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WLWT Meteorologist Allison Rogers married her husband Josh Robinson in a small ceremony in August following his cancer diagnosis. The couple said they wanted "to be a team" as Robinson went into treatment. PROVIDED/ CHRISTINA RULE AND KERRI HOFFMAN

18-HOUR ENGAGEMENT WLWT meteorologist marries amid husband’s cancer diagnosis Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

WLWT meteorologist Allison Rogers and her husband Josh Robinson were only engaged for 18 hours before tying the knot in August. That wasn’t exactly the plan, but after a cancer diagnosis fl ipped their world upside down, they took the plunge into marriage and haven’t looked back. Robinson, 31, and Rogers, 27, of Hyde Park, had already been looking at engagement rings before Robinson was diagnosed with classical Hodgkin lymphoma. The cancer was caught early and his prognosis is good, they said. “Obviously, that fl ipped our world upside down,” Robinson said. After the diagnosis, they decided to skip the engagement and do a courthouse wedding. “It just seemed like what made sense,” Rogers said. On Aug. 14, after a day of appointments preceded by a week of appointments, they made it to the courthouse “with no time to spare,” Robinson said. They made the decision to get married the night before. On Thursday after Rogers got off work, they picked out their rings and took them home that night. They were married after Robinson’s appointments were fi nished on Friday.

After the ceremony, the couple celebrated at Ault Park with close friends and family. The following Monday, Robinson’s treatment began. Ironically, the couple will both get their way about the wedding they always wanted. Robinson always wanted a big wedding but Rogers wanted a small courthouse wedding. In the future, they plan on having a larger event, that way they can celebrate their marriage with friends and family who couldn’t make it on short notice. “Both of us just wanted it to be private, so that way when we do celebrate with everyone it’s the ﬁ rst time they get to see it,” Robinson said. “Nothing between the two of us has changed,” Rogers said. “Life is different, obviously since we got married.” “We’re getting the in sickness part out of the way,” Robinson said. The couple has been spending more time together due to the pandemic and while they’re sad to miss out on trips, it’s made them a stronger couple. “Our bond has really grown, especially now. That’s one of the positives… I don’t know if you can really say that but it’s one of the things that I keep reminding myself,” Rogers said. “We’re going through something a lot of couples our age don’t have to and I think we’ll be stronger for it in the end.”

Homearama homeowners face $10K annual assessment Randy Tucker Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Lisa Silverthorne said her dream of owning one of the luxury homes showcased at this year’s Homearama in Cincinnati has quickly turned into a nightmare. In September last year, Silverthorne said she and her husband purchased a lot from the developer and signed a contract to build their new home in the Walworth Junction development in Cincinnati’s East End neighborhood. Silverthorne’s home was one of eight million-dollar homes featured at last month’s Homearama showcase of luxury homes, the ﬁ rst held inside the city limits in the history of the show. But now that the show’s over and she’s preparing to move in, Sliverthorne

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said she and her husband are reeling from the prospect of having to pay a $10,000-a-year special assessment over the next 15 years to cover part of the development costs. Silverthorne said the couple received a letter in May from the developer, T.J. Ackermann of East End Development LLC, requesting their signatures on a petition asking the city of Cincinnati to approve the special assessment. The assessment, which city oﬃ cials described as the largest assessment on a residential development in recent history, would apply to 38 of the 39 lots at Walworth. It would be used to cover the cost of such things as land acquisition, infrastructure improvements and environmental cleanup of the former brownﬁ eld site, just north of the inter-

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section of Riverside Drive and Delta Avenue. “We had been saving for years, and we knew what our budget was, so this was a real surprise and potentially a stopper,” Silverthorne said. “We thought about walking away from the whole project, but we had too much invested.” Silverthorne said she and her husband had already spent nearly $80,000 for the down payment on the land and items such as high-end appliances and ﬁ xtures to stage the house for Homeareama before they found out about the assessment. She acknowledged the couple had agreed to pay an assessment and a modest homeowners’ association fee of See HOMEARAMA, Page 2A

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$1,800 a year when they signed the land contract with the developer, but she said she had no idea the assessment would be so high. “In the beginning, the (cost) projections for the assessment were conservative, so we were comfortable with that,” she said, without being specifi c. Ackermann said Silverthorne and the other homeowners knew what they were getting into when they signed their land contracts. “When these people purchased their lots the special assessment and the amount was disclosed to them, and they basically contractually agreed to that amount up front,” Ackermann told The Enquirer. Ackermann said the assessment is commensurate with the size and scope of the Walworth development. “We have a very challenging site that we developed due to all the remediation that was necessary...and very expensive infrastructure,” he said. “We took all the risk up front putting all that in, and worked with the city to put in the special assessment that would allow us to be paid back some of those costs.” Ackermann recently appeared at a Cincinnati City Council budget and fi nance committee meeting along with a handful of Walworth homeowners who were there to contest the assessment, which must be approved by the city. The committee voted to postpone approval of a resolution allowing the assessment until both sides could come together to air their grievances. The homeowners have accused Ackermann of not acting in good faith and not being completely transparent. Silverthorne said she wants city offi cials to make sure the assessment is “cost justifi able” before they approve it. “We did not want to sign the document (petition for the assessment) because we could not confi rm we received accurate information from the developer,” Silverthorne told the committee. “But we signed because we did not have a thick enough skin to enter into a lawsuit.” Brendan McAndrews said he refused to be intimidated.

