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Nike’s controversial shoes, which sell out at this Cincinnati store, won’t be banned Erin Glynn

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The World Athletics Council announced a new ruling allowing athletes to use running shoes with controversial new technology in competitions.

Local Olympian Julie Isphording sees the shoes as a “very positive innovation for amateur athletes” because of their ability to enhance a runner’s performance while preserving their body by improving stride and creating less impact for the knees.

Isphording, who competed in the 1984 Olympics and now serves as director of the Western & Southern Thanksgiving 10K, is, however, concerned about what the ruling will mean for elite-level races.

“We have to trust that the rules are fair,” Isphording said. “If innovation is creating an unlevel playing fi eld, there have to be rules to keep the sport pure.”

The decision from the World Athletics Council, which governs track and fi eld athletics, allows some models of Nike’s Vaporfl y shoes to be used in competition after concerns were raised about whether they violate rules.

That means the Nike Vaporfl y shoes that both the male and female marathon world record holders wore in their races will be permitted.

Nike describes the most recent Vaporfl y model, the ZoomX NEXT%, as a “built-in secret weapon” on their website.

The shoes cost $250 and feature a full-length carbon fi ber plate that provides a propulsion eff ect, making them Nike’s “fastest shoes ever made.”

Carbon fi ber is a strong and rigid – but lightweight – material with the “potential to replace steel,” according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

It was fi rst invented near Cleveland in 1958, but the strength of the material wasn’t realized until a new manufacturing process was developed fi ve years later. Now it’s used in spacecraft, race cars and other sports equipment, like golf clubs.

The carbon-fi ber plate in Nike’s shoes can make running 4% more effi cient for athletes, studies have demonstrated.

Frank DeJulius, owner of running apparel chain Fleet Feet Cincinnati, said the shoes sell out almost as quickly as they come in.

This display went up in Fleet Feet's Oakley store on Oct. 10, 2019, the launch day of the pink Nike Vaporfly Next% shoes.

The shoes were sold out by Oct. 31, 2019. PROVIDED BY FLEET FEET OWNER FRANK DEJULIUS

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DeJulius said his stores get four or fi ve pairs of the shoes from Nike at a time and they sell out within three or four days.

“So we don’t keep them in stock because they don’t stay in stock,” he said.

DeJulius, who has used the shoes with carbon fi ber plates before, say they give a “noticeable spring and propulsion eff ect while running.” He expects shoes with the technology will become “ubiquitous” by this summer.

Isphording hopes athletes keep their

focus on “talent, not the bells and whistles.”

“You want to trust the science and the decision-makers will keep the sport fair and keep the pure, raw joy of knowing that you used your body, your mind – everything you’ve got to win,” she said.

“And there’s no guilt about anything because you’ll know – you’ll know in your heart if you’ve done that.”

“That’s the purest win there is,” Isphording said. “I’ve been there and there’s nothing like it.”

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Fretboard Brewing releases new Artswave-inspired beer Briana Rice

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

This year, you can support local art by drinking beer.

Fretboard Brewing Company and ArtsWave have teamed up to make a new lager.

The Blue Ash brewery said the beer, “evokes creativity, appeals to the masses and, most importantly, raises awareness and funds for the ArtsWave 2020 campaign, titled ‘Back the Arts.

Forward the Future.’ “ The result? A beer they’re calling Wave Maker. It’s a bourbon mash lager.

“You get a little bit of bite from the rye malt, you get a little bit of the dry and the cornfl ake-fl avor,” said Kevin Moreland, partner and Head of Brewing at Fretboard. “You also get a little bit of the malt fl avor like you would in a typical beer. It’s an easy drinking beer.”

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The Wave Maker has a 5.5% ABV. The beer was scheduled to debut at a can release party on Feb. 6 in the Fretboard taproom. It will be available during the ArtsWave campaign and at all ArtsWave fundraising events, according to Moreland.

The Wave Maker will also be available in local retail stores for $9.99 for a 6-pack as well as on draft in local bars, restaurants and breweries.

A portion of the proceeds from all ‘Wave Maker’ 6-packs and draft purchases at local bars & restaurants will go to ArtsWave.

Moreland says Fretboard is collaborating with ArtsWave because of the community arts fund that supports local murals and artwork throughout the city. Fretboard also made a beer for ArtsWave in 2019 called ‘We Are the Arts.’

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Moeller recognized for commitment to veterans Submitted by Tara Grewe

Archbishop Moeller High School is the newest honoree of The Purple Star Designation.

This award is given by the Ohio Department of Education to militaryfriendly schools that show a commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

By having a military staff point of contact, veteran website page, hosting an annual military recognition event, and a dedicated memorial to fallen soldiers, Moeller shows its pride and support for the men and women who serve our country and their families who support them.

The Purple Star Advisory Board, formed by the Ohio departments of

Education, Higher Education, Veterans Services and the Adjutant General, helps to decide a school’s eligibility for the award.

“I am a Moeller alum and Marine Corps veteran. I am really excited about this. We know that the military puts a lot of stress on families and through our Purple Star program, we share that burden. As a community, we walk together with our military families and veterans to navigate these challenges. Our goal is our military families and veterans have the resources they need to thrive, and more importantly, they have a home where people truly care,” said Moeller science teacher Sean Luegers ’96.

Moeller has four veterans on staff from the Marines and Army.

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East Side sports bar will close in March Jeanne Houck

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

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P&G eyes cutting back Art of Shaving stores Alexander Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Procter & Gamble said it is evaluating its Art of Shaving retail operations that will likely lead to store closings.

The consumer products giant acquired the brand in 2009 and expanded the upscale retail chain to 83 stores, including 70 in the US. The division employs 400 workers mostly at its stores, but also dozens at its Miami headquarters in Florida.

There are two stores in Greater Cin-

cinnati, including one in Liberty Township and another at the Kenwood Towne Centre in Sycamore Township.

P&G offi cials said they are rethinking the brand’s retail scope, but not whether to keep the brand. Company offi cials say the retail landscape has changed as shoppers eschew shopping centers and shift shopping to the internet.

“This is a channel choice, not a brand choice,” a P&G spokesman said.

Company offi cials declined to estimate the number of stores that will be closed or the number of jobs cut.

Man accused in Madisonville homicide found incompetent to stand trial

Rudino’s Sports Bar says it is "indefi nitely" closing its Montgomery location March 15 after 10 years in business.

The sports bar that also sells pizza and grinders at 9730 Montgomery Road made the announcement in a post on Facebook.

“We would like to thank the community for your love and support throughout these years! You are the reason Rudinos was so incredible!” Rudino’s posted.

“We would also like to thank any and all staff that has been with us at any time these past 10 years. It’s been a great run but now it’s time for a new chapter.”

Bar Manager Alexis Stone told The Enquirer that Rudino’s Sports Bar does not plan to reopen later at its current location or elsewhere with the same or a new business plan.

Rudino’s Sports Bar says it is closing its Montgomery location March 15 after 10 years in business.

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A man whom police said used "blunt force trauma" to kill another man has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to court documents.

Louis Jeff erson Jr., 22, of Madisonville, was indicted on felonious assault, murder and tampering with evidence on Jan. 3, court records state. He is currently being held at the Hamilton County jail on a $50,000 bond.

Cincinnati Police responded to a report of a deceased person at a residence on Plainville Road in Madisonville the evening of Dec. 27. George Cowherd was found unresponsive inside the home and pronounced dead at the scene. He was 61.

Jeff erson was arrested about fi ve hours later, police said.

Court documents state Jeff erson "did purposely cause the death of George Cowherd using blunt force trauma."

No further details on Cowherd's death have been released.

On Jan. 21 the court found Jeff erson incompetent to stand trial. However, court documents state there is "a substantial probability that (Jeff erson) will become competent within one (1) year if provided a course of treatment."

Jeff erson was ordered to undergo treatment at Summit Behavioral Healthcare for no more than one year.

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8 Cincinnati biotechs to watch in 2020 Anne Saker

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati has become a nurturing place for bright ideas in biotechnology, and 2020 could bring big advancements.

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce estimates the industry contributes more than $3 billion to the area economy. Nearly 800 locations employ more than 13,000 workers who are making average salaries of about $100,000 a year.

In alphabetical order, here are eight Cincinnati biotechs aiming for milestones in 2020.

x Ray Takigiku, President and CEO of Bexion Pharmaceuticals Inc., stands in the company’s lab in Covington, Ky. The company is the developer behind the experimental drug BXQ-350.

Jeff June, chief executive officer of Ischemia Care, speaks at a recent conference about blood testing for stroke patients. PROVIDED

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Bexion Pharmaceuticals The Covington company is testing its fi rst-in-class treatment that attacks cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. In 2019, the company completed the fi rst phase of U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing in adults and started Phase 1 trials in children. Bexion aims to launch the next phase of trials for gastrointestinal and brain tumors in adults and children.

