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Expansions, distilleries popping up on Kentucky Bourbon Trail Dahlia Ghabour Louisville Courier Journal USA TODAY NETWORK

LOUISVILLE – If you’re planning to visit the Louisville area, it might be worth visiting a distillery – or 18 – while you’re here.

In fact, distillery representatives would really love for you to visit. In 2019, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour welcomed nearly 2 million visitors. In 2020, that number plummeted to just under 600,000 as Americans were encouraged to stay home to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

Now, with spring rolling up and doses of various COVID-19 vaccines rolling out, distillery owners hope Kentucky Bourbon Trail tours will pick back up again.

Of course, those tours are a bit diff erent now: they’re operating with small tour groups of less than 10 people, and hand sanitizer and masks are required.

You’ll have to book in advance, but it still only takes a few dollars and a mask to visit some of Kentucky’s famed distilleries.

Jeff Crowe, director of Kentucky Experiences for Heaven Hill Distillery, said the distillery’s normally 20-guest tour is limited to six guests per group for social distancing. In a normal year, the distillery welcomes 150,000 guests – so cutting capacity by two-thirds impacted those numbers.

Heaven Hill Distillery has locations in downtown Louisville at 1701 W. Breckenridge St. and in Bardstown, Kentucky at 1064 Loretto Road.

“Other than being closed for a bit, the things that made us famous still keep us famous,” Crowe said. “Everyone gets a tasting and tour, you just have to follow our COVID-19 protocol. We didn’t have to change a whole lot so much as fi netune it.”

For most of March, Heaven Hill was completely at capacity for tours at both

Frazier Kentucky History Museum staff and contractors put the fi nishing touches on the welcome center as they prepare to unveil the official starting point for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. SAM UPSHAW JR./LOUISVILLE COURIER JOURNAL/USA TODAY NETWORK

locations. The team is even thinking of expanding its hours again: after going from seven days a week to four, extra days of operation could be added back in May. “There’s a lot more foot traffi c on the sidewalk on the weekends, and from my understanding, hotel occupancy is increasing quickly,” he said. “I feel like we’re on a rebirth of downtown Louisville once again.”

Many distilleries on the trail completed construction or expansion last year, so there’s something new to see

even if you’ve visited some of them before. Woodford Reserve is doubling its production capacity, though its tours are still closed to the public. Four Roses Bourbon is expanding its visitor center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky to double its previous capacity. And Brown-Forman is launching a $95 million expansion to double its production capacity, too.

“The demand for American whiskey worldwide is a result of the craftsmanship and specialness of Kentucky’s signature spirit,” Alex Alvarez, Brown-Forman’s chief production and sustainabil-

ity offi cer, said in a previous statement.

“This expansion will allow us to increase production, improve effi ciency, and enhance the workspace so we can continue bringing whiskey, made right here in Louisville, Kentucky, to the world.”

There’s even new distilleries on the way: Log Still Distillery, a family-owned distillery from the descendants of J.W. Dant, is launching a 350-acre $20 million campus build in New Haven, KenSee TRAIL, Page 2A

What will the 2021 Derby look like?

Parking, traffi c, COVID safety and dining

chill Downs will be able to cross Central Avenue at Third, Sixth and Ninth streets.

Lucas Aulbach and Dahlia Ghabour Louisville Courier Journal USA TODAY NETWORK

Fans will be in attendance this year at the 147 Kentucky Derby, for the fi rst time since 2019.

But that doesn't mean the scene will look like your typical fi rst Saturday in May. Around 15,000 fans will be permitted to the infi eld, Churchill Downs announced in early April, while reserved seating options will fi ll the stands to between 40% to 60% capacity, meaning around 45,000 people total could be at the historic racetrack for the annual Run for the Roses.

From parking to betting to grabbing a bite to eat, the experience will be a little diff erent in 2021 for attendees at Thursday's Thurby festivities, Friday's Kentucky Oaks and the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1.

Here's a quick look at what attendees can expect.

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Parking at the Kentucky Derby On-site parking at Churchill Downs is reserved on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with passes required to enter any lots on the property.

Guest shuttles to the racetrack will be available at the Kentucky Exposition Center (937 Phillips Lane) those three

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days, and on Friday and Saturday, guests are also able to park at Cardinal Stadium's purple lot A, 2800 S Floyd St., and take a 10-minute walk to Churchill Downs. Several nearby streets will also be available for parking, though drivers may be charged to leave their cars in private lots.

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Louisville Metro Police offi cials have not yet released a traffi c plan for Churchill Downs and surrounding neighborhoods for Derby Week, but the racetrack's plan calls for Central Avenue to be closed to traffi c from Taylor Boulevard to Third Street beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, traffi c on that same Central Avenue stretch will be closed beginning at 8 a.m., along with a closure on Oakdale Avenue from Southern Parkway to Central Avenue.

COVID-19 safety inside Churchill Downs While coronavirus vaccines are becoming more common, Churchill Downs plans to take steps to make sure that the See DERBY, Page 2A

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weekend races don't turn into a super-spreader event.

Mask will be required at all times, according to a guide released by the racetrack, except when race attendees are actively eating or drinking. Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be available throughout Churchill Downs, including at all food and beverage vendors and at betting stations. Social distancing will be encouraged as well, through stickers and other means.

Additionally, all attendees will be screened by metal detectors before entry. Churchill Downs recommends Oaks and Derby Day guests arrive early to accommodate search procedures at all admission gates.

You'll notice some predictable diff erences in your betting experience as well. Cash will still be accepted, but other betting methods that don't require paper money are available.

Attendees are encouraged to skip the line entirely and bet by using the TwinSpires app, which off ers bettors a chance to wager directly from their phones instead of waiting in line. That app is also available to bettors outside Churchill Downs.

More precautions will be taken at betting stands, though, including social distancing requirements and extra hand sanitizing stations. Self-service terminals where those in attendance can lay down a bet will also be available throughout the racetrack.

Reserved seating tickets for Oaks and Derby in 2021 are "all-inclusive," meaning food and beverages are included in the admission price, a new policy put in place to reduce person-to-person contact and to give attendees "the opportunity to try a greater variety of food, including past favorites and exciting new addi-

Chef David Danielson with items from the Kentucky Derby At-Home menu. ANDREW KUNG

tions while enjoying a full premium beverage selection." Wristbands to indicate that you're covered will be available in your seating area.

Preventing the spread of the coronavirus will be a priority in the infi eld as well, according to Churchill Downs, which recently announced that it would open the space to around 15,000 fans that Friday and Saturday. Masks will be required except when eating or drinking, the racetrack said, and attendees in the infi eld will be subject to the same health and safety protocols that those in the stands will follow.

Those who bought infi eld tickets this year will be required to enter Churchill Downs through the Infi eld Gate at Central Avenue and Fourth Street.

Staff members will be required to practice social distancing and wear masks as well and will have to pass a temperature check and medical questionnaire before work begins.

Food, drinks & dining at the Kentucky Derby

Jockey Florent Geroux, is congratulated after winning race seven on Derby Day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky, Friday, May 5, 2016. Bryan Woolston / Special to the Courier Journal BRYAN WOOLSTON

You can still drink a mint julep or two — or more —while you're at the racetrack during Derby Week. It'll just come with a lid this year.

Those with reserved seating, all-inclusive tickets will simply have to fl ash their wristband at a kiosk or concession stand or toward a masked walking vendor to order food or drinks. Champagne is the only item not

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tucky. They are currently applying for membership and may be eligible for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour when it opens in December.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail features the 18 heritage distilleries that make the majority of the world’s bourbon – including places like Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Woodford Reserve – while the Craft Tour features the smaller distilleries that began distilling in the last fi ve or 10 years, like Willett and Kentucky Peerless.

This city is also home to the Urban Bourbon Trail, which features 46 Louisville bars and restaurants that excel in bourbon fl ights, cocktails, bourbon-infused food and conversation about anything you want to know about Kentucky’s favorite spirit.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail suggests visitors take at least fi ve days to visit spots on the Craft Tour trail – but if you want to hit all of the sights on the Bourbon Trail, it will take about nine days.

You can pick up a Bourbon Trail passport at your fi rst stop, then get a passport stamp for each distillery you visit.

Anyone who collects all the stamps gets a gift glass upon turning in the passport. Don’t worry – if any distillery on the list is closed due to COVID-19 at the time of your visit, the stamp won’t

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Concession stands will also be open in the infi eld, although attendees have the option of bringing in their own boxed lunches or food items in clear plastic bags or containers that do not exceed the maximum size of 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Boxed lunches or food items must fi t in the guest's bag or one-gallon clear Ziploc-style storage bag — no trash bags. And keep in mind that guests are restricted to one bag only — additional bags for food will not be permitted.

For those in a suite with a dining room, Churchill Downs' buff et-style food service has been redesigned to use containers and more individual-style foods, with a sanitation staff member assigned to each table to change utensils and clean as needed.

In the kitchens, stickers on the fl oors mark where cooks can stand and extra tables have been added to space prep teams out.

Churchill Downs has also placed social distance stickers and markers to help guide guests standing in line for concessions. Staff members hope that eliminating payment transactions will help lines move quicker, and extra mobile kiosks have been set up so if one line gets too long, guests can move to another food service cart.

