble for the Lancers as a junior. Johnson has also earned an invite to Under Armour All-American Camp. 2. Luke Collinsworth, off ensive line, East Central The 6-6, 300-pound tackle from Brookville has offers from Cincinnati, Purdue, Ball State, Indiana and Kansas. It may be diffi cult for other schools to pull him out away from the in-state Hoosiers and Boilermakers. Collinsworth also has some basketball skills as he's the school's all-time leading rebounder and just scored his 1,000th point as Hoosiers football coach Tom Allen was in the gym watching. 1. Corey Kiner, running back, Roger Bacon The 5-10, 205-pound Kiner will be a four-year starter for Roger Bacon and is a threat any time he has the ball. As a junior, he was in the discussion for Ohio Mr. Football which went to Wyoming senior Evan Prater. Kiner ran for 2,298 yards and 40 touchdowns last season and had nine receptions for 122 yards and another score. He had 1,740 yards and 36 touchdowns as a sophomore and 1,226 yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman, giving him 5,264 yards in three season and a realistic shot at surpassing 7,000 for his career if he stays healthy. It's easier to list who hasn't off ered Kiner probably than those who have. Frontrunners include Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Arkansas, LSU, Florida, Missouri, Texas A&M and Georgia.
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Boys basketball ❚ Ohio’s top team in Division I, Moeller, beat La Salle 59-43 Jan. 31 and Springfi eld 76-52 Feb. 1 to improve to 18-1. Max Land led Crusaders scorers in both games. ❚ St. Xavier lost at Elder 50-48 Jan. 31. ❚ Summit Country Day won at Norwood 40-28 Jan. 31, but lost at Purcell Marian 59-32 Feb. 1 and Cincinnati Christian 50-47 Feb. 4. ❚ Clark Montessori fell to CHCA 69-52 Jan. 31 and at North College Hill 59-47 Feb. 4. ❚ Batavia lost three road games, falling at New Richmond 63-56 Jan. 31, Blanchester 84-51 Feb. 1 and Goshen 62-52 Feb. 4. ❚ New Richmond have won eight of nine games after beating Batavia 63-56 Jan. 31, St. Bernard 65-58 Feb. 1 and Clinton Massie 55-44 Feb. 4. ❚ Williamsburg beat Felicity-Franklin 63-57 Jan. 31 before falling to Clermont Northeastern 76-50 Feb. 4.
❚ Bethel-Tate lost to Georgetown 51-35 Jan. 31. ❚ Bryce Reece scored 22 points and Logan Pottorf had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Clermont Northeastern when it topped Williamsburg 76-50 Feb. 4. ❚ Goshen was edged by Western Brown 55-52 Jan. 31, but beat Batavia 62-52 Feb. 4.
Girls basketball ❚ Summit Country Day improved to 19-2 with 14straight wins after beating North College Hill 61-28 Feb. 1, Seven Hills 80-31 Feb. 3 and Clark Montessori 62-27 Feb 5. ❚ Macie Mehlman scored 13 points with 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals when Batavia beat Clinton Massie 49-42 Feb. 3. ❚ New Richmond lost to Western Brown 44-35 Feb. 3. ❚ Improving to 16-3 and 12-0 in the Southern Buckeye Conference, Williamsburg beat Georgetown 6238 Feb. 3 and Felicity-Franklin 63-46 Feb. 6. ❚ Going to 17-4, Bethel-Tate won at Blanchester 7827 Feb. 3. Alli Stolz scored 24 points in the win.
❚ Felicity-Franklin fell to Manchester 59-40 Feb. 1 and beat St. Pat 63-49 Feb. 3 before losing to Williamsburg 63-46 Feb. 6. ❚ Clermont Northeastern beat CHCA 54-38 Feb. 3.
Four Cincinnati-area students granted Evans Scholarship ❚ Caleb Abel (Oak Hills), Griffi n Kelley (Elder), Stephanie Ahrnsen (St. Ursula) and Caroline Reckers (Turpin) were among 26 Ohio residents to earn the Chick Evans Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to golf caddies who have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, fi nancial need and outstanding character.
Milford elects four to athletic hall of fame ❚ Milford High School inducted four individuals before a boys basketball game Feb. 7. Sarah Alley Eldridge ‘11 (softball), Coach Tom Kilgore (baseball), Kyle Krummert ‘08 (wrestling) an Brian Rohne ‘90 (track, cross country, swimming) were chosen for the honor.
