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St. Henry High school soccer player’s organ donation will help 100 others 16-year-old died unexpectedly after collapsing during a soccer practice Joe Danneman Fox19

Kelsey Niehauser and Dana Langenbrunner stand hand in hand atop the Embassy Suites in Covington on September, 23, 2017. KRISTINA HERMAN OF K HERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Local couples remember the day marriage equality swept the nation Sarah Haselhorst and Terry DeMio Cincinnati Enquirer | USA TODAY NETWORK

Chuck Beatty had predicted it, with crossed fi ngers. Two days before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in 2015, he’d sent UNITE Cincinnati, an LGBT magazine, to the printer with the headline “LOVE WINS!” Then Friday came fi ve years ago, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy held the swing vote in Obergefell v. Hodges – a case in which plaintiff and then-Cincinnati resident Jim Obergefell challenged Ohio’s ban on same-sex marriage. Obergefell fi led the suit because he was prohibited from putting his name on his late husband John Arthur’s death certifi cate. “They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law,” Kennedy wrote in the June 26, 2015, decision. “The Constitution grants them that right.” “We made the right choice,” Beatty said upon hearing the news on NPR, and hugged a coworker. Then he fl ed out the door to drive to Indianapolis, where the magazine awaited. That night, Beatty and his long-time partner, Chad Turner, who lived together in Covington, went from one LGBT bar to the next in Greater Cincinnati to deliver the magazine together. “We got to celebrate with everybody,” Beatty said. It was a night when younger people could thank older people who’d started the journey to equality, the couple said. Turner and Beatty never before thought they’d see a time they could marry. A night,

Chuck Beatty (right), with husband Chad Turner (left), pose outside their Covington home on Wednesday, June 24. Beatty and Turner got married in 2017. GRACE PRITCHETT/ENQUIRER

they said, that although the bars were inclusive and welcomed heterosexual couples, it felt like “a gay bar again,” Turner said. A night they felt community. Ryan Messer and Jimmy Musuraca-Messer of North Avondale already had plans to celebrate the day the ruling came out. At the time, they’d been leSee EQUALITY, Page 2A

ERLANGER - The Erlanger community continues to grieve the loss of a 16year-old who died unexpectedly at St. Henry High School after collapsing during soccer practice. The father of Matthew Mangine Jr. wants his son’s story to inspire. “You know as a parent, you know your kid as a parent, but you don’t know. You have that feeling that you know and after talking with his friends and Mangine reading the support and them telling you the stories I’m not supposed to hear until his wedding - it made me realize what kind of kid he was,” Mangine said. They called him a changer and a helper. It’s what Matthew did that’ll help change the lives of more than a hundred people. “Matthew had signed his donor card. I had never had that conversation with him. My wife did - and he had asked her about it. She said, ‘I do it to help someone else.’ He made that, that was one of the last decisions of his life. It puts into perspective who he was as a kid,” Mangine said. He was a happy kid - who would grow up to be a big brother - and a big presence on the soccer ﬁ eld. No one pictured the place where he won games would be the place where his friends now remember his loss. “The way they’ve handled this is unbelievable because they’ve helped us get through this process,” Mangine said. Matthew’s father says the more he talks about his son, the better he feels. And - the more he talks to his son’s friends, the more he learns about his son’s impact. “He is the kid that I thought he was and it sucks that he’s not going to be here in the future, but dammit while he was here, he did it right. That’s what we always talked about. I told him, ‘you got one shot. This is it. Use it as a positive inspiration. Be the inspiration. Don’t be the problem,‘” Mangine said. Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.

Boone County’s fair cancels over COVID-19 Hamilton County’s to go on with precautions Chris Mayhew Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

What each county fair in Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is doing has become clearer with Boone County recently canceling and Hamilton County’s fair board saying they will go on as scheduled with precautions.

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Northern Kentucky Many of the events that make the Boone County 4-H & Utopia Fair awardwinning are not permitted under COVID-19 regulations, according to a release on Facebook announcing the fair is canceled. The fair had been scheduled for Aug. 3-8. Boone County’s fair board will release details of how they will support See COUNTY FAIRS, Page 2A

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Independence man sentenced to 16 years in prison Oﬃ cials say he distributed child porn Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

An Independence man was sentenced June 23 to 16 years in federal prison after oﬃ cials said he distributed

Equality Continued from Page 1A

gally married after a spontaneous trip to New York in September 2013. The gathering of a couple hundred friends in their Over-the-Rhine home on that stormy summer in 2015 was a near coincidence. Guests had arrived with the intention to kick oﬀ Cincinnati Pride. Messer remembers an unexpected thunderstorm crashing through the sky and rain pouring on the chairs and tables they’d set up. When the storm calmed, the guests looked up – a double rainbow appeared over their home. “People were crying, and I entered and said, ‘I’m glad that happened, because we ordered that double rainbow,’ ” Messer said. Kelsey Niehauser of Delhi Township remembers the day of the landmark decision crystal clear, too. Instead of commemorating the moment in Cincinnati, she was cooped up in a car headed to South Carolina. She’d taken to scrolling her phone while traveling, but in the back of her mind, a sense of dread thrummed. Niehauser would be spending time with her with then-conservative, Republican family. It left her questioning whether she could be herself. She and Dana Langenbrunner were recently engaged after having met in

UNITE Cincinnati publication 'LOVE WINS' came out the same day as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, June 26, 2015. The publication features Cody and Christian Gausvik of Cincinnati, who'd been married two weeks and got their license after the ruling. PROVIDED.

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the state-qualifying events of 4-H livestock, horse and dog shows and the Miss Sweetheart, Miss Teen and Miss Boone County Fair pageants, according to the release. i Kenton County Fair and Horseshow announced on its website there will be an abbreviated fair with no midway rides, track events like the popular demolition derby, or food vendors. There will be a 4-H children’s livestock, horse show, and beauty pageant in the abbreviated fair, according to the website. i In Campbell County, the fair dates for the 164th Alexandria Fair & Horse Show remain scheduled for Sept. 2-7.

Ohio Hamilton County Agricultural Society announced in a June 16 release that

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child pornography. A release from the Department of Justice states Michael Clark, 50, distributed child pornography to a law enforceClark ment offi cer on fi ve different occasions using BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer fi le-sharing network. The offi cer was then able to

2013. Niehauser’s extended family was just warming up. As the car piloted through southern Kentucky, Niehauser stopped scrolling. News of the 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states popped up on her Facebook feed. She read the news. Again and again. Then, the friend who’d introduced Niehauser and Langenbrunner sent a text: “It’s true. No strings attached.” Niehauser’s eyes welled with tears. She didn’t stop crying that Friday in 2015. She didn’t know how her extended family would react, but her mother and sister were overjoyed. All the dread she’d felt before vanished. “It was just reassurance that even if it wasn’t going to be a good trip, I still had her at the end of the day and now we could make it offi cial,” Niehauser said. Back in Cincinnati, Langenbrunner and her family were ecstatic. Tentative wedding plans could fi nally be set in stone. It was a moment for Langenbrunner that felt safe. With the Supreme Court ruling, the two could marry without interference of lawmakers or the inconvenience of driving to another state. The two wed Sept. 23, 2017, in front of the Cincinnati skyline, both in fl owing white gowns. Now, Niehauser and Langenbrunner agree that marriage equality was another stitch in the fabric of the LGBTQ community’s fi ght for equal rights. Since the ruling, same-sex marriages in the nation have more than doubled, the Williams Institute – a University of California Los Angeles think tank on sexual orientation, gender identity law and public policy – reported. There were 513,000 married same-sex couples in the U.S. by May, 293,000 had been married post the Obergefell v. Hodges decision. “It’s a day that the LGBTQ community will never forget,” Turner said. “It’s a mark in history.” Beatty and Turner got married on Aug. 26, 2017, with close friends and family present. Marriage equality has been normalized by the Supreme Court decision, they said. “It’s going to be even nicer for generations to come,” Turner said. “It’s just going to be like breathing. You love who you love. It’s OK.” But it’s a fi ght that is far from over. Conversations that stemmed from the landmark decision need to continue so that younger generations remember,

the 165th Hamilton County Fair will go on as scheduled Aug. 13-16 – with precautions. The fair board fully intends to have a normal fair with grandstand events, rides, food, exhibits and other entertainment, according to the release. The fair will go on keeping guidelines for COVID-19, according to the release. The fair board has been in contact with oﬃ cials of Ohio, Hamilton County Health Department, and the Cincinnati Health Department, according to the release. The fair board will continue to work with the Ohio Board of Health, county and city health departments and Ohio Fair Managers Association to ensure the safety of fair patrons and fair volunteers, according to the release. i Warren County Fair announced on Facebook there will be a junior fair schedule July 20-25. Horse shows, livestock shows, a barnyard Olympics and aerospace and clothing and nutrition judged contests are among the sched-

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obtain a search warrant at Clark's residence in April 2018. During the search, Clark's computer was seized and a forensic examination revealed the child pornography, the release states. Clark was convicted of distributing child pornography by a federal jury in September, according to the release. In addition to the 16 year prison sen-

tence, U.S. District Judge David Bunning sentenced Clark to 20 years supervision upon his release. According to the Department of Justice, Clark must serve at least 85% of his prison sentence. Clark was being held in the Campbell County Jail, according to jail records, when this article was originally published.