Lucas Aulbach can be reached at laulbach@courierjournal.com, 502-582-4649 or on Twitter @LucasAulbach.

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be required on your passport for completion.

The Craft Tour is broken into four regions: Northern, Central, Western and Bluegrass, with a suggested total travel time of one week. Distilleries include Preservation Distillery +Farms, Dueling Grounds Distillery and more.

“As one of the fi rst distilleries to begin hosting visitors some 60 years ago, it was diffi cult for us to close our gates for a time last year,” said Roy Lee Wigginton, events manager for Maker’s Mark Distillery. “But our team worked hard and we have a good system in place to provide a safe guest experience that is still rich and uniquely Maker’s Mark here at our distillery on Star Hill Farm.

We’re excited to be welcoming our fans and friends back to the distillery.”

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Photographer and veteran Isaac Wright arrested again Cameron Knight

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Alyssa Wray belts it out during Sunday night’s “American Idol.” ERIC MCCANDLESS, ABC/PROVIDED

NKU’s Alyssa Wray ‘a subtle force’ on ‘American Idol’ Oscar-themed show Sarah Brookbank and Charles Trepany Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

“American Idol” returned on April 18 with the top 12 contestants, which included Northern Kentucky University student Alyssa Wray.

Last week, contestants were decked out in red-carpet glam, performing Oscar-nominated songs in honor of next week’s Academy Awards.

Fans voted during the emotional two-hour episode, which aired live coast-to-coast. At the end of the show, host Ryan Seacrest revealed which nine singers were voted into the next round.

So how did Wray do?

We won’t make you hold your breath – she moved on to the top 10.

Wray, a Perryville, Kentucky, native, who said she hopes to win an Oscar someday in addition to “Idol,” put her theatrical belt to use on “This Is Me” from the 2017 fi lm “The Greatest Showman,” earning a standing ovation from all three judges.

Judge Lionel Richie praised the 19-year-old for waiting until the end of the song to show off her powerful voice and range.

“You are a subtle force,” he said. “The fact that you held it, and you were subtle in your movements, when you fi nally delivered we were all cheering.”

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For the second time fi ve months, photographer and U.S. Army veteran Isaac Wright was arrested by a team of law enforcement offi cers.

He was returning to Cincinnati after he turned himself into a Louisiana Court last week per Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Lisa Allen’s instructions.Wright has been charged with fi ve felonies after police said he broke into the Queen City Tower, the PNC Bank Tower and Great American Ball Park to take pictures.

Wright’s Instagram, Driftershoots, shows a number of Cincinnati locations.

Cincinnati police deployed 16 offi cers and fi ve bomb dogs in response to his actions at Queen City Tower in November, prosecutors said.

Police got a nationwide warrant for Wright’s arrest and alerted other law enforcement agencies when he was in their area, apparently tracking his phone. Cincinnati investigators told the other agencies Wright could be armed and was a veteran with “special forces training” and post-traumatic stress disorder. Wright does have PTSD, but the Colerain High School graduate and former chaplain’s assistant, said he has never been violent.

He was released on bond April 9 after more than 100 days in jail. He was fi rst arrested on Dec. 17 on a highway in the Arizona desert. Police had a helicopter hovering overhead when it happened.

Since then, his lawyer, Laurence Haas, has argued in court that Wright was overcharged and that his military record was being used against him. Wright has no criminal record.

Prosecutors and police have fought for a high bond, successfully getting it set at $400,000 for a short time. The prosecution said “stealth and deception” are Wright’s trademarks and he would “disappear” if released from jail.

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On April 15, he checked in with his electronic monitoring offi cer in the morning, Haas said, and headed for Cincinnati. Around 9 p.m., Wright’s car was stopped in Warren County, Kentucky, and once again, a squad of offi cers surrounded him.

Wright was aware he had an open misdemeanor warrant out of Kenton County on charges he climbed the Roebling Suspension Bridge to take pictures.

Haas said Wright had planned to pay the bond asso-

Isaac Wright image of the Cincinnati skyline at night from the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. USED WITH PERMISSION FROM ISAAC WRIGHT

ciated with the charges.

“We are being told that an order was given by CPD to the Kentucky State troopers to arrest Isaac the minute he came into Kentucky,” Haas said.

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Wright’s car and phone were also seized in Kentucky. He was released on his own recognizance by the Warren County court.

Wright said that while he was in custody one offi cer became apologetic for the level of response once he fi gured out what the charges were.

“Normally when we get this kind of response, it’s for murderers. They called me away from family and told me to get to the state line immediately,” Wright recalled the offi cer saying.

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Haas said he is trying to get answers about why his client was stopped in this way again and why Cincinnati was involved with a Kentucky warrant.

“This was another instance of continued trauma for a vet that suff ers from PTSD,” Haas said. “This was an extremely dangerous situation that could have been avoided.”

Haas fi led a motion in the case on April 19 to have Wright’s car and phone returned to him. His next court date before Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Lisa Allen is May 4.

The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Offi ce and the Cincinnati Police Department declined to comment on Wright’s arrest in Kentucky.

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8 great toy stores in Cincinnati Charles Infosino Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Your children need not wait until Christmas to get toys from Santa Claus. You can take them toy shopping anytime and let them choose what they like. Cincinnati has lots of toy stores that off er things that you will not fi nd at big box stores. Here are some of them.

Coolest Toys on Earth Two locations: 6840 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, and 314 Main St., Milford; coolesttoysonearth.com.

The Mariemont location is the main store. They offer toys from around the world, including brainteaser mechanical puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, science toys, working steam and sterling engines, fi dget toys, kinetic art and sculptures, cool crafts, baby and toddler toys.

Their prices range from $5 for a slinky to $15,000 for a powered paraglider – an actual fl ying machine that a person straps to their back to fl y. The Mariemont location is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and they are closed on Monday. The Milford location is open on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. only.

“This is the toy store for cool kids and big kids! If you fi nd a cool toy out there in the world somewhere in your travels, please let us know about it and we may reward you with one for yourself at no charge if we decide to carry it!” owner Elliot Werner said.

Disney Store 7875 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township; stores.shopdisney.com/oh/cincinnati.

This is a toy store and more; it is small piece of Disneyland in Cincinnati. The store sells Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar brands. Their toy merchandise includes action fi gures; bath toys; car, trains and RC toys; dolls; games and puzzles; learning toys; LEGO; play sets, and plush and stuff ed animals.

Toy prices range from $5.98 to $170. They are open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Flying Pig Toys 7723 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township; fl yingpigtoys.com.

Flying Pig off ers high quality wooden toys, several heirloom-quality brands, and toys for open ended play. Their best-selling toys are holztigers, which are wooden fi gurines, animals and people meant for small world play.

The prices range from $5 to $280. They do not have set hours of operation. Call 513-580-4220 or email them at info@fl yingpigtoys.com to make an appointment. Patrons can also order off the website and do free local pick-up in the store or have the items shipped. They provide free shipping for orders over $100.

“I carry a lot of unique brands at every price point with products that are not in the big box stores,” owner Marci Harman said.

House of Plastik 834 Ohio 125, Suite 310, Withamsville, houseofplastik.com.

House of Plastik Vintage Toys, Collectibles and Candy is a toy store that carries toy lines from the mid-1970s to the present.

They sell modern and vintage Star Wars toys, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Power Rangers, Marvel Legends, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Lego fi gures and much more.

Their prices range from $5 for bin fi gures, such as basic Lego fi gures, to high dollar collectible fi gures and pieces that cost hundreds of dollars.

They are open Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The shop is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

“We pride ourselves on being someplace that a family or a 40 something kid can come and fi nd something. Our store is welcoming, and we appreciate everyone who comes in,” says owner Jerome Kunkel.

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3040 Madison Road, Oakley; kingarthurstoys.com.

King Arthur’s Court sells a wide variety of toys and gifts for all ages.

The price of toys ranges from $1 to $300. They have a downstairs playroom called the Dungeon with a zipline and other climb-on toys. Upstairs, they have a dress-up stage for kids to play in. They also feature a Birthday Castle, where the birthday boy or girl gets a special key to the Castle for a special gift waiting inside.

They are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We have a wide variety of toys and gifts for all ages.

We have board games that are good for family night or for hanging out with friends. We carry infant toys, stuff ed animals, Lego and Playmobil and puzzles that range from 35 pieces all the way to 40,000 pieces,” manager Rob Kearney says.

The Lego Store 7875 Montgomery Road, Space 2109, Kenwood; lego.com.

The Lego Store sells Lego toys and playsets. Their items can range from $1.99 to $799.99 for the Millennium Falcon.

They are open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

“What’s amazing about our stores is the fact that we continuously innovate for our consumers and shoppers, with new partner products like Lego Super Mario, a play experience that’s customizable and interactive, to our Lego Dots line, where kids can tap into their passion of arts and crafts, to some of our iconic Lego City and Lego Friends adventures and much more,” associate brand relations manager Molly Martin said.

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The fl ight will operate three times per day beginning Nov. 2.

The airline started selling tickets for the fl ights on April 24.

