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Inside the Covington lab testing for COVID-19 Julia Fair Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A missing poster for Paige Johnson hung at West 15th and Race streets in Over-the-Rhine in October 2010, one month after the teen disappeared. ENQUIRER FILE

Paige Johnson’s remains found ‘There’s a couple people... that should be really nervous’ Cameron Knight, Terry DeMio, Sarah Brookbank and Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The remains of a Northern Kentucky teen who went missing almost a decade ago have been located in Clermont County, offi cials said. Paige Johnson disappeared on Sept. 23, 2010. She was 17. She would have been 27. Covington police said the remains were located Sunday, March 22 near Williamsburg Township. “I am like shaking,” her sister Brittany Haywood Johnson told The Enquirer Wednesday, March 25. “My mom just woke me up with this right now.” It’s been 10 years since she saw Paige and Haywood, now 29 and living in Hebron, has never given up hope, though she long ago came to terms with the likelihood Paige had died. Through tears, Haywood said, “I always said that someday, somebody is going to accidentally fi nd her.” The Clermont County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Covington police and the Clermont County coroner investigated the scene and found additional items likely associated with the body. Everything was sent to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Offi ce in hopes the remains could be identifi ed. They made the identifi cation using dental records, offi cials said.

Covington Chief of Police, Robert Nader speaks at a press conference after the body of Paige Johnson was found. Johnson was reported missing 10 years ago. PHIL DIDION

“At this point, there is no cause of death. There remain many questions and much work,” Covington Police Chief Rob Nader said. “We all wanted to fi nd Paige alive. Today, I’m sad to say that hope evaporated entirely.” The family received notifi cation Wednesday, March 25, shortly before police called a press conference in Covington. A decade ago, Clermont County’s East Fork State Park was searched, but the body was not found in the park. The man police believe was the last person to see Paige alive had sent a text message that hit a cell phone tower near the park the morning after she vanished. Clermont County offi cials said they searched an area about half a mile south

of the cell phone tower a decade ago. Her remains were found about a mile and half north of the tower. The investigation at the scene continued March 25 at a location near Ohio 276, Williamsburg Township. Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said the investigation has been frustrating since the beginning. “There are people out there that have more information and knowledge about what happened to Paige,” Sanders said Wednesday. “There’s probably at least a couple people out there that should be really nervous right now. And I’m glad because those are the people who could have brought some See PAIGE, Page 2A

COVINGTON, KY — A few months ago Tony Remington’s lab was testing for things like sexually transmitted diseases and the fl u. And then the coronavirus pandemic arrived. On Tuesday, March 24, Remington led an Enquirer reporter and photographer through his suddenly expanded lab, showing how they were now on the forefront of the war against the virus. On his left, he passed laboratory technologists behind glass walls who delicately handled plastic bins fi lled with book-sized red biohazard bags. Each biohazard bag held one novel coronavirus sample. On his right, he strolled past the team that logged sample results into a computer that fed the information to state labs. Remington, the CEO of Gravity Diagnostics, is used to medical testing. His small private lab off Russell Street in Covington opened in 2016. Now, his team is Remington part of the cohort of medical professionals testing novel coronavirus samples to slow the spread of the international pandemic. In just one week since the Food and Drug Adminstration authorized the lab to conduct tests, the lab went from testing six samples a day to more than 100 a day. Diagnosing people has become easier as more labs test samples. In January, Ohio did not have the laboratory capability to test two Miami University students for the virus. So, those samples had to be sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lab. See LAB TESTING, Page 2A

Laboratory technologist workers test for COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus at Gravity Diagnostics in Covington, Kentucky Tuesday. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

Blood donations shore up local supply, but more needed Anne Saker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Caroline Braun, 18, had given blood only once before, last year in a drive at Dixie Heights High School. On Sunday, March 22, after nearly a week indoors, she bared an arm again at Hoxworth’s Fort Mitchell collection site to donate a pint of O negative. “I’ve been stressing out about the coronavirus a lot,” the Crestview Heights senior said. “But I felt that I wanted to help, and I read that this oﬃ ce would be open today. ” Hoxworth Blood Center, the American Red Cross and other blood-collection nonproﬁ ts have issued increasingly ur-

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gent calls for donors. Hospitals expect accelerating demand for blood and blood products such as platelets and plasma as widespread infection of the novel coronavirus sickens more people with the respiratory illness COVID-19. Recently, within an hour of each other, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, urged young people to donate blood. Thousands of blood drives nationwide have been canceled because of state orders to limit public contact. The American Red Cross said last week that more than 4,500 of its blood drives were See BLOOD, Page 2A

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Since then, testing has ramped up. Two of the largest private labs in the U.S., LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, will collectively be able to process more than 300,000 COVID-19 tests by the end of the week, according to CNBC. Remington’s team bought about $500,000 worth of equipment they needed and got to work. “The sooner this ends, the better,” Remington said about the pandemic. “If it went away tomorrow, I’d be happy.” The novel coronavirus samples swabbed from noses arrive at the lab as early as 6 a.m. The samples are shipped in from Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and West Virginia, Remington said. Right now, the results are sent to clinicians the same day, Remington said. As they begin to test more samples, the turnaround time will increase to 48 hours. It’s been just over a week since a team of 25 employees out of the 120 employed at the lab dedicated themselves to novel coronavirus testing. When a positive appears, they report it to the state lab where the sample came from. The demand is far higher, Remington said. He said the lab could handle about 300 samples a day, possibly 2,500 a day

