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Ex-judge Tracie Hunter’s 6-year legal battle ends Terms of probation terminated after delivery of ﬁ nal check for court costs Kevin Grasha Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Recent Roger Bacon graduate and Little Brother Nick Eschenlohr holds a photo from the day he met his Big Brother Kevin Shucktis. That was 2008. The two have been paired through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati ever since. PROVIDED

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ick Eschenlohr and his mom, Felicia, call it “Kevin time.” When Kevin Shucktis says he’ll be there, he’s 15 minutes early.

Kevin is Nick’s Big Brother – the two were paired through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati when Nick 7 years old. Felicia and her husband had divorced, and she was raising Nick and his younger brother, Colin, on her own. A friend suggested a Big Brother – a positive male role model – might be a good fi t for Nick. That was more than a decade ago. Felicia says, “They really clicked, he taught Nick things kids need to learn. Kevin came every week, came to school performance, drum concerts, was always there when he said he would be. Kids need to know they can count on people.” That consistency is a theme in this friendship. Consistency and trust. Nick says, “My life would be totally diff erent without him. He is so important to me, couldn’t imagine life without him. There are things I can only tell him, during times in my life I didn’t know who to talk to, he’s my go to.” Nick, who lives in College Hill, graduated from Roger Bacon High School this spring and will major in Engineering at the University of Cincinnati in the fall. That’s the same university, and same major, as Kevin’s, years back. Kevin, who lives in Springfi eld Township and owns his own company, Shucktis Remodeling, took Nick to job sites over the years and let him help out a little bit. Nick remembers that “he’d call spackling ‘Wall Play-Doh’ to make it into something fun.” Kevin has taken his responsibility as a Big Brother seriously from the beginning. He says, “I’m just doing the same thing my dad, grandpa, coaches and

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mentors did for me. If I tell you I’m going to do something, I’m doing it, not forgetting your birthday or important events. We may not have a lot, but we can stand by our word, be consistent, be honest.” Felicia has always appreciated Kevin’s involvement in Nick’s life, and says, “I could see the diff erence in him. Kevin really taught him how to be responsible, how to be a man, the importance of caring for others.” Felicia tells a story about Nick’s dad, supposed to come to pick him up one Saturday, and he didn’t come. Nick waited, looking out the window, sure that he would be there. It was a terrible day, but when reminded of that story Nick says, “You know, I know that happened, but I feel like I’ve replaced that memory with the memories of Kevin always being there when he said he would, always being someone I could count on. I suff er a little from depression. With what happened in my family, life felt like a different path for me. I needed someone to confi de in and tell me things will be okay. He did that. I consider him my brother.” Both Nick and Kevin say they will always be connected, will always be in each other’s lives. And they hope people will think about their story and consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister. As for why he decided to volunteer as a Big Brother all those years ago, Kevin says, “Kids go through so much; they need people they believe in and can count on. I’ve seen Nick develop into a terrifi c young man, helping at home and with his younger brother, doing the right thing, helping his mom. It doesn’t matter how many business deals I’ve done, that means nothing next to knowing the impact I’ve had on another human being.” Nick and Kevin are one of many Big Brothers Big Sisters matches celebrating a graduation this year, and they all have a years-long story to tell. Many more children are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister – there is a critical need for new volunteers. To get involved, visit www.bigsforkids.org or call (513) 421-4120 for more information.

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A year after being dragged out of a courtroom to begin serving a jail sentence she maintains was unfair and politically motivated, Tracie Hunter has now completed the terms of her probation. An intermediary delivered a fi nal check for court costs she owed, and Hunter’s probation was terminated July 20, according to court documents. “It now appears,” Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Patrick Dinkelacker wrote in an entry dated July 20, “that the defendant herein has complied with the terms of her community control, including payment of all court indebtedness.” Dinkelacker discharged Hunter, a former juvenile court judge, from probation. Hunter’s sentence included paying more than $34,000 in court costs, which she challenged. The initial amount ordered was $34,559.66. The bulk of that amount was nearly $29,000 for court transcripts. In court documents fi led in November 2019 asking Dinkelacker to reduce those costs, an attorney for Hunter said the transcripts were “ordered by the court for use by the prosecutor.” Dinkelacker, however, said transcripts are a legitimate cost of prosecution. He added, in the March 4 decision: “All of the transcript assessments are reasonable and fair and…must stand.” Dinkelacker did agree that Hunter did not have to pay $345 for numerous motions fi led by media to have cameras in the courtroom, or a $3 assessment “related to a third party, i.e. Nathaniel Livingston.” The total amount that was paid: $34,211.66. The termination of Hunter’s probation ends a legal battle that began in 2014, when Hunter was indicted on multiple felony charges, including that she used her position as judge to give confi dential documents to her brother. She was convicted on that one count – unlawful interest in a public contract – and sentenced to the jail term by former Judge Norbert Nadel at the end of 2014. See HUNTER, Page 2A

Former judge Tracie Hunter sits in the courtroom of Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Patrick T. Dinkelacker on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. Hunter was ordered to serve a six-month jail sentence that was imposed more than four years ago. ALBERT CESARE / THE ENQUIRER

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Radio show for truckers shuts down political talk Host of WLW-AM’s “America’s Truckin’ Network” says decision was due to unspeciﬁ ed complaints about the show’s content Jim Calhoun Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

