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Anderson High School students bring their musical to the digital world Sierra Newton Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Graduation, prom and sporting events may have been canceled but Anderson High School isn’t letting that get in the way of its spring musical. Call it an impossible dream come true. This year’s cast for the musical, “Man of La Mancha,” had already started working on the play before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But once it did, director Chad Weddle, who had more than 150 kids engaged in the production, wasn't ready for their eff orts to go to waste. So a virtual stage had to be set. First, Weddle had to fi gure out if, legally, they could have the show go on. After reaching out to a Concord production company representative, Anderson High School was cleared to record and produce its musical. From there it was work, work and more work. Weddle had to fi nd a way to make sure all his students were involved. (Typically, 90-100 students are the technical side behind the scenes. This musical included the work of an orchestra.) “It was about trying to give the students, especially the seniors – there are 50 of this year that are involved – something that they could have,” Weddle said. “And as everything started getting canceled more and more and more, it really motivated me to at least try to give them something.” Working in breakout rooms for hair and makeup, props, costumes and tech elements, the show was created on Google Meets. With makeshift green screens behind them, the students said

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their lines and acted their parts as if there weren't alone while they recorded their segments on their phones. Paige Resor, a senior playing the role of Dulcinea, took the cancellation of school hard, not being able to have those last moments was tough for her to accept. But with the continuation of the spring musical, she says she's bounced back a bit. “It’s just weird because you’re by yourself in your room and we’re on a Google hangout session,” Resor said. “I mean, you’re just not by yourself the whole time realistically, I think that’s

been the biggest diff erence. It’s all completely new.” Once the actors fi lmed their clips, they sent their videos to the student editors who then digitally put the characters together in one frame. The art department then came in to digitally create the background. Because it's a musical, the students recorded their singing parts in their individual at-home makeshift studios and sent it to audio students who mixed it. “We have the right tools and the right students,” Weddle said. “We are graduating between eight to10 fi lm majors and

four or ﬁ ve theater majors a year. We have kids who are very passionate about this.” With local production legend Alan Masters helping, Weddle said the instrumentation of every track in the musical was completed within four days. “It’ll be really exciting to see it come out. I am also excited for the community to see that we didn’t give up on it,” Resor said. The musical is expected to premiere May 30 at 7 p.m. on YouTube Premiere. In the meantime to keep up with updates click here.

Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts to the Class of 2020 Briana Rice Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A lot of 2020 graduates won't get to walk across the stage to celebrate the end of their schooling career, but Krispy Kreme wants to sweeten the day by giving high school and college seniors a dozen donuts. There will be a special 2020 graduate dozen of donuts available for purchase the week of May 18-24. On May 19, all seniors can get a free graduate dozen by wearing their cap and gown or Class of 2020 clothing and gear to their local Krispy Kreme store. The 2020 Graduate Dozen includes an assortment of classic varieties: chocolate iced Kreme fi lled, strawberry iced Kreme fi lled, cake batter fi lled, chocolate iced with sprinkles, strawberry iced

with sprinkles, and yellow iced original glazed doughnuts. All you have to do for the donuts is be a graduating senior with one of the items of proof below: ❚ Cap and gown with 2020 tassel ❚ Class of 2020 apparel (T-shirt, sweatshirt, etc.) ❚ 2020 letterman jacket featuring senior status ❚ 2020 class ring ❚ Graduation announcement featuring name with matching ID ❚ Student photo ID featuring senior status ❚ Other Class of 2020 senior swag You can read more about the oﬀ er on the Krispy Kreme website.. The nearest Krispy Kreme is in Anderson Township at 7835 Beechmont Ave.

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A ‘little semblance of normal’ as retail reopens in Ohio Hannah K. Sparling and Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

July 4 ﬁ reworks, parade at Ault Park canceled Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

There will be no Fourth of July ﬁ reworks or children’s parade at Ault Park in Mount Lookout this year because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Chris Heekin of the Ault Park Advisory Council said organizers hope to resume the 55-year-old celebration next year. Ault Park, located at 5090 Observatory Circle, remains open for walking on trails. There are about a half-dozen trails and you can see maps and read about them here.

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stores are reopening does not mean the virus that has killed more than 1,400 in Ohio has gone away. “It’s not a time for (browsing),” Acton said. “It’s a time to go in and get the things you need and support businesses.”

No lines at Kenwood Towne Center At the Kenwood Towne Centre, there was a small group of shoppers waiting outside when the doors opened at 10 a.m. Most were wearing masks. Diamond Caulton, a 23-year-old from College Hill, was hoping to replace a hoodie. She had initially wanted to shop with her father, but since he’s older and more at risk with the coronavirus, she called a friend instead.

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“I’m concerned,” she said. “I’m wearing the mask and have the full intention of washing these clothes. They’re going straight into the wash when I get home.” Still, the joy of ﬁ nally being able to shop made it worth the risk. “Before all this happened, I would just go to the mall to feel the energy and be around people, window shopping for no reason, no intentions of buying anything,” Caulton said. “So, I’m glad to have that little semblance of normal back, even if I have to wear a mask.” Inside the mall, crowds were steady but not overwhelming, and customers said they felt safe. There was hand sanitizer available at the mall entrance and in many stores, and employees were seen regularly wiping down counters. Some stores limited the amount of people allowed inside, so there was a line of seven people outside Louis Vuitton and a longer line outside Finish line. Maurice Price, 40, of Reading, waited for about ﬁ ve minutes with his 9-yearold daughter, Isabella, to get inside Finish Line. Price wanted to get a pair of the new Air Jordan sneakers. Isabella wore a mask. Price didn’t, though he said he might ask mall security for one later.

'They're coming out carefully' The crowd was even more sparse at Northgate Mall. The mall opened at noon and about 30 shoppers streamed in, bought what they needed and left, according to one merchant who declined to give his name.

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At Rookwood, a handful of customers were browsing in Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Bath and Body Works and DSW. Susan Osborn, 59, of Mt. Carmel, was returning a pair of shoes she ordered online. “I’m OK that (stores) are opening because you still have the choice. You don’t have to go,” Osborn said. “I do feel bad for the people that have to work if they feel like they don’t want to do it.” Despite the slow start, traﬃ c did pick up at some stores later in the day. The parking lot at the Dillard’s at Liberty Center was about a quarter full around 2:30 p.m., and there were about 15 cars parked in the Dick’s lot. One Enquirer reader said the scene on Beechmont Avenue “looked like it was Christmas” based on the amount of traﬃ c. “People were getting around well in the stores I visited and everyone was very upbeat,” she wrote. “… We are very encouraged in our community to bring back retail.” Jessie Balmert, Quinlan Bentley and Charlie Goldsmith contributed.

