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Spring break partier apologizes: ‘Don’t be arrogant’ James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Sarah Woodward, a Cincinnati Public Schools teacher, works from home with her two children Kaylee and Morgan, a second and third grader at Seipelt Elementary, at their home in Milford, Ohio, on March 19, 2020. Woodward has been homeschooling her two children during the ongoing new coronavirus pandemic, but says she is concerned for fellow parents of children with special needs who can't provide all of the services their children require and get from school. SAM GREENE/THE ENQUIRER

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arah Woodward is better equipped than most to meet her children’s education needs. ❚ But even the teacher at Cincinnati Public Schools, who has a special education background, is unable to provide her own child with autism the optimal education he deserves. ❚ Only his school district, Milford, can do that. But amid Ohio’s statewide school closure to combat the coronavirus pan-

demic, Woodward said her son’s district simply can’t provide the same level of services he received in school – services that may be required by law during the shutdown. ❚ Milford, Cincinnati and districts across the country are doing the best they can despite extraordinary circumstances, Woodward emphasized, but children like her son are losing out.

The Milford High School graduate who recently gained notoriety for indulging in spring-break partying during a pandemic despite warnings against large gatherings has apologized. Brady Sluder said he has realized he’s not invincible after all. “I wasn’t aware of the severity of my actions and comments,” Sluder posted in an apology on his Instagram account March 22. “I’d like to take this time to own up to the mistakes I’ve made and apologize to the people I’ve oﬀ ended.” Sluder drew attention for a TV interview from Miami, Florida, in which he downplayed the seriousness of the new coronavirus pandemic. “If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I’m not gonna let it stop me from partying,” Sluder said in the TV interview. “We’re just out here having a good time. Whatever happens, happens.” The clip has been used to highlight crowds of spring break partiers defying stay-at-home suggestions – which have since turned into stay-at-home orders for several states. The video aired on various national media outlets, including in a story March 19, on NBC’s Today Show. His quote also has appeared in USA TODAY and the Washington Post. Sluder said in his apology he was feeling “invincible” like many others his age. “Our generation may feel invincible, like I did when I commented, but we have a responsibility to listen and follow the recommendations in our communities,” Sluder wrote. “I will continue to reﬂ ect and learn from this and continue to pray for our well-being. I deeply apologize from the bottom of my heart for my insensitivity and unawareness of my actions.” In the caption for his post, he added: “I’m not asking for your forgiveness or pity. I want to use this as motivation to become a better person, a better son, a better friend, and a better citizen…Don’t be arrogant and think you’re invincible like myself.”

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Gannett launches website to help small businesses Brett Molina USA TODAY

Gannett, the owner of USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local media properties, is launching a nationwide eﬀ ort to help communities support local small businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The media company announced Monday a new website, supportlocal.usatoday.com, that will allow users to select local businesses in their community to support by buying gift cards for use at

a later time. Visitors and business owners can also add local businesses to the platform. “We feel that local businesses are such a core part of the fabric of the country and the communities we all live in,” said Kevin Gentzel, Gannett’s chief revenue oﬃ cer. “They really are a reﬂ ection of the heartbeat of America.” Last Wednesday, Gentzel and Maribel Perez Wadsworth, president of Gannett’s news division and publisher of USA TODAY, wrote a joint op-ed in USA TODAY urging local communities to support small businesses during the crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has ground everyday life in the U.S. and other parts of the world to a halt. More than 33,000

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“Any student who has signifi cant needs that are provided by the school district ... if they are not in a classroom, they don’t have access to the services necessary,” Woodward said. “Because all of those resources are in the school.” It’s a challenge that threatens developmental consequences for the most vulnerable students. Federal law calls for people with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in everything schools provide. If districts don’t accommodate students, they risk losing federal aid – and facing complaints for violating federal civil rights laws. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued equity guidelines during the emergency closures triggered by the new coronavirus outbreak, saying schools that fully close don’t have to provide services to students with disabilities. But districts that continue providing educational opportunities during a closure, such as Cincinnati and Milford, “must ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, each student with a disability can be provided the special education and related services identifi ed in the student’s (special education plan),” the department said in a posting on its website. At his school, Woodward’s son had access to a personal aide as well as occupational and speech therapy. Such accommodations are required through his special education plan, also known as an IEP. But such services are “going to be impossible to provide,” during the shutdown, said Julie Sellers, the president of the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers. And it’s compelling parents like Woodward to insert themselves into the role of educator. “It’s very hard to maintain teaching my (students) and my children, who are now my students,” she said. “It’s doubled my workload.” Woodward did express appreciation for eff orts made by her children’s teachers, who have provided resources and remained in contact with the family. Wendy Planicka, a spokesperson for Milford Schools, said by email that the district is reviewing each of the nearly 1,000 IEPs in the district and working on a “plan of action to best meet the needs of students with disabilities while following government orders and protecting the health of all students and our staff .” “We plan to use research-based interventions with follow up virtual conferences from intervention specialists,” Planicka wrote, “as well as teletherapy and video formats when possible and deemed eff ective for” the various forms of therapy off ered by the district.

