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Dan Hils, Cincinnati Fraternity of Police president, speaks during a press conference called by the FOP on Monday, June 22, 2020. Jean Margalli, a police officer's mom, stands to his right. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

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Jean Margalli didn’t say much. She held a napkin with a few notes scribbled on it. This was all new to her. And as she began to speak, her voice began to crack. She was inside Cincinnati’s police union headquarters, where it had been about a month since protests erupted in the city after the death of George Floyd. About one month since a bullet struck the helmet of an offi cer during the resulting unrest. And a few weeks after a city council meeting abruptly ended after shouts about defunding the police. Margalli and the other women here were angry. Angry at city council. Angry at the media. Angry at protesters. But more than angry, they were scared. Scared because those offi cers you saw on the nightly news – the ones holding riot shields – are their families. And like many of the Black voices protesting police brutality, the police wives and moms and daughters in the room said they didn’t feel supported. They didn’t feel heard. Margalli, who recently turned 65, grew up in Blue Ash and now lives in Clermont County. She wasn’t here so much to voice her opinion, but more to fi nd others who might understand what she's going through. Others who might understand the fear she feels whenever she turns on the news. Her son is 39, and he became a Cincinnati police offi cer in June. His wife already was one. “My day is consumed with anxiety and painful emotions,” Margalli told The Enquirer. On her son’s second day as a police offi cer, she had a panic attack. She couldn’t breathe and grew light-headed at work, where she is a customer service representative for a credit union. It felt like someone was pushing on her chest, and she had to sit down. The pale woman turned even paler, until paramedics were called. At the hospital, doctors thought it might have been a heart attack. She stayed overnight. Eventually, they told her what happened likely stemmed from stress. She was prescribed anti-anxiety medication, and her son returned to work the next day.

‘I remember that call’ All of this brings back memories from Cincinnati's civil unrest in 2001. For Gineen Enneking, it brings back memories of her infant daughter screaming and crying at her husband. Sometimes, the baby wouldn’t even look at him. She knew something was wrong, Enneking said. Her husband was a Cincinnati police offi cer, working long shifts as the city’s racial turmoil made national news. In 2001, The Enquirer took a picture of Enneking sitting in this very same room. Now, her husband is close to retiring. Because he’s tired of being screamed at when responding to accidents, or being fl ipped off for telling someone to slow down when he didn't even pull them over. The anger toward police feels worse than it ever has, En-

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neking said. And she is counting down the months until her husband, Jerry, can retire – 14 at the time of this writing. So the women have gathered here to talk about proposals to defund the police. To plead with city council members for help. To vent. To support each other. To be heard. One woman’s husband processed graphic video of Sonny Kim’s death, watching it over and over again so it could be released to the public. Another woman won't tell her young children what their father does, because she doesn’t want them talking about it in day care. One woman showed council members a picture of her daughter. In the photo, she was wearing a sweatshirt that said: “I’m not just daddy’s little girl, I’m a cop’s daughter.” It was her daughter’s favorite sweatshirt; she doesn’t wear it anymore. Enneking, a school teacher, told the women her husband is known throughout the department as the guy who gets hit by cars. It’s happened so many times there have been news stories written about him. People laugh. Because that’s what it’s like to be a police oﬃ cer’s wife right now. Getting hit by a car and having screws put in your neck becomes a punchline. See OFFICER, Page 2A

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Long wary of biking on Cincinnati streets, Cailin Pitt saw his opportunity in the coronavirus pandemic. The streets were practically empty, so the 25-year-old West End resident summoned his courage and hopped on his black Trek bicycle. What he found was disappointing. Cincinnati has few bike lanes, he said, and there was clutter in the ones that do exist. Plus, drivers just seemed hostile toward him. On his second-ever street ride, Pitt got brake-checked by a driver who zoomed around him on McMicken Avenue after screaming at him to get off the road. “It was a pretty frustrating experience,” he said, “because it just doesn’t feel very safe to ride bikes in Cincinnati.” Cincinnati, like other cities around the nation, is experiencing a bike boom as people look for new methods of entertainment and exercise during the coronavirus pandemic. One consumer trend group said sales of bikes, helmets and other accessories reached $1 billion in April, 75% higher than in 2019. But as new riders hit the streets, is Cincinnati ready to accommodate them? The city is 10 years into a 15-year bike plan that was supposed to make cycling “an integral part of daily life.” By now, according to the plan’s timeline, Cincinnati should have around 170 miles of on-street bike infrastructure, including more than 80 miles of bike lanes and 20 miles of climbing lanes, specifi c space for cyclists as they ride up hills. What do we actually have? About 30 miles, according to an analysis from Tri-State Trails. And seven of those 30 miles were already in place when the bike plan was adopted in 2010. Pitt is discouraged but plans to keep riding. He likes the exercise, and it helps him clear his head. But he has taken to carrying a small baseball bat with him on his bike. He fi gures he can wave it at any driver who tries to threaten him and hopefully scare them off . “I don’t want to have another encounter with someone trying to hurt me,” he said. “I really don’t feel safe doing this, but I don’t want to stop.” See BIKES, Page 2A

Owner Judi LoPresti poses at Spun Bicycles in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. SAM GREENE

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‘A bicycle-friendly city’ A decade ago, Cincinnati seemed bullish on bikes. The 2010 bike plan was the result of extensive public meetings, neighborhood bike rides and a collaboration between the city’s transportation department, bicycling advocacy groups and local businesses. In a neighborhood survey included with the plan, 93% of respondents said creating a walkable, bikeable city was important to Cincinnati’s future. In all, the plan called for 445 miles of on-street and off -street bicycle facilities – a comprehensive network that would be the “fi rst step toward making Cincinnati a bicycle-friendly city.” “Admittedly, bicycling on many of Cincinnati’s arterial streets is largely for the brave at heart,” the plan states. “Many cyclists, even the most skilled, report being uncomfortable in Cincinnati traffi c and are discouraged by the lack of dedicated space provided in the roadways. Others fi nd pavement conditions unsafe, and many report lack of respect or outright hostility from motorists as a major disincentive.” Only 675 of Cincinnati’s 135,000 workers commuted by bike back then, according to census data, about onehalf of 1%. But the plan assumed that was due at least in part to poor conditions for cyclists. Today, according to the latest census data, that number hasn’t budged, with one-half of 1% of Cincinnati workers commuting by bike.