February 2020: What colleges did Cincinnati prep athletes choose? Melanie Laughman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
Editor’s note: This gallery is part of an online story. Visit Cincinnati.com for the updated version. Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky athletes signed national letters of intent or ceremonial Signing Day letters, on or around Wednesday, Feb. 5. This listing is the fi rst wave received. Please send additional information and/or Signing Day photos to Melanie Laughman at mlaughman@enquirer.com. Please identify all people in the signing day photos and be sure to identify the sport and chosen college. This online fi le and an upcoming photo gallery will be updated with new information as it comes in. The print publication cutoff was Thursday, Feb. 6. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Cole Fisher, basketball, University of West Georgia Jessica Schaad, volleyball, University of Northwestern Ohio Jack Sonne, golf, Carnegie Mellon Deer Park High School Maggie Carpenter, cheerleading, Mount Vernon Nazarene University Harrison High School Grace Young, volleyball and softball, Mount St. Joseph University Levi Tidwell, football, Indiana Wesleyan University Josh Ridings, football, Mount St. Joseph University Connor Kinnett, football, University of Indianapolis Dylan Stocker, football, Concordia University CJ Young, football, Marian University Micah Childs, baseball, Frontier Community College Indian Hill High School Matthew Briedis, football and track, Mount St. Joseph University Lakota East High School Gracie Clute, track and fi eld, Indiana Tech Serena Clark, track and fi eld, Clemson University Allison Romito – Tennis – Shawnee State University Kylee West, softball, Georgetown College Luke Birdsong, soccer, University of Memphis Joey Boujaoude, volleyball, Midway University Adam Hundemer, football, Southern Illinois University Alexes Church, golf, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Elijah Wood, wrestling, Wilmington College Aaron Sharp, wrestling, Urbana University Gavin Myers, football, Urbana University Alex Mangold, basketball, Nova Southeastern University Hailey Wilson, cross country and track & fi eld, University of Findlay Kayla Womack, soccer, Morehead State University Alex Dudash, lacrosse, Mount Saint Joseph’s University Troy Reisner, football, University of Dayton Lakota West High School Isaac Kolosik, football, Butler University Jake Kieff er, football, Morehead State University Landmark Christian Nathan Miller, football, University of the Cumberlands Ethan Lamoreaux, football, Hillsdale College John Hatfi eld, football, Kentucky Christian University La Salle High School Neko Williams, football, Lake Erie College. Mason High School Alanna Carter, basketball, University of Akron Megan Wagner, basketball, Western Michigan University Adam Chaney, swimming, University of Florida Collin Brown, football, Wittenberg University Brooks Curran, football, Thomas More University Barak Faulk, football, University of Cincinnati Jack Haglage, Football, U.S. Naval Academy Jackson Norman, football, Urbana University Tyler Welsh, football, Thomas More University Faith Min, cross country/track, University of Pittsburgh Maddie Ullom, cross country/track, Penn State University Haleigh Eckert, track and fi eld, Cedarville University Cole Harting, baseball, University of Cincinnati Harrison Johnson, baseball, Ohio University
Surrounded by his family, Jarrett Thatcher of Williamsburg signed his letter of intent to play college football at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. THANKS TO TIM MAKLEM
McNicholas athletes Jillian Vogler and Rachel Jeffries signed their letters of intent to play college sports Feb. 5. Vogler will run track for Butler University and Jeffries will run track for Youngstown State University. THANKS TO SHANNON KAPP/MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL
Milford athletes signed their letters of intent to play college sports Feb. 5. They are, from left: Hunter Frank (West Virginia Wesleyan College baseball), Brandon Edwards (Ohio Wesleyan University football), Josi Jennings (Urbana University lacrosse), Emily Stiles (Mount St. Joseph University lacrosse), Will Naylor (Transylvania University lacrosse), Tori Kittrell (Capital University soccer), Angela Kapitula (University of Cincinnati Clermont volleyball), Abby Thierauf (Ohio Wesleyan University volleyball), Hillary Huffer (Wilmington College softball) and Hunter Johnson (Olney Central College baseball). THANKS TO SHAWN SELL/MILFORD