The Messer-Musuraca family gathered together during a family trip. Ryan Messer (left) holds Rocco, 1 in his lap. While Jimmy Messer-Musuraca (right) stands behind Olivier, 5. Anderson, 12, stands in the doorway of the Airstream travel trailer and Lillian, 3, poses on a scooter. COURTESY OF RYAN MESSER

“there’s a reason that they have this ability,” Beatty said. “It’s bittersweet,” Langenbrunner said. “Exciting things have happened, but then at the same time, it’s terrifying because it can be taken away. You’re like, ‘Well that’s not fair because it’s not like straight marriage is on the line.’ ” Now, almost three years into her marriage, Langenbrunner worries about a new battle unfolding – starting a family. Messer and Musuraca-Messer know those intricacies well. They have four children. But the road to growing their family wasn’t smooth. Their insurance – Aetna – denied them for In Vitro Fertilization, saying there needed to be a female deemed infertile to move forward. The couple, along with Messer’s employer, Johnson & Johnson, fought it. And Johnson & Johnson? They paid for the entire procedure. In 2017, exactly two years after marriage equality decision, the U.S. Supreme Court decided same-sex couples could list both their names on their children’s birth certiﬁ cates. It marked another win for the Cincinnati-based couple. Messer muses on the two rulings. They were steps, he said, but there are many others that need to be taken. Ac-

cess to equality isn’t the same for the transgender and minority communities. When Cincinnati Pride was canceled this year due to the pandemic, Messer changed what the celebration meant to him. He took his 3-year-old daughter, Lillian, and peacefully protested the police killing of George Floyd. “One thing I know for sure,” Messer said, “the LGBTQ people that I know don’t stop at wanting simply their own freedom and equality.”

uled activities. i Butler County Fair has reversed an initial decision to cancel to oﬀ er a fair limited to 4-H and Future Farmers of America participants July 26 to Aug. 1. i In Clermont County, the junior fair

will be completely virtual during the July 26 to Aug. 1 fair dates, according to a June 9 Facebook post. All fair livestock exhibitors will show during the normal timeframe, but online, according to the post.

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Kelsey Niehauser and Dana Langenbrunner in Langenbrunner's parent's backyard on their wedding day September 23, 2017. KRISTINA HERMAN OF K HERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Enjoy orzo salad with vegetables and herbs Orzo salad with vegetables and herbs This makes a lot, but leftovers are so good. You could divide it in half. Go to taste on seasonings, adding more if you wish. I’ve changed the recipe a bit and here’s how I’m making it now. Salad ingredients 1 # whole wheat or regular orzo, cooked according to package directions 1 cup diced red onions 1 cup corn, thawed if frozen, cooked a bit if fresh 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced 1 bunch green onions, sliced, white root end also (may not use all) 1 cup dried currants, chopped dried apricots or chopped dried cherries 1 cup toasted slivered or sliced toasted almonds plus extra for garnish Handful fresh basil, chopped Several handfuls spinach, arugula, or mixed greens (optional) Salt and pepper Shredded Romano cheese for garnish Instructions

Orzo salad uses the produce of summer. RITA HEIKENFELD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Rita’s Kitchen Rita Heikenfeld

Gosh, this week I’m having a hard time deciding what recipe to share. Will it be black and red raspberry jams? With this latest rain (thankfully) my berries are ripening fast. Or classic cherry bounce made with black sweet cherries? A good for what ails you “potion” and a lovely liqueur. Cherries are in season and I’ve gotten several requests to share that recipe again. If I’m going strictly by the number of requests, though, you want my totable orzo salad more than the jams or liqueur. I’m thinking that’s because July 4 is around the corner. Take a moment won’t you, and be mindful of the abundant blessings of living in this country. Yes, we’re living in challenging times. But we have love, fellowship and caring

along with amazing food. Good reasons to gather and celebrate this holiday. This orzo salad is the perfect “go with” for a summer meal. No worries, though, about the jams and cherry bounce. Go ahead, stock up and freeze the fruit if you want (cherries should be stemmed but leave the pit in). I’ll get you those recipes in the next couple of weeks.

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Beshear releases guidance for getting Kentucky children back to school Mandy McLaren The Courier-Journal USA TODAY NETWORK

FRANKFORT – Kentucky’s 650,000 public school students will be required to wear masks, have their temperatures checked and keep their distance from peers in order to safely return to class this fall, according to the #HealthyatSchool guidance released by Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration. State oﬃ cials, including Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, said schools will rely on support from their local communities as they work to enforce new rules in their classrooms. Asked what she would say to parents who balk at the requirements – especially the condition for children in grades one and above to wear masks – Coleman invoked the ongoing dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I would very simply say that wearing a mask is more comfortable than wearing a respirator,” said Coleman, a former teacher who also serves as secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The guidance, which was created by

the Kentucky Department for Public Health, with feedback from the Kentucky Department of Education, superintendents and teachers, laid out fi ve key areas for schools to consider as they craft reopening plans: social distancing, cloth masks, health screenings, sanitation and contact tracing. The #HealthyatSchool guidance comes less than a week after Republican leaders in the Kentucky General Assembly issued a stern letter to state education offi cials, writing that there was a “great deal of frustration” among district superintendents over a lack of clear direction. Public, private and religious schools have been shuttered since mid-March, when Beshear recommended – rather than required – their closure. With Wednesday’s announcement, his administration continued to largely avoid issuing broad mandates, including whether schools should begin the year with in-person classes. “We are allowing fl exibility to school districts to resume educational services as they see fi t,” Coleman said, adding that she expects to see a variety of sce-

narios as schools reopen. Some may begin with in-person classes, while others will begin with remote instruction, she said. Jeﬀ erson County Public Schools, Kentucky’s largest district, plans to announce its reopening plan in mid-July. A spokeswoman for the district said JCPS would review the new guidelines and “come up with innovative ideas to maximize learning in a safe and healthy environment for students and staﬀ .” Other local school systems also said additional information would be forthcoming: i The Archdiocese of Louisville said it plans to release an announcement “later this week” about plans for the reopening of Louisville’s Catholic schools. i Bullitt County Public Schools Superintendent Jesse Bacon said in a letter to families that his district intends to open Aug. 26. Facebook Live events over the coming weeks will provide families with more information, he said. i Oldham County Schools Superintendent Greg Schultz said his district is “still working through details” of the guidance but will do its “best to meet the

expectations ... while providing the best educational experience we can for our students.” Oldham plans to open Aug. 12. Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s public health commissioner, said offi cials chose not to provide specifi c COVID-19 benchmarks for reopening because they did not want to off er “false precision where it doesn’t exist.” Looking forward to the fall months, Stack said Kentucky could avoid having to close its schools again – if teachers, students and their parents follow the new public health rules. “I hope we never have to go back to that kind of shutdown,” Stack said. Here’s what you need to know about Kentucky’s #HealthyatHome guidance:

Masks Students returning to in-person classes will be required to wear masks when moving around or if they’re within 6 feet of each other. Children in preschool or kindergarten will be exempt from the requirement. See SCHOOLS, Page 8A

Drug seizure is largest in Cincinnati history 530 pound air shipment traveling from China intended for Colorado Sarah Haselhorst Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

An air shipment that was traveling from China and had a stop-off at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport had 500 pounds of synthetic drugs and controlled substances. The shipment, intended for Aurora, Colorado, held “the largest drug seizure in the history of the port of Cincinnati,” Richard Gillespie, port director, said during a news conference Friday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection offi cers at an airport hub in Erlanger, Kentucky, seized the shipment May 11. Inside, it contained nearly 200 pounds of substances that help rogue chemists make fentanyl synthesis. A lethal dose of fentanyl is purported to be 2 milligrams, or just grains of the synthetic opiate, but that can vary depending on its purity and a user’s tolerance. If the shipment had been converted into a sellable product, it could have equaled around 87 million lethal doses, Gillespie estimated. Is the immense seizure related to the reopening of drug supply chains that had tapered during the pandemic’s height? Gillespie can’t say for sure. “We have not seen any kind of signifi -

cant slowdown in importation of trading cargo,” he said. “We’ve deﬁ nitely seen a huge increase, and obviously those people who want to import illicit narcotics are taking every opportunity they can to try to increase their chances of getting it in.” Among the 530 pounds of synthetic drugs and controlled substances were counterfeit handbags, shoes, medication, and agriculture and food products.

