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Her family is ﬁ lled with cops, now she outranks them all Theetge is CPD’s new executive assistant chief Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Portune’s career lasted 27 years before he stepped down as he battled cancer. “Todd, the people love you, and they thank you for your life’s journey,” former Cincinnati Mayor Dwight Tillery said to the crowd. PHOTOS BY KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

‘We will never forget you’ Cincinnati honors veteran politician Todd Portune Scott Wartman Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Todd Portune brought the same forethought to his funeral as he did to everything in life. The veteran Democratic politician planned every detail of the service on Monday, Feb. 3 – who would speak, when they would speak. He requested three Beatles songs to be played, “Let It Be,” “In My Life,” and “Hey Jude.” He also limited speakers to two minutes. The ironic request brought laughter from the mourners all too familiar with Portune’s famous verbosity. “It was at that exact point in his speeches when he took his fi rst breath,” his brother, Ned Portune, said, explaining to the crowd the signifi cance of the two-minute limit. The poignant service punctuated throughout with jokes provided a fi tting send-off for the beloved former Cincinnati city councilman and Hamilton County commissioner. Portune died at his Green Township home Jan. 25. The speakers at his funeral didn’t heed Portune’s time limit. They needed much longer to describe what Portune meant to them. Portune’s public career lasted for 27 years before he stepped down Dec. 31 as he battled cancer. “Todd, the people love you, and they thank you for your life’s journey,” former Cincinnati Mayor Dwight Tillery said to the crowd. “And we will never forget you.” Republicans, Democrats, pastors and homeless advocates were among the hundreds that fi led past Portune’s American fl ag-draped coffi n at the Duke Ener-

Ethan Portune, son of Todd Portune, walks with the casket containing the Hamilton County Commissioner.

Former Cincinnati Mayor Dwight Tillery delivers remarks during the funeral.

gy Convention Center downtown. A video montage of his life scrolled behind the casket. In addition to footage of him at commission meetings, there were shots of the Cincinnati riverfront, which many credit him with shaping. There were home videos with him feeding a baby with a bottle.

The speakers included family and childhood friends. They recounted some little-known facts about the former commissioner. Portune in high school could play trombone and was a great singer. He also learned German. But the common themes were Portune’s strength, humility and ability to connect with everyone he met. People marveled at Portune’s resilience. Crippling health problems often conﬁ ned him to a wheelchair, crutches, scooters and hospital beds for the past two decades. That didn’t stop him from his work as a leader and father. Even in the ﬁ nal months of his life, in the throes of cancer, he still attended meetings. He was still an active county commissioner, said Denise Driehaus, the president of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.

Her father was a Cincinnati police captain. Two of her uncles were lieutenants. Four of her siblings are law enforcement offi cers along with her son and her nephew. Now, the newly promoted executive assistant chief, Teresa Theetge, outranks them all. Most of her kin have worked for the Cincinnati Police Department, as she does, but she has relatives in three other departments as well. Her son is Boone County Sheriff ’s deputy. “We’re a little bit of overachievers,” she joked during an interview with The Enquirer. Theetge has spent half her life as a police offi cer. She took her test to enter the academy at 29 and now has 29 years in on the job. A graduate of Western Hills High School, Theetge is a lifelong West Sider along with the rest of her family. Family gatherings now bring together 64 people, she said. Before joining the force, she got married and raised four children. “Honestly, I think that is - in my eyes - a greater accomplishment than reaching the rank of assistant chief,” she said of her 40-year marriage and kids. During her career, she said she’s followed the advice of former Chief Tom Streicher who told her to stay in an assignment for about two years before moving on. “I can honestly say I’ve had exposure to every aspect of our police department now,” Theetge said, but joked: “It truly looks like I can’t keep a job.” Theetge was one of the fi rst female K-9 handlers and spent nine years in internal investigations, fi rst as a sergeant, then as a lieutenant and a captain. The section will still be under her purview in her new position. Since she started on the force, she’s been impressed with the increased diversity among her colleagues. “Diversity in the hiring and the recruit classes, in assignments,” she said. “We have diversity everywhere now.” But Theetge said she has never felt being a woman as put her at a disadvantage. See THEETGE, Page 2A

See PORTUNE, Page 2A The public pays their respects to Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune, Monday, Feb. 3, at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. Portune died Jan. 25, at his home in Green Township.

Cincinnati's Executive Assistant Chief Teresa Theetge. Most of her kin have worked for the Cincinnati Police Department, as she does, but she has relatives in three other departments as well. Her son is Boone County Sheriff’s deputy. PROVIDED/ CINCINNATI POLICE DEPARTMENT

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“I feel like I have been given every single opportunity that my male counterparts have been given, and I’ve succeeded in those opportunities,” she said. “I don’t think one time in my career have I ever been passed over for a promotion or an assignment because it went to a male counterpart.”

“We’re a little bit of overachievers.” Teresa Theetge

Speaking on her family’s police career

Her approach to the job focuses on relationships both within the department and in the community. She said she lives, in part, by a guiding principle: People’s perception is their reality. “I may not agree with what they are thinking or saying, but if that is their perception that is, therefore, their reality and I have to approach it from that perspective,” she said. She said she’s looking forward to taking on the role of the second highest-ranking police oﬃ cer in the city. She wants to take a “best practices” approach to all aspects of policing – recruiting, crimeﬁ ghting, technology and more – searching the country for good tactics. “We are not opposed to stealing another department’s idea as long as they can show that it worked,” she said. Theetge was scheduled to be sworn in during a public ceremony Thursday, Feb. 6 at City Hall.

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Pallbearers walk with the casket of Todd Portune. PHOTOS BY KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

Portune

The public pays their respects at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. Portune died Jan. 25, at his home in Green Township.

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“He was very comfortable with himself,” Driehaus said. “He lived with a disability for many years, it didn’t deﬁ ne him. His work deﬁ ned him. He kept going and going, and he was in considerable pain in the end.” The praise would have chafed Portune. He often said he didn’t feel like he deserved credit. The program for his funeral, which he designed, even said as much. It included one of his quotes from his retirement party in December where he said: “I really don’t feel like I deserve credit. There’s not a single thing that I’ve been able to do in my life that did not involve the support, and the help, and the tenacity, and the ‘never say never,’ and all of that from others.” Former county commissioner Chris Monzel tried to convince Portune a few weeks before he died that he did deserve credit for much of the progress in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Monzel, a Republican who served eight years on the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners with Portune, said he pointed out the window of the room in Christ Hospital where Portune was at.

“The view of Christ Hospital looked out over the city, and I said, ‘Look how much you were involved in,’” Monzel told The Enquirer before the service. “‘It’s incredible, that’s a testimony to you.’ And he was like, ‘Aww, cut it out.’” The ﬁ nal speaker, per Portune’s wishes, was his pastor, Greg McDaniel, of Grace Covenant Church in Green Township. McDaniel said he prayed with Portune the Wednesday before his death. “He looked up at me and said, ‘I have peace,’” McDaniel said. Then McDaniel

paused and looked at the audience. “Do you have peace?” The convention center has hosted three funerals since 2015: the visitation for ﬁ reﬁ ghter Daryl Gordon in 2015, the memorial service for boxer Aaron Pryor in 2016 and the wake for Cincinnati police Capt. Kimberly Williams. Memorials can be made in his honor to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati online at www.dsagc.com or 4623 Wesley Ave., Cincinnati OH 45212.