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cases of illness have been reported in the U.S. and more than 400 people have died. Small businesses have been hit hard. Many shut down to help curb the spread of the virus, though essential businesses have largely remained open, including grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies, some with shortened hours to clean and restock. Many restaurants are also open but only oﬀ er takeout or delivery orders. Dinner reservation app OpenTable released new data showing just how severe the situation is for restaurants throughout the country. Sit-down dining at U.S. restaurants that participate in the company’s reservation system have screeched to a halt. Reservations

Should districts fully shut down? Some districts have elected to fully shut down during this period of uncertainty. Kentucky’s largest district, Jeﬀ erson County Public Schools, is speciﬁ cally not moving to online learning because of equity concerns. The 98,000-student district wouldn’t be able to provide enough digital devices or ensure internet access for its most disadvantaged students, said Superintendent Marty Pollio. Instead, the district plans to make up its missed days eventually so that students have more time in front of a teacher. But a halt in learning might not even be an option in Ohio, according to Jonathan Cooper, the superintendent of Mason City Schools, who cited Gov. Mike DeWine’s order that districts continue teaching students. “We are working to identify innovative solutions that meet the needs of all learners,” Cooper said. “Yet, as the potential for lengthy school closures seems imminent, we hope that state and federal leaders are sensitive to the many challenges of providing equitable educational services in this environment.” Equity issues are a major concern at Lakota Local Schools, according to Betsy Fuller, the director of school-community relations. The district is considering options for educating students with disabilities, working directly with families on a plan for each student. The issue is less pronounced at Milford, Lakota and Mason school districts, where students with disabilities comprise about 10% of all students. The rate is double that at CPS.

State, feds officials offer limited guidance The Department of Education released limited guidance to schools this week that stressed they must make sure students with disabilities can access online materials in this new era of distance learning. “Online learning is a powerful tool for educational institutions as long as it is accessible for everyone,” Kenneth Marcus, assistant secretary for education for civil rights, said in a video message Tuesday. “Services, programs and activities online must be accessible to persons, including people with disabilities, unless equally eff ective alternate access is provided.” That means making sure people who are deaf, blind or who have physical limitations can access the materials, such as through voice-to-text services or other adaptations. But how do districts accomplish that when they’re still trying to translate lessons to an online or paper packet format for general education students? And also while they’re training teachers how to teach remotely – something many teachers have never been asked to do? Liz Kolb, a professor of education technologies and teacher education at the University of Michigan, said it’s going to take time for teachers to understand how to meet all these needs and for support staff like paraprofessionals to fi gure out how to do that virtually. “Most virtual schools are able to make these accommodations, but they have had years to put these supports in place,” she said. “Traditional face-to-face schools are aware they need to do this, but they may still be working on the ‘how.’ ” The Ohio Department of Education off ered guid-

‘A work in progress’ Woodward, the parent and teacher, works at Woodward Career Technical High School in Bond Hill, where she said one classroom has eight students with qualifying medical conditions and four other classrooms have students with learning disabilities. Those students, too, have lost certain services, Woodward said. But they may qualify for funding for home services if their families are economically eligible. But even then, Woodward said, therapy professionals may suspend treatment to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Woodward’s husband is a physical therapist. “A week ago our lives were normal,” she said. “It’s a whole new world.” Fran Russ, a CPS spokesperson, said by email that the district continues to hold meetings with teachers and parents regarding how best to teach students. “Any services provided by outside vendors for mental or physical health are continuing to be provided, to the extent possible, through those agencies,” Russ added, though exact fi gures for how widespread the access is wasn’t immediately available. Woodward also has a daughter with learning disabilities, including math processing and reading comprehension issues. The fi rst week of teaching children at homewas up and down for the family. On Monday, March 16, she and her children participated in an art tutorial broadcast by a local art studio on Facebook Live. But another day was more trying, full of “lots of screaming and yelling” as they try to adapt to a new routine. Melanie Bates, a CPS school board member, praised CPS teachers and staff for its fast response in putting together “what is essentially a ’homeschool curriculum’ “ for students. “It is an incremental process and a work in progress,” Bates said, adding the school board is “adamant that all of our students are served during these most unusual times.” CPS students, those with and without disabilities, aren’t receiving a full education during the closure, said Sellers, the union president. “What we’re providing educationally is enrichment,” she said, adding that even so, certain students such as those with special needs are likely to be hit the hardest. “All kids will be impacted,” she added, “but I think families of special needs students who have more resources will probably be impacted less.” USA Today reporter Erin Richards contributed to this story. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 19. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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Using ingredients you likely have on hand Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

What a diﬀ erence a week makes. Recently, we were concerned about coronavirus but not overly so. Now we’re under a “stay at home” order. I was at the grocery and not surprised to see lean or empty shelves. No doubt we’re all experiencing a

scary time. It’s the unknown that’s so unsettling. So what do we do to keep our minds occupied, spirits calmed and our bodies nourished while we stay at home? We pray and cook. For ourselves and others. If you’ve got pasta, beans and canned tomatoes, you’ve got the backbone of my easy pasta fagioli. This has been shared too many times to count. I know why requests are coming in again – familiar and tasty, the aroma draws you in as it cooks, and for those

reasons, it’s comforting. Let the kids help make these favorite peanut butter cookies with ingredients you likely have on hand. Tuck some in your mailbox. A nice way to say “thanks.” Remember shut-ins. Ask nursing homes for names of folks who don’t get visitors. Send a card and introduce yourself. You’ll make a new friend. Check out my abouteating.com site for foods to stock (you can freeze milk). Sis’ peanut butter cookies.