The direct service to Boston is American’s 10th destination from CVG. The airline already provides yearround and seasonal nonstop service to Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago; Dallas; Miami; New York; Philadelphia; Phoenix; and Washington, D.C. “We are excited to strengthen our network at CVG with new nonstop service to Boston just in time for the winter holiday season,” said Brian Znotins, American Airlines' vice president of

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Road to the Past Collectibles sells toys from the 1970s to the present. They carry thousands of action fi gures. Their action fi gures include Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, He-Man, Transformers and more. The shop specializes in toy prototypes and preproduction items, such as Kenner and Hasbro.

Action fi gures range from $1 to high-end mint, in package items in the thousands. Current hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday by appointment only.

“We value every customer and pride ourselves with global networking to fi nd that special toy/item you are looking for at best prices,” owner Joe Riley said. “We have been collectors for 30-plus years, been in business at our location for fi ve years and strive to help every collector complete their collections at best prices in town.”

Stoney's Village 323 W. Sixth St., Covington, stoneystoys.com.

Stoney's Village Toy Shoppe sells toys that have value both as a learning tool and creative qualities.

They carry lots of wooden toys and toys made from recycled plastics, and do not carry any battery-operated toys. Stoney’s also off ers board games, puzzles and artwork. The merchandise ranges from $15 to $95.

Though the store is currently closed, it will reopen the fi rst week of March. It will be open Friday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. On weekdays, the owner will off er appointments and curbside delivery.

“My goal is to make shopping a memorable experience for my customers by engaging with them and allowing them to have hands on interaction with my toys. Part of my shop philosophy means participating in my community,” owner Sandi Stonebraker said.

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The Duke Energy Convention Center will be hosting the only in-person motor vehicle show within a 450-mile radius of Cincinnati this May. The special spring edition of the Cincinnati Auto Expo will be held May 5-9.

This will be the 33rd annual Expo.

The Expo is managed and promoted by the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association (GCADA), which represents 93 area franchised new automotive dealerships.

The Expo is typically in early February but the dates were moved due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a press release, Duke Energy Convention Center has been designated a Global Biorisk Advisory Council accredited facility and has established a cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents such as the novel coronavirus.

Masks will be mandatory, above a guest’s nose, and guests will need to be socially distanced. Organizers have widened expo fl oor aisles to 14 feet to accommodate social distancing.

The pandemic has changed a few things but the Dream Machine Boulevard presented by General Electric Credit Union will be back with a collection of the “most coveted vehicles in the area.”

Guests will have the opportunity to test drive new Chevrolet and Subaru models. An expanded Cincinnati Concours d’ Elegance exhibit will feature rare and collectible cars from many eras.

There’s something for the non-vehicle lovers too.

The Subaru Pet Park will feature animals from local shelters ready for adoption. The Safe Travel for Kids Family Zone will feature an RC car raffl e and activities for children.

Tickets are good for any one day of

The Cincinnati Auto Expo returns to the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati May 5-9.

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Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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10 family-friendly bookstores in Cincinnati both adults and children. Most books range from $5.99 to $29.99.

They are open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Charles Infosino

Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Give a kid a book and you will give a kid a break.

Taking your children to a bookstore will give them the opportunity select the books of their choosing. The books that you buy for your children can educate, entertain and inspire them. Here are 10 of Cincinnati’s most salient family-friendly bookstores.

Roebling Point Books & Coffee 306 Greenup St., Covington; roeblingpointbooksandcoff ee.com.

Roebling Point off ers books, coff ee, hot chocolate, T-shirts, journals and greeting cards. The shop sells used children's books for $2.50, new children's books starting at $5.99 and collectible children's books starting at $45. If you cannot fi nd what you are looking for, they can special order books easily and quickly, and most likely get it for you within a few days.

Roebling Point is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Blue Manatee Literacy Project Bookstore 3094 Madison Road, Oakley; bluemanatee.org.

Blue Manatee is a non-profi t organization that sells books, Jellycat plushies, new baby toys and bibs, stationery and art supplies, totes and local interest items.

Their book selection includes board books, picture books, middle grade fi ction and graphic novels, young adult, adult and non-fi ction. Their prices range from $5.99 for a board book to $50 for a coff ee table book.

Blue Manatee has a virtual story-time program every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. on Instagram. The bookstore operates on a one-for-one model, which means that for every book purchased, they donate a book to a child in need in the community. This works with in-store and online purchases. They are currently open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blue Marble Books 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas; bluemarblebooks.com.

Blue Marble sells children’s books, plush, games, puzzles and some baby clothes. Their mission is to promote youth literacy and a joy for reading. The price of their books ranges from $1 to $40 or more. They are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Book Rack 8315 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township; cincybookrack.com.

The Book Rack sells new and used books, jigsaw puzzles, posters and tabletop/role playing games such as Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons.

They sell new books at cover price and used books tend to be half the cover price. Instead of giving out cash for trade-ins, they have an in-store credit system that gives customers a percentage discount on their purchases when they trade in used books.

They are open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

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The Bookshelf sells books, greeting cards, jigsaw puzzles, children's games and plush toys. Children’s books range from $5.99 to $30 or more. They have a children's book buying program, in which after 10 books are bought, the 11th is free. They are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Smith & Hannon Bookstore 1405 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine; smithandhannonbookstore.org.

Smith & Hannon is the only Black-owned bookstore in Cincinnati and is listed on Oprah’s list of Blackowned bookstores. The store sells books, sculptures, bookmarks, cards, prints, T-shirts, puzzles and a host of other things. Their inventory focuses on African American authors, though it features a wide variety of authors and genres. The store’s book selection includes photography, non-fi ction, biographies, cooking, children, young adult, politics and more.

Most books cost $2.99 to $28. Children's books range from $2.99 to $19.99. They carry new and used books, and they special order books at customer request. They also mail books to various places. Smith & Hannon also features book signings.

The store is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ohio Book Store 726 Main St., Downtown; ohiobookstore.net.

Ohio Book Store has fi ve fl oors of books and magazines. The store also has a book bindery where they repair and restore books, and a big part of that business is restoring children's books. Most of their inventory is used and older books. Their children's books start at $2, typically cost $2 to $5, and can cost over $100. They are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Duttenhofer's Books 214 W. McMillan St., Clifton Heights; duttenhofers.com.

Duttenhofer's sells books, children's T-shirts and old illustrations. Children’s books start at $3 for Little Golden Books and range from $25 to $50 for antique, illustrated editions. They are open every day, except Monday, from noon to 5 p.m.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers 2692 Madison Road, Norwood; josephbeth.com.

Jo-Beth sells books, magazines, greeting cards, candles, fashion and style products, and other home decor. The store carries a large selection of products made by local artisans, artists and authors. JosephBeth off ers virtual book fairs for areas schools and is working on summer programming. The bookstore is home to Bronte Bistro, which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, specialized coff ees and alcoholic beverages.

Joseph-Beth has bargain books starting at $1.99 for

The Friends' Used Book Store at the Warehouse 8456 Vine St., Hartwell; cincylibraryfriends.org.

The Friends' Used Book Store sells used books, CDs, DVDs, board games, vinyl records, greeting cards, puzzles and graphic novels. Their main mission is to support the Cincinnati Library and its programs, especially library children's programing. They get their inventory from donations from the Cincinnati Library and the public. The warehouse sells thousands of children’s books for all ages. Most of their children's books cost $3 or less. The warehouse off ers memberships, which get members special discounts. Additionally, they have year-round promotions.

The Warehouse is open, by appointment only, on Monday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Container kitchen herb garden is a thoughtful, practical gift Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

When Mother Nature off ers her wild bounty, she doesn’t take into account we may be busy with other things, like harvesting spring produce or working to patch leaky gutters.

That’s why I’m a bit late in getting this column to my editors. For the past week, along with regular chores, we’ve been outdoors, sometimes over hill and dale, foraging for wild edibles. Morels are in season but oh so elusive. Violets and red buds for jellies there for the taking.

So it wasn’t until today that I got to sit down and read my mail. In it was a timely query. “What are some good cooking herbs to grow in containers? I don’t have much space, but buying fresh herbs puts a dent in my budget and I waste more than I use.”

Now most herbs are happy either in the ground or in a container. The bonus of container gardening? More control.

With Mother’s Day approaching, a container kitchen herb garden is a thoughtful, practical gift. Container herbs are good outdoor accents, as well.

Tips to get you started: h Good drainage, proper container size and good potting soil are essential. h Plant herbs singly or in groups. h Planting several herbs in a container is fi ne as long as they have the same soil, water, etc. requirements. h Herbs planted in containers will be smaller than in-ground herbs, which is good for those aggressive spreading herbs, like mints, chives, oregano and thyme. h You’ll harvest more often, too. That keeps herbs smaller. h The herbs below are super versatile. Good choices for an essential and basic herb garden. h They like sun but will tolerate a little shade.

Basil

Rita Heikenfeld’s teaching herb garden contains some potted herbs. Basils are pictured in a black kettle.

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This annual herb comes in many varieties, from standards like Genovese to petite, dwarf varieties like Bouquet.

Pinch fl owers off (fl owers of culinary herbs are edible) for a longer harvest.

Basil lends a sweet/spicy note to foods.

Add during the last fi ve minutes of cooking time for an explosion of fl avor.