Are we better than we were? The basic premise of the 2010 plan was to add bike infrastructure during routine road maintenance. So, when city crews were repaving a street, instead of repainting the road lines as they were, they would add a bike lane or some sharrows, reminding drivers and cyclists to share the road. Except, that didn’t happen. The 2010 plan was good – it still is good, though it would need to be updated, said Katie Vogel, a Northside resident and longtime bike commuter who was a citizen advisor on the 2010 plan. (Disclosure: Vogel used to work for The Enquirer.) The best plan in the world means nothing if it’s not actually implemented, Vogel said. Roads were resurfaced without a thought given to bikes, and now Cincinnati is in essentially the same place it was in 2010 when it comes to bicycling infrastructure. “It’s, ‘Oh, yeah, we’ve got a little bit of that, and we kind of maintain it,” Vogel said. “I think it’s time for us to really have a large reconvening over what we want the future of bicycling in our region to look like. We have to look at bicycling as something that is not just recreation. We have to look at it as a legitimate form of transportation.” Mark Mallory was mayor when the bike plan was adopted in 2010, and multiple people told The Enquirer they blame his successor, current Mayor John Cranley, for allowing the plan to gather dust. Pitt said he thinks Cranley is “solely at fault for the city making virtually no progress with bike infrastructure over the last decade.” In response, Cranley points to just over nine miles of bike paths and just shy of six miles of bike lanes that have been implemented in Cincinnati during his tenure. That includes work on Wasson Way, the Mill Creek Trail and the protected bike lanes on Central Parkway. All told, the city has spent about $16.8 million on bike infrastructure since Cranley took oﬃ ce, including $1 million on the launch of the bike-share program Cincinnati Red Bike. Cranley said he thinks that’s a better measurement of his record than simply counting the miles of bike lanes.

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The rest bring tears. Enneking pointed to the wall behind her as she spoke. It was a photo memorial of oﬃ cers who’d died in the line of duty. “I remember that call,” she said. Then, she pointed to another photo. “I remember that call,” she said. She pointed to several more. Enneking started crying and apologized to her daughter-in-law, who sat across the table. See, Enneking’s son is a police oﬃ cer, too. And her worst fear is that he will never come home. When she said that, Jean Margalli,

Cyclist Cailin Pitt poses with his bike near his home in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati on Aug. 6. Pitt carries a small baseball bat is his regular ride pack to deter aggressive drivers on city streets. SAM GREENE

“Collectively, we’re very proud of what we’ve done for bikes,” he told The Enquirer. “No one has proposed more for bikes than me. “The most important thing is, is the bike infrastructure going to lead people to feel safe to ride their bikes? I think we’ve made dramatic improvement on that front.”

‘Two stars, C-, certifi ed rotten’ The Enquirer asked people on Twitter how they would rate Cincinnati’s bicycling infrastructure, and the responses were not kind. “Dismal,” “F-,” “0/10,” “the absolute worst” and “lol what infrastructure?” were just a few of the answers. People complained of road-ragey drivers and of glass and garbage in the bike lanes. “Most cycling infrastructure in Cincinnati is less than two miles and leads nowhere,” wrote one user. “It’s for show, not useful for transportation or recreation. Two stars, C-, certifi ed rotten.” Several people mentioned that the city’s off -street trails do seem to be nicer than the on-street bike lanes. And many commented that Cincinnati Red Bike, which is expanding its fl eet of e-bikes to help riders cope with the city’s hills, is a bright spot. That’s kind of been the tradeoff , said Wade Johnston, a bike commuter and director of the bicycling advocacy group Tri-State Trails. While Johnston is disappointed parts of the 2010 bike plan have gone unfulfi lled, he’s encouraged by the work going into off -street trails, such as Wasson Way and the Ohio River Trail. According to the 2010 plan, Cincinnati should have 49.4 miles of off -street bicycling infrastructure by now. The city actually has 33.3 miles, with funding secured for another 11.2 miles. That’s much closer to goal than the on-street portion. During the pandemic, some of the region’s trails have seen massive boosts. The Great Miami River Trail in Hamilton, for example, has seen a nearly 80% increase in ridership this year, according to counts from Tri-State Trails. And the Little Miami Scenic Trail in Loveland has jumped 40%. That gives Johnston great hope for the future. It’s a chicken-and-egg thing, but he hopes the increased demand for biking now will lead to better cycling infrastructure in the future, which will in turn drive more demand, and on and on. “I’m hopeful that all these people who are out riding bikes right now will have a positive experience doing it and will make it part of their lifestyle,” he said.

bikers loose on Cincinnati streets. At Spun Bicycles in Northside, the shop is crammed with bikes in need of repair. It’s been that way since March, right before the shutdown, said Judi LoPresti, who co-owns the shop with her husband, Dominic. “I call it the pandemic bicycling frenzy,” LoPresti said. “I don’t think this is going to stop. I think this is going to keep going for the next 18 months.” But as much as she loves seeing people pull old bikes out of garages and basements, LoPresti worries for anyone who tries bicycling in Cincinnati. She is an experienced rider – she used to be a bike messenger in San Francisco – but even she gets nervous on Cincinnati streets. There are some nice bike lanes in Hyde Park and Pleasant Ridge, she said, but in many neighborhoods, riders are on their own. “The city streets are not safe to ride bikes,” she said. “They’re just not.” The Enquirer spoke with nine diﬀ erent bicyclists of varying skill levels for this story, and all mentioned at least some unease when it comes to riding on streets in Cincinnati. Sister BJ LeTourneau moved to Cincinnati from Phoenix, where she rode her bike all the time. She planned to do

