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People return to jaunts on

PURPLE PEOPLE BRIDGE

Entry points in Cincinnati by the Serpentine Wall to the Purple People Bridge remain shut off on Thursday, July 1. Access to the bridge is restricted to and from the Kentucky side in Newport.

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Jake Oswald of Newport runs along the Purple People Bridge on Thursday. Access to the bridge has been reopened on the Kentucky entrance, but the Ohio entrance is remaining closed. PHOTOS BY ZANE MEYER-THORNTON/THE ENQUIRER

People were out on the Purple People Bridge July 1, the fi rst day it was partially open after being closed for six weeks after a stone fell from the bridge onto a pier.

The bridge was closed May 11 after a large stone fell from the bridge into the fi rst pier on the Cincinnati side and created a safety hazard. Offi cials said other stones were also loosened as well.

Access onto the pedestrian-only bridge spanning the Ohio River has been restored via the Newport side. A barrier to keep people from entering or exiting the bridge on the Cincinnati side.

An engineering survey showed that the damage to the bridge was confi ned to the approach to the former automobile bridge on the Cincinnati side, and not to the bridge itself, said Jack Moreland, who retired as president of Newport Southbank Bridge Company and Southbank Partners.

It’s unclear what caused the damage, Moreland said.

The bridge company is talking with two or three local companies that could potentially be selected to repair the damaged portion, he said.

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Florence Antique Mall is closing after 22 years Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Florence Antique Mall, a longtime staple in Northern Kentucky, is closing at the end of July.

Owners announced the closing on Facebook, saying that they were unable to renew their lease due to redevelopment plans. The antique mall is home to more than 200 antiques vendors and is located at 8145 Connector Drive off Mall Road.

"It is with a profound and deep sense of regret and disappointment that we are announcing that the award-winning Florence Antique Mall is going out of business," the owners announced.

Coleen and Mike Detzel opened the

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antique mall in August 1998. The last day of operation will be July 31.

In the statement, owners said when they went to renew the lease, they were told the strip mall building and land are being sold for redevelopment by a new owner.

"We are deeply sorry for this development, particularly given the wide popularity of the (Florence Antique Mall) and the loyal customer base we've developed from near and far," Coleen Detzel said.

The antique mall will operate normally through its closing.

The purchase of new gift cards and layaway programs have been discontinued. Previously purchased gift cards will be honored.

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Northern Kentucky agency victim of a ransomware attack Julia Fair Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Click.

Nothing.

Click-clack.

Still, nothing.

In February, workers at a Northern Kentucky planning and zoning agency couldn’t open their computer fi les.

It turned out that hackers had encrypted fi les – and were demanding $400,000 in bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, to release the fi les. The agency had been hit by a ransomware attack, a harmful code or fi le designed to hold fi les hostage until a fee is paid.

Executive Director Sharmili Reddy of the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County confi rmed details about the attack in an emailed statement to The Enquirer. The offi ce plans for the future of Kenton County, home to about 167,000 people, by allowing zoning changes for development projects and following up on code enforcement complaints, for example.

It’s unclear how many fi les were encrypted; Reddy wouldn’t elaborate when The Enquirer asked.

As recently as May, the agency’s services were impaired because of the lost data, according to public email records obtained by The Enquirer through a Kentucky Open Records Act request.

For example, staff couldn’t pull a company’s electrical permit to see how much it owed for a fi re alarm. And, the county lost photos from a December 2020 code enforcement visit to see how much a Covington property had been cleaned between December and May. Reddy said the agency didn’t pay the ransom. Did it get their data back? Reddy said it recovered “much of ” the data, though she wouldn’t elaborate. The saved data was on its cloud services and hard copy fi les they’re legally required to keep as a public entity.

The agency also set up off site backup systems to shield its fi les from another attack, Reddy said.

These attacks are increasing, said Federal Bureau of Investigations agent Stephen Oakes, who is the supervisory agent of the cyber squad for the Louisville offi ce.

“It’s terrible that it’s such a bad problem,” Oakes said. He added that the “bad guys” have evolved in the past 10 years to attack entities for millions of dollars instead of individuals for hundreds.

It’s hard to track who the hackers are, because cryptocurrency is often the ransom, and it’s hard to track. And, Oakes said the hackers could set up servers that say they’re in one country, but they’re really in another.

In 2019, 113 federal, state, and municipal governments and agencies were attacked by ransomware schemes, according to a report from Emisoft, a secu-

Executive Director Sharmili Reddy of the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County. FILE PHOTO

rity fi rm that helps companies hit by ransomware. Among the other victims were 560 healthcare facilities and 1,681 schools, colleges, and universities.

This is the same kind of attack that Colonial Pipeline faced, a gasoline delivery company. According to USA TODAY, other recent targets include a Massachusetts ferry operator, the Irish health system, and the Washington, D.C. police department.

This time, the attack happened here, in Northern Kentucky.

Kenton County fi les encrypted Public records show on March 1, the planning staff sent an urgent message to its now-former IT services company, Florida-based CentralSquare.

PDS staff wrote a help ticket to alert the company it had a ransomware infection.

“Do you have a copy of schema, data or other information?” the help ticket said in public email records.

Hackers placed software in the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) that made it impossible for staff to open fi les, such as its building permit database, records show.

They demanded bitcoin to unlock the data.

It’s unlikely that the agency was targeted specifi cally as the victim of this attack.

Hackers don’t go after a specifi c target, such as a hospital, law enforcement or local government. Instead, Hackers look for vulnerabilities in systems, Oakes told The Enquirer.

“They are going to try to hit every sys-

tem they can with that vulnerability,” Oakes said.

According to email records, the planning staff wrote in a help ticket that its Information Technology Administrator, Rick Masters, couldn’t access a website where backup fi les “used to be available.” A representative from CentralSquare told them that site had been “shut down for some time now,” and moved to a new one.

“If you were hosted on our cloud servers, we defi nitely would be able to roll you back, but we don’t maintain backup data for clients not on the cloud,” the representative wrote.

An email from March 3 showed Masters, the systems administrator, didn’t work for the agency anymore.The Enquirer was unable to reach him before publication.

When asked if anyone was punished for the attack, Reddy said she would not discuss personnel matters.

Records show PDS fi red the Floridabased company and turned to the Covington-based technology company CForward for help.

This wasn’t the fi rst time the planning agency was attacked. In 2012, it was the victim of a ransomware attack.

Reddy said she didn’t know about what happened then, because she became executive director last summer after working as city administrator for Fort Mitchell.

Reddy said the cyberforensics experts the agency brought in were unable to pinpoint the exact cause but added the hackers used “known tools” to spread malware to encrypt the data.

“Based upon our investigation, we believe the hackers took a small number of non-confi dential business records,” Reddy wrote in the email.

In less than a week, Reddy said the agency was able to restore operations with “minimal impact” to its Kenton County constituents.

It’s unclear if any data was completely lost because Reddy did not answer that question.

Rebuilding data, security The agency reported the incident to the FBI and started to recreate fi les, such as its fi le inventory database and its fi le destruction/transfer list, records show.

In an email titled “cyber incident

postmortem,” PDS Planning Manager Andy Videkovich wrote the agency needs to “make sure that our back-ups are actually happening,” among other suggestions to avoid and handle future attacks.

Videkovich wrote that the agency could handle future attacks better if it had an action list in place to guide them through an attack, a list of licenses and who has them, and save archive emails because saved emails were “critical” to them restoring data.

It also turned to CForward to learn how to avoid future attacks.

“PDS had invested in IT, which was why everyone, including our team, were surprised this attack occurred,” CForward President Brian Ruschman wrote in an emailed statement. “But criminals sometimes fi nd a way.”

CForward set up off site backups, installed anti-malware software, trained staff to not open emails that could have malware, and switched “some” of the agency’s data to cloud storage, among other security measures.