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Sharonville basement remodeler took money but never did work: ‘It got too big, too fast’ Kevin Grasha

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The owner of a now-closed basement remodeling business who prosecutors said took more than $200,000 for work he never completed told a judge Jan. 29 the business “got too big, too fast.” Twenty-four homeowners in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky were victimized by John Drennan’s business, Basement Boost, according to prosecutors. The business, which was based in Sharonville, shut down in August 2018. Drennan, 34, who lives in Clermont County, said he then got a sales job at a local Mercedes-Benz dealership and eventually was promoted to manager. He was making $100,000 a year, according to his attorney. Drennan said he lost the job after the charges against him were announced in June 2019. At Wednesday’s sentencing in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, Drennan said he now operates an online “woodworking” business with his wife, who is pregnant with their second child. He said the business already has generated about $10,000 in revenue. “In February, I have four tables I’m supposed to build for clients,” he told Judge Thomas Beridon. That new business’s success is important, because Drennan was ordered to pay $176,496 in restitution to 21 of the victims. Two of the victims were reimbursed by their credit card companies, and one didn’t want to be reimbursed, according to a spokesman for Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, whose oﬃ ce prosecuted the case. Beridon’s sentence includes a ﬁ veyear probation term, during which Drennan is required to make monthly payments toward the restitution amount.

Work like this waterprooﬁ ng job is what customers expected from John Drennan’s business, Basement Boost. Drennan pleaded guilty to a corruption charge Wednesday. JENNIE KEY/THE ENQUIRER

Beridon said he didn’t order house arrest because he didn’t want punish Drennan’s wife and unborn child “for your mistakes.” The victims’ stories followed a similar pattern. They would pay by check or credit card for remodeling and/or waterprooﬁ ng work. And after receiving the money, Drennan never delivered materials to the home, never did work – and never returned any money, court documents say. In one of the cases, a Newport, Kentucky couple signed an agreement with

Basement Boost in June 2018 to renovate their basement for $29,000. Two months later, according to a lawsuit ﬁ led by the couple, a representative called to say the work could begin immediately if they paid half the amount. The couple agreed, but the work never began. The couple called to ask when the work would begin and were repeatedly told someone would call back “in a day or two,” the lawsuit says. Finally, in late-August 2018, according to the lawsuit, someone from the business came to their home and told

them “all of the employees…had been fi red and that (Basement Boost was) ceasing operations, eff ective immediately.” Dreenan told Beridon he has fi les of 99 completed projects for the last three months his business operated. Victims will have to pursue civil lawsuits to recover interest and attorney’s fees, because those amounts, under law, are not eligible for restitution. Drennan could go to prison if he violates terms of his probation, Beridon said.

Deters: Ex-Princeton wrestling coach ‘preyed on little boys’ Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said a former Princeton City Schools wrestling coach who was recently indicted on sex crimes “preyed on little boys.” Lamont Baldwin, 54, turned himself in Thursday, Jan. 30 after he was indicted on 12 counts of felony gross sexual imposition. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years in prison. Deters said the acts were committed on and off the school campus with at least four victims. He confi rmed Baldwin had a wrestling offi ce at the school “where it happened sometimes.” Deters spoke to Enquirer media part-

ner Fox19 about the case after the indictment was ﬁ led. “These are little kids,” he said. “These are– these are kids, three out Baldwin of the four under 13 years of age. And he was taking advantage of his position of power and sexually assaulting these little kids.” The boys were ﬁ fth and sixth graders, Deters said. “There’s no other way to describe it except he preyed on little boys,” he said. Baldwin was terminated from his employment at Princeton City Schools on Nov. 18, according to a statement from the district. He had been employed as a security monitor since 1996 and spent a “short period of time” working

as a middle school wrestling coach, according to a release from the prosecutor’s oﬃ ce.

Baldwin entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment Friday, Jan. 31, according to court records.

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The fi rst and last chaplain: Remembering sheriff ’s chaplain Father Bruno Kremp Kemp was Hamilton Co. Sheriff ’s Offi ce fi rst chaplain, and upon his retirement, the position was never offi cially fi lled Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

The Rev. Bruno Kremp off ered guidance and counseling to hundreds of law enforcement offi cers in Hamilton County during his more than 40 years as a chaplain. He was the fi rst chaplain for the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Offi ce in 1967, and upon his retirement, his position was never offi cially fi lled, so Kremp technically he was also the last enforcement-focused chaplain of the agency as well. “That would be some big shoes to fi ll,” Hamilton County Chief Deputy Mark Schoonover said. “He was like a piece of our fabric here.” Now, the sheriff ’s offi ce relies on a countywide network of chaplains, a network Kremp built. Kremp died Jan. 25. He was 82. Available day or night, Father Bruno, as he was called, roamed the county with his own police radio and callsign. All a deputy needed to do was call out for 6George-17 and he’d be on his way. He worked under fi ve sheriff s, and even the latest, Sheriff Jim Neil, had a

special connection to him. It was Kremp that Neil called when he witnessed a double homicide and shot the suspect who did it in 1987. But Kremp’s story begins 50 years earlier. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1937, his childhood was enveloped by the fog of World War II. When he was fi ve, Allies began bombing his home city. Over the course of about three years, the city would be bombed 53 times, according to research from Stephen Kramer with the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum. He lost his grandmother and uncle to the bombs. His father, a quartermaster with a German regiment, was captured and held as a prisoner of war. In 1949, after the war had ended, Kremp’s godfather helped his family emigrate to the United States. Kremp graduated from St. Francis Seminary and entered the Franciscan novitiate in 1956. He earned his theology degree at St. Leonard College in Centerville, then was ordained on June 9, 1965. Two years later, he started ministering for the sheriff ’s offi ce part-time. During his career, he was also the pastor at St. George church in Clifton Heights, co-pastor of St. Francis Seraph Church in Over-the-Rhine, pastor at St. Bonaventure Church in South Fairmount and eventually superior at St. Francis Center in Springfi eld Township. He also performed marriage counseling, operated programs to help those struggling with alcoholism, taught suicide prevention and recruited other clergy to become chaplains.