Clarigent Health The Mason fi rm is developing a tool that uses natural language to help mental-health professionals understand, diagnose and treat patients. A team at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center that includes John Pestian and Dr. Tracy Glauser developed the technology. The company hopes to roll out the product in schools, universities and hospitals. Also with the company is Don Wright, who launched one of the region's major startup successes, Assurex Health, now called Myriad Neuroscience.

Eccrine Systems The company developed a wearable device that measures how a drug is performing in the human body through sweat. The Norwood business expects to publish clinical data from the largest “sweat pharmaceutical” study that shows that sweat off ers insight into how well a person is processing drugs. The

Clarigent Health in Mason is the brainchild of Don Wright. PROVIDED

company says its device can solve a $50 billion problem for the drug industry.

Enable Injections The Evandale company is making a device that looks like half a yo-yo and allows patients using biologic drugs to dose themselves at home, rather than going into a hospital. In 2019, the company signed a land deal for a manufacturing facility and fi nalized partnerships with pharma giants Sanofi and Genentech, which will help expand clinical testing for the device.

Genetesis Mason High School graduate Peeyush Shrivastava built the Mason company that makes CardioFlux, a machine that can cut the time and eff ort to diagnose heart problems. The machine measures the heart’s magnetic activity and provides results in minutes with no radiation or patient exertion. The company will fi nish clinical trials and seek

Enable Injections is making a device that looks like half a yo-yo and allows patients using biologic drugs to dose themselves. KAREEM ELGAZZAR

A patient uses the IncludeHealth exercise machine, a design aimed for healthcare settings. The company is in Mason. PROVIDED

FDA permission to expand the use of the device.

IncludeHealth The Mason company has created exercise machines with tracking software for healthcare settings and tested them locally at Mason Christian Village and Bon Secours Mercy Health. In 2018, the U.S. Air Force gave the company a grant to apply the technology to improve the health of military men and women. The company plans to expand its digital technology in musculoskeletal care.

Ischemia Care The company, in Oxford, off ers what it calls the world’s fi rst blood testing for stroke patients, providing caregivers with information to improve treatment.

In 2019, the company fi nished a 20-site clinical trial with 1,700 patients and was named a top-fi ve fi nalist for execution in the MedTech Innovator, out of 800 global companies. The company expects more hospitals to test its treatment.

Four leaders of Genetesis, the Mason startup producing a device that map’s the heart’s electrical system. From left: Vineet Erasala, vice president of research and development; Manny Setegn, vice president of engineering; Chief Executive Officer Peeyush Shrivastava, and Chief Financial Officer Chandan Srivastava. PROVIDED

Standard Bariatrics As many as 28 million Americans are candidates for bariatric surgery to treat morbid obesity. The Blue Ash company has developed a straight-line tool for the surgery that clamps the length of the stomach, allowing the surgeon to precisely staple the organ and shrink its capacity to promote weight loss. The company is waiting for FDA approval on its 23-centimeter stapler.

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Where you can try VR gaming in Cincinnati Charles Infosino

Special to Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Video games are fun, but virtual reality (VR) games are a whole 'nother ballgame. Players wear a headset with earpieces and use hand-held controllers to see, hear and interact in a virtual world.

You can play a game in an immersive environment and let your imagination run wild.

Magic Realms VR has 10 VR stations.

One is a racing station with a car seat, steering wheel, gear shift, brake, clutch and gas pedal. There are two racing games, Project Cars Pro and Touring Carts.

Another station is a KAT Walk Mini station, used mostly for shooting games, which allows players to run in place along with the game. There are eight standard gaming stations, which off er 80 games and 20 experiences.

Around 30 of the games are multiplayer.

Their fi ve most popular games are Arizona Sunshine, Beat Saber, Superhot, Creed and Spiderman Far from Home.

KAT Walk games start at $15 for 15 minutes. The remaining 11 VR stations start at $12 for 30.

90 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas. magicrealmsvr.com Divrsion is a VR arcade with seven stations. There are over 50 VR games, including Arizona Sunshine and Beat Saber. The cost is $10 per hour on weekdays and $15 per hour on weekends.

1151 Stone Drive, Harrison. divrsionarcade.com OMNI Funplex is a 35,000 square foot entertainment complex, which has four VR stations. They all off er 10 VR games, including Beat Saber and Simurai. The cost of VR is $10 per 15 minutes.

12171 Omniplex Court, Forest Park. omnifunplex.com Lazer Kraze has four VR stations.

They off er eight VR games, including Simurai Warriors and Zombytes. The cost is $6 for standard VR games and $7 for Angry Birds and World of Tanks.

7082 Columbia Road, Mason, and 1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger. lazerkraze.com/masonoh Dave & Buster’s has four VR stations, which each have fi ve VR games: Terminator Guardian of Fate, Star Trek Dark Remnant, Men in Black, Jurassic

The Jurassic World VR game at Dave and Buster's. PROVIDED

Trying things out at Magic Realms VR. PROVIDED

World and Dragon Frost. The games cost $6 and last fi ve to seven minutes.

781 Heights Boulevard, Florence, and 11775 Commons Drive, Springdale. daveandbusters.com Escapology has one VR room, which

accommodates two to four players, who play cooperatively. They have fi ve VR games. The cost is $28 per player and the duration is one hour.

9527 Fieldes Retell Road, Loveland. escapology.com/en/cincinnati-oh

Main Event is an entertainment complex that off ers two VR experiences: Beat Saber (singleplayer) and Rabbid Rabbids (one to two players). The cost is $3.50 of credit per session, which lasts three to fi ve minutes.

9477 Oxford Way, West Chester Township. mainevent.com GameWorks has one VR game, Beat Saber, which can accommodate up to four players. The game costs approximately $5 in credit and takes around fi ve minutes to play.

1 Levee Way, Newport. gameworks.com Escape the Room Challenge has one VR game, Decomposed VR. It is an escape room VR game, which can accommodate up to four players. The cost is $28 per player and the duration is one hour.

7391 Squire Court, West Chester. escapetheroomchallenge.com Cincinnati has a good number of VR venues. Some of them set a minimum age for children to play and some off er a group discount. Be sure to inquire.

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SCHOOL NEWS Forest Hills welcomes new board members During its Jan. 7 meeting, the Forest Hills Board of Education welcomed Patty Taylor and Dr. Leslie Rasmussen as its newest members. Voters elected Taylor and Rasmussen to the Board in November and both were sworn-in during the organizational meeting.

Taylor and Rasmussen will work alongside current board members Elizabeth Barber, Demetria (Dee Dee) Choice and Dr. Forest Heis to provide governance to the district on policy and fi nancial matters.

“The individuals who serve on the Forest Hills Board of Education are undoubtedly devoted to the growth and advancement of our students,” said Scot Prebles, superintendent. “I am eager to work closely with the Board to continue to provide students with a high-quality education at a below average cost to taxpayers.”

During the meeting, the Board elected Heis to serve as president. Choice will remain vice president for 2020.

Additional Board appointments included designating Heis as the legislative liaison, Taylor as the student achievement liaison, and Rasmussen as the Forest Hills Foundation for Education liaison.

Barber will remain the safety committee liaison and Choice will serve on the Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC).

Each board member will participate in various district committees including the policy committee, fi nance committee, and human resources committee.

The Board of Education adopted a meeting schedule for 2020. Meetings will be held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the learning commons of Nagel Middle School, 1500 Nagel Road, unless otherwise noted. To review the full schedule, visit www.ForestHills.edu.

Breanna Gilroy, Forest Hills School District

Indian Hill Board of Education organizational meeting The Indian Hill School District Board of Education met Tuesday, January 14, for the annual Organizational Meeting to select Board leadership and establish meeting dates for the 2020 calendar year. Prior to voting, newly elected Board Member Niki Singh was offi cially sworn in, along with re-elected Board Member Nancy Aichholz.

Leadership Nancy Aichholz was elected president; Elizabeth Johnston was elected vice president of operations; and, Kim Martin Lewis was elected vice president of fi nance. The 2020 Board committees include: ❚ Instruction and Technology – Elizabeth Johnston and Niki Singh ❚ Operations – Eddie Hooker and Elizabeth Johnston ❚ Personnel/Professional Relations – Nancy Aichholz and Kim Martin Lewis ❚ Finance/Audit – Nancy Aichholz and Kim Martin Lewis ❚ Legislative Liaison – Kim Martin Lewis ❚ Indian Hill Foundation Liaison – Niki Singh 2020 Board Meeting dates Generally, regular meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Indian Hill High School, 6865 Drake Road, Indian Hill, Ohio 45243. The Board may establish a time prior to the 7:00 p.m. public session to hold committee meetings and/or executive sessions. The public will be notifi ed of the starting time of any such session upon release of the agenda.

