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Wanted: Input on Clermont County road projects designed to ease congestion Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Transportation offi cials are inviting Clermont County residents to weigh in on preliminary plans for a $7 million project designed to reduce congestion along two heavily traveled roadways in Union Township.

Residents have until July 17 to give their opinion on plans for the Aicholtz Road and Glen Este-Withamsville Road corridors in a project sponsored by the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District and the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The plans include aligning Aicholtz Road east of Eastgate Square Drive with Glen Este-Withamsville Road near Larma Lane and building three roundabouts.

Offi cials will consider the residents’ input as they work with local community representatives to hammer out a fi nal design, according to information posted on the transportation improvement district's website.

Construction currently is set to begin in May 2023 and end in February 2025.

The roundabouts in the plans would be built at the intersections of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Square Drive, Aicholtz Road and Glen Este-Withamsville Road and Glen Este-Withamsville Road and the former Glen Este High School driveway.

Offi cials are also proposing to disconnect Old Aicholtz Road from Glen EsteWithamsville Road and convert the former into a cul-de-sac.

Larma Lane and Wuebold Lane would be disconnected from Glen Este-Withamsville Road and be connected to one another.

The state transportation department will foot the lion’s share of the project’s cost using both state and federal monies.

Here's a rendering of preliminary plans transportation officials have put together for a Clermont County road project designed to reduce congestion along the Aicholtz Road and Glen Este-Withamsville Road corridors. It includes three roundabouts. PROVIDED

The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District is chipping in $2 million.

Union Township Trustee John McGraw said the project will re-route Aicholtz Road behind the Walmart Supercenter on Eastgate Square Drive in Eastgate, then connect to the current intersection of Glen Este-Withamsville Road and the former Glen Este High School site.

“When I fi rst was elected as trustee, the biggest road complaint I received was the Glen Este intersection,” McGraw said in an email.

“Our team in Union Township took several proactive steps to make changes to this area. First was working with West Clermont (Local Schools) McGraw to move the high school to the Bach Buxton area.

Next was attracting development like the Echelon Apartments and (other) future development at the former Glen Este High School property.

“This allowed us to acquire right of way to make way for the road changes,”

he said.

Project fosters safety and privacy McGraw said residents of Larma and Wuebold lanes also have complained that too many motorists are cutting through their streets and speeding.

“This new project will make those two streets much safer and more private,” he said.

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Foot-deep manure and dead fi sh: State acts against Clermont County farm Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 9. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

A Clermont County farm has blackened a stream with manure and possibly killed hundreds of fi sh, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reported June 9.

Yost said he is seeking a temporary restraining order against Charles Carney of Goshen, the owner of the dairy farm.

The legal action comes after the Ohio Department of Agriculture discovered a manure leak polluting as much as a mile of Moores Fork stream, Yost said.

“This isn’t a farm right now. It’s a biohazard that needs cleaned up before more harm is done,” Yost said. “I am stepping in to start the cleanup proc-

ess.”

Yost said the farm's manure storage pond has overfl owed and livestock was found standing in manure up to a foot deep.

"Neighbors nearby also said they spotted hundreds of dead fi sh in the stream," a release from the Attorney General's Offi ce said.

The ODA reported Carney was previously ordered to clean up the mess but did not comply.

Yost has accused Carney of violating Ohio's soil and water conservation laws.

The court motion requesting a temporary restraining order is before Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Anthony Brock. A hearing on the matter has not yet been scheduled, court offi cials said June 9.

A phone message was left with the Carney Farm. At the time of this report, no one had returned the call.

Dave Yost says a Clermont County farm as a manure leak that is polluting a nearby stream and forcing livestock to stand in waste up to a foot deep.

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The Gannett Foundation launched A Community Thrives, its annual grantmaking and crowdfunding program, on June 1 as part of the Gannett Company's commitment to helping build stronger communities.

Gannett is the parent company of The Enquirer/Cincinnati.com. The Gannett Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Gannett. A Community Thrives supports nonprofi t organizations’ projects focused on community building and has distributed more than $12 million in grants and donations since 2017.

Through A Community Thrives, nonprofi t groups can raise money and compete for grants to accelerate projects and support operational needs. Last year, the Gannett Foundation provided more than $2 million in grants and helped participating nonprofi ts raise more than $3 million.

Since 2017, eight Cincinnati-area organizations have been awarded grants, totaling $163,500: h 2020: Community Resource Center ($7,500), Last Mile Food Rescue ($10,000), Ohio River Foundation ($3,000) and Refugee Connect ($3,000) were awarded local operating grants. h 2019: BBB Center for Ethics ($5,000), Adopt A Class Foundation ($15,000) and Lydia's House Inc. ($20,000) were awarded local merit grants. h 2018: Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation ($100,000) won a national grant.

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tually connect with Bach Buxton Road.

“This new road will pave the way for more exciting development and new jobs in Union Township,” he said.

How to weigh in The preliminary plans for the project can be found on the Clermont County

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Here’s a list of Frisch’s restaurants bringing back servers Emily DeLetter Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

After a pandemic year that changed how people could order at Frisch’s Big Boy — at the counter instead of through servers — the restaurant is bringing back the tradition at most locations.

Frisch’s, which is based in Cincinnati and operates more than 100 locations, is bringing back servers to the fast casual restaurant at most of its locations.

“We are excited to again take your order at the table and bring you the service, hospitality and delicious meals you’ve come to expect from Frisch’s Big Boy,” Alison O’Keefe, vice president of marketing, said in a release. “We thank our guests and team members for their patience, loyalty and cooperation.”

Here’s a list of local Frisch’s bringing back servers:

Ohio h Mainliner: 5760 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati h Big Boy #1: 3226 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati h Hartwell: 8383 Vine St., Cincinnati h Hamilton-Dixie: 2949 Dixie Hwy., Hamilton h Price Hill: 5216 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati h Norwood: 4765 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati h North College Hill: 1575 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati h Washington Court House: 1815 Columbus Ave., Washington Court House h Middletown: 1800 Germantown Rd., Middletown h Forestville: 7706 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati h Moraine City: 4830 S. Dixie Dr., Dayton h Springfi eld: 2201 E. Main St., Springfi eld h Wards Corner: 663 Service Rd., Loveland h Spring Grove: 4645 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati h Milford: 840 Lila Ave., Milford h Eaton: 1204 N. Barron St., Eaton h Bellbrook: 6188 Wilmington Pike, Dayton h Groveport: 3920 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport h Grove City: 2878 Home Rd., Grove City h Lancaster: 1707 River Valley Cir. N., Lancaster h Delhi: 5202 Delhi Ave., Cincinnati h Wilmington: 1341 Rombach Ave., Wilmington h Liberty Fairfi eld: 5570 Liberty Fairfi eld Rd., Hamilton h Queensgate: 1001 Gest St., Cincinnati h Springboro: 8181 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg h Blue Ash: 9070 Plainfi eld Rd., Cincinnati h Bethel: 551 W. Plane St., Bethel h Northgate: 9830 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati h Sharon Rd.: 2439 E. Sharon Rd., Cincinnati h Franklin: 8201 Claude-Thomas Rd., Franklin h Hillsboro: 1285 N. High St., Hillsboro h Fairfi eld: 6638 Dixie Hwy., Fairfi eld h Englewood: 1095 S. Main St., Englewood h Bridgetown: 4227 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati

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Irons Fruit Farm

Summer is here, and with it, berry picking.

Several farms within an hour of Cincinnati are offering pick-your-own blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries throughout June and July.

Here are 10 places to check out:

Irons Fruit Farm may be able to help satisfy those summer berry cravings. Its strawberry season is currently happening, with u-pick options dependent on each day's crop. Follow along on Facebook for daily updates on availability. In a few weeks, blueberry season will begin, and visitors can start apple picking in the fall. Everything is fi rst-come, fi rst-serve, as crops allow.

Visitors can park at 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon.

Alpine Berry Farm Alpine Berry Farm blueberry picking is tentatively planned for the end of June. The farm will be open for pick-your-own berries on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Visitors are asked to maintain social distancing and bring their own containers for blueberries, which will cost $4.50 per pound. Cash or checks only. Check its Facebook page for updates.

Located at 26185 Pocket Road, Batesville, Indiana.

McGlasson Farms McGlasson Farms' strawberries are going, and going quick! The crop only has about a week left according to the farm's Facebook page. Call ahead for details and availability at 859-689-5229 or check the Facebook page for the latest information.

Located at 5832 River Road, Hebron.

Berryhill Farm July 4th is typically blueberry picking opening day, but Berryhill Farm's Facebook will have the most updated information. Blackberries will come later, at the beginning of August.

Located at 330 E. Krepps Road, Xenia.

Once in a Blue Moon Farm Blueberry picking season starts in July for Once in a Blue Moon Farm. Its Facebook page will be updated in mid- to late June with specifi c opening day and pricing details.

Located at 3984 Social Row Road, Waynesville.

Blooms & Berries Farm Market Bloom & Berries infamous strawberry picking may be over for the 2021 season, but don't fret: Blueberry season will likely begin in late June. Visitors must reserve their blueberry picking spot in advance. Blueberries will cost $4.99 per pound. The farm's fi rst elderberry crop will be ripe for picking sometime in August. Check out its website or call 513-697-9173 for the most up-to-date information.