But offi cers and deputies around the county remember him as a constant presence at crime scenes, patrol headquarters and Fraternal Order of Police meetings. It was at one such crime scene, Sheriff Neil remembered Kremp coming to his aid. On a Friday in July 1987, Neil was chatting with a security guard outside his wife’s work in Queensgate. The freshfaced deputy was 28 years old and had only been on the force a few years. Neil said he was in uniform, but off duty, when two cars screeched through the parking lot. The guard asked Neil to back him up and they both ran after the cars. As the vehicles – now stopped – came into view, Neil said he saw a man with a shotgun fi ring into the window of one of the cars. That man turned out to be Ronald Combs, who had been chasing his exgirlfriend and her mother. Neil had just watched him fatally shoot both women in the head. Combs got back in his car as Neil and the security guard approached. Neil said he shouted for Combs to put his hands up and stop. “I could tell he was reloading,” Neil told The Enquirer. The man then sprang from the car and tried to level the shotgun at Neil. Neil fi red all six rounds from his revolver through Combs’ vehicle. All of the bullets found their target, Neil said. Cincinnati police pulled on to the scene just after the shooting and took Combs into custody. He survived the

shooting and would spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders. “The experience in itself was very traumatic. I just witnessed a double homicide. I needed to talk to someone,” Neil said. “There’s two people I called: My father, who was a retired Cincinnati police offi cer, and Father Bruno. “When you’re in a life-threatening situation, our human bodies are designed to fi ght or fl ight. Where Father Bruno helped was to get me down. This man was there to get me stabilized. Also to reassure – ‘It’s OK. You did what you had to do.’ “ He said Kremp got him calmed down so he could go through the interviews with the detectives and internal aff airs. But it wasn’t just law enforcement offi cers Kremp helped. He was also there for the victims and families when he went deputies to make death notifi cations after fatal car crashes and other tragedies. Schoonover recalled Kremp going with him to tell a family that a man had just committed suicide. Schoonover said he was very calming in those situations. “I’ve heard law enforcement is described as an honorable profession,” Schoonover said. “What do you say about a guy who serves law enforcement? It was just a divine profession he was in. He dedicated his life to it. It’s going to leave a big hole.” Kremp was buried at St. Mary Cemetery in St. Bernard. His loved ones have asked that memorials in his honor be sent to the Franciscans at FriarWorks, 1615 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Colerain residents will miss Kroger store closing in March Segann March Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

For several years, 85-year-old Kay Taylor has bought her meat and vegetables at the Kroger store on Colerain Avenue because she likes the sales associates and the store's accessibility. Her routine, along with many others, is about to change. Starting next month, shoppers from Groesbeck, Mount Airy and other nearby neighborhoods will have to buy their groceries somewhere else because the Kroger Co. announced last week it is offi cially closing its store at 6401 Colerain Avenue on March 4. Offi cials say the store hasn't been profi table for years and that the closure is part of a long-term strategy. However, residents and Colerain Township offi cials aren't pleased with the sudden change. Geoff Milz, the township administrator, said the community wasn't forewarned about the closure and is going to be directly impacted by the decision. "Grocery stores are integral in any neighborhood," he said. "They are one of the foundational things that everybody looks forward to and becomes a part of your life routine. A lot of people love that place." Taylor's daughter Penny Ruth said her mother doesn't want to shop at the Kroger on North Bend Road because of heavy traffi c. "She loves how the employees (on Colerain Avenue) help her with produce and meat," Ruth explained. "She lives in a senior community mobile home park

Julie Baechtold checked out items in an aisle inside the new On the Rhine Kroger urban concept Downtown. SAM UPSHAW JR./COURIER JOURNAL

Customers shop at Kroger at 6401 Colerain Avenue in Mt. Airy on January 31. The company said the store will close on Tuesday, March 4. MEG VOGEL/THE ENQUIRER

and they all shop there. Colerain is very busy. And Northgate is (even) busier." Milz said the store primarily serves individuals and families in the Groesbeck neighborhood. "Groesbeck is on the rise," he said. "It feels like Kroger is betting against Groesbeck. In the last year, we have seen millions of dollars being poured into the community. To have Kroger pull the plug on that store really shows that they're out of touch with what's going on with the neighborhood." The closure will also impact more

than 100 employees who will have to transfer to other locations, said Erin Rolfes, corporate aﬀ airs manager for the Kroger Cincinnati-Dayton division. "As part of the Restock Kroger plan, the company will utilize more of its capital to fund technology and infrastructure upgrades to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience by accelerating digital growth in the region," Rolfes said in an email. Colerain Township and the Ohio Department of Transportation plan to build adequate sidewalks along Cole-

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dent of Forest Park or a member of the club to attend. All are welcome. For more information about the club, including projects and history, Visit: www.forestparkwomensclub.org Diane Dunivant, Forest Park Women’s Club

Local couple celebrates 70 years of marriage together Analdino and Aurora Urbisci, who lived on the West Side from 1972 until 1995, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 5. They were married in Italy in a little quaint town of Fossalto a province of Campobasso. Shortly after they relocated to Nairobi, Kenya (East Africa). Together, they had a daughter and a son, Amelia and Michael. After 17 years in Africa, they relocated for a ﬁ nal time to Cincinnati where most of the maternal family resided. Combined they have seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Grandchildren include: Luigi ,Tracy, Joey, Michael and Susanna; Melissa and Alessandro. Great grandchildren include: Isaiah, GianLuca, Gabriele, Eliana, Amelia, Aurora, Micaela, Francesco, Cristiano and Luca. Spouses of family members include: Stefania, Antonio, Emily, Laura and Jennifer. Both are enjoying their retired life in West Chester. All in the family would like to wish them many blessings and a Happy 70th anniversary. Sending all of our love for many more. “Happy Anniversary,” “Tanti auguri per il vostro anniversario.” Michael Urbisci

Free movie tickets for couples married on Valentine’s Day at Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale is off ering a sweet treat for couples married on the loving day by off ering a free trip to the movie theater. Showcase Cinemas is inviting couples who were married on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, for a free screening of “Love Story” on Feb. 12. To claim the two free tickets, couples must present a photo of their marriage license at the box offi ce at Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale. In addition to free movie tickets, couples will also be treated to a complimentary food and drink combo off er of their choice! Hanna Salmonsen, Showcase Cinemas

Analdino and Aurora Urbisci in Nairobi, Kenya in 1950. PROVIDED

Glendale to open major exhibit featuring women who changes lives During the year 2020, while the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratifi cation of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote, Glendale is acknowledging this landmark moment in a uniquely Glendale way. Beginning March 1, Glendale Heritage Preservation will stage an important exhibit titled “Women of Glendale” at the depot museum on the Village Square. The exhibit presents the stories of nearly three dozen Glendale women who led action that inspired innovation and change, and whose contributions were the impetus for new ideas and thought that positively infl uenced society. Each woman featured in the “Women of Glendale” exhibit helped shape the history and culture of the Village and beyond between 1855 and 2000. The exhibit opens to the public on March 1, 2020, the fi rst day of Women’s History Month. It will remain available until Jan. 2, 2021 during the museum’s normal hours of 11 to 3 on Thursdays and Saturday and during summer evening hours on Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Nancy Macenko, Glendale Heritage Preservation

Forest Park Women’s Club Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Road. Our Feb. 20 theme will be “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Game Night.” Arrival starting 6:30 p.m., with event beginning at 7 p.m. Light food and refreshments will be provided. You do not have to be a resi-