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“When these people purchased their lots the special assessment and the amount was disclosed to them, and they basically contractually agreed to that amount up front.” T.J. Ackermann

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The owner of McAndrews Glass in Lower Price Hill did not sign the petition, making him the lone holdout among the Homearama homeowners. “I heard the developer sent a letter to the other homeowners saying there might be a lawsuit against me,” McAndrews said. “But the ﬁ rst time I heard about it (assessment) was three days before I went to close on my property. “At that time, I already had sixty grand invested that I wasn’t going to walk away from, but I also wasn’t going to pay that assessment.” McAndrews said he thinks the developer is trying to make a huge proﬁ t and get residents to shoulder some

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The heat is on: Restaurants prepare for winter Keith Pandolﬁ Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

When restaurants and bars reopened for business in July, HomeMakers Bar in Over-the-Rhine was on top of it. Owners Catherine Manbat and Julia Petiprin reached an agreement with developer Urban Sites to use one of its parking lots for outdoor seating. They also borrowed an Airstream trailer in which to open a bar. Reassured by the safety of plentiful outdoor seating, regular customers came back. Some new ones, too. Under consideration is everything from heat lamps, to fi repits, to the tents, to the igloos some restaurateurs are using to seat customers, but cost around $1,700 a pop. This leaves restaurant and bar owners like Manabat scratching their heads as they try to fi gure out which options suit their needs, and their budgets, best. “We’re taking it day-by-day,” she said. No matter which options they choose, most owners say they will take advantage of a new grant program recently announced by Mayor John Cranley to help pay for them. The program, a joint venture between the city and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Taste of Cincinnati, will provide grants of up to $10,000 for restaurants and up to $5,000 to bars to help get them through the winter. “I think it’s one of the best things Mayor Cranley has ever done,” said Daniel Wright, owner of several popular Cincinnati restaurants, including Senate, Abigail Street and Forty Thieves. “It’s nice that they’re giving something back. It shows that they care.” But again, the problem is fi guring out where to spend that money. Sure, heat lamps are an option, but their availability (and price) seem to vary day-to-day. Recently, Stephanie Webster, co-owner of Oakley Wines as well as The Rhined cheese shop in Over-theRhine, told me she was unable to track them down. “They’re sold out everywhere,” she said, referring to her futile attempts to fi nd them at Home Depot, Lowe’s and Wayfair. Thankfully, those retailers have restocked since I last spoke to Webster. But, as they say, restaurant owners should get them “while supplies last!” While Wright said he’s almost set with heat lamps, his big concern is the cost of the propane to fuel them. “If you’ve got three heaters, and it costs $30 to $40

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Cheryl Thompson’s 1978 slaying could hinge on familial DNA Amber Hunt Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

For the families of victims killed in unsolved murders, life has been at a standstill for a long time, even before the pandemic arrived. Over the next several weeks, The Enquirer will highlight a series of cold cases, summarized and analyzed by the journalists whose careers largely focus on unsolved murders: the creators of Cincinnati.com’s Accused podcast. If you have any information on any unsolved case, please reach out to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Suggestions for cases to highlight can be sent to accused@enquirer.com. The crime: When Loveland police pulled the body of 19-year-old Cheryl Thompson from the banks of the Little Miami River, they had no idea the case would hang over the department like a fog for the next 42 years. Thompson disappeared March 24, 1978. She had left her home around 10:30 p.m., saying goodbye to her little brother, and set oﬀ to meet her boyfriend at a disco in Oakley. She never arrived. Her boyfriend started searching for her immediately – and even spotted a man driving away in her car around 2 a.m. The boyfriend gave chase but lost the car near Hyde Park Plaza. As old as this case is, however, there’s new hope thanks to online genealogy databases – and some long-forgotten evidence recently discovered in the Hamilton County coroner’s lab. “I’m very, very hopeful,” said Loveland Detective Steve Moster, who’s working with a newly formed cold case unit that’s part of Ohio’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The victim: Accused listeners might remember that a spate of young women were slain in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s in the Cincinnati region. Thompson, unfortunately, was among them. A headline in The Enquirer on April 10, 1978 read: “21⁄ 2-year toll of female murder victims now stands at 16.” The women ranged in age from 12 to 27. Several of the cases remain unsolved today.

In Thompson’s case, the University of Cincinnati freshman had been staying with her parents over spring vacation when she disappeared. Investigators held out hope she’d be found alive until a state game warden checking fi shermen’s licenses spotted her body entangled in some brush. Her date of death isn’t clear. Though she disappeared March 24, her body wasn’t discovered until April 8 – and the coroner estimated she’d been outside decomposing for just a few days. Dr. Paul Jolly, the county’s chief deputy coroner back in ’78, determined Thompson had been beaten over the head and then strangled. It appeared she had been raped. Most of her clothing was missing, though she was wearing socks, shoes and some jewelry. Moster, the current investigator on the case, acknowledged that police had saved DNA evidence over the decades but declined to say what type. The persistence: In 2012, the available evidence – which had been sitting on a shelf in the police department’s evidence room, most of it stored in sealed paper bags – was analyzed and produced a partial profi le that didn’t point to anyone whose DNA had been collected at either the state or federal levels. Investigators had already decided to try uploading that partial profi le to a genealogy database when they got some news: More DNA evidence had been discovered as the coroner’s offi ce cleaned house, getting ready to move into a new building. “We hope this will bridge the gap to make a complete profi le,” said Moster,