Sis’ peanut butter cookies Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter ⁄ 2 cup butter, room temperature

⁄ 2 cup each: granulated sugar, and packed light or dark brown sugar

1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons milk, any kind 11⁄ 2 teaspoons vanilla 11⁄ 4 cups flour ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking powder

⁄ 4 teaspoon salt

Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Beat peanut butter, butter and both sugars until mixed well. Add in egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.

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Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together then blend into peanut butter mixture.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli Leftover salad greens? Stir them in at the end.

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Spinach or other greens — chopped coarsely (optional)

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2-3 teaspoons dried oregano 3 cans favorite beans, drained (I like Cannellini, red, kidney, chick peas)

While pasta water heats, start sauce.

Heat olive oil, add garlic and oregano. Stir a minute or so, then add everything but spinach and cheese. Bring to boil. Lower to simmer, smooshing some of the beans with a potato masher. By this time, the pasta water should be boiling, ready to add pasta. By the time the pasta’s done, the sauce is, too. Stir in spinach. Pour sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with plenty of cheese.

Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2” apart onto ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets. Press each ball with fork tines. Bake 8-10 minutes, just until edges are golden. Don’t overbake. Let cool a few minutes and then remove. Makes about 2-3 dozen. Gilding the lily: Before baking, sprinkle with a bit of coarse, regular or sparkling sugar. After baking and cooled, dip into melted chocolate, etc.

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IN SCIENCE LIVES HOPE.

An open letter to our community: We are living in an unprecedented time. COVID-19 poses a significant challenge for our city, our country and our world. As Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to be a source of hope for those who need it most: plainly, we advance healing and reduce suffering by providing world-class care from deeply committed and experienced caregivers and physicians in specialty and subspecialty medicine. Their life’s calling is to deliver care compassionately, faithfully teach and mentor future clinicians, and lead the research to discover the next cure or treatment protocol — this is what we do every day. This timeless purpose will not falter, even during a pandemic. No doubt you have seen recent news coverage stating that Ohio is leading the way, under the leadership of Gov. Mike DeWine, local government leaders and the Ohio Department of Health’s Medical Director, Dr. Amy Acton, in response to COVID-19. I am proud of the way that our community is coming together in new ways to care for our friends and neighbors. At UC Health, we’re taking every precaution to protect our patients, our employees and our clinicians. We’re making difficult decisions like restricting visitor access and asking our nonclinical workforce to work from home, supporting the governor’s direction. The most important thing we can do is make sure our patients, employees and clinicians know that we care about their safety and wellbeing. The number one question we are receiving is, “How can I help?” There are many ways to help those on the frontlines across our city caring for our communities, including the families of those employees. They are the best of us, and we are here to support them. • Send cards, letters and drawings to share with residents and patients who are restricted from visitors (e.g. those in nursing homes or senior living facilities). • Support the emergency response efforts of UC Health by donating to the UC Health Crisis Response Fund through our UC Health Foundation. • Purchase a “Strength in Unity” shirt at cincyshirts.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these shirts will benefit the YMCA day camps that are providing childcare for our city’s healthcare workers. • Support the United Way’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, whose proceeds benefit those struggling with food insecurity, housing and shelter, medical needs, and childcare/elder care. The Cincinnati community has seen hardship before. We know that if we gather our hearts (not hands) we can role model our collective response for the country and beyond. More importantly, we’ll show the next generation what it means to love one another in a new way and to stand together, even in the face of fear or uncertainty. Our UC Health family believes in our city’s motto and the motto on the seal of the University of Cincinnati: juncta juvant, which means “strength in unity.” As one team, and one community, we will get through this together. And, we will offer even more hope to Cincinnati.

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SCHOOL NEWS NRHS seniors contribute to record-breaking campaign for LLS

CHCA senior recognized as King Legacy Youth Leadership Honoree

Looking to make a diff erence in the fi ght against cancers of the blood, New Richmond High School seniors Addie Fagan and Lynsey Kennedy embarked on a seven-week mission to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of the Student of the Year campaign. The campaign wrapped up Feb. 28 with a recognition celebration of the 18 teams in the Greater Cincinnati area that participated. Together, the students raised a record-breaking $361,000. “We are beyond proud of these 18 teams, and the dedication of them, their families and team members,” The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tri-State Chapter, said in a Facebook post. “Thank you for your hard work and commitment to LLS and fi nding cures!!!” Additionally, Fagan was the recipient of the Community Involvement Award, which comes with a $500 college scholarship. The award recognizes the student who best incorporated and inspired his or her community through their campaign, according to a spokesperson for LLS, Tri-State Chapter. The Student of the Year campaign was never about winning a contest for Fagan and Kennedy. It was personal. Addie Fagan’s grandfather died from leukemia. Lynsey Kennedy’s older brother was diagnosed with terminal leukemia as a child. He miraculously survived but carries the scars. Future plans for both Fagan and Kennedy are heavily infl uenced by their experiences with cancer. After high school, Fagan plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to major in nursing. Kennedy plans to attend Xavier University for premed. She hopes to one day be a pediatric oncologist. Sheila Vilvens, New Richmond Exempted Village School District