Liam McFadden-Ackman, baseball, Northern Kentucky University Matthew Peer, baseball, Urbana University Chase Popplewell, baseball, University of Charleston Teddy Tolliver, baseball, Lehigh University Meghan Burke, softball, University of Findlay Tori O'Brien, softball, Ohio University Carsyn Snead, softball, University of North Carolina Lindsey Sutton, softball, Cedarville University Carson Croy, lacrosse, Cleveland State University Sam Lopiccolo, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University Ben Satterthwaite, golf, Capital University Matthew Scheid, golf, Transylvania University Bailey Flowerdew, volleyball, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Bethany Moser, soccer, Ball State University Natalie Mishu, soccer, Ohio University Ben Damge, soccer, University of Kentucky Matthew Rought, rowing, Marietta College Samuel Le Cras, clay shooting, University of Alabama Adriana Bustelo, gymnastics, Central Michigan University McNicholas High School Rachel Jeff ries, track and fi eld, Youngstown State University Jillian Vogler, track and fi eld, Butler University Mercy McAuley High School Lani Hinton, cross country, Thomas More University Maddie Dougoud, basketball, Capital University Dani Carle, bowling, Thomas More University Milford High School Brandon Edwards, football, Ohio Wesleyan University Hunter Frank, baseball, West Virginia Wesleyan College Hillary Huff er, softball, Wilmington College Josi Jennings, lacrosse, Urbana University Hunter Johnson, baseball, Olney Central College Angela Kapitula, volleyball, University of Cincinnati Clermont Tori Kittrell, soccer, Capital University Will Naylor, lacrosse, Transylvania University Emily Stiles, lacrosse, Mount St. Joseph University
Abby Thierauf, volleyball, Ohio Wesleyan University Moeller High School Connor Milne, football, Ashland University Joe Toepfer, football, Saint Francis University Aaron Williams, football, Morehead State University Oak Hills High School Grace Armentrout, soccer, Thomas More University Sebastain Bachler, football, Hocking College Emma Bode, softball, University of Findlay Isabel Dragotta, soccer, Thomas More University Molly Ewry, women's soccer, Shawnee State University Michael Hehman, lacrosse, University of the Cumberlands Ryan Huellemeier, football, Lake Erie College Rosalie Pictor, tennis, Mount St Joseph University Cailee Plunkett, cross country and track, Hanover College Kayla Roddy, softball, Theil College Brianna Schneider, volleyball, University of Cincinnati - Clermont D.J. Shaw, football, Lake Erie College Joey Siegel, golf, Mount St Joseph University Josie Wefer, softball, Morehead State University Rachel Winkler, lacrosse, Mount St Joseph University Princeton High School Kevin Suttles, football, University of Findlay Christin Kilgus-Dixon, football, Urbana University Dorian Durham, football, Urbana University Brandon Williams, football, Tiffi n University Jaeden Scarborough, football, Lake Erie College Roger Bacon High School Ryan Blaut, football, Thomas More University Ryan Lally, football, Denison University Nolan Tebbe, football, Thomas More James Thompson Jr., football, University of Wisconsin Lindsay Ballinger, soccer, Thomas More University Taylor Stahl, soccer, Thomas More University Evan Kelsey, baseball, Wilmington College Jake Brookbank, baseball, Wilmington College Dillon Fischer, baseball, Earlham College Kelly Brenner, basketball, Thomas More University Lyric Harris, basketball, Long Island University Karly Niesen, volleyball, Urbana University Arrington Walker, softball, Northern Kentucky University South Dearborn High School Dalton Guthrie, football, Valparaiso University St. Ursula Academy, Thursday, Feb. 6 Sam Kessler, soccer, Thomas More University St. Xavier High School Zachary Brinks, golf, John Carroll University Craig Dannemiller, volleyball, Mount St. Joseph Jack Kirby, football, University of Pennsylvania Marshall Lang, football, Northwestern University Kellen Newman, football, Butler University T.J. O’Malley, football, University of Dayton Matthew Rueve, football, Boston College Kyle Seilkop, swimming, University of Tampa Noah Taylor, football, Cornell University Summit Country Day Rachel Martin, basketball, Thomas More University Matthew Warden, football, University of Chicago Williamsburg High School Jarrett Thatcher, football, Siena Heights University Withrow High School Daniel Ingram, football, University of Cincinnati
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COMMUNITY NEWS Group crochets, donates blankets to OHC cancer patients Erica Smith, who is a volunteer with the local Guardian Angels Prayer Shawl Ministry, stopped by OHC’s Eastgate offi ce with a wonderful gift of 14 handcrocheted blankets and prayer cards for the patients. Volunteers crochet blankets and knit shawls and as they work, they pray for the person who will receive the blanket or shawl. Each patient also receives a signed prayer card. Pictured, standing, left to right, are OHC treatment suite nurses Julie Devine, RN, Melinda Dieter, RN, April Giffi n, RN, and Jayne Fite, RN. Pictured, seated, left to right are OHC patient and Mt. Washington resident Bonnie Anderson and Erica Smith, Anderson resident and volunteer with the Guardian Angels Prayer Shawl Ministry. OHC (Oncology Hematology Care) is the region’s leading experts in the treatment of nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorders. OHC off ers the latest medical, gynecologic and radiation therapy, and is always seeking better treatment options through its nationally-recognized clinical trials program. OHC is the exclusive provider of the ground-breaking CAR-T therapy, GammaKife and CyberKnife. OHC is certifi ed by the American Society for Clinical Oncology in the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certifi cation Program and is one of only a few practices nationally to be accepted into the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Oncology Initiative. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple – to surround you with everything you need so you can focus on what matters most: beating cancer. For more information about OHC, or for a second opinion, call 1-888-6494800 or visit ohcare.com. Lesia Golden, OHC