Rosemary Rosemary, that piney-tasting, tender perennial, usually gets as big as the pot it’s in. Once it reaches the same height as the pot, either root prune it or move to a larger pot.

It’s a strong-tasting herb, particular-

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Thyme This perennial tends to look weedy after a couple of years in the ground, yet it is easily controlled in a pot. Thyme comes in bush or trailing varieties. Lemon thyme is a much-loved container herb.

Oregano A must for a culinary garden. Think pizza! An easy perennial to grow, it, too, takes to good, regular pruning to control growth. Greek oregano is the gold stan-

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Chives Both garlic and onion chives are fastgrowing perennials. Harvest by cutting down to soil level.

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“Why yes. I’m very fond of tea,” Alice said to the Mad Hatter in the movie “Alice in Wonderland.” Alice was not unusual for her peer group. Many children enjoy tea parties, and Cincinnati has several venues that off er them. They all take precautions against COVID-19, so you can drink your tea carefree.

Mrs. Teapots 339 Fairfi eld Ave., Bellevue; facebook.com/ Mrs-Teapots-Tea-Room-146435185673.

The venue is an English-inspired tearoom that specializes in afternoon tea.

The tea parties are called “Afternoon Adult High Tea,” which comes with four courses and tea. The cost, which includes tax and gratuity, is $35 per adult and $24.11 per child age 10 and under.

The fi rst course is quiche and salad; the second course is scones, bread and fresh fruit; the third course is assorted fi nger sandwiches; and the fourth course is dessert featuring an assortment of homemade pastries. They have 25 diff erent varieties of tea, which cost $4 for a small cup and $5 for a large cup.

To combat COVID-19, they are operating at 50% capacity and are sanitizing. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are open on Sunday for private parties only.

Princess Grace Events Customer provides venue; princessgraceevents.com.

This company employs entertainers, most who dress as princesses, to host parties. Their characters include: Ice Queen (who looks like Elsa), Island Princess (who looks like Moana), Snow White, Sleeping Princess (who looks like Sleeping Beauty), Ice Sister (who looks like Anna), Ice Harvester (who looks like Kristoff ), Arabian Princess (who looks like Jasmine), Cinderella, Charming Prince (who looks like his name should be inverted), Rapunzel, Beastly Friend (who looks like the Beast), Godmother (who looks like the word “Fairy” should precede her name), Fashion Friend (who looks like Barbie) and Celestia – Unicorn Princess.

They host tea parties, birthday parties and other gatherings. If you hire them for a tea party, you will have to provide the venue, tea, food and party supplies. Princess Grace Events provides the entertainment. They perform at parties with several guests and sometime are hired to entertain just one child.

Their performers sometimes share tea etiquette or “royal manners” with the children as they sip tea. An hour-long party costs $175 for one character and $110 per each additional character.

These rates come with a story time, rhinestone tiara for the guest of honor, “Build-A-Buddy” plush craft and teatime.

With COVID-19, the princesses have taken precautions. They wear masks

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when asked to and give fewer hugs and blow more kisses than before. They limit the number of children at a party to 10.

The performers sanitize before, during and after each event.

“Our princesses love to sing, and we especially love it when kiddos join in!

Most of our performers have backgrounds in music and acting, so they're comfortable singing with their little fans,” owner Danielle Watters said.

The BonBonerie Bakery & Cafe 2030 Madison Road, Evanston; bonbonerie.com.

The cafe has a tearoom and off ers tea parties. They off er over 15 diff erent types of specialty blended teas, including black teas, Oolong tea, white tea, green tea and Tisanes – which are herbal teas. The BonBonerie off ers Afternoon Teas, which are private tea parties, for $28 per adult and $20 per child – tax and gratuity included. There is no minimum number of guests. Reservations for private parties need to be made at least 24 hours in advance. Tea parties can begin any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Each Afternoon Tea comes with a pot of tea and three tiered stands. The fi rst tier comes with an assortment of fi nger sandwiches: cucumber and fresh Boursin cheese sandwiches, veggie cream cheese with crisp bell peppers on multi grain sandwiches and egg salad on homemade buttery dill biscuit sandwiches. The middle tier serves dessert: buttery tea cookies, French macarons and petite double fudge brownies from their bakery. The fi nal tier presents mini scones, slices of specialty French quiche, thick slices of fruit bread and fresh seasonal berries. Their children’s tea is served with turkey and colby, and peanut butter and jelly fi nger sandwiches. There is also a sweets plate,

A tea party at Mrs. Teapots. PROVIDED

which off ers a handmade cutout cookie, a brownie and a buttery tea cookie.

To combat COVID-19, they have removed tables to accommodate spacing requirements and they are operating at limited capacity. They are stringent in cleaning and sanitize surfaces frequently. Staff members are always masked.

Guests are required to wear appropriate face coverings when indoors and not eating or drinking. They are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and select hours on Sunday.

Churchill’s Fine Teas Two locations: 3438 Edwards Road, Hyde Park; 122 W. Elder St., Over-theRhine; churchillsteas.com.

Prior to the pandemic, the tea retailer hosted public tea tastings, tea parties and tea pairing events, as well as private events. When conditions improve, Churchill will host tea parties again. Until then, they are just selling tea parties to go, tea sets, tea and tea accessories.

The tea sets range from $24.95 to $54.95. Churchill off ers at-home “Tea and Chocolate Pairing” experiences for $27, which need to be ordered in advance.

The pairings are seasonal, so they change the teas and chocolate combinations every few months.

The Findlay Market shop is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hyde Park store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Essencha Tea House

An assortment of teas at Mrs. Teapots. PROVIDED

3212A Madison Road, Oakley; essenchatea.com.

At Essencha, reservations and a $5 per guest deposit are required for tea parties. The deposit is non-refundable but gets applied to the end bill. The me-

nu off erings for the tea parties are a la carte. Their off erings include fruit cups for $1.50 to $4; scones for $1.95 to $3.25; Madisono's gelato or sorbetto for $4; triple chocolate brownies for $3; matcha bars for $3.50; and matcha cupcakes for $2.50. They also serve soups and salads for $3 to $9; crepes for $8 to $8.50; sandwiches for $5 to $9; and seasonal specials.

Due to the pandemic, the restaurant is temporarily closed, but the bakery remains open. There is a limit of 10 people per tea party. Mask requirements, frequent surface sanitation and limiting the number of people in the bakery are additional safety measures.

They are open Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Heritage Tastings at the Cottage 7664 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township; heritagetastings.com.

This venue off ers weekend tea sittings, dinners, wine and beer tastings, and fresh baked goods. The tea sitting is a 5-course meal that includes fi nger sandwiches, scones, fruit and cheese plate, soup, salad, quiche, dessert and a variety of teas. They cost $22 per person.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, tables are spaced six feet apart. Masks are required. Hand sanitizer, thermometers and masks are available for guests.

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SPORTS Beechwood QB Cameron Hergott wins longest-running Mr. Football honor James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

For the second straight year, a Northern Kentucky player has won the longest-running Mr. Football honor.

Beechwood senior quarterback Cameron Hergott was named Kentucky Mr. Football by the Associated Press on April 15. He shared the honor with Frederick Douglass off ensive lineman Jager Burton.

Hergott becomes the sixth Northern Kentucky player to win the award and the second winner in a row following Covington Catholic All-American Michael Mayer in 2020.

Other past winners include Frank Jacobs of Newport Central Catholic (1986), Shaun Alexander of Boone County (1994), Jared Lorenzen of Highlands (1998), and Patrick Towles of Highlands (2011).

It is also the second straight year that local players won both the Kentucky and Ohio Mr. Football honors after Roger Bacon running back Corey Kiner won the Ohio award.

Hergott committed to Akron of the Mid-American Conference in February.

He started his career at Highlands before transferring to Beechwood, whose off ensive coordinator is his uncle, former Beechwood state champion quarterback Greg Hergott.

It is Hergott’s second such honor this season. Hergott, who was named the Kentucky Football Coaches Association's Mr. Football in January after throwing for 2,467 yards and 26 touchdowns while rushing for 1,078 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. The KFCA has been giving out its honor for three years.

He helped lead the Tigers to a 2A state championship in December.

Hergott led Beechwood to a 10-2 record that culminated with a 24-23 overtime win over Lexington Christian in the 2A state championship game. Hergott passed for 154 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for another 97 yards and a touchdown in the title game. Beechwood won in overtime after blocking a PAT. He also led the Tigers to a thrilling comeback win over West Carter in the semifi nals, throwing a long touchdown pass and a two-point conversion late in the game as the Tigers won 35-34.

“The Hergott family are special, special people,” Beechwood head coach No-

Beechwood's Cameron Hergott (2) breaks tackles and tiptoes the sidelines for a touchdown.

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Cameron Hergott races for a Beechwood fi rst down at the KHSAA 2020 State 2A Football Championship, Dec. 18, 2020. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/FOR THE ENQUIRER

el Rash said in January. “The value system, the work ethic. The hours and hours of training that take place that nobody ever sees. It’s why he’s receiving this award. From every rep we take in practice, every time he carries the ball in practice, he goes 40 yards. And every time he jumps on a lineman’s tail for not doing the right thing, then on the next play he hugs him for doing the right thing. That tough love is so valuable.”