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compassion and answers to Paige’s family a long, long time ago and they chose not to do that.” He said potential witnesses have refused to cooperate, lied, told half stories and made false claims. Sanders said one false lead took investigators to Knox County where they “dug a hole the size of an Olympic-sized swimming pool” searching for remains. “This gives us something to work off of,” Sanders said at the March 25 press conference. “But with other complicating factors, it raises almost as many questions as it answers.” Sanders told The Enquirer after the press conference, he’s feeling mixed emotions. “Relief that she’s been located, but still sad knowing how much pain her family has been through, yet hopeful this will allow them some comfort,” Sanders said. “Angry this day didn’t come years sooner because some people have chosen to lie about what happened to her.” He warned those who were involved in her disappearance that they will be found. “Now they’ll know what it’s like to live with uncertainty,” Sanders said. “They will be looking over their shoulders and they’ll never know when it might just be us behind them.” In 2010, Paige’s disappearance set off public vigils, exhaustive investigative searches, a fl urry of social media including Facebook pages seeking clues about her disappearance and off ering support to her family. None of it led to Paige Johnson, or to answers about what happened to her. Paige was the mother of a then 2year-old daughter, Makenzie, when she disappeared. The girl moved in with her father’s family and is now approaching her teens. After Haywood reported Paige missing, police questioned Jacob T. Bumpass, then 22, of Taylor Mill. He was described as one of Paige’s acquaintances, who’d picked her up at her mother’s

Laboratory Technologist Roger Knauf, left, and Sarah Dell, test for COVID-19 at Gravity Diagnostics in Covington, Kentucky Tuesday, March 24. The work is conducted in a secure area and the actual test is done behind glass. The lab was founded in 2016 and was approved for COVID-19 testing on March 16. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

if they added another shift of workers to test samples. Remington hired four new employees recently, and expects to hire more to keep up with the demand, he said. They had to blow out a wall, Remington said, to make more space for the nov-

el coronavirus lab. “Half the time you’re trying to get supplies for running the samples,” Remington said. Closets became storage for essential medical supplies. Medical latex gloves are everywhere, which both staﬀ and

Florence home the evening of Sept. 22. He told them he dropped off Paige at about 1 a.m. the next morning at 15th Street and Scott Boulevard in Covington. But the evidence didn’t show that. Investigators said phone records placed Bumpass near Paige’s Florence home at that time. More phone records led investigators with cadaver dogs to the 10,000-acre East Fork State Park in Clermont County, where they searched for Paige. They said they focused their search in the park because Bumpass, the last person known to have seen Paige, sent a text message from the area at about 4:28 a.m. Sept. 23. They recovered nothing. Bumpass was never named as a suspect and never arrested for anything in relation to Paige’s disappearance. He was arrested in November 2010 on a parole violation for a theft conviction for having liquor in his home, but he was released from a Kentucky prison in 2012. He has not spoken with police about the missing persons case since early in the investigation. “She didn’t deserve what happened to her, and Jacob Bumpass and one of his close friends know exactly what happened to her yet refuse to come forward,” Haywood told The Enquirer about fi ve years ago. “I know there are other people who know what happened to my sister that night... How they sleep at night is baffl ing to me.” Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones was assistant chief with Covington Police when Paige went missing. The current chief, Rob Nader, called him Tuesday, March 24. “I had to stand there – I was in my kitchen – for a minute, and I asked him, ‘Tell me that again, Rob. What did you just tell me?’ “ Jones said. “It was a sense of emotional relief for me, just knowing that young lady’s remains were found and she would get a proper funeral.” Year after year – on Paige’s birthday and the date of her disappearance – Jones and the Covington police would get questions about her case. Every time, they refused to label it a cold case, insisting the investigation would not

end. “My response was always, ‘It’s still an open and active investigation,’” Jones said. “We never believed that she wasn’t going to be found. We felt there was a very strong possibility that she would be found and given the proper funeral that she deserved and that her family would have the proper time to mourn her loss.” Paige was listed on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Upon hearing that her remains were found, John E. Bischoﬀ III, who oversees the organization’s Missing Children Division, said, “Our hearts go out to the family and friends who have searched so long for answers. “We stand by them in their time of sadness,” he said. “We always hold out hope because we’ve seen so many missing children recovered after many years

visitors wear inside. They need, and can’t fi nd, medical-grade sanitation wipes, he said. “Then the other half, you’re trying to be a good employer,” he said. He sent non-essential people home to work. Remington bought the remaining employees lunch every day. On Tuesday, March 24, a row of Jimmy John’s sandwiches were lined up for employees to grab. They also off ered daycare to some employees and hired a new cleaning company to clean the lab seven days a week. “On one hand, we’re part of the solution,” Remington said. “But, we still always have the components of having a good work environment and taking care of our people and their families.” Julia is the Northern Kentucky government reporter through the Report For America program. Anonymous donors pledged to cover the local donor portion of her grant-funded position with The Enquirer. 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. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – March 24. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

of searching. We thank the eﬀ orts of law enforcement as they worked tirelessly over these past 10 years searching for Paige.” Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – March 25. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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Using ingredients you likely have on hand Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld Guest columnist

What a diﬀ erence a week makes. Recently, we were concerned about coronavirus but not overly so. Now we’re under a “stay at home” order. I was at the grocery and not surprised to see lean or empty shelves. No doubt we’re all experiencing a

scary time. It’s the unknown that’s so unsettling. So what do we do to keep our minds occupied, spirits calmed and our bodies nourished while we stay at home? We pray and cook. For ourselves and others. If you’ve got pasta, beans and canned tomatoes, you’ve got the backbone of my easy pasta fagioli. This has been shared too many times to count. I know why requests are coming in again – familiar and tasty, the aroma draws you in as it cooks, and for those

reasons, it’s comforting. Let the kids help make these favorite peanut butter cookies with ingredients you likely have on hand. Tuck some in your mailbox. A nice way to say “thanks.” Remember shut-ins. Ask nursing homes for names of folks who don’t get visitors. Send a card and introduce yourself. You’ll make a new friend. Check out my abouteating.com site for foods to stock (you can freeze milk). Sis’ peanut butter cookies.