Dancing Grandmas on Tap take 2nd place in Seniors Got Talent Contest The Dancing Grandmas on Tap have won second place in the Seniors Got Talent online video contest of 2019. Presentation of the prize check and a plaque was made by a representative of Senior Guide Online, which sponsors this competition. Seniors Got Talent is an annual online video contest showcasing talented seniors and older adults from across the United States. Based on an online voting system, the three videos with the most votes win cash prizes. All videos in Seniors Got Talent are eligible for cash prizes – up to $1,000. The Dancing Grandmas on Tap was founded in 1982 by Harris Rosedale, a prominent dancer in the Cincinnati area. They perform in a variety of venues in the Tri-State, including community events, retirement centers, birthday parties, nursing homes, and churches. The dancers range in age from 58 to 94. For more information on the Dancing
at (513) 553-1948 or visit their website at bgcgc.org/join-the-club. Donations to the club can be made online at www.bgcgc.org/donate or mailed to 600 Dalton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203. Summer Tyler, Williams Boys & Girls Club Greater Cincinnati
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Pictured, standing, from left: OHC treatment suite nurses Julie Devine, RN, Melinda Dieter, RN, April Giffin, RN, and Jayne Fite, RN. Seated: OHC patient and Mt. Washington resident Bonnie Anderson and Erica Smith, Anderson resident and volunteer with the Guardian Angels Prayer Shawl Ministry. PROVIDED
Grandmas on Tap, visit the website at www.dancinggrandmasontap.com. Shelley Dumoulin, Dancing Grandmas on Tap
Boys & Girls Club members learn life-saving techniques New Richmond police and fi re offi cers recently shared life-saving techniques with the teen members of the Williams Boys & Girls Club. Teens members were instructed in CPR by New Richmond Fire & EMS Dir. Public Relations, Cameron Pelzel. The teens practiced on CPR dummies to learn the correct placement of their hands and the rhythm for compressions on the chest. The teens learned to time compressions to the song “Baby Shark.” Staff and other younger club members watched a demonstration of a machine that can mechanically do chest compressions. CPR is physically exhausting when done for even a short period of time. The machine can be used when advanced cardiac life support requires longer, continuous compressions. “There are 350,000 cardiac arrest cases outside of the hospital each year in the US, and less than 10 percent survive,” said Pelzel. “Immediate CPR performed before EMS arrives can more than double a person’s chance of survival. That’s why learning eff ective CPR is so important. You can ultimately save a loved one’s life or a complete strangers life by learning CPR.” Field Training Offi cer Jordan Meinking demonstrated “Stop the Bleed” techniques for more serious wounds that are life threatening. The teens demonstrated their knowledge on a hemorrhage control trainer. The simulator is scaled to the size of an adult thigh and features wounds of various sizes. They learned to pack a wound and apply a tourniquet to save a life.
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The life-saving class was part of the Graduate program at the New Richmond Club. The Graduate program offers children a variety of educational classes designed to reinforce skills learned in school, as well as learning new ones. The classes typically feature games or projects that make learning fun. The Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission is “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” The Club provides fun, enriching activities for children 5 to 18 years old. Membership is free and includes a daily snack and a hot meal. The children participate in nationally recognized programs, Fit for Life, Ready to Serve and Graduate, that enhance their lives and expand their educational experience. The Club’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:30-6:00 pm. The Club is located at 213 Union Street, in the Village of New Richmond. For more information, contact the Club