“There are a lot of people who want to play college football and there are people who want to do it for the rest of my life, and I want to do this for the rest of my life,” Hergott said in January. “I feel I can lead any team to victory at any time.

I love this game; it’s my life. The fact I have a chance to go to school and get it paid for, that’s a blessing.”

In addition to releasing Hergott's Mr. Football honor, the Associated Press also released on April 15 its all-state teams.

Hergott was the only local player named to the fi rst team. Covington Catholic off ensive lineman Ben Dickhaus and Ryle punter Franklin Rogers were named second team.

Eight players were named honorable mention, including Dickhaus on the defensive side.

First-team offense Quarterback: Cameron Hergott, Beechwood.

Running backs: Leetavious Cline, West Carter; Braedon Sloan, Wayne County.

Wide receivers: Jordan Dingle, Bowling Green; Dane Key, Frederick Douglass; Fred Farrier, Franklin County.

Off ensive linemen: Jager Burton, Frederick Douglass; Alex Moore, Louisville Trinity; Grant Bingham, Johnson Central; William Long II, Breathitt County; Zach Mason, Boyle County; Evan Brown, Louisville Saint Xavier.

Kicker: Jackson Smith, Boyle County.

First-team defense Linemen: Selah Brown, Louisville Male; Tommy Ziesmer, Boyle County; William Long II, Breathitt County; Darion Dearinger, Anderson County; DeAnthony Perry, Louisville Trinity; Zane Christian, Ashland Blazer; Phillip Peiff er, Franklin County; Michael Lunz, North Hardin; Jack Dingle, Louisville Trinity; Charlie Ely, Louisville Trinity; Austin Gough, Owensboro.

Defensive backs: Jantzen Dunn,

Beechwood senior Cam Hergott was honored with the KFCA Mr Football award. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

South Warren; Nick Coates, Louisville Male; Roman White, Louisville Trinity; Jordan Lovett, North Hardin; Dylan Echols, Bowling Green.

Punter: Bennett Boehnlein, Louisville Saint Xavier.

Second-team offense Quarterback: Gavin Wimsatt, Owensboro.

Running backs: La’Vell Wright, North Hardin; Keontae Pittman, Ashland Blazer; Will McDaniel, Boyle County.

Wide receivers: Dekel Crowdus, Frederick Douglass; JT Garrett, Ashland See MR. FOOTBALL, Page 2B

Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball honorees named James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation awarded the annual Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball honors on the night of Sunday, April 18 Lexington Catholic senior Ben Johnson was named Mr. Basketball. A signee with Bellarmine, who just completed its fi rst season in Division I, he averaged 27 points per game for the Knights, who were 20-3 and lost in the 11th Region semifi nals.

Franklin County’s Brooklynn Miles, a University of Tennessee commit, was the Miss Basketball winner. She led the Flyers to an 18-6 record and the state quarterfi nals of the Sweet 16.

The awards process is run by a partnership between the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation (KLEF) and the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches (KABC). Only seniors were eligible for the awards.

The voting was fi nalized in late March early in the KHSAA postseason tournament.

Simon Kenton senior Kelly Niece was the nominee for the boys Eighth Region.

He was honored during the ceremony for leading all boys players in scoring (30.1 ppg). On Feb. 26, he became Simon Kenton’s all-time leading scorer in the boys program and fi nished with more than 2,400 points.

Scott seniors and their honors given by the Lions Eye Foundation, from left, senior Mya Meredith (10th Region Miss Basketball fi nalist), Sofi a Allen (Donna Murphy Award) and at far right, Grant Profi tt (10th Region Mr. Basketball fi nalist. April 2021. PROVIDED

Simon Kenton senior Kelly Niece with Troy McKinley, far left, a member of the SK 1981 state champion team, as Niece receives his hardware for being the 8th Region Mr. Basketball fi nalist.

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Former Boone County head coach Nell Fookes won the Founders coaching award for 2021 given by the Lions Eye Foundation. PROVIDED

SK fi nished 16-9 this season, losing at the buzzer in the Eighth Region semifi nals to North Oldham.

Highlands senior Sam Vinson was the Ninth Region nominee. He averaged 22.3 points per game this season and stepped it up in the Sweet 16 for the Bluebirds, who won their fi rst state championship earlier this month.

He was named Sweet 16 MVP after See HONOREES, Page 2B0

Ryle senior Brie Crittendon with her awards for being the 2021 Miss Basketball fi nalist from the 9th Region.

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Moeller tight end Kattus commits to Kentucky Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

One of the highest-rated tight ends in the area can now focus on weightlifting, conditioning and route-running as Moeller High School's Josh Kattus has made his college commitment in the spring of his junior year.

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Kattus will be switching shades of blue in 2022 to play for coach Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats. Kattus is ranked as the No. 26 recruit in the state of Ohio by Rivals and No. 30 by 247sports.com. He was recruited by UK recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach Vince Marrow who has made inroads for the Wildcats into Cincinnati.

Kattus is now one of three Ohio tight ends that will be on the Kentucky roster.

"I kind of got the weight off my shoulders and I'm ready to go have a great team senior year," Kattus said. "I'm ready to focus on it, give my all to it and I think we're going to have a great year."

In eight games where stats were available in the abbreviated COVID-19 season, Kattus had 23 catches for 288 yards and four touchdowns. The Crusaders played a ninth game in October, a 50-14 win over Highlands where statistics have not been logged.

At Kentucky, he hopes to be mentored by former Crusader Brenden Bates who will also be in the tight end room.

Ex-Moeller dual-threat Carrington Valentine is also a UK starter.

"I've been able to build a relationship with him (Bates) since they've off ered me," Kattus said. "He's always kept in touch. I can't wait to get down there and

Moeller tight end Josh Kattus' 13-yard touchdown from quarterback Noah Geselbracht gave the Crusaders a 25-24 lead over La Salle with 1:37 remaining on Oct. 2. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/FOR THE ENQUIRER

hang out with him. He told me how much he enjoyed it and how much he liked the coaches. I'd like to say my freshman year he'll be able to take me under his arm."

Kattus follows Bates and other successful Moeller tight ends into the Division I college ranks like Jake Hausmann (Ohio State) and Matt Dotson (Michigan State).

It's a familiar path for the Kattus family as his father, Eric, was a standout tight end at Colerain and at Michigan before playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.

"He thought this was the best decision for me as well," Kattus said. "He

was as fi red up about it as I was. So were my mom and my two younger brothers. I was thankful to have him with me along the way. Having him with me this whole time has helped me a lot."

Now the family has a short drive to Lexington to watch Josh play in the always entertaining Southeastern Conference.

"You're playing against the best competition in college football," Kattus said.

"That's one thing I'm looking forward to."

In the meantime, early football work has begun off Montgomery Road and Kattus is anxious to get busy with an improved Moeller squad under coach Mark

Moeller's Josh Kattus (84) catches a pass during the Crusaders' football game against St. Xavier, Friday, Sept.

25, 2020 TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Elder. The Crusaders will be looking for their fi rst winning record since 2018 when they last won the Greater Catholic League-South.

Fellow junior Noah Geselbracht put up respectable passing numbers once he was named the starting quarterback in late September. That's when Kattus accumulated his touchdown grabs. The 6-foot-6 passer and 6-foot-4 tight end developed into a productive option for the Moeller off ense.

"I think we're going to have a good year and I'm hoping that paves the way for the underclassmen as well," Kattus said.

Kattus and the Crusaders kick off the 2021 season Friday, Aug. 20, at Lakota East High School.

Mr. Football Continued from Page 1B

Blazer; Vinny Anthony, Louisville Male.

Linemen: Gavin Malott, Louisville Trinity; Sam Turley, Lexington Paul Laurence Dunbar; John Blackburn, Paintsville; Jon Nalley, Daviess County; Ben Dickhaus, Covington Catholic; Jonathan Berry, Scott County; Julian Boley, South Warren; Owen LeMaster, Johnson Central.

Kicker: Andrew Dobbs, Lexington Christian.

Second-team defense Linemen: Romarion Warner, Frederick Douglass; Terran Hearn, Louisville Ballard; Alton Jeff erson, Louisville Trinity; Jadairion Smith, Louisville Ballard.

Linebackers: Tristan Cox, Pulaski County; Malachi Williams, Louisville Central; Caden Johnson, Frederick Douglass; Zach Claudio, Franklin County.

Defensive backs: Ty Bryant, Frederick Douglass; Damin Green, Lexington Bryan Station; Campton Martin, Scott County; Blake Ruffi n, Louisville Trinity.

Punter: Franklin Rogers, Ryle.

Mr. Football: Cameron Hergott, Beechwood; Jager Burton, Frederick Douglass.

Coach of the Year: Phillip Hawkins, Lexington Bryan Station; Tony Love, Ashland Blazer.

Honorable mention Quarterbacks: Clay Games, Elizabethtown; Kaiya Sheron, Somerset; Nick Broyles, Franklin County; Jake Hyden, Paintsville; Sydney Bowen, Williamsburg; Jagger Gillis, Boyle County.