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy senior Quinlan Wilson was recently recognized as one of three 2019 King Legacy Youth Leadership Honorees at the 2020 King Legacy Awards Breakfast at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Among the honorees, the awards featured keynote speaker Betty Daniels Rosemond, Freedom Rider and Businesswoman. Quinlan was one of 20 students in Greater Cincinnati accepted into the 2018-2019 Youth Docent Program at the Freedom Center – an opportunity for which he had to apply and interview. He was then one of only six invited into the King’s Legacy program (and one of three who completed their program). Through this intensive opportunity, he was given extensive training, completed approximately 100 service hours as a docent, and completed an independent research project on Segregation in Cincinnati Schools. He then presented at the Cincinnati High School Diversity Summit, as well as at the Award Breakfast, where he received a standing ovation to the sold-out crowd of 300 city politician, leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers on his topic. Quinlan’s mother, Christine Wilson, is extremely proud of his accomplishments through this program and shared of Quinlan’s work and the event, “Quin worked so hard on this; he was relieved that it came to fruition and loved sharing with folks and shaking hands and answering questions. He felt satisﬁ ed that it was worth the work. Of the three honorees, he was awarded the highest scholarship and was elated that he received that honor.” Afterwards, he was available for questions. It was there that he shook hands and shared his thoughts several city council members, state senators, and local newscasters. They then marched to Music Hall for another segment of the day, where he was announced again by WLWT’s Curtis Fuller and the Mayor of Cincinnati, John Cranley. CHCA’s Upper School Principal, Dr. Dean Nicholas, had this to share about Quinlan’s award, “As we work to become a more diverse and inclusive community at CHCA, Quin is out front in our student body and in the greater Cincinnati

FHSD began Food Delivery Program March 23 During the school closure mandated by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine, the district will provide box lunch options for any Forest Hills student. Students/parents can pick-up lunches during designated days and times at both high schools. Beginning March 23, the district will begin a lunch delivery program for families in need of assistance. Lunches must be ordered 24 hours in advance by completing the Food Service Lunch Form, located at ForestHills.edu/ coronavirus. If you are unable to access this form, please call 513-231-3215 to place your order. SCHEDULE: Food will be distributed

New Richmond High School students Lynsey Kennedy and Addie Fagan just wrapped up their seven-week mission to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of the Student of the Year campaign. They were part of a class of students who raised a record-breaking amount of money. PROVIDED

twice weekly. Monday’s distribution will include lunches for Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday’s distribution will include lunches for Wednesday-Friday. PICK-UP LOCATION: Students/parents can pick up meals at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Anderson High School (outside athletic lobby) and Turpin High School (at the ﬂ ag pole). Delivery will also take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. FHSD is partnering with the Forest Hills Foundation for Education and other community partners to provide a limited number of Go Packs for families in need of shelf-stable food items. Families can request one bag per household, per week. Families interested in this option should order the Go Pack while placing their food order. If you would like to donate items for Go Packs, please contact Dee Stone, Forest Hills Foundation for Education executive director at dstone@fhfe.org. If your job has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus safety measures, and you would like to apply for free/reduced meals for your child, please do so as soon as possible at ForestHills.edu. Breanna Gilroy, Forest Hills School District

‘Chalk Your Walk’ School Hope Squads promote the concept of sharing hope to your neighbors through the time of “social distancing” to “Chalk Your Walk.” On Ridgepointe Drive near West Clermont High School the idea is spreading down the street. Joan Stear

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy senior Quinlan Wilson (right) was recently recognized as one of three 2019 King Legacy Youth Leadership Honorees. PROVIDED

community. His research on the historical data of school integration in the Cincinnati area is insightful and his loving and generous spirit make him a powerful leader for change in our community. I’m proud of him for the person he has been at CHCA all these years, and I’m excited to see the continued impact he will have on the greater world!” Quinlan met with his principal to discuss opportunities at CHCA after his research, and they are very much looking forward to the impact his work could have on their school community. Please join us as we recognize the 2019 King Legacy Youth Leadership Honorees at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The keynote speaker will be Betty Daniels Rosemond, Freedom Rider and Businesswoman. Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Upper School is Cincinnati’s only Christ-centered six-year college preparatory school that exists to prepare students intellectually and spiritually for success in higher education and to impact and inﬂ uence the world according to their unique gifts. CHCA is a private, 501(c)3 non-proﬁ t preschool-grade 12 academic institution with buildings in Symmes Township, Sycamore Township and downtown Cincinnati. To learn more about Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, visit chca-oh.org. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a museum of conscience, an education center, a convener of dialogue, and a beacon of light for inclusive freedom around the globe. Source: https://freedomcenter.org/ about-us Youth Docent Program: https://freedomcenter.org/youthdocent/apply Tammy Rosenfeldt, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