A radio show known for its conservative hosts and callers that’s broadcast around the globe from Greater Cincinnati is shutting off political discussion, its host says. Steve Sommers, host of “America’s Truckin’ Network” that originates from the Kenwood studios of WLW-AM (700), told his audience that the move follows unspecifi ed complaints about the show’s content made to radio station owner iHeart Media. Sommers told listeners July 20 on the midnight to 5 a.m. daily show that his boss called him July 16 when he was off the air to tell him complaints had been made to corporate offi ces in San Antonio. He said his boss held him responsible for an unspecifi ed comment made by a

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caller, saying that the comment should not have been aired. Sommers said he had been given a warning over the incident. The next day, Sommers said, his boss called him again while he was oﬀ the air to say more complaints had been registered to iHeart Media headquarters. After that, Sommers said, a decision

was reached to stop airing topics including the death of George Floyd – an unarmed Black man whose killing May 25 by Minneapolis police has touched oﬀ protests nationwide – and talk about the Confederate ﬂ ag. Station manager Scott Reinhart gave the following statement to The Enquirer July 21: “The ATN has been on the air for

over 30 years. We regularly review all our shows to ensure they provide the best and most compelling programming, and we have always relied on comments and feedback from our listeners to help us make these decisions.” On the air, Sommers urged his callers to refrain from politics and stick to issues paramount to his show’s target audience, which is truckers. During the July 21 broadcast, Sommers said he did not know who had made the complaints. One caller to the show said he wasn’t sure what he was allowed to talk about, and Sommers didn’t respond directly to him. Sommers, of Colerain Township in suburban Cincinnati, is the son of the late Dale “Truckin’ Bozo” Sommers, who originated the show on WLW in 1984 and hosted it until his retirement in 2004. Steve Sommers has been the primary host since. WLW can be heard at night in parts of 38 states and Canada, and during the daytime in parts of six states. “America’s Truckin’ Network” is also syndicated and heard on Sirius XM Radio. Enquirer reporter Cameron Knight contributed.

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Former judge Tracie Hunter is taken into custody after her execution of sentence hearing by Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Patrick T. Dinkelacker on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. Hunter was ordered to serve a six-month jail sentence that was imposed more than four years ago.

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She was allowed to remain out of jail while she pursued numerous appeals. Then last May, a federal judge – who had the case for three years – said the sentence could go forward. U.S. District Judge Timothy Black said strong evidence against Hunter undermined her “claim that the verdict was a result of the inﬂ ammatory and prejudicial eﬀ ect of remarks made by the special prosecutor during closing argument.” Hunter ended up spending 75 days in jail and was released in October 2019. Hunter, who is a pastor, completed a court-authorized work detail program ministering to her fellow inmates. She also received three days of credit for every day served.

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Hamilton County has announced it will use $3.5 million in federal dollars to help keep renters from being evicted during the pandemic. The county will pay up to three months rent, a maximum of $2,500, to people who make 80% of the median income for the region. For a single person, that is $48,350. The money comes from a portion of the $140 million the county received through the CARES Act

To apply, renters can contact: Community Action Agency: www.cincy-caa.org, 513-569-1840 option #4 or epa@cincy-caa.org. Talbert House: www.talberthouse.org or 513-338-8596. Freestore Foodbank: https:// freestorefoodbank.org (Click on the COVID-19 Update tab), 513-357-4687 or email Ryan Luckie, rluckie@freestorefoodbank.org.

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Greater Cincinnati to lose a dozen stores, Justice parent company ﬁ les bankruptcy Other stores aﬀ ected include Lane Bryant, Catherines, Ann Taylor Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Tween retailer Justice is permanently closing more than 600 of its U.S. stores, and some of them are in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. New Jersey-based Ascena Retail Group – which also operates Lane Bryant, Catherines, Ann Taylor, Loft, Lou & Grey and Cacique – fi led for bankruptcy July 23, USA TODAY reported. The group plans to shutter around 1,600 of the company’s 2,800 stores, according to court documents. The company said in the bankruptcy fi ling that it plans to shutter all of its Catherines plus-size stores and “intends to transition Justice to a primarily online platform and continue Lou & Grey within go-forward LOFT stores.” “The meaningful progress we have made driving sustainable growth, improving our operating margins and strengthening our fi nancial foundation has been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Carrie Teff ner, interim executive chair, said in the release. “As a result, we took a strategic step forward today to protect the future of the business for all of our stakeholders.”

How many stores in Greater Cincinnati will shutter due to Ascena Bankruptcy? About a dozen. The company currently runs about two dozen stores in Greater Cincinnati, including 10 Justices and seven Lane Bryants. So far, the company has announced the following closures: i Ann Taylor Factory Store at Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe. i Lane Bryant Outlet store at Jeﬀ ersonville Tanger Outlets. i Catherines in the Florence Mall. i Catherines in Springdale near TriCounty Mall. Justice closures: i Crestview Hills Town Center. i Florence Mall. i Florence Square. i Stone Creek Towne Center. i Eastgate Mall. i Western Hills Plaza. i Waterstone Center. i Bridgewater Falls, outside Hamilton As many as 25,000 stores could shutter this year as businesses continue to feel the impacts of the pandemic, according to a recent report from Coresight Research. Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus, Sur La Table and J. Crew have all ﬁ led for Chapter 11 since May, USA TODAY reported. USA TODAY contributed.

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Barbecued ribs recipe ‘really is a keeper’ My barbecued ribs Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

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About 5 pounds or so baby back/loin ribs. Dry rub and bbq sauce Instructions Remove silver skin from ribs (on my site, abouteating.com). Then cut into slabs, up to 6 ribs per slab. Seasoning ribs: Season ribs with my spicy dry rub (or your favorite). Be generous and pat rub in on both sides so seasoning sticks. Precooking: ﬁ rst on grill to mark, then in oven Place on hot grill and “mark” them for a couple minutes on each side. Marking means to grill just until you see grill marks, that’s all. You’ll ﬁ nish cooking them in the oven, and then grill them again to get a nice char, basting with sauce. Preheat oven to 300.

