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Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?

How a St. X alum is shaping the future of American conservatism Jason Williams and Sharon Coolidge Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Emily Erdman and her sons, Jah'Heem and Jon'Qezz. PHOTOS BY MEG VOGEL AND AMANDA ROSSMANN/ THE ENQUIRER

‘I have to take care of myself to take care of them.’

Moms share their joys, anxieties in a pandemic Meg Vogel and Amanda Rossmann Cincinnati Enquirer

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otherhood is never easy. It’s amazing and miraculous and stressful and sometimes all at the same time. Being a mother this past year forced many to rethink their careers, their schedules and their dependence on one another to make it all work.

While the pandemic’s eff ect upon the family and the workplace is still being written, those who gave birth over the long months of the pandemic already know they faced new challenges others had not.

That is, as they proceeded with their pregnancies, as they brought their babies home, they tried to show those babies that the world was wide and wonderful and full of people who loved them but could not touch them.

For them, it has made for months of isolation and perseverance. For them, this Mother’s Day brought a special kind of celebration.

Emily Erdman, 34, Colerain Township Mom to Jah’Heem, 5, and Jon’Qezz, 6 Emily Erdman was all set to adopt her two foster children on April 7, 2020. Erdman and her two boys, Jon’Qezz and Jah’Heem, had been looking forward

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Vivek Ramaswamy isn’t really known in his own hometown. But that’s likely going to change.

The 35-year-old St. Xavier High School graduate is surging onto the political scene after recently leaving his lucrative career as a biotech executive. Ramaswamy is viewed in national poRamaswamy litical circles as a leader in shaping the debate about the future of the conservative movement.

The author of the upcoming book “Woke, Inc.,” joined The Enquirer’s That’s So Cincinnati podcast to discuss how he went from suburban Cincinnati to successful entrepreneur to helping shape the debate about whether conservatism has a place in the GOP’s future.

Ramaswamy has a voice. The West Chester resident has been making regular appearances on Fox News and contributing op-eds in the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and National Review.

He has money. Switzerland-based Roivant Sciences, a pharmaceutical research company he founded in 2014, recently struck a deal that valued the company at $7.3 billion, according to Forbes.com.

And Ramaswamy is viewed among some GOP and conservative leaders as a potential future political candidate.

He hopes his new book, due out Aug. 17, will help drive the debate on how he believes identity politics, political correctness and cancel culture are negatively reshaping the American economy and culture.

So why haven’t you heard much about Vivek Ramaswamy?

Find out by listening to Ramaswamy’s in-depth interview on That’s So Cincinnati, which is available for free on Cincinnati.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart Media.

Here’s a sampling of what Ramaswamy talked about:

to this day for over a year, the day they received their new last name.

Then the courts shut down due to COVID-19, and the ceremony was postponed.

Shortly after she received an email asking if they would be OK with a Zoom ceremony. On April 14, the boys dressed in their matching gray and black suits.

Erdman placed a nice tablecloth on their kitchen table with fl owers from a friend and hung a ‘Zooming into Adoption’ banner on the wall.

While the three prepared for the ceremony, Erdman’s sisters surprised them by placing homemade signs and balloons in their front yard welcoming the boys to their family. It was not the ceremony she wanted but she would take it. The family logged in to watch. They would be the fi rst virtual adoption

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Ramaswamy had been mentioned as a potential candidate to run for retiring U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s seat next year. Ramaswamy has decided to focus on promoting his book, but made no secret about his desire to run for public offi ce someday.

“It’s really got to be about public service. You have to be ready to make real sacrifi ces if you want to ultimately serve the public. We’re kind of in this leadership vacuum in a country where so many of the people who are doing it (running for offi ce), are doing it be-

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Erdman had been fostering the brothers since 2017. When reunifi cation with their birth mother was no longer an option, Erdman decided to fi le for adoption in 2019, even if she would be a single mom. This would be diff erent. As a foster mom, she say she built up this wall because you want to treat them like your own, but they’re not.

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cause that’s the best job they can get. I don’t mean to off end anybody. I’ve met enough public offi cials to be able to say that. That’s not the system we want to live in. We want to live in a system where people choose to make a sacrifi ce – a tradeoff in their personal life – because they feel they could do a better job for their country. ...

“If other great leaders don’t step up to carry on that (conservative) baton, that’s something I’m going to give serious consideration to. But I’m not going to really think about it at least until the end of this year.

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Ramaswamy said he’s not interested in taking a side in the growing schism in the Republican Party. His main focus is on what the GOP will look like longterm.

“I’m really beyond that question. I don’t really care about the politics of it.

That’s what people in Washington, D.C. are obsessing over and they can continue to do that. But what I actually care more about is the absence of the content of what it actually means to be a conservative. I don’t think the Republican Party has a good answer to that question.

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Kayla Brooks, 26, Forest Park Mom to Reno, 6; Kelila, 3; Khalil, 2 and Khari, 4 months Early in the pandemic, Kayla Brooks was laid off from her job at a mental health facility. Pregnant with her fourth child, and with daycare no longer an option for the other three, Brooks stayed at home and worried.

Constantly calculating risk, she did all she could to keep her family healthy.

Brooks didn’t go to the grocery store or spend time with her extended family.

Despite her best eff orts, she “was afraid the whole time.”

Brooks gave birth to a baby girl, Khari, in December, with only the baby’s father on hand to help. She had to spend a few days in the hospital, the longest time she’d ever spent away from her other children. She spoke with them virtually but she wanted them to meet their sister, share her joy.

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self as a Republican. I describe myself as a conservative, because I know what it means to be a conservative. But I don’t know what it means to be a Republican today –and that’s the issue that we need to solve.

“I fi nd these biographical questions so boring. Liz Cheney is a person. Donald Trump is a person. None of these are demigods that we ought to be bow down to as if we belong to one camp or another. I could care less about who the people are. I care more about the content about what it actually means to be a conservative.

“In some ways, our obsession with whether you’re in one camp or another camp or the person you pledge fealty to has just been a diff erent form of group identify politics. That’s actually mimicking the far left without recognizing the way in which the thing we’re really missing are the common values that we either believe or don’t.”

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had many visitors. She still hasn’t met some of her grandparents.

Brooks says she has spent the year learning about her children, and herself.

“I already knew that I was super strong.

What I had to learn to do was manage my own mental health. This year taught me that I have to be able to take care of myself, in order to take care of them.”

Melissa Long, 32, Green Township Mom to Camden, 4; Chase, 2; Eloise, 5 months For three days, Melissa Long and her husband Alex constantly refreshed the app that would tell his COVID-19 results.

Alex felt tired and had a fever. Melissa was on a high alert. She was scheduled that week to have her third child via Csection. Melissa moved downstairs with her two sons while Alex isolated upstairs.

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She was going to have this baby without her husband. Melissa started making calls. Her parents would take her boys. Her sister would fi ll in for her husband. The next day she stood with tears in her eyes saying goodbye to Alex. He stood at the top of the stairs, also crying.

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they called Alex on FaceTime. An anesthesiologist held the phone. Alex was in Melissa’s ear, encouraging her. Before the delivery, the doctor said, “Dad, get ready!” And then Eloise came into the world with a wail.

Alex met his daughter four days later as he looked through the window in their living room. Melissa stood on the other side of the glass, outside on the front porch with Eloise in her car set atop a table. “It will forever be burned into my brain. He just stared out the

window and cried.” Melissa and Alex talked to each other on the phone. Alex made faces at Eloise and said, “Hi, I’m your dad. I’m your dad, Eloise.”

Melissa moved in with her parents while her husband fi nished his quarantine. Alex fi nally got to hold his daughter when she was six days old. “He squeezed her. He hugged us. We all snuggled up on the couch.” The family was happy to be back together.

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Brittany Wilcox, 30, Green Township Mom to A.J. 2, and Finn, 7 months Brittany Wilcox was pregnant with her second child. She knew what to expect. As a nurse in the Mother and Baby Unit at TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital, she has helped countless women as they became mothers.

But just as she was ending her fi rst trimester in March 2020, caring for others became potentially very dangerous.

All those she worked with knew what she was thinking. She wanted to be a good nurse and she wanted to be a good mother and she wanted to protect her unborn, all at the same time. They could help.

That is, they could create a shield around her, making sure she only attended those who were free from COVID-19 symptoms. She would not be unnecessarily exposed.

Wilcox, relating to her patients, was able to calm the fears of those in labor.

“You’re with people at a vulnerable time,“ Wilcox said, “but also the happiest time of their life. You’re trying to educate them, help them be new parents, and help dads change their fi rst diapers.”

When it came time for Wilcox to deliver her son, she felt lucky. All her colleagues were by her side. It felt familiar.

It felt safe. It felt like family.

Brittany Wilcox and her son, Finn. PHOTOS BY MEG VOGEL AND AMANDA ROSSMANN/ THE ENQUIRER

Nicole Zistler, 37, Forest Park Mom to Tristan, 13; Sara, 10; Hayden, 9; Jeremy, 9; Owen, 5 months Nicole Zistler, a mother of four, fi gured the universe must be joking. It was April 1, 5 a.m., the pregnancy test showed a pink line.