the same here but was scared away by the hills, the lack of bike lanes and the clutter in the streets and on the sidewalks. Now, LeTourneau’s bike is on a training stand in the basement, where she uses it as an indoor exercise machine. “I read the book, and it says you’re supposed to be riding on the road, with the traﬃ c,” she said. “But I don’t see them giving bikes the right of way here.” Ohio Rep. Tom Brinkman, R-Mount Lookout, rides his bike a few times a week. He doesn’t want more bike lanes – he thinks they actually make the situation worse for cyclists – but he does wish cities would put more thought into biking during road planning and maintenance. When he rides, Brinkman wears an orange shirt to increase his visibility, and he prays. “I pray about other stuﬀ , but I do pray that distracted driver is not going by me right now,” he said. LoPresti knows the feeling. When she heads out, her husband insists she check in regularly so he knows she’s OK. “I have to text him every half hour so he knows I’m alive,” she said. “Some days, he begs me not to ride my bike in the road.”

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A new program is expected to provide 175,000 COVID-19 tests in Hamilton County from now through the end of the year. Test and Protect is a partnership with the Health Collaborative that will focus on providing tests in the areas that need them most. Organizations or community leaders can make a request for testing, but health offi cials will also be looking for hotspots or areas where people are most vulnerable. That could mean testing grocery store employees, fi refi ghters or other front-line workers. It could mean testing at a nursing home or other group living facility. It could mean testing at a homeless shelter. “It’s going to be data-driven,” said Hamilton County Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman. “We’re going to look at hotspots, look at where we need testing, and move into those locations to make sure there’s access to testing.” Hamilton County is devoting $18 mil-

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lion to the new program, part of the county’s CARES Act funding. To request testing for your community or organization, go online to healthcollab.org or call 513-618-3656. If you don’t want a visit from a census

taker, local oﬃ cials are urging you to go online to ﬁ ll out the form yourself. Hamilton County’s response rate is 65.9% so far. That’s down from 67.2% at this point in 2010. “That means a greater share of non-

Opinion: Pull back the curtain of secrecy on priest abuse Kathy Weyer Guest Columnist

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral is now a "minor basilica." It is clear that Archbishop Dennis Schnurr is excited and proud, and it is clear that he welcomed members of the news media into the cathedral (now basilica) space on Aug. 15 so he could talk about ceremonial bells and special privileges. This openness to the press is a dramatic shift. Two years ago, Archbishop Schnurr was considerably less welcoming of the media into St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, when the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated its ﬁ rst Mass for Healing

for the Church and for Victims of Abuse. On that occasion, reporters were kept outside the church and could not bear witness to the history inside when the archbishop suspended the Mass as church ushers escorted a family member of a survivor of clergy abuse out of the church who had spoken out in anguish. The news media could not see Archbishop Schnurr, as he stood silent at the podium, oﬀ ering no acknowledgement of the man’s pain, no words of condolence or peace, and no prayer – just a "sorry for the interruption" and then resuming the liturgy. What a juxtaposition! Speak up and seek out publicity for recognition of the buildings, ritual and orthodoxy. Celebrate the buildings and the structure and the institutional art and history.

Speak sparsely or not at all when the issue is pastoral needs of victims or questions from those Catholics who are so bold as to continue to seek accountability and transparency about abusive clergy. As we approach another milestone of pain and suff ering this week – it has been one year since the indictment and arrest of Rev. Geoff Drew – one can only wonder what remains under layers of secrecy, the fi gurative church architecture that hides anguish and pain of unheard and dismissed stories from other families touched by abusive priests' behaviors. It is time. Pull back the curtain of secrecy, let the media in to see and hear and report. Let’s not have any more "meetings with parishioners only" when allegations come to light. Instead, we implore Archbishop Schnurr to let the

light of truth shine through the cameras of the media! Maybe, just maybe, we can begin to see our way back to the real core beauty of the Catholic faith – that which is found not in the buildings, ritual, or art history, but reﬂ ected in the beautiful souls of those who seek justice and act with compassion. A reminder for media: the third annual day of "Prayer for the Church and for Victims of Abuse" is scheduled for Sept. 11. Archbishop Schnurr will be presiding at the 11:30 a.m. liturgy at St. Peter in Chains Basilica. Loveland resident Kathy Weyer is president of the Greater Cincinnati Voice of the Faithful Coordinating Committee.

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Will local haunted houses open this year?

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It’s the spookiest time of the year and a pandemic isn’t going to stop some local haunted houses from scaring people this fall. Local haunts have a variety of diﬀ erent issues when planning for reopening. Some, like All Hallow’s Eve Terror Town and Land of Illusion, are mostly outdoors with trails. Other favorites like Dent Schoolhouse and USS Nightmare are in close quarters and completely indoors. Social distancing requirements will apply to these trails and houses. Groups will have to be smaller and haunts will make sure you’re completely alone with your group during your scare. You’ll still be able to scream, you just might have to do it with a mask on. Here is how some local haunted houses are responding to the pandemic:

Dent Schoolhouse Dent Schoolhouse has been a Greater Cincinnati staple for more than 20 years, it was originally opened by the Boy Scouts as a charity haunt. The story is that a janitor murdered several children in an old schoolhouse. The janitor was never found. Thousands of people visit each year and co-owner Bud Stross is hoping that this year is no diff erent. However, “Obviously, COVID-19 has thrown everyone a curveball here,” he said. There will be changes, especially because most of Dent Schoolhouse is an indoor haunt. Some portions of the haunt will be closed off this year. All staff , including monsters, will be wearing masks. Guests will need to wear masks, too. Expect hand sanitizing stations and guests will need to remain six feet apart. Monsters will also be socially distanced. The haunt will be zerocontact this year, so there will be no screens or claustrophobia bags this fall. Staff will regularly and thoroughly clean the haunt, Stross said. Attendance will be 50% less than normal and people are encouraged to buy tickets ahead of time. Stross expects the haunted house will sell out often. “What’s really changed us is how do you scare someone while still trying to maintain social distance? Because that’s what this is all about, as well,” Stross said. Monsters will try to integrate their face masks into costumes. “Obviously, we want to have a place where everyone can celebrate Hallow-

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een because this year’s just going to be so bizarre,” Stross said. “Everyone needs a little ray of sunshine and who would’ve thought it would be a haunted house opening?” Dent Schoolhouse, 5963 Harrison Ave., 45248. Opening Sept. 25.