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A Forest Park man was sentenced July 21 to 24 years in prison after offi cials said he conspired to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl and one kilogram of heroin. Quintin Tyler Brian Davis, 37, was convicted in Covington in February after being indicted in December of 2018 alongside two Davis codefendants, Ronnie Teets and Donald Hoff man, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The release states Davis, Teets and Hoff man conspired to receive fentanyl and heroin through delivery services, cut the substances with lactose and distribute them in the greater Cincinnati area. During a search in August of 2018, offi cials said agents seized more than $100,00, a loaded handgun and several quantities of heroin and fentanyl from locations in Cincinnati and Florence. Teets and Hoff man pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges, the release

states. Teets was sentenced to 16 years in prison in March and Hoff man was sentenced to six years in prison in June. All three codefendants must serve at least 85% of their prison sentences, the release states. Each will be on probation for fi ve years upon their release. “Fentanyl and heroin cause misery and death for many in our communities, and the defendants in this case were distributing a signifi cant amount of these drugs in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region,” U.S. attorney Robert M. Duncan, Jr. said in the release. “Because of the cooperation and coordination of several law enforcement agencies, their drug traffi cking business was dismantled and deadly drugs were removed from the community. The sentences imposed should also serve as a warning that, if you are convicted of traffi cking in illegal opioids, you face signifi cant time in federal prison.” The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force and the Cincinnati Police Department, according to the release.

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A North College Hill man was arrested July 14 in connection with a robbery that took place over a year ago. Marcus Williams, 39, is charged with aggravated robbery and weapons charges. According to court documents, last June, Williams took a woman’s phone, sprayed her with pepper spray, shoved her out of car and tried to run her over. Investigators said the attack took

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SPORTS A look at Princeton High’s DI football talent Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

SHARONVILLE - Princeton High School might have had the most talent assembled in Greater Cincinnati last season with a plethora of Division I recruits. The Vikings sent Paris Johnson Jr. to the Army All-American Bowl and to Ohio State where he joined teammate Darrion Henry. Linebacker Jaheim Thomas went to the Cincinnati Bearcats, defensive back Elijah Eberhardt to Bowling Green, quarterback M.J. Horton to Akron and defensive lineman Vincent Munlin Jr. to Eastern Kentucky. With the blue chips, Princeton made the playoff s under Coach Mike Daniels and had their fi rst winning season since 2016. But, after falling to Colerain in round one and fi nishing 6-5, many of

the Vikings are eager to get back on the gridiron and disprove any doubters. This year’s class is highlighted by safety Leroy Bowers who committed to UC’s Bearcats in April. Bowers is the team’s top kick returner and one of their top defenders with 42 tackles, two sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions. He hopes to also contribute to the Vikings oﬀ ensively as a receiver. Bowers is looking for a big year to catapult himself into Nippert Stadium in 2021, just a shade over 20 minutes away. “I like Cincinnati,” Bowers said. “It’s been one of my top schools. I can’t wait to get up there. They’re going to rough me up! I can’t wait, it’s going to be fun!” The Bearcats are also pursuing junior See PRINCETON, Page 2B

Princeton top recruits include (from left) Seniors Thomas Boyd and Leroy Bowers and juniors Mekhi Lynn and Rodney Harris II SCOTT SPRINGER/THE ENQUIRER

2020 Hall of Fame class for Colerain announced Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Rodgers, a 6-foot-2 versatile guard who averaged 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.3 assists in the rough and

COLERAIN - Colerain High School will add four former players and a former coach to their Athletic Hall of Fame this year. Offi cial proceedings will be announced at a later date. The new members as compiled by Hall of Fame Committee Co-Chair Ron Russo are: Joe Schweitzer, golf and basketball, Class of 1992 Joe was a member of the golf and basketball teams at Colerain High School. He starred in golf as a co-captain and in 1991, he won the district championship and advanced to the state match where he fi nished 20th overall. During that season, he was recognized as a First Team All-City and Schweitzer First Team All Conference. In 1990 and 1991, Joe led the Cardinals to two conference titles in golf. Joe established school records in the following: low season average, low 18hole score, and low 9 -hole score. In1990, Joe was recognized with the low conference average. Joe went on to compete for Ball State University and later transferred and fi nished his golfi ng career at the University of Cincinnati. Joe is married to Tricia (Stephenson) of 20 years and has two children, Joey (18) and Davia (16). They currently reside in Florida. He is the son of Steve and Jo Ann Schweitzer. Steve coached football, girls basketball and track at Colerain High School and was inducted into the Colerain Hall of Fame in 2018. Erick Fitzpatrick, football, basketball, track and fi eld, Class of 2004 In football, Fitzpatrick quarterbacked and captained the Cardinals to a 19-1 regular-season record during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Those seasons produced two Greater Miami Conference titles and two regional runner-up fi nishes. He was recognized as an All GMC, All-City, and AllFitzpatrick District performer. He fi nished his career in the top 10 of numerous school records including career rushing, career points, and singlegame touchdowns. In track and fi eld, he was an integral part of the 4X100 relays and 4X200m relays that fi nished on the podium in Columbus and earned him and his teammates All-State honors. Those relays also established new school records. In basketball, he was recognized for his leadership and was named captain