Even with improved security, Ruschman said no one is ever completely safe from a ransomware attack.

“We hate that the fi rst thing people often do after a cyberattack is blame the victim,” he wrote. “ Anyone who tells you they ‘guarantee you won’t be hacked’ is lying to you.”

A recent email shows the agency’s staff is practicing what they learned to avoid another hack.

“Just an FYI to be careful,” an employee wrote in a staff wide email on June 15.

“I just received an email from “Dennis Gordon” that wasn’t from him. I didn’t open it, but if you’re not paying attention it would be easy to do.”

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – June 22. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

Julia is the Northern Kentucky government reporter through the Report For America program. The Enquirer needs local donors to help fund her grantfunded position. If you want to support Julia’s work, email her editor Carl Weiser at cweiser@cincinna.gannett.com to fi nd out how you can help fund her work.

Do you know something she should know? Send her a note at jfair@enquirer.com and follow her on Twitter at @JFair_Reports.

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Picture of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport from space.

R. SHANE KIMBROUGH (COL., U.S. ARMY, RET.) NASA ASTRONAUT

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A shot of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport from space is circulating on Twitter after a NASA astronaut used the picture to give the airport a shoutout.

Astronaut Shane Kimbrough is currently in space as Commander of the NASA SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station.

The mission launched in April 2021

and will return sometime in the fall.

Kimbrough tweeted “Hello to the Cincinnati tri-state area! I snapped a clear shot of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport from space! It’s currently the 7th busiest airport in the U.S. by cargo traffi c and is additionally the fastest-growing cargo airport in North America.”

Many people excitedly remarked on how amazing the shot was and pointed to other Cincinnati landmarks they could view from the pictures.

Some said they could see their house,

and others said they could see part of the Brent Spence Bridge and the new TQL Stadium.

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This blue jay with obvious eye problems is one of the Indiana songbirds with a mysterious disease that is sickening and killing birds in Indiana and seven other states. BRENT DRINKUT/INDIANA DNR

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Where to report sick or dead birds in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana

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Emily DeLetter

Mark Roberts repairs a barricade to keep people from accessing Ohio from the Purple People Bridge. While the bridge has been reopened from the Kentucky entrance, the portions of the bridge in Ohio are still closed, because of damage due to flooding. PHOTOS BY ZANE MEYER-THORNTON/THE ENQUIRE R

The oldest part of the bridge structure, on the north side, was built as a railroad bridge by the Little Miami Railroad, according to a history from Newport Southbank Bridge Company. The railroad bridge opened in 1972, was later sold to and used by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

A bridge span on the south side of the structure was later built next to the railroad bridge on the south side. The southern span, which people walk on now, was long used by automobiles and maintained by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The bridge was closed to automobiles permanently in 2001. The center walkway between the two spans was once used by streetcars.

L&N successor CSX, one of the largest railroad companies in the U.S., donated the railroad bridge to the city of Newport in 2004. The city then transferred the railroad bridge to the Newport Southbank Bridge Company.

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – July 1. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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As a number of species of birds around Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky have been found sick and dying from an unidentifi ed illness, experts are asking for the public's help.

Symptoms of the illness can include eye swelling and crusty discharge, neurological signs, and in some cases, sunken-in eyes.

The illness has been found in Blue Jays, Common Grackles and European starlings, American Robins and potentially House Sparrows While the cause of this illness is still being determined, people are asked to temporarily stop feeding birds and clean bird feeders and bird baths with a 10% bleach cleaning solution.

Ohio Entry points to the pier of the Ohio portion of the Purple People Bridge are shut off on Thursday, July 1, 2021 because of damage caused by flooding.

People are able to report any alive or deceased birds with the suspected illness to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife website.

The diseased birds have mainly been found in central and southwest

Ohio.

Photographs and videos can be included in the report, as well as latitude and longitude coordinates to help wildlife biologists quickly verify the sighting.

Kentucky The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have found reports of sick or dead birds in multiple counties, including Jeff erson, Kenton and Boone counties.

People who spot a sick bird can report it at research.net/r/2021KYSickBirdReports.

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Hot weather speeds up ripening of blueberries Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

It has been hot here on my little patch of heaven. Yours, too?

I’m not complaining though. Hot weather speeds up ripening of a special seasonal fruit: blueberries.

I was gifted with a basket of these dark blue orbs.

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Blueberries are a super food, packed with antioxidants, potassium and vitamin C. The darker the blueberry, the more health benefi ts it off ers.

Here’s two of my recipe faves using blueberries.

One is an updated smaller batch version of a summertime gelatin terrine. A reader asked for the recipe. “I lost the recipe and want to make the terrine for guests,” she said.

The other is a yummy, chunky, blueberry syrup/sauce recipe. Better than the pancake restaurants.

Homemade blueberry and citrus syrup/sauce Adding a squeeze of lime or lemon gives this syrup a bit of tartness.

Wonderful packed as a gift with pancake mix. Or over vanilla ice cream or lemon sorbet.

Ingredients ⁄ 2 cup sugar

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1 tablespoon cornstarch ⁄ 3 cup cold water

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2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (unthawed) A couple good squeezes of juice from lime or lemon, to taste

Instructions In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.

Whisk in water.

Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil.

Cook for a couple of minutes.

Berries will start to burst.

Stir in lime or lemon juice. Mixture may not look real thick but thickens as it cools.

After it cools, pour into jars and cover.

Keeps in refrigerator up to a month or so.

Warm up a bit before using for topping on pancakes.

Homemade blueberry and citrus syrup/sauce.

Rita’s fruited gelatin terrine. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Rita’s fruited gelatin terrine I make this lovely terrine in a terrine pan. It looks like a skinny, longer, loaf pan. A loaf pan works, too.

For larger batch, double ingredients.

If you use wine, you may want to add a bit more sugar, to taste.

Ingredients 2 cups favorite berries – I used sliced strawberries, and blueberries 2 packages unflavored gelatin (two 1/4-oz envelopes) 2 cups bottled white grape juice (100% juice) or white or rose wine ⁄ 2 cup sugar

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should be incorporated, but not dissolved, into the juice.

Pour gelatin mixture into saucepan and add sugar.

Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and whisk until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Remove from heat, add citrus juice, and cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature.

Mixture should still be pourable.

Gently pour enough mixture over fruit, just enough to cover nicely. This “sets” fruit in a bit of gelatin so it doesn’t float.

Chill until fi rm. Pour remaining mixture over fruit (if it jells while it’s sitting, warm up a bit to melt, but let cool before pouring on).

To unmold, dip pan in larger pan of hot water for a few seconds to loosen.

Run knife around edges.

Invert a serving plate over terrine and invert terrine onto plate.

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NKY lawmaker’s attack on critical race theory shows ignorance Your Turn Joseph Gerth Louisville Courier Journal

It’s always reassuring to know that our legislators in Kentucky can never do too much to show their utter lack of leadership.

Take, for instance, state Rep. Joe Fischer, the Northern Kentucky Republican who has taken a break from his full-time job dictating to women what they can do with their own bodies, to branch out into dictating to students what they can learn about slavery and racism.

The bill Fischer recently fi led attempts to ensure that white kids never fi nd out what their parents and grandparents and great-grandparents did to further discrimination and racism and how there are vestiges of that racism that still exist.

If you’re unhappy with history, just act like it never happened. It’s cancel culture at its zenith.

The Fischer provisions would be stuff ed into a section of state law that provides religious freedom for students in public schools – as if racism in Kentucky is part and parcel to our religious belief system.

It may be.

Fundamentalist religions have strong ties to white supremacy and have for centuries.

Fischer’s bill has some commonsense things in there that few people would argue, such as a prohibition on schools teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior to another or that people should not be discriminated against based on race or sex.

But the problem with the bill is that it tries to stifl e discussion of critical race theory, which examines our racist past – and as a country that allowed African slavery for 250 years and then Jim Crow laws for generations after that, the United States does have a racist past – and how that past still aff ects us.