The dates are as follows: ❚ February 11, 2020 ❚ March 3, 2020 ❚ April 7, 2020 ❚ May 19, 2020 ❚ June 23, 2020

❚ August 4, 2020 ❚ September 15, 2020 ❚ October 13, 2020 ❚ November 24, 2020 ❚ December 8, 2020 ❚ January 12, 2021 (Including Organizational Meeting) ❚ Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - Alternate date for Organizational Meeting in case of inclement weather Heather Higdon, Indian Hill School District

City of Montgomery announces student improv show at the Universalist Church The Montgomery Arts Commission announces a live, interactive, improvisational show at the Uni (Universalist Church) performed by the Sycamore High School Improv Aves group on Friday, Feb. 7.

The show will feature a select group of student actors experienced in the art of improvisation. It will be performed spontaneously (like the show “Whose Line Is It Anyway”) and will use suggestions from the audience. The school-approved, school-sponsored group, the performance will be appropriate for all ages.

“The Improv Aves have been performing at the Uni for several years, and it remains one of my favorite shows we do,” said Martha Carroll, director of Improv Aves. “Often in Improv, the space is as much of a factor in the performances as the performers. In this sense, the Uni is fantastic. The intimacy of the space allows for a connection between performers and the audience. We look forward to sharing our brand of comedy with the Montgomery community.”

The Improv Show begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required since seating in the church is limited. Call Montgomery City Hall at (513) 891-2424 or go online at montgomeryohio.org to make reservations.

Faith Lynch, City of Montgomery

Green Dog Cafe set to re-open Polly Campbell

Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Green Dog Cafe, the healthy and eco-conscious restaurant in Columbia-Tusculum will be re-opening, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page.

Green Dog was in operation in Columbia Tusculum from 2008 to 2018. It was a pioneer in off ering glutenfree, plant-based items and bowls. Chef/Owner Mary Swortwood said she believes Cincinnati still has room for fresh, innovative recipes to provide quality food.

While their targeted market is for those looking for plant-based, vegan and gluten-free menu options. But

there is something for everyone, she said.

Swortwood will bring back some favorite promotions such as “Green Dog Stamps (a frequent diner card), kids eat free on Saturday and Sunday, and menu items such as the Chihuahua Bowl, Green Dog fries, salmon wrap and pesto quesadilla.

They will be open all day Wednesday through Saturday and for Sunday brunch.

There will be an emphasis on take-out with pick-up parking at the front door.

Liquor, wine and beer will be served and carry-out wine and beer available.

Look for re-opening mid-to-late February at 3543 Columbia Parkway.

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Viewpoints Pickleball has me wanting to beat 87 year old Byron McCauley Columnist USA TODAY NETWORK

“Pickleball is all the rage in Florida,” Mary told me three years ago. “And it’s growing fast here.”

“What is pickleball?” I asked.

“Well, it’s kind of like tennis, but without all the running. You play with a paddle. The net is shorter. ...”

For the next hour, Mary tried to convince me to put together a marketing plan behind an oddly-named sport that wasn’t football, baseball, basketball or tennis. We needed to create a sports league here, Mary said. I didn’t completely see the vision and I procrastinated.

A few years later, here I am on Saturday morning at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center. Sharon Keefer, an 87-year-old former real estate agent, fi t in black leggings and a red T-shirt, is wiping the fl oor with me. The angles of her shots and the English she is putting on the ball have me stumbling and embarrassed. It’s like I’m trying to guard Steph Curry. And all I’m thinking is my great-grandmother died when she was 88 years old, blind, bedridden, under blankets.

For shame, Byron!

Keefer is one of the hundreds of players in town who play pickleball at least every weekend at any of a number of courts, from recreational facilities to outdoors. It is an approachable game with rules that become intuitive after playing for a little while. Players use sport-specifi c paddles used to hit a plastic ball with holes over a 3-feet-tall net. A pickleball court is about the size of the service court of a tennis court.

This was confi rmation that Mary was right and that I failed us. Yet, Mitch Dunn and Karen Games saw an opportunity and fi lled it. They founded the Cincinnati Pickleball Club (CPC) on January 6 because both of them liked the sport and saw a need to market it under a unifying organization. Membership to the CPC is $20 for singles and $30 for couples. That’ll get you information on leagues, tournaments, a newsletter and other things. There are now more than 60 places to play pickleball in Greater Cincinnati, according to the CPC. The vision is to make Cincinnati become the Midwest hub of Pickleball, make the sport accessible and grow the sport and its impact at a business. Cincinnati is 1 of 10 cities that will host an Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) tournament on June 4 at Lun-

Sharon Keefer an 87-year-old Pickleball player who started playing at age 81.

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ken Tennis Center. The USA Pickleball Association, a non-profi t, is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the United States. It provides players with offi cial rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials.

Pickleball in our area actually got its start in Middletown in 2005 when Stanley and Marcia Volkens got the city to change two tennis courts into Pickleball courts. Today, Middletown has 16 courts dedicated strictly to Pickleball. They founded the Middletown Pickleball Association as a non-profi t in 2016.

Dunn, 50, said he became addicted to pickleball almost from the start. “It’s inherently social. Unlike many other sports, I can walk down to those courts and they will accept me, and an hour later I’ve got eight new friends,” he said.

Games, 55, a lifelong tennis player, said she saw people playing pickleball one day and wondered what they were doing. Like Dunn, she discovered a sport that was “welcoming, competitive and social all at the same time.”

The sport is cheaper than tennis but more expensive than badminton and ping pong. For $50 or less you can buy a paddle and some balls, join a group and start playing.

On the day I visited Pleasant Ridge, players on four courts were going full bore. Two of the courts had decidedly better players. To me, they might as well have been Serena and Venus. I’d say there were 40 players in all.

Meanwhile, I got hooked the fi rst time I played, though Sharon Keefer, the octogenarian, beat me blind. “Did you play tennis? Your form is good,” she asked, gaslighting me. I’m going to buy a racket, a headband, some new compression socks and maybe some new sneakers.

It feels slightly disgusting that I need to prove to myself that I can beat an 87-year-old.

Byron McCauley is an Enquirer columnist. Email: bmccauley@enquirer.com. Twitter: @byronmccauley.

For more information The club’s virtual home base is cincinnatipickleball.com. The site is where players register to become members, fi nd places to play in the city and stay on top of the latest news coming out of the club. The club can also be found on Facebook (@cincinnatipickleballclub) and Instagram (@cincinnatipickleball).

Hamilton County voters know something needs to change Guest Columnist Community Press

In the last few years, we've watched Hamilton County tip into a fi nancial defi cit and a defi cit of leadership as political balance has been lost and one-party control has taken over.

Like Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Cook County (Chicago) and Wayne County (Detroit), the Democratic Party has to its credit successfully convinced voters here in Hamilton County that the party has the ability to take full control and cure all economic, political and social problems.

Unfortunately, even with a monopoly at the Board of County Commissioners and a super-majority at Cincinnati City Hall, it seems that not much can be accomplished without political posturing, grandstanding and shots fi red off on social media.

In short, the ability to have a balanced debate with open, honest conversations has been seriously minimized. As a result, our county has never been more fi nancially unstable, and we are falling behind our peers in the Midwest, like Franklin County (Columbus).

Take a look at what our county is up against as we begin a new decade: a spiraling defi cit, crumbling infrastructure and publicly funded stadiums deals that have not lived up to their promise (see property tax rollback).

All of this and more, and really no serious solutions have been presented by the Board of Commissioners – other than simply raising sales taxes. This strategy is clearly not working, and worse: It is unsustainable.

We need elected offi cials focused on solutions that will attract young entrepreneurs and retain employers from the small, one-person shop to the Fortune 500 companies headquartered here in Hamilton County.

We need leaders willing to ask for guidance and input from experts in business, fi nance and law who are willing to consider all options – not just the decadesold government solution of simply shifting tax dollars to remedy a short-term problem.

The people of Hamilton County are smart and know that something needs to change. We need someone who will be a voice of dissent, someone who will have diff erent ideas that can be debated – someone, quite honestly, who will say no to decisions that may seem

politically popular but only serve to dig a deeper hole.

My purpose for running for county commissioner is to bring balance and practical, real-world experience to the board.

As a political outsider, fi rst time countywide candi-

date and businessman, I hope to be that agent of change we desperately need as we begin a new decade.

Republican Andy Black of Indian Hill is a candidate for Hamilton County commissioner.

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Dutch baby pancakes have a hole for toppings. RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

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Well, it’s about time. My “girls” (chickens) are fi nally starting to lay eggs again.