Sis’ peanut butter cookies Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter ⁄ 2 cup butter, room temperature

⁄ 2 cup each: granulated sugar, and packed light or dark brown sugar

1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons milk, any kind 11⁄ 2 teaspoons vanilla 11⁄ 4 cups flour ⁄ 4 teaspoon baking powder

⁄ 4 teaspoon salt

Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Beat peanut butter, butter and both sugars until mixed well. Add in egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together then blend into peanut butter mixture.

Easy and quick vegetarian pasta fagioli Leftover salad greens? Stir them in at the end.

28 oz canned diced tomatoes

Ingredients

Spinach or other greens — chopped coarsely (optional)

1 pound penne or other pasta

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon garlic

Parmesan, Romano or Mozzarella for garnish

⁄ 3 to 1⁄ 2cup olive oil (I use 1⁄ 2 cup)

Instructions

2-3 teaspoons dried oregano 3 cans favorite beans, drained (I like Cannellini, red, kidney, chick peas)

While pasta water heats, start sauce.

Heat olive oil, add garlic and oregano. Stir a minute or so, then add everything but spinach and cheese. Bring to boil. Lower to simmer, smooshing some of the beans with a potato masher. By this time, the pasta water should be boiling, ready to add pasta. By the time the pasta’s done, the sauce is, too. Stir in spinach. Pour sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with plenty of cheese.

Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2” apart onto ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheets. Press each ball with fork tines. Bake 8-10 minutes, just until edges are golden. Don’t overbake. Let cool a few minutes and then remove. Makes about 2-3 dozen. Gilding the lily: Before baking, sprinkle with a bit of coarse, regular or sparkling sugar. After baking and cooled, dip into melted chocolate, etc.

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IN SCIENCE LIVES HOPE.

An open letter to our community: We are living in an unprecedented time. COVID-19 poses a significant challenge for our city, our country and our world. As Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to be a source of hope for those who need it most: plainly, we advance healing and reduce suffering by providing world-class care from deeply committed and experienced caregivers and physicians in specialty and subspecialty medicine. Their life’s calling is to deliver care compassionately, faithfully teach and mentor future clinicians, and lead the research to discover the next cure or treatment protocol — this is what we do every day. This timeless purpose will not falter, even during a pandemic. No doubt you have seen recent news coverage stating that Ohio is leading the way, under the leadership of Gov. Mike DeWine, local government leaders and the Ohio Department of Health’s Medical Director, Dr. Amy Acton, in response to COVID-19. I am proud of the way that our community is coming together in new ways to care for our friends and neighbors. At UC Health, we’re taking every precaution to protect our patients, our employees and our clinicians. We’re making difficult decisions like restricting visitor access and asking our nonclinical workforce to work from home, supporting the governor’s direction. The most important thing we can do is make sure our patients, employees and clinicians know that we care about their safety and wellbeing. The number one question we are receiving is, “How can I help?” There are many ways to help those on the frontlines across our city caring for our communities, including the families of those employees. They are the best of us, and we are here to support them. • Send cards, letters and drawings to share with residents and patients who are restricted from visitors (e.g. those in nursing homes or senior living facilities). • Support the emergency response efforts of UC Health by donating to the UC Health Crisis Response Fund through our UC Health Foundation. • Purchase a “Strength in Unity” shirt at cincyshirts.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these shirts will benefit the YMCA day camps that are providing childcare for our city’s healthcare workers. • Support the United Way’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, whose proceeds benefit those struggling with food insecurity, housing and shelter, medical needs, and childcare/elder care. The Cincinnati community has seen hardship before. We know that if we gather our hearts (not hands) we can role model our collective response for the country and beyond. More importantly, we’ll show the next generation what it means to love one another in a new way and to stand together, even in the face of fear or uncertainty. Our UC Health family believes in our city’s motto and the motto on the seal of the University of Cincinnati: juncta juvant, which means “strength in unity.” As one team, and one community, we will get through this together. And, we will offer even more hope to Cincinnati.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Navigating COVID-19 at St. Charles Homestead At the St. Charles Homestead we are learning all about new technologies. Even though our relatives and friends can’t currently visit in person, FaceTime and Skype let us continue to talk to them on a regular basis. Lisa Fulmer, St. Charles Community Homestead

Make the healthy takeout choice Ordering takeout, picking up curbside-to-go, or grabbing food from the drive-thru can often be a convenient option for families with busy schedules. These days, it’s a necessity. It’s also a fantastic way to support local business when you want to take a night off from cooking. Restaurants off er a variety of delicious foods, and while it can be challenging to make healthy choices when ordering out, it’s not impossible. Many restaurants have their menus posted online with detailed descriptions about the foods they off er. This makes it much easier to select healthier options for the whole family, if you have time to plan. If picking items up while out, take a few moments to review the menu before ordering your regular options. Consider these tips for making the healthiest choices: ❚ Look for choices that are baked, grilled, roasted, sautéed, or steamed. These are going to be the best choices with the most nutritional value. ❚ Choose vegetables as a side, when off ered. Opt for items that are not fried or breaded, when available. Side salads, baked potatoes, and vegetable-based soups are fantastic choices. ❚ Add vegetables. If you want a sandwich or burger, add lettuce, onion, or tomato. If you ordered a pizza, add veggies as a topping. ❚ Ask for sauces and dressings to be on the side. This will let you choose how much you add to your food. Remember, these items are there to complement the dish, not be the overwhelming fl avor. ❚ Consider your drink options. Water, unsweetened tea, and diet soda can be good alternatives to regular sodas and sweetened teas. However, if you like the sugar-sweetened options, choose a smaller size or go half-cut (half-sweet, half-unsweet tea). Family meals can be part of your routine, even when grabbing items to-go. You may not be cooking together, but you can always eat together while supporting your favorite local spots. Kathy Byrnes, Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service