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The 46th Annual Panegyri Greek Festival, scheduled for June 26-28, has been canceled, oﬃ cials said. Ever since 1975, the Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Finneytown has hosted the beloved Cincinnati festival in a lively celebration of Greek food and dance. The Panegyri Greek Festival was voted No. 1 Church Festival by CityBeat readers for eight years straight, according to the website. Parish leadership decided to cancel this year's Panegyri Greek Festival due to concerns surrounding the new coronavirus pandemic. "Our number one priority is the safety of our patrons and volunteers," the re-

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Ohio retail reopened on May 12, but it wasn’t the mad dash back to shopping some might have imagined. Instead, it was a lot of empty parking lots and still-shuttered stores. For the stores that were open, crowd size seemed far short compared to pre- COVID-19 days. “Very disappointed,” said Gail Riggs, a 55-year-old from Sycamore Township who was at the Kenwood Towne Centre with her two nieces, grandmother and 11-month-old granddaughter. “I wanted to spend some money.” Ohio’s non-essential retail stores had been closed since late March as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. They were allowed back open on May 12 – one of the state’s ﬁ rst steps toward a full reopening – but many stores are choosing to wait. The majority of shops were closed at the Kenwood Towne Centre and at Rookwood Commons in Norwood. In fact, news reports from Cleveland and Columbus show shoppers and stores around the state are taking it slow. “It’s great that everything is reopening,” said 69-year-old Janet Stuby, whose car was one of two in the customer lot at Dick’s in Liberty Township around 10 a.m. “But,” said Stuby, who donned a mask in her car before heading into the store, “hopefully everyone will realize how stressful and scary the whole situation is. It beneﬁ ts all of us by taking precautions.” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton cautioned on May 12 that just because

At Kathy’s Happy Organs & Pianos, owner Kathy Schwartz had three customers and gave three lessons on May 12. Schwartz wasn’t expecting much more. She thinks Gov. DeWine made the right call to close businesses and while things will pick back up eventually, “it might be a long time.” “After a while, people are going to come out,” Schwartz said. “But they’re coming out carefully.” At the Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe, there were about 100 cars in the parking lot around 11 a.m. Potential shoppers milled about outside, but there seemed to be confusion about when the stores would actually open. Signs said they would open at 11 a.m. for at-risk shoppers and noon for the general public, but even after 11, small children and older shoppers weren’t able to get in. Kevin Heath, a 35-year-old from Dayton, had gone to the outlet with his young children hoping to buy them birthday presents from the Nike store. Eventually, ﬁ nding the store closed, they left empty-handed. Shana Williams, 49, was hoping to visit Michael Kors and the Nike store with two friends. They arrived wearing masks and ready to shop but found both stores closed. “I thought all retail stores could open on the 12th, and I called yesterday,” Williams said. “We came to try to go shopping, but that’s not happening.”

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Gyms sue state over reopening plan that leaves them out Jim Woods

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The Ohio Department of Health’s order enforcing the closure of gyms and fi tness centers is being challenged in a lawsuit brought on behalf of 35 independent gyms across the state. The 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, a law fi rm based in Columbus, has fi led the suit in Lake County Common Pleas Court in Painesville, a suburb east of Cleveland. The suit contends that the state as of April 30 had opened a path for many industries and business to open, but it left gyms closed indefi nitely. Some of the local gyms participating in the suit are: Iron Plate Gym LLC in Milford; Evolution Fitness & Lifestyle Management LLC in Deer Park; and Combatives Development Group in Blue Ash. The suit is seeking a declaratory judgment and an injunction that would allow the gyms to reopen. The facilities were closed March 23 at the order of Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health. The Lake County General Health District, which administers the state orders in that county, is also named as a

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party. The complaint contends that the state’s discretion over matters of quarantine and isolation is vague and violates the separation of powers. While Acton and local health departments have some latitude to enforce regulations during a pandemic, they are still subject to limitations imposed by the Ohio Constitution, the suit contends. Gyms and ﬁ tness centers have their rights to due process and equal protection under the state law, the suit states, and the the gyms say they could comply with safety regulations set by the state on April 30 and reopen. As it stands, state and local health departments have the right to criminalize and ﬁ ne the operation of gym and recreation, even if safety precautions are taken, the suit said. “This harm may only be remedied by a ruling from

this Court, and Defendants must be immediately and permanently enjoined from imposing criminal, civil or equitable sanctions on the safe operation of Ohio gyms, including Plaintiff s,” the suit says. Maurice Thompson, executive director of the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, which advocates against government overreach, said that “Ohio gyms are capable of operating safely, and have the right to operate on equal terms with other Ohio businesses.” “Once gyms have opened, we are committed to ensuring that these arbitrary policies never recur,” Thompson said. Gov. Mike DeWine said during his daily coronavirus briefi ng on May 12 that the state is working on a plan to reopen gyms and fi tness centers, but has nothing to announce yet. “I get sued a lot,” DeWine said. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – May 13. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates. This report was provided by The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network.

Cincinnati Archbishop: Public Masses resume on May 25 Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati plans to resume public worship and Mass services on May 25, offi cials announced May 8. Catholics in the 19-county archdiocese continue to be dispensed from Sunday Mass obligations, but the archdiocese confi rmed in a list of guidelines. That dispensation will remain in place for the foreseeable future. “Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might become sick are encouraged to stay home and join the Church by viewing live-streamed Masses,” the document states. For those comfortable convening in person, the 211 parishes in the archdiocese will begin off ering at least one public Mass daily beginning May 25. Without the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, parishioners can receive Holy Communion by attending any Mass that is celebrated any day of the week. In a letter to parishioners, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr wrote that church capacity will be “signifi cantly” reduced and Mass attendance will be regulated, limiting the number of people allowed at each to 50% occupancy of each church building. “I must emphasize that this is not going to be ‘a return to normal,’ “ Schnurr wrote. “Health and safety

requirements and recommendations must continue to be followed. Among these are social distancing, the use of face masks, and concern for the most vulnerable.” The elderly and vulnerable should continue to stay at home, Schnurr said. He is asking parishes to ﬁ nd ways to safely bring Holy Communion to those unable to attend Mass. Other dioceses in Ohio will also resume Mass later this month, according to a May 8 announcement from the Catholic Bishops of Ohio. “While making every eﬀ ort to respect the spirit of the governor’s instructions, we want to begin in some way to make the public celebration of Mass/Liturgy available,” the announcement reads. “To that end, we inform you that the bishops of Ohio have agreed that each diocese will determine a soft opening date later in May.” A full list of the guidelines for the resumption of public worship are below: ❚ Water should be removed from baptismal and holy water fonts. ❚ The gifts of bread and wine should be kept from public areas, brought directly from the credence table to the altar. ❚ No physical contact at the Our Father or Sign of Peace. ❚ Discreet use of hand sanitizer by ministers of Holy Communion. ❚ No Holy Communion from the chalice by the faithful; concelebrating priests should communicate by intinction. ❚ Holy Communion on the tongue is strongly discouraged. ❚ Vessels should be cleansed after each Mass with hot, soapy water. ❚ Hymnals, missalettes, and other materials should be removed from the pews. Consider using a disposable worship aid or the use of familiar hymns, songs, antiphons, and acclamations.

❚ The faithful should be encouraged to wear a face mask; ministers of Holy Communion may wear a face mask; priest celebrant is discouraged from wearing a mask. ❚ With respect for the liturgical norms, the number and placement of ministers may be reduced. ❚ Consideration should be given to reducing the role of choirs and ensembles in light of social distancing and public health regulations. ❚ Ensuring proper reverence, Mass should not be unnecessarily long; homilies should be brief. ❚ No collection baskets may be passed from hand to hand; consider a monitored collection point (i.e. an usher monitoring a single basket near the main doors of the church) to minimize contact. ❚ The bread to be consecrated for the Communion of the faithful should be placed on a corporal at the edge of the altar, not directly in front of the priest celebrant. Alternatively, the use of covered ciboria would likewise be appropriate. • ❚ Other than as Viaticum to the critically ill, Holy Communion should, whenever possible, be given in the context of Mass. If however this is not possible, Holy Communion may be given outside of Mass, according to the approved rites. The distribution of Holy Communion immediately after Mass (rather than during) is to be avoided. ❚ The Elect may be baptized at any Mass, preferably on Sunday. NonCatholic Christians may also be received into full communion at any Mass, or outside of 3 Mass following the approved rites. As always, pastors should seek faculties to conﬁ rm Catholic adults by writing to the Chancellor (sangi@catholiccincinnati.org). ❚ First Communion may be celebrated at any time; consider smaller groups of candidates at multiple celebrations. ❚ If necessary to ensure social distancing and conform to public health regulations, Mass (including a nuptial or funeral Mass) may be celebrated outside of the parish church, but preferably on parish grounds. Speciﬁ c permission must be sought in advance from the Vicar General (sangi@catholiccincinnati.org).

Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – May 8. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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Isolation is the enemy. Jennifer Anderson watched helplessly as her boyfriend spent two days early in April isolating himself in their bedroom in Covington watching endless TV news about how COVID-19 was threatening the globe. “People who are drug addicts, you’re seeing it on the screen, it’s gonna get to you,” she said. Her boyfriend took off to the streets after that, besieged by a familiar compulsion to use drugs to cope, and although he eventually sought treatment, she lost track of him for days. Which made her own recovery more precarious. Anderson tried to hang on by off ering help to others. On April 7 she posted to Facebook: “Today is a beautiful day. I’m so grateful I woke up. Sober and not dope sick. I have healthy relationships in my life. Sober people that love me just the way I am. We all deserve that. We are NEVER alone. I’m here if you need to talk or just need someone to listen. Call me. ... Anytime.” She included her phone number. It didn’t dawn on her then that she needed as much help as her peers did. Five days after that post, she was struggling to hold onto her sobriety. “I’m tired,” she said by phone. What was once hard about staying free from addiction is now harder. An epidemic that was diffi cult for most people to appreciate is now an epidemic that’s in hiding. It’s the epidemic of overdose deaths that killed almost 1,296 people a week in 2018. Seventy percent of those deaths involved an opioid. It’s an epidemic that continues to kill people every day. The novel coronavirus has taken the stage. But those still in need of help for addiction now must jump new hurdles.These are hurdles that make getting counseling harder, make getting human contact harder and make getting food, clothing and shelter harder. For the diligent, telehealth counseling has replaced face-to-face therapy sessions. Discreet sober meetings and intimate faith services have been swapped out for Zoom and Facebook Live encounters. For those in active addiction who depend on libraries for internet access and an ability to join digital counseling sessions, the closure of public libraries has shut the door on even that lifeline. Anderson is 40. She has wrestled with addiction for years with a fi erce determination to stay well, but this COVID-19 threat and all that it has brought with it has hurled a new level of anxiety her way. “It’s been hard,” she said. “I was used to three groups a week, three hours a day, so that fi lled up my time,” Anderson said. “Then it was gone.” The structure of those in-person meetings with peers, maybe getting a peer sponsor and eventually, helping others, often helps those in recovery maintain their sobriety.

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“You become a link in the peer chain of recovery,” said Dr. Mina “Mike” Kalfas, an addiction specialist with St. Elizabeth Physicians Journey Recovery Center in Northern Kentucky. Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing health condition that, when treated with medication, counseling and other support can be eff ectively managed. Experts felt like they were making progress now that medication-assisted treatment has become more commonplace. Now, as the pandemic continues, treatment providers are trying to prevent setbacks – to, in eff ect, bend the links among those in recovery into a new shape, so that people with addiction can get help without risking their lives to COVID-19. And without succumbing to a recurrence of addiction. To their credit, experts were not taken by surprise. “We saw this coming,” said Dr. Roberto Soria, chief medical offi cer at Crossroads Clinic in Corryville, and addiction specialists planned for it. As stay-at-home orders bubbled up across the United States, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration announced guidelines in March that allowed states to take the lead in how methadone providers would give medication to patients. Instead of coming to a clinic every day, people deemed stable can take home up to 28 days of medication, depending on state rules. Ohio’s rule restricts take-homes to 14 days. Still, some are left out: “The only people that we cannot give it to are the people who are actively using fentanyl,” Soria said. His clinic has put in place safeguards to protect clients. Temperatures are taken outside. Inside, fl oors are marked at 6-foot intervals for those waiting in line for methadone. The number of clients allowed in at one time is limited to 12. The clinic has extended hours so that fewer people will be there at any given time, Soria said. Pew Research Center also put out strategies for care

of those with opioid use disorder during the pandemic. Among recommendations: Have a lead point of contact who ensures patients are following a comprehensive care program. Elsewhere, doctors who prescribe buprenorphine products such as Suboxone, which diminishes opioid cravings, are reevaluating patients to learn who can have prescriptions for a longer duration. Anderson said her prescription, originally a week’s worth of Suboxone, was extended to two weeks through the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s Addiction Sciences clinic, also in Corryville. That helped, she said, because she didn’t have to ﬁ nd a way across the river every week. Her counseling was restricted to phone conversations. That proved harder. Locating peer support she felt she could trust was not easy, but she managed to do it for a while. “There’s a lot of underground AA meetings that people are doing in their yards and at farms, and you have to reach out,” she said on April 6. “They’ll help you.” In the Cincinnati area, treatment providers want people to know there is help. See ADDICTION, Page 7A

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The Center for Addiction Treatment in the West End is trying to get word out that services are available. First Step Home in Walnut Hills, which provides housing and treatment for pregnant women, is reaching out for clients. The Northern Kentucky Oﬃ ce of Drug Control Policy continues to link those with addiction to treatment. “We have had an increase of inquiries around reentry or recovery resources, where folks are asking for sober living or food services as well as online recovery resources,” said Director Amanda Peters. Outreach looks diﬀ erent: Less face-to-face contact, more door hangers outlining options. Dr. Shawn Ryan, founding partner of BrightView Health, which has nearly 5,000 medication-assisted treatment patients in Ohio, said patients have adjusted rapidly to the call-in appointments. Not everything is going smoothly. In Greater Cincinnati, Quick Response Teams, which go to the homes of overdose survivors to link them with treatment, have suspended operations. Hamilton County Public Health temporarily changed its syringe exchange operation, an effort to prevent the spread of HIV and other bloodborne infections, to appointment-only. The plan tentative plan is to reopen the week of May 18 with outdoor services. The exchange has drawn some clients. In a three-week span, from