After years of infertility struggles, Zistler and her husband started fostering. The couple adopted four children.

Then nine years later, this.

The middle school French teacher had to adjust to a hybrid schedule for herself and four children who attended multiple schools. She had help. “My husband – God love him – is a stay-athome dad. But he was running ragged, trying to fi gure out who’s in art class and who’s supposed to be doing reading,” said Zistler.

The pregnancy felt inordinately long, thought Zistler. Her other children had given her a few hours’ notice to prepare for their landing in her home. She found that she actually needed that extra time, to prepare her other children for the changes coming for their family.

She should not have worried. “In this year of so much sadness and loneliness, (new baby Owen) is the most precious, happy baby and I think that has been a beacon of joy for our family.”

end of September. She and her husband, J.T., call him Rett. “I’ve never doubted my love for my son. It was instant, and it grows every day.”

Harrison has tried to maintain the facade that she is balancing everything, but she has struggled. “There were some really dark times for me afterward. I do have bouts with postpartum depression, just with being so overwhelmed by everything. And isolation does not help with the pandemic.”

Rett’s pediatrician encouraged her to get help. She said having somebody beyond her bubble see her and fl ag that things were not OK made a diff erence.

Rett, now seven months old, fi lls Harrison’s Twitter feed. He makes guest appearances during Zoom meetings and is just feet away from Harrison as she continues to work from home. “I do not feel like I’ve missed anything,” said Harrison. “When he starts crawling, I’m going to be right there.” Harrison feels less lonely these days.

As Rett grows, so does Harrison. She is starting to accept who she is as a mother and person. “Really seeing my son and how perfect and wonderful that he is just the way he is, and I wouldn’t dare think a negative thing about him, that’s made me a little kinder to myself.”

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Mom to Everett, 7 months Sallee Ann Harrison tweeted on March 29, 2020, that she was pregnant with her fi rst child. The social media manager at The Cincinnati Enquirer wrote, “It’s been *wild* being pregnant during all this. At the same time a world is growing inside me, the real world keeps getting smaller and smaller.”

Working from home, she didn’t get to commiserate with co-workers in the newsroom about her worries, pain and

Nicole Zistler and her son, Owen.

sleepless nights. Harrison said, “Everything started shutting down right as we were gearing up for the biggest new adventure ahead of us.” She would log off work in the afternoon, lay in bed and try not to worry.

Toward the end of her pregnancy, Harrison found out that her son would be born with dwarfi sm. There was a 50/

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She felt guilty. Harrison knew what his journey would look like, the struggles and trials. The doctor asked her if anyone else in her family had dwarfi sm.

Harrison was the only one. The doctor told her that her son was really lucky to have her as a mom. And he said, “This might be nice for you, too, to have someone else who gets you.”

Harrison gave birth to Everett at the

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‘This just may become your favorite rhubarb pie’ Pure and simple rhubarb pie The technique here is an old one. Instead of mixing everything together, sprinkle sugar/flour mixture in the bottom, then add rhubarb, and sprinkle with rest of sugar/flour mix. This keeps bottom crust from getting soggy. Note the range of sugar. It all depends upon how tart the rhubarb is.

Ingredients for standard 9” pie 4 cups chopped rhubarb, smallish pieces 1 1⁄ 4 to 1 1⁄ 2 cups sugar (taste and go from there) 6 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons cold butter, diced Pastry for 2- rust pie Instructions Preheat oven to 400.

Line pie pan with crust. Let a bit overhang on the edges.

Mix sugar and flour together.

Sprinkle 1⁄ 4of this mixture on bottom of pie shell.

Add rhubarb, spreading fairly evenly.

Pure and simple rhubarb pie. PHOTOS BY RITA HEIKENFELD FOR THE ENQUIRER

Sprinkle rest of sugar/flour mixture over top.

Dot with butter.

Cover with top crust, folding edges under bottom crust, pinching to seal.

Flute if you like.

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Prick with fork in several places to help steam release.

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Put pie on bottom rack. (This helps brown bottom crust).

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Bake 15 minutes.

If I had to depend upon my rhubarb patch for pie, I’d have no luck. That’s because husband Frank ran over my rhubarb plants again, with the lawn tractor.

I say “again” because those particular plants were 2 years old and ready to produce. The rhubarb patch before it suffered the same fate.

Lesson learned: I won’t plant rhubarb anywhere a tractor can go!

My neighbors down the road, Bert and Bob Villing, have a lovely, abundant patch of rhubarb. “Pick all you want,” they told me.

So I did, and shared it with another neighbor, Betty Howell, who is famous for her rhubarb pies.

I thought I saved enough for myself to make a regular sized pie, but after dicing the rhubarb, I had 2 cups, not 4 as the recipe called for.

Reduce heat to 350 and bake 35-40 minutes or so, until fi lling bubbles through slits on top and rhubarb is tender.

Let cool a bit to set fi lling.

This double-crusted rhubarb pie is ready for the oven.

Ingredients for smaller 7” rhubarb pie Divide fi lling ingredients in half.

No worries. I divided the recipe in half and made a small 7” pie instead of a larger one.

The bonus? You’ve got choices here.

Pie for two or three, or six or eight.

This recipe is simple with just four ingredients along with crust. Frozen rhubarb can be subbed. Thaw before using.

If you like the uncomplicated tart taste of fresh rhubarb, you need to make this pie. And soon while rhubarb is in season. Like us, this just may become your favorite rhubarb pie.

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Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Tips: Rhubarb stalks can be pink, green or red Don’t eat rhubarb leaves!

They are not edible.

Freeze fresh rhubarb Dice, pour in single layer on cookie sheet. Freeze hard, then put in freezer containers. Keeps a good 6 months.

Thaw before using. It does shrink a bit so freeze a little more than you think you’ll need.

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Ineffi cient or inconsiderate? Ohio lawmaker wants to consolidate smaller health departments Jessie Balmert Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Sherry Sunkle gets a COVID-19 vaccination from Massillon Health Department public health nurse Christine Gogerty. A proposal in the Ohio budget would study eliminating health departments at cities with 50,000 or fewer residents like Massillon. KEVIN WHITLOCK/INDEONLINE.COM

COLUMBUS – After battling COVID-19, a proposal from Ohio lawmakers to potentially eliminate health departments that serve smaller cities felt like a gut punch to those still on the front lines of the pandemic.

At least, that’s how Beth Bickford, executive director of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, sees it.

Language in Ohio’s two-year budget would require cities with fewer than 50,000 residents to study whether their health department should merge with the county health department. The change could consolidate as many as 18 of the state’s 113 health departments.

“We have signifi cant concerns about an arbitrary number like population being the deciding factor,” Bickford said.

“These conversations and decisions need to start locally, and the communities they represent need to be at the table.”

But Rep. Bill Roemer, R-Richfi eld, who proposed the change, says he wants to ensure Ohioans are getting comprehensive care, and that is threatened by a patchwork of services statewide. That patchwork was even more evident during the pandemic when the job of doling out vaccinations fell to multiple diff erent providers.

“The pandemic defi nitely brought it sharper into focus,” said Roemer, adding that Ohio’s health departments outnumber the state’s alcohol, drug and mental health boards and educational services centers, combined.

Under the proposed change, the Ohio Department of Health and state auditor’s offi ce would create criteria to deter-

mine whether departments should merge, and the state would allocate $6 million for these studies. If the study indicated that the smaller health department should be consolidated, the city would have to enter into a contract with the county health department.

Roemer says smaller health departments wouldn’t be eliminated entirely, only consolidated with their county counterparts. “You would get the best of both worlds.”

However, health department offi cials argue these studies are redundant because most are already undergoing an extensive national accreditation process required by Ohio lawmakers to prove their worth.

Stark County has already studied consolidating its smaller health departSee HEALTH, Page 11A

Coney Island announces new attractions, park reopening date Emily DeLetter Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Just in time for warmer weather, Cincinnati's Coney Island water park is set to reopen to visitors for the 2021 season during Memorial Day weekend.

The 365-acre park and entertainment venue will open May 29 with two new attractions: the Coney Island Challenge Zone and Action Alley.

Challenge Zone will be the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the U.S., according to a news release from Coney Island, with 150 feet of climbing obstacles, monkey bars, ladders, balance beams and other challenges.

Action Alley will feature activities such as Connect Four basketball, arts and crafts and a jump pad for children.

It will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the upcoming Coney Island season, and will be included with a Sunlite Water Adventure admission or season pass.

“As we begin to emerge from the pan-

demic, Coney Island is excited to debut our new Challenge Zone and Action Alley,” Rob Schutter, Coney Island’s president, said in a statement from the park.

“We can’t wait to share these new and unique attractions and our popular favorites with loyal guests and brand new fans.”

To purchase a season pass or daily tickets, visit coneyislandpark.com.

Coney Island's 2021 COVID-19 mask mandate and restrictions Guests visiting the park must wear masks while inside shops or the bathrooms, and employees will wear masks at all times.