The shipment also contained medications billed as COVID-19 prevention drugs. Along with it were counterfeit tests for the virus, which are often identiﬁ ed by spelling mistakes. Of the narcotics, 435 pounds were drugs such as heroin and ecstasy. The rest were sedatives and other commonly prescribed medications for anxiety and depression. Combined, the amount of cannabinoids and cathinones – bath salts – had a street value of more than $2 million, oﬃ cials said. The shipment also contained mediSee DRUGS, Page 8A

Part of the over 500 pounds of synthetic drugs and controlled substances seizure made by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Erlanger, Kentucky, on May 11. CBP PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER STEVEN BANSBACH

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Ways to help a grandchild save for the future Simply Money Amy Wagner & Nathan Bachrach Guest columnists

Question: Charles and Kim from Montgomery: Our grandson is 6. What are the best ways we can help give him a ﬁ nancial head start? A: One of the best ways to take advantage of your grandson’s young age is to help him save for an expense that’s more than a decade away: College. You can either open a 529 college plan account as the grandparents or, if his parents already have an account open, you could just contribute to their plan (in Ohio, you do not need to be the account owner to get the state tax deduction). These plans are nice because they provide ﬂ exibility: Even if he decides not to attend a fouryear college, the funds can still be used for vocational school or community college. Once he’s a teenager and perhaps has ‘earned income’ from a job, we recommend he saves some of his paycheck in a Roth IRA (his parents will need to open a custodial account on his behalf). This

account will grow tax free for the rest of his life. You can help out by ‘matching’ however much he saves in that Roth IRA (note: the total amount contributed per tax year cannot exceed the amount earned or that year’s IRS contribution limit). For instance, let’s say he makes $3,000 one summer from a part-time job and decides to save half, or $1,500. You can then contribute up to another $1,500 to the account. If the two of you have money you would like to pass onto him once you’re gone, consider working with an estate planning attorney to set-up a trust. A Trustee will make disbursements to your grandchild based on your instructions you have written into the Trust. And ﬁ nally, as strong proponents of ﬁ nancial educational, we would love to see you help your grandson learn about responsible money habits as he grows up. And it’s never too early to start. In fact, research has found that children form their money habits by age seven! If you would like an interactive, age-appropriate way to do this, our friends at The Alpaugh Family Economics Center at UC have a fantastic program called $martPath. It’s free and available for anyone to use at: https:// smartpathlearning.com/ Here’s The Simply Money Point: Your grandson is lucky to have grandparents

who are so willing to help ensure he’ll be on sound fi nancial footing. Just make sure you’re not sacrifi cing your own fi nancial goals to give him this leg-up. Q: K.G. in Ryland Heights: I had to take out a personal loan a little while ago. Will my credit score get worse now with the new credit score changes? A: We’re assuming you’re referring to the changes that the Fair Isaac Corporation announced earlier this year that it would be making to its FICO score, which is the most commonly known credit score. These changes are good news or bad news, depending on your fi nancial situation. For those people who currently have strong scores, their scores could improve a bit more (by 20 points or so). However, if someone is having trouble making loan repayments or is increasing their debt levels, their score will likely fall. The new score will also place a bigger negative emphasis on personal loans. So, in your case, yes, your score could drop. But keep in mind that there are a multitude of credit scoring models, as well as numerous credit score companies, so not all lenders will use these new FICO scores. According to Bankrate, the FICO model that came out in 2009 is actually the most commonly used today. The Simply Money Point is that you

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GNC plans to permanently close up to 1,200 stores Sarah Brookbank Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

GNC Holdings Inc., parent company of health and wellness retailer GNC, has fi led for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it plans to close “at least 800 to 1,200 stores.” The Pittsburgh-based chain – which had approximately 5,200 retail locations in the U.S. and 7,300 locations globally as of March 31 – said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need to fi le for bankruptcy protection after being under “fi nancial pressure for the past several years.” “The COVID-19 pandemic created a situation where we were unable to accomplish our refi nancing and the abrupt change in the operating environment had a dramatic negative impact on our business,” the retailer said in frequently asked questions about the decision.

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Schools should have extra masks on hand for students who arrive without their own face coverings. Though masks will be required, no student should be punished for not wearing a mask, oﬃ cials said. Instead, the state is encouraging teachers and other role models to demonstrate, by example, the importance of wearing one. A challenge, according to interim Education Commissioner Kevin Brown, will be whether schools have support from parents and others in the community. In some areas of Ken-

In recent years, GNC has been cutting down on locations. In November 2018, GNC oﬃ cials had announced that they would close up to 900 stores over the next three years in the U.S. and Canada as leases expire. In July 2019, the retailer said it planned to focus the closings on mall locations. GNC has not yet released a list of locations that will close, but the saturated Greater Cincinnati market could be a target. As of June 24, GNC’s website said it operates 27 locations in Greater Cincinnati, from Union to Middletown and as far west as Lawrenceburg. There are six locations in Northern Kentucky alone. Many of the Greater Cincinnati GNC locations are in malls, strip malls and shopping plazas such as Crestview Hills Town Center, Cincinnati Premium Outlets and Eastgate Mall. USA TODAY contributed.

tucky, mask wearing has become a “divisive issue,” which is placing principals and teachers “in a conundrum,” Brown said in a recent call with superintendents across the state. Brown said community support will be crucial to keeping kids safe when they return to school. Namely, they need to see people in their families and society-at-large wearing masks while in public, he said.

said. However, if a student does have a temperature above 100.4 degrees, they cannot be left at a bus stop. Instead, they should be isolated to the greatest extent possible during the bus ride, with schools contacting their parents when they arrive to campus, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Students will be expected to remain, to the greatest extent possible, 6 feet apart from their peers during the school day. If classrooms are laid out so that kids are 6 or more feet apart, they may temporarily remove their masks. Otherwise, masks must remain on.

Brown said that schools should be able to run full bus loads. Siblings will be expected to sit together. By placing their children on a school bus, parents are giving assurance that they do not have a fever, Brown

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cations billed as COVID-19 prevention drugs. Along with it were counterfeit tests for the virus, which are often identiﬁ ed by spelling mistakes, CBP Acting Branch Chief Eric Zizelman said. The process of discerning substances from the mass seizure was relatively fast. Oﬃ cers used a device called a Gemini. For most substances, it only takes 20-30 seconds to identify the substance’s type and concentration. A handheld analyzer – a Raman – can be hooked onto the device to test for narcotics without the need to open a package they may be concealed in. “It’s been a game changer,” Zizelman said. But the historically large seizure wasn’t exactly surreptitious. Many illicit narcotics come sealed in things like statues, picture frames and engine blocks. “This was pretty brazen,” Gillespie said. “It was a lot of large packages of powders and liquids.”

Social distancing will be required in all common areas, and schools will be expected to place tape throughout hallways, marking oﬀ 6 feet of space.