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Have you ever made a Dutch baby?

Sometimes they’re called Dutch/German puff s.

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Sports SHORT HOPS Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Boys basketball

Catherine McNally hits to Serena Williams in the second round on day three of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug 28, 2019; Flushing, NY. ROBERT DEUTSCH/USA TODAY SPORTS

Madeira tennis star McNally to play in Kentucky Open pro tennis tournament James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Some of the world’s top women’s tennis players will compete in the inaugural Kentucky Open, a USTA Pro Circuit women’s $100,000 event, Feb. 10-16 at Top Seed Tennis Club in Lexington.

The acceptance list includes world-renowned names such as Madeira native Caty McNally.

The tournament is the second of six USTA Pro Circuit women’s $100,000 events in 2020. It is the fi nal of two straight $100K indoor hard-court tournaments held this year, and it is the fi rst of three USTA Pro Circuit women’s events set to take place in Kentucky this year.

McNally, ranked No. 116, is one of 11 Americans represented in the main draw. The 18-year-old was one of three

Americans who made it through the Australian Open qualifi er in mid-January to earn a spot in the singles main draw where she reached the second round.

McNally is also well known for her doubles performances paired with Coco Gauff . The American tandem reached their fi rst Grand Slam quarterfi nal as a duo, dropping to the No. 2 team at the Australian Open on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

She also advanced in the U.S. Open last fall.

Twenty-nine women earned a spot in the Kentucky Open singles qualifi er including Canadian Genie Bouchard.

Boasting a No. 212 ranking, she’s the 2014 Wimbledon runner-up and French Open and Australian Open semifi nalist.

General admission single-day tickets are available for $5, while a gen-

eral admission full tournament pass is just $20. VIP box seating is also a unique seating option at $200 for the full tournament, where purchasers will receive access to the hospitality tent, drink tickets, tournament gear and more.

With more than 100 tournaments throughout the country and prize money ranging from $15,000 to upwards of $160,000, the USTA Pro Circuit is the largest development tennis circuit in the world and the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players.

Now in its 40th year, the USTA Pro Circuit has been a launching pad for many of today’s top pros, including Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova, John Isner, Sloane Stephens, Kei Nishikori, Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki and Garbine Muguruza.

Withrow’s Ingram commits to UC football Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Withrow football’s Daniel Ingram is staying home.

Ingram recently announced his commitment to the University of Cincinnati on Twitter.

“I have had an incredible experience playing high school football for the last three years,” Ingram said in the tweet.

“It’s been an honor to display my talent on the fi eld and I want to thank my family and coaches that pushed me to be the player and the man I am today.”

Last season, Ingram was a fi rst team all-Eastern Cincinnati Conference selection for the Tigers, throwing for 1,195 yards and seven touchdowns and adding 857 yards and 10 scores on the ground.

Prior to joining the Tigers, Ingram was a standout for Woodward and was named Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference player of the year in 2018 after throwing for 1,160 yards, running for 944 and tallying 26 total touchdowns.

He was named second team all-district in each of the past two seasons.

It was a special moment for Withrow head coach Kali Jones.

“It’s a great day to be a Tiger,” Jones said. “He’s worked very hard to put himself in this position. If you talk to any coach in the ECC who game-planned against him, they’ll all tell you he’s diff erent.”

Jones said Ingram had a slew of Division II off ers and some interest from a

❚ Ohio’s top team in Division I, Moeller, beat La Salle 59-43 Jan. 31 and Springfi eld 76-52 Feb. 1 to improve to 18-1. Max Land led Crusaders scorers in both games. ❚ St. Xavier lost at Elder 50-48 Jan. 31. ❚ Cincinnati Country Day beat Lockland 81-58 Jan. 31 and Seven Hills 67-50 Feb. 4. ❚ CHCA improved to 17-2 after beating Clark Montessori 69-52 Jan. 31 and Norwood 74-35 Feb. 4. ❚ Summit Country Day won at Norwood 40-28 Jan. 31, but lost at Purcell Marian 59-32 Feb. 1 and Cincinnati Christian 50-47 Feb. 4. ❚ Clark Montessori fell to CHCA 69-52 Jan. 31 and at North College Hill 59-47 Feb. 4. ❚ Seven Hills lost to St. Bernard 41-38 Jan. 31, Cincinnati Country Day 67-50 Feb. 4 and Indian Hill 62-52 Feb. 6. ❚ Purcell Marian beat Carroll 48-45 Jan. 31 and Summit Country Day 59-32 Feb. 1 before falling at Elder 55-39 Feb. 4. ❚ Indian Hill won at Reading 59-30 Jan. 31 and Loveland 44-43 Feb. 1 before losing to Taylor 64-63 Feb. 4. Indian Hill also beat Seven Hills 62-52 Feb. 6. ❚ Deer Park beat Madeira 7343 Feb. 4, its 11th-consecutive win. ❚ Mariemont edged Finneytown 44-41 Jan. 31 before losing to Elder 69-45 Feb. 1. Mariemont bounced back over Reading 59-36 Feb. 4.

Girls basketball ❚ Undefeated and No. 1 in Division I, Mount Notre Dame beat Huntington St. Joseph Academy 80-72 Feb. 1. ❚ Sitting at .500, Ursuline Academy then improved to 12-10 after beating Kings 58-40 Feb. 3 and Ryle 59-49 Feb. 6. Makira Cook scored 27 points and K.K. Bransford had 26 points. ❚ Cincinnati Country Day fi nished its year at 20-2 after beating Cincinnati Christian 76-22 Feb. 1, St. Bernard 81-30 Feb. 3 and North College Hill 63-30 Feb. 5. ❚ CHCA won at Miami Valley Christian 47-36 Feb. 1, but lost at Clermont Northeastern 54-38 Feb. 3. CHCA then edged Seven Hills 52-51 Feb. 5. ❚ Summit Country Day improved to 19-2 with 14-straight wins after beating North College Hill 61-28 Feb. 1, Seven Hills 80-31 Feb. 3 and Clark Montessori 62-27 Feb 5. ❚ Clark Montessori fell to Norwood 48-45 Feb. 1 and Summit Country Day 62-27 Feb. 5. ❚ Seven Hills split four games, beating St. Bernard 52-40 Jan. 31 and Lockland 55-29 Feb. 1, but lost at Summit Country Day 80-31 Feb. 3 and CHCA 52-51 Feb. 5. ❚ Purcell Marian beat Chaminade Julienne 64-56 in overtime Feb. 1 and topped Roger Bacon 4517 Feb. 5. ❚ Improving to 17-4, Indian Hill topped Taylor 52-34 Feb. 1 and Finneytown 75-11 Feb. 5 where four starters scored in double digits. ❚ Madeira beat Deer Park 3724 Feb. 1 and Reading 43-27 Feb. 5. ❚ Mariemont beat Reading 4138 Feb. 1 and Deer Park 48-28 Feb. 5, improving to 17-4 and 11-2 in the Cincinnati Hills League.

Withrow quarterback Daniel Ingram runs the ball for a fi rst down. Ingram has announced his commitment to the University of Cincinnati. JIM OWENS/ENQUIRER

Four Cincinnati-area students granted Evans Scholarship

few D-I programs before ultimately deciding to stay home.

“He’s a home run-hitting runner. At any given moment it can happen,” Jones said. “With that kind of talent, it brings a lot of excitement. The inner city of Cincinnati knows about Daniel Ingram and they’re excited to see him put on the red and black. I think we’re gonna see some great things out of him.”

❚ Caleb Abel (Oak Hills), Griffi n Kelley (Elder), Stephanie Ahrnsen (St. Ursula) and Caroline Reckers (Turpin) were among 26 Ohio residents to earn the Chick Evans Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to golf caddies who have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, fi nancial need and outstanding character.

The Bearcats want Ingram to play running back, according to Jones.

Ingram is the latest in a string of preferred walk-on recruits to UC that includes Fairfi eld’s Phil Thomas, Anderson’s James Camden, Madeira’s Lee Megois and Mason’s Barak Faulk as Bearcats’ head coach Luke Fickell continues to tap into the pipeline of backyard talent.

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ESPN analysts to Hayes: ‘Work harder’ Dave Clark Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

ESPN senior writer Jackie MacMullan and former NBA great Scottie Pippen offered advice on ESPN’s The Jump Monday, Feb. 3 to former Moeller High School standout Jaxson Hayes of the New Orleans Pelicans after Hayes recently apologized for a profanity-laced tirade directed at the league over not being selected for the upcoming Rising Stars Challenge.

“If you don’t get picked, work harder and get picked another time,” MacMullan said. “I don’t understand this. And I love Jaxson Hayes. I love watching him play. I think he’s exciting. But dude, get there, make it impossible for them not to pick you. That would be my advice.”