The park will also keep chairs six feet apart in accordance with social distancing guidelines, and guests are not permitted to move the chairs from their preset locations.

A full list of COVID-19-related frequently asked questions can be found on Coney Island's website.

Jacob Niehoff, 10, of Villa Hills, Ky., went down the slide with his mom, Ashley Young on July 3, 2020, at Coney Island Sunlite Pool. LIZ DUFOUR/THE ENQUIRER

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Outgoing CPS superintendent Laura Mitchell is next CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Outgoing Cincinnati Public Schools superintendent Laura Mitchell is going to be the next president and CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center, offi cials announced May 11.

Beech Acres’ current leader, Jim Mason, is retiring in June after 42 years with the organization. A news release from the parenting agency announced Mitchell’s appointment after its nationwide search, and said she has already served on the Beech Acres board of directors since 2016.

“I’m excited to embrace this new calling as President and CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center and build on the achievements of the past 42 years under Jim’s leadership,” Mitchell said in the May 11 news release. “I look forward to being a part of the eff ort to help more children, families and caregivers unlock the power they already have to fully thrive during these challenging times.”

Mitchell announced her resignation from CPS on Monday night during a board of education meeting, after serving 27 years in the district.

“I have literally spent an entire lifetime in this district,” Mitchell said at the May 10 school board meeting. “So while not my fi nal destination, as (you) continue on this journey for Cincinnati Public Schools, please know that I will always call and consider Cincinnati Public Schools my home and my district.“ She did not announce her new role with Beech Acres at that time, but the district said she was leaving “to pursue an unexpected professional opportunity.” Mitchell briefl y spoke with The Enquirer on May 11 and confi rmed she’d be staying in the Cincinnati area. She declined further comment on her future plans or reactions to her resignation until the end of the school year, so she can “keep a laser-like focus on a strong fi nish for our young people,” she said.

“My focus right this moment is to make sure that I’m doing a really good job of taking care of our kids and our staff ,” Mitchell told The Enquirer. “And so that’s what I have to really focus on. I have only several weeks left to make sure that everyone is very well taken care of and set up for success.”

Beech Acres is a contemporary parenting center that serves about 17,000 people annually through a wide range of services including foster care, kinship care, adoption, behavioral health support in schools and parent coaching. The organization has two Cincinnati offi ces, one on Glenmore Avenue in Westwood and one on Beechmont Avenue in Anderson Township, and another in Columbus.

The organization serves families in and around the Greater Cincinnati region through schools, pediatric offi ces and other community and online platforms.

“We are looking forward to the next chapter of Beech Acres,” Beech Acres board chair Jenny Franta said in Tuesday’s release. “Laura’s passion for children and families, business acumen in leading complex organizations, her combination of strategic thinking and inspirational executive leadership, and her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion make her the ideal candidate to lead Beech Acres.”

Mary Ronan, current Norwood City School District superintendent who served as CPS superintendent before Mitchell, says the two worked together

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ments, Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani told lawmakers May 6. “The fi ndings showed that it was more costly to merge the health districts than to maintain the current structure. A redundant study will stress the fi nances of all involved.”

It’s not unusual for health departments to consolidate for various reasons, fi nancial and logistical. In 2014, Sharonville, which had a population of 13,800, contracted with Hamilton County Public Health to provide services.

The number of health departments in Ohio has expanded and contracted over the years, Bickford said. Before the 1918 infl uenza pandemic, health departments were located only in cities, leaving Ohio’s unincorporated areas underserved. After that, the number of health departments swelled to 160 by the 1980s and has since dropped to 113, she said.

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Outgoing Cincinnati Public Schools superintendent Laura Mitchell announced her resignation from CPS after serving 27 years in the district.

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for nine years. She said the average stint for a superintendent nowadays is just over three years because it’s a “diffi cult, stressful and political job.” Mitchell did an “excellent” job getting CPS through the pandemic, Ronan said.

“I’m so happy that she’s getting to go into another position working with children and their families, because that really is her passion” Ronan told The Enquirer. “(...) I’m happy that she followed her heart. I am very happy for her.”

Also excited for Mitchell on her new journey is Cincinnati Federation of Teachers president Julie Sellers.

“Congratulations to Laura Mitchell on her new endeavor!” Sellers wrote to The Enquirer May 11. “I have worked closely with her for nearly fi fteen years. This past year has been extremely diffi cult for her working with the board and the stress of Covid. She has always handled it with grace and professionalism. I wish her all the best and know she will do great!”

Mitchell’s last day with CPS is June 11, and she will start as Beech Acres’ president and CEO on June 15.

What’s next for CPS? While Beech Acres solidifi ed Mitchell’s next steps, the future of CPS remains a mystery as the school board has yet to announce a new leader for the district or reveal much of a plan for its superintendent search.

Board of education president Carolyn Jones says the board will announce an interim president by May 24. On May 11, Jones told The Enquirer the board is “just getting started” to off er an interim position.

At the same time, Jones said, the board is working on a process and timeline for a nationwide permanent superintendent search.

“I do anticipate a pretty extensive and intensive process that will involve the community,” Jones said. “We want to make sure that the community is included in that process, although I can’t outline it because I just don’t know right now.”

Jones says she does not know at this time how long the interim superintendent will serve CPS while the district searches for a new leader.

Meanwhile, Jones says she doesn’t anticipate any disturbances in planning for the summer or next school year.

“We won’t have Laura at the helm, but our leadership team is very prepared and will move forward to do the work that needs to be done to keep us moving,” Jones said.

health code violations, provide birth and death records and off er health screenings.

Springdale Health Department, which faces possible consolidation, offers a spring sports camp that off ers activities, lunch, t-shirts and other gifts to attendees.

“It is one small program that provides a meaningful example of community support originating from a small health department,” Springdale Health Commissioner Matt Clayton to lawmakers in an email. Springdale City Council recently passed a resolution supporting its health department.

Lawmakers in the Ohio Senate are reviewing changes to the state budget in the coming weeks. The fi nal two-year budget must be approved by June 30.

Those who work at health departments in smaller cities hope legislators will strike the language that could lead to their demise, said Vickie Ionno, health commissioner with the New Philadelphia City Health District.

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SPORTS Walnut Hills pushes St. Xavier, but falls to Bombers Alex Harrison Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Reading guard Zyon Scott brings the ball up the court on a fast break in the boys basketball game between Reading and Madeira high school Feb. 17. JIM OWENS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Overlooked no more:

Under the radar boys, girls basketball players in Southwest Ohio Shelby Dermer and Sierra Newton Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Editor’s note: This content is part of a Cincinnati.com project and has been trimmed per neighborhood. Please visit https://bit.ly/3tGYBQJ to view the full list. Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – May 11 (updated May 12).

It is widely known that Cincinnati boasts some of the best basketball — both boys and girls — in the state.

Moeller, led by longtime head coach Carl Kremer, has built a dynasty along Montgomery Road with fi ve state championships, including back-to-back Division I crowns in 2018 and 2019.

On the girls side, Dr. Scott Rogers' Mount Notre Dame Cougars recently captured the program's eighth state championship and third since 2017 (they were prohibitive favorites in 2020 before the Final Four was canceled due to COVID-19). MND will enter the 202122 season riding a 72-game winning streak.

However, across the city, there are players who, for one reason or another, have lacked the recognition and perhaps the accolades and collegiate opportunities that come along with it.

Over the past two months, The Enquirer peeled back the curtain to discover 21 boys and 21 girls prep basketball players in Cincinnati who may have been overlooked. Description of these players will include a breakdown of their performance, a backstory, seasonhighs from the 2020-21 season, their intangibles from coaches and their radar for playing at the next level.

With a Northern Kentucky and Indiana list coming within a month, here are the under the radar boys and girls basketball players from Southwest Ohio:

BOYS BASKETBALL Cincinnati Hills League Zyon Scott, Reading Analysis: The senior guard was fourth in the CHL in scoring at 18.4 points per game. He shot 48.1% from beyond the arc (50-for-104), helping lead the Blue Devils to an 8-6 record in an abbreviated season. Scott also averaged 14.5 points per game as a junior in 2020.

Scott was second-team CHL in 2020 and fi rst-team in 2021. Last year, he was

Mount Healthy High School senior guard Namaray McCalley, pictured, Tuesday, March 9, at the school in Mount Healthy, Ohio. KAREEM ELGAZZAR/THE ENQUIRER

also second-team all-district and honorable mention all-Ohio.

Backstory: Scott was a Princeton transfer who joined the Blue Devils as a junior for the 2020 season.

Season-highs: Points: (26) in 63-54 playoff loss to North College Hill Feb. 19.

Rebounds: (5) in 60-59 win over Madeira Feb. 17 and 57-55 loss to Finneytown Jan. 22. 3-pointers: (6) in 63-54 playoff loss to North College Hill Feb. 19 and in 65-59 loss to Mariemont Feb. 13. Field goals: (10) in 58-55 loss to Taylor Jan. 26.