Celebrate Library Lovers Month in February by sharing your story. The Clermont County Public Library is asking why the Library is important to you, your family, your organization or your local community. We would like to share your comments with others using social media. In 2020, the world is a digital experience. We stream movies, download music and listen to digital audiobooks. Given all that, libraries are still important. Besides being able to borrow movies, music, books, and more from the 10 libraries in Clermont County, they also are community hubs. They serve students with study rooms to meet with tutors. They off er maker spaces and maker equipment. Our meeting rooms are popular with many groups. In many ways, libraries are more relevant than ever before because we off er more than just books. Click on the Library Lovers Month icon on the front page of the website, clermontlibrary.org, to go to the twoquestion survey. It also is on the Library’s Facebook page. The Library staff is thankful for your story. Also, the library has a special gift for you. Just pick up a tote bag when visiting a branch to check out a book or movie, use a computer or simply enjoy reading in one of the comfy chairs. Don’t forget about all the digital selections, too. You are welcome to pick up a tote bag even if you only check out digital items. Thank you for helping the Clermont County Public Libraries be a vital part of what make Clermont County a thriving community. Visit clermontlibrary.org for more information. Theresa Herron, Clermont County Public Library
Studious Studs Fashion Show Charity Event Studious Studs Fashion Show Charity Event is a reverse pageant for Hope House Mission, a shelter for women and children. This is the worlds fi rst men’s pageant for charity. The men competed in Hawaiian wear, evening wear and onstage interview. There was a panel of of 5 female judges including the current Mrs. Ohio and Mrs Ohio India. Mrs. Cincinnati 2020 was the emcee for the event. The event sold out and was held at Bishops Quarter in Loveland. All ticket sale money went to the homeless shelter. It was a successful night of getting the community excited about giving to a great cause while the men provided amazing entertainment. Bekah Yoxthimer, Strong Women Helping Others See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 5B
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Bethel Lions to hold fi rst pancake breakfast March 21 Guest columnist
Howdy folks, We have rain this morning and the temperature is warm. Looks like we are having a mild winter with just a little snow and cold weather. I talked to Sherry’s Lake yesterday and Sherry got her husband home. He seems to be doing some better. I sure hope he does and we keep praying he does. He lost a lot of weight. The fellar at the lake at Sherry’s said the fi shing is good with several trout being caught. They will have another load of trout put in next week. The trout fi shing should be good so get your fi shing pole clean
and ready for some good eating trout. I talked to the Grant’s Greenhouse on State Route 131. They will be setting tomatoes and cucumbers in a couple weeks so by May they should have ripe tomatoes and cucumbers. The Grants sure do a great job with their greenhouses and farm. I talked to the Jarman’s Greenhouse and they are fi lling their containers with mulch so they can plant fl owers in a couple weeks. They do a super job of having extra good plants for the public. The fi rst pancake breakfast for the Bethel Lions will be at the Bethel High School on March 21, so mark your calendar. This is always a good meal. This is one way the Lions Club makes money to help diff erent projects and furnish glasses for school children and other folks that cannot aff ord them. You can
see your friends there and have a good time visiting. You may see folks there that you don’t see very often. This is one place you can come, eat and visit and don’t have to hurry to leave. There aren’t many places that you can do that. I meet the fi rst Monday of the month and with three other men. One is a retired priest and this is a special time for me. The fi rst Monday of February I couldn’t be there so they sent me a meal from Poochie’s. It was great! Friends are a special kind of folks. This coming Tuesday, Feb. 11, I go and talk to the senior center above Batavia in the lodge. There will be between 40 to 55 people there. I tell stories of things that happened back in the 1940s and 1950s. Then on Feb. 18, I go to Bethel Woods and have lunch and talk to about 20 folks and tell them about the history of
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Clermont Northeastern High School basketball players, coaches, cheerleaders and support staff boarded a bus on a rainy, windy, gray Saturday in early 2020. Two hours later, they disembarked. In 1951. If that sounds like the script of a movie, it is – in a way. The Rockets boys and girls teams played Fayetteville – also the Rockets – in a doubleheader at the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana, about 38 miles east of Indianapolis. The gym was the fi lming site for the 1986 movie “Hoosiers,” about a small-town high school basketball team that wins the 1951 state championship – based on the 1954 Milan High School team that won a state championship in Indiana’s then-open state tournament. After learning that Goshen and Indian Hill had played in Knightstown last season, CNE staff decided to take their teams there. “With the fi ve seniors coming back I thought it would be a nice experience for us all to go up and have a bonding experience, plus I love the story and I just thought it would be really cool for us to do it and he reached out to Fayetteville and kind of went through the logistics of it and it worked out great,” girls coach Doug Portmann, an admitted big fan of the movie, said. Those fi ve seniors – Bockman, Makayla Drewry, McKenzie Reece, Taylor Shumard and Alyssa Williams, as