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Microbrewery owners to open event center on Milford riverfront Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Developers and Milford offi cials have broken ground for an event center on the city’s riverfront that they say will fi ll a regional need. The Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center will be operated by brothers-in-law Dan Lynch and Joe Brenner, who own the Little Miami Brewing Company at 208 Mill St. in Milford. The event center will be built along the Little Miami River on three acres of land just south of the Little Miami Brewing Company, a microbrewery with a taproom and restaurant. The event center will begin taking reservations in August in anticipation of a June 2021 opening. “I hear comments often from residents looking for a place for events,” Milford Vice Mayor Lisa Evans said. “This center will fi ll that void for all types of events, such as weddings, birthday or retirement parties and chamber of commerce or business award dinners.” The Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center will have one room with

Developers and Milford officials have broken ground for an event center on the city’s riverfront that they say will ﬁ ll a regional need.

seating for up to 216 people and a second with seating for up to 72 people that can be rented separately or together for a total seating capacity of 288 people.

A need for space to accommodate larger gatherings Lynch said he and Brenner came up with the idea for an event center after learning from patrons of the Little Mi-

ami Brewing Company taproom that there was a need for space to accommodate larger gatherings. “Over the three years we have been open, multiple gatherings of up to 60 persons were held in the covered patio space of the brewery taproom,” Lynch said. “We turned down hundreds of requests for gatherings larger than we could accommodate. Hence the idea for building an event center.

“Milford and surrounding areas will beneﬁ t by having access to a facility for weddings, corporate meetings, celebrations of life, birthday parties, wedding rehearsal dinners and baby showers,” Lynch said. “The unique features include the incredible river views from within the center and outside along the large, river’s edge patio.” Lynch said the event center will serve Little Miami Brewing Company beers along with wine and liquor. Food will be catered from a list of approved caterers and handled by Camargo Events of Madeira. The DER Development Co. of Milford will build the event center with help from architects at KBA, Inc., also of Milford. “I think the event center is great for the city,” Milford Mayor Amy Vilardo said. “Event centers in Clermont County are few and far between and this is an excellent way to showcase our city and our community. “I appreciate the investment that Dan and Joe have made in Milford,” Vilardo said.

Clermont County takes aim at algae in Harsha Lake Jeanne Houck Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Clermont County has hired a company to design a wetland system in Williamsburg to prevnt storm water from feeding harmful algal blooms in Harsha Lake. County commissioners agreed to pay Sustainable Streams of Louisville $42,400 over the next two years to come up with system to capture storm water rich with fertilizer nutrients. “Wetlands have a natural ability to

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remove nutrients from surface water,” Hannah Lubbers, director of the Clermont County Oﬃ ce of Environmental Quality, said. “Our study of a small-scale constructed wetland in Jackson Township indicated they can be a cost-eﬀ ective method of reducing nutrient pollution.” The installation of the wetland in Williamsburg is part of source water and watershed protection programs overseen by the East Fork Water Quality Cooperative. The cooperative, which includes the

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Clermont County commissioners, the Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, works to win grants to improve local water quality. It has raised more than $2.25 million for the watershed, including $215,500 earmarked to build the wetland in Williamsburg. “Harsha Lake is a valuable resource for county residents and we are working hard to preserve that resource,” Lubbers said. “The Williamsburg project will pro-

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This SW Ohio Republican reported Householder to FBI Jessie Balmert Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

COLUMBUS - Ohio House candidate Nick Owens listened as soon-to-be House Speaker Larry Householder took credit for a dark-money funded advertisement that helped tip the scales in another, close House race. Owens, from Brown County, knew that something wasn’t right when Householder said that he put $500,000 into the race. That included an attack ad that incorrectly accused the Democrat of abusing his elected position during a traffi c stop. “I understand campaign fi nance,” Owens told The Enquirer about the November 2018 meeting. “You can’t just dump in $500,000.” Now, Householder, political adviser Jeff Longstreth and three GOP lobbyists are the subjects of a federal investigation into a $61 million bribery scheme to elect Householder as speaker, pass a $1.3 billion bailout for two nuclear plants and defend that legislation against a ballot eff ort to upend it. Part of that eff ort included funneling money from FirstEnergy and other donors to dark money groups, which are not required to disclose donors, and political action committees. One of those groups, the federal investigation alleges, was a for-profi t corporation run by The Batchelder Company called Hardworking Ohioans Inc. It spent nearly $1.5 million on TV advertisements in the 2018 general election, supporting Republicans who would ultimately support Householder’s bid to lead the Ohio House of Representatives. One of those ads was the one in the Dayton-area race between GOP Rep. J. Todd Smith and Democrat

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Man charged in teen’s 2010 disappearance pleads not guilty Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The man charged in connection with the decade-old disappearance and death of Florence teen Paige Johnson said he was not guilty in court July 29. Jacob Bumpass, 32, was arrested July 28 and charged with gross abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Anthony Brock set a $50,000 bond for Bumpass July 29. Paige was 17 when she went missing in 2010. Her remains were discovered in rural Clermont County this March. Since early in the investigation, police have said Bumpass, then 22, was the last person to have seen Paige alive. In court, Bumpass’s lawyer Louis Sirkin argued for a reasonable bond saying his client had known the police suspected his involvement for nearly 10 years, and yet, he had never fl ed the area. Sirkin said Bumpass is gainfully employed and lives in Finneytown in his mother’s home. He also asked if that home could be put up to fulfi ll at least a portion of the bond amount. Sirkin is a well-known Cincinnati lawyer. His most high-profi le cases have involved First Amendment issues. He has represented Larry Flynt and the director of the Contemporary Arts Center after charges stemmed from the Mapplethorpe exhibit. Bumpass’s case has been assigned to Judge Jerry McBride. A pretrial hearing has been setfor Aug. 10.

