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Former police chief sues Bethel Steve Teague says support of BLM made him scapegoat for protest debacle Dan Horn Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – May 12. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates. The former police chief of Bethel, Ohio, accused the mayor and village offi cials in a lawsuit Wednesday of violating his civil rights, defaming his character and attempting to blame him for a violent counterprotest during a Black Lives Matter demonstration last year. The lawsuit, fi led in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati, claims Bethel Mayor Jay Noble made former Chief Steve Teague a scapegoat for an incident that drew national attention to the tiny village in June. Teague said in the lawsuit that Noble was embarrassed by the incident and decided to blame the former chief to turn attention away from his own mistakes. He said his relationship with Noble already was strained before the protests and counterprotests because Noble had resisted Teague’s attempts to improve the police department, and because Teague and his wife support the Black Lives Matter movement. “Mayor Noble did not like to be told ‘no’ by Chief Teague, and did not like his political views,” the lawsuit states. “Mayor Noble needed a scapegoat for the negative press received by the village as a result of the BLM demonstration and counterprotests.” In his lawsuit, Teague said his wife stood with the small group of Black Lives Matter demonstrators when the protests began, while Noble stood with counterprotesters. He said Noble, who could not be reached for comment Wednesday, is a motorcycle enthusiast who knew some of the counterprotesters and may have told them about the upcoming Black Lives Matter demonstration. Hundreds of motorcyclists and other counterprotesters, some armed with guns and bats, descended on Bethel when the demonstration began. Some shouted racial slurs at the demonstrators and pushed and shoved them. Several people were injured and police arrested about a half dozen counterprotesters. Before the protests, Teague said in the lawsuit, vil-

Former Bethel Police Chief Steve Teague said in the lawsuit that Bethel Mayor Jay Noble was embarrassed by the incident and decided to blame the former chief to turn attention away from his own mistakes. AMANDA ROSSMANN / THE ENQUIRER

lage offi cials, including Noble, had resisted his eff orts to prepare for possible unrest. He said he was told he could not erect barriers, such as fences and rope lines, to keep the protesters and counterprotesters apart. Teague also said Noble refused to enact a curfew until the second day of the protests. “For unknown reasons, the Mayor did not undertake any executive action to protect the village prior to the protests,” the lawsuit states. The lawsuit says the relationship between Teague and Noble had become strained in the months leading up to the protests because Teague had refused Noble’s request for police offi cers to write more traffi c tickets so the village could collect more money. Teague said he also refused Noble’s attempts to turn police into “private security” for apartment complexes owned by the mayor. Noble previously has said Teague was the real problem, accusing him of lying, bullying and incompetence on the job. In February, Noble fi led administrative charges against Teague in an eff ort to fi re him, but he later dropped those charges and reprimanded Teague

instead. The accusations against Teague included poor record-keeping, an improperly maintained police evidence room and an incident in which Teague and other offi cers euthanized two runaway cows by shooting them multiple times. Teague, who had been with the police department 17 years, has said Noble mischaracterized the cow shootings and lied about many of the other claims. He said problems with police records, evidence and training had existed long before he became chief in 2019. The lawsuit says Teague had never been disciplined before Noble fi led the administrative charges against him. Teague said Noble and the village council held secret meetings about the administrative charges before they were fi led, in violation of Ohio’s open meetings law. Teague’s lawsuit, which includes nine counts of alleged wrongdoing, seeks an unspecifi ed amount of money in damages from Noble and the Village of Bethel.

Clermont County prosecutor: St. Andrews apartments owners ‘created a lawless atmosphere’ Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

St. Andrews apartments in Clermont County. PROVIDED

Clermont County Prosecutor Mark Tekulve sued the owners of St. Andrews apartments and condominiums in Pierce Township May 11 calling the property a nuisance. “The ownership and management of the St. Andrews are proﬁ ting oﬀ the crime that they invite into Clermont County, and for too long have faced no consequences for their dangerous actions,” Tekulve said

in a press release. “That stops today.” The release states that the ownership and management “have created a lawless atmosphere, welcoming drug dealers and murderers into the community.” A lawsuit ﬁ led in Clermont County Common Pleas Court seeks to have the court appoint a receiver for the property. The lawsuit states drug crime and violence are a problem at the 158-unit property built in 1973. See APARTMENTS, Page 2A

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Newtown, Anderson Twp. air tested after pollution, odors complaints Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency is testing the air in the village of Newtown and neighboring Anderson Township because of complaints about pollution and odors. The testing began last September, after Newtown offi cials and residents raised concerns. It is scheduled to continue through next September, Tom Mohr, spokesman for Hamilton County Environmental Services, said in an email. Kobasuk The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency is a division of that department. “The collected data will then be summarized and sent to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for review and analysis,” Mohr said. Newtown Mayor Mark Kobasuk said the village has two asphalt plants and an asphalt-sealing plant in a one-mile area. The businesses include the Valley Asphalt plant at 7940 Main St., Barrett Paving Materials asphalt plant at 7374 Main St. and The Brewer Co. asphalt sealing plant at 7300 Main St. “This is a heavy concentration of industry in a valley, and this industry emits signifi cant pollution and noxious odors,” Kobasuk said in an email. “As mayor, I have received countless complaints about air quality in the village over the past fi ve years.” The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency is monitoring the air in Newtown and Anderson Township by using testing canisters to collect some samples instantaneously and other samples over a 24-hour period. Residents and business owners who want to test the air around their homes and their businesses can pick up an instantaneous testing canister at the fi re station at 7036 Main St. in Newtown after calling 513-688-8093.

Air permit request from Valley Asphalt raises concerns Kobasuk said Newtown also is con-

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“In the past few years, over half the murders that have taken place in Clermont County have been committed at the property,” the lawsuit states. Clermont County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃ ce Lt. Dominic DeRose was shot on the prop-

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“This is a heavy concentration of industry in a valley, and this industry emits signiﬁ cant pollution and noxious odors. As mayor, I have received countless complaints about air quality in the village over the past ﬁ ve years.” Mark Kobasuk Newtown Mayor

cerned that Valley Asphalt has asked the Ohio EPA for an air permit that would allow it to replace mixing equipment at its plant with new equipment having the same capacity for production. Valley Asphalt also wants to add three storage silos to the three already there. “When the village learned that Valley Asphalt applied for a new air permit, the village retained a consultant who identifi ed several defi ciencies in the air permit application,” Kobasuk said. He said Newtown fears issuance of a permit without further analysis and a signifi cant revision of plans would harm air quality in and around the village. Newtown asked for a public hearing on the permit request and one was subsequently held on April 21. “Over 50 people participated in the hearing and made their concerns, experiences and comments known to (Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency) and (Ohio EPA) offi cials,” Kobasuk said. “I would expect (Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency) and (Ohio EPA) to make a decision on the Valley Asphalt air permit in the next 30 to 60 days.” Meanwhile, Kobasuk said, he and some concerned residents have met with offi cials of Valley Asphalt and Barrett Paving Materials and toured both plants. “I believe both plants want to be good neighbors in the village, and I would like to work with both plants to try and reduce emissions and take into account residents' concerns,” he said.