Stocking your pantry Keeping your pantry stocked with a few basic food items will allow you to cook a simple, healthy meal at a moment’s notice. Once your pantry is equipped with the essentials, you can simply buy fresh items from the grocery to cook with your stocked items. When we think of our pantry, we tend to fi rst think about canned or boxed goods. Suggestions for your pantry include canned fi sh such as tuna, salmon, and sardines; canned beans such as black, kidney, garbanzo, cannellini, and chickpeas; and canned vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach, corn, or beets. Other items to consider are broth or stock, peanut butter and other nut butters, and salsa. There are several options for rice and grains including brown rice, whole-grain pasta, couscous, rolled oats, and breadcrumbs. Common oils, vinegars, and condiments can add fl avor in a pinch. Think about adding extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, or Worcestershire sauce. Additional ways to add fl avor include seasonings like salt and pepper, and spice blends like chili powder and Italian seasoning. Stocking up your herbs and spices cabinet is also a great way to be prepared for putting together quick meals with lots of fl avor. Common herbs and spices you should include might be bay leaves, parsley, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Building your pantry does not happen overnight. It is important to slowly build up your inventory as needed. Many of these foods are shelf-stable for several months and can be purchased in bulk or on sale. Ronda Rex is a Campbell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Ronda Rex, Campbell County Cooperative Extension

Dry beans: Their beneﬁ ts and uses You may have found yourself picking up a bag or two of dry beans at the store recently, knowing they are a healthy choice for meals. Dry beans are an inexpensive, nutritious food and are quite

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Sara Ismail, a senior at Ryle High School, enlisted into the Kentucky Army National Guard on March 18. PVT Ismail enlisted as a 12C (Bridge Crewmember) and will be assigned to the 2061st Multirole Bridge Co in Burlington Ky. For more information on possibly joining the National Guard contact SGT Justin Pieschel 859-394-8341. Sgt. Justin Pieschel, KYARNG

Coronavirus Relief Fund launches in Northern Kentucky Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is quickly launching a new fund to support Northern Kentuckians facing increased crises or needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Horizon NKY Coronavirus Relief Fund aims to raise at least $4 million, with nearly half of that already committed. Through generous support from The Butler Foundation and The R.C. Durr Foundation, and corporate citizens including Fischer Homes and Drees Homes Foundation, First Financial Bank, and other individuals Horizon Community Funds has secured pre-commitments approaching $1.8 million as matching gifts to raise these much-needed funds. The Relief Fund will provide fl exible fi nancial assistance to nonprofi ts serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky that are experiencing increased demand for resources in response to the COVID-19 virus in our community. More information about the Relief Fund, including how to donate, can be found at www.horizonfunds.org/coronavirus-relief-fund. “This is the time for Northern Kentuckians to step up for each other,” said Horizon Community Funds President Nancy Grayson. “Horizon Community Funds stands shoulder to shoulder with our community in these challenging times, and we call upon Northern Kentucky individuals and companies to join us in tackling the dire issues brought on by the novel COVID-19 pandemic. Your donation, in any amount, will help us to support our neighbors and our community together.” The Relief Fund is a special fund for generating a signifi cant source of money

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to use for citizens of Northern Kentucky, especially families who are suff ering hardship from loss of jobs, income, or due to health-related events. Initial priorities for the Fund include: food and basic hygiene and cleaning supplies; medication and health care needs not supported by insurance; and access to essential needs. “Now is the opportunity for our entire Northern Kentucky population to come together for this common purpose of supporting those who need help in this diffi cult time,” said Horizon Community Funds Board Chair Bill Butler. “Let us demonstrate that we care, that we are indeed one Northern Kentucky, united in giving.” Individuals and businesses are encouraged to donate either online at www.horizonfunds.org, through check mailed to Horizon Community Funds, or through other methods as outlined on the website. The resources will be deployed rapidly, foregoing the traditional long form application process. Instead, NKY Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund partners will work with community advisors, local offi cials, and other stakeholders to identify organizations currently providing prioritized supports to Northern Kentuckians. The group anticipates making its fi rst round of funding in the coming weeks. Funds will be released on a rolling basis as fundraising continues throughout the outbreak and recovery phases of the crisis, making it possible to move resources quickly and adapt to evolving needs in subsequent funding phases. Fund eff orts are also supported by: Central Bank, CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services, Drees Homes Foundation, Duke Energy, Heritage Bank, The Milburn Family Foundation, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky University, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and Republic Bank. Many generous individuals have also stepped up to off er support for the fund as it grows in Northern Kentucky. Additionally, the continued partnership between Horizon Community Funds and St. Elizabeth Healthcare has introduced the St. Elizabeth Associate Crisis Support Fund, which off ers fi nancial assistance to St. Elizabeth employees during times of unexpected personal need. The fund allows donors the opportunity to directly support the needs of St. Elizabeth healthcare workers on the front lines of this crisis. “Throughout our long history, St. Elizabeth associates have answered the call to serve each time our community has needed it the most,” said Garren Colvin, President & CEO, St. Elizabeth Healthcare. “We want to assure our neighbors that we are right here and fully prepared to care for them as we face this unprecedented challenge. “And while our dedicated associates stand on the front lines, we stand ready to support them and their families, now and in the weeks and months to come,” added Colvin. “These men and women are working around the clock to ensure the health and safety of our community.” In a show of support for their colleagues, and to maximize the impact of individual gifts, the St. Elizabeth medical staff has pledged to match up to $100,000 of donations to the Associate Crisis Support Fund. For questions regarding the NKY Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund or the St. Elizabeth Associate Crisis Support Fund, please contact Nancy Grayson at ngrayson@horizonfunds.org or 859-7571552. Tess Brown, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky

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Sports Ryle senior leads locals in all-state honors James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Lexington Herald-Leader has released its all-state Kentucky teams in high school basketball, based on a survey of head coaches. Ryle’s Maddie Scherr, an Oregon commit, ran away with Player of the Year honors by garnering 42 fi rst-place votes among 68 ballots from coaches who participated in the poll. Every high school varsity girls’ coach in Kentucky was emailed the Herald-Leader’s AllState ballot, which asked them to name their picks for the state’s 10 best players. Six Northern Kentucky coaches participated. Ryle won its opening round game in the 2020 Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 without Scherrr as she recovered from a sprained ankle suffered in its regional title game. The Sweet 16 was suspended indefi nitely amid the coronavirus pandemic. Scherr, a McDonald’s All-American, will be a favorite to earn Miss Basketball honors next month. The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, in conjunction with the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches, surveyed media and its members for the award. Scherr was among 19 regional players of the year nominated. That ceremony has also been indefi nitely postponed. George Rogers Clark senior Kennedy Igo, a Northern Kentucky University signee, came in sixth in the voting to earn fi rst-team status. She led Clark to its fourth straight 10th Region title in March. Ryle junior Brie Crittendon was named honorable mention all-state. Bishop Brossart junior center Marie Kiefer was named third team. She was the 10th Region Player of the Year by the regional coaches association. First team (in order of votes): Maddie Scherr (Ryle), Shelby Calhoun (Christian Academy-Louisville), Taziah Jenks (Mercy), Erin Toller (Sacred Heart), Kennedy Igo (Clark County), Kendall Wingler (Meade County), Whitney Hay (Elizabethtown), Brooklynn Miles (Franklin County), Macey Blevins (Wayne County). Second team: Amerah Steele (South Laurel), Malea Williams (Scott County), Hannah McKay (Owensboro Catholic), Haven Ford (Rowan County), Hope Sivori (Mercy), Hailey Smit (Wolfe County), Lexy Meyers (Leslie County), Morgan DeFoor (Scott County), Lexi Taylor (Bullitt East), Katie Ball (Belfry). Third team: Elizabeth Bertram (Barren County), Emilee Hope (Henderson County), Harley Paynter (Boyd County), Elise Ellison-Coons (Dunbar), Marie Kiefer (Brossart), Allie Stone (West Carter), Courtney Peyton (Madisonville), Charlee Settle (Calloway County), Madison Thompson (Martin County), Kristen Clemons (Sacred Heart). Honorable mention: Olivia Federle (Collins), Destinee Marshall (Sacred Heart), Lauren Lee (Casey Co.), Lexy Lynch (Owsley Co.), Brie Crittendon (Ryle), Alyssa Elswick (Shelby Valley), Amiyah Jenkins (Anderson Co.), Sidney

Northern Kentucky sharpshooter Tyler Sharpe has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 12 Second Team. SAM GREENE

NKU releases ‘One Shining Moment’ video Senior Tyler Sharpe wins all-district award James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Ryle senior Maddie Scherr smiles after breaking Ryle’s all-time scoring record as Ryle defeated Conner 84-66 in girls basketball Jan. 29, at Conner High School. PHOTOS BY JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

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Guard Tre Cobbs of the Northern Kentucky Norse entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to a report via Twitter on Saturday from Verbal Commits that Cobbs retweeted. Cobbs could play at another school as a grad transfer after playing three seasons at NKU, with one season (2018-19) as a medical redshirt. Cobbs, who is from Lima, Ohio, averaged 2.7 points per game in 14 games

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Beechwood junior Scotty Draud dribbles up the court as St. Henry defeated Beechwood 49-46 in the boys basketball All "A" Classic 9th Region championship Jan. 18, at St. Henry District High School, Erlanger, Ky.

Argo (Fleming Co.), Hailee Mullins (Hazard), Jerrica Thacker (Jenkins), Julia Parker (Ashland), Lucy Patterson (Warren East), Paige Vanzant (Logan Co.), Amelia Hodges (Bethlehem), Ella Thompson (Bethlehem), Ellie Heid (Portland), Marissa Austin (Webster Co.), Destin Armour (Muhlenberg Co.), Gena Cravens (Casey Co.), Zoe Strings (Paris).

Boys all-state Ninety boys teams voted in that survey, three from Northern Kentucky. Highlands junior Sam Vinson was named third team all-state. Earning honorable mention status were Covington Catholic senior Grant Disken, Simon Kenton junior Kelly

NKU’s Cobbs joins Tate in transfer portal Dave Clark

Niece and Beechwood junior Scotty Draud. NKU commit Marques Warrick of Henry Clay was ranked fourth in the voting and earned ﬁ rst team status. He averaged 23.2 points per game and was the 11th Region Player of the Year. Collins' Dayvion McKnight was named player of the year. First team: Dayvion McKnight (Collins), JJ Traynor (Bardstown), Jackson Sivills (McCracken County), Marques Warrick (Henry Clay), Kenny White (Madisonville), Zion Harmon (Marshall County), Alex Matthews (John Hardin), Tyren Moore (Male), Ben Johnson (Lexington Catholic), Matt Cromer (South Laurel).