On April 9, 1978, The Enquirer reported the discovery of missing coed Cheryl Thompson. The 19-year-old University of Cincinnati freshman had disappeared March 24. Her slaying remains unsolved 42 years later. FILE

who’s been familiar with the case since he began working at the department in 1994. Moster has reason to be hopeful: Law enforcement agencies over the past decade have made huge advances in familiar DNA technology. The highestproﬁ le arrest likely has been Joseph DeAngelo, whose identity as the Golden State Killer was discovered in 2018 after more than 40 years of mystery. Closer to home, William Brian Blankenship of Southgate, Kentucky, was arrested Jan. 23, 2020, after a genealogy database matched his DNA with that collected from rape cases in 1999 and 2001. He faces nine charges in Hamilton County, including burglary, rape and kidnapping. The evidence: Through Accused,

we’ve unfortunately learned that too many police departments don’t hold on to evidence in criminal cases – even if they have no statute of limitations. That Loveland Police has held onto the evidence in Thompson’s case for more than 40 long years is laudable. “I’m looking at four banker boxes” full of evidence, Moster said over the phone Monday. “It’s been sitting here, year after year.” Thompson’s parents have died, but she had two brothers who would still like to know what happened to her. Got tips? If you know something that might help Moster, submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General’s Oﬃ ce here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ Individuals-and-Families/Victims/ Submit-a-Tip/Unsolved-HomicideTip.aspx

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Police ID suspect in Norwood shooting, robbery Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: Information included reﬂ ects this article’s original publication date – Oct. 30. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates. Norwood police have released the identity of a suspect in connection with an Oct. 18 shooting inside a residence during a robbery, according to a police

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the release. He is presumed to be armed and dangerous, and has been known to stay in the Reading and Sharonville areas, police said. Helton is described as being 6-foot-1 in height and weighing about 160 pounds with blue eyes. Police previously released pictures of three suspects caught on surveillance cameras during the crime. A person was

shot in the stomach during a struggle inside the residence after a gun was pulled on them, according to an Oct. 22 Enquirer article. Police are asking anyone with a tip about where Helton is to call all Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040 to receive cash for a tip. People may also call Norwood detective Dan Riﬄ e at 513-4584577 or 513-458-4520 for the dispatch center.

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Clayborne said the girl was 16. “Clayborne told the (complaining witness) to tell his customer that ‘we got him’ and that ‘I got hella lil’ youngins’ I can present,’” according to the complaint fi led in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati. “I’m about to bring a young girl up here for you. I’m about to go grab one,” Clayborne said, according to the complaint. The complaint says the 16-year-old girl had been staying with a friend in Avondale when Kionte Anderson, 19, messaged her on Facebook. Anderson told her someone wanted a young girl to “chill with,” the complaint says. The girl told police she thought she was going to be paid $300 to $400 for sex and that she understood Clayborn and Anderson would also receive money. Clayborne, Smith, Anderson and a 22year-old woman left the hotel in an SUV and returned an hour later with the 16year-old girl, court documents say. The witness took the girl to a room being used by police. She told investigators she planned to use the money to pay for her cellphone, which had been turned off . According to the complaint, the 16year-old “stated that she had been hired by Kroger, but that she agreed to come to the hotel to be paid for sex because she would get the money quicker.” An attorney for Smith declined to comment. An attorney for Clayborne did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Anderson does not have an attorney listed in court records. Information included refl ects this article’s publication date – Nov. 5. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

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Darnell Parker congratulates his Loveland team after a win. THANKS TO LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Loveland coach presses onward after cancer diagnosis Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

LOVELAND - Instead of preparing for a recent scrimmage with Lakota West, Loveland High School girls basketball coach Darnell Parker was scheduled to be at Christ Hospital having a port installed for chemotherapy treatments. His fi rst dose was set for Nov.4. Parker is eager to begin battling his toughest foe yet. The usually-smiling coach was recently dealt a harsh blow when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon and liver cancer. After diffi cult conversations with family and a pep talk from his former high school coach, Parker is back to his aff able self, ready to administer his most savage full-court press against the disease. “It was hard to swallow,” Parker said of the initial news. “It took a little time with myself and the family. Now I’m just ready to hit this thing head-on and attack it.”

Getting the news He didn’t have any speciﬁ c symptoms but historically has had stomach issues after eating that usually would disappear. Sunday, Oct. 25, was a different story when the appearance of blood prompted him to visit the hospital. Over three-plus days, he had three CT scans, an MRI, a colonoscopy and a biopsy. “Obviously through all of those checks, it showed,” Parker said. “Had I not gone in I just wouldn’t have known. I’m technically too young for a colonoscopy (42). My doctor said to go at 50. I would have went at 45, but I would have never thought to have gone this early.”

Adjustments and advice He is still itching to prowl the sidelines at Loveland, but even that is on hold for now. In addition to Parker’s diagnosis, his Loveland squad had a positive coronavirus test, so the team is being quarantined before a game has been played. In a peculiar manner, the quarantine of the team allows Parker to immediately focus on his health. Using his life lessons through being a guard at Findlay High School and Bluﬀ ton College plus his coaching expertise, Parker is devising a methodical plan of attack. The Eastern Cincinnati Conference Coach of the Year has some wise advice coming to him from another cancer survivor. Kristi Hayes, an Iowa high school basketball phenom and player at See PARKER, Page 2B

Mariemont quarterback Andrew Glassmeyer attempts a pass in the ﬁ rst quarter of the game between Indian Hill and Mariemont high schools on Sept. 11. JIM OWENS FOR THE ENQUIRER

Mariemont football ends special season against Shawnee J.L. Kirven Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