Located at 9669 S. State Route 48, Loveland.

Stokes Berry Farm Stokes Berry Farm launched its strawberry season June 5, and the picking will continue for two to three more weeks, depending on the ripening times of the farm's approximately 10 strawberry varieties. Visitors can come between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. most days without reservations or entrance fees. Pick your own strawberries will cost $3.75 per pound.

Black raspberries will ripen in mid- to late June.

Stokes Berry Farm's Facebook page has the latest updates on picking conditions.

Located at 2822 Center Road, Wilmington.

Hidden Valley Orchards Strawberry U-Pick is closed for 2021, but more to come in early July on blueberry picking availability.

Visitors should also stay tuned for a potential peach crop.

Located at 5474 N. Ohio 48, Lebanon.

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Indian Springs Berry Farm

This family farm is open for red raspberry picking from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The Autumn Britten variety should be available by late June, while the Carolina variety will be ripe for picking in August. All raspberries are organically grown.

Located at 1466 US Highway 50, Milford.

The USDA certifi ed organic blackberry farm is looking to open around the July 4 weekend, after a slow start due to a cooler spring. Visitors should watch the farm's Facebook page beginning in late June for fre-

Enquirer taking nominations for 2021 Women of the Year awards The Enquirer

Do you know of women in our region who give their time, energy and talent for the good of the community? Would you like to see them recognized?

Nominations are now open for the 53rd class of The Enquirer Women of the Year awards, which will be presented to 10 women in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who have dedicated their lives to giving back.

The nomination deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 20.

To nominate someone, visit www.enquirerwoy.com.

This year’s recognition luncheon is scheduled for Oct. 21 at Music Hall. Details will come later.

The Women of the Year Award was introduced in 1968 by The Enquirer. More than 500 women have been honored since.

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The 2020 Women of the Year were: Dr. Shelley Jefferson Hamler, Delores Hargrove-Young, Evelyn B. Laux, Helen O’Neal, Heather Stein Russell, Shawnteé Stallworth Schramm, Dr. Samina Sohail, Stephanie Swain, Teresa J. Tanner and Michele Young.

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Are we alone? Greater Cincinnati has a history of UFO sightings Kaitlin Lewis and Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 8 (updated June 10).

The Pentagon, along with other federal agencies, is expected to release a report on unidentifi ed fl ying objects (UFOs) this month that includes a detailed analysis of UFO data as well as plans to centralize future data collection .

In anticipation of the report’s offi cial release, The Enquirer took a look back at Greater Cincinnati’s decades-long history of UFO sightings, with accounts that range from the fl ying saucer to mysterious lights hovering in the sky.

‘Flying discs’ or ‘bright light’?

The term UFO was coined by the U.S. Air Force in 1952 in reference to aerial phenomena that cannot be immediately identifi ed.

Public interest in UFOs fi rst took off after private pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine fl ying saucers while searching for a Marine Corps transport plane that was thought to have crashed along the side of Mount Rainier in Washington in June of 1947.

Many of those who have encountered UFOs locally described a similar metallic saucer or disk. The saucers, which are usually seen at night or before the sunrise, are seen zig-zagging across the sky, sometimes with lights beaming from underneath.

An Enquirer article published on July 8, 1947, just weeks after Pilot Arnold’s reported encounter, describes numerous eyewitness accounts of “fl ying discs” throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Everett Smith, of Walnut Hills, told an Enquirer reporter that he saw “three or four” fl ying saucers streaking through the sky. “At fi rst, I thought they were shooting stars,” he said, “but after watching them for a few minutes I ruled this theory out and decided they must be the discs everyone is seeing.”

Decades later, Greater Cincinnati residents continued to report sightings of UFOs, albeit with diff erent descriptions.

In an article published in The Enquirer on Oct. 16, 1973, Springdale resident Keith Merrill, a commercial pilot, de-

Dave MacDonald, president of Flamingo Air, sits in his office at Lunken Airport on Friday, June 4, 2021 in the East End neighborhood of Cincinnati. MacDonald is the executive director of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), the largest UFO investigation group in the world. He has been investigating UFO sightings since 2007. MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

scribed seeing a UFO while at the TriCounty Shopping Center.

“It hung up in the sky to the east and to the naked eye it appeared to be a bright light,” he said. “Through binoculars it seemed to have a hazy blue light around its middle.”

Merrill told The Enquirer that he and four others watched the UFO for 25 minutes, adding that it would occasionally fade and reappear.

In that same article, an 11-year-old boy described seeing a UFO that similarly appeared as a bright light. “It had lots of refl ection,” he said. “Like waves coming from the center of the object. It was like a fi ve-pointed star.”

One report of a UFO is often not an isolated experience – police stations and other agencies have received multiple calls of unidentifi ed objects within a few weeks or even a 24 hour period, according to The Enquirer’s archives.

UFO sightings continue today in Greater Cincinnati. From Jan. 1, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2021, there were 120 reported UFO sightings in the region, according to the Mutual UFO Network’s (MUFON) online database.

And Ohio had the 10th highest number of UFO sightings of any state in the country, with 4,115 total sightings from 2001-2015, according to 24/7 Wall Street .

‘A good measure of disclosure’ The city of Cincinnati is no stranger to UFO studies. In May, MUFON announced it was moving its headquarters

back to Cincinnati after leaving for California in 2013.

Dave MacDonald, MUFON’s executive director and president of Flamingo Air, has been investigating UFO sightings since 2007.

While MacDonald would like to see the report, commissioned by Congress, deliver “a good measure of disclosure” about the possibility of extraterrestrial life having visited Earth, he’s not expecting much to come from it.

“What I’m hoping and what I expect are two completely diff erent things,” he said. “I think it’s just a ridiculous statement to refuse to accept the possibility that there is other life out there.”

According to MacDonald, MUFON was created in response to the Air Force’s decision to shut down Project Blue Book. The project, which was headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, investigated a total of 12,618 UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969.

Ultimately, the project’s fi ndings were that none of the UFOs studied presented any threat to national security; that none of the unidentifi ed sightings represented advanced technology; and that there was no evidence that these sightings were attributable to extraterrestrial life.

However, some remain skeptical about Project Blue Book’s fi ndings given that the Air Force was unable to identify 701 of the reported sightings.

To believe or not believe Does that mean aliens are walking

among us? Not necessarily.

While the Pentagon’s report does legitimize the existence of UFOs, it doesn’t mean they are proof of extraterrestrial life. Former President Barack Obama said on “The Late Night Show with James Corden” that there is “footage and records of objects in the skies that we don’t know exactly what they are.”

That being said, the former president did assure that there are no secret laboratories dedicated to studying alien life.

However, a lot of questions still remain about UFOs. According to the former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identifi cation Program Luis Elizondo, who appeared on 60 Minutes in May, the report is supposed to contain some sightings that don’t have explanation.

“Is it some sort of new type of cruise missile technology that China has developed?” Elizondo said to 60 Minutes.

“Is it some sort of high-altitude balloon that’s conducting reconnaissance? Ultimately when you have exhausted all those what ifs and you’re still left with the fact that this is in our airspace and it’s real, that’s when it becomes compelling, and that’s when it becomes problematic.”

On the same broadcast, former Navy pilot Lieutenant Ryan Graves said that any unidentifi able object in the sky could pose as a national security threat.

“I’m probably the most skeptical believer that you’re going to meet,” said MacDonald. “I just won’t take it on face value.”

He said roughly 92% of the UFO sightings investigated by MUFON are explainable, adding that when someone claims to see a UFO with three lights in a triangular pattern it’s usually an airplane.

The unexplainable UFO sightings generally appear in shapes that aren’t similar to modern aircraft, such as a saucer, teardrop or even a square, MacDonald said.

“I think it’s critically important...to do the research, to do the investigations,” he said.

“I don’t judge anybody on whether they believe in it or not – I merely say ‘This is what I think and this is why.’ And it’s up to each person to make their own decision on it.”

USA Today contributed to this report.

Scout to restore neglected Loveland cemetery, resting place of Revolutionary War hero Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A 16-year-old Loveland Boy Scout will spend the summer restoring a neglected cemetery where a Revolutionary War soldier is buried.

John Eha has lived in Loveland his whole life, but only recently learned about the old city-owned graveyard from someone at his church.

John said the oldest grave belongs to John Hill, who served in both the French and Indian War and the War for Independence in the Washington County (Maryland) Militia, according to fi ndagrave.com.

Hill died in 1803. John said the graves in the cemetery date the start of the 19th century, shortly after the Loveland area was settled, to about 1874, just a few years before Loveland was incorporated as a village. He said some "iff y" records he has found state about 40 people are buried there, but a count of the markers shows it could be higher than 100.

John said it's unclear if there are bodies at every headstone as well. There's a lot of work that can be done in terms of research there, he said, to attempt to determine who is buried on the land.

The restoration will be John's Eagle Scout project. The idea has been in the works for several years and connected John to one of Hill's descendants, many local community leaders and even the Loveland City Manager's Offi ce.