erty in 2019. He and Detective Bill Brewer attempted to enter an apartment after they believed a suspect had taken his own life, but they were ambushed, court documents state. Brewer was killed. DeRose fi led an affi davit in support of the lawsuit. He said over 20 illicit drug sales to undercover offi cers have occurred there since 2019, and the location is used by non-residents as a place to buy and sell narcotics. The lawsuit states the property is held by one or more limited liability corporations owned by Gene Jacobson of Fountain Green, Utah. Those companies are represented locally by lawyer Edward Collins, who said he only learned of the lawsuit when The Enquirer contacted him. Collins and the ownership of the property did not provide any comments about the accusations in the lawsuit at the time of this report. The lawsuit also states that the owners have failed to maintain the property and have allowed trash, discarded furniture and junk vehicles to litter the parking lots. The lawsuit contains dozens of photos showing alleged repair issues at the building. One shows a raccoon that appears to be inside a structure, another shows a sink with feces on it. A property condition assessment attached to the lawsuit dated March 9 estimates that about $190,000 in work must be done to the property immediately and another $625,000 is required for long-term upkeep projects. According to records from the Clermont County Auditor, the property was sold from one LLC to another on March 12 for more than $1.6 million. Prior to that, the property was sold in 2010 for just over $890,000. Tekulve stated in the press release that he expects a hearing to be held regarding a temporary injunction on the property within 10 days. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – May 11. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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Outgoing CPS superintendent Laura Mitchell is next CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Outgoing Cincinnati Public Schools superintendent Laura Mitchell is going to be the next president and CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center, offi cials announced May 11. Beech Acres' current leader, Jim Mason, is retiring in June after 42 years with the organization. A news release from the parenting agency announced Mitchell's appointment after its nationwide search, and said she has already served on the Beech Acres board of directors since 2016. “I’m excited to embrace this new calling as President and CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center and build on the achievements of the past 42 years under Jim’s leadership,” Mitchell said in the May 11 news release. “I look forward to being a part of the eff ort to help more children, families and caregivers unlock the power they already have to fully thrive during these challenging times.” Mitchell announced her resignation from CPS on Monday night during a board of education meeting, after serving 27 years in the district. "I have literally spent an entire lifetime in this district," Mitchell said at the May 10 school board meeting. "So while not my fi nal destination, as (you) continue on this journey for Cincinnati Public Schools, please know that I will always call and consider Cincinnati Public Schools my home and my district." She did not announce her new role with Beech Acres at that time, but the district said she was leaving "to pursue an unexpected professional opportunity." Mitchell briefl y spoke with The Enquirer on May 11 and confi rmed she'd be staying in the Cincinnati area. She declined further comment on her future plans or reactions to her resignation until the end of the school year, so she can "keep a laser-like focus on a strong fi nish for our young people," she said. "My focus right this moment is to make sure that I'm doing a really good job of taking care of our kids and our staff ," Mitchell told The Enquirer. "And so that's what I have to really focus on. I have only several weeks left to make sure that everyone is very well taken care of and set up for success." Beech Acres is a contemporary parenting center that serves about 17,000 people annually through a wide range of services including foster care, kinship care, adoption, behavioral health support in schools and parent coaching. The organization has two Cincinnati offi ces, one on Glenmore Avenue in Westwood and one on Beechmont Avenue in Anderson Township, and another in Columbus. The organization serves families in and around the Greater Cincinnati region through schools, pediatric offi ces and other

Laura Mitchell announced her resignation from CPS on Monday night during a board of education meeting, after serving 27 years in the district. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

community and online platforms. “We are looking forward to the next chapter of Beech Acres,” Beech Acres board chair Jenny Franta said in Tuesday's release. “Laura’s passion for children and families, business acumen in leading complex organizations, her combination of strategic thinking and inspirational executive leadership, and her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion make her the ideal candidate to lead Beech Acres.” Mary Ronan, current Norwood City School District superintendent who served as CPS superintendent before Mitchell, says the two worked together for nine years. She said the average stint for a superintendent nowadays is just over three years because it's a "diffi cult, stressful and political job." Mitchell did an "excellent" job getting CPS through the pandemic, Ronan said. "I'm so happy that she's getting to go into another position working with children and their families, because that really is her passion" Ronan told The Enquirer. "(...) I'm happy that she followed her heart. I am very happy for her." Also excited for Mitchell on her new journey is Cincinnati Federation of Teachers president Julie Sellers. "Congratulations to Laura Mitchell on her new endeavor!" Sellers wrote to The Enquirer May 11. "I have worked closely with her for nearly fi fteen years. This past year has been extremely diffi cult for her working with the board and the stress of Covid. She has always handled it with grace and professionalism. I wish her all the best and know she will do great!"

Mitchell's last day with CPS is June 11, and she will start as Beech Acres' president and CEO on June 15.

What's next for CPS? While Beech Acres solidiﬁ ed Mitchell's next steps, the future of CPS remains a mystery as the school board has yet to announce a new leader for the district or reveal much of a plan for its superintendent search. Board of education president Carolyn Jones says the board will announce an interim president by May 24. On May 11, Jones told The Enquirer the board is "just getting started" to oﬀ er an interim position. At the same time, Jones said, the board is working on a process and timeline for a nationwide permanent superintendent search. "I do anticipate a pretty extensive and intensive process that will involve the community," Jones said. "We want to make sure that the community is included in that process, although I can't outline it because I just don't know right now." Jones says she does not know at this time how long the interim superintendent will serve CPS while the district searches for a new leader. Meanwhile, Jones says she doesn't anticipate any disturbances in planning for the summer or next school year. "We won't have Laura at the helm, but our leadership team is very prepared and will move forward to do the work that needs to be done to keep us moving," Jones said.

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Ohio River Trail: Ribbon-cutting held for expanded bike trail

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About two miles of new bike trail from the Cincinnati neighborhood of Mount Washington to Anderson Township was ceremoniously opened May 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held to celebrate the new Salem Road to Sutton Avenue section of the Ohio River Trail on the trail near where Salem intersects with Kellogg Avenue. “This trail is a perfect example of regional collaboration,” said Wade Johnston, director of Tri-State Trails at Green Umbrella. “Now you can ride the Ohio River Trail 22 miles from Smale Riverfront Park to New Richmond in a trail or a bike lane.” East from Downtown, the trail utilizes bicycle lanes along Riverside Drive and Kellogg Avenue to meet the Salem Road section of the trail. The Ohio River Trail will be part of a statewide series of trails stretching from the Ohio River to Lake Erie, according to Johnston.

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An Anderson Township man who prosecutors say showed pornographic videos to two children who were friends of his sons was sentenced May 6 to three years of probation and ordered to complete counseling and/ or treatment. Orlando Fonseco Rodriguez, 49, is a former Chicago police offi cer, according to court documents. Rodriguez has “PTSD/depression/anxiety,” his attorney, Bill Gallagher, said in a sentencing memorandum and could face future medical problems because of exposures he had during his time in the military during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He became a police offi cer in Chicago after his military service, Gallagher said, but was forced into a medical retirement because “his post-war issues made it impossible for him to continue as a police offi cer.” Rodriguez, his wife and two sons eventually moved to Anderson Township. Since his arrest, Rodriguez has been in treatment with a private psychologist as well as with the Veterans Administration. “Orlando is improving,” Gallagher said. “He is a good man.” As part of the sentence, Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Terry Nestor ordered Rodriguez to stay away from the victims, their family and their home. According to prosecutors, Rodriguez used his cellphone to show pornographic videos to the children while they were in his home. One of the children said Rodriguez exposed himself and would masturbate. He pleaded guilty to four counts of disseminating material harmful to children and one count of public indecency.

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"This route connects Anderson Township to the planned CROWN 34-mile trail loop," he said. Tri-State Trails, Ohio River Way, City of Cincinnati, Great Parks of Hamilton County, and SORTA are partnering to secure funding and take the Ohio River Trail oﬀ road along the former Oasis rail line 4.5 miles from Lunken Airport to Friendship Park, Johnston stated. The Little Miami Scenic Trail will soon connect to the Lunken Airport, Armleder Park, and Ohio River Trail at Beechmont Avenue. Great Parks is currently constructing a separate bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists that is scheduled for fall 2022 completion. People participating in the ribbon-cutting will included Mayor John Cranley, members of city council, Anderson Township Trustee Josh Gerth, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments Trustee Bob Koehler, Rick Greiwe of the Cincinnati Riding Or Walking Network (CROWN), Wade Johnston of Green Umbrella, and John Brazina, director of Cincinnati's Department of Transportation and Engineering.