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St. Xavier senior Kobe Rodgers has embraced "Zoom" recruiting with new coronavirus concerns making visits difficult. PHOTOS BY SCOTT SPRINGER/THE ENQUIRER

St. Xavier adds a clever wrinkle to recruiting Scott Springer Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP - After temperature-checking his players due to coronavirus precautions, St. Xavier High School basketball coach Michael Noszka opened the gym doors for ventilation, then prepared to host some college basketball coaches. Actually several college coaches have visited the Bombers gymnasium recently without ever having set foot on the ﬂ oor. Via a laptop set on a folding chair on the stage of the gym, St. Xavier senior guard Kobe Rodgers was able to have a visit on this day with Ashland University. Coach Noszka directed him to the screen where Ashland’s coaches sat some 180 miles and nearly three hours away. In recent days, Nova Southeastern (Florida), Lehigh and Lincoln Memorial (Tennessee) have also checked in. As a wily veteran might do, Noszka has sized up the situation and drawn up a play to help his team. Since many coaches can’t come to see his Bombers, he’s delivering them right to their homes. “It’s just a weird period,” Noszka said. “We have some seniors we want to get out to these coaches so we’ve set up some live stream workouts on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We’re trying

St. Xavier coach Michael Noszka works a drill with the Bombers basketball team

to get out kids promoted to the college coaches the best we can and the college coaches are enjoying the opportunity to watch some of our kids play.” St. Xavier’s top product this season is

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with having a schedule and having something to do. A team-wide quarantine leaves them on their own and other schools have speculated that’s where infections are occurring. “A lot of times they don’t make the best decisions,” Reinhart said. “We can only do so much. The parents need to be on board and understand everything. It’s not just the time here, it’s about everything at home as well.” A Lebanon girls soccer player tested positive July 13, though it’s not believed it was related to the soccer program. Athletes and coaches will have to present a negative COVID-19 test before being permitted back and the player has yet to return from quarantine. “We continue to follow guidelines from state and county offi cials,” Lebanon AD Keith Pantling said. “We have strict sanitizing schedules between activities and continue to practice social distancing and require masks when appropriate.” Pantling says when a case occurs their policy is to report it, communicate it to families, then determine a timeline and steps for a safe return as they’ve done. Winton Woods had one of the strictest regimens in the area for football practice in June. All coaches and players wore masks and no one (including reporters) was allowed onto the fi eld without a mask or a temperature check. “Winton Woods High School closely follows guidelines and protocols from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Ohio High School Athletic Association,” AD David Lumpkin said. “As athletic training and practice proceed, we will continue to implement our comprehensive health/safety protocols and procedures because the well-being of our students and staff is always a top priority.”

Despite the precautions, top linebacker Andrew “Bam” Booker came down with the virus and self-quarantined for two weeks. Booker had no symptoms other than losing his sense of smell and taste. He never ran a temperature and was able to work out at home, while sanitizing everything he touched. Upon recovery July 15, Booker made immediate plans to donate plasma to provide blood centers with valuable antibodies against the disease. “The most important thing we can do right now is wear a mask,” Booker said. “If you don’t want to wear a mask, then stay indoors and don’t go out. Even if you do wear a mask, I still wouldn’t go out and get around other people much.” In addition to St. Xavier, the rest of the Greater Catholic League-South has also been aff ected. La Salle has had its team divided in small groups as much as possible. The Lancers were briefl y shut down but AD Brian Meyer says the team had already built in some off -days and weeks to soften the blow. “At some point, the kids are all going to be around each other,” Meyer said. “We make them wear masks as much as possible, but when they’re out there exercising at full-go it’s hard to do that. Coaches have them on and the kids have them on as much as possible. The kids also have them on in the weight room unless they’re the one lifting.” Elder has tried to keep their football team separated, but it’s not exactly a game made for separation. Panthers AD Kevin Espelage has relied on self-reporting. “Our parents have done a good job of saying, ‘I’ve been exposed or he’s been exposed’ and we’re doing our due diligence,” Espelage said. “We’re in groups. The only large group I had to shut down was freshman football back in June for 14 days. Since then, we’ve shut down a position group here or there based on kids being exposed.” Espelage has had conversations with both the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County health departments for guidance. Elder soon begins “team work” which brings on the added dilemma of an off ensive huddle vs. a defensive huddle. Currently, contact sport teams (football and soccer) can only engage in intrasquad work and some school have canceled their scrimmages. Should such events be permitted by the state, there’s locker room guidelines, water breaks and stadium capacity issues to be addressed. Beyond football, cross country has to been offi cially ruled as non-contact (like golf, tennis and volleyball) and is waiting for some protocols to proceed as meets often attract large numbers of people. Editor’s note: Information included refl ects this article’s original publication date – July 21. Visit Cincinnati.com for possible updates.

sion I. “Since no AAU’s available, Coach offered up this Zoom workout where they can hop on a couple coaches at a time and watch us work and play a couple games,” Rodgers said. While it’s technically not face-to-face time with the coaches, it’s technologically like FaceTime. Rodgers can speak with the coaches before and after and receive pointers or praise. “It gives me a good feel for how they are as a coach, a university and a men’s

basketball program,” Rodgers said. “The nerves aren’t a big thing for me because you never know who’s watching at any point. You’ve always got to be on your best.” Like most, COVID-19 has taken its toll on summer preparation for Rodgers. The scrimmages and team camps haven’t been there, but “Noszka Vision” has allowed Rodgers to showcase his God-given abilities to leap to the rim in a minimum amount of steps, spot an open man or knock down a shot.