well as the three senior members of the boys team – Jerryd Burns, Jared Decatur and Blake King – had only passing knowledge of the movie, but are now fans. Both teams went to University of Cincinnati’s main campus, where they watched the movie a few days before the trip. “I had never watched it. I heard of it from my grandparents. It was really cool. I liked it,” Drewry said. “It was really cool. I liked it. It was really interesting,” Reece said. Portmann admitted to being pleasantly surprised by the players’ reactions to the movie. “It was interesting because when we saw the movie I didn’t know how they would react, if they’d be bored. It was very diff erent graphics back then, but at the end of the movie they actually all clapped, which I was thought was pretty neat, they kind of just clapped about the end of the movie so I thought it was a good feeling,” Portmann said. “So when they got out there I think it was a good visual to remember back to the week before and it’s fresh their mind to see the things they’d seen. It’s funny because when I told them we were playing on that court, they thought I was kidding, and they looked it up and said ‘Oh my goodness, it is the same court.’” The same court as the movie, but not a typical court. The Hoosier Gym playing fl oor is 12 feet shorter than a normal high school court. There is no half-court line, but there are lines on either side of
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Clermont Northeastern sophomore Bryce Reece shoots a free throw during the Jan. 11 game vs. Fayetteville at The Hoosier Gym in Knightstown, Indiana. PROVIDED
half-court that act as time lines. Teams must advance the ball past the line closest to the basket at which they are shooting in 10 seconds or fewer but once they cross the line, they can run their offense as far back as the line on their defensive end. Needless to say, that took some getting used to. “You think you’re over but there’s still counting 10 seconds, so you’ve got to get over the line,” Bockman said. Shumard said her teammates eventually adjusted. “Once we played on it for a couple of minutes it was easy to know where everything was,” she said. The sidelines at Hoosier Gym are inches from a wall that borders the stands, so team benches were behind each basket. “We had to sub from each end, instead of from each side. I sent somebody in and they would have a guy there, like a curator, and he would wave to the ref and we’d sub in from the end,” Portmann said. CNE, as home team, had a good contingent of fans. Portmann said both sides of stands were full, and he estimated a crowd of about 1,000. The gym, originally built in 1920, is pretty much as it appeared in the movie, with a team photo of the fi ctional Hickory Huskers on a wall, along with an old peach basket and a blackboard with the “picket fence” play diagrammed. Players dressed in the same lockerrooms they saw in the movie, and left a signed jersey there for future visitors. “The lockerroom was really cool, seeing all the jerseys of the people that played there. The court was really cool. The stands. The atmosphere,” Williams said. Players also brought home souvenirs – Hoosier Gym and Hickory High School spiritwear – as tangible memories, but the intangibles may be just as important. The girls team spent a night in a nearby Comfort Inn, playing games and enjoying time together. “We got in a lot of bonding that we really needed, so that was great,” Shumard said. The boys have Hickory-sized dreams. “We want a state championship. That’s the goal. That’s what we’ve been set on since summer and that’s what we’ve been working on ever since,” See SCHOOL, Page 8B
Micheal Harris-Kiser will direct the next production of the Loveland Stage Company 2019-2020 season. “Gypsy” will open March 6 and continue through March 22 at the theatre located at 111 S. 2nd St. (Rt. 48) in Loveland, 45140. The following cast has been chosen for this popular musical: Playing Rose, the ultimate “Backstage Mom” is Lisa Breithaupt. Bonnie Emmer will portray Louise, the famous Gypsy Rose Lee and Sophie Viseholman is her sister, Dainty June. Larry Harmon portrays Herbie, Roses’ boyfriend and agent. Several family groups are included in the cast: Melinda Hubbard who plays Mezzapa, shares the stage with her daughter Mearen, who is in the children’s ensemble and Ella Kiel who portrays Baby Louise is joined on stage by her sister Hallie Kiel, also in the chil-
Familiy members appearing in Loveland Stage Company’s next production of “Gypsy” include sisters Ella and Hallie Kiel. PROVIDED
Bethel and Tunnel Mill close to Williamsburg. I will share how two fellers ran a gristmill in the 1950s. Folks, there is so much history in our area so take a look at the history of your area. Now something special. Mr. Chester and Miss Chessie they are close to making up and that is great. They both like to be let in early in the morning. Chester goes to the canned cat food and Chessie goes to the dry cat food. Now I need to watch Chester so he doesn’t eat all the canned food. They both are a joy. Ruth Ann would have loved both of them. Start your week by going to the house of worship of your choice and praising the good Lord. God bless all... More later...