Right-wing politicians, like Fischer, have somehow magically transformed that school of thought into the idea that critical race theory is a personal attack on them and that if you accept the premise of critical race theory, then all white people should blame themselves for the past and despise themselves for it.

That’s not what it is at all. And Fischer, a lawyer, should know that.

Fischer’s bill allows anyone to fi le a complaint with the Attorney General’s Offi ce alleging a teacher had the audacity to teach the real history of the Unit-

ed States. (We should note here that Attorney General Daniel Cameron doesn’t believe systemic racism exists. We should also note that it does exist.)

If the attorney general fi nds a teacher or district violated the Fischer doctrine, he can order the school district to be fi ned. The teacher can lose his or her teaching certifi cate over it.

For simply teaching the truth.

Even Mitch McConnell thinks it’s a bad idea.

Part of the problem is that the bill is overly broad.

See, one provision of the bill prohibits “Promoting division between, or resentment of, a race, sex, religion, creed, nonviolent political affi liation, social class, or class of people.”

A teacher could fi nd himself in hot water for simply teaching that wealthy white landowners in the South were the primary practitioners of African slavery in the United States.

Does that promote division? Resentment?

And what if a teacher taught about the use of affi rmative action programs to give African Americans a better chance to succeed? I know plenty of white people who resent those programs and anyone who benefi ted from them.

If Fischer really wanted to end division and racism, he and other members of the Kentucky General Assembly would stop with the culture wars they unleash each year when they go to Frankfort.

Fischer’s bill also, for some reason, prohibits any state college or university from requiring students to attend gender or sexual diversity programs.

If we don’t want elementary and high school students to learn about racial diversity, Lord knows, we don’t want our college students to learn about gender or sexual diversity.

The whole thing smacks of 1920s Tennessee when that state’s legislature tried to dictate what students could learn when it passed a bill banning the teaching of evolution in public schools. The state became the butt of jokes nationally.

It took a young teacher born in Paducah and educated at the University of Kentucky, John T. Scopes, to challenge the act.

Tennessee, just as it was on the vanguard in 1925, has already passed a bill banning the teaching of critical race theory.

And unlike 1925, when a Kentuckian stood up against such silliness, it looks like Fischer is leading us down the same anti-intellectual path as our brothers and sisters to the south.

Joseph Gerth can be reached at 502582-4702 or by email at jgerth@courierjournal.com.

Kentucky businesses hurt by unemployment insurance debacle Mitch McConnell Guest Columnist

As COVID-19 infections fall, vaccination rates rise and America reopens, this summer should be full of optimism and hope. But, for too many Kentucky businesses and families, our miraculous recovery is being undermined by Washington Democrats’ out-of-control spending and irresponsible programs that pay people more to stay at home than go to work.

I traveled across the Commonwealth to meet with constituents and listen to their concerns. During my visits, the consequences of the Democrats’ misguided economic agenda were clear. I heard an overwhelming message from hardworking Kentuckians: the Biden administration’s excessive spending has raised prices and made it almost impossible to get people back to work.

When meeting with small business owners in Henderson, Shelbyville and Paducah, nearly every employer told me they are facing a worker shortage.

Washington liberals may not have to deal with the eff ects of their irresponsible policies, but Kentuckians do.

Steve Meador, is looking to hire 25 people at his packing and logistical services company in Shelbyville, but has struggled to fi nd new employees because of government policies that discourage work. He has been forced to turn away potential customers because of a lack of workers, disrupting vital supply chains. This is what happens when far-left Democrats in Washington call the shots on Kentucky’s economic recovery.

Another employer I spoke with, Terri Lundberg, runs a medical imaging service in Paducah and said the labor shortage has stretched her staff thin.

Employees across the health care industry already endured immense strain during the pandemic and now

have to take on extra hours and responsibilities to provide needed medical services. Now that safe and eff ective vaccines are available, there’s no reason for Kentucky’s vital frontline workers to continue to shoulder this burden alone while others are paid to stay home. Democrats promised their socalled "American Rescue Plan" would create four million new jobs this year, but so far this multi-trillion-dollar liberal wish list has grown the national debt, spurred infl ation and prevented workers from returning to the labor force. Even Larry Summers, a top economist in both the Clinton and Obama administrations, predicted that Democrats’ misguided economic policies would undermine our recovery and pile a mountain of debt on our kids and grandkids. The lackluster jobs reports have confi rmed these fears, undershooting expectations by hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Small businesses can’t compete with government programs that encourage Americans to stay on the sidelines. Kentucky still has 90,000 fewer workers than we did before the pandemic, while nationwide workforce participation has stayed stagnant for almost a year.

Some governors are taking matters into their own hands and starting to clean up this mess. As of early June, 25 states, including fi ve of the seven bordering Kentucky, announced they will opt out of these short-sighted federal programs. It’s time for our state to join them and stop Democrats from taxing working Americans to subsidize those staying at home.

As the Senate reconvenes, I’m taking the stories I heard in Kentucky back to Washington. Democrats might think they can push their failed policies while neglecting the needs of hardworking Kentuckians, but I will continue to fi ght to defend our economic recovery and deliver for businesses and families in the Bluegrass State.

Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, is the Senate Minority Leader.

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SCHOOL NEWS Gold Star honors outstanding student and teacher through annual Children’s Theatre partnership The past year has been unlike any we’ve experienced, but the inspiring stories of people coming together to support one another and the wider community gave us hope and comfort to get through.

Among the most moving acts of service to others were teachers who worked hard to support students, including their emotional health, and kids fi nding ways to make a positive diff erence in their communities.

That’s why Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati partnered for the second year to honor a local teacher and student making a diff erence in the lives of others. In total, more than 500 student and teacher nominations were received, spanning 205 schools across the Greater Cincinnati region.

Mr. Nick Allen, gifted intervention specialist at Wyoming Middle School was named the 2021 Gold Star Teacher, and Audriana Parker, an incoming sophomore at Cooper High School received the Gold Star Student award.

Both will be recognized with a prize package from Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre.

Nick Allen, gifted intervention specialist, Wyoming Middle School Nick Allen was honored for going above and beyond for his students, which was evident by the hard work he puts in every day, his dedication to his students, and a clear passion for his job.

He received more than 45 nominations from current and former students and their families, fellow teachers and professional contacts. As part of his prize, Allen will receive a free catered Gold Star lunch for his entire class, as well as a choice between three special theatre packages provided by The Children’s Theatre to enjoy with his students.

When asked, Mr. Allen’s nominators said that his entire personality truly stands out and he is a friendly open resource for students of any age. “Mr. Allen comes up with really creative and fun projects that his kids get so engaged and excited about. He really has the ability to enable them to do projects that they do not consider work, but they continue to grow and learn,” said Katie Andersen, the mother of a student in Mr. Allen’s class.

“We received fantastic nominations for this award, and it was diffi cult to select just one teacher. Greater Cincinnati is blessed to have many dedicated educators working with our kids every day,” said Gold Star President and CEO Roger David. “Mr. Allen’s nominations really highlighted how special he is to his community. He personifi es what makes a great teacher. He very clearly has a special way of connecting with the students and helping them grow and thrive, going beyond the normal job duties to engage these kids.”

Mr. Allen’s role extends outside of the traditional classroom. In addition to being the teacher lead for Model UN, he also plans the annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” executes future career exploration presentations, and over the last year, he has found creative and fun ways to engage his students and their parents. Mr. Allen has a visual impairment and despite the challenges, never lets his disability get in the way of his teaching and is a fantastic role model to his students.

“I am truly humbled and honored to

receive this recognition,” Allen said. “I would like to accept this award on behalf of all teachers who worked tirelessly this year to deliver the educational opportunities our students deserve. Despite all the obstacles presented by the pandemic, teachers went above and beyond to provide meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences. I would also like to thank all of the students who demonstrated remarkable levels of adaptability, optimism, and excellence.”