Meals The state is recommending schools forgo regular cafeteria meal service amid COVID-19. Instead, schools should plan for diﬀ erent ways of serving food, including oﬀ ering “grab and go” meals or serving meals in classrooms, the Kentucky Department of Education said. Schools will also have to lengthen lunch periods to allow students adequate time for hand washing and eating their meals in a socially dis-

CBP Acting Branch Chief Eric Zizelman holds a counterfeit COVID-19 test on June 26, 2020. SARAH HASELHORST

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SPORTS CovCath grad Michael Mayer projected to get playing time for Notre Dame this fall James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Covington Catholic 2020 graduate Michael Mayer is the No. 38-ranked player on this fall's roster of the University of Notre Dame football team according to 247Sports.com. The website has been counting down the potential top contributors for the Irish this fall. Mayer arrived at Notre Dame in June, and 247Sports.com projects him as joining running back Chris Tyree as the most likely freshman Mayer contributors for the Irish in 2020 (beyond long-snapper Alex Peitsch). The No. 31 prospect in 247Sports’ fi nal composite ranking of the Class of 2020. Mayer was listed as the No. 2 tight end in the country (behind LSU signee Arik Gilbert) and 247Sports’ No. 23 overall pick. “Junior All-American,” said 247Sports.com in its recent analysis. “Sophomore breakout performer. Freshman contributor. The diff erence between Mayer and his (Brian) Kelly era freshman predecessors is I believe the true fi ve-star will make a few plays that help decide competitive contests in his rookie season.” Notre Dame graduated tight end Cole Kmet, who had 43 receptions last year. 247Sports projects Mayer to be in a rotation of up to fi ve players at the position along with potential NFL prospect Tommy Tremble, who had four touchdown receptions in 2019. The reigning Kentucky Mr. Football and the Gatorade Player of the Year, See MAYER, Page 2B

Eddie Eviston, head coach of Covington Catholic, joins That's My Boys Award winner Michael Mayer of CovCath at the That's My Boy Award banquet, Feb. 20, at the Manor House, Mason. PROVIDED/MICHAEL GOOD

Ryle senior Maddie Scherr reacts after being announced as Ryle's all-time leading scorer as Ryle defeated Conner 84-66 in girls basketball Jan. 29 at Conner HS, Hebron, Ky. On Sunday, Scherr was named Miss Basketball by the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

Ryle’s Maddie Scherr named Kentucky Miss Basketball James Weber Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

In what was almost a foregone conclusion after months of winning individual awards, Ryle 2020 graduate Maddie Scherr was named Miss Basketball Sunday by the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. The award was presented virtually Sunday, with a member of the committee showing up at her home to hand her the trophy on a live broadcast. She becomes the sixth Miss Basketball in Northern Kentucky history, all from six diff erent schools. Scherr follows Donna Murphy of Newport (1976), Jaime Walz of Highlands (1996), Katie Schwegmann of Bishop Brossart (2001), Erica Hallman of Holmes (2002) and Sydney Moss of Boone County (2012). Murphy was the fi rst player to win the award. “It’s a huge honor,” Scherr said. “Since I’ve been in the fi fth grade, I’ve thought about being Miss Basketball and it fi nally feels real.” She credited her loved ones in her life for helping her win the award. “Just the relationships with the people and everyone I’ve met, how they’ve supported me not just through basketball but through life moments and my high school career,” she said.

Ryle senior Maddie Scherr with her commemorative McDonald's All-American jersey, which will be framed at the school. Feb. 8, 2020. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

The honor adds to the litany of awards Scherr has won this season. She became Northern Kentucky’s ﬁ rst ever McDonald’s All-American, the

fourth in Greater Cincinnati history and the fi fth in Kentucky history. The McDonald’s All-American AllStar Games were canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. She won the Gatorade Player of the Year in Kentucky for the second straight year and was also awarded the Donna Murphy Award by the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation for her on-court and off court success. Scherr graduated as Ryle’s all-time leader in scoring, rebounding and assists, and led the Raiders to the 2019 state champion, Ryle’s fi rst title and Northern Kentucky’s second. Ryle won the Ninth Region for the third straight season this March and reached the state quarterfi nals before the tournament was canceled by the pandemic. She has a 3.8 GPA and is a Young Life participant and has acted as a Young Life Junior Leader and Mentor. She has been actively involved in coordinating Ryle’s girls basketball camps for kids and has volunteered as a leader at local youth soccer camps. Last year she set up, coordinated and ran a small group bible study for high school girls. She has signed with Oregon, an NCAA Final Four team in 2019 who was a naSee SCHERR, Page 2B

Florence Y’alls to play with reduced capacity Julia Fair Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK

Y’all ready for baseball? The Florence Y’alls minor league baseball team announced June 24 that the team will play this summer with fans at 50% capacity. But it’s unclear which teams they’ll play, since its umbrella group, the Frontier League, canceled its 2020 season due to COVID-19. In April, the league postponed its season and hoped to just delay its opening day, originally set for May 14. Another independent league, the American Association, recently announced it intends to play a season starting July 3 with six teams in three hubs. On June 24, The Frontier League announced that the 2020 season was oﬃ cially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the various restrictions in each state.

Luis Pintor drives a hit into left ﬁ eld for the Florence Freedom in Game 5 of the Frontier League Championship at UC Health Stadium in Florence, Ky., September 16, 2019. The Florence Y’alls minor league baseball team announced June 24 that the team will play this summer with fans at 50% capacity. GEOFF BLANKENSHIP/FOR

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Playing ball in Clermont County Midland oﬀ ers a league of their own for displaced Cincinnati baseball players

AMELIA - “Papa Joe” Hayden would smile knowing that all three fi elds at his Midland baseball complex were again being fully used in the summer. The man who built a local baseball powerhouse died in 2014 but would surely light a stogey in delight. The coronavirus halted college baseball seasons and pro ball in early March and the high school season was canned before it started. Summer teams called it quits and the Connie Mack World Series, which the Midland Redskins won three straight times, was scrapped. Now, Midland has gathered players and off ered workouts, playing games at the facility while Major League Baseball games have yet to start. Midland general manager Jeremiah Larbes off ers round-robin tournaments for locals who have succeeded at high levels. Just last weekend, a group of former Midland players, whose college or pro teams have been shut down, played in front of a decent crowd, according to manager Dave Evans. The following day, the 18U Redskins, featuring some of Greater Cincinnati’s better players along with those committed to major Division I schools, played a Sunday matinee that might have gathered many fans if publicized. “It’s a great summer for us for development,” Evans said. “Yeah, we’re really unhappy about not having a tournament at the end of the year going to Farmington (New Mexico for Connie Mack World Series). Especially after winning three in a row. But, hey, we’re just giving the opportunity to be out on the fi eld. Heck, major leaguers aren’t even playing.” Among those taking the opportunity to play recently were Cal Conley (West Clermont) of Texas Tech, Adam

Schneider (Covington Catholic) of New Mexico, Lane Flamm (New Richmond) of Xavier and Zade Richardson (New Richmond) of the Cardinals organization. Luke Waddell (Loveland) of Georgia Tech, Max Davenport (Walnut Hills) of Lincoln Trail and Cole Ayers (West Clermont) of Kentucky also came to get dust on their cleats. Schneider was slated to play for the Cincinnati Steam after seeing his University of New Mexico season cut down because of COVID-19. The Lobos had scouted the Covington Catholic player while he was playing with Midland in the Connie Mack World Series. “A lot of local college guys came out, so it’s pretty good competition,” Schneider said. “It’s a blessing. A lot of guys I know from high school weren’t going to play this summer. Summer’s a big deal for us to get the reps in and stay ready.” Those on the 18U Midland team not only lost their high school (and some senior) seasons but also the chance to play in a Connie Mack championship. The Midland opportunity ﬁ lls a void and a hunger. Ethan Kavanaugh of Highlands lost a senior campaign with the Bluebirds and a shot at Mr. Kentucky baseball honors. Kavanaugh will play for the Kentucky Wildcats. “We’re all pretty fortunate to have a summer season,” Kavanaugh said. “COVID really did ruin a lot of people’s seasons in high school and summer. Even, some people’s careers. I’m very fortunate to be out here playing with some good competition. It’s amazing, I feel like I’m in college already.” Devin Taylor of La Salle is just 16 but playing on the 18U Midland team. Among those who have played that early on the Redskins are Barry Larkin, Ken Griﬀ ey Jr. and Andrew Benintendi. Taylor led the Greater Catholic League-South in hitting, home runs and runs batted in as a freshman, but was denied a sophomore season. A lifelong