"I have a bunch of business cards now," John joked.

John is entering his junior year at Loveland High School. He said he plans to attend college, but is unsure where.

While he's interested in the cemetery, he said he would love to look even further into the past becoming a paleontologist – although being a park ranger

The cemetery has grave dating from 1803 to 1874. PROVIDED/JOHN EHA

would be cool too, he said.

He said he's excited to help bring the cemetery back to the community. While most of the graves aren't marked, he said, the ones that are bare the names of families that still prominent in Loveland.

Enquirer archives suggest the graveyard was initially built on Hill's own land. John said Loveland purchased the property eventually purchased the property. Since then, the graveyard has become overgrown.

Clearing the land is Eha's fi rst priority. He said trees, wintercreeper and honeysuckle cover the third-quarter acre cemetery.

After that John said he wants to put fenceposts at the corners of the property to mark it.

He also hopes to clean up the receiving vault – a stone structure on the property that John said was used to store caskets in the winter until the ground softened allowing graves to be dug.

John is gathering volunteers now to work. He has days scheduled at the location through July. Anyone interested in helping can contact him at johneha@zoomtown.com.

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CEO convicted of minority-contracting fraud to report to prison Jennifer Edwards Baker Fox19

Evans Landscaping owner Doug Evans was scheduled to report to a federal prison in Lexington on June 4 and begin serving his 21-month sentence for minority-contracting fraud, according to his attorney.

U.S. District Court Judge Michael Barrett delayed Evans’ sentence multiple times due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A grand jury determined Evans used

Doug Evans, owner of Evans Landscaping, walks out of the federal courthouse in Downtown Tuesday evening, Jan. 7, 2020, after a judge sentenced him to 21 months in prison for a years-long scheme to win contracts intended for minority-owned businesses.

a shell company to win millions in minority and small business demolition contracts from the state and city of Cincinnati.

Evans tried to overturn his conviction in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals but lost.

He must also pay a $50,000 fi ne, and his company must pay a $500,000 fi ne.

Half the money will be donated to minority companies, federal court records show.

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Onetime owner of Cameo nightclub pleads to federal gun, tax charges Kevin Grasha Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The onetime owner of an East End nightclub that was the scene of a mass shooting in 2017 pleaded guilty June 3 to federal gun and tax charges.

Julian Rodgers, who owned the Cameo nightclub, underreported his income for that year by at least $105,000, according to the U.S. Attorney's Offi ce.

Rodgers, 45, also admitted that he illegally possessed two guns, even though he was prohibited from doing so because of a previous felony conviction that his attorney said dated back to his college days in the 1990s.

When federal agents searched Rodgers’ home in October 2018, they found a 9mm semiautomatic handgun and a 40caliber handgun.

According to court documents, Rodgers reported his 2017 income as approximately $90,000, even though he earned at least $105,108 in additional income

that year. That caused a tax loss of nearly $36,000.

Rodgers' attorney, Rich Goldberg, said the guns were not for any criminal or unlawful purpose. He said Rodgers, who still owns nightclubs, has been "leading a law-abiding life."

"He's making arrangements to pay back the taxes he owes," Goldberg said.

Financial records show Rodgers spent money in 2017 out of his business bank accounts on personal expenses, including payments on a Porsche and gambling expenses.

In December 2017, Rodgers fi led for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In bankruptcy fi lings, he said he lost $100,000 gambling at Jack Casino Cincinnati. His 2011 Porche Panamera was repossessed in the fall of 2017, according to court documents, after a bank said he defaulted on the loan.

Rodgers faces up to 10 years in prison on the gun charge and three years for fi ling a false income tax return. The case is in federal court in Cincinnati. A sen-

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On March 26, 2017, two people were killed and 15 were wounded at the Cameo nightclub when a gun battle erupted inside.

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Hank Sykes was a local legend when it came to Cincinnati theater history Jeff Suess Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

In May, theater historian Hank D. Sykes had his name up in lights on the marquee of the historic 20th Century Theater in Oakley. His friends at the public library pitched in for the tribute on what would have been his 79th birthday.

As Sykes would have told you, the 20th Century Theater opened Aug. 1, 1941, showing “Blood and Sand” starring Tyrone Power, who, before he became a movie star, had been an usher at the Orpheum Theatre and Paramount Theatre at Peebles’ Corner.

If you had a question about old theaters in Cincinnati, you asked Hank Sykes. Movie theaters, theatrical venues, vaudeville houses and nickelodeons – he knew just about all there was to know about them. Ask him about a theater’s history, who designed it, who ran it, how many seats it had and whatever happened to it, and he could tell you.

“In my eyes, Hank is the theater historian for Greater Cincinnati,” librarian Chris Smith said when he introduced Sykes before a presentation at the Main Library.

Sykes died March 18 and the city lost a fount of knowledge. Others lost a friend.

Smith, a reference librarian in the genealogy and local history department at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, was a friend of Hank’s for more than 30 years. They had a shared love of history and trivia.

Sykes was a regular patron at the Main Library, where he exhaustively researched theaters in newspaper clips, magazines and periodicals, photos, pamphlets and old Billboard magazines (which started in Cincinnati in 1894).

“He discovered stuff that I had no idea was in the collection,” Smith said.

Sykes wasn’t a historian with advanced degrees and a string of articles published in journals. He was a fan who wanted to know more, and he was willing to dig around to learn.

Retired librarian Andy Balterman called Sykes’ drive for knowledge “amateur enthusiasm.”

“And when you get enough of that you become an expert,” Balterman said.

“You fi ll a spot that no one seems to be fi lling.”

Sykes came to Cincinnati in 1977 to work as a cameraman for newsman Al Schottelkotte at WCPO, Smith said.

When he fi rst came to town, he saw

Friends put Hank Sykes' name in lights on the marque of the 20th Century Theater in Oakley in May 2021. PROVIDED

Cincinnati theater historian Hank Sykes wears a special hat for his presentation on “Lost and Found Theaters of the Queen City” at the Main Library, November 6, 2019. PROVIDED/PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY

crews dismantling the Albee Theater on Fifth Street across from Fountain Square. Because of the pillared arch façade, he thought at fi rst it was a bank.

He found out it had been a theater – perhaps the fi nest in the city – and decided to learn more about it.

In November 2019, Sykes presented “Lost and Found Theaters of the Queen City” at the Main Library. Cincinnati has had more than 310 theaters in its history, he said, beginning with the fi rst theatrical performance at Fort Washington in 1801.

He shared stories and rare photos of theaters both famous and obscure. The Columbia, Loew’s Hippodrome, Pike’s Opera House, the Gifts. The Royal Theatre on Vine Street with the giant lit-up butterfl y fi gure. The Empress where Charlie Chaplin performed. All of them gone.

Then there’s the Regal Theater on Linn Street in West End, opened in 1914

as the Casino Theater and one of the few old palaces still around. Or the Emery Theater, built in 1912 for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with acoustics so fi ne, Sykes said, you can whisper on stage and be heard in the top row of the balcony.

Smith acquired Sykes’ boxes of research. His eventual goal is to have a historic theater collection at the library named for Hank Sykes, he said.

It makes you wonder what other amateur enthusiasts are collecting Cincinnati history. They are out there.

Sykes was a regular contributor to the website Cinema Treasures (cinematreasures.org) with entries on theaters past and present. The comments on each entry provide even more information.

There are numerous Cincinnati history websites and Facebook groups.

Post a photo or question there and in short order you will get not only your an-

swer, but also personal recollections, additional photos and memories about an uncle who used to own a shop two doors down from there.

Digging Cincinnati History (diggingcincinnati.com) is a blog run by Ann Senefeld, a local historian and consultant who is known for her in-depth research into the history of buildings and locations. Senefeld shares all the results of her digging, including photos, articles and maps.

The website Cincinnati Views (cincinnativiews.net) contains more than 12,000 vintage postcards and photos from Greater Cincinnati, along with the history of the locations, compiled by Don Prout. With Prout’s death in 2019, the future of the site is uncertain.

Old Photos of Cincinnati is one of several Facebook groups with similar names (Cincinnati Then and Now, Cincinnati Nostalgia) that share historic photos and memories of the Queen City.

This public group reaches more than 117,000 members.

Vanishing Cincinnati is another historic photo Facebook group, this one built around the book “Vanishing Cincinnati” by artists Barbara and David Day, which features their drawings of local scenes and the eff orts to preserve those places.

If you want to know more about Cincinnati’s theater history, Sykes’ presentation is posted on the library’s YouTube channel at youtu.be/c333gtha5KU. What better legacy for a historian than sharing information.

Special thanks to Chris Smith, Brian Powers and Andy Balterman.

Summermusik Festival to return as ambitious as ever David Lyman Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Year in and year out, some of the area’s most intriguing orchestral programming arrives with Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s Summermusik Festival. Mixing popularly themed performances with seldom-heard music and popping up in unusual venues all over the area, music director Eckart Preu’s Summermusik is inevitably a delight for music afi cionados with eclectic tastes.