Intangibles: “Zyon is a knockdown shooter and I believe he is one of the best shooters in the city,” Reading coach Bill Stidham said. “(Scott) is able to take it off the bounce and make the pull-up jumpers, as well. His ability to shoot and score is his biggest strength. From a mental standpoint, he is very levelheaded; never got too high or low emotionally, which allowed him to always stay focused.”

College Radar: Scott, an honor-roll student, would like to play basketball at the next level and study sports medicine.

Stidham: “I think Zyon can defi nitely play college basketball and a D3 school will be lucky to have him. Right now, he is going through the recruiting process and keeping his options open.

I think a good system for Zyon will be a team that likes to get out and go in transition and allows their guards to play freely.”

Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – May 12.

St. Xavier, the program with almost as many state championships as Walnut Hills has years played, beat the Eagles in four sets while providing a glimpse into potential tournament meetings and showing off the power Cincinnati boys volleyball has in 2021.

The Bombers, ranked No. 3 in Division I, held off the storming No. 6 Eagles 25-15, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23.

St. Xavier jumped to a quick 5-0 lead in set one and kept Walnut Hills behind easily, while in set two, the teams kept together and were tied as late as 10-10 while the Eagles cut the late Bomber lead to as close as 21-19.

In set three, neither team led by more than four points. In a fury of attacks by St. Xavier, hitting errors gave Walnut Hills a 10-7 lead over the Bombers.

“We’ve had a couple injuries,” St. Xavier head coach Bill Ferris said of late-set struggles. “We have some guys getting back to full health so we had a handful of diff erent lineups lately. I think we’re still working through a few of those getting back to getting comfortable with each other.

“We’re not always dominant for an entire match still and we’re still a little bit prone to giving up a few runs here and there and I think that’s what happened.”

St. Xavier later took the largest lead of the set at 16-12, but the Eagles played to a 20-20 tie. Finally, a kill by 6’11” blocker Caleb Lipscomb ended the set with a Walnut Hills 25-23 victory.

The Bombers seemingly had set four and the match wrapped up early.

St. Xavier jumped to a quick 20-10 lead on some blocks and serves by Henry Kastner. Just as quickly as the Bombers led, Walnut Hills went on a 12-3 run, cutting the late lead to 23-22.

A block by St. Xavier’s Michael Berkemeier made the score 24-22 before Lipscomb gained the point back, making 24-23 score. The Eagles’ run at a fi fth set was stopped with a kill by Bomber sophomore Bentley Meyer, one of his eight kills on the night.

“Set one we played a bit nervous,” Walnut Hills head coach Zac Ober said.

“I think that the rest of the way we showed that we can play with the best teams in the state.”

The Bombers held off the newcomers to the state ranks, but the fi nal push by the Eagles was evidence that the race to escape Cincinnati in the regional tournament would be a tough one.

“It’s true most year in Ohio volleyball, but especially true this year is that Cincinnati is so strong,” Ober said.

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Southwest Ohio Conference Namaray McCalley, Mt. Healthy Analysis: After helping lead the Owls to a SWOC championship as a junior in 2020, McCalley led the conference in scoring last season at 18.4 points per game and steals. He was also second in the league in assists (3.8). McCalley was fi rst-team SWOC and honorable mention all-district.

Backstory: McCalley improved his game through Mt. Healthy’s summer program and playing AAU. “Namaray is a very competitive young man. He is also a bonafi de leadSee BASKETBALL, Page 2B

St. Xavier player Nicholas Feldkamp (10) tries to get the ball past Walnut Hills player Samir Weldon during their volleyball game, May 10.

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Brandon Dean is St. Xavier’s new wrestling coach Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

St. Xavier High School has a new wrestling coach as the Bombers have hired Brandon Dean, athletic director Brian Reinhart announced May 11.

“We are excited to have Coach Dean lead our wrestling program,” Reinhart said. “His experience as a student-athlete as well as an assistant coach and head coach will be a great asset to St. Xavier wrestling. Coach Dean has a genuine passion for developing the whole person and striving for the magis, the more, in all he does. This fi ts right into the mission of St. Xavier High School and our athletic programs.”

Dean is a former member of the Air Force Reserves Police Force. He served as an assistant varsity wrestling coach at Amelia High School and assistant varsity and head JV wrestling coach at Moeller High School from 2005-2011. He most recently was the head wrestling coach at Williamsburg High School.

Dean was named the Southern Buckeye Conference-National Division Coach of the Year in 2016 when the Wildcats were league champions. Dean re-started the Bomber Youth Wrestling Club in 2020 at St. X, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The club continues to meet and grow as they enter their second year under his leadership.

“Being a Catholic kid in Cincinnati, I spent my childhood idolizing the powerhouse wrestling programs of the GCL,” Dean said. “My hope is to develop a culture that fosters the success of St. Xavier wrestling. We will focus on the little things, and doing things the right way, and I am confi dent the young men of St. Xavier will continue the tradition of academic and athletic excellence on the wrestling mat.”

His wife, Lauren, and family, (one son and two daughters) have supported his passion for athletics and the sport of wrestling and are excited to become part of the St. Xavier family.

Dean begins his duties immediately.

Brandon Dean is the new wrestling coach at St. Xavier. PROVIDED/ST. XAVIER ATHLETICS

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er,” Mt. Healthy head coach Adair Carmichael said. “After practice, you will always see Namaray with two other players playing some sort of game whether it be free throw shooting, jump shots or some other games going at each other.”

Season-highs: Points: (32) in 90-88 win over Western Hills Feb. 2. (25) in 6850 loss to Ross Jan. 22. (24) in 60-57 loss to Mariemont Dec. 19 and 79-76 loss to Aiken Feb. 6. Rebounds: (12) in 60-46 win over Talawanda Jan. 29. (11) in 9088 win over Western Hills Feb. 2 and 7453 loss to Northwest Jan. 15. Steals: (7) vs. Hamilton Nov. 25 and in 90-88 win over Western Hills Feb. 2. (6) in 56-53 win over Talawanda Jan. 8. Assists: (6) in 79-76 loss to Aiken Feb. 6 and 64-38 win over Winton Woods Dec. 12.

Intangibles: “He has grown to 6’4’’, has very long arms with very quick hands and has great anticipation for the ball. He can score on all levels of the game and he’s really improved his ability to get the ball to the basket.”

College Radar: McCalley is currently looking to play at the next level.

Carmichael added: “He can adapt to any style of basketball. He knows how to play team defense and create opportunities for his teammates. I feel that any school that lands Namaray will have a great player and leader on their team.

The best has yet to come for this young man.”

Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference Jakada Stone, Aiken Analysis: A four-year starter for the Falcons, Stone helped lead Aiken to a district championship in 2019. He was a two-time fi rst-team CMAC selection and was second-team last season.

Aiken guard Jakada Stone (12) drives to the basket against Wyoming forward Deante Gray during their tournament game Saturday, March 2, 2019.

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Stone scored double fi gures all four years, including a 20.5 eff ort last season to go with 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

Stone is a three-time fi rst-team CMAC selection and was all-district three times (honoralbe mention, third team and second team). He was also honorable mention all-Ohio last year.

Backstory: Aiken head coach Ty Cass said he had known about Stone since he was in the second grade. Cass

knew when he saw Stone play in middle school he’d be great at the high school level.

“Jakada has done a lot for our program,” Cass said. “He helped carry the tradition of Aiken having good guard play and leading our team on and off the court.”

Season-highs: Points: (36) in 79-72 loss to Batavia Feb. 20. (33) in 87-59 loss to Elder Nov. 27. (30) in 78-73 loss to Hughes Feb. 12. Rebounds: (10) in 78-74 win over Western Hills Jan. 19. (9) three times. Assists: (7) in 79-76 win over Mt. Healthy Feb. 6 and 78-74 win over Western Hills Jan. 19.

Intangibles: “Jakada improved on his game every year by doing what we preach every day, which is hard work and extra work,” Cass said. “He understood early on that doing what was required was not enough. He is a true gym rat and loves the game of basketball.”

College Radar: According to Cass, Stone plans to attend junior college, where he’ll chase the Division I dream.

He’s received interest from some Division I junior colleges, including Southeastern Iowa Community College, Shawnee State Community College and Allegany Community College.

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“We schedule aggressively with the (Greater Catholic League) teams. You have to beat the best if you want to be

the best so we challenge ourselves and we tell our guys, ‘Show other people what you got. Let people know you can compete.’ Right now it refl ects in the state rankings that people are seeing that Walnut Hills has a pretty solid team.

“It was a fun match here between the

GIRLS BASKETBALL Miami Valley Conference Ranlei Freeman, North College Hill

Analysis: The junior guard led the Trojans to an 11-10 record after averaging 14 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He was also fourth in the MVC in blocks.

Jeff erson was fi rst-team MVC Scarlet and honorable mention all-district.

Backstory: Jeff erson hit the ground

Analysis: Freeman averaged 13.1 points and 4.2 rebounds and garnered fi rst-team MVC and honorable mention all-district honors.