All Hallow’s Eve Terror Town Terror Town opened for the ﬁ rst time in 2019. Thousands of people visited the haunt during its opening month. “It’s really better described as a haunted festival rather than a haunted house or haunted trail,” said Matthew Hayden, one of the owners of Terror Town. The haunt is on the site of Old West Fest. There are saloons, an outdoor theater with nightly live performances and a variety of haunted trails. This year, the storyline is about “cults” with a variety of stops. Terror Town is not for kids. “We really want to be terrifying, there are no light-hearted scares,” Hayden said. The especially brave can get a red bracelet experience, also known as the “touch pass,” which allows the monsters, murderers and creatures to grab and touch guests in the park. This experience has been slightly adjusted due to the pandemic, the staﬀ will not be able to do as much touching. “Last year, if you were wearing a red bracelet and you said ‘no,’ they’d drag you in anyway because you can always

just take the bracelet oﬀ and throw it on the ground. This year, because of COVID, they can’t wrestle with you, so it’s going to be more of a tug on the shirt,” Hayden said. Masks will still be required and social distancing requirements will be enforced. “The fact that we’re open air, that we have this huge great space to work with and so many things within it allows us to separate groups and still entertain them,” Hayden said. All Hallow’s Eve Terror Town, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg, 45176. Opening Sept. 4. allhallowsevellc.com.

Land of Illusion The Land of Illusion Scream Park will open for the season Sept. 11. Like Terror Town, it could be called more of a haunted festival than a haunted house, due to multiple trails, houses and spaces for scares. According to their website, Land of Illusion will have six haunts this year, live music and a full bar. The haunt recommends masks but will not require them. Staﬀ will time different groups in order to prevent groups running into each other during attractions, the website states. Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, 45042. landoﬁ llusion.com.

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This haunt is on the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. But the haunt plans will go forward. There are three diﬀ erent scare options. “The main attraction is the Brimstone Haunted Hayride and the hayride is fun for all age groups,” said Cheryl Bucholtz, marketing director. Typically, around 30 people ride at once, but this year, due to the pandemic, 10 or fewer people will ride at one time. There is also a “Forgotten Forest” trail and an indoor haunt called “Psychosis.” Both will have limited attendance due to social distancing requirements. Masks required. Hand sanitizer stations have been placed throughout the park. Brimstone’s goal this year was to be able to scare guests from a distance. “It’s not less interactive, just done in a very different way this year,” Bucholtz said. Brimstone Haunt, 472 Brimstone Road, Wilmington, 45177. Opening Sept. 25. brimstonehaunt.com.

The others? h Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt is not opening for the 2020 season. h Highway 50 Frightﬁ eld is not opening for the 2020 season. h Oﬃ cials for USS Nightmare said they have not yet decided on their plans for the spooky boat show this year.

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Spending more time in the kitchen these days? Try ‘no recipe’ cooking Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

It’s funny how things work out. Like many of you, during this pandemic, I’m not shopping as much as I usually do. So the testing of recipes has slowed down. By the same token, some of the ones you’ve requested are recipes shared previously. It all works out, yes? Before I get into recipes today, I wanted to share some thoughts about the apron poem I published

recently. Jeri R. collects aprons from around the world. “But the special ones to me are those my maternal grandmother crocheted,” she said. How about you? What’s your apron story? Also, I can’t share Katie Pettit’s hot milk cake yet. I had a couple questions after going over the recipe and I’m waiting on her to answer. I promise, though, it will be forthcoming. Now with all this cooking you’ve been doing, maybe you’re up to trying “no recipe” cooking. These easy and delish “no recipe” roasted chicken recipes and timely tips for preserving basil will get you started.

Too much basil? Freeze it! Basil paste:

“No recipe” roasted chicken with summer vegetables and herbs.

Make a paste of 2 cups basil leaves and a tiny bit of olive oil.

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Freeze as a base for pesto, or to add to soups and stews.

Layer basil with Parmesan or Romano: Make layers of basil and shredded cheese, ending with cheese. Basil will turn lighter green and both will flavor each other. Freeze

‘No recipe’ roasted chicken with summer vegetables and herbs Basil and cheese layered for freezer. and use in pastas, butters, pizza, breads, etc.

Libby Frank’s no recipe roasted chicken ﬁ ngers wrapped in bacon Libby is neighbor to son Shane and daughter in law, Courtney. Recently granddaughter Eva had “the best bacon wrapped chicken” at Libby’s. I asked Libby for the recipe. She chuckled and said “no recipe, just cut up chicken breasts into ﬁ ngers, sprinkle with salt and pepper, wrap in bacon and brush with barbecue sauce. Roast at 375 until cooked through. It’s a favorite with my kids.” Well, there you go – another no recipe dish perfect for a busy day.

Right now, I’m harvesting tomatoes, onions and potatoes. Seasonal veggies make this a satisfying and easy supper. Use other chicken pieces, too. Just know white meat cooks faster than dark.