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‘Mr. Bumpass has always been our prime suspect’ Arrest made, charges ﬁ led in Paige Johnson case Cameron Knight, Terry DeMio and Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A man who police have long believed was the last person to see Florence teen Paige Johnson alive has been charged in connection with her death and disappearance in 2010, oﬃ cials announced July 28. Jacob T. Bumpass was taken into custody just around 1 p.m. July 28, prosecutors said. Police have long suspected that Bumpass was the last person to have contact with the 17-yearold. He has been indicted in Clermont County on gross abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence charges. Ofﬁ cials said the case is still under investigation and other charges could be added.

‘Every day for the past 10 years I’ve been sad’ Donna Johnson, Paige’s mom said she was fi lled with joy when she heard Bumpass had been arrested. She said she went to his doors in the days following her daughter’s disappearance. ”I knew from that moment,” Johnson said. “The guilt on his face...” She said today is the fi rst day she’s been happy since Paige vanished. ”Every day for the past 10 years I’ve been sad,“ Johnson said. “I was afraid I would end up dying without knowing where my child was... He put us through so much pain.” She called Bumpass arrogant and while she’s satisfi ed that he’s been arrested, she hopes he faces stiff er charges. ”We know in our hearts he caused harm to her,” she said. “Now everyone knows what I’ve known all along.”

Donna Johnson, Paige's mom, speaks at a press conference to announce an arrest and charges in the decade-old disappearance of Paige Johnson on July 28. She thanked police tearfully saying she was afraid Paige would never be found. "I ﬁ lled up with such joy when I heard he was arrested. This day is the day I have been waiting for."

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‘So much agony’ Bumpass was arrested by Colerain Township oﬃ cers July 28 during a trafﬁ c stop without incident. He was scheduled to be taken to the Clermont County jail and then to court for a bond hearing July 29. Sanders said the cause and manner of Paige’s death has not been determined. “(Bumpass) put this family through so much trauma and so much agony,” Sanders said. “Compared to the agony that Paige’s family has been put through, these are relatively minor charges.” Clermont County prosecutors said they are working to return Paige’s remains to her family as quickly as possible. The news of the arrest brought “lots of tears of joy” to Paige’s family, said her older sister, Brittany Haywood. But it was not a surprise to Haywood: “I have known from the beginning who the guilty party was in my sister’s disappearance,” she said minutes after the commonwealth’s attorney made the arrest public. “Right now I am in a complete state of euphoria knowing that Ja-

cob Bumpass has been arrested and will ﬁ nally have to answer for his actions after remaining silent for nearly 10 years.” She said years ago she ran into Bumpass in a public place and yelled some “choice words” at him. ”You will pay for this,” she recalled telling him. She said he just ran away from her.

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ty, where they searched for Paige. Police said Bumpass had sent a text message after 4 a.m. on Sept. 23 that pinged on a cell phone tower near the park. But those initial searches found nothing. After countless false leads, Paige’s body was discovered this March about a mile and half away from the cell phone tower that led police to Clermont County in the fi rst place. Following Paige’s disappearance, Bumpass was arrested in November 2010 on a parole violation for a theft conviction for having liquor in his home, but he was released from a Kentucky prison in 2012. He has not spoken with police about the missing persons case since early in the investigation. Paige’s disappearance set off public vigils, exhaustive investigative searches and a fl urry of activity on social media including Facebook pages seeking clues about her disappearance and off ering support to her family. The story of her disappearance and the discovery of her remains captured news organizations’ headlines in the United States and even overseas. None of it led to Paige or to answers about what happened to her. She would be 27 now if she were still alive. Paige was the mother of her then 2-year-old daughter, Makenzie, when she disappeared. The girl moved in with her father’s family and is now approaching her teens. The investigation was frustrating. Sanders said potential witnesses have refused to cooperate, lied, told half stories and made false claims. Sanders said one false lead took investigators to Knox County where they “dug a hole the size of an Olympic-sized swimming pool” searching for remains. About fi ve years ago, Haywood said that Paige didn’t deserve to die. “Jacob Bumpass and one of his close friends know exactly what happened to her yet refuse to come forward,” Haywood told The Enquirer. “I know there are other people who know what happened to my sister that night... How they sleep at night is baffl ing to me.” Haywood was the fi rst to call Covington police when she could not reach her younger sister hours after Paige went missing. The Enquirer has tried to reach Bumpass and left him phone messages repeatedly over the years. “Every year we do the memorial. It’s such a hard day for me every year, and I always hope it will be the last year for this,” Johnson said after the press conference. “This year we fi nally have, not all the answers, but a lot more answers than we have had. That’s cause for celebration.”