dren’s ensemble. The adult ensemble is made up of husband and wife, John and Carissa Sloan. Others in the cast with their roles are: Lee Vest as Tulsa; Kate Arnold as Tessie Tura; Jacqlyn Schott, Electra; Lauren Fritzche, Baby June; Vincent Eldridge, Yonkers; Isaac Mills, L.A.; Collette Combs, Kansas; Caitlyn Sanderson, Agnes; Piper Garman, Marjorie May; Alex Few, Geraldine, and Reilly Johnson as Edna Mae. Chloe Polmaritis completes the children’s ensemble. Marjory Clegg will choreograph this show and Brian Harvey is Vocal Director with Jeanne Bilyeu as Orchestra Director. Jill Gornet, Tom Cavano and Becky Cole are co-producers. “Gypsy” features music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and is presented in cooperation with Tams-Witmark. For more information and tickets see www.lovelandstagecompany.org. For group tickets and accessible seating call 513-443-4572. Ann Barfels, Loveland Stage Company
Familiy members appearing in Loveland Stage Company’s next production of “Gypsy” include Melinda Hubbard and daughter Mearen. PROVIDED
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Burns said. Decatur sees similar inspiration. “I loved it, how a small school like that could win state. Hopefully we can,” he said. “I’ll remember the fun we had with our team, the bonding time we got, and all getting together and talking,” King said. The girls team is seeking its fi rst winning season since 2005. Portmann, in his second year as head coach, hopes to take a similar out-of-town trip each season. “I think that builds, especially a small community like this, maybe word gets out, ‘Hey they can do this,’ and maybe we can draw other players. Our biggest challenge here at CNE is the number of kids coming out, so if we can generate some buzz that we’re doing some special things, the kids are having a good time, I think it makes our program that much stronger,” he said. CNE won both games in Knightstown – the boys, 68-57, behind 27 points from junior Skyler Schmidt, and the girls, 41-36, as Bockman scored 15 points. That makes both squads undefeated in 1951. Dick Maloney, Clermont Northeastern Schools
New Richmond teacher submits winning Red Ribbon Week theme Locust Corner Elementary School physical education teacher Tricia Nelson is the winner of the National Red Ribbon Week Theme Contest. Her winning entry, “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free,” will appear on promotional items, including posters, related to the 2020 National Red Ribbon Week campaign. The theme, selected from hundreds of submissions, will help amplify the campaign's mission of encouraging children, families, and communities to live healthy, drug-free lives, according to a statement from the Red Ribbon Campaign. As a teacher, Ms. Nelson said she aims to instill hope and strength in her students iat New Richmond Schools each and every day. “I often tell my students that they are brave and strong, especially if they are having a hard time with a new activity,” she said. “I really would like the theme to inspire others for use as their mantra. Bravery is not just for superheroes,” she said. Last year, Ms. Nelson’s students participated in a dress-up day called “Sock it to Drugs.” Students also discussed making healthy choices and talked about their future hopes and dreams. “I love how the campaign starts a diffi cult conversation between students and teachers. I hope that when faced with tough decisions, students look back, remember Red Ribbon Week and make healthy choices,” Ms. Nelson said. Locust Corner Elementary School Principal Joe Roach isn’t surprised that Ms. Nelson crafted the win-
ning theme. She’s an outstanding educator who is gifted in her ability to connect to individual students. “She builds relationships where students feel comfortable coming to her not just about growing physically, but also emotionally,” Mr. Roach said. “Since Tricia's fi rst-day teaching at Locust Corner, she has taken the initiative in helping to make our school be an even better place to learn. Even though she was new to our school at the start of the year, she wanted to jump right in on the fi rst day and lead our students as their Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) adviser.” The National Family Partnership sponsors the Red Ribbon Theme Contest. “We really strive to give educators and students a chance to shape the campaign in a way that is meaningful and relevant to the community each year,” NFP President Peggy B. Sapp said. “So many of our youth are fascinated by superhero culture from Superman and Wonder Woman to Captain Marvel and SpiderMan. It’s only fi tting that this year we encourage them to be happy, brave and drug-free.” For submitting the winning theme, Ms. Nelson receives $500 in Red Ribbon Week themed merchandise. Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program, is held annually from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31. Sheila Vilvens, New Richmond Exempted Village School District
Forest Hills School District announces upcoming community engagement opportunities Community members are invited to meet with Forest Hills Superintendent Scot Prebles during a series of informal “Superintendent Chat” events. Parents and residents are welcome to attend one of the sessions to discuss current district happenings or ask questions. “I greatly value the opportunity to meet with community members to discuss the many activities taking place across the district,” said Superintendent Prebles. “Two-way communication has always been one of my top priorities, and these casual conversations allow me to gain fresh insights about what matters most to the community.” The “Superintendent Chat” schedule is as follows: ❚ Thursday, March 12 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at MOD Pizza, located at 442 Ohio Pike ❚ Wednesday, April 8 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Servatti Pastry Shop, located at 8315 Beechmont Avenue ❚ Wednesday, May 20 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at MOD Pizza, located at 442 Ohio Pike If you’d like to host a Superintendent Chat at your business, please contact Breanna Gilroy at breannagilroy@foresthills.edu. For more news from Superintendent Prebles, follow his blog Breanna Gilroy, Forest Hills School District