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SPORTS ECC one of top conferences with new teams Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

With the new additions of Winton Woods, Little Miami and Lebanon, the Eastern Cincinnati Conference will continue to be one of the most competitive leagues in the city. So, who comes out on top? Turpin head coach Kent McCullough called the ECC schedule "a meat grinder." What will make that meat grinder tougher is the target Turpin has on its back as the ECC's defending champion. The Spartans won the conference outright in 2019, thanks to last-second heroics vs. Anderson and a gutsy road victory over Kings with several injured starters. Off ensively for Turpin in 2020, it starts with replacing quarterback Justin Silverstein, the ECC's player of the year last season. The Spartans have an ongoing quarterback competition between three suitors: senior Jakob Williams, junior Will Schulok and sophomore Clark Helgason. Running back Kaidan Naughton will be a QB's best friend this fall. He had more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage last season and 16 total touchdowns. Turpin returns a trio of senior receivers —Logan Hurley, Max Gundrum and Garrett Manaster — that combined for 100 receptions in 2019. It doesn't hurt that Turpin will have fi rst-team ECC center Gabe Hickman anchoring the offensive line. Anderson came up just short of a playoff spot last season as the ECC runner-up. Luckily for head coach Evan Dreyer, senior Jackson Kuhn is the top signal-caller in the conference. Kuhn missed the fi nal two games of last season (both wins), or he would've been the ECC leader in passer. Anderson's offense has averaged 38.3 points per game in Evan Dreyer's four seasons and one should expect the same in 2020 with Kuhn and running back Andrew WilSee ECC, Page 2B

Turpin quarterback Justin Silverstein is chased out of bounds by West Clermont’s Gage Bullock during their 2018 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at West Clermont Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. E.L. HUBBARD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Anderson quarterback Jackson Kuhn attempts a pass. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Milford wide receiver Vince Ringland runs for a ﬁ rst down after a catch on September 13, 2019. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Engel preserves Giolito’s no-hitter with saving catch Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Former Loveland High School standout Adam Engel made an impressive catch on a low line drive to right ﬁ eld for the ﬁ nal out of the Aug. 25 no-hitter by Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito against the Pittsburgh Pirates – on a ball many thought would drop in for a hit to spoil the no-no. “Engy had a great jump on that ball, actually,” White Sox manager Rick Rent-

eria said. “You guys have seen him. He makes it look easy, and that wasn’t an easy play but he got a great jump on it and obviously was able to make the fi nal out.” In 2018, Engel was named one of three fi nalists for the American League Gold Glove Award in center fi eld in just his second Major League Baseball season. His fi elding percentage in 140 games was .981. Engel, 28, was a fouryear starter at Loveland. He also played for the Midland Redskins.

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CNE big man Schmidt transfers to Cov Cath Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

COVINGTON – As Greater Cincinnati schools were starting soccer seasons and having football scrimmages Friday, some pertinent basketball news broke out. Clermont Northeastern power forward Skyler Schmidt announced via Twitter that he is transferring to Kentucky powerhouse Covington Catholic. "I enrolled Wednesday of this past week," Schmidt said Saturday. Schmidt knew Covington Catholic's Chandler Starks through oﬀ season basketball and hopes to improve his recruiting stock with the increased competition. "He's the one that convinced me to come to Cov Cath," Schmidt said. In three seasons at Clermont Northeastern, Schmidt scored 1,347 points for the Rockets and pulled down 988 rebounds. He was the Southern Buckeye Conference Player of the Year, First Team Southwest Ohio, Second Team Division III, All-Ohio and First Team Division III All-City. The 6-foot-8, 235-pounder led CNE to a 19-5 record as a junior and was second in the SBAAC in scoring behind Blanchester's Brayden Sipple at 24.7 points per game. He topped the league in rebounding with 16 per game. During the season he had a 38-point, 23-rebound game against New Richmond and a 32 point, 26-rebound game against Bethel-Tate. As a sophomore, he averaged 22.6 points and 16.1 rebounds, and as a freshman, he hit for 14.7 points and 12.7 rebounds. Last season he was held to singledigit rebounds once (8 vs. Western

Brown) and single-digit points once (9 vs. Deer Park with 14 rebounds in their fi nal playoff loss). A talented tight end/defensive lineman, Schmidt also plans to join the state champion Colonels football team coached by Eddie Eviston. Last fall at CNE, Schmidt caught 15 passes for 274 yards and three scores. For added measure, he ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, he had 10 sacks and fi ve interceptions for 142 yards. "I've been lifting on my own," Schmidt said. "Practice starts Monday. I'm going to start going. I want to play so bad." During last season, he was courted by West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins and has visited Morgantown. He holds an off er from New Orleans, Loyola-Chicago and Virginia have inquired and Central Michigan has talked to him about putting on football pads. Schmidt joins a Cov Cath team that won the 9th region title last season but lost several seniors. The roster includes forward Chandler Starks, the son of former Cincinnati Bearcat Keith Starks, and Walker Horn, the son of Northern Kentucky University head coach Darrin Horn. Starks is only a sophomore and started as a freshman and Horn is a junior who came off the bench for the Colonels last season. There could be more on the way as Schmidt reports Beechwood forward Mitchell Rylee is joining the Colonels, as well as brothers John and Evan Ipsaro from New Richmond. Coached by Scott Ruthsatz, Cov Cath fi nished 29-5 last season before their campaign was curtailed by COVID-19 cancellations nationwide.

CNE forward Skyler Schmidt has a breakaway dunk in the game between the Blanchester Wildcats and the CNE Rockets at CNE High School December 17, 2019. CNE defeated Blanchester 73-58. , JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Cincinnati ranks among top 10 cities for runners Briana Rice Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Runners start the 21st annual Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 5, 2019. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

Cincinnati has ranked among the top places for runners in the country, according to a new report from personal ﬁ nance website SmartAsset.Cincinnati ranked No. 8 on the list, with Smart Asset saying: “Cincinnati, Ohio had the 12th-highest number of races in 2019 of all the cities in our study, a total of 53.” The study looked at data for 95 of the largest U.S. cities across six metrics: walk score, pedestrian fatality rate, number of gyms per 10,000 residents, number of races in 2019, percentage of the city that is parkland and housing costs as a percentage of income. Cincinnati also ranked in the top 10