Northern Kentucky sharpshooter Tyler Sharpe was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 12 Second Team. Sharpe, who joined NKU’s 1,000point club earlier this year, averaged a career-high 15.1 points per game and helped lead the Norse to their secondstraight Horizon League Tournament championship. The second-team all-league performer was also named to the all-tournament team after averaging 18.0 points and 2.5 assists per game across Northern Kentucky’s two contests in the event. The native of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, ranks 22nd all-time in scoring for the Norse, pouring in 1,196 points during his career. Sharpe’s 214 threes are also the ninth most in school history. A senior for the Norse this season, Sharpe spent the last three years helping Northern Kentucky amass the last three of the team’s four-straight 20win campaigns. During his career for the Black & Gold, NKU also played in the 2018 NIT and 2019 NCAA Tournament and earned the Horizon League’s automatic berth into the 2020 NCAA Tournament prior to its cancellation. The Norse were 71-28 (.717 winning percentage) overall and 41-13 (.759) in Horizon League play across his three seasons. First Team: Loudon Love, Wright State; Douglas Wilson, South Dakota State; Vinnie Shahid, North Dakota State; Tyler Hagedorn, South Dakota; Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy Second Team: Emmanuel Nzekwesi, Oral Roberts; Tyler Sharpe, Northern Kentucky; Tyson Ward. North Dakota State; Bill Wampler, Wright State; Darius Quisenberry, Youngstown State

this past season for the Norse - head coach Darrin Horn’s fi rst season at NKU. Cobbs’ teammate at NKU, Jalen Tate, confi rmed on Friday that he entered the portal. 247sports.com’s Brian Snow reported that Cincinnati and Xavier are among schools that have reached out to Tate expressing interest. The Norse won a Horizon League Tournament Championship earlier this month. Their win in the fi nal against UIC was the Norse’s 14th win in 17 games and their 23rd of the season. They would have played in the NCAA Tournament with an automatic bid.

Northern Kentucky Norse guard Tre Cobbs (3) drives past Illinois-Chicago Flames guard Marcus Ottey (1) in the second half of the NCAA mens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 16, at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights, Ky. Illinois-Chicago Flames defeated Northern Kentucky Norse 73-43. ALBERT CESARE

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‘Vulnerable does not mean weak’ Retired NKY superintendent creates virtual support group Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Tim Hanner retired from his superintendent role at Kenton County Schools when he scheduled his fi rst kidney transplant in 2013. But that did not keep him from working. During renal dialysis he created his mentoring nonprofi t NaviGo Prep. He kept up with meetings, lunches and fi nding other work ever since getting sick, living and breathing the sentiment Hanner that his disease will not defi ne him. That was before COVID-19. Hanner’s second kidney transplant was initially scheduled for early April, but the operation was postponed after the new coronavirus spread to the Greater Cincinnati region. “With this virus... this is the one that’s told me, ‘You’re done. And you’re at home,’ “ Hanner said. “This one is diff erent. It’s a game-changer.” Hanner said he has not seen his kids or grandchildren in about a month. The only time he leaves his house is to go to dialysis, which is three times a week. “And that’s stressful,” he said. “Because going into any health facility, you’re at risk of picking up this virus.”

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Time to shine NKU men’s basketball recently released its own “One Shining Moment” video. Many NCAA Tournament qualiﬁ ers released similar videos in the past week as their opportunities to participate in March Madness were cut short by the novel coronavirus.

TMU in the rankings Several Greater Cincinnati graduates had outstanding seasons in the Thomas More University basketball program. The 18th-ranked Thomas More University men’s basketball team fi nished the season ranked in the Top-15 of seven NAIA Division I team statistical categories. Thomas More ranked No. 1 in scoring defense as it held its opponents to 62.844 points per game. The team was third in the nation in total rebound defense (29.250) and sixth in three-point fi eld goal percentage (0.308). The Saints also ranked 11 in fi eld goal percentage (0.493), 12th in the three-point fi eld goal percentage (0.385), 14th in the scoring

“If I got this disease it... it could be very serious. And it could be fatal,” Hanner told The Enquirer Wednesday night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “vulnerable populations” include anyone who has diﬃ culty communicating, struggles to access medical care, needs help maintaining independence, requires constant supervision or needs help accessing transportation. Groups at a high risk for the new coronavirus include adults over the age of 65, people living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, anyone with a serious underlying medical condition (especially those with chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma or serious heart conditions), the immunocompromised (including those undergoing cancer treatment) and anyone with severe obesity. “When you deﬁ ne ‘vulnerable,’ it’s a wide range and a wide array of people,” Hanner said. Hanner was tired of seeing young, healthy individuals going on vacations and acting invincible. He said he found it “troubling.” And he had a feeling other “vulnerable” people might be feeling the same way. On Sunday, March 22, Hanner created the Facebook group Putting a Face on the Vulnerable. The page exploded with posts, stories and words of encouragement. Within four days, the group saw more than 10,000 interactions. The group has posts from people young and old, from individuals with health complications to family members

margin (11.688) and 15th in fi eld goal percentage defense (0.415). Junior guards Luke Rudy (Oak Hills) and Braden Connor (Elder) ranked in the Top-15 in three individual statistical categories. Rudy ranked fourth in the nation in total three-point fi eld goals made with 105 and seventh in threepoint fi eld goals made per game as he averaged 3.281 per game. Connor was 15th in assist/turnover ratio with a ratio of 2.571. The Saints fi nished the season at 26-7 overall and 11-5 in the Mid-South Conference. The team fi nished third in the MidSouth during the regular season and was runner-up in the conference tournament. Thomas More earned a bid to the 32-team NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship March 11, but the tournament was canceled March 12 due to the new coronavirus pandemic. The 21st-ranked Thomas More University women’s basketball team fi nished the 2019-20 season ranked in the Top-15 of 10 NAIA Division I team/individual statistical categories. The Saints fi nished in the Top-10 in two team categories as they were eighth in three-point fi eld goal percentage (0.363) and ninth in fi eld goal percentage (0.446). Thomas More was 12th in total scoring off ense (2,459), 13th in scoring off ense per game (76.844) and 14th in total three-point fi eld goals made