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A former insurance agent from Milford was sentenced to nine years in prison July 27 after offi cials said he stole over $1.1 million from clients, many of whom were over the age of 65. Gregory Oliver, 61, was also ordered to pay more than $990,000 in restitution to his victims, according to a release from the Ohio Department of Insurance. According to the release, Oliver obtained an Ohio insurance license in 1989 and opened Oliver Financial Services Corporation. He met with insurance companies Oliver to sell life insurance and annuity products. A criminal investigation later revealed that Oliver intentionally withheld, misappropriated or converted more than $1.1 million from at least 17 clients between 2011 and 2018. Many of those clients were over the age of 65, the release states. Offi cials said Oliver deposited client insurance premiums into his business account, withdrew funds from client annuities and submitted fabricated documents to insurance companies in order to become the designated benefi ciary of client life and annuity insurance policies. On Dec. 20, 2019, the Ohio Department of Insurance revoked Oliver’s license and his agency’s license for what they called “fraudulent, coercive, and dishonest practices.” Oliver pleaded guilty on March 13 to six felony theft charges, according to court records. Oliver was sentenced July 27 in the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas and booked in the Clermont County Jail, according to jail records. He is

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The COVID-19 pandemic may be fl attening the trajectory of economic growth in local bedroom communities, but the number of proposed developments and new businesses opening is surprisingly healthy. Consider this: Recently, in a previous week alone, the Union Township Board of Trustees approved a zone change for a $5 million indoor sports complex on Old State Route 74 and a developer presented the Milford Planning Commission with plans for a condominium project along the Little Miami River. A new Million’s Crab seafood restaurant opened in West Chester Township and crews began demolishing a bridge at the Montgomery Road-Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway interchange to make room for a roundabout designed to serve a $140 million mixeduse development in Montgomery. “We are starting to see the local business economy come back to life,” Union Township Trustee John McGraw said. “Our permit activity is very busy and we are seeing projects move forward. One area that is doing well is real estate. Earlier this year, we approved a new project for Redwood Homes on Tealtown Road and for Fischer Homes off Clough Pike. “We just had a ribbon-cutting for the Villas of Cherry Grove (homes in Cherry Grove) and we have some upcoming zoning cases for more housing projects in the next couple of months,” McGraw said. McGraw said the township has the former Glen Este High School property under contract and anticipates additional development coming to the area later this year. “The new Sharefax Credit Union offi ce building is underway, as well as the new TQL (Total Quality Logistics) additions that will bring over 1,000 jobs” in the Ivy Point Commerce Park, McGraw said.

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'These have been interesting times' “These have been interesting times,” Union Township Trustee McGraw said, noting that the township is losing revenue from the gas tax because of less travel, the hotel tax because of fewer hotel stays and income taxes from people working in the township’s joint economic development districts. So far as businesses in operation before the pandemic, “The shutdown was hard on local restaurants, but they all seem to be adjusting to oﬀ ering more carryout options,” McGraw said. Sycamore Township Trustee Weidman said, “Business openings continue to increase where social distancing can occur, and masks are being worn. “(But) we still have not seen places like theatres opening because of the inability to social distance in those environments.”

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Prep water polo moves to spring Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP - Though Nick Hellwig is able to spend quality time with his family near a pool the rest of the summer, he’ll be away from the aquatic life he’s used to this fall. Hellwig, head water polo coach at Sycamore High School, was among the state coaches who voted to move their teams to spring 2021 for competition. Still not sanctioned by the OHSAA, the coaches voted on the move July 26 and word leaked out July 27. “We had all but three coaches from the state on the meeting,” Hellwig said. “We discussed the problems that we had, the worries that we had with soccer and football already having cases come down. With the new OHSAA protocols and precautions, we didn’t think we could have a season.” One such protocol that would have been diﬃ cult was related to volleyball, where they advised teams not to switch benches during the contest (which now occurs after each period). In water polo, switching is a necessity with games be-

Zoe Egbert adds to the goal count for the Mavericks in their drive to come from behind in the 2019 Girls Ohio Water Polo State Championship on Oct. 19, 2019. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP FOR THE ENQUIRER

ing played in shallow to deep sections. The splash for spring water polo af-

fects Sycamore, Mason, Princeton, Milford, Walnut Hills (Cincinnati Public Schools-combined team), Mavericks (club), St. Xavier and Oakwood out of Dayton. Last season, the club compilation team (schools that don’t off er water polo), the Mavericks, were the state girls runners-up to Upper Arlington. On the boys side, St. Xavier fi nished third in the state tournament. The season fl ip will also present some new scenarios. Previously some swimmers would use fall water polo to condition for the winter swim session. Now, the players will be coming from the swim team and throwing a ball and net into the equation. “The upside is we’ll get kids coming out of swim season really in shape,” Hellwig said. “The downside is we lose the lacrosse and the baseball players we’ve been able to pick up.” Hellwig coaches the Marlins club water polo team, which did have some activity this off season, despite some restrictions. “We did a skill summer where we had three pods,” he said. “We went 45 min-