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The Frontier League, the largest and longest-running independent league, has teams spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River and from the Ohio River up into Canada. It determined traveling and hosting crowds wasn’t feasible because of the diﬀ erent restrictions in place across its 14 markets. Some teams in the league followed the umbrella group and canceled its season well, such as the team in Evansville, Indiana, the Evansville Otters. The Florence Y’alls, which changed its team name in January, will play in about a month. The local team can play because all teams were given the option to pursue baseball and other activities, based on the team’s state and local restrictions, according to a press release from the Frontier League. On June 22, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that outdoor venues, such as baseball parks, may open at a 50% capacity. That means up to 2,000 fans can watch the Florence Y’alls play this summer, said Hannah Siefert, director of fan communications. Details about the Florence Y’alls 2020 season are still being worked out, Siefert said, and added that more information should be available soon. “The Florence Y’alls, along with the other teams that plan to play baseball this year support the fellow Frontier League teams that are unable to play baseball,” the press release from the Florence team said. The Courier and Press contributed to this report. Julia is the Northern Kentucky government reporter through the Report For America program. Anonymous donors pledged to cover the local donor portion of her grant-funded position with The Enquirer. If you want to support Julia’s work, email her editor Carl Weiser at cweiser@cincinna.gannett.com to ﬁ nd out how you can help fund her work. Do you know something she should know? Send her a note at jfair@enquirer.com and follow her on twitter at @JFair_Reports.

tional championship contender this past season before that season was canceled. “I’m a really versatile player,” she said. “I would rather give an assist than score a bucket, and I try to do everything I can to help.” There is one more award on the horizon, as the Kentucky Associated Press has yet to release its all-state teams as voted on by media around the state. Simon Kenton senior Maggie Jones was also a ﬁ nalist out of the Eighth Region. Covington Catholic guard Grant Disken was a ﬁ nalist for Mr. Basketball, which went to Dayvion McKnight of Collins out of the Eighth Region. NKU signees Kennedy Igo from George Rogers Clark and Marques Warrick of Henry Clay were also nominated

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Midland Redskins celebrate their victory over the Danville Hoots after the championship game of the Connie Mack World Series last season at Ricketts Park in Farmington. The Redskins eye back-to-back CMWS titles this year. JON AUSTRIA/THE DAILY TIMES

fan of Ken Griﬀ ey Jr, with a lefty swing, Taylor is playing with the best in the area. “It would be unbelievable if I were still at home right now,” Taylor said. “I’d just go crazy. We’re just out here playing baseball, doing our thing, playing the sport that we love.” Taylor hopes to add his name to the extensive list of Midland big leaders, but still has two more seasons with the Lancers and is a verbal commit to Indiana. Lauden Brooks missed his junior season at McNicholas and is one of the area’s top inﬁ elders. He’s highly-rated by the Perfect Game and Prep Baseball Report organizations and is headed to Kentucky. For this summer though, he’s Midland blue and gold. “To wear this across your chest

means a lot,” Brooks said. “The name is remembered across the country. I couldn’t even imagine not playing. Baseball’s something you rely on. It’s an awesome sport. It would be hard for everybody because everybody loves the game.” To spice things up, in addition to the occasional out-of-town teams coming in for a weekend, Midland will hold a draft. There are the older “Big ‘Skins”, and the 18U squad that will be split. The plan is to have the teams play each other for two or three weeks depending on the availability of pitchers. It might not have the pomp and circumstance of a formal tournament, but it may be the best competition the players could see. “Being out here around the kids, it’s what Mr. Hayden would have wanted,” Evans said.

Brant Smithers of Walton-Verona with his award for best free-throw percentage as shown during the social media broadcast of Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball, June 28.

Jeremy Davis of Simon Kenton with his award for most threes per game as shown during the social media broadcast of Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball, June 28.

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for Miss and Mr. Basketball, respectively. In addition, Walton-Verona’s Brant Smithers won an award from the Lions Eye Foundation for leading the state in

free-throw percentage (90 percent). Simon Kenton 2020 graduate Jeremy Davis won an award for leading the state in 3-pointers per game (4.0).

CovCath senior Michael Mayer looks for an opening as he runs downﬁ eld for a 76-yard touchdown catch as Covington Catholic defeated Ryle 37-0 August 23, 2019 at Covington Catholic HS. JAMES WEBER/THE ENQUIRER

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Mayer caught 50 passes for 970 with 15 touchdowns, averaging over 19 yards per reception. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder also had 90 tackles and four interceptions at de-

fensive end. CovCath ﬁ nished 15-0 with the Class 5A state championship, its second in Mayer’s three years. He was a winner at the Cincinnati Sports Awards last week. “Michael Mayer is such a complete player and the way he has performed at such a high level at every event we have seen him at, it was just too much to ignore,” said 247Sports National Director

of Scouting Barton Simmons. “He checks oﬀ all of the boxes athletically, he’s incredibly consistent, he had a huge senior year in terms of productivity, and he has a multi-sport background. He is a safe pick at this spot, but also a high-upside guy.” Notre Dame's season opener is scheduled for either Sept. 5 or 6 at Navy, then the Irish host Arkansas Sept. 12.

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Dayton 314 9th Ave.: Katherine and Adam Schirmer to Matt York; $67,000 422 Riverpointe Drive, unit 6: Melissa Ruff to Jennifer and Guy Willet; $250,000 823 Thornton St.: Cody Phillips to Lisa Sletto; $106,500 918 Walnut St.: Ashley and Shawn Tursany to William Beck; $135,000

Edgewood 231 Colony Drive: Dillon Greene to Christina and Tyler Elders; $405,000 3042 Parkdale Court: Casey and Gary Auffart to Margaret and Thomas Gillard; $237,500 3053 Village Drive: Martha and Michael Kuhn to Laura and Cameron Stockdale; $228,000 3120 Lawrence Drive: Lacy and Matthew Farano to Kristine and Pietro Strobbia; $375,000 361 Marmil Circle: The Estate of John T. Geise to John Nowlin; $228,500 678 Canterbury Drive: Vontaze Burton Jr. to Regan Hagestad and Laura Hagstead; $1,050,000

Elsmere 1086 Shadowridge Drive: Cara and Jacob Korfhagen to Luther Hall; $165,500 1118 Timberlake Road: Heather Bowling to Destyn Thomas; $218,000 345 Eastern Ave.: Camille Jacob Herrle to Gina Partin; $147,000 38 Short Vine St.: D&L Rental Properties, LLC to Matalyn Colson; $127,000 642 Bedinger St.: Cindora Donohoo to Linda and Thomas Browne; $75,000

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COMMUNITY NEWS Civil War in NKY, Part 2: Engineers of the Civil War Fortifi cation System Learn about the engineers who designed and built the Northern Kentucky Civil War Fortifi cation System, which protected Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati from invasion by the Confederate Army in the 1860s. Historian and archaeologist Jeannine Kreinbrink will explain the diff erent types of fortifi cations, how they were built, whom they were named for, which ones still exist and more. To register, go to https://bit.ly/31sQEnG Information on how to connect to the session will be sent after registration. Kreinbrink is president of K&V Cultural Resources Management, Behringer-Crawford Museum archaeologist associate and board member of the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum. She has researched and studied these sites for over 30 years. Hosted by Shane Noem and Tara Johnson-Noem, NKY History Hour is a weekly off ering of Behringer-Crawford Museum focused on Northern Kentucky history, featuring local authors, historians and archaeologists. On July 8, historian and BCM trustee Pam Marcum will highlight Northern Kentucky settlers who fought in the Revolutionary War and describe the genealogical work required to learn about them. NKY History Hour presentations are free to the public during this introductory period but may become a BCM members-only benefi t in the future. To access NKY History Hour and many other entertaining and thought-provoking programs for free, join BCM today: http://bcmuseum.org/support-us/join/ become-a-member.

Chippie-in-a-Box Summer Camps offer crafts, experiments, scavenger hunts and more Do you wish you could send your kids to summer camp? Do you wish you could go too? Now you can – without leaving home – with Behringer-Crawford Museum’s virtual summer camps. They’re the perfect cure for those “there’s nothing to do” blues. Beginning in July, there will be three one-week camps with diff erent themes, each with separate sessions for Pre-K through second grade and third through fi fth grade. Each camp includes fi ve days jampacked with engaging educational entertainment from arts and crafts to science experiments and outdoor scavenger hunts. Hands-on activities, which children can do by themselves, or in the case of preschoolers, with help from an adult or older sibling, are supplemented with videos and live interaction with BCM staff and teen counselors via Zoom.