Running backs: Dylan Preston, Johnson Central; Isaac Dixon, Belfry; Xavier Brown, Lexington Christian; Braxton Newborn, Ludlow; Cole Wallace, Rowan County; Jaylin Bross, Louisville Male; Hunter Scott, Glasgow; Nathan Conley, Russell; Seth Mills, Corbin; Clint McKee, Graves County; Will McDaniel, Boyle County; Darius Neal, Frederick Douglass; Azariah Israel,

Honorees Continued from Page 1B

averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists in the tournament, and totaling 10 blocks and 11 steals. Highlands fi nished 30-4.

Vinson, who has signed with Northern Kentucky University, is the fi rst Highlands boys player to have more than 1,500 career points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists. He was a fi nalist to become Highlands’ second Mr. Basketball winner, following Ross Neltner in 2011, and the school’s third honoree overall,

Beechwood senior Cameron Hergott throws a pass as Beechwood defeated West Carter 35-34 in KHSAA Class 2A state football semifi nal Dec. 11, 2020 at West Carter HS, Olive Hill, Ky. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

George Rogers Clark.

Wide receivers: Marcus Harris, North Hardin; Mason Moore, Lexington Christian; Jackson Corbett, Lexington Catholic; Kenyon Goodin, Collins; Zach Russell, Johnson Central; Reece Jesse, Jr, Hopkinsville; Baren Wells, Caldwell County; Camden Williams, Elizabethtown; Jackson Green, West Jessamine; Ben Gloyd, Mayfi eld; Gavon Thomas, Williamsburg; Trey Dennis, Sayre; Trevon Tinsley, Owensboro.

Off ensive linemen: Dylan Hoskins, Knox Central; Jackson Foutch, Ashland Blazer; Ryan Pyles, Elizabethtown; Jake Hester, Boyle County; Tad Shelton, Glasgow; Anthony Johns, Lexington Christian; Ethan Goforth, Corbin; Blakley Miller, McCracken County; Caleb Edmiston, Boyle County; Brenden Lester, Williamsburg; Brandon Fiechter, North Laurel; Briar Buzanis, Graves County; Davis Pike, Union County; Chandler McDonald, Paducah Tilghman; Quentin Duff y, Lexington Catholic; Braden Ferguson, Lexington Bryan Station; Jaiden Campbell, East Jessa-

mine; Logan Weedman, Apollo; Justin Millay, Owensboro; Parker Bates, Apollo.

Kickers: Trey Gronotte, Covington Catholic; Jacob Baker, Corbin; SJ Lycans, Ashland Blazer; Blake Vivrette, Caldwell County Defensive linemen: Kolby Coburn, Ashland Blazer; Malachi Lawrence, Louisville DuPont Manual; VaShawn Anderson, Louisville Central; Brayden Reynolds, Corbin; Josiah Brown, Lexington Paul Laurence Dunbar; John Law, Lexington Paul Laurence Dunbar; Ben Dickhaus, Covington Catholic; Yedi Sledge, Lexington Bryan Station; Sebastian Lawrence, Murray; Dylan Yates, Crittenden County; Bryce McCullah-Creekmore, Williamsburg; Dillon Rookstool, Allen County-Scottsville; Dawson Catlett, Walton-Verona; Layton Fletcher, Henderson County; Joe Vormbrock, Simon Kenton; Tre Arnold, Mayfi eld.

Linebackers: Caleb Tackett, Ashland Blazer; Luke Burton, South Warren; Chris Howard, Williamsburg; Justice

Thompson, Louisville Ballard; Gabe Savage, Ryle; Jayce Hacker, North Laurel; Mason Lovely, Paintsville; Braeden Babin, Louisville Christian Academy; Dawson Fore, Corbin; Mattie Lebryk, Lexington Christian; Nick Surley, John Hardin; Rece Jones, Bowling Green; Arian Brown, Rowan County.

Defensive backs: Kalib Perry, Great Crossing; Treyveon Longmire, Corbin; JD Woodall, Lexington Catholic; Kel Hawkins, Dixie Heights; Eli Blakey, Louisville DuPont Manual; Tayquan Calloway, Holmes; Tripp Branch, Caldwell County; Hunter Gillum, Ashland Blazer; Jack Alley, Ashland Blazer; Abe Brock, Knox Central; Chevis Elliott, Russellville; Parker Scott, Greenwood; Spencer Gilbert, Lynn Camp; Daisjuan Mercer, Hopkinsville; Avrin Bell, South Warren; Keiron Perez, McCracken County; Camdon Marshall, Paducah Tilghman.

Punters: Calyx Holmes, Ashland Blazer; Braxton Winders, Crittenden County; Jacob Baker, Corbin; Noah Davis, Mercer County.

counting Jaime Walz in 1996.

Scott senior Grant Profi tt was the 10th Region boys nominee. He averages 18.2 points a game this season for the Eagles, who were 15-10 and 37th District runner-up. He was named fi rst team all-10th Region.

NKU signee Isaiah Mason was also nominated. He was the Fourth Region fi nalist from Bowling Green High School, where he led the Purples to a 24-3 record and the state quarterfi nals.

Northern Kentucky has had three Mr. Basketball honorees: Neltner, Holmes legend Doug Schloemer in 1978 and Pendleton County’s Dontaie Allen in 2019.

Ryle senior Brie Crittendon was the

Ninth Region girls nominee. The Eastern Kentucky commit averaged 15 points per game for the Raiders, who fi nished 23-3 and were state-ranked all season, winning the 33rd District tournament and falling to Notre Dame in the 9th Region semifi nals.

Crittendon was a key part of Ryle’s 2019 state champions. Recently named a McDonald’s All-American nominee, she fi nished with nearly 1,800 career points. She was bidding to become the second Ryle player in a row to win the award, following Maddie Scherr, who just completed her freshman season at Oregon.

Scott senior Mya Meredith was the

10th Region girls nominee. The Western Kentucky commit averaged 20 points per game this season. She missed the postseason with injury for the Eagles, who fi nished 16-9 and a 10th Region semifi nalist.

Scott senior Sofi a Allen was earlier named the winner of the annual Donna Murphy Award. She averaged 15 points per game this year for the Eagles.

Past locals to win Miss Basketball include Scherr, Walz, Donna Murphy of Newport (1976), Katie Schwegmann of Bishop Brossart (2001), Erica Hallman of Holmes (2002), and Sydney Moss of Boone County (2012).

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Home hazards: Kids swallowed more batteries in 2020, feds say Anne Saker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Attention, parents: In case you need more worry for your children now, check out those coin-shaped batteries all over your house and the sets of small, extremely powerful magnets sold as desk toys.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has found that in just six months last year, the number of children treated in emergency departments for swallowing batteries rose 93%.

Meanwhile, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus reported this month that in 2018 and 2019, the average number of calls to poison control centers for children exposed to the small magnets increased 444%.

The study found a 355% increase in the number of cases that required hospital care.

The study is especially notable, the researchers said, for revealing a curve.

In 2012, the federal commission banned the magnets because of the exposure risk to children. But when manufacturers won a lawsuit against the ban, the magnets returned to sale in 2017. Many of the products carry a written warning not to be sold to children under 14.

The Nationwide analysis showed that visits to emergency departments due to magnet exposure plummeted after the ban and surged when it was lifted.

When swallowed, both batteries and magnets can cause severe internal damage and in rare cases death. Government regulation of both is light although in October, the Duracell battery maker added a nontoxic bitter-tasting coating to batteries.

In January, the consumer safety watchdog issued an estimate of the product-related injuries in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System between March and September. While overall product injuries were down in that time, the number of children younger than 15 who needed hospital care for battery exposures went up from 858 to 1,654.

Dr. Leah Middelberg is a pediatric emergency medicine specialist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. She was the lead researcher on a study of calls to poison control centers for exposure to the small, extremely powerful magnets often sold as desk toys. PROVIDED

The battery maker Duracell provided the photograph of the "child secure" packaging for its lithium oil batteries. The cells also carry a bad-tasting coating to deter swallowing. PROVIDED

The agency’s review grouped all batteries, but the rising threat has been the coin-sized lithium battery. On March 16, Duracell unveiled a campaign with the American Academy of Pediatrics to help doctors explicitly warn parents about the growing number of household products that use lithium batteries.

Cincinnati presents an exception to the commission fi ndings. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center had only one case of a battery exposure in 2020 and three in 2019, said spokeswoman Shannon Kettler. The facility treated a signal case of severe exposure in Emmett Rauch, who nearly died in 2010 the day before his fi rst birthday from swallowing a battery. He endured a string of health challenges that forced

his family to bring him from Phoenix to Cincinnati Children's Hospital for years of treatment.

The Nationwide magnet study was published in the Journal of Pediatrics.

“Rare earth” magnets are sold as stressrelieving desk toys in packages that contain dozens of highly powerful magnets.

Using information from the National Poison Data System, the researchers calculated the impact before and after the ban. Poison control calls dropped 33% when the magnets were banned, then exploded 444% when they returned.

“Cases from 2018 and 2019 increased across all age groups and account for 39% of magnet cases since 2008,” the

study found.

Of the 5,738 calls to poison control centers, 55% involved boys 6 or younger, no surprise to Dr. Leah Middelberg, the lead researcher who works in Nationwide’s pediatric emergency medicine department. “We’re often the ones who diagnose it,” she said. A child can swallow anything in a blink, and the symptoms of exposure, such as nausea, abdominal upset and vomiting, can look like other ailments, she said.