As the clock struck triple zeros, Mariemont coach Nick Leone couldn’t care anymore about social distancing. He had to embrace his seniors one last time. As players like Andrew Glassmeyer, Seth Greene and Jack Borgerding hugged Leone with tears in their eyes following Mariemont’s 21-7 lost to Shawnee in the Division V regional semiﬁ nal, Leone reminded his guys passionately about how proud he was

of them. “I asked you guys every week ‘how do you want to be remembered?” Leone said to his team postgame. “You’re one of the best Mariemont teams to walk these halls.” The Warriors’ season ended at 6-4 on the Shawnee Braves’ fi eld Oct. 30. It was the fi rst time Mariemont had made it that far in the playoff s since 2003. Leone told his seniors that they had left the program in better than they had found it. Their sacrifi ces and legacy won’t be forgotten. “The constant motivation those

guys bring has been invaluable,” Leone said. “If we get to practice and our numbers are low, we go ‘oh, Seth’s (Greene) car probably broke down because he’s bringing six, seven guys every day.” Mariemont’s never stop fi ghting attitude was on clear display early. Despite having the task of containing Shawnee’s Drew Mitch and Tyler Mercer all night the team continued to fi ght back. By the end of the fi rst quarter, the Warriors only trailed by seven. By halftime, they had tied the game See FOOTBALL, Page 2B

Indian Hill ﬁ eld hockey loses at state Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Indian Hill’s bid for an Ohio High School Athletic Association fi eld hockey state tournament title ended with a 4-0 loss to Hudson in the semifi nals 4-0 on Thursday evening. Hudson’s Marita Johnson opened the contest with a goal nearly fi ve minutes in for a 1-0 Explorers lead which doubled to 2-0 minutes later when Johnson scored again. In the second quarter, Kaci Ramlow knocked in a third score and Hudson found the goal again just as the fi rst half ended for a 4-0 lead. The Explorers worked to hold off Indian Hill in the second half and completed the shutout. How Indian Hill conquered the southwest region: With a 3-2 win over Mount Notre Dame on Oct. 31, Indian

Bridget Schumacher helped lead Indian Hill to the state tournament, beating Mount Notre Dame 3-2 on Oct. 31 in the regional ﬁ nals. LINDA CLEMENT-HOLMES PHOTOGRAPHY

Hill won the regional championship and advanced to its ﬁ rst state tournament in 20 years. The Braves were seeking to not

just become the second ever Cincinnati school to win the state tournament, but reach the state ﬁ nals since St. Ursula’s 2010 championship run. Indian Hill went into the tournament as the region’s No. 3 seed and topped No. 1 Ursuline Academy on Oct. 27 and followed with the win over No. 2 and defending regional champion Mount Notre Dame. Indian Hill met Mount Notre Dame in the regular season which resulted in a 3-2 overtime loss, but the Braves got the better of the Cougars in the tournament. “Everybody has an important role that they have to uphold and do what they need to do in that role,” Indian Hill head coach Tara Rose said before the state semiﬁ nal appearance. “We saw that in our game against MND especially. We went into the fourth quarter up See FIELD HOCKEY, Page 2B

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Field hockey Continued from Page 1B

3-0 and we had cards given to players. We had 12 minutes of a 15 minute quarter where we were down a player. “They have to recognize there’s no slacking oﬀ just because you clear the ball one time. You follow and ﬁ nish strong from beginning to end and everyone has an important role.” Rose would know what it takes to come together and reach the state tournament. A 1995 graduate of Indian Hill, the Braves reached the state tournament twice in her tenure in the 1993 and 1994 seasons. Both years Indian Hill fell to Shaker Heights, including an overtime 1-0 loss in 1994. “It’s been a long time coming,” Rose said. “I brought in my 1994 champion-

Parker Continued from Page 1B

Drake, defeated ovarian cancer and went on to have four children with former Bengals assistant coach Jonathan Hayes. Her daughter Jillian played for Parker at Loveland and is now with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Oldest son Jaxson played at Moeller, Texas and will soon start a second season with the NBA New Orleans Pelicans. “The mental attitude is the best medicine and he’s got strong medicine right there,” Hayes said. “Every game he’s played, every game he’s coached, he’s been preparing for this ﬁ ght. He’s a trained winner.”

Inspired by family support A GoFundMe page for Parker, started by Melissa McElfresh, mother of Darnell’s ﬁ ance Samantha, has already surpassed its initial $10,000 goal and is heading toward a new goal of $15,000 – https://bit.ly/38lw0cV Supporters can purchase T-shirts and car magnets saying #OurWay and #ParkerStrong as another mode of fundraising at https://bit.ly/32jJ0vD Parker also has two daughters from a previous marriage. Alexis is a UC senior and Madison is a freshman at Lakota

Indian Hill ﬁ eld hockey seniors show off their regional championship trophy after beating Mount Notre Dame 3-2 on Oct. 31. LINDA CLEMENT-HOLMES PHOTOGRAPHY

ship shirt from our (regional) ﬁ nals win and I told them I was excited to update my wardrobe. It’s a lot of fun. The girls

West where she just made coach Andy Fishman’s team. Potentially, she could play against her dad’s Loveland Tigers. “The outpouring of support from those that have reached out by text, phone, Facebook, Twitter has kind of lifted my spirits,” Parker said. “I was with my girls all day Sunday. I owe it to all of these folks to really attack this thing fullforce.” As he’s preached to his boys teams at Clermont Northeastern and Clark Montessori and his recent girls squads at Loveland, it’s all about attitude and effort. Right now, he’s ready to pound his hands on the hardwood and “D up” without fear. “If I have a bad attitude and go, ‘Oh, poor me!’, I’m not going to be very successful in this ﬁ ght,” Parker said. “I refuse not to attack this thing.” His ﬁ ance, Samantha (Sam) McElfresh, was an outstanding player at Batavia and most recently coached with Parker until stepping aside for her day job. McElfresh has proved to be pretty authoritative, but supportive of the man who spends most of his waking hours in gyms. Parker calls McElfresh his “coach at home,” adding that she’s just as relentless with him as she was on the court.