Backstory: North College Hill head coach Dante Barker has worked with Freeman since she was in middle school.

“Ranlei (Freeman) is still trying to fi nd herself, but is growing into her role,” Barker said. “Although she has more time to develop, she is growing into a scorer. She’s always there committed to getting better.”

Season highs: Points: (22) in 63-55 loss to Hughes Jan. 20. (21) in 52-22 win over Clark Montessori Jan. 22. Rebounds: (7) in 46-39 win over CHCA Jan. 28. (6) three times. Steals: (6) in 48-38 win over Dayton Christian Feb. 4.

Intangibles: Freeman said her best attribute is on defense, despite averaging double fi gures per night.

Off the court, she’s known for her outgoing attitude. Barker would love for Freeman to become a vocal leader and score to the point where she reaches the 1,000-point plateau and can continue to play at the next level.

College Radar: As a sophomore, Freeman has two more years to develop her game to the college level.

No. 3 team and the No. 6 team, but at the end of the day what matters really is who comes out of the regional brackets.

That’s the long goal for us. We wanted to play well tonight, but knowing that the end goal is still out there.”

As the regional tournament approaches, it’s likely Walnut Hills would

need to beat St. Xavier or another GCL team to reach its ultimate goal at the state tournament. Pushing the Bombers, still the defending state champions after a canceled 2020 season, to four sets and nearly a fi fth won’t be as nice as a win, but points that the newcomers can hang with the powerhouses.

Miami Valley Conference Jaden Jefferson, North College Hill

Jaden Jefferson of NCH shoots the ball during their basketball game against Summit Country Day, Friday, Feb. 12.

running for North College Hill as a freshman, averaging just 5.6 points in 2020, but notching double-digit performances in three of his fi rst fi ve varsity contests while serving as the captain of the freshman squad.

“I knew he was going to be special because of his work ethic and determination to improve his basketball skills,” North College Hill head coach Shannon Minor said.

Season-highs: Points: (24) in 67-54 loss to Norwood Jan. 22. (21) in 63-54 win over Reading Feb. 19. (20) three times. Rebounds: (19) in 67-41 win over Oyler Feb. 6. (17) in 59-56 win over Oyler Nov. 28. (15) in 51-36 win over Cincinnati Christian Dec. 1.

Intangibles: In the classroom, Jeff erson has a 3.5 GPA. On the court, according to Minor, he is “always working on his skills to improve his overall game. He gets in the gym all the time and takes a basketball with him everywhere he goes.”

Minor said that Jeff erson is determined to succeed and improve to be one of the best players in the city.

“He can score around the basket, off the dribble and make 3-pointers,” Minor said. “He can also bring the ball up the court, make good passes to get his teammates involved, rebound and block shots.”

College Radar: Per Minor, Jeff erson plans to play basketball on a full scholarship and wants to play Division I. His head coach said: “A system that would fi t him best is one that allows him to get out in transition to showcase and take advantage of his length, skills and athleticism in the open court. He also has the ability to bring energy to his teammates with his powerful and creative dunks.”

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Brood X cicadas emergence is nearing Everything you need to know to prepare Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Brood X cicadas are coming in a few short weeks.

It’s been 17 years since they showed their faces and in May – once the ground hits 64 degrees – billions of cicadas will start to emerge across the eastern U.S. and Greater Cincinnati.

“We don’t know when the pandemic is going to end but I can tell you, cicadas are coming. That’s one of the nice things about them. There is a sense of normalcy, there’s predictability. There’s something calming about that,” said Gene Kritsky, a leading cicada expert and entomologist at Mount St. Joseph University.

It’s going to be a cicada-fi lled summer. Greater Cincinnati will get two batches of the bothersome bugs — our regular dog days of summer cicadas and Brood X.

First, let’s get the name right This batch is called the Brood X, as in Brood 10.

Periodical cicada broods are numbered, but we agree that Brood “X” sounds much cooler.

The next batch of periodical cicadas that will emerge in Cincinnati is Brood XIV, or 14, which will hatch in 2025.

When are the cicadas coming?

Kritsky says Greater Cincinnati typically sees emergence in mid-May after two days in a row with temperatures above 80 degrees and there’s been a “soaking rain.”

“For the past couple of years, it’s been the second day that our temperatures have reached

the low 80s,” Kritsky said.

We’ll see Brood X fi rst in Anderson Township, Kritsky said.

In addition to those early risers, areas that get heavy sun will heat up faster than others, so keep an eye out.

The early risers depend on local conditions: Look for areas under a tree without a heavy canopy that is facing the southeast so it warms up quickly.

Weather is selling a WalkingPod Mesh with Bug-Screens that fi ts over the head and torso. The company, which makes pop-up protective gear, typically sells small tent-like equipment for camping events.

How loud do cicadas get?

Male cicadas contract ridged membranes on their abdomens to make the sound, which is amplifi ed by their almost-hollow abdomens. Each species has its own sound, and the chorus can reach 90 to 100 decibels – as loud as a lawn mower, CicadaMania said.

How many cicadas are we talking about?

“Periodical cicadas survive by coming out in massive numbers,” Kritsky said. “We’re talking about 350 per square yard in parts of Delhi.”

That number came from one cemetery in Delhi Township, under one tree. Add up all the trees in a cemetery and you could have thousands of cicadas.

Compared to our annual cicadas, which have a density of about 2 per square, periodical cicadas are measured at 200 per square yard.

“Unlike annual cicadas, periodicals cicadas come out in massive numbers to overwhelm their predators. So predators can eat all they want and there are still millions of cicadas left,” Kritsky said.

All neighborhoods on the west side and especially along the I-75 corridor will see plenty of cicadas, but areas on the east side will have less. Why? They are home to Brood 14 cicadas, which will emerge in 2025.

Also, if you didn’t get cicadas in 2004, that doesn’t mean you won’t get them this time around – especially if your development was newer in 2004.

What good are cicadas?

Other than being just a nuisance to the general public, cicadas are good for the environment.

“The purpose of all life is just to reproduce. And as these insects are reproducing, they cre-

Periodical cicadas will be emerging after spending 17 years underground in 15 states including Ohio. GENE KRITSKY/MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

ate situations that are good for the eastern deciduous forest,” Kritsky said.

Their holes provide natural aeration for our clay-heavy soil; the damage caused by females laying eggs (called fl agging) is a natural pruning for trees; they provided a “food pulse” for predators, which can cause population spikes; and their decomposition is a “nutrient cache” for plants.

Once they emerge, then what?

The billions of cicadas won’t cause too many problems, but they will be extremely loud during the day, especially in areas with many trees.

Some cicadas might even follow your lawnmower because the frequency is similar to the sounds cicadas make.

If the big bugs freak you out, Kritsky advises people to drive with their windows up, because they will fl y into your car.

He said cicadas caused crashes back in 2004.

Five days after the cicadas emerge, they’ll start singing or

screaming to attract a mate.

Male cicadas gather in trees, “screaming away” and when you hear a lull in the sound, that means a male has attracted a female.

“It’s just like one giant cicada singles bar,” Kritsky said.

Females will lay eggs in the new growth branches of the trees, which can cause damage to younger trees.

“Add all those carcasses, nice June rain and hot temperatures? They’ll stink.” Kritsky said.

By late July the eggs will hatch. The nymphs will crawl out of the tree branches and fl ing themselves to the ground and burrow down.

By New Year’s Day, the cicadas will be 10 to 12 inches deep in the ground, waiting 17 years to come back out.

How can you protect yourself from cicadas A local company wants to offer you your personal shelter from the swarm.

Based in Cincinnati’s Linwood neighborhood, Under the

Are cicadas and locusts the same thing?

No, they are diff erent species of insects. Locusts belong to the same family of insects as grasshoppers. Locusts are far more destructive, as they feed on a variety of plant life. Large swarms of locusts can cause severe damage to croplands.

Cicadas don’t cause the same level of destruction as locusts.

Although large swarms of cicadas can damage young trees as they lay their eggs in branches, larger trees can usually withstand the cicadas.

Do cicadas bite or sting?

No. Cicadas aren’t equipped to sting like bees or wasps.

They do have prickly feet that could prick your skin if held.

In what states will cicadas be emerging in 2021?

Brood X is one of the largest and most broadly distributed groups of periodical cicadas.

They can be found from northern Georgia to New York, west to the Mississippi River and in the Midwest. There can be as many as 1.5 million cicadas per acre, which brings the brood population into the trillions.

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Two local students named U.S. Presidential Scholars Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Two local students were selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars this year, joining 159 other high school seniors from across the country.

Aidan Finn, a senior at Saint Xavier High School, and Kasey Shao, a senior at Walnut Hills High School, were both announced as part of the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars May 13.

“The 2021 Presidential Scholars represent extraordinary achievements for our extraordinary times,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a news release. “I am delighted to join President Biden in saluting these outstanding young people for their achievements, service, character and continued

Aidan Finn is one of two Cincinnati area students to be named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

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pursuit of excellence.

Their examples make me proud and hopeful about the future. Honoring them can remind us all of the great potential in each new generation and renew our commitment to helping them achieve their dreams.”