“I like that, Jackie,” Pippen added. “Go to work this summer and hey, come back stronger next year. Don’t get mad at the coach.”

The 19-year-old Hayes was the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft came off the bench to score 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter in his debut in October.

The 2020 Rising Stars Challenge is scheduled for Feb. 14 at Chicago’s United Center. The NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 16.

Jaxson Hayes of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 11, 2020 at the TD Garden in Boston. NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES

Post-Signing Day, who are Greater Cincinnati’s top 21 football prospects for the next year?

Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

With college football’s early (Dec. 18) and traditional (Feb. 5) signing day in the books, here’s a look at next year’s recruiting crop. Those that will be seniors and graduate in 2021 are talented and some have already made verbal commitments.

As always, verbal commitments aren’t binding and nothing will be offi cial until these current juniors sign this coming December or in Feb. 2021. Increasingly, the early signing period has become preferred.

Based on current player ratings among recruiting services and past accomplishments, here are “21 for 2021”: 21. Cameron Hergott, quarterback, Beechwood Hergott threw for 2,076 yards and 15 touchdowns and connected on 61.9% of his passes in leading the Beechwood Tigers to the Kentucky Class 2A title game.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Hergott has trained under former University of Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike.

20. Diego Neri, linebacker, Northwest Neri is a 6-2, 230-pound linebacker who has been off ered by Mid-American Conference schools, Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio University and Miami University. Neri had defensive and off ensive touchdowns for Northwest as a junior as he rushed the quarterback and also played some tight end.

19. Kaden Rogers, off ensive lineman, Ross Akron, Marshall, Ohio University, Toledo and Ball State have extended off ers to the 6-4, 265-pound guard. Rogers blocked for a pair of 1,000-plus yard rushers at Ross in C.J. Boze and Jackson Gifford.

18. David Larkins, tight end, Elder Larkins had the unenviable position of having to play behind Ohio State recruit Joe Royer. Like Royer, Larkins has Division I size at 6-5, 225 pounds. Larkins caught six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown, with three of those receptions coming in the postseason, including one in the Division I title game. Those numbers will surely increase as he moves into the top spot. Larkins has been offered by Ball State and Central Michigan, with interest from Cincinnati, Miami University, Pitt, Louisville and Tennessee.

17. Jaymar Hargrove-Mundy, cornerback, La Salle Hargrove-Mundy is part of the Division II state championship defensive backfi eld that has garnered signifi cant interest. Off ers include Miami, Bowling Green, Akron, Toledo, Central Michigan and Western Michigan. Hargrove-Mundy had 50 tackles for the Lancers and led the GCL-South in interceptions with six.

All of La Salle’s starting defensive backfi eld have had several visits to Cincinnati.

16. Leroy Bowers, safety, Princeton Bowers is a 6-2, 200-pound safety who has grabbed off ers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Maryland, Pitt, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Kent State and Akron. Bowers had 42 tackles for the Vikings, two sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions. He also returned punts and kickoff s.

Beechwood junior Cameron Hergott.

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15. Cameron Junior, linebacker, Middletown Junior plays both ways for the Middies and at 6-2, 205 has off ers from Cincinnati, Akron, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green and Miami University. He was second in the GMC in tackles with 88 as a junior. He also had four sacks, fi ve forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and had receiving and rushing touchdowns for the Middies. Junior was a visitor at West Virginia’s Junior Day and has had recent inquiries from Michigan State, Minnesota and Boston College.

14. Dontay Corleone, defensive tackle, Colerain Corleone is a 6-2, 295-pound pass rusher who has committed to Cincinnati where he’ll eventually join 2020 Colerain grad Deshawn Pace. Corleone had 40 tackles for the Cardinals with six sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for the GMC champions.

13. Tamarion Crumpley, cornerback, Winton Woods A long, 6-2, 180-pound corner, Crumpley had a breakout junior year for the Warriors. He had 23 tackles, a pair of fumble recoveries and four interceptions, including one for a touchdown for 6-3 Winton Woods. Michigan State, Maryland, Kentucky, Akron, Central Michigan, Ohio University, Toledo and Miami are Crumpley’s off ers. He was also at Louisville’s Junior Day, Cincinnati’s Junior Day and will be part of Under Armour’s AllAmerican Camp.

12. Caleb Jacob, quarterback, Covington Catholic Jacob is 6-4, 215 pounds and threw for 2,817 yards and 33 touchdowns for the Colonels for a completion percentage of 64.1%. Blessed with a target like Notre Dame-bound Michael Mayer (Kentucky’s Mr. Football), Jacob led Covington Catholic to the Kentucky 5A championship. Jacob has been invited to the Elite 11 Quarterback Regional Invite.

11. Mao Glynn, off ensive lineman, Walnut Hills Glynn is a 6-4, 298-pound guard for

the Eagles with off ers from Bowling Green, Ohio, Cincinnati, Louisville, Pitt, Buff alo, Coastal Carolina and Iowa State.

Glynn helped block for 1,109-yard rusher Tyrese Dorn. Glynn has been invited to Under Armour All-American Camp.

10. Paul Rodriguez, off ensive lineman, Mason At nearly 6-6 and 305 pounds, Rodriguez is a tackle with off ers from Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Akron, Bowling Green, Liberty, Western Michigan, Kentucky, Miami University, Rutgers, Purdue, Maryland and Iowa State. 2021 will be his third season starting for the Comets. Rodriguez has also had visits to Michigan State and Duke. He’s also been invited to Under Armour All-American Camp.

9. Iesa Jarmon, cornerback, La Salle A 6-1, 180-pound part of La Salle’s Division II state champion shutdown secondary. Jarmon has double-digit off ers with the most notable coming from Cincinnati, Indiana, Pitt and Iowa State.

Most of the MAC have also off ered and Jarmon was recenlty at Louisville’s Junior Day, Cincinnati’s Junior Day and has heard from Purdue. Jarmon had 22 tackles and an interception for the Lancers in 2019.

8. Gi’Bran Payne, running back, La Salle Payne ran for 790 yards and nine touchdowns for La Salle’s Division II champions. He also caught eight passes for 141 yards and three scores. Defensively at linebacker, the 5-9, 189-pound sophomore had 41 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions (one a 95-yard “pick six”). Payne will be a 2022 grad but has off ers from Kentucky, Northwestern, Purdue, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Western Michigan, Pitt, Indiana, Minnesota, Louisville and Akron. Payne has also been invited to the Under Armour All-American camp.

7. Liam Cliff ord, athlete, St. Xavier The 6-2, 190-pound Cliff ord will follow his brother Sean’s footsteps by going to Penn State. Liam Cliff ord has been a

quarterback but has primarily caught passes and ran the ball on the Bombers varsity. He led the GCL-South as a junior with 1,180 receiving yards with 77 catches for 13 touchdowns. He also returned kicks for the Bombers.

6. DeVonta Smith, cornerback, La Salle One more from the Lancers Division II state title secondary, Smith has doubledigit off ers from the likes of Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Duke, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Indiana, Virginia Tech and Penn State. He had 38 tackles and three interceptions for the Lancers. Off ensively, he caught 11 passes for 271 yards and fi ve touchdowns. Smith has been invited to Under Armour AllAmerican Camp.

5. Tegra Tshabola, off ensive lineman, Lakota West Tshabola just turned 16 and is a sophomore. He’s also 6-6 and 300-pounds with a who’s who off er list of Ohio State, LSU, Florida, USC, Louisville, Tennessee, Michigan, Penn State and Kentucky (for now). He moved from defense as a freshman to the O-line.

4. Andrew “Bam” Booker, linebacker, Winton Woods At 6-3, 220-pounds, Booker has racked up as many off ers as his brother “Tank” (now at Maryland). “Bam” has double-digit suitors, including Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Pitt, Michigan State and Louisville. He also had a visit to West Virginia. Booker had 50 tackles for the Warriors his junior season, with 6.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss.

3. Jaylen Johnson, safety, La Salle The highest-rated of La Salle’s Division II state championship secondary, the 6-3, 205-pound Johnson has committed to Ohio State. Johnson had 61 tackles and a forced fumble for the Lancers as a junior. Johnson has also earned an invite to Under Armour All-American Camp.

2. Luke Collinsworth, off ensive line, East Central The 6-6, 300-pound tackle from Brookville has off ers from Cincinnati, Purdue, Ball State, Indiana and Kansas. It may be diffi cult for other schools to pull him out away from the in-state Hoosiers and Boilermakers. Collinsworth also has some basketball skills as he’s the school’s all-time leading rebounder and just scored his 1,000th point as Hoosiers football coach Tom Allen was in the gym watching.