March 30-April 20, 231 appointments were made, and 139, or 60%, were kept, records show. Participants received Narcan and a month’s worth of syringes to help keep public contact down. But for some, the restrictions were too much to manage. So far in Hamilton County, overdose counts have remained stable when compared to 2019. But on April 23, the county’s addiction response team issued an alert, saying 13 people died from suspected overdose in just fi ve days, and 911 calls about overdose were up. Other Ohio coroners have reported spikes in overdose deaths. The Franklin County coroner saw six deaths in 24 hours early in April. And in midApril, the coroner’s offi ce reported via Twitter that fi ve people died from overdose in 12 hours. Compounding the issue, doctors who treat addiction are beginning to see the erosion of previous progress in some patients. Peer support specialists and case managers are calling patients more in response, and doctors are increasing drug screens for some patients to counter setbacks, he said. The results of the screens aren’t always good. “I’m starting to see substances creeping in,” Kalfas said. “I’m starting to see meth and even some of the older stuff : A little more heroin. A little more cocaine.” Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan, a coordinator with the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, suspects the fentanyl sup-

ply, largely from China, has decreased with the coronavirus pandemic. He believes other drugs – heroin, cocaine – are being used in its place, exacerbating the addiction crisis. No one knows yet how much the new crisis will aﬀ ect the one that’s been here for years. “It’ll be tough to tell exactly what impact the crisis has had on patients with opioid use disorder until we see at least a few months of trends,” Ryan said. =Inside those trends will be the individuals who make them, including Anderson. For her, the day-inday-out pressures that piled on with COVID-19 were too much to manage. “You can’t see your psychiatrist. You cant see your counselor,” she said. In mid-April, she felt so alone and anxious that she broke her no-druguse rule and started taking Xanax, a benzodiazepine sedative sometimes prescribed for anxiety, but known to cause dependence. It triggered her active addiction, again. “You do it because you want the pain to stop,” she said. It was a medication she’d long ago been prescribed, along with the opioid painkiller Percocet, after a fall in her mother’s home. That’s what started her addiction disorder 20 years ago. Some uncertain number of days after she relapsed, Anderson went to Sun Behavioral Health in Northern Kentucky to detox. She doesn’t remember much of the stay. By April 20, she decided she’d have to get far-

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At this writing, I’m not sure how we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day honoring our country’s fallen heroes. Will we take our boat out to the lake? A picnic with family and friends? Or will we still be sheltering in place, celebrating with perhaps a small group? Regardless, cookies will be part of the celebration. Easy to make, easy to tote, easy and yummy to eat, the two cookies I’m sharing today are special. The ﬁ rst, peanut brickle cookies, is a

family favorite. Not what you’d expect from ordinary peanut butter cookies. Bumpy and crispy with a light chewiness. Bet you can’t eat just one! The oatmeal peanut butter cookies are from dear friend Cindy McCaﬀ erty, a Brown County reader. Cindy brought a plate of these cookies over – she handed them to me through the kitchen door. As soon as I got the cookies in the house, husband Frank went for one. Then another. They are just peanutey, oatmealey and chocolatey (are those even words?) – enough. Outside edges crisp, middle tender. So gather ‘round the table and make a batch or two.

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Peanut brickle cookies. RITA HEIKENFELD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Cindy’s peanut, oatmeal, chocolate cookies. RITA HEIKENFELD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Sports Former Moeller football coach moves to McNicholas Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

West Clermont head coach Craig Mazzaro, center, and all his assistant coaches just before the start of the Sectional playoff game against Fairﬁ eld. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

West Clermont basketball coach Craig Mazzaro retires Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

UNION TOWNSHIP - During times of furloughs, layoff s and staff reductions, the opportunity to write your own script is rare. High school basketball coach Craig Mazzaro has done it a few times, with his retirement from the West Clermont School District being the latest. Not quite 60 years old, Mazzaro has taught in the district for 35 years and been a head basketball coach for 24, fi rst at Amelia High School and most recently as West Clermont’s fi rst-ever boys basketball coach. With 312 career wins, fi ve straight Southern Buckeye Conference-American Division league titles, an Eastern Cincinnati Conference crown and several Coach of the Year honors, Mazzaro is heading for the showers on his own terms. “I sat out twice,” Mazzaro said of his previous sabbaticals. “I went seven or eight years, sat out a couple, went seven or eight years, sat out a couple. This last stint was 10 years or something. That’s enough. Not too many people get to do it for 24 years. How many guys do it 24 years and (get) 300 wins? Not too many do that. You’re usually told to get out or you’re mad at somebody, and that’s not the case.” His coaching longevity places him with other local legends like Mike Price of Oak Hills, Carl Kremer of Moeller, Joe Schoenfeld of Elder and Greg Richards of Mason. During his time at home in between virtual learning sessions due to new coronavirus restrictions, Mazzaro’s been remodeling his basement. A former Cincinnati Bearcat baseball player (though he never coached baseball because of his disdain for fi eld main-

MOUNT WASHINGTON – Former Moeller head football coach Todd Naumann will continue his coaching career by joining coach Mike Orlando’s McNicholas High School staff as off ensive coordinator. Naumann will also teach history at McNicholas. Moeller’s seventh head coach, Naumann resigned six months ago after a 2-8 season with the Crusaders. He was replaced by Mark Elder, a former Butch Jones assistant at the University of Cincinnati who recently was head coach at Eastern Kentucky University. This is Naumann’s second stint at McNicholas as he coached with the Rockets from 2011-17. He has also coached at Covington Catholic. “I have the utmost respect for McNicholas High School and coach Mike Orlando,” Naumann said. “Coach Orlando runs a fantastic program. There is some sadness as I leave Moeller. People have been very good to me and it has been my home for more than 30 years.” Naumann is the father of fi ve and his son Kyle will be a McNicholas freshman in August. He’ll be working with Drew Schmidt as athletic director. Schmidt is a McNick grad who recently served a stint as an assistant AD at Covington Catholic and previously had been the head baseball coach at nearby Anderson and Turpin high schools.

Mazzaro retires with 312 career victories. BRANDON SEVERN/ENQUIRER FILE

tenance), Mazzaro is a lifelong Reds, Bengals and UC fan with all kinds of memorabilia in his possession. In another part of the house, Mazzaro has his numerous coaching mementos from Amelia and West Clermont, including plenty of game tapes he could send oﬀ to be digitalized. See MAZZARO, Page 2B

Former Moeller head coach Todd Naumann watches his team against Winton Woods last September. MICHAEL NOYES/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Notebook: FC Cincinnati stages third day of individual workouts at Mercy Health Training Center Ball work is limited to using a single ball throughout the exercises and communication with teammates is also sometimes limited, he added. "It's still running and working individually but they try to do some diﬀ erent exercises so, it's not fun but at least we can train and we can work on the (conditioning) part," van der Werﬀ said. "It's a beginning."

Pat Brennan

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Siem de Jong was absent from FC Cincinnati's fi rst two matches of 2020 while away getting government clearance in the Netherlands to work in the United States. He fi nally got his fi rst training sessions in with the club at the Mercy Health Training Center in the week leading up to what was supposed to be FCC's home opener at Nippert Stadium against D.C. United, but then the fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic took full eff ect. League play was halted and a training moratorium was imposed for 57 days. The most anyone's seen of de Jong in Orange and Blue was limited to what took place behind the fences at the Milford, Ohio training center. De Jong's back at the Mercy Health Training Center, the only place he's donned any kit with Orange and Blue on it, but seeing him there now is a sign of major progress. Speaking with a medical mask covering his nose and mouth on Wednesday, de Jong said the workload is increasing for players during optional individual workouts, which started last week. "It's progressing a bit. We're doing a little more intense running and, yeah, getting a little bit harder but it's diffi cult to really progress because you're not sure to what you're progressing at the

FC Cincinnati players received health screening for their optional individual workouts Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Mercy Health Training Center. PROVIDED, FC CINCINNATI

moment," de Jong said in a team-provided interview. "It's easier to do your workouts here because you have a good environment, a good pitch, everything you have and you have a safe environment. For me, it's good to come here and do the workouts. It feels a bit like preseason again. I hope we'll know soon when the preseason will end." May 13 marked the third successful deployment of FC Cincinnati's optionalworkout protocols. Center back Maikel van der Werﬀ said the on-ﬁ eld portion of the players' visits to the training center consist mostly of running and aren't always enjoyable.