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Just in time for warmer weather, Cincinnati's Coney Island water park is set to reopen to visitors for the 2021 season during Memorial Day weekend. The 365-acre park and entertainment venue will open May 29 with two new attractions: the Coney Island Challenge Zone and Action Alley. Challenge Zone will be the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the U.S., according to a news release from Coney Island, with 150 feet of climbing obstacles, monkey bars, ladders, balance beams and other challenges. Action Alley will feature activities such as Connect Four basketball, arts and crafts and a jump pad for children. It will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the upcoming Coney Island season, and will be included with a Sunlite Water Adventure admission or season pass. “As we begin to emerge from the pan-

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Coney Island's 2021 COVID-19 mask mandate and restrictions Guests visiting the park must wear masks while inside shops or the bathrooms, and employees will wear masks at all times. The park will also keep chairs six feet apart in accordance with social distancing guidelines, and guests are not permitted to move the chairs from their preset locations. A full list of COVID-19-related frequently asked questions can be found on Coney Island's website.

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Editor’s note: This content is part of a Cincinnati.com project and has been trimmed per neighborhood. Please visit https://bit.ly/2RLypY6 to view the full list. Motherhood is never easy. It’s amazing and miraculous and stressful and sometimes all at the same time. Being a mother this past year forced many to rethink their careers, their schedules and their dependence on one another to make it all work. While the pandemic’s eﬀ ect upon the family and the workplace is still being written, those who gave birth over the long months of the pandemic already know they faced new challenges others had not. That is, as they proceeded with their pregnancies, as they brought their babies home, they tried to show those babies that the world was wide and wonderful and full of people who loved them but could not touch them. For them, it has made for months of isolation and perseverance. For them, this Mother’s Day brought a special kind of celebration.

Michelle Hopkins, 33, Anderson Mom to Rosie, 16 months Michelle Hopkins’ learning curve was steep. And multi-layered. Last year, she had to learn how to be a fi rst-time mom, how to be a mom of a baby with a disability, and how to do it during a pandemic. It all came pretty fast. When she had her 20-week ultrasound, she learned her baby daughter had major anatomical concerns and defects, including a major hole through her heart. Because of the pregnancy being high-risk, Hopkins spent the last trimester in a hospital bed. “There were days we thought she might not make it, and we might not ever get to meet her,” said Hopkins. Still, defying the odds, Rosie entered the world via an emergency cesarean section on Christmas Eve 2019. The newborn spent months in the hospital before fi nally coming home. A week later, the world shut down. Children with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of having certain health issues. Rosie just happened to get all of them. She has had open-heart surgery, spinal surgery and two airway surgeries. Rosie relies on a gastrointestinal tube for food and, until recently, was connected to oxygen around the clock. “I never, ever imagined having to fi ght so hard for my child right out of the gate,” said Hopkins, who quickly learned how to be Rosie’s advocate. It is now

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Sprinkle rest of sugar/flour mixture over top. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust, folding edges under bottom crust, pinching to seal. Flute if you like.

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If I had to depend upon my rhubarb patch for pie, I’d have no luck. That’s because husband Frank ran over my rhubarb plants again, with the lawn tractor. I say “again” because those particular plants were 2 years old and ready to produce. The rhubarb patch before it suffered the same fate. Lesson learned: I won’t plant rhubarb anywhere a tractor can go! My neighbors down the road, Bert and Bob Villing, have a lovely, abundant patch of rhubarb. “Pick all you want,” they told me. So I did, and shared it with another neighbor, Betty Howell, who is famous for her rhubarb pies. I thought I saved enough for myself to make a regular sized pie, but after dicing the rhubarb, I had 2 cups, not 4 as the recipe called for.

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Mandy Geyman, 33, Miami Township Mom to Lucy, 3, and pregnant with daughter, Hope For months, Mandy Geyman had been quarantined with her husband and daughter. They didn’t see friends or family, so when she had to call them with news, it was hard to explain it all. “We hadn’t told them that I was pregnant,” Geyman said. “It’s a very awkward conversation when we were, like, OK, well, now we got to tell people, like, I’m pregnant, and I have breast cancer, you know?” That was January. She was 17 weeks pregnant. Her thoughts immediately went to the baby. “In my mind, I was convinced it was either keep the baby or receive treatment. I was very nervous about having to make that choice.” Her team of doctors told her she didn’t have to make a choice. There were two people aff ected in this case, and they were going to treat them both. This was a relief. But there was something else on Geyman’s mind. After months of working from home, both she and her husband had noticed some of their daughter’s behaviors. She was set to be evaluated to see if she was on the autism spectrum. First things fi rst. Within 24 hours of being told she had cancer, Geyman met her oncologist and surgeon. A week later, she was getting chemotherapy and worrying about both of her children. Geyman didn’t have time to dwell. She had been told she was lucky, in a way. “If it’s too early (in the pregnancy), they can’t do much because the baby’s still developing. But if it’s too late, you’re going to give birth soon, and they don’t want to have you be on chemo.” News about Lucy came in the spring. It had been a nerve-wracking process but the delay had given the family a chance to process and research on their own. A purple scarf wrapped around her head, Geyman, now in her third trimester, blows bubbles in the front yard with Lucy. A wooden pink ribbon adorns her yard: “Fighting for Two,” it reads. As Lucy hugs her mom’s belly, she says hello to her baby sister, Hope. Lucy helped pick the name. “She is our hope,” said Geyman. “She’s my motivation to keep going, to keep fi ghting, to not just stay in bed and cry, which I defi nitely would love to do some days.”

Hanna Garbellini, 28, Columbia Township Mom to Logan, 9 months Hanna Garbellini jokes with her hus-

band that the babies on the diaper boxes are her baby’s only playdates. Then the new mother stops and says, “If we think about that too much, it makes us want to cry.” Garbellini found out she was pregnant while fi nishing graduate school. She and her husband were excited for their fi rst child. They saw their baby for the fi rst time together on an ultrasound. She was the size of an olive. But that was the only appointment Garbellini’s husband could attend beside his wife. Then the pandemic intruded. During the pandemic, she went to all her appointments alone. Ultrasound technicians would FaceTime her husband to narrate the growing images on the fuzzy screen. When Garbellini would ask her midwife questions, there seemed to be no clear answers. Everything was unknown. It was not the pregnancy she envisioned, she said. Friends and family didn’t get to see her pregnant. There was no baby shower. “I felt guilty in the beginning,” said Garbellini. “So many other people have lost so much through COVID. I shouldn’t be complaining about this. But then I realized, no, this is still something that I need to grieve and process.” Garbellini’s mother had died when she was in high school. The fresh realization that her mother was not going to help her and see this important step in her life just brought a new kind of grief. Garbellini’s sister, Claire, stepped up. She dropped everything when Garbellini went into labor. She got tested, quarantined and moved in for a week to clean, cook and support her sister. “No one in life is meant to do anything alone, but especially not motherhood,” said Garbellini. So her friends have tried to share not just the good stuff but the hard stuff with her. Not just the highlights, but the lowlights, too. The greatest tradeoff is, of course, Logan. And that Garbellini says she has the great fortune of being Logan’s mother.