“Everything’s hard right now,” Noszka said. “Campus visits are hard and people don’t want to travel because of COVID. We’re just working around everything the best we can.” Noszka also values the coaching input from the college ranks in terms of how and what his team is doing. Plus, college coaches save on road miles by taking a laptop look at the basketball Bombers. In the end, both sides beneﬁ t. “It’s just making the best of a diﬃ cult situation,” Noszka said.

Valuable Player at the conclusion of her senior year. Upon graduation from Xavier, she would continue her love of basketball by coaching at Deer Park High School before returning to her alma mater to become the head girls' basketball coach at Colerain. Ashley currently resides in Chicago as a graphic designer and is married to Alex and has a daughter, Addy. Lauren Weaver, swimming, Class of 2010 Lauren is recognized as Colerain's greatest female swimmer breaking eight school records. She qualifi ed to the state swimming championships all four years and in 2008, she was the state runner-up in the 50 yard Freestyle. In 2010, she fi nished third overall in Weaver that same event. Lauren was a three-time sectional and district champion in the 50 Freestyle and a district champion in the 100 Butterfl y in 2009. In 2009, she was recognized as the Greater Miami Conference "Swimmer of the Year". Upon graduating from

Colerain, Lauren earned a scholarship to Duke University where she was an NCAA qualifi er in the 50 Freestyle (2013, 2014), and qualifi ed for fi ve events in 2014. She earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors three times. From 2012-2015, Lauren qualifi ed for the USA Swimming National Championships. In 2012, she qualifi ed for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 50 Freestyle. Lauren is married to Adam Sieminski and currently lives and works in Washington, D.C. as a nurse. Coach Steve Tapogna Steve began his teaching and coaching career at Colerain High School in 1980. He taught English from 1980 - 2004; however, he continued his coaching career which spanned 39 years in four diff erent sports. He coached boys Tapogna soccer (1980-1997), boys tennis (1997-2019), girls tennis (20002008), and girls golf (2012-2018). His boys soccer teams won the Metro Country Conference title in 1985, 1988, and 1992. In 1993, he was named MCC

Coach of the Year and in that same year, he was recognized as the Southwest Ohio Coach of the Year (West). In 1995, he earned the Queen City Conference Coach of the Year (West), Southwest Ohio Coach of the Year and was elected to coach the city all-star game for the West. In 2002, Coach Tapogna was named GMC Coach of the Year for Girls Tennis. His 2016 girls golf team became Colerain's fi rst team to advance to the district championships. In 2018, he advanced a state qualifi er in girls golf. In boys tennis, he advanced two doubles teams to the district championships in 2015 and 2016. Tapogna graduated from Springfi eld Central High School, before receiving his bachelor's degree in English from Miami University. He later earned his Master's degree from the College of Mt. St. Joseph. Currently, he is a supervisor for student teachers at Mt. St. Joseph University. Coach Tapogna has been married to Sue for 46 years and they have two daughters, Alison and Sarah. He is the oldest of nine children and the son of Richard and Alice Tapogna.

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tumble Greater Catholic League-South last season. He had three double-doubles and a high game of 29 points against Taft, one of the better teams in the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference. Rodger’s suitors range from higher Division II institutions to lower Divi-

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his senior year. "Fitz" signed with Morehead State University and went on to play football and run track. He currently lives in Tampa, Florida where he works for Spectrum as a supervisor. Ashley Wanninger Vice, basketball, Class of 2010 Ashley is Colerain's all-time leading scorer in women’s basketball. In 2010, Ashley was recognized as the Greater Miami Conference and Cincinnati Player of the Year. She was named First Team All-State and All-City in that same year. Ashley was recognized as AllWanninger Greater Miami Conference in all four years of her career. After high school, she was a scholarship athlete for the Musketeers of Xavier University where she started every game her junior and senior seasons and was voted Best Oﬀ ensive Player and Most

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wide receiver Rodney Harris II, along with Indiana, Akron, Buff alo, Toledo and Pitt. The 6-foot-3 Harris caught 15 balls last fall for 398 yards and four scores. “I feel like I’m an all-around receiver,” Harris said. “Mostly I’ve worked on route running and coming out of the breaks this off season. My main go-to thing is I can go up and get it with the best of them.” Harris played on Princeton’s basketball team. Currently, he’s not leaning toward committing early with two seasons to play. He also looks to play both ways for the Vikings like Bowers, possibly adding some linebacker or safety work to his resume. “I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people,” Harris said. “We lost a lot, but we’re gaining a whole lot. We’ve got to take it slow and learn from our mistakes of last year.” Senior Thomas Boyd is an interesting run threat at 230 pounds with fi ve career 100-plus yard games. He ran for 700 as a sophomore and 613 last year while sharing carries with quarterback M.J. Horton. Boyd’s current off ers include Arkansas-Pine Bluff , Eastern Illinois, Liberty and Miami University. “I feel like I worked the most I ever worked this off season,” Boyd said. “I feel like we’re going to a better team than last year. A lot of people don’t think that, but I promise you we will be. This team, we’re more mature, we work hard, we play hard and we’ve got good competition every day.” Junior Mekhi Lynn appears slotted to step into the quarterback position for Princeton and off ers up a 6foot-3 frame with great versatility. He has a good arm which he didn’t get to use this spring in baseball due to COVID-19 shutting the prep season down. After a back-up role in 2019, Lynn is ready to step up and be a leader for the Vikings. Like fellow junior Harris, he’s hoping to gain more off ers as the season progresses which could coincide with how many times the pair can hook up on the deep ball. Many schools are optimistic on Lynn’s soon-to-be-tested talent. UC and Indiana have already off ered. “They love what we’ve got going on over here,” Lynn said. “They told me to keep working and they’ll come watch me play. Just keep working hard and I’ll do great things. I think we’re going to be good. We can beat everybody. We’re going to beat everybody.” Assuming health conditions allow play in the next month, Princeton’s slated to scrimmage Mason Aug. 21 on the road then start the season at Dublin Jerome Aug. 28. The fi rst game at Viking Stadium is scheduled for Sept. 4 against Loveland.