YOUR HEALTH with Dr. Owens

Stay home, stay healthy: Protect your family from giving, getting coronavirus The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has disrupted lives and livelihoods.To combat it, public health and government officials have implemented strict measures to reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread. The approach, called social distancing or physical distancing, aims to slow the emergence of new O’dell M. cases of the Owens, disease.This will MD, MPH allow medical President professionals to & CEO provide needed care to those who do become ill. It also aims to reduce the spread of the virus. Breaking connections between people by staying home can stop transmission. We must remain vigilant for social distancing to work. State officials have limited large gatherings. Now it’s up to us as

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individuals to change our behaviors to stay home and stay healthy.This includes: • Visiting virtually. Use technology to connect with friends and family. • Postponing playdates. Kids can carry the virus and become sick. Keeping them apart protects us all. • Limiting trips. Stock up on supplies for a week at a time; but postpone nonessential errands. Working together, we can help prevent the spread of this virus.

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OHSAA cancels winter sports tournaments; spring in doubt Scott Springer

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COLUMBUS – One week after a live press conference addressing the sudden postponement of winter tournaments and spring sports due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) oﬃ cially ended the winter season for wrestling, basketball and ice hockey on Thursday afternoon, according to numerous Ohio high school administrators. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's anticipated that schools will not be able to reopen for many weeks, preventing interscholastic athletics. These four winter state tournaments (boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling and hockey) and a few events during World War II (1941-45) are the only sports cancellations in the history of the

OHSAA, which was founded in 1907. The start of the OHSAA’s spring sports of softball, lacrosse, baseball, track and fi eld and boys tennis is still postponed, which coincides with schools not being open. OHSAA coaches can communicate electronically with their athletes, but no practices, scrimmages or contests of any kind are permitted until further notice. “We are just devastated that the tournaments cannot be completed,” said Snodgrass. “But our priority is the safety of our student-athletes, coaches, communities and offi cials. Governor Mike DeWine is asking all Ohioans to do everything they can to stop the spread of this virus. That request, along with our schools not being able to reopen for weeks, means that school sports cannot happen at this time. Even if our schools reopen this spring, it will be diffi cult to fi nd facilities willing to host the tourna-

ments. Most campuses are shut down until mid to late summer. We are already planning for ways that these studentathletes will be honored at next year’s state tournament,” The 16 schools that qualifi ed for the girls basketball state tournament and the four teams that qualifi ed for the ice hockey state tournament will receive state tournament programs. The 672 wrestlers who qualifi ed for the state tournament will all receive a program, certifi cate and weigh-in card. No state champions will be listed for these four sports in 2020. The OHSAA does not use state polls from the media or coaches associations to determine state champions. Among local teams having their seasons cut short, Moeller's boys basketball team will not be able to attempt a third straight Division I championship, and Mount Notre Dame's girls team will be unable to bring an undefeated season

to closure on the court. The dozens of Cincinnati wrestlers who advanced to the state tournament now will not get to compete for state titles. OHSAA offi ces offi cially closed March 18 in response to the pandemic and are slated to remain closed until April 6 (the tentative date for spring sports to resume, if they resume). OHSAA staff have continued to meet remotely outside of the March 19 press conference where Commissioner Jerry Snodgrass addressed 30 media members (as permitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines) and a statewide audience via streaming. Thursday's release was via email only because DeWine's "Stay-at-Home" restrictions. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 26. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

FC Cincinnati is ﬁ ghting to keep players ﬁ t during the MLS coronavirus training moratorium Pat Brennan

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A soccer club can only be a functioning soccer club when its players and staff are available and, due to ongoing eff orts to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, all clubs in the United States are functioning atypically at the moment. Absent the usual training sessions at the Mercy Health Training Center clubprovided food, FC Cincinnati is doing its best to help players maintain some semblance of fi tness-related normalcy. Gary Walker, FCC’s director of sports performance, is leading the charge to keep the club’s players fi t and help bestprepare the entire organization from a fi tness standpoint for whenever Major League Soccer resumes normal training and match operations. “There’s far more important things going on in the world right now than football, so I just wanted to make that

clear, but obviously this is our industry. This is what we’re paid to do, to support our players and that’s what we’ll do during this period,” Walker said during a recent conference call. “From the physical perspective and the technical staff ’s perspective, it’s a diffi cult period. We’re only eight or nine weeks and then the season gets suspended, so that obviously produces a lot of challenges for us as a staff .” Walker’s using individualized programs for each player to help them maintain the fi tness level that was built up during preseason in January and February. The programs prescribe each player with workouts and nutritional guidance. The players were provided with basic equipment. An open line of communication has been maintained, too. That’s come in handy as players, like many around the United States, have found grocery store shelves picked over. See SOCCER, Page 2B

FC Cincinnati forward Kekuta Manneh stands for a portrait during FC Cincinnati media day at the Marriott Northeast in Mason, on Feb. 24. ALBERT CESARE/THE ENQUIRER