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For example, a lot of people mistakenly believe the home must be paid off in full in order to qualify for a HECM loan, which is not the case. In fact, one key advantage of a HECM is that the proceeds will first be used to pay off any existing liens on the property, which frees up cash flow, a huge blessing for seniors living on a fixed income. Unfortunately, many senior homeowners who might be better off with a HECM loan don’t even bother to get more information because of rumors they’ve heard. In fact, a recent survey by American Advisors Group (AAG), the nation’s number one HECM lender, found that over 98% of their clients are satisfied with their loans. While these special loans are not for everyone, they can be a real lifesaver for senior homeowners - especially in times like these. The cash from a HECM loan can be used for almost any purpose. Other common uses include making home improvements, paying off medical bills or helping other family members. Some people simply need the extra

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SPORTS Spotlighting under the radar boys, girls basketball players in Southwest Ohio Shelby Dermer and Sierra Newton Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: This content is part of a Cincinnati.com project and has been trimmed per neighborhood. Please visit https://bit.ly/3tGYBQJ to view the full list. Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – May 11 (updated May 12). It is widely known that Cincinnati boasts some of the best basketball — both boys and girls — in the state. Moeller, led by longtime head coach Carl Kremer, has built a dynasty along Montgomery Road with ﬁ ve state championships, including back-to-back Division I crowns in 2018 and 2019. On the girls side, Dr. Scott Rogers' Mount Notre Dame Cougars recently captured the program's eighth state championship and third since 2017 (they were prohibitive favorites in 2020 before the Final Four was canceled due to COVID-19). MND will enter the 202122 season riding a 72-game winning streak. However, across the city, there are players who, for one reason or another, have lacked the recognition and perhaps the accolades and collegiate opportunities that come along with it. Over the past two months, The Enquirer peeled back the curtain to discover 21 boys and 21 girls prep basketball players in Cincinnati who may have been overlooked. Description of these players will include a breakdown of their performance, a backstory, seasonhighs from the 2020-21 season, their intangibles from coaches and their radar for playing at the next level. With a Northern Kentucky and Indiana list coming within a month, here are the under the radar boys and girls basketball players from Southwest Ohio:

Boys basketball Southern Buckeye Conference Mason Weisbrodt, Batavia Analysis: The junior forward was fourth in the SBAAC in scoring at 18.9 points per game to go with 8.4 rebounds. Weisbrodt posted seven double-doubles en route to helping steer the Bulldogs to an 18-3 record and an American division championship. Weisbrodt

Felicity-Franklin junior guard Carson Crozier, pictured, March 8, 2021, at the school in Felicity, Ohio. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

reer, and I can say the program he goes to is getting a winner with a tremendous attitude.”

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Batavia forward Mason Weisbrodt (23) battles for position with the Broncos' Drew Novak in the game between Batavia and Western Brown high school Jan. 29, 2021 JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

was fi rst-team SBAAC as a sophomore and SBAAC American player of the year last season, along with second-team alldistrict honors. Backstory: Weisbrodt was one of the best players in Batavia’s middle school program and was known by the high school staff for many years, according to head coach Aaron Brose. “Since he has gotten to high school, he has really made the jump,” Brose said. “His biggest impact has been as a teammate and pushing other players to put in the work and being the fi rst one to celebrate his teammates’ success. He has the potential to be one of the top players in Batavia history.” Season-highs: Points: (32) in 59-58 win over Mt. Healthy Jan. 9. (28) in 5952 win over Goshen Dec. 11. (26) in 60-53 win over Wilmington Jan. 15. Rebounds:

(16) in 59-58 win over Mt. Healthy Jan. 9. (13) four times. Intangibles: While playing down low, Weisbrodt has grown to excel in the post, but recently expanded his game. “(He) can now consistently hit the three. His skill level in all areas has grown so much over the last three years,” Brose said. “This season we expect big things because of his ability to not only score on the block, but to be able to put it on the fl oor, get to the rim and shoot it. His leadership and attitude are at the top of the list of players I have coached over the last 20 years.” College Radar: Weisbrodt has a big summer ahead of him where he'll look to fi nd the best collegiate fi t. Said Brose: “He has had a lot of contact with schools.. Wherever he chooses, I expect him to have a great ca-

Analysis: The junior surpassed 1,000-point career points in 2021. The guard averaged 20 points-per-game (3rd SBAAC) to go with 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Crozier scored doubledigits in every game this season and was third in the league in steals. Crozier was second-team SBAAC as a freshman and fi rst-team the last two years. He is a two-time second-team all-district selection. Backstory: Felicity-Franklin head coach Jason Thompson remembers looking at the middle school classes when he got the job to see what the talent looked like that would later come through the varsity program. “I found out about Carson Crozier at that point,” Thompson said. “He was one of the more dominant players on the fl oor (in 8th grade). Over the summer after that season, I brought Carson along with us. That fi rst summer, we didn’t have numbers and he had to play because we didn’t have numbers. That fi rst summer, he was competitive with all of the other guards. I knew he would have the toughness to play as a freshman.” Season-highs: Points: (30) in 101-80 loss to Blanchester Jan. 19. (28) in 96-34 win over St. Patrick Jan. 20. (28) in 6055 loss to East Clinton Dec. 18. ReSee PLAYERS, Page 2B

Brody Foley of Anderson heading to Rocky Top Tennessee for football Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP - Banjos were playing in Anderson Township May 8 as Anderson High School tight end/defensive lineman Brody Foley committed to play football at the University of Tennessee. The Volunteers repeatedly blare "Rocky Top" at their home games in Knoxville and Foley will soon know the words by heart. He confi rmed his commitment via Instagram. "I went down for an open practice and I loved it!" Foley said. "From that point on I knew, 'I want to come here.'" Foley is a 6-foot-6, 235-pound prospect who will likely be used at tight end for new Volunteers coach Josh Heupel, who recently was hired away from his success at the University of Central Florida. Heupel is also a former Oklahoma quarterback who led the Sooners to the 2000 BCS Championship, so he has plenty of familiarity with throwing the ball and utilizing tight ends. "Him going to Tennessee is fantastic!" Anderson coach Evan Dreyer said. "He wanted to play at the highest level and play in the SEC in an off ense similar to ours. He found his niche really quickly. I think the new staff brought great energy to Rocky Top." Dreyer thinks Foley will help them

run the football with his physicality at tight end, using the off ensive style Coach Heupel ran at UCF in the American Athletic Conference. The allure of the SEC also played a part in Foley's decision. "If you're able to dominate in the SEC that obviously translates into you being a draft pick in the NFL," Foley said. "That's my goal and I'm going to work my butt off to make that happen." 247Sports.com rates Foley as a three-star recruit, 16th best in the state of Ohio for the Class of 2022 and the No. 28 tight end in the nation among soonto-be seniors. At Anderson, under Coach Dreyer's pass-friendly off ense Foley caught 25 passes out of the tight end position for 233 yards and a touchdown. He also had 14 yards and a rushing touchdown during their 7-3 COVID-19-shortened season. As a defensive lineman, he had a fumble recovery and an interception. Foley was a highly sought-after target, selecting Tennessee from a list of suitors that included, Indiana, Minnesota, Rutgers, Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Duke, Illinois, Kentucky, Liberty, Louisville, Michigan State, Pitt, Purdue, Tulane, West Virginia and Wisconsin. "Defensively, he was a great boost," Dreyer said. "Off ensively, he does great things. We're going to get him some one-on-one match-ups this year, espe-

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cially in the red zone. He should also help us in the run game blocking. We have to be able to run the ball to win games in November." Dreyer sees Foley's frame possibly expanding from 235 to 250 or 260 pounds. He believes he'll redshirt to get built up and Foley plans to graduate early from Anderson to enroll at Tennessee by January. "They think I can get up to 260 with the ability to put more speed on which is awesome," Foley said. "The oﬀ ense is similar to what we run at Anderson with what they do with the tight end." It is less than four hours from Cincinnati to Tennessee's Neyland Stadium on Phillip Fulmer Way in Knoxville, so Foley could have a decent Anderson contingent at home games when he ultimately suits up in orange and white.

"I've never been to an SEC game, so I'm pretty jacked up!" Dreyer said. "With Zeke (former Anderson lineman Zeke Correll) at Notre Dame and Brody at Tennessee, this is an exciting time for our football program. It just brings more attention to us as we get ready to begin the season. I just want to see the parting of the T and Rocky Top and see how awesome it is." Foley's senior campaign will begin in August vs. Princeton in a Skyline Chili Showdown game at Viking Stadium. Anderson has beefed up their non-conference schedule with the new ruling of 16 teams making the OHSAA playoﬀ s from each region. The new Raptors will also host Clinton-Massie in addition to their Eastern Cincinnati Conference slate of opponents.