Thomas More’s Emily Schultz competes for a rebound against Scranton’s Emily Sheehan. RYAN HUNT FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Second team: Howard Fleming (Male), Cody Potter (Shelby Valley), Dre Boyd (Warren Central), Trey James (Martin County), Justin Powell (North Oldham), Joe Benton (Estill County), Luke Morrison (South Oldham), Ksaun Casey (Madisonville), Cole Villers (Ashland Blazer), Marcellus Vail (Collins). Third team: Mason Moore (Rowan County), Colin Porter (Ashland Blazer), Jaquais Franklin (Elizabethtown), Mark Goode (LaRue County), Trey Francis (Phelps), Dashawn Jackson (Douglass), Reed Sheppard (North Laurel), Kaeveon

Mitchell (Breckinridge County), Ray Surratt (Lafayette), Sam Vinson (Highlands). Honorable mention: Brayden Sebastian (Garrard Co.), Logan Hall (Hazard), Jaden Rodgers (Fern Creek), James Taylor (Pleasure Ridge Park), Will Minter (Butler), Scotty Draud (Beechwood), Isaiah Mason (Bowling Green), Grant Disken (Covington Catholic), Kaleb Glenn (Male), Kelly Niece (Simon Kenton), Kobe Bowling (Buckhorn), Wade Pelfrey (Hazard), Jamison Epps (Marion Co.), Travis Perry (Lyon Co.), Amarion Joyce (Bourbon Co.), Blake Stewart (Boyd Co.), Colby Fugate (Paintsville), Dylan Knight (Buckhorn), Spencer Baird (Casey Co.), Sekou Kalle (DeSales).

I may not fear it, I am susceptible to it. I have a lung disease, do me and those that I love a favor and flatten the curve by staying at home. Together we can beat this nasty thing.” Nick Dunn

Facebook support group member

struggling to support their loved ones. Photos of newborns attached to tubes next to pictures of elderly couples show how truly wide the range “vulnerable” can be. “I am blessed to be healthy; however, the 47 dialysis patients I care for are vulnerable. They depend on me and my team to stay healthy in order to provide their life-saving dialysis treatments 3x a week. Thank you Tim Hanner for all you do for our community. Together we will get through this!! #stayhome #stayhealthy,” wrote Susan-Eric Clauss. She posted a photo of herself with a face mask. Another member, Nick Dunn, posted his story on the page. He is an ex-Marine,

he wrote. And he is vulnerable. “These past few days have helped me realize that although I may not fear it, I am susceptible to it. I have a lung disease, do me and those that I love a favor and ﬂ atten the curve by staying at home. Together we can beat this nasty thing. These are the many faces of the vulnerable,” he posted in the group. Hanner said Dunn’s post was “one of the most powerful things (he’s) ever read.” Hanner said he hopes the group becomes a community of support, hope and love. A place people can go to lift each other up. The posts are inspiring, he said. And they are a reminder that “vulnerable” can mean many diﬀ erent things. “And vulnerable does not mean weak,” Hanner said. “This is a group of strong, courageous people.” You can join the group by searching “Putting a Face on the Vulnerable“ on Facebook.

(256). Four Saints were ranked in the Top-15 in fi ve individual rankings. Senior forward Emily Schultz (Bishop Brossart) was sixth in fi eld goal percentage (0.583). First-year guard Courtney Hurst (Conner) was seventh in total three-point fi eld goals made (91) and 13th in three-point fi eld goals made per game (2.844). First-year guard Zoie Barth (Highlands) fi nished ninth in free-throw percentage (0.858). Senior guard Kaela Saner (Boone County)

ranked 11th in three-point fi eld goal percentage (0.410). Thomas More fi nished the season at 22-10, including a 9-7 mark in the MidSouth Conference. The team fi nished fourth in the Mid-South during the regular season and was runner-up in the conference tournament. The Saints earned a bid to the 32- team NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship on March 11, but the tournament was canceled on March 12 due to COVID-19.

Tim Hanner started a Facebook group Putting a Face on the Vulnerable. PROVIDED/TIM HANNER

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Stay home, stay healthy: Protect your family from giving, getting coronavirus The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has disrupted lives and livelihoods.To combat it, public health and government officials have implemented strict measures to reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread. The approach, called social distancing or physical distancing, aims to slow the emergence of new O’dell M. cases of the Owens, disease.This will MD, MPH allow medical President professionals to & CEO provide needed care to those who do become ill. It also aims to reduce the spread of the virus. Breaking connections between people by staying home can stop transmission. We must remain vigilant for social distancing to work. State officials have limited large gatherings. Now it’s up to us as

individuals to change our behaviors to stay home and stay healthy.This includes: • Visiting virtually. Use technology to connect with friends and family. • Postponing playdates. Kids can carry the virus and become sick. Keeping them apart protects us all. • Limiting trips. Stock up on supplies for a week at a time; but postpone nonessential errands. Working together, we can help prevent the spread of this virus.

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Feds, police warn of coronavirus test kit scams Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Area police and federal agencies are warning people not to fall for COVID-19 scams, whether door-to-door or over the phone or the internet. The Federal Communications System has shared examples of a test kit phone scam and other novel coronavirus hoaxes on its website at www.fcc.gov/covid-scams. The website also warns of novel coronavirus text message scams.

The U.S. Postal Service's Inspection Service has warned people on its website that scammers have identifi ed the public’s concern as a target for scams and fraud. In Northern Kentucky, Erlanger Police Department issued a warning on Facebook to watch out for people trying to sell COVID-19 test kits. An incident in nearby Independence referenced in Erlanger's Facebook post as a potential scam turned out to be a medical incident where there was no intent to profi t or alarm people, police offi -

cials said. Erlanger wanted to warn people now of the potential of people dressing up as police offi cers or medical professionals trying to sell COVID-19 test kits, said offi cer Charlie Loudermilk. Area hospitals have set up screening areas for new coronavirus with testing capability, and they are not for everyone, hospital offi cials said in a March 24 Enquirer article. "Thankfully it’s not in our area of people dressing up as police and trying to sell these things," Loudermilk said. Scam calls remain an issue, and peo-

ple should not give out personal information in response to a phone solicitation, he said. In addition to potential novel coronavirus scam phone calls, there is a scam going around asking people to enter their social security number or credit card number into a website. One clue it's a scam is if the internet address domain doesn't end in .gov. Another clue is that social security numbers and credit card numbers shouldn't be asked for or given out by people in response to solicitations, he said.