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liams leading the way. Anderson also has key defensive members returning at linebacker with junior Casey O'Toole and senior Andrew Azeez, a duo that combined for nine sacks. Senior Billy Knott, the ECC leader in interceptions (6) last season, will be the team's top corner. Winton Woods joins the ECC after plenty of success as an independent program. The Warriors made the state tournament in 2017 and 2018 before controversially missing the playoff s last year. Winton Woods will have to move on from All-Ohio running back Miyan Williams, who is now at Ohio State. The Warriors will return Michale Wingfi eld, a second-team all-district selection who enters his third season as the team's starting quarterback. Winton Woods' defense is littered with Division I talent and should be a nightmare for ECC opponents this fall. In the secondary, Tamarion Crumpley, Daylan Long and Caleb Tubbs are all Division I recruits and the defensive line is highlighted by Andrew "Bam" Booker, who had 12.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 blocks and a pair of sacks in 2019. Kings fi nished 6-4 last season as two one-possession defeats kept the Knights from the postseason. Senior Ty Stylski returns after leading the ECC in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns last season. QB Jackson Kwasniewski also returns after a 1,726-yard year. Senior receiver Gabe Hunt (36-438-2 in 2019) rounds out a talented group of skilled returners.

Turpin running back Kaidan Naughton is pictured in action during Friday night's matchup at Lakota East. NICK KNEER FOR THE ENQUIRER

Little Miami turned a corner as a program the last three seasons, going 24-9 combined with a pair of playoﬀ appearances. That was in the SWOC, though. The competition beefs up for the Panthers this fall. Little Miami's biggest obstacle will be replacing quarterback Brody Reder, a 2,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher in 2019. Aidan Jones took snaps under center last year and could be in line to be the starter. Senior running back Riley Pringle should be the lead man in the backﬁ eld and Reis Stocksdale, who averaged 20.5 yards per catch last season (36-737-11) will be the team's top receiver. On defense, the Panthers have defensive line-

man Nathan Gordon back. He had 64 tackles and seven sacks last season. Loveland has gone just 6-34 over the last four seasons combined and went 010 in 2019. Second-year head coach Andy Cruse is looking to notch his fi rst victory and he'll have to improve a defense that allowed 39-plus points in every game last fall. Off ensively, quarterback Calvin Cloud returns and will have his top-four receivers back, too. Tyler Lake, Ethan Lund, Austin Lodor and Bailey Jackson combined for 119 receptions last season. One year after winning its fi rst-ever playoff game, Milford fi nished just 3-7. The Eagles will have to replace quarter-

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back Hunter Johnson and could turn to Vince Ringland, who threw 65 passes a year ago. Ringland and Caleb Johns will be team's primary rushers and top receiver Noah Earley is back. West Clermont's go-to is the ground game. Last season, the Wolves had fi ve rushers with more than 50 attempts. They return two of them in Austin Fultz and Gage Bullock, a duo that combined for 633 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Bullock, Tyler Taktak and Howard Bingham will lead the defense, a trio that combined for 14 sacks. Defense will be vital for the Wolves in 2020. In its three years as a program, West Clermont is 15-3 when holding opponents to under 20 points and just 1-12 when an opponent scores more than 20 points. Lebanon joins the ECC but has suspended football activities until Sept. 1 after a positive COVID-19 test. The Warriors will have to replace last season's quarterback Ethan Marsh, but return 1,000-yard rusher Keith Farr. What will Walnut Hills' season look like? Walnut Hills will not have football for the fi rst fi ve weeks of the season as Cincinnati Public Schools has suspended all extracurricular activities during its virtual start to the 2020-21 school year. If the Eagles do take the fi eld, they will return quarterback Jack Reuter, who started as a freshman last season. Walnut Hills will have to replace its toptwo rushers but will have UC commit Mao Glynn up front leading the off ensive line. Leading receiver Nick Presley, who also ran for more than 300 yards, also returns for head coach Gerry Beauchamp.

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Howdy folks, Since my daughter got me the scooter, I have been riding it all over Bethel and am seeing something diff erent. A lot of homes have fl owers around their homes, and some have tomatoes by their homes. One fellar has sunfl owers by his house. The homes back here at Meadow Brook are beautiful. The other day as I was riding my scooter, I saw water in the ditch and a lot of minnows. How many of you folks knew there are a couple of Sears homes here? You could buy a complete home from Sears and they would deliver it. That is diff erent. When you are driving a car, you don’t see this beauty. I talked to Bill Sweeney and he has some big beautiful mums, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and other items. Also, Grant’s Farm and Greenhouses have a bunch of mums at each of their stores. They also have plenty of vegetables. The Grants Farm got a truck full of mulch. I had a visit with the doctor, or I should say the ladies in his offi ce, to check my right leg for a blood clot. It seems there is nothing wrong as far as I know. Walking from the car to their offi ce and back to the car sure made me tired. Their offi ce is in the old Kroger building in Anderson Township. Batavia will have their yard sales on Sept. 12, and the Grange will have a table at the church, so stop and see the folks. The Grange will be collecting food staples for the Laurel Methodist Church for a Thanksgiving meal at the Grange. More on this later. Talked to Sherry’s Lake and a 13year-old girl caught a 37 pound shovel head catfi sh on a Zebco 202. All of her brothers were so jealous and would not talk to her. That is something special for a young person – congratulations from

the Ole Fisherman and catch some more. I talked to Cedar Lake and they have had a 69 pound blue cat fi sh and a 46 pound shovel head catfi sh caught in their lake. They stock each Thursday with channel catfi sh and when they can get the big fi sh they stock them. That makes for good fi shing. Mike and Jamie were here and I had a cantaloupe melon that Bill Sweeney gave me, so Jamie cut it and Mike and I enjoyed a good piece of melon. Now Jamie ate a little of it. With the chemo, her taste buds have changed the same as mine. Jamie is doing good. She is losing some hair, so all of you keep her in your prayers please. The Bethel Lions Club fi lled the backpacks for the school children and the teachers will give the backpacks out when school starts. The Lions Club is very involved with our schools here in Bethel. I could not take part in the stuff ing of the backpacks this year, but I have in the past. The Bethel Lions will hold their pancake breakfast maybe next year if we can get this virus under control. This is the one way the club raises money to help the schools with uniforms for sports or other projects. I got to go to church this morning at the drive-in and there were 101 cars there. That has been a blessing for the church with this virus. They have a service at 8:30 a.m. in the church building and at 10 a.m. at the drive-in. What a blessing the preacher’s message was this morning. I believe the church will have services there in September and that makes it nice. A person doesn’t have to get all dressed up and if they happen to go to sleep nobody knows it, and especially if they snore or talk in your sleep like I do. Ha ha! Debby is taking good care of the cats. I miss them, but one of these days, I will be back with them. Start your week by praying and praising the good Lord. God bless all... More later...