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Shutdown since mid-March, the Ohio High School Athletic Association released guidelines for local high schools and districts to allow skill training and conditioning in athletics beginning May 26. Since then, as restrictions loosened outside the realm of athletics, several schools have had positive COVID-19 tests with some resulting in quarantines. Methods of prevention have varied from school-to-school. Among the schools that have experienced the issue of a positive test was Anderson in late June. A parent of a student-athlete tested positive, thus putting the player in quarantine. Days later, the player tested negative and Anderson was allowed to resume practice June 30 after the weight room, gym, training room and other pertinent areas were thoroughly sanitized. Mount Healthy had an incident around the same time involving a football player on June 23. The Owls suspended athletic activities until July 13 for deep cleaning and sanitizing and players in the weight room between June 23-26 were asked to self-quarantine and be tested. St. Xavier’s football program was halted June 30 with a positive test. The Bombers then shut down everything through July 13 and are still diligently fi ghting the pandemic. Coach Steve Specht is often seen at the start of practice with hand sanitizer, taking temperatures and making sure each kid has their own individual water to stay hydrated as opposed to the proverbial team spigots. “The rules keep changing,” Specht said of the virus. “We learn a little bit more about this every week. Hopefully, we’re getting closer to a vaccine. I think every coach in the city will tell you, we wear a thousand diff erent hats (now).” Specht recognizes that kids are social creatures and social distancing is a tough sell on young people in public situations. St. Xavier Athletic Trainer Ken Rushford is also a popular guy at the start of practice with his usual verbal dissertations. “Make sure you’re wearing your mask, keep your hands off your face, make sure you sanitize your hands,” Rushford reminds. “You guys can help prevent any spread, we can only do so much during the time we have here. That’s the time we can control. We can’t control what they’re doing outside.” Added AD Brian Reinhart of St. Xavier’s pandemic pause, “We learned each case is diff erent depending on symptoms or not having symptoms. The diffi cult thing we’re fi nding is returning to play. It’s really time-consuming because it’s a case-by-case basis.” That said, Reinhart believes that structure is good for teenagers, along

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SCHOOL NEWS Winton Woods superintendent and high school administrators surprise honors diploma scholars Several district school buses fi lled with surprises and congratulatory gifts arrived at the homes of 27 Winton Woods High School students to honor and acknowledge their academic achievement. Superintendent Anthony G. Smith, Winton Woods High School Principal Eric Martin, and administrators delivered yard signs, medals, and certifi cates to celebrate each honors diploma scholar. Also distributed to each student was a nutritious, delicious traditional dinner for the family to enjoy together, prepared by the Child Nutrition Department. Scholars were surprised by their Most Infl uential Teachers, whom the students had chosen for impacting them the most in their entire school careers. Two beautifully decorated posters that covered the sides of the bus with “Congratulations” and “We are so proud”served as backdrops for photos taken of the scholars with their teachers and family members. “We wanted to ensure each of our students felt special,” said Superintendent Smith. “It takes an incredible amount of hard work and dedication over four years to earn an honors diploma from the state. We wanted to let them know that we are proud of them and make these trips in person, rain or shine.” To receive an honors diploma from the State of Ohio, students must meet all but one of the following criteria, unless it is a minimum graduation requirement: h 4 units of Math h 4 units of Science h 4 units of Social Studies h 3 units of World Languages h 1 unit of Fine Arts h 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale h 27 on the ACT or 1280 or higher on the SAT. To receive a career technical honors diploma from the State of Ohio (indicated with an asterisk), students must meet the following criteria: h 4 units of Math h 4 units of Science

h Riley Lauchard – Columbus State Community College for double major in literature and Spanish h Seth Okoh Okai – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College for information technology h Shelley Mbidi – Cincinnati State Technical and Community College for electro-mechanical engineering h Stephanie Trubl – Cincinnati State for early childhood education h Tajammal Hill – The Florida State University for ﬁ nance h Taylor Fields – University of Cincinnati (Blue Ash Campus) for African American history h Yoselin Ramirez Lopez – Loyola Marymount University for undecided Drew Jackson, Winton Woods City Schools Winton Woods High School Honors Diploma Scholar Evan Stumpf (right) and his Most Influential Teacher Bradley Ciminowasielewski. CORINA DENNY/PROVIDED

h 4 units of Social Studies h 2 units of World Languages h 4 units of Career-Technical Courses h 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale h 27 on the ACT; 1280 or higher on the SAT; WorkKeys: 6 or higher on Reading for Information and 6 or higher on Applied Mathematics h Field Experience h Portfolio Additional Assessments: earn an industry-recognized credential or achieve proﬁ ciency benchmark for appropriate Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent. Recognized were: h Valedictorian Matthew Bernardo, who will attend Xavier University for political science h Salutatorian Isaiah Smith, who will attend University of Akron for aerospace engineering h Aicha Mouhamed – Northern Kentucky University for international business h Ashmita Subedi – Northern Kentucky University for medical studies h Cameron Johnson – The Ohio State University for Public Policy Leadership / Public Administration h Naomi Renee Hall – Kentucky State University for psychology/biology and minor in business