utes two nights a week. The diff erent pods didn’t meet so it was all just skill training. We had about 30 kids from Mason, Milford, Sycamore, Turpin, St. Xavier, some other private-school kids and one came all the way down from Springboro.” Among the dilemmas with the spring switch will be fi nding postseason tournament venues. The coach’s organization was going to have a regional format this season, then the fi nals. “Pools could put in bids to host it this year,” Hellwig said. “I know St. X and Princeton put in bids. In the north, Napoleon and UA (Upper Arlington). State was either at Princeton or St. X. The problem with spring now is St. X’s pool is scheduled for renovation starting in March.” Other spring curveballs include running a state tournament around graduations, plus state testing dates and the ever-popular spring breaks. On the other hand, it’s a headache worth having for a season. Hellwig and others would rather have the preparation time than attempt a fall season that could be shut down.

Mount St. Joseph football, soccer moves to spring Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

CARMEL, Ind. — The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents unanimously voted to move conference competition and championships for fall sports the NCAA classiﬁ es as high contact risk (football, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball) to the spring. Locally, this move aﬀ ects Mount St. Joseph whose season was set to begin Sept. 12. Tyler Hopperton, a former MSJ player, coaches the Lions. The team typically features a roster sprinkled with Greater Cincinnati talent. Mount St. Joseph was 7-3 last season featuring graduated seniors Chaiten Tomlin (quarterback, Western Brown), Chase Pankey (receiver, Moeller), Sean Sullivan (Covington Holmes), Spencer Kandra (defensive lineman, Elder) and Nathan Stone (linebacker, Glen Este). Returning junior Cornell Beacham Jr.

Returning Mount St. Joseph junior Cornell Beachem, a Winton Woods graduate, was named Heartland Conﬁ erence Male Athlete of the Year. ADAM BAUM/COMMUNITY PRESS

of Winton Woods was the Heartland Conference Male Athlete of the Year, running for 648 yards and seven scores while catching 53 passes for 837 yards and 10 touchdowns and returning a punt for a score. For good measure in the winter, he

wrestled for the Lions and was the No. 1 seed at 174 pounds going into the Division III NCAA tournament which was cut short by the new coronavirus pandemic in March. Goshen juniors Payton Leugers and Kyle Proffi tt also fi gured to be featured this fall. The Heartland announcement also aff ects the numerous Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky athletes that attend their other institutions: Hanover, Rose-Hulman, Franklin, Manchester, Bluff ton, Anderson and Defi ance. Many of these schools also feature Greater Cincinnatians on their rosters for soccer and volleyball. The Ohio Athletic Conference featuring nearby Wilmington plus Mount Union, Marietta, John Carroll, BaldwinWallace, Heidelberg, Capital, Ohio Northern and Otterbein preceded HCAC's release with the postponement of fall sports on Friday, July 24. More from the July 27 HCAC re-

lease: The HCAC is committed to off ering engaging athletic experiences for student-athletes in these sports with extensive team activities this fall followed by spring competitive seasons. In adjusting to the challenges presented by the pandemic, these modifi cations maintain safety as the highest priority but help ensure the opportunity for as much participation as possible in each HCAC sport. The decisions on shifting the competitive seasons for these high contact risk sports came after careful analysis of whether HCAC institutions could successfully fulfi ll NCAA testing recommendations without drawing vital health resources from their local communities. In addition, the conference feels that as continued scientifi c and testing gains are made with respect to the COVID-19 virus, a spring season for See SPRING, Page 2B

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district championship and a regional fi nal berth. Jules Fink, senior, Kings — Fink, a Utah Valley commit, led the state in kills with 432 and was named the Eastern Cincinnati Conference player of the year. She also notched an ECC-best 98 blocks (third in the state for Division I) and was named second-team all-district and third-team All-Ohio. Emma Grome, senior, St. Ursula — Grome was fourth in the GGCL in assists last season (745) and was also top-10 in digs (224) and blocks (38). The setter/ outside hitter added 135 kills and posted a .450 kill percentage. She was named fi rst-team all-district and second-team All-Ohio for the 20-6 Bulldogs. Grome is a University of Kentucky commit. Julie Wittekind, senior, Turpin — As a junior last season, Wittekind was top-10 in the ECC in kills (217) and digs (284) and was fourth in aces with 54. She was named fi rst-team ECC and