Audriana Parker, incoming sophomore, Cooper High School Audriana Parker, an incoming sophomore at Cooper High School, was honored with the Gold Star Student award for embodying what the award stands for strong work ethic, desire to learn, school involvement and most of all a heart for others.

In addition to participating in extracurricular activities such as drama club and dance team, Audriana dedicates her time to giving back. In particular, she has made it her mission to support those with special needs in honor of her older sister who passed away before Audriana was born.

In addition to being a dedicated volunteer at Redwood, which helps children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities through enriching educational, vocational and therapy services, she volunteers at her school to help classmates with special needs. She often plans personal fundraisers like selling lemonade, making bracelets or hosting yard sales in order to raise money for Cincinnati Children’s in honor of her sister’s memory.

“We are thrilled to honor Audriana with this award,” said Roderick Justice, Producing Artistic Director for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. “In talking with her friends and family, it became very clear that Audriana is kind-hearted with a natural tendency to help others, often going about it quietly because she knows it’s the right thing to do. We want to encourage and thank her for always fi nding ways to be a source of good in our community.”

“Audriana deserves some recognition,” said her mother, Priscilla Parker.

“She has a lot on her plate and she manages it like a champ, especially during the pandemic. There are many little things that make Audriana special but when you put them all together, they turn into something big.”

Audriana will receive a walk-on role in The Children’s Theatre’s performance of Elf The Musical JR. this December at the Taft Theatre. She will also receive four complimentary tickets for friends and/or family members to attend the performance, plus a Gold Star VIP meal for herself and family and friends before the show.

“More than 55 years ago, my family came to the United States to further their education, and so education is really at the root of who we are as a company,” said David. “Both Mr. Allen and Audriana embody that same spirit that drove our family; they’re both exceptional people.”

“I would like to thank Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for giving me this award,” Parker said. “It means so much to be able to perform with The Children’s Theatre. I would also like to thank my friends and family for always supporting me, but especially my mom and drama club friends, who helped me build confi dence and self-esteem.”

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Studies show it naturally reduces inflammation while repairing bone and cartilage in the joint.

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“My left hip joint was so stiff and painful I could barely get to sleep at night,” says Amanda Johnson of Chatham, ON. “but since using FlexJointPlus my pain and stiffness has been relieved, and I am now able to get a good night’s rest again.”

With so much positive feedback, it’s easy to see why sales for this newly approved joint pain pill continue to climb every day.

IMPRESSIVE BENEFITS FOR JOINT PAIN SUFFERERS The 8 week clinical study was carried out by scientists across six different clinic sites in Germany. The results were published in the Journal of Arthritis in July 2014.

The study involved patients with a variety of joint pain conditions associated with osteoarthritis. They

Elaine Williams prepares for what she hopes to be her last knee injection thanks to a recent improvement in her once-painful joint. Sufferers in recent clinical trials notice a significant decrease in joint pain and stiffness within 7 days.

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HOW IT REBUILDS DAMAGED JOINTS Scientists have discovered that after the age of 40 the body is no longer able to efficiently repair bone and cartilage in the joint. This results in deterioration and inflammation in the joint, leading to pain.

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OH residents scramble to get last Walking Liberty Rolls

Once Ohio residents got wind that Ohio State Restricted Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them. That’s because some of these U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins are already worth hundreds in collector value.

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“It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury.

For the next 2 days the last remaining State of Ohio Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to Ohio residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication.

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“Now that the State of Ohio Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of Ohio residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne.

“That’s because the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of Ohio Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what Ohio residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say.

And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of Ohio you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline.

The only thing Ohio residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends.

“Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $115 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said.

“We’re guessing thousands of Ohio residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued.

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Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

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SPORTS Ron Dawn plans to retire as NewCath head basketball coach James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Newport Central Catholic High School head boys basketball coach Ron Dawn announced his retirement from the position June 29.

This follows the April announcement of his retirement as principal of the school. At that time, he told the Enquirer he was intending to return to coaching but recently changed his mind.

Dawn, a 1974 graduate of Newport Catholic and standout basketball player, began his coaching career at NCC with the boys basketball program in 1980. He was named the NCC boys head coach in 1990.

After a fi ve-year break to follow his son Ronny’s college basketball career at Marshall, he resumed coaching duties at NCC. He was named the girls head coach in 2009, a post he held for four seasons.

In 2013, Dawn returned to the boys basketball program, adding three more All "A" Classic state titles to his list of successes.

His most recent Ninth Region championship came in 2015-16 when his team made it to the semifi nals in the KHSAA Sweet 16. Following that season, he stepped down as head coach to take the position of NCC principal but returned to the post in 2019.

Dawn is the only coach in the state to win an All “A” state championship in both boys and girls basketball. Additionally, he is the only Ninth Region coach to win a postseason regional title for both the boys and girls.

Dawn retires with 520 career victories, 429 as a boys coach, which ranks fourth in Ninth Region history. Current St. Henry coach Dave Faust is eight ahead with 437. Former Highlands coach Ken Shields has 460 and Newport legend Stan Arnzen, 452.

In a release from the school, Dawn expressed his thanks to all of his past and present coaches and players.

Newport Central Catholic head coach Ron Dawn talks to his team as Conner defeated Newport Central Catholic 55-52 in boys basketball Feb. 21, 2020 at Newport Central Catholic HS, Ky. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

“I am grateful to all the young men and ladies I have had the honor of coaching over the years and to all those who coached alongside me,” he said.

Principal Kenny Collopy said those at Newport Central Catholic High School are grateful to Dawn for his selfl ess dedication.

“As a former player, assistant coach, co-worker and mentee of Coach Dawn, I

can personally attest to the deep positive impact he has had on multiple generations of players and students,” Collopy said in the release.

NCC athletic director Jeff Schulkens added: “Ron Dawn has had a tremendous impact on NCC, from being a Hall of Fame player and coach to a great mentor to student-athletes and younger coaches. He has accomplished things

Thomas More has hired two local lacrosse veterans to their staff Scott Springer

that no other coach in the state of Kentucky has accomplished. His love for the game and devotion to NCC is unmeasurable.”

The school is accepting applications for the vacant coaching position. Contact Schulkens at (859) 292-0001, ext. 11, or jschulkens@ncchs.com.

VMA hires former St. Ursula standout as head basketball coach

Cincinnati Enquirer

James Weber

USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati Enquirer

CRESTVIEW HILLS - Thomas More University President Joseph Chillo and Athletic Director Terry Connor announced Sean McGinnis and Pat Thatcher as the new men’s and women’s lacrosse coaches June 29.

Most recently, McGinnis was head coach at Moeller High School with Thatcher leading the girls’ program at Anderson. McGinnis resigned at Moeller a little over a month ago.

McGinnis compiled an overall record of 94-53, second in all-time wins while at Moeller. In his tenure, he coached numerous All-Ohio athletes and fi ve AllAmericans.

The veteran coach earned his bachelor of science in sports medicine and communication from Ashland University and his master of education in sports management and exercise science from Cleveland State University.

He comes to Thomas More after an eight-year stint at Moeller in which he led the men’s lacrosse team to the Ohio Division I state championship in 2017.

During his time with the Crusaders, he helped grow the program from 55 players to 80 by the end of his tenure.

McGinnis’s program carried a 3.5 GPA and saw more than 25 athletes reach the collegiate level.

“I’m grateful and excited to build a program from the start that meets the mission of our school and athletic department,” McGinnis said. “Starting the program at an athletic-rich university See LACROSSE, Page 2B

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Moeller coach Sean McGinnis passes on some tips to the Crusaders April 5 at Mariemont THE ENQUIRER/SCOTT SPRINGER

Villa Madonna Academy High School has selected Katie Kortekamp as the new head girls varsity basketball coach.