Coaching never stops Parker has also heard from his high school coach at Findlay, former Ohio

are enjoying seeing what their hard work has earned for them.” Indian Hill was led by hard work, especially by the team’s three seniors Cameron Rabenold, Maria Lindberg and Bridget Schumacher. According to Rose, they led in a challenging year in a pandemic that saw restrictions and even tryout numbers dip to 22 athletes from a usual number in the mid-30s. Junior Madeline Reyering was a defensive leader in goal and allowed just two goals in the postseason before the loss to Hudson and shut out eight teams. “She’s amazing,” Rosa said of her goalkeeper. “She’s the heart of the team as well. She’s always cheering from behind and is so supportive. She takes it hard when something gets passed her, but she has her team that will come up and tell her it’s all ok.They do everything as a team so it’s really cool seeing them come together.”

High School Athletic Association commissioner Jerry Snodgrass. After losing his state post, Snodgrass has also had to overcome adversity and has a solid relationship with the young man who ran his off ense on the fl oor. “He has a way of communicating with me and lifting my spirits,” Parker said. “It’s just a special bond. I know we’ll have a ton of conversations with me going through what I’m going through. That’s my guy. I appreciate every minute with him.” Though his team lost Jillian Hayes (Cincinnati) and Kate Garry (Akron) to the college ranks, Parker is very bullish on this season’s Loveland Tigers, which may explain his anxiousness to return to the fi rst seat of the bench. Senior Jenna Batsch is a Kent State commit and senior Tess Broermann has started every game of her Loveland career. Olivia Raby and Josie Early played as freshmen a year ago. Transferring in are Nia Kemper, who started at Wyoming, and Viviana Clayton, who started at Sycamore. “We’re going to be quick and pretty nasty defensively,” Parker said. “These kids really want to play defense.” So does Parker. He’s in the stance. Fierce and determined, he continues to smile. “We need more like him,” Loveland athletic director Brian Conatser said. “He’s really special.”

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thanks to Glassmeyer’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Borgerding. “They just fought so hard,” Leone said. “That ‘s always been my message is to expect a brawl and keep swinging.” In the second half, the blows from Mitch and Mercer were too much. Mercer’s no-nonsense style of running kept the chains and the clock moving. He ended up fi nishing with 176 yards on 25 carries with one touchdown. Mariemont's defense only gave up 14 points in the second half, but turnovers and penalties once again hindered the Warriors. “We were in this game,” Leone said. “The scoreboard lies.” Even down 14 with just under four minutes to play, Mariemont still had a chance to pull closer. Shawnee’s defense was just too good. Workhorse back Seth Greene was held in check all night (9 carries for 14 yards) and Glassmeyer (16/33, 148 yards, one touchdown) was sacked four times and picked off once. “We needed to do everything right to beat a really good team,” Leone said. “When a few little things don’t go your way that’s enough to lose to a great team.” As the fi eld dispersed, Mariemont’s seniors took once last chance to enjoy being around Leone. It couldn’t have been a crazier season and the Warriors still managed to put something special together. Leone knew that he was saying goodbye to some of the most amazing kids he’s ever been around. And he’ll always remember that. Shawnee 7 0 7 7 21 Mariemont 0 7 0 0 7 S- Tyler Mercer 19-yard run (Adam Myers kick) M- Jack Borgerding 8-yard reception from Andrew Glassmeyer (Connor Souders kick) S- Drew Mitch 6-yard run (Myers kick) S- Tyler Mercer 12-yard run (Myers kick) Records: Shawnee (6-2) Mariemont (6-4)

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Dame Award.” Her lifelong devotion to painting and theatre production in and around Cincinnati have enabled her to willingly share her knowledge through teaching and directing, and promotes her Arts community by organizing many art shows and events to involve others. Deirdre has been a member of the WACC for approximately 40 years, active on many levels including Board Member, Newsletter editor (before computers) and the planning of the Barn purchase. She has been featured in Solo shows in many Cincinnati galleries and in New York, also in juried exhibits in Cincinnati, Santa Fe, and Taos. Her paintings are on display at her gallery, Art House II, 430 West Loveland Avenue, Loveland. Contact via website dysonpaintings.info Deirdre Dyson

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Volunteers from Montgomery Woman’s Club and Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati joined forces Oct. 24 to collect household items for survivors of domestic violence. The drive-thru collection was in Blue Ash. PROVIDED

Greater Cincinnati recently collected new bedding, kitchen supplies and other household items for domestic violence survivors in Blue Ash. The items are for Assistance League’s “New Beginnings” program, which has assisted 1,500 women and their children in the transition from shelter to new home. Advocates for abuse survivors visit Assistance League’s facility in Bond Hill to gather items such as new bedding and cleaning supplies. The program helps them establish a safe and peaceful environment away from abusers. Donors drove into the parking lot of Aeropointe Medical Building, 4260 Glendale-Milford Road, where volunteers unloaded items for them. Brand new items, including bedding, bath and kitchen supplies, were collected. Matching ﬁ nancial contributions can also be made online to support this cause at assistanceleaguecincinnati.org. Sara Cullin, Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati

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Beth Mizelle feels a kindred spirit as she learns more about Beth’s passion for every form of art. “Heroes and Horses” painting is 5ft wide and 6ft high. It depicts mythical heroes on horseback painted using vibrant, unrealistic colors with large and loose brushstrokes. It was inspired by statuary in Europe. It was selected because of its high impact image, vibrant rapid and loose approach and a tongue in cheek take on the subject. Deirdre’s background made her an appropriate recipient for the “Grand