Mercy Health hosts joint pain seminar at West Hospital on Feb. 20 Knee and hip pain slowing you down? Mercy Health’s orthopedic and sports medicine specialists may able to help. West Hospital is hosting a free seminar on knee and hip pain featuring orthopedic surgeon Francis Florez, MD in the hospital auditorium from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. West Hospital is located just oﬀ I-74 and North Bend Road at 3300 Mercy Health Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45211. The auditorium is on the T-level of the hospital. Dr. Florez will oﬀ er his insights on the symptoms, causes and treatment options for joint pain. You will have the opportunity to hear about both surgical and non-surgical treatment options and new advances in hip and knee replacement that may help you recover faster, feel less pain and get moving again. Light refreshments will be available. Registration is not required but is requested. Please go to EventBrite.com and search “Mercy Health — West Hospital Joint Pain” to reserve your spot today! When you’re sidelined by an injury or condition, all you want is to regain your mobility. With many of the best orthopedists and sports medicine specialists, as well as highly skilled therapists and trainers, Mercy Health provides expert orthopedic care for bones, muscles, tendons and joints. From advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments to superb orthopedic rehabilitation and therapy programs, our orthopedists and sports medicine specialists will get you back to your active life. Cameron Engel, Mercy Health

Meet me in St. Louis coming to Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Cincinnati Federal Savings & Loan and TriHealth will present Meet me in St. Louis in the Arnold and Mary Jo Barnett Performance Hall, located at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts,

from Feb. 13 through March 8. Meet me in St. Louis is a rare treasure in the musical theatre; a delightful portrait of a turn-of-the-century American family. It is the summer of 1903, and the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. As they mark each holiday over the course of the year, the family’s love, zest for life and good-natured humor, helps them through each romance, opportunity, escapade and heartbreak. The musical has all the best-loved songs from the fi lm, including “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door” and “The Trolley Song.” The cast includes: Sydney Kline (Esther), Brianna Bernard (Rose), Tyler Rosenblatt (Lon), Clare Graff (Agnes), Morgan O. Reynolds (Tootie), Talia Zoll (Anna), John Langley (Alonzo), Joe Hornbaker (Grandpa), Dylan McGill (Warren), Matthew Gretz (John), Angela Alexander Nalley (Katie), Zoe Rose Davidson (Lucille/Ensemble), Cassidy Steele (Eve/Ensemble), Allison Hinkel (Ensemble), Peter Cutler (Clinton Badger/Ensemble), Jeremy Cox (Peewee Drummond/Ensemble) and Zac Holman (Sidney Purvis/Ensemble) Others involved: Dee Anne Bryll, Director/Choreographer; Ryan Heinrich, Music Director, Maya Denning, Stage Manager. Book/songs: Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane; based on “The Kensington Stories” by Sally Benson & MGM fi lm Show dates: ❚ Thurs. Feb. 13 – Fri. Feb. 14 – Sat. Feb. 15 – Sun. Feb. 16 ❚ Thurs. Feb. 20 – Fri. Feb. 21 – Sat. Feb. 22 – Sun. Feb. 23 ❚ Thurs. Feb. 27 – Fri. Feb 28 – Sat. Feb 29 – Sun. Mar. 1 ❚ Thurs. Mar. 5 – Fri. Mar. 6 – Sat. Mar. 7 – Sun. Mar. 8 Show times: Thurs at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Sat at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Where: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts - 4990 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45238 Tickets: $29 for Adults, $26 for seniors/students. Tickets may be purchased online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com or by calling the box offi ce at 513-241-6550. For more information, contact the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, (513) 241 – 6550. Check us out on the web @ www.CLPShows.org See COMMUNITY NEWS, Page 8A

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2020 Harvest Home Fair planning meeting The ﬁ rst planning meeting for the 2020 Harvest Home Fair will be on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 pm, at the Harvest Home Lodge, 3961 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45211. This is a great opportunity for everyone to come out and help support this important west side tradition. There were a lot of new volunteers that helped make the 2019 Fair the best ever! Now, there are even more volunteers needed for a wide variety of opportunities - you could help with games, booths, gate, art show, hobby show - even the horse show! There’s something for everyone! Sherree Thomas, Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis

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.

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standards and complement teaching curricula, but they reach beyond the formal classroom setting to spark curiosity and inspire interest in STEM. For more information, visit www.iSPACEstem.org. Amy Kleeman, iSPACE

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The Annual Meeting of Members of Cincinnatus Community Bancorp, MHC will be held at the office of The Cincinnatus Savings and Loan Company, located at 1100 Harrison Ave., Harrison, Ohio 45030, Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. (NOON). The only matter to be considered at the Annual Meeting of Members is the election of directors and any other matters properly brought before the Annual Meeting.

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Sports SHORT HOPS Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Boys basketball

Jordan Thompson (99) celebrates with Northwestern teammates after a Big Ten Conference football game on Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Thompson, a La Salle High School graduate, is now just days away from his ﬁ rst professional game in the XFL with the Seattle Dragons. JOSEPH CRESS/IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN

XFL a ‘saving grace’ for La Salle grad Thompson Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Jordan Thompson is still getting used to Seattle. When he fi rst moved here, he only knew about the Space Needle and the rain that frequently visits the Pacifi c Northwest. When his plane descended to land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, he noticed the mountains, reminding him of his favorite Bob Ross paintings. “Hopefully one of these days I’ll get to go hiking,” Thompson said. Exploring Mount Rainier and watching the catapulting fi sh at Pike Place Market will have to wait, though. Thompson, a La Salle High School graduate, is just days away from his fi rst professional game in the XFL with the Seattle Dragons.

“When I got drafted by the Dragons, it was a saving grace. I just turned 23 in January, so there’s a lot of football left in me.” Jordan Thompson On joining the XLF

On Saturday afternoon, Thompson will be chasing down former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones as the Dragons take on the D.C. Defenders on national television. The XFL is an enormous opportunity for Thompson, among others, to keep their NFL dreams alive by staying in the professional realm. Make an impact this

spring and you could fi nd yourself at an NFL training camp this summer. “When I got drafted by the Dragons, it was a saving grace,” Thompson said. “I just turned 23 in January, so there’s a lot of football left in me.” While the XFL is a stepping stone, Thompson’s start was in Cincinnati with the Lancers. He was a two-time fi rst team all-Greater Catholic LeagueSouth selection and was on the 2014 La Salle squad that won the program’s fi rst-ever state championship. Thompson is a close family friend of La Salle running back Cam Porter, who helped lead the Lancers to a D-II state championship last December. “Getting to see Cam’s growth and development throughout this season was just awesome. For him to end the See THOMPSON, Page 2B

Returning to coaching, Mike Gergen connects a new generation Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