Kortekamp was a four-year varsity starter at St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, where she was a two-time fi rstteam all-city selection Kortekamp and twice named to the Cincinnati Enquirer AllStar team. The standout softball and volleyball player was named the school’s Most Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete.

Kortekamp went on to play college basketball at Division I Loyola of Chicago (2009-12), where she was a threeyear starting point guard. She led the team in many categories throughout her career including steals, assists and blocked shots.

Her 78 career blocked shots ranks sixth all-time in Loyola women’s basketball history.

Kortekamp is currently employed

by Stryker Orthopedics, where she is a Mako Market Development Manager.

“We are very excited to name Katie Kortekamp as our new girls basketball coach,” VMA athletic director Jim Demler said in a press release. “Katie has been very successful as a player at both the high school and college levels.

She will be a tremendous mentor and role model for our players.”

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212 E. 2nd St., unit A: Chad Williams to Traci and Ty Camacho; $258,000 219 E. 18th St.: 45053 Enterprises, LLC to Lionkat, LLC; $60,000 219 Kentucky Ave.: Charlotte Randolph to Ramesh Canadal; $55,000 2220 Piazza Ridge: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Lisa Fowler; $258,000 2225 Piazza Ridge, unit 12-303: Fischer Attached Homes III, LLC to Maria and Phillip Wehrman; $204,000 2229 Piazza Ridge, unit 12-203: Fischer Attached Homes III, LLC to William Davis; $204,500 2319 Rolling Hills Drive, unit 11-102: Lynn Amend to Samantha Wolf; $153,000 2350 Lucca Way: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Diane Elerick and Robert Harvey; $425,000 247 E. 47th St.: Big Moment Capital, LLC to Jahin German; $59,000 2588 Evergreen Drive: Jodi and William Harding to Hardy Property Holdings, LLC; $95,000 3928 Decoursey Ave.: Lauren and Joseph Forrester Jr. to Joshua Ginn; $85,000 4400 Decoursey Ave.: Neva and Danny Francis to Tasha Brown; $110,500 4535 Huntington Ave.: Vanessa Morin to Allison Koopmans; $140,000 5 E. 41st St.: Denise and Jesse Ayers to Garet Stone; $170,000 542 Fincastle Lane: Jeffrey Miller to Stephen Wigmore Jr.; $300,000 615 Bakewell St.: Amy and John Gardner to Matthew York; $272,000 617 Watkins St.: Angela Hughes and Edward Riehl to SFR3-030, LLC; $80,000 638 Philedelphia St.: Erika and Kiernan Pauley to Ilona and Kevin Lonneman; $200,000 692 Clover Drive: Jennife Bourn and Mitchell Forbes to Shaun Brixey; $425,000 707 Monte Lane: Clint Weber to Natalie Korfhage and Skyler Koch; $176,000 756 Highland Ave.: Jason Fowee to Jose Gonzalez; $55,000 912 Vernon Place, unit E103: Chad Graven to Mark Cohen; $200,000 9146 Hawksridge Drive: Kelsey and John Brown Jr. to Elizabeth Carr; $215,000

Crescent Springs 2121 Carrick Court, unit 102: Kelsey Harkins to Katelyn Powell; $143,000 861 Havenwood Court: Mary and Michael Hambleton to Nadia and Michael Greer; $457,000

Crestview Hills 2823 Campus Drive: Adam Perkins to Abbey Duncan and Corey Leach; $255,000 337 Crown Point Circle: The Drees Company to Martha and John Jackson; $799,000

Crittenden 1430 Crittenden Road: Barbara Adams to Marilyn and Daniel Cheek; $240,000

Dayton 1118 4th Ave.: Ezra Castle to Pops Investment Group, LLC; $90,000 1308 Dayton Ave.: Courtney and Jon Higgins to Emily Dalton; $190,000

Edgewood 3137 Bernard Drive: Christopher Mangeot to Cecilia and Shane Baker; $300,000

Elsmere 2 Cranberry Court: Shannon and Christopher Kailin to Julie Mueller and Dylan Schmitz; $155,000 540 Grouse Court: Jason Her-

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with an outstanding tradition of academics will give Tristate area high school students an opportunity to stay close to home to continue their academics and athletic pursuits.”

McGinnis’s goal is to attract the best local talent in the Greater Cincinnati area and help grow the game of lacrosse

ald to Randi Handrich and Christopher Jett; $195,000

Erlanger 3326 Tallwood Court: Armor Properties, LLC to Hala and William Far; $225,000 3503 Jacqueline Driv: Steven Pugh to Harry Finke; $115,000 3887 Deertrail Drive: Melissa and Drew Seified to Brittany and Nicholas Brinkman; $355,000 508 Greenfield Lane: Sharon and Joseph Browning to Kenza Khettouch and Ali Asad; $195,000

Florence 10 Girard St.: Mark Arnzen to Mallory and Gregory Ryan; $137,000 10148 Carnation Court, unit 10: Kristel Dobbins to James Stover; $120,000 1106 Periwinkle Drive: Marilyn Cundiff to Hannah Pederson; $132,000 152 Roger Lane: Kimberly and William Sebree to Heather Nolan and Deandre Nolan; $174,000 1566 Greens Edge Drive: Carolyn and Eddie Williams to Victoria and Gary Runge; $195,000 175 Burgess Lane: Ashley and Daniel Grider to Kristen Mattingly and Matthew Reekers; $195,000 1840 Cedar Terrace: Terrace Holdings, LLC to Gail Stephens; $217,000 194 Langshire Court: Zhanna and Fernando Vanegas to Patricia Rodriguez; $148,500 2248 Forest Lane Drive: Karen and John Willis to John David Jr.; $320,000 2309 Twelve Oak Drive, unit 49-202: Shonda Weathers to Nancy Smith; $289,000 2672 Legacy Ridge: Elizabeth and Jeffrey Abate to Amanda and Timothy Ballman; $589,000 2689 Ridgecrest Drive: Caroline and Brad Keating to Danielle and Chase Floyd; $289,500 5 Kathryn Ave.: Mark Arnzen to Dawn Gladwin; $173,000 6385 Cliffside Drive: Meridian Ventures, LLC to Sakareeya and Sirjun Mayi; $120,000 676 Stable Gate Lane: Chad Feebeck to Monica and Christopher Kasemeyer; $162,000 7762 Flat Road Drive: Mallory Runnells to Colleen and Thomas Rettig; $317,500 8 Throne Hill Drive: Whitney and Steven Watson to Raja Mariappan and Ramya Raja; $287,500 8631 Ellingsworth Way: David Davis to Linda Coppage; $173,000

Fort Mitchell 3073 Arbor Drive: Robert Land to Jennifer Tiernan and Matthew Cecil; $405,000 424 Avon Court: Loretta Alessandro to Brian Ernest; $150,000

and Joshua McCoy to Elizabeth Perez and Abel Morales; $430,000 1970 Greyfield Trail: Arlinghaus Builders, LLC to Summer Sands and Jacob Arthur and Rhonda and William Sands; $350,000 2033 Brantwood Drive: Linda and David Parks to Jennifer and Joseph Fay; $570,000 2417 Lost Willow Court: Melissa and Brent McKinnon to Sarah and James Schoborg; $475,000 2465 Wernz Drive: Arlinghaus Builders, LLC to Krista and John Gilbert; $301,500 2757 Fister Place: Christy and Michael Evans to Tyler Lee; $240,000

Highland Heights 14 Meadow Lane, unit 9: Said Neggaz and Ilham Belkheir to Karen and Joseph Voelker; $115,000 15 15th Ave.: Christina Geers to Kimberly Cheesman; $215,000 2545 S. Main Ave.: Patricia McLaren to Clay SlaughterBisson; $148,000 75 Towanda Drive: Michella and Thomas Stubbeman to Brittany Fornash, Penny and David Fornash Jr.; $171,000