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Top Workplaces Cincinnati: Which leaders, ﬁ rms won ‘best of show’? The Enquirer

The company that compiles the Top Workplaces Cincinnati list for The Enquirer, Energage, identiﬁ es special or “best in show” award recipients that are chosen based on standout scores for employee responses to 11 speciﬁ c survey statements. Employees rate these statements on a seven-point Likert scale from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” To select recipients, Energage looks at high statement ranks for scores to determine areas where an organization stands out. Three separate “best in show” awards for leadership among the 130 Top Workplaces Cincinnati organizations will be announced at a later date.

Appreciation Heritage Bank What the company does: Commercial bank Locations: Headquarters in Burlington and 18 other branches

Why the win: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company. What an employee says: “My managers telling me they appreciate me. It’s a great feeling to be appreciated and I feel it constantly. It makes me want to do more and go above and beyond each day.”

Benefi ts Unlimited Systems LLC What the company does: Helps manage oncologists’ offi ces through software tools and business intelligence. Location: Sycamore Township Why the win: My benefi ts package is good compared to others in this industry. What an employee says: “For me, the 401(k) match is an important benefi t, it allows me to contribute to my future but also shows that Unlimited Systems is invested in me as well by also contributing.” See WORKPLACES, Page 4B

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SCHOOL NEWS Cincinnati Children’s & Reds Community Fund host volunteer day On Aug. 6, more than 50 employees from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Reds Community Fund volunteered at South Avondale Elementary, helping the school prepare for the return of students next month. Morning and afternoon shifts were worked at various locations on the Avondale school campus, while volunteers followed a comprehensive set of health and safety guidelines. Inside the school, upgrades were made to the food pantry and “groom room,” which provides clothes, supplies, changing rooms and other necessities for the nearly 400 students. Exterior work included painting, mulching and installing picnic benches for an outdoor classroom. “Seeing all the Cincinnati Children’s and Reds employees volunteering today sends a message that we work together in order to uplift one another,” said Michael Allison, principal of South Avondale Elementary. Joining the volunteers and Allison were Cincinnati Children’s president and CEO Michael Fisher and Reds president and COO Phil Castellini. “What this means to us is just another way that we get to connect with the children of our Avondale community and help support them and their families,” said Fisher. “And the partnership with the Reds has been very special, and it’s a chance for our employees to give back outside the walls of the medical center.” “The collaborative eﬀ ort that comes in these big makeover projects takes our work in the community to the next level with the help of partners like Cincinnati Children’s, P&G and the Zoo,” said Castellini. “We feel proud to be working with these great organizations and hopefully more to come [for Avondale] in 2021, and so glad to be here and doing

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what we can today.” Additional volunteers assembled backpacks with school supplies and P&G personal care products, which will be made available to students and families from both South Avondale Elementary as well as nearby Rockdale Academy. Bobby Rodriguez, Cincinnati Children’s vice president of diversity, inclusion and community relations, addressed the volunteers in the afternoon session and worked on the outdoor crew. “It’s an honor for the Cincinnati Children’s family to be here connecting with our community,” said Rodriguez. “This is my ﬁ rst event, and I am very proud

Volunteers help organize the “groom room,” which provides clothes, personal supplies and other necessities for the nearly 400 students South Avondale Elementary. PROVIDED

Workplaces Clued-in senior management Phillips Edison & Co. What the company does: Owns and operates grocery-anchored shopping centers Location: Symmes Township Why the win: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company. What an employee says: “The senior managers here show they know what’s going on all the time. The company’s success is testament to that in and of itself.”

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NRL Mortgage What the company does: Residential mortgage originator Location: Mount Adams Why the win: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company. What an employee says: “Our president has a monthly meeting that keeps everyone well informed about NRL.”

Direction BRG Apartments What the company does: Operators of apartment communities in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky; Dayton, Ohio; Columbus; and Louisville Location: Sycamore Township Why the win: I believe this company is going in the right direction. What an employee says: “We are headed in a new direction and I am excited to see how it turns out.”

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donations from P&G, the Duke Energy Foundation and the Cincinnati Zoo. OneSource Center for Nonprofi t Excellence supported the project through its Shoppers Club resources, supplying fi le cabinets and shelving utilized in the interior renovation. The Reds Community Fund and P&G have partnered for the Community Makeover since 2010. Cincinnati Zoo and Cincinnati Children’s joined the partnership in 2013 for the fi rst Avondale project that included Gabriel’s Place, Hirsch Recreation Center and Hirsch ballfi elds. Michael Anderson, Reds Community Fund

Cincinnati Children’s CEO Michael Fisher, South Avondale principal Michael Allison and Reds COO Phil Castellini at South Avondale Elementary for the volunteer day. PROVIDED

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that we are out helping today and following all the safety policies and regulations. It’s been a real pleasure to be part of this day with the Cincinnati Reds.” The projects were scheduled to be a part of the 2020 Community Makeover in Avondale that was to feature over 500 volunteers from P&G, the Reds Community Fund, Cincinnati Children’s and the Cincinnati Zoo, along with other community partners. Despite having to postpone the majority of the makeover to 2021 due to COVID-19, Cincinnati Children’s and the Reds Community Fund identiﬁ ed immediate needs at South Avondale Elementary for this year. The volunteer projects also included

Vega America, Inc. What the company does: Manufacturer of industrial instrumentation Location: Oakley Why the win: At this company, we do things eﬃ ciently and well. What an employee says: “Get information to the people that need it; respond to pricing and quote issues.” Managers HCESC What the company does: Designs programs, oﬀ ers services and provides support in the areas of special education, curriculum, standards, leadership, assessment, data analysis, instruction, and educational technology Location: Forest Park Why the win: My manager helps me learn and grow, makes it easier to do my job well and cares about my concerns. What an employee says: “My supervisor has an extensive background in school nursing and is always

willing to share her knowledge and experience with us.”