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The challenges are still many. With the club’s Milford training center now completely closed – it had been open to two players rehabbing injuries – there’s generally no access certain types of equipment or gyms, nor is there a reliable way to mimic the intensity of soccer-specifi c activities. That’s required creativity from Walker, among other things, with the MLS-mandated training moratorium lasting at least through Friday and matches not resuming earlier than May 10. “Once you start getting past two weeks, some of the cardiovascular components, some of the high-end physical comments like power, which are important to soccer players... they can start to be eff ected,” Walker said. “We know that, for these guys that are used to training every day, we need to try to provide them a stimulus. What is more diffi cult for us at this time is to provide them with the actual soccerspecifi c movement stimulus like what they get what they train every day. “We can prescribe the guys high-intensity running. We can prescribe the guys exercises that are going to strengthen the legs, strengthen the hamstrings, strengthen the groin – keep all that sort of maintained... but the thing that we can’t really prescribe as much is a lot of those actual game and training sort of movements.” The more time away from proper soccer activities, the longer players will need to ramp back up into game shape. The challenge for Walker and people in similar positions at other clubs is that MLS has maintained its desire to play all scheduled matches, which could mean a condensed and busy schedule. By Walker’s math, a week away from training would require one week of preseason-like activity to ramp back up, but there’s also an acknowledgement they likely won’t have the full period of time that might be needed. “We have a six-week preseason. So, you know, you would suggest, if they players were going to be out for two weeks, two weeks is what they’d be required back in. If it’s three weeks, maybe three weeks,” Walker said. “I think obviously it can’t go as long as that because once you start to get to six and eight weeks (away), it’s not going to be possible for us to have a six-week preseason. I think that the training staff s would like, as much as possible, a similar amount of time that the players are having away from the facility for preparation time before we start playing matches and obviously we appreciate that that might not be possible... They’re going to have to play a large number of games in quite a short period of time.”

Performance Construction wants a judge to invalidate Forest Hills’ decision to ﬁ re it halfway through a $23 million project at Anderson High School, saying the board of education violated the Open Meetings Act before its vote. JEANNE HOUCK/THE ENQUIRER

Construction fi rm: Forest Hills violated Open Meetings Act before it fi red fi rm Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Performance Construction wants a judge to invalidate Forest Hills’ decision to fi re it halfway through a $23 million project, saying the school board violated the Open Meetings Act before its vote. The North Bend construction company makes the accusation in a proposed amendment to a lawsuit it fi led against Forest Hills Local Schools offi cials and others in October 2019 - two years after Performance was dismissed as general contractor of a job renovating and expanding Anderson High School. The suit is pending in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. There is no indication when presiding Judge Tom Heekin will rule on Performance Construction’s request to add claims alleging violations of Ohio’s Open Meetings Act. The state law regulates how public bodies must conduct meetings and executive sessions with a maximum of public notice and a minimum of behind-doors discussions. Forest Hills offi cials defended the school district’s compliance with the Open Meetings Act – and its decision to fi re Performance for missed deadlines and safety issues.

Forest Hills: 'School District fully complies with Ohio’s Public Meetings Act' “While we cannot comment on speciﬁ c litigation, Forest Hills School District fully complies with Ohio’s

Public Meetings Act. The district strongly disputes any suggestion to the contrary,” Mike Broadwater, Forest Hills’ assistant superintendent of business operations and human resources, told The Enquirer. “We continue to remain steadfast in our position in this lawsuit that the district was fully within its rights to terminate Performance Construction from the Anderson High School renovation project. “We are committed to protecting our school system, taxpayers and the community’s investment in our schools.” Performance Construction says in its proposed new claims against Forest Hills that school offi cials violated multiple provisions of the Open Meetings Act at a series of meetings between Sept. 25, 2017, and Nov. 10, 2017, when it voted to fi re Performance. The violations included failure to properly notify the public of meetings and executive sessions and what would be discussed at each of them, Performance says. Performance says the school board also conducted executive sessions in which offi cials unlawfully conspired to fi re the construction company, so Forest Hills would not have to pay Performance what it was owed and to make Performance the scapegoat for delays and overspending at Anderson High School that were the fault of school district offi cials and others. Performance Construction was eventually rehired to fi nish the job. In its original lawsuit, Performance asked for more than $8 million for claims of breach of contract, fraud and some unpaid bills.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Loveland Woman’s Club holds Spring meeting Tim O’Grady, owner of Whistle Stop Clay Works in Loveland, presented the program for the Loveland Woman’s Club March 10 meeting. Entitled “Street Art,” Tim shared his unique interest in Manhole covers which started in 2007. The Brooklyn, NY native says, “I want people to understand what they are walking on.” The iron discs that we see in streets started around 1800 and were originally 28 inches in circumference and allowed access to the pipes, etc. below the surface. Using catalogues of these early covers, Tim makes clay replicas which usually take two to three months to complete including fi ring and glazing. Tim’s next project is recreating 40 Route 66 highway markers. None of these are for sale. Hostesses for the meeting were Pat Furterer, Becky Giver and Carolyn Finn. The raffl e total, which will be added to the scholarship fund, was $184.00. Becky Giver, chairman of the Ways and Means committee announced fi nal plans for the “It’s In The Bag…And Beyond” event, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25. This is the major fundraiser for the club which annually provides several scholarships to Loveland High School graduates. This event has now been cancelled until further notice, due to the Covid19 pandemic. Ann Barfels, Loveland Woman’s club