Like many other arts groups, CCO’s 2020 season was knocked out of commission by the pandemic. Personally, I fretted that the smallish organization – its budget was slashed by one-third to a little more than $400,000 – might not be able to weather the economic uncertainty wrought by COVID-19.

But CCO proved as nimble as it is imaginative. Long before most groups could mobilize, they had small ensembles performing in outdoor settings.

And by August, they were able to produce a full-fl edged, if online, festival.

And now they’ve announced their 2021 lineup. It’s a smaller festival, with just two weeks of concerts instead of the usual three. But I suspect that Summermusik will ever-so-gradually grow again. And the primary quality that makes the festival so worthwhile, the breadth and adventurousness of its repertoire, is as strong as ever.

Because guidelines for audience health are continuing to evolve, CCO has followed the lead of several other arts groups and opted to take Summermusik outside this year. But in typical CCO fashion, they’ll appear in a quirky mix of venues.

The large, full-orchestra concerts led

by Preu will take place in Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park. Meanwhile, the

Singer/songwriters Abigail and Shaun Bengson will perform in the Playhouse in the Park’s Rosenthal Shelterhouse June 25-26 in a program called, appropriately enough, “An Evening With the Bengsons.” PROVIDED

Sunday afternoon concerts will be performed at Coney Island’s Moonlite Pavilion and Chamber Crawl concerts will take place at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Wings of Wonder Amphitheater, Coney Island’s Moonlite Pavilion and Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park’s Pavilion.

The complete list of Summermusik concerts and repertoire is too long to list here. You can fi nd that on the orchestra’s web page, www.ccocincinnati.org.

But to give you a taste of what they’re up to this summer, here are a few highlights: h “Restorative Strings,” 4 p.m., Aug. 8, Moonlite Pavilion; including pieces

by Smetana (“String Quartet No. 1 in E min.,” 4th movement), Nico Muhly’s “Allen & Lucien” (with Preu at the keyboard) and the world premiere of cellist Sujari Britt’s “No One’s Driving,” per-

formed by the composer. h “Organic MicroBrass, ”8 p.m., Aug. 17, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Pavilion; Steve Schmidt Organ Trio with CCO MicroBrass quintet. h “SummerZOOzik,” 6 and 8 p.m., Aug. 14, Cincinnati Zoo, Wings of Wonder Amphitheater; animal-themed classical music performed by a woodwind quintet, including works by Luciano Berio, Elton John & Tim Rice, Camille Saint-Saëns and Vincent Persichetti. h “Women in Musik,” 8 p.m., Aug. 20, Eden Park, Seasongood Pavilion; as the program’s title suggests, this is a concert focusing on music written by women composers, including Jessie Montgomery, Reena Esmail and Gabriella Smith. Also on the program is Caroline Goulding performing Mozart’s Concerto No. 5 in A major.

Jazz keyboardist Steve Schmidt and his trio will perform with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s MicroBrass quintet as part of the orchestra’s 2021 Summermusik Festival. PROVIDED

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Kebabs are perfect for celebrating Father’s Day Grilled Shish Tarok with fresh vegetables and herb mop “Shish” means skewer and “Tawook” means chicken.

Ingredients Marinade 1/2 cup plain full fat whole milk Greek yogurt 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced - a good tablespoon or so Zest of two nice lemons 1 heaping tablespoon each: minced fresh thyme and oregano or 2 teaspoons each dried 1-1/8 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Meat Skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs (about 3#) cut into 1-1/2” cubes (24 pieces)

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This year, Father’s Day will be a bit diff erent. All the children are out of town so they won’t be here to celebrate. No worries, we can celebrate another time, husband Frank told them. Frank is like that – pretty easy going.

So I’m thinking we’ll be celebrating early this year.

Do you get a little sentimental on Father’s Day? I do, and remember my own dad taking long metal skewers and “grilling” lamb shish kebabs over the gas fl ame on the stove.

Kebabs in any form are a perfect way to celebrate. Since lamb is pricey, I’ll go with this favorite chicken kebab, updated a bit to refl ect readers’ input.

My original recipe used dried herbs. The one shared today gives you a choice: fresh or dried.

Some of you used thighs and liked them very much. Dark meat stays more moist than white so swap if you want.

The herb mop is elevated by the addition of fresh parsley, Good thoughts go to all our dads in our Community Press family. I know more than a few of you did double duty when you worked at home during the pandemic.

Do remember those dads who may be alone or can’t get out. Send a card, give them a call or invite them over to share the meal.

Fresh parsley - several sprigs, leaves removed, chopped fi ne (opt) 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil Instructions Whisk yogurt, olive oil, garlic, zest, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl.

Stir in chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-6 hours.

Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.

Thread skewers When you thread the chicken and vegetables on the skewers, leave a bit of space between pieces so that the chicken cooks through quickly without being too tight.

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Apartments for empty-nesters coming to Columbia Tusculum Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A new apartment complex designed for empty nesters – and featuring a private spa – is coming to Cincinnati's East Side.

Four23 Hoge Street, developed by the Mount Adams-based R2 Partners, will be located in Columbia Tusculum off of Columbia Parkway, according to a release.

The development will feature 62 twobedroom apartments with den and or offi ce space, designed for "empty nester families," the release states. "The spacious units are designed for someone who might need extra rooms for family/ guest or wants to work from home."

Located in the heart of the neighborhood's business district, the development will be built around a central courtyard and include a private spa, according to the release.

Other amenities include underground parking, gourmet cooking appliances, customized bathrooms, artistdesigned Rookwood tile, 10-foot ceilings, a large open patio and COVID-19 air purifi ers.

According to the release, Four23 Hoge Street will be ready for move-in in fall 2022.

Rental rates for the apartments have yet to be released.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Kyle Plush Pavilion at Stanbery Park in Mount Washington was held on June 5, 2021. QUINLAN BENTLEY/CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

Ribbon-cutting and celebration held for Kyle Plush Pavilion Quinlan Bentley Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Community members gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Kyle Plush Pavilion at Stanbery Park in Mount Washington on June 5.

The ceremony, which began at 4 p.m., included musical performances, community booths, children's activities and even a birds of prey display.

Construction of the pavilion was completed in December. It cost $493,000, with just over $350,000 of that coming from a state grant and the rest coming from other donors such as the park board and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation.

Kyle Plush died after his Honda Odyssey’s third-row seat collapsed on him the afternoon of April 10, 2018.

The minivan was parked in a lot near Seven Hills School, where Kyle, 16, was a student. He was pinned by the seat but still managed to call 911 twice by voiceactivating his iPhone.

“The outpouring of support, it’s just a positive experience, and we’re hoping that it doesn’t end today,” Ron Plush, Kyle's father, told Enquirer media partner Fox19.

The neighborhood's residents originally suggested the pavilion – which has been in the works since 2007 – be

"This pavilion represents hope and community and will be a place of gathering, celebration and remembrance."

Cincinnati Parks, in a Facebook post

named after Kyle's grandparents, Joe and Judy Zehren, for their years of service volunteering at Stanbery Park, Rocky Merz, spokesman for the Cincinnati Park Board, told The Enquirer last year.

However, the couple asked that it be named after Kyle, who also spent years volunteering for Cincinnati Parks.

"This pavilion represents hope and community and will be a place of gathering, celebration and remembrance," Cincinnati Parks said in a Facebook post .

Offi cials say the pavilion will be used for fundraising events, live music, movies, poetry readings, children's puppet shows and other activities.

Stanbery Park is comprised of 125 acres and features one of the most extensive hiking trail systems in the city, according to Cincinnati Parks. It was recently named one of the best kidfriendly hikes in the country by Travel + Leisure.

Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this report.

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SPORTS Which local athletes won track and fi eld state championships?

Alex Harrison

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Just one year removed from a season without a track and fi eld competition, the 2021 state meet returned and some Cincinnati athletes took home some hardware.

Follow along as The Enquirer tracks which locals are crowned state champions.

Division I Nathan Mountain, St. Xavier The senior won a state championship in the 1,600meter run in a time of 4:06.83.

Gabe Hickman, Turpin The Turpin throwing star won the Division I shot put state championship. Hickman had a long throw of 64-06.25, winning over runner-up Tomas Rimac of Brunswick by just over three feet.

Paul Signorelli, Turpin Signorelli snagged Turpin's second state champion of the day after clearing 16 feet, 10 inches in the pole vault. Signorelli cleared 16 feet 6 inches on his third try and again used his third chance to clear 16 feet, 10inches to win the championship.

See CHAMPS, Page 2B

Turpin's Paul Signorelli has the eyes of a champion after his title-winning vault in the pole vault.

Turpin's Gabe Hickman pushes into a state championship shot put at the 2021 OHSAA State Track and Field Championships in Columbus, Ohio, June 4, 2021. PHOTOS BY GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/FOR THE ENQUIRER

New Richmond’s Hannah Wentzel a quick learner in high-jump event Shelby Dermer

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 4.

For the majority of her track career, New Richmond senior Hannah Wentzel was strictly a runner, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash along with a few relays for the Lions.

Not often do seniors completely pick up a fi eld event during their fi nal season, but during practice, Wentzel shocked the New Richmond coaches.