fi rst-team all-district after leading the 17-7 Spartans to a share of the ECC title. Megan Wielonski, senior, Mount Notre Dame — Wielonski led the GGCL in assists last year with 998 and added 38 kills, 33 blocks and 173 digs. The setter was fi rst-team GGCL and all-district and was named honorable mention AllOhio after helping lead the Cougars to a regional championship. She is committed to Ball State University. Katelyn Grimes, senior, and Rylie Wichmann, senior, CHCA — This duo was instrumental in CHCA making the state Final Four for the fi rst time in school history. Grimes was named the Division III District 16 and Miami Valley Conference player of the year after leading the MVC in aces (107) and digs (425). The libero was named second-team AllOhio. Wichmann, an outside hitter, was fi rst-team MVC and all-district after registering 208 kills. Caroline Clippard, senior, Mercy McAuley — The outside hitter was eighth in the GGCL in kills (218) and fourth in kills-per-game (3.46) last season to help Mercy McAuley capture a district championship. She added 59 digs and 15 blocks and was a fi rst-team GGCL and all-district selection. She is committed to Ohio University. Julia Marr, senior, Seton — In 2019, Marr was second in the GGCL in kills (319) and kills-per-game (4.31) for the Saints. She was also top-15 in both aces and digs and added 18 blocks. Marr was named fi rst-team all-district and thirdteam All-Ohio. She is committed to Western Michigan University. Honorable mention Anderson: Sammie Engel (Sr.); Badin: Sarah Newberry (Soph.), Emma Trusock (Sr.); Batavia: Jordan Coperhaver (Jr.); Blanchester: Cali Baumann

(Sr.); Cincinnati Country Day: Kamryn Jordan (Sr.), Daisy McClean (Jr.), Julia Recker (Jr.); CHCA: Katie Gansle (Sr.), Annie Lockett (Sr.); Clinton-Massie: Cadin Reveal (Sr.); Colerain: Abbey McNally (Jr.); Edgewood: Bekah Klinedinst (Soph.); Fairﬁ eld: Emma Miller (Sr.); Fenwick: Kate Hafer (Jr.); Georgetown: Layla Elliott (Sr.); Goshen: Madison Hornsby (Jr.); Harrison: Emily Janszen (Sr.); Indian Hill: Piper Cowman (Sr.); Lakota West: Sydney Hilderbran (Sr.), Katie Schwarber (Jr.); Little Miami: Abbey Niemish (Sr.), Piper Ricketts (Jr.); Loveland: Diana Clark (Sr.), Audrey Planner (Jr.); Madeira: Carly Scott (Sr.), Marielle Thon (Sr.); Mason: Marilyn Popplewell (Sr.), Brooklyn Darby (Jr.), Chloe Pearce (Sr.), Kalli Wall (Jr.); McNicholas: Ashley Jarrold (Jr.), Lainey Doggett (Sr.); Mercy McAuley: Madison Merz (Sr.); Milford: Victoria Kapitula (Sr.), Emily Morgan (Jr.); MVCA: Isabella Akers (Sr.), Emma Givens (Sr.), Kiersten Kroger (Jr.); New Richmond: Hailey Collett (Jr.); Oak Hills: Riley Broughton (Jr.), Ellie Cox (Jr.); Reading: Kyla Hackman (Jr.); Roger Bacon: Grace Wilking (Sr.); Ross: Gretchen Chaney (Soph.); Seton: Maggie Jones (Sr.); Summit Country Day: Melina Traiforos (Sr.); Sycamore: Ashley Walker (Soph.); Taylor: Abby Mitchell (Sr.); Turpin: Audrey Armbruster (Soph.), Elena Dubuc (Jr.), Brooke Painter (Sr.); Walnut Hills: Sammie Wheatley (Sr.), Tori Zimmer (Sr.); West Clermont: Hannah Graves, Brooklyn Watson, Katelin Bechtol; Western Brown: Olivia Young (Jr.), Sophia Ernst (Jr.); Williamsburg: Paige Fisher (Sr.), Madi Ogden (Sr.); Wilmington: Harlie Bickett (Sr.); Wyoming: Ali Cordes (Soph.), Claire Craft (Sr.)

structured, the Council of Presidents felt that students could still have meaningful experiences this fall, even without conference competition. Based on their risk classiﬁ cations as assigned by the NCAA, the HCAC will progress forward with fall seasons in the sports of golf, tennis and cross country. The Conference will also schedule some

competitions for the sports of baseball and softball in the fall that will not count toward league standings. A decision on the timing of basketball season (deﬁ ned as high contact risk sport by the NCAA) will be made in the near future. Swimming and diving is classiﬁ ed as a low contact risk sport and will con-

tinue forward with its standard schedule. The sports of indoor and outdoor track and ﬁ eld, men's lacrosse and women's lacrosse have also not been altered at this time. The Conference will continue to explore all options for a safe return to intercollegiate athletics.

Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Greater Cincinnati has certainly had its fair share of success on the volleyball court in recent seasons, including sending three teams to the state Final Four at Wright State University last fall. Here are the area's top girls volleyball players to watch heading into the 2020 season. The following selections were made based on Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association picks, all-district and all-league selections from the previous year and input from coaches. Carly Hendrickson, junior, Mount Notre Dame — As a sophomore last season, Hendrickson led the Girls Greater Catholic League in kills (442). The outside hitter was fi rst-team all-district and fi rst-team All-Ohio after guiding the 25-3 Cougars to a regional championship and a berth in the state semifi nals. She is committed to the University of Florida. Cammy Niesen, junior, Roger Bacon — In 2019, Niesen was fi rst-team Greater Catholic League Coed and the only underclassmen in the area to be named fi rst-team all-district in Division III. The libero was also named honorable mention All-Ohio after guiding the Spartans to a 23-4 record, a district championship and berth in the regional fi nal. Hailey Green, senior, Ursuline — Green led the GGCL in kill percentage (.540) and kill effi ciency (.441) last season and was fourth in total kills (293) and sixth in kills-per-game (3.26) for the Lions. She was also second in blocks with 92. Green was named fi rst-team all-district and second-team All-Ohio after leading Ursuline to a 23-4 record, a