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St. Xavier High School has a new wrestling coach as the Bombers have hired Brandon Dean, athletic director Brian Reinhart announced May 11. “We are excited to have Coach Dean lead our wrestling program,” Reinhart said. “His experience as a student-athlete as well as an assistant coach and head coach will be a great asset to St. Xavier wrestling. Coach Dean has a genuine passion for developing the whole person and striving for the magis, the more, in all he does. This ﬁ ts right into the mission of St. Xavier High School

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bounds: (9) in 54-46 loss to St. Bernard Dec. 12. Assists: (9) in 101-80 loss to Blanchester Jan. 19. (7) in 69-39 win over Manchester Feb. 6. Intangibles: “Carson’s got a dog mentality. He’s what coaches call a Pitbull. He doesn’t back down and he’s a really tough kid,” Thompson said. “A lot of times he was a 14-year-old kid up against 17- and 18-year-olds. He’s a ﬁ ghter. “He’s a very intelligent kid, too. His basketball IQ is really high. His ballhandling has gotten a lot better, as well as his mid-range game. That’s something that he’s added to his arsenal that has been a big part of his success. He’s a much better and smarter defender now, too. He’s grown out of that reaching stage to being fundamentally sound and playing angles and making sure he won’t get beat oﬀ the dribble.” College Radar: Thompson said he took Crozier to a game at Asbury University (NAIA), where Crozier said he felt that he could play at this level. However, Thompson believes it’s too early to tell what level he’ll settle at. “He’s got D-I size. He’ll have D-I strength by next season. He’s teetering on the brink of being a D-I caliber shooter,” Thompson said. “Carson’s not afraid of failure. That’s one of thing that resonates to me that he’ll succeed at the next level because he’s not afraid.

Miami Valley Christian Academy senior guard John Riley, pictured, Friday, March 5, 2021, at the school in Newtown, Ohio. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

Miami Valley Conference John Riley, MVCA Analysis: The senior forward poured in just 6.2 points-per-game, but ran away with the MVC rebounding crown, averaging 14.8 per night. Riley was MVCA’s only fi rst-team MVC Gray member. Backstory: “Putting my eyes on John for the fi rst ime was about a week after being hired and when I fi rst saw him play an open gym, I knew I would never coach someone like him as long as I do this,” fi rst-year head coach Chris Wilson said. “I have never seen anyone just love the game, but more important love his team as much as John does.” Wilson said he named Riley a team captain within two days of meeting the team for the fi rst time. Season-highs: Rebounds: (20) in 6658 loss to Ripley Jan. 25 and 61-43 loss to New Miami Jan. 30 and 48-44 loss to St. Bernard Feb. 5. (18) in 65-52 loss to Riverview East Dec. 15. (17) in 56-54 win over Felicity-Franklin Nov. 27. Points: (14) in 60-57 loss to New Miami Jan. 15. (12) in playoff loss to CCPA Feb. 25. Intangibles: “At 6-foot-2, he is probably the fourth tallest on our team. This didn’t matter. John’s uncanny ability to rebound the basketball is nothing like I have ever seen,” Wilson said. “John was ranked third in the state (in rebounding). He is ranked in the top 20 in the nation with this state line, as well. Again, this is at 6 feet, 2 inches. He was obviously one of the smaller players compared to every team we played, but he out-rebounded everyone, ever game.” Riley was primarily used on defense, tasked with guarding the opponent’s top player. Wilson added: “While doing this, he still rebounded better than any player I

and our athletic programs.” Dean is a former member of the Air Force Reserves Police Force. He served as an assistant varsity wrestling coach at Amelia High School and assistant varsity and head JV wrestling coach at Moeller High School from 2005-2011. He most recently was the head wrestling coach at Williamsburg High School. Dean was named the Southern Buckeye Conference-National Division Coach of the Year in 2016 when the Wildcats were league champions. Dean re-started the Bomber Youth Wrestling Club in 2020 at St. X, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The club continues to meet and grow as they enter their second year under his

leadership. “Being a Catholic kid in Cincinnati, I spent my childhood idolizing the powerhouse wrestling programs of the GCL,” Dean said. “My hope is to develop a culture that fosters the success of St. Xavier wrestling. We will focus on the little things, and doing things the right way, and I am conﬁ dent the young men of St. Xavier will continue the tradition of academic and athletic excellence on the wrestling mat.” His wife, Lauren, and family, (one son and two daughters) have supported his passion for athletics and the sport of wrestling and are excited to become part of the St. Xavier family. Dean begins his duties immediately.

have ever seen. This proves that rebounding is really not a skill, rebounding is a mindset. It’s something that cannot be taught and when you are great at rebounding, the rest of the game falls into place.” College Radar: Riley has decided not to pursue college basketball. He is focusing on education and will attend Grand Canyon University. Wilson ended: “I will never coach someone that brings me the joy that John did this year.”

around, she can move with the ball,” Moser said. “Defensively, she has the farthest to go typically, during any normal transition from off ense to defense. She is down the court every time blocking shots in her spot, helping with defense.” Arnett’s rebounding prowess on both ends is an example of her willingness to do whatever she’s asked to do. Arnett is a supportive teammate and is invested in team success. She doesn’t look to solely achieve things on her own. “If we get that rebound, we can have a better chance of winning the game,” Arnett said. “Because if it's an off ensive rebound, you can get another, like you can get two more points. So might as well try to put all your eff ort into that.” College Radar: Arnett will look to play collegiately.

McNicholas senior guard Carson Seemann, pictured, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the school in Mt. Washington, Ohio. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

GCL COED Carson Seemann, McNicholas Analysis: The senior guard averaged 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season, helping lead McNicholas to a 20-5 record and the program’s fi rst district championship since 1999. Seemann was honorable mention GCL coed and jumped up to fi rst team in 2021, along with third-team all-district honors. Backstory: Seemann joined McNicholas prior to his senior year. “I really liked his leadership on the fl oor the very fi rst time I saw him,” McNicholas head coach Tim Monahan said. “He seemed very comfortable on the court and was one of the most vocal guys on last year’s team. The one thing I really loved seeing was his defense and how he improved so much from junior to senior year.” Season-highs: Points: (24) in 61-50 loss to Roger Bacon Dec. 4. (21) in 42-40 win over Badin Jan. 8. (18) in 43-39 win over Fenwick Feb. 6. Rebounds: (13) in 43-39 win over Fenwick Feb. 6. (9) three times. Intangibles: “A lot of times, opponents were focused on him attacking to the basket, so he had space to pull up for shots and he was just as good doing that,” Monahan said. “He was also very athletic and some games led us in rebounding. He could really jump and get up, so one of our goals for him was if he wasn’t shooting, then he was crashing hard and looking to make a play on the ball whether getting the rebound or keeping it alive for his teammates.” College Radar: Seemann will play at the next level and is weighing options from Division II August University and numerous Division III programs. “Carson has been doing a lot of college visits since the end of the season. I think he is very capable to play at the Division 2 level,” Monahan said.

Girls basketball Miami Valley Conference Melody Arnett, MVCA Analysis: Arnett averaged a doubledouble last season with 14.9 points and a conference-best 17.8 rebounds per game. She was also third in the MVC in blocks. Arnett was a ﬁ rst-team MVC selection and third-team all-district. Backstory: In Kristin Moser’s ﬁ rst season on the job, she noticed the junior center’s dedication to the game on both ends of the court. Season highs: Points: (28) in 42-27 win over Cincinnati College Prep Feb. 11. (22) in 41-39 loss to Cincinnati College Prep Dec. 7. Rebounds: (27) in 43-35 win over Lockland Jan. 28. (25) vs. Cincinnati College Prep Dec. 7. (22) in 55-15 win over New Miami Jan. 13. Intangibles: “She can move the ball