“She (Wentzel) was just hanging out with one of her best friends who was a high jumper and she was clearing 4’8’’ and 4’10’’ with just a cannonball jump, which means she had no form and no bend in her back,” New Richmond track coach Doug Smiddy said.

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quickly inquired about the possibility of her picking up high jumping for the year. “(He) Armbruster asked me, ‘How badly do you need Hannah in relays?’ Smiddy said. “I told him that she was one of my fastest girls, but he told me that with training, she could be a fabulous jumper.”

Wentzel was on board, too.

“She would do anything for the team,” Smiddy said.

“She knew the high jump was her path.”

From the fi rst jump, it was bliss. Wentzel was thrust into high-jumping duties in a few early meets and won the majority of them. At the Southern Buckeye Conference meet, she cleared 5’4’’.

Armbruster, a former New Richmond high jumper himself, played an integral role in Wentzel sticking with it through the evident learning curves.

During one practice, Smiddy remembers, she See WENTZEL, Page 2B

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New Richmond's Justin Ackerman scored a tie for fi rst place in the high jump at the 2021 OHSAA Division I, Region 4 Track and Field Championships, May 28, 2021. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Coaches associations announced All-City and All-Ohio baseball teams Alex Harrison

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Southwest Ohio Baseball Coaches Association released its All-City teams while the All-State teams were released by the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association. Starting with the All-State selections, here are the locals receiving honors.

All-Ohio Division I Second team Michael Sprockett, C, Lakota East; Ben Stuart, INF, Mason; Max Johnson, INF, Mason; Max Klare, OF, St. Xavier; Trevor Adams, UTL, Goshen.

Honorable mention Brenden Garula, Mason; Jackson Grimmelsman, Elder; Ian Pennington, Springboro; Kurtis Reid, Hamilton; Cole Reiman, Moeller; Gavin Vogelgesang, St. Xavier.

Division II First Team Lucas Moore, OF, Badin.

Second Team Sergio DeCello, C, Badin; Brennan Pagan, OF, Wyoming.

Honorable Mention Ryan Kirkendall, Badin.

Division III Second team Jackson Campbell, P, Cincinnati Country Day. Honorable mention Louie Hess, Reading.

Division IV Honorable mention Trevor Allen, Cincinnati Christian.

All-City Division I First team Max Klare, OF, St. Xavier; Zach French, INF, Moeller; Kurtis Reid, INF, Hamilton; Josh Overbeek, INF, Anderson; Carter Daniel, OF, Harrison; Pierce Bauerle; INF, Franklin; William Juan, P, St. Xavier; Wyatt Fisher, P, Oak Hills; Cameron Herring, P, Harrison; Evan Fry, P, Franklin; Carter Rust, INF, Lakota West; Harrison Barnes, OF, Sycamore; Devin Taylor, OF, La Salle; Max Johnson, INF, Mason; Trevor Adams, INF, Goshen; Jackson Grimmelsman, P, Elder; Ben Stuart, INF, Mason; Kayden Campbell, P, Fairfi eld; Anthony Cobb, C, Talawanda; Gavin Vogelsang, INF, St. Xavier; Jameson Richmond, INF, Oak Hills; Bryce Rayner, INF/OF, Western Brown; Jacob Beall, P, Lakota West; Maddox Pennington, UTL, Hamilton; Brenden Garula, UTL, Mason.

Second team Zach Weber, P/OF, Lebanon; Cole Brennan, OF, Anderson; Ross Carnes, C, Anderson; Trevor Conley, C, West Clermont; Jake Hanley, INF, Mason; Casey Judy, UTL, Franklin; Michael Conte, P, Walnut Hills; Colin Singer, OF, Fairfi eld; Mason Clark, P, Kings; Joe Kirby, INF, St. Xavier; Nathan Merritt, OF, La Salle; Andrew Edrington, UTL, Princeton; Chris Kammerer, OF/P, El-

Champs Continued from Page 1B

La Salle 4-x-100 meter relay The La Salle Lancer team of Orlando Wyatt Jr., Gi'Bran Payne, Tyreeq Sanders and Koy Beasley fi nished fi rst in the state 4-x-100 relay with a time of 41.64.

Wentzel Continued from Page 1B

knocked over the side bar, which came down and hit her, leaving her with a giant welt on her forehead and some reservations about the event.

“Coach Armbruster came to her and said, ‘No, no, no, you got it out of the way. It’s time to move on,’” Smiddy said. “He has a no-nonsense type of philosophy and encouraged her to keep jumping.”

It was the right call. Wentzel quickly moved on and leaped to new heights.

She went on to win a district high jump title and didn’t lose a step on the track either, claiming SBAAC runner of the year honors.

Going into the regional meet at Piqua, Smiddy wanted her to act like what she is: one of the best high jumpers in Ohio.

“She still didn’t feel like a high-jumper,” the coach said. “We tell her, ‘you’re the one that everyone is looking at. You’ve got to go out there and let them see how you do things.’”

When the regional tournament kicked off , Smiddy fi nally saw her with full confi dence. When he realized

Anderson outfi elder Cole Brennan bats in the game between Sycamore and Anderson high schools at Midland Baseball Complex in Amelia, Ohio, May 13, 2021. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

der; Ty Cawein, OF, Middletown; Davin Ronquist, P, Fairfi eld; Stephen Stigler, OF, Colerain; Connor Smith, P, Lebanon; Cole Rieman, OF, Moeller; Grant Miller, Lakota West; Parker Geshan, INF, Talawanda.

Honorable mention Gunner Lakins, C, Franklin; Jonathan Baker, INF, Milford; Brad Beyersdoefer, INF, Lebanon; Nick Kapostasy, INF, Turpin; JT Brandenburg, OF, Walnut Hills; Connor Stout, OF, Turpin; Johnny Berliner, P, Turpin; Chase Herrell, P, Milford; Tarrus Garrett, P, Kings; Grady Stickney, P, Turpin; Gavin Sunderman, P, West Clermont; Trey Williams, OF, Little Miami; Blane Nestle, INF, Moeller; Nathan Manley, C, Moeller; Austin Dick, INF, Goshen; David Glass, P, Goshen; Angus O'Donnell, DH, Goshen; Tucker O'Donnell, INF, Goshen; Braden Zuber, INF, Harrison; Cade Combs, C/INF, Harrison; Blake Puckett, INF, Talawanda; Kaden Davidson, Edgewood; Noah Sears, INF, Colerain; Ty Cunningham, OF, Fairfi eld; Brady Weber, P, Lakota West; Wyatt Lawson, C, Lebanon; Parker Dillhoff , OF, Lebanon; Connor Wessel, P, Loveland, Joe Current, INF, Middletown; John Calhoun Jr, OF, Middletown; Tyler Hewlett, C, Milford; Griff Cady, OF, Moeller; William Henkel, P, Turpin; Taquane Stonestreet, P/OF, Western Hills; Jacob Long, INF, Western Hills.

Max Atkinson, C, Taylor; Elijah Dennis, C, Wyoming; Reagan Burch, OF, Blanchester; Alex Bemis, SS, Monroe; AJ Enginger, INF, Badin; Ralph Ross, Fenwick; Luke Metzger, Fenwick.

Divisions III and IV

First team Brayden Fraasman, C, Ross; Luke Hammond, C, Indian Hill; Joe Schottelkotte, INF, Ross; Cooper Fiehrer, INF, Badin; Sergio DeCello, INF, Badin; Aiden Dunehew, INF, Wyoming; Landyn Vidourek, INF, Badin; Brennan Pagan, OF, Wyoming; Mark Snowden, OF, Taylor; Lucas Moore, OF, Badin; Carter Earls, P, Fenwick; Ryan Kirkendall, P, Badin; Austin Suttle, P, New Richmond.

Second team Alex Wright, C, Batavia; Jake Fox, INF, Indian Hill; Brody Rice, INF, Blanchester; Max Stewart, INF, Batavia; Trenton Czaika, OF, Blanchester; Johnny Kearns, P, Taylor; Chase Mulligan, P, Fenwick; Lleyton Flamm, P, New Richmond; Jared Teke, P, Batavia.