Independence 10553 Pepperwood Drive: Patricia and Daniel Kiefer to Amanda and Lawrence Eten Jr.; $320,000 10654 Kelsey Drive: Anna Stacy to Maria Graell; $239,000 1339 Lismore Court: Katrina and Andrew Yeckley to Brandy and Lawrence Burke; $260,000 2161 Hartland Boulevard: Kimberly Rider to Carrie Collett; $258,000 2204 Moffett Road: Andrea and Jeremy McCall to Emily and Edward Landis Jr.; $68,000 5120 Joshua Court: Haley and Nathan Blevins to Venessa Morin; $275,000 5162 Christopher Drive: Linda Woods to Karen and Steven Eminhizer; $100,000 764 Lakefield Drive: Daisey and Garrett Cooper to Michelle and Robert Henry; $280,000

Lakeside Park 2480 Fountain Place, unit 4D: Martha and Paul Larsen to Andrew Eilers; $151,000 63 W. Lakeside Ave.: Jean and Paul Nickless to Shauna and Troy Galley; $669,000

Melbourne 2830 Uhl Road: Tina Graham and Matthew Graham to Lori and Robert Prewitt Jr.; $325,000

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Taylor Mill 3193 McCowan Drive: Sarah and Scott Hill to Dawn and Joshua Burgan; $305,000 677 Ridgeway Drive: Dawn and Joshua Burgan to Taylor Benton; $252,000

Union 10014 Deepwood Court: Beatrice Zanlucchi and Matteo Fontanni to Whitney and William Bueger; $300,500 10020 Irish Way: Jamina and Randall Byrd to Vicki and John Jozefowicz; $265,000 10257 Dublin Road: Kristel and David Hacker to Samantha and Bradley Thirtyacre; $250,000 10927 Arcaro Lane: Carol Young to Tishri Dobson; $450,000 11941 Cloverbrook Drive: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Yarah and Justin Collett; $330,000 11989 Cloverbrook Drive: Kathleen and Stephen Decorte to Lisa Millay; $375,000 120 S. Jockey Club Drive: Narsi and Radha Devanathan to Manivannan Selvaperumal and Laksmi Dayalan; $450,000 14838 Cool Springs Boulevard: Karin and Robert Smith to Laura and Terrell Royalty; $475,000 1800 Merrimac Court: Gong Zhang to Angelyne David and Dexter Buna; $265,000 2344 Slaney Lane: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Brianne and Andrew Keys; $332,500 4000 Denny Lane: Gail and Larry Greene to Jennifer and Richard Housner III; $325,000 6409 Dunleary Court: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Christina and Christopher May; $301,500 7080 O'Connell Place: Fischer Single Family Homes IV, LLC to Vickie and Kenneth Peters; $441,500 9151 Armistead Court: Kimberly and Mark Morgan to Gina and Thomas Estes; $369,500 9878 Burleigh Court: Adrianna and Timothy Beveridge to Allison and Matthew Coffman; $410,000

Verona 14138 US Highway 42: Sandra and Steven Caldwell to Edward Arkenau II and Edward Arkenau III; $900,000

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13220-13240 Decoursey Pike: Kerri and Adam Rossi to Colleen Kenny and Alexander Hunsche; $407,000 14958 Camp Drive: Patty Lawson to Robin and George Howard; $50,000

11 Stevens Court: Marlene Moelhman and Gerald Moehlman to Whitney and Nathaniel Gerrety; $297,000 752 Sunglow Drive: Jennifer and Matthew Zumbiel to Daniel Noll; $535,000 926 Villa Drive: Candace Stephens to Andrew Bowen; $240,000

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1620 E. Crittenden Ave.: SAM Properties, LLC to NB Holdings, LLC; $170,000 420 Morris St.: John Bruckmann IV to Sara and Stephen Zumdick; $250,000

1020 Ann St.: Keene Properties, LLC to Walter Agustin; $52,500 16 W. Ridge Place: Michael Smith to Todd Perry; $155,000 222 Bluegrass Ave.: Ryan Sanders to John Penn; $247,000 320 W. 9th: AHC Holdings, LLC to Weenee Low; $217,000 337 Riddle Place: Kylie and Jesse Dressman to Daniel Herald; $160,000 724 Washington Ave.: Lauren and Ronnie Marquez to Todd Hudak; $221,000 744 E. 10th St.: Lauren and Brian Drapp to Kelsey and Christopher Caskey; $180,000

11337 Coventry Court: Harriet and Matthew Moore to Barbara and James Terrill; $350,000 11471 Wynfair Court: Allison and William Watkins to Shauna and Michael Blevins; $325,000 1220 Independence Road: Joan Pugh to Erica Brady and Andrew Bates; $214,000 422 Foxhunt Drive: Carly and David McLeish to Chelsea Conner and Samuel Warner; $350,000

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1107 Audubon Road: Kristin

Fort Thomas 1220 Alexandria Pike: Cherise and Lee Duncan to Beverly Smith; $80,000 18 Fairview Place: Diana and Ronald Cummins to Susan and Grant Girard; $450,000 203 Mulberry Court: Angela and Stephen Kidd to Lucia and Peter Todd; $360,000 22 Overlook Drive: Robert Schilling to Tawnya and Thomas Hicks Jr.; $297,000 233 Clover Ridge Ave.: Melissa and Ryan Henry to GSG Properties, LLC; $263,000

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in the Northern Kentucky region. He wants to be viable in the community with learning service opportunities.

“We want to establish a culture of winning, serving, and leadership over the next few years,” McGinnis said.

Pat Thatcher earned his bachelor’s degree in recreation and fi tness from Northern Kentucky and his master of special education from Mount St. Joseph.

Thatcher was the director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lacrosse

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since 2012 in which he grew and established the club lacrosse ministry in Southwest Ohio. Thatcher also worked as the athletic performance coach for Anderson High School from 2004-2020.

“The opportunity to become the fi rst full-time women’s lacrosse coach at Thomas More is exciting and humbling at the same time,” Thatcher said. “I am looking forward to strengthening and developing the women’s lacrosse program to help put Thomas More lacrosse on the map. I want to build a strong

Wilder 70 Creekwood Drive, unit 12: Cooper Quartermaine and Christopher Quartermaine to Carrie and Carl Stambaugh; $112,000

leadership culture that will consist of a close-knit team that develops into a family, building on what is already a strong community here at Thomas More.”

Thatcher looks forward to becoming a more competitive NAIA program by adding numbers and gaining more lacrosse experience.

Thomas More women’s lacrosse will resume play in the spring of 2022 while the men’s program will spend their fi rst year at a club level.

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COMMUNITY NEWS For Boone County family, new fund is natural piece of their lifelong Northern Kentucky story FLORENCE, KY – Friends and family members of Sam and Tonya Carlotta, and their son Cameron, raised more than $32,000 in a matter of weeks to launch a new scholarship fund for students attending Cooper High School in Boone County. If enough donations are made, they hope to include scholarships to students at Boone County High School also, their alma mater.

The Carlotta Family and Friends Scholarship Fund was created to honor Sam Carlotta, a Northern Kentuckian who lives as an inspiration to those around him, even after sustaining a spinal injury in his teenage years that left him facing a multitude of challenges and procedures to try to gain back some of his mobility and independence.

Carlotta dove into a pool at his family’s apartment complex in 1981 and hit his head and neck on an inner tube, leaving him with Brown Sequard Syndrome (BSS), a rare neurological condition which results in weakness or paralysis (hemi paraplegia) on one side of the body and a loss of sensation on the opposite side.

Initially, doctors weren’t sure they could fi x Carlotta’s paralysis. However, after a complex procedure to implant a halo in his skull and two cervical fusion surgeries at Good Samaritan Hospital and subsequent long-term occupational and physical therapy, rehabilitation, and additional procedures, Carlotta regained some mobility and function.