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Hamilton County Job and Family Services is suspending in-person interviews and work requirements to ensure those receiving food and cash assistance are not threatened with benefi t loss during the COVID-19 crisis. “This is a time to ensure people immediately have help,” JFS Interim Director Tim McCartney said. “We will not burden people. We have a nearly 75-year history of supporting families and changing lives in this community and our commitment is as important now as ever.” The agency is conducting initial qualifying interviews, as well as re-certifi cation interviews, over the phone, instead of in person. Other requirements, such as assessment paperwork and tests, can be done at home or online. JFS is also granting “good cause” exemptions for those who would normally be required to participate in a work activity or attend school. “If you have a job, you can continue working,” McCartney said. “If you can take classes online, you should. But if it is impossible, we will grant an exemption. Your assistance will not be threatened.” McCartney said the agency enacted several other operational changes during the crisis. The latest is the suspension of center-based family visits for at least the next two weeks, beginning March 23. Visits between biological families and children in the agency’s custody will now take place at JFS, which has more space, in the community or via phone or video. “With the public health recommendations on social distancing and restrictions on the gathering of people, many are concerned center-based visits are a threat to their health,” he said. “We are not stopping visits. We are mandated by law to carry out family visits and that requirement remains. We are working on alternatives wherever possible. We know how important these are to families.” Another change is agency employees meeting clients at the front door to answer questions and collect documents. “We have cut traffi c by more than 90 percent,” McCartney said. “Normally, about 800 to 1,000 clients come through the building on a weekday. That is now down to a few dozen. We deliver vital services for this community. We are endeavoring to remain open and there will always be people who need to visit in person, but we are doing everything we can to ensure the health of our employees and clients.” The agency is listing all program changes at the top of its main website, www.hcjfs.org. Most business can be conducted by phone (513-946-1000; 1-844-640OHIO (6446) to apply for assistance), fax (513-9461076) or online. A new drop box also was installed at the front of the building to collect required documents. Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers federal, state and local programs for those in need. The Department helps with local child protection, elderly protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and Medicaid disbursement. Servicing Hamilton County since 1947, the Department helps hundreds of thousands each year and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, an international, independent, not-for-profi t child and family service accrediting organization. Brian Gregg, Job and Family Services

Rotary Club of Cincinnati gives $50,000 to help stressed families in crisis As businesses, restaurants and organizations close their doors in response to the COVID-19 virus, the Rotary Club of Cincinnati has opened its wallet - announcing the club is donating $50,000 to help provide rent and utility assistance for families in need. The donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Homelessness Prevention Program comes at a particularly critical time, said Mike Dunn, executive director of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul in Greater Cincinnati. In response to the health crisis, St. Vincent de Paul closed all of its Thrift Stores, which were a major economic engine that helped fund the rent and utility assistance. “The timing of this donation could not have been better,” said Dunn. “These dollars from the Rotary will, literally, keep people in their homes.” Peggy Hodgson, Rotary Club of Cincinnati

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(Across from Anderson Post Ofﬁce)

www.forestvillebaptist.com Sunday Services: Discovery Groups ~ 10am Morning Service ~ 11am Evening Service ~ 6pm Youth Group ~ 6pm

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Columbia Township

3021 Ononta Ave: Mcintyre Stacey L Tr to Uhl Jay J Tr; $1,176,031 3427 Golden Ave: Jalovec Magali Christine to Joppru Mitchell; $300,000 3435 Golden Ave: Young Elizabeth C to Mcintyre Stacey L Tr; $592,000 3435 Golden Ave: Fleming Theresa W Tr to Ostrowski Lawerance G & Wendy K; $300,000 3900 Riverside Dr: Leisring Elias to Commons Lindsay Marie; $253,000 402 Tusculum Ave: Cobb Adam S & Margaret to Donovan Corey J; $260,000 465 Strafer St: Heiser Catherine G & Scott to Luedtke Don R & Heather B; $810,000

830 Carrington Pl: Bellamkonda Deepthi Kumar to Aripov Ergash; $136,000

Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am Bible Study: 9:30am & 6:00pm Youth Groups: 6:00pm

7341 Beechmont Avenue (Near Five Mile Road) Email: csandersontownship@gmail.com

231-1020 christiansciencecincinnati.com

Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Testimonial Meeting 7:30 p.m. In Church Reading Rm/Bookstore Open after all services. Downtown Reading Rm/Bookstore 412 Vine Street, Cincinnati Open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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UNITED METHODIST GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6710 Goshen Rd., Goshen (Across from Goshen High School)

Everyone is welcome!

513-722-2541

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. GUM Youth - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Every Sunday: 6 - 12th grades JR. GUMY - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday of month: 3rd - 5th grades

Weekend Worship Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. LIVE STREAMING

Email: goshenumc@fuse.net Follow us on

go to our website, epiphanhyumc.org and click the link Nursery, Children’s & Youth available 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 513.677.9866 • www.epiphanyumc.org

Come, connect, grow & serve

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301 Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM with

Childrens Ministry & Nursery PASTOR PAULA STEWART

www.cloughchurch.org

Handicapped Accessible Kyle Lanham, Senior Pastor Amber Blake, Children’s Pastor Tara McFerron,Youth Director Stephanie Lanham, Worship Director SUNDAY: Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Children’s Worship (Age 4 - 5th Grade) Evening Activities for Children, Youth, & Adults 6:00 pm MONDAY: Ladies’ Bible Study/Prayer Group

10:00 am

WEDNESDAY: Choir Men’s Group (Grades 6-12) Children (Age 4 - 5th Gr.)