Members of the Ohio N chapter of the National T.T.T. Society got much needed local support for their annual fundraising project this year. Mary Jane Bradley of Blue Ash, the chairman of the project, is grateful to Norm Khoury of Colliers International real estate and Charles Postow and Charlie Johnson, owner and manager respectively, of a warehouse facility in Blue Ash. The chapter was facing a challenge in ﬁ nding a place to prepare for the fundraiser of selling chocolate-covered pecans. With the help of Khoury and Postow, chapter members were able to use a portion of the warehouse to assemble the bagged pecan orders for the members to deliver to their customers across the city. “We are delighted to be able to hold our normal fundraising project with Norm and Charles’ help in this unusual year,” said Bradley. The women of T.T.T. (try-tee) provide a week at summer camp for girls in our community. In 2021 the deﬁ nition of See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 8B

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BLUE ASH – Understanding the value of time, resources and participation, LyondellBasell volunteers across the world safely engaged in various in-person and virtual projects focused on food security as part of the company’s 21st Annual Global Care Day on Saturday, Oct. 17. More than 80 LyondellBasell locations participated including LyondellBasell’s Cincinnati Technology Center. LyondellBasell chose not to cancel this year’s event despite the pandemic and instead participated in service projects where volunteers spent their time focusing on the greater good within their communities. “Now more than ever, we need to come together to help people and provide basic necessities in a time of great uncertainty,” said Chuck Holland, Site Manager. “We could think of no greater need than helping provide food securities at a local level.” Coming together with United Way’s Tender Mercy organization, the LyondellBasell Global Care Day team provided a grilled dinner to the organization, which supports resources and training opportunities for homeless individuals to gain independence. In addition to feeding 57 individuals a grilled dinner, the site collected needed supplies for Tender Mercies’ operations. In the midst of fi nancial instability brought forth by COVID-19, this year’s Global Care Day theme was positioned around food security, and coincides with LyondellBasell’s global charitable contributions made earlier in the year to local food banks around the world in response to the pandemic. LyondellBasell’s Global Care Day event showcased the positive impact a company can make in communities where they both live and operate. Volunteer projects included building micro food pantries, stocking shelves at local food pantries, collecting food for donation, and organizing drive-through food banks for individuals in need. The look and feel of the 2020 event was diff erent for volunteers than in years past due to the pandemic, but that did not stop #TeamLYB. With safety at the forefront, the company implemented COVID-19 precautions to ensure volunteers who participated in-person remained safe. These precautions included social distancing, eliminating the potential for groups to congregate and requiring facial coverings be worn to help protect against the spread of the virus. Below is a sample of LyondellBasell’s Global Care Day projects that took place around the world: Morris, Illinois Volunteers built two pop-up micro food pantries in the area for local residents to both stock up and sustain the micro pantry and take items as needed. Houston, Texas LyondellBasell Tower employees participated at the Houston Food Bank, which distributes food and other essentials to those in need through a network of 1500 community partners. Volunteers sorted, cleaned, donated and packaged food at the Houston Food Bank to help support the community. Singapore, Singapore Practicing social distance, employees spent time in the kitchen at Willing Hearts, a soup kitchen that makes, cooks and distributes daily meals to local residents. Chopping fresh vegetables, organizing ingredients for meals and helping assist with cleaning, employees helped kitchen staff prepare meals for distribution. Wesseling, Germany A run took place to help Die Arche Kinderstiftung, an organization in Germany that helps support socially disadvantaged children. Over 600 runners participated and choose their own individual running route. Money was contributed to the organization based on employee’s participation. All money raised went toward providing funding for lunch, home-work help, after school activities and holiday camps for the children. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing good and supporting our local communities and remains passionate around giving where employees live. More information about LyondellBasell can be found at lyondellbasell.com. Megan Borchers, LyondellBasell

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camp may be expanded to include virtual camps if the virus cancels summer camps as it did in 2020. To support the project by purchasing pecans, call Mary Jane at 513-793-7672, or e-mail mary.bradley@uc.edu. Founded in 1911 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the National T.T.T. Society focuses on enriching the lives of young girls beginning with a summer camp experience. From the idea of six college-age women has grown a nonproﬁ t organization spanning 10 states and the District of Columbia. Nationally, the members provide all-expenses paid camp experiences for more than 400 girls each summer. The T.T.T. Project impacts lives of young girls beyond the week at camp and the communities served by women of T.T.T. Women interested in ﬁ nding out more about T.T.T. are encouraged to call Diane at 513-677-8252, or Joyce at 513791-8920, or visit the Society website, www.nationaltttsociety.org. Joyce Rudowski, National T.T.T. Society

Watercolors by Connie Springer on the walls of the brand new Guardian Savings Bank in Kennedy Heights. PROVIDED

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PAINTED STORIES Art Show at New Kennedy Heights Guardian Savings Bank From now until Nov. 21, 2020, a show featuring watercolors from Connie Springer’s collection will be up at the new Guardian Savings Bank at 6644 Montgomery Road in the Kennedy Heights neighborhood of Cincinnati. The bank is very close to the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Annex in the old Kroger building. A selection of thirteen images tell a compelling visual story. All artwork is for sale. Hours are 9-5 Monday thru Thursday, 9-6 on Friday, and 9-1 p.m. on Saturday. Connie Springer

Landscapes of Cincinnati comes to the Barn The Barn, also known as The Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center invites the community to attend one of the region’s most unique oil-painting exhibitions. Artist Deborah G. Ridgley features Landmarks of Cincinnati, a collection of plein-air oil paintings of various sites throughout the Cincinnati area.