Eleven students in

greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky were selected as semifi nalists in the prestigious program last month. Of the 625 semifi nalists announced this year, 161 were named Presidential Scholars.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1964, recognizes the country’s “most distinguished” graduating high school seniors, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects students based on their academic success, essays, school evaluations, transcripts, community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. The program has honored over 7,600 students since its creation.

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Kasey Shao, a Walnut Hills High School senior, is a U.S. Presidential Scholar in Art. PROVIDED/KASEY SHAO

ed in 1979 to recognize students in the arts and those who excel in career and technical education fi elds. Kasey was recognized this year as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts.

Kasey started playing the piano 11 years ago. She said she was a “very active child growing up” and her mom introduced her to the instrument as a way to get her “to sit down and concentrate on something.”

The National YoungArts Foundation awarded Kasey the gold medal of the classical music division last year and nominated her for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

“It’s one of the biggest honors (for) high school students who do both academics and music,” Kasey told The Enquirer after becoming a semifi nalist. “And I’ve been doing academics and music ever since I was 6 years old, when I started playing the piano. So my whole life has been this interdisciplinary balance between music, the arts and my academics. I’m very, very honored to be recognized for this kind of balanced work that I’ve been doing my whole life.”

Kasey said she is attending Princeton University in the fall.

Aidan founded Tutor Teens with his sister, Erin, at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The volunteer tutoring program matches Cincinnati area high school tu-

tors to students across the region. There are tutors from more than a dozen local high schools in the program tutoring students from more than 70 local schools.

The program is virtual and free. The Finns’ efforts landed them in Forbes Magazine’s 8 Under 18: The Young Trailblazers Stepping Up During The Pandemic last spring.

Aidan told The Enquirer his essay for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program was about the Ohio River and its importance to people in this

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Aidan and Kasey will be recognized for their achievement this summer with the rest of this year’s Presidential Scholars. A full list of the nation’s 2021 Presidential Scholars is available on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

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10 places to go for a hike in Greater Cincinnati Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Great Parks of Hamilton County has more than 70 miles of nature, shareduse, fi tness, horse and mountain bike trails, and there are plenty more to choose from across the region.

Here are a few to check out to get outside in Greater Cincinnati:

Winton Woods Winton Woods is a 2,555-acre park with multiple trails.

The park off ers 2.6-miles of paved trails, a 1.1-mile fi tness trail, 0.7-mile Great Oaks and 1.1-mile Kingfi sher nature trails.

The park is located at 10245 Winton Road in Springfi eld Township.

A great blue heron glides above the water of Doe Run Lake in Kenton County. The 30-acre lake is surrounded with hiking trails and picnic areas.

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Miami Whitewater Forest The Miami Whitewater Forest is Great Parks of Hamilton County's largest park at 4,348 acres and off ers a bit of everything.

Miami Whitewater Forest features multiple trails, including the paved 7.8mile Shaker Trace trail, a fi tness trail and a handful of nature trails.

The park is located at 9001 Mt. Hope Road in Harrison.

The trails of Hocking Hills have easy hikes to more lengthy treks offering views of the southeast Ohio region’s interesting rock formations. Hocking Hills is among the state's most popular hiking destinations.PROVIDED/ADAM ROSING

The park also off ers six less challenging trails. It is located at 3294 Elklick Road in Bethel.

Middle Creek and Camargo Hunt Park

Highland Cemetery Trails Highland Cemetery trails cover 4 miles on 150 acres of undeveloped cemetery property.

These trails are bordered by Highland Pike, Fort Wright, Fort Mitchell and the cemetery. A popular feature is its waterfall.

The cemetery is located at 2167 Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell.

Otto Armleder Memorial Park If you want both scenic and paved trails, check out the Lunken Trail/Ohio River Trail at Otto Armleder Memorial Park.

The 10-mile trail connects Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Recreations Complex to the Lunken Playfi eld. The trail passes through meadows and travel along the Little Miami River before go-

A view of a path in Mt. Airy Forest. Of its 1459 acres, Mt. Airy Forest provides multiple hiking and walking trails for its visitors. MADISON SCHMIDT/THE ENQUIRER

ing uphill to connect into the Lunken Trail.

The park is located at 5057 Wooster Pike in Linwood.

East Fork Lake State Park East Fork off ers approximately 46 miles of backcountry trail as well as the 16-mile Backpack Trail and 32-mile Perimeter Trail.

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In Boone County, Boone Cliff s and Dinsmore Woods are closed to all visitors but Middle Creek and Camargo Hunt Park are still open.

Middle Creek and Camargo Hunt Park has more than 8 miles of unpaved trails for hiking and horseback riding.

The property is 230 acres of natural woodland, wildfl owers and wildlife.

Boone County offi cials warn that there is no cellphone coverage at the park, so plan ahead.

The park is located at 5700 Burlington Pike in Burlington.

Doe Run Lake Park Doe Run Lake is an approximately 50-acre lake surrounded by hiking trails. The park is a total of 183 acres.

Doe Run Lake Park is located off Bullock Pen Road, off of Ky. 17 in Covington.

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A.J. Jolly off ers approximately 20 miles of trails for walking, hiking and anything in between. The 1,000-acre park off ers horse trails, a fi shing lake that can be used for kayaking and canoeing.

This time of year the park is typically packed with golfers, campers and people on a variety of sports fi elds.

The park is located at 1501 Race Track Road in Alexandria.

Mount Airy Forest can be accessed from Mount Airy and Westwood and the park's 1,459 acres include miles of hiking trails.

The park has 12 trails of varying lengths, including the 3.76 mile Ponderosa trail.

The park is located at 5083 Colerain Avenue in Mount Airy.

Caesar Creek State Park Caesar Creek has 43 miles of hiking trails rated from moderate to diffi cult.

Located in Warren, Clinton and Greene counties, Caesar Creek State Park includes a 2,830-acre lake.

Currently, a section of the Perimeter hiking trail is closed for construction on the State Route 73 bridge.

The park is located at 8570 East S.R. 73 in Waynesville.

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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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No. 0516 MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT

BY BRAD WIEGMANN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ Brad Wiegmann is a national security lawyer for the Department of Justice in Washington. He dedicates this puzzle to his mother, ‘‘a voracious reader, talented knitter, mahjong maven and all-around supermom.’’ He says he’s never personally seen any of the musical artists named in the puzzle’s theme clues, but he did once attend a 23-Across concert. Brad’s last Times puzzle, ‘‘Crossword Buff,’’ appeared in February. — W.S.

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1 Computer file, informally 4 Wound up on top?

8 Feels it the next day, say 13 Things served in prison 18 Shout at a Greek wedding 19 Country singer McKenna 20 ‘‘Whoa, settle down’’ 21 More than half of humanity 23 ____ state 24 Mom’s comment to her child during prenatal bonding?

[Frank Sinatra, 1954] 27 Hot state 28 Bishop’s hat 29 They’re used mostly on corners 30 What Mom is obligated to do as her due date approaches? [The Beatles, 1969] 36 ‘‘____ the deal . . . ’’ 37 Yes, in Yokohama 38 Bran material 39 Part of a drivetrain 40 The Renaissance, for one 42 Team ____ (late-night host’s following) 43 Cancer fighter, for short Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

44 Henley Royal ____ (annual July event) 49 Mom’s reaction to her first mild contractions? [John Cougar, 1982] 54 Midwife’s advice to Mom in the delivery room?

[Salt-N-Pepa, 1987] 55 Cause of wear and tear 56 Wanna-bees, e.g.?

57 ____ of Maine (toothpaste) 61 Sport whose participants call ‘‘Pull!’’

62 Pet sound 63 Tennis star with the highest career winning percentage in singles matches (89.97%) 64 Stress test?

65 ‘‘Whoa boy, settle down’’ 66 Mom’s remark as contractions grow stronger? [The Ramones, 1978] 70 Org. that delivers 73 Unenthusiastic 74 Went sniggling 75 Vaporize, say 78 Empire 80 Roughly 81 Be crazy about 82 Sappho’s ‘‘____ to Aphrodite’’ 83 Mom’s reaction as delivery draws closer? [Usher, 2012] 85 Child’s response to Mom’s actions?

[Diana Ross, 1980]

88 Briskly 90 Actress in eight Bond films 92 Like sea horses that give birth 93 Beast with a humped shoulder 94 Utah ski resort 95 Cable news anchor Cabrera 98 Prey for a formicivorous creature 99 Simple life?

103 Nurse’s remark after Mom delivers the first twin? [Britney Spears, 1998] 108 Spanish archipelago, with ‘‘the’’ 110 Touches 111 Witty saying 112 Doctor’s comment after Mom delivers the second twin?