Honorable mention

First team Trevor Allen, OF/P, Cincinnati Christian; Titan Selvie, INF, Cincinnati Christian; Jake Tschida, OF, Roger Bacon; Evan Webb, P, Roger Bacon; Logan Nash, P, Purcell Marian; Leo Hennegan, INF, Purcell Marian; Jack Vogele, OF, CHCA; Colin Ames, P, CHCA; George Mentrup, P, Seven Hills; Jared Kraus, INF, Seven Hills; Lauden Brooks, INF, McNicholas; Tyler Snyder, OF, McNicholas; Joe Schnieder, OF, Madeira; Dylan Thatcher, DH, Madeira; Mason Perkins, INF, Summit Country Day; Nick Ciaccio, P, Summit Country Day; Payton Ebbing, C, Cincinnati Country Day; Jackson Campbell, P, Cincinnati Country Day; Louis Hess, INF/P, Reading; Quinn Benner, P/C, Mariemont; Michael Napolitano, P/INF, Mariemont; Kris Jenkins, P/OF, Clermont Northeastern; Landon Williams, INF, Clermont Northeastern; Cameron Bryant, INF/P, Cincinnati Country Day. Second team George Janzen, C, Roger Bacon; Andrew Glassmeyer, INF/OF, Mariemont; Ryan Hallau, P/INF/OF, Roger Bacon; Davis Campbell, INF, Cincinnati Country Day; Connor Meyer, INF/P, Roger Bacon; Aidan Megois, OF, Madeira; Landen Amann, INF/P, Clermont Northeastern; Micah Bowman, P, Reading; Chase Slusher, P/INF, Reading; Parker Corbin, INF/P, Cincinnati Country Day; Bobby Kelly, P, Purcell Marian; Jesse Jenkins, OF, Purcell Marian; Isaiah Smiley, INF, Purcell Marian; Sullivan Peter, INF, Purcell Marian; Mark Burns, OF, Purcell Marian; Murphy Peter, C, Purcell Marian; Ethan Ell, 1B, Purcell Marian; Conner Thamann, INF/P, Reading; Cooper Robinson, INF/P, CHCA; Caden Crawford, INF, CHCA; Evan Economou, INF, McNicholas; Brady O'Brien, OF, McNicholas; Clay Badylak, INF/P, McNicholas; Drew Fulmer, P, McNicholas; Caden Glenn, INF, Cincinnati Christian; Zac Birch, INF, Cincinnati Christian.

Lakota West boys 4-x-800 relay

Mackenzie Hartman, Seven Hills

Division II

Four stars from Lakota West's cross country state championship team earned a track title, winning the 4-x-800 meter relay. Cole Cronk, Zach Beneteau, Sergio Negroe and Zach Plotkin ran the event in 7:47.78, just edging the Loveland relay squad.

Division III Mark Burns, Purcell Marian Burns won the 200-yard dash state championship, running in 22.25, just under one-quarter of a second faster than the runner-up.

she had clinched a spot in the top four and a trip to the state tournament, he got her attention before the fi nal jump and relayed the good news.

Wentzel didn’t celebrate too much; she was focused on adding another title to her resume. She cleared 5 feet, good enough to edge Greenon’s Abigail West for a regional championship.

Smiddy said he’s never seen someone jump into an event and have so much immediate success like Wentzel did with the high jump.

There’s still one more event left and she’ll take her newfound talent to the grand stage when she jumps for the Lions at the Division II OHSAA track and fi eld tournament at Pickerington North High School (visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates).

Wentzel will not be the only one out there representing the Lions’ red and black. Elsewhere on the girls’ side, fellow senior Alyssa Weitzel will be in the pole vault.

In contrasting fashion to Wentzel, she has many years of experience, breaking the New Richmond middle school pole vault record as an eighth-grader, then the high school record as a freshman.

“Alyssa has put in numerous hours because she also goes to a club a couple times a week. She did indoor track, too, and fi nished fi fth in the winter,” Smiddy

She won the long jump with a score of 17 feet, 8 and ⁄ 4" and claimed another title in the 100-meter hurdles, running in 14.51 and then a third in the 300-meter hurdles, running in 42.93.

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Yvonne Colson, Madeira Colson left the pack behind her while winning the state championship in the discus throw. Colson had a long toss of 144 feet, 2 inches, just under 12 feet longer than the second-place fi nisher.

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Weitzel cleared a personal best 10’8” to win the SBAAC pole vault championship, then took home a district title. She carried an undefeated record into regionals and fi nished fourth to qualify for state.

For the boys, senior Seth Mattingly qualifi ed in the pole vault and has a personal record of 14’8”. He had only one loss this season going into regionals, where he fi nished fourth but suff ered an ankle injury. Smiddy hopes he’ll be back to 100% at state.

The New Richmond boys moved to Division I this season, but it didn’t slow down junior Justin Ackerman, who fi nally got his shot at the high jump. He missed the 2019 track season due to an ankle injury suff ered during basketball season, then the 2020 campaign was scratched due to the pandemic.

Ackerman jumped more than 6 feet as an eighthgrader to break the New Richmond middle school record and this season he was also unbeaten going into regionals. He stands out among the other highjumpers because he wears high-top shoes when he leaps, hoping for extra support on his ankle. Ackerman and his heavy sneakers recently won a regional championship and he’s aiming at the school record of 6 feet, 6 inches.

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Cedar Lake now has all-night fi shing Ole Fisherman George Rooks Guest columnist

Howdy folks, I was talking to Bill and he has 950 laying hands with another 250 coming and he has a stand outside of his place selling eggs and diff erent kinds of produce. He has tomatoes now. He is about 1 mile above Bethel. During the growing season, Bill Sweeney will have sweet corn and lots of other garden items.

I have been told that Anderson Township has lots of the, as I call them, locusts. I called Clark Van Sycoc and he said the locusts have dug up his backyard. I have seen a few here in Bethel. I remember when I was a kid at home and we really had them bad, but that is nature.

Tony brought me a couple of cucumbers from the greenhouse on State Route 131. They were so good and they

are starting to pick ripe tomatoes. They will also be wonderful, so if you want any ripe tomatoes or cucumbers, stop at the greenhouse. They do a super job of gardening down there.

In roaming around Bethel, I have seen several gardens and that is good.

The vegetables you can get out of your garden are so good. I will miss this so I will buy some from Danny’s greenhouses and that will be good. Danny has planted plenty of items so there should be enough to keep everyone supplied.

There is a yard sale by the Grant Memorial with a big selection of some very good items to buy and the Shepherd’s Place is having a lot of items for you to buy.

I stopped in there and they gave me a little statue of a fi sherman that is a fl y fi sherman all wrapped up in his fi shing line. On the front it has printed “Old fi sherman never die, they just get caught up in their fl ies.”

The next Grange meeting will be a picnic at the Lytle‘s. This is a good time.

We discussed the card parties and we are hoping to have them again starting Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. We also discussed an ice cream social at the Grange Hall. This is a good money raiser, and we hope to have it on Aug. 28 from 5-7 p.m. There will be some good pies, cakes and cookies to go with the ice cream.

I had a surprise this morning. Deb called and said after church she was taking me down to Red Lobster for the noon meal for my birthday.

So there were Deb, her husband, my two granddaughters, one grandson-inlaw and two great-granddaughters. It was wonderful.

Now I am going to meet Bob, Gladys and Paula at Frisch’s on Monday, June 7, for the noon meal for my birthday.

On Monday evening the Bethel Lions club is having a picnic and this is great.

I talked to the Boars Head Bait Shop and the lady said they were selling an awful amount of bait so the fi shermen are catching plenty of crappie, catfi sh, stripers, sauger and once in a while a

musky.

I talked to Sherry’s Lake and they are catching a lot of fi sh in their lake.

A feller brought his 15-year-old daughter with him fi shing at Sherry’s and the girl caught a 30 pound shovel head catfi sh. The girl and her dad were on cloud nine – so excited. Another feller caught a 32 pound shovel head catfi sh. I hear that Cedar Lake now has all night fi shing with plenty of fi sh being caught.

I talked to Danny Grant and he said they were getting ready to plant 2,500 mums and a feller that was there from Indiana plants 3,500 mums.

He sells them to Kroger and diff erent stores.

I talked to the Jarman’s Greenhouse the other side of Felicity, and the lady said they were selling plenty of plants and she said she was eating the little red tomatoes and cucumbers off of the plants that have not sold yet.

God bless all ...

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SCHOOL NEWS NRMS students visit Historic Village of New Richmond Local history was the focus of a May 17 fi eld trip taken by New Richmond Middle School eighth-graders.

The theme for the trip was the Underground Railroad in the Village of New Richmond. The local history lesson was made possible thanks to a partnership between the New Richmond Exempted Village School District, Historic New Richmond and local businesses.

Originally planned as a walking tour of important sites in the village, the fi eld trip had to be modifi ed due to weather conditions. Despite the rain, students rotated between several stations: the Bandstand, the Ross-Gowdy House, and Cranston Presbyterian Church.

At the Ross Gowdy House, students had the opportunity to see artifacts relating to travel on the Ohio River and hear stories of New Richmond and runaway slaves. Simple toys from circa 1850 were also available to students.

The discussions at Cranston Presbyterian Church focused Underground Railroad conductors, the role churches played in helping escaped slaves, and on famous anti-slavery speakers who spoke in the church including: James Birney, John Rankin, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s husband, Calvin Stowe, and her brother, George Beecher.

With the Ohio River serving as the backdrop, the discussions at the New Richmond Bandstand focused on coded music.

There were also discussions on the Fugitive Slave Act and the Compromise of 1850.

The event was a tremendous success and will likely be repeated next year, Superintendent Tracey Miller recently reported to the Board of Education. The opportunity developed as an idea from the district’s Business Advisory Council.

Sheila Vilvens, New Richmond Exempted Village School District

MND students earn perfect scores on National Latin Exam Mount Notre Dame (MND) is proud to announce that freshmen Samantha Bell (Milford) and Maya Corsmo (Morrow) and sophomores Elizabeth Mansfi eld (Milford) and Daphne Laufersweiler (Maineville) each earned a perfect score on the National Latin Exam.

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age the individual student.