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COMMUNITY NEWS Burchenal believes education rewrites futures, co-chairs $3 million CISE Campaign Terrace Park resident Sam Burchenal is co-chairing the CISE Annual Campaign during its 40th anniversary year. Catholic Inner-city Schools Education fund has been a life-changer for thousands of inner-city children over the last four decades with a rich history of Rewriting Futures through education. “I was moved by the mission of CISE and inspired by the Cincinnati business leaders who have been involved,” said Burchenal. “Community leaders like Wich Ach, Susan and Joe Pichler, Harry Fath, George and Kim Vincent and others continue to believe that providing a values-based education is a proven way to help children grow out of economic diffi culty and into productive citizens.” “CISE has grown from 8 to 10 schools and serves 2600 students, Pre-K to high school. Under the direction of former P&G executive, Mabe Rodriquez, the mission has remained the same, and the goal is to reach more children,” he continues. “A Catholic education changed my life. These kids don’t have the privileges many of us had and CISE schools become more than a place to learn. They off er structure, friendships, and opportunities.” The founding purpose of CISE was to secure tuition for inner-city children and provide a welcoming, safe environment in neighborhood parish schools. CISE has evolved to take a more active role with the schools and with community partners. In the last two years, CISE has educated 28% more grade school students and provided resources assisting the transition into local Catholic high schools. 94% live in poverty, 85% are minority, and 70% are not Catholic.” “Thanks to our donors, CISE provides a nurse in every school, behavioral health support, math intervention, summer engagement and a healthy weekend meal,” explains Rodriguez. “As we have had to pivot to deal with remote learning, the challenges have been many. Internet service is not available to many of our families. Mental health issues are a concern. CISE has stepped up to bridge these gaps as best we can.” Burchenal, a CISE trustee since 2019, is impressed with the stewardship of the organization. “Eightythree cents of every dollar goes directly to tuition and program support,” explains Burchenal. “Our offi ce team is small but mighty and the board is highly engaged.” “I believe there is no better way to impact the lives of the children in Cincinnati who come from poverty than to give them a chance at what I was so blessed to be able to experience,” he continues. “A leading member in our organization, Jim Hagerty, has a great quote: ‘A proven solution to poverty is education’. If you want to have a positive impact on a person’s life, what better time to make this eff ort than when they are still growing into the people they will one day become?” Larry Kyte and Cynthia Kenny are co-chairing with Mr. Burchenal. The campaign goal is $3MM and it runs through January 2021. For information, contact Debbie Weitz at 513.263.3471 or dweitz@CatholicAOC.org or visit CISEKids.org. Sam Burchenal is a Client Service Associate in Wealth Management with UBS Financial. Burchenal joined the CISE board in 2019 and serves on the Campaign Steering Committee. A 2012 graduate of St. Xavier High School, he received a Bachelor degree in Business Finance from the University of Cincinnati. Sharon Civitello, CISE - Catholic Inner-city Schools Education

Anderson Sluggers capture Knothole World Series Championship After delaying the start of the season for nearly two months due to COVID-19 concerns, Knothole Baseball was able to complete a condensed season. The season concluded with a week-long tournament amongst the top teams from each Knothole region (World Series). The Anderson Sluggers were crowned champions of the BJR/12U division. As the District 5 regular season champion, the Sluggers entered World Series play with a 12-2 record. The Sluggers completed World Series play with a 5-1 record. In the championship game, Tommy Brammer was the victorious pitcher in relief. Off ensively, the Sluggers were led by Max Heis with 3 hits and Williams Deeds driving in 4 runs (including the game winner). Luke Cowan had 10 putouts at fi rst base. Managed by Jeff Cowan, assisted by Forest Heis and Tom Strotman, the roster is comprised of players from the Forest Hills School District. Team members include Collin Bloomfi eld, Tommy Brammer, Alec Carter, Luke Cowan, William Deeds, Brock Grubert, Burke Hardy, Max Heis, Gerrit Johnson, Zack Sprowl, Will Washburn and Jackson Winialski. Karen Bloomfi eld is the team director. Knothole Baseball has been in existence since 1932. Alyce Chaney

Clermont Library restores normal operating hours Your local Clermont County library is now open normal hours. The Clermont County Public Library Board of Trustees met July 20 and voted to restore normal operating hours: Monday-Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The board also voted to restore full hours and pay to employees. To avoid layoff s in April, the board had voted to reduce the number of paid hours of hourly employees by 20 percent and salaried staff pay was reduced by 20 percent. The restoration of hours and pay also was eff ective July 27. Curbside Pickup service will continue. Patrons should call their local branch to arrange a pickup time. Library staff members will continue safety procedures in place since the branches opened with reduced hours June 15. High touch surfaces are sanitized every two hours. Employees and patrons must wear masks