Former DA academies join MLS academies to form elite player development platform MLS on May 13 announced 95 academies will serve as founding members of a new development platform created in the wake of the end of U.S. Soccer's Development Academy. The platform, which is being called the top destination for elite players, is comprised of 65 elite academy clubs which formerly participated in the "DA" along with existing MLS club academies. Four combined Ohio-based youth academies or clubs will be part of the MLS youth league setup, including FC Cincinnati, Cincinnati United Premier ("CUP") Soccer Club, Columbus Crew SC and Internationals Soccer Club (Cleveland). "The platform will operate with a groundbreaking governance structure that promotes collaboration, innovation and input across all areas of the soccer landscape," oﬃ cials stated in a news re-

lease. "Within the structure, technical working groups will provide recommendations on the platform’s strategic objectives and standards, outline competition guidelines and formats, as well as introduce platform programming. By unifying the elite player development landscape and creating a collaborative structure, the new platform will accelerate and enhance player development in North America."

Senior ticketing account exec honored FC Cincinnati senior account executive Courtney Steele was named to Front Offi ce Sports’ "Rising 25" Class of 2020, the club announced Wednesday. Front Offi ce Sports has named its top 25 sports business professionals aged 25 and younger annually since 2017, the same year Steele joined FC Cincinnati's ticketing department as a part-time sales representative after graduating from the University of Cincinnati. Steele, 24, was recently promoted as the senior account executive on the service staff , per the news release. “We’re so proud of Courtney,” Jeff Smith, FC Cincinnati senior vice president of ticket sales and service, said in the release. “She is highly motivated, detailed orientated, and resilient young professional looking to make an impact. In just a short time with us, her impact has been immense and she has a bright future in our industry.”

Enquirer’s greatest all-time high school baseball teams

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Welcome to another installment of the Enquirer’s and Cincinnati.com’s eﬀ orts to determine the best of the best – the greatest and most dominant of our local state champions. This time, we identify the best of the area’s baseball state champions.

10 – 1946 Newport Catholic Now called Newport Central Catholic, the Thoroughbreds didn’t post impressive scores, but they qualify based on the singular performance of lefthanded pitcher Leo Groeschen, who pitched three complete-game shutouts over two days, beating London 2-0, Louisville Male 3-0 and, in the championship game, Richmond Madison, 9-0. That was after throwing a one-hitter and no-hitter in the regional tournament. Coached by Lou Arnzen, Newport Catholic ﬁ nished 18-2. Groeschen was the father of the late Tom Groeschen, an Enquirer sportswriter.

9 – 1942 Reading The Blue Devils went 14-2 on their way to the Class B state championship, fl attening Catawba, 13-1, in the quarterfi nals, Vaughnsville, 10-0, in the semifi nals and Yorkville, 10-3, in the championship game. Center fi elder Cliff Smiley, fi rst baseman Jack Hesse and pitcher Jack Matre each had two hits for Reading, which jumped out to a 3-0 fi rst-inning lead and took command with a four-run fi fth. Matre and his brother, catcher Bill Matre, each drove in two runs.

8 – 1993 Moeller After outscoring Harrison, 12-9, in the regional fi nals and getting past Middletown, 6-2, in the regional fi nals, the Crusaders won the state semifi nal and fi nal by a combined 22 runs. First baseman Dave Lapham went 3-for-5 and drove in four runs in the 16-2 semifi nal win over Toledo Start. Third baseman Mike Bell went 3-for-4 with a triple while scoring three runs and driving in three in 13-5 championship-game win over Barberton. Catcher Andy Burwinkel added two hits and three RBIs, while shortstop Dan Feichtner contributed two hits, two runs and two RBIs.

7 – 2013 Moeller After winning ﬁ ve district and regional tournament games by an average of 11.2 runs, the Crusaders rolled into Columbus and pulverized Aurora, 13-1, before settling for a more-routine but still-satisfactory 7-1 win

The Moeller Crusaders raise the championship trophy after the OHSAA Division I State Championship baseball game against the Westerville Central Warhawks at Huntington Park in Columbus in 2015. SAM GREENE/ THE ENQUIRER

over Cleveland St. Ignatius. Moeller piled up 12 hits, but only two for extra bases in a balanced attack that backed up pitcher Zach Logue’s complete-game twohitter. The only run he allowed was unearned. Two days earlier, Logue went 3-for-5 with two doubles in the semiﬁ nal romp. The Crusaders ﬁ nished 32-2 and with a second straight state championship.

6 – 1989 Moeller The Crusaders lost six regular-season games before putting together an impressive tournament run, capped by a 12-0 win over Mentor in the Class AAA (big school) state semifi nal and 12-4 win over Upper Arlington in the fi nal. Mentor committed fi ve errors in the semifi nal, while center fi elder Adam Hyzdu was going 3-for-4 with a triple and three RBIs and third baseman and future Reds manager David Bell was going 3-for-4 with a double. Hyzdu added a home run and two RBIs in the fi nal, and designated hitter-pitcher Brian Hinderman collected three hits and drove in three runs.

5 – 1934 Withrow Coached by Angus King, in whose honor Withrow named its iconic stadium, the Tigers captured Greater Cincinnati’s fi rst high school baseball state championship in convincing fashion. After easing past Toledo Waite, 6-3, in a Class A (big school) quarterfi nal, Withrow overwhelmed Akron East, 15-2, in a semifi nal before walloping Warren Harding, 13-1, in the state championship game. The Tigers’ average margin of victory in the semifi nals and fi nals remains the highest of any local team.

4 – 1983 Hamilton

Fairﬁ eld catcher Greg Price joins his teammates in celebration after the Indians won the state tournament in 1985. ENQUIRER FILE PHOTO

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Mazzaro moments From 2013 to 2017, his Barons won fi ve straight SBAAC titles playing on their intimate home fl oor that also served as the wrestling room, the volleyball court and the baseball and softball indoor training center. For the old Amelia/Glen Este rivalry games, fans were packed like sardines and Mazzaro still proudly boasts of having the edge in that series. At Amelia, the student section was renamed “The Mazzone” and Mazzaro coached four SBAAC Player of the Year winners (Tommy Hacker in 2013 and 2014, Garrett Weaver in 2015 and Ryan Turner in 2017). “However you could put in there, you’d put them in there,” Mazzaro said of the old fl oor. “It was fun because we won most of them.” Another fond memory is his 1995 Barons that beat St. Xavier, then lost to Elder in the district fi nals at the then-Shoemaker Center (Fifth Third Arena) at UC. Also among his notable players is current Houston Astros pitcher Joe Smith, who could fi nd the bucket every now and then in addition to the strike zone.

The Big Blue left a lasting impression at the state tournament with a 25-7 thumping of Grove City in the Class AAA state semifi nal, followed by a 14-10 slugfest win over Youngstown Austintown-Finch in the fi nal. Hamilton third baseman Tim Fischer went 4-for-5 with a triple, fi ve runs and fi ve RBIs in the semifi nal. Center fi elder Rob Huff man also drove in fi ve runs and shortstop Mark Lewis homered while the Big Blue was scoring at least two runs in every inning. Huff man homered and drove in another fi ve runs in the championship game. The Big Blue fi nished 29-2.