1. Corey Kiner, running back, Roger Bacon The 5-10, 205-pound Kiner will be a four-year starter for Roger Bacon and is a threat any time he has the ball. As a junior, he was in the discussion for Ohio Mr. Football which went to Wyoming senior Evan Prater. Kiner ran for 2,298 yards and 40 touchdowns last season and had nine receptions for 122 yards and another score. He had 1,740 yards and 36 touchdowns as a sophomore and 1,226 yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman, giving him 5,264 yards in three season and a realistic shot at surpassing 7,000 for his career if he stays healthy. It’s easier to list who hasn’t off ered Kiner probably than those who have. Frontrunners include Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Arkansas, LSU, Florida, Missouri, Texas A&M and Georgia.

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Sycamore Community Singers to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City The Sycamore Community Singers (SCS) began the 4th season in July. We are 115 member, adult auditioned choir from ages 18 to 65+. We are a tax exempt, non-denominational organization with the purpose of coming together to sing.

Our membership has musical talents that range from unable to read music to professional. Singing and music is our passion.

We rehearse at Sycamore Presbyterian Church on Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m. Directed by Linda Gartner with accompaniment by Alex Thio. We presented our fi rst scholarship at our June concert to a college student interested in pursing choral conducting.

Our next concerts are on Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 at Sycamore Presbyterian Church.

Ticket sales will be available at our website www.sycamorecommunitysingers.com. We are preparing for our biggest event – Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday, Feb. 17.

We have 89 members participating in the Carnegie Hall concert. The concert will honor and be conducted

by Mac Wilberg, director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Rehearsals will intensify as we approach November.

SCS choir members are team players, have fun together and spread musical happiness by singing classical, to holiday, to pop, and a cappella music. How did we get the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!

Amy Rosenberg, Sycamore Community Singers

The Dancing Grandmas on Tap, from left: Jane Frey, Nicky Beamon, Nancy Maltry, Maria D’Aquila, Shelley Dumoulin, Karen Boothe, Debora Kirby, Mary Jo Rottmueller, Pat Keene, Joyce Ledbetter, Troi McClanahan, Donna Sides. Dancers not pictured: Ann Brown, Marti Huss, Jan Koury, Debbie Oberschmidt.

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Dancing Grandmas on Tap take 2nd place in Seniors Got Talent Contest The Dancing Grandmas on Tap have won second place in the Seniors Got Talent online video contest of 2019.

Presentation of the prize check and a plaque was made by a representative of Senior Guide Online, which sponsors this competition.

Seniors Got Talent is an annual online video contest showcasing talented seniors and older adults from across the United States. Based on an online voting system, the three videos with the most votes win cash prizes. All videos in Seniors Got Talent are eligible for cash prizes – up to $1,000.

The Dancing Grandmas on Tap was founded in 1982

by Harris Rosedale, a prominent dancer in the Cincinnati area. They perform in a variety of venues in the Tri-State, including community events, retirement centers, birthday parties, nursing homes, and churches. The dancers range in age from 58 to 94.

For more information on the Dancing Grandmas on Tap, visit the website at www.dancinggrandmasontap.com.

Shelley Dumoulin, Dancing Grandmas on Tap

Loveland Stage Company announces cast for next production Micheal Harris-Kiser will direct the next production of the Loveland Stage Company 2019-2020 season.

“Gypsy” will open March 6 and continue through March 22 at the theatre located at 111 S. 2nd St. (Rt. 48) in Loveland, 45140.

The following cast has been chosen for this popular musical: Playing Rose, the ultimate “Backstage Mom” is Lisa Breithaupt. Bonnie Emmer will portray Louise, the famous Gypsy Rose Lee and Sophie Viseholman is her sister, Dainty June. Larry Harmon portrays Herbie, Roses’ boyfriend and agent.

Several family groups are included in the cast: Melinda Hubbard who plays Mezzapa, shares the stage with her daughter Mearen, who is in the children’s ensemble and Ella Kiel who portrays Baby Louise is joined on stage by her sister Hallie Kiel, also in the children’s ensemble. The adult ensemble is made up of husband and wife, John and Carissa Sloan.

Others in the cast with their roles are: Lee Vest as Tulsa; Kate Arnold as Tessie Tura; Jacqlyn Schott, Electra; Lauren Fritzche, Baby June; Vincent Eldridge, Yonkers; Isaac Mills, L.A.; Collette Combs, Kansas; Caitlyn Sanderson, Agnes; Piper Garman, Marjorie May; Alex Few, Geraldine, and Reilly Johnson as Edna Mae. Chloe Polmaritis completes the children’s ensemble.

Marjory Clegg will choreograph this show and Brian Harvey is Vocal Director with Jeanne Bilyeu as Orchestra Director. Jill Gornet, Tom Cavano and Becky Cole are co-producers.

“Gypsy” features music by Jule Styne and lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim and is presented in cooperation with Tams-Witmark.

For more information and tickets see www.lovelandstagecompany.org. For group tickets and accessible seating call 513-443-4572.

Ann Barfels, Loveland Stage Company

Swing Fit Golf Club opens in Blue Ash to provide local golfers with tour-level training A unique indoor golf training facility is opening in Cincinnati and is one-of-a-kind in this area.

Swing Fit Golf Club is proud to announce its opening at 11125 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Swing Fit Golf Club is a premier Cincinnati-based indoor golf academy that brings Tour-level expertise and training to your swing, mental and physical training, and club-fi tting to bring out the champion in every golfer.

Swing Fit Golf Club trains golfers of all ages and skill levels, and specializes in junior golf development.

Swing Fit Golf Club will be led by Victoria Elizabeth, who brings over 20 years of experience in golf, including eight years on the LPGA and Symetra Tours. She qualifi ed to play on the Symetra Tour at age 16, and in her fourth season, Elizabeth recorded her fi rst professional win at the Credit Union Classic, and fi nished third on the money list that year. She was granted full status on the LPGA Tour and played until the end of 2016, when she retired from professional golf.

“I’m looking forward to providing local golfers a holistic space to improve their golf swing, mental game, and fi tness featuring the best technology in golf,” said Elizabeth.

Swing Fit Golf Club’s training team includes Elizabeth, two former European tour players, and a physical trainer with both a medical and fi tness Titleist Performance Institute rating.

The facility features technology the pros use, including a custom PuttView green that uses augmented reality ball tracking (one of only 27 in the world), as well as dual-radar Trackmans, FlightScope, and SkyTrak that provide instant feedback to improve your ball striking.

Swing Fit Golf Club includes a partnership with: ❚ 50 Yards Longer, a club fi tting company with over 50 years of golf experience, features a Level II Trackman-certifi ed Master Club Fitter which expertise in fi tting clubs and balls, club mapping, and repairs. ❚ MobilityFit, whose staff includes a Level 2 Medical Certifi cation and Level 1 Fitness Certifi cation from the Titleist Performance Institute ❚ Cincinnati Sports Psychology, which is led by the current head golf coach at Wright State University and has a Masters in Psychology Swing Fit Golf Club will have an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the Open Houses, you can test the technology, enjoy refreshments, receive grand opening specials, register to win raffl e prizes, and participate in playing contests. ❚ Website: swingfi tgolfclub.com ❚ Email: info@swingfi tgolfclub.com ❚ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swingfi tgolfclub/ ❚ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swingfi tgolfclub/ ❚ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ swing-fi t-golf-club/about/ ❚ Twitter: @theswingfi tgolf ❚ Phone: 513-815-5855 ❚ Address: 11125 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Amanda Hill, Swing Fit Golf Club

The American Jewish Archives receives coveted $500K matching grant from National Endowment for the Humanities Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives (AJA) — located on the historic Cincinnati, Ohio campus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) — has announced that the AJA has been awarded a $500,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

The grant will enable the AJA to construct a new four-story archival facility adjacent to its current 52,000 square foot Marcus Repository Building to house The Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) multi-million document collection.

The collection includes historic documents from JFNA’s predecessors: The United Jewish Appeal and the Council of Jewish Federations.

“We are most grateful to the NEH for this crucial grant award,” said Dr. Zola, who is also the Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of the American Jewish Experience & Reform Jewish History at HUC-JIR’s Cincinnati, Ohio campus. “In order for the AJA to complete the accession of the monumentally important collection, a new facility has become essential. JFNA selected the AJA to receive its collections, which comprises 8,000 archival boxes, and approximately 6500 linear feet of documents and related materials. Without this additional space, the JFNA collection would consume all of the remaining space in the AJA’s existing repository building — and more.”

The AJA’s award is among the NEH’s $30.9 million in grants for 188 humanities projects nationwide.