Williamsburg forward Paige Fisher grabs a rebound during their tournament game against Blanchester, Feb. 18, 2021. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Southern Buckeye Conference Paige Fisher, Williamsburg Analysis: Fisher was named the SBAAC National player of the year after leading the league in blocks (3.5) and fi eld goal percentage (54%). She was second in the conference in rebounds (12.2) and assists (4.5) en route to being named fi rst-team all-district and special mention all-Ohio. Backstory: Fisher started in the Williamsburg youth basketball program around fi rst grade. “Paige is one of the best team players that I've ever coached,” Williamsburg head coach Mike Madsen said. “Over 500 points and 1,000 rebounds. The only player ever, boy or girl in Williamsburg history, to get 1000 rebounds.” Season highs: Points: (13) in 71-34 win over Blanchester Feb. 4. Rebounds: (23) in 67-42 win over Blanchester Jan. 30. (22) in 64-27 win over Georgetown Jan. 23. (20) in 72-50 win over East Clinton Jan. 28. Assists: (9) vs. Blanchester Jan. 30. (7) three times. Blocks: (11) vs. Georgetown Jan. 23. (7) in 68-30 win over Leesburg Fairfi eld Dec. 19. Intangibles: Madsen compared Fisher to two centers, Bill Walton and Bill Russell, who played during his era of watching basketball. Both had a defensive mindset, could block shots and dominated around the basket. Fisher welcomed the defensive mindset and ran with it. “My dad sat me down and he’s like, ‘Listen, you’re going to be the fi fth-best player on this team; you’ve got to get a roll,’” Fisher remembers. “I picked rebounding and I just stuck with that. It was insane how many people like respected that I rebounded because usually that's not like an important stat. How many people recognize that I rebounded, that was cool.” College Radar: Plans to attend the University of Cincinnati in the fall.

Anna Swisshelm, Felicity-Franklin Analysis: Swisshelm averaged a double-double per game with a leaguebest 22.4 points and 11.8 rebounds, which was third in the SBAAC. She was named ﬁ rst-team all-district and second-team all-Ohio. Backstory: With basketball running in the family, Swisshelm started in ﬁ rst grade with Upward and hasn’t stopped since. “Basketball doesn't only grow you as a player, it grows you as a person,”

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Swisshelm said. “I feel like it's gotten me to where I am today as a person, not only on the fl oor.” Season-highs: Points: (30) in 51-40 win over Clermont Northeastern Dec. 5. (29) in 60-49 win over West Union Jan. 23. (28) in 53-52 loss to Batavia Dec. 23 and 65-41 loss to East Clinton Jan. 25. Intangibles: Head coach Josie Buckingham attests Swisshelm as a very versatile player who can play any position on the fl oor. “We love her in the post,” Buckingham said. “But again, we can defi nitely pull her out on the perimeter. She can bring the ball up the fl oor as the point guard. We can use her all over the fl oor and rely on her to cover one through fi ve any position.” Buckingham mentioned that Swisshelm was coachable and her coachability helped her solve a lack of depth on the club this season. With such a young team, she wants Swisshelm to lead her team moving forward. Swisshelm is coachable and does what needs to be done for the team to win the game. With the lack of depth this year, her coachability helped fi ll those gaps. Over the summer she plans to work on her defense and leadership. With such a young team she wants to help lead her team more going into the next few years. “That’s the exciting part because she is so young, she’s constantly working on her game. I think we can use her even more on the perimeter next year,” Buckingham said. College Radar: Swisshelm is in for a busy summer of developing her game so that the recruiting circuit picks up for the forward over the next two seasons.

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Alli Stolz, Bethel-Tate Analysis: Stolz averaged a doubledouble per game with a league-best 14.3 rebounds and 15.9 points (4th SBAAC). She was also third in the league in blocks (1.9). Stolz was named ﬁ rst-team SBAAC National, second-team all-district and honorable mention all-Ohio. Backstory: Stolz started playing basketball in elementary school and realized her ability when she was in middle school. She played sparingly as an underclassmen, then became as a starter as a junior, averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Season-highs: Points: (30) in 67-48 loss to North Adams Jan. 8. (27) in 75-66 loss to Georgetown Feb. 8. (25) in 67-48 loss to Georgetown Dec. 23. Rebounds: (26) in 74-43 loss to Western Brown Dec. 21. (22) vs. Georgetown Dec. 23 and vs. Georgetown Feb. 8. Intangibles: Stolz was the go-to for the Lady Tigers this season as she accounted for 41.2% of the team’s rebounding and 34% of the club’s scoring. College Radar: Stoltz will continue her basketball career at UC Clermont.

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Howdy folks, The weather is starting to warm up and that is good. The green houses are selling lots of plants. The Feedmill here in Bethel has some of the best looking tomato plants and some of them are blooming. They have all kinds of plants, mulch and spray items. The Grant’s Greenhouses, all three places, have plenty of plants to sell. The green house on 131 has one green house with tomatoes and cucumbers. The tomatoes will be over 100 plants. They are blooming with small tomatoes already set on. The cucumbers are blooming and will have cucumbers by the end of May or early June. This goes for the tomatoes also. In roaming around Bethel on my scooter, I see lots of people cleaning

their fl owerbeds and getting some tomatoes and cabbage plants to set out. One lady, Robin Fuller, and her daughter, were clearing their fl owerbeds so I stopped to visit with them. She said her and her three daughters are working hard to make Bethel a better place with more fl owerbeds. She studied to be a Master Gardener in 2008 from Ohio State University, Extension of Brown County. Some of the highlighted seminars she has attended include soil testing before fertilizing, turf management, and the most important, use of pesticides that are harmful to all pollinators. She recommends installing bat houses instead of spraying for mosquitoes. The bats can catch 1,000 mosquitoes per hour. I have built bat houses for myself and other people. I have seen several ladies working on the fl ower containers along Plane Street here in Bethel. That is good. Now if we can get the roadsides cleaned up, that would be great. Robin also said a new generation will be maintaining the fl owers in Burke Park.

I talked to Sherry’s Lake and the feller said the people going to East Fork are getting plenty of minnows for crappy. They have another load of fi sh coming pretty soon. I talked to Cedar Lake and they were like Sherry’s Lake, catching lots of channel catfi sh and in Cedar Lake a 37 pound blue catfi sh. So get out and go fi shing. I talked to Boar’s Head Bait Shop in Afton and Mike said they are catching lots of crappy, channel catfi sh, sauger, stripers and every once in a while a musky. The camping area is doing fi ne with plenty of campsites. There are 376 sites with electric to each one. There are 2,610 acres of water in East Fork Lake and 4,870 acres of land. East Fork is one of the biggest parks in Ohio with hiking trails of 52 miles and bridle trails of 54 miles. I talked to the Ellis Greenhouse and they have been busy and have plenty of plants and mulch and other items. Mr. Ellis said he has been stocking up on more plants this year so he doesn’t run out like last year. I talked to the Jarman’s Greenhouse over by Felicity. The lady

said they have plenty of plants now. They too are stocking up so they don’t run out like last year. As I roam around Bethel, I hear mowers running and trimmers running. Folks are keeping their places looking good like I did when I was on Williamsburg-Bantam. It’s important to keep your place looking good. When I was a kid at home, we had a push mower we used to mow the yard. I remember the fi rst power mower I ever used. It was great. I was at the fi re house in Newtonsville and I thought that was one of the greatest mowers I had ever seen or used. I saw in the paper that the Bethel Fire Department has a new fi re truck. It cost as much as a home. They got it with a grant from FEMA. The grant was for over $400,000. They have a fi ne fi re house and the folks that work there are so fortunate. Thanks folks, for keeping the community safe. Start your week by praying and praising the good Lord. God bless all ... More later ...