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The best part – Chippie-in-a-Box summer camps come with a complete pack of instructions and supplies needed for all activities. Total cost for each camp plus supplies – just $30 for BCM member and $40 for non-members. Camp topics and dates are: Explore Nature, July 7-11 Recycled Fun, July 14-18 Art Through the Ages, July 21-25. For more information and to sign up for Chippie-in-a-Box Summer Camps, go to https://bcmuseum.networkforgood.com/events/21548-chippie-s-virtual-summer-camp-in-a-box Sharen Kardon, Behringer-Crawford Museum

Tips for buying local meat Many people are interested in purchasing local meat, because they want to support local farmers and give a boost to their local economy. This year, some may be interested in buying local simply because they cannot fi nd the types of meat or the cuts they want at the grocery stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Kentucky, you can fi nd producers selling local beef, pork, lamb and poultry at farmers markets, roadside stands, directly off the farm and online. In some cases, you may personally know the producer you are buying from, but that’s not always possible. As with purchasing from any unknown seller or entity for the fi rst time, some people may feel a little uneasy. Here is some information to help you feel confi dent in your local meat purchases.

By law, all meat must be inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture prior to it being sold. All registered farmers markets and roadside stands require their producers to have USDA certifi cation. If you are purchasing from another venue or want reassurance that the meat has been inspected by the USDA, it is fi ne to look for the USDA inspection legend or ask to see it. If they are selling meat directly from their farm, producers should have informed the local health department. The health department should have inspected the operation to make sure they are practicing safe food storage and handling practices in addition to the USDA product inspection. As a customer, you can ask to see their health department score. You can also ask the producer questions about the farm or even ask to see their animals. People look for diff erent characteristics in meat when they look for quality, but probably the easiest indicator of freshness is the “sniff test”. If the meat smells “off ” or pungent, it may not be a good idea to buy it. Since we are very visual creatures, color can be an important indicator of quality, but realize that meat colors can change with packaging. For example, fresh beef tends to be red in color, but when it is vacuumed sealed in packaging, it can turn purple. Both are safe to eat. With that said, green is not a good color for any type of meat, and you should avoid it. Once you have made a meat purchase, it is important to continue to take proper food safety precautions to ensure the meat stays fresh. For this rea-

son, your meat should be one of the last purchases you make while out running errands. It is important for you to get it home and in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses from forming. Diff erent types of meat have diff erent storage times. If refrigerated, ground beef, ground lamb and chicken should be used within one to two days. Refrigerated pork and lamb chops, lamb roasts and lamb steaks should be used within three to fi ve days. If frozen in an airtight container, meat can last indefi nitely, but the quality will diminish the longer it is frozen. To fi nd optimum quality times for a particular frozen meat, visit the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s website at https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/ home. More information on safely purchasing local food is available by contacting the Kenton County offi ce of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. We may be reached by phone 859-356-3155. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Source: Gregg Rentfrow, UK Meat Science Extension Specialist Submitted by Daniel Allen, Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service

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$209,000 127 Hillwood Court: Jennifer and Kyle Francis to Jennifer Farrel; $145,000 29 Sagebrush Lane: Patsy Underwood to Rachael and Skyler Ulrich; $200,000 3218 Crescent Ave.: Jo Ann and Matthew O'Brien to Franklin Hicks III and Franklin Hicks Jr.; $157,000 3246 Crestline Drive: Martha and Jeffrey Mains to Jean Madonia; $180,000 3401 Southway Ridge: The Drees Company to Kimberly and Brian Johnson; $475,000 3419 Cherry Tree Lane: Moving Home, LLC to Ashten Dawalt; $127,500 3939 Brunswick Court: The Drees Company to Laurel and Leo Greis; $330,000 4061 Woodchase Drive: Shaina Johnson and Alex Jessie to Brad Piper; $87,500 4111 Circlewood Drive: Chrissi and Jason Knudsen to Rebecca and Clifford Rider; $145,000

Florence 10 Airview Drive: Kimberly and Leonard Wetz Jr. to Alma Gonzalez; $180,000 10096 Crescent Drive: Laura and John Knaley to Jacquelin Ibarra and Omar

Ruiz; $159,000 126 Merlin Place: Courtney and Christophe Mitchell to Sara Wolfer and Landon Montgomery; $170,000 1517 Atlanta Court, unit 18-304: Hannah and Michael Johnson to Terry and Jerald Holly; $178,000 329 Center Park Drive: Michael Gatewood to Josi Sullivan; $165,000 600 Friars Lane, unit 2: Juanita and Christopher Allen to Madeline Rison; $106,000 648 Friars Lane, unit 10: Krizia and Luis Archaga to Kylee Layne; $103,500 7023 Glenburn Drive: Rebecca and Daniel Zimmer to Jennifer and Nicholas Baker; $232,000 7048 Glen Arbor Drive: Bruce Houghton to Patricia and Richard Henson; $455,000 8132 Woodcreek Drive: Betty and Joseph Leadingham to Melissa and Brian Smith; $330,000 8175 Heatherwood Drive: Lisa Cornett to Samantha and Kyle Cadwallader; $295,500 8627 Heritage Drive: Angelika Merrill and William Merrill to Laura and John Knaley; $250,000

Fort Mitchell 20 Otter Drive: Barbara Hurd to Rhonda and Tommy Hager; $195,000 223 W. Orchard Raod:

Eugenie and Anthony Kreutzjans to Holly and Scott Scholz; $548,500 2315 Dixie Highway: Ashley Warren to Lara and Kevin Sowder; $287,500 240 Beechwood Road: Tina and Timothy Linder to Alisha and Kyle Proctor; $370,000 89 Thompson Ave.: The Estate of William J. Miller to Jennifer and James Copple; $265,000

Fort Thomas 110 Wessex Court: Alysia and Sean Sester to Andrew Allan; $197,500 117 Brentwood Place: Emma Yelton to Tabitha and Courtnay Tolliver; $85,000 125 Grant St.: Catherine and Patrick Collopy to Cecily and Tyler Crombie; $225,000 186 Holiday Lane: Trista and Jared Williamson to Kali Boulanger; $279,000 2127 Memorial Parkway: Elizabeth and Joseph Northcutt to Margaret Nowland; $210,000 224 Scenic View Drive: Jennifer and Edward Hall Jr. to Trista and Jared Williamson; $347,000 36 Avenel Place: Amy and Gregory Ewing to Stewart Brase II; $380,500 38 Casegrande St.: Anthony Caputo to Emily and Joseph Barnes; $550,000 48 Villagrande Boulevard: Rhiannon Blazer to Karan

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134 Morris Road: Tina Ditommaso to Allison and Austin Schreck; $185,000 1623 Cumberland Ave.: Melissa and Andrew Burchett to Catalina and David Snoke; $270,000 1717 Mount Vernon Drive: Rita and Joseph Kowalski to Karl Lutes; $325,000 1858 Beacon Hill Drive: Kathleen and David Kreyling to Jane and Brandon Zembrodt; $330,000

373 Deepwoods Drive, unit 7A: The Estate of MaryAnn Koeninger to Jacob Roth; $137,000

Independence 10105 Meadow Glen Drive: Celestial Building Corporation to Cynthia and Corey Banta; $235,000 10256 Meadow Glen Drive: Erin and Richard

Foster to Elizabeth Moore and Michael Bravender; $200,000 10299 Emancipation Place: Brittany and Dominic Castellano to Tyler Loechel; $182,500 10354 Chambersburg Drive: James Ball III to Brenda and Jerry Eversole; $194,000 10524 Bristow Lakes See REAL ESTATE, Page 5B

Hebron 1005 Blomfield Drive: Christopher Gosney to Angela and Dennis McWhorter; $231,000 1031 Rivermeade Drive: Danna and Larry Leslie to Shelby and Robert Trombley; $309,500 1346 Dominion Trail: Arlington Builders, LLC to Lori and Eric Wagner; $322,000 2130 Canyon Court: Chelsie and Eric Rogge to Mallory and Corey Smith; $225,000 2327 Oakview Court: Colleen and James Menkhaus to Linda and Billy Long; $377,500 2744 Berwood Lane: Carlotta and Michael Prather to Wilmaris and Pablo Vega; $177,000 2772 Fister Place Boulevard: Halle Tremaglio to