The study also found a strong tracking with the academic year. About 7% of exposures occurred in teens 13 to 19, a group that otherwise accounts for only 3% of poison control calls. The reason for the higher magnet exposures, the study said, is that teenagers report using the magnets to simulate body piercings. Exposing the skin, mouth or nose to the super attraction of the powerful magnets over time can damage tissue.

Middelberg has not calculated data for 2020 exposures to magnets yet. But she theorized a potential decline in poison control calls since schools were closed or on limited schedules, reducing child and teen access to the desk toys.

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Smith’s Towing 1495 Dolwick Dr. Erlanger, KY 41018 859-586-8999 *Smith’s Towing reserves the right to place bids on the following vehicles. TITLES NOT GUARANTEED!* Listed below are vehicles in which will be sold for towing and storage charges generated by impound. Auction date as follows: April 30th at 10:00 AM by Smith’s Towing at 1495 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018 : 1J4FF58SX1L545791 2001 Jeep Cherokee Larry Saavedra 1FTNF20L33EA87734 2003 Ford F250 The Savings Bank Jack E Fisher 1FTJW36F7VEA88555 1997 Ford F350 Steven Brann 1UJBJHAH2H1JZ0107 RV Jaaco Michael Hudson General Electric KNADE123766164509 2006 Kia Rio Matthew Meyer 1FMPU16555LA82031 2005 Ford Expedition John Holmes 5XXGN4A78CG038629 2012 Kia Optima Steven West Onemain Financial 5FNRL38707B057361 2007 Honda Odyssey Rusty Surgener 2B3KA43R18H273996 2008 Dodge Charger Jaxston Mitchell 1G8ZF5284WZ319292 1998 Saturn SL Financial Serv Cntr Aaron Daviner KMHDC86E79U038787 2009 Hyundai Elantra Melissa Price KMHCU5AE4CU017644 2012 Hyundai Accent Tammy L Wagers JM1NA3532S0609391 1995 Mazda Miata Brenden Wallace KMHWF35H84A080426 2004 Hyundai Sonata Brandon Hill 3C8FY68B52T380081 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Mendy E Dunn JM3TB38A380143291 2008 Mazda CX-9 Murad S Salem 2G1WB57K191182195 2009 Chevrolet Impala Carmeon M Barnes 5N1ED28Y64C643484 2004 Nissan Xterra Clifton Michael Jones 1HGEG8655NL067834 1992 Honda Civic Nicky Rivera Needham 4M2ZU66K33UJ06330 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Jerald Fritze Used Cars Jabias Deenay Jones 1FMYU04171KC20344 2001 Ford Escape Robert L Cain 4A3AA46G61E188568 2001 Mitsubishi Galant Vicky L Courtney 1GNDS13S632202906 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Dennis Lewis 3FAFP37343R141977 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 Vicheth Kong 1FADP3N25FL274221 2015 Ford Focus Titanium Vincent Burns Ally Financial 3FA6P0G75ER186494 2014 Ford Fusion PNC Equipment Finance LLC 1G1AL15F277126031 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Eagle Finance Kimberly A Coyle 1N4AL21E37N411591 2007 Nissan Altima Tracey Morgan 3A8FY48B88T227458 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Jessica Terrell Gardner Used Cars 1FMZU73E4YZA11498 2000 Ford Explorer Brenda Smith 1FMZU73W54UB84821 2004 Ford Explorer Jennifer L Bradshaw 1FMYU04122KA45745 2002 Ford Escape Terry W Pelfrey 2G1WT57N091326746 2009 Chevrolet Impala Christopher Duane Blackburn Byrider Finance LLC 1FTYR14U35PA04022 2005 Ford Ranger Kenton McCourt Star Auto Wholesale JM1BJ221XX0195087 1999 Mazda Protégé Glenn Rebsch 4JGAB54E8XA122915 1999 Mercedes-Benz James L Titus 1FTDF15Y4RLA25080 1994 Ford F150 Gail Lindsey 1G8AL52F14Z206398 2004 Saturn Ion Christopher Bryant Eagle Financial Serv

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The Bidding Documents include the following: Instructions to Bidders, Technical Specifications, General & Special Conditions & Restoration, Contractor Insurance Requirements, Phases Summary, Locations & Details, and Bidders Quantities Sheets for each Phase and Parts of the work. Bidding Documents can be printed from the city’s website at http://www.cityofu nionky.org. Separate copies (all pages) may be purchased at the city building for a nonrefundable fee of $50. Each sealed bid shall be accompanied by either a cashier’s check or satisfactory bid bond, in a sum, not less than five (5) percent of the aggregate amount of the bid, payable to the city of Union, Kentucky. The successful bidder is required to execute and provide a construction contract surety in an amount not less than 100% of the bid. Special attention should be given to the Contractor’s Insurance Requirements. Sealed Bids and/or Any Proposal or Proposals in response to this solicitation will be due, opened and publicly read aloud on Tuesday, May 25th at 4:00 PM at the Warren S. Moore Union City Building, 1843 Mt. Zion Road, Union, Kentucky 41091.

Following review of the bid tabs by the City Engineer with a recommendation, an award to the successful bidder or bidders is expected at the City Commission Meeting on Monday, June 7th, 2021, subject to a formal signed contract or contracts for a construction start on or after July 1st, 2021.

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LEGALNOTICE The Boone County Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. via live video teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.826, SB 150 and OAG 20-05. The Public Hearing format has been necessitated due to the state of emergency regarding the threats to public health presented by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The public may submit questions or comments in advance regarding the request below to Michael Schwartz, Planner ( mschwartz@boonecountyky.or g) by no later than 12:00 p.m. noon EST on May 12, 2021. In order to participate at the Public Hearing, contact the Boone County Planning Commission at (859) 334-2196 by no later than 12:00 p.m. noon EST on May 12, 2021 for further information and instructions. ****************************** Request of PJ Property Ventures, LLC, per Paul Baumgartner for a Conditional use Permit. The Conditional Use Permit is to allow a welding and metal product fabrication business to locate in an existing building. The approximate 1.74 acre parcel is located at 10780 Dixie Highway, Boone County, Kentucky and is zoned Commercial Services (C-3). ****************************** Information about these requests is available at the Boone County Planning Commission office located at 2950 Washington Street, Room 317, Burlington, Kentucky or you may call at 859-334-2196. Other information is available at www.boonecountyky.org/pc.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Florence Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. live via video teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.826, SB 150 and OAG 20-05. The Public Hearing format has been necessitated due to the state of emergency regarding the threats to public health presented by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The public may submit questions or comments in advance regarding the request below to Todd Morgan, AICP, Senior Planner (tmorgan@boonecoun tyky.org) by no later than 12:00 p.m. noon EST on May 12, 2021. In order to participate at the Public Hearing, contact the Boone County Planning Commission at (859) 334-2196 by no later than 12:00 p.m. noon EST on May 12, 2021 for further information and instructions. ***************************** Request of Silverman & Company, Inc. for a Variance.

The Variance is to allow the width and number of plantings in a parking lot landscaping island to be reduced. The approximate 3.17 and 3.46 acre sites are located at 500 and 600 Meijer Drive, Florence, Kentucky and zoned Office Two/Commercial T w o / P l a n n e d Development/Houston-Donald son Study Overlay (O-2/C-2/PD/HDO). ****************************** Information about these requests is available at the Boone County Planning Commission office located at 2950 Washington Street, Room 317, Burlington, Kentucky or you may call at 859-334-2196. Other information is available at www.boonecountyky.org/pc.

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COMMUNITY NEWS THRIVE Empowerment Center opens new space in Covington THRIVE Empowerment Center will celebrate the opening of its new permanent space at 226 West Pike Street in Covington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 1. Beginning Monday, May 3, the center will host a variety of anti-violence and assault-resistance education classes. Therapeutic programming designed to foster resilience and promote healing in trauma survivors will also be off ered.

“Our primary goals are to help women, children and other vulnerable populations access their strength to prevent, interrupt or heal from violence and to be part of positive cultural change in the Greater Cincinnati area,” said Lauren Bailey, a Fort Mitchell resident and one of two co-founders and instructors at THRIVE Empowerment Center.

The heart of THRIVE is Empowerment Self-Defense training (ESD) – an evidence-based curriculum that addresses mental and verbal safety in addition to physical safety. ESD is informed by research about the specifi c types of violent crimes faced by women, children and other people at risk for gender-based violence.

At the center, weekly classes will include principles of empowerment (THRIVE’s basic ESD skills class), as well as targeted off erings like verbal boundary setting, defense from a ground position and therapeutic writing and yoga. Seminars for special populations (teens, mother/daughter pairs, college students) will also be off ered monthly beginning this fall.

In addition to the classes taught on-site, THRIVE’s instructors travel to college campuses, high schools, teams, clubs and businesses to off er customized empowerment and safety workshops.

For more information on THRIVE: www.thriveselfdefense.com Lauren Bailey Thrive Empowerment Center

‘Bootlegging & Broadway’ takes center stage with The Carnegie’s production of “George Remus: A New Musical” It’s got crime, high stakes drama and features the tale of an American dream gone awry. And now, it’s coming to life on-stage in Covington via The Carnegie.