14 southwest Ohio schools receive Purple Star award All six buildings in the Little Miami Schools received the Purple Star award for their commitment to families with military ties. They were among 94 statewide, and 14 in southwest Ohio including two other schools in Warren County, and two each in Butler, Clermont, and Hamilton counties to receive the 2020 honor. The award is given to schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to the military. Each school receives a Purple Star to display. “Ohio’s military members and their families embody the ideals of service, sacrifi ce, and community. But they can’t do their jobs alone. These school communities have made a commitment to support them inside and outside the classroom,” said Gov. Mike Dewine. “Purple Star Schools are shining examples of Ohioans working together, encouraging one another, caring for one another and, ultimately, creating a brighter future for our state.” Schools receiving the honor must maintain a page on its website outlining resources for military families and have a staff contact for military students and families to serve as a liaison between them and the school. Schools must comple at least one of three other optional activities. The southwest Ohio Schools, by county receiving the award, by county, were: *Butler: Edgewood Elementary and Talawanda High school *Clermont: Clermont Northeastern High School and Grant Career Center *Hamilton: Moeller High School and Harrison High School *Warren County: Hamilton-Maineville Primary, Harlan-Butlerville Primary, Little Miami High School, Little Miami Intermediate School, Little Miami Junior High, Salem Elementary School, and Springboro Junior High School Sue Kiesewetter, Enquirer contributor See SCHOOL , Page 10B
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Loveland Board of Education cancels contract for option to purchase Grailville Property At its Jan. 21 business meeting, the Loveland City Schools Board of Education voted to cancel the contract with the Grail, an Ohio nonprofi t, for the option to purchase 110 acres of Grailville - a property located on O’Bannonville Road east of downtown Loveland. “With the overwhelming results of the November 2019 levy, the board has placed the facility master plan on hold until we can reengage the community in alternative solutions to our building issues,” said Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, board president. “We have listened to our community and heard that it is not ready to bear the investment in the facilities plan as presented, and therefore purchase of any land without a defi nitive approved building plan would dilute funds that will now be needed for additional years of maintenance to current facilities, and would be inadvisable in light of this changed fi nancial need. For these reasons we don’t see the feasibility of moving forward with the purchase of land now.” Long term aff ordability was a major consideration prior to the decision to ei-
ther purchase or cancel the contract, stated Lorenz. Earnest money, appraised cost, the continued maintenance of old buildings, the potential unavailability of future land, the infl ationary increase in any construction budget associated with an extended timeline of facilities projects, and the added cost of trailers as “swing space” during construction should the schools eventually be expanded on existing properties were all issues that were weighed. “The board continues to do its due diligence,” said Lorenz, “and we will continue to look at every possibility and will work with the community on options to ensure the future of the school district.” The board also approved resolutions related to the $2.7 million in expense reductions that are presented alongside the 6.95-mill operating levy request on the March 17 ballot. The reductions are being made regardless of the outcome of the election in order to curb expenses and maintain a minimum cash balance for the district going forward. In addition to eliminating expenditures in the fi ve-year forecast related to the planned expansion of programs and services; reducing consultants, contracted services and department budgets; and increasing fees; the district is eliminating staff positions.
“In making these cuts, our highest priority is to protect student off erings and continue the eff orts that have led to academic progress over the past several years,” said Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “We have focused on reducing and eliminating non-employee costs, but because the largest portion of our budget goes toward paying salaries and benefi ts, we had to make decisions regarding the elimination of positions. Having to cut staff positions is the greatest loss to us at Loveland and the process is heart-breaking - no staff member is inconsequential and everyone plays an important part in the student experience here in the district.” A combination of 13-14 teaching, nonteaching, and administrative positions, and two future forecasted teaching positions are being eliminated. The positions being eliminated are determined fi rst and the Reduction in Force process is then conducted per Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Master Agreement timelines for notice and board action. Employees are released at the end of the 2019-20 school year with consideration to certifi cation, contract, and seniority. “This is a lengthy process, bound by contract and the law, but the end result is that the person in the position being eliminated may not be the person impacted by the Reduction in Force,” said
Dr. Crouse. “It is always our goal to communicate with each aff ected staff member early to allow them the most time and opportunity to search for a new job.” Susanne Quigley, Loveland City School District
UC’s Clermont and Blue Ash colleges to host open house events on March 10 UC Clermont will join with UC Blue Ash to host regional college open house events on Tuesday, March 10, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Prospective students can visit either or both campuses and preview academic programs, meet with faculty, take tours and discuss fi nancial aid with staff members who will be available to answer questions. The $50 application fee will be waived for anyone who applies that evening. RSVP to UC Clermont College Open House – March 10: https://admissions.catalyst.uc.edu/register/ Spring2020 RSVP to UC Blue Ash College Open House – March 10: https://admissions.catalyst.uc.edu/register/UCBAOpenHouse20SPMarch10 Mae Hanna, UC Clermont College
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