In his 40th year as an educator, Mike Gergen talks about fi nishing his career right where it started. He will fi nish his fi nal years as a social studies teacher at Elder High School, where he began teaching in 1980. But, thanks to a relationship fostered within the building, he will also fi nish his coaching career with the Panthers. After a standout playing career for Roger Bacon and a season at Northern Kentucky University, Gergen became Elder’s freshman head coach in the 198081 school year. In three seasons as a freshman and junior varsity head coach, Gergen went 45-4 with Greater Catholic League titles

in each of the three seasons. He served as a varsity assistant under Paul Frey at a time Elder’s coaching group included current Panthers leader Joe Schoenfeld and former La Salle head coach Dan Fleming. “I actually did my student teaching with Coach Frey here at Elder,” Gergen said during a recent practice. “That was one way to hopefully get my foot in the door.” With both feet ﬁ rmly planted through the doorway, Gergen took what he learned under Frey and looked for his own challenge. He found it at Purcell Marian, where he became a teacher and coach starting in the 1987-1988 school year. See GERGEN, Page 2B

❚ La Salle fell to Moeller for the second time this season 59-43 Jan. 31 before topping Chaminade Julienne 5138 Feb. 4. ❚ St. Xavier lost at Elder 50-48 Jan. 31. ❚ 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. ❚ Roger Bacon lost to Alter 55-43 Jan. 31 before beating Oldenburg 62-51 Feb. 4. ❚ Princeton, winners of four of its last ﬁ ve, beat Hamilton 65-51 Jan. 31 and Sycamore 64-42 Feb. 4. ❚ Colerain lost to Lakota East 45-19 Jan. 31, Ross 55-31 Feb. 1 and Mason 60-45 Feb. 4. ❚ Mount Healthy turned a twogame losing streak into four games when losing to Talawanda 70-69 in overtime Jan. 31 and Wyoming 82-65 Feb. 1. Mount Healthy then beat Northwest 80-56 Feb. 4. ❚ Northwest lost to Ross 65-54 Jan. 31 and Mount Healthy 80-56 Feb. 4. ❚ Wyoming stormed to keep its record intact at 18-0, beating Mount Healthy 82-65 Feb. 1 and Finneytown 68-47 Feb. 4. Evan Prater scored 29 points over Mount Healthy. ❚ North College Hill lost at Cincinnati Christian 78-56 Jan. 31, then used 23 points from Kamren Williams to beat Clark Montessori 59-47 Feb. 4. ❚ CHCA improved to 17-2 after beating Clark Montessori 69-52 Jan. 31 and Norwood 74-35 Feb. 4. ❚ Cincinnati Country Day beat Lockland 81-58 Jan. 31 and Seven Hills 67-50 Feb. 4.

Girls basketball ❚ Alexa Fleming’s 19 points led Mercy McAuley over Conner 49-30 Feb. 1. ❚ 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. ❚ Roger Bacon hung to the top of the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed after topping Fenwick 65-49 Feb. 1, but losing at Purcell Marian 45-17 Feb. 5. ❚ Princeton topped Colerain 49-46 Feb. 1 and Sycamore 50-36 Feb. 5, improving to 17-4. ❚ Colerain lost at Princeton 49-46 Feb. 1 before winning at Ross 35-21 Feb. 3. The Cardinals then lost to Mason 53-34 Feb. 5. ❚ Mount Healthy lost to Talawanda 49-46 Feb. 1 before beating Withrow 43-31 Feb. 3 and Harrison 47-39 Feb. 5. ❚ Winless for the year, Northwest lost to Ross 49-31 Feb. 1, Wyoming 6533 Feb. 3 and Talawanda 60-40 Feb. 5. ❚ Aiken fell at Woodward 47-21 Feb. 6. ❚ Wyoming beat Finneytown 56-18 Feb. 1 and Northwest 65-33 Feb. 3, but lost at Taylor 52-42 Feb. 5. ❚ North College Hill dipped a game below .500 after losing to Summit Country Day 61-28 Feb. 1 and Cincinnati Country Day 63-30 Feb. 5. ❚ 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 6330 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.

Four Cincinnati-area students granted Evans Scholarship

Purcell Marian's Mike Gergen shouts instructions to his team during the second half of their Division II playoff loss to Alter on March 14, 2001. MIKE SIMONS/ FOR THE ENQUIRER

❚ 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.

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Which local volleyball players were selected as All-Americans? Shelby Dermer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Prepvolleyball.com recently released its high school All-American selections. As expected, Greater Cincinnati was well-represented among the nation’s top-tier talent on the court. Ursuline senior Logan Case was the only Cincinnati-area volleyball player among the 150 selected as ﬁ rst team AllAmericans. Case, now a two-time All-American selection, was named the Girls Greater Catholic League player of the year and was ﬁ rst-team all-conference for the third consecutive year. The setter was recently named The Enquirer’s Division I player of the year for the secondstraight seasons. Case, a Western Michigan University commit, led Ursuline to a 23-4 season that came to an end in the regional championship. In 2018, she helped the Lions win the second of back-to-back Division I state championships.

Highest honorable mention Fenwick senior Julia Gardon and Mount Notre Dame’s Carly Hendrickson both guided their respective squads to the state fi nal four and landed in the batch of highest honorable mention AllAmericans. Gardon, who was named The Enquirer’s Division II player of the year, helped lead Fenwick to a Division II state title, the program’s fi rst since 2010. The outside hitter was a fi rst team all-GCL coed selection and led the conference in kills with 350, including 18 in the state title game. Gardon has committed to

Thompson Continued from Page 1B

year winning state is fantastic,” Thompson said. “It’s such a great feeling knowing you did everything you could, left everything on the fi eld and you were rewarded with a championship.” Thompson then played four seasons at Northwestern. Despite breaking out with six tackles for loss, three sacks and a pair of forced fumbles as a senior, he was not selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. Thompson believes he’s matured immensely over the last 11 months. A time frame that started when his phone didn’t ring during the draft. But soon, Thompson would begin the hustle of being an NFL long-shot – a life composed of uncertainty, last-second fl ights and heartbreak. “I got picked up as a free agent by the Colts,” Thompson said. “I went there for rookie mini camp and OTAs, but then I got injured and was released. After that I went home, kept working out and in three days the 49ers called.” The 49ers also went in a diff erent direction, but told Thompson to be pre-

Gergen Continued from Page 1B

“I couldn’t have asked for a better place to come and work under Coach Frey. It was a great experience, but I had aspirations of becoming a head coach,” Gergen said. “The Purcell Marian job opened up. I knew people over there and got hired and I was gone. I wanted to go ahead and get that experience of what it was like to be a head coach.” Gergen spent 14 years at Purcell Marian with 13 coming as the head basketball coach, including a state runner-up ﬁ nish in 2000. His last coaching season was the 2000-2001 basketball season but he stayed one more year as a teacher. The Cavaliers' all-time leader in wins and losses, Gergen was elected to the Purcell Marian Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.

Playing days The fi nal game of Gergen’s head coaching career was a regional semifi nal loss to Kettering Alter, the same team and coach that ended Gergen’s playing career at Roger Bacon in 1975. That 1975 Roger Bacon team, with head coach Hep Cronin, had beaten Elder (coming off of consecutive state titles) twice in the regular season and

Ursuline player Logan Case (12) during the Lions State semi-ﬁ nal game against Olentangy Libery on Nov. 9. Case was the only Cincinnati-area volleyball player among the 150 selected as ﬁ rst team All-Americans. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

reer assists. She dished out 51 of them in the state championship game against Highland. Shaff er, another fi rst team all-GGCL selection, posted 213 kills to lead the Bulldogs to a district championship and its fi rst 20-win season in over a decade. She is committed to the University of Virginia.