Sandra Hugueley. Retired nurses interested in joining the Nightingale Program should contact Tracy Taylor, director of Volunteer Services, at 513-624-4676 or apply at mercy.com (scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “volunteering.”) Shifts are available Monday-Sunday from 8 a.m.-noon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. Applications will go through the volunteer approval process which includes an interview, two-step TB test and background check. Mercy Health will provide orientation and onsite training. Nanette Bentley, Mercy Health

ducted at the Manor House in Mason. Conducting the ceremony was LTC Michael Marchetti, USA the Professor of Military Science and commander of the “All For One Battalion.” Veterans were selected for their distinguished service, integrity, and signiﬁ cant contributions to the military, their communities, churches and Xavier University. Inducted were LTC (R) Alan Meyer, USA, LTC (R) Dan Shea, USA, 1LT John Goettke, USA, 1LT Norbert Mott, USA, 1LT Jack Berger, USA. LTC Beth McCluskey, USA, Capt Steve Murray, USA and LTC (R) Don Snedeker, USA. Lieutenants Goettke and Mott died as a result of wounds sustained in WW II. The Xavier ROTC HOF has 41 members. Albert Brauer, Greater Cincinnati Chapter of MOAA

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Loveland launches Lovin’ Life website to ﬁ nd businesses, events The city of Loveland launched a new website, Lovin’ Life (LovinLifeLoveland.com), to promote Loveland’s dining, entertainment, shopping and recreation options. The site is a user-friendly guide for visitors and residents to ﬁ nd businesses and activities in Historic Downtown Loveland. Plus, the site features a citywide event calendar and parking map. “We feel the Lovin’ Life website will help ignite economic growth. The website is designed to be an easy way to explore our businesses, see what they offer, read their hours and more,” said David Kennedy, city manager. For instance, users can click on the “Explore Loveland” section and then choose “Shopping.” They will then be linked to a directory listing all stores in the downtown area. Each store has its own listing, complete with a photo, description, address, phone number, website link, and driving directions.

Xavier holds ROTC Hall of Fame induction Eight veterans were recently inducted into the Xavier University Army ROTC Hall of Fame in ceremonies con-

Clough traffic signal timing project coming soon Clough Pike commuters could soon enjoy a smoother and quicker ride down the corridor, thanks to a new signal timing project and pavement marking project expected to be completed by the end of 2021. Five signalized intersections will be analyzed starting this spring, with a goal of reducing time delays experienced at each intersection. Theseis projects areis an outgrowth of the township’s planned improvements on the Clough corridor, a project that began in 2019 when the township started studying ways to make the heavily-used artery safer and more effi cient. In January 2021, the Anderson Township Trustees adopted the Clough Pike Implementation Report that includes 34 projects identifi ed as high priority. The community overwhelmingly supported upgrading the corridor, evidenced by more than 1,000 respondents to surveys throughout 2019 and 2020 that solicited ideas for change on Clough Pike. Clough’s intersections with Nagel Road, Eight Mile Road, Wolfangel Road, Bruns Lane and Five Mile Road will be examined. Traffi c experts predict some areas could see a nearly 30 percent reduction in travel delays once the study and modifi cations are complete. In addition to the signal timing modifi cations, staff is advancing a robust pavement marking project throughout the entire Clough Corridor. The goal is to improve the visibility and safety of existing intersections by re-painting existing markings, adding crosswalks, and altering the location of existing stop bars to refl ect the latest standards. Anderson Township, consultant Stantec and the Hamilton County Engineer’s Offi ce are collaborating on both the projects. Anderson Township

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Connecting with others plays a vital role in our health, our well-being, and our community. One way to be better connected is to talk with individuals in diﬀ erent age groups to learn how they survived this pandemic or the Vietnam War or what they watched on their ﬁ rst color TV set. May is Older Americans Month. To celebrate, the Clermont County Public Library and Clermont Senior Services partnered to present the Senior Connection. This project is a collection of questions designed to spark meaningful conversations between generations. By learning about the lives, struggles, and triumphs of older family members and friends, younger generations can be inspired by their strength and resilience. Pick up the Senior Connection brochure available at the Library and Clermont Senior Services’ Lifelong Learning Centers. It’s packed with 32 questions that are guaranteed to spark some lively discussions. Information: call your local Library or Clermont Senior Services. Theresa Herron, Clermont County Public Library and Clermont Senior Services

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The Rotary Club of Batavia, Ohio is pleased to announce Amanda Carleski as its newest member. Carleski is the Founder and CEO of Caution for Kids, a new nonproﬁ t in Clermont County that is creating resources and programs for children to learn about health and safety. Carleski recently spoke at a Batavia Rotary meeting to introduce the program which will, in time, build a Safety Town in a local Clermont County community. “I grew up learning about traﬃ c safety from the Safety Town in northern Ohio,” said Carleski during her presentation. “I am excited to start building one in Clermont County.” Carleski joined Batavia Rotary after she attended several meetings earlier this spring and was inducted at the April 20 meeting before making her presentation. Over the next several months, she plans to learn as much as she can about Rotary in general and will be working with other co-chairs on the Batavia Rotary Golf Outing that will be held in September. Lisa Davis, Batavia Rotary member, Batavia Rotary Club

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No. 0516 MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT

BY BRAD WIEGMANN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Brad Wiegmann is a national security lawyer for the Department of Justice in Washington. He dedicates this puzzle to his mother, ‘‘a voracious reader, talented knitter, mahjong maven and all-around supermom.’’ He says he’s never personally seen any of the musical artists named in the puzzle’s theme clues, but he did once attend a 23-Across concert. Brad’s last Times puzzle, ‘‘Crossword Buff,’’ appeared in February. — W.S.

44 Henley Royal ____ (annual July event) 1 Computer file, informally 49 Mom’s reaction to her first mild 4 Wound up on top? contractions? [John 8 Feels it the next day, Cougar, 1982] say 54 Midwife’s advice to 13 Things served in Mom in the delivery prison room? 18 Shout at a Greek [Salt-N-Pepa, 1987] wedding 55 Cause of wear and 19 Country singer tear McKenna 56 Wanna-bees, e.g.? 20 ‘‘Whoa, settle down’’ 57 ____ of Maine 21 More than half of (toothpaste) humanity 61 Sport whose 23 ____ state participants call 24 Mom’s comment to ‘‘Pull!’’ her child during 62 Pet sound prenatal bonding? 63 Tennis star with [Frank Sinatra, the highest career 1954] winning percentage 27 Hot state in singles matches (89.97%) 28 Bishop’s hat 29 They’re used mostly 64 Stress test? on corners 65 ‘‘Whoa boy, settle down’’ 30 What Mom is obligated to do 66 Mom’s remark as as her due date contractions grow approaches? [The stronger? [The Beatles, 1969] Ramones, 1978] 36 ‘‘____ the deal . . . ’’ 70 Org. that delivers 37 Yes, in Yokohama 73 Unenthusiastic 38 Bran material 74 Went sniggling 39 Part of a drivetrain 75 Vaporize, say 40 The Renaissance, 78 Empire for one 80 Roughly 42 Team ____ (late-night 81 Be crazy about host’s following) 82 Sappho’s ‘‘____ to 43 Cancer fighter, for Aphrodite’’ short 83 Mom’s reaction as delivery draws Online subscriptions: Today’s closer? [Usher, 2012] puzzle and more 85 Child’s response to than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords Mom’s actions? ($39.95 a year). [Diana Ross, 1980] ACROSS

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SCHOOL NEWS JROTC medals awarded by Cincinnati SAR at Scarlet Oaks High School At 1800 hours on Wednesday, April 21, during a ceremony held at the cafeteria in Scarlet High School in Sharonville, with about 50 attendees present, two Navy JROTC cadets were awarded Bronze Medals by Michael Gunn, past President of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. In a Navy JROTC Awards presentation 80 Cadets were decorated for their Scholastic and Military achievements by their Commander Navy Lieutenant Richard Kuehner. Dr. Gunn presented two SAR Bronze medals one for 2020 service to Cadet Cole Mousir and another to Cadet Jason McDonald for his service in 2021. Other National Medals and Awards were presented by: the American Legion, U. S, Navy League, the Military Ofﬁ cers Association, Hopewell Chapter DAR and other Patriotic Organizations. We all are highly supportive to the JROTC & ROTC programs that help build young Americans with conﬁ dence, selfdiscipline and talent. Three members of this Unit were already enlisted in Navy and Marine units to begin after this year’s graduation. Michael Gunn, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