Meaningfulness Beech Acres Parenting Center What the company does: Provides parent education, foster care services and individualized parent, child and family counseling services Location: Anderson Township Why the win: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful. What an employee says: “Impacting the lives of teachers, students and families throughout the Cincinnati area.”

New ideas Total Quality Logistics What the company does: Third-party logistics Location: Union Township Why the win: New ideas are encouraged at this company. What an employee says: “TQL has a speciﬁ c ‘idea box’ on our intranet. This allows for an employee to give ideas for any department to be better. We’ve taken many ideas from this box to help improve our IT applications, events, and employee morale.” See WORKPLACES, Page 5B

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TriHealth hosting free suicide prevention seminar at Cincinnati Sports Club On Thursday, Sept. 10 TriHealth is hosting a free educational session about suicide prevention at Cincinnati Sports Club on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. This 90 minute seminar will cover important statistics, risk factors, and the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) approach to help reduce suicidal behaviors

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street entrances – at 3950 Red Bank Road, 5535 Murray Avenue and 3939 Virginia Avenue. For more information about the Cincinnati Sports Club, visit www.CincinnatiSportsClub.com. TriHealth is hospitals, physicians and the community working together to help people live better. We provide clinical, educational, preventive and social programs through Bethesda North, Bethesda Butler, TriHealth Evendale, Good Samaritan and McCullough-Hyde

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Training Huﬀ Realty What the company does: Full-service agent/broker realty company Location: Fort Mitchell Why the win: I get the formal training I want for my career. What an employee says: “I think the Huﬀ learning portals are the most awesome tools. I really enjoy the systems.”

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Forestville Baptist Church 1311 Nagel Rd

GLEN ESTE CHURCH OF CHRIST

513-474-3884

937 Old State Route 74 (Behind Meijer) 513-753-8223 www.gecc.net

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Anderson Township

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

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

231-1020 christiansciencecincinnati.com

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

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Work/life flexibility Truepoint Wealth Counsel What the company does: Wealth management and ﬁ nancial advisory services, including tax preparation and estate planning. Location: Blue Ash Why the win: I have the ﬂ exibility I need to balance my work and personal life. What an employee says: “We use technology to be able to work remotely and even remotely join meetings. My teammates have my back and will always support me when something comes up. They know the importance of family and personal well-being.

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

Wednesday Bible Study & Kids Program ~ 7pm Nursery provided for all Services

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

Everyone is welcome!

513-722-2541

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

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

Email: goshenumc@fuse.net Follow us on

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

Come, connect, grow & serve

2010 Wolfangel Rd., Anderson Twp. 513-231-4301

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Fidelity Investments What the company does: Financial services: Location: Covington Why the win: This company oper-

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ates by strong values. What an employee says: “Never in my 15-year career have I ever been told to do anything but what is best for our customers.”

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hospitals and more than 140 other locations throughout Greater Cincinnati. This includes an ambulatory network, physician practices, research division, employer-based health services, hospice care, and ﬁ tness and health facilities. Learn more at trihealth.com, Facebook.com/TriHealth, @TriHealth on Twitter, and at YouTube.com/TriHealth. Julie Whitney, Phillippi-Whitney Communications LLC

Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM with

Childrens Ministry & Nursery PASTOR PAULA STEWART

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

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

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St. Peter is hosting our fi rst-ever Outdoor Rummage Sale and Raffl e on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill an entire grocery bag with treasures for just $5. Fill as many bags as you wish for $5 each. Items being raffl ed are handmade crafts, including an original painting, crocheted poncho, set of hand decorated stemware, and other custom items h 1192 Bethel-New Richmond Rd., New Richmond, Ohio 45157. Mary Ann Stang, St. Peter’s Jingle Bell Crafters

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52 Set on edge 1 Enjoy the sun 53 Having the least give 5 Completely committed 54 Large in scope 10 One to whom you tell 55 It’s sometimes everything covered in velvet 13 Hit show with the 56 William who wrote series finale ‘‘One ‘‘Shrek!’’ for the Road’’ 57 Not on point 19 Predator of the Pacific 59 Slip of the fingers Northwest 61 Angsty genre 20 ____-Grain 62 Cocaine and guns, in (breakfast-bar a Pacino movie? brand) 67 What Consumer 21 Singer Carly ____ Reports lacks, Jepsen unlike most other 22 ‘‘Give me a minute’’ magazines 23 Iditarod, for one? 69 Buzz Lightyear and 26 Intertwine Woody, e.g. 27 Show stoppers? 70 Massive, in poetry 28 German ‘‘please’’ 71 Whine connoisseurs? 29 Bronze that’s not 74 Party symbol since winning any 1870 awards? 76 ‘‘Is that really 30 Station necessary?’’ 31 One driving kids 78 Jackson known as the around in a Subaru? ‘‘Queen of Gospel’’ 33 B-side to the Beatles’ 80 Sidestep ‘‘Ticket to Ride’’ 81 Troops who are 36 Ginger, e.g. worried about sun 37 Turn down protection? 40 Longtime home for 84 Like this clue Terry Gross 85 Basketball player, in 41 Boasts old slang 43 In the same family 86 Brain wave chart, for 47 Letting out all the short stops to drown 87 Like most prime out the other numbers instruments? 88 All right Online subscriptions: Today’s 89 New York’s iconic puzzle and more ____ Building than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords 93 Give mom’s mom the ($39.95 a year). stink eye? AC R O S S

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