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Drive: Leslie and Earl Wright II to Emily and Thomas Scanlon; $273,000 1059 Cherryknoll Court: Cassie and Robert Gaynier to Emad Elgawly; $282,500 10958 Gristone Circle: Susan and William Arney to Mitchell Hatter; $430,000 1232 Cannonball Way: Jennifer and Michael Richard to Sherry and Thomas Rankin; $200,000 1369 Cairns Court: Bethany and Ian Olano to Amber Robinson and Timothy Woeste; $224,000 1410 Meadowfield Court: Fischer Single Homes IV, LLC to Kim and Michael Glick; $301,000 1482 Grand Ledge Court: The Drees Company to Tammy and Gary Wagner; $365,500 1850 Autumn Maple Drive: Fischer Single Homes IV, LLC to Anteia Greer; $239,500 1921 Autumn Maple Drive: Fischer Single Homes IV, LLC to Aubrey McKee and Ristlin Taylor; $269,500 2079 Fullmoon Court: Ronnie Glover II to Kayla and Travis Kleifgen; $225,000 2113 Patriot Way: Tammy and Gary Wagner to Joshua Torres; $265,000 2776 Sycamore Creek Drive: Sarah Rhodes to Joel Hood; $321,000 2841 Sycamore Creek Drive: Michelle Kelley to Ian Coker; $236,500 336 Bristow Road: Tina Pruitt and Eric Huffman to Joshua Martin; $140,000 3941 Highspire Drive: The Drees Company to Kelley and Brian Irby; $397,500 4201 Arbor Court: Nastold, LLC to Gail and Jeffrey Forlenza; $112,500 4305 Cobblewood Court: Stephanie and Timothy Smith to Ty Ellis; $100,000 4375 Silversmith Lane: Carrie Vires and Wade Vires to Robin and Mark Garcia; $315,000 4954 Moonlight Way: Jessica and Donald Hinkle to Amie and Gregory Taphouse; $271,500 5121 Madison Pike: Emily and Christopher Hellmann to S.Brad Killebrew; $180,000 5249 Millcreek Circle: Jamie and Anthony Johnson Jr. to Juanita Frost; $215,000 5316 Midnight Run: Jennifer and Anthony Weibel to Jacalyn and Aaron Mains and Elizabeth and Dannie Smith; $269,000 6363 Stonemill Drive: Shannon and David Ponder to Robyn and Chris Gilb; $300,000 6514 Sugar Tree Drive: Meghan Cloyd to

Brandon Hicks; $80,000 736 Independence Station Road: Anna D'Ambrosio and Amanda Bush to Rebekah Lotspeich; $265,000 757 Stonybrook Court: The Drees Company to Tara and Craig Walker; $257,000 961 Ally Way: Kelley and Brian Irby to Patricia and Sam Howell; $235,000 9726 Cloveridge Drive: Jenna and Benjamin Knipper to Taylor and Alexander McKenzie; $205,000

to Edward Hall Jr.; $230,000 943 York St.: Jen and Gary Gearding to Christopher Levinsky; $210,000

Ryland Heights 8916 Porter Road: Patricia and Russell Farrell to Keith Bales; $72,500

Southgate

426 E. 45 Latonia St.: Stephanie and Gabriel Scully to Real Invest, LLC; $70,000

118 North St.: Nancy Shepherd to Patrick Toner II; $82,000 14 Woodland Hills Drive, unit 5: Diana Barlow to Abbey Cherry; $89,000 158 Valley View Drive: Cody McClannahan to Rachael Shepler; $160,500 207 Snow Shoe Drive: Karen and David Reis to Katherine and Thomas Wegener; $265,000 32 Woodland Hills Drive, unit 1: Kyle Pfeffer to Sydney Watson; $84,000 42 Woodland Hills Drive, unit 1: Cynthia Curry, Christa and Tristan Wolfe to Jennifer Allen; $82,000 66 View Terrace, unit 6: Aaron Stack to Christa Nienaber; $76,000

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139 Montclair Ave.: Edythe and Donald Phelps to Austin Thorne; $122,000 216 Deverill St.: Alexander and Andrew Carter to Heidi Summers and Brice Miller; $138,500 220 Adela Ave.: Equity Trust Company to Meredith Hartfiel; $70,000 445 Southwind Lane, unit 33-203: Victoria and Stephe Cuntz to Bryan Jacob; $187,500

4506 Church St.: Gabrielle and Thomas Boyer to Rebecca Caldwell; $123,000 731 Carol Drive: Gerri and Larry Slusher to Ashley Sheard and Matthew Booher; $195,000

Lakeside Park 211 Farmington Drive: Amie Wells to Erin and James Knauf; $275,000 2490 Fountain Place, unit 6D: Cynthia and John Pohlgeers to Jeffrey Stricker; $155,000 74 Carran Drive: Erin and Tyler Knauf to Lisa and Douglas Pinney; $214,000

Latonia

Melbourne 413 Carlisle Ave.: Melissa and Robert Rutherford III to Janice Daffron; $118,000

Morning View 2261 Hemfling Road: Jessie and David Dalton to Tabatha and Zachary Magee; $160,000

Newport 194 Main St.: Elizabeth Jones to Renee South; $156,000 2222 Joyce Ave.: Amy and Brian Nolan to Conner Verst; $127,000 314 W. !3th St.: Lynn and Johnny Ashley to Erin Reeves and Aaron Breetz; $159,000 337 Washington Ave., unit 8: Brad Stropes to Megan Herbert; $155,000 635 E. 3rd St.: Bell Home Solutions, LLC to Charles Spenlau Jr.; $352,500 822 E. 7th St.: Natalie and James Conner

Union 1019 McCarron Lane: The Drees Company to Carole and Michael Mayers; $411,000 10240 Pembroke Drive: Sahar and Keerthi Kanubaddi to Kathleen and Michael Stopel; $462,500 1031 Spectacular Bid Drive: Mary and David King to Kathleen and Bryan Brown; $450,000 10694 War Admiral Drive: Dan Lindeman II to Tejal and Mehukumar Patel; $327,500 10840 Seabiscuit Court: Amanda Melcher to Esineya Chigaga and Samuel Abankwa; $382,000 11008 Galileo Boulevard: Hannah and Matthew Griffin to Sheri and Brett Bachman; $474,000 1109 Avon Court: Jennifer Streuker to Tamara and William Goodwin; $290,000 11178 War Amiral Drive: Mark Skiba to Sydna and Simon Odland; $520,000 12001 Cloverbrook Lane: Tiffany and Kyle Huffman to Mary Colonna; $320,000 1958 Rosemont Court: Arlington Builders, LLC to Misty and Dallas Wilson;

$423,000 2254 Aligiers St.: Hannah and Nicholas Burkhardt to Molly and Justin Sunderhaus; $193,000 2556 Lona Lane: Natalie Peters and Adam Dickerson to Cathy and Timoth Kreimer; $107,000 265 Mallory Lane: The Drees Company to Ciara and Andrew Ralenkotter; $356,500 6621 Glencree Lane: Tara and Craig Walker to Mary Anderson; $235,000 725 Oakridge Drive: Nancy and Carl Cassell to Bethany and Ian Olano; $220,000 9695 Soaring Breezes: Cynthia and Bruce Breitholle to Amy and Dustin Dichiara and Gerard Dichiara; $275,000

Villa Hills 12 Steven Court: Tara Groneck to Shirley and Michael Withrow; $220,000 2703 Wesley Drive: Gary Burris to Heidi and Dominic Monson; $218,000 2721 Wesley Drive: Sean Payne to Stephanie and Joshua Durairaj; $200,000 917 Rosewood Drive: Deborah and Paul Hemsath to Leah and Michael Jones; $1,080,000 948 Palimino Drive: Julie and Keith Miller to Joseph Hearn Jr.; $185,000

Walton 1099 Camin Lane: Jacalyn and Aaron Mains to Margaret and Joshua Goble; $475,000 12216 Gaines Way: Angela and Lee Perry to Jennifer and Stephen Fitch; $415,000 177 Blackgold Court: Tara and Cleve Samuel to Lori Shea; $275,000 315 Maiden Court, unit 3: Peggy and Donald Schmeisser to Karen and Biff Mathis; $145,000 413 Foxhunt Drive: Linda and Timothy Ekberg to Jessica and Gary Saint Clair; $231,000 609 Crosswinds Pointe Court: Celestial Building Corporation to Jordyn Strahan and Logan Turner; $191,500 92 High St.: Elizabeth and Neil Stauffer to Autumn Stanfield; $150,000

Wilder 104 N. Watchtower Drive, unit 303: Kara Sanders and Heather Young to Clarence Turner; $138,500 460 Lakeview Drive, unit 2: Andrea and Darin Surrey to Steve Jones; $93,000 480 Lakeview Drive, unit 11: Cynthia and Rob Zion to Patricia and Christopher Christensen; $100,000

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The company that compiles the Top Workplaces Cincinnati list for The Enquirer, Energage, identiﬁ es special or “best in show” award recipients that are chosen based on standout scores for employee responses to 11 speciﬁ c survey statements. Employees rate these statements on a seven-point Likert sales from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” To select recipients, Energage looks at high statement ranks for scores to determine areas where an organization stands out. Three separate “best in show” awards for leadership among the 130 Top Workplaces Cincinnati organizations will be announced at a later date.