The opening reception takes place Nov. 13 from 5-8 p.m. at The Barn in Mariemont. Additional hours: weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends 1-4 Ridgley p.m. The exhibition runs through Nov. 18. The Barn enforces strict COVID-19 protection guidelines by limiting 10 guests at a time and requiring the use of face masks at its functions. In an eﬀ ort to provide eﬀ ective tracing methods in the event of a break-out, organizers request registration upon entrance. Please visit artatthebarn.org for a COVID-19 update before visiting The Barn. For more information about the Barn, please visit artatthebarn.org. Kym Schneider Kuenning

Michelman employees volunteering at Stepping Stones on Sept. 25: Chris Vogt of Loveland, Chuck Smith of Delhi, Jimmy Massie of Milford, Timothy Baker of Dayton, Kreg Keesee of Hyde Park and Cole S. Mushel of Reading. PROVIDED

“Living in the area for over six decades, I am continually surprised by the numerous extraordinary landmarks, museums, parks, picturesque and charming areas of our beautiful and historic river town, the Queen City,” said Ridgley. Ridgley, a 30-year Kenwood resident, fostered inspiration from her 2019 exhibition titled Portrait of Cincinnati, which included a collection of oil paintings of more than 60 faces of Cincinnatians. During the sittings, the artist asked about what they enjoyed most about the town. Most responses involved the skyline, museums and the parks.

“Last years exhibit was a springboard for this exhibit,” said Ridgley, who is a Signature Member of the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati. She said her biggest challenge was painting on-site (plein air.) “You are only good for two hours. The light changes too much. I have to get in and out, make a few oil sketches and complete the painting in the studio. If you painted all day in the same spot you would be chasing the light,” she said. Ridgley’s exhibition features oil paintings of the Little Miami Bike Trail, Hyde Park, Findlay Market, and the urban core, among others.

On Sept. 25, six Michelman employees stepped out of the offi ce for a day of community service at Stepping Stones. The community partnership was the culmination of months spent coordinating and modifying plans during the pandemic. Originally, Michelman employees were scheduled to visit the nonprofi t agency’s Adult Day program – serving adults and seniors with varying disabilities at three locations. Current circumstances prompted an alternative approach, with a small but mighty team of Michelman employees lending helping hands at Stepping Stones’ Given Campus in Indian Hill. The 23-acre property is home to a variety of educational and recreation programs for individuals with disabilities and the volunteer support was greatly appreciated. The Michelman crew made updates to a fence line and raked leaves on the vast grounds. The service day proved there’s always an opportunity to help your local community, even when original plans need to change. Founded in 1963, Stepping Stones is a United Way partner agency off ering programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. The nonprofi t organization has four program locations, including sites in Batavia, Indian Hill, Norwood and Western Hills. To learn more, visit SteppingStonesOhio.org. Kelly Lund, Stepping Stones, Inc.

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SCHOOL NEWS Indian Hill High School congratulates senior Amitesh Verma and freshman Arjun Verma for earning the President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award Amitesh Verma was recognized for volunteering approximately 270 hours over a period of 12 months at various organizations; Arjun Verma dedicated a summer to volunteering with Groundwork Ohio River Valley. “Service to others is part of what it means to be a Brave; Amitesh and Arjun are to be commended for their dedication to help others,” said Indian Hill High School Principal Jeff Damadeo. “We are incredibly proud of these scholars, and we appreciate that the White House recognized their eff orts.” Indian Hill High School students served more than 10,000 hours during the 2019-2020 school year before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the District into distance learning. Amitesh Verma spent time volunteering at the Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio, Meals on Wheels, Mercy, Jewish, and Bethesda North hospitals, and the Loveland LIFE Food Pantry to fulfi ll his service hours. In addition to being the founder of the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter at Indian Hill High School, Amitesh serves as a board member for the SADD National Student Leadership Council, a cohort of students who plan health-related events for all SADD chapters across the United States. “I am honored to receive this award and truly grateful to SADD Ohio for nominating me,” said Amitesh Verma. “Receiving this award meant the world to me because it recognizes the importance of community service, especially in times of crisis. As my father is a frontline healthcare worker, early in the pandemic I realized just how exposed he can be to COVID-19, alongside many others on the front-line. When school became remote and throughout the summer, I sought ways to contribute to these healthcare heroes who tirelessly work during these challenging times. By utilizing money raised from a GoFundMe page, I organized and delivered meals from local restaurants to COVID-19 testing tents around the city.” “Another severely vulnerable popula-

Indian Hill High School freshman Arjun Verma and senior Amitesh Verma were recognized for exemplary volunteer service by earning the President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award. PROVIDED

tion is the elderly. They need our help the most right now, and the Council on Aging was the perfect opportunity to support them. Making weekly calls to check-in on seniors through the Adopta-Senior program and delivering meal boxes to senior residences around Cincinnati was a revelatory experience for me, showing me just how rough their conditions can be.” Arjun Verma focused the majority of his volunteer experience at Groundwork Ohio River Valley during the summer. As part of his volunteer experience Arjun pulled out invasive species of plants, created electronic books for children, and packed snack boxes for Meals on Wheels. “Groundwork is focused on removing invasive species from our local forests,” explained Arjun Verma. “While working with them, I got to learn how invasive species can take over our forests and how important it is to remove them. This experience really opened me up to the many ways you can make a diﬀ erence in our community. Even if the problem you are working towards is not very prominent in your community, contributing to solutions can truly make a diﬀ erence and bring awareness to those issues.” Heather Higdon, Indian Hill School District

Saint Ursula Academy recognized with Archdiocese Laudato Si’ Award for its sustainability efforts to care for the earth Saint Ursula Academy is proud to be selected among the ﬁ ve 2020 groups recognized as a “Laudato Si’” communi-