[The Who, 1965] 117 Director DuVernay 118 Quiet 119 Settle down, say 120 Pacific crop 121 Something you might gloss over 122 Mother’s Day delivery 123 Apologetic remark during a breakup 124 Hang it up 125 Consult

5 Beginning that leads to a sum?

6 Singer with the 1968 hit ‘‘Think,’’ familiarly 7 Nibble 8 ‘‘Oh, no!’’

9X 10 Drink with the flavors Poppin’ Lemonade and Grabbin’ Grape 11 Wyoming’s National ____ Refuge 12 Spill clumsily 13 ‘‘Bye!’’ 14 Food-delivery route?

15 Piece of equipment for a biathlete 16 Oscar ____ 17 Bad thing to do in class 22 Figure (out) 25 Aesthete’s interest 26 Complete 31 Hilarious sort 32 U.S. city whose name is composed of two state abbreviations 33 Struck out 34 Poorly 35 Toothpaste option 41 Solicit sales (for) 42 Fishing bait 43 Keeps the beat with one’s foot 45 ‘‘Who ____ you?’’

46 Woman’s name meaning ‘‘goddess’’ 47 Relations 48 J.D. holder: Abbr.

DOWN 50 What a shaken soda 1 Kind of column bottle will do when uncapped 2 Venue for trill seekers?

51 Capital of Fiji 3 TV reporter’s entourage 52 Not dismissive of 4 Like snails’ trails 53 Earn

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64 Janet Yellen’s former post, with ‘‘the’’ 66 Site of offshore banks?

67 Life, briefly 68 Garr of ‘‘Tootsie’’ 69 Setting for a scene in the Sistine Chapel 70 Major part of the night sky?

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77 Davidson of ‘‘S.N.L.’’ 79 Stick in the refrigerator?

84 Sun follower?

85 Loving 86 Last name in shoes 87 Exam for some aspiring C.E.O.s 89 Go down the ____

90 Little bit 91 Ron who played Tarzan 95 Boundaries 96 Part of a Milky Way bar 97 Joint: Prefix 99 Book that’s the source of the line ‘‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’’ 100 Host of HBO’s ‘‘Real Time’’ 101 Año starter

102 Competes on a British cooking show 104 ‘‘Same here’’ 105 Lead-in to trumpet or drum 106 Legally foreclose 107 Tour de France stage 109 The 13th or 15th 113 Mobster’s undoing 114 Places to take breaks, for short?

115 Inoculation location 116 Cleaning solution

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SCHOOL NEWS JROTC medals awarded by Cincinnati SAR at Scarlet Oaks High School At 1800 hours on Wednesday, April 21, during a ceremony held at the cafeteria in Scarlet High School in Sharonville, with about 50 attendees present, two Navy JROTC cadets were awarded Bronze Medals by Michael Gunn, past President of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

In a Navy JROTC Awards presentation 80 Cadets were decorated for their Scholastic and Military achievements by their Commander Navy Lieutenant Richard Kuehner.

Dr. Gunn presented two SAR Bronze medals one for 2020 service to Cadet Cole Mousir and another to Cadet Jason McDonald for his service in 2021.

Other National Medals and Awards were presented by: the American Legion, U. S, Navy League, the Military Offi cers Association, Hopewell Chapter DAR and other Patriotic Organizations.

We all are highly supportive to the JROTC & ROTC programs that help build young Americans with confi dence, selfdiscipline and talent. Three members of this Unit were already enlisted in Navy and Marine units to begin after this year’s graduation.

Michael Gunn, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Some of the Scarlet Oaks JROTC members receiving unit Citations. PROVIDED

Michael Gunn pictured here giving a Medal to Cadet Cole Mousir while wearing the Revolutionary War uniform of his Patriot Ancestor, 1st Virginia Light Dragoon, Sgt. PROVIDED

An award certifi cate for the Bronze SAR JROTC Medal. PROVIDED

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Eight veterans were inducted into the Xavier Army ROTC Hall of Fame. From left: Steve Murray, Dan Shea, Don Snedeker, Beth McCluskey, Mike Marchetti, Gene Cordier (accepting award for John Goettke), Marlene Berger (accepting award for Jack Berger), Dan Mott (accepting award for Norbert Mott). Front: Alan Meyer. PROVIDED

Xavier holds ROTC Hall of Fame induction Eight veterans were recently inducted into the Xavier University Army ROTC Hall of Fame in ceremonies conducted at the Manor House in Mason.

Conducting the ceremony was LTC Michael Marchetti, USA the Professor of Military Science and commander of the “All For One Battalion.”

Veterans were selected for their distinguished service, integrity, and signifi cant contributions to the military, their communities, churches and Xavier University.

Inducted were LTC (R) Alan Meyer, USA, LTC (R) Dan Shea, USA, 1LT John Goettke, USA, 1LT Norbert Mott, USA, 1LT Jack Berger, USA. LTC Beth McCluskey, USA, Capt Steve Murray, USA and LTC (R) Don Snedeker, USA. Lieutenants Goettke and Mott died as a result of wounds sustained in WW II. The Xavier ROTC HOF has 41 members.

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New partnership gets those with disabilities on otherwise unreachable trails

The Cincinnati Parks Foundation has announced a new, free program called “Everybody in Mt. Airy” that will make it possible for those with disabilities to safely enjoy the benefi ts of being outdoors like never before.

Cincinnati Parks Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with Luke5Adventures, Cincinnati Parks, and former Park Board Commissioner and accessibility advocate, Kevin Flynn. The new, free program called “Everybody in Mt. Airy” will make it possible for those with disabilities to safely enjoy the benefi ts of being outdoors like never before.

“I love Cincinnati and one of the great things about this city is our wonderful Cincinnati Parks system. However, it’s been sort of limited since I’ve been in a wheelchair. It’s not easy to go on an unimproved trail. So, this mission is the dream realized of bringing the parks to everyone,” said Kevin Flynn, former Cincinnati Park Board Commissioner.

The all-terrain wheelchairs, called “Rosies,” allow trained volunteers to move “hikers” of any ability over rough trails, down staircases, across creek

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COMMUNITY NEWS ating inclusive programming is an initiative our Foundation is extremely passionate about. We are also most grateful to former Park Board Commissioner Kevin Flynn for donating a new ‘Rosie’ chair to use for the program in Cincinnati Parks,” said Jennifer Spieser, CPF Executive Director.

Anyone with a disability and their family is welcomed to join the program, which occurs once a month. Current hikes are scheduled for: June 5, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9. Registration is required and space is limited.

Those interested in the program can learn more and sign up at: cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/programs/everybody-in-mt-airy/ Kate Gille, Cincinnati Parks Foundation

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beds, and much more. For many participants, these chairs will make it possible to be immersed in nature, in ways that would be otherwise impossible. For some participants, this may their fi rst time out on an unpaved hiking trail, surrounded by the forest.

“This program allows persons with disabilities the ability to see, touch, and feel things in nature that were never before available to them. Our desire with this new partnership is to bring these opportunities to so many more,” said Kevin Schwieger, Founder and President of Luke5Adventures.

All hikes are roughly one hour long and depart from Everybody’s Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. A former Cincinnati Parks Foundation project, this treehouse is universally accessible and allows everyone, regardless of ability, to experience the forest’s canopy.

“On behalf of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, we are delighted to bring Everybody at Mt. Airy with Luke5Adventures to your Cincinnati Parks. Cre-

Great Parks golf pro and course earn national recognition Great Parks of Hamilton County PGA Head Golf Professional Matt Starr was recently recognized as a Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) Top 100

Matt Starr was recently recognized as a Golf Range Association of America Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional. PROVIDED

Growth of the Game Teaching Professional.

Starr has been the Head Golf Professional at Meadow Links & Golf Academy since 2005 and started his career at the course when he was just 16 years old.

As a PGA Professional, Matt strives to ensure his students build a solid framework of golf fundamentals while practicing and playing and he helps each student meet and achieve their individual goals.

Matt has worked with a variety of players, ranging in skill and knowledge of the game, but truly enjoys his work with junior golfers. This is the fi rst time Staff has been recognized for this national honor.

Meadow Links & Golf Academy was also selected as a national Top 50 Stand Alone Range. The range at the golf course is not only recognized for its uniqueness and design, but also for the exceptional golf programming that is offered at the facility. Meadow Links is one of six Great Parks golf courses.

For more information about GRAA, visit https://golfrange.org/. For more information about Meadow Links & Golf Academy, visit https://www.greatparks.org/recreation/golf/meadowlinks-golf-academy.