6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

THURSDAY: Celebrate Recovery 6:30pm New Hope Campus, 243 S. Fifth St., Williamsburg S. Charity & E. Water Streets Bethel, Ohio 45106 - 513-734-4204 Ofﬁce: M-Th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm E-mail: bethelnazarenechurch@gmail.com www.bethelnazarenechurch.org www.facebook.com/BNC4me

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120 Carrington Ln: Rice Amy to Lapin Viktor V & Yelena N; $125,000 1205 Loveland Ave: Pirtle Janice I to Pirtle Clinton Michael; $160,000 148 Brushwood Dr: Glass Todd A & Jennifer S to Glanton Brandon & Soosun K; $231,500 1501 Bellwood Dr: Smith Susan J & Russell to Matthew 10:32 Properties LLC & White Bison; $87,401 203 Cherokee Dr: Beatty Andrew C & Elizabeth L to Mullins Stephanie G & Steven T; $152,000 213 Heidelberg Dr: Cornelisen Dana R & Sandra to Kennedy Sean & Sydney; $217,000

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Policastro Daniel J & Barbara D; $288,000 8504 Nottingwood Dr: Jeffries Gregg N Tr & Nancy K Tr to Shellenbarger Matthew D; $408,000 8585 Summitridge Dr: Blakley Katelyn R to Williams Corey A; $270,000 944 Rosetree Ln: Concannon Cara J & Brian T Frost to Hartman Michael Robert & Jessica; $239,900 960 Woodlyn Dr: Pobanz Siegel Gina Tr to Weitfle Michael; $140,000 986 Nottingham Dr: Porter Robert L & Kathleen M to Roof Joshua L & Kiersten J Johnson; $325,000 998 Maycliffe Pl: Pratt James E & Julie A to Newland Properties LLC; $106,560

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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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No. 0329 BRING YOUR ‘A’ GAME

BY BRENDAN EMMETT QUIGLEY / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ 19 Brendan Emmett Quigley of Brookline, Mass., has been creating puzzles for The Times since 1996, when he was a senior at college. This is his 170th regular crossword for the paper. For the past 12 years he has played for the Boston Typewriter Orchestra, a percussion ensemble whose only instruments are old typewriters. You can check them out on YouTube. Brendan’s the member with glasses and a beard and who is follically challenged on top. — W.S.

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1 Half of a 1960s folkrock group 6 Action 12 Car thief’s tool 19 Govt.-backed investment 20 Another name for the cornflower 22 Vacuum tube with five active components 23 What the church’s music director wanted to do? 25 Stick in a church 26 Difficult problem 27 “I’m With ____” (2016 campaign slogan) 28 Broadband overseer, for short 30 Up 31 Nasty words 32 Truism about unwanted sound? 35 Dull 39 Indian term of address 40 Call ____ early night 41 Sch. on the Mississippi River 44 Robustness 45 Pounds 47 Chatter 50 Greatly dismay one of the Beatles? 55 Picture cards Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

56 Carousel figure 57 Staple in Creole cooking 58 West Indies city that’s home to Lynden Pindling International Airport 61 Classic Halloween costume 62 Affirmed under oath 63 Literary character whose house is uprooted by a tornado 64 Shade similar to claret 65 Times when your archenemy shows up? 68 Decorative throw 71 Quaint giggle 72 In a daze 76 Native of Hrvatska, e.g. 77 One of the Ramones 78 Dipped in egg and bread crumbs, then fried 79 Consider 80 Unimpressive brain size 81 What the antigovernment activist does? 83 Acct. holdings 84 Setting of a 1903 Victor Herbert operetta 87 Spanish letter with a tilde 88 Little kid 89 ____ doble (dance)

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11 ____ chi ch’uan (martial art) 12 Liven (up) 13 Billionaire Blavatnik 14 Recites, as a spell 15 Sight from Catania, in brief 16 Frontman whom People magazine once named “sexiest rock star” 17 “Methinks … ” 18 Matches 21 Co. that might hire influencers 24 Radiation units 29 TV show with the theme song “Won’t Get Fooled Again” 33 Sch. whose mascot is Brutus Buckeye 34 Suffers (from) 36 1887 Chekhov play 37 Spots at the card table 38 “____ bit confused” 41 Director von Trier 42 Gush DOWN 43 Hairstyle that calls 1 Some book-fair for a lot of spray organizers, for short 45 Do some 2 “The Good Doctor” prescheduling airer 46 Ending with “umich.” 3 Arouse 48 Black birds 4 Class Notes subjects 49 Actor Noah of “ER” 5 Get into with little 51 Prophet believed to be effort buried in the Cave of 6 One who asks “Got the Patriarchs your ears on?” 52 Eye luridly 7 Rio hello 53 Foreign language seen on U.S. money 8 Significantly 54 In mint condition 9 Take from the top? 10 Nut seen on the back 56 Avatar of a dime 59 Park place?

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