h Ernest Wolke – University of Toledo for environmental engineering h Evan Stumpf – The University of Cincinnati for secondary education of physics h Fatimata Gassama – Northern Kentucky University for international business h Genevieve Lilly – Morehead State University for veterinary technology h Ibrahima Sy – University of Dayton for mechanical engineering h Jasmine Johnson – Wright State University for nursing h Joe’L Palmore – The University of Cincinnati for mechanical engineering h Kamille Austin – Central State University for music education and sound engineering h Kendal Phillips – Northern Kentucky University for mechanical engineering h Kiara Gaines – The Ohio State University for chemical engineering h Mariah Jackson – Spelman College for computer science and minor in cyber security h Michelle Alaniz – The Ohio State University for biology h Michelle Mitchell – Xavier University for theatre h Naomi Hall – Kentucky State University for psychology/biology and minor in business

SUA’s Freeman wins UC CEAS Engineering competition SUA senior Hanna Freeman ’21 of White Oak is the winner of a summer engineering competition and earned a scholarship to UC as her prize. Hannah has stayed busy this summer learning new skills at an engineering camp hosted by UC’s College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS). Hannah’s main challenge at the camp was a “shark tank” project where stuSee SCHOOL NEWS, Page 4B

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dents designed a prototype to overcome a challenge. This year, Hanna’s team won, earning her a $1,000 scholarship to UC. Hanna shared her gratitude for Saint Ursula’s strong STEM courses and education that helped prepare her for the challenge, “Thank you so, so, much for providing me with a fantastic education and skills that I could apply to this challenge. It helped me earn the scholarship!” The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) oﬀ ers unique summer camp experiences, perfect for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM. SUA graduate Reagan Knabe ’20 won the competition last year and also earned a $1,000 scholarship to UC. Jill Cahill, Saint Ursula Academy

Saint Ursula Academy proudly introduces Class of 2020 Senior Award recipients Saint Ursula Academy congratulates its resilient Class of 2020. Several graduating seniors earned special honors and were recognized at the socially distanced drive-in commencement ceremony on June 28. These special honors are given for academic achievement or in memory of individuals who made essential and enduring contributions to the Academy. They are awarded to students whose academic achievement, leadership, deep spirit of faith, and Christian service exemplify the quintessential qualities of a graduate of Saint Ursula Academy. Their classmates nominate the recipients of the Awards of Honor, and a committee of faculty members makes the ﬁ nal selection. h Gold Medal for Academic Achievement ~ Valedictorian: Ariel YoshitomiGray of Wyoming

Front row, from left: Hannah Lesko, Maya Goertemoeller, President Lelia Kramer, Ariel Yoshitomi-Gray and Elizabeth Olson. Back row: Sylvie O’Connor, Saige Smith, Stephanie Ahrnsen, Isabella Glynn and Kellie Hannan. This photo is a collage of individual images. THE NEW STUDIO/PROVIDED

h Silver Medal for Academic Achievement ~ Salutatorian”: Maya Goertemoeller of Monfort Heights Saint Angela Merici Award Stephanie Elisabeth Marie Ahrnsen of Mt. Airy In 1535, Saint Angela Merici founded the Ursuline Order, the ﬁ rst religious order in the Church to undertake the personal formation of young women. Angela believed that educated women held the key to a strong family, a sound Church, and a stable society. She had the courage to lead and transform

her world. This award, the highest honor given to a Saint Ursula Academy student in the graduating class of 2020, is given to a student who, like Angela Merici, exempliﬁ es the qualities of conﬁ dent leadership, a sense of compassion for others, a strong faith, and the ability to make positive change in her world. Mother Gertrude Creamer Award Maya Jocelyn Goertemoeller of Monfort Heights Mother Gertrude was a much-loved teacher and long-time principal at the

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Mother Gertrude, is highly respected by her fellow students and by the faculty for her leadership and service here at the Academy and in the community. Sister Mary Carmel McLellan Award Kellie Rose Hannan of Mt. Lookout Sister Mary Carmel, a member of the Ursulines of Cincinnati, continued the tradition begun by Angela Merici in opening new roles for women in society when she became the ﬁ rst woman to receive a doctoral degree from the University of Cincinnati. This award recognizes a student from the Saint Ursula Academy class of 2020 who, like Sister Mary Carmel, exhibits the rigorous academic discipline, the initiative, and the leadership to forge new paths for women in the world. Mother Fidelis Coleman Award Elizabeth Leigh Olson of Monfort Heights Mother Fidelis saw a need and broke the mold to start a new community of Ursulines that would not only educate students in a private academy, but who would also teach in the parochial schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Responding to a request of Archbishop Moeller in 1910, the new “Ursulines of Cincinnati” committed themselves to teach, serve, and care for the people of all social classes in the city. This award recognizes a student from the Saint Ursula Academy graduating class of 2020 who,

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like Mother Fidelis, has demonstrated initiative and leadership in her school and in her community. Roberta Foley Award

Isabella Jean Glynn of Montgomery Miss Roberta Foley taught drama and English to Academy students for decades.