Kimberly Whitton, Great Parks of Hamilton County

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Information provided by Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes

Colerain Township Rolling Oaks Ct: Carter Robert M to Brueneman Thomas M; $12,180 10834 Gloria Ave: As Captial LLC to Sfr3 020 LLC; $67,900 2433 Grosvenor Dr: Dhaurali Dhana Pati to Gurung Durga D; $185,000 2473 Bluelark Dr: Greene Jeffery L to Avid Real Estate Solutions Today LLC @ 2; $74,402 2495 Tiverton Ln: Crouch Louise Ammerman & Robert C Ammerman to Crouch Louise Ammerman & Charles Robert; $55,000 2550 W Galbraith Rd: Revelation Missionary Baptist Church to Its Galbraith Rd LLC; $575,000 2762 Breezy Wy: Frey Linus W to Rai Deepak; $180,000 2763 John Gray Rd: Brooks Austin & Shaniece Mattie to Riffle Stephanie Elizabeth & Timothy Phillip; $191,500 2807 Jonrose Ave: Mcintosh Sara N to Leonard Clarissa; $132,000 3157 Elkhorn Dr: Thurner Michael A Jr to Davenport Erica; $150,000 3214 Sovereign Dr: Perez Carlos & Cruz Reyez to Leye Ndeye Penda & Fatou K Ndiaye; $221,600 3242 Deshler Dr: Neighborhood Enrichment LLC to Vb One LLC; $83,700 3343 Hidden Creek Dr: Gadd Arlene C to Suliveres Jose; $144,000 3360 Ainsworth Ct: Anderson Daniel Owen to Anderson Paige Marie & Keanu Joseph Muthiani; $90,000 3421 Banning Rd: Dunn Robert L & Alice M to Robinson Stacey Lynn & Michael J; $192,000 3744 Yellowstone Dr:

Lucero Geraldo to Hadley Allison & John; $175,000 3790 Sagebrush Ln: Bostick Rhonda & Eric to Warren Kayvon M; $265,160 3826 Azimuth Ct: Wagner Gerald J to Kluesener Adam Joseph & Brenna Rose; $165,000 5775 Squirrelsnest Ln: Kalkhoff Mark Tr & Tara Schafer Kalkhoff Tr to Koehler Steven E & Jessica L; $410,000 7215 Creekview Dr: Vasiliou Ioannis to Price Michael Allen & Rhonda; $78,500 8380 Lakevalley Dr: Veercamp Timothy W & Jennifer A to Burke Kevin & Kristin Rizzo; $314,900 8520 East Miami River Rd: Ledonne Michael J & Jessica D to Betz Mary Ellen; $40,000 8944 Pippin Rd: Kidd Robert N & Jean to Misor Properties LLC; $61,801 9138 Coogan Dr: Thompson Ernestine R to Zillow Homes Property Trust; $128,300 9431 Willowgate Dr: Schneider Alex P to Huddy Diane & Victoria Wood; $72,000

College Hill 1180 Atwood Ave: Mccullom Brenda A to Powers Latamra F; $155,000 1196 Lynnebrook Dr: Wilson Lynell L to Vb One LLC; $91,500 1405 Wittekind Te: Center Keith & Darlene to Crowell Nicholas Edward & Amy; $138,000 1547 North Bend Rd: Krebs Kody W to Groene Kyle Austin & Taylor Ann Swint; $240,000 5735 Nahant Ave: Ridenour Jennifer L to Jackson Deborah M; $130,000 6103 Scarlet Dr: Whitten Rhonda L to Alexamder Jayme Leigh; $115,000 6423 Cary Ave: Winterhalter Ralph C & Andrea to Frank Thomas A &; $192,000

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Forest Park 11255 Lodgeview Ct: Westrich Ronald F to Vasquez Nely Morales; $200,000 11327 Kenshire Dr: Traditional Properties LLC to Gaye Elhadji; $155,000 11777 Cedarcreek Dr: 3f Inc to Brick Dwelling LLC; $12,000 12077 Hitchcock Dr: Rocker Ruby to Lee Garrett C; $80,000 1572 Lemontree Dr: Delta Engineering Services Ltd to Meyer Chad & Thuy Nguyen Meyer; $122,500 571 Waycross Rd: Chhetri Sarita & Jai Dhungel to Smith Mackisha & Tina Adams; $195,000 702 Danvers Dr: Nyame Charles to Odai Frank A; $221,900 797 Holyoke Dr: Sargent Eric E to Minor Kenneth III; $197,000

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Green Township 2190 Woodmere Ct: Hansen Ronald C Tr to Correll Josh; $100,000 2359 Fairgreen Dr: Odell Danielle M to Szary John M & Rayetta M; $192,500 3110 Mary Jane Dr: Klosterman Jack L Iii to Holloway Amy L; $147,000 3170 Goda Ave: Lowery Sue to Hines Tanner @3; $180,000 3261 North Bend Rd: to Frey Anthony L; $210,000 3410 Markay Ct: Durso John & Bernard Espelage to Kurzhals Stephen J Sr & Anna; $180,000 3583 Eyrich Rd: Petersman Donald H & Lori Stroehlein to Bsfr Ii Owner I LLC; $170,000 3594 Eyrich Rd: Dematteo Matthew & Elizabeth to Pruitt Tina Marie & Eric L Huffman; $180,000 3618 Lakewood Dr: Schumacher Anita & Steve to Greymorr Real Estate LLC; $70,000 3790 West Fork Rd: Nastold Valentine C Sr to Marcucci Michael; $50,000 3948 Raceview Ave: Kleiner Nicholas J to Howell Lakeisha; $180,000 3957 Biehl Ave: Burns Frank Timothy & Stefanie Webb to Lipps Michelle M; $185,000 4568 Farview Ln: Zimmermann Lawrence A & Vonda L to Bangs Haley; $300,000

5105 Parkvalley Ct: Cormican Walt A Jr & Shannon R to Keeling Tayler & Joshua; $329,000 5220 Willowood Ave: 11b Rei Ltd LLC to Bed & Breakfast Property Management LLC; $69,900 5368 Werk Rd: Klawitter Barbara A to Hennessey Barbara A; $104,000 5456 Edalbert Dr: Jasper Carolyn to Hampton Michael & Rachel; $155,000 5513 Haft Rd: Raubekeller Patricia A & Joan T Raube to Shelton Michael John & Kayla Rose Marsh; $283,000 5534 Megans Oak Ct: Ward Adam C & Kristin D to Neal Hawkins Karen L & Curtis C; $385,000 5566 Green Acres Ct: Singh Parmjit & Rajwinder Kaur to Smith Benjamin & Emily Habig; $195,000 5630 Bridgetown Rd: Denjan Investments LLC to Abkeka LLC; $160,000 5757 Valley Vista Wy: Heckendorn Mary S to Everhart Maureen; $257,000 5778 St James Pl: Bradley Carolle J to Lamb Donald Leroy & Sandra L; $256,000 5848 Bayou Ct: Kelly James F & Kathryn M to Getu Anteneh; $210,000 6125 Daleview Rd: Torok Karen S to Pfaffinger Daniel J Jr; $795,000 6293 Berauer Rd: Wagner Mark A & Mary M Nieman to Hartinger Adam C & Rachel L Hartinger; $300,000 6557 Quaillake Dr: Holthaus Kimberly R to Eagan Lauren Nicole & Timothy John; $389,900 6615 Hearne Rd: Harig Dale E to Sr 128 LLC; $30,000 6765 Verde Ridge Dr: Umbach Jacqueline B to Beson Kristina L; $260,000

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Reading 1659 Krylon Dr: Reamer Eric B to Stewart Tory F & Andrew Robinson; $206,000 173 East Crest Dr: Pfennig Thomas J & Pfennig John J Jr to Hall Brandon & Kelli; $181,000 1955 Hunt Rd: Rother Craig T to Brownfield Alexa; $255,000 2292 Galbraith Rd: Rayburn Todd A to Allen Thomas Lee & Karley Kassoff; $172,500 296 Genoma Dr: Trimboli Carly & Kasey to Allison Lydia J & William G III; $225,000 728 Maple Dr: Bell Catherine M to Rp2ham LLC; $180,000

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Springdale 1024 Tivoli Ln: Kinderman Blake W to Oaks Property Group LLC; $130,000 1024 Tivoli Ln: Oaks Property Group LLC to Rp2ham LLC; $146,000 512 Salzberg Ln: 7 Principles Investment Group LLC to Strong April L & Ronald; $275,500

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339 Wayne Ave: Smart Moves Property LLC to Jw Portfolio 1 LLC; $581,500 403 Herbert Ave: Cristo Homes Inc to Caillat Benjamin; $211,900 603 Shepherd Dr: Verwandt Properties LLC to 603a Shepherd LLC; $737,500

St. Bernard 316 Ross Ave: Mash Enterprises LLC to Vb One LLC; $100,000 41 Baker Ave: St Bernard Community Improvement Corporation to M3 Group LLC; $15,550 4251 Dartmouth Dr: Wilking Nicholas B & Lynde M to Liebman John Benjamin; $222,900

Wyoming 1066 Oak Ave: Pagliaro Ethan D to Seeds Jonathan & Meredith; $250,000 1421 Maple Ave: Mazzella Patricia Anne to Cincyreo LLC; $96,500 320 Oliver Rd: Shimp Robert J Tr & Linda V Tr to Howard Jaren Cain & David Mcdonald Jr; $550,000 358 Compton Rd: Desai Samir M & Rama S to Mcmanus Kevin Randall & Stephanie N Franer; $310,000 428 Hidden Valley Ln: Limekiln LLC to Dinkelacker Jared Allen & Kristen Elizabeth; $670,000 70 Ritchie Ave: Cunningham Jacqueline Veena to Pecsok Hillary B & Christopher L; $325,000

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