“Sam has always viewed the challenges resulting from his spinal injury as opportunities for progress and growth,” said longtime friend Keith Noel. “He has never once played the victim regardless of what obstacles were placed before him. He has just always displayed a ‘can do’ attitude and his trademark saying is ‘NBL’ which means Nothing But Love.”

Carlotta’s many friends have remained a big part of his life, with the group getting together every year for “SamFest” in December for a chance to catch up over old stories. His wife Tonya, too, has been by his side nearly his whole life, with the two originally meeting as students at Ockerman Junior High School in Florence, Tonya two years younger than Sam. The pair start-

Friends and family members of Sam and Tonya Carlotta, and their son Cameron, raised more than $32,000 in a matter of weeks to launch a new scholarship fund for students attending Cooper High School in Boone County. PROVIDED

ed dating in high school and have been married for many years, now living in Union with their son Cameron.

“I never imagined that I would one day marry the guy I went to my very fi rst school dance with,” said Tonya Carlotta.

“But here we are almost 45 years later!

Life can change in the blink of an eye and through it all we’ve been blessed tremendously.

Carlotta’s friends decided to surprise him on June 12 of this year through a route that would seem somewhat normal to Sam- a SamFest, but in summer since they had to skip the party in December 2020 due to the pandemic.

When he arrived to his home that evening from another family party, he was greeted by a large group of friends and family who had fi lled his driveway and nearby sidewalks. A group of his closest friends and family presented him with the “big check,” which totaled $32,300 to launch a new scholarship fund for Cooper High School students in Boone County.

“For those who know me, know that I am rarely at a loss for words,” said Sam Carlotta. “After the presentation, a few were yelling ‘Speech!’, but I could not formulate a thought because I felt so overwhelmed and humbled by the experience. I can’t thank my friends and family enough for this gesture but more importantly, the impact it can have on young adults moving on the next phase of their lives.”

Carlotta has been deeply involved with Cooper High School since Cameron

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started school there in 2008, the school’s fi rst year open. With Cameron involved in baseball and football, Sam began to volunteer with the teams. He has remained committed for so long that the baseball team now presents a Sam Carlotta Inspiration Award each year, and Sam leads many of the team’s fundraising eff orts.

As much as he loves the athletics, he says his real passion is for the kids, and watching them grow through the years.

They talk to him about how school is going and what their future plans are, and Sam gets to meet their parents and other coaches in their lives.

The athletics team at Cooper also presented Carlotta with a reserved space on the school campus’ parking lot from which Carlotta can comfortably watch football games without needing to navigate through the crowds- he endearingly calls it his private suite.

The Carlotta family looks forward to seeing the scholarships support students in whatever they choose as their post-secondary education, whether through trade school, community college, or university or college coursework.

“Everyone wants to thank me but truly I owe them the thanks,” added Sam Carlotta. ”From the school administration to the coaches, parents, and student athletes, they have allowed me to stay involved in something I love. I try to explain to the players that they are making lifelong friends through sports. But it doesn’t have to be sports. I think all

students should be involved in as many school activities as possible which includes sports, band, choir, academic teams, etc. They build relationships/ friendships that will last a lifetime and that is priceless. If I can inspire just one student-athlete to make a positive change or set a goal and reach it, this has been worth every second. Look at the relationships I’ve built and what this tremendous group of people have done for my family and our community. I’ve had a tremendous support system since my spinal cord injury in 1981. My family and friends have been with me through it all. I cannot thank them enough for that. I only have one thing for them all.

NBL!” “This is another uniquely Northern Kentucky story that translates to a legacy of giving that will support our local students for years to come,” said Horizon Community Funds President Nancy Grayson. “Friends coming together, then assembling a larger group of community supporters, to lift students in the name of a person they deeply admire and respect is a story that moves us all. Horizon Community Funds is honored to play our part to bring this scholarship fund to life in Boone County.”

Fund partnerships with Horizon Community Funds provide a fl exible way for donors to support their preferred nonprofi t organization or charitable eff ort. Donors can make an endowed gift to support the mission of the nonprofi t organization for generations to come, or can opt to make a non-endowed gift which provides funding for needs as they arise in Northern Kentucky. Horizon Community Funds off ers donors and fund holders a deep connection to Northern Kentucky, including its nonprofi ts and needs.

For more information or to make a gift to the Carlotta Family and Friends Scholarship Fund at Horizon Community Funds, visit www.horizonfunds.org or call Nancy Grayson at 859-757-1552.

Checks can also be mailed to Horizon Community Funds at 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Suite 431, Covington, KY 41011 (memo: Carlotta Family and Friends Scholarship Fund).

Learn more at www.horizonfunds.org.

Tess Brown, Horizon Community Funds of NKY See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 7B

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Kentucky Warriors UA Midwest Region champs The Kentucky Warriors, a Northern Kentucky AAU basketball organization, recently competed in the Under Armour Midwest Region Championships in the 11th grade division.

The Warriors played teams from Cincinnati, Chicago, Lexington and Detroit and defeated the team from Detroit in the championship fi nal game.

The Warriors 11th grade team is made up of high school players from northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana.

The tournament took place June 5-6, 2021 in Cincinnati.

Tom Howard, Kentucky Warriors AAU Basketball

The Point/Arc Golf Classic set for July 12 at Triple Crown Country Club COVINGTON, Ky. – The Point/Arc Golf Classic is set for Monday, July 12 at Triple Crown Country Club, Union, Ky. The announcement was made today by Peggy Berkemeyer, Coordinator for the event.

“We have all levels of sponsorship,” she said, “and a foursome donation is $1,200/. The cost is $300 perplayer.”

Dinner cost is $50 per-person, she said, and a hole sponsor – with signage – is $100.

This year marks the 31st year of the classic.

In 1972, three parent groups united to form an advocacy group to assist their loved ones diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Today, that group has evolved into a holistic agency with a wide range of around-the-clock programs. The Point/ Arc has created integrated programs giving individuals with I/DD the opportunity to become contributing and inclusive members of the community and provides the self-esteem and pride that we all seek.

The Point/Arc now serves more than 1,400 people annually through its programs and services. The Point/Arc is always looking for new ways to fi ll in the service gaps and to integrate individuals with I/DD in the community to reach their fullest potential.

Andy Furman, The point/Arc

2021 Blacktop League registration closes July 15 The Blacktop League will open its 28th season at the beginning of August.

Games begin on Monday, Aug. 16, will end by Tuesday, Oct. 12 and are played on Monday through Thursday evenings.

The league is open to boys’ and girls’ teams entering grades 3 through 8. Registration is now open and team (preferred) and individual applications are now being accepted through July 15.

For more information, contact Director Kevin Bundy at (859) 653-8941 or kbundy21@aol.com or visit our website at www.blacktopleague.com .

Scott Eaton, Blacktop League

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Matthew R. Remke dedication set for July 11 COVINGTON, Ky. – The dedication of Matthew R. Remke Home in Florence, Ky. is set for Sunday afternoon, July 11, between 1-3 p.m.

Judi Gerding, founder and president of The Point/ Arc made the announcement today.

“At the time we had ribbon cutting for then our 11th residential home,” Gerding said, “we hadn’t had a major donor so it has been called our Moonstone Home because it’s located on (8481) Moonstone Court in Florence.”

Gerding said that Bill Remke called and said his family would like to name this home in memory of Matthew, whose untimely passing at the young age of 41 left a forever void in the lives of his circle of family and friends.

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den, Mia, Theresa and Payton who currently reside in Arizona, his mother Sherrill and sisters Monica and Lauren, Julea are all expected to attend the dedication.

The public is invited as well.

The Point/Arc was founded in 1972 by a group of parents fi ghting for the educational rights of their children, who were diagnosed with an intellectual and developmental (I/DD) disability. The mission – to help people with disabilities achieve their highest potential educationally, socially, residentially and vocationally.