Once West Clermont opened up, Amelia athletic director James Collins was tabbed as Wolves AD and the former Baron hoopster brought his old coach down Clough Pike with him. Mazzaro’s teams won 48 games in three seasons and the 2018-19 squad was the school’s ﬁ rst ECC basketball champion. The home gym space increased dramatically with the merger of Amelia and Glen Este. “Night and day, buddy,” Mazzaro said of the palatial arena. “We practiced every day after school. That could have never happened at Amelia. This place you have the main gym and the other gym could be split in two. After where I was at, that was the Taj Mahal over there.”

What he won’t miss One thing Mazzaro won’t miss is trying to coax the best players on the ﬂ oor. Amelia and Glen Este both needed multi-sport athletes to compete and survive. As schools grow, so does an increased demand for specialization, be it from coaches or from outside interests. Mazzaro would go easy multi-sport athletes, not expecting them immediately in the gym. “I would tell our football guys, ‘Go home for a week,’” he said. “I don’t need you in practice one. I need you in

3 – 1940 Newport The Kentucky High School Athletic Association didn’t sponsor a baseball state tournament until 1940, and the Wildcats set a high bar. Coached by W.J. “Blue” Foster, Newport laid waste to the tournament, decimating West Liberty, 16-2, in a quarterfi nal, Brownsville, 11-1, in a semifi nal and Daviess County, 17-4, in the fi nal for a three-game average winning margin of 12.3 runs. The Panthers capitalized on four walks to score three runs in the fi rst inning, but “Babe” Bradley – who’d pitched in the earlier semifi nal on the same day – came on in relief and allowed only more run the rest of the way. Bradley also chipped in with two hits, and Newport took full advantage of six Daviess County errors.

2 – 1985 Fairfi eld The Indians fi nished with an impressive 31-1 record that included a 16-1 win over Lancaster in a Class AAA state semifi nal and an 8-5 win over Lyndhurst Brush in the championship game. Pitcher Chris Lutz allowed three hits over four scoreless innings while going 3for-4 and driving in four runs in the semifi nal. Center fi elder Jerry Mitchum’s two-run home run sparked a six-run fourth inning that carried Fairfi eld to the state championship. Right fi elder Scott Miller added a double and two RBIs for Fairfi eld. Lutz struck out six in 2-1/3 innings of relief to seal the Fairfi eld win.

1—2015 Moeller The Crusaders fi nished 31-3 and, after the regular season, No. 1 in the Associated Press Division I statewide poll, capping their run by swamping Westerville Central, 16-0, in a championship game shortened to fi ve innings by the mercy rule. Moeller erupted for six runs in the fourth inning and tacked on nine runs in the fi fth inning. First-team all-state pitcher Grant Macciocchi allowed three hits with four strikeouts on the mound and went 3-for-4 with a triple and four RBIs at the plate. Shortstop and leadoff hitter Kyle Dockus went 3-for-3 and drove in two runs, and left fi elder Eric Connor fi nished with three hits and two RBIs. “It’s great,” Macciocchi said. “It’s my last day ever hitting. Nothing compares. Everyone was just feeling team chemistry.”

game one or game 15. We’ll be alright. Then they’d ﬁ nish basketball and go get their baseball glove. Just go home for a day!” At West Clermont, he hired former head coaches as his assistants: Jerry Doerger (Moeller, McNicholas, Clermont Northeastern), Jim Stahl (Glen Este), John Patrick (Bethel-Tate) and Doug Brown (Deer Park, Talawanda). All of them told him he would enjoy his summers away from basketball, but when winter came, he’d be looking for something to do. One can only dust the trophies so much. Next on the agenda for Mazzaro is ﬁ nishing the basement. Then, he’s not sure. For now, he looks forward to more quality time with family and a grandson who accompanied him to center court after he won his 300th game. “Spend a little more time with the family that you didn’t get to spend for 25-30 years,” Mazzaro of his plans. “That will be a good answer. That will get me somewhere.” Former Bethel-Tate, Glen Este and Ripley head coach Tom Jutze, most recently an assistant at McNicholas, has been hired to succeed Mazzaro pending board approval. Jutze already works for West Clermont School District.

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Grant’s Greenhouse has plenty of honey bee supplies Ole Fisherman George Rooks Guest columnist

Howdy folks, The other morning, I was letting the cats in to eat when I looked out and there was an opossum on top of the garbage can. The lid was loose, and it was having problems staying on the lid. When the lid slid oﬀ , there went the young opossum. Then it ran to the old chicken house to hide. I went with Debby on May 10, to the church service at the Star-Lite Drive In. Her husband was passing out the literature to folks coming for the service. It was so good to get to go and hear the preaching. The attendance each Sunday has been very good. The Lead Pastor, J.D. and his wife were at the hospital having a baby. What a blessing! Before I went with Debby, I was listening to Dr. Stanley on the TV. He preached about his mother and how generous she was. They didn’t have very much,

and I thought about my mother, Martha and how she gave away so much. When she was ﬁ xing a meal and saw someone walking down the road, she would say to me – go get them, I bet they are hungry. Now Ruth Ann was a very giving person too. She would help folks by giving them garden items and food if they needed it. She and I always helped in any way we could. Ruth Ann was a wonderful woman. She would ride the tractor helping me get the crops in and never complained. She was also a wonderful mother to our two girls. I sure miss her and someday I will be with her in heaven. I talked to the Grant’s Greenhouse at the farm, the one in Milford and the one on State Route 131. They are all busy. The tomatoes will be ripe about the middle of May or June. They will have cucumbers in about a week. The Grant’s farm location has plenty of honey bee supplies. They made a run last week down to the supply house in Kentucky. Their truck broke down and they had to have it hauled back to their place. If you need bee supplies, go to their place. I talked to the Ellis Greenhouse on Tole Gate Road

out of Williamsburg. They are selling plenty of plants. They told me they took all their plants in on Friday night to avoid the frost and they are fi ne. The Jarman’s Greenhouse out of Felicity is selling plenty of plants and other items. I saw my fi rst hummingbird on May 9. They seem to be a little late coming back this year. A lady called me and said she has hummingbirds about the same time as usual and she was glad. I am glad I got one too. Talked to the Boar’s Head Bait Shop in Afton. There were lots of people out fi shing. That is good. The Sherry’s Pay Lake has several people fi shing. The biggest catfi sh so far has been a blue cat that weighed 30 pounds. With folks off work, fi shing is the thing to do and it puts food on the table. Now, the cats are doing fi ne. Mr. Chester will get to the canned food fi rst. Miss Chessie will go to the dry food. Miss Chessie likes to go outside after eating her breakfast. Mr. Chester likes to go to my bed and sleep about all day. They are both a blessing. Start your week by praying and praising the good Lord. God bless all... More later...