MND’s overall student results include 11 Gold Medals/Summa Cum Laude certifi cates, 18 Silver Medals/Maxima Cum Laude certifi cates, 8 Magna Cum Laude certifi cates and 6 Cum Laude certifi cates.

Of special note, 100% of MND’s Advanced Latin IV Poetry students earned an award.

MND Latin teacher Ms. Lindsey Stamer notes, “We have all heard that studying Latin helps students improve their ACT and SAT scores, English grammar and vocabulary. However, the benefi ts of studying Latin run much deeper. A demanding yet beautiful subject to explore, Latin has challenged my students to think critically, work diligently and connect their learning to contemporary living. If a student enjoys history or literature, grammar or mythology, Latin will appeal to all their unique interests. I am full of gratitude to work with students who take such initiative and pride in their learning, and more importantly, to witness their joy in

keeping the tradition of the ancient Romans alive. Latin lives!”

Jen Thamann, Mount Notre Dame

The cicada invasion of 2021 served as the inspiration for a unique museum at New Richmond High School.

Over the last few weeks of the school year, students in the College Credit Plus Biology and CCP Environmental classes of Logan Minning created cicadathemed exhibits that were featured in an end-of-the-school year Cicada Museum.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Clermont Chamber Foundation announces 2021 Salute to Leaders Award winners Shining a spotlight on the exceptional volunteers in Clermont County, the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly announces the recipients of the prestigious 2021 Salute to Leaders Awards.

A community tradition since 1994, Salute to Leaders Awards has honored volunteer citizens, groups and leaders for their contributions to the Clermont County community.

2021 honorees include: h Chris Clingman, Clermont County Park District – The William H. Over Leadership Award h Morgan Cravens, Batavia High School – The Up ‘N Over Leadership Award h Cincy Kids 4 Kids Smile Makers – Community Award h Dennis Brown, Clermont County Board of Health – Community Award h John Sinclair, MercyWorks - Rivertree Church – Community Award h Clermont County Educational Service Center – Education Award h Clermont County Public Health – Health Award h Emergency Management Agency – Health Award h Martha Enriquez – Batavia Township Award h Goshen Township Historical Society – Goshen Township Award h Josh and Nicole House, Pickles and Bones – Miami Township Award h Libby Bennett – Monroe Township Award h Carroll Hinson – Ohio Township Award h Lori Wilson – Pierce Township Award h Scott Murphy – Stonelick Township Award h Bethel Tate School District Bus Drivers – Tate Township Award h Brenda Vega – Union Township Award h Essential Workers in Washington Township – Washington Township Award h Margaret Cannava and The Long Family – Wayne Township h Tom Lefker, Williamsburg Junior Athletic Association – Williamsburg Township Award h Otto Huber, Loveland Symmes Fire Department – City of Loveland Award h Jay Rothenbach, City of Milford Service Department – City of Milford Award The honorees will be recognized on Wednesday, July 21 with a dinner and awards ceremony at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland. Tickets are $30 for individuals, $700 for sponsored table of eight (8), available online at ClermontChamber.com or by calling (513) 576-5000.

Allison Cottrill, Clermont Chamber of Commerce

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming struggles to bring the community together in light of the COVID-19 pandemic Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming (CAG), a local organization that supported the Cincinnati area and other communities across the Midwest for 16 years through charities and conventions, is struggling to function in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming started as a forum for gamers who used to meet at World of Hobbies and Games. As the forum expanded, gamers from across the Midwest joined looking for a community to share their hobby with. One of these was Sean Pittman.

Pittman picked up a passion for gaming at a young age, playing Stratego, Risk and Axis and Allies with his family.

“There’s always been a strategic gaming aspect of something, even when I was collecting football, baseball, basketball cards, there were games that were associated with those cards you could play with and moving around as much as we were growing up, in the earlier years, it was hard to make friends, so being able to play those games really developed that passion,” said Pittman.

The now 43-year-old event organizer and leader of CAG joined the forum in 2004.

At the time, Matt McElvogue owned the organization. He is a University of Cincinnati graduate and previous Apple intern. He currently works at Teague design company.

“I took over from the original creator when he moved out to Seattle … because I had run things back in Virginia, I started running the events and they had me keep doing them and it just kind of stuck,” Pittman said.

CAG’s mission is to help as many people as possible through gaming, whether that be the 80-100 volunteers, called game masters or GMs, they receive in an average year, or event attendees.

However, donations to charities and community service are not the only impact CAG has on people.

“There’s a lot of subtle interaction in games … learning how to read people. … a lot of games are resource games; you’re learning how to manage things … I don’t know if you have had a retail job or customer service job, but that’s a skill you learn in those job positions and as a GM,” said Brittany Hiddleston.

Brittany Hiddleston, 32, is Sean Pittman’s girlfriend and the event coordinator of CAG. She directs potential volunteers to other contacts within CAG. She was a commission painter.

Both she and Pittman were awarded the War Hammer Hero lifetime achievement award for expanding and supporting the gaming community. Sean received his award in 2019. Hiddleston would have received hers last year. Unfortunately, the pandemic interrupted the ceremony.

Trinity Pittman, Sean Pittman’s 17-year-old daughter, grew up with CAG. She has been a GM and a runner at Gen Con over the years. She also grew up with stage fright.

“If you’re a runner at Gen Con, you have to fi nd your way back, you have to get things back on time. … I’ve learned how to talk to diff erent people, what to say to certain people, what not to say to certain people, how not to make people angry,” said Trinity.

Trinity is the head of board game club at Milford Senior High School. She also attends multiple language clubs and used to be part of Junior State of American, Junior Reserve Offi cer Training Corps, and

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Each year, CAG raises money and schedules events with organizations like Disabled American Veteran’s, the Boy Scouts, Extra Life and Relay for life. In 2019, CAG raised over $10,000 for Disabled American Veteran’s at the Break-a-thon event at Hamilton-Fairfi eld Taekwondo.

CAG is also part of the Mid-America Gaming Circuit, participating in and organizing their own tournaments at conventions such as CinCityCon, CAGBASH, CincyCon, and Gen Con, one of the oldest and largest gaming conventions in North America.

As part of the Mid-America Gaming Circuit, or MAGs, gamers who attend CAG tournaments may be eligible for points towards national and international awards and credibility.

Contrary to what some people may think, these events have proven to be very popular.

In 2019, there were over seventy thousand attendees at Gen Con and two thousand tickets sold specifi cally for CAG’s tournament.

Over the course of the pandemic old hobbies have picked up, including playing board games and card games.

“Just with Games Workshop alone this past year, their sales outperformed Google and Apple and Tesla, so they’re not as small as a company as people make them out to be,” Pittman said.

CAG has also stayed true to its roots regarding local game shops.

“There are thirty-two game stores within a 30-45 minute drive of Cincinnati, so we would go to game stores that need assistance and bring our library [of games],” said Sean.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, CAG would set up every Wednesday at Time Warp Cards and Comics, a shop in Eastgate Mall located on 4601 Eastgate Boulevard in Cincinnati.

Usually, CAG limits itself to more social oriented games. “… more and more (of the younger generation) are going on computers and phones and TVs and they’re not really enjoying the boardgames and time away from the screen …,” said Trinity Pittman.

However, the pandemic forced CAG to cancel about 90% of its events.

CAG hosted a few virtual events, but to no avail.

“We had virtual Gen Con. I only had one or two people show up,” said Trinity Pittman.

She is not the only one with failed expectations related to virtual events.

“We’ve done some online gaming, but not as much as I would like to see happen,” said Sean Pittman.

At the end of the day, the most important objective of CAG is to have fun in a judgment free zone.

“I think a lot of people have a misconception about gamers … that started to change and has vastly evolved into what it is today where CEOs of companies

play these games … there’s more to it than playing board games, especially with Games Workshop and Wizards of the Coast … We want people to be able to enjoy their hobby, whatever that means.”

Dajla Luckey

Stepping Stones to bring Bloom back in-person this summer Stepping Stones will host the 2021 Bloom fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Valley View Foundation in Milford.

Event chairs Mendy and Dr. Andrew Ringer invite you to enjoy a fabulous evening with bourbon tastings, a silent auction featuring premiere packages, dinner

by Cincinnati’s best food trucks and live music by Catalina Wine Mixer, Cincinnati’s hottest 70’s cover band.

Bloom benefi ts Stepping Stones’ mission to build pathways to independence and promote inclusion for people with developmental and physical disabilities.

Show your support for the community by buying tickets or becoming a sponsor.

“Last year, we planned a night full of fun, interactive activities for our Boots & Bourbon theme,” said Mendy Ringer, event chair. “Get the posse together this year so we can celebrate Boots & Bourbon in person!”

Try some of the hottest trends in entertainment like axe throwing, riding a mechanical bull, showing your skills at giant Jenga or wagering your corn hole prowess. Bourbon tastings and themed drinks will be showcased, and a cozy fi re pit will be roaring, if you just want to relax. Show off your favorite boots and prepare to have a blast!