Mount Notre Dame player Carly Hendrickson gets a kill during the state semiﬁ nal against Padua Franciscan on Nov. 8, 2019. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Western Carolina. Hendrickson, a sophomore, helped Mount Notre Dame return to the state semiﬁ nals for the second time in four seasons. The outside hitter was the only underclassmen to be named ﬁ rst team all-GGCL after leading the conference in kills (442) and kills per game (5.39).

High honorable mention Ursuline junior Hailey Green was a high honorable mention All-American pick, along with Fenwick’s Grace Maziar and St. Ursula’s Mary Shaﬀ er. Green, a middle blocker, was ﬁ rst team all-GGCL. She was fourth in the conference in kills (293) and second in blocks (92).

pared if they were to reach out. It didn’t take too long as Thompson was on a redeye from Northern Kentucky to California just one day later. “It happened so quick. I hopped on a plane and then I’m there with the 49ers for the entire preseason,” Thompson said. “I got to be in the room and practice with all of those guys like Deforest Buckner, Solomon Thomas, (Nick) Bosa and Arik Armstead. Just getting the taste of what it’s like to be in the NFL was amazing. I’ve grown so much because of it.” Thompson made two tackles in four preseason games with San Francisco and was ultimately left oﬀ the 53-man roster. Being waived by two NFL teams never deterred Thompson or deﬂ ated his spirits. He has long been the outgoing, charismatic teammate. In Oct. 2018, Thompson did the worm for his teammates in celebration of a 31-17 win over Wisconsin. While there are tough times, Thompson rarely shows it. “In most situations I’ve always been that guy with a sense of humor who brings that upbeat energy,” Thompson said. “Before the XFL, I was training with Vinny Rey, Matt Lengel and Julian Posey and I would have the same atti-

again in the playoﬀ s to reach Alter. Gergen later attended the University of Cincinnati before transferring to Northern Kentucky University to join high school teammate Dan Doellman. Sitting out for one transfer year, Gergen played for just one season in 1978-79, opting not to extend his college career year past graduation. The brief collegiate career made a lasting basketball impact. "I've never played with anybody that was more intelligent a basketball player than Danny Doellman. It was a joy to play basketball with somebody like that. To get another chance to do that for one season was well worth it," Gergen said of playing with his former teammate. "Everything was a learning experience and I think those two years there were extremely beneﬁ cial to me with regards to the coaching I eventually got into." Even the doses of reality dished out in the Friars Club, a Catholic/Franciscan ministry for youth near Roger Bacon High School, helped shape Gergen's basketball experiences. Having his own key to the club, Gergen played whenever he could with any players available. "From that tall," Gergen said pointing to his knee, "to an adult or to college, I was in that gym playing basketball. When I transitioned from eighth grade to a freshman, in the evenings they had men that would play. Men. There were some ex-Bengals that would go up there

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Maziar, who was named the GCL coed athlete of the year for the secondstraight season, became the ﬁ rst player in OHSAA history with over 4,000 ca-

Jordan Thompson and Jeremy Larkin celebrate La Salle's state championship. TONY TRIBBLE/FOR THE ENQUIRER

tude I do now. We’re working out to play a game and while it is a game, it means so much. It’s some thing you have to enjoy.” Thompson stayed ﬁ t when he returned to Ohio, then watched the NFL weekly to see if any open spots would arise. When he was picked by the Dragons in the XFL Draft, it was an opportunity he was ready for. “For me, it was about staying ready and telling myself, ‘you’re gonna get an-

and play and this skinny little neighborhood kid jumped in with them and got my butt kicked and got pushed around because I knew and was told that was the only way to get better."

Bringing ball full circle By the time Gergen was a junior and senior in high school, those grown men wanted him on their teams. Those days were the foundation of a lifetime of teaching and coaching. After leaving Purcell Marian, he had a one-year stint at Thomas More, 20132014, until the chance to coach came again this season when Gergen joined assist Phil Bengel and the Elder freshman team. "Mike and I talk a lot at school," Bengel said. "He was my mentor teacher so he and I have a pretty good relationship there. We've been talking a lot of basketball and I think he got in his mind that he's at the right point to come back and do something with basketball. I could tell as soon as it was oﬃ cial he'd be working with freshmen that the light came on and he got real excited right away." That light will be used to illuminate new minds to basketball fundamentals and greater overall knowledge that only decades of experience can bring. "I thought this would be a good way for me to complete the circle because

St. Ursula’s Emma Grome and Mount Notre Dame teammates Megan Wielonski and Stevie Wolf landed in the fi nal group of All-Americans. All three were fi rst team all-GGCL selections. Grome, a junior, was fourth in the conference in assists (745) and added 135 kills on the off ensive end. Wielonski, also a junior, led the conference in assists, falling just two short of her second-straight season with 1,000-plus. Wolf, a senior libero, was fourth in the conference with 373 digs. She has committed to Xavier.

other chance and when you do, you’ll make the most of it,’ “ Thompson said. Motivation? The stadium that Thompson calls home is motivation enough. The Dragons will play four regular-season games at Century Link Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks and the “12th Man,” one of the best homefi eld advantages in all of sports. “Seattle is showing a lot of love,” Thompson said. “I might not be in a Seahawks jersey, but there’s no telling if I will be one day.” Last Sunday allowed for one more dose of inspiration for Thompson as he watched the 49ers, the team that cut him just fi ve months ago, come within minutes of winning the Super Bowl. “I’ll always remember I was talking to (San Francisco 49ers) coach (Kyle) Shanahan in his offi ce. He said, ‘we’re picking the group of guys, and it’s hard, that are gonna win the Super Bowl for us,’ “ Thompson recalls. “Just the fact that they picked those guys and ended up going to the Super Bowl – their ability to evaluate talent is something I’ll never forget. Now, every day I’m trying to get better so when that opportunity does come around I’ll be one of those 53 players.”

this is where I started 40 years ago teaching and coaching basketball," Gergen said. "I fi gured at this stage it might be pretty neat where I can get involved with the freshmen and not have to worry about Xs and Os and just deal with teaching the kids how to play basketball. “Making the decision after being away (from coaching) for 18 years, I know I made the right decision to return. This has been tremendously enjoyable for me. I’m thankful to Phil to have a chance to work with him with the freshmen. I’m very thankful to Coach Schoenfeld for letting me be a part of the program. “I feel like a kid in a candy store. After 18 years it’s like that saying of riding a bike. It is. It’s natural and the stuff has fl owed pretty naturally and pretty freely. I’m really thankful to be in the position and I’m really enjoying myself.” Life came full circle once again Feb. 4 when Purcell Marian came to play Elder, though Gergen didn’t feel the normal feelings of a coach playing his former team. “I’ve been away. There’s been a transition at Purcell Marian,” Gergen said. “The guy that replaced me was my reserve coach. The guy that came after him was my freshman coach. The guy that came after him was a freshman assistant and he actually played for me. That connection is no longer there so that feeling really isn’t there."