More than this, The Point/Arc has been an organization that identifi es gaps in services and provides care and support to fi ll these gaps – even when government funding sources are not available.

Andy Furman, The Point/Arc

4-H to host virtual State Communications Day Communications projects are one of the hallmarks for 4-H youth development. Many alumni credit these projects with helping them overcome their fear of public speaking and developing into more eff ective communicators and leaders.

State 4-H Communications Day is the culmination of a yearlong communications project. These projects require youth to research, write, practice, and deliver a speech, demonstration, Farley or mock job interview. It is the highlight of the program. Contestants who compete during the event received the Champion award during their area communications contests. The day gives them the chance to compete for statewide recognition.

Like in 2020, the 2021 contest will be held virtually as 4-H continues to monitor the eff ects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kentucky 4-H will announce the 2021 statewide communications winners at 7 p.m. ET July 20 on the Kentucky 4-H Facebook page. 4-H’ers, their families and 4-H supporters are welcome to watch the announcement and cheer on their favorite contestant.

Campbell County 4-H participants in the 2021 State 4-H Communications Day are: Speeches – Lucas Lauer, Lucy Phirman, Anna Curtsinger, and Chase Fields. Demonstrations – Emily Kirst, Callie Kramer, and Maggie West. Good luck to these 4-H public speakers!

Sherri Farley is a Campbell County 4-H Agent.

Sherri Farley, Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service

The ‘Goddess of the Blues’ is back at Music@BCM COVINGTON, KY – Vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader Cheryl Renée returns to the Thursday night Music@BCM summer concert series on July 8 – along with some of her friends.

Accompanying the Cincinnati-born song stylist will be the “Cheryl Renée Project” with Tony Guethlein on bass guitar, Blake Taylor on harmonica and Shorty “Pullie” Starr on drums and back-up vocals.

Cheryl has been performing professionally since she was 17. At 21, she hit the road, touring with top 40 show bands and the U.S.O., playing throughout the U.S., Canada, Germany, Japan, Korea and the Philippines. She later settled in New England where she was part of the Boston blues scene.

When she returned to the Midwest, she joined a local band, “Them Bones,” and released a CD in 2008.

She won several music awards, including third place at the International Blues Challenge in 2010. Blake Taylor of Citybeat Magazine wrote of Renée: “She is a seasoned performer known as much for her manic stage antics and humorously raunchy lyrics as she is for her rollicking piano chops.”

The performance takes place in Behringer-Crawford Museum’s outdoor amphitheater at 1600 Montague Road-Devou Park, Covington, KY 41011. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children ages 3-12. Performances run from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with adult beverages and food available for purchase. Parking is free.

Guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for seating. In the event of rain, the music moves inside the museum and attendance may be limited. The museum will follow all local and state mandates for the safety of patrons.

The 2021 Music@BCM series continues with: h July 15: Bam Powell & The Troublemakers h July 22: Magnolia Vale h July 29: Mike Wade h Aug. 5: Hot Magnolias h Aug. 12: Son Del Caribe h Aug. 19: The Company Music@BCM 2021 is sponsored by Ruth Faragher and Family, Ersatz & Moot Point Railway Co. and the Alumni of WNOP Jazz Radio, Hummel Hatfi eld Insurance, KW Mechanical, George & Margaret McLane Foundation and Ashley Developments and is supported by Reality Tuesday Café, Colonial Cottage and the Kenton County Rotary Club.

For more information, go to www.bcmuseum.org, email info@bcmuseum.org or call 859-491-4003.

Sharen Kardon, Behringer-Crawford Museum

Five Seasons Sport Club partners with Swim Across America to fi ght cancer

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The Kentucky Warriors 11th grade team is made up of high school players from northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana. Back row: Tom Howard, assistant coach; JD Stokes (Franklin County High School, Indiana); Gavin Yusko (Calvary Christian School; head coach Brent Prather; Caleb Howard (Calvary Christian School); and Luke Ruwe (Calvary Christian School). Front row: Ethan Mulling (Calvary Christian School); Keandre Nelson (Newport High School); Chris McGuire (Boone County High School); Aiden Johnson (Williamstown High School). Not pictured: Christian Prather (Connor High School). PROVIDED

have personally witnessed the positive impact made by this organization. I am passionate about bringing this opportunity to my hometown and am excited to support a cause near and dear to me through an event perfectly suited for our facilities.”

Swim Across America is a nonprofi t that runs swimming-related events throughout the country to support cancer research at recognized hospitals and institutions. Since 1987, SAA has granted nearly $100 million.

Five Seasons Sports Club represents the ideal combination of an expansive off ering of sports and fi tness activities coupled with the personal attention and ambiance of an upscale club where an entire family can go to exercise, socialize, compete, dine or simply relax.

Five Seasons features locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Crestview Hills, Ky., and Burr Ridge, Ill. To learn more, visit fi veseasonssportsclub.com.

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Five Seasons Sports Club is partnering with Swim Across America (SAA), the offi cial charity for swimmers, to raise money to fi ght cancer.

On July 18, all four Five Seasons locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Crestview Hills, Ky., and Burr Ridge, Ill., will host “Seasons Swims Against Cancer” in partnership with Swim Across America from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Utilizing Five Seasons’ Olympic-sized outdoor pools, the “Seasons Swims Against Cancer” event is open to members and non-members and off ers teams or individuals one-, four- or six-mile swims. Participants are encouraged to raise money in support of their swim ahead of the event. All funds raised will benefi t cancer prevention, treatment, research and clinical trials at Swim Across America labs.

“Cancer impacts everyone and that’s why Five Seasons wanted to host this event so we could help in the fi ght to prevent and treat this terrible disease,” said Nancy Conard, Vice President of Operations at Five Seasons Sports Clubs. “Swim Across America has a network of the nation’s best doctors and researchers pioneering new cures and treatments. By partnering with SAA for our ‘Seasons Swims Against Cancer’ event we hope to make waves in the fi ght against cancer by raising money for cancer research. This event is open to everyone looking to join us in our fi ght!”

Additionally, teams and individuals can receive incentives based on their levels of fundraising, including Swim Across America t-shirts ($50 raised), sunglasses ($100), towels ($300) and Amazon gift cards ($1,000).

Swimmers at SAA events often swim together with family and friends in honor of a loved one, for fun, to train or just to make a diff erence.

More than 100 Olympic swimmers have participated in Swim Across America events, including Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Missy Franklin and Elizabeth Beisel, who made national headlines in May when the two-time Olympic medalist announced she would become the fi rst woman to swim the 20km route from Pt. Judith to Block Island in Rhode Island on Aug. 30.

“Facing a pandemic reminded all of us that being physically and mentally healthy is a gift we sometimes may take for granted,” said Heather Harris, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Corporex Companies LLC. “I have been fortunate to support and participate in Swim Across America’s events for over a decade and

Cheryl Renée returns to the Thursday night Music@BCM summer concert series on July 8.

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PVA to inspect properties The Boone County PVA Offi ce will be inspecting properties in the following areas the week of July 12: h Union h Brooklyn Hills h Liberty Hill h Big Bone Rd h Farms h Richwood Please do not be alarmed if you see staff members in these areas. They will be in a marked vehicle and have identifi cation available upon request.

You can enroll to receive e-mail alerts when we will be inspecting in your area by going to our website at boonepva.ky.gov The Boone County PVA is constantly striving to improve and serve your needs more effi ciently and conveniently to better serve you. Our website now includes a new feature for subscribers that allows you to see the properties that have recently sold around you without even doing a search. Simply click the blue button that reads “Sales Near Me.” This will do a search by geolocation to allow you to view a list of properties within a certain radius of you that have sold recently.

You will then be able to select which property you would like to view more details of. To take advantage of this feature along with other great information or to subscribe, go to our website at boonepva.ky.gov If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Arlinghaus Martin PVA @ cindy.martin@boonecountyky.org Emily Steidel, Boone PVA

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