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ty by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, in recognition of eff orts to be outstanding stewards of the environment. Each year, The Archdiocese of Cincinnati seeks to support the great work happening in its Catholic schools, parishes, and communities through its Laudato Si’ Communities Project. Saint Ursula Academy takes its commitment to caring for our environment very seriously. In 2016, the Earth Club and Green Team at Saint Ursula launched a new sustainability eff ort to reduce the amount of trash from Saint Ursula’s Fresh Market lunch facility by providing a way to compost and recycle materials. With a grant from the Ursulines of Cincinnati Sisters, Saint Ursula Academy purchased a system allowing them to Reduce and Recycle trash. The grant paid for separate bins for recyclable items, compostable items, and trash. It also allows for an area where students could stack similar items such as plates and cups. This system decreased the volume of trash put into garbage bags and eventually, landfi lls by nearly 70% in the fi rst year. Over the course of the fi rst year the students recognized, however, that even though stacking reduces the amount of trash bags fi lled, it still leads to paper cups, plates, bowls, and forks being sent to a landfi ll. They knew that they were missing the third “R” in the “Reduce, Recycle,

and Reuse” slogan and they began working on a solution allowing students to “reuse” materials in the Fresh Market. Thanks to a grant from the Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District, students began the next school year with another eff ort to dramatically reduce their trash even more by purchasing reusable plates, cups, silverware, and bowls. Silverware was also donated by the Sisters. Additionally, students contracted with Terracycle, an organization which upcycles granola bar wrappers, chip bags, and clean plastic baggies into new items. These items are sorted into separate bins during lunch and then sent to Terracycle. Terracycle, in turn, off ers rewards to Saint Ursula in the form of recyclable/ compostable items which are valuable to the school (eco-friendly school supplies, compostable pots, and earth friendly cleaning solutions). These eff orts, combined with the already implemented sustainability program that includes Fair Trade Uniforms, has reduced the amount of trash from 650 girls in the Fresh Market from 15 bags per day to just two! In addition, Saint Ursula has installed water bottle fi lling stations around campus to reduce the number of plastic water bottles being used by encouraging students to refi ll reusable water bottles. Jill Cahill, Saint Ursula Academy

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Mars Hill Academy presents ‘Tales from China’ A talking fi sh, a wish granting tiger, evil stepsisters, and a new emperor – come along for a journey through the Orient as Mars Hill Academy presents “Tales from China.” On Nov. 13-14 and 20-21, students in grades 4-8 will bring to life four classic Chinese tales, including “The Stonecutter and the Tiger,” “The Empty Pot,” “The Fisherman and His Wife” and “Pear Blossom.” These four tales were adapted by teacher and director Lyn Cunningham. “These tales that explore the themes of contentment, honesty, and integrity will delight audiences of all ages as they experience an ancient world full of movement, music, vibrant colors, and luxurious fabrics,” he said. This adaptation off ers a wonderful blend of well-known stories with lesserknown tales from China. The Pear Blossom toils for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters – maybe, they will let her see the procession. In the “Empty Pot,” a royal fl ower seed will determine the emperor’s successor.I In another legend, a poor stonecutter craves for more and is granted the wishes of his heart by a magical tiger. A similar theme is explored in “The Fisherman and His Wife,” when a fi sherman catches a talking fi sh and his greedy wife’s desires seem unending. Two casts will off er six family-friendly shows Nov. 13-14 and 20-21 with performances at 7 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. – all at Mars Hill Academy in Mason. Tickets are available from seatyourself.biz/marshill and range in price from $10-$16. Cast members include: Gold cast: Grace Augustine of West Chester Twp., Niyati Best-Paudyal of Hamilton Twp., Hans Erickson of Maineville, Louisa Graham of Loveland, Molly Hicks of Cincinnati, Camdon Hutchinson of Cincinnati, Zezzie Imperial of Loveland, Mary Johnson of Mason, Chloe Kirk of Cincinnati, Caleb Lang of Mason, Grace and Noah Lewandowski of Pleasant Plain, Daniel Nwankwo of West Chester Twp., Annie Pawlak of Mason, Kirsten Rae of Mason, Christopher Sheldon and Evan Sheldon of Fairfi eld, Elliana Spiers of Maineville, Andrew and Micah Walls of Maineville, and Sonya Wert of Loveland.

The lovely Pear Blossom, portrayed by Mars Hill Academy sixth-grader A.J. Lucas of West Chester Twp., suffers abuse at the hand of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters.

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How to go h What: Mars Hill Academy presents “Tales from China” h When: Nov. 13-14 and 20-21, 7 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. h Where: Mars Hill Academy, 4230 Aero Drive, Mason, Ohio h Tickets: $10-$16; all seats assigned

Blue Cast: Logan and Taylor Anderson of Mason, Liam Bedinghaus of Loveland, Zeke Crocker Maineville, Eli Forster of Clarksville, Molly Hicks of Cincinnati, Kaiya Knodel of Springboro, A.J. Lucas of West Chester Twp., Marko Mavridis of Lebanon, Jubilee McNeilly of Maineville, Grace, Jenna and Rebecca Minick of Cincinnati, Noah Mizeres of Cincinnati, Ellery Powers of Maineville, Matthew and Rachel Schatz of Mason, Dillon Shehane of Springboro, Lydia and Naomi Ware of Loveland. Lisa Knodel, Mars Hill Academy

“Pear Blossom “villains – played by eighth-grader Kaiya Knodel of Springboro, seventh-grader Naomi Ware of Loveland, and sixth-grader Rachel Schatz of Mason – delight at the oncoming royal procession.

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