West Clermont High School project helps young readers A group of West Clermont juniors and seniors helped encourage a love of reading among Holly Hill Elementary students this year through one of several community service activities done through the school’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter. The students are part of the Business Management and Financial Services program oﬀ ered by Great Oaks Career Campuses in partnership with West Clermont High School. For their semester-long Impact Project, the group chose literacy as a cause and used money contributed from Chick-Fil-A Impact Project Grant and community sponsors such as Hudson Oil and Kroger. “We were able to purchase 850 books for students preK-5 at Holly Hill Elementary,” said instructor Becky Landen. “And due to health restrictions, our

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group provided them with videos created by WCHS Business Professionals of America students reading to each class to increase engagement and desire to read for enjoyment.” To enhance the book, WCHS business students created videos to instruct students on creating a craft for the theme month for the environment and donated the supplies to be used for the school. “This project was a great opportunity for our elementary students to connect with high school students,” said kindergarten teacher Jeannie Trista Herald, who worked with the WCHS program. “Being able to provide our students with quality reading material they can take home and share with their families is a wonderful feeling. This built a connection of learning between school and home with reading and science!” The students also held a in a drive over the holidays to help Clermont County Senior Citizens. It’s all part of a yearlong project to encourage servant leadership with sponsorship with Chick-Fil-A and Eastgate franchise owner Tom Sutton.

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CHCA students excel on National Latin Exam Symmes Township – Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy’s Upper School is pleased to announce that 11 of its Grade 8 students have been recognized for their exceptional work on the National Latin Exam. The National Latin Exam (NLE) is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. The NLE is not meant to be a competition, but rather an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom. Depending upon their score, students may earn certiﬁ cates, medals, and may even qualify for scholarships.

The following CHCA students were recognized: h Cum Laude: Trevor Kuhlman (of Mason) h Magna Cum Laude: Shane Duke (of West Chester), Brooke Gabriel (of West Chester), Jacob Loveless (of Symmes Township), and Riley Soles (of Morrow) h Maxima Cum Laude & Silver Medal: Samantha Bennett (of Cincinnati), Kelsey Espenshade (of Mason), Luke Faircloth (of Lebanon), and Isabella Nutter (of Milford) h Summa Cum Laude and Gold Medal: Christina Admiraal (of Mason) h Summa Cum Laude, Gold Medal, and Perfect Paper: Emma Figliola (of Loveland) Figliola will receive a special certifi cate commemorating her achievement. She joins this honor with former students Laura Karrer (’18), Robert Stewart (’19), Michael Deines (’19), and Johnathan Russell (’23). Figliola will also receive special recognition for her perfect score this summer at the National Junior Classical League Convention. In addition to the exam, fi ve Latin students qualifi ed for the National Latin Honor Society. This is a special designation given to Junior Classical League students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and citizenship in Latin class. Students qualify by meeting the following requirements: member of Latin Club; maintain an A average in their current Latin class; be a student of good character. Congratulations to grade 8 students Christina Admiraal, Samantha Bennett, and Emma Figliola, and grade 7 students Griffi n Ridner Richard (of Maineville) and Leah Young (of Loveland). Tammy Rosenfeldt, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

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Brood X cicadas emergence is nearing. Everything you need to know to prepare Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Brood X cicadas are coming in a few short weeks. It's been 17 years since they showed their faces and in May – once the ground hits 64 degrees – billions of cicadas will start to emerge across the eastern U.S. and Greater Cincinnati. "We don't know when the pandemic is going to end but I can tell you, cicadas are coming. That's one of the nice things about them. There is a sense of normalcy, there's predictability. There's something calming about that," said Gene Kritsky, a leading cicada expert and entomologist at Mount St. Joseph University. It's going to be a cicada-ﬁ lled summer. Greater Cincinnati will get two batches of the bothersome bugs — our regular dog days of summer cicadas and Brood X.

First, let's get the name right This batch is called the Brood X, as in Brood 10. Periodical cicada broods are numbered, but we agree that Brood "X" sounds much cooler. The next batch of periodical cicadas that will emerge in Cincinnati is Brood XIV, or 14, which will hatch in 2025.

When are the cicadas coming? Kritsky says Greater Cincinnati typically sees emergence in mid-May after two days in a row with temperatures above 80 degrees and there's been a "soaking rain." "For the past couple of years, it's been the second day that our temperatures have reached the low 80s," Kritsky said. We'll see Brood X ﬁ rst in Anderson Township, Kritsky said. In addition to those early risers, areas that get heavy sun will heat up faster than others, so keep an eye out. The early risers depend on local conditions: Look for areas under a tree without a heavy canopy that is facing the southeast so it warms up quickly.

How many cicadas are we talking about? “Periodical cicadas survive by coming out in massive numbers,” Kritsky said. “We’re talking about 350 per square yard in parts of Delhi.” That number came from one cemetery in Delhi Township, under one tree. Add up all the trees in a cemetery and you could have thousands of cicadas. Compared to our annual cicadas, which have a density of about 2 per square, periodical cicadas are measured at 200 per square yard. "Unlike annual cicadas, periodicals cicadas come out in massive numbers to overwhelm their predators. So predators can eat all they want and there are still millions of cicadas left," Kritsky said. All neighborhoods on the west side and especially along the I-75 corridor will see plenty of cicadas, but areas on the east side will have less. Why? They are home to Brood 14 cicadas, which will emerge in 2025. Also, if you didn’t get cicadas in 2004, that doesn’t mean you won’t get them this time around – especially

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Male cicadas contract ridged membranes on their abdomens to make the sound, which is ampliﬁ ed by their almost-hollow abdomens. Each species has its own sound, and the chorus can reach 90 to 100 decibels – as loud as a lawn mower, CicadaMania said.

Other than being just a nuisance to the general public, cicadas are good for the environment. “The purpose of all life is just to reproduce. And as these insects are reproducing, they create situations that are good for the eastern deciduous forest," Kritsky said. Their holes provide natural aeration for our clayheavy soil; the damage caused by females laying eggs (called ﬂ agging) is a natural pruning for trees; they provided a "food pulse" for predators, which can cause population spikes; and their decomposition is a "nutrient cache" for plants.

Once they emerge, then what? The billions of cicadas won't cause too many problems, but they will be extremely loud during the day, especially in areas with many trees. Some cicadas might even follow your lawnmower because the frequency is similar to the sounds cicadas make. If the big bugs freak you out, Kritsky advises people to drive with their windows up, because they will ﬂ y into your car. He said cicadas caused crashes back in 2004. Five days after the cicadas emerge, they’ll start singing or screaming to attract a mate. Male cicadas gather in trees, “screaming away” and when you hear a lull in the sound, that means a male has attracted a female. “It’s just like one giant cicada singles bar,” Kritsky said. Females will lay eggs in the new growth branches of the trees, which can cause damage to younger trees. “Add all those carcasses, nice June rain and hot temperatures? They’ll stink.” Kritsky said. By late July the eggs will hatch. The nymphs will crawl out of the tree branches and ﬂ ing themselves to the ground and burrow down. By New Year's Day, the cicadas will be 10 to 12 inches deep in the ground, waiting 17 years to come back out.

Are cicadas and locusts the same thing? No, they are diﬀ erent species of insects. Locusts belong to the same family of insects as grasshoppers. Locusts are far more destructive, as they feed on a variety of plant life. Large swarms of locusts can cause severe damage to croplands. Cicadas don't cause the same level of destruction as locusts. Although large swarms of cicadas can damage young trees as they lay their eggs in branches, larger trees can usually withstand the cicadas.

Do cicadas bite or sting? No. Cicadas aren't equipped to sting like bees or wasps. They do have prickly feet that could prick your skin if held.

In what states will cicadas be emerging in 2021? Brood X is one of the largest and most broadly distributed groups of periodical cicadas. They can be found from northern Georgia to New York, west to the Mississippi River and in the Midwest. There can be as many as 1.5 million cicadas per acre, which brings the brood population into the trillions. [ Want more cicada content? Get a digital subscription for unlimited access to Cincinnati.com. ] USA TODAY contributed to this report.

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