She is remembered as a woman who maintained high academic standards for students and as one who recognized and promoted the enduring values of good manners and courtesy to others. This award honors a student from the Saint Ursula Academy class of 2020 who best exempliﬁ es Ms. Foley’s academic ideals and Christian courtesy. Sister Mary Helen Sanker Award Hannah Brooklyn Meyer Lesko of Bridgetown Sister Mary Helen was an outstanding educator who, as both teacher and principal, inspired generations of Saint Ursula students, parents, and faculty by her personal interest in them, by her faith, and by her zest for teaching and learning. This award is given to a student from the Saint Ursula Academy class of 2020 who, like Sister Mary Helen, demonstrates strong academic achievement, a clear sense of values, and a concern and commitment to the needs of others which enriches the lives of all those around her. Faculty Award Emelyn Saige Clairesse Smith of Northside The faculty of Saint Ursula Academy gives a special award to a student whose contributions to school and community cannot go unrecognized. The faculty has chosen to honor a student from the Saint Ursula Academy class of 2020 who possesses a contagious enthusiasm for learning as well as an inspiring sense of spirituality and

whose community service, both within and outside the walls of Saint Ursula, is exemplary. Judith Thompson Olberding Award Sylvia Mary O’Connor of Anderson Twp. Judy Olberding taught Religion and chaired the Religion department at Saint Ursula Academy for many years. Judy was known for her integrity, her compassion, her intellectual curiosity, her strength in times of trial, and her wisdom. This award, established by the faculty in her memory, recognizes a student in the graduating class of 2020 who displays these same admirable qualities. Jill Cahill, Saint Ursula Academy

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seams and are a darker color, both giving them greater durability with less visible wear. The socks will be given out through Franciscan Ministries’ Tamar’s Center, which is a day center that provides shelter and care for women who suff er from addiction and are being exploited through human sex traffi cking. Many of these women are homeless. Tamar’s Center serves as a fi rst responder, helping the women with their most urgent needs, ranging from food to security and from housing to medical care. Ginny Hizer, Franciscan Ministries

GE Cincinnati Employee’s Fund awards $2,100 to Franciscan Ministries Drive-up COVID-19 testing is being offered at The HealthCare Connection’s Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy centers on select Sundays through Aug. 19. PROVIDED

in our higher-risk groups.” “This is a situation where we feel we could help make a diﬀ erence for residents of the Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy communities,” said Bryan Strader, MD, President of TriHealth Physician Partners and Chief Medical Oﬃ cer of TriHealth Ambulatory Services. “More testing means more people can get the care they need if any of those tests come back positive.” For more information about COVID-19 testing, please visit healthcareconnection.org or TriHealth.com/coronavirus, or call (513) 588-3623. Terri Hornbach-Torres, THT Communications

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I’ve spent a lot of time eating in restaurants since 1996. That means I have also spent a lot of time having dinner table conversations. I have met new people, gotten to know others better, argued, chit-chatted, joked, commiserated and learned things. I’ve had too much to drink and said things I shouldn’t have, and I’ve also just eaten in companionable silence with my husband. And sometimes I’ve been frustrated and bored. It may be a while before some of us feel comfortable sitting around a table, elbow-to-elbow, talking over dinner. But before I give up my space here, I have some thoughts on what makes for good dinner table conversation. (I love you, all my friends!) We do all kinds of things deliberately to look better, to get ahead at work. But when it comes to how we interact with our friends, strangers or people we’d like to be friends with, we just do what we’ve always done. Most of us just say whatever comes into our minds and so many conversations are just each person waiting for the other person to stop talking about themselves so you can take a turn to talk about yourself. I say, make an eﬀ ort. Approach a sociable dinner with some intention. Think about topics beyond just the daily you. Cultivate stories, think about how to present your opinions, rely on questions that spark conversation. Try to be vivid! Everyone will just talk about how they mow their law or their favorite TV shows unless someone makes an eﬀ ort. Be that person. Or be the other good kind of person in a conversation: the thoughtful listener. Actually respond to what someone just said with empathy or laughter or a follow-up question. One thing I love about millennials is that they say things like, “I

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love you so much!” or, “That is the best thing anyone has ever told me!” It’s a little ridiculous, but it feels good. What I’ve learned from doing interviews is that people don’t tell you everything. It can seem rude to ask for clariﬁ cation, but if you don’t quite understand what someone’s talking about, ask a follow-up question. Don’t be embarrassed. If you ever listen to podcast interviews, you can hear how hosts often reiterate and amplify what the interviewee just said. Emulate them. If you ask questions about people, they will like you. Really listen to how much you talk. Or ask your friends. Are you hogging the conversation? I’ve always been fascinated by non-stop talkers. Not fascinated to listen to them, but fascinated as to why they don’t get the social cues that they are boring everyone around them. Unlike

a cocktail party, you can’t just pretend you saw someone across the room to get out of a tedious conversation. It’s OK to speciﬁ cally interrupt or change the subject or turn to someone else at the table and say, “So what do YOU think?” For some people, like my family, interrupting shows they’re interested and engaged. My husband’s an only child, and he needs a more polite style with moments of silence when he can get a word in. He’s mostly quiet, but then he’ll say something hilarious or clever and only the people who had stopped talking will get the beneﬁ t of it. If you’re out with friends from work, talk about work. Sometimes you have to. But if someone’s spouse is there, take a break. Especially if it’s complaining. In fact, complaining and gossiping about work is No. 1 on my list of things to avoid,

though I’m totally guilty of it. A good conversation is never about complaining or how much you dislike things. If you talk about politics or the state of the world, it’s easy to get into a negative place. When you’re with people who agree with you, there’s a tendency to just make it worse with every sentence of further outrage. If that happens to you, think of some things you’ve heard about that are positive on the subject so you don’t spiral downward. Take time to talk about the food. My personal rule is that while you’re eating one meal, don’t talk about other meals, past or future. Just enjoy what you’re having now. If you’re lucky enough to be eating good food, stop and enjoy it, make it part of the conversation. That is an opportunity to bind yourself to other human beings.

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