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and maintain social distance as well as stay home if they are sick. Library materials should be returned in the outside bins or slots. They will be quarantined before being checked in to the system. Patrons will not see returned items come oﬀ their accounts immediately and will not be ﬁ ned if the return date happens while the materials are in quarantine. Meeting rooms are being used to quarantine materials so they are not available for the public to use right now. Donations are not being accepted because the libraries have limited storage space. Programming is available on the Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy online content that includes storytimes, cooking, history, STEAM projects and more. Call the local branch with any questions. Visit clermontlibrary.org for more information. Theresa Herron, Clermont County Public Library

Cincinnati artist releases powerful interpretation of United Way’s help Cincinnati spoken-word artist Siri Imani released a video today featuring a powerful piece that speaks to how United Way of Greater Cincinnati has helped her and our region to thrive. Imani, known for her work with Triiibe as well as her solo work, discusses how her journey toward community change sometimes seemed lonely, and she came to realize United is the way to change. “Like every individual star it takes to light up the sky in the thick of the dark, like every individual breast stroke that led to a beautiful piece of art, like every vein that maintains a heart, United and stuck together we are,” she says in the video which was produced by RedFly Media. “At the end of the day, the only way is the united way.” Imani, whose community gardens program is supported by United Way, points out United Way uniquely tackles deep-rooted community problems by harnessing the power of diverse resources to achieve results no entity can achieve on its own. “Our city is no stranger to deeply-rooted problems. Now is the time for comprehensive solutions,” she says. “We must create the change we envision for our-

selves.” That particular part of her art, said Moira Weir, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, shows the importance of United Way: every dollar given to the United Way is amplifi ed because of the organization’s ability to convene resources and develop replicable solutions. “Siri’s piece is beautiful and powerful,” she said. “She mentions the nearly 140 agencies we support as well as the many grassroots organizations we work with, calling out the power of United Way in bringing those resources to the table to develop comprehensive solutions. Her eloquent words capture our work well.” United Way of Greater Cincinnati played a key part in the region’s COVID-19 response and recovery, working with Greater Cincinnati Foundation to activate a regional response fund that raised and distributed more than $7 million into the community in a matter of months. United Way kicked off its annual campaign early to continue its COVID-19 work and is in the midst of a summer sprint to raise $10 million by Labor Day – a meaningful start to the goal of raising at least $50 million by the end of 2020. Procter & Gamble CEO David Taylor is this year’s campaign chair. Support United Way’s community work with a donation at uwgc.org/ united or by texting “waytohelp” to 50503. Among the other work United Way is doing to help during COVID: • Allowing United Way agencies to access early allocations for help with emergency relief. • Establishing its 211 Center as a one-stop shop for COVID relief. • Reaching out to non-traditional partners (faithbased and community-based organizations) to ensure relief work hits all communities. • Delivering iPads to help isolated seniors connect with their families. • Establishing a partnership with Hamilton County Job and Family Services, as well as other partners, to deliver $160,000 in gift cards directly into the hands of vulnerable families • Connecting United Way 211 and Meals on Wheels to proactively reach out to seniors living alone and inquire if they need social services. • Delivering 1 million masks and sanitizer to organizations throughout our community for distribution to neighborhood residents. Siri experienced United Way’s impact fi rsthand as a recipient of the organization’s Black Empowerment Works grant program. Twenty-nine Black entrepreneurs recently received $600,000 in funding for antipoverty initiatives under the Black Empowerment Works program. Triiibe’s grant funds a community garden project promoting healthy lifestyles. Imani discussed the United Way’s support in her spoken-word interpretation. “The United Way is how my community will have a garden and my children will know ownership,” she said. She ends her piece by emphasizing united is the way to change. “The United Way shows we are all branches on the same tree and sometimes we just got to grow together to notice it,” she says. “If we decide as a community we don’t like what we see, we must fi ght. For a tribe like mine, we choose to do it united.” Brian Gregg

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weighed 60 pounds. They weighed it, took a picture and then turned it loose back in the lake. There are some very big catfi sh at East Fork and the fi shermen catch one, once in a while. When they do, they take a picture if they have a camera and weigh it if they have scales. There was a feller just here who said last Wednesday morning, he was fi shing for one hour and caught 15 crappie that were 12 inches long. There were some small ones in his catches, but he said he had never caught crappie like that. I talked to Sherry’s Lake and a young feller caught a shovel head catfi sh that weighed 53 pounds. He didn’t have a dip net, so another fi sherman ran over and helped him net the fi sh. The young feller was very excited. It

was the biggest fi sh he had ever caught. They were catching a lot of fi sh. This one was a shovel head. I have been watching the ladies play softball and they sure are good. They hit several home runs. I got to watch the Reds baseball game on Friday night – that was the fi rst game. There were three home runs and the Reds won the game. I have written in the past that if a person can’t get out, to put up a bird feeder outside where they can see it and give them a bird book so they can write the kinds of birds they see. Well folks it has hit home for me. My daughter put a feeder outside so I can see it. This morning I went to church with my daughter and when we came back, I saw a hummingbird at the feeder. That

along with the other birds at the birdfeeder sure made me happy. The little hummingbirds are my favorite and the goldfi nch are my second favorite bird. I fi nd it amazing the way they change colors. Deb gave me a menu for Gramma’s Pizza in Bethel so I can order some food. So on Tuesday, Paula and I will have a meal from there. Paula has been buying the meal and bringing them in so it’s time I do this now. Danny Grant will have some sweet corn by the time you read this and also Bill Sweeney will have sweet corn. Mr. Chester and Miss Chessie are doing fi ne. Start your week by praying and praising the good Lord. God bless all... More later...