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Fifteen Princeton High School students have qualifi ed at the district level to advance to the state DECA competition in March. DECA is an organization that “prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, fi nance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.” DECA is part of the marketing program offered by Great Oaks Career Campuses at Princeton High School. Ohio DECA has over 4,700 members with 157 chapters in the High School Division. “Under the leadership of Ms. Rebecca McCowan, our Business teacher and DECA leader, Princeton High School has a group of students who are willing and dedicated to going above and beyond. The DECA Club off ers skill-building and real-world learning opportunities, as the student operate and manage our Viking Spirit Shop,” stated Ron Bollmer, high school principal. “Having authentic tasks and management issues to solve empowers these students for college, career, and life success.” To qualify for the next level of competition, students took a 100-question test and participated in a role-play activity where they are were tasked with solving a business problem. The

Finneytown Secondary Campus teacher appointed as an Ohio Teacher Leader Liaison

Princeton High School DECA students heading to the state competition include Elise Pettis, Ay’reana Huckleby, Madisyn DuBose, Janiyah Wright Willingham, Abigya Kebede, Jquan Turnage, Amillyan Simmons and Shawndale Thomas. PROVIDED

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minutes to prepare and another 10 minutes to present their solution to two judges. Team groups have 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to present. Sophomore Olivia LaVeaux will compete at the state level by writing a 20-page paper and giving a 15-minute presentation focusing on international business. “Being part of DECA has been amazing. I have made a lot of friends and had many new experiences. Last year I competed at state and placed in the top 10 in my event. This year, I wanted to challenge myself by writing a paper. It is a lot of work, but I’m up for it and hope to do well at state in March,” said LaVeaux. Additional Princeton students advancing to the state competition include: ❚ Desiree Emery (freshman), 2nd in Prin-

ciples of Business ❚ Dahnesa Brewton (freshman), 3rd in Principles of Business ❚ Kymara Lemon (freshman), 4th in Principles of Hospitality ❚ Damico Lewis (senior), 4th in Marketing Management ❚ Elijah Marﬁ si (sophomore) and Franck Toukam (10), 5th in Buying and Merchandising Team ❚ Janiyah Wright Willingham (junior), 3rd in Apparel and Accessories ❚ Abigya Kebede (junior), 3rd in Business Finance ❚ Ay’reana Huckleby (junior), 4th Business Services ❚ Shawndale Thomas (junior), 5th in Business Services ❚ Madisyn DuBose (junior), 5th in Entrepreneurship ❚ Amillyan Simmons (sophomore), 5th in Hotel and Lodging ❚ Elise Pettis (sophomore), 5th in Restaurant and Food ❚ Jquan Turnage (sophomore), 5th in Sports and Entertainment “Our students have worked very hard to compete at the district level against Western Brown High School, Anderson High School, and West Clermont High School. Progressing to this level of competition is evidence of their work ethic and dedication,” said McCowan. “I am extremely proud of their ac-

complishments and look forward to watching them achieve even more goals at the state level.” Tricia Roddy, Princeton City Schools

Finneytown’s World Culture Night grows, set in new location Did you know that Finneytown Local School District has over 40 countries represented in the community? Have you ever tasted a traditional empanada? Families and groups love sharing aspects about their native countries and their cultures. In this district, we celebrate diversity; we revel in the uniqueness of our community; and we praise the inclusivity of our families. The Finneytown community will once again celebrate World Culture Night on Thursday, Feb. 20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. This event has grown so much we can no longer hold it at Brent Elementary. This year it will be at the Secondary Campus in the multi-purpose room. Last year, over 500 people visited 23 booths that represented 17 countries and cultures. We look forward to beating that number in the larger space. Join us for native dishes, fun facts and cultural, and dancing with community and family. There will be more room and much more

Janelle Sowders, a 6th grade English Language Arts teacher at Finneytown Secondary Campus, will be among the fi rst cohort of teachers to serve as Ohio Teacher Leader Liaisons with the Ohio Department of Education. She will work within the network of up to 50 teachers from across the state on this new, innovative, and prestigious program. They will engage with the ODE on topics related to current and future education initiatives that support Each Child, Our Future: Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education. The Ohio Teacher Leader Liaison program allows educators to gain knowledge and skills related to trust-building, communications, feedback and use of data in addition to understanding state government roles and educational processes. This team of OTLL cohort colleagues will work collaboratively with the Ohio Department of Education and engage in twoway communications and feedback about current and future educational topics related to Each Child, Our Future: Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education. Janelle was selected due to her strong leadership practices and outcomes that inspire her colleagues to strive for excellence in education. “I see Mrs. Sowders’s dedication, hard work, fl exibility, and compassion on a daily basis. She is refl ective, open to suggestions, and eager to solve problems in a way that best supports our students. She always remains clear about our “why” as educators and reminds us on a regular basis about our impact on students. It is clear each time she speaks she is driven to have all of us be the best educators we can See SCHOOLS, Page 5B

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be for our students- because that is what they deserve. We are lucky to have Janelle as part of our Finneytown school community and congratulate her on this well-deserved honor!” stated Dr. Jen Dinan, Secondary Campus Principal. Superintendent Terri Noe had this to say about Janelle, “She is a role model for all teachers. Why? Because she really cares. She is creative and believes in children. She expects them to improve and they do. She does not allow them to quit on themselves. It does not hurt that she is surrounded by a wonderful staﬀ and excellent administrators. We are so glad she is part of the Finneytown Family. I am proud to have her represent Finneytown!” Janelle will participate in the two-year program, which has already begun for 2020-2021. Missy Knight, Finneytown Local School District

WWCS invites community to the district’s spotlight event of the year Winton Woods City Schools is excited to bring the city of Cincinnati together for its fourth annual “A Night of Freedom.” The spotlight event of the year is free and will be held at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Thursday, March 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. Students from all grades will showcase their work through exhilarating performances,

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Winton Woods City Schools presents its fourth annual event “A Night of Freedom.” DREW JACKSON/PROVIDED

a visual arts gallery walk, combined with enlightening student presentations all centered around the subject of freedom. There will also be a reception and an award ceremony at the conclusion of the event. Students have been working hard on their creative and insightful projects and are excited to share them with the public and our Warrior community. “Every year, we look forward to seeing what our students will present,” said Community Engagement Coordinator Corina Denny. “We know how much it means to them as well as the teachers to see their work on display. This is a special night that reaches over 1,000 guests each year.” The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is located at 50 East Freedom Way in downtown Cincinnati.