SCHOOL NEWS Batavia business students win virtual competitions At a time when students are struggling with the loss of opportunities and milestones, there are a few things that ended on a positive note. Several Batavia High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) students qualifi ed for state competition but lost the chance to compete in Columbus with the arrival of COVID-19 in Ohio. Instead, 19 of them participated in virtual competitions from April 21-24. The results were announced on May 1. Four Batavia BPA members became state champions: Bryan Sauter in Banking and Finance; Christian Decker in Business Law and Ethics; Savanna Lewis in Legal Offi ce Procedures; and Rincie Demmings in Prepared Speech. Second place winners included Mikayla Rash in Banking and Finance; Jordan McGeorge in Basic Offi ce Systems; Morgan Cravens in Advanced Offi ce Systems; CJ Okoronta in Business Law and Ethics; and Issac Hattar in Extemporaneous Speech. Mya Rhoden also earned third place in Advanced Interview. Each of them would have qualifi ed for national competition in May. Seniors Bryan Sauter and Megan Wallace were also Ohio BPA state scholarship fi nalists. Forty-fi ve members of the Batavia BPA chapter earned the Statesman Torch Award for their commitment to community and school service. In addition, the chapter was a fi nalist for the ce they showed last week.” All students are enrolled in the Business Management Satellite Program at Batavia High School off ered through Great Oaks Career Campuses. Angie Kovacs, Batavia High School

cal and Grant Career Center. These cousins have joined the military Devin, Army leaves in a June and Cheyenne, Air Force leaves in September. They are excited to serve this great country and would like to thank their parents, family, grandparents, teachers and friends for their love and support. Even though their senior year has not been what they expected, they are excited what their future holds. Carrie Cummins

Five Forest Hills students earn perfect ACT scores Members of the Batavia High School-Great Oaks Satellite BPA Chapter. PROVIDED

❚ Joshua Gehner, Colerain High School ❚ Joseph Kiely, Covington Catholic High School ❚ Harrison Mabjish, St. Henry District ❚ Malik Mitchell, Aiken High School ❚ Tyler Smith, Valley View High School Anthony Muñoz, along with Foundation partners and the fi nalist chosen Most Infl uential Teacher will honor and recognize these fi nalists at the Hall of Fame Dinner on July 26 at the Manor House in Mason. Caleigh Willis, The Anthony Munoz Foundation

Anthony Muñoz Foundation announces Straight A recipients The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has announced the ﬁ nalists of its 2020 Straight “A” Scholarship. The Foundation received over 330 nominations from 128 schools. These ﬁ nalists were nominated by counselors, coaches and other school administrators for their pursuit of Academic excellence, Athletic achievement, Actively serving in the community while possessing a strong Ambition, having a winning Attitude and the ability to overcome Adversity. This year’s presenting partner, Mike’s Car Wash will donate over $40,000 in scholarships to support the initiative. These are the Foundation’s 2020 Straight “A” recipients: Female recipients ❚ Aissatou Barry, Taft High School ❚ Mollie Berger, Stebbins High School ❚ Alexis Davis, Blanchester High School ❚ Morgan Hughes, Northwest High School ❚ Emma Jasper, McNicholas High School ❚ Amber Miller, Boone County High School ❚ Madeline Miller, Indian Hill High School ❚ Kristen Robbins, Holy Cross District ❚ Chelsey Zugaro, Kings High School Male recipients ❚ Tyler Brown, Highlands High School ❚ Jesse Byrge, Roger Bacon High School ❚ Matthew Carroll, Turpin High School ❚ Timothy Dick, South Dearborn High School

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Forest Hills students and staff receive prestigious awards

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Two Forest Hills high school students and one teacher are recognized for their accomplishments by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC). The AACC announced the 2020 Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year recipients in early April. At Anderson High School, recipient Emma Gasser is known for her strong commitment to academic excellence. While she navigated more than a dozen advanced placement courses and Gasser earned a top ACT score of 30, Gasser served as a member of the Hope Squad, a peer-based suicide prevention program, and the school’s High Five Tribe, which provides exciting opportunities for students with special needs. “She demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence while at the same time embodying the Lambert kind of well-rounded, good-natured personality we hope to cultivate at Anderson High School,” Anderson High School Principal Rob Fellows wrote in his nomination for Gasser. The AACC named Turpin senior Jack Lambert a Student of the Year for his outstanding ability to balance a rigorous course load while also being a life- Meister guard, peer tutor and varsity baseball captain. Additionally, Lambert organized fundraisers to support causes that are important to him, including the Wounded Warrior Foundation and the 1N5 Fountain. In Lambert’s nomination, Turpin High School Athletic Director Tony Hemmelgarn wrote, in part, that, “Lambert is an outstanding senior at Turpin High School with a great work ethic, passion, and dedication in all aspects of his life, not just the classroom.” The chamber also honored Terrie Meister, a kindergarten teacher at Mercer Elementary School, with the 2020 Teacher of the Year award. Breanna Gilroy, Forest Hills School District

Anderson High School Senior Audrey Sauter is this year’s recipient of the Walter Comstock Memorial Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to an area senior pursuing a science degree. Audrey will be attending Bowling Green State University in the fall. She will be studying ecology and conservation biology. She says, “I am interested in majoring in conservation biology because I want to fuel sustainable development. As early as my elementary school years, I loved wildlife, so I developed a desire to protect the animals I loved. That desire has since turned into an aspiration to become a wildlife biologist. I understand now that protecting wildlife will not only save the lives of important species, but will improve the quality of life for humans.” The scholarship is given annually in memory of Walter Comstock who was an member of Anderson Hills UMC and a Forest Hills science teacher. Susan Mahaney, Anderson Hills United Methodist Church

Cousins join the miltary 2020 high school seniors Devin Cummins and Cheyenne Cummins both attend Felicity Franklin Lo-

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Students from Anderson and Turpin high schools are recognized for outstanding achievement on the ACT test. Anderson High School juniors Anna MacLennan and Sam Tilford earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Less than one-half of 1% of all test takers earn the top score. Among US high school graduates in the class of 2019, just 4,879 out of nearly 1.8 million students who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36. “Sam and Anna are incredible students,” said Rob Fellows, Anderson High School principal. “In addition to being extremely kind-hearted and humble, they are very dedicated in the classroom. We are extremely proud of their great accomplishment!” From Turpin High School, juniors Jack Behling, Hannah Hazelwood and Elizabeth Liu also earned the top score. “What an incredible achievement,” said Dave Spencer, Turpin High School principal. “Perfection on the ACT is rare and to have 3 students score 36 is remarkable. What is great about these students is their character and work ethic is just as impressive as there academic achievement.” The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1-36. A student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. ACT scores are accepted by all major fouryear colleges and universities across the United States. Breanna Gilroy, Forest Hills School District

Seniors Cheyenne and Devin Cummins. PROVIDED

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SCHOOL NEWS of the national Board of Governors. The late Mr. Lazarus was a distinguished Cincinnati attorney. He also chaired the Mayor’s Friendly Relations Committee, the forerunner of the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission. In addition to Cobb and Weiland, members of the 2020 Lazarus Committee include Deborah Birckhead, Lizzie Birckhead, Michael Charnay, Jennifer Cobb, Trudy Craig, Julie Elkus, Rob Festenstein, Alan Gross, Andy Heldman, Debbie Heldman, Jim Heldman. Cantor Alane Katzew, Sarah Moskovitz, Jenny Oestreicher, Marlene Ostrow, Dov Rosenberg, Steve Sacks, Jim Salters, Kathy Sands, Kim Slaton, Erica Smith, Gary Smith, Ron Solomon, Nancy Warren, Natalie Wolf, Abbie Youkilis, and John Youkilis. Cathy Heldman, AJC Cincinnati