COVID-19: Ways to protect garbage collectors Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is asking for the public’s help to prevent the

spread of the novel coronavirus to garbage collectors. The Colerain Townshipbased company provides curbside trash and recycling services for in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. Cin-

cinnati and other municipalities use Rumpke for their trash services. Rumpke is asking customers to do four things to help protect its workers: ❚ Bag all trash.

❚ Leave all recycling loose. ❚ Take your trash and recycling to the curb the night before your pick up. ❚ Medical syringes should be in a clearly marked, rigid container.

Covington bans ‘gay conversion therapy’ for minors Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Covington Board of Commissioners Tuesday, March 24 unanimously banned “gay conversion therapy” for minors in the city, calling it “dangerous and ineﬀ ective.”

The new city ordinance deﬁ ned the practice as using psychological and spiritual interventions in an attempt to force a person to change their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. There is a civil penalty for violating the law.

City Commission Denny Bowman on Tuesday, March 24 likened the practice to “mental torture” and “child abuse,” according to a press release on Wednesday, March 25. Supporters of the law cited the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics which

documented increased depression and suicide attempts by those who were forced into the practice. City oﬃ cials said this measure shows their continued “formal” support of the LGBTQ community. Other cities have passed similar measures. Cincinnati passed a ban in 2015.

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Villa Hills 0 Highwater Road: Clifford Huff to Jessica and Donald Hinkle; $77,000 917 Villa Drive: Renewed Homes, Inc. to Elliott Wellbrock; $210,000

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SCHOOL NEWS MQH junior high prepares for stage production Mary, Queen of Heaven seventh and eighth graders prepared for their production of High School Musical. Most students were preparing to be on stage for the very ﬁ rst time. The play has been postponed because of school closures, but the students are eager to shine on stage for an audience. Garri Hunt, Mary, Queen of Heaven

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Notre Dame Academy receives Best of Fair at Science and Engineering Fair of Northern Kentucky Notre Dame Academy science research students had an outstanding performance at the Science and Engineering Fair of Northern Kentucky (SEFNK) on Saturday, Feb. 22. Under the Direction of Mr. Bill Stamm, Notre Dame Academy received top honors as the Best of Fair high school. Additionally, several NDA students received category and special awards with 13 students qualifying to compete at the Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair. “It is wonderful to see the spirit of innovation in our Science Research Program at Notre Dame Academy,” said NDA Principal, Mr. Jack VonHandorf. “We are very proud of our students’ hard work and dedication to their science research projects and encourage their continued interest in the STEM ﬁ elds.” Jane Kleier, Notre Dame Academy

mandatory tutoring sessions coming to a close, the two have continued to meet each week of school for the remainder of her undergraduate career and hang out at NKU sporting events. The friendship they have formed is unbreakable. The impact the game of golf has had on Durstock continues with her summer job she picked up at World of Golf, teaching young girls in the LPGA program about the sport. She has switched roles with her father and become the instructor to well over ﬁ fty young girls, encouraging them to pick up the game that has introduced her to so many opportunities. Durstock says she wants the girls to learn ﬁ rst that golf should be about having fun with others, so she is always looking for new drills and games that implement the fun factor while still learning. Golf has carried Durstock thus far in her life and will continue to do so upon graduating Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She plans to attend Thomas More University in pursuit of a Master of Business Administration. The kicker, she has been named a Graduate Assistant for the men’s and women’s golf teams at TMU. The game of golf has been a staple in Erin Durstock’s life since she can remember, but the game itself isn’t her main takeaway. It’s opened up opportunities, friendships, jobs and a plethora of memories. Golf is more than just a game for Durstock, it’s a way of life. “Golf isn't a game, it's a choice that one makes with one's life.” – Charles Rosin Macy Wright, Northern Kentucky University

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campaign. Durstock fi red an impressive 73 in the 2015 Region 6 Championship to be crowned medalist and assist the team to a victory. She was named the region's Player of the Year. Durstock concluded her high school career with a top-ten fi nish in the KHSAA State Tournament after carding scores of 72-78 at Bowling Green Country Club. Yet, when asked to refl ect upon her most favorite golf memories, not a single one involve a personal accomplishment or anything that transpired competitively on the course. Instead, they all include her best friend and fellow teammate, Kylie Lysack, whom she met originally through the high school golf circuit. Durstock claims that while she knew of Lysack,

Senior golfer Erin Durstock’s take on a life with golf Northern Kentucky women’s senior golfer Erin Durstock grew up around the game of golf with her father, Dan, teaching her the game from the early age of four. Dan would take her to Eagle Creek Country Club and encourage her to learn the rules, the swing, how to putt and even chip out of the sand. Durstock didn’t know it at the time, but her dad was introducing her to much more than a game. A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, Kentucky, Durstock signed with the Norse after a successful senior

their bond wasn’t solidiﬁ ed until freshman year in the dorms where they shared a room. The two have been inseparable since. “Through the years, [Lysack] pushed me to keep going when I didn’t want to and she always reminded me that golf is just a game. She helped me realize that you have to keep the game fun.” Lysack isn’t the only impactful person that Durstock notes she gained from attending NKU. A sophomore class required Durstock to peer tutor another student, so she signed up for the Supported Higher Education Project (SHEP) program which assists students with intellectual disabilities. It was through SHEP that she met a young man that Durstock knows now is a friend for life. Despite her class ending and the

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