For more information, go to www.wintonwoods.org/content/freedom. Drew Jackson, Winton Woods City Schools

Mt. Healthy City School District to build PreK-K School At a recent meeting, Mt. Healthy City School District Board of Education held two critical votes for an Early Learning Center (ELC). The ﬁ rst vote was to fund a preschool-kindergarten building, and the second was to build on the former Rex Ralph school site. Community members and staﬀ were pleased to hear the approval of a long-awaited Early Learning Center which is anticipated to serve approximately 233 preschool and kindergarten students. During the presentation, Supt. Dr. Reva Cosby

explained the need for the new building. After the vote she commented, “We have been working on providing this opportunity for our youngest students for awhile. I am excited for the families in Mt. Healthy. “We want to be sure our children start school prepared to learn.” The new Early Learning Center will bring relief to the overcrowding in each of the elementary schools and provide space for wrap-around services. As the district continues to grow, there is an increasing need for onsite resources such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and mental health services. The new preschool kindergarten building will accommodate these and other identiﬁ ed needed services. In addition, the district will be able to increase

Winton Woods City Schools held its 17th annual Winton Woods Athletic Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony on January 17, in the high school cafeteria.

Nine alumni of Greenhills, Forest Park, and Winton Woods were recognized from over a span of 40 years for their incredible achievements as student athletes, coaches, administrators, and community service providers. The evening was sponsored by Winton Woods Athletics Boosters, and the delicious meal was prepared by our Child Nutrition Department. The inductees were also honored at Saturday’s basketball game. The recipients of the Hall of Fame Class of 2019: Maalik Bomar, a 2009 Winton Woods High School graduate, played football and earned three See SCHOOLS, Page 8B

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varsity letters while serving as team captain for two years. During his time as a Warrior, he was a top linebacker and helped lead Winton Woods to a 2006 FAVC League Championship. He earned the 1st team FAVC All-Star in 2007 and 2008, and was a part of the 2009 Division II State Championship team. After graduation, he played for the University of Cincinnati where he helped the bearcats achieve an Associated Press number two ranking. Later, Maalik played in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers. After his NFL career, he played in Canada for the Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Eskimos. Semaj Christon attended Winton Woods High School and graduated in 2011. He earned three varsity letters for basketball and lead the Warriors to two FAVC League Championships in 2010 and 2011, one Sectional Championship, one District Championship, and a trip to the Regional Semi Finals. After graduation, he attended Xavier on a basketball scholarship where he played for two years before leaving for the draft. In 2014, he was selected in the 2nd round for the Oklahoma Thunder. He is currently playing in France. Roger Droste was a two-sport athlete who played for Forest Park High School and graduated with the class of 1993. While playing for the Chargers he earned seven varsity letters for football and baseball. During his football years, Droste earned All-League and All-City Honors in 1980, 1981, and 1982. During his senior year, he recorded the longest punt of 67 yards in Forest Park history and also was the highest ranked oﬀ ensive linemen. In baseball, he was an AllCity pitcher and accomplished hitter. For his outstanding accomplishments on the baseball ﬁ eld, coaches throughout Greater Cincinnati selected Roger All-Conference in 1981, 1982, and 1983. In college, he attended Miami University and earned four letters in baseball as starting pitcher. He also earned four years All-MAC Conference and was selected as 1987 team captain. Melissa Herbert-McCray graduated in 1989 from Forest Park High School. She earned seven varsity letters in volleyball and basketball. In volleyball, she led her varsity team with eight consecutive wins to start her senior season. In

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the winter, Melissa continued her dominance in basketball leading the Lady Chargers to 20 wins with only two loses. She was selected 1st Team All Cross Country, in volleyball and basketball, 1st Team All-City 1989 and HCC Player of the Year in 1989. After high school, she accepted a basketball scholarship to Coastal Carolina University where she ended her college career ranked ﬁ fth on the All-Time scoring list. She was also selected All-Big South Conference three consecutive years in 1991, 1992, and 1993. Emory James Ogleetree II graduated from Winton Woods High School in 1998. He earned three varsity letters in basketball while playing for the Warriors. He broke the Winton Woods rebound record and helped lead his team to two consecutive QCC League Championships, two Sectional Championships and two District Runners-Up. He was selected as QCC 1st team All Conference his junior and senior years, 1st Team Cincinnati Enquirer, and 1st Team Southwest Ohio Coaches Association. He also received several Player of the Week Awards from local television and written media services. After graduation, he became a starter for the University of Charleston Men’s Basketball Team where he became Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference Tournament Team, 2nd on the All-Time rebounding list and played in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments. DeForrest Riley Smith graduated with honors from Winton Woods High School in 2002. He was a basketball player that earned two varsity letters and lead the Warriors to two FAVC

Championships, a District Championship, a Regional Championship, and State Runner-Up in 2002. The Warriors combined have 48 wins and three losses during his junior and senior years. DeForrest received several awards including 1st Team All-FAVC 2001 and 2002, 1st Team Cincinnati Enquirer 2001 and 2002, 1st Team Southwest Ohio Coaches Association 2001 and 2002, Co-Offensive Player of the Year for Winton Woods High School in 2001 and 2002. After graduation, he accepted a basketball scholarship to Penn State University. Dan M. Weiss graduated with honors from Greenhills High School in 1982. He played for Hall of Fame coach Earl Edmonds who described him as, “One of the ﬁ nest basketball players that I have ever coached in my twenty years of coaching.” Dan led his team and the city in scoring during his junior and senior years. He became captain during the 1981-1982 season when they were crowned league champs. He was selected by conference coaches 1st Team AllCity in 1981 and 1982. Dan ended his high school career fourth on the All-Time scorer list. After graduation, he attended Southern Illinois University on a basketball scholarship where he played for four years. Michael W. Weiss, a 1971 Greenhills High School graduate, earned two varsity letters for baseball. During his senior season, he was ranked 6th in the Greater Cincinnati area in pitching with an 8-2 record. He was also ranked 12th in hitting. He was selected as All-Conference and All-City by conference coaches. During his junior season, he went to rec-

ord fi ve no-hitters while winning the National Championship. After graduation, Michael received a baseball scholarship to attend Ohio University where he earned four varsity letters and two years All-MAC Conference selection. In his senior season, he went on to defeat the number one ranked University of South Alabama, while throwing a nohitter. After college, Michael coached Girls Varsity Fastpitch Softball for Wyoming High School. Benjamin Tilton graduated from Winton Woods High School in 1996. He earned four letters for golf and recorded the fourth lowest individual scoring average in Winton Woods, Greenhills, and Forest Park history. He was selected 1st Team Queen City Conference in 1993, 1994, and 1995. He was selected 1st Team Cincinnati Enquirer All-City in 1995 and qualifi ed for the OHSAA District Golf Tournament in 1993 and 1995. He went on to coach golf for Kings and Sycamore high school for 20 years. His golf teams have fi ve Conference Championships, nine OHSAA District Tournament appearances and one OHSAA State Tournament appearance in 2005. His coaching accomplishments have earned him both Eastern Cincinnati Conference and Fort Ancient Valley Conference Coach of the Year by his peers. Created in 2002, the purpose of the Winton Woods Athletic Hall of Fame is to acknowledge and celebrate the long tradition of athletic excellence at Forest Park, Greenhills and Winton Woods High Schools. Drew Jackson, Winton Woods City Schools

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