Event tickets are $150 per person. The Valley View Foundation is located at 7690 Garfi eld Ave. in Milford, Ohio. To order tickets, visit CincyBloom.org. Volunteers are needed for the event. Visit Bit.ly/BloomVolunteers to sign up. For more information, contact Sara Schaser at 513-965-5103 or email Sara.Schaser@SteppingStonesOhio.org. h Who: Stepping Stones h What: Bloom: Boots & Bourbon h When: Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. h Where: Valley View Foundation h Why: To raise money for year-round programs benefi ting children, teens and adults with disabilities.

Stepping Stones is a United Way partner agency serving more than 1,100 people with disabilities in day and overnight programs that increase independence and promote inclusion. Founded in 1963, the agency provides educational, recreational and social programs at locations in Batavia, Indian Hill, Norwood and Western Hills. For more information, visit SteppingStonesOhio.org.

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Exhibits included a paper mache “zombie” cicada, a piano that played cicada sounds as part of a cicada orchestra, a scale that measured weight in cicadas, an interactive display that fi lled with cicada facts, and much more. There were about 17 exhibits in total.

The students made use of the high school’s Makerspace in developing their cicada projects.

Sheila Vilvens, New Richmond Exempted Village School District

46 National Merit fi nalists receiving college scholarships Forty-six greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky high school seniors are receiving college scholarships after being named fi nalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

They are among 3,100 students receiving scholarships of between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate studies.

The exact amounts of those scholarships are not released by National Merit.

This is the third of four announcements of scholarship winners in the 2021 program.

The fi nal announcements of scholarship winner will come in mid-July.

Listed by high school, here are the students, college awarding the scholarship, and the student’s probable career fi eld.

Kentucky h Conner: Emma Stewart, Texas A&M University, engineering h Cooper: Nicholas Norrick, Miami University, computer science h Ryle: Kioni Bush, Purdue University, biological engineering; Grace Chan, University of Louisville, mechanical engineering h Simon Kenton: Sarah Welp, University of Kentucky, architecture h Scott: Olivia Watson, University of Louisville, biochemistry h Villa Madonna Academy: Jackson Bond, University of Florida, oncology Ohio h Anderson: Rachel Weitz, University of South Florida, biology h Cincinnati Country Day: Lila Weizer, University of Chicago, biological engineering h Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Scott Burk, University of Miami, marine biology h Colerain: Sophia Bick, Miami University, biology; Alexander Thornicroft, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, aerospace engineering h Homeschool: Julia Strassner, University of Alabama, music h Kings: Alexander Justus, University of Kentucky, medicine; Morgan Smith, University of Tennessee, medicine h LaSalle: Cory O’Brien, Miami University, video

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game design; Gabriel Roman, Fordham University, biomedical engineering h Madeira: Ethan Henry, University of Alabama, economics h Mariemont: Jackson Hacias, Michigan State University, music h Mason: Ally Guo, University of Southern California, video game design; Ann Huang, University of Chicago, economics; Michael Silverton, University of Alabama, mechanical engineering h Mercy McAuley: Kaitlyn Sansone, University of

Evansville, physical therapy h Ross: Leeanne Krabbe, Miami University, physics h St. Ursula Academy: Marygrace Fagan, Purdue University, actuarial science h St. Xavier: Ryan Yu, Miami University, computer science h Springboro: Lillian Coffi n, University of Alabama, mechanical engineering; Elijah Barker, University of Central Florida, mechanical engineering h Sycamore: Alicia Luo, University of Southern California, linguistics; Adam Rohrer, Case Western Reserve University, computer programming; Reagan Becker, Purdue University, computer science; Scott Brown, Brigham Young University, business administration; Jacob Isakson, Texas A&M University, engineering; Hunter Kurtz, Arizona State University, dance; Aiden Schmeling, Miami University, zoology; Grace Zhang, Emory University, business administration; Serena Huberly, University of Florida, biology h Talawanda: Jens Bartel, Carleton College, chemistry h Walnut Hills: Elliott Brandicourt, Boston University, public service; Jane Carnesl, Northeastern University, pediatrics; Emma Herzig, University of Chicago, astrophysics; Lila Herzig, Fordham University, classics; Peter Kelly, Carleton College, computer science; Zylin Liu, University of Texas at Dallas, computer science Wyoming: Mia Hagenauer, DePauw University, orthopedics Indiana h Oldenburg Academy: Jacob Sheets, Purdue University, environmental engineering Sue Kiesewetter, Enquirer contributor

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“I pretty much grew up here at Row House,” comments Nancy Meyer, current owner, Row House Gallery. “I was 10 when Row House opened, so mom would bring me to the store and give me a variety of simple tasks to perform. As the business grew and I got older, the responsibilities became more involved; and, at 16 years of age I was offi cially on the payroll. I love what I do; and, I am very thankful for our loyal customers, for they have allowed Row House to reach this signifi cant milestone of 50 years in business.”

Besides original paintings and art prints, Row House also off ers a collection of art photography, art books, pottery, mosaics, wood-turned ornaments, wooden boxes, and quality framing services.

Mary Ward, Row House Gallery

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Oil painted cutouts inspire, delight senior center artists Retired professional billboard artist and commercial sign painter Frank Huguelet has tackled many projects in his 30-year professional career painting movie stars and television personalities.

Now during a diff erent stage of life, the 70-yearold inspires and encourages fellow artists who take part in painting classes at the Anderson Township Senior Center. Recently, the retired artist took on a new challenge- creating oil paint cutout replicas of his fellow painters who normally attend an oil and watercolor painting class with him each week.

After painting a cheerful WELCOME BACK sign for the center once COVID-related restrictions were eased, Huguelet started recreating images of fellow painters on plywood, using oil paint and his knowledge of each person. Working from poses chosen by the artists who sent him their photos, each painter was then carefully depicted with professional style and care.

Some artists chose to include paintbrushes and paper as props. Others provided a photo that defi nitely hints of a little attitude. And props or no props, the artists report something of their own character was transmitted through the fi nal paintings created

by Huguelet.

Senior center activities manager Claire O’Connell joked that Huguelet “missed his friends so much (during COVID) that he made them out of wood.”

Anderson’s Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., resumed in-person operation in the fall, after providing services digitally since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Currently the center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and off ers some classes and experiences online as well.

Anderson Township

City of Loveland to host Independence Day Celebration Save the date! The City of Loveland’s Independence Day Celebration is back in full force for 2021.

The event will be held Sunday, July 4, and will feature a kid zone, food trucks, concert, parade and fi reworks. Details will follow in the coming weeks.

Due to COVID-19 in 2020, the city’s annual event was reduced to only a fi reworks display, which was held in conjunction with Symmes Township. Residents were encouraged to view the fi reworks from their homes and/or vehicles to avoid congregating in large groups.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring the event, contact Eva Wisby at Loveland City Hall at (513) 707-1450.

If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, register online at https://www.lovelandoh.gov/FormCenter/Parade-Registrations-12/Parade-Registration-65.

For more information, please visit lovelandoh.gov.

Krista Rose, City of Loveland OH

Milford’s Row House Gallery kicks off 50th anniversary year with series of customer events

It’s summer, let’s go to camp

Row House Gallery, believed to be the fi rst woman-owned and likely the oldest gallery in Clermont County, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding. In celebration, the gallery will host a series of customer-oriented events in June, July and August. Row House Gallery is located at 211 Main Street in historic Milford, Ohio.

Row House Gallery, originally Row House Crafts, was opened in 1971 by Miami Township resident, Betty Meyer. Originally focused on selling craft supplies, by the mid 1970’s the store evolved into an art gallery featuring local artists and framing services.

Throughout its 50 years, the gallery has remained a woman-owned, family-run business; with family staff members including Betty’s husband Art; and her daughters Janie Meyer Smith and Nancy Meyer.

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Every summer, with the exception of summer 2020, members of a local chapter of the National T.T.T. Society provide a summer camp experience for local girls.

This summer girls from Loveland and Lebanon schools will attend the Discover and Voyager Day Camp programs at the Countryside Y in Lebanon June 28 - July 2.

Countryside Camp director, JaMarcus Gibson, explains the Y is “very excited to work with and welcome the young ladies of T.T.T. Society to camp this summer! Summer camp is such an important way for children to stay engaged both socially and physically throughout the summer, and I think it’s wonderful that T.T.T. provides that opportunity for hundreds of young girls.”

Girls from Finneytown schools will enjoy similar activities at the Powel Crosley YMCA Day Camp June 21-25.

The National T.T.T. Society focuses on enriching the lives of young girls beginning with summer camp. Camp, whether day camp or overnight camp, is a unique experience that combines personal growth with developing skills and making friends. Life-long relationships often begin at summer camp. From the idea of six college-age women has grown a nonprofi t organization spanning 10 states and the District of Columbia. Nationally, the members provide all-expenses paid camp experiences for more than 400 girls each summer. The T.T.T. Project impacts lives of young girls and the communities served by women of T.T.T. Women interested in making a diff erence in the lives of young girls are encouraged to call Diane at 513-677-8252, or Joyce at 513-791-8920, or visit the Society website, www.nationaltttsociety.org. Like the National T.T.T. Society on Facebook at facebook.com/TTTCAMP/ Joyce Rudowski, National T.T.T. Society

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