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AJC honors local high school students with Human Relations Award For 55 years, American Jewish Committee (AJC) has honored outstanding student volunteers of all faiths who have demonstrated a passion for making our community a better place in which to live with the Simon Lazarus, Jr., Human Relations Awards. One junior winner, four junior fi nalists, one senior winner and four senior fi nalists have been recognized for their exemplary volunteer accomplishments and awarded a cash prizes. Sean Fallis, a senior at Bethel-Tate High School was selected as one of the 2020 Lazarus Awards fi nalists. With a foundation of good teachers to serve as role models, Sean has compiled an impressive portfolio of helping others and volunteering. He participates and often originates creative ways to make a diff erence. His initial eff orts were making and selling bracelets to help third world counties secure fresh water. He crafted and sold enough to donate $500, far exceeding his goal. In another endeavor, Sean enlisted the assistance of his friends and help from a few teachers. Together they created cards for hospital patients simply to help brighten their day. Sean and his friends delivered and distributed the cards along with several dozen roses. Another one of Sean’s philanthropic endeavors, he organized a group of friends to help the homeless in Cincinnati. They cooked up “pounds and pounds” of spaghetti and served it along with hot chocolate and coff ee. This eff ort raised almost $900; enough for 80 blankets, hats, gloves, and assorted clothes. After running out of food on the second day of distribution, Sean went to the nearby grocery store and was soon back to giving, this time serving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Sean is an exceptional young man who recently helped establish a nonprofi t to continue to help others. He has demonstrated to his peers and the community the enormous impact simple gestures of kindness and hope can have on others. Sean says himself, that he is “happy to give.” In addition to Sean, the other 2020 Simon Lazarus, Jr., Human Relations Awards went to Jillian Rice, senior winner, from Indian Hill High School and Caitlin Broderick, junior winner, from Wyoming High School. The other senior fi nalists were Abby Jarrold, Archbishop McNicholas High School; Jordynn Jenkins, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy; and Dalal Shalash, Mercy McAuley High School. Junior fi nalists included Alivia Hyland, Saint Ursula Academy; Hannah Laman, Loveland High School; Anna MacLennan, Anderson High School; and Tamar Sella, Walnut Hills High School. The Simon Lazarus, Jr., Human Relations Awards are named for an accomplished leader of the American Jewish Committee. Simon Lazarus, Jr. was president of the Cincinnati region from 1951-1953, and a member

Pride: Rockets kept opponents’ backs to the mat Clermont Northeastern High School takes great pride in its wrestling program, and this year Pride was at the forefront. Senior David Pride qualifi ed to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state tournament at 182 pounds. While he didn’t have a chance to compete for a state title (other than swimming and bowling, all OHSAA winter postseason tournaments were cancelled by the coronavirus outbreak), Pride concluded his high school career with a season to remember. He was Southern Buckeye Athletic and Academic Conference Co-Wrestler of the Year, placed second in the sectional tournament at Reading High School and fourth in the district tournament at Troy. Overall, Pride fi nished 40-10. Coach Scott Wells said increased confi dence was one reason Pride was able to dominate. Work ethic was another. “David is just a hard worker. He isn’t fl ashy that hits big moves, he is just methodical and always stays in good position. He is the epitome of what hard work can do for you,” Wells said. Pride would often bump up a weight class to challenge the best wrestler she could, even if it meant potentially losing the match. He began his CNE career wrestling at 152 pounds, moved up to 182 as a sophomore and dropped to 170 as a junior. Pride, who also plays baseball and football, said his previous three years on varsity, as well as the coaching staff , prepared him for his senior season. “My freshman year was tough, like it is for most freshman. I won a few more matches than I lost that year, but there were a lot of matches where I couldn’t compete with the stronger more experienced guys,” Pride said. “Sophomore year I continued to get better and made it to districts. I lost my fi rst two matches at districts, but it helped me see how much I needed to improve to be at the level I wanted to be at. I won two matches in districts my junior year and that helped give me some confi dence going into the next season.” He credited competition with teammate Luke Ray-

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burn. Both were competing for time at 170 when Pride was a junior and Rayburn a senior, in 2018-2019. “Senior year I came into the year with going to state as my main focus and tried to make sure I was doing everything I could to get there,” Pride said. He recorded his 100th regular season victory Jan. 14 against Williamsburg. “It did not surprise me that he qualifi ed (to state), it did surprise me when his confi dence went to the point that he knew he could qualify. That is the hardest part of the sport is to get to the point that you actually believe you are as good as everyone else. I think David realized it after the fi rst match at districts which is a great time to get that confi dence.” At district, Pride defeated Brookville’s Luke Williams 6-2. Williams entered the match 41-5. Pride then beat Zachary Simpson of Bath 5-4 before losing in the semifi nals to Jaron Patterson of Mechanicsburg 3-2. In wrestle backs Pride again topped Williams, 3-1, before losing to Simpson 5-2. Three other returning seniors helped set the tone for Rocket wrestling in 2019-2020. Tyler Conley (132), Albert Corey (160), and Max Ansteatt (285) were all “high character people and made coming to practice fun and a special place to be,” Wells said. “So even though it was a very successful season we could have accomplished even more. That is exciting knowing how much these kids keep improving and how much fun they have for our future of our program,” Wells said. Several underclassmen will move into leadership roles in 2020-2021. Wells said freshman Colby Johnson (106), and sophomores Zach Case (113) and Jacob Groeber (145) will have “targets on their back” after their performances this season. Johnson was a sectional champion, Case a sectional runner-up and Groeber a district qualifi er. Dick Maloney, Clermont Northeastern Schools

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O2 Urban Farms: Produce with a purpose Did you know there is an aquaponics farm in Cheviot producing six diff erent varieties of organic produce? Founded in 2018 by Tom Mendel and Mark Ruberg, O2 Urban Farms is a 501c3 non-profi t organization located in The Hope Center on the campus of the Vineyard Church Westside at 3420 Glenmore Avenue. O2 Urban Farms partners with the Ken Anderson Alliance to employ eight adults with developmental disabilities in a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (raising fi sh) and hydroponics (using water to grow plants). Combining these two methods results in a small man-made ecosystem which allows for optimum conditions for both fi sh and plants. Fish produce ammonia waste through respiration and feeding. This waste is converted to nitrogen through benefi cial microorganisms which can then be taken up through the plants’ roots for growth. This simple process yields extraordinary results. Aquaponic produce can be grown with little soil and minimum inputs. This produce grows faster than their soil-bound cousins and can be planted at higher densities. The growing cycle is six weeks from seed to harvest, all natural by design, and certifi ed organic. Tim Sundrup, Director of Operations for the farm says, “While the science behind how our salad is grown is absolutely fascinating, it is the people that

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Milford’s Historical Society announces the retirement of its administrator, Donna Amman The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS) today announced the pending retirement of its administrator, Donna Amann, who will leave the Society once a replacement is on board. Concurrently, the Society is also announcing that it is actively taking applications for an executive director to serve as

Amann’s replacement. “As an avid history buff , I have thoroughly enjoyed my position with GMAHS over the past 18 years,” says Donna Amann, GMAHS administrator. “It was a tough decision, but it’s time for me to enjoy more time with my family and to pursue a number of personal hobbies.” During Amann’s time with GMAHS many notable accomplishments have been realized for the Society including: • Best of the East multi-year winner for best museum/historical site (through Cincy Magazine) • Expansion of community history-related events and activities (lunch & learn series; cemetery walks; quilt shows; cooperative program with neighboring historical institutions) • Signifi cant growth in social media presence • Establishment of Promont Events initiative to promote the Society’s house museum, Promont, as a venue rental site • Notable progression in the Society’s annual fundraiser, Art Aff aire • Creation of a capital account to support needs of the Society and Promont “Donna leaves GMAHS in a strong position for continued growth, and the Society sincerely thanks her for the contributions and leadership,” comments Sue Radabaugh, board president, GMAHS. “To continue that momentum, an executive director search is underway.” Mary Ward, Mary Ward & Associates

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