Appreciation Heritage Bank What the company does: Commercial bank Locations: Headquarters in Burlington and 18 other branches Why the win: I feel genuinely appreciated at this company. What an employee says: “My managers telling me they appreciate me. It’s a great feeling to be appreciated and I feel it constantly. It makes me want to do more and go above and beyond each day.”

Benefi ts Unlimited Systems LLC What the company does: Helps manage oncologists’ offi ces through software tools and business intelligence. Location: Sycamore Township Why the win: My benefi ts package is good compared to others in this industry. What an employee says: “For me, the 401(k) match is an important benefi t, it allows me to contribute to my future but also shows that Unlimited Systems is invested in me as well by also contributing.”

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Clued-in senior management Phillips Edison & Co. What the company does: Owns and operates grocery-anchored shopping centers Location: Symmes Township Why the win: Senior managers understand what is really happening at this company. What an employee says: “The senior managers here show they know what’s going on all the time. The company’s success is testament to that in and of itself.”

Communication NRL Mortgage What the company does: Residential mortgage originator Location: Mount Adams Why the win: I feel well-informed about important decisions at this company. What an employee says: “Our president has a monthly meeting that keeps everyone well informed about NRL.”

Direction BRG Apartments What the company does: Operators of apartment communities in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky; Dayton, Ohio; Columbus; and Louisville

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Location: Sycamore Township Why the win: I believe this company is going in the right direction. What an employee says: “We are headed in a new direction and I am excited to see how it turns out.”

Doers Vega America, Inc. What the company does: Manufacturer of industrial instrumentation Location: Oakley Why the win: At this company, we do things eﬃ ciently and well.

What an employee says: “Get information to the people that need it; respond to pricing and quote issues.”

Managers HCESC What the company does: Designs programs, oﬀ ers services and provides support in the areas of special education, curriculum, standards, leadership, assessment, data analysis, instruction, and educational technology See TOP COMPANIES, Page 8B

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Location: Forest Park Why the win: My manager helps me learn and grow, makes it easier to do my job well and cares about my concerns. What an employee says: “My supervisor has an extensive background in school nursing and is always willing to share her knowledge and experience with us.”

Meaningfulness Beech Acres Parenting Center What the company does: Provides parent education, foster care services and individualized parent, child and family counseling services

Location: Anderson Township Why the win: My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful. What an employee says: “Impacting the lives of teachers, students and families throughout the Cincinnati area.”

New ideas Total Quality Logistics What the company does: Third-party logistics Location: Union Township Why the win: New ideas are encouraged at this company. What an employee says: “TQL has a speciﬁ c ‘idea box’ on our intranet. This allows for an employee to give ideas for any department to be better. We’ve taken many ideas from this box to help improve our IT applications, events, and employee morale.”

Training Huﬀ Realty What the company does: Full-service agent/broker realty company Location: Fort Mitchell Why the win: I get the formal training I want for my career. What an employee says: “I think the Huﬀ learning portals are the most awesome tools. I really enjoy the systems.”

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Fidelity Investments What the company does: Financial services: Location: Covington Why the win: This company operates by strong values. What an employee says: “Never in my 15-year career have I ever been told

Truepoint Wealth Counsel What the company does: Wealth management and ﬁ nancial advisory services, including tax preparation and estate planning. Location: Blue Ash Why the win: I have the ﬂ exibility I need to balance my work and personal life. What an employee says: “We use technology to be able to work remotely and even remotely join meetings. My teammates have my back and will always support me when something comes up. They know the importance of family and personal well-being.

tic approach with multiple readers who focus on what entrants have specifi cally done thus far and how they plan to continue to fi nd their voices and make them heard. This year we received nearly 50 submissions from nearly 30 area schools. Six $1,000 education awards were presented: ❚ Aissatou Barry (Taft) wrote about volunteering and her involvement in groups for young women, such as Girls in STEM and Women Writing for a Change, in her adopted city of Cincinnati. She is fl uent in four languages. ❚ Graciela Grunkemeyer (Beechwood) told us the story of her mother and her Abuelo Hector. She advocates for Latino students in Northern Kentucky, and is the fi rst student at Beechwood to be recognized by National Merit as a National Hispanic Scholar. ❚ Madison Kimber-Crutcher (DePaul Cristo Rey) wrote about her mother’s struggle with kidney disease. She plans to go into nursing, and currently co-ops through DePaul Cristo Rey at Mercy Health Anderson. ❚ Emma Krebs (West Clermont) wrote about challenges faced by women (including herself) pursuing a medical degree. Not only does she have the highest GPA in the history of her school, she also volunteers at the library, local hospital,

Camp Cardiac, and a church group, and tutors students during her lunch bell. ❚ Dailey Moore (Taylor) wrote about being a self-advocate while living with a hearing impairment. She has traveled to Japan as a summer exchange student. She plans to attend the University of Cincinnati in the fall. ❚ Anastasia Pohlgeers (Campbell County) describes herself as “bent, not broken,” after her experiences in foster care. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recognized her as “a resilient, brave, and intelligent young woman when she spoke in the capitol rotunda for Children’s Advocacy Day.” WCC’s annual Feist-Tea fundraiser, held in December, helps raise the money for the scholarships. The awards also are funded by earmarked donations during our pledge drive, as well as the extraordinary generosity of an individual benefactor. Unlike most scholarships, WCC’s Seasongood Education Awards are presented in the form of a check to the student, and may be used for peripheral costs other than tuition if the awardee so desires. This year we are postponing our usual recognition event, but want to wish our scholars congratulations on their graduation and new adventures. Anne Skove, Woman’s City Club

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SCHOOL NEWS Walz hired to lead NewCath Dance Team Newport Central Catholic is happy to announce that Taylor Anne Walz will be leading its Dance Team this school year. Taylor Anne Walz is a 2015 graduate of Newport Central Catholic. Taylor Anne has been dancing with Manyet Dance, LLC for 21 years and has been employed as a lead instructor for 11 years, working with ages three to 18. After graduating from NCC, she attended Thomas More University, where she received a degree in elementary education. While at Thomas More, she continued her dance training and helped to form the inaugural Thomas More Dance Team in which she served as captain for three years. After graduating, Taylor Anne took the position of events manager for the Oﬃ ce of Institutional Advancement for the university and is continuing her education by working to complete her master’s degree in ethical leadership. Taylor Anne has been the assistant dance team coach at Bishop Brossart High School for the past three years and is very excited to take this next step into a head coaching position and launch the dance team program at NCC. “I am overjoyed to be back up on the

hill doing something that I love so much! My time at Newport Central Catholic was fi lled with many wonderful opportunities and experiences, and I’m honored to be able to invest back into my school and our students. A dance team is something that I always wished existed at NCC, and I believe the program will off er current and prospective students an athletic experience rooted in community, faith, and success.” Athletic Director Jeff Schulkens said, “We are pleased to have another talented alum on staff . Taylor is highly qualifi ed, and we look forward to the dance team returning this school year.” Tessy B. Krebs, Newport Central Catholic High School

WCC announces Seasongood Scholarship winners The Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati established the Agnes Seasongood Education Awards to encourage responsible civic awareness among local high school seniors who identify as female. Students are invited to submit an essay on the topic of “Growing Into Citizenship: Trusting My Voice and Making It Heard,” with a letter of recommendation. Recipients are selected using a holis-

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