“These new NEH grants will expand access to the country’s wealth of historical, literary, and artistic resources by helping archivists and curators care for important heritage collections, and using new media to inspire examination of signifi cant texts and ideas,”

said NEH Chairman Jon Parrish Peede. “In keeping with NEH’s A More Perfect Union initiative, these projects will open pathways for students to engage meaningfully with the humanities and focus public attention on the history, culture, and political thought of the United States’ fi rst 250 years as a nation.”

Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President of HUC-JIR, says that the signifi cance of the JFNA collection is diffi cult to overstate — as is the collection’s value to the understanding of how the activities of Federated communities helped shape American Jewish experience and culture.

“Jewish Federations sustained the institutional structures required to build strong Jewish communities—where individuals could live with dignity, meaning and purpose, and where Judaism in all of its variety was part of a life well lived. The model of communal collective responsibility begun in the late 19th century would become the model of the United Way in the United States. These papers tell the story of our people’s confrontation with modernity in North America: from our immigrant roots, to our connection with world Jewry throughout the urgent existential crises of the 20th Century. These priceless records will uncover new insights into the evolution of American Jewish communal life.”

Today, JFNA raises money to support a wide network of organizations that care for communities and people in need in America, in Israel, and around the world.

“We are thrilled at the news that this major NEH matching grant has been given to the American Jewish Archives,” said Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of JFNA. “This award ensures that the archives of the United Jewish Appeal and Council of Jewish Federations, our predecessor organizations, are housed in a setting where they will be properly curated by the expert archivists at the AJA. Upon completion, they will be added to the AJA’s web presence as a major manuscript collection. This will make the entire collection available to scholars, researchers, students and educators throughout the world.”

Once JFNA’s vast and signifi cant historical collection comes to the American Jewish Archives, Cincinnati will be the home of the world’s largest cataloged collection of documentary evidence on the history of American Jewry.

HUC-JIR and the AJA are currently engaged in efforts to match the requested NEH Challenge Grant ($500,000) with non-federal funds of $1.5 million.

These fundraising activities for construction of the new repository are being co-led by Dr. Gary P. Zola and Ms. Lissie Diringer, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at HUC-JIR, with the dedicated support from JFNA. Joyce Kamen, The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

Mike’s Carwash raises over $15K for The Dragonfly Foundation The newest Mike’s Carwash at 9675 E Kemper Road in Loveland celebrated their grand opening by hosting a Free Ultimate Wash Event from Jan. 22-26 and raised $15,833.49 to benefi t The Dragonfl y Foundation.

“We have been anticipating the opening of our Loveland location for quite some time and were thrilled to see the Loveland and Symmes Township communities come out to support us in such a huge way during the Grand Opening Event” says Ty Dubay, Chief Operating Offi cer of Mike’s Carwash. “We are honored to support The Dragonfl y Foundation and we know the generosity of our customers will go a long way for this wonderful organization and the families they support.”

“On behalf of pediatric cancer patients and their families, The Dragonfl y Foundation thanks Mike’s Carwash for their wonderful generosity,” said Christine Neitzke, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Dragonfl y Foundation. “Mike’s support will allow us to continue providing the many programs and services that bring comfort and joy to children and families facing a cancer diagnosis.”

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The mission of The Dragonfl y Foundation is to help pediatric cancer patients and their families fi nd strength, courage and joy. They do this by providing ongoing support, relevant materials, and caring, nurturing, and transformative experiences. For more information and to learn how to help, please visit Dragonfl y.org.

Founded in 1948, Mike’s Carwash is headquartered in Loveland, Ohio. The company is known for its state-of-theart carwash technology, friendly customer service and its dedication to the communities it serves. Mike’s has locations in Evansville, Fort Wayne, Jeff ersonville and Mishawaka, IN, Cincinnati and Dayton, OH, and Florence and Louisville, KY. Please visit mikescar-

wash.com for more information.

Meghan Hollabaugh, Mike’s Carwash

“Love Yourself” – A powerful workshop Local workshop facilitator, Doris Schnetzer, is presenting “Love Yourself ” on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 1-2:15 p.m. at Greater Cincinnati Center for Schnetzer Spiritual Living.

Attendees get to experience a reading of poems, guided meditation, a drum journey, ice-breakers to meet new people, and introduction to tapping technique (EFT).

This event is for singles as well as couples. Singles can get in touch with a

greater sense of self-appreciation, and couples get to enjoy a shared and interesting experience.

People who attend Doris’ workshops say that they enjoy the relaxing drum journey, and they always leave with useful information and a new perspective.

Pre-register at www.cslgc.org; click on the “Love Yourself ” workshop.

Doris Schnetzer, Greater Cincinnati Center for Spiritual Living

Yoga with Cats returns for 2020 Ohio Alleycat Resource and Spay/ Neuter Clinic (OAR) is happy to announce that the popular fundraiser, Yoga with Cats, returns on Sunday, March 1. In 2015, Yoga with Cats was co-organized by Trisha Durham, who continues to lead the practice, complete with tiny

furry (and adoptable) yogis.

Annually, over $3,000 is raised with the help of Trisha, lead yoga volunteer Lisa Curry and other volunteers and participants. Monies are used to help OAR with their mission to help cats in our community via outreach programs, a no-kill shelter and low-fee spay/neuter and wellness clinic.

Yoga with cats is held at Elemental OM in Montgomery.

Visit www.ohioalleycat.org for tickets ($20 plus fee) and other ways you can help. All levels and ages are welcome. ❚ Elemental OM, 9510 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 ❚ Session begins at 2 p.m., arrive at 1:30 for kitty meet and greet. ❚ Sunday, March 1.

Mary Casey-Sturk

SCHOOL NEWS Realtors with Heart donate AED to Saint Ursula Academy

At its Jan. 21 business meeting, the Loveland City Schools Board of Education voted to cancel the contract with the Grail, an Ohio nonprofi t, for the option to purchase 110 acres of Grailville - a property located on O’Bannonville Road east of downtown Loveland.

“With the overwhelming results of the November 2019 levy, the board has placed the facility master plan on hold until we can reengage the community in alternative solutions to our building issues,” said Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, board president. “We have listened to our community and heard that it is not ready to bear the investment in the facilities plan as presented, and therefore purchase of any land without a defi nitive approved building plan would dilute funds that will now be needed for additional years of maintenance to current facilities, and would be inadvisable in light of this changed fi nancial need.

For these reasons we don’t see the feasibility of moving forward with the purchase of land now.”

Long term aff ordability was a major consideration prior to the decision to either purchase or cancel the contract, stated Lorenz. Earnest money, appraised cost, the continued maintenance of old buildings, the potential unavailability of future land, the infl ationary increase in any construction budget associated with an extended timeline of facilities projects, and the added cost of trailers as “swing space” during construction should the schools eventually be expanded on existing properties were all issues that were weighed.

“The board continues to do its due diligence,” said Lorenz, “and we will continue to look at every possibility and will work with the community on options to ensure the future of the school district.”

The board also approved resolutions related to the $2.7 million in expense reductions that are presented alongside the 6.95-mill operating levy request on the March 17 ballot. The reductions are being made regardless of the outcome of the election in order to curb expenses and maintain a minimum cash balance for the district going forward. In addition to eliminating expenditures in the fi ve-year forecast related to the planned expansion of programs and services; reducing consultants, contracted services and department budgets; and increasing fees; the district is eliminating staff positions.

A combination of 13-14 teaching, nonteaching, and administrative positions, and two future forecasted teaching positions are being eliminated. The positions being eliminated are determined fi rst and the Reduction in Force process is then conducted per Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Master Agreement timelines for notice and board action.

Employees are released at the end of the 2019-20 school year with consideration to certifi cation, contract, and seniority.

The board’s next urgent priority is to identify the positions, programs, and services that are at risk if the March ballot issue fails.

Susanne Quigley, Loveland City School District

Summit sophomore competes at international level For years, JP Tew, a sophomore at Summit Country Day, has excelled at squash on a national level. In his career, he has already won back-to-back-toback national championships, something no player from the Midwest had done before.

During the school’s Christmas break, JP took another step forward by competing internationally. He fl ew over to England to compete in the British Junior Open. The fi ve best players in each age division qualifi ed to represent the United States at the tournament.

He acquitted himself well for it being his fi rst trip outside the U.S. Given that it was his fi rst time competing internationally, JP did not receive a good seed in the tournament. As a result, he had to play the second best player in the U17 bracket in the third round. JP played a close match but ulti-

mately lost.

After that defeat, however, he won four matches in a row, three of them going to fi ve games. That is the longest and closest a match can get. In one of those matches, he rebounded from a 0-2 deficit to win. In his fi nal match, he saved match point and came back to get the victory.

JP fi nished the tournament with a 5-1 record, the best on the team, and fi nished in 17th place. In his six matches, he competed with two players from England, Malaysia, Switzerland, France and Ireland.