“George Remus: A New Musical” takes the stage on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at Covington Plaza (144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky, 41011).

Set against the backdrop of the early 20th Century, the production tells the story of its namesake, a penniless German immigrant who grew up in Chicago and spent much of his life in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region.

First a pharmacist and then a lawyer, Remus eventually became the most famous of the bootleggers, complete with politicians in his pocket and the Chicago mob at his feet. Powered by his perfect scheme for selling whiskey by the barrel, he became ‘the’ sup-

Pictured are Lauren Bailey (left) and Lindsey Ross of Thrive Empowerment Center. PROVIDED

plier to many a speakeasy during Prohibition, leading to a lavish mansion and lifestyle befi tting a millionaire playboy in 1922. Some even say he was the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famed character Jay Gatsby.

But as this production will show, like most tragic empires, it all came crashing down.

“Prohibition remains a fascinating period in American history and the rise of organized crime, cult heroes and infamous fi gures,” said Maggie Perrino, theater director for The Carnegie. “George Remus examines the story of a man pursuing his version of the American Dream which, given his local connections, make for a unique regional story.”

The staged reading of George Remus will also off er an exclusive bourbon experience in partnership with Covington’s Revival Vintage Bottle Shop. For $35, guests can purchase a “self-guided” bourbon fl ight sampler (includes show admission). These packages may be purchased in advance and will be available for pick-up at the performance venue will call the day of the show.

Tickets to “George Remus: A New Musical” range from $20-$35 per person and can be purchased through The Carnegie box offi ce, open Tuesday–Friday noon to 5 p.m., in person or by phone at (859) 9571940 or online at www.thecarnegie.com.

Content advisory: The Carnegie’s production of GEORGE REMUS: A NEW MUSICAL includes adult themes and language. It is not recommended for children under 13.

Lauren Hall The Carnegie

Brock Denniston earns pilot certifi cation at UC Clermont Brock Denniston earned his private pilot certifi cate on April 7. To obtain his private certifi cate, Denniston passed an oral and a fl ight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated fl ight examiner.

Denniston, a resident in Covington, Kentucky, is enrolled in the Aviation Technology Program at UC Clermont College.

The laboratory portion of the program is taught at the Clermont County Airport.

When Denniston completes the two-year program through UC Clermont, he will have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a commercial pilot certifi cate. For more information about professional pilot training in the Aviation Technology Program at UC Clermont, visit www.UCClermont.edu/aviation.

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SCHOOL NEWS Villa celebrates high school, junior high principal’s 25th year Villa Madonna Academy High School/Junior High celebrated principal Pamela McQueen’s 25th year in a big way.

More than 200 faculty, staff and students lined the Villa Hills campus drive to surprise Mrs. McQueen as she returned from an off -campus meeting.

Students waved pompoms and carried banners thanking Mrs. McQueen for her 25 years of service.

In addition to her service as principal, Mrs. McQueen is also Villa’s executive director.

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NewCath junior Morgan accepted to Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program Newport Central Catholic High School junior Dominic Morgan has been selected to represent NCC in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program this summer. Dominic is the son of Ken and Vicki Morgan of St. Therese Parish and resides in Wilder, Kentucky.

This prestigious fi ve-week study program provides academic and personal growth in a non-traditional experience at Centre College, Morehead State University or Bellarmine University.

Students were selected on the basis of test scores from the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Their unweighted GPA and diffi culty of course load was also taken into consideration. Students submitted a writing entry and demonstrated what they have done in the areas of extracurricular activities and service.

“Being chosen for the Governor’s Scholar Program, one of Kentucky’s top student awards, is quite an accomplishment,” said NCC Principal Ron Dawn. “It requires long hours of school work, extracurriculars, community service and applying for the program.

Thousands of highly qualifi ed juniors from across the state of Kentucky apply each year, and the competition is fi erce. We are proud to recognize Dominic and congratulate him on his acceptance to this distinguished program. He truly deserves and has earned this opportunity.”

Tessy B. Krebs Newport Central Catholic High School

NewCath junior Prost accepted to GSE Congratulations to Junior Jonah Prost for being accepted to the 2021 Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE).

GSE is a three-week residential summer program where young entrepreneurs, working in teams, take an idea and utilize STEAM and enterprise skills to create a service or product.

Teams explore and build a feasible business model around their idea. On the fi nal day of the program, teams pitch their business ideas to a live audience and panel of judges, known as Demo Day. According to GSE offi cials, “It was an especially competitive year – our strongest pool of applicants to

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Newport Central Catholic High School Principal Ron Dawn congratulates junior Dominic Morgan on his selection to the Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program. PROVIDED

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Jonah is the son of Danielle & Ken Prost of St. Philip Parish. The family resides in Melbourne, KY. Tessy B. Krebs Newport Central Catholic High School

Mary, Queen of Heaven School fourth-graders celebrate math glow day Fourth-graders at Mary, Queen of Heaven School

Newport Central Catholic Principal Ron Dawn congratulates junior Jonah Prost on his acceptance to the 2021 Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. PROVIDED

had so much fun with glow day.

Students were reviewing geometry topics covered last week, so they worked in groups to complete fi ve diff erent math tasks at stations, and then they played a glowing game at each station to celebrate their success.

Garri Hunt Mary, Queen of Heaven School

Cicadas and your yard: Much more benefi t than harm Chris McKeown

Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

We are about a month away from the arrival of the 17-year cicadas. There is always a bit of excitement – but also a lot of unnecessary fear – during this phenomenon of nature.

The emergence of the cicadas should begin around the middle of May. In a recent article in this paper, Dr. Gene Kritsky, a leading cicada expert and entomologist from the College of Mount St. Joseph University, said that Cincinnati typically sees emergence after two days of temperatures in the low 80’s and a "soaking rain."

Cicadas emerge from the ground as nymphs. They climb to a vertical surface, usually a tree but it could be any type of woody plant. Here, they shed their exoskeleton. Then the wings will fi ll with fl uid and the bodies will harden. Now they are ready to fl y and sing. Their sole purpose on earth is to fi nd a mate and reproduce to begin the next 17-year cycle.

This is where our plants come into play. At the end of the mating process, the female cicadas will lay eggs into tree limbs. This happens at the end of the branches where the wood is soft and thin. During this process, these thin branches are frequently broken.

The branches may also die back to the tip and the leaves will turn brown. This is referred to as fl agging.

The potential for this damage is what is concerning to people who value their trees and landscapes. In reality, this damage is actually benefi cial to the trees.

Branches that are damaged or die were the weak ones, so the fl agging serves as a light pruning of the tree. The wind cleans the brown leaves and broken branches off the trees, which is the equivalent of a light pruning.

Pruning stimulates growth, so where the fl agging takes place, the foliage of the trees will become thicker.

The highest concentrations of cicadas will be where the older, established trees are located. Nobody needs to worry about large trees; they have been through this cycle many times. Concerns about smaller, newly planted trees, however, are warranted because smaller trees have fewer branches to sacrifi ce. With this being said, it is still unusual for any tree to be killed by cicadas. It is also easy to protect smaller trees. Garden centers carry fabric-like material that can be used to cover smaller trees. This material allows light and air through to the leaves while the trees are covered.

The emergence will last 6 to 8 weeks. If you choose

Billions of Brood X cicadas are set to emerge this year, but don't worry; they provide more benefi ts than harm to your yard.

full of nitrogen, so when they die, it goes into the soil, benefi tting our plants. Yes, cicadas leave plants healthier than when they arrived.

They are also an abundant food source for wildlife.

Birds will feast on the cicadas. This will make them healthier and happier, and the bird populations will increase. This is also true of the mole population. This is why mole activity has greatly increased in recent years in the areas where the cicadas will emerge. After the emergence, the population of moles that have it so good in recent years will naturally decrease.

As I wrap this article up, you should know not everyone reading it will see the cicadas. The heaviest concentrations of cicadas from Brood X will mostly be in the western side of Hamilton County, Boone County in Kentucky, and Dearborn County in Indiana.

The eastern side of Hamilton County as well as Butler, Clermont, Adams, and Brown counties will not see many of the insects.

Those counties will get theirs in four years when Brood XIV emerges.

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to cover your trees, you should do so during the last week of April or the fi rst week of May. The trees should stay covered until mid-June. Covering trees is not essential for the tree to survive; it is only necessary to prevent damage that in most cases the tree will recover from. There may be a few exceptions where the concentrations are the heaviest.

If you have been reluctant to plant new trees because of the cicadas, don’t be.

The trees are living here in the area now, at the garden centers and nurseries. Any day is a great day to plant a tree. The sooner you plant a tree in your yard, the sooner it starts to become a beautiful addition to your landscape. I would not put off planting a tree during spring weather when the selection at garden stores is the best.

Cicadas are ugly and they will certainly make a lot of noise. They will also be extremely annoying when you are outside and they are fl ying around. Understandably, a lot of people try to avoid going outdoors during the cicadas' visit. Just remember that cicadas off er more benefi ts than harm.

When they emerge from the soil, they open up the soil, aerifying it. As previously mentioned, the fl agging is a benefi cial pruning to larger trees. Their bodies are

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