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Latin II (grade 7): Daniel Kim of West Chester Twp., Gold Summa Cum Laude; David Kim of West Chester Twp., Gold Summa Cum Laude; Bethany Kuechly of West Chester Twp., Gold Summa Cum Laude; Noah Lee of Cincinnati, Gold Summa Cum Laude; Carson Lucas of West Chester Twp., Gold Summa Cum Laude; Silas Reynolds of Cincinnati, Gold Summa Cum Laude; Noah Mizeres of Cincinnati, Silver Maxima Cum Laude; Daniel Nwankwo of West Chester Twp., Silver Maxima Cum Laude; Sam Sachs of Lebanon, Silver Maxima Cum Laude; Brandon Craig of Cincinnati, Magna Cum Laude; Christina Admiraal of Mason, Cum Laude; Brody Basil of Liberty Twp., Cum Laude; Daniel Frank of Mason, Cum Laude; Grace Lewandowski of Pleasant Plain, Cum Laude; Jensen McKain of Liberty Twp., Cum Laude; Andrew Scott of West Chester Twp., Cum Laude. Latin I (grade 6): Caleb Lang of Mason, Gold Summa Cum Laude; Ben Yang of Mason, Gold Summa Cum Laude; Eli Forster of Clarskville, Magna Cum Laude; Claire Leonard of Liberty Twp., Magna Cum Laude; Evan Sheldon of Liberty Twp., Magna Cum Laude; Anna Tipton of Loveland, Magna Cum Laude; Naomi Ware of Loveland, Magna Cum Laude; Emily Frank of Mason, Cum

Laude; Isaac Thistleton of Mason, Cum Laude; Travis Trees of Loveland, Cum Laude. Introduction to Latin (grade 5): Taylor Anderson of Mason, perfect score; Tate Bayly of Milford, perfect score; Mia Dolby of Cincinnati, perfect score; Colby Mizeres of Cincinnati, perfect score; Ellery Powers of Maineville, perfect score; Eliana Rau of Liberty Twp., perfect score; Kiley Tu of West Chester Twp., perfect score; Grace Augustine of West Chester Twp., ribbon winner; Avery Clayton of Mason, ribbon winner; Hans Erickson of Maineville, ribbon winner; Ben Fulton of Cincinnati, ribbon winner; Andrew Haas of Liberty Twp., ribbon winner; Camdon Hutchinson of Cincinnati, ribbon winner; Zezzie Imperial of Loveland, ribbon winner; Chloe Kirk of Cincinnati, ribbon winner; Noah Lewandowski of Pleasant Plain, ribbon winner; AJ Lucas of West Chester Twp., ribbon winner; Ethan Lutz of Lebanon, ribbon winner; Jenna Minick of Cincinnati, ribbon winner; Rachel Schatz of Mason, ribbon winner; Andrew Walls of Maineville, ribbon winner; Sonya Wert of Loveland, ribbon winner; Sophie Wimmer of Liberty Twp., ribbon winner; Moses Young of Loveland, ribbon winner. Lisa Knodel, Mars Hill Academy

SCHOOL NEWS Miami Twp. Edward Jones branch office supports local schools Joe Kuethe, an Edward Jones fi nancial advisor in Loveland/Miami Township, is supporting local schools and students in need by using his offi ce as a drop-off location for a school supplies drive. Local residents and businesses may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch offi ce during regular business hours from July 20 to August 21, 2020. The items needed for the school supply drive include: 2-pocket folders, Ticonderoga pencils, wide-ruled notebook paper, glue, Elmer’s glue sticks, Crayola crayons, colored pencils, 12” rulers, wide-ruled composition notebooks, highlighters, backpacks, 3-ring binders, kid-friendly scissors, washable markers, etc. The branch address is 6361 Branch Hill Guinea Pike, Loveland, OH. Edward Jones and its associates cannot accept monetary donations of any kind. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides fi nancial services in the U.S. and, through its affi liate, in Canada.

More than 50 MHA students earn top honors on National Latin Exam More than 50 Mars Hill Academy students received awards for their achievement on the recent National Latin Exam. As part of a classical, Christian education, students study Latin for ﬁ ve years at MHA. Latin Poetry IV (grade 9): Congratulations to Ellen Reynolds of Cincinnati, who tied the all-time high score for MHA students on this exam and received Gold Summa Cum Laude honors. Latin III (grade 8): Lydia Cunningham of Liberty Twp., Magna Cum Laude; Caleb Kirk of Cincinnati, Magna Cum Laude; Jenna Baker of Wilmington, Cum Laude.

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