Additionally, JP not only put his skills to use for success on the court, he utilized them to raise money for The Care Center in Loveland. He came up with the idea of having people pledge a certain amount of money for each point he won during the competition.

He eclipsed his goal, raising more than $1,500.

Nick Robbe, Summit Country Day

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Indian Hill High School presents ‘Pow Wow 2020: The Phantom of the Opera’ Tickets are on sale now for the 2020 Brave Pow Wow debut: “The Phantom of the Opera.” Visit the Indian Hill High School website (http://www.indianhillschools.org/hs.aspx) to access your

Indian Hill High School presents Pow Wow 2020 “The Phantom of the Opera” Feb. 20-22 at the IHHS Auditorium.

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AED presentation at Saint Ursula Academy. From left: SUA nurse Wynta White, Karen Aerts with Fueled Collective, SUA student Skylar Herr, Laurie Nippert Leonard-Realtors With Heart, Heather Kopf-Realtors with Heart, Mark Johnston of The Christ Hospital Project Heart Restart. PROVIDED

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Saint Ursula Academy gratefully accepted the donation of an AED (automated external defi brillator) from Realtors with Heart and Fueled Collective.

The AED will be installed in one of Saint Ursula’s Academy buildings, joining seven already in place around campus.

The AED, which includes the mounted storage case and training, is valued at $2,500.

Realtors with Heart is committed to making our cities & states more HeartSafe through CPR training/AED placement and advocacy. One person can save a life and cardiac arrest can strike anyone at any time. When minutes count, an AED can mean the diff erence between life and death. The group hopes to help make AED’s as common as fi re extinguishers.

“We intend to place this AED on the top academic fl oor, which will save time from having to carry one upstairs in case of an emergency,” said Saint Ursula school nurse Wynta White. “I am grateful to the many people who do outreach in our communities.”

In this case, Fueled Collective worked with Realtors with Heart and made a donation to cover the cost of the entire AED donation to Saint Ursula.

Realtors with Heart plans to donate more AED’s in Greater Cincinnati locations. To date, they have trained more than 2,600 people and made 4,825,100 people more heart safe.

If you know of a public or private location that might benefi t from an AED, contact Laurie Nippert Leonard, Realtors with Heart Founder & Chair Emeritus at LaurieLeonard@Realtor.com or Heather Kopf, Past Chair and member of the Executive Advisory Team at heather@kopfrealestate.com.

Jill Cahill, Michelle Dellacave and Norah Mock, St. Ursula Academy

tickets online for the performances Feb. 20-22.

“This has been one incredible journey with our students, and we can’t wait to transport the audience into this timeless story,” said Indian Hill High School Choir Director and Show Director Jeff Clark. “ ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is the longest running show on Broadway, and for good reason. The songs and the story are classic, and I think the mystery draws people in. It has certainly captivated the interest of our wildly talented students who are ready to bring the show to life for Indian Hill.”

“Phantom is such a unique show to be part of, it is such a great opportunity to expand my experience,” said Indian Hill High School senior Rebecca Mactaggart, who will play the role of Madame Giry.

You can see the IHHS production of “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Indian Hill High School Auditorium the following dates and times: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 20; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22. A special “Behind the Mask: The Magic of The Phantom of the Opera” post-show activity will follow the Saturday matinee for all attendees.

Heather Higdon, Indian Hill School District

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Bananas to benevolence produces fruit for charities During the 2002-2003 school year, three Madeira High School (MHS) students started a spirit group to cheer on the Madeira Mustang and Amazon Varsity Basketball teams.

Seventeen years later, the group they started is still supporting Madeira athletics – and has been incorporated into the school’s Entrepreneurship class which has donated over $70,000 to charities.

In the winter of 2002, spirit for the men’s and women’s basketball teams was fl ailing. The Mustangs’ white game jerseys had been replaced by new yellow ones, which lead to comments that the players looked like bananas.

MHS Class of 2003 seniors Andy Nichols, Chris Nolan, and Jeff Stambough had witnessed Reading High School’s ‘Blue Crew’ fans’ enthusiasm during the their high school football and soccer careers.

The three decided to create a spirit group, and banking on the banana comments named it The Banana Bunch.

Nichols, Nolan and Stambough paid to have bright yellow T-shirts printed, which they sold to students to wear to the games. Shirt proceeds above their costs were used to purchase three-foot infl atable bananas from the then Cincinnati based Chiquita Company. They passed the bananas out at all home and away Madeira Varsity basketball games, then collected and defl ated them after the game ended.

As the group’s popularity grew and they sold more brightly colored yellow shirts, they bought more bananas. Students wearing the bright yellow shirts sat together at the games, waving bananas to cheer the teams on.

Andrew Donaldson, a reporter for Madeira’s school newspaper, stated in a 2003 article, “The Banana Bunch is a great start to reviving school spirit at Madeira High School. No longer do fans sit down and not pay attention to the game; they are standing the entire game cheering.”

The school’s Entrepreneurship class, designed to integrate essential elements of entrepreneurship into a competition between teams, stepped in the following year.

Students in the class learn to create and execute a business plan for a nonprofi t company focusing on sales, marketing, promotions, charities, fi nance, advertising pitches, management, and business plans. Money raised from the sale of the winning team’s product is donated to a charity they’ve selected.

At the beginning of the 2003-2004 school year, students in the Entrepreneurship class asked business teacher Jennifer Jordan if they could design and sell a new Banana Bunch shirt to continue the spirit group that had started the year before. The rest is history.

From the 2004-2005 school year on, the new Banana Bunch t-shirt design has been an offi cial part of entrepreneur students’ team competitions. Each of three ‘companies’ creates and designs a shirt, then pitches their concept to the girls and boys basketball players, cheerleaders, and student government offi cers. They select the winning design which has been made into shirts and sold to students during the past 16 basketball seasons.

The Entrepreneurship class now also hosts an annual event where students wearing Banana Bunch shirts to a game are entered into a halftime raffl e, and old and new shirts are sold.

Diane Nichols, Madeira City Schools

Summit junior named All-American in punting Summit Country Day junior Graham Nicholson, Anderson Township, was named a High School All-American for the 2019 season at the Chris Sailer Kicking camp held January 18-19 in Las Vegas.

Graham is a three-year starter and member of the two-time state champion Summit soccer team. In addition, GraNicholson ham is a three-year starter on The Summit’s football team, specializing in both kicking and punting. He is also a three-year member of The Summit varsity Swimming and Diving team, helping the freestyle relay team to districts in 2018.

Earlier in January, Graham was named to the Kohl’s Kicking High School All-American team as a punter.

Other awards for his 2019 performance include All-Ohio punter, All-Southwest

Indian Hill High School senior Matthew McClaren produced a puzzle in the shape of the Indian Hill logo for Superintendent Kirk Koennecke to present to younger students as an award. PROVIDED

Ohio District First Team punter, Summit’s Special Teams Most Valuable Player, All-Miami Valley Conference First Team Kicker, All-Southwest Ohio Coaches Association First Team Kicker and All-Tri-State Football punter. Graham set a new school record this past season with a 73-yard punt. He had a 47.7-yard punt average with 7 of 18 punts downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Graham led the MVC in kick scoring and touchbacks.

The Cincinnati Enquirer recently named him to the Cincinnati High School Football: Southwest Ohio AllDecade Football team as the punter in Divisions III-VII for the years of 2010-19.

“Graham is an amazing athlete, who displays high character as well as a work ethic like no other,” says Summit Country Day Head Football Coach, Justin Isaacs. “He’s the best kicker/punter I have ever seen. His hard work is paying off . I’ve seen greatness in him since middle school that transcends his will to be the best. I’m proud to know and coach him.”

In addition to playing on The Summit’s state championship soccer team, Graham played top level club soccer with Kings Hammer Academy and secured multiple state cup championships as a striker. His Ginga Futsal team won the United States Youth Futsal National Championship in 2017.

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A lab for Brave innovation Educational freedom.

That is the heart of the learning for Innovation Lab students within Indian Hill High School (IHHS).

Students have access to a 3D printer, and a desire to design solutions for reallife situations.

“It has made me more confi dent in my work, and I now have a better problem-solving process for other classes,” said IHHS student Matthew McClaren.

This year, the senior was tapped with a special request from Superintendent Kirk Koennecke to design an award to present to younger Braves who are being recognized at Indian Hill Primary School and Indian Hill Elementary School through a new Eduhero program.

McClaren designed a puzzle in the shape of the IH logo.

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Neediest Kids of All is a non-profit corporation now in its 64th year. Its principal place of business is Cincinnati, and it is registered with the Ohio Attorney General as a charitable trust. Contributions are deductible in accordance with applicable tax laws.